write_v of_o the_o serpent_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o devil_n who_o instrument_n only_o the_o serpent_n be_v you_o answer_v true_o as_o may_v evident_o appear_v by_o conference_n of_o other_o place_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n with_o this_o three_o of_o genesis_n as_o 2._o cor._n 11.3.14_o and_o revela_fw-la 12.3.4_o 7.8.9.10.11_o and_o rom._n 16.20_o read_v also_o john_n 8.44_o and_o 1._o epistle_n 3.8.10.12_o act._n 26.18_o 2._o cor._n 4.4_o ephes_n 2.2.3_o &_o chap._n 6.12_o and_o 2._o tim._n 2.26_o and._n 1._o pet._n 5.8_o and_o final_o 2._o pet._n 2.4_o etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o epistle_n of_o jude_n the_o 6._o verse_n but_o though_o adam_n and_o eve_n the_o first_o man_n and_o woman_n fall_v away_o from_o the_o lord_n &_o lose_v their_o first_o estate_n and_o pull_v misery_n upon_o themselves_o what_o proof_n have_v you_o that_o it_o be_v so_o likewise_o with_o all_o their_o posterity_n in_o the_o five_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n 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trust_v in_o his_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o bless_a direction_n and_o comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n enter_v upon_o the_o interpretation_n of_o the_o same_o the_o most_o wise_a holy_a and_o righteous_a law_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o yet_o because_o these_o word_n law_n sin_n curse_n repentance_n virtue_n or_o righteousness_n and_o blessing_n will_v be_v of_o often_o and_o necessary_a use_n in_o this_o part_n of_o our_o exercise_n and_o therefore_o also_o necessary_a to_o be_v well_o understand_v of_o all_o it_o shall_v be_v good_a for_o we_o in_o few_o word_n to_o set_v down_o the_o meaning_n of_o they_o before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o particular_a interpretation_n of_o the_o commandment_n i_o ask_v therefore_o what_o this_o word_n law_n mean_v the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v a_o divine_a rule_n or_o doctrine_n which_o teach_v and_o command_v the_o perfect_a righteousness_n of_o work_n that_o it_o be_v so_o we_o may_v perceive_v by_o that_o we_o read_v levit._n 18.5_o and_o rom._n 10.5_o what_o be_v sin_n it_o be_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n either_o in_o deed_n word_n or_o thought_n never_o so_o little_a swerve_v from_o it_o so_o do_v saint_n john_n define_v sin_n 1._o epistle_n chap._n 3._o vers_fw-la 4._o and_o rom._n 7.7_o lust_n be_v sin_n and_o mark_v 7.21_o our_o saviour_n christ_n tell_v we_o that_o wicked_a thought_n defile_v a_o man_n what_o be_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v the_o reward_n of_o sin_n it_o contain_v all_o the_o heavy_a and_o woeful_a effect_n of_o god_n wrath_n that_o be_v to_o say_v all_o the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o everlasting_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v this_o be_v plain_o lay_v forth_o levit._n 26._o from_o the_o 14._o verse_n and_o deut._n 28._o from_o the_o 15._o verse_n mean_a what_o sin_n curse_n blessing_n etc._n etc._n do_v mean_a etc._n etc._n and_o chap._n 29.18.19_o etc._n etc._n and_o chap._n 32.22.23.24.25_o and_o isaiah_n 30.33_o and_o matth._n 25.41_o what_o be_v repentance_n whereby_o if_o it_o be_v of_o faith_n the_o curse_n may_v be_v avoid_v it_o be_v a_o utter_a forsake_v of_o all_o sin_n proceed_v of_o hearty_a sorrow_o for_o it_o with_o unfeigned_a hatred_n and_o strife_n against_o it_o and_o a_o zealous_a follow_v of_o all_o true_a godliness_n and_o virtue_n with_o constant_a joy_n and_o delight_v therein_o that_o this_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o repentance_n read_v isaiah_n 1.16.17_o amos_n 5.15_o rom._n 12.9_o 2._o cor._n 7.1.10.11_o and_o proverb_n chap._n 21.15_o it_o be_v joy_n to_o the_o just_a to_o do_v judgement_n what_o be_v virtue_n or_o righteousness_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a fruit_n or_o part_n of_o repentance_n it_o be_v perfect_a
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point_n read_v rom._n 13.15.16_o rejoice_v with_o they_o that_o rejoice_v and_o weep_v with_o they_o that_o weep_v be_v of_o like_a affection_n one_o to_o another_o natural_o every_o man_n aspire_v to_o be_v his_o own_o as_o entir_fw-fr and_o whole_a in_o himself_o as_o may_v be_v that_o he_o may_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o none_o nor_o be_v cumber_v with_o the_o care_n of_o any_o etc._n etc._n this_o be_v the_o natural_a study_n and_o corrupt_a desire_n of_o we_o all_o but_o the_o apostle_n paul_n guide_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n teach_v we_o all_o both_o by_o doctrine_n and_o by_o example_n another_o manner_n of_o lesson_n he_o count_v himself_o a_o debtor_n to_o all_o man_n both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n rom._n 1.14_o so_o ought_v we_o likewise_o to_o account_v ourselves_o according_a to_o our_o gift_n place_n and_z calling_z consider_v also_o the_o example_n of_o the_o same_o apostle_n in_o his_o excellent_a measure_n 1._o cor._n 10.33_o and_o 1._o cor._n 7.13_o etc._n 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subject_n otherwise_o they_o have_v no_o ground_n to_o proceed_v against_o they_o for_o the_o secret_a intent_n and_o motion_n of_o their_o mind_n how_o dangerous_a and_o traitorous_a soever_o they_o be_v neither_o indeed_o be_v any_o creature_n in_o his_o own_o right_a lord_n over_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n of_o man_n this_o sovereignty_n belong_v only_o unto_o god_n show_v therefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n how_o the_o equity_n of_o this_o commandment_n may_v be_v discern_v in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o if_o we_o shall_v not_o begin_v our_o obedience_n to_o god_n from_o our_o inward_a thought_n &_o motion_n yea_o even_o from_o a_o renew_a inclination_n of_o the_o very_a spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n we_o can_v not_o possible_o perform_v either_o any_o true_a obedience_n unto_o he_o or_o any_o true_a love_n or_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n it_o be_v true_a it_o shall_v be_v only_o a_o hypocritical_a and_o pharisaical_a obedience_n and_o a_o dissemble_a love_n which_o he_o 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chapter_n of_o the_o 1._o epistle_n of_o john_n all_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n be_v call_v unrighteousness_n and_o all_o obedience_n be_v note_v by_o the_o name_n of_o righteousness_n show_v now_o what_o proof_n be_v allege_v for_o the_o general_a equity_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o content_n of_o the_o whole_a 18._o chapter_n of_o the_o prophet_n ezekiell_n be_v to_o this_o end_n brief_o open_v wherein_o god_n himself_o plead_v at_o large_a for_o the_o justify_n of_o his_o proceed_n which_o be_v according_a to_o the_o equity_n of_o this_o his_o law_n contrary_a to_o the_o unequal_a caval_n of_o the_o wickede_a sort_n among_o the_o israelite_n we_o may_v to_o this_o purpose_n call_v again_o to_o mind_n that_o which_o be_v allege_v deut._n 4.8_o read_v also_o rom._n 6.19_o isa_n chap._n 5._o vers_fw-la 3.4_o and_o micah_n chap._n 6.1.2.3_o note_v that_o in_o this_o respect_n the_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v call_v judgement_n psalm_n 19_o and_o 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which_o be_v call_v incest_n because_o it_o be_v a_o special_a breach_n of_o chastity_n yea_o as_o though_o it_o shall_v be_v say_v that_o such_o be_v altogether_o void_a of_o chastity_n whosoever_o regard_v not_o to_o avoid_v such_o incestuous_a defilement_n as_o be_v here_o rehearse_v such_o therefore_o be_v the_o error_n and_o sin_n to_o be_v avoid_v touch_v entrance_n into_o marriage_n there_o be_v also_o abuse_v of_o marriage_n itself_o as_o have_v be_v further_o mention_v in_o the_o former_a answer_n but_o i_o leave_v that_o to_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o that_o be_v marry_v from_o the_o speech_n which_o be_v direct_v to_o they_o for_o their_o more_o particular_a instruction_n and_o admonition_n that_o way_n according_a to_o that_o which_o be_v write_v in_o diverse_a place_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n such_o as_o we_o read_v 1._o cor._n 7.3.4.5_o leviticus_fw-la 18._o verse_n 19_o and_o chapter_n 12._o with_o some_o caution_n against_o ceremonious_a scruple_n and_o chapter_n 15._o verse_n 25._o hitherto_o concern_v the_o sin_n of_o adultery_n and_o of_o those_o other_o error_n and_o sin_n which_o be_v against_o the_o law_n of_o marriage_n let_v we_o now_o go_v forward_o what_o other_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n be_v forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n beside_o adultery_n the_o lord_n our_o god_n do_v here_o also_o straight_o forbid_v those_o sin_n which_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n of_o fornication_n not_o only_o that_o which_o be_v otherwise_o call_v whoredom_n practise_v in_o the_o stew_n or_o brothel_n house_n by_o common_a harlot_n whore_n and_o strumpet_n with_o all_o such_o as_o will_v give_v they_o the_o prize_n and_o hire_v of_o their_o wickedness_n but_o also_o that_o which_o upon_o occasion_n and_o through_o special_a temptation_n be_v commit_v by_o such_o single_a person_n as_o never_o commit_v the_o like_o before_o whether_o they_o do_v it_o in_o mutual_a purpose_n and_o promise_v of_o marriage_n without_o lawful_a espousage_n or_o 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flesh_n they_o find_v force_n in_o our_o member_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o death_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o old_a testament_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v allegorical_o be_v agar_n of_o mount_n sinai_n which_o gender_v unto_o bondage_n gal._n 4.24_o that_o the_o same_o sin_n also_o quench_v yea_o without_o the_o great_a grace_n utter_o hinder_v all_o goodness_n and_o virtue_n read_v gal._n 5.17_o the_o flâ—sh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o these_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o so_o that_o you_o can_v do_v the_o same_o thing_n that_o you_o will_v read_v also_o the_o place_n allege_v after_o the_o former_a answer_n 2._o tim._n 2.22_o james_n 4.1_o and_o 1._o pet._n 2.11_o wherefore_o not_o without_o cause_n in_o respect_n of_o this_o sin_n especial_o do_v the_o apostle_n cry_v out_o bewail_v himself_o as_o be_v in_o the_o estate_n of_o a_o miserable_a man_n subject_n to_o 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if_o you_o can_v something_o more_o particular_o what_o be_v the_o proper_a curse_n of_o god_n against_o the_o transgression_n of_o it_o and_o show_v it_o also_o by_o some_o more_o particular_a and_o express_a testimony_n whereas_o it_o be_v a_o very_a heavy_a curse_n and_o plague_n of_o god_n for_o any_o to_o be_v give_v over_o to_o sin_n and_o so_o to_o have_v one_o sin_n punish_v by_o many_o other_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n give_v we_o to_o understand_v in_o that_o he_o teach_v we_o to_o pray_v lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n this_o most_o heavy_a curse_n and_o punishment_n do_v especial_o belong_v to_o the_o transgression_n of_o this_o commandment_n upon_o all_o those_o that_o make_v no_o conscience_n to_o resist_v the_o first_o thought_n and_o motion_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v very_o true_a they_o which_o resist_v they_o not_o must_v needs_o be_v lead_v captive_n see_v they_o that_o strive_v earnest_o can_v without_o some_o difficulty_n nor_o altogether_o without_o some_o foil_n prevail_v and_o overcome_v but_o i_o speak_v as_o touch_v inward_a foil_n and_o captivity_n of_o thought_n at_o unwares_o for_o a_o time_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o holy_a apostle_n rom._n 7.23_o and_o 2._o cor._n 12.7.8.9_o nevertheless_o as_o in_o the_o same_o place_n it_o appear_v god_n in_o mercy_n both_o pardon_v and_o assi_v the_o weakness_n of_o those_o that_o do_v unfeigned_o resist_v only_o he_o accurse_v and_o punish_v they_o that_o dissolute_o give_v place_n to_o their_o lust_n and_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v mislead_v by_o it_o what_o proof_n have_v you_o of_o this_o in_o the_o 106._o psalm_n verse_n 14.15.16_o it_o be_v write_v of_o the_o israelite_n that_o they_o lust_v with_o concupiscence_n in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o tempt_v god_n in_o the_o desert_n then_o he_o give_v they_o their_o desire_n but_o he_o send_v leanness_n into_o their_o soul_n and_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o 2._o chapter_n of_o micah_n blessing_n the_o blessing_n woe_n to_o they_o say_v the_o holy_a prophet_n that_o imagine_v iniquity_n and_o work_v wickedness_n upon_o their_o bed_n when_o the_o morning_n be_v light_a they_o practise_v it_o because_o their_o hand_n have_v power_n and_o they_o covet_v field_n and_o take_v they_o by_o violence_n and_o house_n and_o take_v they_o away_o so_o they_o oppress_v a_o man_n and_o his_o house_n even_o man_n and_o his_o heritage_n therefore_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n behold_v against_o this_o family_n have_v i_o devise_v a_o plague_n whereout_o you_o shall_v not_o pluck_v your_o neck_n and_o you_o shall_v not_o go_v so_o proud_o for_o this_o time_n be_v evil_a and_o isa_n chap._n 57.17_o for_o his_o wicked_a covetousness_n i_o be_o angry_a with_o he_o &_o have_v smite_v he_o say_v the_o lord_n i_o hide_v i_o &_o be_v angry_a yet_o he_o go_v away_o and_o turn_v after_o the_o way_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n read_v also_o habbak_v 29.10.11_o and_o the_o heavy_a imprecation_n of_o the_o apostle_n peter_n against_o simon_n the_o sorcerer_n of_o samaria_n he_o show_v there_o that_o some_o great_a judgement_n do_v hang_v over_o his_o head_n for_o that_o he_o give_v place_n to_o his_o wicked_a thought_n imagine_v that_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n may_v be_v obtain_v with_o money_n act_n chap._n 8._o verse_n 18.19.20.21.22.23.24_o and_o general_o concern_v the_o evil_a thought_n of_o the_o wicked_a we_o read_v psal_n 94.11_o the_o thought_n of_o man_n be_v vanity_n &_o psal_n 146.4_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v perish_v thus_o much_o of_o the_o curse_n against_o the_o transgression_n the_o blessing_n of_o obedience_n to_o it_o come_v now_o to_o be_v examine_v what_o be_v the_o blessing_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o the_o obedience_n of_o it_o if_o in_o stead_n of_o wish_v and_o covet_v from_o our_o neighbour_n any_o thing_n which_o be_v they_o we_o will_v inure_v and_o acquaint_v our_o heart_n to_o bless_v god_n for_o that_o portion_n of_o his_o good_a blessing_n which_o we_o do_v enjoy_v ourselves_o and_o for_o every_o good_a and_o comfortable_a commodity_n wherewith_o god_n of_o his_o mercy_n have_v bless_v they_o it_o shall_v sure_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o beside_o singular_a inward_a peace_n which_o will_v from_o thence_o arise_v to_o our_o conscience_n we_o shall_v find_v the_o like_a open_a blessing_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o secret_a prayer_n that_o be_v to_o say_v he_o will_v reward_v we_o open_o yea_o no_o doubt_n he_o will_v bless_v we_o both_o open_o and_o secret_o with_o outward_a blessing_n &_o spiritual_a blessing_n with_o the_o good_a thing_n both_o of_o this_o life_n and_o also_o of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v all_o thing_n to_o godliness_n 1._o tim._n 4.8_o will_v not_o deny_v any_o thing_n to_o that_o good_a and_o holy_a disposition_n of_o the_o mind_n which_o by_o the_o work_n of_o his_o grace_n be_v as_o the_o ground_n of_o godliness_n in_o we_o and_o from_o the_o which_o true_a godliness_n can_v be_v separate_v as_o evil_a thought_n &_o motion_n make_v way_n for_o all_o curse_n to_o enter_v in_o as_o be_v answer_v before_o so_o do_v inward_a sincerity_n uprightness_n and_o purity_n of_o heart_n holy_a thought_n meditation_n counsel_n desire_n and_o purpose_n they_o through_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n do_v open_a the_o window_n of_o heaven_n as_o it_o be_v a_o key_n to_o cause_v all_o blessing_n to_o descend_v down_o upon_o the_o head_n of_o all_o the_o true_a servant_n of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o we_o read_v prou._n 10.6_o blessing_n be_v upon_o the_o head_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o there_o be_v many_o place_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n the_o testimony_n whereof_o tend_v to_o this_o purpose_n as_o you_o have_v be_v further_o instruct_v i_o will_v have_v
&_o chap._n 31.53_o and_o chap._n 47.29.30.31_o and_o chap._n 50.24.25_o read_v also_o neh._n 13.25_o what_o be_v it_o to_o swear_v or_o to_o take_v a_o oath_n it_o be_v a_o very_a solemn_a and_o religious_a call_n of_o god_n to_o witness_v with_o a_o acknowledgement_n in_o the_o heart_n that_o he_o be_v the_o only_a wise_a searcher_n and_o most_o gracious_a defender_n of_o all_o truth_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_a a_o most_o severe_a judge_n and_o revenger_n of_o all_o such_o as_o shall_v abuse_v his_o name_n to_o witness_v any_o false_a matter_n for_o the_o proof_n of_o this_o definition_n consider_v that_o god_n be_v the_o god_n of_o truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o remember_v again_o that_o beginning_n of_o king_n salomon_n prayer_n 1_o king_n 8.31.32_o see_v the_o punishment_n of_o god_n upon_o zedekiah_n for_o his_o perjury_n ezek._n 17.18.19_o ever_o and_o anon_o god_n make_v some_o example_n or_o other_o of_o his_o heavenly_a judgement_n against_o false_a swearer_n according_a to_o the_o threaten_a zach._n chap._n 5.4_o and_o mal._n 3.5_o how_o may_v we_o swear_v or_o take_v a_o oath_n aright_o if_o we_o shall_v follow_v the_o prophet_n jeremias_n instruction_n in_o the_o 2._o verse_n of_o his_o 4._o chapter_n what_o be_v that_o which_o he_o or_o rather_o the_o lord_n god_n himself_o by_o he_o teach_v concern_v this_o matter_n the_o lord_n say_v by_o his_o holy_a prophet_n thou_o shall_v swear_v the_o lord_n live_v in_o truth_n in_o judgement_n and_o in_o righteousness_n and_o the_o nation_n shall_v be_v bless_v and_o glory_n in_o he_o equity_n the_o equity_n thus_o far_o of_o the_o evil_a thing_n forbid_v and_o of_o the_o contrary_a good_a thing_n command_v in_o this_o three_o commandment_n now_o what_o be_v the_o equity_n of_o it_o because_o he_o the_o glory_n of_o who_o name_n be_v so_o high_o commend_v unto_o we_o and_o wherewith_o we_o stand_v so_o deep_o charge_v be_v not_o only_o most_o worthy_a of_o all_o honour_n and_o glory_n consider_v in_o himself_o 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the_o lord_n give_v to_o understand_v that_o he_o will_v severe_o punish_v every_o such_o one_o as_o shall_v any_o manner_n of_o way_n dishonour_n and_o abuse_v the_o most_o reverend_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n of_o his_o name_n that_o this_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o lord_n it_o may_v easy_o be_v gather_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a justice_n it_o be_v such_o that_o he_o can_v lay_v sin_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o any_o man_n but_o he_o must_v take_v vengeance_n of_o it_o unless_o it_o be_v prevent_v by_o repentance_n and_o that_o it_o please_v god_n to_o hold_v himself_o satisfy_v and_o appease_v through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n without_o which_o reconciliation_n the_o very_a frame_n of_o the_o world_n itself_o be_v defile_v with_o man_n sin_n can_v not_o stand_v before_o he_o read_v nahum_n chapter_n 1.2.3.4.5.6_o and_o hab._n 1.13_o jeremie_n 5.7_o heb._n 10.31_o as_o it_o be_v our_o blessing_n to_o have_v our_o sin_n forgive_v 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the_o 10._o and_o 11._o verse_n of_o the_o 23._o chapter_n of_o his_o pprophecy_n hereby_o as_o the_o same_o prophet_n in_o diverse_a other_o place_n complain_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v hasten_v against_o the_o land_n curse_n the_o curse_n for_o because_o of_o adultery_n and_o other_o as_o he_o say_v in_o the_o same_o chapter_n the_o land_n mourn_v and_o the_o pleasant_a place_n of_o the_o wilderness_n be_v dry_v up_o etc._n etc._n hence_o therefore_o we_o have_v a_o fit_a occasion_n to_o come_v to_o inquire_v of_o the_o curse_n and_o punishment_n which_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n threaten_v against_o the_o transgression_n of_o this_o his_o so_o equal_a and_o pure_a a_o law_n and_o first_o what_o be_v the_o curse_n against_o adultery_n the_o curse_n be_v manifold_a according_a to_o the_o manifold_a trespass_n of_o this_o sin_n let_v we_o consider_v diligent_o of_o they_o rehearse_v you_o as_o short_o as_o you_o can_v which_o they_o be_v in_o the_o civil_a course_n of_o god_n 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free_a from_o the_o former_a curse_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o life_n good_n and_o name_n the_o which_o the_o lord_n threaten_v against_o all_o unchaste_a intemperate_a and_o wanton_a person_n but_o their_o blessing_n be_v yet_o great_a in_o that_o they_o may_v with_o the_o unspeakable_a comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n look_v for_o the_o bless_a appearance_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o their_o eternal_a salvation_n at_o the_o day_n of_o the_o last_o judgement_n titus_n chapter_n 2._o verse_n 11.12.13_o and_o matthew_n chapter_n 5._o verse_n 8._o bless_a be_v the_o pure_a inheart_n say_v our_o saviour_n himself_o for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n he_o mean_v that_o all_o such_o shall_v see_v he_o to_o their_o unspeakable_a comfort_n and_o enjoy_v the_o happiness_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n etc._n etc._n read_v also_o ezek._n 18.6.9_o but_o let_v we_o more_o particular_o consider_v of_o the_o blessing_n belong_v to_o chastity_n in_o either_o 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from_o so_o great_a a_o evil_a for_o that_o which_o you_o do_v confess_v against_o yourself_o according_a as_o you_o be_v true_o teach_v out_o of_o god_n holy_a word_n that_o you_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o namely_o from_o the_o five_o verse_n of_o the_o 51._o psalm_n where_o king_n david_n by_o occasion_n of_o his_o fall_n make_v the_o same_o confession_n against_o himself_o the_o same_o be_v likewise_o to_o be_v acknowledge_v of_o every_o one_o of_o we_o though_o as_o touch_v actual_a transgression_n some_o have_v offend_v more_o than_o other_o according_a as_o we_o be_v elder_a in_o year_n or_o have_v be_v more_o negligent_a in_o resist_v the_o vehement_a temptation_n of_o these_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o holy_a proverb_n show_v there_o be_v a_o growth_n in_o sin_n as_o there_o be_v a_o proceed_n in_o year_n if_o it_o be_v not_o by_o
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lie_v of_o the_o devil_n as_o we_o must_v not_o use_v curse_a speech_n jude_n verse_n 9_o so_o neither_o may_v we_o use_v lie_v speech_n against_o he_o and_o therefore_o much_o less_o against_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o our_o good_a neighbour_n we_o may_v not_o lie_v on_o god_n behalf_n job_n 13.4.7.8.9.10_o rom._n 3.7.8_o much_o less_o for_o man_n cause_n to_o conclude_v this_o point_n we_o must_v not_o lie_v against_o ourselves_o by_o flatter_v and_o bless_v ourselves_o while_o we_o walk_v in_o wicked_a way_n for_o this_o be_v to_o trust_v in_o lie_v word_n as_o the_o lord_n say_v by_o his_o prophet_n jeremiah_n chapter_n 7.4_o etc._n etc._n trust_v not_o in_o lie_v word_n etc._n etc._n not_o that_o those_o word_n be_v lie_v in_o themselves_o but_o because_o hypocrite_n under_o that_o pretence_n soothe_v themselves_o in_o a_o outward_a profession_n of_o god_n religion_n without_o amendment_n of_o their_o life_n but_o have_v we_o now_o all_o the_o evil_n and_o sin_n which_o the_o lord_n 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yea_o all_o want_n of_o plainness_n and_o simplicity_n which_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o good_a duty_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n these_o no_o doubt_n be_v transgression_n of_o this_o commandment_n for_o they_o hinder_v the_o truth_n that_o it_o can_v be_v acknowledge_v and_o advance_v as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o likewise_o they_o hinder_v the_o discern_a of_o vice_n and_o wickedness_n of_o life_n that_o it_o can_v be_v so_o reprove_v and_o condemn_v as_o it_o shall_v be_v now_o this_o we_o know_v that_o he_o who_o justifi_v the_o wicked_a and_o he_o that_o condemn_v the_o righteous_a they_o be_v even_o both_o of_o they_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n pro._n 17.15_o and_o again_o chap._n 28.4_o they_o that_o forsake_v the_o law_n praise_v the_o wicked_a but_o they_o that_o keep_v the_o law_n set_v themselves_o against_o they_o to_o praise_v above_o measure_n be_v flattery_n of_o the_o which_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o which_o flatter_v his_o neighbour_n spread_v a_o net_n for_o his_o step_n prou._n 29.5_o detract_n be_v a_o sin_n on_o the_o other_o hand_n against_o the_o which_o read_v psalm_n 15._o against_o vain_a boast_n read_v prou._n 27.1_o and_o against_o dissemble_v and_o double_a deal_n read_v again_o psal_n 12.2_o they_o speak_v deceitful_o and_o psal_n 41.6_o and_o thus_o we_o have_v see_v what_o be_v the_o external_a sin_n and_o transgression_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n but_o not_o only_o be_v these_o outward_a evil_n forbid_v but_o also_o all_o those_o inward_a vice_n and_o hide_a corruption_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v as_o the_o root_n and_o cause_n of_o these_o show_v therefore_o now_o which_o those_o inward_a evil_n &_o vice_n be_v of_o this_o sort_n be_v all_o uncharitable_a and_o groundless_a suspicion_n all_o rash_a judge_a and_o take_v of_o such_o thing_n in_o the_o worst_a part_n which_o may_v be_v well_o construe_v and_o chief_o all_o hatred_n and_o malignant_a envy_n against_o our_o neighbour_n good_a name_n credit_n and_o welfare_n these_o be_v indeed_o the_o inward_a evil_n of_o the_o heart_n from_o the_o which_o all_o false_a witness_n lie_v and_o slander_v do_v spring_n according_a to_o that_o we_o read_v matth._n 15.19_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n say_v our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v evil_a thought_n etc._n etc._n false_a testimony_n and_o slander_n read_v also_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o same_o evil_n note_v prou._n 21.10_o against_o evil_a suspicion_n read_v 1_o tim._n 6.4_o a_o fruit_n of_o corrupt_a doctrine_n against_o rash_a judge_v read_v matth._n 7.1.2_o consider_v also_o the_o sin_n of_o job_n friend_n read_v also_o luke_n 13.1_o and_o john_n 9.2_o against_o the_o take_n of_o thing_n in_o evil_a part_n and_o whisper_n read_v rom._n 1.29_o and_o of_o envy_n it_o be_v say_v who_o can_v stand_v before_o it_o prou._n chapter_n 27.4_o but_o yet_o one_o thing_n more_o that_o we_o may_v conclude_v the_o negative_a part_n of_o this_o nine_o commandment_n be_v this_o law_n of_o god_n fulfil_v if_o we_o for_o our_o own_o part_n avoid_v the_o evil_n both_o inward_a and_o outward_a which_o have_v be_v mention_v though_o we_o shall_v allow_v or_o wink_v at_o the_o same_o sin_n in_o other_o no_o in_o no_o case_n but_o contrariwise_o god_n require_v that_o we_o hate_v they_o in_o other_o as_o well_o as_o in_o ourselves_o and_o that_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o we_o reprove_v repress_v and_o sharp_o correct_v and_o punish_v they_o it_o be_v true_a for_o see_v god_n abhor_v all_o false_a witness_n lie_v and_o slander_v etc._n etc._n prou._n 6.19_o and_o chap._n 12.22_o it_o can_v in_o any_o reason_n be_v think_v but_o that_o he_o require_v also_o that_o all_o his_o servant_n shall_v likewise_o do_v so_o and_o so_o it_o be_v express_o testify_v prou._n 13.5_o a_o righteous_a man_n hate_v the_o lie_a word_n or_o false_a matter_n whatsoever_o it_o be_v on_o the_o contrary_a he_o be_v affirm_v to_o be_v a_o wicked_a man_n 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holy_a ghost_n also_o who_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n give_v witness_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v very_a truth_n what_o let_v why_o we_o shall_v not_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o be_v true_a in_o the_o particular_a obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n yea_o what_o let_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o believe_v that_o he_o have_v perfect_o obey_v this_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o he_o be_v perfect_o just_a in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o 8._o commandment_n and_o chaste_a in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o 7._o and_o meek_a in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o 6._o and_o dutiful_a to_o parent_n and_o to_o all_o superior_n in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o 5._o and_o the_o rather_o because_o our_o saviour_n christ_n profess_v that_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n that_o he_o may_v give_v witness_n to_o the_o truth_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o so_o many_o as_o shall_v receive_v his_o testimony_n thereof_o joh._n 18.37_o in_o this_o christ_n therefore_o must_v we_o believe_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o be_v liar_n in_o ourselves_o may_v be_v true_a in_o he_o and_o clothe_v with_o his_o righteousness_n touch_v this_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o with_o his_o obedience_n to_o all_o the_o rest_n for_o if_o we_o do_v not_o believe_v in_o this_o christ_n of_o who_o it_o be_v testify_v that_o he_o be_v every_o way_n perfect_o true_a we_o can_v be_v save_v as_o christ_n himself_o affirm_v joh._n chap._n 8.24_o except_o you_o believe_v say_v our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o i_o be_o he_o you_o shall_v die_v in_o your_o sin_n and_o final_o this_o also_o we_o must_v know_v that_o if_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n we_o must_v of_o necessity_n or_o rather_o we_o shall_v by_o his_o grace_n true_o repent_v of_o all_o the_o lie_v and_o slander_n that_o we_o have_v make_v and_o of_o all_o other_o our_o transgression_n against_o this_o commandment_n yea_o put_v away_o all_o lie_a etc._n etc._n we_o must_v have_v unfeigned_a care_n both_o to_o 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do_v not_o judge_v ourselves_o sinner_n but_o from_o the_o eviction_n of_o outward_a disobedience_n to_o god_n law_n and_o also_o when_o we_o think_v well_o of_o ourselves_o and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o good_a estate_n because_o in_o our_o own_o conceit_n we_o be_v better_a than_o other_o our_o actual_a sin_n shall_v be_v as_o bloodhound_n unto_o we_o by_o they_o to_o trace_v out_o our_o original_a corruption_n after_o the_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n david_n in_o the_o 51._o psalm_n for_o let_v we_o look_v into_o the_o evil_a lust_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o we_o shall_v find_v a_o workhouse_n yea_o a_o world_n of_o wickedness_n the_o which_o shall_v give_v we_o just_a occasion_n to_o condemn_v ourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n even_o when_o other_o man_n can_v see_v nothing_o wherefore_o they_o shall_v great_o blame_v we_o even_o then_o i_o say_v shall_v we_o find_v plentiful_a occasion_n to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n miserable_a man_n that_o 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the_o same_o be_v to_o be_v say_v of_o every_o other_o sin_n true_a repentance_n must_v begin_v the_o change_n of_o the_o hart_n by_o the_o change_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o motion_n thereof_o or_o else_o it_o be_v not_o true_a repentance_n jer._n chap._n 4.14_o o_o jerusalem_n wash_v thy_o hart_n from_o wickedness_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v save_v how_o long_o shall_v thy_o wicked_a thought_n remain_v within_o thou_o to_o speak_v in_o a_o word_n god_n begin_v his_o work_n of_o the_o reformation_n of_o man_n where_o satan_n from_o the_o beginning_n begin_v to_o deform_v man_n true_a resistance_n of_o sin_n must_v begin_v at_o the_o first_o thought_n and_o motion_n yea_o even_o at_o our_o inclination_n unto_o sin_n whosoever_o do_v not_o consider_v this_o &_o submit_v themselves_o to_o this_o work_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o seek_v after_o the_o increase_n of_o it_o etc._n etc._n they_o be_v no_o better_a than_o hypocrite_n they_o be_v no_o true_a convert_v and_o faithful_a servant_n 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such_o a_o one_o be_v unneighbourly_o egg_v and_o entice_v away_o from_o he_o consider_v further_o of_o this_o point_n from_o paul_n epistle_n to_o philemon_n final_o touch_v the_o profit_n that_o come_v by_o the_o ox_n the_o holy_a proverb_n speak_v of_o it_o chap._n 14.4_o where_o no_o ox_n be_v there_o the_o crib_n be_v empty_a but_o much_o increase_n come_v by_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o ox_n behold_v therefore_o how_o gracious_o the_o lord_n tender_v every_o man_n comfort_n and_o welfare_n that_o he_o forbid_v not_o only_o the_o take_n away_o of_o these_o thing_n as_o king_n david_n do_v vriahs_n wife_n and_o as_o the_o shabean_o take_v away_o job_n ox_n and_o ass_n and_o slay_v his_o servant_n that_o keep_v they_o chap._n 1._o of_o that_o book_n of_o job._n verse_n 14.15_o but_o he_o forbid_v even_o the_o least_o covet_v and_o desire_v or_o linger_v after_o these_o thing_n which_o as_o have_v be_v show_v be_v the_o original_n of_o the_o outward_a action_n now_o in_o that_o the_o lord_n forbid_v the_o covet_v after_o any_o neighbour_n wife_n which_o be_v first_o mention_v in_o the_o 5._o of_o deut._n whether_o the_o covet_v be_v because_o of_o her_o beauty_n or_o good_a housewifry_n or_o wisdom_n in_o government_n yea_o or_o though_o it_o shall_v be_v for_o her_o godliness_n he_o do_v under_o this_o instance_n forbid_v both_o that_o which_o we_o call_v a_o voluptuous_a fleshly_a and_o carnal_a mind_n and_o also_o a_o light_n vain_a and_o foolish_a mind_n and_o in_o that_o he_o forbid_v we_o to_o covet_v our_o neighbour_n house_n field_n man-seruant_n or_o maid_n ox_n or_o ass_n which_o be_v all_o set_v down_o in_o the_o second_o place_n as_o we_o read_v in_o deuteronomie_n the_o lord_n do_v by_o the_o prohibition_n of_o these_o forbid_v that_o sin_n which_o we_o call_v worldliness_n of_o mind_n to_o conclude_v all_o in_o few_o word_n therefore_o it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v say_v thou_o shall_v neither_o for_o thy_o pleasure_n 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the_o contrary_a the_o infinite_a perfection_n of_o god_n mercy_n shine_v forth_o most_o bright_o in_o so_o much_o as_o he_o have_v appoint_v that_o to_o be_v the_o only_a mean_n of_o our_o eternal_a redemption_n and_o salvation_n which_o alone_o in_o his_o justice_n may_v have_v be_v as_o the_o broad_a seal_n of_o our_o everlasting_a condemnation_n according_a to_o that_o we_o read_v matthew_n 22.33.34_o etc._n etc._n and_o again_o luke_n chap._n 20._o verse_n 9_o etc._n etc._n wonderful_a therefore_o be_v this_o mercy_n of_o our_o god_n whereby_o the_o blood_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n speak_v better_a thing_n for_o we_o than_o the_o blood_n of_o abel_n do_v against_o cain_n hebrew_n chapter_n 12._o verse_n 24._o for_o this_o blood_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n 1._o john_n chapter_n 1.7_o yet_o so_o as_o if_o we_o will_v have_v forgiveness_n of_o murder_n with_o david_n of_o hatred_n with_o josephes_n brethren_n of_o persecution_n with_o paul_n etc._n etc._n we_o must_v repent_v with_o they_o in_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o the_o same_o or_o any_o other_o our_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o kind_n against_o this_o holy_a commandment_n yea_o further_o we_o must_v labour_v not_o only_o to_o be_v harmless_a but_o more_o and_o more_o to_o be_v helpefull_a to_o the_o preservation_n and_o comfort_n of_o life_n etc._n etc._n for_o the_o power_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n his_o death_n to_o the_o mortify_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o the_o quicken_a of_o we_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n go_v always_o with_o the_o merit_n and_o worthiness_n of_o his_o death_n to_o take_v away_o the_o guiltiness_n of_o sin_n etc._n etc._n who_o be_v more_o tender_a heart_a then_o paul_n after_o he_o be_v convert_v etc._n etc._n us._n our_o saviour_n christ_n perfect_a obedience_n for_o us._n but_o that_o your_o
faith_n may_v be_v establish_v to_o believe_v in_o christ_n for_o your_o redemption_n touch_v your_o transgression_n against_o this_o commandment_n and_o that_o he_o be_v your_o righteousness_n in_o the_o obedience_n of_o it_o what_o proof_n have_v you_o that_o he_o have_v perfect_o obey_v it_o for_o you_o and_o first_o touch_v his_o innocency_n and_o harmlesnesse_n with_o all_o the_o virtue_n belong_v thereunto_o what_o proof_n have_v you_o thereof_o we_o have_v a_o full_a proof_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n his_o perfect_a innocency_n in_o that_o it_o be_v true_o testify_v of_o he_o that_o even_o then_o when_o he_o be_v most_o grievous_o oppress_v and_o provoke_v by_o his_o enemy_n yet_o he_o do_v not_o open_v his_o mouth_n for_o so_o it_o be_v write_v he_o be_v bring_v as_o a_o sheep_n unto_o the_o slaughter_n and_o as_o the_o sheep_n be_v dumb_a before_o the_o shearer_n so_o open_v he_o not_o his_o mouth_n isa_n 53.7_o and_o 1._o peter_n 2.23.24.25_o when_o he_o be_v revile_v he_o revile_v not_o again_o when_o he_o suffer_v he_o threaten_v not_o etc._n etc._n and_o as_o touch_v his_o perfect_a meekness_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n even_o then_o when_o he_o do_v bear_v the_o most_o heavy_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o do_v drink_v the_o bitter_a cup_n of_o god_n wrath_n that_o may_v be_v even_o dregs_n and_o all_o it_o be_v further_o most_o faithful_o testify_v that_o he_o do_v not_o with_o the_o least_o discontentment_n mutter_v against_o it_o but_o in_o all_o reverence_n humble_o pray_v my_o father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o nevertheless_o not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v matth._n 26.36_o etc._n etc._n and_o luke_n 22.42_o these_o be_v indeed_o very_o sufficient_a proof_n for_o if_o there_o have_v be_v any_o unaduised_a anger_n or_o any_o other_o bitter_a affection_n in_o he_o it_o will_v then_o sure_o have_v break_v forth_o and_o utter_v itself_o when_o he_o have_v most_o vehement_a provocation_n thereunto_o moses_n though_o when_o he_o live_v he_o be_v the_o meek_a man_n that_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n yet_o when_o he_o be_v provoke_v he_o speak_v unaduised_o at_o a_o certain_a time_n but_o so_o do_v our_o saviour_n christ_n never_o he_o be_v sometime_o angry_a indeed_o but_o with_o a_o holy_a anger_n not_o of_o impatience_n or_o unbelief_n but_o for_o the_o unbelief_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n that_o be_v in_o the_o people_n he_o together_o with_o his_o anger_n mourn_v for_o they_o read_v mark_v 3.5_o yea_o though_o his_o wicked_a adversary_n do_v of_o purpose_n provoke_v he_o what_o they_o can_v yet_o be_v they_o not_o able_a to_o put_v his_o holy_a soul_n out_o of_o patience_n luke_n 11.53.54_o he_o be_v therefore_o a_o perfect_a well_o stay_v man_n see_v he_o know_v how_o to_o be_v angry_a without_o sin_n neither_o offend_v in_o his_o tongue_n for_o if_o any_o man_n sin_v not_o in_o word_n say_v the_o apostle_n james_n he_o be_v a_o perfect_a man_n chap._n 3.2_o thus_o than_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v perfect_o innocent_a and_o harmless_a hebr._n 7.26_o show_v likewise_o what_o proof_n you_o have_v of_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n in_o do_v all_o good_a in_o show_v mercy_n pity_n and_o compassion_n and_o in_o deliver_v and_o save_v all_o such_o as_o it_o be_v meet_v for_o he_o according_a to_o the_o appointment_n of_o god_n to_o succour_v and_o relieve_v and_o to_o deliver_v and_o save_v this_o be_v so_o manifest_a in_o all_o thing_n record_v of_o he_o in_o the_o holy_a gospel_n both_o touch_v his_o word_n and_o worker_n and_o also_o touch_v the_o very_a thought_n and_o intent_n of_o his_o heart_n that_o it_o can_v be_v no_o more_o hide_v than_o the_o sun_n shine_v in_o the_o full_a brightness_n of_o it_o his_o doctrine_n be_v a_o most_o gracious_a and_o save_a doctrine_n and_o altogether_o tend_v to_o settle_v and_o confirm_v all_o perfect_a peace_n both_o betwixt_o god_n and_o man_n and_o also_o betwixt_o man_n among_o themselves_o his_o work_n likewise_o be_v all_o work_n of_o mercy_n towards_o all_o sort_n of_o impotent_a and_o disease_a person_n and_o special_o towards_o the_o forlorn_a soul_n of_o all_o both_o sick_a and_o whole_a poor_a and_o rich_a etc._n etc._n and_o final_o what_o may_v be_v add_v to_o this_o that_o in_o his_o death_n and_o by_o his_o death_n he_o have_v give_v life_n yea_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n not_o only_o to_o his_o friend_n who_o heart_n he_o have_v already_o win_v to_o himself_o by_o his_o most_o gracious_a and_o more_o than_o friendly_a deal_n towards_o they_o but_o also_o to_o many_o of_o those_o who_o be_v yet_o his_o bitter_a enemy_n he_o pray_v most_o hearty_o for_o they_o upon_o the_o cross_n say_v father_n forgive_v they_o for_o they_o know_v not_o what_o they_o do_v luke_n chapter_n 23._o verse_n 34._o read_v matth._n 4.24_o and_o chapter_n 8.16.17_o and_o chapter_n 15.32_o and_o luke_n 19.41_o etc._n etc._n read_v also_o matth._n 9.11.12.13_o and_o chap._n 18.11_o what_o remain_v therefore_o but_o that_o we_o yield_v all_o worthy_a honour_n and_o praise_n to_o this_o our_o most_o bless_a and_o perfect_a saviour_n let_v we_o therefore_o unfeigned_o repent_v of_o all_o our_o former_a sin_n against_o this_o holy_a commandment_n of_o all_o our_o anger_n wrath_n bitterness_n of_o our_o curse_a speech_n and_o wish_n and_o of_o all_o our_o murderous_a and_o hateful_a thought_n etc._n etc._n and_o let_v we_o labour_v more_o and_o more_o to_o mind_n speak_v and_o practice_v all_o goodness_n etc._n etc._n if_o we_o shall_v not_o do_v thus_o behold_v sin_n lie_v at_o the_o door_n as_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o cain_n gen._n 4.7_o and_o as_o he_o say_v to_o the_o jew_n jer._n 7.9_o will_v you_o murder_v etc._n etc._n and_o come_v and_o stand_v before_o i_o and_o say_v we_o be_v deliver_v etc._n etc._n so_o will_v he_o say_v unto_o we_o will_v you_o be_v hateful_a and_o wrathful_a will_v you_o curse_v and_o rail_v will_v you_o quarrel_v and_o fight_v and_o yet_o for_o all_o that_o think_v to_o find_v mercy_n with_o i_o etc._n etc._n read_v also_o psalm_n 50.16_o etc._n etc._n keep_v thou_o this_o wretched_a unfaithfulnesse_n from_o we_o o_o lord_n and_o grant_v we_o always_o thy_o salvation_n aswell_o from_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n as_o from_o the_o guiltiness_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o christ_n jesus_n sake_n that_o we_o true_o worship_v and_o serve_v thou_o and_o live_v in_o love_n towards_o our_o brethren_n all_o our_o life_n here_o may_v live_v for_o ever_o with_o thou_o in_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n through_o the_o same_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n the_o seven_o commandment_n be_v next_o which_o be_v that_o thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n the_o lord_n have_v in_o the_o former_a commandment_n provide_v for_o the_o defence_n and_o cherish_n of_o those_o to_o who_o he_o have_v already_o give_v life_n he_o do_v in_o this_o which_o come_v now_o to_o hand_n take_v order_n for_o the_o pure_a and_o honourable_a propagation_n of_o mankind_n because_o otherwise_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o mortality_n of_o man_n the_o earth_n shall_v soon_o be_v leave_v empty_a and_o void_a at_o the_o least_o of_o a_o honest_a and_o godly_a posterity_n etc._n etc._n and_o beside_o next_o unto_o murder_n this_o sin_n of_o adultery_n have_v the_o next_o place_n in_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o offence_n this_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o the_o rest_n bind_v all_o estate_n and_o degree_n aswell_o high_a as_o low_a let_v we_o now_o come_v to_o the_o interpretation_n and_o first_o concern_v the_o negative_a and_o forbid_a part_n what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o adultery_n which_o be_v here_o thus_o express_o forbid_v forbid_v sin_n forbid_v it_o be_v the_o breach_n of_o the_o marriage_n covenant_n either_o on_o the_o husband_n or_o on_o the_o wife_n part_n and_o of_o their_o part_n also_o which_o break_v it_o with_o they_o whether_o they_o be_v marry_v or_o unmarried_a it_o be_v that_o sin_n which_o be_v forbid_v levit._n 18._o verse_n 20._o where_o the_o lord_n do_v more_o plain_o express_v what_o it_o be_v it_o be_v commit_v also_o if_o any_o upon_o unjust_a divorce_n marry_v any_o other_o while_o their_o former_a yoke-fellowe_n do_v live_v mark_v 10._o verse_n 11.12_o and_o matth._n 5.32_o and_o chap._n 19_o verse_n 9_o and_o luke_n 16.18_o yea_o the_o husband_n commit_v adultery_n if_o he_o take_v any_o other_o wife_n to_o the_o former_a though_o he_o do_v not_o put_v she_o away_o but_o keep_v she_o still_o as_o his_o wife_n together_o with_o the_o other_o this_o sin_n be_v forbid_v levit._n 18.18_o vide_fw-la tremel_n &_o junij_fw-la interpretationes_fw-la &_o annotationes_fw-la deutronomie_n 17.17_o and_o chapter_n 24.1.2.3.4_o