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and_o again_o o_o god_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n early_o will_v i_o seek_v 2._o psal_n 63._o 1_o 2._o thou_o my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o thou_o my_o flesh_n long_v for_o thou_o in_o a_o dry_a and_o thirsty_a land_n where_o no_o water_n be_v to_o see_v thy_o power_n and_o thy_o glory_n so_o as_o i_o have_v see_v thou_o in_o the_o sanctuary_n §._o sect._n 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 four_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n must_v not_o be_v lazy_a and_o luskish_a idle_a and_o slothful_a but_o exceed_v industrious_a painful_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o for_o be_v
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
lethargy_n of_o sin_n the_o devil_n never_o waken_v nor_o disquiet_v they_o because_o he_o know_v that_o this_o temporary_a rest_n will_v end_v in_o restless_a torment_n and_o that_o the_o disturb_v they_o of_o this_o ease_n may_v happen_v to_o awake_v they_o and_o so_o have_v a_o sense_n of_o their_o disease_n may_v work_v a_o desire_n and_o resolution_n to_o use_v all_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v cure_v neither_o will_v it_o stand_v with_o his_o policy_n to_o let_v they_o who_o be_v in_o his_o thraldom_n and_o ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v his_o will_n come_v unto_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o misery_n which_o may_v make_v they_o desirous_a to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o and_o therefore_o he_o never_o terrifi_v their_o conscience_n with_o his_o tentation_n but_o rather_o more_o blind_v their_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v not_o see_v their_o woeful_a state_n and_o stop_v their_o mouth_n that_o they_o may_v not_o complain_v of_o it_o and_o so_o our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v quiet_a and_o never_o go_v about_o to_o disturb_v our_o peace_n while_o we_o suffer_v they_o to_o live_v and_o reign_v in_o we_o but_o when_o we_o go_v about_o to_o depose_v they_o from_o their_o regency_n and_o like_a slave_n to_o bring_v they_o in_o subjection_n than_o they_o rebel_v and_o take_v arm_n against_o the_o part_n regenerate_v make_v we_o feel_v the_o uproar_n and_o garboil_n of_o a_o civil_a and_o intestine_a war_n thus_o corrupt_a humour_n in_o the_o body_n though_o they_o endanger_v our_o life_n yet_o oftentimes_o be_v scarce_o discern_v before_o they_o be_v move_v but_o when_o we_o stir_v they_o with_o some_o wholesome_a potion_n which_o serve_v to_o purge_v we_o of_o they_o than_o they_o rage_n and_o make_v we_o more_o sick_a in_o our_o own_o sense_n than_o we_o be_v before_o thus_o the_o sea_n itself_o be_v calm_a and_o quiet_a when_o there_o be_v no_o wind_n to_o move_v it_o but_o in_o the_o time_n of_o a_o storm_n it_o rage_v and_o roar_v as_o if_o it_o will_v at_o once_o swallow_v up_o the_o earth_n and_o thus_o gunpowder_n be_v quiet_a and_o harmless_a when_o it_o be_v let_v alone_o but_o if_o a_o spark_n of_o fire_n fall_v into_o it_o it_o blow_v up_o all_o that_o be_v near_o unto_o it_o and_o so_o sin_n and_o corruption_n if_o it_o be_v let_v alone_o will_v be_v so_o quiet_a that_o it_o will_v never_o disturb_v our_o peace_n but_o if_o we_o seek_v to_o purge_v it_o out_o by_o wholesome_a medicine_n or_o if_o it_o be_v touch_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n spirit_n or_o but_o even_o blow_v upon_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o admonition_n and_o rebuke_n out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n than_o the_o sea_n be_v no_o more_o rage_v in_o a_o stream_n nor_o gunpowder_n more_o clamorous_a and_o unruly_a when_o the_o fire_n be_v put_v unto_o it_o moreover_o spiritual_a sloth_n and_o idleness_n do_v oftentimes_o keep_v the_o conscience_n which_o be_v most_o corrupt_a in_o peace_n and_o quiet_a because_o it_o make_v we_o neglect_v all_o spiritual_a exercise_n which_o shall_v awaken_v it_o and_o bring_v it_o to_o some_o sense_n and_o feeling_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n read_v meditate_v of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n the_o foulness_n and_o deformity_n of_o sin_n the_o fearfulness_n of_o god_n judgement_n the_o curse_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n the_o daily_a examination_n of_o our_o estate_n by_o the_o strict_a rule_n of_o god_n word_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n both_o to_o cast_v out_o the_o strong_a man_n out_o of_o his_o quiet_a possession_n and_o to_o disturb_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o ill_a conscience_n which_o arise_v not_o from_o any_o sound_a security_n but_o rather_o from_o want_n of_o spiritual_a exercise_n herein_o like_v unto_o a_o lame_a horse_n which_o complain_v not_o of_o his_o lameness_n whilst_o he_o lie_v at_o ease_n but_o when_o by_o travel_n he_o become_v sensible_a of_o his_o pain_n he_o can_v endure_v it_o but_o halt_v down_o right_a §._o sect._n 5_o the_o three_o difference_n between_o a_o good_a and_o evil_a conscience_n a_o three_o cause_n of_o peace_n to_o a_o ill_a conscience_n be_v carnal_a security_n which_o do_v not_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o only_o serve_v as_o the_o devil_n cradle_n to_o rock_v we_o asleep_a that_o we_o may_v have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o whereof_o it_o fare_v with_o we_o as_o with_o man_n sick_a of_o dangerous_a disease_n who_o sleep_n bring_v not_o health_n but_o a_o cessation_n of_o pain_n through_o the_o bind_n up_o of_o the_o sense_n who_o after_o they_o be_v awaken_v do_v feel_v themselves_o more_o sick_a than_o before_o and_o as_o it_o bring_v we_o asleep_a in_o sin_n so_o the_o devil_n and_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n do_v by_o it_o lull_v conscience_n a_o sleep_n also_o lest_o be_v disquiet_v it_o shall_v disquiet_v we_o and_o waken_v we_o with_o clamour_n and_o cry_v and_o intend_v to_o sack_v the_o city_n of_o our_o soul_n he_o make_v the_o watch_n man_n drink_v with_o this_o poisonous_a and_o intoxicate_a cup_n that_o he_o may_v not_o sound_v the_o alarm_n nor_o give_v we_o any_o warning_n to_o prepare_v for_o resistance_n now_o this_o security_n be_v continue_v and_o increase_v grow_v at_o last_o to_o hardness_n of_o heart_n in_o the_o high_a and_o worst_a degree_n which_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v soften_v and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n carry_v man_n on_o in_o the_o course_n of_o sin_v with_o greediness_n and_o delight_n and_o when_o they_o be_v come_v to_o this_o pass_n their_o conscience_n also_o increase_v in_o their_o carnal_a peace_n their_o deep_a sleep_n cause_v a_o lethargy_n and_o their_o lethargy_n death_n such_o conscience_n from_o a_o sleepy_a numbness_n fall_v into_o a_o dead_a palsy_n have_v no_o sense_n of_o sin_n or_o smart_n unto_o which_o they_o grow_v by_o often_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n speak_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o by_o customable_a commit_n of_o know_a sin_n without_o repentance_n or_o remorse_n for_o as_o fester_a sore_n not_o cleanse_v by_o salve_n and_o corrosive_n quick_o gangrene_n and_o run_v from_o part_n to_o part_n destroy_v the_o whole_a body_n so_o if_o we_o do_v not_o cleanse_v our_o sore_n of_o sin_n by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n they_o will_v corrupt_v the_o whole_a man_n even_o conscience_n itself_o and_o make_v it_o become_v dead_a and_o senseless_a such_o be_v the_o conscience_n of_o those_o of_o who_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o depart_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o speak_v lie_v in_o hypocrisy_n have_v 2._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 1_o 2._o their_o conscience_n sear_v with_o a_o hot_a iron_n forbid_v to_o marry_v and_o command_v to_o abstain_v from_o meat_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v to_o be_v receive_v with_o thanksgiving_n and_o such_o have_v the_o gentile_n who_o be_v give_v over_o of_o god_n to_o their_o vile_a affection_n and_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o commit_v sin_n 28._o rom._n 1._o 26_o 28._o without_o check_n and_o remorse_n yea_o with_o greediness_n and_o delight_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o last_o cause_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n be_v worldly_a employment_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v make_v quiet_a and_o at_o peace_n when_o man_n be_v whole_o take_v with_o worldly_a vanity_n both_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o affection_n dote_v upon_o they_o and_o in_o their_o action_n and_o employment_n in_o seek_v after_o they_o for_o satan_n see_v conscience_n place_v in_o man_n by_o god_n as_o his_o deputy_n and_o viceroy_n to_o govern_v he_o as_o his_o judge_n to_o absolve_v or_o condemn_v he_o and_o as_o a_o witness_n to_o give_v evidence_n of_o all_o his_o particular_a action_n and_o have_v no_o power_n to_o depose_v it_o or_o to_o put_v it_o out_o of_o its_o place_n and_o office_n do_v labour_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o pervert_v and_o corrupt_v it_o that_o it_o either_o may_v be_v silent_a or_o give_v unjust_a judgement_n and_o false_a evidence_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n he_o offer_v worldly_a honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n that_o by_o these_o bribe_n he_o may_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o conscience_n so_o as_o it_o may_v either_o say_v nothing_o or_o speak_v as_o he_o will_v have_v it_o and_o with_o satan_n join_v the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v conscience_n begin_v to_o awaken_v out_o of_o the_o sleep_n of_o security_n and_o to_o stir_v and_o move_v speak_v something_o that_o concern_v its_o office_n as_o it_o be_v between_o sleep_v and_o wake_v but_o present_o they_o endeavour_v all_o they_o can_v to_o bring_v it_o asleep_a again_o by_o rock_v it_o in_o the_o cradle_n of_o
imperfect_a in_o we_o may_v be_v make_v perfect_a through_o christ_n and_o that_o our_o new_a obedience_n which_o can_v be_v accept_v according_a to_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n as_o come_v from_o servant_n may_v be_v acceptable_a according_a to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n as_o come_v from_o son_n who_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n be_v please_v to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n the_o law_n prescribe_v the_o way_n wherein_o all_o be_v to_o walk_v that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n the_o gospel_n as_o a_o faithful_a companion_n incourage_v we_o to_o go_v in_o this_o way_n and_o lead_v we_o by_o the_o hand_n preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v and_o when_o through_o frailty_n we_o be_v fall_v it_o lift_v we_o up_o again_o §._o sect._n 4_o that_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v join_v together_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n now_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o the_o law_n require_v respect_v either_o god_n or_o man_n both_o which_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v first_o general_o as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o every_o christian_a in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o their_o life_n and_o second_o as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o they_o every_o day_n the_o duty_n which_o respect_n god_n be_v contain_v in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o be_v all_o comprehend_v under_o the_o name_n of_o piety_n the_o duty_n which_o concern_v man_n be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o second_o table_n and_o be_v either_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n which_o respect_n our_o neighbour_n or_o the_o duty_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n all_o which_o must_v go_v together_o and_o may_v in_o no_o wise_n be_v sever_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o for_o piety_n be_v the_o root_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n and_o these_o the_o fruit_n and_o sign_n of_o piety_n and_o neither_o of_o both_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o when_o they_o 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a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n under_o their_o government_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n that_o our_o spiritual_a renew_n according_a to_o god_n image_n aught_o to_o be_v both_o in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n that_o a_o bishop_n ought_v to_o be_v a_o lover_n of_o hospitality_n and_o a_o lover_n of_o good_a man_n sober_a just_a 12._o tit._n 1._o 8._o &_o 2._o 12._o holy_a and_o temperate_a that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o bring_v salvation_n appear_v have_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o that_o they_o who_o will_v make_v their_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a must_v not_o embrace_v loose_a and_o single_a virtue_n nor_o perform_v 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o ad_fw-la 10._o scatter_v duty_n but_o link_n and_o chain_v they_o one_o with_o another_o for_o they_o be_v such_o twin_n as_o live_v and_o die_v together_o and_o the_o soul_n life_n and_o breath_n of_o christianity_n which_o may_v be_v distinguish_v in_o doctrine_n and_o discourse_n but_o not_o deride_v in_o our_o practice_n and_o conversation_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o piety_n comprise_v in_o it_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o first_o and_o main_a duty_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v all_o comprehend_v under_o the_o name_n of_o piety_n require_v in_o the_o first_o table_n which_o be_v 20._o pietas_n quid_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la quam_fw-la deum_fw-la pura_fw-la ment_fw-la colere_fw-la quae_fw-la alio_fw-la nomine_fw-la latria_fw-la nuncupatur_fw-la ad_fw-la fratres_fw-la in_o eremo_fw-la serm_n 24._o primò_fw-la amare_fw-la deum_fw-la gratis_o haec_fw-la est_fw-la pietas_fw-la etc._n etc._n aug._n de_fw-fr temp._n serm._n 234._o mat._n 4._o 10._o deu._n 6._o 13._o &_o 10._o 20._o nothing_o else_o but_o that_o true_a religion_n whereby_o we_o worship_v the_o only_a true_a god_n according_a to_o his_o will_n reveal_v unto_o us._n so_o augustine_n what_o be_v piety_n but_o to_o serve_v god_n with_o a_o pure_a mind_n which_o be_v otherwise_o call_v worship_n and_o again_o this_o be_v piety_n to_o love_n god_n free_o and_o absolute_o and_o out_o of_o he_o to_o expect_v no_o reward_n but_o what_o be_v expect_v from_o he_o for_o he_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o what_o thing_n of_o worth_n can_v he_o ask_v of_o god_n to_o who_o god_n seem_v of_o little_a worth_n so_o that_o piety_n consist_v in_o god_n true_a service_n and_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o those_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n which_o he_o require_v in_o the_o first_o table_n of_o which_o piety_n be_v the_o sum_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n repeat_v out_o of_o the_o law_n thou_o shall_v worship_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n &_o he_o only_o shall_v thou_o serve_v the_o which_o be_v sometime_o signify_v by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n a_o part_n of_o divine_a worship_n be_v put_v for_o the_o whole_a thou_o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o serve_v he_o and_o shall_v swear_v by_o his_o name_n and_o sometime_o by_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v put_v for_o all_o worship_n because_o all_o holy_a service_n and_o true_a obedience_n do_v flow_v from_o it_o so_o moses_n in_o his_o repetition_n of_o the_o law_n make_v this_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n &_o with_o 5._o deut._n 6._o 5._o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o might_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n tell_v the_o lawyer_n that_o this_o be_v the_o great_a commandment_n which_o comprehend_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a first_o table_n thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n 37._o mat._n 22._o 37._o and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n where_o he_o show_v both_o the_o object_n of_o true_a worship_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n only_o and_o the_o special_a and_o principal_a act_n of_o it_o which_o be_v love_n from_o which_o as_o a_o fountain_n all_o other_o part_n like_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v and_o also_o the_o subject_n of_o this_o duty_n which_o be_v the_o whole_a man_n for_o by_o the_o heart_n be_v understand_v all_o the_o affection_n desire_n and_o inclination_n by_o the_o soul_n the_o will_n purpose_n and_o resolution_n by_o the_o mind_n the_o reason_n understanding_n discourse_n and_o memory_n and_o by_o the_o might_n or_o strength_n which_o saint_n luke_n also_o add_v all_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o part_n of_o the_o body_n with_o all_o their_o function_n action_n and_o 27._o luk._n 10._o 27._o operation_n both_o internal_a and_o external_a so_o that_o the_o whole_a man_n must_v be_v consecrate_v unto_o the_o service_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n by_o all_o those_o who_o embrace_v piety_n and_o desire_v so_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a and_o please_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v require_v by_o he_o so_o there_o be_v none_o but_o he_o who_o can_v enable_v we_o in_o any_o measure_n to_o perform_v it_o see_v it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n but_o his_o free_a gift_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v bestow_v upon_o who_o and_o when_o he_o will_v for_o it_o be_v god_n only_o who_o by_o his_o divine_a power_n give_v we_o all_o thing_n which_o pertain_v to_o life_n and_o godliness_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v and_o therefore_o 3_o 2._o pet._n 1._o 3_o when_o he_o require_v it_o of_o we_o we_o must_v return_v unto_o he_o again_o and_o entreat_v he_o by_o earnest_n and_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o he_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o require_v according_a to_o that_o of_o augustine_n give_v what_o
no_o contentment_n in_o their_o great_a abundance_n but_o like_o sweet_a drink_v increase_v thirst_n and_o as_o fuel_n put_v into_o the_o fire_n inflame_v the_o heat_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n or_o if_o they_o give_v some_o seem_a content_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n yet_o how_o little_a pleasure_n do_v we_o take_v in_o they_o upon_o our_o sick_a bed_n though_o they_o have_v some_o taste_n unto_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n in_o the_o time_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n yet_o what_o a_o after_o tang_n leave_v they_o at_o part_v and_o how_o little_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n bring_v they_o against_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n and_o the_o dreadful_a apprehension_n of_o approach_a judgement_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o reason_n which_o be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n the_o three_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n see_v without_o it_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o any_o spiritual_a benefit_n neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o it_o be_v the_o end_n which_o god_n have_v propose_v unto_o 4._o ephe._n 1._o 4._o they_o all_o unto_o which_o he_o most_o certain_o attain_v if_o we_o ever_o attain_v unto_o they_o see_v he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n can_v never_o fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o propound_v to_o his_o action_n now_o the_o lord_n have_v choose_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o 22._o luke_n 1._o 74._o col._n 1._o 22._o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n we_o be_v reconcile_v by_o christ_n in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n that_o he_o may_v present_v we_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a in_o god_n sight_n he_o have_v adopt_v we_o for_o his_o child_n that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o be_v holy_a he_o have_v justify_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o 18._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o mat._n 5._o 45._o rom._n 6._o 18._o sin_n we_o may_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o without_o this_o holiness_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v redeem_v reconcile_a adopt_a or_o justify_v and_o consequent_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o though_o it_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o happiness_n yet_o it_o be_v the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o in_o which_o if_o we_o walk_v not_o we_o shall_v never_o come_v into_o that_o place_n of_o blessedness_n for_o without_o holiness_n none_o shall_v see_v the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o §._o sect._n 5_o the_o four_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v notable_a inducement_n to_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o piety_n for_o what_o great_a encouragement_n can_v we_o have_v to_o make_v we_o zealous_a and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n then_o to_o consider_v how_o gracious_a and_o good_a god_n have_v be_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n redemption_n and_o continual_a preservation_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o son_n and_o pardon_v our_o sin_n in_o free_v we_o out_o of_o the_o cruel_a bondage_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o in_o multiply_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o both_o in_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a thing_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o purpose_n i_o beseech_v you_o therefore_o brethren_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o you_o present_v your_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a 1._o rom._n 21._o 1._o to_o god_n which_o be_v your_o reasonable_a service_n and_o as_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n present_a favour_n ought_v to_o make_v we_o forward_o in_o his_o service_n so_o also_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n concern_v better_a and_o more_o excellent_a thing_n in_o time_n to_o come_v even_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o his_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o this_o reason_n also_o the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o end_n have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_v our_o holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n final_o the_o consideration_n of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n shall_v persuade_v we_o unto_o holiness_n when_o as_o the_o heaven_n be_v on_o fire_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v and_o pass_v away_o with_o a_o noise_n the_o element_n melt_v with_o fervent_a heat_n and_o the_o earth_n with_o all_o the_o work_v thereof_o shall_v be_v burn_v up_o for_o 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purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o speak_v brief_o of_o the_o particular_a precept_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n before_o i_o or_o before_o my_o face_n the_o main_a scope_n and_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o worship_n jehovah_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n in_o trinity_n of_o person_n and_o unity_n of_o essence_n and_o no_o other_o god_n beside_o he_o for_o to_o have_v god_n be_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n all-sufficient_a incomprehensible_a omnipotent_a immutable_a eternal_a just_a merciful_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o adhere_v and_o clean_o unto_o he_o with_o faith_n affiance_n hope_v love_n zeal_n who_o we_o know_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o supreme_a cause_n of_o all_o our_o happiness_n in_o our_o will_n with_o all_o earnest_a desire_n and_o constant_a resolution_n to_o serve_v and_o obey_v he_o in_o all_o his_o commandment_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n who_o we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o so_o infinite_o good_a &_o gracious_a unto_o we_o and_o with_o our_o body_n action_n and_o endeavour_n to_o worship_n and_o serve_v he_o alone_o with_o all_o our_o might_n and_o strength_n so_o that_o the_o true_a save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o obedience_n as_o we_o have_v show_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v embrace_v any_o virtue_n or_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n labour_n to_o have_v our_o mind_n enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n without_o which_o our_o devotion_n will_v be_v no_o better_o than_o superstition_n and_o all_o our_o endeavour_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n mere_a will-worship_n and_o idolatry_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o idolater_n who_o in_o stead_n of_o worship_v the_o only_a true_a god_n worship_n stock_n stone_n and_o image_n saint_n and_o angel_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v god_n will_v in_o their_o devotion_n do_v their_o own_o will_n and_o therefore_o tire_v themselves_o and_o spend_v all_o their_o strength_n in_o vain_a §._o sect._n 2_o of_o adhere_v to_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o but_o of_o this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o
have_v other_o do_v unto_o we_o and_o consequent_o see_v we_o desire_v that_o our_o neighbour_n shall_v with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o body_n advance_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v our_o good_a in_o all_o thing_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n justice_n and_o righteousness_n require_v the_o same_o at_o our_o hand_n towards_o they_o namely_o that_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n we_o be_v ever_o ready_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o tend_v to_o their_o good_a and_o to_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o honour_n person_n life_n purity_n chastity_n wealth_n and_o good_a name_n not_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v a_o thought_n or_o first_o motion_n in_o our_o mind_n or_o heart_n which_o in_o any_o of_o these_o or_o other_o respect_n may_v tend_v to_o their_o hurt_n and_o prejudice_n of_o which_o justice_n or_o righteousness_n there_o be_v two_o part_n the_o one_o distributive_a whereby_o we_o do_v give_v unto_o every_o one_o their_o due_a and_o that_o which_o of_o right_n appertain_v unto_o they_o in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o geometrical_a proportion_n which_o have_v respect_n in_o this_o distribution_n unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o their_o place_n person_n and_o such_o other_o relation_n and_o circumstance_n and_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n carry_v with_o due_a regard_n of_o equity_n and_o moderation_n the_o other_o be_v commutative_a which_o be_v usual_o exercise_v in_o commerce_n and_o mutual_a deal_n and_o trade_v one_o with_o another_o as_o in_o change_v borrow_a lend_v buy_v sell_v let_v set_v and_o such_o like_a affair_n of_o this_o life_n the_o general_a rule_n whereof_o be_v that_o we_o keep_v from_o no_o man_n his_o right_n but_o pay_v every_o man_n his_o debt_n and_o due_a in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o arithmetical_a proportion_n perform_v all_o these_o duty_n of_o justice_n in_o a_o strict_a equality_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o place_n or_o person_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o the_o other_o main_a duty_n be_v sobriety_n which_o comprehend_v under_o it_o all_o duty_n which_o respect_v our_o own_o person_n the_o which_o in_o a_o general_a sense_n as_o 12_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mark_v 5._o 15._o luke_n 8._o 35._o act_n 26._o 25._o tit._n 1._o 8._o &_o 2._o 12_o it_o be_v to_o be_v here_o understand_v signify_v soundness_n of_o mind_n which_o order_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o good_a and_o safety_n of_o our_o person_n and_o state_n and_o thus_o the_o word_n which_o be_v translate_v sobriety_n be_v take_v in_o the_o scripture_n for_o a_o sound_a mind_n so_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o demoniac_n be_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n restore_v to_o his_o right_a mind_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o be_v not_o mad_a but_o speak_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o soberness_n that_o be_v of_o a_o right_n and_o sound_a mind_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o safety_n and_o salvation_n of_o himself_o and_o other_o and_o exhort_v all_o man_n to_o be_v wise_a unto_o sobriety_n or_o to_o think_v sober_o not_o strain_v 3._o rom._n 12._o 3._o their_o wit_n above_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o gift_n which_o be_v the_o next_o way_n to_o crack_v and_o lose_v they_o and_o thus_o elsewhere_o he_o oppose_v these_o two_o the_o one_o against_o 13._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 13._o the_o other_o to_o be_v sober_a and_o to_o be_v beside_o ourselves_o sobriety_n therefore_o be_v a_o virtue_n or_o habit_n proceed_v from_o a_o sound_a mind_n spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o rule_v and_o order_n ourselves_o with_o all_o our_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o mind_n and_o body_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o about_o which_o they_o be_v exercise_v to_o our_o good_a safety_n and_o salvation_n first_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v the_o mind_n to_o the_o use_v of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v with_o save_v knowledge_n the_o memory_n as_o a_o faithful_a register_n to_o retain_v good_a thing_n the_o conscience_n to_o perform_v its_o office_n right_o in_o excuse_v and_o accuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v the_o good_a and_o refuse_v the_o evil_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v conformable_a to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n the_o affection_n to_o covet_v after_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n with_o unlimited_a desire_n and_o temporal_a good_a thing_n with_o moderation_n temperance_n and_o purity_n and_o the_o body_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o honour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o a_o ready_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o all_o good_a action_n and_o thus_o it_o rule_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o he_o as_o they_o be_v exercise_v about_o their_o several_a and_o particular_a object_n cause_v the_o mind_n to_o approve_v or_o condemn_v the_o memory_n to_o retain_v or_o cast_v out_o the_o conscience_n to_o accuse_v or_o excuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v or_o reject_v the_o affection_n to_o love_v and_o desire_n or_o to_o hate_v and_o contemn_v the_o body_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v all_o thing_n good_a or_o evil_n when_o they_o be_v propound_v unto_o they_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o several_a sort_n of_o object_n this_o virtue_n of_o sobriety_n have_v place_n and_o be_v command_v in_o every_o precept_n of_o the_o second_o table_n for_o as_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v we_o about_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o honour_n and_o authority_n it_o be_v require_v in_o the_o first_o commandment_n as_o about_o the_o good_a preservation_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o life_n our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o six_o as_o about_o our_o chastity_n purity_n temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n in_o the_o seven_o as_o about_o our_o good_n and_o possession_n either_o in_o get_v or_o use_v they_o righteous_o and_o just_o in_o the_o eight_o as_o about_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o good_a name_n in_o the_o nine_o as_o about_o withstand_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o suggestion_n unto_o sin_n and_o the_o recover_n of_o original_a righteousness_n and_o holy_a concupiscence_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o the_o ten_o and_o last_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n but_o see_v our_o saviour_n have_v comprise_v both_o these_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n under_o charity_n and_o have_v make_v love_n the_o whole_a sum_n of_o 14._o matth._n 22._o 39_o &_o 19_o 19_o gal._n 5._o 14._o the_o law_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n of_o the_o second_o table_n i_o will_v consider_v of_o they_o both_o under_o this_o one_o first_o general_o and_o afterward_o more_o special_o in_o every_o several_a commandment_n for_o charity_n and_o true_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o move_v we_o out_o of_o a_o sound_n and_o right_a mind_n to_o perform_v in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n all_o good_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o our_o safety_n and_o salvation_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n as_o it_o move_v we_o to_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o so_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n which_o we_o do_v unto_o ourselves_o or_o will_v have_v other_o do_v unto_o us._n now_o this_o charity_n be_v a_o gift_n or_o grace_n of_o god_n infuse_v into_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o out_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n work_v true_a and_o fervent_a love_n towards_o they_o again_o do_v move_v we_o to_o love_v ourselves_o and_o all_o man_n as_o ourselves_o and_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o for_o god_n sake_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o no_o natural_a habit_n for_o natural_o as_o we_o be_v hater_n of_o god_n and_o man_n so_o even_o of_o ourselves_o neither_o be_v any_o hatred_n of_o a_o enemy_n so_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o carnal_a self-love_n which_o be_v a_o chief_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o deprive_v we_o here_o of_o all_o grace_n and_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o love_v one_o another_o tell_v we_o where_o we_o must_v have_v this_o gift_n let_v we_o say_v he_o love_v one_o another_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 7._o for_o love_n be_v of_o god_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o god_n but_o a_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o as_o the_o cause_n so_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v shed_v
give_v thanks_n at_o all_o time_n and_o this_o thankfulness_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o must_v show_v at_o all_o time_n that_o be_v daily_a and_o continual_o private_o and_o public_o secret_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o outward_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n so_o often_o as_o we_o have_v any_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n offer_v unto_o we_o either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a by_o consideration_n either_o of_o positive_a or_o privative_a benefit_n both_o at_o set_a time_n of_o prayer_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n by_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o continual_a benefit_n which_o in_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n he_o confer_v upon_o we_o as_o our_o deliverance_n from_o evil_n with_o which_o we_o see_v other_o overtake_v our_o preservation_n from_o many_o danger_n to_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o subject_a for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n against_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o his_o fear_n and_o from_o wander_v with_o the_o world_n in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o give_v we_o heart_n to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o for_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o imperfect_a action_n in_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o multiply_v and_o continual_a renew_n of_o all_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n upon_o we_o and_o those_o that_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a unto_o we_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o for_o those_o assure_a hope_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o those_o which_o he_o bestow_v public_o upon_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o private_o upon_o our_o family_n and_o our_o own_o person_n and_o this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v to_o ourselves_o in_o 20._o eph._n 5._o 20._o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o christ_n offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n continual_o that_o be_v the_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 15._o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n give_v thanks_n to_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v david_n daily_a practice_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v i_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n say_v he_o at_o all_o time_n his_o praise_n shall_v continual_o be_v in_o my_o mouth_n and_o again_o every_o day_n will_v i_o bless_v 1._o psal_n 34_o 1._o thou_o and_o i_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o which_o resolution_n because_o 2._o psal_n 145._o 2._o he_o can_v not_o achieve_v by_o his_o own_o ability_n he_o crave_v help_v and_o assistance_n from_o god_n let_v my_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n and_o with_o thy_o honour_n all_o 15._o psal_n 71._o 8_o 15._o the_o day_n and_o then_o he_o promise_v to_o perform_v it_o i_o will_v say_v he_o praise_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o salvation_n all_o the_o day_n for_o i_o know_v not_o the_o number_n thereof_o §._o sect._n 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o daily_a thanksgiving_n beside_o which_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n there_o be_v many_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o the_o daily_a and_o continual_a practice_n of_o this_o holy_a duty_n as_o first_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o see_v it_o be_v the_o continual_a exercise_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o which_o a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o happiness_n consist_v and_o we_o see_v in_o the_o revelation_n where_o great_a multitude_n of_o the_o saint_n cry_v aloud_o and_o say_v blessing_n and_o glory_n and_o 12._o apoc._n 5._o 13._o &_o 7._o 12._o wisdom_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o might_n be_v unto_o our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n and_o this_o exercise_n they_o continue_v day_n and_o 8._o apoc._n 4._o 8._o night_n say_v holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n almighty_a which_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v second_o it_o be_v most_o comely_a and_o decent_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n all_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o due_a belong_v to_o he_o as_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o 2._o psal_n 92._o 2._o our_o good_a and_o therefore_o david_n often_o repeat_v it_o and_o make_v it_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o song_n that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o praise_v he_o because_o he_o 1._o psal_n 1â—6_n 1._o &_o 147._o 1._o be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o also_o who_o daily_o receive_v benefit_n at_o his_o hand_n for_o see_v he_o renew_v his_o mercy_n upon_o we_o every_o 23._o psal_n 33._o 1._o lam._n 3._o 23._o morning_n as_o the_o church_n confess_v and_o follow_v we_o with_o his_o favour_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n what_o better_o beseem_v we_o then_o to_o be_v thankful_a to_o such_o a_o gracious_a benefactor_n and_o to_o have_v our_o heart_n fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o his_o praise_n again_o we_o be_v spiritual_a priest_n unto_o god_n to_o offer_v unto_o he_o daily_a sacrifice_n and_o what_o better_o beseem_v 5._o apoc._n 1._o 5._o our_o office_n then_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o 14._o psal_n 50._o 14._o be_v the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o his_o soul_n do_v chief_o delight_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o service_n which_o most_o redound_v to_o his_o glory_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n whosoever_o offer_v praise_n glorifi_v i_o and_o be_v daily_o 23_o verse_n 23_o therefore_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o in_o his_o perfect_a form_n of_o prayer_n the_o first_o petition_n whereof_o be_v that_o god_n name_n may_v be_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v and_o the_o conclusion_n a_o acknowledgement_n that_o the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n do_v belong_v unto_o he_o alone_o three_o it_o be_v the_o main_n end_n for_o which_o god_n bestow_v all_o his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o that_o 18._o deut._n 8._o 18._o we_o shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n the_o which_o we_o will_v perform_v if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o too_o ungrateful_a see_v they_o be_v so_o inestimable_a and_o manifold_a and_o yet_o he_o in_o love_n of_o they_o all_o require_v nothing_o of_o we_o but_o that_o we_o daily_o show_v ourselves_o thankful_a debtor_n yea_o in_o truth_n we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o see_v all_o we_o have_v be_v he_o already_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o king_n 3._o psal_n 16._o 3._o yet_o confess_v after_o long_a deliberation_n his_o nullity_n and_o insufficiency_n in_o this_o kind_n and_o therefore_o conclude_v that_o he_o will_v render_v unto_o he_o thanks_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o and_o praise_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o god_n have_v give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o with_o they_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o psalmist_n call_v his_o tongue_n his_o glory_n because_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o glorify_v god_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n wherein_o 8._o psal_n 30._o 12._o &_o 57_o 8._o we_o excel_v all_o the_o creature_n who_o do_v not_o in_o the_o use_n of_o it_o aim_v chief_o at_o this_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v give_v they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o yield_v unto_o god_n this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n be_v partly_o to_o remove_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o ungratitude_n 15._o 1._o chro._n 17._o 16._o &_o 29._o 14_o 15._o and_o partly_o to_o use_v all_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o this_o duty_n concern_v the_o former_a we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o pride_n and_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n which_o will_v make_v we_o to_o think_v that_o all_o which_o we_o receive_v be_v less_o than_o we_o deserve_v and_o contrariwise_o embrace_v humility_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a for_o the_o least_o benefit_n when_o we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v more_o than_o we_o deserve_v second_o we_o must_v not_o attribute_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o 17._o psal_n 127._o
5_o 6_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14_o 15._o drive_v with_o the_o wind_n and_o toss_v to_o and_o fro_o neither_o let_v that_o man_n think_v that_o he_o shall_v receive_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v this_o our_o faith_n when_o we_o come_v to_o pray_v be_v utter_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o cast_v away_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n to_o ground_v our_o faith_n whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n his_o infinite_a mercy_n love_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o &_o the_o perfect_a merit_n &_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o must_v we_o look_v to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o other_o grace_n necessary_o require_v in_o those_o that_o pray_v with_o hope_n to_o be_v hear_v but_o to_o their_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n nor_o upon_o faith_n itself_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o as_o think_v thereby_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n upon_o which_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v and_o the_o alone_a instrument_n whereby_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v apply_v unto_o us._n but_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o faith_n we_o have_v speak_v before_o and_o therefore_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o humility_n and_o with_o reverence_n and_o fervency_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o heart_n there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n require_v first_o humility_z whereby_o we_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n unfeigned_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o tread_v upon_o the_o earth_n or_o to_o look_v up_o unto_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o god_n glorious_a presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o reject_v all_o pharisaical_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n we_o be_v to_o confess_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n with_o jacob_n that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n 15._o gen._n 18._o 27._o &_o 32_o 10._o psal_n 22_o 6._o esa_n 6._o 22._o luk_n 15._o 21._o luk._n 18._o 13._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 15._o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n with_o esay_n that_o we_o be_v man_n of_o pollute_a lip_n with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v god_n child_n with_o the_o publican_n that_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n yea_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o of_o all_o sinner_n we_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o this_o humility_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v receive_v into_o grace_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v all_o our_o petition_n for_o he_o will_v look_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n 17._o esa_n 66._o 2._o psal_n 34._o 18._o esa_n 57_o 15._o psal_n 51._o 17._o psal_n 9_o 12._o &_o 10._o 17._o he_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v dwell_v with_o he_o with_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v he_o be_v make_v propitious_a and_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o hear_v his_o suit_n for_o he_o forget_v not_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o humble_a but_o he_o hear_v their_o prayer_n and_o will_v prepare_v their_o heart_n and_o will_v cause_v his_o ear_n to_o hear_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o heart_n be_v reverence_n unto_o which_o david_n exhort_v serve_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n 11_o psal_n 2._o 11_o and_o rejoice_v with_o tremble_v and_o perform_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n in_o 7._o psal_n 5_o 7._o thy_o fear_n say_v he_o will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n the_o which_o reverence_n may_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v who_o be_v present_a with_o we_o see_v all_o our_o action_n and_o how_o we_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o his_o service_n and_o be_v infinite_a both_o in_o justice_n and_o power_n to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a and_o abuse_v his_o holy_a ordinance_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o a_o formal_a cold_a and_o careless_a service_n and_o also_o in_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n if_o we_o worship_v he_o aright_o and_o second_o if_o we_o consider_v withal_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n unto_o who_o notwithstanding_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a grace_n and_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v this_o high_a honour_n and_o inestimable_a prerogative_n to_o come_v into_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o to_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v fervency_n of_o affection_n and_o zealous_a devotion_n whereby_o we_o do_v with_o all_o earnestness_n desire_v to_o have_v all_o our_o sin_n pardon_v &_o our_o want_n supply_v &_o with_o all_o hearty_a cheerfulness_n without_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n coldness_n and_o weariness_n continue_v in_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o come_v unto_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o want_n which_o infer_v a_o urgent_a necessity_n to_o have_v they_o pardon_v and_o these_o supply_v and_o by_o consider_v the_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o action_n and_o the_o fruit_n that_o come_v of_o it_o which_o be_v far_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n cap._n xv._o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o prayer_n and_o of_o their_o quantity_n and_o quality_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o our_o gesture_n and_o voice_n in_o prayer_n and_o these_o be_v the_o essential_a duty_n belong_v unto_o prayer_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v other_o which_z be_v circumstantial_a and_o 40._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 40._o accidental_a of_o which_o there_o can_v for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v give_v any_o general_a and_o certain_a rule_n but_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o order_n after_o a_o decent_a &_o comely_a manner_n and_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n and_o the_o further_a of_o those_o internal_a duty_n before_o speak_v of_o which_o be_v essential_a and_o always_o necessary_a the_o first_o be_v the_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v such_o as_o may_v further_o our_o inward_a humility_n reverence_n and_o fervency_n of_o devotion_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n in_o former_a time_n &_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o country_n where_o we_o live_v use_v those_o gesture_n which_o be_v use_v in_o they_o to_o express_v external_a worship_n humility_n and_o reverence_n as_o among_o we_o stand_v kneeling_z uncover_v of_o the_o head_n lift_v up_o of_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n and_o in_o extraordinary_a and_o great_a humiliation_n prostrate_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n cast_v down_o our_o eye_n as_o be_v ashamed_a to_o look_v towards_o heaven_n and_o knock_v of_o the_o breast_n as_o bewail_v the_o sinful_a corruption_n therein_o contain_v in_o all_o which_o our_o chief_a endeavour_n must_v be_v that_o the_o inward_a affection_n and_o disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n do_v answer_n unto_o the_o outward_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n without_o which_o they_o be_v but_o hypocritical_a show_n the_o second_o be_v the_o voice_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o prayer_n so_o often_o as_o convenient_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 14_o 15._o &_o 71._o 23_o 24._o &_o 119._o 171._o hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o we_o may_v see_v it_o be_v one_o special_a end_n for_o which_o god_n have_v give_v it_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v by_o it_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o prayer_n and_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n not_o that_o he_o himself_o need_v it_o for_o he_o search_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n but_o for_o the_o example_n and_o edification_n of_o other_o as_o in_o public_a prayer_n and_o for_o the_o intention_n of_o our_o own_o affection_n the_o attention_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n in_o our_o private_a prayer_n which_o notwithstanding_o must_v be_v do_v with_o this_o caution_n that_o see_v private_a prayer_n must_v be_v make_v in_o secret_a we_o must_v not_o speak_v aloud_o in_o our_o closet_n or_o chamber_n so_o as_o other_o may_v hear_v and_o understand_v we_o or_o at_o least_o we_o must_v not_o 6._o matth._n 6._o 6._o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n see_v it_o be_v but_o gross_a hypocrisy_n which_o we_o must_v not_o only_o avoid_v but_o even_o the_o very_a
they_o rash_o and_o hand_n over_o head_n without_o choice_n and_o have_v neither_o care_n nor_o conscience_n in_o our_o manner_n of_o use_v they_o but_o when_o we_o observe_v diligent_o those_o law_n and_o caution_n wherewith_o we_o be_v limit_v and_o bound_v in_o their_o use_n by_o the_o word_n and_o these_o either_o respect_n the_o matter_n or_o manner_n the_o recreation_n itself_o or_o our_o course_n and_o carriage_n in_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o it_o for_o the_o recreation_n itself_o our_o first_o care_n must_v be_v that_o it_o be_v lawful_a and_o either_o approve_a and_o warrant_v or_o at_o least_o not_o forbid_v and_o condemn_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o here_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v not_o only_o those_o recreation_n which_o be_v particular_o name_v but_o likewise_o all_o those_o which_o have_v some_o analogy_n and_o similitude_n with_o they_o and_o these_o be_v either_o of_o the_o mind_n alone_o or_o of_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n joint_o together_o the_o recreation_n 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mediation_n and_o intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n final_o the_o end_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n be_v not_o to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o merit_n heaven_n but_o to_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v ingraft_v as_o lively_a branch_n in_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o we_o have_v from_o he_o this_o sap_n of_o grace_n which_o make_v we_o fruitful_a see_v without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o and_o that_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o virtue_n 5._o joh._n 15._o 4_o 5._o and_o power_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o justification_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n see_v we_o feel_v they_o powerful_a in_o we_o for_o our_o sanctification_n and_o for_o the_o abate_n of_o the_o corruption_n and_o subdue_a in_o we_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o it_o no_o long_o reign_v in_o 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o our_o mortal_a body_n now_o the_o 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we_o and_o they_o but_o let_v we_o propound_v the_o get_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o main_a scope_n of_o they_o all_o that_o so_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o we_o and_o our_o duty_n may_v in_o he_o be_v accept_v before_o god_n and_o receive_v a_o rich_a reward_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o perfect_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o rule_n respect_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n the_o three_o rule_n respect_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o namely_o that_o see_v we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o pray_v or_o hear_v or_o read_v or_o meditate_v 26._o rom._n 8._o 15_o 26._o or_o else_o perform_v any_o other_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n but_o as_o this_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o give_v we_o power_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o some_o good_a effect_n therefore_o stop_v our_o ear_n to_o carnal_a dispute_n and_o shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n of_o natural_a &_o corrupt_a reason_n we_o must_v in_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n 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their_o agreement_n with_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n let_v we_o 6._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 6._o not_o only_o yield_v unto_o they_o but_o also_o give_v they_o the_o best_a entertainment_n nourish_v and_o cherish_v they_o when_o they_o seem_v weak_a and_o incite_v and_o re-inliving_a they_o when_o as_o they_o begin_v to_o languish_v and_o die_v in_o we_o by_o meditation_n prayer_n read_v and_o other_o such_o like_a religious_a exercise_n let_v we_o open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n when_o he_o knock_v and_o give_v kind_a entertainment_n 20._o apoc._n 3._o 20._o to_o this_o holy_a guest_n who_o bring_v his_o cheer_n with_o he_o and_o will_v feast_v we_o with_o a_o delicate_a banquet_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n but_o especial_o when_o he_o visit_v we_o after_o a_o especial_a &_o extraordinary_a manner_n and_o give_v more_o evident_a sign_n of_o his_o presence_n then_o at_o other_o time_n by_o work_v more_o powerful_o good_a motion_n in_o we_o kindle_v our_o zeal_n and_o enlarge_n our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n then_o be_v we_o not_o by_o sloth_n to_o let_v slip_n so_o good_a a_o opportunity_n of_o enrich_v our_o soul_n with_o save_v grace_n but_o we_o must_v as_o we_o use_v to_o say_v strike_v while_o the_o iron_n be_v hot_a and_o reap_v our_o harvest_n while_o this_o sunshine_n continue_v we_o must_v set_v up_o all_o our_o sail_n while_o this_o fair_a gale_n of_o wind_n last_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v in_o a_o short_a time_n make_v a_o far_o great_a progress_n in_o our_o course_n of_o godliness_n then_o in_o many_o month_n when_o be_v leave_v by_o the_o spirit_n in_o respect_n of_o this_o extraordinary_a efficacy_n and_o operation_n we_o shall_v be_v becalm_v and_o have_v neither_o will_n nor_o power_n to_o go_v forward_o when_o he_o offer_v himself_o in_o a_o unusual_a manner_n unto_o we_o in_o our_o travel_n of_o the_o spiritual_a journey_n as_o the_o angel_n to_o jacob_n we_o must_v take_v fast_o hold_v of_o he_o not_o suffer_v he_o to_o depart_v before_o he_o have_v give_v we_o a_o extraordinary_a blessing_n and_o when_o he_o move_v our_o heart_n as_o the_o angel_n the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n and_o by_o his_o special_a presence_n infuse_v into_o they_o more_o than_o wont_a virtue_n let_v we_o not_o suffer_v so_o good_a a_o opportunity_n to_o pass_v without_o make_v of_o it_o some_o spiritual_a advantage_n for_o the_o cure_n of_o our_o sore_n and_o sickness_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o confirm_v and_o increase_v of_o our_o health_n and_o strength_n in_o our_o inner_a man_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o often_o renew_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n between_o god_n and_o us._n the_o rule_n which_o respect_v the_o subordinate_a cause_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v diverse_a the_o first_o that_o we_o often_o renew_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n between_o god_n and_o we_o by_o renew_v the_o condition_n of_o it_o on_o our_o part_n faith_n and_o repentance_n in_o which_o exercise_n as_o we_o be_v to_o renew_v our_o sorrow_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o those_o above_o the_o rest_n which_o we_o have_v most_o often_o commit_v and_o thereby_o most_o offend_v and_o dishonour_v god_n so_o especial_o for_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o have_v most_o disable_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o have_v plunge_v we_o into_o the_o contrary_a wickedness_n whereby_o we_o have_v serve_v sin_n and_o satan_n as_o our_o negligence_n and_o want_n of_o zeal_n and_o holy_a care_n to_o glorify_v god_n by_o the_o light_n of_o our_o christian_a conversation_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n and_o adorn_v our_o profession_n by_o our_o holy_a conversation_n whereby_o contrariwise_o we_o have_v cause_v god_n holy_a name_n to_o be_v blaspheme_v and_o our_o christian_a profession_n to_o be_v slander_v and_o evil_o speak_v of_o as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o inormity_n our_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o have_v make_v no_o good_a use_n either_o of_o god_n word_n or_o work_n his_o mercy_n or_o judgement_n to_o be_v draw_v by_o they_o to_o repentance_n and_o make_v more_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n but_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o 48._o math._n 24._o 48._o from_o we_o have_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o with_o the_o evil_a servant_n to_o be_v slothful_a and_o negligent_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o to_o take_v liberty_n in_o run_v licentious_a course_n loathe_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o shall_v have_v be_v waken_v and_o rouse_v up_o out_o of_o this_o spiritual_a lethargy_n our_o cowardice_n and_o slothfulness_n in_o make_v war_n against_o our_o flesh_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n whereby_o they_o have_v often_o get_v to_o such_o a_o head_n strength_n and_o height_n of_o rebellion_n that_o they_o have_v prevail_v and_o have_v shameful_o foil_v the_o spiritual_a part_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n our_o negligence_n in_o prevent_v the_o occasion_n and_o withstand_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o beginning_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o want_n of_o care_n in_o banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n the_o desire_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n when_o they_o be_v first_o suggest_v unto_o we_o whereof_o it_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o suffer_v they_o to_o rest_v in_o we_o we_o have_v be_v allure_v and_o tick_n lead_v with_o carnal_a delight_n in_o think_v of_o they_o which_o have_v draw_v we_o from_o our_o former_a sincerity_n and_o move_v we_o to_o like_v and_o approve_v they_o to_o consent_v unto_o and_o produce_v they_o
preserve_n and_o nourish_v of_o all_o our_o other_o part_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n the_o first_o mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n the_o which_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v we_o to_o the_o life_n of_o godliness_n and_o of_o beginning_n in_o we_o all_o spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n by_o which_o as_o inward_a cause_n we_o outward_o move_v in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o raise_v we_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o cleanse_v and_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o corruption_n of_o it_o and_o also_o of_o so_o quicken_a and_o reviue_v we_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v the_o action_n of_o holiness_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o godly_a conversation_n thus_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o god_n 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o strong_a power_n whereby_o he_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n into_o the_o the_o state_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n the_o immortal_a and_o incorruptible_a seed_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n live_v and_o abide_v in_o we_o for_o 23._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 23._o ever_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n be_v call_v our_o spiritual_a 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o father_n who_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n because_o be_v dispenser_n of_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n they_o be_v instrument_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o regeneration_n thus_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o the_o hour_n be_v come_v yea_o even_o then_o be_v that_o 25._o joh._n 5._o 25._o the_o dead_a shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o live_v that_o be_v those_o which_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n shall_v be_v quicken_v and_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o word_n preach_v for_o at_o this_o death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o whole_a discourse_n aim_v and_o as_o we_o 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and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n how_o can_v they_o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o hear_v without_o a_o preacher_n and_o after_o express_o affirm_v that_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v 17._o and_o 10._o 14_o 17._o and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o intimate_v that_o we_o can_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n 22._o ephes_n 4._o 21_o 22._o put_v on_o the_o new_a which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n unless_o we_o have_v first_o hear_v christ_n and_o be_v teach_v by_o he_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n but_o here_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v our_o new_a birth_n and_o spiritual_a cleanse_n unto_o the_o word_n preach_v as_o have_v in_o it_o any_o inherent_a power_n to_o give_v life_n and_o grace_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n or_o as_o it_o be_v by_o man_n preach_v unto_o we_o for_o then_o all_o that_o hear_v it_o will_v be_v quicken_v unto_o holiness_n and_o new_a obedience_n whereas_o common_a and_o woeful_a experience_n teach_v we_o that_o after_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v long_o preach_v in_o diverse_a place_n the_o great_a number_n remain_v unregenerate_a and_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n nor_o yet_o as_o unto_o a_o principal_a and_o chief_a cause_n of_o reviue_v we_o for_o this_o be_v to_o make_v a_o idol_n of_o it_o by_o attribute_v unto_o it_o god_n prerogative_n and_o peculiar_a 9_o math._n 23._o 9_o action_n who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o regenerate_v we_o as_o he_o only_o can_v first_o create_v us._n but_o we_o be_v to_o attribute_v this_o virtue_n of_o give_v spiritual_a life_n to_o the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o come_n from_o man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o he_o have_v institute_v and_o sanctify_v to_o this_o use_n of_o give_v spiritual_a life_n and_o 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to_o our_o deep_a condemnation_n in_o which_o regard_n 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o we_o must_v not_o rest_v in_o the_o preach_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n as_o in_o the_o deed_n do_v for_o the_o beget_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o beginning_n in_o we_o the_o life_n of_o godliness_n for_o thus_o it_o be_v only_o the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v make_v the_o 63._o joh._n 6._o 63._o same_o word_n and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n effectual_a unto_o some_o for_o these_o end_n by_o a_o inward_a secret_a and_o powerful_a operation_n which_o for_o want_v hereof_o be_v hear_v of_o other_o without_o any_o profit_n but_o use_v it_o as_o god_n ordinance_n unto_o which_o his_o blessing_n be_v promise_v and_o do_v so_o ordinary_o accompany_v it_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o those_o that_o use_v it_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n and_o desire_v to_o profit_v by_o it_o for_o the_o former_a end_n that_o we_o may_v as_o well_o hope_v for_o spiritual_a life_n by_o feed_v on_o this_o food_n as_o for_o 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be_v able_a without_o all_o mean_n to_o do_v all_o these_o by_o the_o sole_a and_o secret_a work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v such_o a_o all-sufficient_a workman_n in_o himself_o that_o he_o need_v not_o the_o help_n of_o any_o instrument_n as_o we_o see_v in_o his_o sanctify_a and_o save_v of_o elect_a infant_n die_v while_o they_o be_v uncapable_a of_o outward_a mean_n for_o even_o in_o they_o these_o two_o go_v together_o see_v the_o rule_n be_v general_a that_o without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o be_v able_a to_o sanctify_v other_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o mean_n for_o these_o use_n as_o he_o ordinary_o do_v where_o
through_o pride_n break_v out_o into_o anger_n and_o contention_n when_o we_o go_v to_o compound_v difference_n between_o neighbour_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o be_v not_o partial_a to_o either_o side_n for_o worldly_a respect_n nor_o through_o stiffness_n and_o obstinacy_n cause_v more_o discord_n in_o stead_n of_o make_v peace_n when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o a_o feast_n let_v we_o set_v a_o watch_n over_o our_o appetite_n that_o it_o do_v not_o draw_v we_o to_o gluttony_n and_o excess_n but_o that_o we_o so_o use_v god_n great_a blessing_n as_o that_o we_o be_v fit_v by_o they_o to_o do_v he_o better_o service_n when_o we_o be_v about_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o pride_n and_o affectation_n of_o humane_a praise_n or_o that_o we_o have_v in_o they_o any_o opinion_n of_o merit_v thereby_o any_o thing_n at_o god_n hand_n when_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v or_o hear_v the_o word_n or_o to_o perform_v any_o other_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n know_v that_o in_o they_o also_o satan_n lay_v his_o snare_n and_o spare_v for_o no_o pain_n to_o make_v these_o exercise_n unprofitable_a and_o even_o turn_v they_o into_o sin_n let_v we_o observe_v our_o watch_n when_o we_o go_v about_o they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v well_o prepare_v and_o perform_v they_o with_o all_o reverence_n and_o attention_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n careful_o look_v to_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o hinder_v in_o these_o duty_n with_o worldly_a distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n dulness_n drowzinesse_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n in_o a_o word_n there_o be_v nothing_o wherein_o this_o watch_n be_v not_o to_o be_v keep_v see_v in_o all_o thing_n through_o satan_n wile_n and_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n we_o be_v endanger_v unto_o sin_n either_o sail_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o action_n or_o in_o our_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n neither_o must_v this_o watch_n be_v keep_v over_o some_o of_o our_o part_n only_o neglect_v the_o rest_n as_o over_o the_o body_n alone_o but_o not_o the_o soul_n or_o the_o soul_n and_o not_o the_o body_n but_o over_o the_o whole_a man_n that_o in_o all_o our_o power_n and_o part_n inward_a faculty_n and_o outward_a action_n we_o may_v please_v god_n by_o do_v his_o will_n but_o yet_o the_o more_o accurate_a and_o diligent_a watch_n must_v be_v over_o the_o soul_n as_o be_v the_o more_o subtle_a and_o excellent_a part_n according_a to_o that_o express_a charge_n of_o almighty_a god_n take_v heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o keep_v thy_o soul_n diligent_o imply_v that_o though_o this_o watch_n must_v be_v keep_v over_o the_o whole_a man_n yet_o 9_o deut._n 4._o 9_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v the_o better_a part_n must_v be_v look_v unto_o with_o great_a care_n and_o circumspection_n thus_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o all_o the_o special_a faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n as_o over_o our_o reason_n and_o judgement_n that_o they_o be_v not_o darken_v with_o ignorance_n for_o if_o the_o light_n be_v darkness_n how_o great_a be_v that_o darkness_n nor_o corrupt_v and_o mislead_v into_o error_n and_o heresy_n over_o our_o memory_n 23._o mat._n 6._o 23._o that_o they_o neither_o retain_v those_o vanity_n and_o sinful_a impression_n which_o shall_v be_v raze_v and_o blot_v out_o nor_o forget_v those_o thing_n which_o god_n have_v entrust_v to_o their_o keep_n over_o our_o conscience_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o clean_a purge_v from_o dead_a work_n and_o that_o they_o be_v not_o slack_a in_o do_v their_o duty_n in_o excuse_v and_o accuse_v nor_o we_o negligent_a in_o give_v heed_n to_o their_o evidence_n over_o our_o will_n that_o they_o go_v not_o before_o but_o wait_v upon_o holy_a reason_n choose_v and_o embrace_v that_o which_o it_o commend_v and_o refuse_v and_o reject_v that_o which_o it_o condemn_v and_o disalloweth_a but_o especial_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o careful_a watch_n over_o our_o mind_n and_o imagination_n which_o natural_o be_v evil_a and_o that_o continual_o be_v most_o disorder_a and_o licentious_a and_o not_o to_o be_v keep_v within_o any_o compass_n if_o we_o leave_v they_o unto_o their_o own_o liberty_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v keep_v our_o soul_n in_o good_a plight_n and_o free_a from_o danger_n we_o must_v not_o foolish_o imagine_v that_o thought_n be_v free_a or_o that_o we_o may_v suffer_v our_o fantasy_n and_o imagination_n to_o take_v their_o full_a scope_n and_o pleasure_n in_o rove_a and_o range_v which_o way_n they_o listen_v for_o if_o they_o thus_o get_v the_o bridle_n as_o it_o be_v between_o their_o tooth_n they_o will_v run_v with_o we_o in_o a_o headlong_a course_n into_o vanity_n and_o sin_n whereby_o displease_v god_n we_o shall_v move_v he_o to_o give_v we_o over_o to_o our_o own_o imagination_n and_o to_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n suggest_v into_o they_o horrible_a blasphemy_n for_o when_o he_o find_v they_o dina-like_a wander_v abroad_o and_o from_o under_o the_o guard_n of_o god_n protection_n he_o deflour_v and_o defile_v they_o with_o hellish_a pollution_n and_o turn_v the_o pleasure_n of_o their_o liberty_n into_o horror_n and_o grief_n moreover_o by_o give_v liberty_n to_o our_o thought_n and_o imagination_n to_o range_v whither_o they_o listen_v and_o not_o accustom_v to_o keep_v they_o in_o any_o compass_n and_o within_o the_o bound_n of_o god_n fear_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a when_o we_o most_o desire_v it_o to_o bring_v they_o into_o any_o order_n but_o they_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o disturb_v and_o distract_v we_o in_o our_o best_a duty_n for_o like_o runagate_n servant_n they_o will_v be_v to_o seek_v when_o we_o most_o need_v they_o and_o be_v range_v about_o worldly_a vanity_n when_o we_o will_v have_v they_o whole_o exercise_v in_o religious_a duty_n or_o if_o with_o much_o pain_n we_o do_v bring_v they_o home_o and_o bind_v they_o to_o their_o task_n be_v enure_v to_o liberty_n and_o delight_v themselves_o in_o rove_a abroad_o they_o will_v to_o recover_v their_o lose_a pleasure_n break_v all_o their_o bond_n run_v away_o from_o we_o and_o be_v take_v up_o with_o worldly_a cogitation_n so_o as_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o hear_v the_o word_n or_o pray_v or_o meditate_v or_o perform_v any_o other_o religious_a duty_n without_o be_v distract_a and_o interrupt_v in_o they_o with_o these_o earthly_a thought_n and_o wander_a imagination_n from_o which_o if_o we_o will_v be_v free_a our_o best_a course_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o cogitation_n and_o fantasy_n at_o other_o time_n and_o to_o keep_v they_o under_o command_n that_o they_o may_v be_v exercise_v about_o thing_n profitable_a for_o if_o we_o usual_o give_v they_o liberty_n to_o range_v whither_o they_o listen_v custom_n will_v cause_v a_o habit_n and_o this_o liberty_n will_v grow_v to_o licentiousness_n so_o as_o we_o shall_v reduce_v they_o into_o no_o order_n nor_o make_v they_o fit_a for_o any_o good_a employment_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o restrain_v our_o thought_n from_o rove_a after_o worldly_a vanity_n but_o we_o must_v also_o have_v they_o take_v up_o and_o exercise_v in_o spiritual_a heavenly_a or_o at_o least_o civil_a and_o moral_a meditation_n about_o the_o affair_n of_o our_o honest_a calling_n for_o if_o they_o be_v not_o busy_v about_o these_o satan_n will_v thrust_v in_o the_o other_o and_o find_v they_o empty_a of_o any_o good_a thing_n he_o will_v easy_o replenish_v they_o with_o those_o that_o be_v evil_a §._o sect._n 7_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n but_o above_o all_o other_o our_o internal_a part_n we_o must_v keep_v our_o watch_n with_o great_a care_n over_o our_o heart_n according_a to_o the_o wiseman_n counsel_n above_o 12._o pro._n 4._o 23._o heb._n 3._o 12._o all_o keep_n or_o with_o all_o diligence_n keep_v thy_o heart_n for_o out_o of_o it_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o life_n and_o the_o admonition_n of_o the_o apostle_n take_v heed_n brethren_n lest_o there_o be_v in_o any_o of_o you_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n for_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o treasury_n either_o of_o all_o good_a or_o evil_n and_o out_o of_o it_o the_o tongue_n speak_v and_o the_o hand_n work_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n and_o if_o it_o be_v corrupt_a it_o will_v defile_v they_o too_o but_o if_o it_o be_v cleanse_v and_o purify_v by_o faith_n it_o will_v also_o purify_v the_o stream_n which_o flow_v from_o it_o 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o it_o be_v a_o vessel_n apt_a to_o receive_v all_o liquor_n good_a or_o evil_n and_o therefore_o
walk_v with_o god_n as_o enoch_n and_o like_a elias_n his_o body_n in_o the_o fiery_a chariot_n it_o carry_v our_o soul_n into_o heaven_n by_o it_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o enjoy_v god_n and_o ourselves_o and_o by_o converse_v with_o he_o we_o be_v fit_v and_o make_v profitable_a for_o all_o good_a company_n in_o a_o word_n as_o one_o say_v all_o spiritual_a profit_n and_o progress_n in_o godliness_n proceed_v from_o read_v and_o meditation_n for_o what_o we_o know_v not_o we_o learn_v by_o read_v and_o by_o meditation_n hold_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n in_o this_o life_n so_o also_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n who_o so_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o do_v meditate_v in_o it_o day_n and_o night_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o exercise_n the_o three_o and_o last_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n the_o neglect_n whereof_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o the_o former_a benefit_n and_o privilege_n for_o thereby_o we_o lose_v the_o comfort_n and_o joy_n which_o we_o have_v in_o this_o sweet_a communion_n with_o god_n we_o become_v insensible_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o spiritual_a want_n and_o so_o grow_v careless_a in_o use_v those_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o the_o one_o and_o supply_v of_o the_o other_o we_o take_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o continue_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o to_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o easy_o fall_v into_o their_o secret_a ambushment_n at_o unaware_o by_o reason_n we_o never_o think_v of_o they_o nor_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v escape_v they_o we_o be_v soon_o deceive_v with_o our_o own_o false_a heart_n when_o as_o we_o never_o sound_v their_o deceit_n unto_o the_o bottom_n and_o give_v satan_n leave_v to_o fill_v they_o with_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a thought_n and_o with_o sensual_a and_o carnal_a desire_n and_o lust_n when_o as_o he_o find_v they_o like_o empty_a house_n sweep_v clean_o and_o clear_v 45._o mat._n 12._o 45._o of_o all_o good_a meditation_n and_o garnish_v with_o sloth_n vanity_n &_o security_n the_o chief_a ornament_n wherein_o he_o delight_v we_o lose_v piecemeal_o all_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o not_o repair_v the_o breach_n which_o have_v be_v make_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o their_o assault_n &_o be_v easy_o vanquish_v in_o the_o next_o encounter_n while_o we_o never_o think_v of_o any_o approach_a danger_n we_o defraud_v our_o soul_n of_o a_o chief_a part_n of_o their_o food_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v nourish_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n we_o lose_v the_o heat_n and_o fervour_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n which_o be_v no_o natural_a quality_n reside_v in_o their_o proper_a element_n cool_a and_o decline_v when_o we_o withdraw_v from_o they_o the_o fuel_n by_o which_o they_o be_v nourish_v we_o lose_v the_o comfort_n of_o our_o heavenly_a freedom_n when_o as_o we_o never_o have_v our_o conversation_n there_o and_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o lie_v grovel_v upon_o the_o earth_n without_o any_o spiritual_a motion_n which_o like_o the_o peyze_n &_o plummet_n of_o a_o clock_n do_v natural_o descend_v &_o sink_v down_o unless_o they_o be_v often_o pull_v up_o with_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n final_o we_o put_v out_o or_o close_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o as_o they_o can_v look_v into_o ourselves_o nor_o into_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n to_o see_v our_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v nor_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n that_o we_o may_v be_v comfort_v our_o poverty_n and_o defect_n nor_o christ_n riches_n and_o full_a payment_n our_o natural_a defect_n and_o spiritual_a ability_n in_o he_o that_o strengthen_v we_o our_o gift_n and_o grace_n our_o want_n and_o weakness_n our_o sin_n commit_v our_o duty_n neglect_v or_o perform_v our_o danger_n and_o mean_n to_o escape_v they_o our_o way_n to_o happiness_n and_o what_o progress_n we_o have_v make_v in_o it_o and_o as_o we_o can_v through_o this_o neglect_n of_o meditation_n take_v notice_n of_o ourselves_o so_o be_v we_o thereby_o estrange_v from_o god_n neither_o see_v nor_o observe_v his_o nature_n or_o attribute_n his_o mercy_n to_o love_v he_o his_o justice_n to_o fear_v he_o his_o power_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o the_o administration_n both_o of_o his_o benefit_n confer_v upon_o those_o that_o love_n and_o obey_v he_o nor_o of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n threaten_v and_o inflict_v upon_o those_o who_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o by_o this_o experience_n of_o other_o good_a and_o harm_n we_o may_v become_v wise_a in_o choose_v such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v gain_v the_o one_o and_o avoid_v the_o other_o cap._n xv._o of_o extraordinary_a meditation_n §._o sect._n 1_o what_o extraordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o and_o thus_o much_o of_o meditation_n in_o general_a the_o which_o howsoever_o it_o do_v not_o easy_o admit_v of_o any_o formal_a distribution_n 17._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o according_a to_o the_o strict_a rule_n of_o art_n yet_o it_o may_v like_o prayer_n be_v distinguish_v into_o two_o kind_n for_o as_o prayer_n be_v either_o extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a the_o which_o be_v continual_o to_o be_v make_v and_o at_o any_o time_n whatsoever_o when_o any_o fit_a occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v either_o of_o petition_n or_o thanksgiving_n the_o which_o we_o call_v ejaculation_n or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a preparation_n we_o purposely_o compose_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n so_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v distinguish_v into_o such_o as_o be_v extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a deliberation_n and_o preparation_n set_v all_o other_o thing_n apart_o we_o settle_v ourselves_o to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o this_o religious_a exercise_n the_o former_a sort_n of_o meditation_n be_v sudden_a and_o continual_o in_o use_n when_o any_o occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v and_o observe_v by_o outward_a object_n present_v to_o our_o sense_n especial_o the_o sight_n and_o hear_n or_o by_o some_o inward_a conceit_n in_o our_o imagination_n or_o discourse_n of_o our_o mind_n whereof_o we_o may_v make_v some_o spiritual_a use_n and_o raise_v up_o our_o mind_n from_o the_o earth_n towards_o heaven_n in_o some_o holy_a meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v do_v at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o employment_n as_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o our_o honest_a recreation_n when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n or_o solitary_a and_o by_o ourselves_o but_o especial_o the_o large_a book_n of_o the_o creature_n afford_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a matter_n of_o this_o kind_n of_o meditation_n when_o either_o they_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o their_o and_o our_o creator_n or_o of_o some_o of_o his_o attribute_n shine_v clear_o in_o they_o in_o the_o former_a respect_n david_n say_v that_o the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o firmament_n show_v 5._o psal_n 19_o 1._o and_o 69._o 34._o and_o 89._o 5._o his_o handy_a work_n that_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o fit_a occasion_n of_o glorify_v god_n when_o as_o we_o see_v their_o excellency_n and_o order_n and_o of_o admire_v and_o magnify_v his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n who_o be_v able_a of_o nothing_o to_o make_v so_o goodly_a a_o frame_n and_o excellent_a workmanship_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o latter_a he_o tell_v we_o in_o another_o place_n that_o they_o do_v occasional_o as_o good_a schoolmaster_n teach_v he_o another_o lesson_n namely_o to_o see_v and_o admire_v the_o infinite_a love_n and_o undeserued_a goodness_n of_o god_n towards_o mankind_n when_o i_o consider_v say_v he_o the_o 4._o psal_n 8._o 3_o 4._o heaven_n the_o work_n of_o thy_o finger_n the_o moon_n and_o the_o star_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o visite_a he_o and_o thus_o solomon_n send_v the_o sluggard_n to_o the_o ant_n to_o 1._o prou._n 6._o 6._o esa_n 1._o 1._o learn_v of_o her_o diligence_n and_o esay_n a_o refractory_a people_n to_o the_o ox_n and_o ass_n to_o learn_v duty_n and_o obedience_n and_o jeremy_n the_o negligent_a and_o secure_a 7._o
it_o in_o our_o memory_n which_o be_v not_o the_o main_n thing_n intend_v in_o it_o but_o as_o help_n and_o mean_n conduce_v unto_o they_o for_o the_o principal_a end_n at_o which_o we_o be_v to_o aim_v be_v that_o we_o may_v hereby_o more_o and_o more_o incline_v our_o will_n and_o work_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o the_o choose_n embrace_v and_o love_v of_o that_o good_a and_o the_o refuse_v shun_v and_o abhor_v of_o that_o evil_a which_o they_o come_v to_o know_v more_o clear_o by_o this_o discourse_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o that_o we_o may_v make_v good_a use_n of_o all_o we_o know_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n notwithstanding_o because_o our_o will_n and_o affection_n be_v but_o blind_a faculty_n which_o of_o themselves_o can_v tell_v right_o what_o to_o choose_v or_o refuse_v affect_v or_o dislike_v therefore_o the_o understanding_n faculty_n which_o be_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o chief_a captain_n and_o leader_n of_o all_o her_o force_n must_v always_o accompany_v they_o for_o their_o direction_n in_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n so_o one_o say_v that_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a access_n or_o progress_n of_o contemplation_n 46._o bern._n in_o cantic_a serm._n 46._o the_o one_o in_o the_o understanding_n the_o other_o in_o the_o affection_n the_o one_o yield_v light_n the_o other_o heat_n the_o one_o in_o acquisition_n of_o matter_n the_o other_o in_o devotion_n of_o which_o two_o the_o understanding_n be_v to_o have_v the_o precedency_n in_o this_o exercise_n that_o the_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n may_v work_v by_o it_o light_n be_v lead_v and_o guide_v move_v and_o excite_v by_o it_o to_o choose_v or_o refuse_v love_n or_o loath_a that_o which_o it_o propound_v unto_o they_o either_o good_a or_o evil_n but_o yet_o the_o chief_a part_n of_o our_o time_n &_o strength_n be_v not_o to_o be_v spend_v in_o the_o discourse_n of_o the_o understanding_n theory_n and_o speculation_n but_o have_v attain_v hereby_o to_o some_o knowledge_n of_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n we_o be_v chief_o to_o labour_n that_o we_o may_v work_v it_o upon_o our_o heart_n &_o affection_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o their_o holiness_n the_o inflame_a of_o our_o love_n stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n and_o the_o strengthen_n and_o enable_v of_o we_o to_o make_v use_n of_o that_o we_o know_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o be_v to_o stint_v &_o shorten_v the_o discourse_n of_o our_o understanding_n that_o our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n may_v have_v more_o liberty_n &_o conveniency_n to_o attain_v unto_o their_o main_a end_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o in_o this_o exercise_n we_o principal_o seek_v after_o goodness_n which_o be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o will_n rather_o than_o truth_n which_o be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o to_o be_v make_v more_o holy_a rather_o than_o more_o learned_a unto_o which_o 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the_o more_o we_o spend_v they_o in_o theory_n and_o speculation_n the_o less_o ability_n they_o will_v have_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o our_o love_n and_o devotion_n even_o as_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v from_o a_o fountain_n must_v needs_o run_v with_o less_o force_n when_o as_o it_o be_v divide_v into_o diverse_a stream_n final_o ieiune_n and_o barren_a contemplation_n do_v little_a or_o nothing_o nourish_v the_o soul_n see_v it_o be_v not_o the_o food_n itself_o whereby_o it_o be_v cheer_v but_o only_o a_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v prepare_v and_o as_o the_o preparation_n itself_o of_o our_o food_n do_v not_o nourish_v the_o body_n but_o the_o feed_n upon_o digestion_n and_o application_n of_o it_o unto_o every_o several_a part_n so_o neither_o do_v the_o discourse_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o invention_n of_o matter_n nourish_v the_o soul_n in_o any_o save_a grace_n see_v it_o be_v not_o the_o proper_a nourishment_n itself_o but_o only_o the_o mean_n to_o prepare_v it_o which_o be_v receive_v by_o the_o will_n and_o digest_v and_o apply_v by_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n do_v turn_v to_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n inflame_v we_o inward_o with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o work_v in_o we_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n affiance_n hope_v patience_n humility_n hatred_n of_o sin_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n and_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o save_a grace_n and_o therefore_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o simple_a and_o plain_a understanding_n of_o the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v and_o not_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o any_o nice_a &_o curious_a disquisition_n let_v we_o employ_v the_o most_o part_n of_o our_o time_n and_o pain_n in_o work_v thereby_o our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n to_o more_o purity_n and_o holiness_n which_o be_v the_o main_n end_n of_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o if_o we_o attain_v not_o all_o our_o labour_n be_v spend_v in_o vain_a and_o will_v bring_v unto_o we_o no_o 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which_o himself_o begin_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o repent_v he_o strike_v our_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o relent_v by_o sound_a contrition_n before_o these_o rock_n will_v yield_v any_o water_n of_o true_a repentance_n it_o be_v he_o that_o pour_v the_o spirit_n 25._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o act._n 5._o 31_o &_o 11._o 18._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 25._o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n before_o they_o can_v lament_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o that_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o it_o remission_n of_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o turn_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o he_o first_o turn_v unto_o thou_o nor_o weep_v bitter_o with_o peter_n till_o he_o thaw_v thy_o freeze_a heart_n by_o reflect_v upon_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a countenance_n yea_o when_o he_o turn_v thou_o can_v not_o turn_v till_o he_o turn_v his_o face_n 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which_o work_v our_o adamantine_a heart_n to_o this_o relent_a softness_n and_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n which_o be_v behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v draw_v out_o of_o our_o eye_n the_o brinish_a water_n of_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o repentance_n both_o as_o he_o procure_v it_o by_o the_o meritorious_a virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o work_v it_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n apply_v by_o faith_n he_o injoin_v his_o apostle_n to_o preach_v repentance_n in_o his_o name_n final_o 47._o luk._n 24._o 47._o it_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o warm_v our_o cold_a heart_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o hot_a blood_n that_o issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n cause_v they_o to_o send_v up_o into_o our_o head_n these_o salt_n yet_o sweet_a water_n of_o 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and_o from_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n beget_v they_o to_o god_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o word_n so_o likewise_o instrumental_a cause_n which_o be_v inward_a precedent_n and_o immediate_a as_o save_v knowledge_n show_v the_o way_n to_o repentance_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a love_n and_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n especial_o the_o last_o and_o general_a judgement_n at_o 30._o act._n 17._o 30._o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n or_o else_o outward_a which_o either_o lead_n and_o draw_v or_o else_o move_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v many_o instrument_n and_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o it_o as_o the_o ministry_n 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all_o lawful_a thing_n may_v command_v he_o and_o have_v power_n to_o reward_v he_o if_o he_o condescend_v to_o her_o desire_n and_o to_o bring_v he_o into_o much_o trouble_n and_o danger_n if_o he_o give_v she_o a_o repulse_n and_o have_v also_o the_o opportunity_n of_o secrecy_n which_o free_v he_o from_o shame_n and_o punishment_n yet_o resist_v the_o tentation_n by_o this_o alone_a consideration_n that_o he_o shall_v hereby_o grievous_o sin_n against_o 9_o gen._n 39_o 9_o god_n who_o be_v a_o beholder_n of_o all_o his_o action_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n nothing_o do_v make_v man_n sin_n more_o bold_o and_o secure_o then_o when_o have_v put_v god_n out_o of_o their_o sight_n they_o imagine_v they_o be_v out_o of_o he_o and_o that_o he_o either_o see_v or_o regard_v not_o their_o work_n of_o wickedness_n thus_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o adulterer_n wait_v for_o the_o twilight_n say_v no_o eye_n shall_v see_v i_o 15._o job_n 24._o 15._o and_o wicked_a man_n thus_o encourage_v themselves_o in_o their_o wickedness_n say_v how_o do_v god_n know_v can_v he_o judge_v through_o the_o dark_a cloud_n thick_a cloud_n be_v 14._o job_n 22._o 13_o 14._o a_o cover_n to_o he_o that_o he_o see_v not_o and_o he_o walk_v in_o the_o circuit_n of_o heaven_n so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o the_o mighty_a man_n of_o the_o world_n hearten_v themselves_o on_o in_o their_o oppression_n break_v in_o piece_n god_n people_n and_o afflict_v his_o heritage_n 7._o psal_n 94._o 5_o 6_o 7._o slay_v the_o widow_n and_o stranger_n and_o murder_v the_o fatherless_a say_v the_o lord_n shall_v not_o see_v neither_o shall_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n regard_v it_o and_o have_v complain_v that_o the_o proud_a and_o violent_a have_v rise_v against_o he_o and_o seek_v to_o destroy_v his_o innocent_a soul_n he_o render_v this_o as_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o because_o they_o 5._o psal_n 86._o 14._o and_o 10._o 4_o 5._o have_v not_o set_v god_n before_o they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o the_o 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death_n of_o christ_n our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o walk_v in_o such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v preserve_v we_o in_o his_o love_n for_o christ_n have_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v reconcile_v we_o in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n to_o present_v 22._o col._n 1._o 21_o 22._o we_o holy_a unblameable_a and_o unreprovable_a in_o his_o sight_n we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n that_o it_o may_v be_v also_o 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o in_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o beseem_v his_o child_n and_o in_o whosoever_o this_o spirit_n be_v they_o it_o regenerate_v raise_v they_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n 12._o ephes_n 3._o 12._o so_o our_o free_a access_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n shall_v make_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o sin_n which_o will_v be_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o god_n and_o we_o and_o to_o live_v in_o such_o holiness_n of_o life_n as_o may_v still_o preserve_v our_o confidence_n in_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v inflame_v they_o with_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o make_v we_o careful_a to_o approve_v it_o by_o live_v according_a to_o his_o will_n the_o peace_n of_o god_n follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n and_o pass_v all_o understanding_n 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o must_v make_v we_o diligent_a in_o shun_v those_o thing_n which_o may_v disturb_v it_o and_o embrace_v and_o practise_v such_o virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n as_o will_v preserve_v it_o our_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n will_v make_v we_o avoid_v all_o know_a sin_n which_o will_v interrupt_v our_o joy_n and_o turn_v it_o into_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o sorrow_n and_o to_o please_v the_o lord_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o his_o face_n and_o favour_n may_v make_v we_o still_o glad_a our_o hope_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n will_v also_o much_o encourage_v we_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o sanctification_n for_o as_o many_o as_o have_v this_o 3._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 2_o 3._o hope_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v like_o christ_n in_o glory_n purge_v themselves_o as_o he_o also_o be_v pure_a as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n in_o a_o word_n there_o be_v no_o benefit_n accompany_v grace_n and_o salvation_n which_o may_v not_o serve_v as_o a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n both_o out_o of_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n for_o such_o inestimable_a gift_n and_o for_o the_o better_a assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o see_v god_n have_v give_v they_o all_o unto_o we_o for_o this_o end_n we_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o persuade_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v any_o interest_n in_o they_o unless_o they_o further_o we_o to_o it_o and_o stir_v we_o up_o in_o some_o measure_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o have_v any_o love_n towards_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o so_o many_o rich_a mercy_n or_o any_o true_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o which_o be_v chief_o show_v in_o seek_v the_o assurance_n of_o such_o inestimable_a benefit_n let_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n labour_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n cap._n thirty-nine_o other_o motive_n arise_v from_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n §._o
chill_a and_o cold_a terror_n of_o death_n can_v daunt_v and_o dismay_v us._n it_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n our_o former_a care_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n and_o how_o we_o have_v walk_v with_o he_o &_o before_o he_o though_o not_o in_o legal_a perfection_n yet_o with_o integrity_n and_o uprightness_n 3._o esa_n 38._o 3._o of_o heart_n &_o how_o we_o have_v do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o god_n sight_n it_o witness_v with_o our_o conscience_n that_o we_o have_v be_v faithful_a steward_n who_o have_v well_o husband_v god_n talent_n entrust_v unto_o we_o and_o that_o our_o account_n be_v even_o so_o that_o we_o need_v not_o fear_v now_o when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n yea_o it_o put_v into_o our_o hand_n a_o general_a acquittance_n seal_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v have_v it_o in_o readiness_n when_o we_o appear_v before_o our_o judge_n it_o tell_v we_o that_o now_o all_o our_o labour_n be_v end_v and_o that_o nothing_o remain_v but_o to_o receive_v our_o wage_n and_o to_o keep_v with_o god_n his_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n a_o perpetual_a sabbath_n in_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n that_o now_o we_o be_v safe_o pass_v through_o a_o sea_n of_o danger_n and_o be_v arrive_v and_o enter_v into_o the_o heavenly_a haven_n of_o everlasting_a rest_n that_o we_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n and_o 8._o 2._o tim._n 4_o 7._o 8._o finish_v it_o with_o a_o happy_a victory_n and_o that_o now_o nothing_o remain_v but_o to_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n have_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o and_o be_v now_o ready_a to_o set_v upon_o our_o head_n with_o triumph_n and_o glory_n again_o a_o godly_a life_n change_v the_o nature_n of_o death_n and_o of_o a_o curse_n for_o sin_n make_v it_o to_o become_v a_o great_a blessing_n as_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o free_v we_o from_o all_o evil_n and_o to_o enter_v we_o into_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o chief_a good_a so_o that_o whosoever_o with_o the_o apostle_n have_v lead_v their_o life_n in_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n may_v say_v with_o he_o for_o to_o i_o to_o live_v be_v 21._o phil._n 1._o 21._o christ_n and_o to_o die_v be_v gain_v for_o the_o death_n of_o the_o godly_a put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o their_o trouble_n that_o all_o tear_n may_v be_v wipe_v from_o their_o eye_n it_o cause_v they_o 4._o apoc._n 21._o 4._o cease_v to_o sin_n which_o so_o long_o as_o they_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n hang_v upon_o they_o as_o a_o heavy_a burden_n and_o press_v out_o of_o they_o many_o a_o sorrowful_a sigh_n and_o deep_a groan_n it_o bring_v with_o it_o a_o joyful_a rest_n from_o all_o their_o labour_n which_o in_o this_o life_n be_v so_o tedious_a and_o troublesome_a and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o their_o wearisome_a pilgrimage_n it_o free_v they_o from_o all_o worldly_a misery_n from_o poverty_n and_o penury_n sore_n and_o sickness_n slander_n and_o disgrace_n and_o bring_v with_o it_o heavenly_a plenty_n and_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n kingdom_n perpetual_a health_n &_o everlasting_a glory_n it_o put_v a_o end_n to_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n and_o to_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o many_o mighty_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o more_o be_v able_a to_o disturb_v our_o peace_n it_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o society_n of_o wicked_a 5._o psal_n 120._o 5._o worldling_n which_o while_o we_o live_v be_v so_o irksome_a and_o dangerous_a and_o from_o participate_v with_o they_o either_o in_o their_o sin_n or_o punishment_n it_o secure_v we_o from_o the_o evil_n to_o come_v and_o acquit_v we_o from_o approach_a danger_n final_o as_o it_o put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o our_o evil_n both_o of_o punishment_n and_o sin_n so_o it_o serve_v as_o a_o entrance_n into_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o all_o good_a and_o for_o a_o straight_a gate_n whereby_o we_o pass_v into_o heavenly_a happiness_n all_o which_o consideration_n shall_v be_v effectual_a reason_n to_o persuade_v to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v always_o attend_v upon_o by_o such_o a_o bless_a death_n that_o bring_v so_o many_o comfort_n with_o it_o when_o all_o other_o comfort_n fail_v and_o so_o many_o joy_n after_o it_o of_o all_o which_o they_o deprive_v themselves_o who_o neglect_v god_n service_n and_o spend_v their_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o eager_a pursuit_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n will_v bring_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v final_o as_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v in_o this_o world_n profitable_a to_o all_o purpose_n so_o be_v it_o most_o beneficial_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o thereby_o we_o 6._o rom._n 8._o 1._o apoc._n 20._o 6._o be_v secure_v from_o that_o everlasting_a woe_n and_o misery_n prepare_v for_o all_o those_o who_o live_v and_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n see_v there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o who_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n which_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o second_o death_n shall_v have_v no_o power_n over_o they_o who_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n second_o we_o be_v assure_v hereby_o of_o heavenly_a happiness_n for_o they_o that_o have_v follow_v 28._o matth._n 19_o 28._o christ_n in_o the_o regeneration_n shall_v accompany_v he_o in_o glory_n they_o that_o have_v live_v like_o god_n child_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n as_o in_o this_o life_n they_o have_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o cry_v in_o their_o heart_n abba_n father_n so_o shall_v they_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v receive_v from_o their_o father_n their_o heavenly_a inheritance_n whereas_o they_o who_o have_v neglect_v these_o duty_n can_v neither_o have_v this_o hope_n here_o nor_o that_o fruition_n hereafter_o see_v without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v god_n for_o 14._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 2_o 3._o heb._n 12._o 14._o howsoever_o as_o one_o say_v god_n make_v we_o without_o ourselves_o yet_o he_o will_v augustine_n augustine_n not_o so_o save_v us._n but_o have_v give_v we_o a_o be_v reasonable_a soul_n and_o his_o word_n whereby_o he_o have_v make_v we_o acquaint_v with_o his_o will_n and_o require_v our_o conformity_n and_o obedience_n he_o will_v have_v we_o join_v with_o he_o in_o work_v out_o our_o own_o salvation_n by_o perform_v those_o duty_n 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o which_o he_o have_v prescribe_v and_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v to_o everlasting_a happiness_n so_o that_o though_o our_o service_n of_o god_n in_o holy_a duty_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o glory_n but_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n yet_o be_v the_o way_n which_o lead_v unto_o it_o all_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o shall_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n who_o go_v constant_o in_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o they_o who_o never_o go_v in_o this_o way_n can_v never_o come_v unto_o that_o glory_n unto_o which_o it_o lead_v final_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v most_o profitable_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v because_o god_n gracious_o crow_v his_o own_o grace_n in_o his_o child_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o in_o their_o new_a obedience_n with_o a_o proportionable_a measure_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n so_o that_o they_o who_o have_v in_o this_o life_n shine_v bright_a in_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n 3._o dan._n 12._o 3._o and_o godliness_n shall_v in_o that_o life_n shine_v bright_a in_o glory_n and_o blessedness_n they_o who_o have_v most_o glorify_v he_o by_o their_o holy_a conversation_n he_o will_v impart_v unto_o they_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o glory_n and_o both_o make_v they_o capable_a and_o replenish_v they_o with_o great_a joy_n so_o that_o if_o we_o have_v any_o care_n or_o desire_v to_o be_v secure_v from_o endless_a misery_n or_o to_o be_v assure_v of_o eternal_a happiness_n let_v we_o be_v move_v hereby_o to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n yea_o see_v the_o lord_n in_o some_o proportion_n fit_v his_o wage_n to_o our_o work_n and_o the_o rich_a reward_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n according_a to_o those_o endeavour_n which_o he_o have_v wrought_v in_o we_o of_o seek_v his_o glory_n let_v we_o be_v transport_v with_o a_o holy_a ambition_n devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o service_n &_o not_o only_o labour_v to_o keep_v a_o ordinary_a pace_n with_o other_o but_o strive_v for_o the_o rich_a prize_n let_v we_o endeavour_n to_o outstrip_v all_o that_o run_v with_o
occurrent_a the_o which_o joy_n far_o exceed_v all_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o world_n for_o they_o satisfy_v not_o but_o leave_v the_o soul_n empty_a so_o that_o the_o joy_n of_o one_o pleasure_n do_v but_o stir_v up_o the_o appetite_n to_o hunger_n after_o another_o which_o if_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v enjoy_v leave_v nothing_o but_o sorrow_n behind_o whereas_o this_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v be_v a_o full_a joy_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n partly_o in_o sense_n and_o feeling_n according_a 11._o john_n 15._o 11._o to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n o_o taste_n and_o see_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a 8._o psal_n 34._o 8._o and_o partly_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n which_o make_v we_o rejoice_v in_o expectation_n of_o full_a fruition_n worldly_n joy_n be_v short_a and_o momentany_a like_o the_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n which_o cause_v a_o sudden_a blaze_n &_o as_o sudden_o 6._o eccles_n 7._o 6._o go_v out_o but_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v last_v and_o permanent_a and_o 22._o john_n 16._o 22._o no_o man_n as_o our_o saviour_n say_v can_v take_v it_o from_o us._n that_o consist_v in_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o the_o enjoy_n of_o such_o company_n as_o be_v like_o ourselves_o but_o this_o in_o the_o soul_n fruition_n of_o her_o belove_a spouse_n who_o love_n be_v 2._o cant._n 1._o 2._o better_a than_o wine_n see_v his_o favour_n be_v so_o full_a of_o ravish_a delight_n that_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o able_a to_o contain_v they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n who_o be_v bring_v by_o her_o bridegroom_n into_o his_o banquet_v house_n be_v so_o fill_v that_o she_o even_o surfeit_v of_o his_o delicacy_n which_o force_v she_o to_o cry_v out_o stay_v i_o with_o flagon_n comfort_v i_o with_o 5._o cant._n 2._o 4_o 5._o apple_n for_o i_o be_o sick_a of_o love_n of_o which_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a entertainment_n of_o the_o faithful_a soul_n the_o psalmist_n also_o speak_v they_o shall_v be_v abundant_o 8._o psal_n 36._o 8._o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o thy_o house_n and_o thou_o shall_v make_v they_o drink_v of_o the_o river_n of_o thy_o pleasure_n final_o the_o joy_n of_o worldling_n accompany_v their_o prosperity_n but_o when_o the_o evil_a day_n come_v it_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o be_v turn_v into_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n but_o the_o godly_a rejoice_v even_o in_o their_o tribulation_n &_o affliction_n in_o their_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o because_o they_o know_v that_o they_o shall_v work_v together_o for_o their_o good_a these_o light_n and_o momentany_a affliction_n cause_v unto_o they_o a_o far_o 2._o rom._n 5._o 3._o rom._n 8._o 28._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o jam._n 1._o 2._o most_o excellent_a and_o a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n they_o account_v it_o all_o joy_n as_o the_o apostle_n james_n speak_v when_o they_o fall_v into_o diverse_a tentation_n know_v that_o the_o trial_n of_o their_o faith_n work_v patience_n and_o when_o they_o be_v persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n they_o be_v bless_v in_o their_o suffering_n rejoice_v 11_o matth._n 5_o 10_o 11_o and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a because_o their_o reward_n be_v great_a in_o heaven_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o thessalonion_o receive_v the_o word_n in_o much_o affliction_n 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o and_o with_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o the_o hebrew_n take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n know_v themselves_o that_o they_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o endure_a substance_n the_o which_o joy_n be_v a_o supernatural_a gift_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n which_o all_o can_v attain_v unto_o but_o the_o faithful_a only_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n pray_v for_o the_o roman_n that_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o the_o god_n of_o hope_n will_v fill_v they_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v that_o they_o may_v abound_v in_o hope_n through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v a_o privilege_n wherein_o wicked_a man_n have_v no_o portion_n but_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a in_o who_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v begin_v in_o this_o life_n which_o none_o enjoy_v but_o they_o 33._o matth._n 6._o 33._o which_o seek_v also_o his_o righteousness_n see_v it_o consist_v not_o only_o in_o peace_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o also_o in_o righteousness_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o therefore_o see_v those_o thing_n can_v be_v separate_v which_o god_n have_v conjoin_v we_o must_v labour_v after_o righteousness_n if_o we_o will_v be_v partaker_n of_o this_o joy_n unto_o which_o if_o we_o do_v attain_v we_o shall_v assure_o be_v fill_v with_o it_o for_o if_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v in_o it_o as_o in_o his_o crown_n 20._o phil._n 4._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 19_o 20._o and_o joy_n when_o he_o have_v be_v a_o mean_n of_o convert_n other_o and_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o if_o the_o apostle_n john_n rejoice_v so_o great_o that_o he_o profess_v he_o have_v no_o great_a joy_n in_o any_o outward_a 4._o joh._n epist_n 2_o 4._o and_o epist_n 3._o 3_o 4._o thing_n then_o when_o he_o see_v his_o child_n walk_v in_o this_o way_n then_o what_o inestimable_a joy_n must_v this_o need_v cause_n unto_o we_o when_o ourselves_o by_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n do_v attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o own_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o last_o special_a privilege_n be_v christian_a liberty_n the_o last_o special_a privilege_n peculiar_a unto_o the_o godly_a which_o the_o spirit_n bring_v be_v christian_a liberty_n whereby_o be_v free_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o 74._o luk._n 1._o 74._o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o fear_n and_o so_o attain_v unto_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n see_v his_o service_n be_v perfect_a freedom_n and_o have_v power_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o the_o creature_n so_o as_o we_o may_v use_v they_o to_o all_o purpose_n both_o for_o necessity_n and_o comfort_n have_v full_a right_n and_o interest_n in_o they_o by_o our_o adoption_n the_o which_o privilege_n also_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n and_o be_v derive_v unto_o 17._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 17._o we_o when_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n appli_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o death_n and_o satisfaction_n whereby_o this_o liberty_n be_v first_o purchase_v for_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n also_o challenge_v unto_o himself_o this_o power_n and_o prerogative_n of_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n as_o be_v our_o alone_a redeemer_n who_o have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n if_o say_v he_o the_o son_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v free_a 36._o joh._n 8._o 36._o indeed_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n but_o our_o saviour_n have_v free_v 13._o gal._n 3._o 13._o we_o from_o it_o and_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o we_o be_v under_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n but_o he_o have_v free_v we_o by_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n we_o be_v the_o wretched_a slave_n of_o satan_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o he_o by_o his_o death_n have_v destroy_v he_o that_o have_v 15._o heb._n 2._o 14_o 15._o the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v they_o who_o through_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v all_o their_o life_n time_n subject_a to_o bondage_n we_o be_v servant_n to_o the_o world_n and_o the_o vassal_n of_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n but_o christ_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n both_o for_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o elect_n 33._o joh._n 16._o 33._o and_o so_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n out_o of_o this_o thraldom_n we_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n which_o make_v we_o slave_n to_o all_o other_o enemy_n and_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o wicked_a lust_n thereof_o for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v he_o that_o commit_v sin_n 34._o joh._n 8._o 34._o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n for_o his_o servant_n we_o be_v who_o we_o obey_v whether_o of_o sin_n unto_o death_n or_o of_o obedience_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o though_o with_o the_o 16._o rom._n 6._o 16._o jew_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o boast_v of_o our_o freedom_n and_o as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o our_o store_n to_o promise_v liberty_n unto_o
be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o christ_n our_o advocate_n and_o master_n of_o request_n to_o prefer_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n not_o plead_v our_o desert_n but_o his_o own_o merit_n and_o his_o father_n promise_n but_o also_o this_o high_a court_n of_o request_n night_n and_o day_n open_a unto_o uâ—_n that_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n we_o may_v make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n know_v unto_o god_n with_o confidence_n and_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v §._o sect._n 2_o the_o seven_o main_a privilege_n be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o seven_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n and_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o salvation_n with_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o their_o end_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v first_o of_o the_o public_a mean_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n sacrament_n and_o prayer_n which_o the_o most_o in_o the_o world_n have_v not_o at_o all_o but_o those_o only_a that_o live_v in_o the_o church_n of_o which_o the_o few_o and_o least_o number_n enjoy_v they_o to_o their_o use_n and_o benefit_n either_o because_o they_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v they_o or_o use_v they_o after_o a_o cold_a careless_a and_o formal_a manner_n without_o any_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o profit_v by_o they_o want_v in_o themselves_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o also_o the_o inward_a co-operation_n of_o 9_o esa_n 6._o 9_o god_n holy_a spirit_n to_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o their_o use_n by_o reason_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o after_o they_o have_v long_o be_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a â—dinances_n they_o be_v never_o the_o better_a but_o remain_v as_o ignorant_a and_o full_a of_o â—fidelity_n as_o impenitent_a and_o unprofitable_a as_o they_o be_v at_o the_o first_o yea_o in_o â—uth_n much_o the_o worse_o see_v for_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o preparation_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n god_n strong_a 16._o math._n 11._o 21._o rom._n 1._o 16._o power_n to_o theiâ—_n salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n become_v unto_o they_o the_o satur_n of_o death_n to_o their_o deep_a condemnation_n and_o the_o sacrament_n 29._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 29._o which_o be_v the_o â—ale_n of_o salvation_n through_o their_o unworthy_a receive_n of_o it_o seal_v unto_o â—em_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n yea_o even_o their_o prayer_n themselves_o aâ—_n turn_v into_o sin_n while_o they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o they_o ought_v â—th_v faith_n and_o fervency_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n but_o draw_v near_o unto_o 13._o esa_n 29._o 13._o god_n with_o thâ—r_a lip_n only_o when_o as_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o whereas_o unto_o the_o godâ—_n they_o be_v great_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n because_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o spirit_n stir_v up_o their_o appetite_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o 2._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o they_o and_z giveth_z grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o after_o that_o manner_n as_o have_v before_o be_v sheâ—ed_v mix_v faith_n with_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o and_o that_o â—ot_n only_o a_o justify_n faith_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o please_v god_n but_o â—_o special_a faith_n or_o branch_n of_o the_o other_o whereby_o they_o use_v god_n holy_a orâ—ances_n without_o doubt_v assure_v themselves_o that_o he_o will_v according_a â—o_o his_o gracious_a promise_n accompany_v their_o diligent_a careful_a 6._o jam._n 1._o 6._o and_o conscionable_a use_n of_o the_o outward_a mean_n with_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a and_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o their_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o second_o the_o godly_a have_v this_o privilege_n more_o peculiar_a uâ—to_n themselves_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o private_a mean_n before_o speak_v of_o as_o watchfulness_n meditation_n examination_n of_o themselves_o private_a prayer_n and_o tâ—e_v rest_n see_v scarce_o any_o but_o they_o use_v they_o or_o if_o they_o do_v slight_o cold_o and_o to_o no_o purpose_n whereas_o god_n give_v they_o grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o and_o with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o they_o the_o which_o he_o also_o satisfi_v while_o by_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o make_v they_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a for_o their_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o this_o also_o may_v be_v a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o godliness_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v these_o great_a privilege_n and_o not_o only_o have_v and_o use_v they_o with_o other_o but_o also_o have_v they_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n that_o they_o may_v become_v profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o our_o salvation_n without_o which_o our_o nourishment_n itself_o will_v turn_v to_o poison_n and_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n be_v abuse_v by_o we_o for_o want_v of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n will_v but_o harden_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o so_o increase_v our_o condemnation_n and_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o eight_o main_a privilege_n iâ—_n that_o they_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o eight_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o they_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o howsoever_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o tentation_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o their_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n they_o have_v many_o slip_n and_o fall_v yet_o they_o shall_v never_o fall_v away_o and_o though_o they_o err_v sometime_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n into_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n yet_o they_o return_v into_o it_o again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o redeem_v this_o lose_a time_n with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a diligence_n in_o god_n service_n so_o that_o though_o there_o may_v be_v and_o be_v some_o ill_a premise_n in_o their_o life_n which_o true_o fear_v god_n yet_o they_o always_o make_v a_o good_a conclusion_n though_o they_o have_v many_o rub_n in_o the_o â—beay_n yet_o at_o length_n they_o come_v safe_o to_o their_o journey_n end_n and_o though_o â—hey_n have_v many_o fault_n and_o fail_n in_o their_o life_n yet_o they_o be_v always_o bleâ—d_v in_o their_o death_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n mark_v the_o perfect_a â—n_n and_o behold_v 37._o psal_n 37._o 37._o the_o upright_o for_o the_o end_n of_o that_o man_n be_v peace_n and_o that_o of_o thâ—_n preacher_n though_o a_o sinner_n do_v ill_o a_o hundred_o time_n and_o his_o day_n be_v prolong_v yet_o sure_o i_o know_v it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n which_o fear_v befoâ—â—_n he_o the_o which_o their_o perseverance_n in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n unto_o the_o end_n â—_o not_o ground_v upon_o themselves_o or_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o grace_n which_o â—ey_n have_v receive_v for_o then_o it_o be_v but_o a_o poor_a privilege_n which_o woulâ—_n every_o day_n be_v subject_a to_o lose_v but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o gâ—d_n his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n assist_v and_o strengthen_v they_o for_o it_o be_v god_n whicâ—â—stablisheth_v we_o 21._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 21._o in_o christ_n it_o be_v his_o strength_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stande_v â—st_z against_o all_o 12._o eph._n 6._o 10_o 12._o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n it_o be_v his_o power_n â—hereby_o we_o be_v 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o keep_v through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n and_o though_o we_o be_v able_a tâ—_n do_v nothing_o of_o ourselves_o yet_o we_o can_v with_o the_o apostle_n do_v all_o thing_n though_o the_o power_n 3_o col._n 3._o 3_o of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v we_o neither_o be_v our_o spiritual_a lifâ—_n in_o our_o own_o custody_n but_o it_o be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v it_o stand_v not_o upon_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o own_o free_a will_n but_o of_o god_n will_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o this_o be_v the_o father_n will_n that_o of_o â—ll_a which_o he_o have_v 39_o joh._n 6._o 39_o give_v he_o he_o shall_v not_o lose_v one_o but_o
principal_a the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v his_o two_o chief_a captain_n that_o under_o their_o conduct_n lead_v all_o his_o force_n how_o mighty_a and_o dangerous_a these_o enemy_n be_v i_o have_v warfare_n christian_n warfare_n show_v at_o large_a in_o another_o place_n only_o let_v it_o here_o suffice_v to_o know_v that_o the_o great_a red_a dragon_n as_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o spit_v out_o his_o venom_n against_o we_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n that_o he_o may_v show_v his_o malice_n and_o spite_n against_o god_n by_o seek_v our_o destruction_n who_o be_v create_v according_a to_o his_o image_n so_o he_o disgorge_v against_o we_o whole_a flood_n of_o hellish_a poison_n when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o he_o may_v by_o make_v our_o way_n slippery_a cause_v we_o to_o fall_v and_o though_o he_o suffer_v we_o quiet_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o own_o way_n which_o lead_v to_o perdition_n without_o stop_n or_o check_v yea_o labour_v all_o he_o can_v to_o make_v they_o easy_a and_o pleasant_a to_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n yet_o when_o we_o set_v our_o face_n towards_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n he_o pursue_v we_o with_o all_o malice_n and_o fury_n encounter_v we_o with_o a_o huge_a host_n of_o hellish_a tentation_n and_o stop_v our_o course_n with_o innumerable_a impediment_n and_o discouragement_n which_o he_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n that_o we_o may_v return_v again_o into_o the_o egyptian_a slavery_n and_o glut_v ourselves_o with_o sensual_a and_o sinful_a pleasure_n yea_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o conceive_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o godly_a motion_n but_o he_o watch_v we_o that_o he_o may_v take_v all_o opportunity_n of_o kill_v it_o in_o the_o womb_n and_o to_o make_v it_o a_o abortive_a 4._o apoc._n 12._o 4._o birth_n or_o of_o strangle_v it_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v bear_v and_o see_v the_o light_n that_o so_o he_o may_v dishearten_v we_o by_o many_o discouragement_n from_o proceed_v in_o well_o do_v let_v we_o know_v that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o malicious_a dragon_n so_o a_o strong_a and_o mighty_a lion_n who_o still_o stand_v in_o our_o way_n arm_v with_o sufficient_a power_n to_o destroy_v and_o devour_v we_o if_o we_o be_v leave_v to_o his_o fury_n that_o he_o be_v a_o crafty_a old_a serpent_n excel_v in_o natural_a subtlety_n and_o through_o long_a and_o great_a experience_n able_a by_o a_o thousand_o cunning_a device_n to_o supplant_v and_o stop_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n be_v well_o able_a through_o his_o deep_a policy_n to_o use_v and_o employ_v all_o his_o force_n for_o his_o best_a advantage_n final_o that_o he_o be_v most_o vigilant_a and_o never_o sleep_v most_o diligent_a and_o never_o rest_v but_o night_n and_o day_n go_v about_o seek_v to_o devour_v we_o by_o entice_v 8._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o we_o to_o come_v within_o the_o reach_n of_o his_o cruel_a paw_n whilst_o we_o wander_v and_o go_v astray_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o so_o be_v out_o of_o the_o protection_n of_o our_o great_a and_o gracious_a shepherd_n §._o sect._n 2_o how_o we_o may_v remove_v the_o former_a impediment_n but_o that_o this_o may_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o whilst_o we_o study_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n we_o be_v in_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n and_o under_o his_o protection_n and_o have_v he_o on_o our_o side_n we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v though_o satan_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n bandy_v themselves_o against_o us._n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o encourage_v ourselves_o against_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n by_o set_v against_o it_o god_n infinite_a and_o inestimable_a love_n towards_o all_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v 31._o rom._n 8._o 31._o he_o which_o be_v more_o powerful_a to_o save_v and_o defend_v we_o than_o satan_n malice_n to_o hurt_v and_o destroy_v us._n let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v love_v 3._o jer._n 31._o 3._o we_o with_o a_o everlasting_a love_n yea_o so_o love_v we_o that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o the_o death_n that_o we_o thereby_o 16._o joh._n 3._o 16._o may_v attain_v to_o life_n and_o happiness_n that_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o 10._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n and_o out_o of_o this_o inestimable_a love_n redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o much_o more_o will_v this_o love_n move_v he_o to_o save_v and_o deliver_v we_o from_o their_o malice_n and_o fury_n when_o we_o have_v whole_o consecrate_v ourselves_o to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n that_o this_o love_n make_v he_o so_o jealous_a of_o our_o safety_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v we_o 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who_o never_o slumber_v 4._o psal_n 121_o 3._o 4._o or_o sleep_v but_o continual_o keep_v we_o under_o the_o all-seeing_a eye_n of_o his_o providence_n that_o he_o may_v preserve_v we_o safe_a from_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o satan_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 4_o satan_n tentation_n whereby_o he_o impugn_v our_o faith_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o we_o may_v general_o encourage_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n against_o those_o impediment_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o grand_a enemy_n who_o oppose_v we_o in_o they_o many_o other_o there_o be_v which_o be_v cast_v in_o our_o way_n by_o his_o tentation_n which_o either_o respect_n our_o faith_n or_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n concern_v the_o former_a this_o wily_a and_o experience_a enemy_n main_o bend_v all_o his_o force_n and_o engine_n of_o battery_n against_o our_o faith_n because_o he_o well_o know_v that_o if_o he_o can_v 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which_o man_n so_o eager_o hunt_v after_o yet_o alas_o what_o inestimable_a loss_n be_v in_o this_o purchase_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v what_o will_v it_o profit_v we_o to_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v our_o own_o soul_n 36._o mark_n 8._o 36._o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o arise_v from_o scandal_n and_o offence_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o scandal_n arise_v from_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o be_v the_o usual_a impediment_n which_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a man_n use_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o judgement_n and_o affection_n their_o word_n and_o action_n now_o we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o such_o as_o arise_v from_o scandal_n and_o offence_n which_o they_o common_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n as_o stumble_v block_n to_o discourage_v we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o 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bestow_v upon_o we_o that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o command_v but_o rather_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n will_v but_o make_v we_o cling_v the_o fast_o to_o the_o firm_a pillar_n of_o our_o strength_n and_o to_o flee_v unto_o he_o in_o our_o earnest_n &_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v he_o to_o command_v what_o he_o will_v if_o withal_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o grace_n and_o strength_n to_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o he_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v make_v easy_a through_o the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o father_n assist_v us._n second_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v so_o difficult_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n become_v easy_a and_o familiar_a unto_o we_o not_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o this_o grace_n whereby_o our_o nature_n be_v change_v and_o renew_v but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o those_o fresh_a supply_n which_o we_o daily_o have_v from_o god_n himself_o even_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o first_o god_n the_o father_n do_v not_o content_v himself_o to_o have_v regenerate_v we_o and_o renew_v our_o nature_n and_o so_o to_o leave_v we_o but_o he_o daily_o repair_v our_o decay_a strength_n he_o do_v not_o only_o infuse_v some_o spiritual_a grace_n into_o we_o and_o so_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v uphold_v by_o their_o inherent_a strength_n but_o he_o still_o stand_v by_o we_o and_o continual_o assi_v we_o by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n out_o of_o his_o rich_a treasury_n supply_v what_o be_v want_v strengthen_v we_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v raise_v we_o when_o we_o slip_v and_o fall_v repair_v his_o grace_n with_o new_a supply_n when_o they_o be_v spend_v and_o waste_v and_o as_o it_o be_v reinforce_a his_o spiritual_a band_n and_o troop_n when_o as_o they_o be_v enfeeble_v and_o weary_v in_o the_o conflict_n of_o tentation_n he_o not_o only_o command_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v be_v both_o encourage_v and_o enable_v to_o do_v they_o he_o promise_v his_o assistance_n and_o that_o he_o will_v join_v with_o we_o supply_v by_o his_o all-sufficient_a power_n what_o be_v want_v through_o our_o weakness_n thus_o he_o will_v we_o to_o 12._o to_o joel_n 2._o 12._o repent_v and_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o 18._o and_o jer._n 31._o 18._o work_v also_o this_o conversion_n and_o repentance_n exhort_v we_o to_o 4._o to_o jer._n 4._o 4._o circumcize_v our_o heart_n and_o withal_o 6._o withal_o deut._n 30._o 6._o promise_v that_o he_o will_v circumcize_v they_o injoin_v we_o to_o 12._o to_o deut._n 10._o 12._o love_n and_o fear_v he_o and_o â—_o and_o rom._n 5._o â—_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o inflame_v they_o with_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o 40._o and_o jer._n 32._o 40._o put_v his_o fear_n into_o they_o that_o we_o dare_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o by_o do_v wilful_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n though_o then_o we_o be_v natural_o barren_a in_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n yet_o this_o must_v not_o discourage_v we_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v make_v we_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n plant_v by_o his_o own_o 3._o esa_n 61._o 3._o psal_n 1._o 3._o right_a hand_n which_o shall_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n like_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n and_o that_o he_o will_v pour_v the_o sweet_a dew_n of_o his_o grace_n upon_o he_o that_o be_v thirsty_a and_o flood_n upon_o the_o dry_a ground_n if_o we_o be_v feeble_a 4._o esa_n 44._o 3_o 4._o and_o weak_a in_o our_o own_o strength_n yet_o the_o lord_n himself_o will_v strengthen_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o every_o good_a work_n by_o his_o gracious_a presence_n say_v fear_v thou_o not_o for_o i_o be_o with_o thou_o be_v not_o dismay_v for_o i_o be_o thy_o god_n 14._o esa_n 41._o 10_o 11_o 14._o i_o will_v strengthen_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v uphold_v thou_o with_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o my_o righteousness_n i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v hold_v thy_o right_a hand_n say_v unto_o thou_o fear_v not_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o when_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o faintness_n and_o feebleness_n in_o holy_a duty_n let_v not_o this_o make_v we_o to_o desist_v &_o give_v they_o over_o as_o impossible_a to_o be_v achieve_v but_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o everlasting_a god_n the_o lord_n the_o creator_n of_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n faint_v not_o neither_o 31._o esa_n 40._o 28_o 29_o 30_o 31._o be_v weary_a who_o give_v power_n to_o the_o faint_a and_o to_o they_o that_o have_v no_o might_n increase_v strength_n so_o that_o
though_o those_o who_o be_v in_o their_o youth_n and_o prime_a age_n be_v weary_a faint_a and_o utter_o fall_v yet_o if_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n we_o do_v deny_v ourselves_o and_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v renew_v 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o our_o strength_n and_o we_o shall_v mount_v up_o with_o wing_n as_o eagle_n we_o shall_v run_v and_o not_o be_v weary_a and_o walk_v and_o not_o be_v faint_a this_o work_n of_o regeneration_n be_v not_o our_o own_o but_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v as_o able_a &_o willing_a to_o perfect_v a_o work_n as_o to_o begin_v it_o for_o not_o to_o finish_v what_o he_o have_v undertake_v and_o begin_v be_v a_o sign_n either_o of_o inconstancy_n or_o want_v of_o power_n whereas_o he_o be_v immutable_a and_o omnipotent_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n shall_v i_o bring_v to_o the_o birth_n and_o not_o 9_o esa_n 66._o 9_o cause_n to_o bring_v forth_o say_v the_o lord_n shall_v i_o cause_v to_o bring_v forth_o and_o shut_v the_o womb_n say_v thy_o god_n though_o then_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n seem_v unto_o we_o hard_o difficult_a and_o even_o unpossible_a yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o see_v nothing_o be_v impossible_a with_o god_n though_o they_o be_v so_o far_o above_o our_o ability_n 37._o luk._n 1._o 37._o that_o they_o also_o exceed_v our_o hope_n so_o as_o we_o scarce_o dare_v sue_v and_o seek_v after_o that_o power_n of_o performance_n which_o god_n require_v and_o we_o desire_v let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v able_a to_o do_v exceed_v abundant_o above_o all_o that_o we_o ask_v or_o 20._o eph._n 3._o 20._o think_v according_a to_o the_o power_n that_o work_v in_o us._n and_o though_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o stumble_v at_o every_o stone_n of_o offence_n and_o to_o sink_v in_o every_o tentation_n let_v we_o go_v on_o cheerful_o for_o all_o this_o see_v our_o god_n be_v able_a to_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v and_o to_o 24._o jude_n vers_fw-la 24._o present_v we_o faultless_a before_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o glory_n with_o exceed_a joy_n yea_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o prevent_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o not_o only_o to_o work_v in_o we_o as_o in_o the_o prodigal_a son_n some_o good_a desire_n of_o return_v unto_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 15._o luk._n 15._o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o but_o even_o when_o he_o see_v we_o afar_o off_o he_o will_v run_v to_o meet_v we_o give_v we_o kind_a entertainment_n and_o feast_v we_o so_o with_o a_o banquet_n of_o his_o grace_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v with_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v his_o work_n and_o therefore_o though_o we_o find_v never_o so_o mighty_a opposition_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n yet_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n presence_n and_o assistance_n let_v not_o this_o dismay_v we_o for_o if_o god_n be_v with_o we_o who_o can_v be_v against_o 31._o rom._n 8._o 31._o we_o pharaoh_n may_v well_o frown_v and_o storm_n against_o we_o but_o his_o ruin_n shall_v be_v our_o safety_n the_o devil_n may_v rage_v and_o as_o it_o be_v rend_v we_o with_o his_o tentation_n but_o out_o he_o must_v come_v &_o leave_v his_o hold_n when_o god_n command_v he_o though_o we_o apprehend_v the_o greatness_n and_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n and_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o insufficiency_n to_o go_v through_o with_o it_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o from_o undertake_v it_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o we_o his_o grace_n be_v all-sufficient_a and_o his_o power_n be_v manifest_v and_o glorify_v in_o our_o infirmity_n though_o we_o be_v weak_a 13._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 9_o eph._n 6._o 10_o 13._o in_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o able_a to_o do_v nothing_o yet_o we_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n &_o with_o the_o apostle_n able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n though_o we_o through_o our_o corruption_n be_v prone_a to_o fall_v into_o any_o sin_n the_o lord_n shall_v deliver_v we_o from_o every_o evil_a 18._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 18._o work_n and_o preserve_v we_o unto_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o final_o though_o we_o be_v so_o fetter_v and_o gaul_v with_o our_o natural_a corruption_n that_o we_o can_v scarce_o creep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n yet_o we_o may_v resolve_v to_o run_v 32._o psal_n 119._o 32._o in_o they_o with_o great_a agility_n and_o swiftness_n when_o he_o shall_v be_v please_v to_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n they_o say_v a_o ancient_a father_n who_o resolve_v to_o pass_v from_o the_o love_n of_o worldly_a pleasure_n unto_o a_o honest_a and_o virtuous_a life_n find_v it_o at_o the_o 55._o cyr._n in_o hesaiam_n lib._n 4._o cap._n 55._o first_o a_o rough_a and_o uncouth_a way_n which_o be_v hardly_o passable_a for_o the_o sweetness_n of_o a_o long_o settle_v and_o confirm_v custom_n oppose_v and_o hinder_v they_o and_o loathness_n to_o break_v it_o do_v much_o intoxicate_a and_o disturb_v their_o mind_n neither_o can_v our_o carnal_a affection_n be_v easy_o shun_v or_o subdue_v nor_o be_v the_o way_n of_o virtue_n plain_a and_o easy_a to_o every_o one_o who_o offer_v to_o run_v in_o it_o but_o yet_o god_n prosper_v and_o help_v we_o forward_o and_o smooth_v and_o level_v these_o rough_a and_o unpassable_a way_n a_o man_n may_v easy_o escape_v or_o overcome_v the_o assault_n of_o his_o own_o carnal_a affection_n and_o courageous_o mount_v unto_o the_o top_n of_o the_o hill_n of_o virtue_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n the_o son_n join_v with_o we_o take_v away_o all_o difficulty_n second_o god_n the_o son_n join_v with_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n will_v take_v away_o all_o difficulty_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n for_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o by_o a_o true_a and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o ingraft_v into_o this_o bless_a &_o fruitful_a vine_n as_o live_v branch_n we_o shall_v receive_v such_o spiritual_a life_n and_o sap_n of_o grace_n from_o he_o that_o we_o shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o ripe_a grape_n and_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v knit_v unto_o he_o in_o this_o bless_a union_n and_o become_v lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n we_o shall_v have_v communion_n with_o he_o and_o receive_v such_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n as_o shall_v be_v effectual_a not_o only_o for_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o for_o our_o sanctification_n from_o his_o death_n 4._o rom._n 6._o 4._o we_o shall_v receive_v virtue_n &_o strength_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o so_o as_o it_o shall_v no_o long_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n and_o from_o his_o resurrection_n such_o a_o quicken_a power_n as_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n bring_v 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with_o such_o liberty_n and_o safety_n for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n this_o night_n past_a and_o this_o day_n hitherto_o and_o enable_v we_o by_o our_o rest_n and_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n o_o lord_n we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thou_o for_o these_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o mercy_n and_o be_v sorry_a and_o ashamed_a that_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o thankful_a have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n and_o now_o lord_n see_v in_o thou_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o continue_v thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n still_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o this_o day_n receive_v we_o into_o thy_o keep_n watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o providence_n and_o preserve_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o power_n from_o all_o danger_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a and_o from_o all_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n 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thy_o sight_n and_o presence_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o bless_v together_o with_o we_o thy_o whole_a church_n this_o especial_o in_o which_o we_o live_v our_o gracious_a king_n and_o noble_a prince_n the_o prince_n and_o princess_n palatine_n with_o all_o their_o issue_n the_o council_n magistrate_n minister_n and_o the_o whole_a people_n of_o this_o land_n the_o afflict_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o whole_a family_n with_o all_o other_o our_o friend_n kindred_n and_o acquaintance_n beseech_v thou_o to_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o all_o and_o to_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o our_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o present_a comfort_n and_o future_a happiness_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n we_o conclude_v our_o prayer_n say_v as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n another_o 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whereby_o they_o be_v infect_v and_o corrupt_v even_o in_o our_o first_o conception_n and_o so_o disable_v unto_o thy_o service_n that_o we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n nor_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v into_o our_o heart_n a_o desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o miserable_a thraldom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n our_o wisdom_n be_v enmity_n against_o thou_o and_o we_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o that_o knowledge_n which_o thy_o spirit_n reveal_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v only_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o our_o conscience_n be_v load_v with_o dead_a work_n our_o will_n crooked_a and_o rebellious_a still_o resist_v all_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n our_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n our_o affection_n desire_n and_o passion_n so_o disorder_v and_o poison_v with_o natural_a corruption_n that_o they_o be_v become_v filthy_a and_o loathsome_a sink_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n the_o ready_a instrument_n of_o our_o defile_a soul_n for_o the_o act_n of_o all_o abominable_a wickedness_n so_o that_o be_v through_o his_o natural_a corruption_n a_o sinful_a generation_n and_o viperous_a brood_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v that_o thou_o shall_v reject_v and_o pursue_v we_o with_o thy_o wrath_n though_o we_o be_v free_a from_o all_o other_o sin_n save_v those_o alone_o whereof_o we_o be_v guilty_a as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v and_o yet_o alas_o we_o have_v not_o stay_v here_o but_o have_v add_v unto_o this_o our_o original_a sin_n innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n by_o break_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n thereof_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o in_o the_o omission_n of_o all_o duty_n therein_o require_v and_o in_o the_o commission_n of_o the_o vice_n and_o sin_n therein_o forbid_v whereby_o we_o have_v make_v
for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a which_o thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o and_o continue_v they_o unto_o we_o this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o fit_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n and_o vouchsafe_v all_o these_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v crave_v for_o ourselves_o with_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o see_v needful_a unto_o every_o true_a member_n of_o thy_o church_n etc._n etc._n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o be_v glorious_a in_o majesty_n and_o power_n and_o of_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o 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that_o he_o shall_v never_o taste_v of_o the_o same_o stripe_n and_o reverence_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o power_n justice_n gravity_n and_o authority_n over_o he_o though_o he_o expect_v nothing_o from_o they_o but_o all_o good_a so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v this_o argument_n and_o if_o you_o call_v on_o 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o the_o father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n use_v god_n severity_n to_o the_o reject_a jew_n as_o a_o reason_n to_o make_v we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a 12._o rom_n 11._o 28._o phil._n 2._o 12._o beside_o be_v partly_o flesh_n as_o well_o as_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v profitable_a for_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n which_o be_v a_o slave_n and_o not_o a_o son_n to_o be_v 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13._o because_o it_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n of_o they_o all_o four_o it_o deliver_v from_o all_o other_o fear_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o give_v place_n when_o it_o be_v present_a as_o the_o sun_n all_o other_o inferior_a light_n for_o if_o we_o fear_v god_n we_o will_v not_o fear_v the_o threaten_n of_o man_n if_o we_o fear_v he_o that_o can_v cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o need_v not_o fear_v they_o that_o can_v only_o and_o that_o by_o his_o 5._o act._n 5._o 29._o luk._n 12._o 5._o permission_n kill_v the_o body_n as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v five_o it_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o this_o life_n for_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o 2._o psal_n 34._o 9_o esa_n 66._o 2._o lord_n want_v nothing_o which_o be_v good_a but_o god_n be_v present_a with_o such_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o their_o want_n and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o prayer_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o and_o grant_v their_o desire_n final_o it_o 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reward_v we_o if_o we_o fear_v he_o or_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v he_o of_o his_o justice_n whereby_o he_o impartial_o judge_v all_o man_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n of_o his_o truth_n which_o never_o fail_v in_o his_o promise_n or_o threaten_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n which_o will_v inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n cause_v we_o to_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v the_o second_o
and_o grow_v in_o grace_n or_o goodness_n who_o neglect_v to_o seek_v god_n and_o so_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o the_o comfortable_a beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n final_o the_o lord_n have_v threaten_v to_o stretch_v out_o his_o hand_n and_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o 6._o zeph._n 1._o 6._o that_o have_v not_o seek_v the_o lord_n nor_o inquire_v for_o he_o yea_o that_o he_o will_v laugh_v at_o their_o destruction_n and_o delight_v himself_o in_o their_o punishment_n as_o he_o intimate_v by_o compare_v the_o day_n of_o vengeance_n to_o a_o day_n of_o solemn_a sacrifice_n unto_o which_o he_o invit_v his_o guest_n that_o they_o may_v be_v spectator_n of_o these_o fearful_a example_n and_o glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o the_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o those_o who_o have_v not_o fight_v he_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o christian_n armour_n which_o we_o must_v put_v on_o daily_o and_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v thereby_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o several_a part_n of_o the_o christian_a armour_n we_o have_v entreat_v the_o more_o large_o of_o that_o main_a duty_n of_o seek_v god_n as_o be_v not_o only_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_n of_o all_o that_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o daily_a exercise_n but_o even_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n sum_n and_o substance_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o in_o which_o they_o be_v comprise_v in_o which_o respect_n the_o other_o that_o remain_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o may_v be_v pass_v over_o with_o great_a brevity_n as_o be_v all_o but_o special_a branch_n of_o the_o former_a duty_n and_o stream_n that_o will_v ready_o &_o natural_o flow_v from_o that_o fountain_n the_o three_o main_a duty_n then_o in_o this_o daily_a exercise_n be_v that_o we_o put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n which_o be_v that_o we_o look_v continual_o unto_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v thorough_o furnish_v and_o as_o it_o be_v arm_v at_o all_o point_n with_o the_o main_a 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make_v unto_o those_o who_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o fight_v until_o they_o overcome_v without_o which_o we_o shall_v soon_o be_v weary_v and_o faint_a in_o the_o way_n see_v it_o be_v rough_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o full_a of_o the_o thorn_n and_o brier_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n the_o four_o piece_n of_o the_o christian_a armour_n be_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n which_o also_o we_o must_v daily_o put_v on_o apply_v afresh_o unto_o ourselves_o god_n mercy_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o satisfaction_n and_o obedience_n of_o our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n whereby_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o weak_a in_o our_o own_o strength_n we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o resist_v all_o satan_n tentation_n and_o to_o quench_v and_o beat_v back_o all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o wicked_a one_o so_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o wound_v or_o do_v we_o any_o harm_n the_o five_o piece_n which_o we_o must_v daily_o put_v on_o be_v the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n that_o be_v we_o must_v continual_o renew_v 8._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o and_o revive_v our_o hope_n and_o expect_v and_o wait_v for_o with_o patience_n the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o god_n gracious_a promise_n which_o by_o faith_n we_o believe_v and_o apprehend_v and_o this_o will_v notable_o encourage_v we_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n seem_v they_o never_o so_o irksome_a and_o tedious_a unto_o we_o when_o as_o we_o have_v daily_o a_o eye_n to_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o to_o endure_v any_o hard_a measure_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o drink_v the_o deep_a draught_n in_o the_o cup_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n for_o god_n sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n 17._o act._n 28._o 10._o rom._n 8_o 18_o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o which_o we_o profess_v when_o as_o we_o assure_o hope_v that_o the_o great_a cross_n and_o calamity_n be_v not_o worthy_a the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v reveil_v because_o they_o be_v light_n and_o momentanie_n but_o the_o crown_n of_o happiness_n which_o they_o help_v to_o set_v upon_o our_o head_n most_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a the_o six_o and_o last_o piece_n be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v right_o manage_v be_v sufficient_a to_o defend_v ourselves_o and_o offend_v and_o drive_v back_o the_o enemy_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o use_v no_o other_o weapon_n to_o vanquish_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o tenon_n we_o must_v therefore_o daily_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o will_v serve_v as_o a_o light_n to_o guide_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n as_o a_o goad_n in_o our_o side_n if_o we_o be_v sluggish_a as_o cordial_a water_n if_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v with_o feebleness_n and_o as_o a_o two-handed_a sword_n to_o defend_v we_o against_o all_o enemy_n who_o assault_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o labour_n to_o hinder_v and_o discourage_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n and_o conversation_n and_o this_o armour_n we_o must_v put_v on_o not_o piecemeal_o but_o complete_a and_o in_o all_o the_o part_n we_o must_v not_o put_v on_o some_o part_n only_o and_o let_v other_o piece_n of_o it_o lie_v by_o but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v we_o must_v put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n 13._o ephe._n 6._o 13._o of_o god_n for_o if_o any_o part_n be_v want_v we_o shall_v lie_v open_a to_o the_o wound_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n neither_o must_v we_o put_v it_o one_o day_n on_o and_o leave_v it_o off_o another_o but_o we_o must_v put_v it_o on_o daily_o see_v we_o be_v continual_o assault_v and_o have_v no_o one_o day_n of_o truce_n till_o by_o death_n we_o have_v get_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n it_o must_v not_o like_a armour_n in_o the_o time_n of_o peace_n lie_v by_o or_o hang_v rust_v upon_o the_o wall_n but_o we_o must_v always_o keep_v it_o bright_a and_o furbish_a fit_a for_o daily_a use_n &_o fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o both_o day_n and_o night_n sleep_v and_o wake_v see_v we_o be_v continual_o in_o the_o battle_n encounter_v at_o all_o time_n and_o even_o every_o hour_n with_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o must_v continual_o keep_v the_o christian_a watch_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v 18._o ephe._n 6._o 18._o that_o we_o be_v not_o through_o our_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n surprise_v at_o unaware_o and_o because_o it_o be_v not_o armour_n of_o our_o own_o make_n and_o provide_v but_o of_o god_n own_o workmanship_n and_o of_o his_o free_a gift_n whereof_o it_o be_v call_v the_o armour_n of_o god_n and_o see_v
when_o we_o have_v it_o it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o 10._o verse_n 10._o power_n to_o put_v it_o on_o but_o it_o be_v god_n alone_o that_o both_o bestow_v and_o buckle_v it_o unto_o we_o therefore_o unto_o our_o watchfulness_n we_o must_v add_v fervent_a and_o daily_a prayer_n unto_o god_n both_o to_o give_v it_o unto_o we_o and_o to_o assist_v we_o so_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v not_o only_o to_o put_v it_o on_o but_o also_o to_o keep_v it_o continual_o fast_o buckle_v unto_o us._n neither_o let_v we_o fear_v that_o the_o daily_a and_o continual_a wear_n of_o it_o will_v be_v tedious_a and_o troublesome_a for_o though_o at_o the_o first_o it_o may_v seem_v so_o when_o like_o fresh_a water_n soldier_n we_o enter_v into_o the_o christian_a warfare_n yet_o by_o daily_a use_n it_o will_v become_v so_o easy_a and_o familiar_a that_o it_o will_v trouble_v we_o no_o more_o than_o our_o ordinary_a apparel_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o put_n on_o the_o 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