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â—ver_o make_v otherwise_o by_o the_o will_n and_o power_n of_o god_n himself_o the_o other_o bare_o and_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n consider_v only_o delight_v ourselves_o nay_o not_o so_o much_o as_o that_o perhaps_o but_o only_o by_o god_n will._n speculation_n therefore_o be_v a_o idle_a and_o useless_a thing_n compare_v with_o action_n and_o even_o in_o speculation_n itself_o that_o which_o have_v god_n a_o be_v of_o perfection_n unsearchable_a and_o incomprehensible_a by_o any_o but_o himself_o for_o its_o object_n be_v incomparable_o the_o most_o ravish_a to_o the_o soul_n of_o man._n and_o yet_o it_o be_v most_o common_o see_v that_o every_o small_a speculator_n or_o theorist_n a_o philosopher_n mathematician_n linguist_n critic_n politician_n and_o theologer_n too_o especial_o polemic_o be_v very_o prone_a to_o despise_v and_o look_v down_o upon_o piety_n and_o practical_a religion_n as_o a_o great_a way_n below_o they_o to_o leave_v they_o as_o ordinary_a thing_n sit_v only_o 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have_v some_o privilege_n above_o other_o it_o be_v certain_o inconsistent_a with_o such_o temper_n to_o acknowledge_v god_n infinite_a superiority_n to_o themselves_o and_o their_o entire_a dependence_n upon_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n to_o desire_v any_o thing_n from_o he_o with_o a_o humble_a reference_n of_o all_o their_o petition_n to_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n or_o to_o return_v any_o thanks_o unto_o he_o to_o own_o and_o pay_v the_o most_o just_a tribute_n of_o obedience_n as_o well_o as_o the_o mean_a of_o his_o creature_n to_o confess_v disown_n despise_v or_o pity_v themselves_o be_v grieve_v for_o their_o unreasonable_a selfwill_a and_o disobedience_n to_o acknowledge_v their_o gild_n and_o deserve_a punishment_n and_o yet_o god_n right_a of_o remission_n upon_o their_o sincere_a repentance_n and_o their_o humble_a and_o important_a request_n and_o that_o too_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o another_o who_o be_v that_o which_o they_o have_v be_v shameful_o deficient_a in_o viz._n the_o most_o perfect_o righteous_a and_o obedient_a all_o these_o and_o such_o like_o most_o just_a duty_n to_o our_o maker_n these_o dissolute_a licentious_a and_o proud_a creature_n must_v needs_o hate_v and_o despise_v as_o repugnant_a to_o their_o lust_n control_a their_o liberty_n and_o oblige_v they_o to_o the_o most_o sensible_a reflection_n upon_o and_o confession_n of_o their_o meanness_n and_o baseness_n hence_o theyll_v sometime_o deny_v or_o cavil_v at_o they_o and_o the_o very_a existence_n of_o god_n himself_o as_o much_o as_o their_o wit_n and_o care_n of_o their_o safety_n will_v give_v they_o leave_v or_o for_o want_v of_o these_o when_o they_o have_v little_a or_o nothing_o to_o say_v and_o with_o they_o too_o they_o will_v huff_v at_o they_o with_o a_o scornful_a pish_o throw_v they_o away_o and_o neglect_v they_o as_o a_o cheat_n or_o at_o least_o a_o thing_n uncertain_a and_o trouble_v some_o those_o who_o be_v govern_v by_o a_o belief_n of_o god_n and_o duty_n towards_o he_o they_o pretend_v to_o look_v upon_o as_o weak_a of_o no_o part_n or_o wit_n timorous_a superstitious_a little_a and_o low_o mind_v whilst_o they_o conceit_n themselves_o to_o be_v great_a spirit_n and_o noble_a soul_n indeed_o alas_o for_o they_o goodly_a thing_n indeed_o they_o be_v to_o who_o in_o short_a it_o be_v to_o be_v answer_v that_o it_o be_v a_o wicked_a thing_n to_o affect_v to_o have_v what_o they_o shall_v not_o and_o as_o silly_a to_o desire_v what_o they_o can_v obtain_v it_o be_v a_o wicked_a and_o unreasonable_a thing_n for_o thou_o to_o desire_v thy_o liberty_n from_o the_o direction_n and_o government_n of_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_o better_a and_o wise_a than_o thyself_o who_o be_v infinite_o good_a and_o immutable_o delight_v in_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o great_a good_a of_o the_o whole_a universe_n and_o be_v infinite_o wise_a and_o infallible_o know_v what_o do_v effect_v it_o who_o know_v and_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n upon_o who_o be_v dependent_a all_o the_o nature_n and_o existence_n of_o thing_n possible_a to_o be_v who_o therefore_o have_v all_o the_o right_a that_o can_v be_v conceive_v to_o be_v the_o lawgiver_n of_o the_o universe_n if_o thou_o or_o any_o the_o most_o accomplish_a and_o perfect_a be_v beside_o himself_o comply_v not_o with_o or_o conform_v not_o to_o his_o will_n thou_o can_v not_o be_v innocent_a but_o thou_o must_v be_v he_o who_o prefer_v thy_o own_o self_n before_o the_o whole_a universe_n and_o have_v in_o thou_o that_o insolence_n to_o desire_v that_o all_o may_v minister_v to_o thy_o pleasure_n than_o which_o what_o can_v be_v more_o prodigious_o unreasonable_a wicked_a and_o unjust_a but_o if_o it_o be_v reasonable_a to_o be_v obedient_a to_o and_o to_o be_v like_o god_n because_o he_o will_v and_o command_v all_o for_o the_o universal_a good_a then_o be_v it_o also_o reasonable_a that_o we_o shall_v perform_v all_o other_o duty_n of_o piety_n to_o he_o acknowledgement_n and_o contemplation_n of_o his_o perfectin_n honour_n petition_n thankfulness_n confession_n of_o and_o grief_n for_o our_o transgression_n of_o his_o law_n etc._n etc._n which_o dispose_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o obey_v and_o imitate_v he_o nor_o be_v these_o swagger_a hector_n less_o foolish_a than_o wicked_a for_o whether_o they_o will_v or_o no_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o shall_v be_v what_o god_n will_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v any_o thing_n real_o existent_a must_v be_v the_o effect_n of_o his_o will_n and_o dependent_a upon_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_o perfect_a for_o otherwise_o he_o be_v not_o so_o all_o that_o he_o will_v concern_v we_o be_v either_o what_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o due_a relation_n of_o our_o action_n to_o their_o object_n or_o what_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o one_o be_v ordinary_o term_v his_o command_n the_o other_o his_o decree_n now_o what_o god_n command_v whether_o we_o think_v or_o will_v so_o or_o no_o
but_o man_n of_o more_o active_a temper_n which_o be_v far_o the_o great_a number_n will_v hardly_o believe_v he_o that_o use_v it_o to_o be_v at_o all_o in_o earnest_n to_o mind_n and_o be_v affect_v much_o with_o what_o he_o say_v they_o will_v think_v he_o dull_a because_o always_o when_o they_o themselves_o or_o those_o with_o who_o they_o have_v general_o converse_v have_v be_v serious_o and_o much_o concern_v for_o any_o thing_n they_o have_v accustom_v themselves_o to_o be_v loud_a and_o unequal_a in_o their_o speech_n and_o quick_a fierce_a multifarious_a in_o their_o gesture_n in_o such_o case_n it_o may_v be_v advisable_a to_o use_v in_o part_n only_o those_o gesture_n which_o those_o man_n do_v and_o that_o with_o some_o mark_n of_o condescension_n whereby_o a_o man_n may_v convey_v his_o sense_n and_o affection_n to_o they_o and_o yeâ—_n not_o confirm_v they_o in_o their_o bad_a usage_n but_o rather_o admonish_v they_o of_o their_o imperfection_n for_o indeed_o they_o be_v not_o only_a sign_n but_o cause_n too_o of_o strong_a and_o ungovernable_a passion_n most_o common_o for_o little_a thing_n and_o consequent_o of_o rash_a and_o blind_a action_n rude_a and_o vulgar_a speech_n and_o carriage_n be_v common_o the_o cause_n of_o rude_a and_o vulgar_a manner_n but_o there_o be_v no_o great_a breach_n of_o this_o direction_n than_o to_o make_v prayer_n in_o a_o foreign_a tongue_n for_o here_o the_o word_n be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v sign_n of_o conception_n to_o all_o the_o auditory_a that_o they_o be_v sign_n to_o none_o at_o all_o perhaps_o and_o this_o be_v the_o foul_a fault_n of_o that_o church_n which_o pretend_v to_o so_o much_o wisdom_n and_o care_n in_o all_o her_o constitution_n when_o hardly_o any_o thing_n can_v argue_v a_o great_a folly_n and_o tyranny_n of_o this_o they_o have_v hear_v enough_o though_o their_o pride_n and_o other_o self-interest_n will_v never_o suffer_v they_o to_o acknowledge_v or_o amend_v any_o thing_n though_o never_o so_o foolish_a and_o mischievous_a which_o other_o shall_v admonish_v and_o advise_v they_o of_o nay_o these_o man_n do_v not_o only_o appoint_v those_o who_o pray_v with_o other_o to_o use_v such_o a_o language_n which_o the_o auditor_n do_v not_o understand_v but_o also_o private_a person_n to_o pray_v pater_n noster_n ave_fw-la maria_n and_o gloria_fw-la patri_n a_o judicious_a prayer_n indeed_o for_o they_o use_v it_o for_o petition_n too_o when_o sometime_o they_o understand_v not_o one_o sentence_n of_o what_o they_o say_v sect_n xiii_o 5._o let_v the_o sign_n of_o all_o the_o operation_n and_o action_n of_o our_o soul_n particular_o of_o our_o affection_n be_v the_o most_o natural_a such_o which_o be_v conjoin_v in_o man_n general_o with_o the_o thing_n signify_v even_o without_o their_o will_n or_o endeavour_n nay_o they_o be_v not_o disjoin_v without_o some_o difficulty_n these_o sign_n more_o certain_o convey_v to_o other_o not_o only_o the_o knowledge_n or_o conception_n of_o the_o affection_n which_o be_v in_o we_o but_o also_o the_o like_a affection_n themselves_o nay_o sometime_o they_o may_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o and_o excite_v maintain_v or_o increase_v affection_n in_o ourselves_o for_o which_o reason_n as_o well_o as_o other_o all_o institute_v and_o appoint_v sign_n be_v to_o be_v the_o most_o natural_a and_o as_o little_a as_o may_v be_v pure_o arbitrary_a these_o last_o be_v very_o often_o separate_v from_o the_o thing_n signify_v which_o be_v call_v formality_n a_o common_a instance_n too_o of_o the_o unnaturalness_n of_o the_o signification_n of_o our_o affection_n etc._n etc._n be_v that_o we_o call_v over_n i._n e._n too_o many_o and_o too_o great_a a_o vehemency_n of_o gesture_n and_o word_n as_o it_o seem_v to_o most_o auditor_n these_o although_o sometime_o in_o some_o person_n that_o use_v they_o they_o may_v be_v sign_n natural_a enough_o to_o themselves_o of_o good_a affection_n for_o there_o be_v degree_n in_o respect_n of_o time_n and_o person_n yet_o by_o the_o generality_n of_o auditor_n they_o be_v judge_v to_o proceed_v from_o ostentation_n or_o mere_a heat_n of_o bodily_a temper_n and_o here_o we_o may_v be_v admonish_v that_o we_o do_v not_o use_v those_o which_o be_v very_o natural_a sign_n to_o the_o generality_n of_o a_o auditory_a hypocritical_o that_o we_o do_v not_o use_v they_o on_o purpose_n to_o beget_v in_o they_o a_o good_a opinion_n of_o we_o and_o to_o judge_v that_o we_o have_v such_o good_a affection_n or_o other_o worthy_a quality_n in_o we_o when_o we_o have_v not_o nor_o care_n perhaps_o much_o whether_o we_o have_v they_o at_o all_o real_o so_o we_o may_v but_o seem_v so_o we_o may_v be_v further_o advise_v that_o they_o do_v not_o proceed_v from_o or_o be_v consequent_a upon_o mere_o the_o heat_n motion_n agitation_n temper_n of_o body_n for_o there_o be_v some_o person_n in_o who_o sigh_n tear_n loudness_n or_o vehemency_n of_o speech_n for_o example_n do_v not_o proceed_v from_o nor_o be_v conjoin_v with_o their_o respective_a passion_n of_o sadness_n grief_n earnest_a desire_n towards_o any_o certain_a object_n apprehend_v evil_a or_o good_a but_o mere_o from_o the_o frame_n and_o temper_n or_o in_o one_o word_n from_o the_o mechanism_n of_o their_o body_n they_o can_v tell_v you_o what_o it_o be_v that_o so_o affect_v they_o in_o other_o again_o they_o be_v very_o easy_a and_o great_a from_o every_o small_a degree_n of_o real_a passion_n in_o they_o we_o may_v see_v in_o their_o abundance_n of_o tear_n deep_a and_o frequent_a sigh_n great_a vehemency_n and_o variety_n of_o speech_n and_o gesture_n whence_o general_o we_o may_v think_v they_o be_v brimful_a of_o extraordinary_a passion_n when_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v not_o so_o and_o either_o there_o be_v none_o of_o those_o passion_n at_o all_o or_o but_o in_o very_o mean_a and_o slight_a degree_n those_o that_o affect_v and_o endeavour_v these_o natural_a sign_n of_o sanctity_n in_o prayer_n and_o so_o in_o preach_v and_o all_o other_o their_o conversation_n without_o the_o thing_n signify_v for_o reputation_n and_o good_a opinion_n or_o any_o other_o self-interest_n be_v hypocrite_n in_o intention_n and_o design_n the_o other_o in_o who_o they_o proceed_v from_o other_o cause_n than_o those_o they_o for_o the_o most_o part_n natural_o signify_v but_o without_o their_o will_n or_o endeavour_n be_v hypocrite_n only_o in_o event_n and_o effect_n they_o both_o often_o deceive_v the_o world_n but_o the_o first_o more_o seldom_o and_o chief_o by_o their_o own_o fault_n the_o second_o more_o frequent_o and_o by_o other_o fault_n viz._n by_o reason_n of_o their_o ignorance_n and_o think_v those_o sign_n universal_a which_o be_v not_o and_o ofttimes_o they_o be_v discover_v especial_o by_o more_o observe_v auditor_n which_o when_o it_o happen_v offend_v much_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v a_o verse_n from_o and_o not_o to_o attend_v to_o what_o shall_v be_v say_v by_o such_o person_n all_o external_a sign_n use_v before_o there_o be_v the_o thing_n signify_v in_o we_o be_v not_o hypocritical_a they_o may_v be_v prudent_o use_v on_o purpose_n to_o excite_v or_o increase_v good_a thought_n and_o affection_n in_o we_o and_o to_o prevent_v the_o ill_a consequence_n of_o our_o bad_a example_n as_o kneel_v and_o intention_n of_o the_o voice_n may_v not_o only_o be_v sign_n of_o reverence_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o the_o cause_n they_o may_v beget_v preserve_v and_o increase_v they_o in_o ourselves_o and_o other_o by_o our_o example_n and_o it_o may_v be_v one_o good_a effect_n of_o a_o set_a tone_n in_o prayer_n as_o well_o as_o in_o other_o part_n of_o divine_a worship_n to_o excite_v and_o signify_v suitable_a affection_n sect_n fourteen_o 6._o let_v the_o expression_n or_o sign_n of_o our_o conception_n and_o thought_n convey_v they_o the_o most_o clear_o in_o opposition_n to_o obscurity_n obscurity_n and_o confusion_n of_o perception_n of_o a_o thing_n be_v not_o the_o same_o a_o man_n may_v see_v with_o his_o eye_n remote_a object_n confuse_o without_o distinction_n of_o their_o part_n yet_o strong_o and_o clear_o and_o on_o the_o contrary_a near_o object_n very_o distinct_o but_o yet_o dark_o or_o obscure_o and_o so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o mind_n perception_n of_o object_n contrary_n to_o this_o direction_n general_o be_v tropical_a speech_n as_o metaphor_n metonymy_n by_o which_o name_n if_o we_o respect_v their_o etymology_n all_o sigurative_a speech_n may_v be_v call_v i_o e._n when_o a_o thing_n be_v signify_v or_o express_v not_o by_o a_o word_n proper_a to_o its_o essential_a nature_n but_o by_o some_o one_o which_o be_v proper_a to_o something_o relate_v to_o it_o as_o its_o cause_n effect_n part_n like_v contrary_a the_o use_n of_o this_o tropical_a speech_n seem_v to_o i_o to_o have_v be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a impediment_n of_o good_a knowledge_n
all_o religion_n contain_v be_v concern_v that_o infinite_o perfect_a be_v call_v god_n viz._n his_o nature_n infinite_a power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n his_o action_n creation_n preservation_n and_o providence_n and_o then_o our_o duty_n towards_o he_o which_o be_v in_o one_o word_n to_o worship_n he_o that_o be_v to_o contemplate_v honour_n love_n rejoice_v trust_v in_o desire_v from_o imitate_v obey_v he_o etc._n etc._n and_o to_o signify_v this_o by_o convenient_a sign_n among_o these_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n one_o viz._n to_o love_n god_n for_o himself_o be_v a_o part_n or_o instance_n of_o virtue_n or_o universal_a goodness_n the_o rest_n be_v instrument_n or_o mean_n thereof_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n so_o as_o be_v explain_v and_o describe_v in_o the_o ensue_a treatise_n be_v not_o only_o to_o desire_v and_o petition_v any_o thing_n from_o god_n but_o contain_v all_o his_o worship_n nay_o it_o necessary_o infer_v all_o our_o duty_n universal_o our_o solemn_a profession_n and_o resolution_n of_o obedience_n and_o consequent_o imitation_n of_o god_n god_n have_v command_v we_o to_o be_v like_o himself_o which_o be_v one_o ingredient_n in_o a_o prayer_n necessary_o import_v the_o practice_n of_o all_o our_o duty_n whatsoever_o for_o god_n be_v or_o have_v command_v one_o way_n or_o other_o by_o natural_a light_n or_o revelation_n all_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o do_v the_o nature_n and_o uses_n of_o this_o ordinary_a duty_n be_v so_o particular_o describe_v in_o the_o treatise_n itself_o that_o i_o shall_v not_o here_o add_v any_o thing_n but_o only_o that_o i_o hope_v they_o be_v so_o plain_a and_o reasonable_a as_o to_o be_v understand_v and_o approve_v by_o all_o who_o be_v gâ—â—dedly_o good_a understanding_n and_o to_o secure_v it_o from_o the_o unjust_a contempt_n of_o some_o who_o may_v neglect_v or_o despâ—se_v it_o these_o be_v first_o the_o ignorant_a and_o vulgar_a who_o soul_n be_v sensual_a and_o dull_a that_o they_o be_v very_o inâ—pt_v to_o all_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o therefore_o much_o uncapable_a of_o such_o a_o employment_n these_o be_v as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v to_o be_v better_o instruct_v and_o render_v more_o capable_a of_o it_o in_o order_n to_o which_o it_o will_v be_v well_o if_o the_o affair_n of_o humane_a liâ—e_z be_v so_o order_v that_o the_o mean_a may_v hâ—ve_v more_o lâ—isure_n and_o opportunity_n for_o religious_a dutâ—s_n of_o read_v pray_v hear_v and_o have_v more_o vacancy_n from_o bodily_a labour_n and_o motion_n and_o hardship_n which_o require_v and_o make_v a_o tough_a and_o strong_a but_o gross_a and_o dull_a temper_n of_o body_n and_o it_o be_v likely_a that_o if_o it_o be_v not_o for_o the_o insatiable_a covetousness_n and_o ambition_n of_o fringe_n and_o state_n which_o perpetual_o fill_v the_o world_n with_o war_n and_o consequent_o make_v necessary_a hardy_a strong_a body_n and_o dissolute_a manner_n and_o a_o hundred_o little_a subservient_a employment_n such_o good_a reason_n be_v there_o for_o the_o lâ—tany_a petition_n for_o unity_n peace_n and_o concord_n to_o all_o nation_n be_v it_o not_o for_o the_o pride_n and_o luxury_n of_o private_a person_n there_o will_v be_v much_o few_o necessity_n of_o humane_a life_n and_o much_o more_o time_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n for_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a thing_n the_o moderate_a care_n and_o labour_n of_o man_n spare_v some_o time_n each_o day_n and_o some_o whole_a day_n probable_o will_v sufficient_o provide_v for_o all_o such_o conveniency_n of_o the_o bodily_a life_n as_o may_v render_v it_o the_o least_o impediment_n or_o the_o most_o subservient_fw-fr which_o be_v its_o right_a use_n to_o the_o spiritual_a one_o thâ—_n principal_a part_n of_o which_o be_v the_o conversation_n of_o man_n mind_n with_o god_n the_o imitation_n of_o his_o most_o perfect_a and_o happy_a life_n to_o the_o utmost_a of_o our_o power_n in_o the_o great_a knowledge_n and_o virtue_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n prudence_n and_o beneficence_n wherefore_o i_o can_v approve_v the_o temper_n of_o many_o now_o adays_o who_o seem_v to_o make_v it_o the_o only_a end_n and_o design_n of_o government_n to_o increase_v riches_n and_o people_n and_o trade_n in_o a_o nation_n from_o whence_o they_o take_v all_o their_o reason_n and_o measure_n of_o all_o law_n and_o constitution_n as_o if_o man_n be_v make_v for_o nothing_o but_o to_o enjoy_v all_o the_o conveniency_n and_o gratify_v all_o the_o appetite_n of_o this_o present_a pitiful_a fleshly_a liâ—e_z to_o eat_v drink_v enjoy_v wife_n child_n and_o relation_n to_o live_v in_o health_n strength_n ease_n to_o be_v safe_a from_o all_o their_o enemy_n or_o to_o extend_v their_o fame_n and_o dominion_n abroad_o whereas_o in_o truth_n the_o whole_a furniture_n of_o this_o bodily_a life_n be_v but_o in_o order_n and_o shall_v be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o the_o spiritual_a or_o intellectual_a one_o that_o we_o may_v live_v it_o with_o less_o interruption_n or_o disturbance_n ourselves_o and_o propagate_v it_o in_o other_o and_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o plain_a than_o that_o the_o inordinate_a and_o immoderate_a gratification_n of_o our_o bodily_a appetite_n or_o those_o which_o be_v proper_a to_o this_o fleshly_a life_n especial_o sensual_a one_o be_v the_o most_o inconsistent_a with_o a_o spiritual_a and_o virtuous_a temper_n and_o consequent_o with_o the_o most_o perfect_a and_o happy_a condition_n of_o mankind_n nor_o seem_v it_o much_o to_o be_v hope_v to_o see_v the_o world_n in_o better_a posture_n till_o the_o affair_n thereof_o be_v otherwise_o order_v or_o it_o shall_v please_v god_n more_o immediate_o by_o a_o large_a effusion_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n by_o his_o power_n and_o virtue_n upon_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n to_o frame_v temper_n and_o dispose_v they_o a_o second_o sort_n of_o those_o who_o be_v apt_a to_o think_v somewhat_o mean_o of_o this_o religious_a duty_n of_o prayer_n be_v the_o learned_a who_o be_v most_o conversant_a in_o science_n and_o addict_v themselves_o to_o speculation_n these_o ofttimes_o very_a much_o neglect_n practice_n they_o little_a and_o seldom_o mind_n morality_n of_o which_o i_o reckon_v piety_n or_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n to_o be_v without_o compare_v the_o most_o excellent_a part_n by_o how_o much_o the_o object_n of_o our_o speculation_n be_v of_o a_o more_o different_a and_o remote_a nature_n from_o god_n as_o be_v all_o corporeal_a thing_n with_o their_o affection_n by_o how_o much_o they_o be_v more_o numerous_a and_o various_a by_o how_o much_o they_o require_v a_o great_a intention_n of_o spirit_n as_o very_o subtle_a and_o profound_a thing_n in_o the_o mathematics_n and_o metaphysic_n so_o much_o the_o more_o still_o do_v they_o draw_v away_o the_o mind_n from_o religion_n and_o piety_n insomuch_o that_o the_o great_a scholar_n be_v not_o always_o the_o best_a men._n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o some_o knowledge_n where_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v intellectual_a as_o that_o of_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o the_o mutual_a relation_n and_o respect_n of_o thing_n by_o spiritualize_v our_o mind_n do_v prepare_v and_o dispose_v we_o to_o apprehend_v and_o be_v affect_v with_o god_n but_o then_o also_o by_o more_o vigorous_o employ_v the_o application_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o more_o intense_o please_v they_o it_o perhaps_o more_o effectual_o detain_v and_o withhold_v we_o from_o piety_n than_o our_o converse_n with_o sensible_a and_o external_a object_n nay_o in_o moral_a and_o religious_a knowledge_n itself_o it_o be_v not_o only_o possible_a but_o i_o believe_v very_o frequent_a for_o man_n to_o be_v so_o inordinate_o and_o immoderate_o please_v take_v and_o in_o love_n with_o the_o mere_a knowledge_n or_o speculation_n of_o the_o object_n thereof_o as_o to_o have_v very_o little_a care_n esteem_v and_o love_n for_o the_o practice_n or_o the_o real_o have_v it_o in_o their_o own_o heart_n that_o be_v their_o will_n and_o affection_n they_o be_v altogether_o different_a thing_n for_o a_o man_n to_o perceive_v and_o understand_v and_o that_o very_o distinct_o and_o clear_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o inclination_n appetite_n and_o affection_n and_o to_o possess_v they_o or_o have_v they_o real_o in_o himself_o to_o know_v all_o the_o rule_n of_o morality_n and_o therefore_o of_o piety_n and_o to_o practice_v they_o the_o one_o be_v a_o quality_n of_o the_o understanding_n the_o other_o of_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n they_o have_v two_o different_a faculty_n and_o action_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o their_o subject_n and_o therefore_o the_o one_o may_v be_v and_o full_a often_o be_v in_o the_o same_o soul_n where_o there_o be_v nothing_o of_o the_o other_o though_o i_o acknowledge_v that_o usual_o the_o best_a and_o clear_a knowledge_n of_o humane_a nature_n be_v from_o a_o man_n be_v own_o experience_n of_o himself_o of_o which_o the_o reason_n be_v obvious_a and_o consequent_o a_o man_n may_v have_v
l._n 15._o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 152._o l._n 5._o they_o for_o other_o p._n 157._o l._n 12._o uâ—ndicate_v for_o vindicate_v p._n 165._o l._n 18._o to_o for_o of_o p._n 174._o l._n 1._o of_o what_o ibid._n l._n 27._o tyrannical_a imperious_a p._n 194._o l._n 4._o add_v in_o the_o margin_n tal._n bab._n berinthia_n cap._n 5._o p._n 229._o l._n 21._o read_v immediate_a action_n p._n 230._o l._n 10._o read_v degree_n thereof_o and_o del_o holiness_n as_o may_v be_v particular_o show_v and_o consequent_o of_o universal_a love_n in_o which_o it_o consist_v p._n 257._o l._n 7._o del_o i_o e._n p._n 265._o l._n 29._o add_v but_o only_o a_o just_a consequence_n of_o it_o p._n 315._o l._n 2._o read_v mouth_n full_a p._n 320._o l._n 16._o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 351._o l._n 17._o unacceptable_a for_o acceptable_a p._n 358._o l._n 8._o they_o for_o their_o p._n 368._o l._n 25._o del_o not_o p._n 398._o l._n 17._o unjust_a for_o just_a p._n 402._o l._n 24._o affectation_n for_o affection_n p._n 404._o l._n 16._o condition_n for_o caution_n p._n 407._o l._n 6._o holiness_n for_o happiness_n a_o treatise_n concern_v prayer_n chap._n i._n the_o nature_n and_o part_n of_o prayer_n sect_n i._o as_o the_o christian_a religion_n be_v upon_o many_o account_v the_o most_o excellent_a and_o it_o be_v to_o the_o most_o true_o and_o perfect_o wife_n and_o good_a man_n that_o be_v one_o who_o best_o discern_v and_o love_v what_o be_v true_a and_o the_o most_o beneficial_a for_o the_o world_n the_o most_o eligible_a thing_n to_o believe_v and_o practice_v it_o so_o particular_o it_o be_v so_o because_o it_o have_v make_v know_v or_o confirm_v and_o teach_v with_o â—o_o great_a certainty_n so_o many_o thing_n for_o the_o comfort_n solace_n and_o support_v of_o poor_a indigent_a and_o impoâ—ent_a humane_a nature_n both_o as_o to_o this_o present_a and_o the_o future_a state_n as_o in_o that_o great_a mind_a discourse_n of_o jesus_n to_o his_o disciple_n concern_v divine_a providence_n matt._n 6._o where_o it_o seem_v to_o be_v wonder_v at_o that_o man_n shall_v be_v so_o solicitous_a and_o careful_a concern_v the_o necessity_n or_o conveniency_n of_o this_o present_a life_n when_o there_o be_v so_o easy_a and_o certain_a a_o way_n undoubted_o to_o obtain_v and_o secure_v they_o viz._n by_o be_v first_o the_o faithful_a subject_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n and_o particular_o at_o that_o time_n as_o send_v his_o law_n and_o command_n by_o jesus_n himself_o or_o by_o be_v sincere_a christian_n that_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v doubt_v in_o the_o least_o but_o that_o god_n will_v provide_v for_o and_o take_v care_n of_o his_o servant_n in_o those_o respect_n so_o much_o as_o be_v for_o their_o good_n and_o again_o if_o they_o shall_v want_v they_o and_o have_v evil_a thing_n befall_v they_o and_o undergo_v affliction_n even_o this_o shall_v certain_o be_v for_o their_o good_a for_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o the_o good_a of_o those_o who_o love_n god_n and_o as_o to_o the_o future_a life_n the_o state_n after_o death_n and_o the_o dissolution_n of_o our_o body_n into_o dust_n and_o vapour_n what_o great_a and_o magnificent_a thing_n be_v tell_v and_o assure_v we_o such_o as_o be_v never_o know_v at_o all_o or_o not_o with_o any_o certainty_n comparative_o considerable_a before_o a_o state_n so_o perfect_a and_o happy_a be_v promise_v that_o nothing_o less_o than_o glory_n and_o crown_n and_o kingdom_n and_o joy_n and_o life_n the_o most_o admire_a and_o esteem_v thing_n among_o we_o be_v use_v to_o represent_v and_o signify_v it_o and_o all_o this_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o preparation_n for_o it_o by_o those_o holy_a disposition_n in_o our_o soul_n of_o righteousness_n of_o love_n to_o the_o universe_n at_o once_o or_o as_o one_o to_o god_n and_o to_o every_o creature_n that_o it_o may_v be_v as_o perfect_a and_o happy_a as_o be_v consistent_a with_o the_o great_a happiness_n of_o the_o whole_a which_o be_v best_a know_v to_o infinite_a wisdom_n of_o self-denial_n of_o perfect_a mortification_n of_o lust_n that_o be_v of_o the_o inordinacy_n and_o immoderacy_n of_o all_o our_o appetite_n and_o yet_o further_o that_o impotent_a man_n may_v obtain_v these_o the_o condition_n of_o all_o our_o other_o promise_a happiness_n both_o here_o and_o hereafter_o god_n have_v absolute_o promise_v we_o his_o influence_n upon_o we_o for_o our_o assistance_n to_o be_v and_o comfort_n in_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a his_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n for_o the_o most_o eminent_a and_o illustrious_a merit_n and_o death_n of_o jesus_n of_o all_o our_o past_a sin_n and_o fault_n when_o we_o be_v become_v good_a among_o these_o one_o very_o comprehensive_o comfortable_a as_o well_o as_o profitable_a doctrine_n be_v that_o which_o be_v teach_v concern_v prayer_n viz._n that_o all_o thing_n both_o those_o of_o the_o future_a and_o of_o this_o life_n too_o if_o good_a for_o we_o and_o it_o be_v reasonable_a and_o just_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v particular_o grant_v we_o that_o be_v if_o it_o be_v for_o the_o great_a good_a of_o the_o whole_a universe_n of_o which_o god_n be_v the_o maker_n sustainer_n and_o governor_n and_o to_o be_v so_o dispose_v as_o never_o to_o desire_v any_o thing_n otherwise_o be_v our_o own_o perfection_n and_o consequent_o must_v needs_o be_v more_o joyous_a and_o delightful_a than_o the_o contrary_a disposition_n of_o unjust-slefishness_a i_o say_v all_o such_o thing_n may_v upon_o our_o request_n such_o as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v be_v obtain_v upon_o which_o account_n we_o be_v not_o only_o advise_v but_o command_v to_o lay_v aside_o every_o where_o all_o solicitude_n all_o anxious_a care_n use_v only_o calm_o and_o cheerful_o the_o just_a prudence_n and_o diligence_n which_o we_o may_v judge_v the_o goodness_n of_o every_o thing_n to_o deserve_v and_o dutiful_o commend_v our_o desire_n and_o the_o success_n of_o our_o endeavour_n to_o god_n and_o perfect_o acquiesce_v in_o the_o event_n be_v it_o what_o it_o will_n so_o be_v the_o apostolical_a precept_n philip._n 4._o v._n 6._o be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o but_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n let_v your_o request_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o god_n whether_o we_o in_o general_n implore_v the_o divine_a favour_n and_o goodwill_n and_o consequent_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o past_a miscarriage_n and_o violation_n of_o his_o law_n or_o whether_o we_o beg_v his_o gracious_a assistance_n to_o make_v we_o holy_a and_o good_a and_o by_o this_o mean_v capable_a of_o all_o the_o other_o instance_n of_o his_o bounty_n whether_o more_o particular_o we_o desire_v any_o excellent_a ornament_n or_o qualification_n of_o soul_n of_o knowledge_n or_o goodness_n gift_n or_o grace_n as_o usual_o call_v whether_o our_o dull_a and_o confuse_a head_n want_v light_a and_o clearness_n for_o the_o discovery_n of_o truth_n or_o we_o will_v have_v the_o manifold_a unruly_a disobedient_a motion_n and_o appetite_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o be_v tame_v abate_v and_o at_o our_o due_a command_n and_o our_o breathe_n and_o endeavour_n after_o holiness_n and_o virtue_n excite_v and_o increase_v whether_o there_o we_o will_v have_v our_o lust_n abate_v and_o mortify_a our_o corruption_n subdue_v our_o grace_n and_o virtue_n quicken_v and_o strengthen_v whether_o we_o will_v have_v the_o good_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n as_o health_n strength_n peace_n and_o quiet_n plenty_n liberty_n goodname_n friend_n family_n relation_n whether_o with_o the_o solicitous_a merchant_n we_o will_v have_v our_o adventure_n and_o commodity_n come_v safe_a home_o or_o with_o the_o soldier_n escape_v the_o danger_n and_o hazard_n of_o a_o battle_n or_o with_o the_o industrious_a tradesman_n we_o modest_o desire_v competent_a custom_n honest_a faithful_a and_o just_a deal_n good_a commodity_n the_o success_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o skill_n or_o with_o the_o husbandman_n proper_a season_n plentiful_a crop_n and_o harvest_n and_o that_o we_o may_v reap_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o enjoy_v they_o in_o a_o word_n in_o all_o thing_n whether_o they_o be_v little_a or_o small_a and_o the_o most_o inconsiderable_a as_o not_o be_v below_o god_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o or_o they_o be_v great_a and_o of_o the_o most_o valuable_a consequence_n as_o not_o be_v too_o big_a for_o god_n almighty_a to_o grant_v or_o bring_v to_o pass_v it_o be_v but_o make_v know_v humble_o our_o request_n to_o god_n and_o if_o our_o desire_n be_v good_a for_o we_o and_o consistent_a with_o god_n government_n of_o the_o world_n or_o with_o the_o universal_a good_a and_o we_o be_v mad_a and_o wicked_a man_n if_o we_o put_v not_o in_o that_o exception_n we_o need_v not_o in_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n be_v careful_a or_o solicitous_a but_o
disposition_n impress_v upon_o the_o will_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o all_o passion_n the_o thing_n pray_v for_o or_o desire_v and_o the_o desire_n itself_o and_o so_o in_o all_o the_o other_o part_n of_o prayer_n in_o acknowledgement_n be_v the_o divine_a persection_n acknowledge_v and_o the_o affection_n of_o admiration_n honour_n reverence_n fear_v love_n joy_n etc._n etc._n in_o confession_n the_o sin_n acknowledge_v and_o grief_n sorrow_n hatred_n conterâ—pt_v of_o they_o and_o for_o they_o in_o profession_n the_o sense_n of_o what_o we_o profess_v and_o the_o passion_n and_o disposition_n of_o devotion_n resolution_n or_o obediential_a inclination_n in_o thanksgiving_n the_o thing_n thank_v for_o and_o love_n for_o they_o or_o gratitude_n nay_o in_o the_o recital_n and_o explication_n of_o our_o case_n the_o sense_n recite_v and_o our_o passion_n of_o fear_n grief_n desire_n the_o sense_n or_o thing_n desire_v and_o the_o passion_n of_o desire_n and_o its_o degree_n be_v various_o express_v and_o signify_v in_o the_o same_o sentence_n the_o general_a thing_n express_o or_o supposed_o desire_v be_v that_o god_n will_v grant_v we_o the_o thing_n we_o desire_v a_o account_n of_o the_o particular_a thing_n to_o be_v desire_v will_v be_v another_o general_a head_n by_o many_o word_n in_o the_o scripture_n express_v both_o proper_a and_o figurative_a as_o give_v grant_v harken_v see_v behold_v look_v down_o regard_n turn_v not_o away_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n remember_v forget_v we_o not_o etc._n etc._n many_o more_o such_o figurative_a expression_n especial_o may_v be_v meet_v withal_o because_o when_o man_n will_v and_o be_v incline_v to_o grant_v any_o thing_n to_o a_o petirioner_n there_o be_v these_o bodily_a motion_n or_o mental_a action_n which_o accompany_v it_o or_o have_v some_o relation_n to_o it_o all_o which_o in_o god_n signify_v nothing_o but_o to_o will_v the_o thing_n desire_v and_o to_o effect_v it_o that_o he_o will_v command_v or_o 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do_v not_o signify_v any_o different_a sense_n or_o idea_n but_o only_o some_o degree_n of_o passion_n for_o the_o use_n of_o many_o word_n to_o express_v one_o thing_n common_o proceed_v from_o the_o mâ—nds_n be_v long_o detain_v in_o the_o thought_n of_o it_o by_o some_o passion_n as_o when_o i_o call_v a_o thing_n noble_a excellent_a incomparable_a all_o thâ—se_a word_n together_o general_o express_v or_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o not_o so_o many_o different_a sense_n but_o only_o of_o a_o degree_n of_o affection_n nay_o very_o often_o some_o certain_a single_a word_n or_o phrase_n signisie_n not_o the_o idea_n or_o conception_n of_o thing_n only_o but_o withal_o a_o degree_n of_o some_o affection_n or_o passion_n as_o of_o admiration_n love_n desire_v as_o in_o the_o word_n just_a now_o mention_v so_o the_o word_n wretched_a sinner_n to_o some_o person_n signify_v not_o only_o the_o sense_n or_o conception_n of_o a_o man_n be_v a_o great_a sinner_n but_o withal_o a_o great_a degree_n of_o hatred_n or_o contempt_n or_o indignation_n than_o the_o word_n great_a sinner_n but_o of_o this_o more_o and_o more_o particular_o where_o we_o give_v some_o direction_n concern_v the_o sign_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o passion_n such_o as_o be_v speech_n and_o gesture_n from_o what_o have_v be_v discourse_v concern_v the_o ingredient_n of_o a_o prayer_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o it_o thus_o perform_v contain_v all_o the_o part_n of_o divine_a worship_n for_o there_o can_v be_v no_o other_o or_o more_o than_o to_o have_v god_n the_o object_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v internal_a worship_n and_o to_o signify_v this_o by_o some_o sensible_a sign_n of_o certain_a motion_n either_o of_o some_o part_n or_o of_o the_o whole_a of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v external_a worship_n and_o more_o particular_o to_o have_v he_o the_o object_n of_o our_o understanding_n will_n affection_n and_o more_o particular_o yet_o to_o think_v of_o and_o contemplate_v as_o distinct_o as_o we_o can_v his_o nature_n and_o action_n his_o attribuâ—es_n and_o the_o infinite_a variety_n of_o the_o effect_n thereof_o general_o comprehend_v under_o the_o three_o head_n of_o creation_n preservation_n providence_n to_o honour_n reverence_n and_o admire_v god_n for_o those_o his_o infinite_a perfection_n to_o love_v he_o for_o they_o and_o for_o the_o particular_a effect_n thereof_o to_o ourselves_o and_o to_o all_o his_o creature_n to_o desire_v to_o please_v he_o to_o desire_v he_o that_o be_v to_o desire_v to_o enjoy_v he_o by_o contemplation_n and_o love_n and_o to_o desire_v from_o he_o all_o thing_n to_o rejoice_v and_o delight_v ourselves_o in_o he_o i._n e._n in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o himself_o and_o possession_n of_o his_o favour_n to_o put_v our_o trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o to_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o obey_v he_o nay_o universal_o to_o will_n as_o he_o will_v both_o what_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v or_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o command_n and_o what_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v in_o the_o world_n or_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o decree_n oâ—_n appointment_n the_o former_a of_o which_o may_v be_v call_v active_a obedience_n the_o latter_a passive_a etc._n etc._n i_o say_v these_o thing_n and_o such_o like_a when_o signify_v and_o express_v by_o any_o sensible_a sign_n of_o the_o motion_n of_o some_o part_n or_o the_o whole_a of_o our_o body_n as_o word_n and_o external_a action_n contain_v the_o whole_a of_o worship_n and_o to_o do_v all_o these_o in_o such_o manner_n as_o the_o infinity_o of_o each_o of_o the_o divine_a perfection_n respective_o require_v be_v divine_a worship_n that_o be_v among_o other_o thing_n for_o instance_n sake_n only_o to_o do_v they_o universal_o in_o all_o thing_n perpetual_o habitual_o with_o the_o utmost_a vigour_n and_o strength_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o god_n ultimate_o with_o the_o great_a company_n or_o number_n that_o can_v convenient_o do_v it_o in_o one_o place_n at_o the_o same_o time_n with_o all_o other_o in_o different_a place_n and_o final_o to_o he_o alone_o as_o a_o sign_n of_o his_o unity_n or_o of_o his_o be_v god_n alone_o which_o be_v one_o attribute_n of_o his_o nature_n to_o discourse_v all_o which_o particular_o belong_v to_o another_o argument_n chap._n ii_o the_o second_o general_a head_n be_v the_o several_a sort_n of_o prayer_n the_o division_n of_o prayer_n may_v be_v numerous_a as_o many_o viz._n as_o there_o be_v logical_a relation_n many_o of_o the_o ordinary_a one_o be_v of_o no_o great_a use_n some_o of_o they_o may_v be_v these_o sect_n i._o i._o one_o distinction_n be_v into_o mental_a and_o vocal_a from_o one_o sort_n of_o adjunct_n meâ—tal_a be_v that_o which_o be_v conceive_v in_o the_o miâ—_n only_o vocal_a that_o which_o be_v express_v â—_o word_n this_o distinction_n if_o of_o any_o concer_fw-fr or_o use_v to_o be_v mention_v shall_v have_v be_v inâ—_n a_o prayer_n not_o signify_v to_o other_o or_o signify_v both_o by_o word_n and_o other_o external_a sign_n â—_o bodily_a action_n or_o motion_n sect_n ii_o ii_o they_o distinguish_v it_o into_o ejaculator_n and_o set_v prayer_n or_o into_o occasional_a aâ—_n fix_v or_o design_v the_o one_o be_v when_o any_o thiâ—_n occur_v to_o a_o man_n thought_n and_o appear_v on_o a_o sudden_a very_o good_a or_o bad_a â—â—_o cite_v some_o smart_a passion_n in_o he_o and_o causeâ—_n he_o to_o dart_v up_o a_o desire_n to_o god_n to_o give_v it_o hiâ—_n or_o keep_v it_o from_o he_o as_o when_o one_o obseruâ—_v a_o approach_a temptation_n and_o perceive_v himself_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v overcome_v his_o inordinate_a appetite_n or_o some_o passion_n beginning_n stir_v and_o to_o grow_v boisterous_a he_o smartlâ—_n breathe_v out_o a_o warm_a desire_n for_o the_o divinâ—_n assistance_n and_o help_n ofttimes_o utter_o unobserved_a by_o any_o though_o perhaps_o in_o the_o midâ—_n of_o company_n so_o when_o a_o
want_v of_o honour_n to_o any_o person_n with_o who_o we_o converse_v or_o from_o whoâ—_n we_o desire_v any_o thing_n and_o therefore_o to_o god_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o among_o the_o eastern_a people_n the_o chinese_n and_o turk_n wherefore_o the_o cover_n of_o the_o head_n in_o prayer_n be_v not_o except_v in_o some_o rare_a circumstance_n to_o be_v permit_v among_o we_o but_o it_o may_v among_o they_o as_o it_o be_v and_o consequent_o neither_o of_o they_o can_v have_v be_v universal_o command_v by_o christ_n or_o his_o apostle_n it_o be_v true_a this_o power_n of_o the_o church_n maâ—_n be_v also_o ill_o use_v and_o constitution_n in_o the_o external_a worship_n of_o god_n may_v be_v such_o and_o so_o many_o as_o to_o hinder_v and_o not_o help_v his_o internal_a worship_n and_o so_o may_v the_o legislative_a and_o executive_a power_n of_o every_o government_n in_o many_o thing_n be_v ill_o apply_v but_o the_o inconvenience_n or_o mischief_n of_o take_v this_o power_n quite_o away_o be_v infinite_o great_a than_o those_o of_o the_o ill_a use_n of_o it_o according_a to_o reason_n and_o the_o experience_n of_o all_o age_n or_o else_o there_o have_v be_v no_o government_n in_o the_o world_n before_o this_o for_o usual_o what_o have_v be_v always_o the_o general_a practice_n of_o the_o world_n have_v be_v find_v by_o experience_n to_o be_v better_a than_o its_o omission_n alâ—_n circumstance_n consider_v it_o be_v possible_a too_o that_o constitution_n may_v be_v so_o mischievous_a as_o to_o be_v sufficient_a cause_n of_o separation_n from_o any_o particular_a church_n and_o then_o only_o they_o be_v so_o when_o there_o be_v great_a mischief_n and_o evil_a consequence_n of_o they_o than_o there_o be_v of_o separation_n and_o great_a indeed_o must_v they_o then_o be_v which_o can_v only_o be_v determine_v by_o revelation_n god_n prohibit_v they_o or_o by_o our_o own_o prudence_n the_o ignorance_n or_o the_o necessary_a or_o wilful_a prejudices_fw-la of_o some_o man_n be_v strange_o great_a who_o easy_o make_v every_o constitution_n of_o little_a or_o no_o inconvenience_n and_o sometime_o even_o useful_a and_o convenient_a one_o a_o sufficient_a cause_n of_o separation_n which_o persuasion_n or_o temper_n tend_v most_o certain_o and_o speedy_o to_o a_o utter_a dissolution_n of_o every_o christian_a society_n or_o church_n a_o true_o great_a instrument_n or_o mean_n of_o the_o reformation_n and_o happiness_n of_o mankind_n for_o there_o will_v hardly_o ever_o be_v any_o constitution_n which_o will_v long_o have_v the_o approbation_n of_o all_o but_o enough_o of_o this_o in_o this_o place_n i_o shall_v only_o moreover_o very_o brief_o mention_v some_o few_o general_a thing_n concern_v these_o constitution_n in_o external_a public_a worship_n with_o all_o due_a deference_n and_o submission_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o that_o they_o be_v such_o as_o may_v have_v more_o good_a consequence_n than_o bad_a more_o conveniency_n than_o inconvenience_n i_o mean_v universal_o in_o respect_n of_o subject_a degree_n and_o time_n or_o of_o extension_n intention_n and_o duration_n i_o know_v this_o be_v a_o consideration_n of_o vast_a and_o unlimited_a extent_n but_o i_o be_o well_o assure_v that_o there_o be_v no_o other_o absolute_o universal_a rule_n of_o all_o our_o action_n and_o there_o be_v but_o two_o way_n to_o know_v what_o be_v so_o viz._n testimony_n divine_a and_o humane_a and_o reason_n or_o but_o one_o viz._n our_o reason_n inform_v by_o testimony_n and_o prudence_n that_o be_v by_o other_o or_o our_o own_o perception_n and_o sight_n of_o thing_n if_o god_n have_v universal_o by_o undoubted_a revelation_n to_o other_o or_o ourselves_o command_v or_o forbid_v we_o any_o action_n we_o may_v be_v sure_a that_o always_o to_o do_v or_o abstain_v from_o it_o have_v most_o conveniency_n and_o be_v the_o best_a though_o possible_o to_o our_o prudence_n there_o may_v appear_v sometime_o the_o contrary_n but_o if_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o revelation_n our_o own_o reason_n must_v comprehend_v as_o well_o as_o it_o can_v all_o good_a and_o bad_a effect_n or_o consequence_n of_o any_o action_n or_o omission_n of_o any_o action_n make_v all_o just_a and_o prudent_a use_v herein_o of_o humane_a testimony_n and_o direct_v we_o to_o choose_v that_o which_o have_v the_o most_o good_a and_o the_o few_o evil_a one_o there_o be_v no_o action_n whatsoever_o except_o the_o will_n of_o the_o last_o end_n viz._n the_o universal_a good_a in_o which_o alone_a formal_a virtue_n and_o rectitude_n be_v to_o be_v find_v which_o have_v not_o both_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o present_o to_o throw_v away_o a_o constitution_n or_o law_n because_o we_o observe_v some_o one_o or_o more_o inconvenience_n in_o it_o to_o some_o person_n at_o one_o time_n nor_o to_o receive_v it_o because_o we_o take_v notice_n of_o some_o few_o conveniency_n but_o we_o be_v to_o comprehend_v all_o of_o both_o as_o far_o as_o we_o can_v as_o to_z person_n degree_n and_o time_n and_o according_o determine_v but_o second_o one_o very_o general_a sign_n or_o instance_n yet_o possible_o not_o without_o its_o exception_n as_o sometime_o in_o case_n of_o many_o good_a man_n very_a zealous_a and_o sierce_a opposition_n through_o ignorance_n or_o bad_a man_n through_o perverseness_n and_o of_o compliance_n with_o other_o church_n that_o a_o constitution_n in_o the_o external_a worship_n of_o god_n be_v of_o more_o good_a effect_n than_o if_o it_o be_v omit_v or_o than_o another_o in_o its_o place_n be_v its_o tendency_n the_o most_o in_o those_o present_a circumstance_n to_o beget_v and_o increase_v both_o in_o we_o that_o use_v it_o and_o in_o other_o that_o see_v it_o the_o internal_a worship_n of_o god_n viz._n the_o most_o perfect_a or_o best_a knowledge_n apprehension_n and_o opinion_n concern_v god_n his_o nature_n will_n and_o action_n the_o great_a admiration_n honour_n and_o reverence_n love_n gratitude_n desire_n trust_v joy_n obedience_n and_o imitation_n of_o god_n and_o consequent_o the_o most_o perfect_a inward_a holiness_n righteousness_n virtue_n of_o soul_n in_o all_o particular_a branch_n and_o instance_n in_o four_o word_n the_o most_o sincere_a universal_a vigorous_a and_o constant_a holiness_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v principal_o mean_v by_o their_o be_v for_o edification_n and_o as_o for_o the_o precise_a notion_n of_o decent_a or_o decorous_a it_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o thing_n be_v be_v a_o sign_n of_o some_o useful_a or_o commendable_a quality_n in_o we_o as_o contrariwise_o a_o indecent_a thing_n be_v that_o which_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o some_o imperfection_n within_o we_o either_o natural_a or_o moral_a as_o imprudence_n rudeness_n irreligion_n but_o more_o ordinary_o of_o that_o which_o be_v natural_a oâ—_n that_o which_o be_v rather_o only_o contemptible_a than_o hateful_a and_o it_o be_v principal_o in_o order_n to_o edification_n by_o good_a example_n some_o of_o the_o most_o considerable_a way_n or_o mean_n how_o we_o may_v come_v to_o know_v what_o external_a sign_n or_o any_o other_o circumstance_n do_v most_o tend_v to_o this_o effect_n of_o edification_n be_v first_o a_o most_o sincere_a and_o generous_a love_n â—_o this_o internal_a worship_n of_o god_n in_o the_o constituter_n themselves_o and_o a_o hearty_a and_o fervent_a desire_n to_o beget_v and_o propagate_v it_o in_o man_n alâ—_n they_o can_v and_o consequent_o to_o aim_v at_o it_o and_o propose_v it_o to_o themselves_o in_o all_o their_o constitution_n and_o that_o the_o most_o immediate_o they_o can_v and_o the_o short_a way_n i_o say_v the_o most_o immediate_o and_o the_o short_a way_n for_o it_o seemâ—_n to_o have_v be_v a_o frequent_a mistake_n or_o non-attendance_n in_o some_o who_o have_v real_o desire_v and_o intend_v the_o promotion_n of_o this_o internal_a worship_n of_o god_n which_o may_v be_v call_v piety_n thaâ—_n they_o have_v apply_v themselves_o to_o those_o meanâ—_n which_o be_v so_o indeed_o but_o in_o small_a degree_n and_o very_o remote_a and_o therefore_o uncertain_a and_o take_v up_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o time_n and_o pain_n which_o may_v have_v be_v elsewhere_o better_o employ_v for_o the_o same_o purpose_n they_o require_v so_o much_o time_n and_o constancy_n to_o drive_v they_o through_o a_o long_a train_n of_o successive_a cause_n to_o their_o end_n that_o man_n seldom_o have_v the_o patience_n or_o listen_v to_o pursue_v they_o so_o far_o but_o sit_v down_o and_o rest_v themselves_o and_o be_v well_o please_v with_o the_o mean_n themselves_o forget_v or_o neglect_v the_o end_n of_o they_o we_o be_v not_o to_o take_v present_o and_o make_v use_n of_o every_o real_a mean_n which_o may_v effect_v our_o propose_a end_n but_o only_o those_o which_o will_v the_o most_o speedy_o and_o full_o do_v it_o and_o even_o of_o those_o the_o sew_a we_o possible_o can_v it_o be_v also_o certain_o
whosoever_o do_v shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o â—od_a but_o that_o we_o be_v fill_v with_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n meekness_n temperance_n galat._n 5._o verse_n 16._o etc._n etc._n that_o all_o â—itterness_n wrath_n anger_n clamour_n evil-speaking_a and_o malice_n may_v be_v put_v away_o far_o from_o we_o â—nd_v that_o we_o may_v be_v kind_a one_o to_o another_o tenâ—er_v hearteâ—_n forgive_a one_o another_o even_o as_o god_n for_o christ'â—_n sake_n have_v forgive_v we_o ephes_n 4._o verse_n 31._o that_o we_o may_v add_v to_o our_o faith_n virtue_n knowledge_n temperance_n patience_n godliness_n brotherly-kindness_n charity_n that_o these_o thing_n may_v be_v in_o we_o and_o abound_v that_o as_o christian_n we_o may_v not_o be_v unfruitful_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n pet._n â—_o 1._o verse_n 5._o further_o still_o in_o order_n to_o all_o these_o pray_v we_o for_o other_o excellent_a instrumental_a grace_n or_o virtue_n as_o that_o god_n will_v cause_v we_o to_o admire_v his_o most_o excellent_a nature_n and_o perfection_n to_o imitate_v he_o in_o what_o we_o be_v capable_a â—nd_n ought_v to_o resemble_v he_o to_o be_v perfect_a as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v perfect_a but_o especial_o holiness_n and_o universal_a beneficence_n that_o â—_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o which_o have_v call_v we_o be_v â—_o that_o he_o will_v grant_v we_o to_o obey_v he_o sincâ—ly_o resolve_o universal_o that_o he_o wâ—_n give_v we_o a_o obedient_a heart_n and_o consqueâ—_n be_v universal_o holy_a righteous_a and_o goâ—_n and_o practice_v all_o manner_n of_o virtue_n and_o eâ—cially_o in_o the_o hard_a lesson_n when_o iâ—_n his_o will_n we_o shall_v undergo_v any_o evil_n or_o â—flictions_n then_o present_o to_o comply_v witâ—â—_n will_n and_o to_o submit_v we_o to_o it_o nay_o perfeâ—_n acquiesce_v in_o it_o nay_o out_o of_o choice_n to_o make_v â—_o will_v to_o be_v we_o that_o also_o god_n will_v gâ—_n unto_o we_o to_o trust_v in_o he_o have_v faith_n in_o â—â—_o and_o dependence_n upon_o he_o to_o believe_v wâ—_n soever_o he_o teach_v we_o willing_o to_o â—â—_o our_o application_n to_o he_o as_o our_o best_a fâ—_n upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o acknowledge_v â—stantly_o that_o whatever_o inherent_a strength_n â—_o ability_n in_o any_o kind_n we_o have_v we_o haâ—â—_n from_o he_o to_o be_v hearty_o thankful_a to_o â—â—_o for_o all_o good_a thing_n to_o rejoice_v in_o his_o fâ—â—_v which_o can_v be_v have_v without_o holiâ—_n which_o when_o we_o have_v we_o have_v all_o weâ—_n wish_v or_o desire_v in_o effect_n and_o we_o need_v as_o â—â—_o trouble_v ourselves_o about_o any_o thing_n but_o â—â—ing_n ourselves_o in_o all_o dutiful_a demeanour_n â—_o temper_v towards_o he_o as_o the_o innocent_a and_o â—dient_a child_n of_o a_o love_a father_n further_o still_o in_o order_n to_o the_o obtain_v â—nd_v practise_v these_o and_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o â—races_n we_o may_v put_v into_o our_o prayer_n that_o â—od_n will_v bestow_v upon_o we_o both_o natural_a â—arts_n and_o supervenient_a gift_n that_o he_o will_v â—ake_v we_o know_v and_o wise_a furnish_v our_o underâ—andings_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o many_o and_o â—f_a the_o most_o excellent_a thing_n especial_o spiritual_a and_o more_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v diâ—ect_v we_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o â—rue_a goodness_n of_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v â—ot_n be_v foolish_o lead_v away_o with_o thing_n that_o â—re_n false_a erroneous_a vain_a trifle_a swell_a â—nd_n puff_v up_o and_o much_o please_a sometime_o â—or_a the_o present_a but_o of_o little_a profit_n to_o ourselves_o or_o the_o world_n which_o make_v we_o little_a fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n to_o other_o and_o consequent_o the_o least_o acceptable_a to_o god_n pray_v â—e_v that_o god_n will_v illuminate_v our_o mind_n and_o make_v we_o clear_o to_o discern_v thing_n especial_o spiritual_a thing_n such_o as_o be_v truth_n and_o â—_o goodness_n the_o excellent_a and_o invaluable_a effiâ—cacy_n of_o holiness_n and_o all_o virtue_n to_o make_v ourselves_o and_o the_o world_n happy_a the_o mischievousness_n and_o consequent_o unreasonableness_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o real_a contemptibleness_n of_o all_o other_o quality_n in_o compare_n with_o holiness_n and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v affect_v according_o that_o be_v that_o god_n will_v spiritualise_v our_o understanding_n and_o affection_n particular_o that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o to_o apprehend_v and_o understand_v and_o consider_v there_o be_v the_o great_a sincere_a constant_a pleasure_n and_o satisfactiâ—_n in_o a_o holy_a virtuous_a wise_a and_o consequentâ—_n godly_a life_n and_o temper_n that_o be_v in_o imitatiâ—_n of_o and_o obedience_n to_o god_n much_o natural_o especial_o after_o much_o use_n and_o we_o know_v â—â—_o how_o much_o by_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o spirit_n â—_o god_n that_o this_o will_v give_v we_o great_a conâ—dence_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o day_n of_o death_n boldness_n joy_n and_o triumph_n in_o the_o day_n â—_o judgement_n when_o shall_v be_v see_v so_o many_o tremble_a knee_n and_o amaze_a countenance_n of_o thâ—_n haughty_a sinner_n and_o final_o that_o it_o certain_o fit_v we_o for_o and_o lead_v to_o a_o most_o perfect_a and_o happy_a condition_n or_o state_n of_o life_n hereafter_o that_o god_n will_v give_v we_o i_o say_v ofteâ—_n to_o think_v of_o consider_v apprehend_v be_v affect_v with_o and_o feel_v these_o and_o any_o other_o motive_n to_o â—_o holy_a life_n add_v we_o further_o that_o god_n will_v bestowâ—_n upon_o we_o a_o sober_a considerative_a advise_v calâ—â—_n mind_n as_o a_o great_a preparation_n for_o wisdom_n anâ—_n virtue_n pray_v we_o that_o god_n will_v instilâ—_n into_o we_o the_o most_o general_o useful_a and_o instrumental_a grace_n of_o a_o most_o ingenuous_a impartial_a sincere_a love_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o particular_o a_o sincere_a love_n to_o christianity_n as_o â—_o systeme_n of_o the_o most_o certain_a and_o useful_a doctrine_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v most_o firm_o and_o with_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o excellency_n sublimity_n nobleness_n delightfulness_n and_o usefulness_n all_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v therein_o teach_v and_o deliver_v and_o most_o especial_o those_o concern_v our_o temper_n life_n and_o action_n that_o we_o may_v be_v hearty_a not_o superficial_a believer_n and_o in_o order_n to_o this_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o mind_n and_o love_v these_o thing_n pray_v we_o that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o very_a great_a admiration_n of_o and_o love_n to_o the_o excellent_a quality_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n his_o mighty_a miraculous_a power_n and_o high_a favour_n with_o god_n â—ay_v his_o be_v unite_v so_o intimate_o to_o god_n or_o the_o divine_a nature_n his_o great_a wisdom_n his_o â—ncomparable_a holiness_n and_o goodness_n and_o virtue_n in_o the_o high_a degree_n particular_o that_o of_o his_o charity_n and_o so_o of_o all_o other_o particular_a virtue_n to_o we_o and_o all_o mankind_n his_o be_v so_o great_a a_o benefactor_n to_o we_o as_o he_o have_v be_v in_o reveal_v and_o confirm_v so_o many_o excellent_a sublime_a noble_a and_o useful_a truth_n and_o doctrine_n to_o we_o in_o go_v through_o the_o most_o calamitous_a life_n and_o death_n to_o give_v we_o a_o example_n of_o the_o most_o perfect_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n and_o thereby_o merit_v and_o procure_v for_o we_o the_o remission_n and_o free_a pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n or_o our_o justification_n in_o case_n of_o true_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n in_o his_o procure_n for_o we_o grace_n and_o assistance_n to_o repent_v amend_v and_o be_v convert_v which_o be_v in_o some_o measure_n afford_v to_o the_o worst_a and_o the_o most_o negligent_a final_o in_o be_v the_o author_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o we_o by_o thus_o bring_v we_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o merit_n to_o be_v good_a and_o to_o be_v pardon_v and_o consequennt_o not_o to_o be_v unmeet_a to_o enter_v into_o a_o state_n of_o great_a perfection_n and_o happiness_n after_o death_n and_o the_o final_a judgement_n of_o all_o flesh_n of_o which_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o judge_n and_o the_o distributer_n after_o these_o may_v follow_v the_o thing_n which_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v useful_a and_o subservient_fw-fr while_n we_o be_v in_o this_o life_n and_o some_o of_o they_o proper_a thereto_o to_o make_v and_o keep_v we_o good_a or_o make_v we_o better_o or_o any_o way_n enable_v we_o to_o do_v more_o good_a to_o execute_v our_o goodness_n more_o immediate_o or_o remote_o such_o as_o be_v long_a life_n especial_o till_o we_o come_v to_o be_v good_a to_o be_v convert_v to_o repent_v that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o experience_n of_o our_o own_o sincerity_n and_o strength_n in_o goodness_n be_v profitable_a to_o the_o world_n by_o our_o good_a example_n as_o we_o have_v be_v
universal_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o so_o likewise_o be_v it_o observe_v of_o thank_v god_n or_o actual_o love_v he_o for_o his_o benefit_n receive_v already_o either_o in_o general_a or_o in_o particular_a which_o be_v also_o one_o ingredient_n in_o prayer_n without_o doubt_n the_o often_o we_o do_v it_o the_o more_o real_o and_o hearty_o the_o more_o vigorous_o and_o strong_o we_o shall_v do_v it_o but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n for_o his_o benefit_n do_v dispose_v we_o certain_o to_o please_v he_o and_o consequent_o to_o imitate_v and_o obey_v he_o we_o know_v that_o please_v he_o and_o consequent_o to_o be_v universal_o holy_a righteous_a and_o good_a which_o he_o and_o command_n nay_o we_o all_o natural_o knâ—_n that_o holiness_n please_v he_o beside_o what_o perpetual_o sound_v in_o our_o ear_n who_o â—_o christians_o from_o our_o cradle_n that_o without_o liâ—liness_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n and_o so_o â—_o see_v it_o by_o experience_n that_o bad_a man_n care_v â—â—_o for_o thank_n of_o god_n or_o if_o they_o do_v it_o be_v â—ry_o superficial_o and_o cold_o and_o very_o seldom_o and_o contrariwise_o those_o that_o do_v it_o often_o aâ—_n more_o hearty_o be_v general_o better_a dâ—â—_n very_o frequent_o in_o the_o psalm_n join_v both_o â—_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n receive_v and_o his_o desire_n and_o prayer_n â—â—_o god_n to_o bestow_v they_o with_o his_o resolutiâ—_n to_o be_v obedient_a to_o god_n and_o to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n in_o the_o 119._o psalm_n often_o thâ—_n be_v good_a and_o do_v good_a teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n verse_n 68_o and_o hold_v thou_o i_o up_o and_o i_o shall_v â—_o safe_a and_o i_o will_v have_v respect_n unto_o thy_o commâ—â—ments_n continual_o verse_n 117._o and_o deliver_v â—_o from_o the_o oppression_n of_o man_n so_o will_v i_o keep_v â—â—_o precept_n verse_n 134._o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o save_o mâ—_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o testimony_n verse_n 146._o in_o petition_n too_o another_o ingredient_n of_o prayer_n the_o often_o we_o do_v it_o the_o ready_a we_o shaâ—_n be_v thereto_o and_o our_o desire_n will_v be_v more_o reaâ—_n sincere_a strong_a and_o vigorous_a but_o if_o we_o true_o and_o hearty_o not_o in_o word_n only_o desire_v any_o thing_n of_o god_n we_o must_v have_v some_o hope_v â—e_n â—ill_v do_v it_o and_o if_o so_o we_o must_v certain_o judge_v â—m_n to_o be_v good_a which_o will_v engage_v we_o to_o love_v â—im_a and_o consequent_o as_o even_o now_o argue_v dispose_v we_o to_o please_v he_o by_o imitate_v and_o â—eying_v he_o i_o have_v say_v before_o that_o prayer_n be_v not_o necessary_a mean_n for_o make_v we_o better_o for_o â—rst_v there_o be_v other_o mean_v beside_o as_o readâ—g_v hear_v meditate_v in_o which_o be_v many_o â—f_n the_o same_o employment_n of_o mind_n as_o there_o â—re_n in_o prayer_n and_o then_o again_o a_o man_n opinion_n of_o perfection_n and_o the_o several_a degree_n thereof_o 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think_v as_o if_o i_o intend_v or_o desire_v in_o the_o least_o to_o undervalue_v and_o discourage_v the_o employment_n of_o our_o mind_n about_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o consequent_o spirituality_n of_o soul_n that_o be_v such_o a_o temper_n whereby_o a_o man_n be_v apt_a to_o apprehend_v and_o be_v affect_v with_o spiritual_a matter_n no_o i_o will_v have_v it_o introduce_v into_o the_o world_n as_o much_o as_o humane_a nature_n be_v capable_a of_o for_o although_o i_o do_v not_o think_v this_o employment_n and_o temper_n of_o soul_n to_o be_v our_o absolute_a and_o great_a perfection_n which_o i_o doubt_v be_v a_o mistake_n among_o some_o of_o the_o high_a religionist_n of_o all_o sort_n and_o party_n yet_o i_o know_v it_o to_o be_v a_o most_o excellent_a instrument_n thereof_o viz._n of_o universal_a love_n and_o goodness_n in_o opposition_n to_o selfishness_n it_o allay_v and_o calm_v all_o our_o bodily_a passion_n and_o consequent_a bad_a impression_n and_o inclination_n it_o 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one_o less_o sufficient_a to_o apprehend_v well_o and_o be_v affect_v with_o either_o spiritual_a or_o sensible_a thing_n it_o may_v weaken_v flatten_a and_o darken_v our_o apprehension_n and_o conception_n diminish_v and_o impair_v much_o all_o our_o natural_a part_n it_o may_v render_v we_o fearful_a flatter_a of_o too_o mean_v a_o opinion_n of_o ourselves_o compare_v with_o other_o superstitious_a peevish_a morose_n by_o too_o great_a a_o expense_n or_o contract_v some_o certain_a ill_a crasis_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o fine_a very_o little_a and_o mean_a mind_a person_n dull_a afraid_a of_o and_o angry_a with_o every_o small_a thing_n beyond_o measure_n whereas_o a_o free_a and_o discreet_a use_n of_o bodily_a pleasure_n and_o converse_v with_o ordinary_a affair_n may_v secure_v we_o from_o those_o infirmity_n but_o thus_o much_o i_o think_v the_o condition_n of_o man_n will_v very_o well_o general_o bear_v 1._o that_o there_o be_v some_o time_n set_v apart_o for_o the_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n to_o which_o all_o man_n except_o very_o rare_o may_v resort_v which_o time_n may_v be_v once_o in_o the_o week_n at_o least_o or_o often_o 2._o particular_o to_o commemorate_v his_o creation_n preservation_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o whole_a universe_n and_o therein_o with_o all_o suitable_a affection_n to_o acknowledge_v his_o infinite_a perfection_n display_v and_o more_o particular_o to_o commemorate_v that_o part_n of_o his_o providence_n or_o administration_n or_o direction_n and_o government_n of_o the_o affair_n of_o mankind_n viz._n jesus_n come_v among_o we_o from_o he_o for_o our_o redemption_n from_o a_o state_n of_o great_a imperfection_n wickedness_n misery_n by_o his_o doctrine_n life_n gracious_a influence_n procurement_n of_o pardon_n etc._n etc._n all_o this_o also_o with_o agreeable_a affection_n of_o soul_n for_o which_o the_o day_n of_o his_o resurrection_n by_o his_o own_o power_n
error_n and_o mistake_v superstition_n dulness_n insincerity_n formality_n coldness_n that_o god_n will_v help_v his_o invention_n attention_n judgement_n memory_n both_o in_o thing_n and_o word_n proper_a for_o prayer_n that_o he_o may_v more_o particular_o know_v god_n attribute_n his_o own_o sin_n god_n mercy_n his_o own_o want_n etc._n etc._n when_o we_o pray_v for_o these_o due_a qualification_n of_o our_o prayer_n let_v we_o be_v sure_a that_o we_o pray_v for_o the_o best_a of_o they_o first_o and_o most_o for_o example_n more_o for_o the_o truth_n justice_n importance_n as_o also_o for_o sincerity_n fervency_n and_o prudent_a seasonableness_n of_o what_o we_o conceive_v in_o our_o prayer_n than_o for_o multitude_n or_o variety_n celerity_n or_o volubility_n more_o also_o for_o sense_n and_o affection_n than_o for_o the_o sign_n of_o they_o speech_n and_o gesture_n or_o more_o for_o good_a understanding_n and_o affection_n than_o for_o utterance_n and_o eloquence_n to_o have_v the_o aforesaid_a habitual_a qualification_n for_o prayer_n be_v that_o which_o be_v call_v in_o some_o mens_fw-la and_o in_o scripture-phrase_n the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n of_o which_o therefore_o we_o see_v he_o have_v the_o best_a part_n who_o have_v the_o best_a qualification_n and_o he_o the_o most_o who_o have_v the_o most_o he_o who_o pray_v true_a just_a and_o important_a solid_o useful_a thing_n with_o sincerity_n just_a and_o due_a fervency_n frequency_n and_o seasonableness_n though_o they_o be_v but_o very_o few_o and_o short_a have_v more_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n than_o he_o that_o have_v in_o his_o prayer_n great_a variety_n indeed_o of_o matter_n and_o word_n but_o it_o be_v what_o be_v false_a or_o uncertain_a unjust_a small_a trivial_a or_o with_o insincerity_n vainglory_n formality_n or_o he_o who_o heat_n and_o fervency_n be_v only_o bodily_a passion_n raise_v up_o by_o motion_n and_o agitation_n of_o his_o body_n lung_n organ_n of_o speech_n etc._n etc._n not_o to_o excellent_a useful_a thing_n because_o see_v and_o perceive_v so_o nor_o feel_v by_o any_o natural_a anticipatory_a sense_n in_o innocent_a soul_n nor_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n of_o which_o one_o certain_a sign_n be_v when_o thing_n be_v untrue_a unjust_a and_o trivial_a these_o i_o say_v be_v sign_n that_o the_o heat_n the_o very_a corporeal_a affection_n of_o the_o soul_n come_v not_o from_o understand_v natural_a impression_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o from_o some_o other_o cause_n and_o that_o be_v usual_o the_o natural_a or_o affect_a motion_n of_o the_o body_n i_o see_v not_o but_o we_o may_v as_o well_o expect_v to_o have_v our_o prayer_n hear_v in_o these_o thing_n and_o to_o receive_v they_o as_o in_o other_o nay_o in_o some_o of_o they_o the_o most_o of_o all_o such_o as_o be_v the_o truth_n justice_n importance_n of_o our_o desire_n our_o sincerity_n and_o proportionable_a fervency_n of_o spirit_n we_o can_v make_v a_o more_o acceptable_a prayer_n to_o god_n than_o for_o such_o qualification_n as_o these_o the_o other_o of_o variety_n particularity_n of_o thing_n but_o especial_o of_o word_n and_o expression_n be_v much_o less_o useful_a and_o considerable_a and_o this_o especial_o if_o we_o be_v private_a person_n and_o the_o less_o it_o be_v our_o office_n to_o pray_v with_o other_o in_o the_o use_n of_o these_o mean_v it_o be_v we_o be_v principal_o to_o expect_v that_o god_n almighty_a will_n by_o his_o immediate_a influence_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n help_v we_o to_o pray_v well_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o other_o good_a book_n to_o consider_v examine_v meditate_v reflect_v to_o pray_v to_o he_o he_o may_v though_o we_o can_v tell_v when_o or_o how_o much_o suggest_v to_o and_o illuminate_v our_o understanding_n and_o which_o be_v best_a of_o all_o excite_v holy_a affection_n and_o inclination_n it_o be_v not_o likely_a to_o be_v just_a before_o we_o be_v go_v to_o pray_v or_o in_o prayer_n when_o we_o have_v be_v careless_a but_o yet_o by_o either_o the_o natural_a temper_n of_o our_o body_n or_o by_o our_o own_o strain_n excitation_n or_o endeavour_n our_o invention_n and_o memory_n be_v much_o better_a than_o we_o expect_v nor_o indeed_o seem_v it_o to_o be_v so_o much_o matter_n which_o way_n god_n help_v and_o assist_v we_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v whether_o mediate_o by_o mean_n or_o immediate_o so_o it_o be_v do_v sect_n xxi_o 5._o i_o add_v that_o our_o prayer_n for_o we_o may_v pray_v sincere_o for_o a_o great_a degree_n or_o for_o constancy_n of_o sincerity_n itself_o for_o all_o these_o due_a qualification_n may_v be_v successful_a let_v we_o be_v sure_a to_o be_v sincere_a heart_a desirous_a and_o ready_a to_o use_v all_o that_o god_n shall_v bestow_v upon_o we_o to_o serve_v he_o by_o do_v good_a and_o especial_o in_o this_o case_n if_o god_n shall_v bestow_v upon_o we_o this_o spirit_n and_o gift_n of_o prayer_n more_o or_o less_o that_o we_o be_v humble_a and_o modest_a and_o that_o we_o do_v not_o think_v of_o ourselves_o above_o what_o we_o ought_v not_o think_v ourselves_o to_o have_v more_o than_o we_o have_v nor_o to_o neglect_v and_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o god_n the_o giver_n as_o if_o we_o have_v what_o we_o have_v from_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v not_o vainglorious_a contemptuous_a of_o other_o please_v ourselves_o absolute_o in_o our_o own_o superiority_n to_o they_o but_o that_o we_o mortify_v and_o extinguish_v all_o such_o vile_a appetite_n affection_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o degenerate_a and_o sinful_a nature_n and_o that_o we_o humble_o acknowledge_v god_n the_o author_n of_o what_o we_o have_v and_o be_v be_v it_o more_o or_o less_o that_o we_o have_v a_o right_n and_o due_a estimation_n of_o it_o that_o we_o remember_v very_o well_o like_o and_o high_o approve_v of_o it_o that_o we_o and_o all_o we_o have_v be_v give_v we_o not_o for_o ourselves_o only_o to_o please_v ourselves_o but_o to_o please_v god_n by_o do_v good_a with_o they_o these_o be_v the_o likely_a capacity_n to_o receive_v these_o thing_n of_o god_n these_o render_v we_o the_o most_o fit_a subject_n for_o god_n suggestion_n instruction_n illumination_n excitation_n of_o holy_a affection_n for_o all_o divine_a thing_n and_o indeed_o for_o all_o other_o favour_n the_o meek_n will_v he_o guide_v in_o judgement_n and_o the_o meek_n will_v he_o teach_v his_o way_n psalm_n 25._o verse_n 9_o sect_n xxii_o 6._o in_o one_o word_n when_o thou_o have_v make_v all_o thy_o petition_n and_o propound_v they_o to_o god_n refer_v they_o all_o most_o free_o to_o the_o divine_a will_n let_v there_o be_v nothing_o that_o thou_o have_v desire_v but_o if_o it_o seem_v not_o fit_a to_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n thou_o retract_a it_o and_o desire_v it_o not_o thou_o obstinate_o desire_v nothing_o by_o this_o mean_n thou_o will_v be_v sure_a that_o all_o thy_o petition_n will_v be_v just_a for_o in_o sum_n thou_o desire_v no_o more_o than_o god_n think_v fit_a and_o sure_o all_o that_o be_v just_a it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o sage_a say_n in_o pir._n avoth_o of_o r._n simeon_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d make_v not_o thy_o prayer_n fix_v i_o think_v it_o will_v be_v no_o great_a harm_n do_v to_o the_o rabbi_n and_o agreeable_a enough_o to_o what_o there_o follow_v if_o we_o interpret_v it_o that_o our_o prayer_n shall_v not_o be_v such_o as_o to_o fix_v and_o prescribe_v certain_a law_n to_o god_n but_o to_o implore_v his_o mercy_n and_o leave_n all_o to_o his_o wise_a and_o good_a will._n sect_n xxiii_o 7._o which_o indeed_o shall_v have_v be_v in_o the_o first_o place_n be_v the_o most_o general_a be_v not_o content_a and_o satisfy_v with_o any_o prayer_n some_o there_o be_v in_o which_o be_v many_o thing_n false_a some_o in_o which_o be_v many_o petition_n and_o desire_n from_o god_n very_o just_a and_o yet_o with_o a_o strange_a boldness_n and_o confidence_n as_o if_o man_n will_v prescribe_v to_o god_n or_o that_o they_o always_o know_v certain_o what_o he_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o what_o he_o therefore_o will_v do_v in_o thing_n which_o neither_o they_o nor_o any_o other_o man_n can_v have_v much_o certainty_n without_o divine_a revelation_n nay_o sometime_o in_o thing_n where_o the_o contrary_a to_o what_o they_o desire_v seem_v most_o likely_a to_o other_o beside_o themselves_o to_o be_v just_a and_o therefore_o fit_a for_o god_n to_o grant_v as_o when_o one_o party_n pray_v for_o success_n in_o he_o or_o his_o party_n cause_n for_o victory_n or_o superiority_n when_o a_o man_n pray_v that_o god_n will_v defend_v and_o propagate_v his_o truth_n mean_v some_o certain_a opinion_n of_o his_o own_o which_o may_v be_v false_a and_o hurtful_a all_o which_o general_o come_v from_o pride_n and_o self-conceit_n mortal_n be_v very_o apt_a