Selected quad for the lemma: reason_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
reason_n	mean_n	motive_n	use_v	8,204	5	10.1446	5	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20762	A guide to godlynesse or a Treatise of a Christian life shewing the duties wherein it consisteth, the helpes inabling & the reasons parswading vnto it ye impediments hindering ye practise of it, and the best meanes to remoue them whereunto are added diuers prayers and a treatise of carnall securitie by Iohn Douname Batcheler in Diuinitie and minister of Gods Word.	Downame, John, d. 1652.; Payne, John, d. 1647?, engraver.	1622 (1622)	STC 7143; ESTC S121690	1,341,545	1,134

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though_o they_o be_v good_a yet_o we_o have_v no_o certainty_n either_o in_o get_v or_o keep_v they_o because_o both_o they_o and_o we_o be_v both_o momentany_a and_o mutable_a and_o be_v every_o day_n in_o danger_n to_o be_v part_v from_o one_o another_o yea_o so_o far_o be_v they_o from_o any_o absolute_a goodness_n that_o through_o our_o corruption_n by_o which_o we_o become_v apt_a to_o abuse_v they_o they_o be_v cause_n or_o at_o least_o occasion_n of_o much_o hurt_n be_v provocation_n unto_o all_o sin_n both_o against_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o derive_v unto_o we_o innumerable_a evil_n both_o temporal_a and_o those_o civil_a and_o spiritual_a and_o also_o eternal_a as_o hinder_v the_o fruition_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o further_a and_o increase_v everlasting_a punishment_n or_o though_o they_o be_v good_a in_o themselves_o and_o be_v not_o through_o our_o abuse_n occasion_n of_o these_o evil_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v esteem_v and_o affect_v 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shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o enjoy_v the_o good_a of_o his_o labour_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n i_o will_v set_v down_o also_o some_o rule_n and_o caution_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o prosperity_n and_o the_o temporal_a blessing_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v use_v they_o as_o help_v and_o effectual_a motive_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n that_o give_v they_o to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o not_o sacrifice_v to_o our_o own_o net_n nor_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n of_o they_o to_o our_o wisdom_n and_o industry_n but_o let_v we_o receive_v they_o at_o god_n hand_n as_o his_o gift_n and_o blessing_n that_o he_o may_v have_v the_o whole_a glory_n of_o they_o yea_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v his_o free_a gift_n which_o he_o bestow_v of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o bounty_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o merit_n or_o 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holy_a flame_n desire_v to_o approve_v it_o to_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a by_o affect_v the_o giver_n better_a than_o the_o gift_n and_o by_o love_v that_o also_o which_o he_o love_v as_o his_o word_n and_o will_n spiritual_a grace_n and_o new_a obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n our_o neighbour_n for_o his_o sake_n who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a unto_o we_o above_o many_o other_o and_o himself_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n long_v more_o after_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n then_o to_o enjoy_v all_o the_o contentment_n that_o the_o world_n can_v yield_v us._n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o esteem_v all_o his_o temporal_a blessing_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v at_o his_o hand_n not_o simple_o in_o their_o own_o worth_n but_o as_o pledge_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o love-token_n which_o he_o have_v send_v we_o to_o testify_v his_o affection_n as_o earnest_a penny_n of_o a_o far_o great_a bargain_n and_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o heavenly_a harvest_n three_o we_o must_v so_o use_v they_o as_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v impediment_n but_o help_n and_o furtherance_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o in_o advance_v the_o mean_n of_o his_o worship_n become_v more_o zealous_a in_o all_o religious_a duty_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o that_o so_o love_v we_o more_o frequent_a and_o diligent_a in_o holy_a exercise_n as_o have_v by_o reason_n of_o our_o plenty_n and_o prosperity_n more_o leisure_n from_o worldly_a employment_n and_o better_a opportunite_v of_o perform_v they_o more_o bountiful_a and_o liberal_a for_o the_o erect_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n with_o all_o the_o mean_n thereof_o where_o they_o be_v want_v and_o in_o further_a and_o advance_v they_o by_o give_v all_o encouragement_n to_o god_n minister_n and_o all_o other_o who_o join_v with_o we_o in_o they_o where_o they_o be_v already_o establish_v all_o which_o we_o shall_v the_o better_o do_v if_o we_o do_v not_o set_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n more_o on_o they_o then_o upon_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o eternal_a glory_n or_o the_o mean_n of_o derive_v both_o unto_o us._n if_o we_o will_v learn_v to_o esteem_v they_o not_o in_o their_o own_o absolute_a worth_n but_o as_o they_o be_v mean_n and_o instrument_n which_o most_o benefit_n we_o when_o as_o they_o advance_v our_o chief_a and_o main_n end_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n if_o we_o will_v consider_v that_o they_o be_v god_n present_a wage_n which_o he_o gracious_o give_v unto_o we_o as_o temporary_a reward_n of_o our_o imperfect_a service_n not_o that_o they_o shall_v pull_v we_o back_o in_o holy_a duty_n but_o for_o our_o better_a encouragement_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v so_o bountiful_a a_o master_n with_o more_o cheerfulness_n final_o if_o we_o will_v remember_v that_o we_o shall_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n give_v account_v how_o we_o have_v employ_v our_o lord_n talent_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o enable_v of_o we_o for_o his_o service_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v use_v the_o blessing_n of_o prosperity_n for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n four_o if_o we_o will_v right_o use_v our_o prosperity_n and_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n we_o must_v therein_o not_o only_o respect_v our_o own_o particular_a but_o also_o the_o common_a good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o the_o private_a good_a of_o all_o our_o neighbour_n the_o former_a by_o pay_v cheerful_o all_o seasement_n and_o tribute_n which_o be_v lawful_o impose_v all_o right_n and_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o superior_n in_o either_o of_o they_o and_o by_o offer_v also_o our_o freewill_n oblation_n and_o voluntary_a contribution_n towards_o any_o

christian_a duty_n §._o sect._n 2_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o diligence_n first_o because_o god_n require_v it_o and_o thus_o we_o see_v what_o diligence_n and_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o use_v in_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o now_o consider_v of_o the_o reason_n and_o motive_n which_o may_v 23._o deut._n 6._o 17._o psal_n 119._o 4._o ezra_n 7._o 23._o persuade_v we_o hereunto_o and_o first_o this_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n because_o god_n require_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n you_o shall_v diligent_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n and_o his_o testimony_n and_o statute_n which_o he_o have_v command_v thou_o of_o which_o commandment_n david_n take_v notice_n thou_o have_v say_v he_o command_v we_o to_o keep_v thy_o precept_n diligent_o and_o ezra_n like_o a_o good_a governor_n back_v it_o with_o all_o his_o authority_n whatsoever_o be_v command_v by_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n let_v it_o be_v diligent_o do_v etc._n etc._n unto_o this_o diligence_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v in_o whatsoever_o office_n or_o duty_n we_o undertake_v 8._o rom._n 12._o 6_o 7_o 8._o and_o contrariwise_o dissuade_v from_o be_v slothful_a in_o any_o business_n 11._o vers_fw-la 11._o especial_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n unto_o which_o he_o require_v fervency_n of_o spirit_n more_o especial_o this_o diligence_n be_v require_v in_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o virtue_n and_o save_a grace_n so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n give_v all_o diligence_n add_v to_o your_o faith_n virtue_n and_o to_o virtue_n knowledge_n 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 5._o vers_fw-la 10._o etc._n etc._n and_o in_o get_v thereby_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n give_v diligence_n to_o make_v your_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o above_o all_o in_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n take_v you_o heed_n watch_n 33._o mark_n 13._o 33._o and_o pray_v and_o of_o his_o holy_a apostle_n pray_v continual_o in_o every_o thing_n give_v 10._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o 18._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o thanks_n and_o again_o continue_v in_o prayer_n and_o watch_v in_o the_o same_o with_o thanksgiving_n of_o which_o laborious_a diligence_n and_o unwearied_a industry_n we_o have_v they_o for_o example_n of_o their_o own_o precept_n for_o not_o only_o in_o the_o painful_a labour_n of_o his_o apostolic_a ministry_n this_o holy_a apostle_n exceed_v all_o the_o rest_n but_o also_o in_o attain_v unto_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o forget_v those_o which_o be_v behind_o he_o reach_v forth_o unto_o 14._o phil._n 3._o 13._o 14._o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o and_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n but_o above_o all_o example_n of_o this_o diligence_n be_v that_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o time_n be_v whole_o employ_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n spend_v the_o day_n in_o preach_v and_o work_v miracle_n and_o the_o night_n in_o pray_v yea_o with_o such_o unwearied_a diligence_n he_o perform_v these_o function_n of_o his_o office_n that_o the_o weariness_n of_o his_o travel_n can_v make_v he_o weary_a of_o these_o work_n yea_o he_o prefer_v the_o do_v of_o these_o duty_n before_o the_o satisfy_n of_o his_o hunger_n and_o esteem_v it_o as_o his_o meat_n and_o drink_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o now_o as_o god_n require_v 34._o joh._n 4._o 34._o this_o diligence_n and_o pain_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n so_o do_v he_o much_o approve_v it_o wheresoever_o he_o find_v it_o as_o in_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n i_o know_v thy_o work_n and_o thy_o labour_n and_o thy_o patience_n and_o in_o the_o 2._o apoc._n 2._o 2._o servant_n who_o have_v well_o employ_v his_o master_n talent_n well_o do_v good_a and_o 26_o math._n 25._o 21_o 26_o faithful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n so_o do_v he_o much_o abhor_v sloth_n and_o negligence_n in_o his_o service_n as_o appear_v in_o his_o sharp_a reproof_n of_o the_o unprofitable_a servant_n who_o have_v hide_v his_o lord_n talon_n in_o a_o napkin_n thou_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n brand_a he_o with_o the_o name_n of_o wickedness_n because_o of_o his_o slothfulness_n and_o not_o because_o he_o have_v riotous_o misspend_v his_o talon_n or_o spoil_v his_o fellow_n of_o those_o talent_n which_o be_v commit_v unto_o they_o but_o because_o through_o his_o idleness_n and_o negligence_n he_o have_v be_v unprofitable_a to_o his_o master_n §_o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o reward_n promise_v to_o the_o diligent_a second_o the_o manifold_a and_o great_a benefit_n wherewith_o the_o lord_n rich_a in_o mercy_n towards_o all_o who_o diligent_o serve_v he_o will_v liberal_o reward_v their_o labour_n may_v serve_v as_o a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o incite_v we_o to_o this_o duty_n for_o we_o can_v serve_v a_o more_o bountiful_a master_n nor_o employ_v our_o labour_n to_o better_a advantage_n then_o in_o perform_v unto_o he_o our_o duty_n with_o all_o diligence_n see_v he_o will_v suffer_v none_o of_o our_o pain_n to_o be_v spend_v in_o vain_a but_o will_v proportion_v our_o wage_n according_a to_o the_o greatness_n of_o our_o work_n in_o this_o life_n he_o bestow_v upon_o those_o who_o be_v diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n not_o only_o a_o large_a measure_n of_o his_o temporal_a benefit_n and_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v true_o profitable_a for_o their_o use_n according_a to_o those_o many_o and_o gracious_a promise_n which_o in_o his_o law_n he_o have_v make_v unto_o etc._n deut._n 28._o 1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n they_o but_o also_o inrich_v their_o soul_n with_o the_o treasure_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n for_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o ready_a to_o use_v the_o mean_n than_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o 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and_o weakness_n serious_o examine_v our_o heart_n how_o we_o have_v behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o do_n or_o neglect_v of_o our_o duty_n and_o lay_v they_o naked_a before_o god_n without_o all_o hypocrisy_n confess_v our_o sin_n of_o which_o we_o find_v ourselves_o guilty_a accuse_v ourselves_o where_o we_o be_v faulty_a discover_v our_o want_n and_o weakness_n wherein_o we_o be_v defective_a all_o which_o be_v not_o do_v before_o our_o equal_n but_o before_o the_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o malefactor_n before_o their_o judge_n who_o might_n and_o majesty_n sovereignty_n and_o power_n of_o life_n and_o death_n may_v just_o over-awe_n us._n the_o which_o difficulty_n notwithstanding_o must_v not_o so_o much_o discourage_v we_o from_o this_o exercise_n as_o the_o excellency_n must_v encourage_v we_o to_o undertake_v it_o with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o strong_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o singular_a profit_n of_o ordinary_a meditation_n to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o further_o consider_v that_o as_o this_o kind_n of_o meditation_n be_v above_o all_o other_o most_o excellent_a so_o also_o it_o exceed_v in_o use_n and_o profit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o which_o they_o live_v and_o thrive_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o be_v strengthen_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n it_o wean_v our_o soul_n from_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o sequester_v and_o appropriate_v they_o to_o religious_a use_n more_o especial_o it_o inlighten_v our_o understanding_n and_o make_v we_o in_o discourse_v of_o spiritual_a thing_n to_o see_v they_o much_o more_o clear_o and_o perfect_o for_o as_o we_o be_v wont_v to_o say_v of_o our_o bodily_a part_n and_o member_n use_v they_o and_o have_v they_o because_o their_o exercise_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o continue_v their_o health_n and_o increase_v their_o strength_n so_o may_v it_o also_o be_v true_o say_v 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true_a knowledge_n of_o ourselves_o and_o of_o our_o own_o heart_n which_o be_v so_o deceitful_a that_o they_o can_v otherwise_o be_v well_o discern_v for_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v 35._o mat._n 12._o 34_o 35._o teach_v we_o such_o as_o the_o thought_n be_v such_o also_o be_v the_o heart_n such_o as_o the_o stream_n be_v such_o likewise_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o therefore_o evil_a thought_n do_v argue_v a_o evil_a heart_n even_o as_o contrariwise_o good_a thought_n and_o holy_a meditation_n do_v show_v that_o the_o heart_n be_v good_a also_o for_o howsoever_o our_o word_n and_o work_n be_v liable_a to_o much_o hypocrisy_n because_o in_o they_o we_o may_v often_o aim_v at_o worldly_a respect_n and_o to_o approve_v ourselves_o unto_o man_n rather_o than_o unto_o god_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o our_o thought_n which_o be_v only_o know_v to_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n and_o not_o subject_a to_o the_o view_n and_o censure_n of_o any_o other_o by_o it_o we_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o manifold_a corruption_n and_o the_o malignity_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o to_o discern_v the_o blindness_n and_o worldliness_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o perverseness_n of_o our_o will_n the_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o innumerable_a other_o vice_n and_o corruption_n which_o otherwise_o will_v be_v unknown_a unto_o ourselves_o even_o as_o they_o be_v now_o unknown_a to_o other_o yea_o by_o this_o disquisition_n we_o do_v not_o only_o find_v out_o this_o noisome_a filth_n and_o heap_n of_o uncleanness_n as_o it_o be_v in_o secret_a corner_n but_o also_o be_v set_v a-work_o to_o urge_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n these_o wicked_a thought_n and_o filthy_a lust_n which_o will_v otherwise_o like_o pernicious_a humour_n in_o the_o body_n lie_v lurk_v in_o they_o and_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o soul_n sickness_n and_o innumerable_a evil_n and_o be_v empty_v of_o these_o wicked_a thought_n and_o noisome_a lust_n we_o be_v hereby_o move_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o replenish_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n with_o heavenly_a cogitation_n and_o holy_a desire_n and_o when_o we_o have_v admit_v they_o to_o hold_v they_o fast_o that_o the_o other_o may_v not_o return_v and_o recover_v their_o possession_n moreover_o by_o this_o meditation_n our_o memory_n be_v exceed_o strengthen_v and_o make_v faithful_a register_n of_o good_a thing_n our_o conscience_n be_v preserve_v pure_a when_o as_o hereby_o we_o be_v keep_v from_o fall_v into_o any_o know_a sin_n or_o if_o we_o have_v fall_v through_o infirmity_n do_v not_o lie_v in_o it_o but_o purge_v away_o these_o spiritual_a defilement_n by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o they_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o rise_v out_o of_o sin_n through_o unfeigned_a repentance_n our_o judgement_n likewise_o hereby_o be_v much_o improove_v

do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n and_o afterward_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o present_a time_n we_o must_v with_o extraordinary_a care_n and_o diligence_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o good_a work_n and_o principal_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o of_o god_n service_n as_o prayer_n hear_v and_o read_v of_o god_n word_n holy_a conference_n and_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o may_v fit_o be_v repentance_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v all_o which_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n we_o must_v approve_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o without_o hypocrisy_n by_o our_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o righteousness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n the_o lord_n special_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o 6._o zach._n 7._o 9_o esa_n 58._o 6._o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n that_o we_o shall_v loose_v the_o band_n of_o wickedness_n undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n let_v the_o oppress_v go_v free_a and_o break_v every_o yoke_n for_o therefore_o as_o one_o say_v we_o restrain_v our_o mind_n from_o desire_v meat_n that_o celantiam_fw-la idcirco_fw-la à_fw-la varijs_fw-la ciborum_fw-la desiderijs_fw-la mentem_fw-la retrahunt_fw-la ut_fw-la totam_fw-la eius_fw-la vim_o occupent_fw-la in_o cupidita●e_fw-la virtutum_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la we_o may_v exercise_v their_o whole_a force_n in_o covet_v after_o virtue_n and_o so_o our_o flesh_n will_v less_o feel_v the_o pain_n of_o abstinence_n when_o it_o hunger_v after_o righteousness_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v in_o this_o day_n exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a to_o which_o use_v we_o must_v at_o least_o spend_v so_o much_o as_o we_o spare_v from_o ourselves_o and_o our_o family_n by_o our_o fast_n or_o else_o we_o give_v just_a cause_n of_o suspicion_n that_o we_o fast_o more_o out_o of_o miserableness_n than_o devotion_n be_v content_a to_o fast_o that_o all_o our_o servant_n may_v bear_v we_o company_n and_o so_o by_o empty_v their_o and_o our_o own_o belly_n to_o add_v something_o towards_o the_o fill_n of_o our_o bag_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n special_o require_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v deal_v our_o bread_n to_o 10._o esa_n 58._o 7_o 10._o the_o hungry_a and_o bring_v the_o poor_a that_o be_v cast_v out_o into_o our_o house_n that_o when_o we_o see_v the_o naked_a we_o shall_v clothe_v he_o and_o that_o we_o hide_v not_o ourselves_o from_o our_o own_o flesh_n that_o we_o shall_v draw_v out_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o hungry_a and_o satisfy_v the_o afflict_a 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and_o image_n of_o holiness_n without_o piety_n fast_v be_v but_o a_o occasion_n of_o covetousness_n for_o what_o be_v spare_v from_o the_o body_n be_v put_v into_o the_o bag_n he_o that_o fa_v not_o to_o the_o poor_n advantage_n lie_v unto_o god_n and_o he_o who_o when_o he_o fa_v do_v not_o bestow_v his_o dinner_n upon_o the_o poor_a but_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o store_n do_v plain_o show_v that_o he_o fa_v for_o covetousness_n and_o not_o for_o christ_n sake_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o be_v the_o work_n wherein_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n which_o must_v not_o end_v when_o it_o end_v but_o be_v continue_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n for_o ever_o after_o for_o as_o we_o must_v then_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n afterward_o be_v more_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a in_o all_o our_o way_n and_o more_o earnest_a and_o diligent_a in_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o so_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o purpose_n to_o be_v sincere_a we_o must_v endeavour_v according_o to_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o hereunto_o where_o for_o a_o conclusion_n of_o this_o discourse_n of_o fast_v we_o may_v observe_v that_o if_o it_o be_v use_v aright_o and_o as_o god_n require_v it_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o singular_a good_a help_n to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v nothing_o more_o humble_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o spiritual_a want_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o hunger_n after_o grace_n with_o a_o vehement_a appetite_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a in_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o obtain_n spiritual_a strength_n to_o serve_v god_n and_o to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o final_o that_o more_o exercise_v and_o increase_v our_o repentance_n our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o serve_v god_n with_o more_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o piety_n and_o holiness_n in_o his_o own_o worship_n in_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o brethren_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n cap._n xxxvi_o of_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v god_n nature_n work_n and_o love_n towards_o us._n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n hitherto_o we_o have_v entreat_v of_o the_o real_a and_o practical_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o propound_v some_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o both_o to_o use_v these_o mean_n and_o also_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n unto_o which_o by_o these_o mean_v we_o be_v enable_v see_v it_o will_v little_o avail_v we_o to_o have_v all_o the_o help_n of_o godliness_n unless_o we_o have_v also_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o because_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v be_v produce_v to_o this_o purpose_n be_v innumerable_a see_v there_o be_v scarce_o any_o part_n of_o god_n word_n or_o work_n either_o of_o creation_n or_o government_n which_o do_v not_o yield_v some_o motive_n unto_o godliness_n therefore_o pass_v by_o the_o most_o which_o may_v be_v allege_v it_o shall_v suffice_v as_o brief_o as_o i_o can_v to_o touch_v some_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a all_o which_o i_o will_v reduce_v unto_o three_o head_n either_o as_o they_o respect_v god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o the_o argument_n of_o the_o first_o sort_n either_o respect_n god_n himself_o his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n both_o general_o consider_v and_o as_o he_o exercise_v they_o towards_o we_o or_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v unto_o he_o concern_v the_o former_a there_o can_v be_v any_o more_o forcible_a reason_n allege_v for_o the_o persuade_v of_o we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n than_o a_o thorough_a consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n for_o first_o he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a god_n jehovah_n the_o most_o absolute_a be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n in_o and_o from_o himself_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v by_o all_o creature_n and_o especial_o by_o we_o see_v in_o he_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v he_o be_v god_n infinite_a 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o in_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o ought_v in_o all_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o nature_n to_o be_v serve_v with_o absolute_a and_o

and_o branch_n thereof_o and_o the_o special_a duty_n require_v unto_o it_o but_o also_o the_o mean_n both_o public_a and_o private_a whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v and_o persuade_v to_o perform_v they_o and_o likewise_o have_v show_v the_o great_a and_o most_o usual_a let_n and_o impediment_n whereby_o man_n be_v common_o hinder_v from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o how_o also_o we_o may_v remove_v and_o overcome_v they_o and_o now_o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o i_o entreat_v thou_o christian_n reader_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o as_o thou_o tender_v his_o glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o thy_o own_o soul_n that_o thou_o will_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v in_o this_o alone_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n now_o that_o he_o have_v so_o plain_o discover_v it_o unto_o thou_o for_o much_o better_a be_v it_o for_o thou_o 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make_v know_v unto_o thou_o what_o thou_o must_v do_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v save_v and_o the_o mean_n also_o whereby_o 37._o act._n 2._o 37._o thou_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v it_o to_o exhort_v and_o persuade_v thou_o by_o effectual_a reason_n to_o use_v these_o mean_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v walk_v in_o this_o way_n and_o to_o teach_v thou_o how_o to_o remove_v all_o those_o impediment_n which_o may_v otherwise_o hinder_v and_o discourage_v thou_o in_o thy_o course_n o_o let_v not_o therefore_o his_o so_o great_a grace_n be_v unto_o thou_o not_o only_o in_o vain_a but_o also_o to_o thy_o loss_n let_v nor_o o_o let_v not_o these_o my_o poor_a yet_o painful_a labour_n which_o i_o have_v undertake_v with_o cheerfulness_n proceed_v in_o with_o comfort_n and_o finish_v with_o joy_n that_o i_o may_v glorify_v god_n in_o thy_o salvation_n rise_v up_o as_o a_o witness_n against_o thou_o at_o that_o great_a day_n because_o thou_o have_v only_o read_v they_o and_o after_o cast_v they_o into_o some_o corner_n without_o further_a use_n if_o thou_o know_v these_o thing_n 17._o luk._n 11._o 28._o joh._n 13._o 17._o bless_v be_v thou_o if_o thou_o do_v they_o and_o happy_a yea_o thrice_o happy_a shall_v i_o think_v myself_o if_o be_v further_v by_o my_o poor_a mean_n in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n thou_o may_v be_v my_o crown_n and_o my_o rejoice_v frustrate_v not_o i_o beseech_v thou_o the_o main_a end_n of_o my_o painful_a labour_n so_o much_o desire_v so_o often_o and_o earnest_o beg_v and_o defraud_v i_o not_o of_o my_o hope_n and_o joy_n and_o therewith_o thyself_o also_o of_o thy_o own_o salvation_n it_o be_v not_o my_o writing_n nor_o thy_o read_n that_o can_v save_v our_o soul_n in_o that_o great_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o those_o duty_n which_o i_o teach_v and_o thou_o learn_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o because_o we_o be_v unable_a to_o perform_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n only_o which_o enable_v 13._o phil._n 2._o 13._o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v let_v we_o i_o entreat_v thou_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o 11._o col._n 1._o 10_o 11._o his_o will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n but_o also_o that_o in_o this_o light_n we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o increase_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n according_a 17._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 17._o to_o his_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n and_o that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v perfect_a and_o thorough_o furnish_v unto_o all_o good_a work_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v be_v steadfast_a unmoveable_a and_o always_o abound_v 23._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 58._o prou._n 16._o 9_o and_o 20._o 24._o jer._n 20._o 23._o in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o much_o as_o we_o know_v that_o our_o labour_n be_v not_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n but_o man_n know_v not_o his_o own_o way_n neither_o be_v it_o in_o man_n that_o walk_v to_o direct_v his_o step_n and_o how_o much_o less_o be_v he_o able_a in_o his_o own_o strength_n to_o be_v a_o guide_n unto_o other_o or_o by_o his_o most_o powerful_a persuasion_n to_o move_v they_o to_o accompany_v he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o light_n and_o life_n and_o the_o rich_a fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n as_o thou_o have_v gracious_o enlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o will_n and_o enable_v i_o also_o to_o reveal_v it_o unto_o other_o so_o inflame_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n of_o it_o that_o i_o may_v love_v and_o embrace_v it_o kindle_v in_o i_o more_o and_o more_o holy_a desire_n confirm_v my_o resolution_n and_o 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demean_v ourselves_o as_o it_o become_v child_n of_o such_o a_o father_n in_o all_o love_n reverence_n and_o obedience_n nor_o approve_a ourselves_o to_o be_v like_a unto_o thou_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o have_v abase_v ourselves_o to_o do_v service_n unto_o sin_n and_o satan_n for_o the_o trifle_a wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n never_o consider_v that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o such_o a_o glorious_a father_n and_o heir_n to_o such_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n we_o do_v not_o like_a child_n secure_o rest_v upon_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n and_o can_v with_o boldness_n approach_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o thou_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o self-guiltiness_n

much_o i_o honour_v you_o for_o those_o singular_a virtue_n and_o grace_n wherewith_o god_n have_v enrich_v you_o especial_o your_o piety_n towards_o he_o and_o love_n of_o his_o truth_n much_o approve_v as_o by_o many_o other_o fruit_n so_o especial_o by_o your_o love_n to_o his_o minister_n and_o ambassador_n the_o which_o be_v ample_a matter_n for_o a_o large_a discourse_n to_o encourage_v other_o of_o your_o rank_n to_o imitation_n do_v not_o your_o modesty_n and_o humility_n attend_v and_o adorn_v all_o the_o rest_n admonish_v i_o that_o such_o praise_n of_o you_o unto_o you_o will_v be_v think_v unnecessary_a if_o not_o unpleasing_a and_o distasteful_a the_o lord_n infinite_o rich_a in_o all_o goodness_n and_o perfection_n more_o and_o more_o multiply_v all_o christian_a virtue_n and_o save_a grace_n in_o you_o both_o in_o the_o light_n and_o lustre_n whereof_o you_o shall_v be_v ever_o more_o true_o honourable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o all_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o then_o in_o the_o high_a dignity_n and_o noble_a advancement_n that_o the_o world_n can_v yield_v unto_o you_o your_o honour_n most_o oblige_v in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o humble_a service_n john_n downame_n fault_n escape_v in_o the_o treatise_n of_o security_n pag._n 6._o l._n 3._o r._n his_o mercy_n p._n 64._o l._n 9_o r._n idle_a spectator_n p._n 65._o l._n 22._o r._n opinion_n of_o our_o p._n 66._o l._n 6._o r._n against_o they_o in_o p._n 68_o l._n 22._o r._n by_o inure_v p._n 70._o l._n 28._o r._n let_v we_o watch_v p_o 83._o l._n 13._o r._n in_o the_o use_n p._n 89._o l._n 16._o r._n for_o a_o spurt_n p._n 92._o l._n 8._o r._n peace_n and_o security_n and_o l._n 20._o r._n god_n infinite_a the_o content_n of_o the_o first_o book_n jntreat_v of_o carnal_a security_n chap._n i._o of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o especial_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §_o 1._o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a pag._n 1._o §_o 2._o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n pag._n 2._o §_o 3._o that_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v prosperity_n to_o the_o beget_n in_o we_o of_o carnal_a security_n pag._n 3._o §_o 4._o the_o motive_n induce_v to_o the_o write_n of_o this_o treatise_n pag._n 3._o §_o 5._o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o distinguish_v security_n into_o several_a kind_n pag._n 3._o §_o 6._o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n pag._n 4._o §_o 7._o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o the_o original_n of_o it_o pag._n 4._o chap._n ii_o of_o carnal_a security_n and_o what_o it_o be_v §_o 1._o of_o the_o general_a part_n of_o this_o treatise_n pag._n 6._o §_o 2._o carnal_a security_n define_v pag._n 6._o §_o 3._o testimony_n of_o scripture_n show_v what_o it_o be_v pag._n 7._o §_o 4._o example_n of_o carnal_a security_n pag._n 7._o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o manifold_a cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o cause_n ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n pag._n 8._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o cause_n want_v of_o consideration_n of_o that_o we_o know_v pag._n 9_o §_o 3._o the_o three_o cause_n selfe-confidence_n pag._n 9_o §_o 4._o the_o four_o cause_n abuse_v of_o worldly_a prosperity_n pag._n 10_o §_o 5._o the_o five_o cause_n be_v customable_a sin_v pag._n 11._o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o cause_n be_v the_o present_a impunity_n of_o sinner_n pag._n 12._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o cause_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n pag._n 13._o §_o 8._o the_o eight_o cause_n the_o neglect_n or_o contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n pag._n 14._o §_o 9_o the_o nine_o cause_n hear_v the_o word_n without_o faith_n pag._n 14._o §_o 10._o the_o ten_o cause_n not_o apply_v the_o word_n preach_v pag._n 15._o §_o 11._o the_o eleven_o cause_n the_o mis-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n pag._n 16._o §_o 12._o the_o twelve_o cause_n a_o flatter_a ministry_n pag._n 16._o chap._n four_o of_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o of_o natural_a security_n which_o be_v in_o all_o man_n pag._n 18._o §_o 2._o of_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v affect_v and_o voluntary_a pag._n 19_o §_o 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a pag._n 19_o §_o 4._o of_o that_o which_o remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_v and_o how_o it_o grow_v upon_o they_o pag._n 20._o §_o 5._o of_o insensible_a and_o sensible_a security_n in_o the_o faithful_a pag._n 22._o §_o 6._o of_o the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n in_o the_o faithful_a first_o prosperity_n worldly_a or_o spiritual_a pag._n 23._o §_o 7._o the_o second_o cause_n be_v spiritual_a pride_n pag._n 24._o chap._n v._o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v §_o 1._o that_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v be_v in_o many_o thing_n alike_o pag_n 25._o §_o 2._o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v in_o the_o high_a degree_n pag._n 16._o §_o 3._o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v ordinary_o in_o the_o faithful_a and_o wicked_a and_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o cause_n pag._n 27._o §_o 4._o the_o second_o difference_n in_o their_o effect_n pag._n 28._o §_o 5._o another_o difference_n in_o their_o effect_n pag._n 30._o §_o 6._o that_o they_o differ_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n pag._n 30._o §_o 7._o that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o property_n pag._n 30._o §_o 8._o that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o time_n of_o continuance_n pag._n 32._o chap._n vi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n arise_v from_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1._o that_o the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n do_v argue_v and_o show_v the_o effect_n pag._n 32._o §_o 2._o the_o first_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n pag._n 33._o §_o 3._o the_o second_o sign_n be_v when_o we_o be_v forgetful_a of_o god_n &_o his_o attribute_n pag._n 33._o §_o 4._o the_o three_o sign_n pride_n and_o selfe-confidence_n pag._n 34._o §_o 5._o the_o four_o sign_n abuse_v of_o prosperity_n pag._n 34._o §_o 6._o the_o five_o sign_n customable_a sin_v pag._n 35._o §_o 7._o the_o sixth_o sign_n abuse_v of_o god_n patience_n and_o impenitency_n pag._n 36._o §_o 8._o the_o seven_o sign_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n pag._n 36._o §_o 9_o the_o eight_o sign_n contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n pag._n 36._o §_o 10._o the_o nine_o sign_n hear_v the_o word_n without_o faith_n pag._n 38._o §_o 11._o the_o ten_o sign_n not_o apply_v of_o the_o word_n pag._n 39_o §_o 12._o the_o eleven_o sign_n mis-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n pag._n 39_o §_o 13._o the_o twelve_o sign_n be_v to_o delight_v in_o aflatter_a ministry_n pag._n 39_o chap._n vii_o of_o eight_o other_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n arise_v from_o the_o effect_n and_o other_o argument_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o sign_n be_v not_o to_o profit_v by_o affliction_n on_o other_o pag._n 40._o §_o 2._o second_o such_o as_o be_v inflict_v on_o ourselves_o pag._n 41._o §_o 3._o the_o second_o sign_n be_v to_o have_v no_o desire_n to_o keep_v god_n commandment_n pag._n 43._o §_o 4._o second_o when_o we_o yield_v obedience_n but_o by_o fit_n pag._n 43._o §_o 5._o three_o when_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n but_o some_o part_n only_o pag._n 44._o §_o 6._o four_o when_o our_o obedience_n arise_v not_o from_o spiritual_a cause_n nor_o be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n pag._n 44._o §_o 7._o the_o three_o sign_n delay_v of_o repentance_n pag._n 45._o §_o 8._o the_o four_o sign_n be_v hypocrisy_n pag._n 46._o §_o 9_o the_o five_o be_v to_o fear_v man_n more_o than_o god_n pag._n 46._o §_o 10._o the_o sixth_o sign_n immoderate_a fear_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n pag_n 47._o §_o 11._o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v to_o run_v from_o god_n and_o to_o rest_v on_o inferior_a mean_n in_o danger_n and_o affliction_n pag._n 47._o §_o 12._o the_o eight_o sign_n be_v contempt_n of_o god_n minister_n pag._n 48._o chap._n viii_o of_o such_o reason_n as_o may_v move_v we_o to_o abhor_v carnal_a security_n and_o to_o use_v all_o mean_n either_o to_o prevent_v it_o or_o to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o §_o 1._o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o have_v our_o heart_n wrought_v unto_o the_o hatred_n of_o this_o vice_n pag._n 49._o §_o 2._o that_o christ_n have_v give_v we_o special_a warning_n

chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o reason_n to_o make_v we_o abhor_v it_o chap._n 8._o 9_o 2._o remedy_n which_o be_v either_o by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o chap._n 10._o or_o by_o use_v other_o help_n which_o be_v ten_o in_o number_n chap._n 11._o supernatural_a where_o be_v show_v lib._n 2._o 1._o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 1._o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o chap._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o which_o be_v eight_o chap._n 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o preface_n of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o special_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §._o 1_o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o supreme_a goodness_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n like_v unto_o itself_o and_o even_o out_o of_o evil_a to_o produce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o be_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o to_o poison_v and_o taint_v whatsoever_o it_o touch_v that_o though_o it_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n yea_o original_o good_a it_o make_v it_o like_o itself_o evil_a and_o sinful_a of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v god_n himself_o the_o best_a example_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v not_o only_o effect_v his_o good_a end_n by_o good_a mean_n and_o instrument_n but_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v the_o worst_a instrument_n fit_a tool_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o polish_n his_o best_a work_n and_o thus_o he_o ordinary_o use_v the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o cross_n calamity_n and_o affliction_n of_o all_o kind_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o own_o servant_n the_o purge_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o purify_n of_o they_o from_o their_o corruption_n the_o exercise_n and_o by_o exercise_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o the_o manifest_v and_o increase_v of_o their_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n thus_o he_o use_v the_o wicked_a for_o the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o child_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o his_o malicious_a tentation_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o they_o in_o faith_n love_n patience_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n after_o they_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v and_o give_v they_o victory_n in_o these_o spiritual_a conflict_n yea_o this_o chief_a goodness_n can_v make_v even_o sin_n itself_o in_o other_o to_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o execute_v his_o wise_a and_o just_a counsel_n as_o the_o malicious_a practice_n of_o josephs_n brethren_n the_o mean_n of_o his_o 8._o gen._n 45._o 5._o 7._o 8._o advancement_n and_o their_o own_o preservation_n the_o sin_n of_o absalon_n achitophel_n and_o shemei_n for_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v david_n and_o to_o humble_v 28._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 11._o &_o 16._o 10._o act._n 2._o 23._o &_o 3._o 28._o he_o for_o his_o grievous_a fall_n the_o sin_n of_o judas_n the_o scribe_n pharisy_n and_o devil_n himself_o to_o set_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o party_n a_o antidote_n against_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n and_o by_o let_v his_o servant_n slip_v into_o lesser_a sin_n he_o can_v preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v or_o be_v fall_v can_v pull_v they_o out_o of_o those_o which_o be_v great_a as_o when_o by_o the_o prick_n of_o other_o sin_n he_o let_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o out_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v most_o hateful_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o and_o when_o by_o leave_v we_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o slip_v 34._o matt._n 26._o 33._o 34._o into_o sin_n to_o make_v we_o cast_v away_o selfe-confidence_n that_o we_o may_v more_o firm_o cleave_v unto_o he_o who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §._o 2_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n not_o only_o in_o satan_n but_o principal_o in_o our_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a and_o ready_a to_o abuse_v all_o thing_n unto_o sin_n and_o out_o of_o the_o best_a premise_n to_o infer_v the_o worst_a conclusion_n and_o thus_o our_o wicked_a flesh_n abuse_v god_n save_v attribute_n unto_o sin_n as_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n more_o sin_v that_o grace_n may_v more_o abound_v his_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o work_v in_o we_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o by_o defer_v our_o repentance_n to_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n his_o justice_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n which_o shall_v above_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o afraid_a to_o displease_v he_o because_o he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o flesh_n abuse_v to_o make_v man_n to_o despair_v of_o 13._o ezech._n 33._o 10_o 11_o esa_n 22._o 12_o 13._o all_o grace_n or_o future_a good_a and_o therefore_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o present_a delight_n of_o sin_n say_v with_o the_o epicure_n let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o 32._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o especial_o and_o most_o ordinary_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n abuse_v god_n temporal_a benefit_n unto_o evil_n which_o be_v original_o good_a be_v unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o use_n of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n good_a to_o those_o who_o use_v they_o well_o and_o evil_a unto_o those_o that_o abuse_v they_o unto_o sin_n and_o of_o this_o kind_n be_v worldly_a prosperity_n with_o all_o earthly_a benefit_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n immunity_n from_o danger_n and_o such_o like_a the_o which_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n abuse_v for_o the_o rob_n of_o our_o soul_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o they_o with_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n as_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n pride_n profaneness_n neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n ordinance_n tyranny_n oppression_n cruelty_n with_o innumerable_a other_o of_o this_o part._n christian_n warfare_n 2._o part._n hellish_a brood_n as_o elsewhere_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v §._o 3_o that_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v prosperity_n to_o the_o be_v get_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o but_o especial_o among_o and_o above_o the_o rest_n do_v our_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v this_o worldly_a prosperity_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o beget_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o other_o wickedness_n whereby_o man_n heart_n be_v empty_v of_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o true_a wisdom_n be_v make_v capable_a and_o fit_a to_o receive_v all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o to_o run_v in_o a_o headlong_a course_n into_o all_o kind_n of_o horrible_a and_o hellish_a impiety_n of_o which_o we_o have_v too_o lamentable_a experience_n in_o these_o our_o day_n wherein_o few_o make_v conscience_n of_o any_o sin_n not_o punishable_a by_o humane_a law_n which_o offer_v unto_o they_o either_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n as_o neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n bitter_a curse_v blasphemous_a swear_v profanation_n of_o god_n sabbath_n cruelty_n oppression_n bribery_n extorsion_n whoredom_n drunkenness_n fraud_n usury_n deceitful_a deal_v and_o matchless_a pride_n show_v especial_o in_o shameless_a and_o monstrous_a fashion_n of_o apparel_n whereby_o woman_n be_v transform_v into_o man_n and_o man_n into_o woman_n and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o these_o mischief_n but_o carnal_a security_n whereby_o man_n bless_v themselves_o in_o their_o wicked_a course_n and_o put_v far_o from_o they_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o together_o with_o they_o their_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o from_o whence_o do_v this_o security_n arise_v and_o spring_v but_o from_o our_o abundance_n of_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n long_a prosperity_n peace_n and_o plenty_n abuse_v by_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n which_o make_v man_n to_o forget_v god_n because_o they_o find_v

xv._o of_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v to_o the_o faithful_a 77_o sect._n 1_o that_o it_o witness_v first_o pardon_v of_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n 77_o 2_o second_o it_o witness_v our_o sanctification_n 78_o 3_o three_o that_o we_o be_v in_o all_o estate_n bless_v 79_o 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n 79_o cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n 81_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 81_o 2_o the_o second_o be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v it_o in_o us._n 81_o 3_o the_o three_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o 81_o 4_o that_o it_o be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a 82_o 5_o that_o it_o keep_v itself_o clear_a before_o god_n and_o man_n 82_o 6_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n know_v itself_o to_o be_v so_o 83_o 7_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o merry_a and_o cheerful_a 84_o 8_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o it_o 85_o cap._n xvii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o preserve_v it_o be_v get_v 86_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 86_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o know_v god_n reveal_v will_n and_o apply_v it_o for_o use_v 87_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n 88_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n 89_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v 90_o the_o second_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v the_o main_a part_n and_o principal_a duty_n of_o it_o which_o we_o ought_v general_o to_o perform_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n cap._n i._n of_o the_o main_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 92_o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o do_v all_o those_o duty_n which_o god_n have_v command_v 92_o 2_o of_o that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 93_o 3_o that_o this_o obedience_n must_v be_v perform_v after_o a_o evangelicall_a manner_n 94_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v join_v in_o it_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 94_o cap._n ii_o of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n 95_o sect._n 1_o of_o piety_n comprise_v in_o it_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 95_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v piety_n take_v from_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_z necessity_n of_o it_o cap._n iii_o of_o our_o adhere_n and_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n 99_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n 99_o 2_o of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o 100_o 3_o the_o property_n of_o sound_a resolution_n as_o first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v universal_a 101_o 4_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o adhere_n unto_o god_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n 102_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v confirm_v our_o resolution_n of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n 103_o cap._n four_o of_o trust_n affiance_n and_o hope_v in_o god_n 105_o sect._n 1_o of_o affiance_n in_o god_n and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o it_o 105_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o affiance_n 106_o 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 107_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n 108_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o 109._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o 109_o 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 110_o 3_o of_o rejoice_v in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o 111_o 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 112_o 5_o of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n 113_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v it_o 114_o 7_o of_o passive_a obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o affliction_n 115_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o humility_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o join_v with_o his_o love_n and_o of_o god_n external_a worship_n with_o the_o body_n 116_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 116_o 2_o that_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o 117_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n 118_o 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 119_o 5_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o utility_n of_o humility_n 120_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o humility_n 121_o 7_o of_o external_a worship_n with_o our_o body_n 122_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 123_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o thing_n general_o require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n 123_o 2_o of_o prayer_n and_o invocation_n 124_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n minister_n 125_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o hearer_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v their_o preparation_n 125_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v 126_o 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 127_o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n 129_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v 129_o 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v in_o lawful_a oath_n 130_o 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n 131_o 4_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 131_o 5_o of_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n of_o the_o outward_a rest_n 132_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n 133_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n 133_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o 134_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n 135_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n 135_o 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o 136_o 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n 137_o 7_o the_o manner_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o as_o ourselves_o 138_o 8_o that_o natural_a self-love_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o charity_n but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o spiritual_a 138_o 9_o the_o property_n of_o lawful_a self-love_n 139_o 10_o that_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n 139_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v charity_n 140_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n 140_o 2_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 141_o 3_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o 142_o 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o charity_n 142_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o general_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o excellency_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 144_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o authority_n in_o general_a and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 146_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n and_o first_o of_o man_n and_o wife_n towards_o one_o another_o 147_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n towards_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n 148_o 6_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n 148_o 7_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o servant_n 149_o 8_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n and_o people_n 149_o 9_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o subject_n 150_o cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n 151_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o of_o anger_n and_o hatred_n 151_o 2_o of_o the_o inward_a duty_n and_o virtue_n here_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

a_o godly_a life_n be_v make_v easy_a through_o the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o father_n assist_v us._n 825_o 3_o that_o god_n the_o son_n join_v with_o we_o take_v away_o all_o difficulty_n 827_o 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v make_v easy_a by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n 829_o 5_o that_o the_o save_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n make_v it_o easy_a and_o familiar_a 829_o 6_o that_o christian_a fortitude_n overcom_v all_o difficulty_n and_o make_v a_o godly_a life_n easy_a 830_o 7_o of_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o christian_a fortitude_n 831_o 8_o that_o by_o daily_a and_o constant_a practice_n we_o may_v easy_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n 833_o 9_o that_o worldling_n take_v more_o pain_n about_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n then_o be_v require_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n 835_o cap._n xv._o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a mopish_a and_o melancholic_a but_o 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ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n and_o mean_n of_o pious_a duty_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o the_o main_a and_o substantial_a duty_n of_o righteousness_n as_o we_o see_v in_o god_n own_o choice_n who_o prefer_v mercy_n before_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n 33._o hos_fw-la 6._o 6._o esa_n 58._o 3_o 6._o mat._n 12._o 1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n levit._fw-la 24._o 9_o exod._n 29._o 33._o mercy_n and_o love_n before_o a_o external_a fast_n or_o the_o outward_a rest_n of_o the_o sabbath_n which_o be_v but_o a_o mean_n of_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o spiritual_a rest_v from_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o profit_n of_o piety_n the_o second_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o profit_n of_o piety_n which_o may_v much_o induce_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n of_o it_o for_o if_o man_n heart_n be_v set_v chief_o upon_o 6._o psal_n 4._o 6._o gain_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o inquire_v after_o it_o upon_o all_o occasion_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v many_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a and_o if_o their_o affection_n and_o desire_n be_v inflame_v and_o enlarge_v according_a to_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o profit_n which_o they_o pursue_v then_o when_o our_o judgement_n be_v convince_v and_o persuade_v that_o there_o be_v most_o gain_n in_o godliness_n there_o be_v great_a reason_n why_o our_o heart_n shall_v be_v set_v upon_o it_o as_o our_o chief_a treasure_n but_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o godliness_n be_v gain_v yea_o 6._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 6._o great_a gain_n with_o contentation_n where_o he_o make_v not_o the_o gain_n of_o godliness_n to_o depend_v upon_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o contentment_n as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o profit_n in_o it_o unless_o we_o be_v content_v with_o it_o but_o that_o it_o be_v the_o effect_n and_o a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o godliness_n to_o make_v we_o content_v with_o all_o estate_n and_o 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purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o speak_v brief_o of_o the_o particular_a precept_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n before_o i_o or_o before_o my_o face_n the_o main_a scope_n and_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o worship_n jehovah_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n in_o trinity_n of_o person_n and_o unity_n of_o essence_n and_o no_o other_o god_n beside_o he_o for_o to_o have_v god_n be_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n all-sufficient_a incomprehensible_a omnipotent_a immutable_a eternal_a just_a merciful_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o adhere_v and_o 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our_o mind_n enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n without_o which_o our_o devotion_n will_v be_v no_o better_o than_o superstition_n and_o all_o our_o endeavour_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n mere_a will-worship_n and_o idolatry_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o idolater_n who_o in_o stead_n of_o worship_v the_o only_a true_a god_n worship_n stock_n stone_n and_o image_n saint_n and_o angel_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v god_n will_v in_o their_o devotion_n do_v their_o own_o will_n and_o therefore_o tire_v themselves_o and_o spend_v all_o their_o strength_n in_o vain_a §._o sect._n 2_o of_o adhere_v to_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o but_o of_o this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o

to_o sing_v praise_n unto_o our_o god_n for_o it_o be_v 1._o psal_n 147._o 1._o pleasant_a and_o praise_n be_v comely_a second_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o if_o we_o perform_v he_o require_v nothing_o else_o at_o our_o hand_n nor_o any_o other_o requital_n for_o all_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o us._n and_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n use_v 14._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o psal_n 50._o 13_o 14._o in_o every_o thing_n give_v thanks_n for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n concern_v you_o three_o that_o it_o be_v most_o please_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o calf_n of_o the_o lip_n be_v much_o more_o acceptable_a then_o of_o bull_n and_o goat_n four_o let_v we_o continual_o meditate_v upon_o god_n manifold_a and_o inestimable_a mercy_n bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o time_n past_a his_o eternal_a love_n our_o election_n creation_n the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n our_o vocation_n and_o effectual_a call_n to_o the_o participation_n of_o this_o great_a benefit_n from_o which_o innumerable_a other_o be_v exclude_v our_o justification_n sanctification_n continual_a preservation_n together_o with_o our_o assure_a hope_n of_o glorification_n with_o all_o special_a blessing_n which_o from_o day_n to_o day_n he_o bestow_v upon_o us._n with_o all_o which_o our_o heart_n will_v be_v fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o praise_n &_o thanksgiving_n if_o we_o thorough_o meditate_v on_o they_o especial_o if_o withal_o we_o consider_v our_o unworthines_n of_o the_o least_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o according_a to_o jacobs_n example_n 10._o gen._n 32._o 10._o compare_v god_n inestimable_a mercy_n with_o our_o demerit_n last_o let_v we_o meditate_v and_o consider_v what_o a_o foul_a vice_n ungratitude_n be_v &_o how_o vile_a and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n &_o man_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v never_o let_v it_o go_v unpunished_a nor_o suffer_v any_o to_o enjoy_v his_o benefit_n who_o through_o their_o ungratitude_n will_v not_o acknowledge_v they_o nor_o render_v the_o praise_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n the_o four_o and_o last_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v obedience_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n whereby_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o submit_v ourselves_o our_o will_n and_o action_n whole_o unto_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n both_o in_o do_v all_o that_o he_o require_v and_o in_o patient_a suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o impose_v so_o that_o this_o obedience_n be_v of_o two_o kind_n first_o our_o active_a obedience_n to_o god_n law_n whereby_o we_o conform_v our_o whole_a man_n unto_o the_o reveal_v will_n of_o god_n the_o which_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o a_o infallible_a note_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v that_o which_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a from_o that_o which_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n we_o will_v keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o this_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o his_o commandment_n be_v not_o grievous_a the_o 15._o joh._n 14._o 15._o property_n of_o this_o obedience_n be_v these_o first_o that_o it_o be_v absolute_a unto_o whatsoever_o 3._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 3._o god_n require_v and_o admit_v of_o no_o discourse_n of_o reason_n when_o we_o know_v his_o will_n but_o whether_o profit_n or_o disprofit_v honour_n or_o disgrace_n the_o favour_n or_o displeasure_n of_o man_n do_v follow_v upon_o it_o we_o be_v to_o do_v the_o thing_n that_o he_o 29._o act._n 4._o 19_o &_o 5._o 29._o injoin_v second_o it_o must_v be_v total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n and_o subject_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n we_o must_v obey_v god_n in_o all_o his_o commandment_n at_o all_o time_n neither_o add_v nor_o detract_n nor_o decline_v therefrom_o 7._o gal._n 3._o 10._o deut._n 12._o 32._o jos_n 1._o 7._o on_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o on_o the_o left_a neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o obey_v god_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o neglect_v other_o or_o in_o many_o and_o most_o thing_n and_o not_o in_o some_o few_o for_o he_o that_o thus_o sin_v in_o one_o thing_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o but_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n for_o the_o rule_n 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o of_o our_o life_n observe_v one_o table_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o worship_v he_o both_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o only_o for_o some_o small_a time_n but_o 75._o luke_n 1._o 74_o 75._o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n our_o obedience_n must_v be_v 1._o deut._n 11._o 1._o with_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o like_o our_o love_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v it_o must_v be_v perform_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n but_o especial_o the_o lord_n require_v the_o inward_a obedience_n of_o the_o heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o 2._o pro._n 23._o 26._o john_n 4._o 23._o luke_n 1._o 74._o 2._o chro._n 25._o 2._o delight_v we_o must_v worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o before_o his_o face_n and_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o do_v that_o which_o be_v right_a unless_o we_o do_v it_o upright_o it_o must_v be_v voluntary_a with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n for_o love_n make_v every_o burden_n light_n and_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n not_o to_o be_v grievous_a yet_o this_o internal_a obedience_n be_v not_o sufficient_a unless_o the_o external_a be_v join_v with_o it_o 3._o 1._o john_n 5._o 3._o for_o god_n will_v be_v worship_v with_o the_o whole_a man_n with_o our_o body_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o soul_n with_o our_o outward_a action_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o inward_a affection_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v it_o now_o the_o mean_n which_o may_v move_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o yield_v this_o obedience_n be_v these_o first_o we_o must_v consider_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v create_v we_o to_o this_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o luke_n 1._o 74._o rom._n 6._o 18._o end_n that_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n when_o we_o be_v by_o sin_n utter_o lose_v have_v redeem_v we_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o son_n most_o precious_a blood_n that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n we_o shall_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o from_o the_o slavery_n of_o satan_n that_o we_o shall_v spend_v our_o day_n in_o god_n service_n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o riches_n of_o reward_n and_o that_o liberal_a wage_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v free_o promise_v to_o give_v unto_o those_o who_o faithful_o serve_v he_o in_o which_o respect_n we_o may_v just_o say_v of_o our_o active_a obedience_n as_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o passive_a that_o all_o our_o service_n in_o this_o present_a world_n be_v not_o worthy_a the_o glory_n 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o which_o shall_v be_v reveyl_v for_o it_o be_v slight_a short_a and_o imperfect_a but_o shall_v cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n three_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o our_o best_a service_n be_v mingle_v with_o many_o imperfection_n and_o stain_a with_o our_o corruption_n yet_o god_n in_o christ_n will_v accept_v of_o it_o and_o not_o only_o pardon_v our_o want_n but_o reward_v our_o will_n and_o work_n for_o he_o will_v 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o accept_v of_o our_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o of_o our_o sincere_a affection_n as_o of_o perfect_a action_n four_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v assure_v of_o all_o god_n promise_n for_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a for_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n and_o of_o that_o 8._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o which_o be_v to_o come_v neither_o do_v god_n require_v our_o obedience_n for_o his_o own_o sake_n for_o he_o be_v most_o absolute_a in_o perfection_n and_o our_o righteousness_n do_v not_o

mean_n be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n judgement_n 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o execute_v on_o the_o wicked_a which_o be_v so_o many_o instruction_n unto_o we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o avoid_v his_o displeasure_n that_o we_o be_v not_o partaker_n with_o they_o in_o their_o punishment_n so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o the_o righteous_a see_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v fear_v god_n and_o deride_v their_o folly_n and_o the_o apostle_n 6._o psal_n 52._o 6._o tell_v we_o that_o the_o former_a example_n of_o god_n judgement_n be_v write_v for_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 11._o our_o learning_n that_o they_o may_v admonish_v we_o to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o harm_n lest_o we_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o evil_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v the_o diligent_a read_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v call_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n 9_o psal_n 19_o 9_o because_o they_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o us._n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n injoin_v the_o king_n to_o have_v the_o law_n with_o he_o and_o to_o read_v therein_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n that_o he_o 19_o deut._n 17._o 19_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v the_o lord_n his_o god_n for_o in_o they_o be_v contain_v many_o commandment_n injoin_v many_o exhortation_n move_v and_o many_o reason_n persuade_v to_o this_o fear_n fear_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a let_v all_o the_o earth_n fear_v the_o lord_n let_v all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o for_o he_o speak_v and_o it_o be_v do_v he_o command_v and_o it_o stand_v fast_o o_o fear_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o his_o saint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o 28._o psal_n 33._o 8_o 9_o &_o 34._o 9_o isa_n 8._o 13._o heb._n 12._o 28._o fear_v he_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o when_o god_n command_v any_o thing_n not_o to_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n unto_o which_o the_o 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psal_n 90._o 12._o second_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o end_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v call_v the_o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 14._o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o last_o and_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v make_v effectual_a be_v fervent_a prayer_n for_o it_o be_v no_o natural_a faculty_n or_o habit_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o promise_v to_o put_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o 40._o jer._n 32._o 39_o 40._o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o faithful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o psalmist_n who_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o knit_v their_o heart_n unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v fear_v his_o name_n 11._o psal_n 86._o 11._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o last_o virtue_n require_v be_v humility_n whereby_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v god_n power_n justice_n majesty_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o infinite_a perfection_n and_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n imperfection_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n we_o do_v renounce_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n as_o not_o belong_v unto_o we_o and_o ascribe_v it_o whole_o unto_o god_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o right_o appertain_v so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o humility_n to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n even_o to_o the_o ground_n as_o the_o word_n import_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o god_n most_o heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o contrariwise_o to_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n alone_o even_o of_o all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v in_o we_o or_o be_v do_v by_o we_o from_o who_o alone_o we_o have_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o name_n give_v the_o glory_n and_o of_o daniel_n o_o lord_n righteousness_n belong_v unto_o 11._o dan._n 9_o 7_o 11._o thou_o but_o unto_o we_o confusion_n of_o face_n because_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o humility_n be_v first_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n infiniteness_n in_o all_o excellency_n goodness_n and_o perfection_n in_o which_o he_o be_v so_o incomprehensible_o glorious_a that_o when_o we_o come_v in_o his_o presence_n it_o make_v we_o to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o what_o opinion_n soever_o before_o we_o have_v of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n even_o as_o the_o light_n of_o a_o glow-worm_n be_v quite_o dazzle_v when_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v upon_o it_o thus_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o majesty_n ezechiel_n be_v cast_v to_o the_o ground_n manoah_n conclude_v that_o he_o shall_v 5._o ezech._n 2._o 1._o judg._n 13._o 22._o esa_n 6._o 5._o die_v esayas_n cry_v out_o woe_n be_v i_o for_o i_o be_o undo_v because_o i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o unclean_a lip_n etc._n etc._n for_o my_o eye_n have_v see_v the_o king_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o job_n have_v see_v the_o lord_n abhor_a himself_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n 6._o job_n 42._o 6._o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o this_o god_n mighty_a and_o glorious_a in_o himself_o be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o confer_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o above_o all_o that_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o his_o only_a son_n to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o will_v make_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o to_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o to_o say_v with_o david_n who_o be_o i_o and_o my_o 22._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 18_o 22._o house_n that_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o hitherto_o wherefore_o thou_o be_v great_a o_o lord_n god_n for_o there_o be_v none_o like_o thou_o etc._n etc._n second_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n as_o abraham_n acknowledge_v and_o in_o respect_n 27._o gen._n 18._o 27._o of_o our_o soul_n which_o howsoever_o they_o be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o the_o corruption_n derive_v from_o they_o unto_o we_o they_o be_v whole_o defile_v in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o with_o original_a corruption_n and_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o regard_n we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n and_o to_o say_v with_o he_o father_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o be_o no_o more_o 15._o luk._n 15._o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o or_o do_v by_o we_o to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o have_v it_o of_o god_n free_a 10._o 1._o cor._n

posterity_n that_o in_o the_o sweat_n of_o their_o face_n they_o shall_v eat_v their_o bread_n by_o which_o borrow_a speech_n from_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o who_o labour_n with_o their_o hand_n be_v mean_v that_o all_o of_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n shall_v serve_v god_n with_o pain_n and_o diligence_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o call_n which_o they_o have_v take_v upon_o they_o as_o magistrate_n in_o their_o government_n minister_n in_o their_o study_n preach_v and_o other_o ministerial_a function_n the_o artificer_n and_o craftsman_n in_o his_o science_n and_o trade_n the_o husbandman_n in_o the_o work_n of_o husbandry_n and_o it_o be_v indefinite_o say_v in_o job_n that_o man_n be_v bear_v unto_o labour_n as_o the_o spark_n 7._o job_n 5._o 7._o fly_v upward_o so_o that_o he_o who_o will_v have_v passport_n to_o lead_v a_o idle_a life_n must_v forgo_v the_o privilege_n of_o be_v a_o man_n yea_o not_o only_o man_n but_o woman_n also_o be_v tie_v to_o this_o task_n of_o daily_a labour_n in_o their_o calling_n neither_o may_v they_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o idleness_n as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v but_o must_v take_v 27._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 14._o pro._n 31._o 27._o pain_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o state_n either_o in_o work_v with_o their_o hand_n if_o they_o be_v poor_a or_o by_o govern_v their_o family_n and_o with_o the_o good_a huswife_n in_o the_o proverbe_n look_v well_o to_o the_o way_n of_o their_o household_n or_o some_o other_o honest_a employment_n which_o may_v keep_v they_o from_o idleness_n fit_v they_o for_o a_o charge_n and_o make_v they_o more_o helpefull_a unto_o other_o and_o in_o some_o kind_n or_o other_o profitable_a member_n of_o the_o common_a wealth_n for_o if_o they_o consume_v their_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n and_o according_a to_o the_o common_a custom_n of_o many_o in_o the_o world_n spend_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o morning_n which_o they_o can_v spare_v from_o sleep_n in_o 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their_o heart_n will_n and_o inward_a affection_n for_o if_o the_o heart_n of_o king_n themselves_o must_v not_o be_v lift_v up_o above_o their_o brethren_n then_o much_o less_o shall_v the_o heart_n 20._o deut._n 17._o 20._o of_o inferior_a governor_n in_o family_n be_v thus_o exalt_v five_o they_o must_v govern_v in_o the_o lord_n as_o his_o vicegerent_n and_o deputy_n and_o chief_o aim_v therein_o at_o god_n glory_n remember_v that_o from_o he_o they_o have_v all_o their_o authority_n and_o that_o they_o exercise_v not_o their_o own_o but_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o good_a jehoshaphat_n to_o his_o judge_n take_v 6._o 2._o chro._n 19_o 6._o heed_n what_o you_o do_v for_o you_o judge_v not_o for_o man_n but_o for_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v with_o you_o in_o judgement_n and_o this_o must_v make_v they_o chief_o to_o aim_v by_o their_o government_n to_o contain_v their_o inferior_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n that_o 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governor_n be_v the_o minister_n of_o god_n to_o they_o for_o good_a if_o they_o do_v well_o 4._o rom._n 13._o 4._o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o justice_n &_o love_n which_o be_v require_v in_o government_n the_o thing_n require_v unto_o the_o administration_n of_o their_o government_n be_v justice_n and_o love_n the_o which_o must_v be_v temper_v the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o that_o love_n may_v moderate_v and_o sweeten_v justice_n and_o justice_n may_v keep_v love_n unpartial_a and_o upright_o lest_o our_o action_n savour_v of_o nothing_o but_o justice_n seem_v rigorous_a and_o expose_v we_o to_o hatred_n and_o love_v not_o guide_v nor_o back_v by_o justice_n degenerate_a into_o dote_a fondness_n and_o so_o expose_v we_o to_o contempt_n whereas_o both_o right_o mix_v the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o will_v cause_v reverence_n and_o obedience_n the_o which_o mixture_n must_v be_v use_v in_o all_o our_o action_n towards_o all_o under_o our_o government_n although_o these_o virtue_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v diverse_o and_o the_o one_o to_o be_v more_o manifest_v than_o the_o other_o according_a to_o occasion_n time_n person_n and_o desert_n for_o though_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o yet_o those_o especial_o who_o excel_v in_o god_n grace_n and_o profit_v most_o in_o all_o religious_a christian_a and_o civil_a duty_n and_o to_o such_o our_o love_n must_v be_v most_o manifest_v to_o encourage_v they_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o good_a course_n and_o to_o draw_v other_o to_o follow_v their_o example_n the_o which_o be_v david_n practice_n as_o he_o profess_v who_o though_o he_o be_v indifferent_o just_a towards_o all_o his_o subject_n yet_o his_o love_n exceed_v towards_o the_o faithful_a of_o the_o land_n and_o those_o which_o walk_v 6._o psal_n 102._o 6._o in_o a_o perfect_a way_n but_o especial_o our_o love_n and_o justice_n must_v appear_v in_o our_o reward_n and_o chastisement_n which_o be_v the_o main_n bond_n and_o very_a sinew_n of_o government_n we_o must_v reward_v those_o who_o deserve_v well_o partly_o by_o our_o word_n commend_v their_o good_a action_n which_o be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n to_o well-doing_n as_o the_o apostle_n impli_v when_o he_o use_v it_o as_o a_o reason_n to_o persuade_v inferior_n to_o their_o duty_n do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a say_v he_o and_o thou_o shall_v have_v praise_n of_o the_o same_o the_o which_o our_o saviour_n will_v use_v to_o 3._o rom._n 13._o 3._o his_o servant_n at_o the_o last_o day_n well_o do_v good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n thou_o have_v 23._o mat._n 25._o 23._o be_v faithful_a over_o a_o few_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o partly_o by_o deed_n the_o which_o must_v savour_n both_o of_o justice_n in_o give_v they_o their_o due_a wage_n and_o of_o love_n and_o bounty_n by_o give_v according_a to_o our_o ability_n gift_n to_o encourage_v they_o in_o their_o well-deserving_a chastisement_n also_o must_v be_v use_v towards_o they_o who_o will_v not_o otherwise_o be_v reclaim_v from_o their_o fault_n nor_o keep_v in_o due_a order_n either_o in_o word_n only_o by_o gentle_a or_o more_o sharp_a reproof_n according_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n or_o by_o stripe_n when_o nothing_o else_o will_v serve_v for_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v offend_v against_o god_n in_o neglect_v be_v his_o deputy_n to_o glorify_v 29._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 29._o he_o in_o his_o justice_n against_o ourselves_o by_o become_v accessary_a to_o their_o sin_n against_o the_o party_n offend_v who_o we_o reclaim_v not_o but_o suffer_v they_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o wickedness_n to_o their_o destruction_n against_o those_o of_o the_o same_o family_n who_o by_o this_o impunity_n we_o encourage_v to_o follow_v their_o ill_a example_n and_o the_o whole_a society_n which_o be_v hereby_o make_v obnoxious_a to_o god_n justice_n but_o this_o correction_n be_v only_o good_a when_o it_o be_v necessary_a be_v like_o

mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o but_o as_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v lead_v into_o tentation_n so_o also_o that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o evil_a §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v bear_v our_o affliction_n with_o patience_n and_o what_o thing_n be_v require_v hereunto_o and_o these_o be_v the_o rule_n which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v before_o affliction_n befall_v us._n in_o our_o affliction_n the_o main_n duty_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v that_o we_o bear_v they_o with_o patience_n which_o be_v that_o passive_a obedience_n whereby_o we_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n will_n with_o all_o meekness_n humility_n and_o contentation_n in_o all_o estate_n bear_v his_o fatherly_a chastisement_n quiet_o constant_o and_o willing_o till_o he_o deliver_v we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o lawful_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o our_o affliction_n so_o that_o if_o we_o will_v right_o demean_v ourselves_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o trouble_n we_o must_v bear_v they_o with_o patience_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o obedience_n humility_n and_o contentation_n whereby_o we_o meek_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n good_a pleasure_n to_o be_v chastise_v of_o he_o and_o to_o bear_v that_o cross_n which_o he_o impose_v say_v with_o eli_n it_o be_v the_o 18._o 1._o sam._n 3._o 18._o lord_n let_v he_o do_v what_o seem_v good_a unto_o he_o and_o with_o david_n here_o i_o be_o 26._o 2._o sam._n 15._o 26._o let_v he_o do_v unto_o i_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o his_o eye_n and_o with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n not_o as_o i_o will_v but_o as_o thou_o will_v second_o that_o we_o bear_v our_o cross_n 42._o mat._n 26._o 39_o 42._o quiet_o with_o david_n not_o open_v our_o mouth_n to_o murmur_v and_o mutter_v 9_o psal_n 39_o 9_o because_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o have_v impose_v it_o and_o profess_v with_o job_n that_o we_o will_v lay_v our_o hand_n upon_o our_o mouth_n keep_v silence_n and_o speak_v no_o more_o and_o 37._o job_n 39_o 37._o howsoever_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o grieve_v moderate_o in_o our_o affliction_n as_o be_v the_o chastizement_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o our_o sin_n which_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o we_o must_v not_o despise_v yet_o we_o must_v labour_v as_o much_o as_o may_v 3._o heb._n 12._o 6._o jer._n 5._o 3._o be_v to_o be_v free_a from_o tumultuous_a passion_n from_o repine_v against_o god_n providence_n or_o rage_v against_o the_o inferior_a mean_n of_o our_o affliction_n which_o be_v but_o as_o rod_n in_o his_o hand_n imitate_v as_o near_o as_o we_o can_v the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v bring_v out_o as_o a_o sheep_n to_o the_o slaughter_n and_o as_o 7._o esa_n 53._o 7._o a_o sheep_n before_o the_o shearer_n be_v dumb_a so_o open_v he_o not_o his_o mouth_n three_o there_o be_v require_v constancy_n whereby_o we_o resolve_v to_o bear_v our_o burden_n so_o long_o till_o god_n who_o lay_v it_o upon_o we_o do_v put_v to_o his_o help_a hand_n and_o take_v it_o off_o that_o be_v we_o must_v not_o use_v unlawful_a mean_n to_o shift_v it_o from_o we_o nor_o murmur_n against_o god_n providence_n while_o it_o lie_v heavy_a upon_o we_o but_o hold_v out_o to_o bear_v it_o with_o all_o patience_n till_o god_n give_v we_o lawful_a mean_n to_o be_v ease_v of_o it_o which_o that_o we_o may_v do_v we_o must_v after_o one_o assault_n be_v past_a prepare_v ourselves_o for_o another_o and_o like_o good_a pilot_n in_o a_o storm_n after_o we_o have_v break_v many_o billow_n we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v secure_a but_o still_o be_v in_o readiness_n expect_v other_o never_o cease_v our_o care_n and_o diligence_n till_o we_o be_v safe_o arrive_v in_o the_o haven_n of_o rest_n and_o this_o our_o saviour_n have_v warn_v we_o of_o when_o he_o say_v that_o he_o who_o will_v be_v his_o disciple_n must_v take_v up_o his_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v he_o 23._o luk._n 9_o 23._o and_o the_o apostle_n james_n will_v not_o have_v our_o patience_n only_o to_o begin_v well_o but_o to_o have_v her_o perfect_a work_n and_o lack_v nothing_o last_o there_o be_v require_v to_o 4._o jam._n 1._o 4._o this_o patience_n that_o we_o bear_v our_o affliction_n willing_o and_o cheerful_o not_o because_o we_o can_v do_v no_o otherwise_o but_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o readiness_n as_o 17._o rom._n 8._o 18_o 28._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o be_v send_v of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n can_v and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o truth_n will_v dispose_v of_o they_o for_o our_o good_a and_o this_o our_o cheerfulness_n must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o readiness_n to_o praise_v and_o magnify_v god_n name_n not_o so_o much_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o affliction_n themselves_o though_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o great_a measure_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v we_o have_v in_o our_o great_a affliction_n just_a cause_n to_o bless_v god_n with_o job_n 21._o job_n 1._o 21._o and_o with_o the_o church_n to_o acknowledge_v the_o 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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 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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

body_n a_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o his_o external_a suffering_n as_o his_o betray_n by_o his_o own_o apostle_n his_o apprehension_n by_o his_o cruel_a enemy_n who_o hale_v he_o before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n as_o a_o malefactor_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n false_o accuse_v he_o who_o have_v commit_v no_o sin_n and_o in_o who_o mouth_n there_o be_v no_o guile_n unjust_o condemn_v he_o who_o be_v just_a and_o innocent_a mock_v and_o scorn_v he_o blindfolded_z and_z buffet_v he_o revile_v and_o spit_v upon_o he_o clothe_v he_o with_o purple_a and_o crown_v he_o with_o thorn_n whip_v and_o torment_v he_o crucify_v and_o kill_v he_o and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o this_o kind_n of_o death_n which_o be_v most_o bitter_a and_o painful_a ignominious_a and_o shameful_a accurse_a and_o uncomfortable_a see_v he_o suffer_v not_o only_o a_o bodily_a death_n but_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o be_v utter_o empty_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8._o phil._n 2._o 8._o of_o all_o divine_a comfort_n and_o be_v as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o forsake_v of_o god_n in_o his_o own_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n which_o make_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o upon_o the_o cross_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o thus_o also_o we_o have_v matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o those_o thing_n which_o follow_v his_o death_n as_o from_o his_o triumph_n upon_o the_o cross_n over_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n satan_n death_n hell_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n from_o his_o descension_n and_o burial_n whereby_o he_o be_v hold_v for_o a_o time_n under_o the_o arrest_n of_o death_n from_o those_o thing_n likewise_o which_o be_v do_v by_o he_o in_o his_o state_n of_o exaltation_n as_o his_o resurrection_n mansion_n upon_o the_o earth_n for_o the_o space_n of_o forty_o day_n teach_v and_o instruct_v his_o disciple_n in_o those_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o his_o kingdom_n his_o ascension_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o there_o make_v intercession_n for_o us._n and_o that_o which_o follow_v of_o all_o these_o as_o the_o general_a effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n so_o have_v we_o matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o christ_n kingly_a office_n by_o which_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n in_o all_o glory_n majesty_n and_o power_n he_o reign_v over_o all_o the_o world_n and_o more_o peculiarly_a over_o his_o church_n and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v upon_o the_o part_n of_o his_o kingly_a office_n which_o be_v his_o special_a administration_n and_o general_a and_o last_o judgement_n in_o the_o former_a we_o may_v consider_v the_o government_n of_o his_o church_n and_o the_o abolition_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n in_o that_o we_o may_v meditate_v on_o his_o call_n and_o gather_v of_o it_o out_o of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o consecration_n of_o it_o be_v gather_v by_o his_o presence_n and_o protection_n provide_v for_o it_o all_o necessary_n and_o preserve_v it_o from_o all_o danger_n where_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o meditate_v upon_o all_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a which_o he_o have_v and_o will_v bestow_v general_o upon_o his_o whole_a church_n and_o also_o upon_o those_o which_o he_o have_v particular_o and_o in_o special_a manner_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o both_o in_o our_o preservation_n from_o evil_a and_o fruition_n of_o good_a the_o abolition_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n be_v the_o overthrow_n and_o destruction_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n and_o especial_o that_o grand_a adversary_n antichrist_n the_o whore_n of_o babylon_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o external_a mean_n of_o execute_v god_n decree_n of_o election_n moreover_o we_o may_v have_v plentiful_a matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o the_o external_a mean_n of_o execute_v the_o decree_n of_o our_o election_n as_o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o we_o in_o christ_n wherein_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n grace_n and_o all_o good_a thing_n in_o this_o life_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v upon_o the_o alone_a condition_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v lively_a and_o effectual_a bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n so_o also_o from_o the_o mean_n whereby_o this_o covenant_n be_v administer_v namely_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n both_o which_o afford_v unto_o we_o plentiful_a matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o the_o degree_n likewise_o of_o the_o execute_n god_n decree_n of_o election_n and_o reprobation_n as_o the_o love_n and_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o degree_n of_o the_o declaration_n of_o this_o love_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o afterward_o the_o first_o degree_n in_o this_o life_n be_v our_o effectual_a call_n the_o part_n whereof_o be_v our_o election_n and_o separation_n from_o the_o world_n god_n donation_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o we_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o and_o final_o our_o insition_n into_o christ_n and_o union_n with_o he_o from_o the_o mean_n of_o execute_v this_o our_o call_n which_o be_v the_o save_a hearing_n of_o the_o word_n the_o soften_a of_o our_o hard_a heart_n make_v they_o humble_a contrite_a penitent_a and_o sorrowful_a for_o sin_n which_o be_v all_o preparative_n to_o our_o sound_a conversion_n and_o regeneration_n whereby_o we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n be_v quicken_v and_o reviue_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n effectual_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n from_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n thus_o begin_v in_o we_o we_o may_v have_v much_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n as_o of_o the_o illumination_n of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n of_o justify_v faith_n with_o the_o cause_n effect_n degree_n property_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o our_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n our_o reconciliation_n and_o adoption_n and_o manifold_a other_o privilege_n of_o the_o faithful_a of_o which_o i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v hereafter_o the_o special_a fruit_n of_o faith_n respect_v our_o justification_n as_o our_o entrance_n into_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o stand_v the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n confidence_n free_a access_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n peace_n of_o conscience_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o a_o holy_a glory_v in_o god_n benefit_n the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n respect_v our_o adoption_n as_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n hope_v christian_a liberty_n so_o also_o we_o have_v excellent_a matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o our_o sanctification_n the_o cause_n effect_n degree_n property_n mean_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o and_o from_o the_o special_a part_n of_o it_o our_o mortification_n unto_o sin_n and_o vinification_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n from_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v but_o begin_v in_o this_o life_n and_o to_o be_v perfect_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o that_o by_o reason_n hereof_o the_o relic_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o sin_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o blindness_n in_o our_o mind_n error_n in_o our_o judgment_n impurity_n in_o our_o conscience_n forgetfulness_n in_o our_o memory_n rebellion_n in_o our_o will_n security_n impenitency_n infidelity_n and_o hardness_n in_o our_o heart_n corruption_n and_o disorder_n in_o our_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o all_o these_o many_o sin_n break_v out_o into_o our_o action_n and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o those_o special_a sin_n and_o corruption_n whereunto_o our_o nature_n be_v most_o prone_a and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o often_o overtake_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o that_o they_o may_v no_o long_o bear_v this_o sway_n in_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n so_o also_o we_o have_v here_o occasion_n to_o meditate_v of_o our_o begin_a sanctity_n in_o all_o our_o part_n and_o action_n of_o the_o internal_a holiness_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o change_n that_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o repentance_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a from_o corruption_n to_o grace_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o all_o our_o inward_a faculty_n as_o the_o holiness_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n in_o their_o spiritual_a illumination_n whereby_o they_o become_v wise_a and_o prudent_a in_o the_o thing_n appertain_v to_o god_n and_o our_o salvation_n the_o purge_n of_o our_o

up_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o impotency_n to_o supply_v they_o with_o firm_a confidence_n &_o break_v through_o all_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o god_n who_o be_v so_o able_a and_o true_a of_o his_o word_n will_v gracious_o grant_v these_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v command_v we_o to_o ask_v and_o that_o as_o he_o have_v enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hearty_a love_n and_o fervent_a desire_n after_o the_o more_o full_a fruition_n of_o that_o good_a or_o freedom_n from_o that_o evil_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a so_o he_o will_v perfect_v his_o own_o good_a work_n replenish_v that_o room_n which_o himself_o have_v prepare_v and_o satisfy_v those_o holy_a desire_n which_o by_o his_o good_a spirit_n he_o have_v wrought_v in_o us._n which_o confidence_n may_v move_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o glory_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o our_o corruption_n and_o of_o our_o fruition_n of_o those_o grace_n wherein_o as_o yet_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o imperfect_a §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n the_o last_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v our_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n which_o must_v not_o be_v sudden_a and_o abrupt_a see_v this_o be_v neither_o comely_a nor_o profitable_a but_o deliberate_a and_o by_o degree_n and_o as_o orator_n prescribe_v in_o the_o art_n of_o rhetoric_n and_o elocution_n that_o we_o shall_v begin_v with_o a_o low_a voice_n quiet_a affection_n and_o action_n and_o so_o rise_v by_o degree_n till_o we_o come_v to_o our_o high_a pitch_n of_o extension_n and_o earnestness_n both_o of_o inward_a and_o outward_a motion_n not_o to_o break_v off_o abrupt_o in_o this_o height_n but_o remit_v both_o voice_n affection_n and_o action_n by_o degree_n so_o must_v we_o do_v in_o this_o case_n for_o have_v begin_v our_o meditation_n in_o intellectual_a discourse_n with_o quiet_a mind_n and_o calm_a affection_n and_o raise_v they_o to_o that_o height_n of_o fervency_n and_o devotion_n while_o we_o have_v labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a taste_n in_o the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a we_o must_v not_o make_v a_o abrupt_a conclusion_n but_o with_o some_o remission_n of_o our_o former_a fervour_n compose_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o their_o former_a quietness_n and_o calmness_n and_o first_o we_o must_v cast_v back_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o review_v our_o former_a exercise_n and_o to_o examine_v how_o we_o have_v perform_v it_o and_o what_o fruit_n and_o benefit_v our_o heart_n and_o soul_n have_v feel_v and_o taste_v in_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o have_v well_o succeed_v we_o be_v to_o congratulate_v with_o our_o own_o soul_n in_o the_o joyful_a fruition_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o to_o give_v the_o whole_a glory_n to_o god_n by_o who_o help_n only_o we_o have_v so_o well_o prosper_v in_o this_o exercise_n render_v unto_o he_o with_o cheerful_a heart_n all_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v direct_v we_o in_o our_o course_n enlighten_v our_o mind_n confirm_v our_o memory_n inflame_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n with_o his_o love_n and_o true_a devotion_n give_v unto_o they_o a_o lively_a taste_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n in_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a the_o which_o our_o thanksgiving_n we_o may_v enlarge_v from_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o if_o it_o be_v some_o point_n of_o doctrine_n for_o enlighten_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o truth_n and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v some_o grace_n and_o virtue_n for_o reveal_v the_o beauty_n excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o to_o our_o understanding_n for_o cause_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o love_v it_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o for_o work_v it_o in_o some_o measure_n in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n if_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n for_o teach_v we_o his_o way_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o they_o or_o if_o it_o be_v a_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o discover_v to_o our_o mind_n the_o deformity_n heinousness_n and_o danger_n and_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o true_a loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o but_o if_o we_o have_v find_v many_o want_n and_o weakness_n in_o the_o perform_n of_o it_o as_o dulness_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n wander_v thought_n and_o worldly_a distraction_n coldness_n of_o devotion_n deadness_n of_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n hereof_o little_a taste_n of_o sweetness_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v pardon_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o corruption_n and_o then_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o untowardness_n let_v we_o resolve_v to_o use_v our_o best_a mean_n to_o remove_v they_o against_o the_o next_o time_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o exercise_n with_o more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n final_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o whole_a exercise_n by_o recommend_v ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n which_o some_o writer_n on_o this_o argument_n do_v call_v oblation_n or_o offering_n whereby_o we_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n desire_v no_o long_a to_o live_v unto_o the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v do_v he_o service_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o deny_v our_o own_o will_n that_o they_o may_v be_v submit_v unto_o he_o and_o crave_v his_o protection_n against_o all_o enemy_n who_o will_v hinder_v we_o in_o this_o our_o resolution_n and_o direction_n and_o assistance_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n may_v be_v suitable_a and_o answerable_a both_o to_o our_o general_a profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o to_o those_o conceit_n desire_n and_o resolution_n which_o we_o have_v express_v in_o our_o last_o meditation_n and_o so_o repose_v ourselves_o with_o holy_a and_o quiet_a security_n upon_o the_o care_n and_o providence_n of_o our_o gracious_a father_n we_o may_v profitable_o conclude_v this_o exercise_n by_o sing_v to_o god_n praise_v some_o part_n or_o verse_n of_o david_n psalm_n suitable_a to_o our_o present_a disposition_n or_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o former_a meditation_n 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 §._o sect._n 1_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o choice_n what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o have_v thus_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o meditation_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o i_o propound_v a_o example_n of_o it_o according_a to_o the_o former_a rule_n and_o direction_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n whereon_o we_o purpose_v to_o meditate_v and_o then_o to_o discourse_v of_o it_o with_o our_o understanding_n and_o to_o feel_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o which_o must_v be_v do_v in_o a_o soliloquie_n between_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n or_o rather_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o itself_o after_o this_o manner_n now_o that_o thou_o have_v o_o my_o soul_n sequester_v thyself_o from_o all_o society_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v some_o secret_a conference_n between_o thou_o and_o thyself_o in_o the_o alone_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o own_o conscience_n make_v choice_n of_o some_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o thou_o may_v spend_v thy_o pain_n and_o time_n with_o most_o profit_n for_o thy_o spiritual_a good_a that_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n thou_o may_v erect_v thy_o build_n with_o more_o ease_n and_o fruit_n and_o what_o fit_a matter_n upon_o this_o present_a occasion_n can_v thou_o choose_v to_o think_v upon_o then_o upon_o that_o excellent_a grace_n and_o duty_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o after_o it_o be_v begin_v accompany_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n as_o a_o chief_a agent_n in_o all_o this_o work_n upon_o what_o better_a argument_n can_v thou_o meditate_v then_o upon_o this_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n have_v so_o much_o beat_v upon_o yea_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o think_v so_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v it_o the_o subject_n of_o his_o own_o sermon_n but_o be_v to_o ascend_v commend_v it_o at_o his_o last_o farewell_n to_o his_o apostle_n as_o the_o chief_a theme_n

before_o at_o large_a the_o four_o duty_n be_v reprehension_n whereby_o we_o rebuke_v those_o that_o witting_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o wilful_o continue_v in_o it_o without_o amendment_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n require_v where_o he_o charge_v we_o to_o have_v no_o fellowship_n with_o the_o unfruitful_a 11._o epe_v 15._o 11._o work_n of_o darkness_n but_o to_o reprove_v they_o rather_o imply_v that_o if_o we_o see_v sin_n in_o our_o brother_n and_o do_v not_o rebuke_v he_o for_o it_o have_v a_o call_n thereunto_o we_o have_v communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o he_o and_o be_v accessary_a to_o his_o sin_n the_o right_a course_n of_o perform_v which_o duty_n our_o saviour_n plain_o set_v down_o if_o thy_o brother_n shall_v trespass_v against_o 15._o matth._n 18._o 15._o thou_o go_v and_o tell_v his_o fault_n between_o thou_o and_o he_o alone_o and_o if_o he_o shall_v hear_v thou_o thou_o have_v gain_v thy_o brother_n etc._n etc._n which_o duty_n if_o we_o neglect_v we_o hate_v our_o brother_n in_o truth_n whatsoever_o show_v we_o make_v to_o the_o contrary_a and_o do_v nothing_o hereby_o but_o discover_v our_o self-love_n which_o make_v we_o loath_a to_o trouble_v ourselves_o in_o so_o unpleasant_a a_o business_n and_o suffer_v other_o rather_o to_o perish_v in_o their_o sin_n than_o we_o will_v venture_v the_o alienation_n of_o their_o heart_n from_o we_o by_o give_v they_o any_o distaste_n and_o this_o reason_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o press_v this_o duty_n thou_o shall_v not_o hate_v thy_o brother_n in_o thy_o heart_n 17._o leu._n 19_o 17._o but_o thou_o shall_v in_o any_o wise_a rebuke_n thy_o neighbour_n and_o not_o suffer_v sin_n upon_o he_o the_o five_o duty_n be_v exhortation_n whereby_o we_o incite_v and_o provoke_v other_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o godliness_n prick_v forward_o those_o which_o be_v dull_a and_o sluggish_a dehort_v and_o dissuade_v from_o vice_n and_o sin_n those_o that_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o encourage_v 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israel_n for_o their_o freedom_n out_o of_o the_o egyptian_a bondage_n and_o for_o drown_v their_o enemy_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n for_o which_o moses_n miriam_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o people_n 15._o exod._n 15._o man_n and_o woman_n rejoice_v before_o god_n and_o sing_v unto_o he_o song_n of_o deliverance_n the_o which_o they_o yearly_a renew_v in_o a_o most_o solemn_a manner_n in_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o feast_n of_o the_o passeover_n wherein_o they_o literal_o magnify_v god_n mercy_n for_o that_o temporary_a deliverance_n and_o typical_o for_o their_o spiritual_a redemption_n from_o sin_n satan_n and_o all_o other_o enemy_n of_o their_o salvation_n by_o the_o true_a paschall_n lamb_n the_o messiah_n who_o be_v to_o be_v slay_v and_o offer_v to_o god_n his_o father_n as_o a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n and_o all-sufficient_a price_n of_o redemption_n

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it_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_v both_o for_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a good_a for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o upright_o shall_v deliver_v he_o but_o transgressor_n shall_v 8._o pro._n 11._o 8._o be_v take_v in_o their_o naughtiness_n so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o many_o be_v the_o trouble_n 19_o psal_n 34_o 17_o 19_o of_o the_o righteous_a but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o for_o when_o the_o righteous_a cry_n the_o lord_n hear_v and_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o their_o trouble_n according_a to_o his_o gracious_a promise_n call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n i_o will_v 15._o psal_n 50._o 15._o deliver_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v i_o and_o therefore_o this_o also_o shall_v effectual_o move_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v hereby_o all_o estate_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o we_o and_o even_o affliction_n themselves_o be_v turn_v to_o our_o 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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 i●_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 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besot_v with_o the_o love_n of_o this_o paint_a strumpet_n that_o they_o think_v all_o time_n lose_v which_o be_v not_o spend_v in_o win_v and_o gain_v she_o so_o that_o when_o christ_n invit_v they_o unto_o his_o marriage_n supper_n to_o feast_v they_o with_o spiritual_a delicacy_n that_o god_n grace_n may_v be_v so_o 17._o luk._n 14._o 16_o 17._o strengthen_v in_o they_o as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n they_o present_o pretend_v excuse_n and_o will_v not_o come_v for_o 43._o joh._n 12._o 42_o 43._o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n we_o must_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v contemn_v it_o as_o vain_a and_o worthless_a in_o comparison_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o heavenly_a glory_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o the_o world_n prosperity_n which_o we_o dote_v so_o much_o upon_o will_n be_v thus_o abuse_v become_v a_o 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