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behalf_n against_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o gospel_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o common_a enemy_n of_o nature_n in_o they_o all_o though_o these_o two_o earthen_a pot-sherds_a a_o corrupt_a and_o righteous_a party_n do_v sometime_o dash_v one_o another_o in_o piece_n they_o still_o find_v it_o their_o joint_a interest_n to_o piece_n up_o again_o and_o lay_v their_o head_n together_o to_o consult_v at_o one_o table_n against_o the_o true_a saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a righteous_a law-saul_n that_o sierce_o fight_v satan_n battle_n against_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o saint_n when_o everlasting_o righteous_a gospel_n paul_n he_o become_v the_o most_o dangerous_a enemy_n to_o and_o disturber_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o his_o worldly_a territory_n or_o universal_a province_n in_o the_o whole_a world_n for_o than_o he_o can_v discover_v all_o his_o wile_n and_o cabinet-counsel_n as_o elisha_n the_o king_n of_o syria_n and_o yet_o the_o natural_a spirit_n with_o its_o mouth_n tongue_n and_o whole_a 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and_o master_n the_o demolish_n death-work_n of_o the_o cross_n upon_o it_o can_v only_o do_v this_o satan_n be_v ride_v this_o mystical_a beast_n the_o natural_a or_o legal_a spirit_n in_o paul_n towards_o damascus_n against_o the_o gospel_n christ_n meet_v he_o throw_v off_o that_o rider_n for_o ever_o and_o not_o only_o for_o a_o season_n as_o from_o balaam_n strike_v down_o the_o beast_n flat_a to_o the_o earth_n the_o earthly_a natural_a spirit_n as_o well_o as_o literal_a body_n of_o paul_n the_o latter_a be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o former_a christ_n turn_v about_o his_o understanding_n and_o heart_n or_o will_v into_o a_o full_a career_n of_o opposition_n to_o the_o devil_n design_n and_o kingdom_n so_o he_o present_o preach_v the_o gospel_n at_o damascus_n whither_o he_o be_v come_v with_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n to_o persecute_v it_o then_o forthwith_o the_o devil_n and_o profess_v jew_n hunt_v and_o force_v he_o out_o of_o the_o city_n but_o let_v satan_n 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full_a account_n in_o the_o following-word_n vers._n 2._o while_o the_o sun_n or_o the_o light_n or_o the_o moon_n or_o the_o star_n be_v not_o darken_v nor_o the_o cloud_n return_v after_o the_o rain_n ver._n 3._o in_o the_o day_n when_o the_o keeper_n of_o the_o house_n shall_v tremble_v and_o the_o strong_a man_n shall_v bow_v themselves_o and_o the_o grinder_n cease_v because_o they_o be_v few_o and_o those_o that_o look_v out_o of_o the_o window_n be_v darken_v ver._n 4._o and_o the_o door_n shall_v be_v shut_v in_o the_o street_n when_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o grind_n be_v low_a and_o he_o shall_v rise_v up_o at_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bird_n and_o all_o the_o daughter_n of_o '_o music_n shall_v be_v bring_v low_o these_o expression_n do_v represent_v the_o weak_a decay_a state_n of_o man_n in_o old_a age_n which_o bring_v sorrow_n and_o darkness_n upon_o he_o and_o at_o length_n a_o period_n to_o his_o bodily_a life_n and_o all_o sensual_a delight_n and_o this_o figurative_o point_n at_o the_o like_a mystical_a decay_n gray_a hair_n old_a age_n and_o death_n bring_v as_o god_n displeasure_n on_o the_o most_o righteous_a fruitful_a life_n of_o man_n spirit_n under_o the_o cross._n but_o all_o these_o mark_n of_o god_n displeasure_n on_o our_o natural_a body_n and_o spirit_n as_o find_v in_o enmity_n to_o he_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o his_o everlasting_a kindness_n to_o obedient_a saint_n as_o the_o very_a mean_n and_o way_n of_o translate_n they_o into_o his_o everlasting_a righteous_a spiritual_a creature_n life_n for_o a_o season_n saint_n rejoice_v in_o their_o enlighten_v nature_n as_o law-servant_n find_v delight_n in_o the_o literal_a and_o mystical_a sun_n moon_n and_o star_n of_o this_o world_n but_o they_o be_v make_v obedient_a to_o god_n dispensation_n of_o turn_v the_o light_n of_o this_o mystical_a sun_n moon_n and_o star_n as_o well_o as_o literal_a into_o darkness_n to_o their_o spirit_n as_o well_o as_o body_n in_o both_o which_o there_o be_v a_o time_n appoint_v for_o all_o man_n once_o to_o die_v heb._n 9_o 27._o the_o mystical_a death_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o all_o decay_n of_o a_o tendency_n thereunto_o do_v solomon_n figure_n out_o here_o by_o the_o decay_v of_o the_o body_n in_o the_o decline_a age_n thereof_o the_o keeper_n of_o the_o house_n that_o will_v tremble_v and_o the_o strong_a man_n that_o shall_v bow_v themselves_o outward_a limb_n and_o part_n of_o the_o body_n sigure_n out_o the_o inward_a sense_n and_o intellectual_a power_n of_o the_o natural_a spirit_n as_o operate_n by_o the_o organ_n of_o the_o body_n the_o decay_n of_o bodily_a life_n in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o power_n thereof_o be_v feel_v and_o experience_v also_o by_o the_o inward_a faculty_n and_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v exercise_v by_o they_o hence_o old_a man_n grow_v weak_a feeble_a and_o imperfect_a in_o the_o operation_n thereof_o and_o so_o be_v bring_v back_o again_o into_o the_o condition_n of_o child_n inward_a and_o outward_a power_n and_o sense_n of_o body_n and_o spirit_n tremble_v and_o bow_v themselves_o in_o the_o literal_a and_o mystical_a old_a age_n of_o both_o the_o grinder_n will_v cease_v and_o those_o that_o look_v out_o of_o the_o window_n be_v darken_a the_o outward_a and_o inward_a sense_n and_o instrument_n by_o which_o man_n have_v take_v in_o the_o supply_n of_o light_n and_o comfort_n from_o the_o suitable_a object_n of_o both_o in_o the_o visible_a and_o invible_a part_n of_o this_o world_n will_v fail_v and_o become_v altogether_o unfit_a for_o such_o use_n and_o service_n then_o the_o door_n shall_v be_v shut_v in_o the_o street_n etc._n etc._n ver_fw-la 4._o and_o all_o the_o daughter_n of_o music_n shall_v be_v bring_v low_o all_o the_o joy_n and_o delight_n of_o man_n youthful_a flourish_n in_o mind_n and_o body_n
who_o the_o lord_n abhor_v psal._n 10._o 3._o as_o they_o he_o and_o his_o true_a what_o profit_n then_o can_v man_n expect_v of_o all_o his_o labour_n under_o the_o sun_n in_o but_o a_o first-covenant_n life_n and_o righteousness_n nothing_o below_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o new-creature_n constant_a right_a steady_a spirit_n psal._n 51._o 10._o and_o principle_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n signify_v any_o thing_n as_o to_o his_o true_a salvation_n when_o he_o reckon_v he_o have_v all_o he_o have_v nothing_o of_o durable_a life_n riches_n food_n or_o clothing_n but_o be_v wretched_a miserable_a poor_a blind_a and_o naked_a the_o wisdom_n of_o self-confident_a man_n miss_v the_o design_n and_o principal_a intendment_n of_o god_n in_o the_o whole_a scripture_n to_o preach_v up_o the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n in_o the_o first-covenant-law_n be_v good_a in_o its_o kind_n but_o to_o assert_v this_o to_o be_v a_o everlasting_a gospel-life_n or_o state_n of_o true_a salvation_n be_v the_o high_a evil_n the_o very_a doctrine_n satan_n preach_v to_o eve_n you_o shall_v not_o die_v at_o all_o the_o life_n you_o have_v in_o the_o first-creation_n that_o be_v but_o natural_a be_v eternal_a this_o be_v man_n and_o satan_n accurse_v other_o gospel_n hand_v to_o man_n with_o great_a confidence_n in_o the_o word_n of_o their_o twist_a humane_a and_o serpentine_a wisdom_n to_o establish_v and_o warrant_v man_n in_o their_o own_o righteousness_n holy_a flesh_n for_o salvation_n be_v the_o very_a doctrine_n of_o devil_n it_o be_v a_o set_n up_o of_o man_n and_o angel_n in_o their_o spirit_n of_o nature_n against_o god_n spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n all_o that_o final_o persist_v in_o this_o doctrine_n and_o way_n in_o stead_n of_o the_o saint_n everlasting_a rest_n will_v 〈◊〉_d the_o lake_n of_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n enmity_n to_o god_n and_o his_o gospel-spirit_n be_v inseparable_a from_o the_o restore_a 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adjunct_n of_o that_o wherein_o man_n true_a felicity_n consist_v he_o must_v look_v for_o it_o in_o thing_n eternal_a or_o never_o find_v it_o and_o these_o be_v not_o see_v by_o natural_a understanding_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 18._o the_o literal_a sense_n of_o these_o word_n be_v evident_a to_o the_o common_a understanding_n and_o universal_a experience_n of_o mankind_n the_o spiritual_a be_v a_o mystery_n to_o the_o high_a wisdom_n of_o the_o most_o enlighten_v righteous_a party_n of_o man_n in_o but_o their_o own_o single_a spirit_n of_o nature_n short_a of_o spiritual_a light_n man_n therein_o esteem_v and_o value_v only_o the_o cleanse_v 〈◊〉_d rich_a and_o fruitful_a mystical_a house_n or_o land_n of_o his_o own_o nature_n as_o that_o which_o will_v continue_v for_o ever_o so_o desire_v it_o may_v be_v call_v by_o his_o own_o name_n this_o be_v the_o inward_a thought_n of_o the_o wise_a rich_a and_o full_a first-covenant_n saint_n in_o his_o holy_a 〈◊〉_d the_o sandy-foundationed_a building_n though_o he_o see_v such_o holy_a wise_a man_n perish_v as_o well_o as_o brutish_a fool_n in_o the_o corrupt_a life_n of_o nature_n psal._n 49._o 10._o 11._o man_n call_v his_o land_n or_o outward_a possession_n by_o his_o own_o name_n be_v the_o literal_a shadow_n of_o this_o mystical_a folly_n yet_o 〈◊〉_d posterity_n approve_v 〈◊〉_d saying_n vers_fw-la 13._o steer_v the_o same_o course_n do_v the_o same_o thing_n and_o so_o generation_n after_o generation_n go_v to_o the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o death_n where_o they_o never_o see_v light_n vers_n 19_o through_o the_o unsuspected_a wile_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n be_v new_a raw_a stager_n 〈◊〉_d one_o after_o another_o in_o the_o fame_n 〈◊〉_d they_o reject_v the_o voice_n and_o instruction_n of_o true_a wisdom_n as_o the_o great_a folly_n they_o say_v to_o true_a seer_n see_v not_o prophesy_v not_o unto_o we_o right_a thing_n they_o hate_v the_o lord_n prophet_n as_o ahab_n micajah_n embrace_v satan_n with_o their_o smooth_a word_n of_o deceit_n isa._n 30._o 9_o 10._o thus_o one_o generation_n of_o visible_a saint_n in_o holy_a flesh_n after_o another_o passes_z away_o into_o the_o same_o dismal_a end_n eternal_a death_n as_o find_v from_o first_o to_o last_o a_o serpentine_a generation_n of_o viper_n fix_v in_o enmity_n to_o god_n holy_a spirit_n they_o say_v they_o be_v true_a spiritual_a jew_n but_o christ_n say_v they_o be_v of_o the_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n rev._n 3._o 9_o this_o generation_n pass_v away_o and_o yet_o pass_v not_o away_o mat._n 24._o 3_o 4._o though_o always_o pass_o how_o so_o why_o new_a comer_n into_o this_o world_n still_o keep_v up_o the_o old_a trade_n the_o same_o spirit_n principle_n and_o persuasion_n all_o along_o satan_n reign_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n thereof_o a_o fresh_a supply_n of_o new_a teacher_n and_o hearer_n carry_v on_o satan_n work_n to_o their_o own_o eternal_a ruin_n t._n but_o the_o earth_n abide_v for_o ever_o that_o be_v man_n be_v and_o angel_n immortal_a spirit_n in_o the_o earthy_a leaky_a first-creation_n make_v thereof_o all_o of_o they_o that_o refuse_v to_o have_v that_o first-creation_n build_v take_v down_o in_o order_n to_o become_v new_a bottle_n or_o vessel_n by_o christ_n new-creation_n workmanship_n fit_v to_o hold_v the_o new-wine_n or_o spirit_n of_o his_o kingdom_n do_v through_o the_o immortality_n of_o their_o being_n become_v the_o subject_n of_o god_n unchangeable_a wrath_n for_o their_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o he_o by_o which_o they_o have_v make_v themselves_o vessel_n of_o dishonour_n and_o everlasting_a contempt_n this_o be_v such_o recompense_n of_o their_o error_n as_o be_v meet_v even_o the_o vengeance_n of_o eternal_a fire_n rom._n 1._o 27._o judas_n 7._o on_o mystical_a more_o than_o literal_a sodom_n mat._n 11._o 24._o all_o that_o yield_v up_o all_o receive_v in_o the_o first-creation_n to_o be_v fill_v and_o clothe_v with_o the_o everlasting_a life_n and_o righteousness_n 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in_o a_o scripture_n sense_n god_n judgement_n that_o make_v the_o visible_a or_o invisible_a glory_n and_o excellency_n of_o this_o world_n be_v perish_v vanity_n the_o only_a object_n of_o all_o their_o desire_n delight_n labour_n and_o love_n all_o inward_a mystical_a riches_n heap_v up_o in_o the_o fruitful_a exercise_n of_o a_o restore_a first-covenant_n life_n under_o the_o fructify_a influencing_n of_o christ_n as_o a_o sleshly_a bridegroom_n be_v passant_a vanity_n as_o mortal_a and_o perishable_a as_o the_o life_n and_o outward_a concern_v of_o the_o body_n that_o all_o man_n know_v to_o be_v so_o and_o will_v make_v themselves_o wing_n and_o slay_v away_o or_o depart_v from_o all_o the_o possessor_n thereof_o this_o then_o leave_v the_o title_n wise_a only_o to_o the_o spritual_a saint_n that_o be_v count_v the_o very_a fool_n of_o all_o by_o all_o but_o such_o as_o himself_o that_o be_v by_o all_o fool_n as_o not_o fit_a to_o live_v any_o long_o upon_o the_o earth_n among_o 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divine_a spiritual_n heavenly_a most_o concern_v thing_n and_o truth_n moreover_o from_o the_o changableness_n and_o mortality_n of_o it_o alway'_v expose_v to_o death_n and_o loss_n all_o therefore_o that_o trust_n therein_o must_v needs_o meet_v with_o eternal_a vexation_n of_o spirit_n this_o be_v yet_o more_o full_o witness_v vers._n xvi_o for_o there_o be_v no_o remembrance_n of_o the_o wise_a more_o than_o of_o the_o fool_n for_o ever_o see_v that_o which_o now_o be_v in_o the_o day_n to_o come_v shall_v all_o be_v forget_v and_o how_o die_v the_o wise_a man_n as_o the_o fool._n man_n in_o the_o corrupt_a and_o man_n in_o the_o righteous_a life_n of_o nature_n be_v bring_v to_o a_o equality_n in_o the_o grave_n of_o both_o death_n level_n their_n spirit_n as_o well_o as_o body_n all_o the_o fade_a inward_a or_o outward_a riches_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n literal_a or_o mystical_a such_o profess_v first-covenant_n saint_n as_o crucify_a christ_n for_o the_o life_n and_o doctrine_n of_o the_o second_o that_o come_v to_o nought_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 8._o will_v vanish_v and_o come_v to_o nothing_o however_o good_a in_o their_o kind_n and_o for_o a_o season_n the_o high_a excellency_n beauty_n and_o glory_n of_o humane_a or_o angelical_a nature_n be_v all_o that_o be_v now_o so_o in_o the_o day_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v forget_v it_o have_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n but_o be_v all_o small_a or_o no_o account_n with_o god_n while_o it_o last_v spiritual_a seer_n god_n watchman_n warn_v both_o the_o righteous_a and_o wicked_a of_o this_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n as_o well_o as_o publican_n and_o harlot_n that_o in_o the_o life_n of_o nature_n corrupt_a or_o righteous_a they_o will_v all_o likewise_o perish_v and_o the_o establish_a 〈◊〉_d find_v the_o high_a and_o most_o criminal_a sinner_n ezek._n 3_o 16-21_a and_o ch_z 18._o 20._o 28._o ch_n 33._o 11-19_a the_o same_o cross_n or_o slame_a gospel-sword_n they_o refuse_v to_o submit_v to_o in_o love_n will_v be_v upon_o they_o in_o sinal_a wrath_n js._n 1._o 19_o 20._o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o what_o need_v of_o far_a testimony_n let_v the_o righteous_a turn_n from_o his_o righteousness_n to_o his_o old_a sin_n in_o corrupt_a nature_n or_o turn_v it_o into_o the_o high_a wickedness_n by_o set_v it_o up_o against_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n let_v he_o turn_v from_o his_o righteousness_n either_o of_o these_o two_o way_n he_o lie_v down_o in_o sorrow_n with_o the_o fool_n or_o fix_v common_a sinner_n of_o the_o gentile_n for_o ever_o ezek._n 33._o 13._o this_o dismal_a end_n come_v both_o to_o such_o righteous_a man_n exalt_v to_o heaven_n in_o the_o restore_a life_n of_o the_o first_o and_o light_n of_o the_o second_o instead_o of_o admission_n into_o the_o kingdom_n will_v be_v lay_v under_o great_a final_a wrath_n then_o literal_a sodom_n as_o their_o most_o dreadful_a doom_n and_o amaze_a disappointment_n they_o have_v reject_v confidence_n in_o god_n and_o he_o their_o confidence_n in_o themselves_o jer._n 2._o 37._o by_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n in_o the_o first_o against_o god_n in_o the_o second-covenant_n they_o become_v of_o a_o changeable_n people_n of_o god_n a_o unchangeable_a synagogue_n of_o satan_n in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n and_o union_n with_o the_o devil_n all_o fix_v in_o nature_n corrupt_a or_o righteous_a fool_n or_o wise_a therein_o will_v go_v to_o the_o same_o tophet_n prepare_v for_o both_o under_o unquenchable_a wrath_n and_o the_o say_v righteous_a have_v the_o worst_a on_o it_o there_o for_o ever_o vers._n xvii_o therefore_o i_o hate_v life_n because_o the_o work_n that_o be_v wrought_v under_o the_o sun_n be_v grievous_a unto_o i_o for_o all_o be_v vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n solomon_n in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n see_v all_o he_o have_v be_v long_o do_v in_o his_o own_o vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n all_o his_o 〈◊〉_d and_o labour_n therein_o grievous_a to_o he_o right_o consider_v and_o review_v all_o in_o the_o infallible_a light_n of_o true_a wisdom_n he_o argue_v himself_o into_o a_o most_o concern_v duty_n without_o which_o christ_n say_v none_o can_v be_v his_o disciple_n the_o hate_v his_o own_o life_n with_o all_o the_o desire_n design_n thought_n way_n righteousness_n wisdom_n and_o best_a thing_n thereof_o as_o vanish_v shadow_n for_o the_o durable_a riches_n wisdom_n life_n righteousness_n and_o thing_n of_o god_n all_o pleasure_n and_o delusive_a joy_n in_o the_o former_a all_o love_n of_o this_o world_n the_o delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n he_o find_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o next_o enmity_n to_o god_n jam._n 4._o 4._o and_o so_o destructive_a to_o man_n in_o nature_n corrupt_a or_o righteous_a since_o the_o fall_n be_v man_n find_v hate_v and_o hateful_a to_o god_n and_o one_o another_o as_o scramble_n for_o a_o happiness_n to_o they_o all_o out_o of_o thing_n that_o can_v never_o make_v any_o one_o of_o they_o happy_a but_o leave_v every_o one_o in_o the_o eternal_a loss_n of_o their_o own_o soul_n it_o be_v a_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n on_o all_o obstinate_a seeker_n for_o happiness_n where_o god_n have_v abundant_o convince_v and_o warn_v they_o it_o be_v never_o to_o be_v find_v it_o shall_v be_v so_o solomon_n reason_n for_o hate_v this_o life_n and_o man_n whole_a course_n and_o race_n therein_o be_v because_o it_o and_o all_o do_v in_o it_o under_o the_o sun_n be_v grievous_a unto_o he_o not_o only_o unprofitable_a to_o the_o worker_n towards_o happiness_n but_o direct_o destructive_a to_o his_o whole_a be_v when_o this_o be_v discover_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o and_o to_o man_n all_o the_o former_a delusive_a mirth_n joy_n and_o laughter_n be_v spoil_v then_o nature_n grow_v sullen_a and_o angry_a at_o the_o discoverer_n fight_v continual_o against_o it_o in_o the_o very_a saint_n flesh_n be_v offend_v at_o offend'_v and_o grieve_v oppose_v and_o fight_v against_o the_o say_a spirit_n as_o paul_n find_v even_o holy_a flesh_n righteous_a nature_n in_o all_o its_o work_n desire_n and_o thought_n to_o do_v rom._n 7._o vers._n xviii_o yea_o i_o hate_v all_o my_o labour_n which_o i_o have_v take_v under_o the_o sun_n because_o i_o shall_v leave_v it_o unto_o the_o man_n that_o shall_v be_v after_o i_o in_o the_o former_a verse_n he_o hate_v his_o own_o vain_a life_n in_o this_o all_o his_o vain_a labour_n therein_o as_o both_o and_o all_o vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n not_o only_o unprofitable_a but_o grievous_a to_o he_o life_n and_o work_n principle_n and_o operation_n here_o he_o give_v another_o reason_n for_o hate_v they_o because_o he_o shall_v leave_v the_o product_n and_o result_v of_o all_o such_o his_o labour_n to_o the_o man_n that_o shall_v be_v after_o he_o
of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n a_o short_a blaze_n in_o this_o mortal_a world_n and_o away_o after_o their_o resurrection_n of_o damnation_n they_o will_v have_v time_n enough_o to_o pay_v their_o sad_a reckon_n under_o the_o flaming_n forth_o of_o unquenchable_a wrath_n upon_o they_o this_o will_v they_o have_v from_o god_n hand_n when_o saint_n clear_o see_v this_o twofold_a issue_n of_o their_o trouble_n and_o other_o prosperity_n in_o this_o world_n can_v they_o envy_v will_v they_o not_o pity_v they_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o one_o and_o prosperity_n of_o the_o other_o be_v both_o but_o a_o dream_n truth_n will_v out_o at_o last_o in_o the_o endless_a end_n both_o arrive_n at_o and_o come_v to_o in_o eternal_a life_n or_o death_n when_o the_o wicked_a awake_a out_o of_o their_o dreamish_a happiness_n god_n will_v despise_v their_o image_n destroy_v their_o life_n and_o all_o their_o false_a comfort_n in_o the_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a psal._n 73._o 20._o when_o saint_n awake_v out_o of_o their_o afflictiondream_v they_o will_v be_v satisfy_v with_o god_n heavenly_a image_n and_o his_o new-creature_n life_n psal._n 17._o 15._o one_o have_v but_o a_o imaginary_a happiness_n the_o other_o imaginary_a trouble_n all_o be_v but_o a_o vain_a show_n psal._n 39_o 6._o as_o saint_n more_o plentiful_o feed_v on_o the_o lord_n never-perishing_a meat_n from_o his_o heavenly_a table_n they_o be_v more_o strengthen_v in_o that_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o which_o they_o bring_v forth_o never-perishing_a fruit_n unto_o god_n god_n require_v and_o delight_n in_o their_o eat_n and_o drink_v abundant_o at_o his_o heavenly_a table_n the_o glorious_a fruit_n of_o his_o divine_a and_o creature-spirit_n the_o tree_n of_o life_n they_o can_v never_o be_v too_o much_o fill_v with_o his_o spirit_n eph._n 5._o 18._o and_o fruit_n thereof_o no_o riot_v or_o excess_n at_o his_o table_n never_o too_o much_o of_o his_o wine_n the_o more_o any_o feed_n at_o his_o table_n the_o more_o they_o discover_v and_o nauseate_a satan_n worldly_a meat_n and_o wine_n let_v he_o gild_v his_o perish_a vanity_n with_o never_o so_o near_o a_o resemblance_n of_o christ_n meat_n '_o twon_v do_v they_o can_v spy_v out_o his_o contemptible_a meat_n under_o all_o the_o beautiful_a disguise_n he_o put_v upon_o they_o and_o reject_v they_o see_v then_o the_o mystery_n and_o truth_n of_o solomon_n declaration_n here_o there_o be_v nothing_o better_o for_o a_o man_n then_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v the_o good_a of_o all_o his_o spiritual_a labour_n which_o never_o be_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 58._o all_o other_o labour_n in_o man_n own_o nature_n be_v in_o vain_a as_o to_o his_o grand_a concern_v life_n fruit_n labour_n nothing_o vain_a in_o a_o new-creation_n state_n all_o in_o the_o old_a all_o be_v unchangeable_a in_o the_o new_a all_o vanish_v in_o the_o old_a tree_n and_o fruit_n root_n and_o branch_n womb_n and_o birth_n fruit_n in_o the_o new_a be_v peaceable_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n in_o a_o union_n of_o mind_n with_o god_n not_o so_o in_o the_o old_a all_o there_o be_v do_v in_o a_o spirit_n of_o enmity_n to_o god_n even_o the_o best_a and_o most_o righteous_a work_n of_o man_n by_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o god_n new-covenant_n spirit_n abraham_n be_v justify_v and_o not_o by_o faith_n only_o jam._n 2._o 21-24_a such_o work_n wrought_v in_o god_n or_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n be_v ingredient_n into_o the_o saint_n justification_n not_o any_o work_n or_o deed_n of_o the_o law-spirit_n of_o nature_n rom._n 4._o 2-6_a the_o true_a saint_n do_v not_o live_v war_n or_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n but_o against_o it_o in_o the_o spirit_n the_o roll_a principle_n in_o man_n denominate_v a_o predominant_a exercise_n of_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n with_o the_o vile_a affection_n and_o brutish_a lust_n thereof_o denominate_v man_n a_o beast_n the_o roll_a exercise_n of_o the_o enlighten_v principle_n of_o nature_n declare_v a_o man_n a_o legal_a christian_a or_o at_o least_o a_o moral_a heathen_a the_o roll_a exercise_n of_o the_o gospel-spirit_n in_o man_n make_v a_o spiritual_a saint_n a_o gospel-christian_a and_o now_o by_o this_o open_n of_o these_o word_n into_o the_o mystical_a truth_n of_o they_o be_v not_o exclude_v a_o shadowy_a literal_a sense_n thereof_o as_o countenance_v a_o right_a and_o free_a use_n of_o the_o concern_v of_o bodily_a life_n for_o the_o end_n by_o god_n intend_v in_o they_o against_o the_o folly_n of_o those_o that_o from_o a_o evil_a covetousness_n and_o vain_a self-tormenting_a solicitude_n find_v no_o heart_n or_o power_n to_o eat_v thereof_o to_o the_o best_a advantage_n of_o the_o life_n that_o be_v more_o than_o meat_n and_o the_o body_n that_o be_v more_o than_o raiment_n mat._n 6._o 25._o vers._n xxv_o for_o who_o can_v eat_v or_o who_o else_o can_v hasten_v hereunto_o more_o than_o i_o solomon_n here_o declare_v his_o privilege_n through_o the_o awak'n_v wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o he_o of_o hasten_v to_o and_o feed_v at_o christ_n heavenly_a table_n on_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n who_o carry_v forth_o with_o a_o strong_a bent_n of_o affection_n to_o thing_n above_o col._n 3._o 2._o then_o i_o he_o find_v a_o strength_n of_o spiritual_a appetite_n carry_v he_o forth_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v abundant_o according_a to_o christ_n invitation_n to_o his_o supreme_o double-portioned_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d saint_n of_o which_o number_n himself_o seem_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o his_o own_o mysterious_a song_n cant._n 5._o 1._o vers._n xxvi_o for_o god_n give_v to_o a_o man_n that_o be_v good_a in_o his_o sight_n wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n and_o joy_n but_o to_o the_o sinner_n he_o give_v travel_v to_o gather_v and_o to_o heap_v up_o that_o he_o may_v give_v to_o he_o that_o be_v good_a before_o god_n this_o also_o be_v vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n the_o good_a man_n in_o god_n sight_n be_v the_o spiritual_a saint_n in_o distinction_n from_o all_o other_o what_o be_v unchangable_o good_a only_o be_v proper_o good_a in_o god_n sight_n none_o good_a infinite_o from_o eternity_n but_o god_n only_o 〈◊〉_d everlasting_a to_o eternity_n be_v the_o creature-spirit_n in_o the_o mediator_n good_a and_o to_o eternity_n be_v all_o obedient_a angel_n and_o saint_n bear_v of_o that_o spirit_n and_o bring_v forth_o in_o the_o everlasting_a righteous_a life_n thereof_o good_a before_o god_n no_o angel_n no_o man_n no_o thing_n in_o the_o first-creation-make_a or_o state_n of_o angel_n or_o man_n be_v in_o this_o sense_n good_a however_o good_a in_o their_o kind_n and_o right_a use_n yea_o very_o good_a gen._n 1._o 31._o the_o natural_a man_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o restore_a first-covenant_n life_n and_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a be_v make_v good_a in_o god_n sight_n by_o submit_v to_o the_o plow-work_n of_o the_o cross_n christ_n spiritual_a husbandry_n upon_o it_o point_v so_o deep_a as_o to_o tear_v up_o by_o the_o root_n the_o natural_a principle_n of_o enmity_n and_o then_o by_o the_o same_o hand_n or_o spiritual_a blow_n be_v quicken_v up_o the_o before_o dormant_a seed_n of_o a_o incorruptible_a righteous_a new-creation_n life_n in_o which_o man_n nature_n as_o make_v new_a earth_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o god_n this_o be_v the_o earth_n that_o by_o drink_v in_o the_o spiritual_a rain-water_n of_o life_n that_o come_v oft_o npon_o it_o bring_v forth_o herb_n meet_v for_o they_o by_o who_o it_o be_v dress_v christ_n and_o god_n most_o high_a heb._n 6._o 7._o saint_n be_v thus_o god_n husbandry_n and_o christ_n the_o mystical_a husbandman_n that_o do_v the_o work_n he_o cleanse_v from_o filth_n of_o flesh_n the_o vile_a fruit_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n this_o yet_o 〈◊〉_d not_o or_o enable_v man_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o god_n but_o to_o themselves_o only_o hos._n 10._o 1._o towards_o the_o far_o enrich_n and_o adorn_v their_o own_o nature_n they_o be_v empty_a vine_n and_o but_o fallow_a field_n yet_o to_o god_n somewhat_o clear_v be_v they_o from_o the_o nettle_n and_o thistle_n of_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n but_o they_o bring_v forth_o no_o right_a grape_n or_o good_a fruit_n unto_o god_n unchangable_o good_a a_o seed_n of_o enmity_n remain_v in_o they_o after_o all_o natural_a cleansing_n be_v a_o root_n of_o bitterness_n bear_v gall_n and_o wormwood_n briar_n and_o thorn_n in_o a_o bloody_a bitter_a murderous_a mind_n of_o enmity_n against_o god_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o gospel-saint_n and_o truth_n so_o see_v we_o the_o good_a man_n here_o render_v so_o by_o god_n unspeakable_a gift_n consist_v in_o true_a wisdom_n knowledge_n and_o joy_n joy_v unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o spiritual_a principle_n of_o everlasting_a righteous_a life_n desire_n thought_n word_n and_o
action_n and_o hereby_o be_v he_o fit_v to_o enjoy_v god_n in_o who_o favourable_a presence_n be_v fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o who_o right_a hand_n be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o psal._n 16._o 11._o second_o then_o who_o be_v the_o sinner_n here_o this_o sinner_n be_v not_o only_o nor_o chief_o the_o common_a sinner_n in_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n unfixed_a there_o all_o be_v so_o bear_v child_n of_o wrath_n and_o death_n serve_v divers_a lust_n hateful_a and_o hate_v one_o another_o eph._n 2._o 3._o tit._n 3._o 3_o all_o be_v sinner_n against_o the_o son_n of_o man_n or_o light_n and_o righteous_a life_n of_o the_o first-covenant_n law_n the_o high_a edition_n and_o dispensation_n whereof_o be_v find_v in_o christ_n person_n as_o son_n of_o man_n in_o the_o earthly_a law-life_n of_o our_o nature_n holy_a flesh_n if_o such_o sin_n and_o sinner_n be_v not_o pardonable_a and_o the_o wrath_n thereby_o provoke_v and_o demerited_a atoneable_a by_o christ_n obedient_a 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mount_n zion_n to_o judge_v the_o mount_n of_o esau._n then_o shall_v it_o appear_v who_o rock_n or_o 〈◊〉_d be_v strong_a or_o great_a their_o rock_n will_v dash_v all_o enemy_n rock_n in_o piece_n their_o mountain_n or_o kingdom_n crush_v and_o sink_v all_o the_o enemy_n mountain_n or_o kingdom_n underfoot_n and_o be_v set_v on_o the_o top_n of_o they_o over_z all_z spiritual_a saint_n out_o of_o all_o nation_n shall_v flow_v unto_o it_o isai._n 2._o 2._o as_o their_o invincible_a strength_n and_o safety_n against_o above_o and_o from_o all_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o gate_n of_o hell_n itself_o for_o on_o this_o mount_n zion_n shall_v be_v deliverance_n and_o the_o house_n of_o jacob_n and_o joseph_n shall_v be_v a_o fire_n and_o a_o flame_n and_o the_o house_n of_o esau_n for_o stubble_n to_o be_v devour_v by_o they_o will_v any_o doubt_n or_o question_v this_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o mouth_n or_o new-creature_n wisdom_n the_o live_a word_n or_o supreme_a prophet_n of_o god_n christ_n himself_o have_v speak_v it_o obad._n 17_o 18._o the_o fire_n and_o flame_n of_o jacob_n and_o joseph_n signify_v the_o irresistible_o burn_v and_o bright-shining_a light_n of_o christ_n new-creation_n gospel-life_n and_o spirit_n in_o true_a saint_n at_o that_o day_n of_o judgement_n that_o shall_v undeniable_o evidence_n the_o unpardonable_a wickedness_n of_o their_o implacable_a enemy_n and_o irresistible_o burn_v and_o consume_v all_o their_o glory_n and_o power_n for_o ever_o so_o shall_v the_o whole_a babylonish_n party_n of_o incorrigible_o wicked_a angel_n and_o man_n as_o fit_v fuel_n for_o the_o say_v mystical_a fire_n and_o flame_n sink_v and_o never_o rise_v more_o as_o be_v figure_v in_o god_n denounce_v judgement_n on_o litteral_n babylon_n jer._n 51._o 64._o they_o shall_v be_v punish_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o new_a creation-power_n in_o himself_o in_o his_o saint_n and_o in_o his_o mighty_a angel_n 2_o thes._n 1._o 7-9_a this_o get_v the_o old_a foolish_a king_n by_o their_o obstinate_a return_n to_o build_v up_o the_o desolate_a place_n or_o that_o state_n and_o life_n in_o themselves_o and_o other_o god_n be_v blast_v and_o pull_v down_o in_o they_o all_o by_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n upon_o they_o this_o work_n and_o design_n of_o they_o be_v the_o high_a aggravation_n of_o their_o wickedness_n under_o a_o self-condemning_a light_n within_o they_o and_o the_o certain_a effect_n of_o god_n evident_a displeasure_n upon_o they_o god_n will_v render_v their_o final_a destruction_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o so_o manifest_a to_o themselves_o and_o all_o other_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v see_v by_o all_o to_o be_v just_o call_v the_o people_n against_o who_o he_o have_v indignation_n for_o ever_o and_o thus_o have_v we_o some_o account_n of_o the_o poor_a wise_a child_n and_o old_a foolish_a king_n here_o and_o what_o conclusion_n they_o
will_v both_o come_v to_o in_o eternal_a life_n or_o death_n vers._n fourteen_o for_o out_o of_o prison_n he_o come_v to_o reign_v heb._n out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondman_n or_o bondage_n he_o go_v forth_o to_o reign_v whereas_o also_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v in_o his_o kingdom_n become_v poor_a the_o true_a saint_n find_v the_o land_n of_o his_o nativity_n a_o narrow_a strait'n_v place_n the_o life_n of_o his_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a at_o best_a to_o be_v but_o a_o state_n of_o enmity_n bondage_n and_o death_n come_v out_o of_o this_o his_o own_o mystical_a country_n and_o father_n adam_n house_n or_o natural_a state_n by_o a_o holy_a death_n to_o reign_v in_o another_o spiritual_a more_o excellent_a life_n he_o find'_v his_o own_o spirit_n of_o nature_n in_o whatever_o variety_n of_o condition_n a_o state_n of_o bondage_n or_o house_n of_o bondman_n a_o prison_n a_o deep_a dark_a dungeon_n a_o miry_a pit_n of_o filth_n and_o corruption_n filth_n of_o flesh_n or_o spirit_n literal_a or_o mystical_a sodomy_n or_o both_o out_o of_o which_o by_o the_o death_n thereof_o he_o find'_v it_o his_o unspeakable_a advantage_n to_o ascend_v come_v or_o be_v bring_v forth_o into_o a_o large_a place_n in_o a_o life_n above_o all_o death_n to_o reign_v whereas_o the_o old_a foolish_a king_n who_o will_v no_o more_o be_v admonish_v hear_v of_o the_o cross_n or_o death-doctrin_n of_o christ_n gospel-spirit_n on_o the_o restore_v law-life_n of_o his_o own_o wherein_o he_o set_v up_o his_o kingdom_n become_v poor_a he_o be_v even_o now_o in_o this_o world_n by_o christ_n and_o awak'n_v saint_n see_v to_o be_v miserable_a poor_a blind_a and_o naked_a as_o happy_a rich_a clear-sighted_n and_o well-cloathed_n as_o he_o think_n be_v himself_n he_o will_v find_v this_o too_o true_a at_o last_o in_o eternal_a poverty_n darkness_n nakedness_n and_o death_n here_o be_v the_o exceed_a different_a conclusion_n they_o come_v to_o even_o the_o old_a foolish_a king_n in_o the_o birth_n of_o a_o first-covenant_n life_n fix_v himself_o there_o in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n and_o the_o second_o the_o incorrigible_a first-creation_n sinner_n and_o the_o poor_a wise_a child_n break_v and_o undo_v as_o to_o all_o the_o fade_a life_n riches_n wisdom_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o so_o become_v a_o true_o reign_v new-creation_n saint_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n the_o reign_v gospel-principle_n that_o restore_v natural_a state_n which_o the_o old_a foolish_a king_n set_v up_o in_o as_o his_o palace_n the_o house_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o reign_v in_o the_o poor_a wise_a child_n find'_v to_o be_v a_o prison_n and_o hasten'_v out_o of_o it_o as_o a_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o enmity_n into_o the_o true_a palace-light_n and_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o the_o son_n make_v free_a indeed_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n becom'_v the_o principle_n of_o life_n and_o action_n there_o be_v true_a liberty_n man_n freedom_n or_o freewill_n at_o best_a be_v but_o a_o liberty_n in_o word_n figure_n letter_n shadow_n not_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n no_o true_a freedom_n sure_a in_o a_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o enmity_n to_o god_n a_o spirit_n that_o be_v in_o union_n with_o world_n and_o devil_n as_o the_o spirit_n of_o nature_n be_v in_o all_o mankind_n corrupt_a or_o righteous_a yea_o so_o far_o as_o uncrucify_v even_o in_o the_o awak'n_v spiritual_a saint_n himself_o ro._n 7._o and_o gal._n 5._o 17._o that_o renew_v natural_a state_n the_o old_a foolish_a king_n make_v his_o palace_n will_v prove_v his_o everlasting_a prison_n and_o dungeon_n of_o darkness_n and_o death_n in_o which_o he_o will_v be_v shut_v up_o for_o ever_o as_o the_o evil_a angel_n in_o their_o narrow_a angelical_a nature_n all_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v deal_v with_o as_o unchangeable_a enemy_n of_o god_n and_o that_o heavenly_a sanctuary-spirit_n that_o be_v his_o true_a rest_a place_n and_o the_o everlasting_a habitation_n of_o bless_a angel_n and_o saint_n in_o chain_n of_o everlasting_a darkness_n in_o which_o reserve_v to_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o great_a day_n the_o unpardonable_a sin_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v the_o selfsame_a even_o a_o fix_a enmity_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n god_n gospel-spirit_n or_o heavenly_a sanctuary_n convince_o show_v and_o offer_v to_o they_o all_o they_o be_v all_o create_v perfect_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n humane_a and_o angelical_a ezek._n 28._o 15._o and_o in_o obedient_a subjection_n to_o the_o gospel-spirit_n in_o the_o light_n of_o it_o but_o they_o soon_o hate_v that_o life_n turn_v from_o the_o light_n that_o show_v it_o they_o and_o this_o be_v their_o apostasy_n all_o this_o from_o a_o evil_a self-love_n to_o the_o fade_a life_n wisdom_n and_o glory_n of_o their_o own_o nature_n which_o they_o choose_v to_o set_v up_o in_o in_o a_o know_a contrariety_n to_o the_o reveal_v mind_n of_o god_n and_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n the_o very_a gospel-high-priest_n of_o god_n the_o true_a melchisedec_n by_o who_o hand_n they_o ought_v all_o to_o have_v give_v up_o that_o selfish_a life_n in_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n so_o become_v they_o all_o mystical_a sodomit_n guilty_a of_o all_o the_o high_a and_o most_o criminal_a mystical_a spiritual_a wickedness_n uncleaness_n and_o abominable_a idolatry_n god_n in_o faithfulness_n favour_n and_o love_n to_o his_o saint_n plagu_n and_o chasten_n this_o rebellious_a spirit_n of_o nature_n this_o carnal_a mind_n of_o enmity_n in_o they_o while_o he_o give_v more_o than_o heart_n can_v wish_v to_o it_o in-enemy_n to_o their_o final_a ruin_n heb._n 12._o 5-8_a psal._n 73._o 7._o 14._o god_n give_v the_o old_a dote_a king_n their_o heart_n desire_n and_o more_o be_v a_o sore_a and_o heavy_a judgement_n on_o they_o though_o they_o take_v it_o for_o a_o great_a favour_n and_o token_n of_o his_o love_n to_o they_o desolation_n and_o a_o utter_a consume_n of_o they_o with_o terror_n the_o true_a saint_n certain_o foresee_v to_o be_v the_o eternal_a issue_n of_o all_o their_o temporal_a flourish_n and_o prosperity_n v._n 18_o 19_o all_o the_o old_a foolish_a king_n dote_v on_o the_o poor_a wise_a child_n cast_v away_o as_o dung_n so_o foolish_a be_v the_o old_a mystical_a king_n and_o also_o literal_a heathen_a king_n of_o this_o world_n as_o to_o bandy_v together_o against_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o anointed_n as_o if_o hopeful_a to_o prevail_v against_o the_o infinite_a divine_a lord_n and_o his_o anoint_v king_n jesus_n with_o his_o saint_n and_o follower_n their_o design_n be_v to_o break_v their_o band_n a_o sunder_o and_o cast_v away_o from_o they_o all_o their_o cord_n of_o restraint_n upon_o they_o he_o that_o sit_v in_o heaven_n laugh_v at_o all_o these_o foolish_a king_n he_o will_v speak_v to_o they_o in_o his_o wrath_n and_o vex_v they_o in_o his_o sore_a displeasure_n ps._n 2._o 15_a have_v they_o a_o arm_n like_o god_n can_v they_o thunder_v with_o a_o voice_n like_v he_o what_o madness_n to_o think_v of_o prevail_v in_o this_o rebellious_a insurrection_n and_o contest_v against_o the_o almighty_a divine_a and_o irresistible_o mighty_a new-creation_n power_n of_o christ_n these_o old_a foolish_a humane_a king_n will_v all_o fare_n as_o their_o evil_a angelical_a king_n the_o king_n of_o all_o such_o king_n or_o rebellious_a child_n of_o pride_n job_n 41._o 34._o they_o will_v all_o 〈◊〉_d into_o the_o same_o condemnation_n with_o he_o will_v all_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o same_o lake_n of_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n the_o tophet_n prepare_v of_o old_a for_o they_o all_o they_o will_v be_v all_o final_o strip_v of_o all_o power_n of_o resist_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o force_v to_o suffer_v the_o same_o to_o be_v do_v upon_o they_o in_o 〈◊〉_d wrath._n then_o with_o their_o everlasting_a poverty_n will_v they_o have_v unutterable_a shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n all_o they_o refuse_v obedient_o to_o part_v with_o will_v be_v forcible_o tear_v from_o they_o in_o final_a wrath._n all_o their_o fade_a goodness_n or_o beauty_n 〈◊〉_d consume_v in_o their_o eternal_a grave_n from_o their_o dwell_n their_o whole_a mystical_a house_n earthly_a habitation_n or_o person_n all_o the_o goodness_n of_o that_o natural_a state_n they_o choose_v for_o their_o dwell_n ps._n 49._o 14._o there_o be_v no_o middle_a state_n for_o ever_o between_o the_o poor_a wise_a child_n that_o will_v be_v eternal_o rich_a in_o heaven_n and_o the_o old_a rich_a foolish_a king_n that_o will_v be_v eternal_o poor_a in_o hell_n the_o poor_a wise_a child_n believ'_v and_o follow_v we_o the_o faithful_a say_n of_o christ_n spiritual_a law_n or_o gospel-spirit_n the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n he_o be_v content_a willing_a yea_o glad_a
to_o suffer_v and_o die_v with_o christ_n as_o to_o his_o short_a law-lived_a nature_n that_o he_o may_v reign_v with_o he_o in_o his_o long-lived_a spirit_n of_o grace_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 11_o 12._o 〈◊〉_d we_o be_v dead_a and_o 〈◊〉_d with_o christ_n we_o shall_v live_v and_o reign_v with_o he_o there_o be_v for_o the_o poor_a wise_a child_n if_o we_o deny_v he_o he_o will_v also_o deny_v we_o there_o be_v for_o the_o old_a foolish_a king_n the_o 〈◊〉_d by_o death_n come_v out_o of_o his_o prison-state_n or_o natural_a spirit_n of_o bondage_n to_o reign_v the_o latter_a king_n it_n like_o a_o old_a dote_a fool_n in_o his_o prison-spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o death_n these_o old_a foolish_a king_n the_o mystical_a prince_n of_o this_o world_n under_o the_o devil_n by_o god_n permission_n have_v be_v the_o self-confident_a persecutor_n and_o murderer_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o spiritual_a saint_n in_o all_o age_n cain_n a_o first-covenant_n worshipper_n of_o god_n begin_v this_o work_n on_o abel_n a_o second_o 〈◊〉_d wind_v up_o of_o all_o true_a abel-saint_n will_v be_v the_o fowl_n of_o heaven_n that_o be_v to_o feed_v upon_o or_o delight_v themselves_o in_o a_o union_n of_o mind_n with_o god_n in_o the_o final_a slaughter_n of_o all_o such_o mystical_a and_o litteral_n king_n and_o people_n of_o the_o earth_n as_o be_v find_v in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n and_o they_o rev._n 19_o 17-21_a vers._n xv._n i_o consider_v all_o the_o live_n which_o walk_v under_o the_o sun_n with_o the_o second_o child_n that_o shall_v stand_v up_o in_o his_o stead_n here_o be_v solomon_n confirmation_n of_o what_o have_v be_v say_v his_o judgement_n upon_o the_o whole_a matter_n in_o sanctuary-light_n in_o this_o he_o consider_v all_o the_o live_n under_o the_o mystical_a first-creation-sun_n walk_v under_o the_o conduct_n or_o in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o first-covenant_n spirit_n as_o therein_o make_v alive_a again_o in_o some_o degree_n by_o the_o redeemer_n by_o the_o 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whereof_o he_o thrust_v the_o thing_n of_o man_n and_o say_v the_o lord_n say_v ezek._n 13._o 6._o to_o the_o word_n of_o my_o wisdom_n in_o my_o gospel_n spirit_n of_o truth_n what_o be_v man_n law-dream_n to_o my_o gospel-truths_n in_o stead_n of_o this_o dangerous_a trade_n and_o destructive_a practice_n solomon_n advice_n be_v fear_v thou_o god_n this_o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n he_o declar_n eccles._n 12._o 13._o to_o be_v the_o whole_a duty_n of_o man_n the_o conclusion_n and_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a matter_n in_o all_o book_n and_o word_n of_o right_a instruction_n unto_o life_n follow_v after_o obey_v and_o close_v with_o the_o lord_n be_v own_o counsel_n teach_n leading_n convince_a discovery_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o gracious_a offer_v of_o that_o gospel-spirit_n that_o be_v in_o unchangeable_a union_n with_o his_o divine_a spirit_n and_o you_o will_v ever_o know_v and_o do_v his_o whole_a mind_n and_o counsel_n and_o worship_n he_o in_o spirit_n and_o 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two_o sort_n of_o person_n under_o the_o cross_n a_o spiritual_a seed_n that_o at_o length_n yield_v obedience_n 〈◊〉_d it_o and_o a_o fleshly_a first-covenant_n seed_n that_o final_o resist_v and_o refuse_v it_o the_o former_a patient_o submit_v to_o and_o comply_v with_o the_o will_n of_o god_n therein_o as_o find_v their_o great_a advantage_n in_o exchange_n thereby_o of_o the_o embondage_v burdensome_a perpetual_o sin_v life_n of_o their_o own_o law-spirit_n for_o that_o light_a burden_n and_o easy_a yoke_n of_o christ_n gospel-spirit_n mat._n 11._o 28_o 30_o that_o be_v indeed_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n they_o find_v this_o peaceable_a fruit_n of_o all_o their_o loss_n &_o suffering_n even_o the_o everlasting_a life_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o this_o newness_n of_o life_n only_o can_v they_o bring_v forth_o the_o peaceable_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n and_o not_o in_o their_o own_o spirit_n of_o enmity_n to_o god_n this_o end_n be_v 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he_o in_o his_o spiritual_a rom._n 8._o 13._o the_o right_a death_n of_o what_o be_v expose_v to_o all_o snare_n death_n and_o enemy_n attack_n delivers_z out_z of_o and_o from_o they_o all_o from_o all_o snare_n of_o satan_n on_o the_o right_n and_o left_a hand_n calculate_v to_o the_o self-interest_n palate_n and_o desire_v of_o nature_n in_o the_o corrupt_a or_o righteous_a life_n and_o principle_n thereof_o in_o order_n to_o lodge_v all_o he_o can_v in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n with_o himself_o god_n warn_v all_o sort_n of_o sinner_n as_o to_o satan_n various_a snare_n if_o therefore_o catch_v therein_o it_o be_v at_o their_o own_o peril_n their_o destruction_n be_v single_o of_o themselves_o by_o their_o own_o choice_n ezek._n 3._o 17_o 21._o prov._n 8._o 36._o vers._n 19_o wisdom_n strength'n_v the_o wise_a more_o than_o ten_o mighty_a man_n which_o be_v in_o the_o city_n the_o wisdom_n or_o live_a word_n of_o god_n the_o gospel-spirit_n of_o christ_n make_v all_o the_o true_o wise_a partaker_n thereof_o spiritual_a saint_n strong_a and_o wise_a too_o than_o all_o that_o be_v find_v in_o the_o first-creation-state_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n 1_o joh._n 4._o 4._o this_o new-creature-wisdom_n of_o god_n by_o which_o the_o world_n be_v make_v gen._n 1._o 1._o jo._n 1._o 1_o 3._o col._n 1._o 15_o --_o 19_o heb._n 1._o 2._o wheresoever_o it_o be_v or_o in_o whosoever_o admit_v no_o comparison_n of_o any_o first-creation_n power_n glory_n or_o excellency_n with_o it_o prov._n 3._o 13_o 19_o 2_o cor._n 3._o 10._o the_o evil_a angel_n with_o their_o luciferian_a head_n as_o the_o supreme_a invisible_a principality_n power_n and_o ruler_n of_o this_o dark_a world_n may_v fit_o be_v represent_v by_o the_o ten_o mighty_a man_n in_o the_o universal_a city_n province_n or_o dominion_n thereof_o the_o true_o wise_a saint_n in_o the_o life_n light_n strength_n power_n and_o armour_n of_o god_n can_v discover_v all_o the_o device_n and_o vanquish_v all_o the_o 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disobedience_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n when_o their_o own_o gospel-life_n and_o obedience_n be_v complete_v 2_o cor._n 10._o 4_o 6._o vers._n 20._o for_o there_o be_v not_o a_o just_a man_n upon_o earth_n that_o do_v good_a and_o sin_v not_o this_o confirm_n what_o be_v say_v v_o 19_o there_o be_v not_o one_o man_n among_o all_o man_n in_o their_o earthy_a first-creation_n life_n and_o wisdom_n at_o best_a without_o sin_n in_o god_n sight_n yea_o their_o high_a righteousness_n and_o wisdom_n oppose_v to_o god_n be_v the_o most_o criminal_a wickedness_n and_o folly_n there_o be_v none_o true_o righteous_a among_o they_o all_o no_o not_o one_o none_o in_o their_o earthly_a spirit_n or_o natural_a state_n corrupt_a or_o righteous_a understand_v or_o seek_v after_o god_n in_o his_o spiritual_a new-creation_n life_n so_o be_v they_o all_o unprofitable_a to_o themselves_o as_o to_o true_a blessedness_n because_o not_o one_o of_o they_o do_v that_o good_a in_o god_n sight_n that_o be_v of_o any_o conducibleness_n or_o tendency_n thereunto_o they_o rebel_v against_o swell_v with_o indignation_n and_o despite_n to_o his_o offer_a spirit_n of_o grace_n wherein_o alone_o any_o can_v ever_o please_v he_o or_o be_v save_v their_o throat_n be_v a_o open_a sepulchre_n to_o belch_v out_o blasphemy_n threaten_n and_o slaughter_n against_o it_o or_o any_o that_o own_o or_o talk_v of_o it_o in_o its_o own_o word_n and_o wisdom_n 〈◊〉_d tongue_n be_v deceitful_a the_o poison_n of_o asp_n be_v under_o their_o lip_n their_o mouth_n be_v full_a of_o curse_v and_o bitterness_n against_o it_o their_o foot_n be_v swift_a to_o shed_v the_o blood_n of_o any_o that_o declare_v it_o from_o cain_n downward_o to_o the_o end_n of_o this_o world_n satan_n reign_n and_o man_n day_n all_o be_v of_o a_o piece_n one_o uniform_a spirit_n of_o contradiction_n to_o and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o all_o its_o word_n destruction_n and_o misery_n be_v in_o their_o way_n be_v and_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n have_v they_o not_o know_v they_o have_v no_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o their_o eye_n yet_o flatter_v they_o themselves_o as_o true_a fearer_n of_o god_n at_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o in_o the_o very_a way_n to_o salvation_n if_o good_a word_n fair_a speech_n and_o most_o 〈◊〉_d self-pleasing_a imagination_n will_v do_v it_o they_o be_v in_o a_o fair_a way_n to_o blessedness_n while_o they_o be_v serve_v their_o own_o belly_n gratify_v their_o own_o lust_n and_o desire_n in_o direct_a enmity_n to_o god_n christ_n all_o gospel-saint_n and_o truth_n rom._n 16._o 18._o they_o 〈◊〉_d peace_n peace_n to_o themselves_o and_o other_o where_o there_o be_v no_o peace_n and_o say_v the_o lord_n say_v when_o it_o be_v satan_n and_o their_o own_o lie_a spirit_n of_o divination_n say_v so_o ezek._n 13._o 6_o --_o 10._o they_o have_v not_o know_v or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d foot_n in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n but_o satan_n way_n of_o enmity_n to_o he_o and_o in_o all_o this_o with_o their_o leader_n be_v they_o bold_a confident_a and_o fearless_a behave_v themselves_o as_o satan_n child_n of_o pride_n without_o fear_n rom._n 3._o 9_o --_o 18._o job_n 41._o 33_o 34._o there_o be_v not_o a_o just_a man_n upon_o earth_n in_o the_o restore_v righteous_a life_n and_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a that_o sin_v not_o there_o be_v not_o a_o man_n perfect_o free_a from_o filth_n of_o flesh_n the_o vile_a affection_n of_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n and_o filth_n of_o spirit_n or_o enmity_n to_o god_n and_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n be_v inseparable_a from_o the_o most_o restore_v righteous_a life_n of_o nature_n since_o the_o fall_n only_o by_o the_o perfect_a death_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o nature_n under_o the_o cross_n can_v this_o enmity_n be_v slay_v and_o utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o any_o man_n so_o there_o be_v a_o very_a great_a mixture_n of_o sin_n in_o any_o possible_a fade_a good_a find_v in_o or_o performable_a by_o man_n in_o his_o high_a renewal_n enmity_n to_o god_n lurk_v under_o all_o their_o fair_a show_n in_o holy_a flesh_n form_n of_o godliness_n righteousness_n of_o man_n this_o spoil_n all_o the_o perpetual_o sin_v life_n of_o nature_n utter_o abolish_v by_o death_n and_o the_o never-sinning-life_n of_o god_n spirit_n of_o grace_n set_v up_o in_o the_o room_n thereof_o can_v render_v any_o man_n true_o and_o full_o just_a in_o god_n sight_n he_o that_o be_v so_o dead_a cease_v or_o be_v free_v from_o all_o sin_n &_o justify_v before_o god_n for_o ever_o in_o a_o newness_n of_o life_n that_o be_v above_o all_o death_n 1_o pet._n 4._o 1._o rom._n 6._o 7._o vers._n 21._o also_o take_v no_o heed_n unto_o all_o word_n that_o be_v speak_v lest_o thou_o hear_v thy_o servant_n curse_v thou_o in_o letter_n here_o be_v a_o prudent_a walk_n require_v by_o not_o trouble_v one_o self_n with_o regard_v or_o harbour_v any_o revengeful_a thought_n against_o other_o for_o their_o injurious_a word_n but_o as_o the_o chief_a intendment_n be_v advice_n here_o give_v to_o the_o spiritual_a wise_a man_n as_o to_o his_o deportment_n towards_o the_o natural_a in_o his_o own_o person_n make_v clean_o wise_a and_o righteous_a in_o first-creation_n principle_n the_o spiritual_a be_v to_o take_v heed_n to_o any_o word_n or_o doctrine_n proceed_v from_o this_o natural_a so_o as_o to_o follow_v the_o direction_n or_o counsel_n of_o its_o fallible_a wisdom_n and_o judgement_n about_o thing_n pertain_v to_o god_n and_o his_o own_o salvation_n lest_o he_o hear_v this_o natural_a servant_n that_o will_v fain_o be_v dictate_v and_o rule_v as_o a_o master_n curse_v the_o spiritual_a heavenborn_a son_n in_o he_o paul_n on_o his_o gospel-conversion_n immediate_o confer_v not_o with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n gal._n 1._o 16._o lean_v not_o to_o but_o turn_v from_o his_o own_o understanding_n
god_n and_o the_o true_a spiritual_a new-creation_n man_n or_o heavenly_a creature-life_n and_o image_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n bless_a angel_n and_o saint_n the_o ring-leading_a head_n of_o all_o thus_o fix_v be_v the_o devil_n this_o head_n as_o representative_a of_o the_o whole_a party_n of_o incorrigible_a wicked_a angel_n and_o man_n and_o comprehend_v they_o all_o be_v the_o woman_n here_o the_o mystical_a babylonish-strumpet_n guilty_a of_o unpardonable_a adultery_n and_o spiritual_a wickedness_n against_o christ_n the_o true_a spiritual_a lord_n and_o husband_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n who_o they_o ought_v all_o to_o obey_v and_o be_v eternal_o subject_a to_o in_o every_o thing_n the_o very_a person_n of_o the_o devil_n as_o possess_v of_o the_o high_a natural_a glory_n and_o excellency_n by_o the_o first_o creation_n be_v therein_o the_o supreme_a first-covenant_n spouse_n of_o christ._n but_o this_o spouse_n soon_o apostatise_v and_o become_v the_o grand_a mystical_a 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or_o touch_v please_v or_o hurt_v john_n 14._o 30._o when_o the_o saint_n be_v crucify_v as_o to_o all_o worldly_a desire_n in_o he_o to_o all_o worldly_a desirable_n without_o he_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n find_v nothing_o in_o he_o his_o belial-party_n the_o enemy_n of_o god_n be_v extinguish_v and_o abolish_v the_o literal_a woman_n by_o her_o snare_n and_o allure_a art_n make_v literal_a the_o mystical_a by_o she_o spiritual_a and_o more_o criminal_a sodomite_n it_o will_v be_v easy_a in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n for_o the_o former_a then_o for_o the_o latter_a mat._n 11._o 23_o 24._o the_o light_n of_o reason_n in_o all_o man_n may_v fence_v against_o the_o literal_a but_o the_o best_a wisdom_n and_o strength_n of_o first-covenant_n holy_a man_n be_v no_o defence_n against_o this_o mystical_a woman_n practice_n upon_o they_o yea_o she_o turn_v that_o very_a wisdom_n and_o strength_n with_o the_o perish_a meat_n they_o feed_v on_o therein_o at_o christ_n earthly_a 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daily_o thunder_v upon_o plague_v and_o chast'n_v and_o the_o incorrigible_o wicked_a gratify_v with_o more_o than_o heart_n can_v wish_v psal._n 73._o 3_o 14._o so_o happen_v it_o to_o the_o just_a according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o to_o the_o wicked_a according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o righteous_a this_o puzzle_v and_o confound_v the_o saint_n be_v a_o wonder_n &_o offence_n to_o he_o while_o he_o go_v to_o work_v in_o the_o reason_n of_o his_o own_o wisdom_n to_o judge_n of_o god_n love_n or_o hatred_n by_o outward_a dispensation_n 〈◊〉_d too_o painful_a or_o difficult_a yea_o impossible_a for_o they_o in_o that_o shortsighted_a wisdom_n to_o interpret_v the_o riddle_n psal._n 73._o 16._o jer._n 12._o 1_o 2._o they_o lay_v down_o a_o safe_a preliminary_n truth_n as_o their_o firm_a persuasion_n that_o god_n be_v good_a to_o his_o true_a israel_n and_o righteous_a though_o they_o plead_v with_o he_o and_o expostulate_v the_o case_n with_o submission_n for_o 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outward_a dispensation_n to_o saint_n and_o sinner_n be_v one_o of_o the_o vanity_n solomon_n see_v do_v upon_o the_o earth_n that_o be_v very_o hard_a to_o understand_v and_o in_o the_o mystical_a sense_n be_v these_o word_n yet_o more_o true_a the_o wicked_a here_o be_v the_o cleanse_v righteous_a natural_a man_n in_o a_o resto'rd_v first-covenant_n life_n fix_v in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n and_o the_o second_o to_o these_o most_o criminal_a sinner_n happen_v it_o in_o god_n deal_n with_o they_o as_o if_o they_o be_v his_o spiritual_a favourite_n they_o thrive_v in_o that_o righteous_a life_n prosper_v and_o flourish_v in_o the_o fruitfulness_n thereof_o after_o their_o own_o heart_n these_o mystical_a rich_a one_o reckon_v all_o their_o own_o this_o world_n and_o next_o too_o as_o to_o this_o they_o reckon_v it_o their_o right_n when_o able_a to_o take_v it_o or_o any_o part_n of_o it_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o heathen_a magistrate_n as_o for_o the_o next_o they_o say_v of_o christ_n and_o his_o follower_n come_v le_fw-fr we_o kill_v they_o and_o the_o inheritance_n even_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n shall_v be_v we_o mat._n 21._o 38._o and_o luk._n 20._o 14._o these_o be_v the_o most_o fastuous_a presumptuous_a insolent_a high-flown_a luciferian_a sinner_n they_o set_v their_o mouth_n against_o the_o heaven_n mouth_n it_o in_o blasphemous_a reproach_n and_o great_a word_n against_o all_o spiritual_a saint_n and_o heavenly_a truth_n psal._n 73._o 7_o 9_o dan._n 7._o 25._o rev._n 13._o 5_o 6._o they_o be_v possess_v of_o the_o high_a delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o perfect_o hate_v and_o despise_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o their_o peculiar_a delight_n christ_n never_o perish_v meat_n and_o all_o word_n about_o they_o be_v a_o abomination_n to_o they_o they_o trample_v they_o under_o their_o sit_fw-mi in_o indignation_n ezek._n 34._o 18_o 19_o they_o push_v at_o and_o speak_v as_o 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d as_o they_o can_v in_o their_o oppressive_a practice_n against_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a sheep_n of_o christ_n run_v down_o by_o the_o cross_n as_o to_o all_o they_o flourish_v in_o v._n 20_o 22._o and_o 1_o cor._n 4._o 10._o 13._o god_n afflict_v saint_n and_o cross_v they_o be_v a_o deal_n with_o they_o as_o son_n he_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o glory_n that_o excel_v while_o bastard_n be_v fat_v under_o his_o seem_a favour_n and_o blessing_n for_o destruction_n heb._n 12._o 5_o 8._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 10._o '_o because_n sentence_n against_o their_o evil_n do_v be_v not_o speedy_o execute_v but_o in_o stead_n thereof_o such_o thing_n as_o they_o desire_v be_v accumulate_v upon_o they_o they_o conclude_v themselves_o to_o be_v true_o bless_v as_o the_o only_a righteous_a under_o god_n final_a approbation_n and_o acceptance_n psal._n 49._o 18_o 19_o on_o the_o contrary_a as_o to_o the_o righteous_a natural_a state_n of_o their_o own_o spirit_n saint_n do_v seem_v with_o job_n and_o christ_n himself_o to_o be_v abandon_v and_o forsake_v of_o god_n mat._n 27._o 46._o in_o their_o impoverish_v spirit_n be_v they_o render_v spectacle_n of_o scorn_n and_o wonder_n to_o the_o whole_a world_n of_o fix_v natural_a angel_n and_o man_n 1_o cor._n 4._o 9_o thus_o all_o natural_a beholder_n and_o their_o own_o natural_a man_n judge_v of_o they_o but_o god_n have_v quite_o other_o thought_n of_o they_o which_o all_o these_o natural_a judge_n be_v ignorant_a of_o he_o esteem_v one_o broken-spirited_n saint_n beyond_o million_o of_o his_o fat_n flourish_a natural_a enemy_n isa._n 66._o 1_o 2._o he_o forsake_v they_o in_o a_o life_n they_o can_v never_o please_v he_o in_o that_o with_o everlasting_a mercy_n he_o may_v have_v compassion_n on_o they_o isa._n 54._o 7_o 8._o and_o show_v they_o the_o high_a favour_n in_o the_o gift_n of_o a_o life_n they_o can_v never_o displease_v he_o in_o this_o be_v evident_a in_o the_o result_n of_o all_o job_n trial_n and_o suffering_n by_o which_o bring_v to_o be_v a_o object_n of_o god_n everlasting_a delight_n vers._n 15._o then_o i_o commend_v mirth_n because_o a_o man_n have_v no_o better_a thing_n under_o the_o sun_n then_o to_o eat_v and_o to_o drink_v and_o to_o be_v merry_a for_o that_o shall_v abide_v with_o he_o of_o his_o labour_n the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n which_o god_n give_v he_o under_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o literal_a sense_n here_o be_v a_o account_n of_o the_o great_a blessing_n relate_v to_o outward_a thing_n viz._n a_o content_a mind_n in_o every_o providential_a dispensation_n of_o god_n to_o a_o man_n he_o eat_v drink_v and_o be_v merry_a free_a from_o cark_n sollicitude_n about_o to_o morrow_n in_o a_o quiet_a dependence_n on_o god_n provision_n mat._n 6._o 25_o etc._n etc._n and_o this_o set_v up_o any_o man_n in_o a_o equality_n with_o those_o that_o have_v the_o great_a abundance_n of_o this_o world_n outward_a good_n in_o case_n they_o also_o be_v find_v in_o a_o like_a dependence_n on_o and_o quiet_a resignation_n to_o god_n providential_a provision_n else_o abundant_o above_o they_o such_o a_o content_a mind_n resign_v to_o god_n in_o a_o mean_a outward_a condition_n be_v beyond_o the_o great_a possession_n without_o it_o but_o in_o the_o mystical_a sense_n a_o much_o deep_a truth_n be_v here_o signify_v the_o mirth_n solomon_n commend_v in_o eat_v and_o drink_v than_o which_o there_o be_v no_o better_a thing_n can_v fall_v to_o man_n lot_n under_o the_o sun_n relate_v to_o the_o peculiar_a delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n thing_n eternal_a thing_n of_o god_n neither_o the_o sensual_a 〈◊〉_d nor_o the_o mystical_a rich_a first-covenant_n professor_n will_v have_v any_o cause_n to_o triumph_v when_o they_o hear_v the_o true_a interpretation_n of_o these_o word_n for_o it_o be_v a_o eat_n and_o drink_v at_o christ_n heavenly_a table_n a_o feed_v on_o his_o never-perishing_a meat_n his_o divine_a and_o creature-glory_n suit_v to_o the_o belly_n or_o desire_n appetite_n and_o palate_n of_o the_o true_a saint_n spiritual_a never-perishing_a life_n that_o be_v here_o chiesly_a mean_v and_o so_o the_o mirth_n in_o such_o eat_n and_o drink_v amount_v to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o glorious_a such_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o be_v merry_a be_v the_o best_a thing_n any_o man_n can_v find_v under_o the_o sun_n all_o other_o joy_n but_o in_o the_o lord_n be_v delusive_a sinful_a and_o destructive_a there_o be_v no_o right_a use_v this_o world_n vanity_n but_o as_o not_o abuse_v they_o 1_o cor._n 7._o 31._o no_o 〈◊〉_d the_o 〈◊〉_d or_o take_v in_o the_o usual_a nourishment_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o gladness_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n but_o as_o right_o praise_v and_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o lord_n act._n 2._o 46_o 47_o or_o do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 31._o where_o spiritual_a
spirit_n be_v after_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n or_o under_o his_o peculiar_a regard_n care_n and_o approbation_n as_o obedient_a to_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n yet_o by_o any_o outward_a dispensation_n his_o love_n to_o they_o or_o hatred_n to_o he_o and_o their_o implacable_a enemy_n can_v be_v know_v for_o the_o natural_a man_n or_o state_n be_v gratify_v in_o enemy_n with_o more_o than_o heart_n can_v wish_v and_o in_o saint_n or_o friend_n under_o continual_a chastisement_n cross_n and_o disappointment_n in_o this_o cryptick_a method_n or_o mysterious_a course_n of_o god_n deal_n with_o friend_n as_o foe_n and_o foe_n as_o friend_n in_o all_o discernible_a appearance_n to_o man_n wisdom_n will_v man_n judge_v enemy_n the_o only_a favourite_n of_o god_n and_o friend_n reject_v castaways_a hate_v by_o he_o for_o ever_o as_o job_n enlighten_v friend_n do_v seem_v to_o reckon_v he_o when_o under_o the_o cross_n job_n 4._o 7_o 9_o psal._n 73._o 7_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 6_o 8._o solomon_n in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o true_a spirit_n of_o prophecy_n far_o declare_v vers._n 2._o all_o thing_n come_v alike_o to_o all_o there_o be_v one_o event_n to_o the_o righteous_a and_o to_o the_o wicked_a to_o the_o good_a and_o to_o the_o clean_a and_o to_o the_o unclean_a to_o he_o that_o sacrifice_v and_o to_o he_o that_o sacrifice_v not_o as_o be_v the_o good_a so_o be_v the_o sinner_n and_o he_o that_o swear_v as_o he_o that_o fear_v a_o oath_n in_o god_n dispensation_n to_o the_o outward_a man_n of_o saint_n and_o sinner_n all_o thing_n come_v alike_o to_o all_o righteous_a and_o wicked_a good_a and_o bad_a clean_a and_o unclean_a so_o god_n love_n or_o hatred_n can_v thereby_o be_v know_v god_n cause_v his_o sun_n to_o shine_v and_o rain_v to_o fall_v on_o the_o evil_a and_o good_a just_a and_o unjust_a mat._n 5._o 45._o from_o the_o afflict_a or_o gratify_v dispensation_n of_o god_n to_o the_o whole_a natural_a man_n be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o man_n apt_a to_o take_v the_o measure_n of_o god_n anger_n or_o love_n god_n afford_v invisible_a as_o well_o as_o visible_a good_a thing_n of_o this_o world_n to_o the_o inner_a as_o well_o as_o outer_a natural_a man_n the_o spirit_n as_o well_o as_o body_n of_o the_o rebellious_a as_o also_o of_o those_o who_o will_v prove_v obedient_a saint_n this_o as_o one_o fruit_n of_o christ_n redemption-work_n psal._n 68_o 18._o as_o to_o a_o first-covenant_n benefit_n '_o of_o christ_n death_n the_o common_a or_o general_a salvation_n all_o man_n be_v capable_a of_o may_v they_o be_v make_v wise_a strong_a and_o honourable_a in_o christ_n yea_o by_o new_a or_o second-covenant_n light_n also_o show_v offer_v and_o bring_v to_o taste_v and_o see_v how_o good_a and_o gracious_a the_o lord_n be_v in_o his_o new-covenant-life_n and_o after_o all_o irrecoverable_o apostatise_v and_o perish_v for_o ever_o 1_o cor._n 4._o 10._o heb._n 6._o 4_o 6._o if_o man_n final_o keep_v up_o his_o restore_v first-creation_n changeable_a righteous_a life_n in_o enmity_n to_o god_n and_o his_o second_o he_o perish_v for_o ever_o if_o he_o prefer_v the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n after_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o restore_v righteous_a life_n of_o the_o law_n or_o conformity_n to_o he_o as_o bear_v of_o a_o woman_n under_o the_o law_n to_o christ_n after_o the_o spirit_n or_o in_o his_o spiritual_a resurrection-life_n he_o perish_v for_o ever_o in_o this_o evil_a self-chosen_a life_n and_o way_n do_v god_n in_o judgement_n gratify_v man_n with_o invisible_z fade_a or_o natural_a good_a thing_n beyond_o all_o they_o can_v wish_v psal._n 73._o 7._o the_o literal_a wicked_a in_o the_o corrupt_a and_o mystical_o wicked_a in_o the_o resin_v spirit_n of_o nature_n may_v be_v gratify_v with_o all_o worldly_a desirable_n outward_a or_o inward_a to_o their_o body_n or_o spirit_n and_o perish_v for_o ever_o after_o all_o under_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v all_o this_o solomon_n understand_v and_o declare_v the_o natural_a understanding_n even_o in_o the_o spiritual_a saint_n can_v reach_v these_o mystery_n of_o providence_n in_o the_o promiscuous_a dispensation_n of_o god_n to_o good_a and_o bad_a as_o to_o all_o worldly_a desirable_n visible_a or_o invisible_a psal._n 73._o the_o true_o righteous_a good_a and_o clean_a 〈◊〉_d his_o natural_a life_n to_o god_n as_o fear_v a_o oath_n or_o the_o swear_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n with_o the_o devil_n in_o the_o first-creation_n state_n against_o god_n and_o the_o second_o so_o come_v his_o heart_n in_o a_o newness_n of_o life_n to_o be_v set_v in_o he_o to_o do_v good_a in_o god_n sight_n for_o ever_o he_o that_o swear_v that_o covenant_n with_o the_o devil_n be_v full_o set_v to_o do_v evil_a for_o ever_o eccl._n 8._o 11._o however_o undiscerned_a the_o saint_n condition_n be_v to_o his_o enemy_n under_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o this_o life_n god_n will_v at_o last_o manifest_a the_o difference_n between_o they_o that_o serve_v he_o and_o those_o that_o serve_v he_o not_o but_o swear_v everlasting_a allegiance_n to_o the_o devil_n mal._n 3._o 18._o who_o servant_n they_o be_v rom._n 6._o 16._o vers._n 3._o this_o be_v a_o evil_n among_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v do_v under_o the_o sun_n '_o that_n there_o be_v one_o event_n unto_o all_o yea_o also_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v full_a of_o evil_n and_o madness_n be_v in_o their_o heart_n while_o they_o live_v and_o after_o that_o they_o go_v to_o the_o dead_a the_o death_n of_o nature_n as_o to_o the_o mortal_a life_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v the_o one_o event_n to_o all_o men._n this_o fatal_a period_n come_v nature_n to_o in_o the_o wise_a and_o fool_n righteous_a and_o wicked_a the_o spiritual_a wise_a man_n only_o be_v a_o unspeakable_a gainer_n by_o all_o such_o loss_n as_o befall_v his_o nature_n with_o his_o fellow_n out_o of_o the_o darkness_n and_o death_n bring_v on_o his_o natural_a state_n be_v he_o raise_v into_o the_o spiritual_a light_n and_o life_n of_o god_n the_o same_o darkness_n and_o death_n bring_v upon_o other_o in_o wrath_n for_o refuse_v it_o in_o love_n become_v their_o dreadful_a condition_n and_o portion_n for_o ever_o under_o wrath._n this_o exceed_o differ_a event_n of_o the_o say_v same_o event_n the_o death_n of_o nature_n in_o all_o man_n be_v not_o consider_v or_o discern_v by_o man_n wisdom_n hence_o solomon_n say_v how_o die_v the_o wise_a man_n as_o the_o fool_n there_o be_v no_o remembrance_n of_o the_o one_o more_o than_o of_o the_o other_o for_o ever_o eccles_n 2._o 16._o in_o man_n day_n or_o judgement_n the_o differ_a event_n of_o the_o cross_n in_o love_n or_o wrath_n turn_v all_o first-creation_n wisdom_n light_n and_o life_n into_o foolishness_n darkness_n and_o death_n man_n wisdom_n see_v not_o all_o wisdom_n beauty_n or_o desirableness_n in_o nature_n will_v perish_v and_o be_v forget_v in_o all_o man_n for_o ever_o on_o this_o account_n as_o to_o any_o thing_n in_o nature_n the_o true_o wise_a die_v as_o the_o fool._n for_o both_o by_o death_n lose_v all_o the_o changeable_a life_n and_o fade_a glory_n of_o their_o own_o nature_n but_o the_o say_v wise_a 〈◊〉_d obedient_a surrender_n of_o all_o receive_v a_o more_o excellent_a life_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o those_o that_o rebellious_o keep_v it_o lose_v all_o for_o ever_o under_o wrath_n in_o everlasting_a darkness_n so_o though_o the_o same_o event_n happen_v to_o all_o as_o to_o the_o death_n of_o nature_n the_o event_n of_o that_o event_n be_v exceed_o different_a eternal_a life_n or_o death_n those_o that_o do_v not_o obedient_o part_v with_o their_o own_o first-creation_n life_n and_o wisdom_n for_o god_n in_o the_o second_o seem_v character_v here_o by_o a_o heart_n full_a of_o evil_n and_o madness_n while_o they_o live_v and_o after_o that_o they_o go_v to_o the_o dead_a yea_o they_o be_v dead_a while_o they_o live_v as_o 〈◊〉_d in_o enmity_n to_o god_n which_o must_v 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eternal_a darkness_n and_o death_n vers._n 4._o he_o that_o observe_v the_o wind_n shall_v not_o sow_v and_o he_o that_o regard_v the_o cloud_n shall_v not_o reap_v the_o slothful_a man_n that_o look_v upon_o wind_n and_o cloud_n that_o be_v nothing_o but_o uncertainty_n it-self_n in_o their_o motion_n omit_n the_o diligent_a husband_v his_o ground_n and_o will_v not_o so_o sow_v as_o to_o reap_v any_o true_a profit_n or_o advantage_n to_o himself_o in_o the_o mystical_a sense_n he_o that_o neglect_n christ_n voice_n and_o convince_a discovery_n not_o submit_v to_o the_o spiritual_a husbandry_n of_o his_o cross_n on_o his_o earthy_a natural_a state_n to_o make_v way_n for_o the_o spring_a up_o of_o a_o spiritual_a seed_n and_o listen'_v to_o the_o stranger_n voice_n the_o uncertain_a word_n or_o reason_n of_o nature_n in_o himself_o or_o other_o signify_v here_o by_o wind_n and_o cloud_n for_o spare_v that_o
life_n the_o true_a shepherd_n call_v for_o the_o surrender_n of_o by_o death_n in_o sacrifice_n he_o and_o all_o that_o so_o do_v will_v find_v no_o harvest_n of_o true_a joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o be_v reap_v by_o they_o at_o last_o vers._n 5._o as_o thou_o know_v not_o what_o be_v the_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n nor_o how_o the_o bone_n do_v grow_v in_o the_o womb_n of_o she_o that_o be_v with_o child_n even_o so_o thou_o know_v not_o the_o work_n of_o god_n who_o make_v all_o in_o explain_v his_o former_a word_n solomon_n here_o use_v the_o hide_a way_n of_o god_n in_o form_v the_o fleshly_a body_n of_o man_n and_o unite_n his_o immortal_a spirit_n with_o it_o in_o the_o womb._n these_o common_a thing_n in_o the_o first_o creation_n over-setting_a man_n understanding_n as_o to_o the_o discern_a or_o give_v any_o certain_a account_n of_o be_v but_o typical_a to_o the_o yet_o far_o more_o mysterious_a and_o hide_a thing_n of_o christ_n new-creation-workmanship_n in_o saint_n none_o 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31._o work_v of_o grace_n in_o the_o second-covenant_n life_n not_o of_o nature_n in_o the_o first_o and_o in_o the_o evening_n withhold_v not_o thy_o hand_n or_o natural_a spirit_n from_o sacrifice_n for_o this_o be_v it_o hinder_v the_o spiritual_a seed_n from_o spring_v up_o towards_o a_o hopeful_a harvest_n and_o so_o will_v the_o evening_n state_n of_o darkness_n and_o death_n to_o nature_n be_v turn_v into_o a_o everlasting_a morning-light_n and_o life_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n for_o thou_o know_v not_o etc._n etc._n man_n receive_v spiritual_a light_n by_o which_o christ_n in_o his_o spiritual_a life_n be_v show_v and_o offer_v he_o be_v call_v a_o beginning_n in_o the_o spirit_n a_o partake_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o taste_v of_o the_o good_a live_v word_n of_o god_n gal._n 3._o 3_o heb._n 6._o 4_o 5._o then_o be_v he_o upon_o his_o trial_n for_o eternal_a life_n or_o death_n as_o obedient_a or_o disobedient_a to_o the_o say_v spiritual_a light_n and_o according_o will_v he_o be_v evil_a or_o good_a barren_a or_o fruitful_a to_o god_n deliver_v up_o the_o natural_a spirit_n to_o death_n be_v the_o only_a way_n to_o its_o become_a fruitful_a to_o god_n in_o a_o newness_n of_o life_n rom._n 6._o 4._o &_o 7._o 4._o so_o as_o raise_v into_o the_o life_n of_o the_o spiritual_a man_n do_v both_o the_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a become_v a_o like_a good_a in_o a_o life_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n while_o man_n be_v doubtful_a under_o the_o darken_n demolish_n death-work_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o cross_n of_o christ_n on_o his_o nature_n what_o will_v be_v the_o issue_n as_o job_n for_o some_o time_n be_v whether_o everlasting_a blessedness_n or_o misery_n the_o light_n or_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n listen_v to_o will_v inform_v that_o both_o will_v prosper_v and_o be_v a_o like_a good_a both_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a man_n through_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o the_o former_a into_o the_o quicken_v up_o life_n 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light_n and_o life_n by_o his_o shine_a into_o man_n do_v he_o render_v he_o wise_a strong_a and_o honourable_a in_o his_o own_o restore_v nature_n so_o become_v man_n joyful_a and_o fruitful_a therein_o yet_o all_o this_o light_n life_n and_o joy_n therein_o will_v pass_v away_o also_o as_o well_o as_o that_o of_o the_o bodily_a state_n and_o the_o succeed_a day_n of_o darkness_n will_v be_v many_o even_o to_o all_o eternity_n as_o to_o those_o that_o never_o submit_v to_o the_o way_n of_o come_v to_o experience_n christ_n in_o a_o high_a and_o better_a light_n and_o life_n show_v and_o offer_v they_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n in_o love_n or_o wrath_n seize_v and_o take_v away_o all_o fade_a first-creation_n light_a or_o goodness_n from_o every_o angel_n and_o man_n good_a or_o bad_a this_o solomon_n far_a declare_v vers._n 8._o but_o if_o a_o man_n live_v many_o year_n and_o rejoice_v in_o they_o all_o yet_o let_v he_o remember_v the_o day_n of_o darkness_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v many_o all_o that_o come_v be_v vanity_n let_v a_o man_n live_v never_o so_o long_o in_o the_o light_n and_o joy_n of_o a_o first-covenant_n state_n under_o the_o mystical_a first-creation_n sun_n or_o first-covenant_n spirit_n and_o communication_n from_o christ_n or_o shining_n forth_o upon_o his_o tabernacle_n there_o job_n 29._o 2_o 4._o he_o must_v consider_v and_o remember_v that_o all_o this_o will_v be_v go_v and_o everlasting_a darkness_n succeed_v if_o christ_n be_v not_o receive_v in_o that_o spiritual_a life_n which_o will_v situate_a he_o under_o his_o beaming_n forth_o as_o a_o divine_a and_o spiritual_a new-creation_n sun_n of_o infinite_a eternal_a and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n light_n brightness_n and_o glory_n vers._n 9_o rejoice_v o_o young_a man_n in_o thy_o youth_n and_o let_v thy_o heart_n cheer_v
their_o eye_n and_o heart_n upon_o he_o with_o paul_n in_o that_o spiritual_a life_n into_o which_o 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o the_o death_n of_o the_o former_a and_o be_v marry_v to_o he_o there_o as_o their_o everlasting_a spiritual_a lord_n and_o bridegroom_n ro._n 7._o 14_a while_o christ_n pipe_n to_o man_n in_o first-covenant_n communication_n as_o he_o do_v by_o john_n baptist_n ministry_n they_o be_v to_o dance_v and_o rejoice_v when_o he_o withdraw's_a and_o call_v they_o into_o the_o death_n of_o that_o state_n they_o be_v to_o mourn_v else_o be_v they_o immorigerous_a and_o undutiful_a mat._n 11._o 17._o their_o natural_a heart_n will_v be_v fill_v with_o sorrow_n as_o the_o disciple_n when_o as_o a_o fleshly_a bridegroom_n and_o comforter_n he_o depart_v from_o they_o mat._n 9_o 15._o jo._n 16._o 20-22_a right_o obedient_a mourner_n in_o this_o case_n be_v bless_v and_o sure_a to_o hear_v of_o christ_n as_o a_o better_a comforter_n and_o bridegroom_n in_o his_o spiritual_a life_n 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20._o christ_n come_v not_o to_o speak_v peace_n but_o war_n and_o death_n by_o his_o spiritual_a fire_n and_o sword_n to_o the_o earthly_a life_n of_o nature_n at_o best_a in_o himself_o and_o follower_n luk._n 12._o 49-51_a we_o must_v follow_v the_o suffering-steps_a of_o this_o great_a captain_n of_o our_o salvation_n or_o never_o come_v where_o he_o be_v true_a saint_n with_o paul_n glory_n in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n conformity_n to_o his_o death_n and_o in_o bear_v about_o they_o the_o mark_n of_o the_o die_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n so_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o rise_v jesus_n come_v to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o manifest_v in_o their_o mortal_a flesh_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 10_o 11._o vers._n 6._o a_o time_n to_o get_v and_o a_o time_n to_o lose_v a_o time_n to_o keep_v and_o a_o time_n to_o cast_v away_o a_o time_n to_o seek_v after_o and_o recover_v the_o exercise_n of_o our_o nature_n in_o the_o first-covenant_n righteous_a life_n thereof_o and_o to_o heap_v up_o riches_n by_o a_o fruitfulness_n therein_o and_o then_o come_v a_o time_n to_o lose_v and_o cast_v all_o away_o again_o as_o dung_n and_o loss_n with_o paul_n for_o the_o more_o excellent_a life_n christ_n unspeakable_a gift_n phil._n 3._o 6-9_a and_o so_o be_v there_o a_o time_n to_o keep_v up_o the_o exercise_n of_o our_o nature_n in_o the_o restore_v first-covenant_n righteous_a life_n thereof_o so_o long_o as_o christ_n own_o be_v that_o to_o be_v his_o dispensation_n to_o we_o by_o continue_v as_o a_o fleshly_a bridegroom_n with_o we_o and_o a_o time_n to_o part_v with_o and_o cast_v it_o away_o again_o for_o the_o second_o in_o the_o same_o sense_n with_o what_o be_v mean_v in_o the_o former_a clause_n of_o this_o verse_n vers._n 7._o a_o time_n to_o rent_n and_o a_o time_n to_o sew_v a_o time_n to_o keep_v silence_n and_o a_o time_n to_o speak_v that_o which_o have_v be_v sew_v heal_v and_o make_v up_o again_o after_o the_o sore_a breach_n by_o the_o first_o sin_n and_o so_o 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