the_o fall_n as_o the_o participation_n of_o adam_n sin_n guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o propagation_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o all_o their_o posterity_n their_o original_a sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n the_o ignorance_n and_o vanity_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n the_o wickedness_n and_o worldliness_n of_o all_o our_o imagination_n the_o impurity_n stupidity_n and_o horror_n of_o our_o conscience_n the_o loss_n of_o our_o freedom_n of_o will_n in_o choose_v that_o which_o be_v good_a their_o averseness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o proneness_n to_o all_o evil_a the_o blockishness_n of_o our_o memory_n to_o receive_v into_o their_o keep_v any_o good_a motion_n and_o their_o slippery_a feebleness_n to_o retain_v they_o the_o infidelity_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o corruption_n and_o disorder_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o passion_n the_o pollution_n of_o our_o body_n their_o feebleness_n and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n unto_o any_o good_a action_n from_o which_o root_n of_o original_a corruption_n have_v spring_v all_o kind_n of_o actual_a transgression_n we_o be_v make_v thereby_o utter_o unable_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o will_n that_o which_o be_v good_a whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o our_o best_a action_n in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o unbelief_n be_v no_o better_o than_o sin_n how_o glorious_a soever_o they_o seem_v to_o the_o world_n and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o several_a kind_n of_o actual_a sin_n those_o that_o be_v internal_a as_o wicked_a thought_n error_n in_o judgement_n forgetfulness_n in_o our_o memory_n unclean_a and_o carnal_a lust_n and_o those_o which_o be_v external_a secret_a or_o manifest_a reign_v or_o not_o reign_v of_o omission_n or_o commission_n in_o our_o word_n or_o deed_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v as_o principal_n or_o accessary_n sin_n of_o ignorance_n or_o of_o knowledge_n of_o infirmity_n and_o frailty_n or_o of_o contumacy_n and_o rebellion_n which_o we_o have_v wilful_o and_o presumptuous_o commit_v against_o god_n the_o like_a matter_n of_o meditation_n the_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n do_v minister_v unto_o we_o as_o namely_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o fearful_a wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n all_o the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n as_o all_o external_a misery_n which_o be_v innumerable_a respect_v our_o estate_n as_o poverty_n penury_n loss_n and_o cross_n or_o our_o body_n as_o heat_n cold_a hunger_n thirst_n sickness_n and_o disease_n shortness_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o life_n and_o death_n itself_o so_o also_o the_o internal_a misery_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o terror_n of_o conscience_n and_o grief_n of_o mind_n or_o contrariwise_o to_o be_v give_v up_o of_o god_n to_o our_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o hart_n infidelity_n final_a impenitency_n and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o final_o the_o eternal_a and_o everlasting_a punishment_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o their_o separation_n from_o god_n and_o the_o unspeakable_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n and_o final_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o remedilesnesse_n of_o this_o our_o miserable_a condition_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o create_a help_n of_o man_n angel_n or_o any_o creature_n as_o the_o top_n and_o consummation_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n see_v the_o infinite_a justice_n of_o god_n be_v offend_v by_o our_o sin_n will_v not_o admit_v of_o any_o finite_a satisfaction_n the_o which_o kind_n of_o meditation_n upon_o sin_n and_o punishment_n serve_v not_o only_o to_o humble_v we_o before_o god_n by_o bring_v we_o unto_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o make_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n but_o also_o cause_v we_o to_o admire_v and_o praise_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a who_o have_v so_o long_o bear_v with_o we_o in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o have_v not_o inflict_v upon_o we_o all_o these_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v yea_o to_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o see_v we_o in_o this_o wretched_a plight_n load_v and_o defile_v with_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n and_o guilty_a and_o liable_a to_o all_o punishment_n and_o misery_n do_v pity_v we_o in_o this_o miserable_a estate_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n of_o salvation_n and_o deliverance_n from_o all_o these_o evil_n wrought_v our_o freedom_n and_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o which_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n do_v above_o all_o other_o part_n of_o divinity_n minister_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a and_o fit_a matter_n for_o our_o meditation_n as_o serve_v notable_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n to_o inflame_v they_o with_o god_n love_n to_o work_v they_o to_o his_o fear_n to_o kindle_v in_o they_o the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n strengthen_v our_o affiance_n and_o hope_n renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o perform_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o by_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v glorify_v he_o who_o have_v redeem_v and_o make_v we_o his_o own_o at_o so_o high_a a_o price_n now_o the_o point_n which_o here_o afford_v unto_o we_o matter_n of_o meditation_n be_v manifold_a as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a we_o shall_v have_v a_o saviour_n and_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o see_v in_o his_o decree_n of_o election_n he_o have_v ordain_v the_o mean_n as_o well_o as_o the_o end_n and_o that_o none_o but_o christ_n can_v save_v we_o who_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o election_n in_o christ_n we_o may_v meditate_v both_o upon_o his_o person_n and_o office_n and_o in_o his_o person_n consider_v both_o his_o nature_n and_o state_n both_o of_o humiliation_n and_o exaltation_n here_o we_o have_v plentiful_a and_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n concern_v the_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n his_o conception_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n the_o frame_n and_o sanctify_v of_o his_o humane_a nature_n the_o assume_v and_o unite_n of_o it_o to_o the_o divine_a nature_n by_o a_o substantial_a union_n without_o confusion_n separation_n or_o alteration_n of_o either_o nature_n in_o their_o property_n his_o birth_n and_o circumcision_n and_o that_o this_o christ_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n be_v the_o true_a messiah_n so_o likewise_o we_o may_v meditate_v on_o his_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n as_o that_o he_o be_v the_o alone_a mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n how_o he_o be_v call_v to_o his_o office_n and_o the_o testimony_n of_o it_o of_o his_o baptism_n fast_v in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o divine_a unction_n with_o the_o spirit_n above_o measure_n of_o the_o eternity_n of_o his_o office_n and_o part_n of_o it_o be_v anoint_a of_o god_n to_o be_v our_o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n of_o his_o prophetical_a office_n whereby_o he_o have_v both_o outward_o reveal_v unto_o we_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o inward_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o conceive_v it_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o of_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o doctrine_n by_o miracle_n of_o his_o priestly_a office_n and_o of_o his_o all-sufficient_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n of_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n both_o active_a whereby_o he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o passive_a whereby_o he_o have_v suffer_v all_o those_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o this_o yield_v unto_o we_o most_o excellent_a and_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n in_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o as_o his_o tentation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n by_o the_o devil_n the_o manifold_a misery_n which_o he_o endure_v as_o poverty_n hunger_n weariness_n contempt_n disgrace_n scoff_n and_o bitter_a taunt_n reproach_n slander_n revile_n and_o such_o like_a which_o he_o suffer_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n and_o those_o his_o passion_n and_o suffering_n a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n as_o his_o internal_a and_o bitter_a agony_n in_o the_o garden_n where_o his_o wrestle_v with_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o burden_n of_o his_o father_n heavy_a displeasure_n for_o our_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o force_v out_o of_o his_o most_o bless_a
the_o exod._n 15._o 11._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o psal_n 145._o holiness_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o his_o nature_n be_v whole_o and_o most_o perfect_o just_a infinite_a in_o all_o virtue_n justice_n truth_n mercy_n and_o purity_n free_a from_o all_o vice_n iniquity_n and_o spot_n of_o any_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o a_o lover_n of_o all_o purity_n and_o sanctity_n in_o the_o creature_n and_o a_o hater_n of_o all_o vice_n and_o impurity_n as_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o most_o holy_a nature_n 9_o nature_n mat._n 5._o 45._o psal_n 145._o 8_o 9_o the_o beneficence_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o bounty_n and_o infinite_o and_o absolute_o good_a to_o the_o creature_n towards_o who_o he_o exercise_v free_o his_o beneficence_n and_o goodness_n 10._o goodness_n 1._o john_n 4._o 8_o 16._o john_n 3._o 35_o 16._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o love_v himself_o chief_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o the_o creature_n as_o they_o be_v good_a free_o approve_v reward_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o willing_a and_o perform_v all_o good_a unto_o they_o the_o 6._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o psal_n 86._o 15._o rom._n 11._o 6._o grace_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o himself_o infinite_a in_o grace_n and_o extend_v his_o favour_n and_o benignity_n free_o unto_o his_o creature_n the_o 18._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o jud._n 10._o 16._o micah_n 7._o 18._o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v most_o pitiful_a in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o own_o nature_n delight_v to_o help_v they_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n the_o 11._o the_o exod._n 34._o 7._o ezrah_n 18._o 23._o &_o 33._o 11._o clemency_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v in_o his_o nature_n most_o gentle_a and_o benign_a towards_o his_o creature_n in_o anger_n remember_v mercy_n and_o gracious_o pardon_v we_o when_o we_o deserve_v punishment_n will_v rather_o the_o conversion_n than_o the_o death_n of_o sinner_n the_o 4._o the_o esa_n 30._o 18._o rom._n 2._o 4._o long-suffering_a and_o patience_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v note_v that_o he_o be_v patient_a in_o bear_v with_o sinner_n expect_v their_o repentance_n that_o he_o may_v have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o the_o 17._o the_o psal_n 48._o 11._o &_o 145._o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o justice_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v infinite_o just_a in_o himself_o and_o exercise_v justice_n towards_o the_o creature_n be_v also_o the_o author_n of_o all_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o they_o the_o 18._o the_o john_n 3._o 36._o rom._n 1._o 18._o anger_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a and_o free_a will_n in_o punish_v sin_n and_o all_o injury_n offer_v against_o himself_o or_o his_o church_n and_o people_n the_o 8._o the_o psal_n 5._o 4._o &_o 44._o 8._o hatred_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a will_n whereby_o he_o disallow_v detest_v and_o decree_v to_o punish_v evil_a and_o sin_n in_o his_o creature_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o person_n in_o trinity_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v god_n attribute_n whereby_o his_o nature_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v according_o serve_v he_o and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n now_o further_o we_o must_v know_v he_o in_o his_o person_n namely_o that_o howsoever_o he_o be_v but_o one_o in_o nature_n and_o essence_n yet_o he_o be_v distinguish_v into_o three_o person_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o better_a understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o a_o person_n in_o the_o deity_n be_v a_o subsistence_n in_o the_o divine_a essence_n comprehend_v the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o essence_n in_o it_o but_o distinguish_v by_o a_o incommunicable_a property_n from_o other_o person_n unto_o which_o it_o have_v relation_n 7._o matth._n 3._o 16_o 17._o &_o 28._o 19_o joh_n 14._o 16._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 7._o or_o it_o be_v the_o godhead_n restrain_v or_o distinguish_v by_o his_o personal_a property_n and_o therefore_o every_o person_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a divine_a essence_n it_o follow_v that_o whatsoever_o agree_v absolute_o to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o outward_a action_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n do_v alike_o agree_v to_o every_o distinct_a person_n and_o whatsoever_o agree_v to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o every_o of_o the_o person_n that_o likewise_o agree_v to_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o from_o hence_o also_o it_o follow_v that_o these_o three_o divine_a person_n be_v in_o glory_n and_o all_o other_o attribute_n coequal_a and_o in_o respect_n of_o time_n coeternal_a but_o yet_o every_o one_o be_v distinct_a from_o other_o by_o their_o personal_a property_n so_o that_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o beget_v be_v the_o father_n and_o not_o the_o son_n nor_o holy_a spirit_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o be_v beget_v be_v the_o son_n and_o not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o father_n and_o with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o proceed_v be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o neither_o the_o father_n nor_o the_o son_n the_o father_n than_o be_v the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o have_v communicate_v his_o whole_a essence_n unto_o the_o son_n and_o so_o have_v beget_v he_o by_o eternal_a generation_n the_o son_n be_v the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o be_v beget_v of_o the_o father_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o spirit_n because_o he_o proceed_v and_o as_o it_o be_v be_v breathe_v from_o they_o both_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n because_o he_o do_v immediate_o sanctify_v the_o elect_a and_o make_v they_o holy_a and_o the_o father_n and_o son_n do_v it_o mediate_o by_o he_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n work_n and_o first_o of_o his_o decree_n and_o thus_o have_v we_o brief_o speak_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o person_n now_o with_o like_a or_o more_o brevity_n we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o his_o work_n and_o action_n the_o which_o be_v either_o internal_a as_o the_o action_n of_o the_o divine_a person_n one_o towards_o another_o or_o external_a which_o be_v his_o operation_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n and_o these_o be_v principal_o two_o first_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n and_o second_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o decree_n the_o decree_n of_o god_n be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o divine_a will_n whereby_o he_o have_v from_o all_o eternity_n purpose_v that_o all_o shall_v be_v do_v which_o be_v have_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v do_v ordain_v all_o thing_n to_o a_o good_a end_n and_o the_o mean_n also_o with_o all_o circumstance_n whereby_o they_o attain_v unto_o it_o and_o this_o be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o or_o special_a to_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n as_o angel_n and_o man_n god_n decree_n which_o respect_v man_n and_o angel_n be_v call_v predestination_n which_o be_v god_n eternal_a purpose_n whereby_o he_o have_v ordain_v the_o reasonable_a creature_n to_o certain_a end_n and_o to_o the_o mean_n which_o conduce_v unto_o they_o of_o which_o there_o be_v two_o part_n election_n and_o reprobation_n election_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n he_o have_v purpose_v in_o christ_n to_o bring_v some_o to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n reprobation_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o he_o have_v purpose_v in_o his_o election_n to_o pass_v by_o some_o man_n and_o to_o leave_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v just_o be_v condemn_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o justice_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n be_v a_o action_n or_o work_n of_o god_n whereby_o in_o time_n he_o bring_v to_o pass_v all_o that_o he_o have_v eternal_o decree_v according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n the_o which_o be_v either_o temporary_a or_o eternal_a god_n temporary_a decree_n be_v general_a
any_o respect_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o our_o help_n of_o the_o other_o sort_n be_v inward_a ejaculation_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o secret_a prayer_n at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o holy_a meditation_n of_o god_n mercy_n or_o our_o own_o misery_n or_o on_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o grace_n and_o enable_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n for_o this_o privilege_n the_o heart_n have_v above_o all_o other_o part_n that_o whereas_o they_o can_v exercise_v their_o duty_n but_o when_o fit_a opportunity_n be_v offer_v as_o the_o ear_n can_v hear_v the_o word_n but_o when_o it_o be_v preach_v nor_o the_o hand_n perform_v work_n of_o mercy_n but_o when_o it_o have_v mean_n to_o do_v they_o and_o fit_a subject_n to_o work_v upon_o the_o heart_n need_v never_o to_o be_v idle_a and_o out_o of_o holy_a exercise_n but_o even_o when_o our_o body_n be_v take_v up_o with_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o honest_a recreation_n we_o may_v 18._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16_o 17._o 18._o on_o all_o occasion_n pray_v give_v thanks_n and_o exercise_v our_o heart_n in_o holy_a meditation_n 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o either_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o mercy_n or_o sigh_v and_o sorrow_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n and_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o exercise_v be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o god_n service_n they_o will_v have_v no_o leisure_n for_o the_o employment_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n whereas_o if_o they_o be_v sweep_v clean_o of_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n the_o devil_n will_v easy_o enter_v with_o whole_a swarm_n of_o noisome_a lust_n and_o 46._o math._n 12._o 46._o so_o pollute_v they_o at_o his_o pleasure_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o poisonous_a abomination_n cap._n xii_o of_o conscience_n in_o general_a the_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v partly_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n the_o last_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o good_a conscience_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n or_o to_o perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n in_o speak_v whereof_o we_o will_v first_o general_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n &_o then_o more_o particular_o entreat_v of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v be_v partly_o know_v by_o the_o name_n which_o signify_v to_o know_v together_o or_o with_o another_o for_o as_o the_o mind_n understand_v the_o nature_n of_o thing_n be_v say_v to_o know_v they_o so_o when_o another_o join_v with_o it_o in_o this_o knowledge_n they_o be_v say_v to_o know_v together_o now_o there_o be_v no_o creature_n that_o can_v join_v with_o man_n in_o the_o knowledge_n that_o be_v secret_a in_o his_o mind_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n no_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n but_o the_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 11._o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n that_o be_v in_o he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o humane_a law_n take_v no_o notice_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n either_o to_o reward_v or_o punish_v they_o but_o it_o be_v only_o the_o lord_n that_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n who_o know_v and_o take_v notice_n together_o with_o our_o mind_n of_o all_o the_o secret_n which_o be_v know_v unto_o it_o whereby_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n in_o part_n appear_v namely_o that_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faculty_n in_o the_o soul_n as_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n and_o bear_v witness_n of_o they_o before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n either_o with_o we_o when_o they_o approve_v they_o as_o good_a or_o against_o we_o when_o as_o they_o condemn_v they_o as_o evil_n so_o that_o the_o conscience_n be_v a_o certain_a divine_a power_n which_o be_v place_v by_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n as_o a_o three_o party_n indifferent_a between_o he_o and_o we_o sometime_o speak_v for_o we_o and_o sometime_o against_o we_o as_o the_o equity_n of_o the_o cause_n require_v it_o be_v god_n monitour_n which_o he_o have_v set_v over_o we_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o we_o do_v that_o he_o may_v either_o reward_v our_o well-doing_n or_o punish_v that_o which_o be_v do_v amiss_o and_o because_o simple_a knowledge_n may_v see_v and_o conceal_v what_o it_o see_v and_o know_v god_n to_o this_o science_n have_v add_v conscience_n which_o be_v place_v in_o we_o on_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o great_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n will_v not_o let_v any_o thing_n lie_v hide_v and_o smother_v but_o give_v unpartial_a witness_n of_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v before_o his_o tribunal_n either_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o or_o accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o not_o that_o the_o lord_n need_v any_o such_o witness_n or_o monitour_n to_o inform_v he_o of_o our_o action_n for_o he_o see_v and_o know_v all_o thing_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v with_o one_o perfect_a and_o simple_a act_n but_o because_o he_o will_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o justice_n proceed_v in_o a_o legal_a manner_n that_o we_o hereby_o may_v be_v convict_v of_o the_o uprightness_n of_o his_o judgement_n have_v in_o ourselves_o a_o witness_n that_o justifi_v and_o approve_v they_o §._o sect._n 2_o what_o conscience_n be_v be_v general_o consider_v but_o that_o we_o may_v yet_o more_o clear_o discern_v the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n what_o it_o be_v we_o will_v thus_o define_v it_o conscience_n be_v a_o faculty_n or_o power_n place_v by_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n which_o reflect_v the_o understanding_n upon_o itself_o cause_v it_o to_o apply_v its_o general_n and_o contemplative_a knowledge_n of_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n good_a and_o evil_a to_o practical_a use_n for_o the_o aim_v and_o determine_v of_o all_o our_o particular_a action_n according_a to_o the_o general_a rule_n of_o reason_n either_o with_o we_o or_o against_o us._n it_o be_v a_o faculty_n and_o not_o a_o natural_a habit_n which_o may_v be_v get_v and_o lose_v for_o howsoever_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o dead_v for_o a_o time_n by_o carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o our_o lust_n and_o passion_n even_o as_o reason_v itself_o can_v exercise_v its_o function_n in_o the_o time_n of_o sleep_n or_o drunkenness_n that_o it_o never_o utter_o fail_v but_o when_o it_o be_v awaken_v by_o affliction_n it_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o action_n of_o accuse_v condemn_a and_o terrify_v as_o in_o former_a time_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o bare_a art_n of_o understanding_n as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o but_o a_o distinct_a faculty_n &_o work_a power_n which_o in_o it_o own_o virtue_n produce_v diverse_a another_o so_o the_o apostle_n paul_n speak_v rom._n 2._o 15._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v their_o reason_n the_o mean_a while_n accuse_v or_o else_o excuse_v one_o another_o action_n for_o when_o the_o understanding_n in_o the_o thesy_n and_o theory_n by_o way_n of_o general_a contemplation_n approve_v of_o any_o action_n as_o good_a or_o condemn_v it_o as_o evil_n the_o conscience_n appli_v it_o in_o the_o hypothesy_n unto_o a_o man_n own_o particular_a action_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o those_o general_a notion_n in_o the_o understanding_n determine_v of_o they_o either_o with_o or_o against_o we_o that_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o this_o it_o do_v as_o the_o school_n speak_v in_o a_o practical_a syllogism_n in_o which_o the_o reason_n or_o contemplative_a understanding_n so_o call_v because_o it_o be_v exercise_v in_o contemplation_n and_o in_o seek_v out_o the_o principle_n of_o all_o knowledge_n &_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o this_o office_n name_v also_o by_o divine_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o it_o be_v the_o keeper_n and_o conserver_n of_o those_o notion_n implant_v in_o we_o concern_v good_a thing_n to_o be_v embrace_v and_o evil_a thing_n to_o be_v shun_v of_o we_o this_o contemplative_a understanding_n i_o say_v do_v in_o this_o syllogism_n offer_v unto_o we_o the_o mayor_n or_o proposition_n the_o conscience_n which_o they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o as_o i_o have_v show_v it_o know_v not_o to_o itself_o alone_o but_o with_o god_n make_v the_o minor_a or_o assumption_n and_o the_o faculty_n of_o judgement_n determine_v of_o the_o fact_n infer_v the_o conclusion_n as_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d example_n the_o understanding_n sugge_v this_o proposition_n he_o that_o serve_v god_n who_o be_v the_o supreme_a cause_n and_o chief_a good_a perform_v a_o good_a duty_n the_o conscience_n assume_v but_o thou_o have_v serve_v god_n the_o supreme_a
as_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n 13_o cap._n iii_o of_o the_o main_a matter_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o that_o it_o must_v be_v frame_v according_a to_o god_n will_v in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 14_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o his_o will_n 14_o 2_o that_o not_o god_n secret_a but_o reveal_v will_n must_v be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n and_o action_n 15_o 3_o reason_n prove_v that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o do_v his_o will_n 15_o 4_o of_o the_o special_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v 18_o cap._n four_o of_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o all_o christian_a duty_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v namely_o with_o fervency_n of_o desire_n a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n 19_o sect._n 1_o that_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v require_v of_o all_o those_o who_o will_v serve_v and_o please_v god_n 19_o 2_o that_o all_o evangelicall_a obedience_n consist_v chief_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n 20_o 3_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v faint_a and_o weak_a but_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a 21_o 4_o that_o they_o must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n 22_o 5_o that_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v aim_v at_o the_o mean_n as_o well_o as_o at_o the_o end_n 23_o 6_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v lazy_a and_o idle_a but_o diligent_a and_o painful_a 23_o 7_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_a and_o durable_a 24_o cap._n v._o of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o first_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n how_o necessary_a it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 25_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 25_o 2_o that_o save_a knowledge_n be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o have_v their_o beginning_n 25_o 3_o that_o ignorance_n estrange_v we_o from_o god_n and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n 27_o 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n 28_o 5_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n 29_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n 30_o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o 30_o 2_o who_o this_o god_n be_v and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v 30_o 3_o of_o god_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n 30_o 4_o of_o god_n primary_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v 31_o 5_o of_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n and_o how_o they_o differ_v from_o those_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n 31_o 6_o what_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n be_v and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v 32_o 7_o of_o the_o person_n in_o trinity_n 33_o 8_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n work_n and_o first_o of_o his_o decree_n 34_o 9_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n 34_o 10_o of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n 35_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n 36_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o quantity_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o 36_o 2_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o knowledge_n that_o it_o may_v be_v effectual_a 38_o 3_o that_o this_o save_a knowledge_n be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n 38_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o save_a knowledge_n 39_o cap._n viii_o of_o a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o second_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 40_o sect._n 1_o that_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 40_o 2_o that_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n 41_o 3_o that_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o disjoin_a faith_n from_o a_o godly_a life_n 42_o 4_o of_o a_o general_a faith_n 43_o 5_o of_o justify_v faith_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 43_o 6_o of_o the_o degree_n of_o faith_n and_o how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n 45_o 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o faith_n whether_o it_o be_v weak_a or_o strong_a 46_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v a_o lively_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v it_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o high_a degree_n 47_o sect._n 1_o of_o five_o special_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v a_o lively_a faith_n 47_o 2_o of_o the_o six_o mean_n 48_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n 49_o 4_o of_o that_o special_a faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o sanctification_n 50_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 50_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v a_o pure_a heart_n 52_o sect._n 1_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n what_o it_o be_v and_o from_o whence_o it_o arise_v 52_o 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n 52_o 3_o that_o god_n chief_o desire_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o other_o part_n 53_o 4_o that_o god_n respect_v no_o duty_n unless_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o pure_a heart_n 54_o 5_o that_o all_o sound_a repentance_n must_v begin_v at_o the_o heart_n 55_o 6_o wherein_o pureness_n of_o heart_n consist_v 55_o 7_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n 57_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o 58_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 58_o 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 59_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v a_o good_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 59_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n 61_o 5_o that_o faith_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 61_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v to_o watch_v over_o they_o 62_o 7_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n 63_o 8_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n 64_o 9_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o examine_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 64_o 10_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o be_v continual_o take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n 65_o cap._n xii_o of_o conscience_n in_o general_a the_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 65_o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v partly_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n 65_o 2_o what_o conscience_n be_v be_v general_o consider_v 66_o 3_o of_o the_o diverse_a office_n of_o conscience_n 67_o 4_o that_o conscience_n have_v all_o its_o power_n and_o authority_n from_o god_n only_o 68_o cap._n xiii_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 69_o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n that_o work_v it_o in_o us._n 69_o 2_o of_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n 69_o 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n 70_o 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n 71_o cap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n of_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o true_o speak_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o false_a peace_n of_o secure_a worldling_n 72_o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n speak_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o 72_o 2_o that_o it_o speak_v peace_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n 73_o 3_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a and_o bad_a conscience_n as_o first_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o wicked_a proceed_v from_o ignorance_n of_o their_o estate_n 73_o 4_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o spiritual_a life_n of_o a_o evil_a from_o senselessness_n and_o deadness_n 74_o 5_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o wicked_a proceed_v from_o carnal_a security_n 75_o 6_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o worldly_a employment_n 76_o cap._n
and_o that_o they_o know_v his_o voice_n and_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v it_o from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n and_o as_o it_o make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n so_o also_o from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n or_o the_o godly_a life_n which_o he_o command_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n who_o have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o contrariwise_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n when_o the_o gentile_n through_o their_o ignorance_n be_v thus_o estrange_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n they_o become_v past_a feel_n and_o so_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lasciviousness_n 19_o eph._n 4._o 18_o 19_o to_o work_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n so_o hosea_n have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n 6._o hos_fw-la 4._o 1_o 6._o of_o many_o grievous_a sin_n which_o make_v the_o jew_n liable_a to_o god_n heavy_a judgement_n do_v after_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n be_v because_o they_o lack_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n whereof_o it_o also_o be_v that_o sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n be_v include_v under_o the_o name_n of_o ignorant_a person_n who_o know_v not_o god_n so_o the_o psalmist_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o 25._o psal_n 79._o 6._o jer_z 10._o 25._o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o and_o upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v come_v with_o 8._o 2._o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8._o his_o mighty_a angel_n in_o flame_a fire_n to_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o portion_n in_o god_n save_v grace_n or_o part_n in_o heavenly_a glory_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v stranger_n from_o god_n and_o aliens_n from_o his_o church_n if_o we_o will_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n or_o not_o be_v carry_v headlong_o into_o all_o wickedness_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n judgement_n and_o fearful_a destruction_n nor_o expose_v to_o the_o imprecation_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o this_o life_n nor_o to_o the_o vengeance_n of_o a_o terrible_a judge_n when_o christ_n shall_v appear_v at_o his_o second_o come_v let_v we_o not_o live_v in_o ignorance_n but_o use_v all_o our_o endeavour_n to_o attain_v unto_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n neither_o let_v we_o with_o ignorant_a people_n content_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o good_a meaning_n and_o blind_a devotion_n as_o our_o guide_n in_o godliness_n for_o than_o our_o service_n of_o god_n will_v be_v but_o will-worship_n and_o the_o carnal_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o brain_n and_o all_o our_o religion_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o 13._o esa_n 1._o 12._o &_o 29._o 13._o ignorant_a superstition_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n see_v therefore_o knowledge_n be_v so_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o will_v a_o little_a further_o insist_v upon_o it_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o labour_v after_o it_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n and_o know_v to_o our_o comfort_n when_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o it_o save_v knowledge_n then_o be_v a_o grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o know_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v reveal_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n by_o his_o word_n and_o work_n that_o we_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o direction_n of_o our_o life_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o may_v perceive_v that_o not_o nature_n but_o god_n only_o be_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o so_o much_o only_o do_v we_o know_v of_o god_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o god_n promise_v that_o he_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a so_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o his_o elect_n say_v that_o they_o all_o shall_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o again_o no_o man_n know_v the_o 46._o job._n 6._o 46._o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o unto_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o knowledge_n a_o natural_a habit_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o a_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o purchase_v by_o we_o or_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o therefore_o bestow_v upon_o we_o rather_o than_o other_o because_o god_n foresee_v that_o we_o will_v use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o better_a than_o they_o but_o god_n free_a gift_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o which_o he_o work_v 28._o joel_n 2._o 28._o in_o we_o first_o by_o send_v his_o son_n his_o true_a essential_a wisdom_n who_o have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o father_n will_n and_o be_v the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n have_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n and_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o not_o only_o nor_o chief_o to_o the_o wise_a of_o the_o world_n but_o to_o the_o weak_a and_o simple_a according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o 25._o matth._n 11._o 25._o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n and_o second_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v and_o be_v send_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n to_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n as_o our_o saviour_n promise_v his_o apostle_n and_o this_o be_v that_o holy_a anoint_v of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v whereby_o we_o 13._o job._n 16._o 13._o know_v all_o thing_n and_o need_v not_o that_o any_o teach_v we_o but_o as_o this_o anoint_v teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o collyrium_n or_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o christ_n 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o promise_v to_o give_v to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o laodicean_n to_o inlighten_v their_o blind_a eye_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v see_v nor_o conceive_v the_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n but_o god_n have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o 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save_a knowledge_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n be_v first_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n second_o the_o book_n of_o grace_n the_o book_n of_o nature_n for_o even_o this_o light_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v helpefull_a to_o the_o regenerate_a for_o the_o reveal_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n unto_o they_o and_o that_o both_o the_o eternal_a book_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o conscience_n and_o the_o external_a book_n which_o be_v the_o great_a volume_n of_o the_o creature_n for_o if_o there_o be_v in_o all_o man_n some_o relic_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n shine_v in_o their_o conscience_n which_o convince_v they_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o this_o god_n be_v most_o
good_a powerful_a just_a bountiful_a a_o liberal_a rewarder_n of_o good_a and_o revenger_n of_o evil_a according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o which_o may_v be_v know_v of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o they_o for_o god_n have_v show_v it_o unto_o they_o then_o how_o much_o more_o clear_o do_v this_o light_a 19_o rom._n 1._o 19_o shine_n in_o the_o faithful_a when_o as_o it_o be_v renew_v and_o make_v much_o bright_a and_o clear_a by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n the_o book_n also_o of_o the_o creature_n do_v convince_v all_o man_n that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n omnipresent_v and_o full_a of_o goodness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v clear_o see_v 20._o rom._n 1._o 20._o be_v understand_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v even_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n so_o that_o they_o be_v without_o excuse_n and_o therefore_o how_o much_o more_o may_v the_o faithful_a profit_n by_o learning_n and_o read_v this_o book_n who_o have_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o their_o tutor_n which_o open_v their_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v see_v god_n wisdom_n goodness_n and_o power_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o their_o heart_n that_o meditate_v on_o they_o they_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o this_o knowledge_n for_o the_o stir_n of_o they_o up_o to_o render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o book_n of_o grace_n also_o be_v either_o the_o internal_a writing_n of_o god_n law_n and_o will_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o inward_a part_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o do_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o outward_a book_n of_o the_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o be_v contain_v all_o thing_n necessary_a to_o be_v know_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o last_o god_n minister_n be_v his_o instrument_n whereby_o he_o reveal_v himself_o and_o his_o will_n unto_o we_o who_o do_v expound_v unto_o we_o his_o write_a word_n and_o unfold_v the_o mystery_n and_o difficulty_n thereof_o that_o we_o may_v understand_v they_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n we_o be_v to_o use_v the_o help_n of_o those_o instrument_n which_o he_o have_v ordain_v for_o this_o purpose_n especial_o we_o be_v to_o desire_v that_o inward_a writing_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o make_v use_n by_o read_v and_o meditation_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o by_o often_o hear_v of_o they_o expound_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n faithful_a minister_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n who_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v of_o us._n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n which_o reveal_v this_o principle_n unto_o we_o and_o convince_v all_o man_n of_o this_o truth_n by_o the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o which_o the_o infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n of_o the_o creator_n shine_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o conscience_n follow_v the_o commission_n of_o heinous_a sin_n though_o never_o so_o secret_a by_o the_o series_n and_o dependency_n of_o cause_n one_o upon_o another_o in_o the_o disquisition_n whereof_o there_o be_v no_o end_n till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o cause_n of_o cause_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o give_v be_v unto_o all_o thing_n by_o the_o goodly_a order_n which_o may_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o creature_n and_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o celestial_a body_n by_o the_o final_a cause_n one_o thing_n be_v refer_v to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o summum_fw-la benumb_v and_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v god_n by_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o prophecy_n foretell_v long_o before_o their_o event_n by_o the_o consent_n of_o all_o nation_n in_o acknowledge_v this_o principle_n and_o final_o by_o the_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n execute_v upon_o the_o wicked_a even_o in_o this_o life_n by_o all_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o clear_a understanding_n of_o this_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n although_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v so_o evident_a in_o itself_o that_o no_o argument_n can_v be_v bring_v to_o illustrate_v it_o see_v nothing_o be_v so_o clear_a and_o manifest_a §._o sect._n 2_o who_o this_o god_n be_v and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v second_o we_o be_v to_o know_v what_o this_o god_n be_v or_o rather_o who_o he_o be_v for_o what_o he_o be_v in_o his_o own_o essence_n he_o have_v not_o reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n neither_o be_v we_o capable_a of_o this_o knowledge_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n see_v he_o be_v infinite_a and_o we_o finite_a but_o who_o he_o be_v he_o have_v make_v know_v in_o his_o word_n namely_o that_o he_o be_v jehovah_n elohim_n a_o spirit_n infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n one_o in_o nature_n and_o three_o in_o person_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n by_o which_o description_n it_o appear_v that_o god_n be_v primum_fw-la ens_fw-la and_o the_o first_o be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n of_o himself_o and_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n as_o his_o name_n jehovah_n signify_v that_o he_o be_v uncreated_a and_o a_o spirit_n as_o our_o saviour_n 23._o john_n 4._o 23._o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n have_v make_v he_o know_v unto_o we_o not_o so_o much_o thereby_o show_v his_o essence_n what_o he_o be_v which_o be_v ineffable_a and_o incomprehensible_a as_o distinguish_v he_o from_o all_o corporeal_a substance_n that_o he_o be_v but_o one_o because_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n wisdom_n power_n presence_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o it_o be_v against_o the_o nature_n of_o infiniteness_n to_o be_v more_o than_o one_o because_o he_o make_v and_o govern_v all_o as_o supreme_a monarch_n in_o which_o monarchy_n there_o can_v be_v no_o copartner_n and_o because_o he_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o cause_n from_o which_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o be_v and_o upon_o which_o they_o whole_o depend_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o god_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n three_o we_o must_v know_v that_o this_o divine_a essence_n be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n the_o which_o perfection_n be_v see_v in_o his_o property_n which_o be_v not_o proper_o in_o god_n who_o be_v all_o essence_n and_o no_o quality_n for_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n but_o according_a to_o the_o capacity_n of_o our_o shallow_a understanding_n neither_o do_v they_o differ_v from_o his_o essence_n nor_o one_o from_o another_o for_o god_n be_v one_o and_o of_o a_o most_o simple_a nature_n admit_v no_o division_n into_o part_n faculty_n or_o property_n nor_o yet_o any_o essential_a distinction_n but_o only_o in_o our_o comprehension_n or_o manner_n of_o understanding_n so_o as_o we_o must_v not_o take_v his_o property_n to_o be_v any_o part_n of_o his_o essence_n see_v every_o essential_a property_n be_v his_o whole_a essence_n and_o therefore_o howsoever_o distinguish_v in_o respect_n of_o his_o diverse_a manner_n of_o work_v towards_o the_o creature_n yet_o not_o in_o themselves_o but_o be_v inseparable_a one_o from_o another_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v the_o wise_a god_n the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o powerful_a god_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n mercy_n goodness_n justice_n truth_n be_v all_o one_o in_o their_o essence_n there_o be_v in_o god_n but_o one_o most_o simple_a and_o pure_a act_n unto_o which_o diverse_a name_n be_v give_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o show_v unto_o we_o how_o it_o be_v diverse_o exercise_v towards_o the_o creature_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o god_n primary_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v now_o these_o attribute_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o primary_n second_o secondary_a primary_n be_v those_o which_o declare_v unto_o we_o the_o essence_n of_o god_n as_o he_o be_v absolute_o in_o himself_o of_o which_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n in_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o god_n alone_o without_o communication_n to_o any_o other_o and_o in_o this_o number_n be_v god_n simplicity_n infiniteness_n eternity_n immensity_n immutability_n and_o omnipresence_n all-sufficiency_n and_o omnipotency_n his_o simplicity_n be_v a_o essential_a attribute_n by_o which_o
be_v signify_v that_o 20._o exod._n 33._o 20._o the_o divine_a essence_n be_v undivided_a and_o absolute_a without_o composition_n part_n or_o accident_n invisible_a impassable_a and_o all_o essence_n so_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n his_o infiniteness_n be_v whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v in_o his_o essence_n uncircumscribed_a and_o above_o all_o measure_n of_o time_n place_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o but_o simple_o immense_a and_o incomprehensible_a the_o eternity_n of_o god_n be_v 6._o psal_n 102._o 27_o 28._o apoc._n 1._o 8._o esay_n 44._o 6._o a_o essential_a attribute_n which_o signify_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_a and_o uncircumscribed_a by_o time_n first_o and_o last_o without_o beginning_n or_o end_v absolute_a without_o succession_n whole_o all_o always_o and_o at_o once_o his_o immensity_n be_v a_o essential_a 27._o psal_n 139._o 7._o &_o 145._o 3._o jer._n 23._o 23._o 1._o king_n 8._o 27._o attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o the_o divine_a essence_n be_v without_o dimension_n and_o circumscription_n of_o place_n whole_o every_o where_n present_a within_o the_o world_n and_o without_o the_o world_n contain_v all_o thing_n and_o be_v contain_v of_o nothing_o his_o immutability_n be_v a_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v infinite_a absolute_a most_o simple_a 28._o mat._n 3._o 6._o jam._n 1._o 17._o psal_n 102._o 28._o and_o perfect_a be_v subject_a to_o no_o change_n of_o generation_n corruption_n augmentation_n or_o diminution_n passion_n or_o alteration_n but_o ever_o remain_v one_o and_o the_o same_o his_o all-sufficiencie_n be_v a_o essential_a property_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o in_o himself_o alone_o he_o be_v most_o perfect_a and_o absolute_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n sufficient_a both_o for_o himself_o and_o for_o all_o creature_n final_o 26._o gen._n 17._o 1._o mat._n 15._o 48._o job_n 42._o 1._o mat._n 19_o 26._o his_o omnipotency_n be_v a_o essential_a property_n of_o god_n nature_n whereby_o be_v signify_v his_o infinite_a and_o transcendent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o his_o nature_n and_o will_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n and_o how_o they_o differ_v from_o those_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n the_o secondary_a attribute_n of_o god_n be_v those_o which_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n in_o a_o secondary_a relation_n as_o he_o be_v the_o first_o and_o the_o chief_a agent_n work_v in_o the_o creature_n especial_o man_n some_o similitude_n and_o resemblance_n of_o his_o own_o essential_a attribute_n which_o be_v therefore_o though_o improper_o call_v communicable_a in_o respect_n of_o some_o analogy_n and_o likeness_n that_o they_o have_v with_o the_o property_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n for_o there_o be_v no_o perfection_n or_o good_a thing_n in_o they_o to_o be_v desire_v of_o which_o the_o idea_n and_o arch-type_n be_v not_o in_o god_n most_o absolute_a infinite_a and_o eternal_a but_o as_o they_o be_v essential_a property_n of_o god_n nature_n they_o can_v be_v communicate_v to_o any_o creature_n see_v they_o be_v most_o simple_a and_o indivisible_a but_o only_o as_o it_o be_v some_o show_n and_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o in_o many_o respect_n differ_v from_o those_o attribute_n which_o be_v in_o god_n for_o in_o he_o they_o be_v his_o essence_n and_o by_o it_o he_o live_v understand_v and_o be_v good_a gracious_a and_o just_a but_o in_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v quality_n and_o bare_a property_n in_o he_o they_o be_v all_o most_o perfect_a infinite_a absolute_a and_o most_o excellent_a immutable_a and_o eternal_a in_o which_o regard_n he_o may_v be_v say_v not_o only_o to_o be_v wise_a just_a good_a and_o bless_a but_o wisdom_n justice_n goodness_n and_o blessedness_n itself_o so_o that_o these_o secondary_a attribute_n in_o god_n be_v his_o nature_n and_o essence_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v by_o the_o primary_n as_o by_o their_o rule_n and_o measure_n and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v attribute_v unto_o he_o most_o perfect_o simple_o infinite_o and_o absolute_o but_o in_o the_o creature_n the_o quality_n which_o be_v some_o similitude_n of_o these_o attribute_n be_v mix_v imperfect_a finite_a and_o mutable_a in_o god_n all_o and_o every_o his_o attribute_n be_v his_o essence_n they_o can_v be_v but_o one_o as_o his_o essence_n be_v one_o simple_a and_o indivisible_a so_o that_o by_o the_o same_o essence_n whereby_o he_o be_v wise_a he_o be_v also_o true_a and_o that_o by_o which_o he_o be_v good_a he_o be_v also_o just_a merciful_a and_o bless_a but_o in_o the_o creature_n their_o property_n be_v diverse_a and_o differ_v from_o one_o another_o in_o their_o form_n and_o operation_n for_o by_o one_o faculty_n a_o man_n be_v wise_a and_o will_v by_o another_o and_o his_o quality_n of_o justice_n mercy_n goodness_n truth_n be_v different_a property_n one_o from_o another_o §._o sect._n 6_o what_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n be_v and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v now_o these_o secondary_a attribute_n of_o god_n though_o they_o be_v all_o but_o one_o in_o he_o yet_o in_o our_o comprehension_n and_o conceit_n who_o can_v only_o judge_v of_o they_o according_a to_o their_o several_a kind_n of_o work_v towards_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v manifold_a as_o god_n life_n and_o immortality_n his_o wisdom_n truth_n will_n goodness_n holiness_n beneficence_n love_n grace_n mercy_n clemency_n long_o suffer_v patience_n his_o justice_n anger_n and_o hatred_n all_o which_o be_v needful_a to_o be_v know_v of_o every_o christian_a not_o only_o that_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o god_n action_n and_o operation_n towards_o we_o but_o also_o may_v according_o frame_v our_o action_n and_o life_n that_o so_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o pure_a and_o holy_a nature_n they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o i_o think_v it_o necessary_a to_o describe_v they_o brief_o and_o several_o refer_v the_o reader_n who_o desire_v to_o have_v they_o full_o handle_v to_o such_o treatise_n as_o purposely_o entreat_v of_o this_o argument_n 28._o argument_n deut._n 32._o 40._o john_n 1._o 4._o act_n 17._o 28._o the_o life_n of_o god_n be_v a_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o the_o divine_a nature_n live_v work_v and_o move_v in_o himself_o and_o give_v unto_o all_o thing_n life_n and_o motion_n 17._o motion_n exod._n 3._o 14._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 16._o &_o 1._o 17._o the_o immortality_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o live_v eternal_o and_o never_o die_v but_o have_v do_v and_o shall_v for_o ever_o live_v work_n and_o move_v himself_o and_o give_v life_n action_n and_o motion_n to_o all_o thing_n that_o have_v life_n and_o motion_n 13._o motion_n job_n 42._o 2._o heb._n 4._o 13._o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o god_n true_o and_o perfect_o with_o one_o eternal_a act_n of_o understanding_n at_o once_o do_v know_v himself_o and_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o not_o only_o external_o but_o also_o internal_o in_o their_o essence_n not_o successive_o by_o discourse_n of_o reason_n but_o at_o once_o most_o distinct_o and_o clear_o of_o which_o wisdom_n there_o be_v two_o part_n first_o his_o 2._o his_o rom._n 8._o 29._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 2._o prescience_n whereby_o he_o have_v from_o all_o eternity_n see_v and_o know_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v have_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v with_o infallible_a knowledge_n as_o be_v all_o present_a to_o he_o though_o past_a or_o to_o come_v in_o respect_n of_o us._n second_o 23._o second_o pro._n 8._o 14._o &_o 16._o 4._o act_n 2._o 23._o his_o counsel_n whereby_o he_o resolve_v to_o rule_v and_o govern_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o best_a and_o most_o wise_a manner_n for_o the_o set_n forth_o of_o his_o own_o glory_n the_o 4._o the_o john_n 17._o 3._o rom._n 3._o 4._o truth_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o to_o be_v in_o himself_o most_o true_a in_o all_o his_o word_n and_o work_n yea_o truth_n itself_o &_o the_o author_n of_o all_o truth_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n the_o 11._o the_o rom._n 9_o 18._o ephes_n 1._o 11._o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o god_n with_o one_o will_n of_o most_o free_a and_o just_a act_n will_v all_o thing_n approve_v or_o disapprove_v whatsoever_o he_o know_v the_o 7._o the_o mark_v 10._o 18._o jam._n 1._o 17._o psal_n 145._o 7._o goodness_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_o good_a in_o and_o of_o himself_o and_o the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a in_o and_o towards_o all_o the_o creature_n the_o 145._o
or_o special_a the_o general_a be_v either_o the_o creation_n of_o all_o thing_n of_o nothing_o or_o the_o gubernation_n of_o they_o be_v make_v by_o his_o providence_n the_o special_a execution_n of_o his_o decree_n respect_v either_o angel_n or_o man_n to_o say_v here_o nothing_o of_o angel_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o god_n have_v create_v the_o earth_n of_o nothing_o do_v make_v man_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o body_n and_o breathe_v into_o he_o the_o breath_n of_o life_n do_v create_v he_o a_o live_a soul_n that_o man_n be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n own_o image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n make_v lord_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n and_o happy_a in_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n and_o his_o favour_n and_o of_o the_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n of_o paradise_n that_o be_v create_v good_a and_o yet_o but_o mutable_a god_n leave_v he_o to_o the_o freedom_n of_o his_o will_n and_o to_o be_v tempt_v of_o the_o devil_n unto_o which_o tentation_n when_o he_o have_v yield_v by_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n in_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n he_o fall_v from_o this_o estate_n of_o happiness_n into_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n misery_n and_o death_n the_o which_o sin_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o who_o sin_v in_o his_o loin_n he_o be_v no_o private_a person_n but_o the_o root_n of_o mankind_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n derive_v unto_o all_o his_o posterity_n by_o natural_a propagation_n the_o which_o we_o call_v original_a sin_n whereby_o god_n image_n be_v deface_v in_o we_o and_o we_o disable_v unto_o all_o good_a and_o make_v prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a from_o which_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o maliciousness_n have_v spring_v the_o curse_a stream_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v god_n whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n of_o it_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o by_o omit_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v command_v and_o commit_v the_o sin_n which_o be_v forbid_v whereby_o we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n therein_o threaten_v both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a out_o of_o which_o miserable_a estate_n and_o condition_n it_o be_v altogether_o impossible_a to_o recover_v by_o our_o own_o mean_n or_o the_o help_n of_o any_o or_o all_o the_o creature_n §._o sect._n 10_o of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o this_o be_v the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o respect_n of_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n unto_o which_o we_o must_v adjoine_v the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o this_o wretched_a condition_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v know_v that_o when_o we_o be_v thus_o deep_o plunge_v into_o this_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o or_o any_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o hopeless_a and_o helpless_a for_o our_o recovery_n it_o please_v the_o lord_n of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o free_a mercy_n to_o send_v his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o and_o therein_o to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o which_o he_o do_v perfect_o perform_v both_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o efficacy_n the_o former_a he_o do_v by_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n both_o by_o his_o active_a obedience_n in_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o by_o his_o passive_a obedience_n in_o suffer_v death_n in_o his_o body_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n in_o his_o soul_n the_o which_o be_v a_o sufficient_a price_n of_o redemption_n for_o all_o that_o do_v apply_v it_o because_o he_o that_o do_v this_o for_o we_o be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o so_o as_o his_o humane_a nature_n make_v he_o capable_a of_o these_o suffering_n so_o the_o divine_a nature_n which_o be_v the_o altar_n upon_o which_o this_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v sanctify_v the_o gift_n and_o give_v unto_o it_o infinite_a value_n and_o dignity_n so_o as_o it_o become_v a_o sufficient_a and_o fit_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n for_o as_o sin_n be_v nothing_o in_o itself_o but_o a_o privation_n become_v of_o infinite_a guilt_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n offend_v by_o it_o so_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n humane_a nature_n though_o temporary_a become_v of_o infinite_a value_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o person_n who_o suffer_v be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o as_o thus_o christ_n save_v we_o by_o his_o merit_n so_o also_o by_o his_o efficacy_n apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o word_n which_o beget_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o perform_v thereby_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o be_v therein_o promise_v for_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n this_o covenant_n be_v proclaim_v and_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o participation_n thereof_o god_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o we_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o yea_o unite_n we_o unto_o he_o in_o one_o mystical_a body_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o as_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o he_o so_o have_v we_o also_o right_a and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o benefit_n of_o which_o union_n the_o chief_a bond_n on_o god_n part_n be_v his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o on_o our_o part_n a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o confirm_v and_o increase_v by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v the_o seal_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n to_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n will_v not_o fail_v to_o perform_v all_o 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and_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o he_o and_o his_o father_n hand_n it_o be_v he_o that_o confirm_v we_o unto_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v 10._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 8._o esa_n 54._o 10._o be_v blameless_a unto_o the_o day_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o promise_n of_o god_n which_o in_o christ_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n by_o we_o be_v they_o which_o establish_v we_o in_o he_o and_o it_o be_v he_o that_o have_v seal_v we_o and_o give_v we_o the_o 22._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 21_o 22._o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v persevere_v in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n we_o must_v beg_v it_o at_o god_n hand_n and_o pray_v for_o ourselves_o as_o the_o apostle_n for_o the_o colossian_n that_o he_o will_v replenish_v 11._o col._n 1._o 10_o 11._o we_o with_o knowledge_n of_o his_o will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o increase_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n according_a to_o his_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n and_o as_o he_o pray_v for_o the_o thessalonian_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v make_v we_o to_o increase_v and_o abound_v in_o love_n 13._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 13._o to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v establish_v our_o heart_n unblameable_a in_o holiness_n before_o god_n unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n with_o all_o his_o saint_n the_o five_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o help_v and_o mean_v which_o enable_v we_o unto_o it_o cap._n i._n of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_n perform_v of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o of_o such_o rule_n as_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o both_o principal_a and_o subordinate_a §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o help_n enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n have_v show_v what_o the_o godly_a life_n be_v and_o the_o duty_n wherein_o it_o consist_v with_o the_o property_n belong_v to_o they_o which_o serve_v as_o way-marke_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o a_o right_a course_n it_o now_o remain_v that_o we_o entreat_v both_o of_o the_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o also_o of_o the_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n be_v to_o be_v careful_o remoove_v out_o of_o the_o way_n if_o we_o will_v travel_v in_o it_o with_o any_o ease_n and_o comfort_n and_o come_v happy_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o journey_n for_o as_o they_o who_o be_v to_o run_v a_o race_n for_o a_o corruptible_a crown_n think_v it_o not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v perfect_o the_o way_n with_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o as_o whether_o it_o be_v long_a or_o short_a up_o or_o down_o the_o hill_n 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be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o we_o may_v profitable_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n the_o other_o in_o well_o use_v of_o certain_a special_a mean_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v &_o sanctify_v to_o this_o end_n that_o they_o may_v enrich_v we_o with_o his_o spiritual_a &_o save_a grace_n &_o strengthen_v we_o to_o the_o perform_n of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v have_v either_o reference_n to_o such_o thing_n as_o belong_v to_o all_o christian_a duty_n or_o to_o the_o duty_n themselves_o §._o sect._n 2_o the_o first_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o make_v god_n the_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o they_o of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v such_o as_o concern_v either_o their_o cause_n or_o their_o circumstance_n the_o cause_n be_v chief_a and_o principal_a or_o else_o subordinate_a and_o 12._o mat._n 5._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o instrumental_a the_o chief_a and_o principal_a cause_n of_o work_v all_o holy_a duty_n in_o and_o by_o we_o be_v god_n himself_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n concern_v who_o this_o first_o rule_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o see_v god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n which_o can_v be_v perform_v by_o we_o that_o therefore_o we_o also_o make_v he_o the_o supreme_a end_n of_o they_o propound_v unto_o ourselves_o his_o glory_n in_o the_o undertake_n of_o any_o action_n as_o the_o main_n motive_n that_o induce_v we_o unto_o it_o and_o see_v he_o be_v first_o and_o last_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n which_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o and_o both_o begin_v continue_v and_o finish_v his_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o and_o by_o we_o yea_o see_v we_o ourselves_o be_v whole_o he_o 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o both_o by_o right_n of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n therefore_o be_v his_o and_o not_o our_o own_o we_o must_v devote_v and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o and_o all_o our_o action_n and_o intention_n to_o his_o service_n perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n not_o as_o act_n of_o our_o own_o will_n to_o please_v or_o profit_v ourselves_o but_o as_o work_n which_o he_o will_v and_o command_v and_o be_v therefore_o please_v and_o acceptable_a in_o sight_n so_o that_o this_o must_v be_v our_o first_o step_n &_o entrance_n to_o the_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n utter_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n and_o acknowledge_v god_n to_o be_v all_o in_o all_o we_o be_v to_o resign_v both_o our_o person_n &_o action_n to_o be_v direct_v and_o guide_v as_o he_o please_v and_o to_o make_v his_o will_n in_o all_o thing_n the_o rule_n of_o we_o not_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o they_o be_v please_v unto_o we_o or_o plausible_a unto_o other_o but_o because_o god_n require_v they_o and_o it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o be_v sanctify_v we_o shall_v glorify_v 3._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o he_o in_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n we_o must_v if_o we_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n in_o the_o very_a first_o place_n deny_v ourselves_o and_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n and_o follow_v he_o we_o 8._o joh._n 15._o 8._o must_v not_o like_o untamed_a heifer_n run_v &_o range_v which_o way_n we_o listen_v but_o we_o must_v take_v upon_o we_o his_o easy_a yoke_n and_o light_a burden_n and_o cast_v off_o our_o pride_n and_o 29._o mat._n 11._o 29._o self-will_n we_o must_v learn_v of_o he_o to_o be_v humble_a and_o meek_a in_o spirit_n we_o must_v be_v content_a to_o be_v not_o what_o we_o will_v but_o what_o god_n will_v have_v we_o both_o do_v and_o suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o command_v or_o impose_v we_o must_v go_v the_o way_n that_o nature_n shun_v if_o god_n choose_v it_o for_o we_o and_o walk_v with_o peter_n not_o whither_o 18._o joh._n 21._o 18._o we_o will_v but_o whither_o we_o will_v not_o a_o example_n of_o which_o obedience_n we_o have_v in_o the_o saint_n of_o macedonia_n who_o resign_v themselves_o unto_o the_o lord_n in_o do_v 5._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 5._o his_o will_n &_o in_o he_o to_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a apostle_n and_o in_o paul_n also_o who_o before_o his_o conversion_n apply_v himself_o to_o do_v his_o own_o will_n and_o to_o please_v the_o 6._o act._n 9_o 6._o chief_a priest_n but_o no_o soon_o be_v he_o cast_v down_o &_o humble_v but_o present_o he_o offer_v himself_o to_o god_n service_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v guide_v by_o the_o will_n of_o christ_n yea_o our_o saviour_n himself_o who_o be_v the_o most_o perfect_a pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n though_o his_o
be_v fit_a matter_n for_o we_o to_o meditate_v on_o of_o which_o i_o will_v here_o set_v down_o some_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a that_o those_o who_o be_v weak_a in_o knowledge_n and_o young_a beginner_n in_o this_o exercise_n may_v be_v so_o sufficient_o furnish_v that_o they_o need_v not_o to_o neglect_v it_o for_o want_n of_o matter_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o and_o the_o thing_n reveal_v in_o they_o be_v fit_a matter_n for_o meditation_n as_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n his_o action_n and_o decree_n and_o that_o we_o may_v proceed_v in_o some_o order_n we_o may_v make_v the_o matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n either_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o or_o else_o the_o thing_n reveal_v in_o they_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o be_v a_o fit_a subject_n for_o our_o meditation_n by_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v the_o word_n not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n and_o so_o to_o be_v hear_v and_o read_v love_v and_o obey_v of_o we_o that_o in_o this_o 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fiery_a exhalation_n the_o meteor_n of_o the_o middle_a region_n cloud_n and_o wind_n thunder_n and_o lightning_n rain_n snow_n hail_n and_o frost_n who_o hide_a treasure_n and_o true_a cause_n none_o can_v pry_v into_o but_o he_o that_o make_v they_o the_o disagree_a element_n join_v in_o a_o excellent_a harmony_n for_o the_o perfect_a of_o all_o compound_n body_n neither_o do_v the_o earth_n and_o creature_n therein_o contain_v afford_v unto_o we_o less_o matter_n of_o meditation_n as_o tree_n plant_n and_o flower_n of_o excellent_a beauty_n and_o almost_o infinite_a variety_n grow_v from_o silly_a seed_n in_o outward_a show_n not_o differ_v many_o of_o they_o one_o from_o another_o the_o excellent_a workmanship_n of_o the_o brute_n creature_n the_o endless_a variety_n of_o their_o inward_a form_n and_o outward_a shape_n their_o quality_n and_o property_n their_o life_n sense_n and_o motion_n with_o the_o exquisite_a organ_n and_o instrument_n every_o small_a particle_n have_v for_o these_o purpose_n their_o special_a and_o necessary_a use_n their_o generation_n whereby_o be_v corruptible_a in_o themselves_o they_o become_v after_o a_o sort_n incorruptible_a in_o their_o kind_n after_o their_o death_n live_v in_o their_o posterity_n second_o we_o may_v meditate_v upon_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o preserve_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v create_v govern_v and_o direct_v they_o to_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v make_v they_o especial_o that_o main_n end_n of_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n and_o that_o he_o do_v thus_o rule_v and_o dispose_v not_o only_o in_o a_o general_a manner_n of_o all_o thing_n but_o of_o every_o particular_a even_o such_o as_o seem_v to_o be_v of_o least_o moment_n and_o most_o casual_a and_o contingent_a §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o the_o decree_n in_o the_o creation_n and_o government_n again_o the_o particular_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o the_o creation_n and_o government_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n afford_v unto_o we_o plentiful_a matter_n of_o meditation_n as_o the_o felicity_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o they_o their_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n their_o speed_n and_o diligence_n in_o do_v god_n will_v and_o in_o minister_a unto_o the_o elect_a for_o their_o preservation_n and_o the_o further_a of_o their_o salvation_n the_o fall_n and_o misery_n of_o the_o evil_a angel_n their_o malice_n towards_o god_n and_o his_o elect_a and_o their_o policy_n and_o power_n in_o seek_v their_o destruction_n by_o draw_v they_o to_o sin_n which_o shall_v double_v our_o diligence_n in_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o their_o tentation_n so_o also_o we_o may_v have_v abundant_a matter_n of_o meditation_n minister_v unto_o we_o from_o that_o which_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n concern_v man_n as_o his_o creation_n whereby_o god_n make_v man_n body_n of_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o man_n consist_v in_o wisdom_n righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n his_o felicity_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n the_o immortality_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o soul_n the_o beauty_n health_n and_o vigour_n of_o his_o body_n his_o dominion_n over_o the_o creature_n the_o joy_n of_o paradise_n likewise_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o may_v consider_v that_o man_n continue_v not_o in_o this_o bless_a estate_n but_o fall_v from_o it_o and_o that_o the_o cause_n hereof_o be_v sin_n where_o we_o take_v occasion_n general_o to_o meditate_v of_o sin_n what_o it_o be_v how_o horrible_a grievous_a and_o contrary_a to_o god_n pure_a nature_n and_o how_o much_o in_o this_o regard_n he_o hate_v and_o detest_v it_o the_o fearful_a property_n of_o it_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n temporal_a as_o all_o the_o calamity_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o our_o spiritual_a servitude_n to_o satan_n and_o eternal_a as_o the_o loss_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o everlasting_a condemnation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n more_o especial_o we_o may_v meditate_v on_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o outward_a and_o inward_a and_o the_o lamentable_a effect_n which_o follow_v upon_o it_o as_o god_n fearful_a curse_n upon_o themselves_o and_o upon_o the_o creature_n for_o their_o sake_n the_o deface_a of_o his_o glorious_a image_n in_o they_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o nakedness_n and_o terror_n of_o conscience_n accompany_v it_o the_o loss_n of_o their_o dominion_n over_o the_o creature_n their_o thrust_v out_o of_o paradise_n the_o visible_a place_n of_o god_n presence_n their_o separation_n from_o he_o and_o all_o other_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n the_o wretchedness_n of_o all_o mankind_n in_o the_o state_n of_o disobedience_n and_o unbelief_n by_o reason_n of_o that_o corruption_n which_o follow_v
chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o reason_n to_o make_v we_o abhor_v it_o chap._n 8._o 9_o 2._o remedy_n which_o be_v either_o by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o chap._n 10._o or_o by_o use_v other_o help_n which_o be_v ten_o in_o number_n chap._n 11._o supernatural_a where_o be_v show_v lib._n 2._o 1._o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 1._o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o chap._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o which_o be_v eight_o chap._n 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o preface_n of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o special_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §._o 1_o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o supreme_a goodness_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n like_v unto_o itself_o and_o even_o out_o of_o evil_a to_o produce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o be_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o to_o poison_v and_o taint_v whatsoever_o it_o touch_v that_o though_o it_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n yea_o original_o good_a it_o make_v it_o like_o itself_o evil_a and_o sinful_a of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v god_n himself_o the_o best_a example_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v not_o only_o effect_v his_o good_a end_n by_o good_a mean_n and_o instrument_n but_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v the_o worst_a instrument_n fit_a tool_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o polish_n his_o best_a work_n and_o thus_o he_o ordinary_o use_v the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o cross_n calamity_n and_o affliction_n of_o all_o kind_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o own_o servant_n the_o purge_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o purify_n of_o they_o from_o their_o corruption_n the_o exercise_n and_o by_o exercise_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o the_o manifest_v and_o increase_v of_o their_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n thus_o he_o use_v the_o wicked_a for_o the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o child_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o his_o malicious_a tentation_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o they_o in_o faith_n love_n patience_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n after_o they_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v and_o give_v they_o victory_n in_o these_o spiritual_a conflict_n yea_o this_o chief_a goodness_n can_v make_v even_o sin_n itself_o in_o other_o to_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o execute_v his_o wise_a and_o just_a counsel_n as_o the_o malicious_a practice_n of_o josephs_n brethren_n the_o mean_n of_o his_o 8._o gen._n 45._o 5._o 7._o 8._o advancement_n and_o their_o own_o preservation_n the_o sin_n of_o absalon_n achitophel_n and_o shemei_n for_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v david_n and_o to_o humble_v 28._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 11._o &_o 16._o 10._o act._n 2._o 23._o &_o 3._o 28._o he_o for_o his_o grievous_a fall_n the_o sin_n of_o judas_n the_o scribe_n pharisy_n and_o devil_n himself_o to_o set_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o party_n a_o antidote_n against_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n and_o by_o let_v his_o servant_n slip_v into_o lesser_a sin_n he_o can_v preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v or_o be_v fall_v can_v pull_v they_o out_o of_o those_o which_o be_v great_a as_o when_o by_o the_o prick_n of_o other_o sin_n he_o let_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o out_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v most_o hateful_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o and_o when_o by_o leave_v we_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o slip_v 34._o matt._n 26._o 33._o 34._o into_o sin_n to_o make_v we_o cast_v away_o selfe-confidence_n that_o we_o may_v more_o firm_o cleave_v unto_o he_o who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §._o 2_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n not_o only_o in_o satan_n but_o principal_o in_o our_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a and_o ready_a to_o abuse_v all_o thing_n unto_o sin_n and_o out_o of_o the_o best_a premise_n to_o infer_v the_o worst_a conclusion_n and_o thus_o our_o wicked_a flesh_n abuse_v god_n save_v attribute_n unto_o sin_n as_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n more_o sin_v that_o grace_n may_v more_o abound_v his_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o work_v in_o we_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o by_o defer_v our_o repentance_n to_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n his_o justice_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n which_o shall_v above_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o afraid_a to_o displease_v he_o because_o he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o flesh_n abuse_v to_o make_v man_n to_o despair_v of_o 13._o ezech._n 33._o 10_o 11_o esa_n 22._o 12_o 13._o all_o grace_n or_o future_a good_a and_o therefore_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o present_a delight_n of_o sin_n say_v with_o the_o epicure_n let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o 32._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o especial_o and_o most_o ordinary_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n abuse_v god_n temporal_a benefit_n unto_o evil_n which_o be_v original_o good_a be_v unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o use_n of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n good_a to_o those_o who_o use_v they_o well_o and_o evil_a unto_o those_o that_o abuse_v they_o unto_o sin_n and_o of_o this_o kind_n be_v worldly_a prosperity_n with_o all_o earthly_a benefit_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n immunity_n from_o danger_n and_o such_o like_a the_o which_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n abuse_v for_o the_o rob_n of_o our_o soul_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o they_o with_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n as_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n pride_n profaneness_n neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n ordinance_n tyranny_n oppression_n cruelty_n with_o innumerable_a other_o of_o this_o part._n christian_n warfare_n 2._o part._n hellish_a brood_n as_o elsewhere_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v §._o 3_o that_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v prosperity_n to_o the_o be_v get_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o but_o especial_o among_o and_o above_o the_o rest_n do_v our_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v this_o worldly_a prosperity_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o beget_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o other_o wickedness_n whereby_o man_n heart_n be_v empty_v of_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o true_a wisdom_n be_v make_v capable_a and_o fit_a to_o receive_v all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o to_o run_v in_o a_o headlong_a course_n into_o all_o kind_n of_o horrible_a and_o hellish_a impiety_n of_o which_o we_o have_v too_o lamentable_a experience_n in_o these_o our_o day_n wherein_o few_o make_v conscience_n of_o any_o sin_n not_o punishable_a by_o humane_a law_n which_o offer_v unto_o they_o either_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n as_o neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n bitter_a curse_v blasphemous_a swear_v profanation_n of_o god_n sabbath_n cruelty_n oppression_n bribery_n extorsion_n whoredom_n drunkenness_n fraud_n usury_n deceitful_a deal_v and_o matchless_a pride_n show_v especial_o in_o shameless_a and_o monstrous_a fashion_n of_o apparel_n whereby_o woman_n be_v transform_v into_o man_n and_o man_n into_o woman_n and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o these_o mischief_n but_o carnal_a security_n whereby_o man_n bless_v themselves_o in_o their_o wicked_a course_n and_o put_v far_o from_o they_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o together_o with_o they_o their_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o from_o whence_o do_v this_o security_n arise_v and_o spring_v but_o from_o our_o abundance_n of_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n long_a prosperity_n peace_n and_o plenty_n abuse_v by_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n which_o make_v man_n to_o forget_v god_n because_o they_o find_v
security_n when_o as_o man_n have_v no_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o woeful_a estate_n nor_o any_o desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o what_o do_v it_o show_v but_o that_o their_o heart_n be_v freeze_v in_o the_o dregs_n of_o sin_n when_o like_o a_o stone_n wall_n they_o beat_v back_o all_o reproof_n what_o do_v it_o prove_v when_o be_v full_a of_o wound_n and_o fester_a sore_n from_o the_o head_n to_o the_o foot_n they_o pull_v off_o and_o cast_v away_o the_o salve_n which_o be_v apply_v by_o the_o skilful_a chirurgeon_n for_o their_o cure_n think_v that_o they_o have_v no_o need_n of_o they_o but_o that_o they_o be_v rot_v in_o their_o corruption_n and_o their_o sore_n gangrene_v which_o make_v they_o secure_a and_o careless_a because_o they_o have_v no_o sense_n of_o smart_n §._o 12_o the_o eleven_o sign_n misse-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n the_o eleven_o sign_n be_v when_o as_o we_o misse-app_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o we_o which_o do_v not_o at_o all_o belong_v unto_o we_o because_o we_o do_v not_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n for_o as_o the_o eager_a longing_n of_o the_o sick_a patient_n after_o unwholesome_a meat_n and_o drink_n do_v show_v unto_o the_o skilful_a physician_n what_o humour_n abound_v because_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o every_o one_o of_o they_o to_o affect_v that_o food_n whereby_o it_o be_v chief_o nourish_v so_o the_o worldling_n delight_v in_o feed_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v argue_v his_o security_n see_v this_o spiritual_a manna_n receive_v into_o a_o carnal_a stomach_n do_v nourish_v and_o much_o increase_n this_o disease_n not_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n but_o through_o the_o malignant_a property_n of_o the_o stomach_n that_o receive_v it_o and_o the_o gross_a abuse_n of_o these_o foolish_a patient_n who_o will_v feed_v upon_o these_o cordial_n of_o comfort_n before_o their_o gross_a humour_n be_v purge_v by_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o so_o be_v not_o help_v at_o all_o of_o their_o disease_n but_o have_v the_o heat_n of_o their_o fever_n much_o increase_v §._o 13_o the_o twelve_o sign_n be_v to_o delight_v in_o a_o flatter_a ministry_n the_o twelve_o sign_n be_v when_o as_o man_n delight_v in_o a_o please_a and_o flatter_a ministry_n who_o will_v soothe_v they_o up_o in_o their_o sinful_a course_n and_o let_v they_o sleep_v secure_o in_o their_o wickedness_n without_o any_o disturbance_n so_o the_o secure_a and_o hard-hearted_a jew_n be_v resolve_v to_o walk_v on_o still_o in_o their_o evil_a way_n will_v either_o have_v the_o prophet_n save_o their_o labour_n and_o not_o prophesy_v at_o all_o or_o if_o they_o will_v needs_o take_v the_o pain_n they_o condition_n with_o they_o to_o speak_v unto_o they_o not_o right_o but_o smooth_a thing_n 6._o esa_n 30._o 6._o and_o to_o prophesy_v deceit_n so_o the_o prophet_n michah_n out_o of_o the_o experience_n of_o his_o time_n say_v if_o a_o man_n walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o 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