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which_o be_v call_v god_n also_o be_v all_o thing_n make_v jo._n 1._o 13_a and_o so_o by_o the_o very_a man_n christ_n as_o comprehend_v therein_o be_v make_v both_o world_n natural_a and_o spiritual_a in_o a_o first_o and_o second_o creation-workmanship_n of_o he_o pass_v upon_o they_o heb._n 1._o 2._o col._n 1._o 13-16_a the_o same_o word_n also_o by_o which_o all_o angel_n and_o man_n be_v make_v be_v the_o provide_v mean_n mouth_n or_o prophet_n of_o god_n to_o speak_v forth_o the_o whole_a counsel_n of_o his_o divine_a mind_n to_o they_o when_o make_v and_o to_o mediate_v between_o they_o and_o infinite_a divinity_n which_o without_o this_o interpose_v creature-vail_n will_v have_v be_v a_o consume_a fire_n to_o they_o all_o this_o word_n be_v also_o the_o executer_n as_o well_o as_o declarer_fw-la to_o they_o of_o the_o whole_a mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n from_o first_o to_o last_o on_o all_o angel_n and_o man_n as_o obedient_o submit_v to_o the_o method_n and_o term_n of_o his_o new-creating_a workmanship_n or_o incorrigible_o rebel_n against_o it_o he_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d roll_v of_o woe_n to_o the_o one_o the_o book_n of_o life_n and_o mercy-seat_n to_o the_o other_o in_o which_o be_v treasure_v and_o seal_v up_o all_o the_o distinct_a measure_n and_o portion_n of_o wrath_n for_o the_o one_o among_o the_o distinct_a portion_n and_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o love_n for_o the_o other_o deu._n 32._o 34_o 35._o this_o live_a book_n in_o which_o all_o they_o do_v towards_o god_n and_o all_o god_n will_v do_v towards_o and_o with_o they_o be_v exact_o record_v and_o register_v the_o live_a stone_n that_o bear_n and_o know_v all_o on_o all_o hand_n god_n word_n to_o they_o and_o they_o to_o he_o jos._n 24._o 26_o 27._o by_o way_n of_o covenant_n will_v be_v the_o infallible_a witness_n for_o or_o against_o they_o and_o irresistible_a executor_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n towards_o and_o upon_o they_o all_o in_o everlasting_a love_n or_o 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corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n must_v be_v reckon_v conformity_n to_o christ_n death_n whereas_o he_o have_v no_o such_o thing_n in_o he_o to_o crucify_v and_o then_o conformity_n to_o he_o in_o the_o but_o gradual_o restore_v righteous_a first-covenant_n life_n of_o the_o law_n holy_a flesh_n call_v it_o what_o else_o we_o will_v which_o he_o crucify_a in_o himself_o at_o best_a must_v be_v reckon_v a_o state_n of_o true_a salvation_n the_o saint_n everlasting_a rest._n and_o then_o the_o counter_a work_n of_o in_o part_n restore_v nature_n and_o the_o corrupt_a must_v pass_v for_o flesh_n warring_n against_o spirit_n and_o spirit_n against_o flesh_n 〈◊〉_d 5._o 17._o when_o indeed_o all_o be_v but_o flesh._n paul_n when_o eminent_a in_o holy_a flesh_n be_v a_o fierce_a fighter_n against_o christ_n gospel-spirit_n here_o be_v your_o divinity_n and_o anti-gospel_n teach_v in_o perfect_a contradiction_n to_o the_o declare_a method_n and_o word_n of_o god_n wisdom_n for_o salvation_n in_o every_o point_n some_o care_n be_v take_v to_o preach_v down_o and_o subdue_v the_o brutish_a lust_n of_o litteral_n sodom_n in_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n but_o mystical_a sodomy_n more_o criminal_a than_o litteral_n be_v preach_v up_o for_o salvation_n to_o wit_n such_o establishment_n in_o righteousness_n as_o be_v unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n gross_a sin_n in_o the_o dark_a ignorant_a corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n be_v cry_v down_o but_o all_o mystical_a uncleaness_n adultery_n idolatry_n theft_n murder_n sacrilege_n etc._n etc._n be_v preach_v up_o for_o salvation_n a_o hard_a say_n what_o be_v truth_n say_a pilate_n to_o christ_n not_o wait_v the_o answer_n jo._n 18._o 38._o christ_n have_v tell_v he_o beforehand_o that_o he_o come_v into_o this_o world_n to_o bear_v witness_n to_o the_o truth_n v._n 37._o what_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o vanity_n or_o vanish_v shadow_n be_v in_o this_o world_n the_o whole_a first-creation_n my_o kingdom_n therefore_o say_v he_o be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n or_o to_o be_v manage_v in_o my_o worldly_a law-spirit_n of_o nature_n holy_a flesh_n where_o the_o jew_n will_v fain_o have_v have_v he_o own_o himself_o a_o king_n jo._n 6._o 15._o but_o as_o be_v imply_v of_o the_o next_o and_o to_o be_v manage_v in_o my_o new-creation_n spirit_n of_o truth_n all_o thing_n in_o the_o first-creation_n state_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n be_v but_o vanish_v shadow_n of_o the_o truth_n all_o substantial_a durable_a eternal_a thing_n or_o truth_n in_o the_o second_o this_o be_v the_o good_a confession_n negative_a and_o affirmative_a christ_n witness_v before_o pontius_n 〈◊〉_d 1_o tim._n 6._o 〈◊〉_d as_o we_o find_v jo._n 18._o 36_o 37._o the_o former_a express_v the_o other_o imply_v in_o the_o word_n truth_n christ_n witness_v or_o declare_v in_o his_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v nothing_o of_o truth_n or_o substance_n in_o god_n sight_n nothing_o unchangable_o good_a no_o eternal_a good_a thing_n or_o truth_n but_o in_o the_o new-creation_n state_n and_o world_n in_o and_o over_o which_o he_o own_v himself_o a_o king_n they_o that_o will_v final_o and_o conclusive_o be_v reign_v as_o king_n in_o the_o but_o worldly_a restore_v first-covenant-life_n holy_a flesh_n as_o 1_o cor._n 4._o 8._o will_v be_v find_v pseudo-fift-monarchists_a in_o direct_a hostility_n to_o the_o true_a reign_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o true_a spiritual_a saint_n in_o his_o holy_a gospel-spirit_n and_o so_o in_o a_o flat_a contradiction_n to_o every_o tittle_n of_o his_o gospel-testimony_n christ_n witness_v good_a confession_n to_o pilate_n my_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n give_v the_o dash_n solomon_n proclaim_v we_o on_o all_o first-creation-life_n of_o man_n or_o angel_n with_o all_o the_o thing_n and_o fruit_n thereof_o as_o vanity_n or_o but_o perish_v shadow_n of_o god_n durable_a new-creation_n substance_n thing_n and_o truth_n the_o everlasting_a life_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n with_o the_o bless_a fruit_n thereof_o in_o man_n true_a love_n joy_n peace_n etc._n etc._n to_o from_o and_o with_o god_n and_o all_o right_a fruit_n bring_v forth_o by_o they_o therein_o unto_o god_n all_o these_o be_v everlasting_a incorruptible_a thing_n the_o spiritual_a tree_n root_n and_o branch_n fruit_n leave_n and_o all_o psal_n 1._o 3._o in_o this_o spirit_n of_o truth_n have_v man_n durable_a riches_n life_n food_n and_o clothing_n in_o this_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n only_o can_v they_o right_o worship_v the_o infinite_a divine_a spirit_n or_o father_n he_o must_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n in_o a_o spirit_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o truth_n all_o worshipper_n in_o any_o other_o spirit_n worship_n they_o know_v not_o what_o jo._n 4._o 22-24_a may_v be_v the_o devil_n as_o god_n
16._o t._n also_o he_o have_v set_v the_o world_n in_o their_o heart_n etc._n etc._n when_o man_n 〈◊〉_d six_o or_o set_v up_o for_o themselves_o in_o their_o worldly_a nature_n and_o life_n of_o the_o law_n and_o so_o set_v up_o the_o world_n in_o their_o heart_n as_o the_o only_a object_n of_o their_o desire_n and_o delight_n then_o do_v god_n judicial_o harden_v and_o six_o they_o there_o or_o set_v the_o world_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o then_o be_v their_o high_a wisdom_n a_o black_a darken_v veil_n upon_o their_o heart_n disable_n they_o for_o ever_o find_v out_o the_o work_n of_o god_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o it_o in_o the_o first-creation_n to_o the_o bless_a end_n of_o it_o in_o the_o second_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n fix_v man_n heart_n in_o the_o love_n of_o this_o world_n that_o be_v enmity_n to_o god_n blind_v their_o mind_n that_o the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n may_v not_o shine_v into_o they_o they_o see_v not_o to_o the_o end_n of_o that_o which_o be_v abolish_v two_o cor._n 3._o 13._o so_o set_v up_o for_o salvation_n in_o that_o law-life_n that_o be_v to_o be_v abolish_v that_o glory_n that_o be_v to_o be_v do_v away_o v._n 7._o fleshly_a 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v be_v not_o able_a to_o behold_v the_o spiritual_a glory_n of_o moses_n his_o true_a face_n of_o spiritual_a saint-ship_n he_o therefore_o put_v a_o veil_n on_o it_o that_o be_v come_v forth_o in_o the_o appearance_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n or_o the_o law_n to_o they_o they_o that_o set_v up_o in_o the_o light_n and_o life_n of_o the_o law_n for_o salvation_n set_v up_o in_o the_o veil_n such_o never_o see_v to_o their_o comfort_n the_o true_a face_n inward_a beauty_n and_o spiritual_a glory_n of_o moses_n or_o other_o saint_n nor_o the_o true_a inward_a face_n or_o spiritual_a meaning_n of_o any_o scripture_n all_o spiritual_a thing_n or_o truth_n in_o scripture_n all_o spiritual_a light_n life_n wisdom_n understanding_n all_o thing_n of_o god_n in_o his_o 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habitation_n or_o first_o estate_n jo._n 8._o 44._o judas_n 6._o they_o that_o rebellious_o set_v up_o this_o shadowy_a world_n in_o their_o heart_n can_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n nor_o word_n thereof_o jo._n 14._o 17._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 14._o they_o provoke_v god_n to_o give_v they_o their_o desire_n in_o wrath_n to_o set_v up_o the_o world_n in_o they_o or_o they_o in_o their_o worldly_a law-spirit_n of_o enmity_n and_o death_n to_o choose_v their_o delusion_n isai._n 66._o 4._o send_v they_o strong_a delusion_n that_o they_o shall_v believe_v stan_n lie_n and_o be_v damn_v because_o they_o choose_v rather_o to_o believe_v that_o than_o his_o spirit_n of_o truth_n 2_o thes._n 2._o 10-12_a so_o god_n christ_n themselves_o and_o the_o devil_n all_o concur_v and_o centre_n in_o one_o point_n the_o set_v the_o world_n in_o their_o heart_n or_o fix_v they_o in_o their_o own_o worldly_a spirit_n but_o upon_o very_o differ_v account_n then_o be_v their_o case_n as_o desperate_a as_o that_o of_o the_o evil_a angel_n heb._n 10._o 26_o 27._o though_o yet_o high_o esteem_v of_o man_n as_o owner_n yea_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v they_o most_o abominable_a to_o god_n mystical_a sodomit_n the_o most_o criminal_a sinner_n in_o the_o whole_a world_n by_o be_v set_v or_o fix_v in_o their_o worldly_a spirit_n they_o become_v whole_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v which_o will_v be_v upon_o they_o at_o last_o in_o irresistible_a wrath._n vers._n xii_o i_o know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o good_a in_o they_o but_o for_o a_o man_n to_o rejoice_v and_o to_o do_v good_a in_o his_o life_n solomon_n at_o a_o dear_a rate_n have_v experience_v that_o there_o be_v no_o durable_a unchangeable_a good_a to_o be_v find_v in_o all_o first-creation_n life_n and_o most_o righteous_a action_n or_o thing_n thereof_o no_o true_a joy_n or_o happiness_n to_o be_v have_v in_o this_o world_n but_o by_o do_v what_o be_v true_o good_a in_o god_n sight_n in_o the_o life_n and_o spirit_n of_o the_o next_o true_a godliness_n or_o power_n of_o 〈◊〉_d exerciseable_a only_o in_o the_o gospel-spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v profitable_a to_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 1_o tim._n 4._o 8._o that_o be_v it_o comprehend'_v the_o promise_a spiritual_a life_n of_o christ_n and_o comfort_n thereof_o in_o this_o and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o daily_a increase_n first_o fruit_n of_o it_o here_o and_o fullness_n there_o yea_o also_o the_o promise_n even_o of_o this_o life_n or_o worldly_a thing_n thereof_o such_o as_o 〈◊〉_d seek_v belong_v to_o true_a seeker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o 〈◊〉_d kingdom_n spirit_n all_o these_o shall_v be_v add_v to_o you_o say_v christ_n himself_o mat._n 6._o 31-33_a the_o only_a right_n rejoice_v in_o and_o do_v good_a in_o its_o kind_n with_o such_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n be_v as_o receive_v on_o the_o say_a account_n and_o manage_v in_o the_o kingdom-spirit_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v vers._n 13._o and_o also_o that_o every_o man_n shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o enjoy_v the_o good_a of_o all_o his_o labour_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n it_o be_v in_o the_o unspeakable_a gift_n of_o god_n only_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o inmost_a man_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o life_n hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n can_v feed_v upon_o the_o hide_a manna_n the_o divine_a glory_n as_o veil_v by_o that_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o thereby_o also_o unvail_v or_o render_v visible_a in_o a_o sutableness_n only_o to_o 〈◊〉_d not_o natural_a understanding_n in_o man_n or_o angel_n the_o never-perishing_a meat_n and_o drink_n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n of_o the_o kingdom_n the_o divine_a and_o creature-glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o mediator_n be_v the_o thing_n true_a saint_n eat_v drink_v feed_v and_o live_v upon_o enjoy_v rejoice_v and_o delight_v in_o even_o in_o the_o peculiar_a delight_n of_o 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this_o riddle_n of_o providence_n in_o outward_a dispensation_n to_o friend_n as_o 〈◊〉_d and_o foe_n as_o friend_n he_o see_v not_o this_o mystery_n that_o when_o the_o wicked_a spring_n as_o the_o grass_n and_o all_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n flourish_n it_o be_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v destroy_v for_o ever_o psal._n 92._o 6_o 7._o they_o be_v in_o their_o various_a self-pleasing_a wicked_a way_n but_o treasure_v up_o wrath_n for_o themselves_o against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o post_v to_o eternal_a death_n as_o happy_a as_o they_o both_o seem_v to_o themselves_o and_o other_o to_o be_v god_n abuse_a patience_n and_o long-suffring_a towards_o they_o will_v be_v find_v at_o wind_v up_o a_o signal_n aggravation_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n yet_o mean_a while_n god_n magnify_v his_o mercy_n towards_o they_o in_o give_v they_o so_o large_a a_o time_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o advantage_n by_o his_o instruct_v warning_n for_o prevent_v the_o wrath_n to_o 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9_o 21._o the_o profess_v jew_n blaspheme_v and_o crucify_v christ_n paul_n breathe_v out_o threaten_n and_o slaughter_n against_o the_o disciple_n of_o the_o lord_n from_o a_o fond_a conceit_n overvalue_v for_o and_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o restore_v life_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n and_o the_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o man_n therein_o so_o as_o to_o prefer_v it_o to_o the_o everlasting_a life_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o the_o second_o this_o 〈◊〉_d when_o paul_n be_v happy_o deliver_v from_o he_o find_v his_o jewish_a profess_v brethren_n still_o in_o rom._n 10._o 1_o 3._o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o god_n gospel_n righteousness_n in_o the_o second_o and_o so_o zealous_a for_o their_o own_o law-righteousness_n in_o the_o first_o while_o thus_o ignorant_a as_o he_o once_o and_o so_o pardonable_a and_o curable_a he_o earnest_o pray_v they_o may_v so_o accept_v of_o and_o receive_v his_o gospel-instruction_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v he_o have_v great_a 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heb._n 12._o 15_o 16._o such_o wilful_a oppose_a instead_o of_o obedient_a submit_v to_o god_n righteousness_n rom._n 10._o 3._o and_o jam._n 4._o 7._o keep_v his_o man_n from_o ever_o enter_v into_o god_n righteousness_n david_n the_o type_n and_o christ_n the_o truth_n intercede_v against_o such_o incorrigible_a enemy_n let_v 〈◊〉_d not_o come_v into_o thy_o righteousness_n psal._n 69._o 27._o let_v their_o habitation_n be_v desolate_a ver_fw-la 25._o '_o be_v not_o then_o righteous_a overmuch_o or_o overlong_a by_o overmuch_o value_v and_o over_o long_o stay_v in_o that_o first-covenant_n life_n place_n or_o state_n whence_o by_o the_o death_n and_o loss_n of_o all_o thou_o be_v there_o possess_v of_o the_o true_a spiritual_a child_n of_o christ_n break_v forth_o into_o the_o new-creature-life_n of_o god_n hos._n 13._o 13._o be_v not_o over-pleased_a transport_v and_o delight_v with_o the_o fade_a righteous_a life_n of_o thy_o own_o nature_n so_o as_o to_o be_v leaven_v and_o sour_v into_o a_o bitter_a enmity_n against_o that_o spiritual_a life_n of_o christ_n in_o which_o alone_a any_o can_v be_v save_v prefer_v not_o thy_o mortal_a to_o god_n immortal_a righteous_a life_n why_o shall_v thou_o destroy_v thyself_o or_o be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o undo_v for_o ever_o this_o by_o turn_v all_o the_o fade_a life_n righteousness_n wisdom_n beauty_n and_o glory_n by_o christ_n himself_o set_v up_o in_o and_o put_v upon_o thou_o into_o a_o perfect_a abomination_n to_o he_o and_o cause_n of_o final_a desolation_n to_o thyself_o vers._n 17._o be_v not_o overmuch_o wicked_a neither_o be_v thou_o foolish_a why_o shall_v thou_o die_v before_o thy_o time_n heb._n not_o in_o thy_o time_n here_o be_v another_o branch_n of_o solomon_n advice_n to_o another_o sort_n of_o man_n who_o he_o call_v wicked_a live_v in_o the_o vile_a affection_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n refuse_v the_o redeemer_n purchase_v and_o offer_v deliverance_n out_o of_o that_o most_o palpable_o evil_a and_o shameful_a state_n of_o
father_n act._n 1._o 4._o what_o be_v this_o he_o say_v say_v his_o disciple_n we_o can_v tell_v what_o he_o say_v or_o mean_n joh._n 16._o 16_o 18._o such_o mysterious_a thing_n or_o word_n do_v absolute_o nonplus_n man_n be_v wisdom_n it_o know_v not_o what_o in_o the_o world_n to_o make_v of_o they_o hence_o man_n think_v or_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n who_o shall_v ascend_v to_o heaven_n to_o bring_v down_o christ_n to_o i_o in_o that_o new-creation_n life_n and_o wisdom_n you_o talk_v of_o that_o be_v above_o my_o understanding_n and_o out_o of_o the_o reach_n of_o my_o wisdom_n vain_a man_n suspect_v not_o his_o own_o wisdom_n as_o to_o its_o sufficiency_n for_o the_o reach_a any_o thing_n that_o concern_v he_o and_o so_o conclude_v all_o the_o spiritual_a heavenly_a truth_n and_o mystery_n the_o saint_n speak_v of_o be_v just_a nothing_o so_o all_o the_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o scripture_n all_o gospel-truth_n be_v reject_v to_o a_o tittle_n the_o death_n and_o loss_n of_o 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thing_n and_o to_o know_v the_o wickedness_n of_o folly_n even_o of_o foolishness_n and_o madness_n solomon_n here_o by_o way_n of_o confirmation_n to_o what_o he_o have_v say_v v_o 24._o offer_v his_o own_o certain_a experience_n of_o the_o utter_a impossibility_n of_o reach_v and_o discern_a new-creation_n life_n wisdom_n and_o thing_n of_o god_n in_o the_o single_a first-creation_n life_n and_o understanding_n of_o man._n few_n if_o any_o travel_n and_o reach_v so_o far_o in_o this_o wisdom_n as_o he_o have_v through_o a_o super-eminency_n therein_o and_o as_o to_o the_o insufficiency_n of_o his_o own_o wisdom_n however_o great_a 1_o king_n 4._o 29_o 34._o for_o direct_v his_o step_n and_o order_v his_o conversation_n aright_o before_o god_n this_o do_v sufficient_o appear_v by_o his_o fall_v again_o under_o the_o prevail_a lust_n and_o vile_a affection_n of_o the_o very_a corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n in_o he_o he_o do_v set_v his_o heart_n to_o experience_n the_o wickedness_n 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mystical_a sodomite_n both_o most_o crooked_a perverse_a and_o abominable_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o thought_n be_v what_o they_o will_v in_o their_o own_o such_o establishment_n in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n as_o be_v high_o esteem_v among_o man_n be_v abomination_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n such_o a_o evil_a concupiscence_n lust_n or_o covetousness_n after_o and_o delight_n in_o the_o mystical_a riches_n fruit_n wisdom_n glory_n and_o righteousness_n of_o their_o own_o nature_n or_o house_n as_o make_v they_o final_o to_o despise_v the_o durable_a riches_n wisdom_n life_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o that_o spirit_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v his_o house_n and_o to_o refuse_v the_o require_a exchange_n of_o all_o their_o fade_a vanity_n for_o they_o be_v death_n without_o mercy_n thus_o do_v man_n by_o a_o evil_a covetousness_n to_o their_o own_o house_n consult_v shame_n to_o themselves_o and_o get_v everlasting_a contempt_n as_o vessel_n of_o dishonour_n hab._n 2._o 9_o 10._o this_o do_v the_o pharisee_n who_o be_v thus_o covetous_a luk._n 16._o 14_o 15._o this_o fix_v man_n in_o a_o unchangeable_a bloody_a mind_n of_o enmity_n to_o the_o constant_a steady_a right_a psa._n 51._o 10._o unchangable_o straight_a creature-spirit_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o truth_n and_o to_o god_n most_o high_a the_o defect_n of_o man_n or_o what_o be_v want_v to_o he_o for_o eternal_a life_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n corrupt_a or_o righteous_a from_o which_o since_o the_o fall_n filth_n of_o flesh_n or_o spirit_n be_v inseparable_a can_v be_v number_v for_o he_o want_v every_o thing_n all_o thing_n spiritual_a heavenly_a and_o eternal_a and_o must_v part_v with_o every_o thing_n he_o have_v for_o they_o till_o poor_a desolate_a and_o undo_v in_o himself_o he_o can_v be_v rich_a and_o strong_a in_o god_n till_o impoverish_v even_o to_o death_n in_o his_o own_o spirit_n not_o rich_a in_o god_n but_o wretched_a poor_a blind_a and_o naked_a destitute_a of_o and_o want_v all_o thing_n for_o eternal_a life_n enmity_n to_o god_n and_o that_o spirit_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o alone_o any_o can_v be_v save_v be_v as_o inseparable_a from_o man_n in_o the_o corrupt_a or_o righteous_a life_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n of_o nature_n as_o the_o ethiopian_a hue_n or_o leopard_n spot_n from_o they_o jer._n 13._o 23._o till_o the_o say_a exchange_n by_o death_n be_v obedient_o yield_v to_o the_o term_n god_n wisdom_n put_v his_o on_o man_n as_o his_o part_n in_o order_n to_o a_o entrance_n into_o his_o new_a and_o everlasting_a covenant-life_n on_o which_o he_o will_v certain_o perform_v his_o part_n of_o that_o covenant_n in_o give_v he_o that_o life_n the_o thing_n man_n want_v for_o salvation_n can_v be_v number_v all_o the_o numberless_a spiritual_a new-creation_n thing_n the_o everlasting_a creature-life_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n with_o the_o innumerable_a fruit_n to_o be_v bring_v forth_o by_o man_n therein_o to_o god_n and_o the_o innumerable_a fruit_n of_o god_n love_v therein_o 〈◊〉_d man_n love_n joy_n peace_n etc._n etc._n gal._n 5._o 22_o 23._o all_o these_o thing_n be_v want_v that_o be_v every_o thing_n vers._n xvi_o i_o commune_v with_o my_o own_o heart_n say_v lo_o i_o be_o come_v to_o great_a estate_n and_o have_v get_v more_o wisdom_n than_o all_o they_o that_o have_v be_v before_o i_o in_o jerusalem_n yea_o my_o heart_n have_v great_a experience_n heb._n see_v much_o of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n solomon_n be_v eminent_a in_o mystical_a earthly-jerusalem_n life_n and_o in_o the_o ornament_n or_o excellent_a best_a and_o most_o spiritual_a enlighten_v gift_n of_o the_o heavenly_a in_o this_o supereminent_a wisdom_n and_o understanding_n the_o vain_a thought_n and_o puss_v up_o imagination_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n be_v that_o he_o now_o want_v nothing_o for_o the_o render_v he_o complete_o happy_a his_o wisdom_n and_o largeness_n of_o heart_n be_v as_o the_o
deep_a dark_a dungeon_n and_o miry_a pit_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o filth_n of_o flesh_n or_o spirit_n a_o literal_a or_o mystical_a sodom_n in_o the_o corrupt_a or_o righteous_a life_n thereof_o in_o the_o dark_a as_o to_o the_o excellent_a thing_n god_n offer_v and_o whole_o dispose_v and_o incline_v to_o close_v with_o satan_n offer_n out_o of_o his_o vast_a heap_n of_o perish_a vanity_n merriment_n and_o jollity_n in_o such_o a_o destructive_a course_n be_v madness_n god_n therefore_o call_v man_n into_o a_o state_n of_o poverty_n mourning_n and_o death_n as_o to_o all_o this_o life_n of_o vanity_n and_o that_o as_o the_o only_a possible_a way_n of_o his_o deliverance_n from_o all_o evil_a prov._n 1._o 33._o vers._n iii_o i_o seek_v in_o my_o heart_n to_o give_v myself_o unto_o wine_n yet_o acquaint_v my_o heart_n with_o wisdom_n and_o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o folly_n till_o i_o may_v see_v what_o be_v that_o good_a for_o the_o son_n of_o man_n which_o they_o shall_v do_v under_o the_o heaven_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n vers._n iu._n i_o make_v i_o great_a work_n i_o build_v i_o house_n i_o plant_v i_o vineyard_n vers._n v._o i_o make_v i_o garden_n and_o orchard_n and_o i_o plant_v tree_n in_o they_o of_o all_o kind_n of_o fruit_n vers._n vi_o i_o make_v i_o pool_n of_o water_n to_o water_v therewith_o the_o wood_n that_o bring_v forth_o tree_n vers._n vii_o i_o get_v i_o servant_n and_o maiden_n and_o have_v servant_n bear_v in_o my_o house_n also_o i_o have_v great_a possession_n of_o great_a and_o small_a cattle_n above_o all_o that_o be_v in_o jerusalem_n before_o i_o vers._n viii_o i_o gather_v i_o also_o silver_n and_o gold_n and_o the_o peculiar_a treasure_n of_o king_n and_o of_o the_o province_n i_o get_v i_o men-singer_n and_o women-singer_n and_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n as_o musical_a instrument_n and_o that_o of_o all_o sort_n vers._n ix_o so_o i_o be_v great_a and_o increase_v more_o than_o all_o that_o be_v before_o i_o in_o jerusalem_n also_o my_o wisdom_n remain_v with_o i_o vers._n x._o and_o whatsoever_o my_o eye_n desire_v i_o keep_v not_o from_o they_o i_o withhold_v not_o my_o heart_n from_o any_o joy_n for_o my_o heart_n rejoice_v in_o all_o my_o labour_n and_o this_o be_v my_o portion_n of_o all_o my_o labour_n here_o be_v in_o letter_n a_o large_a account_n of_o solomon_n most_o desirable_a circumstance_n as_o to_o his_o outward_a condition_n in_o this_o world_n he_o excel_v other_o king_n in_o all_o kind_n of_o wealth_n wisdom_n greatness_n and_o honour_n 1_o king_n 10._o 23._o of_o all_o worldly_a contentment_n he_o have_v more_o than_o heart_n can_v wish_v and_o he_o set_v his_o heart_n to_o deny_v no_o desire_n thereof_o but_o fetch_v up_o the_o utmost_a pleasure_n and_o satisfaction_n to_o himself_o that_o all_o these_o thing_n can_v afford_v he_o to_o interpret_v then_o every_o outward_a circumstance_n be_v figurative_a to_o the_o inward_a condition_n and_o mystical_a riches_n of_o his_o spirit_n all_o import_n in_o mystery_n his_o beautiful_a structure_n in_o the_o glory_n and_o wisdom_n of_o a_o first-covenant_n life_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n therein_o all_o this_o paul_n count_v dung_n and_o part_v with_o for_o the_o riches_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o his_o gospel-spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n phil._n 3._o 6-9_a the_o wisdom_n inward_a beauty_n and_o excellent_a natural_a accomplishment_n of_o solomon_n spirit_n be_v here_o represent_v by_o stately_a house_n fruitful_a garden_n orchard_n etc._n etc._n at_o length_n in_o the_o awaken_v principle_n of_o true_a wisdom_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n he_o see_v and_o declare_v the_o vanity_n of_o his_o break_a cistern_n or_o leaky_a natural_a vessel_n with_o all_o the_o fade_a water_n building_n planting_n and_o fruitfulness_n thereof_o all_o within_o man_n and_o all_o from_o without_o relate_v to_o he_o in_o this_o world_n be_v but_o meat_n for_o a_o belly_n and_o a_o belly_n for_o meat_n all_o perish_v vanity_n god_n will_v destroy_v all_o belly_n and_o meat_n desire_n and_o desireable_n all_o confidence_n laughter_n mirth_n and_o joy_n therein_o be_v folly_n and_o madness_n all_o natural_a perfection_n and_o excellency_n in_o the_o unstained_a purity_n of_o his_o first-creation_n state_n together_o with_o the_o convince_a discovery_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o spiritual_a perfection_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o second_o soon_o run_v out_o of_o the_o leaky_a natural_a vessel_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n he_o do_v not_o long_o keep_v the_o twofold_a water_n of_o first-covenant_n life_n or_o second-covenant_n light_n the_o loss_n of_o both_o soon_o leave_v he_o and_o all_o his_o posterity_n in_o darkness_n and_o death_n dead_a in_o 〈◊〉_d and_o sin_n solomon_n find_v all_o his_o natural_a bravery_n outward_a or_o inward_a but_o totter_a house_n leaky_a vessel_n all_o his_o possession_n therein_o altogether_o vanity_n in_o the_o infallible_a light_n of_o spiritual_a wisdom_n he_o make_v a_o right_a judgement_n of_o his_o natural_a principle_n and_o all_o fruit_n work_n or_o building_n therein_o type_v by_o the_o abundant_a literal_a variety_n of_o pompous_a house_n plantation_n etc._n etc._n all_o be_v vanity_n say_v he_o this_o be_v the_o result_n this_o his_o verdict_n on_o the_o review_n of_o all_o after_o his_o full_a trial_n large_a draught_n and_o utmost_a experience_n of_o all_o possible_a desireable_n or_o satisfaction_n to_o be_v find_v in_o nature_n to_o particularize_v far_o men-singer_n and_o women-singer_n may_v sit_o signify_v the_o well-tuned_a frame_n and_o pleasant_a harmony_n of_o solomon_n spirit_n in_o the_o orderly_a comportment_n and_o beautiful_a subjection_n of_o the_o sensual_a to_o his_o rational_a and_o intellectual_a power_n figure_v by_o great_a and_o small_a cattle_n make_v up_o but_o the_o humane_a beast_n in_o scripture_n language_n every_o man_n be_v a_o beast_n by_o his_o own_o knowledge_n in_o the_o utmost_a wisdom_n of_o his_o own_o nature_n earthly_a sensual_a so_o all_o in_o man_n or_o angel_n be_v call_v short_a of_o spiritual_a new-creation_n life_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n judas_n 19_o so_o if_o fix_v in_o devilish_a by_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o that_o spirit_n and_o god_n most_o high_a jam._n 3._o 15._o the_o head_n of_o fall_v angel_n in_o the_o fade_a glory_n of_o first-creation_n life_n rebellious_o exalt_v against_o the_o second_o be_v the_o most_o subtle_a beast_n in_o the_o first_o world_n or_o field_n gen._n 3._o 1._o solomon_n gather_v silver_n and_o gold_n be_v great_a and_o increase_v more_o than_o all_o before_o he_o in_o jerusalem_n mystical_a gold_n and_o silver_n the_o peculiar_a treasure_n of_o king_n such_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n scribe_n pharisee_n etc._n etc._n in_o the_o riches_n flourish_n and_o fruitfulness_n of_o their_o own_o restore_a nature_n make_v wise_a strong_a and_o honourable_a by_o and_o in_o christ_n there_o as_o crucify_v the_o prince_n of_o life_n in_o the_o next_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n in_o sum_n he_o exceed_v all_o such_o mystical_a 1_o cor._n 4._o 8._o as_o well_o as_o literal_a king_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o wisdom_n and_o for_o riches_n inward_a and_o outward_a and_o his_o great_a delight_n in_o both_o and_o all_o be_v figure_v by_o man_n and_o women-singer_n with_o musical_a instrument_n of_o all_o sort_n import_v his_o full_a enjoyment_n of_o the_o utmost_a delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n nature_n in_o its_o most_o widen_v capacity_n can_v take_v in_o whatever_o his_o eye_n desire_v he_o keep_v not_o from_o they_o nor_o withhold_v his_o heart_n from_o any_o joy_n he_o allow_v himself_o a_o latitude_n of_o ramble_a to_o take_v his_o utmost_a pleasure_n in_o all_o the_o literal_a and_o all_o the_o mystical_a riches_n and_o fruit_n of_o his_o labour_n he_o rejoice_v in_o this_o portion_n as_o the_o result_n of_o all_o his_o labour_n reckon_v he_o have_v ground_n so_o to_o do_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n that_o remain_v with_o he_o in_o &_o under_o all_o this_o do_n be_v the_o only_a preservative_n in_o he_o that_o keep_v he_o from_o sink_v and_o drown_v in_o this_o full_a tide_n and_o affluence_n of_o all_o worldly_a desireable_n stream_v into_o he_o he_o give_v proof_n of_o the_o awaken_v exercise_n of_o this_o wisdom_n in_o this_o recantation-book_n and_o of_o the_o contrary_a judgement_n thereof_o to_o man_n at_o best_a as_o to_o the_o thing_n wherein_o his_o true_a happiness_n lie_v in_o the_o hurry_n of_o his_o busy_a active_a natural_a mind_n in_o worldly_a contrivance_n and_o enjoyment_n this_o true_a wisdom_n in_o he_o lay_v sore_o cloud_v obstruct_a silence_a and_o neglect_v but_o at_o last_o up_o it_o get_v under_o christ_n powerful_a influence_n and_o pronounce_v himself_o and_o all_o his_o former_a design_n work_n and_o enjoyment_n in_o his_o own_o
fade_a nature_n vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n as_o follow_v we_o vers._n xi_o then_o i_o look_v on_o all_o the_o work_n that_o my_o hand_n have_v wrought_v and_o on_o the_o labour_n that_o i_o have_v labour_v to_o do_v and_o behold_v all_o be_v vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n and_o there_o be_v no_o profit_n under_o the_o sun_n solomon_n in_o the_o infallible_a light_n and_o wisdom_n of_o the_o second_o look_v upon_o all_o his_o work_n labour_n and_o enjoyment_n in_o the_o first-creation_n world_n and_o life_n and_o find_v all_o vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n of_o no_o profit_n avail_n or_o conducibleness_n at_o all_o to_o true_a happiness_n but_o rather_o as_o mistake_v and_o abuse_v signal_n let_v and_o hindrance_n thereunto_o all_o will_v come_v to_o nothing_o and_o therefore_o final_o trust_v in_o and_o rely_v upon_o will_v leave_v man_n naked_a and_o destitute_a to_o eternity_n in_o all_o moil_a and_o toil_a in_o his_o own_o nature_n he_o be_v find_v in_o direct_a enmity_n to_o god_n and_o that_o spirit_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o alone_o he_o can_v be_v save_v all_o life_n goodness_n thing_n of_o this_o world_n be_v not_o only_o unprofitable_a but_o destructive_a to_o man_n if_o rest_v in_o his_o inevitable_a loss_n of_o all_o be_v legible_o write_v out_o in_o the_o changeable_a nature_n of_o all_o for_o his_o own_o read_n the_o resolute_a choose_n therefore_o his_o own_o fade_a creature-life_n and_o thing_n before_o above_z and_o against_o the_o unchangeable_a creature-life_n of_o the_o creator_n and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n therein_o with_o all_o the_o evernew_a fruit_n thereof_o thing_n of_o god_n be_v a_o unpardonable_a crime_n the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o gospel-life_n of_o christ_n the_o great_a the_o presumptuous_a sin_n unto_o death_n exclusive_a to_o all_o benefit_n of_o christ_n sacrifice_n all_o intercession_n of_o christ_n or_o true_a saint_n jo._n 5._o 16._o heb._n 10._o 26._o so_o will_v man_n be_v leave_v for_o ever_o in_o the_o most_o forlorn_a condition_n imaginable_a unutterable_a torment_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n vers._n xii_o and_o i_o turn_v myself_o to_o behold_v wisdom_n and_o madness_n and_o folly_n for_o what_o can_v the_o man_n do_v that_o come_v after_o the_o king_n even_o that_o which_o have_v be_v already_o do_v solomon_n turn_v from_o his_o own_o fallible_a to_o the_o infallible_a wisdom_n of_o god_n or_o light_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o which_o he_o see_v the_o perpetual_a course_n of_o madness_n and_o folly_n he_o have_v be_v guilty_a of_o under_o the_o conduct_n of_o his_o own_o so_o see_v he_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o his_o new-covenant_n spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o folly_n of_o man_n throwout_a in_o his_o old-covenant_n spirit_n of_o nature_n partaker_n of_o that_o creature-ho_o ghost_n or_o spirit_n that_o be_v in_o personal_a union_n with_o the_o divine_a be_v bring_v into_o 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vers._n xiii_o then_o i_o see_v that_o wisdom_n excel_v folly_n as_o far_o as_o light_n excel_v darkness_n wisdom_n and_o folly_n light_n and_o darkness_n character_n the_o first_o and_o second_o covenant_n or_o old_a and_o new_a creation_n law_n and_o gospel-principle_n of_o life_n desire_n thought_n and_o action_n in_o men._n the_o excellency_n of_o the_o second_o admit_v no_o comparison_n with_o the_o first_o the_o first_o have_v no_o glory_n wisdom_n light_n righteousness_n to_o the_o second_o that_o excell_n and_o remain_n for_o ever_o 2_o cor._n 3._o 10_o 11._o the_o first_o be_v marvellous_a darkness_n as_o to_o all_o spiritual_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o grand_a concern_v of_o man_n the_o second_o marvellous_a light_n discover_v all_o thing_n divine_a spiritual_a and_o natural_a in_o their_o distinct_a goodness_n you_o be_v darkness_n in_o your_o own_o spirit_n of_o nature_n corrupt_a or_o enlighten_v now_o be_v you_o light_v in_o the_o lord_n spirit_n of_o grace_n walk_v as_o 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and_o confusion_n of_o face_n all_o they_o refuse_v obedient_o to_o part_v with_o will_v be_v forcible_o tear_v from_o they_o in_o final_a wrath._n all_o their_o fade_a goodness_n or_o beauty_n 〈◊〉_d consume_v in_o their_o eternal_a grave_n from_o their_o dwell_n their_o whole_a mystical_a house_n earthly_a habitation_n or_o person_n all_o the_o goodness_n of_o that_o natural_a state_n they_o choose_v for_o their_o dwell_n ps._n 49._o 14._o there_o be_v no_o middle_a state_n for_o ever_o between_o the_o poor_a wise_a child_n that_o will_v be_v eternal_o rich_a in_o heaven_n and_o the_o old_a rich_a foolish_a king_n that_o will_v be_v eternal_o poor_a in_o hell_n the_o poor_a wise_a child_n believ'_v and_o follow_v we_o the_o faithful_a say_n of_o christ_n spiritual_a law_n or_o gospel-spirit_n the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n he_o be_v content_a willing_a yea_o glad_a
have_v worse_o on_o it_o than_o the_o litteral_n sodomite_n in_o filth_n of_o flesh_n his_o great_a advance_n and_o 〈◊〉_d advantage_n towards_o salvation_n neglect_v and_o abuse_v do_v high_o aggravate_v his_o evil_n of_o sin_n and_o according_o will_n be_v his_o evil_n of_o punishment_n for_o ever_o after_o all_o exaltation_n with_o capernaum_n in_o first-covenant-life_n and_o second_o covenant_n or_o gospel-light_n even_o up_o to_o heaven_n so_o as_o 〈◊〉_d to_o see_v and_o then_o obstinate_o refuse_v god_n only_o appoint_v way_n of_o entrance_n the_o death_n of_o their_o earthly_a spirit_n of_o nature_n for_o the_o life_n of_o his_o heavenly_a spirit_n of_o grace_n will_v all_o such_o mystical_a sodomit_n be_v tumble_v or_o thrust_v down_o to_o hell_n where_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o tolerable_a for_o litteral_n sodom_n then_o for_o they_o mat._n 11._o 20-24_a luk._n 10._o 12-15_a christ_n himself_o give_v the_o reason_n for_o this_o difference_n in_o punishment_n v._n 21._o 23._o 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the_o light_n or_o law_n of_o nature_n within_o they_o accuse_v or_o excuse_v their_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n as_o find_v compliant_a with_o or_o contrary_a thereunto_o ro._n 2._o 15._o god_n rule_n give_v in_o the_o scriptur_n of_o truth_n in_o reference_n to_o all_o man_n be_v this_o if_o any_o be_v unfaithful_a in_o and_o to_o their_o little_a dim_a rational_a candlelight_n in_o some_o degree_n set_v up_o a_o fresh_a by_o the_o redeemer_n in_o all_o man_n if_o they_o do_v allow_v themselves_o in_o a_o constant_a course_n of_o rebel_a against_o the_o same_o without_o any_o remorse_n or_o change_n of_o mind_n they_o will_v not_o be_v true_a to_o high_a natural_a light_n in_o the_o actual_a privilege_n of_o a_o first-covenant_n life_n and_o less_o yet_o to_o the_o high_a spiritual_a new-covenant_n gospel-light_n if_o not_o only_o offer_v but_o actual_o receive_v by_o they_o luk._n 16._o 10_o 11._o he_o that_o be_v unjust_a in_o the_o least_o be_v or_o will_v be_v unjust_a also_o in_o much_o those_o that_o be_v not_o faithful_a in_o the_o unrighteous_a mammon_n the_o fade_a light_n or_o also_o life_n and_o inward_a riches_n of_o their_o own_o restore_v nature_n which_o yet_o be_v but_o a_o spirit_n or_o state_n of_o bondage_n to_o they_o and_o enmity_n to_o god_n at_o best_a as_o in_o paul_n before_o gospel-conversion_n who_o will_v commit_v to_o their_o trust_n the_o true_a riches_n those_o that_o do_v not_o right_o use_v any_o fade_a light_n wisdom_n life_n riches_n in_o their_o own_o spirit_n of_o nature_n by_o such_o active_a obedience_n as_o be_v performable_a therein_o and_o with_o while_o that_o be_v god_n dispensation_n to_o they_o and_o then_o by_o such_o passive_a obedience_n in_o despise_v surrender_v and_o give_v all_o up_o as_o dung_n with_o paul_n when_o god_n require_v it_o in_o order_n to_o receive_v his_o more_o excellent_a spiritual_a heavenly_a gospel-life_n in_o a_o resurrection-state_n phil._n 3._o 6-10_a how_o shall_v they_o ever_o 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judas_n 7._o none_o fix_v in_o enmity_n to_o god_n can_v reasonable_o expect_v less_o than_o the_o unchangeable_a wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o they_o there_o remain's_n to_o they_o all_o one_o and_o tother_o nothing_o but_o a_o certain_a fearful_a look_v for_o of_o judgement_n and_o fiery_a indignation_n to_o devour_v they_o all_o foolish_a king_n that_o choose_v to_o live_v and_o walk_v contrary_a to_o god_n in_o a_o know_a spirit_n of_o enmity_n and_o at_o a_o all-adventure_n with_o he_o levit._n 26._o 21._o 23_o in_o their_o start_n ps._n 78._o 57_o unsteady_a spirit_n of_o nature_n when_o offer_v his_o constant_a right_a steady_a gospel-spirit_n of_o grace_n that_o david_n pray_v for_o ps._n 51._o 10._o he_o will_v walk_v contrary_a to_o they_o levit._n 26._o 24._o in_o a_o unchangeable_a dispensation_n of_o wrath_n and_o but_o at_o a_o all-adventure_n with_o they_o while_o that_o first-covenant_n principle_n be_v his_o dispensation_n to_o they_o and_o their_o active_a obedience_n require_v therein_o when_o they_o break_v with_o he_o he_o will_v break_v with_o they_o they_o shall_v know_v his_o breach_n of_o promise_n therein_o they_o break_v the_o first-covenant_n by_o refuse_v christ_n in_o the_o second_o jer._n 31._o 32._o they_o break_v it_o by_o keep_v up_o that_o life_n he_o crucify_v and_o warn'_v they_o to_o depart_v out_o of_o as_o not_o their_o rest_n but_o sore_a destruction_n mic._n 2._o 10._o it_o be_v pollute_v with_o filth_n of_o spirit_n though_o in_o part_n cleanse_v from_o filth_n of_o flesh_n the_o evil_n do_v by_o man_n in_o his_o first_o state_n and_o mortal_a body_n upon_o earth_n must_v be_v answer_v for_o by_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o the_o second_o child_n that_o shall_v stand_v up_o for_o ever_o in_o his_o stead_n in_o a_o resurrection_n of_o damnation_n no_o old_a foolish_a king_n or_o other_o fix_a sinner_n at_o present_a upon_o earth_n before_o or_o after_o from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o this_o world_n shall_v ever_o 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to_o in_o our_o nature_n his_o declare_a method_n and_o way_n of_o save_v they_o but_o they_o will_v not_o o_o jerusalem_n jerusalem_n say_v he_o mean_v the_o mystical_a earthly-jerusalem_n party_n of_o man_n under_o law_n or_o gospel_n jew_n or_o christian_a gentile_n the_o old_a foolish_a king_n reign_v in_o a_o first_o covenant_n righteous_a life_n or_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a before_o absolute_o fix_v there_o against_o the_o second_o and_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a how_o often_o will_v i_o have_v gather_v thy_o child_n together_o as_o a_o hen_n gather_v her_o chicken_n under_o her_o wing_n and_o you_o will_v not_o behold_v therefore_o your_o house_n be_v leave_v unto_o you_o desolate_a mat._n 23._o 37_o 38._o luk._n 13._o 34_o 35._o how_o oft_o will_v i_o have_v gather_v thou_o under_o the_o protect_a shadow_n and_o cherish_a influence_n of_o my_o divine_a and_o creature-wing_n my_o almighty_a divine_a and_o irresistible_o mighty_a new-creation_n power_n for_o your_o security_n and_o everlasting_a blessedness_n and_o you_o will_v not_o therefore_o be_v your_o house_n or_o immortal_a be_v that_o you_o have_v consult_v shame_n to_o by_o your_o evil_n covet_v choose_v and_o delight_v in_o the_o fade_a perish_a riches_n and_o glory_n thereof_o in_o preference_n to_o my_o durable_a and_o everlasting_a when_o offer_v you_o hab_o 2._o 9_o be_v leave_v unto_o you_o desolate_a in_o everlasting_a contempt_n destitute_a of_o all_o good_a and_o in_o utmostmisery_n under_o the_o positive_a 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n for_o evermore_o but_o christ_n do_v not_o rise_v up_o and_o shut_v the_o door_n of_o the_o kingdom_n upon_o any_o man_n luke_o 13._o 25_o nor_o swear_v in_o his_o wrath_n they_o shall_v never_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n till_o he_o have_v wait_v to_o be_v gracious_a and_o try_v all_o way_n and_o mean_n for_o their_o good_a they_o can_v wish_v or_o desire_v isai._n 5._o 4._o there_o be_v no_o end_n of_o all_o the_o people_n no_o not_o 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life_n and_o thing_n preach_v this_o in_o every_o such_o man_n be_v own_o breast_n hence_o have_v the_o stout_a and_o most_o peremptory_a self-confident_n a_o secret_a bondage_n all_o their_o life-time_n in_o that_o state_n through_o fear_n of_o death_n heb._n 2._o 15._o and_o further_o even_o their_o first-covenant_n law-light_n point_v towards_o christ_n for_o spiritual_a eternal_a life_n who_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o give_v it_o to_o all_o that_o right_o come_v to_o he_o for_o it_o and_o submit_v to_o his_o term_n of_o receive_v it_o even_o the_o death_n and_o loss_n of_o all_o they_o be_v possess_v of_o in_o the_o first-covenant_n as_o loss_n and_o dung_n phil._n 3._o 6_o 10._o for_o the_o everlasting_a life_n and_o durable_a riches_n of_o the_o second_o joh._n 5._o 40._o &_o 6._o 54._o &_o 10._o 28._o &_o 17._o 2_o 3._o know_o then_o to_o choose_v the_o former_a hold_v fast_o their_o own_o in_o the_o first_o in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n own_o in_o the_o 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2._o he_o know_v all_o they_o will_v do_v towards_o he_o and_o all_o he_o will_v do_v with_o they_o for_o ever_o from_o eternity_n all_o futurity_n have_v be_v manifest_a to_o his_o infinite_a divine_a understanding_n from_o eternity_n and_o to_o his_o all-searching_a new-creature_n understanding_n from_o everlasting_a but_o they_o that_o be_v never_o bring_v into_o the_o exercise_n of_o bodily_a or_o if_o that_o not_o into_o the_o exercise_n of_o a_o first-covenant_n life_n such_o have_v not_o have_v the_o opportunity_n of_o a_o trial_n how_o they_o will_v demean_v themselves_o therein_o as_o less_o guilty_a then_o they_o will_v have_v more_o rest_n or_o at_o least_o less_o torment_n and_o wrath_n for_o their_o portion_n than_o the_o other_o though_o or_o in_o case_n they_o also_o perish_v for_o ever_o for_o as_o there_o be_v difference_n in_o salvation_n glory_n joy_n and_o enjoyment_n so_o in_o damnation_n --_o shame_n sorrow_n
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the_o broken-spirited_n saint_n as_o to_o all_o that_o have_v the_o praise_n of_o god_n luk._n 16._o 15._o rom._n 2._o 29._o one_o such_o contrite-spirited_n man_n god_n value'_v more_o than_o all_o angel_n and_o man_n in_o the_o unbroken_a excellency_n of_o the_o whole_a first-creation_n isa._n 66._o 2._o how_o vast_o distant_a be_v god_n thought_n and_o man_n in_o this_o matter_n again_o the_o more_o sad_a and_o mar_v the_o countenance_n or_o visage_n of_o the_o natural_a or_o old_a man_n in_o the_o saint_n under_o the_o dispensation_n and_o discipline_n of_o the_o cross_n the_o better_a be_v his_o heart_n the_o more_o thrive_a prosperous_a and_o fruitful_a in_o spiritual_a life_n the_o spiritual_a man_n rise_v as_o the_o natural_a decay_n and_o fall_v the_o decay_n and_o sorrow_n of_o the_o old_a man_n be_v abundant_o over-answered_a by_o the_o increase_a joy_n of_o the_o new_a to_o the_o full_a death_n of_o the_o old_a do_v immediate_o succeed_v a_o compleatness_n of_o spiritual_a life_n in_o the_o new_a as_o the_o outer_a or_o natural_a man_n perish_v the_o inner_a or_o spiritual_a be_v renew_v day_n by_o day_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 16_o 18._o the_o light_n and_o short_a affliction_n of_o the_o former_a work_n be_v for_o we_o a_o far_o more_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o latter_a and_o rom._n 8._o 18._o hereby_o come_v man_n to_o be_v rid_v of_o all_o bondage_n and_o regard_n of_o ensnare_a vanity_n thing_n temporal_a delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o to_o be_v advance_v into_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o as_o to_o look_v at_o and_o set_v his_o affection_n upon_o thing_n eternal_a only_o ver_fw-la 21._o lo_o then_o the_o plentiful_a harvest-sheave_n they_o that_o sow_v in_o the_o tear'_v of_o their_o natural_a man_n shall_v reap_v in_o the_o joy_n of_o their_o spiritual_a psal._n 126._o 6._o the_o decay_n of_o the_o life_n and_o glory_n of_o man_n in_o the_o first-covenant_n attend_v with_o a_o 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the_o world_n be_v full_a of_o enemy_n round_o about_o they_o corrupt_a and_o righteous_a man_n be_v all_o enemy_n to_o the_o life_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o the_o spiritual_a saint_n thus_o do_v solomon_n distinguish_v and_o character_n by_o the_o mark_n of_o wisdom_n and_o folly_n the_o contarry-minded_n inhabitant_n of_o the_o two_o house_n on_o the_o sand_n and_o on_o the_o rock_n vers._n 5._o it_o be_v better_a to_o hear_v the_o rebuke_n of_o the_o wise_a than_o for_o a_o man_n to_o hear_v the_o song_n of_o fool_n here_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o ground_n whence_o the_o say_a wisdom_n and_o folly_n come_v to_o be_v practise_v the_o wise_a obedient_o hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n and_o rebuk's_n of_o wisdom_n christ_n his_o death-reproof_n upon_o their_o spirit_n of_o nature_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n prov._n 1._o 20_o 23._o they_o receive_v and_o submit_v to_o the_o chastn_a discipline_n of_o the_o cross_n according_a to_o the_o reveal_v 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nature_n in_o man_n or_o angel_n be_v eternal_a this_o be_v man_n and_o satan_n other_o gospel_n in_o perfect_a contradiction_n to_o christ_n and_o the_o only_a way_n of_o salvation_n he_o that_o hear_v the_o reproof_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n on_o his_o spirit_n of_o enmity_n and_o death_n get_v true_a understanding_n and_o abide_v among_o the_o wise_a prov._n 15._o 31_o 32._o he_o that_o refuse_v it_o destroy_n his_n own_o soul_n here_o be_v the_o infallible_a character_n of_o wisdom_n and_o folly_n the_o only_a way_n to_o get_v true_a wisdom_n and_o life_n be_v to_o quit_v and_o lose_v our_o shadowy_a under_o the_o cross._n to_o be_v fool_n with_o paul_n as_o to_o all_o man_n do_v have_v delight_n in_o or_o feed_v upon_o in_o the_o first-covenant_n that_o we_o may_v find_v the_o life_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o the_o second_o 1_o cor._n 3._o 18._o &_o 4._o 10._o god_n declare_v that_o all_o who_o refuse_v the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o cross_n to_o the_o death_n of_o their_o continual_o sin_v spirit_n of_o nature_n be_v bastard_n and_o not_o son_n in_o his_o never-sinning_a spirit_n of_o grace_n heb._n 12._o 8._o 1_o joh._n 3._o 9_o so_o shall_v not_o be_v provide_v for_o in_o his_o house_n in_o short_a the_o rebuke_n of_o the_o wise_a lead_v to_o eternal_a life_n the_o song_n of_o fool_n to_o eternal_a death_n vers._n 6._o for_o as_o the_o crackle_n voice_n or_o sound_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pa_n so_o be_v the_o laughter_n of_o the_o fool_n this_o also_o be_v vanity_n here_o be_v a_o true_a character_n of_o the_o short-lived_a joy_n song_n and_o laughter_n 〈◊〉_d fool_n all_o mirth_n in_o first-creation_n life_n be_v but_o as_o the_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n a_o short_a blaze_n and_o away_o this_o be_v all_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o son_n 〈◊〉_d man_n amount_v unto_o all_o the_o fine_a song_n or_o
under_o this_o trial_n they_o make_v a_o right_a or_o a_o wrong_a choice_n find_v eternal_a life_n or_o death_n the_o better_a or_o worse_a end_n than_o their_o beginning_n all_o that_o make_v the_o right_a choice_n have_v the_o praise_n of_o god_n but_o lie_v under_o the_o utmost_a dispraise_n and_o malice_n of_o man_n all_o along_o this_o world_n under_o satan_n reign_n and_o the_o day_n of_o man_n orthodox_n judgement_n or_o wisdom_n this_o be_v the_o great_a and_o main_a controversy_n between_o god_n and_o his_o creature_n 〈◊〉_d and_o men._n 〈◊〉_d the_o very_a turn_a point_n to_o 〈◊〉_d life_n or_o death_n the_o obedient_a submit_v to_o the_o death_n of_o nature_n or_o the_o rebellious_a keep_n up_o the_o life_n thereof_o the_o saint_n sind_v the_o end_n that_o be_v better_o than_o the_o beginning_n other_o a_o end_n that_o be_v worse_a the_o saint_n sind_v that_o bless_a end_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o and_o his_o servant_n job_n find_v to_o be_v the_o happy_a issue_n and_o result_v of_o all_o their_o suffering_n in_o the_o flesh_n or_o natural_a man_n jam._n 5._o 11._o the_o true_o patient_a in_o spirit_n here_o mean_v that_o submit_v to_o the_o death_n of_o his_o own_o nature_n find_v the_o life_n of_o god_n new-creature_n spirit_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o room_n thereof_o so_o be_v he_o transcendent_o better_a than_o the_o proud_a in_o spirit_n that_o contradict_v blaspheme_v and_o do_v despite_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n with_o all_o its_o word_n and_o follower_n to_o his_o own_o everlasting_a destruction_n by_o spare_v save_a and_o keep_v up_o his_o own_o life_n in_o enmity_n to_o the_o cross_n he_o lose_v all_o life_n and_o comfort_n for_o ever_o the_o overvalue_v and_o love_n of_o his_o own_o freedom_n or_o freewill_n bring_v he_o into_o everlasting_a bondage_n the_o quit_v it_o for_o god_n freewill_n to_o good_a only_o and_o that_o unchangeable_o be_v everlasting_a deliverance_n or_o salvation_n from_o all_o captivity_n oppression_n enemy_n danger_n or_o death_n the_o saint_n new-creation_n life_n of_o god_n swallow'_v up_o all_o death_n and_o enemy_n into_o victory_n render_v they_o more_o than_o conqueror_n over_o all_o for_o ever_o the_o proud_a lifter_n up_o of_o themselves_o against_o god_n will_v be_v make_v vessel_n of_o dishonour_n under_o everlasting_a contempt_n and_o lie_v down_o in_o sorrow_n for_o ever_o this_o will_v they_o have_v of_o his_o hand_n ver._n 9_o be_v not_o hasty_a in_o thy_o spirit_n to_o be_v angry_a for_o anger_n rest_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o fool_n the_o spirit_n of_o man_n rich_a full_a wise_a strong_a and_o honourable_a in_o the_o fruitful_a 〈◊〉_d of_o a_o first-covenant_n life_n be_v apt_a to_o be_v hasty_a angry_a and_o offend_v at_o what_o come_v to_o run_v down_o all_o this_o in_o he_o mar_v his_o 〈◊〉_d and_o lay_v all_o this_o his_o fade_a glory_n and_o honour_n in_o the_o dust_n the_o wise_a spiritual_a saint_n in_o seed_n may_v be_v find_v in_o this_o hasty_a angry_a demeanour_n against_o the_o cross_n or_o any_o word_n or_o doctrine_n thereof_o ignorant_o for_o a_o season_n with_o paul_n but_o such_o anger_n rest_v or_o abide_v for_o ever_o only_o in_o the_o bosom_n heart_n or_o spirit_n of_o fool_n that_o obstinate_o persist_v in_o such_o wilful_a madness_n and_o folly_n as_o to_o their_o grand_a concern_n and_o utter_o perish_v in_o their_o own_o corruption_n will_v man_n justify_v himself_o herein_o say_v i_o do_v well_o to_o be_v angry_a at_o the_o doctrine_n and_o work_n of_o the_o cross_n he_o that_o contend_v with_o the_o almighty_a reprove_v god_n declare_a method_n and_o way_n of_o save_v his_o own_o creatur_n let_v he_o answer_v it_o job_n 40._o 2._o why_o what_o say_v man_n wrangle_v dispute_v wisdom_n shall_v i_o suffer_v my_o house_n to_o be_v set_v on_o fire_n the_o gospel_n fire-baptism_n and_o death_n thereby_o to_o be_v bring_v on_o my_o righteous_a natural_a state_n christ_n do_v on_o his_o more_o righteous_a shall_v i_o suffer_v the_o comely_a visage_n beauty_n and_o glory_n the_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o my_o own_o nature_n '_o twice_o set_v up_o in_o and_o put_v upon_o i_o by_o god_n himself_o once_o at_o creation_n and_o again_o by_o redemption_n to_o be_v all_o spoil_v and_o mar_v shall_v i_o suffer_v all_o my_o mystical_a riches_n herein_o to_o be_v seize_v and_o like_o a_o tame_a fool_n make_v no_o resistance_n the_o man-christ_n himself_o do_v not_o he_o open_v not_o his_o mouth_n against_o this_o dispensation_n he_o suffer_v that_o fleece_n to_o be_v shear_v off_o all_o that_o riches_n to_o be_v take_v away_o as_o the_o dumb_a sheep_n her_o literal_a fleece_n yea_o that_o life_n and_o all_o as_o the_o lamb_n bring_v to_o the_o slaughter_n without_o noise_n or_o struggle_v isa._n 53._o 7._o and_o paul_n be_v forthwith_o obedient_a to_o the_o heavenly_a vision_n and_o discovery_n of_o the_o lord_n mind_n herein_o without_o struggle_v or_o dispute_v he_o give_v not_o way_n to_o the_o fleshly_a disputer_n of_o this_o world_n in_o himself_o or_o other_o against_o the_o know_a command_n of_o god_n and_o method_n of_o his_o wisdom_n for_o salvation_n he_o become_v a_o tame_a fool_n in_o this_o case_n as_o man_n wisdom_n reckon_n a_o obedient_a wise_a spiritual_a man_n as_o god_n wisdom_n reckon's_n 1_o cor._n 4._o 10._o here_o be_v the_o clash_n of_o two_o distinct_a opposite_a wisdom_n they_o that_o reckon_v themselves_o wise_a be_v not_o wise_a in_o god_n account_n 2_o cor._n 10._o 12._o and_o those_o they_o reckon_v fool_n the_o lord_n commend_v v._n 18._o those_o that_o final_o refuse_v to_o be_v offer_v up_o in_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a eternal_a priestly_a gospel-spirit_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o christ_n offer_v up_o our_o nature_n at_o best_a in_o himself_o without_o spot_n unto_o god_n heb._n 9_o 14._o joh._n 10._o 17_o 18._o will_v offer_v up_o themselves_o in_o the_o false_a fire_n of_o satan_n spirit_n unto_o he_o will_v give_v their_o body_n or_o natural_a state_n to_o be_v burn_v by_o he_o not_o in_o love_n but_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n this_o be_v the_o state_n they_o choose_v to_o pass_v into_o as_o set_v on_o fire_n of_o hell_n jam._n 3._o 6._o they_o be_v back_v and_o encourage_v by_o satan_n lie_n to_o set_v up_o their_o own_o nature_n with_o he_o in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n so_o come_v these_o mystical_a proud_a in_o spirit_n by_o their_o false_a self-preserving_a reason_n to_o be_v guilty_a of_o remediless_a folly_n and_o madness_n to_o their_o own_o destruction_n all_o this_o proceed_v from_o a_o 〈◊〉_d up_o think_v of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o glory_n of_o their_o own_o nature_n above_o what_o be_v write_v of_o it_o they_o take_v and_o assert_v it_o to_o be_v everlasting_a but_o no_o such_o thing_n be_v ever_o write_v of_o it_o in_o the_o oracle_n of_o god_n wisdom_n but_o the_o contrary_a it_o be_v therein_o abundant_o and_o frequent_o assert_v to_o be_v but_o a_o fade_a flower_n a_o perish_a vanity_n and_o man_n at_o best_a therein_o altogether_o vanity_n light_a than_o vanity_n less_o than_o nothing_o it_o have_v be_v better_a for_o he_o never_o to_o have_v be_v at_o all_o than_o never_o to_o be_v better_o he_o will_v find_v himself_o worse_o than_o nothing_o annihilation-death_n will_v be_v desirable_a a_o reduction_n to_o his_o primitive_a nothing_o rather_o than_o a_o be_v exquisite_o sensible_a under_o eternal_a torment_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n when_o thus_o gull_v by_o satan_n do_v man_n carry_v his_o lie_n in_o their_o right_a hand_n teach_v it_o as_o the_o only_a way_n of_o salvation_n to_o their_o own_o and_o deceive_v blind-follower_n eternal_a damnation_n to_o prevent_v this_o great_a danger_n solomon_n advise_v not_o to_o be_v hasty_a in_o our_o spirit_n to_o be_v angry_a in_o this_o grand_a concern_n and_o case_n as_o know_v it_o a_o fault_n saint_n themselves_o be_v too_o inclinable_a to_o through_o a_o readiness_n to_o listen_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o their_o own_o spirit_n the_o word_n of_o their_o own_o wisdom_n which_o go_v forth_o out_o of_o their_o own_o mouth_n jer._n 44._o 17._o with_o satan_n strong_a delusion_n and_o reason_n at_o the_o back_n of_o their_o own_o humane_a arguing_n to_o beget_v in_o they_o a_o rash_a hasty_a angry_a temper_n against_o the_o cross_n or_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o the_o word_n thereof_o a_o stiff-necked_a resist_v the_o cross-work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n act._n 7._o 51._o upon_o they_o be_v the_o unpardonable_a sin_n the_o great_a the_o presumptuous_a transgression_n the_o sin_n unto_o eternal_a death_n they_o that_o thus_o do_v reject_v so_o great_a salvation_n as_o in_o god_n way_n and_o wisdom_n be_v offer_v to_o they_o and_o 〈◊〉_d what_o prove_v damnation_n in_o their_o own_o will_n and_o way_n as_o the_o
devil_n and_o his_o angel_n at_o first_o do_v but_o it_o be_v the_o distinguish_a mark_n brand_n and_o character_n of_o fool_n to_o suffer_v this_o anger_n to_o rest_v in_o they_o or_o themselves_o to_o be_v fix_v in_o enmity_n against_o the_o gospel-spirit_n and_o cross_n of_o christ._n the_o very_a elect_n satan_n will_v thus_o deceive_v but_o though_o they_o be_v for_o a_o season_n ignorant_o engage_v in_o the_o same_o folly_n such_o anger_n against_o god_n declare_a way_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rest_n or_o abide_v for_o ever_o in_o they_o paul_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d act._n 26._o 11._o in_o letter_n anger_n long_o rest_v in_o fool_n for_o any_o injury_n real_a or_o suppose_a do_v they_o whereas_o a_o wise_a man_n will_v pass_v by_o a_o transgression_n and_o not_o harbour_v in_o his_o bosom_n long_o troublesome_a revengeful_a meditation_n of_o a_o injury_n to_o his_o own_o and_o 〈◊〉_d hurt_v but_o the_o say_v mystical_a fool_n be_v the_o great_a fool_n of_o all_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o his_o great_a concern_n he_o lift_v up_o soul_n in_o first_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o ornament_n against_o god_n and_o the_o second_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 4._o indeed_o a_o downright_a hater_n of_o and_o hateful_a to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o spirit_n wait_v for_o new_a spiritual_a light_n or_o revelation_n the_o proud_a in_o spirit_n scorn_n and_o scoff_v at_o this_o new_a light_n and_o reject_v what_o ever_o his_o conceit_a wisdom_n can_v receive_v or_o discern_v that_o be_v all_o gospel-truths_n and_o mystery_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n vers._n 10._o say_v not_o thou_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o the_o former_a day_n be_v better_a than_o these_o for_o thou_o do_v not_o inquire_v wise_o concern_v this_o solomon_n here_o prevent_v and_o rebuke_n man_n quarrel_n and_o complaint_n that_o the_o latter_a day_n be_v of_o this_o world_n since_o the_o fall_n be_v worse_o than_o the_o former_a before_o the_o fall_n which_o bring_v a_o desolate_v change_n upon_o 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to_o they_o that_o see_v the_o sun_n the_o new-creature_n wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o man_n qualify_v he_o for_o the_o inherit_v of_o god_n himself_o render_v he_o a_o joynt-heir_n with_o christ_n of_o god_n rom._n 8._o 17._o the_o corruptible_a old_a or_o first-creation_n life_n and_o wisdom_n of_o man_n give_v no_o title_n to_o this_o incorruptible_a 〈◊〉_d 1_o pet._n 1._o 4._o it_o belong_v not_o to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 50._o man_n or_o angel_n in_o their_o natural_a make_n and_o state_n which_o at_o best_a be_v in_o both_o and_o they_o in_o it_o altogether_o vanity_n no_o enter_v into_o the_o second_o covenant_n and_o kingdom-spirit_n of_o god_n but_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o all_o we_o receive_v from_o his_o own_o hand_n in_o the_o first_o to_o he_o psal._n 50._o 5._o all_o our_o own_o in_o our_o natural_a first-creation-make_a and_o life_n must_v go_v for_o all_o god_n own_o in_o the_o second_o if_o man_n yield_v to_o his_o suffering_n part_a part_n in_o 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righteous_a life_n of_o his_o own_o nature_n under_o the_o cherish_n impregnate_n influencing_n of_o christ_n as_o a_o fleshly_a bridegroom_n or_o husband_n render_v he_o fruitful_a in_o such_o birth_n fruit_n work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o duty_n to_o god_n and_o man_n as_o be_v producible_a and_o performable_a therein_o shall_v he_o be_v joyful_a and_o thankful_a to_o god_n for_o merciful_o restore_v to_o he_o the_o proper_a life_n food_n and_o clothing_n of_o his_o dead_a desolate_a nature_n lose_v by_o the_o fall_n ezek._n 16._o 3_o 14._o this_o be_v the_o common_a salvation_n or_o general_a deliverance_n all_o man_n may_v receive_v from_o christ_n general-redemption-purchase_n this_o by_o his_o put_v our_o nature_n at_o best_a in_o himself_o to_o death_n as_o to_o this_o very_a life_n he_o offer_n be_v thereby_o to_o restore_v in_o all_o man_n and_o thereby_o have_v he_o show_v they_o the_o right_a use_n of_o such_o life_n when_o restore_v even_o to_o give_v it_o up_o in_o 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and_o excellency_n therein_o will_v come_v to_o psal._n 119._o 96._o the_o just_a man_n here_o may_v be_v the_o moral_a heathen_a that_o depend_v on_o his_o own_o personal_a righteousness_n as_o also_o the_o first-covenant_n jew_n or_o christian_n that_o depend_v on_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n or_o comeliness_n of_o that_o sort_n impute_v to_o or_o put_v upon_o he_o ezek._n 16._o 14._o both_o these_o be_v bid_v with_o some_o confidence_n and_o hopefulness_n at_o salvation_n in_o the_o natural_a corruptible_a first-creation_n or_o first-covenant_n principle_n of_o light_n life_n and_o action_n their_o own_o will_n understanding_n and_o wisdom_n under_o the_o law_n of_o work_n that_o require_v such_o obedience_n as_o be_v performable_a in_o the_o active_a work_v power_n of_o their_o enlighten_v nature_n these_o two_o sort_n of_o just_a man_n in_o heathen-morality_n or_o legal-christianity_n have_v nothing_o bring_v afloat_o in_o or_o about_o they_o but_o what_o be_v perishable_a 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〈◊〉_d bad_a his_o high_a all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o glory_n of_o they_o all_o first-creation_n excellency_n humane_a and_o angelical_a and_o that_o as_o transform_v into_o the_o gild_a likeness_n of_o the_o second_o to_o purchase_v the_o life_n of_o truth_n out_o of_o christ_n own_o hand_n how_o christ_n handle_v he_o we_o find_v mat._n 4._o luk._n 4._o but_o he_o prevail_v with_o a_o world_n of_o professor_n that_o have_v put_v their_o hand_n to_o the_o gospel-plough_n as_o bring_v by_o gospel_n conviction-light_n to_o see_v their_o concern_n in_o run_v down_o nature_n at_o best_a to_o look_v back_o luk._n 9_o 62._o to_o his_o first-creation_n offer_v withdraw_v their_o hand_n from_o and_o turn_v their_o back_n upon_o christ_n and_o his_o kingdom-spirit_n with_o the_o bewitched_a galatian_n gal._n 3._o 1_o 3._o &_o 5._o 7_o 8._o which_o alone_o can_v secure_v they_o from_o the_o destruction_n the_o overmuch_o righteous_a or_o wicked_a come_v to_o that_o 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