then_o it_o be_v see_v how_o much_o we_o love_v god_n &_o how_o much_o we_o trust_v he_o and_o put_v confidence_n in_o he_o when_o we_o be_v oppress_v and_o vex_v with_o some_o grievous_a cross_n and_o affliction_n herâ—_n then_o before_o all_o thing_n seâ—_n that_o thou_o turn_v unto_o goâ—_n with_o all_o thy_o whole_a heart_n &_o mind_n and_o understanding_n and_o with_o all_o the_o power_n oâ—_n thy_o soul_n unfeigned_o repent_v of_o thy_o evil_a way_n and_o bewail_v &_o confess_v before_o god_n thy_o manifold_a sin_n and_o offence_n for_o whicâ—_n thou_o have_v just_o deserve_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n together_o with_o all_o his_o plague_n and_o punishment_n to_o be_v pour_v out_o and_o to_o be_v inflict_v upon_o thou_o then_o shall_v thou_o reap_v and_o receive_v plentiful_a comfort_n and_o consolation_n even_o a_o perfect_a discharge_n absolution_n and_o remission_n of_o thy_o sin_n from_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o as_o a_o infinite_a treasury_n every_o day_n stand_v open_a and_o be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o and_o that_o by_o christ_n his_o own_o appointment_n and_o ordinance_n give_v unto_o his_o church_n joh._n 20.22_o receive_v you_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 20.22_o joh._n 20.22_o whosoever_n sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v unto_o they_o and_o who_o sin_n soever_o you_o retain_v they_o be_v retain_v now_o when_o thou_o have_v thus_o pray_v for_o &_o obtain_v pardon_n for_o thy_o sin_n doubtless_o the_o punishment_n whether_o it_o be_v of_o sickness_n or_o any_o other_o affliction_n that_o lie_v heavy_a upon_o thou_o shall_v either_o cease_v and_o leave_v thou_o altogether_o or_o else_o shall_v by_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n turn_v to_o thy_o everlasting_a welfare_n and_o salvation_n for_o this_o assure_o persuade_v thyself_o and_o nothing_o doubt_v of_o it_o that_o the_o punishment_n which_o thou_o suffer_v how_o heavy_a a_o yoke_n and_o burden_n soever_o it_o seem_v to_o the_o flesh_n be_v in_o deed_n a_o fatherly_a rod_n whereby_o god_n recall_v thou_o home_o unto_o himself_o be_v his_o child_n and_o withdraw_v thou_o from_o sin_v secure_o god_n with_o a_o tender_a affection_n love_v we_o he_o will_v and_o wish_v well_o unto_o we_o &_o he_o do_v all_o that_o be_v do_v to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v reform_v we_o &_o make_v we_o better_o 12.6_o hebr._n 12.6_o for_o who_o he_o love_v he_o he_o correct_v and_o chasten_v and_o he_o punish_v he_o here_o that_o after_o this_o life_n he_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n 11.32_o 1_o cor._n 11.32_o nor_o torment_v and_o punish_v everlasting_o in_o hell_n and_o do_v not_o thou_o fear_v nor_o doubt_n but_o assure_o persuade_v thyself_o that_o god_n thy_o heavenly_a father_n entire_o love_v thou_o and_o ten_o leâ—â—th_v thou_o howsoever_o he_o recâ—â—ueth_v for_o the_o time_n to_o be_v displease_v with_o thou_o this_o his_o wâ—â—â—â—_n and_o displeasure_n be_v not_o the_o wrath_n and_o rage_n of_o a_o tyrant_n or_o tormenter_n but_o of_o a_o father_n that_o dear_o love_v we_o who_o will_v not_o that_o we_o perish_v but_o that_o we_o shall_v repent_v and_o amend_v &_o so_o be_v save_v this_o be_v so_o sure_a that_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o certain_a if_o so_o be_v that_o we_o who_o be_v of_o so_o little_a faith_n can_v believe_v it_o first_o of_o all_o therefore_o desire_v &_o ask_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n but_o see_v it_o be_v do_v through_o christ_n and_o that_o it_o be_v do_v with_o a_o true_a repentant_a heart_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v be_v at_o agreement_n with_o god_n and_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o thou_o may_v have_v he_o friendly_a and_o favourable_a unto_o thou_o then_o afterward_o thou_o may_v also_o desire_v and_o pray_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o present_a affliction_n that_o mole_v &_o greeve_v thou_o this_o advice_n the_o son_n of_o sirach_n give_v chap._n 38._o my_o son_n 38.9_o eccl._n 38.9_o fail_v not_o in_o thy_o sickness_n but_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v make_v thou_o whole_a 20._o esay_n 38.25_o and_o 2._o kin._n 20._o thus_o ezekiah_n turn_v his_o face_n unto_o the_o wall_n and_o pray_v in_o his_o sickness_n and_o his_o prayer_n be_v hear_v and_o he_o recover_v esa_n 38.25_o and_o 2._o reg._n 20._o and_o thus_o david_n pray_v in_o his_o great_a affliction_n etc._n psal_n 39.8_o etc._n etc._n psal_n 39.8_o etc._n etc._n deliver_v i_o from_o all_o my_o transgression_n and_o make_v i_o not_o a_o rebuke_n unto_o the_o foolish_a and_o verse_n 10_o and_o 13._o take_v thy_o plague_n away_o from_o i_o and_o again_o stay_v thy_o anger_n from_o i_o that_o i_o may_v recover_v my_o strength_n before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v likewise_o psal_n 79._o 79.8_o psal_n 79.8_o remember_v not_o against_o we_o our_o former_a iniquity_n bâ—_n make_v haste_n let_v thy_o tender_a mercy_n prevent_v we_o help_v we_o 〈◊〉_d god_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o fâ—â—_n the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n deliver_v we_o etc._n etc._n in_o the_o which_o placeâ—_n and_o the_o like_a david_n firâ—â—_n pray_v for_o remission_n of_o hâ—_n sin_n that_o by_o god_n frâ—â—_n grace_n he_o may_v be_v justify_v and_o then_o he_o intreat_v goâ—_n to_o stay_v his_o anger_n to_o turn_v away_o his_o plague_n and_o punishment_n from_o he_o anâ—_n to_o deliver_v he_o and_o 〈◊〉_d may_v thou_o pray_v for_o easement_n and_o deliverance_n froâ—_n thy_o sickness_n or_o trouble_v but_o thou_o must_v always_o add_v this_o condition_n if_o it_o be_v tâ—_n will_v of_o god_n &_o seem_v goâ—_n unto_o he_o follow_v here_o the_o footstep_n of_o christ_n himself_o and_o say_v father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o notwithstanding_o not_o my_o will_n but_o thy_o most_o holy_a and_o bless_a will_v be_v do_v for_o indeed_o we_o can_v better_o provide_v for_o ourselves_o than_o our_o most_o faithful_a and_o love_a father_n do_v provide_v who_o be_v of_o infinite_a power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n who_o never_o turn_v away_o his_o eye_n from_o we_o but_o still_o have_v a_o diligent_a care_n of_o we_o 10.30_o 1_o pet._n 5._o mat._n 10.30_o who_o have_v number_v the_o very_a hair_n of_o our_o head_n that_o they_o perish_v not_o who_o give_v life_n unto_o all_o thing_n and_o who_o nourish_v and_o preserve_v provide_v and_o care_v for_o all_o thing_n much_o better_a than_o the_o creature_n themselves_o can_v wish_v or_o desire_v chap._n ii_o the_o necessity_n of_o faith_n in_o timâ—_n of_o sickness_n and_o the_o meaneâ—_n whereby_o to_o strengthen_v the_o same_o while_o a_o man_n lie_v upon_o his_o bed_n oâ—_n sickness_n be_v in_o dangeâ—_n of_o death_n he_o be_v common_o assault_v and_o set_v upon_o with_o many_o sore_a and_o grievous_a temptation_n as_o first_o of_o all_o iâ—_n be_v a_o very_a sharp_a and_o sore_a temptation_n and_o trial_n when_o as_o have_v the_o horrible_a image_n of_o death_n before_o ouâ—_n eye_n we_o think_v with_o ourselves_o how_o that_o very_o short_o we_o must_v needs_o relinquish_v and_o leave_v the_o most_o delightful_a and_o comfortable_a light_n of_o this_o world_n together_o with_o all_o our_o friend_n our_o kinsfolk_n and_o acquaintance_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o here_o be_v most_o deligntsome_a and_o pleasant_a and_o most_o dear_a unto_o us._n by_o &_o by_o after_o our_o deadly_a and_o manifold_a sin_n commit_v against_o the_o divine_a will_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n these_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o present_v themselves_o unto_o we_o and_o rush_v in_o upon_o we_o with_o great_a violence_n will_v become_v new_a and_o fresh_a again_o unto_o we_o wonderful_o disquiet_v and_o trouble_v the_o conscience_n and_o appear_v far_o more_o in_o number_n and_o more_o heinous_a &_o grievous_a then_o ever_o they_o do_v before_o then_o behold_v the_o horror_n and_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n judgement_n of_o hell_n and_o damnation_n will_v as_o it_o be_v all_o at_o once_o be_v ready_a to_o vex_v &_o torment_v we_o and_o to_o set_v upon_o we_o with_o most_o sharp_a &_o bitter_a assault_n of_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n cause_v our_o very_a heart_n within_o we_o to_o quake_v and_o tremble_v now_o amid_o these_o agony_n and_o conflict_n unless_o our_o heart_n be_v fortify_v and_o establish_v with_o a_o constant_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n we_o shall_v be_v in_o great_a danger_n of_o fall_v into_o despair_n be_v weary_v with_o the_o multitude_n and_o greatness_n of_o the_o temptation_n for_o those_o thing_n which_o offer_v and_o present_v themselves_o unto_o we_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n appear_v much_o more_o terrible_a and_o more_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a then_o ever_o before_o and_o that_o for_o no_o other_o cause_n then_o this_o for_o that_o our_o faith_n be_v small_a and_o very_o weak_a and_o waver_a not_o
also_o the_o truth_n as_o he_o witness_v in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o therefore_o neither_o will_n nor_o can_v deceive_v we_o but_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o he_o and_o through_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o amen_o 1.20_o 2._o cor._n 1.20_o 2._o corinth_n 1.20_o and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o thou_o may_v nothing_o doubt_v but_o that_o god_n will_v abide_v by_o his_o word_n &_o promise_n he_o have_v by_o a_o especial_a and_o peculiar_a covenant_n and_o sign_n add_v unto_o thy_o body_n bind_v and_o tie_v himself_o as_o it_o be_v unto_o thou_o for_o of_o a_o earnest_a love_n and_o desire_v of_o thy_o salvation_n have_v send_v his_o own_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o give_v up_o himself_o unto_o death_n for_o thou_o he_o have_v make_v a_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o thou_o through_o christ_n in_o who_o he_o have_v promise_v that_o if_o thou_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v he_o will_v free_o give_v unto_o thou_o eternal_a life_n he_o will_v never_o leave_v thou_o nor_o forsake_v thou_o but_o will_v be_v a_o father_n unto_o thou_o and_o will_v crown_v thou_o with_o his_o goodness_n &_o mercy_n now_o the_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o his_o covenant_n be_v thy_o baptism_n wherefore_o unto_o the_o promise_n annex_v unto_o this_o sign_n it_o behove_v thou_o to_o cleave_v fast_o &_o to_o lay_v sure_a hold_n upon_o the_o same_o for_o god_n have_v give_v thou_o this_o sign_n in_o thy_o flesh_n that_o thou_o may_v nothing_o doubt_v of_o his_o favour_n and_o mercy_n promise_v and_o of_o his_o faithfulness_n &_o goodness_n towards_o thou_o 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o thou_o be_v baptize_v as_o s._n paul_n say_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n that_o his_o death_n may_v become_v thy_o death_n and_o that_o he_o may_v make_v a_o full_a and_o perfect_a satisfaction_n unto_o god_n for_o thou_o 3.26_o gal._n 3.26_o yea_o thou_o have_v put_v he_o on_o as_o it_o be_v in_o baptism_n for_o so_o say_v the_o apostle_n unto_o the_o galathian_o that_o so_o thou_o may_v be_v whole_o in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o thou_o baptism_n therefore_o be_v such_o a_o covenant_n and_o such_o a_o figure_n and_o sign_n as_o comfort_v rejoice_v &_o quiet_v thy_o conscience_n before_o god_n as_o saint_n peter_n witness_v assure_v thou_o 3.21_o 1_o pet._n 3.21_o that_o god_n will_v never_o condemn_v thou_o for_o thy_o sin_n be_v thorough_o purge_v and_o wash_v away_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n 5.1_o rom._n 5.1_o thou_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n ro._n 5.1_o a_o quiet_a peaceable_a &_o cheerful_a conscience_n be_v this_o true_a peace_n now_o thou_o have_v receive_v baptism_n as_o a_o most_o certain_a sign_n and_o seal_n of_o this_o thy_o justification_n and_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n that_o thou_o may_v assure_o believe_v that_o god_n have_v mercy_n and_o compassion_n upon_o thou_o for_o christ_n his_o sake_n will_v save_v and_o deliver_v thou_o now_o then_o forasmuch_o as_o god_n have_v a_o favour_n unto_o thou_o and_o will_v be_v a_o father_n unto_o thou_o and_o consequent_o will_v never_o forsake_v thou_o and_o forasmuch_o as_o thou_o have_v so_o infallible_a a_o sign_n and_o testimony_n thereof_o thou_o ought_v to_o commit_v and_o give_v over_o both_o all_o thy_o affair_n and_o thyself_o also_o whole_o unto_o he_o to_o obey_v his_o will_n and_o to_o suffer_v patient_o his_o hand_n upon_o thou_o whether_o it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o thou_o live_v or_o die_v pray_v and_o desire_v that_o his_o good_a will_n may_v be_v do_v unto_o his_o praise_n and_o glory_n and_o it_o be_v unpossible_a if_o thou_o trust_v steadfast_o in_o god_n mercy_n promise_v through_o christ_n and_o thus_o dedicate_v thyself_o whole_o unto_o he_o it_o be_v unpossible_a i_o say_v that_o thou_o shall_v perish_v or_o be_v condemn_v forasmuch_o as_o god_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v be_v thy_o father_n even_o the_o same_o god_n who_o be_v most_o true_a of_o his_o word_n yea_o truth_n itself_o while_o thou_o do_v believe_v &_o acknowledge_v he_o so_o to_o be_v and_o thereupon_o hope_v and_o look_v for_o all_o good_a thing_n from_o he_o he_o can_v but_o as_o a_o tender_a father_n take_v care_n of_o thou_o and_o so_o consequent_o in_o good_a time_n save_v and_o deliver_v thou_o how_o hardly_o soever_o for_o the_o present_a he_o may_v seem_v to_o entreat_v thou_o yea_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v a_o father_n not_o only_o unto_o thou_o but_o also_o unto_o thy_o seed_n after_o thou_o &_o thou_o steadfast_o believe_v these_o his_o promise_n he_o will_v without_o all_o doubt_n have_v a_o diligent_a and_o provident_a care_n both_o of_o thou_o and_o thou_o and_o therefore_o may_v thou_o well_o recommend_v unto_o he_o not_o only_o thy_o body_n and_o soul_n but_o also_o thy_o wife_n and_o thy_o child_n thy_o kinsfolk_n and_o thy_o friend_n and_o brief_o all_o that_o thou_o have_v belong_v unto_o thou_o nothing_o doubt_v but_o that_o he_o will_v be_v a_o true_a father_n unto_o thy_o child_n a_o true_a husband_n unto_o thy_o wife_n and_o a_o true_a friend_n unto_o thy_o kinsfolk_n and_o friend_n for_o god_n have_v hitherto_o use_v thou_o in_o these_o &_o towards_o these_o only_o as_o a_o steward_n and_o now_o when_o he_o will_v have_v thou_o to_o leave_v the_o execution_n of_o this_o office_n and_o charge_n he_o will_v doubtless_o substitute_v in_o thy_o stead_n another_o steward_n over_o they_o who_o shall_v faithful_o and_o diligent_o take_v care_n of_o they_o if_o with_o full_a confidence_n of_o heart_n thou_o shall_v hope_v and_o look_v for_o this_o from_o he_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o that_o he_o will_v do_v it_o as_o i_o have_v say_v wherefore_o shake_v off_o from_o thou_o and_o cast_v out_o of_o thy_o mind_n all_o care_n for_o thy_o friend_n and_o for_o all_o thy_o worldly_a affair_n and_o commit_v the_o same_o over_o unto_o god_n be_v rather_o careful_a for_o thyself_o and_o bethink_v how_o to_o provide_v for_o thy_o soul_n and_o to_o resign_v the_o same_o over_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o creator_n and_o redeemer_n and_o now_o whereas_o god_n have_v free_o for_o christ_n his_o sake_n pardon_v and_o forgive_v thou_o all_o thy_o sin_n he_o require_v nothing_o else_o of_o thou_o for_o this_o infinite_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n but_o that_o thou_o in_o like_a manner_n from_o thy_o very_a heart_n forgive_v all_o those_o that_o have_v do_v wrong_n and_o injury_n unto_o thou_o and_o he_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v forgive_v unto_o we_o our_o trespass_n so_o as_o we_o shall_v forgive_v unto_o man_n their_o trespass_n wherefore_o have_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o heart_n pardon_v all_o wrong_n and_o offence_n so_o as_o thou_o intend_v not_o ever_o after_o to_o renew_v nor_o call_v to_o mind_n again_o the_o remembrance_n thereof_o pray_v earnest_o and_o hearty_o for_o they_o that_o have_v any_o way_n â—â—iured_v or_o hurt_v thou_o according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n and_o example_n of_o christ_n himself_o and_o if_o thou_o shall_v recover_v of_o this_o thy_o sickness_n help_v they_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o thy_o power_n if_o they_o shall_v stand_v â—n_o need_v of_o thy_o help_n now_o if_o thou_o have_v thy_o mind_n thus_o void_a and_o free_a from_o inward_a grudge_n malice_n and_o displeasure_n thou_o have_v also_o a_o undoubted_a sign_n that_o god_n have_v pardon_v thou_o all_o thy_o sin_n &_o utter_o raze_v they_o out_o of_o his_o sight_n for_o faith_n whereby_o thy_o heart_n be_v purge_v show_v itself_o &_o bring_v forth_o her_o fruit_n in_o thou_o for_o the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n of_o god_n towards_o thou_o be_v infinite_a in_o pardon_v all_o thy_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o number_n infinite_a it_o can_v but_o stir_v thou_o up_o in_o like_a manner_n to_o forgive_v thy_o neighbour_n and_o to_o do_v good_a unto_o he_o here_o the_o fruit_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o charity_n witness_v unto_o thou_o and_o put_v thou_o in_o assurance_n that_o thy_o faith_n be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n when_o it_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n and_o such_o as_o be_v unfeigned_a this_o be_v that_o which_o s._n peter_n mean_v when_o he_o will_v we_o to_o give_v all_o diligence_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o our_o good_a work_n 1.10_o 2_o pet._n 1.10_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o those_o good_a work_n be_v witness_n and_o token_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v &_o choose_v of_o god_n and_o adopt_v to_o be_v his_o son_n and_o consequent_o to_o be_v heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o salvation_n howbeit_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o know_v that_o thou_o can_v not_o neither_o must_v thou_o in_o any_o wise_a hope_n or_o look_v that_o god_n will_v for_o the_o painfulness_n or_o grievousnesse_n of_o thy_o sickness_n and_o
able_a to_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o therein_o to_o apprehend_v and_o lay_v hold_v upon_o that_o infinite_a &_o inestimable_a treasure_n and_o riches_n belong_v to_o god_n dear_a child_n to_o wit_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n through_o christ_n the_o resurrection_n of_o their_o body_n at_o the_o last_o day_n that_o most_o wish_a for_o and_o most_o sweet_a and_o joyful_a communion_n with_o the_o saint_n in_o glory_n &_o comfortable_a society_n and_o fellowship_n of_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n faith_n mean_n of_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n and_o life_n everlasting_a and_o all_o these_o free_o give_v and_o bestow_v upon_o they_o in_o christ_n and_o through_o christ_n wherefore_o in_o these_o and_o other_o article_n of_o our_o christian_a faith_n needful_a continual_a meditation_n on_o the_o article_n of_o our_o faith_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n very_o needful_a it_o behoove_v we_o daily_o and_o continual_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o and_o diligent_o to_o meditate_v thereupon_o but_o especial_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n and_o agony_n of_o death_n we_o be_v serious_o and_o earnest_o to_o meditate_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o to_o inculcate_v &_o repeat_v often_o those_o four_o last_o article_n of_o our_o creed_n namely_o concern_v the_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o which_o number_n we_o believe_v and_o trust_v steadfast_o that_o we_o ourselves_o be_v and_o shall_v be_v reckon_v concern_v the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n concern_v the_o resurrection_n of_o our_o body_n at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o life_n everlasting_a now_o unto_o the_o serious_a meditation_n of_o these_o article_n of_o our_o faith_n there_o must_v be_v adjoin_v 3_o other_o thing_n first_o of_o all_o fervent_a and_o continual_a prayer_n for_o the_o increase_n prayer_n prayer_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n pray_v with_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o saviour_n luk._n 17.5_o 17.5_o luk._n 17.5_o o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n and_o with_o the_o father_n of_o the_o child_n that_o have_v the_o dumb_a spirit_n 9.24_o mar._n 9.24_o mark_v 9.24_o lord_n i_o believe_v help_v my_o unbelief_n unto_o prayer_n join_v careful_a study_n and_o diligence_n in_o read_v and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 57.19_o read_v &_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n rom_n 10.17_o esa_n 57.19_o for_o faith_n be_v both_o wrought_v and_o also_o increase_v by_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n rom._n 10._o whereupon_o it_o be_v call_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o lip_n that_o be_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n esa_n 57.19_o and_o act_v the_o 10.44_o it_o be_v say_v that_o while_n peter_n speak_v those_o word_n 10.44_o act._n 10.44_o the_o holy_a ghost_n fall_v upon_o all_o they_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n yea_o hereupon_o it_o be_v call_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n 53.1_o esa_n 53.1_o esa_n 53.1_o and_o the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n 1.16_o rom._n 1.16_o rom._n 1.16_o see_v therefore_o that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n dwell_v plenteous_o in_o thou_o 3.16_o col._n 3.16_o which_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o make_v thou_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n through_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 3.15_o 2_o tim._n 3.15_o 2._o tim._n 3.15_o and_o let_v thy_o heart_n and_o mind_n be_v evermore_o possess_v with_o the_o meditation_n and_o consideration_n of_o those_o three_o main_a pillar_n and_o ground_n of_o thy_o faith_n whereof_o thou_o have_v assurance_n in_o the_o same_o word_n namely_o first_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o christ_n his_o merit_n which_o thou_o shall_v oppose_v unto_o the_o infiniteness_n and_o greatness_n of_o thy_o sin_n next_o the_o omnipotency_n of_o god_n power_n and_o his_o natural_a inclination_n unto_o mercy_n and_o to_o pardon_v and_o forgive_v sin_n and_o sinner_n eze._n 18.32_o and_o last_o the_o universality_n and_o generality_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n make_v unto_o all_o in_o which_o number_n thou_o be_v to_o reckon_v thyself_o unto_o the_o careful_a and_o diligent_a study_n and_o meditation_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n sacrament_n oft_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n add_v this_o also_o to_o frequent_v and_o to_o have_v often_o access_n unto_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n oâ—_n christ_n while_o yet_o thou_o arâ—_n in_o sound_n &_o perfect_a health_n but_o beware_v that_o thou_o come_v unto_o it_o right_o instruct_v &_o prepare_v and_o that_o thou_o presume_v not_o to_o handle_v the_o same_o with_o defile_a hand_n nor_o to_o receive_v it_o with_o a_o unpure_a and_o unsanctified_a heart_n and_o indeed_o it_o be_v a_o horrible_a and_o fearful_a thing_n and_o much_o to_o be_v lament_v that_o for_o so_o many_o year_n this_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v be_v so_o unworthy_o receive_v dangerous_a the_o unreverent_a handle_n of_o the_o sacrament_n dangerous_a and_o so_o unreverent_o handle_v and_o of_o many_o contemn_a and_o light_o regard_v wherein_o how_o greevous_o &_o dangerous_o man_n offend_v even_o the_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n which_o the_o lord_n send_v every_o day_n among_o we_o do_v more_o then_o sufficient_o witness_v &_o testify_v as_o s._n paul_n have_v foretell_v shall_v come_v to_o pass_v 1_o cor._n 11.30_o 11.30_o 1_o cor._n 11.30_o for_o even_o for_o this_o cause_n many_o be_v weak_a and_o sick_a and_o many_o sleep_n and_o be_v dead_a it_o be_v very_o a_o exceed_a great_a and_o a_o sure_a sign_n and_o token_n of_o singular_a and_o incomprehensible_a love_n towards_o we_o sacrament_n the_o benefit_n offer_v in_o the_o sacrament_n that_o in_o this_o sacrament_n of_o his_o supper_n christ_n will_v have_v it_o plain_o confirm_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o have_v give_v and_o bestow_v himself_o whole_o upon_o we_o knit_v and_o join_v we_o unto_o himself_o as_o member_n to_o the_o head_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v know_v and_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v regard_v and_o love_v defend_v and_o save_v by_o he_o thus_o ought_v all_o godly_a mind_n to_o esteem_v and_o make_v account_n that_o christ_n be_v effectual_a and_o powerful_a in_o they_o and_o it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o we_o will_v at_o length_n consider_v deep_o of_o the_o greatness_n and_o worthiness_n of_o so_o excellent_a a_o gift_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v thankful_a and_o may_v stir_v up_o our_o waver_a and_o languish_a faith_n remember_v how_o heinous_a and_o horrible_a a_o sin_n unthankfulness_n be_v in_o this_o kind_n and_o how_o fearful_a punishment_n must_v needs_o follow_v the_o profanation_n of_o so_o holy_a a_o mystery_n neither_o indeed_o be_v we_o to_o imagine_v that_o the_o grievous_a threaten_n use_v by_o s._n paul_n be_v in_o vain_a for_o god_n be_v true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o and_o certain_o we_o be_v to_o think_v that_o the_o great_a part_n of_o those_o plague_n &_o judgment_n both_o public_a and_o private_a which_o befall_v in_o these_o last_o time_n be_v to_o be_v impute_v unto_o the_o profanation_n of_o this_o most_o holy_a mystery_n it_o behoove_v we_o then_o with_o godly_a care_n and_o zeal_n to_o have_v often_o access_n unto_o that_o holy_a sacrament_n wherein_o our_o soul_n be_v refresh_v and_o comfort_v with_o that_o heavenly_a food_n our_o faith_n and_o our_o repentance_n our_o hope_n and_o our_o confidence_n may_v be_v more_o &_o more_o strengthen_v and_o increase_v chap._n iii_o of_o three_o thing_n which_o in_o the_o agony_n of_o death_n do_v most_o greevous_o torment_v terrify_v and_o trouble_v our_o mind_n the_o remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o the_o horror_n of_o hell_n together_o with_o the_o several_a remedy_n thereof_o first_o the_o sin_n which_o in_o our_o whole_a life_n time_n we_o have_v wicked_o and_o wretched_o commit_v sinne._n sinne._n and_o whereby_o we_o have_v most_o greevous_o offend_v both_o against_o god_n and_o against_o our_o neighbour_n these_o when_o on_o the_o bed_n of_o sickness_n they_o come_v unto_o our_o remembrance_n must_v needs_o great_o terrify_v we_o and_o much_o vex_v &_o torment_v we_o remember_v that_o say_n of_o s._n paul_n rom._n 2.9_o 2.9_o rom._n 2.9_o that_o indignation_n and_o wrath_n tribulation_n and_o anguish_n shall_v be_v upon_o the_o soul_n of_o every_o man_n that_o do_v evil_a again_o inasmuch_o as_o this_o old_a adam_n and_o flesh_n of_o we_o be_v most_o unwili_v to_o die_v death_n death_n thereof_o it_o be_v that_o when_o death_n approach_v man_n heart_n begin_v to_o quake_v and_o tremble_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o fail_v they_o through_o exceed_v great_a sorrow_n and_o grief_n for_o this_o our_o fearful_a nature_n or_o natural_a man_n be_v miserable_o afraid_a lest_o be_v once_o dead_a &_o bury_v in_o the_o earth_n it_o shall_v never_o return_v noâ—_n come_v again_o to_o the_o form_n state_n but_o think_v now_o thaâ—_n it_o be_v pass_v all_o help_n and_o hopâ—_n of_o recovery_n
damnation_n hell_n and_o damnation_n these_o thing_n be_v thuâ—_n offer_v unto_o our_o sight_n the_o at_z length_n a_o man_n begin_v tâ—_n fear_n lest_o haply_o he_o be_v quiâ—_n cast_v out_o from_o the_o face_n &_o favour_n of_o god_n behold_v nothing_o else_o but_o eternal_a dead_a and_o condemnation_n heâ—_n therefore_o man_n have_v need_v 〈◊〉_d be_v courageous_a &_o of_o a_o constant_a heart_n and_o mind_n thâ—â—_n they_o faint_v not_o nor_o give_v aâ—_n place_n unto_o despair_n praâ—_n we_o therefore_o in_o this_o manneâ—_n prayer_n a_o prayer_n o_o most_o gracious_a god_n â—_o most_o merciful_a father_n graâ—â—_n we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o by_o thy_o grace_n and_o help_v while_o we_o be_v yet_o in_o health_n and_o prosperity_n we_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v thou_o to_o love_v thy_o holy_a word_n to_o believe_v and_o embrace_v thy_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a promise_n to_o set_v thou_o before_o we_o as_o the_o scope_n &_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n and_o that_o remember_v always_o this_o sharp_a conflict_n and_o encounter_n which_o we_o be_v to_o undergo_v we_o may_v fortify_v and_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o this_o day_n of_o trial_n and_o so_o be_v save_v preserve_v and_o defend_v that_o serve_v and_o fear_v thou_o we_o may_v direct_v all_o our_o do_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o at_o the_o length_n obtain_v and_o enjoy_v eternal_a life_n which_o thy_o own_o son_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o amen_o chap._n four_o a_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n and_o remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n whensoever_o thy_o sin_n shall_v torment_v and_o trouble_v thou_o or_o terrify_v thy_o conscience_n consider_v how_o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n himself_o for_o thy_o sake_n and_o for_o the_o purge_n and_o take_v away_o of_o thy_o sin_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o humble_v himself_o to_o the_o low_a estate_n that_o may_v be_v &_o that_o he_o be_v make_v man_n take_v upon_o he_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o of_o his_o own_o voluntaries_n will_v dye_v for_o they_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o they_o all_o by_o suffer_v most_o grievous_a punishment_n in_o thy_o name_n and_o for_o thy_o sake_n this_o most_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n be_v shed_v even_o for_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o salvation_n of_o this_o his_o death_n be_v thou_o also_o make_v partaker_n if_o only_o thou_o shall_v believe_v that_o he_o die_v as_o well_o for_o thou_o as_o for_o peter_n and_o paul_n and_o other_o neither_o ought_v thou_o any_o whit_n to_o doubt_v but_o that_o he_o die_v as_o well_o for_o thou_o as_o for_o paul_n for_o in_o that_o thou_o be_v a_o sinner_n even_o in_o this_o respect_n thou_o may_v and_o ought_v to_o be_v comfort_v 9.13_o math._n 9.13_o for_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o to_o call_v sinner_n to_o repentance_n mat._n 9.13_o and_o 1_o of_o tim._n 1.15_o 1.15_o 1_o tim._n 1.15_o it_o be_v a_o true_a say_n say_v saint_n paul_n and_o by_o all_o mean_v worthy_a to_o be_v receive_v that_o jesus_n christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n yea_o admit_v thou_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a sinner_n in_o the_o world_n yet_o doubt_v nothing_o for_o such_o a_o one_o be_v paul_n as_o he_o witness_v of_o himself_o in_o the_o same_o place_n even_o the_o great_a and_o chief_a among_o sinner_n a_o oppressor_n a_o persecutor_n and_o blasphemer_n moreover_o this_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o comfort_v thou_o and_o to_o confirm_v and_o settle_v thy_o mind_n 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o that_o thou_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n for_o see_v thou_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n christ_n his_o death_n shall_v save_v and_o help_v thou_o by_o christ_n his_o death_n thou_o shall_v die_v unto_o thy_o sin_n by_o christ_n hiâ—_n death_n thou_o shall_v receive_v undoubted_a remission_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n final_o by_o christ_n his_o death_n thou_o shall_v rise_v again_o unâ—o_v a_o new_a life_n here_o and_o to_o a_o life_n eternal_a and_o everlasting_a in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v supper_n thâ—_n remission_n of_o our_o sin_n confirm_v in_o baptism_n and_o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n for_o baptism_n be_v a_o sure_a token_n and_o pledge_n and_o a_o certain_a covenant_n as_o it_o be_v of_o god_n mercy_n and_o favour_n in_o which_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n so_o that_o by_o mean_n of_o it_o thou_o may_v evermore_o have_v a_o quiet_a and_o cheerful_a conscience_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n and_o pardon_v of_o all_o thy_o sin_n through_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n very_o it_o be_v unto_o thou_o also_o that_o christ_n speak_v in_o the_o institution_n of_o his_o holy_a supper_n wherein_o he_o profess_v and_o witness_v that_o his_o blood_n be_v shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n now_o therefore_o howsoever_o the_o life_n which_o thou_o have_v lead_v have_v not_o be_v altogether_o faultless_a &_o blameless_a noâ—_n in_o all_o respect_v pure_a and_o free_a from_o sin_n yet_o despair_v not_o but_o without_o delay_n fly_v for_o refuge_n &_o succour_n unto_o that_o blood_n of_o he_o which_o be_v thus_o shed_v for_o thy_o sin_n and_o without_o cease_v call_n upon_o his_o name_n and_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v according_a to_o his_o promise_n 10.13_o rom._n 10.13_o rom._n 10.13_o criâ—â—_n out_o unto_o he_o therefore_o and_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o these_o oâ—_n the_o like_a word_n prayer_n a_o prayer_n o_o most_o merciful_a god_n and_o father_n of_o alâ—_n mercy_n father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v favourable_a and_o merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n take_v pity_n and_o compassion_n upon_o i_o miserable_a wretch_n and_o speedy_o help_v i_o even_o for_o that_o most_o bitter_a but_o yet_o most_o precious_a death_n and_o passion_n of_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o only_a son_n our_o redeemer_n and_o only_a saviour_n amen_n amen_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n o_o lord_n with_o thy_o servant_n deal_v not_o with_o i_o after_o my_o desert_n neither_o do_v unto_o i_o according_a to_o my_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n but_o for_o thy_o infinite_a and_o endless_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n receive_v i_o unto_o thy_o grace_n i_o miserable_a wretched_a weak_a and_o feeble_a creature_n be_o in_o thy_o hand_n in_o thy_o power_n and_o at_o thy_o dispose_n to_o do_v with_o i_o what_o it_o please_v thou_o â—_o most_o mighty_a and_o yet_o mosâ—_n meek_a most_o gentle_a &_o most_o gracious_a god_n and_o merciful_a father_n leave_v i_o not_o neither_o reject_v and_o cast_v i_o off_o as_o a_o wretch_n that_o be_v quite_o forlorn_a and_o forsake_v i_o be_o thou_o whatsoever_o i_o be_o and_o there_o be_v none_o can_v comfort_v i_o none_o can_v help_v i_o none_o can_v deliver_v i_o but_o thou_o only_o thou_o be_v the_o true_a preservative_n and_o remedy_n against_o all_o evil_n and_o mischief_n and_o against_o all_o infirmity_n and_o sickness_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n thou_o be_v the_o sure_a and_o most_o present_a help_n refuge_n and_o succour_n a_o strong_a hold_n and_o a_o fortress_n and_o castle_n in_o all_o necessity_n 46._o psal_n 46._o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v our_o hope_n and_o strength_n in_o trouble_n psalm_n 46._o in_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n i_o put_v my_o trust_n 31._o psal_n 71._o &_o 31._o let_v i_o not_o be_v confound_v nor_o ashamed_a as_o be_v frustrate_a and_o disappoint_v of_o my_o hope_n but_o deliver_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n incline_v thy_o care_n unto_o i_o and_o save_v i_o and_o make_v haste_n to_o deliver_v i_o be_v thou_o unto_o i_o a_o strong_a rock_n and_o house_n of_o defence_n that_o thou_o may_v save_v i_o for_o thou_o be_v my_o rock_n &_o my_o fortress_n thou_o be_v my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o truth_n let_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n &_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n moreover_o here_o thou_o must_v especial_o be_v admonish_v to_o take_v heed_n that_o the_o suffer_v not_o thyself_o to_o much_o to_o be_v possess_v wiâ—â—_n the_o cogitation_n and_o remembrance_n of_o thy_o sin_n in_o particular_a but_o rather_o if_o thâ—_n same_o shall_v at_o any_o time_n stanâ—_n up_o against_o thou_o set_v beforâ—_n thy_o eyeâ—_n the_o remembrance_n of_o that_o most_o inestimabâ—_n price_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n &_o suffering_n and_o fasten_v thâ—_n same_o into_o thy_o mind_n diligent_o according_a to_o the_o advice_n and_o counsel_n of_o sainâ—_n augustine_n inspice_fw-la vulnerâ—_n pendentis_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la morieâ—tis_fw-la precium_fw-la redimentis_fw-la capaâ—_n habet_fw-la inclinatum_fw-la in_o cruse_a aâ—_n osculandum_fw-la brachia_fw-la extense_n ad_fw-la amplexandum_fw-la totum_fw-la
christ_n thou_o be_v now_o already_o make_v partaker_n of_o god_n mercy_n thou_o be_v now_o already_o ease_v of_o the_o burden_n of_o thy_o sin_n thou_o be_v now_o already_o the_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheir_n with_o christ_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 35_o mat._n 24_o 35_o for_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n abide_v for_o ever_o believe_v then_o dear_a brother_n and_o be_v of_o good_a hope_n and_o of_o good_a comfort_n neither_o doubt_n but_o that_o that_o great_a god_n most_o gracious_a and_o most_o merciful_a even_o the_o son_n of_o god_n christ_n jesus_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o for_o thy_o salvation_n be_v make_v man_n yea_o that_o for_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o sake_n he_o be_v bear_v into_o this_o world_n for_o thy_o sake_n die_v upon_o the_o cross_n for_o thy_o sake_n rise_v again_o from_o death_n and_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o perform_v all_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v promise_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o and_o through_o christ_n be_v yea_o 1.20_o 2_o cor._n 1.20_o and_o amen_o 2._o corinth_n 1.20_o pray_v therefore_o unto_o god_n and_o expect_v and_o look_v for_o nothing_o else_o from_o god_n but_o mere_a grace_n and_o mercy_n &_o that_o through_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n for_o as_o much_o as_o without_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o consolation_n no_o salvation_n no_o hope_n no_o help_n in_o christ_n only_o and_o alone_o be_v all_o comfort_n all_o manner_n of_o refresh_v all_o refuge_n and_o succour_n and_o in_o a_o word_n all_o the_o wholâ—_n mean_v of_o our_o salvation_n in_o he_o be_v all_o grace_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n infinite_o great_a and_o far_o more_o abundant_a than_o any_o man_n can_v wish_v or_o desire_n or_o yet_o comprehend_v the_o lord_n vouchsafe_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o constant_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n to_o believe_v the_o same_o furthermore_o dear_a brother_n i_o warn_v and_o admonish_v thou_o to_o be_v careful_a that_o with_o as_o much_o diligence_n as_o thou_o can_v thou_o withdraw_v thy_o mind_n from_o the_o horrible_a &_o dreadful_a contemplation_n and_o view_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o bend_v all_o thy_o cogitation_n upon_o christ_n alone_o fix_v the_o eye_n of_o thy_o mind_n whole_o upon_o he_o cleave_v and_o stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n call_v upon_o he_o with_o full_a confidence_n and_o assurance_n and_o commit_v thyself_o whole_o unto_o he_o for_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o thou_o shall_v find_v nothing_o else_o but_o absolute_a and_o perfect_a innocency_n and_o righteousness_n life_n and_o salvation_n all_o which_o be_v derive_v from_o christ_n unto_o thou_o be_v now_o become_v thou_o if_o only_o thou_o will_v acknowledge_v christ_n and_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v thy_o redeemer_n &_o saviour_n and_o the_o author_n and_o worker_n of_o thy_o salvation_n i_o admonish_v thou_o therefore_o again_o and_o again_o and_o i_o urge_v and_o repeat_v the_o same_o often_o not_o without_o cause_n that_o thou_o renew_v not_o in_o thy_o mind_n afresh_o the_o remembrance_n oâ—_n thy_o sin_n neither_o vex_v and_o torment_v thyself_o by_o weigh_v and_o ponder_v too_o exact_o the_o multitude_n and_o greatness_n of_o they_o but_o rather_o have_v thy_o sin_n remove_v far_o away_o set_v before_o thy_o eye_n only_a christ_n crucify_v let_v he_o be_v fix_v fast_o in_o thy_o hart_n let_v thy_o mind_n and_o cogitation_n be_v whole_o upon_o he_o flee_v unto_o he_o with_o full_a assurance_n and_o confidence_n and_o with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o without_o be_v separate_v from_o he_o at_o any_o time_n by_o this_o mean_n thou_o shall_v prevail_v and_o stand_v fast_o against_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n though_o never_o so_o cruel_a and_o terrible_a call_v unto_o thy_o mind_n with_o how_o great_a humanity_n and_o kindness_n with_o how_o great_a clemency_n and_o gentleness_n &_o with_o how_o great_a meekness_n and_o mildness_n christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n entreat_v and_o also_o receive_v and_o entertain_v all_o sinner_n that_o repent_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n &_o that_o desire_a help_n and_o crave_a pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n there_o shall_v thou_o find_v mary_n magdalen_n out_o of_o who_o go_v seven_o devil_n thou_o shall_v see_v there_o one_o of_o the_o thief_n that_o be_v crucify_v with_o he_o thou_o shall_v see_v the_o publican_n thou_o shall_v see_v zacheus_n and_o diverse_a other_o who_o our_o saviour_n christ_n entertain_v with_o wonderful_a meekness_n and_o kindness_n and_o afterward_o pronounce_v they_o to_o be_v free_v and_o set_v at_o liberty_n froâ—_n all_o their_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a for_o christ_n be_v grace_n â—_o mercy_n consolation_n and_o comfort_n joy_n and_o gladness_n itself_o and_o a_o present_a refugâ—_n and_o succour_n yea_o life_n and_o salvation_n itself_o unto_o aâ—â—_n that_o expect_v and_o hope_v foâ—_n the_o same_o from_o he_o and_o thaâ—_n set_v their_o affiance_n in_o he_o alâ—_n these_o thing_n god_n have_v promise_v for_o christ_n his_o sake_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o &_o can_v lie_v and_o therefore_o will_v never_o deceive_v we_o never_o disappoint_v we_o never_o forsake_v us._n chap._n vi_o reconciliation_n and_o restitution_n require_v in_o time_n of_o sickness_n if_o not_o perform_v before_o now_o further_o require_v reconciliation_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n require_v while_o thou_o lie_v upon_o thy_o bed_n of_o sickness_n it_o will_v perhaps_o come_v into_o thy_o mind_n how_o thou_o have_v wrong_v and_o injure_v thy_o neighbour_n in_o his_o body_n or_o good_n or_o estimation_n and_o credit_n or_o contrariwise_o how_o he_o have_v injure_v and_o wrong_v thou_o in_o all_o or_o some_o of_o these_o thing_n here_o thou_o must_v do_v as_o christ_n do_v upon_o the_o cross_n thou_o must_v pray_v even_o for_o all_o thy_o enemy_n and_o must_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o heart_n pardon_n and_o forgive_v all_o wrong_n and_o injury_n if_o thou_o by_o distraction_n and_o slander_n haâ—â—_n be_v wrong_v in_o thy_o gooâ—_n name_n and_o reputation_n thoâ—â—_n must_v even_o from_o thy_o verâ—_n heart_n forgive_v the_o author_n thereof_o and_o pray_v for_o theâ—â—_n with_o s._n steven_n act._n 7.60_o lord_n lie_v not_o this_o sin_n to_o theâ—_n charge_n 7.60_o act._n 7.60_o and_o with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o upon_o the_o cross_n 23.24_o luke_n 23.24_o father_n forgive_v they_o they_o know_v not_o what_o they_o do_v if_o on_o the_o contrary_a thou_o have_v slander_v other_o and_o wrong_v they_o in_o their_o good_a name_n and_o credit_n it_o behoove_v thou_o with_o all_o convenient_a speed_n to_o seek_v reconciliation_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o party_n so_o offend_v if_o any_o thing_n of_o thou_o have_v be_v take_v away_o by_o they_o thou_o shall_v not_o with_o dolence_n fierceness_n or_o cruâ—â—tie_n exact_a and_o require_v the_o â—â—me_n again_o require_v restitution_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n require_v and_o if_o thou_o â—ave_n either_o by_o fraud_n or_o violence_n take_v away_o from_o oâ—hers_n if_o thou_o can_v make_v â—estitution_n or_o cause_n restitution_n to_o be_v make_v and_o do_v not_o â—n_v any_o wise_a hide_n or_o conceal_v any_o thing_n but_o confess_v the_o same_o and_o be_v sorry_a for_o the_o wrong_n commit_v and_o desire_v pardon_n first_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n &_o then_o of_o the_o party_n or_o party_n wrong_v and_o offend_v if_o the_o party_n who_o thou_o have_v wrong_v be_v dead_a make_v restitution_n unto_o their_o child_n or_o other_o their_o heir_n executor_n or_o administrator_n if_o thou_o have_v do_v wrong_n or_o oppression_n and_o thou_o know_v not_o to_o whâ—_n thou_o have_v do_v it_o in_o steaâ—_n the_o party_n themselves_o thâ—_n haste_v the_o poor_a and_o need_v unto_o who_o thou_o may_v give_v cheerful_o and_o make_v restitution_n so_o 〈◊〉_d zacheus_n 19.8_o luke_n 19.8_o luke_n 19.8_o aâ—â—_n the_o same_o be_v the_o counsel_n thâ—_n daniel_n give_v unto_o nebâ—chadnezar_n 4.24_o dan._n 4.24_o dan._n 4.24_o â—_o breake_o off_o his_o sin_n by_o righteousness_n and_o his_o iniquity_n by_o mercy_n towards_o the_o poor_a if_o it_o bâ—_n so_o that_o through_o poverty_n and_o want_n thou_o can_v noâ—_n make_v restitution_n it_o shall_v bâ—_n sufficient_a if_o thou_o do_v it_o in_o desire_n and_o affect_v when_o thoâ—_n can_v not_o do_v it_o in_o deed_n and_o effect_n 8.12_o 2_o cor._n 8.12_o if_o only_o there_o be_v a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v before_o god_n according_a to_o that_o a_o maâ—_n â—ath_v not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o â—ath_v not_o 2._o cor._n 8.12_o in_o case_n â—f_a want_n and_o poverty_n then_o â—_o shall_v be_v enough_o for_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d first_o thou_o have_v a_o will_n and_o â—esire_v to_o make_v restitution_n â—or_a the_o wrong_n
do_v seâ—ondly_o if_o free_o thou_o contesse_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o same_o and_o be_v hearty_o sorâ—ie_a and_o grieve_v at_o the_o remembrance_n of_o it_o and_o three_o if_o thou_o shall_v free_o and_o from_o thy_o very_a heart_n forgive_v uther_n that_o have_v any_o way_n either_o in_o thy_o body_n or_o good_n or_o thy_o good_a name_n and_o estimation_n offer_v or_o do_v wrong_n and_o injury_n un-thee_a if_o thus_o thou_o shall_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o heart_n unfeigned_o pardon_v and_o forgive_v other_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n doubt_v not_o bâ—_n that_o god_n will_v also_o pardâ—_n and_o forgive_v thou_o whatsoever_o wrong_v &_o injury_n doâ—_n either_o to_o himself_o or_o to_o uther_n for_o god_n can_v bâ—_n remit_v and_o forgive_v that_o mâ—â—_n his_o offence_n who_o ready_a and_o free_o forgive_v hâ—_n neighbour_n for_o as_o much_o aâ—_n he_o himself_o have_v teach_v 〈◊〉_d this_o way_n of_o requital_n matâ—_n 6.14_o if_o you_o do_v forgive_v mâ—_n their_o trespass_n 6.14_o mat._n 6.14_o your_o heavenâ—â—_n father_n will_v also_o forgive_v you_o chap._n vii_o of_o the_o lawful_a use_n of_o physic_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n question_n a_o question_n now_o here_o a_o question_n may_v be_v make_v whetheâ—_n the_o sick_a man_n may_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n crave_v the_o help_n of_o the_o physician_n and_o also_o use_v physickâ—_n oâ—_n ought_v only_o to_o depend_v upon_o god_n for_o the_o recovery_n of_o his_o health_n answer_n hereunto_o i_o answer_v that_o the_o sick_a man_n as_o he_o must_v not_o despise_v the_o counsel_n and_o help_v of_o physician_n and_o of_o physic_n so_o in_o any_o wise_a he_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o he_o do_v not_o adore_v and_o rely_v upon_o the_o same_o too_o much_o his_o chief_a hope_n and_o confidence_n must_v be_v fix_v and_o set_v upon_o god_n who_o as_o he_o inspire_v and_o give_v life_n and_o breath_n unto_o these_o our_o body_n so_o he_o alone_o take_v the_o same_o away_o again_o when_o it_o please_v he_o howbeit_o notwithstanding_o sometime_o it_o be_v not_o amisâ—_n to_o use_v the_o help_n and_o couâ—sell_n of_o the_o physician_n leâ—_n herein_o we_o shall_v seem_v 〈◊〉_d tempt_v god_n in_o neglect_v oâ—_n despise_v his_o ordinance_n anâ—_n mean_v appoint_v for_o restore_v of_o nature_n and_o recovery_n of_o health_n for_o howsoever_o medicine_n of_o themselves_o can_v do_v nothing_o neither_o have_v any_o power_n and_o virtue_n to_o gâ—ue_v health_n without_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o his_o secret_a work_n and_o operation_n yet_o notwithstanding_o wheâ—_n the_o same_o be_v minister_v and_o apply_v by_o the_o learned_a and_o well_o experience_a physician_n they_o be_v to_o be_v hold_v &_o esteem_v not_o only_o healthful_a &_o profitable_a but_o also_o needful_a and_o necessary_a and_o may_v also_o right_o be_v call_v manus_fw-la dei_fw-la the_o very_a hand_n of_o god_n himself_o hereupon_o it_o be_v that_o sirach_n chap._n 38._o counsel_v to_o honour_v the_o physician_n with_o the_o honour_n that_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o 38.1.4_o eccles_n 38.1.4_o &_o that_o because_o of_o necessity_n for_o the_o lord_n say_v he_o have_v create_v ordain_v and_o appoint_v he_o for_o of_o the_o most_o high_a come_v heal_v and_o again_o the_o lord_n from_o out_o of_o the_o earth_n have_v create_v medicine_n and_o the_o man_n that_o be_v wise_a will_v not_o abhor_v they_o as_o for_o witch_n and_o wizard_n enchanter_n and_o sorcerer_n and_o the_o like_a who_o will_v take_v upon_o they_o to_o heal_v and_o cure_v the_o sick_a by_o certain_a feign_a and_o devise_v ceremony_n or_o by_o a_o certain_a number_n of_o word_n or_o prayer_n whereunto_o they_o ascribe_v the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o heal_a disease_n these_o be_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v avoid_v and_o to_o be_v put_v away_o far_o from_o us._n for_o they_o be_v the_o very_a hand_n and_o instrument_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o evil_a spirit_n and_o not_o the_o hand_n of_o almighty_a god_n by_o who_o word_n and_o power_n all_o thing_n be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v rule_v and_o govern_v chap._n viii_o a_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n and_o terror_n of_o death_n if_o at_o any_o time_n thou_o be_v terrify_v with_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n bethink_v with_o thy_o self_n and_o consider_v that_o by_o christ_n death_n be_v utter_o vanquish_v and_o put_v to_o death_n as_o it_o be_v indeed_o if_o that_o christ_n in_o compassion_n towards_o we_o have_v not_o die_v for_o we_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n must_v needs_o have_v vex_v and_o trouble_a us._n but_o now_o death_n be_v vanquish_v cast_v down_o and_o tread_v under_o foot_n by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n the_o soul_n of_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n can_v die_v nor_o perish_v but_o after_o their_o departure_n out_o of_o these_o body_n they_o go_v straight_o unto_o he_o 1.23_o phil._n 1.23_o as_o it_o be_v say_v unto_o the_o thief_n on_o the_o cross_n be_v ready_a to_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n this_o day_n shall_v thou_o 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ephesian_n 2.4_o even_o rich_a unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o 10.12_o rom._n 10.12_o roman_n 10.12_o now_o i_o pray_v and_o beseech_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o only_o true_a and_o approve_a physician_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n that_o these_o divine_a medicine_n and_o spiritual_a direction_n collect_v and_o digest_v out_o of_o the_o rich_a store-house_n of_o the_o holy_a and_o sacred_a scripture_n may_v have_v a_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a work_n in_o your_o heart_n whereby_o faith_n may_v more_o &_o more_o abound_v and_o increase_v and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o your_o brethren_n more_o and_o more_o fervent_o be_v inflame_v in_o you_o and_o that_o abide_v constant_a and_o patient_a in_o all_o temptation_n and_o tribulation_n whatsoever_o after_o the_o example_n of_o the_o same_o christ_n jesus_n you_o may_v even_o unto_o the_o last_o gasp_n cleave_v and_o stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o in_o assure_a hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o salvation_n through_o the_o same_o christ_n jesus_n our_o alone_a saviour_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n for_o evermore_o amen_n the_o second_o part_n a_o method_n or_o order_n of_o comfort_v the_o sick_a chap._n i._n how_o to_o comfort_v all_o such_o as_o lie_v upon_o the_o bed_n of_o sickness_n whereas_o dear_a brother_n thou_o be_v so_o sore_o vex_v &_o grieve_v with_o sickness_n know_v for_o surety_n and_o make_v certain_a account_n that_o thou_o be_v thus_o afflict_v and_o punish_v not_o by_o chance_n or_o fortune_n but_o by_o the_o determinate_a will_n purpose_n and_o permission_n of_o almighty_a god_n for_o whatsoever_o affliction_n or_o calamity_n befall_v unto_o the_o child_n of_o god_n it_o be_v doubtless_o send_v of_o god_n and_o it_o come_v unto_o they_o whole_o and_o altogether_o at_o his_o appointment_n and_o by_o his_o guidance_n and_o direction_n for_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o we_o live_v 17._o act._n 17._o and_o 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righteousness_n bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n unto_o i_o make_v haste_n to_o deliver_v i_o be_v thou_o my_o strong_a rock_n and_o house_n of_o defence_n that_o thou_o may_v save_v i_o for_o thou_o be_v my_o rock_n and_o mâ—_n fortress_n and_o strength_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o truth_n cry_v also_o with_o david_n 18.1_o psal_n 18.1_o psal_n 18._o thou_o even_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o strength_n and_o my_o fortress_n my_o refuge_n and_o my_o deliverer_n my_o god_n and_o my_o helper_n in_o thou_o will_v i_o trust_v for_o thou_o be_v my_o shield_n the_o â—orn_n also_o of_o my_o salvation_n and_o my_o refuge_n unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n lift_v i_o up_o my_o soul_n o_o god_n in_o thou_o do_v i_o trust_v 25.1_o psal_n 25.1_o let_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a nor_o confound_v lead_v i_o and_o direct_v i_o in_o thy_o truth_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n remember_v o_o lord_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n for_o they_o have_v be_v for_o ever_o remember_v not_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n nor_o my_o manifold_a rebellion_n o_o lord_n but_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n look_v upon_o i_o for_o thy_o goodness_n o_o lord_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n be_v merciful_a unto_o my_o iniquity_n o_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v great_a turn_v thy_o face_n unto_o i_o and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o deliver_v i_o and_o draw_v i_o out_o of_o my_o trouble_n pardon_v and_o forgive_v i_o all_o my_o offence_n keep_v my_o soul_n and_o deliver_v i_o let_v i_o not_o be_v confound_v for_o i_o put_v my_o trust_n in_o thou_o if_o in_o this_o manner_n thou_o shall_v with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n call_v upon_o god_n for_o help_v god_n will_v assure_o relieve_v thou_o in_o due_a time_n and_o will_v say_v unto_o thou_o as_o he_o do_v concern_v david_n his_o servant_n 91.14_o psal_n 91.14_o because_o he_o have_v trust_v in_o i_o therefore_o will_v i_o deliver_v he_o i_o will_v therefore_o save_v and_o defend_v he_o because_o he_o have_v know_v my_o name_n he_o have_v call_v upon_o i_o and_o i_o will_v hear_v he_o i_o will_v be_v with_o he_o in_o trouble_n i_o will_v deliver_v he_o and_o after_o glorify_v he_o wherefore_o dear_a brother_n fight_v now_o a_o good_a fight_n fight_v valiant_o and_o courageous_o and_o also_o constant_o and_o steadfast_o as_o become_v a_o true_a christian_a and_o a_o valiant_a soldier_n of_o jesus_n christ_n take_v heed_n in_o any_o wise_a that_o thou_o lose_v not_o nor_o give_v over_o thy_o stand_n turn_v not_o back_o for_o behold_v here_o be_v no_o danger_n at_o all_o thou_o do_v not_o fight_v here_o alone_o but_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o lord_n and_o king_n he_o be_v thy_o guide_n and_o captain_n in_o this_o fight_n he_o follow_v who_o in_o this_o sharp_a combat_n have_v go_v before_o thou_o he_o as_o he_o be_v thy_o guide_n and_o captain_n so_o he_o will_v be_v thy_o defender_n and_o deliverer_n to_o defend_v and_o deliver_v thou_o in_o this_o fight_n and_o conflict_n from_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o from_o all_o trouble_n and_o danger_n whatsoever_o for_o he_o be_v not_o as_o a_o mortal_a &_o earthly_a king_n who_o sometime_o for_o want_n of_o power_n be_v frustrate_a of_o his_o will_n and_o purpose_n but_o he_o be_v of_o endless_a and_o infinite_a power_n able_a to_o perform_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v purpose_v or_o promise_v yea_o and_o he_o it_o be_v that_o have_v already_o for_o thy_o sake_n vanquish_v and_o foil_v satan_n death_n 15._o 1_o cor._n 15._o and_o hell_n death_n be_v swallow_v up_o into_o victory_n through_o christ_n who_o have_v die_v for_o thou_o and_o therefore_o everlasting_a death_n have_v no_o interest_n nor_o power_n over_o thou_o christ_n for_o thy_o sake_n have_v descend_v into_o hell_n that_o he_o may_v free_v and_o deliver_v thou_o from_o that_o horrible_a and_o endless_a darkness_n be_v strong_a therefore_o and_o of_o good_a courage_n and_o with_o a_o undaunted_a heart_n &_o mind_n now_o fight_v that_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n 6.12_o 1_o tim._n 6.12_o lay_v hold_n of_o eternal_a life_n whereunto_o thou_o be_v call_v and_o have_v profess_v a_o good_a profession_n before_o many_o witness_n shake_v off_o all_o fear_n for_o here_o be_v no_o danger_n there_o be_v no_o cause_n for_o thou_o to_o fear_v the_o strictness_n and_o severity_n of_o god_n judgement_n for_o behold_v christ_n jesus_n be_v thy_o mediator_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n he_o also_o be_v thy_o advocate_n &_o intercessor_n to_o plead_v thy_o cause_n and_o thy_o high_a priest_n to_o make_v atonement_n unto_o god_n for_o thou_o he_o it_o be_v that_o have_v reconcile_v thou_o unto_o god_n and_o that_o have_v recover_v unto_o thou_o and_o for_o thou_o the_o love_n and_o the_o good_a will_n and_o favour_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n which_o by_o mean_n of_o thy_o sin_n be_v utter_o lose_v &_o alienate_v from_o thou_o god_n almighty_a in_fw-la and_o through_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n be_v now_o become_v thy_o father_n and_o he_o entire_o love_v thou_o and_o have_v care_n of_o thou_o as_o of_o his_o child_n that_o be_v most_o tender_a and_o dear_a unto_o he_o now_o then_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o who_o be_v so_o great_a and_o mighty_a a_o king_n be_v with_o thou_o who_o can_v go_v about_o to_o do_v thou_o hurt_v who_o shall_v impugn_v or_o oppose_v and_o set_v himself_o against_o thou_o hear_v what_o s._n paul_n say_v 8.31_o rom._n 8.31_o if_o god_n be_v with_o we_o who_o can_v be_v against_o we_o who_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o unto_o death_n for_o we_o all_o how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n also_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n choose_v it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v who_o shall_v condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n who_o â—ath_v die_v yea_o rather_o who_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v also_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o make_v request_n also_o for_o us._n who_o shall_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n i_o be_o persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n see_v then_o that_o christ_n with_o all_o his_o goodness_n and_o benefit_n be_v give_v unto_o thou_o righteousness_n also_o &_o holiness_n justification_n and_o redemption_n yea_o everlasting_a life_n and_o salvation_n these_o be_v all_o free_o give_v and_o bestow_v upon_o thou_o as_o s._n paul_n witness_v 1._o cor._n 1._o that_o christ_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n his_o father_n 1.30_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o both_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n see_v then_o that_o thou_o have_v thy_o hope_n and_o confidence_n whole_o settle_v and_o firm_o and_o steadfast_o fix_v upon_o this_o corner_n stone_n christ_n jesus_n he_o be_v a_o most_o sound_a and_o a_o most_o strong_a and_o sure_a foundation_n whereunto_o thou_o may_v safe_o commit_v thyself_o and_o whereupon_o thou_o may_v bold_o rely_v no_o tempest_n though_o never_o so_o black_a and_o cloudy_a or_o never_o so_o hideous_a and_o terrible_a no_o shower_n or_o storm_n whatsoever_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o cast_v cast_v down_o or_o overthrow_v this_o foundation_n upon_o this_o thy_o sweet_a saviour_n christ_n i_o say_v let_v all_o thy_o hope_n and_o happiness_n be_v found_v and_o build_v cast_v thyself_o upon_o he_o and_o give_v thyself_o over_o whole_o unto_o he_o put_v thy_o confidence_n in_o he_o and_o cleave_v fast_o unto_o he_o and_o let_v no_o affliction_n nor_o temptation_n pluck_v thou_o away_o from_o he_o howsoever_o thing_n seem_v to_o come_v to_o pass_v never_o so_o aukward_o or_o contrary_n to_o reason_n and_o sense_n howsoever_o thou_o own_o reason_n shall_v deem_v and_o judge_v otherwise_o or_o flesh_n and_o blood_n shall_v never_o so_o much_o persuade_v and_o counsel_v otherwise_o yea_o howsoever_o the_o devil_n now_o and_o then_o may_v suggest_v unto_o thou_o &_o whisper_v into_o thy_o ear_n or_o put_v into_o thy_o mind_n that_o thou_o be_v quite_o undo_v and_o be_v past_o all_o hope_n that_o god_n can_v but_o still_o be_v high_o displease_v with_o thou_o and_o that_o thou_o shall_v be_v condemn_v to_o be_v punish_v in_o hell_n fire_n as_o thou_o have_v deserve_v yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o and_o the_o like_a suggestion_n do_v thou_o by_o a_o steadfast_a and_o true_a faith_n rely_v upon_o thy_o sweet_a saviour_n christ_n jesus_n and_o stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o for_o
faith_n be_v the_o ground_n or_o expectation_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v hope_v for_o to_o wit_n be_v promise_v not_o of_o thing_n that_o be_v sensible_a or_o conceive_v by_o sense_n and_o it_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v that_o be_v a_o sure_a and_o certain_a knowledge_n and_o proof_n of_o the_o thing_n that_o appear_v not_o hebrew_n 11.1_o it_o stand_v thou_o upon_o therefore_o with_o the_o holy_a and_o faithful_a patriarch_n abraham_n even_o beside_o hope_n and_o above_o hope_n 〈◊〉_d believe_v under_o hope_n 4.18_o rom._n 4.18_o thy_o faith_n &_o thy_o hope_n must_v set_v itself_o to_o resist_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o either_o blind_a reaâ—on_n shall_v suggest_v unto_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d that_o cunning_a and_o crafty_a enemy_n the_o devil_n who_o lie_v â—n_o wait_v to_o destroy_v shall_v seek_v to_o infuse_v and_o put_v into_o thou_o here_o therefore_o thou_o â—â—t_v to_o learn_v and_o observe_v 5.8_o 1_o pet._n 5.8_o for_o thy_o comfort_n god_n manner_n and_o custom_n in_o save_v those_o that_o be_v he_o who_o he_o will_v lift_v up_o into_o heaven_n he_o â—e_n do_v common_o first_o of_o all_o bring_v down_o to_o hell_n who_o he_o will_v quicken_v and_o make_v alive_a he_o he_o do_v first_o bring_v down_o to_o the_o gate_n of_o death_n upon_o who_o he_o will_v show_v his_o great_a mercy_n &_o kindness_n in_o save_v and_o deliver_v he_o he_o he_o suffer_v before_o to_o be_v tempt_v and_o make_v as_o if_o he_o will_v condemn_v he_o wherefore_o even_o then_o when_o thou_o feel_v nothing_o else_o but_o present_a death_n when_o god_n seem_v most_o of_o all_o to_o be_v angry_a with_o thou_o when_o he_o seem_v to_o be_v further_a from_o thou_o yea_o and_o to_o have_v whole_o and_o altogether_o forsake_v thou_o &_o cast_v thou_o off_o as_o one_o reprove_v and_o condemn_v even_o then_o be_v he_o near_a unto_o thou_o to_o protect_v defend_v and_o deliver_v thou_o then_o he_o most_o of_o all_o love_v thou_o and_o then_o he_o â—ath_v great_a care_n 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