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again_o whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v what_o he_o hate_v and_o forbid_v and_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pure_a heart_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v a_o chief_a pillar_n that_o support_v it_o and_o a_o lively_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v pure_a it_o will_v purify_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n but_o if_o it_o be_v defile_v we_o can_v expect_v no_o pure_a stream_n from_o a_o pollute_a fountain_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n those_o thing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n come_v forth_o of_o the_o heart_n 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o and_o they_o defile_v the_o man_n for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o purge_v the_o stream_n when_o the_o fountain_n be_v defile_v because_o it_o will_v soon_o again_o pollute_v they_o whereas_o if_o the_o spring_n be_v clear_a it_o will_v soon_o cleanse_v the_o stream_n though_o much_o defile_v that_o issue_n from_o it_o so_o be_v it_o with_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o word_n and_o action_n which_o from_o it_o as_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o root_n and_o tree_n and_o the_o word_n and_o work_n be_v the_o fruit_n it_o bear_v which_o discover_v what_o it_o be_v for_o a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o and_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n it_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n speech_n and_o action_n and_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a for_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v it_o be_v the_o king_n and_o monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n which_o give_v law_n to_o all_o the_o other_o member_n reign_v and_o rule_v over_o they_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_a and_o first_o mover_n which_o give_v motion_n to_o all_o other_o part_n as_o inferior_a sphere_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n who_o motion_n all_o the_o rest_n follow_v stand_v still_o when_o it_o stand_v and_o go_v as_o it_o go_v so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o inditer_n 1._o psa_fw-la 45._o 1._o &_o 57_o 7._o &_o 108._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o 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i_o thy_o heart_n the_o which_o also_o david_n chief_o 9_o pro._n 23_o 26._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o require_v of_o he_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o thou_o solomon_n my_o son_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o willing_a mind_n for_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n it_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_n the_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o break_a spirit_n a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v a_o 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o upright_a heart_n be_v his_o chief_a delight_n and_o though_o he_o require_v sincerity_n both_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n yet_o above_o all_o he_o desire_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n 7._o verse_n 7._o and_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o desire_v to_o offer_v unto_o god_n perfect_a service_n the_o lord_n pass_v by_o and_o pardon_v our_o imperfection_n and_o accept_v as_o perfect_v our_o weak_a and_o worthless_a endeavour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o man_n 12._o 2._o cor._n 8_o 12._o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o jehosaphat_n and_o asa_n who_o though_o their_o inward_a corruption_n do_v break_v out_o into_o diverse_a open_a sin_n yet_o because_o they_o prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v the_o 3._o 2._o chr._n 19_o 3._o lord_n he_o esteem_v they_o
heart_n good_a out_o of_o which_o we_o bring_v it_o more_o especial_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n appear_v in_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o word_n when_o as_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o language_n of_o canaan_n and_o cheerful_o entertain_v one_o another_o 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o with_o holy_a conference_n and_o when_o as_o our_o speech_n be_v powder_v with_o the_o salt_n 29._o eph._n 4._o 29._o of_o wisdom_n and_o minister_v grace_n unto_o the_o hearer_n edify_v one_o another_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n so_o also_o pure_a hand_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n that_o always_o go_v together_o and_o both_o infallible_a note_n of_o a_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o 13._o psal_n 24._o 4._o &_o 73._o 13._o righteousness_n be_v sign_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a heart_n even_o as_o clear_a stream_n be_v a_o sign_n that_o the_o fountain_n be_v pure_a from_o which_o they_o spring_v whereas_o if_o the_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n cruelty_n and_o oppression_n bribery_n and_o extortion_n fraud_n and_o deceit_n it_o be_v more_o than_o manifest_a that_o our_o heart_n remain_v still_o pollute_v with_o fleshly_a lust_n whatsoever_o profession_n we_o make_v of_o purity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o now_o when_o by_o these_o sign_n as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o pulse_n we_o come_v to_o know_v the_o state_n of_o our_o heart_n whether_o they_o be_v choke_v up_o with_o the_o gross_a humour_n of_o sinful_a lust_n or_o inlive_v and_o quicken_v with_o purity_n and_o holiness_n as_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a spirit_n of_o grace_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o action_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n if_o we_o have_v it_o not_o or_o preserve_v it_o in_o we_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o and_o first_o we_o be_v to_o have_v it_o in_o high_a esteem_n as_o be_v a_o most_o precious_a jewel_n not_o to_o be_v value_v with_o any_o worldly_a wealth_n for_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o love_n from_o which_o all_o true_a obedience_n flow_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n a_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o purify_v 5._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o by_o faith_n this_o holy_a guest_n of_o divine_a love_n will_v not_o lodge_v in_o it_o without_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n command_v towards_o god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o not_o grow_v from_o the_o root_n of_o love_n it_o fail_v of_o its_o end_n and_o consequent_o be_v do_v in_o vain_a it_o be_v the_o chief_a place_n of_o residence_n where_o god_n holy_a spirit_n dwell_v exercise_v his_o virtue_n and_o show_v his_o divine_a power_n and_o majesty_n for_o if_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n 19_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o &_o 6._o 19_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o sure_a our_o heart_n be_v purify_v be_v the_o holy_a of_o holy_a which_o be_v his_o own_o peculiar_a no_o man_n may_v enter_v or_o pry_v into_o it_o and_o if_o we_o be_v the_o habitation_n of_o his_o holy_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n then_o be_v the_o sanctify_a heart_n his_o privy_a chamber_n in_o which_o he_o sup_v with_o we_o and_o his_o bedcamber_n 18._o apoc._n 3_o 18._o in_o which_o he_o lodge_v it_o be_v that_o pure_a crystal_n fountain_n which_o purify_v all_o our_o action_n make_v they_o accept_v as_o white_a in_o god_n sight_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v spot_v and_o cause_v all_o other_o gift_n of_o god_n to_o be_v pure_a unto_o we_o for_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o final_o it_o be_v this_o purity_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o attain_v unto_o assurance_n of_o blessedness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n and_o the_o psalmist_n propound_v this_o great_a question_n 8._o matth._n 5._o 8._o who_o shall_v ascend_v into_o the_o hill_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o who_o shall_v stand_v in_o his_o holy_a place_n 4._o psal_n 24._o 3_o 4._o thus_o resolve_v it_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o thus_o consider_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o jewel_n we_o do_v esteem_v it_o according_a to_o its_o true_a value_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o for_o according_a to_o that_o estimate_n which_o we_o set_v upon_o god_n rich_a gift_n such_o be_v his_o bounty_n in_o bestow_v they_o if_o we_o think_v they_o much_o worth_n we_o shall_v have_v much_o if_o of_o little_a value_n we_o shall_v have_v they_o but_o in_o little_a measure_n but_o if_o we_o contemn_v and_o neglect_v they_o as_o thing_n of_o no_o price_n and_o as_o those_o ruffian_n who_o object_n purity_n as_o a_o imputation_n and_o esteem_v this_o cleanness_n of_o heart_n and_o hand_n the_o foul_a blemish_n and_o aspersion_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v unto_o we_o none_o at_o all_o but_o will_v pronounce_v against_o we_o that_o fearful_a say_n he_o that_o be_v filthy_a 11._o apoc._n 22._o 11._o let_v he_o be_v filthy_a still_o for_o he_o will_v not_o cast_v his_o pearl_n before_o swine_n that_o will_v tread_v they_o under_o their_o filthy_a foot_n he_o will_v not_o give_v much_o of_o his_o grace_n to_o they_o who_o have_v but_o small_a esteem_n of_o they_o but_o to_o those_o who_o prize_v they_o high_o he_o will_v give_v they_o liberal_o because_o the_o thankfulness_n of_o their_o heart_n will_v hold_v proportion_n with_o that_o price_n which_o their_o judgement_n shall_v set_v upon_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n david_n be_v never_o near_o drip_v into_o the_o puddle_n of_o impurity_n then_o when_o he_o prefer_v worldly_a prosperity_n before_o 13._o psal_n 73._o 13._o sanctity_n and_o cleanness_n of_o soul_n never_o be_v he_o near_o to_o a_o pollute_a heart_n then_o when_o he_o conclude_v that_o he_o have_v cleanse_v it_o in_o vain_a beside_o the_o more_o we_o esteem_v this_o purity_n the_o more_o dear_o will_v we_o love_v it_o and_o the_o more_o earnest_o will_v we_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v plentiful_o enrich_v with_o it_o beg_v it_o of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a giver_n of_o it_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o desire_v that_o he_o will_v work_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n liberal_a in_o himself_o to_o bestow_v his_o gift_n upon_o they_o who_o esteem_v they_o will_v give_v this_o purity_n unto_o we_o with_o a_o much_o more_o bountiful_a hand_n have_v free_o bind_v himself_o hereunto_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v have_v and_o if_o we_o seek_v we_o shall_v find_v 7._o matth._n 7._o 7._o the_o lord_n be_v as_o ready_a to_o bless_v the_o mean_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o their_o end_n as_o we_o can_v be_v to_o use_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n on_o the_o other_o side_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o do_v accompany_v a_o heart_n that_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n for_o it_o make_v 21._o 1._o king_n 21._o all_o appearance_n of_o grace_n though_o never_o so_o excellent_a to_o be_v nothing_o less_o in_o truth_n and_o but_o sole_a semblance_n and_o show_n wherein_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a hypocrisy_n our_o humiliation_n like_o ahab_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o heart_n but_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a habit_n and_o like_o the_o israelite_n who_o hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n and_o afflict_v their_o soul_n only_o in_o the_o 5._o esa_n 58._o 5._o day_n of_o their_o fast_n their_o heart_n remain_v full_a of_o pride_n and_o cruelty_n our_o zeal_n like_o iehu_n who_o destroy_v idolatry_n to_o build_v up_o his_o own_o kingdom_n 28._o 1._o king_n 10._o 28._o our_o obedience_n like_o herod_n which_o be_v but_o to_o the_o half_n and_o only_o so_o far_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o his_o carnal_a lust_n our_o profession_n and_o follow_v christ_n like_o that_o of_o judas_n which_o be_v no_o further_o than_o he_o see_v it_o will_v stand_v 6._o joh._n 12._o 5_o 6._o with_o his_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n our_o bounty_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n like_o that_o of_o ananias_n which_o be_v to_o be_v
preserve_v from_o receive_v hurt_v by_o our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o the_o devil_n tentation_n or_o if_o we_o have_v yet_o we_o shall_v with_o great_a ease_n recover_v our_o loss_n when_o they_o be_v no_o soon_o sustain_v then_o espy_v for_o these_o stain_n of_o sin_n will_v easy_o be_v wash_v out_o if_o we_o take_v they_o in_o hand_n when_o they_o have_v first_o taint_v our_o heart_n our_o enemy_n will_v without_o any_o great_a danger_n be_v beat_v out_o when_o they_o be_v first_o enter_v and_o have_v have_v no_o time_n to_o fortify_v and_o entrench_v themselves_o our_o wound_n while_o they_o be_v green_a will_v be_v soon_o cure_v and_o if_o assoon_o as_o we_o have_v drink_v the_o poison_n of_o sin_n and_o carnal_a lust_n we_o present_o cast_v they_o up_o again_o before_o they_o have_v have_v time_n to_o work_v or_o use_v our_o antidote_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n it_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o great_a harm_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n second_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o purity_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o keep_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n not_o only_o those_o reign_v and_o rage_a lust_n which_o waste_v the_o conscience_n and_o extinguish_v the_o vital_a spirit_n like_o strong_a poison_n but_o even_o from_o those_o lesser_a corruption_n which_o most_o man_n regard_v not_o think_v no_o sin_n so_o small_a that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o it_o nor_o give_v allowance_n to_o the_o least_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n for_o these_o also_o will_v defile_v the_o heart_n themselves_o and_o make_v way_n for_o the_o pollution_n of_o foul_a sin_n while_o they_o lessen_v our_o care_n to_o keep_v they_o out_o even_o as_o when_o the_o house_n be_v already_o somewhat_o foul_v man_n care_v not_o great_o though_o it_o be_v foul_v more_o whereas_o when_o they_o see_v it_o clean_o they_o more_o careful_o keep_v it_o so_o from_o all_o annoyance_n but_o most_o especial_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o preserve_v our_o heart_n pure_a from_o those_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o have_v former_o be_v most_o taint_v and_o unto_o which_o they_o be_v still_o most_o natural_o incline_v and_o as_o man_n take_v most_o care_n to_o prevent_v hereditary_a disease_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o by_o relapse_n fall_v into_o that_o sickness_n out_o of_o which_o they_o have_v new_o recover_v because_o they_o be_v more_o prone_a unto_o they_o then_o any_o other_o so_o also_o must_v we_o do_v in_o keep_v our_o heart_n pure_a from_o those_o special_a corruption_n which_o have_v make_v they_o sick_a to_o the_o death_n and_o have_v fearful_o hazard_v their_o everlasting_a salvation_n in_o time_n of_o war_n we_o most_o strong_o man_v that_o part_n of_o the_o brickwall_n which_o be_v weak_a have_v most_o often_o be_v attempt_v by_o the_o enemy_n and_o if_o a_o breach_n be_v make_v we_o keep_v it_o with_o a_o narrow_a watch_n and_o strong_a guard_n till_o it_o be_v again_o repair_v so_o the_o experience_n of_o our_o enemy_n policy_n and_o power_n in_o put_v we_o often_o to_o the_o worst_a do_v make_v we_o more_o vigilant_a and_o diligent_a in_o our_o warlike_a preparation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o make_v resistance_n but_o if_o our_o friend_n who_o we_o have_v former_o love_v and_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o our_o secret_n know_v our_o outgoing_n and_o come_n in_o do_v become_v our_o enemy_n with_o what_o care_n and_o circumspection_n do_v we_o prevent_v their_o mischief_n because_o we_o know_v that_o by_o their_o ancient_a familiarity_n with_o we_o they_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o advantage_n and_o thus_o must_v we_o do_v in_o war_a with_o our_o corruption_n if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o get_v victory_n and_o to_o preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o be_v surprise_v by_o they_o §._o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n three_o we_o must_v not_o only_o labour_v to_o keep_v our_o heart_n pure_a from_o the_o sin_n themselves_o with_o which_o former_o they_o have_v be_v defile_v but_o also_o avoid_v all_o 23._o jude_n 23._o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v draw_v unto_o they_o hate_v even_o the_o garment_n which_o be_v spot_v with_o flesh_n for_o as_o in_o vain_a he_o flee_v the_o plague_n in_o himself_o who_o haunt_v the_o company_n of_o those_o that_o be_v infect_v as_o he_o fond_o shun_v to_o be_v burn_v who_o make_v it_o his_o sport_n to_o play_v with_o fire_n and_o gunpowder_n and_o he_o foolish_o protest_v against_o whoredom_n who_o delight_v in_o the_o kiss_n and_o wanton_a embracement_n of_o some_o common_a strumpet_n so_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o infection_n of_o sin_n and_o from_o the_o fire_n and_o filth_n of_o burn_a and_o pollute_v lust_n unless_o we_o shun_v the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n as_o well_o as_o the_o corruption_n and_o sin_n themselves_o §._o sect._n 8_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o examine_v our_o heart_n in_o god_n sight_n final_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n we_o must_v often_o examine_v they_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o for_o the_o approve_v of_o their_o purity_n and_o integrity_n often_o offer_v they_o to_o his_o trial_n for_o as_o the_o husband_n eye_n and_o presence_n allow_v or_o disallow_v all_o the_o wife_n particular_a action_n and_o behaviour_n to_o stranger_n be_v the_o best_a and_o sure_a mean_n to_o preserve_v her_o chastity_n so_o if_o the_o heart_n betroth_v unto_o god_n have_v all_o the_o affection_n and_o desire_n of_o it_o scan_v and_o examine_v before_o he_o it_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v pollute_v with_o strange_a and_o unclean_a lust_n and_o thus_o david_n keep_v his_o heart_n in_o purity_n and_o integrity_n by_o provoke_v and_o offer_v it_o often_o to_o god_n trial_n judge_v 24_o psal_n 26._o 12._o psal_n 139_o 23_o 24_o i_o say_v he_o o_o lord_n for_o i_o have_v walk_v in_o my_o integrity_n etc._n etc._n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n and_o again_o search_v i_o o_o god_n and_o know_v my_o heart_n try_v i_o and_o know_v my_o thought_n and_o see_v if_o there_o be_v any_o wicked_a way_n in_o i_o and_o lead_v i_o in_o the_o way_n everlasting_a who_o example_n if_o we_o follow_v it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o purity_n for_o as_o we_o be_v extraordinary_a careful_a to_o have_v our_o house_n cleanse_v from_o all_o filth_n when_o we_o prepare_v they_o to_o give_v entertainment_n to_o a_o honourable_a and_o respect_a friend_n who_o hate_v all_o sluttishness_n will_v curious_o look_v into_o every_o corner_n so_o will_v our_o care_n exceed_v in_o cleanse_v our_o heart_n when_o as_o we_o invite_v our_o god_n to_o visit_v and_o lodge_v in_o they_o yea_o we_o shall_v have_v hereby_o the_o benefit_n not_o only_o of_o our_o own_o care_n and_o diligence_n for_o the_o cleanse_n of_o our_o heart_n but_o of_o the_o lord_n assistance_n to_o make_v they_o more_o clean_o when_o we_o have_v cleanse_v they_o as_o well_o as_o we_o can_v for_o he_o be_v not_o a_o curious_a carper_n at_o our_o infirmity_n but_o a_o cheerful_a helper_n to_o reform_v and_o amend_v they_o and_o therefore_o he_o that_o invit_v the_o lord_n to_o try_v and_o search_v his_o heart_n do_v in_o another_o place_n desire_v his_o assistance_n for_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o filth_n and_o guilt_n of_o sin_n which_o lurk_v in_o such_o secret_a corner_n that_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o his_o own_o view_n who_o say_v he_o can_v understand_v his_o error_n cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o 12._o psal_n 19_o 12._o my_o secret_a fault_n §._o sect._n 9_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v continual_o to_o be_v take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n last_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o have_v they_o continual_o take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n either_o about_o the_o general_a 17._o john_n 17._o 17._o psal_n 119._o 9_o rom._n 10._o 17._o duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v the_o diligent_a and_o attentive_a hear_n and_o read_v of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v a_o special_a mean_n of_o our_o sanctification_n as_o our_o saviour_n note_v and_o of_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o which_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o also_o prayer_n at_o ordinary_a time_n either_o public_a or_o private_a receive_v the_o sacrament_n holy_a conference_n one_o with_o another_o sing_a psalm_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o all_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n unto_o those_o who_o do_v in_o
any_o respect_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o our_o help_n of_o the_o other_o sort_n be_v inward_a ejaculation_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o secret_a prayer_n at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o holy_a meditation_n of_o god_n mercy_n or_o our_o own_o misery_n or_o on_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o grace_n and_o enable_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n for_o this_o privilege_n the_o heart_n have_v above_o all_o other_o part_n that_o whereas_o they_o can_v exercise_v their_o duty_n but_o when_o fit_a opportunity_n be_v offer_v as_o the_o ear_n can_v hear_v the_o word_n but_o when_o it_o be_v preach_v nor_o the_o hand_n perform_v work_n of_o mercy_n but_o when_o it_o have_v mean_n to_o do_v they_o and_o fit_a subject_n to_o work_v upon_o the_o heart_n need_v never_o to_o be_v idle_a and_o out_o of_o holy_a exercise_n but_o even_o when_o our_o body_n be_v take_v up_o with_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o honest_a recreation_n we_o may_v 18._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16_o 17._o 18._o on_o all_o occasion_n pray_v give_v thanks_n and_o exercise_v our_o heart_n in_o holy_a meditation_n 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o either_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o mercy_n or_o sigh_v and_o sorrow_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n and_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o exercise_v be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o god_n service_n they_o will_v have_v no_o leisure_n for_o the_o employment_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n whereas_o if_o they_o be_v sweep_v clean_o of_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n the_o devil_n will_v easy_o enter_v with_o whole_a swarm_n of_o noisome_a lust_n and_o 46._o math._n 12._o 46._o so_o pollute_v they_o at_o his_o pleasure_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o poisonous_a abomination_n cap._n xii_o of_o conscience_n in_o general_a the_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v partly_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n the_o last_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o good_a conscience_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n or_o to_o perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n in_o speak_v whereof_o we_o will_v first_o general_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n &_o then_o more_o particular_o entreat_v of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v be_v partly_o know_v by_o the_o name_n which_o signify_v to_o know_v together_o or_o with_o another_o for_o as_o the_o mind_n understand_v the_o nature_n of_o thing_n be_v say_v to_o know_v they_o so_o when_o another_o join_v with_o it_o in_o this_o knowledge_n they_o be_v say_v to_o know_v together_o now_o there_o be_v no_o creature_n that_o can_v join_v with_o man_n in_o the_o knowledge_n that_o be_v secret_a in_o his_o mind_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n no_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n but_o the_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 11._o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n that_o be_v in_o he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o humane_a law_n take_v no_o notice_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n either_o to_o reward_v or_o punish_v they_o but_o it_o be_v only_o the_o lord_n that_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n who_o know_v and_o take_v notice_n together_o with_o our_o mind_n of_o all_o the_o secret_n which_o be_v know_v unto_o it_o whereby_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n in_o part_n appear_v namely_o that_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faculty_n in_o the_o soul_n as_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n and_o bear_v witness_n of_o they_o before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n either_o with_o we_o when_o they_o approve_v they_o as_o good_a or_o against_o we_o when_o as_o they_o condemn_v they_o as_o evil_n so_o that_o the_o conscience_n be_v a_o certain_a divine_a power_n which_o be_v place_v by_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n as_o a_o three_o party_n indifferent_a between_o he_o and_o we_o sometime_o speak_v for_o we_o and_o sometime_o against_o we_o as_o the_o equity_n of_o the_o cause_n require_v it_o be_v god_n monitour_n which_o he_o have_v set_v over_o we_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o we_o do_v that_o he_o may_v either_o reward_v our_o well-doing_n or_o punish_v that_o which_o be_v do_v amiss_o and_o because_o simple_a knowledge_n may_v see_v and_o conceal_v what_o it_o see_v and_o know_v god_n to_o this_o science_n have_v add_v conscience_n which_o be_v place_v in_o we_o on_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o great_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n will_v not_o let_v any_o thing_n lie_v hide_v and_o smother_v but_o give_v unpartial_a witness_n of_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v before_o his_o tribunal_n either_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o or_o accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o not_o that_o the_o lord_n need_v any_o such_o witness_n or_o monitour_n to_o inform_v he_o of_o our_o action_n for_o he_o see_v and_o know_v all_o thing_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v with_o one_o perfect_a and_o simple_a act_n but_o because_o he_o will_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o justice_n proceed_v in_o a_o legal_a manner_n that_o we_o hereby_o may_v be_v convict_v of_o the_o uprightness_n of_o his_o judgement_n have_v in_o ourselves_o a_o witness_n that_o justifi_v and_o approve_v they_o §._o sect._n 2_o what_o conscience_n be_v be_v general_o consider_v but_o that_o we_o may_v yet_o more_o clear_o discern_v the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n what_o it_o be_v we_o will_v thus_o define_v it_o conscience_n be_v a_o faculty_n or_o power_n place_v by_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n which_o reflect_v the_o understanding_n upon_o itself_o cause_v it_o to_o apply_v its_o general_n and_o contemplative_a knowledge_n of_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n good_a and_o evil_a to_o practical_a use_n for_o the_o aim_v and_o determine_v of_o all_o our_o particular_a action_n according_a to_o the_o general_a rule_n of_o reason_n either_o with_o we_o or_o against_o us._n it_o be_v a_o faculty_n and_o not_o a_o natural_a habit_n which_o may_v be_v get_v and_o lose_v for_o howsoever_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o dead_v for_o a_o time_n by_o carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o our_o lust_n and_o passion_n even_o as_o reason_v itself_o can_v exercise_v its_o function_n in_o the_o time_n of_o sleep_n or_o drunkenness_n that_o it_o never_o utter_o fail_v but_o when_o it_o be_v awaken_v by_o affliction_n it_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o action_n of_o accuse_v condemn_a and_o terrify_v as_o in_o former_a time_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o bare_a art_n of_o understanding_n as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o but_o a_o distinct_a faculty_n &_o work_a power_n which_o in_o it_o own_o virtue_n produce_v diverse_a another_o so_o the_o apostle_n paul_n speak_v rom._n 2._o 15._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v their_o reason_n the_o mean_a while_n accuse_v or_o else_o excuse_v one_o another_o action_n for_o when_o the_o understanding_n in_o the_o thesy_n and_o theory_n by_o way_n of_o general_a contemplation_n approve_v of_o any_o action_n as_o good_a or_o condemn_v it_o as_o evil_n the_o conscience_n appli_v it_o in_o the_o hypothesy_n unto_o a_o man_n own_o particular_a action_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o those_o general_a notion_n in_o the_o understanding_n determine_v of_o they_o either_o with_o or_o against_o we_o that_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o this_o it_o do_v as_o the_o school_n speak_v in_o a_o practical_a syllogism_n in_o which_o the_o reason_n or_o contemplative_a understanding_n so_o call_v because_o it_o be_v exercise_v in_o contemplation_n and_o in_o seek_v out_o the_o principle_n of_o all_o knowledge_n &_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o this_o office_n name_v also_o by_o divine_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o it_o be_v the_o keeper_n and_o conserver_n of_o those_o notion_n implant_v in_o we_o concern_v good_a thing_n to_o be_v embrace_v and_o evil_a thing_n to_o be_v shun_v of_o we_o this_o contemplative_a understanding_n i_o say_v do_v in_o this_o syllogism_n offer_v unto_o we_o the_o mayor_n or_o proposition_n the_o conscience_n which_o they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o as_o i_o have_v show_v it_o know_v not_o to_o itself_o alone_o but_o with_o god_n make_v the_o minor_a or_o assumption_n and_o the_o faculty_n of_o judgement_n determine_v of_o the_o fact_n infer_v the_o conclusion_n as_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d example_n the_o understanding_n sugge_v this_o proposition_n he_o that_o serve_v god_n who_o be_v the_o supreme_a cause_n and_o chief_a good_a perform_v a_o good_a duty_n the_o conscience_n assume_v but_o thou_o have_v serve_v god_n the_o supreme_a
that_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n rejoice_v in_o it_o when_o it_o be_v alone_o without_o the_o company_n of_o any_o worldly_a comfort_n &_o in_o the_o great_a solitude_n it_o present_v unto_o we_o a_o theatre_n 2._o nullum_fw-la theatrum_fw-la virtuti_fw-la conscientiâ_fw-la maius_fw-la cic._n tusc_n l._n 2._o of_o delight_n and_o not_o only_o in_o the_o absence_n of_o all_o worldly_a good_a but_o also_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o great_a worldly_a evil_n for_o he_o that_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v so_o when_o the_o apostle_n be_v beat_v for_o christ_n cause_n their_o back_n be_v no_o more_o load_v 41._o rom._n 5_o 3._o act._n 5._o 41._o with_o stripe_n than_o their_o heart_n lift_v up_o with_o joy_n because_o they_o be_v think_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v for_o he_o so_o when_o paul_n and_o sylas_n be_v imprison_v 16._o act._n 16._o and_o their_o foot_n in_o the_o stock_n their_o joy_n be_v at_o liberty_n and_o the_o room_n that_o contain_v they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o confine_v it_o it_o accompany_v the_o fast_o conscia_fw-la mens_fw-la recti_fw-la famae_fw-la man_n dacia_fw-la ridet_fw-la ovid._n 4._o fast_o faithful_a in_o all_o their_o affliction_n and_o make_v their_o burden_n light_n which_o be_v intolerable_a to_o those_o that_o want_v it_o in_o their_o great_a poverty_n it_o be_v in_o stead_n of_o riches_n in_o all_o their_o sickness_n it_o be_v a_o comfortable_a cordial_a in_o the_o noisome_a stench_n of_o worldly_a slander_n and_o reproach_n it_o be_v a_o sweet_a ointment_n and_o precious_a perfume_n which_o cheer_v and_o reviu_v their_o spirit_n so_o when_o paul_n be_v apprehend_v and_o arraign_v as_o a_o heinous_a malefactor_n this_o comfort_n refresh_v he_o that_o he_o have_v live_v with_o all_o good_a conscience_n before_o god_n so_o when_o he_o be_v press_v out_o of_o measure_n even_o unto_o death_n with_o trouble_n and_o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o persecution_n he_o rejoice_v in_o this_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o conscience_n yea_o even_o at_o the_o day_n of_o death_n when_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n like_o false_a friend_n forsake_v 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o or_o stay_v with_o we_o do_v become_v like_o job_n kinsman_n miserable_a comforter_n serve_v for_o no_o use_n but_o to_o aggravate_v our_o grief_n the_o joy_n of_o conscience_n triumph_v over_o death_n itself_o because_o it_o be_v unto_o we_o but_o a_o straight_a door_n through_o which_o we_o shall_v enter_v into_o a_o fair_a palace_n of_o everlasting_a blessedness_n yea_o it_o shall_v cheer_v our_o heart_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o when_o they_o who_o have_v spend_v their_o day_n in_o carnal_a delight_n shall_v droop_v and_o desire_v the_o hill_n to_o fall_v upon_o and_o cover_v they_o the_o joy_n of_o conscience_n 16._o apoc._n 6._o 16._o will_v cause_v we_o to_o lift_v up_o our_o head_n because_o the_o day_n of_o our_o full_a redemption_n 72._o luk._n 21._o 28._o benè_fw-la sibi_fw-la conscius_fw-la falsis_fw-la non_fw-la debet_fw-la moveri_fw-la convitijs_fw-la nec_fw-la aestimare_fw-la plus_fw-la ponderis_fw-la in_o alieno_fw-la esse_fw-la convitio_fw-la quà m_fw-la in_o svo_fw-la testimonio_fw-la amb._n the_o offic_n nemo_fw-la plus_fw-la videtur_fw-la aestimare_fw-la virtutem_fw-la etc._n etc._n quà m_fw-la qui_fw-la boni_fw-la very_fw-la famam_fw-la perdidit_fw-la ne_fw-la conscientiam_fw-la perderet_fw-la sen._n epist_n 72._o draw_v near_o if_o then_o we_o can_v find_v in_o ourselves_o this_o true_a spiritual_a joy_n that_o will_v bear_v we_o up_o in_o all_o estate_n and_o keep_v we_o above_o water_n in_o the_o great_a storm_n of_o worldly_a affliction_n it_o be_v a_o manifest_a sign_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o we_o have_v no_o joy_n save_v that_o which_o be_v feed_v with_o the_o fuel_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n and_o be_v present_o extinguish_v when_o the_o water_n of_o tribulation_n be_v cast_v upon_o it_o if_o it_o leave_v we_o when_o we_o most_o need_v it_o and_o will_v stay_v on_o no_o term_n any_o long_o with_o we_o then_o while_o it_o may_v have_v the_o company_n of_o health_n wealth_n pleasure_n and_o preferment_n friend_n and_o fame_n if_o we_o rejoice_v more_o in_o earthly_a then_o in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o the_o name_n and_o credit_n of_o virtue_n and_o grace_n more_o than_o in_o the_o thing_n themselves_o and_o in_o the_o fame_n more_o than_o in_o the_o conscience_n of_o well-doing_n and_o less_o grieve_v when_o we_o have_v make_v shipwreck_n of_o conscience_n then_o when_o we_o be_v at_o a_o loss_n in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o glory_n and_o esteem_v among_o man_n it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o the_o conscience_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a savour_v more_o of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n then_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o it_o final_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o it_o for_o it_o labour_v to_o approve_v itself_o before_o god_n and_o man_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n it_o respect_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n and_o show_v itself_o in_o every_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o in_o any_o due_a order_n and_o proportion_n be_v observe_v in_o the_o weight_n and_o excellency_n of_o every_o duty_n it_o join_v piety_n and_o holiness_n with_o honesty_n and_o righteousness_n and_o faith_n with_o good_a work_n and_o so_o give_v place_n and_o precedency_n to_o the_o chief_a duty_n as_o that_o it_o do_v not_o thrust_v out_o of_o door_n the_o least_o and_o mean_a with_o careless_a neglect_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o have_v respect_n to_o all_o 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o god_n commandment_n and_o of_o paul_n who_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n so_o 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o also_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o our_o constancy_n in_o holy_a and_o righteous_a duty_n and_o may_v just_o take_v to_o itself_o that_o motto_n or_o word_n of_o our_o late_a renown_a queen_n of_o happy_a memory_n semper_fw-la eadem_fw-la it_o be_v the_o same_o in_o all_o place_n and_o in_o all_o company_n at_o home_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o church_n alone_o as_o in_o company_n among_o the_o godly_a and_o sincere_a as_o the_o godless_a and_o profane_a it_o change_v upon_o no_o occasion_n but_o keep_v a_o just_a and_o equal_a tenor_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whether_o honour_n 8._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 8._o or_o dishonour_n good_a report_n or_o evil_a report_n gain_n or_o loss_n prosperity_n or_o adversity_n attend_v upon_o they_o which_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n if_o we_o find_v in_o we_o it_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o this_o comfortable_a evidence_n that_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n but_o if_o contrariwise_o we_o share_v stake_n between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n and_o in_o some_o thing_n like_a herod_n hear_v and_o obey_v his_o word_n willing_o and_o willing_o in_o other_o thing_n stop_v our_o ear_n and_o neglect_v his_o reveal_v will_n give_v ourselves_o over_o to_o be_v rule_v by_o our_o own_o carnal_a lust_n if_o like_o civil_a worldling_n we_o only_o make_v conscience_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o justice_n and_o honesty_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o religion_n and_o piety_n or_o if_o with_o hypocrite_n we_o be_v forward_o in_o the_o outward_a duty_n of_o piety_n and_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o honesty_n and_o just_a deal_n with_o all_o man_n nor_o of_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n towards_o those_o that_o be_v in_o want_n and_o misery_n and_o be_v so_o whole_o for_o faith_n that_o we_o be_v nothing_o for_o good_a work_n if_o we_o be_v religious_a and_o honest_a by_o fit_n when_o it_o will_v best_o serve_v our_o worldly_a end_n and_o be_v saint_n in_o the_o church_n and_o devil_n at_o home_n or_o fit_a our_o conversation_n to_o all_o company_n seem_v zealous_a and_o devout_a among_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o cold_a and_o careless_a of_o all_o christian_a duty_n among_o the_o godless_a and_o wicked_a we_o may_v hence_o conclude_v that_o our_o conscience_n be_v corrupt_a and_o carnal_a cap._n xvii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o preserve_v it_o be_v get_v §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n of_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o now_o when_o by_o these_o sign_n we_o have_v examine_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v find_v either_o that_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o that_o we_o want_v it_o if_o we_o have_v it_o not_o then_o be_v we_o careful_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o but_o if_o upon_o trial_n we_o
bring_v he_o to_o the_o king_n of_o terror_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v from_o this_o affiance_n in_o god_n arise_v hope_n for_o when_o know_v and_o believe_v god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n we_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n then_o do_v we_o by_o hope_n expect_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o they_o even_o when_o they_o be_v defer_v with_o patience_n and_o comfort_n know_v that_o god_n be_v immutable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o most_o true_a of_o his_o word_n with_o which_o hope_n we_o be_v sustain_v in_o all_o affliction_n that_o we_o do_v not_o faint_v under_o their_o burden_n see_v we_o hope_v for_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n be_v arm_v against_o all_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n with_o this_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n in_o expectation_n of_o assure_a victory_n and_o stay_v with_o this_o anchor_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o tempestuous_a storm_n and_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o trial_n and_o tentation_n the_o which_o anchor_n be_v not_o fasten_v on_o the_o fleet_a and_o fail_v sand_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n work_n and_o merit_n but_o upon_o the_o firm_a ground_n of_o god_n immutable_a love_n mercy_n goodness_n power_n and_o truth_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v those_o that_o rest_n upon_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n they_o that_o know_v thy_o name_n 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o will_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o forsake_v they_o that_o seek_v thou_o and_o thus_o abraham_n hope_v against_o hope_n be_v full_o persuade_v that_o what_o 21._o rom._n 4._o 18_o 21._o god_n have_v promise_v he_o be_v able_a also_o to_o perform_v and_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v because_o he_o be_v 23._o heb._n 10._o 23._o faithful_a that_o have_v promise_v the_o object_n of_o this_o hope_n be_v future_a good_a thing_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v as_o fruition_n of_o good_a and_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a which_o be_v not_o yet_o see_v for_o then_o there_o be_v no_o place_n 25._o rom._n 8._o 24_o 25._o for_o hope_n but_o certain_o expect_v in_o god_n good_a time_n but_o the_o main_n and_o 1._o ps_n 62._o 1_o 2._o &_o 121._o 1._o principal_a object_n of_o our_o hope_n be_v heavenly_a happiness_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v in_o soul_n and_o body_n at_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n whereof_o it_o be_v 13._o tit._n 2._o 13._o call_v the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o chief_a property_n 2._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o tit._n 1._o 2._o of_o this_o hope_n be_v first_o that_o it_o be_v patient_a second_o that_o it_o be_v certain_a and_o assure_v of_o the_o first_o the_o apostle_n speak_v if_o we_o hope_v for_o that_o we_o see_v not_o then_o do_v we_o with_o patience_n wait_v for_o it_o and_o in_o this_o regard_n call_v it_o 25._o rom._n 8._o 25._o the_o patience_n of_o hope_n in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o patience_n he_o tell_v we_o 3._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 3._o that_o we_o have_v need_n because_o god_n oftentimes_o delay_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n as_o though_o he_o have_v forget_v both_o we_o and_o they_o second_o it_o 36._o heb._n 10._o 36._o must_v be_v certain_a and_o assure_v whereof_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o anchor_n which_o if_o it_o fail_v in_o a_o tempest_n it_o put_v the_o ship_n in_o great_a danger_n of_o founder_v and_o perish_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n desire_v that_o the_o hebrew_n may_v have_v full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n which_o if_o we_o have_v it_o will_v 11._o heb._n 6._o 11._o make_v we_o never_o to_o be_v ashamed_a see_v god_n upon_o who_o we_o wait_v will_v never_o fail_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n and_o this_o be_v that_o hope_n unto_o which_o the_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o scripture_n exhort_v us._n so_o the_o psalmist_n wait_v on_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o good_a courage_n 7_o ps_n 27._o 14_o &_o 37_o 7_o and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v thy_o heart_n wait_v i_o say_v on_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rest_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o wait_v patient_o for_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n which_o that_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a unto_o all_o that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n for_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o part_n thereof_o as_o be_v one_o of_o the_o three_o principal_a virtue_n which_o the_o apostle_n commend_v unto_o we_o but_o a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o we_o be_v move_v and_o enable_v to_o labour_n after_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o to_o put_v in_o practice_n all_o other_o duty_n because_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o hopeful_o expect_v the_o obtain_n of_o it_o without_o which_o hope_n we_o will_v be_v utter_o discourage_v sit_v still_o and_o do_v nothing_o again_o this_o hope_n make_v we_o not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a in_o midst_n of_o all_o reproach_n and_o disgrace_n which_o we_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o cause_v we_o with_o he_o to_o run_v with_o patience_n 2._o rom._n 5._o 5._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o we_o in_o expectation_n of_o that_o joy_n which_o be_v set_v before_o us._n it_o make_v we_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o joyful_a in_o affliction_n yea_o even_o to_o glory_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 2_o 3._o in_o our_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n it_o confirm_v our_o faith_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v and_o make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n it_o quicken_v and_o rejoice_v our_o droop_a heart_n and_o not_o only_o make_v the_o way_n of_o godliness_n delightful_a unto_o we_o but_o we_o also_o please_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n to_o defend_v we_o 11._o psal_n 147._o 11._o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yea_o itself_o save_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 24._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o rom._n 8._o 24._o because_o it_o move_v god_n to_o save_v we_o for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o he_o final_o it_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o assure_a 7._o psal_n 17._o 7._o expectation_n of_o our_o blessedness_n for_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o have_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n 7._o psal_n 146._o 5._o jer._n 17._o 7._o for_o his_o help_n and_o who_o hope_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n whereas_o contrariwise_o without_o this_o hope_n we_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o all_o man_n most_o miserable_a 19_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 19_o have_v neither_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n which_o worldling_n enjoy_v nor_o expectation_n of_o better_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v let_v we_o therefore_o labour_n after_o this_o hope_n and_o use_v careful_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o and_o see_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n let_v we_o in_o the_o 16._o 2._o thes_n 2._o 16._o first_o place_n beg_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n by_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o hope_n will_v not_o deny_v to_o give_v it_o unto_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v often_o upon_o god_n save_v attribute_n of_o power_n mercy_n goodness_n truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o our_o imperfection_n and_o unworthiness_n will_v not_o make_v we_o despair_v nor_o weaken_v our_o hope_n in_o expectation_n of_o his_o promise_n three_o let_v we_o often_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v purposely_o write_v that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o 4._o rom._n 15._o 4._o comfort_n of_o they_o may_v have_v hope_n four_o let_v we_o in_o all_o the_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n avoid_v hypocrisy_n and_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n for_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v perish_v and_o 14._o job_n 8._o 13_o 14._o be_v cut_v off_o like_o a_o spider_n web_n as_o bildad_n speak_v last_o if_o we_o will_v have_v hope_n in_o god_n let_v we_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o serve_v he_o all_o our_o day_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o the_o flesh_n of_o god_n holy_a one_o shall_v rest_v in_o hope_n 26._o act._n 2._o 26._o whereas_o when_o a_o wicked_a man_n die_v his_o expectation_n shall_v perish_v and_o the_o hope_n of_o 7._o pro._n 11._o 7._o the_o unjust_a man_n
mean_n be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n judgement_n 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o execute_v on_o the_o wicked_a which_o be_v so_o many_o instruction_n unto_o we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o avoid_v his_o displeasure_n that_o we_o be_v not_o partaker_n with_o they_o in_o their_o punishment_n so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o the_o righteous_a see_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v fear_v god_n and_o deride_v their_o folly_n and_o the_o apostle_n 6._o psal_n 52._o 6._o tell_v we_o that_o the_o former_a example_n of_o god_n judgement_n be_v write_v for_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 11._o our_o learning_n that_o they_o may_v admonish_v we_o to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o harm_n lest_o we_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o evil_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v the_o diligent_a read_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v call_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n 9_o psal_n 19_o 9_o because_o they_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o us._n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n injoin_v the_o king_n to_o have_v the_o law_n with_o he_o and_o to_o read_v therein_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n that_o he_o 19_o deut._n 17._o 19_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v the_o lord_n his_o god_n for_o in_o they_o be_v contain_v many_o commandment_n injoin_v many_o exhortation_n move_v and_o many_o reason_n persuade_v to_o this_o fear_n fear_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a let_v all_o the_o earth_n fear_v the_o lord_n let_v all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o for_o he_o speak_v and_o it_o be_v do_v he_o command_v and_o it_o stand_v fast_o o_o fear_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o his_o saint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o 28._o psal_n 33._o 8_o 9_o &_o 34._o 9_o isa_n 8._o 13._o heb._n 12._o 28._o fear_v he_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o when_o god_n command_v any_o thing_n not_o to_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n unto_o which_o the_o more_o we_o incline_v the_o more_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n abate_v in_o we_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o eve_n who_o follow_v sense_n and_o reason_n obey_v the_o devil_n advice_n and_o cast_v off_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o this_o the_o wiseman_n impli_v be_v not_o wise_a in_o thy_o own_o eye_n but_o fear_v god_n and_o 7._o pro._n 3._o 7._o depart_v from_o evil_n the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o our_o own_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n and_o of_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o our_o spiritual_a 10._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o eph._n 6._o 11_o 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 10._o enemy_n which_o will_v make_v we_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o while_o we_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o fall_v the_o six_o be_v to_o remember_v our_o end_n daily_o and_o continual_o as_o first_o the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n which_o will_v work_v our_o heart_n to_o god_n fear_n as_o the_o psalmist_n impli_v and_o 12._o psal_n 90._o 12._o second_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o end_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v call_v the_o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 14._o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o last_o and_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v make_v effectual_a be_v fervent_a prayer_n for_o it_o be_v no_o natural_a faculty_n or_o habit_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o promise_v to_o put_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o 40._o jer._n 32._o 39_o 40._o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o faithful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o psalmist_n who_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o knit_v their_o heart_n unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v fear_v his_o name_n 11._o psal_n 86._o 11._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o last_o virtue_n require_v be_v humility_n whereby_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v god_n power_n justice_n majesty_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o infinite_a perfection_n and_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n imperfection_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n we_o do_v renounce_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n as_o not_o belong_v unto_o we_o and_o ascribe_v it_o whole_o unto_o god_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o right_o appertain_v so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o humility_n to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n even_o to_o the_o ground_n as_o the_o word_n import_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o god_n most_o heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o contrariwise_o to_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n alone_o even_o of_o all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v in_o we_o or_o be_v do_v by_o we_o from_o who_o alone_o we_o have_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o name_n give_v the_o glory_n and_o of_o daniel_n o_o lord_n righteousness_n belong_v unto_o 11._o dan._n 9_o 7_o 11._o thou_o but_o unto_o we_o confusion_n of_o face_n because_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o humility_n be_v first_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n infiniteness_n in_o all_o excellency_n goodness_n and_o perfection_n in_o which_o he_o be_v so_o incomprehensible_o glorious_a that_o when_o we_o come_v in_o his_o presence_n it_o make_v we_o to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o what_o opinion_n soever_o before_o we_o have_v of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n even_o as_o the_o light_n of_o a_o glow-worm_n be_v quite_o dazzle_v when_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v upon_o it_o thus_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o majesty_n ezechiel_n be_v cast_v to_o the_o ground_n manoah_n conclude_v that_o he_o shall_v 5._o ezech._n 2._o 1._o judg._n 13._o 22._o esa_n 6._o 5._o die_v esayas_n cry_v out_o woe_n be_v i_o for_o i_o be_o undo_v because_o i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o unclean_a lip_n etc._n etc._n for_o my_o eye_n have_v see_v the_o king_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o job_n have_v see_v the_o lord_n abhor_a himself_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n 6._o job_n 42._o 6._o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o this_o god_n mighty_a and_o glorious_a in_o himself_o be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o confer_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o above_o all_o that_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o his_o only_a son_n to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o will_v make_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o to_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o to_o say_v with_o david_n who_o be_o i_o and_o my_o 22._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 18_o 22._o house_n that_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o hitherto_o wherefore_o thou_o be_v great_a o_o lord_n god_n for_o there_o be_v none_o like_o thou_o etc._n etc._n second_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n as_o abraham_n acknowledge_v and_o in_o respect_n 27._o gen._n 18._o 27._o of_o our_o soul_n which_o howsoever_o they_o be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o the_o corruption_n derive_v from_o they_o unto_o we_o they_o be_v whole_o defile_v in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o with_o original_a corruption_n and_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o regard_n we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n and_o to_o say_v with_o he_o father_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o be_o no_o more_o 15._o luk._n 15._o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o or_o do_v by_o we_o to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o have_v it_o of_o god_n free_a 10._o 1._o cor._n
which_o may_v hinder_v we_o as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n carnal_a security_n worldly_a distraction_n and_o earthly-mindednesse_a profaneness_n and_o small_a esteem_n of_o the_o word_n excessive_a eat_n or_o drink_v conceit_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n as_o though_o little_a or_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n of_o our_o teacher_n hypocrisy_n curiosity_n itch_a 12._o jam._n 1._o 21._o luke_n 18._o 34._o act_n 17._o 20._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 3._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 11_o 12._o ear_n factious_a affection_n whereby_o man_n have_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n hear_v or_o not_o hear_v according_a to_o that_o opinion_n which_o they_o have_v conceive_v of_o he_o that_o speak_v and_o partly_o this_o preparation_n consist_v in_o use_v all_o good_a help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o the_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n as_o to_o consider_v the_o weightiness_n of_o the_o action_n which_o we_o be_v about_o to_o perform_v namely_o a_o high_a and_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n which_o will_v further_o and_o seal_v up_o unto_o we_o our_o salvation_n or_o condemnation_n and_o be_v either_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o of_o death_n unto_o death_n soften_v we_o like_o wax_n or_o harden_v we_o like_o clay_n and_o make_v we_o one_o step_n near_o either_o to_o heaven_n or_o hell_n for_o god_n word_n shall_v never_o return_v void_a but_o accomplish_v what_o he_o please_v and_o shall_v prosper_v in_o the_o thing_n whereto_o he_o send_v it_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o end_n for_o 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o which_o we_o hear_v which_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n knowledge_n faith_n obedience_n love_n of_o god_n zeal_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n three_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o to_o find_v out_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v gather_v strength_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o they_o and_o our_o spiritual_a want_n that_o we_o may_v have_v they_o supply_v in_o this_o spiritual_a market_n of_o our_o soul_n four_o we_o must_v renew_v our_o repentance_n 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o that_o we_o come_v not_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o faith_n without_o which_o our_o hear_n will_v not_o profit_v us._n final_o we_o must_v use_v faithful_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o god_n will_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o minister_n in_o speak_v and_o we_o in_o hear_v and_o sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n his_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o build_v we_o up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o more_o and_o more_o enrich_v we_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o be_v thus_o prepare_v our_o next_o duty_n be_v that_o set_v aside_o all_o worldly_a impediment_n we_o resort_v unto_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n that_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o second_o sort_n of_o duty_n respect_v the_o action_n of_o hear_v itself_o unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o set_v ourselves_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o 48._o 〈…〉_o s._n 10._o 33._o â—_o thes_n 2._o 13._o 〈…〉_o 4._o 20._o â—_o 19_o 48._o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o mortal_a man_n but_o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n with_o all_o fear_n and_o reverence_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n humility_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n avoid_v as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o all_o distraction_n wander_a thought_n private_a read_n dulness_n drowzinesse_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n final_o with_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v apply_v and_o fit_v ourselves_o to_o every_o thing_n which_o be_v speak_v to_o profit_n by_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v doctrine_n 21._o luke_n 8._o 15._o &_o 2_o 19_o pro._n 4._o 21._o confutation_n reproof_n or_o consolation_n receive_v the_o word_n into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n and_o there_o reserve_v it_o as_o a_o precious_a treasure_n for_o our_o use_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o three_o and_o last_o sort_n be_v those_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v hear_v which_o be_v first_o to_o meditate_v on_o that_o which_o have_v be_v deliver_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v imprint_v it_o in_o our_o memory_n and_o work_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n second_o conference_n with_o other_o that_o we_o may_v be_v mutual_a helper_n for_o the_o understanding_n remember_v embrace_v and_o practise_v of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v three_o that_o we_o sanctify_v the_o word_n unto_o our_o use_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v that_o god_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n unto_o it_o and_o make_v it_o effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v and_o amend_v of_o our_o sinful_a life_n last_o we_o must_v on_o every_o fit_a occasion_n call_v to_o mind_n what_o we_o have_v 15._o rom._n 2._o 13._o jam._n 1._o 22._o luk._n 8._o 15._o hear_v that_o we_o may_v bring_v it_o unto_o use_n and_o conscionable_o practice_v what_o we_o have_v learn_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o three_o sort_n of_o duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n respect_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v only_o two_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n unto_o both_o which_o it_o be_v general_o require_v that_o they_o be_v administer_v first_o by_o a_o lawful_a minister_n and_o no_o other_o second_o only_o to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n either_o the_o faithful_a or_o their_o seed_n three_o that_o they_o be_v administer_v according_a to_o christ_n institution_n without_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n more_o especial_o unto_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o receive_v it_o worthy_o to_o which_o purpose_n diverse_a duty_n be_v require_v before_o in_o and_o after_o the_o communion_n before_o that_o we_o due_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o this_o holy_a action_n which_o consist_v first_o in_o a_o examination_n of_o ourselves_o how_o we_o be_v qualify_v with_o such_o save_a grace_n as_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o which_o be_v a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n as_o after_o that_o spiritual_a food_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o nourish_v we_o to_o life_n everlasting_a second_o knowledge_n of_o the_o main_n principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n respect_v either_o god_n or_o ourselves_o without_o which_o we_o can_v discern_v the_o lord_n body_n no_o more_o than_o a_o blind_a man_n can_v by_o his_o bodily_a sight_n discern_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n three_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n approve_v to_o be_v true_a and_o lively_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inward_a sanctification_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o in_o our_o outward_a work_n of_o piety_n mercy_n and_o righteousness_n four_o unfeigned_a repentance_n consist_v in_o a_o hearty_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a spring_v out_o of_o faith_n and_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n four_o love_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n approve_v by_o our_o willingness_n and_o readiness_n to_o give_v unto_o those_o that_o want_n and_o to_o forgive_v those_o that_o offend_v second_o after_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v require_v unfeigned_a humiliation_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n especial_o in_o these_o save_a grace_n before_o speak_v of_o second_o a_o hunger_a after_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v especial_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v purposely_o ordain_v to_o supply_v our_o want_n and_o strengthen_v our_o weakness_n in_o these_o grace_n three_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o general_a and_o especial_o of_o those_o which_o have_v come_v to_o our_o mind_n in_o our_o examination_n wherein_o we_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n four_o a_o steadfast_a resolution_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o faithful_a promise_n to_o god_n that_o if_o he_o will_v in_o christ_n accept_v of_o we_o though_o not_o prepare_v according_a to_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n but_o
in_o they_o 9_o pro._n 6._o 6._o matth._n 6._o 26._o psal_n 32._o 9_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n propound_v as_o good_a for_o our_o imitation_n and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a and_o final_o that_o we_o receive_v they_o with_o thanksgiving_n 5._o 2._o pet._n 2._o 22._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n so_o also_o here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n government_n and_o providence_n as_o first_o for_o the_o determine_n of_o doubt_n and_o controversy_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v clear_v and_o decide_v by_o cast_v of_o lot_n in_o the_o use_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o use_v prayer_n unto_o god_n and_o sometime_o 24._o pro._n 16._o 33._o act._n 1._o 23_o 24._o when_o the_o occasion_n be_v weighty_a fast_v desire_v of_o he_o that_o by_o his_o good_a providence_n he_o will_v direct_v they_o to_o the_o right_a end_n for_o which_o we_o use_v they_o and_o 18._o pro._n 18._o 18._o as_o before_o they_o be_v cast_v we_o be_v to_o refer_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o god_n determination_n so_o after_o we_o be_v to_o rest_v content_v and_o well_o please_v with_o his_o sentence_n second_o we_o be_v to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o god_n providence_n first_o in_o confer_v reward_n and_o blessing_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o we_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n when_o as_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o be_v unfeigned_o thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o they_o 16_o psal_n 144._o 6._o &_o 26._o 12._o &_o 66._o 16_o when_o in_o our_o word_n we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o and_o tell_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o when_o in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n we_o refer_v they_o whole_o to_o god_n glory_n and_o both_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o rom._n 2._o 4._o our_o own_o and_o other_o good_a take_v occasion_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n blessing_n bestow_v upon_o other_o we_o carry_v ourselves_o holy_o when_o as_o we_o rejoice_v with_o they_o in_o god_n bounty_n and_o goodness_n 26._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 26._o and_o join_v with_o they_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o like_a holy_a use_n we_o be_v 23._o psal_n 35._o 17._o gal._n 1._o 23._o to_o make_v of_o god_n providence_n in_o respect_n of_o punishment_n and_o affliction_n whether_o they_o be_v inflict_v upon_o ourselves_o or_o upon_o other_o as_o when_o 21._o job_n 1._o 20_o 21._o god_n lay_v his_o hand_n upon_o we_o by_o his_o judgement_n and_o chastizement_n we_o be_v to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o bear_v they_o with_o patience_n and_o thankfulness_n acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n in_o that_o we_o be_v 22._o lam._n 3._o 22._o not_o utter_o consume_v and_o profit_n by_o they_o both_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n unto_o new_a obedience_n so_o when_o 8._o heb._n 5._o 8._o we_o see_v god_n judgement_n upon_o other_o we_o be_v to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o example_n and_o communicate_v with_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o sorrow_n bear_v 11._o josh_n 22._o 20._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 6._o rom._n 12._o 1._o psal_n 58_o 11._o a_o part_n of_o their_o grief_n and_o magnify_v god_n justice_n which_o have_v find_v out_o the_o wicked_a to_o inflict_v upon_o they_o deserve_a punishment_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n in_o lawful_a oath_n more_o especial_o there_o be_v require_v in_o this_o commandment_n that_o we_o glorify_v and_o sanctify_v god_n name_n by_o our_o oath_n and_o vow_n first_o by_o our_o oath_n 23._o deut._n 6._o 13._o esa_n 45._o 23._o unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o honour_n god_n name_n in_o swear_v by_o it_o upon_o a_o just_a and_o necessary_a occasion_n acknowledge_v thereby_o god_n infinite_a wisdom_n from_o which_o nothing_o can_o hide_v his_o truth_n which_o abhor_v all_o lie_n and_o falsehood_n his_o justice_n which_o when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o be_v a_o witness_n and_o judge_n will_v neither_o suffer_v truth_n and_o innocency_n to_o go_v unrewarded_a nor_o untruth_n and_o guiltiness_n unpunished_a without_o respect_n of_o person_n second_o that_o we_o swear_v only_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n either_o direct_o 6._o esa_n 65._o 16._o jer._n 12_o 6._o or_o indirect_o and_o by_o no_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n three_o that_o we_o swear_v after_o a_o lawful_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o swear_v in_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o that_o which_o be_v true_a and_o true_o according_a to_o the_o persuasion_n 1._o jer._n 4._o 2._o rom._n 9_o 1._o of_o our_o mind_n in_o righteousness_n bind_v ourselves_o thereby_o only_o unto_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o in_o regard_n that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o clear_a the_o truth_n nor_o be_v believe_v in_o a_o matter_n of_o importance_n which_o much_o respect_v god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o or_o neighbour_n good_a and_o so_o come_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a action_n with_o all_o reverence_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n due_o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o condition_n and_o circumstance_n of_o our_o oath_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n last_o that_o we_o swear_v unto_o a_o right_a end_n namely_o to_o the_o glory_n 19_o josh_n 7._o 19_o of_o god_n by_o reveal_v and_o ratify_v a_o necessary_a and_o unknown_a truth_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v make_v manifest_a and_o to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n 16._o heb._n 6._o 16._o and_o ourselves_o that_o they_o may_v be_v satisfy_v all_o controversy_n and_o strife_n end_v all_o doubt_n and_o suspicion_n remove_v and_o our_o own_o truth_n and_o 11._o exod._n 22._o 11._o innocency_n declare_v and_o clear_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_n by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n the_o second_o special_a thing_n here_o require_v be_v lawful_a vow_n whereby_o we_o cheerful_o promise_v unto_o god_n some_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o either_o because_o we_o have_v already_o find_v he_o gracious_a and_o good_a unto_o we_o which_o move_v we_o to_o do_v this_o duty_n out_o of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n or_o because_o we_o expect_v his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n for_o some_o benefit_n to_o be_v receive_v or_o punishment_n to_o be_v avoid_v or_o remove_v out_o of_o our_o faith_n and_o hope_v ground_v upon_o god_n promise_n unto_o which_o vow_n that_o they_o may_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v namely_o that_o we_o make_v they_o lawful_o and_o true_o to_o perform_v they_o unto_o the_o make_n of_o a_o lawful_a vow_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v perform_v as_o a_o religious_a 11._o psal_n 76._o 11._o act_n to_o god_n and_o none_o other_o second_o that_o it_o be_v do_v after_o a_o religious_a and_o holy_a manner_n 1._o in_o truth_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a heart_n 2._o in_o 15._o 2._o chro._n 15._o 15._o righteousness_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n that_o he_o have_v power_n in_o himself_o to_o vow_v that_o thing_n or_o have_v the_o consent_n of_o his_o governor_n second_o that_o the_o thing_n vow_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n as_o be_v good_a and_o command_v or_o of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o good_a and_o profitable_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v use_v or_o hurtful_a and_o inconvenient_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v avoid_v three_o that_o we_o vow_v in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v that_o our_o vow_n be_v in_o the_o former_a respect_n lawful_a and_o very_o profitable_a either_o for_o the_o advance_v of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o good_a the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o make_v it_o to_o a_o right_a end_n as_o 13._o psal_n 66._o 13._o namely_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o benefit_n for_o the_o exercise_v of_o our_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n or_o the_o renew_n 8._o &_o 61._o 8._o and_o further_a of_o our_o repentance_n or_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o 11._o num._n 30._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 11._o faith_n and_o our_o good_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n about_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a duty_n in_o respect_n of_o performance_n of_o our_o vow_n there_o be_v require_v 3._o eccles_n 5._o 3._o num._n 30_o 3._o that_o it_o be_v do_v at_o the_o time_n appoint_v and_o without_o delay_n and_o
also_o without_o any_o diminution_n or_o abatement_n in_o quantity_n or_o quality_n of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v vow_v especial_o our_o care_n must_v be_v of_o perform_v our_o common_a vow_n in_o baptism_n in_o renounce_v all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o in_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n service_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n and_o what_o thing_n be_v require_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o four_o commandment_n the_o lord_n appoint_v a_o special_a time_n wherein_o all_o the_o former_a duty_n both_o public_a and_o private_a be_v principal_o to_o be_v perform_v which_o whosoever_o do_v neglect_v they_o manifest_o show_v that_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o power_n of_o all_o true_a religion_n the_o main_a duty_n require_v be_v that_o we_o remember_v to_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n in_o which_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n 2._o that_o we_o must_v remember_v to_o do_v it_o that_o be_v be_v mindful_a and_o careful_a to_o sanctify_v it_o to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n two_o thing_n be_v require_v first_o the_o rest_n second_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o the_o rest_n consist_v partly_o in_o a_o outward_a rest_n from_o bodily_a labour_n and_o worldly_a affair_n and_o in_o our_o inward_a rest_v from_o the_o servile_a work_n of_o sin_n the_o work_n from_o which_o we_o must_v rest_v be_v bodily_a labour_n and_o all_o worldly_a employment_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v distraction_n and_o hindrance_n to_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o buy_v and_o sell_v all_o manner_n of_o work_n of_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n travail_v feast_v of_o friend_n with_o meat_n not_o easy_o cook_v and_o such_o like_a for_o all_o kind_n of_o bodily_a labour_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v unlawful_a 5._o math._n 12._o 5._o except_o they_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o of_o which_o sort_n be_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o minister_n in_o the_o duty_n appertain_v to_o his_o ministry_n and_o of_o the_o people_n travail_v to_o the_o place_n of_o god_n worship_n or_o second_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n which_o be_v duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 6._o hos_fw-la 6._o 6._o as_o give_v of_o alm_n visit_v the_o sick_a and_o prisoner_n heal_v disease_n and_o sore_n by_o apply_v fit_a medicine_n and_o salve_n or_o last_o work_v of_o necessity_n which_o be_v of_o importance_n and_o can_v without_o great_a inconvenience_n be_v do_v afterward_o nor_o can_v have_v be_v do_v before_o for_o as_o for_o that_o necessity_n which_o arise_v from_o our_o negligence_n and_o careless_a oversight_n it_o be_v sinful_a and_o in_o the_o first_o word_n of_o this_o commandment_n forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o among_o these_o work_n of_o necessity_n we_o be_v to_o reckon_v labour_n in_o provide_v convenient_a food_n for_o our_o body_n tend_v of_o cattle_n when_o it_o be_v do_v rather_o in_o mercy_n which_o respect_v their_o necessity_n then_o for_o our_o own_o gain_n labour_n of_o mariner_n begin_v before_o the_o sabbath_n in_o their_o navigation_n at_o sea_n fight_v in_o a_o lawful_a war_n against_o our_o enemy_n labour_n of_o servant_n and_o subject_n impose_v upon_o they_o by_o their_o governor_n as_o necessary_a and_o not_o apparent_o discern_v by_o they_o to_o be_v otherwise_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a rest_n be_v our_o rest_v from_o sin_n as_o at_o all_o time_n so_o especial_o 13._o esa_n 56._o 2_o &_o 58._o 13._o on_o the_o sabbath_n for_o these_o work_n of_o darkness_n be_v above_o all_o other_o most_o servile_a and_o slavish_a see_v thereby_o we_o make_v ourselves_o the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n &_o the_o outward_a rest_n and_o this_o be_v the_o rest_n require_v on_o the_o sabbath_n the_o sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n be_v either_o by_o use_v the_o mean_n or_o do_v the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o this_o be_v do_v both_o public_o and_o private_o public_o by_o use_v the_o public_a mean_n of_o sanctification_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v do_v first_o of_o the_o minister_n by_o public_a pray_v in_o the_o congregation_n preach_v and_o read_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n second_o the_o people_n by_o frequent_v the_o assembly_n in_o the_o beginning_n and_o continue_v to_o the_o end_n of_o divine_a service_n and_o be_v there_o by_z carrying_z and_o behave_v themselves_o religious_o diligent_o &_o upright_o in_o call_v upon_o god_n name_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o 2._o levit._fw-la 19_o 30._o &_o 23._o 2._o 1._o cor._n 16._o 2._o public_a work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v almesdeed_n and_o collection_n for_o the_o poor_a private_o the_o sabbath_n be_v sanctify_v by_o our_o preparation_n to_o god_n public_a service_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n and_o after_o the_o public_a service_n by_o meditate_v on_o the_o word_n hear_v and_o apply_v it_o to_o our_o own_o use_n and_o by_o holy_a conference_n with_o other_o unto_o which_o duty_n respect_v the_o public_a worship_n we_o be_v to_o add_v and_o use_v these_o other_o mean_n of_o sanctify_v the_o remainder_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n or_o other_o religious_a &_o holy_a writing_n meditation_n on_o god_n word_n 1._o psal_n 92._o 1._o and_o work_n especial_o of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n invocation_n by_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o sing_v of_o psalm_n and_o final_o godly_a conference_n upon_o some_o fit_a subject_n which_o best_o fort_v to_o the_o present_a occasion_n and_o tend_v to_o the_o use_n of_o edification_n unto_o which_o mean_n we_o must_v add_v the_o private_a work_n of_o sanctification_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o appertain_v chief_o either_o to_o the_o body_n as_o the_o give_v of_o alm_n visit_v the_o sick_a and_o prisoner_n cure_v disease_n etc._n etc._n or_o else_o to_o the_o soul_n as_o teach_v the_o ignorant_a reclaim_v those_o who_o be_v seduce_v by_o error_n admonish_v those_o who_o fail_v of_o their_o duty_n by_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n rebuke_v the_o scandalous_a and_o wilful_a offender_n exhort_v the_o backward_a and_o sluggish_a comfort_v the_o distress_a counsel_v they_o for_o the_o good_a of_o their_o soul_n that_o need_v counsel_n and_o reconcile_a those_o who_o we_o know_v to_o be_v at_o variance_n but_o we_o must_v not_o only_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n but_o also_o as_o a_o special_a help_n and_o mean_n hereof_o we_o must_v remember_v to_o do_v it_o that_o be_v use_v all_o providence_n and_o care_n devotion_n and_o diligence_n about_o these_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n before_o the_o sabbath_n we_o must_v so_o forecast_v our_o business_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o worldly_a affair_n that_o we_o be_v not_o distract_v in_o perform_v of_o holy_a duty_n by_o have_v our_o mind_n tongue_n or_o action_n exercise_v and_o take_v up_o by_o they_o and_o on_o the_o sabbath_n we_o must_v remember_v to_o sanctify_v it_o by_o have_v our_o whole_a man_n take_v up_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n both_o public_o and_o private_o and_o by_o perform_v the_o duty_n require_v with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n 13._o esa_n 58._o 13._o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n cap._n ix_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n contain_v in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n require_v in_o the_o second_o under_o righteousness_n comprehend_v all_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o under_o sobriety_n all_o those_o which_o belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n by_o righteousness_n we_o understand_v a_o virtue_n or_o habit_n which_o order_v the_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n as_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o think_v the_o memory_n to_o remember_v the_o will_n to_o desire_v the_o affection_n and_o passion_n to_o covet_v and_o affect_v the_o whole_a body_n to_o act_v and_o perform_v all_o thing_n which_o we_o know_v good_a and_o profitable_a both_o for_o their_o soul_n body_n name_n and_o state_n for_o their_o temporal_a welfare_n and_o prosperity_n in_o this_o world_n and_o their_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o general_a rule_n of_o which_o righteousness_n be_v that_o we_o do_v all_o that_o and_o that_o only_a unto_o other_o 12._o math._n 5._o 12._o which_o we_o will_v
abroad_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o we_o be_v first_o by_o persuade_v we_o that_o god_n in_o christ_n love_v we_o and_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n his_o grace_n here_o and_o glory_n hereafter_o with_o the_o lively_a heat_n of_o which_o love_n our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n again_o from_o which_o spring_v a_o holy_a affection_n towards_o ourselves_o who_o be_v thus_o belove_v of_o god_n member_n of_o christ_n and_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o we_o seek_v the_o fruition_n of_o our_o chief_a goodness_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n which_o while_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o be_v poison_v with_o hatred_n of_o god_n and_o carnal_a self-love_n we_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v and_o from_o hence_o also_o arise_v the_o like_a affection_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n who_o we_o love_v for_o god_n sake_n not_o only_o as_o god_n creature_n and_o bear_v his_o image_n but_o also_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n so_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o love_n either_o ourselves_o or_o our_o neighbour_n as_o we_o ought_v and_o for_o our_o own_o and_o their_o good_a unless_o we_o love_v god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n first_o and_o chief_o from_o who_o sincere_a love_n the_o other_o spring_v and_o flow_v but_o when_o we_o sincere_o love_v god_n and_o so_o yield_v our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o first_o table_n our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n will_v necessary_o and_o inseparable_o follow_v for_o as_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v exercise_v immediate_o in_o religious_a virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o piety_n which_o we_o perform_v in_o his_o service_n so_o mediate_o by_o perform_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n the_o duty_n of_o a_o true_a and_o christian_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n for_o when_o our_o little_a goodness_n bound_v in_o narrow_a limit_n will_v not_o reach_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o we_o extend_v it_o as_o far_o as_o we_o be_v able_a and_o do_v what_o good_a we_o can_v our_o of_o a_o holy_a and_o sanctify_a affection_n to_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n to_o show_v our_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n and_o desire_v to_o show_v his_o love_n towards_o he_o again_o can_v not_o otherwise_o do_v it_o then_o by_o take_v 13._o psal_n 116._o 13._o the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o cause_v his_o goodness_n to_o extend_v to_o god_n poor_a saint_n that_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o to_o the_o excellent_a 3._o psal_n 16._o 2_o 3._o which_o in_o respect_n of_o its_o smallness_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n can_v in_o no_o sort_n reach_v unto_o he_o where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v that_o if_o we_o love_v 25._o act._n 17._o 25._o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n perform_v these_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n in_o and_o for_o he_o then_o do_v we_o when_o we_o do_v most_o good_a to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o show_v most_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o perform_v unto_o he_o such_o acceptable_a service_n as_o he_o require_v of_o we_o and_o will_v rich_o reward_v in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o he_o have_v swear_v that_o all_o those_o 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v shall_v serve_v he_o as_o well_o in_o righteousness_n as_o in_o holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n and_o his_o grace_n appear_v have_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v not_o only_o all_o ungodliness_n but_o also_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v as_o 12._o tit._n 2._o 12._o well_o sober_o and_o righteous_o as_o godly_a and_o religious_o in_o this_o present_a world_n §._o sect._n 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o but_o let_v we_o come_v to_o speak_v of_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n as_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n word_n it_o be_v propound_v unto_o we_o out_o of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n thou_o shall_v 18._o mat._n 19_o 19_o &_o 22._o 39_o levit._fw-la 19_o 18._o love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o wherein_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v two_o thing_n the_o duty_n command_v and_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o act_n of_o love_a and_o the_o object_n of_o our_o love_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o the_o first_o plain_o express_v the_o other_o necessary_o employ_v in_o the_o manner_n when_o as_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v they_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o the_o duty_n of_o love_n contain_v in_o it_o first_o a_o affection_n or_o motion_n of_o the_o heart_n wherewith_o we_o be_v affect_v and_o incline_v towards_o that_o we_o love_v second_o a_o earnest_n and_o long_a desire_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v it_o by_o be_v as_o it_o be_v unite_v unto_o it_o three_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o it_o and_o a_o contentation_n whereby_o we_o rest_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n and_o fruition_n satisfy_v with_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o be_v principal_o two_o the_o first_o that_o it_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a so_o the_o apostle_n require_v that_o our_o love_n be_v without_o dissimulation_n and_o unfeigned_a and_o the_o apostle_n john_n dissuade_v 9_o rom._n 12._o 9_o we_o from_o lip-love_n which_o be_v only_o in_o profession_n but_o fruitless_a and_o 18._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 6._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 18._o uneffectual_a in_o action_n little_a child_n say_v he_o let_v we_o not_o love_v in_o word_n neither_o in_o tongue_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n the_o other_o that_o it_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o all_o thing_n have_v fervent_a charity_n among_o yourselves_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sincere_a and_o fervent_a love_n which_o be_v so_o much_o and_o often_o commend_v and_o command_v in_o the_o scripture_n so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n this_o be_v my_o commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v 12._o joh._n 15._o 12._o love_v you_o and_o again_o a_o new_a commandment_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o that_o you_o love_v 23._o joh_n 13._o 34._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 23._o one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v you_o that_o you_o also_o love_v one_o another_o the_o apostle_n likewise_o walk_v in_o love_n as_o christ_n also_o have_v love_v we_o and_o have_v give_v himself_o 2._o eph._n 5._o 2._o for_o we_o etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n the_o object_n of_o this_o love_n plain_o express_v be_v our_o neighbour_n whereby_o we_o be_v not_o with_o the_o pharise_n to_o understand_v our_o friend_n only_o nor_o according_a 43._o mat._n 5._o 43._o to_o the_o vulgar_a use_n of_o the_o word_n those_o that_o dwell_v near_o unto_o we_o alone_o but_o all_o man_n without_o exception_n who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o we_o consist_v of_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n and_o body_n whether_o they_o be_v stranger_n or_o acquaintance_n friend_n or_o enemy_n unto_o us._n for_o all_o man_n be_v of_o the_o same_o flesh_n 26._o act._n 17._o 26._o and_o create_v according_a to_o the_o same_o image_n of_o god_n and_o also_o our_o brethren_n as_o they_o have_v all_o alike_o descend_v from_o the_o same_o first_o parent_n and_o this_o be_v employ_v in_o the_o law_n where_o that_o commandment_n which_o be_v give_v 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and_o punishment_n they_o ought_v to_o govern_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n as_o his_o deputy_n and_o in_o his_o stead_n and_o therefore_o to_o do_v the_o act_n of_o justice_n as_o if_o god_n himself_o be_v present_a or_o do_v but_o use_v their_o body_n tongue_n and_o part_n to_o perform_v his_o own_o will_n in_o which_o respect_n their_o chief_a care_n must_v be_v as_o to_o do_v justice_n themselves_o and_o administer_v righteous_a judgement_n so_o to_o contain_v their_o inferior_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o 2._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 2._o piety_n and_o justice_n therein_o seek_v not_o themselves_o or_o their_o own_o gain_n by_o corruption_n bribery_n extorsion_n or_o any_o kind_n of_o wrong_n and_o oppression_n but_o 6._o rom._n 13._o 4_o 6._o 2._o chro._n 19_o 6._o the_o glory_n of_o god_n chief_o and_o next_o unto_o it_o the_o good_a of_o their_o society_n and_o of_o every_o particular_a person_n under_o their_o government_n in_o respect_n of_o correction_n and_o punishment_n their_o duty_n 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offer_v unto_o us._n neither_o must_v we_o think_v it_o sufficient_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o reserve_v his_o sabbath_n for_o god_n service_n and_o spend_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o week_n in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n nor_o that_o we_o serve_v he_o in_o some_o thing_n and_o these_o in_o other_o nor_o on_o some_o other_o day_n beside_o the_o sabbath_n or_o some_o part_n only_o of_o every_o day_n reserve_v the_o rest_n to_o live_v as_o we_o listen_v but_o we_o must_v constant_o and_o continual_o in_o every_o thing_n and_o at_o every_o time_n perform_v service_n unto_o god_n in_o all_o our_o action_n and_o throughout_o our_o whole_a course_n and_o conversation_n not_o only_o in_o abstain_v from_o all_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v but_o also_o in_o perform_v of_o some_o christian_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n which_o he_o have_v command_v or_o in_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v unto_o they_o neither_o be_v god_n alone_o serve_v when_o we_o perform_v some_o religious_a act_n as_o pray_v hear_v the_o word_n sing_v psalm_n or_o some_o eminent_a work_n of_o charity_n and_o sobriety_n but_o also_o in_o the_o mean_a duty_n of_o the_o base_a calling_n yea_o even_o in_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v lawful_a sport_n and_o recreation_n when_o as_o we_o do_v they_o in_o faith_n which_o not_o only_o assure_v we_o that_o these_o action_n be_v command_v 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o of_o god_n and_o warrant_v by_o his_o word_n but_o that_o we_o and_o our_o work_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o so_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v they_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o be_v not_o chief_o the_o service_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n and_o also_o when_o in_o do_v these_o our_o ordinary_a business_n which_o belong_v to_o our_o calling_n we_o do_v repose_v our_o trust_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n that_o he_o will_v bless_v we_o in_o they_o and_o give_v they_o such_o success_n as_o shall_v be_v most_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o good_a and_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o they_o as_o blessing_n send_v from_o god_n with_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o when_o as_o in_o they_o we_o have_v a_o eye_n and_o due_a respect_n to_o god_n seek_v in_o they_o chief_o his_o glory_n and_o do_v they_o in_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o not_o for_o necessity_n only_o praise_n or_o profit_n fear_v of_o punishment_n or_o hope_v of_o reward_n which_o though_o we_o may_v respect_v secondary_o and_o in_o some_o degree_n in_o the_o ordinary_a action_n of_o our_o life_n yet_o not_o first_o and_o principal_o if_o we_o will_v be_v account_v to_o do_v god_n service_n in_o they_o and_o in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n mutual_a good_a especial_o the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o their_o and_o our_o own_o soul_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o no_o time_n be_v exempt_v from_o god_n service_n prove_v first_o by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n in_o which_o general_a sense_n if_o we_o take_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o large_o with_o these_o reference_n understand_v the_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n then_o be_v there_o no_o day_n hour_n or_o minute_n wherein_o we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o some_o of_o they_o and_o this_o appear_v both_o by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o firm_a reason_n the_o scripture_n require_v that_o our_o whole_a life_n be_v spend_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o daily_o perform_v unto_o he_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n so_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v we_o to_o walk_v daily_o according_a as_o god_n have_v direct_v we_o and_o make_v his_o word_n the_o rule_n of_o our_o conversation_n from_o which_o we_o must_v never_o swerve_v neither_o on_o the_o right_a 7._o gal._n 6._o 16._o psal_n 119._o 9_o jos_n 1._o 7._o hand_n nor_o on_o the_o left_a and_o to_o keep_v a_o continual_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o lest_o there_o be_v at_o any_o time_n in_o any_o of_o we_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o the_o 13._o deut._n 5._o 32._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o live_a god_n and_o to_o exhort_v one_o another_o daily_a whilst_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o we_o shall_v be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n the_o apostle_n peter_n persuade_v we_o to_o pass_v the_o whole_a time_n of_o our_o sojourn_v here_o in_o the_o 14._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o pro._n 28._o 14._o fear_n of_o god_n and_o not_o some_o part_n of_o it_o only_o which_o we_o can_v best_o spare_v and_o that_o we_o live_v no_o long_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n according_a to_o the_o lust_n of_o 2._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2._o man_n but_o the_o will_n of_o god_n see_v the_o time_n pass_v of_o our_o life_n may_v be_v enough_o yea_o far_o too_o much_o to_o have_v walk_v and_o wrought_v after_o the_o will_n of_o the_o gentile_n the_o 12._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o grace_n of_o god_n appear_v have_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v all_o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o therefore_o have_v the_o lord_n redeem_v we_o that_o be_v deliver_v out_o 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o enemy_n we_o may_v serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n of_o which_o we_o have_v also_o example_n in_o the_o scripture_n in_o the_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n who_o after_o their_o conversion_n pass_v their_o whole_a time_n in_o his_o fear_n and_o spend_v their_o strength_n in_o do_v unto_o he_o continual_a service_n so_o enoch_n be_v say_v to_o have_v walk_v 22._o gen._n 5._o 22._o with_o god_n that_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o pilgrimage_n to_o have_v keep_v he_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o to_o have_v carry_v himself_o in_o all_o his_o action_n as_o in_o his_o presence_n that_o he_o may_v be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o david_n as_o he_o make_v it_o a_o mark_n of_o a_o bless_a man_n to_o meditate_v and_o exercise_v himself_o in_o the_o law_n of_o 2._o psal_n 1._o 1_o 2._o god_n day_n and_o night_n so_o do_v he_o in_o many_o place_n show_v that_o it_o be_v his_o own_o practice_n my_o mouth_n say_v he_o shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o 46._o psal_n 71._o 15._o psal_n 55._o 17._o psa_fw-la 119._o 97_o 11â—_n &_o 145._o 2._o act._n 26._o 7._o &_o 2._o 46._o salvation_n all_o the_o day_n for_o i_o know_v not_o the_o number_n thereof_o evening_n and_o morning_n and_o at_o noon_n will_v i_o pray_v and_o cry_v aloud_o o_o how_o love_v i_o thy_o law_n it_o be_v my_o meditation_n all_o the_o day_n i_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o perform_v thy_o statute_n always_o even_o unto_o the_o end_n every_o day_n will_v i_o bless_v thou_o and_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v of_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o the_o jew_n that_o they_o do_v instant_o serve_v god_n day_n night_n and_o particular_o of_o himself_o that_o it_o be_v 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o his_o continual_a exercise_n to_o have_v always_o a_o good_a conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n but_o the_o best_a precedent_n of_o all_o for_o our_o imitation_n be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o spend_v his_o whole_a time_n in_o do_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o in_o the_o day_n time_n preach_v and_o do_v miracle_n and_o work_n of_o mercy_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v salvation_n unto_o the_o lose_a sheep_n of_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o in_o the_o night_n sequester_v himself_o for_o prayer_n &_o meditation_n in_o the_o mount_n of_o olive_n second_o god_n have_v give_v his_o law_n not_o that_o we_o shall_v sometime_o observe_v his_o commandment_n and_o sometime_o break_v they_o but_o that_o we_o may_v observe_v they_o daily_o and_o continual_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n and_o that_o it_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o rule_n and_o squire_n according_a unto_o 9_o psal_n 119._o 9_o which_o we_o be_v to_o frame_v our_o whole_a life_n and_o every_o particular_a action_n for_o there_o he_o prescribe_v duty_n to_o be_v perform_v at_o all_o time_n on_o his_o sabbath_n and_o on_o the_o six_o day_n beside_o the_o general_a duty_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o and_o those_o that_o respect_v we_o in_o our_o particular_a calling_n the_o duty_n of_o piety_n whereby_o we_o offer_v unto_o he_o immediate_a service_n and_o
life_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o mean_n consist_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o diverse_a action_n and_o unto_o these_o meditation_n we_o be_v for_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n to_o add_v diverse_a action_n as_o first_o we_o must_v daily_o renew_v our_o promise_n unto_o god_n make_v in_o baptism_n and_o bewail_v our_o manifold_a frailty_n and_o imperfection_n whereby_o we_o have_v often_o fail_v herein_o we_o be_v to_o resolve_v and_o promise_n that_o if_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o we_o and_o pass_v by_o our_o former_a infirmity_n we_o will_v with_o more_o entire_a affection_n renounce_v sin_n satan_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o worship_n &_o service_n and_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o heart_n more_o and_o more_o inflame_v with_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o absolute_a perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o shine_v in_o his_o unspeakable_a and_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o which_o love_n towards_o god_n will_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v it_o be_v but_o a_o drop_n that_o distil_v from_o this_o fountain_n and_o but_o a_o spark_n that_o arise_v from_o this_o infinite_a flame_n three_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o religious_a duty_n as_o prayer_n meditation_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a which_o will_v increase_v our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o final_o we_o must_v resolve_v to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o do_v daily_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o god_n sake_n whereby_o our_o faith_n will_v get_v daily_o new_a assurance_n that_o see_v we_o be_v willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o willing_a to_o glorify_v we_o before_o his_o 30._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n for_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o fruit_n which_o spring_n from_o the_o root_n of_o faith_n the_o flame_n and_o heat_n which_o proceed_v from_o this_o fire_n the_o very_a breath_n whereby_o it_o live_v and_o the_o action_n and_o motion_n wherein_o it_o be_v exercise_v and_o therefore_o if_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o these_o fruit_n it_o be_v but_o a_o barren_a tree_n and_o dead_a stock_n a_o useless_a fire_n which_o be_v cover_v give_v no_o light_n or_o heat_n a_o dead_a carcase_n without_o breath_n a_o idle_a habit_n without_o virtue_n or_o vigour_n and_o for_o want_v of_o exercise_n languish_v and_o decay_v daily_o in_o strength_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o the_o strength_n thereof_o be_v use_v and_o seasonable_o employ_v in_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n it_o will_v like_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n be_v confirm_v and_o redouble_v by_o this_o daily_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o persuade_v unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o faith_n let_v we_o consider_v more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o will_v thereby_o accrue_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o we_o shall_v live_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v assure_v title_n and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o promise_n without_o any_o intercession_n or_o intermission_n of_o our_o comfort_n and_o hope_n see_v god_n require_v of_o we_o no_o other_o condition_n second_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o live_v the_o life_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n 4._o hab_z 2._o 4._o mat._n 4._o 4._o which_o be_v principal_o sustain_v by_o god_n and_o hold_v dependency_n not_o on_o earthly_a thing_n but_o chief_o on_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n which_o can_v never_o fail_v and_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n subiect_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o regiment_n and_o government_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o live_v yet_o not_o i_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o the_o life_n which_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o 20._o gal._n 2._o 20._o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o which_o life_n of_o grace_n certain_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n three_o hereof_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n shall_v be_v voluntary_o subject_v to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o be_v daily_o in_o covenant_n with_o god_n we_o shall_v by_o virtue_n of_o his_o spirit_n assist_v we_o keep_v all_o our_o faculty_n and_o function_n sense_n and_o action_n in_o covenant_n with_o 1._o job_n 31._o 1._o we_o that_o they_o shall_v in_o all_o thing_n obey_v he_o and_o do_v nothing_o which_o be_v displease_v unto_o he_o four_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n daily_o we_o shall_v with_o it_o renew_v all_o the_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n which_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o depend_v upon_o it_o and_o by_o water_v the_o root_n give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n unto_o all_o the_o branch_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o we_o shall_v spend_v all_o our_o labour_n in_o vain_a if_o neglect_v faith_n we_o use_v all_o diligence_n and_o endeavour_n to_o increase_v in_o love_n patience_n hope_v or_o any_o other_o grace_n or_o to_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o they_o in_o a_o christian_a conversation_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n like_o those_o who_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o water_v the_o bough_n and_o branch_n of_o a_o tree_n and_o never_o take_v care_n to_o water_v the_o root_n more_o especial_o if_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o faith_n we_o shall_v hereby_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n for_o when_o we_o firm_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o our_o use_n the_o power_n wisdom_n goodness_n promise_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o with_o strong_a embracement_n unite_v they_o unto_o we_o we_o may_v easy_o with_o all_o safety_n and_o security_n rest_n and_o rely_v upon_o they_o we_o shall_v hereby_o also_o strengthen_v our_o hope_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o expectation_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v and_o according_a as_o our_o faith_n be_v strong_a or_o weak_a in_o apprehension_n of_o the_o promise_n so_o also_o be_v our_o hope_n which_o wait_v for_o their_o fruition_n we_o shall_v increase_v by_o it_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o more_o and_o often_o we_o apprehend_v the_o divine_a fire_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o the_o more_o our_o cold_a heart_n be_v thereby_o inflame_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o it_o so_o that_o we_o return_v unto_o he_o love_n for_o love_n and_o our_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n there_o be_v no_o strong_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n earnest_a to_o glorify_v he_o then_o to_o be_v full_o assure_v that_o he_o will_v glorify_v us._n it_o will_v work_v in_o we_o and_o daily_o renew_v our_o patience_n when_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o assurance_n that_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o love_a father_n and_o not_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o severe_a judge_n that_o they_o be_v stint_v and_o measure_v out_o unto_o we_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o quantity_n and_o continuance_n by_o a_o most_o wise_a providence_n which_o will_v not_o let_v they_o exceed_v either_o our_o strength_n or_o necessity_n that_o they_o be_v inflict_v out_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o be_v sign_n not_o of_o our_o rejection_n but_o adoption_n and_o salvation_n that_o they_o shall_v 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o have_v a_o good_a issue_n and_o work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o our_o eternal_a glory_n it_o will_v increase_v our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o our_o assurance_n be_v daily_o renew_v of_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o victory_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n of_o our_o safety_n under_o his_o protection_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v his_o love_n from_o us._n it_o will_v daily_o replenish_v our_o
salt_n of_o wisdom_n and_o either_o tend_v to_o spiritual_a edification_n by_o instruction_n admonition_n exhortation_n reprehension_n 29._o ephe._n 4._o 29._o counsel_n or_o comfort_n or_o to_o his_o temporal_a good_a in_o his_o worldly_a affair_n and_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n be_v further_v when_o unto_o these_o former_a we_o add_v such_o speech_n as_o more_o proper_o tend_v to_o our_o own_o good_a as_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o increase_n of_o any_o other_o save_v grace_n as_o when_o we_o mutual_o inform_v one_o another_o and_o stir_v up_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o we_o by_o holy_a conference_n or_o else_o such_o as_o be_v profitable_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o temporal_a estate_n as_o about_o the_o ordinary_a business_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o earthly_a affair_n in_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o conversant_a now_o that_o we_o may_v thus_o rule_v our_o tongue_n and_o order_v our_o speech_n in_o this_o holy_a manner_n abstain_v from_o all_o light_n and_o vain_a word_n frivolous_a and_o unprofitable_a discourse_n and_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a communication_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v give_v we_o this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n that_o we_o may_v thereby_o glorify_v he_o and_o benefit_n one_o another_o especial_o in_o the_o best_a thing_n &_o therefore_o they_o who_o neglect_v these_o and_o direct_v their_o speech_n to_o contrary_a end_n do_v most_o fearful_o abuse_v this_o excellent_a gift_n and_o thereby_o just_o deserve_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n be_v always_o present_a with_o we_o and_o be_v a_o earwitness_n of_o all_o our_o speech_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o blush_v for_o shame_n to_o speak_v any_o thing_n in_o his_o hear_n which_o we_o will_v not_o utter_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o grave_n wise_a and_o religious_a superior_a three_o let_v we_o continual_o remember_v that_o fearful_a say_n of_o our_o saviour_n that_o we_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n of_o every_o idle_a word_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o that_o by_o our_o word_n we_o shall_v either_o 37._o mat._n 12._o 36_o 37._o be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o vain_o and_o causeless_o increase_v our_o account_n not_o only_o by_o idle_a and_o unprofitable_a but_o rot_a and_o unsavourie_a speech_n nor_o use_v this_o wind_n of_o word_n as_o bellows_n to_o kindle_v against_o ourselves_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n wrath_n here_o and_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o to_o this_o purpose_n let_v we_o with_o the_o prophet_n david_n take_v heed_n 1._o psal_n 39_o 1._o to_o our_o way_n that_o we_o offend_v not_o with_o our_o tongue_n and_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o unruly_a evil_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n compare_v it_o like_o a_o headstrong_a 4._o jam._n 3._o 3_o 4._o horse_n that_o will_v stand_v on_o no_o ground_n let_v we_o break_v it_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o curb_v it_o in_o with_o the_o bridle_n of_o his_o fear_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rush_v into_o any_o unprofitable_a &_o wicked_a speech_n and_o because_o we_o can_v by_o all_o our_o force_n and_o skill_n care_n and_o watchfulness_n tame_v this_o wild_a and_o unruly_a beast_n but_o that_o it_o will_v break_v out_o and_o utter_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v either_o vain_a and_o useless_a or_o hurtful_a and_o sinful_a let_v we_o often_o desire_v the_o lord_n who_o give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o he_o will_v by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n rule_n and_o order_v they_o and_o that_o he_o will_v set_v a_o watch_n before_o our_o mouth_n and_o keep_v the_o door_n 3._o psal_n 141._o 3._o of_o our_o lip_n that_o we_o may_v speak_v only_o those_o thing_n which_o may_v tend_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o mutual_a good_a of_o one_o another_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o work_n and_o action_n final_o our_o daily_a care_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v right_o to_o order_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n that_o they_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n both_o in_o do_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o in_o leave_v undo_v the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o that_o whether_o they_o respect_v god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o for_o our_o time_n and_o strength_n must_v be_v spend_v either_o in_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n or_o in_o the_o work_n of_o justice_n charity_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n or_o of_o temperance_n sobriety_n and_o holiness_n towards_o ourselves_o either_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o fit_v and_o enable_v unto_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o that_o so_o we_o may_v 1._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o ephe._n 4._o 1._o glorify_v our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n edify_v our_o brethren_n by_o our_o good_a example_n make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o high_a call_n adorn_v our_o profession_n gain_v other_o to_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n and_o by_o our_o fruitfulness_n of_o obedience_n obtain_v a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n when_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n and_o render_v unto_o every_o one_o according_a to_o their_o work_n neither_o must_v we_o only_o take_v care_n that_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v take_v up_o and_o furnish_v with_o good_a thought_n and_o holy_a affection_n and_o our_o tongue_n exercise_v in_o christian_a communication_n and_o speech_n savour_v of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n but_o also_o that_o we_o bring_v they_o to_o good_a effect_n by_o practise_v what_o we_o think_v and_o speak_v in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n nor_o that_o we_o mortify_v sin_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o in_o our_o earthly_a member_n 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o and_o outward_a man_n and_o if_o through_o frailty_n we_o have_v entertain_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n sinful_a thought_n and_o desire_n or_o break_v out_o into_o rash_a and_o inconsiderate_a speech_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o stay_v here_o and_o not_o produce_v it_o into_o act_n which_o be_v to_o give_v this_o curse_a birth_n full_a growth_n and_o strength_n and_o to_o consummate_v and_o bring_v it_o to_o full_a maturity_n and_o perfection_n 15._o jam._n 1._o 14_o 15._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n good_a pleasure_n in_o all_o thing_n the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o perform_v be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o to_o resign_v our_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o soul_n body_n and_o state_n to_o be_v govern_v and_o guide_v by_o his_o providence_n without_o murmur_v or_o repine_v be_v content_v with_o whatsoever_o he_o send_v and_o to_o endure_v what_o he_o inflict_v not_o only_o with_o meekness_n and_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o apostle_n paul_n a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o have_v learn_v in_o all_o estate_n to_o be_v content_a so_o that_o he_o can_v be_v abase_v and_o abound_v full_a and_o hungry_a yea_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o help_n of_o christ_n that_o strengthen_v he_o 12._o phil._n 4._o 11._o 12._o to_o the_o attain_n of_o which_o contentation_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_o wise_a and_o know_v what_o be_v better_o for_o we_o than_o we_o ourselves_o infinite_a 32._o matth._n 6._o 32._o in_o power_n and_o able_a to_o do_v that_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a and_o infinite_a in_o goodness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o that_o he_o will_v do_v that_o unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v most_o profitable_a especial_o for_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o by_o his_o providence_n he_o rule_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o most_o wise_o and_o powerful_o direct_v they_o to_o the_o good_a of_o all_o that_o depend_v upon_o he_o that_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n he_o do_v thereby_o watch_v over_o they_o that_o fear_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o want_v any_o 9_o psal_n 34._o 9_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a final_o we_o be_v to_o remember_v
5_o 6_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14_o 15._o drive_v with_o the_o wind_n and_o toss_v to_o and_o fro_o neither_o let_v that_o man_n think_v that_o he_o shall_v receive_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v this_o our_o faith_n when_o we_o come_v to_o pray_v be_v utter_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o cast_v away_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n to_o ground_v our_o faith_n whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n his_o infinite_a mercy_n love_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o &_o the_o perfect_a merit_n &_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o must_v we_o look_v to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o other_o grace_n necessary_o require_v in_o those_o that_o pray_v with_o hope_n to_o be_v hear_v but_o to_o their_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n nor_o upon_o faith_n itself_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o as_o think_v thereby_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n upon_o which_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v and_o the_o alone_a instrument_n whereby_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v apply_v unto_o us._n but_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o faith_n we_o have_v speak_v before_o and_o therefore_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o humility_n and_o with_o reverence_n and_o fervency_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o heart_n there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n require_v first_o humility_z whereby_o we_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n unfeigned_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o tread_v upon_o the_o earth_n or_o to_o look_v up_o unto_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o god_n glorious_a presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o reject_v all_o pharisaical_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n we_o be_v to_o confess_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n with_o jacob_n that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n 15._o gen._n 18._o 27._o &_o 32_o 10._o psal_n 22_o 6._o esa_n 6._o 22._o luk_n 15._o 21._o luk._n 18._o 13._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 15._o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n with_o esay_n that_o we_o be_v man_n of_o pollute_a lip_n with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v god_n child_n with_o the_o publican_n that_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n yea_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o of_o all_o sinner_n we_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o this_o humility_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v receive_v into_o grace_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v all_o our_o petition_n for_o he_o will_v look_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n 17._o esa_n 66._o 2._o psal_n 34._o 18._o esa_n 57_o 15._o psal_n 51._o 17._o psal_n 9_o 12._o &_o 10._o 17._o he_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v dwell_v with_o he_o with_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v he_o be_v make_v propitious_a and_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o hear_v his_o suit_n for_o he_o forget_v not_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o humble_a but_o he_o hear_v their_o prayer_n and_o will_v prepare_v their_o heart_n and_o will_v cause_v his_o ear_n to_o hear_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o heart_n be_v reverence_n unto_o which_o david_n exhort_v serve_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n 11_o psal_n 2._o 11_o and_o rejoice_v with_o tremble_v and_o perform_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n in_o 7._o psal_n 5_o 7._o thy_o fear_n say_v he_o will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n the_o which_o reverence_n may_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v who_o be_v present_a with_o we_o see_v all_o our_o action_n and_o how_o we_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o his_o service_n and_o be_v infinite_a both_o in_o justice_n and_o power_n to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a and_o abuse_v his_o holy_a ordinance_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o a_o formal_a cold_a and_o careless_a service_n and_o also_o in_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n if_o we_o worship_v he_o aright_o and_o second_o if_o we_o consider_v withal_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n unto_o who_o notwithstanding_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a grace_n and_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v this_o high_a honour_n and_o inestimable_a prerogative_n to_o come_v into_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o to_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v fervency_n of_o affection_n and_o zealous_a devotion_n whereby_o we_o do_v with_o all_o earnestness_n desire_v to_o have_v all_o our_o sin_n pardon_v &_o our_o want_n supply_v &_o with_o all_o hearty_a cheerfulness_n without_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n coldness_n and_o weariness_n continue_v in_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o come_v unto_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o want_n which_o infer_v a_o urgent_a necessity_n to_o have_v they_o pardon_v and_o these_o supply_v and_o by_o consider_v the_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o action_n and_o the_o fruit_n that_o come_v of_o it_o which_o be_v far_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n cap._n xv._o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o prayer_n and_o of_o their_o quantity_n and_o quality_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o our_o gesture_n and_o voice_n in_o prayer_n and_o these_o be_v the_o essential_a duty_n belong_v unto_o prayer_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v other_o which_z be_v circumstantial_a and_o 40._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 40._o accidental_a of_o which_o there_o can_v for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v give_v any_o general_a and_o certain_a rule_n but_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o order_n after_o a_o decent_a &_o comely_a manner_n and_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n and_o the_o further_a of_o those_o internal_a duty_n before_o speak_v of_o which_o be_v essential_a and_o always_o necessary_a the_o first_o be_v the_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v such_o as_o may_v further_o our_o inward_a humility_n reverence_n and_o fervency_n of_o devotion_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n in_o former_a time_n &_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o country_n where_o we_o live_v use_v those_o gesture_n which_o be_v use_v in_o they_o to_o express_v external_a worship_n humility_n and_o reverence_n as_o among_o we_o stand_v kneeling_z uncover_v of_o the_o head_n lift_v up_o of_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n and_o in_o extraordinary_a and_o great_a humiliation_n prostrate_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n cast_v down_o our_o eye_n as_o be_v ashamed_a to_o look_v towards_o heaven_n and_o knock_v of_o the_o breast_n as_o bewail_v the_o sinful_a corruption_n therein_o contain_v in_o all_o which_o our_o chief_a endeavour_n must_v be_v that_o the_o inward_a affection_n and_o disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n do_v answer_n unto_o the_o outward_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n without_o which_o they_o be_v but_o hypocritical_a show_n the_o second_o be_v the_o voice_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o prayer_n so_o often_o as_o convenient_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 14_o 15._o &_o 71._o 23_o 24._o &_o 119._o 171._o hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o we_o may_v see_v it_o be_v one_o special_a end_n for_o which_o god_n have_v give_v it_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v by_o it_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o prayer_n and_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n not_o that_o he_o himself_o need_v it_o for_o he_o search_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n but_o for_o the_o example_n and_o edification_n of_o other_o as_o in_o public_a prayer_n and_o for_o the_o intention_n of_o our_o own_o affection_n the_o attention_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n in_o our_o private_a prayer_n which_o notwithstanding_o must_v be_v do_v with_o this_o caution_n that_o see_v private_a prayer_n must_v be_v make_v in_o secret_a we_o must_v not_o speak_v aloud_o in_o our_o closet_n or_o chamber_n so_o as_o other_o may_v hear_v and_o understand_v we_o or_o at_o least_o we_o must_v not_o 6._o matth._n 6._o 6._o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n see_v it_o be_v but_o gross_a hypocrisy_n which_o we_o must_v not_o only_o avoid_v but_o even_o the_o very_a
steal_v no_o more_o but_o rather_o let_v he_o labour_n 28._o eph._n 4._o 28._o work_v with_o his_o hand_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a unto_o which_o precept_n of_o holy_a scripture_n prescribe_v labour_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n as_o fit_a pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o have_v always_o live_v in_o lawful_a calling_n and_o have_v faithful_o labour_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o they_o as_o of_o abel_n and_o noah_n before_o the_o flood_n the_o one_o a_o shepherd_n the_o other_o a_o husbandman_n and_o after_o the_o flood_n of_o the_o patriarch_n abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o all_o their_o posterity_n that_o descend_v of_o they_o of_o moses_n david_n the_o king_n and_o prophet_n of_o the_o disciple_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o as_o he_o profess_v labour_v more_o abundant_o than_o they_o all_o not_o only_o 9_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 9_o &_o 2._o thes_n 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o employ_v himself_o in_o his_o painful_a ministry_n and_o apostleship_n but_o labour_v also_o with_o his_o hand_n that_o he_o may_v not_o be_v offensive_a but_o be_v a_o good_a example_n for_o other_o to_o imitate_v yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o though_o he_o be_v free_a bear_v and_o the_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o his_o father_n submit_v himself_o as_o a_o servant_n to_o the_o common_a law_n of_o mankind_n tie_v himself_o by_o a_o voluntary_a necessity_n to_o labour_n in_o his_o call_n and_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o the_o which_o he_o do_v with_o 4._o john_n 9_o 4._o such_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n that_o he_o profess_v it_o to_o be_v his_o meat_n and_o 34._o john_n 4._o 34._o drink_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o and_o to_o finish_v his_o work_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o son_n and_o heir_n can_v not_o be_v free_a from_o labour_n how_o shall_v any_o of_o his_o servant_n be_v exempt_v if_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o vineyard_n can_v not_o be_v 6._o matth._n 20._o 6._o privilege_v from_o take_v pain_n with_o what_o face_n can_v any_o of_o the_o hire_a labourer_n excuse_v their_o idleness_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o it_o be_v god_n ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v labour_v in_o our_o calling_n again_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n himself_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o that_o it_o be_v his_o ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v labour_v in_o they_o it_o be_v he_o that_o create_v and_o redeem_v and_o continual_o preserve_v we_o who_o have_v call_v and_o set_v we_o in_o our_o place_n and_o have_v appoint_v unto_o every_o one_o their_o work_n and_o task_n and_o have_v not_o only_o promise_v his_o help_n and_o assistance_n in_o all_o our_o labour_n but_o also_o have_v encourage_v we_o to_o take_v pain_n by_o assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v rich_o reward_v they_o when_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o work_n and_o therefore_o if_o after_o all_o this_o we_o will_v detract_v our_o labour_n and_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o leave_v our_o stand_n and_o to_o withdraw_v ourselves_o from_o under_o his_o government_n to_o neglect_v god_n work_n and_o to_o do_v service_n unto_o satan_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o our_o own_o flesh_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o deprive_v our_o soul_n of_o that_o comfort_n which_o we_o may_v have_v in_o his_o company_n and_o assistance_n and_o by_o pretend_v difficulty_n in_o the_o achieve_v our_o labour_n to_o argue_v and_o accuse_v he_o of_o insufficiency_n who_o have_v undertake_v to_o assist_v we_o and_o by_o his_o help_n to_o give_v good_a success_n unto_o all_o our_o just_a endeavour_n what_o be_v it_o but_o for_o the_o enjoy_n of_o short_a and_o carnal_a ease_n to_o our_o flesh_n to_o forfeit_v all_o hope_n of_o obtain_v those_o rich_a heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a reward_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v unto_o we_o as_o the_o free_a and_o gracious_a wage_n of_o our_o momentany_a labour_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n bless_v the_o diligent_a with_o many_o benefit_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o manifold_a benefit_n wherewith_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o bless_v our_o labour_n if_o we_o be_v painful_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o contrariwise_o how_o much_o he_o abhor_v and_o condemn_v sloth_n and_o idleness_n punish_v they_o that_o live_v in_o it_o with_o innumerable_a evil_n which_o he_o have_v just_o cause_v to_o attend_v upon_o it_o concern_v the_o former_a it_o may_v be_v a_o strong_a inducement_n to_o make_v we_o diligent_a in_o our_o calling_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o benefit_n which_o accrue_v upon_o it_o for_o whereas_o every_o one_o be_v ready_a to_o ask_v who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a and_o be_v easy_o draw_v to_o any_o course_n by_o the_o 6._o psal_n 4._o 6._o golden_a chain_n of_o gain_n and_o advantage_n the_o wiseman_n tell_v we_o first_o general_o that_o in_o all_o labour_n there_o be_v profit_n whereas_o idle_a talk_v with_o the_o lip_n tend_v 23._o pro._n 14._o 23._o only_o to_o penury_n and_o in_o many_o other_o place_n he_o set_v forth_o more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n that_o do_v accompany_v it_o for_o it_o exalt_v to_o honour_n and_o authority_n according_a to_o that_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a shall_v bear_v 24._o pro._n 12._o 24._o rule_n but_o the_o slothful_a shall_v be_v under_o tribute_n and_o again_o see_v thou_o a_o man_n diligent_a 29._o pro._n 22._o 29._o in_o his_o business_n he_o shall_v stand_v before_o king_n he_o shall_v not_o stand_v before_o mean_a man_n it_o build_v the_o house_n and_o make_v and_o erect_v mansion_n place_n for_o themselves_o and_o their_o posterity_n so_o say_v solomon_n prepare_v thy_o work_n without_o 27._o pro._n 24._o 27._o and_o make_v it_o fit_a for_o thyself_o in_o the_o field_n and_o afterward_o build_v thy_o house_n contrary_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o many_o in_o these_o time_n who_o prefer_v building_n and_o neglect_v husbandry_n and_o take_v care_n to_o set_v up_o fair_a house_n before_o they_o have_v any_o land_n to_o lay_v unto_o they_o build_v themselves_o quite_o out_o of_o door_n and_o like_a fool_n make_v house_n for_o wise_a man_n to_o dwell_v in_o it_o be_v crown_v by_o the_o lord_n with_o riches_n and_o plenty_n for_o he_o that_o till_v the_o land_n shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o 13._o pro._n 12._o 11._o &_o 28._o 19_o pro._n 10._o 4._o &_o 20._o 13._o bread_n and_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a make_v rich_a and_o whereas_o that_o which_o come_v light_o be_v as_o idle_o spend_v that_o which_o be_v get_v by_o honest_a labour_n be_v preserve_v and_o multiply_v according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o wiseman_n wealth_n get_v by_o vanity_n shall_v be_v diminish_v but_o he_o that_o gather_v by_o labour_n 11._o pro._n 13._o 11._o shall_v increase_v it_o preserve_v the_o body_n in_o health_n which_o languish_v with_o idleness_n make_v the_o meat_n pleasant_a by_o quicken_a the_o appetite_n and_o the_o sleep_n sweet_a whereas_o the_o idle_a turn_n upon_o the_o bed_n as_o a_o door_n upon_o the_o 14._o eccl._n 5._o 12._o pro._n 26._o 14._o hinge_n and_o not_o be_v able_a to_o rest_n because_o they_o have_v not_o labour_v toil_v themselves_o with_o too_o much_o ease_n and_o be_v tire_v with_o tumble_v even_o upon_o their_o bed_n of_o down_o be_v just_o punish_v by_o god_n with_o restless_a toss_n and_o sweat_v in_o the_o night_n because_o they_o will_v take_v no_o pain_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o day_n it_o afford_v comfortable_a and_o liberal_a mean_n not_o only_o for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o ourselves_o and_o those_o that_o belong_v unto_o we_o but_o also_o whereby_o we_o may_v be_v beneficial_a unto_o other_o that_o need_v our_o help_n and_o exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o he_o will_v rich_o reward_v and_o crown_n with_o glory_n and_o 26._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 35._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 18_o 19_o pro._n 21._o 25_o 26._o happiness_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n for_o whereas_o the_o sluggard_n who_o hand_n refuse_v to_o labour_n get_v nothing_o for_o himself_o to_o satisfy_v his_o desire_n though_o he_o covet_v greedy_o all_o the_o day_n long_o the_o righteous_a that_o be_v diligent_a in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o call_n have_v not_o only_o sufficient_a for_o his_o own_o use_n but_o give_v liberal_o to_o other_o and_o spare_v not_o and_o this_o end_n the_o apostle_n propound_v to_o our_o pain_n in_o our_o honest_a calling_n willing_a man_n to_o labour_n 28._o eph._n 4._o
posterity_n that_o in_o the_o sweat_n of_o their_o face_n they_o shall_v eat_v their_o bread_n by_o which_o borrow_a speech_n from_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o who_o labour_n with_o their_o hand_n be_v mean_v that_o all_o of_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n shall_v serve_v god_n with_o pain_n and_o diligence_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o call_n which_o they_o have_v take_v upon_o they_o as_o magistrate_n in_o their_o government_n minister_n in_o their_o study_n preach_v and_o other_o ministerial_a function_n the_o artificer_n and_o craftsman_n in_o his_o science_n and_o trade_n the_o husbandman_n in_o the_o work_n of_o husbandry_n and_o it_o be_v indefinite_o say_v in_o job_n that_o man_n be_v bear_v unto_o labour_n as_o the_o spark_n 7._o job_n 5._o 7._o fly_v upward_o so_o that_o he_o who_o will_v have_v passport_n to_o lead_v a_o idle_a life_n must_v forgo_v the_o privilege_n of_o be_v a_o man_n yea_o not_o only_o man_n but_o woman_n also_o be_v tie_v to_o this_o task_n of_o daily_a labour_n in_o their_o calling_n neither_o may_v they_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o idleness_n as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v but_o must_v take_v 27._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 14._o pro._n 31._o 27._o pain_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o state_n either_o in_o work_v with_o their_o hand_n if_o they_o be_v poor_a or_o by_o govern_v their_o family_n and_o with_o the_o good_a huswife_n in_o the_o proverbe_n look_v well_o to_o the_o way_n of_o their_o household_n or_o some_o other_o honest_a employment_n which_o may_v keep_v they_o from_o idleness_n fit_v they_o for_o a_o charge_n and_o make_v they_o more_o helpefull_a unto_o other_o and_o in_o some_o kind_n or_o other_o profitable_a member_n of_o the_o common_a wealth_n for_o if_o they_o consume_v their_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n and_o according_a to_o the_o common_a custom_n of_o many_o in_o the_o world_n spend_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o morning_n which_o they_o can_v spare_v from_o sleep_n in_o curious_a adorn_v of_o their_o body_n in_o frizle_v and_o curl_v the_o hair_n paint_v the_o face_n with_o such_o like_a vanity_n and_o the_o afternoon_n in_o vain_a talk_n and_o court_v idle_a visitation_n card_v play_v and_o sport_v themselves_o in_o such_o carnal_a delight_n they_o for_o aught_o i_o know_v to_o the_o contrary_a shall_v as_o well_o as_o man_n bring_v upon_o themselves_o all_o the_o former_a evil_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o gentleman_n have_v no_o privilege_n of_o idleness_n and_o how_o they_o shall_v spend_v their_o time_n as_o for_o gentleman_n and_o those_o that_o have_v attain_v unto_o land_n and_o riches_n whereby_o they_o be_v able_a to_o maintain_v themselves_o and_o their_o charge_n though_o they_o be_v not_o in_o respect_n that_o god_n have_v thus_o advance_v they_o above_o other_o to_o perform_v servile_a work_n which_o be_v too_o much_o baseness_n nor_o to_o over-toyle_n themselves_o in_o bodily_a labour_n which_o be_v needless_a and_o unprofitable_a for_o the_o common_a wealth_n by_o take_v from_o the_o poor_a their_o work_n and_o with_o it_o their_o wage_n and_o mean_n of_o maintenance_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o exempt_v from_o such_o labour_n and_o employment_n as_o beseem_v their_o place_n and_o state_n yea_o in_o all_o reason_n because_o god_n have_v be_v so_o gracious_a unto_o they_o above_o other_o that_o he_o have_v advance_v they_o to_o more_o honourable_a calling_n wherein_o they_o may_v exercise_v themselves_o in_o employment_n of_o a_o more_o excellent_a nature_n and_o great_a worth_n with_o great_a ease_n and_o have_v rich_o reward_v they_o beforehand_o with_o such_o extraordinary_a pay_n and_o bountiful_a wage_n above_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o fellow_n who_o labour_n be_v more_o base_a and_o toilsome_a less_o honourable_a and_o important_a therefore_o of_o all_o other_o they_o shall_v be_v least_o idle_a in_o this_o fair_a easy_a and_o honourable_a service_n and_o exceed_v all_o other_o in_o 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yet_o that_o our_o christian_a moderation_n and_o frugality_n may_v not_o be_v pretend_v and_o abuse_v of_o any_o as_o a_o mask_n to_o hide_v under_o it_o their_o base_a and_o sordid_a avarice_n and_o niggardliness_n we_o be_v in_o this_o temperance_n of_o our_o provision_n to_o observe_v these_o caution_n first_o that_o therein_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o our_o place_n and_o calling_n our_o mean_n and_o ability_n make_v our_o provision_n for_o our_o table_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v fit_v and_o suitable_a in_o these_o respect_n on_o the_o one_o side_n not_o exceed_v our_o mean_n see_v frugality_n be_v the_o nurse_n and_o fountain_n of_o true_a bounty_n and_o on_o the_o other_o that_o it_o do_v not_o come_v much_o short_a of_o they_o our_o charge_n and_o other_o necessary_a expense_n be_v consider_v and_o thus_o david_n a_o king_n number_v it_o among_o god_n special_a favour_n that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v he_o sufficient_a maintenance_n and_o convenient_a food_n but_o have_v thorough_o furnish_v his_o table_n as_o beseem_v a_o king_n and_o have_v not_o only_o fill_v his_o cup_n but_o cause_v it_o also_o to_o 5._o psal_n 23._o 5._o overflow_v second_o that_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o time_n for_o howsoever_o ordinary_o our_o moderation_n must_v be_v bound_v with_o parsimony_n yet_o at_o time_n extraordinary_a as_o at_o our_o solemn_a feast_n and_o when_o we_o give_v entertainment_n either_o to_o stranger_n or_o our_o superior_a friend_n much_o respect_v of_o we_o it_o must_v enlarge_v itself_o even_o unto_o liberality_n and_o large_a bounty_n and_o thus_o abraham_n feast_v his_o friend_n at_o the_o wean_n of_o isaac_n and_o levi_n be_v say_v to_o have_v make_v 29._o luk._n 5._o 29._o a_o great_a feast_n to_o give_v our_o saviour_n christ_n entertainment_n and_o our_o saviour_n himself_o at_o the_o marriage-feast_n turn_v the_o water_n into_o wine_n by_o miracle_n that_o there_o may_v be_v sufficient_a plenty_n three_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o our_o 7._o joh._n 2._o 7._o moderation_n in_o our_o provision_n tend_v to_o the_o maintenance_n and_o not_o the_o decay_n of_o good_a hospitality_n which_o be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n 2._o heb._n 13._o 2._o neither_o do_v one_o virtue_n or_o christian_a duty_n if_o it_o be_v right_a &_o true_a exclude_v another_o but_o contrariwise_o be_v inseparable_o link_v give_v to_o each_o other_o mutual_a support_n and_o aid_v and_o they_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o this_o number_n and_o do_v not_o thus_o be_v but_o shadow_n false_a and_o counterfeit_a four_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o it_o be_v no_o hindrance_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o to_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n but_o contrariwise_o what_o we_o save_v by_o this_o moderation_n in_o provision_n from_o that_o which_o our_o state_n and_o ability_n may_v well_o afford_v to_o spend_v we_o must_v not_o hoard_v it_o up_o for_o our_o private_a use_n but_o liberal_o bestow_v it_o in_o almsdeed_n and_o other_o religious_a and_o christian_a use_n know_v that_o our_o riches_n be_v not_o absolute_o our_o own_o but_o lend_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n to_o be_v employ_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o master_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow-servant_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v be_v temperate_a and_o moderate_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o especial_o our_o temperance_n and_o christian_a moderation_n must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n and_o also_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o food_n first_o for_o the_o quantity_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o at_o least_o ordinary_o eat_v and_o drink_v no_o more_o than_o be_v fit_a for_o the_o suffice_a of_o nature_n and_o the_o preserve_n
charity_n to_o bear_v with_o one_o another_o and_o humility_n to_o think_v that_o we_o may_v err_v as_o well_o as_o our_o brethren_n or_o patience_n to_o wait_v upon_o god_n leisure_n till_o he_o be_v please_v to_o reveal_v the_o truth_n unto_o they_o as_o well_o as_o unto_o we_o and_o unanimity_n to_o walk_v 16._o phil._n 3._o 15_o 16._o by_o the_o same_o rule_n and_o minae_fw-la the_o same_o thing_n whereto_o we_o have_v already_o attain_v we_o common_o take_v delight_n to_o spend_v our_o speech_n in_o question_n and_o controversy_n and_o in_o show_v wherein_o we_o dissent_v rather_o than_o wherein_o we_o agree_v which_o oftentimes_o draw_v man_n to_o heat_n and_o contention_n yea_o to_o wrangle_v and_o hard_a speech_n which_o alienate_v their_o heart_n and_o make_v they_o part_v more_o cold_a in_o love_n and_o remiss_a in_o friendship_n then_o when_o they_o meet_v together_o whereas_o if_o self-love_n do_v not_o wed_v they_o to_o their_o own_o opinion_n and_o pride_n make_v they_o not_o impatient_a that_o any_o shall_v dissent_v from_o they_o but_o that_o in_o charity_n and_o christian_a humility_n they_o desire_v to_o edify_v one_o another_o not_o so_o much_o desire_v to_o make_v they_o their_o scholar_n in_o embrace_v their_o private_a opinion_n as_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n by_o know_v better_a the_o main_n point_v of_o christian_a religion_n or_o more_o conscionable_a in_o embrace_v holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n there_o will_v be_v much_o more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o such_o conference_n and_o much_o more_o encouragement_n unto_o our_o often_o meeting_n final_o the_o great_a cheer_n and_o excessive_a cost_n and_o trouble_v to_o provide_v it_o which_o be_v common_o use_v at_o these_o meeting_n be_v one_o special_a cause_n why_o we_o meet_v so_o seldom_o which_o though_o all_o mislike_n and_o speak_v against_o because_o they_o can_v meet_v often_o that_o meet_v so_o chargeable_o their_o state_n and_o mean_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v it_o yet_o it_o fare_v herein_o as_o in_o the_o case_n of_o brave_a apparel_n all_o complain_v of_o it_o because_o of_o the_o cost_n but_o none_o will_v reform_v it_o because_o of_o their_o pride_n whereby_o in_o their_o mutual_a entertainment_n one_o seek_v to_o outvie_v another_o till_o at_o length_n it_o come_v to_o that_o height_n of_o excess_n and_o grow_v so_o over-chargeable_a to_o their_o purse_n that_o they_o leave_v off_o such_o meeting_n altogether_o let_v no_o man_n therefore_o complain_v of_o the_o hardness_n of_o the_o time_n which_o will_v scarce_o afford_v mean_n of_o necessary_a maintenance_n and_o much_o less_o of_o entertain_v our_o friend_n to_o eat_v and_o drink_v together_o for_o howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v true_a that_o these_o time_n will_v not_o bear_v we_o out_o if_o we_o be_v resolve_v to_o be_v still_o excessive_a in_o our_o cheer_n and_o cost_n yet_o if_o we_o will_v chief_o aim_v in_o our_o meeting_n at_o the_o maintain_n of_o love_n comfort_n and_o joy_n in_o one_o another_o company_n stir_v up_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o and_o our_o build_n up_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n i_o see_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v not_o to_o enjoy_v these_o christian_a comfort_n and_o spiritual_a benefit_n be_v content_v with_o lesser_a cheer_n in_o our_o neighbour_n house_n then_o when_o we_o eat_v our_o meat_n solitary_o at_o home_n and_o consequent_o no_o reason_n why_o the_o hardness_n of_o the_o time_n shall_v be_v pretend_v unless_o our_o heart_n be_v more_o hard_a than_o they_o and_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v reclaim_v from_o this_o fault_n of_o excess_n now_o as_o we_o be_v for_o these_o end_n to_o invite_v one_o another_o so_o be_v we_o especial_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n to_o make_v the_o poor_a our_o ordinary_a guest_n because_o therein_o we_o shall_v do_v a_o work_n of_o mercy_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o our_o great_a provision_n that_o we_o may_v impart_v it_o unto_o those_o who_o have_v less_o and_o out_o of_o our_o plenty_n minister_v unto_o they_o that_o want_v necessary_n and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n require_v that_o when_o we_o make_v a_o dinner_n or_o supper_n we_o shall_v 13._o luk._n 14._o 12_o 13._o not_o invite_v our_o friend_n brethren_n kinsman_n and_o rich_a neighbour_n namely_o not_o to_o these_o end_n either_o to_o receive_v recompense_n by_o the_o like_a invitation_n or_o to_o approve_v our_o charity_n see_v man_n out_o of_o natural_a self-love_n or_o carnal_a affection_n may_v do_v the_o like_a but_o the_o poor_a maim_a lame_a and_o blind_a because_o they_o be_v unable_a to_o make_v any_o recompense_n it_o will_v be_v a_o good_a sign_n that_o we_o do_v it_o out_o of_o simple_a charity_n and_o pure_a respect_n unto_o god_n commandment_n and_o not_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o such_o respect_n as_o be_v natural_a and_o worldly_a and_o this_o be_v job_n practice_n who_o as_o he_o do_v not_o eat_v 17._o job_n 31._o 16_o 17._o his_o morsel_n alone_o so_o the_o guest_n whereof_o he_o make_v choice_n be_v the_o poor_a widow_n and_o fatherless_a as_o he_o profess_v which_o example_n if_o we_o imitate_v we_o shall_v in_o they_o feed_v jesus_n christ_n himself_o and_o be_v rich_o reward_v 36._o mat._n 25._o 35_o 36._o at_o his_o appear_v or_o if_o we_o can_v invite_v all_o to_o our_o table_n who_o we_o desire_v to_o relieve_v our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o send_v according_a to_o our_o ability_n such_o relief_n as_o we_o can_v spare_v from_o ourselves_o and_o family_n unto_o those_o who_o we_o know_v do_v stand_v in_o need_n for_o though_o god_n allow_v we_o to_o eat_v 18._o nehem._n 8._o 18._o the_o fat_a and_o drink_v the_o sweet_a yet_o withal_o he_o require_v that_o we_o send_v portion_n unto_o the_o poor_a for_o who_o nothing_o be_v prepare_v according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o jew_n at_o their_o feast_n of_o purim_n who_o send_v portion_n one_o to_o another_o and_o gift_n 22._o hest._n 9_o 22._o to_o the_o poor_a to_o which_o end_n we_o ought_v to_o use_v all_o good_a providence_n and_o frugality_n not_o suffer_v any_o thing_n to_o be_v lose_v though_o we_o have_v never_o so_o much_o for_o if_o our_o saviour_n after_o that_o he_o have_v feed_v the_o poor_a by_o miracle_n though_o he_o be_v able_a as_o easy_o to_o have_v do_v it_o again_o yet_o will_v not_o let_v any_o thing_n be_v lose_v of_o his_o provision_n through_o negligence_n but_o will_v have_v all_o the_o remainder_n reserve_v for_o another_o time_n then_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v 12._o john_n 6._o 12._o we_o be_v provident_a who_o bounty_n be_v limit_v by_o our_o mean_n that_o we_o may_v relieve_v those_o poor_a who_o be_v still_o hungry_a and_o need_v our_o help_n for_o their_o comfort_n and_o relief_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o after_o our_o meal_n we_o must_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o praise_v god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v afterward_o be_v true_a thankfulness_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o outward_o express_v both_o by_o our_o word_n and_o action_n unto_o inward_a thankfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v require_v that_o we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v our_o food_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o that_o by_o his_o bounty_n and_o gracious_a providence_n we_o be_v feed_v and_o nourish_v and_o not_o by_o our_o own_o policy_n and_o power_n industry_n and_o labour_n the_o which_o moses_n press_v 31._o exod._n 16._o 15._o joh._n 6._o 31._o upon_o the_o israelite_n to_o make_v they_o thankful_a for_o if_o we_o know_v that_o god_n of_o his_o rich_a mercy_n have_v bestow_v these_o blessing_n upon_o we_o and_o have_v feed_v and_o nourish_v we_o with_o his_o good_a creature_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o make_v we_o also_o acknowledge_v it_o with_o all_o due_a thankfulness_n even_o as_o contrariwise_o when_o we_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o this_o bounty_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n in_o feed_v we_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o sacrifice_v unto_o our_o own_o net_n and_o to_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o provision_n to_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o endeavour_n 16._o hab._n 1._o 16._o and_o so_o to_o make_v idol_n of_o they_o and_o of_o this_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o the_o israelite_n who_o receive_v god_n blessing_n for_o their_o use_n but_o not_o as_o from_o his_o hand_n 8._o hos_fw-la 2._o 8._o and_o therefore_o be_v not_o thankful_a unto_o he_o but_o give_v the_o praise_n to_o their_o lover_n the_o which_o ungratitude_n god_n will_v punish_v by_o deprive_v we_o of_o his_o blessing_n that_o by_o our_o want_n we_o may_v be_v drive_v to_o go_v unto_o he_o by_o prayer_n for_o a_o supply_n who_o in_o the_o time_n of_o plenty_n will_v not_o go_v
mistress_n who_o he_o use_v 11._o gen._n 39_o 11._o as_o his_o wicked_a instrument_n to_o assault_v his_o chastity_n and_o thus_o he_o assault_v righteous_a lot_n unto_o incestuous_a lust_n not_o in_o abraham_n company_n nor_o yet_o in_o 31._o gen._n 19_o 30_o 31._o sodom_n itself_o though_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o profess_a filthiness_n it_o be_v a_o fit_a theatre_n for_o such_o a_o fearful_a tragedy_n but_o when_o he_o live_v solitary_o in_o the_o mountain_n and_o have_v none_o but_o his_o daughter_n to_o bear_v he_o company_n who_o be_v to_o provoke_v he_o unto_o this_o uncleanness_n and_o thus_o when_o he_o will_v tempt_v david_n unto_o lust_n he_o choose_v his_o time_n when_o he_o walk_v alone_o upon_o the_o roof_n of_o his_o house_n and_o then_o allure_v he_o by_o present_v unto_o his_o sight_n a_o fit_a object_n of_o uncleanness_n the_o which_o he_o find_v by_o often_o experience_n to_o be_v so_o great_a a_o advantage_n that_o when_o he_o be_v to_o combat_v with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n he_o make_v choice_n to_o set_v up_o his_o list_n in_o the_o wilderness_n that_o have_v in_o this_o 4._o matth._n 4._o solitary_a place_n none_o of_o the_o former_a help_n he_o may_v have_v full_a liberty_n to_o bend_v against_o he_o all_o his_o engine_n of_o battery_n and_o use_v without_o any_o interruption_n the_o uttermost_a of_o his_o power_n and_o skill_n to_o give_v he_o a_o foil_n final_o as_o solitary_a place_n be_v fit_a for_o satan_n filthy_a embracement_n and_o to_o pollute_v 13._o jam._n 1._o 12_o 13._o the_o soul_n with_o sin_n so_o also_o for_o the_o unlawful_a conception_n of_o our_o wicked_a lust_n which_o afterward_o be_v bring_v to_o the_o birth_n and_o grow_v to_o their_o full_a maturity_n in_o outward_a action_n when_o we_o come_v into_o company_n as_o the_o apostle_n james_n impli_v in_o the_o like_a allegory_n thus_o also_o the_o prophet_n micah_n denounce_v a_o woe_n against_o they_o who_o devise_v iniquity_n and_o in_o their_o meditation_n 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they_o both_o what_o have_v most_o convince_v our_o conscience_n what_o have_v be_v well_o press_v and_o wrought_v effectual_o upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n for_o the_o withdraw_n of_o they_o from_o any_o sin_n their_o inflame_a with_o the_o love_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a and_o the_o stir_n of_o they_o up_o to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o any_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v stay_v in_o the_o church_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sermon_n the_o last_o duty_n in_o hear_v be_v that_o we_o continue_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o sermon_n to_o the_o end_n and_o as_o we_o be_v to_o come_v with_o the_o first_o so_o we_o must_v not_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o many_o be_v depart_v till_o all_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n be_v full_o conclude_v the_o whole_a assembly_n be_v dismiss_v for_o as_o it_o be_v great_a unmannerliness_n at_o a_o solemn_a feast_n to_o rise_v before_o the_o table_n be_v take_v away_o unless_o it_o be_v in_o case_n of_o sickness_n weakness_n or_o some_o important_a business_n so_o they_o which_o depart_v from_o this_o spiritual_a feast_n before_o it_o be_v end_v be_v either_o very_a unmannerly_a and_o void_a of_o due_a reverence_n and_o respect_n of_o god_n presence_n and_o his_o holy_a guest_n and_o if_o they_o be_v not_o trouble_v with_o bodily_a infirmity_n do_v show_v the_o sickness_n of_o their_o soul_n when_o their_o spiritual_a appetite_n be_v so_o queasy_a that_o they_o loathe_v their_o nourishment_n or_o that_o they_o think_v the_o employment_n which_o they_o go_v about_o of_o great_a weight_n or_o at_o least_o much_o more_o necessary_a than_o the_o feed_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o this_o spiritual_a manna_n and_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o their_o salvation_n neither_o must_v we_o haste_v away_o after_o the_o sermon_n be_v end_v as_o though_o we_o will_v rush_v out_o of_o prison_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o door_n be_v open_v but_o we_o must_v stay_v still_o that_o we_o may_v join_v with_o the_o minister_n and_o the_o congregation_n in_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n if_o any_o be_v as_o there_o ought_v to_o be_v after_o the_o conclude_a of_o the_o sermon_n see_v as_o in_o receive_v our_o corporal_a food_n so_o also_o in_o the_o spiritual_a we_o have_v as_o just_a cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o praise_v god_n for_o benefit_n receive_v as_o of_o pray_v for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o before_o we_o receive_v they_o but_o if_o it_o be_v omit_v we_o must_v supply_v this_o defect_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o particular_a by_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n praise_v he_o for_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o his_o gospel_n to_o shine_v still_o unto_o we_o and_o for_o all_o the_o wholesome_a instruction_n admonition_n reproof_n and_o consolation_n which_o he_o have_v gracious_o at_o that_o time_n impart_v unto_o us._n and_o if_o there_o be_v a_o psalm_n sing_v we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n praise_v the_o lord_n with_o mind_n and_o voice_n and_o make_v melody_n unto_o he_o with_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v end_v we_o must_v expect_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n pronounce_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o minister_n with_o all_o reverence_n and_o devotion_n esteem_v it_o of_o great_a efficacy_n as_o if_o god_n himself_o do_v bless_v we_o by_o they_o for_o so_o we_o read_v that_o god_n appoint_v aaron_n to_o pronounce_v etc._n num._n 6._o 23_o 24_o etc._n etc._n such_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o people_n say_v that_o he_o shall_v hereby_o put_v his_o name_n upon_o they_o and_o he_o himself_o also_o will_v bless_v they_o and_o therefore_o be_v of_o such_o importance_n we_o must_v not_o through_o overmuch_a haste_n leave_v it_o behind_o we_o as_o a_o needless_a compliment_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n and_o if_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v administer_v have_v due_o prepare_v ourselves_o we_o be_v to_o communicate_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n 19_o luk_n 22._o 19_o and_o not_o unmannerly_a depart_n from_o this_o holy_a feast_n be_v invite_v when_o we_o see_v it_o set_v upon_o the_o lord_n table_n for_o it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n public_a service_n which_o be_v not_o leave_v as_o arbitrary_a at_o our_o choice_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v but_o express_o enjoin_v by_o our_o saviour_n do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n 26._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 24_o 25_o 26._o of_o i_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n of_o confirm_v and_o increase_v our_o faith_n be_v the_o lord_n seal_v wherewith_o he_o have_v ratify_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n with_o we_o the_o which_o be_v often_o shake_v with_o tentation_n and_o wound_v and_o weaken_v with_o our_o sin_n need_v often_o to_o be_v strengthen_v and_o renew_v it_o be_v the_o badge_n and_o livery_n whereby_o we_o be_v know_v to_o be_v god_n servant_n and_o therefore_o come_v to_o do_v he_o service_n we_o ought_v not_o to_o cast_v it_o off_o when_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n put_v it_o on_o it_o be_v a_o testification_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n for_o all_o their_o benefit_n especial_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o a_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o we_o rest_v upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n which_o we_o be_v not_o to_o neglect_v when_o other_o perform_v it_o but_o to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o testify_v our_o faith_n love_n and_o thankfulness_n unto_o they_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o to_o apply_v all_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n thereof_o unto_o ourselves_o when_o as_o we_o see_v he_o crucify_v his_o body_n break_v and_o his_o blood_n pour_v out_o before_o our_o eye_n it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n and_o communion_n one_o with_o another_o wherein_o we_o be_v knit_v together_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n and_o make_v profession_n that_o we_o be_v fellow-member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n whereof_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o head_n whereof_o if_o we_o refuse_v to_o communicate_v have_v no_o good_a and_o necessary_a ground_n for_o it_o we_o shall_v make_v a_o rent_n in_o the_o body_n and_o deny_v the_o communion_n and_o profession_n of_o our_o love_n one_o with_o another_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o our_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v so_o likewise_o if_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n be_v administer_v we_o be_v not_o to_o depart_v before_o this_o holy_a action_n be_v finish_v but_o to_o continue_v in_o the_o congregation_n not_o as_o idle_a spectator_n but_o as_o be_v tie_v hereby_o to_o perform_v diverse_a christian_a duty_n both_o unto_o god_n ourselves_o and_o the_o party_n baptize_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n we_o be_v to_o stay_v the_o administration_n of_o this_o sacrament_n that_o we_o may_v show_v our_o reverence_n to_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o glorify_v his_o bless_a name_n for_o grant_v unto_o his_o church_n and_o we_o the_o use_n of_o they_o second_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o call_v it_o afresh_o to_o our_o remembrance_n together_o with_o his_o sweet_a mercy_n and_o gracious_a promise_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o also_o our_o own_o vow_n and_o covenant_n which_o we_o have_v make_v with_o he_o in_o our_o baptism_n that_o we_o may_v renew_v our_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v it_o daily_o in_o more_o perfection_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n take_v occasion_n upon_o our_o slip_n and_o fail_n to_o bewail_v our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o we_o may_v also_o call_v to_o mind_n what_o
heart_n between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n the_o devil_n idol_n and_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n 21._o 1_o king_n 18._o 21._o like_o the_o israelite_n which_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o baal_n the_o true_a jehovah_n 33._o 2._o king_n 17._o 33._o and_o idol_n of_o the_o heathen_n and_o the_o samaritan_n who_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v their_o own_o god_n and_o of_o such_o the_o prophet_n hosea_n complain_v their_o heart_n say_v he_o be_v divide_v namely_o between_o the_o true_a jehovah_n and_o 2._o hos_fw-la 10._o 2._o their_o idol_n and_o the_o apostle_n james_n call_v they_o double-minded_n who_o 8._o jam._n 1._o 8._o be_v unstable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n one_o while_o offer_v unto_o god_n some_o formal_a service_n and_o another_o while_n serve_v the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o as_o they_o have_v double_a heart_n so_o also_o double_a tongue_n speak_v vanity_n 2._o psal_n 12._o 2._o to_o their_o neighbour_n with_o flatter_a lip_n and_o with_o a_o heart_n and_o a_o heart_n or_o a_o double_a heart_n the_o second_o be_v sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n without_o any_o mixture_n of_o guile_n and_o falsehood_n when_o as_o we_o worship_v god_n in_o simplicity_n truth_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n do_v lay_v aside_o all_o carnal_a worldly_a and_o by-respect_n and_o do_v they_o only_o in_o conscience_n of_o his_o commandment_n and_o out_o of_o a_o desire_n to_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a will_n seek_v he_o therein_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o not_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o worldly_a end_n like_o servile_a mercenary_n who_o serve_v their_o master_n not_o out_o of_o any_o love_n they_o bear_v he_o but_o only_o for_o their_o own_o gain_n and_o advantage_n unto_o which_o be_v oppose_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n which_o make_v man_n to_o content_v themselves_o with_o outward_a show_n which_o have_v no_o substance_n with_o outward_a profession_n without_o all_o sound_a practice_n with_o a_o dead_a carcase_n of_o religion_n without_o the_o soul_n of_o sincerity_n or_o any_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n appear_v in_o their_o action_n and_o with_o a_o formal_a false_a and_o counterfeit_a service_n in_o the_o outward_a man_n without_o any_o substance_n or_o truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n §._o sect._n 3_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n 1._o because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o it_o now_o because_o these_o two_o be_v never_o sever_v neither_o in_o the_o subject_n nor_o in_o our_o practice_n i_o will_v not_o disjoin_v they_o in_o my_o discourse_n but_o will_v show_v first_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o our_o service_n unto_o god_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n and_o then_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o for_o the_o former_a we_o be_v to_o embrace_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o prefer_v they_o much_o before_o all_o outward_a duty_n seem_v they_o never_o so_o glorious_a for_o he_o love_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n and_o esteem_v it_o far_o 17_o psa_fw-la 51._o 6_o 16_o 17_o above_o all_o legal_a sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o after_o all_o they_o be_v abrogate_a and_o abolish_v retain_v it_o still_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o as_o david_n also_o 17._o 1._o chron._n 29._o 17._o speak_v in_o another_o place_n he_o tri_v the_o heart_n and_o have_v pleasure_n in_o uprightness_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v as_o man_n see_v for_o man_n look_v to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 16._o 7._o but_o the_o lord_n look_v upon_o the_o heart_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o he_o chief_o require_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n in_o all_o his_o service_n thou_o shall_v keep_v his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n so_o joshuah_n 16._o deut._n 26._o 16._o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n and_o samuel_n fear_v the_o 24._o josh_n 24._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 12._o 24._o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n and_o this_o god_n require_v of_o abraham_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v upright_o and_o david_n of_o his_o son_n 9_o gen._n 17._o 1._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n and_o final_o our_o saviour_n faith_n that_o he_o require_v it_o of_o all_o who_o offer_v to_o do_v he_o any_o service_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n so_o also_o they_o 24._o john_n 4._o 24._o shall_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o as_o we_o must_v general_o observe_v it_o in_o all_o god_n worship_n so_o in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o duty_n of_o it_o for_o we_o must_v call_v upon_o 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n if_o we_o desire_v that_o he_o shall_v hear_v we_o we_o must_v with_o david_n praise_n god_n with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o sing_v 9_o psal_n 119._o 9_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n we_o must_v not_o chief_o respect_v the_o vocal_a tune_n but_o make_v melody_n unto_o the_o lord_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8._o col._n 3._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o we_o must_v keep_v unto_o god_n the_o spiritual_a passeover_n not_o with_o the_o old_a leaven_n of_o malice_n and_o wickedness_n but_o with_o the_o unleavened_a bread_n of_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n we_o must_v do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o give_v our_o alm_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o hand_n for_o the_o lord_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n and_o 23._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 7._o col._n 3._o 23._o in_o a_o word_n whatsoever_o duty_n we_o perform_v unto_o other_o we_o must_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o condemn_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n as_o vice_n which_o be_v most_o loathsome_a and_o odious_a unto_o he_o yea_o so_o much_o do_v the_o lord_n abhor_v it_o that_o in_o the_o law_n he_o 10._o exod._n 12._o 15._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o levit._fw-la 22._o 19_o deut._n 22._o 9_o 10._o forbid_v the_o very_a sign_n and_o show_n of_o it_o he_o will_v have_v no_o leaven_n in_o his_o passeover_n nor_o their_o garment_n make_v of_o linsey-woolsey_n nor_o their_o field_n plough_v with_o a_o ox_n and_o a_o ass_n nor_o sow_v with_o seed_n of_o diverse_a kind_n not_o that_o god_n care_v for_o these_o thing_n but_o to_o show_v under_o these_o type_n and_o shadow_n how_o much_o he_o detest_v all_o hypocrisy_n and_o double-dealing_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n second_o this_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n because_o the_o lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v it_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o our_o obedience_n as_o perfect_v which_o spring_v from_o it_o though_o it_o be_v stain_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o join_v with_o many_o imperfection_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n integrity_n and_o perfection_n be_v promiscuous_o put_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o and_o those_o be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v perfect_a before_o god_n who_o in_o simplicity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n labour_v after_o perfection_n and_o serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n as_o noah_n abraham_n job_n david_n asa_n zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n though_o they_o have_v many_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v record_v of_o they_o and_o contrariwise_o the_o best_a grace_n or_o rather_o the_o most_o glorious_a show_n of_o they_o and_o the_o most_o 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evil_a and_o of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n we_o must_v all_o appear_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n that_o every_o man_n may_v receive_v the_o thing_n do_v in_o his_o body_n according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v do_v whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o bad_a and_o then_o naked_a sincerity_n will_v shine_v most_o glorious_o when_o the_o gild_a veil_n of_o hypocrisy_n be_v pull_v off_o the_o filthy_a corruption_n which_o be_v hide_v under_o it_o will_v appear_v ugly_a and_o abominable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o holy_a saint_n and_o bless_a angel_n then_o shall_v the_o upright_o in_o heart_n hold_v up_o their_o head_n in_o the_o confidence_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n when_o the_o hypocrite_n and_o dissembler_n shall_v be_v confound_v with_o shaine_n their_o deceit_n and_o secret_a wickedness_n be_v discover_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n then_o shall_v they_o who_o have_v serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n receive_v their_o heavenly_a inheritance_n with_o triumphant_a joy_n when_o guileful_a and_o double-hearted_n man_n shall_v be_v banish_v out_o of_o god_n presence_n and_o cast_v into_o outer_a darkness_n 51._o math._n 24._o 51._o where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n cap._n iii_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o inward_a integrity_n the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o outward_a man_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o god_n require_v outward_a service_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o inward_a but_o howsoever_o the_o lord_n do_v chief_o require_v and_o delight_v in_o the_o inward_a service_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n yet_o do_v he_o not_o rest_v in_o it_o alone_o but_o require_v also_o the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n express_v and_o approve_v our_o inward_a piety_n in_o our_o external_a practice_n and_o the_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v only_o know_v to_o he_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n shine_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o be_v subject_a to_o man_n view_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v that_o be_v declare_v righteous_a before_o they_o as_o by_o the_o other_o we_o be_v know_v unto_o ourselves_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n before_o god_n of_o which_o that_o inward_a holiness_n and_o obedience_n be_v a_o principal_a fruit_n and_o because_o every_o one_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o boast_v of_o the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o can_v be_v discern_v god_n will_v have_v we_o to_o approve_v and_o make_v it_o know_v by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o outward_a and_o bodily_a service_n so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o not_o to_o let_v sin_n reign_v in_o our_o body_n that_o we_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o neither_o yield_v our_o 13._o rom._n 6._o 12_o 13._o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n but_o yield_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o those_o that_o be_v alive_a from_o the_o dead_a and_o our_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o god_n and_o as_o we_o have_v yield_v our_o member_n servant_n to_o uncleanness_n and_o to_o iniquity_n so_o we_o shall_v now_o yield_v our_o member_n servant_n to_o righteousness_n 19_o verse_n 19_o unto_o holiness_n that_o we_o shall_v present_v not_o only_o our_o soul_n but_o our_o body_n likewise_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o be_v our_o reasonable_a 3._o rom._n 12._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o service_n that_o we_o shall_v possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n and_o preserve_v our_o body_n from_o all_o defilement_n as_o it_o become_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o 16._o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o holy_a ghost_n for_o god_n who_o have_v create_v redeem_v and_o do_v continual_o preserve_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n will_v be_v serve_v and_o glorify_v by_o 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24._o 16._o heb._n 13._o 18._o rom._n 12._o 17._o inter_fw-la christianum_fw-la &_o gentilem_fw-la non_fw-la fides_fw-la tantùm_fw-la debet_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la vita_fw-la distinguere_fw-la &_o diversam_fw-la religionem_fw-la per_fw-la diversa_fw-la opera_fw-la monstrare_fw-la hier._n ad_fw-la celant_fw-la exercise_v ourselves_o to_o have_v our_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n and_o labour_v not_o only_o to_o have_v in_o all_o thing_n a_o good_a conscience_n before_o he_o but_o also_o to_o live_v honest_o in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n and_o provide_v thing_n honest_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n as_o well_o as_o those_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o religious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o as_o one_o say_v not_o only_o faith_n ought_v to_o distinguish_v between_o a_o christian_a and_o a_o heathen_a but_o the_o life_n also_o and_o our_o diverse_a religion_n ought_v to_o be_v demonstrate_v and_o show_v by_o our_o diverse_a work_n yea_o in_o truth_n these_o will_v always_o necessary_o and_o inseparable_o go_v together_o neither_o be_v it_o possible_o for_o a_o man_n to_o have_v a_o sincere_a and_o upright_o heart_n but_o it_o will_v show_v itself_o in_o the_o outward_a conversation_n word_n and_o action_n see_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o root_n from_o which_o they_o flow_v and_o spring_n and_o such_o as_o it_o be_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n clean_a or_o pollute_a such_o will_v they_o be_v also_o for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o inditer_n of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o tongue_n will_v 1._o psal_n 45._o 1._o &_o 108._o 1._o be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v so_o will_v the_o tongue_n also_o and_o both_o join_v together_o will_v sing_v and_o give_v praise_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n james_n conclude_v that_o if_o any_o man_n seem_v religious_a and_o bridle_v not_o 27._o jam._n 1._o 26_o 27._o his_o tongue_n this_o man_n religion_n be_v vain_a and_o also_o that_o pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a before_o god_n will_v show_v itself_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n before_o man_n for_o as_o in_o the_o bodily_a so_o in_o the_o spiritual_a estate_n the_o health_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v best_a discern_v by_o the_o pulse_n in_o the_o hand_n neither_o can_v there_o be_v a_o upright_a heart_n where_o the_o action_n be_v unjust_a and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v a_o true_a citizen_n of_o heaven_n do_v join_v heart_n hand_n and_o tongue_n all_o together_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n speak_v 2._o psal_n 24._o 4._o &_o 15._o 2._o the_o truth_n from_o it_o and_o have_v not_o lift_v up_o his_o soul_n unto_o vanity_n nor_o swear_v deceitful_o §._o sect._n 2_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v outward_a service_n now_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o join_v outward_a practice_n with_o inward_a integrity_n respect_n god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o of_o god_n first_o because_o he_o command_v that_o we_o have_v not_o only_o in_o ourselves_o the_o oil_n of_o grace_n but_o that_o we_o also_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o it_o to_o shine_v outward_o before_o man_n he_o will_v have_v we_o inward_o to_o repent_v with_o unfeigned_a contrition_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o withal_o that_o we_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n meet_v for_o repentance_n in_o 8._o mat._n 3._o 8._o our_o life_n he_o desire_v above_o all_o that_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n 12._o joh._n 14._o 15._o &_o 15._o 12._o and_o soul_n but_o he_o will_v have_v we_o also_o to_o approve_v the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o affection_n by_o keep_v his_o commandment_n especial_o by_o love_v one_o another_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n second_o we_o must_v bring_v
performance_n of_o any_o christian_a duty_n what_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o move_v we_o unto_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o be_v love_n of_o the_o world_n or_o love_n of_o ourselves_o either_o to_o obtain_v a_o reward_n or_o to_o avoid_v punishment_n temporal_a or_o eternal_a let_v we_o put_v it_o back_o as_o come_v out_o of_o due_a place_n and_o labour_n that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v much_o more_o worthy_a may_v have_v the_o precedency_n as_o the_o first_o and_o chief_a motive_n that_o persuade_v we_o to_o well-doing_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n will_n and_o our_o obedience_n thereunto_o in_o all_o duty_n second_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o his_o glory_n in_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o it_o as_o the_o main_a scope_n and_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n desire_v chief_o and_o in_o the_o first_o place_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v god_n name_n by_o do_v his_o will_n and_o if_o we_o will_v perform_v unto_o god_n acceptable_a service_n we_o must_v therein_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n and_o yield_v ourselves_o in_o absolute_a obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n pray_v because_o he_o will_v have_v we_o pray_v hear_v and_o read_v his_o word_n because_o it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o we_o shall_v do_v so_o give_v alm_n and_o do_v work_n of_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v please_v he_o by_o do_v his_o will_n yea_o seek_a the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n not_o chief_o because_o we_o desire_v it_o for_o our_o own_o good_a but_o because_o his_o will_n be_v to_o glorify_v himself_o in_o our_o salvation_n and_o happiness_n 40._o joh._n 6._o 39_o 40._o for_o god_n will_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o cause_n and_o as_o all_o thing_n come_v from_o it_o so_o must_v all_o thing_n tend_v unto_o it_o as_o their_o main_a scope_n and_o end_n it_o be_v that_o which_o give_v first_o be_v to_o our_o will_n and_o preserve_v they_o in_o it_o and_o therefore_o they_o must_v not_o be_v absolute_a in_o themselves_o but_o in_o all_o thing_n yield_v to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o creator_n will_v whatsoever_o they_o will_v because_o god_n first_o will_v it_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o all_o thing_n be_v just_a and_o unjust_a perfect_a or_o imperfect_a straight_o or_o crooked_a as_o they_o agree_v or_o differ_v from_o it_o and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o goodness_n in_o our_o will_n no_o not_o in_o the_o choose_n and_o embrace_v of_o the_o best_a action_n and_o duty_n that_o can_v be_v name_v but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o conform_v they_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o do_v all_o we_o do_v in_o obedience_n unto_o it_o and_o if_o first_o and_o chief_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n any_o service_n because_o our_o will_n and_o desire_n lead_v we_o unto_o it_o and_o not_o principal_o in_o this_o respect_n because_o god_n will_v it_o and_o will_v have_v we_o also_o to_o will_n and_o do_v it_o it_o do_v hereby_o lose_v all_o grace_n and_o beauty_n and_o so_o also_o all_o reward_n at_o god_n hand_n see_v we_o serve_v not_o he_o but_o ourselves_o when_o we_o aim_v not_o chief_o at_o the_o do_v of_o his_o will_n that_o we_o may_v please_v and_o glorify_v he_o but_o of_o our_o own_o neither_o be_v our_o action_n chief_o to_o be_v esteem_v good_a or_o evil_n according_a to_o the_o matter_n but_o according_a to_o the_o main_a scope_n and_o end_n of_o they_o which_o give_v they_o their_o denomination_n nor_o be_v any_o act_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o glorious_a to_o be_v esteem_v god_n service_n which_o be_v not_o do_v in_o obedience_n unto_o he_o nor_o any_o obedience_n which_o have_v not_o conformity_n with_o his_o will_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v that_o the_o base_a work_n of_o the_o most_o servile_a call_n do_v by_o a_o faithful_a christian_a in_o simple_a obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o glorify_v he_o be_v more_o please_v unto_o he_o and_o esteem_v for_o better_a service_n than_o the_o prayer_n and_o fast_v hear_v the_o word_n and_o give_v alm_n of_o pharisaical_a hypocrite_n which_o be_v do_v either_o for_o the_o praise_n of_o man_n or_o as_o work_n satisfactory_a to_o god_n justice_n and_o to_o merit_v by_o they_o their_o own_o salvation_n final_o if_o we_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n not_o as_o our_o own_o will_n but_o as_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o labour_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o his_o will_n may_v chief_o sway_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o we_o shall_v hereby_o add_v much_o excellency_n unto_o all_o our_o good_a action_n for_o see_v the_o action_n receive_v worth_a and_o dignity_n from_o the_o agent_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o same_o thing_n do_v by_o a_o mighty_a prince_n be_v esteem_v high_o which_o in_o a_o ordinary_a and_o mean_a person_n be_v little_o regard_v therefore_o must_v needs_o all_o good_a duty_n be_v much_o more_o excellent_a when_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a motive_n that_o set_v we_o on_o work_n and_o not_o our_o own_o will_n see_v they_o proceed_v from_o a_o much_o more_o excellent_a cause_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o true_a service_n be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_n we_o must_v therefore_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n propound_v this_o unto_o ourselves_o as_o our_o principal_a and_o main_a scope_n that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o 38._o joh._n 5._o 30._o and_o 6._o 38._o not_o our_o own_o may_v be_v do_v in_o they_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o do_v not_o his_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o regeneration_n not_o as_o the_o act_n of_o our_o own_o will_n but_o of_o go_n for_o we_o be_v bear_v again_o not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o 13._o joh._n 1._o 13._o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v sanctify_v because_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n even_o our_o sanctification_n that_o we_o may_v live_v no_o long_o the_o rest_n of_o 2._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2._o our_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n we_o must_v pray_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n give_v thanks_o because_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n yea_o 18._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o must_v do_v it_o not_o as_o our_o own_o will_n but_o as_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o which_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o high_a and_o excellent_a duty_n of_o god_n immediate_a service_n but_o even_o in_o the_o base_a and_o most_o servile_a action_n even_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o mean_a servant_n who_o must_v in_o perform_v service_n to_o their_o master_n propound_v unto_o themselves_o as_o their_o main_n scope_n not_o their_o own_o profit_n nor_o the_o do_n of_o their_o own_o or_o their_o master_n will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o god_n which_o require_v it_o at_o their_o hand_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v servant_n to_o be_v obedient_a unto_o their_o master_n and_o to_o 6._o eph._n 6._o 6._o serve_v they_o with_o fear_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n as_o unto_o christ_n not_o with_o eyeservice_n as_o men-pleasers_a but_o as_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n from_o the_o heart_n and_o as_o in_o our_o do_n so_o likewise_o in_o our_o suffering_n we_o must_v with_o the_o apostle_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o chief_o aim_v at_o this_o that_o the_o 42._o act._n 21._o 14._o mat._n 26._o 39_o 42._o will_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v do_v in_o they_o for_o those_o only_a that_o suffer_v according_a to_o god_n will_v receive_v the_o promise_n and_o such_o alone_o can_v with_o confidence_n commit_v 36._o heb._n 10._o 36._o the_o keep_n of_o their_o soul_n to_o he_o in_o well-doing_n as_o unto_o a_o faithful_a creator_n 19_o 1._o pet._n 4._o 19_o as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v now_o that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v thus_o to_o seek_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o all_o our_o action_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v no_o true_a obedience_n which_o have_v not_o this_o as_o the_o main_a scope_n of_o it_o that_o if_o we_o thus_o do_v we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o with_o david_n be_v approve_v as_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n that_o we_o shall_v hereby_o be_v advance_v to_o 50._o act._n 13._o 22._o joh._n 7._o 17._o
christian_a duty_n §._o sect._n 2_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o diligence_n first_o because_o god_n require_v it_o and_o thus_o we_o see_v what_o diligence_n and_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o use_v in_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o now_o consider_v of_o the_o reason_n and_o motive_n which_o may_v 23._o deut._n 6._o 17._o psal_n 119._o 4._o ezra_n 7._o 23._o persuade_v we_o hereunto_o and_o first_o this_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n because_o god_n require_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n you_o shall_v diligent_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n and_o his_o testimony_n and_o statute_n which_o he_o have_v command_v thou_o of_o which_o commandment_n david_n take_v notice_n thou_o have_v say_v he_o command_v we_o to_o keep_v thy_o precept_n diligent_o and_o ezra_n like_o a_o good_a governor_n back_v it_o with_o all_o his_o authority_n whatsoever_o be_v command_v by_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n let_v it_o be_v diligent_o do_v etc._n etc._n unto_o this_o diligence_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v in_o whatsoever_o office_n or_o duty_n we_o undertake_v 8._o rom._n 12._o 6_o 7_o 8._o and_o contrariwise_o dissuade_v from_o be_v slothful_a in_o any_o business_n 11._o vers_fw-la 11._o especial_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n unto_o which_o he_o require_v fervency_n of_o spirit_n more_o especial_o this_o diligence_n be_v require_v in_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o virtue_n and_o save_a grace_n so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n give_v all_o diligence_n add_v to_o your_o faith_n virtue_n and_o to_o virtue_n knowledge_n 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 5._o vers_fw-la 10._o etc._n etc._n and_o in_o get_v thereby_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n give_v diligence_n to_o make_v your_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o above_o all_o in_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n take_v you_o heed_n watch_n 33._o mark_n 13._o 33._o and_o pray_v and_o of_o his_o holy_a apostle_n pray_v continual_o in_o every_o thing_n give_v 10._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o 18._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o thanks_n and_o again_o continue_v in_o prayer_n and_o watch_v in_o the_o same_o with_o thanksgiving_n of_o which_o laborious_a diligence_n and_o unwearied_a industry_n we_o have_v they_o for_o example_n of_o their_o own_o precept_n for_o not_o only_o in_o the_o painful_a labour_n of_o his_o apostolic_a ministry_n this_o holy_a apostle_n exceed_v all_o the_o rest_n but_o also_o in_o attain_v unto_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o forget_v those_o which_o be_v behind_o he_o reach_v forth_o unto_o 14._o phil._n 3._o 13._o 14._o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o and_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n but_o above_o all_o example_n of_o this_o diligence_n be_v that_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o time_n be_v whole_o employ_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n spend_v the_o day_n in_o preach_v and_o work_v miracle_n and_o the_o night_n in_o pray_v yea_o with_o such_o unwearied_a diligence_n he_o perform_v these_o function_n of_o his_o office_n that_o the_o weariness_n of_o his_o travel_n can_v make_v he_o weary_a of_o these_o work_n yea_o he_o prefer_v the_o do_v of_o these_o duty_n before_o the_o satisfy_n of_o his_o hunger_n and_o esteem_v it_o as_o his_o meat_n and_o drink_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o now_o as_o god_n require_v 34._o joh._n 4._o 34._o this_o diligence_n and_o pain_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n so_o do_v he_o much_o approve_v it_o wheresoever_o he_o find_v it_o as_o in_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n i_o know_v thy_o work_n and_o thy_o labour_n and_o thy_o patience_n and_o in_o the_o 2._o apoc._n 2._o 2._o servant_n who_o have_v well_o employ_v his_o master_n talent_n well_o do_v good_a and_o 26_o math._n 25._o 21_o 26_o faithful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n so_o do_v he_o much_o abhor_v sloth_n and_o negligence_n in_o his_o service_n as_o appear_v in_o his_o sharp_a reproof_n of_o the_o unprofitable_a servant_n who_o have_v hide_v his_o lord_n talon_n in_o a_o napkin_n thou_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n brand_a he_o with_o the_o name_n of_o wickedness_n because_o of_o his_o slothfulness_n and_o not_o because_o he_o have_v riotous_o misspend_v his_o talon_n or_o spoil_v his_o fellow_n of_o those_o talent_n which_o be_v commit_v unto_o they_o but_o because_o through_o his_o idleness_n and_o negligence_n he_o have_v be_v unprofitable_a to_o his_o master_n §_o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o reward_n promise_v to_o the_o diligent_a second_o the_o manifold_a and_o great_a benefit_n wherewith_o the_o lord_n rich_a in_o mercy_n towards_o all_o who_o diligent_o serve_v he_o will_v liberal_o reward_v their_o labour_n may_v serve_v as_o a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o incite_v we_o to_o this_o duty_n for_o we_o can_v serve_v a_o more_o bountiful_a master_n nor_o employ_v our_o labour_n to_o better_a advantage_n then_o in_o perform_v unto_o he_o our_o duty_n with_o all_o diligence_n see_v he_o will_v suffer_v none_o of_o our_o pain_n to_o be_v spend_v in_o vain_a but_o will_v proportion_v our_o wage_n according_a to_o the_o greatness_n of_o our_o work_n in_o this_o life_n he_o bestow_v upon_o those_o who_o be_v diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n not_o only_o a_o large_a measure_n of_o his_o temporal_a benefit_n and_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v true_o profitable_a for_o their_o use_n according_a to_o those_o many_o and_o gracious_a promise_n which_o in_o his_o law_n he_o have_v make_v unto_o etc._n deut._n 28._o 1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n they_o but_o also_o inrich_v their_o soul_n with_o the_o treasure_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n for_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o ready_a to_o use_v the_o mean_n than_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o 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we_o give_v all_o diligence_n in_o add_v one_o grace_n and_o virtue_n unto_o another_o the_o same_o apostle_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o fall_v and_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n remember_v the_o work_n of_o piety_n and_o mercy_n which_o have_v be_v perform_v by_o some_o of_o the_o faithful_a desire_v other_o to_o show_v 11._o heb._n 6._o 11_o 11._o the_o same_o diligence_n to_o their_o full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o that_o they_o will_v not_o be_v slothful_a but_o follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o this_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n be_v in_o many_o respect_v most_o necessary_a three_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o diligence_n in_o holy_a duty_n may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o use_v it_o for_o if_o in_o civil_a and_o worldly_a thing_n no_o great_a matter_n be_v achieve_v without_o pain_n and_o diligence_n how_o much_o 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we_o and_o they_o but_o let_v we_o propound_v the_o get_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o main_a scope_n of_o they_o all_o that_o so_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o we_o and_o our_o duty_n may_v in_o he_o be_v accept_v before_o god_n and_o receive_v a_o rich_a reward_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o perfect_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o rule_n respect_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n the_o three_o rule_n respect_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o namely_o that_o see_v we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o pray_v or_o hear_v or_o read_v or_o meditate_v 26._o rom._n 8._o 15_o 26._o or_o else_o perform_v any_o other_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n but_o as_o this_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o give_v we_o power_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o some_o good_a effect_n therefore_o stop_v our_o ear_n to_o carnal_a dispute_n and_o shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n of_o natural_a &_o corrupt_a reason_n we_o must_v in_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n 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their_o agreement_n with_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n let_v we_o 6._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 6._o not_o only_o yield_v unto_o they_o but_o also_o give_v they_o the_o best_a entertainment_n nourish_v and_o cherish_v they_o when_o they_o seem_v weak_a and_o incite_v and_o re-inliving_a they_o when_o as_o they_o begin_v to_o languish_v and_o die_v in_o we_o by_o meditation_n prayer_n read_v and_o other_o such_o like_a religious_a exercise_n let_v we_o open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n when_o he_o knock_v and_o give_v kind_a entertainment_n 20._o apoc._n 3._o 20._o to_o this_o holy_a guest_n who_o bring_v his_o cheer_n with_o he_o and_o will_v feast_v we_o with_o a_o delicate_a banquet_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n but_o especial_o when_o he_o visit_v we_o after_o a_o especial_a &_o extraordinary_a manner_n and_o give_v more_o evident_a sign_n of_o his_o presence_n then_o at_o other_o time_n by_o work_v more_o powerful_o good_a motion_n in_o we_o kindle_v our_o zeal_n and_o enlarge_n our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n then_o be_v we_o not_o by_o sloth_n to_o let_v slip_n so_o good_a a_o opportunity_n of_o enrich_v our_o soul_n with_o save_v grace_n but_o we_o must_v as_o we_o use_v to_o say_v strike_v while_o the_o iron_n be_v hot_a and_o reap_v our_o harvest_n while_o this_o sunshine_n continue_v we_o must_v set_v up_o all_o our_o sail_n while_o this_o fair_a gale_n of_o wind_n last_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v in_o a_o short_a time_n make_v a_o far_o great_a progress_n in_o our_o course_n of_o godliness_n then_o in_o many_o month_n when_o be_v leave_v by_o the_o spirit_n in_o respect_n of_o this_o extraordinary_a efficacy_n and_o operation_n we_o shall_v be_v becalm_v and_o have_v neither_o will_n nor_o power_n to_o go_v forward_o when_o he_o offer_v himself_o in_o a_o unusual_a manner_n unto_o we_o in_o our_o travel_n of_o the_o spiritual_a journey_n as_o the_o angel_n to_o jacob_n we_o 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as_o far_o and_o fast_o as_o it_o will_v but_o let_v it_o not_o over-carry_a we_o beyond_o all_o bound_n of_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o discretion_n let_v we_o not_o rash_o undertake_v a_o task_n before_o we_o have_v examine_v our_o strength_n whether_o it_o be_v sufficient_a for_o it_o and_o ere_o we_o cast_v the_o burden_n upon_o our_o shoulder_n let_v we_o poise_v and_o weigh_v it_o that_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o continue_v under_o it_o without_o faint_a till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o journey_n final_o let_v we_o so_o labour_v to_o bring_v our_o outward_a man_n to_o conformity_n in_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o external_a duty_n with_o those_o which_o be_v great_a proficient_o in_o christianity_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o forget_v to_o spend_v our_o great_a pain_n and_o strength_n in_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n as_o pride_n covetousness_n rash_a anger_n malice_n envy_n uncharitableness_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o not_o only_o to_o adorn_v our_o soul_n inward_o with_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n love_n humility_n patience_n zeal_n and_o such_o like_a but_o also_o to_o approve_v the_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o they_o by_o our_o work_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o the_o afflict_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o to_o neglect_v these_o and_o to_o be_v strict_a in_o outward_a show_n and_o bodily_a exercise_n be_v as_o it_o be_v to_o bestow_v much_o cost_n upon_o the_o outside_n of_o the_o house_n and_o to_o let_v the_o inside_n lie_v full_a of_o rubbish_n to_o deck_v the_o body_n and_o neglect_v the_o soul_n and_o life_n of_o religion_n which_o consist_v chief_o in_o inward_a grace_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o they_o in_o the_o main_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o esteem_v the_o shell_n more_o than_o the_o kernel_n 4_o math._n 23._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la quod_fw-la affligis_fw-la corpus_fw-la tuum_fw-la quando_fw-la nihil_fw-la proficit_fw-la cor_fw-la tuum_fw-la jeiunare_n &_o rigitare_fw-la &_o mores_fw-la non_fw-la corrigere_fw-la euseb_n emissen_n ad_fw-la monach._n hom._n 4_o and_o to_o make_v ourselves_o as_o our_o saviour_n compare_v such_o like_v unto_o paint_a sepulchre_n which_o be_v outward_o trim_v and_o gorgeous_o gild_a and_o paint_a but_o within_o full_a of_o rottenness_n and_o putrefaction_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n say_v one_o that_o thou_o afflict_v thy_o body_n when_o as_o thy_o hart_n be_v never_o the_o better_a to_o fast_o and_o watch_v and_o not_o to_o mend_v thy_o manner_n be_v as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v bestow_v great_a pain_n without_o the_o vineyard_n in_o weed_n and_o manure_v but_o leave_v the_o vineyard_n itself_o neglect_v and_o unhusband_v and_o fit_a for_o nothing_o but_o to_o bring_v forth_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o
of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n you_o have_v no_o life_n in_o you_o yea_o this_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o such_o a_o spare_a meal_n and_o bare_a commons_o as_o only_o hold_v life_n and_o soul_n together_o and_o do_v not_o revive_v the_o spirit_n increase_v the_o strength_n and_o fit_v we_o for_o action_n and_o employment_n but_o it_o be_v a_o plentiful_a feast_n for_o our_o soul_n which_o make_v we_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o stature_n unto_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n make_v they_o strong_a and_o vigorous_a unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o as_o baptism_n be_v call_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o imitation_n and_o new_a birth_n so_o this_o of_o our_o augmentation_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n afford_v unto_o we_o plentiful_a nourishment_n for_o this_o end_n for_o as_o god_n be_v so_o bountiful_a in_o afford_v man_n mean_n for_o the_o preserve_v his_o bodily_a life_n that_o he_o allow_v he_o such_o thing_n not_o only_o which_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a but_o also_o for_o delight_n and_o not_o bread_n alone_o to_o strengthen_v man_n heart_n but_o also_o wine_n to_o make_v it_o glad_a and_o oil_n to_o express_v this_o joy_n in_o the_o face_n and_o countenance_n so_o he_o have_v deal_v 115._o psa_fw-la 104._o 14._o &_o 115._o much_o more_o bountiful_o for_o our_o soul_n provide_v for_o their_o nourishment_n a_o plentiful_a feast_n the_o strengthen_v bread_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o the_o cheer_v and_o glad_v wine_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n the_o delicious_a viand_n and_o dish_n of_o his_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o save_v grace_n and_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o not_o only_o set_v these_o thing_n before_o we_o to_o look_v upon_o but_o give_v unto_o we_o gracious_a entertainment_n invite_v we_o to_o feed_v upon_o they_o not_o only_o unto_o necessity_n but_o also_o to_o delight_v so_o that_o our_o welcome_n be_v no_o less_o worth_a than_o our_o cheer_n and_o as_o the_o spouse_n speak_v his_o love_n better_o 2._o cant._n 1._o 2._o than_o wine_n yea_o unto_o his_o feast_n he_o add_v a_o banquet_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n embrace_v we_o with_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o love_n cheer_v we_o with_o the_o consolation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o ravish_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o sweet_a feeling_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o such_o inward_a joy_n that_o be_v with_o the_o spouse_n thus_o bring_v into_o 6._o cant._n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6._o his_o banketting-house_n and_o have_v for_o a_o canopy_n over_o our_o head_n his_o banner_n of_o love_n we_o be_v ready_a as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o ecstasy_n to_o cry_v out_o stay_v i_o with_o flagon_n comfort_v i_o with_o apple_n for_o i_o be_o sick_a of_o love_n now_o how_o can_v our_o poor_a soul_n be_v thus_o royal_o feast_v and_o cherish_v at_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o great_a king_n but_o be_v inward_o replenish_v with_o all_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n for_o his_o so_o rich_a mercy_n what_o can_v they_o do_v less_o then_o enter_v into_o a_o serious_a consideration_n with_o themselves_o what_o they_o may_v return_v unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v express_v their_o love_n and_o gracefulness_n for_o so_o many_o and_o inestimable_a favour_n without_o any_o desert_n vouchsafe_v unto_o they_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n what_o shall_v i_o render_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n towards_o 13._o ps_n 116._o 12_o 13._o i_o and_o find_v themselves_o to_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o make_v any_o other_o requital_n then_o by_o remain_v thankful_a debtor_n what_o can_v they_o do_v less_o than_o conclude_v with_o he_o that_o they_o will_v take_v the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n praise_v and_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o the_o people_n and_o find_v ourselves_o preserve_v in_o spiritual_a life_n grow_v 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 18._o in_o god_n grace_n and_o strengthen_v and_o fit_v for_o all_o good_a employment_n by_o the_o royal_a bounty_n of_o our_o heavenly_a king_n feast_v we_o with_o such_o cordial_a restorative_n and_o delicious_a food_n above_o the_o price_n of_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o other_o corruptible_a thing_n how_o ungrateful_a shall_v we_o be_v if_o we_o do_v not_o employ_v this_o strength_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o by_o do_v that_o which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 8_o four_o because_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n four_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n much_o conduce_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v thereby_o put_v in_o mind_n how_o much_o he_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o us._n for_o who_o can_v light_o esteem_v of_o any_o sin_n which_o cost_v christ_n no_o less_o than_o the_o price_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n who_o will_v not_o bewail_v his_o sin_n pass_v with_o bitter_a grief_n abhor_v his_o present_a corruption_n with_o mortal_a hatred_n and_o utter_o renounce_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v who_o due_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v the_o nail_n which_o fasten_v our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o that_o unsupportable_a weight_n which_o make_v his_o soul_n heavy_a to_o the_o death_n press_v out_o of_o his_o innocent_a body_n that_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o extort_a from_o he_o that_o lamentable_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o who_o will_v be_v hire_v with_o the_o base_a wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n to_o defile_v his_o soul_n again_o with_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v cleanse_v and_o purge_v then_o by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n of_o infinite_a more_o value_n than_o ten_o thousand_o world_n and_o so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n who_o can_v be_v slack_a in_o the_o service_n of_o so_o gracious_a a_o saviour_n or_o be_v spare_v in_o his_o pain_n to_o glorify_v he_o who_o for_o his_o redemption_n have_v not_o spare_v his_o dear_a blood_n who_o will_v not_o worship_v he_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n who_o have_v purchase_v his_o happiness_n at_o such_o a_o rate_n as_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v not_o able_a to_o discourse_v who_o be_v so_o unthankful_o slothful_a that_o will_v not_o spend_v his_o sweat_n in_o his_o service_n and_o his_o tear_n because_o he_o can_v spend_v so_o much_o as_o he_o shall_v and_o even_o his_o blood_n to_o make_v up_o what_o be_v want_v in_o they_o both_o for_o he_o and_o his_o sake_n that_o have_v cleanse_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n from_o the_o ingrained_a spot_n and_o uncurable_a leprosy_n of_o sin_n with_o his_o bloody_a sweat_n yea_o full_a stream_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n who_o will_v now_o grudge_v to_o do_v work_n of_o mercy_n or_o to_o feed_v the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o his_o spare_a food_n &_o to_o clothe_v they_o with_o his_o cast_a apparel_n which_o remember_v that_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o be_v our_o food_n and_o have_v not_o spare_v to_o feast_v we_o at_o his_o own_o royal_a table_n with_o his_o own_o body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o lively_a and_o express_a image_n of_o his_o father_n and_o equal_a unto_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o majesty_n disrobed_n himself_o of_o this_o glorious_a garment_n and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o shape_n of_o a_o servant_n yea_o be_v content_a to_o be_v strip_v of_o those_o poor_a clothes_n he_o have_v suit_v with_o his_o mean_a condition_n and_o while_o he_o bear_v our_o sin_n to_o bear_v our_o shame_n hang_v naked_a upon_o the_o cross_n that_o he_o may_v clothe_v we_o that_o be_v spiritual_o naked_a with_o the_o rich_a and_o glorious_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n §._o sect._n 9_o because_o thereby_o we_o be_v occasion_v to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n final_o the_o lord_n supper_n right_o use_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o it_o give_v we_o occasion_n in_o our_o preparation_n that_o we_o may_v come_v as_o worthy_a guest_n to_o the_o lord_n table_n to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o renew_v our_o faith_n in_o christ_n our_o repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n in_o us._n we_o renew_v our_o faith_n by_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n
through_o pride_n break_v out_o into_o anger_n and_o contention_n when_o we_o go_v to_o compound_v difference_n between_o neighbour_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o be_v not_o partial_a to_o either_o side_n for_o worldly_a respect_n nor_o through_o stiffness_n and_o obstinacy_n cause_v more_o discord_n in_o stead_n of_o make_v peace_n when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o a_o feast_n let_v we_o set_v a_o watch_n over_o our_o appetite_n that_o it_o do_v not_o draw_v we_o to_o gluttony_n and_o excess_n but_o that_o we_o so_o use_v god_n great_a blessing_n as_o that_o we_o be_v fit_v by_o they_o to_o do_v he_o better_o service_n when_o we_o be_v about_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o pride_n and_o affectation_n of_o humane_a praise_n or_o that_o we_o have_v in_o they_o any_o opinion_n of_o merit_v thereby_o any_o thing_n at_o god_n hand_n when_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v or_o hear_v the_o word_n or_o to_o perform_v any_o other_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n know_v that_o in_o they_o also_o satan_n lay_v his_o snare_n and_o spare_v for_o no_o pain_n to_o make_v these_o exercise_n unprofitable_a and_o even_o turn_v they_o into_o sin_n let_v we_o observe_v our_o watch_n when_o we_o go_v about_o they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v well_o prepare_v and_o perform_v they_o with_o all_o reverence_n and_o attention_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n careful_o look_v to_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o hinder_v in_o these_o duty_n with_o worldly_a distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n dulness_n drowzinesse_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n in_o a_o word_n there_o be_v nothing_o wherein_o this_o watch_n be_v not_o to_o be_v keep_v see_v in_o all_o thing_n through_o satan_n wile_n and_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n we_o be_v endanger_v unto_o sin_n either_o sail_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o action_n or_o in_o our_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o all_o the_o 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shall_v reduce_v they_o into_o no_o order_n nor_o make_v they_o fit_a for_o any_o good_a employment_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o restrain_v our_o thought_n from_o rove_a after_o worldly_a vanity_n but_o we_o must_v also_o have_v they_o take_v up_o and_o exercise_v in_o spiritual_a heavenly_a or_o at_o least_o civil_a and_o moral_a meditation_n about_o the_o affair_n of_o our_o honest_a calling_n for_o if_o they_o be_v not_o busy_v about_o these_o satan_n will_v thrust_v in_o the_o other_o and_o find_v they_o empty_a of_o any_o good_a thing_n he_o will_v easy_o replenish_v they_o with_o those_o that_o be_v evil_a §._o sect._n 7_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n but_o above_o all_o other_o our_o internal_a part_n we_o must_v keep_v our_o watch_n with_o great_a care_n over_o our_o heart_n according_a to_o the_o wiseman_n counsel_n above_o 12._o pro._n 4._o 23._o heb._n 3._o 12._o all_o keep_n or_o with_o all_o diligence_n keep_v thy_o heart_n for_o 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58._o 3._o to_o the_o 8._o and_o ash_n under_o they_o but_o do_v not_o join_v with_o it_o the_o spiritual_a fast_o in_o abstain_v from_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o covetous_a exaction_n lose_v the_o bond_n of_o wickedness_n and_o undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n cease_v from_o oppression_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o demand_v what_o do_v 4._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la quòd_fw-la of_o fligis_fw-la corpus_fw-la tuum_fw-la quando_fw-la nihil_fw-la proficit_fw-la cor_fw-la tuum_fw-la euseb_n emiss_a ad_fw-la monach._n homil_n 4._o it_o profit_v thou_o that_o thou_o afflict_a thy_o body_n when_o as_o thy_o heart_n be_v never_o the_o better_a to_o fast_o and_o watch_v and_o not_o to_o amend_v thy_o manner_n be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v take_v pain_n to_o weed_n and_o husband_n the_o ground_n about_o the_o vineyard_n but_o let_v the_o vineyard_n itself_o grow_v like_o a_o desert_n full_a of_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humiliation_n and_o penitency_n in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o fast_n now_o this_o spiritual_a and_o inward_a exercise_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o serious_a humiliation_n of_o our_o soul_n before_o god_n join_v with_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o we_o may_v find_v grace_n with_o god_n and_o have_v our_o special_a suit_n hear_v and_o grant_v the_o first_o thing_n be_v humiliation_n or_o penitency_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o a_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v provoke_v god_n anger_n against_o us._n second_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n chief_o in_o this_o respect_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v and_o dishonour_v our_o glorious_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n unto_o which_o we_o must_v attain_v by_o consider_v and_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n their_o number_n and_o heinousness_n by_o meditate_v on_o god_n judgement_n and_o mercy_n the_o curse_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n on_o god_n gloriousnesse_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v pierce_v ad_fw-la crucify_v our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o cause_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o be_v put_v to_o a_o shameful_a death_n vex_v and_o grieve_a god_n good_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o slander_v our_o profession_n give_v offence_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o draw_v upon_o ourselves_o god_n heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o especial_o the_o present_a judgement_n which_o we_o fear_v as_o imminent_a or_o feel_v as_o be_v already_o inflict_v upon_o us._n three_o a_o vile_a and_o base_a conceit_n of_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o adjudge_v ourselves_o as_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o god_n lest_o mercy_n and_o contrariwise_o that_o we_o have_v deserve_v the_o great_a of_o his_o plague_n and_o not_o only_o that_o which_o we_o present_o fear_v or_o feel_v but_o all_o other_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a last_o in_o this_o humiliation_n we_o be_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n by_o our_o lamentation_n and_o woeful_a complaint_n bewail_v our_o wretched_a condition_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o bemoan_v our_o misery_n before_o the_o lord_n as_o a_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o he_o may_v exercise_v his_o abundant_a and_o rich_a mercy_n in_o pardon_v our_o sin_n and_o remove_v our_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o prayer_n must_v be_v join_v with_o our_o fast_n jeiunium_fw-la orationem_fw-la roborat_fw-la oratio_fw-la ieiunium_fw-la sanctificat_fw-la bernard_n in_o quadrage_n serm._n 4._o the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o the_o spiritual_a exercise_n be_v effectual_a prayer_n for_o this_o be_v that_o which_o give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n to_o our_o fast_n even_o as_o fast_v help_v and_o strengthen_v prayer_n and_o here_o first_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n principal_o insist_v upon_o those_o whereby_o we_o have_v most_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v god_n and_o draw_v upon_o ourselves_o his_o present_a judgement_n the_o which_o we_o may_v profitable_o aggravate_v by_o all_o their_o particular_a circumstance_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v but_o chief_o because_o we_o have_v commit_v they_o 51._o psal_n 5â—_n 4._o nehe._n 5._o ezr._n 9_o 6._o dan._n 9_o 51._o against_o such_o a_o gracious_a god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o so_o many_o favour_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o estate_n this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v unto_o which_o confession_n we_o must_v adjoine_v the_o adiudging_a and_o condemn_v of_o ourselves_o to_o deserve_a punishment_n both_o temporal_a and_o everlasting_a this_o which_o we_o fear_v or_o feel_v and_o all_o other_o with_o it_o if_o god_n shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n by_o which_o confession_n and_o condemn_v of_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v glorify_v god_n both_o by_o justify_v his_o righteous_a judgement_n &_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n either_o because_o he_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o our_o affliction_n or_o 22._o lam._n 3._o 22._o do_v not_o inflict_v they_o in_o a_o measure_n proportionable_a to_o our_o sin_n second_o hereby_o we_o shall_v increase_v our_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o thus_o rip_v they_o up_o and_o recount_v they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o us._n and_o final_o we_o shall_v hereby_o much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o they_o see_v if_o we_o confess_v 7._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o john_n 1._o 7._o our_o sin_n the_o lord_n will_v vouchsafe_v mercy_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v they_o he_o be_v faithful_a and_o righteous_a to_o forgive_v they_o and_o consequent_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o our_o present_a judgement_n shall_v be_v avert_v or_o remove_v when_o as_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o they_o be_v do_v away_o or_o if_o they_o be_v continue_v that_o their_o nature_n shall_v be_v change_v see_v they_o shall_v cease_v to_o 17._o heb._n 12._o 6._o apoc._n 3._o 19_o rom._n 8._o 28._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o be_v punishment_n which_o be_v inflict_v to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o shall_v be_v unto_o we_o the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o gracious_a father_n sign_n of_o our_o adoption_n testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o much_o further_o our_o spiritual_a enrich_n with_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o which_o assurance_n of_o faith_n ground_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o free_a promise_n we_o be_v to_o proceed_v in_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n either_o for_o our_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a by_o deprecation_n or_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o good_a by_o petition_n for_o after_o that_o we_o have_v make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o obtain_v by_o unfeigned_a humiliation_n and_o confession_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n become_v suitor_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v please_v for_o his_o own_o mercy_n and_o his_o merit_n to_o remove_v the_o judgement_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v draw_v upon_o us._n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n have_v proclaim_v a_o fast_a to_o his_o people_n do_v prescribe_v unto_o they_o a_o form_n of_o deprecation_n after_o that_o they_o be_v humble_v and_o have_v bewail_v their_o sin_n let_v the_o minister_n 17._o joel._n 2._o 17._o say_v he_o weep_v and_o say_v spare_v thy_o people_n o_o lord_n and_o give_v not_o thy_o heritage_n to_o reproach_n that_o the_o heathen_a shall_v rule_v over_o they_o the_o which_o be_v also_o practise_v by_o daniel_n and_o nehemiah_n in_o their_o fast_n where_o after_o the_o 32._o dan._n 9_o 5_o 16_o 17._o neh._n 9_o 32._o confession_n of_o their_o own_o and_o the_o people_n sin_n they_o crave_v pardon_n and_o deliverance_n out_o of_o their_o affliction_n in_o which_o suit_n for_o freedom_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n we_o be_v to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v hear_v by_o god_n special_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v 13._o matth._n 7._o 7._o joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 50._o 15._o joel._n 2._o 12_o 13._o that_o he_o will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o above_o all_o other_o time_n when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n or_o if_o the_o sentence_n be_v pronounce_v can_v be_v revoke_v let_v we_o humble_o sue_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v at_o least_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n in_o sanctify_v our_o affliction_n unto_o we_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v punishment_n for_o
do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n and_o afterward_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o present_a time_n we_o must_v with_o extraordinary_a care_n and_o diligence_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o good_a work_n and_o principal_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o of_o god_n service_n as_o prayer_n hear_v and_o read_v of_o god_n word_n holy_a conference_n and_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o may_v fit_o be_v repentance_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v all_o which_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n we_o must_v approve_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o without_o hypocrisy_n by_o our_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o righteousness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n the_o lord_n special_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o 6._o zach._n 7._o 9_o esa_n 58._o 6._o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n that_o we_o shall_v loose_v the_o band_n of_o wickedness_n undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n let_v the_o oppress_v go_v free_a and_o break_v every_o yoke_n for_o therefore_o as_o one_o say_v we_o restrain_v our_o mind_n from_o desire_v meat_n that_o celantiam_fw-la idcirco_fw-la à _fw-la varijs_fw-la ciborum_fw-la desiderijs_fw-la mentem_fw-la retrahunt_fw-la ut_fw-la totam_fw-la eius_fw-la vim_o occupent_fw-la in_o cupiditaâ—e_fw-la virtutum_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la we_o may_v exercise_v their_o whole_a force_n in_o covet_v after_o virtue_n and_o so_o our_o flesh_n will_v less_o feel_v the_o pain_n of_o abstinence_n when_o it_o hunger_v after_o righteousness_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v in_o this_o day_n exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a to_o which_o use_v we_o must_v at_o least_o spend_v so_o much_o as_o we_o spare_v from_o ourselves_o and_o our_o family_n by_o our_o fast_n or_o else_o we_o give_v just_a cause_n of_o suspicion_n that_o we_o fast_o more_o out_o of_o miserableness_n than_o devotion_n be_v content_a to_o fast_o that_o all_o our_o servant_n may_v bear_v we_o company_n and_o so_o by_o empty_v their_o and_o our_o own_o belly_n to_o add_v something_o towards_o the_o fill_n of_o our_o bag_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n special_o require_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v deal_v our_o bread_n to_o 10._o esa_n 58._o 7_o 10._o the_o hungry_a and_o bring_v the_o poor_a that_o be_v cast_v out_o into_o our_o house_n that_o when_o we_o see_v the_o naked_a we_o shall_v clothe_v he_o and_o that_o we_o hide_v not_o ourselves_o from_o our_o own_o flesh_n that_o we_o shall_v draw_v out_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o hungry_a and_o satisfy_v the_o afflict_a soul_n which_o duty_n if_o we_o neglect_v we_o may_v be_v just_o charge_v that_o we_o fast_o rather_o with_o the_o jew_n to_o ourselves_o then_o unto_o the_o lord_n have_v more_o regard_n 6._o math._n 6._o to_o our_o profit_n then_o to_o piety_n or_o charity_n as_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n have_v join_v these_o three_o together_o in_o his_o doctrine_n so_o must_v we_o after_o the_o example_n of_o good_a cornelius_n conjoin_v they_o in_o our_o practice_n for_o our_o fast_n will_v be_v eleemos_fw-la act._n 10._o misericordia_fw-la &_o pietas_fw-la ieiunij_fw-la sunt_fw-la alae_fw-la etc._n etc._n chrysost_o in_o serm_n de_fw-fr ieiun_fw-fr &_o eleemos_fw-la maim_v and_o of_o no_o worth_n if_o it_o be_v sever_v from_o either_o of_o they_o mercy_n say_v one_o and_o piety_n be_v the_o wing_n of_o fast_v by_o which_o it_o mount_v aloft_o into_o heaven_n and_o without_o which_o it_o lie_v and_o wallow_v upon_o the_o earth_n fast_v without_o mercy_n be_v but_o a_o picture_n of_o hunger_n and_o image_n of_o holiness_n without_o piety_n fast_v be_v but_o a_o occasion_n of_o covetousness_n for_o what_o be_v spare_v from_o the_o body_n be_v put_v into_o the_o bag_n he_o that_o fa_v not_o to_o the_o poor_n advantage_n lie_v unto_o god_n and_o he_o who_o when_o he_o fa_v do_v not_o bestow_v his_o dinner_n upon_o the_o poor_a but_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o store_n do_v plain_o show_v that_o he_o fa_v for_o covetousness_n and_o not_o for_o christ_n sake_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o be_v the_o work_n wherein_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n which_o must_v not_o end_v when_o it_o end_v but_o be_v continue_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n for_o ever_o after_o for_o as_o we_o must_v then_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n afterward_o be_v more_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a in_o all_o our_o way_n and_o more_o earnest_a and_o diligent_a in_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o so_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o purpose_n to_o be_v sincere_a we_o must_v endeavour_v according_o to_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o hereunto_o where_o for_o a_o conclusion_n of_o this_o discourse_n of_o fast_v we_o may_v observe_v that_o if_o it_o be_v use_v aright_o and_o as_o god_n require_v it_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o singular_a good_a help_n to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v nothing_o more_o humble_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o spiritual_a want_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o hunger_n after_o grace_n with_o a_o vehement_a appetite_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a in_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o obtain_n spiritual_a strength_n to_o serve_v god_n and_o to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o final_o that_o more_o exercise_v and_o increase_v our_o repentance_n our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o serve_v god_n with_o more_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o piety_n and_o holiness_n in_o his_o own_o worship_n in_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o brethren_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n cap._n xxxvi_o of_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v god_n nature_n work_n and_o love_n towards_o us._n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n hitherto_o we_o have_v entreat_v of_o the_o real_a and_o practical_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o propound_v some_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o both_o to_o use_v these_o mean_n and_o also_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n unto_o which_o by_o these_o mean_v we_o be_v enable_v see_v it_o will_v little_o avail_v we_o to_o have_v all_o the_o help_n of_o godliness_n unless_o we_o have_v also_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o because_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v be_v produce_v to_o this_o purpose_n be_v innumerable_a see_v there_o be_v scarce_o any_o part_n of_o god_n word_n or_o work_n either_o of_o creation_n or_o government_n which_o do_v not_o yield_v some_o motive_n unto_o godliness_n therefore_o pass_v by_o the_o most_o which_o may_v be_v allege_v it_o shall_v suffice_v as_o brief_o as_o i_o can_v to_o touch_v some_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a all_o which_o i_o will_v reduce_v unto_o three_o head_n either_o as_o they_o respect_v god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o the_o argument_n of_o the_o first_o sort_n either_o respect_n god_n himself_o his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n both_o general_o consider_v and_o as_o he_o exercise_v they_o towards_o we_o or_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v unto_o he_o concern_v the_o former_a there_o can_v be_v any_o more_o forcible_a reason_n allege_v for_o the_o persuade_v of_o we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n than_o a_o thorough_a consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n for_o first_o he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a god_n jehovah_n the_o most_o absolute_a be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n in_o and_o from_o himself_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v by_o all_o creature_n and_o especial_o by_o we_o see_v in_o he_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v he_o be_v god_n infinite_a 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o in_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o ought_v in_o all_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o nature_n to_o be_v serve_v with_o absolute_a and_o
make_v no_o spare_a of_o his_o blood_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v ourselves_o prodigal_a in_o our_o duty_n if_o we_o take_v a_o little_a pain_n and_o spend_v some_o sweat_n in_o his_o service_n yea_o rather_o let_v we_o think_v no_o time_n well_o spend_v which_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v and_o all_o our_o labour_n lose_v which_o by_o holy_a duty_n express_v not_o some_o love_n towards_o he_o to_o who_o we_o owe_v so_o much_o and_o be_v able_a to_o pay_v so_o little_a excellent_a be_v the_o meditation_n of_o a_o devout_a father_n to_o this_o purpose_n if_o say_v he_o i_o owe_v myself_o whole_o unto_o he_o for_o 1._o quòd_fw-la si_fw-la totùm_fw-la i_o debeo_fw-la pro_fw-la i_o facto_fw-la quid_fw-la addam_fw-la iam_fw-la &_o pro_fw-la refecto_fw-la &_o refecto_fw-la hoc_fw-la modo_fw-la &_o c_o bern._n lib_n de_fw-fr diligen_n deo_fw-la c._n 1._o my_o creation_n what_o shall_v i_o now_o add_v for_o my_o restauration_n and_o redemption_n especial_o be_v restore_v 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service_n he_o have_v buy_v we_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o col._n 1._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o esa_n 44._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v our_o own_o and_o much_o less_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n but_o he_o &_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n &_o body_n see_v they_o be_v his_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o think_v that_o christ_n may_v fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o have_v propound_v &_o so_o die_v in_o vain_a yea_o if_o he_o may_v not_o fail_v of_o his_o truth_n &_o falsify_v his_o oath_n let_v we_o not_o imagine_v that_o we_o be_v his_o redeem_a or_o have_v any_o part_n in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o salvation_n wrought_v by_o he_o unless_o we_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n only_o but_o from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n all_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o 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to_o what_o purpose_n say_v he_o 23._o jer._n 6._o 20._o &_o 7._o 22_o 23._o come_v there_o to_o i_o incense_v from_o sheba_n and_o the_o sweet_a cane_n from_o a_o far_a country_n your_o offer_n be_v not_o acceptable_a nor_o your_o sacrifice_n sweet_a unto_o i_o thus_o the_o lord_n reject_v their_o solemn_a feast_n because_o they_o be_v not_o join_v with_o 5._o esa_n 8._o 4_o 5._o the_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o mercy_n so_o solomon_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o 8._o pro._n 15._o 8._o the_o wicked_a be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o upright_o be_v his_o delight_n and_o david_n say_v that_o if_o he_o do_v regard_v wickedness_n in_o his_o heart_n the_o lord_n 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o will_v not_o hear_v he_o whereas_o in_o other_o place_n he_o tell_v we_o that_o the_o righteous_a cry_n and_o the_o lord_n hear_v they_o and_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o their_o 18._o psal_n 34._o 17_o 18._o trouble_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o 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experience_n do_v not_o only_o desist_v from_o their_o former_a vain_a and_o prodigal_a course_n but_o be_v sorry_a and_o ashamed_a of_o they_o and_o set_v themselves_o with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o care_n and_o diligence_n to_o recover_v and_o repair_v their_o decay_a estate_n and_o with_o the_o great_a earnestness_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o thrive_a and_o as_o those_o who_o be_v to_o travail_v about_o important_a business_n near_o concern_v they_o in_o their_o life_n and_o state_n if_o they_o have_v over_o sleep_v themselves_o in_o the_o morning_n or_o trifle_v out_o their_o time_n about_o thing_n of_o no_o worth_n when_o they_o see_v their_o error_n and_o folly_n do_v make_v more_o haste_n in_o their_o way_n all_o the_o day_n follow_v that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v benight_a and_o so_o come_v short_a of_o their_o journey_n be_v frustrate_v of_o their_o hope_n so_o must_v we_o do_v in_o this_o case_n labour_v with_o so_o much_o more_o earnestness_n after_o the_o spiritual_a 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child_n wean_v of_o his_o mother_n their_o riches_n do_v not_o withdraw_v their_o heart_n from_o god_n though_o they_o abound_v in_o they_o neither_o do_v they_o trust_v in_o they_o because_o they_o know_v they_o to_o be_v uncertain_a but_o in_o the_o everliving_a god_n who_o give_v they_o 17._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 17._o rich_o all_o thing_n to_o enjoy_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o job_n who_o though_o he_o 24._o job_n 31._o 24._o be_v the_o wealthy_a man_n in_o all_o the_o east_n yet_o he_o do_v not_o make_v gold_n his_o hope_n 24._o job._n 31._o 24._o nor_o say_v unto_o the_o fine_a gold_n thou_o be_v my_o confidence_n nor_o rejoice_v because_o his_o wealth_n be_v great_a nor_o because_o his_o hand_n have_v get_v much_o but_o only_o they_o use_v they_o as_o the_o great_a instrument_n of_o well_o do_v and_o as_o mean_n to_o enable_v they_o to_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n according_a to_o job_n example_n who_o be_v rich_a and_o able_a to_o do_v good_a do_v not_o withhold_v from_o the_o 19_o job_n 31._o 16_o 17_o 19_o poor_a their_o desire_n nor_o cause_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o widow_n to_o fail_v nor_o do_v eat_v his_o morsel_n alone_o but_o do_v let_v the_o fatherless_a eat_v thereof_o nor_o will_v see_v any_o perish_v for_o want_v of_o clothing_n nor_o the_o poor_a to_o lie_v without_o a_o cover_n their_o pleasure_n though_o as_o great_a as_o they_o enjoy_v who_o have_v eminent_a place_n in_o king_n court_n do_v not_o like_o intoxicate_a cup_n bewitch_v they_o and_o make_v they_o so_o drink_v that_o they_o forget_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n unto_o which_o they_o aspire_v but_o even_o when_o they_o have_v drink_v the_o deep_a draught_n of_o they_o they_o can_v with_o solomon_n say_v of_o they_o that_o all_o be_v vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o profit_n 11._o eccles_n 2._o 11._o under_o the_o sun_n and_o when_o they_o be_v put_v to_o their_o choice_n so_o as_o they_o must_v of_o 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the_o affliction_n of_o this_o present_a life_n godliness_n have_v no_o less_o privilege_n for_o first_o they_o which_o careful_o serve_v &_o please_v god_n be_v whole_o 13._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o col._n 2._o 14._o gal._n 3._o 13._o deliver_v from_o they_o as_o they_o be_v punishment_n of_o sin_n to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n because_o christ_n have_v in_o their_o stead_n satisfy_v for_o they_o &_o pay_v their_o debt_n to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n and_o by_o take_v away_o their_o sin_n through_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n have_v also_o cancel_v the_o hand-writing_n which_o be_v against_o they_o free_v they_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o the_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o second_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v free_v from_o affliction_n in_o the_o great_a part_n as_o they_o be_v the_o correction_n of_o god_n child_n for_o howsoever_o sometime_o the_o chief_a end_n at_o which_o god_n aim_v in_o afflict_v the_o godly_a 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in_o which_o we_o must_v necessary_o walk_v if_o we_o will_v be_v save_v for_o without_o holiness_n we_o shall_v never_o see_v the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o infidelity_n be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o intellectual_a faculty_n do_v exceed_o hinder_v we_o from_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n not_o only_o as_o it_o blind_v they_o with_o ignorance_n and_o mislead_v they_o with_o error_n but_o also_o as_o it_o poyson_v they_o with_o curse_a infidelity_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o other_o sin_n and_o the_o chief_a impediment_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n the_o ground_n of_o all_o which_o be_v a_o lively_a faith_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v no_o man_n can_v come_v unto_o god_n until_o he_o first_o know_v that_o god_n 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o be_v nor_o perform_v any_o faithful_a service_n unto_o he_o until_o he_o be_v persuade_v that_o he_o be_v a_o rich_a rewarder_n of_o they_o who_o diligent_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o again_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n because_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o 23._o rom._n 14._o 23._o do_v of_o faith_n be_v sin_n without_o faith_n we_o can_v be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n see_v it_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o this_o union_n nor_o bring_v forth_o in_o he_o any_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n for_o without_o christ_n we_o can_v do_v nothing_o unless_o 5._o joh._n 15._o 2_o 5._o by_o faith_n we_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o we_o can_v love_v he_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o and_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o without_o love_n there_o be_v no_o obedience_n see_v it_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v with_o all_o care_n and_o endeavour_n remove_v this_o impediment_n than_o the_o which_o none_o be_v more_o pernicious_a for_o how_o shall_v we_o flee_v from_o that_o sin_n which_o we_o natural_o love_v or_o practice_v those_o duty_n unto_o which_o our_o nature_n be_v averse_a if_o we_o neither_o believe_v god_n threaten_n restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n nor_o his_o promise_n allure_a we_o to_o obedience_n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o those_o mean_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v both_o of_o beget_v faith_n in_o we_o if_o it_o be_v want_v and_o of_o confirm_v and_o increase_v of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v begin_v cap._n x._o of_o those_o manifold_a impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o arise_v from_o our_o sinful_a and_o corrupt_a heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o impediment_n be_v a_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v how_o we_o may_v remove_v those_o impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o intellectual_a 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long_o do_v that_o which_o god_n forbid_v or_o not_o do_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v therefore_o we_o must_v be_v bear_v with_o if_o we_o do_v so_o still_o see_v this_o be_v no_o excuse_n at_o all_o but_o rather_o the_o great_a aggravation_n of_o our_o sinnefulnesse_n and_o negligence_n for_o though_o they_o may_v be_v somewhat_o excuse_v if_o they_o be_v do_v but_o once_o or_o twice_o they_o be_v altogether_o intolerable_a when_o they_o grow_v common_a and_o customable_a and_o therefore_o our_o long_a live_n in_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o neglect_n of_o christian_a duty_n shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o excuse_v our_o continue_n in_o these_o course_n that_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o
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according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v or_o if_o through_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o have_v contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n be_v overtake_v of_o any_o sin_n this_o patience_n and_o love_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n despise_v thou_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a not_o know_v that_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_a in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n so_o he_o be_v no_o less_o infinite_a in_o justice_n and_o truth_n that_o as_o he_o be_v merciful_a 7._o exod._n 34._o 6_o 7._o and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n to_o ansgression_n and_o sin_n so_o also_o he_o be_v just_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n and_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n clear_v the_o 17._o psal_n 145._o 17._o guilty_a visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o merciful_a saviour_n so_o also_o a_o just_a god_n and_o 7._o esa_n 45._o 21._o psal_n 11._o 7._o a_o righteous_a lord_n who_o love_v righteousness_n and_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a but_o will_v judge_v every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o terrible_a 10._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o judge_n especial_o to_o those_o who_o abuse_v his_o mercy_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o disjoin_v these_o thing_n which_o can_v be_v sever_v nor_o imagine_v such_o a_o mercy_n in_o god_n as_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o his_o justice_n which_o be_v to_o maim_n the_o divine_a nature_n and_o to_o pull_v as_o it_o be_v one_o of_o his_o hand_n from_o he_o which_o outrageous_a violence_n offer_v unto_o his_o holy_a majesty_n he_o will_v never_o suffer_v to_o go_v unpunished_a let_v we_o with_o david_n so_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o be_v good_a as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o 1._o psal_n 25._o 8._o psal_n â—01_n 1._o he_o be_v also_o upright_o and_o in_o our_o song_n so_o sing_v of_o his_o mercy_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o disjoin_v his_o judgement_n from_o it_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o in_o god_n and_o in_o all_o his_o work_n mercy_n and_o truth_n do_v meet_v together_o righteousness_n 10._o psal_n 8â—_n 10._o and_o peace_n do_v kiss_v each_o other_o let_v we_o not_o say_v his_o mercy_n be_v great_a he_o will_v 7._o ecclus_n 5._o 6_o 7._o be_v pacify_v for_o the_o multitude_n of_o my_o sin_n for_o mercy_n and_o wrath_n come_v from_o he_o and_o his_o indignation_n rest_v upon_o sinner_n neither_o let_v we_o presume_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o patience_n make_v any_o tarry_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n nor_o put_v it_o off_o from_o day_n to_o day_n for_o sudden_o shall_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v forth_o and_o in_o thy_o security_n thou_o shall_v be_v destroy_v and_o perish_v in_o the_o day_n of_o vengeance_n thus_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n goodness_n and_o forbearance_n 6_o rom._n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6_o which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v after_o our_o hardness_n and_o impenitent_a heart_n treasure_n up_o unto_o ourselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n who_o will_v render_v unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n and_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o if_o any_o man_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o his_o curse_n against_o sinner_n do_v bless_v himself_o in_o his_o heart_n say_v i_o shall_v have_v peace_n though_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o imagination_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o add_v drunkenness_n to_o thirst_n that_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v he_o but_o that_o his_o anger_n and_o jealousy_n shall_v smoke_v against_o that_o man_n and_o all_o the_o curse_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v 20._o deut._n 29._o 19_o 20._o lie_v upon_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n shall_v blot_v out_o his_o name_n from_o under_o heaven_n let_v we_o remember_v what_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o namely_o that_o no_o outrageous_a sinner_n continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n without_o repentance_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o god_n and_o therefore_o exhort_v that_o we_o suffer_v no_o 6._o eph._n 5._o 5_o 6._o man_n to_o deceive_v we_o with_o vain_a word_n see_v because_o of_o these_o thing_n come_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o god_n mercy_n be_v in_o themselves_o infinite_a and_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n yea_o and_o amen_n yet_o they_o be_v limit_v by_o his_o infallible_a truth_n and_o appropriate_v unto_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o can_v extend_v to_o the_o presumptuous_a who_o take_v occasion_n from_o his_o mercy_n to_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o their_o sin_n but_o he_o will_v glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o punish_v they_o as_o he_o glorifi_v his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o those_o who_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o psalmist_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a â—_o psal_n 73._o â—_o and_o gracious_a yet_o not_o to_o all_o but_o only_o to_o israel_n even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o that_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n so_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a to_o cut_v off_o the_o 16._o psal_n 34._o 15_o 16._o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o of_o the_o earth_n let_v we_o not_o presume_v upon_o god_n mercy_n whilst_o we_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n and_o sin_v not_o and_o offer_v first_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o righteousness_n 5._o psal_n 4._o 4_o 5._o and_o then_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n those_o likewise_o who_o presume_v upon_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o christ_n death_n merit_n and_o satisfaction_n do_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n may_v easy_o remove_v this_o dangerous_a impediment_n out_o of_o their_o way_n if_o they_o will_v but_o serious_o consider_v that_o this_o be_v a_o most_o fearful_a abuse_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o use_v his_o help_n to_o uphold_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n as_o a_o pillow_n whereon_o we_o may_v sleep_v more_o secure_o in_o our_o wickedness_n whereas_o he_o come_v not_o to_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v but_o to_o dissolve_v and_o abolish_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 8._o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o not_o only_o to_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o to_o purge_v 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o that_o be_v his_o peculiar_a people_n we_o shall_v be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n
be_v so_o bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o the_o flesh_n that_o they_o make_v we_o immoderate_o sorrowful_a and_o to_o break_v out_o into_o some_o impatiency_n as_o though_o they_o be_v sign_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o displeasure_n and_o not_o of_o his_o fatherly_a love_n correct_v we_o for_o our_o amendment_n seventh_o and_o last_o this_o sorrow_n arise_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o weak_a christian_n when_o as_o they_o compare_v themselves_o with_o other_o that_o have_v make_v a_o better_a and_o great_a progress_n in_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v hereby_o move_v to_o think_v that_o the_o grace_n which_o they_o see_v in_o other_o be_v whole_o want_v in_o themselves_o because_o their_o lesser_a light_n be_v obscure_v by_o a_o great_a and_o seem_v nothing_o because_o it_o be_v not_o of_o equal_a brightness_n or_o if_o they_o have_v any_o at_o all_o yet_o that_o it_o be_v false_a and_o hypocritical_a because_o it_o be_v but_o of_o 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5._o 6._o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n as_o well_o as_o those_o which_o be_v perfect_o righteous_a final_o as_o we_o must_v take_v notice_n of_o that_o we_o have_v not_o that_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o it_o so_o also_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v what_o we_o have_v that_o we_o may_v be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o god_n from_o who_o free_a grace_n we_o have_v receive_v it_o among_o which_o we_o may_v number_v spiritual_a life_n whereby_o only_o we_o can_v be_v sensible_a of_o our_o wound_n and_o weakness_n the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o which_o we_o be_v move_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n hunger_a desire_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n see_v we_o have_v god_n promise_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v join_v faith_n with_o our_o repentance_n joy_n with_o our_o mourning_n love_n and_o thankfulness_n with_o our_o meekness_n and_o humility_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o desperation_n and_o that_o it_o 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though_o he_o never_o endeavour_v to_o do_v he_o any_o good_a that_o the_o axe_n be_v set_v to_o 10._o math._n 3._o 10._o the_o root_n of_o the_o tree_n to_o cut_v it_o down_o that_o it_o may_v be_v cast_v into_o the_o fire_n if_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o good_a fruit_n though_o it_o shall_v bear_v none_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o barren_a tree_n must_v be_v hew_v down_o and_o cast_v out_o of_o the_o lord_n vineyard_n 7._o luk._n 13._o 7._o because_o it_o do_v but_o cumber_v the_o ground_n that_o we_o must_v be_v not_o only_o tree_n of_o innocency_n but_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n if_o we_o be_v of_o god_n plant_v which_o 44._o esa_n 61._o 3._o luk._n 8._o 44._o be_v distinguish_v from_o evil_a tree_n destinate_a to_o the_o fire_n not_o by_o bear_v nothing_o but_o by_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o figtree_n be_v curse_v by_o our_o saviour_n not_o because_o it_o have_v upon_o it_o fig_n like_o those_o in_o one_o of_o jeremies_n basket_n which_o be_v so_o very_o naughty_a that_o they_o can_v 19_o jer._n 24._o 2._o math._n 21._o 19_o not_o be_v eat_v they_o be_v so_o bad_a but_o because_o it_o have_v none_o at_o all_o when_o christ_n purposely_o come_v to_o find_v some_o upon_o it_o that_o the_o unprofitable_a servant_n be_v by_o 30._o math._n 25._o 30._o his_o lord_n repute_v a_o evil_a servant_n and_o adjudge_v to_o punishment_n for_o not_o increase_v his_o master_n talon_n though_o he_o have_v not_o mis-spend_v it_o in_o riotous_a live_n and_o that_o the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n shall_v pass_v against_o those_o 42._o mat._n 25._o 41_o 42._o who_o neglect_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o christ_n poor_a member_n though_o they_o never_o oppress_v or_o wrong_v they_o final_o let_v we_o know_v that_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o dream_n of_o a_o mean_a between_o not_o do_v good_a and_o do_v evil_n for_o if_o we_o be_v not_o on_o god_n side_n we_o be_v against_o he_o if_o 23._o luk._n 11._o 23._o 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but_o vain_a and_o with_o the_o external_a let_v we_o join_v the_o internal_a rest_n from_o sin_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n make_v we_o careful_a in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o thy_o day_n both_o public_o and_o private_o and_o let_v we_o with_o one_o hart_n and_o voice_n join_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o thy_o service_n enable_v all_o thy_o minister_n in_o all_o place_n and_o he_o especial_o to_o who_o charge_n thou_o have_v commit_v we_o that_o they_o may_v break_v unto_o we_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o right_o divide_v thy_o word_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n furnish_v they_o with_o all_o gift_n and_o grace_n necessary_a for_o their_o high_a call_n and_o let_v they_o deliver_v thy_o truth_n as_o in_o thy_o presence_n faithful_o and_o powerful_o true_o and_o sincere_o and_o so_o assist_v they_o with_o the_o inward_a work_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thy_o word_n may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o conversion_n edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o hearer_n enable_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o faith_n &_o fervency_n and_o with_o all_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n &_o attention_n hear_v thy_o word_n lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n give_v we_o grace_v also_o o_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n private_o by_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o own_o family_n those_o private_a duty_n which_o be_v special_o require_v on_o this_o thy_o day_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o word_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n but_o especial_o on_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o quicken_v we_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n let_v we_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o religious_a exercise_n and_o in_o the_o work_n of_o charity_n &_o mercy_n as_o be_v those_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o most_o delight_v but_o especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o and_o other_o soul_n take_v care_n not_o only_o to_o sanctify_v thy_o holy_a day_n ourselves_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o may_v be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o those_o who_o any_o way_n belong_v to_o our_o charge_n accept_v of_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n
for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a which_o thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o and_o continue_v they_o unto_o we_o this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o fit_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n and_o vouchsafe_v all_o these_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v crave_v for_o ourselves_o with_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o see_v needful_a unto_o every_o true_a member_n of_o thy_o church_n etc._n etc._n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o be_v glorious_a in_o majesty_n and_o power_n and_o of_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o son_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o innumerable_a testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n which_o with_o a_o bountiful_a hand_n thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o do_v here_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o either_o respect_n our_o soul_n or_o body_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v more_o especial_o we_o laud_v and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n have_v make_v we_o vessel_n of_o grace_n by_o thy_o free_a election_n create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o 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on_o thy_o holy_a day_n and_o many_o of_o our_o speech_n have_v be_v idle_a and_o vain_a worldly_a and_o unsavoury_a we_o have_v not_o as_o we_o ought_v private_o prepare_v and_o fit_v ourselves_o for_o thy_o public_a service_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n &_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n but_o have_v come_v into_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n without_o due_a fear_n and_o reverence_n have_v our_o heart_n clog_v and_o choke_v with_o many_o corruption_n which_o have_v disable_v they_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o have_v make_v they_o like_o unfallowed_a and_o unweeded_a ground_n unfit_a to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o thy_o word_n we_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n with_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n nor_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n with_o such_o cheerfulnes_n as_o become_v us._n we_o have_v not_o with_o due_a reverence_n and_o attention_n hear_v thy_o holy_a word_n nor_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o memory_n nor_o apply_v it_o to_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n nor_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o by_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n we_o have_v not_o meditate_a as_o we_o ought_v on_o thy_o word_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v nor_o on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n &_o redemption_n nor_o diligent_o read_v and_o study_v in_o thy_o holy_a book_n nor_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o brethren_n in_o that_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o thou_o require_v especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o mutual_a edification_n of_o one_o another_o in_o which_o and_o many_o other_o kind_n as_o we_o have_v often_o offend_v heretofore_o so_o we_o can_v excuse_v ourselves_o of_o many_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o have_v show_v
body_n afresh_o even_o in_o the_o fountain_n of_o christ_n precious_a blood_n and_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n mourn_v with_o bitter_a grief_n because_o we_o have_v pierce_v he_o with_o our_o sin_n and_o cause_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o be_v put_v unto_o a_o shameful_a death_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n towards_o thou_o and_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o our_o enemy_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o link_v our_o heart_n together_o in_o a_o holy_a communion_n as_o it_o become_v the_o true_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n let_v we_o also_o approve_v our_o love_n to_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o especial_o by_o forgive_a and_o forget_v all_o our_o wrong_n and_o injury_n as_o hearty_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v forgive_v of_o thou_o and_o by_o perform_v all_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o all_o those_o who_o need_v our_o help_n not_o only_o by_o comfort_v and_o refresh_v their_o 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