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uncertain_a and_o litigious_a call_v by_o contentious_a and_o evil_a mind_a person_n into_o question_n of_o title_n and_o trial_n mean_v by_o oppression_n and_o might_n to_o tear_v from_o i_o what_o belong_v not_o to_o they_o in_o all_o these_o my_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n heaviness_n of_o mind_n sad_a and_o continual_a grief_n i_o neither_o expect_v nor_o desire_n comfort_v but_o from_o thy_o holy_a tabernacle_n look_v down_o from_o thy_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n o_o lord_n upon_o thy_o careful_a and_o comfortless_a servant_n and_o instruct_v she_o which_o way_n to_o take_v in_o so_o many_o and_o confuse_a misery_n touch_v the_o heart_n o_o lord_n of_o some_o honest_a and_o religious_a man_n one_o who_o have_v thy_o fear_n before_o his_o eye_n that_o he_o may_v help_v and_o direct_v i_o in_o my_o uncertain_a and_o doubtful_a business_n and_o if_o it_o be_v my_o right_n o_o lord_n that_o they_o will_v violent_o pluck_v from_o i_o be_v near_o unto_o i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n 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institute_v and_o ordain_v marriage_n for_o the_o holy_a unite_n and_o join_v together_o of_o one_o soul_n in_o two_o body_n which_o shall_v govern_v and_o direct_v all_o their_o action_n to_o one_o end_n mutual_o supply_v each_o other_o ear_n joint_o labour_v through_o the_o cumber_n and_o adversity_n of_o this_o transitory_a world_n together_o bear_v all_o trouble_n and_o discomfort_n together_o partake_v of_o all_o joy_n and_o solace_n grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o the_o love_n which_o thou_o bear_v thy_o holy_a church_n a_o type_n of_o which_o thou_o please_v to_o make_v we_o that_o we_o may_v together_o faithful_o serve_v &_o obey_v thy_o commandment_n love_v thou_o above_o ourselves_o and_o fear_v thou_o above_o all_o thing_n bless_v o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o my_o husband_n in_o all_o his_o business_n and_o undertake_n and_o give_v he_o grace_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o for_o aid_n and_o counsel_n in_o all_o his_o enterprise_n accept_v his_o labour_n o_o lord_n and_o 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unsearchable_a o_o lord_n be_v judgement_n and_o wonderful_a the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n thou_o have_v make_v &_o fashion_v a_o lump_n of_o flesh_n in_o my_o womb_n thou_o have_v give_v it_o life_n to_o grow_v to_o feed_v and_o be_v nourish_v thou_o have_v adorn_v and_o beautify_v it_o with_o limb_n and_o sense_n thou_o have_v in_o thy_o mercy_n inspire_v a_o live_a soul_n into_o it_o whereby_o it_o may_v hereafter_o be_v capable_a of_o thy_o love_n and_o everlasting_a felicity_n now_o the_o period_n o_o lord_n draw_v near_o and_o the_o time_n appoint_v for_o the_o delivery_n &_o give_v up_o this_o burden_n be_v near_o o_o merciful_a father_n unto_o thy_o servant_n &_o strengthen_v i_o in_o this_o my_o sore_a labour_n and_o travel_v comfort_v i_o o_o lord_n in_o my_o agony_n that_o i_o faint_v not_o under_o the_o throw_n and_o dreadful_a pang_n of_o the_o approach_a &_o neere-ensuing_a birth_n let_v no_o vain_a fear_n affright_v i_o or_o the_o thought_n of_o what_o i_o must_v suffer_v be_v terrible_a unto_o i_o let_v i_o be_v comfort_v o_o lord_n in_o thy_o promise_n and_o the_o blessing_n that_o must_v proceed_v from_o my_o join_v hearten_v i_o patient_o to_o endure_v my_o torment_n hasten_v o_o lord_n my_o delivery_n and_o give_v the_o fruit_n of_o my_o womb_n a_o easy_a passage_n that_o with_o the_o sight_n of_o a_o well-formed_a child_n i_o may_v be_v make_v a_o joyful_a mother_n grant_v it_o o_o lord_n right_a shape_n and_o keep_v the_o life_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v unto_o it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v bear_v anew_o of_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n and_o heir_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n but_o if_o o_o lord_n thou_o in_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n have_v otherwise_o provide_v for_o i_o appoint_v i_o in_o the_o never-againe_a die_a birth_n to_o be_v restore_v unto_o thou_o merciful_o assist_v i_o in_o this_o my_o last_o passage_n that_o confident_a in_o thy_o promise_n make_v to_o all_o i_o may_v joyful_o 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fantasy_n that_o it_o range_v and_o form_n not_o wild_a and_o unlawful_a apparition_n stay_v my_o memory_n that_o it_o search_v not_o after_o vain_a and_o idle_a pleasure_n fill_v my_o understanding_n with_o thy_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n that_o be_v whole_o and_o inward_o busy_v with_o thou_o i_o may_v escape_v the_o snare_n and_o net_n of_o satan_n and_o wake_v to_o my_o own_o comfort_n and_o thy_o glory_n sweet_a jesus_n amen_n 60._o a_o prayer_n against_o idle_a talk_n set_v a_o watch_n o_o lord_n before_o my_o lip_n that_o i_o defile_v not_o my_o mouth_n with_o dishonest_a and_o unseemly_a speech_n betray_v the_o hearer_n to_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n keep_v i_o from_o their_o company_n who_o delight_n be_v in_o wicked_a talk_n lest_o i_o perish_v with_o they_o let_v my_o tongue_n deliver_v forth_o thy_o praise_n and_o be_v the_o trumpet_n of_o thy_o never-ending_a mercy_n grant_v i_o a_o single_a and_o unpolluted_a heart_n that_o i_o may_v reverent_o adore_v thy_o mystery_n and_o be_v the_o honourer_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o majesty_n keep_v my_o eye_n from_o wander_v after_o the_o concupiscence_n of_o my_o desire_n that_o i_o be_v not_o overtake_v and_o make_v prisoner_n to_o sin_n and_o death_n place_v my_o thought_n upon_o thy_o bitter_a passion_n who_o mournful_a act_n may_v put_v away_o all_o idle_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n and_o fasten_v i_o upon_o thy_o cross_n to_o weep_v and_o lament_v my_o pass_a offence_n for_o that_o sweet_a name_n of_o jesus_n in_o who_o merit_n all_o flesh_n must_v be_v save_v 61._o a_o thanksgiving_a o_o god_n most_o high_a most_o mighty_a creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n which_o out_o of_o nothing_o have_v make_v and_o form_v this_o beautiful_a all_o creat_v the_o glorious_a firmament_n fret_v with_o star_n the_o ever-shining_a sun_n to_o give_v light_n by_o day_n and_o fire_v the_o moon_n to_o banish_v the_o night_n darkness_n give_v life_n to_o the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n the_o beast_n feed_v on_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o fish_n who_o dwelling_n be_v in_o the_o water_n below_o for_o the_o use_n and_o service_n of_o man_n make_v he_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n ennoble_v he_o with_o understanding_n will_n and_o memory_n to_o conceive_v and_o apprehend_v the_o glorious_a work_n of_o thy_o hand_n redeem_v he_o with_o a_o unparalleled_a example_n preserve_v and_o keep_v he_o with_o a_o unimitable_a care_n and_o providence_n how_o shall_v he_o render_v thou_o condign_a and_o worthy_a praise_n for_o these_o thy_o unspeakable_a and_o undeserued_a benefit_n how_o shall_v he_o tender_v to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n thanks_n equal_a and_o befit_v such_o infinite_a and_o innumerable_a grace_n how_o many_o o_o lord_n have_v dye_v in_o the_o womb_n how_o many_o never_o attain_v the_o bless_a regeneration_n of_o baptism_n how_o many_o reconcile_a and_o enter_v into_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n have_v through_o their_o own_o corruption_n frailty_n and_o the_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n lose_v 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his_o goodness_n glory_n be_v unto_o thou_o on_o high_a and_o praise_n upon_o earth_n who_o have_v give_v charge_n to_o his_o angel_n to_o keep_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n 62._o a_o prayer_n for_o direction_n in_o all_o our_o affair_n give_v i_o grace_n o_o merciful_o and_o true_o love_a lord_n that_o i_o may_v with_o all_o singleness_n of_o heart_n ardency_n and_o earnestness_n of_o spirit_n wise_o and_o careful_o search_v after_o those_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o thou_o order_n and_o so_o dispose_v of_o i_o that_o i_o may_v faithful_o and_o true_o perform_v those_o thing_n which_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o and_o give_v i_o knowledge_n o_o lord_n to_o do_v it_o as_o it_o ought_v and_o be_v most_o expedient_a for_o my_o own_o soul_n grant_v o_o lord_n god_n that_o i_o neither_o grow_v presumptuous_a seat_v in_o prosperity_n nor_o be_v cast_v down_o despair_v with_o the_o frown_n of_o adversity_n let_v thy_o favour_n be_v my_o only_a delight_n and_o my_o discontent_n thy_o displeasure_n let_v i_o endeavour_n to_o please_v none_o nor_o be_v afraid_a to_o displease_v any_o but_o thyself_o let_v all_o transitory_a thing_n be_v base_a in_o my_o sight_n and_o what_o belong_v to_o thou_o be_v only_o acceptable_a and_o thou_o o_o god_n above_o all_o let_v the_o pain_n o_o lord_n which_o be_v for_o thou_o be_v above_o any_o pleasure_n and_o pleasure_n without_o thou_o seem_v tedious_a and_o unwelcome_a grant_v i_o often_o to_o desire_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o good_a thing_n and_o in_o my_o relapse_n to_o spring_v up_o again_o with_o full_a purpose_n of_o amendment_n make_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n obedient_a without_o grudge_v poor_a without_o quail_a chaste_a without_o pollution_n patient_a without_o murmur_v humble_a without_o dissemble_v merry_a without_o dissolutenes_n sad_a
leasing_n and_o vain_a story_n o_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o and_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o how_o shall_v dust_n and_o ash_n stand_v up_o before_o thou_o or_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n contend_v with_o his_o creator_n have_v pity_n on_o i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o great_a goodness_n and_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n blot_v out_o all_o my_o iniquity_n save_v i_o and_o be_v near_o unto_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n that_o i_o may_v magnify_v thy_o name_n and_o give_v all_o honour_n power_n and_o glory_n to_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o father_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n amen_n at_o noone._n 20._o a_o prayer_n concern_v the_o benefit_n of_o creation_n i_o be_o amaze_v o_o lord_n to_o consider_v of_o thy_o wonderful_a mercy_n my_o soul_n be_v lose_v in_o the_o depth_n of_o thy_o never-ceasing_a goodness_n and_o like_o the_o wise_a of_o philosopher_n the_o more_o i_o learn_v the_o less_o 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thought_n ready_a to_o put_v in_o a_o mind_n apt_a to_o contrive_v and_o a_o hand_n willing_a to_o execute_v it_o wherein_o have_v i_o testify_v my_o obedience_n in_o follow_v thy_o law_n and_o precept_n wherein_o my_o truth_n and_o loyalty_n in_o resist_v thy_o vow_a and_o know_v enemy_n but_o o_o my_o soul_n know_v that_o our_o lord_n be_v thy_o god_n it_o be_v he_o that_o have_v make_v thou_o and_o not_o thou_o thyself_o o_o god_n i_o be_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n i_o will_v then_o no_o more_o henceforth_o take_v pleasure_n in_o myself_o since_o in_o myself_o and_o of_o myself_o i_o be_o true_o nothing_o bless_v thy_o god_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o let_v all_o thy_o bowel_n praise_v his_o holy_a name_n for_o his_o bounty_n have_v draw_v i_o forth_o of_o the_o abyss_n of_o nothing_o and_o his_o mercy_n have_v create_v i_o o_o my_o god_n i_o offer_v unto_o thou_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n the_o essence_n and_o be_v which_o thou_o of_o thy_o bounty_n have_v bestow_v upon_o i_o and_o most_o willing_o do_v i_o dedicate_v and_o consecrate_v it_o to_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n strengthen_v i_o in_o these_o affection_n and_o resolution_n and_o give_v i_o perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n 21._o evening_n prayer_n i_o humble_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v o_o merciful_a lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o i_o have_v not_o employ_v and_o bestow_v the_o bless_a time_n of_o this_o hallow_a day_n so_o devout_o and_o religious_o as_o i_o ought_v and_o be_o command_v to_o do_v i_o beseech_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n to_o forgive_v and_o pardon_v so_o weak_a and_o frail_a a_o creature_n that_o can_v entertain_v the_o least_o good_a thought_n one_o moment_n without_o thou_o and_o vouchsafe_v of_o thy_o accustom_a goodness_n and_o clemency_n continual_o to_o visit_v nay_o my_o most_o bless_a saviour_n to_o inhabit_v and_o dwell_v with_o i_o that_o so_o i_o may_v do_v the_o thing_n which_o please_v thou_o give_v unto_o i_o o_o lord_n a_o kind_o relent_v and_o remorse_n for_o the_o sin_n i_o have_v this_o day_n commit_v against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n and_o against_o my_o neighbour_n by_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n and_o by_o omission_n of_o those_o thing_n thou_o have_v leave_v i_o in_o charge_n to_o have_v do_v moderate_a o_o lord_n my_o sleep_n and_o banish_v from_o i_o all_o vain_a and_o wander_a fancy_n unclean_a and_o idle_a illusion_n that_o i_o may_v awake_v in_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o offer_v my_o morning_n thought_n who_o art_n only_o worthy_a of_o all_o that_o only_o have_v create_v redeem_v sanctify_a and_o preserve_v i_o for_o which_o be_v thou_o ever_o praise_v and_o honour_a world_n without_o end_n amen_n 22._o a_o prayer_n to_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n prostrate_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o majesty_n and_o glory_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n crown_v with_o mightiness_n and_o power_n rich_o adorn_v with_o a_o garland_n of_o all_o virtue_n bright_o shine_v in_o the_o company_n of_o his_o glorious_a angel_n holy_a saint_n and_o bloody_a martyr_n honour_v and_o serve_v he_o without_o cease_v or_o intermission_n sing_v hymn_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n and_o have_v thus_o behold_v he_o in_o this_o great_a pomp_n and_o triumph_n cast_v thy_o eye_n upon_o this_o bless_a saviour_n poor_o lie_v in_o the_o manger_n have_v scarce_o any_o thing_n to_o cover_v his_o tender_a and_o delicate_a body_n or_o save_v it_o from_o the_o injury_n of_o the_o air_n consider_v well_o and_o serious_o how_o he_o which_o give_v heat_n and_o motion_n to_o the_o sun_n be_v here_o content_v as_o unable_a to_o help_v himself_o to_o take_v warmth_n and_o comfort_n from_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o beast_n who_o he_o there_o disdain_v not_o to_o be_v his_o chamber-fellow_n o_o wonderful_a example_n of_o all_o humility_n how_o dare_v thou_o from_o henceforth_o contemn_a dust_n and_o ash_n swell_v in_o thy_o vainglory_n and_o deck_v with_o a_o few_o gay_a rag_n forget_v 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flesh_n infinite_o desire_v thou_o of_o thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n to_o cleanse_v and_o sanctify_v my_o pollute_a and_o unclean_a soul_n know_v that_o no_o adulterer_n or_o fornicator_n shall_v inherit_v thy_o kingdom_n give_v unto_o i_o o_o lord_n spotless_a and_o innocent_a chastity_n be_v the_o lily_n among_o all_o virtue_n who_o sparkle_a lustre_n be_v see_v a_o far_o off_o bridle_v with_o thy_o holy_a hand_n all_o wanton_a and_o loose_a desire_n which_o run_v after_o their_o own_o destruction_n let_v the_o delight_n of_o my_o eye_n be_v thy_o miraculous_a resurrection_n the_o object_n of_o my_o ear_n the_o story_n of_o thy_o passion_n the_o subject_n of_o my_o thought_n the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o cross_n the_o food_n of_o my_o understanding_n thy_o wonderful_a and_o unconceivable_a conception_n let_v i_o with_o st._n thomas_n thrust_v my_o finger_n in_o thy_o wound_n that_o all_o faculty_n and_o function_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v busy_v and_o employ_v in_o and_o about_o thy_o work_n and_o wonder_n i_o may_v be_v deliver_v and_o bring_v forth_o holy_a thought_n reverend_a and_o gentle_a speech_n pure_a and_o immaculate_a action_n worthy_a the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o so_o pure_a and_o innocent_a a_o lord_n bear_v of_o a_o spotless_a and_o immaculate_a virgin_n grant_v this_o o_o sweet_a jesus_n the_o bestower_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o virtue_n that_o desire_v to_o draw_v out_o this_o short_a and_o transitory_a life_n pure_o and_o honest_o we_o may_v after_o we_o shall_v be_v warn_v to_o give_v it_o over_o dwell_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o everlasting_a habitation_n where_o abide_v all_o purity_n sanctity_n cleanness_n &_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n 26._o a_o prayer_n against_o sloth_n when_o thou_o call_v thy_o servant_n to_o account_v most_o merciful_a &_o gentle_a saviour_n what_o reward_n have_v he_o that_o fear_v thy_o hardness_n and_o his_o own_o weakness_n lay_v up_o thy_o talon_n and_o employ_v it_o not_o be_v he_o 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punishment_n for_o what_o avayl_v it_o to_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v my_o own_o soul_n yet_o if_o it_o please_v thou_o bountiful_a father_n to_o leave_v and_o bequeath_v to_o i_o a_o plentiful_a estate_n and_o great_a riches_n give_v i_o grace_v so_o to_o use_v and_o bestow_v they_o that_o i_o come_v not_o behind_o hand_n with_o thou_o in_o my_o account_n let_v i_o so_o dispose_v they_o as_o thou_o have_v by_o express_a word_n appoint_v that_o my_o poor_a brethren_n put_v not_o up_o a_o bill_n against_o i_o set_a not_o my_o heart_n on_o they_o o_o lord_n but_o as_o thing_n without_o i_o when_o either_o thou_o please_v by_o fire_n water_n or_o any_o other_o casualty_n to_o call_v they_o from_o i_o let_v i_o thankful_o surrender_v they_o as_o a_o reeve_n not_o a_o owner_n yield_v thou_o immortal_a and_o unfeigned_a thanks_o that_o i_o have_v have_v they_o so_o long_o not_o inward_o grudge_v and_o repine_v that_o i_o have_v lose_v they_o so_o soon_o for_o who_o place_v 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apprehension_n of_o thy_o divine_a goodness_n enlighten_v o_o lord_n our_o understanding_n and_o with_o the_o ray_n of_o thy_o brightness_n banish_v away_o all_o mist_n and_o darkness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v dull_v and_o disable_v thou_o o_o lord_n which_o raise_v thy_o glory_n out_o of_o the_o tongue_n of_o infant_n power_n into_o our_o lip_n eloquence_n and_o utterance_n that_o we_o may_v reveal_v thy_o will_n and_o sing_v praise_n of_o thy_o goodness_n quicken_v o_o lord_n our_o understanding_n strengthen_v our_o memory_n and_o rectify_v our_o will_n that_o we_o may_v true_o know_v faithful_o keep_v and_o obedient_o perform_v thy_o precept_n and_o commandment_n give_v we_o o_o lord_n grace_n in_o our_o entrance_n perseverance_n in_o our_o progress_n and_o humility_n at_o our_o go_v forth_o that_o we_o may_v always_o acknowledge_v thou_o the_o giver_n and_o bestower_n of_o what_o height_n so_o ever_o we_o attain_v to_o even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n 46._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o fatherless_a o_o almighty_a god_n which_o be_v a_o father_n to_o the_o orphan_n merciful_o assist_v we_o poor_a &_o comfortless_a child_n leave_v as_o a_o prey_n to_o they_o who_o be_v leave_v to_o dispose_v of_o us._n behold_v o_o lord_n how_o they_o contend_v for_o what_o we_o have_v envy_v one_o another_o for_o a_o share_n wherein_o they_o can_v challenge_v no_o part_n but_o thou_o o_o lord_n shall_v plead_v our_o cause_n thou_o shall_v be_v our_o advocate_n and_o helper_n thou_o shall_v take_v the_o prey_n out_o of_o their_o mouth_n and_o lay_v that_o shame_n upon_o they_o which_o they_o have_v lay_v up_o for_o other_o for_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n we_o commend_v our_o soul_n our_o body_n our_o substance_n desire_v to_o be_v dispose_v by_o thou_o and_o to_o receive_v from_o thou_o what_o thou_o shall_v think_v in_o thy_o wisdom_n will_v be_v necessary_a for_o the_o attain_v thy_o love_n and_o favour_n without_o which_o in_o vain_a we_o do_v heap_v up_o for_o aftertime_n in_o vain_a do_v we_o build_v and_o rise_v early_o be_v solicitous_a and_o take_v care_n since_o who_o build_v without_o thou_o pull_v down_o who_o sow_v without_o thou_o scatter_v and_o who_o gather_v without_o thou_o heap_v woe_n upon_o himself_o 47._o a_o prayer_n in_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n comfort_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o these_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n praise_n and_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n that_o he_o have_v not_o give_v thou_o up_o to_o thy_o own_o affection_n and_o desire_n let_v thou_o wild_o run_v as_o a_o beast_n to_o all_o sensuality_n but_o gentle_o chastise_v thou_o as_o one_o of_o his_o child_n have_v recall_v thou_o into_o thyself_o to_o know_v thy_o own_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n make_v thou_o one_o of_o the_o honourable_a order_n of_o the_o cross_n who_o badge_n all_o his_o saint_n &_o servant_n wear_v upon_o their_o breast_n for_o it_o be_v better_a for_o thou_o that_o thy_o member_n here_o languish_v and_o suffer_v than_o thy_o whole_a body_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n yield_v thyself_o up_o to_o all_o torment_n for_o his_o sake_n be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o thou_o be_v not_o able_a to_o undergo_v more_o in_o his_o service_n who_o in_o his_o own_o example_n have_v outgo_v all_o tyranny_n for_o thou_o triumph_n when_o thou_o be_v persecute_v and_o glory_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o our_o saviour_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o mourn_v for_o they_o shall_v rejoice_v bless_a be_v they_o that_o be_v humble_v with_o misery_n and_o misfortune_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v exalt_v and_o advance_v bless_a be_v they_o that_o be_v persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n for_o to_o they_o belong_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n where_o thou_o shall_v eternal_o rejoice_v and_o triumph_v with_o the_o glorious_a saint_n and_o martyr_n who_o have_v be_v sharer_n with_o thou_o in_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n and_o misery_n 48._o a_o prayer_n of_o thanksgiving_n sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o new_a song_n because_o he_o have_v do_v marvelous_a thing_n with_o his_o own_o right_a hand_n and_o his_o holy_a arm_n have_v he_o get_v himself_o the_o victory_n who_o be_v like_a unto_o our_o god_n or_o who_o dare_v compare_v with_o his_o mightiness_n he_o have_v remember_v himself_o of_o his_o promise_n to_o his_o servant_n that_o he_o will_v not_o leave_v he_o for_o ever_o he_o have_v not_o suffer_v my_o enemy_n utter_o to_o prevail_v against_o i_o nor_o leave_v i_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o those_o that_o hate_v i_o he_o have_v only_o show_v i_o the_o rod_n and_o take_v it_o away_o again_o early_o in_o the_o morning_n will_v i_o recount_v thy_o praise_n and_o meditate_v all_o the_o day_n long_o upon_o thy_o mercy_n which_o have_v give_v i_o to_o taste_v of_o thy_o blessing_n and_o fill_v i_o with_o good_a thing_n i_o be_v naked_a and_o thou_o have_v clothe_v i_o i_o be_v hungry_a and_o thou_o have_v refresh_v i_o i_o be_v thirsty_a &_o thou_o have_v grasp_v the_o cloud_n and_o pour_v down_o thy_o heavenly_a dew_n i_o be_v weary_a and_o thou_o have_v ease_v i_o i_o be_v load_v &_o thou_o have_v strengthen_v i_o i_o be_v oppress_v and_o thou_o have_v rescue_v i_o o_o what_o tongue_n be_v able_a to_o story_n thy_o love_a kindness_n or_o what_o understanding_n conceive_v thy_o wondrous_a work_n i_o will_v show_v mercy_n say_v our_o lord_n unto_o thousand_o of_o they_o that_o love_v i_o &_o keep_v my_o commandment_n but_o how_o abundant_o ought_v i_o to_o speak_v of_o thy_o gracious_a favour_n who_o have_v rebel_v against_o thy_o motion_n spurn_v at_o thy_o precept_n &_o statute_n and_o have_v yet_o be_v embrace_v recall_v home_o again_o clothe_v rich_o and_o set_v at_o thy_o own_o table_n i_o have_v riotous_o consume_v &_o thou_o have_v love_o restore_v i_o have_v in_o lavish_a cup_n dis-hone_a and_o lascivious_a company_n proud_o &_o vainglorious_o throw_v away_o my_o salvation_n &_o thou_o have_v by_o stripe_n buffet_n &_o most_o torment_a and_o cruel_a death_n redeem_v it_o again_o i_o have_v transgress_v o_o lord_n and_o thou_o be_v punish_v i_o be_v a_o low_a and_o contemn_a vassal_n have_v offend_v and_o misdo_v and_o thou_o the_o son_n of_o the_o mighty_a king_n be_v beat_v it_o be_v not_o so_o o_o lord_n with_o the_o son_n of_o man_n who_o afflict_v their_o subject_n for_o their_o misdemeanour_n and_o make_v they_o smart_v for_o the_o prince_n offence_n who_o be_v like_a unto_o our_o god_n who_o mercy_n endure_v from_o generation_n to_o generation_n praise_v our_o lord_n you_o child_n praise_v you_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n be_v bless_v from_o henceforth_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o 49._o a_o prayer_n in_o time_n of_o pestilence_n famine_n plague_n and_o war_n be_v thy_o scourge_n o_o lord_n and_o thou_o throw_v they_o upon_o the_o people_n for_o their_o offence_n we_o have_v repine_v merciful_a father_n in_o the_o abundance_n of_o health_n and_o employ_v our_o strength_n in_o dishonour_v thy_o holy_a name_n our_o member_n sanctify_v for_o thy_o use_n and_o service_n have_v be_v the_o prey_v of_o harlot_n and_o officer_n of_o satan_n the_o very_a breath_n thou_o give_v we_o to_o praise_n and_o tell_v thy_o wonder_n have_v mis-spoken_a and_o blaspheme_v against_o thou_o just_o therefore_o do_v thy_o consume_a pestilence_n snatch_v away_o our_o health_n turn_v our_o strength_n into_o nothing_o rot_v all_o our_o member_n kill_v we_o by_o the_o infection_n of_o the_o air_n take_v into_o our_o body_n who_o have_v continual_o breathe_v out_o of_o our_o body_n all_o blasphemy_n &_o corruption_n yet_o stay_v o_o merciful_a father_n and_o hold_v thy_o revenge_a hand_n hear_v the_o cry_n of_o thy_o servant_n groan_v under_o the_o tyranny_n of_o this_o murder_a disease_n and_o be_v pitiful_a to_o us._n remember_v o_o lord_n that_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n poor_a and_o unprofitable_a creature_n unable_a without_o thou_o to_o deserve_v the_o least_o drop_n of_o thy_o favour_n merciful_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o enrich_v we_o with_o thy_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a virtue_n that_o our_o prayer_n may_v come_v up_o before_o thou_o and_o be_v acceptable_a that_o have_v take_v away_o this_o heavy_a persecution_n and_o plague_n we_o may_v for_o ever_o praise_v thy_o clemency_n and_o enjoy_v thy_o love_a mercy_n fear_v again_o to_o displease_v thou_o who_o have_v have_v so_o great_a compassion_n on_o we_o even_o for_o thy_o son_n sake_n who_o give_v himself_o up_o to_o all_o torment_n to_o keep_v we_o unpunished_a 50._o a_o prayer_n in_o time_n of_o war_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n that_o fight_v the_o battle_n for_o thy_o servant_n gird_v thyself_o with_o power_n &_o strength_n to_o overcome_v and_o put_v to_o flight_v the_o enemy_n of_o those_o that_o put_v
without_o dejection_n grave_n without_o austerity_n pleasant_a without_o lightness_n fearful_a not_o despair_v true_a not_o double_v do_v good_a without_o presumption_n admonish_v my_o neighbour_n without_o arrogancy_n edify_v he_o by_o word_n and_o example_n without_o dissimulation_n give_v unto_o i_o lord_n god_n a_o watchful_a heart_n that_o no_o curious_a cogitation_n may_v draw_v i_o from_o thou_o a_o noble_a one_o that_o no_o unworthy_a affection_n may_v triumph_v over_o it_o a_o sincere_a one_o that_o no_o evil_a intention_n may_v bend_v it_o from_o thou_o a_o invincible_a heart_n that_o no_o persecution_n may_v glory_v in_o his_o overthrow_n a_o generous_a one_o that_o no_o perverse_a and_o violent_a passion_n may_v challenge_v rule_n over_o it_o bestow_v on_o i_o o_o lord_n a_o understanding_n know_v thou_o a_o diligence_n seek_v thou_o a_o wisdom_n find_v thou_o a_o conversation_n please_v to_o thou_o a_o perseverance_n faithful_o expect_v thou_o a_o confidence_n final_o embrace_v thou_o to_o be_v pierce_v with_o thy_o punishment_n through_o repentance_n to_o use_v thy_o benefit_n in_o this_o way_n fare_v by_o grace_n and_o at_o length_n by_o glory_n to_o enjoy_v thy_o joy_n in_o thy_o country_n who_o live_v &_o raign_a etc._n etc._n 63._o a_o prayer_n for_o great_a personage_n o_o most_o mighty_a high_a and_o everliving_a god_n king_n of_o all_o king_n lord_n of_o all_o lord_n the_o only_a governor_n creator_n and_o advancer_n of_o mankind_n which_o have_v please_v to_o call_v i_o to_o honour_n and_o promotion_n make_v i_o a_o ruler_n and_o direct_a of_o thy_o people_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n to_o be_v humble_a in_o my_o own_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v love_o and_o courteous_o entertain_v any_o poor_a brethren_n as_o great_a and_o noble_a in_o thy_o sight_n and_o buy_v at_o as_o dear_a a_o rate_n as_o the_o mighty_a give_v i_o o_o lord_n singleness_n of_o heart_n cleanness_n of_o hand_n truth_n of_o tongue_n meekness_n of_o spirit_n that_o i_o may_v in_o all_o affair_n and_o business_n of_o the_o general_a state_n respect_v above_o all_o thing_n thy_o glory_n next_o the_o weal_n of_o the_o public_a and_o last_o my_o own_o peace_n and_o content_n which_o in_o the_o uprightness_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v o_o lord_n firm_a unto_o i_o take_v from_o i_o i_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o the_o fire_n of_o ambition_n lest_o dally_v with_o unholy_a flame_n i_o return_v to_o inglorious_a ash_n quench_v in_o i_o o_o merciful_o love_a father_n the_o long_a thirst_n of_o new_a title_n and_o dignity_n acknowledge_v it_o a_o blessing_n above_o any_o desert_n of_o i_o to_o be_v thy_o creature_n and_o fear_v the_o charge_n and_o burden_n already_o impose_v upon_o i_o endeavour_n with_o all_o lowliness_n to_o render_v thou_o a_o just_a account_n grant_v that_o my_o power_n may_v be_v a_o shelter_n not_o oppression_n to_o the_o weak_a and_o the_o nobleness_n of_o my_o birth_n a_o continual_a remembrancer_n how_o to_o bring_v forth_o virtue_n and_o action_n worthy_a and_o beseem_v that_o height_n and_o superiority_n that_o in_o all_o thing_n square_n the_o line_n of_o my_o life_n and_o order_v all_o my_o thought_n action_n and_o endeavour_n by_o thy_o precept_n and_o instruction_n i_o may_v leave_v my_o example_n as_o a_o holy_a practice_n to_o other_o and_o die_v in_o thy_o favour_n that_o i_o may_v live_v eternal_o with_o thou_o world_n without_o end_n 64._o a_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o recovery_n of_o our_o high_a and_o mighty_a sovereign_n king_n james_n april_n 1619._o i_o incline_v thy_o ear_n unto_o we_o o_o lord_n and_o merciful_o hear_v our_o supplication_n and_o prayer_n that_o we_o make_v before_o thou_o for_o have_v speedy_o and_o happy_o deliver_v our_o most_o gracious_a king_n thy_o humble_a servant_n redeem_v we_o in_o preserve_v he_o from_o the_o many_o trouble_n and_o uncertain_a danger_n which_o any_o alteration_n may_v bring_v upon_o us._n keep_v he_o o_o lord_n to_o thou_o for_o we_o from_o the_o bloody_a hand_n of_o homebred_a treason_n which_o endevour_v violent_o to_o spoil_v he_o and_o save_v he_o by_o thy_o mighty_a power_n from_o the_o ambitious_a desire_n of_o foreign_a invasion_n which_o unlawful_o plot_v and_o go_v about_o to_o gripe_v into_o their_o hand_n the_o rule_n and_o state_n of_o this_o kingdom_n over_o which_o by_o thy_o ordinance_n and_o eternal_a providence_n he_o be_v make_v chief_a lord_n and_o ruler_n defend_v he_o o_o merciful_a and_o all-loving_a father_n from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sickness_n which_o seek_v to_o destroy_v nature_n and_o steal_v away_o life_n from_o he_o and_o what_o other_o infirmity_n the_o weakness_n of_o nature_n want_v of_o digestion_n distemperatenesse_n of_o air_n or_o any_o other_o natural_a cause_n may_v bring_v upon_o he_o be_v please_v o_o lord_n to_o ease_v and_o cure_v he_o by_o thy_o all-restoring_a hand_n who_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o heal_v all_o manner_n of_o disease_n that_o we_o may_v perfect_o enjoy_v he_o in_o his_o virtuous_a government_n with_o the_o bless_a fruit_n and_o increase_n of_o it_o to_o thy_o eternal_a glory_n his_o own_o salvation_n and_o our_o comfort_n peace_n and_o tranquillity_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n our_o only_a lord_n mediator_n and_o saviour_n amen_n 65._o another_o a_o a_o wake_v we_o o_o lord_n from_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n that_o we_o deserve_v not_o thy_o scourge_n and_o rod_n in_o untimely_a deprive_v we_o of_o thy_o faithful_a servant_n our_o most_o gracious_a king_n who_o thou_o have_v merciful_o place_v over_o us._n give_v we_o loyal_a &_o obedient_a heart_n that_o we_o may_v true_o and_o humble_o under_o thou_o love_n honour_n and_o obey_v he_o constant_o unite_v ourselves_o to_o he_o and_o unperswadable_o become_v his_o follower_n and_o liege_n servant_n continue_v o_o lord_n thy_o care_n and_o favour_n to_o he_o that_o he_o may_v as_o hitherto_o reciprocal_o tender_a &_o respect_v the_o good_a and_o weal_n of_o we_o his_o poor_a &_o under-subiect_n esteem_v we_o help_v and_o necessary_a member_n of_o himself_o profitable_a to_o execute_v and_o undergo_v what_o he_o shall_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o religion_n charge_n and_o command_v that_o we_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v to_o become_v perfect_a imitator_n and_o type_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o church_n in_o unanimity_n and_o tranquillity_n may_v with_o one_o consent_n labour_v the_o set_n forth_o of_o thy_o honour_n and_o glory_n with_o our_o own_o well-doing_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n amen_n 66._o a_o prayer_n against_o our_o enemy_n m_o make_v we_o o_o lord_n mighty_a and_o strong_a arm_v in_o the_o confidence_n of_o thy_o all-preseruing_a and_o powerful_a arme._n stretch_v it_o forth_o o_o lord_n and_o scatter_v our_o enemy_n who_o have_v conspire_v and_o be_v combine_v against_o us._n behold_v merciful_a father_n the_o infinite_a and_o innumerable_a troop_n they_o have_v gather_v and_o muster_v together_o to_o spoil_v and_o ruin_v thy_o people_n who_o have_v no_o hope_n nor_o trust_n but_o in_o thy_o mercy_n their_o army_n cover_v the_o face_n of_o the_o land_n and_o their_o ship_n have_v not_o sea_n enough_o to_o wield_v their_o huge_a body_n they_o glory_v in_o the_o desire_n and_o assuredness_n of_o blood_n and_o slaughter_n and_o meditate_v all_o the_o day_n long_o on_o rapine_n and_o cruelty_n they_o have_v in_o their_o thought_n the_o murder_a of_o suckling_n and_o infant_n and_o the_o deflower_v of_o virgin_n be_v ever_o before_o their_o eye_n they_o joy_v in_o represent_v to_o themselves_o the_o ransack_v the_o substance_n of_o poor_a man_n labour_n and_o feed_v their_o riot_n with_o the_o sweat_n of_o other_o brow_n determine_v to_o leave_v no_o barbarousnes_n unpractised_a or_o un-attempted_a smite_v they_o o_o lord_n in_o the_o height_n of_o their_o pride_n and_o bring_v their_o mightiness_n and_o strength_n to_o nothing_o let_v the_o sea_n o_o lord_n which_o they_o have_v inhabit_v overthrow_v their_o proud_a building_n and_o destroy_v they_o the_o sun_n and_o wind_n o_o lord_n undo_v and_o put_v to_o flight_v their_o land-souldier_n with_o tempest_n and_o heat_n that_o we_o thy_o servant_n be_v deliver_v from_o the_o fear_n of_o our_o enemy_n may_v serve_v thou_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n glorify_v and_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n who_o be_v the_o giver_n of_o all_o victory_n amen_n 67._o another_o prayer_n for_o deliverance_n from_o our_o enemy_n e_o evermore_o will_v i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o and_o all_o my_o life_n long_o meditate_v on_o thy_o mercy_n who_o will_v not_o suffer_v the_o scornful_a and_o proud_a to_o prevail_v against_o thy_o servant_n nor_o the_o mischievously-minded_n to_o have_v the_o upper_a hand_n over_o they_o the_o enemy_n o_o lord_n presumptuous_a and_o overdare_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o man_n and_o chariot_n have_v provide_v whip_n and_o torment_n for_o thy_o people_n not_o seek_v which_o
may_v not_o only_a endeavour_n well_o purpose_v good_a thing_n and_o perhaps_o begin_v a_o reformation_n and_o virtuous_a amendment_n but_o continue_v o_o lord_n and_o persevere_v all_o my_o life_n long_o that_o by_o the_o practice_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a life_n i_o may_v be_v wean_v and_o withdraw_v from_o the_o transitory_a and_o seduce_a pleasure_n which_o gaudiness_n and_o custom_n have_v make_v strong_a in_o i_o and_o await_v the_o subversion_n and_o root_n out_o of_o all_o thing_n good_a and_o virtuous_a settle_v firm_a in_o i_o o_o lord_n a_o unwearied_a determination_n of_o a_o daily_a progress_n and_o go_v forward_o in_o thy_o service_n since_o to_o stand_v still_o be_v to_o expect_v the_o enemy_n and_o bridle_n and_o take_v from_o i_o the_o feed_v and_o blooming_n of_o vice_n that_o i_o deceive_v with_o their_o seduce_a yield_v not_o to_o they_o but_o perfect_o and_o zealous_o labour_v to_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o so_o good_a and_o great_a a_o majesty_n may_v at_o last_o receive_v the_o hire_n which_o thou_o have_v reserve_v for_o those_o that_o diligent_o employ_v themselves_o in_o thy_o vineyard_n 75._o a_o prayer_n in_o affliction_n most_o gracious_a redeemer_n which_o be_v always_o merciful_a always_o a_o preserver_n whether_o thou_o send_v we_o joy_n or_o sadness_n for_o great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n which_o by_o outward_a affliction_n as_o by_o a_o sharp_a medicine_n heate_v the_o inward_a man_n and_o by_o temporary_a trouble_n prepare_v we_o for_o everlasting_a joy_n even_o as_o thyself_o have_v open_v the_o way_n for_o we_o to_o true_a felicity_n by_o thy_o own_o step_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v drink_v this_o cup_n patient_o and_o obedient_o as_o give_v of_o thou_o but_o these_o trouble_n o_o bless_a and_o meek_a saviour_n fall_v heavy_a on_o i_o my_o proud_a and_o envious_a disposition_n grudge_v and_o repine_v at_o they_o give_v i_o o_o lord_n in_o cure_v the_o happy_a and_o heart_n comfort_v spectacle_n of_o thy_o precious_a passion_n that_o behold_v thou_o over-flowed_n with_o blood_n and_o sweat_n cruelty_n have_v use_v several_a torment_n to_o let_v it_o forth_o i_o may_v account_v myself_o happy_a in_o so_o sweet_a a_o society_n and_o my_o rancour_n and_o swell_a desire_n ambitious_o puff_v up_o with_o malicious_a and_o aspire_a thought_n may_v at_o this_o sight_n fall_v low_a and_o be_v assuage_v the_o venomous_a and_o poison_a sting_n of_o the_o subtle_a serpent_n be_v draw_v and_o cast_v from_o i_o by_o behold_v thou_o the_o example_n of_o all_o patience_n and_o gentleness_n endue_v i_o o_o lord_n with_o a_o absolute_a contempt_n of_o all_o these_o vain_a and_o gawdy_a shadow_n who_o pomp_n and_o outward_a glory_n be_v rate_v at_o so_o high_a a_o estimation_n let_v i_o look_v inward_o only_a and_o all_o my_o care_n be_v to_o be_v rich_o and_o sumptuous_o attire_v within_o let_v i_o aim_v at_o no_o peace_n but_o that_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n fear_v only_o thy_o rebuke_n and_o displeasure_n but_o for_o thy_o sake_n high_o esteem_v all_o the_o contempt_n the_o world_n can_v throw_v upon_o i_o the_o scoff_n disdain_n and_o base_a regard_n they_o can_v afflict_v i_o with_o the_o revile_n slander_n imputation_n which_o envy_n and_o ill_a tongue_n can_v lay_v upon_o i_o since_o promotion_n and_o high_a respect_n be_v no_o badge_n of_o thy_o servant_n commendation_n and_o graceful_a language_n no_o title_n of_o thy_o follower_n nor_o security_n and_o worldly_a felicity_n any_o testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n to_o which_o only_o o_o glorious_a example_n of_o all_o virtue_n let_v i_o ambitious_o aspire_v through_o the_o burn_a furnace_n the_o lion_n den_n the_o axe_n stone_n or_o what_o new_a cruelty_n soever_o tyrant_n witty_a only_o in_o mischievous_a invention_n can_v for_o the_o profess_v thou_o inflict_v upon_o i_o since_o to_o lose_v all_o the_o world_n and_o win_v thou_o be_v a_o purchase_n unualuable_a &_o unspeakable_a which_o grant_n for_o thy_o own_o name_n sake_n i_o may_v happy_o attain_v amen_n 76._o a_o prayer_n in_o extremity_n of_o sickness_n o_o jesu_n christ_n the_o only_a hope_n of_o they_o that_o live_v and_o eternal_a life_n of_o they_o that_o die_v i_o wretched_a sinner_n submit_v myself_o whole_o to_o thy_o divine_a will_n whether_o it_o please_v thou_o my_o soul_n shall_v long_o remain_v in_o the_o prison_n of_o this_o my_o body_n to_o serve_v thou_o or_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n i_o be_o sure_a what_o be_v commit_v to_o thy_o mercy_n can_v never_o perish_v i_o will_v lay_v down_o this_o my_o frail_a and_o miserable_a body_n with_o a_o willing_a mind_n namely_o in_o hope_n of_o resurrection_n which_o render_v it_o to_o i_o again_o much_o more_o happy_a strengthen_v o_o truely-mercifull_a and_o all-loving_a saviour_n my_o soul_n with_o thy_o grace_n against_o all_o temptation_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o satan_n environ_v i_o with_o the_o shield_n of_o thy_o mercy_n by_o which_o in_o time_n past_a thou_o restore_v thy_o martyr_n unconquered_a against_o grievous_a torment_n and_o cruel_a death_n i_o see_v nothing_o in_o myself_o which_o can_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o i_o all_o my_o hope_n be_v in_o thy_o inestimable_a goodness_n i_o have_v no_o merit_n or_o good_a work_n to_o allege_v to_o thou_o but_o alas_o i_o behold_v on_o every_o side_n many_o wicked_a and_o sinful_a offence_n many_o malicious_a and_o envious_a transgression_n many_o lewd_a and_o lascivious_a act_n which_o be_v here_o ready_a to_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v and_o as_o much_o as_o their_o exclamation_n can_v further_o desirous_a to_o throw_v i_o to_o everlasting_a hell_n and_o perdition_n what_o advocate_n so_o merciful_a as_o thyself_o who_o so_o powerful_a and_o who_o more_o willing_a and_o ready_a who_o can_v better_a deliver_v what_o must_v at_o this_o time_n prevail_v for_o i_o be_v a_o story_n of_o thy_o own_o love_n and_o mercy_n who_o can_v show_v the_o scar_n of_o those_o honourable_a wound_n which_o be_v get_v in_o the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n but_o thy_o almighty_a self_n who_o the_o print_n of_o those_o lash_n which_o all_o over_o skarrify_v thy_o innocent_a flesh_n for_o the_o paint_n and_o artificial_a discolour_v we_o who_o with_o forty_o day_n fast_v expiate_v our_o riotous_a and_o superfluous_a feast_n but_o thy_o most_o merciful_a self_n wash_v away_o o_o lord_n with_o thy_o precious_a blood_n the_o contagious_a spot_n of_o my_o heinous_a offence_n and_o let_v thy_o never-failing_a justice_n answer_v in_o judgement_n for_o my_o presumptuous_a injustice_n thy_o great_a and_o mighty_a merit_n be_v a_o acceptable_a propitiatory_a for_o the_o multitude_n of_o my_o misdeed_n and_o grant_v o_o love_n and_o all-gracious_a lord_n that_o thy_o grace_n may_v increase_v above_o my_o sickness_n let_v not_o my_o faith_n fail_v my_o hope_n faint_a my_o charity_n wax_v cold_a nor_o humane_a infirmity_n join_v with_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n cast_v i_o into_o the_o bottomless_a gulf_n of_o despair_n but_o that_o when_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o body_n be_v shut_v and_o close_v up_o the_o everwaking_a eye_n of_o my_o mind_n may_v look_v up_o and_o be_v comfort_v in_o thou_o and_o that_o when_o the_o use_n of_o my_o tongue_n shall_v be_v take_v from_o i_o my_o soul_n may_v then_o incessant_o and_o continual_o cry_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n to_o who_o be_v honour_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n 77._o a_o prayer_n in_o the_o spring_n time_n o_o almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n the_o powerful_a creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n ordain_v they_o with_o their_o several_a light_n and_o ornament_n for_o the_o necessary_a use_n of_o mankind_n appoint_v they_o in_o their_o distinguish_v season_n to_o yield_v food_n and_o sustenance_n for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o thy_o people_n we_o give_v thou_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o this_o moderate_a and_o timely_a spring_n refresh_v the_o decay_a earth_n with_o the_o kindly_a heat_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o temperate_a fall_n of_o rain_n and_o water_n renew_v in_o we_o a_o comfortable_a expectation_n of_o our_o resurrection_n in_o behold_v how_o thy_o merciful_a and_o all-able_a hand_n have_v fresh_o apparel_v the_o naked_a and_o barren_a field_n beautify_v they_o with_o several_a sort_n of_o flower_n load_v the_o tree_n disrobe_v and_o wither_a with_o new_a bud_n and_o blossom_n the_o earth_n herself_o shoot_v forth_o her_o seed_n long_a time_n bury_v in_o her_o womb_n with_o the_o hope_n of_o a_o happy_a and_o plentiful_a increase_n to_o the_o great_a joy_n and_o consolation_n of_o thy_o servant_n grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o we_o be_v renew_v and_o bear_v again_o by_o holy_a baptism_n and_o have_v cast_v and_o throw_v off_o the_o old_a man_n may_v become_v new_a creature_n never_o more_o to_o return_v to_o our_o old_a sin_n but_o
to_o the_o blind_a a_o staff_n to_o the_o lame_a and_o a_o most_o heavenly_a and_o never-erring_a physician_n to_o all_o that_o labour_n under_o any_o disease_n come_v unto_o i_o say_v our_o bless_a lord_n all_o you_o that_o be_v oppress_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o o_o merciful_a and_o general_a comfort_n as_o certain_a to_o be_v do_v as_o it_o be_v speak_v i_o prostrate_v myself_o humble_o before_o thou_o and_o desire_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n if_o such_o be_v thy_o will_n and_o pleasure_n to_o let_v this_o transitory_a and_o bitter_a cup_n pass_v from_o i_o yet_o not_o my_o will_n but_o thy_o bless_a will_n be_v do_v who_o alone_o know_v what_o be_v fit_a to_o tame_v my_o stubborn_a and_o rebellious_a affection_n and_o to_o morrifie_v in_o i_o all_o vain_a and_o aspire_a thought_n that_o i_o may_v whole_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o live_v with_o thou_o where_o eternal_a and_o never-ending_a peace_n and_o piety_n have_v their_o habitation_n 82._o a_o prayer_n to_o our_o bless_a saviour_n most_o merciful_o love_v lord_n redeemer_n and_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n i_o wretched_a and_o detestable_a sinner_n leprous_a all_o over_o and_o more_o spot_a with_o sin_n than_o the_o bless_a job_n with_o sore_n which_o no_o pool_n can_v ever_o cure_v all_o humble_a prostrate_v myself_o before_o thou_o not_o desire_v thou_o to_o lay_v thy_o bless_a and_o happy-making_a hand_n upon_o so_o ulcerous_a a_o creature_n nor_o to_o cast_v thy_o pity_a and_o favourable_a eye_n upon_o so_o displease_v and_o hateful_a a_o object_n but_o only_o o_o lord_n if_o so_o poor_a and_o unworthy_a a_o worm_n may_v aspire_v to_o request_v of_o so_o high_a and_o great_a a_o deity_n one_o word_n from_o thy_o heavenly_a lip_n to_o make_v i_o whole_a but_o say_v the_o word_n o_o lord_n and_o i_o shall_v pass_v the_o snow_n in_o whiteness_n and_o cast_v my_o sick_a and_o age_a imperfection_n renew_v myself_o like_o the_o strong_a eagle_n at_o thy_o command_n whole_a legion_n of_o sin_n which_o carry_v i_o headlong_o to_o ruin_n and_o perdition_n shall_v pass_v from_o i_o and_o i_o remain_v praise_v and_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n the_o numbness_n and_o deadness_n of_o my_o uncharitable_a hand_n upon_o thy_o word_n shall_v stretch_v itself_o forth_o and_o be_v exercise_v in_o deed_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n upon_o thy_o word_n my_o wilful_a and_o natural_a blindness_n shall_v be_v take_v away_o and_o i_o restore_v to_o a_o perfect_a and_o good_a sight_n glorious_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o reveal_v will_n and_o wonderful_o in_o thy_o work_n upon_o thy_o word_n i_o shall_v easy_o hear_v and_o full_o understand_v thy_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a mystery_n and_o lay_v they_o up_o in_o my_o heart_n for_o my_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n the_o jew_n o_o lord_n have_v ear_n and_o hear_v not_o eye_n and_o see_v not_o hands_z and_z feel_v not_o thy_o apparent_a and_o astonish_a miracle_n they_o see_v before_o their_o eye_n the_o blind_a receive_v their_o sight_n the_o dead_a restore_v to_o life_n they_o hear_v with_o their_o ear_n the_o dumb_a speak_v and_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n they_o feel_v thy_o natural_a and_o heavenly_a beget_v body_n and_o yet_o believe_v not_o bless_a be_v they_o which_o have_v not_o see_v and_o have_v believe_v but_o say_v the_o word_n o_o lord_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o that_o heavenly_a benediction_n acknowledge_v thou_o the_o son_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n bear_v of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n crucify_v under_o pontius_n pilate_n give_v over_o thy_o life_n bury_v and_o rise_v again_o on_o the_o three_o day_n for_o the_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n of_o mankind_n i_o shall_v lay_v hold_n of_o thy_o precious_a passion_n and_o bury_v all_o my_o misdeed_n in_o thy_o life-giving_a wound_n to_o be_v wash_v away_o with_o thy_o unualuable_a blood_n for_o ever_o will_v i_o kneel_v for_o this_o word_n for_o ever_o remain_v a_o devout_a and_o humble_a petitioner_n that_o all_o these_o 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