be_v prayer_n whereby_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o more_o fervency_n than_o prolixity_n we_o do_v in_o some_o short_a manner_n render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o quiet_a rest_n whereby_o our_o body_n be_v refresh_v for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n especial_o from_o sinful_a dream_n and_o the_o tentation_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n who_o will_v easy_o have_v overcome_v and_o utter_o destroy_v we_o have_v not_o god_n watch_v over_o and_o defend_v we_o by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n for_o let_v we_o again_o enjoy_v the_o light_n and_o grant_v we_o another_o day_n wherein_o we_o may_v do_v he_o further_o service_n and_o so_o make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a unto_o which_o with_o like_a brevity_n we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n especial_o of_o that_o night_n if_o any_o such_o come_v to_o our_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o they_o our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o these_o favour_n and_o testimony_n of_o god_n love_n desire_v the_o pardon_n of_o they_o and_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o they_o and_o final_o we_o be_v to_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o providence_n commend_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o his_o protection_n and_o direction_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o all_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o word_n of_o our_o mouth_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n may_v the_o day_n follow_v and_o for_o ever_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v so_o illighten_v rule_n and_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o follow_a meditation_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o to_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o morning_n meditation_n and_o so_o we_o must_v from_o prayer_n proceed_v to_o meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v long_o or_o short_a according_a to_o our_o opportunity_n occasion_n and_o leisure_n and_o the_o measure_n and_o fervency_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n in_o which_o our_o main_a scope_n must_v be_v to_o glorify_v god_n to_o increase_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o by_o these_o familiar_a conference_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o to_o replenish_v they_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o sweet_a fruition_n of_o god_n and_o token_n of_o his_o love_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v fit_v the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n and_o because_o present_a occasion_n be_v ready_a at_o hand_n and_o not_o only_o more_o familiar_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v remember_v but_o fit_a to_o affect_v our_o heart_n which_o be_v more_o apprehensive_a of_o present_a then_o past_a benefit_n we_o be_v to_o make_v use_n of_o such_o by_o meditate_v on_o they_o but_o yet_o principal_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o the_o fountain_n and_o raise_v our_o thought_n from_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v god_n infinite_a love_n testify_v chief_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o attain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n for_o who_o sake_n he_o have_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o together_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a to_o life_n and_o godliness_n from_o which_o we_o may_v descend_v to_o the_o particular_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_v late_o receive_v as_o that_o he_o have_v by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n watch_v over_o we_o the_o night_n past_a preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o otherwise_o want_v neither_o will_n nor_o power_n to_o have_v bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n that_o he_o have_v keep_v we_o from_o all_o terror_n of_o the_o night_n with_o which_o other_o have_v be_v affright_v and_o have_v gracious_o preserve_v our_o life_n from_o sudden_a death_n with_o which_o other_o lie_v down_o in_o health_n and_o security_n have_v be_v attach_v before_o the_o morning_n add_v unto_o our_o day_n and_o give_v we_o still_o time_n of_o repentance_n with_o ability_n to_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n after_o which_o meditation_n on_o god_n mercy_n we_o may_v take_v such_o occasion_n as_o be_v present_o offer_v to_o furnish_v our_o mind_n with_o holy_a thought_n and_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n good_a affection_n and_o desire_n as_o our_o awakn_n out_o of_o sleep_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o awaken_n out_o of_o the_o sleep_n or_o rather_o 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o quicken_a power_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o regeneration_n and_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o this_o our_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o quicken_a and_o awakn_n by_o continual_a sanctification_n the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o first_o in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n have_v shine_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o before_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n with_o which_o light_n we_o be_v to_o desire_v our_o mind_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v and_o free_v powerful_o and_o effectual_o from_o their_o natural_a ignorance_n without_o which_o spiritual_a illightning_n the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o sight_n of_o our_o eye_n will_v bring_v unto_o our_o heart_n no_o sound_a comfort_n second_o of_o the_o light_n of_o glory_n which_o shall_v infinite_o exceed_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o much_o more_o than_o it_o exceed_v a_o glow-worm_n or_o the_o small_a spark_n of_o fire_n for_o if_o every_o one_o of_o the_o innumerable_a number_n of_o the_o glorify_a saint_n shall_v be_v more_o glorious_a than_o the_o sun_n in_o his_o chief_a brightness_n then_o how_o infinite_a be_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o now_o unaccessable_a light_n which_o we_o shall_v then_o see_v face_n to_o face_n who_o give_v both_o unto_o the_o sun_n and_o they_o their_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n our_o rise_n out_o of_o our_o bed_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o rise_n of_o our_o body_n out_o of_o our_o grave_n when_o as_o at_o the_o last_o day_n by_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o trumpet_n we_o shall_v be_v summon_v before_o god_n tribunal_n seat_n to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o which_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o resolve_v of_o prepare_v ourselves_o daily_a to_o meet_v our_o judge_n because_o the_o time_n be_v uncertain_a when_o he_o will_v call_v we_o to_o judgement_n when_o we_o see_v our_o nakedness_n let_v it_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o cause_v we_o first_o to_o see_v and_o be_v ashamed_a of_o it_o whereas_o when_o we_o be_v cover_v with_o innocency_n and_o have_v the_o image_n of_o god_n shine_v in_o we_o we_o no_o more_o need_v garment_n to_o cover_v we_o than_o the_o sun_n a_o cloud_n and_o let_v this_o make_v we_o to_o long_o after_o the_o garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n with_o which_o when_o we_o be_v perfect_o clothe_v we_o shall_v be_v without_o sin_n or_o shame_n &_o appear_v glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n yea_o let_v we_o earnest_o desire_v to_o put_v on_o christ_n not_o 14._o rom._n 13._o 14._o only_o for_o justification_n but_o also_o for_o sanctification_n whereby_o that_o clothing_n of_o innocency_n before_o the_o fall_n will_v be_v present_o in_o part_n renew_v &_o repair_v till_o at_o last_o it_o come_v to_o more_o perfection_n than_o it_o have_v in_o our_o first_o creation_n when_o we_o put_v on_o our_o apparel_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o they_o be_v first_o give_v we_o to_o cover_v our_o shame_n not_o as_o ornament_n to_o be_v proud_a of_o but_o as_o cover_n to_o hide_v our_o nakedness_n &_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o the_o injury_n of_o the_o weather_n and_o as_o we_o be_v careful_a not_o only_o to_o provide_v fit_a clothes_n for_o those_o end_n but_o also_o to_o put_v they_o on_o and_o apply_v they_o to_o our_o use_n so_o let_v we_o be_v no_o less_o careful_a to_o provide_v fit_a clothing_n for_o our_o soul_n whereby_o their_o spiritual_a deformity_n may_v be_v cover_v and_o they_o beautify_v in_o the_o eye_n
require_v 152_o 3_o of_o outward_a duty_n respect_v the_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 152_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n soul_n 153_o 5_o of_o duty_n belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n 153_o cap._n xiii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o seven_o eight_o nine_o and_o ten_o commandment_n 154_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o seven_o commandment_n the_o duty_n which_o it_o injoin_v and_o vice_n which_o it_o forbid_v 154_o 2_o the_o mean_n of_o preserve_v chastity_n 155_o 3_o of_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o right_a get_n of_o our_o good_n 156_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n respect_v the_o right_a use_n of_o our_o good_n 157_o 5_o of_o the_o nine_o commandment_n and_o of_o that_o truth_n which_o be_v require_v in_o it_o 158_o 6_o of_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n good_a name_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o respect_v our_o inward_a disposition_n 158_o 7_o other_o duty_n respect_v outward_a profession_n 159_o 8_o of_o the_o preserve_n our_o own_o good_a name_n 159_o 9_o of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n and_o what_o be_v require_v in_o it_o to_o wit_n original_a righteousness_n and_o spiritual_a concupiscence_n 160_o 10_o of_o the_o spirit_n lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n 161_o 11_o of_o the_o mean_n enable_v we_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n 161_o the_o three_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o those_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o our_o daily_a exercise_n both_o general_o at_o all_o time_n of_o the_o day_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o special_o in_o the_o several_a part_n of_o it_o p._n 163_o cap._n i._n that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n ought_v daily_o and_o constant_o to_o be_v perform_v and_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o spurt_v only_o 163_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v perform_v these_o duty_n daily_a and_o constant_o upon_o every_o fit_a occasion_n 163_o 2_o that_o no_o time_n be_v exempt_v from_o god_n service_n prove_v by_o scripture_n 164_o 3_o diverse_a reason_n prove_v the_o necessity_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 166_o 4_o of_o the_o many_o great_a danger_n which_o follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o this_o daily_a exercise_n 167_o 5_o another_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o call_n and_o profession_n 168_o 6_o the_o last_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o uncertainty_n of_o our_o life_n 169_o cap._n ii_o of_o some_o special_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o our_o daily_a exercise_n and_o first_o of_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n 169_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n 169_o 2_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n &_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 171_o 3_o of_o the_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o judge_v ourselves_o for_o they_o 173_o 4_o of_o our_o detestation_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n 174_o 5_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v of_o this_o exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n 175_o cap._n iii_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o renew_v our_o faith_n 176_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v very_o profitable_a &_o necessary_a 176_o 2_o what_o this_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v it_o which_o consist_v first_o in_o diverse_a meditation_n 177_o 3_o of_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o mean_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o diverse_a action_n 179_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n 179_o 5_o of_o diverse_a other_o benefit_n which_o follow_v the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n 181_o cap._n four_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o seek_v god_n and_o of_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 183_o sect._n 1._o that_o our_o seek_v god_n daily_o be_v a_o necessary_a duty_n 183_o 2_o what_o it_o be_v to_o seek_v god_n 185_o 3_o what_o be_v require_v to_o our_o seek_n god_n first_o that_o we_o daily_o labour_v more_o perfect_o to_o know_v and_o remember_v he_o 185_o 4_o the_o second_o thing_n be_v that_o we_o adhere_v unto_o he_o with_o our_o heart_n &_o affection_n 186_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v cleave_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a love_n 187_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v labour_v daily_a to_o have_v our_o communion_n with_o god_n increase_v 188_o 7_o that_o unto_o the_o seek_n of_o god_n be_v require_v that_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n 190_o 8_o that_o we_o must_v seek_v to_o have_v and_o hold_v god_n grace_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n 188_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o seek_v god_n so_o as_o we_o may_v be_v sure_a to_o find_v he_o and_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o 189_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v seek_v god_n first_o and_o principal_o seasonable_o &_o constant_o 189_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v seek_v god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n sincere_o zealous_o and_o with_o all_o diligence_n 193_o 3_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v by_o our_o daily_a seek_v god_n 194_o 4_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o seek_v god_n 195_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o christian_a 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 196_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o several_a part_n of_o the_o christian_a armour_n 196_o 2_o that_o the_o put_v on_o of_o the_o christian_a armour_n be_v very_o necessary_a 198_o 3_o of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o arise_v from_o be_v thus_o arm_v 198_o 4_o that_o every_o several_a part_n of_o armour_n bring_v special_a profit_n 199_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o four_o main_n duty_n which_o be_v to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o sin_n and_o to_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o god_n service_n 200_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v necessary_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o sin_n and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o 200_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n 202_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o sin_n 203_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n 204_o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o five_o and_o six_o daily_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o god_n law_n and_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n 205_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v conform_v our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n according_a to_o god_n law_n 205_o 2_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 205_o 3_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o work_n and_o action_n 206_o 4_o of_o the_o six_o main_n duty_n which_o be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n good_a pleasure_n in_o all_o thing_n 207_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o last_o main_a duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n which_o be_v prayer_n 208_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v pray_v daily_a and_o continual_o 208_o 2_o of_o ordinary_a prayer_n at_o set_a time_n and_o how_o often_o to_o be_v perform_v 209_o 3_o of_o extraordinary_a prayer_n upon_o every_o good_a occasion_n 210_o 4_o diverse_a motive_n unto_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n 211_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v 212_o sect._n 1._o what_o thing_n be_v require_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o thanksgiving_n 212_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_o in_o all_o thing_n 213_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_o at_o all_o time_n 213_o 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o daily_a thanksgiving_n 214_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n 215_o cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n in_o every_o several_a part_n of_o the_o day_n and_o first_o of_o awake_v with_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n 216_o sect._n 1._o of_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o awake_v that_o we_o may_v offer_v unto_o he_o our_o first_o service_n 216_o 2_o of_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n by_o some_o short_a prayer_n 217_o 3_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o morning_n meditation_n 218_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o first_o meditation_n we_o must_v renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n 219_o 5_o of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o these_o religious_a morning_n exercise_n 220_o cap._n xiii_o of_o prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n how_o profitable_a it_o be_v and_o necessary_a and_o of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o it_o 221_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o prayer_n
whole_a carriage_n and_o conversation_n must_v be_v religious_a civil_a and_o honest_a 306_o 4_o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o which_o be_v worldly_a and_o wicked_a 307_o cap._n xxviiâ—_n of_o christian_a conference_n which_o we_o must_v use_v when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n for_o our_o mutual_a good_a 309_o sect._n 1._o that_o our_o speech_n must_v be_v gracious_a and_o prudent_a 309_o 2_o of_o christian_a admonition_n and_o what_o be_v require_v to_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n 310_o 3_o that_o we_o may_v lawful_o confer_v of_o moral_a and_o civil_a thing_n 314_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o avoid_v all_o corrupt_a communication_n 314_o cap._n xxâ—â—_n of_o christian_a prudence_n which_o we_o be_v to_o use_v in_o all_o our_o conference_n 315_o sect._n 1._o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o when_o we_o confer_v with_o those_o that_o excel_v we_o in_o gift_n 315_o 2_o how_o we_o must_v behave_v ourselves_o when_o as_o we_o confer_v with_o civil_a worldling_n 317_o 3_o how_o we_o must_v deal_v with_o they_o that_o be_v open_o profane_a 318_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a and_o dangerous_a abuse_n of_o conference_n in_o these_o day_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o they_o 319_o 5_o that_o christian_a and_o religious_a conference_n be_v exceed_o profitable_a 320_o cap._n xxx_o of_o those_o duty_n which_o concern_v our_o work_n and_o action_n one_o with_o another_o both_o out_o of_o contract_n and_o in_o our_o buy_n and_o sell_v 321_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v labour_v both_o to_o do_v and_o receive_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v in_o our_o deal_n with_o other_o 321_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v take_v all_o occasion_n of_o gain_v other_o to_o christ_n 322_o 3_o that_o in_o all_o our_o deal_n and_o bargaining_n we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o upright_o and_o honest_o 323_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v sell_v only_a thing_n saleable_a 324_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v set_v and_o sell_v our_o ware_n at_o a_o equal_a price_n 325_o 6_o that_o in_o buy_v and_o sell_v all_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n must_v be_v avoid_v 326_o 7_o how_o to_o avoid_v the_o fault_n common_o commit_v between_o buyer_n and_o seller_n 327_o cap._n xxxi_o that_o governor_n of_o family_n ought_v to_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o charge_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n 328_o sect._n 1._o that_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o for_o governor_n to_o be_v themselves_o religious_a but_o they_o must_v also_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o practice_n of_o religion_n 328_o 2_o diverse_a reason_n to_o move_v governor_n unto_o this_o duty_n 329_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o householder_n to_o catechise_v their_o family_n and_o of_o the_o cause_n why_o it_o be_v neglect_v 332_o 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v all_o governor_n to_o the_o duty_n of_o catechise_n first_o because_o it_o be_v god_n commandment_n 333_o 5_o other_o reason_n enforce_v the_o former_a duty_n 334_o 6_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v catechize_v their_o family_n 335_o 7_o reason_n move_v child_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v 335_o 8_o reason_n move_v those_o which_o be_v of_o year_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v if_o they_o be_v ignorant_a 336_o 9_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n of_o catechise_n 338_o cap._n xxxii_o of_o family_n duty_n which_o respect_v wise_a and_o religious_a government_n 340_o sect._n 1._o what_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o wise_a government_n 340_o 2_o of_o justice_n and_o love_n require_v unto_o government_n 341_o cap._n xxxiii_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n that_o we_o may_v thrive_v in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n 343_o sect._n 1._o what_o prosperity_n be_v and_o how_o apt_a we_o be_v to_o abuse_v it_o through_o our_o corruption_n 343_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a lest_o our_o prosperity_n become_v unto_o we_o a_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 344_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v god_n nor_o be_v unthankful_a and_o take_v heed_n that_o his_o blessing_n do_v not_o draw_v our_o heart_n from_o he_o 344_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v beware_v of_o pride_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n licentiousness_n and_o contempt_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n 346_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v slothful_a in_o god_n service_n and_o take_v heed_n that_o worldly_a thing_n become_v not_o snare_n and_o thorn_n unto_o us._n 348_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o such_o tentation_n as_o be_v incident_a to_o this_o estate_n 349_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v not_o too_o high_o esteem_v nor_o too_o earnest_o affect_v and_o seek_v after_o earthly_a thing_n 349_o cap._n xxxiiiâ—_n how_o we_o may_v right_o use_v the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o godliness_n 350_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v use_v god_n temporal_a blessing_n as_o help_n unto_o save_v grace_n and_o spiritual_a duty_n 350_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v use_v they_o for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n 352_o 3_o three_o other_o caution_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o right_a use_n of_o prosperity_n 353_o 4_o of_o the_o right_a use_n of_o apparel_n 354_o cap._n xxxv_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o affliction_n so_o as_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n 356_o sect._n 1._o what_o affliction_n be_v and_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o they_o 356_o 2_o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o approach_n of_o affliction_n 356_o 3_o of_o patience_n in_o affliction_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 358_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o motive_n unto_o patience_n first_o because_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 359_o 5_o that_o our_o affliction_n tend_v to_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o god_n glory_n 360_o 6_o that_o affliction_n be_v mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a 361_o 7_o that_o the_o world_n be_v a_o place_n destinate_a to_o affliction_n 362_o 8_o that_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n have_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o like_a or_o great_a affliction_n with_o us._n 362_o 9_o comfort_n arise_v from_o the_o good_a issue_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 363_o cap._n xxxuâ—_n of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n and_o night_n 364_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v not_o be_v spend_v in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n 364_o 2_o of_o evening_n exercise_n as_o meditation_n read_v and_o christian_a conference_n 364_o 3_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n 365_o 4_o of_o examination_n how_o we_o have_v spend_v the_o day_n past_a 366_o 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o lie_v down_o 368_o 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n as_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 369_o 7_o special_a meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n 371_o 8_o that_o the_o profit_n of_o these_o duty_n will_v far_o exceed_v the_o pain_n 372_o cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o not_o spend_v too_o much_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n 373_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o moderation_n be_v command_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o contrary_a sloth_n condemn_v 373_o 2_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o excessive_a sleep_n bring_v 375_o 3_o that_o sloth_n be_v displease_v to_o god_n and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v avoid_v 376_o cap._n xxxviiâ—_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o 377_o sect._n 1._o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 377_o 2_o of_o general_a preparation_n in_o the_o whole_a week_n 378_o 3_o of_o special_a preparation_n the_o evening_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 378_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n 379_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n 380_o cap._n thirty-nine_o that_o the_o whole_a lord_n day_n must_v be_v consecrate_v unto_o he_o first_o by_o rest_v on_o it_o from_o all_o labour_n and_o from_o sin_n 381_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o whole_a day_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 381_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o our_o own_o work_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 383_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v abstain_v from_o carnal_a recreation_n 384_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n 386_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o think_v our_o own_o thought_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 387_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v not_o do_v the_o lord_n work_v after_o our_o own_o manner_n 387_o
with_o worldly_a encumbrance_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o in_o the_o morning_n we_o keep_v no_o watch_n over_o ourselves_o but_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o take_v their_o liberty_n and_o to_o give_v entertainment_n unto_o wicked_a and_o worldly_a thought_n and_o the_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n of_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n they_o will_v so_o whole_o seize_v upon_o they_o &_o hold_v their_o possession_n that_o we_o shall_v hardly_o admit_v or_o at_o least_o retain_v any_o good_a meditation_n the_o whole_a day_n follow_v &_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o prayer_n or_o other_o religious_a duty_n we_o shall_v be_v so_o distract_v with_o worldly_a cogitation_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n that_o they_o will_v become_v cold_a and_o formal_a and_o quite_o without_o any_o vigour_n and_o efficacy_n cap._n xiii_o of_o prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n how_o profitable_a it_o be_v and_o necessary_a and_o of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o prayer_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o duty_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v every_o morning_n the_o next_o religious_a duty_n which_o be_v in_o the_o morning_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o be_v that_o we_o pour_v out_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a &_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o be_v a_o duty_n above_o all_o other_o to_o be_v daily_o put_v in_o practice_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o god_n service_n whereby_o he_o will_v be_v honour_v of_o we_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v put_v for_o the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o by_o special_a 17._o special_a hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o psal_n 50._o 14_o 15._o matth._n 7._o 7._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o commandment_n in_o many_o place_n unto_o which_o god_n have_v encourage_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n by_o many_o sweet_a 24._o sweet_a joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_fw-la 65._o 24._o and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n it_o be_v the_o badge_n of_o true_a religion_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o of_o a_o utter_a atheist_n and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v such_o a_o one_o set_v he_o forth_o by_o these_o two_o property_n that_o he_o 23._o psal_n 14._o 1_o 4._o and_o 53._o 4._o psal_n 50._o 23._o have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n and_o he_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o excellent_a see_v thereby_o we_o glorify_v god_n and_o he_o also_o glorifi_v we_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o wretched_a sinner_n this_o high_a and_o honourable_a privilege_n to_o have_v free_a access_n unto_o he_o and_o to_o have_v the_o ear_n of_o our_o great_a king_n and_o sovereign_a that_o we_o may_v make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o undoubted_a hope_n to_o have_v they_o hear_v and_o grant_v it_o be_v most_o profitable_a also_o unto_o we_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o attain_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o need_v and_o be_v free_v from_o all_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o fear_v and_o the_o key_n whereby_o we_o open_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o god_n grace_n and_o rich_a gift_n and_o 14._o 1._o job_n 5._o 14._o out_o of_o it_o furnish_v ourselves_o with_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v needful_a for_o us._n it_o be_v most_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o the_o good_a 15._o jam._n 5._o 16_o 17_o 18._o exod._n 32._o 10._o josh_n 10._o 15._o thing_n which_o we_o desire_v as_o we_o see_v in_o innumerable_a place_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n when_o as_o we_o have_v experience_n that_o he_o hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n and_o for_o the_o inflame_a of_o our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n when_o we_o taste_v of_o his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v it_o increase_v our_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o familiar_a acquaintance_n with_o he_o it_o make_v our_o mind_n to_o soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o be_v on_o earth_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n it_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n see_v the_o same_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n seal_v also_o unto_o 26._o rom_n 8._o 15_o 26._o we_o our_o adoption_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o necessary_a 4._o jer._n 10._o 25._o gen._n 32._o 25_o 26._o hos_fw-la 12._o 4._o if_o either_o we_o will_v avoid_v god_n curse_n or_o will_v with_o jacob_n so_o wrestle_v with_o he_o as_o we_o mean_v to_o prevail_v and_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n that_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a evidence_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v cast_v off_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n as_o eliphaz_n reason_v against_o job_n and_o that_o we_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o save_a grace_n 10._o zach._n 12._o 10._o see_v the_o same_o spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n §._o sect._n 2_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o leisure_n to_o pray_v neither_o let_v any_o man_n pretend_v his_o small_a leisure_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o weighty_a business_n and_o manifold_a employment_n as_o a_o excuse_n to_o warrant_v he_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o a_o duty_n so_o high_a and_o holy_a so_o excellent_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a unless_o he_o will_v say_v that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o be_v save_v to_o glorify_v god_n or_o enrich_v himself_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n or_o to_o get_v the_o evidence_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n and_o happiness_n into_o his_o own_o keep_n and_o that_o he_o be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o worldly_a employment_n that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o seek_v any_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n to_o avoid_v his_o curse_n or_o obtain_v his_o blessing_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n or_o escape_v hell_n for_o shame_v therefore_o let_v we_o cast_v away_o these_o no_o less_o profane_a than_o frivolous_a excuse_n and_o to_o this_o end_n further_o consider_v that_o the_o great_a and_o more_o important_a our_o business_n be_v the_o more_o need_n we_o have_v to_o implore_v by_o hearty_a prayer_n the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n before_o we_o undertake_v they_o without_o which_o all_o our_o policy_n labour_n and_o endeavour_n will_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a either_o because_o we_o shall_v not_o achieve_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o attempt_v or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o in_o god_n just_a judgement_n it_o shall_v become_v unto_o we_o a_o curse_n rather_o than_o a_o blessing_n consider_v further_o how_o much_o time_n thou_o daily_o spend_v in_o do_v nothing_o or_o that_o which_o be_v ill_a and_o worse_o than_o nothing_o how_o much_o time_n in_o needless_a curiosity_n about_o thy_o body_n in_o dress_v and_o feed_v it_o and_o in_o vain_a discourse_n about_o thing_n that_o profit_v not_o yea_o corrupt_v rather_o than_o edify_v thou_o how_o much_o in_o unlawful_a or_o superfluous_a sport_n and_o recreation_n in_o card_v dice_a mask_a revel_a hunt_a hawk_v behold_v vain_a sight_n and_o wanton_a interlude_n and_o blush_v for_o shame_n that_o thou_o can_v find_v time_n enough_o in_o thy_o great_a employment_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o thy_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o only_o want_v leisure_n to_o serve_v thy_o god_n and_o save_v thy_o own_o soul_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o unwearied_a watchfulness_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n in_o attend_v upon_o this_o duty_n that_o they_o may_v frequent_o and_o fervent_o perform_v it_o day_n and_o night_n and_o set_v 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business_n three_o because_o have_v not_o as_o yet_o intermeddle_v with_o worldly_a affair_n we_o may_v perform_v it_o with_o less_o distraction_n and_o last_o because_o meditation_n be_v a_o good_a preparative_n to_o our_o morning_n sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n yet_o if_o any_o man_n upon_o other_o reason_n or_o his_o own_o experience_n teach_v he_o that_o he_o be_v best_o fit_v both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o devotion_n and_o other_o occasion_n do_v choose_v rather_o to_o meditate_v in_o the_o evening_n i_o leave_v it_o as_o a_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o his_o free_a choice_n only_o i_o will_v advise_v that_o we_o make_v choice_n of_o such_o a_o time_n wherein_o we_o be_v fresh_a and_o vigorous_a in_o our_o spirit_n and_o mind_n and_o not_o when_o they_o or_o our_o body_n be_v spend_v and_o weary_v either_o with_o bodily_a labour_n or_o study_n of_o the_o mind_n §._o sect._n 4_o constancy_n in_o this_o exercise_n the_o three_o thing_n respect_v the_o time_n be_v that_o as_o we_o must_v be_v constant_a in_o set_v apart_o &_o observe_v of_o some_o certain_a time_n of_o the_o day_n for_o the_o undertake_n and_o begin_n of_o this_o exercise_n so_o much_o more_o in_o continue_v our_o meditation_n the_o time_n appoint_v neither_o must_v it_o be_v perform_v by_o fit_n and_o snatch_v intermingle_v with_o they_o our_o worldly_a thought_n or_o other_o business_n sometime_o intermit_a and_o then_o again_o afresh_o set_v upon_o they_o for_o when_o the_o mind_n be_v thus_o distract_v between_o thing_n so_o opposite_a in_o nature_n the_o one_o be_v a_o hindrance_n to_o the_o other_o and_o like_o the_o dog_n that_o run_v or_o hunt_v after_o two_o hare_n at_o once_o it_o catch_v neither_o beside_o when_o our_o mind_n be_v let_v loose_a to_o wander_v after_o earthly_a thing_n it_o be_v not_o easy_o again_o compose_v and_o reduce_v into_o order_n but_o we_o shall_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o a_o new_a preparation_n and_o so_o be_v still_o beginning_n and_o never_o bring_v any_o thing_n to_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o have_v begin_v this_o exercise_n we_o must_v constant_o proceed_v as_o near_o as_o we_o can_v without_o distraction_n or_o intermission_n for_o that_o whole_a space_n of_o time_n which_o we_o have_v allot_v unto_o it_o not_o break_v off_o our_o meditation_n until_o we_o have_v bring_v it_o to_o some_o issue_n and_o receive_v by_o it_o some_o spiritual_a refection_n now_o what_o proportion_n of_o time_n be_v to_o be_v allot_v to_o this_o exercise_n we_o can_v prescribe_v any_o certain_a stint_n or_o limit_n but_o must_v leave_v it_o to_o be_v measure_v out_o unto_o every_o one_o by_o his_o own_o devotion_n which_o be_v not_o a_o like_a in_o all_o nor_o in_o the_o same_o man_n at_o all_o time_n beside_o there_o be_v great_a difference_n between_o one_o &_o another_o man_n leisure_n in_o respect_n of_o variety_n of_o important_a occasion_n press_v some_o more_o than_o other_o and_o every_o man_n more_o or_o less_o at_o sundry_a time_n neither_o be_v we_o always_o a_o like_a fit_v but_o sometime_o be_v more_o dull_a and_o dead_a to_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o soon_o weary_a of_o they_o sometime_o more_o cheerful_a and_o heavenly-minded_n and_o able_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o this_o spiritual_a race_n without_o breathe_v or_o intermission_n at_o one_o time_n soon_o prepare_v and_o better_a able_a to_o perform_v and_o at_o another_o long_o in_o work_v our_o backward_a heart_n to_o this_o duty_n only_o this_o in_o general_n may_v be_v say_v that_o our_o outward_a exercise_n must_v not_o in_o time_n exceed_v our_o inward_a ability_n nor_o the_o burden_n which_o we_o impose_v our_o spiritual_a strength_n both_o because_o the_o lord_n be_v only_o delight_v with_o cheerful_a service_n and_o can_v brook_v that_o which_o be_v dead_a and_o force_v and_o also_o because_o if_o we_o over-weary_a ourselves_o it_o will_v cool_v and_o quench_v and_o not_o inflame_v and_o increase_v our_o devotion_n and_o make_v we_o the_o more_o loath_a to_o come_v the_o next_o time_n to_o take_v our_o spiritual_a repast_n when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o leave_v with_o a_o appetite_n but_o depart_v away_o glut_v with_o loathe_v satiety_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o disposition_n and_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n the_o last_o circumstance_n to_o be_v observe_v be_v the_o disposition_n and_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o do_v not_o a_o little_a further_o the_o devotion_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o which_o there_o be_v require_v first_o that_o the_o body_n be_v compose_v to_o rest_n and_o quiet_a that_o it_o do_v not_o by_o much_o agitation_n and_o violent_a motion_n disturb_v and_o distract_v the_o mind_n nor_o by_o spend_v the_o spirit_n and_o weary_v of_o the_o outward_a part_n make_v the_o exercise_n tedious_a and_o toilsome_a second_o here_o be_v require_v silence_n that_o the_o mind_n may_v more_o free_o discourse_n with_o itself_o without_o any_o interruption_n of_o outward_a noise_n unless_o it_o be_v in_o case_n that_o the_o heart_n be_v surcharge_v with_o the_o heat_n and_o vehemency_n of_o our_o passion_n and_o fervour_n of_o devotion_n and_o do_v need_v some_o vent_n to_o give_v it_o ease_v as_o for_o the_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n no_o certain_a rule_n can_v be_v give_v but_o it_o must_v be_v leave_v to_o be_v order_v and_o dispose_v by_o christian_a prudence_n and_o experience_n only_o in_o general_n we_o may_v observe_v these_o thing_n first_o that_o our_o gesture_n and_o carriage_n of_o our_o body_n be_v reverend_a in_o respect_n of_o that_o glorious_a presence_n before_o which_o we_o present_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o the_o weightiness_n of_o the_o duty_n about_o which_o we_o be_v employ_v see_v this_o may_v somewhat_o further_o the_o inward_a reverence_n of_o the_o heart_n second_o that_o we_o use_v that_o gesture_n which_o in_o our_o experience_n we_o find_v most_o available_a to_o stir_v up_o our_o devotion_n for_o these_o outward_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n be_v but_o the_o handmaid_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n which_o must_v give_v their_o attendance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v ready_a to_o yield_v unto_o they_o that_o seasonable_a service_n which_o they_o shall_v appoint_v as_o most_o fit_a and_o profitable_a to_o which_o purpose_n diverse_a gesture_n be_v diverse_o commend_v some_o in_o their_o meditation_n prefer_v quiet_a rest_v of_o their_o body_n upon_o their_o bed_n or_o pallet_n whereby_o they_o find_v their_o mind_n and_o soul_n best_o fit_v for_o spiritual_a motion_n and_o discourse_n and_o most_o free_a from_o the_o distraction_n of_o all_o outward_a object_n some_o sit_v and_o incline_v their_o body_n to_o one_o side_n their_o table_n or_o cheer_n support_v their_o elbow_n and_o their_o hand_n their_o head_n some_o stand_v still_o with_o their_o eye_n lift_v up_o towards_o heaven_n the_o haven_n of_o their_o hope_n and_o visible_a place_n of_o god_n invisible_a presence_n but_o yet_o close_v to_o avoid_v distraction_n some_o walk_v which_o be_v a_o healthful_a exercise_n refresh_v the_o body_n and_o make_v it_o a_o more_o fit_a instrument_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o perform_v this_o duty_n without_o weariness_n but_o which_o of_o these_o we_o use_v it_o be_v not_o much_o material_a see_v in_o themselves_o one_o be_v not_o better_a than_o another_o though_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o they_o may_v be_v more_o or_o less_o convenient_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o variety_n of_o several_a man_n disposition_n three_o and_o last_o it_o be_v not_o unprofitable_a to_o frame_v the_o gesture_n of_o the_o several_a part_n according_a to_o the_o matter_n in_o hand_n upon_o which_o we_o meditate_v and_o our_o inward_a affection_n in_o think_v of_o it_o as_o when_o we_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v ashamed_a and_o grieve_v because_o we_o have_v by_o they_o dishonour_v and_o
cap._n xl._n that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v our_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 388_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v rise_v betimes_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n 388_o 2_o of_o meditation_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 389_o 3_o of_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o read_v private_o 390_o 4_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o church_n 392_o cap._n xli_o of_o public_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 393_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 393_o 2_o of_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 393_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v stay_v in_o the_o church_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sermon_n 395_o 4_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n 396_o 5_o of_o our_o duty_n when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v 396_o cap._n xlii_o of_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n after_o our_o come_n from_o the_o church_n 398_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v meditate_v upon_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v 398_o 2._o 3._o of_o family_n exercise_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 398_o 4._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 400_o 5_o that_o all_o our_o service_n must_v be_v do_v in_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n 401_o the_o four_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o all_o the_o duty_n require_v unto_o it_o p._n 403_o cap._n i._n that_o all_o duty_n universal_o of_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n of_o heart_n 403_o sect._n 1._o that_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n be_v require_v 403_o 2_o of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n 404_o 3_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n first_o because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o it_o 404_o 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 405_o 5_o that_o the_o soundness_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n consist_v in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o they_o 406_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 406_o cap._n ii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 407_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o mean_n to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n 407_o 2_o the_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o 408_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n to_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o be_v sincere_a we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o 408_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n 409_o cap._n iii_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o inward_a integrity_n the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n 410_o sect._n 1._o that_o god_n require_v outward_a service_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o inward_a 410_o 2_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v outward_a service_n 411_o 3_o that_o christian_a apology_n and_o outward_a service_n be_v require_v 412_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v practice_v what_o we_o know_v in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n 413_o 5_o diverse_a reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o good_a work_n 414_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n 415_o cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n 416_o sect._n 1._o that_o only_o universal_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v and_o word_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o 416_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n to_o both_o table_n joint_o and_o to_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n 417_o 3_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o universal_a obedience_n first_o because_o god_n require_v it_o 418_o 4_o that_o our_o obedience_n can_v be_v sincere_a unless_o it_o be_v universal_a 418_o 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n 419_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a 420_o sect._n 1._o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n 420_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n will_n and_o our_o obedience_n thereunto_o in_o all_o duty_n 420_o 3_o that_o all_o true_a service_n be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_n 421_o cap._n vi_o of_o those_o property_n which_o respect_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 422_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o cheerfulness_n 422_o 2_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o cheerfulness_n 423_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v serve_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a duty_n zealous_o and_o devout_o 424_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o first_o diligence_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 426_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o about_o the_o mean_n of_o they_o 426_o 2_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o diligence_n 428_o 3_o of_o the_o reward_n promise_v to_o the_o diligent_a 429_o 4_o that_o this_o diligence_n be_v most_o necessary_a 429_o 5_o of_o the_o unwearied_a diligence_n of_o worldling_n in_o pursue_v worldly_a thing_n 432_o cap._n viii_o of_o constancy_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n without_o remission_n or_o intermission_n 434_o sect._n 1._o 2._o that_o all_o those_o that_o be_v sincere_a be_v also_o constant_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 434_o 3_o a_o complaint_n of_o man_n unconstancy_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 436_o 4_o that_o constancy_n be_v require_v in_o god_n word_n 437_o cap._n ix_o reason_n move_v to_o constancy_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 438_o sect._n 1._o that_o constancy_n be_v a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o integrity_n 438_o 2_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v inconstancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 439_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o constancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 441_o cap._n x._o of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 443_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v persevere_v both_o in_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o godliness_n 443_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o perseverance_n 443_o 3_o that_o unless_o we_o persevere_v we_o can_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n 445_o 4_o that_o prayer_n be_v a_o special_a mean_n of_o perseverance_n 446_o the_o five_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o enable_v we_o unto_o it_o p._n 448_o cap._n i._n of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o of_o such_o rule_n as_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o both_o principal_a and_o subordinate_a 448_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o help_n enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n 448_o 2_o the_o first_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o make_v god_n the_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o they_o 449_o 3_o the_o second_o rule_n respect_v our_o saviour_n christ_n namely_o that_o we_o aim_v at_o he_o as_o the_o main_n scope_n of_o all_o our_o action_n 450_o 4_o the_o three_o rule_n respect_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n 451_o 5_o the_o rule_n respect_v subordinate_a cause_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v that_o we_o must_v often_o renew_v the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o us._n 452_o 6_o the_o 2._o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v take_v care_n to_o approve_v our_o way_n unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n &_o then_o unto_o man_n 454_o 7_o the_o three_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o good_a duty_n with_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a mind_n 455_o 8_o the_o four_o rule_n be_v that_o all_o our_o duty_n must_v arise_v from_o the_o fundamental_a grace_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 457_o 9_o the_o five_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v chief_o esteem_v choose_v and_o affect_v the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n according_a to_o their_o worth_n and_o excellency_n 458_o 10_o the_o six_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o unto_o godliness_n 459_o cap._n ii_o of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o respect_v the_o circumstance_n of_o it_o 460_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o rule_n respect_v the_o circumstance_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o must_v make_v precious_a account_n of_o our_o time_n which_o god_n have_v allot_v we_o for_o his_o service_n 460_o 2_o the_o second_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v not_o stay_v for_o
sect._n 1._o what_o extraordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o 539_o 2_o what_o ordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o 541_o 3_o of_o the_o difficulty_n of_o this_o religious_a exercise_n 542_o 4_o the_o singular_a profit_n of_o ordinary_a meditation_n 543_o 5_o that_o this_o meditation_n be_v effectual_a for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o heart_n 544_o 6_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v very_o necessary_a 546_o cap._n xvi_o answer_n to_o diverse_a objection_n make_v against_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n 547_o sect._n 1._o the_o objection_n of_o difficulty_n acknowledge_v and_o answer_v 547_o 2_o the_o objection_n of_o natural_a want_n and_o weakness_n in_o perform_v this_o exercise_n answer_v 548_o 3_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o matter_n to_o meditate_v upon_o 548_o 4_o other_o hindrance_n remoove_v 549_o 5_o that_o company_n and_o worldly_a business_n shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n 549_o cap._n xvii_o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o meditation_n as_o the_o place_n time_n and_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n 552_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o place_n of_o meditation_n 552_o 2_o of_o the_o time_n that_o it_o must_v not_o be_v continual_a but_o as_o we_o get_v fit_a opportunity_n 552_o 3_o of_o the_o fit_a time_n for_o meditation_n 553_o 4_o of_o constancy_n in_o this_o exercise_n 554_o 5_o of_o the_o disposition_n and_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n 555_o cap._n xviii_o of_o our_o entrance_n into_o meditation_n by_o due_a preparation_n 557_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o preparation_n be_v necessary_a and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 557_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o prepare_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 558_o 3_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o meditation_n and_o what_o choice_n ought_v to_o be_v make_v of_o it_o 559_o 4._o to_o the_o ten_o that_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o and_o all_o point_n of_o christian_a religion_n contain_v in_o they_o be_v fit_a matter_n of_o meditation_n 560_o 10._o rule_n direct_v we_o in_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o fit_a matter_n for_o our_o meditation_n 569_o 11_o that_o we_o must_v conclude_v our_o preparation_n with_o prayer_n 570_o cap._n xix_o of_o our_o progress_n and_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n 572_o sect._n 1_o 2._o that_o we_o must_v proceed_v orderly_o in_o this_o exercise_n and_o how_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 572_o 3_o that_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o must_v chief_o respect_v our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n our_o life_n and_o action_n 576_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v though_o we_o can_v at_o the_o first_o feel_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o meditation_n 577_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v feel_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o a_o lively_a sense_n of_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v 578_o 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n 580_o cap._n xx._n a_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n 582_o sect._n 1._o what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 582_o 2_o of_o the_o matter_n form_n and_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o first_o of_o humiliation_n 584_o 3_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o consist_v in_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n 586_o 4_o of_o the_o final_a cause_n subject_n and_o property_n of_o repentance_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o and_o comparison_n illustrate_v it_o 587_o 5_o of_o the_o kind_n of_o repentance_n ordinary_a and_o extraordinary_a 588_o cap._n xxi_o how_o we_o must_v work_v the_o former_a point_n upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 590_o sect._n 1._o how_o our_o heart_n be_v to_o be_v affect_v with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o practice_v this_o duty_n of_o repentance_n 590_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o motive_n persuade_v to_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n in_o the_o several_a part_n thereof_o 597_o cap._n xxii_o of_o diverse_a special_a mean_n whereby_o the_o point_n meditate_a be_v wrought_v upon_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n 598_o sect._n 1_o 2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n whereof_o examination_n confession_n complaint_n hearty_a wish_v to_o have_v our_o want_n supply_v acknowledgement_n of_o impotency_n petition_n enforcement_n confidence_n congratulation_n and_o recommendation_n 598_o cap._n xxiii_o of_o the_o three_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v consideration_n and_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n 605_o sect._n 1._o how_o consideration_n and_o examination_n differ_v 605_o 2_o of_o examination_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 605_o 3_o that_o we_o be_v chief_o to_o examine_v ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o first_o our_o original_a corruption_n 607_o 4_o of_o examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o actual_a transgression_n according_a to_o the_o law_n 607_o 5_o how_o we_o must_v aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o circumstance_n 609_o 6_o that_o it_o be_v a_o profitable_a course_n to_o keep_v a_o register_n or_o catalogue_n of_o our_o special_a sin_n and_o of_o the_o manifold_a fruit_n that_o will_v arise_v out_o of_o it_o 610_o 7_o of_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o punishment_n 612_o 8_o of_o the_o end_n of_o this_o examination_n and_o time_n when_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v 612_o 9_o a_o complaint_n of_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 613_o cap._n xxiiii_o diverse_a effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o this_o exercise_n of_o examination_n 614_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o duty_n be_v require_v in_o the_o scripture_n 614_o 2_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n of_o examination_n 615_o 3_o 4._o that_o this_o exercise_n be_v very_o necessary_a 616_o cap._n xxv_o of_o the_o four_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v walk_v daily_o with_o god_n 619_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o be_v always_o in_o god_n presence_n 619_o 2_o that_o it_o will_v be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n if_o we_o will_v always_o set_v god_n before_o us._n 620_o 3_o that_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n presence_n will_v effectual_o move_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n 622_o cap._n xxvi_o of_o the_o last_o mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v experimental_a knowledge_n 623_o sect._n 1._o what_o this_o experimental_a knowledge_n be_v and_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o show_v in_o many_o example_n 623_o 2_o the_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o our_o own_o estate_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o diverse_a and_o contrary_a course_n 625_o 3_o that_o no_o knowledge_n be_v to_o be_v compare_v with_o this_o of_o experience_n 626_o cap._n xxvii_o that_o prayer_n be_v a_o singular_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 628_o sect._n 1._o that_o nothing_o more_o than_o prayer_n make_v we_o godly_a and_o religious_a 628_o 2_o that_o prayer_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v all_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n 629_o 3_o that_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n be_v singular_a help_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n 629_o cap._n xxviii_o of_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o other_o religious_a writing_n 631_o sect._n 1._o who_o be_v to_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o this_o duty_n of_o read_v 631_o 2_o that_o we_o be_v chief_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o read_v and_o study_v of_o the_o scripture_n 632_o 3_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v the_o obscurity_n of_o the_o scripture_n 633_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o read_v the_o scripture_n only_o but_o also_o other_o religious_a writing_n 635_o 5_o special_a direction_n for_o the_o choice_n of_o fit_a author_n which_o may_v help_v we_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n 636_o cap._n xxix_o of_o our_o preparation_n to_o this_o exercise_n of_o read_v and_o what_o be_v require_v in_o it_o 638_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v come_v with_o reverence_n to_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o bring_v faith_n unto_o it_o 638_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v bring_v honest_a heart_n and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o this_o exercise_n 639_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v come_v with_o a_o purpose_n to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o all_o we_o read_v 639_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v before_o we_o read_v 640_o cap._n xxx_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v that_o we_o may_v profit_v by_o it_o 641_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o our_o read_n 641_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v observe_v the_o theme_n and_o argument_n 642_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v observe_v a_o due_a order_n in_o our_o read_n 642_o 4_o that_o the_o devout_a reader_n be_v not_o to_o read_v many_o book_n of_o the_o same_o argument_n but_o to_o make_v choice_n of_o some_o which_o be_v best_a 643_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o understand_v what_o we_o read_v 644_o 6_o that_o we_o
so_o much_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o clear_a evidence_n hereof_o in_o itself_o or_o the_o forciblenesse_n of_o the_o argument_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o convince_v and_o persuade_v natural_a reason_n as_o in_o regard_n of_o god_n authority_n who_o be_v most_o infallible_a in_o his_o truth_n infinite_a in_o his_o goodness_n and_o almighty_a to_o perform_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v promise_v which_o assent_n be_v effectual_a in_o we_o do_v work_n in_o our_o understanding_n a_o persuasion_n that_o our_o sin_n though_o in_o themselves_o heinous_a yet_o compare_v with_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v pardonable_a in_o our_o judgement_n a_o precious_a and_o high_a esteem_n of_o these_o mercy_n and_o merit_n above_o all_o worldly_a thing_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_a desire_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o our_o will_n a_o firm_a resolution_n to_o renounce_v all_o other_o mean_n and_o to_o rest_v whole_o upon_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o in_o our_o action_n a_o careful_a endeavour_n to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n and_o among_o the_o rest_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o so_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o from_o who_o we_o expect_v so_o great_a grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v a_o apprehension_n and_o application_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n unto_o ourselves_o in_o particular_a which_o be_v the_o form_n and_o very_a life_n of_o faith_n and_o make_v the_o thing_n thus_o apply_v useful_a and_o effectual_a for_o our_o justification_n and_o without_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o more_o benefit_n by_o they_o than_o a_o man_n have_v by_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n and_o cordial_a medicine_n not_o apply_v and_o take_v or_o by_o warm_a clothes_n which_o be_v not_o put_v on_o the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v affiance_n and_o confidence_n when_o as_o know_v assent_v unto_o and_o apply_v god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n unto_o ourselves_o we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o they_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o after_o illumination_n there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o manner_n how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n so_o that_o after_o illumination_n there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o faith_n the_o first_o be_v a_o effectual_a assent_n to_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o in_o our_o will_n a_o resolution_n to_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n by_o which_o the_o christian_a true_o live_v but_o yet_o like_o a_o new_a bear_v babe_n who_o weak_o perform_v the_o action_n of_o life_n but_o know_v not_o that_o he_o either_o live_v or_o move_v and_o so_o weak_a it_o be_v in_o apprehension_n and_o application_n that_o he_o can_v hardly_o discern_v it_o and_o often_o call_v in_o question_n whether_o he_o have_v any_o hold_n at_o all_o or_o no._n it_o be_v strong_a in_o desire_v but_o feeble_a in_o perform_v resolve_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o stick_v unto_o christ_n but_o yet_o scarce_o sensible_a of_o any_o union_n it_o admire_v the_o glorious_a beam_n and_o brightness_n of_o god_n love_n shine_v in_o the_o word_n but_o feel_v little_a warmth_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n by_o it_o in_o his_o own_o heart_n and_o conscience_n it_o work_v in_o the_o weak_a christian_a a_o hunger_a after_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o he_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o with_o little_a or_o no_o sense_n that_o he_o be_v nourish_v or_o any_o whit_n increase_v in_o the_o spiritual_a growth_n he_o seek_v earnest_o for_o grace_n and_o peace_n but_o they_o seem_v to_o fly_v from_o he_o and_o be_v still_o wish_v for_o more_o and_o more_o but_o have_v little_a comfort_n in_o feeling_n and_o fruition_n his_o desire_n so_o far_o exceed_v the_o proportion_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v that_o it_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o they_o so_o that_o nothing_o in_o appearance_n remain_v and_o like_o covetous_a man_n he_o think_v not_o on_o what_o he_o have_v but_o upon_o what_o he_o have_v not_o and_o spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o that_o time_n in_o complaint_n of_o his_o want_n which_o shall_v be_v employ_v in_o praise_v god_n for_o that_o plenty_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v but_o this_o faith_n be_v still_o in_o growth_n though_o they_o that_o have_v it_o do_v not_o see_v it_o grow_v for_o the_o lord_n be_v no_o more_o ready_a to_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hunger_a desire_n after_o grace_n then_o to_o satisfy_v they_o this_o be_v his_o main_a end_n why_o like_o the_o merchant_n he_o stretch_v out_o these_o empty_a bag_n that_o he_o may_v replenish_v they_o with_o a_o great_a portion_n of_o these_o hide_a treasure_n and_o therefore_o when_o the_o weak_a believer_n careful_o and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_v of_o his_o faith_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n sacrament_n meditation_n prayer_n and_o such_o like_a the_o lord_n with_o his_o spirit_n so_o bless_v they_o unto_o he_o that_o from_o this_o first_o degree_n of_o faith_n he_o come_v to_o the_o second_o namely_o to_o a_o comfortable_a apprehension_n of_o god_n promise_n as_o belong_v to_o himself_o to_o some_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o his_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o to_o some_o assurance_n that_o he_o in_o particular_a have_v part_n and_o interest_n in_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n whereby_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o degree_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v but_o weak_a in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n be_v assault_v with_o much_o doubt_n and_o oftentimes_o shake_v with_o grievous_a tentation_n whereby_o the_o christian_n hold_v seem_v for_o the_o time_n whole_o lose_v and_o his_o faith_n in_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o almost_o quite_o extinguish_v and_o therefore_o have_v attain_v unto_o this_o degree_n he_o rest_v not_o in_o it_o as_o sufficient_a but_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o his_o faith_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o increase_v until_o it_o come_v to_o the_o three_o and_o last_o degree_n of_o perfection_n which_o be_v that_o plerophorie_n and_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n and_o god_n unchangeable_a 39_o rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o he_o from_o which_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o divide_v we_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o apostle_n paul_n example_n upon_o which_o follow_v christian_a security_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n protection_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n that_o pass_v all_o understanding_n which_o though_o it_o be_v assault_v yet_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o be_v seldom_o impeach_v and_o impugn_a with_o any_o violence_n of_o tentation_n trouble_v of_o mind_n or_o terror_n of_o conscience_n and_o from_o hence_o spring_v inward_a joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a out_o of_o our_o assurance_n and_o sweet_a feel_n 8._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 8._o of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o certain_a persuasion_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v cheerful_a and_o constant_a not_o only_o in_o do_v all_o which_o god_n command_v but_o also_o in_o suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o inflict_v §._o sect._n 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o faith_n whether_o it_o be_v weak_a or_o strong_a and_o these_o be_v the_o degree_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o or_o some_o one_o of_o they_o we_o can_v do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o god_n or_o set_v one_o step_v forward_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o faith_n be_v a_o cause_n and_o a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n of_o which_o if_o we_o be_v destitute_a in_o the_o least_o degree_n well_o may_v we_o be_v ignorant_o devout_a and_o zealous_o superstitious_a but_o we_o shall_v never_o perform_v any_o one_o duty_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o it_o and_o according_a to_o the_o degree_n and_o measure_n of_o our_o faith_n such_o also_o will_v be_v our_o fruit_n of_o godliness_n they_o hold_v a_o proportion_n the_o one_o with_o
also_o without_o any_o diminution_n or_o abatement_n in_o quantity_n or_o quality_n of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v vow_v especial_o our_o care_n must_v be_v of_o perform_v our_o common_a vow_n in_o baptism_n in_o renounce_v all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o in_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n service_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n and_o what_o thing_n be_v require_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o four_o commandment_n the_o lord_n appoint_v a_o special_a time_n wherein_o all_o the_o former_a duty_n both_o public_a and_o private_a be_v principal_o to_o be_v perform_v which_o whosoever_o do_v neglect_v they_o manifest_o show_v that_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o power_n of_o all_o true_a religion_n the_o main_a duty_n require_v be_v that_o we_o remember_v to_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n in_o which_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n 2._o that_o we_o must_v remember_v to_o do_v it_o that_o be_v be_v mindful_a and_o careful_a to_o sanctify_v it_o to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n two_o thing_n be_v require_v first_o the_o rest_n second_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o the_o rest_n consist_v partly_o in_o a_o outward_a rest_n from_o bodily_a labour_n and_o worldly_a affair_n and_o in_o our_o inward_a rest_v from_o the_o servile_a work_n of_o sin_n the_o work_n from_o which_o we_o must_v rest_v be_v bodily_a labour_n and_o all_o worldly_a employment_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v distraction_n and_o hindrance_n to_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o buy_v and_o sell_v all_o manner_n of_o work_n of_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n travail_v feast_v of_o friend_n with_o meat_n not_o easy_o cook_v and_o such_o like_a for_o all_o kind_n of_o bodily_a labour_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v unlawful_a 5._o math._n 12._o 5._o except_o they_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o of_o which_o sort_n be_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o minister_n in_o the_o duty_n appertain_v to_o his_o ministry_n and_o of_o the_o people_n travail_v to_o the_o place_n of_o god_n worship_n or_o second_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n which_o be_v duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 6._o hos_fw-la 6._o 6._o as_o give_v of_o alm_n visit_v the_o sick_a and_o prisoner_n heal_v disease_n and_o sore_n by_o apply_v fit_a medicine_n and_o salve_n or_o last_o work_v of_o necessity_n which_o be_v of_o importance_n and_o can_v without_o great_a inconvenience_n be_v do_v afterward_o nor_o can_v have_v be_v do_v before_o for_o as_o for_o that_o necessity_n which_o arise_v from_o our_o negligence_n and_o careless_a oversight_n it_o be_v sinful_a and_o in_o the_o first_o word_n of_o this_o commandment_n forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o among_o these_o work_n of_o necessity_n we_o be_v to_o reckon_v labour_n in_o provide_v convenient_a food_n for_o our_o body_n tend_v of_o cattle_n when_o it_o be_v do_v rather_o in_o mercy_n which_o respect_v their_o necessity_n then_o for_o our_o own_o gain_n labour_n of_o mariner_n begin_v before_o the_o sabbath_n in_o their_o navigation_n at_o sea_n fight_v in_o a_o lawful_a war_n against_o our_o enemy_n labour_n of_o servant_n and_o subject_n impose_v upon_o they_o by_o their_o governor_n as_o necessary_a and_o not_o apparent_o discern_v by_o they_o to_o be_v otherwise_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a rest_n be_v our_o rest_v from_o sin_n as_o at_o all_o time_n so_o especial_o 13._o esa_n 56._o 2_o &_o 58._o 13._o on_o the_o sabbath_n for_o these_o work_n of_o darkness_n be_v above_o all_o other_o most_o servile_a and_o slavish_a see_v thereby_o we_o make_v ourselves_o the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n &_o the_o outward_a rest_n and_o this_o be_v the_o rest_n require_v on_o the_o sabbath_n the_o sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n be_v either_o by_o use_v the_o mean_n or_o do_v the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o this_o be_v do_v both_o public_o and_o private_o public_o by_o use_v the_o public_a mean_n of_o sanctification_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v do_v first_o of_o the_o minister_n by_o public_a pray_v in_o the_o congregation_n preach_v and_o read_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n second_o the_o people_n by_o frequent_v the_o assembly_n in_o the_o beginning_n and_o continue_v to_o the_o end_n of_o divine_a service_n and_o be_v there_o by_z carrying_z and_o behave_v themselves_o religious_o diligent_o &_o upright_o in_o call_v upon_o god_n name_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o 2._o levit._fw-la 19_o 30._o &_o 23._o 2._o 1._o cor._n 16._o 2._o public_a work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v almesdeed_n and_o collection_n for_o the_o poor_a private_o the_o sabbath_n be_v sanctify_v by_o our_o preparation_n to_o god_n public_a service_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n and_o after_o the_o public_a service_n by_o meditate_v on_o the_o word_n hear_v and_o apply_v it_o to_o our_o own_o use_n and_o by_o holy_a conference_n with_o other_o unto_o which_o duty_n respect_v the_o public_a worship_n we_o be_v to_o add_v and_o use_v these_o other_o mean_n of_o sanctify_v the_o remainder_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n or_o other_o religious_a &_o holy_a writing_n meditation_n on_o god_n word_n 1._o psal_n 92._o 1._o and_o work_n especial_o of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n invocation_n by_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o sing_v of_o psalm_n and_o final_o godly_a conference_n upon_o some_o fit_a subject_n which_o best_o fort_v to_o the_o present_a occasion_n and_o tend_v to_o the_o use_n of_o edification_n unto_o which_o mean_n we_o must_v add_v the_o private_a work_n of_o sanctification_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o appertain_v chief_o either_o to_o the_o body_n as_o the_o give_v of_o alm_n visit_v the_o sick_a and_o prisoner_n cure_v disease_n etc._n etc._n or_o else_o to_o the_o soul_n as_o teach_v the_o ignorant_a reclaim_v those_o who_o be_v seduce_v by_o error_n admonish_v those_o who_o fail_v of_o their_o duty_n by_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n rebuke_v the_o scandalous_a and_o wilful_a offender_n exhort_v the_o backward_a and_o sluggish_a comfort_v the_o distress_a counsel_v they_o for_o the_o good_a of_o their_o soul_n that_o need_v counsel_n and_o reconcile_a those_o who_o we_o know_v to_o be_v at_o variance_n but_o we_o must_v not_o only_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n but_o also_o as_o a_o special_a help_n and_o mean_n hereof_o we_o must_v remember_v to_o do_v it_o that_o be_v use_v all_o providence_n and_o care_n devotion_n and_o diligence_n about_o these_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n before_o the_o sabbath_n we_o must_v so_o forecast_v our_o business_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o worldly_a affair_n that_o we_o be_v not_o distract_v in_o perform_v of_o holy_a duty_n by_o have_v our_o mind_n tongue_n or_o action_n exercise_v and_o take_v up_o by_o they_o and_o on_o the_o sabbath_n we_o must_v remember_v to_o sanctify_v it_o by_o have_v our_o whole_a man_n take_v up_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n both_o public_o and_o private_o and_o by_o perform_v the_o duty_n require_v with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n 13._o esa_n 58._o 13._o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n cap._n ix_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n contain_v in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n require_v in_o the_o second_o under_o righteousness_n comprehend_v all_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o under_o sobriety_n all_o those_o which_o belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n by_o righteousness_n we_o understand_v a_o virtue_n or_o habit_n which_o order_v the_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n as_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o think_v the_o memory_n to_o remember_v the_o will_n to_o desire_v the_o affection_n and_o passion_n to_o covet_v and_o affect_v the_o whole_a body_n to_o act_v and_o perform_v all_o thing_n which_o we_o know_v good_a and_o profitable_a both_o for_o their_o soul_n body_n name_n and_o state_n for_o their_o temporal_a welfare_n and_o prosperity_n in_o this_o world_n and_o their_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o general_a rule_n of_o which_o righteousness_n be_v that_o we_o do_v all_o that_o and_o that_o only_a unto_o other_o 12._o math._n 5._o 12._o which_o we_o will_v
alone_o able_a to_o deliver_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o crave_v instant_o his_o protection_n from_o all_o enemy_n and_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o by_o the_o good_a guide_n thereof_o we_o may_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n be_v preserve_v and_o keep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o from_o err_v and_o go_v astray_o in_o the_o by-path_n of_o sin_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o daily_o to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o sin_n so_o be_v we_o constant_o and_o continual_o to_o desire_v and_o resolve_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n both_o unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n not_o think_v any_o grace_n or_o good_a duty_n so_o small_a that_o it_o may_v be_v neglect_v or_o so_o difficult_a and_o of_o such_o a_o high_a nature_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v attempt_v and_o seek_v after_o neither_o must_v we_o content_v ourselves_o to_o take_v the_o occasion_n of_o well-doing_n when_o they_o be_v offer_v &_o thrust_v upon_o we_o but_o we_o must_v exercise_v our_o mind_n by_o study_v and_o advise_v how_o we_o may_v get_v &_o gain_v the_o best_a opportunity_n of_o do_v most_o good_a both_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n good_a but_o especial_o we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o with_o most_o earnest_a study_n and_o serious_a diligence_n to_o attain_v unto_o and_o adorn_v our_o soul_n with_o those_o grace_n wherein_o they_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o to_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o our_o conscience_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o have_v in_o time_n past_o most_o neglect_v not_o because_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n less_o excellent_a profitable_a or_o necessary_a for_o so_o when_o time_n and_o opportunity_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o we_o may_v omit_v lawful_o those_o duty_n which_o be_v of_o least_o use_n and_o importance_n but_o because_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o averse_a unto_o they_o we_o find_v they_o most_o difficult_a and_o unpleasant_a unto_o us._n for_o so_o shall_v we_o receive_v a_o double_a benefit_n not_o only_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a but_o also_o in_o do_v it_o profit_n daily_o in_o the_o deny_v of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n in_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o that_o wherein_o it_o be_v most_o strong_a and_o rebellious_a and_o in_o strengthen_v our_o regenerate_a part_n and_o new_a man_n in_o that_o wherein_o it_o be_v most_o weak_a and_o defective_a and_o if_o we_o will_v thus_o daily_o enlarge_v our_o desire_n and_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o all_o virtuous_a action_n and_o good_a duty_n we_o shall_v receive_v singular_a profit_n by_o it_o for_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o easy_o as_o we_o do_v let_v 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ix_o of_o the_o five_o and_o six_o daily_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o god_n law_n and_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v conform_v our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n according_a to_o god_n law_n the_o five_o main_a duty_n wherein_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o be_v that_o we_o right_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n so_o as_o they_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o matth._n 6._o 33._o col._n 3._o 2._o to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o thought_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o be_v not_o earthly_a mind_v like_o citizen_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v fix_v and_o fasten_v upon_o earthly_a and_o momentany_a vanity_n which_o profit_v not_o as_o how_o we_o may_v get_v or_o keep_v the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n by_o carnal_a and_o unlawful_a mean_n which_o 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assure_v of_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n and_o feel_v and_o discern_v the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o his_o love_a countenance_n shine_v upon_o we_o and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n how_o we_o may_v withstand_v tentation_n and_o get_v mastery_n over_o our_o strong_a corruption_n and_o how_o we_o may_v daily_o be_v more_o renew_v and_o strengthen_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n that_o we_o may_v increase_v in_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n our_o mind_n must_v chief_o be_v take_v up_o and_o when_o we_o exercise_v they_o about_o earthly_a thing_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n it_o must_v be_v as_o upon_o mean_n which_o tend_v to_o these_o end_n and_o like_o bird_n we_o must_v use_v the_o earth_n as_o a_o help_n to_o raise_v up_o ourselves_o and_o to_o gather_v wing_n that_o we_o may_v soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o we_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n as_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n which_o he_o have_v require_v at_o our_o hand_n with_o prayer_n for_o good_a success_n and_o thanksgiving_n when_o by_o god_n blessing_n we_o have_v obtain_v it_o and_o when_o we_o use_v they_o as_o mean_n to_o further_a our_o main_a end_n namely_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o like_a care_n and_o endeavour_n we_o must_v daily_o use_v in_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o speech_n either_o by_o seasonable_a silence_n when_o wisdom_n discretion_n and_o gravity_n require_v it_o of_o which_o the_o general_a rule_n be_v that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o forbear_v and_o say_v nothing_o then_o to_o vent_v that_o which_o be_v vain_a unprofitable_a or_o worse_o than_o silence_n or_o else_o by_o speak_v that_o which_o be_v useful_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o advancement_n of_o our_o main_a end_n which_o be_v god_n glory_n the_o profit_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o the_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n god_n be_v glorify_v by_o our_o speech_n when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o speak_v of_o he_o his_o attribute_n and_o person_n his_o name_n word_n or_o work_n upon_o any_o light_n or_o slight_a occasion_n vain_o or_o in_o jest_n but_o when_o the_o cause_n be_v weighty_a and_o important_a and_o then_o grave_o and_o serious_o with_o all_o humility_n and_o due_a reverence_n our_o neighbour_n be_v profit_v when_o as_o our_o speech_n be_v 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o gracious_a powder_v with_o the_o
his_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v turn_v all_o thing_n even_o our_o trouble_n 11._o rom._n 8._o 28._o psal_n 84._o 11._o and_o affliction_n unto_o our_o good_a that_o he_o will_v be_v a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n and_o will_v give_v grace_n and_o glory_n and_o withhold_v no_o good_a thing_n from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o that_o if_o we_o first_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n he_o will_v 5._o matth._n 6._o 33._o heb._n 13._o 5._o give_v we_o all_o other_o thing_n as_o advantage_n to_o the_o bargain_n unto_o which_o if_o we_o add_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n infallible_a truth_n in_o make_v good_a all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n we_o may_v well_o be_v content_v in_o all_o estate_n see_v he_o will_v never_o fail_v nor_o forsake_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o last_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o contentation_n in_o all_o estate_n we_o must_v cast_v our_o eye_n as_o well_o upon_o that_o which_o we_o have_v as_o upon_o that_o which_o we_o want_v and_o think_v upon_o those_o innumerable_a blessing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v the_o least_o whereof_o we_o have_v not_o deserve_v as_o well_o as_o upon_o those_o thing_n wherein_o we_o be_v defective_a we_o must_v not_o so_o much_o look_v upon_o those_o few_o that_o be_v prefer_v before_o we_o as_o upon_o those_o multitude_n that_o come_v far_o behind_o we_o who_o want_v many_o of_o those_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o possess_v though_o it_o may_v be_v they_o have_v deserve_v they_o better_o than_o we_o and_o if_o by_o these_o and_o the_o like_a mean_n we_o nourish_v this_o contentation_n then_o shall_v we_o have_v a_o salve_n in_o readiness_n fit_a for_o all_o sore_n a_o medicine_n against_o all_o malady_n and_o cordial_a water_n which_o will_v revive_v and_o comfort_v we_o against_o all_o those_o qualm_n of_o earthly_a discouragement_n that_o hinder_v our_o proceed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o make_v the_o service_n of_o god_n displeasant_a and_o irksome_a unto_o us._n we_o shall_v go_v on_o cheerful_o and_o joyful_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n without_o murmur_v and_o repine_v when_o we_o find_v a_o foul_a passage_n or_o stumble_a block_n in_o our_o way_n and_o the_o better_a please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n when_o as_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o be_v well_o please_v with_o he_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o last_o main_a duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n which_o be_v prayer_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v daily_a and_o continual_o the_o last_o daily_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o be_v effectual_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n from_o which_o not_o any_o day_n nor_o any_o part_n of_o the_o 2._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o ephe._n 6._o 18._o luke_n 18._o 1._o &_o 21._o 36._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 2._o day_n be_v to_o be_v exempt_v for_o we_o must_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v pray_v without_o cease_v always_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n to_o which_o end_n tend_v the_o parable_n of_o the_o unrighteous_a judge_n propound_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o which_o regard_n that_o may_v be_v say_v of_o prayer_n which_o the_o apostle_n require_v in_o preach_v namely_o that_o it_o must_v be_v do_v in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n if_o at_o least_o any_o time_n may_v be_v say_v unseasonable_a for_o this_o holy_a duty_n whereby_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v with_o those_o ancient_a heretic_n that_o we_o must_v spend_v our_o whole_a time_n in_o prayer_n and_o do_v nothing_o else_o for_o the_o apostle_n paul_n himself_o spend_v much_o of_o his_o time_n in_o preach_v write_a dispute_v and_o in_o other_o duty_n of_o his_o call_n and_o yet_o as_o he_o exhort_v other_o so_o he_o often_o profess_v that_o it_o be_v his_o own_o practice_n to_o pray_v continual_o and_o without_o cease_v and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n also_o who_o require_v this_o at_o our_o hand_n and_o propound_v 16._o rom._n 1._o 9_o col._n 1._o 3_o eph._n 1._o 16._o himself_o as_o a_o pattern_n of_o his_o own_o precept_n spend_v much_o of_o his_o time_n in_o other_o exercize_n as_o preach_v confer_v do_v miracle_n and_o such_o like_a but_o that_o we_o always_o be_v ready_a and_o have_v a_o disposition_n to_o prayer_n at_o all_o time_n that_o we_o think_v no_o time_n exempt_v when_o any_o fit_a and_o good_a occasion_n be_v offer_v whether_o it_o be_v night_n or_o day_n or_o any_o part_n of_o either_o of_o they_o nor_o any_o place_n exclude_v if_o there_o be_v cause_n and_o opportunity_n for_o we_o must_v pray_v every_o where_o lift_v up_o holy_a hand_n 8._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 8._o without_o wrath_n or_o doubt_v at_o home_o and_o abroad_o in_o our_o business_n and_o vacancy_n from_o labour_n and_o thus_o he_o expound_v himself_o interpret_n these_o word_n without_o cease_v and_o always_o of_o every_o opportunity_n and_o 18._o ephes_n 6._o 18._o seasonable_a time_n when_o god_n either_o ordinary_o or_o extraordinary_o give_v unto_o we_o any_o fit_a occasion_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o ordinary_a prayer_n at_o set_a time_n and_o how_o often_o to_o be_v perform_v concern_v our_o ordinary_a prayer_n they_o be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n limit_v to_o set_v and_o ordinary_a time_n although_o we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v so_o strict_o tie_v to_o our_o hour_n but_o that_o they_o may_v be_v change_v from_o one_o to_o another_o upon_o necessary_a occasion_n and_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n with_o due_a preparation_n conjoin_v together_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n confession_n petition_n and_o thanksgiving_n with_o due_a respect_n both_o of_o place_n and_o time_n neither_o be_v these_o prayer_n to_o be_v continue_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n but_o in_o the_o several_a part_n thereof_o as_o shall_v best_o fit_v with_o our_o occasion_n and_o also_o with_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n notwithstanding_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v even_o after_o this_o manner_n not_o once_o only_o but_o often_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o former_a time_n so_o david_n profess_v that_o he_o pray_v unto_o god_n in_o 10._o psal_n 55._o 17._o dan._n 6._o 10._o the_o morning_n at_o noon_n and_o in_o the_o evening_n and_o daniel_n so_o stint_v himself_o to_o solemn_a prayer_n upon_o his_o knee_n three_o time_n a_o day_n that_o he_o will_v not_o neglect_v it_o upon_o any_o occasion_n and_o howsoever_o no_o man_n can_v stint_v these_o set_a time_n of_o prayer_n unto_o a_o certain_a number_n but_o it_o must_v be_v leave_v to_o be_v measure_v out_o according_a to_o several_a occasion_n leisure_n opportunity_n and_o the_o proportion_n of_o every_o one_o gift_n of_o grace_n faith_n zeal_n and_o devotion_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v which_o be_v so_o various_a diverse_a and_o different_a it_o be_v no_o more_o possible_a to_o appoint_v a_o certain_a measure_n unto_o they_o than_o a_o size_n of_o apparel_n to_o fit_v every_o one_o body_n or_o a_o proportion_n of_o meat_n which_o shall_v satisfy_v every_o one_o appetite_n or_o if_o we_o shall_v what_o be_v it_o but_o like_o the_o tyrant_n that_o will_v have_v one_o bed_n to_o serve_v for_o man_n of_o all_o stature_n to_o rack_n out_o and_o torture_v the_o over-short_a devotion_n of_o those_o that_o be_v child_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o maim_n and_o cut_v they_o short_a who_o be_v man_n grow_v and_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a age_n yet_o see_v all_o scripture_n be_v write_v for_o our_o learning_n i_o think_v these_o example_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a but_o well-befitting_a for_o the_o most_o of_o god_n child_n to_o follow_v and_o imitate_v especial_o in_o this_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o when_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v so_o abound_v and_o therefore_o i_o will_v persuade_v all_o good_a christian_n that_o beside_o their_o prayer_n and_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 4_o 5._o thankesgiving_n before_o and_o after_o meal_n whereby_o god_n blessing_n be_v obtain_v and_o the_o creature_n sanctify_v to_o their_o use_n they_o will_v at_o least_o thrice_o a_o day_n make_v their_o solemn_a and_o set_v prayer_n unto_o almighty_a god_n that_o be_v first_o betimes_o in_o the_o morning_n private_o by_o themselves_o before_o they_o go_v about_o their_o ordinary_a affair_n and_o work_n of_o their_o call_n and_o then_o in_o the_o family_n some_o time_n in_o the_o forenoon_n when_o as_o the_o household_n may_v with_o most_o conveniency_n meet_v all_o together_o and_o either_o before_o or_o after_o supper_n when_o as_o we_o be_v to_o go_v unto_o our_o rest_n or_o if_o we_o be_v under_o government_n and_o in_o such_o family_n wherein_o these_o duty_n be_v neglect_v then_o must_v we_o perform_v they_o private_o by_o ourselves_o wherein_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v in_o especial_a manner_n for_o all_o those_o who_o
dwell_v with_o we_o and_o principal_o for_o our_o governor_n among_o other_o blessing_n crave_v this_o above_o other_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o give_v they_o heart_n to_o erect_v the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n in_o their_o family_n to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o themselves_o and_o those_o who_o be_v commit_v to_o their_o charge_n but_o yet_o let_v neither_o governor_n nor_o inferior_n content_v themselves_o with_o these_o family-duty_n which_o they_o perform_v with_o other_o but_o set_v some_o time_n and_o place_n apart_o for_o their_o private_a devotion_n that_o they_o may_v have_v secret_a conference_n with_o god_n confess_v and_o bewail_v their_o particular_a sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o be_v know_v only_o to_o he_o and_o their_o own_o conscience_n they_o will_v not_o have_v man_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o by_o any_o open_a acknowledgement_n lay_v open_a their_o special_a want_n and_o desire_v earnest_o a_o supply_n of_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n wherein_o they_o find_v themselves_o most_o defective_a and_o render_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o those_o peculiar_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n which_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n he_o have_v confer_v upon_o they_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o extraordinary_a prayer_n upon_o every_o good_a occasion_n but_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o use_v daily_o these_o set_n solemn_a and_o ordinary_a prayer_n but_o we_o must_v as_o our_o saviour_n injoin_v we_o pray_v always_o and_o as_o the_o 18._o luk._n 18._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o verse_n 18._o apostle_n speak_v continual_o and_o without_o cease_v that_o be_v we_o must_v be_v ready_a to_o pray_v so_o often_o as_o god_n shall_v give_v we_o any_o occasion_n or_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v in_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v crave_v god_n blessing_n when_o we_o undertake_v any_o business_n and_o praise_v his_o name_n for_o his_o gracious_a assistance_n whereby_o we_o have_v be_v enable_v to_o achieve_v it_o crave_v his_o protection_n at_o the_o approach_n of_o any_o danger_n and_o his_o help_n and_o strength_n for_o the_o overcome_v of_o any_o difficulty_n which_o affront_v we_o in_o our_o way_n in_o a_o word_n we_o must_v pray_v in_o season_n that_o be_v at_o our_o ordinary_a time_n and_o upon_o common_a occasion_n and_o out_o of_o season_n that_o be_v extraordinary_o when_o any_o special_a and_o new_a occasion_n offer_v itself_o unto_o us._n unto_o which_o prayer_n there_o be_v not_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v use_v our_o voice_n or_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o be_v use_v in_o set_a prayer_n or_o that_o we_o shall_v in_o any_o continue_a or_o long_a speech_n of_o the_o soul_n unto_o god_n express_v ourselves_o in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n but_o only_o that_o we_o use_v sudden_a and_o short_a ejaculation_n lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v dart_v unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n our_o fervent_a desire_n which_o we_o may_v 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apprehension_n of_o some_o extraordinary_a benefit_n according_a to_o that_o at_o 62._o psal_n 119._o 62._o midnight_n will_v i_o rise_v to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o because_o of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n or_o with_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n to_o crave_v help_n and_o deliverance_n when_o we_o lie_v under_o the_o weight_n of_o some_o grievous_a affliction_n arise_v say_v she_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o night_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o watch_n pour_v out_o thy_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o if_o we_o do_v our_o prayer_n will_v be_v more_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a our_o sense_n and_o soul_n be_v sequester_v from_o worldly_a affair_n and_o not_o encumber_v and_o interrupt_v in_o these_o holy_a exercise_n with_o any_o earthly_a distraction_n or_o at_o ordinary_a time_n and_o upon_o usual_a occasion_n lift_v and_o raise_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n unto_o god_n when_o we_o 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nigh_o unto_o 13._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_n 29._o 13._o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n and_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o our_o prayer_n accept_v of_o god_n we_o must_v not_o only_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o outward_a member_n and_o part_n but_o wash_v also_o our_o inward_o our_o 13._o levit._fw-la 1._o 13._o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o so_o offer_v ourselves_o as_o a_o whole_a burn_a offering_n unto_o god_n and_o whilst_o we_o stretch_v out_o our_o hand_n our_o heart_n also_o must_v be_v enlarge_v 6._o psal_n 143._o 6._o with_o thirst_a desire_n after_o the_o live_a water_n and_o spring_n of_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n like_v unto_o the_o thirsty_a land_n §._o sect._n 4_o diverse_a motive_n unto_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n unto_o which_o daily_a and_o continual_a prayer_n with_o this_o zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n we_o may_v be_v move_v first_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o we_o 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one_o of_o the_o long_a prayer_n that_o we_o read_v of_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o our_o saviour_n be_v say_v to_o have_v continue_v whole_a night_n in_o prayer_n and_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o pray_v continual_o and_o with_o all_o manner_n of_o 2._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o ephes_n 6._o 18._o col._n 4._o 2._o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n but_o they_o only_o forbid_v and_o condemn_v hypocritical_a ostentation_n and_o superfluity_n of_o word_n vain_a repetition_n and_o opinion_n of_o merit_v to_o be_v hear_v for_o they_o or_o when_o our_o word_n exceed_v our_o matter_n in_o their_o multiplicity_n and_o much_o babble_n or_o both_o our_o word_n and_o matter_n our_o zeal_n devotion_n and_o attention_n neither_o be_v such_o prayer_n to_o be_v condemn_v for_o their_o prolixity_n but_o rather_o much_o to_o be_v commend_v when_o as_o there_o be_v no_o superfluity_n in_o our_o word_n to_o express_v our_o matter_n and_o mind_n nor_o any_o negligence_n or_o want_n of_o zeal_n and_o attention_n in_o pour_v they_o forth_o before_o god_n for_o if_o we_o have_v with_o the_o length_n of_o our_o prayer_n variety_n of_o good_a matter_n attention_n and_o fervency_n of_o affection_n we_o can_v be_v too_o long_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o therefore_o the_o best_a rule_n of_o direction_n in_o this_o behalf_n be_v that_o we_o fit_a and_o proportion_v our_o word_n to_o our_o matter_n and_o both_o matter_n and_o word_n to_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n our_o faith_n and_o fervency_n devotion_n and_o attention_n for_o if_o there_o be_v store_n of_o this_o divine_a fire_n to_o kindle_v it_o the_o more_o fuel_n we_o cast_v on_o the_o great_a the_o blaze_n and_o heat_n will_v be_v whereas_o if_o there_o be_v but_o some_o little_a fire_n and_o small_a spark_n too_o much_o of_o this_o fuel_n cast_v on_o at_o once_o will_v not_o help_v to_o kindle_v it_o but_o rather_o extinguish_v and_o put_v it_o clean_o out_o in_o which_o regard_n we_o be_v not_o always_o to_o stint_v ourselves_o to_o the_o same_o proportion_n and_o length_n of_o prayer_n but_o to_o watch_v the_o best_a opportunity_n and_o to_o dive_v ourselves_o deep_a in_o this_o pool_n when_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v descend_v and_o move_v the_o water_n more_o special_o we_o be_v ordinary_o most_o fit_a for_o long_a prayer_n when_o our_o soul_n be_v prepare_v thereunto_o either_o by_o extrordinary_a affliction_n when_o as_o our_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o sorrow_n and_o need_v a_o large_a vent_n to_o let_v they_o out_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o complaint_n into_o god_n bosom_n and_o replenish_v with_o fervent_a desire_n for_o help_n and_o deliverance_n or_o by_o extraordinary_a benefit_n when_o as_o they_o be_v full_a of_o joy_n
and_o thankfulness_n and_o so_o make_v we_o to_o become_v earnest_a and_o unwearied_a in_o render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n when_o as_o we_o observe_v a_o solemn_a fast_o and_o keep_v unto_o god_n a_o 16._o esa_n 26._o 16._o day_n of_o humiliation_n consecrate_v it_o whole_o to_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n and_o charity_n especial_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n and_o final_o at_o all_o other_o time_n when_o we_o be_v fit_v thereunto_o by_o god_n spirit_n and_o sufficient_o qualify_v with_o the_o former_a grace_n the_o which_o notwithstanding_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o private_a prayer_n by_o ourselves_o and_o not_o when_o we_o pray_v in_o the_o company_n of_o other_o for_o than_o we_o be_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o charity_n to_o have_v respect_n unto_o they_o and_o not_o to_o tire_v their_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o sin_n through_o our_o tedious_a prolixity_n by_o weariness_n and_o wander_a thought_n although_o we_o ourselves_o 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prize_n of_o praise_n which_o they_o be_v to_o win_v who_o be_v swift_a and_o best_a at_o length_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o prayer_n the_o second_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o quality_n of_o our_o speech_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v such_o in_o our_o prayer_n as_o be_v fit_a both_o to_o stir_v up_o and_o express_v our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o avoid_v two_o extreme_n the_o first_o be_v curious_a affectation_n of_o word_n see_v the_o lord_n respect_v not_o the_o eloquence_n of_o our_o speech_n but_o the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o the_o fervency_n of_o our_o desire_n which_o be_v as_o loud_a cry_n and_o most_o persuasive_a oration_n in_o his_o ear_n when_o we_o be_v most_o barren_a in_o word_n the_o second_o be_v rudeness_n of_o speech_n without_o any_o fit_a word_n or_o good_a sense_n order_n or_o coherence_n which_o be_v cause_v through_o negligence_n want_v of_o preparation_n and_o of_o due_a reverence_n and_o respect_n of_o god_n glorious_a majesty_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v and_o unto_o who_o we_o speak_v not_o care_v what_o nor_o how_o we_o babble_v in_o his_o presence_n though_o for_o our_o credit_n sake_n we_o will_v be_v more_o careful_a in_o speak_v to_o mortal_a man_n not_o much_o superior_a unto_o us._n for_o otherwise_o if_o it_o proceed_v not_o from_o carelessness_n but_o from_o natural_a infirmity_n and_o want_n of_o utterance_n which_o we_o may_v judge_v of_o if_o we_o be_v so_o in_o other_o discourse_n and_o upon_o other_o occasion_n our_o prayer_n notwithstanding_o proceed_v from_o upright_a heart_n and_o be_v join_v with_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n will_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n yea_o even_o our_o imperfect_a speech_n sigh_n and_o groan_n will_v as_o effectual_o move_v he_o to_o hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o suit_n as_o the_o most_o eloquent_a speech_n which_o have_v all_o the_o help_n and_o ornament_n both_o of_o nature_n and_o art_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o form_n and_o method_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v and_o observe_v in_o our_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o form_n of_o prayer_n set_v down_o by_o other_o the_o last_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v respect_v the_o form_n and_o manner_n of_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n in_o prayer_n unto_o god_n which_o be_v either_o by_o use_v set_v form_n or_o contrive_v of_o prayer_n according_a to_o present_a occasion_n as_o we_o be_v enable_v thereunto_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o former_a sort_n be_v either_o such_o as_o be_v invent_v by_o other_o and_o learned_a by_o hear_v or_o read_v their_o book_n and_o writing_n or_o else_o by_o ourselves_o upon_o due_a study_n and_o meditation_n both_o which_o may_v be_v lawful_o and_o commendable_o use_v of_o christian_n according_a to_o their_o several_a state_n and_o gift_n write_a and_o print_v form_n by_o those_o who_o want_v ability_n to_o pray_v in_o their_o own_o word_n or_o to_o frame_v their_o suit_n and_o petition_n and_o express_v their_o mind_n in_o any_o good_a manner_n and_o order_n the_o which_o be_v one_o end_n of_o pen_v david_n psalm_n that_o they_o may_v by_o skilful_a musician_n be_v sing_v in_o the_o congregation_n and_o use_v also_o in_o private_a both_o in_o family_n and_o by_o ourselves_o alone_o and_o our_o saviour_n prescribe_v that_o perfect_a form_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n not_o only_o as_o a_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o frame_v our_o prayer_n but_o also_o as_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v itself_o and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v say_v in_o one_o evangelist_n after_o this_o 2._o math._n 6._o 9_o luk._n 11._o 2._o manner_n pray_v you_o so_o in_o another_o when_o you_o pray_v say_v our_o father_n and_o therefore_o as_o child_n before_o they_o can_v go_v be_v not_o suffer_v to_o sit_v still_o but_o be_v train_v and_o teach_v by_o other_o that_o hold_v they_o by_o the_o hand_n so_o though_o we_o want_v spiritual_a strength_n and_o skill_n to_o perform_v this_o exercise_n by_o ourselves_o yet_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v it_o altogether_o but_o yield_v ourselves_o to_o be_v train_v by_o other_o as_o the_o disciple_n do_v desire_v of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o as_o it_o be_v hold_v they_o by_o the_o hand_n to_o use_v the_o help_n of_o their_o meditation_n but_o we_o be_v not_o to_o rest_v in_o this_o as_o sufficient_a without_o any_o further_a proceed_n for_o though_o it_o be_v fit_a for_o a_o child_n in_o christ_n that_o he_o may_v be_v thus_o train_v to_o go_v alone_o yet_o when_o we_o come_v to_o a_o ripe_a age_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o mean_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o teach_v other_o it_o be_v a_o shame_n for_o we_o and_o argue_v either_o great_a impotency_n and_o lameness_n in_o religion_n or_o else_o negligence_n sloth_n and_o want_v of_o exercise_n if_o we_o can_v go_v alone_o but_o still_o like_a child_n need_v lead_v by_o other_o beside_o we_o can_v by_o other_o meditation_n unburthen_v ourselves_o of_o our_o own_o 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pardon_v for_o the_o other_o especial_o to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o be_v so_o gracious_a and_o willing_a to_o bear_v with_o our_o infirmity_n and_o who_o better_o accept_v of_o such_o imperfect_a prayer_n as_o be_v indict_v by_o ourselves_o and_o utter_v with_o zealous_a devotion_n of_o honest_a heart_n then_o of_o such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o best_a manner_n pen_v for_o we_o by_o other_o even_o as_o every_o wise_a father_n better_o accept_v of_o a_o epistle_n invent_v and_o write_v by_o his_o own_o son_n himself_o though_o full_a of_o imperfection_n because_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n to_o train_v he_o up_o to_o more_o perfection_n then_o that_o which_o be_v do_v to_o his_o hand_n by_o one_o of_o his_o fellow_n of_o a_o high_a form_n though_o much_o more_o exact_a
for_o matter_n and_o manner_n because_o it_o be_v the_o trick_n of_o a_o truant_n and_o argue_v not_o only_a inability_n and_o want_n of_o skill_n but_o also_o sloth_n and_o extreme_a negligence_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o form_n of_o prayer_n invent_v by_o ourselves_o form_n of_o prayer_n invent_v by_o ourselves_o be_v such_o as_o upon_o due_a meditation_n and_o sound_a deliberation_n we_o have_v compose_v out_o of_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o want_n and_o god_n mercy_n multiply_v upon_o we_o not_o only_o general_a but_o also_o special_a and_o particular_a frame_v confession_n petition_n and_o thankesgiving_n so_o as_o they_o may_v be_v most_o fit_v for_o our_o own_o peculiar_a use_n the_o which_o be_v necessary_a for_o such_o as_o be_v not_o thorough_o ground_v in_o knowledge_n nor_o perfect_v in_o this_o duty_n by_o much_o experience_n and_o practice_n and_o for_o such_o also_o as_o be_v well_o qualify_v in_o these_o respect_n be_v notwithstanding_o defective_a 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eat_v and_o not_o be_v satisfy_v be_v famish_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o plenty_n and_o even_o consume_v and_o 16._o levit._fw-la 26._o 26._o ezech._n 4._o 16_o 17._o &_o 5._o 16._o waste_v away_o in_o our_o iniquity_n yea_o if_o the_o lord_n curse_v his_o blessing_n for_o our_o ungratitude_n we_o shall_v either_o have_v no_o power_n to_o feed_v upon_o they_o or_o in_o stead_n of_o nourish_v we_o they_o will_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o weakness_n sickness_n and_o death_n itself_o of_o the_o former_a not_o long_o since_o myself_o with_o many_o other_o see_v a_o fearful_a example_n in_o one_o who_o i_o visit_v in_o his_o sickness_n of_o which_o he_o die_v who_o strength_n be_v little_o abate_v and_o his_o appetite_n very_o good_a to_o his_o meat_n will_v often_o and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o have_v some_o bring_v unto_o he_o but_o no_o soon_o do_v it_o come_v into_o his_o sight_n but_o present_o he_o fall_v into_o horrible_a shake_n and_o tremble_v distortion_n and_o terrible_a 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example_n unto_o all_o man_n in_o this_o fearful_a judgement_n that_o they_o may_v escape_v the_o like_a by_o shun_v his_o sin_n the_o which_o be_v so_o notorious_a i_o think_v fit_a in_o this_o place_n to_o insert_v though_o no_o man_n be_v more_o spare_v in_o such_o particular_a relation_n neither_o let_v any_o man_n here_o say_v that_o all_o this_o may_v proceed_v from_o some_o natural_a cause_n and_o that_o there_o may_v be_v some_o such_o like_a reason_n give_v of_o it_o as_o of_o that_o disease_n which_o physician_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d when_o one_o bite_v by_o a_o mad_a dog_n fear_v the_o water_n like_o the_o dog_n that_o do_v bite_v he_o for_o howsoever_o it_o 2._o diosâ—or_n l_o 7._o c._n 2._o be_v a_o example_n strange_a and_o wonderful_a yet_o do_v i_o not_o say_v nor_o think_v that_o any_o thing_n in_o it_o be_v supernatural_a and_o miraculous_a but_o let_v we_o not_o for_o this_o cause_n neglect_v to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o in_o avoid_v this_o sin_n which_o god_n by_o this_o fearful_a judgement_n bring_v home_o to_o this_o poor_a man_n conscience_n unless_o we_o will_v proclaim_v that_o nothing_o but_o miracle_n can_v affect_v us._n for_o howsoever_o god_n bring_v these_o thing_n to_o pass_v by_o natural_a cause_n yet_o because_o they_o be_v so_o far_o out_o of_o the_o ordinary_a course_n of_o nature_n and_o do_v so_o rare_o happen_v and_o see_v by_o a_o special_a providence_n god_n cause_v a_o concurrence_n of_o seldom_o meet_v cause_n that_o they_o may_v produce_v such_o strange_a effect_n after_o a_o wonderful_a and_o unwonted_a manner_n such_o example_n shall_v not_o be_v much_o less_o effectual_a to_o work_v upon_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n than_o miracle_n themselves_o see_v they_o be_v purposely_o send_v of_o god_n for_o this_o end_n and_o as_o god_n may_v just_o for_o our_o unthankfulness_n utter_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o use_n of_o his_o creature_n so_o do_v he_o often_o in_o their_o use_n turn_v his_o blessing_n into_o curse_n make_v they_o through_o our_o abuse_n the_o cause_n of_o all_o disease_n yea_o of_o death_n itself_o as_o common_a experience_n show_v yea_o he_o may_v just_o cause_v the_o least_o bit_n of_o meat_n or_o crumb_n of_o bread_n to_o choke_v in_o stead_n of_o nourish_v we_o the_o which_o also_o have_v sometime_o happen_v again_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v brutish_a and_o swinish_a ungratitude_n if_o when_o god_n open_v his_o hand_n and_o fill_v we_o 16._o psal_n 114_o 27_o 28._o &_o 145_o 16._o with_o plenty_n of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n we_o do_v not_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n look_v up_o to_o the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o good_a to_o render_v unto_o he_o thanks_n for_o all_o his_o blessing_n yea_o herein_o we_o shall_v be_v much_o worse_a than_o beast_n in_o that_o diverse_a of_o they_o acknowledge_v their_o master_n and_o recompense_v their_o care_n and_o cost_n by_o their_o profitable_a labour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o ox_n know_v his_o owner_n and_o the_o ass_n his_o master_n crib_n but_o israel_n do_v not_o know_v my_o people_n do_v 3._o esa_n 1._o 3._o not_o consider_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o some_o short_a meditation_n before_o we_o eat_v unto_o this_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n let_v we_o add_v in_o the_o next_o place_n as_o opportunity_n will_v serve_v and_o our_o company_n and_o occasion_n permit_v some_o short_a meditation_n before_o we_o eat_v or_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o meal_n as_o first_o of_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n and_o bounty_n who_o preserve_v and_o nourish_v all_o his_o creature_n especial_o we_o by_o a_o more_o special_a providence_n provide_v for_o we_o sufficient_a plenty_n of_o all_o good_a blessing_n and_o
and_o strength_n or_o trouble_v with_o such_o infirmity_n which_o cause_n great_a appetite_n then_o good_a digestion_n they_o do_v not_o full_o satisfy_v hunger_n nor_o eat_v so_o much_o as_o the_o stomach_n crave_v see_v this_o fullness_n within_o a_o few_o hour_n will_v turn_v to_o a_o superfluous_a burden_n and_o this_o enough_o will_v prove_v too_o much_o but_o they_o must_v as_o we_o say_v rise_v with_o a_o appetite_n and_o not_o make_v such_o a_o churl_n feast_n as_o we_o can_v eat_v no_o more_o for_o herein_o christian_a temperance_n be_v exercise_v when_o we_o stint_v the_o stomach_n of_o its_o desire_n and_o teach_v it_o good_a manner_n follow_v herein_o the_o direction_n of_o reason_n and_o not_o like_a bruit_n beast_n of_o sense_n and_o appetite_n in_o which_o respect_n one_o give_v this_o rule_n that_o our_o ordinary_a eustoch_n sunt_fw-la tibi_fw-la quotidiana_fw-la ieiunia_fw-la &_o refectio_fw-la satietatem_fw-la fâ—giens_fw-la etc._n etc._n hyer_n ad_fw-la eustoch_n diet_n shall_v be_v a_o daily_a abstinence_n and_o our_o refection_n without_o all_o glut_a satiety_n for_o it_o profit_v not_o to_o go_v two_o or_o three_o day_n with_o empty_a belly_n if_o afterward_o we_o surcharge_n they_o with_o too_o much_o fullness_n and_o recompense_v our_o fast_n with_o saturity_n and_o excess_n last_o see_v the_o end_n of_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v fit_v and_o better_o enable_v for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n in_o the_o common_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o the_o particular_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o must_v therein_o respect_v grace_n as_o well_o as_o nature_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o health_n and_o strength_n and_o the_o thrive_a of_o our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o body_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o best_a rule_n of_o christian_a moderation_n in_o our_o diet_n be_v that_o we_o eat_v and_o drink_v so_o much_o only_o as_o may_v make_v we_o fit_a to_o serve_v god_n in_o religious_a duty_n as_o hear_v read_v confer_v pray_v and_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o we_o may_v have_v our_o spirit_n refresh_v and_o our_o strength_n repair_v more_o cheerful_o and_o vigorous_o undertake_v and_o perform_v they_o and_o not_o so_o much_o as_o dull_v our_o spirit_n and_o make_v our_o body_n heavy_a and_o sluggish_a whereby_o we_o fail_v of_o our_o end_n and_o become_v less_o fit_a for_o any_o good_a duty_n and_o this_o the_o wise_a solomon_n require_v even_o of_o prince_n themselves_o that_o 17._o eccl._n 10._o 17._o they_o eat_v in_o due_a season_n for_o strength_n and_o not_o for_o drunkenness_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n will_v have_v we_o so_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v as_o that_o thereby_o we_o shall_v 36._o luk_n 21._o 34_o 36._o not_o be_v disable_v unto_o continual_a watchfulness_n and_o prayer_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v well_o that_o when_o we_o rise_v in_o the_o night_n to_o prayer_n our_o stomach_n 1._o ad_fw-la orationem_fw-la tibi_fw-la nocte_fw-la â—ergenti_fw-la non_fw-la indigestio_fw-la ructum_fw-la faciat_fw-la sed_fw-la initaâ—_n high_a ad_fw-la eustoch_n non_fw-fr est_fw-fr ergo_fw-la omnino_fw-la à _fw-la varijs_fw-la cibis_fw-la abstinendum_fw-la sed_fw-la in_o ijs_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la studium_fw-la ponendum_fw-la clemens_n paedag_n l._n 2._o c._n 1._o shall_v rather_o upbraid_v we_o with_o their_o emptiness_n then_o with_o their_o crudity_n and_o indigestion_n and_o as_o we_o must_v avoid_v excess_n in_o quantity_n so_o also_o in_o variety_n not_o that_o it_o be_v unlawful_a to_o eat_v of_o diverse_a dish_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o our_o health_n and_o strength_n but_o that_o we_o do_v not_o too_o much_o affect_v it_o and_o pitch_v our_o study_n upon_o it_o for_o if_o we_o do_v it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o draw_v we_o on_o to_o excess_n and_o gluttony_n when_o as_o have_v eat_v enough_o we_o will_v still_o feed_v on_o new_a and_o more_o dainty_a dish_n then_o the_o former_a because_o we_o will_v please_v our_o taste_n with_o this_o variety_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n unless_o we_o have_v ostrich_n stomach_n to_o disturb_v concoction_n and_o impair_v the_o health_n when_o we_o make_v they_o like_o a_o noble_a man_n kitchen_n furnish_v and_o fraught_v with_o all_o variety_n which_o land_n and_o sea_n can_v yield_v unto_o they_o jumble_v together_o like_o ware_n in_o a_o broker_n shop_n thing_n of_o a_o far_o different_a nature_n some_o whereof_z be_v of_o easy_a digestion_n and_o some_o of_o hard_a and_o some_o also_o of_o a_o middle_a nature_n as_o if_o herein_o also_o they_o will_v make_v this_o microcosm_n and_o little_a world_n of_o man_n like_v unto_o the_o great_a world_n contain_v in_o it_o at_o least_o some_o small_a fragment_n of_o innumerable_a creature_n final_o as_o it_o be_v hurtful_a for_o the_o body_n so_o not_o good_a for_o the_o soul_n the_o which_o be_v wain_v from_o spiritual_a comfort_n while_o it_o be_v too_o much_o affect_v with_o these_o carnal_a delight_n for_o as_o one_o say_v when_o the_o body_n be_v resolve_v and_o as_o it_o be_v melt_v gregor_n cum_fw-la corpus_fw-la refectionis_fw-la delectatione_n resoluitur_fw-la cor_fw-la ad_fw-la inane_fw-la gaudium_fw-la relexatur_fw-la gregor_n in_o this_o pleasure_n of_o refection_n the_o heart_n be_v loosen_v unto_o vain_a joy_n and_o sensual_a delight_n §._o sect._n 8_o of_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o meat_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n christian_a temperance_n and_o moderation_n must_v be_v use_v in_o bridle_v our_o appetite_n and_o taste_n that_o they_o do_v not_o licourous_o long_a after_o at_o least_o in_o our_o ordinary_a diet_n such_o as_o 19_o luk._n 16._o 19_o be_v curious_a and_o costly_a dainty_a and_o delicious_a which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o rich_a glutton_n who_o in_o the_o parable_n be_v condemn_v unto_o hell_n and_o torment_v in_o that_o part_n wherein_o he_o have_v chief_o offend_v for_o howsoever_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o all_o man_n at_o some_o time_n to_o feed_v upon_o the_o choice_a of_o the_o creature_n if_o the_o cost_n exceed_v not_o their_o state_n and_o mean_n and_o if_o they_o be_v not_o much_o affect_v but_o come_v into_o their_o way_n without_o any_o great_a care_n or_o trouble_v and_o though_o it_o be_v lawful_a at_o all_o time_n for_o those_o that_o be_v weak_a and_o sickly_a 23._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 23._o and_o can_v safe_o eat_v courser_n and_o and_o ordinary_a meat_n to_o provide_v if_o they_o be_v able_a such_o dainty_n and_o meat_n of_o good_a nourishment_n and_o easy_a concoction_n as_o will_v agree_v with_o their_o stomach_n yet_o for_o those_o that_o be_v healthy_a and_o strong_a it_o be_v not_o lawful_a that_o they_o shall_v with_o the_o rich_a glutton_n every_o day_n fare_v delicious_o nor_o convenient_a though_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o do_v it_o often_o and_o ordinary_o 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song_n in_o the_o night_n and_o the_o sweet_a visitation_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o these_o spiritual_a exercise_n 6._o psal_n 77._o 6._o which_o example_n let_v we_o learn_v to_o imitate_v and_o if_o no_o other_o occasion_n come_v present_o to_o our_o mind_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o when_o we_o awake_v lift_v up_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n praise_v he_o for_o his_o gracious_a preservation_n hitherto_o and_o our_o quiet_a rest_n and_o commend_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o his_o gracious_a protection_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o night_n desire_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o favour_n for_o our_o preservation_n and_o of_o our_o quiet_a sleep_n for_o the_o refresh_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o frail_a and_o weak_a body_n §._o sect._n 7_o meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n the_o other_o duty_n be_v meditation_n in_o which_o we_o be_v to_o exercise_v our_o mind_n after_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a manner_n when_o we_o can_v or_o listen_v not_o to_o sleep_v and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o range_v and_o rove_v after_o idle_a or_o hurtful_a vanity_n which_o will_v not_o bring_v unto_o we_o any_o profit_n the_o subject_a matter_n of_o which_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v diverse_a according_a to_o our_o several_a occasion_n and_o estate_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o we_o must_v call_v god_n to_o our_o remembrance_n and_o meditate_v on_o his_o save_a attribute_n his_o infinite_a love_n mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o wherein_o holy_a david_n take_v singular_a comfort_n and_o delight_n my_o soul_n say_v he_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v as_o with_o marrow_n and_o fatness_n and_o my_o 6._o psal_n 63._o 6._o mouth_n shall_v praise_v thou_o with_o joyful_a lip_n when_o i_o remember_v
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in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o in_o our_o preparation_n purge_v our_o heart_n from_o worldliness_n so_o must_v we_o with_o no_o less_o care_n cleanse_v they_o from_o all_o sinful_a wickedness_n 2._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1_o 2._o to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v search_v and_o examine_v they_o if_o no_o sin_n lie_v lurk_v in_o they_o unrepented_a of_o especial_o such_o as_o most_o hinder_v our_o profit_v by_o the_o public_a ministry_n as_o wrath_n and_o maliciousness_n and_o chief_o against_o our_o teacher_n filthiness_n dissimulation_n hypocrisy_n prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n voluptuousness_n covetousness_n worldliness_n and_o such_o like_a and_o yet_o more_o particular_o we_o must_v call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n what_o sin_n we_o have_v commit_v the_o week_n past_a and_o serious_o repent_v of_o they_o lest_o continue_v in_o our_o wicked_a course_n and_o cherish_v our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o bosom_n when_o we_o present_v ourselves_o before_o god_n they_o move_v he_o to_o abhor_v we_o and_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 9_o esa_n 6._o 9_o and_o to_o give_v we_o over_o to_o be_v further_o harden_v by_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n whereof_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o our_o heart_n become_v fat_a our_o ear_n heavy_a and_o our_o eye_n shut_v we_o shall_v hear_v and_o not_o understand_v and_o see_v but_o not_o perceive_v that_o we_o may_v be_v heal_v and_o convert_v and_o this_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o the_o israelite_n that_o they_o shall_v first_o wash_v they_o and_o make_v they_o clean_o 16._o esa_n 1._o 16._o namely_o in_o turn_v from_o their_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o then_o approach_v and_o come_v unto_o he_o the_o which_o be_v typical_o signify_v by_o that_o commandment_n of_o wash_v their_o clothes_n before_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n 10._o exod._n 19_o 10._o answerable_a unto_o which_o be_v the_o 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until_o first_o by_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o have_v make_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o if_o our_o fallow_a ground_n must_v be_v prepare_v and_o plough_v up_o before_o they_o be_v sow_v then_o must_v we_o in_o like_a manner_n plough_v up_o the_o fallow_a ground_n of_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o prophet_n exhort_v 4._o jer._n 4._o 4._o before_o they_o can_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n word_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n second_o we_o must_v in_o this_o preparation_n use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o namely_o those_o common_a 2._o psal_n 119._o 20._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o mean_n of_o prayer_n read_v the_o word_n and_o other_o holy_a writing_n meditation_n &c_n &c_n and_o more_o especial_o we_o must_v work_v as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v long_v desire_n in_o our_o heart_n after_o the_o lord_n day_n that_o therein_o we_o may_v come_v into_o god_n holy_a assembly_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o that_o we_o may_v true_o say_v with_o david_n my_o soul_n break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o it_o have_v unto_o thy_o judgement_n at_o all_o time_n and_o again_o as_o the_o hart_n pant_v after_o the_o water-brooke_n so_o pant_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o god_n for_o the_o live_a god_n o_o when_o shall_v i_o come_v and_o appear_v before_o god_n for_o if_o we_o expect_v it_o not_o with_o desire_n we_o shall_v not_o great_o rejoice_v in_o the_o fruition_n if_o it_o be_v not_o our_o longing_n before_o it_o approach_v it_o will_v not_o when_o we_o enjoy_v it_o be_v our_o delight_n now_o to_o stir_v up_o these_o long_a desire_n after_o it_o we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o day_n above_o all_o other_o see_v god_n have_v consecrate_v it_o unto_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a draw_v near_o unto_o we_o in_o all_o visible_a sign_n of_o his_o presence_n and_o admit_v we_o to_o come_v near_o unto_o he_o then_o at_o other_o time_n let_v we_o think_v on_o the_o spiritual_a beauty_n and_o bravery_n of_o god_n house_n and_o of_o his_o holy_a assembly_n grace_v and_o adorn_v with_o his_o special_a favour_n and_o with_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n which_o infinite_o excel_v the_o sun_n in_o brightness_n and_o comfort_n whereby_o the_o church_n become_v fair_a as_o the_o moon_n clear_a as_o the_o 10._o cant._n 6._o 10._o sun_n and_o terrible_a as_o a_o army_n with_o banner_n with_o which_o spiritual_a beauty_n be_v rapt_v up_o and_o ravish_v let_v we_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n o_o how_o amiable_a be_v 3._o psal_n 110._o 3._o thy_o tabernacle_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n my_o soul_n long_v yea_o even_o faint_v for_o the_o 10._o psal_n 84._o 1_o 2_o 10._o court_n of_o the_o lord_n my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n cry_v out_o for_o the_o live_a god_n etc._n etc._n a_o day_n in_o thy_o court_n be_v better_a than_o a_o thousand_o i_o have_v rather_o be_v a_o doorkeeper_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o god_n then_o to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o wickedness_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o singular_a privilege_n which_o the_o lord_n on_o this_o day_n impart_v unto_o we_o with_o a_o liberal_a hand_n admit_v we_o into_o his_o chamber_n of_o presence_n and_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o by_o give_v we_o free_a liberty_n to_o speak_v unto_o he_o about_o all_o our_o want_n and_o grievance_n and_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n with_o a_o gracious_a promise_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v they_o yea_o into_o his_o council_n chamber_n where_o he_o impart_v unto_o we_o all_o his_o secret_n and_o the_o chief_a counsel_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o not_o only_o cause_v the_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n and_o manifold_a privilege_n to_o be_v read_v and_o expound_v unto_o we_o but_o also_o seal_v it_o by_o his_o sacrament_n for_o our_o own_o peculiar_a use_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o the_o lord_n on_o that_o day_n communicate_v unto_o us._n for_o it_o be_v god_n festival_n wherein_o he_o nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o life_n eternal_a if_o we_o bring_v a_o good_a appetite_n to_o this_o spiritual_a banquet_n it_o be_v his_o great_a seal_n day_n wherein_o he_o sign_v and_o seal_v unto_o we_o a_o general_a pardon_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a evidence_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n both_o by_o the_o privy_a signet_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o great_a seal_n of_o his_o sacrament_n it_o be_v the_o day_n of_o god_n largess_n wherein_o he_o
hand_n for_o evermore_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n of_o nature_n will_v suffer_v and_o not_o disable_v we_o through_o drowzinesse_n cause_v by_o want_n of_o sufficient_a sleep_n unto_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o therefore_o far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o that_o profess_v christianity_n to_o imitate_v the_o practice_n of_o carnal_a worldling_n who_o rise_v betimes_o upon_o the_o week_n day_n to_o go_v about_o their_o own_o business_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n day_n come_v lie_v long_o in_o bed_n and_o as_o they_o say_v take_v up_o their_o pennyworth_n of_o sleep_n in_o which_o they_o be_v scant_v by_o their_o earthly_a employment_n because_o they_o think_v it_o a_o idle_a time_n wherein_o they_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v save_v to_o make_v themselves_o ready_a and_o go_v to_o church_n but_o rather_o according_a to_o our_o profession_n let_v we_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n 38._o mar._n 1._o 35_o 38._o christ_n who_o 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sight_n and_o may_v whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o our_o brethren_n the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n after_o which_o short_a prayer_n we_o be_v to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o holy_a meditation_n the_o subject_n and_o matter_n whereof_o may_v be_v the_o infinite_a and_o inestimable_a love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n innumerable_a way_n show_v unto_o we_o but_o especial_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o as_o this_o day_n to_o arise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n in_o which_o we_o may_v enlarge_v ourselves_o as_o time_n and_o leisure_n will_v serve_v by_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o particular_a part_n of_o christ_n passion_n as_o his_o misery_n and_o affliction_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n his_o betray_n and_o apprehension_n his_o 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s_o taste_v as_o banquet_n dish_v that_o i_o shall_v have_v be_v 〈…〉_o quite_o discourage_v to_o have_v write_v as_o it_o be_v a_o iliad_n after_o 〈…〉_o any_o thing_n of_o this_o argument_n do_v not_o the_o necessity_n of_o perfect_a â—hiâ—â—reatise_n impose_v it_o upon_o i_o in_o which_o be_v â—n_o essential_a member_n it_o can_v not_o have_v be_v want_v without_o a_o maim_n in_o which_o regard_n rather_o than_o i_o will_v leave_v the_o reader_n in_o his_o studious_a course_n to_o a_o new_a disquisition_n i_o have_v make_v bold_a with_o this_o learned_a author_n to_o borrow_v some_o material_n for_o my_o build_n of_o he_o who_o be_v so_o rich_a to_o lend_v and_o to_o enrich_v my_o cabinet_n with_o some_o of_o his_o jewel_n though_o set_v out_o after_o a_o homely_a manner_n in_o my_o own_o foil_n see_v these_o spiritual_a treasure_n be_v of_o such_o a_o nature_n that_o community_n hinder_v not_o propriety_n and_o he_o that_o dare_v have_v never_o the_o less_o §._o sect._n 2_o what_o meditation_n be_v &_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o other_o exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o that_o we_o may_v proceed_v to_o our_o purpose_n meditation_n in_o a_o general_a signification_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o think_v aâ—â—_n consider_v of_o any_o thing_n often_o and_o aquin._n meditari_fw-la nil_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la quà m_fw-la multoties_fw-la rem_fw-la aliquam_fw-la considerare_fw-la th._n aquin._n serious_o and_o as_o we_o here_o more_o strict_o â—â—ke_v it_o restrain_v it_o to_o a_o special_a subject_n meditation_n be_v a_o religious_a exercise_n of_o a_o christian_a wherein_o he_o purposely_o appli_v his_o mind_n to_o discourse_v diverse_o upon_o some_o divine_a subject_n spiritual_a or_o heavenly_a that_o hereby_o he_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o further_o his_o own_o salvation_n by_o improove_v the_o light_n of_o his_o understanding_n increase_v the_o sanctity_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o better_a enable_v he_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o which_o description_n in_o some_o sort_n both_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o meditation_n and_o also_o distinguish_v it_o from_o other_o act_n and_o exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n which_o may_v seem_v somewhat_o like_a unto_o it_o for_o it_o differ_v from_o cogitation_n which_o be_v but_o a_o simple_a act_n of_o the_o mind_n think_v of_o its_o object_n slight_o and_o over_o and_o so_o leave_v it_o whereas_o meditation_n be_v more_o advise_v and_o serious_a and_o reflect_v its_o light_n upon_o the_o heart_n will_n and_o affection_n to_o direct_v they_o in_o their_o choice_n both_o in_o choose_v and_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o the_o refuse_v and_o abhor_v of_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a it_o differ_v also_o from_o consideration_n which_o be_v exercise_v in_o deliberate_v about_o some_o thing_n doubtful_a true_a or_o false_a good_a or_o evil_n that_o discern_v it_o aright_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o to_o take_v or_o leave_v it_o but_o meditation_n be_v conversant_a about_o thing_n in_o some_o measure_n know_v in_o the_o understanding_n that_o by_o this_o further_a discourse_n of_o reason_n they_o may_v not_o only_o be_v better_a know_v but_o also_o that_o this_o knowledge_n may_v reflect_v upon_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n and_o be_v make_v more_o effectual_a for_o our_o use_n in_o the_o well_o order_v of_o our_o life_n it_o differ_v also_o from_o prayer_n in_o that_o howsoever_o both_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o the_o mind_n yet_o in_o that_o we_o speak_v to_o our_o own_o soul_n but_o in_o this_o we_o speak_v direct_o to_o god_n himself_o notwithstanding_o there_o be_v such_o affinity_n between_o they_o that_o in_o the_o scripture_n they_o be_v both_o signify_v by_o the_o same_o word_n and_o often_o take_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o for_o they_o have_v both_o for_o the_o most_o part_n one_o subiect-matter_n and_o both_o alike_o effectual_a for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o thing_n needful_a see_v whether_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n unto_o god_n or_o acknowledge_v our_o want_n or_o crave_v supply_v in_o a_o meditation_n direct_v to_o our_o own_o soul_n or_o in_o a_o prayer_n to_o he_o he_o alike_o hear_v both_o and_o be_v alike_o ready_a to_o satisfy_v our_o desire_n in_o 〈…〉_o soever_o they_o be_v present_v unto_o he_o neither_o do_v we_o conf_v 〈…〉_o lie_v open_a our_o want_n for_o his_o better_a information_n to_o 〈…〉_o e_o already_o but_o that_o we_o ourselves_o may_v take_v notice_n 〈…〉_o g_o to_o a_o more_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o they_o m_o 〈…〉_o amed_z with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o have_v our_o sin_n pardon_v 〈…〉_o want_v supply_v which_o be_v no_o other_o than_o prayer_n in_o his_o estima_fw-la 〈…〉_o what_o form_n soever_o they_o be_v express_v final_o howsoever_o in_o nature_n â—â—ere_o be_v
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
jer._n 8._o 7._o jew_n to_o the_o stork_n turtle_n crane_n and_o swallow_n to_o learn_v of_o they_o to_o observe_v god_n appoint_v time_n that_o they_o may_v not_o let_v his_o judgment_n pass_v unregarded_a but_o seasonable_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n send_v such_o as_o vex_v themselves_o with_o distrustful_a and_o cark_n care_n to_o the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n and_o to_o the_o lily_n of_o the_o field_n which_o without_o their_o care_n only_o by_o god_n blessing_n and_o good_a providence_n live_v 28._o math._n 6._o 26_o 28._o grow_v and_o flourish_v and_o thus_o he_o himself_o from_o the_o water_n of_o jacobs_n well_o take_v 14._o joh._n 4._o 14._o occasion_n to_o think_v and_o discourse_v of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n and_o from_o the_o 32._o joh._n 6._o 27_o 32._o meat_n that_o perish_v and_o the_o manna_n in_o the_o wilderness_n to_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o after_o the_o same_o manner_n may_v we_o take_v occasion_n of_o some_o holy_a meditation_n by_o the_o view_n and_o consideration_n of_o any_o action_n or_o occurrent_a especial_o where_o we_o may_v in_o a_o lively_a manner_n behold_v the_o administration_n of_o god_n mercy_n or_o judgement_n in_o reward_n or_o punishment_n or_o when_o we_o serious_o behold_v any_o of_o god_n creature_n as_o when_o we_o see_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o sun_n we_o may_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o think_v of_o his_o infinite_a glory_n beauty_n and_o brightness_n that_o make_v they_o when_o we_o behold_v their_o goodly_a and_o constant_a order_n to_o think_v of_o his_o immutability_n so_o their_o durableness_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o his_o eternity_n their_o vast_a greatness_n of_o his_o immensity_n the_o earth_n barrenness_n of_o our_o fall_n and_o sin_n her_o fruitfulness_n of_o god_n blessing_n renew_v in_o christ_n and_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o answer_v this_o mercy_n in_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n lest_o be_v often_o 5._o heb._n 6._o 4_o 5._o water_v and_o remain_v fruitless_a we_o be_v the_o second_o time_n accurse_v neither_o have_v the_o lord_n create_v his_o mighty_a host_n of_o innumerable_a creature_n adorn_v they_o with_o such_o beauty_n distinguish_v they_o in_o such_o variety_n furnish_v they_o with_o such_o excellent_a property_n that_o we_o shall_v only_o have_v a_o sensual_a use_n of_o they_o wherein_o the_o brutish_a creature_n may_v exceed_v we_o but_o that_o we_o shall_v take_v occasion_n by_o they_o to_o glorify_v he_o in_o his_o excellent_a workmanship_n and_o learn_v something_o from_o they_o for_o our_o better_a instruction_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v they_o in_o that_o which_o be_v good_a or_o shun_v and_o avoid_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a in_o they_o which_o who_o so_o neglect_n deprive_v themselves_o in_o their_o use_n of_o the_o best_a part_n whereby_o they_o may_v 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meditation_n as_o god_n have_v express_o forbid_v as_o namely_o image_n to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o he_o or_o any_o essential_a part_n of_o his_o worship_n 18._o jer._n 10._o 8_o 15._o zach._n 10._o 2._o habak_v 2._o 18._o see_v they_o lead_v we_o unto_o idolatry_n will-worship_n and_o superstition_n and_o teach_v we_o nothing_o but_o vanity_n and_o lie_n namely_o to_o conceive_v of_o he_o as_o visible_a and_o corporal_a who_o be_v incorporeal_a and_o invisible_a and_o as_o circumscriptible_a and_o finite_a who_o be_v immense_a and_o infinite_a three_o see_v god_n have_v give_v we_o such_o plentiful_a variety_n of_o matter_n in_o this_o kind_n we_o must_v not_o dwell_v too_o long_o upon_o or_o follow_v too_o much_o one_o thing_n in_o our_o meditation_n which_o will_v cause_v satiety_n &_o weariness_n but_o take_v our_o liberty_n of_o choice_n in_o this_o great_a plenty_n provide_v that_o this_o liberty_n turn_v not_o to_o licentiousness_n and_o give_v occasion_n to_o our_o mind_n of_o idle_a rove_a and_o wander_v from_o one_o thing_n to_o another_o without_o serious_a think_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v fit_v it_o for_o some_o good_a use_n and_o final_o these_o meditation_n must_v not_o be_v long_o and_o tedious_a which_o be_v not_o agreeable_a to_o their_o nature_n nor_o will_v convenient_o suit_v with_o our_o company_n and_o occasion_n but_o rather_o distract_v we_o from_o our_o business_n and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n which_o ordinary_o we_o must_v tend_v but_o they_o must_v like_o ejaculation_n in_o prayer_n be_v short_a as_o they_o be_v sudden_a unless_o time_n leisure_n and_o solitude_n afford_v we_o more_o liberty_n §._o sect._n 2_o what_o ordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o the_o other_o kind_n of_o meditation_n which_o be_v ordinary_a set_v solemn_a and_o deliberate_a be_v when_o as_o purposely_o set_v apart_o all_o other_o business_n and_o sequester_v ourselves_o from_o all_o company_n we_o do_v bend_v our_o mind_n with_o all_o studious_a intention_n to_o discourse_v deliberate_o upon_o some_o spiritual_a subject_n or_o part_n of_o god_n word_n which_o we_o know_v in_o some_o measure_n that_o by_o diligent_a insist_v serious_a debate_v and_o deep_o muse_v upon_o it_o till_o we_o have_v bring_v it_o to_o some_o spiritual_a use_n and_o good_a issue_n we_o may_v apply_v it_o to_o our_o particular_a use_n for_o the_o further_o enlighten_v of_o our_o understanding_n and_o the_o confirm_v of_o our_o judgment_n and_o also_o for_o the_o purge_n and_o sanctify_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n the_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o the_o better_n and_o amend_v of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n make_v choice_n of_o such_o place_n time_n gesture_n and_o other_o circumstance_n as_o may_v best_o fit_v and_o further_o we_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o this_o be_v that_o kind_n of_o meditation_n which_o be_v chief_o intend_v and_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n both_o by_o the_o precept_n before_o quote_v and_o also_o by_o the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n and_o servant_n as_o of_o isaac_n who_o be_v say_v towards_o evening_n to_o have_v go_v out_o into_o 63._o gen._n 24._o 63._o the_o field_n to_o meditate_v of_o which_o that_o scripture_n speak_v in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o though_o it_o have_v be_v his_o daily_a exercise_n so_o david_n profess_v that_o god_n law_n and_o word_n be_v his_o daily_a meditation_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o hundred_o and_o nineteenth_o psalm_n wherein_o he_o not_o only_o testify_v his_o do_v of_o it_o but_o also_o as_o by_o a_o example_n prove_v it_o see_v that_o psalm_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o heavenly_a meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v the_o holy_a law_n of_o god_n even_o as_o in_o many_o other_o psalm_n he_o meditate_v upon_o diverse_a other_o subject_n as_o who_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v true_o happy_a and_o heir_n of_o eternal_a 106._o psal_n 1._o and_o 15._o psal_n 37._o and_o 73._o psal_n 22._o psal_n 10._o 5._o and_o 106._o blessedness_n the_o temporary_a prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a the_o passion_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n the_o benefit_n of_o god_n confer_v upon_o his_o unworthy_a people_n and_o many_o other_o all_o which_o do_v plain_o prove_v that_o which_o he_o profess_v namely_o that_o this_o meditation_n in_o god_n law_n be_v his_o daily_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o difficulty_n of_o this_o religious_a exercise_n which_o example_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v i_o will_v first_o consider_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n which_o may_v hinder_v and_o discourage_v we_o from_o the_o undertake_n of_o this_o exercise_n and_o then_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n and_o practice_n of_o it_o in_o a_o form_n of_o meditation_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v instruct_v in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o
conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o their_o natural_a impurity_n the_o sanctity_n of_o our_o memory_n whereby_o they_o become_v faithful_a register_n of_o good_a thing_n the_o freedom_n of_o our_o will_n in_o choose_v good_a and_o refuse_v of_o evil_a the_o supply_a soften_a and_o sanctify_v of_o our_o heart_n the_o rectify_v right_o order_v purge_v and_o and_z renew_v of_o our_o affection_n as_o love_n hatred_n confidence_n hope_v fear_v despair_n joy_n sorrow_n anger_n zeal_n and_o the_o rest_n the_o sanctity_n of_o our_o body_n and_o outward_a action_n appear_v in_o our_o new_a obedience_n and_o good_a work_n the_o integrity_n sincerity_n alacrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o they_o the_o part_n of_o this_o obedience_n which_o be_v the_o deny_v of_o ourselves_o and_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n how_o we_o be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o namely_o by_o resign_v up_o ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n to_o be_v not_o only_o his_o servant_n but_o also_o his_o soldier_n in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n where_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o meditate_v of_o that_o due_a preparation_n which_o be_v require_v to_o this_o warfare_n and_o of_o the_o christian_a armour_n and_o of_o the_o conflict_n itself_o consist_v in_o the_o manifold_a tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o our_o resistance_n and_o of_o our_o stand_n and_o fall_v in_o it_o how_o we_o be_v also_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n and_o follow_v of_o christ_n bear_v with_o patience_n whatsoever_o affliction_n he_o impose_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o profession_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v how_o we_o be_v to_o carry_v ourselves_o towards_o christ_n himself_o and_o how_o towards_o his_o member_n how_o we_o be_v to_o profess_v christ_n at_o all_o time_n by_o invocation_n and_o call_n upon_o god_n in_o his_o name_n and_o mediation_n and_o here_o we_o have_v much_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n concern_v prayer_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o doctrine_n and_o use_n of_o it_o of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v and_o the_o particular_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n of_o which_o we_o may_v profitable_o meditate_v proceed_v from_o one_o petition_n to_o another_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n which_o be_v either_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o mouth_n by_o christian_a apology_n or_o of_o the_o fact_n by_o suffer_v persecution_n and_o martyrdom_n of_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v prepare_v and_o strengthen_v unto_o they_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n respect_v his_o member_n be_v our_o edify_v they_o by_o instruction_n admonition_n exhortation_n consolation_n and_o good_a example_n or_o our_o help_a and_o relieve_n they_o by_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o almsdeed_n whereon_o we_o may_v profitable_o meditate_v and_o of_o the_o motive_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o and_o enable_v to_o perform_v they_o and_o final_o our_o perseverance_n in_o grace_n and_o in_o all_o these_o christian_a duty_n even_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n which_o be_v the_o consummation_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v necessary_a to_o be_v think_v upon_o our_o certainty_n of_o it_o and_o by_o what_o mean_v we_o may_v come_v to_o this_o assurance_n and_o thus_o we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o degree_n of_o god_n execute_v the_o decree_n of_o our_o election_n in_o this_o life_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v he_o execute_v it_o by_o our_o glorification_n of_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v as_o it_o be_v begin_v or_o perfect_v it_o be_v begin_v at_o the_o death_n of_o the_o elect_n whereby_o their_o soul_n be_v separate_v from_o their_o body_n be_v receive_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n the_o which_o our_o death_n be_v a_o excellent_a subject_n of_o meditation_n as_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o the_o elect_a the_o certainty_n of_o it_o and_o uncertainty_n of_o the_o time_n of_o our_o preparation_n to_o it_o and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o the_o fear_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o execute_v the_o decree_n of_o reprobation_n contrariwise_o there_o be_v much_o matter_n of_o meditation_n afford_v from_o the_o proper_a mean_n of_o god_n execute_v the_o decree_n of_o reprobation_n in_o the_o wicked_a as_o both_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o it_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o the_o hatred_n and_o wrath_n of_o god_n follow_v upon_o it_o and_o also_o from_o the_o degree_n of_o execute_v this_o decree_n in_o the_o wicked_a and_o unfaithful_a which_o be_v proper_a to_o those_o which_o be_v either_o call_v or_o not_o call_v or_o common_a to_o they_o both_o the_o former_a be_v either_o hypocrite_n or_o open_o profane_a the_o degree_n proper_a to_o these_o be_v a_o uneffectual_a call_n and_o their_o relapse_n from_o it_o into_o their_o former_a wickedness_n here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o degree_n of_o this_o call_n which_o be_v inward_a illumination_n of_o the_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a penitence_n and_o sorrow_n arise_v from_o terror_n and_o fear_n or_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o punishment_n temporary_a faith_n taste_v of_o heavenly_a gift_n and_o external_a reformation_n of_o life_n where_o we_o may_v consider_v how_o far_o a_o reprobate_n may_v go_v in_o christianity_n and_o what_o real_a and_o substantial_a difference_n we_o can_v observe_v between_o those_o show_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o they_o and_o the_o truth_n of_o they_o in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o assure_v of_o our_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n before_o god_n the_o degree_n of_o relapse_n in_o those_o which_o be_v thus_o uneffectual_o call_v be_v first_o that_o they_o be_v deceive_v with_o sin_n and_o the_o fraud_n of_o their_o own_o deceitful_a heart_n from_o whence_o their_o heart_n become_v harden_v and_o from_o thence_o stubborn_o perverse_a and_o so_o through_o incredulity_n not_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n they_o break_v out_o to_o open_a profaneness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o end_n accompany_v with_o despair_n and_o final_a apostasy_n upon_o all_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o withstand_v the_o first_o degree_n of_o apostasy_n watch_v over_o ourselves_o as_o the_o apostle_n warn_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o harden_v and_o draw_v away_o by_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n that_o there_o be_v not_o find_v in_o we_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n 13._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n the_o degree_n of_o execute_v this_o decree_n in_o those_o which_o be_v not_o call_v who_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v ignorant_o superstitious_a idolater_n pagan_n and_o atheist_n be_v the_o hold_v and_o detain_v of_o the_o truth_n in_o injustice_n natural_a ignorance_n and_o vanity_n of_o mind_n hardness_n etc._n rom._n 1._o 20_o 21_o etc._n etc._n of_o heart_n a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o commit_v of_o sin_n with_o greediness_n and_o the_o degree_n common_a to_o both_o be_v their_o pollution_n with_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n in_o their_o life_n and_o their_o entrance_n into_o condemnation_n at_o their_o death_n when_o as_o their_o soul_n be_v separate_v from_o their_o body_n be_v cast_v in_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n and_o pursue_v with_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n on_o all_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v that_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o magnify_v god_n justice_n towards_o they_o in_o their_o deserve_a punishment_n and_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n towards_o we_o who_o be_v in_o the_o same_o mass_n and_o lump_n of_o corruption_n be_v separate_v from_o they_o and_o make_v vessel_n of_o honour_n that_o god_n grace_n and_o mercy_n may_v be_v magnify_v in_o our_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o eternal_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o eternal_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n we_o may_v likewise_o meditate_v which_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o be_v either_o general_a respect_v 14._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o the_o whole_a world_n as_o the_o destruction_n of_o it_o with_o flame_a fire_n which_o consideration_n the_o apostle_n peter_n make_v a_o strong_a motive_n unto_o godliness_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v of_o god_n in_o peace_n without_o spot_n and_o blameless_a and_o the_o renovation_n and_o perpetual_a conservation_n of_o it_o or_o else_o the_o special_a execution_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o world_n which_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o general_a judgement_n and_o the_o eternal_a retribution_n which_o follow_v it_o and_o here_o we_o may_v profitable_o
their_o present_a state_n and_o condition_n and_o most_o likely_a to_o yield_v unto_o they_o the_o best_a nourishment_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o preserve_v of_o their_o soul_n in_o their_o spiritual_a good_a like_n and_o better_o enable_v they_o to_o all_o good_a duty_n last_o see_v our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o our_o body_n have_v their_o satiety_n by_o feed_v often_o or_o much_o at_o the_o same_o time_n upon_o the_o same_o dish_n therefore_o have_v such_o great_a plenty_n set_v before_o we_o it_o shall_v be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o take_v the_o benefit_n of_o this_o variety_n not_o feed_v over_o often_o upon_o the_o same_o dish_n which_o make_v the_o israelite_n loath_a manna_n itself_o though_o a_o heavenly_a food_n nor_o too_o much_o of_o any_o thing_n at_o one_o time_n which_o make_v their_o dainty_a quail_n through_o satiety_n to_o come_v out_o of_o their_o nostril_n but_o whet_v on_o our_o appetite_n by_o change_n of_o diet_n every_o meal_n and_o even_o at_o the_o same_o time_n help_v the_o weakness_n of_o our_o stomach_n with_o some_o little_a variety_n when_o as_o we_o find_v they_o glut_v let_v we_o when_o we_o be_v weary_a of_o meditate_v overlong_o on_o one_o point_n insist_v no_o long_o upon_o it_o but_o pass_v unto_o another_o provide_v always_o that_o we_o do_v not_o herein_o give_v place_n to_o fickle_a inconstancy_n nor_o liberty_n to_o our_o rove_a heart_n pass_v loose_o from_o onâ—_n thing_n to_o another_o and_o not_o bring_v any_o point_n to_o a_o good_a issue_n §._o sect._n 11_o that_o we_o must_v conclude_v our_o preparation_n unto_o meditation_n with_o prayer_n and_o thus_o have_v prepare_v both_o our_o person_n and_o matter_n the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o preparation_n be_v that_o we_o conclude_v it_o and_o make_v entrance_n 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o into_o our_o meditation_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n for_o god_n direction_n and_o blessing_n upon_o our_o intend_a exercise_n for_o see_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n but_o all_o our_o grace_n and_o goodness_n come_v from_o god_n the_o father_n of_o light_n from_o who_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n descend_v therefore_o let_v we_o not_o fond_o presume_v upon_o our_o own_o strength_n as_o though_o we_o be_v able_a to_o achieve_v so_o weighty_a and_o difficult_a a_o business_n without_o his_o aid_n but_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o averseness_n to_o this_o holy_a duty_n let_v we_o crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o only_o can_v enable_v we_o unto_o it_o beside_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n be_v of_o like_a nature_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o regenerate_a spirit_n be_v mutual_a help_v one_o to_o another_o meditation_n prepare_v matter_n for_o our_o prayer_n and_o bring_v unto_o they_o fervency_n of_o zeal_n and_o heat_n of_o devotion_n and_o prayer_n return_v again_o to_o our_o meditation_n this_o borrow_a fervor_n and_o vigour_n when_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n it_o have_v fetch_v it_o from_o god_n and_o as_o the_o natural_a heat_n and_o moisture_n preserve_v one_o another_o and_o both_o fail_v when_o one_o be_v defective_a the_o one_o perish_v for_o want_n of_o heat_n and_o the_o other_o for_o want_n of_o nourishment_n or_o as_o there_o be_v between_o the_o stomach_n and_o heart_n such_o intercourse_n as_o preserve_v they_o both_o in_o their_o well-being_n the_o stomach_n prepare_v matter_n and_o nourishment_n for_o preserve_v in_o the_o heart_n the_o vital_a spirit_n and_o the_o heart_n return_v these_o spirit_n again_o to_o the_o stomach_n which_o give_v it_o natural_a heat_n and_o warmth_n whereby_o it_o be_v fit_v and_o enable_v to_o make_v good_a concoction_n so_o be_v it_o between_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n which_o be_v mutual_a helper_n one_o to_o another_o and_o neither_o of_o both_o retain_v long_o their_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n if_o either_o of_o they_o do_v fail_v the_o other_o but_o this_o prayer_n which_o be_v to_o prepare_v we_o for_o meditation_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v pithy_a and_o fervent_a then_o long_o and_o in_o many_o word_n see_v it_o be_v not_o the_o main_n duty_n which_o be_v here_o intend_a but_o only_o a_o preparative_n make_v way_n unto_o it_o wherein_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o debility_n and_o insufficiency_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o some_o such_o form_n as_o this_o which_o follow_v o_o lord_n my_o god_n who_o art_n infinite_o good_a and_o gracious_a in_o thyself_o and_o the_o chief_a author_n of_o whatsoever_o goodness_n there_o be_v in_o i_o both_o as_o thou_o move_v i_o thereunto_o by_o thy_o commandment_n and_o enabl_a i_o unto_o it_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o pardon_v my_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n whereby_o i_o have_v make_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o approach_v into_o thy_o glorious_a and_o holy_a presence_n and_o unable_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o purge_v i_o thorough_o from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o they_o all_o in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o thou_o and_o i_o to_o hide_v thy_o face_n and_o to_o stop_v the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o thy_o favour_n from_o i_o and_o see_v thou_o require_v this_o duty_n which_o i_o be_o now_o about_o to_o perform_v and_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o yield_v obedience_n o_o thou_o who_o be_v only_a able_a to_o bring_v it_o to_o good_a effect_n vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o enable_v i_o to_o achieve_v it_o in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o and_o profitable_a for_o my_o own_o salvation_n inlighten_v my_o darken_a understanding_n that_o i_o may_v right_o conceive_v of_o thy_o truth_n sharpen_v my_o invention_n strengthen_v my_o memory_n incline_v my_o averse_a will_n to_o this_o holy_a duty_n sanctify_v supple_a and_o soften_v my_o hard_a and_o rebellious_a heart_n and_o enlarge_v it_o with_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a desire_n inflame_v it_o with_o the_o love_n of_o thou_o and_o spiritual_a thing_n with_o fervent_a devotion_n and_o with_o a_o ardent_a zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n rectify_v the_o disorder_n of_o my_o corrupt_a affection_n and_o tumultuous_a passion_n curb_n and_o keep_v in_o my_o wander_a thought_n and_o rove_a heart_n and_o knit_v they_o fast_o unto_o thou_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o fear_n that_o they_o may_v not_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o distract_v i_o in_o this_o duty_n but_o grant_v that_o they_o may_v be_v so_o whole_o intent_n to_o this_o present_a exercise_n that_o i_o may_v bring_v it_o to_o some_o profitable_a and_o good_a issue_n and_o so_o bless_v i_o therein_o that_o i_o may_v find_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o in_o my_o own_o soul_n by_o have_v the_o point_n on_o which_o i_o be_o now_o to_o meditate_v better_o clear_v to_o my_o understanding_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o save_v knowledge_n more_o thorough_o imprint_v in_o my_o weak_a memory_n that_o it_o may_v be_v always_o ready_a for_o use_v and_o more_o effectual_o wrought_v into_o my_o heart_n and_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v hereby_o find_v my_o corruption_n more_o subdue_v and_o abate_v the_o save_a grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n increase_v and_o my_o whole_a man_n more_o and_o more_o enable_v to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o diligence_n all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o my_o own_o soul_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n cap._n xix_o of_o our_o progress_n and_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n and_o what_o be_v require_v therein_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v proceed_v orderly_o in_o this_o exercise_n lay_v down_o the_o ground_n in_o our_o understanding_n and_o build_n upon_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o our_o ingress_n &_o preparation_n to_o meditation_n the_o second_o point_n propound_v be_v our_o progress_n &_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n itself_o wherein_o we_o must_v avoid_v disorder_n and_o preposterous_a handle_n of_o the_o point_n propound_v to_o our_o meditation_n which_o be_v the_o author_n of_o tumultuous_a confusion_n by_o which_o be_v tire_v we_o either_o break_v off_o the_o exercise_n or_o continue_v it_o without_o fruit_n and_o contrariwise_o proceed_v in_o a_o orderly_a course_n first_o lay_v the_o ground_n of_o this_o exercise_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o they_o to_o which_o purpose_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v diverse_a end_n of_o this_o exercise_n as_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n and_o the_o imprint_n of_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
away_o both_o these_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v rouse_v up_o our_o spirit_n and_o stir_v up_o god_n grace_n in_o 6._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 6._o we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n by_o 13._o 2._o thes_n 3._o 13._o consider_v the_o weight_n and_o worth_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o christian_a and_o religious_a duty_n in_o comparison_n whereof_o all_o worldly_a thing_n ought_v to_o be_v neglect_v as_o vain_a and_o of_o no_o value_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n life_n and_o salvation_n shall_v be_v assure_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o faint_v not_o whereas_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o part_n or_o interest_n in_o they_o though_o we_o have_v make_v never_o so_o good_a beginning_n or_o proceed_n if_o we_o do_v not_o still_o go_v forward_o and_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o if_o we_o endure_v 13._o matth._n 24._o 13._o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v if_o we_o fight_v unto_o the_o death_n we_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n 10._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o of_o life_n but_o if_o we_o lay_v our_o hand_n upon_o the_o plough_n and_o look_v back_o we_o shall_v 62._o luk._n 9_o 62._o not_o be_v though_o worthy_a of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n final_o let_v we_o daily_o renew_v the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o strength_n that_o so_o they_o also_o may_v be_v renew_a and_o repair_v as_o hear_v read_v meditation_n prayer_n watchfulness_n holy_a conference_n and_o the_o rest_n without_o which_o the_o soul_n will_v grow_v faint_a and_o languish_v like_o the_o body_n which_o be_v deprive_v of_o corporal_a food_n but_o especial_o when_o we_o feel_v our_o faintness_n and_o languish_a weariness_n let_v we_o unite_v all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o prayer_n unto_o almighty_a god_n desire_v he_o by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o quicken_v our_o deadness_n and_o strengthen_v our_o weakness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o wax_v weary_a of_o well_o do_v but_o continue_v constant_a unto_o the_o end_n now_o concern_v the_o effect_n of_o this_o slothful_a weariness_n which_o be_v also_o great_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o it_o or_o proceed_v in_o it_o inconstancy_n and_o unsettlednesse_n in_o perform_v christian_a duty_n and_o want_v of_o fervency_n in_o our_o love_n and_o zeal_n in_o do_v of_o they_o i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o add_v any_o thing_n here_o for_o the_o remove_n of_o they_o see_v i_o have_v speak_v before_o of_o perseverance_n and_o constancy_n in_o the_o daily_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o of_o that_o fervour_n of_o love_n and_o zeal_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v use_v in_o do_v of_o they_o and_o therefore_o thus_o much_o shall_v suffice_v to_o have_v speak_v of_o those_o impediment_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o flesh_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o also_o of_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v remove_v they_o cap._n xiii_o objection_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n make_v by_o the_o flesh_n answer_v and_o first_o such_o as_o pretend_v impossibility_n and_o difficulty_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v possible_a unto_o us._n but_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o only_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o those_o real_a impediment_n which_o it_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v but_o also_o by_o suggest_v into_o our_o mind_n many_o strong_a objection_n which_o tend_v to_o this_o main_a end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v discourage_v from_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n and_o first_o the_o flesh_n be_v ready_a to_o object_n that_o in_o this_o state_n of_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v utter_o impossible_a to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n in_o that_o manner_n as_o it_o have_v be_v before_o describe_v for_o who_o can_v bring_v that_o which_o be_v clean_o out_o of_o that_o which_o 4._o job_n 14._o 4._o be_v unclean_a who_o can_v lead_v such_o a_o life_n as_o be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o pure_a eye_n can_v endure_v nothing_o which_o be_v impure_a and_o imperfect_a see_v the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v as_o 6._o esay_n 64._o 6._o a_o pollute_a cloth_n and_o the_o apostle_n who_o so_o far_o exceed_v we_o that_o now_o live_v in_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n notwithstanding_o complain_v that_o he_o can_v not_o do_v the_o good_a he_o will_v but_o contrariwise_o do_v the_o evil_n he_o will_v 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o not_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o weary_v ourselves_o about_o impossibility_n and_o so_o to_o lose_v both_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o play_v the_o bankerupt_v and_o to_o resolve_v that_o because_o we_o can_v pay_v all_o our_o whole_a debt_n that_o therefore_o we_o will_v pay_v nothing_o at_o all_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v impossible_a to_o we_o be_v both_o possible_a and_o easy_a unto_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o assist_v we_o if_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o second_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o nothing_o will_v please_v god_n but_o that_o which_o be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a &_o all_o our_o best_a action_n be_v full_a of_o corruption_n &_o imperfection_n yet_o this_o need_v not_o to_o discourage_v we_o from_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v see_v christ_n who_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o cover_v our_o imperfection_n with_o his_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n &_o wash_v away_o our_o corruption_n in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n so_o that_o we_o may_v do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v &_o then_o what_o be_v want_v on_o our_o part_n shall_v be_v supply_v on_o he_o for_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o 3._o rom._n 8._o 3._o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v three_o though_o that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o frailty_n &_o corruption_n yet_o that_o euangelical_n obedience_n require_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n namely_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n we_o desire_v resolve_v &_o indevor_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n be_v not_o so_o though_o we_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o perform_v service_n unto_o god_n in_o that_o exact_a perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o if_o we_o do_v that_o which_o we_o be_v able_a in_o sincerity_n &_o truth_n with_o upright_a heart_n &_o good_a conscience_n we_o shall_v through_o christ_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n for_o he_o reject_v not_o the_o least_o endeavour_n of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n who_o desire_v 11._o nehem._n 1._o 11._o to_o fear_v his_o name_n he_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a 20._o matth._n 12._o 20._o flax_n till_o he_o bring_v forth_o judgement_n unto_o victory_n he_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o and_o if_o we_o have_v a_o willing_a mind_n we_o shall_v be_v accept_v according_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o to_o that_o we_o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o we_o have_v not_o he_o pity_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n like_v as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n that_o fear_v he_o &_o 14._o psal_n 103._o 13_o 14._o out_o of_o this_o pity_n pardon_v they_o for_o he_o know_v our_o frame_n &_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o though_o he_o have_v most_o pure_a eye_n which_o can_v endure_v no_o pollution_n yet_o he_o behold_v not_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v 21._o num._n 23._o 21._o perverseness_n in_o israel_n nor_o be_v he_o any_o accepter_n of_o person_n but_o in_o every_o nation_n he_o that_o 35._o act._n 10._o 35._o fear_v he_o &_o work_v righteousness_n not_o according_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o christ_n have_v free_v we_o but_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o uprightnes_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o be_v david_n accept_v as_o a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n because_o he_o apply_v himself_o to_o observe_v his_o precept_n always_o 112._o psal_n 119._o 112._o &_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o his_o grievous_a sin_n and_o fearful_a fall_n
5._o pro_fw-la 23._o 4_o 5._o carnal_a wisdom_n and_o not_o labour_v to_o be_v rich_a see_v riches_n make_v themselves_o wing_n and_o fly_v away_o like_o a_o eagle_n towards_o heaven_n let_v not_o this_o heavy_a judgement_n of_o god_n be_v draw_v upon_o we_o by_o our_o worldly_a love_n that_o we_o shall_v take_v pleasure_n to_o labour_n in_o the_o very_a fire_n and_o weary_a ourselves_o for_o very_a vanity_n let_v we_o 13._o hab._n 2._o 13._o remember_v that_o a_o fearful_a woe_n be_v denounce_v against_o he_o that_o toil_v himself_o to_o increase_v that_o which_o be_v not_o he_o and_o lade_v himself_o with_o thick_a clay_n so_o as_o 6._o verse_n 6._o he_o can_v go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o that_o if_o to_o multiply_v and_o heap_v up_o this_o worldly_a pelf_n we_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n he_o will_v cross_v and_o curse_v our_o endeavour_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v sow_v 8._o hag._n 1._o 6_o 7_o 8._o much_o and_o bring_v in_o little_a eat_v but_o not_o have_v enough_o drink_v and_o not_o be_v satisfy_v clothe_v ourselves_o and_o not_o be_v warm_a and_o put_v all_o the_o wage_n which_o we_o earn_v into_o a_o bag_n with_o hole_n for_o if_o god_n blow_v upon_o it_o when_o we_o look_v for_o much_o it_o will_v come_v to_o little_a or_o if_o he_o do_v not_o he_o will_v bring_v upon_o we_o a_o more_o heavy_a judgement_n by_o suffer_v we_o to_o enjoy_v our_o riches_n which_o we_o immoderate_o love_v that_o we_o may_v fall_v into_o tentation_n and_o snare_n and_o into_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a 10._o 1._o tim._n 6_o 9_o 10._o lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n for_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a which_o while_o some_o covet_v after_o they_o have_v err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o pierce_v themselves_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n and_o this_o be_v that_o sore_a evil_n which_o solomon_n observe_v under_o the_o sun_n namely_o riches_n keep_v for_o the_o 13._o eccl._n 5._o 13._o owner_n thereof_o to_o their_o hurt_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o when_o we_o have_v by_o all_o our_o toil_n heap_v up_o riches_n they_o shall_v as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v perish_v by_o evil_a travel_n and_o he_o that_o have_v most_o weary_v himself_o by_o get_v wealth_n as_o he_o 15._o vers_fw-la 15._o come_v forth_o of_o his_o mother_n womb_n naked_a so_o he_o shall_v return_v as_o he_o come_v and_o shall_v take_v nothing_o of_o his_o labour_n which_o he_o may_v carry_v away_o in_o his_o hand_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v not_o undertake_v all_o employment_n which_o the_o world_n and_o flesh_n will_v press_v upon_o us._n final_o let_v we_o know_v that_o if_o we_o will_v undertake_v all_o such_o employment_n as_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n will_v impose_v upon_o we_o they_o will_v play_v the_o cruel_a pharaoh_n and_o oppress_v our_o soul_n with_o a_o much_o more_o cruel_a servitude_n then_o that_o of_o egypt_n for_o if_o we_o do_v but_o make_v mention_n of_o surcease_n our_o labour_n for_o a_o while_n that_o we_o may_v have_v some_o time_n to_o perform_v that_o service_n unto_o god_n which_o he_o require_v impute_v this_o unto_o we_o as_o some_o idle_a and_o lazy_a humour_n they_o will_v redouble_v our_o already_o too_o toilsome_a task_n and_o press_v such_o devout_a purpose_n out_o of_o we_o with_o their_o heavy_a burden_n and_o rather_o than_o we_o shall_v want_v employment_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o serve_v god_n they_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o tire_v ourselves_o night_n and_o day_n in_o gather_v straw_n that_o be_v about_o idle_a vanity_n which_o will_v not_o profit_v to_o be_v afterward_o spend_v to_o as_o little_a purpose_n namely_o that_o upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o riches_n thus_o scrape_v together_o we_o may_v erect_v pyramid_n and_o tower_n threaten_v the_o sky_n and_o mansion_n house_n and_o stately_a building_n to_o continue_v our_o name_n unto_o posterity_n yea_o in_o truth_n there_o be_v not_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n such_o a_o terrible_a bondage_n to_o the_o body_n under_o the_o most_o tyrannous_a lord_n as_o this_o be_v to_o the_o soul_n which_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o world_n impose_v upon_o it_o for_o in_o they_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o the_o slave_n at_o some_o time_n to_o find_v leisure_n for_o rest_n and_o sleep_v for_o eat_v and_o drink_v that_o be_v refresh_v he_o may_v again_o return_v to_o his_o task_n whereas_o these_o more_o cruel_a tyrant_n wear_v out_o those_o soul_n which_o be_v imbondaged_a by_o they_o with_o toilsome_a labour_n and_o yet_o will_v allow_v they_o no_o time_n for_o their_o spiritual_a repast_n nor_o to_o refresh_v themselves_o and_o repair_v their_o strength_n by_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n upon_o the_o lord_n sabbath_n or_o by_o feed_v upon_o the_o manna_n of_o the_o word_n in_o hear_v read_v and_o meditation_n and_o by_o sequester_v themselves_o from_o earthly_a business_n that_o they_o may_v by_o prayer_n and_o invocation_n solace_n themselves_o in_o that_o sweet_a communion_n which_o they_o have_v with_o god_n in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n but_o if_o we_o will_v have_v our_o soul_n to_o thrive_v in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o strength_n we_o must_v shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n of_o this_o tyranny_n and_o never_o be_v so_o whole_o intent_n to_o advance_v our_o worldly_a estate_n as_o to_o neglect_v the_o take_n of_o our_o soul_n repast_n in_o religious_a exercise_n according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o hierome_n to_o a_o virtuous_a matron_n so_o say_v he_o take_v care_n of_o thy_o house_n as_o that_o thou_o do_v always_o allow_v celantiam_fw-la ita_fw-la habeto_fw-la solicitudivem_fw-la domus_fw-la ut_fw-la aliquam_fw-la tamen_fw-la vacationem_fw-la animae_fw-la tribuas_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la some_o leisure_n and_o liberty_n to_o thy_o soul_n neither_o do_v i_o say_v this_o that_o i_o will_v withdraw_v thou_o whole_o from_o thy_o charge_n yea_o rather_o i_o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n that_o in_o this_o vacation_n from_o worldly_a business_n thou_o may_v learn_v and_o meditate_v how_o thou_o ought_v to_o behave_v thyself_o towards_o thy_o family_n and_o charge_n when_o thou_o return_v unto_o they_o for_o howsoever_o we_o must_v take_v care_n and_o pain_n about_o thing_n concern_v this_o life_n in_o due_a time_n and_o place_n yet_o so_o as_o we_o do_v according_a to_o our_o saviour_n counsel_n give_v the_o priority_n and_o precedency_n both_o in_o our_o judgement_n affection_n and_o practice_n unto_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o be_v of_o far_o great_a weight_n and_o 33._o math._n 6._o 33._o worth_n seek_v first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o then_o temporal_a and_o earthly_a thing_n in_o a_o second_o and_o inferior_a place_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o no_o business_n be_v of_o like_a moment_n as_o by_o serve_v god_n to_o save_v our_o soul_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o worldly_a business_n of_o like_a moment_n and_o 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