be_v no_o past_a and_o to_o come_v he_o see_v all_o thing_n with_o one_o view_n not_o only_a event_n that_o proceed_v from_o the_o constraint_n of_o natural_a and_o necessary_a cause_n but_o that_o depend_v upon_o cause_n various_o free_a and_o arbitrary_a this_o knowledge_n be_v too_o wonderful_a for_o we_o to_o believe_v no_o more_o than_o we_o can_v understand_v proceed_v from_o the_o ignorance_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o our_o own_o for_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v true_o felix_n infinite_a and_o our_o mind_n be_v narrow_a and_o finite_a 3._o the_o humane_a understanding_n in_o our_o lapse_v state_n be_v dark_a and_o defile_v weaken_a and_o vitiate_a of_o this_o we_o have_v innumerable_a instance_n although_o the_o deity_n be_v so_o illustrious_o visible_a in_o the_o creation_n yet_o even_o the_o wise_a heathen_a represent_v he_o in_o such_o a_o degree_n of_o deformity_n as_o be_v high_o blasphemous_a they_o can_v not_o conceive_v his_o infiniteness_n but_o make_v every_o attribute_n a_o god_n they_o transform_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o immortal_a god_n into_o the_o likeness_n of_o a_o earthly_a die_a man._n and_o the_o papist_n transform_v a_o mortal_a man_n into_o the_o likeness_n of_o the_o great_a god_n they_o attribute_v to_o the_o pope_n a_o power_n of_o contradict_v the_o divine_a law_n for_o though_o god_n in_o the_o second_o commandment_n so_o strict_o forbid_v the_o worship_n of_o image_n and_o have_v annex_v to_o the_o prohibition_n the_o most_o terrible_a threaten_v of_o visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o their_o child_n to_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n yet_o in_o defiance_n of_o the_o majesty_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n the_o pope_n command_v all_o his_o adorer_n to_o worship_v the_o image_n of_o the_o dead_a saint_n he_o arrogate_v a_o power_n to_o dispense_v with_o oath_n the_o most_o sacred_a band_n of_o humane_a society_n and_o thereby_o authorise_v perjury_n 4._o though_o reason_n be_v not_o able_a to_o conceive_v and_o comprehend_v supernatural_a mystery_n yet_o it_o can_v never_o demonstrate_v that_o they_o can_v be_v who_o can_v prove_v by_o irresistible_a evidence_n that_o god_n who_o be_v a_o infinite_a good_a can_v by_o a_o infinite_a communication_n of_o himself_o be_v in_o distinct_a subsistence_n it_o be_v true_a our_o reason_n may_v find_v unaccountable_a difficulty_n that_o one_o shall_v be_v three_o in_o the_o subsistence_n of_o person_n and_o three_o one_o in_o nature_n but_o there_o can_v be_v no_o proof_n that_o it_o be_v impossible_a without_o the_o perfect_a understanding_n the_o nature_n of_o god_n the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v matter_n of_o astonishment_n that_o two_o nature_n so_o different_a and_o immense_o distant_a as_o finite_a and_o infinite_a mortal_a and_o immortal_a shall_v be_v so_o intimate_o and_o inseparable_o unite_v in_o one_o person_n without_o confusion_n of_o their_o property_n but_o we_o have_v the_o strong_a reason_n to_o believe_v that_o god_n know_v his_o own_o nature_n and_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v upon_o his_o own_o testimony_n if_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o testimony_n be_v inconceivable_o great_a we_o must_v exalt_v faith_n and_o depress_v reason_n if_o we_o will_v believe_v the_o word_n of_o god_n no_o far_o than_o it_o be_v comprehensible_a by_o our_o reason_n we_o infinite_o disparage_v he_o for_o this_o be_v no_o more_o than_o the_o credit_n we_o give_v to_o a_o suspect_a witness_n 5._o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o incarnation_n have_v a_o clear_a connexion_n with_o other_o truth_n that_o right_a reason_n comprehend_v and_o receive_v without_o reluctancy_n that_o man_n transgress_v the_o law_n of_o god_n natural_a conscience_n be_v their_o accuser_n a_o essential_a faculty_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n that_o can_v neither_o die_v with_o they_o nor_o without_o they_o that_o every_o sin_n need_v pardon_n be_v most_o evident_a that_o god_n be_v just_a be_v know_v by_o the_o general_a light_n of_o reason_n in_o all_o man_n that_o it_o be_v become_v god_n to_o pardon_v sin_n in_o a_o way_n honourable_a to_o his_o justice_n be_v as_o certain_a now_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o divine_a justice_n require_v the_o endure_a the_o punishment_n ordain_v by_o the_o law_n and_o equal_a to_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n rise_v from_o the_o majesty_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n who_o be_v dishonour_v by_o it_o and_o the_o satisfaction_n must_v be_v by_o a_o person_n of_o equal_a dignity_n and_o consequent_o only_a god_n can_v make_v satisfaction_n now_o reason_n dictate_v that_o he_o that_o satisfy_v and_o he_o that_o receive_v satisfaction_n must_v be_v distinguish_v for_o it_o be_v not_o reasonable_a that_o the_o same_o person_n be_v the_o judge_n and_o the_o criminal_a therefore_o there_o must_v be_v two_o distinct_a person_n in_o the_o deity_n from_o hence_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o incarnation_n be_v evident_a for_o the_o deity_n be_v incapable_a of_o suffer_v and_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n shall_v give_v value_n to_o the_o suffering_n it_o be_v therefore_o requisito_fw-la that_o the_o deity_n shall_v assume_v our_o nature_n capable_a of_o suffer_v and_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o world_n shall_v result_v from_o their_o conjunction_n this_o doctrine_n be_v very_o honourable_a to_o god_n and_o beneficial_a and_o comfortable_a to_o man_n which_o be_v the_o conspicuous_a character_n and_o strong_a evidence_n of_o a_o doctrine_n true_o divine_a this_o maintain_v the_o royalty_n of_o god_n and_o the_o right_n of_o justice_n this_o secure_v our_o pardon_n and_o peace_n and_o remove_v all_o the_o difficulty_n and_o doubt_n that_o be_v apt_a to_o rise_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n whether_o god_n infinite_o provoke_v by_o our_o rebellious_a sin_n will_v be_v reconcile_v to_o we_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o admire_v the_o mysterious_a doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o we_o do_v understand_v and_o to_o adore_v those_o we_o do_v not_o we_o may_v observe_v the_o same_o connexion_n in_o error_n as_o in_o divine_a truth_n for_o they_o who_o rob_v our_o saviour_n of_o his_o natural_a glory_n his_o eternal_a deity_n vilify_v and_o disbelieve_v the_o value_n and_o virtue_n of_o his_o priestly_a office_n by_o which_o our_o pardon_n be_v obtain_v in_o short_a the_o fabric_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v build_v on_o the_o contrivance_n and_o consent_n of_o the_o divine_a person_n and_o the_o concurrence_n and_o concord_n of_o the_o divine_a attribute_n 6._o the_o belief_n of_o supernatural_a thing_n may_v be_v confirm_v by_o comparison_n and_o example_n of_o thing_n in_o nature_n for_o they_o prove_v and_o persuade_v that_o a_o thing_n may_v be_v our_o saviour_n to_o cure_v the_o infidelity_n of_o the_o pharisee_n tell_v they_o you_o err_v not_o know_v the_o scripture_n and_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o the_o book_n of_o scripture_n we_o read_v the_o declaration_n of_o god_n will_n in_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n we_o see_v the_o effect_n of_o his_o power_n the_o apostle_n say_v the_o weakness_n of_o god_n be_v strong_a than_o men._n the_o expression_n be_v strange_a to_o a_o wonder_n for_o it_o seem_v to_o attribute_v a_o defect_n to_o god_n but_o he_o speak_v in_o that_o manner_n to_o declare_v with_o emphasis_n that_o god_n be_v always_o equal_a to_o himself_o and_o have_v no_o need_n to_o strain_v his_o power_n to_o overcome_v the_o strong_a opposition_n the_o same_o apostle_n argue_v against_o infidel_n that_o say_v how_o be_v the_o dead_a raise_v up_o and_o with_o what_o body_n do_v they_o come_v thou_o fool_n that_o which_o thou_o sowe_v be_v not_o quicken_v except_o it_o die_v and_o that_o which_o thou_o sowe_v thou_o sowe_v not_o that_o body_n that_o shall_v be_v but_o bare_a grain_n it_o may_v chance_v of_o wheat_n or_o some_o other_o grain_n but_o god_n tert._n give_v it_o a_o body_n as_o please_v he_o if_o our_o eye_n be_v witness_n of_o such_o a_o admirable_a resurrection_n in_o nature_n which_o our_o understanding_n can_v comprehend_v shall_v it_o not_o confirm_v our_o belief_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n the_o wonder_n of_o grace_n when_o it_o be_v promise_v by_o god_n the_o author_n of_o both_o all_o difficulty_n vanish_v before_o infinite_a power_n st._n paul_n declare_v i_o know_v in_o who_o i_o have_v believe_v that_o he_o be_v 1._o able_a to_o keep_v that_o i_o have_v commit_v to_o he_o till_o that_o day_n we_o be_v assure_v the_o lord_n will_v change_v our_o vile_a body_n into_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o glorious_a body_n by_o the_o power_n whereby_o he_o can_v subdue_v all_o thing_n to_o himself_o the_o belief_n of_o the_o resurrection_n be_v draw_v from_o the_o clear_a spring_n of_o nature_n and_o scripture_n 7._o it_o be_v a_o prudent_a foundation_n of_o judge_v thing_n attend_v with_o difficulty_n to_o compare_v the_o difficulty_n and_o to_o determine_v
they_o from_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n the_o wise_a observer_n tell_v we_o i_o find_v more_o 28._o bitter_a than_o death_n the_o woman_n who_o heart_n be_v snare_n and_o net_n and_o her_o hand_n be_v as_o band_n whoso_o please_v god_n shall_v escape_v from_o she_o but_o the_o sinner_n shall_v be_v take_v by_o she_o behold_v this_o have_v i_o find_v say_v the_o preacher_n count_v one_o by_o one_o to_o find_v out_o the_o account_n but_o i_o find_v not_o one_o man_n of_o a_o thousand_o have_v i_o find_v but_o a_o woman_n among_o all_o these_o have_v i_o not_o find_v it_o be_v astonish_v that_o for_o a_o short_a dream_n of_o pleasure_n man_n shall_v despise_v heaven_n and_o hell_n what_o be_v most_o desirable_a and_o most_o fearful_a how_o just_a be_v the_o reproach_n mix_v with_o compassion_n and_o indignation_n how_o long_o you_o simple_a one_o will_v you_o love_v simplicity_n 1_o and_o fool_n hate_v knowledge_n it_o be_v worth_a the_o inquiry_n how_o man_n be_v sottish_o seduce_v to_o live_v unchastly_a and_o intemperate_o against_o the_o reason_n and_o rest_n of_o their_o mind_n 1._o the_o great_a temptation_n to_o sin_n be_v the_o love_n of_o pleasure_n according_o the_o degree_n of_o sensual_a pleasure_n be_v more_o intense_a in_o those_o carnal_a faculty_n that_o be_v for_o the_o preserve_n and_o propagate_a life_n especial_o when_o heighten_v by_o the_o carnal_a fancy_n the_o love_n of_o the_o member_n prevail_v against_o the_o love_n of_o the_o mind_n it_o be_v say_v of_o unclean_a person_n who_o eye_n be_v full_a of_o the_o adulteress_n they_o can_v cease_v from_o sin_n they_o can_v dis-entangle_a themselves_o from_o the_o embrace_n of_o the_o circle_a serpent_n 2._o carnal_a pretence_n be_v make_v use_n of_o to_o defend_v or_o at_o least_o excuse_v the_o sin_n of_o intemperance_n which_o make_v it_o more_o easy_o indulge_v and_o pernicious_a in_o effect_n man_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a will_v sin_v without_o sin_n without_o discover_v the_o guilt_n and_o turpitude_n of_o it_o that_o they_o may_v enjoy_v their_o pleasure_n without_o accuse_v recoil_v thought_n which_o will_v turn_v the_o sweet_a wine_n into_o vinegar_n now_o since_o meat_n and_o drink_n be_v necessary_a for_o our_o vital_a support_n and_o the_o measure_n be_v uncertain_a and_o various_a according_a to_o the_o disposition_n and_o capacity_n of_o man_n body_n intemperate_a person_n feed_v high_a and_o drink_v deep_a without_o reflection_n or_o remorse_n and_o pretend_v it_o be_v for_o the_o refreshment_n of_o nature_n 3._o fleshly_a lust_n steal_v into_o the_o throne_n by_o degree_n a_o excess_n of_o wickedness_n strike_v at_o first_o sight_n with_o horror_n no_o prodigal_n design_v to_o waste_v a_o great_a estate_n in_o a_o day_n yet_o many_o from_o immense_a riches_n have_v fall_v into_o extreme_a poverty_n this_o expense_n be_v for_o his_o pleasure_n this_o for_o his_o honour_n this_o will_v not_o be_v ruinous_a thus_o proceed_v by_o degree_n till_o all_o be_v squander_v away_o he_o become_v voluntary_o poor_a a_o intemperate_a person_n begin_v with_o lesser_a measure_n and_o be_v not_o frequent_o overtake_v conscience_n for_o a_o time_n resist_v and_o suspend_v the_o entireness_n of_o his_o consent_n to_o the_o temptation_n he_o drink_v too_o much_o for_o his_o time_n for_o his_o health_n and_o estate_n but_o he_o will_v not_o total_o quench_v his_o reason_n yet_o by_o degree_n he_o become_v harden_v and_o free_o indulge_v his_o appetite_n till_o he_o be_v drown_v in_o perdition_n a_o lascivious_a person_n begin_v with_o impure_a glance_n tempt_a word_n and_o action_n and_o proceed_v to_o unclean_a mixture_n 4._o sensual_a lust_n stupify_v conscience_n they_o kill_v the_o soul_n in_o the_o eye_n and_o extinguish_v the_o directive_n and_o reflex_v power_n wine_n and_o woman_n take_v away_o the_o heart_n that_o it_o be_v neither_o vigilant_a nor_o tender_a chastity_n and_o temperance_n join_v with_o prayer_n to_o the_o father_n of_o light_n clarify_v and_o brighten_v the_o mind_n and_o make_v it_o receptive_a of_o sanctify_a truth_n but_o carnal_a predominant_a passion_n sully_v and_o stain_v the_o understanding_n by_o a_o natural_a efficiency_n and_o by_o a_o moral_a and_o meritorious_a efficiency_n when_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v requisite_a for_o intellectual_a operation_n be_v waste_v for_o the_o use_n of_o the_o body_n the_o mind_n be_v indispose_v for_o the_o severe_a exercise_n of_o reason_n although_o the_o disposition_n of_o the_o body_n be_v not_o direct_o operative_a upon_o the_o spirit_n yet_o in_o their_o present_a state_n of_o union_n there_o be_v a_o strange_a sympathy_n between_o the_o constitution_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o conception_n and_o inclination_n of_o the_o other_o luxury_n and_o lust_n fasten_v a_o rust_n and_o foulness_n on_o the_o mind_n that_o it_o can_v see_v sin_n in_o its_o odious_a deformity_n nor_o virtue_n in_o its_o unattaintable_a beauty_n they_o raise_v a_o thick_a mist_n that_o darken_v reason_n that_o it_o can_v discern_v approach_v danger_n the_o judicative_a faculty_n be_v by_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n impair_v and_o corrupt_v that_o it_o do_v not_o serious_o consider_v the_o descent_n and_o worth_n of_o the_o soul_n its_o duty_n and_o account_n for_o all_o thing_n do_v in_o the_o body_n but_o as_o if_o the_o spirit_n in_o man_n be_v for_o no_o other_o use_n but_o to_o animate_v the_o organ_n of_o intemperance_n and_o lust_n they_o follow_v their_o pleasure_n with_o greediness_n it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o young_a man_n entice_v by_o the_o flattery_n of_o the_o harlot_n that_o he_o go_v after_o she_o like_o a_o ox_n crown_v with_o garland_n that_o insensible_o go_v to_o be_v sacrifice_v he_o look_v to_o the_o present_a pleasure_n without_o consider_v the_o infamy_n the_o poverty_n the_o disease_n the_o death_n and_o damnation_n that_o be_v the_o ovid._n just_a consequent_n of_o his_o sin_n the_o sensual_a be_v secure_a the_o effect_n of_o carnal_a lust_n be_v visible_a in_o the_o darkness_n of_o heathenism_n lust_n alienates_v the_o thought_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o converse_n with_o god_n his_o justice_n make_v he_o terrible_a to_o the_o conscience_n and_o holiness_n distasteful_a to_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o unclean_a we_o read_v of_o the_o israelite_n they_o be_v so_o greedy_a of_o the_o onion_n and_o garlic_n and_o fleshpot_n of_o egypt_n that_o they_o despise_v the_o food_n of_o angel_n the_o manna_n that_o drop_v from_o heaven_n till_o the_o soul_n be_v defecate_v from_o the_o dregs_o of_o sense_n and_o refine_v to_o a_o angelic_a temper_n it_o can_v never_o taste_v how_o good_a the_o lord_n be_v and_o will_v not_o forsake_v sensual_a enjoyment_n the_o conversion_n of_o the_o soul_n proceed_v from_o the_o enlighten_v mind_n and_o the_o renew_a will_n ravish_v with_o divine_a delight_n that_o overcome_v all_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n there_o be_v for_o our_o caution_n record_v in_o scripture_n two_o fearful_a example_n of_o the_o enchant_a power_n of_o lust._n samson_n entice_v by_o his_o lust_n become_v a_o voluntary_a slave_n to_o a_o wretched_a harlot_n that_o first_o quench_v the_o light_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o then_o the_o light_n of_o his_o body_n and_o expose_v he_o to_o the_o cruel_a scorn_n of_o his_o enemy_n solomon_n by_o indulge_v his_o sensual_a appetite_n lose_v his_o wisdom_n and_o be_v induce_v by_o his_o idolatrous_a concubine_n to_o adore_v stock_n and_o stone_n and_o become_v as_o very_o a_o idol_n as_o those_o he_o worship_v that_o have_v eye_n and_o see_v not_o ear_n and_o hear_v not_o he_o rebel_v against_o god_n who_o have_v make_v he_o the_o rich_a and_o wise_a king_n in_o the_o world_n and_o miraculous_o reveal_v his_o goodness_n to_o he_o dreadful_a consequence_n of_o sensuality_n 5._o there_o be_v a_o special_a reason_n that_o make_v the_o recovery_n of_o the_o sensual_a to_o sobriety_n and_o purity_n to_o be_v almost_o impossible_a the_o internal_a principle_n of_o repentance_n be_v the_o enlighten_v conscience_n reflect_v upon_o past_a sin_n with_o heart-breaking_a sorrow_n and_o detestation_n this_o be_v declare_v by_o god_n concern_v israel_n then_o â—1_n shall_v you_o remember_v your_o evil_a way_n and_o your_o do_n not_o good_a and_o shall_v loathe_v yourselves_o in_o your_o own_o sight_n for_o your_o iniquity_n and_o your_o abomination_n the_o bitter_a remembrance_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o first_o step_n to_o reformation_n now_o there_o be_v no_o sinner_n more_o averse_a and_o uncapable_a of_o such_o reflection_n than_o those_o who_o have_v be_v immerse_v in_o the_o delight_n of_o sense_n the_o unclean_a wretch_n remember_v the_o charm_a object_n and_o exercise_v of_o his_o lust_n with_o pleasure_n and_o when_o his_o instrumental_a faculty_n be_v disable_v by_o sickness_n or_o age_n for_o the_o gross_a act_n he_o repeat_v they_o in_o his_o fancy_n renew_v his_o gild_n and_o the_o sin_n
carentur_fw-la r._n irascarentur_fw-la p._n 29._o l._n 24._o for_o content_a r._n consent_n p._n 34._o l._n 19_o for_o last_o 1._o worst_a p._n 84._o in_o the_o margin_n deal_n audeo_fw-la dicere_fw-la aug._n p._n 103._o l._n 〈◊〉_d deal_n as_o p._n 135._o l._n 7._o for_o a_o 〈◊〉_d in_o p._n 164_o in_o the_o margin_n for_o aequanimitur_fw-la imperitas_fw-la r._n aequanimiter_fw-la imperitus_fw-la for_o insolentur_fw-la r._n insolent_a p._n 181._o l._n 21._o for_o never_a r._n ever_o 2_o cor._n vii_o 1._o have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n chap._n 1._o the_o coherence_n open_v the_o inconsistency_n and_o danger_n of_o the_o communion_n of_o christian_n with_o infidel_n the_o dignity_n of_o believer_n prohibit_v it_o the_o promise_n of_o divine_a communion_n oblige_v they_o to_o separate_v from_o contagious_a converse_n with_o unbeliever_n the_o inference_n from_o those_o motive_n the_o cleanse_n from_o all_o pollution_n and_o perfect_a holiness_n purify_n themselves_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o christian_n a_o principle_n of_o holiness_n actuate_v by_o the_o supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v requite_v to_o enable_v christian_n to_o purify_v the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o pollution_n of_o the_o flesh_n 〈◊〉_d the_o desire_v and_o the_o angry_a appetiâ—â—â—ey_n defile_v and_o debase_v humane_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d difficulâ—…_n make_v a_o easy_a entrance_n into_o the_o soul_n he_o seem_v to_o divest_v himself_o of_o his_o apostolical_a commission_n and_o in_o the_o mild_a and_o most_o tender_a manner_n mix_v entreaty_n with_o his_o authority_n as_o in_o a_o parallel_n place_n i_o beseech_v you_o brethren_n by_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 1._o 10._o 2._o the_o matter_n of_o the_o address_n the_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o pollution_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o the_o change_v we_o into_o the_o unspotted_a image_n of_o god_n holiness_n these_o be_v the_o comprehensive_a sum_n of_o renew_v grace_n and_o be_v inseparable_a the_o holy_a spirit_n work_v both_o together_o in_o the_o saint_n as_o the_o sun_n by_o the_o same_o emanation_n of_o light_n dispel_v the_o darkness_n of_o the_o air_n and_o irradiate_v it_o but_o they_o be_v not_o mere_o different_a notion_n but_o different_a part_n of_o sanctification_n for_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v not_o a_o mere_a privation_n of_o holiness_n as_o darkness_n be_v of_o light_n but_o a_o contrary_a inherent_a quality_n the_o principle_n of_o all_o sinful_a evil_n we_o be_v command_v to_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o 3._o to_o put_v on_o the_o new_a to_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a and_o 1._o to_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o we_o must_v purify_v ourselves_o from_o the_o pollution_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n the_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o state_n of_o deprave_a nature_n be_v like_o two_o malefactor_n fasten_v with_o one_o chain_n and_o by_o their_o strict_a union_n infect_v one_o another_o the_o pollution_n be_v intimate_v and_o radical_a diffusive_a through_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o member_n of_o the_o body_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o supreme_a faculty_n with_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n want_v renew_v we_o be_v command_v to_o perfect_a holiness_n to_o aspire_v and_o endeavour_v after_o our_o original_a holiness_n and_o to_o be_v always_o advance_v till_o we_o arrive_v at_o the_o final_a consummate_a state_n of_o holiness_n in_o heaven_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n that_o grace_n have_v a_o eminent_a causality_n and_o influence_n in_o this_o sanctification_n of_o christian_n it_o be_v a_o powerful_a restraint_n from_o sin_n in_o thought_n and_o act_n in_o solitude_n and_o society_n to_o consider_v god_n pure_a and_o flame_a eye_n that_o see_v sin_n wherever_o it_o be_v in_o order_n to_o judgement_n holy_a fear_n excite_v we_o to_o exercise_v every_o grace_n and_o perform_v every_o duty_n in_o that_o manner_n that_o we_o may_v be_v approve_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n 3._o the_o motive_n arise_v from_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o the_o qualification_n requisite_a for_o the_o obtain_v they_o it_o be_v promise_v that_o god_n will_v dwell_v in_o we_o and_o walk_v in_o we_o who_o gracious_a presence_n be_v heaven_n upon_o earth_n strange_a condescension_n that_o the_o god_n of_o glory_n shall_v dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n of_o clay_n far_o great_a than_o if_o a_o king_n shall_v dwell_v in_o a_o cottage_n with_o one_o of_o his_o poor_a subject_n he_o will_v adopt_v we_o into_o the_o line_n of_o heaven_n i_o will_v be_v your_o father_n and_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o son_n and_o daughter_n the_o qualification_n be_v the_o purify_n ourselves_o from_o all_o defilement_n and_o strive_v to_o be_v entire_o holy_a by_o the_o order_n of_o god_n every_o leper_n be_v to_o be_v exclude_v from_o the_o camp_n of_o israel_n and_o will_v he_o have_v communion_n with_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n overspread_v with_o the_o leprosy_n and_o cover_v with_o the_o ulcer_n of_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o special_a emphasis_n in_o the_o word_n say_v the_o lord_n almighty_n without_o the_o cleanse_n and_o renew_v of_o sinner_n omnipotence_n can_v receive_v they_o into_o his_o favour_n and_o family_n there_o be_v fatal_a bar_n fix_v which_o the_o unholy_a can_v break_v through_o the_o proposition_n that_o arise_v from_o the_o word_n be_v this_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n lie_v the_o most_o powerful_a obligation_n on_o christian_n to_o strive_v for_o the_o attainment_n of_o pure_a and_o perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o management_n of_o this_o subject_a i_o will_v first_o consider_v the_o duty_n as_o act_v upon_o ourselves_o 2._o the_o part_n of_o it_o the_o cleanse_n from_o sin_n and_o perfect_a holiness_n 3._o the_o force_n of_o the_o motive_n the_o precious_a and_o unvaluable_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o make_v application_n of_o they_o 1._o we_o be_v command_v to_o cleanse_v ourselves_o which_o be_v our_o duty_n and_o imply_v a_o ability_n derive_v from_o christ_n to_o perform_v it_o it_o may_v seem_v strange_a that_o man_n in_o their_o deprave_a state_n shall_v be_v excite_v to_o renew_v themselves_o who_o can_v bring_v a_o 4._o clean_a thing_n out_o of_o a_o unclean_a not_o one_o yet_o this_o duty_n be_v frequent_o inculcate_v upon_o we_o wash_v you_o make_v you_o clean_o put_v away_o 1._o the_o evil_a of_o your_o do_n from_o before_o my_o eye_n o_o jerusalem_n wash_v thy_o heart_n from_o 2._o wickedness_n how_o long_o shall_v vain_a thought_n lodge_v within_o thou_o cleanse_v your_o heart_n you_o 4._o sinner_n purify_v your_o heart_n you_o double-minded_n a_o clear_a answer_n may_v be_v give_v to_o this_o 1._o there_o be_v no_o productive_a principle_n of_o holiness_n in_o man_n corrupt_a nature_n but_o strong_a aversion_n from_o it_o and_o inclination_n to_o what_o be_v contrary_a to_o it_o there_o be_v a_o miserable_a impotency_n to_o all_o spiritual_a good_a better_o express_v with_o tear_n than_o word_n it_o be_v natural_a and_o hereditary_a more_o difficult_o cure_v than_o what_o be_v accidental_a god_n be_v the_o sole_a efficient_a in_o the_o regeneration_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o first_o infusion_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o principal_a in_o the_o growth_n and_o improvement_n of_o it_o the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v not_o work_v grace_n in_o we_o as_o the_o sun_n form_n gold_n in_o the_o earth_n without_o any_o sense_n in_o ourselves_o of_o his_o operation_n but_o we_o feel_v they_o in_o all_o our_o faculty_n congruous_o to_o their_o nature_n enlighten_v the_o mind_n exciting_a the_o conscience_n turn_v the_o will_n and_o purify_n the_o affection_n 2._o after_o a_o principle_n of_o life_n and_o holiness_n be_v plant_v in_o we_o we_o be_v by_o a_o continual_a supply_n of_o strength_n from_o christ_n assist_v to_o exercise_v it_o in_o all_o the_o act_n that_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o divine_a life_n there_o be_v a_o resemblance_n between_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o a_o christian_a seed_n must_v be_v first_o sow_v in_o the_o earth_n before_o it_o spring_v out_o of_o it_o and_o when_o it_o be_v sow_v the_o natural_a quality_n of_o the_o earth_n coldness_n and_o dryness_n be_v so_o contrary_a to_o fructify_a that_o without_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o heaven_n the_o heat_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o shower_n of_o rain_n the_o seed_n will_v be_v lose_v in_o it_o grace_n be_v draw_v forth_o into_o flourish_v and_o fruitfulness_n by_o the_o irradiate_a and_o warm_a influx_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o we_o be_v subordinate_a agent_n in_o carry_v on_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n to_o perfection_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o own_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a for_o it_o be_v god_n work_v in_o we_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v
creature_n from_o its_o duty_n and_o the_o deprive_v he_o of_o his_o proper_a glory_n it_o be_v true_a god_n declarative_a glory_n be_v not_o profitable_a to_o he_o but_o he_o will_v not_o give_v his_o glory_n to_o another_o nor_o permit_v another_o to_o usurp_v it_o his_o concession_n and_o consent_n will_v be_v direct_o contrary_a to_o the_o eternal_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o impossible_a without_o the_o denial_n of_o himself_o pride_n be_v in_o the_o front_n of_o those_o sin_n which_o god_n hate_v and_o be_v a_o abomination_n to_o he_o a_o proud_a look_n that_o be_v seldom_o disjoin_v from_o a_o proud_a heart_n god_n look_v upon_o 16._o the_o proud_a afar_o off_o with_o a_o holy_a disdain_n he_o resist_v the_o proud_a pride_n be_v the_o most_o pernicious_a of_o all_o vice_n for_o whereas_o any_o single_a vice_n be_v opposite_a to_o its_o contrary_a virtue_n uncleanness_n expel_v chastity_n covetousness_n liberality_n pride_n like_o a_o infectious_a disease_n taint_v the_o sound_a part_n corrupt_v the_o action_n of_o every_o virtue_n and_o deprive_v they_o of_o their_o true_a grace_n and_o glory_n pride_n be_v so_o offensive_a to_o god_n that_o he_o sometime_o permit_v his_o child_n to_o fall_v into_o sin_n of_o another_o kind_n to_o correct_a pride_n and_o he_o be_v a_o unskilful_a physician_n that_o cure_v one_o disease_n by_o a_o worse_a when_o the_o apostle_n be_v liable_a to_o the_o temptation_n of_o pride_n for_o his_o celestial_a vision_n satan_n be_v permit_v to_o buffet_v he_o a_o strange_a dispensation_n that_o the_o prince_n of_o pride_n be_v let_v loose_a to_o instruct_v he_o in_o humility_n the_o fearful_a example_n of_o god_n wrath_n upon_o the_o proud_a most_o convince_o prove_v how_o odious_a they_o be_v in_o his_o sight_n the_o angel_n fall_v by_o pride_n and_o be_v the_o most_o curse_a creature_n of_o the_o creation_n and_o bind_v with_o chain_n of_o darkness_n to_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o great_a day_n adam_n be_v sick_a of_o the_o same_o disease_n which_o involve_v he_o and_o his_o progeny_n under_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o first_o and_o second_o death_n how_o many_o great_a king_n for_o the_o insolent_a forgetfulness_n of_o their_o frail_a condition_n be_v by_o divine_a vengeance_n cast_v down_o from_o the_o height_n of_o their_o glory_n and_o make_v spectacle_n of_o ignominious_a misery_n the_o proud_a and_o stubborn_a pharaoh_n that_o defy_v the_o almighty_a and_o say_v who_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o i_o shall_v obey_v he_o and_o let_v israel_n go_v that_o threaten_a i_o will_v pursue_v i_o will_v overtake_v i_o will_v divide_v the_o spoil_n like_o the_o rage_a sea_n that_o roar_v and_o foam_n and_o swell_v threaten_v to_o drown_v the_o land_n but_o when_o it_o be_v come_v to_o its_o appoint_a limit_n the_o weak_a sand_n as_o if_o its_o fury_n be_v turn_v into_o fear_n retire_v into_o its_o own_o channel_n that_o proud_a king_n be_v tame_v by_o frog_n and_o fly_n and_o at_o last_o drown_v with_o his_o army_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n senacherib_n so_o high_o fly_v with_o the_o conceit_n of_o his_o irresistible_a strength_n that_o he_o challenge_v heaven_n who_o be_v your_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o deliver_v you_o out_o of_o my_o hand_n find_v there_o be_v a_o just_a power_n above_o that_o in_o one_o night_n destroy_v his_o mighty_a army_n and_o afterward_o cut_v he_o off_o in_o his_o idolatry_n nabuchadnezzar_n the_o head_n of_o gold_n in_o the_o figure_n represent_v the_o empire_n of_o the_o world_n be_v for_o his_o pride_n turn_v a_o graze_a among_o the_o beast_n and_o by_o his_o fall_n be_v the_o argument_n of_o the_o insultation_n thou_o say_v in_o thy_o heart_n i_o will_v ascend_v into_o 14._o heaven_n i_o will_v exalt_v my_o throne_n above_o the_o star_n of_o god_n i_o will_v ascend_v above_o the_o height_n of_o the_o cloud_n i_o will_v be_v like_o the_o most_o high_a how_o be_v thou_o fall_v from_o heaven_n o_o lucifer_n son_n of_o the_o morning_n how_o be_v thou_o cut_v down_o to_o the_o ground_n that_o do_v weaken_v nation_n herod_n for_o usurp_v divine_a honour_n be_v devour_v by_o worm_n in_o every_o age_n there_o be_v instance_n of_o god_n terrible_a wrath_n upon_o the_o proud_a 2._o pride_n be_v very_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n therefore_o it_o often_o borrow_v the_o mask_n of_o humility_n to_o obtain_v its_o end_n but_o it_o be_v always_o odious_a to_o god_n who_o see_v the_o most_o intimate_a work_n of_o it_o in_o the_o heart_n a_o proud_a man_n be_v a_o enemy_n to_o the_o more_o excellent_a and_o worthy_a he_o be_v please_v with_o the_o vice_n and_o infelicity_n of_o other_o as_o they_o afford_v a_o advantage_n to_o exalt_v himself_o above_o they_o and_o grieve_v at_o their_o virtue_n and_o happiness_n which_o render_v they_o more_o valuable_a than_o himself_o pride_n be_v the_o parent_n of_o contention_n it_o exasperate_v the_o sense_n of_o a_o small_a offence_n put_v a_o edge_n upon_o anger_n and_o have_v often_o afford_v tragical_a subject_n that_o have_v fill_v the_o scene_n with_o tear_n and_o blood_n humility_n produce_v patience_n for_o it_o make_v a_o man_n low_o in_o his_o own_o eye_n than_o he_o be_v in_o the_o opinion_n of_o other_o pride_n treat_v other_o with_o contempt_n and_o censure_n and_o thereby_o provoke_v they_o to_o turn_v reverence_n into_o despise_v and_o love_n into_o hatred_n when_o a_o proud_a man_n fall_v into_o misery_n he_o be_v the_o least_o lament_v that_o the_o cure_n of_o this_o lust_n be_v very_o difficult_a will_v be_v evident_a by_o a_o complexion_n of_o consideration_n 1._o pride_n be_v the_o sin_n to_o which_o angel_n and_o man_n in_o their_o best_a state_n be_v peculiar_o liable_a the_o angel_n intermit_a the_o vision_n of_o the_o divine_a glory_n and_o reflect_v upon_o their_o excellency_n be_v intoxicate_v with_o self-admiration_n it_o be_v strange_a to_o amazement_n that_o they_o shall_v so_o sudden_o unlearn_v their_o nature_n and_o disclaim_v their_o maker_n who_o have_v prevent_v they_o with_o his_o excellent_a benefit_n and_o raise_v they_o to_o that_o bright_a eminence_n above_o other_o creature_n man_n in_o the_o state_n of_o unstained_a innocence_n when_o all_o perfection_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n enter_v into_o his_o composition_n with_o all_o his_o luminary_n and_o grace_n be_v corrupt_v by_o pride_n you_o shall_v be_v like_a god_n be_v the_o temptation_n that_o corrupt_v he_o prodigious_a disorder_n his_o pride_n begin_v when_o his_o true_a glory_n end_v and_o his_o humility_n end_v when_o his_o shame_n begin_v in_o the_o deprave_a nature_n of_o man_n pride_n be_v the_o radical_a reign_v sin_n that_o first_o life_n and_o last_o die_v it_o be_v call_v the_o pride_n of_o life_n pride_n spring_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o child_n and_o continues_z to_o extreme_a age._n other_o vice_n have_v their_o season_n which_o be_v expire_v they_o wither_v and_o decay_v carnal_a pleasure_n change_v their_o nature_n and_o become_v distasteful_a but_o pride_n flourish_v 12._o and_o grow_v in_o every_o age._n now_o it_o be_v usual_o in_o vain_a to_o give_v counsel_n of_o wisdom_n to_o those_o who_o be_v sink_v into_o holly_n the_o proper_a season_n be_v to_o instruct_v and_o caution_n when_o it_o may_v be_v preventive_a of_o folly_n the_o difficulty_n of_o the_o cure_n be_v increase_v in_o that_o like_o a_o hectic_a fever_n it_o be_v not_o easy_o discern_v till_o it_o be_v almost_o incurable_a some_o vice_n be_v odious_a from_o the_o visible_a matter_n of_o they_o intemperance_n uncleanness_n and_o injustice_n by_o defraud_v and_o oppress_v other_o but_o pride_n be_v often_o excite_v and_o draw_v forth_o by_o the_o same_o thing_n wherein_o virtue_n be_v exercise_v and_o distinguish_v only_o by_o the_o end_n which_o be_v often_o conceal_v from_o our_o own_o sight_n the_o pharisee_n be_v a_o signal_n instance_n of_o this_o a_o man_n may_v visible_o despise_v the_o pomp_n and_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n and_o this_o may_v raise_v his_o osteem_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o real_a saint_n and_o the_o outward_a practice_n of_o goodness_n will_v be_v productive_a of_o the_o praise_n of_o goodness_n in_o other_o this_o will_v afford_v a_o strong_a temptation_n of_o pride_n all_o the_o operation_n of_o virtue_n even_o the_o exercise_n of_o humility_n that_o be_v the_o matter_n and_o argument_n of_o praise_n may_v be_v incentives_n of_o pride_n and_o those_o disease_n be_v extreme_o dangerous_a which_o be_v nourish_v by_o that_o food_n that_o be_v necessary_a to_o support_v life_n the_o old_a serpent_n when_o he_o can_v seduce_v man_n by_o carnal_a temptation_n which_o be_v easy_o discover_v inspire_v with_o so_o soft_a a_o breath_n the_o opinion_n of_o their_o own_o virtue_n that_o they_o be_v insensible_o taint_v the_o desire_n of_o external_a honour_n and_o power_n beyond_o
what_o they_o deserve_v to_o be_v desire_v and_o what_o be_v due_a to_o the_o person_n desirous_a of_o they_o be_v not_o easy_o discover_v partly_o in_o that_o the_o aspire_a after_o dignity_n be_v in_o the_o universal_a consent_n of_o man_n a_o argument_n and_o indication_n of_o a_o sublime_a spirit_n whereas_o the_o modest_a refusal_n of_o it_o expose_v to_o infamy_n as_o if_o the_o refuser_n have_v a_o leaden_a soul_n who_o body_n be_v rather_o its_o sepulchre_n than_o its_o instrument_n and_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o arch-deceiver_n the_o most_o partial_a parasite_n and_o its_o natural_a falseness_n be_v foment_v by_o the_o artificial_a flattery_n of_o servile_a spirit_n every_o man_n be_v a_o stranger_n to_o himself_o as_o the_o eye_n see_v thing_n without_o but_o be_v blind_a as_o to_o the_o see_v itself_o man_n study_v to_o know_v more_o of_o other_o than_o of_o themselves_o and_o therefore_o know_v less_o in_o cure_v the_o disease_n of_o the_o soul_n we_o be_v direct_v by_o the_o method_n of_o cure_v the_o disease_n of_o the_o body_n which_o be_v sometime_o by_o medicine_n contrary_a to_o their_o nature_n and_o sometime_o by_o those_o which_o be_v like_a to_o it_o the_o feverish_a heat_n be_v not_o only_o quench_v by_o cool_a julep_n but_o by_o cordial_n that_o fortify_v the_o vital_a heat_n which_o consume_v the_o peccant_a humour_n that_o foment_n the_o fever_n 1._o consider_v those_o thing_n which_o may_v allay_v the_o tumour_n of_o pride_n and_o vanity_n reason_n be_v the_o perfection_n of_o man_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o ourselves_o be_v the_o perfection_n of_o reason_n from_o hence_o proceed_v the_o magnify_v god_n and_o vilify_a ourselves_o god_n be_v the_o eternal_a jehovah_n and_o there_o be_v none_o beside_o he_o he_o alone_o have_v a_o independent_a and_o infinite_a existence_n all_o other_o thing_n be_v from_o his_o efficiency_n every_o spark_n of_o life_n and_o degree_n of_o be_v be_v from_o he_o without_o the_o least_o strain_n of_o his_o power_n he_o make_v the_o world_n and_o as_o easy_o uphold_v it_o all_o create_v thing_n have_v but_o a_o appearance_n and_o show_v of_o be_v in_o he_o alone_o be_v the_o solidity_n and_o stability_n of_o be_v for_o ever_o he_o dwell_v in_o light_n unapproachable_a not_o only_o to_o mortal_a eye_n but_o to_o the_o immortal_a angel_n he_o be_v the_o only_a wise_a and_o good_a and_o immortal_a be_v in_o the_o present_a state_n great_a and_o small_a be_v not_o word_n of_o absolute_a but_o comparative_a signification_n with_o respect_n to_o the_o various_a condition_n of_o man_n as_o one_o pearl_n be_v call_v great_a respective_o to_o another_o though_o small_a in_o itself_o but_o there_o be_v none_o absolute_o great_a but_o god_n who_o be_v true_o infinite_a in_o heaven_n where_o the_o bless_a spirit_n have_v the_o most_o immediate_a and_o full_a view_n of_o the_o deity_n the_o lord_n alone_o be_v exalt_v 2._o consider_v that_o the_o whole_a world_n intellectual_a and_o sensible_a compare_v to_o god_n be_v but_o as_o the_o drop_n of_o the_o bucket_n and_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o balance_n and_o what_o part_n be_v we_o of_o that_o drop_n and_o dust_n if_o we_o consider_v man_n in_o the_o state_n of_o primitive_a nature_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a principle_n write_v in_o their_o heart_n with_o character_n of_o the_o clear_a light_n that_o it_o be_v their_o most_o reasonable_a duty_n entire_o to_o renounce_v themselves_o and_o to_o devote_v themselves_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n but_o if_o we_o consider_v they_o as_o creature_n and_o sinner_n that_o can_v assume_v nothing_o as_o their_o own_o but_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n the_o penal_a consequent_n of_o they_o this_o will_v humble_v we_o below_o the_o brute_n who_o never_o transgress_v the_o order_n of_o their_o creation_n we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o all_o god_n mercy_n and_o our_o sin_n deserve_v the_o heavy_a of_o his_o judgement_n consider_v the_o man_n that_o most_o excel_v other_o be_v as_o naked_a of_o natural_a good_a as_o destitute_a of_o moral_a and_o spiritual_a good_a as_o other_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n come_v from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n and_o as_o those_o be_v the_o best_a gift_n that_o come_v from_o he_o in_o that_o notion_n so_o they_o be_v most_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o be_v continue_v by_o irradiation_n from_o he_o there_o be_v a_o difference_n between_o the_o impression_n of_o sound_n and_o the_o emanation_n of_o light_n in_o the_o air._n sound_n be_v propagate_v by_o successive_a motion_n from_o one_o part_n of_o space_n into_o another_o after_o the_o first_o cause_n the_o sound_a instrument_n be_v silent_a but_o a_o line_n of_o light_n extend_v through_o the_o air_n depend_v entire_o and_o necessary_o upon_o the_o original_a point_n of_o light_n from_o whence_o it_o proceed_v the_o ray_n of_o light_n that_o fill_v the_o air_n in_o the_o first_o instant_n that_o the_o sun_n withdraw_v from_o the_o horizon_n all_o vanish_v thus_o all_o spiritual_a gift_n depend_v continual_o upon_o the_o influxive_a presence_n of_o god_n now_o how_o can_v we_o be_v proud_a of_o his_o most_o precious_a gift_n of_o which_o we_o make_v a_o forfeiture_n and_o can_v possess_v without_o humility_n the_o most_o eminent_a advantage_n which_o some_o have_v above_o other_o be_v the_o shine_a mark_n of_o his_o bounty_n how_o absurd_a be_v it_o for_o one_o to_o boast_v of_o wealth_n who_o daily_o live_v upon_o alm_n the_o more_o we_o receive_v the_o high_a be_v our_o obligation_n and_o the_o more_o heavy_a will_v be_v our_o account_n the_o mind_n be_v darken_v with_o the_o thick_a dregs_o of_o ignorance_n that_o no_o light_n can_v penetrate_v that_o arrogate_v the_o honour_n of_o his_o free_a favour_n and_o bountiful_a hand_n to_o the_o creature_n to_o be_v more_o instructive_a let_v we_o consider_v what_o be_v the_o usual_a incentives_n of_o pride_n and_o we_o shall_v discover_v that_o ignonorance_n and_o vanity_n be_v always_o mix_v with_o they_o woman_n by_o man_n wretched_a idolize_v they_o be_v vain_o proud_a of_o their_o beauty_n and_o more_o jealous_a lest_o their_o face_n be_v deform_v than_o their_o soul_n now_o what_o be_v flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o a_o mixture_n of_o earth_n and_o water_n what_o be_v beauty_n a_o superficial_a appearance_n a_o flower_n blast_v by_o a_o thousand_o accident_n how_o soon_o be_v the_o colour_n and_o charm_n of_o the_o face_n vanish_v how_o often_o do_v it_o betray_v they_o to_o those_o sin_n that_o be_v signal_o punish_v with_o the_o foul_a deformity_n and_o rottenness_n the_o most_o beautiful_a be_v not_o less_o mortal_a than_o other_o they_o must_v short_o be_v the_o prey_n of_o death_n and_o pasture_n of_o worm_n and_o can_v such_o a_o fade_a toy_n inspire_v pride_n into_o they_o some_o be_v swell_v with_o the_o conceit_n of_o their_o riches_n but_o this_o be_v very_o unreasonable_a for_o no_o external_a accession_n can_v add_v real_a value_n to_o a_o person_n fool_n only_o worship_v a_o golden_a calf_n if_o any_o air_n of_o pride_n rise_v in_o a_o rich_a possessor_n it_o may_v as_o just_o provoke_v god_n to_o recall_v his_o blessing_n as_o he_o liberal_o bestow_v they_o other_o presume_v upon_o the_o nobility_n of_o their_o extraction_n but_o whoever_o our_o more_o immediate_a parent_n be_v if_o we_o ascend_v in_o our_o thought_n we_o must_v come_v to_o our_o grand_a progenitor_n adam_n the_o son_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o fountain_n of_o mankind_n all_o be_v stream_n from_o he_o if_o some_o slide_v along_o in_o the_o low_a ground_n and_o some_o be_v receive_v in_o marble_n repository_n they_o all_o flow_v from_o the_o same_o original_a how_o often_o do_v the_o honourable_a tarnish_n the_o colour_n and_o lustre_n of_o their_o blood_n by_o degenerous_a action_n how_o often_o be_v the_o rich_a and_o great_a forsake_v of_o their_o dependent_n and_o only_o attend_v by_o a_o train_n of_o misery_n maintain_v by_o their_o expense_n such_o revolution_n be_v not_o more_o strange_a than_o eclipse_n be_v to_o the_o moon_n some_o be_v raise_v to_o the_o height_n of_o secular_a honour_n and_o there_o be_v nothing_o send_v up_o more_o hot_a fume_a and_o intoxicate_a aug._n spirit_n than_o sovereign_a power_n humility_n in_o a_o state_n of_o the_o high_a honour_n be_v a_o very_a rare_a virtue_n but_o there_o be_v many_o thing_n which_o due_o consider_v will_v lower_v the_o train_n of_o pride_n even_o in_o king_n the_o pre-eminence_n of_o external_a order_n be_v seldom_o join_v with_o the_o pre-eminence_n of_o inherent_a excellency_n how_o many_o wear_v royal_a crown_n that_o be_v slave_n to_o their_o lust_n and_o govern_v other_o who_o can_v govern_v themselves_o beside_o there_o be_v no_o height_n and_o eminence_n upon_o earth_n but_o be_v encompass_v with_o precipice_n and_o peril_n the_o throne_n leave_v some_o and_o
in_o his_o die_a hour_n a_o sincere_a life_n be_v attend_v with_o a_o happy_a death_n and_o that_o be_v attend_v with_o a_o more_o happy_a life_n god_n be_v the_o rewarder_n of_o moral_a virtue_n with_o temporal_a blessing_n but_o he_o be_v the_o eternal_a reward_n of_o godly_a sincerity_n this_o be_v the_o first_o notion_n of_o perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o present_a state_n 2._o there_o be_v a_o integral_a perfection_n of_o holiness_n that_o be_v a_o entire_a conjugation_n of_o all_o those_o sanctify_a grace_n of_o which_o the_o image_n of_o god_n consist_v the_o new_a creature_n in_o its_o form_n be_v not_o like_o the_o effect_n of_o art_n but_o the_o live_a production_n of_o nature_n a_o sculptor_n in_o make_v a_o statue_n of_o marble_n finish_v the_o head_n when_o the_o other_o part_n be_v but_o rude_a stone_n but_o all_o the_o part_n of_o a_o child_n in_o the_o womb_n be_v gradual_o form_v together_o till_o the_o body_n be_v complete_a the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o renew_v a_o man_n infuse_v a_o universal_a habit_n of_o holiness_n that_o be_v comprehensive_a of_o all_o the_o variety_n of_o grace_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o life_n of_o a_o christian._n as_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n style_v the_o old_a man_n be_v complete_a in_o its_o earthly_a member_n all_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n both_o of_o the_o desire_v and_o angry_a appetite_n and_o dispose_v without_o the_o corrective_a of_o restrain_v grace_n the_o natural_a man_n to_o yield_v to_o all_o temptation_n he_o will_v be_v fierce_a with_o the_o contentious_a licentious_a with_o the_o dissolute_a intemperate_a with_o the_o drunkard_n lascivious_a with_o the_o impure_a impious_a with_o the_o scorner_n of_o religion_n thus_o the_o divine_a nature_n style_v the_o new_a man_n be_v complete_a in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o incline_v and_o enable_v the_o sanctify_a to_o do_v every_o good_a work_n the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n meekness_n temperance_n although_o they_o be_v distinguish_v in_o their_o activity_n and_o particular_a object_n yet_o they_o always_o be_v join_v in_o the_o same_o subject_a and_o concentre_v in_o god_n who_o be_v immutable_o holy_a and_o one._n they_o be_v mix_v in_o their_o exercise_n without_o confusion_n as_o in_o a_o chorus_n the_o variety_n of_o voice_n be_v harmonious_a and_o conspire_v spiritual_a grace_n according_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o their_o perfection_n such_o be_v the_o degree_n of_o their_o union_n every_o real_a saint_n be_v conform_v to_o christ_n of_o who_o he_o receive_v grace_n for_o grace_n there_o be_v spiritual_a gift_n of_o arbitrary_a dispensation_n the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n 1â—_n the_o word_n of_o knowledge_n the_o gift_n of_o healing_n the_o work_n of_o miracle_n be_v separately_z given_z but_o when_o the_o spirit_n prepare_v a_o soul_n for_o his_o habitation_n he_o purify_v it_o from_o sin_n and_o adorn_v it_o with_o every_o grace_n if_o there_o be_v a_o defect_n of_o any_o grace_n the_o opposite_a sin_n in_o its_o power_n remain_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o make_v it_o impossible_a for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o dwell_v there_o it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o when_o a_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o any_o particular_a grace_n in_o scripture_n that_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v in_o union_n with_o other_o grace_n our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o whoever_o believe_v shall_v be_v save_v and_o st._n paul_n inspire_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o faith_n separate_v from_o charity_n be_v of_o no_o avail_n for_o salvation_n though_o i_o have_v all_o faith_n so_o that_o i_o can_v remove_v mountain_n and_o have_v not_o charity_n i_o be_o nothing_o a_o faith_n that_o do_v not_o work_v by_o love_n and_o be_v not_o productive_a of_o obedience_n be_v of_o no_o save_a efficacy_n st._n james_n put_v the_o question_n what_o do_v it_o profit_v my_o brethren_n though_o a_o man_n say_v he_o have_v faith_n and_o have_v not_o work_n can_v faith_n save_v he_o it_o be_v evident_a it_o do_v not_o for_o nothing_o assert_n or_o deny_v more_o strong_o than_o a_o question_n he_o that_o do_v not_o by_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n live_v a_o holy_a life_n must_v die_v for_o ever_o st._n john_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o favour_n with_o god_n if_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n 14._o we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n but_o the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o love_n to_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v prove_v by_o our_o love_n to_o god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n 2._o and_o be_v inseparable_a from_o it_o wherever_o salvation_n be_v promise_v to_o a_o particular_a duty_n it_o must_v be_v understand_v in_o a_o collective_a sense_n we_o read_v whoever_o shall_v 21._o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v save_v but_o a_o prevail_a prayer_n must_v proceed_v from_o a_o holy_a person_n that_o keep_v the_o 21._o command_n of_o god_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n the_o prayer_n must_v be_v mix_v with_o faith_n and_o fervency_n the_o effectual_a fervent_a prayer_n of_o a_o righteous_a 16._o man_n avail_v much_o the_o connexion_n of_o save_a grace_n can_v be_v break_v st._n peter_n excite_v we_o to_o give_v all_o diligence_n to_o add_v to_o our_o faith_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o godliness_n virtue_n a_o active_a power_n to_o render_v it_o lively_a and_o operative_a otherwise_o faith_n be_v a_o mere_a speculative_a dead_a assent_n to_o virtue_n knowledge_n prudence_n to_o direct_v its_o exercise_n in_o the_o season_n wherein_o and_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v to_o knowledge_n temperance_n to_o regulate_v our_o appetite_n and_o enjoyment_n in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n please_v to_o the_o sense_n to_o temperance_n patience_n to_o endure_v the_o evil_n to_o which_o we_o be_v expose_v in_o this_o low_a state_n which_o be_v equal_o if_o not_o more_o necessary_a and_o excellent_a for_o humane_a nature_n be_v more_o affect_v and_o tempt_v by_o sharp_a pain_n and_o grief_n than_o delight_v with_o pleasure_n without_o the_o exercise_n of_o these_o grace_n our_o religion_n will_v be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n with_o interrupt_v interval_n to_o patience_n godliness_n that_o be_v a_o respect_n to_o the_o command_v of_o god_n as_o our_o rule_n and_o his_o glory_n as_o our_o end_n that_o be_v distinguish_v from_o mere_a morality_n that_o proceed_v only_o from_o humane_a reason_n and_o respect_v the_o civil_a happiness_n to_o godliness_n brotherly-kindness_n a_o sincere_a love_n to_o all_o of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a extraction_n in_o who_o the_o image_n of_o god_n shine_v and_o to_o brotherly-kindness_n charity_n that_o extend_v to_o all_o the_o partaker_n of_o our_o common_a nature_n all_o spiritual_a grace_n take_v their_o residence_n together_o in_o the_o soul_n not_o one_o single_o enter_v and_o keep_v entire_a possession_n our_o saviour_n tell_v the_o young_a man_n who_o have_v live_v so_o regular_o that_o he_o be_v lovely_a in_o his_o eye_n if_o thou_o will_v be_v perfect_a go_v and_o sell_v all_o and_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a and_o come_v follow_v i_o he_o want_v charity_n and_o self-denial_n to_o make_v his_o obedience_n entire_a 3._o there_o be_v a_o comparative_a perfection_n this_o in_o scripture_n be_v intellectual_a or_o moral_a 1._o intellectual_a perfection_n the_o apostle_n excite_v the_o hebrew_n wherefore_o leave_v 1._o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o begin_n of_o christ_n let_v we_o go_v on_o to_o perfection_n to_o more_o eminent_a degree_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n both_o of_o the_o supernatural_a doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o duty_n contain_v in_o it_o of_o the_o first_o the_o apostle_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v we_o speak_v wisdom_n among_o those_o that_o be_v perfect_a that_o be_v declare_v divine_a mystery_n to_o those_o who_o be_v prepare_v to_o receive_v they_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n declare_v the_o be_v of_o god_n and_o his_o essential_a perfection_n wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n shine_v in_o his_o work_n but_o not_o his_o counsel_n in_o order_n to_o our_o salvation_n no_o man_n have_v see_v 1â—_n god_n at_o any_o time_n the_o only_o beget_v which_o be_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o father_n he_o have_v declare_v he_o there_o be_v some_o notice_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a of_o virtue_n and_o vice_n by_o the_o instructive_a light_n of_o reason_n but_o not_o sufficient_a to_o inform_v we_o of_o our_o full_a duty_n the_o discovery_n of_o the_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n be_v from_o god_n the_o gospel_n like_o a_o clear_a and_o equal_a glass_n that_o discover_v the_o beauty_n and_o blemish_n of_o the_o face_n make_v know_v to_o we_o what_o defile_v and_o
to_o govern_v and_o order_n innumerable_a world_n moral_a perfection_n holiness_n goodness_n justice_n and_o truth_n now_o the_o union_n of_o these_o perfection_n in_o god_n deserve_v we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o with_o all_o the_o degree_n of_o our_o understanding_n and_o will_n with_o the_o high_a veneration_n and_o esteem_n and_o the_o most_o ardent_a affection_n if_o the_o weak_a and_o transient_a resemblance_n of_o some_o of_o the_o divine_a excellency_n in_o the_o creature_n from_o who_o we_o neither_o receive_v nor_o expect_v any_o benefit_n raise_v our_o esteem_n and_o draw_v our_o love_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v the_o essential_a perfection_n of_o god_n fill_v we_o with_o admiration_n and_o the_o dear_a affection_n to_o he_o his_o absolute_a perfection_n be_v not_o the_o object_n of_o our_o desire_n for_o he_o be_v entire_o possess_v of_o they_o and_o can_v never_o be_v devest_v of_o they_o but_o of_o our_o love_n and_o joy_n 2._o consider_v god_n in_o his_o relative_n attribute_n to_o we_o as_o our_o maker_n preserver_n and_o benefactor_n as_o our_o redeemer_n that_o save_v we_o from_o a_o everlasting_a hell_n and_o have_v purchase_v and_o prepare_v eternal_a glory_n for_o we_o and_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o the_o eternity_n omni-presence_n and_o omnipotence_n of_o god_n be_v awful_a attribute_n and_o deserve_v our_o most_o humble_a adoration_n for_o he_o that_o live_v for_o ever_o can_v punish_v for_o ever_o yet_o in_o conjunction_n with_o his_o propitious_a beneficent_a attribute_n goodness_n clemency_n and_o benignity_n be_v aimable_fw-fr perfection_n and_o deserve_v our_o singular_a and_o superlative_a love_n for_o eternal_a power_n conser_n and_o maintain_v our_o happiness_n at_o thy_o right_a hand_n be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o the_o first_o rise_v of_o our_o love_n be_v from_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o benefit_n but_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o his_o benefit_n and_o value_v his_o benefit_n for_o his_o sake_n as_o they_o be_v the_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n this_o inspire_v a_o holy_a heat_n in_o the_o psalmist_n breast_n what_o shall_v i_o render_v to_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n that_o the_o impression_n of_o his_o benefit_n may_v sink_v and_o settle_v into_o our_o heart_n i_o will_v consider_v the_o principle_n from_o whence_o they_o proceed_v the_o greatness_n of_o they_o and_o god_n end_v in_o bestow_v they_o 1._o the_o principle_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v his_o most_o free_a and_o pure_a goodness_n the_o psalmist_n declare_v thou_o be_v good_a and_o do_v good_a it_o be_v true_a his_o high_a perfection_n be_v very_o resplendent_a in_o his_o work_n yet_o this_o induce_v no_o necessity_n upon_o god_n for_o declarative_a glory_n result_v from_o the_o exercise_n and_o effect_n of_o his_o attribute_n be_v not_o necessary_a he_o be_v from_o all_o eternity_n infinite_o glorious_a and_o bless_a in_o himself_o neither_o be_v any_o motive_n or_o merit_n in_o we_o to_o determine_v his_o will_n either_o to_o create_v or_o redeem_v we_o for_o antecedent_o to_o the_o first_o act_n of_o his_o goodness_n we_o have_v no_o be_v and_o consequent_o no_o possibility_n or_o shadow_n of_o desert_n and_o after_o our_o sin_n we_o be_v deserve_o miserable_a 2._o let_v we_o ponder_v his_o benefit_n that_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a we_o may_v not_o miss_v a_o grain_n of_o their_o weight_n 1._o in_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n he_o make_v we_o and_o not_o we_o ourselves_o the_o humane_a body_n compose_v of_o as_o many_o miracle_n as_o member_n be_v the_o design_n of_o his_o mind_n the_o various_a art_n and_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n he_o immediate_o form_v the_o body_n of_o adam_n of_o the_o virgin_n earth_n and_o though_o in_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n our_o parent_n contribute_v to_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o body_n yet_o he_o organise_n they_o in_o that_o perfection_n he_o dispose_v all_o the_o part_n in_o that_o order_n and_o proportion_n as_o be_v requisite_a for_o comeliness_n and_o use._n the_o psalmist_n speak_v of_o this_o with_o those_o lively_a expression_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o for_o i_o be_o fearful_o and_o wonderful_o make_v marvellous_a be_v thy_o work_n and_o that_o my_o soul_n know_v right_a well_o i_o be_v make_v in_o secret_a and_o curious_o wrought_v in_o the_o low_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n thy_o eye_n do_v see_v my_o substance_n yet_o be_v imperfect_a and_o in_o thy_o book_n all_o my_o member_n be_v write_v if_o one_o member_n have_v be_v defective_a the_o eye_n the_o hand_n the_o tongue_n if_o one_o sense_n have_v be_v want_v what_o inconvenience_n what_o deformity_n have_v ensue_v to_o a_o body_n of_o flesh_n the_o divine_a maker_n unite_v a_o immortal_a soul_n capable_a to_o know_v and_o love_n to_o obey_v and_o enjoy_v he_o who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o felicity_n a_o soul_n incomparable_o more_o precious_a in_o the_o account_n of_o our_o creator_n and_o redeemer_n than_o all_o the_o world_n it_o heighten_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n that_o he_o first_o prepare_v the_o world_n review_v it_o and_o approve_v marc._n all_o as_o good_a and_o then_o introduce_v man_n as_o his_o viceroy_n to_o possess_v and_o rule_v it_o the_o great_a universe_n he_o do_v not_o make_v for_o the_o mere_a show_n of_o his_o power_n but_o for_o the_o demonstration_n of_o his_o goodness_n unto_o man._n the_o reflection_n upon_o these_o first_o benefit_n our_o be_v reasonable_a creature_n which_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o other_o benefit_n how_o shall_v it_o engage_v we_o to_o love_n and_o serve_v our_o maker_n with_o all_o our_o power_n in_o their_o best_a capacity_n our_o obligation_n be_v found_v in_o natural_a and_o divine_a right_n the_o law_n of_o consecrate_v the_o first_o fruit_n be_v figurative_a of_o this_o love_n be_v the_o first_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o soul_n if_o god_n do_v so_o strict_o exact_v the_o payment_n of_o the_o first_o fruit_n can_v we_o think_v he_o be_v less_o jealous_a of_o our_o love_n and_o less_o severe_a in_o require_v it_o shall_v be_v consecrate_v to_o he_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o young_a plant_n be_v not_o more_o please_v to_o he_o than_o of_o a_o old_a tree_n but_o he_o will_v instruct_v we_o to_o give_v the_o first_o affection_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o he_o 2._o if_o we_o raise_v our_o thought_n and_o distinct_o consider_v create_v goodness_n our_o affection_n will_v be_v more_o inflame_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o it_o we_o be_v bear_v in_o distant_a space_n of_o time_n according_a to_o his_o eternal_a benevolent_a decree_n notwithstanding_o the_o different_a temporal_a circumstance_n of_o our_o come_n into_o the_o world_n we_o be_v all_o equal_o oblige_v to_o his_o eternal_a goodness_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o in_o the_o pure_a possibility_n of_o be_v we_o be_v not_o distinguish_v from_o a_o infinite_a number_n that_o shall_v never_o be_v for_o as_o his_o power_n be_v without_o any_o limit_n but_o his_o will_n the_o possible_a production_n of_o man_n be_v without_o number_n yet_o he_o be_v please_v to_o raise_v we_o into_o actual_a be_v this_o be_v a_o most_o free_a favour_n and_o by_o reflect_v on_o it_o unless_o we_o be_v dead_a as_o the_o grave_a we_o shall_v find_v a_o warm_a lively_a sense_n of_o it_o in_o our_o heart_n if_o a_o prince_n exalt_v and_o enrich_v a_o favourite_n his_o own_o interest_n be_v mix_v with_o the_o honour_n and_o profit_n of_o the_o favourite_n for_o he_o expect_v service_n from_o he_o but_o god_n who_o happiness_n be_v infinite_a and_o indeficient_a can_v receive_v any_o benefit_n from_o the_o service_n of_o the_o creature_n his_o favour_n be_v above_o all_o desert_n and_o beyond_o all_o requital_n 2._o if_o we_o consider_v god_n as_o our_o preserver_n and_o benefactor_n our_o obligation_n to_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n be_v infinite_a the_o first_o be_v and_o uninterrupted_a duration_n of_o the_o world_n be_v from_o the_o same_o powerful_a cause_n for_o nothing_o can_v make_v itself_o when_o it_o be_v not_o nor_o preserve_v itself_o when_o '_o it_o be_v some_o have_v revive_v that_o erroneous_a opinion_n that_o as_o a_o clock_n form_v by_o a_o artificer_n and_o the_o weight_n draw_v up_o regular_o strike_v the_o hour_n and_o continue_v its_o motion_n and_o sound_n in_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o artificer_n so_o the_o perpetual_a concourse_n of_o the_o divine_a providence_n be_v not_o necessary_a for_o the_o support_n and_o operation_n of_o every_o creature_n but_o nature_n may_v work_v of_o itself_o and_o turn_v the_o wheel_n of_o all_o thing_n within_o its_o compass_n but_o the_o instance_n be_v defective_a there_o be_v a_o extreme_a disparity_n between_o the_o work_n of_o a_o artificer_n in_o form_v a_o clock_n who_o matter_n be_v independent_a upon_o he_o and_o god_n give_v the_o first_o be_v to_o the_o creature_n with_o power_n to_o act_v by_o
and_o serious_a thought_n his_o die_a love_n to_o the_o soul_n will_v cause_v a_o irresistible_a affection_n to_o he_o strong_a than_o death_n we_o must_v learn_v of_o christ_n how_o to_o love_v he_o his_o love_n be_v express_v in_o the_o most_o real_a action_n and_o convince_a evidence_n it_o be_v a_o incarnate_a love_n a_o beneficent_a love_n productive_a of_o our_o salvation_n our_o love_n must_v be_v productive_a of_o obedience_n this_o be_v the_o sure_a trial_n of_o it_o if_o you_o love_v i_o you_o will_v keep_v my_o word_n say_v our_o saviour_n the_o frost_n of_o fear_n will_v hinder_v the_o break_n forth_o of_o carnal_a lust_n into_o notorious_a act_n as_o the_o cold_a of_o winter_n bind_v the_o earth_n that_o noxious_a weed_n can_v spring_v up_o but_o the_o heat_n of_o love_n be_v productive_a of_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n love_n to_o christ_n will_v make_v every_o command_n pleasant_a and_o the_o exact_a obedience_n to_o be_v voluntary_a liberal_a and_o ingenuous_a fear_n may_v enforce_v constancy_n for_o a_o time_n but_o love_n be_v a_o vital_a principle_n continual_o operative_a in_o all_o the_o transition_n of_o this_o life_n this_o secure_v obedience_n christ_n have_v fasten_v we_o to_o his_o service_n by_o a_o chain_n compose_v of_o his_o most_o precious_a benefit_n by_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o innumerable_a sin_n and_o to_o who_o much_o be_v forgive_v they_o love_v much_o fear_n try_v in_o vain_a to_o make_v a_o alliance_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n obey_v some_o command_n and_o transgress_v other_o but_o love_n respect_v all_o fear_n induce_v a_o desertion_n of_o our_o duty_n when_o evil_n near_o threaten_v we_o but_o love_n encounter_v they_o with_o such_o a_o character_n of_o assurance_n as_o become_v those_o who_o esteem_v it_o a_o favour_n and_o honour_n to_o suffer_v for_o christ._n some_o be_v harden_v against_o affliction_n and_o endure_v with_o courage_n persecution_n for_o the_o cause_n of_o christ_n but_o yield_v to_o pleasant_a temptation_n like_o the_o manna_n that_o will_v endure_v the_o fire_n but_o melt_v in_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o sun_n but_o love_n to_o christ_n by_o a_o overcome_a delight_n render_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n nauseous_a and_o insipid_a in_o short_a the_o property_n of_o natural_a love_n be_v unite_v in_o the_o love_n of_o christ._n love_n will_v transport_v we_o to_o heaven_n and_o transform_v we_o into_o his_o likeness_n love_n will_v make_v we_o zealous_a in_o constant_a and_o excellent_a endeavour_n to_o be_v complete_o conform_v to_o he_o resemblance_n be_v the_o common_a principle_n of_o all_o union_n in_o nature_n it_o be_v preparative_n to_o love_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o experience_n be_v a_o sensible_a demonstration_n of_o this_o for_o the_o love_n of_o friend_n if_o in_o a_o degree_n of_o eminence_n cause_n a_o perfect_a sympathy_n a_o exact_a correspondence_n in_o their_o temper_n the_o exercise_n of_o love_n in_o the_o most_o precious_a esteem_n of_o he_o in_o burn_a desire_n after_o a_o propriety_n in_o he_o in_o the_o sweet_a complacency_n in_o communion_n with_o he_o be_v intimate_v and_o inseparable_a quality_n in_o all_o the_o lover_n of_o christ._n love_n to_o he_o be_v always_o join_v with_o a_o irreconcilable_a hatred_n of_o sin_n that_o cost_v he_o so_o dear_a to_o expiate_v its_o guilt_n our_o love_n entire_o and_o intense_o be_v due_a to_o he_o and_o no_o low_a degree_n be_v accept_v for_o it_o be_v a_o disparagement_n and_o infinite_o unworthy_a of_o he_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o less_o affection_n be_v not_o only_o far_o distant_a from_o perfection_n but_o from_o the_o first_o disposition_n of_o a_o saint_n the_o tender_a and_o strong_a affection_n in_o nature_n must_v be_v regulate_v and_o subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o christ._n our_o love_n to_o he_o must_v be_v singular_a and_o supreme_a brief_o his_o love_n to_o we_o be_v beneficent_a we_o be_v obedient_a he_o value_v no_o love_n without_o obedience_n and_o no_o obedience_n without_o love_n 2._o love_n must_v descend_v from_o god_n to_o our_o neighbour_n this_o duty_n be_v so_o often_o command_v and_o commend_v in_o the_o gospel_n that_o we_o may_v from_o thence_o understand_v its_o excellency_n the_o belove_a disciple_n that_o lie_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o christ_n from_o that_o spring_n of_o love_n derive_v the_o stream_n that_o flow_v in_o his_o write_n he_o declare_v that_o god_n be_v love_n and_o he_o that_o love_v dwell_v in_o god_n and_o god_n in_o he_o 1_o joh._n 4._o 11._o he_o make_v it_o a_o evidence_n that_o we_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n of_o our_o renew_a state_n and_o that_o we_o be_v pass_v 7._o from_o death_n to_o life_n our_o saviour_n enjoin_v it_o with_o a_o note_n of_o eminency_n as_o his_o new_a command_n as_o the_o distinctive_a character_n of_o his_o disciple_n as_o the_o special_a qualification_n of_o those_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n to_o recommend_v it_o to_o our_o love_n and_o obedience_n he_o tell_v we_o that_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o be_v like_o the_o most_o divine_a precept_n of_o love_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n we_o read_v in_o that_o solemn_a proclamation_n of_o god_n name_n when_o his_o glory_n pass_v before_o moses_n that_o to_o the_o title_n of_o lord_n god_n there_o be_v immediate_o annex_v merciful_a and_o gracious_a abundant_a in_o goodness_n to_o signify_v that_o goodness_n be_v his_o dear_a glory_n and_o in_o the_o divine_a law_n next_o to_o piety_n to_o god_n charity_n to_o our_o neighbour_n be_v command_v to_o signify_v how_o please_n it_o be_v to_o he_o the_o gospel_n eclipse_n all_o other_o institution_n by_o the_o precept_n of_o universal_a love_n and_o inspire_v a_o delightful_a disposition_n in_o christian_n to_o exercise_v it_o this_o adorn_v the_o gospel_n and_o recommend_v it_o to_o the_o esteem_n and_o affection_n of_o men._n a_o person_n innocent_a and_o pure_a but_o of_o a_o severe_a and_o harsh_a temper_n condemn_v by_o his_o holy_a conversation_n the_o profane_a and_o scandalous_a but_o a_o good_a man_n charm_n and_o captivate_v the_o heart_n of_o other_o that_o one_o will_v dare_v to_o die_v for_o he_o this_o duty_n be_v prescribe_v 5._o in_o the_o extent_n and_o qualification_n of_o it_o 1._o in_o the_o extent_n it_o reach_v to_o all_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o humanity_n to_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n in_o all_o our_o deal_n let_v all_o thing_n be_v do_v with_o charity_n 14._o the_o relation_n of_o consanguinity_n be_v the_o natural_a cause_n of_o a_o benevolent_a affection_n to_o all_o men._n the_o likeness_n of_o kind_n prevent_v mischief_n between_o the_o most_o fierce_a and_o hurtful_a creature_n we_o never_o hear_v that_o lion_n devour_v lion_n or_o viper_n bite_v viper_n and_o unless_o we_o add_v beneficence_n to_o innocence_n we_o be_v but_o in_o the_o rank_n of_o brute_n the_o love_n of_o good_a will_n be_v express_v by_o promote_a their_o good_a and_o prevent_v evil_n by_o rejoice_v in_o their_o prosperity_n and_o relieve_v they_o in_o their_o affliction_n this_o love_n be_v more_o radicate_v in_o the_o breast_n of_o man_n by_o consider_v the_o condition_n of_o nature_n wherein_o they_o be_v equal_a whether_o the_o original_a happy_a state_n of_o their_o creation_n or_o their_o miserable_a wretched_a state_n since_o their_o fall_n similitude_n either_o in_o happiness_n or_o misery_n unite_v man_n affection_n how_o low_a and_o despicable_a so_o great_a a_o part_n of_o mankind_n be_v at_o present_a yet_o the_o remembrance_n that_o all_o man_n be_v equal_a in_o their_o first_o honourable_a and_o happy_a condition_n inhabitant_n of_o paradise_n and_o by_o deputation_n lord_n of_o the_o world_n will_v raise_v our_o esteem_n and_o be_v a_o incentive_a of_o kind_a affection_n to_o they_o and_o since_o the_o fall_n the_o calamitous_a condition_n of_o mankind_n be_v a_o proper_a motive_n of_o mutual_a assistance_n to_o one_o another_o society_n in_o misery_n endear_v the_o sufferer_n and_o produce_v a_o tender_a sympathy_n between_o they_o none_o be_v so_o merciful_a as_o those_o who_o by_o experience_n know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v miserable_a the_o consideration_n of_o the_o common_a evil_n to_o which_o all_o be_v expose_v in_o the_o present_a state_n induce_v a_o strong_a obligation_n to_o the_o office_n of_o love_n and_o kindness_n but_o the_o principal_a and_o divine_a cause_n of_o love_n be_v the_o law_n of_o christ_n that_o enjoin_v we_o to_o do_v good_a to_o all_o but_o especial_o to_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n for_o the_o spiritual_a relation_n be_v more_o intimate_a and_o excellent_a than_o the_o natural_a that_o we_o be_v the_o offspring_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a father_n unite_v as_o member_n to_o the_o same_o glorious_a head_n renew_v to_o a_o divine_a life_n by_o the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n incorporate_v into_o
shall_v dwell_v 4._o in_o the_o holy_a hill_n of_o god_n that_o in_o his_o eye_n a_o vile_a person_n be_v contemn_v but_o he_o honour_v they_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n carnal_a man_n be_v strike_v with_o outward_a splendour_n but_o inward_a beauty_n be_v not_o within_o their_o prospect_n they_o despise_v the_o holy_a who_o be_v poor_a and_o mean_a in_o their_o outward_a circumstance_n but_o the_o spiritual_a man_n look_v upon_o those_o who_o be_v lofty_a and_o lawless_a with_o contempt_n as_o beneath_o man_n in_o a_o ignominious_a bondage_n to_o their_o lust_n but_o the_o godly_a who_o be_v dignify_v with_o the_o glorious_a title_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o son_n of_o god_n be_v most_o precious_a and_o dear_a to_o he_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o know_v a_o picture_n well_o draw_v if_o we_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o person_n who_o it_o represent_v those_o who_o know_v what_o holiness_n be_v in_o god_n know_v what_o it_o be_v in_o men._n holiness_n be_v the_o essential_a purity_n of_o his_o nature_n whereby_o he_o be_v infinite_o opposite_a to_o all_o moral_a evil._n according_o those_o who_o be_v undefiled_a with_o sinful_a evil_n be_v certain_o his_o child_n david_n style_v they_o the_o excellent_a in_o who_o be_v all_o his_o delight_n it_o argue_v a_o clear_a spirit_n and_o more_o sacred_a temper_n to_o discover_v the_o shine_a excellency_n of_o the_o saint_n notwithstanding_o their_o eclipse_n by_o the_o interpose_v medium_n of_o their_o affliction_n the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o some_o that_o wander_v in_o sheepskin_n and_o goats-skin_n 38._o be_v destitute_a afflict_a torment_a confine_v to_o den_n and_o cave_n of_o who_o the_o world_n be_v not_o worthy_a the_o divine_a image_n be_v renew_v in_o the_o saint_n and_o shine_v in_o their_o life_n and_o make_v they_o amiable_a in_o god_n eye_n and_o so_o dear_a to_o he_o that_o he_o give_v they_o in_o charge_n to_o the_o angel_n the_o army_n of_o light_n those_o bright_a and_o vigilant_a guardian_n to_o secure_v they_o from_o evil._n they_o be_v glorious_a within_o though_o often_o disguise_v and_o shade_v by_o poverty_n and_o affliction_n without_o a_o internal_a light_n their_o value_n be_v not_o know_v 3._o to_o preserve_v a_o equal_a temper_n of_o mind_n and_o tenor_n of_o conversation_n in_o the_o various_a turn_n and_o change_n of_o the_o present_a state_n argue_v a_o excellent_a degree_n of_o holiness_n the_o condition_n of_o man_n in_o this_o world_n be_v like_o the_o sea_n the_o theatre_n of_o inconstancy_n their_o affection_n be_v like_o the_o wind_n some_o be_v turbid_v other_o serene_a and_o cheerful_a some_o warm_a and_o comfort_a other_o cold_a and_o sharp_a some_o placid_n and_o gentle_a other_o stormy_a and_o furious_a and_o it_o be_v as_o difficult_a to_o regulate_v the_o affection_n as_o to_o order_v those_o discordant_a spirit_n in_o the_o air._n they_o be_v the_o most_o deprave_a faculty_n in_o man_n there_o be_v some_o spark_n of_o light_n and_o purity_n in_o the_o natural_a conscience_n but_o the_o passion_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o sin_n and_o folly_n by_o their_o unruly_a insurrection_n the_o understanding_n be_v depose_v and_o man_n be_v bring_v into_o a_o brutish_a servitude_n they_o be_v sometime_o jealous_a to_o rage_n sad_a to_o despair_n dead_a with_o fear_n drink_v with_o joy_n and_o fond_a hope_n of_o conceit_a happiness_n to_o free_v we_o from_o their_o vanity_n and_o tyranny_n be_v the_o most_o noble_a effect_n of_o grace_n now_o these_o dark_a power_n be_v never_o more_o unruly_a and_o turbulent_a than_o in_o the_o change_n of_o condition_n whether_o prosperous_a or_o calamitous_a the_o observation_n of_o hypocrates_n that_o the_o change_n of_o season_n breed_v disease_n in_o the_o body_n be_v equal_o true_a in_o the_o change_n of_o man_n condition_n with_o respect_n to_o the_o distemper_n of_o the_o mind_n especial_o if_o two_o circumstance_n be_v join_v that_o the_o change_n be_v great_a and_o sudden_a as_o it_o be_v a_o insufferable_a violence_n to_o nature_n to_o pass_v immediate_o from_o one_o extreme_a to_o another_o it_o be_v argue_v on_o both_o side_n whether_o sudden_a and_o great_a calamity_n do_v more_o disorder_v the_o mind_n by_o despair_n or_o sudden_a and_o great_a prosperity_n by_o vain_a presumption_n this_o may_v be_v say_v that_o affliction_n be_v more_o apt_a to_o restore_v reason_n that_o be_v lose_v in_o prosperity_n as_o be_v visible_a by_o frequent_a experience_n and_o in_o sudden_a prosperity_n many_o have_v lose_v the_o understanding_n they_o have_v in_o a_o low_a condition_n it_o be_v a_o point_n of_o high_a and_o holy_a wisdom_n little_o understand_v and_o less_o practise_v to_o manage_v prosperity_n with_o humility_n and_o discretion_n and_o bear_v adversity_n with_o patience_n to_o possess_v the_o soul_n and_o guide_v it_o by_o clear_a and_o steady_a rule_n become_v every_o condition_n st._n paul_n declare_v i_o have_v 12._o learn_v in_o whatsoever_o state_n i_o be_o to_o be_v content_a i_o know_v how_o to_o be_v abase_v and_o i_o know_v how_o to_o abound_v every_o where_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n i_o be_o 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 in_o prosperity_n he_o be_v lowly_a and_o temperate_a ready_a to_o resign_v all_o at_o the_o first_o call_v of_o the_o giver_n in_o adversity_n he_o be_v content_a as_o if_o he_o have_v a_o secret_a treasure_n a_o conceal_a fountain_n issue_v from_o within_o he_o be_v rich_a in_o his_o deep_a poverty_n for_o it_o be_v not_o acquire_v possession_n but_o the_o retrench_a our_o desire_n that_o make_v we_o true_o rich._n all_o the_o gold_n and_o silver_n of_o the_o west-indies_n and_o the_o pearl_n and_o jewel_n of_o the_o east_n can_v true_o enrich_v the_o soul_n this_o lesson_n he_o have_v learn_v in_o the_o school_n of_o heaven_n and_o by_o experience_n and_o exercise_n make_v it_o familiar_a to_o he_o as_o our_o saviour_n learn_v obedience_n by_o his_o suffering_n this_o be_v a_o duty_n as_o difficult_a as_o excellent_a therefore_o a_o wise_a and_o holy_a man_n either_o conscious_a of_o his_o own_o weakness_n or_o suspicious_a of_o his_o strength_n so_o earnest_o deprecate_v 9_o the_o extreme_n give_v i_o neither_o poverty_n nor_o riches_n feed_v i_o with_o food_n convenient_a for_o i_o lest_o i_o be_v full_a and_o deny_v thou_o and_o say_v who_o be_v the_o lord_n or_o lest_o i_o be_v poor_a and_o steal_v and_o take_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o vain_a he_o be_v not_o without_o doubt_n or_o danger_n lest_o he_o shall_v be_v corrupt_v by_o prosperity_n or_o foil_v by_o adversity_n there_o be_v great_a hazard_n in_o either_o but_o more_o in_o fullness_n than_o in_o want_n as_o be_v touch_v on_o before_o he_o that_o row_v in_o a_o shallop_n near_o the_o shore_n need_v not_o the_o skill_n and_o courage_n of_o a_o pilot_n that_o direct_v a_o ship_n through_o tempestuous_a sea_n and_o with_o his_o ill-governed_a ship_n must_v sink_v to_o the_o bottom_n the_o temptation_n of_o prosperity_n be_v more_o numerous_a a_o swarm_n of_o fly_n come_v to_o sweet_a thing_n and_o be_v very_o grateful_a to_o the_o sensual_a appetite_n the_o temptation_n of_o adversity_n be_v troublesome_a and_o grievous_a and_o at_o their_o appearance_n nature_n recoil_v from_o they_o and_o according_o the_o tempter_n manage_n they_o he_o insinuate_v into_o the_o heart_n like_o a_o serpent_n by_o pleasure_n and_o transfuse_v his_o poison_n indiscernible_o but_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n he_o pursue_v the_o afflict_a experience_n instruct_v we_o that_o many_o have_v make_v a_o easy_a forfeiture_n of_o their_o integrity_n when_o prosperous_a and_o in_o sharp_a affliction_n have_v be_v recover_v but_o in_o heavy_a calamity_n we_o be_v apt_a either_o to_o be_v fire_v with_o discontent_n and_o constructive_o to_o dispute_v with_o god_n about_o the_o righteousness_n of_o his_o proceed_n or_o to_o faint_v and_o languish_v by_o bleed_v inward_o vexation_n and_o immoderate_a sorrow_n hinder_v the_o free_a exercise_n of_o reason_n and_o religion_n and_o man_n suffering_n occasional_o increase_v their_o sin_n as_o when_o physic_n do_v not_o work_v well_o it_o improve_v the_o disease_n and_o bring_v death_n more_o speedy_o and_o painful_o now_o it_o be_v rare_a to_o a_o wonder_n to_o see_v a_o person_n wise_o to_o manage_v these_o wide_a extreme_n and_o that_o there_o be_v not_o such_o a_o variation_n of_o scene_n in_o the_o passion_n according_a to_o external_n accident_n if_o the_o sun_n shall_v make_v a_o search_n it_o will_v discover_v but_o few_o among_o the_o numberless_a number_n of_o christian_n that_o enjoy_v prosperity_n without_o insolence_n or_o suffer_v adversity_n without_o impatience_n or_o such_o dejection_n as_o exceed_v the_o rule_n of_o the_o passion_n to_o endure_v the_o burn_a line_n and_o freeze_a pole_n without_o distemper_a the_o blood_n and_o
his_o suffering_n he_o suffer_v for_o 〈◊〉_d we_o leave_v a_o example_n that_o we_o may_v follow_v his_o step_n he_o level_v the_o way_n and_o make_v it_o like_o a_o carpet_n by_o go_v before_o we_o those_o duty_n which_o be_v very_o harsh_a to_o sensible_a nature_n he_o instruct_v we_o in_o by_o his_o preach_v and_o by_o his_o passion_n how_o can_v we_o decline_v they_o when_o perform_v by_o he_o in_o who_o the_o glorious_a deity_n be_v personal_o unite_v to_o the_o tender_a humanity_n his_o life_n be_v a_o continual_a lecture_n of_o mortification_n it_o be_v the_o observation_n of_o the_o natural_a historian_n that_o the_o tender_a providence_n of_o nature_n be_v admirable_a in_o prepare_v medicine_n for_o we_o 22._o in_o beautiful_a fragrant_a flower_n that_o we_o may_v not_o refuse_v the_o remedy_n as_o more_o distasteful_a than_o our_o disease_n but_o how_o astonish_a be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n who_o send_v his_o son_n for_o our_o redemption_n from_o eternal_a death_n and_o in_o his_o example_n have_v sweeten_v those_o remedy_n that_o be_v requisite_a for_o the_o cure_n of_o our_o distemper_a passion_n the_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n submit_v to_o poverty_n and_o persecution_n be_v make_v tolerable_a by_o consider_v that_o in_o endure_v they_o we_o follow_v our_o redeemer_n can_v any_o motive_n more_o engage_v and_o encourage_v our_o obedience_n than_o the_o persuasive_a paâ—tern_n and_o command_o exemplary_a of_o 1._o our_o sovereign_n and_o saviour_n can_v we_o be_v averse_a from_o our_o duty_n when_o our_o lawgiver_n teach_v we_o obedience_n by_o his_o own_o practice_n can_v any_o invitation_n be_v more_o attractive_a than_o to_o do_v that_o for_o love_n to_o he_o which_o he_o do_v for_o love_n to_o we_o and_o our_o salvation_n we_o be_v his_o subject_n by_o the_o dear_a title_n and_o our_o own_o consent_n we_o be_v dedicate_v to_o his_o honour_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v the_o galatian_n if_o you_o be_v circumcise_v you_o be_v debtor_n to_o keep_v the_o whole_a law_n by_o the_o same_o reason_n if_o we_o be_v baptize_v we_o be_v oblige_v to_o obey_v the_o law_n of_o faith_n to_o order_v our_o life_n according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n and_o example_n of_o christ._n a_o unholy_a christian_a be_v a_o contradiction_n so_o direct_a and_o palpable_a that_o one_o word_n destroy_v another_o as_o if_o one_o shall_v say_v a_o live_a carcase_n or_o a_o cold_a calenture_n we_o must_v adorn_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o sacred_a splendour_n of_o our_o action_n a_o innocent_a life_n from_o gross_a notorious_a sin_n be_v a_o poor_a perfection_n we_o must_v show_v forth_o the_o virtue_n of_o he_o who_o have_v call_v we_o to_o his_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n man_n usual_o observe_v what_o be_v eminent_o better_a or_o extreme_o worse_a in_o any_o kind_n the_o excellent_a goodness_n of_o christian_n recommend_v the_o goodness_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o convince_v infidel_n that_o it_o come_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o goodness_n the_o primitive_a christian_n endure_v the_o fiery_a trial_n with_o insuperable_a constancy_n and_o the_o most_o powerful_a argument_n that_o inspire_v their_o courage_n despise_v life_n and_o death_n be_v that_o christ_n be_v their_o leader_n in_o those_o terrible_a conflict_n he_o be_v their_o spectator_n when_o cypr._n they_o encounter_v fierce_a beast_n and_o fierce_a tyrant_n for_o the_o defence_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n and_o while_o they_o be_v suffer_v for_o he_o he_o be_v prepare_v immortal_a crown_n for_o they_o this_o st._n cyprian_n in_o his_o pastoral_a letter_n to_o the_o christian_n in_o africa_n represent_v with_o such_o powerful_a eloquence_n that_o kindle_v in_o their_o breast_n a_o love_n to_o christ_n strong_a than_o death_n 3._o the_o angel_n be_v propound_v to_o we_o as_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n our_o saviour_n direct_v our_o desire_n that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n may_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v do_v in_o heaven_n the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v either_o decretive_a or_o preceptive_a the_o decretive_a extend_v to_o all_o event_n nothing_o fall_v out_o at_o random_n nothing_o by_o rash_a chance_n and_o casualty_n but_o all_o thing_n come_v to_o pass_v according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n by_o his_o efficiency_n or_o pormission_n the_o preceptive_a will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o duty_n this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n even_o your_o sanctification_n this_o be_v intend_v here_o for_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o conformity_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o angel_n but_o â—â—s_o comprehensive_a of_o our_o resign_v submission_n to_o the_o will_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o the_o disposal_n of_o providence_n as_o well_o as_o to_o our_o active_a subjection_n to_o his_o command_n we_o be_v equal_o oblige_v to_o acknowledge_v and_o honour_v his_o sovereignty_n and_o dominion_n in_o order_v all_o thing_n as_o to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o his_o sovereignty_n declare_v in_o his_o law_n the_o psalmist_n address_v himself_o to_o the_o angel_n as_o our_o pattern_n bless_v the_o lord_n you_o his_o angel_n that_o excel_v in_o strength_n that_o do_v his_o commandment_n harken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o wordâ—_n the_o angel_n be_v the_o elder_a offspring_n of_o god_n power_n glorious_a heavenly_a and_o immortal_a spirit_n the_o title_n of_o angel_n signify_v their_o office_n their_o nature_n we_o do_v not_o full_o know_v we_o can_v tell_v what_o they_o be_v not_o not_o flâ—sh_v nor_o blood_n but_o negative_n do_v not_o afford_v knowledge_n it_o be_v not_o knowledge_n to_o declare_v what_o thing_n be_v not_o but_o what_o they_o be_v their_o excellency_n be_v discover_v in_o scripture_n in_o that_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o our_o perfection_n be_v express_v by_o likeness_n to_o the_o angel_n the_o perfection_n of_o beauty_n in_o stephen_n be_v set_v forth_o they_o see_v his_o face_n as_o the_o face_n of_o 15._o a_o angel_n excellent_a wisdom_n in_o david_n my_o lord_n the_o king_n be_v wise_a as_o a_o angel_n of_o 20._o god_n perfect_a eloquence_n though_o i_o speak_v 1._o with_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n and_o the_o apostle_n in_o assert_v the_o infinite_a dignity_n of_o the_o mediator_n prove_v it_o by_o this_o argument_n that_o he_o be_v above_o the_o angel_n to_o whiâ—h_v of_o the_o angel_n do_v he_o sâ—y_v thou_o â—â—t_v my_o son_n that_o be_v in_o a_o high_a and_o peculiar_a manner_n now_o if_o they_o have_v not_o be_v in_o the_o high_a order_n of_o creature_n the_o argument_n have_v not_o be_v conclusive_a yet_o they_o be_v infinite_a descent_n below_o god_n the_o heaven_n be_v not_o clean_o in_o his_o sight_n the_o star_n be_v not_o pure_a beforâ—_n he_o the_o seraphim_n uâ—il_v their_o face_n and_o their_o foot_n in_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o cry_v one_o to_o another_o holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n of_o host_n the_o whole_a earth_n be_v full_a of_o thy_o glory_n his_o separate_a and_o transcendent_a attribute_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o their_o humility_n and_o subjection_n 2._o they_o receive_v their_o be_v from_o his_o mere_a pleasure_n this_o most_o free_a favour_n infinite_o bind_v they_o to_o his_o service_n a_o derive_v be_v have_v dependent_a operation_n 3._o they_o be_v confirm_v in_o their_o state_n of_o ever-flourishing_a feâ—â—city_n by_o pecullar_n grace_n in_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o creation_n heaven_n shine_v with_o innumerable_a staâ—â—_n the_o angel_n of_o light_n of_o who_o a_o vast_a number_n be_v by_o their_o rebellion_n become_v wander_a star_n to_o who_o be_v reserve_v the_o blackness_n of_o darkness_n for_o ever_o how_o dreadful_a be_v their_o fall_n from_o what_o felicity_n into_o what_o woe_n now_o the_o good_a angel_n be_v in_o a_o supernatural_a state_n without_o the_o least_o danger_n of_o change_n and_o separation_n from_o the_o bless_a presence_n of_o god_n the_o grace_n of_o confirmation_n renew_v their_o obligation_n to_o the_o divine_a goodness_n they_o be_v not_o safe_a in_o themselves_o but_o their_o fidelity_n be_v secure_v by_o the_o continual_a influence_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o they_o be_v perfect_a light_n and_o perfect_a love_n the_o fountain_n of_o their_o obedience_n the_o matter_n wherein_o their_o obedience_n be_v exercise_v be_v secret_a to_o we_o the_o law_n and_o admirable_a order_n in_o heaven_n be_v not_o full_o discover_v but_o we_o be_v assure_v they_o continual_o magnify_v and_o celebrate_v the_o perfection_n of_o god_n in_o this_o low_a world_n they_o be_v minister_a spirit_n to_o the_o heir_n of_o salvation_n the_o adopt_a child_n of_o god_n the_o high_a angel_n be_v not_o exempt_v from_o this_o service_n nor_o the_o low_a saint_n exclude_v from_o the_o benefit_n of_o it_o how_o many_o unforeseen_a and_o inevitable_a danger_n as_o to_o humane_a prevention_n do_v they_o prevent_v the_o evil_a angel_n will_v
most_o reverend_a observance_n be_v due_a it_o be_v revocable_a in_o its_o nature_n but_o not_o to_o cease_v without_o the_o will_n of_o the_o legislator_n either_o express_o declare_v or_o virtual_o by_o the_o cease_n of_o the_o end_n of_o it_o as_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n be_v abolish_v by_o the_o same_o authority_n that_o ordain_v it_o the_o end_n of_o the_o institution_n be_v obtain_v but_o this_o ordinance_n be_v by_o our_o saviour_n command_v to_o continue_v till_o his_o second_o come_v in_o glory_n the_o end_n of_o it_o be_v the_o revival_n of_o the_o memory_n of_o his_o death_n i_o will_v not_o insist_v upon_o the_o several_a conformity_n between_o the_o natural_a food_n and_o the_o spiritual_a for_o the_o principal_a comparison_n and_o resemblance_n be_v in_o the_o end_n for_o which_o food_n be_v necessary_a and_o appoint_v without_o which_o there_o can_v be_v no_o subsist_v life_n but_o consider_v how_o the_o life_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v strengthen_v in_o this_o ordinance_n which_o be_v not_o a_o naked_a sign_n of_o his_o suffering_n for_o we_o but_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o wherein_o our_o saviour_n though_o his_o bodily_a presence_n be_v confine_v to_o heaven_n yet_o do_v real_o and_o spiritual_o exhibit_v himself_o with_o all_o his_o save_a benefit_n to_o sincere_a believer_n consider_v how_o repentance_n faith_n and_o love_n be_v increase_v by_o this_o ordinance_n 1._o repentance_n be_v a_o vital_a operative_a grace_n not_o only_o in_o mortify_v sin_n but_o in_o bring_v forth_o many_o excellent_a fruit_n suitable_a to_o it_o all_o the_o terror_n at_o mount_n sinai_n in_o give_v the_o law_n can_v make_v such_o a_o impression_n on_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o fearful_a anger_n of_o god_n for_o sin_n as_o the_o infliction_n of_o wrath_n upon_o our_o die_a saviour_n he_o receive_v into_o his_o breast_n the_o arrow_n of_o the_o almighty_a that_o drink_v up_o his_o blood_n and_o spirit_n though_o in_o himself_o he_o be_v perfect_o holy_a surely_n he_o have_v bear_v our_o grief_n and_o carry_v our_o sorrow_n he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n and_o bruise_v for_o our_o iniquity_n the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o with_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v we_o read_v that_o nathan_n be_v send_v from_o god_n to_o david_n when_o insensible_a of_o his_o gild_n of_o murder_n and_o adultery_n to_o awaken_v he_o to_o review_v his_o sin_n he_o for_o that_o end_n use_v a_o very_a move_a parable_n of_o a_o rich_a man_n that_o have_v many_o flock_n yet_o to_o entertain_v a_o stranger_n robe_v a_o poor_a man_n of_o his_o only_a lamb_n and_o dress_v it_o for_o he_o this_o david_n so_o resent_v that_o he_o threaten_v the_o severe_a revenge_n for_o such_o a_o unrighteous_a and_o unmerciful_a action_n and_o when_o nathan_n turn_v the_o point_n of_o the_o parable_n against_o his_o breast_n charge_v he_o thou_o be_v the_o man_n in_o what_o agony_n and_o confusion_n be_v he_o surprise_v as_o his_o mournful_a complaint_n declare_v when_o we_o read_v in_o the_o narrative_a of_o our_o saviour_n suffering_n of_o the_o treachery_n of_o judas_n the_o malice_n of_o the_o priest_n the_o fury_n of_o the_o people_n the_o cowardice_n of_o pilate_n and_o the_o cruelty_n of_o the_o soldier_n how_o apt_a be_v we_o to_o conceive_v indignation_n against_o his_o murderer_n but_o when_o conscience_n like_o the_o true_a prophet_n shall_v with_o a_o pierce_a reproach_n charge_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n condemn_v and_o crucify_a he_o how_o will_v this_o open_v the_o spring_n of_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o look_v on_o he_o who_o we_o have_v pierce_v cause_v we_o to_o mourn_v as_o those_o that_o mourn_v for_o a_o first-born_a how_o will_v the_o contemplation_n of_o he_o in_o his_o suffering_n excite_v indignation_n with_o zeal_n and_o revenge_n against_o our_o self_n for_o our_o choose_n and_o commit_v those_o sin_n that_o be_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o his_o suffering_n since_o he_o bear_v our_o sin_n it_o be_v just_a we_o shall_v sympathize_v in_o his_o sorrow_n how_o instructive_a and_o exemplary_a be_v insensible_a nature_n as_o if_o capable_a of_o knowledge_n and_o affection_n in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o suffering_n it_o be_v disorder_v in_o the_o heaven_n and_o sympathise_v in_o the_o element_n the_o sun_n be_v obscure_v against_o all_o possibility_n of_o nature_n for_o the_o moon_n be_v opposite_a and_o in_o the_o full_a and_o in_o the_o twinkle_n of_o a_o eye_n past_o half_a the_o circle_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o be_v empty_a of_o light_n towards_o the_o earth_n by_o its_o interposition_n hide_v the_o body_n of_o the_o sun_n behind_o it_o the_o air_n be_v as_o dark_a at_o midday_n as_o at_o midnight_n the_o earth_n tremble_v the_o rock_n rend_v have_v the_o rock_n soft_a bowel_n than_o obdurate_a sinner_n it_o be_v a_o great_a prodigy_n that_o those_o who_o sin_n make_v his_o death_n necessary_a be_v unaffected_a with_o it_o than_o that_o nature_n seem_v to_o have_v change_v its_o principle_n and_o property_n to_o signify_v its_o resentment_n of_o it_o god_n anger_n darken_v the_o sun_n and_o shake_v the_o earth_n and_o shall_v sinful_a man_n be_v unrelenting_a if_o by_o faith_n and_o consideration_n we_o transport_v ourselves_o to_o mount_n calvary_n and_o with_o the_o bless_a virgin_n stand_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o cross_n when_o our_o saviour_n be_v die_v we_o shall_v feel_v the_o work_n of_o her_o affection_n when_o a_o sword_n pierce_v through_o she_o soul_n now_o in_o the_o sacrament_n there_o be_v a_o representation_n of_o christ_n crucify_a before_o our_o eye_n which_o be_v the_o most_o powerful_a motive_n of_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o the_o inseparable_a consequent_a of_o it_o the_o destructive_a hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o holy_a resolution_n that_o as_o he_o die_v for_o sin_n we_o will_v die_v to_o it_o 2._o i'faith_o that_o be_v the_o root_n from_o whence_o other_o grace_n spring_n and_o flourish_v be_v increase_v and_o confirm_v by_o the_o use_n of_o this_o ordinance_n as_o by_o the_o look_n on_o the_o mysterious_a brazen_a serpent_n there_o be_v a_o antidote_n convey_v to_o heal_v the_o israelite_n sting_v by_o the_o fiery_a serpent_n so_o by_o the_o look_n on_o jesus_n in_o his_o suffering_n our_o wound_a spirit_n be_v heal_v the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n the_o depth_n of_o his_o suffering_n and_o his_o voluntary_a yield_n of_o himself_o to_o they_o be_v the_o support_v of_o faith_n the_o sin-offering_n under_o the_o law_n be_v entire_o consume_v in_o their_o consecration_n to_o divine_a justice_n and_o no_o part_n be_v reserve_v to_o be_v eat_v by_o the_o offerer_n to_o signify_v their_o imperfection_n and_o inefficacy_n to_o reconcile_v god_n to_o sinner_n and_o to_o pacify_v their_o accuse_a conscience_n the_o beast_n by_o substitution_n suffer_v death_n for_o those_o who_o offer_v they_o but_o can_v not_o purchase_v life_n for_o they_o our_o saviour_n be_v as_o true_o give_v to_o we_o to_o communicate_v life_n as_o he_o be_v give_v for_o we_o in_o his_o death_n when_o he_o offer_v himself_o the_o most_o solemn_a sacrifice_n on_o the_o cross_n he_o be_v not_o consume_v his_o body_n and_o blood_n be_v the_o feast_n of_o love_n upon_o his_o sacrifice_n the_o clear_a assure_v sign_n of_o god_n be_v reconcile_v to_o we_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n the_o true_a winâ—_n have_v rejoice_v the_o hear_v of_o god_n and_o man._n our_o high_a priest_n continual_o present_v his_o father_n in_o the_o celestial_a sanctuary_n his_o bloody_a sacrifice_n of_o which_o there_o be_v a_o commemoration_n on_o the_o holy_a table_n if_o god_n remember_v our_o sin_n we_o remember_v his_o anoint_a priest_n to_o expiate_v they_o if_o the_o timorous_a conscience_n be_v in_o anxiety_n for_o the_o number_n and_o heinousness_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o number_n of_o sinner_n who_o must_v perish_v for_o ever_o without_o this_o miracle_n of_o mercy_n as_o if_o one_o sacrifice_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o abolish_v their_o guiâ—â—_n let_v it_o be_v consider_v that_o his_o death_n be_v of_o infinite_a value_n and_o what_o be_v infinite_a can_v be_v divide_v he_o be_v entire_o offer_v for_o every_o penitent_a unfeigned_a believer_n the_o weak_a have_v as_o full_a a_o interest_n and_o benefit_n in_o it_o as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v offer_v sole_o for_o he_o and_o may_v apply_v and_o appropriate_v it_o to_o himself_o with_o as_o true_a solid_a comfort_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v present_a at_o our_o saviour_n crucifixion_n and_o hear_v he_o speak_v the_o word_n of_o life_n i_o give_v myself_o for_o thou_o his_o blood_n cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o be_v a_o propitiation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n these_o be_v no_o fiction_n of_o fancy_n but_o the_o real_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o