Selected quad for the lemma: mercy_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
mercy_n	miserable_a	person_n	sinner_n	6,407	5	10.3007	5	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A63668	A choice manual containing what is to be believed, practised, and desired or prayed for; the prayers being fitted to the several days of the week. Also festival hymns, according to the manner of the ancient church. Composed for the use of the devout, especially of younger persons, by Jeremy Taylor, D.D.	Taylor, Jeremy, 1613-1667.; Duppa, Brian, 1588-1662. Guide for the penitent: or, A modell drawn up for the help of a devout soul wounded with sin.	1677 (1677)	Wing T292; ESTC R219156	74,175	230

angel_n yet_o our_o obedience_n may_v be_v as_o humble_a our_o conformity_n to_o thy_o will_n may_v arise_v up_o to_o the_o degree_n of_o unity_n and_o they_o can_v be_v more_o that_o as_o they_o in_o heaven_n so_o we_o on_o earth_n may_v obey_v thy_o will_n prompt_o cheerful_o zealous_o and_o with_o all_o our_o faculty_n and_o grant_v that_o as_o they_o there_o so_o all_o the_o world_n here_o may_v serve_v thou_o with_o peace_n and_o concord_n purity_n and_o love_n unfeigned_a with_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o voice_n glorify_v thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n grant_v that_o we_o may_v quit_v all_o our_o own_o affection_n and_o suspect_v our_o reason_n and_o go_v out_o of_o ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o own_o confidence_n that_o thou_o be_v to_o we_o all_o thing_n dispose_v all_o event_n and_o guide_v all_o our_o action_n and_o direct_v our_o intention_n and_o overrule_a all_o thing_n in_o we_o and_o about_o we_o we_o may_v be_v servant_n of_o thy_o divine_a will_n for_o ever_o give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n thou_o o_o god_n which_o take_v care_n of_o our_o soul_n do_v not_o despise_v our_o body_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v and_o sanctify_v and_o design_v to_o be_v glorious_a but_o now_o we_o be_v expose_v to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n nakedness_n and_o weariness_n want_n and_o inconvenience_n give_v unno_fw-mi we_o neither_o poverty_n nor_o riches_n but_o feed_v we_o with_o food_n convenient_a for_o we_o and_o clothe_v we_o with_o fit_v provision_n according_a to_o that_o state_n and_o condition_n wherein_o thou_o have_v place_v thy_o servant_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v tempt_v with_o want_n nor_o make_v contemptible_a by_o beggary_n nor_o wanton_a or_o proud_a by_o riches_n nor_o in_o love_n with_o any_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n but_o that_o we_o may_v use_v it_o as_o stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n as_o the_o relief_n of_o our_o need_n the_o support_n of_o our_o infirmity_n and_o the_o oil_n of_o our_o lamp_n feed_v we_o till_o we_o be_v quite_o spend_v in_o thy_o service_n lord_n take_v from_o thy_o servant_n sad_a carefulness_n and_o all_o distrust_n and_o give_v we_o only_o such_o a_o proportion_n of_o temporal_a thing_n as_o may_v enable_v we_o with_o comfort_n to_o do_v our_o duty_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o o_o dear_a god_n unless_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o pardon_v we_o in_o vain_a it_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v live_v here_o and_o what_o good_a will_v our_o life_n do_v we_o o_o look_v upon_o we_o with_o much_o mercy_n for_o we_o have_v sin_v grievous_o against_o thou_o pardon_v the_o adherent_a imperfection_n of_o our_o life_n the_o weakness_n of_o our_o duty_n the_o carelessness_n of_o our_o spirit_n our_o affect_a ignorance_n our_o indiligence_n our_o rashness_n and_o want_n of_o observation_n our_o malice_n and_o presumption_n turn_v thy_o eye_n from_o our_o impurity_n and_o behold_v the_o brightness_n and_o pure_a innocence_n of_o the_o holy_a j●…sus_n and_o under_o his_o cover_n we_o plead_v our_o cause_n not_o that_o thou_o shall_v judge_v our_o sin_n but_o give_v we_o pardon_v and_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n that_o we_o may_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o horrible_a region_n where_o there_o be_v torment_n without_o cease_v a_o prison_n without_o ransom_n reproach_n without_o comfort_n anguish_n without_o patience_n darkness_n without_o light_n a_o worm_n that_o never_o die_v and_o the_o fire_n that_o never_o go_v out_o but_o be_v please_v also_o to_o give_v we_o great_a charity_n that_o we_o may_v true_o forgive_v all_o that_o trouble_n or_o injure_v we_o that_o by_o this_o character_n thou_o may_v discern_v we_o to_o be_v thy_o son_n and_o servant_n disciple_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n lest_o our_o prayer_n be_v turn_v into_o sin_n and_o thy_o grace_n be_v recall_v and_o thou_o enter_v into_o a_o final_a anger_n against_o thy_o servant_n lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n gracious_a father_n we_o be_v weak_a and_o ignorant_a our_o affection_n betray_v we_o and_o make_v we_o willing_a to_o die_v our_o adversary_n the_o devil_n go_v up_o and_o down_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v he_o be_v busy_a and_o crafty_a malicious_a and_o powerful_a watchful_a and_o envious_a and_o we_o tempt_v ourselves_o run_v out_o to_o mischief_n delight_v in_o the_o approach_n of_o sin_n and_o love_n to_o have_v necessity_n put_v upon_o we_o that_o sin_n may_v be_v unavoidable_a pity_v we_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o disorder_n and_o give_v we_o spiritual_a strength_n holy_a resolution_n a_o watchful_a spirit_n the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o protection_n the_o guard_n of_o angel_n and_o the_o conduct_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v our_o security_n in_o the_o day_n of_o danger_n give_v we_o thy_o grace_n to_o fly_v from_o all_o occasion_n to_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v never_o tempt_v ourselves_o nor_o delight_n to_o be_v tempt_v and_o let_v thy_o bless_a province_n so_o order_v the_o accident_n of_o our_o life_n that_o we_o may_v not_o dwell_v near_o a_o enemy_n and_o when_o thou_o shall_v try_v we_o and_o suffer_v we_o to_o enter_v into_o combat_n let_v we_o always_o be_v on_o thy_o side_n and_o fight_v valiant_o resist_v the_o devil_n and_o endure_v patient_o and_o persevere_v constant_o unto_o the_o end_n that_o thou_o may_v crown_v thy_o own_o work_n in_o we_o but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a from_o sin_n and_o shame_n from_o the_o malice_n and_o fraud_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o from_o the_o falseness_n and_o greediness_n of_o man_n from_o all_o thy_o wrath_n and_o from_o all_o our_o impurity_n good_a lord_n deliver_v thy_o servant_n do_v not_o reserve_v any_o thing_n of_o thy_o wrath_n in_o store_n for_o we_o but_o let_v our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v so_o full_o that_o thou_o may_v not_o punish_v our_o invention_n and_o yet_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v entreat_v but_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o suffer_v thy_o will_n be_v do_v smite_v we_o here_o with_o a_o father_n rod_n that_o thou_o may_v spare_v we_o hereafter_o let_v the_o sad_a accident_n of_o our_o life_n be_v for_o good_a to_o we_o not_o for_o evil_a for_o our_o amendment_n not_o to_o exasperate_v or_o weary_v we_o not_o to_o harden_v or_o confound_v we_o and_o what_o evil_n soever_o it_o be_v that_o shall_v happen_v let_v we_o not_o sin_n against_o thou_o for_o ever_o deliver_v we_o from_o that_o evil_a and_o for_o ever_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o evil_a one_o the_o great_a enemy_n of_o mankind_n and_o never_o let_v our_o portion_n be_v in_o that_o region_n of_o darkness_n in_o that_o everlasting_a burn_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n for_o ever_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n so_o shall_v we_o thy_o servant_n advance_v the_o mightiness_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n the_o power_n of_o thy_o majesty_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o mercy_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n for_o ever_o amen_n litany_n for_o all_o thing_n and_o person_n o_o god_n the_o father_n of_o mercy_n the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n have_v mercy_n upon_o thy_o servant_n and_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n o_o bless_a jesus_n the_o fountain_n of_o peace_n and_o pardon_n our_o wisdom_n and_o our_o righteousness_n our_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n have_v mercy_n upon_o thy_o servant_n refuse_v not_o to_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o we_o miserable_a sorrowful_a and_o return_a sinner_n o_o holy_a and_o divine_a spirit_n of_o the_o father_n help_v our_o infirmity_n for_o of_o ourselves_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o ask_v nor_o how_o to_o pray_v but_o do_v thou_o assist_v and_o be_v present_a in_o the_o desire_n of_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n i._o for_o pardon_n of_o sin_n remember_v not_o lord_n the_o folly_n of_o our_o childhood_n nor_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o youth_n the_o wildness_n of_o our_o head_n nor_o the_o wander_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o infinite_a sin_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o the_o inexcusable_a error_n of_o the_o day_n of_o vanity_n lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o poor_a miserable_a sinner_n remember_v not_o o_o lord_n the_o grow_a iniquity_n of_o our_o elder_a age_n the_o pride_n of_o our_o spirit_n the_o abuse_n of_o our_o member_n the_o greediness_n of_o our_o purpose_n the_o peevishness_n and_o violence_n of_o all_o our_o passion_n and_o affection_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n remember_v not_o o_o lord_n how_o we_o have_v be_v full_a of_o envy_n and_o malice_n anger_n and_o revenge_n fierce_a and_o earnest_a in_o the_o purchase_n and_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n and_o lazy_a and_o dull_a slow_a and_o soon_o weary_a in_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o of_o

call_v we_o and_o assist_v we_o hear_v our_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n give_v to_o thy_o servant_n a_o watchful_a and_o a_o observe_a spirit_n diligent_a in_o do_v our_o duty_n inflexible_a to_o evil_n obedient_a to_o thy_o word_n inquisitive_a after_o thy_o will_n pure_a and_o holy_a thought_n strong_a and_o religious_a purpose_n and_o thy_o grace_n to_o perform_v faithful_o what_o we_o have_v promise_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o duty_n or_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o calamity_n hear_v our_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n o_o teach_v we_o to_o despise_v all_o vanity_n to_o fight_v the_o battle_n of_o the_o lord_n manful_o against_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n to_o spend_v our_o time_n religious_o and_o useful_o to_o speak_v gracious_a word_n to_o walk_v always_o as_o in_o thy_o presence_n to_o preserve_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o holiness_n fit_a for_o the_o habitation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n hear_v our_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n give_v we_o a_o holy_a and_o a_o perfect_a repentance_n a_o well-instructed_n understanding_n regular_a affection_n a_o constant_a and_o a_o wise_a heart_n a_o good_a name_n a_o fear_n of_o thy_o majesty_n and_o a_o love_n of_o all_o thy_o glory_n above_o all_o the_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n for_o ever_o hear_v our_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n give_v we_o a_o healthful_a body_n and_o a_o clear_a understanding_n the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o church_n the_o public_a use_n and_o comfort_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n and_o sacrament_n a_o great_a love_n to_o all_o christian_n and_o obedience_n to_o our_o superior_n ecclesiastical_a and_o civil_a all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n hear_v our_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n give_v we_o spiritual_a wisdom_n that_o we_o may_v discern_v what_o be_v please_v to_o thou_o and_o follow_v what_o belong_v unto_o our_o peace_n and_o let_v the_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n be_v our_o guide_n and_o our_o portion_n all_o our_o day_n hear_v our_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n give_v unto_o we_o holy_a disposition_n and_o a_o active_a industry_n in_o thy_o service_n to_o redeem_v the_o time_n mis-spend_v in_o vanity_n for_o thy_o pity_n sake_n take_v not_o vengeance_n of_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n but_o sanctify_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glorify_v they_o hereafter_o hear_v our_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n our_o father_n etc._n etc._n iv._o to_o be_v add_v to_o the_o former_a li●…anies_n according_a as_o our_o devotion_n and_o time_n will_v su●…fe●…_n for_o all_o state_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n especial_o in_o the_o christian_a church_n o_o bless_a god_n in_o mercy_n remember_v thy_o inheritance_n and_o forget_v not_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o poor_a for_o ever_o pity_v poor_a mankind_n who_o portion_n be_v misery_n and_o folly_n shame_n and_o death_n but_o thou_o be_v our_o redeemer_n and_o the_o lifter_n up_o of_o our_o head_n and_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n shall_v be_v our_o help_n until_o this_o tyranny_n be_v overpast_a have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o god_n and_o hide_v not_o thyself_o from_o our_o petition_n preserve_v o_o god_n the_o catholic_n church_n in_o holiness_n and_o truth_n in_o unity_n and_o peace_n free_a from_o persecution_n or_o glorious_a under_o it_o that_o she_o may_v for_o ever_o advance_v the_o honour_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n for_o ever_o represent_v his_o sacrifice_n and_o glorify_v his_o person_n and_o advance_v his_o religion_n and_o be_v accept_v of_o thou_o in_o her_o bless_a lord_n that_o be_v fill_v with_o his_o spirit_n she_o may_v partake_v of_o his_o glory_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o etc._n etc._n give_v the_o spirit_n of_o government_n and_o holiness_n to_o all_o christian_a king_n prince_n and_o governor_n grant_v that_o their_o people_n may_v obey_v they_o and_o they_o may_v obey_v thou_o and_o live_v in_o honesty_n and_o peace_n justice_n and_o holy_a religion_n be_v nursing-fathers_n to_o the_o church_n advocate_n for_o the_o oppress_a patron_n for_o the_o widow_n and_o a_o sanctuary_n for_o the_o miserable_a and_o the_o fatherless_a that_o they_o may_v reign_v with_o thou_o for_o ever_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o etc._n etc._n give_v to_o thy_o servant_n the_o bishop_n and_o all_o the_o clergy_n the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n and_o courage_n of_o patience_n and_o humility_n of_o prudence_n and_o diligence_n to_o preach_v and_o declare_v thy_o will_n by_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o wise_a discourse_n that_o they_o may_v minister_v to_o the_o good_a of_o soul_n and_o find_v a_o glorious_a reward_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n have_v mercy_n npon_n we_o etc._n etc._n give_v to_o our_o relative_n our_o wife_n and_o child_n our_o friend_n and_o benefactor_n our_o charge_n our_o family_n etc._n etc._n pardon_v and_o support_v comfort_n in_o all_o their_o sorrow_n strength_n in_o all_o temptation_n the_o guard_n of_o angel_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o evil_a and_o the_o conduct_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o lead_v they_o into_o all_o good_a that_o they_o do_v their_o duty_n may_v feel_v thy_o mercy_n here_o and_o partake_v of_o thy_o glory_n hereafter_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o etc._n etc._n give_v to_o all_o christian_a kingdom_n and_o commonwealth_n peace_n and_o plenty_n health_n and_o holy_a religion_n to_o all_o family_n of_o religion_n and_o nursery_n of_o piety_n zeal_n and_o holiness_n prudence_n and_o unity_n peace_n and_o contentedness_n to_o all_o school_n of_o learning_n quietness_n and_o industry_n freedom_n from_o war_n and_o violence_n faction_n and_o envy_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o etc._n etc._n give_v to_o all_o marry_a person_n faith_n and_o love_n charitable_a and_o wise_a compliance_n sweetness_n of_o society_n and_o innocence_n of_o conversation_n to_o all_o virgin_n and_o widow_n great_a love_n of_o religion_n a_o sober_a and_o a_o content_a spirit_n a_o unwearied_a attendance_n to_o devotion_n and_o the_o office_n of_o holiness_n protection_n to_o the_o fatherless_a comfort_n to_o the_o disconsolate_a patience_n and_o submission_n health_n and_o spiritual_a advantage_n to_o the_o sick_a that_o they_o may_v feel_v thy_o comfort_n for_o the_o day_n wherein_o they_o have_v suffer_v adversity_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o etc._n etc._n be_v thou_o a_o star_n and_o a_o guide_n to_o they_o that_o travel_n by_o land_n or_o sea_n the_o confidence_n and_o comfort_n of_o they_o that_o be_v in_o storm_n and_o shipwreck_n the_o strength_n of_o they_o that_o toil_n in_o the_o mine_n and_o row_n in_o the_o galley_n a_o instructor_n to_o the_o ignorant_a to_o they_o that_o be_v condemn_v to_o die_v be_v thou_o a_o guide_n unto_o death_n give_v cheerfulness_n to_o every_o sad_a heart_n spiritual_a strength_n and_o proportionable_a comfort_n to_o they_o that_o be_v afflict_v by_o evil_a spirit_n pity_v the_o lunatic_n give_v life_n and_o salvation_n 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