in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n become_v a_o easy_a prey_n to_o the_o raven_a wolf_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o our_o mind_n and_o cogitation_n that_o they_o do_v not_o take_v their_o liberty_n when_o we_o be_v alone_o to_o rove_v and_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o thing_n that_o be_v utter_o unprofitable_a do_v we_o no_o good_a though_o we_o spend_v many_o hour_n in_o think_v on_o they_o for_o what_o sin_n and_o pity_n be_v it_o that_o such_o excellent_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o mind_n imagination_n and_o discourse_n of_o reason_n shall_v be_v so_o vain_o employ_v either_o about_o thing_n evil_a and_o hurtful_a or_o fruitless_a and_o impertinent_a that_o if_o after_o much_o time_n thus_o spend_v we_o shall_v call_v ourselves_o to_o account_n and_o say_v soul_n what_o good_a have_v thou_o reap_v by_o so_o many_o hour_n study_v and_o meditation_n either_o for_o the_o subdue_a of_o thy_o corruption_n or_o thy_o enrich_n with_o grace_n and_o enable_v unto_o any_o holy_a duty_n either_o for_o thy_o better_a secure_v from_o sin_n and_o death_n or_o further_a assurance_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n it_o will_v be_v strike_v dumb_a and_o not_o able_a to_o answer_v any_o word_n contrariwise_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n our_o mind_n and_o imagination_n be_v exercise_v in_o good_a meditation_n as_o in_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o save_v attribute_n his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n his_o justice_n and_o mercy_n his_o infinite_a goodness_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o the_o excellency_n and_o perfection_n of_o his_o law_n and_o his_o admirable_a work_n of_o creation_n and_o providence_n the_o great_a mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o of_o the_o inestimable_a privilege_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o true_a christian_n and_o of_o the_o innumerable_a misery_n which_o be_v incident_a unto_o they_o who_o live_v still_o in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o of_o those_o heavenly_a joy_n wherewith_o they_o shall_v be_v eternal_o crown_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v or_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o they_o and_o be_v more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o they_o of_o the_o foulness_n and_o odiousness_n of_o vice_n and_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o fearful_a condemnation_n and_o horrible_a torment_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o live_v &_o die_v in_o they_o without_o repentance_n so_o also_o we_o be_v to_o meditate_v of_o man_n misery_n through_o the_o fall_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o it_o &_o more_o particular_o of_o those_o special_a sin_n unto_o which_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o often_o overtake_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o they_o and_o enable_v to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o and_o contrariwise_o in_o what_o virtue_n and_o grace_n we_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v increase_v in_o we_o with_o what_o tentation_n we_o be_v most_o often_o and_o dangerous_o assault_v what_o part_n of_o christian_a armour_n be_v most_o want_v and_o what_o place_n in_o body_n or_o soul_n be_v weak_a be_v likely_a to_o give_v advantage_n unto_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n in_o their_o assault_n of_o tentation_n and_o to_o endanger_v we_o to_o be_v surprise_v and_o overcome_v or_o if_o our_o mind_n be_v not_o thus_o take_v up_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o soul_n yet_o at_o least_o they_o must_v be_v exercise_v about_o matter_n that_o concern_v our_o temporal_a estate_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o how_o we_o may_v so_o well_o contrive_v our_o worldly_a business_n as_o that_o they_o may_v by_o our_o care_n and_o providence_n succeed_v the_o better_a when_o we_o undertake_v they_o but_o here_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o mind_n be_v so_o exercise_v about_o these_o worldly_a thing_n as_o that_o they_o be_v not_o whole_o swallow_v up_o of_o they_o and_o that_o like_a eagle_n they_o stoop_v down_o to_o they_o as_o unto_o their_o prey_n for_o the_o relieve_n of_o our_o present_a necessity_n but_o that_o they_o do_v not_o whole_o dwell_v upon_o they_o but_z according_a to_o their_o divine_a and_o excellent_a nature_n they_o do_v again_o raise_v themselves_o upon_o the_o wing_n of_o faith_n and_o soar_v aloft_o in_o divine_a contemplation_n spend_v some_o part_n of_o our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o our_o holy_a soli-loquies_a and_o conference_n with_o god_n divine_a meditation_n prayer_n at_o least_o by_o short_a ejaculation_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n and_o other_o holy_a and_o religious_a book_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n with_o such_o other_o religious_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o must_v avoid_v carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o like_a care_n we_o must_v in_o our_o solitariness_n watch_v over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o poison_v with_o carnal_a concupiscence_n nor_o inveagle_v and_o enamour_a with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o affect_v and_o fasten_v themselves_o upon_o worldly_a vanity_n nor_o dote_v upon_o uncertain_a riches_n voluptuous_a delight_n and_o vain_a honour_n unto_o which_o natural_o they_o be_v so_o much_o incline_v and_o so_o commit_v with_o they_o a_o kind_n of_o contemplative_a idolatry_n when_o as_o they_o be_v debar_v of_o actual_a fruition_n and_o can_v in_o this_o solitary_a absence_n perform_v unto_o they_o any_o real_a worship_n but_o see_v god_n require_v to_o have_v they_o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a and_o chief_a possession_n we_o must_v keep_v 26._o pro._n 23._o 26._o they_o fast_o link_v unto_o he_o and_o so_o fasten_v they_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a excellency_n that_o no_o worldly_a thing_n may_v cause_v a_o separation_n and_o because_o we_o have_v no_o bond_n strong_a enough_o to_o tie_v they_o together_o in_o this_o inseparable_a union_n we_o must_v often_o pray_v with_o david_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v knit_v our_o heart_n 40._o psal_n 86._o 11._o jer._n 31._o 33._o &_o 32._o 40._o unto_o he_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o engrave_v his_o law_n and_o put_v his_o fear_n in_o they_o that_o they_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v fix_v and_o fast_o glue_v unto_o earthly_a thing_n we_o must_v with_o a_o holy_a violence_n pull_v they_o often_o asunder_o and_o lift_v they_o up_o with_o holy_a desire_n affect_v yea_o 2._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o &_o 84._o 1_o 2._o ps_n 119._o 97_o 103._o &_o 17._o 15._o psal_n 131._o 2._o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a as_o after_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o god_n presence_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n after_o the_o perfect_a and_o full_a fruition_n of_o god_n when_o as_o behold_v his_o face_n in_o righteousness_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o we_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o his_o image_n the_o which_o our_o desire_n and_o affection_n must_v be_v fervent_a and_o earnest_a like_o those_o of_o little_a child_n after_o their_o mother_n breast_n when_o as_o they_o be_v new_o wean_v or_o of_o woman_n with_o child_n which_o be_v 6._o mat._n 5._o 6._o so_o sick_a with_o longing_n that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o miscarry_v if_o their_o desire_n be_v not_o satisfy_v or_o of_o man_n near_o famish_v with_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o their_o meat_n and_o drink_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o solitariness_n beware_v of_o sinful_a action_n and_o secret_a sin_n final_o though_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n do_v sometime_o break_v through_o the_o watch_n at_o unaware_o yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o not_o so_o negligent_o keep_v it_o as_o to_o be_v overtake_v in_o our_o action_n with_o any_o gross_a sin_n as_o either_o by_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o idleness_n without_o any_o employment_n because_o there_o be_v none_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o our_o sloth_n or_o by_o commit_v any_o sin_n which_o we_o will_v be_v loath_a to_o do_v if_o we_o be_v in_o company_n and_o have_v the_o eye_n of_o man_n to_o look_v upon_o us._n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o in_o the_o great_a solitude_n we_o have_v god_n present_a to_o bear_v we_o company_n who_o
strength_n of_o my_o life_n of_o who_o shall_v i_o be_v afraid_a though_o a_o host_n shall_v encamp_v against_o i_o my_o heart_n shall_v not_o fear_v though_o war_n shall_v 20._o psal_n 27_o 1_o 3._o ps_n 46._o 1_o 2._o &_o 23._o 4._o &_o 36._o 12._o pro._n 3._o 26._o 2._o chr._n 20._o 20._o arise_v against_o i_o in_o this_o will_v i_o be_v confident_a and_o again_o god_n be_v our_o refuge_n and_o strength_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o trouble_n therefore_o will_v we_o not_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remoove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n and_o thus_o must_v we_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o presence_n and_o absence_n of_o inferior_a mean_n when_o we_o have_v mean_n we_o must_v put_v our_o affiance_n in_o he_o first_o though_o they_o be_v weak_a and_o insufficient_a know_v that_o he_o be_v able_a to_o give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n unto_o they_o see_v we_o live_v not_o by_o bread_n only_o 4._o mat._n 4._o 4._o but_o by_o every_o word_n that_o proceed_v out_o of_o god_n mouth_n he_o be_v able_a in_o the_o famine_n to_o feed_v we_o with_o ravenous_a bird_n which_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n be_v more_o fit_a to_o take_v away_o our_o meat_n then_o to_o bring_v any_o unto_o we_o and_o to_o make_v our_o small_a pittance_n a_o few_o pulse_n a_o handful_n of_o meal_n and_o a_o cruize_n of_o oil_n as_o sufficient_a for_o our_o nourishment_n as_o the_o great_a dainty_n of_o the_o worldly_a wicked_a in_o time_n of_o plague_n he_o can_v keep_v we_o safe_a under_o the_o shadow_n of_o his_o wing_n and_o though_o thousand_o do_v fall_n at_o our_o side_n and_o ten_o thousand_o at_o our_o right_a 7._o psal_n 91._o 1_o 7._o hand_n it_o shall_v not_o come_v nigh_o us._n in_o time_n of_o war_n he_o be_v able_a to_o save_v with_o few_o as_o well_o as_o with_o many_o as_o jonathan_n speak_v and_o to_o give_v victory_n not_o only_o to_o 6._o 1._o sam._n 14._o 6._o those_o who_o have_v a_o strong_a army_n but_o to_o those_o also_o that_o have_v no_o power_n as_o 11._o 2._o chro._n 14._o 11._o asa_n confess_v or_o if_o our_o mean_n be_v many_o and_o mighty_a yet_o we_o must_v not_o trust_v in_o they_o but_o use_v they_o as_o send_v of_o god_n to_o serve_v his_o providence_n in_o our_o sustentation_n and_o preservation_n we_o must_v put_v our_o whole_a confidence_n in_o he_o and_o rest_v alone_o in_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o without_o which_o they_o shall_v never_o do_v we_o any_o good_a for_o we_o travail_v in_o vain_a unless_o god_n bless_v the_o house_n in_o 31._o psal_n 127._o 1._o hag._n 1._o 6._o esa_n 3._o 1._o pro._n 21._o 31._o vain_a we_o plough_v and_o sow_v unless_o he_o give_v the_o increase_n in_o vain_a be_v our_o granary_n and_o storehouse_n replenish_v with_o all_o plenty_n if_o he_o break_v the_o staff_n of_o bread_n in_o vain_a be_v the_o horse_n prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o battle_n if_o salvation_n come_v not_o from_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o vain_a do_v god_n spiritual_a husbandman_n plant_v and_o water_n except_o the_o lord_n do_v 6._o 1._o cor._n 3._o 6._o give_v increase_n neither_o must_v we_o less_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o utter_a absence_n of_o all_o inferior_a mean_n know_v that_o he_o be_v true_a of_o his_o promise_n and_o will_v never_o fail_v we_o if_o we_o put_v our_o affiance_n in_o he_o and_o in_o himself_o alone_o all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v and_o defend_v we_o in_o their_o absence_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o they_o and_o thus_o do_v david_n trust_v in_o god_n though_o he_o walk_v alone_o in_o 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n the_o three_o child_n in_o the_o fiery_a surnace_n daniel_n in_o the_o lion_n den_n peter_n guard_v with_o soldier_n and_o paul_n and_o silas_n 16._o dan._n 3._o &_o 6._o act._n 12._o &_o 16._o when_o they_o be_v in_o the_o stock_n and_o thus_o abraham_n have_v god_n promise_n respect_v not_o his_o age_n nor_o the_o deadness_n of_o sarahs_n womb_n but_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o son_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v against_o hope_n believe_v in_o hope_n that_o he_o shall_v become_v the_o father_n of_o many_o 18._o rom._n 4._o 18._o nation_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o affiance_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o firm_a affiance_n be_v these_o the_o first_o be_v the_o often_o consideration_n of_o god_n save_v attribute_n as_o of_o his_o omniscience_n whereby_o he_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o want_n and_o danger_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n and_o all-sufficiencie_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o relieve_v and_o preserve_v we_o of_o his_o providence_n which_o in_o especial_a manner_n watch_v over_o we_o who_o be_v his_o son_n and_o child_n to_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n to_o our_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o good_a of_o his_o mercy_n bounty_n goodness_n and_o truth_n of_o his_o promise_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o his_o good_a will_n and_o readiness_n to_o help_v us._n the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o observe_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n in_o time_n past_a show_v both_o towards_o other_o and_o towards_o ourselves_o in_o free_v we_o from_o evil_a and_o procure_v our_o good_a we_o must_v consider_v what_o god_n have_v do_v former_o to_o other_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o do_v the_o like_a for_o we_o if_o with_o they_o we_o fear_v and_o serve_v he_o see_v he_o be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n 34._o act._n 10._o 34._o but_o be_v alike_o to_o all_o so_o david_n confirm_v his_o affiance_n in_o god_n by_o remember_v his_o goodness_n towards_o their_o ancestor_n our_o father_n be_v trust_v in_o thou_o 5._o psal_n 22._o 4_o 5._o they_o trust_v in_o thou_o and_o thou_o do_v deliver_v they_o they_o cry_v upon_o thou_o and_o be_v deliver_v they_o trust_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v not_o confound_v so_o when_o he_o can_v with_o no_o comfort_n rest_n upon_o god_n in_o his_o present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n he_o remember_v god_n wonder_n of_o old_a in_o deliver_v his_o people_n israel_n and_o drown_v their_o 15._o psal_n 77._o 14_o 15._o enemy_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n and_o thus_o he_o say_v other_o will_v confirm_v their_o affiance_n by_o his_o example_n this_o poor_a man_n cry_v and_o the_o lord_n hear_v he_o and_o save_v 6._o psal_n 34._o 6._o he_o out_o of_o all_o his_o trouble_n but_o much_o more_o will_v the_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o ourselves_o in_o provide_v for_o we_o in_o the_o time_n of_o want_n and_o deliver_v and_o preserve_v we_o from_o former_a danger_n confirm_v our_o trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o see_v he_o be_v immutable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o change_v 3._o mal._n â—_o 3._o not_o though_o we_o be_v change_v and_o thus_o david_n strengthen_v his_o affiance_n in_o god_n that_o he_o will_v give_v he_o victory_n over_o goliath_n because_o he_o have_v former_a 34._o 1._o sam._n 17._o 34._o experience_n of_o god_n goodness_n towards_o he_o and_o power_n assist_v he_o against_o the_o lion_n and_o the_o bear_n and_o the_o apostle_n conclude_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v former_o deliver_v he_o out_o of_o former_a affliction_n so_o he_o will_v 10._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 10._o be_v alike_o gracious_a still_o and_o deliver_v he_o out_o of_o like_a affliction_n in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v last_o if_o we_o will_v confident_o trust_v in_o god_n we_o must_v be_v such_o as_o fear_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o make_v conscience_n of_o our_o way_n do_v walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o with_o such_o only_o he_o have_v make_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o protection_n and_o such_o only_o may_v challenge_v a_o part_n in_o his_o promise_n of_o provision_n and_o preservation_n so_o solomon_n the_o 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o wicked_a flee_v when_o none_o pursue_v but_o the_o righteous_a be_v bold_a as_o a_o lyon_n and_o again_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v assure_v strength_n and_o his_o child_n shall_v have_v 26._o pro._n 14._o 26._o hope_n and_o the_o psalmist_n appropriate_v this_o confidence_n unto_o the_o faithful_a only_o you_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n trust_v in_o the_o lord_n he_o be_v their_o help_n and_o shield_n and_o 11._o psal_n 115._o 11._o not_o only_o those_o who_o be_v profess_o wicked_v but_o the_o close_a hypocrite_n also_o be_v exclude_v from_o it_o for_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o and_o his_o trust_n shall_v be_v 14._o job_n 8._o 13._o &_o 18._o 14._o a_o spider_n web_n his_o confidence_n shall_v be_v root_v out_o of_o his_o tabernacle_n and_o it_o shall_v
of_o that_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o of_o those_o eternal_a pleasure_n 12._o psal_n 16._o 11._o pro._n 28._o 12._o which_o be_v at_o god_n right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o so_o that_o when_o righteous_a man_n rejoice_v there_o be_v great_a glory_n as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v see_v their_o joy_n far_o exceed_v the_o joy_n of_o they_o who_o rejoice_v in_o their_o corn_n and_o wine_n as_o be_v not_o only_o much_o more_o excellent_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o 7._o psal_n 4._o 7._o the_o nature_n and_o object_n but_o also_o a_o earnest-penny_n of_o a_o great_a bargain_n the_o first_o beginning_n and_o prime_a taste_n of_o those_o full_a river_n of_o divine_a pleasure_n whereof_o they_o shall_v drink_v their_o fill_n in_o god_n kingdom_n and_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o that_o heavenly_a and_o happy_a harvest_n of_o joy_n which_o be_v reserve_v for_o they_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o no_o marvel_n see_v this_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v above_o all_o other_o most_o excellent_a that_o david_n when_o have_v wound_v his_o conscience_n with_o grievous_a sin_n he_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o for_o a_o time_n do_v so_o earnest_o desire_v to_o have_v it_o again_o restore_v restore_v unto_o i_o 12._o psal_n 36._o 8._o psal_n 51._o 12._o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n see_v herein_o he_o have_v much_o more_o contentment_n sound_a comfort_n and_o delight_n then_o in_o all_o the_o earthly_a pleasure_n which_o a_o kingdom_n can_v yield_v unto_o he_o for_o they_o all_o be_v but_o slight_a and_o childish_a this_o solid_a and_o substantial_a they_o vain_a and_o worthless_a this_o excellent_a and_o of_o incomparable_a value_n they_o short_a and_o fickle_a momentany_a and_o mutable_a this_o durable_a and_o permanent_a and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o reason_n to_o commend_v unto_o we_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o that_o it_o be_v not_o like_o worldly_a joy_n only_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o settle_v and_o constant_a in_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n as_o well_o in_o adversity_n and_o affliction_n as_o in_o prosperity_n and_o all_o earthly_a abundance_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v once_o replenish_v with_o this_o joy_n no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o we_o and_o be_v of_o a_o spiritual_a 22._o rom._n 5._o 3._o john_n 16._o 22._o and_o divine_a nature_n no_o earthly_a thing_n can_v quell_v or_o quench_v it_o no_o prison_n can_v lock_v it_o from_o we_o no_o banishment_n can_v divide_v and_o sever_v we_o no_o loss_n and_o cross_n confiscation_n of_o good_n rack_n or_o gibbet_n fire_n or_o sword_n can_v take_v it_o away_o and_o deprive_v we_o of_o it_o for_o in_o all_o extremity_n we_o have_v a_o inward_a comforter_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o which_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o turn_v our_o mourning_n into_o mirth_n and_o gladness_n and_o as_o our_o affliction_n 5._o john_n 16._o 7._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 5._o do_v abound_v so_o also_o he_o cause_v our_o consolation_n to_o abound_v much_o more_o we_o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n and_o not_o of_o sense_n which_o look_v not_o so_o much_o upon_o thing_n present_a as_o unto_o our_o future_a hope_n and_o certainty_n and_o hereby_o we_o apply_v unto_o we_o god_n word_n and_o gracious_a promise_n which_o suppli_v comfort_n sufficient_a to_o support_v we_o in_o all_o our_o sorrow_n for_o it_o assure_v we_o that_o those_o be_v bless_v which_o mourn_n now_o because_o they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v and_o which_o weep_v now_o for_o they_o shall_v laugh_v 21._o math._n 5._o 4._o lukeâ—_n â—_z 21._o that_o all_o thing_n even_o affliction_n themselves_o shall_v work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a and_o our_o momentany_a and_o light_a suffering_n shall_v cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o most_o excellent_a 12._o rom._n 8_o 28._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 17._o act._n 14._o 22._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 12._o and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n that_o by_o these_o many_o tribulation_n we_o shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o christ_n we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o and_o this_o be_v that_o word_n of_o god_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v david_n comfort_n in_o his_o affliction_n without_o which_o he_o shall_v have_v perish_v 92_o psal_n 119._o 50_o 92_o this_o be_v it_o which_o make_v the_o church_n of_o macedonia_n in_o a_o great_a trial_n 2._o 2_o cor._n 8._o 2._o of_o affliction_n and_o in_o their_o deep_a poverty_n to_o have_v withal_o abundance_n of_o joy_n this_o make_v the_o godly_a hebrew_n to_o take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n know_v 34._o heb._n 10._o 34._o that_o they_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o endure_a substance_n final_o by_o this_o the_o apostle_n himself_o be_v fill_v with_o comfort_n and_o exceed_v joyful_a in_o all_o his_o 8._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 8._o tribulation_n but_o contrariwise_o the_o carnal_a joy_n of_o worldling_n in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n be_v fickle_a and_o false_a mutable_a and_o momentany_a like_o the_o short_a blaze_n and_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n or_o laughter_n in_o a_o fit_a of_o frenzy_n 6._o eccl._n 7._o 6._o or_o of_o a_o man_n tickle_v which_o laugh_v in_o the_o face_n and_o countenance_n when_o he_o be_v grieve_v at_o the_o heart_n because_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o mirth_n they_o have_v many_o a_o cold_a qualm_n and_o check_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o able_a to_o forget_v that_o after_o all_o their_o youthful_a rejoice_v they_o must_v come_v unto_o judgement_n 9_o chap._n 11._o vers_fw-la 9_o the_o which_o even_o in_o laughter_n make_v the_o heart_n sorrowful_a because_o the_o end_n of_o 13._o prou._n 14._o 13._o their_o mirth_n be_v heaviness_n and_o when_o they_o glory_n in_o outward_a appearance_n to_o have_v 12._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 12._o no_o joy_n at_o all_o in_o the_o heart_n for_o who_o but_o fool_n can_v rejoice_v in_o their_o full_a barn_n and_o abundant_a provision_n that_o remember_v this_o night_n his_o soul_n shall_v be_v 20._o luk._n 12._o 20._o take_v from_o he_o who_o can_v have_v any_o sound_a joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o such_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n which_o within_o a_o while_n shall_v end_v in_o endless_a woe_n and_o misery_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n woe_n unto_o you_o that_o laugh_v now_o for_o 25._o luk_n 6._o 25._o you_o shall_v mourn_v and_o weep_v §._o sect._n 6_o that_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v proper_a to_o the_o godly_a and_o belong_v to_o no_o other_o final_o the_o faithful_a who_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n have_v propriety_n in_o this_o spiritual_a and_o 15._o psal_n 33._o 1._o psal_n 111._o 8_o 15._o heavenly_a joy_n see_v it_o belong_v to_o they_o all_o and_o to_o they_o alone_o none_o other_o have_v any_o part_n and_o share_v in_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a privilege_n for_o first_o this_o joy_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v appropriate_v unto_o they_o only_o and_o no_o other_o so_o the_o psalmist_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n o_o you_o righteous_a for_o praise_n be_v comely_a for_o the_o upright_o and_o again_o light_n be_v sow_v for_o the_o righteous_a and_o gladness_n for_o the_o upright_o in_o heart_n the_o voice_n of_o rejoice_v and_o salvation_n be_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o righteous_a in_o which_o regard_n he_o desire_v to_o see_v the_o good_a of_o 5._o psal_n 106._o 5._o god_n choose_v to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o gladness_n of_o his_o nation_n that_o he_o may_v glory_v with_o his_o inheritance_n and_o the_o prophet_n esay_n join_v these_o together_o thou_o meet_v 5._o esa_n 64._o 5._o he_o that_o rejoice_v and_o work_v righteousness_n second_o the_o faithful_a can_v only_o thus_o rejoice_v because_o all_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n belong_v peculiarly_a unto_o they_o alone_o for_o they_o only_o be_v elect_v to_o salvation_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n exhort_v his_o disciple_n to_o rejoice_v in_o this_o because_o their_o name_n be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n they_o alone_o be_v the_o redeem_v of_o 20._o luk._n 10._o 20._o the_o lord_n who_o be_v free_v out_o of_o the_o captivity_n of_o all_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n have_v exceed_o great_a and_o just_a cause_n to_o rejoice_v in_o this_o gracious_a deliverance_n and_o when_o by_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o lord_n proclaim_v 3._o esa_n 61._o 1_o 2_o 3._o liberty_n to_o captive_n and_o the_o open_n of_o the_o prison_n to_o they_o that_o be_v bind_v then_o do_v he_o also_o thereby_o comfort_v they_o that_o mourn_v give_v unto_o they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n and_o for_o mourning_n the_o oil_n of_o joy_n so_o the_o prophet_n
and_o that_o they_o know_v his_o voice_n and_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v it_o from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n and_o as_o it_o make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n so_o also_o from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n or_o the_o godly_a life_n which_o he_o command_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n who_o have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o contrariwise_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n when_o the_o gentile_n through_o their_o ignorance_n be_v thus_o estrange_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n they_o become_v past_a feel_n and_o so_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lasciviousness_n 19_o eph._n 4._o 18_o 19_o to_o work_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n so_o hosea_n have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n 6._o hos_fw-la 4._o 1_o 6._o of_o many_o grievous_a sin_n which_o make_v the_o jew_n liable_a to_o god_n heavy_a judgement_n do_v after_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n be_v because_o they_o lack_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n whereof_o it_o also_o be_v that_o sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n be_v include_v under_o the_o name_n of_o ignorant_a person_n who_o know_v not_o god_n so_o the_o psalmist_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o 25._o psal_n 79._o 6._o jer_z 10._o 25._o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o and_o upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v come_v with_o 8._o 2._o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8._o his_o mighty_a angel_n in_o flame_a fire_n to_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o portion_n in_o god_n save_v grace_n or_o part_n in_o heavenly_a glory_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v stranger_n from_o god_n and_o aliens_n from_o his_o church_n if_o we_o will_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n or_o not_o be_v carry_v headlong_o into_o all_o wickedness_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n judgement_n and_o fearful_a destruction_n nor_o expose_v to_o the_o imprecation_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o this_o life_n nor_o to_o the_o vengeance_n of_o a_o terrible_a judge_n when_o christ_n shall_v appear_v at_o his_o second_o come_v let_v we_o not_o live_v in_o ignorance_n but_o use_v all_o our_o endeavour_n to_o attain_v unto_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n neither_o let_v we_o with_o ignorant_a people_n content_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o good_a meaning_n and_o blind_a devotion_n as_o our_o guide_n in_o godliness_n for_o than_o our_o service_n of_o god_n will_v be_v but_o will-worship_n and_o the_o carnal_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o brain_n and_o all_o our_o religion_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o 13._o esa_n 1._o 12._o &_o 29._o 13._o ignorant_a superstition_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n see_v therefore_o knowledge_n be_v so_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o will_v a_o little_a further_o insist_v upon_o it_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o labour_v after_o it_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n and_o know_v to_o our_o comfort_n when_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o it_o save_v knowledge_n then_o be_v a_o grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o know_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v reveal_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n by_o his_o word_n and_o work_n that_o we_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o direction_n of_o our_o life_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o may_v perceive_v that_o not_o nature_n but_o god_n only_o be_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o so_o much_o only_o do_v we_o know_v of_o god_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o god_n promise_v that_o he_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a so_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o his_o elect_n say_v that_o they_o all_o shall_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o again_o no_o man_n know_v the_o 46._o job._n 6._o 46._o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o unto_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o knowledge_n a_o natural_a habit_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o a_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o purchase_v by_o we_o or_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o therefore_o bestow_v upon_o we_o rather_o than_o other_o because_o god_n foresee_v that_o we_o will_v use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o better_a than_o they_o but_o god_n free_a gift_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o which_o he_o work_v 28._o joel_n 2._o 28._o in_o we_o first_o by_o send_v his_o son_n his_o true_a essential_a wisdom_n who_o have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o father_n will_n and_o be_v the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n have_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n and_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o not_o only_o nor_o chief_o to_o the_o wise_a of_o the_o world_n but_o to_o the_o weak_a and_o simple_a according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o 25._o matth._n 11._o 25._o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n and_o second_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v and_o be_v send_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n to_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n as_o our_o saviour_n promise_v his_o apostle_n and_o this_o be_v that_o holy_a anoint_v of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v whereby_o we_o 13._o job._n 16._o 13._o know_v all_o thing_n and_o need_v not_o that_o any_o teach_v we_o but_o as_o this_o anoint_v teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o collyrium_n or_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o christ_n 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o promise_v to_o give_v to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o laodicean_n to_o inlighten_v their_o blind_a eye_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v see_v nor_o conceive_v the_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n but_o god_n have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o 10._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 10._o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n revelation_n and_o illumination_n and_o the_o 13._o ephe._n 1._o 17._o john_n 16._o 13._o spirit_n of_o truth_n because_o he_o be_v both_o light_n and_o truth_n himself_o and_o also_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n which_o be_v natural_o full_a of_o darkness_n and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n needful_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o save_a knowledge_n we_o must_v go_v to_o the_o chief_a fountain_n and_o author_n of_o it_o and_o pray_v often_o and_o earnest_o that_o he_o will_v for_o his_o son_n and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n take_v away_o our_o natural_a blindness_n and_o open_v our_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o his_o law_n 8._o psal_n 119._o 8._o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n be_v first_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n second_o the_o book_n of_o grace_n the_o book_n of_o nature_n for_o even_o this_o light_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v helpefull_a to_o the_o regenerate_a for_o the_o reveal_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n unto_o they_o and_o that_o both_o the_o eternal_a book_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o conscience_n and_o the_o external_a book_n which_o be_v the_o great_a volume_n of_o the_o creature_n for_o if_o there_o be_v in_o all_o man_n some_o relic_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n shine_v in_o their_o conscience_n which_o convince_v they_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o this_o god_n be_v most_o
be_v signify_v that_o 20._o exod._n 33._o 20._o the_o divine_a essence_n be_v undivided_a and_o absolute_a without_o composition_n part_n or_o accident_n invisible_a impassable_a and_o all_o essence_n so_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n his_o infiniteness_n be_v whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v in_o his_o essence_n uncircumscribed_a and_o above_o all_o measure_n of_o time_n place_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o but_o simple_o immense_a and_o incomprehensible_a the_o eternity_n of_o god_n be_v 6._o psal_n 102._o 27_o 28._o apoc._n 1._o 8._o esay_n 44._o 6._o a_o essential_a attribute_n which_o signify_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_a and_o uncircumscribed_a by_o time_n first_o and_o last_o without_o beginning_n or_o end_v absolute_a without_o succession_n whole_o all_o always_o and_o at_o once_o his_o immensity_n be_v a_o essential_a 27._o psal_n 139._o 7._o &_o 145._o 3._o jer._n 23._o 23._o 1._o king_n 8._o 27._o attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o the_o divine_a essence_n be_v without_o dimension_n and_o circumscription_n of_o place_n whole_o every_o where_n present_a within_o the_o world_n and_o without_o the_o world_n contain_v all_o thing_n and_o be_v contain_v of_o nothing_o his_o immutability_n be_v a_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v infinite_a absolute_a most_o simple_a 28._o mat._n 3._o 6._o jam._n 1._o 17._o psal_n 102._o 28._o and_o perfect_a be_v subject_a to_o no_o change_n of_o generation_n corruption_n augmentation_n or_o diminution_n passion_n or_o alteration_n but_o ever_o remain_v one_o and_o the_o same_o his_o all-sufficiencie_n be_v a_o essential_a property_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o in_o himself_o alone_o he_o be_v most_o perfect_a and_o absolute_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n sufficient_a both_o for_o himself_o and_o for_o all_o creature_n final_o 26._o gen._n 17._o 1._o mat._n 15._o 48._o job_n 42._o 1._o mat._n 19_o 26._o his_o omnipotency_n be_v a_o essential_a property_n of_o god_n nature_n whereby_o be_v signify_v his_o infinite_a and_o transcendent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o his_o nature_n and_o will_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n and_o how_o they_o differ_v from_o those_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n the_o secondary_a attribute_n of_o god_n be_v those_o which_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n in_o a_o secondary_a relation_n as_o he_o be_v the_o first_o and_o the_o chief_a agent_n work_v in_o the_o creature_n especial_o man_n some_o similitude_n and_o resemblance_n of_o his_o own_o essential_a attribute_n which_o be_v therefore_o though_o improper_o call_v communicable_a in_o respect_n of_o some_o analogy_n and_o likeness_n that_o they_o have_v with_o the_o property_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n for_o there_o be_v no_o perfection_n or_o good_a thing_n in_o they_o to_o be_v desire_v of_o which_o the_o idea_n and_o arch-type_n be_v not_o in_o god_n most_o absolute_a infinite_a and_o eternal_a but_o as_o they_o be_v essential_a property_n of_o god_n nature_n they_o can_v be_v communicate_v to_o any_o creature_n see_v they_o be_v most_o simple_a and_o indivisible_a but_o only_o as_o it_o be_v some_o show_n and_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o in_o many_o respect_n differ_v from_o those_o attribute_n which_o be_v in_o god_n for_o in_o he_o they_o be_v his_o essence_n and_o by_o it_o he_o live_v understand_v and_o be_v good_a gracious_a and_o just_a but_o in_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v quality_n and_o bare_a property_n in_o he_o they_o be_v all_o most_o perfect_a infinite_a absolute_a and_o most_o excellent_a immutable_a and_o eternal_a in_o which_o regard_n he_o may_v be_v say_v not_o only_o to_o be_v wise_a just_a good_a and_o bless_a but_o wisdom_n justice_n goodness_n and_o blessedness_n itself_o so_o that_o these_o secondary_a attribute_n in_o god_n be_v his_o nature_n and_o essence_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v by_o the_o primary_n as_o by_o their_o rule_n and_o measure_n and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v attribute_v unto_o he_o most_o perfect_o simple_o infinite_o and_o absolute_o but_o in_o the_o creature_n the_o quality_n which_o be_v some_o similitude_n of_o these_o attribute_n be_v mix_v imperfect_a finite_a and_o mutable_a in_o god_n all_o and_o every_o his_o attribute_n be_v his_o essence_n they_o can_v be_v but_o one_o as_o his_o essence_n be_v one_o simple_a and_o indivisible_a so_o that_o by_o the_o same_o essence_n whereby_o he_o be_v wise_a he_o be_v also_o true_a and_o that_o by_o which_o he_o be_v good_a he_o be_v also_o just_a merciful_a and_o bless_a but_o in_o the_o creature_n their_o property_n be_v diverse_a and_o differ_v from_o one_o another_o in_o their_o form_n and_o operation_n for_o by_o one_o faculty_n a_o man_n be_v wise_a and_o will_v by_o another_o and_o his_o quality_n of_o justice_n mercy_n goodness_n truth_n be_v different_a property_n one_o from_o another_o §._o sect._n 6_o what_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n be_v and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v now_o these_o secondary_a attribute_n of_o god_n though_o they_o be_v all_o but_o one_o in_o he_o yet_o in_o our_o comprehension_n and_o conceit_n who_o can_v only_o judge_v of_o they_o according_a to_o their_o several_a kind_n of_o work_v towards_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v manifold_a as_o god_n life_n and_o immortality_n his_o wisdom_n truth_n will_n goodness_n holiness_n beneficence_n love_n grace_n mercy_n clemency_n long_o suffer_v patience_n his_o justice_n anger_n and_o hatred_n all_o which_o be_v needful_a to_o be_v know_v of_o every_o christian_a not_o only_o that_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o god_n action_n and_o operation_n towards_o we_o but_o also_o may_v according_o frame_v our_o action_n and_o life_n that_o so_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o pure_a and_o holy_a nature_n they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o i_o think_v it_o necessary_a to_o describe_v they_o brief_o and_o several_o refer_v the_o reader_n who_o desire_v to_o have_v they_o full_o handle_v to_o such_o treatise_n as_o purposely_o entreat_v of_o this_o argument_n 28._o argument_n deut._n 32._o 40._o john_n 1._o 4._o act_n 17._o 28._o the_o life_n of_o god_n be_v a_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o the_o divine_a nature_n live_v work_v and_o move_v in_o himself_o and_o give_v unto_o all_o thing_n life_n and_o motion_n 17._o motion_n exod._n 3._o 14._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 16._o &_o 1._o 17._o the_o immortality_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o live_v eternal_o and_o never_o die_v but_o have_v do_v and_o shall_v for_o ever_o live_v work_n and_o move_v himself_o and_o give_v life_n action_n and_o motion_n to_o all_o thing_n that_o have_v life_n and_o motion_n 13._o motion_n job_n 42._o 2._o heb._n 4._o 13._o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o god_n true_o and_o perfect_o with_o one_o eternal_a act_n of_o understanding_n at_o once_o do_v know_v himself_o and_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o not_o only_o external_o but_o also_o internal_o in_o their_o essence_n not_o successive_o by_o discourse_n of_o reason_n but_o at_o once_o most_o distinct_o and_o clear_o of_o which_o wisdom_n there_o be_v two_o part_n first_o his_o 2._o his_o rom._n 8._o 29._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 2._o prescience_n whereby_o he_o have_v from_o all_o eternity_n see_v and_o know_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v have_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v with_o infallible_a knowledge_n as_o be_v all_o present_a to_o he_o though_o past_a or_o to_o come_v in_o respect_n of_o us._n second_o 23._o second_o pro._n 8._o 14._o &_o 16._o 4._o act_n 2._o 23._o his_o counsel_n whereby_o he_o resolve_v to_o rule_v and_o govern_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o best_a and_o most_o wise_a manner_n for_o the_o set_n forth_o of_o his_o own_o glory_n the_o 4._o the_o john_n 17._o 3._o rom._n 3._o 4._o truth_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o to_o be_v in_o himself_o most_o true_a in_o all_o his_o word_n and_o work_n yea_o truth_n itself_o &_o the_o author_n of_o all_o truth_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n the_o 11._o the_o rom._n 9_o 18._o ephes_n 1._o 11._o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o god_n with_o one_o will_n of_o most_o free_a and_o just_a act_n will_v all_o thing_n approve_v or_o disapprove_v whatsoever_o he_o know_v the_o 7._o the_o mark_v 10._o 18._o jam._n 1._o 17._o psal_n 145._o 7._o goodness_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_o good_a in_o and_o of_o himself_o and_o the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a in_o and_o towards_o all_o the_o creature_n the_o 145._o
or_o special_a the_o general_a be_v either_o the_o creation_n of_o all_o thing_n of_o nothing_o or_o the_o gubernation_n of_o they_o be_v make_v by_o his_o providence_n the_o special_a execution_n of_o his_o decree_n respect_v either_o angel_n or_o man_n to_o say_v here_o nothing_o of_o angel_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o god_n have_v create_v the_o earth_n of_o nothing_o do_v make_v man_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o body_n and_o breathe_v into_o he_o the_o breath_n of_o life_n do_v create_v he_o a_o live_a soul_n that_o man_n be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n own_o image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n make_v lord_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n and_o happy_a in_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n and_o his_o favour_n and_o of_o the_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n of_o paradise_n that_o be_v create_v good_a and_o yet_o but_o mutable_a god_n leave_v he_o to_o the_o freedom_n of_o his_o will_n and_o to_o be_v tempt_v of_o the_o devil_n unto_o which_o tentation_n when_o he_o have_v yield_v by_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n in_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n he_o fall_v from_o this_o estate_n of_o happiness_n into_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n misery_n and_o death_n the_o which_o sin_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o who_o sin_v in_o his_o loin_n he_o be_v no_o private_a person_n but_o the_o root_n of_o mankind_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n derive_v unto_o all_o his_o posterity_n by_o natural_a propagation_n the_o which_o we_o call_v original_a sin_n whereby_o god_n image_n be_v deface_v in_o we_o and_o we_o disable_v unto_o all_o good_a and_o make_v prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a from_o which_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o maliciousness_n have_v spring_v the_o curse_a stream_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v god_n whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n of_o it_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o by_o omit_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v command_v and_o commit_v the_o sin_n which_o be_v forbid_v whereby_o we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n therein_o threaten_v both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a out_o of_o which_o miserable_a estate_n and_o condition_n it_o be_v altogether_o impossible_a to_o recover_v by_o our_o own_o mean_n or_o the_o help_n of_o any_o or_o all_o the_o creature_n §._o sect._n 10_o of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o this_o be_v the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o respect_n of_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n unto_o which_o we_o must_v adjoine_v the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o this_o wretched_a condition_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v know_v that_o when_o we_o be_v thus_o deep_o plunge_v into_o this_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o or_o any_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o hopeless_a and_o helpless_a for_o our_o recovery_n it_o please_v the_o lord_n of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o free_a mercy_n to_o send_v his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o and_o therein_o to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o which_o he_o do_v perfect_o perform_v both_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o efficacy_n the_o former_a he_o do_v by_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n both_o by_o his_o active_a obedience_n in_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o by_o his_o passive_a obedience_n in_o suffer_v death_n in_o his_o body_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n in_o his_o soul_n the_o which_o be_v a_o sufficient_a price_n of_o redemption_n for_o all_o that_o do_v apply_v it_o because_o he_o that_o do_v this_o for_o we_o be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o so_o as_o his_o humane_a nature_n make_v he_o capable_a of_o these_o suffering_n so_o the_o divine_a nature_n which_o be_v the_o altar_n upon_o which_o this_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v sanctify_v the_o gift_n and_o give_v unto_o it_o infinite_a value_n and_o dignity_n so_o as_o it_o become_v a_o sufficient_a and_o fit_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n for_o as_o sin_n be_v nothing_o in_o itself_o but_o a_o privation_n become_v of_o infinite_a guilt_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n offend_v by_o it_o so_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n humane_a nature_n though_o temporary_a become_v of_o infinite_a value_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o person_n who_o suffer_v be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o as_o thus_o christ_n save_v we_o by_o his_o merit_n so_o also_o by_o his_o efficacy_n apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o word_n which_o beget_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o perform_v thereby_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o be_v therein_o promise_v for_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n this_o covenant_n be_v proclaim_v and_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o participation_n thereof_o god_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o we_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o yea_o unite_n we_o unto_o he_o in_o one_o mystical_a body_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o as_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o he_o so_o have_v we_o also_o right_a and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o benefit_n of_o which_o union_n the_o chief_a bond_n on_o god_n part_n be_v his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o on_o our_o part_n a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o confirm_v and_o increase_v by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v the_o seal_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n to_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n will_v not_o fail_v to_o perform_v all_o his_o promise_n and_o these_o thing_n be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o save_a knowledge_n or_o the_o main_a point_n which_o we_o be_v to_o know_v unto_o salvation_n and_o to_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o the_o which_o i_o will_v not_o here_o have_v touch_v be_v not_o this_o knowledge_n necessary_a hereunto_o or_o will_v have_v handle_v they_o more_o full_o and_o exact_o but_o that_o i_o fear_v that_o they_o will_v cause_v this_o treatise_n too_o much_o to_o swell_v and_o far_o to_o exceed_v the_o limit_n which_o i_o have_v propose_v unto_o it_o and_o also_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v already_o publish_v many_o catechism_n and_o sum_n of_o divinity_n in_o which_o all_o man_n at_o their_o pleasure_n may_v find_v these_o and_o many_o other_o the_o like_a point_n of_o our_o christian_a religion_n thorough_o discuss_v cap._n vii_o of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o quantity_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o our_o knowledge_n be_v the_o quantity_n and_o measure_n of_o it_o the_o which_o be_v imperfect_a in_o the_o great_a perfection_n which_o in_o this_o life_n can_v be_v attain_v for_o as_o the_o apostle_n though_o he_o have_v receive_v abundance_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o such_o revelation_n as_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o be_v utter_v confess_v of_o himself_o together_o with_o other_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n and_o see_v 2._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 9_o 12._o &_o 8._o 2._o through_o a_o glass_n dark_o and_o if_o any_o man_n think_v that_o he_o know_v any_o thing_n namely_o in_o perfection_n he_o know_v nothing_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o know_v for_o we_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 7._o heb._n 11._o 1._o walk_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sight_n and_o faith_n be_v of_o thing_n unseen_a and_o not_o in_o vision_n and_o fruition_n neither_o can_v we_o attain_v to_o perfect_a knowledge_n until_o we_o attain_v unto_o perfect_a happiness_n which_o be_v not_o in_o this_o life_n but_o the_o life_n to_o come_v when_o we_o shall_v see_v god_n face_n to_o face_n and_o shall_v know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v not_o by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v but_o by_o hear_v sign_n semblance_n and_o revelation_n but_o of_o vision_n fruition_n and_o most_o firm_a experience_n for_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o knowledge_n here_o consist_v most_o in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o not_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o quantity_n but_o in_o the_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n the_o which_o knowledge_n discover_v our_o ignorance_n that_o we_o may_v bewail_v it_o and_o
true_a holiness_n so_o hierome_n to_o this_o purpose_n say_v that_o there_o be_v two_o kind_n of_o god_n celantiam_fw-la duo_o sunt_fw-la genera_fw-la mandatorum_fw-la in_fw-la quibus_fw-la clauditur_fw-la tota_fw-la iustitia_fw-la etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la commandment_n in_o which_o all_o justice_n be_v comprehend_v the_o one_o forbid_v the_o other_o command_v for_o as_o evil_n be_v prohibit_v so_o good_a thing_n be_v enjoin_v there_o cessation_n and_o rest_n work_v here_o study_n and_o endeavour_n there_o the_o mind_n be_v restrain_v here_o incite_v here_o it_o be_v a_o fault_n to_o ibid._n innocentiae_fw-la imprimis_fw-la fundamentum_fw-la ponatur_fw-la supra_fw-la quod_fw-la facilâ—us_fw-la possit_fw-la arduum_fw-la culmen_fw-la iustitiae_fw-la erigere_fw-la hieron_n ibid._n do_v there_o not_o to_o have_v do_v and_o therefore_o to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n it_o suffice_v not_o as_o many_o think_v to_o be_v harmless_a and_o innocent_a unless_o we_o also_o be_v diligent_a and_o constant_a in_o do_v of_o all_o holy_a and_o just_a action_n but_o we_o must_v as_o he_o add_v upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o innocence_n erect_v the_o build_n of_o righteousness_n yea_o in_o truth_n a_o godly_a life_n more_o principal_o consist_v in_o do_v than_o not_o do_v in_o action_n rather_o than_o in_o forbearance_n and_o he_o no_o less_o displease_v god_n and_o sin_v against_o his_o own_o ibid._n in_o quovis_fw-la proposito_fw-la in_fw-la quovis_fw-la gradu_fw-la aequale_fw-la peccatum_fw-la est_fw-la vel_fw-la prohibita_fw-la admittere_fw-la vel_fw-la iussa_fw-la non_fw-la facere_fw-la ibid._n soul_n who_o neglect_v the_o good_a which_o he_o require_v than_o he_o who_o commit_v the_o evil_a which_o he_o forbid_v the_o idolater_n offend_v no_o more_o heinous_o in_o worship_v a_o false_a god_n than_o the_o atheist_n that_o acknowledge_v no_o god_n nor_o the_o superstitious_a person_n who_o worship_v he_o in_o a_o false_a manner_n than_o the_o profane_a worldling_n who_o worship_v he_o not_o at_o all_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o talon_n be_v cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n because_o he_o do_v not_o use_v it_o to_o his_o master_n advantage_n as_o well_o as_o they_o that_o abuse_v and_o misspend_v it_o dives_fw-la be_v cast_v into_o hell_n for_o not_o feed_v lazarus_n as_o well_o as_o other_o that_o rob_v and_o oppress_v the_o poor_a the_o foolish_a virgin_n be_v shut_v out_o who_o have_v not_o in_o their_o lamp_n the_o oil_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o they_o at_o christ_n left_a hand_n shall_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n have_v their_o portion_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n who_o do_v not_o feed_v the_o hungry_a and_o clothe_v the_o naked_a as_o well_o as_o they_o who_o spoil_v they_o of_o their_o food_n and_o raiment_n see_v there_o be_v but_o this_o difference_n between_o they_o that_o the_o one_o withhold_v their_o right_n which_o god_n have_v allot_v they_o the_o other_o take_v it_o away_o when_o they_o already_o have_v it_o the_o one_o like_o the_o nurse_n withhold_v the_o breast_n from_o the_o hungry_a child_n entrust_v to_o her_o care_n and_o keep_n the_o other_o pull_v the_o teat_n out_o of_o his_o mouth_n when_o he_o have_v take_v hold_n of_o it_o or_o if_o they_o differ_v at_o all_o as_o in_o some_o case_n there_o be_v some_o difference_n there_o shall_v be_v only_o this_o difference_n in_o their_o punishment_n that_o these_o innocent_a and_o harmless_a man_n who_o have_v power_n to_o do_v good_a and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v damn_v in_o hell_n but_o not_o in_o so_o deep_a a_o degree_n of_o condemnation_n as_o the_o other_o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o evangelical_a obedience_n both_o in_o forsake_v that_o evil_n which_o god_n forbid_v and_o in_o do_v that_o good_a which_o he_o command_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n therefore_o it_o be_v require_v that_o we_o hate_v and_o forsake_v all_o evil_a and_o that_o we_o embrace_v and_o practice_v that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o be_v that_o we_o abhor_v and_o renounce_v sin_n in_o all_o kind_n without_o exception_n and_o those_o most_o of_o all_o which_o while_o we_o live_v in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n we_o most_o love_v and_o to_o which_o as_o yet_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n most_o incline_v see_v they_o be_v our_o great_a and_o most_o dangerous_a enemy_n &_o like_o traitorous_a rebel_n raise_v intestine_a war_n within_o we_o do_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v expose_v we_o to_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o open_a enemy_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n in_o which_o total_a relinquish_a of_o sin_n we_o must_v be_v constant_a in_o our_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n and_o not_o do_v it_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v hereafter_o and_o with_o the_o like_a constancy_n we_o be_v to_o settle_v ourselves_o in_o embrace_v and_o practise_v all_o good_a duty_n whether_o they_o be_v hard_a or_o easy_a pleasant_a or_o displeasant_a profitable_a to_o our_o worldly_a estate_n or_o to_o our_o loss_n and_o hindrance_n now_o because_o the_o word_n and_o reveal_v will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o rule_n and_o squire_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o judge_v of_o good_a and_o evil_a that_o be_v good_a which_o it_o command_v and_o evil_a which_o it_o forbid_v therefore_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o our_o conformity_n &_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_v reveal_v in_o his_o word_n or_o to_o all_o god_n commandment_n contain_v both_o in_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n for_o because_o we_o can_v perform_v obedience_n to_o the_o law_n legal_o that_o be_v in_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v therefore_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o as_o we_o understand_v it_o in_o this_o treatise_n a_o absolute_a conformity_n unto_o the_o law_n though_o it_o be_v most_o absolute_a when_o it_o be_v most_o conformable_a but_o when_o we_o conform_v ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o action_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o law_n after_o a_o evangelicall_a manner_n that_o be_v desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v unto_o it_o as_o perfect_a obedience_n as_o we_o can_v which_o because_o through_o our_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v defective_a and_o nothing_o imperfect_a can_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n therefore_o unto_o such_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o he_o there_o be_v require_v that_o to_o our_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n we_o add_v our_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n which_o require_v a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n whereby_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o both_o him_z and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o obedience_n be_v cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n and_o also_o that_o we_o show_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o faith_n in_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n whereby_o we_o bewail_v our_o sin_n past_a and_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v lament_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o obedience_n and_o labour_n and_o strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n without_o which_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n our_o imperfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n will_v not_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n nor_o entitle_v we_o to_o this_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v in_o a_o godly_a life_n perform_v obedience_n to_o the_o law_n after_o a_o evangelicall_a manner_n our_o obedience_n therefore_o to_o the_o law_n be_v require_v see_v it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o which_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n be_v to_o be_v conform_v and_o our_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n to_o supply_v and_o amend_v what_o be_v imperfect_a and_o defective_a through_o our_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n and_o to_o make_v our_o work_n straight_o in_o god_n sight_n when_o through_o ignorance_n or_o impotency_n we_o have_v swerve_v from_o our_o rule_n the_o law_n must_v be_v observe_v of_o all_o that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n because_o as_o a_o schoolmaster_n it_o teach_v we_o what_o be_v good_a and_o what_o be_v evil_a what_o we_o must_v do_v and_o what_o we_o must_v leave_v undo_v the_o gospel_n also_o with_o no_o less_o care_n because_o it_o show_v we_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v and_o also_o minister_v courage_n and_o strength_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v our_o duty_n we_o must_v make_v the_o law_n the_o canon_n according_a to_o which_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n because_o so_o far_o forth_o only_o as_o they_o be_v conformable_a unto_o it_o they_o be_v holy_a and_o righteous_a but_o withal_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o gospel_n require_v faith_n and_o repentance_n must_v be_v obey_v that_o what_o be_v
to_o do_v all_o 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o thing_n but_o we_o must_v add_v that_o which_o follow_v through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v i_o we_o must_v resolve_v with_o he_o that_o nothing_o shall_v separate_v 18._o rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o &_o 7._o 14_o 15_o 18._o we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n acknowledge_v our_o impotency_n unto_o any_o good_a and_o that_o in_o we_o that_o be_v in_o our_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n and_o so_o shall_v our_o resolution_n of_o cleave_v unto_o god_n be_v much_o more_o firm_a see_v god_n resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a thing_n but_o send_v the_o rich_a empty_a 53._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o luk._n 1._o 53._o away_o last_o our_o resolution_n must_v be_v firm_a and_o constant_a never_o leave_v to_o cling_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o a_o lively_a faith_n till_o by_o love_n we_o have_v full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o his_o kingdom_n it_o must_v not_o be_v unsettled_a fickle_a and_o by_o fit_n one_o while_o resolve_v to_o serve_v god_n and_o another_o while_n draw_v from_o our_o resolution_n by_o worldly_a tentation_n but_o we_o must_v clasp_v fast_o hold_v of_o he_o as_o jacob_n 26._o gen._n 32._o 26._o do_v in_o his_o wrestle_a and_o full_o resolve_v never_o to_o leave_v he_o till_o we_o have_v our_o desire_n that_o be_v till_o we_o have_v full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o heaven_n without_o fear_n of_o lose_v he_o most_o of_o which_o point_n i_o have_v handle_v before_o and_o therefore_o do_v here_o thus_o brief_o touch_v they_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o adhere_n unto_o god_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n and_o this_o holy_a resolution_n of_o cleave_v unto_o god_n and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v most_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n first_o because_o it_o be_v the_o foundation_n and_o ground_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n which_o whilst_o it_o remain_v firm_a there_o be_v good_a hope_n though_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o building_n be_v shrewd_o shake_v with_o the_o blast_n and_o storm_n of_o trial_n and_o tentation_n and_o much_o fail_a and_o frailty_n be_v show_v in_o many_o outward_a action_n see_v so_o long_o as_o the_o foundation_n remain_v the_o decay_a part_n of_o the_o house_n may_v be_v repair_v with_o more_o ease_n but_o if_o our_o resolution_n be_v unsettled_a and_o weak_a the_o whole_a frame_n that_o rest_v upon_o it_o will_v fall_v with_o it_o own_o weight_n and_o the_o duty_n themselves_o of_o a_o godly_a life_n will_v seem_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a it_o be_v the_o very_a soul_n which_o give_v life_n and_o motion_n to_o all_o our_o action_n and_o in_o what_o case_n it_o be_v in_o such_o be_v they_o if_o strong_a then_o be_v they_o strong_a if_o weak_a than_o they_o weak_a also_o if_o it_o be_v faint_a than_o they_o languish_v if_o full_a of_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n then_o be_v they_o also_o vigorous_a and_o courageous_a second_o because_o it_o be_v a_o main_n and_o principal_a part_n of_o true_a repentance_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o the_o full_a purpose_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o inclination_n and_o resolution_n of_o the_o will_n and_o the_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o our_o whole_a life_n to_o forsake_v all_o evil_a and_o embrace_v all_o good_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n both_o inward_o and_o outward_o to_o please_v god_n by_o perform_v unto_o he_o that_o acceptable_a service_n which_o in_o his_o word_n he_o require_v of_o us._n three_o because_o this_o purpose_n of_o heart_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o will_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n do_v make_v both_o our_o person_n and_o action_n acceptable_a unto_o he_o for_o he_o chief_o require_v the_o service_n of_o our_o heart_n as_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o action_n and_o respect_v not_o so_o much_o our_o deed_n as_o our_o will_n not_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o action_n as_o the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o affection_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v a_o willing_a mind_n a_o man_n be_v accept_v 12._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o according_a to_o that_o which_o he_o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o which_o he_o have_v not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o prodigal_a son_n who_o resolve_v to_o go_v to_o his_o bern._n luk._n 15._o 19_o 20._o et_fw-la tu_fw-la si_fw-la proposueâ—is_fw-la in_o cord_n declinare_fw-la à _fw-la malo_fw-la &_o facere_fw-la quod_fw-la bonum_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n bern._n father_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n before_o he_o have_v do_v it_o and_o while_o he_o be_v yet_o a_o great_a way_n off_o his_o father_n see_v he_o and_o have_v compassion_n on_o he_o to_o this_o purpose_n one_o say_v if_o thou_o purpose_v in_o thy_o heart_n to_o leave_v evil_a and_o do_v good_a to_o hold_v that_o which_o thou_o have_v receive_v and_o to_o grow_v daily_o better_o although_o by_o reason_n of_o humane_a frailty_n thou_o do_v something_o not_o to_o be_v justify_v yet_o if_o thou_o purpose_v not_o to_o persist_v in_o it_o but_o repent_a and_o amende_v what_o be_v amiss_o as_o far_o as_o thou_o be_v able_a god_n without_o doubt_n will_v repute_v thou_o holy_a last_o this_o resolution_n be_v necessary_a because_o we_o shall_v meet_v with_o many_o difficulty_n and_o discouragement_n in_o our_o course_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o persecution_n scorn_n and_o reproach_n of_o the_o world_n the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o unpleasantnesse_n unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o holy_a duty_n that_o if_o we_o be_v not_o arm_v with_o a_o strong_a resolution_n well_o ground_v and_o settle_v with_o mature_a and_o serious_a consideration_n upon_o unanswerable_a reason_n which_o induce_v unto_o it_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o continue_v constant_o in_o our_o course_n but_o give_v over_o with_o shame_n that_o which_o we_o have_v rash_o and_o weak_o begin_v and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n exhort_v we_o to_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n before_o we_o begin_v this_o build_n and_o 30._o luk._n 14._o 28_o 29_o 30._o to_o prepare_v a_o good_a stock_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o finish_v our_o work_n and_o to_o make_v sufficient_a preparation_n to_o withstand_v the_o force_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n before_o we_o presume_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o field_n and_o give_v they_o battle_n the_o which_o be_v chief_o do_v when_o we_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o christian_a courage_n and_o undaunted_a resolution_n that_o we_o will_v set_v aside_o all_o excuse_n and_o come_v unto_o god_n when_o he_o call_v and_o invit_v we_o that_o we_o will_v break_v through_o all_o difficulty_n and_o be_v discourage_v with_o no_o danger_n that_o come_v prosperity_n or_o adversity_n honour_n or_o disgrace_n riches_n or_o poverty_n life_n or_o death_n we_o will_v consecrate_v ourselves_o to_o god_n service_n and_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v confirm_v our_o resolution_n of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o confirm_v this_o resolution_n of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v diverse_a first_o we_o must_v often_o meditate_v on_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n in_o himself_o whereby_o he_o deserve_v the_o whole_a heart_n and_o affection_n with_o all_o the_o service_n of_o his_o creature_n and_o their_o whole_a endeavour_n to_o glorify_v he_o who_o be_v worthy_a of_o all_o love_n second_o we_o must_v call_v often_o to_o our_o remembrance_n his_o inestimable_a love_n and_o exceed_v great_a bounty_n towards_o we_o which_o plain_o appear_v in_o our_o election_n creation_n preservation_n but_o especial_o in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v his_o son_n to_o death_n that_o he_o may_v save_v and_o restore_v we_o to_o life_n and_o happiness_n as_o also_o the_o special_a and_o singular_a favour_n which_o he_o have_v extend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o this_o if_o any_o thing_n will_v make_v we_o resolute_a to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o who_o we_o have_v try_v and_o taste_v to_o be_v so_o infinite_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o us._n three_o we_o must_v meditate_v serious_o on_o his_o power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a and_o on_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o be_v willing_a to_o assist_v we_o in_o all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o defend_v we_o against_o all_o danger_n which_o shall_v affront_v and_o oppose_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n and_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o
the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o that_o we_o be_v steward_n and_o not_o absolute_a owner_n of_o the_o gift_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o so_o our_o great_a gift_n will_v work_v in_o we_o great_a humility_n see_v they_o be_v but_o receipt_n and_o consequent_o debt_n for_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v accountant_a unto_o god_n how_o we_o have_v employ_v they_o nine_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o though_o we_o have_v never_o so_o many_o virtue_n and_o grace_n yet_o if_o pride_n be_v mix_v with_o they_o it_o will_v spoil_v they_o all_o see_v it_o be_v the_o poison_n of_o all_o virtue_n a_o small_a portion_n whereof_o will_v infect_v a_o great_a quantity_n of_o wholesome_a meat_n and_o drink_v whereas_o humility_n be_v such_o a_o ornament_n as_o will_v add_v much_o to_o their_o native_a beauty_n and_o make_v they_o true_o glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n ten_o let_v we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o example_n of_o god_n servant_n who_o as_o they_o have_v excel_v in_o all_o other_o grace_n so_o also_o in_o humility_n as_o of_o abraham_n job_n david_n paul_n but_o especial_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o the_o most_o perfect_a pattern_n of_o humility_n who_o be_v the_o sovereign_a monarch_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n disdain_v not_o to_o wash_v his_o apostle_n foot_n and_o be_v equal_a with_o his_o father_n in_o all_o glory_n and_o majesty_n yet_o make_v himself_o of_o no_o reputation_n and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n and_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o man_n humble_v himself_o and_o become_v obedient_a unto_o death_n even_o the_o death_n of_o the_o 8._o phil._n 2._o 6_o 7_o 8._o cross_n last_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v to_o true_a humility_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o spare_n and_o seldom_o use_v of_o these_o mean_n but_o exercise_v ourselves_o daily_o in_o they_o because_o pride_n will_v not_o easy_o leave_v his_o hold_n and_o though_o it_o be_v once_o or_o twice_o or_o many_o time_n repel_v yet_o will_v it_o recover_v new_a strength_n and_o make_v against_o we_o fresh_a assault_n yea_o it_o will_v spring_v sometime_o from_o the_o root_n of_o virtue_n and_o even_o like_o the_o phoenix_n when_o it_o be_v consume_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n spirit_n it_o will_v re-enlive_a itself_o and_o out_o of_o its_o own_o ash_n recover_v birth_n and_o be_v §._o sect._n 7_o of_o external_a worship_n with_o our_o body_n and_o thus_o much_o concern_v those_o virtue_n whereby_o we_o have_v god_n inward_o in_o our_o heart_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v also_o require_v that_o we_o have_v he_o outward_o in_o our_o body_n and_o external_a action_n and_o that_o be_v when_o as_o with_o the_o outward_a man_n we_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o the_o which_o also_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n see_v he_o have_v create_v and_o redeem_v both_o our_o 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o soul_n and_o body_n that_o we_o shall_v in_o both_o perform_v service_n unto_o he_o and_o though_o alone_o it_o be_v of_o small_a value_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v bodily_a 8._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o exercise_n profit_v nothing_o yet_o do_v the_o lord_n require_v it_o with_o the_o other_o and_o that_o with_o the_o sweet_a incense_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n we_o offer_v 1._o rom._n 12._o 1._o our_o body_n also_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o he_o which_o daniel_n think_v to_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o such_o moment_n that_o he_o choose_v rather_o to_o 6._o dan._n 6._o be_v cast_v into_o the_o lion_n den_n then_o to_o neglect_v it_o for_o the_o space_n of_o a_o few_o day_n our_o saviour_n also_o require_v not_o only_o that_o we_o have_v in_o we_o the_o heat_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n but_o that_o also_o that_o we_o cause_v their_o light_n to_o shine_v out_o before_o man_n that_o they_o see_v our_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v our_o father_n 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o which_o be_v in_o heaven_n for_o as_o natural_a fire_n do_v retain_v its_o virtue_n and_o strength_n when_o as_o it_o have_v some_o outward_a vent_n and_o when_o that_o be_v stop_v be_v choke_v and_o present_o die_v so_o do_v our_o inward_a grace_n and_o virtue_n live_v and_o flourish_v when_o they_o have_v the_o outward_a vent_n of_o corporal_a obedience_n and_o external_a work_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n but_o soon_o languish_v and_o be_v extinguish_v if_o they_o never_o put_v forth_o themselves_o in_o these_o outward_a exercise_n now_o this_o external_a honour_n be_v either_o in_o outward_a sign_n or_o action_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v religious_a adoration_n in_o external_a sign_n and_o gesture_n as_o prostrate_v the_o body_n uncover_v the_o head_n bend_v the_o knee_n lift_v up_o the_o hand_n which_o be_v consider_v as_o religious_a gesture_n be_v proper_a and_o peculiar_a to_o god_n alone_o of_o the_o other_o sort_n be_v the_o outward_a service_n of_o god_n in_o call_v upon_o he_o vow_v unto_o he_o 9_o apoc._n 19_o 20._o 22._o 9_o swear_v by_o his_o name_n celebrate_v feast_n to_o his_o honour_n and_o all_o outward_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n to_o who_o they_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v namely_o god_n alone_o and_o no_o other_o be_v all_o require_v in_o the_o first_o commandment_n cap._n vii_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o thing_n general_o require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n we_o have_v show_v that_o the_o first_o commandment_n require_v that_o we_o serve_v and_o worship_n jehovah_n the_o only_a true_a god_n in_o the_o three_o other_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n be_v show_v how_o he_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o the_o time_n when_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o worship_n be_v how_o he_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v in_o his_o solemn_a and_o set_a service_n require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n or_o how_o he_o be_v to_o be_v glorify_v at_o all_o time_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n in_o the_o three_o the_o time_n when_o he_o be_v principal_o to_o be_v worship_v be_v upon_o his_o sabbath_n require_v in_o the_o four_o commandment_n in_o the_o second_o commandment_n god_n require_v that_o we_o worship_v he_o the_o true_a god_n after_o a_o right_n and_o lawful_a manner_n and_o by_o such_o mean_n as_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o nature_n and_o which_o in_o his_o word_n he_o have_v prescribe_v unto_o we_o unto_o which_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o add_v from_o which_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o detract_v any_o thing_n as_o have_v before_o be_v show_v for_o this_o be_v our_o reasonable_a service_n to_o worship_v so_o great_a a_o god_n not_o after_o our_o own_o fantasy_n but_o according_a 18._o deut._n 4._o 2._o &_o 12._o 8_o 32._o jos_n 1_o 7._o pro._n 30._o 6._o apoc._n 22._o 18._o to_o his_o own_o will_n and_o with_o such_o a_o service_n in_o which_o he_o delight_v now_o he_o delight_v in_o such_o a_o worship_n as_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o nature_n which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o must_v worship_v he_o by_o spiritual_a and_o true_a mean_n and_o after_o a_o spiritual_a and_o true_a manner_n that_o be_v we_o must_v conform_v all_o the_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n according_a to_o the_o prescript_n rule_v of_o his_o word_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o worship_n god_n both_o inward_o with_o our_o soul_n and_o outward_o with_o our_o body_n private_o by_o ourselves_o in_o our_o family_n and_o public_o in_o the_o congregation_n in_o which_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v all_o our_o service_n with_o unanimity_n and_o joint_a affection_n as_o if_o we_o all_o worship_v god_n with_o one_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o with_o uniformity_n in_o all_o outward_a rite_n and_o action_n as_o if_o we_o have_v all_o but_o one_o body_n 6._o act._n 2._o 1._o &_o 8._o 6._o contrariwise_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o commandment_n forbid_v both_o the_o contempt_n and_o neglect_n of_o his_o worship_n which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o atheist_n and_o profane_a person_n and_o also_o worship_v he_o by_o false_a mean_n and_o after_o a_o false_a manner_n as_o first_o all_o will-worship_n and_o superstition_n which_o be_v devise_v by_o man_n brain_n and_o out_o of_o a_o good_a meaning_n and_o intention_n offer_v unto_o he_o in_o stead_n of_o his_o true_a service_n of_o which_o sort_n be_v the_o make_n of_o any_o image_n to_o represent_v god_n thereby_o or_o any_o other_o for_o religious_a use_n the_o worship_v of_o these_o image_n or_o of_o any_o thing_n else_o beside_o the_o true_a god_n by_o offer_v unto_o they_o any_o part_n of_o that_o religious_a service_n which_o
his_o own_o good_a the_o preservation_n of_o his_o life_n the_o welfare_n and_o health_n of_o his_o body_n the_o chastity_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o wife_n the_o prosperity_n of_o his_o estate_n and_o his_o own_o credit_n and_o good_a name_n so_o ought_v we_o with_o like_a love_n to_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_v the_o good_a and_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o every_o of_o these_o and_o all_o other_o respect_n the_o special_a and_o spiritual_a love_n whereby_o a_o man_n love_v himself_o cause_v he_o chief_o to_o seek_v the_o enrich_n of_o his_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o to_o further_a by_o all_o mean_v his_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o with_o such_o love_n also_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n do_v they_o all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o body_n and_o state_n but_o principal_o in_o seek_v their_o spiritual_a good_a and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o body_n and_o soul_n §._o sect._n 10_o that_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n but_o because_o our_o love_n of_o ourselves_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n be_v whilst_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n weak_a and_o imperfect_a and_o therefore_o no_o fit_a rule_n for_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n to_o be_v square_v by_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n have_v propound_v unto_o we_o a_o much_o more_o perfect_a pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n even_o that_o most_o admirable_a and_o divine_a love_n wherewith_o he_o have_v love_v we_o this_o be_v my_o commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v 12._o joh._n 15._o 12._o you_o as_o therefore_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o first_o before_o we_o love_v he_o or_o any_o way_n deserve_v his_o love_n and_o hereby_o move_v we_o to_o love_v he_o again_o so_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o ought_v we_o to_o prevent_v one_o another_o with_o our_o love_n and_o thereby_o provoke_v they_o to_o return_v unto_o we_o the_o like_a duty_n second_o as_o christ_n love_v all_o his_o 8._o rom._n 5._o 8._o elect_a free_o without_o any_o respect_n of_o merit_n yea_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n sinner_n and_o enemy_n not_o because_o of_o any_o goodness_n in_o we_o but_o that_o by_o his_o love_n he_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o good_a so_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v free_a and_o not_o mercenary_a so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o our_o own_o profit_n but_o we_o must_v love_v stranger_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v make_v they_o our_o familiar_a acquaintance_n our_o enemy_n that_o we_o may_v make_v they_o our_o friend_n and_o even_o those_o that_o be_v now_o evil_a and_o sinner_n that_o we_o may_v bring_v they_o to_o grace_n and_o goodness_n three_o as_o christ_n love_v all_o the_o elect_a without_o respect_n of_o person_n both_o old_a and_o young_a rich_a and_o poor_a base_a and_o noble_a wise_a and_o simple_a so_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v all_o sort_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n in_o who_o we_o find_v already_o or_o may_v hope_v to_o find_v hereafter_o the_o sign_n and_o mark_n of_o god_n election_n four_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o perfect_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o ardent_a love_n and_o not_o in_o tongue_n and_o profession_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n so_o as_o no_o water_n of_o affliction_n nor_o death_n itself_o can_v 6._o cant._n 8_o 6._o drown_v or_o damp_n so_o ought_v we_o strive_v to_o love_v one_o another_o and_o to_o be_v ready_a according_a to_o his_o example_n when_o just_a occasion_n be_v offer_v to_o seal_v and_o approve_v 16._o 1._o john_n 3._o 16._o our_o love_n towards_o they_o even_o with_o the_o shed_n of_o our_o blood_n five_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o who_o be_v in_o he_o elect_v of_o his_o father_n in_o a_o special_a and_o peculiar_a manner_n above_o all_o other_o and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n who_o have_v love_v i_o 20._o gal._n 2._o 20._o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o so_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v all_o with_o a_o general_a and_o common_a love_n but_o god_n elect_v with_o a_o peculiar_a and_o special_a love_n above_o the_o rest_n and_o be_v ready_a as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o but_o especial_o 10._o gal._n 6._o 10._o unto_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n last_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o with_o a_o constant_a love_n and_o to_o the_o end_n and_o will_v not_o reject_v we_o for_o our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n because_o in_o his_o love_n he_o respect_v not_o his_o own_o profit_n but_o our_o salvation_n so_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v constant_a towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o not_o to_o languish_v and_o faint_a upon_o slight_a occasion_n respect_v herein_o not_o our_o own_o profit_n but_o their_o benefit_n and_o above_o all_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o their_o body_n and_o soul_n cap._n x._o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v charity_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o be_v that_o charity_n both_o towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o table_n in_o the_o next_o place_n i_o will_v set_v down_o some_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v it_o all_o which_o will_v reduce_v unto_o these_o their_o head_n the_o excellency_n utility_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o charity_n herein_o appear_v in_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n make_v it_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o virtue_n require_v in_o the_o second_o 39_o mat._n 22._o 39_o table_n so_o that_o if_o we_o have_v charity_n we_o have_v all_o moral_a virtue_n if_o that_o be_v want_v we_o be_v destitute_a of_o they_o all_o yea_o the_o apostle_n not_o without_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v seem_v to_o go_v further_o make_v this_o charity_n the_o epitome_n and_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n he_o that_o love_v another_o say_v 8._o rom._n 13._o 8._o paul_n have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n if_o you_o fulfil_v the_o royal_a law_n say_v james_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o you_o do_v well_o where_o either_o by_o a_o synecdoche_n of_o the_o whole_a for_o the_o part_n we_o be_v as_o some_o do_v to_o understand_v the_o second_o table_n only_o or_o because_o true_a obedience_n to_o it_o do_v necessary_o infer_v our_o obedience_n to_o the_o first_o in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n and_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o it_o it_o may_v not_o unfit_o comprehend_v our_o total_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n second_o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n prefer_v 13._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 31._o &_o 13._o 13._o it_o before_o those_o chief_a and_o fundamental_a virtue_n faith_n and_o hope_n and_o that_o both_o because_o if_o we_o consider_v they_o mere_o in_o themselves_o it_o be_v of_o a_o more_o excellent_a nature_n and_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o extent_n both_o of_o latitude_n and_o time_n for_o whereas_o they_o respect_v ourselves_o only_o and_o our_o own_o salvation_n this_o extend_v to_o the_o good_a and_o salvation_n of_o many_o other_o and_o whereas_o they_o continue_v only_o for_o this_o life_n charity_n attain_v to_o its_o great_a perfection_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o shall_v ever_o remain_v as_o a_o principal_a part_n of_o our_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o thus_o also_o the_o apostle_n peter_n commend_v charity_n unto_o we_o above_o all_o other_o duty_n above_o all_o thing_n say_v he_o have_v fervent_a 8._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 8._o charity_n among_o yourselves_o for_o charity_n shall_v cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n final_o the_o apostle_n show_v the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n whereas_o he_o exhort_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o put_v on_o charity_n as_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n or_o the_o most_o perfect_a bond_n see_v we_o be_v thereby_o unite_v unto_o christ_n our_o 14._o col._n 3._o 14._o head_n and_z as_o fellow-member_n one_o with_o another_o for_o howsoever_o we_o be_v thus_o unite_v first_o and_o principal_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n yet_o this_o bond_n of_o union_n be_v perfect_v and_o make_v more_o firm_a and_o strong_a by_o this_o grace_n of_o charity_n which_o transform_v and_o change_v we_o into_o the_o very_a nature_n of_o the_o thing_n belove_v do_v cause_v we_o to_o become_v one_o with_o they_o and_o so_o inseparable_o unite_v that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n no_o not_o death_n 6._o cant._n 8._o 6._o itself_o be_v of_o sufficient_a force_n to_o pull_v we_o asunder_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o charity_n in_o
and_o body_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n free_a from_o the_o pollution_n of_o any_o sin_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v daily_o with_o all_o conscionable_a care_n keep_v a_o diligent_a and_o straight_o watch_v over_o all_o our_o work_n and_o way_n but_o especial_o over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o overtake_v with_o 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o any_o love_n or_o like_n of_o sin_n but_o constant_o repel_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o allurement_n of_o it_o when_o they_o present_v themselves_o unto_o we_o especial_o we_o must_v have_v a_o eye_n to_o our_o natural_a infirmity_n and_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o being_n 4._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 4._o most_o prone_a we_o be_v most_o easy_o overtake_v of_o they_o yea_o we_o must_v in_o this_o watch_n careful_o avoid_v not_o only_o the_o sin_n themselves_o but_o also_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v draw_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o they_o especial_o the_o familiar_a society_n of_o wicked_a man_n who_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o corrupt_v and_o infect_v we_o with_o their_o persuasion_n and_o evil_a example_n final_o we_o must_v daily_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v all_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o perform_v all_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n according_a to_o all_o good_a occasion_n and_o opportunity_n which_o in_o the_o whole_a day_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o we_o and_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n to_o please_v the_o lord_n by_o yield_v cheerful_a obedience_n unto_o his_o holy_a will_n especial_o our_o care_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v to_o perfect_v those_o grace_n in_o which_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a and_o with_o extraordinary_a diligence_n to_o practice_v those_o duty_n towards_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o which_o our_o conscience_n tell_v we_o we_o have_v former_o most_o neglect_v and_o unto_o which_o we_o feel_v our_o corrupt_a nature_n to_o be_v most_o backward_o and_o averse_a that_o so_o we_o may_v daily_o aspire_v to_o a_o great_a growth_n in_o godliness_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o long_o we_o live_v the_o more_o and_o better_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v of_o this_o exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o if_o we_o will_v thus_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n the_o benefit_n arise_v unto_o we_o from_o this_o holy_a exercise_n will_v be_v inestimable_a for_o first_o we_o shall_v prevent_v innumerable_a sin_n into_o which_o through_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n we_o fall_v daily_o unaduised_o and_o at_o unaware_o but_o especial_o we_o shall_v be_v arm_v hereby_o against_o all_o sin_n commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n second_o if_o at_o any_o time_n through_o frailty_n we_o be_v overtake_v with_o any_o sin_n we_o shall_v not_o lie_v in_o it_o but_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o so_o heal_v the_o sore_n of_o sin_n while_o the_o wound_n be_v green_a with_o much_o great_a ease_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o fester_v and_o rankle_v to_o our_o great_a pain_n and_o danger_n three_o we_o shall_v much_o abate_v the_o violence_n of_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n when_o as_o though_o they_o with_o much_o labour_n put_v we_o to_o a_o foil_n yet_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a no_o not_o for_o one_o day_n to_o keep_v their_o hold_n and_o rule_v over_o we_o and_o who_o will_v take_v any_o great_a pain_n to_o so_o little_a purpose_n or_o swallow_v down_o that_o potion_n with_o any_o pleasure_n which_o he_o must_v be_v force_v to_o cast_v up_o so_o quick_o with_o much_o grief_n or_o embrace_v that_o sin_n with_o any_o great_a delight_n which_o within_o a_o few_o hour_n shall_v be_v pluck_v from_o he_o with_o a_o holy_a violence_n and_o indignation_n or_o offend_v so_o good_a a_o god_n or_o hazard_v a_o precious_a soul_n or_o disturb_v the_o sweet_a peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o fruition_n of_o a_o sinful_a pleasure_n so_o vain_a so_o momentany_a four_o though_o through_o infirmity_n we_o sometime_o fall_v yet_o shall_v we_o hereby_o be_v preserve_v from_o sleep_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o from_o be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o though_o through_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n we_o slumber_n 13._o heb._n 3._o 13._o with_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n yet_o shall_v we_o not_o fall_v into_o a_o dead_a sleep_n but_o say_v with_o she_o i_o sleep_v but_o my_o heart_n wake_v five_o we_o shall_v hereby_o preserve_v 3._o cant._n 5._o 3._o our_o conscience_n tender_a so_o as_o they_o will_v give_v we_o warning_n when_o sin_n make_v the_o least_o appearance_n and_o our_o heart_n pure_a and_o soft_a so_o as_o they_o will_v easy_o relent_v with_o the_o least_o touch_n six_o we_o shall_v make_v the_o practice_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n easy_a and_o familiar_a and_o christ_n yoke_n light_n when_o as_o we_o be_v accustom_v to_o bear_v it_o every_o day_n seventh_o we_o shall_v either_o altogether_o keep_v it_o from_o enter_v into_o our_o heart_n or_o at_o least_o from_o hold_v possession_n by_o plead_v custom_n and_o prescription_n eight_o we_o shall_v preserve_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o a_o holy_a communion_n with_o he_o and_o the_o peace_n also_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o cause_n of_o inward_a jar_n we_o shall_v compound_v and_o take_v they_o up_o before_o we_o sleep_v nine_o we_o shall_v go_v to_o rest_v secure_o when_o as_o we_o go_v to_o bed_v with_o our_o quietus_n est_fw-la and_o sleep_v quiet_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o when_o we_o have_v our_o pardon_n under_o our_o pillow_n final_o we_o shall_v always_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o approach_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o keep_v always_o our_o account_n ready_o make_v and_o though_o with_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n we_o sometime_o slumber_v and_o sleep_v as_o well_o as_o the_o foolish_a yet_o have_v our_o oil_n in_o our_o lamp_n we_o shall_v be_v ready_a to_o rise_v at_o the_o first_o call_v to_o enter_v with_o our_o bridegroom_n into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n and_o communicate_v with_o he_o in_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n cap._n iii_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o renew_v of_o our_o faith_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v very_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v of_o our_o repentance_n we_o must_v add_v also_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v no_o less_o necessary_a than_o the_o other_o for_o as_o the_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n of_o our_o body_n soon_o faint_v and_o decay_v if_o they_o be_v not_o often_o and_o daily_o nourish_v with_o those_o element_n whereof_o they_o be_v make_v and_o compose_v so_o will_v the_o strength_n of_o faith_n be_v weaken_v and_o abate_v if_o it_o be_v not_o daily_o sustain_v and_o refresh_v with_o those_o mean_n and_o help_n by_o which_o it_o be_v beget_v and_o begin_v in_o we_o and_o therefore_o if_o while_o we_o have_v good_a stomach_n in_o our_o youthful_a day_n we_o think_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o refresh_v and_o nourish_v our_o body_n one_o day_n in_o a_o week_n nor_o yet_o once_o in_o a_o day_n but_o must_v have_v our_o dinner_n and_o supper_n breakfast_n and_o bever_n let_v we_o not_o think_v that_o it_o be_v enough_o for_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n to_o use_v spiritual_a repast_n on_o the_o sabbath_n only_o which_o though_o it_o may_v hold_v life_n and_o soul_n together_o yet_o shall_v we_o not_o be_v thrive_v and_o in_o good_a like_n in_o our_o spiritual_a man_n if_o we_o relieve_v and_o cherish_v it_o not_o with_o a_o more_o liberal_a hand_n and_o allot_v some_o part_n of_o every_o day_n to_o this_o spiritual_a exercise_n again_o as_o faith_n in_o itself_o will_v faint_v and_o languish_v if_o it_o be_v not_o daily_o refresh_v and_o renew_v so_o be_v there_o also_o outward_a cause_n which_o shake_v and_o weaken_v it_o if_o it_o be_v not_o due_o &_o even_o daily_o nourish_v for_o we_o daily_a wound_n and_o weaken_v it_o with_o our_o sin_n whilst_o our_o inward_a guilt_n abate_v our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o confidence_n in_o his_o favour_n by_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n our_o great_a unworthines_n of_o his_o least_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o we_o have_v need_v to_o renew_v daily_o our_o faith_n as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n by_o lay_v hold_n on_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n shall_v not_o stop_v the_o course_n of_o god_n mercy_n because_o their_o current_n be_v free_a and_o if_o the_o stream_n be_v not_o dam_v up_o as_o it_o be_v in_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 diligence_n as_o far_o as_o they_o exceed_v they_o in_o these_o many_o and_o rich_a privilege_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o sodom_n be_v so_o much_o condemn_v and_o fearful_o punish_v because_o abound_v in_o all_o wealth_n and_o plenty_n they_o exceed_v also_o in_o sloth_n abuse_v the_o blessing_n of_o riches_n and_o prosperity_n to_o pride_n fullness_n of_o bread_n and_o 49._o ezech._n 16._o 49._o abundance_n of_o idleness_n beside_o then_o those_o religious_a duty_n of_o pray_v hear_v the_o word_n read_v meditate_v and_o such_o like_a in_o which_o it_o become_v gentleman_n and_o rich_a man_n to_o be_v most_o diligent_a as_o have_v more_o leisure_n and_o better_a opportunity_n to_o perform_v these_o exercise_n than_o the_o poor_a sort_n there_o be_v also_o many_o civil_a duty_n in_o which_o their_o time_n and_o pain_n may_v be_v profitable_o employ_v as_o first_o and_o chief_o the_o duty_n of_o magistracy_n if_o they_o be_v furnish_v with_o fit_a gift_n for_o it_o by_o god_n and_o call_v thereunto_o by_o superior_a authority_n wherein_o they_o be_v chief_o to_o aim_v at_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n by_o preserve_v justice_n truth_n and_o peace_n the_o beat_n down_o of_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n and_o the_o advance_v of_o virtue_n and_o godliness_n in_o they_o and_o not_o the_o please_a of_o their_o own_o humour_n the_o pleasure_n of_o their_o friend_n and_o the_o fill_n of_o their_o purse_n with_o gift_n and_o bribe_n but_o if_o they_o be_v not_o fit_a for_o these_o employment_n or_o not_o call_v thereunto_o then_o may_v they_o profitable_o be_v exercise_v in_o govern_v their_o own_o family_n appoint_v their_o servant_n to_o their_o work_n overseeing_a their_o labour_n and_o take_v account_n of_o what_o they_o have_v do_v in_o husband_v and_o manage_v their_o estate_n that_o they_o may_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v preserve_v it_o entire_a and_o leave_v it_o to_o their_o posterity_n and_o what_o time_n they_o can_v spare_v from_o these_o employment_n they_o may_v profitable_o spend_v either_o if_o they_o be_v of_o a_o martial_a disposition_n in_o feat_n of_o arm_n ride_v of_o great_a horse_n and_o such_o like_a exercise_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o the_o service_n and_o defence_n of_o their_o country_n or_o if_o they_o be_v natural_o incline_v to_o contemplation_n and_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n they_o may_v apply_v themselves_o to_o the_o study_n of_o law_n physic_n or_o divinity_n that_o they_o may_v not_o only_o be_v able_a to_o direct_v themselves_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o concern_v their_o estate_n body_n and_o soul_n but_o also_o may_v be_v helpeful_a unto_o their_o neighbour_n about_o they_o by_o direct_v they_o in_o their_o course_n and_o resolve_v they_o in_o all_o their_o doubt_n when_o as_o they_o resort_v unto_o they_o to_o ask_v their_o counsel_n unto_o which_o study_n if_o our_o gentility_n be_v incline_v i_o see_v no_o reason_n why_o they_o may_v not_o be_v like_o that_o worthy_a and_o renown_a p._n mornay_n du_fw-fr plessis_n of_o france_n famous_a in_o all_o country_n for_o his_o valour_n and_o learning_n the_o great_a scholar_n in_o the_o common_a wealth_n next_o unto_o they_o that_o reside_v in_o the_o university_n see_v they_o have_v most_o leisure_n and_o opportunity_n to_o follow_v their_o study_n and_o best_a purse_n to_o furnish_v their_o library_n or_o if_o they_o have_v not_o be_v bring_v up_o to_o learning_n they_o may_v employ_v their_o time_n profitable_o in_o according_a difference_n and_o end_v controversy_n between_o their_o neighbour_n in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n both_o by_o word_n and_o example_n to_o discountenance_v sin_n and_o advance_v virtue_n in_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n as_o overseeing_a the_o poor_a and_o take_v order_n for_o their_o provision_n relieve_n the_o hungry_a clothe_v the_o naked_a visit_v the_o sick_a to_o which_o duty_n god_n have_v enable_v they_o above_o other_o by_o make_v they_o steward_n in_o his_o family_n and_o commit_v a_o great_a portion_n to_o their_o order_n and_o dispose_n and_o if_o gentleman_n will_v thus_o spend_v their_o time_n they_o shall_v be_v true_o noble_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n and_o man_n and_o reap_v more_o true_a &_o last_a honour_n in_o their_o country_n by_o this_o their_o christian_a conversation_n than_o the_o antiquity_n of_o their_o house_n their_o ancient_a and_o ennobled_a pedigree_n their_o coat_n of_o arm_n &_o ensign_n of_o gentility_n their_o gild_a coach_n and_o gay_a apparel_n can_v yield_v unto_o they_o yea_o which_o be_v above_o all_o they_o shall_v by_o these_o course_n have_v the_o inward_a peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o enjoy_v 21._o mat._n 25._o 20_o 21._o their_o earthly_a privilege_n as_o pledge_n of_o god_n love_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o their_o salvation_n their_o heart_n will_v not_o be_v
and_o strength_n or_o trouble_v with_o such_o infirmity_n which_o cause_n great_a appetite_n then_o good_a digestion_n they_o do_v not_o full_o satisfy_v hunger_n nor_o eat_v so_o much_o as_o the_o stomach_n crave_v see_v this_o fullness_n within_o a_o few_o hour_n will_v turn_v to_o a_o superfluous_a burden_n and_o this_o enough_o will_v prove_v too_o much_o but_o they_o must_v as_o we_o say_v rise_v with_o a_o appetite_n and_o not_o make_v such_o a_o churl_n feast_n as_o we_o can_v eat_v no_o more_o for_o herein_o christian_a temperance_n be_v exercise_v when_o we_o stint_v the_o stomach_n of_o its_o desire_n and_o teach_v it_o good_a manner_n follow_v herein_o the_o direction_n of_o reason_n and_o not_o like_a bruit_n beast_n of_o sense_n and_o appetite_n in_o which_o respect_n one_o give_v this_o rule_n that_o our_o ordinary_a eustoch_n sunt_fw-la tibi_fw-la quotidiana_fw-la ieiunia_fw-la &_o refectio_fw-la satietatem_fw-la fâ—giens_fw-la etc._n etc._n hyer_n ad_fw-la eustoch_n diet_n shall_v be_v a_o daily_a abstinence_n and_o our_o refection_n without_o all_o glut_a satiety_n for_o it_o profit_v not_o to_o go_v two_o or_o three_o day_n with_o empty_a belly_n if_o afterward_o we_o surcharge_n they_o with_o too_o much_o fullness_n and_o recompense_v our_o fast_n with_o saturity_n and_o excess_n last_o see_v the_o end_n of_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v fit_v and_o better_o enable_v for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n in_o the_o common_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o the_o particular_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o must_v therein_o respect_v grace_n as_o well_o as_o nature_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o health_n and_o strength_n and_o the_o thrive_a of_o our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o body_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o best_a rule_n of_o christian_a moderation_n in_o our_o diet_n be_v that_o we_o eat_v and_o drink_v so_o much_o only_o as_o may_v make_v we_o fit_a to_o serve_v god_n in_o religious_a duty_n as_o hear_v read_v confer_v pray_v and_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o we_o may_v have_v our_o spirit_n refresh_v and_o our_o strength_n repair_v more_o cheerful_o and_o vigorous_o undertake_v and_o perform_v they_o and_o not_o so_o much_o as_o dull_v our_o spirit_n and_o make_v our_o body_n heavy_a and_o sluggish_a whereby_o we_o fail_v of_o our_o end_n and_o become_v less_o fit_a for_o any_o good_a duty_n and_o this_o the_o wise_a solomon_n require_v even_o of_o prince_n themselves_o that_o 17._o eccl._n 10._o 17._o they_o eat_v in_o due_a season_n for_o strength_n and_o not_o for_o drunkenness_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n will_v have_v we_o so_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v as_o that_o thereby_o we_o shall_v 36._o luk_n 21._o 34_o 36._o not_o be_v disable_v unto_o continual_a watchfulness_n and_o prayer_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v well_o that_o when_o we_o rise_v in_o the_o night_n to_o prayer_n our_o stomach_n 1._o ad_fw-la orationem_fw-la tibi_fw-la nocte_fw-la â—ergenti_fw-la non_fw-la indigestio_fw-la ructum_fw-la faciat_fw-la sed_fw-la initaâ—_n high_a ad_fw-la eustoch_n non_fw-fr est_fw-fr ergo_fw-la omnino_fw-la à _fw-la varijs_fw-la cibis_fw-la abstinendum_fw-la sed_fw-la in_o ijs_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la studium_fw-la ponendum_fw-la clemens_n paedag_n l._n 2._o c._n 1._o shall_v rather_o upbraid_v we_o with_o their_o emptiness_n then_o with_o their_o crudity_n and_o indigestion_n and_o as_o we_o must_v avoid_v excess_n in_o quantity_n so_o also_o in_o variety_n not_o that_o it_o be_v unlawful_a to_o eat_v of_o diverse_a dish_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o our_o health_n and_o strength_n but_o that_o we_o do_v not_o too_o much_o affect_v it_o and_o pitch_v our_o study_n upon_o it_o for_o if_o we_o do_v it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o draw_v we_o on_o to_o excess_n and_o gluttony_n when_o as_o have_v eat_v enough_o we_o will_v still_o feed_v on_o new_a and_o more_o dainty_a dish_n then_o the_o former_a because_o we_o will_v please_v our_o taste_n with_o this_o variety_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n unless_o we_o have_v ostrich_n stomach_n to_o disturb_v concoction_n and_o impair_v the_o health_n when_o we_o make_v they_o like_o a_o noble_a man_n kitchen_n furnish_v and_o fraught_v with_o all_o variety_n which_o land_n and_o sea_n can_v yield_v unto_o they_o jumble_v together_o like_o ware_n in_o a_o broker_n shop_n thing_n of_o a_o far_o different_a nature_n some_o whereof_z be_v of_o easy_a digestion_n and_o some_o of_o hard_a and_o some_o also_o of_o a_o middle_a nature_n as_o if_o herein_o also_o they_o will_v make_v this_o microcosm_n and_o little_a world_n of_o man_n like_v unto_o the_o great_a world_n contain_v in_o it_o at_o least_o some_o small_a fragment_n of_o innumerable_a creature_n final_o as_o it_o be_v hurtful_a for_o the_o body_n so_o not_o good_a for_o the_o soul_n the_o which_o be_v wain_v from_o spiritual_a comfort_n while_o it_o be_v too_o much_o affect_v with_o these_o carnal_a delight_n for_o as_o one_o say_v when_o the_o body_n be_v resolve_v and_o as_o it_o be_v melt_v gregor_n cum_fw-la corpus_fw-la refectionis_fw-la delectatione_n resoluitur_fw-la cor_fw-la ad_fw-la inane_fw-la gaudium_fw-la relexatur_fw-la gregor_n in_o this_o pleasure_n of_o refection_n the_o heart_n be_v loosen_v unto_o vain_a joy_n and_o sensual_a delight_n §._o sect._n 8_o of_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o meat_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n christian_a temperance_n and_o moderation_n must_v be_v use_v in_o bridle_v our_o appetite_n and_o taste_n that_o they_o do_v not_o licourous_o long_a after_o at_o least_o in_o our_o ordinary_a diet_n such_o as_o 19_o luk._n 16._o 19_o be_v curious_a and_o costly_a dainty_a and_o delicious_a which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o rich_a glutton_n who_o in_o the_o parable_n be_v condemn_v unto_o hell_n and_o torment_v in_o that_o part_n wherein_o he_o have_v chief_o offend_v for_o howsoever_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o all_o man_n at_o some_o time_n to_o feed_v upon_o the_o choice_a of_o the_o creature_n if_o the_o cost_n exceed_v not_o their_o state_n and_o mean_n and_o if_o they_o be_v not_o much_o affect_v but_o come_v into_o their_o way_n without_o any_o great_a care_n or_o trouble_v and_o though_o it_o be_v lawful_a at_o all_o time_n for_o those_o that_o be_v weak_a and_o sickly_a 23._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 23._o and_o can_v safe_o eat_v courser_n and_o and_o ordinary_a meat_n to_o provide_v if_o they_o be_v able_a such_o dainty_n and_o meat_n of_o good_a nourishment_n and_o easy_a concoction_n as_o will_v agree_v with_o their_o stomach_n yet_o for_o those_o that_o be_v healthy_a and_o strong_a it_o be_v not_o lawful_a that_o they_o shall_v with_o the_o rich_a glutton_n every_o day_n fare_v delicious_o nor_o convenient_a though_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o do_v it_o often_o and_o ordinary_o see_v he_o who_o will_v do_v all_o that_o be_v lawful_a 12._o citò_fw-la enim_fw-la adducuntur_fw-la ut_fw-la ea_fw-la faciant_fw-la quae_fw-la non_fw-la license_fw-la qui_fw-la faciunt_fw-la omne_fw-la quae_fw-la license_fw-la clemens_n pae_v l._n 2._o c._n 1._o solus_fw-la in_o illicitis_fw-la non_fw-la cadit_fw-la qui_fw-la se_fw-la aliquando_fw-la &_o à _fw-la licitis_fw-la cautè_fw-la restringet_n greg._n in_o moral_a exod._n 19_o 12._o will_v within_o awhile_o do_v also_o that_o which_o be_v unlawful_a he_o that_o will_v walk_v upon_o the_o brink_n be_v still_o in_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o the_o water_n though_o yet_o he_o be_v upon_o firm_a ground_n and_o he_o that_o will_v stretch_v his_o desire_n to_o the_o extreme_a border_n of_o virtue_n be_v within_o one_o step_n of_o vice_n the_o which_o be_v typical_o imply_v at_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n where_o the_o lord_n forbid_v the_o people_n not_o only_o to_o come_v into_o the_o mount_n but_o also_o to_o touch_v the_o border_n of_o it_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v shun_v intemperance_n in_o diet_n which_o be_v utter_o unlawful_a we_o must_v moderate_v our_o appetite_n even_o about_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v lawful_a and_o avoid_v careful_o all_o mean_n that_o tend_v unto_o it_o among_o which_o one_o of_o the_o chief_a be_v delicacy_n of_o meat_n which_o draw_v on_o the_o appetite_n unto_o excess_n with_o the_o strong_a cable_n of_o bewitch_a delight_n and_o not_o much_o less_o dangerous_a be_v pleasant_a sauce_n curious_o cook_v both_o which_o be_v to_o be_v ordinary_o shun_v of_o all_o who_o will_v be_v temperate_a in_o their_o diet_n for_o as_o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o justice_n by_o covet_v much_o wealth_n nor_o unto_o temperance_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o intemperancy_n so_o neither_o as_o one_o say_v can_v we_o be_v 1._o clem._n alex._n pae_v l._n 2._o c._n 1._o bring_v unto_o a_o christian-like_a course_n in_o our_o diet_n
by_o curious-cooked_n cate_n and_o allure_a delicacy_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o same_o author_n say_v and_o socrates_n garrulitate_fw-la plutarch_n de_fw-fr garrulitate_fw-la long_o before_o he_o that_o we_o be_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o those_o meat_n which_o allure_v we_o to_o eat_v when_o we_o be_v not_o hungry_a and_o of_o those_o drink_v which_o entice_v we_o to_o drink_v when_o we_o be_v not_o thirsty_a because_o like_a witchcraft_n they_o delude_v our_o appetite_n the_o devil_n the_o great_a devourer_n of_o mankind_n have_v a_o great_a hand_n in_o they_o for_o howsoever_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v for_o man_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o good_a for_o he_o to_o use_v all_o thing_n nor_o at_o all_o time_n but_o the_o circumstance_n of_o time_n occasion_n manner_n and_o other_o relation_n and_o respect_n to_o the_o thing_n use_v be_v of_o great_a moment_n to_o make_v they_o profitable_a or_o hurtful_a add_v hereunto_o that_o these_o dainty_a cate_n require_v much_o expense_n of_o time_n and_o trouble_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n in_o those_o that_o provide_v they_o which_o make_v epicurus_n the_o philosopher_n himself_o who_o place_v man_n chief_a felicity_n in_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n in_o teach_v rule_n of_o diet_n which_o may_v bring_v with_o it_o most_o delight_n to_o appoint_v notwithstanding_o unto_o his_o disciple_n for_o their_o ordinary_a diet_n herb_n root_n fruit_n and_o common_a fare_n because_o these_o be_v at_o hand_n and_o easy_o cook_v whereas_o the_o tedious_a trouble_n in_o provide_v dainty_a fare_n be_v so_o great_a that_o the_o short_a delight_n of_o fruition_n will_v in_o no_o sort_n recompense_v it_o and_o how_o much_o more_o than_o shall_v we_o who_o profess_v christianity_n restrain_v our_o appetite_n from_o affect_v these_o delicacy_n even_o for_o conscience_n sake_n see_v if_o not_o we_o ourselves_o yet_o some_o other_o for_o we_o which_o charity_n make_v much_o alike_o do_v spend_v the_o strength_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o body_n in_o make_v and_o cook_n these_o curious_a provision_n and_o waste_v and_o misspend_v their_o precious_a time_n for_o the_o base_a purchase_n of_o these_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n and_o as_o they_o require_v great_a labour_n and_o expense_n of_o time_n in_o he_o that_o provide_v they_o so_o also_o excessive_a cost_n in_o he_o who_o pay_v for_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n i_o appeal_v unto_o their_o conscience_n with_o what_o comfort_n they_o can_v hope_v to_o appear_v before_o their_o judge_n call_v they_o before_o his_o tribunal_n to_o give_v up_o their_o account_n when_o as_o it_o shall_v appear_v that_o they_o have_v consume_v so_o many_o of_o his_o talent_n entrust_v unto_o they_o in_o riotous_a and_o dainty_a cheer_n and_o have_v bestow_v so_o little_a upon_o the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o supply_v their_o necessity_n and_o keep_v they_o from_o famish_v now_o how_o little_a profit_n do_v they_o purchase_v unto_o themselves_o at_o these_o dear_a rate_n if_o indeed_o by_o bestow_v treble_a cost_n 1._o qui_fw-fr ease_n be_v utuntur_fw-la vilissimis_fw-la sunt_fw-la robustiores_fw-la saniores_fw-la &_o generosioreâ—_n ut_fw-la famuli_fw-la dominis_fw-la agricolae_fw-la possessoribus_fw-la &_o non_fw-la solum_fw-la fortiores_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la prudentiores_fw-la ut_fw-la philosophi_fw-la divitibus_fw-la clem._n pa_n dog_n l._n 2._o c._n 1._o upon_o their_o diet_n they_o can_v but_o double_v their_o strength_n health_n and_o all_o their_o ability_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n and_o so_o become_v twice_o themselves_o and_o as_o much_o outstrip_v other_o man_n in_o these_o thing_n as_o they_o exceed_v they_o in_o these_o costly_a curiosity_n they_o shall_v have_v lay_v out_o their_o money_n upon_o a_o reasonable_a good_a purchase_n but_o we_o see_v the_o clean_a contrary_n in_o daily_a experience_n namely_o that_o those_o who_o ordinary_o feed_v on_o coverse_a fare_n have_v good_a complexion_n and_o sound_a temperature_n and_o be_v healthy_a and_o lusty_a strong_a and_o vigorous_a for_o all_o manly_a employment_n whereas_o the_o other_o look_v pale_a and_o thin_a as_o though_o they_o have_v but_o single_a nourishment_n by_o their_o double_a cost_n and_o be_v so_o effeminate_a in_o their_o mind_n with_o luxury_n and_o excess_n and_o disable_v in_o their_o strength_n that_o they_o be_v more_o fit_a for_o venereal_a court_n and_o to_o combat_v before_o a_o carpet_n then_o for_o any_o manlike_a exercise_n or_o martial_a achievement_n yea_o oftentimes_o by_o glut_v they_o with_o these_o dainty_n they_o fill_v their_o body_n with_o disease_n as_o gout_n palsy_n stone_n colic_n and_o sickness_n of_o all_o sort_n from_o which_o a_o more_o spare_a diet_n which_o common_o accompany_v courser_n fare_n will_v have_v privilege_v and_o exempt_v they_o cap._n xxv_o of_o diverse_a other_o duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v at_o our_o meal_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v content_a with_o our_o allowance_n other_o duty_n there_o be_v which_o at_o our_o meal_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o which_o i_o will_v be_v more_o brief_a and_o spare_a because_o i_o have_v be_v large_a in_o the_o other_o than_o i_o purpose_v the_o excess_n of_o diet_n in_o these_o time_n draw_v i_o on_o and_o make_v i_o also_o exceed_v in_o prescribe_v rule_n of_o moderation_n the_o next_o duty_n then_o which_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v at_o our_o meal_n be_v that_o we_o be_v content_v with_o our_o cheer_n as_o be_v that_o portion_n which_o god_n in_o his_o wise_a providence_n have_v think_v fit_v for_o we_o and_o not_o suffer_v our_o mind_n to_o surfeit_v by_o feed_v on_o idle_a wish_n of_o better_a cheer_n when_o our_o sensual_a appetite_n be_v stint_v with_o ordinary_a fare_n and_o short_a commons_o neither_o let_v we_o murmur_v and_o repine_v because_o we_o have_v such_o mean_a allowance_n nor_o envy_v other_o their_o full_a table_n much_o less_o let_v we_o as_o it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o many_o nice_a wantoness_n excuse_v our_o too_o little_a or_o too_o mean_a fare_n when_o even_o their_o own_o conscience_n tell_v they_o that_o they_o have_v too_o much_o yea_o when_o they_o be_v so_o proud_a of_o their_o cheer_n that_o their_o dispraise_n serve_v but_o as_o their_o salt_n meat_n to_o their_o drink_n to_o draw_v on_o their_o guest_n to_o give_v more_o commendation_n nor_o yet_o let_v we_o like_o the_o same_o person_n upon_o other_o occasion_n fret_v and_o fume_v when_o as_o our_o meat_n be_v not_o so_o curious_o cook_v as_o stand_v with_o our_o nice_a appetite_n chafe_v as_o much_o at_o the_o small_a error_n of_o the_o cook_n as_o if_o the_o good_a of_o the_o common_a wealth_n and_o our_o own_o safety_n and_o salvation_n whole_o rest_v on_o it_o but_o let_v we_o that_o profess_v christianity_n leave_v these_o vanity_n and_o learn_v of_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v content_v 12._o 1._o tim_n 6_o 6_o 8._o phil._n 4._o 12._o with_o such_o food_n as_o suffice_v nature_n and_o be_v fit_a to_o preserve_v our_o health_n and_o strength_n for_o if_o we_o will_v but_o consider_v how_o unworthy_a we_o be_v of_o the_o least_o part_n of_o our_o provision_n and_o how_o far_o the_o small_a of_o god_n favour_n do_v exceed_v our_o great_a desert_n and_o how_o many_o of_o god_n dear_a child_n come_v far_o short_a of_o we_o in_o these_o his_o blessing_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n we_o shall_v find_v just_a cause_n of_o turn_v our_o murmur_a and_o repine_v into_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o may_v be_v merry_a at_o our_o meal_n three_o so_o far_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o christian_a gravity_n and_o the_o occasion_n that_o shall_v be_v offer_v we_o must_v be_v merry_a at_o our_o meal_n for_o see_v then_o the_o lord_n confer_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o these_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n show_v that_o he_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o his_o providence_n to_o preserve_v and_o nourish_v we_o it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o rejoice_v in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o this_o be_v one_o special_a end_n for_o which_o the_o lord_n give_v we_o his_o benefit_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v that_o in_o eat_v and_o drink_v we_o shall_v delight_v 24._o eccl._n 2._o 24._o our_o soul_n in_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o therefore_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o man_n not_o only_a bread_n and_o meat_n to_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v he_o but_o also_o wine_n to_o make_v his_o heart_n glad_a and_o oil_n to_o make_v he_o look_v with_o a_o cheerful_a countenance_n which_o liberty_n and_o comfort_n of_o rejoice_v 15._o psal_n 104._o 15._o at_o their_o meal_n the_o holy_a saint_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n take_v unto_o themselves_o and_o break_v bread_n from_o house_n to_o house_n do_v eat_v their_o meat_n with_o 46._o act._n 2._o 46._o gladness_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n praise_v god_n in_o
which_o be_v to_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o to_o put_v weapon_n into_o it_o hand_n 11._o rom._n 8._o 13._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 11._o whereby_o it_o will_v mortal_o stab_v and_o wound_v we_o but_o what_o then_o shall_v our_o servant_n have_v no_o time_n of_o recreation_n who_o have_v wrought_v hard_o all_o the_o week_n i_o answer_v to_o they_o that_o be_v weary_v with_o labour_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v the_o best_a and_o fit_a recreation_n for_o the_o refresh_n of_o their_o body_n and_o if_o they_o be_v spiritually-minded_n the_o exercise_n of_o the_o sabbath_n before_o speak_v of_o be_v the_o best_a recreation_n for_o the_o cheer_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n for_o who_o can_v reasonable_o think_v when_o a_o man_n be_v tire_v with_o the_o week_n labour_n that_o violent_a exercise_n which_o be_v require_v to_o many_o recreation_n and_o bodily_a labour_n to_o the_o most_o shall_v recreate_v a_o man_n more_o than_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a rest_n hear_v the_o word_n sing_v of_o psalm_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a if_o carnal_a love_n do_v not_o take_v away_o all_o appetite_n from_o these_o and_o supply_v spirit_n and_o strength_n for_o the_o achieve_v of_o the_o other_o yea_o but_o we_o must_v take_v our_o servant_n as_o they_o be_v and_o have_v some_o respect_n to_o humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o though_o we_o may_v persuade_v they_o to_o delight_v in_o spiritual_a exercise_n yet_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n till_o they_o be_v alike_o spiritually-minded_n with_o we_o we_o must_v give_v they_o liberty_n to_o use_v those_o recreation_n wherein_o they_o take_v pleasure_n well_o let_v it_o be_v so_o yet_o be_v it_o necessary_a that_o the_o lord_n day_n must_v be_v the_o time_n allot_v to_o these_o sport_n will_v we_o lay_v sacrilegious_a hand_n upon_o this_o day_n which_o he_o have_v appropriate_v unto_o his_o service_n and_o convert_v it_o to_o our_o own_o use_n and_o pleasure_n and_o whereas_o be_v chief_a lord_n of_o person_n and_o time_n he_o may_v have_v reserve_v six_o day_n for_o himself_o and_o allow_v but_o one_o unto_o we_o now_o that_o he_o have_v deal_v thus_o gracious_o and_o bountiful_o with_o we_o as_o to_o appropriate_v but_o one_o for_o his_o own_o worship_n and_o leave_v six_o for_o our_o business_n shall_v we_o think_v that_o one_o too_o much_o and_o ungrateful_o encroach_v upon_o it_o and_o hold_v all_o in_o king_n service_n save_v a_o seven_o part_n which_o be_v reserve_v as_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o sovereign_n bounty_n who_o give_v we_o free_o all_o the_o rest_n shall_v we_o grudge_v and_o repine_v to_o pay_v this_o due_a tribute_n and_o greedy_o seize_v all_o into_o our_o hand_n by_o a_o false_a tenure_n final_o shall_v we_o think_v six_o day_n too_o little_a for_o those_o business_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o body_n and_o our_o momentany_a estate_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v one_o too_o much_o to_o be_v employ_v for_o the_o good_a of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o servant_n soul_n and_o for_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o own_o and_o their_o everlasting_a salvation_n rather_o therefore_o if_o recreation_n be_v necessary_a for_o our_o servant_n let_v we_o allot_v some_o of_o our_o own_o time_n in_o the_o six_o day_n for_o this_o use_n then_o rob_v the_o lord_n of_o any_o part_n of_o his_o day_n unto_o which_o we_o have_v no_o right_n and_o not_o conclude_v with_o this_o childish_a yet_o devilish_a sophistry_n that_o see_v of_o necessity_n they_o must_v have_v some_o time_n for_o their_o sport_n therefore_o it_o must_v be_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n rather_o than_o any_o of_o our_o own_o as_o if_o we_o will_v say_v they_o must_v needs_o have_v some_o money_n to_o spend_v on_o their_o pleasure_n and_o therefore_o to_o get_v it_o they_o must_v rob_v by_o the_o highway_n or_o pick_v other_o man_n purse_n but_o not_o have_v a_o penny_n of_o our_o allowance_n now_o if_o those_o recreation_n which_o at_o other_o time_n be_v lawful_a or_o of_o indifferent_a nature_n be_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n forbid_v as_o unlawful_a then_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v of_o such_o as_o be_v at_o no_o time_n lawful_a but_o simple_o evil_a and_o wicked_a in_o which_o notwithstanding_o many_o that_o profess_v christianity_n spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o if_o they_o will_v consecrate_v a_o feast_n to_o bacchus_n or_o venus_n yea_o the_o devil_n himself_o who_o work_n they_o be_v rather_o than_o unto_o god_n who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a condemn_v and_o abhor_v these_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o work_n of_o darkness_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n three_o our_o care_n must_v principal_o be_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o abstain_v from_o all_o sin_n which_o above_o all_o other_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v the_o most_o servile_a work_n see_v the_o commit_v thereof_o be_v the_o base_a service_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o carnal_a lust_n in_o which_o regard_n as_o we_o must_v at_o all_o time_n avoid_v it_o so_o especial_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n which_o be_v a_o holy_a rest_n consecrate_v to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n see_v we_o can_v offer_v unto_o he_o a_o great_a indignity_n then_o to_o serve_v the_o devil_n in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n when_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o piety_n and_o religion_n and_o as_o we_o be_v careful_o and_o conscionable_o to_o avoid_v all_o kind_n of_o sin_n so_o those_o principal_o wherewith_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v most_o ordinary_o profane_v which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o time_n and_o country_n will_v by_o the_o contagion_n of_o evil_a example_n most_o easy_o poison_v and_o infect_v we_o if_o we_o do_v not_o wary_o avoid_v they_o among_o these_o we_o may_v number_v proud_a and_o laborious_a curiosity_n in_o deck_v and_o adorn_v of_o the_o body_n which_o do_v so_o whole_o take_v up_o the_o time_n of_o some_o especial_o of_o the_o weak_a sex_n that_o they_o have_v scarce_o any_o leisure_n for_o any_o spiritual_a exercise_n whereby_o they_o shall_v private_o serve_v god_n and_o prepare_v themselves_o for_o his_o public_a worship_n in_o the_o congregation_n second_o excessive_a and_o unnecessary_a feast_n especial_o of_o our_o equal_n by_o which_o servant_n ordinary_o be_v more_o toil_v then_o on_o any_o other_o day_n in_o the_o week_n and_o so_o whole_o take_v up_o with_o these_o business_n that_o they_o can_v seldom_o come_v to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n to_o do_v he_o service_n so_o that_o as_o david_n sometime_o seem_v to_o envy_v the_o happiness_n 3._o psal_n 84._o 3._o of_o the_o sparrow_n and_o swallow_n which_o have_v that_o liberty_n of_o come_v into_o the_o tabernacle_n which_o he_o want_v so_o have_v these_o poor_a cook_n and_o servant_n cause_n not_o only_o to_o envy_v they_o but_o even_o their_o master_n hawk_n and_o dog_n which_o accompany_v they_o to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n when_o as_o they_o who_o soul_n be_v no_o less_o precious_a than_o their_o governor_n and_o purchase_v at_o as_o high_a a_o rate_n even_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o christ_n blood_n be_v constrain_v to_o stay_v at_o home_n with_o hungry_a and_o starve_a soul_n for_o want_v of_o spiritual_a food_n that_o they_o may_v provide_v superfluity_n and_o abundance_n of_o corporal_a meat_n for_o the_o pamper_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o with_o this_o excessive_a cheer_n we_o may_v also_o reckon_v immoderate_a eat_n and_o drink_v of_o ordinary_a meat_n and_o drink_n for_o as_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n be_v never_o seasonable_a but_o be_v always_o unlawful_a and_o to_o be_v shun_v as_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n so_o above_o all_o other_o time_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o be_v not_o only_o in_o themselves_o sinful_a and_o work_n of_o darkness_n but_o also_o notable_a impediment_n which_o disable_v we_o unto_o all_o holy_a duty_n whilst_o oppress_v the_o heart_n surcharge_v the_o stomach_n and_o fill_v the_o head_n with_o drowsy_a fume_n they_o make_v we_o more_o fit_a to_o sleep_v then_o either_o to_o pray_v or_o hear_v or_o meditate_v or_o to_o perform_v any_o other_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o unto_o these_o we_o may_v add_v dispatch_v of_o slight_a business_n which_o be_v think_v scarce_o worth_a the_o while_n upon_o the_o week_n day_n as_o unnecessary_a journey_n and_o idle_a visitation_n cast_v up_o our_o account_n and_o set_v our_o reckon_n straight_o carry_v home_n of_o work_n do_v the_o week_n before_o give_v direction_n and_o instruction_n to_o our_o servant_n for_o the_o dispatch_a of_o their_o business_n the_o week_n follow_v and_o such_o like_a §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o think_v our_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 give_v his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v effectual_a unto_o those_o end_n for_o which_o we_o use_v they_o neither_o be_v he_o ever_o in_o this_o kind_n want_v to_o any_o who_o be_v not_o through_o their_o negligence_n want_v unto_o themselves_o in_o which_o regard_n that_o may_v be_v true_o say_v of_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n which_o be_v speak_v of_o our_o temporal_a he_o become_v poor_a that_o deal_v with_o a_o slack_a hand_n 4._o prou._n 10._o 4._o but_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a make_v rich_a hereby_o also_o we_o attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n and_o effectual_a call_n which_o be_v no_o otherwise_o to_o be_v have_v then_o by_o this_o diligence_n in_o labour_v after_o it_o as_o the_o apostle_n impli_v in_o those_o word_n brethren_n give_v diligence_n to_o make_v your_o call_n and_o election_n 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o sure_a and_o that_o we_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n for_o if_o 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 less_o in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a which_o be_v so_o high_a above_o our_o reach_n so_o excellent_a above_o all_o other_o thing_n and_o so_o contrary_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o disposition_n and_o if_o no_o man_n can_v reasonable_o hope_v to_o attain_v unto_o riches_n of_o his_o own_o purchase_n who_o gather_v with_o one_o hand_n and_o scatter_v with_o the_o other_o or_o play_v the_o good_a husband_n at_o some_o time_n and_o at_o another_o neglect_v his_o business_n and_o wasteful_o mispend_v his_o time_n and_o substance_n nor_o unto_o any_o great_a learning_n if_o he_o be_v slothful_a and_o negligent_a in_o his_o study_n or_o to_o get_v the_o glory_n of_o famous_a victory_n and_o glorious_a triumph_n if_o he_o lie_v idle_o in_o the_o garrison_n and_o never_o exercise_v himself_o in_o feat_n of_o arm_n
thing_n we_o must_v not_o think_v when_o we_o be_v first_o bind_v to_o this_o spiritual_a trade_n that_o we_o can_v learn_v and_o practice_v it_o in_o any_o perfection_n the_o first_o year_n when_o as_o seven_o year_n be_v think_v little_a enough_o for_o manual_a trade_n which_o be_v not_o so_o difficult_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n no_o liberal_a art_n be_v get_v without_o much_o pain_n and_o study_n and_o many_o year_n be_v require_v before_o we_o can_v be_v any_o great_a proficient_o in_o any_o of_o the_o chief_a profession_n divinity_n law_n or_o physic_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v that_o christianity_n which_o be_v the_o high_a and_o hard_a of_o all_o can_v be_v attain_v unto_o in_o any_o perfection_n without_o much_o study_n practice_n and_o experience_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a well_o may_v we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o show_n and_o shadow_n and_o deceive_v other_o with_o outward_a flourish_n of_o a_o glorious_a profession_n but_o we_o can_v otherwise_o attain_v unto_o any_o perfection_n in_o substantial_a practice_n but_o by_o degree_n and_o as_o possible_a it_o be_v at_o one_o leap_n to_o mount_v to_o the_o top_n of_o a_o high_a ladder_n which_o other_o climb_v step_n by_o step_n as_o to_o come_v to_o the_o top_n and_o perfection_n of_o christianity_n unless_o we_o proceed_v from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o if_o we_o will_v be_v wise_a bvilder_n we_o must_v not_o think_v that_o we_o can_v in_o the_o very_a beginning_n set_v up_o the_o roof_n and_o adorn_v the_o house_n within_o that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o habitation_n but_o we_o must_v finish_v our_o work_n by_o degree_n and_o after_o we_o have_v provide_v store_n of_o material_n holy_a desire_n and_o good_a resolution_n we_o must_v spend_v much_o time_n and_o pain_n in_o lay_v a_o sound_n and_o sure_a foundation_n large_a and_o deep_a which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v under_o ground_n make_v no_o great_a show_n to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o even_o that_o foundation_n of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n faith_n towards_o god_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o 2._o heb._n 6._o 1_o 2._o the_o principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o degree_n by_o which_o we_o must_v aspire_v to_o perfection_n first_o we_o must_v see_v and_o feel_v our_o misery_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n in_o the_o look_a glass_n of_o the_o law_n wherewith_o be_v thorough_o humble_v and_o utter_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o salvation_n we_o must_v flee_v unto_o christ_n hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o he_o and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o then_o apply_v he_o unto_o ourselves_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n the_o which_o at_o the_o first_o like_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o infant_n be_v weak_a in_o apprehension_n but_o by_o degree_n come_v to_o more_o strength_n and_o if_o we_o proceed_v not_o by_o these_o step_n we_o build_v upon_o a_o false_a or_o sandy_a foundation_n and_o our_o build_n in_o short_a time_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o stately_a will_v become_v ruinous_a and_o our_o faith_n which_o at_o the_o beginning_n be_v in_o our_o conceit_n a_o full_a persuasion_n will_v by_o our_o fearful_a relapse_n when_o we_o come_v to_o be_v try_v by_o the_o wind_n and_o flood_n of_o tentation_n show_v that_o it_o be_v at_o the_o best_a but_o carnal_a presumption_n if_o we_o will_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v good_a ground_n after_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n we_o must_v keep_v it_o till_o it_o have_v take_v fast_o root_n in_o we_o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n with_o patience_n and_o not_o like_o those_o that_o be_v compare_v to_o the_o stony_a ground_n who_o incontinent_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o 5._o math._n 13._o 5._o seed_n be_v sow_v without_o any_o prick_n of_o conscience_n or_o sound_a humiliation_n for_o sin_n go_v before_o do_v receive_v the_o word_n with_o joy_n and_o forthwith_o bringforth_o 15._o luk._n 8._o 13_o 15._o a_o green_a blade_n of_o a_o flourish_a profession_n which_o for_o want_v of_o root_n never_o come_v to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n but_o wither_v as_o soon_o as_o the_o sun_n of_o persecution_n arise_v we_o must_v not_o be_v like_o meteor_n which_o soon_o after_o their_o first_o beginning_n make_v the_o great_a show_n nor_o like_o a_o fire_n of_o thorn_n which_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v kindle_v give_v the_o fair_a blaze_n and_o make_v the_o most_o noise_n and_o crackle_n both_o which_o decrease_v by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o they_o disappear_v and_o be_v whole_o extinguish_v but_o like_o the_o morning_n light_n which_o shine_v 18._o pro._n 4._o 18._o more_o and_o more_o unto_o perfect_a day_n we_o must_v not_o be_v like_o mushroom_n which_o come_v to_o their_o perfection_n in_o one_o night_n growth_n but_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n of_o god_n plant_v which_o be_v still_o in_o growth_n and_o bring_v forth_o most_o 14._o psal_n 92._o 14._o fruit_n in_o old_a age_n we_o must_v not_o resemble_v summer-fruit_n which_o be_v soon_o ripe_a and_o soon_o rot_v and_o best_a of_o taste_v when_o they_o be_v first_o gather_v but_o winter_n fruit_n and_o long_a laster_n which_o be_v a_o great_a while_n in_o come_v to_o their_o perfection_n and_o relish_v best_a and_o give_v wholesome_a nourishment_n in_o their_o latter_a end_n we_o must_v be_v like_o infant_n in_o the_o womb_n which_o stay_v their_o time_n and_o come_v to_o their_o growth_n by_o degree_n and_o not_o by_o make_v more_o haste_n then_o good_a speed_n prove_v abortive_a birth_n for_o as_o in_o nature_n there_o be_v a_o growth_n by_o degree_n from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a perfection_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n from_o which_o common_a course_n of_o nature_n our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o be_v not_o exempt_v who_o be_v say_v to_o have_v increase_v in_o wisdom_n and_o 52._o luk._n 2._o 52._o stature_n and_o in_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o man_n so_o in_o our_o spiritual_a growth_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o the_o pitch_n of_o perfection_n in_o our_o first_o beginning_n but_o be_v then_o little_a child_n and_o weakling_n in_o grace_n and_o goodness_n we_o grow_v from_o knowledge_n to_o knowledge_n from_o faith_n to_o faith_n and_o from_o one_o degree_n of_o grace_n to_o another_o unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n and_o unto_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o stature_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o one_o of_o the_o ancient_n say_v i_o will_v cantic_a eph._n 4._o 13._o nolo_fw-la repentè_fw-fr fieri_fw-la summus_fw-la paulatim_fw-la proficere_fw-la volo_fw-la etc._n etc._n bernard_n in_o cantic_a not_o upon_o the_o sudden_a attain_v to_o my_o high_a pitch_n but_o grow_v towards_o it_o by_o little_a and_o little_a for_o look_v how_o much_o the_o rash_a impudence_n of_o sinner_n displease_v god_n and_o so_o much_o he_o be_v please_v with_o the_o modesty_n of_o the_o penitent_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o nourish_v in_o we_o this_o fond_a conceit_n that_o we_o either_o have_v already_o or_o may_v in_o our_o first_o entrance_n into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n attain_v any_o great_a perfection_n unto_o which_o other_o scarce_o aspire_v after_o great_a pain_n and_o long_a time_n spend_v in_o spiritual_a exercise_n for_o this_o will_n but_o puff_n we_o up_o with_o pride_n and_o make_v we_o ready_a to_o despise_v and_o censure_v other_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n long_o before_o we_o who_o we_o seem_v to_o ourselves_o to_o have_v outrun_v whereby_o we_o shall_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o deny_v his_o grace_n which_o be_v withdraw_v we_o shall_v by_o some_o fearful_a fall_n discover_v our_o weakness_n it_o will_v make_v we_o rest_v in_o that_o which_o we_o have_v as_o though_o it_o be_v sufficient_a and_o not_o to_o labour_v and_o strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o so_o keep_v we_o from_o be_v something_o by_o please_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o nothing_o see_v all_o the_o seem_a perfection_n unto_o which_o we_o have_v attain_v be_v not_o ground_v upon_o fave_v knowledge_n a_o lively_a faith_n and_o a_o sound_a judgement_n but_o a_o sudden_a flash_n of_o unconstant_a passion_n and_o have_v in_o it_o no_o substance_n and_o solidity_n but_o be_v like_o a_o empty_a bladder_n which_o be_v sudden_o blow_v up_o with_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n or_o final_o if_o we_o be_v awaken_v out_o of_o our_o dream_n and_o upon_o serious_a examination_n find_v how_o far_o short_a we_o come_v of_o our_o account_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o sit_v down_o discourage_v despair_v of_o come_v to_o any_o perfection_n see_v we_o have_v scarce_o attain_v to_o the_o first_o degree_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v fit_v our_o burden_n according_a to_o our_o strength_n the_o second_o rule_n be_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o christian_a duty_n
that_o we_o fit_v our_o burden_n to_o our_o strength_n so_o as_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n yea_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n and_o not_o oppress_v ourselves_o with_o a_o unsupportable_a weight_n by_o take_v upon_o we_o more_o than_o we_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v in_o which_o respect_n many_o offend_v especial_o young_a professor_n who_o be_v child_n in_o christ_n and_o endue_v but_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n do_v seek_v to_o match_v and_o exceed_v those_o who_o be_v come_v to_o a_o ripe_a age_n and_o to_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o perfection_n in_o all_o outward_a duty_n of_o religion_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o for_o example_n because_o these_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n and_o grace_n beside_o excellent_a gift_n of_o nature_n and_o both_o much_o help_v and_o perfect_v with_o long_a practice_n and_o experience_n be_v able_a according_a to_o all_o occasion_n to_o conceive_v prayer_n and_o to_o continue_v in_o they_o with_o perseverance_n pour_v forth_o their_o soul_n with_o great_a freedom_n and_o liberty_n of_o speech_n and_o spirit_n word_n come_v at_o will_n and_o not_o be_v any_o stop_n in_o invent_v of_o they_o unto_o their_o devotion_n and_o fervency_n of_o affection_n but_o like_o stream_n from_o the_o fountain_n flow_v free_o and_o kind_o from_o they_o therefore_o they_o also_o want_v knowledge_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n in_o any_o good_a measure_n do_v notwithstanding_o tie_v themselves_o to_o the_o same_o task_n and_o not_o only_o contemn_v all_o form_n impose_v a_o necessity_n upon_o themselves_o of_o conceive_v all_o their_o prayer_n upon_o the_o sudden_a but_o also_o of_o continue_v and_o hold_v out_o as_o long_o a_o time_n in_o this_o exercise_n as_o those_o that_o have_v be_v long_o practise_v in_o it_o upon_o which_o it_o must_v necessary_o follow_v that_o their_o devotion_n and_o affection_n must_v be_v much_o cool_v and_o distract_v when_o as_o the_o power_n of_o their_o soul_n be_v take_v up_o whole_o with_o invention_n of_o word_n and_o matter_n and_o that_o through_o ignorance_n and_o want_n of_o gift_n many_o thing_n will_v be_v impertinent_a the_o same_o thing_n often_o repeat_v because_o new_a matter_n come_v not_o to_o mind_n many_o imperfect_a and_o scarce_o sensible_a speech_n without_o any_o order_n or_o coherence_n utter_v to_o make_v up_o the_o breach_n where_o knowledge_n invention_n and_o memory_n have_v fail_v they_o other_o see_v some_o great_a proficient_o in_o godliness_n and_o long_o exercise_v in_o mortification_n strict_a in_o their_o course_n deny_v the_o world_n with_o all_o unlawful_a pleasure_n subdue_a their_o flesh_n with_o moderate_a fast_v and_o abstinence_n and_o such_o like_a spiritual_a exercise_n they_o also_o though_o but_o new_o enter_v into_o the_o profession_n of_o religion_n will_v not_o only_a labour_n to_o imitate_v but_o exceed_v and_o go_v beyond_o they_o though_o not_o in_o inward_a truth_n and_o spiritual_a duty_n yet_o at_o least_o in_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o outward_a show_v if_o they_o abstain_v from_o unlawful_a pleasure_n these_o will_v restrain_v themselves_o of_o those_o which_o be_v lawful_a if_o they_o be_v moderate_a in_o their_o honest_a recreation_n these_o will_v not_o use_v any_o at_o all_o if_o they_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n with_o fast_v that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o fit_a for_o prayer_n and_o other_o part_n of_o god_n service_n these_o will_v pine_v their_o body_n and_o so_o impair_v their_o health_n and_o strength_n that_o they_o be_v make_v unfit_a to_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n with_o any_o cheerfulness_n if_o they_o avoid_v immoderate_a mirth_n carnal_a joy_n and_o scurrilous_a jest_n these_o will_v scarce_o admit_v a_o smile_n and_o place_n much_o of_o their_o religion_n in_o continual_a mourning_n in_o a_o sorrowful_a and_o deject_a countenance_n and_o in_o a_o austere_a carriage_n of_o themselves_o in_o all_o company_n not_o know_v that_o as_o there_o be_v a_o time_n for_o mourning_n so_o also_o for_o rejoice_v that_o christian_a joy_n beseem_v none_o but_o christian_n see_v they_o 4._o psal_n 33._o 1._o phil._n 4._o 4._o only_o have_v interest_n and_o right_n in_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o and_o that_o we_o may_v yea_o ought_v to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n with_o a_o double_a joy_n final_o they_o content_v not_o themselves_o to_o match_v in_o these_o outward_a show_n and_o bodily_a exercise_n those_o who_o far_o excel_v they_o in_o inward_a grace_n nor_o to_o overtake_v those_o who_o have_v set_v out_o long_o before_o they_o in_o the_o race_n of_o christianity_n unless_o they_o quite_o outstrip_v they_o and_o leave_v they_o far_o behind_o the_o which_o must_v needs_o proceed_v either_o from_o spiritual_a pride_n which_o make_v they_o overween_v their_o gift_n and_o to_o think_v their_o strength_n fit_a for_o the_o hard_a task_n or_o from_o hypocrisy_n which_o make_v they_o to_o supply_v in_o outward_a show_n what_o be_v want_v in_o inward_a substance_n or_o at_o best_o from_o blind_a zeal_n which_o transport_v they_o beyond_o themselves_o and_o their_o ability_n in_o a_o flash_n of_o passion_n but_o if_o we_o mean_v to_o hold_v on_o a_o constant_a course_n in_o christianity_n we_o must_v avoid_v this_o practice_n and_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n let_v we_o so_o begin_v as_o we_o may_v continue_v and_o hold_v out_o to_o the_o end_n with_o daily_a increase_n in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n let_v we_o so_o be_v careful_a to_o tame_v the_o flesh_n with_o due_a and_o seasonable_a severity_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o impair_v our_o health_n disable_v our_o body_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n nor_o deprive_v our_o soul_n of_o all_o comfort_n whereby_o they_o be_v make_v cheerful_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n let_v our_o zeal_n carry_v we_o 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
preserve_n and_o nourish_v of_o all_o our_o other_o part_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n the_o first_o mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n the_o which_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v we_o to_o the_o life_n of_o godliness_n and_o of_o beginning_n in_o we_o all_o spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n by_o which_o as_o inward_a cause_n we_o outward_o move_v in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o raise_v we_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o cleanse_v and_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o corruption_n of_o it_o and_o also_o of_o so_o quicken_a and_o reviue_v we_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v the_o action_n of_o holiness_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o godly_a conversation_n thus_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o god_n 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o strong_a power_n whereby_o he_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n into_o the_o the_o state_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n the_o immortal_a and_o incorruptible_a seed_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n live_v and_o abide_v in_o we_o for_o 23._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 23._o ever_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n be_v call_v our_o spiritual_a 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o father_n who_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n because_o be_v dispenser_n of_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n they_o be_v instrument_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o regeneration_n thus_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o the_o hour_n be_v come_v yea_o even_o then_o be_v that_o 25._o joh._n 5._o 25._o the_o dead_a shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o live_v that_o be_v those_o which_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n shall_v be_v quicken_v and_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o word_n preach_v for_o at_o this_o death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o whole_a discourse_n aim_v and_o as_o we_o have_v first_o our_o spiritual_a life_n from_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n so_o also_o our_o cleanse_n and_o sanctification_n from_o the_o corruption_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n whereby_o we_o be_v whole_o disable_v unto_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o so_o our_o saviour_n tell_v his_o disciple_n that_o they_o be_v clean_o through_o his_o word_n which_o he_o have_v speak_v unto_o 3._o joh._n 15._o 3._o they_o by_o which_o mean_v he_o desire_v his_o father_n in_o his_o holy_a prayer_n to_o sanctify_v they_o more_o and_o more_o sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n 17._o joh._n 17._o 17._o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o our_o saviour_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o 26._o ephes_n 5._o 26._o may_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v it_o with_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n by_o the_o word_n and_o impli_v elsewhere_o that_o we_o can_v ordinary_o have_v faith_n by_o which_o the_o just_a man_n live_v but_o by_o the_o preach_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n how_o can_v they_o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o hear_v without_o a_o preacher_n and_o after_o express_o affirm_v that_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v 17._o and_o 10._o 14_o 17._o and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o intimate_v that_o we_o can_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n 22._o ephes_n 4._o 21_o 22._o put_v on_o the_o new_a which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n unless_o we_o have_v first_o hear_v christ_n and_o be_v teach_v by_o he_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n but_o here_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v our_o new_a birth_n and_o spiritual_a cleanse_n unto_o the_o word_n preach_v as_o have_v in_o it_o any_o inherent_a power_n to_o give_v life_n and_o grace_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n or_o as_o it_o be_v by_o man_n preach_v unto_o we_o for_o then_o all_o that_o hear_v it_o will_v be_v quicken_v unto_o holiness_n and_o new_a obedience_n whereas_o common_a and_o woeful_a experience_n teach_v we_o that_o after_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v long_o preach_v in_o diverse_a place_n the_o great_a number_n remain_v unregenerate_a and_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n nor_o yet_o as_o unto_o a_o principal_a and_o chief_a cause_n of_o reviue_v we_o for_o this_o be_v to_o make_v a_o idol_n of_o it_o by_o attribute_v unto_o it_o god_n prerogative_n and_o peculiar_a 9_o math._n 23._o 9_o action_n who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o regenerate_v we_o as_o he_o only_o can_v first_o create_v us._n but_o we_o be_v to_o attribute_v this_o virtue_n of_o give_v spiritual_a life_n to_o the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o come_n from_o man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o he_o have_v institute_v and_o sanctify_v to_o this_o use_n of_o give_v spiritual_a life_n and_o the_o beget_n and_o increase_v of_o his_o grace_n in_o us._n by_o virtue_n of_o which_o ordination_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o it_o the_o word_n receive_v all_o its_o power_n and_o vigour_n to_o quicken_v and_o preserve_v our_o spiritual_a life_n even_o as_o by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o blessing_n we_o receive_v our_o natural_a life_n by_o generation_n and_o the_o preservation_n of_o it_o by_o food_n and_o clothing_n which_o in_o themselves_o exceed_v not_o other_o creature_n in_o their_o virtue_n for_o these_o use_n but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o god_n by_o his_o blessing_n enable_v they_o unto_o they_o the_o which_o if_o he_o withdraw_v our_o meat_n will_v not_o nourish_v 47._o math._n 11._o 21._o luk._n 12._o 47._o we_o but_o rather_o become_v our_o bane_n and_o poison_n and_o the_o word_n preach_v will_v be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v a_o word_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n that_o it_o will_v become_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n to_o our_o deep_a condemnation_n in_o which_o regard_n 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o we_o must_v not_o rest_v in_o the_o preach_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n as_o in_o the_o deed_n do_v for_o the_o beget_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o beginning_n in_o we_o the_o life_n of_o godliness_n for_o thus_o it_o be_v only_o the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v make_v the_o 63._o joh._n 6._o 63._o same_o word_n and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n effectual_a unto_o some_o for_o these_o end_n by_o a_o inward_a secret_a and_o powerful_a operation_n which_o for_o want_v hereof_o be_v hear_v of_o other_o without_o any_o profit_n but_o use_v it_o as_o god_n ordinance_n unto_o which_o his_o blessing_n be_v promise_v and_o do_v so_o ordinary_o accompany_v it_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o those_o that_o use_v it_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n and_o desire_v to_o profit_v by_o it_o for_o the_o former_a end_n that_o we_o may_v as_o well_o hope_v for_o spiritual_a life_n by_o feed_v on_o this_o food_n as_o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o natural_a life_n by_o meat_n and_o drink_v see_v both_o alike_o be_v god_n ordinance_n and_o by_o his_o power_n he_o be_v effectual_a in_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o and_o so_o contrariwise_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o mean_n when_o god_n give_v it_o do_v take_v away_o all_o hope_n of_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n see_v we_o tempt_v the_o lord_n in_o refuse_v the_o mean_n and_o despise_v his_o ordinance_n like_o those_o who_o pretend_v that_o they_o rest_v upon_o god_n sole_a power_n and_o promise_v for_o the_o preserve_n of_o their_o life_n shall_v utter_o refuse_v to_o eat_v or_o drink_v again_o whereas_o i_o say_v that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o life_n and_o grace_n when_o the_o lord_n grant_v it_o unto_o we_o we_o be_v to_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o limit_v god_n power_n unto_o it_o as_o though_o he_o can_v not_o any_o other_o way_n quicken_v sanctify_v and_o save_v us._n for_o he_o be_v able_a without_o all_o mean_n to_o do_v all_o these_o by_o the_o sole_a and_o secret_a work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v such_o a_o all-sufficient_a workman_n in_o himself_o that_o he_o need_v not_o the_o help_n of_o any_o instrument_n as_o we_o see_v in_o his_o sanctify_a and_o save_v of_o elect_a infant_n die_v while_o they_o be_v uncapable_a of_o outward_a mean_n for_o even_o in_o they_o these_o two_o go_v together_o see_v the_o rule_n be_v general_a that_o without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o be_v able_a to_o sanctify_v other_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o mean_n for_o these_o use_n as_o he_o ordinary_o do_v where_o
our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o replenish_v it_o with_o the_o best_a and_o then_o to_o cover_v and_o keep_v it_o close_o that_o nothing_o be_v spill_v and_o lose_v and_o lest_o it_o receive_v soil_n or_o have_v any_o evil_a thing_n infuse_v into_o it_o for_o as_o the_o wiseman_n observe_v dead_a fly_n taint_v the_o whole_a pot_n of_o precious_a ointment_n it_o must_v be_v keep_v careful_o as_o a_o enclose_a garden_n and_o vineyard_n that_o all_o annoyance_n be_v keep_v out_o with_o the_o fence_n it_o may_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n and_o ripe_a grape_n please_v to_o god_n taste_n and_o not_o suffer_v to_o lie_v open_a as_o a_o highway_n where_o all_o thing_n be_v trample_v underfoot_o or_o steal_v away_o and_o nothing_o suffer_v to_o thrive_v which_o be_v profitable_a for_o use_v now_o by_o heart_n here_o i_o chief_o understand_v all_o the_o affection_n and_o desire_n both_o concupiscible_a and_o irascible_a all_o the_o passion_n of_o love_n hatred_n hope_v despair_n joy_n sorrow_n anger_n and_o fear_n and_o by_o keep_v of_o they_o their_o hold_v in_o subjection_n unto_o reason_n itself_o be_v first_o make_v subject_a to_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o the_o right_n employ_v of_o they_o about_o their_o fit_a and_o proper_a object_n only_o love_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o hate_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a rejoice_v in_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n love_n and_o sorrow_v for_o sin_n because_o he_o be_v displease_v with_o it_o hope_v in_o god_n mercy_n and_o despair_v 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o in_o our_o own_o strength_n fear_v god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n and_o be_v angry_a with_o that_o only_o wherewith_o he_o be_v offend_v and_o dishonour_v and_o if_o we_o thus_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o tune_n and_o order_n they_o will_v make_v sweet_a music_n in_o god_n hear_v but_o if_o the_o affection_n and_o passion_n rebel_v against_o reason_n and_o fall_v at_o variance_n one_o with_o another_o we_o can_v expect_v nothing_o but_o jar_a discord_n and_o tumultuous_a confusion_n if_o we_o keep_v they_o lock_v up_o as_o sometime_o aeolus_n the_o wind_n under_o the_o command_n of_o reason_n our_o heart_n and_o mind_n will_v be_v calm_a and_o quiet_a but_o set_v open_v the_o gate_n and_o leave_v they_o to_o their_o liberry_n and_o nothing_o will_v follow_v but_o storm_n tempest_n and_o shipwreck_n of_o our_o soul_n upon_o the_o rock_n of_o sin_n blow_v away_o these_o cloud_n and_o foggy_a mist_n and_o we_o shall_v in_o our_o little_a world_n have_v a_o clear_a sky_n but_o let_v they_o overcast_v and_o overcloud_v reason_n which_o be_v the_o sun_n in_o our_o firmament_n and_o what_o can_v follow_v but_o darkness_n and_o disorder_n stumble_v and_o fall_v at_o every_o stone_n of_o offence_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v out_o carnal_a concupiscence_n from_o enter_v and_o that_o we_o may_v withstand_v and_o shut_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n against_o the_o first_o motion_n and_o inclination_n unto_o sin_n even_o as_o we_o will_v keep_v out_o of_o our_o house_n in_o the_o plague_n time_n infectious_a air_n or_o in_o the_o time_n of_o war_n our_o mighty_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n from_o enter_v into_o our_o city_n or_o country_n or_o if_o they_o be_v enter_v at_o unaware_o we_o must_v repel_v they_o present_o at_o their_o first_o appear_v upon_o our_o coast_n and_o give_v they_o no_o time_n to_o fortify_v and_o make_v themselves_o strong_a we_o must_v crush_v this_o cockatrice_n in_o the_o shell_n and_o when_o they_o be_v young_a dash_v this_o babylonish_n brood_n against_o the_o stone_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o cleanse_v and_o keep_v our_o heart_n from_o those_o corruption_n which_o be_v most_o dangerous_a now_o as_o we_o must_v observe_v a_o careful_a watch_n in_o keep_v out_o or_o cleanse_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o above_o all_o that_o they_o do_v not_o nourish_v in_o they_o such_o as_o be_v most_o dangerous_a to_o our_o soul_n health_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o we_o must_v beware_v of_o those_o sin_n and_o vice_n unto_o which_o through_o our_o natural_a corruption_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v the_o which_o we_o shall_v discern_v by_o our_o often_o fall_v into_o they_o by_o our_o loathness_n to_o leave_v they_o and_o after_o we_o have_v resolve_v to_o part_n with_o they_o and_o have_v already_o break_v from_o they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n by_o our_o hang_n after_o they_o in_o our_o carnal_a love_n which_o make_v we_o after_o we_o be_v force_v to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o safety_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o look_v back_o unto_o they_o like_o lot_n wife_n towards_o sodom_n with_o a_o desire_n to_o return_v be_v we_o not_o beat_v from_o they_o with_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n judgement_n by_o which_o sign_n when_o we_o have_v discover_v they_o we_o must_v with_o great_a care_n watch_n over_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v not_o again_o overtake_v of_o they_o first_o because_o we_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o hate_n and_o abhor_v they_o see_v by_o they_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v and_o displease_v god_n second_o because_o they_o have_v most_o often_o wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o give_v we_o the_o great_a foil_n three_o because_o they_o have_v most_o disturb_v our_o inward_a peace_n and_o deprive_v our_o heart_n of_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n four_o because_o we_o be_v still_o most_o prone_a to_o fall_v into_o they_o by_o reason_n that_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v so_o much_o incline_v towards_o they_o and_o our_o carnal_a love_n dote_v upon_o they_o be_v ready_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o renew_v their_o league_n and_o give_v they_o entertainment_n and_o therefore_o as_o with_o great_a care_n and_o vigilance_n we_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o such_o enemy_n as_o have_v a_o strong_a party_n in_o our_o own_o city_n and_o many_o secret_a traitor_n which_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o open_v the_o gate_n and_o let_v they_o in_o so_o must_v we_o keep_v the_o narrow_a watch_n and_o bend_v our_o chief_a force_n against_o such_o sin_n as_o our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a lust_n do_v most_o affect_v and_o be_v in_o great_a league_n and_o like_n with_o they_o see_v these_o secret_a traitor_n be_v still_o in_o readiness_n to_o give_v they_o entertainment_n and_o betray_v our_o soul_n unto_o they_o if_o we_o do_v but_o a_o little_a intermit_v our_o spiritual_a watch_n second_o we_o must_v with_o singular_a circumspection_n take_v heed_n of_o those_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o do_v most_o ordinary_o wait_v upon_o our_o special_a calling_n see_v by_o reason_n that_o we_o be_v daily_o conversant_a in_o they_o they_o do_v make_v against_o our_o soul_n must_v often_o and_o fierce_a assault_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o by_o our_o many_o foil_n and_o fall_v they_o become_v customable_a and_o harden_v our_o heart_n in_o they_o our_o often_o sin_v sear_v the_o conscience_n and_o take_v away_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o thus_o magistrate_n must_v watch_v over_o themselves_o that_o they_o do_v not_o pervert_v judgement_n by_o take_v bribe_n and_o reward_n and_o that_o they_o have_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n nor_o for_o fear_n or_o favour_n do_v any_o injustice_n thus_o lawyer_n must_v take_v special_a heed_n that_o they_o do_v not_o for_o their_o fee_n blind_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o judge_n by_o their_o false_a and_o corrupt_a plead_n paint_v over_o a_o foul_a cause_n with_o fair_a gloss_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o protract_v suit_n that_o they_o may_v grow_v rich_a out_o of_o their_o client_n poverty_n and_o physician_n that_o they_o do_v not_o deal_v unfaithful_o with_o their_o patient_n and_o delay_v the_o cure_n for_o their_o own_o advantage_n and_o divine_n that_o they_o do_v not_o for_o worldly_a lucre_n become_v non-residents_a starve_a their_o people_n soul_n to_o fill_v their_o own_o purse_n and_o purchase_v field_n with_o the_o price_n of_o blood_n and_o that_o they_o be_v not_o slothful_a and_o negligent_a in_o feed_v their_o soul_n that_o be_v commit_v to_o their_o charge_n follow_v peter_n counsel_n to_o christ_n master_n spare_v thyself_o and_o tradesman_n that_o they_o do_v not_o use_v deceit_n in_o buy_v and_o sell_v nor_o tell_v untruth_n to_o put_v off_o their_o ware_n at_o a_o high_a rate_n and_o final_o thus_o must_v artificer_n watch_v over_o themselves_o that_o they_o do_v not_o their_o work_n deceitful_o only_o for_o sale_n and_o unseruiceable_a for_o use_v unto_o which_o special_a circumspection_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o the_o sin_n incident_a unto_o they_o the_o scripture_n exhort_v thus_o john_n the_o baptist_n persuade_v the_o publican_n who_o calling_n be_v to_o live_v by_o toll_n and_o custom_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o
our_o secret_a closert_n or_o in_o the_o field_n and_o in_o our_o retire_a walk_n only_o these_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o our_o choice_n of_o the_o place_n first_o that_o it_o be_v free_a from_o company_n and_o noise_n for_o our_o meditation_n must_v be_v a_o soliloquie_n with_o god_n and_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o second_o this_o private_a place_n must_v be_v such_o as_o in_o our_o experience_n we_o find_v free_a from_o distraction_n and_o fit_a to_o further_o we_o in_o our_o devotion_n in_o which_o regard_n as_o i_o take_v it_o those_o place_n be_v most_o convenient_a wherein_o there_o be_v few_o object_n to_o draw_v away_o the_o sense_n with_o unusual_a delight_n see_v they_o be_v ready_a to_o carry_v to_o the_o imagination_n what_o they_o observe_v with_o pleasure_n and_o that_o be_v distract_v withdraw_v also_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n from_o this_o exercise_n and_o consequent_o our_o closet_n and_o chamber_n or_o our_o ordinary_a and_o usual_a walk_n abroad_o where_o nothing_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v but_o that_o which_o be_v common_a and_o often_o see_v be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o such_o place_n wherein_o there_o be_v variety_n of_o new_a and_o please_a object_n and_o one_o ordinary_a place_n better_o than_o diverse_a and_o many_o because_o we_o can_v there_o soon_a and_o with_o most_o ease_n recollect_v our_o thought_n and_o be_v gather_v keep_v they_o together_o without_o distraction_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o time_n that_o it_o must_v not_o be_v continual_a but_o as_o we_o get_v fit_a opportunity_n concern_v the_o time_n of_o this_o set_v and_o solemn_a meditation_n diverse_a thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v first_o it_o must_v not_o be_v perpetual_a and_o continual_a for_o howsoever_o the_o other_o kind_n of_o meditation_n which_o be_v sudden_a short_a and_o occasional_a may_v be_v at_o time_n perform_v when_o we_o have_v any_o opportunity_n yet_o this_o serious_a and_o solemn_a kind_n can_v be_v so_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o weakness_n which_o can_v bear_v it_o and_o endure_v the_o labour_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o other_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v as_o well_o as_o this_o both_o religious_a and_o civil_a and_o must_v be_v all_o do_v in_o their_o due_a and_o seasonable_a time_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v so_o far_o off_o from_o a_o state_n of_o angelical_a perfection_n which_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o contemplation_n that_o it_o can_v be_v excuse_v nor_o wipe_v from_o the_o blemish_n of_o deserve_a blame_n because_o many_o other_o duty_n as_o necessary_a in_o their_o due_a time_n and_o place_n be_v utter_o omit_v and_o neglect_v beside_o the_o object_n of_o this_o exercise_n be_v spiritual_a divine_a and_o supernatural_a be_v far_o too_o excellent_a for_o the_o weak_a sight_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o be_v always_o gaze_v on_o or_o if_o it_o shall_v it_o will_v soon_o be_v dazzle_v and_o dull_v yea_o distract_a and_o quite_o lose_v like_o the_o bodily_a eye_n with_o behold_v the_o sun_n in_o his_o full_a brightness_n yea_o as_o this_o exercise_n must_v not_o be_v continual_a so_o neither_o shall_v it_o be_v over-common_a the_o which_o as_o it_o cause_v weariness_n and_o satiety_n they_o loathe_v and_o this_o remissness_n and_o slack_a performance_n which_o fail_v as_o much_o in_o the_o manner_n zeal_n and_o devotion_n as_o it_o exceed_v in_o time_n and_o number_n so_o do_v it_o by_o assiduity_n lose_v in_o our_o judgement_n that_o esteem_n and_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o awful_a reverence_n and_o fervour_n of_o affection_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o it_o and_o so_o become_v cold_a and_o formal_a heartless_a and_o useless_a like_o physic_n which_o be_v ordinary_o take_v become_v familiar_a to_o nature_n and_o so_o work_v not_o any_o extraordinary_a effect_n neither_o can_v the_o most_o man_n be_v often_o exercise_v in_o this_o duty_n in_o a_o set_n and_o solemn_a manner_n unless_o they_o cause_v other_o necessary_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o their_o calling_n to_o give_v way_n unto_o it_o with_o great_a loss_n and_o inconvenience_n in_o which_o respect_n great_a difference_n be_v to_o be_v make_v between_o the_o rich_a and_o wealthy_a who_o have_v much_o spare_a time_n and_o poor_a man_n who_o live_v by_o their_o daily_a labour_n and_o have_v little_a time_n to_o spare_v for_o the_o performance_n of_o many_o religious_a duty_n no_o less_o necessary_a and_o among_o those_o who_o have_v worldly_a necessary_n without_o bodily_a toil_n i_o think_v there_o shall_v be_v some_o difference_n in_o the_o frequency_n of_o this_o exercise_n between_o ordinary_a christian_n and_o we_o of_o the_o ministry_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v more_o often_o apply_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o than_o any_o other_o sort_n of_o man_n both_o because_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n be_v the_o chief_a object_n about_o which_o our_o mind_n shall_v be_v exercise_v and_o because_o these_o holy_a meditation_n do_v more_o direct_o and_o immediate_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n than_o they_o do_v other_o man_n in_o they_o in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o we_o will_v let_v few_o or_o no_o day_n pass_v without_o some_o time_n spend_v in_o this_o holy_a duty_n which_o will_v make_v we_o much_o more_o profitable_a both_o to_o ourselves_o and_o other_o the_o which_o i_o speak_v not_o to_o spur_v on_o any_o to_o outrun_v his_o devotion_n which_o be_v leave_v behind_o will_v make_v this_o exercise_n cold_a formal_a and_o not_o worth_a the_o while_n and_o much_o less_o to_o bridle_v and_o restrain_v the_o zeal_n of_o other_o man_n who_o have_v will_v and_o time_n to_o perform_v daily_o this_o holy_a duty_n but_o only_o because_o i_o will_v not_o ensnare_v weak_a conscience_n with_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n by_o lay_v upon_o they_o this_o task_n as_o a_o necessary_a burden_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v leave_v free_a and_o at_o their_o devotion_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o fit_a time_n for_o meditation_n the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n be_v that_o it_o be_v not_o leave_v at_o random_n and_o at_o large_a without_o any_o certain_a limit_n bound_v it_o to_o one_o part_n of_o the_o day_n more_o than_o another_o but_o then_o do_v it_o when_o we_o be_v best_a at_o leisure_n or_o when_o some_o good_a mood_n or_o pang_n of_o devotion_n drive_v we_o to_o it_o for_o than_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v constant_a in_o this_o exercise_n but_o shift_v it_o off_o from_o one_o time_n to_o another_o at_o the_o first_o rare_o perform_v it_o and_o at_o the_o last_o neglect_v it_o altogether_o but_o when_o with_o good_a advice_n we_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o that_o time_n of_o the_o day_n which_o be_v fit_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o ability_n and_o occasion_n it_o be_v our_o best_a way_n not_o for_o conscience_n but_o conveniency_n to_o keep_v we_o strict_o to_o it_o if_o some_o important_a cause_n and_o unexpected_a and_o weighty_a business_n do_v not_o press_v upon_o we_o and_o change_v our_o course_n observe_v constant_o as_o near_o as_o we_o can_v the_o same_o day_n of_o the_o week_n and_o the_o same_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n for_o the_o ordinary_a perform_v of_o this_o exercise_n for_o as_o order_v in_o all_o good_a duty_n be_v a_o cause_n of_o constancy_n so_o a_o orderly_a constancy_n or_o constant_a order_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n of_o continuance_n and_o perseverance_n whereas_o if_o we_o intermit_v they_o and_o do_v they_o only_o by_o fit_n our_o false_a and_o deceitful_a heart_n under_o pretence_n of_o put_v they_o off_o to_o a_o more_o convenient_a time_n will_v make_v we_o at_o last_o whole_o to_o omit_v they_o for_o if_o we_o be_v unfit_a to_o day_n we_o shall_v be_v more_o unfit_a to_o morrow_n and_o indisposition_n if_o we_o yield_v unto_o it_o without_o resistance_n not_o labour_v with_o our_o heart_n to_o bring_v they_o into_o better_a frame_n and_o to_o recover_v the_o heat_n of_o our_o cool_v devotion_n will_v quick_o bring_v we_o to_o a_o loathe_a averseness_n and_o utter_a neglect_n but_o though_o it_o be_v conclude_v that_o some_o certain_a day_n and_o hour_n must_v be_v wise_o choose_v and_o constant_o devote_a to_o this_o exercise_n yet_o what_o special_a time_n this_o shall_v be_v as_o what_o day_n of_o the_o week_n or_o what_o hour_n in_o the_o day_n shall_v be_v set_v apart_o for_o it_o be_v not_o so_o easy_o determine_v only_o the_o lord_n day_n so_o challenge_v this_o duty_n as_o most_o proper_a unto_o it_o that_o it_o can_v then_o be_v neglect_v in_o some_o kind_n or_o other_o without_o sin_n for_o the_o choice_n of_o other_o day_n and_o set_v hour_n in_o they_o it_o must_v be_v leave_v to_o christian_a prudence_n aid_v by_o every_o man_n own_o experience_n which_o will_v
meditate_v on_o this_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o christ_n shall_v come_v in_o glory_n to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a and_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o his_o come_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a and_o change_v of_o the_o live_n of_o the_o citation_n of_o all_o before_o christ_n judgement_n seat_n and_o of_o the_o diverse_a sentence_n which_o he_o shall_v pronounce_v for_o the_o elect_a and_o against_o the_o reprobate_n and_o of_o the_o bless_a estate_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o curse_a and_o miserable_a condition_n of_o the_o other_o of_o the_o eternal_a retribution_n which_o shall_v then_o be_v of_o reward_n to_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o blessedness_n heavenly_a joy_n and_o perfect_a glory_n of_o all_o the_o part_n whereof_o i_o have_v speak_v in_o another_o place_n and_o of_o the_o retribution_n of_o punishment_n to_o the_o wicked_a in_o hell_n torment_n part_n christ_n warfare_n 2._o part_n both_o in_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n whereupon_o we_o may_v meditate_v respect_v the_o action_n of_o god_n now_o concern_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o be_v to_o believe_v concern_v the_o church_n there_o be_v all_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n as_o that_o there_o be_v a_o church_n call_v and_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n as_o god_n own_o peculiar_a people_n to_o worship_n and_o serve_v he_o according_a to_o his_o will_n that_o there_o be_v in_o this_o company_n a_o holy_a communion_n of_o saint_n unite_v unto_o our_o head_n christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o with_o one_o another_o as_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n with_o the_o bond_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n that_o this_o church_n be_v catholic_a part_v whereof_o be_v militant_a on_o earth_n and_o part_n of_o it_o triumphant_a in_o heaven_n that_o the_o property_n of_o the_o militant_a church_n be_v to_o be_v either_o invisible_a which_o consist_v only_o of_o the_o elect_a or_o visible_a consist_v partly_o of_o they_o and_o partly_o of_o hypocrite_n that_o there_o be_v certain_a infallible_a note_n of_o the_o true_a visible_a church_n by_o which_o we_o may_v discern_v it_o from_o all_o other_o as_o the_o sound_n preach_v of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o right_a administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o all_o the_o essential_a part_n of_o they_o according_a to_o christ_n holy_a institution_n and_o final_o that_o there_o be_v also_o infallible_a note_n of_o the_o true_a member_n both_o of_o this_o and_o the_o invisible_a church_n of_o christ_n on_o which_o we_o may_v profitable_o meditate_v and_o by_o examination_n apply_v particular_o unto_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o we_o be_v or_o no_o in_o this_o number_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n to_o be_v believe_v which_o we_o may_v choose_v for_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n the_o thing_n which_o be_v to_o be_v do_v be_v all_o contain_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o ten_o commandment_n upon_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v several_o and_o on_o all_o and_o every_o of_o the_o virtue_n and_o vice_n contain_v in_o any_o of_o they_o but_o especial_o on_o those_o virtue_n in_o which_o we_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o on_o those_o vice_n unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v as_o also_o on_o the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v the_o one_o and_o shun_v and_o avoid_v the_o other_o and_o on_o the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v upon_o due_a examination_n know_v whether_o or_o no_o we_o be_v endue_v with_o those_o virtue_n and_o purge_v from_o those_o vice_n of_o all_o which_o i_o have_v speak_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o treatise_n unto_o which_o i_o refer_v the_o reader_n or_o if_o he_o desire_v a_o more_o full_a and_o perfect_a discourse_n unto_o that_o exact_a and_o learned_a abstract_n of_o the_o duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n write_v by_o my_o right_a reverend_a and_o dear_a brother_n to_o who_o labour_n i_o acknowledge_v myself_o most_o behold_a for_o all_o the_o former_a head_n of_o divinity_n which_o i_o have_v set_v down_o as_o the_o matter_n about_o which_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v profitable_o exercise_v §._o sect._n 10_o rule_n direct_v we_o in_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o fit_a matter_n for_o our_o meditation_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o great_a and_o abundant_a matter_n there_o be_v fit_a for_o our_o meditation_n see_v any_o one_o of_o the_o former_a general_a head_n or_o point_n be_v thorough_o discourse_v on_o in_o our_o mind_n and_o wrought_v upon_o and_o apply_v to_o our_o affection_n according_a to_o that_o form_n which_o i_o shall_v afterward_o prescribe_v be_v sufficient_a for_o one_o day_n exercise_n and_o many_o of_o they_o will_v afford_v plentiful_a matter_n for_o much_o long_a time_n and_o therefore_o lest_o any_o shall_v now_o be_v as_o much_o trouble_v with_o plenty_n as_o they_o be_v before_o with_o want_n not_o know_v what_o theme_n or_o subject_n to_o choose_v out_o of_o such_o great_a variety_n and_o therefore_o be_v thus_o distract_v in_o their_o thought_n shall_v let_v all_o alone_a i_o will_v for_o the_o direction_n of_o such_o in_o their_o choice_n propound_v these_o rule_n follow_v first_o that_o we_o ordinary_o and_o most_o often_o make_v choice_n of_o such_o matter_n as_o we_o find_v to_o be_v most_o fit_a to_o stir_v up_o our_o devotion_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n to_o work_v upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o inflame_v our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o kindle_v our_o zeal_n to_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n increase_v our_o hope_n fear_v of_o god_n humility_n and_o patience_n and_o final_o to_o enable_v we_o with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v rare_o choose_v such_o matter_n as_o be_v mere_o intellectual_a and_o fit_a rather_o for_o speculation_n then_o for_o use_n and_o practice_n though_o in_o truth_n there_o be_v few_o point_n of_o sound_a divinity_n and_o scarce_o any_o of_o those_o before_o express_v which_o be_v right_o handle_v in_o our_o meditation_n will_v not_o afford_v some_o fit_a matter_n as_o well_o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n as_o for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o knowledge_n but_o such_o as_o have_v be_v matter_n of_o fact_n and_o bring_v to_o the_o understanding_n by_o the_o imagination_n and_o to_o it_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o sense_n which_o will_v more_o easy_o and_o kind_o afford_v matter_n of_o meditation_n to_o the_o most_o simple_a fit_a to_o work_v upon_o their_o heart_n to_o inflame_v their_o love_n stir_v up_o their_o devotion_n and_o enable_v they_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n the_o which_o be_v the_o main_n end_v of_o this_o exercise_n and_o not_o the_o enlighten_v of_o the_o mind_n with_o curious_a speculation_n and_o fruitless_a knowledge_n in_o which_o regard_n when_o we_o find_v the_o matter_n on_o which_o we_o meditate_v unfit_a for_o those_o use_n and_o relish_v in_o it_o little_a sweetness_n of_o spiritual_a refresh_n or_o feel_v small_a warmth_n for_o the_o heat_n of_o our_o heart_n with_o love_n zeal_n and_o true_a devotion_n we_o need_v not_o to_o insist_v upon_o it_o but_o may_v pass_v to_o some_o other_o point_n which_o be_v more_o effectual_a to_o the_o achieve_v of_o these_o end_n second_o we_o must_v make_v choice_n of_o such_o matter_n as_o in_o our_o discretion_n we_o think_v not_o only_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n most_o excellent_a and_o general_o most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a but_o also_o such_o as_o be_v fit_a for_o our_o person_n and_o present_a state_n place_n time_n and_o other_o circumstance_n for_o as_o those_o who_o be_v invite_v to_o a_o great_a and_o bountiful_a feast_n do_v not_o feed_v on_o every_o dish_n nor_o always_o on_o such_o as_o be_v most_o costly_a and_o general_o esteem_v best_o but_o at_o least_o if_o they_o keep_v a_o good_a diet_n make_v choice_n of_o one_o or_o two_o among_o the_o rest_n which_o they_o think_v fit_a for_o their_o stomach_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o present_a state_n of_o their_o body_n most_o likely_a to_o bring_v with_o delight_n to_o their_o taste_n wholesome_a nourishment_n for_o the_o preserve_n of_o their_o health_n and_o strength_n so_o in_o that_o great_a plenty_n of_o provision_n which_o i_o have_v make_v to_o entertain_v my_o guest_n at_o this_o spiritual_a feast_n they_o must_v not_o run_v over_o many_o thing_n at_o once_o nor_o always_o prefer_v in_o their_o choice_n such_o point_n as_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n exceed_v other_o but_o pick_v out_o one_o or_o some_o few_o which_o be_v most_o fit_a for_o
their_o present_a state_n and_o condition_n and_o most_o likely_a to_o yield_v unto_o they_o the_o best_a nourishment_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o preserve_v of_o their_o soul_n in_o their_o spiritual_a good_a like_n and_o better_o enable_v they_o to_o all_o good_a duty_n last_o see_v our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o our_o body_n have_v their_o satiety_n by_o feed_v often_o or_o much_o at_o the_o same_o time_n upon_o the_o same_o dish_n therefore_o have_v such_o great_a plenty_n set_v before_o we_o it_o shall_v be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o take_v the_o benefit_n of_o this_o variety_n not_o feed_v over_o often_o upon_o the_o same_o dish_n which_o make_v the_o israelite_n loath_a manna_n itself_o though_o a_o heavenly_a food_n nor_o too_o much_o of_o any_o thing_n at_o one_o time_n which_o make_v their_o dainty_a quail_n through_o satiety_n to_o come_v out_o of_o their_o nostril_n but_o whet_v on_o our_o appetite_n by_o change_n of_o diet_n every_o meal_n and_o even_o at_o the_o same_o time_n help_v the_o weakness_n of_o our_o stomach_n with_o some_o little_a variety_n when_o as_o we_o find_v they_o glut_v let_v we_o when_o we_o be_v weary_a of_o meditate_v overlong_o on_o one_o point_n insist_v no_o long_o upon_o it_o but_o pass_v unto_o another_o provide_v always_o that_o we_o do_v not_o herein_o give_v place_n to_o fickle_a inconstancy_n nor_o liberty_n to_o our_o rove_a heart_n pass_v loose_o from_o onâ—_n thing_n to_o another_o and_o not_o bring_v any_o point_n to_o a_o good_a issue_n §._o sect._n 11_o that_o we_o must_v conclude_v our_o preparation_n unto_o meditation_n with_o prayer_n and_o thus_o have_v prepare_v both_o our_o person_n and_o matter_n the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o preparation_n be_v that_o we_o conclude_v it_o and_o make_v entrance_n 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o into_o our_o meditation_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n for_o god_n direction_n and_o blessing_n upon_o our_o intend_a exercise_n for_o see_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n but_o all_o our_o grace_n and_o goodness_n come_v from_o god_n the_o father_n of_o light_n from_o who_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n descend_v therefore_o let_v we_o not_o fond_o presume_v upon_o our_o own_o strength_n as_o though_o we_o be_v able_a to_o achieve_v so_o weighty_a and_o difficult_a a_o business_n without_o his_o aid_n but_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o averseness_n to_o this_o holy_a duty_n let_v we_o crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o only_o can_v enable_v we_o unto_o it_o beside_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n be_v of_o like_a nature_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o regenerate_a spirit_n be_v mutual_a help_v one_o to_o another_o meditation_n prepare_v matter_n for_o our_o prayer_n and_o bring_v unto_o they_o fervency_n of_o zeal_n and_o heat_n of_o devotion_n and_o prayer_n return_v again_o to_o our_o meditation_n this_o borrow_a fervor_n and_o vigour_n when_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n it_o have_v fetch_v it_o from_o god_n and_o as_o the_o natural_a heat_n and_o moisture_n preserve_v one_o another_o and_o both_o fail_v when_o one_o be_v defective_a the_o one_o perish_v for_o want_n of_o heat_n and_o the_o other_o for_o want_n of_o nourishment_n or_o as_o there_o be_v between_o the_o stomach_n and_o heart_n such_o intercourse_n as_o preserve_v they_o both_o in_o their_o well-being_n the_o stomach_n prepare_v matter_n and_o nourishment_n for_o preserve_v in_o the_o heart_n the_o vital_a spirit_n and_o the_o heart_n return_v these_o spirit_n again_o to_o the_o stomach_n which_o give_v it_o natural_a heat_n and_o warmth_n whereby_o it_o be_v fit_v and_o enable_v to_o make_v good_a concoction_n so_o be_v it_o between_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n which_o be_v mutual_a helper_n one_o to_o another_o and_o neither_o of_o both_o retain_v long_o their_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n if_o either_o of_o they_o do_v fail_v the_o other_o but_o this_o prayer_n which_o be_v to_o prepare_v we_o for_o meditation_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v pithy_a and_o fervent_a then_o long_o and_o in_o many_o word_n see_v it_o be_v not_o the_o main_n duty_n which_o be_v here_o intend_a but_o only_o a_o preparative_n make_v way_n unto_o it_o wherein_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o debility_n and_o insufficiency_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o some_o such_o form_n as_o this_o which_o follow_v o_o lord_n my_o god_n who_o art_n infinite_o good_a and_o gracious_a in_o thyself_o and_o the_o chief_a author_n of_o whatsoever_o goodness_n there_o be_v in_o i_o both_o as_o thou_o move_v i_o thereunto_o by_o thy_o commandment_n and_o enabl_a i_o unto_o it_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o pardon_v my_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n whereby_o i_o have_v make_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o approach_v into_o thy_o glorious_a and_o holy_a presence_n and_o unable_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o purge_v i_o thorough_o from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o they_o all_o in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o thou_o and_o i_o to_o hide_v thy_o face_n and_o to_o stop_v the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o thy_o favour_n from_o i_o and_o see_v thou_o require_v this_o duty_n which_o i_o be_o now_o about_o to_o perform_v and_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o yield_v obedience_n o_o thou_o who_o be_v only_a able_a to_o bring_v it_o to_o good_a effect_n vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o enable_v i_o to_o achieve_v it_o in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o and_o profitable_a for_o my_o own_o salvation_n inlighten_v my_o darken_a understanding_n that_o i_o may_v right_o conceive_v of_o thy_o truth_n sharpen_v my_o invention_n strengthen_v my_o memory_n incline_v my_o averse_a will_n to_o this_o holy_a duty_n sanctify_v supple_a and_o soften_v my_o hard_a and_o rebellious_a heart_n and_o enlarge_v it_o with_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a desire_n inflame_v it_o with_o the_o love_n of_o thou_o and_o spiritual_a thing_n with_o fervent_a devotion_n and_o with_o a_o ardent_a zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n rectify_v the_o disorder_n of_o my_o corrupt_a affection_n and_o tumultuous_a passion_n curb_n and_o keep_v in_o my_o wander_a thought_n and_o rove_a heart_n and_o knit_v they_o fast_o unto_o thou_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o fear_n that_o they_o may_v not_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o distract_v i_o in_o this_o duty_n but_o grant_v that_o they_o may_v be_v so_o whole_o intent_n to_o this_o present_a exercise_n that_o i_o may_v bring_v it_o to_o some_o profitable_a and_o good_a issue_n and_o so_o bless_v i_o therein_o that_o i_o may_v find_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o in_o my_o own_o soul_n by_o have_v the_o point_n on_o which_o i_o be_o now_o to_o meditate_v better_o clear_v to_o my_o understanding_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o save_v knowledge_n more_o thorough_o imprint_v in_o my_o weak_a memory_n that_o it_o may_v be_v always_o ready_a for_o use_v and_o more_o effectual_o wrought_v into_o my_o heart_n and_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v hereby_o find_v my_o corruption_n more_o subdue_v and_o abate_v the_o save_a grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n increase_v and_o my_o whole_a man_n more_o and_o more_o enable_v to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o diligence_n all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o my_o own_o soul_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n cap._n xix_o of_o our_o progress_n and_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n and_o what_o be_v require_v therein_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v proceed_v orderly_o in_o this_o exercise_n lay_v down_o the_o ground_n in_o our_o understanding_n and_o build_n upon_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o our_o ingress_n &_o preparation_n to_o meditation_n the_o second_o point_n propound_v be_v our_o progress_n &_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n itself_o wherein_o we_o must_v avoid_v disorder_n and_o preposterous_a handle_n of_o the_o point_n propound_v to_o our_o meditation_n which_o be_v the_o author_n of_o tumultuous_a confusion_n by_o which_o be_v tire_v we_o either_o break_v off_o the_o exercise_n or_o continue_v it_o without_o fruit_n and_o contrariwise_o proceed_v in_o a_o orderly_a course_n first_o lay_v the_o ground_n of_o this_o exercise_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o they_o to_o which_o purpose_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v diverse_a end_n of_o this_o exercise_n as_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n and_o the_o imprint_n of_o
bring_v the_o point_n in_o hand_n within_o the_o compass_n and_o reach_v of_o our_o understanding_n which_o when_o we_o have_v do_v we_o must_v further_o amplify_v and_o enlarge_v our_o matter_n that_o yet_o our_o mind_n may_v more_o clear_o and_o distinct_o conceive_v and_o comprehend_v it_o and_o our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n may_v afterward_o work_v upon_o and_o apply_v it_o for_o better_a and_o more_o plentiful_a use_n in_o the_o inflame_a of_o our_o love_n and_o stir_v up_o our_o devotion_n by_o bring_v it_o through_o the_o common_a place_n of_o invention_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o art_n which_o be_v but_o the_o polish_n and_o perfect_v of_o natural_a reason_n it_o will_v not_o seem_v hard_a or_o strange_a unto_o we_o if_o we_o have_v but_o the_o help_n of_o some_o good_a direction_n and_o fit_a example_n for_o our_o imitation_n now_o these_o place_n of_o which_o i_o speak_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o kind_n as_o the_o efficient_a cause_n procreant_a or_o conseruant_a principal_a or_o instrumental_a the_o matter_n of_o which_o and_o the_o form_n by_o which_o it_o exi_v the_o final_a cause_n for_o which_o it_o be_v and_o whereunto_o it_o tend_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o the_o subject_a place_n wherein_o it_o be_v or_o the_o object_n about_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v the_o adjunct_n property_n and_o as_o we_o call_v they_o the_o appurtenance_n belong_v to_o it_o what_o thing_n be_v diverse_a from_o it_o or_o opposite_a or_o contrary_n unto_o it_o either_o in_o relation_n or_o nature_n the_o thing_n whereunto_o it_o may_v be_v compare_v either_o in_o quantity_n or_o quality_n and_o by_o what_o similitude_n it_o may_v be_v illustrate_v and_o make_v thereby_o both_o more_o easy_a and_o familiar_a and_o more_o fit_a to_o make_v in_o the_o memory_n a_o deep_a impression_n and_o to_o work_v with_o great_a efficacy_n upon_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n the_o name_n and_o title_n of_o it_o which_o be_v right_o give_v do_v show_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v call_v by_o they_o the_o which_o be_v best_a consider_v when_o we_o define_v the_o thing_n whereof_o we_o meditate_v where_o beginning_n with_o the_o name_n of_o the_o thing_n define_v we_o may_v proceed_v to_o the_o part_n of_o the_o definition_n but_o above_o all_o other_o place_n we_o be_v to_o prefer_v the_o divine_a testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v most_o effectual_a for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o the_o understanding_n the_o convince_a of_o the_o judgement_n the_o persuade_v and_o incline_v of_o the_o will_n and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n upon_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v most_o profitable_a that_o we_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n those_o place_n which_o be_v fit_a for_o our_o purpose_n to_o prove_v or_o illustrate_v the_o matter_n in_o hand_n and_o to_o apply_v they_o for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o confirm_v of_o all_o the_o other_o place_n of_o invention_n as_o proof_n of_o they_o orderly_o proceed_v from_o one_o to_o another_o in_o that_o method_n and_o manner_n before_o express_v to_o all_o which_o purpose_v the_o testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n be_v most_o pregnant_a powerful_a and_o profitable_a for_o howsoever_o humane_a testimony_n be_v above_o all_o other_o argument_n of_o least_o authority_n and_o efficacy_n in_o any_o art_n because_o their_o whole_a strength_n rest_v upon_o the_o credit_n of_o man_n who_o be_v all_o liar_n and_o subject_a to_o error_n yet_o in_o matter_n of_o divinity_n testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n be_v of_o great_a validity_n and_o authority_n and_o far_o above_o all_o other_o argument_n and_o proof_n produce_v by_o humane_a reason_n see_v they_o be_v the_o oracle_n of_o god_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o can_v neither_o deceive_v nor_o be_v deceive_v and_o be_v sufficient_a to_o all_o spiritual_a use_n will_v yield_v unto_o we_o plentiful_a matter_n to_o furnish_v our_o meditation_n though_o we_o be_v unable_a to_o make_v use_n of_o the_o other_o notwithstanding_o those_o other_o help_n by_o bring_v the_o point_n in_o hand_n through_o all_o the_o common_a place_n of_o invention_n especial_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n be_v join_v with_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v neglect_v because_o they_o will_v much_o further_o we_o in_o our_o orderly_a proceed_n and_o for_o the_o amplify_a and_o enlarge_n clear_n and_o prove_v the_o point_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v and_o furnish_v we_o with_o variety_n of_o matter_n yet_o here_o too_o much_o curiosity_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v in_o bring_v every_o point_n through_o every_o head_n or_o common_a place_n of_o invention_n because_o every_o theme_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v will_v not_o admit_v such_o consideration_n as_o god_n infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n and_o far_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a reason_n can_v in_o our_o meditation_n of_o he_o be_v bring_v through_o the_o most_o of_o those_o common_a place_n see_v he_o have_v no_o cause_n be_v jehovah_n the_o cause_n of_o cause_n and_o have_v his_o be_v in_o himself_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n neither_o have_v he_o if_o we_o speak_v proper_o any_o place_n see_v he_o contain_v all_o thing_n and_o be_v contain_v of_o nothing_o nor_o any_o accident_n or_o quality_n see_v all_o his_o attribute_n and_o property_n be_v his_o essence_n nor_o any_o contrary_n see_v there_o can_v be_v the_o like_a reason_n of_o thing_n finite_a and_o he_o that_o be_v infinite_a and_o nothing_o can_v true_o oppose_v his_o omnipotent_a nature_n although_o they_o do_v it_o in_o show_n and_o in_o our_o weak_a apprehension_n neither_o can_v he_o be_v compare_v in_o quantity_n or_o quality_n see_v he_o be_v above_o all_o comparison_n and_o nothing_o be_v equal_a or_o like_a unto_o he_o and_o final_o he_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o any_o distribution_n be_v a_o most_o simple_a nature_n and_o indivisible_a who_o have_v neither_o genus_fw-la nor_o species_n part_n nor_o member_n nor_o unto_o any_o definition_n see_v his_o infinite_a nature_n be_v unsearchable_a howsoever_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v by_o that_o which_o he_o be_v not_o rather_o than_o by_o that_o he_o be_v though_o he_o be_v the_o chief_a be_v that_o we_o may_v in_o some_o dark_a manner_n conceive_v of_o he_o in_o our_o shallow_a capacity_n beside_o there_o be_v other_o theme_n which_o we_o can_v bring_v through_o diverse_a of_o these_o head_n without_o much_o difficulty_n especial_o the_o specifical_a matter_n and_o form_n which_o in_o most_o thing_n be_v unknown_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o our_o course_n must_v be_v among_o many_o place_n of_o invention_n to_o take_v those_o which_o be_v most_o pregnant_a and_o profitable_a do_v with_o some_o ease_n offer_v themselves_o to_o our_o meditation_n as_o the_o cause_n efficient_a and_o effect_n property_n and_o quality_n and_o not_o tie_v ourselves_o too_o strict_o to_o find_v out_o all_o which_o will_v rather_o distract_v than_o help_v we_o in_o this_o exercise_n but_o chief_o aim_v in_o all_o this_o discourse_n of_o our_o understanding_n at_o the_o right_a use_n and_o main_a end_n of_o it_o which_o be_v not_o curious_o to_o play_v the_o artist_n but_o to_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o a_o religious_a exercise_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o devotion_n our_o enrich_n with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n when_o we_o find_v any_o difficulty_n in_o our_o invention_n or_o stop_v in_o our_o way_n we_o must_v pass_v by_o it_o and_o think_v on_o that_o which_o be_v next_o and_o more_o easy_a to_o be_v find_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o be_v in_o our_o meditation_n chief_o to_o respect_v our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n our_o life_n and_o action_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o proceed_v in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o meditation_n which_o respect_v the_o discourse_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n the_o second_o part_n respect_v the_o practic_a faculty_n the_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n the_o life_n and_o action_n unto_o which_o in_o this_o exercise_n we_o be_v to_o have_v chief_a regard_n that_o they_o may_v thereby_o be_v sanctify_v and_o nourish_v in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o do_v by_o the_o former_a mean_n provide_v plenty_n of_o spiritual_a food_n fit_a for_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n unless_o we_o also_o feed_v upon_o it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o they_o for_o their_o special_a use_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o prepare_v abundant_a mean_n and_o matter_n for_o our_o spiritual_a good_a unless_o we_o fit_v and_o apply_v they_o to_o those_o end_n and_o use_n for_o
unto_o he_o and_o a_o proud_a scorner_n of_o his_o humble_a zeal_n in_o god_n service_n if_o jehoram_n the_o son_n of_o good_a jehosaphat_n marry_v with_o ahabs_n daughter_n it_o will_v be_v a_o strong_a inducement_n to_o make_v he_o a_o idolater_n and_o to_o do_v evil_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n 18._o 2._o king_n 8._o 18._o §._o sect._n 3_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v shun_v wicked_a company_n unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n dehort_v we_o from_o entertain_v near_o society_n and_o alliance_n with_o the_o wicked_a we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n 14._o 2._o king_n 3._o 14._o of_o god_n servant_n who_o have_v careful_o shun_v all_o fellowship_n with_o they_o thus_o elisha_n so_o much_o detest_v the_o wicked_a life_n and_o reign_n of_o idolatrous_a jehoram_n that_o have_v he_o not_o respect_v the_o presence_n of_o jehosaphat_n who_o be_v in_o his_o company_n he_o will_v not_o as_o he_o profess_v so_o much_o as_o have_v look_v towards_o he_o nor_o see_v he_o so_o the_o apostle_n john_n as_o it_o be_v record_v of_o he_o find_v cerinthus_n a_o blasphemous_a heretic_n in_o a_o bath_n with_o some_o of_o his_o consort_n 3._o jerenaeus_fw-la advers_o haeres_fw-la l._n 3._o c._n 3._o belch_a out_o blasphemy_n against_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o haste_n depart_v with_o his_o company_n for_o fear_v of_o be_v attach_v by_o god_n judgement_n together_o with_o they_o who_o be_v no_o soon_o go_v out_o of_o the_o company_n but_o present_o the_o house_n fall_v down_o and_o overwhelm_v all_o that_o curse_a crew_n but_o most_o plain_o may_v we_o see_v this_o practise_v in_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a david_n who_o in_o many_o place_n show_v how_o much_o he_o hate_v and_o shun_v the_o society_n of_o wicked_a man_n i_o have_v not_o say_v he_o sit_v with_o vain_a person_n neither_o will_v i_o go_v in_o with_o 5._o psal_n 26._o 4_o 5._o dissembler_n i_o have_v hate_v the_o congregation_n of_o evil_a doer_n and_o i_o will_v not_o sit_v with_o the_o wicked_a a_o froward_a heart_n shall_v depart_v from_o i_o i_o will_v not_o know_v a_o wicked_a person_n 7._o psal_n 101._o 4_o 7._o he_o that_o work_v deceit_n shall_v not_o dwell_v within_o my_o house_n he_o that_o tell_v lie_n shall_v not_o tarry_v in_o my_o sight_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o banish_v they_o out_o of_o his_o company_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n and_o away_o from_o i_o you_o wicked_a 115._o psal_n 6._o 8._o psal_n 119._o 115._o etc._n etc._n i_o will_v keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o my_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o shun_v the_o society_n of_o wicked_a man_n first_o because_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a tentation_n unto_o evil_n beside_o which_o testimony_n and_o example_n we_o may_v add_v diverse_a effectual_a reason_n which_o may_v dissuade_v we_o from_o keep_v company_n with_o wicked_a man_n as_o first_o because_o we_o shall_v be_v in_o great_a danger_n to_o grow_v in_o short_a time_n like_o unto_o they_o for_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a tentation_n to_o draw_v we_o unto_o all_o evil_a and_o it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n to_o leave_v we_o when_o we_o wilful_o rush_v into_o it_o the_o love_n which_o we_o bear_v to_o their_o person_n will_v lessen_v daily_o our_o mislike_n of_o their_o sin_n make_v we_o to_o think_v they_o at_o first_o less_o heinous_a than_o they_o be_v afterward_o small_a and_o venial_a then_o tolerable_a and_o excusable_a till_o at_o last_o we_o come_v to_o justify_v and_o defend_v they_o to_o approve_v and_o practice_v they_o beside_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o contagious_a nature_n and_o we_o most_o apt_a to_o receive_v infection_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o spread_v as_o fast_o as_o the_o plague_n in_o a_o city_n or_o the_o rot_n in_o a_o flock_n of_o sheep_n for_o not_o only_o be_v the_o example_n of_o the_o wicked_a of_o such_o great_a force_n that_o if_o we_o keep_v they_o company_n they_o think_v it_o a_o strange_a thing_n if_o we_o do_v not_o run_v with_o they_o into_o the_o same_o excess_n of_o riot_n but_o they_o be_v also_o ready_a to_o set_v upon_o we_o 4._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 4._o with_o persuasion_n and_o to_o use_v argument_n of_o worldly_a advantage_n to_o allure_v we_o to_o accompany_v they_o in_o their_o wickedness_n as_o solomon_n teach_v us._n be_v 12_o pro._n 1._o 10_o 11_o 12_o herein_o like_a to_o they_o who_o be_v sick_a of_o the_o plague_n that_o care_v not_o how_o many_o be_v infect_v by_o they_o that_o so_o the_o few_o may_v shun_v their_o company_n and_o this_o david_n know_v to_o be_v so_o strong_a a_o tentation_n that_o resolve_v to_o keep_v god_n commandment_n he_o first_o cause_v the_o worker_n of_o wickedness_n to_o depart_v from_o he_o 115._o psal_n 119._o 115._o because_o so_o long_o as_o they_o consort_v with_o he_o he_o have_v little_a hope_n of_o make_v good_a his_o resolution_n and_o find_v not_o power_n in_o himself_o to_o resist_v it_o because_o of_o the_o many_o allurement_n and_o bait_n of_o wickedness_n he_o desire_v by_o prayer_n god_n assistance_n incline_v not_o my_o heart_n to_o any_o evil_a thing_n to_o practice_v wicked_a work_n with_o man_n that_o work_v iniquity_n and_o let_v i_o not_o eat_v of_o their_o dainty_n 4._o psal_n 141._o 4._o thus_o elymas_n the_o sorcerer_n be_v it_o seem_v in_o time_n past_o gracious_a with_o sergius_n paulus_n the_o deputy_n so_o malicious_o withstand_v the_o apostle_n paul_n and_o barnabas_n and_o so_o powerful_o wrought_v with_o the_o governor_n to_o turn_v he_o away_o from_o the_o faith_n that_o the_o apostle_n be_v fain_o vehement_o to_o 8._o act._n 13._o 8._o oppose_v he_o and_o to_o disgrace_v he_o with_o the_o deputy_n by_o bring_v upon_o that_o caitiff_n by_o miracle_n a_o fearful_a judgement_n of_o god_n and_o this_o danger_n of_o be_v taint_v and_o corrupt_v with_o the_o sin_n of_o wicked_a man_n by_o keep_v they_o company_n solomon_n plain_o impli_v where_o he_o persuade_v we_o to_o make_v no_o friendship_n with_o a_o angry_a man_n and_o not_o to_o go_v with_o one_o that_o be_v furious_a lest_o we_o 24._o pro._n 22._o 24._o learn_v his_o way_n and_o get_v a_o snare_n to_o our_o soul_n for_o as_o he_o say_v before_o thorn_n 5._o verse_n 5._o and_o snare_n be_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o froward_a he_o that_o do_v keep_v his_o soul_n shall_v be_v far_o from_o they_o and_o so_o likewise_o the_o apostle_n where_o persuade_v the_o corinthian_n to_o excommunicate_v the_o incestuous_a person_n lest_o they_o shall_v be_v infect_v with_o his_o example_n use_v this_o as_o a_o reason_n because_o sin_n be_v like_a unto_o leaven_n a_o little_a whereof_o leaven_v the_o whole_a lump_n the_o which_o we_o see_v 6._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 6._o verify_v in_o the_o example_n of_o joseph_n who_o notwithstanding_o that_o he_o be_v 16._o gen._n 42._o 15_o 16._o so_o virtuous_a and_o religious_a yet_o live_v in_o the_o king_n court_n learned_a to_o swear_v ordinary_o by_o the_o life_n of_o pharaoh_n yea_o if_o their_o example_n be_v not_o strong_a enough_o to_o allure_v we_o to_o sin_n yet_o other_o motive_n draw_v we_o into_o it_o and_o especial_o fear_v of_o their_o scorn_n and_o reproach_n violence_n and_o persecution_n if_o we_o go_v not_o with_o they_o hand_n in_o hand_n in_o their_o evil_a course_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v in_o the_o court_n of_o achish_n one_o time_n base_o counterfeit_v madness_n and_o at_o another_o time_n dissemble_v and_o feign_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o friend_n to_o the_o philistines_n and_o a_o enemy_n to_o god_n people_n and_o in_o the_o apostle_n peter_n who_o caesarium_fw-la nazian_n ad_fw-la caesarium_fw-la be_v among_o the_o high-priest_n servant_n for_o fear_n of_o they_o deni_v his_o master_n so_o that_o as_o one_o say_v witty_o if_o we_o keep_v company_n with_o wicked_a man_n though_o we_o be_v not_o burn_v with_o their_o fire_n yet_o we_o shall_v be_v smutcht_v with_o the_o smoke_n yea_o not_o only_o do_v wicked_a man_n hurt_v we_o in_o these_o respect_n by_o this_o society_n and_o familiarity_n if_o see_v their_o sin_n we_o do_v not_o show_v our_o dislike_n by_o our_o rebuke_n and_o if_o they_o will_v do_v no_o good_a by_o leave_v their_o company_n but_o we_o also_o shall_v hurt_v they_o and_o harden_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v no_o small_a hearten_v and_o encourage_v of_o wicked_a man_n to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o evil_a course_n when_o as_o they_o be_v countenance_v with_o the_o society_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o be_v move_v to_o think_v that_o they_o be_v if_o not_o commendable_a yet_o at_o least_o tolerable_a or_o else_o man_n of_o such_o piety_n will_v not_o be_v so_o inward_a and_o familiar_a with_o they_o whereas_o contrariwise_o by_o shun_v
who_o be_v worthy_o reject_v in_o adam_n both_o for_o the_o guilt_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o we_o have_v derive_v from_o he_o now_o this_o benefit_n of_o christ_n give_v we_o of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n may_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o most_o forcible_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o love_n god_n above_o all_o thing_n who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o that_o he_o have_v not_o spare_v to_o give_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o even_o unto_o the_o death_n that_o we_o by_o he_o may_v attain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n and_o also_o to_o express_v this_o love_n by_o labour_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o what_o shall_v withdraw_v our_o heart_n from_o god_n which_o he_o have_v tie_v unto_o he_o by_o such_o a_o bond_n of_o love_n that_o be_v much_o strong_a than_o death_n itself_o why_o shall_v any_o hire_n entice_v we_o to_o neglect_v his_o service_n and_o to_o serve_v satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n by_o commit_v any_o know_a sin_n unless_o it_o be_v of_o equal_a value_n to_o that_o gift_n that_o god_n have_v give_v to_o we_o and_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o appropriate_v we_o unto_o himself_o for_o his_o own_o service_n but_o ten_o thousand_o world_n can_v match_v this_o gift_n and_o why_o then_o shall_v we_o lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o it_o by_o neglect_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o hire_v ourselves_o to_o work_v wickedness_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n shall_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v our_o redeemer_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o as_o christ_n our_o saviour_n give_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n his_o father_n so_o also_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o he_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o most_o powerful_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o the_o diligent_a performance_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o though_o the_o work_n of_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n be_v inestimable_a benefit_n yet_o this_o much_o exceed_v they_o be_v far_o above_o all_o humane_a conceit_n and_o so_o unspeakable_a that_o it_o can_v never_o be_v sufficient_o express_v and_o magnify_v by_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n yet_o let_v we_o take_v as_o we_o be_v able_a some_o slender_a view_n of_o it_o and_o with_o ravish_v wonder_n admire_v and_o adore_v the_o rest_n which_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o comprehend_v and_o consider_v first_o what_o we_o be_v who_o be_v thus_o redeem_v 10._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o to_o wit_n mortal_a man_n dust_n and_o ash_n weak_a and_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n yea_o enemy_n unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n second_o from_o what_o we_o be_v redeem_v namely_o out_o of_o the_o great_a and_o most_o desperate_a misery_n which_o can_v possible_o be_v incident_a unto_o any_o creature_n for_o christ_n have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o the_o fearful_a plague_n therein_o threaten_v temporal_a and_o eternal_a from_o the_o miserable_a bondage_n and_o captivity_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n from_o death_n hell_n and_o everlasting_a condemnation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v so_o desperate_o and_o unrecoverable_o plunge_v into_o these_o fearful_a misery_n that_o we_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o help_v ourselves_o yea_o when_o all_o the_o power_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v altogether_o unsufficient_a to_o do_v we_o any_o good_a three_o consider_v who_o redeem_v such_o poor_a sinful_a wretch_n out_o of_o this_o woeful_a plight_n even_o the_o glorious_a son_n of_o god_n equal_a to_o his_o father_n in_o power_n and_o majesty_n he_o vouchsafe_v to_o pity_v we_o in_o our_o misery_n and_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o deliverance_n four_o consider_v the_o mean_n which_o he_o use_v to_o effect_v this_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n namely_o by_o humble_v himself_o in_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n and_o unite_n it_o in_o a_o substantial_a and_o inseparable_a union_n unto_o his_o divine_a nature_n that_o so_o he_o may_v in_o our_o stead_n do_v and_o suffer_v whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n five_o consider_v the_o manner_n of_o effect_v this_o great_a work_n or_o the_o mean_n which_o he_o use_v that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o namely_o by_o offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n as_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o suffer_v in_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n all_o those_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n as_o all_o the_o misery_n of_o his_o life_n poverty_n and_o mean_a birth_n flight_n from_o his_o enemy_n the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n hunger_n weariness_n the_o persecution_n scorn_n reproach_n and_o slander_n of_o the_o world_n and_o wicked_a man_n and_o those_o especial_o which_o he_o endure_v a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n for_o he_o be_v betray_v by_o his_o own_o apostle_n and_o forsake_v by_o the_o rest_n apprehend_v by_o his_o enemy_n and_o by_o they_o most_o injurious_o and_o barbarous_o abuse_v and_o hale_v from_o one_o judgement_n seat_n to_o another_o false_o accuse_v wrongful_o condemn_v blindfolded_a buffet_v rail_v at_o spit_v upon_o scorn_v and_o mock_v whip_v crown_v with_o thorn_n and_o crucify_v and_o so_o suffer_v for_o we_o that_o cruel_a ignominious_a and_o accurse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o his_o father_n wrath_n due_a to_o our_o sin_n which_o make_v he_o to_o sweat_v drop_n of_o blood_n and_o under_o the_o weight_n of_o this_o intolerable_a burden_n to_o complain_v as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o forsake_v of_o god_n all_o which_o he_o willing_o meek_o and_o patient_o suffer_v for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o 2._o psal_n 100_o 2._o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n so_o that_o we_o be_v now_o his_o by_o a_o treble_a right_n for_o he_o have_v make_v we_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v his_o even_o his_o home-born_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o our_o birth_n and_o be_v he_o preserve_v we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v and_o so_o we_o be_v his_o hire_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o all_o love_n and_o duty_n for_o the_o rich_a wage_n of_o his_o bounteous_a benefit_n and_o final_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o mortal_a enemy_n by_o give_v for_o we_o not_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o thing_n but_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o precious_a blood_n as_o a_o price_n to_o satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v no_o more_o our_o own_o but_o 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o he_o by_o the_o law_n of_o redemption_n what_o then_o remain_v but_o that_o we_o yield_v unto_o our_o saviour_n his_o own_o right_n which_o he_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v and_o see_v he_o have_v give_v a_o price_n for_o we_o which_o be_v of_o ten_o thousand_o yea_o infinite_a time_n more_o value_n than_o his_o purchase_n o_o let_v we_o not_o defraud_v he_o of_o his_o bargain_n but_o devote_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n whole_o to_o he_o that_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o by_o our_o service_n and_o be_v sorry_a that_o we_o have_v no_o more_o to_o give_v unto_o he_o we_o owe_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o before_o by_o right_a of_o creation_n but_o by_o our_o sin_n rob_v he_o of_o his_o due_n by_o sell_v ourselves_o over_o to_o satan_n as_o his_o slave_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o now_o he_o have_v again_o make_v we_o his_o own_o by_o give_v himself_o as_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o again_o deprive_v he_o of_o his_o right_n and_o defraud_v he_o of_o his_o service_n which_o if_o we_o ungrateful_o do_v there_o remain_v no_o further_a sacrifice_n 26._o heb._n 10._o 26._o for_o sin_n he_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o shall_v we_o think_v it_o too_o much_o to_o give_v ourselves_o to_o he_o he_o come_v not_o to_o be_v serve_v but_o to_o serve_v and_o to_o give_v 28._o mat._n 20._o 28._o his_o life_n a_o ransom_n for_o many_o and_o shall_v the_o servant_n detract_v his_o service_n when_o his_o lord_n and_o master_n his_o king_n and_o sovereign_n have_v abase_v himself_o to_o do_v service_n for_o he_o he_o have_v
tentation_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n for_o whereas_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v give_v unto_o he_o all_o advantage_n against_o they_o and_o by_o leave_v off_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n do_v lie_v open_a to_o his_o poisonous_a dart_n so_o as_o he_o may_v easy_o persuade_v they_o that_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n see_v they_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o be_v not_o ingraft_v into_o christ_n see_v they_o bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o they_o be_v out_o of_o god_n favour_n see_v they_o have_v no_o care_n to_o please_v he_o by_o perform_v such_o duty_n as_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o final_o that_o they_o be_v not_o the_o child_n of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v nothing_o like_o he_o nor_o reform_v according_a to_o his_o image_n nor_o heir_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n see_v they_o have_v not_o purge_v themselves_o as_o it_o become_v those_o who_o have_v this_o hope_n contrariwise_o when_o we_o keep_v this_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o we_o may_v without_o danger_n repel_v all_o his_o fiery_a dart_n see_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n while_o we_o labour_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o that_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n see_v without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o that_o we_o be_v god_n child_n see_v we_o resemble_v he_o 5._o joh._n 15._o 5._o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o labour_n after_o perfection_n as_o he_o be_v perfect_a that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n see_v we_o feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n effectual_a in_o we_o for_o the_o mortify_n and_o subdue_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o final_o that_o maugre_o all_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n see_v our_o merciful_a god_n have_v gracious_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v reward_v our_o temporary_a service_n with_o this_o inestimable_a and_o eternal_a wage_n and_o crown_v his_o own_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o the_o fruit_n which_o we_o have_v bring_v forth_o of_o they_o in_o the_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o endless_a joy_n and_o immortality_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n the_o four_o benefit_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o thereby_o we_o be_v continual_o prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n so_o that_o the_o manifold_a evil_n 27._o heb._n 9_o 27._o which_o accompany_v it_o can_v hurt_v we_o nor_o the_o dreadful_a terror_n thereof_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v us._n for_o howsoever_o it_o be_v appoint_v that_o all_o must_v die_v and_o this_o sentence_n like_o the_o law_n of_o the_o mede_n and_o persian_n be_v irrevocable_a yet_o to_o those_o that_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n the_o nature_n of_o death_n be_v quite_o change_v and_o the_o sting_n thereof_o take_v away_o for_o of_o the_o last_o and_o great_a evil_a it_o be_v make_v unto_o they_o a_o preparative_n to_o the_o chief_a good_a of_o a_o enemy_n it_o be_v become_v a_o friend_n of_o a_o sergeant_n to_o arrest_v we_o and_o imprison_v we_o in_o hell_n it_o be_v become_v a_o joyful_a messenger_n send_v of_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o all_o worldly_a misery_n and_o to_o bring_v we_o into_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o wise_a man_n say_v that_o howsoever_o 32._o pro._n 14._o 32._o the_o wicked_a be_v drive_v away_o in_o his_o wickedness_n yet_o the_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o his_o death_n and_o that_o riches_n profit_v not_o in_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n but_o righteousness_n deliver_v 4._o chap._n 11._o 4._o from_o death_n that_o be_v from_o the_o sting_n of_o death_n and_o all_o the_o evil_n that_o do_v accompany_v it_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n pronounce_v they_o bless_v 13._o apoc._n 14._o 13._o that_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o they_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o work_n follow_v they_o namely_o that_o they_o may_v be_v crown_v with_o joy_n and_o immortality_n the_o which_o if_o it_o be_v well_o weigh_v may_v just_o not_o only_o free_v the_o faithful_a from_o the_o immoderate_a fear_n of_o death_n but_o also_o make_v it_o appear_v precious_a in_o their_o eye_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o move_v they_o joan._n psal_n 116._o 15._o phil._n 1._o 21_o 23._o august_n in_o 1._o epist_n joan._n with_o the_o apostle_n to_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n see_v that_o be_v best_a of_o all_o and_o as_o one_o say_v not_o to_o die_v patient_o but_o to_o live_v with_o patience_n and_o to_o die_v with_o joy_n for_o who_o rejoice_v not_o when_o after_o a_o wearisome_a pilgrimage_n he_o approach_v near_o unto_o his_o own_o country_n when_o after_o a_o dangerous_a passage_n wherein_o he_o have_v be_v toss_v and_o turmoil_v with_o adverse_a wind_n and_o tempestuous_a storm_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o arrive_v safe_o in_o the_o long_o expect_a haven_n when_o after_o his_o day_n labour_n he_o come_v to_o receive_v liberal_a wage_n and_o when_o after_o a_o dangerous_a and_o doubtful_a fight_n have_v conquer_v all_o his_o enemy_n he_o be_v to_o be_v present_v by_o the_o holy_a angel_n before_o his_o sovereign_a king_n that_o he_o may_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o howsoever_o death_n have_v many_o terror_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o yet_o to_o those_o that_o have_v serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n they_o need_v not_o seem_v terrible_a see_v against_o every_o blow_n they_o have_v their_o ward_n against_o every_o poison_n their_o sovereign_a antidote_n they_o must_v leave_v the_o world_n but_o they_o must_v go_v to_o heaven_n forgo_v their_o riches_n but_o for_o they_o enjoy_v heavenly_a treasure_n be_v deprive_v of_o momentanie_n delight_n but_o that_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n lose_v the_o comfort_n of_o all_o their_o friend_n but_o in_o lieu_n of_o it_o shall_v have_v the_o sweet_a society_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n yea_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o to_o enjoy_v be_v to_o be_v perfect_o happy_a yea_o but_o it_o be_v a_o grievous_a sight_n to_o behold_v our_o friend_n mourn_v for_o our_o departure_n but_o this_o be_v recompense_v with_o the_o hope_n of_o our_o happy_a meeting_n and_o the_o present_a joy_n of_o our_o heavenly_a entertainment_n by_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o friend_n that_o be_v go_v before_o us._n yea_o but_o death_n be_v a_o straight_a and_o painful_a passage_n but_o it_o bring_v we_o to_o a_o spacious_a and_o glorious_a palace_n in_o our_o body_n we_o be_v afflict_v with_o many_o grief_n of_o sickness_n but_o these_o be_v ease_v with_o the_o inward_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o be_v in_o every_o part_n of_o our_o body_n rack_v with_o pain_n but_o they_o be_v only_o the_o throw_n that_o go_v before_o our_o heavenly_a birth_n whereby_o we_o be_v bear_v to_o everlasting_a and_o immortal_a glory_n our_o body_n must_v be_v bury_v and_o corrupt_a in_o the_o earth_n but_o be_v sow_v in_o corruption_n they_o shall_v arise_v incorruptible_a and_o our_o mortal_a shall_v 43_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 42_o 43_o put_v on_o immortality_n our_o weakness_n strength_n and_o our_o baseness_n glory_n final_o if_o live_v in_o god_n fear_n we_o die_v in_o his_o favour_n we_o may_v be_v strong_o arm_v against_o all_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n and_o expect_v it_o at_o all_o time_n with_o a_o joyful_a countenance_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v assure_v to_o be_v free_v from_o judgement_n &_o condemnation_n last_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o judgement_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o if_o we_o live_v here_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n our_o sin_n shall_v not_o come_v into_o judgement_n because_o they_o be_v already_o judge_v in_o christ_n who_o have_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o they_o and_o pay_v our_o debt_n to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n if_o we_o have_v be_v careful_a here_o to_o play_v the_o good_a steward_n and_o daily_o keep_v our_o reckon_n straight_o receive_v our_o acquittance_n and_o discharge_n before_o we_o sleep_v seal_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a and_o renew_a faith_n we_o shall_v have_v nothing_o to_o account_v for_o
chill_a and_o cold_a terror_n of_o death_n can_v daunt_v and_o dismay_v us._n it_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n our_o former_a care_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n and_o how_o we_o have_v walk_v with_o he_o &_o before_o he_o though_o not_o in_o legal_a perfection_n yet_o with_o integrity_n and_o uprightness_n 3._o esa_n 38._o 3._o of_o heart_n &_o how_o we_o have_v do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o god_n sight_n it_o witness_v with_o our_o conscience_n that_o we_o have_v be_v faithful_a steward_n who_o have_v well_o husband_v god_n talent_n entrust_v unto_o we_o and_o that_o our_o account_n be_v even_o so_o that_o we_o need_v not_o fear_v now_o when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n yea_o it_o put_v into_o our_o hand_n a_o general_a acquittance_n seal_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v have_v it_o in_o readiness_n when_o we_o appear_v before_o our_o judge_n it_o tell_v we_o that_o now_o all_o our_o labour_n be_v end_v and_o that_o nothing_o remain_v but_o to_o receive_v our_o wage_n and_o to_o keep_v with_o god_n his_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n a_o perpetual_a sabbath_n in_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n that_o now_o we_o be_v safe_o pass_v through_o a_o sea_n of_o danger_n and_o be_v arrive_v and_o enter_v into_o the_o heavenly_a haven_n of_o everlasting_a rest_n that_o we_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n and_o 8._o 2._o tim._n 4_o 7._o 8._o finish_v it_o with_o a_o happy_a victory_n and_o that_o now_o nothing_o remain_v but_o to_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n have_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o and_o be_v now_o ready_a to_o set_v upon_o our_o head_n with_o triumph_n and_o glory_n again_o a_o godly_a life_n change_v the_o nature_n of_o death_n and_o of_o a_o curse_n for_o sin_n make_v it_o to_o become_v a_o great_a blessing_n as_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o free_v we_o from_o all_o evil_n and_o to_o enter_v we_o into_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o chief_a good_a so_o that_o whosoever_o with_o the_o apostle_n have_v lead_v their_o life_n in_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n may_v say_v with_o he_o for_o to_o i_o to_o live_v be_v 21._o phil._n 1._o 21._o christ_n and_o to_o die_v be_v gain_v for_o the_o death_n of_o the_o godly_a put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o their_o trouble_n that_o all_o tear_n may_v be_v wipe_v from_o their_o eye_n it_o cause_v they_o 4._o apoc._n 21._o 4._o cease_v to_o sin_n which_o so_o long_o as_o they_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n hang_v upon_o they_o as_o a_o heavy_a burden_n and_o press_v out_o of_o they_o many_o a_o sorrowful_a sigh_n and_o deep_a groan_n it_o bring_v with_o it_o a_o joyful_a rest_n from_o all_o their_o labour_n which_o in_o this_o life_n be_v so_o tedious_a and_o troublesome_a and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o their_o wearisome_a pilgrimage_n it_o free_v they_o from_o all_o worldly_a misery_n from_o poverty_n and_o penury_n sore_n and_o sickness_n slander_n and_o disgrace_n and_o bring_v with_o it_o heavenly_a plenty_n and_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n kingdom_n perpetual_a health_n &_o everlasting_a glory_n it_o put_v a_o end_n to_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n and_o to_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o many_o mighty_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o more_o be_v able_a to_o disturb_v our_o peace_n it_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o society_n of_o wicked_a 5._o psal_n 120._o 5._o worldling_n which_o while_o we_o live_v be_v so_o irksome_a and_o dangerous_a and_o from_o participate_v with_o they_o either_o in_o their_o sin_n or_o punishment_n it_o secure_v we_o from_o the_o evil_n to_o come_v and_o acquit_v we_o from_o approach_a danger_n final_o as_o it_o put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o our_o evil_n both_o of_o punishment_n and_o sin_n so_o it_o serve_v as_o a_o entrance_n into_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o all_o good_a and_o for_o a_o straight_a gate_n whereby_o we_o pass_v into_o heavenly_a happiness_n all_o which_o consideration_n shall_v be_v effectual_a reason_n to_o persuade_v to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v always_o attend_v upon_o by_o such_o a_o bless_a death_n that_o bring_v so_o many_o comfort_n with_o it_o when_o all_o other_o comfort_n fail_v and_o so_o many_o joy_n after_o it_o of_o all_o which_o they_o deprive_v themselves_o who_o neglect_v god_n service_n and_o spend_v their_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o eager_a pursuit_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n will_v bring_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v final_o as_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v in_o this_o world_n profitable_a to_o all_o purpose_n so_o be_v it_o most_o beneficial_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o thereby_o we_o 6._o rom._n 8._o 1._o apoc._n 20._o 6._o be_v secure_v from_o that_o everlasting_a woe_n and_o misery_n prepare_v for_o all_o those_o who_o live_v and_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n see_v there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o who_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n which_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o second_o death_n shall_v have_v no_o power_n over_o they_o who_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n second_o we_o be_v assure_v hereby_o of_o heavenly_a happiness_n for_o they_o that_o have_v follow_v 28._o matth._n 19_o 28._o christ_n in_o the_o regeneration_n shall_v accompany_v he_o in_o glory_n they_o that_o have_v live_v like_o god_n child_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n as_o in_o this_o life_n they_o have_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o cry_v in_o their_o heart_n abba_n father_n so_o shall_v they_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v receive_v from_o their_o father_n their_o heavenly_a inheritance_n whereas_o they_o who_o have_v neglect_v these_o duty_n can_v neither_o have_v this_o hope_n here_o nor_o that_o fruition_n hereafter_o see_v without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v god_n for_o 14._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 2_o 3._o heb._n 12._o 14._o howsoever_o as_o one_o say_v god_n make_v we_o without_o ourselves_o yet_o he_o will_v augustine_n augustine_n not_o so_o save_v us._n but_o have_v give_v we_o a_o be_v reasonable_a soul_n and_o his_o word_n whereby_o he_o have_v make_v we_o acquaint_v with_o his_o will_n and_o require_v our_o conformity_n and_o obedience_n he_o will_v have_v we_o join_v with_o he_o in_o work_v out_o our_o own_o salvation_n by_o perform_v those_o duty_n 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o which_o he_o have_v prescribe_v and_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v to_o everlasting_a happiness_n so_o that_o though_o our_o service_n of_o god_n in_o holy_a duty_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o glory_n but_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n yet_o be_v the_o way_n which_o lead_v unto_o it_o all_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o shall_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n who_o go_v constant_o in_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o they_o who_o never_o go_v in_o this_o way_n can_v never_o come_v unto_o that_o glory_n unto_o which_o it_o lead_v final_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v most_o profitable_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v because_o god_n gracious_o crow_v his_o own_o grace_n in_o his_o child_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o in_o their_o new_a obedience_n with_o a_o proportionable_a measure_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n so_o that_o they_o who_o have_v in_o this_o life_n shine_v bright_a in_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n 3._o dan._n 12._o 3._o and_o godliness_n shall_v in_o that_o life_n shine_v bright_a in_o glory_n and_o blessedness_n they_o who_o have_v most_o glorify_v he_o by_o their_o holy_a conversation_n he_o will_v impart_v unto_o they_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o glory_n and_o both_o make_v they_o capable_a and_o replenish_v they_o with_o great_a joy_n so_o that_o if_o we_o have_v any_o care_n or_o desire_v to_o be_v secure_v from_o endless_a misery_n or_o to_o be_v assure_v of_o eternal_a happiness_n let_v we_o be_v move_v hereby_o to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n yea_o see_v the_o lord_n in_o some_o proportion_n fit_v his_o wage_n to_o our_o work_n and_o the_o rich_a reward_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n according_a to_o those_o endeavour_n which_o he_o have_v wrought_v in_o we_o of_o seek_v his_o glory_n let_v we_o be_v transport_v with_o a_o holy_a ambition_n devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o service_n &_o not_o only_o labour_v to_o keep_v a_o ordinary_a pace_n with_o other_o but_o strive_v for_o the_o rich_a prize_n let_v we_o endeavour_n to_o outstrip_v all_o that_o run_v with_o
100_o his_o testimony_n and_o keep_v his_o precept_n he_o give_v more_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n then_o to_o the_o ancient_a or_o then_o to_o their_o teacher_n the_o which_o shall_v be_v a_o powerful_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v hereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o this_o spiritual_a illumination_n and_o heavenly_a wisdom_n which_o be_v so_o high_a a_o privilege_n that_o it_o far_o exceed_v all_o worldly_a treasure_n in_o so_o much_o as_o he_o who_o best_o know_v it_o can_v not_o tell_v how_o to_o value_v it_o or_o to_o equal_v it_o with_o any_o price_n happy_a say_v he_o be_v the_o man_n that_o find_v wisdom_n and_o the_o 16._o pro._n 3._o 14_o 15._o &_o 8._o 11_o 19_o &_o 16._o 16._o man_n that_o get_v understanding_n for_o the_o merchandise_n thereof_o be_v better_a than_o the_o merchandise_n of_o silver_n and_o the_o gain_n thereof_o then_o fine_a gold_n she_o be_v more_o precious_a than_o ruby_n and_o all_o the_o thing_n thou_o can_v desire_v be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v unto_o she_o etc._n etc._n so_o job_n but_o where_o shall_v wisdom_n be_v find_v and_o where_o be_v the_o etc._n job_n 28._o 12_o 13._o etc._n etc._n place_n of_o understanding_n man_n know_v not_o the_o price_n thereof_o neither_o be_v it_o find_v in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n it_o can_v be_v get_v for_o gold_n neither_o shall_v silver_n be_v weigh_v for_o the_o price_n thereof_o it_o can_v be_v value_v with_o the_o gold_n of_o ophir_n with_o the_o precious_a onyx_n and_o the_o saphir_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o if_o man_n think_v no_o pain_n too_o much_o to_o obtain_v gold_n and_o precious_a treasure_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o labour_v without_o weariness_n for_o the_o get_n of_o this_o spiritual_a wisdom_n which_o in_o true_a worth_n do_v so_o far_o exceed_v they_o what_o care_n shall_v we_o take_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o the_o godly_a to_o who_o this_o divine_a light_n only_o shine_v yea_o to_o be_v rich_o store_v with_o this_o treasure_n of_o godliness_n wherein_o this_o heavenly_a wisdom_n chief_o consist_v for_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v wisdom_n and_o to_o depart_v 28._o job_n 28._o 28._o from_o evil_a be_v understanding_n or_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o fear_n of_o 10._o psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 9_o 10._o the_o lord_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n a_o good_a understanding_n have_v all_o they_o that_o do_v his_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o special_a privilege_n be_v sanctification_n by_o the_o spirit_n the_o three_o special_a privilege_n bestow_v upon_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n sanctifi_v they_o change_v and_o renew_v their_o nature_n from_o sinful_a corruption_n to_o sanctity_n and_o holiness_n for_o it_o so_o inlighten_v their_o mind_n that_o they_o behold_v sin_n as_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n most_o ugly_a and_o deform_a and_o cause_v they_o to_o condemn_v it_o as_o the_o great_a evil_n it_o work_v their_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n to_o a_o loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o so_o that_o they_o consent_v not_o unto_o it_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v renew_a even_o when_o the_o law_n of_o their_o member_n war_a 23._o rom._n 7._o 23._o against_o the_o law_n of_o their_o mind_n do_v lead_v they_o captive_a neither_o can_v they_o sin_n as_o in_o former_a time_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n because_o it_o be_v in_o part_n sanctify_v nill_v that_o which_o the_o flesh_n will_v in_o which_o regard_n the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o he_o who_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o for_o 9_o 1._o joh._n 3._o 9_o his_o seed_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o as_o be_v thus_o sanctify_v they_o be_v inward_o keep_v from_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o love_n of_o it_o and_o free_a and_o full_a consent_n unto_o it_o so_o also_o from_o innumerable_a outward_a act_n of_o sin_n into_o which_o other_o fall_v partly_o because_o they_o look_v more_o careful_o &_o conscionable_o to_o their_o way_n but_o especial_o because_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o quench_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o satan_n tentation_n by_o his_o holy_a motion_n and_o monition_n 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o which_o oppose_v and_o fight_v against_o they_o and_o so_o stay_v they_o when_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o slip_v and_o uphold_v they_o when_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v yea_o by_o renew_v and_o change_v of_o our_o nature_n it_o work_v in_o we_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v sanctify_v a_o utter_a averseness_n to_o sin_n and_o make_v we_o spiritual_o to_o hate_v it_o as_o much_o as_o ever_o we_o natural_o love_v it_o so_o that_o it_o be_v no_o pain_n to_o we_o nor_o any_o violence_n offer_v unto_o our_o will_n when_o we_o resist_v and_o flee_v from_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o wicked_a and_o unregenerate_a who_o natural_o drink_v in_o iniquity_n as_o the_o fish_n water_n be_v as_o it_o be_v torment_v 16._o job_n 15._o 16._o with_o thirst_n when_o they_o be_v force_v to_o to_o forbear_v it_o but_o though_o there_o be_v no_o shame_n nor_o punishment_n to_o restrain_v they_o no_o law_n to_o condemn_v they_o nor_o heaven_n or_o hell_n to_o reward_n or_o punish_v they_o yet_o they_o will_v be_v a_o law_n to_o themselves_o and_o with_o all_o cheerfulness_n flee_v and_o forsake_v sin_n out_o of_o that_o hatred_n and_o detestation_n which_o they_o have_v conceive_v of_o it_o and_o as_o they_o be_v thus_o preserve_v from_o sin_n so_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o they_o receive_v power_n and_o spiritual_a strength_n whereby_o they_o be_v enable_v to_o do_v god_n will_v and_o to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n &_o that_o not_o with_o that_o irksome_a tediousness_n which_o the_o unregenerate_a feel_v in_o themselves_o because_o god_n will_v and_o they_o be_v opposite_a and_o contrary_a one_o to_o the_o other_o but_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n because_o their_o will_n be_v change_v and_o renew_v be_v conform_v to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n so_o that_o in_o do_v his_o will_n they_o do_v their_o own_o in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v their_o meat_n and_o drink_v when_o as_o with_o our_o saviour_n they_o 34._o joh._n 4._o 34._o perform_v the_o will_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n now_o what_o a_o singular_a privilege_n be_v this_o to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n so_o as_o they_o have_v no_o dominion_n over_o they_o to_o rule_v and_o carry_v they_o which_o way_n they_o listen_v to_o their_o utter_a ruin_n and_o destruction_n to_o leave_v sin_n not_o as_o wicked_a man_n for_o fear_n of_o punishment_n though_o they_o love_v it_o better_o than_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o their_o body_n yea_o then_o their_o own_o life_n but_o out_o of_o mere_a 6._o micah_n 6._o 6._o hatred_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o because_o there_o be_v a_o averseness_n of_o their_o renew_a nature_n unto_o it_o to_o yield_v obedience_n unto_o god_n law_n not_o out_o of_o terror_n and_o constraint_n but_o out_o of_o love_n and_o like_n to_o long_o and_o 2._o psal_n 84._o 2._o thirst_v in_o our_o soul_n after_o god_n presence_n and_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o even_o to_o break_v with_o longing_n after_o god_n judgement_n at_o all_o time_n 20._o psal_n 119._o 20._o that_o we_o may_v yield_v unto_o they_o that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o he_o require_v and_o we_o desire_v to_o esteem_v sin_n the_o great_a bondage_n and_o to_o complain_v most_o bitter_o when_o we_o be_v lead_v captive_a by_o it_o final_o to_o be_v free_v from_o all_o burden_n and_o wearisomenesse_n in_o our_o obedience_n and_o to_o esteem_v christ_n yoke_n light_n and_o easy_a yea_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a see_v god_n glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n our_o obedience_n and_o eternal_a 28._o psal_n 1._o 1_o 2._o luke_n 11._o 28._o blessedness_n be_v inseparable_o link_v together_o all_o which_o inestimable_a privilege_n accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n may_v as_o effectual_a reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v it_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o special_a privilege_n be_v internal_a and_o spiritual_a joy_n the_o four_o special_a privilege_n which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n bring_v to_o the_o godly_a be_v internal_a joy_n which_o the_o apostle_n numbrous_a among_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v a_o grace_n that_o arise_v out_o of_o our_o justification_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o can_v be_v cross_v by_o any_o
our_o persecution_n we_o may_v well_o suffer_v with_o great_a patience_n and_o comfort_n if_o we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v not_o punishment_n for_o our_o sin_n from_o all_o which_o christ_n have_v full_o free_v we_o but_o the_o trial_n of_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v approve_v shall_v be_v crown_v with_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o have_v cause_n great_o to_o rejoice_v as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v 7._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 6_o 7._o though_o now_o for_o a_o season_n if_o need_v be_v we_o be_v in_o heaviness_n through_o manifold_a tentation_n that_o the_o trial_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v much_o more_o precious_a than_o the_o gold_n that_o perish_v though_o it_o be_v try_v with_o fire_n may_v be_v find_v unto_o praise_n and_o honour_n and_o glory_n at_o the_o appear_v of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n my_o 12._o jam._n 1._o 2_o 12._o brethren_n count_v it_o all_o joy_n when_o you_o fall_v into_o diverse_a tentation_n of_o which_o he_o afterward_o render_v this_o reason_n because_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o endure_v tentation_n for_o when_o he_o be_v try_v he_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o they_o that_o love_v he_o and_o indeed_o what_o a_o wonderful_a privilege_n be_v this_o and_o what_o great_a cause_n do_v it_o minister_v unto_o we_o of_o comfort_n and_o rejoice_v when_o we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o this_o great_a honour_n to_o suffer_v affliction_n for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n when_o as_o he_o may_v have_v just_o inflict_v they_o and_o far_o great_a upon_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o the_o burden_n of_o our_o suffering_n have_v deserve_o add_v the_o uncomfortable_a weight_n of_o shame_n and_o infamy_n all_o which_o bless_a privilege_n we_o shall_v lose_v and_o run_v into_o the_o contrary_a mischief_n and_o even_o hellish_a condemnation_n if_o we_o shrink_v from_o our_o profession_n and_o holy_a practice_n for_o fear_v of_o persecution_n and_o refuse_v to_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n who_o have_v suffer_v so_o much_o for_o us._n for_o he_o that_o love_v his_o life_n shall_v 25._o joh._n 12._o 25._o lose_v it_o and_o he_o that_o hate_v his_o life_n in_o this_o world_n shall_v keep_v it_o unto_o life_n eternal_a and_o again_o if_o any_o man_n come_v to_o i_o say_v our_o saviour_n and_o hate_v not_o his_o father_n 27._o luk._n 14._o 26_o 27._o and_o mother_n and_o wife_n and_o child_n and_o brethren_n and_o sister_n and_o his_o own_o life_n also_o namely_o when_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n with_o christ_n and_o when_o the_o love_n of_o both_o can_v stand_v together_o he_o can_v be_v my_o disciple_n and_o whosoever_o do_v not_o hear_v his_o cross_n and_o come_v unto_o i_o can_v be_v my_o disciple_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o our_o saviour_n have_v foretell_v these_o persecution_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v long_o ago_o foretell_v that_o whosoever_o will_v be_v his_o disciple_n must_v suffer_v in_o this_o world_n trouble_v and_o persecution_n and_o that_o those_o who_o will_v attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n must_v travail_v unto_o it_o by_o that_o afflict_a way_n which_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o servant_n have_v go_v before_o they_o if_o any_o man_n say_v he_o will_v come_v after_o i_o 25_o luk._n 9_o 23_o 24_o 25_o let_v he_o deny_v himself_o and_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v i_o for_o whosoever_o 25._o mat._n 16._o 24_o 25._o will_v save_v his_o life_n shall_v lose_v it_o and_o whosoever_o will_v lose_v his_o life_n for_o my_o sake_n shall_v save_v it_o now_o what_o be_v a_o man_n advantage_v if_o he_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v himself_o or_o be_v cast_v away_o so_o the_o apostle_n first_o offer_v the_o cross_n unto_o they_o who_o 22._o act._n 14._o 22._o will_v afterward_o wear_v the_o crown_n and_o have_v tell_v we_o beforehand_o that_o by_o many_o tribulation_n we_o must_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o that_o whosoever_o etc._n 2._o tim._n 3._o 12._o luk._n 14._o 27_o 28_o etc._n etc._n will_v live_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v suffer_v persecution_n and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n serious_o advise_v we_o that_o before_o we_o take_v upon_o we_o the_o profession_n of_o christianity_n we_o first_o sit_v down_o and_o cast_v up_o our_o account_n examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o can_v be_v content_a to_o suffer_v with_o he_o that_o we_o may_v afterward_o reign_v with_o he_o and_o to_o endure_v affliction_n and_o persecution_n in_o this_o world_n that_o we_o may_v eternal_o triumph_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v now_o what_o more_o fair_a deal_n can_v be_v use_v then_o to_o tell_v we_o beforehand_o what_o we_o must_v trust_v to_o and_o before_o he_o entertain_v we_o into_o his_o service_n to_o acquaint_v we_o thorough_o with_o our_o work_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o before_o we_o can_v receive_v our_o wage_n which_o we_o expect_v from_o he_o if_o indeed_o he_o have_v allure_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o by_o promise_v that_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v pleasure_n riches_n and_o honour_n in_o the_o world_n and_o that_o for_o his_o sake_n we_o shall_v be_v well_o accept_v and_o favour_v of_o all_o man_n we_o shall_v have_v have_v great_a cause_n of_o discouragement_n when_o we_o shall_v come_v so_o far_o short_a of_o our_o hope_n and_o find_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n but_o cross_n and_o affliction_n pain_n for_o pleasure_n poverty_n for_o riches_n and_o for_o glory_n shame_n and_o disgrace_n for_o then_o see_v his_o promise_n fail_v in_o thing_n that_o concern_v this_o life_n we_o have_v cause_n to_o doubt_v of_o those_o that_o respect_v the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o now_o contrariwise_o see_v he_o have_v foretell_v that_o we_o must_v in_o this_o world_n suffer_v trouble_n and_o persecution_n and_o be_v hate_v of_o all_o man_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n and_o that_o afterward_o when_o by_o our_o patient_a suffering_n we_o have_v approve_v our_o say_v and_o love_n towards_o he_o he_o will_v crown_v these_o his_o grace_n in_o we_o with_o joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v our_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n shall_v not_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v we_o yea_o rather_o we_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o they_o as_o the_o infallible_a sign_n of_o our_o future_a hope_n for_o have_v find_v christ_n word_n verify_v in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o his_o prediction_n respect_v our_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n we_o may_v undoubted_o expect_v that_o we_o shall_v find_v it_o also_o true_a in_o that_o part_n which_o concern_v our_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o heavenly_a joy_n which_o after_o our_o momentany_a suffering_n we_o shall_v everlasting_o possess_v according_a to_o the_o gracious_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o worldly_a persecution_n can_v great_o hurt_v us._n three_o let_v we_o encourage_v ourselves_o against_o these_o persecution_n because_o they_o can_v great_o hurt_v we_o for_o first_o they_o be_v either_o light_n and_o easy_a if_o they_o be_v long_o and_o tedious_a or_o short_a and_o momentany_a if_o they_o be_v sharp_a and_o grievous_a for_o god_n have_v gracious_o so_o compose_v and_o frame_v our_o nature_n that_o their_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n can_v hold_v out_o to_o bear_v any_o heavy_a burden_n and_o have_v make_v they_o mortal_a and_o of_o such_o short_a continuance_n that_o their_o affliction_n and_o grievance_n must_v needs_o be_v short_a and_o momentany_a second_o the_o great_a persecution_n which_o rage_n and_o malice_n can_v raise_v against_o we_o can_v but_o reach_v unto_o the_o body_n and_o only_o extend_v to_o the_o time_n of_o this_o life_n but_o can_v at_o all_o hurt_n the_o soul_n nor_o hinder_v our_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n incourage_v we_o against_o these_o persecution_n fear_v not_o they_o which_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o be_v not_o able_a to_o kill_v the_o soul_n but_o 28._o mat._n 10._o 28._o rather_o fear_v he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o hell_n three_o these_o persecution_n can_v much_o hurt_v we_o because_o our_o gracious_a god_n keep_v and_o preserve_v we_o so_o as_o we_o can_v faint_v and_o fall_v and_o pull_v out_o their_o sting_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o give_v unto_o we_o any_o mortal_a wound_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v let_v they_o that_o suffer_v according_a 19_o 1._o pet._n 4._o 19_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n commit_v 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
not_o possible_a to_o be_v condemn_v if_o we_o conscionable_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o attain_v to_o salvation_n or_o to_o be_v save_v if_o we_o neglect_v these_o mean_n and_o walk_n in_o the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n which_o lead_v to_o destruction_n for_o who_o he_o 30._o rom._n 8._o 30._o have_v predestinate_v to_o salvation_n those_o also_o he_o call_v justifi_v and_o sanctifi_v those_o who_o he_o have_v choose_v he_o have_v also_o ordain_v that_o 4._o eph._n 1._o 4._o they_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blame_n before_o he_o in_o love_n and_o have_v elect_v 2._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 2._o they_o through_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o obedience_n and_o sprinkle_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n those_o who_o he_o have_v ordain_v unto_o glory_n he_o have_v predestinate_v they_o to_o be_v conform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n and_o have_v create_v 8._o rom._n 8._o 29._o eph._n 2._o 8._o they_o in_o he_o to_o good_a work_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v justify_v and_o sanctify_v we_o may_v thereby_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v elect_v to_o salvation_n but_o if_o none_o of_o these_o can_v be_v find_v in_o we_o we_o still_o continue_v in_o the_o state_n of_o reprobation_n see_v the_o mean_n and_o end_n do_v inseparable_o go_v together_o final_o when_o as_o the_o scripture_n teach_v we_o that_o faith_n alone_o justifi_v as_o be_v the_o only_a instrument_n that_o appli_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n loose_a libertine_n do_v hence_o conclude_v that_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v alone_o justifi_v and_o therefore_o so_o they_o believe_v in_o christ_n they_o have_v liberty_n to_o live_v as_o they_o listen_v and_o need_v not_o to_o take_v any_o pain_n to_o serve_v &_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereas_o the_o apostle_n plain_o tell_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v judge_v according_o to_o our_o work_n 10._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o whether_o they_o have_v be_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o that_o he_o will_v pronounce_v the_o last_o sentence_n according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n either_o 36._o matth._n 25._o 34_o 35_o 36._o perform_v or_o neglect_v by_o we_o as_o be_v the_o sign_n and_o undoubted_a evidence_n of_o our_o faith_n whereby_o it_o be_v approve_v as_o sound_v and_o sincere_a or_o condemn_v as_o counterfeit_v &_o hypocritical_a and_o the_o apostle_n james_n express_o affirm_v that_o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a &_o like_o a_o carcase_n without_o 26._o jam._n 2._o 17_o 26._o breath_n or_o life_n and_o therefore_o though_o good_a work_n be_v not_o require_v as_o cause_n to_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a as_o effect_n to_o the_o 23._o matth._n 25._o 34._o rom._n 6._o 23._o party_n justify_v though_o they_o do_v not_o merit_v everlasting_a happiness_n see_v it_o be_v a_o gracious_a inheritance_n &_o god_n free_a gift_n yet_o they_o be_v the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o 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 faculty_n those_o which_o respect_v the_o heart_n and_o affection_n be_v many_o and_o dangerous_a the_o first_o be_v when_o our_o heart_n be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o so_o habituate_v and_o accustom_v to_o evil_a course_n that_o it_o be_v death_n to_o we_o if_o we_o endeavour_v to_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n of_o this_o we_o have_v many_o warning_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a rock_n upon_o which_o many_o have_v suffer_v shipwreck_n to_o day_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o voice_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n 8._o psal_n 95._o 7_o 8._o and_o take_v heed_n brethren_n lest_o there_o be_v in_o any_o of_o you_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n but_o exhort_v one_o another_o daily_a while_o it_o be_v 13._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o you_o be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v let_v we_o withstand_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o motion_n of_o it_o and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o be_v overtake_v let_v we_o careful_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o lie_v in_o sin_n but_o rise_v again_o speedy_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n let_v we_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o often_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n after_o we_o have_v repent_v of_o they_o see_v by_o many_o act_n we_o come_v at_o last_o to_o a_o habit_n and_o custom_n or_o if_o this_o custom_n have_v already_o prevail_v and_o be_v now_o come_v to_o have_v in_o it_o the_o strength_n of_o a_o law_n and_o to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o second_o nature_n let_v we_o not_o suffer_v it_o any_o long_a to_o continue_v inviolable_a but_o bend_v all_o our_o power_n and_o strength_n to_o disannul_v and_o break_v it_o neither_o let_v our_o corrupt_a nature_n plead_v prescription_n for_o sin_n or_o the_o neglect_n of_o holy_a duty_n as_o though_o because_o we_o have_v 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
thus_o zacharias_n &_o elizabeth_n be_v repute_v righteous_a &_o perfect_a because_o in_o the_o sincerity_n &_o uprightnes_n of_o their_o heart_n they_o do_v labour_n and_o strive_v after_o righteousness_n and_o perfection_n and_o thus_o asa_n be_v say_v to_o have_v do_v that_o which_o be_v right_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n notwithstanding_o his_o manifold_a 12._o 1._o king_n 15._o 11_o 14._o 2._o chro._n 24._o 2._o compare_v with_o chap._n 15._o 7._o and_o 16._o 2_o 7_o 10_o 12._o slip_n and_o great_a infirmity_n because_o his_o heart_n be_v perfect_a or_o upright_o before_o he_o so_o that_o the_o impossibility_n of_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n need_v not_o to_o discourage_v we_o see_v the_o lord_n be_v all-sufficient_a to_o make_v it_o possible_a unto_o we_o for_o he_o that_o can_v create_v we_o pure_a and_o holy_a according_a to_o his_o own_o image_n be_v as_o able_a to_o restore_v we_o to_o this_o purity_n and_o perfection_n unto_o which_o though_o it_o be_v not_o his_o pleasure_n that_o we_o shall_v attain_v in_o this_o life_n because_o he_o will_v train_v we_o up_o in_o humility_n and_o move_v we_o to_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o our_o salvation_n yet_o will_v he_o enable_v we_o unto_o such_o a_o measure_n and_o degree_n as_o himself_o will_v accept_v of_o as_o it_o it_o be_v in_o full_a perfection_n and_o daily_o add_v unto_o his_o own_o gift_n of_o grace_n until_o we_o come_v to_o a_o full_a age_n in_o christ_n for_o unto_o every_o one_o that_o have_v shall_v be_v give_v until_o he_o have_v abundance_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v 29._o matth._n 25._o 29._o §._o sect._n 2_o to_o who_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v difficult_a and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o second_o the_o flesh_n be_v ready_a to_o object_n that_o though_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o absolute_o impossible_a yet_o at_o least_o they_o be_v so_o full_a of_o difficulty_n and_o unpleasant_a so_o tedious_a and_o troublesome_a to_o our_o feeble_a and_o frail_a nature_n and_o so_o uncomfortable_a and_o painful_a that_o there_o be_v no_o likelihood_n that_o ever_o we_o shall_v hold_v out_o in_o the_o do_n of_o they_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v as_o good_a for_o we_o to_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o as_o to_o take_v upon_o we_o such_o a_o insupportable_a burden_n as_o we_o shall_v be_v force_v to_o cast_v off_o before_o we_o come_v half_a way_n to_o our_o journey_n end_n the_o which_o objection_n our_o corrupt_a flesh_n do_v much_o strengthen_v against_o we_o to_o hinder_v our_o christian_a resolution_n and_o both_o our_o ingress_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n by_o set_v before_o we_o the_o manifold_a example_n of_o those_o that_o have_v live_v in_o former_a time_n and_o in_o our_o own_o day_n who_o have_v make_v some_o good_a beginning_n have_v fall_v back_o and_o relapse_v into_o their_o former_a course_n and_o have_v begin_v well_o with_o a_o purpose_n to_o proceed_v have_v through_o weariness_n desist_v before_o they_o can_v attain_v to_o their_o journey_n end_n and_o thus_o like_o the_o sluggard_n the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o sit_v still_o in_o the_o house_n because_o there_o be_v 13._o pro._n 26._o 13._o a_o lion_n in_o the_o street_n and_o like_o the_o murmur_a spy_n though_o it_o confess_v that_o the_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a canaan_n be_v worth_a the_o desire_n as_o abound_v with_o all_o god_n blessing_n yet_o it_o bring_v up_o a_o evil_a report_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manifold_a difficulty_n whereby_o we_o must_v pass_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o son_n of_o anachim_n the_o mighty_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o must_v be_v overcome_v by_o we_o who_o be_v so_o far_o inferior_a unto_o they_o in_o strength_n before_o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o that_o place_n of_o rest_n and_o joy_n the_o which_o tentation_n be_v exceed_v dangerour_n and_o a_o notable_a impediment_n to_o hinder_v many_o from_o once_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n because_o they_o imagine_v it_o to_o be_v so_o irksome_a and_o painful_a that_o they_o shall_v quick_o be_v tire_v and_o never_o be_v able_a to_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o the_o answer_v whereof_o that_o it_o may_v be_v no_o impediment_n unto_o we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n we_o be_v first_o to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v true_a in_o part_n namely_o that_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n be_v full_a of_o difficulty_n hard_a and_o tedious_a unpleasant_a and_o even_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a in_o some_o respect_n for_o the_o devil_n which_o be_v that_o strong_a man_n who_o hold_v all_o that_o he_o possess_v in_o peace_n will_v not_o easy_o leave_v his_o hold_n nor_o 26._o mar._n 9_o 25_o 26._o be_v cast_v out_o without_o many_o combat_n and_o conflict_n and_o howsoever_o he_o seem_v deaf_a and_o dumb_a while_o he_o be_v in_o quiet_a possession_n and_o lull_v we_o asleep_a in_o the_o cradle_n of_o carnal_a delight_n yet_o when_o our_o saviour_n christ_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o gospel_n seek_v to_o dispossess_v and_o cast_v he_o out_o than_o he_o both_o hear_v and_o cry_v out_o rage_v and_o rent_v we_o with_o the_o violence_n of_o his_o tentation_n make_v we_o to_o seem_v both_o to_o ourselves_o and_o other_o as_o if_o we_o be_v quite_o deprive_v of_o all_o spiritual_a life_n and_o though_o this_o infernal_a pharaoh_n suffer_v we_o while_o we_o do_v he_o service_n to_o sit_v quiet_o by_o the_o fleshpot_n of_o worldly_a and_o sensual_a delight_n and_o even_o to_o glut_v ourselves_o and_o take_v our_o fill_n of_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n without_o any_o great_a disturbance_n yet_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o inward_o resolve_v and_o outward_o make_v mention_n of_o depart_v out_o of_o his_o bondage_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o lord_n but_o present_o he_o rage_v against_o we_o and_o pursue_v we_o with_o hellish_a fury_n that_o he_o may_v hinder_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a journey_n towards_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n and_o again_o recover_v we_o into_o his_o captivity_n again_o the_o practice_n of_o christianity_n become_v unto_o we_o tedious_a and_o difficult_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o sloth_n which_o make_v we_o unwilling_a to_o take_v any_o pain_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o every_o thing_n seem_v tedious_a and_o wearisome_a to_o a_o mind_n that_o be_v indispose_v and_o averse_a unto_o it_o and_o also_o because_o of_o our_o carnal_a sensuality_n which_o make_v we_o think_v that_o we_o be_v not_o at_o liberty_n if_o we_o may_v not_o run_v with_o full_a career_n into_o all_o manner_n of_o licentiousness_n and_o like_v unto_o those_o heathen_a ruler_n to_o fret_v and_o fume_n when_o we_o be_v restrain_v from_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n by_o god_n law_n say_v let_v we_o break_v his_o bond_n 3._o psal_n 2._o 1_o 1_o 3._o asunder_o and_o cast_v away_o his_o cord_n from_o us._n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o godly_a life_n be_v in_o the_o scripture_n compare_v to_o a_o wearisome_a pilgrimage_n which_o can_v be_v finish_v without_o much_o pain_n and_o travail_n to_o a_o dangerous_a warfare_n in_o which_o we_o must_v have_v many_o a_o sore_n and_o dangerous_a conflict_n before_o we_o get_v the_o victory_n to_o a_o narrow_a and_o afflict_a way_n 13._o matth._n 7._o 12_o 13._o and_o strait_a gate_n through_o which_o we_o can_v pass_v without_o much_o strive_n so_o likewise_o to_o the_o mortification_n and_o cut_v off_o our_o bodily_a member_n which_o can_v be_v without_o much_o grief_n to_o a_o circumcision_n yea_o the_o circumcision_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o how_o can_v the_o heartstring_n be_v cut_v without_o much_o sense_n of_o pain_n and_o final_o to_o the_o birth_n of_o a_o child_n which_o can_v be_v without_o sore_a travail_n go_v before_o now_o if_o the_o infant_n which_o have_v continue_v but_o nine_o month_n in_o the_o mother_n womb_n can_v in_o the_o ordinary_a course_n of_o nature_n be_v bear_v without_o much_o pain_n and_o many_o sharp_a throw_n then_o how_o much_o less_o can_v we_o be_v spiritual_o bear_v again_o without_o great_a grief_n and_o labour_n who_o have_v lyen_fw-we for_o the_o space_n of_o many_o year_n in_o our_o sin_n and_o strengthen_v our_o natural_a corruption_n with_o long_a and_o continual_a custom_n see_v this_o be_v a_o work_n contrary_a unto_o and_o above_o nature_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o cause_n why_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n seem_v difficult_a and_o tedious_a even_o to_o the_o regenerate_a rom._n 7_o 22._o again_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v somewhat_o tedious_a and_o troublesome_a even_o unto_o the_o regenerate_a who_o have_v make_v some_o entrance_n into_o they_o because_o this_o work_n of_o regeneration_n be_v not_o perfect_v at_o once_o but_o
call_v it_o a_o talon_n of_o lead_n for_o experience_n will_v teach_v we_o that_o the_o soul_n be_v oppress_v 7._o zach._n 5._o 7._o with_o no_o heavy_a burden_n than_o the_o conscience_n of_o a_o ill_a spend_v life_n and_o the_o remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n even_o as_o contrariwise_o nothing_o more_o exalt_v and_o cheer_v the_o mind_n than_o the_o possession_n of_o justice_n and_o virtue_n yea_o that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n which_o christ_n here_o call_v his_o yoke_n and_o burden_n be_v not_o only_a light_n and_o easy_a but_o also_o commodious_a and_o exceed_o profitable_a which_o make_v david_n out_o of_o good_a experience_n to_o profess_v that_o the_o law_n of_o god_n mouth_n be_v better_a unto_o he_o than_o thousand_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n 19_o psal_n 119._o 72_o 127_o psal_n 19_o 10._o pro._n 8._o 11_o 18_o 19_o and_o that_o it_o be_v more_o to_o be_v desire_v then_o gold_n yea_o then_o much_o fine_a gold_n and_o solomon_n likewise_o affirm_v that_o wisdom_n that_o be_v the_o save_a knowledge_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n be_v better_a than_o ruby_n and_o all_o thing_n that_o may_v be_v desire_v be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v unto_o it_o that_o riches_n and_o honour_n be_v with_o it_o yea_o durable_a riches_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o be_v better_a than_o gold_n yea_o then_o fine_a gold_n and_o its_o revenue_n then_o choice_a silver_n yea_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o only_o easy_a and_o profitable_a but_o also_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a in_o which_o respect_n david_n say_v that_o god_n commandment_n be_v sweet_a to_o his_o 34._o psal_n 19_o 9_o psal_n 119._o 103_o 111._o verse_n 14._o prou._n 2._o 10._o and_o 3._o 17._o joh._n 4._o 34._o mouth_n then_o the_o honey_n and_o the_o honey_n comb_n that_o they_o be_v the_o rejoice_v of_o his_o heart_n and_o that_o he_o rejoice_v in_o god_n testimony_n above_o all_o riches_n so_o solomon_n say_v that_o wisdom_n be_v pleasant_a unto_o the_o soul_n and_o that_o her_o way_n be_v way_n of_o pleasantness_n and_o her_o path_n be_v peace_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n find_v so_o much_o pleasure_n and_o comfort_n in_o do_v his_o father_n will_n that_o he_o neglect_v his_o food_n even_o when_o he_o be_v hungry_a in_o comparison_n of_o it_o now_o if_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n be_v esteem_v of_o the_o saint_n so_o easy_a profitable_a and_o pleasant_a in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n how_o much_o more_o have_v we_o cause_v so_o to_o judge_v of_o it_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n see_v god_n have_v reveal_v his_o will_n much_o more_o clear_o and_o afford_v we_o far_o great_a help_n and_o encourage_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o with_o much_o sweet_a and_o more_o gracious_a promise_n not_o now_o veil_v with_o type_n and_o shadow_n but_o clear_o express_v to_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o most_o simple_a and_o certain_o assure_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n to_o take_v away_o from_o we_o all_o doubt_n and_o waver_v by_o all_o which_o and_o many_o other_o mean_n our_o saviour_n christ_n as_o it_o be_v prophesy_v of_o he_o make_v all_o crooked_a way_n straight_o and_o all_o rough_a place_n plain_a that_o all_o 4._o esa_n 40._o 4._o difficulty_n be_v take_v away_o and_o remove_v we_o may_v travel_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n with_o much_o ease_n and_o comfort_n joy_n and_o delight_n but_o above_o all_o other_o encouragement_n against_o all_o pretend_a difficulty_n this_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a in_o that_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v not_o exact_a of_o we_o the_o rigorous_a and_o strict_a performance_n of_o servant_n who_o must_v not_o have_v their_o wage_n unless_o they_o do_v the_o will_n of_o their_o lord_n in_o that_o manner_n and_o measure_n as_o he_o require_v but_o the_o duty_n and_o obedience_n of_o son_n pass_v by_o 12._o mal._n 3._o 17._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o our_o infirmity_n and_o accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n the_o purpose_n and_o endeavour_n for_o the_o act_n and_o performance_n and_o that_o there_o may_v be_v no_o manner_n of_o discouragement_n have_v also_o promise_v to_o assist_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o do_v that_o which_o he_o require_v so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o be_o able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v i_o cap._n xiiii_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o tedious_a and_o troublesome_a to_o the_o regenerate_a man_n but_o easy_a and_o familiar_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o regenerate_a have_v a_o new_a nature_n unto_o which_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v easy_a and_o pleasant_a and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o godly_a life_n be_v easy_a and_o pleasant_a in_o itself_o and_o it_o own_o nature_n now_o if_o we_o can_v further_o prove_v that_o it_o be_v also_o unto_o we_o nothing_o hard_a or_o impossible_a tedious_a or_o troublesome_a but_o contrariwise_o easy_a and_o familiar_a than_o the_o objection_n of_o difficulty_n be_v sufficient_o answer_v and_o remove_v need_v not_o to_o be_v any_o impediment_n to_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o be_v first_o to_o know_v that_o howsoever_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v as_o hard_a and_o difficult_a as_o grievous_a and_o even_o unpossible_a for_o a_o natural_a man_n as_o for_o lead_v to_o swim_v or_o for_o the_o earth_n to_o leave_v its_o centre_n and_o to_o mount_v up_o unto_o the_o sky_n yet_o unto_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v it_o be_v not_o so_o see_v their_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v change_v and_o sanctify_a and_o they_o have_v a_o new_a nature_n wrought_v in_o they_o unto_o which_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v easy_a and_o familiar_a by_o reason_n of_o that_o similitude_n which_o be_v between_o they_o and_o thus_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o will_v have_v his_o people_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n do_v promise_n to_o work_v this_o change_n in_o they_o and_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v circumcize_v thy_o 14._o deut._n 30._o 6_o 11_o 14._o heart_n and_o the_o heart_n of_o thy_o seed_n to_o love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o all_o thy_o soul_n etc._n etc._n for_o this_o commandment_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o neither_o be_v it_o far_o off_o etc._n etc._n but_o the_o word_n be_v very_o nigh_o unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n that_o thou_o may_v do_v it_o and_o again_o i_o will_v give_v 27._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o 20_o and_o 36._o 26_o 27._o they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o flesh_n and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o they_o may_v walk_v in_o my_o statute_n and_o keep_v my_o ordinance_n and_o do_v they_o so_o in_o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v write_v his_o law_n not_o in_o table_n 33._o jer._n 31._o 33._o of_o stone_n but_o in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o put_v it_o into_o their_o inward_a part_n thereby_o enable_v they_o to_o yield_v unto_o it_o cheerful_a obedience_n see_v they_o have_v a_o internal_a cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a motion_n in_o themselves_o even_o a_o heart_n sanctify_a and_o replenish_v with_o the_o love_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o make_v they_o to_o desire_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o which_o change_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v change_v and_o regenerate_v it_o be_v no_o more_o tedious_a and_o wearisome_a unto_o they_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n then_o for_o the_o live_a fountain_n to_o spring_n or_o the_o river_n to_o flow_v or_o for_o gross_a vapour_n and_o slimy_a exhalation_n to_o mount_v aloft_o into_o the_o middle_n and_o high_a region_n of_o the_o air_n when_o as_o they_o be_v rarify_v by_o the_o sun_n and_o have_v their_o nature_n change_v from_o a_o earthly_a grossness_n to_o a_o airy_a or_o fiery_a subtlety_n and_o lightness_n although_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n remain_v still_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n do_v hang_v upon_o we_o and_o pull_v we_o back_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a motion_n like_o a_o exhalation_n enclose_v with_o the_o vapour_n of_o the_o middle_a region_n so_o as_o it_o can_v mount_v up_o unto_o his_o own_o proper_a place_n whereof_o arise_v some_o tedious_a conflict_n and_o sharp_a encounter_n which_o make_v the_o
not_o lose_v our_o labour_n but_o shall_v receive_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o end_n second_o a_o lively_a hope_n enable_v we_o to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n when_o as_o we_o do_v assure_o expect_v not_o only_o help_v &_o assistance_n from_o god_n for_o the_o perform_n of_o those_o duty_n unto_o which_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v altogether_o insufficient_a but_o also_o do_v wait_v for_o that_o bountiful_a wage_n &_o rich_a reward_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o all_o those_o who_o serve_v &_o please_v he_o namely_o all_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n &_o favour_n in_o this_o life_n and_o that_o eternal_a crown_n of_o glory_n &_o happiness_n which_o he_o reserve_v for_o we_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o this_o be_v that_o helmet_n 8._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o of_o salvation_n which_o defend_v we_o against_o all_o encounter_n of_o our_o spiritual_a 18._o heb._n 6._o 18._o enemy_n this_o be_v that_o sure_a anchorhold_a which_o keep_v we_o immovable_a in_o all_o the_o tempestuous_a storm_n of_o tentation_n and_o from_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o our_o soul_n against_o the_o rock_n of_o despair_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o we_o shall_v be_v tire_v with_o any_o labour_n or_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v with_o any_o difficulty_n or_o danger_n if_o we_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n &_o expect_v after_o our_o short_a and_o small_a labour_n such_o a_o inestimable_a and_o everlasting_a 26._o heb._n 11._o 25_o 26._o weight_n of_o glory_n three_o fervent_a charity_n enable_v we_o to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n for_o love_n make_v every_o burden_n light_n and_o if_o our_o neck_n be_v anoint_a with_o this_o oil_n the_o yoke_n of_o christ_n will_v seem_v easy_a and_o sweet_a for_o as_o augustine_n say_v the_o labour_n of_o lover_n be_v not_o burdensome_a viduitate_fw-la lib._n de_fw-fr sancta_fw-la viduitate_fw-la but_o bring_v rather_o delight_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o those_o who_o love_v those_o painful_a sport_n of_o hunt_v hawk_v fish_v &_o such_o like_a see_v the_o pain_n which_o be_v take_v about_o the_o thing_n we_o love_v be_v either_o count_v no_o labour_n or_o else_o the_o labour_n be_v love_v &_o bring_v no_o tediousness_n in_o which_o regard_n love_n be_v compare_v to_o the_o peyze_n of_o a_o clock_n which_o set_v all_o the_o wheel_n go_v or_o to_o the_o wheel_n of_o a_o chariot_n which_o make_v it_o easy_o draw_v &_o to_o go_v with_o much_o ease_n which_o otherwise_o be_v hardly_o to_o be_v move_v true_a love_n say_v one_o be_v of_o great_a force_n and_o he_o that_o be_v love_v in_o a_o celantiam_fw-la grandem_fw-la vim_o obtinet_fw-la vera_fw-la dilectio_fw-la etc._n etc._n hier._n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la high_a degree_n challenge_v unto_o himself_o the_o whole_a will_n and_o heart_n of_o he_o that_o love_v he_o nothing_o so_o imperious_o command_v as_o charity_n and_o if_o we_o true_o love_v christ_n remember_v that_o he_o have_v redeem_v with_o his_o blood_n we_o shall_v then_o know_v that_o we_o can_v then_o neither_o will_n nor_o do_v any_o other_o thing_n then_o that_o which_o he_o will_v and_o command_v according_a to_o that_o he_o who_o love_v i_o keep_v my_o commandment_n he_o that_o love_v say_v august_n 11._o john_n 14._o 15._o confess_v lib._n 11._o labour_v not_o and_o it_o be_v only_a love_n which_o blush_v at_o the_o name_n of_o difficulty_n so_o the_o apostle_n charity_n bear_v all_o thing_n believe_v all_o thing_n hope_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 7._o all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o because_o he_o love_v god_n commandment_n therefore_o they_o 47._o psal_n 119._o 47._o be_v not_o tedious_a unto_o he_o but_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a four_o ardent_a zeal_n and_o fervent_a devotion_n will_v arm_v we_o great_o against_o all_o difficulty_n for_o this_o serve_v to_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o spirit_n to_o the_o body_n make_v it_o which_o in_o itself_o be_v heavy_a and_o lumpish_a quick_a and_o vigorous_a active_a and_o never_o weary_v in_o well-doing_n and_o whereas_o sloth_n coldness_n and_o averseness_n of_o will_n do_v make_v thing_n easy_a hard_a and_o difficult_a a_o huge_a mountain_n of_o every_o little_a molehill_n and_o every_o straw_n a_o great_a block_n contrariwise_o the_o heat_n of_o fervent_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n cause_v we_o to_o contemn_v &_o scorn_v all_o opposition_n &_o make_v our_o great_a labour_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n light_a and_o delightful_a five_o the_o inward_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n be_v a_o notable_a help_n enable_v we_o to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n for_o the_o mind_n &_o conscience_n be_v inward_o quiet_a be_v nothing_o or_o but_o little_a trouble_v with_o outward_a storm_n but_o go_v on_o quiet_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n acceptable_a to_o god_n without_o any_o disturbance_n even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o worldly_a garboil_n and_o tumultuous_a trouble_n and_o whereas_o the_o wicked_a which_o want_v this_o peace_n be_v never_o at_o quiet_a in_o the_o great_a calm_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o trouble_a sea_n which_o can_v rest_v who_o 21._o esa_n 57_o 20_o 21._o water_n cast_v up_o mire_n and_o dirt_n those_o who_o have_v this_o inward_a peace_n be_v quiet_a in_o the_o great_a storm_n of_o trouble_n and_o rejoice_v not_o only_o in_o temporal_a blessing_n but_o even_o in_o their_o tribulation_n &_o persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n 11._o rom._n 5._o 3._o math._n 5._o 11._o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o christian_a fortitude_n overcom_v all_o difficulty_n and_o make_v a_o godly_a life_n easy_a six_o christian_a fortitude_n and_o magnanimous_a resolution_n will_v exceed_o help_v we_o to_o overcome_v all_o opposition_n the_o which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v ground_v upon_o our_o own_o strength_n nor_o upon_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v inherent_a in_o we_o but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o almighty_a god_n the_o mediation_n and_o intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o our_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o he_o and_o final_o upon_o the_o help_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o in_o our_o great_a weakness_n be_v all-sufficient_a to_o strengthen_v we_o against_o all_o impediment_n that_o hinder_v we_o in_o christian_a duty_n for_o if_o we_o be_v arm_v with_o this_o fortitude_n and_o christian_a courage_n we_o shall_v be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n and_o subdue_v our_o own_o corrupt_a lust_n and_o violent_a passion_n which_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v master_v and_o overcome_v if_o we_o weak_o &_o fearful_o set_v upon_o they_o for_o as_o nettle_n light_o and_o gentle_o touch_v retain_v their_o venom_n and_o vigour_n and_o sting_v the_o hand_n but_o hurt_v not_o at_o all_o if_o we_o rough_o grasp_v and_o gripe_v they_o in_o fast_o hold_v and_o as_o the_o fire_n if_o we_o resolute_o rush_v upon_o it_o and_o trample_v it_o under_o foot_n be_v easy_o extinguish_v but_o if_o it_o be_v gentle_o handle_v burn_v that_o which_o touch_v it_o and_o if_o there_o be_v plenty_n of_o combustible_a matter_n increase_v to_o a_o great_a flame_n so_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n and_o tumultuous_a passion_n if_o they_o be_v handle_v gentle_o and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o fearful_a touch_n will_v but_o the_o more_o sting_n and_o burn_v we_o but_o if_o they_o be_v assault_v with_o undaunted_a courage_n and_o nought-dreading_a valour_n they_o will_v soon_o be_v subdue_v and_o give_v we_o the_o comfort_n of_o a_o easy_a victory_n beside_o howsoever_o we_o have_v many_o help_n from_o god_n &_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n which_o may_v sufficient_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n against_o all_o opposition_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o we_o shall_v meet_v with_o so_o many_o difficulty_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o encounter_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o have_v great_a need_n of_o courage_n and_o resolution_n for_o the_o overcome_v of_o they_o the_o palace_n of_o virtue_n be_v not_o seat_v upon_o the_o plain_a but_o upon_o a_o rock_n and_o steep_a hill_n which_o we_o can_v mount_v without_o some_o pain_n nor_o continue_v this_o pain_n without_o resolve_a courage_n we_o must_v travail_v like_o painful_a pilgrim_n before_o we_o can_v take_v our_o rest_n in_o our_o own_o country_n we_o must_v laborious_o work_v before_o we_o can_v receive_v our_o wage_n mourn_v and_o weep_v before_o we_o can_v laugh_v and_o rejoice_v bedew_v our_o cheek_n with_o tear_n before_o we_o can_v have_v they_o clean_o wipe_v away_o and_o both_o fight_n and_o 10._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o overcome_v our_o
5._o pro_fw-la 23._o 4_o 5._o carnal_a wisdom_n and_o not_o labour_v to_o be_v rich_a see_v riches_n make_v themselves_o wing_n and_o fly_v away_o like_o a_o eagle_n towards_o heaven_n let_v not_o this_o heavy_a judgement_n of_o god_n be_v draw_v upon_o we_o by_o our_o worldly_a love_n that_o we_o shall_v take_v pleasure_n to_o labour_n in_o the_o very_a fire_n and_o weary_a ourselves_o for_o very_a vanity_n let_v we_o 13._o hab._n 2._o 13._o remember_v that_o a_o fearful_a woe_n be_v denounce_v against_o he_o that_o toil_v himself_o to_o increase_v that_o which_o be_v not_o he_o and_o lade_v himself_o with_o thick_a clay_n so_o as_o 6._o verse_n 6._o he_o can_v go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o that_o if_o to_o multiply_v and_o heap_v up_o this_o worldly_a pelf_n we_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n he_o will_v cross_v and_o curse_v our_o endeavour_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v sow_v 8._o hag._n 1._o 6_o 7_o 8._o much_o and_o bring_v in_o little_a eat_v but_o not_o have_v enough_o drink_v and_o not_o be_v satisfy_v clothe_v ourselves_o and_o not_o be_v warm_a and_o put_v all_o the_o wage_n which_o we_o earn_v into_o a_o bag_n with_o hole_n for_o if_o god_n blow_v upon_o it_o when_o we_o look_v for_o much_o it_o will_v come_v to_o little_a or_o if_o he_o do_v not_o he_o will_v bring_v upon_o we_o a_o more_o heavy_a judgement_n by_o suffer_v we_o to_o enjoy_v our_o riches_n which_o we_o immoderate_o love_v that_o we_o may_v fall_v into_o tentation_n and_o snare_n and_o into_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a 10._o 1._o tim._n 6_o 9_o 10._o lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n for_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a which_o while_o some_o covet_v after_o they_o have_v err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o pierce_v themselves_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n and_o this_o be_v that_o sore_a evil_n which_o solomon_n observe_v under_o the_o sun_n namely_o riches_n keep_v for_o the_o 13._o eccl._n 5._o 13._o owner_n thereof_o to_o their_o hurt_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o when_o we_o have_v by_o all_o our_o toil_n heap_v up_o riches_n they_o shall_v as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v perish_v by_o evil_a travel_n and_o he_o that_o have_v most_o weary_v himself_o by_o get_v wealth_n as_o he_o 15._o vers_fw-la 15._o come_v forth_o of_o his_o mother_n womb_n naked_a so_o he_o shall_v return_v as_o he_o come_v and_o shall_v take_v nothing_o of_o his_o labour_n which_o he_o may_v carry_v away_o in_o his_o hand_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v not_o undertake_v all_o employment_n which_o the_o world_n and_o flesh_n will_v press_v upon_o us._n final_o let_v we_o know_v that_o if_o we_o will_v undertake_v all_o such_o employment_n as_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n will_v impose_v upon_o we_o they_o will_v play_v the_o cruel_a pharaoh_n and_o oppress_v our_o soul_n with_o a_o much_o more_o cruel_a servitude_n then_o that_o of_o egypt_n for_o if_o we_o do_v but_o make_v mention_n of_o surcease_n our_o labour_n for_o a_o while_n that_o we_o may_v have_v some_o time_n to_o perform_v that_o service_n unto_o god_n which_o he_o require_v impute_v this_o unto_o we_o as_o some_o idle_a and_o lazy_a humour_n they_o will_v redouble_v our_o already_o too_o toilsome_a task_n and_o press_v such_o devout_a purpose_n out_o of_o we_o with_o their_o heavy_a burden_n and_o rather_o than_o we_o shall_v want_v employment_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o serve_v god_n they_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o tire_v ourselves_o night_n and_o day_n in_o gather_v straw_n that_o be_v about_o idle_a vanity_n which_o will_v not_o profit_v to_o be_v afterward_o spend_v to_o as_o little_a purpose_n namely_o that_o upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o riches_n thus_o scrape_v together_o we_o may_v erect_v pyramid_n and_o tower_n threaten_v the_o sky_n and_o mansion_n house_n and_o stately_a building_n to_o continue_v our_o name_n unto_o posterity_n yea_o in_o truth_n there_o be_v not_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n such_o a_o terrible_a bondage_n to_o the_o body_n under_o the_o most_o tyrannous_a lord_n as_o this_o be_v to_o the_o soul_n which_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o world_n impose_v upon_o it_o for_o in_o they_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o the_o slave_n at_o some_o time_n to_o find_v leisure_n for_o rest_n and_o sleep_v for_o eat_v and_o drink_v that_o be_v refresh_v he_o may_v again_o return_v to_o his_o task_n whereas_o these_o more_o cruel_a tyrant_n wear_v out_o those_o soul_n which_o be_v imbondaged_a by_o they_o with_o toilsome_a labour_n and_o yet_o will_v allow_v they_o no_o time_n for_o their_o spiritual_a repast_n nor_o to_o refresh_v themselves_o and_o repair_v their_o strength_n by_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n upon_o the_o lord_n sabbath_n or_o by_o feed_v upon_o the_o manna_n of_o the_o word_n in_o hear_v read_v and_o meditation_n and_o by_o sequester_v themselves_o from_o earthly_a business_n that_o they_o may_v by_o prayer_n and_o invocation_n solace_n themselves_o in_o that_o sweet_a communion_n which_o they_o have_v with_o god_n in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n but_o if_o we_o will_v have_v our_o soul_n to_o thrive_v in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o strength_n we_o must_v shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n of_o this_o tyranny_n and_o never_o be_v so_o whole_o intent_n to_o advance_v our_o worldly_a estate_n as_o to_o neglect_v the_o take_n of_o our_o soul_n repast_n in_o religious_a exercise_n according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o hierome_n to_o a_o virtuous_a matron_n so_o say_v he_o take_v care_n of_o thy_o house_n as_o that_o thou_o do_v always_o allow_v celantiam_fw-la ita_fw-la habeto_fw-la solicitudivem_fw-la domus_fw-la ut_fw-la aliquam_fw-la tamen_fw-la vacationem_fw-la animae_fw-la tribuas_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la some_o leisure_n and_o liberty_n to_o thy_o soul_n neither_o do_v i_o say_v this_o that_o i_o will_v withdraw_v thou_o whole_o from_o thy_o charge_n yea_o rather_o i_o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n that_o in_o this_o vacation_n from_o worldly_a business_n thou_o may_v learn_v and_o meditate_v how_o thou_o ought_v to_o behave_v thyself_o towards_o thy_o family_n and_o charge_n when_o thou_o return_v unto_o they_o for_o howsoever_o we_o must_v take_v care_n and_o pain_n about_o thing_n concern_v this_o life_n in_o due_a time_n and_o place_n yet_o so_o as_o we_o do_v according_a to_o our_o saviour_n counsel_n give_v the_o priority_n and_o precedency_n both_o in_o our_o judgement_n affection_n and_o practice_n unto_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o be_v of_o far_o great_a weight_n and_o 33._o math._n 6._o 33._o worth_n seek_v first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o then_o temporal_a and_o earthly_a thing_n in_o a_o second_o and_o inferior_a place_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o no_o business_n be_v of_o like_a moment_n as_o by_o serve_v god_n to_o save_v our_o soul_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o worldly_a business_n of_o like_a moment_n and_o importance_n as_o by_o serve_v god_n to_o seek_v and_o assure_v the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o this_o as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o be_v that_o one_o thing_n necessary_a in_o comparison_n 42._o luk._n 10._o 42._o whereof_o all_o other_o thing_n must_v be_v neglect_v though_o they_o be_v of_o as_o high_a a_o nature_n as_o martha_n employment_n to_o give_v entertainment_n unto_o christ_n himself_o of_o which_o if_o we_o be_v well_o persuade_v and_o do_v esteem_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n according_a to_o their_o true_a worth_n we_o who_o can_v in_o our_o great_a employment_n find_v some_o spare_a time_n to_o spend_v about_o earthly_a trifle_n of_o small_a value_n will_v not_o only_o be_v streight_v and_o scant_v of_o it_o for_o religious_a exercise_n let_v no_o man_n say_v one_o think_v it_o a_o lawful_a excuse_n 127._o jgitur_fw-la nemo_fw-la se_fw-la excuset_fw-la public_a be_v actibus_fw-la nemo_fw-la de_fw-la occupatione_fw-la militiae_fw-la conqueratur_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n in_o psal_n 93._o psal_n 119._o 72._o verse_n 127._o to_o allege_v his_o business_n of_o state_n nor_o complain_v of_o his_o employment_n in_o the_o war_n see_v with_o every_o faithful_a man_n the_o christian_a warfare_n ought_v first_o to_o be_v undertake_v and_o this_o be_v david_n judgement_n who_o esteem_v the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n better_o unto_o he_o than_o thousand_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n the_o which_o be_v second_v by_o his_o affection_n for_o as_o he_o profess_v he_o love_v god_n commandment_n above_o gold_n yea_o above_o fine_a gold_n so_o solomon_n or_o rather_o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n of_o god_n by_o he_o teach_v we_o to_o esteem_v our_o spiritual_a trade_n for_o the_o good_a of_o our_o soul_n above_o the_o merchandise_n of_o silver_n and_o the_o 11._o pro._n 3._o 14_o 15._o &_o 8._o 11._o gain_n of_o
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 body_n but_o also_o by_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n for_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o be_v thus_o prepare_v let_v we_o when_o we_o come_v to_o thy_o table_n perform_v that_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n in_o some_o good_a and_o acceptable_a manner_n with_o all_o reverence_n faith_n and_o inward_a fervency_n and_o devotion_n let_v we_o with_o the_o outward_a sign_n receive_v the_o thing_n signify_v jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n that_o be_v more_o and_o more_o unite_a unto_o he_o we_o may_v receive_v from_o he_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n and_o those_o holy_a virtue_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o he_o unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n let_v we_o bring_v with_o we_o the_o hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v it_o be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n by_o these_o seal_n of_o thy_o covenant_n communicate_v unto_o us._n make_v we_o partaker_n of_o christ_n merit_n by_o imputation_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o essence_n by_o conjunction_n and_o of_o his_o power_n and_o efficacy_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o let_v we_o show_v his_o death_n till_o he_o come_v grateful_o remember_v this_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o his_o blood_n that_o we_o may_v be_v thankful_a and_o praise_v thou_o the_o bless_a trinity_n in_o unity_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n final_o as_o we_o do_v by_o these_o mean_n profess_v ourselves_o thy_o servant_n in_o take_v upon_o we_o thy_o livery_n and_o cognizance_n so_o give_v we_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v constant_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v worthy_a this_o high_a call_n and_o to_o glorify_v thou_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n while_o we_o have_v any_o breath_n or_o be_v hear_v we_o and_o help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o answer_v we_o gracius_o in_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v render_v of_o we_o and_o thy_o whole_a church_n all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o thanksgiving_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n most_o glorious_a and_o most_o gracious_a infinite_a in_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n unto_o all_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o do_v here_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o do_v laud_n and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o especial_o because_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o with_o a_o everlasting_a love_n yea_o so_o love_v we_o that_o thou_o have_v of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n and_o free_v good_a will_n even_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n give_v unto_o we_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o only_a son_n to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o by_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o free_v we_o from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v heir_n through_o he_o of_o eternal_a glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n we_o praise_v thou_o also_o for_o the_o free_a covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o he_o whereby_o thou_o have_v assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o thou_o and_o of_o endless_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o for_o confirm_v this_o covenant_n unto_o we_o by_o annex_v thereunto_o the_o seal_n thy_o sacrament_n that_o thereby_o our_o weak_a faith_n may_v be_v strengthen_v and_o increase_v and_o we_o more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o doubt_v and_o incredulity_n we_o thank_v thou_o holy_a father_n for_o renew_v this_o thy_o covenant_n with_o we_o this_o day_n and_o for_o confirm_v our_o union_n with_o jesus_n christ_n our_o head_n and_o one_o with_o another_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n as_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v nourish_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n it_o be_v thy_o great_a mercy_n that_o thou_o nourish_v our_o mortal_a body_n with_o food_n that_o perish_v but_o how_o wonderful_a be_v this_o thy_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n in_o that_o thou_o feed_v our_o soul_n with_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n that_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o with_o this_o food_n that_o endure_v to_o life_n eternal_a if_o thou_o shall_v permit_v we_o but_o to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n that_o fall_v from_o thy_o table_n we_o must_v needs_o acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v a_o favour_n far_o above_o our_o desert_n o_o then_o how_o shall_v we_o admire_v and_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n and_o bounty_n in_o vouchsafe_v such_o vile_a and_o unworthy_a wretch_n this_o high_a and_o holy_a privilege_n to_o be_v feast_v at_o thy_o own_o table_n not_o with_o ordinary_a cheer_n but_o with_o such_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a delicacy_n even_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o only_a dear_a son_n whereby_o he_o become_v one_o with_o we_o and_o we_o with_o he_o even_o as_o thou_o holy_a father_n and_o he_o be_v one_o in_o that_o holy_a and_o happy_a union_n o_o that_o our_o narrow_a heart_n be_v enlarge_v that_o we_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n apprehend_v this_o thy_o infinite_a and_o incomprehensible_a goodness_n o_o that_o be_v cold_a in_o themselves_o they_o be_v warm_v and_o inflame_v with_o the_o fire_n and_o flame_n of_o this_o divine_a love_n that_o with_o the_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o return_v love_n for_o love_n and_o express_v it_o by_o our_o fervent_a zeal_n and_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v and_o glorify_v thou_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o because_o it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n o_o thou_o the_o rich_a fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n inspire_v and_o inflame_v our_o cold_a and_o freeze_a heart_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v love_v thou_o with_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o contemn_v all_o thing_n in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o may_v long_o and_o labour_v after_o nothing_o so_o much_o as_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o in_o this_o life_n by_o grace_n and_o the_o presence_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o by_o full_a and_o perfect_a vision_n and_o fruition_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v to_o this_o end_n gracious_a god_n bless_v unto_o we_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o by_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o thy_o good_a spirit_n make_v they_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a to_o the_o attain_v of_o those_o end_n for_o which_o thou_o have_v give_v and_o we_o receive_v they_o let_v we_o find_v hereby_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n strengthen_v and_o confirm_v by_o feel_v the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o sap_n of_o grace_n derive_v unto_o we_o and_o increase_v in_o we_o from_o this_o root_n of_o righteousness_n not_o only_o for_o our_o further_a assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o for_o the_o perfect_a of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o by_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n find_v ourselves_o nourish_v and_o enrich_v with_o all_o save_a grace_n especial_o let_v we_o feel_v our_o weak_a faith_n confirm_v and_o increase_v that_o we_o may_v without_o waver_v be_v persuade_v of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v
chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o reason_n to_o make_v we_o abhor_v it_o chap._n 8._o 9_o 2._o remedy_n which_o be_v either_o by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o chap._n 10._o or_o by_o use_v other_o help_n which_o be_v ten_o in_o number_n chap._n 11._o supernatural_a where_o be_v show_v lib._n 2._o 1._o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 1._o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o chap._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o which_o be_v eight_o chap._n 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o preface_n of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o special_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §._o 1_o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o supreme_a goodness_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n like_v unto_o itself_o and_o even_o out_o of_o evil_a to_o produce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o be_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o to_o poison_v and_o taint_v whatsoever_o it_o touch_v that_o though_o it_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n yea_o original_o good_a it_o make_v it_o like_o itself_o evil_a and_o sinful_a of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v god_n himself_o the_o best_a example_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v not_o only_o effect_v his_o good_a end_n by_o good_a mean_n and_o instrument_n but_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v the_o worst_a instrument_n fit_a tool_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o polish_n his_o best_a work_n and_o thus_o he_o ordinary_o use_v the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o cross_n calamity_n and_o affliction_n of_o all_o kind_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o own_o servant_n the_o purge_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o purify_n of_o they_o from_o their_o corruption_n the_o exercise_n and_o by_o exercise_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o the_o manifest_v and_o increase_v of_o their_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n thus_o he_o use_v the_o wicked_a for_o the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o child_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o his_o malicious_a tentation_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o they_o in_o faith_n love_n patience_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n after_o they_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v and_o give_v they_o victory_n in_o these_o spiritual_a conflict_n yea_o this_o chief_a goodness_n can_v make_v even_o sin_n itself_o in_o other_o to_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o execute_v his_o wise_a and_o just_a counsel_n as_o the_o malicious_a practice_n of_o josephs_n brethren_n the_o mean_n of_o his_o 8._o gen._n 45._o 5._o 7._o 8._o advancement_n and_o their_o own_o preservation_n the_o sin_n of_o absalon_n achitophel_n and_o shemei_n for_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v david_n and_o to_o humble_v 28._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 11._o &_o 16._o 10._o act._n 2._o 23._o &_o 3._o 28._o he_o for_o his_o grievous_a fall_n the_o sin_n of_o judas_n the_o scribe_n pharisy_n and_o devil_n himself_o to_o set_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o party_n a_o antidote_n against_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n and_o by_o let_v his_o servant_n slip_v into_o lesser_a sin_n he_o can_v preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v or_o be_v fall_v can_v pull_v they_o out_o of_o those_o which_o be_v great_a as_o when_o by_o the_o prick_n of_o other_o sin_n he_o let_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o out_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v most_o hateful_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o and_o when_o by_o leave_v we_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o slip_v 34._o matt._n 26._o 33._o 34._o into_o sin_n to_o make_v we_o cast_v away_o selfe-confidence_n that_o we_o may_v more_o firm_o cleave_v unto_o he_o who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §._o 2_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n not_o only_o in_o satan_n but_o principal_o in_o our_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a and_o ready_a to_o abuse_v all_o thing_n unto_o sin_n and_o out_o of_o the_o best_a premise_n to_o infer_v the_o worst_a conclusion_n and_o thus_o our_o wicked_a flesh_n abuse_v god_n save_v attribute_n unto_o sin_n as_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n more_o sin_v that_o grace_n may_v more_o abound_v his_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o work_v in_o we_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o by_o defer_v our_o repentance_n to_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n his_o justice_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n which_o shall_v above_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o afraid_a to_o displease_v he_o because_o he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o flesh_n abuse_v to_o make_v man_n to_o despair_v of_o 13._o ezech._n 33._o 10_o 11_o esa_n 22._o 12_o 13._o all_o grace_n or_o future_a good_a and_o therefore_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o present_a delight_n of_o sin_n say_v with_o the_o epicure_n let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o 32._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o especial_o and_o most_o ordinary_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n abuse_v god_n temporal_a benefit_n unto_o evil_n which_o be_v original_o good_a be_v unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o use_n of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n good_a to_o those_o who_o use_v they_o well_o and_o evil_a unto_o those_o that_o abuse_v they_o unto_o sin_n and_o of_o this_o kind_n be_v worldly_a prosperity_n with_o all_o earthly_a benefit_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n immunity_n from_o danger_n and_o such_o like_a the_o which_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n abuse_v for_o the_o rob_n of_o our_o soul_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o they_o with_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n as_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n pride_n profaneness_n neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n ordinance_n tyranny_n oppression_n cruelty_n with_o innumerable_a other_o of_o this_o part._n christian_n warfare_n 2._o part._n hellish_a brood_n as_o elsewhere_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v §._o 3_o that_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v prosperity_n to_o the_o be_v get_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o but_o especial_o among_o and_o above_o the_o rest_n do_v our_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v this_o worldly_a prosperity_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o beget_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o other_o wickedness_n whereby_o man_n heart_n be_v empty_v of_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o true_a wisdom_n be_v make_v capable_a and_o fit_a to_o receive_v all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o to_o run_v in_o a_o headlong_a course_n into_o all_o kind_n of_o horrible_a and_o hellish_a impiety_n of_o which_o we_o have_v too_o lamentable_a experience_n in_o these_o our_o day_n wherein_o few_o make_v conscience_n of_o any_o sin_n not_o punishable_a by_o humane_a law_n which_o offer_v unto_o they_o either_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n as_o neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n bitter_a curse_v blasphemous_a swear_v profanation_n of_o god_n sabbath_n cruelty_n oppression_n bribery_n extorsion_n whoredom_n drunkenness_n fraud_n usury_n deceitful_a deal_v and_o matchless_a pride_n show_v especial_o in_o shameless_a and_o monstrous_a fashion_n of_o apparel_n whereby_o woman_n be_v transform_v into_o man_n and_o man_n into_o woman_n and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o these_o mischief_n but_o carnal_a security_n whereby_o man_n bless_v themselves_o in_o their_o wicked_a course_n and_o put_v far_o from_o they_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o together_o with_o they_o their_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o from_o whence_o do_v this_o security_n arise_v and_o spring_v but_o from_o our_o abundance_n of_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n long_a prosperity_n peace_n and_o plenty_n abuse_v by_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n which_o make_v man_n to_o forget_v god_n because_o they_o find_v
be_v no_o better_o back_v then_o with_o the_o strength_n of_o a_o bubble_n to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v constant_o hold_v god_n gift_n which_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o when_o as_o by_o multiply_v our_o sin_n and_o especial_o our_o pride_n and_o presumption_n we_o daily_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n and_o move_v he_o in_o his_o just_a displeasure_n to_o take_v they_o from_o we_o final_o what_o great_a sign_n of_o extreme_a security_n then_o to_o be_v proud_a of_o our_o master_n wealth_n commit_v to_o our_o keep_n as_o if_o it_o be_v our_o own_o and_o because_o we_o be_v more_o indebt_v and_o have_v a_o great_a account_n to_o make_v then_o other_o man_n as_o though_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n §._o 6_o the_o five_o sign_n be_v customable_a sin_v the_o five_o sign_n be_v customable_a sin_v without_o renew_v of_o repentance_n especial_o if_o these_o sin_n be_v commit_v not_o through_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n but_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n for_o howsoever_o he_o that_o fear_v god_n may_v fall_v into_o sin_n yet_o the_o secure_a person_n alone_o commit_v common_o know_v sin_n which_o either_o wound_n or_o fear_v the_o conscience_n though_o he_o may_v fall_v often_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o yet_o he_o make_v not_o a_o custom_n 2._o eccles_n 7._o 20._o jam._n 3._o 2._o of_o it_o neither_o be_v it_o his_o way_n but_o his_o slip_n and_o error_n but_o it_o be_v the_o secure_a man_n only_o that_o make_v sin_n his_o usual_a trade_n that_o walk_v in_o the_o 1._o psal_n 19_o 1._o counsatle_n of_o the_o ungodly_a as_o his_o way_n that_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n as_o his_o place_n of_o abode_n that_o sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o the_o scornful_a as_o in_o the_o place_n of_o his_o rest_n and_o chief_a repose_n final_o though_o the_o faithful_a through_o his_o own_o wickedness_n and_o strength_n of_o satan_n tentation_n may_v grievous_o fall_v into_o heinous_a sin_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o he_o but_o a_o property_n of_o a_o secure_a worldling_n to_o continue_v in_o such_o sin_n without_o repentance_n it_o be_v a_o great_a sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n to_o commit_v a_o know_a sin_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n see_v if_o god_n take_v he_o with_o the_o manner_n and_o lay_v it_o to_o his_o charge_n it_o be_v the_o bane_n of_o his_o soul_n the_o loss_n of_o heaven_n and_o purchase_v of_o everlasting_a torment_n in_o hell_n fire_n and_o who_o not_o blind_v with_o security_n can_v run_v these_o hazard_n for_o thing_n of_o such_o small_a value_n but_o how_o much_o more_o if_o have_v often_o hardly_o escape_v these_o danger_n we_o make_v a_o common_a practice_n of_o thrust_v ourselves_o into_o they_o by_o our_o ordinary_a course_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o careless_a live_n in_o these_o sin_n without_o repentance_n for_o who_o not_o drown_v in_o security_n can_v imagine_v himself_o to_o be_v in_o any_o safety_n that_o have_v the_o halter_n about_o his_o neck_n and_o the_o knife_n at_o his_o throat_n and_o be_v every_o minute_n in_o danger_n of_o execution_n yea_o who_o can_v cast_v himself_o upon_o the_o pike_n and_o take_v deep_a draught_n of_o this_o deadly_a poison_n of_o sin_n and_o yet_o presume_v of_o health_n and_o safety_n §._o 7_o the_o sixth_o sign_n abuse_v of_o god_n patience_n to_o impenitency_n rom._n 2._o 4._o the_o sixth_o sign_n of_o security_n be_v when_o a_o man_n take_v encouragement_n by_o god_n patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n and_o his_o own_o impunity_n for_o his_o former_a offence_n of_o multiply_v his_o transgression_n and_o of_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n for_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n goodness_n and_o patient_a forbearance_n shall_v as_o the_o apostle_n say_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n fill_v our_o heart_n with_o sorrow_n and_o our_o face_n with_o shame_n because_o we_o have_v so_o long_o and_o so_o often_o offend_v a_o god_n so_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a and_o beside_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a encouragement_n to_o make_v we_o hasten_v our_o repentance_n see_v upon_o it_o we_o be_v sure_a of_o pardon_n for_o we_o shall_v sure_o find_v he_o gracious_a in_o our_o return_v who_o we_o have_v find_v so_o gracious_a in_o our_o backslide_n he_o will_v undoubted_o show_v mercy_n and_o pardon_v our_o sin_n upon_o our_o repentance_n who_o have_v so_o long_a time_n patient_o wait_v that_o he_o may_v take_v occasion_n upon_o our_o true_a conversion_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o us._n but_o if_o we_o abuse_v and_o despise_v so_o great_a a_o mercy_n and_o unspeakable_a goodness_n and_o take_v occasion_n of_o god_n patience_n and_o love_n the_o more_o to_o provoke_v he_o and_o to_o go_v on_o more_o careless_o in_o our_o sinful_a course_n what_o do_v this_o argue_n but_o a_o hard_a and_o secure_a heart_n which_o can_v repent_v but_o treasure_v up_o unto_o itself_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 though_o now_o he_o be_v patient_a yet_o shall_v at_o that_o day_n render_v unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n 6._o rom._n 2._o 5_o 6._o rouse_a he_o up_o with_o great_a torment_n and_o smart_n who_o have_v live_v in_o his_o sin_n with_o great_a security_n and_o inflict_v upon_o he_o the_o sore_a 7._o apoc._n 18._o 7._o punishment_n who_o have_v most_o contemptuous_o abuse_v his_o great_a patience_n §._o 8_o the_o seven_o sign_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n the_o seven_o sign_n be_v presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n whereby_o the_o impenitent_a sinner_n persuade_v himself_o that_o sin_n he_o never_o so_o much_o yet_o god_n be_v so_o gracious_a that_o he_o will_v forgive_v he_o and_o so_o take_v occasion_n hereby_o to_o give_v liberty_n unto_o his_o carnal_a lust_n that_o they_o may_v glut_v themselves_o with_o their_o sinful_a delight_n and_o embrace_v all_o wicked_a object_n without_o fear_n of_o danger_n now_o this_o argue_v a_o heart_n destitute_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o desperate_o harden_v with_o carnal_a security_n for_o though_o god_n mercy_n be_v great_a and_o infinite_a yet_o he_o have_v none_o for_o they_o who_o thus_o gross_o abuse_v it_o but_o for_o those_o alone_o who_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o reverence_v his_o goodness_n and_o to_o shun_v with_o great_a care_n his_o displeasure_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o be_v fear_v and_o they_o only_o be_v his_o true_a israel_n and_o vessel_n of_o grace_n in_o who_o salvation_n he_o will_v glorify_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o rich_a mercy_n who_o return_n and_o seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o david_n their_o king_n that_o be_v the_o son_n of_o david_n and_o his_o holy_a anoint_a jesus_n christ_n and_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o his_o goodness_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v 5._o hos_fw-la 3._o 5._o §._o 9_o the_o eight_o sign_n be_v the_o contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n the_o eight_o sign_n be_v the_o contempt_n and_o utter_a neglect_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n as_o the_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o word_n prayer_n the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n communion_n with_o the_o faithful_a and_o the_o rest_n or_o the_o cold_a and_o careless_a formal_a and_o negligent_a use_v of_o they_o without_o any_o desire_n or_o endeavour_n to_o profit_n by_o they_o for_o they_o who_o heart_n be_v season_v with_o any_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n at_o all_o do_v fear_n and_o seek_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n in_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n they_o tremble_v at_o his_o word_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v they_o work_v out_o their_o 12._o esa_n 66._o 2._o phil._n 2._o 12._o salvation_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n sanctify_v for_o this_o purpose_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o their_o heart_n long_o after_o the_o water_n of_o life_n like_o the_o thirsty_a land_n and_o as_o the_o chase_a hart_n 1._o psal_n 42._o 1._o bray_v after_o the_o river_n of_o water_n and_o if_o they_o be_v restrain_v from_o come_v into_o god_n holy_a assembly_n passionate_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n o_o how_o amiable_a be_v thy_o tabernacle_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n my_o soul_n long_v 2._o psal_n 84._o 1_o 2._o yea_o even_o faint_v for_o the_o court_n of_o the_o lord_n my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n cry_v out_o for_o the_o live_a god_n and_o when_o they_o hear_v the_o law_n their_o heart_n melt_v as_o do_v the_o heart_n of_o good_a josiah_n they_o be_v astony_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o hear_v the_o
also_o strive_v against_o god_n spirit_n and_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o either_o move_a we_o to_o good_a or_o restrain_v we_o from_o evil_a than_o it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n to_o give_v we_o up_o unto_o our_o 3._o gen._n 6._o 3._o own_o lust_n see_v we_o will_v needs_o serve_v they_o and_o not_o let_v his_o spirit_n always_o strive_v with_o we_o to_o blind_v our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n not_o by_o put_v out_o our_o eye_n but_o by_o withhold_a the_o light_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o alone_o they_o be_v illuminate_v to_o harden_v our_o heart_n not_o by_o infusion_n of_o corruption_n but_o leave_v they_o to_o their_o own_o natural_a hardness_n and_o deny_v to_o give_v the_o oil_n of_o his_o grace_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v soften_v and_o to_o cause_v the_o many_o wound_n which_o we_o have_v give_v unto_o our_o conscience_n to_o take_v away_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o and_o so_o turn_v unto_o a_o deadly_a gangrene_n or_o incurable_a canker_n so_o augustine_n say_v that_o 3._o justissima_fw-la poena_fw-la ut_fw-la qui_fw-la sciens_fw-la rectum_fw-la non_fw-la facit_fw-la amiâ—â—at_fw-la scire_fw-la quod_fw-la rectum_fw-la de_fw-fr lib._n arbit_n lib._n 3._o it_o be_v a_o just_a punishment_n from_o god_n that_o he_o who_o know_v to_o do_v well_o and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v also_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o well-doing_n thus_o when_o the_o gentile_n sin_v in_o the_o high_a kind_n against_o their_o conscience_n and_o know_v the_o true_a god_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o by_o read_v in_o the_o great_a book_n of_o the_o creature_n do_v not_o worship_v he_o as_o god_n but_o fall_v into_o grievous_a idolatry_n and_o commit_v spiritual_a whoredom_n with_o all_o the_o creature_n the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o they_o may_v receive_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o recompense_n 27._o rom._n 1._o 27._o of_o reward_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o their_o wilful_a error_n give_v they_o over_o to_o their_o own_o vain_a imagination_n to_o become_v fool_n to_o the_o unclean_a lust_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n and_o vile_a affection_n and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o commit_v sin_n with_o greediness_n and_o without_o any_o sense_n or_o feel_n so_o when_o the_o jew_n will_v take_v no_o warning_n neither_o by_o god_n word_n nor_o work_n but_o weary_v his_o prophet_n with_o speak_v unto_o they_o and_o himself_o with_o smite_v and_o correct_v they_o so_o that_o he_o excuse_v his_o neglect_n of_o fatherly_a chastisement_n because_o he_o find_v they_o unprofitable_a and_o bootless_a wherefore_o shall_v you_o be_v strike_v any_o more_o see_v you_o will_v revolt_v 5._o esa_n 1._o 5._o more_o and_o more_o at_o last_o as_o a_o reward_n and_o just_a punishment_n of_o their_o impenitency_n he_o give_v they_o up_o to_o their_o blindness_n of_o mind_n carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n go_v and_o tell_v this_o people_n hear_v you_o indeed_o 10._o esa_n 6._o 9_o 10._o but_o understand_v not_o and_o see_v you_o indeed_o but_o perceive_v not_o make_v the_o heart_n of_o this_o people_n fat_a and_o make_v their_o ear_n heavy_a and_o shut_v their_o eye_n lest_o they_o see_v with_o their_o eye_n and_o hear_v with_o their_o ear_n and_o understand_v with_o their_o heart_n and_o convert_v and_o be_v heal_v thus_o when_o they_o live_v in_o unjustice_n and_o 12._o zach._n 1._o 10_o 11_o 12._o oppression_n and_o will_v show_v no_o mercy_n nor_o harken_v to_o god_n prophet_n call_v they_o to_o repentance_n their_o heart_n also_o become_v as_o hard_o as_o the_o adamant_n stone_n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o he_o will_v bring_v distress_n 17._o zeph._n 1._o 17._o upon_o they_o and_o make_v they_o to_o walk_v like_o blind_a man_n without_o light_n of_o comfort_n or_o sight_n of_o understanding_n because_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o and_o this_o of_o all_o other_o punishment_n inflict_v in_o this_o life_n be_v most_o grievous_a and_o fearful_a and_o therefore_o with_o great_a care_n to_o be_v avoid_v for_o other_o punishment_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n to_o our_o use_n do_v open_a our_o eye_n but_o this_o shut_v and_o make_v they_o stark_o blind_a other_o make_v we_o to_o flee_v unto_o god_n and_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o for_o ease_n and_o comfort_n but_o this_o make_v we_o to_o flee_v further_o from_o he_o as_o though_o we_o need_v not_o his_o help_n other_o bruise_v our_o heart_n and_o make_v they_o contrite_a cause_v they_o of_o stone_n to_o become_v flesh_n but_o this_o do_v more_o and_o more_o harden_v they_o as_o frost_n do_v the_o water_n which_o it_o convert_v into_o ice_n and_o of_o flesh_n make_v they_o to_o become_v stone_n other_o affliction_n do_v help_v to_o cure_v our_o spiritual_a sore_n and_o to_o draw_v out_o the_o core_n of_o our_o corruption_n but_o this_o make_v they_o to_o rot_v and_o fester_v by_o neglect_v those_o wholesome_a salve_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v heal_v other_o refine_v we_o like_o good_a mettle_n in_o the_o fiery_a furnace_n and_o like_a file_n do_v scour_v away_o our_o rust_n but_o this_o make_v we_o to_o rust_v the_o more_o and_o cover_v we_o over_o with_o filth_n and_o dross_n other_o make_v we_o cry_v out_o unto_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o more_o diligent_a in_o his_o 16._o esa_n 26._o 16._o service_n this_o shut_v our_o mouth_n that_o we_o can_v and_o harden_v our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v not_o call_v upon_o he_o and_o make_v we_o to_o neglect_v all_o good_a duty_n other_o correct_v we_o and_o make_v we_o better_o this_o corrupt_v and_o 22._o heb._n 8._o 12._o apoc._n 3._o 19_o 2._o tim._n 2._o 12._o &_o 3._o 12._o act._n 14._o 22._o make_v we_o worse_o final_o they_o be_v the_o way_n to_o god_n kingdom_n for_o we_o must_v suffer_v with_o christ_n before_o we_o can_v reign_v in_o he_o yea_o they_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n that_o lead_v unto_o happiness_n and_o so_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v cause_n unto_o we_o a_o far_o most_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o weight_n of_o glory_n but_o this_o punishment_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n do_v make_v we_o utter_o to_o neglect_v this_o way_n and_o thrust_v we_o into_o the_o broad_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o destruction_n chap._n x._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n as_o first_o avoid_v and_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §._o 1_o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o avoid_v ignorance_n and_o labour_n after_o knowledge_n by_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n it_o may_v manifest_o appear_v that_o the_o sin_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a a_o capital_a evil_n and_o most_o dangerous_a disease_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v more_o hearty_o to_o be_v abhor_v and_o more_o careful_o to_o be_v avoid_v than_o the_o plague_n leprosy_n or_o corporal_a lethargy_n but_o for_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o see_v the_o manifold_a mischief_n of_o this_o spiritual_a sickness_n and_o thereby_o be_v move_v to_o hate_v it_o and_o earnest_o to_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o unless_o we_o also_o know_v by_o what_o mean_v our_o desire_n may_v be_v satisfy_v i_o will_v in_o the_o next_o place_n propound_v the_o preseruative_n which_o may_v keep_v we_o from_o this_o disease_n and_o the_o medicine_n which_o may_v cure_v and_o recover_v we_o if_o we_o be_v already_o fall_v into_o it_o first_o then_o if_o we_o will_v be_v cure_v of_o this_o spiritual_a lethargy_n we_o must_v imitate_v skilful_a physician_n who_o to_o effect_v a_o perfect_a cure_n do_v labour_n chief_o to_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o sickness_n and_o withal_o to_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v the_o affect_a part_n that_o be_v expulse_v they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o keep_v they_o from_o re-enter_v which_o not_o be_v observe_v there_o can_v be_v no_o perfect_a cure_n but_o the_o patient_n will_v be_v ready_a upon_o the_o next_o distemper_n of_o heat_n cold_a or_o misdiet_n to_o relapse_n dangerous_o into_o his_o former_a disease_n and_o if_o we_o hieronym_n ibi_fw-la maximè_fw-la oportet_fw-la obseruare_fw-la peccatum_fw-la ubi_fw-la nasci_fw-la solet_fw-la hieronym_n will_v take_v away_o these_o malignant_a and_o poisonous_a stream_n of_o carnal_a security_n it_o will_v be_v to_o little_a purpose_n to_o lade_v and_o empty_v they_o in_o the_o current_n unless_o we_o damn_n and_o stop_v up_o the_o wellhead_n and_o fountain_n from_o which_o the_o spring_n to_o which_o end_n we_o will_v propound_v they_o in_o the_o same_o order_n wherein_o they_o be_v former_o handle_v and_o first_o if_o we_o will_v be_v free_v from_o carnal_a security_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o
approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o have_v his_o image_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n stamp_v on_o we_o and_o by_o yield_v in_o all_o thing_n obedience_n to_o his_o will_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n then_o will_v he_o give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o will_v cast_v out_o all_o servile_a fear_n and_o give_v we_o much_o confidence_n boldness_n and_o security_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n §._o 6_o the_o sixth_o mean_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n the_o sixth_o mean_n to_o enjoy_v this_o spiritual_a security_n be_v to_o cast_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n all_o carnal_a love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n and_o so_o to_o contemn_v the_o world_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n as_o that_o we_o can_v be_v content_a if_o god_n so_o please_v to_o leave_v they_o as_o well_o as_o enjoy_v they_o for_o if_o have_v our_o desire_n mortify_v to_o the_o world_n we_o have_v learn_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n in_o whatsoever_o state_n we_o be_v therewith_o to_o be_v content_a if_o we_o know_v how_o to_o be_v 12._o phil._n 4._o 12._o abase_v and_o how_o to_o abound_v and_o be_v every_o where_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n instruct_v both_o to_o be_v full_a and_o to_o be_v hungry_a both_o to_o abound_v and_o to_o suffer_v need_n then_o may_v we_o in_o a_o great_a part_n be_v free_v from_o all_o carnal_a fear_n and_o both_o secure_o enjoy_v these_o transitory_a thing_n when_o god_n give_v they_o because_o it_o will_v not_o much_o trouble_v we_o if_o it_o be_v his_o pleasure_n to_o take_v they_o away_o and_o also_o secure_o want_v they_o when_o god_n scant_v we_o of_o they_o because_o our_o desire_n and_o hope_n be_v moderate_a after_o their_o fruition_n for_o our_o fear_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o love_n and_o hope_n neither_o can_v they_o seneca_n define_v timere_fw-la si_fw-la sperare_fw-la desieris_fw-la seneca_n be_v little_a if_o these_o be_v great_a nor_o contrariwise_o excessive_a and_o immoderate_a if_o these_o temper_a and_o overrule_v with_o reason_n and_o religion_n and_o therefore_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n then_o may_v we_o hold_v they_o as_o child_n their_o bird_n which_o they_o be_v weary_a of_o in_o our_o open_a hand_n be_v secure_a and_o careless_a whether_o they_o stay_v with_o we_o or_o as_o solomon_n speak_v like_o the_o eagle_n betake_v themselves_o to_o their_o 5._o pro._n 23._o 5._o wing_n and_o flee_v away_o but_o if_o our_o affection_n and_o love_n be_v still_o fix_v and_o fasten_v on_o they_o then_o will_v we_o be_v unwilling_a to_o leave_v they_o and_o so_o always_o arbit_fw-la nemo_fw-la secuâ—us_fw-la est_fw-la in_o his_o bonis_fw-la que_fw-la potest_fw-la invitus_fw-la aâ—â—â—tere_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr lib._n arbit_fw-la in_o fear_n lest_o they_o be_v take_v from_o us._n for_o as_o one_o say_v no_o man_n can_v be_v secure_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o that_o which_o he_o be_v altogether_o unwilling_a to_o lose_v and_o forgo_v §._o 7_o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a the_o five_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n be_v to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o undefiled_a from_o sin_n especial_o from_o such_o sin_n as_o be_v commit_v not_o through_o ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n but_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n or_o if_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o any_o such_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v to_o arise_v out_o of_o they_o and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o purge_v our_o conscience_n by_o bathe_v they_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o the_o 1._o hic_fw-la murus_fw-la abenâ—us_fw-la esto_fw-la niâ—_n conscire_fw-la sibi_fw-la nulla_fw-la pallescere_fw-la cull_v a_o horse_v epist_n l._n 1._o epist_n 1._o conscience_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o eye_n it_o must_v be_v keep_v clean_o and_o then_o it_o will_v be_v cheerful_a and_o quiet_a but_o if_o we_o nourish_v in_o it_o willing_o the_o least_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v little_a mote_n in_o our_o sight_n it_o will_v smart_v and_o rage_n and_o never_o be_v quiet_a till_o they_o be_v cast_v out_o and_o so_o long_o as_o we_o do_v thus_o preserve_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v be_v secure_a and_o without_o 13._o exemplo_fw-la quodcuâ—que_fw-la malo_fw-la committitur_fw-la ipsi_fw-la displicet_fw-la authori_fw-la prima_fw-la haec_fw-la est_fw-la ultio_fw-la quod_fw-la se_fw-la iudice_fw-la nemo_fw-la nocens_fw-la ab_fw-la â—oluitur_fw-la improba_fw-la quamâ—is_fw-la gratia_fw-la fallacis_fw-la praeâ—oris_fw-la vicerit_fw-la urna_fw-la juvenal_n satyr_n 13._o fear_n because_o we_o have_v also_o peace_n with_o god_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o than_o will_v not_o god_n acquit_v we_o for_o he_o be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n so_o that_o only_o the_o pure_a conscience_n can_v be_v the_o secure_a conscience_n for_o sin_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n of_o fear_n and_o therefore_o if_o iâ—_n be_v purge_v away_o there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o fear_n to_o lodge_v in_o but_o if_o sin_n remain_v and_o defile_v the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n there_o be_v no_o 21._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 20_o 21._o room_n for_o security_n for_o how_o can_v a_o man_n be_v secure_a that_o by_o guilt_n of_o sin_n be_v liable_a to_o god_n displeasure_n and_o have_v break_v the_o peace_n with_o he_o 105._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la recondere_fw-la se_fw-la &_o oculos_fw-la hominum_fw-la aâ—resque_fw-la vitare_fw-la bona_fw-la conscientia_fw-la turbam_fw-la advocate_n mala_fw-la etiam_fw-la in_o solitudine_fw-la anxia_fw-la atque_fw-la sollicita_fw-la est_fw-la si_fw-la honesta_fw-la sunt_fw-la quae_fw-la facis_fw-la omnes_fw-la sciant_fw-la si_fw-mi turpia_fw-la quid_fw-la refert_fw-la neminem_fw-la scire_fw-la cum_fw-la tuscias_fw-la o_o te_fw-la miserum_fw-la si_fw-la contemnâ—â—_n hunc_fw-la testem_fw-la senec._n epist_n 43._o socrates_n interregaâ—us_fw-la qui_fw-la securè_fw-la viverent_fw-la qui_fw-fr inquit_fw-la nihil_fw-la sibi_fw-la consciunt_fw-la mali_fw-la max._n in_o serm_n de_fw-fr curios_fw-la securitatis_fw-la magna_fw-la portio_fw-la est_fw-la nihil_fw-la imqui_fw-la facere_fw-la etc._n etc._n senec._n epist_n 105._o how_o can_v he_o not_o be_v full_a of_o fear_n that_o be_v daily_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o his_o judgement_n and_o to_o bear_v the_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o this_o the_o heathen_n see_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n namely_o that_o gild_n and_o fear_n innocency_n and_o security_n like_o inseparable_a companion_n accompany_v one_o another_o for_o one_o be_v ask_v who_o they_o be_v that_o live_v secure_o answer_v they_o only_a who_o be_v not_o conscious_a unto_o themselves_o of_o any_o evil_n and_o another_o affirm_v that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a portion_n of_o security_n to_o do_v nothing_o unjust_o in_o which_o regard_n man_n of_o may_v lead_v a_o life_n confuse_a and_o disturb_v because_o look_v how_o much_o they_o hurt_v and_o so_o much_o also_o they_o fear_v for_o though_o a_o man_n may_v be_v safe_a for_o the_o present_a have_v a_o evil_a conscience_n yet_o he_o can_v never_o be_v secure_a and_o though_o when_o he_o sin_v he_o be_v not_o take_v with_o the_o manner_n yet_o he_o be_v always_o in_o fear_n of_o be_v take_v he_o be_v trouble_v in_o his_o sleep_n and_o while_o any_o man_n wickedness_n be_v speak_v of_o he_o think_v of_o his_o own_o and_o though_o the_o guilty_a may_v have_v the_o hap_n to_o be_v hide_v yet_o can_v they_o have_v the_o confidence_n of_o it_o §._o 8_o the_o last_o mean_n be_v christian_a watchfulness_n and_o often_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n the_o last_o mean_n of_o security_n be_v to_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o all_o our_o way_n and_o often_o to_o examine_v our_o estate_n &_o to_o cast_v up_o our_o account_n between_o god_n and_o we_o and_o when_o we_o find_v that_o we_o be_v cast_v behind_o hand_n to_o plead_v christ_n payment_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o so_o we_o may_v get_v our_o quietus_n est_fw-la and_o have_v the_o handwriting_n of_o the_o law_n cancel_v and_o nail_v to_o his_o cross_n for_o this_o security_n be_v not_o cause_v like_o that_o which_o be_v carnal_a by_o negligence_n and_o sloth_n but_o by_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n for_o than_o may_v we_o secure_o expect_v our_o summons_n to_o come_v to_o god_n audit_n when_o like_o the_o wise_a steward_n we_o find_v the_o book_n of_o our_o reckon_n just_o and_o straight_o then_o may_v we_o with_o much_o peace_n and_o cheerfulness_n be_v call_v to_o give_v up_o our_o account_n when_o we_o find_v that_o we_o have_v profitable_o employ_v our_o master_n talent_n and_o have_v increase_v they_o five_o or_o ten_o fold_n by_o put_v they_o out_o to_o the_o use_n of_o our_o lord_n that_o be_v the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow_n servant_n then_o may_v we_o with_o the_o wise_a virgin_n secure_o expect_v the_o come_n of_o our_o bridegroom_n though_o through_o natural_a heaviness_n we_o be_v sometime_o overtake_v with_o drowsiness_n and_o take_v a_o nap_n if_o we_o do_v in_o our_o usual_a course_n stand_v upon_o our_o watch_n and_o have_v the_o lamp_n of_o a_o christian_a profession_n replenish_v and_o trim_v with_o the_o inward_a oil_n of_o faith_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n and_o the_o outward_a light_n of_o good_a work_n and_o a_o godly_a and_o righteous_a life_n see_v when_o he_o come_v we_o shall_v enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o bridal_a chamber_n and_o there_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o his_o love_n and_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o those_o inestimable_a and_o eternal_a joy_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o we_o the_o which_o he_o grant_v unto_o we_o that_o have_v dear_o buy_v they_o for_o we_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n three_o person_n and_o one_o immortal_a invisible_a only_o wise_a and_o infinite_o good_a god_n be_v ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n majesty_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o more_o amen_o trin-uni_a deo_fw-la gloria_fw-la finis_fw-la