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seem_v but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n as_o it_o be_v of_o course_n for_o she_o so_o to_o do_v gen._n 21.7_o quest_n 84._o what_o do_v god_n require_v of_o those_o by_o way_n of_o duty_n towards_o the_o young_a who_o the_o privilege_n of_o age_n have_v make_v their_o superior_n as_o have_v be_v say_v answ_n that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o assist_v they_o with_o their_o counsel_n when_o desire_v or_o when_o they_o see_v occasion_n otherwise_o that_o they_o countenance_n and_o encourage_v they_o in_o and_o unto_o all_o well_o do_v that_o they_o admonish_v they_o with_o wisdom_n love_n and_o tenderness_n when_o they_o do_v amiss_o that_o they_o walk_v before_o they_o as_o ensample_n of_o sobriety_n gravity_n temperance_n faith_n love_v patience_n etc._n etc._n that_o they_o despise_v they_o not_o because_o of_o their_o youth_n or_o set_v light_n by_o they_o because_o of_o some_o weakness_n incident_a to_o their_o year_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 85._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o husband_n towards_o their_o wife_n answ_n to_o love_v they_o dear_o as_o their_o own_o body_n and_o as_o christ_n love_v his_o church_n give_v himself_o for_o it_o ephe._n 5.25.28_o to_o dwell_v with_o they_o according_a to_o knowledge_n that_o be_v as_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n concern_v their_o behaviour_n towards_o they_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v make_v know_v in_o the_o scripture_n direct_v they_o and_o require_v of_o they_o not_o according_a to_o humour_n passion_n lightness_n of_o spirit_n or_o the_o like_a to_o give_v honour_n unto_o they_o as_o unto_o the_o weak_a vessel_n that_o be_v as_o person_n serviceable_a unto_o god_n and_o use_v by_o he_o as_o well_o as_o themselves_o although_o not_o make_v for_o such_o service_n which_o require_v the_o like_a strength_n either_o of_o body_n or_o of_o mind_n with_o those_o for_o which_o man_n be_v make_v to_o bear_v with_o their_o infirmity_n to_o take_v special_a notice_n of_o all_o their_o good_a service_n their_o loialty_n their_o subjection_n and_o all_o expression_n of_o affection_n towards_o they_o from_o time_n to_o time_n and_o to_o return_v the_o same_o or_o better_a measure_n unto_o they_o both_o in_o word_n and_o in_o deed_n discreet_o and_o in_o great_a love_n and_o tenderness_n to_o admonish_v they_o to_o instruct_v they_o in_o thing_n appertain_v unto_o god_n and_o salvation_n not_o to_o be_v bitter_a fierce_a or_o sharp_a unto_o they_o at_o any_o time_n but_o to_o delight_v in_o their_o presence_n to_o give_v they_o none_o occasion_n of_o jealousy_n to_o provide_v for_o they_o thing_n necessary_a according_a to_o their_o state_n and_o calling_n to_o allow_v they_o convenient_a maintenance_n and_o liberty_n to_o stand_v by_o they_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o that_o authority_n in_o the_o family_n as_o over_o child_n and_o servant_n which_o belong_v unto_o they_o to_o protect_v they_o from_o affront_n and_o injury_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 86._o what_o be_v require_v of_o superior_n in_o gift_n towards_o weak_a christian_n answ_n that_o they_o bear_v their_o infirmity_n that_o be_v that_o they_o depise_v they_o not_o nor_o estrange_v themselves_o from_o they_o because_o of_o they_o this_o be_v to_o constrain_v they_o to_o bear_v they_o themselves_o rom._n 15.1_o that_o they_o use_v not_o their_o liberty_n to_o their_o offence_n nor_o to_o the_o enbolden_v of_o they_o to_o do_v that_o which_o otherwise_o they_o scruple_n or_o know_v no_o sufficient_a ground_n on_o which_o to_o judge_v it_o lawful_a that_o they_o be_v of_o a_o condescend_v spirit_n unto_o they_o willing_a and_o ready_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o instruct_v and_o teach_v they_o as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v not_o give_v they_o strong_a meat_n to_o eat_v when_o they_o be_v able_a to_o digest_v milk_n only_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 77._o what_o be_v require_v of_o the_o politic_a superior_a whether_o magistrate_n or_o master_n in_o reference_n unto_o those_o that_o be_v under_o they_o 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ghost_n have_v he_o be_v a_o creature_n though_o a_o angel_n though_o a_o archangel_n and_o of_o a_o order_n nigh_a unto_o god_n himself_o will_v upon_o a_o occasion_n of_o any_o thing_n say_v by_o he_o that_o may_v with_o the_o least_o probability_n induce_v man_n to_o think_v he_o be_v god_n and_o so_o to_o worship_v he_o have_v rather_o caution_v they_o to_o take_v heed_n of_o such_o a_o snare_n then_o leave_v it_o in_o the_o way_n as_o it_o be_v on_o purpose_n for_o their_o foot_n to_o be_v take_v in_o for_o this_o be_v record_v by_o he_o to_o have_v be_v the_o genius_n and_o manner_n of_o those_o excellent_a creature_n the_o angel_n i_o mean_v to_o take_v man_n off_o from_o worship_v or_o ascribe_v divine_a honour_n unto_o they_o see_v judg._n 13.16_o revel_v 22.8_o 9_o therefore_o certain_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o trinity_n as_o it_o be_v common_o teach_v and_o believe_v by_o christian_n contain_v nothing_o in_o it_o that_o needs_o offend_v the_o mind_n reason_n or_o 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sense_n reason_n or_o understanding_n yea_o before_o the_o most_o confident_a affirmation_n or_o denial_n of_o all_o the_o man_n in_o the_o world_n though_o agree_v and_o consent_v in_o one_o upon_o the_o testimony_n or_o credit_n of_o all_o their_o sense_n reason_n judgement_n and_o understanding_n repective_o quest_n 2._o what_o make_v the_o authority_n of_o the_o scripture_n so_o sacred_a and_o irrefragable_a that_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v reject_v gainsay_v suspect_v or_o doubt_v of_o in_o any_o thing_n they_o affirm_v or_o deny_v answ_n the_o infallibility_n of_o their_o author_n which_o be_v god_n his_o infallibility_n i_o say_v as_o well_o in_o the_o active_a as_o passive_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n for_o as_o he_o perfect_o know_v the_o truth_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o be_v not_o liable_a to_o any_o error_n ignorance_n or_o mistake_v in_o any_o thing_n so_o neither_o be_v he_o capable_a of_o speak_v declare_v or_o reveal_v any_o thing_n contrary_a to_o his_o knowledge_n it_o be_v utter_o impossible_a for_o he_o either_o to_o be_v deceive_v or_o to_o deceive_v any_o man_n quest_n 3._o how_o can_v it_o be_v prove_v that_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o the_o scripture_n or_o that_o they_o proceed_v from_o he_o answ_n this_o may_v be_v prove_v by_o sundry_a argument_n some_o take_v from_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o other_o from_o other_o consideration_n quest_n 4._o by_o how_o many_o argument_n take_v from_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o that_o be_v either_o from_o the_o matter_n of_o they_o and_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o thing_n contain_v and_o reveal_v in_o they_o or_o from_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o language_n style_n or_o phrase_n wherein_o they_o be_v write_v may_v they_o be_v prove_v to_o come_v from_o god_n answ_n the_o subject_a matter_n of_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o nature_n or_o quality_n of_o the_o thing_n contain_v and_o reveal_v in_o they_o afford_v five_o argument_n to_o prove_v they_o to_o be_v from_o god_n quest_n 5._o what_o be_v the_o first_o of_o these_o argument_n answ_n the_o two_o great_a and_o heavenly_a design_n reveal_v and_o discourse_v in_o the_o scripture_n the_o one_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o a_o miserable_a and_o lose_a world_n the_o other_o the_o exaltation_n of_o godliness_n righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n in_o the_o world_n these_o plain_o testify_v on_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o scripture_n that_o they_o be_v of_o no_o mean_a parentage_n or_o descent_n then_o from_o god_n himself_o reason_n do_v not_o permit_v any_o man_n to_o conceive_v or_o think_v that_o any_o creature_n shall_v ever_o conceive_v or_o be_v deliver_v of_o two_o such_o birth_n so_o transcendent_o glorious_a and_o adorable_a as_o these_o nor_o yet_o that_o any_o creature_n whether_o good_a or_o bad_a will_v ever_o false_o father_n upon_o god_n any_o such_o excellent_a or_o worthy_a projection_n as_o either_o of_o these_o quest_n 6._o what_o be_v the_o second_o argument_n from_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o scripture_n which_o prove_v they_o to_o be_v from_o god_n answ_n the_o most_o profound_a contrivance_n and_o never_o sufficient_o admire_v strain_n of_o wisdom_n by_o which_o the_o bring_v to_o pass_v the_o two_o great_a design_n mention_v be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n intend_v by_o god_n be_v good_a evidence_n and_o proof_n that_o they_o the_o scripture_n proceed_v original_o from_o no_o other_o author_n but_o god_n quest_n 7._o what_o be_v a_o three_o argument_n draw_v from_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o scripture_n by_o which_o they_o may_v be_v know_v to_o proceed_v from_o god_n answ_n the_o discovery_n that_o be_v make_v in_o the_o scripture_n of_o thing_n so_o far_o remote_a from_o the_o thought_n and_o apprehension_n of_o man_n as_o many_o thing_n be_v which_o be_v bring_v forth_o into_o a_o clear_a and_o perfect_a light_n by_o they_o as_o that_o manner_n method_n and_o time_n of_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n with_o all_o 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not_o desire_v to_o be_v of_o such_o a_o religion_n by_o mean_n of_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n whereof_o he_o may_v gratify_v his_o flesh_n with_o what_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n he_o please_v without_o danger_n of_o be_v judge_v by_o god_n for_o it_o quest_n 56._o why_o do_v god_n in_o this_o commandment_n rather_o than_o in_o any_o other_o insist_v upon_o his_o jealousy_n declare_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o jealous_a god_n to_o deter_v man_n from_o the_o breach_n of_o it_o for_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_o a_o jealous_a god_n visit_v etc._n etc._n answ_n the_o reason_n may_v be_v because_o his_o worship_n be_v the_o marriage-bed_n wherein_o he_o claim_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o only_a lawful_a husband_n in_o the_o notion_n of_o a_o spiritual_a or_o mystical_a marriage_n of_o his_o creature_n desire_v to_o solace_v himself_o with_o this_o his_o creature-wife_n offer_v himself_o likewise_o to_o be_v enjoy_v by_o she_o with_o like_a satisfaction_n and_o contentment_n and_o 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i._n question_v 1_o what_o be_v catechism_n answer_n a_o collection_n of_o the_o chief_a point_n in_o christian_a religion_n in_o a_o short_a and_o plain_a way_n for_o the_o instruction_n of_o young_a beginner_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o this_o religion_n by_o way_n of_o question_n and_o answer_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v prepare_v and_o make_v more_o capable_a of_o further_a knowledge_n therein_o quest_n 2._o what_o be_v christian_a religion_n answ_n christian_n religion_n be_v that_o way_n of_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n which_o be_v teach_v the_o world_n by_o christ_n that_o man_n may_v know_v how_o to_o please_v god_n and_o so_o be_v love_v of_o he_o and_o eternal_o save_v by_o he_o quest_n 3._o who_o be_v christ_n answ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n in_o one_o and_o the_o same_o person_n quest_n 4._o who_o be_v god_n answ_n god_n be_v a_o spirit_n infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n as_o in_o goodness_n mercy_n bounty_n wisdom_n knowledge_n power_n justice_n holiness_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 5._o what_o be_v a_o spirit_n answ_n there_o be_v two_o kind_n of_o spirit_n the_o one_o create_v the_o other_o uncreated_a a_o create_a spirit_n proper_o so_o call_v be_v a_o substance_n or_o be_v endue_v with_o understanding_n reason_n will_n immaterial_a invisible_a immortal_a etc._n etc._n such_o be_v the_o angel_n both_o elect_n and_o reprobate_n as_o also_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n whether_o good_a or_o evil_a there_o be_v only_o one_o uncreated_a spirit_n which_o be_v god_n who_o be_v in_o scripture_n call_v a_o spirit_n not_o because_o he_o be_v of_o the_o same_o substance_n or_o nature_n with_o create_a spirit_n but_z because_o he_o resemble_v these_o in_o some_o of_o their_o property_n as_o immateriality_n invisibility_n intellectuality_n activeness_n and_o such_o like_a quest_n 6._o how_o do_v you_o know_v that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o uncreated_a spirit_n who_o be_v call_v god_n or_o how_o can_v it_o be_v prove_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n answ_n 1._o by_o the_o express_a testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n which_o speak_v oft_o and_o plain_o of_o he_o and_o ascribe_v many_o great_a and_o worthy_a and_o wonderful_a thing_n unto_o he_o 2._o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o conscience_n within_o we_o which_o accuse_v trouble_v and_o condemn_v we_o for_o our_o evil_n and_o sinful_a do_n and_o cheer_v and_o comfort_v we_o upon_o our_o righteous_a and_o well_o do_n neither_o of_o which_o it_o will_v do_v but_o by_o reason_n of_o a_o secret_a sense_n and_o persuasion_n it_o have_v that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o be_v as_o god_n know_v all_o that_o we_o do_v whether_o good_a or_o evil_a reward_v the_o former_a and_o punish_v the_o latter_a 3._o by_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n which_o can_v neither_o make_v itself_o for_o nothing_o whether_o create_v or_o uncreated_a can_v do_v this_o nor_o yet_o be_v make_v by_o any_o other_o but_o only_o by_o a_o omnipotent_a and_o alwise_a be_v and_o who_o be_v no_o part_n of_o it_o and_o which_o can_v be_v no_o other_o but_o that_o be_v which_o be_v god_n 4._o by_o the_o work_n of_o providence_n the_o wise_a and_o gracious_a order_n and_o govern_v of_o the_o world_n in_o which_o due_o consider_v there_o appear_v more_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n more_o righteousness_n and_o power_n then_o can_v reasonable_o be_v imagine_v or_o suppose_v to_o be_v in_o any_o finite_a be_v whatsoever_o or_o in_o any_o other_o then_o that_o which_o be_v true_o call_v god_n 5._o and_o last_o by_o the_o testimony_n and_o consent_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n or_o at_o least_o of_o all_o the_o nation_n far_o and_o near_o under_o the_o whole_a heaven_n of_o which_o there_o be_v none_o that_o be_v not_o touch_v with_o some_o sense_n of_o a_o deity_n or_o which_o acknowledge_v not_o that_o be_v which_o be_v and_o be_v according_o call_v god_n quest_n 7._o how_o many_o
and_o not_o of_o a_o man_n also_o why_o be_v he_o so_o frequent_o in_o the_o scripture_n especial_o in_o the_o gospel_n both_o by_o himself_o and_o other_o style_v the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o never_o the_o son_n of_o a_o woman_n answ_n although_o he_o be_v not_o where_o express_o call_v the_o son_n of_o a_o woman_n yet_o he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v make_v of_o a_o woman_n gal._n 4.4_o and_o he_o be_v call_v the_o first-born_a son_n of_o mary_n mat._n 1.25_o where_o it_o be_v likewise_o say_v ver_fw-la 23._o that_o a_o virgin_n shall_v conceive_v and_o bring_v forth_o a_o son_n but_o when_o he_o be_v so_o oft_o term_v the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o word_n man_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o greek_a rather_o note_v the_o kind_n than_o the_o sex_n be_v a_o word_n as_o well_o of_o the_o feminine_a as_o masculine_a gender_n and_o comprehend_v both_o sex_n and_o though_o christ_n be_v not_o the_o son_n of_o any_o man_n by_o immediate_a propagation_n as_o all_o other_o man_n have_v be_v be_v and_o will_v be_v yet_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o many_o male-progenitours_a as_o of_o david_n abraham_n adam_n and_o many_o other_o as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v mat._n 1._o compare_v with_o luk._n 3._o quest_n 18._o but_o be_v christâ—_n so_o oft_o style_v the_o son_n of_o man_n for_o no_o other_o reason_n but_o only_o because_o he_o be_v a_o male-member_n of_o mankind_n or_o because_o he_o have_v man_n to_o his_o progenitour_n answ_n although_o he_o can_v not_o proper_o be_v style_v the_o son_n of_o man_n without_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o of_o both_o these_o yet_o neither_o the_o one_o of_o they_o nor_o the_o other_o nor_o both_o together_o seem_v to_o be_v the_o adequate_a or_o chief_a ground_n of_o that_o so_o frequent_a a_o denomination_n of_o he_o quest_n 19_o what_o then_o do_v you_o conceive_v or_o judge_n may_v be_v the_o chief_a reason_n or_o ground_n of_o that_o appellation_n answ_n i_o suppose_v to_o accommodate_v and_o relieve_v the_o infirmity_n or_o weakness_n both_o of_o the_o faith_n and_o of_o the_o flesh_n of_o man_n for_o christ_n be_v a_o person_n so_o infinite_o above_o they_o as_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n or_o godhead_n so_o in_o glory_n majesty_n holiness_n power_n place_n of_o residence_n etc._n etc._n as_o he_o be_v the_o very_a thought_n of_o he_o without_o some_o allay_n or_o other_o to_o qualify_v it_o must_v needs_o be_v burdensome_a if_o not_o over-whelming_a to_o their_o frail_a and_o weak_a flesh_n but_o the_o consideration_n that_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o this_o his_o super-transcendent_a elevation_n above_o they_o yet_o be_v he_o bone_n of_o their_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o their_o flesh_n and_o communicate_v in_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o they_o that_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o man_n as_o well_o as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n this_o much_o sweeten_v their_o meditation_n of_o he_o and_o strengthen_v their_o flesh_n to_o bear_v the_o weight_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o of_o the_o apprehension_n of_o it_o much_o more_o comfortable_o chap._n iu._n of_o the_o life_n death_n resurrection_n ascension_n and_o glorification_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o come_n to_o judgement_n quest_n 1._o what_o necessity_n be_v there_o that_o christ_n for_o the_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n of_o man_n beside_o his_o be_v incarnate_a or_o make_v man_n shall_v live_v and_o converse_v in_o the_o world_n for_o several_a year_n among_o man_n or_o if_o his_o life_n have_v be_v take_v from_o he_o assoon_o as_o he_o receive_v it_o or_o assoon_o as_o he_o be_v bear_v into_o the_o world_n have_v two_o not_o be_v sufficient_a answ_n it_o be_v necessary_a in_o sundry_a respect_n that_o christ_n shall_v not_o only_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v into_o the_o world_n but_o that_o he_o shall_v also_o live_v to_o a_o good_a maturity_n of_o year_n walk_v and_o converse_v with_o man_n on_o earth_n for_o a_o competent_a time_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v necessary_a chief_o in_o four_o respect_n quest_n 2._o what_o be_v the_o first_o of_o these_o answ_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o the_o captain_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o those_o that_o shall_v believe_v shall_v go_v before_o they_o in_o such_o a_o way_n of_o life_n and_o conversation_n wherein_o god_n judge_v it_o meet_v to_o impose_v it_o as_o a_o law_n upon_o all_o those_o that_o be_v to_o be_v save_v to_o walk_v that_o be_v in_o a_o way_n of_o innocency_n holiness_n and_o all_o submissive_a obedience_n unto_o god_n heb._n 7.26_o 1_o pet._n 2.21_o 22._o mat._n 11.29_o quest_n 3._o what_o be_v a_o second_o consideration_n in_o respect_n of_o which_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o christ_n shall_v live_v to_o the_o complete_a age_n of_o a_o man_n in_o the_o world_n answ_n that_o he_o may_v kindle_v the_o fire_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o world_n for_o which_o he_o be_v send_v before_o he_o leave_v it_o luk._n 12.49_o that_o be_v that_o he_o may_v plant_v the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o as_o it_o be_v by_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o make_v choice_n of_o man_n for_o apostle_n who_o he_o may_v send_v forth_o with_o a_o charge_n and_o instruction_n to_o publish_v and_o preach_v the_o same_o far_o and_o near_o throughout_o the_o world_n heb._n 2.3_o 4._o mat._n 28.18_o 19_o 20._o mar._n 16.15_o 16_o 17._o quest_n 4._o what_o be_v a_o three_o consideration_n induce_v the_o say_a necessity_n answ_n that_o the_o lay_v down_o of_o his_o life_n may_v be_v a_o voluntary_a sacrifice_n or_o free-will-offering_a and_o consequent_o of_o the_o high_a acceptance_n with_o god_n for_o have_v he_o not_o live_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n and_o to_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n he_o can_v not_o have_v offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n nor_o have_v give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o all_o nor_o have_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n of_o himself_o etc._n etc._n in_o which_o voluntary_a resignment_n of_o himself_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o death_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n the_o scripture_n place_v much_o of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o death_n for_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n heb._n 9.15_o 1_o tim._n 2.6_o joh._n 10.17_o 18._o with_o other_o place_n quest_n 5._o what_o be_v the_o four_o and_o last_o of_o the_o say_a consideration_n answ_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v the_o truth_n of_o such_o scripture-prediction_n may_v be_v salve_v which_o either_o direct_o or_o implicit_o presignify_v that_o his_o life_n shall_v be_v continue_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o flesh_n until_o he_o arrive_v at_o the_o just_a age_n or_o year_n of_o a_o man._n quest_n 6._o but_o christian_a religion_n do_v not_o only_o teach_v that_o christ_n be_v make_v flesh_n and_o that_o he_o live_v in_o the_o world_n to_o man_n estate_n but_o that_o he_o suffer_v death_n also_o be_v there_o any_o necessity_n of_o this_o for_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n of_o man_n answ_n it_o be_v declare_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n 16._o chapter_n q._n 16._o how_o and_o in_o what_o respect_v the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v necessary_a for_o the_o salvation_n of_o men._n in_o that_o way_n of_o save_v they_o in_o which_o only_o as_o be_v most_o honourable_a unto_o he_o god_n have_v be_v gracious_o please_v to_o do_v it_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v sovereign_o necessary_a hereunto_o yea_o so_o necessary_a that_o it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v no_o death_n of_o christ_n ho_o life_n of_o man._n quest_n 7._o how_o or_o what_o do_v the_o death_n of_o christ_n contribute_v towards_o the_o redemption_n or_o salvation_n of_o the_o world_n answ_n it_o contribute_v towards_o these_o by_o way_n of_o ransom_n or_o atonement_n that_o be_v it_o be_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n justice_n or_o just_a severity_n against_o sin_n a_o valuable_a consideration_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n or_o for_o the_o discharge_n of_o all_o those_o from_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n who_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o how_o many_o or_o how_o great_a soever_o their_o sin_n have_v be_v so_o that_o he_o judge_v and_o this_o according_a to_o the_o most_o apparent_a truth_n that_o he_o have_v as_o full_o manifest_v his_o just_a displeasure_n and_o indignation_n against_o sin_n by_o deliver_v up_o his_o son_n christ_n unto_o death_n as_o he_o shall_v or_o can_v have_v do_v by_o inflict_v the_o vengeance_n of_o eternal_a fire_n upon_o all_o and_o every_o person_n of_o mankind_n that_o have_v sin_v quest_n 8._o but_o for_o who_o or_o for_o the_o expiation_n or_o take_v away_o of_o who_o sin_n do_v christ_n suffer_v death_n or_o who_o salvation_n do_v god_n intend_v by_o it_o answ_n doubtless_o christ_n suffer_v death_n for_o all_o man_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o all_o man_n be_v intend_v by_o god_n by_o it_o for_o the_o scripture_n express_o say_v that_o
etc._n quest_n 30._o in_o what_o respect_n or_o how_o do_v the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n give_v a_o opportunity_n unto_o the_o father_n and_o to_o himself_o to_o pour_v out_o the_o spirit_n as_o they_o do_v upon_o it_o on_o all_o flesh_n and_o give_v those_o great_a and_o rare_a gift_n mention_v answ_n as_o king_n and_o prince_n be_v wont_a to_o show_v their_o bounty_n and_o magnificence_n unto_o their_o poor_a subject_n in_o some_o signal_n manner_n as_o by_o scatter_a gold_n and_o silver_n plentiful_o among_o they_o at_o their_o coronation_n and_o first_o solemn_a entrance_n into_o their_o kingdom_n a_o time_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n of_o heart_n be_v most_o natural_a and_o proper_a wherein_o to_o exercise_v act_n of_o grace_n and_o bounty_n so_o god_n the_o father_n to_o express_v his_o great_a joy_n and_o high_a contentment_n in_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o son_n to_o that_o royal_a dignity_n wherein_o he_o be_v now_o invest_v and_o the_o son_n also_o to_o express_v the_o 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only_o in_o this_o world_n but_o also_o in_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o have_v put_v all_o thing_n under_o his_o foot_n and_o give_v he_o to_o be_v the_o head_n over_o all_o thing_n unto_o the_o church_n ephes_n 1.20_o 21_o 22_o that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n on_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n etc._n etc._n phil._n 2.10_o 11._o quest_n 32._o what_o do_v this_o glorify_v of_o christ_n by_o god_n the_o father_n import_n or_o signify_v unto_o the_o world_n answ_n first_o it_o be_v a_o high_a ground_n or_o large_a foundation_n whereon_o to_o build_v our_o faith_n and_o hope_v in_o god_n than_o his_o resurrection_n because_o it_o more_o full_o argue_v and_o confirm_v that_o he_o be_v very_o high_o satisfy_v and_o please_v with_o his_o death_n for_o the_o sin_n and_o salvation_n of_o man_n inasmuch_o as_o it_o be_v upon_o and_o for_o this_o service_n perform_v that_o he_o so_o high_o dignify_v and_o exalt_v he_o phil._n 2.8_o 9_o 10._o compare_v who_o by_o he_o do_v believe_v in_o god_n who_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o give_v he_o glory_n that_o your_o faith_n and_o hope_n may_v be_v in_o god_n 1_o pet._n 1.21_o see_v also_o rom._n 8.34_o ephes_n 1.20_o second_o it_o much_o enliven_v and_o strengthen_v our_o comfort_n about_o the_o effectualness_n and_o success_n of_o his_o intercession_n for_o we_o the_o more_o he_o be_v honour_v and_o advance_v by_o god_n the_o high_a he_o must_v needs_o be_v conceive_v to_o be_v in_o grace_n and_o favour_n with_o he_o and_o according_a unto_o these_o his_o prevalency_n with_o he_o in_o all_o his_o motion_n and_o application_n unto_o he_o must_v in_o reason_n be_v estimate_v and_o believe_v three_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o glory_n unto_o which_o christ_n be_v advance_v by_o god_n render_v the_o gospel_n so_o much_o the_o more_o authoritative_a and_o awful_a in_o and_o over_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n and_o make_v the_o neglect_n of_o it_o and_o every_o sin_n commit_v against_o it_o the_o more_o detestable_a and_o threaten_a for_o what_o can_v reasonable_o be_v judge_v a_o great_a abomination_n and_o more_o provoke_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n then_o for_o that_o silly_a creature_n call_v man_n to_o despise_v or_o neglect_v he_o who_o he_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n have_v judge_v worthy_a of_o that_o unconceivable_a weight_n of_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v lay_v upon_o he_o four_o and_o last_o it_o high_o commend_v his_o service_n to_o the_o judgement_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n make_v it_o the_o most_o rational_a and_o connatural_a engagement_n unto_o the_o intellectual_a creature_n of_o all_o other_o many_o say_v solomon_n seek_v the_o face_n or_o favour_n of_o the_o ruler_n prov._n 29.26_o which_o show_v it_o to_o be_v very_o agreeable_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n so_o to_o do_v and_o the_o great_a in_o place_n and_o power_n any_o ruler_n be_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o inclinable_a and_o easy_o draw_v to_o seek_v his_o favour_n especial_o when_o they_o have_v any_o promise_a door_n of_o hope_n open_a before_o they_o that_o by_o seek_v they_o may_v obtain_v it_o therefore_o the_o supertranscendent_a greatness_n of_o the_o glory_n and_o power_n wherein_o christ_n reign_v be_v of_o excellent_a consequence_n and_o import_n to_o draw_v all_o man_n unto_o he_o joh._n 12.32_o to_o persuade_v the_o world_n to_o seek_v his_o favour_n and_o to_o work_v their_o heart_n to_o so_o much_o the_o more_o readiness_n and_o willingness_n to_o accept_v of_o his_o most_o gracious_a offer_v to_o entertain_v they_o in_o his_o service_n if_o they_o desire_v it_o quest_n 33._o you_o late_o make_v mention_n of_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n what_o be_v this_o intercession_n of_o he_o or_o how_o may_v we_o conceive_v of_o it_o answ_n the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n do_v not_o signify_v or_o 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commensurable_a unto_o it_o in_o the_o end_n and_o purpose_n of_o it_o as_o appear_v in_o part_n from_o what_o be_v even_o now_o say_v concern_v it_o therefore_o as_o christ_n according_a to_o what_o be_v former_o in_o this_o chapter_n show_v from_o the_o scripture_n die_v for_o all_o man_n so_o there_o be_v little_a question_n but_o that_o he_o intercede_v for_o all_o man_n likewise_o but_o as_o he_o die_v not_o to_o obtain_v or_o procure_v the_o same_o thing_n or_o favour_n for_o all_o man_n consider_v as_o now_o difference_v or_o distinguish_v some_o from_o other_o by_o faith_n and_o unbelief_n by_o repentance_n and_o impenitency_n etc._n etc._n so_o neither_o do_v he_o intercede_v for_o all_o man_n thus_o consider_v upon_o the_o same_o term_n my_o meaning_n be_v that_o he_o do_v not_o
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for_o temptation_n natural_a incapacity_n inclination_n and_o indisposition_n for_o all_o disadvantage_n by_o education_n want_n or_o weakness_n of_o mean_n etc._n etc._n have_v himself_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o flesh_n and_o blood_n with_o they_o who_o shall_v be_v judge_v by_o he_o and_o experimental_o acquaint_v with_o the_o force_n of_o temptation_n though_o without_o sin_n quest_n 43_o whether_o may_v the_o time_n of_o his_o come_n to_o the_o great_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n you_o speak_v of_o be_v know_v unto_o man_n or_o be_v it_o reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n answ_n it_o seem_v from_o mat._n 24.36_o that_o the_o just_a or_o precise_a time_n of_o this_o his_o come_n be_v not_o know_v unto_o himself_o viz._n as_o man_n nor_o yet_o unto_o any_o of_o the_o holy_a angel_n before_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n but_o be_v keep_v up_o close_o as_o a_o divine_a secret_n in_o the_o breast_n of_o god_n only_o but_o it_o be_v the_o judgement_n of_o some_o learned_a 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judgement_n may_v be_v gather_v from_o the_o revelation_n or_o some_o other_o place_n in_o the_o scripture_n yet_o it_o be_v very_o possible_a that_o few_o or_o none_o may_v come_v especial_o with_o any_o certainty_n or_o satisfaction_n to_o discover_v or_o find_v it_o out_o yea_o and_o those_o that_o do_v hit_v right_a upon_o it_o and_o find_v it_o out_o may_v not_o be_v able_a to_o give_v a_o satisfy_a account_n unto_o other_o of_o such_o their_o apprehension_n no_o nor_o possible_o unto_o themselves_o quest_n 45._o but_o be_v it_o any_o great_a loss_n or_o disadvantage_n unto_o a_o good_a christian_a either_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o comfort_n or_o his_o progress_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n not_o to_o know_v the_o day_n or_o hour_n of_o christ_n come_n answ_n i_o suppose_v not_o especial_o if_o he_o know_v and_o mind_n the_o sign_n of_o this_o day_n and_o hour_n near_a approach_a which_o be_v with_o all_o plainness_n and_o clearness_n make_v know_v by_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n yea_o unless_o a_o christian_a shall_v be_v very_o well_o principled_a and_o raise_v to_o a_o considerable_a pitch_n in_o grace_n and_o holiness_n the_o knowledge_n of_o this_o day_n at_o any_o long_a space_n of_o time_n before_o the_o come_n of_o it_o might_n through_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n betray_v he_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o much_o sinful_a security_n and_o many_o evil_n quest_n 46._o what_o be_v the_o more_o immediate_a sign_n forego_v the_o day_n and_o hour_n of_o which_o you_o speak_v answ_n they_o be_v these_o three_o possible_o with_o some_o other_o first_o a_o extraordinary_a spirit_n of_o security_n sensuality_n and_o earthly-mindednesse_a work_n at_o a_o high_a rate_n in_o the_o generality_n of_o man_n they_o be_v eat_v and_o drink_v marry_v and_o give_v in_o marriage_n until_o the_o day_n that_o noah_n enter_v into_o the_o ark_n and_o know_v not_o until_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o take_v they_o all_o away_o so_o shall_v also_o the_o come_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v mat._n 24.38_o 39_o see_v also_o luk._n 17.25_o 26_o 27_o 28_o 29_o 30._o second_o a_o great_a despondency_n and_o faint_v of_o heart_n in_o the_o generality_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o people_n of_o god_n by_o reason_n of_o that_o low_a and_o most_o sad_a condition_n unto_o which_o they_o shall_v be_v bring_v by_o their_o enemy_n as_o if_o there_o be_v no_o ground_n of_o hope_n or_o expectation_n of_o any_o deliverance_n nevertheless_o that_o be_v though_o god_n most_o certain_o will_v avenge_v and_o that_o speedy_o his_o people_n cry_v day_n and_o night_n unto_o he_o yet_o when_o the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v viz._n to_o judge_v the_o world_n and_o to_o execute_v vengeance_n upon_o the_o enemy_n of_o his_o people_n and_o to_o give_v deliverance_n and_o rest_n unto_o these_o 2_o thessaly_n 1.6_o 7._o shall_v he_o find_v faith_n on_o the_o earth_n mean_v that_o even_o among_o those_o who_o he_o shall_v come_v thus_o to_o avenge_v and_o deliver_v he_o shall_v find_v little_a or_o no_o belief_n or_o expectation_n that_o god_n will_v deliver_v they_o luke_o 18.8_o see_v also_o revel_v 11.7_o 8_o 9_o three_o and_o last_o a_o triumphant_a confidence_n among_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n that_o their_o mountain_n be_v now_o make_v so_o strong_a that_o it_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v and_o the_o world_n be_v now_o become_v they_o and_o their_o posterity_n for_o a_o everlasting_a possession_n 1_o thes_n 5.2_o 3._o rev._n 11.10_o &_o 18.7_o quest_n 47._o but_o why_o do_v the_o scripture_n so_o oft_o speak_v of_o a_o day_n of_o judgement_n as_o if_o the_o general_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n can_v be_v transact_v and_o dispatch_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o 12_o or_o 24_o hour_n or_o be_v not_o such_o a_o thing_n as_o this_o very_a incredible_a answ_n the_o scripture_n frequent_o use_v the_o word_n day_n in_o a_o indefinite_a sense_n not_o always_o in_o a_o strict_a or_o proper_a as_o either_o for_o the_o 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all_o the_o saint_n that_o have_v dye_v before_o it_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o shall_v end_v with_o another_o viz._n of_o all_o ungodly_a and_o wicked_a person_n from_o the_o first_o to_o the_o last_o but_o to_o set_v forth_o all_o the_o particular_n of_o this_o judgement_n or_o to_o declare_v how_o and_o after_o what_o manner_n the_o lord_n christ_n will_v proceed_v in_o it_o from_o the_o first_o to_o the_o last_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o very_o great_a difficulty_n and_o which_o have_v not_o prosper_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o any_o undertaker_n that_o i_o know_v of_o chap_n v._o of_o justification_n faith_n repentance_n and_o good_a work_n quest_n 1._o how_o or_o by_o what_o mean_n may_v a_o creature_n that_o have_v sin_v come_v to_o be_v eternal_o save_v his_o sin_n notwithstanding_o answ_n by_o his_o be_v justify_v from_o his_o sin_n before_o god_n quest_n 2._o why_o will_v not_o god_n save_v any_o but_o only_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v from_o their_o sin_n in_o his_o sight_n answ_n because_o though_o he_o be_v exceed_o patient_a yet_o be_v he_o a_o god_n of_o judgement_n infinite_o just_a and_o holy_a and_o therefore_o can_v admit_v any_o person_n under_o the_o guilt_n and_o pollution_n of_o sin_n into_o that_o near_a communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o himself_o in_o his_o blessedness_n and_o glory_n which_o salvation_n import_v quest_n 3._o be_v there_o a_o way_n or_o mean_n for_o every_o creature_n that_o have_v sin_v to_o attain_v justification_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n answ_n no_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n have_v all_o sin_v with_o who_o notwithstanding_o god_n have_v make_v no_o covenant_n of_o peace_n or_o of_o justification_n neither_o have_v he_o vouchsafe_v unto_o they_o any_o mean_n of_o reconcile_a themselves_o unto_o he_o yea_o it_o seem_v their_o misery_n by_o sin_v come_v not_o near_o unto_o his_o heart_n at_o all_o nor_o be_v he_o solicitous_a in_o the_o least_o about_o their_o recovery_n heb._n 2.16_o 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or_o include_v a_o imputation_n of_o perfect_a righteousness_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o latter_a or_o passive_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n justification_n import_v the_o effect_n or_o product_v of_o the_o say_a act_n of_o god_n which_o be_v that_o new_a and_o happy_a state_n or_o condition_n of_o absolution_n or_o freedom_n from_o guilt_n into_o which_o the_o person_n justify_v be_v translate_v by_o mean_n of_o it_o so_o that_o for_o a_o man_n to_o be_v justify_v from_o his_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v exempt_v by_o god_n from_o among_o those_o that_o be_v liable_a to_o death_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n for_o their_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v number_v among_o those_o that_o be_v heir_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n quest_n 5._o after_o what_o manner_n or_o how_o do_v god_n justify_v those_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o he_o answ_n not_o by_o exert_v or_o put_v forth_o any_o particular_a or_o new_a act_n but_o by_o the_o authority_n and_o virtue_n of_o his_o eternal_a decree_n concern_v justification_n which_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o at_o least_o in_o respect_n of_o person_n capable_a by_o year_n and_o understanding_n of_o believe_v yet_o justifi_v or_o rather_o god_n by_o it_o justifi_v all_o those_o that_o come_v under_o it_o that_o be_v that_o perform_v the_o term_n of_o it_o quest_n 6._o what_o be_v the_o term_n of_o that_o decree_n of_o god_n you_o speak_v of_o concern_v justification_n by_o which_o decree_n and_o according_a to_o the_o term_n specify_v in_o it_o you_o teach_v that_o he_o justifi_v all_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o he_o at_o least_o all_o who_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n distinguish_v from_o child_n and_o idiot_n answ_n the_o term_n of_o this_o decree_n be_v that_o man_n believe_v in_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n with_o a_o faith_n unfeigned_a and_o which_o be_v operative_a through_o love_n 1_o pet._n 1.21_o compare_v with_o 2_o tim._n 1.5_o and_o gal._n 5_o 6._o god_n have_v decree_v from_o eternity_n to_o justify_v all_o those_o who_o shall_v thus_o believe_v in_o he_o quest_n 7._o but_o have_v he_o decree_v to_o justify_v none_o other_o but_o such_o as_o these_o what_o shall_v become_v of_o infant_n aie_v in_o their_o infancy_n or_o before_o year_n of_o discretion_n as_o likewise_o of_o such_o who_o scarce_o know_v their_o right_a hand_n from_o their_o left_a through_o want_n of_o common_a understanding_n must_v these_o all_o perish_v or_o shall_v they_o be_v save_v without_o be_v justify_v or_o if_o they_o be_v justify_v must_v it_o not_o be_v without_o faith_n since_o hereof_o they_o be_v uncapable_a answ_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o think_v that_o god_n exclude_v any_o person_n of_o mankind_n from_o the_o common_a salvation_n purchase_v by_o jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o non-performance_n of_o thing_n unpossible_a unto_o they_o or_o that_o he_o shall_v estimate_v any_o of_o they_o according_a to_o that_o they_o have_v not_o and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o which_o they_o have_v therefore_o although_o 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as_o the_o guilt_n or_o sin_n of_o love_a darkness_n rather_o than_o light_n be_v no_o way_n chargeable_a upon_o they_o quest_n 8._o what_o be_v that_o faith_n or_o that_o believe_a which_o bring_v man_n and_o woman_n under_o god_n decree_n of_o justification_n and_o so_o justifi_v they_o answ_n the_o scripture_n express_v it_o under_o a_o great_a variety_n and_o difference_n of_o word_n and_o phrase_n sometime_o it_o be_v call_v a_o believe_a god_n or_o christ_n rom._n 4_o 3._o gal._n 3.6_o joh._n 3.36_o sometime_o a_o believe_v in_o god_n or_o in_o the_o lord_n or_o christ_n gen._n 15.6_o joh._n 1.15_o 16._o &_o 14_o 1._o act._n 10.43_o rom._n 10.14_o 1_o pet._n 1.21_o sometime_o again_o and_o more_o frequent_o a_o believe_v on_o god_n or_o on_o christ_n or_o on_o the_o son_n of_o god_n joh._n 2.11_o &_o 6.29_o &_o 7.39_o act._n 16.31_o &_o 19.4_o rom._n 4_o 5._o joh._n 5.10_o elsewhere_o it_o be_v call_v a_o believe_v on_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n or_o of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n joh._n 1.12_o 1_o joh._n 3.23_o &_o 5.13_o it_o be_v sometime_o likewise_o express_v by_o a_o believe_a the_o gospel_n the_o word_n testimony_n or_o record_n of_o god_n concern_v his_o son_n as_o also_o by_o a_o believe_a the_o word_n or_o word_n of_o christ_n mar._n 1.15_o 1_o joh._n 5.9_o 10._o joh._n 5.47_o act._n 4.31_o compare_v with_o ver_fw-la 32._o act._n 28.24_o and_o elsewhere_o last_o it_o be_v oft_o signify_v by_o a_o believe_a christ_n to_o be_v he_o that_o be_v the_o messiah_n or_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n or_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o like_a joh._n 8.24_o &_o 11.27_o &_o 20.31_o act._n 8.37_o 1_o joh_n 5.1.5_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o express_v that_o faith_n which_o justifi_v under_o all_o this_o diversity_n seem_v desirous_a to_o prevent_v or_o remove_v many_o of_o
those_o scruple_n or_o doubt_n which_o be_v incident_a to_o many_o weak_a believer_n about_o the_o nature_n and_o truth_n of_o their_o faith_n for_o let_v the_o inward_a impression_n motion_n or_o act_v of_o the_o soul_n answer_v any_o of_o these_o notion_n or_o description_n if_o it_o otherwise_o purify_v the_o heart_n or_o be_v operative_a through_o love_n there_o need_v no_o question_n be_v make_v but_o that_o it_o be_v true_a faith_n and_o will_v justify_v he_o that_o have_v it_o quest_n 9_o but_o may_v there_o not_o be_v a_o commodious_a definition_n or_o description_n give_v of_o this_o faith_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o which_o may_v make_v for_o the_o edification_n and_o comfort_n of_o those_o who_o do_v belive_o answ_n there_o can_v hardly_o i_o conceive_v any_o such_o particular_a description_n of_o it_o be_v give_v but_o will_v endanger_v or_o prejudice_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o some_o though_o it_o may_v accommodate_v the_o faith_n of_o other_o unless_o haply_o it_o shall_v be_v explain_v with_o much_o wisdom_n and_o caution_n the_o best_a and_o safe_a description_n of_o this_o faith_n that_o can_v be_v give_v be_v that_o which_o shall_v take_v in_o and_o comprehend_v the_o low_a degree_n of_o it_o that_o be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o person_n that_o so_o the_o bruise_a reed_n may_v not_o be_v break_v by_o it_o nor_o the_o smoke_a flax_n quench_v therefore_o i_o conceive_v it_o may_v be_v thus_o or_o after_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o this_o describe_v without_o much_o danger_n or_o inconvenience_n faith_n be_v such_o a_o persuasion_n in_o heart_n or_o belief_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o dispose_v a_o person_n to_o manifest_v or_o make_v it_o know_v by_o the_o fruit_n of_o love_n both_o to_o god_n and_o men._n quest_n 10._o what_o be_v it_o in_o faith_n or_o relate_v unto_o faith_n that_o give_v it_o the_o force_n or_o privilege_n to_o justify_v answ_n not_o anything_o that_o proper_o be_v in_o it_o or_o in_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o but_o as_o be_v late_o say_v the_o decree_n of_o god_n wherein_o he_o have_v enact_v it_o for_o a_o law_n or_o decree_v that_o such_o a_o faith_n shall_v justify_v man_n which_o decree_n be_v extrinsecall_v to_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n and_o no_o ingredient_n in_o it_o quest_n 11._o can_v there_o any_o reason_n be_v give_v why_o god_n shall_v single_a faith_n from_o among_o all_o other_o holy_a qualification_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n to_o confer_v upon_o it_o the_o office_n and_o dignity_n of_o justify_v man_n answ_n none_o i_o suppose_v but_o only_o that_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n himself_o ssign_v in_o the_o general_a viz._n that_o the_o justification_n of_o man_n that_o have_v sin_v may_v be_v of_o grace_n therefore_o it_o be_v of_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v be_v of_o grace_n rom._n 4.16_o which_o say_v seem_v to_o imply_v that_o either_o the_o wisdom_n or_o righteousness_n of_o god_n or_o both_o can_v not_o he_o satisfy_v with_o make_v any_o other_o qualification_n act_n gift_n or_o endowment_n whatsoever_o instrumental_a for_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o faith_n only_o for_o if_o for_o example_n such_o a_o justification_n may_v have_v be_v by_o love_n by_o patience_n humility_n or_o any_o other_o grace_n the_o apostle_n can_v not_o have_v true_o say_v that_o it_o be_v by_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v be_v by_o grace_n because_o upon_o such_o a_o supposition_n it_o justification_n might_n have_v be_v of_o grace_n although_o it_o have_v not_o be_v by_o faith_n quest_n 12._o but_o if_o justification_n be_v by_o faith_n and_o of_o grace_n why_o be_v it_o sometime_o ascribe_v unto_o work_n as_o jam._n 2.21.24_o and_o why_o be_v it_o say_v that_o not_o the_o hearer_n but_o the_o doer_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v justify_v answ_n justification_n be_v sometime_o take_v for_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o man_n faith_n that_o be_v either_o for_o the_o make_n of_o a_o sufficient_a proof_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o soundness_n thereof_o or_o else_o for_o the_o give_v of_o a_o testimony_n whether_o by_o word_n or_o by_o deed_n unto_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o and_o consequent_o for_o the_o justification_n or_o approbation_n of_o the_o person_n himself_o for_o he_o that_o justifi_v or_o approve_v any_o man_n faith_n as_o sound_v and_o good_a in_o a_o consequential_a sense_n justifi_v and_o approve_v the_o person_n himself_o at_o least_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o of_o all_o thing_n depend_v thereon_o such_o a_o justification_n as_o this_o be_v proper_a unto_o work_n that_o be_v unto_o such_o work_n which_o give_v a_o due_a and_o sufficient_a proof_n of_o the_o soundness_n of_o a_o man_n faith_n and_n be_v according_o in_o scripture_n attribute_v unto_o they_o in_o this_o sense_n abraham_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v justify_v by_o work_n when_o he_o have_v offer_v isaac_n his_o son_n upon_o the_o altar_n jam._n 2.21_o that_o be_v to_o have_v receive_v such_o a_o testimony_n from_o god_n which_o do_v amount_v to_o the_o justification_n of_o his_o faith_n as_o sincere_a and_o sound_a and_o consequent_o of_o his_o person_n also_o see_v gen._n 22.16_o 17_o 18._o but_o concern_v the_o justification_n of_o a_o man_n person_n strict_o and_o proper_o so_o call_v and_o which_o as_o be_v late_o say_v stand_v in_o remission_n of_o sin_n faith_n only_o and_o not_o work_n have_v to_o do_v in_o the_o obtain_n of_o it_o from_o god_n and_o in_o this_o sense_n abraham_n be_v justify_v before_o his_o offer_v up_o his_o son_n upon_o the_o altar_n compare_v gen._n 15.6_o with_o gen._n 22.9.10.16_o etc._n etc._n and_o yet_o on_o the_o other_o side_n it_o be_v true_a again_o that_o faith_n shall_v never_o obtain_v that_o full_a benefit_n or_o fruition_n of_o that_o justification_n which_o it_o alone_o obtain_v i_o mean_v the_o great_a blessing_n of_o salvation_n without_o the_o conjunction_n and_o co-operation_n of_o work_n with_o it_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n speak_v chap._n 2.22_o and_o in_o this_o respect_n the_o apostle_n paul_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v when_o he_o say_v that_o not_o the_o hearer_n that_o be_v not_o those_o that_o be_v only_a hearer_n of_o the_o law_n but_o the_o doer_n of_o the_o law_n that_o be_v the_o conscientious_a observer_n of_o it_o though_o not_o without_o many_o slip_n and_o frailty_n shall_v be_v justify_v that_o be_v shall_v enjoy_v the_o great_a benefit_n of_o justification_n the_o save_n of_o their_o soul_n take_v the_o word_n justification_n in_o any_o of_o the_o sense_n now_o mention_v it_o may_v true_o be_v say_v to_o be_v of_o grace_n because_o god_n be_v at_o perfect_a liberty_n whether_o ever_o he_o will_v have_v justify_v man_n be_v fall_v or_o any_o person_n that_o have_v ever_o sin_v in_o one_o kind_n or_o other_o either_o by_o faith_n or_o by_o work_n or_o in_o any_o other_o way_n whatsoever_o quest_n 13._o what_o work_n be_v they_o which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o justify_v a_o man_n faith_n or_o to_o render_v he_o actual_o capable_a of_o salvation_n answ_n it_o be_v say_v as_o we_o late_o hear_v that_o abraham_n be_v justify_v by_o work_n when_o he_o offer_v isaac_n his_o son_n upon_o the_o altar_n jam._n 2._o 22._o so_o that_o it_o seem_v that_o in_o person_n profess_v faith_n in_o god_n any_o notable_a or_o singular_a strain_n or_o act_n of_o devotion_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o be_v sufficient_a for_o such_o a_o service_n i_o mean_v to_o justify_v the_o faith_n of_o such_o a_o man_n otherwise_o a_o conscientious_a and_o uniform_a observance_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n concern_v we_o express_v in_o both_o table_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n though_o with_o many_o weakness_n and_o humane_a frailty_n for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o jam._n 3.2_o be_v of_o sufficient_a authority_n that_o way_n among_o particular_a good_a work_n which_o seem_v authorize_v by_o god_n in_o scripture_n to_o give_v evidence_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o any_o man_n faith_n work_v of_o mercy_n if_o man_n be_v fruitful_a and_o persevere_v in_o they_o suffer_v for_o the_o truth_n with_o patience_n and_o meekness_n together_o with_o forgiveness_n of_o injury_n and_o love_v show_v unto_o enemy_n upon_o occasion_n have_v the_o pre-eminence_n compare_v jam._n 2.15_o heb._n 6_o 10_o 11._o mat._n 5.7_o mat._n 19.29_o 2_o thes_n 1.6_o 7.2_o tim._n 2.11_o 12._o with_o mat._n 6._o 14._o mark_n 11.25_o luk._n 6.37_o quest_n 14._o if_o justification_n consist_v as_o have_v be_v say_v in_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o be_v obtain_v by_o faith_n why_o be_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n in_o scripture_n sometime_o ascribe_v unto_o repentance_n as_o it_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o these_o and_o many_o other_o place_n esa_n 1.16_o 17_o 18._o psal_n 32.5_o
of_o the_o signal_n service_n of_o his_o believe_v be_v count_v and_o call_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n jam._n 2.23_o the_o act_n of_o believe_v be_v frequent_o speak_v of_o as_o a_o act_n of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n and_o under_o the_o like_a notion_n with_o the_o performance_n of_o any_o other_o duty_n command_v by_o god_n rom._n 1.5_o &_o 16.19.26_o 1_o joh._n 3.23_o quest_n 27._o what_o be_v the_o effect_n or_o substance_n of_o your_o eight_o motive_n unto_o man_n to_o believe_v answ_n they_o may_v by_o the_o exemplarinesse_n of_o their_o believe_v be_v great_a and_o bless_a benefactor_n unto_o many_o other_o and_o cause_v they_o also_o to_o glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o their_o visitation_n according_a to_o what_o the_o apostle_n inform_v the_o corinthian_n in_o somewhat_o a_o like_a case_n and_o your_o zeal_n say_v he_o have_v provoke_v many_o the_o great_a and_o thick_a the_o cloud_n of_o witness_n be_v wherewith_o man_n shall_v be_v compass_v about_o as_o the_o apostle_n phrase_n be_v heb_fw-mi 12.1_o the_o great_a proportionable_o be_v their_o encouragement_n to_o believe_v and_o it_o be_v much_o more_o easy_a to_o fall_v in_o with_o a_o multitude_n in_o any_o way_n they_o shall_v go_v then_o to_o adventure_v solitary_o upon_o any_o great_a action_n or_o to_o cast_v in_o our_o lot_n in_o such_o a_o case_n only_o with_o a_o few_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n alone_o how_o generative_a have_v it_o be_v fill_v the_o world_n all_o along_o the_o succeed_a age_n thereof_o with_o believer_n like_v unto_o the_o star_n in_o the_o firmament_n of_o heaven_n for_o number_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o which_o service_n god_n himself_o honour_v he_o with_o the_o signal_n title_n or_o appellation_n of_o be_v call_v the_o father_n of_o believer_n romans_z 4.11.16_o quest_n 28._o what_o may_v be_v your_o nine_o encouragement_n unto_o believe_v answ_n to_o consider_v that_o a_o man_n by_o mean_n of_o his_o faith_n especial_o when_o it_o shall_v be_v grow_v 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word_n therefore_o i_o will_v judge_v you_o o_o house_n of_o israel_n every_o one_o according_a unto_o his_o way_n say_v the_o lord_n god_n repent_v and_o turn_v yourselves_o from_o all_o your_o transgression_n so_o iniquity_n shall_v not_o be_v your_o ruin_n cast_v away_o from_o you_o all_o your_o transgression_n whereby_o you_o have_v transgress_v and_o make_v you_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a spirit_n for_o why_o will_v you_o die_v o_o house_n of_o israel_n for_o i_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o death_n of_o he_o that_o die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n wherefore_o turn_v yourselves_o and_o live_v you_o in_o these_o word_n the_o great_a duty_n or_o work_n of_o repentance_n sanctification_n regeneration_n mortification_n i_o may_v add_v of_o self-denial_n also_o be_v not_o only_o or_o simple_o require_v by_o god_n of_o man_n themselves_o but_o with_o a_o very_a gracious_a and_o compassionate_a expostulation_n about_o the_o misery_n which_o they_o will_v certain_o bring_v upon_o their_o own_o head_n if_o they_o do_v not_o perform_v they_o for_o why_o will_v you_o die_v etc._n etc._n together_o with_o promise_n upon_o promise_n of_o favour_n life_n and_o peace_n in_o case_n they_o do_v perform_v they_o so_o iniquity_n shall_v not_o be_v your_o ruin_n and_o again_o turn_v yourselves_o and_o live_v you_o that_o be_v and_o you_o shall_v certain_o live_v now_o it_o be_v broad_o inconsistent_a with_o that_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a disposition_n unto_o the_o child_n of_o man_n which_o the_o scripture_n in_o a_o thousand_o place_n ascribe_v unto_o god_n to_o promise_v good_a thing_n unto_o they_o as_o life_n peace_n safety_n etc._n etc._n only_o upon_o such_o condition_n or_o term_n which_o he_o know_v to_o be_v utter_o impossible_a for_o they_o yea_o with_o all_o the_o help_n or_o mean_n which_o he_o intend_v ever_o to_o afford_v they_o ever_o to_o perform_v this_o will_v rather_o be_v most_o cruelty_n to_o insult_v over_o poor_a creature_n in_o misery_n then_o either_o to_o compassionate_v they_o or_o to_o counsel_n or_o direct_v they_o how_o to_o deliver_v themselves_o and_o make_v a_o escape_n therefore_o doubtless_o this_o contexture_n of_o scripture_n make_v it_o as_o clear_a as_o the_o light_n at_o noonday_n that_o man_n even_o while_o they_o be_v yet_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o unbeliever_n have_v a_o sufficiency_n of_o grace_n power_n and_o mean_v vouchsafe_v unto_o they_o by_o god_n to_o make_v themselves_o new_a heart_n and_o new_a spirit_n to_o repent_v and_o turn_v themselves_o from_o all_o their_o transgression_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 9_o what_o be_v your_o three_o and_o last_v place_n of_o scripture_n to_o prove_v your_o assertion_n answ_n this_o place_n contain_v only_o these_o few_o word_n and_o he_o the_o lord_n christ_n marvel_v because_o of_o their_o unbelief_n if_o the_o people_n at_o or_o because_o of_o who_o unbelief_n christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v marvel_v be_v in_o no_o sufficient_a capacity_n by_o all_o the_o grace_n nor_o by_o all_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n grant_v unto_o they_o to_o have_v believe_v and_o consequent_o to_o have_v make_v themselves_o new_a heart_n to_o have_v sanctify_v themselves_o etc._n etc._n there_o have_v be_v no_o reasonable_a nor_o indeed_o tolerable_a cause_n why_o christ_n shall_v marvel_v at_o their_o unbelief_n at_o least_o if_o it_o be_v suppose_v that_o this_o their_o incapacity_n of_o believe_v be_v know_v unto_o he_o and_o ignorance_n in_o this_o kind_n can_v he_o suppose_v in_o he_o who_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o the_o reins_o of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n revel_v 2.23_o for_o what_o occasion_n be_v there_o in_o the_o least_o that_o a_o man_n shall_v marvel_n because_o a_o creature_n act_v not_o beyond_o or_o above_o the_o sphere_n of_o his_o activity_n as_o that_o a_o man_n shall_v not_o fly_v like_o a_o bird_n in_o the_o air_n that_o a_o ox_n shall_v not_o run_v swift_a than_o a_o greyhound_n or_o the_o like_a for_o a_o person_n to_o marvel_n that_o a_o man_n do_v not_o believe_v who_o he_o know_v to_o have_v no_o power_n of_o believe_v and_o to_o marvel_v that_o a_o stone_n do_v not_o speak_v hebrew_n or_o greek_a unto_o he_o be_v passion_n much_o of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o consideration_n quest_n 10._o what_o be_v now_o your_o reason_n and_o ground_n which_o strengthen_v your_o belief_n of_o the_o doctrine_n you_o maintain_v concern_v a_o sufficiency_n of_o power_n give_v by_o god_n unto_o man_n whereby_o to_o sanctify_v and_o regenerate_v and_o deny_v themselves_o to_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n answ_n there_o be_v many_o reason_n which_o prevail_v over_o my_o judgement_n to_o conclude_v the_o say_a doctrine_n to_o be_v a_o doctrine_n of_o truth_n but_o more_o especial_o seven_o quest_n 11._o what_o be_v the_o first_o of_o these_o reason_n answ_n if_o god_n shall_v not_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o grace_n bring_v by_o he_o unto_o the_o world_n invest_v adam_n posterity_n with_o a_o sufficiency_n of_o power_n to_o do_v all_o thing_n simple_o and_o absolute_o necessary_a for_o their_o salvation_n and_o oonsequent_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n regeneration_n mortification_n and_o self-denial_n these_o at_o least_o in_o some_o degree_n be_v absolute_o necessary_a unto_o salvation_n be_v shall_v deal_v with_o much_o more_o rigour_n and_o severity_n in_o the_o second_o covenant_n which_o yet_o be_v a_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o usual_o so_o call_v than_o he_o do_v in_o the_o first_o which_o be_v a_o covenant_n of_o work_n be_v very_o peremptory_a though_o righteous_a and_o just_a deny_v all_o mercy_n to_o transgressor_n for_o although_o in_o the_o first_o covenant_n he_o be_v very_o strict_a and_o severe_a against_o transgressor_n yet_o he_o be_v thus_o far_o gracious_a and_o indulgent_a unto_o his_o creature_n man_n that_o he_o require_v nothing_o
themselves_o nor_o by_o any_o other_o creature_n to_o do_v it_o power_n to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a without_o a_o will_v to_o employ_v it_o according_o be_v a_o just_a ground_n and_o the_o only_a just_a ground_n of_o condemnation_n and_o punishment_n 2._o though_o it_o be_v suppose_v that_o man_n have_v a_o sufficiency_n of_o power_n to_o make_v themselves_o new_a heart_n and_o further_o that_o their_o heart_n be_v make_v new_a yet_o it_o do_v not_o necessary_o follow_v from_o hence_o either_o that_o these_o new_a heart_n be_v make_v by_o themselves_o by_o the_o improvement_n of_o that_o power_n or_o that_o they_o be_v not_o make_v by_o god_n for_o god_n can_v do_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v enable_v the_o creature_n to_o do_v yea_o and_o be_v many_o time_n please_v to_o do_v such_o thing_n himself_o which_o the_o creature_n enable_v by_o he_o to_o do_v they_o neglect_v notwithstanding_o and_o do_v they_o not_o 3._o it_o be_v not_o unusual_a in_o other_o writer_n nor_o in_o ordinary_a discourse_n nor_o in_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o elsewhere_o to_o ascribe_v a_o achievement_n or_o exploit_n as_o well_o nay_o rather_o to_o he_o that_o shall_v command_v encourage_v order_n the_o method_n and_o mean_n for_o the_o performance_n and_o accomplishment_n of_o it_o as_o to_o he_o that_o shall_v act_v it_o with_o his_o hand_n in_o this_o respect_n every_o save_a work_n that_o be_v find_v in_o man_n may_v be_v in_o sufficient_a propriety_n of_o speech_n ascribe_v unto_o god_n because_o he_o command_v it_o gives_z encouragement_n unto_o man_n to_o endeavour_v it_o prescribe_v method_n and_o mean_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o it_o although_o it_o be_v suppose_v that_o man_n themselves_o be_v the_o worker_n of_o it_o and_o this_o out_o of_o those_o ability_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o by_o the_o use_n of_o such_o and_o such_o mean_n vouchsafe_v likewise_o unto_o they_o to_o perform_v it_o 4._o it_o be_v not_o improper_a nor_o any_o 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which_o yet_o the_o apostle_n james_n as_o we_o hear_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n of_o his_o own_o will_v he_o beget_v we_o with_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n jam._n 1.18_o the_o reason_n why_o this_o effect_n be_v and_o reasonable_o and_o true_o may_v be_v ascribe_v as_o well_o unto_o paul_n as_o unto_o god_n be_v because_o paul_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o joynt-worker_n as_o himself_o speak_v with_o god_n in_o it_o many_o instance_n of_o this_o kind_n of_o speak_v be_v find_v in_o the_o scripture_n therefore_o it_o be_v no_o argument_n or_o proof_n at_o all_o that_o because_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n regeneration_n etc._n etc._n be_v so_o frequent_o in_o the_o scripture_n attribute_v unto_o god_n therefore_o they_o be_v not_o attributable_a unto_o man_n themselves_o also_o or_o that_o man_n have_v not_o a_o sufficiency_n of_o power_n from_o he_o to_o do_v all_o those_o thing_n by_o and_o upon_o the_o do_v whereof_o they_o shall_v certain_o attain_v they_o and_o find_v they_o wrought_v in_o they_o quest_n 19_o you_o have_v declare_v brief_o the_o general_a and_o common_a nature_n of_o these_o four_o great_a ornament_n or_o important_a qualification_n in_o a_o christian_a profession_n sanctification_n regeneration_n mortification_n and_o self-denial_n you_o have_v likewise_o more_o large_o show_v and_o prove_v that_o god_n have_v endue_v man_n with_o sufficient_a ability_n in_o conjunction_n with_o such_o a_o concurrence_n of_o his_o own_o which_o he_o be_v gracious_o please_v to_o afford_v unto_o all_o man_n to_o possess_v themselves_o of_o they_o and_o to_o adorn_v their_o heart_n and_o life_n with_o they_o can_v you_o now_o further_o declare_v the_o particular_a and_o distinct_a nature_n or_o property_n of_o every_o of_o they_o respective_o answ_n i_o shall_v endeavour_v by_o the_o assistance_n of_o god_n to_o do_v this_o also_o be_v not_o without_o hope_n but_o that_o he_o have_v in_o some_o measure_n enable_v i_o hereunto_o quest_n 20._o what_o then_o be_v that_o sanctification_n which_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n always_o accompany_v a_o true_a faith_n and_o the_o state_n of_o justification_n into_o which_o man_n be_v as_o have_v be_v former_o say_v translate_v by_o it_o answ_n sanctification_n in_o that_o notion_n and_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n which_o as_o i_o conceive_v your_o question_n intend_v import_v such_o a_o impression_n work_n or_o disposition_n in_o the_o heart_n or_o soul_n of_o a_o man_n by_o which_o he_o be_v as_o it_o be_v consecrate_a and_o set_v apart_o for_o god_n and_o for_o his_o service_n in_o work_n and_o word_n in_o thought_n and_o purpose_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n be_v separate_v and_o take_v off_o both_o in_o will_n and_o deed_n from_o the_o common_a sinful_a and_o profane_a practice_n and_o do_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o world_n about_o he_o or_o else_o which_o come_v much_o to_o the_o same_o it_o be_v a_o serious_a and_o affectionate_a alienation_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o whatsoever_o be_v sinful_o base_a impure_a or_o unclean_a spring_v from_o a_o high_a approbation_n love_n and_o like_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v spiritual_o clean_a that_o be_v which_o be_v comely_a and_o honourable_a to_o they_o that_o shall_v do_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o whether_o they_o be_v god_n angel_n or_o men._n quest_n 21._o why_o do_v god_n require_v sanctification_n of_o man_n as_o a_o qualification_n or_o condition_n without_o which_o he_o will_v not_o save_v they_o answ_n because_o he_o find_v it_o repugnant_a to_o his_o wisdom_n and_o to_o his_o interest_n of_o glory_n to_o take_v any_o creature_n which_o have_v actual_o sin_v into_o that_o near_a communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o himself_o in_o his_o glory_n and_o blessedness_n which_o the_o state_n of_o salvation_n import_v unless_o it_o shall_v first_o have_v quit_v itself_o with_o a_o excellent_a and_o worthy_a behaviour_n and_o demeanour_n of_o itself_o now_o there_o be_v no_o carriage_n better_o become_v a_o creature_n which_o have_v receive_v life_n and_o breath_n and_o all_o thing_n of_o present_a enjoyment_n from_o god_n and_o yet_o further_o expect_v from_o he_o far_o great_a thing_n than_o these_o then_o to_o estrange_v and_o separate_v itself_o from_o all_o thing_n of_o a_o sinful_a and_o unclean_a nature_n as_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o to_o devote_v and_o appropriate_v himself_o to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v clean_a and_o pure_a as_o well_o thought_n as_o word_n and_o deed_n quest_n 22._o how_o or_o by_o what_o mean_n may_v a_o man_n with_o the_o ordinary_a assistance_n and_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o his_o endeavour_n raise_v that_o great_a and_o happy_a work_n of_o sanctification_n in_o his_o soul_n answ_n by_o a_o diligent_a and_o frequent_a urge_n press_v and_o importune_v his_o soul_n from_o time_n to_o time_n with_o such_o argument_n and_o motive_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o persuade_v to_o a_o set_n apart_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o power_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n from_o all_o pollute_a and_o unclean_a do_n for_o the_o serve_a and_o please_v of_o god_n in_o way_n that_o be_v pure_a and_o undefiled_a together_o with_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a application_n of_o himself_o by_o prayer_n unto_o god_n to_o assist_v and_o prosper_v he_o in_o his_o way_n quest_n 23._o what_o be_v the_o consideration_n or_o motive_n or_o some_o of_o the_o principal_a of_o they_o that_o be_v most_o effectual_a and_o proper_a to_o prevail_v with_o a_o man_n to_o sanctify_v himself_o in_o such_o a_o sense_n as_o you_o have_v declare_v answ_n the_o principal_a of_o they_o be_v seven_o quest_n 24._o what_o be_v the_o first_o of_o they_o answ_n god_n himself_o be_v holy_a yea_o most_o transcendent_o holy_a esa_n 6.3_o that_o be_v alienate_v and_o estrange_v in_o his_o mind_n and_o will_n to_o a_o great_a
soever_o the_o outward_a injoiment_n whether_o one_o or_o more_o shall_v be_v unto_o we_o which_o we_o be_v at_o any_o time_n call_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o and_o to_o relinquish_v for_o christ_n sake_n we_o shall_v never_o come_v to_o the_o like_a improvement_n of_o it_o in_o any_o other_o way_n for_o our_o real_a benefit_n and_o advantage_n though_o we_o shall_v wait_v for_o a_o opportunity_n in_o this_o kind_n for_o a_o hundred_o year_n together_o how_o ever_o a_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n may_v be_v dispose_v of_o otherwise_o by_o he_o that_o have_v it_o to_o give_v it_o will_v be_v but_o as_o spill_v upon_o the_o ground_n and_o produce_v nothing_o to_o he_o in_o comparison_n of_o what_o he_o may_v make_v of_o it_o by_o give_v it_o free_o unto_o one_o of_o christ_n little_a one_o in_o the_o name_n of_o a_o disciple_n very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o say_v christ_n he_o shall_v in_o no_o wise_n lose_v his_o reward_n meaning_n according_a to_o the_o constant_a import_n of_o such_o a_o kind_n of_o expression_n in_o the_o scripture_n he_o shall_v most_o certain_o be_v most_o bountiful_o and_o magnificent_o reward_a mat._n 10_o 42._o if_o a_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n only_o part_v with_o for_o christ_n s_o sake_n shall_v turn_v to_o so_o bless_a a_o account_n unto_o he_o who_o shall_v at_o any_o time_n deny_v himself_o in_o it_o doubtless_o a_o man_n estate_n liberty_n reputation_n relation_n and_o life_n especial_o if_o he_o shall_v deny_v himself_o in_o any_o more_o or_o all_o of_o these_o will_n in_o their_o return_n amount_v to_o a_o unvaluable_a treasure_n quest_n 60._o what_o be_v the_o mean_v you_o have_v to_o offer_v in_o the_o seven_o place_n to_o help_v in_o the_o work_n of_o self-denial_n answ_n due_o to_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o shall_v deny_v ourselves_o in_o any_o of_o the_o good_a thing_n we_o possess_v and_o enjoy_v in_o the_o world_n whatever_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o consecration_n of_o this_o as_o a_o first_o fruit_n unto_o god_n will_v 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christ_n sake_n that_o be_v by_o virtue_n of_o that_o glorious_a interest_n which_o christ_n by_o mean_n partly_o of_o his_o near_a relation_n and_o partly_o of_o his_o infinite_a worth_n and_o dignity_n have_v in_o god_n and_o we_o through_o he_o obtain_v as_o if_o christ_n himself_o shall_v in_o person_n make_v the_o same_o prayer_n for_o we_o quest_n 4._o why_o do_v you_o add_v these_o word_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o pray_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o faith_n or_o what_o do_v you_o mean_v by_o these_o word_n answ_n when_o the_o scripture_n say_v thus_o and_o this_o be_v the_o confidence_n that_o we_o have_v in_o he_o or_o towards_o he_o that_o be_v god_n by_o mean_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o if_o we_o ask_v any_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o will_n he_o hear_v we_o 1_o joh._n 5.14_o that_o provisional_a clause_n if_o we_o ask_v any_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o will_n seem_v to_o include_v these_o two_o thing_n first_o that_o we_o ask_v such_o thing_n only_o which_o be_v meet_v and_o convenient_a for_o we_o and_o so_o adjudge_v and_o declare_v in_o one_o kind_n or_o other_o by_o god_n himself_o in_o that_o absolute_a model_n or_o prescript_n concern_v prayer_n give_v by_o christ_n we_o be_v for_o matter_n of_o this_o life_n if_o not_o strict_o confine_v yet_o gracious_o teach_v and_o direct_v only_o to_o pray_v for_o our_o daily_a bread_n in_o opposition_n to_o a_o pray_v for_o riches_n honour_n pleasure_n or_o any_o the_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n thus_o agur_n long_o before_o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o feed_v he_o only_o with_o food_n convenient_a for_o he_o prov._n 30.8_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v pray_v for_o the_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n at_o least_o for_o ourselves_o if_o we_o make_v any_o such_o prayer_n as_o this_o unto_o he_o he_o be_v at_o liberty_n whether_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o or_o no_o 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one_o from_o the_o other_o answ_n first_o supplication_n be_v request_n make_v unto_o god_n for_o our_o own_o deliverance_n or_o preservation_n from_o evil_a whether_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o which_o we_o have_v deserve_v evil_a or_o of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o present_a condition_n by_o reason_n whereof_o we_o be_v howsoever_o expose_v unto_o evil_a prayer_n in_o the_o strict_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n be_v request_n make_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n whether_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a of_o which_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n these_o two_o will_v ordinary_o at_o least_o be_v join_v together_o in_o our_o petitionary_a application_n unto_o god_n act._n 1.14_o phil._n 4.6_o intercession_n be_v request_n make_v unto_o god_n for_o other_o whether_o it_o be_v for_o their_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a or_o for_o the_o
be_o not_o come_v to_o destroy_v they_o but_o to_o fulfil_v they_o and_o soon_o after_o whosoever_o therefore_o shall_v break_v one_o of_o these_o least_o commandment_n and_o shall_v teach_v man_n so_o he_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o least_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n that_o be_v shall_v have_v no_o place_n there_o as_o the_o next_o verse_n expound_v it_o but_o whosoever_o shall_v do_v and_o teach_v they_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v call_v great_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n that_o be_v shall_v be_v high_o honour_v in_o this_o kingdom_n mat._n 5.17.19_o therefore_o concern_v the_o preface_n prefix_v before_o this_o decalogue_n although_o in_o the_o literal_a and_o typical_a sense_n and_o signification_n of_o the_o word_n it_o relate_v particular_o unto_o the_o jew_n they_o be_v the_o only_a people_n who_o god_n have_v bring_v out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n out_o etc._n etc._n yet_o in_o the_o mystical_a and_o spiritual_a import_n of_o they_o which_o be_v sufficient_o declare_v and_o assert_v in_o the_o gospel_n and_o which_o be_v the_o far_o more_o eminent_a consideration_n of_o they_o the_o say_a preface_n contain_v matter_n of_o a_o equal_a engagement_n unto_o obedience_n lie_v upon_o all_o other_o nation_n in_o common_a with_o the_o jew_n for_o deliverance_n from_o under_o the_o power_n and_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n satan_n death_n hell_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v typical_o hold_v forth_o in_o the_o great_a and_o famous_a deliverance_n of_o the_o israelite_n from_o under_o the_o tyrannical_a power_n of_o pharaoh_n and_o out_o of_o the_o iron_n furnace_n of_o egypt_n respect_v all_o nation_n under_o heaven_n as_o well_o as_o it_o do_v or_o ever_o do_v the_o jew_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n make_v by_o god_n unto_o abraham_n long_v before_o gen._n 12.3_o and_o not_o long_o after_o confirm_v and_o renew_v gen._n 18.18_o &_o chap._n 22.18_o quest_n 10._o but_o what_o may_v be_v the_o reason_n why_o god_n shall_v seek_v to_o engage_v the_o jew_n to_o own_v he_o for_o their_o god_n and_o to_o yield_v obedience_n unto_o his_o law_n by_o mention_v the_o act_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o power_n towards_o they_o in_o bring_v they_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n etc._n etc._n rather_o than_o by_o insist_v upon_o his_o far_a great_a oblige_a grace_n and_o favour_n unto_o they_o in_o deliver_v they_o from_o sin_n and_o from_o the_o curse_n due_a unto_o it_o and_o a_o thousand_o bitter_a and_o most_o grievous_a thing_n follow_v it_o answ_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n judge_v it_o meet_v to_o reserve_v the_o clear_a and_o open-faced_a discovery_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n for_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n when_o he_o shall_v come_v into_o the_o world_n two_o tim._n 1.10_o hebr._n 1.1_o with_o ephes_n 3.5_o so_o that_o though_o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v unto_o and_o among_o the_o jew_n at_o and_o before_o the_o time_n of_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n gal._n 3.8_o heb._n 4.2.6_o yet_o be_v it_o preach_v unto_o they_o with_o much_o reservedness_n of_o the_o lustre_n beauty_n and_o brightness_n of_o it_o god_n send_v it_o unto_o they_o in_o such_o a_o habit_n as_o rebecca_n be_v in_o when_o she_o meet_v isaac_n cover_v herself_o with_o a_o vail_n gen._n 24.65_o this_o probable_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o god_n be_v please_v to_o make_v use_n rather_o of_o the_o shadow_n then_o of_o the_o substance_n of_o their_o great_a deliverance_n by_o christ_n to_o insure_v if_o it_o may_v be_v their_o free_a and_o willing_a obedience_n unto_o his_o law_n and_o this_o the_o rather_o because_o the_o shadow_n we_o speak_v of_o their_o deliverance_n from_o egypt_n be_v a_o most_o sacred_a token_n or_o pledge_v from_o heaven_n new_o send_v and_o receive_v by_o they_o of_o his_o great_a respect_n and_o favour_n unto_o they_o and_o inasmuch_o as_o this_o people_n be_v to_o be_v pattern_n and_o ensample_n and_o to_o lead_v the_o way_n of_o obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n it_o may_v be_v judge_v worthy_a the_o goodness_n of_o god_n towards_o they_o to_o animate_v and_o enliven_v their_o obedience_n unto_o it_o by_o remind_v they_o of_o such_o a_o high-favour_n and_o privilege_n which_o be_v appropriate_o they_o withal_o know_v their_o temper_n of_o be_v extraordinary_o take_v with_o propriety_n in_o their_o privilege_n and_o favour_n from_o god_n quest_n 11._o whether_o be_v the_o decalogue_n or_o moral_a law_n more_o general_o so_o call_v moral_a throughout_o i_o mean_v natural_o moral_a in_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v contain_v or_o express_v in_o it_o or_o may_v it_o not_o be_v term_v moral_a because_o it_o be_v more_o general_o though_o it_o be_v not_o universal_o or_o in_o every_o point_n such_o answ_n i_o suppose_v the_o question_n do_v not_o mind_n any_o other_o of_o the_o ten_o word_n or_o commandment_n of_o this_o law_n or_o any_o thing_n mention_v or_o contain_v in_o they_o but_o only_o the_o four_o and_o in_o this_o more_o especial_o the_o day_n the_o seven_o day_n here_o command_v to_o be_v sanctify_v or_o keep_v holy_a that_o the_o observation_n or_o keep_v holy_a of_o this_o day_n according_a to_o the_o tenor_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o commandment_n as_o viz._n by_o refrain_v ourselves_o and_o by_o restain_v other_o that_o be_v under_o we_o from_o ordinary_a labour_n etc._n etc._n neither_o ever_o be_v nor_o at_o this_o day_n be_v know_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n to_o be_v a_o duty_n require_v by_o god_n of_o man_n be_v most_o probable_a and_o next_o to_o that_o which_o be_v unquestionable_a for_o first_o the_o ground_n upon_o which_o god_n build_v his_o commandment_n for_o the_o observation_n of_o this_o day_n viz._n his_o rest_v on_o this_o day_n from_o his_o six-day_n work_v about_o the_o creation_n be_v not_o know_v nor_o knowable_a by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n the_o scripture_n express_o say_v that_o by_o faith_n that_o be_v by_o divine_a revelation_n and_o the_o credit_n we_o give_v here_o unto_o we_o understand_v that_o the_o world_n be_v frame_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n heb._n 11.3_o if_o the_o frame_n of_o the_o world_n by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v not_o know_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n much_o less_o be_v the_o time_n that_o he_o take_v to_o finish_v it_o or_o on_o what_o day_n he_o rest_v from_o this_o work_n know_v unto_o man_n by_o this_o light_n second_o there_o be_v express_v mention_v make_v gen._n 2_o 3._o of_o the_o special_a interposure_n of_o god_n by_o way_n of_o institution_n to_o make_v the_o observation_n of_o this_o day_n to_o become_v a_o duty_n unto_o man_n and_o god_n bless_v the_o seven_o day_n and_o sanctify_v it_o because_o etc._n etc._n there_o be_v no_o such_o course_n take_v with_o any_o other_o of_o the_o duty_n enjoin_v in_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o commandment_n to_o bind_v the_o practice_n of_o they_o upon_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n therefore_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o day_n point_v unto_o in_o this_o four_o commandment_n be_v a_o duty_n of_o a_o different_a nature_n and_o consideration_n from_o those_o require_v in_o the_o other_o commandment_n they_o be_v all_o natural_o moral_a this_o only_a such_o by_o institution_n or_o particular_a command_n three_o if_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n we_o speak_v of_o be_v natural_o moral_a as_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o other_o commandment_n and_o so_o of_o perpetual_a obligation_n as_o they_o be_v the_o primitive_a christian_n general_o and_o all_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n throughout_o all_o succeed_a age_n until_o now_o must_v be_v censure_v and_o condemn_v as_o live_v and_o die_v and_o this_o as_o be_v most_o likely_a without_o repentance_n in_o a_o sinful_a practice_n against_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v a_o hard_a sentence_n and_o hardly_o christian_n for_o a_o inconsiderable_a party_n of_o man_n to_o pass_v upon_o the_o great_a congregation_n of_o the_o first-born_a in_o all_o their_o generation_n for_o it_o be_v sufficient_o know_v that_o these_o do_v not_o walk_v in_o the_o observation_n of_o that_o day_n but_o of_o another_o instead_o of_o it_o four_o it_o be_v hardly_o to_o be_v think_v or_o suppose_v and_o yet_o much_o hard_a to_o be_v prove_v that_o there_o be_v ever_o any_o thing_n write_v by_o god_n in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o man_n heart_n which_o be_v legible_a by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n but_o that_o it_o have_v be_v by_o one_o or_o other_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o actual_o read_v by_o this_o light_n the_o apostle_n suppose_v that_o the_o gentile_n which_o have_v not_o the_o law_n do_v or_o may_v do_v by_o nature_n the_o thing_n contain_v in_o the_o law_n meaning_n the_o thing_n in_o the_o law_n which_o be_v natural_o moral_a hereby_o show_v
what_o may_v be_v the_o reason_n why_o god_n extend_v his_o threaten_v of_o visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n only_o and_o no_o further_o answ_n because_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o wickedness_n of_o father_n or_o forefather_n may_v steady_o distinct_o and_o with_o certainty_n of_o report_n arrive_v at_o their_o posterity_n in_o the_o three_o or_o four_o descent_n by_o mean_n whereof_o if_o they_o do_v not_o consider_v and_o take_v warning_n they_o become_v inexcusable_a whereas_o afterward_o as_o in_o the_o five_o and_o six_o descent_n and_o all_o succeed_a the_o memorial_n of_o the_o wickedness_n of_o their_o forefather_n begin_v to_o be_v as_o a_o old_a story_n the_o ground_n and_o original_a and_o consequent_o the_o truth_n whereof_o be_v uncertain_a and_o so_o the_o story_n itself_o not_o so_o apt_a to_o affect_v or_o make_v any_o lively_a impression_n upon_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n beside_o god_n limit_v and_o confine_v himself_o in_o his_o pu_o nish_v of_o sin_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n but_o enlarge_n himself_o in_o show_v mercy_n to_o those_o that_o keep_v his_o commandment_n unto_o thousand_o plain_o declare_v how_o much_o more_o propense_a he_o be_v to_o reward_v the_o righteous_a then_o to_o punish_v sinner_n quest_n 54._o why_o do_v god_n in_o this_o commandment_n rather_o than_o in_o any_o of_o the_o rest_n threaten_v to_o visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n answ_n because_o child_n and_o posterity_n be_v not_o in_o so_o much_o danger_n of_o be_v wicked_a or_o of_o provoke_a god_n upon_o their_o father_n account_n or_o by_o imitate_v and_o follow_v they_o in_o any_o other_o way_n of_o wickedness_n as_o in_o the_o way_n of_o idolatry_n and_o superstitious_a worship_n of_o god_n especial_o if_o the_o father_n have_v have_v peace_n and_o prosper_v in_o the_o world_n in_o the_o way_n of_o this_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n be_v partaker_n with_o they_o in_o these_o thing_n a_o lightsome_a instance_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o contest_v of_o the_o people_n with_o the_o prophet_n jer._n 44.17_o but_o we_o will_v certain_o do_v whatsoever_o thing_n go_v forth_o out_o of_o our_o own_o mouth_n to_o burn_v incense_n unto_o the_o queen_n of_o heaven_n and_o to_o pour_v out_o drink-offering_n unto_o she_o as_o we_o have_v do_v we_o and_o our_o father_n our_o king_n and_o our_o prince_n in_o the_o city_n of_o judah_n and_o in_o the_o street_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o than_o have_v we_o plenty_n of_o victual_n and_o be_v well_o and_o see_v no_o evil_n but_o since_o etc._n etc._n and_o that_o child_n general_o be_v more_o apt_a to_o inherit_v and_o common_o do_v inherit_v the_o superstitious_a and_o idolatrous_a principle_n and_o practice_n of_o their_o father_n and_o forefather_n rather_o than_o any_o other_o of_o their_o sin_n not_o relate_v unto_o these_o as_o well_o the_o scripture_n as_o our_o own_o 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or_o part_n of_o it_o but_o with_o a_o eye_n of_o provoke_v jealousy_n and_o as_o a_o blasphemous_a pollution_n of_o his_o worship_n equivalent_a indeed_o to_o the_o set_n up_o and_o worship_v another_o god_n or_o god_n with_o he_o for_o it_o be_v acknowledge_v a_o branch_n of_o divine_a sovereignty_n to_o appoint_v divine_a worship_n he_o that_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o worship_n shall_v allow_v or_o practice_v any_o thing_n as_o somewhat_o or_o as_o a_o part_n of_o it_o which_o be_v devise_v by_o a_o creature_n do_v by_o this_o practice_n or_o allowance_n entitle_v such_o a_o creature_n to_o divine_a honour_n and_o make_v it_o equal_a with_o god_n therefore_o in_o all_o will-worship_n there_o be_v idolatry_n commit_v yea_o and_o such_o idolatry_n which_o though_o it_o may_v be_v think_v too_o hard_a a_o censure_n to_o call_v palpable_a or_o gross_a yet_o will_v the_o practice_n of_o it_o and_o how_o much_o more_o the_o first_o excogitation_n of_o it_o and_o how_o much_o more_o than_o this_o all_o forcible_a compulsion_n unto_o it_o render_v man_n endue_v with_o reason_n and_o understanding_n as_o it_o be_v on_o purpose_n to_o enable_v they_o to_o judge_v righteous_a judgement_n and_o this_o where_o appearance_n tempt_v they_o to_o judge_v otherwise_o extreme_o obnoxious_a to_o the_o severe_a jealousy_n and_o judgement_n of_o god_n quest_n 58._o what_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o three_o commandment_n answ_n that_o we_o conscientious_o refrain_v all_o such_o behaviour_n and_o demeanour_n of_o ourselves_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n whereby_o any_o contempt_n neglect_n or_o disesteem_v be_v likely_a to_o accrue_v either_o from_o ourselves_o or_o other_o unto_o any_o the_o holy_a and_o honourable_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o that_o on_o the_o contrary_a in_o all_o the_o say_a way_n and_o respect_n we_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o and_o about_o and_o towards_o these_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v as_o far_o as_o be_v possible_a cause_n a_o reverence_n and_o awe_n of_o they_o in_o the_o conscience_n and_o soul_n both_o of_o other_o and_o our_o own_o quest_n 59_o what_o be_v the_o particular_a duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n or_o some_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o they_o answ_n to_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o upon_o all_o occasion_n with_o reverence_n and_o due_a circumspectness_n the_o name_n and_o title_n of_o god_n his_o nature_n attribute_n word_n ordinance_n servant_n work_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o of_o providence_n mercy_n and_o judgement_n in_o like_o manner_n to_o hear_v his_o word_n preach_v to_o call_v upon_o his_o name_n both_o in_o public_a and_o in_o private_a to_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o other_o ordinance_n and_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n with_o desire_n zeal_n care_n diligence_n frequency_n faith_n joy_n humility_n etc._n etc._n so_o to_o make_v confession_n of_o our_o sin_n with_o brokennesse_n of_o heart_n and_o contritenesse_n of_o spirit_n and_o with_o unfeigned_a purpose_n of_o future_a amendment_n so_o also_o to_o swear_v by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n whenever_o we_o be_v call_v or_o have_v a_o just_a occasion_n to_o swear_v at_o all_o in_o truth_n in_o judgement_n and_o in_o righteousness_n jer._n 4.2_o to_o use_v the_o comfort_n of_o this_o present_a life_n meat_n drink_n apparel_z house_n sleep_n recreation_n etc._n etc._n with_o thankfulness_n and_o moderation_n with_o frequent_a and_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v be_v all_o sanctify_a unto_o we_o that_o be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v quicken_v encourage_v and_o dispose_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o freedom_n of_o heart_n to_o serve_v he_o by_o mean_n of_o our_o enjoyment_n and_o use_n of_o they_o quest_n 60._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n answ_n some_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o they_o be_v these_o blaspheme_v the_o name_n of_o god_n swear_v by_o it_o customary_o vain_o rash_o false_o malicious_o swear_v in_o like_a manner_n by_o creature_n as_o by_o bread_n drink_n life_n light_n faith_n troth_n etc._n etc._n so_o likewise_o ban_v curse_a imprecate_a evil_a in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n or_o otherwise_o against_o any_o creature_n especial_o because_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o or_o we_o injure_v or_o neglect_v by_o they_o make_v use_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n or_o any_o of_o his_o title_n in_o charm_n sorcery_n or_o spell_n seek_v to_o the_o devil_n by_o witch_n wizard_n conjurer_n astrologer_n for_o help_v or_o relief_n in_o sickness_n loss_n or_o for_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thing_n future_a despise_v neglect_v careless_a or_o irreverent_a use_n and_o repair_v unto_o without_o preparation_n any_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n as_o read_v of_o the_o scripture_n hear_v the_o word_n preach_v prayer_n sacrament_n fast_v etc._n etc._n neglect_v to_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o title_n attribute_n and_o providential_a dispensation_n of_o god_n neglect_v or_o omit_v to_o make_v a_o due_a and_o seasonable_a use_n of_o they_o in_o administer_a admonition_n exhortation_n reproof_n counsel_n comfort_n unto_o other_o or_o ourselves_o live_v scandalous_o in_o a_o profession_n of_o christianity_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 61._o what_o be_v it_o proper_o to_o take_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a answ_n the_o word_n vain_a and_o vanity_n signify_v in_o scripture_n both_o that_o which_o be_v false_a and_o that_o which_o be_v frivolous_a that_o be_v which_o be_v of_o a_o slender_a or_o no_o consequence_n indifferent_o to_o take_v or_o to_o take_v up_o as_o the_o word_n more_o proper_a signify_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a import_v some_o such_o act_n by_o which_o a_o man_n impair_v or_o the_o degree_n tendency_n whereof_o be_v to_o impair_v the_o honour_n and_o reverence_n of_o one_o or_o other_o of_o the_o name_n and_o title_n of_o god_n which_o while_o they_o be_v contumelious_o and_o unworthy_o handle_v by_o the_o tongue_n of_o some_o they_o common_o have_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o all_o or_o more_o particular_o thus_o to_o take_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a be_v to_o life_n it_o either_o upon_o some_o trivial_a of_o impertenent_a occasion_n or_o for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o somewhat_o than_o be_v false_a quest_n 62._o what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o this_o clause_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hold_v he_o guiltless_a answ_n the_o lord_n will_v sure_o judge_v and_o punish_v he_o as_o a_o person_n guilty_a of_o a_o great_a sin_n the_o expression_n be_v figurative_a and_o the_o figure_n according_a to_o the_o notion_n whereof_o it_o be_v frame_v be_v when_o word_n proper_o take_v signify_v little_a but_o import_n or_o intend_v much_o rhetorician_n give_v it_o the_o name_n of_o meiwsis_n or_o liptôte_v it_o be_v very_o frequent_a in_o the_o scripture_n it_o shall_v not_o be_v accept_v levi._n 19.7_o that_o be_v it_o shall_v high_o provoke_v i_o as_o the_o next_o verse_n make_v plain_a see_v the_o same_o phrase_n in_o the_o like_a sense_n levit._n 7.18_o so_o mat._n 10.42_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o shall_v not_o lose_v his_o reward_n tnat_fw-la be_v he_o shall_v be_v exceed_o reward_v and_o thou_o bethlehem_n be_v not_o the_o least_o etc._n etc._n mat._n 2.6_o meaning_n that_o this_o city_n shall_v be_v of_o very_o great_a note_n and_o fame_n among_o the_o chief_a city_n of_o judah_n again_o 1_o cor._n 10.5_o with_o many_o of_o they_o god_n be_v not_o well_o please_v meaning_n that_o he_o be_v most_o grievous_o displease_v with_o they_o once_o more_o revel_v 12.7_o 8._o and_o the_o dragon_n fight_v and_o his_o angel_n and_o prevail_v not_o that_o be_v be_v utter_o vanquish_v and_o overthrow_v some_o learned_a man_n rather_o conceive_v of_o this_o form_n of_o speech_n as_o proper_a to_o the_o hebrew_n tongue_n and_o lay_v down_o this_o as_o a_o general_a rule_n that_o adverb_n of_o deny_v signify_v the_o contrary_a of_o that_o to_o which_o they_o be_v apply_v both_o conception_n give_v the_o same_o emphasis_n and_o import_v that_o 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of_o it_o be_v sanctioned_a ratify_v and_o confirm_v curse_a every_o one_o that_o continue_v not_o in_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o gal._n 3.10_o cite_v gospel-wise_a that_o be_v with_o more_o perspicuity_n of_o sense_n and_o meaning_n from_o deut._n 27.26_o there_o may_v this_o reason_n be_v conceive_v why_o the_o two_o commandment_n mention_v shall_v be_v strengthen_v and_o disobedience_n unto_o they_o endeavour_v to_o be_v prevent_v by_o particular_a threatnig_n annex_v unto_o they_o respective_o namely_o because_o the_o corrupt_a of_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o the_o profanation_n of_o his_o name_n and_o holy_a thing_n be_v of_o a_o more_o pestilential_a and_o destructive_a consequence_n to_o the_o observation_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o so_o to_o the_o very_a life_n and_o soul_n of_o religion_n than_o the_o transgression_n of_o any_o yea_o of_o many_o of_o the_o other_o this_o may_v be_v 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in_o they_o persuade_v and_o imbolden_v man_n to_o such_o act_n wherein_o they_o shall_v sin_v against_o they_o and_o further_o foresee_v that_o these_o man_n will_v for_o the_o most_o part_n have_v the_o power_n of_o this_o world_n on_o their_o side_n not_o only_o to_o countenance_n or_o strengthen_v they_o in_o their_o way_n but_o to_o double_a and_o treble_a the_o tempt_a force_n of_o their_o argument_n and_o dispute_v with_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o material_a sword_n god_n i_o say_v foreseeing_a that_o these_o thing_n will_v be_v may_v in_o mercy_n to_o the_o precious_a soul_n of_o man_n render_v the_o transgression_n of_o these_o commandment_n so_o much_o the_o more_o formidable_a and_o by_o special_a threaten_n of_o his_o displeasure_n against_o the_o breach_n of_o they_o overbalance_n the_o temptation_n both_o of_o plausible_a and_o circumvent_a argument_n and_o likewise_o of_o the_o frown_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o greatness_n of_o this_o world_n quest_n 64._o what_o be_v the_o sum_n or_o scope_n of_o the_o four_o commandment_n answ_n that_o the_o day_n appoint_v by_o god_n for_o a_o religious_a rest_n which_o we_o former_o show_v and_o prove_v to_o be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n or_o the_o lord_n day_n now_o under_o the_o gospel_n see_v the_o answer_n to_o the_o 11_o 12_o and_o 13._o question_n of_o this_o chapter_n be_v whole_o and_o entire_o dispose_v of_o by_o we_o according_o both_o in_o reference_n to_o ourselves_o and_o to_o those_o that_o be_v under_o our_o government_n and_o power_n as_o well_o person_n as_o labour_a beast_n in_o case_n we_o have_v any_o of_o the_o one_o kind_n or_o other_o so_o relate_v to_o we_o that_o be_v according_a to_o the_o intent_n and_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o the_o commandment_n which_o be_v discover_v and_o make_v know_v to_o we_o in_o several_a passage_n of_o scripture_n upon_o occasion_n quest_n 65._o whether_o be_v christian_n under_o the_o gospel_n oblige_v in_o duty_n to_o keep_v this_o day_n with_o the_o same_o rigour_n or_o strictness_n of_o observance_n wherewith_o the_o jew_n observe_v their_o sabbath_n or_o stand_v bind_v to_o observe_v it_o answ_n the_o jew_n in_o and_o about_o the_o observation_n of_o their_o sabbath_n stumble_v at_o the_o same_o stone_n at_o which_o many_o christian_n be_v apt_a to_o stumble_v in_o the_o course_n of_o their_o obedience_n or_o of_o their_o intend_a obedience_n both_o unto_o this_o and_o some_o other_o of_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n for_o they_o out_o of_o a_o misguide_a conscience_n about_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o his_o commandment_n of_o their_o sabbath_n in_o some_o rigid_a yea_o and_o in_o some_o very_a ridiculous_a observance_n and_o practice_n overacted_n his_o mind_n herein_o whereas_o out_o of_o the_o same_o principle_n or_o a_o worse_o they_o omit_v other_o thing_n of_o more_o weight_n require_v of_o they_o by_o god_n in_o that_o his_o command_n but_o further_a to_o the_o question_v you_o last_o propose_v i_o answer_v by_o distinguish_v thus_o if_o by_o rigour_n and_o strictness_n of_o observance_n you_o mean_v in_o general_a a_o strict_a observance_n of_o or_o obedience_n unto_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n in_o the_o commandment_n as_o now_o it_o be_v upon_o a_o new_a account_n as_o have_v be_v show_v former_o commend_v unto_o we_o by_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n it_o ought_v doubtless_o to_o be_v observe_v by_o we_o with_o the_o same_o rigour_n and_o strictness_n with_o which_o the_o jew_n stand_v bind_v to_o the_o observation_n of_o their_o sabbath_n for_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o grant_v dispensation_n unto_o man_n to_o neglect_v or_o omit_v the_o least_o iota_fw-la or_o title_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n concern_v they_o but_o rather_o on_o the_o contrary_a to_o enable_v quicken_v and_o engage_v they_o unto_o a_o rich_a and_o more_o complete_a conformity_n hereunto_o then_o be_v expect_v from_o man_n before_o his_o come_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o want_n of_o those_o large_a help_n assistance_n and_o advantage_n for_o that_o purpose_n which_o he_o bring_v with_o he_o into_o the_o world_n heb._n 8_o 7.8,9_o 10_o indeed_o be_v a_o priest_n of_o a_o new_a order_n he_o come_v to_o make_v and_o make_v a_o alteration_n or_o change_v in_o or_o of_o the_o law_n as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o heb._n 7.11_o 12._o for_o instead_o of_o a_o numerous_a retinue_n of_o troublesome_a and_o burdensome_a ceremony_n which_o he_o have_v take_v away_o from_o the_o law_n he_o have_v by_o h_z s_z authority_n and_o command_n substitute_v a_o increase_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o love_n and_o of_o mutual_a service_n one_o unto_o another_o gal._n 5.13_o therefore_o second_o if_o by_o rigour_n and_o strictness_n of_o observance_n you_o mean_v a_o strict_a observance_n of_o the_o same_o thing_n in_o particular_a whether_o action_n or_o forbearance_n which_o the_o jew_n stand_v bind_v to_o observe_v in_o their_o keep_n of_o their_o sabbath_n christian_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o observe_v 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 93._o l._n 29._o r._n have_v p._n 94._o l._n 12_o 13._o r._n salvation_n p._n 95._o l._n 22._o r._n delight_v p._n 104._o in_o the_o title_n r._n how_o faith_n p._n 113_o l._n title_n for_o veryfle_v r._n raise_v p._n 142._o l._n 22._o for_o man_n r._n they_o p._n 161._o l._n 11._o r._n altar_n l._n 24_o after_o for_o r._n a_o p._n 176._o l._n 22._o for_o be_v r._n be_v p._n 179._o l._n 7._o after_o discourse_n r._n or_o l._n 2._o r._n remain_v p._n 184._o l._n 4._o r._n i_o judge_v p._n 191._o l._n 10._o r._n grant_v p._n 211._o l._n 30._o r._n loss_n p._n 238._o l._n 23._o r._n this_o p._n 285._o l._n 11._o for_o of_o r._n or_o p._n 288._o l._n 9_o r._n put_v it_o and_o invest_v it_o p._n 363._o l._n 9_o r._n for_o the_o latter_a on_o r._n one_o p._n 389._o l._n 13._o r._n we_o have_v p._n 403._o l._n 24._o for_o degree_n r._n direct_a l._n 29._o for_o have_v r._n loss_n p._n 405._o l._n 2._o r._n of_o that_o p._n 413._o l._n 13._o r._n evening_n 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and_o wine_n which_o be_v the_o material_n of_o it_o there_o be_v the_o like_a consideration_n of_o the_o rest_n quest_n 2._o if_o the_o word_n sacrament_n be_v not_o find_v in_o the_o scripture_n nor_o any_o that_o answer_v it_o in_o sense_n or_o signification_n how_o come_v it_o to_o be_v take_v in_o by_o christian_n into_o the_o concernment_n of_o their_o profession_n and_o be_v of_o that_o familiar_a and_o frequent_a use_n among_o they_o as_o it_o be_v know_v to_o be_v or_o what_o be_v the_o nature_n or_o proper_a signification_n of_o it_o in_o that_o language_n the_o latin_a from_o which_o it_o be_v borrow_v answ_n although_o all_o thing_n which_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o positive_a and_o particular_a nature_n be_v necessary_a yea_o or_o meet_v to_o be_v know_v and_o believe_v by_o christian_n in_o matter_n appertain_v unto_o god_n be_v sufficient_o and_o in_o word_n significant_a and_o proper_a enough_o express_v in_o the_o scripture_n yet_o the_o relation_n of_o some_o of_o 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christianity_n for_o the_o better_a open_n of_o the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o three_o in_o one_o and_o one_o in_o three_o in_o the_o divine_a nature_n in_o like_a manner_n the_o ancient_a and_o learned_a teacher_n of_o the_o christian_a church_n observe_v a_o certain_a sympathy_n or_o agreement_n in_o nature_n or_o in_o several_a main_a circumstance_n between_o several_a ordinance_n or_o external_a service_n enjoin_v by_o divine_a authority_n to_o be_v observe_v by_o person_n profess_v the_o true_a religion_n and_o find_v frequent_a occasion_n to_o speak_v and_o treat_v of_o this_o their_o agreement_n they_o adopt_v the_o word_n sacrament_n which_o before_o either_o be_v a_o stranger_n in_o matter_n of_o their_o profession_n or_o however_o to_o any_o such_o signification_n or_o service_n as_o that_o unto_o which_o
of_o this_o kind_n be_v too_o many_o to_o be_v here_o rehearse_v these_o few_o text_n with_o their_o fellow_n may_v be_v consider_v at_o leisure_n rom._n 2.28_o 29._o phil._n 3.3_o mat._n 16.6.12_o james_n 1.18_o and_z john_n 3_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o 1_o pet._n 2.5_o 1_o cor._n 15.44_o 45_o 46._o neither_o be_v it_o improbable_a in_o the_o least_o but_o that_o this_o inferior_a and_o material_a world_n be_v form_v by_o god_n in_o all_o point_n as_o now_o it_o be_v furnish_v with_o such_o creature_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o shape_n property_n quality_n sympathy_n antipathy_n mutual_a dependency_n subservency_n relation_n &c._n &c._n as_o be_v now_o know_v to_o be_v in_o they_o that_o it_o may_v be_v subservient_fw-fr unto_o he_o who_o be_v make_v the_o lord_n of_o it_o man_n not_o only_o to_o supply_v he_o with_o all_o outward_a thing_n requisite_a for_o his_o accommodation_n in_o his_o state_n of_o mortality_n but_o rather_o to_o make_v his_o way_n more_o passable_a and_o easy_a to_o the_o understanding_n knowledge_n and_o belief_n of_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o invisible_a world_n and_o of_o the_o affair_n and_o concernment_n thereof_o his_o great_a interest_n lie_v in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o belief_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o this_o seem_v to_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o circumcision_n the_o great_a sacrament_n under_o the_o law_n first_o call_v it_o a_o sign_n and_o then_o immediate_o a_o seal_n an_o he_o receive_v the_o sign_n of_o circumcision_n a_o seal_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 4.11_o intimate_v hereby_o that_o be_v a_o visible_a and_o external_a action_n it_o do_v signify_v and_o import_v that_o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a and_o invisible_a action_n analogous_a to_o it_o as_o viz._n that_o which_o the_o scripture_n call_v the_o circumcision_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v perform_v by_o god_n upon_o a_o man_n justification_n by_o faith_n and_o consequent_o be_v a_o seal_n to_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v the_o reality_n and_o truth_n of_o it_o unto_o man_n this_o than_o may_v be_v another_o reason_n of_o sacramental_a appointment_n by_o god_n namely_o to_o facilitate_v and_o promote_v the_o belief_n of_o the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o a_o representation_n unto_o the_o outward_a sense_n of_o such_o material_a thing_n which_o in_o figure_n and_o similitude_n sympathize_v with_o they_o quest_n 27._o what_o may_v be_v another_o reason_n of_o those_o divine_a appointment_n you_o speak_v of_o answ_n to_o teach_v and_o encourage_v those_o who_o believe_v the_o gospel_n to_o make_v application_n of_o the_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n thereof_o unto_o themselves_o that_o be_v to_o look_v upon_o and_o conceive_v of_o themselves_o both_o as_o real_o entitle_v by_o god_n unto_o the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o great_a and_o precious_a thing_n herein_o promise_v and_o likewise_o as_o actual_o enstare_v by_o he_o in_o the_o comfort_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o hope_n and_o expectation_n of_o they_o which_o when_o they_o be_v pregnant_a lively_a rich_a and_o strong_a have_v the_o express_a relish_n and_o taste_v in_o the_o soul_n which_o the_o actual_a and_o literal_a possession_n and_o fruition_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o will_v have_v the_o real_a and_o sensible_a exhibition_n or_o application_n of_o the_o sacramental_a element_n make_v in_o their_o administration_n respective_o by_o the_o minister_n who_o now_o stand_v in_o the_o place_n or_o act_v in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n unto_o those_o that_o be_v partaker_n in_o these_o administration_n be_v of_o a_o encourage_n and_o imbolden_v import_n unto_o they_o to_o make_v the_o like_a application_n of_o the_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n themselves_o quest_n 28._o what_o be_v your_o six_o reason_n of_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n in_o sound_v sacramental_a service_n in_o his_o church_n answ_n that_o they_o may_v be_v as_o seal_v affix_v to_o the_o write_n 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promise_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o case_n but_o only_o the_o honesty_n faithfulness_n and_o constancy_n of_o the_o person_n that_o have_v promise_v if_o these_o shall_v fall_v he_o his_o writing_n without_o a_o seal_n will_v signify_v little_a for_o his_o relief_n but_o if_o such_o a_o writing_n shall_v be_v deliver_v unto_o he_o before_o witness_v under_o the_o stand_n and_o seal_v of_o he_o that_o have_v promise_v the_o conveyance_n have_v a_o right_a in_o law_n to_o make_v it_o now_o he_o depend_v not_o a_o least_o need_v not_o to_o depend_v upon_o the_o goodness_n of_o he_o that_o have_v promise_v he_o have_v the_o law_n itself_o the_o force_n and_o authority_n hereof_o for_o his_o security_n why_o h_o be_v the_o great_a and_o high_a assurance_n of_o which_o he_o be_v capable_a or_o that_o can_v be_v give_v he_o so_o god_n be_v more_o abundant_o willing_a as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n inform_v we_o to_o show_v unto_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n the_o mutability_n of_o his_o counsel_n concern_v their_o eternal_a salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n heb._n 6_o 1â—_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v they_o may_v have_v strong_a câ—â—sâ—â—â—â—ion_n ver_fw-la 8._o beside_o his_o engagement_n unto_o they_o in_o his_o covenant_n both_o by_o promise_n and_o by_o oath_n though_o these_o from_o he_o be_v a_o super-sufficient_a security_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o great_a matter_n than_o the_o salvation_n of_o more_o soul_n then_o can_v be_v number_v by_o man_n or_o angel_n he_o have_v yet_o further_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v his_o say_a covenant_n by_o certain_a sacramental_a and_o significant_a action_n which_o he_o have_v declare_v be_v intend_v and_o mean_v by_o he_o for_o seal_n thereunto_o as_o we_o late_o hear_v in_o the_o case_n of_o circumcision_n the_o exercise_n and_o practice_n whereof_o he_o have_v likewise_o upon_o this_o account_n command_v to_o be_v concurrent_a with_o the_o preach_n and_o receive_v the_o gospel_n throughout_o the_o world_n in_o all_o age_n so_o that_o the_o sacrament_n be_v to_o be_v look_v upon_o as_o subservient_fw-fr to_o the_o gospel_n and_o as_o appoint_v by_o god_n to_o attend_v upon_o it_o for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o complete_n of_o that_o which_o the_o letter_n and_o ministry_n thereof_o leave_v week_n and_o imperfect_a in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o saint_n quest_n 29._o what_o may_v be_v â—â—_o seven_o reason_n why_o the_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n consent_v about_o the_o appointment_n of_o sacramental_a transaction_n in_o the_o church_n answ_n it_o be_v not_o improbable_a but_o that_o he_o intend_v likewise_o hereby_o the_o breathe_n and_o exercise_v the_o devotion_n of_o his_o people_n with_o the_o great_a variety_n as_o the_o scripture_n say_v of_o he_o in_o a_o case_n not_o altogether_o unlike_a he_o know_v that_o be_v he_o consider_v our_o frame_n he_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n psal_n 103_o 14._o and_o in_o regard_n hereof_o make_v we_o a_o proportionable_a allowance_n in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n as_o be_v there_o in_o effect_n say_v so_o consider_v the_o temper_n and_o frame_v of_o our_o mind_n as_o that_o be_v always_o keep_v to_o one_o and_o the_o same_o kind_n of_o exercise_n and_o employment_n of_o themselves_o as_o well_o in_o matter_n of_o religion_n as_o otherwise_o they_o be_v apt_a to_o grow_v weary_a listless_a and_o dull_a and_o that_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n they_o be_v refresh_v and_o cheer_v with_o variety_n and_o change_n he_o have_v according_o so_o contrive_v the_o term_n of_o that_o profession_n of_o religion_n whereunto_o he_o invit_v and_o call_v all_o man_n that_o in_o the_o regular_a management_n and_o practice_n of_o it_o they_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o vary_v the_o stream_n of_o their_o devotion_n and_o frequent_o to_o interchange_v the_o tenor_n of_o their_o application_n unto_o he_o in_o and_o about_o his_o worship_n in_o their_o christian_a converse_n more_o private_o
the_o number_n of_o two_o which_o be_v baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n quest_n 35._o what_o be_v baptism_n answ_n a_o sacred_a rite_n of_o be_v wash_v with_o water_n in_o or_o rather_o into_o or_o unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n mat._n 28.19_o quest_n 36._o what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v baptise_a or_o to_o be_v wash_v with_o water_n in_o or_o into_o or_o unto_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n answ_n it_o be_v by_o the_o authority_n and_o command_n of_o these_o three_o person_n in_o the_o divine_a essence_n to_o be_v in_o and_o by_o this_o rite_n consign_v over_o deliver_v up_o or_o consecrate_v unto_o they_o or_o separate_v unto_o their_o service_n and_o withal_o to_o be_v open_o declare_v according_o quest_n 37._o be_v it_o not_o lawful_a to_o baptise_v or_o to_o be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o some_o one_o of_o these_o person_n only_o as_o for_o example_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n or_o of_o the_o son_n especial_o consider_v that_o the_o apostle_n peter_n command_v those_o that_o do_v believe_v upon_o his_o preach_n and_o have_v receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n meaning_n christ_n act_n 10.48_o as_o he_o have_v also_o exhort_v other_o of_o his_o convert_v before_o then_o peter_n say_v unto_o they_o repent_v and_o be_v baptise_a every_o one_o of_o you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n chtist_n etc._n etc._n act_v 2.38_o see_v also_o act_v 19.5_o rom._n 6.3_o gal._n 3.27_o answ_n to_o be_v baptise_a in_o into_z or_o unto_o christ_n be_v constructive_o and_o in_o effect_n to_o be_v baptise_a in_o or_o into_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n these_o three_o be_v one_o as_o the_o apostle_n john_n teach_v we_o 1_o john_n 5.7_o and_o as_o irenaeus_n of_o old_a interpret_v in_o christi_fw-la nomine_fw-la subanditur_fw-la qui_fw-la unxit_fw-la &_o ipse_fw-la qui_fw-la unctus_fw-la est_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la unctio_fw-la in_o quà _fw-la unctus_fw-la est_fw-la in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n be_v comprehend_v or_o understand_v both_o he_o that_o do_v anoint_v mean_v the_o father_n and_o he_o that_o be_v anoint_v namely_o the_o son_n and_o the_o anoint_v itself_o wherewith_o he_o be_v anoint_a that_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o be_v it_o to_o be_v think_v that_o either_o peter_n or_o any_o other_o of_o the_o apostle_n who_o either_o themselves_o baptise_a or_o command_v other_o to_o baptise_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n without_o mention_v the_o name_n either_o of_o the_o father_n or_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o either_o act_v contrary_a to_o the_o rule_n or_o charge_v give_v unto_o they_o by_o christ_n concern_v baptise_v but_o rather_o that_o they_o only_o abridge_v or_o contract_v it_o into_o a_o narrow_a compass_n without_o diminish_v or_o omit_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o just_a import_n or_o meaning_n of_o it_o and_o this_o by_o the_o direction_n and_o guidance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n himself_o possible_o to_o instruct_v we_o that_o form_n of_o word_n be_v not_o to_o be_v rigorous_o urge_v where_o substance_n of_o matter_n be_v sufficient_o express_v or_o else_o it_o may_v be_v say_v that_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n mention_v baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n do_v not_o intend_v to_o prescribe_v unto_o they_o any_o certain_a or_o set_v form_n of_o word_n to_o be_v always_o use_v in_o the_o act_n or_o at_o the_o time_n of_o baptise_v but_o rather_o to_o instruct_v they_o how_o they_o shall_v declare_v the_o doctrine_n of_o that_o baptism_n which_o he_o command_v they_o to_o administer_v as_o namely_o that_o the_o precept_n or_o injunction_n of_o it_o proceed_v joint_o from_o all_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o divine_a nature_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o with_o this_o intent_n or_o for_o this_o end_n that_o they_o who_o believe_v 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their_o former_a sin_n and_o more_o particular_o of_o their_o unbelief_n as_o seem_v to_o be_v intimate_v act._n 19.4_o mark_v 1.15_o or_o else_o two_o because_o baptism_n be_v a_o most_o solemn_a and_o sacred_a engagement_n according_a to_o the_o declare_a intendment_n of_o he_o that_o appoint_v it_o who_o have_v in_o this_o respect_n a_o right_a of_o power_n to_o make_v the_o term_n or_o condition_n of_o receive_v it_o what_o and_o as_o he_o please_v upon_o he_o that_o submit_v to_o it_o to_o repent_v in_o case_n he_o have_v not_o yet_o repent_v however_o upon_o a_o profession_n of_o repentance_n he_o have_v be_v baptise_a or_o if_o he_o have_v already_o true_o repent_v to_o persevere_v in_o a_o repentant_a frame_n of_o heart_n and_o course_n of_o life_n unto_o the_o end_n for_o baptism_n as_o it_o be_v call_v the_o baptism_n of_o repentance_n as_o you_o have_v show_v so_o be_v it_o say_v to_o be_v the_o baptism_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o repentance_n that_o be_v which_o 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act_n of_o will_n and_o good_a pleasure_n in_o god_n and_o proceed_v from_o he_o not_o as_o he_o be_v the_o judge_n but_o as_o he_o be_v the_o sovereign_a ruler_n of_o the_o world_n and_o at_o full_a liberty_n to_o do_v with_o his_o own_o what_o he_o please_v and_o though_o sometime_o in_o scripture_n he_o be_v say_v to_o love_v those_o to_o who_o he_o intend_v more_o liberal_o in_o outward_a thing_n and_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n to_o hate_v where_o he_o intend_v more_o spare_o as_o in_o the_o case_n of_o jacob_n and_o esau_n malipiero_n 1._o v._o 2.3_o rom._n 9.13_o yet_o evident_a it_o be_v upon_o the_o account_n late_o give_v that_o for_o such_o love_n and_o hatred_n as_o these_o with_o their_o different_a fruit_n and_o effect_n there_o be_v no_o colour_n why_o accept_v of_o person_n in_o the_o dishonourable_a notion_n of_o the_o word_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o god_n because_o accept_v of_o person_n in_o this_o sense_n have_v place_n only_o in_o matter_n of_o judicature_n between_o man_n and_o man_n whereas_o both_o those_o affection_n in_o god_n with_o their_o respective_a expression_n import_v only_o matter_n of_o liberty_n and_o what_o he_o stand_v not_o engage_v unto_o by_o any_o rule_n or_o law_n no_o not_o of_o his_o own_o as_o have_v be_v already_o declare_v hereunto_o this_o may_v be_v add_v as_o not_o altogether_o irrelative_a to_o the_o business_n in_o hand_n although_o love_n and_o hatred_n be_v figurative_o and_o after_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n ascribe_v unto_o god_n as_o contrary_a affection_n or_o rather_o indeed_o at_o least_o sometime_o as_o the_o same_o affection_n diversify_v only_o by_o degree_n a_o inferior_a degree_n in_o love_n be_v frequent_o express_v by_o hatred_n in_o the_o scripture_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o seem_o contrary_a effect_n the_o more_o bountiful_a and_o the_o more_o spare_a collation_n or_o donation_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n yet_o according_a to_o the_o true_a estimate_n of_o the_o case_n and_o this_o rule_v by_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o there_o be_v not_o more_o of_o that_o love_n which_o be_v save_v or_o of_o a_o save_a tendency_n in_o the_o one_o of_o those_o dispensation_n then_o in_o the_o other_o for_o upon_o this_o account_n doubtless_o it_o be_v that_o the_o wise_a man_n agur_n desire_v riches_n of_o god_n no_o whit_n more_o than_o poverty_n give_v i_o neither_o poverty_n n_o r_o riches_n prov._n 30.8_o certain_o if_o he_o have_v apprehend_v the_o least_o degree_n of_o god_n save_v love_n towards_o he_o in_o his_o cast_a riches_n upon_o he_o above_o what_o he_o conceive_v in_o his_o send_v he_o either_o poverty_n or_o food_n convenient_a he_o will_v have_v desire_v it_o before_o either_o of_o they_o but_o this_o by_o the_o way_n however_o the_o argument_n propound_v stand_v firm_a upon_o its_o basis_n if_o god_n love_v any_o young_a child_n save_o he_o love_v they_o all_o upon_o the_o same_o term_n because_o he_o be_v no_o accepter_n of_o person_n and_o among_o they_o there_o be_v nothing_o of_o cause_n to_o be_v find_v why_o any_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v difference_v in_o judgement_n from_o other_o or_o be_v justify_v when_o other_o be_v condemn_v or_o which_o be_v the_o same_o in_o effect_n why_o any_o shall_v be_v love_v with_o such_o a_o affection_n which_o carry_v a_o sentence_n of_o justification_n in_o it_o more_o than_o other_o this_o be_v one_o reason_n demonstrate_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o doctrine_n that_o infant_n may_v lawful_o be_v baptize_v i_o shall_v at_o present_a only_o subjoin_v another_o upon_o the_o same_o account_n if_o god_n before_o and_o under_o the_o law_n judge_v it_o meet_v that_o man_n whilst_o they_o be_v yet_o child_n shall_v be_v admit_v into_o the_o profession_n of_o his_o name_n and_o worship_n or_o into_o his_o church_n by_o the_o door_n of_o a_o sacramental_a solemnity_n and_o have_v no_o where_o declare_v any_o alteration_n or_o change_v of_o his_o mind_n or_o pleasure_n touch_v this_o then_o be_v it_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n that_o child_n shall_v be_v baptize_v under_o the_o gospel_n as_o it_o be_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v circumcise_v under_o the_o law_n but_o the_o antecedent_n in_o this_o argument_n be_v true_a therefore_o the_o consequent_a also_o and_o so_o child_n be_v by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o be_v baptize_v the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o antecedent_n be_v unquestionable_o true_a for_o man_n both_o before_o and_o under_o the_o law_n be_v whilst_o they_o be_v yet_o child_n admit_v into_o the_o church_n of_o god_n by_o circumcision_n or_o by_o be_v circumcise_a and_o this_o by_o the_o express_a order_n and_o command_v of_o god_n gen._n 17.10_o 11._o etc._n etc._n levit._fw-la 12.3_o nor_o be_v this_o i_o suppose_v deny_v by_o any_o the_o latter_a part_n be_v no_o less_o certain_a finis_fw-la