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righteousness_n if_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o grace_n 11.6_o rom._n 11.6_o than_o not_o of_o work_n or_o else_o be_v grace_n no_o more_o grace_n but_o if_o of_o work_n it_o be_v no_o more_o grace_n or_o else_o be_v work_v no_o more_o work_n we_o must_v therefore_o disclaim_v all_o righteousness_n by_o work_n if_o we_o will_v lay_v any_o claim_n unto_o righteousness_n by_o christ_n we_o must_v judge_v all_o our_o work_n to_o be_v loss_n and_o dung_n if_o we_o will_v win_v christ_n let_v this_o then_o teach_v we_o to_o beat_v down_o every_o thought_n and_o every_o imagination_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o exalt_v itself_o against_o god_n and_o to_o bring_v into_o captivity_n every_o thought_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n let_v we_o not_o think_v of_o the_o best_a work_n that_o we_o do_v above_o that_o be_v meet_v neither_o let_v we_o bear_v ourselves_o upon_o they_o above_o that_o we_o ought_v let_v we_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n but_o let_v we_o not_o think_v they_o any_o part_n of_o our_o righteousness_n before_o god_n if_o we_o will_v be_v righteous_a before_o god_n we_o must_v be_v clothe_v with_o christ_n his_o righteousness_n we_o can_v lay_v any_o claim_n unto_o christ_n his_o righteousness_n unless_o we_o will_v disclaim_v our_o own_o righteousness_n let_v we_o therefore_o humble_a ourselves_o before_o god_n let_v we_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o to_o be_v sinner_n and_o the_o best_a thing_n that_o we_o do_v to_o be_v so_o full_a of_o pollution_n and_o imperfection_n that_o they_o can_v possible_o abide_v the_o trial_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o see_v we_o can_v win_v christ_n and_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n unless_o we_o judge_v all_o thing_n without_o he_o to_o be_v but_o loss_n and_o dung_n let_v we_o with_o the_o apostle_n judge_v they_o to_o be_v dung_n that_o we_o may_v win_v christ_n let_v we_o disclaim_v all_o righteousness_n by_o they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v clad_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n so_o shall_v our_o unrighteousness_n be_v hide_v and_o our_o sin_n cover_v and_o whatsoever_o imperfection_n be_v in_o we_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o us._n four_o in_o that_o he_o add_v and_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o i_o note_v that_o another_o branch_n of_o his_o reason_n why_o he_o judge_v all_o thing_n and_o so_o all_o his_o work_n to_o be_v dung_n be_v that_o he_o may_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n that_o be_v that_o when_o god_n shall_v come_v to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a and_o enquiry_n shall_v be_v make_v what_o every_o man_n have_v do_v in_o his_o body_n he_o may_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n not_o in_o moses_n not_o in_o the_o flesh_n not_o in_o any_o thing_n but_o in_o christ_n whence_o i_o observe_v that_o either_o we_o must_v renounce_v all_o confidence_n in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o judge_v even_o our_o very_a best_a work_n in_o that_o respect_n to_o be_v but_o loss_n and_o dung_n or_o else_o wâ—_n shall_v not_o be_v find_v in_o christ_n in_o that_o last_o and_o great_a day_n for_o that_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n speak_v in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n unto_o his_o disciple_n then_o present_a with_o he_o have_v now_o also_o his_o use_n to_o this_o our_o purpose_n 16.24_o mat._n 16.24_o if_o any_o man_n say_v he_o will_v follow_v i_o let_v he_o forsake_v himself_o and_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v i_o let_v he_o forsake_v himself_o 14.33_o luk_n 14.33_o that_o be_v let_v he_o forsake_v all_o that_o he_o have_v as_o luke_n expound_v it_o all_o outward_a prerogative_n touch_v the_o flesh_n in_o which_o place_n he_o signify_v that_o he_o that_o will_v be_v his_o disciple_n must_v put_v off_o all_o carnal_a affection_n and_o renounce_v all_o carnal_a confidence_n and_o so_o rejoice_v in_o he_o alone_o as_o that_o no_o cross_n nor_o any_o thing_n shall_v take_v his_o rejoice_v from_o he_o and_o even_o so_o he_o that_o will_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n in_o that_o day_n he_o must_v so_o rejoice_v in_o christ_n alone_o as_o that_o he_o have_v confidence_n in_o nothing_o else_o but_o judge_v they_o all_o to_o be_v loss_n and_o dung_n otherwise_o as_o well_o may_v he_o be_v christ_n his_o disciple_n which_o do_v not_o forsake_v all_o as_o he_o may_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n in_o that_o day_n which_o do_v noâ—_n judge_v all_o his_o work_n to_o be_v loss_n and_o dung_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o righteousness_n by_o they_o let_v this_o also_o be_v another_o motive_n unto_o we_o to_o disclaim_v all_o righteousness_n by_o our_o work_n for_o as_o there_o be_v no_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n unto_o he_o that_o claim_v righteousness_n by_o his_o work_n as_o before_o we_o hear_v so_o be_v there_o no_o salvation_n in_o that_o day_n unto_o he_o that_o repose_v any_o confidence_n of_o his_o righteousness_n in_o his_o work_n there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n say_v the_o apostle_n 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o as_o it_o be_v true_a in_o this_o life_n that_o they_o that_o be_v ingraft_v into_o he_o by_o faith_n be_v free_v from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n and_o so_o of_o condemnation_n so_o be_v it_o true_a that_o they_o that_o shall_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o that_o day_n shall_v be_v free_v from_o the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n that_o therefore_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o and_o so_o free_v from_o condemnation_n in_o â—hat_n day_n let_v we_o with_o the_o apostle_n judge_v even_o our_o best_a work_n â—o_o be_v but_o loss_n and_o dung_n and_o disclaim_v all_o righteousness_n by_o our_o work_n and_o sure_o this_o have_v so_o prevail_v with_o many_o great_a maintainer_n of_o justification_n by_o work_n that_o when_o death_n have_v summon_v their_o judgement_n and_o appearance_n they_o have_v disclaim_v all_o their_o own_o work_n and_o all_o righteousness_n by_o they_o â—nd_v with_o heart_n and_o voice_n desire_v to_o be_v find_v in_o christ_n in_o that_o â—ay_n i_o shall_v now_o show_v how_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n in_o â—hat_n day_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n open_a our_o eye_n we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o we_o â—ay_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o see_v and_o behold_v those_o infinite_a â—_z of_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o in_o â—hy_a son_n christ_n jesus_n as_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o make_v he_o â—nto_fw-mi we_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n so_o give_v we_o a_o heart_n to_o acknowledge_v he_o our_o whole_a righteousness_n and_o the_o horn_n of_o â—ur_n salvation_n that_o disclaim_v all_o righteousness_n by_o any_o work_v â—f_o our_o own_o we_o may_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o grow_v up_o in_o thy_o â—onne_n and_o in_o that_o last_o and_o great_a day_n may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o lecture_n lvi_o philip_n 3._o verse_n 9_o not_o have_v my_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n but_o that_o which_o be_v through_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n even_o the_o righteosnesse_n etc._n etc._n now_o the_o apostle_n go_v forward_o and_o have_v make_v this_o one_o branch_n of_o his_o reason_n why_o he_o judge_v all_o his_o work_n general_o to_o be_v dung_n that_o he_o may_v he_o find_v in_o christ_n in_o that_o day_n now_o he_o explicate_v that_o phrase_n and_o manner_n of_o speech_n and_o show_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o christ_n in_o that_o day_n which_o be_v to_o be_v find_v not_o have_v his_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n but_o that_o which_o be_v through_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n why_o then_o do_v the_o apostle_n judge_v all_o thing_n to_o be_v dung_n he_o do_v so_o that_o he_o may_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n in_o that_o day_n yea_o but_o what_o need_v he_o
instruction_n not_o as_o though_o etc._n etc._n here_o you_o see_v that_o the_o apostle_n acknowledge_v that_o as_o yet_o he_o have_v not_o attain_v to_o the_o full_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n to_o a_o thorow-feeling_a of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n in_o himself_o to_o a_o perfect_a fellowship_n of_o christ_n his_o affliction_n he_o labour_v to_o attain_v to_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a in_o glory_n by_o communicate_v with_o christ_n in_o his_o affliction_n by_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o god_n through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n by_o know_v christ_n with_o a_o feel_a knowledge_n of_o he_o in_o his_o own_o soul_n but_o he_o say_v that_o he_o have_v not_o yet_o perfect_o attain_v unto_o these_o thing_n whereby_o he_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a and_o he_o amplifi_v it_o by_o this_o particle_n now_o say_v that_o now_o be_v have_v not_o attain_v unto_o these_o thing_n now_o that_o he_o have_v shake_v off_o all_o impediment_n and_o hindrance_n unto_o perfection_n in_o these_o thing_n now_o that_o he_o have_v renounce_v all_o confidence_n in_o his_o own_o work_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n without_o christ_n now_o that_o he_o labour_v to_o attain_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o own_o soul_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o fellowship_n of_o christ_n his_o affliction_n in_o himself_o if_o by_o any_o mean_n he_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a yet_o not_o as_o yet_o he_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o full_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n in_o himself_o to_o a_o thorow-feeling_a of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n in_o himself_o to_o a_o perfect_a fellowship_n of_o christ_n his_o affliction_n my_o observation_n hence_o be_v that_o all_o the_o faithful_a child_n of_o god_n how_o plentiful_o soever_o endow_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n the_o love_n of_o righteousness_n the_o fellowship_n of_o christ_n his_o affliction_n yet_o only_o know_v christ_n in_o this_o life_n in_o part_n only_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o god_n and_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n his_o affliction_n in_o part_n not_o one_o that_o perfect_o know_v christ_n that_o perfect_o feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n in_o himself_o that_o be_v perfect_o partaker_n of_o christ_n his_o affliction_n for_o be_v it_o not_o a_o good_a reason_n paul_n that_o holy_a apostle_n of_o christ_n jesus_n that_o choose_a vessel_n of_o god_n to_o bear_v christ_n his_o name_n before_o the_o gentile_n and_o king_n and_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n age_a paul_n that_o have_v beget_v many_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n jesus_n that_o have_v now_o long_o bear_v in_o his_o body_n the_o die_a of_o christ_n jesus_n that_o have_v his_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n that_o have_v suffer_v more_o than_o all_o the_o rest_n he_o i_o say_v know_v christ_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o affliction_n only_o in_o part_n not_o perfect_o therefore_o none_o of_o all_o the_o faithful_a child_n of_o god_n in_o this_o life_n either_o know_v christ_n or_o die_v to_o sin_n or_o life_n to_o god_n or_o be_v conform_v by_o affliction_n and_o suffering_n unto_o christ_n his_o death_n perfect_o but_o only_o in_o part_n yes_o sure_o the_o reason_n hold_v most_o strong_o paul_n prerogative_n be_v not_o any_o way_n inferior_a to_o any_o of_o the_o best_a and_o most_o faithful_a child_n of_o god_n now_o the_o reason_n why_o in_o this_o life_n our_o knowledge_n our_o love_n our_o faith_n our_o death_n unto_o sin_n our_o life_n unto_o god_n our_o whole_a obedience_n all_o our_o righteousness_n all_o our_o holiness_n be_v in_o part_n only_o why_o these_o thing_n in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o perfect_a in_o any_o of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n the_o reason_n i_o say_v be_v because_o our_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o perfect_a we_o be_v not_o perfect_o renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n god_n give_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n by_o measure_n 12.3_o joh._n 3_o 34._o rom._n 12.3_o for_o unto_o christ_n alone_o have_v god_n give_v the_o spirit_n without_o measure_n but_o unto_o every_o one_o of_o we_o he_o have_v give_v the_o spirit_n by_o measure_n he_o be_v make_v of_o god_n unto_o we_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n in_o he_o dwell_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o these_o thing_n plentiful_o and_o of_o his_o fullness_n we_o all_o receive_v not_o fullness_n of_o his_o fullness_n but_o of_o his_o fullness_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n we_o receive_v as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n wherewith_o then_o only_o we_o shall_v be_v fill_v when_o mortality_n shall_v put_v on_o immortality_n and_o when_o corruption_n shall_v put_v on_o incorruption_n which_o the_o apostle_n also_o witness_v where_o he_o say_v 13.12_o 1_o cor._n 13.12_o that_o now_o we_o see_v through_o a_o glass_n dark_o but_o then_o shall_v we_o see_v face_n to_o face_n now_o we_o know_v in_o part_n but_o then_o shall_v we_o know_v even_o as_o we_o be_v know_v noâ—_n in_o this_o life_n in_o part_n and_o imperfect_o and_o then_o only_o when_o we_o shall_v see_v christ_n face_n to_o face_n shall_v we_o know_v he_o perfect_o for_o when_o that_o which_o be_v perfect_a be_v come_v then_o shall_v that_o which_o be_v in_o part_n be_v abolish_v but_o not_o before_o neither_o be_v it_o only_o so_o in_o our_o knowledge_n but_o in_o our_o faith_n in_o our_o love_n even_o in_o our_o whole_a obedience_n paul_n himself_o while_o he_o live_v shall_v have_v messenger_n of_o satan_n to_o buffet_v he_o he_o shall_v have_v prick_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o he_o 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such_o point_n 22._o 1_o reg._n 22._o but_o that_o though_o he_o shall_v by_o stand_v single_a against_o 400_o false_a prophet_n become_v odious_a unto_o ahab_n the_o king_n and_o all_o the_o prophet_n and_o not_o prevail_v yet_o he_o speak_v the_o truth_n here_o i_o have_v a_o good_a example_n i_o must_v walk_v as_o i_o have_v he_o for_o a_o ensample_n and_o so_o general_o let_v we_o not_o look_v how_o many_o do_v thus_o or_o how_o we_o may_v prevail_v if_o we_o single_v ourselves_o but_o let_v we_o do_v as_o we_o ought_v whatsoever_o come_v of_o it_o and_o howsoever_o all_o do_v otherwise_o et_fw-la hoc_fw-la sciamus_fw-la fortiorem_fw-la esse_fw-la qui_fw-la pro_fw-la nobis_fw-la est_fw-la quam_fw-la qui_fw-la contra_fw-la nos_fw-la sunt_fw-la omnes_fw-la and_o this_o let_v we_o know_v that_o he_o be_v strong_a who_o be_v for_o we_o than_o all_o they_o who_o be_v against_o us._n lecture_n lxix_o philip_n 3._o verse_n 18.19_o that_o they_o be_v the_o enemy_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n who_o end_n be_v damnation_n who_o god_n be_v their_o belly_n etc._n etc._n thus_o far_o we_o have_v already_o proceed_v in_o this_o first_o reason_n of_o the_o apostle_n which_o he_o use_v to_o move_v the_o philippian_n to_o follow_v he_o and_o such_o as_o he_o be_v for_o many_o walk_n of_o who_o i_o have_v tell_v you_o often_o and_o now_o tell_v you_o weep_v etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v the_o five_o note_n whereby_o the_o apostle_n describe_v these_o many_o walker_n of_o who_o he_o have_v tell_v they_o often_o and_o now_o tell_v they_o weep_v the_o first_o note_n whereby_o he_o describe_v they_o be_v that_o they_o be_v the_o enemy_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n which_o branch_n of_o his_o reason_n may_v well_o stand_v for_o a_o sufficient_a reason_n with_o the_o philippian_n to_o move_v they_o not_o to_o walk_v after_o these_o but_o to_o follow_v he_o and_o to_o walk_v so_o as_o they_o have_v he_o for_o a_o ensample_n now_o the_o apostle_n call_v they_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n in_o two_o respect_n 1._o because_o by_o urge_v the_o necessity_n of_o circumcision_n and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n they_o make_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v of_o none_o effect_n and_o abolish_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n 2._o because_o they_o will_v not_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o apply_v themselves_o to_o the_o humour_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o preach_v unto_o they_o circumcision_n and_o the_o law_n for_o thus_o both_o in_o doctrine_n detract_n from_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n his_o cross_n and_o redemption_n by_o his_o blood_n and_o likewise_o in_o life_n follow_v after_o carnal_a security_n and_o avoid_v persecution_n for_o christ_n crucify_v they_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v enemy_n unto_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n hence_o than_o i_o observe_v who_o they_o be_v that_o be_v the_o enemy_n 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cross_n and_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n the_o apostle_n say_v if_o righteousness_n be_v by_o the_o law_n that_o be_v 2.21_o gal._n 2.21_o if_o we_o may_v be_v make_v righteous_a by_o any_o work_n which_o we_o can_v do_v according_a to_o the_o law_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n or_o any_o thing_n command_v in_o the_o moral_a law_n of_o god_n than_o christ_n die_v without_o a_o cause_n and_o in_o vain_a for_o to_o this_o end_n as_o the_o apostle_n show_v 8.3.4_o rom._n 8.3.4_o god_n send_v his_o son_n in_o the_o similitude_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o us._n where_o the_o meaning_n be_v that_o therefore_o christ_n be_v send_v to_o fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n in_o our_o flesh_n and_o to_o die_v for_o we_o because_o we_o be_v unable_a to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n to_o be_v make_v righteous_a by_o it_o or_o to_o 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the_o dead_a which_o i_o note_v out_o of_o this_o that_o he_o say_v who_o shall_v change_v to_o wit_n in_o that_o day_n when_o he_o shall_v come_v from_o whence_o they_o look_v for_o he_o 5._o the_o manner_n how_o he_o shall_v then_o glorify_v our_o vile_a body_n namely_o not_o by_o change_v the_o substance_n of_o our_o body_n in_o the_o form_n or_o feature_n or_o lineament_n or_o member_n of_o they_o but_o by_o change_v our_o vile_a body_n i_o our_o bodieâ—_n which_o be_v create_v of_o god_n holy_a and_o good_a but_o be_v now_o deâ—â—led_v with_o our_o vileness_n by_o change_v these_o vile_a body_n and_o fashion_v they_o in_o quality_n like_a unto_o his_o own_o glorious_a body_n so_o that_o of_o mortal_a they_o become_v immortal_a of_o corruptible_a incorruptible_a of_o natural_a spiritual_a of_o weak_a glorious_a 6._o and_o last_o the_o mean_n whereby_o he_o shall_v thus_o glorify_v our_o vile_a body_n namely_o by_o that_o divine_a power_n and_o effectual_a work_n whereby_o he_o 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he_o say_v have_v your_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o they_o which_o speak_v evil_a of_o you_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n may_v by_o your_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v see_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v by_o we_o this_o be_v a_o point_n which_o we_o must_v look_v unto_o and_o how_o may_v this_o be_v by_o have_v our_o conversation_n honest_a that_o be_v by_o so_o walk_v and_o live_v as_o before_o be_v mention_v this_o than_o shall_v teach_v we_o so_o to_o look_v unto_o our_o way_n in_o our_o whole_a life_n that_o in_o nothing_o the_o lord_n be_v dishonour_v by_o us._n for_o if_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v unto_o we_o the_o great_a gain_n of_o our_o life_n while_o we_o live_v herein_o the_o body_n then_o shall_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n seek_v it_o and_o by_o no_o mean_n do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v to_o the_o impair_n of_o it_o but_o do_v we_o in_o our_o whole_a life_n seek_v the_o glory_n of_o our_o god_n as_o our_o great_a gain_n do_v we_o in_o nothing_o dishonour_v our_o god_n throughout_o our_o whole_a life_n if_o every_o man_n shall_v but_o look_v how_o faithful_o he_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o call_n the_o minister_n the_o lawyer_n the_o physician_n the_o soldier_n the_o tradesman_n the_o merchant_n the_o countryman_n how_o careful_a each_o of_o they_o in_o their_o call_n be_v that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v by_o they_o if_o every_o man_n shall_v but_o look_v how_o watchful_a he_o be_v over_o his_o own_o body_n that_o it_o be_v not_o defile_v with_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n what_o a_o conscience_n he_o make_v of_o all_o his_o way_n that_o they_o be_v frame_v in_o all_o obedience_n unto_o god_n will_n and_o how_o desirous_a he_o be_v to_o lead_v a_o sober_a a_o righteous_a and_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o this_o present_a world_n if_o i_o say_v every_o man_n shall_v but_o look_v into_o himself_o and_o search_v and_o see_v how_o the_o case_n stand_v with_o he_o touch_v each_o of_o these_o thing_n each_o man_n shall_v find_v in_o himself_o so_o many_o thing_n whereby_o god_n be_v dishonour_v as_o that_o i_o need_v not_o to_o press_v they_o to_o the_o shame_n of_o all_o that_o hear_v they_o belove_a the_o thing_n be_v too_o lamentable_a and_o too_o true_a if_o we_o will_v confess_v a_o truth_n that_o who_o in_o our_o whole_a life_n by_o all_o mean_v we_o shall_v glorify_v against_o he_o our_o whole_a life_n be_v a_o continual_a rebellion_n for_o what_o sin_n be_v it_o whereof_o if_o we_o du_o examine_v ourselves_o we_o may_v not_o find_v ourselves_o guilty_a look_v unto_o the_o first_o table_n do_v we_o not_o trust_v unto_o uncertain_a riches_n and_o give_v much_o honour_n to_o other_o which_o be_v due_a unto_o god_n alone_o and_o so_o make_v other_o god_n unto_o ourselves_o beside_o he_o do_v not_o many_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n use_v superstitious_a rite_n and_o will-worship_n which_o god_n never_o command_v and_o so_o sin_n against_o the_o second_o commandment_n do_v we_o not_o often_o abuse_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o perjury_n in_o blasphemous_a oath_n in_o speak_v of_o he_o light_o and_o unreverent_o and_o so_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a do_v we_o not_o profane_v the_o holy_a sabbath_n many_o of_o we_o with_o bodily_a labour_n on_o that_o day_n many_o with_o riotous_a banquet_n on_o that_o day_n many_o with_o unlawful_a game_n on_o that_o day_n and_o most_o of_o we_o with_o neglect_n of_o such_o holy_a duty_n as_o on_o that_o day_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v look_v also_o unto_o the_o second_o table_n do_v we_o not_o neglect_v nay_o
high_a hand_n and_o as_o they_o have_v begin_v so_o continue_v to_o persecute_v the_o church_n of_o god_n this_o be_v a_o infallible_a token_n of_o their_o perdition_n yea_o it_o be_v a_o clear_a cause_n of_o their_o destruction_n as_o we_o see_v heavy_a plague_n and_o judgement_n to_o have_v overtake_v hananiah_n shemaiah_n amaziah_n 7.17_o jer._n 28.16.29_o 25._o amos_n 7.17_o and_o other_o because_o they_o be_v malicious_a enemy_n against_o his_o prophet_n jeremiah_n amos_n and_o other_o the_o use_n which_o our_o apostle_n here_o teach_v we_o to_o make_v hereof_o be_v this_o not_o to_o fear_v the_o adversary_n that_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o we_o for_o when_o they_o persecute_v we_o from_o one_o city_n to_o another_o beat_v we_o imprison_v we_o and_o every_o way_n afflict_v we_o who_o hurt_n they_o even_o themselves_o they_o run_v themselves_o upon_o the_o rock_n and_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o swift_a damnation_n they_o think_v they_o have_v great_a mastery_n over_o we_o but_o indeed_o themselves_o smart_a for_o it_o let_v they_o therefore_o look_v unto_o it_o how_o they_o hold_v on_o to_o wreck_n their_o malice_n upon_o we_o and_o let_v we_o not_o fear_v all_o that_o ever_o they_o do_v or_o can_v do_v against_o us._n yea_o but_o though_o they_o hurt_v themselves_o yet_o they_o hurt_v we_o also_o how_o shall_v we_o then_o but_o fear_v they_o nay_o that_o be_v the_o next_o reason_n wherefore_o we_o be_v not_o to_o fear_v they_o because_o their_o persecution_n and_o rage_n against_o we_o be_v no_o harm_n unto_o we_o but_o a_o token_n unto_o we_o of_o salvation_n and_o to_o you_o of_o salvation_n that_o be_v the_o fury_n and_o rage_n of_o the_o adversary_n against_o you_o if_o you_o stand_v fast_o and_o fight_v together_o with_o one_o mind_n through_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o plain_a token_n unto_o you_o of_o your_o salvation_n whence_o i_o observe_v that_o persecution_n by_o the_o adversary_n be_v unto_o god_n child_n a_o token_n of_o their_o salvation_n we_o rejoice_v say_v the_o apostle_n of_o you_o in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n 1.4.5_o 2_o th._n 1.4.5_o because_o of_o your_o patience_n and_o faith_n etc._n etc._n again_o 6.17_o gal._n 6.17_o i_o bear_v in_o my_o body_n say_v the_o apostle_n the_o mark_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n whereby_o he_o signify_v that_o his_o affliction_n be_v the_o very_a mark_n of_o his_o salvation_n through_o christ_n jesus_n as_o whereby_o he_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o he_o again_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o 2.12_o 2_o tim._n 2.12_o we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o and_o again_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n 5.10_o matt._n 5.10_o for_o they_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n the_o scripture_n be_v very_o plentiful_a to_o this_o purpose_n clear_o show_v that_o persecution_n by_o the_o adversary_n be_v unto_o god_n child_n a_o token_n of_o their_o salvation_n a_o token_n i_o say_v but_o not_o a_o cause_n for_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n be_v ever_o true_a that_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o present_a time_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v show_v unto_o us._n 8.15_o rom._n 8.15_o unto_o the_o adversary_n indeed_o their_o persecution_n and_o rage_n against_o we_o be_v so_o a_o token_n that_o it_o be_v also_o a_o cause_n of_o their_o destruction_n for_o sin_n be_v a_o just_a cause_n oâ—_n death_n 6.23_o rom._n 6.23_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n sure_o this_o great_a and_o grievous_a sin_n of_o persecute_v the_o truth_n and_o the_o professor_n thereof_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o just_a cause_n of_o their_o endless_a destruction_n but_o unto_o we_o their_o persecution_n and_o their_o rage_n against_o we_o be_v only_o a_o token_n not_o a_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o both_o to_o suffer_v for_o christ_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n and_o salvation_n also_o through_o suffering_n be_v his_o gift_n by_o grace_n through_o faith_n so_o that_o it_o be_v no_o cause_n but_o it_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o token_n of_o salvation_n as_o both_o this_o and_o many_o other_o place_n show_v howbeit_o here_o you_o must_v also_o understand_v that_o so_o their_o persecution_n and_o rage_n against_o we_o be_v a_o token_n unto_o we_o of_o salvation_n if_o we_o continue_v in_o one_o spirit_n and_o in_o one_o mind_n fight_v together_o against_o they_o through_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o nothing_o fear_v the_o adversary_n it_o be_v not_o stand_v 〈◊〉_d while_n and_o not_o continue_v or_o fight_v for_o a_o blow_n or_o too_o and_o then_o give_v the_o buckler_n or_o take_v courage_n for_o a_o spirit_n and_o afterward_o for_o fear_v fall_v away_o that_o betoken_v our_o salvation_n but_o he_o that_o continue_v unto_o the_o end_n he_o shall_v be_v save_v 10.22_o mat._n 10.22_o he_o that_o fight_v lawful_o and_o as_o he_o shall_v he_o shall_v be_v crown_v 6.6_o 2_o tim._n 2.5_o hab._n 6.6_o and_o he_o that_o for_o fear_n flat_o fall_v away_o purchase_v unto_o himself_o a_o fearful_a judgement_n the_o use_n which_o our_o apostle_n teach_v we_o to_o make_v hereof_o be_v this_o as_o of_o the_o former_a not_o to_o fear_v the_o adversary_n which_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o we_o for_o what_o if_o we_o be_v try_v by_o mock_n and_o scourge_n yea_o moreover_o by_o bond_n and_o imprisonment_n what_o if_o we_o be_v stone_v hew_a asunder_o slay_v with_o the_o sword_n afflict_a and_o torment_v many_o way_n this_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o token_n of_o our_o salvation_n they_o think_v that_o tâ—â—s_v they_o hurt_v we_o and_o have_v their_o will_n over_o we_o but_o indeed_o thus_o they_o further_o our_o reckon_n in_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n jesus_n let_v we_o therefore_o not_o fear_v what_o they_o do_v or_o can_v do_v against_o we_o but_o let_v we_o be_v of_o good_a courage_n and_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n lecture_n xxiii_o philip_n 1._o verse_n 29._o for_o unto_o you_o it_o be_v give_v for_o christ_n that_o not_o only_o you_o shall_v believe_v in_o he_o but_o also_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n 30._o have_v the_o same_o fight_n which_o you_o see_v in_o i_o and_o now_o hear_v to_o be_v in_o i_o yea_o but_o how_o and_o whence_o be_v it_o that_o persecution_n betoken_v perdition_n to_o the_o adversary_n and_o salvation_n unto_o we_o it_o be_v of_o god_n as_o our_o apostle_n in_o the_o next_o word_n say_v and_o this_o be_v the_o three_o motive_n or_o reason_n which_o the_o apostle_n use_v to_o persuade_v the_o philippian_n not_o to_o fear_v the_o adversary_n because_o it_o be_v of_o god_n that_o persecution_n be_v perdition_n to_o the_o adversary_n and_o salvation_n unto_o they_o whence_o i_o observe_v that_o it_o be_v of_o god_n that_o tribulation_n be_v recompense_v unto_o they_o that_o trouble_v we_o and_o salvation_n unto_o we_o which_o be_v trouble_v this_o also_o our_o apostle_n plain_o witness_v in_o another_o place_n where_o he_o say_v 1.6.7_o 2_o thess_n 1.6.7_o it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n with_o god_n to_o recompense_v tribulation_n to_o they_o â—hat_n trouble_v you_o and_o to_o you_o which_o be_v trouble_v rest_n with_o we_o etc._n etc._n where_o not_o only_o this_o be_v manifest_o set_v down_o that_o god_n recompense_v tribulation_n to_o the_o troubler_n and_o rest_n to_o the_o troubled_a but_o withal_o that_o it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n wiâ—h_v god_n so_o to_o do_v a_o righteous_a thing_n indeed_o with_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o justice_n to_o the_o one_o and_o a_o righteous_a thing_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o promise_n unto_o the_o other_o for_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o justice_n it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n with_o he_o to_o recompense_v tribulation_n to_o they_o that_o trouble_v his_o saint_n because_o they_o deserve_v to_o have_v vengeance_n render_v unto_o they_o in_o flame_a fire_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 6.23_o rom._n 6.23_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n that_o which_o be_v due_a in_o justice_n unto_o sin_n be_v death_n and_o damnation_n and_o judgement_n merciless_a 2.13_o jam._n 2.13_o due_a in_o justice_n unto_o he_o that_o show_v no_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o doubtless_o unto_o he_o that_o without_o all_o mercy_n rage_v and_o persecute_v and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o promise_n it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n with_o he_o to_o recompense_v rest_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v trouble_v because_o he_o have_v promise_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n to_o they_o that_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n 5.10_o mat._n 5.10_o say_v bless_a be_v they_o which_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n for_o they_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o again_o if_o we_o suffer_v 2.12_o 2_o tim._n 2.12_o we_o
his_o people_n we_o shall_v not_o now_o need_v other_o proof_n than_o this_o of_o our_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n the_o philippian_n have_v embrace_v the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n they_o abound_v in_o knowledge_n and_o in_o judgement_n they_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o faith_n notwithstanding_o their_o assault_n by_o false_a apostle_n they_o be_v careful_a over_o he_o and_o communicate_v to_o his_o affliction_n they_o be_v excellent_a in_o many_o grace_n so_o that_o our_o apostle_n have_v great_a cause_n to_o have_v great_a joy_n over_o they_o but_o because_o of_o some_o contention_n and_o vainglory_n among_o they_o his_o joy_n be_v not_o full_a a_o sufficient_a precedent_n for_o the_o pastor_n that_o he_o count_v not_o his_o joy_n full_a so_o long_o as_o any_o thing_n be_v amiss_o among_o his_o people_n which_o may_v serve_v to_o admonish_v the_o pastor_n to_o labour_v that_o nothing_o may_v be_v amiss_o among_o his_o people_n either_o touch_a life_n or_o doctrine_n that_o so_o his_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a and_o that_o his_o people_n may_v be_v the_o crown_n of_o his_o rejoice_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n at_o his_o come_n but_o i_o come_v unto_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v in_o general_n the_o thing_n which_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o philippian_n in_o general_a be_v that_o they_o be_v like_o mind_a that_o be_v like_o affection_a have_v their_o affection_n like_n and_o desire_v set_v on_o the_o same_o thing_n a_o evident_a argument_n that_o they_o be_v not_o like_v mind_v as_o also_o the_o rest_n which_o follow_v be_v that_o some_o thing_n be_v amiss_o among_o they_o and_o in_o that_o he_o deal_v so_o earnest_o with_o they_o that_o these_o thing_n may_v be_v amend_v in_o they_o it_o show_v that_o these_o be_v thing_n which_o be_v careful_o to_o be_v procure_v regard_v and_o maintain_v lecture_n xxv_o philip_n 2._o verse_n 2._o that_o you_o be_v like_o mind_a have_v the_o same_o love_n be_v of_o one_o 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in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o â—nd_n do_v thy_o own_o conscience_n tell_v thou_o that_o in_o many_o thing_n â—hou_fw-mi haste_v offend_v and_o many_o way_n thou_o have_v transgress_v â—he_v law_n of_o thy_o god_n be_v not_o trouble_v nor_o fear_n cast_v thy_o â—urthen_n upon_o christ_n jesus_n he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n not_o for_o himself_o but_o for_o thou_o that_o his_o obedience_n may_v be_v impute_v for_o righteousness_n unto_o thou_o again_o know_v thou_o that_o nothing_o that_o be_v unpure_a or_o unclean_a have_v at_o any_o time_n enter_v into_o god_n sight_n and_o will_v thou_o be_v present_v pure_a and_o unblameable_a before_o he_o in_o that_o day_n here_o be_v the_o garment_n of_o thy_o elder_a brother_n christ_n jesus_n in_o this_o his_o obedience_n thou_o shall_v appear_v righteous_a before_o thy_o god_n in_o that_o day_n thou_o own_o obedience_n thy_o own_o work_n thy_o own_o righteousness_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o great_a and_o goodly_a must_v 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minister_v this_o comfort_n unto_o we_o so_o may_v it_o further_o teach_v we_o to_o yield_v all_o obedience_n unto_o the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o howsoever_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o law_n because_o christ_n have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o yet_o be_v we_o not_o free_v from_o the_o performance_n of_o our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o moral_a law_n of_o god_n but_o even_o by_o thâ—â—_n example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n we_o be_v more_o strait_o tie_v thereunto_o 2.6_o 1_o joh._n 2.6_o for_o he_o that_o say_v he_o remain_v in_o christ_n ought_v even_o so_o to_o walk_v as_o he_o have_v walk_v in_o all_o humility_n and_o in_o all_o obedience_n to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n will_n he_o that_o say_v he_o know_v god_n and_o keep_v not_o his_o commandment_n 4._o 4._o be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o hiâ—â—_n but_o he_o that_o keep_v his_o word_n in_o he_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_a indeed_o and_o 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sin_n he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n he_o be_v break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n he_o make_v his_o soul_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o with_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v as_o thus_o i_o say_v it_o be_v write_v of_o he_o so_o thus_o he_o suffer_v and_o be_v obedient_a unto_o the_o death_n will_v you_o then_o see_v what_o manner_n of_o death_n christ_n suffer_v he_o suffer_v not_o only_o a_o bodily_a death_n and_o such_o pain_n as_o follow_v the_o dissolution_n of_o nature_n but_o he_o suffer_v likewise_o in_o his_o soul_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n lie_v so_o heavy_a upon_o he_o that_o it_o wound_v his_o flesh_n and_o his_o spirit_n also_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v even_o to_o death_n for_o if_o he_o have_v suffer_v no_o more_o but_o in_o body_n than_o he_o overcome_v no_o more_o but_o a_o bodily_a death_n and_o then_o be_v our_o state_n most_o miserable_a but_o our_o 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of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n against_o sin_n can_v we_o think_v that_o all_o this_o come_v to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n for_o fear_n of_o a_o bodily_a death_n have_v his_o servant_n that_o receive_v of_o his_o fullness_n so_o despise_v this_o death_n of_o the_o body_n that_o either_o they_o wish_v for_o it_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n or_o rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o it_o before_o the_o persecutor_n and_o do_v our_o saviour_n himself_o so_o fear_n and_o tremble_v at_o the_o remembrance_n of_o it_o do_v the_o apostle_n sing_v in_o prison_n and_o rejoice_v when_o they_o be_v whip_v and_o scourge_v do_v paul_n glory_n in_o the_o tribulation_n which_o he_o suffer_v and_o do_v our_o
us._n a_o privilege_n only_o proper_a unto_o christ_n that_o by_o his_o suffering_n he_o â—ould_v merit_v at_o all_o either_o for_o himself_o or_o for_o other_o for_o of_o all_o â—ur_n affliction_n and_o suffering_n that_o be_v to_o be_v say_v which_o paul_n say_v â—f_o his_o affliction_n 8.18_o rom._n 8.18_o i_o account_v say_v he_o that_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o present_a time_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v show_v unto_o â—_o where_o the_o apostle_n plain_o renounce_v all_o merit_n of_o life_n â—nd_a glory_n unto_o his_o suffering_n and_o affliction_n and_o our_o saviour_n â—hrist_n likewise_o plain_o tell_v we_o that_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o â—hat_n we_o can_v even_o all_o that_o be_v command_v we_o we_o must_v say_v â—ee_z be_v unprofitable_a servant_n 17.10_o luk._n 17.10_o we_o have_v do_v only_o that_o which_o â—as_v our_o duty_n to_o do_v if_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o that_o we_o can_v â—ee_z be_v unprofitable_a servant_n if_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o that_o command_v we_o we_o have_v only_o do_v our_o duty_n than_o what_o â—aime_n can_v we_o make_v by_o merit_n or_o desert_n nay_o if_o we_o look_v â—nto_o our_o merit_n we_o shall_v find_v that_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o â—od_n through_o jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o we_o have_v only_o deserve_v â—eath_n and_o everlasting_a condemnation_n 2.10_o jam._n 2.10_o for_o whosoever_o keep_v â—e_n whole_a law_n and_o yet_o fail_v in_o one_o point_n he_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o and_o â—f_o the_o condemnation_n due_a to_o the_o breach_n of_o they_o all_o now_o cervine_v it_o be_v that_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o and_o that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v but_o as_o the_o menstruous_a clothes_n of_o a_o woman_n â—uen_o the_o best_a thing_n that_o we_o do_v be_v stain_v with_o sin_n and_o full_a â—f_a unrighteousness_n so_o that_o if_o we_o stand_v upon_o our_o own_o meâ—ts_n we_o see_v we_o must_v needs_o perish_v all_o we_o must_v then_o fly_v â—rom_o ourselves_o and_o renounce_v our_o own_o merit_n rest_v our_o â—elues_n whole_o &_o only_o on_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n by_o who_o â—eath_n and_o passion_n we_o have_v a_o entrance_n into_o glory_n for_o his_o â—assion_n be_v the_o passion_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v both_o a_o â—ll_a satisfaction_n unto_o god_n justice_n for_o we_o and_o worthy_o deserâ—ed_v the_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o and_o give_v â—nto_o us._n and_o let_v this_o be_v speak_v touch_v the_o sequel_n of_o christ_n his_o passion_n or_o the_o cause_n of_o his_o exaltation_n into_o glory_n â—t_z follow_v wherefore_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o second_o thing_n which_o hence_o i_o observe_v be_v who_o exalt_v he_o and_o that_o be_v here_o set_v down_o when_o it_o be_v say_v god_n have_v high_o exalt_v he_o christ_n then_o have_v humble_v himself_o and_o be_v obedient_a even_o unto_o the_o death_n god_n even_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o set_v he_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n 2.31_o act._n 2.31_o so_o david_n have_v say_v long_o before_o say_v thâ—â—_n shall_v not_o leave_v my_o soul_n in_o grave_n neither_o shall_v thou_o suffer_v thy_o holy_a one_o to_o see_v corruption_n which_o peter_n avouch_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o this_o likewise_o give_v all_o the_o scripture_n witness_v that_o god_n raise_v up_o jesus_n our_o lord_n from_o the_o dead_a the_o father_n by_o the_o son_n and_o the_o son_n by_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n that_o be_v within_o he_o here_o then_o be_v our_o comfort_n that_o he_o who_o have_v loose_v the_o sorrow_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o raise_v he_o up_o by_o his_o power_n will_v also_o give_v a_o good_a end_n unto_o all_o our_o trouble_n and_o raise_v we_o up_o also_o by_o jesus_n and_o set_v we_o with_o he_o many_o be_v the_o trouble_n of_o the_o righteous_a 34.18_o psal_n 34.18_o but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v he_o out_o of_o all_o and_o if_o it_o be_v so_o that_o thou_o see_v not_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o promise_n in_o this_o life_n but_o go_v to_o thy_o grave_n in_o mourn_a undeâ—_n the_o cross_n yet_o know_v this_o that_o he_o which_o have_v raise_v up_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v raise_v thou_o up_o also_o by_o jesus_n and_o set_v thou_o with_o he_o and_o there_o wipe_v all_o tear_n from_o thy_o eye_n and_o cover_v thou_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o gladness_n but_o withal_o let_v i_o give_v you_o this_o caveat_n 16_o 1_o pet._n 4.15_o 16_o let_v none_o of_o you_o suffer_v as_o a_o murderer_n or_o as_o a_o thief_n or_o as_o a_o evil_a doâ—r_n or_o as_o a_o busy_a body_n in_o other_o man_n matter_n but_o if_o any_o man_n suffer_v as_o a_o christian_a poverty_n sickness_n persecution_n imprisonment_n or_o what_o cross_n else_o soever_o let_v he_o not_o be_v ashamed_a but_o let_v he_o glorify_v god_n in_o this_o behalf_n for_o christ_n have_v also_o suffer_v once_o for_o sin_n the_o just_a for_o the_o unjust_a that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o god_n for_o our_o momentanie_n and_o light_a affliction_n in_o that_o day_n will_v give_v we_o a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n wherefore_o as_o the_o apostle_n do_v so_o i_o exhort_v you_o let_v he_o that_o suffer_v 4.19_o 1_o pet._n 4.19_o what_o cross_n soever_o it_o be_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n commit_v his_o soul_n to_o god_n in_o well-doing_n as_o unto_o a_o faithful_a creator_n and_o he_o that_o loose_v the_o sorrow_n of_o death_n from_o christ_n shall_v give_v in_o his_o good_a time_n a_o good_a end_n to_o all_o his_o trouble_n and_o thus_o much_o touch_v the_o second_o point_n to_o wit_n who_o exalt_v he_o it_o follow_v wherefore_o god_n have_v also_o high_o exalt_v he_o where_o we_o be_v to_o see_v in_o what_o sense_n christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v exalt_v and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o high_o exalt_v which_o be_v the_o three_o thing_n which_o i_o propose_v hence_o to_o be_v observe_v 1._o therefore_o christ_n be_v exalt_v when_o he_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a when_o his_o body_n which_o be_v sow_v in_o dishonour_n be_v raise_v up_o in_o glory_n 2._o he_o be_v high_o exalt_v when_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n he_o be_v set_v in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n far_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o might_n and_o domination_n and_o every_o name_n that_o be_v name_v not_o in_o this_o world_n only_o but_o also_o in_o that_o that_o be_v to_o come_v thus_o god_n exalt_v â—nd_n high_o exalt_v christ_n jesus_n who_o the_o jew_n have_v crucify_v here_o than_o first_o we_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o that_o â—oint_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n jesus_n he_o make_v his_o grave_n with_o the_o wicked_a as_o the_o prophet_n have_v prophesy_v he_o be_v bury_v and_o the_o pit_n have_v shut_v her_o mouth_n upon_o he_o 53.9_o esay_n 53.9_o even_o 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resurrection_n of_o christ_n jesus_n may_v put_v we_o â—n_o mind_n of_o this_o duty_n that_o as_o he_o be_v raise_v again_o from_o the_o â—rave_a wherein_o he_o lay_v dead_a unto_o life_n so_o we_o ought_v to_o rise_v from_o â—he_n grave_n of_o sin_n wherein_o we_o lie_v dead_a unto_o newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n if_o you_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n say_v the_o apostle_n 3.1_o colos_n 3.1_o â—hen_o seek_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v â—id_v christ_n be_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a if_o you_o be_v rise_v with_o he_o â—nd_v lie_v not_o still_o dead_a in_o your_o sin_n then_o seek_v those_o thing_n â—hich_v be_v above_o where_o you_o see_v how_o the_o apostle_n put_v â—hem_n in_o
mind_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n so_o to_o awaken_v they_o â—rom_o the_o dead_a sleep_n of_o sin_n unto_o holiness_n of_o life_n more_o â—laine_n to_o this_o purpose_n be_v that_o of_o the_o same_o apostle_n where_o he_o thus_o say_v 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o which_o word_n most_o plain_o you_o may_v see_v how_o the_o apostle_n press_v the_o similitude_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n but_o in_o this_o place_n most_o worthy_a our_o consideration_n it_o be_v how_o the_o apostle_n make_v baptism_n a_o resemblance_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o so_o by_o a_o argument_n from_o our_o baptism_n prove_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o 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of_o god_n saint_n be_v thou_o not_o there_o sacramental_o adopt_v into_o the_o number_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v not_o there_o thy_o name_n register_v among_o the_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a do_v thou_o not_o there_o receive_v press_v money_n to_o fight_v under_o the_o banner_n of_o christ_n jesus_n do_v thou_o not_o there_o promise_v unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o the_o congregation_n of_o his_o saint_n to_o forsake_v the_o world_n the_o flesh_n the_o devil_n do_v not_o thy_o god_n there_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o thou_o that_o he_o will_v be_v thy_o god_n and_o thou_o again_o with_o he_o that_o thou_o will_v be_v his_o child_n be_v thou_o not_o there_o sacramental_o bear_v again_o of_o water_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n as_o at_o the_o first_o thou_o be_v natural_o bear_v of_o flesh_n and_o of_o blood_n in_o a_o word_n be_v thou_o not_o baptize_v into_o christ_n jesus_n even_o into_o christ_n jesus_n dead_a and_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a be_v thou_o not_o baptize_v into_o christ_n his_o death_n that_o thou_o may_v die_v unto_o sin_n be_v thou_o not_o baptizeâ—_n into_o his_o resurrection_n that_o thou_o may_v live_v unto_o god_n yeâ—_n man_n and_o brethren_n if_o you_o look_v back_o into_o your_o baptism_n you_o â—hall_v find_v every_o of_o these_o thing_n true_a in_o every_o one_o of_o you_o and_o â—herefore_o we_o bring_v little_a child_n to_o be_v baptize_v that_o here_o they_o may_v receive_v the_o seal_n of_o that_o great_a covenant_n whereby_o god_n be_v â—heir_n god_n and_o they_o his_o people_n that_o here_o they_o may_v be_v visible_o â—eceived_v into_o the_o church_n adopt_v into_o the_o son_n of_o god_n register_v among_o his_o child_n and_o receive_v as_o it_o be_v press-money_n to_o fight_v under_o the_o banner_n of_o christ_n jesus_n against_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n that_o here_o they_o may_v be_v baptiâ—ed_v into_o christ_n jesus_n even_o into_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o want_v we_o yet_o a_o sufficient_a reason_n to_o persuade_v â—s_n unto_o newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n sure_o we_o want_v no_o â—ufficient_a reason_n to_o persuade_v we_o but_o yet_o this_o reason_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o persuade_v we_o and_o prevail_v with_o us._n the_o minister_n of_o god_n may_v lift_v up_o their_o voice_n and_o cry_v daily_a 5.14_o eph._n 5.14_o awake_v thou_o that_o â—eepest_a and_o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o life_n they_o may_v cry_v till_o their_o heart_n bleed_v within_o their_o body_n nay_o â—hey_n may_v cry_v till_o the_o breath_n go_v out_o of_o their_o body_n know_v you_o â—ot_n that_o all_o you_o that_o be_v baptize_v be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o into_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n that_o you_o may_v die_v unto_o sin_n â—nd_v live_v unto_o god_n but_o who_o do_v hear_v who_o heart_n be_v â—o_o prick_v that_o they_o cry_v man_n and_o brethren_n what_o shall_v we_o do_v sound_v a_o trumpet_n in_o a_o dead_a man_n ear_n he_o move_v not_o he_o â—eares_n not_o and_o sure_o so_o dead_a be_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n that_o how_o â—owde_a and_o often_o soever_o the_o trumpet_n of_o god_n voice_n sound_n unto_o we_o a_o retreat_n from_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n unto_o newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n yet_o we_o hear_v it_o not_o we_o be_v not_o at_o all_o move_v â—herewith_o o_o my_o brethren_n the_o very_a meditation_n of_o our_o baptism_n with_o ourselves_o and_o the_o see_v of_o the_o same_o administer_v unto_o other_o shall_v sufficient_o preach_v unto_o we_o mortification_n â—rom_o dead_a work_n and_o sanctification_n in_o holiness_n of_o life_n especial_o baptism_n be_v so_o notable_a a_o resemblance_n of_o christ_n â—is_n death_n and_o resurrection_n as_o that_o it_o do_v most_o lively_o represent_v unto_o we_o 1._o our_o remission_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n â—n_o that_o our_o soul_n be_v so_o cleanse_v by_o the_o spirit_n from_o the_o filthiness_n â—f_a sin_n even_o as_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o body_n be_v wash_v with_o water_n â—_o our_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n in_o that_o after_o the_o wash_n by_o the_o spirit_n we_o rise_v again_o cleanse_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n let_v these_o thing_n man_n and_o brethren_n sink_v deep_a into_o your_o soul_n let_v the_o meditation_n of_o your_o baptism_n call_v to_o your_o remembrance_n the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n and_o let_v all_o these_o stir_v you_o up_o unto_o newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n that_o as_o he_o be_v exalt_v rise_v from_o death_n unto_o life_n so_o you_o may_v be_v exalt_v rise_v out_o of_o your_o sâ—â—â—_n to_o live_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n the_o second_o thing_n which_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n may_v teach_v we_o be_v that_o our_o body_n also_o howsoever_o they_o be_v turn_v into_o duâ—â—_n tear_v of_o beast_n or_o devour_v of_o fish_n yet_o shall_v rise_v again_o at_o that_o day_n for_o his_o resurrection_n be_v a_o most_o certain_a and_o sure_a pledge_n of_o our_o resurrection_n and_o therefore_o be_v he_o call_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o they_o that_o sleep_n because_o as_o in_o the_o first_o fruit_n which_o be_v offer_v by_o the_o law_n 15.20_o 1_o co._n 15.20_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o corn_n be_v sanctify_v so_o in_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n we_o have_v a_o most_o sure_o pledge_v of_o our_o resurrection_n but_o yet_o this_o withal_o thou_o must_v note_v that_o unless_o thou_o have_v part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n thou_o shall_v never_o have_v part_n in_o the_o second_o i_o unless_o thou_o first_o in_o this_o life_n rise_v from_o sin_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n thou_o shall_v never_o rise_v again_o after_o this_o life_n into_o glory_n but_o only_o unto_o everlasting_a condemnation_n which_o be_v call_v the_o second_o death_n unto_o you_o therefore_o i_o say_v as_o paul_n speak_v to_o the_o roman_n if_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o 8.11_o rom._n 8.11_o than_o he_o that_o raise_v christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n and_o by_o this_o yet_o know_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o you_o if_o you_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o spirit_n and_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n iâ—_n newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n o_o strive_v to_o have_v your_o second_o resurrection_n into_o glory_n assure_v unto_o you_o by_o your_o first_o resurrection_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n bless_a and_o holy_a be_v he_o that_o have_v pâ—â—_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n 20.6_o apec_n 20.6_o for_o on_o such_o the_o second_o death_n have_v no_o
powâ—â—_n such_o enter_v not_o into_o condemnation_n but_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o second_o resurrection_n lecture_n xxx_o philip_n 2._o verse_n 9_o 10._o and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n bow_n etc._n etc._n and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n etc._n etc._n where_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v that_o god_n give_v unto_o christ_n after_o his_o resurrection_n any_o new_a name_n which_o he_o have_v not_o before_o for_o as_o before_o so_o after_o and_o as_o after_o so_o before_o he_o be_v and_o be_v call_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o true_a light_n at_o the_o world_n faithful_a and_o true_a holy_a and_o just_a â—he_v apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n a_o priest_n after_o â—he_n order_n of_o melchisedech_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n the_o â—ead_a of_o the_o church_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n jesus_n christ_n the_o â—mage_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o god_n neither_o have_v he_o any_o name_n after_o his_o resurrection_n which_o he_o have_v not_o beâ—ore_o but_o by_o a_o name_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o this_o place_n glory_n â—nd_v honour_n and_o majesty_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o thing_n creaâ—ed_v as_o the_o same_o word_n be_v elsewhere_o use_v 1.21_o eph._n 1.21_o ephes_n 1.21_o so_o that_o when_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n have_v give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n â—he_v meaning_n be_v that_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o christ_n jesus_n from_o â—he_n dead_a have_v so_o high_o exalt_v he_o in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n â—hat_n he_o have_v give_v he_o all_o power_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n â—ll_a dominion_n over_o all_o creature_n whatsoever_o and_o the_o same_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v with_o he_o from_o the_o beginning_n so_o that_o now_o he_o â—eigneth_v and_o rule_v with_o he_o king_n over_o all_o and_o bless_v for_o ever_o now_o this_o power_n dominion_n and_o glory_n whereunto_o christ_n jesus_n after_o his_o resurrection_n be_v exalt_v be_v further_a open_v and_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o by_o that_o subjection_n and_o worship_n which_o all_o thing_n create_v now_o owe_v and_o at_o length_n shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o in_o these_o word_n that_o at_o the_o name_n etc._n etc._n 2._o by_o that_o acknowledgement_n whereby_o all_o creature_n now_o ought_v and_o at_o length_n shall_v confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o these_o word_n and_o that_o every_o tongâ—â—_n etc._n etc._n the_o sum_n then_o in_o brief_a of_o the_o apostle_n his_o meaning_n iâ—_n these_o word_n be_v this_o that_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o christ_n jeâ—â—â—_n from_o the_o dead_a have_v crown_v he_o with_o such_o honour_n and_o glory_n above_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o in_o earth_n or_o under_o the_o earth_n that_o they_o all_o do_v or_o shall_v bow_v unto_o he_o be_v subject_a under_o his_o foot_n and_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o who_o be_v cruel_o disdainful_o and_o despiteful_o handle_v and_o crucify_v be_v king_n and_o lord_n and_o god_n bless_v for_o ever_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o these_o word_n therefore_o i_o observe_v 4._o principal_a point_n 1._o the_o great_a honour_n and_o glory_n wherewithal_o christ_n be_v croâ—ned_v after_o his_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n set_v down_o in_o these_o word_n and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o subjection_n and_o worship_n which_o all_o creature_n owe_v and_o at_o length_n shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o set_v down_o as_o a_o branch_n and_o a_o end_n of_o hit_v glorification_n it_o these_o word_n that_o at_o the_o name_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o confession_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o all_o creature_n that_o jesus_n christ_n crucify_v be_v the_o lord_n over_o all_o and_o that_o all_o power_n belong_v to_o he_o both_o in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n set_v down_o as_o a_o other_o branch_n and_o end_n of_o his_o glorification_n in_o these_o word_n and_o that_o every_o tongue_n etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o issue_n of_o the_o whole_a which_o be_v that_o the_o whole_a glorification_n of_o christ_n redound_v to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n the_o father_n set_v down_o in_o these_o word_n unto_o the_o glory_n etc._n etc._n touch_v the_o 1._o point_n viz._n the_o great_a honour_n and_o glory_n wherewithal_o christ_n be_v crown_v after_o his_o resurrection_n which_o our_o apostle_n here_o signify_v by_o the_o name_n which_o god_n give_v unto_o he_o above_o every_o name_n the_o apostle_n to_o the_o hebrews_n give_v most_o evident_a testimony_n thereunto_o 2.9_o heb._n 2.9_o when_o he_o say_v but_o we_o see_v jesus_n crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n which_o be_v make_v a_o little_a inferior_a to_o the_o angel_n that_o he_o may_v suffer_v death_n as_o if_o the_o apostle_n shall_v have_v say_v that_o jesus_n which_o in_o no_o sort_n take_v on_o he_o the_o nature_n of_o angel_n but_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n even_o flesh_n &_o blood_n and_o mortality_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v suffer_v death_n for_o our_o sin_n he_o now_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a be_v crown_v with_o honour_n and_o glory_n even_o unto_o he_o be_v give_v the_o excellency_n of_o all_o dignity_n far_o above_o all_o thing_n create_v whatsoever_o the_o â—â—me_n also_o be_v further_o confirm_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o our_o apostle_n to_o the_o ephesian_n where_o he_o say_v 1.20_o eph._n 1.20_o that_o god_n raise_v up_o christ_n â—esus_fw-la from_o the_o dead_a and_o set_v he_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n far_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o might_n and_o domination_n and_o every_o name_n that_o be_v name_v not_o in_o this_o world_n only_o 21._o 21._o but_o also_o in_o that_o that_o be_v to_o come_v etc._n etc._n where_o the_o apostle_n most_o plain_o show_v how_o high_o christ_n be_v exalt_v above_o all_o creature_n whatsoever_o after_o that_o god_n have_v raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a now_o â—f_n you_o ask_v i_o what_o be_v that_o majesty_n and_o excellency_n of_o dignity_n whereunto_o christ_n be_v exalt_v after_o his_o resurrection_n i_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v that_o glory_n wherewithal_o christ_n before_o his_o passion_n pray_v to_o be_v glorify_v when_o he_o thus_o pray_v 17.5_o joh._n 17.5_o glorify_v i_o â—hou_a father_n with_o thy_o own_o self_n with_o the_o glory_n which_o i_o have_v with_o â—hee_o before_o the_o world_n be_v the_o glory_n then_o whereunto_o christ_n be_v exalt_v after_o his_o resurrection_n be_v his_o own_o glory_n that_o â—lory_n which_o he_o have_v before_o his_o incarnation_n even_o before_o the_o â—orld_n be_v with_o his_o father_n that_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v when_o be_v in_o the_o form_n of_o god_n he_o think_v it_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v eguall_a with_o god_n for_o we_o know_v that_o 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the_o foul_a spirit_n and_o they_o obey_v he_o and_o of_o all_o man_n it_o be_v true_a that_o unto_o one_o he_o say_v go_v â—nd_v he_o go_v and_o to_o another_o come_v and_o he_o come_v thus_o â—hen_o it_o appear_v that_o christ_n after_o his_o resurrection_n both_o be_v high_o exalt_v unto_o all_o honour_n and_o glory_n and_o that_o his_o glory_n be_v and_o be_v that_o absolute_a lordship_n and_o sovereignty_n which_o he_o have_v over_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n yea_o he_o be_v exalt_v unto_o that_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v with_o the_o father_n before_o the_o world_n be_v if_o now_o again_o it_o be_v demand_v whether_o christ_n be_v exalt_v unto_o this_o glory_n and_o dignity_n according_a to_o both_o his_o nature_n both_o his_o godhead_n and_o his_o manhood_n i_o answer_v
superstition_n by_o bow_v the_o knee_n â—e_v apostle_n here_o mean_v that_o subjection_n and_o worship_n which_o â—_o creature_n aught_o continual_o to_o perform_v and_o which_o all_o nature_n shall_v perform_v to_o christ_n in_o that_o day_n some_o willing_o â—d_a cheerful_o as_o holy_a man_n and_o angel_n some_o unwilling_o â—d_a to_o their_o confusion_n as_o the_o devil_n and_o wicked_a man_n his_o instrument_n for_o so_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o prophet_n use_v the_o same_o phrase_n of_o speech_n 45.23_o esa_n 45.23_o where_o he_o say_v every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v unto_o i_o that_o be_v shall_v be_v subject_a to_o i_o and_o worship_v i_o here_o then_o be_v a_o duty_n prescribe_v necessary_o to_o be_v perform_v of_o every_o christian_a which_o be_v to_o glorify_v he_o who_o be_v exalt_v into_o the_o height_n of_o glory_n both_o in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o spiritâ—_n to_o worship_v he_o with_o holy_a worship_n to_o subject_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o in_o all_o obedience_n 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but_o behold_v 〈◊〉_d obey_v his_o will_n be_v better_a than_o cap_v and_o kneel_v or_o all_o outward_a ceremony_n whatsoever_o yet_o mistake_v i_o not_o i_o beseeâ—â—_n you_o as_o though_o i_o think_v that_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n of_o christ_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o god_n of_o the_o father_n of_o the_o son_n or_o of_o thâ—_n holy_a ghost_n be_v name_n of_o ordinary_a account_n and_o reckon_n or_o to_o be_v pass_v over_o without_o reverence_n as_o other_o name_n nay_o whensoever_o we_o hear_v or_o speak_v or_o think_v of_o they_o we_o be_v â—o_o reverence_v the_o majesty_n of_o god_n signify_v thereby_o and_o feare-â—ill_a it_o may_v be_v to_o they_o that_o think_v or_o speak_v of_o they_o profane_o or_o light_o or_o upon_o each_o light_n and_o trifle_a occasion_n â—r_o otherwise_o than_o without_o great_a reverence_n and_o fear_n that_o the_o â—ord_n will_v not_o hold_v they_o guiltless_a but_o this_o i_o say_v that_o neither_o â—he_n sound_n of_o these_o syllable_n of_o jesus_n 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10.11_o that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n beâ—_n both_o of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n and_o thâ—â—gâ—_n under_o etc._n etc._n now_o before_o we_o proceed_v unto_o the_o next_o point_n it_o the_o word_n follow_v one_o or_o two_o doubt_n arise_v from_o these_o word_n be_v first_o to_o be_v resolve_v and_o answer_v the_o apostle_n say_v that_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o christ_n be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o a_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n bow_n etc._n etc._n that_o be_v that_o all_o creature_n shall_v be_v subject_a unto_o he_o and_o worship_v he_o heretheâ—_n it_o may_v be_v doubt_v and_o demand_v how_o it_o be_v that_o all_o creature_n be_v not_o subject_a unto_o christ_n that_o all_o creature_n do_v not_o worship_v he_o for_o not_o only_o the_o devil_n in_o hell_n but_o likewise_o many_o wicked_a man_n instrument_n of_o satan_n here_o on_o earth_n be_v so_o far_o from_o 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of_o his_o kingdom_n that_o still_o there_o be_v enemy_n unto_o hiâ—_n kingdom_n that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v both_o by_o the_o victorâ—_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o his_o saint_n here_o on_o earth_n over_o these_o enemy_n and_o likewise_o by_o the_o victory_n which_o himself_o shall_v haâ—â—_n over_o they_o in_o that_o day_n when_o their_o face_n shall_v gather_v blackness_n and_o darkness_n before_o he_o and_o when_o he_o shall_v adjudge_v they_o â—nto_o that_o tophet_n prepare_v of_o old_a 30.33_o esa_n 30.33_o the_o burning_z whereof_o be_v fire_n and_o â—uch_v wood_n and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o lord_n like_o a_o river_n of_o brimstone_n â—oth_v kindle_v it_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v but_o to_o answer_v unto_o â—he_n question_n how_o
exhortation_n itself_o vers_fw-la 12._o second_o the_o reason_n thereof_o vers_fw-la 13._o the_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n unto_o the_o philippian_n and_o in_o they_o unto_o we_o be_v that_o we_o will_v run_v forâ—ard_v in_o the_o race_n of_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v unto_o salvation_n with_o all_o humbleness_n of_o mind_n and_o in_o all_o obedience_n unâ—â—_n god_n for_o when_o the_o apostle_n say_v make_v a_o end_n of_o your_o own_o valuation_n therein_o he_o exhort_v thus_o much_o in_o effect_n that_o as_o we_o â—ave_n begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n so_o we_o will_v go_v forward_o and_o make_v â—_o end_n in_o the_o spirit_n as_o we_o have_v enter_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v unto_o life_n so_o we_o will_v persevere_v and_o conâ—â—nue_v in_o the_o same_o way_n and_o follow_v hard_a towards_o the_o mark_n for_o be_v price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n for_o by_o â—luation_n the_o apostle_n here_o mean_v not_o as_o often_o elsewhere_o he_o â—oth_v that_o glory_n and_o immortality_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o in_o â—eaven_n and_o which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o call_n but_o he_o mean_v â—e_n whole_a course_n of_o godliness_n which_o lead_v unto_o salvation_n â—e_v whole_a path_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v we_o â—_o walk_v in_o so_o that_o when_o he_o say_v make_v a_o end_n of_o your_o own_o â—luation_n it_o be_v as_o if_o the_o apostle_n have_v say_v let_v it_o not_o seem_v enough_o â—nto_o you_o to_o have_v begin_v well_o but_o continue_v to_o walk_v in_o â—hose_n good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v you_o to_o walk_v â—n_v as_o you_o have_v begin_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o â—luation_n so_o make_v a_o end_n therein_o and_o run_v unto_o the_o end_n â—he_v race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o you_o when_o the_o apostle_n add_v make_v a_o end_n of_o your_o own_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a he_o show_v the_o manner_n how_o 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into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n and_o so_o say_v s._n â—ohn_n we_o have_v and_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a 2.1.2_o joh._n 2.1.2_o use_v he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n of_o our_o sin_n again_o 53.9_o esa_n 53.9_o why_o be_v he_o obedient_a unto_o the_o father_n to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n be_v it_o for_o himself_o nay_o be_v ever_o do_v any_o wickedness_n neither_o be_v any_o guile_n find_v in_o his_o mouth_n â—t_z be_v not_o for_o himself_o but_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o â—hich_v be_v under_o the_o law_n and_o purchase_v righteousness_n for_o us._n so_o say_v the_o apostle_n god_n send_v forth_o his_o son_n make_v of_o a_o woman_n 4.4.5_o gal._n 4.4.5_o â—nd_v make_v under_o the_o law_n that_o he_o may_v redeem_v they_o which_o
with_o kind_a speech_n and_o in_o all_o love_a manner_n wiâ—â—_n my_o belove_a my_o little_a child_n my_o dear_a brethren_n thâ—_n must_v you_o study_v so_o to_o approve_v yourselves_o both_o unto_o god_n and_o man_n as_o that_o we_o may_v speak_v unto_o you_o as_o unto_o our_o belove_a unto_o our_o brethren_n etc._n etc._n otherwise_o as_o christ_n come_v not_o 〈◊〉_d all_o with_o this_o fear_v not_o little_a flock_n but_o unto_o some_o with_o this_o o_o generation_n of_o viper_n how_o can_v you_o speak_v good_a thing_n when_o you_o 〈◊〉_d evil_a and_o as_o the_o apostle_n come_v not_o to_o all_o with_o this_o i_o beseech_v you_o brethren_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n but_o unto_o some_o with_o this_o o_o foolish_a galathian_o who_o have_v be_v witch_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v not_o obey_v truth_n so_o you_o must_v look_v that_o as_o sometime_o we_o come_v in_o â—e_n and_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n so_o sometime_o we_o shall_v â—me_v unto_o you_o with_o a_o rod_n and_o 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year_n or_o two_o they_o will_v harken_v and_o obey_v they_o will_v make_v a_o good_a sheâ—_n of_o love_v and_o like_v the_o word_n and_o many_o thing_n they_o will_v do_v well_o but_o after_o a_o while_o they_o will_v loathe_v this_o heavenly_a mannâ—_n and_o in_o their_o heart_n return_v unto_o the_o flesh_n pot_n of_o egypt_n 2.22.21_o 2_o pet._n 2.22.21_o or_o a_o peter_n speak_v with_o the_o dog_n they_o will_v return_v unto_o his_o vomit_n and_o with_o the_o sow_n unto_o her_o wallow_n in_o the_o mire_n man_n and_o brethren_n we_o must_v not_o be_v like_a unto_o such_o man_n for_o as_o peter_n speak_v in_o the_o same_o place_n it_o have_v be_v better_a for_o such_o man_n not_o a_o have_v know_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n then_o after_o they_o have_v know_v it_o to_o turn_v from_o the_o holy_a commandment_n give_v unto_o they_o we_o must_v have_v taste_v of_o the_o good_a word_n of_o god_n â—nd_v have_v begin_v to_o forsake_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n 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heavenly_a jerusalem_n lecture_n xxxiii_o philip_n 2._o verse_n 12_o 13._o so_o make_v a_o end_n of_o your_o own_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a for_o it_o be_v god_n that_o work_v in_o you_o etc._n etc._n make_v a_o end_n of_o your_o own_o salvation_n the_o rhemist_n read_v thus_o out_o of_o the_o vulgar_a translation_n work_v your_o salvation_n out_o of_o which_o read_v that_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n by_o work_n be_v by_o some_o in_o part_n maintain_v do_v our_o apostle_n then_o in_o this_o place_n teach_v we_o that_o we_o be_v to_o work_v our_o salvation_n so_o that_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o work_n we_o may_v obtain_v salvation_n sure_o in_o
that_o as_o the_o beginning_n and_o progress_n be_v in_o 〈◊〉_d spirit_n so_o the_o end_n also_o may_v be_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o after_o the_o 〈◊〉_d run_v we_o may_v have_v eternal_a life_n it_o be_v a_o good_a thing_n to_o begin_v well_o but_o how_o little_a it_o profit_v we_o unless_o we_o continue_v leâ—â—_n example_n of_o lot_n wife_n who_o temporal_a punishment_n becâ—â—â—_n she_o look_v back_o unto_o sodom_n be_v register_v in_o the_o old_a and_o 〈◊〉_d example_n of_o judas_n the_o betrayer_n of_o christ_n who_o fearful_a end_n because_o he_o go_v astray_o from_o that_o ministration_n and_o apostle_n 〈◊〉_d which_o he_o have_v obtain_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v râ—â—stred_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n 9.24_o 1_o cor._n 9.24_o bear_v witness_n know_v you_o not_o 〈◊〉_d the_o apostle_n that_o they_o which_o run_v in_o a_o race_n run_v all_o yet_o â—â—e_v receive_v the_o price_n namely_o he_o that_o run_v to_o the_o end_n so_o 〈◊〉_d say_v the_o apostle_n that_o you_o may_v obtain_v how_o be_v that_o that_o be_v to_o the_o end_n run_v to_o the_o end_n that_o you_o may_v obtain_v the_o priâ—â—â—_n for_o none_o be_v crown_v but_o they_o that_o strive_v as_o they_o ought_v 〈◊〉_d do_v 2.5_o 2_o tim._n 2.5_o now_o who_o be_v they_o that_o strive_v as_o they_o ought_v to_o do_v bâ—â—_n they_o that_o without_o faint_v and_o fail_v in_o the_o way_n hold_v our_o unto_o the_o end_n in_o most_o miserable_a case_n then_o be_v they_o that_o like_o 〈◊〉_d church_n of_o ephesus_n forsake_v their_o first_o love_n that_o be_v that_o have_v â—â—ce_o follow_v the_o truth_n in_o love_n and_o embrace_v pure_a religion_n use_v walk_v in_o the_o path_n of_o righteousness_n do_v afterward_o fall_v â—ay_n and_o run_v themselves_o upon_o the_o rock_n either_o of_o error_n opinion_n or_o of_o corruption_n in_o life_n 9.62_o luk_n 9.62_o no_o man_n say_v christ_n that_o â—â—teth_v his_o hand_n to_o the_o plough_n and_o look_v back_o be_v apt_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v further_a 2.21_o 2_o pet._n 2.21_o that_o it_o have_v be_v â—â—ter_n for_o they_o not_o to_o have_v know_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n than_o â—er_o they_o have_v know_v it_o to_o turn_v from_o the_o holy_a commandment_n â—â—en_o unto_o they_o the_o reason_n be_v give_v by_o the_o apostle_n 10.26_o heb._n 10.26_o for_o if_o we_o â—ue_v willing_o after_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o â—th_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n 27._o 27._o but_o a_o fearful_a king_n for_o of_o judgement_n and_o violent_a fire_n which_o shall_v devour_v the_o adversary_n take_v heed_n therefore_o brethren_n 3.12_o heb._n 3.12_o lest_o at_o any_o time_n there_o in_o any_o of_o you_o a_o evil_a heart_n and_o unfaithful_a to_o depart_v away_o from_o 〈◊〉_d live_a lord_n for_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n 14._o 14._o if_o we_o keep_v â—e_n unto_o the_o end_n the_o beginning_n wherewith_o we_o be_v uphold_v let_v run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n all_o out_o that_o be_v set_v before_o us._n â—ur_n saviour_n christ_n do_v so_o before_o we_o 12.2_o heb._n 12.2_o who_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v â—ore_o he_o enduree_v the_o cross_n and_o despise_v the_o shame_n and_o shall_v â—e_n be_v weary_a and_o faith_n in_o our_o mind_n we_o serve_v a_o most_o bountiful_a lord_n which_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n liberal_o let_v we_o serve_v â—â—en_o with_o all_o that_o we_o have_v we_o serve_v a_o most_o love_a lord_n no_o will_v not_o change_v his_o favour_n for_o ever_o let_v we_o not_o serve_v he_o â—e_v a_o time_n but_o for_o ever_o and_o this_o let_v we_o know_v for_o a_o surety_n â—t_z if_o at_o our_o last_o end_n when_o death_n do_v summon_v we_o to_o yield_v â—r_o body_v unto_o the_o grave_n and_o our_o spirit_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o â—m_n that_o give_v they_o if_o then_o with_o paul_n we_o can_v say_v i_o have_v fight_v good_a fight_n i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n i_o have_v 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hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n be_v bless_v and_o consequent_o the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o we_o read_v that_o abraham_n willingness_n to_o offer_v up_o his_o only_a beget_v son_n isaac_n for_o a_o burn_a offering_n unto_o the_o lord_n 22.12_o gen._n 22.12_o be_v accept_v with_o god_n for_o as_o sure_a a_o proof_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o obedience_n as_o if_o he_o have_v offer_v he_o up_o indeed_o insomuch_o that_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o willingness_n thereunto_o the_o apostle_n plain_o say_v that_o he_o do_v offer_v up_o isaac_n when_o he_o be_v try_v 2.21_o heb._n 1â—_n 17_o jam._n 2.21_o so_o little_a difference_n the_o holy_a ghost_n put_v between_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n when_o the_o will_n be_v incline_v unto_o that_o which_o be_v good_a 28.2_o 1_o chro._n 28.2_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o david_n willingness_n and_o desire_n to_o build_v a_o temple_n unto_o the_o lord_n he_o build_v it_o not_o yet_o his_o purpose_n and_o desire_v to_o have_v build_v it_o be_v accept_v with_o god_n and_o general_o this_o be_v true_a that_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n be_v accept_v with_o god_n as_o the_o deed_n so_o that_o the_o will_n and_o desiâ—e_v and_o endeavour_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n without_o rebuke_n do_v plain_o sâ—ew_v we_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o be_v accept_v with_o god_n as_o if_o we_o walk_v holy_a and_o without_o blame_n the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v say_v of_o strive_v against_o sin_n that_o even_o the_o very_a strive_v against_o sin_n do_v plain_o show_v we_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o proof_n whereof_o what_o need_v any_o other_o than_o that_o example_n of_o the_o
bless_a apostle_n paul_n who_o have_v register_v such_o a_o dangerous_a fight_n in_o himself_o between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n that_o it_o make_v he_o cry_v out_o o_o 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 the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o yet_o because_o in_o his_o inner_a man_n and_o in_o his_o spirit_n he_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n he_o add_v immediate_o in_o the_o next_o word_n follow_v 25._o 25._o i_o thank_v my_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o show_v that_o in_o the_o strife_n the_o flesh_n take_v the_o foil_n &_o he_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o lord_n &_o christ_n do_v stand_v the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n make_v he_o to_o cry_v o_o wretched_a man_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o conquest_n of_o the_o spirit_n make_v he_o to_o add_v i_o thank_v god_n etc._n etc._n such_o a_o strife_n &_o fight_v the_o bless_a apostle_n have_v in_o himself_o and_o such_o a_o strife_n &_o fight_v all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n have_v within_o themselves_o &_o this_o strive_n in_o they_o be_v a_o witness_n unto_o they_o that_o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o to_o turn_v a_o little_a aside_o unto_o the_o son_n of_o belial_n &_o child_n of_o disobedience_n what_o strife_n or_o fight_n at_o all_o be_v there_o in_o they_o betwixt_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n what_o deny_v of_o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n what_o care_n to_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n unto_o the_o spirit_n what_o fly_v of_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n what_o love_n of_o god_n or_o good_a man_n what_o desire_v to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n be_v in_o they_o at_o all_o nay_o contrariwise_o they_o delight_v in_o unrighteousness_n &_o sell_v themselves_o to_o work_v wickedness_n they_o commit_v sin_n even_o with_o greediness_n &_o glad_o give_v their_o member_n servant_n to_o uncleanness_n and_o to_o iniquity_n to_o 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see_v what_o shall_v be_v our_o study_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n to_o wit_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v blameless_a &_o that_o we_o may_v be_v pure_a so_o that_o we_o may_v be_v know_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o unto_o those_o among_o who_o we_o live_v you_o see_v likewise_o how_o this_o may_v be_v know_v not_o unto_o other_o only_o but_o unto_o ourselves_o both_o unto_o ourselves_o &_o other_o even_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n 16._o rom._n 8_o 16._o which_o both_o witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o which_o by_o the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n which_o it_o work_v in_o we_o show_v asmuch_o unto_o other_o and_o howsoever_o our_o sanctification_n here_o in_o this_o life_n be_v unperfit_a yet_o you_o see_v that_o our_o very_a strive_v against_o sin_n and_o our_o desire_n to_o be_v holy_a and_o without_o rebuke_n plain_o do_v and_o may_v show_v both_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o unto_o other_o that_o we_o 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prove_v unto_o us._n let_v that_o one_o place_n in_o deuterenomie_n serve_v for_o all_o the_o rest_n where_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v great_a promise_n of_o blessing_n unto_o they_o that_o obey_v his_o commandment_n afterward_o threaten_v curse_n and_o plague_n unto_o they_o that_o will_v not_o obey_v his_o voice_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o among_o other_o of_o those_o plague_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v bring_v upon_o they_o 28.2.3.15_o deut._n 28.2.3.15_o it_o be_v say_v the_o lord_n shall_v smite_v thou_o with_o a_o consumption_n and_o with_o the_o fever_n and_o with_o a_o burn_a ague_n and_o with_o a_o fervent_a heat_n etc._n etc._n where_o you_o see_v plain_o that_o consumption_n and_o fever_n and_o hot-burning_a ague_n and_o such_o like_a disease_n be_v reckon_v among_o those_o plague_n and_o rod_n of_o his_o wrath_n wherewith_o he_o punish_v the_o sin_n of_o that_o land_n 22_o 22_o or_o that_o country_n or_o that_o town_n or_o that_o people_n whatsoever_o that_o will_v not_o hearken_v unto_o his_o voice_n nor_o obey_v his_o commandment_n and_o may_v we_o not_o just_o fear_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v take_v this_o rod_n into_o his_o hand_n and_o already_o begin_v to_o punish_v we_o therewith_o look_v unto_o the_o disobedience_n and_o rebellion_n and_o neglect_v of_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n that_o be_v general_o among_o we_o and_o see_v whether_o we_o have_v not_o give_v he_o cause_n to_o take_v this_o rod_n and_o to_o punish_v we_o therewith_o again_o look_v unto_o such_o hot_a ague_n unto_o such_o sharp_a and_o strange_a and_o pestilential_a disease_n and_o sickness_n as_o be_v now_o general_o among_o we_o and_o see_v whether_o he_o have_v not_o begin_v to_o do_v with_o we_o as_o he_o threaten_v in_o his_o law_n sure_o for_o our_o sin_n even_o because_o we_o have_v not_o obey_v his_o voice_n and_o do_v after_o his_o commandment_n he_o have_v take_v his_o rod_n and_o already_o begin_v thus_o to_o punish_v we_o therewith_o and_o this_o rod_n of_o his_o wrath_n as_o we_o ourselves_o may_v see_v he_o do_v lay_v even_o upon_o his_o own_o child_n and_o faithful_a servant_n aswell_o as_o he_o do_v upon_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a of_o the_o earth_n but_o yet_o with_o this_o difference_n upon_o the_o ungodly_a he_o lay_v this_o rod_n of_o his_o wrath_n in_o wrath_n and_o displeasure_n to_o render_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o the_o wickedness_n of_o their_o way_n the_o same_o rod_n also_o he_o lay_v upon_o his_o child_n not_o in_o wrath_n but_o in_o love_n to_o reform_v they_o and_o to_o reclaim_v they_o from_o the_o wickedness_n of_o their_o way_n upon_o the_o ungodly_a he_o lay_v this_o rod_n and_o the_o stroke_n thereof_o enrage_v they_o against_o god_n so_o that_o in_o their_o sickness_n they_o be_v not_o only_o with_o out_o all_o comfort_n and_o patience_n but_o like_v unto_o curse_a cain_n they_o cry_v my_o sickness_n be_v great_a than_o i_o be_o able_a to_o bear_v why_o be_o i_o thus_o what_o a_o severe_a judge_n be_v this_o that_o lie_v his_o hand_n so_o heavy_o upon_o i_o the_o same_o rod_n also_o he_o lie_v upon_o his_o child_n but_o he_o give_v they_o patience_n under_o the_o rod_n and_o strength_n to_o bear_v whatsoever_o he_o lay_v upon_o they_o so_o that_o in_o their_o sickness_n they_o be_v comfortable_a both_o in_o themselves_o and_o unto_o other_o so_o that_o albeit_o the_o same_o rod_n lie_v upon_o both_o yet_o do_v god_n lay_v it_o upon_o they_o with_o great_a difference_n which_o yet_o will_v better_v and_o more_o plain_o appear_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o shall_v brief_o touch_v some_o of_o those_o reason_n why_o he_o lie_v this_o rod_n upon_o his_o child_n why_o his_o child_n be_v visit_v with_o sickness_n one_o reason_n be_v as_o
the_o apostle_n say_v 11.32_o 1_o cor._n 11.32_o that_o be_v chastened_a of_o the_o lord_n they_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n for_o such_o be_v the_o love_a mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n towards_o his_o child_n that_o when_o they_o have_v either_o omit_v some_o such_o duty_n as_o they_o ought_v to_o have_v perform_v or_o commit_v some_o such_o sin_n as_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o have_v do_v he_o as_o a_o love_a father_n towards_o his_o tender_a child_n who_o he_o dear_o love_v correct_v and_o chastise_v they_o with_o the_o rod_n of_o sickness_n or_o weakness_n or_o some_o such_o like_a rod_n that_o so_o they_o may_v see_v their_o own_o error_n and_o be_v heal_v for_o this_o cause_n say_v the_o apostle_n many_o be_v weak_a and_o sick_a among_o you_o 30._o 30._o and_o many_o sleep_n for_o this_o cause_n for_o what_o cause_n even_o for_o not_o discern_v the_o lord_n his_o body_n in_o come_v unto_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o which_o place_n the_o apostle_n plain_o show_v that_o therefore_o many_o of_o god_n child_n be_v weak_a and_o sick_a and_o die_v even_o because_o they_o do_v not_o due_o and_o diligent_o examine_v themselves_o before_o they_o come_v unto_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o lord_n his_o supper_n but_o say_v he_o when_o we_o be_v judge_v and_o punish_v we_o be_v chastened_a of_o the_o lord_n as_o child_n of_o their_o father_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n even_o with_o the_o wicked_a man_n of_o the_o world_n who_o portion_n be_v in_o the_o lake_n that_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n for_o ever_o sometime_o than_o god_n child_n be_v sick_a that_o so_o their_o error_n or_o their_o negligence_n or_o their_o wickedness_n may_v be_v reform_v and_o they_o bring_v into_o the_o right_a way_n wherein_o they_o shall_v walk_v another_o reason_n be_v that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v stay_v from_o such_o inordinate_a way_n as_o whereunto_o natural_o they_o be_v 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why_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v sick_a sometime_o be_v that_o thereby_o he_o may_v make_v trial_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o of_o their_o patience_n to_o see_v whether_o they_o can_v be_v conrent_a as_o to_o receive_v health_n so_o to_o receive_v sickness_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o whether_o as_o in_o health_n so_o in_o sickness_n they_o will_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o his_o will_n for_o both_o health_n and_o sickness_n they_o be_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o both_o in_o health_n and_o in_o sickness_n we_o shall_v put_v our_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o will_n yet_o so_o choice_n we_o be_v that_o we_o can_v be_v content_a to_o receive_v health_n from_o the_o lord_n but_o hardly_o to_o receive_v sickness_n from_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o weak_a we_o be_v even_o the_o best_a of_o we_o that_o howsoever_o we_o do_v in_o health_n yet_o in_o sickness_n we_o can_v hardly_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n his_o will_n and_o oftentimes_o more_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o physician_n then_o in_o the_o lord_n 16._o 2_o cron._n 16._o as_o we_o read_v that_o that_o good_a king_n of_o judah_n asa_n do_v therein_o decline_v from_o that_o right_a path_n wherein_o he_o ought_v to_o have_v walk_v sometime_o then_o as_o i_o say_v god_n child_n be_v sick_a that_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n may_v so_o try_v whether_o they_o will_v still_o cleave_v fast_o unto_o he_o and_o patient_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o his_o will_n a_o four_o reason_n why_o the_o loâ—d_n sometime_o visit_v his_o child_n with_o sickness_n be_v that_o they_o also_o may_v have_v a_o far_a trial_n of_o the_o merciful_a goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n towards_o they_o for_o albeit_o his_o child_n be_v never_o without_o great_a experience_n of_o his_o merciful_a goodness_n towards_o they_o yet_o wherein_o have_v they_o great_a experience_n thereof_o and_o wherein_o their_o soul_n more_o to_o rejoice_v then_o that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o sickness_n he_o assi_v they_o with_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o give_v they_o strength_n and_o patience_n to_o endure_v what_o he_o lay_v upon_o they_o and_o suffer_v not_o their_o faith_n or_o their_o hope_n to_o fail_v but_o so_o prepare_v they_o unto_o he_o that_o come_v death_n come_v life_n they_o can_v willing_o embrace_v either_o because_o they_o know_v that_o come_v death_n come_v life_n they_o be_v the_o lord_n a_o especial_a great_a goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n towards_o his_o child_n whereof_o they_o have_v such_o trial_n in_o time_n of_o their_o sickness_n as_o that_o thereby_o not_o themselves_n alone_o but_o such_o as_o be_v about_o they_o be_v and_o may_v be_v great_o comfort_v and_o sometime_o no_o doubt_n they_o be_v sick_a that_o see_v the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n towards_o they_o in_o time_n of_o their_o sickness_n they_o may_v the_o rather_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n and_o study_v to_o glorify_v his_o name_n in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o health_n not_o to_o trouble_v you_o with_o more_o reason_n hereof_o the_o last_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n visit_v his_o child_n with_o sickness_n be_v to_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n both_o of_o that_o sin_n which_o dwell_v in_o they_o and_o also_o of_o their_o mortality_n for_o sickness_n be_v both_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n and_o also_o the_o harbinger_n of_o death_n for_o howsoever_o sin_n be_v not_o the_o only_a cause_n wherefore_o sickness_n come_v yet_o be_v it_o always_o a_o cause_n wherefore_o it_o be_v send_v insomuch_o that_o we_o see_v when_o our_o saviour_n heal_v some_o that_o be_v sick_a he_o will_v say_v sometime_o unto_o they_o some_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o 2._o math._n 9_o 2._o in_o which_o speech_n he_o give_v they_o this_o note_n that_o sin_n be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o their_o sickness_n and_o sometime_o he_o will_v say_v unto_o they_o behold_v thou_o be_v make_v whole_a sin_v no_o more_o lest_o a_o worse_a thing_n come_v unto_o thou_o wherein_o in_o effect_n he_o tell_v they_o that_o their_o sickness_n be_v a_o chastisement_n for_o their_o sin_n and_o again_o howsoever_o death_n do_v not_o always_o follow_v sickness_n yet_o ought_v sickness_n always_o to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o mortality_n well_o it_o may_v be_v that_o those_o our_o house_n of_o clay_n which_o in_o this_o or_o that_o sickness_n threaten_v to_o fall_v may_v for_o a_o time_n be_v patch_v up_o again_o yet_o they_o which_o threaten_v now_o to_o fall_v at_o length_n shall_v fall_v and_o down_o to_o the_o ground_n they_o shall_v be_v bring_v for_o as_o the_o psal_n mist_n speak_v who_o live_v that_o shall_v not_o see_v death_n 47._o psa_fw-la 89_o 47._o or_o who_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o deliver_v himself_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o grave_n of_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n we_o be_v and_o to_o earth_n we_o shall_v return_v and_o so_o many_o sickness_n as_o we_o be_v visit_v withal_o shall_v be_v unto_o we_o as_o so_o many_o remembrance_n both_o of_o that_o sin_n which_o cleave_v so_o fast_o unto_o we_o and_o likewise_o of_o death_n which_o be_v the_o fruit_n thereof_o thus_o than_o you_o see_v the_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n lie_v this_o rod_n of_o sickness_n upon_o his_o own_o child_n namely_o as_o a_o merciful_a and_o love_a father_n to_o reform_v whatsoever_o error_n negligence_n or_o other_o fault_n be_v in_o they_o to_o keep_v they_o back_o as_o with_o a_o bridle_n from_o inordinate_a walk_n to_o make_v trial_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o patience_n to_o give_v they_o trial_n of_o his_o merciful_a goodness_n towards_o they_o and_o to_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n of_o sin_n dwell_v in_o they_o
but_o we_o see_v he_o use_v no_o such_o speech_n but_o as_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o use_v these_o mean_n in_o restore_v he_o to_o health_n so_o he_o with_o all_o thankfulness_n use_v the_o mean_n and_o be_v restore_v unto_o health_n let_v we_o therefore_o know_v that_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n only_o that_o deliver_v from_o death_n and_o restore_v unto_o life_n and_o health_n and_o that_o this_o he_o do_v sometime_o without_o mean_n and_o most_o common_o by_o mean_n let_v we_o therefore_o in_o the_o bed_n of_o our_o sickness_n call_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o let_v we_o not_o neglect_v the_o mean_n which_o he_o have_v ordain_v for_o the_o recovery_n of_o our_o health_n let_v we_o only_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o let_v we_o know_v that_o if_o the_o mean_n be_v helpful_a unto_o we_o it_o be_v because_o of_o the_o lord_n his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o he_o bless_v the_o mean_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v heal_v by_o the_o mean_n so_o that_o he_o heal_v and_o therefore_o we_o be_v heal_v now_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n have_v visit_v we_o with_o sickness_n do_v again_o raise_v we_o from_o the_o bed_n of_o our_o sickness_n and_o restore_v we_o unto_o health_n this_o be_v not_o for_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o but_o for_o his_o own_o mercy_n sake_n as_o the_o apostle_n plain_o show_v when_o he_o say_v but_o god_n have_v mercy_n on_o he_o for_o it_o be_v as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v but_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n sake_n restore_v he_o unto_o health_n whence_o i_o gather_v this_o note_n that_o restore_v unto_o health_n be_v a_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v far_o prove_v unto_o we_o by_o that_o song_n or_o psalm_n of_o thanksgiving_n which_o ezechias_n make_v after_o his_o restore_n unto_o health_n where_o he_o say_v 38.17_o esay_n 38.17_o behold_v for_o felicity_n i_o have_v bitter_a grief_n but_o it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n to_o deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o pit_n of_o corruption_n it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n or_o it_o be_v thy_o love_n to_o deliver_v my_o soul_n &c_n &c_n where_o that_o be_v ascribe_v to_o god_n love_n whence_o his_o mercy_n flow_v which_o in_o our_o apostle_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n mercy_n so_o that_o restore_n unto_o health_n be_v a_o love_a mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n what_o shall_v we_o say_v then_o when_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a man_n be_v restore_v unto_o health_n be_v this_o a_o love_a mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n towards_o they_o yes_o sure_o â—or_a albeit_o so_o their_o sin_n and_o consequent_o their_o judgement_n be_v increase_v yet_o this_o not_o come_v from_o this_o mercy_n of_o lengthen_v their_o day_n but_o from_o their_o own_o corrupt_a nature_n we_o be_v to_o account_v that_o health_n and_o life_n and_o wealth_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o they_o have_v be_v temporal_a mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n upon_o they_o howbeit_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o restore_v his_o child_n unto_o health_n and_o in_o restore_v the_o wicked_a unto_o health_n be_v much_o different_a 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but_o they_o know_v not_o what_o it_o mean_v and_o as_o much_o may_v be_v say_v for_o the_o proud_a contemn_v pharisie_n as_o can_v be_v say_v for_o such_o man_n 18.11_o luk._n 18.11_o beware_v therefore_o of_o ambition_n and_o vainglory_n for_o it_o shut_v from_o god_n as_o witness_v our_o saviour_n where_o he_o say_v unto_o the_o jew_n 5.44_o iâ—h_o 5.44_o how_o can_v you_o believe_v which_o receive_v honour_v one_o of_o another_o and_o seek_v not_o the_o honour_n that_o come_v of_o god_n alone_o let_v we_o therefore_o speak_v with_o gladness_n of_o the_o blessing_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o and_o if_o need_v be_v let_v we_o glory_n and_o boast_v of_o they_o but_o ever_o remember_v that_o which_o be_v write_v he_o that_o rejoice_v 1.31_o 1_o cor._n 1.31_o let_v he_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n to_o glory_n in_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n towards_o we_o affect_v our_o own_o praise_n and_o glory_n be_v pharisaical_a hypocritical_a and_o wicked_a but_o in_o some_o case_n so_o to_o do_v to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n be_v both_o lawful_a and_o very_a requisite_a i_o will_v end_v this_o point_n if_o in_o one_o word_n i_o shalâ—_n answer_v one_o doubt_n which_o be_v how_o the_o apostle_n shall_v reckon_v it_o among_o his_o external_a praise_n and_o argument_n of_o confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o he_o persecute_v the_o church_n of_o god_n this_o no_o doubt_n be_v a_o great_a and_o grievous_a sin_n to_o persecute_v the_o church_n of_o god_n as_o our_o apostle_n acknowledge_v where_o he_o say_v i_o be_v a_o blasphemer_n 1.13_o 1_o tim_n 1.13_o and_o a_o persecutor_n and_o a_o oppressor_n but_o i_o be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n but_o we_o must_v remember_v that_o the_o apostle_n have_v to_o do_v with_o those_o that_o will_v seem_v to_o be_v very_o zealous_a of_o the_o law_n he_o mention_v therefore_o his_o persecution_n of_o the_o church_n only_o to_o prove_v that_o he_o be_v as_o zealous_a of_o the_o law_n as_o the_o best_a of_o they_o which_o zeal_n they_o high_o account_v of_o as_o also_o he_o do_v before_o his_o conversion_n though_o now_o he_o condemn_v it_o in_o respect_n therefore_o of_o they_o and_o likewise_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o own_o opinion_n before_o his_o conversion_n his_o so_o fervent_a zeal_n that_o he_o persecute_v the_o church_n of_o god_n be_v reckon_v among_o his_o praise_n and_o the_o same_o be_v likewise_o to_o be_v say_v of_o all_o the_o rest_n as_o hereafter_o we_o shall_v show_v 3._o here_o i_o note_v that_o the_o apostle_n to_o prove_v that_o he_o may_v have_v confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n if_o he_o will_v as_o well_o as_o the_o best_a reckon_v whatsoever_o outward_a thing_n the_o jew_n most_o stand_v upon_o or_o can_v indeed_o be_v stand_v upon_o as_o circumcision_n great_a kindred_n ancient_a continuance_n therein_o even_o from_o abraâ—am_n the_o hebrew_n nobleness_n of_o tribe_n religiousnesse_n of_o profession_n fervency_n of_o zeal_n and_o most_o precise_a observation_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o law_n whence_o i_o observe_v that_o to_o have_v confidence_n in_o any_o outward_a thing_n without_o christ_n whatsoever_o be_v to_o have_v confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n this_o be_v prove_v because_o whatsoever_o outward_a thing_n without_o christ_n be_v term_v flesh_n both_o here_o as_o this_o discourse_n prove_v and_o else_o where_o in_o the_o very_a like_o form_n of_o speech_n as_o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v 11.18_o 2_o cor._n 11.18_o see_v that_o many_o rejoice_v after_o the_o flesh_n i_o will_v rejoice_v also_o now_o what_o be_v the_o thing_n that_o here_o he_o rejoice_v in_o sure_o many_o of_o they_o the_o selfsame_o thing_n that_o here_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o and_o beside_o other_o thing_n also_o as_o hunger_n thirst_n cold_a nakedness_n stripe_n imprisonment_n ston_a persecution_n and_o the_o like_a all_o which_o he_o comprehend_v in_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n affirm_v that_o he_o rejoice_v in_o the_o flesh_n when_o he_o rejoice_v in_o these_o thing_n as_o then_o to_o rejoice_v in_o any_o outward_a thing_n without_o christ_n be_v to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o flesh_n so_o likewise_o to_o have_v confidence_n in_o any_o outward_a thing_n without_o christ_n be_v to_o have_v confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n let_v this_o then_o teach_v we_o not_o to_o have_v confidence_n in_o any_o outward_a thing_n whatsoever_o without_o christ_n thou_o be_v baptise_v it_o be_v well_o so_o be_v simon_n magus_n 3.21_o act._n 8.13_o 1_o pet._n 3.21_o it_o be_v not_o the_o put_v away_o of_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o body_n that_o save_v we_o but_o in_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v request_n to_o god_n thou_o have_v eat_v at_o the_o lord_n his_o table_n it_o be_v well_o so_o no_o doubt_n do_v judas_n he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v worthy_o be_v make_v one_o with_o christ_n and_o christ_n with_o he_o but_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v his_o own_o damnation_n 11.29_o 1_o cor._n 11.29_o thou_o be_v bear_v of_o holy_a and_o godly_a parent_n it_o be_v well_o so_o be_v ishmael_n and_o esav_n they_o which_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o flesh_n 9.8_o rom._n 9.8_o be_v not_o the_o child_n oâ—_n god_n but_o the_o child_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v count_v for_o the_o seed_n thou_o be_v of_o a_o holy_a profession_n it_o be_v well_o so_o be_v demaâ—_n holiness_n of_o profession_n commend_v not_o unto_o god_n but_o a_o heart_n purify_v by_o faith_n which_o work_v through_o love_n thou_o distribute_a to_o the_o poor_a and_o do_v many_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v well_o 13.3_o mat._n 19_o 20_o 1_o cor._n 13.3_o so_o do_v the_o pharisy_n and_o the_o young_a man_n in_o the_o gospel_n though_o i_o feed_v the_o poor_a with_o all_o my_o good_n and_o though_o i_o give_v my_o body_n to_o be_v burn_v and_o have_v not_o love_n it_o profit_v i_o nothing_o in_o a_o word_n there_o be_v nothing_o under_o heaven_n without_o christ_n that_o do_v profit_v we_o so_o that_o we_o shall_v rejoice_v or_o have_v confidence_n in_o it_o 4.12_o act_n 4.12_o for_o among_o man_n there_o be_v give_v none_o other_o name_n under_o heaven_n whereby_o we_o must_v be_v save_v but_o only_o by_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n jesus_n let_v we_o therefore_o trust_v perfect_o on_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v bring_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o revelation_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o let_v we_o have_v no_o confidence_n in_o any_o outward_a thing_n without_o christ_n whatsoever_o no_o not_o in_o the_o outward_a action_n of_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n or_o of_o the_o lord_n his_o supper_n for_o if_o we_o have_v then_o have_v we_o confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o if_o we_o have_v confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n we_o rejoice_v not_o in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o if_o we_o rejoice_v not_o in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o worship_v not_o god_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o if_o we_o worship_v not_o god_n in_o the_o spirit_n we_o be_v not_o circumcise_v with_o the_o true_a circumcision_n and_o if_o we_o be_v not_o circumcise_v with_o the_o true_a circumcision_n we_o belong_v not_o to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n o_o lord_n bless_v thy_o word_n unto_o we_o which_o now_o we_o have_v hear_v with_o our_o outward_a ear_n such_o of_o we_o as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o reclaim_v from_o any_o error_n in_o opinion_n or_o folly_n in_o life_n make_v we_o careful_a of_o reform_v such_o error_n and_o folly_n in_o other_o and_o such_o of_o we_o as_o be_v yet_o hold_v with_o any_o error_n or_o folly_n we_o beseech_v thou_o so_o to_o frame_v we_o after_o thy_o will_n that_o we_o may_v hearken_v unto_o wisdom_n and_o incline_v our_o heart_n to_o understanding_n remove_v far_o from_o we_o all_o vain_a affectation_n of_o our_o own_o praise_n and_o open_v our_o mouth_n to_o set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n so_o oft_o as_o shall_v be_v meet_a for_o thy_o glory_n weyne_v we_o o_o lord_n from_o all_o confidence_n in_o any_o outward_a thing_n whatsoever_o and_o settle_v all_o our_o confidence_n in_o thyself_o and_o on_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n to_o who_o etc._n etc._n lecture_n liii_o philip_n 3._o verse_n 7.8_o but_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v vantage_n unto_o i_o the_o same_o i_o count_v loss_n for_o christ_n his_o sake_n yea_o doubtless_o i_o think_v all_o thing_n loss_n etc._n etc._n but_o the_o thing_n etc._n etc._n in_o these_o word_n the_o apostle_n go_v forward_o and_o show_v that_o albeit_o he_o have_v as_o good_a cause_n and_o great_a of_o confidence_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o thing_n without_o christ_n than_o have_v either_o those_o false_a teacher_n or_o the_o best_a of_o the_o jew_n whatsoever_o yet_o now_o since_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o righteousness_n be_v reveal_v
by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n jesus_n who_o whole_a obedience_n in_o suffer_v death_n and_o fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v the_o cover_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o cloak_n of_o our_o righteousness_n and_o let_v it_o teach_v we_o to_o judge_v all_o our_o work_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a before_o god_n to_o be_v but_o loss_n and_o dung_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n not_o have_v our_o own_o etc._n etc._n o_o lord_n our_o god_n as_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o instruct_v we_o in_o our_o true_a righteousness_n so_o vouchsafe_v by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n in_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n to_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o that_o righteousness_n judge_v not_o o_o lord_n in_o that_o day_n by_o our_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v full_a of_o unrighteousness_n and_o uncleanness_n but_o pass_v by_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o iniquity_n accept_v the_o righteousness_n of_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n for_o our_o unrighteousness_n that_o we_o be_v clothe_v with_o his_o righteousness_n may_v be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o unto_o who_o it_o shall_v be_v say_v come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n etc._n etc._n lecture_n lvii_o philip_n 3._o verse_n 10._o that_o i_o may_v know_v he_o and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n &c_n &c_n now_o the_o apostle_n go_v forward_o and_o show_v other_o reason_n why_o he_o renounce_v all_o his_o own_o merit_n as_o loss_n and_o dung_n and_o rejoice_v only_o in_o christ_n jesus_n 1._o as_o we_o have_v hear_v he_o do_v so_o that_o he_o may_v gain_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o first_o and_o principal_a gain_n that_o he_o reckon_v upon_o by_o do_v so_o 2._o he_o do_v so_o for_o other_o advantage_n that_o he_o reckon_v upon_o by_o do_v so_o as_o â—_o he_o do_v so_o that_o he_o may_v know_v christ_n 3._o that_o he_o may_v know_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n 4._o that_o he_o may_v know_v the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o affliction_n and_o be_v make_v conformable_a unto_o his_o death_n 5._o that_o he_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a what_o be_v the_o reason_n then_o why_o the_o apostle_n have_v cause_n of_o confidence_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o thing_n without_o christ_n do_v renounce_v all_o thing_n without_o christ_n and_o rejoice_v only_o in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o reason_n be_v because_o rejoice_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o thing_n without_o christ_n be_v unprofitable_a and_o hurtful_a and_o contrariwise_o the_o renounce_n of_o all_o thing_n without_o christ_n and_o rejoice_v only_o in_o christ_n jesus_n be_v most_o profitable_a why_o what_o profit_n come_v thereby_o 1._o christ_n righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n 2._o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n 3._o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n 4._o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o affliction_n etc._n etc._n 5._o the_o attain_n unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a all_o these_o vantage_n the_o apostle_n reckon_v upon_o to_o follow_v his_o renounce_n of_o all_o thing_n without_o christ_n and_o his_o rejoice_a only_o in_o christ_n jesuâ—_n for_o so_o he_o say_v that_o he_o judge_v all_o thing_n loss_n and_o dung_n that_o he_o may_v win_v christ_n and_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o etc._n etc._n as_o if_o these_o thing_n can_v not_o be_v unless_o he_o shall_v do_v so_o all_o which_o vantage_n do_v so_o follow_v the_o renounce_n of_o all_o confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o rejoice_v only_o in_o christ_n jesus_n as_o that_o these_o four_o last_o do_v issue_n and_o spring_v out_o of_o the_o first_o for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o know_v christ_n we_o know_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v fruit_n issue_v and_o grow_v out_o of_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v through_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n thus_o much_o for_o the_o general_a drift_n and_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n now_o for_o the_o more_o particular_a open_n of_o these_o word_n we_o must_v know_v that_o by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n be_v here_o mean_v not_o such_o a_o knowledge_n as_o whereby_o we_o be_v able_a to_o talk_v of_o christ_n of_o his_o birth_n of_o his_o life_n of_o his_o doctrine_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n etc._n etc._n but_o such_o a_o knowledge_n as_o whereby_o we_o feel_v and_o prove_v in_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o own_o soul_n that_o he_o be_v indeed_o our_o redemption_n our_o reconciliation_n our_o salvation_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o we_o have_v hear_v or_o read_v or_o believe_v of_o he_o in_o the_o scripture_n not_o a_o contemplative_a &_o know_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n but_o a_o lively_a and_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n in_o our_o own_o soul_n again_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n the_o apostle_n mean_v that_o regeneration_n i._o that_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n 3._o by_o the_o fellowship_n of_o christ_n his_o affliction_n the_o apostle_n mean_v that_o partake_n which_o god_n saint_n have_v with_o christ_n of_o his_o affliction_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o their_o own_o conformity_n unto_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n last_o by_o attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a the_o apostle_n mean_v that_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o heaven_n which_o only_o they_o obtain_v that_o in_o this_o life_n know_v christ_n by_o experience_n in_o their_o own_o soul_n and_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o constant_o endure_v such_o affliction_n as_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n be_v partaker_n of_o that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v conformable_a unto_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v consecrate_v through_o affliction_n the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v this_o the_o apostle_n tell_v the_o philippian_n that_o he_o have_v no_o confidence_n in_o his_o merit_n or_o work_n but_o only_o rejoice_v in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n by_o châ—ist_n his_o righteousness_n and_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o righteousness_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o name_n he_o may_v know_v christ_n by_o a_o lively_a feel_n of_o he_o in_o his_o own_o soul_n and_o may_v by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o may_v constant_o with_o god_n saint_n suffer_v such_o affliction_n as_o christ_n have_v suffer_v and_o may_v be_v make_v conformable_a unto_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o at_o length_n may_v be_v receive_v into_o that_o glory_n which_o be_v prepare_v to_o be_v show_v in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a thus_o than_o you_o see_v that_o both_o these_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o that_o both_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o these_o fruit_n issue_v out_o of_o it_o be_v all_o vantage_n which_o the_o apostle_n count_v he_o have_v hy_z renounce_v all_o confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o rejoice_v only_o in_o christ_n jesus_n now_o let_v we_o see_v what_o observation_n we_o may_v gather_v hence_o for_o our_o use_n that_o i_o may_v know_v he_o this_n be_v one_o end_n wherefore_o the_o apostle_n will_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n have_v his_o righteousness_n through_o faith_n and_o consequent_o wherefore_o he_o renounce_v all_o his_o own_o merit_n and_o work_n and_o only_o rejoice_v in_o christ_n jesus_n even_o that_o he_o may_v know_v christ_n for_o why_o judge_v he_o his_o own_o righteousness_n to_o be_v but_o loss_n and_o dung_n that_o he_o may_v win_v christ_n and_o be_v find_v in_o he_o not_o have_v his_o own_o righteousness_n but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n through_o faith_n and_o why_o will_v he_o be_v find_v in_o christ_n his_o righteousness_n through_o faith_n that_o he_o may_v know_v christ_n this_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o both_o of_o they_o be_v vantage_n which_o follow_v the_o renounce_n of_o all_o confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o rejoice_v in_o christ_n jesus_n but_o what_o do_v not_o paul_n know_v christ_n have_v he_o preach_v christ_n so_o many_o year_n &_o yet_o know_v not_o christ_n have_v he_o plant_v so_o many_o church_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o yet_o know_v he_o not_o christ_n for_o answer_v hereunto_o to_o omit_v that_o knowledge_n which_o be_v by_o vision_n in_o heaven_n when_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o face_n to_o face_n we_o must_v understand_v that_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n here_o on_o earth_n
we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n the_o three_o vantage_n than_o which_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v upon_o by_o disclaim_v all_o righteousness_n by_o his_o own_o work_n and_o rejoice_v only_o in_o christ_n jesus_n be_v that_o hereby_o he_o shall_v know_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n in_o himself_o whereby_o he_o shall_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n which_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n he_o great_o desire_v to_o know_v and_o which_o otherwise_o he_o can_v not_o know_v so_o that_o it_o be_v as_o if_o the_o apostle_n have_v thus_o say_v i_o do_v judge_v all_o my_o own_o work_n whatsoever_o to_o be_v but_o dung_n and_o quite_o renounce_v all_o confidence_n in_o my_o own_o righteousness_n to_o the_o end_n that_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n through_o faith_n in_o he_o i_o may_v know_v and_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o feel_v in_o my_o seâ—â—e_n by_o the_o powerful_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o i_o may_v die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n thus_o much_o for_o the_o sense_n now_o for_o the_o observation_n and_o that_o i_o may_v know_v the_o virtue_n here_o first_o i_o note_v the_o apostle_n great_a desire_n to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o himself_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n he_o reckon_v this_o knowledge_n among_o the_o chief_a vantage_n which_o he_o have_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o for_o this_o vantage_n sake_n he_o make_v no_o reckon_n at_o all_o of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n by_o any_o work_n that_o he_o have_v wrought_v such_o a_o longing_n and_o thirst_v desire_n he_o have_v to_o know_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n he_o know_v christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o he_o die_v and_o be_v bury_v and_o that_o he_o rise_v again_o the_o three_o day_n but_o he_o desire_v to_o know_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n he_o know_v likewise_o this_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n that_o thereby_o he_o have_v vanquish_v sin_n death_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o this_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n that_o thereby_o he_o have_v purchase_v for_o he_o righteousness_n life_n and_o everlasting_a salvation_n but_o he_o desire_v to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o himself_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n this_o virtue_n also_o of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n he_o know_v in_o that_o he_o feel_v in_o himself_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n a_o die_a unto_o sin_n and_o a_o live_n unto_o righteousness_n but_o he_o desire_v to_o feel_v this_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n in_o himself_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o that_o he_o may_v daily_o more_v and_o more_o die_v in_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v quicken_v in_o the_o new_a man_n that_o in_o every_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n the_o flesh_n may_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o be_v subdue_v to_o the_o spirit_n whence_o i_o observe_v what_o a_o vehement_a and_o earnest_a desire_n there_o shall_v be_v in_o we_o all_o to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o in_o who_o there_o be_v some_o feel_n thereof_o to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v it_o in_o themselves_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o we_o all_o of_o we_o know_v that_o christ_n die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o he_o rise_v again_o for_o the_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o our_o justification_n we_o know_v that_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o death_n we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o first_o and_o from_o the_o second_o death_n from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n in_o this_o life_n and_o from_o the_o death_n of_o damnation_n for_o sin_n after_o this_o life_n and_o that_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n we_o have_v our_o part_n both_o in_o the_o first_o and_o in_o the_o second_o resurrection_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n from_o sin_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o second_o resurrection_n from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o grave_n unto_o life_n everlasting_a we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o he_o be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n we_o know_v that_o if_o we_o be_v graft_v with_o christ_n to_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o death_n die_v unto_o sin_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o death_n even_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v to_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o resurrection_n live_v unto_o god_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n these_o thing_n i_o say_v we_o know_v at_o least_o we_o shall_v know_v and_o i_o wish_v that_o they_o be_v far_o better_o and_o more_o know_v than_o they_o be_v but_o there_o be_v a_o further_a knowledge_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n which_o in_o our_o soul_n we_o must_v long_o and_o thirst_v after_o this_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o we_o must_v long_o and_o thirst_v after_o to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o life_n of_o god_n to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o that_o the_o strength_n of_o sin_n be_v abate_v in_o our_o flesh_n and_o that_o the_o life_n of_o god_n be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o a_o loathe_v of_o sin_n and_o a_o love_n of_o righteousness_n to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o a_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o the_o lust_n and_o a_o quicken_a in_o our_o spirit_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o that_o delight_n which_o sometime_o we_o take_v in_o unrighteousness_n in_o uncleanness_n in_o covetousness_n in_o pride_n in_o cruelty_n in_o contention_n or_o the_o like_a sin_n to_o be_v cool_v and_o a_o desire_n to_o live_v righteous_o and_o sober_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n to_o be_v kindle_v in_o us._n for_o hereby_o we_o know_v in_o ourselves_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n if_o we_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o this_o mortification_n of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o this_o quicken_a in_o our_o inner_a man_n when_o his_o death_n work_v the_o death_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o when_o his_o resurrection_n work_v the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o we_o than_o we_o know_v in_o ourselves_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n the_o sacrament_n hereof_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n for_o when_o we_o be_v baptize_v we_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o he_o die_v once_o for_o sin_n so_o we_o shall_v ever_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o into_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o resurrection_n that_o like_a as_o he_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a so_o we_o which_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n shall_v not_o henceforth_o serve_v sin_n but_o live_v unto_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n even_o our_o baptism_n do_v witness_n unto_o we_o that_o so_o many_o of_o we_o as_o be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n jesus_n we_o shall_v die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n which_o death_n unto_o sin_n and_o life_n unto_o god_n see_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n do_v work_v in_o we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n how_o shall_v we_o not_o most_o earnest_o desire_v to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n but_o do_v we_o desire_v to_o know_v and_o to_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v we_o with_o our_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n reckon_v this_o knowledge_n among_o our_o chief_a vantage_n nay_o alas_o we_o know_v it_o not_o neither_o care_v we_o to_o know_v it_o for_o what_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_n unto_o god_n be_v there_o among_o we_o in_o who_o be_v the_o strength_n of_o sin_n abate_v and_o the_o life_n of_o god_n renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o mind_n do_v the_o atheist_n leave_v his_o atheism_n and_o embrace_v godliness_n do_v the_o covetous_a person_n leave_v off_o to_o set_v his_o affection_n on_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n
their_o call_n and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o â—ood_a work_n which_o may_v serve_v to_o acquit_v we_o of_o that_o careless_a security_n and_o presumptuous_a certainty_n which_o they_o say_v we_o teach_v â—en_o we_o know_v that_o as_o god_n have_v ordain_v the_o end_n so_o he_o have_v ordain_v the_o mean_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o therefore_o we_o teach_v â—oth_o that_o the_o child_n of_o god_n may_v and_o be_v to_o ground_v the_o certainty_n of_o their_o salvation_n upon_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n wherein_o there_o can_v be_v no_o vain_a presumption_n and_o â—hat_n they_o be_v to_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n by_o walk_v in_o such_o good_a work_n as_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n have_v ordain_v they_o unto_o to_o â—ave_n a_o sure_a testimony_n unto_o themselves_o of_o their_o salvation_n which_o must_v needs_o banish_v careless_a security_n o_o but_o they_o can_v â—e_v as_o sure_o of_o their_o salvation_n as_o we_o think_v ourselves_o if_o it_o be_v special_o reveal_v unto_o they_o by_o god_n as_o ezechias_n his_o health_n â—nto_fw-mi he_o and_o paul_n safety_n unto_o he_o i_o demand_v then_o have_v â—hey_n no_o assurance_n from_o god_n of_o their_o salvation_n no_o marvel_n â—hen_o that_o they_o doubt_v of_o their_o salvation_n but_o we_o be_v sure_a of_o â—ur_n salvation_n 8.16.17_o rom._n 8.16.17_o because_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v witness_n unto_o our_o spiâ—â—â—_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o if_o son_n than_o also_o heir_n â—uen_o the_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n annex_v with_o christ_n so_o that_o we_o have_v two_o witness_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o salvation_n god_n spirit_n &_o our_o own_o spirit_n certify_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n yea_o but_o why_o do_v the_o apostle_n say_v if_o i_o may_v comprehend_v if_o he_o be_v sure_a to_o comprehend_v and_o come_v unto_o the_o mark_n this_o if_o argue_v a_o doubt_v not_o so_o but_o some_o difficulty_n in_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o earnest_o wish_v as_o also_o it_o often_o signify_v i_o magnify_v say_v the_o apostle_n my_o office_n 11.13.14_o ro._n 11.13.14_o to_o try_v it_o by_o any_o mean_n i_o may_v procure_v theâ—_n of_o my_o flesh_n to_o follow_v they_o and_o may_v save_v some_o of_o they_o do_v thâ—_n apostle_n doubt_n of_o save_v some_o of_o the_o jew_n by_o his_o ministry_n because_o he_o say_v if_o i_o may_v save_v some_o of_o they_o no_o but_o thereby_o he_o signify_v his_o earnest_a desire_n to_o do_v it_o and_o the_o difficulty_n of_o do_v it_o 8.22_o act._n 8.22_o again_o pray_v god_n say_v peter_n unto_o simon_n magâ—â—_n that_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a the_o thought_n of_o thy_o heart_n may_v be_v forgive_v thou_o do_v the_o apostle_n doubt_v of_o god_n mercy_n to_o he_o if_o he_o can_v repent_v because_o he_o say_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a etc._n etc._n no_o but_o thereby_o he_o give_v he_o to_o understand_v of_o the_o difficulty_n of_o obtain_v pardon_n for_o that_o sin_n that_o so_o he_o may_v see_v the_o wickedness_n of_o his_o sin_n so_o the_o apostle_n here_o say_v that_o he_o labour_v if_o by_o 〈◊〉_d mean_n he_o may_v attain_v &c_n &c_n and_o that_o he_o follow_v if_o he_o may_v comprehend_v not_o that_o he_o doubt_v of_o attain_v to_o the_o glorious_a resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a or_o of_o comprehend_v but_o thereby_o he_o signify_v his_o earnest_a desire_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o and_o withal_o the_o difficulty_n of_o attain_v unto_o it_o 2.5_o 2_o tim._n 2.5_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 〈◊〉_d where_o no_o man_n be_v crown_v except_o he_o strive_v lawful_o i_o except_o he_o do_v and_o endure_v whatsoever_o be_v to_o be_v do_v and_o suffer_v until_o he_o come_v to_o his_o raze_n end_v he_o must_v devour_v all_o difficulty_n that_o will_v have_v the_o crown_n in_o that_o day_n and_o these_o difficulty_n increase_v the_o apostle_n his_o desire_n so_o that_o he_o labour_v if_o he_o may_v attain_v and_o follow_v if_o he_o may_v comprehend_v thâ—â—_n then_o you_o see_v that_o this_o place_n make_v nothing_o for_o that_o uncomfortable_a doubt_v of_o our_o salvation_n which_o they_o labour_v to_o persuade_v nay_o to_o speak_v in_o one_o word_n unto_o the_o whole_a point_n the_o whole_a stream_n of_o the_o scripture_n make_v against_o this_o doubt_n &_o for_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o salvation_n 19.25.26.27_o job_n 19.25.26.27_o i_o be_o sure_a say_v job_n thâ—_n my_o redeemer_n live_v &_o he_o shall_v stand_v he_o last_o on_o the_o earth_n &_o though_o after_o my_o skin_n worm_n destroy_v this_o body_n yet_o shall_v i_o see_v god_n in_o my_o flesh_n who_o i_o myself_o shall_v see_v and_o my_o eye_n shall_v behold_v and_o nonâ—_n other_o for_o i_o 4.8_o 2_o tim._n 4.8_o so_o paul_n henceforth_o say_v he_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o meâ—_n the_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n shall_v give_v i_o at_o thâ—â—_n day_n and_o not_o to_o i_o only_o but_o unto_o all_o they_o also_o that_o love_n his_o appear_v what_o to_o he_o only_o nay_o say_v he_o but_o to_o all_o they_o also_o that_o love_n his_o appear_v mark_v then_o the_o ground_n whereupon_o he_o build_v the_o certainty_n of_o salvation_n even_o upon_o that_o ground_n which_o be_v common_a to_o he_o with_o all_o the_o faithful_a the_o â—â—ue_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n so_o that_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o same_o â—â—rit_n and_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n that_o job_n and_o paul_n assure_v themselves_o of_o their_o salvation_n may_v all_o the_o faithful_a child_n of_o â—od_n assure_v themselves_o of_o their_o salvation_n again_o do_v not_o â—e_v holy_a ghost_n define_v faith_n to_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o thing_n which_o be_v â—â—ped_v for_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o see_v a_o full_a assurance_n 〈◊〉_d assurance_n without_o waver_v the_o anchor_n of_o the_o soul_n both_o sure_o use_v steadfast_a it_o be_v clear_a and_o be_v it_o not_o as_o clear_v that_o we_o may_v certain_o know_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n 13.5_o rhem._n in_o 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exhort_v the_o roman_n to_o beware_v of_o false_a apostle_n and_o teacher_n he_o give_v they_o this_o note_n to_o know_v they_o by_o they_o that_o be_v such_o say_v he_o serve_v not_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n but_o their_o own_o belly_n that_o be_v they_o seek_v their_o own_o gain_n and_o preach_v christ_n with_o reference_n to_o please_v other_o and_o to_o seek_v their_o own_o ease_n profit_n and_o pleasure_n the_o apostle_n give_v likewise_o the_o same_o note_n of_o they_o 3._o 2_o pet._n 2.14_o 3._o where_o he_o say_v that_o they_o have_v heart_n exercise_v with_o covetousness_n through_o covetousness_n make_v merchandise_n of_o man_n soul_n such_o a_o one_o be_v balaam_n of_o who_o the_o apostle_n peter_n there_o say_v that_o he_o love_v the_o wage_n of_o unrighteousness_n 56.11_o esa_n 56.11_o such_o be_v those_o who_o esay_n call_v greedy_a dog_n which_o can_v never_o have_v enough_o and_o such_o be_v those_o of_o who_o the_o apostle_n say_v before_o that_o they_o seek_v their_o own_o 21._o phil._n 2_o 21._o and_o not_o that_o which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n will_v you_o then_o know_v who_o they_o be_v at_o this_o day_n that_o by_o this_o note_n may_v be_v descry_v to_o be_v false_a teacher_n that_o know_v they_o you_o may_v not_o follow_v they_o nor_o walk_v as_o they_o do_v mark_v then_o who_o they_o be_v that_o serve_v their_o own_o belly_n more_o than_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v they_o that_o through_o covetousness_n will_v make_v merchandise_n of_o your_o soul_n and_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n who_o be_v they_o that_o for_o money_n set_v on_o sale_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n who_o be_v they_o that_o under_o colour_n of_o long_a prayer_n
will_v you_o then_o know_v who_o by_o this_o note_n may_v be_v descry_v at_o this_o day_n to_o be_v false_a teacher_n that_o know_v they_o you_o may_v not_o follow_v they_o nor_o walk_v as_o they_o do_v mark_v who_o they_o be_v that_o seek_v honour_n and_o glory_n among_o man_n but_o seek_v not_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n that_o come_v of_o god_n alone_o who_o be_v it_o that_o stir_v so_o much_o that_o he_o trouble_v all_o for_o the_o chief_a sovereignty_n in_o earth_n over_o all_o person_n in_o all_o cause_n ecclesiastical_a and_o civil_a who_o be_v it_o that_o exalt_v himself_o against_o all_o that_o be_v call_v god_n or_o worship_v sit_v as_o god_n in_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n &_o show_v himself_o that_o he_o be_v god_n who_o be_v it_o that_o be_v array_v with_o purple_a and_o scarlet_a and_o guild_v with_o gold_n and_o precious_a stone_n and_o pearl_n and_o have_v a_o cup_n of_o gold_n in_o her_o hand_n full_a of_o abomination_n and_o filthiness_n of_o her_o fornication_n wherewith_o she_o make_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n drink_v who_o be_v it_o thaâ—_n glorifi_v herself_o and_o live_v in_o pleasure_n and_o say_v in_o heâ—_n heart_n i_o sit_v be_v a_o queen_n and_o be_o no_o widow_n and_o shall_v see_v nâ—_n mourning_n mark_v i_o say_v and_o see_v whether_o this_o be_v not_o the_o false_a prophet_n that_o work_v miracle_n before_o the_o beast_n 19.20_o apo._n 19.20_o mark_v and_o see_v who_o honour_n and_o glory_n it_o be_v that_o this_o false_a prophet_n and_o his_o follower_n seek_v and_o hunt_v after_o god_n or_o their_o own_o and_o if_o by_o this_o that_o have_v be_v say_v you_o can_v descry_v who_o they_o be_v thâ—â—_n take_v heed_n and_o beware_v of_o they_o for_o what_o shall_v become_v of_o all_o this_o pomp_n and_o glory_n which_o they_o so_o greedy_o seek_v after_o john_n say_v 18.8_o apoc._n 18.8_o her_o plague_n shall_v come_v at_o one_o day_n death_n and_o sorrow_n and_o famine_n and_o she_o shall_v be_v burn_v with_o fire_n for_o strong_a be_v the_o lord_n which_o shall_v condemn_v she_o and_o our_o apostle_n say_v their_o glory_n shall_v be_v turn_v into_o shame_n and_o their_o end_n shall_v be_v damnation_n take_v heed_n therefore_o and_o beware_v of_o they_o follow_v they_o not_o lest_o if_o you_o be_v partaker_n in_o their_o sin_n and_o be_v partaker_n also_o of_o their_o punishment_n now_o i_o wish_v that_o this_o poison_n have_v creep_v no_o far_o into_o the_o church_n and_o that_o they_o be_v the_o man_n alone_o that_o seek_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n and_o not_o of_o god_n but_o be_v there_o not_o some_o other_o that_o be_v taint_v with_o this_o vice_n of_o vainglory_n be_v there_o not_o some_o other_o that_o preach_v themselves_o rather_o then_o jesus_n christ_n that_o in_o a_o vain_a affectation_n of_o their_o own_o praise_n more_o than_o god_n study_n rather_o to_o speak_v unto_o the_o ear_n then_o unto_o the_o hartâ—_n who_o preach_v stand_v rather_o in_o the_o entice_a speech_n of_o man_n wisdom_n then_o in_o plain_a evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n i_o wish_v there_o be_v no_o such_o but_o if_o there_o be_v you_o may_v not_o be_v follower_n of_o they_o for_o the_o gospel_n be_v not_o deliver_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v thereby_o seek_v our_o own_o praise_n and_o glory_n or_o that_o the_o people_n shall_v honour_v and_o magnify_v we_o which_o be_v the_o minister_n thereof_o but_o to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o benefit_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n may_v be_v preach_v and_o publish_v and_o that_o the_o father_n may_v be_v glorify_v for_o his_o mercy_n offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n his_o son_n who_o he_o have_v give_v we_o and_o together_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n also_o to_o conclude_v therefore_o this_o point_n in_o one_o word_n we_o be_v all_o of_o we_o that_o be_v christian_n both_o pastor_n and_o people_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o seek_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o not_o of_o man_n for_o if_o we_o do_v otherwise_o and_o seek_v the_o 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be_v a_o certain_a ground_n of_o the_o rest_n and_o the_o rest_n be_v certain_a note_n of_o this_o for_o as_o the_o cause_n why_o they_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n why_o their_o god_n be_v their_o belly_n why_o they_o seek_v glory_n with_o man_n and_o not_o with_o god_n be_v because_o they_o mind_v earthly_a thing_n so_o these_o be_v evident_a note_n to_o convince_v they_o that_o they_o mind_v earthly_a thing_n for_o that_o they_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n for_o that_o their_o god_n be_v their_o belly_n and_o that_o they_o seek_v after_o the_o praise_n of_o man_n and_o not_o of_o god_n hence_o than_o i_o observe_v the_o last_o note_n of_o inordinate_a walker_n which_o be_v indeed_o the_o ground_n of_o all_o inordinate_a walk_n and_o that_o be_v the_o settle_n of_o the_o affection_n on_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v on_o earth_n and_o rest_v in_o they_o as_o in_o the_o chief_a good_a 6.10_o 1._o tim._n 6.10_o the_o desâ—re_n of_o money_n say_v the_o apostle_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a which_o while_o some_o lust_v after_o they_o err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o pierce_v themselves_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n that_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v in_o particular_a of_o this_o one_o earthly_a desire_n of_o money_n be_v also_o true_a in_o the_o general_a of_o all_o earthly_a desire_n for_o the_o mind_v and_o desire_n of_o all_o earthly_a thing_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a whereon_o when_o man_n set_v their_o affection_n they_o err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o pierce_v themselves_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n so_o that_o as_o the_o apostle_n reason_v say_v 3.3_o 1_o cor._n 3.3_o whereas_o there_o be_v among_o you_o envy_v and_o strife_n and_o division_n be_v you_o not_o carnal_a and_o walk_v as_o man_n so_o may_v i_o likewise_o reason_n be_v there_o any_o error_n in_o faith_n or_o corruption_n in_o life_n and_o be_v it_o not_o hence_o for_o that_o they_o mind_n earthly_a thing_n judas_n that_o be_v number_v with_o the_o apostle_n and_o hâ—â—_n obtain_v fellowship_n in_o that_o ministration_n betray_v his_o mâ—ster_n christ_n jesus_n what_o be_v the_o cause_n he_o bear_v the_o bag_n aâ—â—_n he_o love_v it_o too_o well_o thirty_o piece_n of_o silver_n be_v the_o reward_n 〈◊〉_d his_o iniquity_n demas_n forsake_v paul_n what_o be_v the_o reason_n hâ—_n love_v the_o world_n and_o embrace_v it_o those_o minister_n of_o tâ—â—_n gospel_n that_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o in_o the_o former_a chaptâ—â—_n seek_v not_o that_o which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n and_o what_o be_v thâ—_n stop_v they_o seek_v their_o own_o their_o own_o pleasure_n the_o own_o profit_n their_o own_o honour_n their_o own_o ease_n they_o mind_n earthly_a thing_n neither_o be_v it_o so_o only_o in_o the_o ministry_n but_o general_o in_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n this_o mind_v of_o earthly_a thinâ—_n choke_v up_o every_o good_a thing_n and_o incline_v unto_o every_o badâ—_n thing_n those_o chief_a ruler_n of_o who_o we_o speak_v before_o confess_v not_o christ_n what_o be_v the_o cause_n they_o love_v the_o praise_n 〈◊〉_d man_n more_o than_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n a_o good_a confession_n hinder_v by_o mind_v a_o earthly_a thing_n the_o praise_n oâ—_n man_n demetrius_z likewise_o and_o his_o company_n raise_v a_o sedition_n tumult_n against_o paul_n what_o be_v the_o cause_n they_o think_v thâ—â—_n by_o his_o preach_v the_o silver_n temple_n of_o diana_n which_o theâ—_n make_v and_o which_o bring_v great_a gain_n unto_o they_o will_v beâ—_n set_v at_o naught_o a_o wicked_a sedition_n raise_v through_o carnal_a anâ—_n earthly_a mind_a man_n who_o mind_n be_v so_o set_v upon_o theâ—_n gain_v that_o for_o it_o they_o can_v not_o look_v towards_o
live_v here_o in_o the_o body_n climb_v up_o into_o heaven_n that_o when_o death_n come_v and_o you_o must_v remove_v out_o of_o the_o body_n you_o may_v dwell_v for_o ever_o with_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o full_a possession_n of_o that_o inheritance_n immortal_a and_o undefiled_a which_o be_v reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o you_o lecture_n lxxii_o philip_n 3_o verse_n 20.21_o from_o whence_o also_o we_o look_v for_o the_o saviour_n even_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o shall_v change_v our_o vile_a body_n etc._n etc._n from_o whence_o this_o be_v the_o second_o christian_n profession_n which_o the_o apostle_n make_v in_o behalf_n of_o himself_o and_o such_o other_o as_o walk_v as_o he_o do_v and_o it_o be_v of_o their_o expectation_n of_o christ_n his_o second_o come_v to_o save_v they_o which_o also_o yield_v a_o reason_n why_o they_o have_v their_o conversation_n in_o heaâ—en_o our_o conversation_n say_v the_o apostle_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o why_o so_o from_o heaven_n we_o certain_o look_v and_o wait_v for_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n when_o he_o shall_v come_v as_o a_o swiâ—â—_n judge_n against_o all_o they_o that_o have_v make_v their_o belly_n their_o goâ—_n but_o as_o our_o saviour_n to_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o inheritance_n among_o theâ—_n that_o be_v save_v therefore_o our_o soule-conuersation_n be_v in_o heaveâ—_n where_o now_o christ_n be_v and_o whence_o he_o shall_v come_v in_o that_o day_n tâ—_n save_o us._n in_o that_o the_o apostle_n say_v from_o whence_o he_o note_v thâ—_n place_n whence_o christ_n his_o second_o come_n shall_v be_v and_o consequent_o the_o place_n where_o now_o he_o be_v according_a to_o his_o humanity_n for_n there_o now_o he_o be_v whence_o at_o that_o day_n he_o shall_v come_v sittinâ—_n now_o in_o glory_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n whence_o he_o shall_v also_o come_v in_o glory_n to_o judge_v both_o thâ—_n quick_a and_o the_o dead_a 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and_o strive_v unto_o it_o both_o by_o prayer_n and_o every_o holy_a course_n that_o we_o may_v be_v pure_a both_o in_o body_n and_o in_o soul_n even_o in_o our_o whole_a man_n until_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n jesus_n this_o than_o shall_v teach_v we_o to_o take_v heed_n and_o beware_v of_o whatsoever_o thing_n may_v defile_v we_o in_o our_o body_n or_o in_o our_o soul_n the_o time_n be_v when_o they_o defile_v themselves_o that_o touch_v a_o dead_a corpse_n or_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v unclean_a but_o all_o those_o thing_n perish_v with_o the_o use_n now_o our_o bless_a saviour_n have_v tell_v we_o what_o the_o thing_n be_v that_o defile_v the_o man_n and_o those_o be_v 15.19_o matth._n 15.19_o evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n fornication_n theft_n false_a testimony_n slander_n likewise_o covetousness_n scurrile_a jest_n corrupt_a communication_n and_o the_o like_a and_o therefore_o the_o holy_a ghost_n every_o where_o give_v out_o caveat_n against_o these_o thing_n admonish_v 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body_n but_o he_o that_o commit_v fornication_n sin_v against_o his_o own_o body_n and_o yet_o how_o do_v man_n defile_v their_o body_n in_o all_o place_n with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o this_o sin_n know_v we_o not_o belove_v that_o our_o body_n be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n or_o if_o we_o do_v shall_v we_o take_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n and_o make_v they_o the_o member_n of_o a_o harlot_n god_n forbid_v know_v we_o not_o that_o he_o which_o couple_v himself_o with_o a_o harlot_n be_v one_o body_n with_o she_o and_o shall_v we_o join_v ourselves_o unto_o a_o harlot_n &_o cut_v off_o ourselves_o from_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n jesus_n god_n forbid_v know_v we_o not_o that_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o dwell_v in_o and_o shall_v we_o by_o follow_v after_o strange_a flesh_n drive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n out_o of_o the_o temple_n of_o our_o body_n 3.17_o 1._o cor._n 3.17_o god_n forbid_v if_o any_o man_n destroy_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n he_o 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20.2_o 2._o sam._n 12.13_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a sometime_o lie_v and_o speak_v not_o the_o truth_n david_n a_o man_n after_o god_n own_o heart_n after_o his_o murder_n and_o adultery_n sleep_v as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o dust_n a_o great_a while_n till_o nathan_n awake_v he_o peter_n unto_o who_o it_o be_v say_v 16.18.23_o mat._n 16.18.23_o thou_o be_v peter_n and_o upon_o this_o rock_n i_o will_v build_v my_o church_n have_v get_v a_o great_a fall_n when_o he_o hear_v it_o say_v unto_o he_o get_v thou_o behind_o i_o satan_n thou_o be_v a_o offence_n unto_o i_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n light_n be_v so_o dim_v for_o some_o while_n that_o the_o apostle_n doubt_v how_o to_o come_v unto_o they_o 4.21_o 1_o cor._n 4.21_o whether_o with_o a_o rod_n or_o in_o love_n and_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n and_o the_o philippian_n care_v for_o the_o apostle_n be_v so_o for_o a_o while_o freeze_a and_o key-cold_a that_o they_o seem_v quite_o to_o have_v forget_v 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