be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n 235_o chap._n xi_o the_o objection_n allege_v against_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n answer_v and_o first_o those_o which_o be_v ground_v upon_o testimony_n of_o scriptwre_n 248_o that_o fear_n and_o distrust_n in_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n may_v well_o stand_v together_o 253_o chap._n xii_o the_o reason_n allege_v against_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n answer_v 261_o that_o not_o assurance_n but_o doubt_v of_o our_o election_n proceed_v from_o pride_n and_o presumption_n 261_o our_o unworthines_n no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v doubt_v of_o our_o election_n 263_o that_o weakness_n of_o faith_n and_o certainty_n of_o assurance_n may_v well_o stand_v together_o 264_o that_o a_o weak_a faith_n do_v as_o true_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n as_o a_o strong_a 265_o how_o our_o faith_n though_o assault_v with_o doubt_v may_v be_v certain_a 266_o that_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o imperfection_n be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v doubt_v of_o our_o election_n 272_o that_o this_o doctrine_n open_v no_o way_n to_o security_n &_o presumption_n 272_o chap._n xiii_o of_o our_o redemption_n what_o it_o be_v by_o who_o from_o what_o with_o what_o price_n and_o to_o what_o end_n we_o be_v redeem_v 274_o chap._n xiiii_o satan_n temptation_n concern_v our_o redemption_n whereby_o he_o move_v the_o world_n to_o presumption_n answer_v 278_o satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o the_o doctrine_n of_o universal_a redemption_n answer_v 279_o that_o christ_n redemption_n be_v not_o universal_a but_o only_o of_o god_n elect_v prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n 279_o the_o same_o point_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n 281_o objection_n allege_v against_o the_o former_a doctrine_n answer_v 283_o in_o what_o sense_n christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v die_v for_o all_o man_n 283_o chap._n xv._o that_o all_o who_o be_v redeem_v by_o christ_n be_v also_o by_o he_o sanctify_v 287_o satan_n temptation_n persuade_v worldling_n to_o live_v licentious_o because_o they_o be_v redeem_v and_o shall_v therefore_o be_v save_v answer_v 288_o of_o the_o three_o degree_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n and_o how_o the_o follow_v one_o another_o 292_o chap._n xvi_o of_o those_o temptation_n which_o satan_n use_v against_o the_o faithful_a concern_v their_o redemption_n and_o how_o they_o may_v answer_v they_o 295_o that_o it_o be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o god_n justice_n to_o punish_v christ_n for_o us._n 296_o that_o christ_n have_v offer_v a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n 297_o satan_n temptation_n against_o the_o particular_a application_n of_o christ_n merit_n answer_v 299_o our_o fall_a into_o sin_n no_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o be_v not_o redeem_v 299_o that_o god_n be_v not_o angry_a with_o the_o faithful_a though_o he_o seem_v so_o 301_o satan_n assault_v we_o no_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o be_v not_o redeem_v from_o his_o power_n 302_o that_o though_o we_o die_v yet_o we_o be_v redeem_v from_o death_n 304_o that_o those_o who_o be_v once_o redeem_v can_v again_o be_v bring_v into_o bondage_n 307_o chap._n xvii_o of_o our_o vocation_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o kind_n thereof_o 308_o of_o the_o part_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n and_o first_o of_o our_o separation_n from_o the_o world_n 310_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n namely_o the_o reciprocal_a donation_n of_o christ_n to_o we_o and_o we_o to_o christ_n 312_o of_o the_o three_o part_n namely_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n 312_o chap._n xviii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o seek_v to_o make_v our_o call_n uneffectual_a answer_v 314_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n 314_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n 316_o motive_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o the_o diligent_a hear_n of_o god_n word_n 316_o chap._n xix_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v man_n that_o the_o scripture_n be_v not_o god_n word_n answer_v 323_o seven_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v indict_v by_o god_n spirit_n 324_o chap._n xx._n four_o other_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n where_o also_o diverse_a objection_n be_v answer_v 330_o chap._n xxi_o the_o last_o argument_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n take_v from_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n 342_o chap._n xxii_o satan_n temptation_n suggest_v against_o the_o translation_n of_o the_o the_o holy_a scripture_n answer_v 346_o chap._n xxiii_o satan_n temptation_n take_v from_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n answer_v 348_o that_o the_o wicked_a life_n of_o the_o minister_n shall_v not_o make_v we_o neglect_v their_o ministry_n 353_o chap._n xxiiii_o satan_n temptation_n take_v from_o sundry_a opinion_n sect_n and_o religion_n answer_v 354_o how_o the_o unlearned_a may_v discern_v the_o true_a religion_n from_o that_o which_o be_v false_a 356_o chap._n xxv_o satan_n temptation_n take_v from_o our_o unworthiness_n and_o unfitness_n to_o bear_v god_n word_n answer_v 360_o chap._n xxvi_o how_o we_o must_v arm_v ourselves_o against_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n fruitless_a 363_o how_o we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o hear_v god_n word_n 363_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o must_v perform_v in_o hear_v 371_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o must_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o word_n 373_o chap._n xxvii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v man_n to_o delay_v their_o repentance_n answer_v 375_o of_o three_o motive_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v persuade_v to_o hasten_v our_o repentance_n 376_o chap._n xxviii_o of_o the_o four_o motive_n take_v from_o the_o difficulty_n of_o repent_v cause_v by_o delay_n 383_o that_o the_o time_n of_o sickness_n and_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n be_v most_o unfit_a for_o repentance_n 390_o chap._n xxix_o of_o five_o other_o motive_n to_o enforce_v the_o former_a point_n 393_o chap._n xxx_o two_o let_n which_o cause_n worldling_n to_o defer_v their_o repentance_n remove_v 402_o the_o first_o take_v from_o a_o abuse_n of_o god_n mercy_n 403_o the_o other_o ground_v on_o the_o example_n of_o the_o convert_a thief_n 405_o chap._n xxxi_o satan_n temptation_n move_v man_n to_o rest_n in_o a_o counterfeit_a repentance_n answer_v 408_o of_o diverse_a thing_n require_v unto_o true_a repentance_n 409_o 1._o knowledge_n and_o sight_n of_o sin_n 410_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o sin_n 414_o 2._o that_o our_o sin_n be_v irksome_a and_o grievous_a unto_o us._n 416_o 3._o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n 417_o 4._o that_o we_o come_v to_o christ_n for_o this_o purpose_n 418_o chap._n xxxii_o satan_n temptation_n which_o he_o use_v against_o those_o which_o be_v call_v to_o bring_v they_o to_o despair_n answer_v 421_o reason_n to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v ground_v on_o god_n own_o nature_n 424_o the_o first_o argument_n ground_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n ibid._n chap_n xxxiii_o of_o the_o second_o reason_n to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n ground_v upon_o god_n justice_n 434_o chap._n xxxiiii_o of_o the_o three_o reason_n ground_v upon_o god_n truth_n 437_o chap._n xxxv_o of_o other_o reason_n to_o prove_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n take_v from_o the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n 445_o of_o other_o reason_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n take_v from_o the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n 446_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o office_n of_o christ_n to_o prove_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n 451_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n to_o prove_v the_o same_o point_n 459_o chap._n xxxvi_o diverse_a other_o reason_n produce_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n 460_o 1._o because_o it_o be_v a_o article_n of_o our_o creed_n 460_o 2._o take_a from_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n 461_o 3._o from_o the_o contrary_a testimony_n of_o satan_n 462_o 4_o from_o the_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n in_o pardon_v other_o 464_o chap._n xxxvii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o sugge_v that_o the_o christian_n be_v not_o effectual_o call_v answer_v 470_o how_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o effectual_a call_n 471_o satan_n temptation_n answer_v whereby_o he_o persuade_v the_o christian_n that_o he_o love_v the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n he_o 475_o chap._n xxxviii_o satan_n temptation_n object_v to_o the_o weak_a christian_n unrepentancie_n and_o hardness_n of_o hart_n answer_v 482_o of_o the_o diverse_a sort_n of_o hardness_n of_o hart_n and_o
true_a love_n and_o hearty_a endeavour_n of_o embrace_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n because_o thereby_o our_o gracious_a father_n be_v glorify_v and_o well_o please_v with_o us._n if_o therefore_o these_o effect_n and_o fruit_n follow_v this_o persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o do_v persuade_v we_o but_o if_o we_o have_v no_o such_o trust_n and_o affiance_n no_o such_o love_n of_o god_n no_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n no_o hatred_n of_o sin_n no_o love_n nor_o desire_n of_o embrace_v righteousness_n but_o remain_v as_o carnal_a worldly_a and_o profane_a as_o ever_o we_o be_v then_o let_v we_o brag_v as_o much_o as_o we_o will_v of_o our_o persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n yet_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o this_o persuasion_n be_v not_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o vain_a conceit_n and_o fond_a opinion_n which_o proceed_v from_o self-love_n carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n which_o in_o the_o end_n vanish_v away_o will_v leave_v we_o in_o despair_n chap._n ix_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o prove_v that_o those_o who_o be_v convert_v unto_o god_n justify_v ghost_n the_o first_o mean_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o in_o some_o measure_n sanctify_v may_v ordinary_o attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o their_o election_n now_o i_o will_v show_v the_o mean_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v thus_o assure_v the_o first_o and_o principal_a mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n be_v the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n which_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n 16._o rom._n 8.15_o 16._o and_o witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.15_o 16._o which_o testimony_n it_o do_v not_o give_v by_o 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presumption_n three_o presumption_n be_v most_o confident_a and_o never_o doubt_v nor_o make_v any_o question_n of_o his_o election_n &_o salvation_n who_o thus_o presume_v but_o this_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v much_o assault_v with_o doubt_v and_o oftentimes_o thereby_o so_o exceed_o weaken_v that_o we_o can_v hear_v the_o voice_n thereof_o as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o job_n david_n the_o father_n of_o the_o possess_a child_n the_o two_o disciple_n who_o iourney_v to_o emaus_n and_o in_o all_o god_n child_n who_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n unto_o which_o none_o can_v come_v but_o by_o degree_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o can_v brag_v with_o secure_a worldling_n and_o say_v with_o the_o proud_a pharisee_n i_o never_o be_v trouble_v i_o thank_v god_n with_o any_o doubt_n of_o my_o election_n &_o salvation_n as_o many_o be_v but_o always_o have_v have_v a_o strong_a belief_n that_o i_o be_o in_o god_n love_n and_o 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and_o righteousness_n which_o will_v bring_v we_o in_o the_o end_n to_o eternal_a glory_n and_o endless_a felicity_n chap._n xxiii_o satan_n temptation_n take_v from_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o the_o minister_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o objection_n which_o satan_n make_v against_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o also_o that_o satan_n by_o disgrace_v the_o minister_n seek_v to_o disgrace_v their_o ministry_n also_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v make_v man_n neglect_v to_o hear_v and_o read_v they_o but_o if_o this_o will_v not_o prevail_v than_o he_o leave_v to_o disgrace_v the_o word_n itself_o and_o seek_v by_o discredit_v the_o minister_n thereof_o to_o make_v they_o to_o contemn_v their_o ministry_n and_o to_o this_o end_n he_o use_v all_o his_o skill_n to_o draw_v they_o into_o some_o gross_a and_o scandalous_a sin_n and_o to_o neglect_v that_o doctrine_n themselves_o which_o they_o teach_v unto_o other_o show_v in_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n 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jesus_n alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o then_o there_o be_v no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v of_o that_o which_o in_o duty_n we_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v §_o sect._n 2_o second_o the_o afflict_a soul_n labour_v under_o sin_n may_v receive_v no_o small_a assurance_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n 16._o 2._o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n matth._n 16._o for_o the_o key_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v commit_v unto_o they_o and_o they_o have_v power_n give_v they_o of_o god_n here_o on_o earth_n to_o bind_v and_o loose_v not_o as_o though_o they_o can_v by_o their_o own_o authority_n and_o in_o their_o own_o name_n give_v pardon_n of_o sin_n to_o who_o they_o listen_v as_o the_o papi_v teach_v and_o practice_v for_o this_o be_v proper_a and_o peculiar_a unto_o god_n alone_o as_o even_o the_o pharisee_n well_o know_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o 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testimony_n of_o satan_n or_o their_o timorous_a unbelieve_a flesh_n to_o move_v they_o to_o doubt_v thereof_o if_o our_o body_n be_v sick_a we_o commit_v ourselves_o to_o the_o skill_n and_o care_n of_o the_o physician_n and_o good_a reason_n because_o we_o know_v he_o be_v better_a able_a to_o discern_v of_o our_o estate_n than_o we_o ourselves_o and_o believe_v his_o judgement_n to_o be_v good_a we_o suffer_v he_o to_o apply_v such_o remedy_n as_o he_o think_v most_o fit_a why_o then_o shall_v we_o not_o commit_v the_o discern_a of_o our_o estate_n to_o the_o physician_n of_o the_o soul_n no_o less_o careful_a and_o in_o this_o respect_n much_o more_o skilful_a for_o the_o other_o rule_n in_o some_o patient_n may_v fail_v he_o but_o the_o ground_n whereupon_o the_o spiritual_a physician_n build_v be_v most_o infallible_a be_v the_o undoubted_a truth_n of_o god_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o rather_o believe_v their_o often_o approve_a judgement_n than_o our_o own_o timorous_a fantasy_n or_o satan_n testimony_n who_o be_v our_o malicious_a enemy_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o the_o afflict_a soul_n may_v gather_v assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n from_o the_o contrary_a testimony_n of_o the_o devil_n satan_n the_o 3._o reason_n draw_v from_o the_o contrary_a testimony_n of_o satan_n for_o when_o there_o be_v any_o suggestion_n cast_v into_o our_o mind_n which_o be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o it_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o satan_n or_o of_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n both_o which_o come_v to_o one_o end_n but_o those_o motive_n and_o suggestion_n that_o god_n will_v not_o receive_v we_o to_o mercy_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v unpardonable_a that_o we_o be_v reprobate_n and_o castawaye_n that_o now_o it_o be_v too_o late_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n proceed_v not_o from_o god_n spirit_n for_o they_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n teach_v we_o namely_o that_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v infinite_a and_o he_o always_o ready_a to_o receive_v we_o to_o grace_v when_o we_o turn_v unto_o he_o that_o if_o we_o will_v earnest_o repent_v and_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n sue_v for_o mercy_n he_o will_v make_v our_o scarlet_a sin_n as_o white_a as_o snow_n that_o it_o be_v never_o to_o late_a to_o turn_v unto_o god_n for_o if_o we_o repent_v he_o have_v promise_v to_o remit_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o receive_v we_o into_o his_o favour_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o imagine_v that_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o our_o conscience_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o therefore_o see_v these_o suggestion_n
limmitt_v and_o restrain_v it_o rom._n 3.21.22_o 4.5_o rom._n 3.21.22_o and_o 4.5_o where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v make_v manifest_a without_o the_o the_o law_n to_o wit_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o 4.5_o to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o justifi_v the_o ungodly_a his_o faith_n be_v count_v for_o righteousness_n and_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o judgement_n but_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 4.24_o joh._n 4.24_o joh._n 5_o 24._o the_o time_n when_o we_o be_v thus_o justify_v be_v first_o in_o this_o life_n as_o soon_o as_o true_a faith_n be_v beget_v in_o we_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n whereby_o we_o particular_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o 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the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o resist_v this_o dangerous_a and_o damnable_a tentation_n i_o will_v first_o show_v that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o the_o tribunal_n of_o god_n judgement_n by_o our_o inhaerent_a righteousness_n &_o good_a work_n and_o second_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n alone_o as_o it_o only_o apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n §_o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o our_o own_o work_n and_o righteousness_n it_o manifest_o appear_v both_o by_o plain_a testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n scripture_n that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o our_o work_n prove_v by_o the_o scripture_n and_o strong_a argument_n which_o be_v ground_v upon_o they_o for_o the_o first_o the_o apostle_n plain_o say_v that_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v no_o flesh_n be_v justify_v in_o his_o sight_n for_o by_o the_o law_n come_v the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n but_o now_o be_v 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36.26_o and_o 34.28_o a_o new_a heart_n will_v i_o give_v you_o and_o a_o new_a spirit_n will_v i_o put_v into_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v away_o the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o your_o body_n and_o i_o will_v give_v you_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n desire_v the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o thessalonian_o beg_v it_o at_o god_n hand_n 1._o thes_n 5.23_o the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o throughout_o 51.13_o 1._o thes_n 5.23_o psalm_n 51.13_o and_o david_n find_v the_o want_n hereof_o in_o himself_o have_v his_o recourse_n unto_o god_n psalm_n 51.10_o create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o so_o that_o as_o god_n do_v begin_v in_o we_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n so_o likewise_o he_o do_v accomplish_v and_o finish_v it_o and_o therefore_o as_o we_o be_v whole_o to_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n our_o election_n vocation_n and_o justification_n so_o also_o our_o 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this_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n be_v his_o work_n likewise_o yet_o these_o exhortation_n to_o godliness_n be_v to_o good_a purpose_n for_o with_o the_o exhortation_n god_n join_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o while_o he_o command_v we_o he_o give_v power_n also_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o command_v while_o he_o exhort_v we_o to_o sanctification_n he_o himself_o sanctifi_v we_o with_o his_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o now_o further_o we_o be_v to_o know_v 9.14_o that_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v common_a to_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n it_o be_v 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o heb._n 9.14_o that_o as_o all_o other_o work_v of_o god_n which_o he_o exercise_v towards_o his_o creature_n so_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n likewise_o be_v common_a unto_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n for_o first_o god_n
the_o father_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o tit._n 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o god_n the_o son_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o mortify_v our_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n raise_v we_o also_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o last_o by_o his_o death_n have_v merit_v for_o we_o god_n spirit_n and_o rise_v again_o have_v send_v he_o unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o therefore_o he_o also_o be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o and_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o in_o he_o 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o sanctifi_v we_o by_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o and_o so_o immediate_o begin_v continue_v 3.5_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o perfect_v this_o work_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o most_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o only_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o point_n i_o have_v the_o long_o insist_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o work_n rest_n upon_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o many_o discouragement_n and_o lie_v open_a to_o innumerable_a temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o small_a measure_n and_o slow_a progress_n in_o our_o sanctification_n as_o also_o upon_o the_o great_a difficulty_n and_o manifold_a discouragement_n which_o both_o stay_v we_o in_o the_o birth_n and_o hinder_v our_o full_a growth_n in_o true_a godliness_n all_o which_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o power_n prove_v this_o work_n not_o only_o hard_a but_o even_o impossible_a for_o we_o to_o be_v perfect_v and_o accomplish_v but_o rather_o that_o we_o rely_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o lord_n infinite_a power_n and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v notwithstanding_o our_o own_o exceed_a weakness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o begin_v but_o also_o finish_v and_o perfect_v this_o good_a work_n in_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n god_n sole_a mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v we_o be_v his_o own_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n the_o first_o be_v express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o pet._n 1.3_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v 1.3_o 1._o pet._n 1.3_o that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v imply_v by_o paul_n eph._n 2.5_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v quicken_v we_o in_o christ_n 2.5_o ephes_n 2.5_o who_o by_o his_o death_n merit_v not_o only_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o we_o but_o also_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o any_o good_a inclination_n unto_o holiness_n in_o we_o or_o any_o thing_n else_o wherein_o we_o excel_v other_o which_o move_v god_n to_o sanctify_v we_o 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o for_o we_o be_v all_o alike_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o his_o own_o boundless_a mercy_n and_o the_o alsufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o raise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n unto_o ourselves_o but_o ascribe_v all_o the_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o finisher_n of_o it_o §_o sect._n 4_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 1.23_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n joh._n 15.3_o and_o 17.17_o jam._n 1.18_o 1._o pet._n 1.23_o be_v either_o external_a or_o internal_a the_o external_a be_v first_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o which_o our_o saviour_n speak_v joh._n 15.3_o now_o be_v you_o clean_o through_o the_o word_n which_o i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o and_o cap._n 17.17_o sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n chap._n 1.18_o of_o his_o own_o will_n beget_v he_o we_o with_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n affirm_v that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a seed_n but_o of_o immortal_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o be_v a_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o the_o minister_n by_o who_o ministry_n we_o be_v convert_v and_o regenerate_v be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o spiritual_a father_n who_o have_v beget_v we_o unto_o god_n 10._o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o philem_n v._o 10._o as_o appear_v 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o philem_n vers_fw-la 10._o in_o both_o which_o place_n paul_n challenge_v this_o title_n unto_o himself_o another_o external_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o sacrament_n especial_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o ananias_n say_v unto_o paul_n act._n 22.16_o arise_v and_o be_v baptize_v &_o wash_v away_o thy_o sin_n 5.26_o act._n 22.16_o eph._n 5.26_o so_o eph._n 5.26_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n the_o which_o place_n as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v principal_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o justification_n whereby_o we_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o sanctification_n whereby_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o the_o sin_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o the_o internal_a instrument_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o the_o other_o outward_a instrument_n be_v uneffectual_a in_o those_o who_o be_v of_o year_n neither_o must_v we_o think_v that_o the_o bare_a action_n of_o hear_v or_o the_o outward_a wash_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unless_o the_o word_n and_o thing_n signify_v in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n for_o the_o word_n which_o we_o hear_v profit_v not_o unless_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o and_o unless_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o faith_n believe_v with_o all_o their_o heart_n 8.37_o act._n 8.37_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o be_v baptize_v act._n 8.37_o and_o therefore_o unto_o the_o other_o we_o must_v join_v this_o instrument_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o true_a sanctification_n for_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o work_n of_o love_n 5.6_o act._n 15.9_o gal._n 5.6_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o next_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o this_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n for_o the_o understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n principal_o by_o god_n spirit_n and_o instrumental_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v member_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n do_v participate_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n burial_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o not_o only_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o our_o sanctification_n be_v derive_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n our_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o our_o corruption_n crucify_v together_o with_o he_o as_o appear_v rom._n 6.6_o know_v this_o 6.6_o rom._n 6.6_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n second_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o burial_n this_o death_n of_o sin_n be_v as_o it_o be_v further_o continue_v and_o thereby_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v more_o and_o more_o subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o that_o they_o can_v rise_v and_o rebel_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 6.3_o where_o he_o say_v 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n into_o his_o death_n three_o by_o virtue_n of_o
every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v attain_v true_a sanctification_n he_o be_v to_o labour_v to_o compose_v and_o frame_v the_o whole_a man_n his_o mind_n and_o imagination_n his_o will_n and_o affection_n his_o outward_a action_n life_n and_o conversation_n according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o god_n law_n in_o all_o of_o they_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o embrace_v the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n otherwise_o if_o our_o sanctification_n be_v not_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o part_n in_o their_o several_a measure_n it_o will_v in_o the_o end_n be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a for_o as_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o citizen_n be_v besiege_v to_o fortify_v one_o place_n of_o the_o wall_n and_o leave_v another_o part_n unfortify_v or_o to_o keep_v straight_o watch_v at_o some_o of_o the_o gate_n and_o leave_v other_o open_v so_o it_o will_v not_o avail_v we_o to_o fortify_v some_o part_n against_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o leave_v other_o weak_a and_o naked_a nor_o to_o guard_v some_o of_o the_o outward_a passage_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o neglect_v some_o other_o suffer_v they_o to_o lie_v as_o a_o open_a entrance_n to_o let_v in_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o so_o they_o will_v easy_o surprise_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v in_o any_o safety_n in_o this_o strait_a siege_n we_o must_v set_v a_o strong_a guard_n and_o a_o careful_a watch_n over_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o object_n of_o our_o sanctification_n about_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v sanctification_n of_o the_o object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o we_o may_v fly_v the_o one_o and_o embrace_v the_o other_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o be_v quicken_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v conformable_a in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n avoid_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o labour_v to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v the_o time_n when_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o be_v present_o after_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o justify_v for_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n obedience_n death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n enable_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o former_a sin_n and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n but_o howsoever_o our_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v present_o after_o our_o conversion_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o soon_o finish_v but_o as_o the_o seed_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n do_v first_o take_v root_n and_o then_o be_v scarce_o discorned_a afterward_o shoot_v forth_o into_o a_o blade_n and_o so_o spring_v up_o by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o it_o bring_v forth_o a_o ear_n and_o last_o it_o ripen_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o sour_a plentiful_a increase_n so_o when_o first_o the_o seed_n of_o sanctification_n be_v sow_v in_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n they_o have_v a_o time_n to_o take_v root_n when_o as_o they_o make_v little_a or_o no_o show_n to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o but_o afterward_o they_o send_v forth_o as_o it_o be_v a_o blade_n of_o a_o holy_a profession_n and_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n notwithstanding_o these_o fruit_n in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o pure_o clean_a and_o without_o mixture_n but_o as_o in_o the_o fair_a field_n there_o be_v among_o the_o clean_a wheat_n some_o tare_n and_o cockle_n so_o in_o those_o that_o be_v most_o sanctify_a there_o be_v many_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n mix_v with_o the_o good_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n 22.11_o apoc._n 22.11_o the_o which_o the_o christian_n be_v still_o in_o weed_n and_o pluck_v up_o by_o the_o root_n so_o long_o as_o he_o live_v but_o yet_o can_v never_o overcome_v this_o great_a work_n till_o the_o winter_n of_o death_n whole_o nip_v and_o kill_v these_o weed_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v not_o therefore_o present_o after_o our_o conversion_n dream_v of_o a_o perfection_n in_o sanctification_n no_o nor_o yet_o at_o the_o first_o estimate_v the_o trueness_n thereof_o by_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o measure_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o natural_a generation_n and_o growth_n of_o the_o body_n so_o also_o in_o spiritual_a regeneration_n all_o be_v not_o finish_v at_o the_o first_o but_o perfect_v by_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v convert_v we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n 5.14_o heb._n 5.14_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o infancy_n in_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n such_o as_o have_v need_v rather_o of_o milk_n than_o of_o strong_a meat_n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o life_n we_o grow_v up_o from_o strength_n to_o strength_n till_o we_o come_v to_o man_n estate_n unto_o which_o age_n we_o can_v proper_o be_v say_v to_o have_v attain_v till_o by_o death_n we_o whole_o lay_v aside_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o last_o we_o attain_v to_o our_o consummation_n and_o full_a perfection_n when_o at_o the_o latter_a day_n we_o shall_v rise_v again_o and_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a holiness_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o god_n will_v in_o that_o degree_n which_o his_o justice_n require_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n be_v two_o vivification_n that_o sanctification_n contain_v two_o part_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n the_o which_o also_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n but_o in_o a_o diverse_a sense_n for_o they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o sanctification_n as_o they_o be_v the_o work_n and_o action_n of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v mortify_v and_o quicken_v we_o and_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o unto_o repentance_n as_o they_o have_v reference_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v regenerate_v and_o endue_v with_o god_n spirit_n do_v labour_n in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la acti_fw-la agimus_fw-la we_o be_v first_o move_v and_o set_v a_o work_n by_o god_n spirit_n do_v work_n together_o with_o he_o this_o division_n have_v it_o ground_n and_o warrant_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o it_o be_v express_v in_o diverse_a phrase_n and_o form_n of_o speech_n 4.22.23_o psal_n 34_o 14._o and_o 37.27_o esa_n 1.16.17_o rom._n 5.11.18_o eph._n 4.22.23_o psal_n 34.14_o escew_n evil_a and_o do_v good_a esa_n 1.16.17_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a learn_v to_o do_v well_o rom._n 6.11_o likewise_o think_v you_o also_o that_o you_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n but_o be_v alive_a to_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o v._o 18._o be_v free_a from_o sin_n you_o be_v make_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n ephes_n 4.22_o that_o you_o cast_v of_o concern_v the_o conversation_n in_o time_n past_o the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a through_o the_o deceivable_a lust_n 23._o and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o mind_n 24._o and_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n so_o rom._n 7.4.8.13_o 1._o cor._n 5.7_o col._n 2.12.3.9_o gal._n 5.16_o 1._o pet._n 2.24.3.11_o by_o all_o which_o place_n and_o many_o other_o it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o our_o sanctification_n consist_v of_o these_o two_o part_n the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o mortification_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o mortification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n do_v by_o little_a and_o little_o weaken_v subdue_v and_o kill_v in_o we_o our_o natural_a corruption_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o that_o they_o be_v not_o so_o powerful_a as_o in_o time_n past_a to_o stir_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n evil_a motion_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n in_o this_o description_n be_v set_v down_o first_o the_o
regenerate_v they_o do_v not_o will_v nor_o yield_v unto_o sin_n and_o though_o they_o consent_v unto_o sin_n yet_o this_o consent_n be_v not_o absolute_a and_o entire_a but_o with_o some_o dislike_n grudge_v and_o resistance_n of_o the_o spiritual_a part_n the_o which_o dislike_n and_o resistance_n though_o sometime_o it_o can_v easy_o be_v discern_v in_o the_o very_a act_n of_o sin_n whereas_o the_o weak_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v violent_o overbear_v through_o the_o violent_a strength_n of_o their_o natural_a corruption_n and_o so_o overshadow_a by_o the_o cloudy_a mist_n which_o their_o unruly_a passion_n cast_v before_o their_o understanding_n that_o they_o can_v at_o all_o perceive_v any_o dislike_n or_o resistance_n against_o the_o temptation_n yet_o after_o the_o sin_n be_v commit_v and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v again_o reviue_v out_o of_o their_o deadly_a swoon_n then_o do_v they_o hate_v and_o detest_v that_o sin_n which_o before_o seem_v pleasant_a unto_o they_o and_o earnest_o desire_v with_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o last_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n do_v not_o speak_v of_o every_o particular_a sin_n commit_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o so_o also_o the_o elect_v offend_v before_o their_o conversion_n but_o of_o a_o general_a and_o malicious_a apostasy_n from_o the_o know_a truth_n and_o a_o scornful_a reject_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n once_o offer_v for_o sin_n so_o that_o the_o sense_n be_v thus_o much_o that_o if_o we_o wilful_o and_o malicious_o sin_n by_o renounce_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n offer_v for_o sin_n we_o can_v hope_v to_o be_v save_v by_o any_o other_o sacrifice_n but_o be_v to_o expect_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n see_v such_o tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o count_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o testament_n a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o even_o despite_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n as_o he_o explane_v himself_o in_o the_o verse_n follow_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o question_n mercy_n that_o the_o christian_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o that_o so_o fall_v he_o may_v be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n the_o second_o be_v whether_o the_o christian_n man_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o if_o he_o do_v whether_o they_o be_v pardonable_a or_o no._n for_o the_o first_o though_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v confess_v that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a case_n to_o neglect_v god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n because_o of_o his_o long_a suffering_n or_o to_o take_v occasion_n upon_o the_o abundance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v to_o provoke_v he_o continual_o by_o our_o sin_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o a_o true_a christian_n through_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o presumptuous_a sin_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o privilege_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o exempt_v they_o from_o any_o sin_n whatsoever_o but_o that_o either_o before_o or_o after_o their_o conversion_n they_o may_v fall_v into_o it_o save_v only_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n which_o be_v commit_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n moreover_o david_n pray_v the_o lord_n to_o keep_v he_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n 19.13_o psalm_n 19.13_o and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o reign_v over_o he_o psalm_n 19.13_o where_o first_o he_o show_v that_o of_o himself_o he_o be_v apt_a to_o fall_v into_o such_o sin_n if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o preserve_v he_o from_o they_o and_o second_o he_o impli_v that_o the_o lord_n may_v for_o good_a cause_n know_v unto_o himself_o suffer_v he_o to_o commit_v these_o sin_n of_o presumption_n and_o therefore_o he_o further_o pray_v that_o if_o he_o shall_v fall_v into_o such_o sin_n it_o will_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o raise_v he_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o he_o so_o that_o it_o appear_v that_o a_o true_a christian_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n now_o that_o have_v fall_v he_o may_v rise_v again_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o receive_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n it_o be_v likewise_o manifest_a for_o if_o once_o the_o lord_n receive_v we_o into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o child_n than_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n no_o not_o the_o most_o grievous_a sin_n which_o we_o can_v fall_v into_o can_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n 39_o rom._n 8.38_o 39_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.38_o 29._o second_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o every_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n shall_v be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n upon_o true_a repentance_n 12.31.32_o mat._n 12.31.32_o save_v only_o the_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o final_a impenitency_n matth._n 12.31_o 32._o three_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o the_o gospel_n be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a exclude_v no_o fort_n of_o sin_n whatsoever_o so_o they_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o also_o presumptuous_a sinner_n repent_v and_o believe_v be_v assure_v of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n last_o if_o david_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n than_o david_n also_o may_v repent_v and_o receive_v pardon_n see_v he_o be_v true_o justify_v sanctify_a and_o a_o choose_a vessel_n of_o the_o lord_n elect_v to_o everlasting_a life_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o temptation_n which_o be_v take_v from_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v once_o commit_v willing_o that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v often_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n willing_o now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o they_o which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o the_o weak_a conscience_n after_o the_o commit_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o sin_n diverse_a time_n upon_o which_o occasion_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a 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much_o endamage_v be_v afterward_o more_o wary_a he_o that_o have_v cast_v himself_o into_o any_o grievous_a disease_n through_o some_o unwholesome_a meat_n be_v ever_o after_o more_o careful_a of_o his_o diet_n he_o that_o have_v once_o be_v assault_v by_o his_o enemy_n at_o unaware_o and_o have_v receive_v grisly_a wound_n will_v after_o he_o be_v cure_v go_v better_a arm_a and_o furnish_v that_o he_o may_v not_o again_o be_v overtake_v of_o the_o like_a danger_n and_o therefore_o see_v experience_n of_o all_o other_o evil_n do_v teach_v we_o to_o avoid_v they_o what_o a_o lamentable_a thing_n be_v this_o that_o no_o warning_n will_v make_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o great_a evil_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n that_o have_v drink_v this_o deadly_a poison_n and_o be_v grievous_o sick_a thereof_o in_o our_o conscience_n we_o shall_v be_v recover_v be_v entice_v with_o the_o pleasant_a taste_n thereof_o to_o swallow_v it_o down_o again_o and_o that_o have_v receive_v grievous_a wound_n we_o shall_v after_o take_v no_o better_a heed_n and_o go_v no_o better_o arm_v and_o prepare_v to_o make_v resistance_n but_o for_o want_v of_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n expose_v ourselves_o again_o to_o the_o like_a danger_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o yet_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o sometime_o mercy_n that_o the_o child_n of_o god_n may_v fall_v often_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n and_o yet_o be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n through_o our_o great_a frailty_n and_o corruption_n may_v be_v the_o estate_n of_o a_o true_a christian_n and_o faithful_a servant_n of_o god_n to_o fall_v again_o and_o again_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n neither_o do_v any_o thing_n privilege_v they_o from_o commit_v that_o sin_n again_o which_o they_o have_v once_o commit_v for_o first_o the_o same_o inbred_a corruption_n still_o dwell_v in_o they_o
be_v make_v void_a and_o frustrate_a i_o answer_v that_o so_o likewise_o the_o covenant_n make_v with_o the_o israelite_n be_v firm_a on_o god_n part_n but_o make_v frustrate_v by_o their_o sin_n but_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o we_o not_o of_o work_n but_o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n which_o be_v observe_v on_o our_o part_n our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n can_v make_v it_o frustrate_v and_o of_o none_o effect_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v more_o at_o large_a §_o sect._n 4_o second_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o perseverance_n 47.12_o of_o the_o particular_a promise_n of_o our_o perseverance_n psal_n 1.3_o ezech._n 47.12_o by_o god_n particular_a promise_n make_v to_o his_o faithful_a one_o psal_n 1.3_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o righteous_a man_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v like_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n that_o will_v bring_v forth_o her_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n who_o leaf_n shall_v not_o faid_fw-we etc._n etc._n as_o therefore_o the_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n side_n do_v not_o wither_v because_o continual_o it_o suck_v moisture_n whereby_o it_o be_v quicken_v and_o refresh_v so_o the_o righteous_a man_n persever_v in_o his_o righteousness_n because_o he_o be_v continual_o reviue_v and_o quicken_v with_o that_o spiritual_a moisture_n which_o he_o suck_v from_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o lively_a root_n whereof_o he_o be_v a_o branch_n psal_n 15.5_o 37.24_o psal_n 15.5_o psal_n 37.24_o he_o that_o do_v these_o thing_n shall_v never_o be_v move_v psal_n 37.24_o though_o the_o righteous_a man_n fall_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o for_o the_o lord_n put_v under_o his_o hand_n psal_n 112.6_o sure_o he_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v 112.6_o psal_n 112.6_o but_o the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v have_v in_o everlasting_a remembrance_n and_o vers_fw-la 9_o 125.1_o verse_n 9_o psal_n 125.1_o his_o righteousness_n remain_v for_o ever_o psal_n 125.1_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v as_o mount_v zion_n which_o can_v be_v remove_v 4.14_o joh_n 4.14_o but_o remain_v for_o ever_o joh._n 4.14_o whosoever_o drink_v of_o the_o water_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o shall_v never_o be_v more_o a_o thirst_n but_o the_o water_n which_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o to_o everlasting_a life_n where_o by_o this_o water_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o holy_a ghost_n 39_o joh._n 7.38_o 39_o as_o appeareth_z joh._n 7.38_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o as_o say_v the_o scripture_n out_o of_o his_o belly_n shall_v flow_v river_n of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n 39_o this_o say_v the_o evangelist_n speak_v he_o of_o the_o spirit_n which_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v receive_v so_o that_o to_o drink_v of_o this_o water_n be_v through_o faith_n in_o christ_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o whosoever_o receive_v shall_v retain_v he_o unto_o the_o end_n as_o therefore_o he_o that_o have_v a_o live_a fountain_n continual_o spring_v in_o he_o can_v be_v a_o thirst_n so_o they_o who_o have_v this_o fountain_n of_o life_n perpetual_o spring_v in_o they_o they_o shall_v never_o thirst_v any_o more_o but_o it_o shall_v continual_o refresh_v and_o quicken_v they_o till_o they_o have_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n 54_o joh._n 6.35.37_o â—â—_o 54_o i_o be_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n he_o that_o come_v to_o i_o shall_v not_o hunger_n and_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v never_o thirst_v and_o vers_fw-la 37._o all_o that_o the_o father_n give_v i_o shall_v come_v unto_o i_o and_o he_o that_o come_v to_o i_o i_o cast_v not_o away_o and_o vers_fw-la 51._o i_o be_o the_o live_a bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n if_o any_o man_n eat_v of_o this_o bread_n he_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o and_o vers_fw-la 54._o whosoever_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n have_v eternal_a life_n and_o i_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n etc._n etc._n now_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n they_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n for_o faith_n be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o we_o feed_v on_o this_o heavenly_a food_n and_o therefore_o all_o the_o faithful_a shall_v have_v everlasting_a life_n nay_o as_o he_o say_v they_o have_v it_o already_o and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n but_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 10.28_o joh._n 5.24_o and_o 10.28_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 5.24_o and_o joh._n 10.28_o i_o will_v give_v unto_o they_o eternal_a life_n and_o they_o shall_v never_o perish_v neither_o shall_v any_o pluck_v they_o out_o of_o my_o hand_n 29._o my_o father_n which_o give_v they_o i_o be_v great_a than_o all_o and_o none_o be_v able_a to_o take_v they_o out_o of_o my_o father_n hand_n in_o which_o word_n he_o both_o show_v his_o will_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o his_o power_n to_o perform_v it_o and_o therefore_o whosoever_o be_v the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n they_o can_v be_v take_v from_o he_o neither_o for_o a_o time_n nor_o eternal_o for_o so_o it_o shall_v follow_v if_o christ_n reason_n be_v of_o any_o force_n that_o they_o who_o take_v they_o from_o he_o shall_v be_v strong_a than_o christ_n and_o his_o father_n which_o be_v a_o horrible_a blasphemy_n for_o any_o to_o imagine_v §_o sect._n 5_o but_o here_o it_o be_v object_v that_o these_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a so_o long_o as_o they_o continue_v faithful_a answer_v a_o objection_n tend_v to_o frustrate_v the_o former_a promise_n answer_v and_o to_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n so_o long_o as_o they_o be_v his_o sheep_n who_o abide_v in_o his_o word_n and_o follow_v he_o but_o when_o they_o cease_v to_o believe_v and_o to_o be_v his_o sheep_n they_o do_v not_o appertain_v unto_o he_o for_o they_o only_o remain_v the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n who_o abide_v in_o his_o word_n and_o have_v his_o word_n abide_v in_o they_o joh._n 8_o 31._o 15.7_o joh._n 8.31_o and_o 15.7_o and_o 15.7_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o be_v a_o idle_a trifle_n in_o a_o circular_a disputation_n and_o a_o vain_a beg_n of_o the_o question_n in_o controversy_n for_o the_o question_n be_v whether_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v assure_v of_o their_o perseverance_n in_o faith_n whether_o a_o member_n of_o christ_n may_v be_v assure_v to_o continue_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n whether_o a_o sheep_n of_o christ_n may_v assure_v himself_o that_o he_o be_v to_o remain_v for_o ever_o a_o sheep_n of_o christ_n we_o hold_v the_o affirmative_a part_n and_o prove_v it_o by_o diverse_a testimony_n they_o deny_v that_o these_o promise_n be_v absolute_a but_o on_o this_o condition_n that_o we_o be_v assure_v none_o can_v pluck_v we_o from_o christ_n so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v and_o retain_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o member_n and_o sheep_n of_o christ_n but_o i_o will_v fain_o know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v pluck_v from_o christ_n but_o to_o cease_v to_o be_v a_o member_n or_o sheep_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o loose_v their_o nature_n and_o what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v a_o sheep_n of_o christ_n but_o to_o hear_v his_o word_n and_o to_o follow_v he_o when_o as_o then_o our_o saviour_n christ_n promise_v that_o none_o shall_v pluck_v his_o sheep_n from_o he_o he_o promise_v that_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o make_v they_o cease_v to_o be_v his_o sheep_n nor_o deprive_v they_o of_o their_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o essential_a form_n which_o make_v they_o to_o be_v sheep_n rather_o than_o other_o who_o neither_o hear_v his_o word_n nor_o follow_v he_o whereas_o therefore_o they_o affirm_v that_o these_o promise_n do_v assure_v we_o to_o persevere_v so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v and_o retain_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o sheep_n and_o member_n of_o christ_n what_o be_v it_o but_o idle_o to_o repeat_v the_o same_o thing_n namely_o that_o god_n promise_n do_v assure_v we_o to_o persevere_v so_o long_o as_o we_o do_v persevere_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v pluck_v from_o christ_n so_o long_o as_o we_o remain_v with_o christ_n that_o we_o shall_v continue_v the_o member_n and_o sheep_n of_o christ_n so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v to_o be_v his_o sheep_n and_o member_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o loose_v our_o faith_n so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v faithful_a and_o what_o be_v it_o to_o say_v that_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n shall_v so_o long_o continue_v to_o be_v his_o sheep_n as_o they_o retain_v their_o nature_n but_o to_o grant_v also_o that_o they_o may_v loose_v their_o nature_n &_o consequent_o cease_v to_o be_v christ_n sheep_n and_o so_o be_v pluck_v from_o he_o which_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o his_o