lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n which_o place_n give_v we_o occasion_n to_o consider_v these_o four_o thing_n 1_o what_o respect_n of_o person_n be_v 2_o that_o respect_n of_o person_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o man_n by_o the_o scripture_n of_o god_n be_v coudemn_v 3_o how_o many_o way_n respect_v of_o person_n be_v have_v and_o offence_n thereby_o commit_v 4_o that_o respect_n of_o person_n can_v stand_v with_o the_o faith_n religion_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n neither_o with_o christian_n charity_n &_o love_n of_o all_o those_o which_o call_v upon_o jesus_n christ_n especial_o to_o be_v nourish_v and_o cherish_v 1_o what_o be_v respect_n of_o person_n it_o be_v to_o respect_v any_o thing_n beside_o the_o cause_n and_o matter_n itself_o which_o only_o ought_v of_o we_o to_o be_v consider_v whereby_o we_o decline_v from_o the_o matter_n to_o the_o man_n from_o the_o thing_n to_o the_o person_n and_o swerve_v from_o equity_n righteous_a judgement_n and_o true_a estimation_n of_o thing_n which_o thing_n may_v appear_v more_o evident_a by_o example_n one_o or_o two_o set_v down_o and_o consider_v if_o then_o for_o example_n sake_n two_o man_n labour_n in_o the_o church_n or_o common_a wealth_n for_o one_o and_o the_o same_o office_n upon_o a_o worthy_a man_n only_o to_o be_v confer_v the_o one_o very_o worthy_a and_o fit_v for_o the_o place_n but_o neither_o kinsman_n friend_n familiar_a nor_o of_o acquaintance_n the_o other_o not_o worthy_a yet_o near_o unto_o we_o by_o birth_n link_v with_o we_o in_o league_n of_o love_n of_o our_o familiar_a and_o best_a acquaintance_n to_o look_v unto_o kindred_n familiarity_n and_o acquaintance_n and_o not_o to_o the_o worthiness_n of_o the_o man_n and_o necessity_n of_o the_o place_n whereunto_o we_o ought_v to_o have_v regard_n this_o be_v respect_n of_o person_n for_o we_o regard_v not_o so_o much_o the_o worthiness_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o he_o who_o we_o shall_v thereunto_o promote_v as_o we_o do_v to_o his_o person_n who_o we_o have_v promote_v in_o like_a manner_n if_o two_o man_n have_v commit_v like_o trespass_n thereby_o deserve_v either_o bridewell_n newgate_n or_o tyburn_n or_o any_o such_o like_a punishment_n yet_o the_o one_o our_o friend_n rich_a honourable_a the_o other_o a_o stranger_n poor_a miserable_a to_o spare_v the_o one_o for_o his_o riches_n honour_n friendship_n and_o to_o punish_v the_o other_o be_v respect_n of_o person_n and_o fall_v from_o justice_n if_o two_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o our_o help_n the_o one_o lewd_a yet_o near_o unto_o we_o the_o other_o honest_a yet_o further_o of_o to_o have_v regard_n to_o kindred_n familiarity_n or_o any_o such_o respect_n and_o not_o to_o the_o commandment_n of_o christ_n geve_v to_o every_o one_o that_o ask_v &_o to_o he_o 6._o luke_n 6._o gal._n 6._o that_o will_v borrow_v turn_v not_o away_o and_o to_o the_o rule_n of_o s._n paul_n while_o we_o have_v time_n let_v we_o do_v good_a to_o all_o man_n but_o especial_o to_o those_o of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n be_v respect_n of_o person_n in_o the_o assembly_n and_o meeting_n of_o christian_n to_o regard_v one_o for_o his_o riches_n another_o for_o his_o glory_n a_o third_o for_o his_o nobility_n or_o for_o like_a respect_n and_o to_o disdain_v other_o for_o their_o poverty_n baseness_n and_o meanne_n of_o condition_n be_v respect_n of_o person_n here_o condemn_v have_v not_o the_o faith_n of_o our_o glorious_a lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n thus_o then_o to_o look_v unto_o or_o respect_v any_o thing_n beside_o the_o matter_n and_o cause_n itself_o only_o to_o be_v regard_v be_v respect_n of_o person_n to_o which_o evil_a it_o appertain_v to_o have_v consideration_n of_o kith_n or_o kin_n of_o sex_n or_o kind_n affinity_n or_o consanguinite_n nobility_n or_o auncientrie_n friendship_n or_o familiarity_n condition_n or_o country_n birth_n or_o parentage_n pomp_n or_o riches_n power_n or_o might_n or_o such_o like_a to_o fix_v our_o affection_n upon_o external_a thing_n to_o esteem_v according_a to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n of_o man_n and_o in_o regard_n thereof_o either_o to_o favour_n or_o to_o contemn_v they_o to_o account_v of_o they_o or_o to_o disdain_v they_o and_o in_o regard_n of_o like_a consideration_n either_o to_o do_v for_o favour_n or_o not_o to_o do_v for_o fear_n any_o thing_n against_o equity_n justice_n charity_n be_v respect_n of_o person_n when_o we_o see_v rich_a mighty_a honourable_a man_n adorn_v with_o costly_a array_n deck_v with_o gold_n and_o precious_a pearl_n attend_v upon_o with_o great_a train_n of_o man_n to_o judge_v according_a to_o this_o outward_a appearance_n and_o to_o have_v they_o in_o account_n &_o admiration_n with_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o poor_a which_o be_v religious_a zealous_a virtuous_a and_o honest_a be_v to_o have_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n whereof_o to_o beware_v the_o apostle_n admonish_v the_o saint_n 2_o which_o sin_n as_o pernicious_a and_o perilous_a in_o all_o cause_n in_o all_o person_n at_o all_o time_n the_o sacred_a scripture_n condemn_v as_o a_o thing_n most_o repugnant_a to_o equity_n justice_n and_o charity_n god_n almighty_a ordain_v law_n whereby_o the_o commonwealth_n 19_o levit._fw-la 19_o of_o israel_n might_n most_o happy_o be_v govern_v command_v that_o they_o shall_v respect_v neither_o poor_a nor_o scotfree_a but_o have_v a_o sound_n and_o simple_a eye_n to_o justice_n moses_n 1_o deut._n 1_o in_o his_o information_n to_o the_o judge_n and_o magistrate_n of_o the_o people_n charge_v they_o not_o to_o regard_v either_o jew_n or_o stranger_n but_o to_o judge_v equal_o betwixt_o man_n and_o man_n the_o small_a and_o the_o great_a neither_o to_o fear_v the_o face_n of_o man_n which_o who_o so_o do_v respect_v man_n person_n and_o exhort_v the_o officer_n not_o to_o wrest_v judgement_n require_v they_o to_o respect_n 16._o deut._n 16._o no_o man_n person_n for_o thereby_o no_o doubt_n the_o law_n who_o tenor_n be_v love_n be_v wring_v and_o wrest_v of_o man_n the_o princely_a prophet_n see_v how_o man_n swerve_v away_o 82._o psal_n 82._o from_o true_a judgement_n by_o partiality_n &_o respect_v the_o person_n of_o man_n cry_v out_o against_o the_o judge_n and_o magistrate_n oâ—_n his_o time_n therefore_o how_o long_o will_v you_o judge_v unjust_o and_o respect_v the_o person_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o solomon_n his_o son_n follow_v in_o that_o opinion_n condemn_v the_o same_o as_o 18._o pro._n 18._o hurtful_a and_o dangerous_a among_o man_n it_o be_v not_o good_a to_o accept_v the_o person_n of_o the_o wicked_a in_o judgement_n and_o again_o 24._o pro._n 24._o it_o be_v not_o good_a to_o have_v respect_n of_o any_o man_n person_n in_o judge_n mean_v if_o god_n forbid_v respect_n of_o man_n person_n in_o civil_a judge_n ment_n shall_v it_o not_o much_o more_o be_v condemn_v in_o matter_n of_o religion_n our_o saviour_n therefore_o to_o remove_v all_o sinister_a 7._o john_n 7._o judgement_n and_o respect_n of_o person_n from_o the_o professor_n of_o religion_n will_v that_o man_n judge_v not_o according_a to_o the_o out_o ward_v appearance_n but_o according_a to_o righteous_a judgement_n geve_v a_o most_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a admonition_n to_o all_o man_n to_o judge_v according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o thing_n not_o to_o regard_v man_n person_n lest_o thereby_o they_o be_v turn_v away_o from_o righteousness_n in_o judgement_n as_o be_v the_o foolish_a jew_n who_o 13._o mat._n 13._o see_v his_o baseness_n account_v he_o for_o a_o abject_a of_o galilee_n the_o son_n of_o a_o poor_a carpenter_n who_o kindred_n be_v of_o mean_a condition_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o person_n they_o condemn_v he_o not_o look_v to_o the_o matter_n and_o truth_n which_o he_o preach_v among_o they_o s._n paul_n see_v this_o respect_n of_o man_n person_n and_o esteem_v by_o the_o outward_a appearance_n of_o man_n 5._o 1._o tim._n 5._o wise_o and_o well_o forewarn_v his_o scholar_n timothy_n to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o minister_n without_o prefer_v one_o to_o another_o neither_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n partial_o final_o our_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n agreeable_o to_o the_o scripture_n admonish_v the_o brethren_n not_o to_o have_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n thus_o then_o both_o in_o the_o old_a &_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v this_o evil_a condemn_v as_o repugnant_a to_o justice_n contrary_a to_o charity_n dissonant_n and_o disagree_v to_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n 3_o this_o evil_n be_v diverse_o commit_v both_o general_o and_o particular_o of_o man_n 1._o when_o in_o our_o meeting_n and_o christian_a assembly_n we_o account_v of_o man_n not_o for_o their_o virtue_n religion_n honesty_n but_o for_o their_o countenance_n they_o bear_v the_o pomp_n
another_o the_o law_n of_o love_n therefore_o come_v and_o proceed_v from_o god_n the_o king_n of_o all_o king_n and_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v therefore_o call_v royal_a kingly_a princely_a 2_o because_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a of_o all_o law_n which_o concern_v our_o duty_n towards_o our_o brethren_n persuade_v man_n and_o draw_v they_o to_o the_o o-obedience_n of_o the_o second_o table_n which_o in_o perform_v of_o love_n be_v fulfil_v therefore_o be_v love_n so_o often_o call_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n saint_n paul_n say_v that_o the_o whole_a 13._o rom._n 13._o law_n be_v brief_o contain_v in_o this_o love_v the_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o to_o like_o effect_n in_o another_o place_n to_o another_o church_n he_o say_v all_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v in_o one_o word_n 5._o gal._n 5._o which_o be_v this_o love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o and_o to_o his_o scholar_n timothy_n the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n 1._o 1._o tim._n 1._o out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a see_v then_o the_o law_n of_o love_n be_v as_o the_o chief_a head_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o queen_n over_o other_o virtue_n and_o duty_n and_o the_o only_a thing_n wherein_o all_o the_o law_n of_o the_o second_o table_n be_v contain_v complete_a and_o fulfil_v it_o may_v therefore_o not_o amiss_o be_v call_v royal_a or_o princely_a 3_o this_o law_n furthermore_o be_v call_v royal_a because_o it_o be_v like_o the_o king_n high_a way_n for_o as_o the_o king_n high_a way_n be_v open_a for_o every_o man_n to_o pass_v therein_o and_o bring_v man_n from_o place_n to_o place_n forth_o out_o right_o without_o turn_n so_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o law_n of_o love_n be_v open_a plain_a without_o turn_n of_o all_o man_n to_o be_v go_v in_o travail_v pass_v through_o not_o turn_v either_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o to_o the_o left_a through_o respect_n of_o person_n whereunto_o who_o so_o respect_v decline_v turn_v out_o of_o the_o high_a way_n and_o wander_v 3_o the_o law_n of_o love_n be_v this_o royal_a law_n and_o for_o these_o cause_n so_o call_v enjoin_v man_n to_o love_v their_o neighbour_n as_o themselves_o in_o which_o three_o thing_n may_v here_o brief_o be_v observe_v 1_o what_o this_o law_n require_v love_n 2_o to_o who_o to_o our_o neighbour_n 3_o how_o as_o to_o ourselves_o that_o god_n law_n require_v love_n who_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o see_v not_o who_o peruse_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o be_v ignorant_a god_n himself_o in_o the_o very_a law_n express_o 19_o levit._fw-la 19_o command_v that_o man_n shall_v love_v one_o another_o our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o very_a expounder_n of_o his_o father_n will_n unto_o man_n exhort_v all_o the_o saint_n thereunto_o as_o to_o the_o cognizance_n and_o livery_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v know_v to_o be_v his_o servant_n the_o apostle_n the_o interpreter_n of_o this_o 13._o john_n 13._o law_n enfourm_v and_o teach_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n whereby_o they_o be_v lead_v into_o all_o truth_n have_v thereof_o be_v careful_a therefore_o saint_n paul_n owe_v nothing_o 5._o rom._n 13._o ephes_n 5._o to_o any_o but_o that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o and_o again_o be_v you_o follower_n of_o god_n as_o dear_a child_n and_o walk_v in_o love_n even_o as_o you_o have_v christ_n for_o example_n and_o again_o and_o 3._o col._n 3._o above_o all_o thing_n put_v on_o love_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n to_o who_o saint_n peter_n subscribe_v above_o all_o 4._o 1._o pet._n 4._o thing_n have_v fervent_a love_n among_o yourselves_o for_o love_n cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n saint_n john_n in_o his_o three_o epistle_n therein_o labour_v especial_o to_o persuade_v the_o saint_n to_o follow_v love_n of_o which_o in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o preach_n he_o be_v so_o careful_a that_o as_o saint_n jerome_n record_v galath_n upon_o 6._o to_o galath_n be_v very_o age_v and_o not_o able_a without_o help_n to_o ascend_v into_o the_o pulpit_n preach_v still_o of_o love_n until_o his_o auditor_n be_v weary_a of_o the_o same_o to_o who_o he_o answer_v it_o be_v the_o thing_n that_o the_o whole_a law_n require_v and_o enjoin_v of_o god_n which_o who_o so_o have_v have_v all_o thing_n wherefore_o if_o we_o look_v either_o into_o the_o old_a testament_n or_o the_o new_a we_o shall_v find_v that_o the_o royal_a law_n of_o god_n enjoin_v love_n whereof_o we_o be_v forgetful_a when_o envy_n and_o malice_n hatred_n and_o rancour_n debate_n and_o contention_n covetousness_n and_o usury_n slander_v and_o backebit_v lie_v and_o deceit_n separate_v ourselves_o from_o the_o brethren_n respect_v of_o riches_n honour_n glory_n worldly_a pomp_n not_o of_o religion_n piety_n and_o godliness_n reign_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o person_n who_o we_o must_v love_v be_v our_o neighbour_n thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o but_o who_o be_v 19_o levit._fw-la 19_o our_o neighbour_n our_o saviour_n christ_n by_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o man_n fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o thief_n betwixt_o 10._o luke_n 10._o hierico_n and_o jerusalem_n tell_v the_o lawyer_n who_o question_v with_o christ_n to_o tempt_v he_o that_o all_o man_n which_o need_v our_o help_n or_o to_o who_o any_o duty_n belong_v be_v our_o neighbour_n whether_o near_o at_o hand_n or_o far_o of_o whether_o friend_n or_o enemy_n rich_a or_o poor_a one_o or_o another_o wherehence_a saint_n augustine_n conclude_v that_o all_o man_n be_v our_o neighbour_n to_o who_o either_o duty_n shall_v be_v show_v if_o it_o be_v 30._o lib._n 1._o doctrine_n christ._n c._n 30._o needful_a either_o remain_v due_a if_o it_o be_v require_v and_o cite_v that_o place_n of_o saint_n paul_n thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v thou_o shall_v not_o steal_v thou_o shall_v not_o bear_v false_a witness_n against_o thy_o neighbour_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o other_o commandment_n it_o be_v brief_o contain_v in_o this_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o by_o neighbour_n say_v he_o must_v we_o understande_v all_o man_n unless_o we_o will_v say_v it_o be_v lawful_a to_o commit_v adultery_n with_o the_o wife_n or_o some_o or_o to_o kill_v some_o or_o to_o rob_v some_o or_o bear_v false_a witness_n against_o some_o but_o see_v these_o can_v lawful_o be_v do_v against_o any_o therefore_o under_o neighbour_n every_o man_n be_v comprise_v in_o his_o work_n of_o true_a religion_n reprove_v man_n for_o love_a man_n not_o because_o they_o be_v man_n and_o the_o creature_n of_o god_n but_o because_o they_o religione_fw-la de_fw-fr vera_fw-la religione_fw-la be_v alliance_v or_o affiance_v unto_o they_o say_v it_o be_v discourtesy_n not_o to_o love_v in_o respect_n they_o be_v man_n and_o to_o love_v in_o respect_n they_o be_v father_n or_o child_n etc._n etc._n thereby_o teach_v we_o to_o love_v all_o man_n because_o all_o man_n in_o that_o they_o be_v man_n be_v our_o neighbour_n the_o law_n teach_v we_o to_o love_v all_o man_n and_o to_o do_v duty_n unto_o they_o as_o unto_o neighbour_n for_o to_o respect_v the_o person_n of_o the_o scotfree_a and_o prefer_v they_o with_o neglect_n of_o the_o poor_a be_v against_o this_o law_n whereof_o in_o so_o do_v we_o be_v transgressor_n the_o manner_n how_o we_o must_v love_v be_v as_o ourselves_o and_o every_o man_n unfeigned_o fervent_o continual_o love_v himself_o so_o must_v we_o also_o love_v our_o neighbour_n albeit_o stranger_n albeit_o enemy_n who_o be_v all_o our_o neighbour_n 4_o this_o then_o be_v the_o sum_n and_o substance_n of_o this_o royal_a law_n to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o who_o final_o may_v be_v say_v to_o fulfil_v this_o law_n they_o fulfil_v the_o royal_a law_n of_o love_n who_o through_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n 5._o â—al_a 5._o obey_v this_o law_n of_o god_n and_o this_o faith_n of_o god_n saint_n look_v not_o to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n of_o man_n person_n but_o to_o the_o unfeigned_a profession_n of_o christian_a religion_n of_o this_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n the_o apostle_n may_v seem_v to_o speak_v if_o you_o fulfil_v the_o royal_a law_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n which_o say_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o you_o do_v well_o the_o obedience_n of_o god_n child_n be_v accept_v albeit_o unperfect_a for_o christ_n sake_n who_o righteousness_n impute_v unto_o we_o we_o be_v by_o faith_n through_o imputation_n say_v to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n as_o before_o upon_o the_o 1._o chap._n ver_fw-la 22._o have_v be_v say_v the_o obedience_n and_o fulfil_n of_o god_n law_n be_v accept_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o faith_n distribute_v to_o every_o 12._o ephe._n 4._o rom._n
of_o you_o say_v unto_o they_o depart_v in_o peace_n warm_v yourselves_o &_o fill_v your_o belly_n notwithstanding_o he_o geve_v they_o nothing_o which_o be_v needful_a for_o the_o body_n what_o help_v it_o 17_o even_o so_o the_o faith_n if_o it_o have_v no_o work_n be_v dead_a in_o itself_o 18_o but_o some_o man_n may_v say_v thou_o have_v the_o faith_n and_o i_o have_v work_n show_v thou_o i_o thy_o faith_n by_o thy_o work_n and_o i_o will_v show_v thou_o my_o faith_n by_o my_o work_n 19_o thou_o believe_v there_o be_v one_o god_n thou_o do_v well_o the_o devil_n also_o believe_v and_o tremble_v chapter_n 2._o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n here_o now_o begin_v the_o second_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n and_o so_o be_v continue_v to_o the_o end_n concern_v good_a work_n necessary_o to_o be_v join_v with_o true_a faith_n in_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n whereof_o our_o faith_n destitute_a be_v dead_a and_o not_o that_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o man_n be_v justify_v before_o god_n in_o this_o part_n there_o be_v three_o thing_n 1._o the_o proposition_n 14._o ver_fw-la 2._o the_o proof_n ver_fw-la 15._o 16._o to_o 26._o verse_n 3._o the_o conclusion_n ver_fw-la 24._o &_o 26._o these_o word_n red_a contain_v two_o thing_n 1._o the_o proposition_n of_o the_o place_n faith_n without_o good_a work_n be_v vain_a and_o dead_a 2._o the_o 2._o first_o argument_n of_o proof_n in_o this_o place_n set_v down_o 1._o be_v from_o a_o similitude_n in_o the_o which_o 3._o thing_n be_v to_o be_v note_v 1._o the_o similitude_n itself_o 2._o the_o application_n thereof_o 3._o a_o prevent_v of_o arâ—_n objection_n 2._o be_v from_o a_o absurdity_n it_o be_v absurd_a to_o profess_v no_o better_o a_o faith_n then_o the_o devilâ—_n have_v so_o do_v man_n who_o faith_n be_v void_a of_o workâ—_n 1_o now_o to_o proceed_v unto_o these_o thing_n as_o they_o lie_v in_o the_o apostle_n the_o first_o be_v the_o proposition_n whereof_o thus_o say_v the_o apostle_n what_o avail_v it_o though_o a_o man_n say_v he_o have_v faith_n when_o he_o have_v no_o work_n can_v his_o faith_n save_o he_o as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v that_o faith_n which_o be_v void_a and_o destitute_a of_o good_a work_n as_o fruit_n effect_n and_o token_n of_o a_o faith_n be_v not_o to_o be_v repute_v and_o take_v for_o a_o true_a save_v and_o justify_v faith_n but_o rather_o for_o a_o show_n and_o shadow_n of_o faith_n then_o for_o faith_n indeed_o for_o that_o no_o man_n be_v justify_v and_o save_v by_o faith_n before_o god_n who_o faith_n in_o due_a time_n and_o in_o convenient_a manner_n show_v not_o itself_o in_o the_o fruit_n and_o duty_n of_o love_n a_o doctrine_n most_o wholesome_a most_o needful_a most_o necessary_a most_o profitable_a contain_v a_o most_o grave_a discourse_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n in_o all_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n against_o such_o as_o make_v show_n of_o faith_n without_o godliness_n wherein_o man_n be_v teach_v that_o the_o very_a profession_n of_o god_n word_n &_o christian_n religion_n profit_v nothing_o unless_o it_o be_v join_v with_o the_o study_n of_o good_a work_n whereby_o our_o faith_n be_v make_v manifest_a unto_o man_n this_o matter_n and_o argument_n be_v often_o urge_v against_o the_o shameless_a hypocrite_n of_o all_o time_n who_o pretend_v religion_n in_o outward_a appearance_n but_o practise_v not_o true_a holiness_n whereby_o their_o religion_n may_v be_v confirm_v as_o both_o in_o the_o former_a chapter_n towards_o the_o end_n and_o from_o this_o place_n to_o the_o knit_n up_o of_o this_o present_a chapter_n by_o saint_n paul_n titus_n 1._o titus_n who_o invey_v against_o their_o hypocrisy_n who_o profess_v in_o word_n they_o know_v god_n but_o in_o work_n and_o deed_n deny_v he_o be_v abominable_a disobedient_a and_o to_o every_o good_a work_n reprobate_a whereof_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v full_a towards_o the_o end_n thereof_o as_o he_o also_o foretell_v his_o scholar_n timothy_n 1._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 2._o pet._n 1._o even_o of_o they_o which_o shall_v have_v a_o show_n of_o godliness_n but_o shall_v deny_v the_o truth_n thereof_o to_o who_o saint_n peter_n subscribe_v who_o require_v in_o the_o saint_n that_o virtue_n action_n and_o practice_n of_o good_a work_n be_v join_v with_o faith_n that_o there_o may_v be_v that_o golden_a chain_n of_o all_o christian_a ornament_n in_o they_o wherewith_o above_o other_o thing_n their_o life_n may_v be_v beautify_v whereof_o also_o saint_n john_n admonish_v 3_o 1._o john_n 3_o in_o call_v man_n to_o the_o practice_n and_o do_v of_o righteousness_n and_o our_o saviour_n himself_o in_o the_o holy_a gospel_n 7._o mat._n 7._o cast_v they_o off_o as_o worker_n of_o wickedness_n who_o whole_a religion_n be_v in_o word_n only_o lord_n lord_n and_o count_v they_o for_o true_o religious_a who_o endeavour_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o their_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n final_o hereunto_o serve_v all_o the_o exhortation_n in_o holy_a scripture_n whereby_o the_o man_n of_o god_n move_v we_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o obedience_n and_o study_v of_o virtue_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n which_o be_v the_o only_a &_o special_a drift_n in_o the_o apostle_n discourse_v here_o set_v down_o as_o be_v manifest_o apparent_a albeit_o then_o man_n by_o their_o work_n deserve_v not_o life_n ne_o yet_o purchase_v their_o salvation_n by_o their_o deed_n but_o with_o god_n be_v justify_v only_o through_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o scripture_n the_o example_n of_o father_n the_o testimony_n of_o the_o learned_a doctor_n of_o the_o church_n confirm_v yet_o be_v good_a work_n so_o necessary_a in_o those_o which_o be_v once_o justify_v by_o faith_n before_o god_n as_o that_o where_o they_o be_v not_o faith_n be_v dead_a and_o fruitless_a yea_o a_o shadow_n of_o faith_n rather_o than_o faith_n itself_o whereby_o man_n be_v justify_v and_o save_v before_o god_n which_o thing_n the_o apostle_n saint_n james_n to_o intimate_v in_o his_o affirmance_n here_o avouch_v what_o avail_v it_o my_o brethren_n though_o a_o man_n say_v he_o have_v faith_n when_o he_o have_v no_o work_n can_v his_o faith_n save_o he_o that_o faith_n they_o which_o be_v without_o good_a work_n be_v not_o such_o a_o faith_n as_o whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o stand_v before_o god_n but_o a_o fruitless_a dead_a and_o barren_a faith_n whereof_o we_o boast_v in_o vain_a for_o outward_a profession_n without_o holy_a conversation_n be_v halt_v hypocrisy_n and_o pretend_a religion_n without_o true_a reformation_n be_v double_a iniquity_n this_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o holy_a scripture_n this_o be_v the_o state_n and_o proposition_n of_o this_o present_a treatise_n this_o be_v the_o thing_n careful_o &_o continual_o preach_v by_o the_o minister_n and_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n now_o receive_v yet_o our_o adversary_n to_o bring_v we_o into_o odious_a and_o hateful_a contempt_n with_o man_n with_o batter_v backbiting_a and_o reproachful_a slander_n say_v we_o preach_v liberty_n to_o sin_n we_o lay_v loose_v the_o reign_v in_o the_o neck_n of_o man_n to_o all_o iniquity_n we_o geve_v licence_n to_o all_o licenciousnes_n and_o impiety_n when_o we_o preach_v that_o good_a work_n be_v necessary_a in_o all_o those_o which_o be_v justify_v partly_o to_o set_v forth_o god_n glory_n partly_o to_o show_v and_o express_v our_o unfeigned_a faith_n partly_o to_o win_v other_o by_o virtuous_a example_n to_o godliness_n preach_v we_o liberty_n when_o we_o teach_v that_o faith_n void_a of_o good_a work_n when_o time_n place_n person_n and_o other_o occasion_n and_o circumstance_n serve_v be_v vain_a fruitless_a and_o barren_a teach_v we_o licentiousness_n to_o sin_n when_o we_o cry_v against_o the_o vain_a profession_n of_o man_n careless_a of_o the_o duty_n of_o love_n say_v we_o the_o reins_n lose_v in_o the_o neck_n of_o man_n to_o run_v he_o adlong_o into_o their_o own_o destruction_n when_o we_o avouch_v that_o every_o one_o which_o call_v upon_o christ_n must_v depart_v from_o iniquity_n geve_v we_o bite_v and_o bridle_n to_o iniquity_n final_o when_o we_o all_o with_o one_o mouth_n and_o one_o mind_n cry_v out_o against_o verbal_a religion_n which_o be_v only_o in_o word_n and_o drive_v man_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o pure_a and_o holy_a obedience_n if_o they_o will_v ever_o look_v to_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n do_v we_o like_o heretic_n swerve_v from_o the_o truth_n and_o not_o rather_o agree_v &_o meet_v just_a with_o saint_n james_n his_o doctrine_n who_o affirm_v that_o man_n in_o say_v they_o have_v faith_n when_o they_o have_v no_o work_n avail_v nothing_o neither_o that_o such_o a_o faith_n can_v save_v they_o the_o proposition_n of_o the_o apostle_n therefore_o be_v this_o if_o a_o man_n say_v he_o
his_o vengeance_n to_o persecute_v they_o when_o they_o see_v they_o can_v take_v no_o holdfast_n of_o god_n mercy_n for_o their_o intolerable_a pride_n and_o final_a apostasy_n against_o his_o heavenly_a majesty_n they_o can_v but_o fear_n they_o can_v but_o tremble_v now_o if_o the_o devil_n believe_v there_o be_v one_o god_n then_o 14._o psal_n 14._o the_o epicure_n the_o atheist_n the_o wicked_a fool_n of_o the_o world_n which_o say_v in_o their_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n be_v worse_o than_o devil_n if_o the_o devil_n tremble_v before_o god_n presence_n and_o throne_n of_o judgement_n then_o be_v many_o man_n and_o woman_n which_o jest_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n make_v a_o mock_n at_o appear_v before_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o god_n to_o receyve_v according_a to_o their_o work_n worse_o than_o devil_n if_o then_o hypocrite_n have_v no_o better_a faith_n than_o devil_n have_v and_o it_o be_v a_o most_o absurd_a thing_n to_o say_v the_o devil_n be_v save_v then_o be_v it_o no_o less_o absurdity_n to_o say_v that_o wicked_a man_n by_o like_a faith_n can_v be_v save_v see_v they_o be_v destitute_a of_o all_o goodness_n void_a of_o all_o righteousness_n far_o from_o all_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n which_o thing_n this_o holy_a apostle_n teach_v we_o in_o this_o place_n thou_o beleve_v there_o be_v one_o god_n thou_o do_v well_o the_o devil_n also_o believe_v and_o tremble_v final_o then_o it_o may_v herehence_a appear_v necessary_a that_o as_o man_n be_v true_o justify_v before_o god_n through_o faith_n in_o christ_n so_o they_o shall_v by_o their_o work_n the_o lively_a testimony_n of_o true_a faith_n show_v themselves_o before_o man_n to_o be_v in_o deed_n righteous_a that_o as_o inward_o with_o god_n they_o be_v make_v just_a by_o their_o belief_n so_o outward_o with_o man_n they_o may_v be_v know_v to_o be_v just_a by_o their_o deed_n that_o so_o they_o may_v add_v to_o their_o faith_n virtue_n to_o their_o profession_n sanctification_n to_o their_o religion_n holy_a conversation_n which_o be_v the_o scope_n and_o drift_n of_o this_o apostle_n doctrine_n neither_o be_v this_o doctrine_n a_o doctrine_n either_o rare_o hear_v of_o or_o unusiall_a in_o other_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n for_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o scripture_n teach_v we_o the_o necessity_n of_o good_a work_n and_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n in_o the_o saint_n without_o which_o all_o holiness_n be_v hypocrisy_n all_o devotion_n dissimulation_n and_o to_o this_o end_n not_o only_o the_o prophet_n in_o their_o book_n but_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o holy_a apostle_n in_o their_o sacred_a writing_n have_v move_v man_n profess_v godliness_n to_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n lest_o they_o otherwise_o do_v be_v just_o reproove_v for_o their_o hypocrisy_n and_o for_o asmuch_o as_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o matter_n of_o most_o great_a account_n in_o all_o time_n to_o have_v this_o godly_a care_n of_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o true_a sanctification_n unto_o god_n glory_n but_o be_v also_o the_o most_o lively_a testimony_n of_o our_o election_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v be_v 1._o ephes_n 1._o irreprehensible_a through_o love_n and_o the_o sure_a sign_n of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n who_o chief_a end_n be_v to_o walk_v in_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v prepare_v for_o we_o as_o witness_v the_o scripture_n we_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o god_n 2._o ephes_n 2._o create_v in_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o good_a work_n that_o we_o shall_v walk_v therein_o which_o thing_n also_o zacharie_n the_o father_n of_o s._n john_n baptist_n make_v the_o end_n of_o our_o redemption_n 1._o luc._n 1._o we_o be_v redeem_v by_o he_o from_o the_o power_n or_o hand_n of_o our_o enemy_n that_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n much_o more_o not_o only_a might_n but_o also_o aught_o to_o be_v speak_v touch_v these_o matter_n but_o i_o hope_v this_o may_v suffice_v reasonable_a creature_n touch_v the_o office_n of_o faith_n and_o use_v or_o end_n of_o good_a work_n in_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n now_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n the_o father_n of_o all_o light_n the_o giver_n of_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n the_o sender_n down_o of_o all_o virtue_n into_o our_o heart_n pour_v down_o upon_o we_o that_o most_o excellent_a gift_n of_o unfeigned_a faith_n without_o which_o nothing_o be_v acceptable_a nothing_o pleasant_a in_o his_o sight_n that_o it_o in_o we_o work_v through_o love_n and_o we_o replenish_v with_o all_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n and_o abound_v in_o all_o sanctification_n may_v thereby_o give_v infallible_a testimony_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n may_v always_o through_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n so_o glorify_v god_n here_o that_o by_o he_o we_o may_v be_v glorify_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v not_o through_o our_o merit_n but_o of_o his_o only_a mercy_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n live_v and_o reign_v one_o immortal_a invisible_a and_o only_a wise_a god_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n james_n chapter_n 2._o verse_n 20._o 21._o 22._o 23._o 24._o 25._o 26._o sermon_n 13._o verse_n 20._o but_o will_v thou_o understand_v o_o thou_o vain_a man_n that_o the_o faith_n which_o be_v without_o work_n be_v dead_a 21._o be_v not_o abraham_n our_o father_n justify_v through_o work_n when_o he_o offer_v up_o isaac_n his_o son_n upon_o the_o altar_n 22._o see_v thou_o not_o that_o faith_n wrought_v with_o his_o work_n &_o through_o the_o work_n be_v the_o faith_n make_v perfect_a 23._o and_o the_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v which_o say_v abraham_n believe_v god_n and_o it_o be_v impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n and_o he_o be_v call_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n 24._o you_o see_v then_o how_o that_o of_o work_n a_o man_n be_v justify_v and_o not_o of_o faith_n only_o 25._o likewise_o also_o be_v not_o rahab_n the_o harlot_n justify_v through_o work_n when_o she_o have_v receyve_v the_o messenger_n &_o send_v they_o out_o another_o way_n 26._o for_o as_o the_o body_n without_o the_o spirit_n be_v dead_a so_o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a in_o these_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v as_o appear_v namely_o 1._o the_o other_o part_n of_o his_o confirmation_n contain_v the_o 3._o third_o argument_n from_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n 20._o 21._o 22._o &_o 23._o 4._o four_o from_o the_o example_n of_o rahab_n 25._o 2._o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a discourse_n 1._o make_v and_o set_v down_o vers_fw-la 24._o 2._o repeat_v 26._o the_o three_o reason_n why_o true_a faith_n be_v not_o without_o good_a reason_n 3._o reason_n work_n be_v draw_v from_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n who_o have_v no_o doubt_n a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o which_o cause_n he_o be_v 4._o gen._n 15._o rom._n 4._o high_o praise_v both_o of_o moses_n the_o prophet_n and_o paul_n the_o apostle_n of_o christ_n yet_o do_v this_o great_a and_o holy_a patriarch_n by_o offer_v up_o his_o son_n isaac_n in_o who_o the_o hope_n of_o his_o posterity_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_v consist_v show_v what_o manner_n faith_n he_o have_v not_o a_o dead_a barren_a and_o fruitless_a faith_n but_o quick_a lively_a and_o plentiful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o which_o cause_n he_o receive_v a_o true_a testimony_n from_o god_n own_o mouth_n and_o it_o be_v set_v down_o by_o moses_n for_o all_o posterity_n for_o evermore_o that_o he_o be_v righteous_a indeed_o and_o the_o friend_n of_o god_n such_o a_o faith_n ought_v every_o one_o of_o god_n saint_n to_o have_v therefore_o whereby_o they_o may_v recete_fw-la avestimonie_n from_o god_n &_o man_n of_o their_o integrity_n righteousness_n and_o justification_n the_o force_n of_o this_o reason_n be_v this_o what_o manner_n of_o faith_n abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a have_v such_o faith_n ought_v all_o his_o child_n all_o the_o saint_n all_o that_o right_o believe_v in_o god_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n for_o to_o have_v also_o but_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n be_v no_o shadow_n nor_o show_v but_o a_o substance_n and_o soundness_n of_o faith_n his_o faith_n be_v not_o in_o word_n only_o but_o in_o work_n also_o not_o in_o tongue_n and_o talk_v alone_o but_o in_o truth_n and_o verity_n not_o a_o bare_a barren_a fruitless_a faith_n but_o a_o lively_a work_v and_o plentiful_a faith_n such_o faith_n therefore_o ought_v the_o faith_n of_o all_o god_n saint_n to_o be_v and_o not_o
that_o not_o only_o the_o begin_n of_o faith_n but_o the_o increase_n and_o perfection_n thereof_o be_v from_o he_o for_o which_o cause_n as_o the_o apostle_n pray_v to_o christ_n 17_o luke_n 17_o who_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o for_o increase_v of_o say_v so_o s._n paul_n and_o saint_n peter_n ascribe_v the_o perfection_n establishment_n and_o consummation_n of_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n have_v therefore_o pray_v unto_o god_n as_o plain_o appear_v in_o their_o epistle_n the_o god_n of_o peace_n that_o bring_v again_o from_o 13._o heb._n 13._o the_o dead_a our_o lord_n jesus_n the_o great_a shepherd_n of_o the_o sheep_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n make_v you_o perfect_v in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o do_v his_o will_n work_v in_o you_o that_o which_o be_v pleasant_a in_o his_o sight_n through_o jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o be_v praise_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n and_o saint_n peter_n and_o the_o god_n of_o all_o grace_n which_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o have_v call_v we_o unto_o his_o eternal_a glory_n by_o christ_n jesus_n after_o that_o you_o have_v suffer_v a_o little_a make_v you_o perfect_a confirm_v strengthen_v and_o establish_v you_o to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o thus_o than_o the_o beginning_n continuance_n and_o increase_v yea_o the_o perfection_n and_o establishment_n of_o the_o very_a faith_n of_o abraham_n be_v only_o from_o god_n as_o the_o cause_n yet_o be_v it_o know_v to_o be_v perfect_a and_o declare_v so_o to_o be_v before_o man_n through_o work_n as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v and_o the_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v when_o by_o his_o obedience_n it_o do_v clear_o appear_v how_o true_o it_o be_v write_v of_o abraham_n by_o the_o prophet_n moses_n that_o abraham_n believe_v and_o it_o be_v 15_o gen._n 15_o impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n so_o that_o his_o work_n be_v say_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o have_v make_v the_o testimony_n of_o moses_n true_a clear_a and_o evident_a that_o abraham_n believe_v and_o that_o his_o faith_n to_o that_o word_n of_o promise_n that_o one_o of_o his_o own_o loin_n and_o bowel_n shall_v be_v his_o heir_n be_v impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n this_o be_v the_o argument_n of_o saint_n james_n from_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n that_o what_o faith_n be_v in_o he_o the_o like_a aught_o to_o be_v in_o all_o god_n saint_n and_o that_o as_o his_o faith_n be_v join_v with_o the_o work_n of_o obedience_n to_o god_n when_o occasion_n be_v minister_v so_o ought_v the_o faith_n of_o every_o one_o of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o be_v bewtify_v accompany_v &_o show_v forth_o through_o good_a work_n the_o conclusion_n be_v infer_v you_o see_v then_o how_o that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v of_o work_n that_o be_v make_v the_o conclusion_n make_v prove_v and_o know_v to_o man_n to_o be_v just_a and_o righteous_a before_o god_n by_o work_n and_o not_o by_o faith_n only_o not_o of_o a_o cold_a dead_a bare_a barren_a fruitless_a idle_a faith_n only_o such_o a_o faith_n as_o be_v in_o word_n when_o we_o say_v we_o have_v faith_n though_o we_o have_v no_o work_n of_o which_o faith_n hypocrite_n so_o much_o glory_n and_o make_v boastein_v vain_a as_o of_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v no_o true_a faith_n and_o this_o conclusion_n must_v agree_v in_o the_o same_o sense_n of_o term_n wherein_o the_o example_n be_v propose_v and_o the_o term_n herein_o to_o be_v note_v be_v special_o two_o justify_v and_o faith_n justify_v in_o the_o example_n propose_v signify_v to_o be_v know_v for_o just_a not_o to_o be_v make_v just_a faith_n signify_v that_o bare_a profession_n whereby_o in_o word_n we_o say_v we_o have_v faith_n and_o the_o religion_n of_o christ_n such_o faith_n be_v not_o in_o abraham_n therefore_o neither_o be_v any_o other_o man_n by_o such_o a_o faith_n repute_v for_o righteous_a and_o their_o word_n thus_o in_o the_o same_o and_o right_a sense_n take_v the_o conclusion_n be_v true_a a_o man_n be_v not_o justify_v by_o faith_n only_o but_o by_o work_n faith_n only_o in_o word_n make_v not_o man_n to_o be_v know_v for_o righteous_a among_o man_n but_o faith_n in_o work_n and_o deed_n these_o thing_n thus_o set_v down_o in_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n reason_n 4._o reason_n the_o four_o and_o last_o argument_n which_o faith_n in_o god_n saint_n be_v not_o without_o work_n be_v draw_v from_o rahab_n the_o vittailer_n taverner_n hostess_n or_o harlot_n of_o jerico_fw-la who_o example_n teach_v the_o same_o that_o abrahams_n do_v that_o the_o faith_n of_o god_n saint_n be_v not_o fruitless_a or_o void_a of_o good_a work_n for_o she_o also_o be_v justify_v through_o work_n when_o she_o receive_v the_o messenger_n and_o send_v they_o out_o another_o way_n the_o story_n be_v record_v in_o the_o book_n of_o josua_n wherein_o it_o be_v set_v down_o that_o at_o what_o time_n as_o josua_n by_o the_o counsel_n and_o 2._o josua_n 2._o commandment_n of_o god_n purpose_v the_o siege_n and_o sack_n of_o jerico_fw-la the_o city_n he_o send_v before_o he_o two_o man_n to_o spy_v out_o and_o to_o view_v the_o land_n and_o the_o city_n which_o thing_n come_v to_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o king_n of_o jerico_fw-la that_o there_o be_v such_o man_n come_v to_o the_o house_n of_o rahab_n he_o send_v to_o she_o to_o send_v he_o the_o man_n she_o see_v that_o be_v persuade_v they_o be_v the_o true_a servant_n of_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n &_o earth_n and_o that_o the_o land_n shall_v be_v give_v by_o god_n into_o their_o hand_n wherein_o her_o faith_n consist_v she_o hide_v the_o man_n and_o tell_v the_o messenger_n of_o the_o king_n that_o they_o be_v go_v and_o so_o send_v they_o away_o who_o be_v go_v she_o come_v to_o the_o spy_n and_o tell_v they_o how_o their_o fear_n be_v upon_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o land_n therefore_o desire_v she_o they_o that_o as_o she_o have_v show_v they_o mercy_n so_o they_o will_v show_v heâ—_n mercy_n when_o the_o city_n shall_v be_v destroy_v this_o be_v promise_v a_o sign_n and_o warning_n be_v give_v she_o send_v they_o away_o and_o so_o they_o escape_v this_o her_o fact_n saint_n james_n commend_v affirm_v that_o thereby_o she_o also_o be_v justify_v even_o know_v for_o righteous_a and_o declare_v thereby_o to_o the_o spy_n of_o josua_n and_o to_o all_o israel_n the_o force_n of_o this_o place_n than_o be_v this_o as_o abraham_n through_o bare_a and_o naked_a faith_n deserve_v not_o the_o praise_n of_o justice_n righteousness_n and_o justification_n before_o man_n so_o neither_o do_v rahab_n but_o as_o abraham_n have_v occasion_n thereto_o show_v his_o faith_n by_o his_o holy_a obedience_n so_o rahab_n show_v the_o unfeignednesse_n of_o her_o faith_n by_o her_o save_n and_o send_v away_o safe_o the_o messenger_n of_o josua_n and_o so_o both_o of_o they_o be_v justify_v before_o man_n and_o in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n not_o by_o faith_n only_o that_o be_v bare_a faith_n but_o by_o work_n whereby_o their_o faith_n be_v show_v and_o make_v manifest_a in_o these_o two_o example_n all_o man_n be_v contain_v whether_o jew_n or_o gentile_n whether_o righteous_a or_o profane_a and_o open_o wicked_a abraham_n example_n contain_v all_o jew_n and_o all_o man_n of_o virtue_n and_o godliness_n rahabs_n example_n contain_v all_o gentile_n stranger_n from_o god_n people_n all_o wicked_a person_n which_o yet_o through_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v plant_v in_o the_o church_n and_o make_v member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n wherein_o the_o diversity_n of_o the_o argument_n consist_v thus_o the_o holy_a apostle_n cull_v and_o pick_v out_o two_o most_o diverse_a and_o unlike_a example_n the_o one_o of_o a_o man_n the_o other_o of_o a_o woman_n the_o one_o of_o god_n people_n the_o other_o of_o a_o stranger_n the_o one_o of_o one_o godly_a the_o other_o of_o one_o wicked_a to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v teach_v man_n that_o none_o neither_o man_n nor_o woman_n neither_o jew_n nor_o gentile_n neither_o of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n nor_o stranger_n neither_o godly_a nor_o wicked_a can_v be_v repute_v or_o reckon_v for_o just_a and_o righteous_a before_o god_n in_o deed_n who_o praise_n appear_v not_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o virtue_n and_o good_a work_n by_o which_o they_o be_v show_v and_o know_v for_o righteous_a before_o man_n so_o that_o in_o none_o what_o kind_n or_o condition_n what_o people_n or_o nation_n what_o coast_n or_o country_n so_o ever_o they_o be_v of_o true_a faith_n can_v be_v void_a and_o destitute_a of_o work_n as_o by_o these_o argument_n now_o appear_v most_o manifest_a now_o the_o apostle_n again_o repeat_v the_o conclusion_n repeat_v the_o conclusion_n repeat_v that_o as_o the_o body_n void_a
all_o waver_a and_o doubt_v it_o easy_o refute_v those_o fantastical_a spirit_n which_o condemn_v prayer_n as_o superfluous_a god_n say_v they_o know_v our_o need_n &_o see_v our_o want_n before_o we_o ask_v he_o will_v for_o his_o fatherly_a goodness_n supply_v this_o want_n without_o ask_v he_o hear_v the_o inward_a sigh_n and_o sob_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o know_v what_o the_o spirit_n mean_v therefore_o be_v prayer_n in_o god_n child_n superfluous_a indeed_o if_o god_n because_o he_o know_v our_o need_n and_o hear_v the_o sorrowful_a sigh_n of_o the_o saint_n will_v therefore_o supply_v our_o want_n without_o ask_v then_o be_v prayer_n superfluous_a but_o to_o be_v therefore_o superfluous_a because_o he_o know_v our_o need_n and_o necessity_n be_v a_o reason_n carnal_a sensual_a and_o devilish_a for_o be_v this_o carnal_a reason_n sufficient_a god_n know_v our_o need_n before_o we_o pray_v therefore_o prayer_n be_v superfluous_a why_o do_v the_o apostle_n here_o will_v we_o if_o any_o man_n lack_v wisdom_n to_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n god_n know_v our_o infirmity_n he_o see_v our_o impatiency_n he_o behold_v the_o unablenes_n of_o man_n nature_n he_o see_v whether_o in_o affliction_n we_o behaveour_n self_n as_o be_v convenient_a notwithstanding_o the_o apostle_n will_v we_o to_o ask_v this_o point_n of_o wisdom_n from_o god_n neither_o saint_n james_n here_o only_o commend_v prayer_n as_o needful_a but_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o the_o scripture_n of_o god_n require_v it_o in_o the_o necessity_n of_o man_n as_o a_o instrument_n most_o necessary_a almighty_a god_n though_o he_o know_v our_o trouble_n whereinto_o by_o his_o will_n we_o shall_v be_v plunge_v yet_o command_v he_o we_o in_o our_o trouble_n to_o call_v upon_o he_o for_o deliverance_n the_o lord_n 50._o psal_n 50._o foresee_v the_o miserable_a captivity_n of_o israel_n his_o people_n in_o the_o land_n of_o babylon_n yet_o do_v the_o prophet_n will_v they_o to_o 2._o lament_n 2._o pour_v out_o their_o heart_n before_o god_n both_o for_o their_o present_a misery_n and_o also_o for_o their_o future_a calamity_n our_o saviour_n 6._o mat._n 6._o christ_n avouch_v to_o the_o saint_n that_o god_n their_o heavenly_a father_n know_v their_o necessity_n and_o therefore_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v distrustful_a as_o the_o heathen_a and_o gentile_n yet_o for_o all_o necessity_n both_o bodily_a and_o ghostly_a he_o set_v down_o prayer_n as_o a_o help_n and_o remedy_n the_o form_n whereof_o he_o leave_v unto_o alposteritie_n and_o command_v also_o that_o man_n shall_v ask_v seek_v knock_v for_o at_o the_o gate_n of_o god_n mercy_n the_o thing_n 7._o mat._n 7._o that_o be_v needful_a it_o be_v horrible_a blasphemy_n to_o say_v that_o 22._o mat._n 26._o luke_n 22._o god_n do_v not_o know_v the_o distress_n and_o agony_n of_o our_o saviour_n in_o the_o garden_n and_o impiety_n without_o comparison_n most_o detestable_a to_o think_v that_o the_o father_n be_v not_o ready_a to_o help_v he_o yet_o do_v our_o saviour_n thrice_o on_o a_o row_n pray_v to_o the_o father_n that_o that_o cup_n may_v pass_v from_o he_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v know_v and_o it_o be_v needful_a for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o their_o ministry_n that_o to_o the_o eleven_o a_o twelve_o apostle_n in_o judas_n his_o place_n may_v be_v substitute_n yet_o in_o that_o so_o heavenly_a a_o business_n they_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o direction_n 1._o act_n 1._o god_n know_v that_o anna_n the_o mother_n of_o samuel_n be_v 1._o 1._o king_n 1._o barren_a and_o despise_v therefore_o of_o her_o enemy_n he_o see_v her_o affliction_n and_o consider_v her_o tear_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o give_v she_o what_o she_o desire_v but_o after_o her_o prayer_n unto_o god_n prayer_n be_v not_o therefore_o superfluous_a because_o god_n know_v our_o need_n and_o necessity_n before_o we_o ask_v what_o have_v not_o the_o holy_a patriarch_n have_v not_o the_o bless_a apostle_n have_v not_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o time_n use_v prayer_n may_v it_o then_o be_v judge_v as_o superfluous_a what_o have_v we_o either_o to_o supply_v our_o bodily_a necessity_n or_o to_o minister_v to_o our_o spiritual_a want_n as_o of_o ourselves_o and_o may_v we_o not_o true_o of_o both_o say_v we_o have_v nothing_o but_o what_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o whereby_o do_v we_o receive_v 4._o 1._o cor._n 4._o these_o thing_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v it_o not_o by_o prayer_n be_v it_o not_o necessary_a then_o in_o all_o the_o poet_n say_v well_o therefore_o that_o prayer_n profit_v both_o poor_a and_o rich_a alike_o when_o it_o be_v use_v and_o hurt_v both_o child_n and_o old_a man_n be_v neglect_v man_n pray_v therefore_o to_o god_n saint_n augustine_n affirm_v 121._o epist_n 121._o to_o proba_n the_o widow_n not_o to_o teach_v he_o their_o necessity_n for_o who_o know_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o instruct_v he_o but_o to_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o prayer_n &_o make_v they_o capable_a of_o those_o thing_n which_o willing_o he_o do_v geve_v they_o therefore_o man_n pray_v to_o god_n that_o thereby_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o he_o be_v the_o gever_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n that_o the_o effect_n and_o event_n of_o thing_n depend_v whole_o upon_o he_o that_o increase_n of_o his_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v look_v for_o only_a from_o his_o heavenly_a majesty_n and_o thereby_o we_o teach_v to_o behave_v our_o self_n more_o thankful_o and_o dutiful_o unto_o he_o see_v then_o no_o man_n can_v be_v so_o blind_a unless_o he_o wilful_o stop_v his_o eye_n against_o the_o light_n of_o the_o truth_n but_o needs_o confess_v prayer_n to_o be_v a_o thing_n most_o necessary_a in_o the_o life_n of_o man_n which_o neither_o man_n nor_o woman_n rich_a nor_o poor_a learned_a nor_o ignorant_a prince_n nor_o people_n one_o nor_o other_o can_v want_n altogether_o but_o be_v the_o only_a mean_a and_o instrument_n whereby_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o god_n repose_v and_o lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o his_o saint_n in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v plentiful_o pour_v out_o upon_o man_n then_o notwithstanding_o this_o to_o hold_v it_o as_o superfluous_a in_o the_o saint_n be_v not_o only_o like_o giant_n to_o fight_v against_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n but_o as_o have_v put_v off_o the_o whole_a nature_n of_o man_n and_o transform_v into_o the_o shape_n of_o bruit_n beast_n to_o strive_v and_o contend_v against_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n itself_o which_o who_o so_o do_v be_v not_o only_o worthy_a to_o be_v seclude_v the_o society_n of_o the_o saint_n but_o also_o to_o be_v sequester_v and_o put_v out_o from_o the_o company_n of_o man_n be_v there_o then_o no_o other_o place_n in_o all_o holy_a scripture_n to_o commend_v prayer_n as_o a_o thing_n most_o necessary_a unto_o man_n yet_o be_v this_o one_o al-sufficient_a that_o the_o apostle_n s_o james_n here_o make_v it_o the_o mean_a to_o attain_v unto_o wisdom_n if_o any_o man_n lack_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n 3_o beside_o this_o whereas_o saint_n james_n promise_v that_o if_o we_o lack_v wisdom_n we_o shall_v ask_v it_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v we_o do_v he_o not_o most_o high_o commend_v prayer_n unto_o man_n who_o virtue_n force_n and_o excellency_n be_v such_o as_o whereby_o the_o most_o excellent_a gift_n and_o virtue_n of_o patience_n a_o singular_a point_n of_o heavenly_a wisdom_n be_v obtain_v the_o virtue_n &_o efficacy_n whereof_o be_v set_v down_o far_o and_o wide_o in_o the_o scripture_n of_o god_n whereof_o if_o we_o will_v consider_v a_o little_a it_o commend_v prayer_n not_o a_o little_a 1_o that_o almighty_a god_n have_v make_v so_o large_a and_o liberal_a promise_n thereunto_o as_o that_o we_o shall_v obtain_v that_o from_o he_o by_o prayer_n which_o we_o ask_v to_o which_o purpose_n almighty_a god_n by_o his_o prophet_n say_v call_v upon_o i_o â—n_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o trouble_n and_o i_o will_v deliver_v thou_o 50._o psal_n 50._o and_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v i_o call_v upon_o i_o and_o i_o will_v deliver_v thou_o by_o another_o prophet_n to_o like_a purpose_n be_v it_o say_v thou_o shall_v call_v and_o the_o lord_n shall_v answer_v thou_o thou_o shall_v cry_v 58._o isai_n 58._o and_o he_o will_v hear_v thou_o the_o wiseman_n solomon_n commend_v 15._o pro._n 15._o unto_o man_n the_o excellency_n of_o prayer_n by_o the_o promise_n thereunto_o make_v that_o god_n will_v hear_v it_o say_v god_n be_v far_o from_o the_o wicked_a but_o he_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o righteous_a david_n by_o great_a experience_n and_o long_a trial_n have_v feel_v the_o truth_n hereof_o cry_v out_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o 34._o psal_n 34._o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n open_a to_o their_o prayer_n and_o in_o another_o
lack_v wisdom_n to_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v they_o 4_o last_o out_o of_o this_o place_n of_o s._n james_n who_o will_v we_o to_o pray_v without_o doubt_v &_o waver_v it_o take_v away_o the_o multitude_n of_o mediator_n for_o when_o man_n in_o need_n &_o necessity_n be_v send_v and_o post_v over_o to_o many_o mean_n and_o mediator_n and_o rest_v not_o upon_o one_o only_a they_o doubt_v to_o which_o they_o shall_v run_v unto_o whether_o to_o man_n saint_n or_o woman_n saint_n whether_o to_o angel_n or_o to_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n for_o succour_v whether_o to_o this_o angel_n or_o that_o this_o saint_n of_o god_n or_o that_o in_o the_o day_n of_o their_o affliction_n the_o establish_n of_o many_o mediator_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o distract_n of_o man_n mind_n &_o cause_n of_o waver_a which_o this_o place_n remove_v from_o the_o prayer_n of_o man_n especial_o which_o profess_v godliness_n and_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n whereof_o thus_o the_o apostle_n he_o that_o waver_v be_v like_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n toss_v with_o the_o wind_n and_o carry_v away_o neither_o let_v he_o think_v to_o obtain_v any_o thing_n of_o god_n a_o double_a mind_a man_n be_v unstable_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o i_o have_v to_o note_v out_o of_o this_o place_n and_o to_o add_v to_o the_o former_a place_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o contain_v the_o second_o place_n by_o the_o apostle_n handle_v concern_v the_o just_a reproof_n and_o condemn_v of_o doubt_v and_o waver_a prayer_n let_v we_o pray_v unto_o almighty_a god_n to_o establish_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o unfallible_a truth_n of_o his_o heavenly_a promise_n that_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o may_v rest_v upon_o his_o power_n and_o promptness_n in_o all_o our_o petition_n that_o in_o all_o our_o need_n we_o may_v call_v upon_o he_o without_o waver_v and_o obtain_v the_o thing_n we_o pray_v for_o according_a to_o his_o will_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spiirite_n be_v all_o praise_n and_o honour_n all_o glory_n and_o majesty_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n james_n chapter_n 1._o verse_n 9_o 10._o 11._o 12._o sermon_n 4._o 9_o let_v the_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o be_v exalt_v 10_o again_o he_o that_o be_v scotfree_a in_o that_o he_o be_v make_v low_o for_o as_o the_o flower_n of_o the_o grass_n shall_v he_o vanish_v away_o 11_o for_o as_o when_o the_o sun_n rise_v with_o heat_n than_o the_o grass_n wither_v and_o his_o flower_n fall_v away_o and_o the_o goodly_a shape_n of_o it_o perish_v even_o so_o shall_v the_o rich_a man_n wither_v in_o all_o his_o way_n 12_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o endure_v temptation_n for_o when_o he_o be_v try_v he_o shall_v receyve_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o they_o that_o love_v he_o in_o which_o word_n the_o apostle_n return_v and_o come_v again_o to_o the_o matter_n propose_v which_o be_v of_o patience_n and_o comfort_n in_o affliction_n which_o be_v the_o first_o place_n of_o the_o chapter_n and_o consist_v of_o four_o thing_n 1._o of_o the_o propose_v of_o the_o matter_n 2._o of_o the_o confirm_v thereof_o 3._o of_o the_o distinguish_n of_o the_o person_n to_o who_o the_o cross_n be_v profitable_a 4._o of_o the_o conclusion_n of_o these_o two_o of_o they_o be_v go_v before_o the_o other_o two_o in_o these_o word_n be_v contain_v two_o thing_n in_o these_o word_n and_o verse_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v namely_o 1._o the_o distinguish_n of_o man_n to_o who_o the_o cross_n be_v profitable_a and_o whereunder_o they_o must_v rejoice_v and_o all_o man_n be_v 1._o either_o low_a of_o degree_n and_o they_o must_v rejoice_v under_o affliction_n remember_v that_o they_o be_v exalt_v to_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n 2._o either_o rich_a and_o mighty_a and_o they_o must_v rejoice_v under_o it_o because_o thereby_o they_o be_v profitable_o humble_v 2._o the_o conclusion_n which_o be_v draw_v from_o the_o reward_n of_o patience_n wherein_o may_v be_v note_v five_o thing_n 1._o the_o reward_n itself_o blessedness_n promise_v to_o the_o saint_n 2._o when_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v when_o they_o be_v try_v 3._o whereunto_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o crown_n of_o life_n 4._o how_o shall_v it_o be_v give_v by_o promise_n not_o by_o desert_n 5._o to_o who_o to_o such_o as_o love_v god_n touch_v the_o first_o of_o these_o which_o be_v the_o three_o thing_n in_o the_o treatise_n of_o the_o cross_n it_o be_v the_o distinguish_n of_o person_n cross_n 3._o thing_n in_o the_o treatise_n of_o the_o cross_n to_o who_o the_o cross_n be_v profitable_a and_o this_o doctrine_n to_o rejoice_v in_o affliction_n necessary_a there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o man_n poor_a and_o rich_a to_o both_o the_o cross_n and_o doctrine_n of_o patience_n therein_o be_v necessary_a so_o that_o it_o be_v profitable_a then_o to_o all_o first_o to_o the_o poor_a brother_n whereof_o thus_o say_v james_n poor_a the_o poor_a let_v the_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o be_v exalt_v the_o cross_n and_o doctrine_n of_o affliction_n and_o patience_n be_v profitable_a for_o the_o poor_a brother_n for_o if_o he_o be_v afflict_v with_o poverty_n contempt_n ignominy_n or_o any_o other_o calamity_n he_o must_v not_o be_v press_v down_o with_o sorrow_v grief_n fear_n and_o faint_v of_o heart_n but_o rejoice_v rather_o under_o his_o cross_n and_o calamity_n because_o he_o by_o the_o cross_n be_v exalt_v for_o by_o affliction_n the_o poor_a brethren_n humble_v be_v thereby_o exalt_v either_o to_o the_o true_a profession_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o gospel_n of_o christ_n either_o to_o be_v like_o christ_n and_o his_o saint_n who_o have_v all_o in_o this_o world_n drink_v of_o the_o cup_n of_o affliction_n or_o else_o to_o the_o glorious_a company_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o holy_a angel_n unto_o who_o the_o way_n be_v persecution_n and_o suffering_n for_o even_o as_o christ_n himself_o by_o manifold_a persecution_n and_o trouble_n and_o by_o daily_a cross_n and_o suffering_n in_o 24._o luke_n 24._o his_o life_n enter_v into_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o father_n as_o he_o protest_v unto_o his_o disciple_n betwixt_o jerusalem_n and_o emaus_n so_o in_o 14._o act_n 14._o like_a manner_n must_v all_o the_o saint_n by_o many_o tribulation_n enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n paul_n avouch_v to_o the_o brethren_n of_o lystra_n iconium_n and_o antiochia_n in_o the_o scripture_n for_o which_o cause_n he_o assure_v we_o not_o otherwise_o to_o be_v heir_n with_o christ_n of_o glory_n then_o condicional_o 8._o rom._n 8._o that_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o if_o we_o be_v son_n than_o also_o heir_n and_o heir_n annex_v with_o jesus_n christ_n so_o that_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o that_o we_o also_o may_v be_v glorify_v with_o he_o neither_o otherwise_o to_o be_v crown_v with_o he_o than_o that_o first_o here_o with_o he_o we_o be_v cross_v also_o for_o if_o we_o be_v 2._o 2._o tim._n 2._o dead_a with_o christ_n then_o shall_v we_o live_v with_o he_o also_o and_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o if_o the_o cross_n advance_v we_o to_o the_o crown_n if_o the_o suffer_a of_o calamity_n and_o misery_n here_o bring_v we_o to_o glory_n if_o our_o humble_v by_o affliction_n exalt_v the_o brethren_n of_o low_a degree_n to_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v to_o immortality_n and_o glory_n with_o christ_n then_o must_v the_o brethren_n humble_v by_o the_o cross_n and_o by_o any_o afflict_a rejoice_v therein_o let_v the_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n rejoice_v when_o by_o the_o cross_n he_o be_v exalt_v the_o humble_v of_o we_o by_o affliction_n in_o this_o world_n be_v the_o exalt_v of_o we_o to_o glory_n before_o god_n the_o cast_v down_o of_o we_o here_o by_o the_o cross_n be_v the_o lift_n of_o we_o up_o to_o heaven_n before_o the_o lord_n the_o abase_v of_o ourselves_o under_o the_o diverse_a temptation_n of_o this_o life_n be_v the_o advannce_n of_o we_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n see_v then_o by_o patience_n under_o the_o cross_n the_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n be_v exalt_v he_o ought_v therein_o not_o to_o be_v faint_a heart_a phil._n 2._o phil._n but_o joyous_a and_o glad_a as_o than_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v by_o affliction_n and_o death_n itself_o humble_v by_o the_o father_n be_v therefore_o and_o thereby_o exalt_v unto_o great_a glory_n even_o so_o if_o patient_o we_o suffer_v the_o trial_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o affliction_n 2._o philip._n 2._o and_o suffer_v ourselves_o
thereby_o by_o god_n to_o be_v humble_v whether_o it_o be_v by_o poverty_n whether_o by_o contempt_n whether_o by_o calamity_n whatsoever_o if_o we_o fix_v and_o fasten_v not_o our_o eye_n upon_o the_o present_a misery_n but_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o cast_v our_o cogitation_n upon_o the_o glory_n whereof_o we_o shall_v be_v partaker_n we_o shall_v also_o be_v exalt_v so_o that_o we_o have_v great_a and_o just_a cause_n to_o rejoice_v under_o the_o cross_n whereunto_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v let_v the_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n rejoice_v when_o he_o be_v exalt_v now_o as_o the_o cross_n and_o affliction_n be_v profitable_a to_o the_o poor_a brother_n and_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n who_o thereby_o be_v exalt_v so_o also_o be_v this_o doctrine_n needful_a and_o profitable_a to_o the_o rich_a again_o say_v he_o he_o that_o be_v rich_a let_v he_o rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o be_v make_v low_o wherein_o be_v teach_v how_o man_n which_o have_v all_o thing_n at_o will_n shall_v behave_v themselves_o in_o wealth_n that_o they_o wax_v not_o proud_a of_o their_o abundance_n and_o plenty_n neither_o trust_n too_o much_o to_o the_o frailty_n of_o their_o condition_n but_o always_o to_o look_v to_o the_o cross_n which_o follow_v they_o which_o if_o it_o be_v lay_v on_o they_o therein_o they_o ought_v to_o rejoice_v also_o when_o god_n then_o take_v away_o and_o remove_v the_o flatter_a and_o deceitful_a bait_n of_o this_o world_n from_o rich_a man_n and_o so_o they_o become_v contemptible_a unto_o other_o if_o he_o turn_v their_o wealth_n into_o woe_n their_o mirth_n into_o mourning_n their_o plenty_n into_o poverty_n their_o abundance_n into_o want_n their_o worldly_a happiness_n into_o misery_n in_o this_o their_o humble_v be_v they_o exhort_v by_o the_o apostle_n to_o rejoice_v for_o thereby_o many_o occasion_n of_o many_o sin_n be_v remove_v and_o therefore_o rich_a man_n by_o spoil_n of_o good_n loss_n of_o wealth_n decrease_v of_o riches_n or_o what_o other_o way_n soever_o try_v in_o that_o they_o be_v humble_v must_v rejoice_v see_v then_o in_o the_o state_n of_o this_o life_n there_o be_v great_a occasion_n minister_v of_o impatience_n both_o in_o the_o poor_a and_o low_a degree_n of_o man_n and_o also_o in_o the_o rich_a and_o plenteous_a estate_n of_o man_n the_o only_a salve_n of_o both_o their_o sore_n be_v in_o all_o change_n and_o chance_n of_o this_o life_n to_o behave_v themselves_o patient_a under_o the_o cross_n and_o thus_o be_v the_o doctrine_n here_o deliver_v profitable_a for_o poor_a and_o rich_a as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v let_v the_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o be_v exalt_v and_o again_o the_o rich_a in_o that_o he_o be_v humble_v if_o any_o object_n here_o that_o saint_n james_n will_v the_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n to_o rejoice_v when_o he_o be_v exalt_v and_o the_o rich_a man_n when_o he_o be_v make_v low_a and_o humble_v which_o seem_v contrary_a to_o other_o scripture_n where_o we_o be_v exhort_v 9_o jere._n 9_o to_o rejoice_v only_o in_o god_n as_o by_o the_o prophet_n jeremie_n man_n be_v command_v neither_o to_o rejoice_v in_o their_o wisdom_n riches_n strength_n nor_o any_o other_o thing_n but_o in_o that_o they_o know_v god_n which_o execute_v judgement_n equity_n and_o justice_n on_o earth_n and_o by_o saint_n paul_n who_o advise_v man_n to_o rejoice_v in_o 4._o philp._n 4._o the_o lord_n only_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v hereunto_o the_o answer_n be_v easy_a 1._o if_o we_o acknowledge_v whatsoever_o happen_v unto_o we_o to_o be_v from_o god_n who_o both_o wound_v and_o heal_v cast_v down_o and_o lift_v up_o humble_v and_o exalt_v then_o either_o in_o our_o low_a degree_n be_v 2._o 1._o king_n 2._o exalt_v or_o in_o our_o riches_n and_o plenty_n be_v humble_v to_o rejoice_v be_v to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o god_n send_v and_o so_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n 2._o if_o again_o we_o look_v into_o our_o own_o wretched_a condition_n who_o of_o ourselves_o have_v nothing_o but_o whatsoever_o we_o have_v we_o have_v receive_v it_o they_o in_o the_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n moderate_o to_o 4._o 1._o cor._n 4._o rejoice_v be_v also_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o wellhead_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o blessing_n 3._o final_o if_o we_o hold_v this_o as_o a_o ground_n and_o foundation_n that_o all_o good_a 5._o 1._o per._n 5._o gift_n flow_v unto_o man_n grow_v of_o his_o mere_a favour_n and_o mercy_n &_o not_o from_o any_o merit_n or_o desert_n of_o we_o then_o in_o the_o good_a blessing_n of_o god_n of_o exaltation_n advauncement_n glory_n or_o other_o whatsoever_o to_o rejoice_v be_v godly_a christian_n and_o dutiful_a and_o thus_o man_n rejoice_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n the_o apostle_n saint_n james_n then_o in_o exhort_v the_o brother_n of_o low_a degree_n to_o rejoice_v when_o he_o be_v exalt_v and_o the_o rich_a in_o like_a manner_n when_o he_o be_v make_v low_a and_o humble_v be_v in_o all_o point_v answerable_a unto_o other_o scripture_n wherein_o we_o be_v require_v to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o thus_o for_o god_n sake_n and_o in_o the_o obedience_n of_o his_o commandment_n to_o rejoice_v be_v to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n also_o these_o thing_n thus_o set_v down_o the_o apostle_n geve_v a_o reason_n a_o reason_n reason_n of_o the_o late_a doctrine_n that_o the_o rich_a must_v rejoice_v when_o he_o be_v make_v low_a which_o reason_n be_v draw_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o for_o wealth_n riches_n and_o worldly_a pomp_n be_v most_o vain_a uncertain_a transitory_a and_o frail_a so_o that_o when_o we_o enjoy_v they_o and_o they_o flow_v we_o must_v not_o be_v 6._o psal_n 62._o 1._o tim._n 6._o proud_a of_o they_o nor_o set_v our_o mind_n upon_o they_o &_o if_o we_o be_v bereave_v of_o they_o we_o must_v not_o cast_v down_o the_o head_n &_o heart_n but_o rather_o rejoice_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v for_o what_o shall_v man_n put_v confidence_n in_o vain_a and_o transitory_a riches_n or_o why_o shall_v they_o faint_v in_o hart_n for_o the_o loss_n of_o that_o which_o most_o easy_o pearish_v touch_v the_o vanity_n and_o uncertainetie_n of_o worldly_a wealth_n pomp_n and_o glory_n how_o often_o and_o how_o careful_o thereof_o be_v we_o admonish_v in_o holy_a scripture_n solomon_n the_o wiseman_n dissuade_v man_n from_o settle_v their_o eye_n and_o affection_n 23._o pro._n 23._o upon_o worldly_a wealth_n and_o riches_n reason_v from_o their_o uncertainenes_n and_o vanity_n will_v thou_o cast_v thy_o eye_n upon_o that_o which_o be_v nothing_o riches_n take_v she_o to_o her_o wing_n as_o a_o eagle_z and_z flieth_z away_o into_o the_o heaven_n david_n his_o father_n through_o long_a experience_n see_v that_o there_o be_v nothing_o 37._o psal_n 37._o more_o vain_a than_o the_o riches_n and_o good_n of_o this_o world_n acknowledge_v that_o albeit_o the_o scotfree_a be_v strong_a and_o shoot_v up_o like_o the_o green_a bay_fw-mi three_fw-mi yet_o be_v they_o cut_v down_o from_o the_o earth_n like_o grass_n which_o wither_v they_o pass_v away_o and_o be_v not_o if_o thou_o seek_v their_o place_n thou_o shall_v not_o find_v it_o solomon_n bring_v in_o the_o rich_a proud_a and_o covetous_a man_n of_o 5._o wisd_v 5._o the_o earth_n who_o whole_a delight_n and_o happiness_n be_v worldly_a pomp_n and_o glory_n even_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o hell_n itself_o to_o confess_v the_o uncertainty_n and_o vanity_n of_o their_o condition_n wherein_o in_o their_o time_n they_o so_o great_o glory_v what_o say_v they_o have_v pride_n profit_v we_o or_o what_o profit_n have_v the_o pomp_n of_o riches_n purchase_v we_o all_o these_o paste_n away_o as_o a_o shadow_n and_o as_o a_o post_n that_o pass_v by_o as_o a_o ship_n in_o the_o water_n a_o arrow_n in_o the_o air_n a_o bird_n in_o the_o heaven_n and_o element_n our_o saviour_n christ_n dissuade_v man_n from_o heap_v and_o hurding_n 6._o mat._n 6._o up_o such_o uncertain_a treasure_n will_v that_o man_n shall_v not_o lay_v up_o for_o they_o sealue_v treasure_n on_o earth_n where_o rust_n and_o moth_a corrupt_v and_o thief_n break_v through_o and_o steal_v to_o which_o purpose_n the_o apostle_n give_v they_o epithet_n or_o addition_n and_o call_v they_o uncertain_a charge_v they_o that_o be_v rich_a in_o this_o world_n that_o they_o be_v not_o high_o mind_v and_o 6._o 1._o timo._n 6._o that_o they_o trust_v not_o in_o uncertain_a riches_n therefore_o our_o saviour_n term_v he_o a_o fool_n that_o in_o the_o vanity_n of_o his_o mind_n 12._o lu._n 12._o through_o confidence_n in_o uncertain_a wealth_n pluck_v down_o his_o barn_n and_o enlarge_v they_o and_o then_o
promise_v reward_n of_o happiness_n only_o unto_o they_o that_o endure_v temptation_n and_o then_o too_o only_o to_o be_v give_v when_o they_o be_v full_o try_v by_o affliction_n wherefore_o as_o this_o blessing_n be_v promise_v only_o if_o we_o endure_v temptation_n so_o be_v it_o give_v also_o then_o when_o our_o trial_n be_v finish_v &_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o be_v look_v for_o in_o a_o sound_a hope_n 3_o to_o show_v the_o excellency_n and_o greatness_n of_o this_o reward_n and_o of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n the_o sacred_a scripture_n diverse_o compare_v it_o but_o most_o special_o to_o a_o kingdom_n or_o to_o a_o crown_n which_o be_v annex_v either_o to_o 22._o luke_n 22._o excellent_a virtue_n either_o else_o to_o princely_a dignity_n our_o saviour_n christ_n compare_v the_o happy_a estate_n of_o the_o saint_n to_o a_o kingdom_n when_o to_o his_o disciple_n &_o apostle_n who_o have_v abode_n with_o he_o in_o his_o affliction_n and_o have_v be_v partaker_n with_o he_o of_o suffering_n and_o therefore_o shall_v also_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o glorious_a kingdom_n he_o say_v you_o have_v continue_v with_o i_o in_o my_o temptation_n therefore_o i_o appoint_v unto_o you_o a_o kingdom_n as_o my_o father_n have_v appoint_v unto_o i_o that_o you_o may_v eat_v and_o drink_v at_o my_o table_n in_o my_o kingdom_n and_o sit_v and_o judge_v the_o twelve_o tribe_n of_o israel_n and_o in_o another_o euangeliste_n speak_v of_o the_o bless_a reward_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o shall_v be_v give_v they_o at_o the_o general_a judgement_n he_o call_v it_o by_o the_o name_n of_o a_o kingdom_n come_v you_o bless_v of_o 25._o matt._n 25._o my_o father_n possess_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n wherefore_o as_o upon_o earth_n there_o seem_v nothing_o to_o be_v compare_v unto_o a_o kingdom_n wherein_o be_v all_o thing_n whereby_o worldly_a happiness_n be_v make_v perfect_a so_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n all_o thing_n appertain_v to_o happiness_n and_o true_a felicity_n be_v include_v and_o therefore_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v desire_v the_o holy_a scripture_n describe_v the_o most_o bless_a and_o glorious_a estate_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o reward_n wherewith_o their_o patience_n and_o other_o virtue_n shall_v be_v crown_v compare_v it_o sometime_o unto_o a_o kingdom_n and_o as_o to_o a_o kingdom_n so_o also_o to_o the_o crown_n which_o be_v the_o reward_n of_o virtue_n or_o the_o ensign_n or_o token_n of_o princely_a dignity_n the_o holy_a scripture_n therefore_o teach_v man_n both_o what_o shall_v be_v the_o reward_n of_o their_o virtue_n and_o also_o how_o excellent_a &_o singular_a shall_v be_v their_o dignity_n who_o by_o christ_n revel_v 1._o &_o 5._o revel_v be_v make_v both_o priest_n and_o king_n unto_o god_n compare_v their_o happy_a and_o bless_a estate_n to_o come_v to_o a_o crown_n which_o be_v borrow_v from_o victorious_a conqueror_n who_o either_o in_o war_n or_o bodily_a mastery_n overcome_v be_v crown_v some_o with_o laurel_n some_o with_o rose_n some_o with_o bay_n some_o with_o olive_n some_o with_o gold_n some_o with_o one_o thing_n some_o with_o another_o thereto_o the_o scripture_n allude_v give_v the_o name_n of_o crown_n to_o such_o as_o excel_v in_o virtue_n overcome_v their_o affection_n and_o in_o the_o affliction_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n be_v more_o than_o conqueror_n through_o christ_n saint_n paul_n therefore_o dispute_v of_o the_o reward_n which_o shall_v be_v give_v we_o if_o we_o run_v out_o our_o race_n with_o patience_n and_o fight_v 9_o 1._o cor._n 9_o constant_o under_o the_o display_v banner_n of_o the_o cross_n promise_v a_o incorruptible_a crown_n to_o our_o labour_n and_o affliction_n and_o entreat_v of_o the_o reward_n of_o his_o own_o travail_n constancy_n and_o endurance_n protest_v that_o since_o he_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n run_v forth_o and_o finish_v his_o race_n 4._o 2._o tim._n 4._o keep_v the_o faith_n in_o great_a constancy_n and_o invincible_a patience_n there_o be_v therehence_a lay_v up_o for_o he_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n saint_n john_n be_v command_v to_o exhort_v the_o church_n revel_v 2._o revel_v of_o smyrna_n to_o be_v patient_a under_o the_o affliction_n which_o shall_v be_v lay_v upon_o they_o and_o promise_v a_o crown_n of_o life_n to_o their_o patience_n be_v thou_o faithful_a unto_o death_n and_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o the_o crown_n of_o life_n the_o holy_a apostle_n according_a to_o the_o use_n and_o manner_n of_o other_o scripture_n do_v here_o also_o compare_v 1_o james_n 1_o the_o happy_a reward_n of_o the_o saint_n patience_n to_o crown_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o endure_v temptation_n for_o when_o he_o be_v try_v he_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n there_o be_v old_a heave_n and_o shove_v among_o man_n in_o the_o world_n for_o crown_n and_o great_a strife_n &_o cruel_a war_n among_o prince_n who_o shall_v wear_v each_o other_o crown_n and_o their_o labour_n travel_n shove_v be_v common_o unlawful_a from_o their_o ambitious_a and_o covetous_a desire_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o when_o all_o be_v do_v their_o crown_n be_v corruptible_a and_o mortal_a shall_v not_o the_o saint_n strive_v with_o all_o christian_a fortitude_n and_o courage_n against_o the_o misery_n and_o calamity_n of_o this_o life_n that_o when_o they_o be_v try_v they_o may_v receive_v a_o immortal_a crown_n of_o glory_n all_o man_n natural_o be_v desirous_a of_o life_n and_o they_o often_o seek_v evil_a and_o unlawful_a mean_n and_o way_n to_o prolong_v their_o life_n which_o yet_o be_v but_o momentanie_n and_o shall_v not_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o much_o affliction_n in_o manifold_a misery_n in_o sundry_a temptation_n in_o all_o the_o change_n and_o chance_n of_o this_o world_n acquit_v themselves_o like_o man_n that_o patient_o bear_v the_o trial_n of_o their_o faith_n they_o may_v in_o fine_a receive_v the_o crown_n of_o eternal_a life_n 4_o to_o which_o crown_n man_n attain_v not_o unto_o for_o their_o work_n of_o patience_n as_o if_o our_o patience_n deserve_v this_o reward_n but_o they_o enjoy_v and_o receive_v it_o by_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n the_o crown_n of_o life_n be_v not_o then_o a_o due_a and_o deserve_a hire_n but_o a_o free_a reward_n of_o our_o labour_n from_o the_o bounty_n of_o god_n who_o regard_v not_o so_o much_o what_o we_o deserve_v as_o what_o of_o his_o liberality_n he_o have_v promise_v wherein_o he_o do_v as_o a_o natural_a father_n who_o promise_v his_o son_n that_o if_o he_o will_v do_v this_o or_o that_o he_o will_v make_v he_o lord_n and_o heir_n of_o all_o his_o land_n and_o live_a which_o far_o pass_v that_o which_o the_o child_n have_v deserve_v yet_o that_o do_v the_o father_n perform_v that_o he_o promise_v not_o look_v so_o much_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o his_o son_n as_o to_o his_o own_o promise_n even_o so_o do_v god_n wherefore_o the_o apostle_n here_o so_o much_o to_o note_v unto_o we_o say_v that_o such_o as_o be_v try_v shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n by_o promise_n saint_n paul_n in_o like_a manner_n speak_v i_o have_v 4._o 2._o cor._n 4._o fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henchforth_o be_v there_o lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o lest_o he_o may_v seem_v arrogant_o to_o have_v challenge_v for_o his_o work_n he_o refer_v the_o gift_n thereof_o unto_o god_n which_o god_n say_v he_o shall_v give_v i_o if_o it_o be_v give_v of_o god_n than_o not_o deserve_v of_o paul_n so_o that_o the_o reward_n of_o our_o obedience_n and_o virtue_n be_v give_v we_o not_o for_o the_o desert_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o work_n but_o for_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n who_o as_o he_o true_o promise_v so_o he_o faithful_o perform_v reward_n of_o righteousness_n to_o his_o saint_n and_o servant_n and_o give_v eternal_a life_n to_o man_n of_o his_o free_a mercy_n 6._o rom._n 6._o according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n eternal_a life_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n if_o the_o crown_n of_o life_n be_v not_o purchase_v and_o deserve_v by_o our_o work_n but_o only_o be_v give_v by_o promise_n and_o of_o grace_n why_o do_v so_o many_o scripture_n promise_v happiness_n life_n immortality_n and_o glory_n so_o often_o rather_o mencion_v work_n then_o faith_n unto_o man_n it_o seem_v therefore_o that_o happiness_n and_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o hire_n and_o due_a reward_n of_o our_o work_n of_o righteousness_n for_o answer_v whereof_o it_o be_v worthy_a the_o observation_n 1._o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o all_o the_o scripture_n speak_v according_a to_o the_o
conception_n of_o concupiscence_n than_o the_o birth_n the_o first_o and_o the_o second_o touch_v the_o conception_n of_o concupiscence_n it_o be_v the_o assent_n and_o agree_v of_o the_o will_n when_o it_o possess_v the_o affection_n and_o will_n of_o man_n so_o that_o the_o assent_v and_o agree_v of_o our_o will_n to_o the_o enticement_n of_o concupiscence_n be_v the_o conception_n of_o concupiscence_n even_o the_o first_o thing_n that_o it_o work_v in_o us._n when_o the_o lust_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o man_n seize_v and_o rest_v upon_o any_o object_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o desire_v as_o glory_n riches_n pleasure_n or_o the_o like_a or_o by_o avoid_v it_o as_o god_n word_n holy_a life_n virtue_n and_o godliness_n which_o lust_n natural_o care_v not_o for_o either_o by_o hate_v as_o injury_n oppression_n wrong_n rebuke_n violence_n of_o man_n &_o such_o like_a then_o be_v man_n lust_n say_v to_o conceive_v concupiscence_n have_v her_o conception_n in_o euah_n when_o she_o see_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o forbid_a tree_n to_o be_v fair_a and_o pleasant_a to_o the_o 3._o gene._n 3._o eye_n her_o lust_n rise_v thereupon_o and_o give_v consent_n to_o that_o iniquity_n lust_n in_o she_o conceyve_v when_o the_o israelite_n see_v 25._o num._n 25._o the_o daughter_n of_o moab_n their_o lust_n seize_v &_o rest_v about_o their_o beauty_n lust_n conceive_v in_o they_o when_o the_o child_n of_o god_n see_v the_o daughter_n of_o man_n that_o they_o be_v fair_a 6._o gene._n 6._o their_o lust_n rest_v about_o that_o matter_n and_o they_o yield_v consent_n to_o the_o enticement_n concupiscence_n conceive_a adultery_n in_o they_o when_o sichem_n his_o lust_n rest_v upon_o dinah_n putiphars_n wife_n upon_o joseph_n david_n his_o lust_n upon_o the_o beauty_n of_o barseba_n they_o yield_v the_o consent_n of_o their_o will_n 21_o gene._n 34._o give_v 39_o 2._o reg._n 11._o 3_o king_n 21_o thereunto_o lust_n conceive_v in_o they_o when_o ahab_n the_o king_n set_v his_o affection_n upon_o naboth_n his_o vineyard_n and_o thereabouts_o his_o lust_n rest_v yield_v thereunto_o the_o consent_n of_o his_o will_n desire_n and_o lust_n conceyve_v in_o he_o general_o in_o all_o sin_n special_o in_o every_o sin_n whether_o it_o be_v in_o desire_n to_o covetousness_n or_o in_o pleasure_n to_o adultery_n or_o in_o revenge_n to_o murder_v or_o in_o ambition_n to_o honour_n either_o in_o disdain_n to_o contempt_n or_o final_o in_o mislike_n to_o reproach_n and_o slander_n when_o our_o lust_n rest_v thereabouts_o and_o we_o give_v consent_n of_o will_n to_o the_o enticement_n of_o concupiscence_n then_o do_v concupiscence_n conceive_v in_o us._n wherefore_o as_o in_o natural_a procreation_n first_o there_o be_v conception_n than_o afterward_o birth_n so_o in_o inward_a temptation_n to_o evil_a lust_n first_o conceyve_v then_o be_v it_o deliver_v and_o bring_v forth_o after_o conception_n in_o it_o time_n birth_n and_o bring_v forth_o follow_v so_o by_o obtain_v consent_n of_o will_n lust_n conceyve_v at_o it_o time_n bring_v forth_o also_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n say_v then_o when_o lust_n have_v conceive_v it_o bring_v forth_o first_o sin_n than_o death_n here_o be_v the_o former_a and_o the_o latter_a birth_n of_o lust_n first_o it_o bring_v forth_o sin_n as_o the_o immediate_a thing_n which_o after_o conception_n once_o have_v follow_v where_o by_o sin_n actual_a sin_n be_v understand_v such_o a_o sin_n as_o be_v bring_v into_o act_n and_o do_v in_o deed_n as_o in_o the_o example_n before_o cite_v be_v manifest_a euah_n give_v consent_n to_o concupiscence_n 3._o gene._n 3._o entice_v concupiscence_n conceive_v and_o have_v conceyve_v it_o bring_v forth_o sin_n in_o she_o even_o the_o very_a taste_n and_o eat_v of_o the_o fruit_n itself_o which_o be_v forbid_v 25._o numb_a 25._o when_o the_o israelite_n give_v their_o consent_n of_o will_n to_o the_o entice_a lust_n toward_o the_o daughter_n of_o moab_n their_o lust_n conceyve_v by_o consent_n and_o bring_v forth_o sin_n even_o the_o commit_n of_o adultery_n with_o they_o lust_n conceyve_v in_o the_o man_n of_o the_o first_o world_n when_o their_o 6._o gen._n 6._o consent_n of_o will_n be_v to_o the_o daughter_n of_o man_n but_o their_o lust_n bring_v forth_o the_o first_o birth_n sin_n when_o it_o cause_v they_o to_o commit_v fornication_n in_o deed_n with_o they_o lust_n conceive_v in_o sichem_n the_o son_n of_o emor_n when_o he_o give_v consent_n 34._o gene._n 34._o to_o his_o desire_n toward_o dinah_n the_o daughter_n of_o jacob_n but_o when_o he_o ravish_v she_o &_o lay_v with_o she_o the_o lust_n bring_v forth_o sin_n in_o he_o when_o david_n yield_v to_o the_o temptation_n of_o his_o lust_n by_o the_o beauty_n of_o barseba_n lust_n conceyve_v but_o when_o 11._o 2._o king_n 11._o he_o send_v for_o she_o and_o have_v the_o use_n of_o her_o body_n then_o lust_n bring_v forth_o sin_n in_o he_o when_o ahab_n desire_v the_o vineyard_n of_o naboth_n lust_n conceyve_v but_o when_o he_o know_v 21._o 3_o king_n 21._o he_o be_v wrongful_o put_v to_o death_n and_o go_v to_o take_v possession_n of_o the_o vineyard_n concupiscence_n bring_v forth_o sin_n final_o when_o in_o any_o thing_n lust_n so_o overmaster_v &_o overrule_v we_o as_o that_o thereby_o we_o put_v in_o action_n that_o whereunto_o lust_n entice_v and_o tempt_v they_o lust_n in_o we_o bring_v forth_o sin_n the_o first_o fruit_n and_o birth_n of_o lust_n in_o man_n be_v sin_n for_o when_o lust_n and_o concupiscence_n have_v conceive_v when_o time_n place_n opportunity_n serve_v it_o also_o bring_v forth_o sin_n that_o the_o apostle_n here_o say_v lust_n when_o it_o have_v conceive_v bring_v forth_o sin_n thereupon_o our_o adversary_n the_o papist_n take_v a_o occasion_n to_o broach_v this_o their_o opinion_n concern_v concupiscence_n that_o it_o be_v no_o sin_n for_o thus_o they_o conclude_v lust_n bring_v forth_o sin_n therefore_o lust_n be_v not_o fin_n one_o thing_n can_v not_o be_v cause_n and_o effect_v too_o the_o effect_n itself_o and_o the_o cause_n of_o itself_o lust_n therefore_o can_v be_v sin_n if_o it_o bring_v forth_o sin_n for_o than_o shall_v it_o be_v cause_n of_o itself_o and_o bring_v forth_o itself_o which_o be_v a_o speech_n most_o unproper_a to_o this_o be_v it_o answer_v that_o one_o thing_n may_v be_v cause_n and_o effect_v also_o but_o not_o cause_n and_o effect_n in_o the_o same_o respect_n one_o thing_n may_v be_v cause_n of_o sin_n and_o yet_o sin_n for_o one_o sin_n be_v oftentimes_o cause_n of_o another_o sin_n concupiscence_n and_o lust_n therefore_o be_v not_o only_a cause_n of_o sin_n but_o sin_n itself_o yet_o not_o the_o same_o sin_n whereof_o it_o be_v cause_n lust_n conceive_v and_o bring_v forth_o sin_n that_o be_v a_o actual_a sin_n a_o sin_n do_v in_o deed_n see_v of_o man_n manifest_o apparent_a to_o the_o view_n such_o a_o sin_n be_v not_o lust_n but_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o sin_n but_o lust_n be_v a_o conceive_a evil_n a_o inward_a consent_n to_o evil_n and_o therefore_o sin_n thus_o lust_n be_v not_o only_o the_o cause_n of_o actual_a sin_n but_o sin_n itself_o not_o only_o before_o baptism_n but_o even_o after_o also_o sin_n lust_n be_v sin_n which_o may_v appear_v by_o reason_n of_o invincible_a strength_n whatsoever_o god_n in_o his_o law_n christ_n in_o his_o gospel_n the_o apostle_n in_o their_o epistle_n and_o canonize_a writing_n have_v forbid_v that_o be_v sin_n god_n christ_n the_o apostle_n have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_a lust_n therefore_o it_o be_v sin_n that_o nothing_o be_v in_o scripture_n condemn_v but_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o sin_n no_o man_n of_o wit_n capacity_n or_o reason_n can_v deny_v that_o concupiscence_n and_o lust_n that_o desire_v itself_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n condemn_v it_o appear_v evident_o almighty_a god_n in_o the_o law_n have_v forbid_a theft_n and_o adultery_n and_o such_o like_a sin_n when_o they_o come_v into_o act_n lest_o any_o shall_v think_v if_o theft_n and_o adultery_n 20._o exod._n 20._o only_o be_v account_v for_o sin_n they_o when_o they_o come_v into_o a_o open_a action_n then_o peradventure_o to_o lust_n and_o desire_v my_o neighbour_n good_n be_v nothing_o so_o that_o i_o abstain_v from_o theft_n to_o desire_v &_o lust_n after_o my_o neighbour_n wife_n be_v no_o sin_n so_o that_o i_o keep_v myself_o from_o the_o act_n of_o adultery_n to_o prevent_v this_o god_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o must_v not_o only_o not_o use_v our_o neighbour_n wife_n in_o fleshly_a manner_n but_o not_o lust_n after_o she_o we_o must_v not_o only_o not_o rob_v or_o steal_v but_o not_o so_o much_o as_o desire_v the_o good_n of_o our_o neighbour_n wherefore_o in_o the_o last_o commandment_n he_o utter_o forbid_v desire_n or_o lust_n thou_o shall_v not_o lust_n after_o thy_o neighbour_n
hear_v not_o only_o but_o do_v also_o therefore_o he_o admonish_v they_o to_o be_v doer_n of_o the_o word_n not_o hearer_n only_o to_o do_v the_o word_n be_v double_a 1_o to_o do_v it_o absolute_o and_o perfect_o so_o that_o both_o the_o heart_n consent_n and_o the_o outward_a word_n a_o double_a do_v of_o the_o word_n life_n answer_v full_o to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o perfect_a measure_n to_o which_o do_v god_n in_o the_o law_n do_v promise_v life_n for_o in_o the_o law_n it_o be_v say_v i_o have_v give_v thou_o law_n statute_n and_o ordinance_n which_o if_o thou_o do_v thou_o shall_v live_v in_o 18._o levit._fw-la 18._o they_o our_o saviour_n in_o the_o gospel_n thereunto_o respect_v tell_v the_o foolish_a lawyer_n who_o by_o do_v will_v obtain_v 10._o luke_n 10._o life_n that_o if_o he_o will_v love_v god_n with_o all_o his_o heart_n with_o all_o his_o soul_n with_o all_o his_o strength_n with_o all_o his_o thought_n 2._o rom._n 2._o and_o his_o neighbour_n as_o himself_o he_o shall_v live_v the_o apostle_n show_v the_o jew_n which_o so_o much_o boast_v of_o do_v the_o law_n that_o they_o must_v perfecty_n fulfil_v the_o law_n if_o thereby_o they_o will_v look_v to_o be_v save_v say_v that_o not_o the_o hearer_n thereof_o but_o the_o doer_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n this_o perfect_a fulfil_n and_o do_v all_o that_o the_o law_n require_v be_v that_o do_v which_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n mention_v and_o require_v in_o they_o which_o by_o their_o work_n hope_v to_o attain_v life_n this_o no_o man_n can_v possible_o perform_v for_o what_o man_n ever_o can_v love_v god_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n with_o all_o his_o soul_n with_o his_o whole_a affection_n strength_n and_o power_n what_o man_n ever_o love_v his_o neighbour_n as_o himself_o where_o be_v he_o and_o who_o be_v he_o that_o continue_v in_o all_o thing_n that_o 17._o â—eve_v 17._o be_v write_v in_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o where_o be_v that_o either_o man_n or_o woman_n that_o neither_o in_o thought_n word_n nor_o work_n have_v break_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n this_o be_v the_o obedience_n this_o be_v the_o fulfil_n this_o be_v the_o do_v which_o the_o law_n require_v which_o no_o man_n perform_v saint_n peter_n the_o apostle_n therefore_o call_v it_o a_o yoke_n intolerable_a which_o neither_o they_o neither_o their_o father_n can_v 15._o act_n 15._o bear_v and_o saint_n paul_n a_o little_a before_o to_o the_o antiochian_o 13._o act_n 13._o in_o pisidia_n protest_v that_o by_o the_o law_n we_o can_v not_o be_v save_v from_o our_o sin_n because_o we_o can_v not_o perform_v it_o which_o be_v so_o weaken_v through_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o it_o can_v not_o possible_o deliver_v man_n from_o sin_n &_o from_o death_n which_o defect_n be_v not_o by_o nature_n of_o the_o law_n but_o through_o the_o natural_a impotency_n and_o weakness_n of_o man_n which_o can_v do_v that_o in_o perfect_a measure_n which_o the_o law_n with_o great_a exactness_n require_v saint_n augustine_n therefore_o in_o his_o book_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o letter_n say_v very_o well_o and_o wise_o 19_o de_fw-fr spiritu_fw-la &_o lit_fw-fr c._n 19_o the_o law_n be_v not_o therefore_o not_o accomplish_v for_o any_o fault_n in_o the_o law_n but_o by_o the_o fault_n of_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o fault_n be_v to_o be_v show_v and_o make_v manifest_a by_o the_o law_n but_o to_o be_v heal_v through_o grace_n the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n therefore_o see_v themselves_o to_o come_v short_a of_o the_o do_v of_o the_o word_n and_o law_n in_o this_o matter_n and_o manner_n of_o do_v have_v in_o the_o humility_n of_o their_o mind_n account_v themselves_o as_o sinner_n and_o therefore_o have_v confess_v their_o iniquity_n and_o transgression_n their_o sin_n and_o unrighteousness_n before_o the_o lord_n as_o the_o patriarch_n as_o job_n david_n daniel_n the_o apostle_n and_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n as_o it_o appear_v see_v they_o that_o no_o man_n be_v able_a thus_o to_o do_v the_o word_n there_o must_v some_o other_o kind_n of_o do_v the_o word_n be_v by_o saint_n james_n here_o require_v therefore_o there_o be_v a_o do_v of_o the_o word_n and_o law_n under_o the_o gospel_n when_o christ_n for_o we_o and_o our_o salvation_n fulfil_v the_o law_n in_o perfect_a measure_n &_o therefore_o 10._o rom._n 10._o be_v call_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o therewith_o also_o geve_v unto_o his_o saint_n as_o member_n of_o his_o body_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n that_o thereby_o they_o after_o some_o measure_n may_v true_o do_v his_o will_n earnest_o cleave_v unto_o his_o word_n faithful_o believe_v his_o promise_n unfeigned_o love_v he_o for_o his_o goodness_n and_o fear_v he_o with_o reverence_n for_o his_o mighty_a power_n and_o final_o love_v their_o neighbour_n though_o in_o great_a infirmity_n great_a imperfection_n great_a weakness_n this_o our_o do_v of_o the_o word_n and_o fulfil_v the_o law_n of_o god_n almighty_a god_n accept_v and_o take_v in_o good_a part_n for_o his_o son_n sake_n who_o have_v in_o all_o point_n and_o part_n perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o all_o those_o that_o believe_v and_o this_o our_o do_v of_o god_n word_n be_v not_o thereby_o to_o attain_v to_o righteousness_n with_o god_n which_o thing_n before_o we_o have_v receive_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n only_o but_o partly_o to_o testify_v that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v make_v righteous_a before_o god_n and_o partly_o to_o show_v our_o obedience_n to_o god_n therefore_o who_o workmanship_n we_o be_v prepare_v unto_o good_a work_n that_o we_o shall_v walk_v therein_o such_o then_o as_o know_v themselves_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o 2._o ephes_n 2._o faith_n in_o christ_n before_o god_n to_o testify_v their_o righteousness_n to_o man_n and_o their_o obedience_n to_o god_n endeavour_n to_o express_v in_o their_o deed_n the_o hope_n they_o have_v in_o christ_n and_o labour_n in_o their_o whole_a life_n to_o walk_v worthy_a the_o call_n whereunto_o they_o be_v call_v that_o in_o their_o conversation_n they_o may_v beautify_v their_o profession_n and_o god_n may_v in_o all_o thing_n through_o they_o be_v glorify_v in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v doer_n of_o 4._o ephes_n 4._o the_o word_n and_o these_o be_v the_o doer_n who_o the_o apostle_n here_o mention_v be_v you_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n not_o hearer_n only_o and_o hereunto_o serve_v so_o many_o exhortation_n in_o holy_a scripture_n whereby_o we_o be_v stir_v and_o prick_v forward_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o good_a work_n and_o study_v of_o virtue_n whereof_o the_o epistle_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v full_a and_o the_o whole_a body_n as_o it_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n therewith_o replenish_v this_o godly_a endeavour_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n we_o have_v receive_v this_o study_n and_o practice_v of_o good_a work_n &_o virtue_n prescribe_v this_o performance_n of_o obedience_n offer_v to_o god_n must_v shine_v in_o the_o saint_n which_o as_o necessary_a in_o all_o professorus_n of_o god_n word_n be_v join_v with_o the_o hear_n thereof_o our_o saviour_n christ_n join_v the_o hear_n and_o do_v of_o 7._o mat._n 7._o the_o word_n together_o say_v that_o he_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n &_o do_v it_o be_v like_a to_o a_o wise_a man_n which_o build_v his_o house_n on_o a_o rock_n and_o show_v who_o he_o account_v for_o his_o brethren_n and_o his_o mother_n he_o say_v that_o they_o be_v his_o brother_n 8._o luke_n 8._o and_o mother_n not_o which_o hear_v only_o but_o which_o hear_v and_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o to_o the_o woman_n which_o say_v unto_o 11._o mat._n 12._o luke_n 11._o he_o happy_a be_v the_o womb_n that_o bear_v thou_o and_o the_o pap_n which_o give_v thou_o suck_v he_o repli_v yea_o rather_o happy_a be_v they_o which_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o do_v it_o final_o when_o he_o have_v wash_v his_o disciple_n foot_n move_v they_o to_o the_o imitation_n and_o follow_v of_o his_o own_o example_n in_o conclusion_n of_o the_o exhortation_n he_o shut_v up_o the_o 13._o john_n 13._o matter_n in_o this_o wise_a if_o you_o know_v these_o thing_n happy_a be_v you_o if_o you_o do_v they_o to_o hear_v or_o know_v then_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o not_o to_o do_v his_o word_n prevayl_v nothing_o this_o know_v the_o holy_a prophet_n who_o therefore_o join_v practice_v of_o the_o will_n with_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o law_n of_o god_n as_o in_o deut._n 4._o v._o 1._o 5._o c._n v._o 1._o jerem._n 11._o 6._o this_o the_o holy_a angel_n 1._o revel_v 1._o in_o the_o revelation_n weigh_v and_o pronounce_v they_o
bless_v only_o which_o join_v practice_v with_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n break_v out_o and_z crieth_z blessed_n be_v he_o that_o read_v and_o they_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o this_o pprophecy_n &_o keep_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v write_v therein_o agreeable_a to_o which_o doctrine_n the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n admonish_v the_o saint_n in_o these_o word_n be_v you_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n not_o hearer_n only_o of_o which_o admonition_n two_o be_v the_o reason_n the_o first_o be_v from_o detriment_n and_o hurt_n they_o that_o hear_v only_o and_o do_v not_o the_o word_n also_o be_v hurtful_a to_o themselves_o for_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o in_o a_o vain_a persuasion_n and_o thereby_o hurt_v themselves_o to_o their_o own_o just_a condemnation_n man_n think_v themselves_o high_o in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o they_o do_v god_n good_a and_o sufficient_a service_n and_o have_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o christian_n in_o convenient_a measure_n when_o they_o be_v content_a to_o hearken_v and_o listen_v to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n albeit_o they_o never_o endeavour_n thereby_o to_o lead_v their_o life_n neither_o to_o reform_v their_o manner_n thereunto_o but_o this_o be_v nothing_o so_o they_o great_o deceive_v themselves_o and_o procure_v just_a condemnation_n against_o themselves_o from_o god_n for_o how_o much_o more_o man_n know_v by_o hear_v so_o much_o more_o do_v they_o enhance_v their_o judgement_n &_o increase_v their_o punishment_n if_o they_o walk_v not_o according_a to_o their_o knowledge_n our_o saviour_n christ_n protest_v that_o that_o servant_n which_o know_v 12._o luke_n 12._o the_o will_n of_o his_o master_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n this_o apostle_n witness_v that_o it_o be_v a_o double_a sin_n to_o a_o man_n to_o know_v what_o to_o do_v aright_o and_o not_o to_o do_v it_o he_o that_o know_v how_o to_o do_v aright_o and_o do_v it_o not_o to_o he_o it_o be_v sin_n not_o sin_n simple_o but_o sin_n with_o advantage_n whereunto_o 4._o james._n 4._o saint_n augustine_n write_v to_o athanasius_n subscribe_v 144._o epist_n 144._o by_o god_n word_n and_o law_n man_n sin_v so_o much_o the_o more_o how_o much_o the_o more_o by_o the_o word_n he_o know_v that_o to_o be_v sin_n which_o he_o commit_v saint_n chrysostome_n thereunto_o anty_n homil._n 12._o pope_n anty_n agree_v who_o to_o the_o people_n of_o antioch_n write_v in_o this_o manner_n against_o their_o usual_a swear_n whereof_o they_o have_v often_o hear_v yet_o be_v not_o amend_v the_o often_o man_n hear_v the_o more_o they_o offend_v &_o the_o more_o they_o increase_v their_o punishment_n if_o they_o reform_v not_o that_o whereof_o they_o have_v hear_v so_o often_o theophilact_n to_o the_o like_a sense_n sound_v upon_o the_o word_n cap._n upon_o luk._n 12._o cap._n of_o our_o saviour_n how_o much_o the_o more_o he_o know_v which_o sin_v so_o much_o the_o great_a punishment_n he_o procure_v to_o himself_o saint_n ambrose_n in_o like_a manner_n cite_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o saint_n matthew_n his_o gospel_n 26._o 1._o offic._n c._n 26._o not_o every_o one_o that_o say_v unto_o i_o lord_n lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o thing_n which_o i_o say_v conclude_v thereupon_o for_o i_o know_v not_o whether_o the_o study_n of_o knowledge_n without_o practice_n and_o deed_n do_v not_o more_o inwrap_v we_o no_o doubt_n then_o our_o know_v ledge_n without_o obedience_n do_v inwrap_v and_o entangle_v we_o in_o her_o judgement_n the_o more_o often_o the_o israelite_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o their_o etc._n jerom._n 5._o &_o 6._o esay_n 42._o etc._n etc._n prophet_n the_o more_o inexcusable_a be_v they_o when_o they_o do_v not_o obey_v they_o the_o more_o our_o saviour_n and_o his_o disciple_n preach_v to_o city_n and_o people_n the_o more_o they_o denounce_v 11._o john_n 15._o mat._n 11._o punishment_n when_o they_o hear_v will_v not_o do_v thereafter_o the_o more_o knowledge_n man_n have_v the_o more_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o if_o they_o do_v not_o thereafter_o the_o more_o man_n and_o woman_n know_v as_o many_o very_o careful_o in_o show_n hear_v such_o as_o they_o lust_n and_o to_o who_o they_o in_o the_o vanity_n of_o their_o humour_n be_v addict_v the_o more_o just_a condemnation_n they_o procure_v to_o themselves_o and_o the_o heavy_a wrath_n of_o god_n they_o heap_v and_o treasure_n up_o against_o themselves_o and_o they_o do_v not_o that_o which_o they_o know_v by_o hear_v whereof_o to_o advise_v man_n the_o apostle_n geve_v we_o this_o worthy_a admonition_n be_v you_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n not_o hearer_n only_o deceive_v yourselves_o this_o lesson_n must_v we_o hear_v this_o counsel_n must_v we_o follow_v this_o doctrine_n must_v we_o embrace_v who_o boast_v that_o we_o have_v hard_o two_o or_o three_o sermon_n this_o day_n or_o that_o day_n for_o all_o that_o we_o neither_o diminish_v aught_o of_o our_o pride_n in_o flaunt_a ruff_n in_o curious_a cuff_n in_o colour_a starch_n or_o other_o our_o vanity_n nether_a have_v we_o leave_v our_o boil_a malice_n our_o swell_a hatred_n our_o curse_a covetousness_n our_o fleshly_a pleasure_n neither_o abate_v we_o any_o thing_n of_o our_o wanton_a banquet_n our_o riotuous_a feast_n our_o sumptuous_a table_n neither_o stay_v we_o our_o bribe_a hand_n our_o slaunderon_n mouth_n our_o blasphemous_a tongue_n our_o lie_a lip_n neither_o withhold_v we_o ourselves_o from_o pestilent_a usury_n cruel_a oppression_n violent_a extortion_n fraudulent_a deal_n with_o our_o brethren_n neither_o final_o do_v we_o amend_v those_o enormity_n iniquity_n sin_n and_o blemish_n of_o our_o life_n whereof_o we_o have_v be_v admonish_v and_o thus_o to_o our_o just_a condemnation_n flatter_v ourselves_o with_o bare_a hear_n we_o deceive_v ourselves_o see_v then_o the_o knowledge_n we_o have_v by_o hear_v the_o word_n without_o practice_n of_o virtue_n and_o study_v of_o good_a work_n increase_v our_o judgement_n and_o in_o content_v ourselves_o with_o hear_v only_o without_o the_o do_n of_o god_n will_v revel_v we_o deceive_v ourselves_o to_o our_o great_a condemnation_n let_v this_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o be_v doer_n of_o the_o word_n and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o embrace_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v you_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n not_o hearer_n only_o deceive_a yourselves_o the_o hear_n of_o our_o time_n be_v in_o many_o marvellous_a the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o common_a people_n be_v great_a &_o have_v not_o be_v the_o like_a in_o any_o former_a generation_n in_o this_o our_o country_n and_o nation_n their_o understanding_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v such_o as_o that_o many_o of_o the_o laity_n and_o people_n can_v talk_v with_o glory_n reason_n with_o fervency_n dispute_v with_o a_o grace_n of_o the_o scripture_n of_o god_n who_o heart_n notwithstanding_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n who_o mind_n be_v set_v on_o mischief_n who_o foot_n be_v swift_a to_o shed_v innocent_a blood_n who_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o bribery_n who_o head_n be_v occupy_v about_o covetous_a desire_n who_o life_n be_v stain_v with_o usury_n and_o oppression_n who_o body_n be_v weary_v and_o waste_v with_o pleasure_n choke_v with_o the_o care_n entice_v with_o the_o delight_n carry_v away_o with_o the_o vanity_n ravish_v with_o the_o inordinate_a desire_n of_o this_o wicked_a world_n hear_v the_o sound_n of_o the_o word_n in_o their_o ear_n but_o admit_v not_o the_o sense_n in_o their_o heart_n be_v great_o and_o gross_o deceive_v like_o the_o athenian_n who_o can_v talk_v much_o of_o virtue_n but_o practise_v nothing_o thereof_o who_o pantolidas_n the_o ambassador_n hear_v dispute_n partolidas_n partolidas_n of_o virtue_n and_o be_v demand_v how_o their_o speech_n please_v he_o answer_v their_o talk_n be_v good_a and_o deserve_a praise_n but_o this_o be_v to_o be_v lament_v that_o speak_v so_o well_o they_o will_v not_o reform_v their_o life_n according_a to_o virtue_n so_o our_o knowledge_n and_o talk_v of_o the_o scripture_n of_o vice_n to_o be_v remove_v and_o virtue_n to_o be_v embrace_v be_v worthy_a praise_n but_o this_o be_v great_o to_o be_v lament_v that_o we_o talk_v so_o well_o do_v walk_v so_o wicked_o herein_o if_o we_o run_v on_o still_o and_o so_o continue_v we_o enhance_v our_o punishment_n increase_v our_o judgement_n enlarge_v our_o condemnation_n wherefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v hearer_n only_o but_o doer_n also_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n here_o admonish_v the_o next_o and_o second_o reason_n why_o we_o must_v be_v doer_n reason_n 2._o reason_n of_o the_o law_n not_o heaer_n only_o be_v draw_v from_o the_o use_n of_o god_n word_n which_o be_v to_o reform_v in_o we_o those_o thing_n that_o
hypocrite_n think_v their_o counterfeit_a holiness_n to_o be_v true_a holiness_n wherefore_o they_o embrace_v it_o they_o brook_v it_o they_o delight_v therein_o they_o love_v it_o as_o if_o it_o be_v sincere_a and_o perfect_a integrity_n and_o thus_o they_o may_v be_v compare_v unto_o fool_n look_v into_o glass_n who_o hear_v the_o word_n old_fw-mi look_v into_o the_o law_n be_v careless_a to_o obey_v it_o the_o other_o part_n of_o this_o similitude_n be_v who_o so_o look_v into_o the_o perfect_a law_n of_o liberty_n he_o not_o be_v a_o forgetful_a hearer_n but_o a_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n shall_v be_v bless_v in_o his_o deed_n in_o which_o member_n we_o see_v the_o law_n be_v call_v perfect_a and_o a_o perfect_a law_n of_o liberty_n 1_o perfect_a which_o addition_n david_n also_o give_v unto_o the_o law_n the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v perfect_a convert_n the_o soul_n 19_o psal_n 19_o therefore_o so_o call_v because_o whatsoever_o appertain_v to_o faith_n and_o godliness_n be_v therein_o abundant_o set_v down_o and_o deliver_v so_o that_o neither_o in_o doctrine_n neither_o in_o manner_n we_o ought_v to_o seek_v for_o any_o other_o thing_n whatsoever_o s_o john_n entreat_v of_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o new_a law_n which_o be_v the_o gospel_n confess_v that_o therein_o all_o thing_n which_o 20._o john_n 20._o our_o saviour_n do_v be_v not_o write_v yet_o sufficient_a thing_n to_o be_v write_v which_o man_n believe_v may_v thereby_o live_v wherefore_o he_o say_v many_o other_o sign_n and_o token_n do_v jesus_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o disciple_n which_o be_v not_o write_v in_o this_o book_n but_o these_o thing_n be_v write_v that_o you_o may_v believe_v that_o jesus_n be_v christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o that_o in_o believe_v you_o may_v have_v life_n through_o his_o name_n saint_n paul_n write_v that_o he_o keep_v not_o back_o any_o thing_n from_o the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n but_o have_v show_v they_o all_o the_o 20._o act_n 20._o counsel_n of_o god_n tertulian_n cry_v out_o that_o that_o church_n be_v happy_a to_o which_o the_o apostle_n have_v pour_v out_o all_o the_o tertulian_n tertulian_n doctrine_n of_o god_n even_o with_o their_o own_o blood_n our_o saviour_n promise_v the_o church_n a_o comforter_n which_o shall_v 16._o john_n 16._o bring_v they_o into_o all_o truth_n what_o truth_n be_v it_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v not_o teach_v the_o church_n but_o yet_o lest_o we_o shall_v think_v there_o be_v other_o truth_n beside_o such_o as_o be_v preach_v by_o christ_n and_o pen_v by_o the_o evangelist_n it_o be_v add_v that_o that_o comforter_n shall_v teach_v they_o whatsoever_o christ_n have_v teach_v they_o before_o wherein_o be_v enough_o to_o salvation_n as_o john_n witness_v saint_n paul_n show_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o how_o perfect_a it_o be_v in_o all_o point_n affirm_v that_o all_o scripture_n be_v inspire_v 3._o 1._o tim._n 3._o from_o above_o and_o be_v profitable_a to_o teach_v to_o improve_v to_o correct_v to_o instruct_v in_o righteousness_n that_o the_o man_n of_o god_n may_v be_v perfect_a instruct_v to_o every_o good_a work_n unto_o this_o truth_n the_o father_n reverendly_a subscribe_v saint_n john_n tract_n 49._o upon_o john_n augustine_n say_v that_o where_o as_o christ_n have_v do_v many_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o write_v yet_o such_o thing_n be_v choose_v to_o be_v write_v which_o the_o writer_n think_v sufficient_a for_o the_o salvation_n of_o they_o which_o believe_v saint_n cirill_n john_n lib._n 12._o upon_o john_n have_v almost_o the_o same_o word_n all_o thing_n that_o be_v do_v by_o christ_n be_v not_o write_v but_o those_o thing_n only_o which_o seem_v sufficient_a both_o to_o manner_n and_o to_o doctrine_n that_o man_n shine_v through_o true_a faith_n and_o good_a work_n may_v come_v to_o the_o heavenly_a kingdom_n by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n chrysostome_n upon_o matthew_n not_o once_o and_o hom_n upon_o mat._n 22._o &_o 4._o hom_n upon_o the_o epistle_n to_o titus_n in_o like_a manner_n show_v that_o all_o thing_n necessary_a be_v in_o scripture_n reveal_v therefore_o conclude_v he_o that_o they_o be_v perfect_a athanasius_n final_o affirm_v that_o the_o scripture_n inspire_v from_o above_o be_v sufficient_a for_o instruction_n in_o all_o virtue_n and_o this_o be_v true_a in_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n but_o most_o manifest_a in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o law_n which_o by_o moses_n ministry_n be_v give_v the_o people_n be_v so_o perfect_a that_o almighty_a god_n forewarn_v they_o that_o they_o shall_v neither_o add_v nor_o diminish_v therefrom_o end_v how_o severe_o he_o punish_v that_o malapert_a and_o 30._o deut._n 4._o &_o 12._o prou._n 30._o saucy_a boldness_n in_o the_o israelite_n which_o adventure_v to_o add_v any_o thing_n either_o to_o the_o doctrine_n or_o the_o ceremony_n so_o many_o sermon_n of_o the_o prophet_n the_o interpreter_n of_o the_o law_n so_o many_o testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n the_o holy_a sacred_a &_o divine_a history_n our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o witness_v most_o plain_o shall_v we_o think_v more_o base_o now_o of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v a_o doctrine_n more_o excellent_a than_o the_o â—awe_n shall_v we_o think_v god_n have_v less_o careful_a consideration_n of_o his_o church_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o son_n be_v on_o earth_n â—nd_v afterward_o then_o he_o have_v in_o the_o time_n of_o moses_n or_o shall_v â—e_v dare_v to_o imagine_v the_o prophet_n to_o have_v leave_v a_o more_o perfect_a doctrine_n than_o the_o apostle_n teach_v by_o the_o very_a mouth_n â—f_n christ_n and_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n wherefore_o if_o the_o law_n be_v perfect_a so_o that_o the_o people_n dare_v add_v thereto_o or_o detract_v therefrom_o nothing_o which_o who_o tempt_v be_v punish_v shall_v not_o the_o gospel_n contain_v a_o most_o perfect_a doctrine_n whereunto_o nothing_o may_v be_v add_v from_o which_o nothing_o may_v be_v detract_v this_o the_o angel_n acknowledge_v when_o in_o 22._o revel_v 22._o the_o shut_n up_o and_o conclude_v of_o the_o gospel_n he_o protest_v that_o if_o any_o man_n add_v to_o the_o word_n of_o that_o book_n god_n shall_v add_v the_o plague_n in_o that_o book_n write_v unto_o he_o and_o if_o any_o shall_v diminish_v any_o thing_n therein_o god_n will_v diminish_v and_o take_v away_o his_o name_n from_o out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o life_n thereby_o therefore_o be_v the_o perfection_n of_o the_o gospel_n conclude_v which_o thing_n the_o holy_a apostle_n here_o to_o express_v unto_o we_o call_v the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o perfect_a law_n for_o this_o cause_n the_o scripture_n have_v the_o name_n of_o a_o canon_n give_v it_o and_o be_v call_v canonical_a because_o it_o be_v the_o only_a perfect_a rule_n line_n level_a and_o square_a whereby_o all_o doctrine_n and_o all_o manner_n must_v be_v meet_a measure_a examine_v and_o prove_v as_o by_o that_o which_o be_v most_o sufficient_a and_o perfect_a which_o suffer_v no_o addition_n nor_o detraction_n for_o then_o the_o rule_n and_o measure_n fail_v this_o be_v true_a as_o most_o true_a it_o be_v not_o only_o by_o the_o infallible_a word_n of_o god_n but_o by_o the_o manifest_a testimony_n of_o the_o reverend_a father_n then_o virgini_fw-la ambrose_n 3._o de_fw-fr virgini_fw-la all_o invention_n dream_n doctrine_n tradition_n unwritten_a verity_n must_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n and_o be_v condemn_v as_o counterfeit_v adultery_n and_o sacrilegious_a which_o be_v not_o warrant_v out_o of_o the_o perfect_a law_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o saint_n ambros_n affirm_v the_o gospel_n here_o hence_o then_o be_v prove_v to_o be_v perfect_a 2_o as_o it_o be_v perfect_a so_o be_v it_o a_o law_n of_o liberty_n not_o that_o it_o bring_v man_n into_o carnal_a freedom_n to_o do_v what_o they_o lust_n 2._o 1._o pet._n 2._o whereunto_o the_o wicked_a abuse_n it_o for_o a_o cloak_n of_o wickedness_n but_o because_o it_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n in_o our_o conscience_n from_o satan_n sin_n and_o death_n which_o we_o obtainie_a by_o christ_n 8._o john_n 8._o who_o free_v we_o we_o be_v free_a in_o deed_n he_o therefore_o call_v we_o to_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gospel_n preach_v this_o liberty_n of_o conscience_n unto_o man_n be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o liberty_n 3_o in_o this_o law_n must_v we_o continue_v herein_o must_v we_o look_v continual_o herein_o must_v we_o meditate_v day_n and_o night_n herein_o must_v we_o spend_v our_o day_n some_o think_v it_o enough_o 1._o psal_n 1._o to_o look_v into_o this_o law_n once_o in_o their_o life_n some_o think_v it_o much_o to_o look_v into_o it_o once_o in_o a_o year_n two_o three_o or_o seven_o some_o persuade_v
the_o faith_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o who_o so_o ever_o perform_v not_o bereave_v himself_o not_o only_o of_o the_o name_n of_o a_o christian_a but_o of_o the_o very_a nature_n of_o man_n say_v lactantius_n 11._o lib._n 6._o c._n 11._o because_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n of_o humanity_n to_o help_v in_o the_o necessity_n and_o peril_n of_o man_n to_o the_o excellent_a praise_n whereof_o it_o pertain_v that_o the_o supply_n of_o the_o saint_n need_v and_o the_o minister_a to_o their_o want_n be_v call_v a_o sacrifice_n as_o saint_n paul_n call_v the_o benevolence_n of_o the_o philippian_n send_v unto_o 4._o philip._n 4._o he_o by_o epaphroditus_n their_o minister_n a_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n unto_o god_n and_o the_o author_n to_o the_o hebrews_n stir_v the_o people_n thereunto_o will_v 13._o heb._n 13._o they_o to_o be_v mindful_a of_o minister_a to_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n because_o with_o such_o sacrifice_n god_n be_v please_v to_o the_o offering_n whereof_o upon_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o needy_a brethren_n many_o thing_n may_v move_v christian_n and_o true_a professor_n of_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a religion_n 1_o that_o in_o his_o law_n and_o gospel_n the_o lord_n require_v this_o duty_n of_o love_n and_o service_n to_o be_v do_v to_o who_o see_v we_o be_v infinite_o indet_v we_o herein_o must_v be_v obedient_a touch_v which_o duty_n what_o commandment_n have_v we_o 19_o levit._fw-la 19_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n do_v not_o almighty_a god_n charge_n israel_n that_o they_o shall_v leave_v the_o glean_v of_o their_o harvest_n and_o the_o remainder_n of_o their_o vintage_n that_o the_o poor_a might_n thereby_o be_v relieve_v give_v he_o not_o to_o the_o same_o 15._o deut._n 15._o people_n commandment_n that_o when_o they_o come_v into_o the_o land_n of_o their_o inheritance_n if_o any_o of_o their_o brethren_n fall_v into_o poverty_n they_o shall_v give_v unto_o he_o and_o not_o be_v grieve_v 58._o isai_n 58._o therewith_o that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v bless_v from_o god_n do_v not_o god_n call_v the_o hypocrite_n who_o pretend_v religion_n to_o this_o point_n and_o property_n of_o service_n and_o holy_a worship_n to_o break_v their_o bread_n to_o the_o hungry_a to_o call_v again_o the_o wanderer_n to_o clothe_v the_o naked_a and_o not_o to_o despise_v their_o own_o flesh_n do_v not_o our_o bless_a saviour_n 6._o luke_n 6._o exhort_v man_n to_o this_o effect_n of_o religion_n and_o therein_o to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o god_n do_v not_o saint_n paul_n persuade_v man_n to_o distribute_v to_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o brethren_n 12._o rom._n 12._o do_v he_o not_o desire_v the_o church_n of_o galatia_n to_o 6._o gal._n 6._o do_v good_a unto_o all_o man_n but_o special_o to_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n do_v he_o not_o will_n timothy_n his_o scholar_n to_o 6._o 1._o tim_n 6._o charge_v the_o scotfree_a man_n of_o the_o world_n to_o be_v scotfree_a in_o good_a work_n and_o ready_a to_o distribute_v exhort_v not_o the_o 13._o heb._n 13._o apostle_n to_o the_o hebrews_n to_o communicate_v and_o distribute_v to_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a because_o thereby_o god_n be_v well_o please_v do_v not_o sundry_a other_o scripture_n sound_o to_o the_o same_o sense_n and_o purpose_n see_v almighty_a god_n in_o his_o law_n the_o prophet_n in_o their_o writing_n our_o holy_a saviour_n in_o the_o gospel_n the_o bless_a apostle_n in_o their_o epistle_n have_v hereunto_o move_v then_o no_o doubt_n the_o very_a view_n and_o record_v of_o this_o commandment_n may_v move_v all_o such_o as_o profess_v pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a before_o god_n to_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n 2_o neither_o this_o only_a but_o also_o the_o remembrance_n of_o our_o frailty_n and_o fickleness_n of_o our_o worldly_a condition_n must_v move_v to_o charity_n for_o such_o as_o be_v scotfree_a to_o day_n may_v be_v poor_a to_o morrow_n our_o riches_n be_v uncertain_a our_o state_n miserable_a our_o condition_n variable_a ourselves_o may_v need_v to_o morrow_n who_o to_o day_n wallow_v in_o all_o wealth_n we_o may_v come_v to_o poverty_n which_o now_o abound_v in_o plenty_n we_o may_v be_v pinch_v with_o penury_n which_o now_o enjoy_v prosperity_n to_o the_o end_n therefore_o that_o we_o may_v find_v mercy_n in_o misery_n let_v we_o show_v pity_n in_o our_o prosperity_n know_v this_o that_o who_o so_o shut_v his_o ear_n to_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o poor_a shall_v cry_v himself_o and_o not_o be_v hear_v our_o saviour_n avouch_v that_o with_o what_o measure_n we_o 7._o prou._n 21._o matt._n 7._o meet_v unto_o other_o other_o shall_v meet_v with_o the_o same_o unto_o as_o also_o if_o we_o meet_v in_o a_o plentiful_a measure_n of_o mercy_n we_o shall_v have_v plenteous_a mercy_n show_v we_o again_o if_o we_o meet_v in_o a_o hard_a measure_n of_o senselessness_n and_o want_v of_o feel_v our_o brethren_n want_n we_o ourselves_o shall_v be_v unpityed_a in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o anguish_n this_o apostle_n affirm_v that_o there_o shall_v be_v condemnation_n 2._o james_n 2._o merciless_a to_o he_o that_o show_v no_o mercy_n for_o assure_o whosoever_o in_o censure_v and_o rash_o condemn_v his_o brother_n or_o not_o in_o relieve_n and_o help_v he_o in_o distress_n show_v himself_o cruel_a currish_a hard_a heart_a and_o merciless_a shall_v find_v almighty_a god_n and_o man_n also_o hard_a severe_a merciless_a and_o rough_a against_o he_o it_o be_v good_a therefore_o man_n shall_v think_v of_o themselves_o in_o their_o brethren_n person_n and_o recount_v that_o we_o ourselves_o in_o peril_n deserve_v not_o to_o be_v deliver_v if_o in_o danger_n we_o stretch_v not_o out_o our_o help_a hand_n to_o other_o neither_o in_o necessity_n to_o be_v pity_v if_o we_o succour_v not_o in_o need_n such_o as_o be_v distress_v this_o frailty_n and_o changeablenesse_n who_o so_o weigh_v and_o consider_v a_o right_n shall_v easy_o be_v move_v to_o this_o property_n of_o religion_n and_o duty_n of_o love_n which_o saint_n james_n commend_v 3_o that_o we_o be_v member_n each_o of_o each_o other_o and_o all_o member_n of_o one_o body_n may_v it_o not_o move_v we_o to_o mutual_a succour_n in_o the_o natural_a body_n if_o one_o part_n be_v grieve_v the_o 12._o 1._o cor._n 12._o other_o be_v all_o disquiet_v if_o the_o he_o will_v be_v prick_v the_o head_n stowp_v the_o back_n bow_v the_o eye_n look_v the_o finger_n feel_v the_o hand_n hold_v and_o every_o part_n endevour_v to_o remove_v the_o grief_n and_o when_o our_o christian_a brethren_n and_o sister_n suffer_v shall_v we_o be_v senseless_a when_o we_o be_v full_a shall_v we_o think_v no_o man_n empty_a when_o we_o be_v house_v shall_v we_o think_v no_o man_n to_o be_v harbourlesse_a when_o we_o be_v clothe_v shall_v we_o persuade_v ourselves_o that_o no_o man_n then_o be_v naked_a if_o we_o be_v whole_a be_v no_o man_n sick_a if_o we_o be_v sound_n be_v no_o man_n sore_a if_o we_o be_v free_a be_v no_o man_n bond_n if_o we_o be_v warm_a be_v no_o man_n cold_a if_o we_o abound_v do_v no_o man_n lack_v shall_v nature_n teach_v our_o member_n mutual_o to_o help_v one_o another_o and_o shall_v not_o the_o bond_n of_o spiritual_a incorporation_n teach_v we_o one_o to_o suffer_v with_o another_o one_o to_o succour_v another_o the_o pelican_n when_o she_o be_v sick_a with_o her_o own_o blood_n succour_v they_o and_o shall_v we_o not_o help_v in_o their_o need_n our_o needy_a brethren_n redeem_v and_o ransome_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o assure_o we_o have_v not_o for_o our_o head_n neither_o yet_o be_v we_o his_o saint_n nor_o fellow_n member_n of_o this_o his_o mystical_a body_n unless_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o succour_v they_o in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o need_n 4_o if_o we_o require_v example_n god_n be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n he_o give_v abundant_o to_o all_o man_n and_o reproach_v none_o who_o example_n our_o saviour_n commend_v unto_o we_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n be_v you_o merciful_a even_o as_o your_o heavenly_a father_n 6._o luke_n 6._o be_v merciful_a 5_o if_o we_o look_v for_o a_o precedent_n our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v our_o pattern_n who_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v lay_v down_o our_o life_n much_o more_o our_o good_n for_o the_o brethren_n 16._o 1._o john_n 3._o 16._o 6_o if_o reward_n may_v allure_v we_o we_o have_v not_o only_o therefore_o promise_v of_o increase_n and_o multiply_v our_o store_n here_o as_o we_o see_v be_v perform_v to_o the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n who_o meal_n in_o tub_n and_o oil_n in_o cruse_a though_o there_o of_o daily_o be_v spend_v decrease_v not_o because_o in_o distress_n she_o relieve_v 19_o 3._o king_n 17._o pro._n
have_v crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n christ_n may_v be_v call_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n 1_o because_o he_o be_v full_a of_o majesty_n power_n and_o glory_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n 2._o philip._n 2._o of_o god_n which_o glory_n saint_n paul_n note_v unto_o man_n affirm_v that_o god_n his_o father_n have_v high_o exalt_v he_o and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o all_o name_n 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 thing_n on_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n and_o every_o tongue_n shall_v confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v lord_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o in_o another_o place_n to_o like_a purpose_n entreat_v of_o the_o same_o glory_n of_o christ_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n avouch_v 1._o ephes_n 1._o that_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o his_o son_n christ_n and_o set_v he_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o heavenly_a place_n far_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o might_n and_o power_n and_o dominion_n &_o every_o name_n that_o be_v name_v not_o only_o in_o this_o world_n but_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v which_o the_o author_n to_o the_o hebrews_n call_v the_o right_a hand_n of_o majesty_n in_o high_a place_n which_o glorious_a 1_o heb._n 1_o exaltation_n s._n peter_n express_v write_v that_o christ_n be_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n go_v into_o heaven_n to_o who_o 1._o 1._o pet._n 1._o the_o power_n and_o angel_n and_o may_v be_v subject_a this_o be_v 1_o heb._n 1_o a_o glory_n far_o above_o the_o glorious_a and_o most_o excellent_a condition_n of_o angel_n to_o who_o the_o lord_n never_o say_v sit_v at_o my_o right_a hand_n till_o i_o make_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o footstool_n and_o this_o glory_n be_v proper_a unto_o christ_n our_o lord_n he_o may_v be_v call_v our_o glorious_a lord_n or_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n 2_o christ_n 9_o isai_n 53._o zach._n 9_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n because_o howsoever_o he_o first_o come_v in_o baseness_n &_o great_a humility_n yet_o at_o his_o second_o appea_v and_o come_v he_o shall_v come_v in_o unspeakable_a glory_n as_o the_o scripture_n have_v avouch_v the_o holy_a evangelist_n with_o one_o mouth_n as_o it_o be_v describe_v the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n 13._o matt._n 24._o luke_n 21._o mark_v 13._o jesus_n christ_n to_o judgement_n affirm_v that_o he_o shall_v come_v in_o the_o cloud_n with_o great_a power_n &_o glory_n s._n matthew_n set_v down_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o general_a judgement_n the_o summon_n &_o cite_v of_o all_o creature_n before_o christ_n &_o the_o sentence_n of_o 25._o mat._n 25._o judgement_n which_o shall_v be_v pronounce_v to_o all_o write_v that_o when_o the_o son_n of_o man_n shall_v come_v in_o his_o glory_n and_o all_o his_o holy_a angel_n with_o he_o they_o shall_v he_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v gather_v before_o he_o &_o that_o he_o shall_v divide_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o as_o a_o shedheard_n divide_v the_o sheep_n from_o the_o goat_n and_o set_v the_o sheep_n on_o his_o right_a hand_n and_o the_o goat_n on_o his_o left_a and_o say_v to_o the_o sheep_n come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n receyve_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o but_o to_o the_o goat_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n saint_n jude_n the_o apostle_n entreat_v of_o this_o glory_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o prove_v out_o of_o enoch_n write_v thereof_o in_o this_o wise_a behold_v the_o lord_n come_v with_o 14._o jude_n v._n 14._o thousand_o of_o his_o saint_n to_o give_v judgement_n against_o all_o man_n accompany_v with_o so_o glorious_a a_o troop_n and_o train_n of_o his_o saint_n his_o come_n be_v glorious_a s._n paul_n paint_v out_o the_o same_o matter_n unto_o we_o and_o show_v the_o glorious_a come_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n avouch_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v descend_v from_o heaven_n with_o a_o shout_n and_o with_o the_o voice_n of_o 4._o 1._o thes_n 4._o the_o archangel_n &_o with_o the_o trumpet_n of_o god_n the_o archangel_n be_v the_o harminger_n or_o the_o proclaimer_n of_o christ_n come_n the_o trumpet_n of_o god_n sound_v out_o the_o same_o to_o all_o the_o world_n do_v not_o a_o little_a show_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n come_n his_o come_n therefore_o be_v so_o glorious_a he_o be_v the_o glorious_a lord_n or_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v he_o 3_o christ_n to_o conclude_v be_v a_o glorious_a lord_n because_o he_o bring_v and_o advance_v his_o servant_n to_o immortal_a glory_n after_o his_o appear_v in_o judgement_n for_o he_o exalt_v and_o lift_v 12_o john_n 12_o they_o to_o his_o eternal_a kingdom_n of_o glory_n as_o himself_o of_o himself_o witness_v to_o the_o jew_n who_o he_o tell_v that_o when_o by_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n he_o shall_v be_v lift_v up_o &_o so_o exalt_v to_o his_o kingdom_n he_o will_v draw_v all_o man_n all_o that_o believe_v unto_o he_o to_o the_o same_o glory_n to_o which_o purpose_n he_o pray_v 17._o john_n 17._o unto_o his_o father_n father_n i_o will_v that_o they_o who_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o be_v with_o i_o even_o where_o i_o be_o that_o they_o may_v behold_v that_o my_o glory_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o whereof_o he_o assure_v his_o church_n in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o disciple_n as_o my_o 22._o luke_n 22._o father_n have_v appoint_v unto_o i_o a_o kingdom_n even_o so_o i_o appoint_v unto_o you_o that_o you_o may_v eat_v &_o drink_v in_o my_o kingdom_n and_o sit_v &_o judge_v the_o twelve_o tribe_n of_o israel_n unto_o the_o real_a possession_n whereof_o he_o call_v all_o his_o saint_n in_o the_o sentence_n 25._o mat._n 25._o of_o the_o general_a judgement_n to_o they_o by_o he_o pronounce_v when_o with_o most_o comforable_a voice_n he_o cry_v now_o unto_o they_o come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n possess_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n s._n paul_n 3._o col._n 3._o subscribe_v hereunto_o we_o be_v dead_a and_o our_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n when_o christ_n which_o be_v our_o life_n shall_v appear_v they_o shall_v we_o also_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n wherein_o the_o apostle_n assure_v we_o that_o howsoever_o our_o glorious_a condition_n by_o reason_n of_o worldly_a misery_n calamity_n &_o affliction_n whereunto_o wear_v here_o subject_a be_v as_o it_o be_v hide_v yet_o shall_v wehave_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o our_o glory_n at_o christ_n come_n when_o we_o shall_v be_v exalt_v to_o our_o glory_n which_o we_o have_v in_o christ_n jesus_n saint_n john_n dispute_v of_o the_o glory_n 3_o 1._o john_n 3_o which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v by_o christ_n and_o the_o excellent_a dignity_n and_o call_n to_o that_o immortal_a glory_n whereunto_o at_o his_o come_n by_o he_o the_o saint_n shall_v be_v exalt_v say_v dear_o belove_v we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o it_o be_v not_o manifest_v what_o we_o shall_v be_v and_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o so_o that_o albeit_o in_o this_o life_n we_o receive_v not_o the_o perfect_a measure_n of_o our_o glory_n yet_o when_o he_o come_v to_o judge_v the_o world_n our_o glory_n shall_v be_v reveal_v and_o we_o make_v like_o he_o partaker_n of_o the_o like_a and_o same_o 8._o rom._n 8._o though_o not_o of_o equal_a glory_n with_o the_o son_n of_o god_n christ_n jesus_n this_o be_v that_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n whereunto_o the_o saint_n be_v bring_v by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n not_o only_a himself_o full_a of_o majesty_n and_o glory_n but_o appear_v to_o the_o world_n in_o the_o last_o day_n in_o excellent_a glory_n and_o then_o make_v all_o his_o servant_n partaker_n of_o the_o like_a glory_n be_v for_o these_o and_o like_a respect_n in_o scripture_n call_v the_o glorious_a lord_n or_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n this_o glory_n of_o christ_n yea_o this_o glory_n of_o his_o poor_a saint_n if_o we_o will_v esteem_v as_o we_o ought_v there_o will_v not_o be_v such_o respect_n of_o person_n as_o there_o be_v among_o man_n to_o esteem_v of_o the_o scotfree_a and_o wealthy_a though_o profane_a and_o wicked_a and_o to_o contemn_v and_o disdainful_o account_v of_o the_o poor_a albeit_o virtuous_a and_o godly_a 3_o to_o have_v this_o faith_n of_o christ_n our_o glorious_a lord_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n be_v to_o esteem_v the_o faith_n religion_n and_o profession_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o outward_a appearance_n of_o man_n which_o this_o apostle_n here_o condemn_v say_v my_o brethren_n have_v not_o the_o faith_n of_o our_o glorious_a
in_o your_o do_n and_o become_v judge_n of_o evil_a thought_n the_o force_n of_o which_o place_n be_v that_o such_o as_o in_o public_a assembly_n and_o general_a meeting_n of_o man_n prefer_v the_o rich_a and_o great_a man_n of_o the_o world_n but_o disdain_n and_o reproachful_o despise_v the_o poor_a offend_v and_o be_v judge_n of_o evil_a thought_n do_v amiss_o judge_n and_o that_o corrupt_o such_o therefore_o as_o respect_v man_n person_n do_v evil_a respect_v of_o person_n be_v therefore_o evil_a to_o prefer_v a_o rich_a man_n for_o his_o gold_n ring_v sake_n or_o for_o his_o apparel_n sake_n and_o to_o contemn_v the_o poor_a for_o his_o vile_a raiment_n and_o poverty_n sake_n be_v sin_n to_o place_v the_o rich_a in_o worshipful_a place_n albeit_o unworthy_a and_o to_o disdain_v the_o poor_a never_o so_o virtuous_a never_o so_o honest_a never_o so_o godly_a be_v iniquity_n be_v before_o god_n and_o a_o thing_n by_o the_o apostle_n condemn_v wherein_o the_o rule_n of_o equity_n be_v break_v the_o law_n of_o justice_n be_v violate_v which_o require_v that_o that_o be_v give_v to_o every_o one_o which_o appertain_v to_o every_o one_o which_o saint_n paul_n also_o express_v will_v that_o we_o give_v every_o one_o their_o duty_n tribute_n to_o who_o tribute_n custom_n to_o who_o custom_n fear_v 13._o rom._n 13._o to_o who_o fear_n honour_n to_o who_o honour_n belong_v now_o to_o who_o belong_v great_a honour_n then_o to_o such_o as_o be_v unfeigned_a professor_n of_o jesus_n christ_n honour_n and_o glory_n say_v aristotle_n be_v give_v in_o token_n of_o virtue_n and_o what_o virtue_n be_v great_a than_o religion_n the_o true_a faith_n in_o jesus_n rethoriâ—o_o 1._o rethoriâ—o_o christ_n such_o therefore_o as_o be_v religious_a and_o profess_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n unfeigned_o albeit_o they_o be_v pooe_v be_v they_o to_o who_o honour_n belong_v to_o have_v the_o rich_a in_o account_n for_o their_o wealth_n &_o bravery_n and_o the_o poor_a in_o contempt_n for_o their_o bafenesse_n and_o beggary_n be_v contrary_a to_o equity_n and_o justice_n which_o thing_n who_o so_o do_v be_v partial_a and_o a_o iudger_n of_o evil_a thought_n in_o follow_v a_o false_a rule_n of_o difference_n make_v riches_n the_o rule_n of_o difference_n and_o deserver_n of_o honour_n when_o riches_n be_v not_o but_o faith_n and_o religion_n all_o such_o be_v worthy_o condemn_v for_o that_o they_o be_v more_o move_v with_o outward_a pomp_n then_o true_a pity_n worldly_a countenance_n than_o christian_a calling_n think_v say_v baeda_n and_o place_n upon_o thiâ—_n place_n judge_v within_o themselves_o that_o a_o man_n be_v so_o much_o the_o better_a how_o much_o the_o rich_a which_o to_o think_v be_v great_a partiality_n and_o worthy_a to_o be_v condemn_v this_o place_n take_v not_o away_o degree_n of_o honour_n from_o man_n neither_o deni_v it_o honour_n or_o worship_n to_o be_v give_v to_o man_n of_o honour_n or_o worship_n albeit_o wicked_a and_o unworthy_a neither_o preach_v the_o apostle_n disorder_a confusion_n as_o the_o libertine_n and_o anabaptist_n in_o former_a time_n have_v and_o now_o phantastica_fw-la land_n unbrideled_a spirit_n do_v who_o will_v remove_v degreles_a of_o honour_n and_o calling_n not_o only_o out_o of_o the_o church_n but_o i_o fear_v out_o of_o the_o common_a wealth_n also_o for_o the_o scripture_n have_v teach_v we_o the_o prophet_n have_v confirm_v by_o example_n our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v will_v and_o the_o apostle_n have_v enjoin_v honour_n to_o be_v give_v even_o to_o the_o idolatrous_a unworthy_a &_o wicked_a person_n s._n jamet_n here_o only_o teach_v not_o to_o esteem_v or_o judge_v of_o the_o faith_n and_o religion_n of_o christ_n in_o man_n by_o their_o outward_a appearance_n neither_o in_o the_o public_a meeting_n of_o christian_n to_o reverence_v honour_n prefer_v the_o wealthy_a and_o rich_a man_n of_o the_o world_n be_v profane_a &_o wicked_a with_o the_o disgrace_n discountenance_v and_o disdain_v of_o the_o poor_a which_o be_v religious_a as_o the_o word_n themselves_o import_v when_o to_o the_o rich_a man_n say_v sit_v here_o in_o a_o good_a and_o worshipful_a place_n and_o to_o the_o poor_a sit_v there_o or_o sit_v under_o my_o footstool_n which_o argue_v disdainful_a contempt_n of_o the_o poor_a brethren_n for_o if_o in_o spectacle_n and_o theatrical_a sight_n in_o election_n of_o officer_n in_o parliament_n in_o assize_n and_o session_n and_o in_o all_o well_o order_v assembly_n and_o meeting_n of_o man_n there_o be_v difference_n of_o man_n and_o comeliness_n of_o person_n obseur_v how_o much_o more_o in_o ecclesiastical_a meeting_n and_o christian_n conventicle_n ought_v there_o a_o order_n to_o be_v observe_v whereof_o the_o primitive_a church_n be_v careful_a appoint_v their_o place_n for_o the_o minister_n they_o for_o the_o laity_n they_o for_o they_o which_o be_v to_o be_v catechise_v they_o for_o they_o which_o be_v to_o do_v penance_n and_o make_v open_a acknowledgement_n of_o their_o offence_n the_o same_o be_v ratify_v by_o counsel_n confirm_v by_o father_n and_o for_o the_o business_n of_o the_o church_n or_o the_o reprove_v of_o man_n vice_n and_o correct_v of_o they_o which_o fall_v both_o tertulian_n and_o s._n ambrose_n write_v that_o there_o 1._o apolog._n 39_o upon_o 1._o tim._n 5._o 1._o be_v several_a place_n for_o certain_a person_n assign_v the_o shadow_n whereof_o and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o print_n and_o token_n in_o our_o church_n remain_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o bishop_n in_o consistory_n and_o such_o like_a so_o then_o all_o difference_n and_o degree_n of_o man_n be_v not_o here_o forbid_v but_o in_o christian_a assembly_n to_o respect_v the_o rich_a with_o the_o contempt_n and_o disdain_n of_o the_o poor_a be_v condemn_v in_o this_o example_n as_o such_o then_o as_o prefer_v a_o man_n for_o his_o gold_n ring_n or_o gay_a garment_n but_o contemn_v the_o poor_a for_o his_o vile_a and_o miserable_a condition_n make_v outward_a pomp_n riches_n &_o glory_n when_o they_o shall_v make_v soundness_n of_o faith_n the_o zeal_n of_o religion_n the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o care_n of_o god_n glory_n the_o difference_n of_o man_n therein_o great_o offend_v so_o when_o we_o have_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n in_o estimation_n for_o the_o person_n sake_n and_o judge_v of_o religion_n by_o riches_n wealth_n honour_n we_o offend_v in_o like_a manner_n in_o have_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n and_o by_o this_o example_n be_v here_o condemn_v by_o which_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o rich_a man_n wealthy_a man_n honourable_a man_n oftentimes_o puff_v up_o and_o swell_v with_o pride_n that_o every_o be_v they_o be_v regard_v disdain_n and_o contemn_v all_o other_o thus_o often_o time_n vile_a man_n unworthy_a profane_a &_o ungodly_a be_v exalt_v and_o those_o in_o who_o virtue_n flourish_v faith_n shine_v wisdom_n appear_v be_v suppress_v and_o not_o regard_v which_o be_v a_o thing_n intolerable_a in_o christian_a profession_n hereby_o man_n be_v partial_a in_o themselves_o and_o become_v judge_n of_o evil_a thought_n be_v evil_o affect_v in_o so_o great_a a_o matter_n 2_o in_o which_o example_n the_o apostle_n condemn_v two_o person_n the_o evil_n in_o such_o as_o respect_v man_n person_n evil_n 1_o the_o perverseness_n of_o their_o judgement_n which_o thus_o respect_v the_o person_n of_o man_n 2_o their_o madness_n and_o for_o the_o first_o evil_a which_o be_v the_o perverseness_n of_o their_o judgement_n thus_o say_v the_o apostle_n harken_v my_o belove_a brethren_n have_v not_o god_n choose_v the_o poor_a of_o this_o world_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v rich_a in_o faith_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o kingdom_n but_o you_o have_v despise_v the_o poor_a their_o judgement_n be_v naught_o and_o perverse_a who_o judge_v contrary_a unto_o god_n this_o man_n do_v which_o honour_n the_o rich_a which_o be_v profane_a and_o wicked_a &_o contemn_v the_o poor_a which_o be_v godly_a for_o god_n contemn_v the_o proud_a and_o wicked_a be_v they_o never_o so_o rich_a never_o so_o wealthy_a never_o so_o noble_a never_o so_o honourable_a &_o 5._o psal_n 18._o 1._o pet._n 5._o regard_v the_o humble_a &_o godly_a be_v they_o never_o so_o poor_a never_o so_o miserable_a never_o so_o base_a of_o condition_n thus_o god_n account_v not_o of_o man_n for_o riches_n wealth_n honour_n nobility_n but_o for_o godliness_n faith_n religion_n and_o virtue_n then_o man_n judge_v contrariwise_o hereunto_o be_v perverse_a in_o judgement_n that_o god_n honour_v the_o poor_a who_o man_n contemn_v and_o despise_v the_o apostle_n teach_v in_o that_o he_o call_v they_o to_o be_v rich_a in_o faith_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o kingdom_n promise_v unto_o those_o which_o love_v he_o to_o contemn_v the_o poor_a who_o god_n account_v of_o and_o to_o disdain_v they_o who_o god_n honour_v be_v great_a
famous_a physician_n call_v and_o count_v it_o folly_n blaspheme_v it_o all_o man_n which_o by_o vile_a speech_n disgrace_n discredit_n reproach_n or_o speak_v evil_a and_o malicious_o of_o christian_a religion_n as_o diverse_a and_o sundry_a wise_a profane_a rich_a man_n offend_v blaspheme_v the_o worthy_a name_n whereupon_o we_o be_v call_v and_o whereby_o we_o be_v call_v 2_o as_o by_o their_o speech_n so_o by_o their_o life_n man_n blaspheme_v and_o dishonour_v the_o gospel_n when_o they_o which_o profess_v religion_n walk_v not_o neither_o live_v thereafter_o by_o which_o mean_v the_o gospel_n be_v flaunder_v dishonour_v blaspheme_v 12._o 2._o king_n 12._o thus_o david_n blaspheme_v the_o worthy_a name_n whereby_o he_o be_v call_v when_o by_o his_o adultery_n he_o cause_v the_o name_n of_o god_n to_o be_v evil_o speak_v of_o and_o blaspheme_v by_o the_o wicked_a the_o ruler_n over_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n cause_v they_o to_o howl_v blaspheme_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o like_a manner_n as_o be_v 52._o isai_n 52._o witness_v by_o the_o prophet_n the_o jew_n which_o profess_v the_o self_n the_o people_n of_o god_n by_o break_v the_o law_n of_o god_n whereof_o they_o boast_v and_o live_v in_o all_o uncleanness_n mischief_n 2._o rom._n 2._o and_o wickedness_n cause_v also_o the_o name_n of_o god_n to_o be_v blaspheme_v among_o the_o brethren_n as_o saint_n paul_n write_v all_o man_n profess_v godliness_n yet_o live_v disorderly_a dishonest_o and_o otherwise_o far_o then_o their_o call_n require_v blaspheme_v the_o worthy_a name_n whereby_o they_o be_v call_v as_o adulterer_n fornicator_n unclean_a person_n covetous_a man_n extortioner_n oppressor_n drunkard_n usurer_n liar_n deceaver_n the_o malicious_a and_o envious_a the_o slanderous_a and_o reproachful_a person_n with_o such_o like_a profess_v godliness_n but_o practise_v wickedness_n in_o their_o whole_a conversation_n blaspheme_v the_o name_n whereby_o they_o be_v call_v and_o thus_o the_o rich_a man_n oftentimes_o blaspheme_v the_o gospel_n in_o like_a manner_n albeit_o both_o way_n the_o worthy_a name_n whereby_o christian_n be_v call_v be_v blaspheme_v by_o the_o wicked_a rich_a man_n of_o the_o world_n yet_o the_o apostle_n seem_v to_o have_v speak_v of_o the_o former_a kind_n whereby_o the_o gospel_n be_v evil_o speak_v of_o and_o blaspheme_v as_o by_o the_o spiteful_a malicious_a and_o vile_a slander_n mock_n and_o reproach_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o religion_n which_o thing_n while_o the_o rich_a man_n of_o the_o world_n do_v they_o ought_v to_o be_v hold_v as_o curse_a and_o execrable_a to_o honour_v such_o as_o these_o be_v what_o madness_n be_v it_o and_o as_o in_o the_o apostle_n time_n there_o be_v such_o harebrain_n and_o frantic_a fool_n so_o this_o madness_n also_o remain_v among_o we_o in_o these_o day_n for_o we_o cap_n we_o crouch_v we_o bow_n we_o bend_v we_o prefer_v we_o honour_v we_o esteem_v we_o respect_v and_o that_o with_o disdain_v of_o the_o poor_a brethren_n ungodly_a man_n mocker_n and_o scorner_n of_o religion_n errand_n papist_n know_v adulterer_n open_a blasphemer_n daily_a liar_n luxurious_a and_o riotous_a person_n carnal_a professor_n yea_o and_o profess_v enemy_n unto_o the_o gospel_n and_o worthy_a name_n whereby_o we_o be_v call_v who_o whole_a force_n be_v bend_v who_o whole_a labour_n be_v employ_v who_o study_n tend_v by_o all_o possible_a mean_n not_o only_o in_o part_n to_o corrupt_v but_o in_o whole_a to_o subvert_v christian_a religion_n to_o bring_v in_o idolatry_n restore_v superstition_n and_o sow_v the_o seed_n of_o schism_n in_o the_o church_n of_o jesus_n christ_n what_o madness_n be_v this_o in_o our_o brain_n what_o frenzy_n have_v possess_v we_o what_o lack_v of_o sense_n and_o reason_n what_o dote_v folly_n have_v bewitch_v we_o these_o be_v then_o the_o two_o evil_n which_o in_o accepter_n of_o man_n person_n be_v here_o condemn_v perverseness_n of_o judgement_n in_o prefer_v the_o profane_a rich_a who_o god_n abhor_v and_o contemn_v the_o poor_a godly_a who_o he_o have_v call_v and_o their_o dote_a madness_n in_o that_o they_o honour_n and_o prefer_v those_o who_o for_o their_o tyranny_n unmercifulnesse_n and_o extreme_a cruelty_n towards_o the_o saint_n and_o their_o horrible_a blasphemy_n whereby_o they_o blaspheeme_v and_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o worthy_a name_n whereby_o we_o be_v call_v be_v to_o be_v count_v execrable_a and_o curse_a and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o thing_n in_o this_o first_o reason_n to_o be_v consider_v the_o evil_n which_o in_o respecter_n of_o person_n in_o the_o profess_v of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n be_v here_o condemn_v 3_o the_o three_o thing_n in_o this_o first_o argument_n be_v the_o conclusion_n conclusion_n the_o conclusion_n whereof_o thus_o say_v the_o apostle_n but_o if_o you_o fulfil_v the_o royal_a law_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n you_o do_v well_o but_o if_o you_o regard_v person_n you_o commit_v fin_n and_o be_v reproove_v of_o the_o law_n as_o transgressor_n in_o which_o word_n the_o apostle_n conclude_v that_o charity_n which_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v prescribe_v can_v not_o stand_v with_o this_o respect_n of_o person_n for_o the_o law_n require_v that_o man_n shall_v love_v their_o neighbour_n as_o themselves_o without_o exception_n count_v all_o man_n our_o neighbour_n therefore_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o love_n man_n must_v not_o regard_v man_n person_n but_o general_o do_v their_o duty_n to_o all_o and_o this_o conclusion_n seem_v to_o be_v infer_v by_o the_o way_n of_o prevent_v a_o objection_n which_o may_v have_v be_v make_v by_o they_o which_o honour_n the_o rich_a with_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o poor_a for_o they_o may_v say_v to_o honour_n be_v a_o point_n of_o love_n love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n therefore_o in_o honour_v the_o rich_a we_o fulfil_v the_o will_n and_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o so_o do_v well_o 1._o matt._n 22._o rom._n 13._o gal._n 5._o 1._o tim._n 1._o and_o offend_v not_o thereunto_o saint_n james_n answer_v if_o in_o deed_n you_o love_v according_a to_o the_o true_a meaning_n &_o tenor_n of_o the_o law_n which_o will_v we_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o and_o count_v all_o man_n our_o neighbour_n and_o therefore_o injoin_v love_n general_o towards_o all_o to_o be_v extend_v you_o do_v well_o but_o if_o you_o regard_n in_o your_o love_n the_o person_n of_o man_n and_o love_n honour_n &_o prefer_v man_n because_o of_o their_o riches_n pomp_n glory_n and_o outward_a appearance_n you_o sin_n and_o become_v transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n if_o you_o love_v even_o the_o rich_a also_o as_o man_n you_o do_v well_o but_o if_o you_o love_v and_o honour_v they_o because_o of_o their_o riches_n you_o do_v sin_n and_o transgress_v the_o law_n this_o conclusion_n in_o these_o two_o verse_n contain_v minister_v unto_o we_o the_o consideration_n of_o four_o thing_n 1_o what_o the_o royal_a law_n be_v here_o mention_v 2_o why_o this_o law_n be_v call_v a_o royal_a law_n 3_o what_o this_o royal_a law_n command_v man_n 4_o how_o this_o law_n be_v fulfil_v 1_o the_o law_n which_o here_o be_v call_v royal_a be_v the_o law_n of_o love_n and_o righteousness_n prescribe_v what_o duty_n to_o every_o one_o pertain_v and_o it_o contain_v that_o part_n of_o the_o law_n which_o in_o the_o second_o table_n be_v deliver_v teach_v we_o to_o love_v one_o without_o hate_v of_o another_o to_o honour_v one_o without_o contemn_v of_o another_o to_o prefer_v one_o without_o disdain_n of_o another_o to_o regard_v the_o rich_a without_o neglect_n of_o the_o poor_a brethren_n the_o law_n of_o love_n therefore_o which_o prescribe_v what_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v to_o every_o one_o be_v the_o royal_a law_n by_o saint_n james_n here_o mention_v but_o if_o you_o fulfil_v the_o royal_a law_n which_o say_v thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o you_o do_v well_o 2_o this_o law_n of_o love_n here_o call_v the_o royal_a law_n be_v therefore_o call_v the_o royal_a law_n 1_o because_o it_o be_v from_o a_o king_n not_o mortal_a but_o immortal_a even_o the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n even_o from_o god_n this_o law_n then_o proceed_v from_o this_o king_n be_v call_v the_o king_n law_n the_o royal_a 5._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 15._o revel_v 5._o law_n the_o princely_a law_n and_o that_o this_o law_n concern_v love_n be_v from_o god_n it_o be_v manifest_a for_o god_n in_o the_o reform_n of_o his_o people_n among_o other_o thing_n prescribe_v 19_o levit._fw-la 19_o this_o law_n unto_o they_o love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o saint_n paul_n agreeable_a thereunto_o say_v concern_v brotherly_a love_n i_o need_v not_o to_o write_v unto_o you_o for_o 4._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 1._o john_n 4._o you_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n to_o love_v one_o
flourish_v and_o shine_v to_o the_o world_n be_v not_o moses_n a_o man_n mighty_a in_o word_n and_o deed_n for_o this_o 12._o num._n 12._o virtue_n excellent_a among_o the_o hebrew_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o scripture_n say_v he_o be_v the_o meek_a man_n upon_o earth_n be_v not_o david_n worthy_o commend_v for_o the_o same_o who_o not_o only_o spare_v saul_n his_o enemy_n when_o he_o may_v have_v slay_v he_o but_o pardon_v simei_n who_o rail_v on_o he_o and_o 16._o 1._o king_n 24_o 2._o 16._o curse_v he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o persecution_n by_o absolom_n his_o son_n be_v not_o pericles_n of_o excellent_a meekness_n among_o the_o pericles_n pericles_n heathen_a who_o at_o night_n send_v he_o home_o with_o a_o torch_n who_o all_o the_o day_n have_v revile_v he_o in_o open_a place_n of_o judgement_n be_v not_o socrates_n among_o the_o philosopher_n of_o a_o singular_a socrates_n socrates_n spirit_n in_o this_o behalf_n who_o be_v tell_v that_o one_o have_v rail_v and_o speak_v evil_a of_o he_o answer_v with_o meekness_n i_o never_o know_v that_o he_o can_v speak_v well_o of_o any_o be_v not_o julius_n cesar_n famous_a among_o the_o roman_a emperor_n who_o for_o meekness_n be_v repute_v as_o a_o god_n among_o man_n be_v not_o ceasar_n ceasar_n augustus_n cesar_n worthy_a in_o that_o behalf_n who_o therefore_o be_v consecrate_v of_o the_o people_n be_v not_o philip_n of_o macedonia_n philip._n philip._n among_o the_o king_n excellent_a for_o meekness_n who_o be_v bitter_o backbite_v vile_o slander_v and_o reproachful_o speak_v of_o by_o the_o athenian_n thank_v they_o because_o thereby_o he_o be_v make_v more_o circumspect_a in_o his_o whole_a life_n who_o heroical_a and_o princely_a spirit_n alexander_n the_o great_a his_o alexander_n alexander_n son_n resemble_v who_o be_v evil_o deal_v withal_o and_o revile_v answer_v it_o be_v kinglike_a when_o thou_o have_v do_v well_o to_o be_v evil_o report_v of_o be_v not_o constantine_n the_o great_a worthy_a people_n homil._n 20._o to_o the_o people_n immortal_a fame_n for_o the_o same_o who_o be_v infourm_v that_o certain_a malicious_a and_o spiteful_a person_n have_v cast_v down_o his_o image_n break_v the_o head_n and_o mangle_v the_o face_n thereof_o in_o jest_v manner_n feel_v his_o head_n and_o face_n and_o answer_v he_o can_v perceive_v no_o such_o thing_n as_o chrisostom_n report_v of_o he_o poland_n the_o king_n of_o poland_n final_o do_v not_o that_o polish_v king_n excel_v in_o meekness_n who_o be_v move_v by_o some_o to_o punish_v those_o which_o say_v he_o be_v evil_o speak_v of_o by_o all_o man_n answer_v merry_o i_o have_v rather_o that_o one_o shall_v be_v evil_o speak_v of_o with_o all_o man_n than_o all_o man_n with_o one_o these_o example_n and_o infinite_a the_o like_a both_o sacred_a and_o profane_a have_v we_o who_o step_n we_o follow_v may_v attain_v by_o god_n grace_n to_o this_o virtue_n and_o learn_v by_o the_o apostle_n council_n to_o show_v our_o wisdom_n in_o meekness_n of_o spirit_n to_o the_o embrace_v of_o which_o virtue_n many_o thing_n there_o be_v which_o may_v allure_v and_o provoke_v us._n 1_o the_o manifold_a exhortation_n thereunto_o serve_v give_v out_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o man_n can_v contemn_v without_o contempt_n do_v to_o god_n himself_o by_o who_o spirit_n they_o be_v enjoin_v 2_o these_o propose_a example_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n 10._o rom._n 15._o 1._o cor._n 10._o which_o be_v write_v for_o our_o learning_n and_o the_o example_n even_o of_o the_o heathen_a who_o virtue_n and_o righteousnn_n if_o we_o do_v not_o excel_v we_o shall_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 3_o the_o sharp_a threaten_n of_o god_n against_o such_o as_o have_v lose_v patience_n be_v easy_o provoke_v to_o wrath_n and_o take_v revenge_n against_o injury_n commit_v which_o ought_v only_o to_o be_v refer_v unto_o god_n who_o say_v revenge_n be_v i_o and_o i_o will_v repay_v it_o 4_o to_o consider_v that_o the_o more_o excellent_a 12_o deut_n 32._o rom._n 12_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n be_v and_o the_o more_o worthy_a the_o person_n the_o less_o desirous_a he_o be_v of_o revenge_n and_o more_o incline_v to_o meekness_n therefore_o one_o of_o the_o heathen_a say_v how_o much_o more_o excellent_a and_o mighty_a every_o man_n be_v so_o much_o more_o easy_a be_v he_o to_o be_v entreat_v and_o the_o noble_a and_o gentleman_n like_o mind_n be_v capable_a of_o gentle_a and_o soft_a motion_n 5_o moreover_o if_o we_o will_v but_o view_v our_o own_o life_n whereby_o we_o provoke_v man_n and_o god_n himself_o wherein_o we_o desire_v meek_o to_o be_v deal_v withal_o we_o shall_v the_o better_o be_v persuade_v to_o meekness_n to_o which_o purpose_n gregory_n nazianzene_n say_v if_o thou_o know_v that_o thou_o owe_v to_o other_o naziancene_n g._n naziancene_n man_n and_o be_v behold_v to_o man_n for_o remit_v thy_o offence_n use_v thou_o then_o meekness_n towards_o other_o for_o god_n be_v a_o gentle_a father_n towards_o those_o that_o be_v gentle_a and_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o so_o long_o as_o man_n dwell_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n they_o both_o offend_v other_o and_o themselves_o be_v offend_v and_o therefore_o need_v as_o well_o to_o feel_v gentleness_n and_o meekness_n from_o other_o as_o to_o show_v the_o same_o unto_o their_o brethren_n know_v then_o that_o ourselves_o have_v need_n of_o the_o meekness_n of_o other_o we_o must_v also_o show_v meekness_n to_o our_o brethren_n 6_o final_o the_o good_a and_o necessary_a end_n which_o meekness_n respect_v ought_v thereunto_o to_o move_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n 1_o it_o respect_v the_o holy_a obedience_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n for_o obedience_n unto_o who_o will_n we_o must_v embrace_v meekness_n 2_o it_o have_v regard_n to_o the_o private_a peace_n &_o tranquillity_n to_o the_o public_a quietness_n both_o of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n which_o by_o meekness_n be_v maintain_v 3._o it_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o the_o prosperous_a estate_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o which_o by_o brawl_a contention_n &_o trouble_v somnes_n be_v hinder_v but_o by_o gentleness_n and_o meekness_n of_o wisdom_n be_v nourish_v 4_o it_o respect_v the_o force_n of_o our_o prayer_n to_o god_n which_o by_o meekness_n be_v make_v forceable_a by_o malice_n hinder_v by_o contention_n interrupt_v by_o brauling_n weaken_v by_o dissension_n slake_v these_o be_v the_o end_n which_o this_o virtue_n respect_v which_o careful_o consider_v of_o we_o shall_v make_v we_o embrace_v the_o council_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o be_v a_o wise_a man_n among_o you_o and_o endue_v with_o knowledge_n let_v he_o show_v by_o good_a conversation_n his_o work_n in_o meekness_n of_o wisdom_n and_o this_o be_v the_o exhortation_n of_o s._n james_n to_o embrace_v meekness_n 2._o to_o meekness_n in_o the_o next_o place_n be_v contention_n oppose_v contention_n the_o oppose_v of_o contention_n you_o brag_v and_o boast_v in_o vain_a of_o meekness_n of_o wisdom_n for_o you_o be_v far_o from_o it_o in_o as_o much_o as_o you_o be_v give_v to_o bitter_a envy_n and_o contention_n vice_n repugnant_a and_o contrary_a to_o christian_a wisdom_n whereunto_o if_o you_o be_v give_v you_o boast_v you_o rejoice_v in_o vain_a thereof_o say_v s._n james_n but_o if_o you_o have_v bitter_a envy_v and_o strife_n in_o your_o heart_n rejoice_v not_o neither_o be_v yelier_n against_o the_o truth_n in_o which_o place_n he_o oppose_v two_o vice_n to_o the_o virtue_n before_o commend_v envy_n and_o strife_n or_o contention_n envy_n be_v a_o vice_n or_o sin_n whereby_o we_o grieve_v that_o another_o prosper_v and_o fare_v well_o by_o we_o that_o any_o â—an_v shall_v envy_n envy_n on_o crease_n grow_v up_o be_v account_v of_o beside_o ourselves_o desire_v to_o hurt_v disquiet_a and_o remove_v they_o of_o mere_a malice_n hereby_o man_n pine_v away_o &_o languish_v to_o see_v the_o prosperity_n of_o their_o brethren_n as_o the_o heathen_a poet_n say_v this_o vice_n follow_v horace_n horace_n the_o prosperity_n welfare_n and_o glory_n of_o our_o brethren_n be_v the_o shadow_n follow_v the_o body_n wherefore_o solomon_n 23._o pro._n 23._o will_v not_o have_v man_n company_n with_o envious_a person_n neither_o to_o eat_v at_o their_o table_n for_o though_o they_o make_v a_o fair_a face_n yet_o they_o think_v all_o too_o much_o that_o another_o have_v this_o be_v a_o work_n of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n &_o poison_v which_o we_o draw_v from_o adam_n wherewith_o all_o his_o posterity_n be_v infect_v wherefore_o when_o s._n paul_n will_v reckon_v up_o the_o work_n 5._o gal._n 5._o of_o the_o flesh_n odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n he_o say_v moreover_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v manifest_a which_o be_v adultery_n fornication_n uncleanness_n wantonness_n idolatry_n
we_o that_o whosoever_o will_v be_v a_o friend_n of_o the_o world_n make_v himself_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n see_v then_o there_o be_v such_o contrariety_n betwixt_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o world_n as_o who_o so_o make_v friendship_n with_o the_o world_n procure_v hatred_n with_o god_n it_o be_v meet_v therefore_o that_o all_o profess_a christian_n shall_v address_v themselves_o to_o the_o renounce_n of_o worldly_a love_n and_o seek_v to_o hold_v fast_o the_o knot_n of_o god_n love_n without_o waver_v that_o we_o may_v remain_v his_o friend_n for_o ever_o the_o case_n therefore_o thus_o stand_v with_o man_n that_o who_o so_o seek_v the_o friendship_n of_o the_o world_n thereby_o profess_v hatred_n against_o god_n it_o appear_v manifest_o that_o many_o man_n and_o woman_n which_o profess_v christian_n religion_n be_v notwithstanding_o enemy_n unto_o god_n for_o whosoever_o make_v himself_o the_o friend_n of_o this_o world_n thereby_o profess_v himself_o or_o at_o least_o make_v himself_o in_o deed_n the_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o most_o man_n and_o woman_n seek_v daily_o the_o friendship_n of_o this_o world_n as_o the_o covetous_a proud_a wanton_a person_n ambitious_a man_n adulterer_n fornicatour_n unclean_a person_n usurers_n extortioner_n oppressor_n drunkard_n surfetter_n liar_n blasphemer_n slanderer_n and_o the_o rest_n 2._o isai_n 29._o jere._n 12._o v._o 2._o of_o the_o wicked_a rout_n in_o who_o mouth_n god_n be_v often_o but_o he_o be_v far_o from_o their_o heart_n and_o reins_n then_o be_v it_o evident_a that_o many_o even_o profess_v godliness_n make_v themselves_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n in_o that_o they_o strike_v hand_n and_z enter_z league_n with_o this_o wicked_a world_n who_o the_o holy_a apostle_n therefore_o reprove_v you_o adulterer_n &_o adultress_n know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o amity_n of_o the_o world_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n whosoever_o therefore_o will_v be_v a_o friend_n of_o the_o world_n make_v himself_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n therefore_o must_v we_o hear_v it_o it_o be_v the_o sonnde_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n therefore_o must_v we_o obey_v it_o it_o be_v christ_n jesus_n which_o thus_o reprove_v in_o his_o servant_n therefore_o must_v we_o believe_v he_o and_o this_o be_v the_o reproof_n of_o these_o desire_n and_o the_o reason_n wherefore_o they_o must_v be_v avoid_v of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n because_o they_o purchase_v hatred_n with_o god_n 3._o the_o last_o and_o third_o thing_n in_o this_o four_o branch_n of_o the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n be_v a_o prevent_n of_o a_o objection_n in_o the_o five_o and_o sixth_o verse_n contain_v they_o may_v have_v say_v to_o saint_n james_n o_o bless_a apostle_n how_o be_v it_o that_o thou_o in_o high_o against_o these_o desire_n so_o sharp_o as_o to_o repute_v they_o for_o wicked_a adulterer_n and_o adultress_n which_o seek_v and_o follow_v after_o they_o be_v not_o these_o such_o as_o nature_n have_v engraft_v be_v therefore_o natural_a they_o ought_v not_o with_o such_o sharpness_n such_o bitterness_n such_o vehemenice_n to_o be_v reprove_v hereunto_o the_o apostle_n answer_v do_v you_o think_v that_o the_o scripture_n say_v in_o vain_a the_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o lu_v after_o envy_n but_o the_o scripture_n offer_v more_o grace_n and_o therefore_o say_v god_n resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v grace_n unto_o the_o humble_a as_o who_o shall_v say_v true_a it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v give_v to_o these_o vice_n natural_o and_o the_o scripture_n confirm_v the_o same_o yet_o do_v not_o this_o excuse_v we_o but_o rather_o how_o much_o more_o vehement_o we_o be_v by_o corruption_n of_o nature_n carry_v away_o with_o these_o thing_n so_o much_o more_o diligent_o must_v we_o beware_v of_o they_o neither_o shall_v our_o labour_n therein_o be_v in_o vain_a but_o shall_v receyve_v a_o full_a reward_n in_o as_o much_o as_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a ambitious_a covetous_a which_o hunt_v after_o these_o desire_n and_o leave_v he_o and_o also_o minister_v grace_n send_v help_v give_v aid_n to_o such_o as_o be_v humble_a and_o in_o true_a lowliness_n of_o mind_n cleave_v inseparable_o to_o he_o let_v we_o a_o little_a unfold_v and_o rip_v open_a the_o word_n where_o he_o say_v think_v you_o that_o the_o scripture_n say_v in_o vain_a what_o mean_v the_o apostle_n here_o by_o the_o word_n scripture_n sure_o he_o may_v thereby_o mean_a and_o understande_v some_o place_n either_o of_o the_o old_a or_o of_o the_o new_a testament_n though_o the_o place_n be_v not_o manifest_a neither_o this_o sentence_n verbatim_o word_n for_o word_n as_o it_o lie_v here_o there_o to_o be_v find_v so_o that_o this_o meaning_n may_v be_v well_o gather_v out_o of_o any_o place_n as_o no_o doubt_n it_o may_v albeit_o then_o this_o scripture_n itself_o can_v not_o where_o be_v find_v in_o holy_a scripture_n yet_o see_v it_o may_v therhence_o be_v gather_v it_o be_v enough_o and_o therefore_o he_o call_v it_o scripture_n the_o apostle_n have_v this_o liberty_n not_o only_o to_o give_v out_o the_o plain_a place_n of_o any_o prophet_n or_o of_o christ_n himself_o for_o scripture_n but_o also_o that_o which_o may_v be_v gather_v out_o of_o such_o place_n they_o have_v in_o their_o writing_n tender_v for_o scripture_n 38._o act_n 20._o john_n 7._o 38._o unto_o posterity_n as_o saint_n paul_n to_o the_o ephesian_n at_o miletum_n allege_v for_o christ_n say_v this_o it_o be_v a_o bless_a thing_n to_o give_v rather_o than_o to_o receyve_v which_o scripture_n be_v not_o orderly_o write_v nor_o speak_v by_o christ_n in_o any_o place_n yet_o may_v it_o be_v gather_v out_o of_o diverse_a place_n of_o the_o scripture_n in_o effect_n and_o therefore_o as_o scripture_n he_o allege_v it_o in_o like_a manner_n in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o same_o church_n and_o congregation_n faith_n saint_n paul_n after_o many_o exhortation_n 5._o ephe._n 5._o and_o argument_n to_o persuade_v they_o to_o holiness_n and_o sanctification_n of_o life_n therefore_o he_o say_v awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v you_o light_n this_o scripture_n word_n for_o word_n be_v not_o where_o to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n yet_o because_o it_o may_v be_v gather_v out_o of_o diverse_a place_n of_o jsai_n as_o out_o of_o the_o 9_o chapter_n 2._o verse_n 26_o chap._n ver_fw-la 19_o 60_o chap._n ver_fw-la 1._o or_o the_o like_a either_o in_o he_o or_o other_o as_o sundry_a be_v of_o sundry_a opinion_n thereabouts_o therefore_o he_o allege_v it_o for_o scripture_n saint_n james_n in_o like_a manner_n gather_v this_o sentence_n out_o of_o the_o scripture_n though_o word_n for_o word_n it_o be_v not_o there_o to_o be_v find_v allege_v it_o for_o scripture_n and_o so_o call_v it_o do_v you_o think_v that_o the_o scripture_n say_v in_o vain_a the_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o lu_v after_o envy_n this_o place_n may_v be_v gather_v out_o of_o diverse_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n for_o it_o may_v be_v gather_v out_o of_o moses_n his_o book_n of_o genesis_n where_o it_o be_v thus_o write_v that_o god_n see_v that_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o earth_n or_o man_n upon_o the_o earth_n be_v great_a and_o the_o imagination_n of_o his_o heart_n only_o 6._o gene._n 6._o evil_a continual_o where_o the_o prophet_n teach_v that_o man_n natural_o be_v wicked_a and_o all_o his_o imagination_n of_o heart_n evil_a therehence_a james_n may_v gather_v that_o natural_o our_o spirit_n lu_v after_o envy_n after_o evil_a thing_n see_v the_o imagination_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v all_o evil_n continual_o it_o may_v be_v gather_v also_o out_o of_o that_o which_o after_o the_o deluge_n and_o flood_n god_n say_v in_o his_o heart_n i_o will_v no_o more_o curse_v the_o ground_n for_o man_n sake_n for_o the_o imagination_n 8._o gene._n 8._o of_o man_n heart_n be_v evil_a even_o from_o his_o youth_n this_o also_o intimate_v that_o man_n natural_o be_v give_v to_o corrupt_a lust_n and_o evil_a desire_n that_o therehence_a saint_n james_n may_v say_v think_v you_o that_o the_o scripture_n say_v in_o vain_a the_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o lu_v after_o envy_n or_o else_o it_o may_v be_v gather_v out_o of_o jeremie_n when_o he_o say_v the_o heart_n 17._o jere._n 17._o be_v deceytfull_a above_o all_o thing_n who_o can_v know_v it_o this_o in_o effect_n import_v thus_o much_o that_o natural_o we_o lust_n after_o envy_n and_o evil_a thing_n for_o hereby_o and_o by_o other_o testimony_n be_v avouch_v that_o man_n not_o regenerate_v be_v carry_v natural_o with_o all_o force_n to_o evil_n thus_o therefore_o he_o answer_v their_o objection_n though_o these_o lust_n be_v natural_a yet_o ought_v they_o to_o
see_v then_o this_o be_v true_a let_v we_o cast_v down_o our_o proud_a look_n and_o horn_n which_o be_v set_v up_o on_o high_a and_o let_v we_o with_o all_o humble_a reverence_n cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v increase_v his_o heavenly_a grace_n in_o we_o for_o he_o resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v grace_n unto_o the_o humble_a and_o this_o i_o take_v to_o be_v the_o plain_a meaning_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o these_o two_o verse_n notwithstanding_o if_o any_o be_v of_o a_o other_o opinion_n i_o contend_v not_o every_o one_o may_v abound_v in_o his_o own_o sense_n to_o edification_n for_o some_o expound_v it_o as_o i_o have_v say_v thus_o think_v you_o that_o the_o scripture_n say_v in_o vain_a the_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o you_o lu_v after_o envy_n do_v you_o think_v that_o the_o scripture_n teach_v that_o we_o be_v stir_v up_o to_o envy_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v his_o spirit_n a_o spirit_n of_o envy_n of_o quarrel_v of_o contention_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o dwell_v in_o you_o and_o whereby_o you_o be_v seal_v up_o to_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n 4_o ephes_n 4_o move_v you_o not_o thereunto_o but_o rather_o the_o spirit_n of_o satan_n which_o be_v a_o murderer_n from_o the_o beginning_n who_o be_v also_o that_o envious_a man_n which_o sow_v sedition_n debate_n 8._o john_n 8._o contention_n brawl_n and_o broil_n hartburn_a and_o all_o mischief_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n if_o you_o think_v thus_o you_o 13._o mat._n 13._o be_v deceive_v for_o the_o scripture_n offer_v more_o grace_n and_o therefore_o say_v god_n resist_v the_o proud_a etc._n etc._n whereby_o as_o by_o a_o reason_n of_o contrary_n he_o prove_v that_o god_n spirit_n be_v not_o cause_n of_o contention_n which_o come_v of_o pride_n because_o he_o resist_v the_o proud_a and_o contentious_a and_o geve_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a some_o other_o expound_v it_o in_o this_o wise_a think_v you_o that_o the_o scripture_n say_v in_o vain_a the_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o you_o lu_v after_o envy_n think_v you_o that_o the_o scripture_n say_v in_o vain_a that_o god_n spirit_n in_o you_o be_v jealous_a that_o it_o enuy_v that_o you_o shall_v love_v any_o other_o that_o you_o shall_v geve_v yourselves_o to_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n nay_o the_o scripture_n say_v not_o that_o in_o vain_a for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v a_o jealous_a spirit_n and_o take_v in_o evil_a part_n that_o you_o shall_v forsake_v he_o to_o love_v the_o world_n he_o envy_v that_o any_o part_n of_o your_o love_n shall_v be_v derive_v from_o he_o to_o creature_n seing-you_a be_v command_v to_o love_v he_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n strength_n power_n might_n and_o all_o that_o be_v in_o you_o and_o if_o you_o say_v it_o be_v hard_a not_o at_o all_o to_o desire_v worldly_a thing_n and_o cleave_v whole_o to_o god_n i_o deny_v it_o not_o yet_o god_n geve_v more_o grace_n unto_o you_o whereby_o you_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o do_v this_o they_o which_o thus_o expound_v it_o as_o many_o do_v leave_v out_o this_o whole_a sentence_n god_n resist_v the_o proud_a and_o geve_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a these_o be_v the_o common_a exposition_n and_o father_v upon_o the_o best_a author_n thereof_o that_o which_o most_o agree_v with_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o place_n as_o i_o think_v the_o first_o do_v let_v it_o run_v for_o the_o most_o currante_a and_o thus_o much_o touch_v these_o verse_n &_o the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n now_o let_v we_o pray_v etc._n etc._n james_n chap._n 4._o verse_n 7._o 8._o sermon_n 19_o verse_n 7_o submit_v yourselves_o to_o god_n resist_v the_o devil_n and_o he_o will_v fly_v from_o you_o 8_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n and_o he_o will_v draw_v near_o to_o you_o cleanse_v your_o hand_n you_o sinner_n and_o purge_v your_o heart_n you_o double_v mind_v these_o word_n contain_v the_o second_o thing_n in_o this_o chapter_n touch_v our_o duty_n to_o god_n which_o consist_v of_o 2._o thing_n 1._o submission_n to_o god_n wherein_o three_o thing_n be_v note_v namely_o 1_o what_o be_v command_v to_o chapter_n the_o second_o place_n or_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n submit_v ourselves_o too_o god_n 2._o the_o contrary_a to_o resist_v the_o devil_n 3._o the_o reason_n why_o that_o he_o may_v fly_v from_o us._n 2._o approach_v &_o draw_v never_o to_o god_n wherein_o three_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v namely_o 1._o what_o he_o command_v to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n 2._o what_o he_o promise_v to_o such_o as_o do_v so_o that_o god_n will_v draw_v near_o to_o they_o 3._o how_o it_o be_v do_v 1._o by_o cleanse_v of_o hand_n 2._o by_o purge_v of_o heart_n the_o holy_a apostle_n james_n have_v now_o end_v the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o chapter_n concern_v contention_n which_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o former_a he_o have_v speak_v of_o and_o set_v down_o the_o cause_n of_o contention_n the_o lust_n and_o desire_n of_o man_n fight_v in_o their_o member_n and_o render_v the_o reason_n and_o cause_n why_o man_n desire_n be_v oftentimes_o without_o effect_n and_o final_o answer_v the_o objection_n which_o may_v have_v concern_v that_o matter_n be_v make_v against_o he_o in_o the_o second_o place_n he_o come_v to_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n ward_n which_o thing_n the_o apostle_n oppose_v to_o the_o other_o vice_n before_o mention_v show_v that_o as_o in_o contention_n envy_n ambitious_a and_o fleshly_a desire_n man_n follow_v the_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n so_o ought_v they_o now_o to_o obey_v god_n and_o resist_v satan_n the_o general_a enemy_n of_o all_o mankind_n and_o that_o with_o sure_a and_o certain_a hope_n of_o victory_n and_o final_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n in_o integrity_n innocence_n and_o purity_n of_o their_o life_n whereunto_o these_o two_o verse_n serve_v now_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n be_v here_o set_v down_o in_o two_o thing_n in_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n and_o draw_v god_n submission_n to_o god_n near_o unto_o he_o concern_v submission_n to_o god_n therein_o three_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v note_v 1._o what_o be_v enjoin_v 2._o the_o contrary_a 3._o the_o reason_n 1._o the_o thing_n enjoin_v be_v submission_n to_o god_n than_o which_o nothing_o be_v or_o can_v be_v more_o acceptable_a or_o pleasant_a unto_o he_o nothing_o more_o commendable_a among_o man_n for_o what_o do_v god_n better_o accept_v of_o then_o of_o our_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o he_o this_o be_v more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n than_o sacrifice_n this_o be_v more_o pleasant_a than_o the_o fat_a of_o ram_n this_o 15._o 1._o king_n 15._o duty_n man_n be_v necessary_o to_o perform_v unto_o god_n and_o unto_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o they_o be_v betroth_v as_o to_o a_o husband_n god_n witness_v by_o ose_n his_o prophet_n that_o he_o have_v marry_v the_o saint_n unto_o himself_o in_o the_o word_n which_o he_o utter_v unto_o his_o choose_a people_n i_o have_v marry_v thou_o unto_o my_o 21._o ose_n 2._o isai_n 54._o 5._o jer._n 31._o 32._o 2._o cor._n 21._o self_n in_o faithfulness_n and_o thou_o shall_v know_v the_o lord_n the_o church_n be_v espouse_v unto_o jesus_n christ_n therefore_o saint_n paul_n say_v i_o have_v prepare_v you_o for_o one_o husband_n to_o present_v you_o as_o a_o pure_a virgin_n unto_o christ_n therefore_o as_o the_o spouse_n and_o marry_a wife_n owe_v her_o subjection_n submission_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o who_o wife_n she_o be_v and_o in_o all_o honesty_n duetifulnesse_n ought_v to_o apply_v herself_o to_o the_o will_n of_o her_o husband_n even_o so_o ought_v the_o church_n and_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o dutiful_a obedience_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o god_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n for_o this_o cause_n saint_n 5._o ephe._n 5._o paul_n institute_v and_o make_v a_o large_a comparison_n betwixt_o the_o wife_n and_o the_o church_n christ_n and_o the_o husband_n that_o by_o the_o mutual_a collation_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o marry_a wife_n and_o the_o anologicall_a proportion_n betwixt_o they_o both_o the_o wife_n may_v learn_v obedience_n to_o her_o husband_n and_o the_o church_n and_o saint_n their_o subjection_n to_o god_n who_o only_a word_n must_v be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n who_o will_v in_o all_o thing_n we_o must_v obey_v to_o who_o commandment_n we_o must_v be_v applyable_a which_o be_v our_o reverend_a submission_n unto_o god_n lay_v therefore_o aside_o all_o envy_n malice_n contention_n wrath_n indignation_n fight_v quarrel_v whereunto_o we_o be_v move_v by_o the_o contentious_a spirit_n of_o satan_n we_o must_v in_o all_o humility_n of_o our_o mind_n submit_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v submit_v yourselves_o too_o god_n man_n submit_v themselves_o unto_o
great_o break_v when_o he_o roar_v for_o very_a grief_n of_o his_o heart_n daniel_n the_o holy_a saint_n and_o man_n of_o god_n in_o like_a manner_n 9_o dan._n 9_o afflict_v and_o chastise_v himself_o with_o sackcloth_n fast_v and_o ash_n for_o his_o own_o sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n thus_o have_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n do_v thus_o must_v all_o they_o do_v which_o fear_n god_n by_o true_a repentance_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o true_a mortification_n of_o their_o life_n chastise_v themselves_o which_o be_v the_o suffering_n of_o affliction_n which_o the_o apostle_n here_o teach_v suffer_v affliction_n this_o place_n nothing_o favour_v their_o heresy_n which_o hold_v that_o they_o ought_v to_o beat_v themselves_o with_o scourge_n papist_n jesuite_n and_o papist_n for_o that_o it_o do_v more_o put_v away_o sin_n than_o any_o confession_n which_o their_o dote_a folly_n they_o compare_v with_o martyrdom_n of_o which_o sect_n of_o heretic_n alphonsus_n speak_v who_o because_o they_o scourge_v themselves_o be_v call_v flagellarij_fw-la or_o flagellantes_fw-la se_fw-la beat_v themselves_o heresis_fw-la alphonsus_n de_fw-fr castro_n lib._n 2._o cont_n heresis_fw-la who_o heresy_n have_v patronage_n neither_o in_o the_o old_a nor_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n neither_o of_o man_n nor_o woman_n in_o all_o the_o whole_a scripture_n commend_v neither_o must_v it_o foster_v the_o foolish_a opinion_n of_o wicked_a jesuite_n and_o popish_a person_n who_o for_o vainglory_n for_o opinion_n of_o desert_n and_o merit_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n at_o certain_a time_n scourge_v and_o beat_v themselves_o in_o like_a manner_n but_o of_o that_o popish_a practice_n we_o have_v no_o example_n either_o of_o holy_a patriarch_n prince_n or_o prophet_n either_o of_o bless_a apostle_n evangelist_n or_o martyr_n neither_o of_o man_n woman_n or_o saint_n whatsoever_o in_o scripture_n mention_v neither_o any_o commandment_n counsel_n or_o exhortation_n either_o in_o the_o old_a or_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n neither_o from_o god_n christ_n the_o prophet_n or_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o find_v we_o any_o jot_n title_n syllable_n in_o all_o the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o be_v that_o practice_n as_o draw_v from_o heretic_n condemn_v and_o disallow_v here_o the_o chastise_v of_o ourselves_o &_o the_o suffering_n of_o affliction_n by_o the_o apostle_n specify_v be_v the_o unfeigned_a repentance_n of_o our_o heart_n for_o sin_n commit_v &_o our_o true_a humiliation_n before_o god_n for_o the_o same_o which_o s._n james_n here_o commend_v unto_o we_o suffer_v affliction_n 2._o the_o way_n whereby_o this_o our_o humble_v and_o chastise_v of_o ourselves_o be_v perform_v be_v also_o here_o express_v and_o it_o be_v in_o four_o thing_n which_o be_v as_o sign_n and_o token_n of_o the_o true_a chasten_n of_o ourselves_o fore_o god_n 1_o man_n show_v their_o chastise_v in_o their_o sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n of_o heart_n which_o be_v not_o the_o least_o token_n of_o afflict_v affliction_n sign_n of_o this_o outward_a affliction_n ourselves_o and_o of_o our_o suffer_a affliction_n prescribe_v by_o the_o apostle_n which_o be_v the_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o our_o true_a repentance_n before_o god_n this_o sorrow_a and_o heaviness_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v that_o contrite_a spirit_n that_o humble_v and_o break_a heart_n which_o 7._o psal_n 51._o 2._o cor._n 7._o be_v a_o sacrifice_n acceptable_a and_o pleasant_a before_o god_n which_o sorrow_n saint_n paul_n commend_v even_o that_o sorrow_n which_o lead_v to_o repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o i_o now_o rejoice_v say_v he_o not_o that_o you_o sorrow_v but_o that_o you_o 5._o 1._o cor._n 5._o sorrow_v to_o repentance_n this_o godly_a sorrow_n saint_n paul_n require_v in_o the_o corinthian_n for_o that_o they_o have_v tolerate_v the_o incestuous_a adulterer_n you_o be_v puff_v up_o and_o have_v not_o rather_o sorrow_v that_o he_o that_o have_v do_v this_o deed_n may_v be_v put_v from_o among_o you_o this_o be_v that_o inward_a grief_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o in_o their_o heart_n they_o conceive_v for_o their_o sin_n commit_v against_o god_n and_o thereby_o show_v their_o afflict_a and_o chastise_v of_o themselves_o before_o he_o thus_o holy_a david_n by_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n commit_v show_v himself_o humble_v and_o afflict_v before_o god_n as_o both_o in_o the_o story_n and_o in_o his_o psalm_n of_o lamentable_a repentance_n be_v affirm_v manasses_n 33._o 2._o kin._n 12._o psal_n 51._o 2._o chron._n 33._o have_v do_v many_o thing_n against_o god_n to_o despite_v the_o lord_n withal_o be_v carry_v away_o into_o captivity_n humble_v himself_o and_o afflict_a himself_o by_o repentance_n which_o in_o his_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n he_o conceyve_v appear_v marry_o magdalen_n chastise_v and_o afflict_v herself_o for_o sin_n by_o repentance_n give_v manifest_a token_n thereof_o in_o the_o great_a sorrow_n which_o she_o show_v herself_o to_o have_v conceyve_v even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o jesus_n christ_n saint_n peter_n have_v deny_v his_o master_n show_v himself_o to_o have_v be_v 26._o mat._n 26._o therefore_o chastened_a in_o conceive_v such_o great_a grief_n and_o heaviness_n of_o heart_n as_o force_v he_o to_o go_v out_o of_o the_o judgement_n hall_n which_o be_v the_o house_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n and_o to_o weep_v bittet_o thus_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n call_v to_o remembrance_n their_o iniquity_n and_o sin_n aga_v god_n commit_v and_o therefore_o afflict_v themselves_o by_o repentance_n before_o the_o lord_n begin_v their_o afflict_a and_o chastise_v themselves_o with_o sorrow_n and_o this_o sorrow_n bewray_v itself_o partly_o in_o hang_v down_o of_o the_o head_n in_o the_o cast_n down_o of_o the_o countenance_n partly_o in_o outwart_a behaviour_n and_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n partly_o in_o our_o speech_n and_o word_n which_o be_v the_o witness_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o give_v testimony_n of_o our_o hearty_a sorrow_n and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o thing_n wherein_o the_o chastise_v and_o afflict_v ourselves_o appear_v 2_o as_o the_o chastise_v and_o afflict_v of_o ourselves_o consist_v in_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n conceive_v for_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o in_o like_a manner_n appear_v in_o our_o weep_a and_o lament_v for_o the_o same_o when_o we_o power_n out_o tear_n before_o god_n in_o token_n of_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n unto_o he_o which_o thing_n must_v not_o be_v count_v altogether_o effeminate_a and_o such_o as_o become_v woman_n only_o but_o it_o be_v even_o in_o the_o best_a man_n and_o most_o holy_a saint_n of_o god_n a_o thing_n commendable_a and_o high_o to_o be_v praise_v be_v join_v with_o true_a faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o which_o cause_n david_n the_o princely_a prophet_n and_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o confess_v that_o in_o sign_n of_o his_o chastise_v of_o himself_o 6._o psal_n 6._o by_o true_a repentance_n he_o wet_v his_o bed_n and_o water_v his_o couse_n with_o tear_n when_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v find_v and_o bring_v to_o josiah_n the_o godly_a and_o virtuous_a prince_n and_o he_o thereby_o have_v perceyve_v how_o great_o the_o people_n 22._o 4._o king_n 22._o have_v offend_v in_o sign_n of_o his_o humility_n and_o chastise_v of_o himself_o with_o true_a repentance_n he_o weep_v before_o the_o lord_n the_o prophet_n joel_n call_v the_o people_n to_o this_o afflict_v of_o themselves_o by_o true_a repentance_n therein_o he_o require_v 2._o joel._n 2._o weep_v turn_v say_v he_o unto_o the_o lord_n with_o weep_v fast_v and_o mourn_v the_o prophet_n call_v the_o people_n to_o repentance_n have_v exhort_v they_o to_o mourn_v &_o weep_v before_o the_o lord_n saint_n peter_n for_o fear_n of_o the_o jew_n have_v deny_v and_o for_o swear_v his_o master_n christ_n at_o the_o look_a back_n of_o christ_n he_o remember_v himself_o he_o repent_v 26._o mat._n 26._o he_o of_o his_o sin_n his_o heart_n melt_v and_o rend_v in_o piece_n as_o it_o be_v for_o sorrow_n and_o to_o testify_v his_o humiliate_a of_o himself_o for_o the_o sin_n commit_v he_o go_v out_o and_o weep_v bitter_o to_o this_o purpose_n therefore_o this_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o saint_n to_o suffer_v affliction_n to_o chastise_v themselves_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n show_v the_o way_n and_o manner_n how_o it_o must_v be_v do_v teach_v that_o it_o must_v be_v in_o sorrow_o and_o weep_v herehence_a than_o we_o see_v what_o the_o true_a use_n of_o weep_v be_v and_o for_o what_o cause_n we_o may_v weep_v lawful_o to_o utter_v the_o sorrow_o of_o our_o heart_n to_o testify_v our_o true_a repentance_n to_o god_n to_o witness_v our_o afflict_v of_o ourselves_o for_o our_o sin_n against_o god_n commit_v we_o be_v exhort_v weep_v why_o the_o saiâ—â—_n may_v weep_v to_o weep_v saint_n augustine_n that_o grave_n and_o reverend_a
of_o pride_n by_o the_o apostle_n principal_o intend_v and_o speak_v against_o in_o this_o part_n of_o scripture_n this_o mischief_n have_v be_v in_o all_o time_n and_o man_n there_o have_v be_v always_o who_o through_o the_o pride_n of_o their_o heart_n will_v have_v bring_v the_o whole_a world_n to_o live_v at_o their_o pleasure_n and_o to_o come_v to_o their_o call_n and_o lure_n in_o the_o which_o their_o conceive_a imagination_n if_o any_o resist_v withstand_v and_o refuse_v they_o censure_v they_o judge_v they_o speak_v evil_a of_o and_o condemn_v they_o be_v there_o not_o think_v you_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o prophet_n man_n puff_v up_o with_o this_o pride_n of_o spirit_n who_o condemn_v arrogant_o censure_v foolish_o slander_v wrongful_o the_o holy_a prophet_n and_o people_n of_o god_n for_o that_o they_o will_v not_o live_v after_o their_o pleasure_n do_v not_o the_o proud_a etc._n mat._n 9_o 12._o 15._o etc._n etc._n scribe_n pharisy_n priest_n and_o prince_n of_o the_o people_n condemn_v and_o speak_v evil_a of_o christ_n and_o his_o disciple_n because_o they_o will_v not_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n conformable_a unto_o they_o do_v not_o the_o wicked_a in_o the_o day_n of_o saint_n peter_n speak_v evil_a of_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o elect_a servant_n of_o god_n because_o they_o will_v not_o live_v according_a to_o 4._o 1._o peter_n 4._o their_o line_n and_o rule_v and_o run_v on_o with_o they_o the_o same_o race_n of_o riot_n be_v their_o heart_n otherwise_o affect_v and_o not_o rather_o swell_v and_o blow_v up_o with_o like_a pride_n who_o challenge_v to_o themselves_o wisdom_n zeal_n godliness_n above_o their_o brethren_n and_o both_o in_o the_o common_a wealth_n and_o in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n will_v have_v all_o thing_n do_v say_v and_o order_v at_o their_o pleasure_n and_o speak_v evil_a of_o all_o man_n that_o do_v not_o there_o after_o be_v there_o not_o many_o of_o our_o own_o coat_n and_o calling_n the_o minister_n of_o christ_n jesus_n who_o because_o they_o can_v not_o have_v all_o man_n to_o be_v as_o themselves_o be_v and_o thing_n in_o the_o church_n at_o their_o pleasure_n order_v and_o all_o thing_n do_v as_o they_o will_v have_v they_o speak_v evil_a of_o they_o which_o excel_v in_o authority_n privy_o refourme_v and_o talk_v with_o the_o parishioner_n against_o their_o pastor_n not_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o their_o imagination_n which_o uncharitablie_o unchristianly_a unbrother_o nay_o judasly_n betray_v their_o brethren_n and_o bring_v by_o their_o libel_n spread_v abroad_o the_o good_a name_n of_o such_o their_o fellow_n minister_n as_o never_o have_v be_v detect_v of_o any_o notorious_a crime_n into_o question_n and_o by_o their_o slanderous_a and_o malicious_a speech_n have_v great_o diminish_v their_o credit_n empeach_v their_o estimation_n wherein_o before_o they_o have_v be_v and_o bring_v they_o into_o contempt_n with_o man_n be_v not_o this_o the_o mischief_n of_o pride_n which_o make_v they_o to_o condemn_v and_o speak_v evil_a of_o every_o thing_n and_o person_n whosoever_o please_v not_o they_o and_o be_v not_o according_a to_o their_o mind_n wherefore_o let_v i_o exhort_v all_o such_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n to_o examine_v their_o own_o affection_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o closet_n of_o their_o own_o thought_n to_o cast_v down_o their_o presumptuous_a and_o peremptory_a judgement_n to_o leave_v the_o steal_v away_o of_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o people_n from_o their_o ordinary_a pastor_n by_o mislike_v of_o their_o lawful_a and_o tolerable_a do_n and_o let_v i_o in_o the_o bowel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n beseech_v they_o and_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n entreat_v they_o that_o when_o thing_n be_v not_o to_o their_o mind_n yea_o if_o there_o be_v blemish_n spot_v and_o wrinkle_n in_o the_o face_n of_o the_o church_n as_o there_o shall_v be_v to_o the_o end_n that_o with_o patience_n they_o will_v bear_v they_o as_o become_v saint_n with_o prayer_n they_o will_v seek_v to_o redress_v they_o that_o they_o speak_v not_o evil_a against_o such_o as_o in_o opinion_n vary_v from_o they_o that_o they_o pour_v not_o out_o the_o poison_n venom_n and_o rancour_n of_o their_o heart_n by_o condemn_v their_o brethren_n that_o they_o tear_v not_o in_o sunder_o the_o unseam_v coat_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o their_o bitter_a contend_v with_o backbiting_a and_o discredit_v of_o their_o fellow_n labourer_n and_o work_v fellow_n in_o the_o lord_n harvest_n but_o that_o they_o take_v singular_a heed_n and_o have_v special_a care_n to_o abandon_v and_o abolish_v this_o mischief_n of_o pride_n and_o to_o hold_v fast_o this_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n speak_v not_o evil_a one_o of_o another_o brethren_n 1_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n 1_o and_o this_o evil_n he_o dissuade_v by_o four_o reason_n 1_o from_o the_o violate_v of_o god_n law_n which_o be_v break_v and_o violate_v of_o we_o when_o in_o the_o pride_n of_o our_o mind_n we_o condemn_v and_o speak_v evil_a of_o our_o brethren_n thereof_o saint_n james_n speak_v in_o this_o wise_a he_o that_o speak_v evil_a of_o his_o brother_n or_o condemn_v his_o brother_n speak_v evil_a of_o the_o law_n and_o condemn_v the_o law_n thus_o when_o we_o speak_v evil_a of_o our_o brethren_n and_o condemn_v they_o because_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o our_o will_n neither_o live_v according_a to_o our_o pleasure_n we_o be_v not_o only_o injurious_a to_o our_o brethren_n but_o we_o be_v injurious_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n whereof_o we_o speak_v evil_a and_o which_o we_o condemn_v in_o speak_v evil_a and_o condemn_v our_o brethren_n to_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o law_n and_o to_o condemn_v it_o be_v a_o great_a sin_n and_o great_a evil_a therefore_o must_v we_o not_o speak_v evil_a or_o condemn_v our_o brethren_n because_o thereby_o the_o law_n be_v evil_o speak_v of_o and_o condemn_v by_o us._n how_o do_v the_o law_n sustain_v injury_n in_o thus_o iniury_v brethren_n how_o speak_v we_o evil_a of_o the_o law_n when_o we_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o brethren_n of_o our_o brethren_n how_o be_v it_o violate_v how_o be_v it_o evil_n speak_v of_o and_o condemn_v when_o our_o brethren_n be_v evil_o speak_v of_o and_o condemn_v by_o we_o god_n law_n teach_v we_o not_o to_o condemn_v not_o to_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o brethren_n when_o notwithstanding_o this_o law_n we_o do_v and_o will_v speak_v evil_a and_o condemn_v our_o brethren_n then_o we_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o law_n and_o condemn_v it_o in_o effect_n because_o we_o will_v not_o be_v bridle_v thereby_o when_o we_o will_v not_o be_v restrain_v from_o proud_a and_o arrogant_a condemn_v nor_o withhold_v from_o speak_v evil_a of_o our_o brethren_n by_o this_o law_n of_o god_n when_o we_o violate_v and_o break_v this_o law_n and_o do_v contrary_a thereunto_o our_o deed_n speak_v even_o as_o it_o be_v of_o the_o law_n that_o it_o be_v not_o worthy_a that_o it_o be_v not_o good_a enough_o to_o be_v the_o bridle_n and_o rule_v of_o our_o life_n when_o this_o law_n say_v thou_o shall_v not_o slander_v or_o speak_v evil_a of_o thy_o neighbour_n 7._o levit._fw-la 19_o matth._n 7._o when_o this_o law_n say_v judge_v not_o lest_o you_o be_v judge_v condemn_v not_o lest_o you_o be_v condemn_v and_o yet_o we_o will_v speak_v evil_a of_o our_o brethren_n and_o condemn_v they_o do_v we_o not_o say_v as_o it_o be_v by_o deed_n which_o in_o this_o matter_n speak_v for_o we_o that_o this_o law_n shall_v not_o teach_v we_o it_o shall_v not_o bridle_v our_o tongue_n we_o will_v not_o thereby_o be_v restrain_v thus_o in_o effect_n we_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o law_n and_o condemn_v it_o as_o unsufficient_a unperfect_a unworthy_a to_o teach_v we_o thus_o in_o our_o action_n and_o by_o our_o deed_n we_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o law_n and_o condemn_v it_o as_o not_o wise_a enough_o as_o not_o good_a enough_o as_o not_o circumspect_a enough_o thus_o we_o find_v fault_n with_o the_o law_n as_o if_o it_o do_v not_o well_o in_o forbid_v we_o to_o speak_v evil_a one_o of_o another_o and_o thus_o in_o the_o action_n and_o practice_n of_o our_o life_n we_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o law_n and_o condemn_v it_o when_o we_o speak_v evil_a of_o our_o brethren_n and_o condemn_v they_o which_o thing_n the_o law_n forbid_v wherein_o it_o fare_v with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o it_o often_o fare_v with_o the_o positive_a law_n of_o prince_n for_o when_o positive_a and_o civil_a law_n and_o statute_n be_v make_v by_o prince_n in_o their_o common_a wealth_n for_o the_o government_n and_o order_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n and_o man_n infringe_v break_v and_o violate_v they_o neither_o will_v resour_n i_o their_o manner_n according_a to_o the_o prescript_n thereof_o do_v not_o they_o
denounce_v destruction_n &_o unhappiness_n against_o the_o wicked_a this_o commination_n &_o threaten_v of_o extreme_a calamity_n 48._o jere._n 48._o be_v familiar_a in_o all_o the_o scripture_n when_o jeremie_n the_o prophet_n shall_v foretell_v the_o destruction_n of_o moab_n &_o their_o extreme_a calamity_n through_o captivity_n by_o nabuchodonozor_n before_o he_o fight_v with_o pharaoh_n necho_n king_n of_o the_o egyptian_n he_o in_o this_o wise_a denounce_v their_o destruction_n woe_n be_v unto_o nebo_n for_o it_o be_v waste_v keriathaim_n be_v confound_v and_o take_v misgab_n be_v confound_v and_o afraid_a the_o prophet_n isai_n foretell_v 3._o isai_n 3._o the_o plague_n which_o the_o wicked_a shall_v suffer_v cry_v out_o wo_n be_v unto_o the_o wicked_a it_o shall_v be_v evil_a with_o he_o for_o the_o work_n and_o reward_n of_o his_o hand_n shall_v be_v give_v he_o and_o a_o little_a after_o denounce_v the_o vengeance_n of_o god_n upon_o 5._o isai_n 5._o the_o covetous_a drunkard_n wanton_n and_o the_o like_a which_o seek_v all_o occasion_n to_o harden_v their_o conscience_n in_o sin_n and_o all_o provocation_n and_o allurement_n to_o prick_v they_o on_o and_o stir_v they_o forward_o to_o all_o wickedness_n against_o every_o of_o they_o he_o denounce_v misery_n and_o calamity_n under_o the_o common_a phrase_n of_o scripture_n woe_n say_v he_o to_o they_o which_o join_v house_n to_o house_n woe_n to_o they_o that_o rise_v early_a to_o follow_v drunkenness_n woe_n to_o they_o which_o draw_v iniquity_n with_o cord_n of_o vanity_n and_o sin_n with_o cart_n rope_n who_o 29._o isai_n 29._o also_o entreat_v of_o their_o wretchedness_n who_o like_a hypocrite_n in_o heart_n despise_v god_n word_n mock_v at_o the_o admonition_n of_o the_o prophet_n yet_o outward_o set_v a_o fair_a face_n on_o the_o matter_n and_o pretend_v in_o behaviour_n religion_n and_o godliness_n under_o the_o same_o phrase_n denounce_v their_o destruction_n woe_n be_v unto_o they_o which_o seek_v deep_a to_o hide_v their_o counsel_n from_o the_o lord_n for_o their_o work_n be_v in_o darkness_n and_o they_o say_v who_o see_v or_o know_v we_o in_o another_o place_n foretell_v their_o calamity_n who_o contrary_a to_o 30._o isai_n 30._o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n and_o their_o solemn_a promise_n unto_o he_o depend_v not_o upon_o his_o protection_n and_o mighty_a power_n but_o seek_v succour_n in_o their_o adversity_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o strange_a prince_n he_o say_v woe_n unto_o the_o rebellious_a child_n who_o seek_v counsel_n but_o not_o at_o i_o and_o cover_v with_o a_o cover_n but_o not_o my_o spirit_n that_o they_o may_v lay_v sin_n upon_o sin_n wo_n unto_o they_o that_o go_v down_o into_o 31._o isai_n 31._o egypt_n for_o help_v and_o stay_v upon_o horse_n and_o charret_n because_o they_o be_v many_o and_o in_o horseman_n because_o they_o be_v very_o strong_a but_o they_o look_v not_o unto_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n neither_o seekeunto_o the_o lord_n amos_n denounce_v many_o plague_n against_o many_o people_n 6._o amos._n 6._o and_o place_n in_o his_o prophecy_n under_o this_o form_n wherefore_o foretell_v such_o wicked_a and_o profane_a rich_a man_n as_o give_v themselves_o to_o all_o volupteousnesse_n without_o regard_n have_v to_o the_o miserable_a distress_n of_o their_o brethren_n in_o like_a manner_n cry_v out_o and_o denounce_v against_o they_o woe_n to_o those_o that_o be_v at_o ease_n in_o zion_n and_o trust_v in_o the_o mountain_n of_o samaria_n which_o be_v famous_a at_o the_o begin_n of_o nation_n and_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n come_v to_o they_o go_v you_o unto_o calneth_n and_o see_v and_o from_o thence_o go_v to_o hamach_n the_o great_a then_o go_v to_o gath_n of_o the_o philistine_n be_v they_o better_a than_o these_o kingdom_n or_o the_o border_n of_o their_o land_n great_a than_o your_o border_n you_o that_o put_v away_o far_o from_o you_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o approach_v to_o the_o seat_n of_o iniquity_n they_o lie_v upon_o bed_n of_o ivory_n and_o stretch_v themselves_o upon_o their_o bed_n and_o eat_v the_o lamb_n of_o the_o flock_n and_o the_o calf_n out_o of_o the_o stall_n they_o sing_v to_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o viol_n they_o invent_v to_o themselves_o instrument_n of_o music_n like_o david_n they_o drink_v wine_n in_o bowl_n and_o anoint_v themselves_o with_o the_o chief_a ointment_n but_o no_o man_n be_v sorry_a for_o the_o affliction_n of_o joseph_n abacuc_n foreshow_v the_o punishment_n of_o god_n which_o shall_v light_v upon_o the_o head_n of_o covetous_a cruel_a 2._o abacuc_n 2._o and_o corrupt_a person_n break_v out_o and_o cry_v woe_n unto_o he_o that_o build_v a_o town_n with_o blood_n and_o erect_v a_o city_n by_o iniquity_n many_o the_o like_a we_o read_v and_o hear_v in_o the_o prophet_n from_o who_o if_o we_o discend_v and_o come_v to_o christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n shall_v we_o not_o see_v that_o by_o like_a speech_n he_o denounce_v like_o destruction_n against_o the_o wicked_a do_v not_o christ_n 6._o luc._n 6._o our_o lord_n and_o master_n foretell_v they_o that_o be_v full_a in_o this_o world_n and_o live_v in_o all_o looseness_n and_o licentiousness_n of_o life_n and_o such_o as_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n vainglory_n ambition_n and_o arrogancy_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o misery_n when_o he_o cry_v out_o against_o they_o woe_n be_v unto_o you_o which_o be_v full_a for_o you_o shall_v hunger_n woe_n to_o you_o which_o now_o laugh_v for_o you_o shall_v mourn_v and_o weep_v woe_n unto_o you_o when_o man_n speak_v well_o of_o you_o for_o so_o do_v their_o father_n to_o the_o false_a prophet_n do_v he_o not_o denounce_v like_o miserable_a 11._o mat._n 11._o calamity_n against_o the_o city_n of_o corozin_n bethsaida_n and_o capernaum_n when_o he_o in_o this_o wise_a upbray_v they_o for_o their_o unthankfulness_n and_o impenitency_n wo_n to_o thou_o corozin_n woe_n to_o thou_o bethsaida_n for_o if_o the_o miracle_n do_v in_o you_o have_v be_v do_v in_o tyrus_n and_o sidon_n they_o have_v long_o since_o repent_v in_o sack_n cloth_n and_o ash_n very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o it_o shall_v be_v easy_a for_o tyrus_n and_o sidon_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n then_o for_o you_o and_o thou_o capernaum_n which_o be_v lift_v up_o to_o heaven_n shall_v be_v cast_v down_o unto_o hell_n for_o if_o the_o notable_a sign_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o thou_o have_v be_v do_v in_o sodom_n and_o gomorra_n they_o have_v remain_v until_o this_o day_n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o it_o shall_v be_v easy_a for_o they_o of_o the_o land_n of_o sodom_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n then_o for_o thou_o do_v not_o christ_n threaten_v like_o calamity_n against_o 23._o mat._n 23._o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisy_n for_o their_o hypocrisy_n under_o the_o same_o form_n of_o commination_n when_o he_o break_v our_o and_z say_v woe_n be_v to_o you_o scribe_n and_o pharisy_n hypocrite_n for_o you_o this_fw-mi mint_n and_o anise_v and_o commine_v and_o leave_v the_o weighty_a matter_n of_o the_o law_n as_o judgement_n mercy_n and_o fidelity_n these_o ought_v you_o to_o have_v do_v and_o not_o leave_v the_o other_o undo_v you_o blind_a guide_n which_o strain_n at_o a_o gnat_n and_o swallow_v up_o a_o camel_n woe_n be_v to_o you_o scribe_n and_o pharisy_n hypocrite_n for_o you_o make_v clean_o the_o upper_a side_n of_o the_o cup_n and_o platter_n but_o within_o you_o be_v full_a of_o bribery_n and_o excess_n do_v not_o saint_n paul_n show_v what_o misery_n calamity_n 9_o 1._o cor._n 9_o and_o punishment_n he_o shall_v suffer_v if_o he_o preach_v not_o the_o gospel_n note_v it_o in_o the_o same_o phrase_n of_o speech_n woe_n unto_o i_o if_o i_o preach_v not_o the_o gospel_n do_v not_o jude_n under_o a_o woe_n denounce_v all_o misery_n 11._o judas_n v._n 11._o upon_o the_o wicked_a wo_n unto_o they_o for_o they_o have_v follow_v the_o way_n of_o cain_n and_o be_v cast_v away_o by_o the_o deceate_n of_o balam_n wage_n and_o perish_v in_o the_o gain_n say_v of_o core_n do_v 10._o reve._n 8._o 9_o 10._o not_o the_o angel_n in_o the_o holy_a revelation_n under_o the_o three_o woe_n therein_o mention_v express_v all_o the_o misery_n and_o calamity_n of_o the_o wicked_a our_o apostle_n according_a to_o the_o use_n and_o manner_n of_o the_o prophet_n our_o saviour_n &_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n albeit_o in_o another_o form_n of_o speech_n yet_o to_o like_a purpose_n denounce_v against_o the_o wicked_a extreme_a destruction_n and_o calamity_n go_v to_o now_o you_o rich_a man_n weep_v and_o howl_n for_o the_o misery_n that_o shall_v come_v upon_o you_o so_o than_o if_o we_o run_v over_o the_o book_n of_o the_o scripture_n if_o we_o peruse_v the_o work_n of_o the_o prophet_n if_o we_o cast_v our_o eye_n upon_o the_o
practice_n of_o christ_n or_o look_v unto_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n we_o shall_v see_v and_o find_v that_o in_o all_o time_n destruction_n calamity_n and_o misery_n have_v be_v denounce_v against_o man_n according_a whereunto_o he_o foretell_v in_o this_o place_n their_o destruction_n to_o the_o profane_a man_n of_o the_o world_n and_o say_v go_v to_o you_o rich_a man_n weep_v and_o howl_v etc._n etc._n this_o be_v the_o denounce_v of_o calamity_n in_o the_o second_o place_n the_o person_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v against_o who_o he_o thus_o denounce_v who_o by_o the_o apostle_n be_v specify_v go_v to_o now_o you_o rich_a man_n the_o rich_a man_n then_o of_o the_o world_n be_v they_o against_o who_o the_o apostle_n threaten_v what_o shall_v we_o say_v be_v all_o rich_a man_n under_o this_o denouncement_n and_o commination_n shall_v they_o all_o weep_v and_o howl_v for_o their_o misery_n which_o shall_v come_v upon_o they_o be_v abraham_n the_o 13_o gen._n 12._o &_o 13_o noble_a patriarch_n who_o riches_n be_v great_a and_o his_o wealth_n exceed_v subject_a to_o this_o or_o the_o like_a judgement_n be_v isaac_n 26._o gen._n 26._o his_o son_n who_o for_o his_o herd_n of_o cattle_n flock_n of_o sheep_n and_o other_o riches_n the_o philistine_n envy_v under_o this_o commination_n be_v david_n the_o king_n a_o man_n according_a to_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n himself_o great_o enrich_v by_o god_n hereunto_o subject_a be_v hezechiah_n or_o josias_n the_o famous_a prince_n who_o zeal_n to_o god_n religion_n and_o glory_n the_o scripture_n have_v renown_v be_v the_o centurion_n mention_v in_o the_o gospel_n 10._o mat._n 8._o act._n 10._o and_o story_n of_o the_o apostle_n man_n of_o wealth_n condemn_v by_o this_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n no_o assure_o for_o these_o and_o many_o more_o mention_v in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n have_v be_v wealthy_a and_o scotfree_a yet_o godly_a also_o neither_o do_v james_n denounce_v this_o against_o all_o man_n which_o be_v rich_a without_o all_o exception_n for_o riches_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o oftentimes_o bestow_v upon_o the_o most_o elect_a and_o most_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n for_o the_o which_o they_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o this_o condemnation_n commination_n and_o threaten_v wherefore_o as_o when_o christ_n have_v tell_v his_o disciple_n 19_o mat._n 19_o that_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o a_o camel_n to_o pass_v through_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o needle_n then_o for_o a_o scotfree_a man_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n he_o expound_v his_o meaning_n for_o he_o mean_v 10._o mar._n 10._o not_o of_o all_o rich_a man_n in_o general_a but_o of_o such_o as_o trust_v in_o their_o riches_n which_o he_o plain_o protest_v to_o his_o disciple_n who_o take_v a_o occasion_n thereby_o to_o doubt_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o many_o even_o so_o when_o the_o apostle_n threaten_v scotfree_a man_n who_o utter_a destruction_n and_o calamity_n he_o denounce_v he_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o all_o rich_a man_n without_o exception_n for_o there_o be_v many_o rich_a who_o use_v their_o riches_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o their_o poor_a brethren_n who_o be_v to_o be_v exempt_v from_o this_o commination_n of_o the_o apostle_n manifest_a it_o be_v by_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o place_n that_o his_o drift_n be_v only_o to_o condemn_v profane_a and_o wicked_a rich_a man_n who_o abuse_v their_o riches_n and_o wealth_n to_o all_o impiety_n iniquity_n and_o ungodliness_n who_o life_n be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n who_o heart_n be_v oppress_v with_o cruelty_n who_o wallow_v and_o welter_v in_o uncleanness_n of_o the_o flesh_n who_o altogether_o flow_v in_o pleasure_n these_o be_v they_o who_o the_o apostle_n call_v to_o weep_v and_o howl_v these_o be_v they_o against_o who_o this_o destruction_n be_v denounce_v who_o exceed_v in_o abundance_n of_o all_o thing_n live_v at_o ease_n and_o in_o all_o security_n geve_v themselves_o over_o to_o all_o vanity_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o their_o jollity_n have_v just_a cause_n of_o mourning_n then_o of_o mirth_n of_o sorrow_n then_o of_o joy_n of_o weep_v then_o of_o laughter_n of_o howl_v then_o of_o rejoice_v for_o that_o riches_n in_o wicked_a person_n be_v the_o occasion_n of_o manifold_a mischief_n they_o gender_v vain_a hope_n they_o nourish_v wicked_a confidence_n they_o hatch_v fraud_n and_o deceate_n they_o cause_v oppression_n extortion_n wrongful_a deal_n voluptuousness_n intemperancy_n and_o pride_n the_o mother_n of_o all_o wickedness_n which_o when_o they_o consider_v they_o have_v cause_n to_o lament_v see_v that_o so_o sharp_a a_o sentence_n so_o straight_o a_o judgement_n so_o bitter_a a_o commination_n be_v give_v out_o against_o they_o go_v to_o now_o you_o rich_a man_n against_o like_o profane_a covetous_a rich_a man_n the_o like_a threaten_n be_v go_v out_o by_o other_o isai_n the_o prophet_n denounce_v vengeance_n and_o calamity_n upon_o those_o cruel_a and_o 5_o isai_n 5_o profane_a rich_a man_n who_o in_o their_o unsatiable_a covetousness_n join_v house_n to_o house_n &_o land_n to_o land_n that_o they_o alone_o may_v dwell_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o prophet_n abacuk_n in_o like_a manner_n cry_v out_o against_o covetous_a rich_a man_n who_o by_o bribery_n and_o corruptition_n 2_o abac._n 2_o by_o cruelty_n and_o oppression_n enrich_v themselves_o woe_n to_o he_o that_o covet_v a_o evil_a covetousness_n to_o his_o own_o house_n that_o he_o may_v set_v his_o nest_n on_o high_a to_o escape_v from_o the_o power_n of_o evil_a thou_o have_v consult_v shame_n to_o thy_o own_o the_o apostle_n saint_n james_n therefore_o in_o decipher_v their_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a state_n to_o come_v and_o their_o future_a calamity_n whereof_o they_o shall_v taste_v when_o they_o shall_v drink_v up_o the_o dregs_n of_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n prepare_v for_o they_o exhort_v they_o to_o weep_v &_o how_o not_o thereby_o to_o prevent_v by_o repentance_n the_o misery_n to_o come_v but_o as_o without_o all_o hope_n and_o as_o plunge_v over_o head_n and_o ear_n in_o all_o despair_n with_o all_o horror_n and_o terror_n of_o mind_n to_o look_v daily_a for_o these_o misery_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v prevent_v nor_o avoid_v of_o they_o 4_o this_o thing_n these_o profane_a person_n must_v do_v because_o of_o the_o misery_n which_o they_o shall_v suffer_v and_o the_o eternal_a punishment_n whereof_o in_o fine_a they_o shall_v be_v partaker_n for_o though_o in_o this_o world_n they_o rejoice_v solace_n and_o repast_n themselves_o and_o take_v their_o pleasure_n upon_o earth_n as_o the_o rich_a chuff_n and_o carl_n do_v in_o the_o gospel_n who_o be_v costly_a apparel_v and_o fare_v delicious_o every_o day_n yet_o shall_v they_o be_v assure_v hereafter_o to_o taste_v of_o all_o misery_n and_o torment_n 16._o luke_n 16._o intolerable_a the_o recount_v &_o record_v whereof_o shall_v cause_v they_o to_o weep_v to_o wary_a to_o howl_v to_o cry_v to_o lament_v without_o cease_v and_o gnash_v their_o tooth_n for_o pain_n and_o punishment_n to_o come_v for_o see_v these_o be_v thrust_v clean_o out_o of_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n see_v they_o be_v exclude_v from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n the_o inheritance_n of_o god_n the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o saint_n see_v they_o hear_v in_o their_o own_o conscience_n the_o dreadful_a sentence_n of_o eternal_a condemnation_n pronounce_v against_o they_o see_v they_o have_v so_o bitter_a and_o sharp_a a_o judgement_n give_v of_o they_o and_o so_o heavy_a destruction_n threaten_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o apostle_n see_v they_o be_v conclude_v in_o that_o number_n which_o at_o the_o left_a hand_n of_o christ_n shall_v have_v their_o deserve_a reward_n to_o go_v 25._o mat._n 25._o in_o to_o hell_n fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n have_v they_o not_o cause_n for_o this_o extreme_a misery_n of_o all_o misery_n the_o great_a to_o weep_v and_o howl_v as_o they_o be_v advise_v by_o the_o apostle_n go_v to_o now_o you_o rich_a man_n who_o gold_n be_v your_o god_n who_o silver_n be_v your_o safety_n who_o felicity_n be_v worldly_a prosperity_n who_o glory_n be_v your_o shame_n be_v earthly_a mind_v weep_v and_o howl_v for_o the_o misery_n which_o shall_v come_v upon_o you_o which_o misery_n be_v not_o common_a but_o tragical_a and_o full_a of_o extreme_a calamity_n as_o the_o misery_n of_o aiax_n oedipus_n hercules_n or_o the_o like_a among_o the_o heathen_a by_o which_o the_o apostle_n teach_v the_o woeful_a event_n and_o unhappy_a end_n of_o the_o wicked_a which_o howsoever_o they_o pass_v their_o day_n here_o where_o sometime_o they_o taste_v of_o the_o cup_n of_o god_n wrath_n yet_o shall_v they_o in_o fine_a receive_v the_o just_a &_o full_a reward_n and_o
measure_n of_o their_o wickedness_n whereunto_o the_o apostle_n have_v respect_n in_o this_o place_n when_o he_o will_v they_o to_o weep_v and_o howl_v for_o their_o misery_n to_o come_v 5_o who_o misery_n be_v general_o touch_v as_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o comfortless_a lamentation_n so_o in_o the_o last_o place_n it_o be_v show_v wherein_o this_o their_o misery_n consist_v in_o this_o especial_o that_o the_o thing_n wherein_o they_o so_o great_o trust_v be_v vain_a and_o uncertain_a and_o shall_v testify_v against_o they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o their_o punishment_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o by_o their_o vain_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o these_o thing_n misery_n 1._o cause_o of_o their_o weep_a and_o the_o first_o point_n of_o their_o misery_n they_o heap_v and_o hoard_v up_o for_o themselves_o treasure_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n against_o the_o last_o day_n 1_o and_o first_o the_o thing_n wherein_o they_o trust_v be_v uncertain_a which_o appear_v both_o in_o general_a and_o in_o particular_a also_o in_o general_n riches_n be_v uncertain_a vain_a and_o transitory_a subject_n to_o manifold_a corruption_n which_o this_o apostle_n teach_v tell_v the_o profane_a and_o wicked_a rich_a man_n of_o the_o world_n that_o their_o riches_n be_v corrupt_a do_v not_o the_o holy_a scripture_n often_o foretell_v we_o of_o the_o corruption_n vanity_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o riches_n be_v it_o not_o a_o argument_n oftentimes_o beat_v upon_o in_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n be_v they_o not_o for_o great_a uncertainnes_n to_o be_v compare_v unto_o a_o ecle_fw-mi which_o wringe_v slide_v and_o slip_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n before_o we_o be_v aware_a thereof_o be_v they_o not_o like_o a_o bird_n which_o now_o we_o have_v in_o hand_n but_o our_o hand_n be_v open_v she_o fly_v from_o we_o and_o we_o can_v recover_v she_o 37._o psal_n 37._o solomon_n dissuade_v man_n from_o immoderate_a love_n and_o desire_v thereof_o geve_v this_o wise_a advice_n and_o council_n travel_v not_o too_o much_o to_o be_v rich_a but_o cease_v from_o such_o a_o purpose_n will_v thou_o cast_v thy_o eye_n upon_o it_o that_o be_v nothing_o for_o riches_n take_v she_o to_o her_o wing_n as_o a_o eagle_n and_o fly_v into_o the_o heaven_n who_o father_n the_o princely_a prophet_n david_n entreat_v of_o the_o uncertain_a condition_n of_o profane_a and_o wicked_a 37._o psal_n 37._o rich_a man_n cry_v out_o be_v it_o they_o be_v strong_a and_o shoot_v up_o as_o the_o green_a bay_fw-mi three_fw-mi yet_o be_v they_o cut_v of_o from_o the_o earth_n like_o grass_n and_o wither_v as_o the_o green_a herb_n they_o pass_v away_o and_o be_v not_o if_o thou_o seek_v their_o place_n thou_o shall_v not_o find_v it_o and_o solomon_n in_o his_o book_n of_o wisdom_n make_v the_o wicked_a 5._o wisdom_n 5._o scotfree_a man_n now_o burn_v and_o boil_v in_o hell_n torment_n to_o acknowledge_v the_o frailty_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o riches_n which_o pass_v and_o perish_v as_o a_o shadow_n or_o a_o post_n that_o pass_v by_o fly_v away_o as_o a_o arrow_n in_o the_o air_n a_o ship_n in_o the_o water_n a_o bird_n in_o the_o heaven_n our_o bless_a saviour_n entreat_v of_o the_o corruption_n of_o worldly_a riches_n confess_v 12._o mat._n 6._o luk._n 12._o they_o be_v subject_n to_o thief_n to_o the_o moth_n and_o canker_n the_o uncertainty_n whereof_o he_o show_v in_o the_o parable_n of_o he_o who_o enlarge_v his_o barn_n and_o say_v unto_o his_o soul_n soul_n eat_v drink_n and_o take_v thy_o pleasure_n for_o there_o be_v great_a store_n of_o riches_n repose_v and_o lay_v up_o for_o thou_o for_o many_o year_n to_o who_o it_o be_v reply_v by_o god_n that_o that_o night_n they_o shall_v take_v his_o soul_n from_o he_o and_o many_o fold_n experience_n teach_v we_o that_o when_o man_n have_v feather_v there_o nest_n at_o their_o pleasure_n and_o hope_v to_o live_v at_o ease_n many_o fair_a year_n and_o purpose_n with_o themselves_o to_o spend_v their_o day_n in_o jollity_n even_o then_o often_o time_n not_o lyve_n only_o but_o life_n be_v also_o take_v from_o they_o saint_n paul_n see_v the_o ftayltie_n and_o uncertain_a state_n of_o riches_n and_o the_o corruption_n where_o unto_o they_o be_v subject_n give_v they_o this_o epithet_n or_o addition_n 6._o 1._o timo._n 6._o uncertain_a charge_v they_o that_o be_v scotfree_a in_o this_o world_n that_o they_o trust_n not_o in_o uncertain_a riches_n this_o our_o apostle_n not_o vary_v from_o himself_o describe_v the_o brittle_a and_o fickle_a state_n of_o riches_n compare_v they_o to_o grass_n which_o be_v 4._o james._n 4._o subject_a to_o sudden_a &_o speady_a corruption_n for_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o sun_n arise_v with_o heat_n the_o grass_n wether_v and_o the_o flower_n fall_v away_o so_o subject_n be_v the_o state_n of_o riches_n to_o corruption_n and_o vanity_n though_o croesus_n king_n of_o lydia_n be_v of_o infinite_a riches_n so_o that_o it_o grow_v into_o a_o proverb_n rich_a than_o croesus_n yet_o come_v his_o riches_n and_o all_o his_o glorious_a pomp_n unto_o corruption_n when_o wage_n war_n against_o cyrus_n the_o king_n of_o persia_n he_o be_v overcome_v take_v and_o subdue_v though_o xerxes_n be_v never_o so_o rich_a that_o he_o conduct_v a_o infinite_a army_n of_o 1000000._o man_n against_o greece_n and_o with_o his_o ship_n make_v a_o bridge_n over_o the_o sea_n hellespont_n and_o through_o his_o riches_n wax_v so_o proud_a that_o he_o think_v not_o only_o that_o all_o man_n shall_v obey_v he_o but_o command_v the_o sea_n also_o to_o be_v quiet_a and_o calm_a and_o the_o mountain_n to_o give_v place_n unto_o he_o yet_o be_v his_o state_n subject_a to_o corruption_n when_o his_o army_n be_v discomfit_v by_o the_o navy_n of_o the_o grecian_n on_o the_o sea_n by_o the_o isle_n salamine_n insomuch_o as_o himself_o for_o the_o security_n of_o his_o own_o person_n be_v force_v to_o escape_v unknowen_a in_o a_o fisher_n boat_n and_o so_o with_o great_a dishonour_n and_o loss_n of_o infinite_a preparation_n man_n and_o riches_n return_v though_o many_o man_n in_o our_o memory_n and_o the_o memory_n of_o our_o forefather_n have_v in_o their_o time_n flourish_v in_o wealth_n yet_o their_o riches_n have_v corrupt_v and_o themselves_o oftentimes_o have_v be_v thereof_o sudden_o bereave_v or_o else_o their_o heir_n have_v not_o enjoy_v the_o riches_n of_o their_o father_n whereby_o it_o appear_v in_o plain_a evidence_n how_o subject_a to_o corruption_n our_o riches_n be_v that_o the_o apostle_n may_v right_o say_v that_o their_o riches_n be_v corrupt_v and_o therefore_o they_o trust_v to_o a_o thing_n uncertain_a and_o subject_a unto_o vanity_n and_o for_o love_n thereof_o leave_v the_o lord_n who_o for_o that_o contempt_n bring_v destruction_n upon_o they_o they_o ought_v to_o weep_v and_o howl_v for_o that_o point_n and_o part_n of_o their_o misetie_n see_v then_o in_o general_a that_o riches_n be_v thing_n uncertain_a and_o shall_v in_o fine_a vanish_v away_o and_o come_v to_o nothing_o see_v they_o be_v of_o no_o continuance_n but_o subject_a to_o alteration_n change_n and_o corruption_n see_v the_o time_n shall_v come_v wherein_o they_o shall_v perish_v from_o you_o and_o when_o you_o 9_o wisd_v 9_o shall_v say_v with_o the_o wicked_a in_o the_o wise_a man_n solomon_n what_o have_v pride_n profit_v we_o or_o what_o have_v the_o pomp_n of_o riches_n bring_v we_o all_o these_o be_v pass_v away_o like_o a_o shadow_n and_o as_o a_o post_n that_o pass_v by_o as_o the_o ship_n that_o pass_v for_o the_o water_n which_o be_v go_v by_o the_o trace_n thereof_o can_v be_v find_v neither_o the_o path_n in_o the_o flood_n as_o the_o fly_a and_o flitter_v of_o a_o bird_n in_o the_o air_n or_o as_o a_o arrow_n shoot_v at_o a_o mark_n which_o pass_v through_o the_o air_n and_o no_o man_n can_v tell_v the_o way_n whereby_o therefore_o for_o this_o misery_n weep_v and_o howl_v go_v to_o now_o you_o rich_a man_n weep_v and_o howl_v for_o the_o misery_n shall_v come_v upon_o you_o your_o riches_n be_v corrupt_a the_o corruption_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o their_o riches_n wherein_o they_o trust_v be_v one_o point_n of_o their_o misery_n wherefore_o they_o be_v call_v to_o comfortless_a lamentation_n 2_o as_o riches_n ingenerall_n be_v uncertain_a and_o subject_a to_o corruption_n so_o neither_o be_v the_o part_n of_o riches_n more_o sure_a but_o every_o thing_n under_o heaven_n whereof_o a_o man_n make_v his_o account_n as_o of_o riches_n be_v subject_a to_o vanity_n and_o corruption_n and_o the_o chief_a part_n of_o riches_n be_v gay_a clothing_n and_o costly_a apparel_n silver_n gold_n and_o the_o like_a which_o all_o be_v subject_a to_o corruption_n 1_o touch_v gay_a garment_n costly_a clothing_n fine_a apparel_n apparel_n apparel_n though_o it_o be_v never_o so_o costly_a
give_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n as_o 1._o c._n v._o 6._o &_o 8._o &_o 9_o 10._o 11._o 14_o 2._o c._n v._o 2._o 4._o 7._o 8_o ch_z 3._o v._n 1._o 5._o 7._o 10._o 11._o 14._o 17_o c._n 4._o v._n 1._o 3_o and_o innumerable_a the_o like_a place_n in_o holy_a scripture_n whereunto_o our_o apostle_n according_a to_o the_o phrase_n of_o scripture_n respect_v to_o note_v the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o his_o hablenes_n to_o bring_v destruction_n upon_o the_o profane_a rich_a man_n of_o the_o world_n for_o detain_v &_o hold_v back_o the_o wage_n of_o the_o hireling_n affirm_v that_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o detain_v wage_n cry_v and_o be_v go_v up_o into_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n which_o place_n contain_v no_o small_a comfort_n unto_o the_o poor_a afflict_a saint_n of_o god_n in_o that_o the_o lord_n be_v call_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n who_o be_v mighty_a in_o power_n &_o have_v all_o the_o creature_n in_o heaven_n &_o earth_n at_o a_o bay_n and_o use_v they_o at_o his_o will_n as_o his_o host_n &_o army_n protest_v &_o profess_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o protector_n and_o defence_n of_o his_o servant_n s._n james_n therefore_o partly_o for_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o in_o due_a time_n shall_v feel_v the_o weight_n of_o his_o revenge_a hand_n and_o partly_o for_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o afflict_a servant_n who_o wage_n wicked_a man_n hold_v back_o by_o fraud_n call_v almighty_a god_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n as_o have_v a_o power_n always_o prepare_v and_o a_o army_n evermore_o in_o a_o readiness_n to_o fight_v against_o his_o enemy_n now_o if_o the_o cry_v of_o their_o detain_v wage_n which_o work_v in_o our_o bodily_a and_o earthly_a harvest_n be_v enter_v into_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n which_o of_o wicked_a person_n be_v hold_v back_o by_o fraud_n and_o therefore_o hear_v so_o heavy_a a_o sentence_n of_o endless_a destruction_n against_o they_o how_o much_o more_o fearful_a judgement_n shall_v be_v pronounce_v against_o they_o under_o how_o woeful_a &_o wretched_a condition_n be_v they_o who_o by_o fraud_n or_o by_o force_n detain_v withhold_v and_o keep_v back_o the_o hire_n and_o wage_n of_o they_o that_o labour_n in_o the_o heavenly_a 20._o mat._n 9_o mat._n 10._o mat._n 20._o and_o spiritual_a harvest_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o sow_v the_o furrow_n of_o your_o heart_n with_o the_o divine_a seed_n of_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o shall_v reap_v the_o increase_n of_o their_o labour_n with_o great_a joyfulness_n which_o be_v god_n labourer_n send_v into_o 13._o heb._n 13._o the_o harvest_n of_o the_o world_n to_o gather_v in_o many_o soul_n into_o the_o lord_n barn_n and_o to_o fill_v his_o garner_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o saint_n this_o man_n care_v not_o for_o in_o these_o day_n who_o do_v not_o only_o withhold_v from_o the_o minister_n and_o preacher_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o labour_n in_o the_o spiritual_a harvest_n of_o the_o lord_n those_o wage_n &_o that_o hire_n which_o by_o they_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o but_o also_o endeavour_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o take_v that_o hire_n from_o they_o which_o many_o year_n past_a for_o this_o end_n have_v be_v give_v that_o there_o be_v no_o hire_n no_o reward_n no_o wage_n or_o at_o the_o least_o very_o little_o propose_v they_o may_v discourage_v all_o from_o labour_v in_o the_o lord_n vineyard_n &_o may_v bring_v in_o barbarism_n &_o dark_a ignorance_n into_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o i_o will_v to_o god_n they_o do_v not_o tempt_v this_o matter_n who_o will_v otherwise_o seem_v most_o zealous_a to_o god_n glory_n and_o as_o it_o be_v chief_a man_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n god_n for_o christ_n sake_n grant_v that_o the_o venom_n of_o this_o poison_n sink_v not_o into_o the_o heart_n of_o prince_n and_o man_n in_o authority_n for_o than_o shall_v there_o be_v nothing_o to_o be_v look_v for_o but_o desolation_n misery_n wretchedness_n extreme_a contempt_n and_o utter_a subvertion_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n which_o evil_a be_v far_o from_o we_o and_o our_o posterity_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n the_o first_o evil_a then_o in_o this_o place_n condemn_v and_o for_o which_o this_o sentence_n of_o judgement_n be_v go_v out_o against_o the_o profane_a scotfree_a man_n of_o the_o world_n be_v their_o fraudulent_a detain_v and_o withhold_v of_o their_o labourer_n wage_n the_o cry_n whereof_o enter_v into_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n this_o second_o evil_a and_o sin_n for_o which_o the_o apostle_n wicked_a 2._o evil_a or_o sin_n in_o the_o wicked_a threaten_v their_o destruction_n to_o the_o wicked_a be_v their_o sensuality_n and_o carnal_a life_n which_o consist_v brief_o in_o three_o thing_n 1._o pleasure_n 2._o wantonness_n 3._o riotousness_n and_o excessive_a banquet_n you_o have_v live_v in_o pleasure_n on_o the_o earth_n and_o in_o wantonness_n you_o have_v nourish_v your_o heart_n as_o in_o a_o day_n of_o slaughter_n pleasure_n here_o signify_v the_o deliciousness_n of_o man_n in_o this_o life_n whereunto_o they_o give_v themselves_o that_o they_o fare_v delicious_o every_o day_n may_v spend_v their_o time_n and_o life_n in_o pleasure_n like_o epicure_n by_o the_o which_o they_o be_v not_o only_o condemn_v as_o injurious_a unto_o other_o but_o also_o be_v accuse_v as_o mispend_v that_o which_o they_o detain_v from_o their_o workman_n upon_o their_o own_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n such_o pleasure_n the_o man_n of_o the_o first_o world_n give_v themselves_o unto_o such_o be_v the_o pleasure_n and_o delicacy_n of_o the_o sodomite_n 16._o mat._n 24._o ezech._n 16._o for_o these_o give_v themselves_o to_o eat_v to_o drink_v to_o pleasure_n and_o daintiness_n of_o their_o life_n and_o so_o live_v in_o pleasure_n upon_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v that_o evil_n conden_v by_o solomon_n 2._o eccles._n 2._o when_o man_n withhold_v nothing_o from_o their_o soul_n but_o give_v they_o whatsoever_o their_o heart_n or_o eye_n desire_v withdraw_v themselves_o from_o no_o joy_n nor_o pleasure_n who_o encourage_v one_o another_o to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o their_o lust_n come_v let_v we_o 2._o wise_v 2._o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n that_o be_v present_a let_v we_o cheerful_o use_v the_o creature_n as_o in_o youth_n let_v we_o fill_v ourselves_o with_o costly_a wine_n and_o ointment_n let_v not_o the_o flower_n of_o life_n pass_v by_o we_o let_v we_o crown_v ourselves_o with_o rose_n bud_n before_o they_o be_v weather_v let_v we_o be_v partaker_n of_o our_o wantonness_n let_v we_o leave_v some_o token_n of_o our_o pleasure_n in_o every_o place_n where_o we_o come_v for_o this_o be_v our_o portion_n and_o our_o lot_n these_o be_v such_o as_o s._n paul_n mention_v who_o belly_n be_v their_o god_n 3._o philip._n 3._o who_o glory_n be_v to_o their_o shame_n be_v carnal_o mind_v who_o imitate_v &_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o the_o rich_a glutton_n who_o 16._o luc._n 16._o fare_v delicious_o every_o day_n they_o eat_v they_o drink_v they_o rest_v they_o sleep_v they_o give_v themselves_o to_o idleness_n &_o in_o all_o thing_n take_v their_o pleasure_n wherein_o their_o sensuality_n appear_v then_o which_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o dangerous_a or_o pernicious_a in_o man_n in_o so_o much_o that_o the_o very_a heathen_a folk_n and_o philosopher_n have_v say_v that_o it_o be_v not_o only_o dangerous_a but_o altogether_o unworthy_a the_o excellency_n of_o man_n the_o saint_n of_o god_n ought_v to_o remember_v with_o themselves_o how_o far_o it_o be_v from_o duty_n thereby_o the_o holy_a garment_n which_o we_o have_v put_v on_o in_o the_o day_n of_o baptism_n be_v stain_v thereby_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v the_o body_n of_o christian_n be_v pollute_v &_o defile_v with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o satan_n in_o they_o faith_n patience_n temperance_n modesty_n justice_n &_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o christian_n virtue_n shall_v appear_v all_o which_o that_o filthy_a strumpet_n pleasure_n put_v out_o of_o place_n whereunto_o rich_a man_n for_o the_o most_o part_n give_v themselves_o and_o therefore_o be_v condemn_v by_o the_o apostle_n 2._o their_o sensuality_n also_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o wantonness_n of_o their_o life_n whereby_o carnal_a uncleanes_n be_v understand_v as_o s._n paul_n to_o the_o roman_n walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n 13._o rom._n 13._o time_n not_o in_o drunkenness_n and_o surfeit_v not_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n where_o by_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n be_v understand_v that_o effect_n which_o rise_v of_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n as_o venery_n &_o fleshly_a uncleanness_n thereunto_o also_o most_o rich_a man_n be_v give_v for_o riches_n minister_v matter_n of_o live_v delicious_o delicious_a live_n prick_v forward_o
and_o affirm_v that_o in_o africa_n it_o be_v receive_v to_o the_o end_n that_o man_n may_v thereby_o be_v the_o more_o stir_v up_o to_o zeal_n to_o god_n word_n fervency_n and_o earnestness_n in_o prayer_n &_o all_o other_o laudable_a service_n to_o god_n and_o this_o be_v in_o such_o moderation_n as_o that_o the_o note_n carry_v not_o away_o nor_o retrac_fw-la lib._n 2._o retrac_fw-la confound_v the_o ditty_n neither_o the_o sound_n the_o sense_n of_o the_o thing_n whereof_o saint_n augustine_n be_v afraid_a desire_v the_o use_n of_o athanasius_n in_o the_o church_n of_o alexandria_n who_o cause_v his_o reader_n to_o stand_v and_o sing_v with_o so_o little_a inflection_n 23._o lib._n 10._o confis_fw-la 23._o of_o the_o voice_n and_o so_o great_a moderation_n and_o modesty_n that_o it_o be_v more_o like_o the_o sound_n of_o one_o pronounce_v then_o sing_v and_o yet_o sing_v in_o that_o modest_a manner_n such_o like_a sing_v therefore_o whether_o it_o be_v in_o our_o private_a house_n or_o whether_o it_o be_v in_o the_o face_n of_o the_o congregation_n be_v commendable_a and_o this_o be_v the_o kind_n of_o sing_v in_o our_o exercise_n to_o god_n whether_o they_o be_v private_a or_o public_a that_o may_v be_v justify_v saint_n james_n require_v in_o our_o private_a gratulation_n and_o thanksgeve_a for_o benefit_n to_o almighty_a god_n that_o we_o shall_v in_o this_o wise_a sing_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v to_o sing_v therefore_o in_o the_o modesty_n and_o moderation_n of_o our_o affection_n in_o the_o manifold_a joy_n and_o blessing_n of_o this_o life_n in_o token_n of_o our_o thankful_a heart_n to_o god_n for_o the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n from_o he_o so_o plentiful_o receive_v be_v here_o commend_v by_o the_o apostle_n be_v any_o man_n merry_a let_v he_o sing_v in_o the_o general_a affliction_n therefore_o of_o our_o life_n the_o best_a remedy_n be_v prayer_n here_o by_o saint_n james_n prescribe_v whereof_o there_o be_v use_v both_o in_o sorrow_n and_o in_o joy_n in_o adversity_n and_o prosperity_n according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n here_o deliver_v be_v any_o among_o you_o afflict_v let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v thus_o be_v we_o here_o teach_v general_o when_o we_o be_v either_o move_v by_o affliction_n or_o merry_a in_o mind_n by_o occasion_n of_o god_n blessing_n what_o to_o do_v which_o be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o treatise_n 2_o as_o man_n in_o their_o affliction_n general_o be_v here_o sickness_n remedy_n in_o particular_a affliction_n of_o sickness_n teach_v to_o commend_v their_o cause_n and_o case_n to_o god_n by_o prayer_n so_o in_o the_o next_o &_o second_o place_n he_o teach_v we_o what_o particular_o in_o sickness_n we_o shall_v do_v show_v to_o what_o remedy_n we_o must_v run_v to_o what_o physician_n we_o must_v seek_v to_o in_o our_o extremity_n of_o sickness_n a_o particular_a affliction_n whereof_o thus_o say_v saint_n james_n be_v any_o sick_a among_o you_o let_v he_o send_v for_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n and_o let_v they_o pray_v for_o he_o etc._n etc._n the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n must_v be_v our_o chief_a physician_n 12_o ecclus._n 38_o 9_o 10._o 11._o 12_o their_o prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o we_o must_v be_v the_o first_o remedy_n we_o must_v seek_v after_o in_o our_o sickness_n according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n by_o elder_n here_o be_v understand_v the_o grave_n godly_a wise_a and_o discreet_a brethren_n they_o chief_o of_o the_o ministry_n as_o most_o convenient_a it_o shall_v be_v as_o unto_o who_o this_o excellent_a gift_n and_o power_n be_v give_v with_o other_o of_o the_o people_n as_o oftentimes_o just_a occasion_n serve_v for_o they_o and_o so_o often_o both_o together_o as_o be_v most_o profitable_a such_o as_o be_v able_a in_o error_n to_o instruct_v in_o grief_n to_o comfort_n in_o sorrow_n to_o solace_v and_o in_o sickness_n to_o advise_v the_o patient_a to_o they_o not_o to_o sorcerer_n enchanter_n witch_n wisewoman_n or_o wise_a man_n be_v we_o command_v by_o saint_n james_n in_o our_o sickness_n to_o fly_v to_o the_o saint_n and_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o apostle_n time_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o heal_a sickness_n and_o bodily_a infirmity_n give_v according_a as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v promise_v his_o disciple_n who_o send_v forth_o christ_n encourage_v they_o from_o the_o effect_n their_o preach_n shall_v 16._o 〈◊〉_d 16._o take_v and_o from_o the_o grace_n which_o shall_v be_v give_v they_o which_o believe_v through_o their_o preach_n go_v you_o into_o all_o the_o world_n and_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o every_o creature_n he_o that_o shall_v believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v but_o he_o that_o will_v not_o believe_v shall_v be_v condemn_v and_o these_o token_n shall_v follow_v they_o which_o believe_v in_o my_o name_n they_o shall_v cast_v out_o devil_n and_o shall_v speak_v with_o new_a tongue_n and_o they_o shall_v take_v away_o serpent_n and_o if_o they_o shall_v drink_v any_o deadly_a thing_n it_o shall_v not_o hurt_v they_o they_o shall_v lay_v their_o hand_n on_o the_o sick_a and_o they_o shall_v recover_v this_o gift_n be_v therefore_o promise_v the_o faithful_a and_o the_o brethren_n in_o the_o second_o send_v forth_o of_o the_o apostle_n into_o the_o world_n of_o which_o gift_n the_o apostle_n in_o their_o first_o send_v out_o be_v partaker_n therefore_o saint_n mark_v thereof_o speak_v say_v they_o cast_v out_o many_o devil_n and_o anoint_v many_o that_o 8._o mark_v 6._o mat._n 10._o 8._o be_v sick_a and_o they_o be_v heal_v the_o apostle_n s_o james_n speak_v of_o this_o matter_n as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o time_n wherein_o the_o saint_n and_o brethren_n have_v the_o gift_n of_o heal_v saint_n paul_n reckon_v up_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o his_o time_n pour_v out_o upon_o the_o church_n mention_v there-among_a the_o gift_n of_o heal_a to_o one_o be_v give_v the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n to_o 12._o 1._o cor._n 12._o another_o be_v give_v the_o word_n of_o knowledge_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o another_o be_v give_v faith_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o another_o the_o gift_n of_o heal_a by_o the_o same_o spirit_n the_o sign_n of_o this_o gift_n of_o heal_a be_v anoint_v with_o oil_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n therefore_o saint_n james_n here_o exhort_v that_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n be_v send_v for_o that_o they_o pray_v that_o they_o anoint_v the_o sick_a in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n while_o then_o the_o gift_n of_o heal_a be_v but_o a_o temporal_a gift_n to_o continue_v for_o a_o season_n be_v in_o the_o church_n so_o long_o the_o sign_n thereof_o which_o be_v anoint_v with_o oil_n continue_v the_o gift_n short_o after_o the_o apostle_n time_n cease_v the_o sign_n cease_v also_o notwithstanding_o our_o adversary_n the_o papist_n by_o a_o apish_a and_o elvish_a imitation_n of_o the_o apostle_n contrary_a to_o their_o meaning_n retain_v the_o sign_n the_o thing_n cease_v and_o albeit_o heal_a be_v take_v from_o the_o church_n yet_o do_v they_o anoint_v still_o which_o also_o they_o make_v a_o sacrament_n and_o call_v it_o extreme_a unction_n which_o they_o minister_v to_o the_o sick_a not_o in_o sign_n of_o health_n and_o recovery_n as_o the_o apostle_n do_v but_o when_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o life_n in_o they_o then_o anoint_v they_o man_n and_o woman_n as_o a_o goodly_a remedy_n and_o help_v against_o sin_n satan_n death_n and_o damnation_n who_o erroneous_a opinion_n have_v no_o sure_a foundation_n no_o certain_a ground_n no_o true_a establishment_n in_o the_o scripture_n and_o for_o those_o place_n which_o they_o use_v and_o allege_v for_o the_o same_o they_o help_v no_o whit_n at_o all_o where_o they_o allege_v out_o of_o mark_n that_o the_o apostle_n do_v anoint_v with_o oil_n and_o so_o heal_v it_o be_v true_a let_v they_o therence_n reason_n 6._o mark_v 6._o and_o their_o reason_n be_v absurd_a the_o apostle_n anoint_v such_o as_o be_v thereby_o heal_v therefore_o we_o will_v use_v to_o anoint_v such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v what_o sequence_n or_o follow_v be_v there_o in_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n do_v it_o to_o such_o as_o recover_v they_o do_v it_o to_o none_o but_o such_o as_o they_o geve_v over_o to_o death_n and_o have_v no_o hope_n of_o their_o life_n the_o apostle_n do_v it_o in_o token_n of_o health_n they_o do_v it_o as_o a_o sure_a aid_n against_o satan_n sin_n death_n and_o damnation_n hold_v that_o who_o so_o in_o that_o extremity_n be_v so_o anoint_a shall_v be_v out_o of_o danger_n of_o satan_n and_o death_n this_o continue_v but_o for_o a_o time_n and_o these_o man_n will_v have_v it_o to_o remain_v as_o a_o sacrament_n for_o ever_o how_o
word_n of_o god_n &_o the_o holy_a scripture_n commend_v unto_o us._n to_o which_o end_n our_o saviour_n christ_n exhort_v the_o saint_n that_o when_o they_o come_v to_o offer_v any_o gift_n upon_o the_o altar_n and_o 5._o mat._n 5._o then_o remember_v any_o breach_n betwixt_o they_o and_o the_o brethren_n there_o to_o leave_v their_o gift_n and_o to_o go_v and_o be_v reconcile_v which_o be_v by_o rip_v up_o and_o acknowledge_v offence_n to_o like_o purpose_n the_o lord_n jesus_n teach_v we_o that_o if_o our_o brother_n offend_v against_o we_o seven_o time_n a_o day_n and_o say_v it_o repent_v 17._o luc._n 17._o i_o and_o confess_v the_o offence_n that_o we_o shall_v forgive_v mean_v that_o how_o often_o soever_o our_o brethren_n offend_v we_o and_o acknowledge_v their_o fault_n we_o shall_v forgive_v they_o show_v that_o of_o mutual_a offence_n there_o shall_v be_v mutual_a acknowledgement_n saint_n james_n in_o this_o place_n either_o for_o mutual_a comfort_n which_o they_o may_v receyve_v one_o of_o another_o by_o acknowledge_v their_o fault_n or_o for_o mutual_a reconciliation_n which_o in_o sickness_n be_v requisite_a exhort_v the_o saint_n to_o acknowledge_v their_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o which_o thing_n be_v most_o expedient_a for_o it_o be_v not_o expedient_a that_o such_o as_o have_v give_v offence_n shall_v acknowledge_v the_o offence_n do_v thereby_o to_o satisfy_v for_o the_o trespass_n commit_v to_o entertain_v peace_n unity_n love_n and_o charity_n among_o themselves_o to_o live_v and_o love_v together_o as_o brethren_n and_o for_o asmuch_o as_o we_o here_o either_o not_o at_o all_o or_o very_o hardly_o live_v without_o offence_n give_v unto_o other_o be_v it_o not_o very_o necessary_a for_o the_o salve_v up_o of_o all_o matter_n that_o we_o mutual_o confess_v offence_n mutual_o be_v reconcile_v and_o mutual_o forgive_v one_o the_o other_o and_o this_o acknowledge_v of_o our_o offence_n and_o fault_n this_o confession_n be_v of_o private_a offence_n do_v by_o one_o to_o another_o which_o as_o at_o other_o time_n be_v needful_a so_o in_o our_o sickness_n be_v necessary_a that_o we_o be_v in_o perfect_a love_n and_o peace_n with_o all_o man_n may_v either_o thereby_o find_v release_n of_o pain_n the_o soon_o or_o else_o with_o more_o quiet_a mind_n sleep_v in_o everlasting_a rest_n and_o quietness_n when_o we_o shall_v be_v dissolve_v out_o of_o these_o our_o mortal_a body_n this_o thing_n how_o great_o do_v it_o profit_n a_o evil_n mind_n full_a of_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n replenish_v with_o envy_n burn_v with_o mortal_a hatred_n and_o boil_v with_o desire_n of_o revenge_n increase_v our_o pain_n prolong_v our_o grief_n continue_v our_o sickness_n incense_v almighty_a god_n more_o sharp_o against_o we_o and_o hinder_v his_o love_a kindness_n and_o favour_n towards_o we_o it_o be_v good_a therefore_o to_o put_v away_o all_o malice_n wrath_n anger_n fierceness_n hatred_n out_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v our_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o this_o be_v the_o plain_a meaning_n of_o this_o place_n how_o can_v our_o adversary_n establish_v their_o auricular_a confession_n hereupon_o this_o place_n by_o the_o very_a circumstance_n of_o the_o place_n itself_o do_v not_o make_v any_o thing_n for_o their_o purpose_n for_o first_o here_o be_v mention_v make_v of_o confession_n of_o fault_n in_o sickness_n at_o the_o private_a house_n of_o man_n sick_a and_o disease_a that_o the_o sick_a person_n to_o the_o stander_n by_o may_v confess_v wherein_o he_o have_v offend_v they_o and_o the_o stander_n by_o wherein_o they_o have_v offend_v he_o and_o not_o in_o the_o church_n not_o in_o health_n to_o the_o priest_n not_o in_o his_o ear_n at_o lente_n 2._o here_o he_o require_v that_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n and_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o and_o not_o all_o to_o one_o wherefore_o this_o place_n bind_v the_o minister_n to_o acknowledge_v aswell_o to_o the_o people_n if_o in_o any_o thing_n he_o have_v offend_v they_o as_o the_o people_n to_o the_o minister_n if_o they_o have_v offend_v he_o the_o priest_n must_v aswell_o confess_v to_o the_o parish_n as_o the_o parish_n to_o the_o priest_n by_o this_o rule_n or_o else_o how_o can_v they_o be_v say_v to_o confess_v one_o to_o another_o if_o many_o confess_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o confess_v unto_o none_o how_o may_v it_o be_v say_v that_o we_o have_v confess_v our_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o 3._o as_o we_o be_v command_v to_o confess_v our_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o so_o must_v we_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o but_o they_o blush_v to_o say_v that_o this_o appertain_v only_o to_o the_o priest_n why_o shall_v confession_n then_o more_o appertain_v to_o the_o priest_n than_o prayer_n wherefore_o as_o the_o people_n may_v pray_v one_o for_o another_o and_o for_o the_o priest_n also_o so_o the_o priest_n for_o the_o people_n and_o for_o himself_o also_o that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v do_v mutual_o 4._o in_o like_a manner_n by_o this_o place_n the_o people_n be_v will_v to_o acknowledge_v their_o offence_n do_v against_o the_o priest_n and_o the_o priest_n his_o against_o they_o and_o this_o be_v mutual_a prayer_n and_o mutual_a confession_n 1._o â—_o john_n 1._o where_o beside_o this_o they_o urge_v saint_n john_n if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v righteous_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n it_o can_v be_v understand_v of_o the_o priest_n without_o horrible_a blasphemy_n he_o to_o who_o we_o must_v confess_v be_v righteous_a but_o no_o man_n can_v be_v so_o count_v absolute_o therefore_o it_o can_v be_v understand_v of_o the_o priest_n moreover_o he_o to_o who_o we_o must_v confess_v be_v say_v to_o be_v righteous_a and_o faithful_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n and_o can_v any_o priest_n forgive_v sin_n and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n do_v it_o not_o appertain_v to_o god_n alone_o to_o forgive_v sin_n do_v not_o god_n challenge_v that_o as_o proper_a 52._o isai_n 43._o 44_o ps_n 31._o 52._o to_o himself_o do_v not_o david_n confess_v the_o same_o when_o for_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n he_o pray_v only_o unto_o god_n do_v not_o the_o jew_n hold_v that_o for_o a_o truth_n be_v therefore_o offend_v with_o christ_n because_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o to_o 9_o mat._n 9_o forgive_v sin_n not_o err_a in_o their_o opinion_n that_o none_o can_v forgive_v sin_n but_o god_n only_o but_o in_o this_o that_o they_o know_v not_o christ_n for_o true_a god_n and_o therefore_o able_a to_o forgive_v sin_n neither_o of_o these_o place_n therefore_o establish_v their_o auricular_a confession_n with_o which_o doctrine_n the_o scripture_n be_v not_o acquaint_v hereof_o the_o prophet_n have_v not_o speak_v neither_o have_v 16._o joh._n 14_o &_o 16._o the_o apostle_n hear_v of_o it_o this_o do_v not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n teach_v the_o church_n yet_o be_v it_o promise_v that_o it_o shall_v bring_v they_o to_o all_o truth_n and_o teach_v they_o all_o thing_n if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v teach_v the_o church_n all_o thing_n why_o have_v it_o not_o teach_v this_o one_o thing_n and_o if_o it_o shall_v lead_v the_o saint_n into_o all_o truth_n if_o this_o be_v a_o truth_n why_o have_v it_o not_o and_z why_o do_v it_o not_o lead_v they_o thereunto_o the_o gloss_n see_v that_o penitent_a distinct_a 5._o ca._n the_o penitent_a the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v not_o teach_v it_o deni_v it_o to_o be_v teach_v in_o the_o scripture_n therefore_o refer_v it_o to_o the_o tradition_n of_o the_o elder_n and_o of_o the_o church_n wherefore_o he_o say_v it_o be_v better_a to_o say_v that_o this_o confession_n be_v from_o the_o tradition_n of_o the_o universal_a church_n then_o ordain_v either_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o new_a or_o old_a testament_n the_o reverend_a father_n have_v disallow_v it_o as_o curious_a and_o needless_a s._n chrysostome_n thereof_o say_v in_o this_o wise_a hebru_n hom._n 31._o upon_o the_o hebru_n i_o say_v not_o unto_o thou_o that_o thou_o come_v forth_o and_o show_v thyself_o open_o neither_o that_o thou_o accuse_v thyself_o to_o other_o but_o i_o will_v have_v thou_o to_o obey_v the_o prophet_n say_v reveal_v thy_o life_n unto_o the_o lord_n upon_o the_o 51._o psalm_n thus_o 51._o 2._o homil._n upon_o psal_n 51._o say_v the_o same_o father_n confess_v and_o tell_v thy_o sin_n that_o thou_o may_v blot_v and_o put_v they_o out_o if_o thou_o be_v ashamed_a to_o tell_v they_o any_o body_n then_o tell_v they_o every_o day_n in_o thy_o soul_n i_o say_v not_o that_o thou_o confess_v they_o to_o thy_o fellow_n servant_n that_o he_o may_v cast_v thou_o in_o the_o tooth_n tell_v they_o to_o god_n which_o cure_v they_o and_o in_o another_o
through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o the_o analysis_n or_o resolution_n of_o the_o five_o chapter_n of_o s._n james._n the_o five_o chapter_n of_o s._n james_n contain_v 4._o thing_n namely_o 1_o a_o bitter_a reproof_n &_o sharp_a commination_n against_o profane_a rich_a man_n from_o 1._o verse_n to_o 7._o therein_o be_v 2._o thing_n 1_o the_o denounce_v of_o extreme_a destruction_n and_o calamity_n against_o they_o verse_n 1._o 2._o 3._o 2_o the_o reckon_v up_o and_o number_v of_o their_o sin_n for_o which_o so_o great_a destruction_n be_v denounce_v and_o the_o sin_n here_o mention_v be_v three_o 1_o the_o detain_v of_o the_o wage_n of_o their_o labourer_n verse_n 4._o 2_o their_o sensuality_n consist_v in_o three_o thing_n 1_o pleasure_n 2_o wantonness_n 3_o banquet_v and_o riotousness_n 3_o their_o cruelty_n against_o the_o poor_a just_a man_n consist_v in_o two_o thing_n in_o 1_o condemn_v they_o 2_o slay_v they_o not_o resist_v they_o 2_o a_o exhortation_n to_o patience_n 7._o v._n to_o 12._o therein_o be_v 4._o thing_n note_v namely_o 1_o the_o propound_v of_o the_o exhortation_n that_o christian_n shall_v wait_v christ_n come_v with_o patient_a mind_n v._o 7._o 2_o a_o similitude_n thereunto_o tend_v in_o which_o three_o thing_n be_v note_v 1_o the_o similitude_n itself_o part_n of_o 7._o v._n 2_o the_o application_n of_o the_o similitude_n first_o part_n 8._o verse_n 3_o the_o reason_n in_o the_o late_a part_n 8._o ver_fw-la 3_o the_o contrary_a verse_n 9_o 4_o reason_n move_v to_o patience_n which_o be_v four_o 1_o from_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n in_o general_n verse_n 10._o 2_o fron_n reward_n of_o patience_n v._o 11._o first_o part_n 3_o from_o example_n of_o job_n and_o the_o issue_n and_o event_n of_o his_o temptation_n 4_o fron_n the_o nature_n of_o god_n last_o word_n 11._o v._n 3_o a_o invective_n against_o swear_v ver_fw-la 12._o therein_o be_v three_o thing_n to_o be_v note_v of_o we_o 1_o the_o condemn_v of_o the_o sin_n 2_o the_o correct_v thereof_o 3_o the_o reason_n from_o punishment_n 4_o a_o counsel_n how_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o touch_v the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o brethren_n or_o in_o our_o own_o affliction_n and_o that_o two_o way_n 1_o outward_o and_o that_o two_o way_n 1_o generally_n what_o remedy_n be_v best_a against_o affliction_n prayer_n which_o help_v in_o sorrow_n &_o in_o mirth_n v._o 13._o 2_o particular_o in_o sickness_n therein_o be_v two_o remedy_n namely_o 1._o prayer_n of_o the_o elder_n ver_fw-la 14._o 15._o 2_o mutual_a confession_n with_o prayer_n v._o 16._o 17._o 18._o 2_o inward_o therein_o be_v two_o thing_n also_o 1_o the_o travel_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o convert_n the_o brethren_n verse_n 19_o 2_o their_o reward_n verse_n 20._o the_o five_o chap._n of_o s._n james_n the_o first_o second_o and_z third_z verse_n the_o xxiii_o sermon_n before_o we_o come_v to_o these_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n let_v we_o brief_o again_o note_v the_o sum_n of_o this_o chapter_n which_o may_v very_o convenient_o be_v divide_v into_o four_o part_n or_o member_n 1_o contain_v a_o sharp_a and_o bitter_a reproof_n of_o wicked_a and_o profane_a rich_a man_n against_o who_o he_o denounce_v extreme_a destruction_n and_o calamity_n for_o the_o iniquity_n and_o sin_n whereunto_o they_o be_v give_v which_o begin_v at_o the_o first_o verse_n end_v in_o the_o sixth_o in_o the_o which_o there_o be_v as_o you_o see_v two_o peculiar_a branch_n the_o denounce_v of_o their_o destruction_n and_o the_o sin_n wherefore_o that_o destruction_n be_v denounce_v which_o be_v three_o â—_o their_o detain_v oâ—_n their_o workman_n wage_n 2_o their_o sensuality_n of_o life_n 3_o their_o cruelty_n 2_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n be_v rouch_v patience_n â—rom_o the_o seven_o verse_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o eleven_o verse_n â—herein_o the_o apostle_n note_v four_o thing_n 1_o the_o exhortation_n 2_o a_o similitude_n thereunto_o tend_v 3_o the_o â—andling_n of_o the_o place_n of_o patience_n by_o note_v the_o contrary_a 4_o reason_n of_o the_o exhortation_n why_o we_o shall_v be_v patient_a 1_o from_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n general_o 2_o from_o reword_v of_o our_o patience_n 3_o from_o example_n of_o job_n 4_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n 3_o a_o invective_n against_o swear_v be_v the_o three_o member_n of_o this_o place_n and_o therein_o he_o note_v three_o thing_n 1_o the_o condemn_v of_o the_o sin_n and_o evil_n 2_o the_o correct_v of_o the_o same_o 3_o the_o reason_n why_o man_n shall_v not_o swear_v vain_o because_o of_o the_o punishment_n ensue_v from_o the_o danger_n and_o hurt_n which_o come_v and_o follow_v thereof_o the_o apostle_n dissuade_v from_o swear_v and_o this_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o 12._o verse_n 4_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n be_v how_o we_o shall_v behave_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o affliction_n and_o how_o in_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o brethren_n and_o both_o in_o outward_a affliction_n either_o general_o or_o particular_o and_o also_o in_o inward_a infirmity_n in_o cure_v the_o disease_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o the_o error_n of_o their_o life_n wherein_o be_v set_v down_o two_o thing_n the_o labour_n and_o travail_v in_o that_o behalf_n and_o the_o reward_n thereof_o now_o these_o thing_n be_v brief_o repeat_v the_o first_o general_a member_n have_v also_o two_o special_a and_o particular_a branch_n 1_o be_v the_o denounce_v of_o extreme_a destruction_n and_o calamity_n upon_o the_o profane_a covetous_a rich_a man_n of_o this_o world_n 2_o and_o the_o other_o the_o reckon_v up_o and_o name_v of_o those_o sin_n for_o which_o the_o destruction_n and_o calamity_n be_v denounce_v the_o first_o of_o these_o two_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o three_o verse_n verse_n 1._o go_v to_o now_o you_o rich_a man_n weep_v and_o howl_v for_o your_o misery_n that_o shall_v come_v upon_o you_o 2_o your_o riches_n be_v corrupt_a and_o your_o garment_n be_v motheaten_a 3_o your_o gold_n and_o silver_n be_v canker_a and_o the_o rust_n of_o they_o shall_v be_v a_o witness_n against_o you_o and_o shall_v eat_v your_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v fire_n you_o have_v heap_v up_o treasure_n for_o the_o last_o day_n in_o which_o three_o verse_n there_o may_v five_o thing_n be_v note_v of_o us._n 1_o the_o denounce_v of_o calamity_n go_v to_o 2_o the_o person_n against_o who_o he_o denounce_v the_o rich_a man_n 3_o what_o he_o denounce_v their_o miserable_a and_o comfortless_a lamentation_n and_o sorrow_n they_o shall_v sustain_v 4_o wherefore_o for_o their_o misery_n to_o come_v 5_o where_o in_o their_o misery_n consist_v in_o the_o loss_n of_o such_o thing_n â—s_n wherein_o be_v their_o chief_a treasure_n comfort_n and_o confidence_n to_o come_v therefore_o to_o the_o particular_n the_o first_o chapter_n 1._o parte_fw-la of_o the_o chapter_n thing_n and_o part_n in_o this_o chapter_n be_v a_o sharp_a and_o bitter_a reproof_n of_o the_o profane_a rich_a man_n of_o this_o world_n who_o abuse_v their_o wealth_n and_o riches_n be_v drunken_a and_o drown_a in_o voluptuousness_n and_o vain_a confidence_n who_o dote_a folly_n and_o foolish_a trust_n the_o apostle_n deride_v against_o who_o for_o the_o same_o he_o denounce_v destruction_n and_o extreme_a calamity_n so_o that_o in_o the_o first_o part_n and_o place_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n to_o be_v weigh_v 1_o the_o denounce_v of_o extreme_a calamity_n and_o destruction_n against_o the_o wicked_a 2_o the_o sin_n for_o which_o this_o destruction_n be_v denounce_v 1_o the_o first_o of_o these_o in_o these_o three_o first_o verse_n contain_v minister_v these_o circumstance_n to_o our_o consideration_n 1._o a_o denounce_v of_o destruction_n and_o calamity_n 2._o the_o person_n against_o who_o it_o be_v denounce_v 3._o what_o he_o denounce_v their_o miserable_a and_o comfortless_a trouble_n and_o lamentation_n 4._o wherefore_o for_o their_o future_a misery_n and_o wretchedness_n to_o come_v 5._o wherein_o their_o misery_n consist_v in_o the_o remove_n and_o loss_n of_o those_o thing_n wherein_o their_o hope_n their_o happiness_n their_o chief_a treasure_n their_o only_a comfort_n and_o confidence_n consist_v 1._o concern_v the_o first_o of_o these_o which_o be_v denounce_v of_o calamity_n and_o destruction_n &_o the_o foretell_v man_n the_o woeful_a misery_n whereof_o they_o shall_v taste_v in_o these_o word_n be_v it_o contain_v go_v to_o now_o you_o rich_a man_n go_v to_o to_o denounce_v vengeance_n against_o wicked_a man_n be_v usual_a in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o the_o scripture_n of_o god_n though_o some_o time_n under_o diverse_a former_a but_o most_o common_o under_o the_o word_n woe_n whereby_o all_o misery_n calamity_n wretchedness_n &_o infelicity_n whatsoever_o be_v understand_v in_o which_o form_n many_o of_o the_o prophet_n our_o saviour_n himself_o the_o bless_a apostle_n have_v