of_o love_n and_o approbation_n but_o the_o proud_a heâ—_n know_v afar_o off_o psalm_n 138._o versâ—_n the_o 6_o nothing_o also_o more_o obstruct_v the_o holy_a influence_n of_o the_o divine_a spirit_n upon_o our_o heart_n god_n resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v grace_n to_o thâ—_n humble_a 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o he_o have_v but_o two_o habitation_n wherein_o he_o more_o especial_o delight_v to_o dwell_v heaven_n and_o the_o soul_n of_o he_o who_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n isa_n 57_o 15._o on_o the_o contrary_a nothing_o be_v more_o opposite_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o deity_n or_o to_o the_o humiliation_n of_o his_o bless_a son_n christ_n jesus_n than_o pride_n and_o haughtiness_n and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n though_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o father_n glory_n and_o the_o express_a image_n of_o his_o person_n who_o think_v it_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n yet_o take_v on_o hiâ—_n the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n come_v not_o to_o 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in_o heart_n yet_o poor_a 〈◊〉_d spirit_n vile_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n that_o 〈◊〉_d may_v be_v precious_a in_o thy_o sight_n strike_v 〈◊〉_d with_o a_o deep_a and_o lively_a sense_n of_o our_o wreâ—â—_n chedness_n by_o reason_n of_o sin_v and_o maâ—â—_n we_o as_o humble_v as_o we_o be_v wicked_a what_o o_o lord_n be_v all_o the_o â—_z of_o the_o earth_n if_o compare_v with_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d creator_n and_o supreme_a governor_n of_o 〈◊〉_d thing_n what_o but_o as_o a_o drop_n of_o 〈◊〉_d bucket_n and_o as_o the_o small_a dust_n of_o 〈◊〉_d balance_n how_o may_v we_o then_o just_o 〈◊〉_d with_o shame_n when_o we_o consider_v our_o multiply_a heinous_a transgression_n against_o so_o great_a and_o glorious_a a_o god_n when_o we_o consider_v in_o what_o manner_n we_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n against_o thou_o the_o giver_n of_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n by_o arrogate_a to_o ourselves_o the_o propriety_n of_o thy_o free_a beneficence_n o_o make_v we_o account_v our_o high_a attainment_n in_o humane_a knowledge_n as_o dung_n and_o dross_n for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n make_v we_o ambitious_a of_o be_v find_v in_o he_o clothe_v with_o his_o spotless_a impute_a righteousness_n suffer_v we_o not_o o_o our_o god_n to_o exalt_v ourselves_o above_o measure_n by_o place_v undue_a confidence_n in_o any_o thing_n we_o do_v or_o in_o whatever_o we_o suffer_v for_o thy_o name_n sake_n lest_o we_o fall_v not_o only_o from_o the_o steadfastness_n of_o our_o holy_a profession_n but_o also_o into_o the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o devil_n sin_v according_a to_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o transgression_n o_o let_v he_o not_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o pride_n permit_v we_o not_o to_o resemble_v he_o in_o so_o foul_a a_o vice_n which_o will_v deface_v thy_o image_n within_o we_o but_o teach_v we_o to_o tread_v in_o the_o step_v of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o to_o learn_v of_o he_o who_o be_v meek_a and_o lowly_a 〈◊〉_d shall_v we_o find_v rest_n unto_o our_o soul_n grant_v holy_a father_n that_o in_o lowlyness_n of_o mind_n we_o may_v think_v mean_o of_o ourselves_o in_o honour_n prefer_v each_o other_o that_o neglect_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n or_o make_v it_o a_o subordinate_a motive_n in_o our_o practice_n of_o thing_n virtuous_a we_o may_v have_v a_o principal_a regard_n to_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o may_v seek_v in_o the_o first_o place_n that_o praise_n which_o come_v of_o thou_o our_o god_n o_o let_v we_o be_v nothing_o in_o our_o own_o account_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o we_o make_v we_o to_o employ_v all_o industry_n and_o care_n in_o approve_v ourselves_o unto_o thou_o that_o be_v conform_v unto_o our_o redeemer_n in_o humility_n who_o humble_v himself_o unto_o death_n even_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n we_o may_v become_v thy_o workmanship_n o_o god_n ready_a prepare_v unto_o every_o good_a work_n and_o may_v abound_v therein_o without_o any_o vain_a ostentation_n amen_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n amen_n meditation_n vii_o against_o the_o sin_n of_o unchastity_n unchastity_n ah_o how_o small_a be_v its_o temptation_n when_o place_v in_o equal_a view_n with_o the_o deter_v evil_a consequent_n thereof_o for_o who_o can_v be_v allure_v with_o poverty_n and_o beggary_n with_o shame_n and_o ignominy_n with_o rottenness_n and_o corruption_n which_o be_v the_o usual_a attendant_n of_o impure_a embrace_n ah_o to_o burn_v in_o lust_n be_v to_o anticipate_v hell-flame_n and_o to_o burn_v in_o uneasy_a torment_n of_o mind_n even_o in_o this_o life_n for_o the_o eager_a appetite_n of_o lust_n be_v full_a of_o anxiety_n and_o disquiet_v impatience_n till_o such_o time_n as_o it_o be_v gratify_v hence_o the_o usual_a term_n of_o express_v a_o violent_a amour_n be_v flame_n and_o dart_n be_v fever_n and_o
cause_n of_o everlasting_a punishment_n and_o therefore_o what_o injustice_n or_o want_n of_o goodness_n can_v it_o be_v in_o god_n to_o give_v they_o their_o choice_n and_o torment_v they_o with_o the_o damnation_n of_o their_o own_o seek_v since_o it_o be_v a_o receive_a maxim_n that_o to_o he_o who_o will_v his_o own_o injury_n no_o injury_n in_o that_o respect_n can_v be_v do_v beside_o the_o final_o obstinate_a and_o disobedient_a carry_v the_o foundation_n matter_n of_o punishment_n in_o their_o own_o bosom_n viz._n their_o sinful_a unregenerate_a nature_n and_o what_o a_o wonder_n be_v it_o that_o the_o infernal_a flame_n shall_v everlasting_o prey_v upon_o never-ceasing_a suitable_a fuel_n or_o what_o unequal_a deal_v in_o god_n that_o endless_a punishment_n shall_v be_v the_o dismal_a portion_n of_o endless_a gild_n and_o demerit_n so_o long_o as_o there_o be_v sin_n to_o be_v punish_v in_o the_o damn_a so_o long_o of_o necessity_n must_v continue_v their_o punishment_n nay_o 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be_v damn_a then_o be_v expose_v to_o the_o death_n endless_a and_o insufferable_a oh_o it_o be_v this_o suffering_n without_o any_o prospect_n without_o any_o hope_n of_o a_o release_n nay_o with_o a_o certain_a assurance_n that_o their_o torment_n shall_v have_v no_o period_n which_o be_v the_o hell_n of_o hell_n to_o those_o despair_v wretch_n who_o inhabit_v it_o who_o be_v not_o only_o to_o suffer_v during_o all_o eternity_n but_o what_o be_v more_o they_o suffer_v the_o evil_n of_o a_o reprobated_a eternity_n in_o every_o moment_n thereof_o by_o consider_v each_o instant_n that_o what_o they_o now_o fall_v of_o most_o acute_a torment_n must_v continue_v to_o be_v their_o sad_a portion_n for_o ever_o without_o alloy_n without_o the_o least_o ease_n or_o intermission_n bless_a god_n be_v this_o the_o death_n which_o be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v this_o endless_a misery_n the_o conclusion_n of_o short_a momentary_a vicious_a pleasure_n o_o come_v pain_n and_o anguish_n come_v bodily_a distress_n and_o affliction_n so_o that_o my_o soul_n may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o lord_n let_v i_o but_o escape_v hell_n hereafter_o and_o give_v i_o my_o hell_n upon_o earth_n o_o the_o heinous_a nature_n the_o mischievousness_n of_o sin_n which_o lead_v to_o this_o place_n of_o suffering_n may_v we_o by_o the_o fear_n of_o hell_n be_v drive_v to_o heaven_n by_o fear_n of_o god_n justice_n be_v induce_v to_o lay_v hold_n on_o his_o mercy_n that_o consider_v the_o end_n of_o wicked_a action_n its_o be_v death_n eternal_a we_o may_v break_v they_o off_o by_o repentance_n which_o lead_v to_o life_n everlasting_a the_o prayer_n o_o most_o just_a and_o impartial_o severe_a divine_a be_v who_o so_o hate_v sin_n that_o thou_o punish_v it_o in_o thy_o own_o son_n that_o thou_o pursue_v it_o with_o eternal_a vengeance_n into_o another_o world_n o_o grant_v that_o by_o thy_o threaten_v of_o hell-torment_n we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o ever_o come_v there_o may_v be_v deter_v from_o those_o wicked_a action_n which_o lead_v direct_o thither_o may_v we_o answer_v the_o end_n of_o thy_o create_v a_o hell_n which_o be_v by_o the_o affrightment_n thereof_o improve_v into_o divine_a obediential_a love_n to_o bring_v we_o unto_o heaven_n make_v we_o bless_a lord_n due_o sensible_a of_o thy_o equal_a mercy_n and_o lovingkindness_n in_o prepare_v a_o tophet_n a_o place_n of_o punishment_n for_o impenitent_a sinner_n as_o in_o provide_v a_o heaven_n a_o place_n of_o glorious_a recompense_n for_o the_o persevere_o good_a and_o righteous_a in_o that_o thou_o do_v intend_v by_o those_o different_a object_n of_o our_o hope_n and_o fear_n to_o address_v thyself_o different_o to_o our_o various_a temper_n and_o disposition_n and_o to_o drive_v those_o to_o their_o duty_n and_o happiness_n by_o thy_o denunciation_n of_o vengeance_n who_o will_v not_o be_v lead_v to_o it_o by_o the_o promise_n of_o future_a glory_n and_o felicity_n o_o how_o gracious_o have_v thou_o hedge_v in_o our_o way_n to_o everlasting_a bliss_n on_o every_o side_n use_v all_o mean_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o err_v and_o depart_v from_o it_o what_o can_v thou_o have_v do_v for_o we_o which_o thou_o have_v not_o do_v we_o have_v a_o heaven_n to_o allure_v to_o obedience_n we_o have_v a_o hell_n to_o deter_v from_o every_o wilful_a impiety_n how_o utter_o inexcusable_a shall_v we_o then_o be_v if_o we_o break_v through_o all_o these_o fence_n and_o sanction_n of_o thy_o law_n put_v gracious_a god_n thy_o fear_n into_o our_o inner_a part_n and_o make_v we_o to_o tremble_v at_o thy_o judgement_n be_v awe_v by_o they_o into_o a_o holy_a caution_n that_o we_o at_o no_o time_n voluntary_o offend_v thou_o know_v the_o terror_n of_o thou_o our_o lord_n o_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v effectual_o be_v persuade_v to_o a_o break_n off_o our_o sin_n and_o a_o apply_v ourselves_o unto_o holiness_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o escape_v as_o for_o
unto_o thou_o who_o be_v of_o pure_a eye_n than_o to_o behold_v the_o least_o iniquity_n with_o approbation_n with_o what_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n ought_v we_o to_o acknowledge_v this_o thy_o inestimable_a favour_n that_o thou_o who_o be_v so_o high_o exalt_v will_v humble_v thyself_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o such_o despicable_a pollute_a being_n as_o we_o be_v for_o ever_o bless_v be_v thy_o goodness_n who_o have_v make_v prayer_n our_o duty_n which_o be_v so_o much_o our_o interest_n and_o privilege_n o_o how_o inexcusable_a shall_v we_o be_v shall_v we_o neglect_v so_o great_a a_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n will_v thou_o o_o lord_n admit_v and_o accept_v our_o poor_a unworthy_a service_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o glad_o embrace_v the_o vouchsafement_n since_o our_o righteousness_n extend_v not_o unto_o thou_o since_o we_o only_o be_v the_o gainer_n by_o thy_o service_n which_o be_v its_o own_o reward_n which_o be_v our_o perfect_a freedom_n o_o cause_n therefore_o 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and_o deadness_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o performance_n what_o formality_n want_v of_o relish_n want_v of_o zeal_n and_o fervour_n be_v there_o mingle_v with_o the_o best_a of_o our_o religious_a service_n how_o prone_a have_v we_o be_v to_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o shadow_n of_o piety_n and_o devotion_n instead_o of_o the_o substance_n with_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n instead_o of_o the_o life_n and_o power_n thereof_o how_o prone_a to_o content_a ourselves_o with_o the_o bare_a praise_n of_o thy_o divine_a perfection_n which_o we_o have_v not_o have_v the_o godly_a ambition_n the_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n to_o imitate_v o_o pardon_v the_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n of_o these_o our_o holy_a thing_n but_o beside_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o best_a performance_n how_o many_o way_n have_v we_o presumptuous_o offend_v thou_o our_o god_n by_o innumerable_a omission_n and_o commission_n omission_n of_o duty_n commission_n of_o evil_a by_o many_o frequent_o repeat_v and_o long_o 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how_o intolerable_a o_o our_o god_n strong_a and_o patient_a have_v thou_o not_o be_v god_n how_o can_v thou_o have_v have_v patience_n with_o such_o perfidious_a such_o ungrateful_a such_o wilful_o disobedient_a rebel_n well_o for_o we_o be_v it_o that_o thy_o mercy_n and_o forbearance_n exceed_v that_o of_o man_n be_v like_o the_o self_n unlimited_a o_o the_o riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n will_v thou_o again_o receive_v such_o prodigal_a child_n into_o thy_o favour_n will_v thou_o still_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o ah_o let_v thy_o goodness_n let_v thy_o reconcileableness_n lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o a_o more_o complete_a consummate_v one_o and_o our_o repentance_n may_v it_o fit_v we_o for_o thy_o pardon_n and_o acceptance_n and_o not_o mere_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n implore_v we_o mercy_n at_o thy_o hand_n but_o for_o a_o divine_a power_n to_o enable_v we_o to_o subdue_v they_o set_v we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n our_o heart_n in_o such_o a_o perfect_a enmity_n against_o all_o thing_n contrary_a to_o thy_o bless_a will_n and_o nature_n that_o we_o may_v never_o be_v reconcile_v to_o they_o any_o more_o dispose_v we_o to_o such_o a_o entire_a affection_n to_o thy_o commandment_n that_o they_o may_v become_v our_o choice_n our_o desire_n our_o exceed_v great_a rejoice_v o_o that_o we_o may_v walk_v more_o circumspect_o redeem_v the_o time_n because_o the_o day_n be_v evil_a o_o that_o we_o may_v give_v all_o diligence_n to_o make_v our_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a o_o that_o the_o life_n the_o pure_a unspotted_a life_n of_o christ_n jesus_n may_v be_v form_v within_o we_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n fill_v we_o gracious_a god_n with_o the_o whole_a knowledge_n of_o thy_o will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n and_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n unto_o the_o conscientious_a practice_n of_o such_o knowledge_n increase_v in_o we_o that_o faith_n which_o work_v by_o divine_a love_n which_o purisi_v the_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o overcome_v the_o wicked_a world_n excite_v in_o we_o that_o ardent_a affection_n to_o thou_o which_o may_v make_v we_o cheerful_o do_v thy_o will_n or_o patient_o suffer_v it_o in_o all_o instance_n and_o which_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o love_v our_o brethren_n as_o ourselves_o for_o christ_n sake_n with_o a_o pure_a heart_n out_o of_o love_n unfeigned_a not_o in_o tongue_n only_o but_o also_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n keep_v we_o o_o lord_n pure_a and_o unspotted_a with_o the_o world_n temperate_a chaste_a and_o unspotted_a with_o the_o flesh_n keep_v we_o safe_a and_o unseduced_a by_o our_o own_o heart_n lust_n by_o satan_n wicked_a suggestion_n and_o allurement_n cause_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n without_o covetousness_n to_o have_v it_o more_o in_o heaven_n less_o on_o earth_n teach_v we_o contempt_n of_o earthly_a thing_n teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o to_o conquer_v all_o temptation_n to_o live_v above_o the_o corruption_n which_o so_o much_o abound_v in_o the_o age_n give_v we_o patience_n give_v we_o support_v comfort_n and_o quiet_a submission_n in_o adversity_n let_v a_o content_a mind_n be_v instead_o of_o all_o we_o want_v and_o a_o thankful_a heart_n sweeten_v all_o our_o enjoyment_n o_o that_o we_o may_v mind_v more_o the_o one_o thing_n necessary_a that_o we_o may_v seek_v in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o its_o righteousness_n and_o whatever_o other_o thing_n we_o leave_v undo_v we_o may_v be_v still_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a make_v we_o o_o our_o god_n more_o careful_a of_o please_v thou_o fearful_a of_o offend_v thou_o diligent_a and_o industrious_a in_o thy_o service_n more_o observant_a of_o thy_o good_a providence_n in_o every_o thing_n more_o grateful_a for_o thy_o benefit_n receive_v more_o ready_o dispose_v in_o all_o condition_n to_o every_o good_a thought_n word_n and_o work_n *_o stir_v we_o up_o we_o entreat_v thou_o to_o a_o 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sin_v and_o then_o complain_v of_o the_o sharp_a instrument_n make_v use_v of_o for_o our_o cure_n who_o make_v our_o soul_n distemper_a with_o iniquity_n and_o then_o cry_v out_o against_o the_o bitter_a potion_n prescribe_v we_o by_o god_n for_o our_o recovery_n who_o provoke_v he_o by_o disobedience_n and_o yet_o murmur_v under_o his_o correction_n for_o the_o same_o but_o be_v this_o equal_a carriage_n and_o just_a deal_n be_v it_o not_o the_o most_o unreasonable_a ought_v it_o not_o on_o the_o contrary_a to_o be_v say_v unto_o god_n i_o have_v bear_v chastisement_n i_o will_v not_o offend_v any_o more_o that_o which_o i_o see_v not_o teach_v thou_o i_o and_o lead_v i_o into_o the_o way_n everlasting_a though_o through_o briar_n and_o thorn_n though_o through_o many_o tribulation_n alas_o that_o which_o heighten_v our_o discontent_n with_o our_o present_a circumstance_n be_v our_o too_o intent_n pore_v on_o the_o worst_a side_n of_o our_o condition_n a_o ponder_v chief_o our_o want_n our_o suffering_n and_o distress_n whereas_o do_v we_o but_o compare_v our_o want_n with_o our_o possession_n our_o calamity_n with_o our_o enjoyment_n we_o shall_v soon_o find_v the_o former_a if_o not_o out_o weigh_v with_o the_o latter_a yet_o certain_o much_o alleviate_v by_o they_o no_o man_n in_o my_o opinion_n be_v so_o miserable_a but_o he_o may_v meet_v with_o some_o cause_n or_o other_o of_o comfort_n and_o consequent_o of_o thankfulness_n that_o it_o be_v not_o worse_a with_o he_o thus_o do_v we_o but_o look_v downward_o as_o well_o as_o upward_o amid_o our_o affliction_n i_o mean_v do_v we_o but_o contemplate_v what_o those_o in_o a_o worse_a condition_n than_o we_o want_n and_o suffer_v as_o well_o as_o what_o those_o in_o a_o better_a possess_v and_o enjoy_v we_o shall_v if_o not_o extreme_o afflict_v find_v occasion_n to_o turn_v our_o murmur_n into_o rejoice_n our_o discontent_n into_o most_o peaceful_a satisfaction_n fot_o what_o though_o thou_o be_v in_o need_n 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remove_v or_o render_v they_o loss_n burden_n some_o be_v it_o not_o rather_o a_o addiâ—â—_n sin_n to_o sin_n divine_a wrath_n to_o wrath_n anâ—_n punishment_n to_o punishment_n ah_o why_o shall_v we_o be_v impatienâ—_n why_o discontent_v under_o god_n chastisement_n whenas_o the_o deity_n be_v thâ—_n author_n of_o the_o good_a we_o enjoy_v 〈◊〉_d well_o as_o of_o the_o evil_n we_o suffer_v anâ—â—_n shall_v we_o receive_v good_a at_o the_o hand_n god_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o also_o receiuâ—_v evil_a especial_o consider_v that_o oâ—_n mercy_n far_o surpass_v our_o misery_n 〈◊〉_d receipt_n our_o deprivation_n nay_o our_o severe_a distress_n may_v be_v and_o usual_o be_v send_v in_o great_a kindness_n unto_o we_o and_o let_v they_o be_v never_o 〈◊〉_d grievous_a and_o distressive_a yet_o 〈◊〉_d they_o far_o less_o than_o our_o deserve_n who_o have_v merit_v death_n temporâ—â—_n and_o eternal_n and_o therefore_o if_o goâ—â—_n commutes_fw-la everlasting_a punishment_n the_o due_a wage_n of_o sin_n for_o temporary_a affliction_n we_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o murmur_v at_o such_o his_o kind_n and_o moderate_v correction_n but_o to_o be_v grateful_a under_o they_o that_o they_o be_v not_o large_a and_o more_o grievous_a one_o viz._n remedyless_a and_o never-ceasing_a torment_n and_o then_o reckon_a with_o ourselves_o that_o the_o suffering_n of_o this_o life_n be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v reveal_v in_o we_o and_o which_o these_o our_o suffering_n if_o sanctify_a make_v we_o meet-partaker_n of_o how_o can_v we_o repine_v how_o shall_v we_o not_o rather_o rejoice_v and_o glory_n under_o tribulation_n as_o know_v that_o tribulation_n work_v patience_n and_z patience_z experience_n and_o experience_n hope_v towards_o god_n and_o hope_v towards_o he_o wellgrounded_n make_v not_o ashamed_a and_o can_v we_o look_v up_o to_o yonder_o heaven_n and_o shrink_v under_o calamity_n can_v we_o behold_v by_o a_o eye_n of_o faith_n the_o glory_n above_o and_o think_v much_o of_o affliction_n which_o prepare_v we_o for_o they_o an_o infinite_o know_v god_n assure_o know_v what_o be_v best_a for_o we_o infnite_o good_a god_n assure_o consulâ—â—_n most_o our_o good_a and_o interest_n and_o 〈◊〉_d infinite_o just_a god_n can_v do_v we_o 〈◊〉_d harme_n never_o act_v unrighteous_o towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o why_o shall_v we_o not_o intrust_v ourselves_o and_o 〈◊〉_d whole_a affair_n in_o his_o hand_n and_o 〈◊〉_d way_n reckon_v that_o best_a which_o he_o oâ—â—dains_v we_o not_o only_o quiet_o submit_v unto_o but_o also_o make_v god_n choice_n for_o we_o our_o own_o cheerful_o accompany_v his_o divine_a guidance_n rather_o than_o be_v forcible_o lead_v by_o it_o meekness_n and_o submission_n to_o providence_n ought_v to_o be_v our_o practice_n whenas_o whether_o we_o will_v or_o no_o it_o must_v be_v so_o and_o therefore_o when_o we_o must_v bear_v what_o god_n lay_v on_o we_o why_o shall_v we_o not_o make_v a_o virtue_n 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