the_o ministration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n now_o to_o spoil_v we_o of_o the_o treasure_n to_o rob_v we_o of_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o salvation_n be_v satan_n grand_a design_n in_o his_o temptation_n unto_o sin_n and_o his_o suggestion_n of_o distrust_n for_o by_o these_o he_o labour_v to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o our_o god_n and_o deprive_v we_o of_o communion_n with_o christ_n who_o be_v our_o love_n and_o our_o life_n but_o when_o the_o bird_n be_v mount_v on_o the_o wing_n it_o be_v safe_a from_o the_o fowler_n net_n and_o the_o soul_n raise_v in_o communion_n with_o christ_n be_v preserve_v from_o satan_n snare_n and_o if_o through_o infirmity_n the_o soul_n flag_n and_o fall_n to_o the_o earth_n and_o so_o become_v entangle_v in_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a affection_n yet_o keep_v the_o eye_n fix_v upon_o christ_n look_v to_o he_o in_o his_o ordinance_n to_o rece_n ve_fw-la the_o quicken_a power_n of_o his_o grace_n though_o corrupt_a affection_n may_v entangle_v 6.14_o rom._n 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the_o net_n §_o 3._o first_o the_o firm_a affiance_n of_o david_n faith_n my_o eye_n be_v ever_o towards_o the_o lord_n my_o eye_n so_o general_a and_o sovereign_a a_o influence_n have_v faith_n into_o the_o actual_a exercise_n of_o the_o divine_a grace_n that_o it_o do_v supply_v the_o office_n of_o the_o choice_a member_n in_o the_o spiritual_a man_n therefore_o be_v faith_n the_o leg_n that_o support_v the_o hand_n that_o receive_v the_o arm_n that_o embrace_v the_o pallate_n that_o taste_v the_o eye_n that_o behold_v yea_o it_o be_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o inward_a man_n the_o seat_n of_o spiritual_a life_n for_o so_o say_v the_o apostle_n the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n and_o again_o i_o live_v 2.20_o rom._n 1_o 17._o gal._n 2.20_o yet_o not_o i_o but_o christ_n that_o live_v in_o i_o and_o the_o life_n that_o i_o now_o live_v i_o live_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o very_o apt_a be_v this_o metaphor_n of_o faith_n that_o it_o be_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o it_o discern_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v invisible_a invisible_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o sense_n and_o the_o eye_n of_o reason_n 4.18_o 2_o cor_fw-la 4.18_o yet_o make_v evident_a and_o visible_a by_o a_o enlighten_v power_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n and_o therefore_o be_v faith_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o a_o sacred_a evidence_n and_o divine_a demonstration_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o neither_o sense_n nor_o reason_n can_v apprehend_v §_o 4._o many_o indeed_o there_o be_v eminent_a in_o caldean_a learning_n and_o mathematical_a science_n who_o in_o the_o height_n of_o their_o knowledge_n and_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o reason_n pierce_v the_o cloud_n discern_v the_o celestial_a motion_n of_o the_o heavenly_a body_n the_o incline_n not_o necessitate_v influence_n of_o the_o star_n and_o constellation_n yet_o how_o far_o short_a be_v all_o this_o of_o that_o philo_n call_v fides_fw-la oculata_fw-la a_o illuminate_v faith_n the_o eye_n of_o the_o sanctify_a soul_n whereby_o it_o pierce_v within_o the_o vail_n 19_o heb._n 6_o 19_o look_v into_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n the_o most_o sacred_a and_o secret_a mystery_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n this_o be_v that_o eagle_n eye_n which_o can_v receive_v the_o ray_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n be_v ever_o towards_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o love_n and_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o fullness_n by_o this_o pierce_a eye_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v that_o abraham_n through_o a_o bleed_a sword_n and_o a_o sacrifice_a son_n do_v see_v a_o posterity_n numerous_a as_o the_o star_n in_o heaven_n by_o this_o pierce_a eye_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v that_o israel_n through_o a_o red_a sea_n and_o a_o barren_a wilderness_n do_v see_v a_o land_n of_o promise_n a_o canaan_n of_o rest_n by_o this_o pierce_a eye_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v that_o david_n through_o a_o despise_a crown_n and_o a_o break_a sceptre_n do_v see_v a_o glorious_a throne_n and_o famous_a government_n yea_o by_o this_o pierce_a eye_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v that_o jerusalem_n a_o type_n of_o the_o church_n through_o a_o night_n of_o distress_n and_o a_o grave_n of_o capcaptivity_n do_v see_v a_o resurrection_n of_o peace_n and_o a_o full_a noon_n of_o glory_n §_o 5._o a_o enlighten_v faith_n be_v not_o discourage_v with_o difficulty_n cyp._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nazian_n in_o cyp._n nor_o dampt_v with_o danger_n know_v well_o that_o god_n oftentimes_o so_o order_v the_o administration_n of_o his_o providence_n as_o that_o he_o work_v his_o own_o end_n even_o by_o contrary_a mean_n so_o that_o man_n be_v at_o a_o stand_n to_o determine_v whether_o be_v great_a the_o wonder_n or_o the_o mercy_n of_o his_o church_n deliverance_n now_o where_o lie_v the_o strength_n of_o faith_n why_o know_v not_o in_o the_o habit_n but_o in_o the_o object_n even_o in_o the_o lord_n the_o creature_n the_o word_n the_o sacrament_n they_o be_v good_a medium_n but_o no_o full_a object_n we_o must_v look_v through_o they_o as_o through_o a_o glass_n by_o which_o we_o behold_v god_n and_o christ_n as_o the_o full_a and_o final_a object_n whereon_o to_o fix_v the_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n and_o wherewith_o to_o terminate_v the_o sight_n of_o the_o soul_n §_o 6._o yea_o the_o blessing_n of_o providence_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n they_o be_v but_o the_o stream_n the_o lord_n the_o lord_n he_o be_v the_o fountain_n so_o that_o when_o all_o outward_a hope_n fail_v and_o all_o inward_a comfort_n faint_a when_o there_o be_v a_o perfect_a vacuum_n in_o the_o creature_n a_o seem_a emptiness_n in_o the_o ordinance_n even_o than_o the_o poor_a soul_n and_o afflict_a saint_n do_v find_v rest_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o lord_n 116.7_o psal_n 116.7_o in_o he_o faith_n see_v a_o almighty_a power_n and_o a_o omniscient_a wisdom_n a_o infinite_a grace_n and_o a_o all-sufficient_a merit_n yea_o a_o all-compassionating_a mercy_n so_o that_o be_v there_o indeed_o no_o life_n in_o the_o ordinance_n no_o comfort_n in_o the_o promise_n yet_o will_v faith_n by_o christ_n assistance_n fetch_v both_o life_n and_o comfort_n from_o this_o fountain_n of_o the_o lord_n fullness_n §_o 7._o who_o be_v thou_o then_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n who_o in_o thy_o spiritual_a desertion_n walk_v in_o darkness_n cloud_v with_o sorrow_n oh_o in_o thy_o great_a dejection_n lift_v up_o thy_o eye_n unto_o the_o lord_n 123.1_o psal_n 123.1_o that_o when_o the_o rise_a sun_n appear_v thou_o may_v see_v his_o refresh_a light_n and_o however_o now_o by_o reason_n of_o thy_o present_a anguish_n thou_o can_v not_o serve_v god_n in_o alacrity_n of_o performance_n yet_o do_v it_o in_o sincerity_n of_o obedience_n and_o this_o this_o will_v be_v a_o cranny_n to_o convey_v some_o beam_n of_o light_n even_o in_o the_o low_a dungeon_n of_o thy_o spiritual_a distress_n wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n have_v thy_o eye_n of_o faith_n still_o towards_o he_o 27.14_o psal_n 27.14_o and_o so_o shall_v comfort_n be_v redouble_v in_o a_o life_n recover_v and_o thy_o difficulty_n of_o obtain_v shall_v the_o more_o sweeten_v thy_o delight_n of_o enjoy_v even_o of_o enjoy_v god_n and_o christ_n in_o the_o refresh_a comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n convey_v and_o confirm_v in_o his_o bless_a sacrament_n in_o which_o bless_a sacrament_n especial_o let_v thy_o eye_n be_v still_o towards_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o merit_n in_o his_o grace_n in_o his_o benefit_n in_o his_o love_n let_v he_o have_v thy_o fix_a heart_n and_o thy_o intent_n eye_n yea_o let_v he_o have_v thy_o whole_a man_n for_o to_o this_o end_n it_o be_v that_o he_o here_o give_v thou_o his_o whole_a self_n §_o 8._o and_o oh_o the_o sweet_a converse_v of_o the_o devout_a
and_o salvation_n 33._o rom._n 8_o 33._o oh_o how_o will_v it_o at_o once_o raise_v the_o mind_n with_o wonder_n and_o fill_v the_o soul_n with_o comfort_n and_o this_o in_o behold_v how_o in_o every_o link_n in_o every_o mystery_n mercy_n and_o truth_n do_v meet_v together_o 85.10_o ps_n 85.10_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n do_v kiss_v each_o other_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n how_o will_v it_o strengthen_v thy_o faith_n and_o thereby_o confirm_v thy_o peace_n yea_o enlarge_v thy_o joy_n to_o behold_v christ_n seal_v by_o the_o father_n to_o the_o office_n of_o mediation_n 3.16_o joh._n 6.27_o 1_o tim._n 2.5_o luk._n 4.18_o 1_o tim._n 3.16_o and_o anoint_v by_o the_o spirit_n to_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n which_o redemption_n he_o have_v perfect_v by_o his_o passion_n declare_v sufficient_a by_o his_o resurrection_n and_o apply_v as_o effectual_a unto_o his_o church_n in_o his_o intercession_n so_o that_o s._n paul_n make_v it_o his_o confident_a challenge_n to_o all_o in_o heaven_n in_o earth_n and_o hell_n say_v who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_v loc_n rom._n 8.33_o 34._o magnificentissima_fw-la conclusio_fw-la bez._n in_o loc_n it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v who_o be_v he_o that_o condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v yea_o rather_o that_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v even_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n who_o also_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o 2._o humble_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o life_n in_o this_o exercise_n of_o faith_n o_o distress_a soul_n thou_o shall_v experimental_o find_v and_o feel_v how_o apt_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v resemble_v by_o fire_n for_o that_o as_o fire_n by_o burn_v 3.11_o mat._n 3.11_o so_o grace_n by_o exercise_v it_o further_a enlarge_n and_o spread_v itself_o thus_o charity_n be_v increase_v by_o love_v patience_n by_o bear_v mercy_n by_o compassionate_v and_o faith_n itself_o by_o believe_v the_o best_a exercise_n of_o faith_n than_o be_v in_o application_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o the_o best_a application_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v in_o the_o supplication_n of_o prayer_n when_o in_o a_o devout_a fervour_n we_o urge_v god_n with_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o word_n and_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o he_o in_o his_o free_a grace_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o promise_n which_o as_o it_o be_v make_v so_o be_v it_o make_v good_a in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o the_o faithful_a 20._o 2_o cor._n 1_o 20._o 3._o the_o ground_n of_o comfort_n as_o to_o a_o distrust_n of_o the_o sincerity_n of_o repentance_n 1._o a_o man_n may_v be_v true_o sanctify_v and_o so_o through_o the_o power_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n a_o sincere_a penitent_n notwithstanding_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n to_o hinder_v his_o progress_n in_o holiness_n this_o we_o have_v make_v good_a by_o the_o example_n of_o s._n paul_n who_o in_o a_o high_a accent_n of_o sorrow_n and_o a_o full_a confession_n of_o guilt_n complain_v of_o a_o body_n of_o sin_n a_o law_n in_o his_o member_n and_o a_o be_v bring_v into_o captivity_n to_o that_o law_n of_o sin_n 24._o rom._n 7.23_o 24._o which_o sin_n though_o it_o rule_v not_o as_o a_o king_n it_o have_v no_o willing_a and_o ready_a obedience_n yet_o it_o sometime_o bear_v sway_n as_o a_o rebel_n and_o prevail_v upon_o the_o soul_n so_o that_o with_o the_o apostle_n the_o good_a which_o he_o will_v 19_o v_o 15_o 19_o that_o he_o do_v not_o and_o the_o evil_n which_o he_o will_v not_o that_o he_o do_v and_o this_o s._n paul_n speak_v of_o himself_o not_o as_o personate_n the_o unregenerate_a estate_n which_o many_o do_v imagine_v but_o as_o engage_v in_o the_o spiritual_a warfare_n as_o s._n augustine_n have_v determine_v for_o observe_v 25._o s_o aug_n lib._n retr_n v._o 18._o v._n 22._o v._n 25._o to_o will_v say_v the_o apostle_n be_v present_a with_o i_o and_o what_o be_v it_o not_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n that_o thus_o sanctify_v the_o will_n again_o i_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n after_o the_o inward_a man_n this_o the_o voice_n and_o the_o practice_n too_o sure_a of_o a_o man_n regenerate_v again_o with_o my_o mind_n i_o myself_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n here_o the_o apostle_n be_v certain_o either_o a_o saint_n or_o a_o hypocrite_n wherefore_o then_o from_o the_o example_n present_v it_o be_v evident_a a_o man_n may_v be_v true_o sanctify_v and_o so_o through_o the_o power_n of_o grace_n a_o sincere_a penitent_n notwithstanding_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n which_o hinder_v his_o progress_n in_o holiness_n 2._o the_o more_o stir_a motion_n and_o prevail_a power_n of_o corruption_n be_v not_o always_o from_o the_o great_a impiety_n but_o oftentimes_o from_o the_o fit_a opportunity_n to_o sin_n know_v then_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n though_o opportunity_n do_v not_o beget_v yet_o it_o be_v worth_a thy_o enquiry_n whether_o it_o do_v not_o help_v to_o bring_v forth_o thy_o sin_n of_o infirmity_n it_o may_v be_v thou_o be_v apt_a to_o be_v more_o angry_a and_o passionate_a then_o former_o but_o be_v it_o because_o thou_o have_v less_o meekness_n or_o more_o provocation_n it_o may_v be_v thou_o find_v unclean_a affection_n more_o defile_v then_o former_o but_o be_o it_v because_o thou_o have_v less_o chastity_n or_o more_o temptation_n it_o may_v be_v thou_o feel_v more_o grudge_n of_o impatience_n and_o distrust_n then_o former_o but_o be_v it_o because_o thou_o have_v less_o faith_n or_o more_o affliction_n 13_o mat._n 26.35_o compar_fw-la do_v with_o v._o 56._o 2_o king_n 8.12_o 13_o no_o man_n know_v what_o corruption_n be_v in_o he_o till_o he_o be_v tempt_v and_o that_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n by_o a_o unhappy_a midwifery_n bring_v they_o forth_o beside_o the_o difference_n of_o thy_o condition_n in_o the_o world_n may_v have_v make_v a_o difference_n of_o estate_n in_o thy_o soul_n thou_o be_v now_o it_o may_v be_v at_o ease_n and_o rest_n and_o if_o so_o know_v the_o bird_n appear_v in_o a_o calm_a which_o hide_v themselves_o in_o the_o tempest_n active_a employment_n yea_o 11._o deut._n 32_o 15._o jer._n 48_o 11._o and_o a_o afflict_a condition_n in_o the_o world_n silence_n and_o still_o many_o corruption_n which_o when_o we_o be_v at_o ease_n than_o they_o appear_v and_o show_v themselves_o not_o that_o lust_n have_v then_o more_o more_o life_n but_o more_o advantage_n not_o more_o strength_n but_o fit_a opportunity_n 3._o thy_o sight_n of_o sin_n be_v from_o more_o light_n of_o grace_n 3.17.18_o rom_n 7_o 7.8_o 9_o eph_n 4._o â—8_o 1_o coâ—_n 6_o 11._o rev._n 3.17.18_o and_o thy_o sense_n of_o sin_n from_o more_o life_n of_o the_o spirit_n oh_o how_o many_o lusting_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n be_v there_o which_o the_o soul_n till_o exercise_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n take_v no_o notice_n or_o knowledge_n of_o so_o that_o thy_o corruption_n increase_v in_o their_o number_n at_o which_o thou_o be_v so_o much_o dismay_v do_v not_o necessary_o argue_v that_o thou_o have_v 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the_o apostle_n do_v not_o say_v as_o doubtless_o he_o will_v have_v he_o be_v of_o the_o jesuit_n belief_n that_o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o the_o one_o faith_n christ_n have_v give_v one_o head_n and_o so_o with_o some_o apostle_n have_v ordain_v st._n peter_n the_o chief_a apostle_n and_o with_o some_o pastor_n have_v ordain_v one_o universal_a pastor_n to_o who_o all_o doctor_n and_o teacher_n yea_o all_o nation_n and_o language_n shall_v repair_v for_o the_o resolution_n of_o faith_n and_o ultimate_a determination_n of_o the_o truth_n again_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o say_v as_o doubtless_o he_o will_v have_v he_o be_v of_o the_o factious_a humour_n that_o for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o perfect_v the_o saint_n he_o have_v ordain_v as_o some_o pastor_n and_o doctor_n so_o distinct_a from_o they_o some_o gift_a tradesman_n some_o illuminate_v mechanic_n who_o be_v it_o
be_v thy_o heavenly_a visit_n and_o how_o short_a their_o stay_n give_v they_o be_v either_o to_o comfort_v after_o affliction_n or_o strengthen_v against_o temptation_n 19.8_o 1_o king_n 19.8_o yea_o like_a elijah_n repast_n they_o be_v to_o sustain_v the_o soul_n for_o many_o day_n you_o then_o that_o do_v not_o know_v the_o pleasure_n of_o god_n sanctuary_n do_v but_o get_v they_o and_o you_o can_v but_o love_v they_o and_o by_o their_o taste_n the_o more_o ardent_o long_a after_o they_o yea_o your_o inward_a affection_n will_v break_v forth_o into_o a_o eager_a prosecution_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n by_o frequent_a humiliation_n of_o soul_n by_o daily_a mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o a_o worthy_a participation_n of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n by_o these_o and_o all_o other_o holy_a mean_n diligent_o seek_v what_o you_o so_o earnest_o desire_v even_o the_o bliss_n and_o joy_n of_o god_n sanctuary_n and_o service_n and_o indeed_o we_o must_v know_v to_o have_v desire_n without_o endeavour_n be_v to_o be_v like_o he_o that_o lie_v at_o anchor_n expect_v a_o wind_n but_o never_o hoist_v sail_v many_o there_o be_v which_o have_v a_o secret_a ardour_n desire_v fly_v from_o their_o heart_n as_o spark_n from_o a_o furnace_n they_o break_v forth_o in_o heap_n but_o sudden_o die_v thus_o they_o be_v strong_a in_o desire_n but_o sluggard-like_a weak_a in_o endeavour_n and_o so_o present_o quench_v the_o spirit_n which_o give_v they_o motion_n they_o desire_v much_o to_o be_v save_v but_o they_o like_v not_o to_o practice_v s._n paul_n precept_n 2.12_o phil._n 2.12_o to_o work_v out_o their_o salvation_n but_o david_n he_o be_v of_o a_o right_a temper_n and_o in_o a_o right_a order_n his_o hand_n second_v his_o heart_n his_o eager_a prosecution_n his_o inward_a affection_n he_o seek_v what_o he_o desire_v so_o be_v the_o word_n of_o his_o petition_n in_o his_o unum_n petii_fw-la one_o thing_n have_v i_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o will_v i_o seek_v 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the_o tavern_n all_o man_n to_o their_o delight_n david_n too_o will_v haste_v to_o he_o but_o it_o be_v to_o the_o temple_n to_o the_o sanctuary_n there_o be_v the_o object_n of_o his_o joy_n there_o be_v the_o theatre_n of_o his_o delight_n there_o be_v the_o centre_n of_o his_o desire_n even_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o worship_n wherefore_o then_o o_o you_o wretched_a soul_n how_o be_v you_o become_v enemy_n not_o only_o to_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n but_o also_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n enemy_n to_o reason_n and_o religion_n enemy_n to_o god_n sanctuary_n and_o his_o ordinance_n enemy_n to_o christ_n church_n and_o choose_v o_o how_o be_v you_o enemy_n to_o all_o these_o you_o that_o prefer_v a_o tavern_n before_o a_o temple_n and_o a_o strumpet_n arm_n before_o your_o saviour_n embrace_n you_o that_o prefer_v bacchus_n bowl_n before_o the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o carouse_v health_n before_o your_o saviour_n blood_n oh_o how_o be_v you_o become_v the_o shame_n of_o christian_n and_o the_o reproach_n of_o protestant_n 〈◊〉_d the_o scandal_n of_o the_o church_n cause_n and_o service_n oh_o how_o be_v it_o that_o for_o the_o curse_a carrion_n of_o bestial_a delight_n you_o renounce_v the_o communion_n of_o holy_a joy_n o_o profane_a and_o licentious_a wretch_n which_o delight_n to_o live_v with_o that_o mad_a legion_n in_o the_o filthy_a sepulcher_n and_o dark_a tomb_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n 3._o mat._n 5.2_o 3._o and_o this_o with_o a_o sordid_a and_o sottish_a contempt_n of_o angel_n fellowship_n saint_n communion_n heavenly_a dainty_n and_o holy_a delight_n all_o which_o be_v the_o bliss_n of_o god_n sanctuary_n and_o the_o ravishment_n of_o his_o holy_a worship_n 2._o be_v we_o exhort_v so_o to_o give_v up_o ourselves_o unto_o god_n at_o his_o altar_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o to_o dwell_v with_o he_o in_o his_o temple_n so_o resign_v up_o ourselves_o to_o he_o in_o his_o sacrament_n that_o if_o it_o be_v his_o bless_a will_n he_o may_v continue_v his_o service_n to_o we_o in_o his_o sanctuary_n resign_v we_o up_o ourselves_o to_o he_o in_o his_o sacrament_n that_o bless_a sacrament_n of_o the_o holy_a eucharist_n and_o when_o we_o come_v to_o god_n altar_n prepare_v we_o our_o sacrifice_n aright_o 26.6_o act._n 15.9_o p._n 26.6_o purify_n our_o heart_n by_o faith_n in_o sincere_a humiliation_n and_o wash_v our_o hand_n in_o innocency_n by_o fervent_a supplication_n and_o thus_o compass_v god_n altar_n he_o will_v accept_v our_o offer_n even_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o lamb_n christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v offer_v up_o for_o we_o 11.4_o heb._n 11.4_o in_o this_o oblation_n of_o himself_o it_o be_v that_o abelâ—_n offer_v a_o more_o excellent_a sacrifice_n than_o cain_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o more_o full_a sacrifice_n plurimam_fw-la hostiam_fw-la so_o the_o vulgar_a but_o how_o this_o why_o rupertus_n tell_v we_o 2._o rupert_n l._n 4._o in_o gen._n c._n 2._o abel_n primo_fw-la cor_fw-la suum_fw-la deinde_fw-la rem_fw-la svam_fw-la offerendo_fw-la plurimam_fw-la hostiam_fw-la per_fw-la fidem_fw-la obtulit_fw-la abel_n by_o faith_n offer_v as_o a_o more_o excellent_a so_o a_o more_o plentiful_a sacrifice_n than_o cain_n in_o that_o he_o offer_v himself_o as_o well_o as_o his_o lamb_n whereas_o cain_n offer_v sva_fw-la but_o not_o see_v his_o good_n but_o not_o himself_o abel_n offer_v his_o heart_n and_o himself_o as_o well_o as_o the_o firstling_n of_o his_o flock_n and_o thus_o if_o we_o will_v be_v accept_v as_o abel_n be_v we_o must_v offer_v as_o abel_n do_v our_o heart_n unto_o god_n these_o the_o firstling_n of_o our_o flock_n indeed_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o primum_fw-la vivens_fw-la the_o first_o that_o live_v in_o grace_n and_o the_o chief_a that_o be_v accept_v in_o prayer_n and_o that_o come_v to_o god_n house_n and_o his_o altar_n we_o may_v bring_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o more_o plentiful_a sacrifice_n we_o must_v remember_v that_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n be_v double_a to_o those_o of_o common_a use_n 16.22_o exod._n 16.22_o wherefore_o with_o double_a diligence_n do_v we_o prepare_v our_o heart_n our_o devotion_n join_v we_o eager_a prosecution_n to_o our_o inward_a affection_n seek_v as_o well_o as_o desire_v so_o do_v holy_a david_n in_o his_o unum_fw-la petii_fw-la one_o thing_n have_v i_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o will_v i_o seek_v after_o etc._n etc._n now_o to_o close_v this_o sermon_n observe_v that_o of_o the_o preacher_n look_v to_o thy_o foot_n when_o thou_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o god_n 1._o eccles_n 4_o 1._o look_v to_o thy_o foot_n that_o be_v order_z thy_o affection_n even_o with_o humility_n reverence_n and_o devotion_n 22.6_o ps_n 22.6_o 1._o with_o humility_n bow_v thy_o knee_n low_a with_o david_n i_o be_o a_o worm_n 27._o gen._n 18_o 27._o and_o no_o man_n fall_v down_o even_o to_o the_o ground_n with_o abraham_n i_o who_o be_o but_o dust_n and_o ash_n have_v take_v upon_o i_o to_o speak_v unto_o the_o lord_n 4.5_o ezod_n 4.5_o 2._o with_o reverence_n put_v off_o thy_o shoe_n say_v god_n to_o moses_n for_o the_o place_n whereon_o thou_o stand_v be_v holy_a ground_n holy_a ground_n because_o of_o god_n holy_a presence_n which_o must_v not_o be_v approach_v but_o with_o holy_a fear_n 99.1_o ps_n 99.1_o god_n that_o sit_v between_o the_o cherubim_n he_o here_o hearken_v to_o our_o prayer_n and_o speak_v to_o we_o in_o his_o word_n and_o his_o majesty_n then_o require_v our_o reverence_n 122.1_o ps_n 122.1_o 3._o with_o devotion_n that_o of_o david_n i_o be_v glad_a when_o they_o say_v unto_o i_o we_o will_v go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o as_o we_o come_v with_o cheerfulness_n so_o continue_v we_o with_o watchfulness_n not_o let_v the_o fire_n
god_n be_v make_v as_o so_o many_o stop_n of_o time_n to_o add_v more_o grace_n and_o sweetness_n to_o the_o music_n §_o 2._o this_o his_o book_n of_o psalm_n it_o be_v apt_o call_v the_o epitome_n of_o the_o whole_a bible_n and_o the_o anatomy_n of_o the_o spiritual_a man_n yea_o we_o may_v right_o entitle_v it_o the_o register_n of_o sacred_a history_n the_o ephemeris_fw-la of_o the_o church_n prophecy_n the_o library_n of_o divine_a doctrine_n the_o storehouse_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n and_o the_o treasury_n of_o holy_a devotion_n and_o that_o devotion_n either_o penitentiary_n invocatory_a or_o eucharistical_a penitenitary_n in_o deep_a contrition_n humble_a confession_n and_o passionate_a lamentation_n invocatory_a in_o fervent_a supplication_n earnest_a deprecation_n and_o pious_a intercession_n eucharistical_a in_o gratulatory_a thanksgiving_n laudatory_a oblation_n and_o triumphal_a song_n loc_fw-la david_n totus_fw-la est_fw-la in_o deprecanda_fw-la venta_fw-la peccatorum_fw-la &_o cujusdam_fw-la sensim_fw-la quod_fw-la magnum_fw-la &_o multum_fw-la dicit_fw-la v._n 11_o hoc_fw-la de_fw-la illo_fw-la cum_fw-la bethsabe_n commisso_fw-la kimhi_n intelligit_fw-la sim._n de_fw-fr muis_fw-la in_o loc_fw-la §_o 3._o here_o amid_o so_o large_a a_o store_n choice_n be_v make_v of_o a_o penitential_a psalm_n though_o none_o of_o the_o seven_o common_o call_v the_o penetentials_n fit_v in_o its_o devotion_n to_o the_o sacred_a solemnity_n of_o the_o bless_a eucharist_n and_o can_v we_o attain_v david_n frame_n of_o spirit_n when_o he_o compose_v this_o psalm_n of_o penitence_n o_o how_o well_o how_o well_o will_v it_o become_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n §_o 4._o if_o any_o inquire_v a_o reason_n why_o choice_n be_v make_v of_o this_o present_a psalm_n for_o the_o constant_a celebration_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n know_v i_o have_v observe_v a_o secret_a vigour_n of_o devotion_n to_o diffuse_v itself_o into_o the_o soul_n when_o exercise_v in_o prayer_n or_o meditation_n make_v use_n of_o david_n psalm_n to_o draw_v heat_n from_o his_o flame_n and_o administer_v heavenly_a matter_n for_o so_o holy_a a_o exercise_n and_o upon_o this_o reason_n o_o you_o humble_a suppliant_n i_o think_v it_o a_o apt_a and_o profitable_a service_n to_o give_v at_o once_o a_o pattern_n whereby_o to_o frame_v your_o private_a devotion_n in_o your_o closet_n and_o a_o help_n to_o compose_v your_o soul_n to_o a_o high_a pitch_n of_o devotion_n in_o the_o public_a solemnity_n of_o the_o holy_a eucharist_n §_o 5._o beside_o the_o mystery_n and_o benefit_n of_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n they_o be_v so_o many_o and_o so_o various_a that_o no_o one_o single_a verse_n or_o small_a portion_n of_o scripture_n may_v be_v a_o text_n large_a enough_o for_o so_o copious_a a_o subject_n wherefore_o that_o many_o soul_n may_v receive_v something_o of_o instruction_n and_o devotion_n see_v here_o i_o have_v choose_v a_o whole_a psalm_n which_o divide_v into_o part_n like_o those_o loaf_n in_o the_o gospel_n break_v into_o piece_n it_o will_v so_o increase_v in_o the_o explication_n 6.41_o mark_n 6.41_o as_o those_o do_v in_o their_o distribution_n that_o whereas_o this_o psalm_n like_o one_o of_o those_o loaf_n may_v seem_v in_o the_o whole_a to_o be_v but_o sufficient_a for_o one_o person_n yet_o shall_v it_o by_o a_o blessing_n of_o grace_n like_v as_o that_o by_o a_o miracle_n of_o power_n be_v in_o its_o divide_a part_n sufficient_a for_o many_o fifty_n §_o 6._o that_o this_o psalm_n be_v of_o more_o than_o ordinary_a excellency_n and_o worth_n as_o pen_v by_o a_o more_o than_o ordinary_a diligence_n and_o zeal_n appear_v by_o the_o alphabetical_a order_n of_o the_o hebrew_n letter_n statuunt_fw-la ad_fw-la musicam_fw-la a_o ad_fw-la memoriam_fw-la pertineat_fw-la incertum_fw-la est_fw-la ral_fw-fr bâ—ni_fw-la nihil_fw-la certi_fw-la statuunt_fw-la begin_v each_o verse_n the_o psalm_n itself_o be_v a_o mixture_n of_o various_a yet_o devout_a affection_n for_o that_o here_o the_o psalmist_n move_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o his_o enemy_n he_o sue_v to_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o the_o former_a and_o protection_n from_o the_o latter_a and_o at_o last_o salvation_n in_o respect_n of_o both_o even_o to_o himself_o and_o the_o church_n of_o god_n this_o he_o do_v support_v by_o faith_n and_o hope_n of_o which_o hope_n and_o faith_n he_o give_v a_o sure_a testimony_n in_o the_o commemoration_n he_o make_v of_o god_n abundant_a mercy_n and_o faithful_a promise_n and_o in_o the_o profession_n he_o declare_v of_o his_o sincere_a confidence_n in_o those_o promise_n and_o his_o firm_a expectation_n of_o that_o mercy_n §_o 7._o the_o analysis_n of_o the_o psalm_n the_o whole_a psalm_n consist_v of_o four_o part_n 1._o the_o preface_n vers_fw-la 1._o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n 2._o the_o prayer_n 1._o deprecation_n vers_fw-la 2._o to_o 4._o o_o my_o god_n i_o trust_v in_o thou_o let_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a etc._n etc._n 2._o petition_n vers_fw-la 4._o to_o v._o 8._o show_v i_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n teach_v i_o thy_o path_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o meditation_n 1._o laudatory_a vers_fw-la 8._o to_o v._o 11._o good_a and_o upright_o be_v the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n 2._o consolatory_a vers_fw-la 12._o to_o v._o 6._o what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o conclusion_n 1._o supplication_n vers_fw-la 16._o to_o v._o 23._o turn_v thou_o unto_o i_o and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o etc._n etc._n 2._o intercession_n vers_fw-la 22._o redeem_v israel_n o_o god_n out_o of_o all_o his_o trouble_n §_o 8._o now_o o_o you_o devout_a soul_n that_o we_o may_v enlarge_v upon_o this_o of_o david_n psalm_n with_o the_o enlargement_n of_o david_n spirit_n whilst_o i_o shall_v pass_v through_o the_o several_a part_n in_o a_o explicatory_a application_n of_o the_o particular_a word_n and_o phrase_n let_v i_o revive_v and_o raise_v your_o sincere_a devotion_n as_o the_o prophet_n do_v the_o shunamite_n child_n 4.35_o 2_o king_n 4.35_o as_o the_o prophet_n lay_v his_o mouth_n to_o the_o child_n mouth_n his_o hand_n to_o the_o child_n hand_n so_o let_v i_o lay_v david_n mouth_n to_o your_o mouth_n his_o hand_n to_o your_o hand_n that_o be_v i_o meâ—n_v make_v his_o prayer_n your_o prayer_n his_o meditation_n your_o meditation_n and_o have_v the_o same_o devotion_n with_o david_n we_o shall_v find_v a_o like_a acceptance_n with_o god_n who_o ear_n be_v still_o open_a to_o our_o prayer_n whilst_o our_o heart_n be_v lay_v open_a in_o his_o presence_n the_o throne_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o only_a refuge_n of_o a_o humble_a penitence_n verse_n 1._o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n §_o 1._o but_o o_o my_o soul_n have_v thou_o not_o be_v lift_v up_o against_o the_o lord_n in_o thy_o sinful_a rebellion_n how_o then_o can_v thou_o lift_v up_o thyself_o unto_o he_o in_o a_o sincere_a devotion_n true_o i_o have_v be_v long_o dead_a in_o sin_n long_o bury_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o customary_a iniquity_n yet_o i_o have_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 25._o joh._n 5_o 25._o in_o his_o word_n in_o his_o sacrament_n this_o a_o quicken_a a_o revive_a voice_n and_o therefore_o unto_o he_o that_o call_v i_o unto_o he_o that_o quicken_v i_o unto_o my_o god_n unto_o my_o jesus_n even_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n §_o 2._o and_o though_o heretofore_o in_o the_o state_n of_o darkness_n sin_n and_o death_n though_o then_o i_o have_v lift_v up_o my_o soul_n against_o thou_o in_o pride_n and_o profaneness_n the_o highway_n to_o hell_n yet_o now_o let_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o in_o humility_n and_o devotion_n the_o highway_n to_o heaven_n pride_n and_o profaneness_n they_o cast_v i_o from_o thou_o than_o which_o what_o can_v be_v low_o but_o humility_n and_o devotion_n they_o subject_n i_o to_o thou_o than_o which_o what_o can_v be_v high_o thus_o then_o raise_v i_o by_o humble_v i_o lay_v i_o low_o in_o myself_o and_o this_o shall_v lift_v i_o up_o to_o thou_o §_o 3._o oh_o how_o do_v sin_n and_o satan_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o world_n even_o the_o whole_a power_n of_o darkness_n how_o do_v they_o with_o violence_n pursue_v after_o i_o 55.6_o psal_n 55.6_o oh_o give_v i_o then_o the_o wing_n of_o a_o dove_n that_o i_o may_v flee_v away_o and_o be_v at_o rest_n haste_v haste_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o thy_o escape_n hie_v thou_o to_o the_o hole_n of_o the_o rock_n to_o the_o wound_n of_o thy_o jesus_n and_o for_o this_o shelter_n and_o succour_n for_o this_o protection_n and_o safety_n oh_o see_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o thy_o merit_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o
its_o joy_n and_o delight_n say_v as_o david_n look_v upon_o my_o affliction_n and_o my_o pain_n §_o 13._o 2_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o fervent_a prayer_n who_o voice_n be_v loud_a from_o the_o heart_n then_o from_o the_o mouth_n loud_a from_o the_o eye_n then_o from_o the_o tongue_n sigh_n and_o tear_n be_v the_o best_a rhetoric_n of_o the_o devout_a man_n prayer_n the_o right_a gift_n of_o prayer_n and_o true_a grace_n of_o supplication_n not_o be_v as_o many_o fond_o fancy_v it_o in_o the_o ready_a or_o large_a expression_n of_o word_n 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o but_o in_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v o_o then_o then_o be_v we_o most_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n when_o our_o trouble_a soul_n become_v big_a with_o desire_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o therefore_o the_o tongue_n be_v unable_a to_o declare_v they_o in_o word_n they_o force_v their_o passage_n at_o the_o eye_n in_o a_o flood_n of_o tear_n thus_o thus_o pray_v we_o for_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o choose_v of_o god_n that_o in_o a_o sympathy_n of_o their_o suffering_n we_o may_v say_v with_o david_n behold_v my_o affliction_n and_o my_o pain_n §_o 14._o 3_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o many_o infirmity_n the_o saint_n of_o god_n exercise_v with_o ecstatical_a devotion_n in_o the_o holy_a excess_n of_o divine_a love_n 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o as_o st._n paul_n they_o live_v yet_o not_o they_o but_o christ_n that_o live_v in_o they_o 3.3_o col._n 3.3_o and_o their_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n even_o as_o the_o star_n without_o lose_v their_o light_n they_o shine_v not_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o sun_n but_o the_o sun_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o their_o light_n be_v hide_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n thus_o the_o soul_n without_o lose_v its_o life_n it_o live_v not_o be_v ecstatical_o swallow_v up_o in_o christ_n but_o christ_n he_o live_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o soul_n life_n be_v hide_v in_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n but_o now_o after_o the_o soul_n be_v descend_v from_o the_o mount_n tabor_n of_o her_o divine_a ecstasy_n how_o do_v she_o find_v herself_o in_o the_o valley_n of_o tear_n by_o reason_n of_o her_o humane_a infirmity_n and_o when_o the_o heart_n be_v wound_v with_o the_o dart_n of_o love_n and_o the_o desire_n be_v not_o accomplish_v in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o its_o belove_a what_o can_v be_v more_o afflict_v as_o hope_v defer_v make_v the_o heart_n faint_a 12._o prov._n 13_o 12._o so_o desire_v not_o satisfy_v make_v the_o soul_n languish_v thus_o the_o psalmist_n 42.1_o psal_n 42.1_o as_o the_o hart_n pant_v after_o the_o water-brook_n so_o long_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n my_o soul_n be_v athirst_a for_o god_n for_o thou_o the_o live_a god_n etc._n etc._n §_o 15._o oh_o when_o the_o devout_a soul_n will_v fain_o take_v wing_n and_o fly_v away_o to_o her_o sweet_a repose_n in_o the_o bosom_n of_o her_o belove_a oh_o the_o secret_a trouble_n and_o anguish_n of_o spirit_n to_o find_v itself_o clog_v and_o chain_v to_o the_o servile_a misery_n of_o this_o mortal_a life_n yea_o the_o impure_a motion_n of_o corrupt_a affection_n so_o that_o the_o devout_a saint_n cry_v out_o with_o the_o bless_a apostle_n wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n there_o be_v certain_o no_o pleasure_n like_o that_o of_o please_a god_n no_o joy_n like_o that_o of_o enjoy_v christ_n and_o now_o for_o such_o a_o person_n as_o have_v place_v his_o liberty_n in_o god_n service_n his_o life_n in_o god_n love_n his_o comfort_n in_o god_n favour_n for_o such_o a_o person_n to_o be_v so_o infest_a with_o carnal_a earthly_a and_o corrupt_a affection_n that_o he_o call_v in_o question_n his_o faith_n as_o false_a his_o hope_n as_o vain_a his_o service_n as_o fruitless_a who_o can_v conceive_v the_o convulsion-fits_a of_o his_o spiritual_a anguish_n the_o labour_a throe_n of_o his_o soul_n perplexity_n in_o which_o he_o cry_v out_o vide_fw-la afflictionem_fw-la behold_v my_o affliction_n and_o my_o pain_n §_o 16._o 2._o the_o firm_a ground_n of_o the_o soul_n peace_n sin_v forgive_v we_o forgive_v all_o my_o sin_n rom._n 5.1_o there_o say_v the_o apostle_n be_v 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 here_o we_o see_v plain_o that_o peace_n of_o conscience_n it_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o justification_n so_o that_o the_o root_n from_o whence_o spring_v this_o bless_a fruit_n it_o be_v this_o a_o humble_a assurance_n of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n in_o the_o free_a and_o full_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o till_o christ_n have_v reconcile_v the_o father_n by_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n and_o have_v give_v a_o assurance_n thereof_o unto_o his_o church_n by_o his_o resurrection_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n do_v not_o come_v down_o upon_o the_o apostle_n so_o now_o 7.39_o joh._n 7.39_o till_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o christ_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o have_v some_o assurance_n hereof_o wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n through_o faith_n the_o comforter_n the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v not_o fill_v our_o soul_n with_o his_o divine_a consolation_n he_o do_v not_o refresh_v our_o spirit_n with_o his_o heavenly_a dew_n and_o sacred_a influence_n peace_n of_o conscience_n §_o 17._o therefore_o isa_n 57.21_o there_o be_v no_o peace_n say_v my_o god_n to_o the_o wicked_a their_o worm_n of_o conscience_n be_v still_o gnaw_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o outward_a jollity_n fret_v their_o soul_n with_o inward_a torture_n so_o that_o the_o wicked_a flee_v when_o no_o man_n pursue_v 28.1_o pro._n 28.1_o no_o man_n pursue_v without_o yet_o there_o be_v that_o pursue_v within_o even_o the_o sting_a guilt_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n so_o that_o see_v he_o every_o where_o carry_v with_o he_o his_o tormentor_n no_o wonder_n this_o if_o he_o can_v no_o way_n fly_v to_o escape_v his_o torment_n impossible_a it_o be_v he_o shall_v fly_v from_o his_o misery_n since_o he_o can_v fly_v from_o himself_o his_o guilty_a conscience_n that_o make_v his_o wound_n incurable_a his_o plague_n unavoidable_a but_o now_o when_o god_n speak_v comfort_n unto_o his_o people_n 2.14_o hos_fw-la 2.14_o it_o be_v ad_fw-la cor_fw-la comfort_n to_o the_o heart_n make_v the_o good_a conscience_n to_o be_v a_o continual_a feast_n a_o feast_n furnish_v with_o those_o dainty_n of_o christ_n banqueting-house_n 2.4_o cant._n 2.4_o lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o his_o spouse_n the_o humble_a and_o penitent_a soul_n let_v not_o then_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v drown_v in_o worldly_a pleasure_n think_v to_o partake_v of_o those_o heavenly_a delight_n let_v not_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v in_o the_o gall_n of_o bitterness_n think_v to_o participate_v of_o this_o divine_a sweetness_n this_o hide_a manna_n as_o our_o saviour_n call_v it_o rev._n 2.17_o hide_a to_o the_o world_n and_o the_o man_n of_o the_o world_n for_o that_o the_o blessedness_n of_o comfort_n which_o be_v in_o this_o sweet_a peace_n of_o conscience_n no_o man_n know_v but_o he_o that_o taste_v §_o 18._o the_o better_a to_o represent_v by_o some_o measure_n of_o proportion_n what_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v in_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n after_o its_o languish_v under_o the_o terror_n of_o sin_n let_v those_o man_n give_v a_o shadow_n of_o it_o who_o from_o the_o safe_a and_o quiet_a port_n do_v behold_v the_o wave_n and_o billow_n of_o that_o rage_a sea_n in_o which_o they_o themselves_o be_v even_o now_o overwhelm_v and_o by_o a_o miracle_n of_o providence_n be_v happy_o escape_v or_o let_v those_o woman_n in_o some_o sort_n declare_v it_o who_o after_o their_o bitter_a throe_n and_o labour_a pang_n have_v enjoy_v the_o quiet_a ease_n of_o a_o bed_n of_o rest_n for_o such_o be_v the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n to_o the_o mournful_a penitent_n after_o the_o terror_n of_o sin_n and_o his_o horror_n of_o soul_n as_o be_v the_o safe_a port_n to_o the_o shipwrack_a mariner_n after_o the_o rage_a tempest_n or_o as_o the_o easeful_a bed_n to_o the_o labour_a woman_n after_o her_o painful_a travel_n §_o 19_o these_o may_v give_v we_o the_o shadow_n but_o as_o for_o the_o substance_n such_o be_v the_o excellency_n of_o that_o as_o s._n paul_n tell_v we_o it_o pass_v all_o understanding_n 4.7_o phil._n 4.7_o so_o that_o we_o can_v never_o right_o conceive_v it_o by_o description_n from_o other_o till_o we_o true_o know_v it_o by_o experience_n in_o ourselves_o which_o of_o we_o can_v conceive_v that_o have_v not_o feel_v what_o be_v the_o bless_a comfort_n of_o that_o man_n soul_n who_o in_o the_o peace_n of_o his_o conscience_n can_v see_v
sed_fw-la materiam_fw-la voluntati_fw-la subministrat_fw-la tert._n exhort_v cast_v c._n 2._o for_o that_o the_o devil_n can_v impose_v upon_o the_o will_v a_o force_n and_o necessity_n but_o propose_v to_o the_o will_v a_o object_n and_o opportunity_n of_o sin_v it_o be_v by_o confederacy_n with_o the_o traitor_n in_o our_o bosom_n by_o conspiracy_n with_o our_o rebel-lust_n that_o satan_n do_v seize_v the_o citadel_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o surprise_v the_o strong_a fort_n and_o tower_n of_o our_o will_n §_o 5_o again_o as_o for_o the_o world_n her_o temptation_n and_o allurement_n they_o be_v without_o we_o but_o it_o be_v the_o enemy_n within_o that_o destroy_v we_o the_o cause_n of_o corruption_n and_o guilt_n be_v not_o in_o our_o allurement_n 6._o causas_fw-la corruptelarum_fw-la non_fw-la in_o illecebris_fw-la sed_fw-la in_o cordibus_fw-la habemus_fw-la salu._n l._n the_o gubern_n 6._o but_o in_o our_o lust_n not_o in_o the_o world_n but_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o we_o overcome_v the_o enemy_n that_o be_v without_o we_o by_o subdue_a the_o enemy_n that_o be_v within_o we_o even_o our_o lust_n by_o who_o treachery_n and_o violence_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n bear_v sway_n in_o our_o heart_n 2._o eos_n qui_fw-la foris_fw-la nobis_fw-la oppugnant_fw-la intus_fw-la vincimus_fw-la vincendo_fw-la concupiscentias_fw-la per_fw-la quas_fw-la nobis_fw-la dominatur_fw-la aug._n tom_n 3._o l._n the_o ago_o christ_n c._n 2._o and_o send_v forth_o their_o imperial_a edict_n and_o command_v the_o soul_n a_o man_n enemy_n then_o be_v those_o of_o his_o own_o house_n his_o own_o heart_n even_o his_o own_o lust_n and_o of_o these_o we_o may_v complain_v with_o david_n in_o the_o greatness_n of_o their_o number_n they_o be_v many_o many_o stream_n from_o one_o fountain_n many_o branch_n from_o one_o root_n many_o lustful_a affection_n from_o one_o original_a concupiscence_n §_o 6._o which_o concupiscence_n be_v in_o the_o scripture_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o the_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 7.17_o rom._n 7.17_o in_o a_o eminency_n of_o evil_n as_o have_v in_o it_o the_o seed_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o therefore_o the_o author_n of_o the_o book_n de_fw-fr duplici_fw-la martyrio_fw-la attribute_v to_o s._n cypr._n he_o give_v we_o the_o quaint_a and_o experience_a truth_n that_o plus_fw-la est_fw-la tollere_fw-la peccatum_fw-la quà m_fw-la peccata_fw-la it_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a difficulty_n to_o mortify_v this_o one_o sin_n then_o to_o subdue_v all_o other_o sin_n we_o may_v say_v of_o original_a concupiscence_n strengthen_v and_o heighten_v by_o customary_a transgression_n its_o name_n be_v legeon_n for_o it_o be_v many_o hydra-like_a it_o be_v a_o body_n with_o many_o head_n and_o when_o we_o cut_v off_o one_o head_n one_o enormous_a impiety_n there_o present_o sprout_n up_o another_o of_o like_a monstrous_a nature_n like_o venomous_a guilt_n from_o the_o womb_n than_o it_o be_v of_o original_a sin_n and_o sinful_a custom_n as_o from_o the_o belly_n of_o the_o trojan_a horse_n there_o do_v issue_n forth_o a_o whole_a army_n of_o unclean_a lust_n to_o surround_v the_o soul_n in_o all_o its_o faculty_n and_o the_o body_n too_o in_o all_o its_o member_n §_o 7._o as_o for_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n view_v we_o the_o understanding_n and_o how_o do_v we_o see_v it_o surround_v with_o fleshly_a wisdom_n carnal_a reason_n humane_a invention_n curious_a inquiry_n vain_a imagination_n earthly_a contrivance_n view_v we_o the_o conscience_n and_o how_o do_v we_o see_v it_o surround_v with_o erroneous_a principle_n misguide_a zeal_n false_a accusation_n and_o as_o false_a excuse_n groundless_a fear_n and_o a_o fearless_a stupidity_n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o the_o memory_n and_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o of_o the_o affection_n but_o pass_v we_o from_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n and_o in_o they_o we_o see_v the_o eye_n surround_v with_o envy_n covetousness_n and_o adultery_n the_o tongue_n with_o deceit_n revile_n blasphemy_n and_o corrupt_a communication_n the_o ear_n with_o slander_n heresy_n and_o false_a doctrine_n the_o hand_n and_o foot_n with_o theft_n murder_n violence_n and_o oppression_n §_o 8._o yea_o from_o the_o particular_a member_n of_o the_o body_n pass_v we_o to_o the_o several_a condition_n of_o life_n and_o in_o they_o see_v how_o divers_a lust_n not_o only_o attend_v but_o pursue_v we_o if_o young_a intemperance_n if_o age_a covetousness_n if_o rich_a vain_a confidence_n if_o poor_a murmur_n if_o ignorant_a blind_a zeal_n if_o learned_a vainglory_n if_o honourable_a pride_n if_o mean_v envy_n last_o from_o our_o several_a condition_n pass_v we_o to_o our_o best_a employment_n and_o we_o find_v how_o even_o in_o holy_a duty_n as_o in_o tamar_n womb_n 38.29_o gen._n 38.29_o zarah_n first_o thrust_v out_o the_o hand_n but_o pharez_n crowd_n he_o by_o and_o first_o get_v forth_o the_o body_n thus_o in_o holy_a duty_n how_o often_o be_v it_o that_o the_o spirit_n begin_v the_o work_n but_o the_o flesh_n crowd_n forth_o into_o the_o action_n see_v it_o in_o prayer_n when_o the_o soul_n quicken_v in_o devotion_n and_o raise_v by_o faith_n do_v take_v wing_n and_o fly_v aloft_o in_o some_o gracious_a inlargement_n even_o then_o how_o do_v worldly_a and_o carnal_a thought_n intrude_v themselves_o into_o the_o closet_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o by_o their_o earthly_a weight_n pull_v down_o the_o soul_n from_o its_o heavenly_a height_n or_o else_o how_o do_v some_o suggestion_n of_o spiritual_a pride_n cast_v water_n upon_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n quench_v the_o heavenly_a flame_n the_o enlarge_a devotion_n of_o the_o pious_a soul_n again_o in_o the_o attend_v of_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n when_o the_o soul_n become_v affect_v with_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n 29.2_o psal_n 29.2_o and_o begin_v to_o relish_v the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o gospel_n promise_n yea_o to_o be_v enlarge_v in_o spiritual_a desire_n after_o a_o near_a communion_n with_o god_n and_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n even_o then_o how_o do_v fleshly_a lust_n oppose_v their_o carnal_a reason_n frame_v argument_n of_o dissuasion_n and_o discouragement_n from_o worldly_a interest_n erroneous_a principle_n and_o prejudicate_a opinion_n §_o 9_o yea_o in_o the_o solemn_a ministration_n of_o the_o bless_a eucharist_n when_o the_o long_n of_o the_o the_o soul_n be_v enlarge_v its_o fervour_n of_o devotion_n heighten_v its_o very_a joy_n in_o communion_n with_o christ_n increase_v even_o then_o how_o do_v worldly_a and_o carnal_a suggestion_n or_o else_o nice_a and_o needless_a scruple_n or_o dark_a &_o cloudy_a imagination_n how_o do_v they_o too_o too_o often_o damp_n our_o faith_n dead_a our_o devotion_n perplex_v our_o thought_n and_o if_o possible_a hinder_v the_o gracious_a fruit_n and_o comfortable_a benefit_n of_o the_o most_o sacred_a service_n and_o most_o bless_a ordinance_n and_o now_o if_o the_o least_o atom_n of_o sin_n do_v spot_v the_o soul_n and_o the_o small_a transgression_n qualify_v for_o death_n and_o hell_n what_o shall_v we_o do_v whilst_o we_o behold_v a_o infinite_a swarm_n of_o corrupt_a desire_n a_o whole_a army_n of_o lustful_a affectioâ—s_n surround_v we_o in_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o member_n of_o the_o body_n in_o our_o several_a condition_n and_o even_o in_o our_o best_a employment_n what_o shall_v we_o do_v but_o fly_v to_o the_o lord_n for_o succour_v even_o to_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o captain_n of_o our_o salvation_n christ_n jesus_n bless_v for_o ever_o 2.10_o heb._n 2.10_o and_o cry_v we_o unto_o he_o as_o david_n here_o do_v consider_v my_o enemy_n for_o they_o be_v many_o and_o they_o hate_v i_o with_o a_o cruel_a hatred_n o_o keep_v my_o soul_n and_o deliver_v i_o §_o 10._o 2._o the_o violence_n of_o their_o hate_n they_o hate_v i_o with_o a_o cruel_a hatred_n from_o that_o rom._n 6.12_o we_o observe_v that_o sin_n have_v the_o power_n of_o a_o king_n even_o to_o reign_v over_o they_o who_o cast_v off_o kingly_a power_n and_o from_o rom._n 7.23_o we_o observe_v sin_n have_v the_o force_n of_o a_o law_n to_o command_v they_o who_o bear_v down_o all_o law_n by_o force_n they_o who_o no_o law_n of_o god_n or_o man_n can_v bind_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n hold_v fast_o the_o most_o licentious_a and_o lawless_a be_v to_o their_o lust_n the_o great_a captive_n and_o slave_n this_o for_o the_o power_n but_o see_v further_o the_o violence_n and_o rage_n of_o lust_n when_o once_o it_o step_v into_o the_o royal_a chariot_n of_o sovereign_a command_n how_o do_v it_o jehu-like_a drive_v furious_o 20._o 2_o king_n 9_o 20._o though_o it_o be_v upon_o the_o very_a precipice_n of_o death_n and_o hell_n the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o ungodly_a the_o prophet_n
the_o incense_n of_o his_o merit_n offer_v up_o before_o the_o mercy-seat_n 8.3_o rev._n 8.3_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o indeed_o our_o fervour_n be_v that_o of_o faith_n not_o of_o vision_n we_o may_v not_o expect_v the_o fire_n of_o our_o sacrifice_n to_o burn_v so_o clear_a as_o to_o have_v no_o smoke_n upon_o the_o altar_n no_o 13.20_o judg._n 13.20_o it_o be_v pure_o angelical_a to_o ascend_v in_o a_o flame_n to_o heaven_n whilst_o we_o be_v here_o pilgrim_n and_o sojourner_n dwell_v in_o the_o earthly_a tabernacle_n of_o our_o body_n 1._o 2_o cor._n 5_o 1._o vain_a thought_n will_v still_o attend_v if_o not_o accompany_v our_o divine_a service_n and_o devout_a supplication_n and_o when_o our_o supplication_n be_v most_o devout_a it_o be_v not_o the_o raise_a affection_n of_o the_o heart_n or_o fix_v attention_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o the_o bless_a mediation_n of_o our_o holy_a jesus_n which_o make_v the_o enlarge_v suppliant_a to_o be_v accept_v let_v this_o then_o quiet_a thy_o soul_n amid_o all_o the_o distraction_n of_o thy_o disturb_a thought_n thou_o have_v the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n 2.5_o 1_o tim._n 2.5_o to_o make_v the_o secret_a desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n accept_v of_o thy_o god_n 5._o as_o thou_o have_v the_o gracious_a mediation_n of_o a_o alsufficient_a saviour_n to_o supply_v thy_o defect_n so_o have_v thou_o the_o strengthen_v power_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o help_v thy_o infirmity_n 12.9_o rom._n 8.26_o 2_o cor._n 12.9_o which_o strength_n be_v make_v perfect_a in_o weakness_n and_o when_o thou_o be_v empty_v it_o shall_v fill_v thou_o when_o thou_o be_v stumble_v it_o shall_v raise_v thou_o when_o thou_o be_v lose_v in_o thyself_o it_o shall_v by_o a_o secret_a evidence_n of_o divine_a love_n discover_v thou_o to_o be_v find_v in_o christ_n who_o tread_v satan_n under_o thy_o foot_n 3.10_o rom._n 16.20_o rom._n 8.37_o phil._n 3.10_o shall_v make_v thou_o more_o than_o conqueror_n by_o fellowship_n with_o he_o in_o his_o death_n and_o in_o his_o victory_n the_o experience_n of_o god_n saint_n will_v tell_v thou_o that_o they_o have_v many_o month_n ay_o some_o many_o year_n languish_v under_o this_o cross_n of_o vain_a thought_n and_o earthly_a distraction_n yet_o after_o long_a conflict_n have_v obtain_v a_o joyful_a conquest_n 31._o ezek_n 7.16_o isa_n 40_o 31._o and_o their_o mourning_n as_o dove_n have_v be_v change_v into_o mount_v up_o as_o eagle_n in_o sweet_a enlargement_n yea_o ravishment_n of_o spirit_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o supplication_n and_o in_o their_o raise_a communion_n wiah_o god_n through_o christ_n in_o the_o sacred_a duty_n of_o his_o holy_a worship_n know_v then_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n know_v assure_o that_o bear_v thy_o cross_n with_o patience_n wait_v upon_o god_n in_o hope_n and_o rely_v upon_o christ_n by_o faith_n thy_o vain_a thought_n resist_v with_o diligence_n and_o bewail_v with_o sorrow_n shall_v neither_o deprive_v thou_o of_o god_n blessing_n nor_o declare_v thou_o void_a of_o his_o grace_n the_o rule_n of_o direction_n 1._o in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n worship_n affect_v thy_o soul_n with_o a_o raise_a apprehension_n of_o god_n sacred_a presence_n and_o a_o awful_a fear_n of_o his_o divine_a majesty_n so_o mighty_a in_o power_n so_o excellent_a in_o purity_n his_o perfection_n infinite_a his_o presence_n glorious_a for_o this_o this_o be_v the_o main_a reason_n why_o the_o elect_a angel_n and_o bless_a saint_n be_v so_o fix_v in_o their_o thought_n so_o intent_n in_o their_o service_n 7.15_o rev._n 7.15_o not_o liable_a to_o any_o the_o least_o wander_n even_o because_o their_o thought_n their_o heart_n their_o whole_a self_n be_v concentre_v in_o a_o heavenly_a contemplation_n of_o the_o majesty_n purity_n and_o holiness_n of_o god_n infinite_a essence_n 8._o mat._n 18_o 10._o rev_n 4_o 8._o ay_o and_o among_o man_n who_o be_v it_o that_o will_v play_v with_o a_o feather_n whilst_o he_o be_v speak_v with_o a_o king_n this_o know_v then_o assure_o by_o how_o much_o the_o soul_n do_v receive_v the_o deep_a impression_n of_o a_o awful_a reverence_n 12.28_o heb._n 12.28_o by_o so_o much_o it_o shall_v find_v the_o less_o prevailing_n of_o worldly_a distraction_n 2._o keep_v thy_o faith_n fix_v upon_o christ_n mediation_n especial_o in_o the_o close_a of_o thy_o devotion_n 8.3_o rev._n 8.3_o behold_v his_o incense_n when_o thou_o offer_v thy_o sacrifice_n and_o though_o distraction_n have_v draw_v thou_o from_o thyself_o yet_o let_v not_o distrust_n drive_v thou_o from_o thy_o jesus_n but_o remember_v when_o vain_a thought_n have_v take_v off_o thy_o mind_n attention_n in_o god_n service_n then_o to_o breath_n forth_o some_o secret_a sigh_n and_o send_v they_o up_o to_o god_n as_o the_o wing_a messenger_n of_o thy_o soul_n desire_n which_o shall_v certain_o have_v their_o audience_n and_o acceptance_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n when_o their_o access_n be_v from_o the_o hand_n of_o christ_n 2.18_o eph._n 2.18_o it_o may_v be_v god_n suffer_v thy_o thought_n to_o be_v loose_a that_o thy_o faith_n may_v be_v fix_v wherefore_o by_o how_o much_o satan_n be_v the_o more_o busy_a to_o distract_v thy_o thought_n by_o so_o much_o be_v thou_o the_o more_o zealous_a to_o quicken_v thy_o devotion_n not_o be_v discourage_v by_o any_o difficulty_n from_o the_o sincere_a though_o weak_a performance_n of_o thy_o holy_a duty_n especial_o close_v still_o with_o a_o eye_n of_o faith_n 7.25_o heb._n 7.25_o fix_v upon_o christ_n in_o his_o intercession_n and_o when_o satan_n see_v his_o suggestion_n help_v to_o increase_v the_o flame_n not_o put_v out_o the_o fire_n of_o thy_o devout_a zeal_n he_o will_v then_o in_o policy_n withdraw_v the_o temptation_n which_o in_o malice_n he_o have_v continue_v to_o withdraw_v thou_o from_o thy_o god_n thy_o jesus_n and_o thy_o devotion_n 3._o get_v a_o increase_n of_o save_a knowledge_n as_o a_o sure_a mean_n of_o sanctify_a thought_n the_o mystery_n of_o grace_n and_o sacred_a truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n 45._o mat_n 12.35_o luk._n 6_o 45._o they_o enrich_v the_o mind_n and_o become_v a_o good_a treasure_n which_o lay_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n do_v still_o furnish_v the_o soul_n with_o sacred_a matter_n for_o divine_a meditation_n the_o mind_n be_v a_o mint_n continual_o go_v and_o whatsoever_o metal_n be_v cast_v in_o receive_v its_o stamp_n be_v form_v and_o fashion_v into_o thought_n of_o good_a or_o evil_n 15.19_o mat_n 15.19_o according_a to_o the_o matter_n which_o be_v administer_v hereby_o than_o we_o give_v weight_n and_o worth_n to_o our_o thought_n by_o fix_v they_o upon_o heavenly_a object_n which_o heavenly_a object_n be_v present_v to_o the_o mind_n according_a to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n lay_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n which_o when_o we_o be_v awake_a 6.22_o deut._n 6.7_o pro._n 6.22_o be_v say_v to_o talk_v with_o we_o for_o there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o a_o soliloquy_n of_o thought_n as_o well_o as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o a_o conference_n of_o the_o tongue_n yea_o by_o those_o we_o talk_v with_o god_n and_o with_o christ_n so_o david_n when_o thou_o say_v seek_v you_o my_o face_n my_o heart_n say_v unto_o thou_o thy_o face_n lord_n will_v i_o seek_v 27.8_o ps_n 27.8_o as_o the_o best_a communion_n be_v that_o of_o the_o spirit_n so_o the_o best_a communication_n be_v that_o of_o the_o thought_n which_o be_v spiritual_a 4._o mortify_v vile_a affection_n and_o inordinate_a passion_n as_o avail_v much_o to_o the_o restrain_v evil_a thought_n and_o vain_a imagination_n for_o as_o wet_a wood_n when_o stir_v so_o be_v our_o passion_n when_o move_v 4.14_o mat._n 9.4_o luk._n 11.17_o jer._n 4.14_o they_o send_v forth_o a_o whole_a crowd_n of_o thought_n which_o rise_v like_o thick_a vapour_n and_o fume_n to_o cloud_n and_o oppress_v the_o mind_n the_o better_a than_o to_o subdue_v our_o passion_n we_o must_v strong_o guard_v our_o sense_n for_o that_o a_o rebellion_n of_o affection_n within_o be_v oftentimes_o from_o a_o invasion_n of_o object_n without_o thus_o david_n he_o see_v and_o then_o lust_n and_o job_n that_o he_o may_v not_o lust_n 31.1_o 2_o sam._n 11.2.3_o job_n 31.1_o he_o will_v not_o see_v and_o here_o o_o man_n whilst_o thou_o guarde_v thy_o sense_n and_o restraine_v thy_o affection_n as_o to_o external_a object_n beware_v oh_o beware_v of_o act_v over_o that_o sin_n in_o inward_a speculation_n which_o thou_o have_v former_o commit_v in_o outward_a action_n this_o speculative_a wickedness_n be_v the_o most_o pollute_a filth_n and_o most_o provoke_a guilt_n to_o have_v the_o outward_a enjoyment_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o commit_a fornication_n with_o the_o creature_n but_o to_o beget_v imagination_n of_o sin_n and_o then_o pollute_v ourselves_o with_o the_o brat_n of_o our_o own_o bosom_n the_o child_n of_o
into_o the_o mire_n through_o weakness_n yet_o thou_o shall_v not_o with_o the_o swine_n wallow_v in_o it_o with_o delight_n 4._o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o that_o body_n of_o sin_n carnal_a concupiscence_n 7.23_o jam._n 1.14.15_o rom._n 7.23_o the_o pollute_a fountain_n from_o whence_o issue_v all_o our_o filthy_a stream_n of_o sinful_a thought_n word_n and_o action_n it_o may_v be_v god_n suffer_v satan_n to_o shake_v the_o vessel_n that_o the_o dregs_o may_v appear_v to_o pursue_v we_o with_o his_o temptation_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o discover_v our_o corruption_n and_o so_o discern_v the_o true_a womb_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n that_o which_o breed_v and_o foster_v all_o our_o disquiet_n whilst_o then_o we_o bewail_v the_o guilt_n and_o pollution_n of_o our_o actual_a transgression_n with_o david_n 51.5_o ps_n 51.5_o pass_v we_o from_o the_o branch_n to_o the_o root_n let_v the_o stream_n lead_v we_o to_o the_o spring_n that_o of_o original_a corruption_n which_o defile_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o maintain_v a_o irreconcilable_a war_n with_o the_o sanctify_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n 17._o rom_n 8_o 7_o 8._o gal._n 5_o 17._o though_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n yet_o will_v god_n have_v we_o mindful_a of_o our_o old_a stock_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o glorify_v he_o in_o the_o poweâ—_n of_o his_o grace_n which_o sanctifi_v and_o save_v we_o and_o indeed_o unless_o we_o bewail_v sin_n in_o the_o affection_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o action_n unless_o we_o be_v humble_v for_o our_o corrupt_a disposition_n as_o well_o as_o for_o our_o particular_a transgression_n our_o repentance_n can_v be_v find_v nor_o our_o peace_n settle_v our_o repentance_n not_o sound_a which_o must_v be_v a_o thorow-hatred_n of_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n our_o peace_n not_o settle_v 8.1.14_o rom._n 8.1.14_o which_o must_v be_v not_o only_o from_o mercy_n pardon_v but_o also_o from_o grace_n subdue_a sin_n last_o increase_v the_o importunity_n of_o thy_o prayer_n as_o thou_o see_v sin_n increase_v in_o the_o impurity_n of_o its_o pollution_n and_o to_o strengthen_v thy_o prayer_n fix_v thy_o faith_n upon_o the_o promise_n those_o of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n and_o covenant_n of_o thy_o god_n as_o that_o he_o will_v blot_v out_o our_o transgression_n and_o remember_v they_o no_o more_o 13.1_o jer._n 31.33_o 34._o heb._n 8.12_o luk._n 11_o 13._o zech_n 13.1_o that_o he_o will_v put_v his_o fear_n into_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v it_o especial_o look_v up_o unto_o christ_n as_o the_o fountain_n set_v open_a to_o judah_n and_o jerusalem_n even_o to_o all_o penitent_a sinner_n to_o wash_v in_o for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n and_o if_o thus_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n if_o thus_o thou_o make_v good_a the_o combat_n by_o prayer_n and_o penitence_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o captain_n of_o our_o salvation_n 20._o heb_fw-mi 2.10_o mat._n 12_o 20._o will_v make_v good_a the_o conquest_n through_o grace_n and_o mercy_n by_o send_v forth_o judgement_n unto_o victory_n victory_n over_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n thus_o bless_a jesus_n save_o the_o soul_n which_o thou_o have_v purchase_v sustain_v by_o thy_o grace_n who_o thou_o have_v redeem_v by_o thy_o blood_n amen_n amen_n chap._n v._o the_o soul_n conflict_n from_o a_o distrust_n of_o its_o grace_n sincerity_n in_o general_n and_o of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n in_o particular_a the_o most_o gracious_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_n be_v from_o the_o immediate_a light_n of_o his_o countenance_n which_o display_v upon_o the_o soul_n such_o evident_a beam_n and_o refresh_a ray_n of_o his_o fatherly_a goodness_n as_o do_v become_v the_o sure_a witness_n and_o sacred_a seal_n of_o the_o spirit_n testify_v to_o the_o inward_a man_n the_o eternal_a favour_n of_o his_o god_n this_o estate_n it_o be_v gracious_a and_o bless_a but_o it_o be_v not_o constant_a and_o continue_a yea_o it_o be_v oftentimes_o even_o to_o the_o best_a of_o saint_n very_o much_o discontinue_v witness_n david_n usque_fw-la quo_fw-la how_o long_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o hide_v thyself_o 3._o ps_n 89_o 46._o ps_n 6_o 3._o for_o ever_o and_o again_o my_o soul_n be_v sore_o vex_v but_o thou_o o_o lord_n how_o long_o now_o in_o the_o night_n of_o temptation_n when_o we_o have_v lose_v the_o sight_n of_o the_o sun_n it_o be_v no_o small_a comfort_n that_o we_o have_v the_o light_n of_o the_o star_n when_o we_o see_v not_o the_o immediate_a ray_n from_o the_o manifestation_n of_o god_n divine_a presence_n a_o sweet_a comfort_n it_o be_v that_o we_o see_v he_o by_o reflection_n in_o the_o light_n and_o vigour_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o confirm_v to_o we_o this_o comfortable_a assurance_n that_o he_o will_v yet_o rise_v again_o upon_o our_o soul_n but_o oh_o 27.20_o act._n 27.20_o how_o many_o even_a of_o the_o holy_a saint_n as_o s._n paul_n in_o his_o tempest_n so_o they_o in_o their_o temptation_n they_o see_v neither_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n nor_o of_o the_o star_n neither_o the_o comfort_n of_o god_n presence_n nor_o of_o his_o grace_n 16_o ps_n 88.6_o 15_o 16_o and_o such_o a_o state_n of_o darkness_n as_o this_o must_v needs_o bring_v fear_n horror_n and_o amazement_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o in_o this_o distress_n hear_v the_o afflicted_a saâ—nt_n thus_o complain_v the_o word_n of_o complaint_n oh_o how_o do_v i_o feel_v the_o struggle_n and_o alas_o they_o be_v but_o the_o struggle_n of_o good_a d_o sire_n my_o soul_n conceive_v and_o travel_v in_o paâ—n_n with_o holy_a purpose_n but_o alas_o she_o want_v strength_n to_o bring_v forth_o into_o actual_a performance_n whereas_o look_v upon_o the_o true_a saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n i_o see_v faith_n have_v life_n in_o they_o and_o they_o life_n by_o it_o but_o cloud_n of_o unbelief_n darken_v my_o soul_n and_o the_o bond_n of_o death_n take_v hold_v of_o i_o i_o see_v they_o as_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n they_o receive_v daily_a oracle_n from_o his_o mouth_n and_o still_o offer_v he_o the_o continual_a sacrifice_n of_o a_o contrite_a heart_n but_o alas_o i_o pray_v and_o he_o hear_v not_o i_o call_v and_o cry_v but_o he_o answer_v not_o and_o no_o wonder_n see_v my_o soul_n which_o shall_v eaglelike_a with_o faith_n and_o fervour_n mount_v aloft_o through_o diffidence_n and_o deadness_n of_o heart_n creep_v in_o the_o dust_n oh_o my_o corruption_n they_o be_v increase_v and_o my_o contrition_n diminish_v my_o temptation_n they_o be_v strong_a and_o my_o grace_n they_o be_v weak_a ah_o what_o say_v i_o weak_a i_o will_v to_o god_n i_o can_v say_v upon_o assurance_n that_o i_o have_v any_o grace_n at_o all_o pure_a and_o sincere_a for_o woe_n be_v i_o such_o be_v my_o darkness_n of_o mind_n deadness_n of_o spirit_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n that_o i_o can_v but_o with_o much_o horror_n of_o soul_n and_o trouble_n of_o conscience_n call_v in_o question_n the_o sincerity_n of_o all_o grace_n especial_o the_o sincerity_n of_o my_o faith_n and_o of_o my_o repentance_n whether_o such_o as_o may_v obtain_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o my_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n 1._o the_o ground_n of_o comfort_n as_o to_o the_o distrust_n of_o grace_n sincerity_n in_o general_n 1._o it_o be_v not_o more_o the_o policy_n and_o design_n of_o satan_n to_o persuade_v the_o hypocrite_n that_o his_o life_n be_v gracious_a his_o grace_n sincere_a 15.5_o luk_n 18.9.11_o job_n 4.6_o &_o 8.6_o &_o 15.5_o and_o his_o heart_n upright_o than_o it_o be_v to_o persuade_v the_o true_a saint_n that_o his_o heart_n be_v corrupt_a his_o grace_n counterfeit_v and_o his_o life_n hypocritical_a the_o former_a he_o do_v to_o harden_v in_o presumption_n the_o latter_a to_o sink_v in_o despair_n know_v then_o for_o thy_o comfort_n there_o be_v no_o such_o deliquium_fw-la animae_fw-la that_o there_o be_v not_o some_o reliquiae_fw-la gratiae_fw-la there_o be_v no_o such_o faintness_n of_o soul_n that_o there_o be_v not_o some_o remain_v of_o life_n as_o a_o spring_n when_o stop_v at_o one_o place_n it_o break_v out_o at_o another_o so_o grace_n if_o not_o discover_v itself_o in_o some_o particular_a act_n it_o show_v itself_o in_o some_o other_o proper_a operation_n yea_o god_n in_o wisdom_n suffer_v some_o one_o grace_n in_o its_o act_n to_o be_v the_o more_o dampt_a and_o deadened_a that_o some_o other_o may_v be_v the_o more_o quicken_v and_o enlarge_v as_o how_o often_o be_v it_o that_o god_n suffer_v our_o faith_n to_o be_v weaken_v that_o our_o fear_n may_v be_v awaken_v carne_fw-la ps_n 55.5.6_o ps_n 42.1_o 2_o 3._o 2_o cor_fw-la 12.7_o stimulus_n in_o carne_fw-la he_o abate_v the_o fervour_n of_o enlarge_v devotion_n to_o
glory_n to_o reward_v their_o constancy_n be_v it_o so_o then_o o_o afflict_a soul_n that_o thou_o lie_v under_o heavy_a pressure_n length_n of_o time_n add_v to_o their_o weight_n of_o misery_n yet_o that_o neither_o the_o burden_n nor_o continuance_n of_o thy_o trouble_n may_v bear_v down_o thy_o patience_n or_o break_v off_o thy_o constancy_n here_o be_v a_o centre_n of_o rest_n for_o thy_o soul_n a_o ground_n of_o comfort_n to_o establish_v thy_o faith_n even_o the_o firm_a assurance_n christ_n give_v we_o in_o his_o word_n of_o his_o indulgent_a care_n over_o his_o church_n and_o choose_v 2._o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o indulgent_a care_n over_o his_o church_n and_o choose_v he_o make_v thy_o affliction_n the_o long_o that_o thy_o humiliation_n may_v be_v the_o deep_a and_o by_o how_o much_o thou_o be_v the_o more_o firm_o root_v in_o humility_n by_o so_o much_o shall_v thou_o be_v the_o more_o full_o establish_v in_o grace_n 12._o 2_o cor._n 12._o thus_o s._n paul_n he_o be_v no_o soon_o step_v out_o of_o heaven_n but_o he_o be_v present_o set_v upon_o by_o hâ—ll_n he_o have_v no_o soon_o do_v converse_v with_o the_o angel_n 7._o v._o 7._o but_o he_o be_v present_o buffet_v by_o satan_n and_o his_o temptation_n be_v still_o continue_a 8._o v._o 8._o notwithstanding_o his_o supplication_n be_v so_o often_o renew_v and_o wherefore_o be_v it_o but_o that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o more_o full_o humble_v that_o he_o be_v wrap_v up_o to_o the_o three_o heaven_n can_v not_o secure_v he_o from_o the_o danger_n of_o sin_n or_o hell_n o_o the_o vanity_n of_o man_n mind_n and_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o his_o heart_n s._n paul_n so_o holy_a so_o humble_a yet_o be_v he_o in_o danger_n of_o spiritual_a pride_n of_o be_v exalt_v above_o measure_n even_o puff_v up_o in_o conceit_n above_o what_o he_o be_v lift_v up_o in_o ecstasy_n wherefore_o it_o must_v be_v a_o strong_a buffet_n and_o of_o long_a continuance_n to_o beat_v down_o this_o pride_n and_o quell_v this_o haughtiness_n thus_o it_o will_v be_v a_o matter_n of_o much_o support_n to_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o affliction_n to_o discern_v aright_o also_o what_o be_v the_o good_a in_o temporal_a distress_n as_o well_o as_o in_o spiritual_a temptation_n what_o be_v the_o good_a to_o comfort_v as_o well_o as_o what_o be_v the_o evil_a to_o afflict_v for_o that_o both_o the_o adversity_n and_o prosperity_n of_o this_o life_n they_o have_v their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d their_o bitter-sweets_a in_o every_o worldly_a good_a there_o be_v some_o vex_a evil_n and_o in_o every_o worldly_a evil_n there_o be_v some_o comfort_v good_a and_o therefore_o in_o all_o our_o affliction_n we_o shall_v rather_o exercise_v our_o patience_n than_o our_o passion_n our_o grace_n of_o humility_n and_o meekness_n rather_o than_o our_o affection_n of_o grief_n and_o anger_n unless_o it_o be_v that_o we_o turn_v the_o stream_n into_o the_o right_a channel_n by_o mourn_v for_o sin_n and_o a_o penitential_a indignation_n against_o our_o iniquity_n this_o this_o be_v to_o master_v our_o passion_n in_o make_v our_o temporal_a trouble_n become_v serviceable_a to_o our_o spiritual_a advantage_n this_o the_o practice_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o prophet_n hymn_n 26.8_o isa_n 26.8_o in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o judgement_n o_o lord_n have_v we_o wait_v for_o thou_o in_o the_o dispense_n of_o which_o judgement_n it_o be_v god_n method_n to_o put_v in_o the_o sickle_n when_o the_o harvest_n be_v ripe_a 51.13_o joel_n 3.13_o isa_n 63.6_o gen._n 15.16_o jer._n 51.13_o to_o tread_v out_o the_o grape_n when_o the_o wine-press_n be_v full_a to_o cut_v off_o a_o people_n when_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o iniquity_n be_v make_v up_o thus_o the_o end_n of_o babylon_n peace_n and_o the_o measure_n of_o her_o sin_n meet_v together_o and_o it_o be_v time_n lord_n say_v david_n to_o put_v to_o thy_o hand_n for_o man_n have_v make_v void_a thy_o law_n 119.126_o ps_n 119.126_o such_o be_v the_o rage_n of_o the_o wicked_a in_o their_o impiety_n and_o such_o the_o impudence_n of_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o seek_v to_o raze_v the_o very_a ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o cancel_v the_o very_a record_n of_o heaven_n in_o cast_v out_o the_o name_n and_o worship_n the_o fear_n and_o service_n of_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o his_o church_n and_o when_o it_o be_v thus_o with_o man_n then_o be_v it_o time_n for_o god_n to_o put_v to_o his_o hand_n in_o the_o fury_n and_o vengeance_n of_o his_o wrath_n then_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o fix_a and_o set_v time_n 102.13_o ps_n 102.13_o which_o his_o wisdom_n and_o justice_n have_v preordain_v and_o constitute_v in_o which_o notwithstanding_o the_o low_a expectation_n and_o small_a preparation_n notwithstanding_o the_o seem_a impossibility_n of_o the_o mean_n and_o real_a improbability_n of_o the_o act_n he_o shall_v wound_v and_o strike_v through_o he_o and_o the_o church_n enemy_n 100.5_o ps_n 110.5_o ps_n 16_o 8._o ps_n 100.5_o and_o therefore_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v at_o her_o right_a hand_n emphatical_o declare_v his_o readiness_n of_o presence_n and_o of_o power_n for_o her_o protection_n and_o deliverance_n now_o in_o this_o way_n and_o method_n of_o his_o judgement_n it_o be_v that_o the_o faithful_a wait_n for_o he_o whilst_o worldly_a man_n and_o carnal_a mind_n murmur_v and_o complain_v quarrel_n and_o repine_v grudge_n and_o blaspheme_v they_o wait_v even_o till_o the_o measure_n of_o other_o sin_n and_o their_o own_o suffering_n be_v full_a know_v well_o that_o god_n chastisement_n upon_o his_o church_n they_o be_v not_o to_o consume_v and_o destroy_v but_o to_o purify_v and_o refine_v 27.9_o isa_n 1.25_o mal._n 3.2_o 3._o isa_n 27.9_o and_o therefore_o shall_v there_o not_o be_v one_o degree_n of_o heat_n more_o in_o the_o fire_n nor_o one_o moment_n continuance_n more_o in_o the_o furnace_n than_o the_o metal_n refine_n require_v not_o one_o dram_n or_o minute_n more_o of_o affliction_n than_o the_o church_n purify_n call_v for_o and_o for_o this_o reason_n the_o faithful_a in_o all_o humility_n submit_v unto_o god_n will_n thereby_o make_v it_o appear_v that_o the_o desire_n of_o their_o soul_n be_v to_o his_o name_n that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v rather_o than_o that_o they_o may_v be_v deliver_v prefer_v suffering_n before_o sin_n affliction_n before_o transgression_n a_o continue_v in_o distress_n before_o a_o engage_v in_o what_o be_v wicked_a and_o rebellious_a 3._o when_o god_n answer_v not_o prayer_n by_o enlargement_n of_o comfort_n 50.10_o isa_n 50.10_o he_o than_o do_v it_o by_o strength_n of_o support_n compose_v the_o soul_n to_o the_o pure_a and_o perfect_a act_n of_o obedience_n upon_o earth_n even_o to_o rely_v upon_o god_n in_o his_o promise_n by_o faith_n when_o there_o be_v no_o sensible_a testimony_n of_o his_o love_n to_o depend_v and_o rest_v upon_o god_n under_o cloud_n and_o desertion_n 10_o job_n 19.20_o 21.25_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 1.8_o 9_o 10_o be_v a_o secret_a martyrdom_n of_o the_o soul_n advance_v god_n glory_n in_o its_o deep_a affliction_n and_o prefer_v the_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n promise_n above_o all_o satan_n suggestion_n or_o its_o own_o fear_n be_v it_o so_o then_o o_o thou_o afflict_a soul_n be_v it_o so_o that_o god_n do_v delay_n yet_o do_v he_o not_o deny_v the_o return_n of_o his_o love_n in_o the_o refresh_n of_o his_o spirit_n but_o he_o be_v therefore_o the_o long_a absent_a that_o thou_o may_v be_v the_o more_o eager_o longing_n and_o thereby_o the_o better_a prepare_v to_o receive_v his_o blessing_n of_o love_n and_o to_o prize_v they_o spiritual_a enlargement_n as_o all_o other_o good_a thing_n they_o be_v more_o prise_v in_o their_o want_n then_o in_o their_o enjoyment_n sol_fw-it nisi_fw-la cùm_fw-la deficit_fw-la spectatorem_fw-la non_fw-la habet_fw-la say_v seneca_n men_n must_v look_v after_o the_o sun_n when_o his_o light_n be_v eclypse_v and_o so_o do_v our_o soul_n after_o christ_n when_o his_o favour_n be_v cloud_v his_o face_n hide_v thus_o how_o often_o be_v it_o that_o god_n do_v put_v grace_n in_o the_o soul_n when_o yet_o he_o do_v not_o publish_v it_o in_o the_o conscience_n and_o so_o it_o be_v with_o the_o faithful_a as_o with_o moses_n 34.29_o exod._n 34.29_o moses_n his_o face_n shine_v to_o the_o jew_n when_o yet_o he_o know_v not_o of_o its_o lustre_n himself_o thus_o many_o time_n the_o faithful_a have_v their_o grace_n eminent_a in_o other_o observation_n when_o yet_o they_o discern_v they_o not_o in_o their_o own_o apprehension_n god_n give_v support_a strength_n when_o he_o withhold_v enlarge_a comfort_n the_o rule_n of_o direction_n 1._o keep_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o as_o a_o ship_n toss_v with_o contrary_a wind_n such_o
shall_v come_v in_o who_o be_v the_o king_n of_o glory_n the_o lord_n strong_a and_o mighty_a the_o lord_n mighty_a in_o battle_n lift_v up_o your_o head_n o_o you_o gate_n even_o lift_v they_o up_o you_o everlasting_a door_n and_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n shall_v come_v in_o who_o be_v the_o king_n of_o glory_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n he_o be_v the_o king_n of_o glory_n now_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n christ_n jesus_n bless_v for_o ever_o he_o be_v enter_v behold_v the_o father_n entertain_v he_o with_o a_o plenary_a grant_n of_o his_o petition_n in_o that_o consecratory_n prayer_n before_o his_o passion_n 17.45_o john_n 17.45_o father_n say_v he_o i_o have_v glorify_v thou_o on_o earth_n i_o have_v finish_v the_o work_n which_o thou_o give_v i_o to_o do_v and_o now_o o_o father_n glorify_v i_o with_o thy_o own_o self_n with_o the_o glory_n which_o i_o have_v with_o thou_o before_o the_o world_n be_v in_o full_a answer_n to_o this_o petition_n say_v the_o father_n unto_o christ_n when_o enter_v into_o glory_n sit_v thou_o on_o my_o right_a hand_n 110.1_o psal_n 110.1_o until_o i_o make_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o footstool_n and_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n be_v thus_o exalt_v all_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n all_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n they_o pay_v he_o homage_n they_o acknowledge_v he_o their_o king_n they_o fall_v down_o and_o worship_v he_o 1.6_o heb._n 1.6_o worship_v he_o as_o the_o head_n of_o the_o body_n the_o church_n who_o be_v the_o beginning_n the_o first-born_a from_o the_o dead_a that_o in_o all_o thing_n he_o may_v have_v the_o pre-eminence_n for_o it_o please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v have_v do_v with_o the_o first_o branch_n of_o divine_a mystery_n how_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n we_o proceed_v to_o the_o second_o what_o the_o church_n be_v of_o which_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o head_n and_o for_o the_o explication_n of_o this_o we_o shall_v speak_v of_o the_o church_n in_o these_o three_o particular_n its_o large_a acception_n it_o be_v near_a relation_n and_o its_o different_a adjunct_n 1._o it_o be_v large_a acception_n as_o the_o church_n of_o the_o elect._n 2._o it_o be_v near_a relation_n as_o the_o church_n of_o the_o redeem_a 3._o it_o be_v different_a adjunct_n as_o visible_a and_o invisible_a 1._o what_o the_o church_n be_v of_o which_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o head_n explic._n explic._n in_o its_o large_a acception_n as_o the_o church_n of_o the_o elect._n in_o this_o extend_a sense_n the_o church_n comprise_v the_o heavenly_a order_n of_o the_o angelical_a hierarchy_n who_o be_v of_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n 2.10_o 1_o tim._n 5.21_o col._n 2.10_o be_v also_o of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o head_n of_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n the_o elect_a angel_n receive_v their_o confirmation_n as_o the_o elect._n saint_n their_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n the_o mediator_n true_a it_o be_v as_o concern_v the_o angel_n that_o christ_n he_o assume_v not_o their_o nature_n in_o his_o conception_n and_o so_o neither_o do_v he_o sustain_v their_o person_n in_o his_o passion_n he_o take_v not_o on_o he_o the_o nature_n of_o angel_n 2.16_o heb._n 2.16_o but_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o take_v not_o hold_v on_o angel_n a_o metaphor_n signify_v a_o eager_a follow_v after_o and_o lay_v hold_n on_o one_o run_v away_o to_o bring_v he_o back_o or_o a_o catch_v he_o that_o be_v fall_v to_o recover_v he_o from_o the_o pit_n this_o christ_n do_v do_v for_o man_n this_o this_o he_o do_v not_o do_v for_o angel_n but_o as_o those_o which_o fall_v sin_v without_o a_o tempter_n 119._o ambr._n ser._n 8._o in_o psal_n 119._o so_o they_o perish_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o a_o saviour_n but_o as_o for_o the_o elect_a angel_n st._n ambrose_n tell_v we_o that_o they_o need_v christ_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v into_o sin_n as_o man_n do_v need_v he_o to_o free_v they_o from_o sin_n into_o which_o they_o be_v fall_v and_o in_o this_o st._n bernard_n join_v issue_n with_o st._n ambrose_n d._n bern._n tract_n de_fw-mi dilig_fw-ge d._n affirm_v qui_fw-la hominibus_fw-la subvenit_fw-la in_o tali_fw-la necessitate_v angelos_n servavit_fw-la a_o tali_fw-la necessitate_v he_o that_o succour_v man_n in_o such_o a_o necessity_n save_v the_o angel_n from_o the_o like_a necessity_n 62._o aug._n enchir._n c_o 62._o to_o all_o this_o add_v we_o that_o of_o st._n augustine_n quod_fw-la in_o angelis_n lapsum_fw-la ex_fw-la hominibus_fw-la redditum_fw-la the_o number_n of_o those_o angel_n which_o be_v fall_v shall_v be_v make_v up_o by_o those_o man_n who_o christ_n have_v redeem_v all_o which_o expression_n and_o opinion_n be_v several_a descant_n and_o gloss_n upon_o the_o apostle_n word_n in_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tell_v we_o 1.10_o eph._n 1.10_o of_o all_o thing_n gather_v together_o in_o one_o even_o in_o christ_n the_o head_n of_o all_o excellency_n and_o the_o centre_n of_o all_o unity_n angel_n and_o man_n be_v indeed_o create_v happy_a in_o that_o natural_a blessedness_n of_o spiritual_a contemplation_n but_o not_o in_o that_o supernatural_a bliss_n of_o the_o beatifical_a vision_n which_o beatifical_a vision_n be_v the_o last_o end_n of_o the_o rational_a and_o intellectual_a creature_n can_v not_o be_v attain_v by_o any_o ordinary_a work_n of_o nature_n but_o by_o some_o extraordinary_a act_n of_o grace_n for_o to_o be_v and_o to_o be_v bless_v be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o in_o none_o but_o god_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v be_v from_o nature_n but_o to_o be_v perfect_o bless_v be_v from_o grace_n as_o the_o last_o end_n of_o be_v in_o a_o perfect_a communion_n with_o god_n through_o christ_n by_o love_n so_o that_o it_o be_v consonant_a to_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n to_o believe_v and_o affirm_v that_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o now_o bless_a 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