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virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o obedience_n do_v speak_v peace_n and_o true_o testify_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n that_o we_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n reconcile_v unto_o god_n justify_v sanctify_a and_o shall_v persevere_v in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n and_o that_o all_o our_o action_n be_v warrant_v by_o the_o word_n and_o accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n though_o in_o themselves_o imperfect_a whereby_o we_o be_v comfort_v in_o all_o thing_n make_v cheerful_a and_o diligent_a in_o god_n service_n and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o he_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v diverse_a the_o principal_a efficient_a be_v god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n the_o father_n bestow_v this_o gift_n upon_o we_o who_o as_o in_o the_o beginning_n he_o first_o create_v and_o place_v it_o in_o we_o as_o a_o uncorrupted_a judge_n and_o unpartial_a witness_n between_o he_o and_o we_o so_o it_o be_v he_o alone_o that_o do_v renew_v and_o repair_v the_o ruin_n thereof_o contract_v through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n by_o which_o together_o with_o all_o other_o faculty_n conscience_n be_v corrupt_v and_o either_o so_o deadded_a sear_a and_o benumb_v that_o it_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n at_o all_o or_o when_o it_o awaken_v out_o of_o this_o deadly_a swoon_n do_v nothing_o but_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o unjust_o excuse_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o sinful_a course_n by_o present_v unto_o we_o false_a comfort_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o it_o be_v god_n the_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o appease_v his_o wrath_n by_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o upon_o which_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o accusation_n and_o terror_n of_o it_o for_o when_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o light_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v set_v a-work_o to_o 34._o rom._n 8._o 1_o 33_o 34._o affright_v and_o disquiet_v we_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o sin_n then_o show_v our_o pardon_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v calm_v and_o quiet_v have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n which_o christ_n our_o surety_n have_v not_o satisfy_v for_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v prophetical_o name_v the_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o prefigure_v under_o the_o type_n of_o melchizedech_n because_o he_o be_v not_o 6._o esa_n 9_o 6._o only_o the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n by_o who_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o also_o king_n of_o 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o peace_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n do_v thereby_o also_o procure_v for_o we_o peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o the_o judge_n have_v no_o authority_n to_o condemn_v nor_o the_o witness_n to_o accuse_v nor_o the_o jailor_n to_o imprison_v nor_o the_o executioner_n to_o punish_v and_o torment_v when_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v satisfy_v by_o the_o suffering_n of_o his_o son_n have_v send_v we_o his_o free_a pardon_n and_o we_o have_v plead_v it_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n yea_o rather_o the_o judge_n do_v then_o acquit_v and_o absolve_v we_o and_o the_o witness_n say_v nothing_o against_o we_o but_o as_o a_o messenger_n of_o good_a thing_n do_v testify_v unto_o we_o this_o joyful_a tiding_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v no_o soon_o bear_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o holy_a angel_n be_v send_v as_o god_n herald_n to_o proclaim_v this_o peace_n glory_n be_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o high_a and_o in_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n the_o which_o peace_n our_o saviour_n 14._o luk._n 2._o 14._o wrought_v as_o a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n and_o offer_v himself_o as_o a_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o his_o elect_a so_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v and_o have_v make_v peace_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n by_o he_o 20._o col._n 1._o 19_o 20._o to_o reconcile_v all_o thing_n to_o himself_o and_o elsewhere_o he_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v without_o christ_n be_v alient_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o stranger_n 18._o eph._n 2._o v._n 12._o to_o 18._o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n have_v no_o hope_n and_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n but_o that_o now_o in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o who_o sometime_o be_v far_o off_o be_v make_v nigh_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v our_o peace_n who_o have_v make_v both_o one_o and_o have_v break_v down_o the_o middle_a wall_n of_o partition_n between_o god_n and_o we_o have_v abolish_v in_o his_o flesh_n the_o enmity_n even_o the_o law_n of_o commandment_n contain_v in_o ordinance_n to_o make_v in_o himself_o of_o twain_o one_o new_a man_n so_o make_v peace_n and_o that_o he_o may_v reconcile_v both_o unto_o god_n in_o one_o body_n by_o the_o cross_n have_v slay_v the_o enmity_n thereby_o and_o come_v and_o preach_v peace_n unto_o we_o both_o they_o which_o be_v a_o far_o off_o and_o to_o they_o that_o be_v nigh_o and_o thus_o work_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n he_o bring_v also_o peace_n to_o our_o conscience_n when_o as_o by_o his_o blood_n he_o have_v cleanse_v they_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n sanctify_v to_o the_o outward_a purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n how_o much_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 13_o 14._o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o through_o his_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n while_o he_o appli_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a blood_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o conscience_n from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o spiritual_a defilement_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v pure_a and_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o he_o use_v as_o his_o instrument_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o by_o they_o both_o make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v beget_v and_o also_o confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o instrument_n which_o the_o spirit_n use_v whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o for_o when_o the_o law_n preach_v and_o the_o curse_n threaten_v like_o a_o strange_a wind_n and_o tempest_n have_v rend_v the_o mountain_n and_o break_v in_o piece_n the_o rock_n of_o our_o proud_a and_o hard_a heart_n and_o as_o the_o earthquake_n and_o fire_n which_o elias_n see_v and_o feel_v have_v terrify_v the_o conscience_n with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o hide_v our_o face_n from_o god_n presence_n 12_o 1._o king_n 19_o 11_o 12_o than_o the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n cause_v these_o storm_n to_o cease_v do_v quiet_a and_o calm_v the_o conscience_n so_o as_o we_o can_v without_o terror_n yea_o with_o much_o joy_n and_o comfort_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n
speak_v peace_n and_o offer_v unto_o we_o reconciliation_n grace_n and_o salvation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n assure_v we_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o all_o god_n gracious_a promise_n respect_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v do_v belong_v unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v call_v glad_a tiding_n which_o cause_n even_o the_o very_a foot_n of_o those_o that_o bring_v they_o 27._o rom._n 10._o 15._o john_n 14._o 27._o to_o seem_v beautiful_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n which_o christ_n himself_o first_o preach_v peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o my_o peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o not_o as_o the_o 20._o ephes_n 2._o 17._o luke_n 10._o 5._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 20._o world_n give_v give_v i_o unto_o you_o let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v neither_o let_v it_o be_v afraid_a and_o when_o he_o have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n by_o his_o cross_n and_o slay_v enmity_n thereby_o he_o come_v also_o and_o preach_v this_o peace_n unto_o we_o and_o afterward_o send_v his_o disciple_n as_o his_o herald_n to_o proclaim_v it_o to_o all_o who_o by_o faith_n receive_v it_o yea_o as_o his_o ambassador_n to_o beseech_v we_o in_o his_o stead_n to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o which_o mean_n when_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o it_o be_v thereby_o more_o and_o more_o confirm_v and_o increase_v as_o also_o by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v as_o seal_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n do_v confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n promise_n and_o so_o work_v peace_n and_o joy_n in_o our_o conscience_n out_o of_o this_o assurance_n that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v we_o and_o that_o we_o in_o he_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n for_o neither_o the_o gospel_n nor_o the_o sacrament_n 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justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o also_o we_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 2_o 3._o have_v access_n by_o faith_n into_o this_o grace_n wherein_o we_o stand_v and_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o we_o glory_n in_o tribulation_n also_o etc._n etc._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v as_o the_o 19_o 1._o tim._n 1._o 19_o cause_n and_o effect_v join_v together_o so_o that_o one_o of_o they_o can_v miscarry_v in_o the_o storm_n of_o tentation_n but_o we_o shall_v make_v shipwreck_n of_o they_o both_o and_z together_o with_o our_o faith_n lose_v both_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n whereas_o our_o assurance_n of_o faith_n will_v embolden_v we_o to_o drawneere_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n grace_n with_o a_o true_a heart_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v 22._o heb._n 10._o 22._o from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o soul_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n but_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v that_o to_o the_o instrument_n which_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o principal_a cause_n nor_o imagine_v that_o faith_n by_o any_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o itself_o do_v purify_v our_o conscience_n or_o work_v peace_n in_o they_o for_o this_o it_o can_v no_o more_o do_v than_o the_o hand_n itself_o can_v cure_v a_o sore_a by_o touch_v it_o or_o nourish_v the_o body_n and_o keep_v it_o warm_v without_o food_n or_o clothes_n though_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n to_o apply_v and_o put_v they_o on_o but_o it_o be_v only_o our_o good_a jonas_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o rage_a sea_n of_o our_o trouble_a conscience_n make_v they_o clean_o and_o still_o it_o be_v the_o wood_n of_o his_o cross_n alone_o that_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o these_o water_n embitterd_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n that_o can_v make_v they_o to_o yield_v unto_o we_o the_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a water_n of_o joy_n and_o consolation_n although_o he_o will_v do_v no_o more_o good_a to_o pacify_v the_o storm_n and_o sweeten_v the_o bitter_a torment_n of_o a_o rage_a conscience_n if_o he_o be_v not_o apply_v by_o a_o lively_a faith_n than_o jonas_n in_o the_o ship_n or_o the_o branch_n still_o grow_v upon_o the_o tree_n and_o not_o at_o all_o cast_n into_o the_o tempestuous_a sea_n and_o bitter_a water_n cap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n of_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o true_o speak_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o false_a peace_n of_o secure_a worldling_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n speak_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n both_o principal_a and_o instrumental_a the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 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estate_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n present_a and_o to_o come_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o present_a a_o good_a conscience_n will_v make_v we_o bear_v and_o brook_v all_o estate_n not_o only_o with_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o comfort_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o we_o be_v in_o prosperity_n and_o abound_v with_o god_n blessing_n it_o warrant_v unto_o we_o the_o lawful_a use_n of_o they_o and_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v heir_n and_o right_a owner_n and_o not_o thief_n and_o usurper_n that_o they_o be_v god_n talent_n which_o be_v employ_v to_o advantage_n for_o 21._o luk._n 19_o 17._o matth._n 25._o 21._o the_o glory_n of_o our_o great_a lord_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow_n servant_n they_o shall_v be_v double_v and_o redouble_v when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o give_v account_n of_o they_o that_o they_o be_v pledge_n of_o god_n favour_n in_o this_o life_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v if_o we_o be_v in_o adversity_n and_o affliction_n a_o good_a conscience_n like_o the_o good_a angel_n hold_v we_o by_o the_o hand_n in_o this_o fiery_a furnace_n will_v secure_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o receive_v any_o harm_n for_o it_o will_v testify_v unto_o we_o that_o these_o curse_n in_o their_o own_o nature_n be_v through_o god_n mercy_n turn_v into_o blessing_n that_o they_o be_v testimony_n of_o god_n love_n see_v as_o many_o as_o he_o love_v he_o chastize_v and_o sign_n of_o our_o 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o adoption_n for_o the_o lord_n correct_v every_o son_n that_o he_o receive_v and_o they_o be_v 38._o heb_fw-mi 12._o 6._o rom._n 8._o 37_o 38._o bastard_n and_o no_o son_n who_o he_o correct_v not_o that_o they_o will_v not_o separate_v god_n love_n from_o we_o but_o our_o love_n from_o the_o world_n that_o they_o be_v not_o poison_n to_o kill_v we_o but_o medicine_n to_o cure_v we_o of_o our_o spiritual_a disease_n fan_n and_o file_n and_o fire_n to_o winnow_v 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we_o that_o he_o will_v put_v his_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v 40._o jer._n 32._o 40._o not_o depart_v from_o he_o that_o though_o we_o have_v many_o fierce_a wolf_n to_o assault_v we_o and_o be_v but_o silly_a weak_a sheep_n unable_a to_o make_v resistance_n yet_o our_o shepherd_n christ_n be_v infinite_o strong_a than_o they_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o pull_v 3._o joh._n 10._o 28._o joh._n 13._o 1._o jer._n 31._o 3._o we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n that_o who_o god_n love_v he_o love_v with_o a_o everlasting_a love_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o gift_n and_o call_n of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n and_o final_o that_o though_o we_o be_v many_o way_n try_v yet_o the_o lord_n will_v never_o suffer_v 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 13._o we_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n but_o will_v give_v a_o good_a end_n and_o issue_n to_o all_o our_o tentation_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n last_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o cheerful_a and_o diligent_a in_o god_n 27._o esa_n 30._o 21._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 27._o service_n and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n so_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o the_o faithful_a say_v that_o they_o shall_v hear_v a_o voice_n behind_o they_o say_v this_o be_v the_o way_n walk_v you_o in_o it_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o the_o left_a that_o be_v beside_o their_o outward_a teach_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n they_o shall_v have_v a_o inward_a teacher_n to_o direct_v and_o admonish_v they_o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n speak_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o david_n mean_v where_o he_o say_v that_o his_o reins_n do_v teach_v he_o in_o the_o night_n season_n that_o be_v the_o voice_n 7._o psal_n 16._o 7._o of_o conscience_n which_o do_v show_v he_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o move_v he_o 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imperfect_a if_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v final_o a_o good_a conscience_n give_v unto_o we_o this_o comfortable_a testimony_n that_o we_o be_v most_o happy_a in_o all_o estate_n that_o no_o estate_n though_o never_o so_o much_o cross_v and_o afflict_v may_v discourage_v we_o from_o go_v on_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n see_v no_o misery_n can_v make_v we_o miserable_a but_o even_o our_o affliction_n themselves_o shall_v advance_v our_o happiness_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o lose_v either_o grace_n or_o glory_n but_o constant_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o christian_a race_n of_o godliness_n and_o righteousness_n until_o we_o be_v crown_v with_o the_o
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o worldly_a persuasion_n take_v from_o our_o credit_n pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v purify_v and_o this_o it_o do_v first_o by_o terrify_v it_o with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o whereby_o we_o be_v humble_v and_o bring_v to_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o then_o by_o pacify_v and_o comfort_v it_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o that_o here_o the_o say_n be_v true_o verify_v that_o peace_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o war_n for_o if_o our_o conscience_n have_v have_v no_o conflict_n with_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o integrity_n as_o it_o do_v he_o thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o performance_n 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o which_o be_v full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n but_o of_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n for_o i_o be_o purpose_v that_o my_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v if_o therefore_o our_o conscience_n produce_v these_o 2._o psal_n 130._o 3._o &_o 143._o 2._o effect_n in_o we_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a but_o if_o contrariwise_o they_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o without_o the_o warrant_n of_o god_n word_n if_o we_o be_v bold_a and_o valiant_a in_o our_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n fear_v no_o evil_a but_o cowardly_o timorous_a when_o we_o be_v encounter_v with_o any_o danger_n if_o we_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o evil_n that_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a though_o man_n hear_v we_o talk_v wanton_o and_o vain_o or_o see_v we_o in_o our_o action_n imitate_v the_o great_a number_n though_o unlawful_a and_o without_o warrant_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o a_o good_a speech_n have_v slip_v from_o we_o in_o bad_a company_n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o in_o perform_v some_o religious_a duty_n by_o such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o flout_v we_o for_o it_o if_o we_o care_v not_o how_o little_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o seldom_o or_o never_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n between_o we_o and_o he_o or_o else_o slight_o and_o overt_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n and_o like_o unfaithful_a factor_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v our_o master_n audit_n our_o reckon_n then_o be_v our_o conscience_n defile_v and_o can_v give_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o peace_n unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a four_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o first_o as_o it_o be_v peaceable_a so_o also_o it_o be_v pure_a not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o do_v like_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n pacify_v the_o rage_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o draw_v out_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n that_o cause_v it_o cleanse_v these_o wound_n as_o fast_o as_o it_o heal_v they_o and_o as_o it_o save_v we_o from_o this_o body_n
find_v that_o we_o have_v it_o then_o be_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o it_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v preserve_v and_o keep_v safe_a so_o precious_a a_o jewel_n the_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v get_v a_o good_a conscience_n if_o we_o want_v it_o be_v diverse_a the_o first_o be_v in_o our_o judgement_n high_o to_o esteem_v it_o as_o one_o of_o god_n special_a grace_n and_o rich_a gift_n and_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o love_v and_o desire_v it_o above_o all_o earthly_a thing_n and_o so_o will_v the_o lord_n be_v more_o willing_a to_o bestow_v it_o upon_o we_o when_o we_o esteem_v and_o desire_v it_o according_a to_o the_o worth_n and_o value_n of_o it_o and_o we_o also_o shall_v be_v more_o earnest_n in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o get_v it_o and_o more_o thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o it_o when_o we_o have_v obtain_v it_o now_o that_o we_o may_v esteem_v and_o desire_v this_o gift_n of_o god_n let_v we_o consider_v first_o that_o it_o be_v most_o 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assize_n in_o which_o respect_n if_o it_o condemn_v we_o not_o here_o then_o may_v we_o have_v confidence_n towards_o god_n that_o he_o will_v not_o condemn_v we_o hereafter_o as_o a_o 21._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 21._o comfortable_a and_o true_a friend_n it_o always_o bear_v we_o company_n encourage_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o and_o reprove_v we_o when_o we_o do_v amiss_o admonish_v and_o warn_v we_o to_o look_v to_o our_o foot_n when_o we_o walk_v in_o slippery_a place_n and_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o fall_v and_o to_o rise_v if_o we_o do_v fall_v for_o want_v of_o care_n in_o take_v warning_n by_o renew_v our_o repentance_n in_o our_o prosperity_n it_o be_v our_o guide_n to_o lead_v we_o on_o and_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o affliction_n it_o be_v our_o comforter_n which_o speak_v peace_n within_o do_v make_v we_o with_o patience_n and_o joy_n to_o bear_v all_o outward_a cross_n and_o calamity_n in_o time_n of_o peace_n or_o rather_o cessation_n of_o that_o conflict_n with_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n it_o be_v a_o faithful_a watchman_n which_o leave_v we_o to_o enjoy_v our_o rest_n and_o quiet_a when_o there_o be_v no_o danger_n but_o yet_o admonish_v we_o to_o sleep_v in_o our_o christian_a armour_n see_v they_o be_v not_o go_v but_o have_v only_o withdraw_v their_o force_n for_o their_o great_a advantage_n and_o in_o time_n of_o war_n 1._o si_fw-mi rectè_fw-la facies_fw-la hic_fw-la murus_fw-la abeneus_fw-la esto_fw-la nil_fw-la conscire_fw-la sibi_fw-la nulla_fw-la pallescere_fw-la culpa_fw-la horat._n ad_fw-la moecenet_n ep._n 1._o when_o the_o enemy_n approach_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o encounter_v we_o it_o not_o only_o sound_v the_o alarm_n that_o we_o may_v start_v up_o and_o stand_v in_o readiness_n but_o also_o be_v armour_n of_o proof_n and_o even_o a_o brazen_a wall_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o danger_n when_o they_o assault_v us._n final_o it_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o 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so_o jeremie_n blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o 7._o jer._n 17._o 7._o the_o lord_n and_o who_o hope_n the_o lord_n be_v and_o the_o psalmist_n o_o trust_n and_o see_v that_o 8._o psal_n 34_o 8._o the_o lord_n be_v good_a bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o thus_o we_o must_v trust_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o good_a and_o the_o avoid_v of_o all_o evil_a unto_o the_o former_a david_n exhort_v commit_v thy_o way_n unto_o the_o lord_n 5._o psal_n 37._o 5._o trust_v also_o in_o he_o and_o he_o shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v and_o of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v he_o for_o our_o example_n the_o lord_n be_v my_o light_n and_o my_o salvation_n who_o shall_v i_o fear_v 1._o psal_n 27._o 1._o the_o lord_n be_v the_o
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be_v three_o invocation_n preach_v and_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o first_o there_o be_v 14._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o 1._o john_n 5._o 14._o first_o require_v that_o we_o pray_v and_o the_o neglect_n hereof_o condemn_v second_o that_o we_o pray_v according_a to_o god_n will_v perform_v those_o thing_n therein_o which_o in_o his_o word_n he_o require_v and_o these_o be_v either_o essential_a unto_o prayer_n or_o accidental_a the_o thing_n essential_a respect_v either_o the_o person_n unto_o 27._o psal_n 50._o 15._o luke_n 11._o 2._o ephe._n 2._o 12._o john_n 16._o 23._o rom._n 8_o 26_o 27._o who_o we_o must_v pray_v which_o be_v god_n only_o and_o no_o other_o or_o the_o person_n in_o who_o name_n alone_o we_o must_v pray_v namely_o jesus_n christ_n and_o not_o in_o the_o mediation_n or_o intercession_n of_o any_o creature_n three_o by_o who_o help_n to_o wit_n the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o help_v our_o infirmity_n 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there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o pray_v for_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a and_o lawful_a have_v 11._o mat._n 7._o 11._o all_o our_o suit_n warrant_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o thing_n accidental_a require_v in_o prayer_n be_v the_o circumstance_n of_o person_n place_n or_o time_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n prayer_n be_v either_o public_a in_o the_o congregation_n or_o private_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o place_n prayer_n be_v not_o limit_v 8._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 8._o but_o we_o have_v liberty_n in_o all_o place_n to_o lift_v up_o pure_a hand_n unto_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n we_o must_v pray_v without_o cease_v as_o often_o as_o any_o 17._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o fit_a opportunity_n and_o occasion_n be_v offer_v the_o kind_n of_o prayer_n be_v 22._o jam._n 1._o 5._o &_o 5._o 16._o &_o 1._o 6._o mat._n 21._o 22._o either_o petition_n or_o thanksgiving_n in_o all_o our_o petition_n there_o be_v require_v 1._o a_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n 2._o fervent_a desire_n to_o have_v they_o supply_v 3._o a_o special_a faith_n that_o our_o request_n shall_v be_v grant_v ground_v upon_o god_n promise_n after_o our_o petition_n make_v we_o must_v quiet_o rest_v upon_o god_n persuade_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v obtain_v they_o in_o due_a time_n second_o we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v serve_v god_n providence_n in_o confer_v these_o blessing_n upon_o us._n three_o if_o we_o do_v not_o present_o obtain_v we_o must_v persevere_v in_o prayer_n without_o faint_v or_o weariness_n the_o other_o part_n of_o prayer_n be_v give_v of_o thanks_o whereby_o we_o praise_v god_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n either_o receive_v or_o promise_v unto_o which_o the_o same_o thing_n be_v 4._o col._n 3._o 16._o phil._n 1._o 4._o to_o be_v fit_v which_o be_v general_o require_v in_o prayer_n as_o that_o they_o be_v render_v to_o god_n alone_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n with_o understand_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o reverence_n and_o humility_n with_o thankfulness_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n minister_n and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o duty_n respect_v prayer_n those_o that_o respect_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o respect_n god_n minister_n 19_o rom._n 10._o 15._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 18_o 19_o that_o preach_v it_o the_o second_o the_o people_n that_o hear_v it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o minister_n it_o be_v require_v first_o that_o his_o person_n be_v qualify_v and_o fit_v for_o this_o high_a function_n in_o which_o regard_n he_o ought_v to_o be_v once_o lawful_o call_v to_o this_o office_n inward_o by_o god_n and_o outward_o by_o the_o church_n second_o he_o be_v to_o have_v his_o call_n approve_a and_o seal_v unto_o he_o by_o his_o sufficiency_n 8._o 1._o tim._n 3._o 2._o esa_n 6._o 8._o of_o gift_n both_o in_o knowledge_n and_o utterance_n and_o willingness_n of_o mind_n to_o employ_v they_o to_o god_n glory_n and_o good_a of_o his_o people_n second_o for_o the_o matter_n which_o he_o preach_v it_o be_v require_v that_o he_o deliver_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o be_v ground_v upon_o the_o pure_a word_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o right_o expound_v 17._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 13._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o the_o scripture_n by_o the_o scripture_n and_o divide_v the_o word_n of_o god_n aright_o both_o in_o observe_v profitable_a doctrine_n out_o of_o the_o text_n and_o in_o apply_v they_o to_o his_o hearer_n for_o instruction_n in_o the_o truth_n confutation_n of_o 16._o 1._o tim._n 3._o 16._o error_n exhortation_n to_o duty_n reproof_n of_o offender_n and_o consolation_n of_o the_o weak_a and_o afflict_a three_o for_o the_o manner_n there_o be_v require_v that_o he_o speak_v in_o the_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o if_o god_n by_o he_o do_v speak_v unto_o 4._o 1._o cor._n 2_o 4._o the_o people_n second_o in_o simplicity_n without_o any_o impiety_n of_o humane_a invention_n or_o affectation_n to_o show_v his_o own_o learning_n &_o gift_n 3._o in_o integrity_n and_o uprightnes_n 2._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 4_o 5._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 2._o 2_o tim._n 2._o 15._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 2._o mat._n 7._o 29._o tit._n 2._o 15._o &_o 2._o 7._o ezech._n 3._o 8_o 9_o ephes_n 6._o 19_o john_n 7._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 11._o 2._o as_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o presence_n chief_o aim_v to_o please_v god_n and_o man_n 4._o in_o fidelity_n have_v in_o his_o ministry_n no_o respect_n of_o person_n but_o deliver_v god_n message_n impartial_o to_o the_o noble_a and_o base_a rich_a &_o poor_a friend_n and_o stranger_n all_o alike_o five_o with_o authority_n &_o power_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n not_o fear_v the_o face_n of_o any_o gainsayer_n or_o opposer_n six_o with_o all_o gravity_n as_o become_v the_o weightiness_n of_o his_o ambassage_n seventh_o with_o all_o liberty_n and_o freedom_n of_o speech_n and_o spirit_n tax_v and_o reprove_v sin_n wheresoever_o he_o find_v it_o and_o final_o with_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o people_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o hearer_n and_o such_o as_o respect_v their_o preparation_n the_o duty_n which_o respect_v the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n be_v of_o three_o sort_n the_o first_o such_o as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v before_o we_o hear_v which_o 4._o eccles_n 4._o 17._o heb._n 4._o 2._o luke_n 8._o 13_o 14._o jer._n 4._o 4._o be_v two_o principal_o the_o one_o that_o we_o fit_a and_o prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o presume_v to_o approach_v into_o god_n presence_n to_o perform_v this_o holy_a duty_n the_o which_o be_v do_v partly_o by_o remove_v those_o impediment_n
full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o weak_a in_o those_o grace_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 19_o which_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n we_o will_v in_o that_o part_n of_o our_o life_n which_o remain_v strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v increase_v our_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o last_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o intend_a action_n for_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o renew_n and_o increase_v of_o they_o in_o we_o and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o action_n of_o receive_v we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v both_o by_o meditation_n and_o action_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o outward_a sign_n bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o they_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o of_o the_o analogy_n and_o relation_n between_o they_o when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o so_o christ_n be_v set_v apart_o and_o seal_v to_o the_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n that_o he_o may_v be_v our_o 5._o joh_n 6._o 27._o esa_n 49._o 1_o 5._o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n and_o so_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n when_o we_o see_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o wine_n consist_v of_o many_o grain_n and_o grape_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o there_o be_v but_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n we_o even_o the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o 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hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v and_o feed_v upon_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n three_o to_o remember_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n to_o we_o the_o one_o in_o give_v his_o dear_a son_n the_o other_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n for_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n to_o set_v forth_o their_o praise_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o holy_a conversation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o supper_n we_o be_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n first_o to_o be_v perpetual_o thankful_a unto_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o for_o derive_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n second_o we_o must_v examine_v how_o we_o have_v profit_v by_o receive_v of_o the_o supper_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o spiritual_a hunger_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o our_o empty_a soul_n with_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o main_a end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n last_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v careful_o our_o purpose_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o ourselves_o that_o we_o will_v conscionable_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o further_a of_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n which_o be_v take_v diverse_o in_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o three_o commandment_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v god_n name_n and_o glorify_v he_o out_o of_o his_o public_a and_o solemn_a service_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o name_n of_o god_n signify_v diverse_a thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o first_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v his_o essence_n second_o his_o glory_n three_o his_o title_n as_o jehovah_n elohim_n jah_n four_o his_o word_n five_o his_o religion_n six_o his_o work_n and_o to_o take_v it_o in_o vain_a be_v to_o use_v it_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n rash_o light_o and_o without_o judgement_n or_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o end_n or_o false_o wicked_o and_o contumelious_o to_o his_o dishonour_n which_o be_v here_o forbid_a contrariwise_o in_o this_o commandment_n god_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o as_o it_o be_v holy_a reverend_a and_o glorious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o use_v it_o holy_o and_o reverent_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o forbid_v we_o to_o use_v god_n name_n that_o be_v his_o attribute_n title_n word_n religion_n and_o work_v vain_o that_o be_v rash_o irreverent_o and_o light_o upon_o no_o just_a cause_n or_o else_o profane_o false_o and_o contemptuous_o to_o god_n dishonour_n the_o main_n duty_n require_v of_o we_o be_v first_o that_o we_o effectual_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o also_o often_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o holy_o and_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o reverent_o that_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n speak_v of_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n and_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a such_o a_o holy_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n 58._o deut._n 28._o 58._o second_o that_o we_o desire_v god_n glory_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o endeavour_n 31._o psal_n 50._o 23._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o to_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o all_o mean_n make_v it_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o end_n also_o of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n three_o that_o we_o use_v god_n title_n and_o name_n judicious_o in_o matter_n of_o weight_n and_o importance_n after_o a_o serious_a and_o reverend_a manner_n and_o to_o a_o good_a end_n four_o that_o we_o use_v god_n word_n religious_o and_o holy_o read_v meditate_v and_o confer_v of_o it_o with_o a_o desire_n study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o know_v remember_v and_o practice_v it_o that_o we_o make_v it_o our_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n our_o chief_a 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o guide_n for_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o the_o 28._o luk._n 11._o 28._o squire_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n five_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a call_n and_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o &_o 24._o 16._o righteousness_n adorn_v the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n upright_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o inoffensive_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n six_o that_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n we_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o all_o god_n work_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o government_n and_o both_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o they_o so_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o god_n glory_n know_v he_o by_o his_o work_n and_o glorify_v he_o in_o they_o by_o 14._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21_o ps_n 19_o 1._o &_o 139._o 14._o acknowledge_v they_o his_o workmanship_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o also_o to_o our_o own_o good_a imitate_v
in_o they_o 9_o pro._n 6._o 6._o matth._n 6._o 26._o psal_n 32._o 9_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n propound_v as_o good_a for_o our_o imitation_n and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a and_o final_o that_o we_o receive_v they_o with_o thanksgiving_n 5._o 2._o pet._n 2._o 22._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n so_o also_o here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n government_n and_o providence_n as_o first_o for_o the_o determine_n of_o doubt_n and_o controversy_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v clear_v and_o decide_v by_o cast_v of_o lot_n in_o the_o use_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o use_v prayer_n unto_o god_n and_o sometime_o 24._o pro._n 16._o 33._o act._n 1._o 23_o 24._o when_o the_o occasion_n be_v weighty_a fast_v desire_v of_o he_o that_o by_o his_o good_a providence_n he_o will_v direct_v they_o to_o the_o right_a end_n for_o which_o we_o use_v they_o and_o 18._o pro._n 18._o 18._o as_o before_o they_o be_v cast_v we_o be_v to_o refer_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o god_n determination_n so_o after_o we_o be_v to_o rest_v content_v and_o well_o please_v with_o his_o sentence_n second_o we_o be_v to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o god_n providence_n first_o in_o confer_v reward_n and_o blessing_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o we_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n when_o as_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o be_v unfeigned_o thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o they_o 16_o psal_n 144._o 6._o &_o 26._o 12._o &_o 66._o 16_o when_o in_o our_o word_n we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o and_o tell_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o when_o in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n we_o refer_v they_o whole_o to_o god_n glory_n and_o both_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o rom._n 2._o 4._o our_o own_o and_o other_o good_a take_v occasion_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n blessing_n bestow_v upon_o other_o we_o carry_v ourselves_o holy_o when_o as_o we_o rejoice_v with_o they_o in_o god_n bounty_n and_o goodness_n 26._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 26._o and_o join_v with_o they_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o like_a holy_a use_n we_o be_v 23._o psal_n 35._o 17._o gal._n 1._o 23._o to_o make_v of_o god_n providence_n in_o respect_n of_o punishment_n and_o affliction_n whether_o they_o be_v inflict_v upon_o ourselves_o or_o upon_o other_o as_o when_o 21._o job_n 1._o 20_o 21._o god_n lay_v his_o hand_n upon_o we_o by_o his_o judgement_n and_o chastizement_n we_o be_v to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o bear_v they_o with_o patience_n and_o thankfulness_n acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n in_o that_o we_o be_v 22._o lam._n 3._o 22._o not_o utter_o consume_v and_o profit_n by_o they_o both_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n unto_o new_a obedience_n so_o when_o 8._o heb._n 5._o 8._o we_o see_v god_n judgement_n upon_o other_o we_o be_v to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o example_n and_o communicate_v with_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o sorrow_n bear_v 11._o josh_n 22._o 20._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 6._o rom._n 12._o 1._o psal_n 58_o 11._o a_o part_n of_o their_o grief_n and_o magnify_v god_n justice_n which_o have_v find_v out_o the_o wicked_a to_o inflict_v upon_o they_o deserve_a punishment_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n in_o lawful_a oath_n more_o especial_o there_o be_v require_v in_o this_o commandment_n that_o we_o glorify_v and_o sanctify_v god_n name_n by_o our_o oath_n and_o vow_n first_o by_o our_o oath_n 23._o deut._n 6._o 13._o esa_n 45._o 23._o unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o honour_n god_n name_n in_o swear_v by_o it_o upon_o a_o just_a and_o necessary_a occasion_n acknowledge_v thereby_o god_n infinite_a wisdom_n from_o which_o nothing_o can_o hide_v his_o truth_n which_o abhor_v all_o lie_n and_o falsehood_n his_o justice_n which_o when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o be_v a_o witness_n and_o judge_n will_v neither_o suffer_v truth_n and_o innocency_n to_o go_v unrewarded_a nor_o untruth_n and_o guiltiness_n unpunished_a without_o respect_n of_o person_n second_o that_o we_o swear_v only_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n either_o direct_o 6._o esa_n 65._o 16._o jer._n 12_o 6._o or_o indirect_o and_o by_o no_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n three_o that_o we_o swear_v after_o a_o lawful_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o swear_v in_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o that_o which_o be_v true_a and_o true_o according_a to_o the_o persuasion_n 1._o jer._n 4._o 2._o rom._n 9_o 1._o of_o our_o mind_n in_o righteousness_n bind_v ourselves_o thereby_o only_o unto_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o in_o regard_n that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o clear_a the_o truth_n nor_o be_v believe_v in_o a_o matter_n of_o importance_n which_o much_o respect_v god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o or_o neighbour_n good_a and_o so_o come_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a action_n with_o all_o reverence_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n due_o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o condition_n and_o circumstance_n of_o our_o oath_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n last_o that_o we_o swear_v unto_o a_o right_a end_n namely_o to_o the_o glory_n 19_o josh_n 7._o 19_o of_o god_n by_o reveal_v and_o ratify_v a_o necessary_a and_o unknown_a truth_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v make_v manifest_a and_o to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n 16._o heb._n 6._o 16._o and_o ourselves_o that_o they_o may_v be_v satisfy_v all_o controversy_n and_o strife_n end_v all_o doubt_n and_o suspicion_n remove_v and_o our_o own_o truth_n and_o 11._o exod._n 22._o 11._o innocency_n declare_v and_o clear_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_n by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n the_o second_o special_a thing_n here_o require_v be_v lawful_a vow_n whereby_o we_o cheerful_o promise_v unto_o god_n some_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o either_o because_o we_o have_v already_o find_v he_o gracious_a and_o good_a unto_o we_o which_o move_v we_o to_o do_v this_o duty_n out_o of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n or_o because_o we_o expect_v his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n for_o some_o benefit_n to_o be_v receive_v or_o punishment_n to_o be_v avoid_v or_o remove_v out_o of_o our_o faith_n and_o hope_v ground_v upon_o god_n promise_n unto_o which_o vow_n that_o they_o may_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v namely_o that_o we_o make_v they_o lawful_o and_o true_o to_o perform_v they_o unto_o the_o make_n of_o a_o lawful_a vow_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v perform_v as_o a_o religious_a 11._o psal_n 76._o 11._o act_n to_o god_n and_o none_o other_o second_o that_o it_o be_v do_v after_o a_o religious_a and_o holy_a manner_n 1._o in_o truth_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a heart_n 2._o in_o 15._o 2._o chro._n 15._o 15._o righteousness_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n that_o he_o have_v power_n in_o himself_o to_o vow_v that_o thing_n or_o have_v the_o consent_n of_o his_o governor_n second_o that_o the_o thing_n vow_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n as_o be_v good_a and_o command_v or_o of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o good_a and_o profitable_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v use_v or_o hurtful_a and_o inconvenient_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v avoid_v three_o that_o we_o vow_v in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v that_o our_o vow_n be_v in_o the_o former_a respect_n lawful_a and_o very_o profitable_a either_o for_o the_o advance_v of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o good_a the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o make_v it_o to_o a_o right_a end_n as_o 13._o psal_n 66._o 13._o namely_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o benefit_n for_o the_o exercise_v of_o our_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n or_o the_o renew_n 8._o &_o 61._o 8._o and_o further_a of_o our_o repentance_n or_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o 11._o num._n 30._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 11._o faith_n and_o our_o good_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n about_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a duty_n in_o respect_n of_o performance_n of_o our_o vow_n there_o be_v require_v 3._o eccles_n 5._o 3._o num._n 30_o 3._o that_o it_o be_v do_v at_o the_o time_n appoint_v and_o without_o delay_n and_o
have_v other_o do_v unto_o we_o and_o consequent_o see_v we_o desire_v that_o our_o neighbour_n shall_v with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o body_n advance_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v our_o good_a in_o all_o thing_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n justice_n and_o righteousness_n require_v the_o same_o at_o our_o hand_n towards_o they_o namely_o that_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n we_o be_v ever_o ready_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o tend_v to_o their_o good_a and_o to_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o honour_n person_n life_n purity_n chastity_n wealth_n and_o good_a name_n not_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v a_o thought_n or_o first_o motion_n in_o our_o mind_n or_o heart_n which_o in_o any_o of_o these_o or_o other_o respect_n may_v tend_v to_o their_o hurt_n and_o prejudice_n of_o which_o justice_n or_o righteousness_n there_o be_v two_o part_n the_o one_o distributive_a whereby_o we_o do_v give_v unto_o every_o one_o their_o due_a and_o that_o which_o of_o right_n appertain_v unto_o they_o in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o geometrical_a proportion_n which_o have_v respect_n in_o this_o distribution_n unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o their_o place_n person_n and_o such_o other_o relation_n and_o circumstance_n and_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n carry_v with_o due_a regard_n of_o equity_n and_o moderation_n the_o other_o be_v commutative_a which_o be_v usual_o exercise_v in_o commerce_n and_o mutual_a deal_n and_o trade_v one_o with_o another_o as_o in_o change_v borrow_a lend_v buy_v sell_v let_v set_v and_o such_o like_a affair_n of_o this_o life_n the_o general_a rule_n whereof_o be_v that_o we_o keep_v from_o no_o man_n his_o right_n but_o pay_v every_o man_n his_o debt_n and_o due_a in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o arithmetical_a proportion_n perform_v all_o these_o duty_n of_o justice_n in_o a_o strict_a equality_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o place_n or_o person_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o the_o other_o main_a duty_n be_v sobriety_n which_o comprehend_v under_o it_o all_o duty_n which_o respect_v our_o own_o person_n the_o which_o in_o a_o general_a sense_n as_o 12_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mark_v 5._o 15._o luke_n 8._o 35._o act_n 26._o 25._o tit._n 1._o 8._o &_o 2._o 12_o it_o be_v to_o be_v here_o understand_v signify_v soundness_n of_o mind_n which_o order_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o good_a and_o safety_n of_o our_o person_n and_o state_n and_o thus_o the_o word_n which_o be_v translate_v sobriety_n be_v take_v in_o the_o scripture_n for_o a_o sound_a mind_n so_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o demoniac_n be_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n restore_v to_o his_o right_a mind_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o be_v not_o mad_a but_o speak_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o soberness_n that_o be_v of_o a_o right_n and_o sound_a mind_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o safety_n and_o salvation_n of_o himself_o and_o other_o and_o exhort_v all_o man_n to_o be_v wise_a unto_o sobriety_n or_o to_o think_v sober_o not_o strain_v 3._o rom._n 12._o 3._o their_o wit_n above_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o gift_n which_o be_v the_o next_o way_n to_o crack_v and_o lose_v they_o and_o thus_o elsewhere_o he_o oppose_v these_o two_o the_o one_o against_o 13._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 13._o the_o other_o to_o be_v sober_a and_o to_o be_v beside_o ourselves_o sobriety_n therefore_o be_v a_o virtue_n or_o habit_n proceed_v from_o a_o sound_a mind_n spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o rule_v and_o order_n ourselves_o with_o all_o our_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o mind_n and_o body_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o about_o which_o they_o be_v exercise_v to_o our_o good_a safety_n and_o salvation_n first_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v the_o mind_n to_o the_o use_v of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v with_o save_v knowledge_n the_o memory_n as_o a_o faithful_a register_n to_o retain_v good_a thing_n the_o conscience_n to_o perform_v its_o office_n right_o in_o excuse_v and_o accuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v the_o good_a and_o refuse_v the_o evil_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v conformable_a to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n the_o affection_n to_o covet_v after_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n with_o unlimited_a desire_n and_o temporal_a good_a thing_n with_o moderation_n temperance_n and_o purity_n and_o the_o body_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o honour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o a_o ready_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o all_o good_a action_n and_o thus_o it_o rule_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o he_o as_o they_o be_v exercise_v about_o their_o several_a and_o particular_a object_n cause_v the_o mind_n to_o approve_v or_o condemn_v the_o memory_n to_o retain_v or_o cast_v out_o the_o conscience_n to_o accuse_v or_o excuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v or_o reject_v the_o affection_n to_o love_v and_o desire_n or_o to_o hate_v and_o contemn_v the_o body_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v all_o thing_n good_a or_o evil_n when_o they_o be_v propound_v unto_o they_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o several_a sort_n of_o object_n this_o virtue_n of_o sobriety_n have_v place_n and_o be_v command_v in_o every_o precept_n of_o the_o second_o table_n for_o as_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v we_o about_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o honour_n and_o authority_n it_o be_v require_v in_o the_o first_o commandment_n as_o about_o the_o good_a preservation_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o life_n our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o six_o as_o about_o our_o chastity_n purity_n temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n in_o the_o seven_o as_o about_o our_o good_n and_o possession_n either_o in_o get_v or_o use_v they_o righteous_o and_o just_o in_o the_o eight_o as_o about_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o good_a name_n in_o the_o nine_o as_o about_o withstand_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o suggestion_n unto_o sin_n and_o the_o recover_n of_o original_a righteousness_n and_o holy_a concupiscence_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o the_o ten_o and_o last_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n but_o see_v our_o saviour_n have_v comprise_v both_o these_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n under_o charity_n and_o have_v make_v love_n the_o whole_a sum_n of_o 14._o matth._n 22._o 39_o &_o 19_o 19_o gal._n 5._o 14._o the_o law_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n of_o the_o second_o table_n i_o will_v consider_v of_o they_o both_o under_o this_o one_o first_o general_o and_o afterward_o more_o special_o in_o every_o several_a commandment_n for_o charity_n and_o true_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o move_v we_o out_o of_o a_o sound_n and_o right_a mind_n to_o perform_v in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n all_o good_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o our_o safety_n and_o salvation_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n as_o it_o move_v we_o to_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o so_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n which_o we_o do_v unto_o ourselves_o or_o will_v have_v other_o do_v unto_o us._n now_o this_o charity_n be_v a_o gift_n or_o grace_n of_o god_n infuse_v into_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o out_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n work_v true_a and_o fervent_a love_n towards_o they_o again_o do_v move_v we_o to_o love_v ourselves_o and_o all_o man_n as_o ourselves_o and_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o for_o god_n sake_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o no_o natural_a habit_n for_o natural_o as_o we_o be_v hater_n of_o god_n and_o man_n so_o even_o of_o ourselves_o neither_o be_v any_o hatred_n of_o a_o enemy_n so_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o carnal_a self-love_n which_o be_v a_o chief_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o deprive_v we_o here_o of_o all_o grace_n and_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o love_v one_o another_o tell_v we_o where_o we_o must_v have_v this_o gift_n let_v we_o say_v he_o love_v one_o another_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 7._o for_o love_n be_v of_o god_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o god_n but_o a_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o as_o the_o cause_n so_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v shed_v
offer_v unto_o us._n neither_o must_v we_o think_v it_o sufficient_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o reserve_v his_o sabbath_n for_o god_n service_n and_o spend_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o week_n in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n nor_o that_o we_o serve_v he_o in_o some_o thing_n and_o these_o in_o other_o nor_o on_o some_o other_o day_n beside_o the_o sabbath_n or_o some_o part_n only_o of_o every_o day_n reserve_v the_o rest_n to_o live_v as_o we_o listen_v but_o we_o must_v constant_o and_o continual_o in_o every_o thing_n and_o at_o every_o time_n perform_v service_n unto_o god_n in_o all_o our_o action_n and_o throughout_o our_o whole_a course_n and_o conversation_n not_o only_o in_o abstain_v from_o all_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v but_o also_o in_o perform_v of_o some_o christian_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n which_o he_o have_v command_v or_o in_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v unto_o they_o neither_o be_v god_n alone_o serve_v when_o we_o perform_v some_o religious_a act_n as_o pray_v hear_v the_o word_n sing_v psalm_n or_o some_o eminent_a work_n of_o charity_n and_o sobriety_n but_o also_o in_o the_o mean_a duty_n of_o the_o base_a calling_n yea_o even_o in_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v lawful_a sport_n and_o recreation_n when_o as_o we_o do_v they_o in_o faith_n which_o not_o only_o assure_v we_o that_o these_o action_n be_v command_v 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o of_o god_n and_o warrant_v by_o his_o word_n but_o that_o we_o and_o our_o work_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o so_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v they_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o be_v not_o chief_o the_o service_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n and_o also_o when_o in_o do_v these_o our_o ordinary_a business_n which_o belong_v to_o our_o calling_n we_o do_v repose_v our_o trust_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n that_o he_o will_v bless_v we_o in_o they_o and_o give_v they_o such_o success_n as_o shall_v be_v most_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o good_a and_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o they_o as_o blessing_n send_v from_o god_n with_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o when_o as_o in_o they_o we_o have_v a_o eye_n and_o due_a respect_n to_o god_n seek_v in_o they_o chief_o his_o glory_n and_o do_v they_o in_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o not_o for_o necessity_n only_o praise_n or_o profit_n fear_v of_o punishment_n or_o hope_v of_o reward_n which_o though_o we_o may_v respect_v secondary_o and_o in_o some_o degree_n in_o the_o ordinary_a action_n of_o our_o life_n yet_o not_o first_o and_o principal_o if_o we_o will_v be_v account_v to_o do_v god_n service_n in_o they_o and_o in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n mutual_a good_a especial_o the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o their_o and_o our_o own_o soul_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o no_o time_n be_v exempt_v from_o god_n service_n prove_v first_o by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n in_o which_o general_a sense_n if_o we_o take_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o large_o with_o these_o reference_n understand_v the_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n then_o be_v there_o no_o day_n hour_n or_o minute_n wherein_o we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o some_o of_o they_o and_o this_o appear_v both_o by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o firm_a reason_n the_o scripture_n require_v that_o our_o whole_a life_n be_v spend_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o daily_o perform_v unto_o he_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n so_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v we_o to_o walk_v daily_o according_a as_o god_n have_v direct_v we_o and_o make_v his_o word_n the_o rule_n of_o our_o conversation_n from_o which_o we_o must_v never_o swerve_v neither_o on_o the_o right_a 7._o gal._n 6._o 16._o psal_n 119._o 9_o jos_n 1._o 7._o hand_n nor_o on_o the_o left_a and_o to_o keep_v a_o continual_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o lest_o there_o be_v at_o any_o time_n in_o any_o of_o we_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o the_o 13._o deut._n 5._o 32._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o live_a god_n and_o to_o exhort_v one_o another_o daily_a whilst_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o we_o shall_v be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n the_o apostle_n peter_n persuade_v we_o to_o pass_v the_o whole_a time_n of_o our_o sojourn_v here_o in_o the_o 14._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o pro._n 28._o 14._o fear_n of_o god_n and_o not_o some_o part_n of_o it_o only_o which_o we_o can_v best_o spare_v and_o that_o we_o live_v no_o long_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n according_a to_o the_o lust_n of_o 2._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2._o man_n but_o the_o will_n of_o god_n see_v the_o time_n pass_v of_o our_o life_n may_v be_v enough_o yea_o far_o too_o much_o to_o have_v walk_v and_o wrought_v after_o the_o will_n of_o the_o gentile_n the_o 12._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o grace_n of_o god_n appear_v have_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v all_o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o therefore_o have_v the_o lord_n redeem_v we_o that_o be_v deliver_v out_o 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o enemy_n we_o may_v serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n of_o which_o we_o have_v also_o example_n in_o the_o scripture_n in_o the_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n who_o after_o their_o conversion_n pass_v their_o whole_a time_n in_o his_o fear_n and_o spend_v their_o strength_n in_o do_v unto_o he_o continual_a service_n so_o enoch_n be_v say_v to_o have_v walk_v 22._o gen._n 5._o 22._o with_o god_n that_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o pilgrimage_n to_o have_v keep_v he_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o to_o have_v carry_v himself_o in_o all_o his_o action_n as_o in_o his_o presence_n that_o he_o may_v be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o david_n as_o he_o make_v it_o a_o mark_n of_o a_o bless_a man_n to_o meditate_v and_o exercise_v himself_o in_o the_o law_n of_o 2._o psal_n 1._o 1_o 2._o god_n day_n and_o night_n so_o do_v he_o in_o many_o place_n show_v that_o it_o be_v his_o own_o practice_n my_o mouth_n say_v he_o shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o 46._o psal_n 71._o 15._o psal_n 55._o 17._o psa_fw-la 119._o 97_o 11â—_n &_o 145._o 2._o act._n 26._o 7._o &_o 2._o 46._o salvation_n all_o the_o day_n for_o i_o know_v not_o the_o number_n thereof_o evening_n and_o morning_n and_o at_o noon_n will_v i_o pray_v and_o cry_v aloud_o o_o how_o love_v i_o thy_o law_n it_o be_v my_o meditation_n all_o the_o day_n i_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o perform_v thy_o statute_n always_o even_o unto_o the_o end_n every_o day_n will_v i_o bless_v thou_o and_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v of_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o the_o jew_n that_o they_o do_v instant_o serve_v god_n day_n night_n and_o particular_o of_o himself_o that_o it_o be_v 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o his_o continual_a exercise_n to_o have_v always_o a_o good_a conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n but_o the_o best_a precedent_n of_o all_o for_o our_o imitation_n be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o spend_v his_o whole_a time_n in_o do_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o in_o the_o day_n time_n preach_v and_o do_v miracle_n and_o work_n of_o mercy_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v salvation_n unto_o the_o lose_a sheep_n of_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o in_o the_o night_n sequester_v himself_o for_o prayer_n &_o meditation_n in_o the_o mount_n of_o olive_n second_o god_n have_v give_v his_o law_n not_o that_o we_o shall_v sometime_o observe_v his_o commandment_n and_o sometime_o break_v they_o but_o that_o we_o may_v observe_v they_o daily_o and_o continual_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n and_o that_o it_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o rule_n and_o squire_n according_a unto_o 9_o psal_n 119._o 9_o which_o we_o be_v to_o frame_v our_o whole_a life_n and_o every_o particular_a action_n for_o there_o he_o prescribe_v duty_n to_o be_v perform_v at_o all_o time_n on_o his_o sabbath_n and_o on_o the_o six_o day_n beside_o the_o general_a duty_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o and_o those_o that_o respect_v we_o in_o our_o particular_a calling_n the_o duty_n of_o piety_n whereby_o we_o offer_v unto_o he_o immediate_a service_n and_o
with_o worldly_a encumbrance_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o in_o the_o morning_n we_o keep_v no_o watch_n over_o ourselves_o but_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o take_v their_o liberty_n and_o to_o give_v entertainment_n unto_o wicked_a and_o worldly_a thought_n and_o the_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n of_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n they_o will_v so_o whole_o seize_v upon_o they_o &_o hold_v their_o possession_n that_o we_o shall_v hardly_o admit_v or_o at_o least_o retain_v any_o good_a meditation_n the_o whole_a day_n follow_v &_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o prayer_n or_o other_o religious_a duty_n we_o shall_v be_v so_o distract_v with_o worldly_a cogitation_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n that_o they_o will_v become_v cold_a and_o formal_a and_o quite_o without_o any_o vigour_n and_o efficacy_n cap._n xiii_o of_o prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n how_o profitable_a it_o be_v and_o necessary_a and_o of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o prayer_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o duty_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v every_o morning_n the_o next_o religious_a duty_n which_o be_v in_o the_o morning_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o be_v that_o we_o pour_v out_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a &_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o be_v a_o duty_n above_o all_o other_o to_o be_v daily_o put_v in_o practice_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o god_n service_n whereby_o he_o will_v be_v honour_v of_o we_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v put_v for_o the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o by_o special_a 17._o special_a hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o psal_n 50._o 14_o 15._o matth._n 7._o 7._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o commandment_n in_o many_o place_n unto_o which_o god_n have_v encourage_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n by_o many_o sweet_a 24._o sweet_a joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_fw-la 65._o 24._o and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n it_o be_v the_o badge_n of_o true_a religion_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o of_o a_o utter_a atheist_n and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v such_o a_o one_o set_v he_o forth_o by_o these_o two_o property_n that_o he_o 23._o psal_n 14._o 1_o 4._o and_o 53._o 4._o psal_n 50._o 23._o have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n and_o he_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o excellent_a see_v thereby_o we_o glorify_v god_n and_o he_o also_o glorifi_v we_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o wretched_a sinner_n this_o high_a and_o honourable_a privilege_n to_o have_v free_a access_n unto_o he_o and_o to_o have_v the_o ear_n of_o our_o great_a king_n and_o sovereign_a that_o we_o may_v make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o undoubted_a hope_n to_o have_v they_o hear_v and_o grant_v it_o be_v most_o profitable_a also_o unto_o we_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o attain_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o need_v and_o be_v free_v from_o all_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o fear_v and_o the_o key_n whereby_o we_o open_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o god_n grace_n and_o rich_a gift_n and_o 14._o 1._o job_n 5._o 14._o out_o of_o it_o furnish_v ourselves_o with_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v needful_a for_o us._n it_o be_v most_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o the_o good_a 15._o jam._n 5._o 16_o 17_o 18._o exod._n 32._o 10._o josh_n 10._o 15._o thing_n which_o we_o desire_v as_o we_o see_v in_o innumerable_a place_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n when_o as_o we_o have_v experience_n that_o he_o hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n and_o for_o the_o inflame_a of_o our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n when_o we_o taste_v of_o his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v it_o increase_v our_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o familiar_a acquaintance_n with_o he_o it_o make_v our_o mind_n to_o soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o be_v on_o earth_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n it_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n see_v the_o same_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n seal_v also_o unto_o 26._o rom_n 8._o 15_o 26._o we_o our_o adoption_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o necessary_a 4._o jer._n 10._o 25._o gen._n 32._o 25_o 26._o hos_fw-la 12._o 4._o if_o either_o we_o will_v avoid_v god_n curse_n or_o will_v with_o jacob_n so_o wrestle_v with_o he_o as_o we_o mean_v to_o prevail_v and_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n that_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a evidence_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v cast_v off_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n as_o eliphaz_n reason_v against_o job_n and_o that_o we_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o save_a grace_n 10._o zach._n 12._o 10._o see_v the_o same_o spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n §._o sect._n 2_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o leisure_n to_o pray_v neither_o let_v any_o man_n pretend_v his_o small_a leisure_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o weighty_a business_n and_o manifold_a employment_n as_o a_o excuse_n to_o warrant_v he_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o a_o duty_n so_o high_a and_o holy_a so_o excellent_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a unless_o he_o will_v say_v that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o be_v save_v to_o glorify_v god_n or_o enrich_v himself_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n or_o to_o get_v the_o evidence_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n and_o happiness_n into_o his_o own_o keep_n and_o that_o he_o be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o worldly_a employment_n that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o seek_v any_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n to_o avoid_v his_o curse_n or_o obtain_v his_o blessing_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n or_o escape_v hell_n for_o shame_v therefore_o let_v we_o cast_v away_o these_o no_o less_o profane_a than_o frivolous_a excuse_n and_o to_o this_o end_n further_o consider_v that_o the_o great_a and_o more_o important_a our_o business_n be_v the_o more_o need_n we_o have_v to_o implore_v by_o hearty_a prayer_n the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n before_o we_o undertake_v they_o without_o which_o all_o our_o policy_n labour_n and_o endeavour_n will_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a either_o because_o we_o shall_v not_o achieve_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o attempt_v or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o in_o god_n just_a judgement_n it_o shall_v become_v unto_o we_o a_o curse_n rather_o than_o a_o blessing_n consider_v further_o how_o much_o time_n thou_o daily_o spend_v in_o do_v nothing_o or_o that_o which_o be_v ill_a and_o worse_o than_o nothing_o how_o much_o time_n in_o needless_a curiosity_n about_o thy_o body_n in_o dress_v and_o feed_v it_o and_o in_o vain_a discourse_n about_o thing_n that_o profit_v not_o yea_o corrupt_v rather_o than_o edify_v thou_o how_o much_o in_o unlawful_a or_o superfluous_a sport_n and_o recreation_n in_o card_v dice_a mask_a revel_a hunt_a hawk_v behold_v vain_a sight_n and_o wanton_a interlude_n and_o blush_v for_o shame_n that_o thou_o can_v find_v time_n enough_o in_o thy_o great_a employment_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o thy_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o only_o want_v leisure_n to_o serve_v thy_o god_n and_o save_v thy_o own_o soul_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o unwearied_a watchfulness_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n in_o attend_v upon_o this_o duty_n that_o they_o may_v frequent_o and_o fervent_o perform_v it_o day_n and_o night_n and_o set_v before_o we_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o spend_v morning_n and_o evening_n yea_o whole_a night_n in_o pray_v for_o us._n which_o if_o we_o neglect_v to_o do_v for_o ourselves_o what_o do_v we_o but_o disclaim_v that_o holy_a communion_n and_o show_v plain_o that_o we_o be_v not_o in_o that_o number_n what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o debar_v ourselves_o of_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o intercession_n when_o as_o we_o take_v no_o care_n by_o our_o prayer_n to_o have_v it_o apply_v unto_o we_o neither_o let_v any_o say_v that_o his_o purpose_n be_v not_o to_o neglect_v this_o duty_n altogether_o but_o though_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o pray_v every_o day_n yet_o he_o will_v find_v some_o time_n for_o it_o though_o not_o every_o morning_n
steal_v no_o more_o but_o rather_o let_v he_o labour_n 28._o eph._n 4._o 28._o work_v with_o his_o hand_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a unto_o which_o precept_n of_o holy_a scripture_n prescribe_v labour_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n as_o fit_a pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o have_v always_o live_v in_o lawful_a calling_n and_o have_v faithful_o labour_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o they_o as_o of_o abel_n and_o noah_n before_o the_o flood_n the_o one_o a_o shepherd_n the_o other_o a_o husbandman_n and_o after_o the_o flood_n of_o the_o patriarch_n abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o all_o their_o posterity_n that_o descend_v of_o they_o of_o moses_n david_n the_o king_n and_o prophet_n of_o the_o disciple_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o as_o he_o profess_v labour_v more_o abundant_o than_o they_o all_o not_o only_o 9_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 9_o &_o 2._o thes_n 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o employ_v himself_o in_o his_o painful_a ministry_n and_o apostleship_n but_o labour_v also_o with_o his_o hand_n that_o he_o may_v not_o be_v offensive_a but_o be_v a_o good_a example_n for_o other_o to_o imitate_v yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o though_o he_o be_v free_a bear_v and_o the_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o his_o father_n submit_v himself_o as_o a_o servant_n to_o the_o common_a law_n of_o mankind_n tie_v himself_o by_o a_o voluntary_a necessity_n to_o labour_n in_o his_o call_n and_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o the_o which_o he_o do_v with_o 4._o john_n 9_o 4._o such_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n that_o he_o profess_v it_o to_o be_v his_o meat_n and_o 34._o john_n 4._o 34._o drink_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o and_o to_o finish_v his_o work_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o son_n and_o heir_n can_v not_o be_v free_a from_o labour_n how_o shall_v any_o of_o his_o servant_n be_v exempt_v if_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o vineyard_n can_v not_o be_v 6._o matth._n 20._o 6._o privilege_v from_o take_v pain_n with_o what_o face_n can_v any_o of_o the_o hire_a labourer_n excuse_v their_o idleness_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o it_o be_v god_n ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v labour_v in_o our_o calling_n again_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n himself_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o that_o it_o be_v his_o ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v labour_v in_o they_o it_o be_v he_o that_o create_v and_o redeem_v and_o continual_o preserve_v we_o who_o have_v call_v and_o set_v we_o in_o our_o place_n and_o have_v appoint_v unto_o every_o one_o their_o work_n and_o task_n and_o have_v not_o only_o promise_v his_o help_n and_o assistance_n in_o all_o our_o labour_n but_o also_o have_v encourage_v we_o to_o take_v pain_n by_o assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v rich_o reward_v they_o when_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o work_n and_o therefore_o if_o after_o all_o this_o we_o will_v detract_v our_o labour_n and_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o leave_v our_o stand_n and_o to_o withdraw_v ourselves_o from_o under_o his_o government_n to_o neglect_v god_n work_n and_o to_o do_v service_n unto_o satan_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o our_o own_o flesh_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o deprive_v our_o soul_n of_o that_o comfort_n which_o we_o may_v have_v in_o his_o company_n and_o assistance_n and_o by_o pretend_v difficulty_n in_o the_o achieve_v our_o labour_n to_o argue_v and_o accuse_v he_o of_o insufficiency_n who_o have_v undertake_v to_o assist_v we_o and_o by_o his_o help_n to_o give_v good_a success_n unto_o all_o our_o just_a endeavour_n what_o be_v it_o but_o for_o the_o enjoy_n of_o short_a and_o carnal_a ease_n to_o our_o flesh_n to_o forfeit_v all_o hope_n of_o obtain_v those_o rich_a heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a reward_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v unto_o we_o as_o the_o free_a and_o gracious_a wage_n of_o our_o momentany_a labour_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n bless_v the_o diligent_a with_o many_o benefit_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o manifold_a benefit_n wherewith_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o bless_v our_o labour_n if_o we_o be_v painful_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o contrariwise_o how_o much_o he_o abhor_v and_o condemn_v sloth_n and_o idleness_n punish_v they_o that_o live_v in_o it_o with_o innumerable_a evil_n which_o he_o have_v just_o cause_v to_o attend_v upon_o it_o concern_v the_o former_a it_o may_v be_v a_o strong_a inducement_n to_o make_v we_o diligent_a in_o our_o calling_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o benefit_n which_o accrue_v upon_o it_o for_o whereas_o every_o one_o be_v ready_a to_o ask_v who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a and_o be_v easy_o draw_v to_o any_o course_n by_o the_o 6._o psal_n 4._o 6._o golden_a chain_n of_o gain_n and_o advantage_n the_o wiseman_n tell_v we_o first_o general_o that_o in_o all_o labour_n there_o be_v profit_n whereas_o idle_a talk_v with_o the_o lip_n tend_v 23._o pro._n 14._o 23._o only_o to_o penury_n and_o in_o many_o other_o place_n he_o set_v forth_o more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n that_o do_v accompany_v it_o for_o it_o exalt_v to_o honour_n and_o authority_n according_a to_o that_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a shall_v bear_v 24._o pro._n 12._o 24._o rule_n but_o the_o slothful_a shall_v be_v under_o tribute_n and_o again_o see_v thou_o a_o man_n diligent_a 29._o pro._n 22._o 29._o in_o his_o business_n he_o shall_v stand_v before_o king_n he_o shall_v not_o stand_v before_o mean_a man_n it_o build_v the_o house_n and_o make_v and_o erect_v mansion_n place_n for_o themselves_o and_o their_o posterity_n so_o say_v solomon_n prepare_v thy_o work_n without_o 27._o pro._n 24._o 27._o and_o make_v it_o fit_a for_o thyself_o in_o the_o field_n and_o afterward_o build_v thy_o house_n contrary_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o many_o in_o these_o time_n who_o prefer_v building_n and_o neglect_v husbandry_n and_o take_v care_n to_o set_v up_o fair_a house_n before_o they_o have_v any_o land_n to_o lay_v unto_o they_o build_v themselves_o quite_o out_o of_o door_n and_o like_a fool_n make_v house_n for_o wise_a man_n to_o dwell_v in_o it_o be_v crown_v by_o the_o lord_n with_o riches_n and_o plenty_n for_o he_o that_o till_v the_o land_n shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o 13._o pro._n 12._o 11._o &_o 28._o 19_o pro._n 10._o 4._o &_o 20._o 13._o bread_n and_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a make_v rich_a and_o whereas_o that_o which_o come_v light_o be_v as_o idle_o spend_v that_o which_o be_v get_v by_o honest_a labour_n be_v preserve_v and_o multiply_v according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o wiseman_n wealth_n get_v by_o vanity_n shall_v be_v diminish_v but_o he_o that_o gather_v by_o labour_n 11._o pro._n 13._o 11._o shall_v increase_v it_o preserve_v the_o body_n in_o health_n which_o languish_v with_o idleness_n make_v the_o meat_n pleasant_a by_o quicken_a the_o appetite_n and_o the_o sleep_n sweet_a whereas_o the_o idle_a turn_n upon_o the_o bed_n as_o a_o door_n upon_o the_o 14._o eccl._n 5._o 12._o pro._n 26._o 14._o hinge_n and_o not_o be_v able_a to_o rest_n because_o they_o have_v not_o labour_v toil_v themselves_o with_o too_o much_o ease_n and_o be_v tire_v with_o tumble_v even_o upon_o their_o bed_n of_o down_o be_v just_o punish_v by_o god_n with_o restless_a toss_n and_o sweat_v in_o the_o night_n because_o they_o will_v take_v no_o pain_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o day_n it_o afford_v comfortable_a and_o liberal_a mean_n not_o only_o for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o ourselves_o and_o those_o that_o belong_v unto_o we_o but_o also_o whereby_o we_o may_v be_v beneficial_a unto_o other_o that_o need_v our_o help_n and_o exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o he_o will_v rich_o reward_v and_o crown_n with_o glory_n and_o 26._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 35._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 18_o 19_o pro._n 21._o 25_o 26._o happiness_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n for_o whereas_o the_o sluggard_n who_o hand_n refuse_v to_o labour_n get_v nothing_o for_o himself_o to_o satisfy_v his_o desire_n though_o he_o covet_v greedy_o all_o the_o day_n long_o the_o righteous_a that_o be_v diligent_a in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o call_n have_v not_o only_o sufficient_a for_o his_o own_o use_n but_o give_v liberal_o to_o other_o and_o spare_v not_o and_o this_o end_n the_o apostle_n propound_v to_o our_o pain_n in_o our_o honest_a calling_n willing_a man_n to_o labour_n 28._o eph._n 4._o
and_o out_o of_o a_o desire_n to_o drink_v of_o steal_a water_n because_o they_o be_v sweet_a to_o a_o fleshly_a palate_n then_o sure_o such_o be_v well_o worthy_a to_o be_v turn_v out_o into_o the_o bare_a commons_o of_o penury_n and_o misery_n in_o this_o life_n and_o if_o they_o repent_v not_o of_o their_o folly_n to_o be_v eternal_o pound_v in_o hell_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o first_o kind_n of_o cessation_n from_o our_o labour_n by_o lawful_a recreation_n of_o which_o i_o have_v speak_v much_o more_o large_o then_o at_o the_o first_o i_o intend_v because_o howsoever_o it_o may_v seem_v but_o a_o light_a subject_n to_o bestow_v much_o pain_n upon_o yet_o i_o plain_o perceive_v that_o it_o be_v of_o no_o light_a consequence_n see_v it_o be_v a_o matter_n that_o concern_v all_o man_n and_o not_o seldom_o but_o almost_o every_o day_n of_o their_o life_n see_v also_o nothing_o be_v more_o common_o abuse_v unto_o sin_n it_o be_v one_o of_o satan_n most_o allure_a bait_n to_o entice_v we_o to_o come_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o his_o pernicious_a net_n and_o snare_n of_o wickedness_n and_o final_o because_o that_o many_o who_o true_o fear_v god_n and_o desire_v to_o use_v they_o with_o a_o good_a conscience_n endeavour_v to_o please_v he_o as_o well_o in_o their_o recreation_n as_o their_o labour_n yet_o know_v not_o how_o to_o do_v it_o as_o they_o ought_v and_o so_o out_o of_o scruple_n and_o timorous_a doubt_v forbear_v they_o altogether_o or_o else_o transport_v with_o their_o pleasure_n take_v great_a liberty_n than_o god_n have_v allow_v they_o which_o though_o it_o be_v sweet_a for_o the_o present_a yet_o in_o the_o end_n it_o turn_v to_o bitterness_n in_o all_o which_o respect_v there_o be_v few_o other_o thing_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n and_o carriage_n of_o our_o life_n for_o which_o we_o stand_v in_o more_o need_n of_o counsel_n and_o direction_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o there_o be_v few_o particular_a rule_n hereof_o in_o the_o scripture_n of_o which_o chief_o the_o weak_a sort_n of_o christian_n be_v capable_a but_o only_o some_o general_n out_o of_o which_o they_o can_v so_o easy_o gather_v special_a direction_n in_o this_o behalf_n unless_o they_o have_v some_o guide_n to_o go_v before_o they_o cap._n xxiiii_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v daily_o to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o take_v special_a care_n of_o our_o carriage_n at_o our_o meal_n the_o second_o kind_n of_o cessation_n from_o our_o labour_n be_v that_o time_n which_o be_v spend_v daily_o in_o take_v our_o repast_n and_o refresh_n of_o our_o body_n by_o receive_v of_o our_o food_n whereby_o our_o decay_a strength_n be_v repair_v our_o health_n preserve_v and_o we_o enable_v to_o the_o better_a performance_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o not_o as_o mere_a natural_a man_n but_o as_o christian_n use_v therein_o such_o rule_n and_o caution_n as_o the_o word_n of_o god_n prescribe_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o do_v not_o famish_v our_o soul_n while_o we_o feed_v our_o body_n nor_o weaken_v our_o spiritual_a part_n and_o defile_v ourselves_o with_o sin_n while_o our_o outward_a man_n be_v refresh_v and_o strengthen_v with_o the_o use_n of_o god_n creature_n for_o as_o the_o devil_n lay_v in_o every_o place_n bait_n and_o snare_n to_o entrap_v we_o so_o especial_o upon_o our_o table_n and_o mingle_v the_o poison_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n with_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o use_v they_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o that_o we_o offend_v not_o in_o they_o they_o will_v prove_v no_o less_o dangerous_a to_o our_o soul_n then_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o the_o refresh_n of_o our_o body_n and_o this_o david_n impli_v where_o make_v many_o fearful_a imprecation_n against_o 22._o psal_n 69._o 22._o his_o own_o and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n desperate_a enemy_n he_o pray_v that_o their_o table_n may_v become_v a_o snare_n before_o they_o and_o that_o that_o which_o shall_v 5._o job_n 1._o 5._o have_v be_v for_o their_o welfare_n shall_v become_v a_o trap_n the_o which_o make_v holy_a job_n so_o careful_a to_o sanctify_v his_o child_n after_o the_o day_n of_o their_o feast_n and_o to_o offer_v burn_v sacrifice_n to_o expiate_v their_o sin_n because_o he_o well_o know_v how_o prone_a they_o be_v through_o humane_a frailty_n to_o offend_v against_o god_n by_o abuse_v of_o his_o blessing_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v before_o we_o eat_v and_o first_o that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v the_o creature_n to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n let_v we_o therefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v the_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o christian_n in_o receive_v of_o their_o food_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v either_o before_o we_o eat_v at_o our_o meal_n or_o afterward_o before_o we_o eat_v our_o duty_n be_v to_o sanctify_v the_o creature_n by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n for_o howsoever_o every_o creature_n of_o god_n be_v good_a in_o itself_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o unto_o we_o unless_o it_o be_v sanctify_v unto_o our_o use_n they_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n when_o as_o the_o use_n of_o they_o be_v warrant_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o scripture_n that_o be_v when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o receive_v they_o as_o absolute_a owner_n of_o they_o but_o acknowledge_v god_n the_o author_n and_o chief_a lord_n both_o of_o they_o and_o we_o do_v receive_v they_o at_o his_o hand_n as_o his_o free_a gift_n the_o which_o he_o bestow_v upon_o we_o first_o by_o his_o law_n of_o 3._o gen._n 1._o 26._o to_o 30._o &_o 9_o 3._o creation_n not_o only_o make_v all_o the_o creature_n for_o man_n use_n but_o also_o by_o his_o word_n give_v he_o dominion_n and_o lordship_n over_o they_o and_o liberty_n to_o use_v they_o for_o his_o food_n and_o nourishment_n but_o this_o first_o gift_n and_o donation_n from_o god_n be_v no_o sufficient_a warrant_n unto_o we_o see_v through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n we_o lose_v all_o our_o dominion_n right_a and_o interest_n which_o we_o have_v unto_o the_o creature_n unless_o our_o charter_n be_v renew_v by_o christ_n who_o by_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n have_v recover_v our_o right_n and_o reenter_v we_o into_o our_o possession_n which_o we_o lose_v by_o adam_n and_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o that_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o may_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n free_o use_v all_o god_n creature_n without_o any_o doubt_n scruple_n or_o superstition_n for_o our_o necessity_n and_o profit_n yea_o for_o our_o comfort_n and_o delight_n so_o that_o now_o we_o be_v not_o to_o put_v any_o difference_n between_o meat_n see_v unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a and_o every_o creature_n thus_o sanctify_v be_v 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o good_a and_o if_o for_o conscience_n sake_n we_o abstain_v from_o flesh_n more_o than_o fish_n or_o any_o one_o meat_n more_o than_o another_o we_o shall_v show_v hereby_o that_o we_o be_v not_o teach_v of_o christ_n but_o that_o we_o have_v as_o the_o apostle_n plain_o speak_v 3._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 1_o 3._o learn_v this_o lesson_n in_o the_o school_n of_o the_o devil_n only_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n by_o who_o only_o we_o have_v right_a unto_o the_o creature_n and_o that_o we_o know_v our_o liberty_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v use_v it_o without_o doubt_v for_o otherwise_o we_o be_v intruder_n and_o usurper_n who_o have_v no_o right_a unto_o any_o of_o god_n blessing_n shall_v have_v a_o fearful_a account_n to_o make_v for_o encroach_a upon_o they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v like_o thief_n live_v upon_o the_o spoil_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o sanctify_v the_o creature_n to_o our_o use_n by_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n but_o howsoever_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o be_v always_o in_o this_o state_n of_o christian_a liberty_n and_o have_v the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o it_o habitual_o in_o we_o yet_o not_o that_o we_o shall_v every_o time_n we_o eat_v particular_o meditate_v of_o all_o these_o thing_n only_o it_o be_v sufficient_a that_o have_v this_o charter_n of_o our_o liberty_n in_o our_o keep_n we_o bring_v it_o out_o as_o oft_o as_o we_o have_v occasion_n especial_o when_o our_o right_n unto_o the_o creature_n be_v call_v into_o question_n either_o by_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n and_o that_o acknowledge_v god_n to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o these_o
cause_v we_o to_o enjoy_v they_o with_o peace_n and_o safety_n whereas_o there_o be_v many_o afflict_a and_o poor_a servant_n of_o god_n who_o will_v be_v glad_a to_o feed_v upon_o our_o reversion_n and_o leave_n and_o be_v in_o danger_n before_o they_o rise_v from_o their_o table_n to_o have_v their_o throat_n cut_v and_o their_o meat_n mingle_v with_o their_o blood_n yea_o consider_v that_o thou_o injoye_v from_o god_n not_o only_o this_o plenty_n with_o peace_n and_o safety_n of_o body_n and_o state_n but_o also_o with_o it_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o food_n of_o thy_o soul_n whereby_o thou_o may_v be_v strengthen_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o nourish_v unto_o life_n everlasting_a which_o many_o poor_a soul_n have_v not_o at_o all_o or_o secret_o and_o by_o stealth_n with_o extreme_a hazard_n of_o their_o state_n and_o life_n unto_o which_o meditation_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n let_v we_o join_v the_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o 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our_o meat_n be_v mortal_a and_o corruptible_a and_o therefore_o follow_v our_o saviour_n counsel_n let_v our_o chief_a care_n be_v for_o our_o immortal_a soul_n and_o to_o labour_n not_o for_o the_o meat_n that_o perish_v but_o for_o that_o which_o endure_v 27._o joh._n 6._o 27._o to_o everlasting_a life_n final_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o this_o our_o food_n be_v part_n of_o that_o allowance_n which_o our_o heavenly_a father_n give_v unto_o we_o as_o his_o household_n servant_n that_o be_v strengthen_v hereby_o we_o may_v more_o cheerful_o do_v he_o service_n in_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o and_o therefore_o as_o god_n make_v his_o creature_n to_o serve_v we_o so_o let_v we_o dedicate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o the_o service_n of_o our_o great_a lord_n and_o creator_n use_v so_o his_o blessing_n as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v help_n and_o furtherance_n and_o no_o impediment_n and_o let_n unto_o the_o well-performing_a of_o all_o christian_a duty_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n &_o first_o that_o we_o use_v god_n creature_n with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v as_o much_o as_o convenient_o we_o can_v to_o perform_v before_o or_o at_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o meal_n the_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v to_o practice_v whilst_o we_o be_v eat_v and_o drink_v be_v diverse_a first_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o use_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n so_o as_o they_o may_v serve_v for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o hunger_n and_o the_o sustentation_n and_o strengthen_n of_o our_o frail_a nature_n which_o if_o it_o be_v not_o misguide_v by_o our_o corruption_n be_v in_o itself_o content_a with_o a_o little_a and_o not_o tend_v to_o their_o weaken_n and_o disable_n unto_o all_o good_a employment_n for_o the_o feed_n and_o refresh_v of_o our_o body_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a servant_n for_o our_o soul_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o not_o the_o fill_n and_o glut_v of_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v till_o they_o be_v empty_v unprofitable_a burden_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o good_a for_o nothing_o but_o sloth_n and_o sleep_n now_o this_o temperance_n must_v show_v itself_o in_o two_o kind_n first_o in_o our_o provision_n and_o second_o in_o the_o apply_v of_o it_o to_o our_o own_o use_n our_o provision_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v over-cost_o and_o curious_a excessive_a and_o superfluous_a which_o become_v not_o christian_n which_o profess_v sobriety_n but_o rather_o heathen_n epicure_n and_o belly-god_n who_o place_n a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o happiness_n in_o pamper_a their_o flesh_n with_o all_o kind_n of_o voluptuousness_n but_o ordinary_o our_o provision_n ought_v to_o be_v competent_a not_o excessive_a and_o curious_a and_o rather_o savour_v of_o frugality_n then_o of_o lavish_a waste_n and_o prodigal_a superfluity_n yet_o that_o our_o christian_a moderation_n and_o frugality_n may_v not_o be_v pretend_v and_o abuse_v of_o any_o as_o a_o mask_n to_o hide_v under_o it_o their_o base_a and_o sordid_a avarice_n and_o niggardliness_n we_o be_v in_o this_o temperance_n of_o our_o provision_n to_o observe_v these_o caution_n first_o that_o therein_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o our_o place_n and_o calling_n our_o mean_n and_o ability_n make_v our_o provision_n for_o our_o table_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v fit_v and_o suitable_a in_o these_o respect_n on_o the_o one_o side_n not_o exceed_v our_o mean_n see_v frugality_n be_v the_o nurse_n and_o fountain_n of_o true_a bounty_n and_o on_o the_o other_o that_o it_o do_v not_o come_v much_o short_a of_o they_o our_o charge_n and_o other_o necessary_a expense_n be_v consider_v and_o thus_o david_n a_o king_n number_v it_o among_o god_n special_a favour_n that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v he_o sufficient_a maintenance_n and_o convenient_a food_n but_o have_v thorough_o furnish_v his_o table_n as_o beseem_v a_o king_n and_o have_v not_o only_o fill_v his_o cup_n but_o cause_v it_o also_o to_o 5._o psal_n 23._o 5._o overflow_v second_o that_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o time_n for_o howsoever_o ordinary_o our_o moderation_n must_v be_v bound_v with_o parsimony_n yet_o at_o time_n extraordinary_a as_o at_o our_o solemn_a feast_n and_o when_o we_o give_v entertainment_n either_o to_o stranger_n or_o our_o superior_a friend_n much_o respect_v of_o we_o it_o must_v enlarge_v itself_o even_o unto_o liberality_n and_o large_a bounty_n and_o thus_o abraham_n feast_v his_o friend_n at_o the_o wean_n of_o isaac_n and_o levi_n be_v say_v to_o have_v make_v 29._o luk._n 5._o 29._o a_o great_a feast_n to_o give_v our_o saviour_n christ_n entertainment_n and_o our_o saviour_n himself_o at_o the_o marriage-feast_n turn_v the_o water_n into_o wine_n by_o miracle_n that_o there_o may_v be_v sufficient_a plenty_n three_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o our_o 7._o joh._n 2._o 7._o moderation_n in_o our_o provision_n tend_v to_o the_o maintenance_n and_o not_o the_o decay_n of_o good_a hospitality_n which_o be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n 2._o heb._n 13._o 2._o neither_o do_v one_o virtue_n or_o christian_a duty_n if_o it_o be_v right_a &_o true_a exclude_v another_o but_o contrariwise_o be_v inseparable_o link_v give_v to_o each_o other_o mutual_a support_n and_o aid_v and_o they_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o this_o number_n and_o do_v not_o thus_o be_v but_o shadow_n false_a and_o counterfeit_a four_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o it_o be_v no_o hindrance_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o to_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n but_o contrariwise_o what_o we_o save_v by_o this_o moderation_n in_o provision_n from_o that_o which_o our_o state_n and_o ability_n may_v well_o afford_v to_o spend_v we_o must_v not_o hoard_v it_o up_o for_o our_o private_a use_n but_o liberal_o bestow_v it_o in_o almsdeed_n and_o other_o religious_a and_o christian_a use_n know_v that_o our_o riches_n be_v not_o absolute_o our_o own_o but_o lend_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n to_o be_v employ_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o master_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow-servant_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v be_v temperate_a and_o moderate_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o especial_o our_o temperance_n and_o christian_a moderation_n must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n and_o also_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o food_n first_o for_o the_o quantity_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o at_o least_o ordinary_o eat_v and_o drink_v no_o more_o than_o be_v fit_a for_o the_o suffice_a of_o nature_n and_o the_o preserve_n
malice_n will_v not_o allow_v we_o as_o commendable_a so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o do_v all_o good_a duty_n without_o murmur_a and_o dispute_n that_o we_o may_v be_v blameless_a and_o harmless_a 15._o phil._n 2._o 15._o the_o son_n of_o god_n without_o rebuke_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a nation_n among_o who_o we_o shall_v shine_v as_o light_n in_o the_o world_n herein_o indeed_o like_o the_o sun_n which_o though_o wicked_a man_n may_v at_o some_o time_n hate_v because_o it_o discover_v their_o work_n of_o darkness_n yet_o be_v they_o so_o convince_v with_o its_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n that_o they_o can_v for_o shame_n speak_v against_o it_o thus_o also_o he_o exhort_v titus_n to_o show_v himself_o in_o all_o thing_n a_o pattern_n of_o good_a 8._o tit._n 2._o 7_o 8._o work_n in_o doctrine_n show_v uncorruptnesse_n gravity_n sincerity_n sound_a speech_n that_o can_v be_v condemn_v that_o he_o who_o be_v of_o the_o contrary_a part_n may_v be_v ashamed_a have_v no_o evil_a to_o say_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n peter_n persuade_v we_o not_o only_o to_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o also_o to_o make_v profession_n of_o the_o hope_n that_o be_v in_o we_o upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n have_v a_o good_a conscience_n that_o 16._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 15_o 16._o whereas_o they_o who_o speak_v evil_a of_o we_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n they_o may_v be_v ashamed_a that_o false_o accuse_v our_o good_a conversation_n in_o christ_n second_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o be_v unblameable_a in_o our_o conversation_n and_o without_o the_o spot_n &_o blemish_n of_o know_a sin_n but_o we_o must_v also_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a call_n and_o adorn_v 1._o eph._n 4._o 1._o our_o profession_n by_o our_o practice_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o only_o stop_v their_o mouth_n but_o also_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a may_v be_v mean_n of_o their_o conversion_n when_o they_o shall_v see_v the_o light_n of_o our_o holy_a conversation_n so_o our_o saviour_n require_v of_o we_o that_o our_o light_n shall_v shine_v so_o before_o man_n that_o they_o see_v our_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v christian_n to_o abstain_v from_o fleshly_a lust_n 12._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 11_o 12._o and_o to_o have_v their_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o whereas_o they_o speak_v against_o they_o as_o evil_a doer_n they_o may_v by_o their_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v behold_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n and_o though_o we_o can_v bring_v forth_o alike_o fruit_n of_o piety_n when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n with_o they_o that_o will_v not_o join_v with_o we_o in_o holy_a exercise_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o not_o neglect_v civility_n and_o morality_n &_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v provide_v thing_n honest_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o 17._o rom._n 12._o 17._o all_o man_n three_o though_o they_o will_v not_o be_v reclaim_v neither_o by_o our_o word_n nor_o example_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o for_o this_o mingle_v spleen_n and_o choler_n with_o our_o zeal_n but_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o meekness_n and_o mildness_n patience_n and_o forbearance_n and_o though_o we_o can_v by_o all_o our_o endeavour_n unite_v they_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n yet_o let_v we_o by_o all_o good_a mean_n move_v they_o to_o keep_v the_o peace_n and_o bind_v they_o to_o their_o good_a behaviour_n while_o they_o be_v in_o our_o company_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o if_o meekness_n and_o love_n join_v with_o strong_a reason_n and_o good_a persuasion_n will_v not_o prevail_v with_o they_o then_o much_o less_o will_v rough_a word_n and_o choleric_a speech_n for_o here_o the_o apostle_n james_n say_v be_v fit_o verify_v the_o wrath_n of_o man_n do_v not_o accomplish_v 20._o jam._n 1._o 20._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n press_v with_o great_a vehemency_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a say_v he_o as_o much_o as_o in_o you_o lie_v live_v peaceable_o with_o 18._o rom._n 12._o 18._o all_o man_n but_o yet_o we_o must_v not_o be_v so_o zealous_a of_o peace_n that_o we_o do_v cowardly_o betray_v the_o truth_n nor_o for_o peace_n sake_n forgo_v our_o own_o piety_n for_o we_o must_v so_o follow_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n as_o that_o we_o follow_v holiness_n also_o without_o which_o no_o 14._o hab._n 12._o 14._o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n or_o hereby_o lose_v any_o opportunity_n of_o further_a our_o neighbour_n salvation_n for_o we_o must_v by_o the_o apostle_n direction_n so_o follow_v 19_o rom._n 14._o 19_o after_o the_o thing_n which_o make_v for_o peace_n as_o that_o we_o by_o no_o mean_n neglect_v the_o thing_n whereby_o one_o may_v edify_v another_o and_o therefore_o if_o those_o with_o who_o we_o converse_v be_v not_o desperate_a sinner_n and_o more_o likely_a to_o hurt_v we_o for_o our_o good_a will_n then_o to_o receive_v any_o good_a to_o themselves_o by_o our_o reproof_n we_o may_v admonish_v and_o rebuke_v they_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n and_o love_n for_o their_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v reclaim_v they_o or_o at_o least_o if_o they_o be_v such_o as_o in_o christian_a prudence_n we_o may_v not_o make_v so_o bold_a with_o they_o yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o show_v our_o dislike_n when_o we_o see_v god_n dishonour_v by_o our_o countenance_n or_o some_o other_o sign_n that_o we_o do_v not_o become_v accessary_n to_o their_o wickedness_n neither_o let_v any_o man_n account_v it_o christian_a meekness_n and_o patience_n to_o sit_v by_o and_o say_v nothing_o when_o god_n holy_a name_n be_v profane_v religion_n scorn_v and_o the_o banner_n of_o wickedness_n display_v see_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n which_o be_v so_o much_o commend_v for_o patience_n have_v also_o this_o praise_n annex_v that_o he_o can_v not_o 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8._o psal_n 36._o 8._o they_o shall_v be_v abundant_o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o his_o house_n and_o that_o he_o will_v make_v they_o drink_v of_o the_o river_n of_o his_o pleasure_n our_o saviour_n also_o promise_v unto_o the_o disciple_n and_o in_o they_o to_o all_o the_o faithful_a that_o he_o 22._o job._n 16._o 22._o will_v give_v they_o such_o a_o permanent_a joy_n as_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o they_o and_o final_o the_o apostle_n set_v it_o down_o not_o as_o a_o common_a gift_n but_o as_o a_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o droop_v sorrow_n and_o disconsolate_a heaviness_n but_o joy_n and_o peace_n and_o this_o also_o appear_v 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n record_v in_o the_o scripture_n thus_o david_n say_v my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o the_o lord_n it_o shall_v rejoice_v 9_o psal_n 35._o 9_o in_o his_o salvation_n neither_o do_v he_o only_o thus_o rejoice_v in_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n favour_n and_o conquest_n of_o his_o enemy_n but_o also_o in_o his_o obedience_n and_o keep_n of_o god_n law_n i_o have_v rejoice_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 14_o 16._o testimony_n as_o much_o as_o in_o all_o riches_n i_o will_v delight_v myself_o in_o thy_o statute_n i_o will_v not_o forget_v thy_o word_n and_o again_o i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n 8._o psal_n 40._o 8._o yea_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n thus_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v even_o in_o 41._o act._n 5._o 41._o their_o persecution_n because_o they_o be_v think_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o paul_n and_o silas_n when_o as_o their_o back_n be_v tear_v 16._o act._n 16._o with_o sore_a stripe_n and_o their_o foot_n lock_v in_o the_o stock_n thus_o the_o apostle_n find_v matter_n enough_o to_o glory_v in_o through_o jesus_n christ_n in_o thing_n 17._o rom._n 15._o 17._o pertain_v to_o god_n and_o taste_v such_o unspeakable_a joy_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v that_o he_o disclaym_v all_o other_o 14._o gal._n 6._o 14._o joy_n and_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o have_v no_o scant_a measure_n of_o this_o sweet_a delight_n but_o that_o he_o be_v fill_v with_o comfort_n and_o be_v exceed_o 4._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 4._o joyful_a even_o in_o all_o his_o tribulation_n neither_o be_v this_o joy_n whereof_o i_o speak_v in_o which_o the_o christian_a exceed_v all_o other_o man_n sensual_a and_o carnal_a in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o fruition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o revel_v in_o swill_v and_o drink_v dice_a and_o card_v vain_a dalliance_n and_o good_a fellowship_n chamber_a and_o wantonness_n for_o such_o 2._o eccles_n 2_o 1_o 2._o pleasure_n he_o account_v vanity_n and_o such_o mirth_n madness_n and_o choose_v rather_o to_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o mourning_n then_o into_o the_o house_n of_o such_o feast_n &_o rejoice_v because_o such_o joy_n 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