spiritual_a enemy_n but_o they_o notwithstanding_o conspire_v with_o satan_n to_o work_v the_o overthrow_n of_o god_n church_n deprive_v they_o of_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o so_o betray_v they_o into_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n be_v able_a to_o make_v no_o resistance_n when_o their_o chief_a weapon_n be_v take_v from_o they_o chap._n xvi_o of_o prayer_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o last_o and_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v both_o defend_v ourselves_o and_o offend_v our_o enemy_n armour_n eph._n 6.18_o that_o prayer_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v god_n assistance_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o use_v eph._n 6.18_o and_o pray_v always_o with_o etc._n etc._n the_o necessity_n and_o profit_n of_o which_o exercise_n be_v exceed_o great_a in_o this_o spiritual_a combat_n because_o thereby_o we_o do_v obtain_v all_o our_o strength_n to_o fight_v and_o victory_n also_o over_o our_o enemy_n for_o first_o we_o can_v endure_v the_o least_o assault_n of_o satan_n by_o our_o own_o strength_n unless_o we_o be_v arm_v with_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v and_o the_o lord_n assistance_n whereby_o only_o we_o can_v overcome_v be_v obtain_v by_o earnest_n and_o effectual_a prayer_n according_a to_o that_o psal_n 50.15_o call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n 50.15_o psal_n 50.15_o so_o will_v i_o deliver_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v i_o and_o our_o saviour_n prescribe_v we_o this_o mean_n to_o free_v ourselves_o from_o temptation_n or_o at_o least_o from_o be_v overcome_v by_o they_o by_o crave_v the_o lord_n assistance_n say_v lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n 6.13_o matth._n 6.13_o but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a matth._n 6.13_o so_o he_o exhort_v his_o disciple_n unto_o prayer_n lest_o they_o shall_v enter_v into_o temptation_n 22.40_o luk._n 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come_v not_o alone_o but_o bring_v with_o he_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n even_o all_o his_o grace_n fit_a for_o to_o arm_v we_o in_o the_o spiritual_a combat_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o assistant_n §_o sect._n 2_o but_o whereas_o these_o grace_n be_v in_o this_o life_n but_o weak_a and_o imperfect_a in_o we_o prayer_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n be_v not_o sufficient_a without_o prayer_n our_o truth_n be_v mix_v with_o will-worship_n and_o hypocrisy_n the_o purity_n of_o our_o conscience_n be_v stain_v with_o our_o corruption_n our_o knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o in_o part_n and_o shadow_v with_o the_o veil_n of_o ignorance_n our_o faith_n mix_v with_o doubt_v and_o weaken_v with_o incredulity_n our_o hope_n shake_v from_o our_o anker-hold_a when_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v delay_v and_o whereas_o we_o also_o be_v unskilful_a to_o use_v this_o spiritual_a armour_n for_o our_o best_a advantage_n therefore_o it_o behoove_v 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the_o end_n obtain_v a_o full_a victory_n but_o if_o we_o faint_v the_o spiritual_a amaleck_n will_v prevail_v against_o us._n while_o our_o mind_n lie_v grovel_v on_o the_o earth_n it_o be_v a_o easy_a matter_n for_o these_o spiritual_a wickedness_n to_o overcome_v we_o see_v they_o fight_v against_o we_o from_o high_a place_n but_o if_o we_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n in_o prayer_n unto_o god_n our_o mind_n and_o soul_n shall_v be_v as_o it_o be_v transport_v into_o heaven_n which_o be_v a_o tower_n of_o strength_n into_o which_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n can_v approach_v whensoever_o therefore_o we_o be_v assault_v by_o satan_n let_v we_o lift_v up_o our_o soul_n into_o heaven_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v out_o of_o his_o reach_n §_o sect._n 3_o now_o that_o our_o prayer_n may_v be_v effectual_a there_o be_v diverse_a condition_n and_o property_n require_v in_o they_o by_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n first_o that_o we_o pray_v continual_o prayer_n luk._n 18.1_o 1._o thess_n 5.17_o the_o property_n require_v in_o prayer_n which_o also_o our_o saviour_n christ_n enjoin_v we_o luk._n 18.1_o and_o paul_n also_o 1._o thess_n 5.17_o not_o that_o we_o must_v neglect_v all_o other_o exercise_n and_o do_v nothing_o but_o pray_v for_o there_o be_v a_o time_n to_o hear_v the_o word_n to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o of_o our_o calling_n but_o his_o meaning_n be_v that_o we_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o pray_v upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n especial_o in_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n this_o duty_n be_v require_v according_a to_o that_o psal_n 50.15_o 50.15_o psal_n 50.15_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n say_v not_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o every_o particular_a time_n and_o season_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o every_o fit_a time_n when_o just_a occasion_n and_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v see_v therefore_o in_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n we_o do_v especial_o need_v the_o 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and_o avoid_v the_o other_o but_o more_o especial_o when_o we_o feel_v the_o want_n or_o weakness_n of_o any_o part_n of_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n we_o be_v to_o beg_v they_o at_o god_n hand_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o encounter_n and_o when_o we_o apprehend_v the_o extreme_a malice_n join_v with_o the_o great_a power_n and_o cunning_a policy_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o be_v earnest_o to_o pray_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o lead_v we_o into_o temptation_n or_o if_o he_o do_v yet_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o fall_v therein_o and_o to_o be_v overthrow_v and_o these_o our_o prayer_n must_v not_o only_o be_v public_a in_o the_o church_n but_o also_o private_a in_o our_o chamber_n neither_o must_v we_o be_v always_o beg_v these_o
at_o sometime_o they_o be_v withdraw_v from_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n yet_o shall_v they_o never_o be_v take_v from_o we_o and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o have_v have_v assurance_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v dwell_v in_o we_o by_o this_o work_n thereof_o effectual_a prayer_n we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o it_o have_v not_o forsake_v we_o 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o but_o will_v again_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o whereas_o we_o can_v tell_v how_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v the_o spirit_n itself_o will_v make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v §_o sect._n 2_o second_o form_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v in_o any_o good_a form_n whereas_o they_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v in_o any_o good_a form_n but_o oftentimes_o fill_v god_n ear_n with_o impatient_a cry_n &_o uncomfortable_a roar_n in_o stead_n of_o prayer_n they_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o be_v often_o incident_a unto_o the_o child_n of_o god_n especial_o when_o his_o hand_n be_v heavy_a upon_o they_o either_o in_o some_o outward_a affliction_n of_o body_n or_o some_o inward_a anguish_n of_o mind_n for_o example_n the_o prophet_n david_n confess_v that_o when_o god_n hand_n be_v heavy_a upon_o he_o day_n and_o night_n his_o prayer_n be_v but_o roar_n psal_n 32.3_o 32.3_o psal_n 32.3_o so_o ezechias_n faith_n that_o when_o he_o shall_v have_v pray_v he_o chatter_v like_o a_o crane_n or_o a_o swallow_n &_o mourn_v as_o a_o dove_n esa_n 38.14_o 38.14_o esa_n 38.14_o and_o the_o poor_a publican_n oppress_v with_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o his_o sin_n in_o stead_n of_o a_o long_a &_o eloquent_a speech_n utter_v these_o few_o word_n o_o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n and_o yet_o our_o saviour_n christ_n testify_v of_o he_o that_o he_o receive_v the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o go_v home_o justify_v 18.13.14_o luke_n 18.13.14_o luk._n 18.13.14_o neither_o in_o truth_n do_v the_o lord_n regard_v the_o eloquence_n of_o the_o tongue_n but_o the_o earnestness_n of_o the_o hart_n he_o respect_v not_o our_o well_o couch_a word_n and_o smooth_a utter_v stile_n but_o the_o fervency_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o our_o humble_a and_o hearty_a desire_n which_o be_v acceptable_o hear_v of_o he_o though_o our_o tongue_n be_v silent_a the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v not_o eloquent_a word_n but_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n a_o contrite_a and_o break_a heart_n will_v not_o the_o lord_n despise_v 51.17_o psal_n 51.17_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 51.17_o the_o prayer_n indict_v by_o god_n spirit_n which_o also_o be_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n consist_v not_o in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n but_o in_o the_o sigh_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o can_v be_v express_v 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n rom._n 8.26_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n a_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n if_o we_o can_v sigh_v and_o groan_v earnest_o desire_v those_o thing_n we_o want_v according_a to_o his_o holy_a will_n though_o we_o can_v express_v our_o mind_n in_o any_o good_a order_n or_o in_o a_o continue_a form_n of_o speech_n yet_o if_o we_o can_v from_o our_o heart_n roar_v with_o david_n chatter_v with_o ezechias_n and_o utter_v this_o abrupt_a speech_n with_o the_o poor_a publican_n o_o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n the_o lord_n will_v hear_v we_o and_o that_o as_o speedy_o as_o though_o we_o can_v pray_v unto_o he_o with_o the_o eloquence_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n for_o to_o what_o end_n principal_o serve_v word_n but_o that_o we_o may_v by_o they_o express_v our_o mind_n to_o man_n who_o otherwise_o can_v not_o understand_v they_o but_o the_o lord_n who_o search_v the_o heart_n understand_v our_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.26.27_o and_o he_o know_v our_o thought_n long_o before_o we_o think_v they_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 139.2_o 139.2_o psal_n 139.2_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n yea_o a_o allseeing_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o our_o prayer_n unto_o he_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n neither_o do_v our_o word_n serve_v to_o persuade_v he_o but_o to_o stir_v up_o our_o own_o dull_a spirit_n and_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o disorderly_a wander_a thought_n 14.15_o exod._n 14.15_o so_o that_o if_o we_o can_v with_o moses_n lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o earnest_a desire_n this_o will_v be_v a_o strong_a cry_n in_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v sure_o hear_v it_o if_o we_o can_v unfeigned_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n 38.9_o psal_n 38.9_o psal_n 38.9_o lord_n i_o pour_v my_o whole_a desire_n before_o thou_o and_o my_o sigh_v be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v he_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n for_o he_o hear_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o poor_a he_o prepare_v their_o hart_n and_o bend_v his_o ear_n unto_o they_o 10.17_o psal_n 10.17_o as_o it_o be_v psal_a 10.17_o yea_o he_o do_v not_o only_o hear_v they_o and_o in_o some_o sort_n incline_v to_o their_o request_n but_o he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o save_v they_o as_o the_o same_o prophet_n speak_v psal_n 145.19_o 145.19_o psal_n 145.19_o we_o know_v that_o a_o kind_a love_a father_n if_o he_o see_v his_o son_n exceed_v sick_a will_v be_v very_o careful_a and_o tender_a over_o he_o to_o provide_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o he_o which_o may_v do_v he_o good_a and_o though_o with_o a_o falter_v tongue_n and_o unperfect_a speech_n he_o ask_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v profitable_a for_o he_o to_o receive_v yet_o how_o ready_o will_v he_o harken_v unto_o he_o and_o grant_v his_o desire_n yea_o if_o his_o sickness_n so_o increase_v that_o he_o become_v speechless_a utter_v nothing_o but_o deep_a groan_n even_o this_o language_n move_v he_o to_o no_o less_o care_n in_o use_v all_o mean_n which_o may_v do_v he_o good_a shall_v then_o we_o daily_o observe_v such_o fruit_n of_o love_n in_o sinful_a man_n and_o shall_v we_o doubt_v of_o find_v less_o in_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o love_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n far_o be_v it_o from_o us._n nay_o let_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o though_o our_o soul_n be_v sick_a in_o sin_n and_o exceed_o dull_a and_o beat_v down_o with_o some_o grievous_a tentation_n we_o can_v utter_v any_o thing_n but_o unperfect_a speech_n yea_o though_o we_o be_v through_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o greatness_n of_o our_o corruption_n strike_v dumb_a and_o can_v utter_v nothing_o but_o groan_n and_o sigh_n yet_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v out_o of_o this_o wretched_a case_n and_o to_o have_v the_o comfort_n of_o god_n spirit_n the_o lord_n who_o search_v the_o hart_n and_o understand_v our_o secret_a thought_n will_v harken_v unto_o we_o and_o grant_v the_o desire_n of_o our_o hart_n at_o least_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o our_o everlasting_a good_a §_o sect._n 3_o three_o whereas_o other_o complain_v that_o their_o heart_n be_v so_o hard_a and_o their_o spirit_n so_o dull_a prayer_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o coldness_n and_o dulness_n in_o prayer_n that_o they_o can_v utter_v unto_o god_n a_o prayer_n with_o any_o earnestness_n or_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n but_o exceed_v cold_o and_o very_o weak_o and_o therefore_o they_o fear_v that_o god_n will_v never_o hear_v they_o they_o be_v to_o remember_v that_o the_o lord_n hear_v we_o not_o nor_o grant_v our_o request_n for_o the_o worthiness_n and_o excellency_n of_o our_o prayer_n but_o for_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n who_o be_v our_o mediator_n and_o intercessor_n in_o who_o name_n we_o call_v upon_o god_n and_o therefore_o though_o our_o prayer_n be_v full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o utter_v with_o much_o weakness_n yet_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o our_o saviour_n name_n he_o will_v sure_o hear_v we_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v 16.23_o joh._n 16.23_o joh._n 16.23_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o moreover_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o do_v not_o offer_v up_o our_o prayer_n immediate_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n but_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o put_v our_o prayer_n into_o the_o golden_a vial_n which_o be_v full_a of_o the_o precious_a odour_n of_o his_o merit_n thereby_o perfume_v they_o and_o make_v they_o a_o offering_n of_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n unto_o god_n 5.8_o apoc._n 5.8_o &_o by_o wash_v they_o in_o his_o
joh._n 20.29_o thomas_n because_o thou_o have_v see_v i_o thou_o believe_v bless_a be_v they_o which_o have_v not_o see_v and_o have_v believe_v a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o cananitish_a woman_n who_o though_o she_o have_v no_o experience_n of_o god_n truth_n in_o his_o promise_n yea_o though_o she_o have_v many_o repulse_n yet_o believe_v and_o afterward_o to_o her_o comfort_n have_v joyful_a experience_n of_o they_o 15.27_o mat._n 15.27_o mat._n 15.27_o an_o these_o be_v the_o degree_n of_o faith_n which_o whosoever_o find_v in_o himself_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n if_o therefore_o have_v hear_v the_o gospel_n we_o have_v attain_v unto_o some_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n of_o the_o chief_a principle_n thereof_o if_o we_o have_v give_v our_o assent_n unto_o this_o truth_n in_o which_o our_o understanding_n be_v inform_v if_o hereby_o we_o have_v 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then_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a justify_n faith_n §_o sect._n 7_o the_o second_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v a_o true_a and_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n 8.15.26_o the_o second_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n be_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirie_n rom._n 8.15.26_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.15_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_fw-mi father_n 16._o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o ver_fw-la 26._o likewise_o the_o spirit_n also_o help_v our_o infirmity_n for_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v but_o the_o spirit_n itself_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v etc._n etc._n whosoever_o therefore_o have_v this_o testimony_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n whosoever_o at_o any_o time_n feel_v or_o have_v feel_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n powerful_a in_o they_o in_o pour_v out_o their_o soul_n in_o hearty_a prayer_n with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v they_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o consequent_o be_v endue_v with_o true_a faith_n 5.22_o gal._n 5.22_o for_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o among_o which_o faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a be_v never_o sever_v moreover_o the_o apostle_n say_v 1._o cor._n 2.12_o that_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n 2.12_o 1._o cor._n 2.12_o but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v give_v to_o we_o of_o god_n that_o be_v not_o only_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o this_o life_n in_o which_o number_n faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a but_o those_o excellent_a joy_n in_o god_n kingdom_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v of_o which_o also_o we_o have_v some_o knowledge_n and_o taste_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n last_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v 2._o cor._n 1.22_o that_o god_n have_v seal_v we_o 1.22_o 2._o cor._n 1.22_o and_o have_v give_v the_o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o ephe._n 1.13_o he_o tell_v the_o ephesian_n that_o after_o they_o have_v hear_v the_o gospel_n and_o beleeveà _fw-la 1.13_o ephe._n 1.13_o they_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n which_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o their_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o possession_n purchase_v unto_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n wheresoever_o therefore_o be_v this_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o as_o a_o earnest_n or_o seal_n assure_v they_o that_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n there_o also_o be_v faith_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v after_o that_o we_o believe_v we_o be_v thus_o seal_v §_o sect._n 8_o the_o three_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n be_v the_o conflict_n and_o fight_n which_o every_o christian_n feel_v in_o himself_o between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n spirit_n the_o 3._o argument_n be_v the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o combat_n which_o be_v between_o faith_n and_o doubt_v for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n we_o be_v whole_o oversway_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o satan_n like_o a_o mighty_a tyrant_n hould_v we_o captive_a peaceable_o and_o without_o any_o resistance_n but_o when_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o have_v faith_n wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n then_o begin_v a_o fierce_a battle_n which_o never_o end_v till_o by_o death_n our_o spiritual_a enemy_n get_v a_o final_a overthrow_n though_o therefore_o this_o fight_n be_v most_o sharp_a and_o exceed_o troublesome_a to_o the_o poor_a 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withstand_v such_o might_n last_o be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o assi_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o withstand_v satan_n we_o may_v also_o be_v assure_v that_o in_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v obtain_v victory_n unless_o we_o will_v fond_o imagine_v that_o the_o devil_n be_v strong_a than_o god_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o his_o tentation_n more_o forcible_a to_o destroy_v we_o than_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o protect_v and_o defend_v we_o for_o now_o they_o have_v join_v battle_n and_o either_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o must_v get_v the_o upper_a hand_n either_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n must_v thrust_v out_o sathan_n or_o satan_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o how_o can_v we_o doubt_v of_o conquest_n see_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n can_v take_v the_o foil_n for_o his_o power_n be_v omnipotent_a and_o with_o a_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n he_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o adherent_n and_o of_o his_o will_n we_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o question_n for_o it_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o his_o glory_n to_o receive_v a_o repulse_n by_o give_v satan_n place_n after_o that_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o protection_n §_o sect._n 9_o spirit_n how_o we_o may_v know_v that_o this_o combat_n be_v fight_v between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n yea_o will_n the_o tempter_n say_v but_o how_o will_v thou_o know_v that_o this_o battle_n be_v fight_v in_o thou_o how_o can_v thou_o be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o fight_v in_o thou_o against_o thy_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o not_o rather_o thou_o own_o tumultuous_a passion_n and_o perturbation_n and_o diverse_a tentation_n suggest_v by_o the_o same_o devil_n to_o which_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o make_v answer_n for_o neither_o do_v
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loin_n and_o thigh_n be_v cover_v and_o by_o this_o truth_n be_v resemble_v whereby_o some_o understand_v the_o truth_n of_o religion_n and_o of_o the_o doctrine_n which_o we_o profess_v other_o understand_v hereby_o truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n or_o the_o integrity_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n whereby_o we_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o religion_n belong_v to_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n in_o simplicity_n without_o all_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n but_o because_o both_o be_v notable_a and_o necessary_a part_n of_o our_o christian_a armour_n i_o see_v no_o reason_n why_o we_o may_v not_o take_v it_o in_o both_o sense_n verity_n what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o the_o girdle_n of_o verity_n see_v the_o apostle_n do_v of_o purpose_n set_v down_o under_o these_o metaphorical_a word_n the_o chief_a virtue_n and_o grace_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n first_o therefore_o here_o be_v require_v truth_n of_o our_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v and_o second_o that_o we_o profess_v it_o true_o that_o be_v with_o upright_o &_o simple_a heart_n §_o sect._n 2_o for_o the_o first_o truth_n that_o our_o religion_n must_v be_v ground_v on_o god_n truth_n it_o be_v the_o foundation_n upon_o which_o all_o other_o duty_n to_o god_n or_o man_n be_v to_o be_v build_v for_o if_o they_o be_v not_o ground_v on_o god_n truth_n but_o devise_v by_o man_n brain_n they_o be_v but_o humane_a dotage_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o accept_v neither_o be_v it_o to_o any_o purpose_n that_o we_o show_v ourselves_o earnest_a and_o forward_a in_o religion_n unless_o it_o be_v true_a and_o consonant_a to_o god_n word_n for_o as_o the_o fast_o that_o those_o travail_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o way_n the_o further_o they_o be_v from_o their_o journey_n end_n so_o the_o more_o earnest_a and_o forward_a that_o we_o be_v in_o travail_v the_o by-path_n of_o error_n the_o further_o we_o be_v from_o god_n kingdom_n and_o therefore_o satan_n care_v not_o great_o whether_o we_o be_v of_o no_o religion_n or_o of_o a_o false_a religion_n whether_o we_o worship_v no_o god_n at_o all_o or_o a_o false_a god_n or_o at_o least_o the_o true_a god_n after_o a_o false_a manner_n whether_o we_o perform_v no_o duty_n unto_o god_n or_o such_o as_o be_v not_o agreeable_a to_o god_n truth_n be_v abominable_a unto_o he_o first_o then_o we_o must_v contain_v all_o our_o action_n within_o the_o compass_n of_o god_n word_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o profess_v and_o practice_v it_o must_v have_v his_o ground_n and_o warrant_v from_o this_o truth_n if_o we_o will_v be_v account_v true_a member_n of_o god_n militant_a church_n 3.15_o 1._o tim_n 3.15_o which_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o pillar_n of_o truth_n 1._o tim._n 3.15_o because_o contemn_v all_o error_n and_o doctrine_n of_o man_n it_o faithful_o keep_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n and_o as_o soldier_n be_v gird_v about_o with_o that_o strong_a and_o broad_a stud_a belt_n wherewith_o their_o loin_n be_v strengthen_v and_o so_o enable_v to_o sustain_v the_o fight_n without_o weariness_n so_o we_o be_v to_o compass_v ourselves_o about_o with_o truth_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v when_o as_o we_o know_v that_o we_o fight_v in_o a_o just_a quarrel_n neither_o shall_v we_o easy_o be_v deceive_v with_o satan_n temptation_n and_o false_a suggestion_n if_o we_o be_v gird_v about_o with_o the_o girdle_n of_o verity_n and_o hereby_o appear_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o piece_n of_o armour_n for_o see_v satan_n be_v a_o liar_n from_o the_o beginning_n it_o behoove_v we_o to_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o truth_n that_o the_o bright_a beam_n thereof_o may_v discover_v and_o disperse_v all_o the_o foggy_a mist_n of_o satan_n error_n and_o lie_n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o profess_v the_o truth_n heart_n that_o we_o must_v profess_v the_o truth_n in_o truth_n and_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n unless_o it_o be_v in_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o integrity_n and_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n without_o all_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n for_o how_o glorious_a soever_o our_o profession_n even_o of_o the_o true_a religion_n be_v before_o man_n yet_o it_o be_v abominable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n if_o it_o be_v not_o in_o truth_n and_o from_o a_o upright_o heart_n but_o counterfeit_n and_o hypocritical_a whatsoever_o duty_n and_o good_a work_n we_o perform_v though_o never_o so_o excellent_a in_o themselves_o yet_o be_v they_o not_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n if_o they_o be_v not_o join_v with_o integrity_n and_o simplicity_n for_o example_n prayer_n be_v a_o notable_a part_n of_o god_n worship_n but_o if_o we_o do_v not_o call_v upon_o god_n in_o truth_n but_o with_o feign_a and_o deceitful_a lip_n that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n 6._o
benefit_n at_o god_n hand_n but_o have_v obtain_v they_o we_o must_v be_v as_o ready_a to_o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o to_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n of_o all_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o bestower_n of_o all_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o we_o and_o so_o call_v upon_o god_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o prayer_n he_o will_v be_v continual_o ready_a to_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a combat_n the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o pray_v in_o or_o by_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o word_n here_o use_v may_v signify_v both_o first_o therefore_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n to_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o understanding_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o ignorant_a papist_n offend_v who_o pray_v in_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n and_o the_o ignorant_a protestant_n also_o who_o though_o they_o pray_v in_o their_o own_o language_n yet_o know_v not_o the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o that_o they_o speak_v second_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o attentive_a mind_n join_v our_o heart_n with_o our_o tongue_n and_o thought_n with_o word_n to_o which_o be_v oppose_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o lip_n alone_o when_o as_o we_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n with_o our_o mouth_n our_o heart_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n be_v far_o from_o he_o 29.13_o esa_n 29.13_o as_o it_o be_v esa_n 29.13_o which_o kind_n of_o prayer_n be_v odious_a and_o abominable_a unto_o god_n for_o what_o more_o gross_a discord_n than_o when_o the_o tongue_n and_o heart_n disagree_v from_o one_o another_o which_o shall_v be_v tune_v in_o unisone_n and_o as_o the_o carcase_n be_v sever_v from_o the_o soul_n be_v present_o corrupt_a and_o stink_v so_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o lip_n be_v sever_v from_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o life_n and_o soul_n of_o it_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a carcase_n of_o prayer_n and_o stink_v in_o god_n nostril_n three_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o a_o pure_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a lift_v up_o pure_a hand_n to_o god_n 2.8_o 1._o tim._n 2.8_o without_o wrath_n or_o doubt_v as_o it_o be_v 1._o tim._n 2.8_o to_o which_o be_v oppose_v prayer_n proceed_v from_o a_o pollute_a conscience_n when_o as_o man_n live_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o any_o true_a sorrow_n for_o those_o which_o be_v past_a or_o any_o sincere_a purpose_n to_o forsake_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v which_o prayer_n must_v needs_o proceed_v from_o a_o heart_n full_a of_o incredulity_n see_v they_o have_v no_o promise_n in_o the_o word_n whereupon_o they_o may_v ground_v their_o faith_n nay_o contrariwise_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n hear_v not_o sinner_n joh._n 9.31_o that_o be_v 9.31_o joh._n 9.31_o such_o as_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n have_v no_o purpose_n of_o heart_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o thus_o you_o see_v what_o it_o be_v to_o pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n which_o we_o can_v perform_v unless_o we_o pray_v through_o and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v yea_o itself_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v 26._o rom._n 8_o 26._o §._o sect._n 4._o of_o watchfulness_n matth._n 26._o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.26_o the_o four_o thing_n require_v be_v watchfulness_n which_o duty_n be_v require_v joint_o with_o prayer_n in_o many_o place_n our_o saviour_n three_o time_n join_v they_o together_o say_v watch_n and_o pray_v that_o you_o enter_v not_o into_o temptation_n matth._n 26._o and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n 1_o epist_n 4.7_o say_v now_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n 4.7_o 1._o pet._n 4.7_o be_v you_o therefore_o sober_a and_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n as_o though_o he_o shall_v say_v your_o enemy_n the_o devil_n as_o a_o roar_a lion_n walk_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v you_o at_o all_o time_n like_o valiant_a and_o careful_a soldier_n who_o be_v still_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v assault_v by_o their_o enemy_n to_o be_v sober_a and_o watch_n 5.8_o 1._o pet_n 5.8_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 5.8_o but_o now_o more_o especial_o see_v the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n for_o satan_n know_v that_o his_o time_n be_v but_o short_a will_v redouble_v all_o his_o force_n to_o work_v our_o destruction_n even_o as_o soldier_n will_v most_o fierce_o assault_v a_o town_n when_o as_o they_o can_v long_o lie_v at_o the_o siege_n either_o by_o reason_n of_o winter_n draw_v on_o or_o the_o approach_n of_o new_a force_n to_o relieve_v the_o town_n or_o raise_v the_o siege_n see_v therefore_o satan_n redouble_v his_o force_n and_o care_n in_o work_v our_o destruction_n let_v we_o redouble_v our_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n in_o seek_v to_o prevent_v his_o force_n and_o malice_n for_o if_o satan_n watch_v continual_o that_o he_o may_v murder_v we_o shall_v not_o we_o be_v watchful_a in_o withstand_v his_o assault_n he_o be_v continual_o in_o arm_n to_o overthrow_v we_o and_o shall_v not_o we_o watch_v night_n and_o day_n in_o our_o christian_a armour_n that_o we_o may_v defeat_v his_o force_n and_o obtain_v victory_n now_o this_o our_o watchfulness_n be_v partly_o of_o the_o body_n and_o partly_o of_o the_o soul_n the_o bodily_a watch_n be_v the_o abstain_v from_o natural_a sleep_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v give_v ourselves_o unto_o prayer_n 88.1_o psal_n 6.6_o psal_n 88.1_o when_o as_o with_o david_n we_o water_v our_o couch_n with_o tear_n psal_n 6.6_o and_o call_v upon_o god_n not_o only_o in_o the_o day_n but_o in_o the_o night_n also_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 88.1_o and_o when_o as_o even_o at_o midnight_n we_o rouse_v up_o ourselves_o to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n 119.62_o psal_n 119.62_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 119.62_o the_o watchfulness_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o sleep_v in_o our_o sin_n be_v rock_v in_o the_o cradle_n of_o carnal_a security_n but_o shake_v off_o our_o drowsiness_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n rise_v up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o to_o this_o watchfulness_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o eph._n 5.14_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v 5.14_o eph._n 5.14_o and_o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n etc._n etc._n for_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n till_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n mortify_v they_o and_o revive_v we_o 2.1_o eph._n 2.1_o raise_v we_o up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 2.1_o though_o therefore_o we_o take_v our_o rest_n and_o sleep_v in_o that_o measure_n which_o nature_n require_v 5.6_o 1._o thess_n 5.6_o yet_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o to_o wit_n in_o carnal_a security_n but_o let_v we_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a as_o it_o be_v 1._o thess_n 5.6_o because_o in_o this_o respect_n it_o be_v time_n that_o we_o shall_v arise_v from_o sleep_n for_o the_o dark_a night_n of_o ignorance_n be_v past_a and_o the_o bright_a sunshine_n day_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v come_v etc._n rom._n 13.12_o etc._n etc._n let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v away_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n so_o that_o we_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n neither_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n nor_o in_o strife_n and_o envy_v but_o put_v on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n take_v no_o thought_n for_o the_o flesh_n to_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n thereof_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 13.12_o 13_o 14._o and_o this_o be_v the_o christian_a watch_n which_o we_o be_v to_o join_v with_o prayer_n but_o as_o i_o will_v not_o have_v we_o put_v our_o whole_a confidence_n in_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n so_o much_o less_o in_o our_o own_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n for_o we_o must_v rely_v ourselves_o upon_o god_n only_o desire_v he_o to_o watch_v over_o we_o while_o we_o sleep_v but_o yet_o with_o the_o lord_n assistance_n we_o must_v join_v our_o endeavour_n and_o not_o drowsy_o and_o sleepe_o receive_v his_o aid_n and_o as_o the_o godly_a husbandman_n expect_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n from_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o use_v all_o pain_n care_n and_o diligence_n in_o plough_v harrow_n and_o sow_v his_o ground_n so_o we_o be_v to_o seek_v deliverance_n from_o the_o force_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o god_n alone_o but_o yet_o we_o be_v to_o join_v our_o good_a endeavour_n careful_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o the_o good_a mean_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o five_o thing_n require_v be_v perseverance_n in_o prayer_n prayer_n of_o
nature_n of_o a_o earnest_n to_o which_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n here_o receive_v be_v compare_v but_o wherein_o do_v this_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o chief_a perfection_n of_o a_o christian_a consist_v in_o this_o life_n sure_o not_o in_o their_o work_n for_o they_o be_v all_o imperfect_a and_o so_o full_a of_o corruption_n that_o they_o be_v odious_a in_o god_n sight_n be_v consider_v in_o themselves_o and_o examine_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o exact_a justice_n neither_o in_o their_o inherent_a righteousness_n and_o begin_v sanctification_n for_o when_o they_o be_v at_o the_o holy_a they_o be_v pollute_v with_o the_o relic_n of_o original_a corruption_n which_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_n and_o make_v we_o unable_a to_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v in_o that_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o we_o shall_v and_o therefore_o those_o which_o be_v most_o righteous_a be_v not_o in_o this_o respect_n acceptable_a to_o god_n but_o herein_o the_o perfection_n of_o a_o christian_n consist_v when_o as_o see_v his_o imperfection_n want_n and_o sin_n he_o be_v grieve_v and_o true_o humble_v with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o own_o misery_n and_o wretchedness_n and_o disclaim_v and_o reject_v his_o own_o righteousness_n and_o good_a work_n do_v flee_v unto_o our_o saviour_n christ_n hunger_a after_o his_o righteousness_n and_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v unto_o his_o wound_a soul_n his_o merit_n and_o obedience_n do_v look_v for_o salvation_n in_o he_o alone_o and_o last_o when_o as_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o in_o true_a thankfulness_n for_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n he_o have_v a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n strive_v and_o endeavour_v continual_o to_o forsake_v his_o sin_n to_o mortify_v his_o corruption_n and_o to_o attain_v unto_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n for_o maxima_fw-la pars_fw-la christianismi_fw-la est_fw-la toto_fw-la pectore_fw-la velle_fw-la fieri_fw-la christianum_fw-la it_o be_v the_o great_a part_n of_o christianity_n to_o desire_v with_o the_o whole_a heart_n to_o become_v a_o christian_n §_o sect._n 5_o if_o therefore_o we_o do_v keep_v the_o covenant_n of_o the_o lord_n nay_o if_o we_o but_o think_v upon_o his_o commandment_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v do_v they_o the_o love_a kindness_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v endure_v for_o ever_o upon_o we_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 103.17.18_o if_o we_o can_v from_o our_o heart_n say_v with_o good_a nehemiah_n nehem._n 1.11_o 1.12_o nehem._n 1.12_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o let_v thy_o ear_n now_o hearken_v to_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o to_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o servant_n who_o desire_v to_o fear_v thy_o name_n the_o lord_n will_v hear_v we_o indeed_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n if_o with_o the_o prophet_n david_n we_o have_v but_o a_o respect_n to_o god_n commandment_n with_o a_o care_n to_o fulfil_v they_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v 119.6_o psal_n 119.6_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 119.6_o if_o we_o but_o desire_v to_o obey_v god_n commandment_n the_o lord_n will_v accomplish_v our_o desire_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o his_o righteousness_n 40._o 40._o though_o we_o be_v dull_a yea_o dead_a unto_o all_o goodness_n as_o it_o be_v vers_n 40._o 7._o rom._n 7._o if_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n we_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o we_o will_v not_o and_o consent_n to_o the_o law_n that_o it_o be_v good_a delight_v therein_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n then_o though_o we_o be_v with_o he_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o we_o that_o offend_v but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o that_o be_v our_o old_a man_n our_o corrupt_a and_o unregenerate_a part_n man_n that_o neither_o the_o name_n nor_o action_n of_o the_o flesh_n can_v proper_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o spiritual_a man_n which_o can_v fit_o be_v call_v by_o our_o name_n because_o it_o be_v mortify_v already_o in_o some_o measure_n and_o shall_v be_v full_o abolish_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n neither_o do_v it_o live_v the_o same_o spiritual_a life_n with_o we_o see_v it_o be_v not_o quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o as_o those_o who_o have_v diverse_a soul_n which_o give_v unto_o they_o life_n and_o motion_n be_v themselves_o diverse_a and_o also_o call_v by_o diverse_a name_n so_o the_o new_a and_o old_a man_n live_v as_o it_o be_v by_o diverse_a soul_n the_o one_o be_v quicken_v with_o god_n spirit_n the_o other_o by_o satan_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o more_o the_o one_o live_v the_o other_o die_v the_o more_o strong_a the_o spirit_n be_v the_o weak_a be_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o action_n of_o both_o be_v quite_o contrary_a therefore_o they_o may_v fit_o be_v call_v by_o diverse_a name_n neither_o can_v the_o action_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o spirit_n proper_o see_v they_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o 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to_o pray_v but_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a part_n of_o god_n worship_n and_o service_n and_o a_o singular_a duty_n which_o the_o lord_n express_o injoin_v we_o to_o perform_v whereunto_o he_o have_v adjoin_v most_o comfortable_a promise_n which_o depend_v not_o upon_o our_o worthiness_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o our_o prayer_n but_o on_o his_o own_o free_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n and_o the_o merit_n and_o intercession_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n 50.15_o psal_n 50.15_o so_o psal_n 50.15_o call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n so_o will_v i_o deliver_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v i_o and_o matth._n 7.7_o ask_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v you_o 7.7_o matth._n 7.7_o and_o joh._n 16.23_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o 16.23.24_o joh._n 16.23.24_o 24._o ask_v and_o you_o shall_v receive_v that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n 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