Selected quad for the lemma: sin_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
sin_n	apostle_n	law_n	transgression_n	5,619	5	10.4785	5	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20756	The conflict betvveene the flesh and the spirit. Or the last part of The Christian warfare wherein is described the nature of these combatants, the malice and power of the flesh and fleshly lusts, with the meanes whereby we may subdue and ouercome them. By Iohn Dovvname Batchelar in Diuinitie, and preacher of Gods Word.; Christian warfare. Part 4	Downame, John, d. 1652.	1618 (1618)	STC 7139; ESTC S110219	333,184	430

nature_n of_o man_n as_o it_o be_v bear_v in_o corruption_n &_o pollute_v with_o original_a sin_n and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n that_o be_v if_o 6._o john_n 3._o 6._o the_o parent_n be_v defile_v with_o sin_n than_o needs_o must_v the_o child_n be_v pollute_v with_o their_o corruption_n for_o a_o stink_a fountain_n can_v bring_v forth_o sweet_a water_n and_o who_o as_o job_n say_v can_v bring_v a_o clean_a thing_n out_o of_o filthiness_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n 4._o job_n 14._o 4._o say_v that_o they_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v remain_v in_o that_o 8._o rom._n 8._o 8._o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a condition_n in_o which_o they_o be_v bear_v can_v please_v god_n but_o in_o none_o of_o these_o sense_n be_v we_o to_o conceive_v the_o flesh_n to_o be_v our_o enemy_n for_o neither_o may_v we_o timon-like_a be_v at_o enmity_n with_o mankind_n nor_o like_o mad_a man_n make_v war_n and_o offer_v violence_n against_o our_o own_o person_n nor_o ought_v we_o with_o the_o baalite_n and_o papist_n to_o fight_v against_o our_o own_o body_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o war_n in_o the_o natural_a man_n bear_v in_o corruption_n see_v he_o be_v whole_o flesh_n and_o under_o satan_n government_n who_o like_o the_o strong_a man_n while_o he_o keep_v the_o house_n possess_v all_o in_o peace_n save_v that_o now_o and_o then_o there_o be_v some_o civil_a dissension_n and_o small_a jar_n between_o the_o will_n and_o conscience_n and_o one_o passion_n with_o another_o which_o be_v quick_o take_v up_o as_o we_o shall_v show_v hereafter_o quality_n §._o sect._n 3._o diverse_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n flesh_n take_v for_o accident_n and_o quality_n but_o we_o be_v further_a to_o consider_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o thus_o substantial_o take_v for_o thing_n real_o and_o material_o by_o themselves_o subsist_v but_o also_o for_o accident_n and_o quality_n in_o which_o sense_n it_o be_v take_v two_o way_n in_o the_o scripture_n first_o for_o that_o quality_n of_o corruption_n frailty_n and_o infirmity_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n which_o be_v not_o sin_n but_o rather_o the_o effect_n and_o punishment_n which_o attend_v and_o wait_v upon_o it_o and_o in_o this_o sense_n it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o israelite_n that_o he_o turn_v away_o his_o wrath_n from_o they_o because_o he_o remember_v that_o they_o be_v but_o 50._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 50._o flesh_n and_o a_o wind_n that_o pass_v away_o and_o come_v not_o again_o thus_o also_o it_o be_v say_v that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o what_o this_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v he_o expound_v in_o the_o next_o word_n neither_o do_v corruption_n in_o herit_v 4_o 2._o cor._n 10._o 2_o 3_o 4_o corruption_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o though_o he_o walk_v in_o the_o flesh_n yet_o he_o do_v not_o war_n after_o the_o flesh_n not_o with_o weak_a and_o carnal_a but_o with_o strong_a and_o mighty_a weapon_n which_o be_v able_a to_o cast_v down_o all_o that_o oppose_v against_o they_o and_o in_o this_o sense_n as_o i_o take_v it_o be_v we_o to_o understand_v the_o speech_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o his_o apostle_n the_o spirit_n indeed_o be_v willing_a but_o the_o flesh_n be_v weak_a and_o in_o this_o signification_n 41._o mat._n 26._o 41._o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o to_o be_v take_v for_o a_o malicious_a enemy_n but_o rather_o a_o weak_a and_o feeble_a friend_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v oppose_v in_o hostile_a manner_n as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o sword_n and_o spear_n but_o rather_o to_o be_v strengthen_v with_o the_o cordial_n of_o comfort_n after_o that_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n thereof_o by_o the_o physic_n of_o the_o word_n be_v purge_v away_o nature_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o flesh_n take_v for_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n second_o the_o flesh_n be_v take_v for_o the_o whole_a corruption_n of_o nature_n or_o for_o that_o original_a sin_n whereby_o the_o whole_a nature_n of_o man_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n eat_v whole_o defile_v the_o image_n of_o god_n utter_o deface_v and_o he_o quite_o disable_v unto_o all_o good_a and_o make_v prone_a unto_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_a the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v the_o child_n and_o offspring_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n sin_n so_o be_v it_o the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o actual_a transgression_n and_o of_o all_o our_o rebellion_n against_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o this_o carnal_a corruption_n possess_v and_o overspreadeth_a the_o whole_a man_n before_o regeneration_n defile_v and_o disable_n his_o body_n and_o soul_n with_o all_o the_o member_n part_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o he_o in_o his_o full_a strength_n as_o a_o king_n and_o sovereign_a and_o make_v he_o obedient_a to_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o and_o after_o regeneration_n it_o still_o remain_v and_o dwell_v in_o he_o although_o wound_v and_o weaken_v like_o a_o wicked_a enemy_n and_o false_a traitor_n rebel_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o resist_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o and_o though_o it_o be_v depose_v from_o the_o regency_n and_o expel_v as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o kingdom_n yet_o like_o the_o curse_a canaanite_n it_o still_o keep_v residence_n in_o the_o border_n of_o the_o land_n and_o after_o it_o be_v beat_v out_o of_o the_o city_n do_v still_o dwell_v in_o the_o suburb_n whence_o it_o much_o mole_v the_o spiritual_a part_n and_o be_v to_o the_o regenerate_a man_n a_o snare_n to_o entangle_v he_o and_o a_o trap_n to_o catch_v he_o a_o scourge_n to_o his_o 13._o jos_n 23._o 13._o side_n and_o a_o thorn_n in_o his_o eye_n sometime_o assault_v he_o by_o open_a violence_n and_o sometime_o endanger_n he_o by_o secret_a ambushment_n and_o hide_a undermine_n in_o which_o sense_n the_o flesh_n be_v take_v either_o for_o the_o whole_a nature_n of_o man_n as_o it_o come_v into_o the_o world_n corrupt_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n see_v he_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o mass_n of_o corruption_n and_o a_o sink_n of_o all_o filthiness_n till_o he_o be_v regenerate_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o else_o for_o that_o part_n of_o a_o christian_n which_o remain_v still_o unregenerate_a after_o his_o effectual_a call_n and_o sound_a conversion_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o former_a signification_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v all_o those_o place_n where_o unregenerate_a and_o wicked_a man_n be_v call_v flesh_n as_o where_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o that_o which_o be_v 5._o joh._n 3._o 6._o rom._n 7._o 5._o bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o motion_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n do_v work_v in_o our_o member_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o death_n and_o that_o they_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n in_o the_o late_a 8._o rom._n 8._o 8._o we_o be_v to_o understand_v it_o when_o it_o be_v apply_v unto_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v to_o signify_v the_o relic_n of_o natural_a corruption_n and_o the_o vicious_a quality_n of_o sin_n which_o still_o dwell_v and_o remain_v in_o they_o unmortify_v and_o unsubdued_a so_o the_o apostle_n complain_v that_o there_o be_v give_v he_o a_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o in_o his_o flesh_n dwell_v 25._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o rom._n 7._o 18._o 25._o no_o good_a thing_n and_o that_o in_o the_o flesh_n he_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o thus_o he_o will_v have_v the_o incestuous_a person_n deliver_v to_o satan_n for_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o spirit_n 5._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 5._o that_o be_v the_o regenerate_a man_n may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n but_o most_o plain_o and_o distinct_o do_v he_o speak_v of_o it_o where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o these_o be_v contrary_a 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o bring_v forth_o in_o the_o same_o man_n diverse_a and_o contrary_a fruit_n as_o he_o there_o at_o large_a describe_v they_o sanctification_n §._o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o flesh_n in_o this_o discourse_n signify_v the_o part_n unregenerate_a in_o a_o christian_n or_o the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n remain_v after_o sanctification_n now_o in_o this_o last_o sense_n we_o be_v to_o take_v the_o word_n flesh_n in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n understand_v thereby_o those_o relic_n of_o corruption_n which_o after_o regeneration_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o the_o corrupt_a quality_n of_o sin_n

spirit_n say_v he_o serve_v the_o flesh_n be_v not_o unfit_o call_v fleshly_a so_o the_o flesh_n serve_v 20._o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 13._o c._n 20._o the_o spirit_n be_v fit_o call_v spiritual_a not_o because_o it_o be_v turn_v into_o spirit_n but_o because_o by_o a_o admirable_a facility_n and_o readiness_n to_o obey_v it_o be_v subject_v to_o the_o government_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n 27._o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o second_o objection_n ground_v ●n_o 1._o cor._n 9_o 27._o the_o second_o reason_n object_v be_v ground_v upon_o the_o apostle_n word_n 1._o cor._n 9_o 27._o but_o i_o keep_v under_o or_o as_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a have_v it_o chastise_v my_o body_n lest_o by_o any_o mean_n when_o i_o myself_o have_v preach_v to_o other_o i_o myself_o shall_v be_v a_o castaway_n where_o the_o apostle_n make_v the_o body_n as_o they_o think_v 27._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27._o the_o enemy_n against_o which_o he_o fight_v and_o the_o chief_a object_n of_o mortification_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v first_o that_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v but_o that_o the_o body_n be_v corrupt_v as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n 23._o rom._n 7._o 23._o and_o that_o sin_n hold_v part_n of_o his_o residence_n even_o in_o our_o earthly_a member_n in_o which_o regard_n this_o natural_a corruption_n be_v to_o be_v subdue_v even_o in_o the_o body_n by_o those_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n which_o the_o scripture_n have_v prescribe_v as_o fasting_n watch_n laborious_a exercise_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o spiritual_a calling_n and_o to_o this_o he_o exhort_v us._n col._n 3._o 5._o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o the_o earth_n whereby_o he_o mean_v those_o sin_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o earthly_a member_n to_o wit_n fornication_n uncleanness_n inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n but_o all_o this_o do_v not_o exempt_v the_o soul_n from_o be_v the_o seat_n also_o of_o natural_a corruption_n yea_o even_o the_o chief_a palace_n where_o sin_n dwell_v second_o i_o answer_v that_o by_o body_n in_o this_o place_n be_v not_o mean_v the_o substance_n 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o whole_a corrupt_a man_n or_o part_v unregenerate_a both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o which_o sense_n the_o apostle_n elsewhere_o call_v himself_o carnal_a extend_v this_o fleshly_a corruption_n to_o his_o whole_a person_n even_o as_o by_o member_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v those_o special_a sin_n which_o dwell_v in_o the_o member_n as_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n of_o the_o collosian_o explain_v it_o and_o this_o he_o call_v this_o 24._o this_o rom._n 7._o 23._o 24._o body_n of_o sin_n the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n and_o the_o body_n of_o death_n and_o say_v that_o the_o old_a man_n be_v 6._o be_v rom._n 6._o 6._o crucify_a with_o christ_n that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v and_o that_o in_o christ_n we_o be_v circumcise_v with_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n in_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o final_o that_o if_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o 6._o c_o col._n 2._o 11._o 6._o namely_o by_o his_o spirit_n the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n where_o by_o death_n of_o the_o body_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o respect_n of_o sin_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o antithesis_fw-la whereby_o 10._o d_o rom._n 8._o 10._o we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o quicken_a of_o the_o inner_a man_n to_o newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n 6._o §_o sect._n 5._o the_o three_o objection_n ground_v ●n_o the_o apost_n word_n rom._n 12._o 6._o three_o they_o object_n the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 12._o 6._o let_v not_o sin_n reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n from_o whence_o they_o conclude_v that_o the_o seat_n of_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o body_n and_o not_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o reason_n to_o which_o the_o answer_n be_v easy_a namely_o that_o by_o the_o name_n of_o body_n here_o we_o be_v not_o simple_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n alone_o but_o by_o a_o synecdoche_n of_o the_o part_n for_o the_o whole_a the_o person_n of_o man_n consist_v of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o this_o be_v usual_a in_o the_o scripture_n by_o one_o part_n to_o signify_v the_o whole_a person_n and_o as_o by_o the_o body_n to_o include_v the_o soul_n so_o in_o other_o place_n by_o the_o soul_n to_o include_v the_o body_n as_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v and_o all_o the_o soul_n that_o come_v with_o jacob_n into_o egypt_n which_o come_v out_o of_o his_o loin_n be_v 26._o ezech._n 18._o 4._o gen._n 46._o 26._o threescore_o and_o six_o and_o thus_o ambrose_n expound_v this_o place_n the_o apostle_n say_v he_o call_v it_o mortal_a body_n understand_v locum_fw-la mortal_a ergo_fw-la corpus_fw-la dicer_n totum_fw-la homi●en_fw-la significavit_fw-la ambro_n ●n_fw-la hu●c_fw-la locum_fw-la the_o whole_a man_n because_o they_o who_o obey_v sin_n be_v call_v mortal_a for_o the_o soul_n say_v he_o that_o sin_v shall_v die_v that_o be_v the_o whole_a man_n for_o none_o shall_v be_v judge_v without_o their_o body_n and_o that_o the_o apostle_n by_o name_v the_o body_n do_v not_o exclude_v the_o soul_n it_o appear_v in_o the_o next_o word_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o whereby_o he_o show_v that_o sin_n be_v not_o only_o in_o the_o body_n but_o first_o and_o principal_o in_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n 〈…〉_o 〈…〉_o four_o it_o be_v object_v that_o the_o chief_a poison_n of_o corruption_n be_v in_o the_o sensitive_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n see_v experience_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o mind_n reason_n and_o understanding_n be_v infect_v by_o they_o and_o so_o blind_v and_o miss_v 〈…〉_o sion_fw-la and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n that_o man_n give_v t_o 〈…〉_o over_o to_o all_o sensuality_n and_o become_v like_a unto_o 〈…〉_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o indeed_o the_o poison_n of_o 〈…〉_o cee_o taint_v the_o concupiscence_n appetite_n affection_n and_o all_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n and_o that_o they_o be_v infect_v do_v infuse_v their_o poison_n into_o the_o superior_a faculty_n and_o like_o filthy_a sink_n of_o sin_n do_v send_v up_o noisome_a scent_n into_o the_o upper_a part_n the_o mind_n and_o reason_n for_o the_o object_n move_v the_o sense_n and_o the_o sense_n the_o will_v and_o understanding_n and_o it_o be_v true_a that_o in_o this_o little_a common_a wealth_n of_o man_n the_o lust_n and_o passion_n like_o rebel_n rise_v against_o reason_n their_o king_n and_o sovereign_a final_o we_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o the_o mind_n be_v draw_v to_o think_v on_o that_o evil_n which_o the_o heart_n affect_v and_o be_v corrupt_v by_o give_v way_n to_o these_o sinful_a lust_n and_o by_o plot_v &_o devise_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v satisfy_v but_o yet_o all_o this_o prove_v not_o that_o the_o fountain_n of_o corruption_n be_v in_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a part_n for_o the_o poison_n be_v first_o send_v from_o the_o mind_n to_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v infect_v and_o corrupt_a return_n it_o back_o again_o to_o the_o mind_n even_o as_o the_o liver_n send_v gross_a black_a blood_n to_o the_o spleen_n which_o regurgitate_v and_o overflow_a send_v it_o back_o again_o to_o the_o liver_n and_o so_o the_o fountain_n of_o blood_n be_v corrupt_v it_o corrupt_v the_o whole_a body_n neither_o do_v this_o intestine_a rebellion_n arise_v first_o from_o the_o inferior_a and_o subject_a part_n but_o from_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o their_o superior_n whereby_o they_o be_v misgovern_a either_o through_o loose_a negligence_n or_o desperate_a maliciousness_n for_o why_o do_v the_o heart_n affect_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a but_o because_o the_o mind_n esteem_v it_o the_o judgement_n approve_v it_o &_o the_o will_n choose_v it_o if_o not_o simple_o yet_o as_o it_o be_v bait_v with_o some_o worldly_a profit_n preferment_n or_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n but_o it_o may_v be_v further_o urge_v that_o there_o be_v many_o who_o have_v great_a knowledge_n and_o deep_a judgement_n that_o notwithstanding_o be_v much_o corrupt_v in_o their_o heart_n passion_n and_o affection_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o they_o have_v some_o knowledge_n yet_o not_o save_v knowledge_n and_o though_o they_o have_v great_a illumination_n yet_o no_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o prudence_n to_o apply_v this_o light_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n to_o particular_a action_n for_o this_o christian_n prudence_n in_o do_v any_o thing_n first_o propound_v the_o end_n of_o the_o action_n which_o move_v we_o to_o

current_n if_o the_o fountain_n itself_o be_v ever_o spring_v world_n §_o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o more_o malicious_a enemy_n unto_o we_o than_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n and_o thus_o it_o appear_v how_o evil_a and_o malicious_a this_o wicked_a enemy_n the_o flesh_n be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n now_o let_v we_o consider_v how_o it_o stand_v affect_v towards_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o it_o match_v if_o not_o exceed_v the_o world_n yea_o the_o devil_n himself_o in_o mischief_n and_o maliciousness_n for_o howsoever_o it_o disguise_v itself_o under_o the_o vizard_n of_o friendship_n and_o courtier_n like_a make_v semblance_n of_o all_o love_n yet_o be_v it_o in_o deadly_a hatred_n with_o the_o spiritual_a man_n continual_o disturb_v his_o peace_n undermine_v his_o safety_n and_o be_v still_o plot_v his_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a to_o conceive_v a_o more_o bitter_a opposition_n in_o all_o thing_n then_o between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n for_o what_o the_o spirit_n undertake_v the_o flesh_n cross_v what_o that_o further_v this_o hinder_v and_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n the_o one_o nill_v what_o the_o other_o will_v in_o which_o respect_n it_o may_v true_o be_v say_v that_o these_o two_o can_v reign_v and_o flourish_v in_o the_o same_o man_n at_o once_o for_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o other_o the_o kindle_v of_o fleshly_a lust_n be_v the_o quench_n of_o the_o spiritual_a the_o nourish_a of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n after_o earthly_a thing_n be_v the_o choke_n of_o spiritual_a concupiscence_n after_o that_o which_o be_v divine_a and_o heavenly_a and_o the_o feed_n and_o fatten_v of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o pinch_a and_o strarue_v of_o the_o other_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n he_o satisfy_v their_o canall_a 15._o psal_n 106._o 15._o desire_n but_o with_o all_o he_o send_v leanness_n into_o 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truce_n much_o less_o a_o secure_a peace_n between_o we_o nor_o any_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o life_n of_o the_o spiritual_a man_n unless_o we_o kill_v and_o crucify_v this_o malicious_a enemy_n sin_n §_o sect_n 6._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v most_o malicious_a unto_o we_o because_o it_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o sin_n but_o this_o maliciousness_n of_o the_o flesh_n will_v better_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n that_o it_o bring_v forth_o against_o we_o which_o may_v either_o be_v refer_v to_o our_o sin_n or_o to_o our_o punishment_n the_o former_a appear_v by_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v for_o it_o be_v this_o sinful_a flesh_n which_o work_v in_o we_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_a concupiscence_n and_o from_o the_o inward_a corruption_n of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n fornication_n theft_n false_a witness_n blasphemy_n as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v us._n and_o so_o far_o off_o be_v the_o law_n of_o god_n from_o 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dead_a now_o sin_n be_v the_o great_a evil_n that_o can_v be_v imagine_v as_o be_v opposite_a to_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n neither_o be_v death_n punishment_n hell_n condemnation_n nor_o the_o devil_n himself_o so_o absolute_o evil_a nor_o so_o extreme_o contrary_a to_o god_n glorious_a majesty_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o flesh_n which_o be_v that_o sin_v sin_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o and_o deep_o fester_v and_o ever_o run_v before_o which_o send_v forth_o this_o filth_n of_o corruption_n be_v chief_o to_o be_v hate_v of_o those_o who_o love_n god_n as_o be_v the_o principal_a provoker_n of_o rebellion_n against_o our_o supreme_a sovereign_n the_o bellows_n which_o inflame_v we_o with_o the_o fire_n of_o concupiscence_n the_o cause_n which_o make_v we_o so_o often_o to_o offend_v our_o gracious_a god_n the_o thief_n which_o rob_v we_o of_o all_o save_a grace_n the_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o we_o and_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o that_o arch-enemy_n which_o will_v often_o every_o day_n thrust_v we_o into_o hell_n and_o the_o gulf_n of_o destruction_n if_o we_o be_v not_o support_v by_o god_n grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n us._n §_o sect_n 7._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o deprave_a of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o deface_v of_o god_n image_n in_o us._n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o evil_a of_o sin_n so_o consequent_o of_o the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o run_v and_o fret_a leprosy_n which_o have_v monstrous_o defile_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o deface_v that_o glorious_a image_n of_o god_n in_o which_o we_o be_v create_v turn_v our_o spiritual_a wisdom_n into_o folly_n and_o ignorance_n and_o our_o create_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n into_o all_o injustice_n and_o hellish_a impiety_n yea_o this_o flesh_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n do_v not_o only_o deface_v the_o image_n of_o god_n but_o even_o the_o image_n of_o a_o man_n while_o they_o take_v away_o from_o he_o his_o reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o so_o all_o difference_n between_o he_o and_o a_o beast_n for_o through_o the_o sinful_a concupiscence_n of_o the_o corrupt_a flesh_n man_n turn_v away_o from_o his_o creator_n to_o the_o creature_n lose_v not_o only_o the_o image_n of_o god_n but_o even_o the_o image_n of_o himself_o and_o have_v the_o image_n of_o the_o creature_n imprint_v upon_o he_o and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o man_n god_n most_o excellent_a workmanship_n be_v so_o monstrous_o deform_v and_o so_o horrible_o abase_v that_o he_o be_v become_v in_o his_o natural_a condition_n vile_a and_o ugly_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a angel_n yea_o even_o a_o terror_n and_o shame_n to_o himself_o if_o once_o the_o lord_n open_v his_o eye_n and_o give_v he_o a_o sight_n of_o his_o naked_a deformity_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o adam_n who_o be_v make_v the_o most_o beautiful_a and_o glorious_a of_o the_o creature_n be_v so_o mishapen_a and_o deform_a with_o these_o sinful_a lust_n that_o he_o can_v not_o endure_v the_o sight_n of_o himself_o but_o as_o he_o do_v run_v into_o the_o bush_n to_o hide_v his_o deformity_n from_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n so_o if_o it_o have_v be_v possible_a he_o will_v have_v hide_v himself_o from_o himself_o and_o therefore_o for_o want_v of_o a_o better_a cover_n make_v he_o breech_n of_o figleave_n to_o cover_v his_o nakedness_n thus_o also_o job_n when_o by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n presence_n he_o come_v to_o a_o sight_n of_o his_o own_o corruption_n he_o be_v vile_a and_o base_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n abhor_a himself_o and_o repent_v of_o his_o 6._o job._n 42._o 6._o sin_n in_o dust_n and_o ash_n so_o that_o nothing_o make_v we_o more_o vile_a and_o base_a than_o the_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a lust_n even_o as_o

and_o until_o he_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o this_o victory_n unto_o we_o and_o by_o his_o powerful_a spirit_n which_o be_v infinite_o strong_a than_o all_o man_n and_o angel_n do_v vanquish_v this_o mighty_a tyrant_n give_v he_o a_o deadly_a wound_n of_o which_o he_o continual_o languish_v and_o depose_v he_o from_o his_o regency_n do_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o gracious_a and_o glorious_a kingdom_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n so_o that_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o 34._o in_o johan._n lib._n 3._o cap._n 34._o point_n with_o the_o say_n of_o cyrill_n the_o voluptuous_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n without_o doubt_n be_v of_o mighty_a power_n by_o which_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v whole_o divert_v from_o all_o honesty_n and_o goodness_n itself_o §_o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v consider_v in_o itself_o but_o least_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v shall_v contemn_v this_o enemy_n as_o be_v weak_a and_o impotent_a because_o it_o be_v in_o part_n mortify_v &_o the_o strength_n thereof_o abate_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n know_v that_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o they_o so_o puissant_a and_o powerful_a as_o in_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o their_o natural_a corruption_n yet_o it_o be_v exceed_o strong_a and_o mighty_a whether_o we_o consider_v it_o simple_o in_o itself_o as_o it_o work_v and_o rebell_v in_o those_o who_o be_v sanctify_v or_o compare_v it_o with_o the_o spiritual_a and_o regenerate_a part_n the_o former_a be_v notable_o set_v down_o by_o the_o apostle_n in_o his_o own_o person_n in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n where_o he_o show_v that_o this_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a flesh_n be_v so_o far_o off_o from_o any_o conformity_n to_o the_o law_n that_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n it_o wrought_v in_o he_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o so_o abuse_v the_o law_n which_o be_v purposely_o give_v to_o restrain_v he_o from_o sin_n and_o to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v his_o corruption_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o give_v strength_n life_n and_o vigour_n unto_o it_o whereby_o the_o law_n which_o be_v ordain_v to_o life_n become_v to_o be_v unto_o death_n further_n show_v 8._o vers_fw-la 8._o the_o power_n of_o his_o fleshly_a corruption_n he_o say_v that_o it_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n to_o deceive_v and_o slay_v he_o work_v 9_o vers_fw-la 9_o death_n unto_o he_o by_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o it_o overcome_v he_o 10._o vers_fw-la 10._o and_o like_o a_o slave_n sell_v he_o under_o sin_n that_o it_o make_v he_o to_o do_v that_o which_o he_o allow_v not_o to_o omit_v the_o good_a which_o he_o affect_v and_o 11._o vers_fw-la 11._o commit_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v that_o though_o he_o be_v delight_v 12._o vers_fw-la 12._o in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o desire_a to_o obey_v it_o yet_o evil_a be_v present_a with_o bim_n that_o though_o he_o constant_o resolve_v to_o serve_v 13._o vers_fw-la 13._o god_n yet_o the_o flesh_n like_o a_o strong_a rebel_n make_v war_n against_o 14._o vers_fw-la 14._o he_o do_v often_o foil_n and_o overcome_v he_o and_o carry_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n yea_o of_o such_o force_n and_o might_n do_v this_o holy_a apostle_n find_v the_o flesh_n in_o he_o that_o it_o force_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n so_o else_o where_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o so_o subdue_v but_o that_o it_o continual_o make_v war_n against_o the_o part_n regenerate_v and_o stand_v in_o such_o strong_a opposition_n against_o it_o that_o the_o godly_a can_v do_v the_o good_a they_o will_v with_o who_o the_o apostle_n peter_n agree_v tell_v 11._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 11._o we_o that_o the_o fleshly_a lust_n do_v fight_v against_o our_o soul_n final_o as_o it_o hinder_v we_o often_o time_n from_o yield_v any_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o enforce_v we_o to_o transgress_v it_o so_o when_o we_o do_v perform_v any_o duty_n which_o it_o require_v it_o so_o defile_v and_o stain_v they_o that_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o prophet_n that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v but_o like_o a_o pollute_a 6._o esa_fw-la 64._o 6._o cloth_n now_o this_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n unless_o it_o be_v wound_v subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o by_o god_n spirit_n be_v always_o in_o it_o full_a vigour_n yea_o in_o daily_a growth_n notwithstanding_o all_o natural_a mean_n which_o can_v be_v use_v for_o the_o decay_n of_o nature_n itself_o do_v not_o make_v it_o decay_v but_o even_o in_o sickness_n it_o retain_v health_n and_o vigour_n and_o when_o through_o old_a age_n the_o body_n be_v weak_a and_o decrepit_a it_o continue_v firm_a and_o strong_a spirit_n §_o sect_n 3._o that_o the_o flesh_n it_o mighty_a be_v consider_v comparative_o with_o the_o spirit_n so_o also_o if_o we_o compare_v it_o with_o the_o spiritual_a part_n the_o flesh_n be_v much_o great_a and_o strong_a and_o therefore_o will_v easy_o overcome_v it_o and_o quench_v all_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o if_o god_n shall_v leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o to_o be_v support_v and_o defend_v by_o the_o strength_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o not_o continual_o send_v we_o new_a supply_n and_o uphold_v we_o with_o the_o power_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n for_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o in_o this_o life_n we_o have_v receive_v but_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v but_o a_o handful_n 23._o rom._n 8._o 23._o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o harvest_n the_o whole_a crop_n of_o grace_n be_v reserve_v till_o we_o shall_v receive_v with_o it_o the_o fullnes_n of_o glory_n and_o in_o regard_n that_o the_o flesh_n in_o quantiiy_n do_v so_o much_o exceed_v the_o spirit_n he_o stick_v not_o to_o say_v that_o the_o corinthyans_n tho_o sanctify_a in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o call_v to_o be_v saint_n be_v carnal_a and_o but_o babe_n in_o christ_n yea_o have_a himself_n 2._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 2._o chap._n 1._o 2._o receive_v such_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n he_o notwithstanding_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o great_a corruption_n acknowlege_v 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o that_o he_o be_v carnal_a and_o sell_v under_o sin_n hereof_o it_o be_v that_o divine_n compare_v the_o flesh_n to_o the_o great_a giant_n goliath_n and_o the_o spirit_n to_o little_a david_n and_o not_o unfit_o for_o as_o david_n be_v far_o unequal_a to_o the_o mighty_a giant_n and_o therefore_o prevail_v not_o against_o he_o by_o his_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n assist_v he_o in_o who_o name_n he_o come_v against_o he_o so_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n only_o the_o spirit_n get_v victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n god_n give_v it_o strength_n to_o overcome_v because_o it_o fight_v his_o own_o battle_n lust_n §._o sect._n 4._o 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be_v liken_v to_o a_o filthy_a harlot_n which_o by_o her_o allure_a bait_n entice_v to_o commit_v folly_n with_o she_o upon_o which_o follow_v the_o conception_n and_o birth_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n tell_v 15._o i_o be_o 1._o 14._o 15._o we_o that_o from_o within_o even_o in_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v the_o sinful_a 19_o mat_n 14._o 18._o 19_o flesh_n and_o natural_a corruption_n which_o chief_o reside_v in_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n adultery_n fornication_n murder_n theft_n covetousness_n wickedness_n deceit_n lasciviousness_n a_o evil_a eye_n blasphemy_n pride_n foolishness_n etc._n etc._n contrary_n to_o this_o be_v the_o lust_a of_o the_o spirit_n which_o endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o &_o persevere_v good_a motion_n &_o inclination_n in_o we_o as_o good_a meditation_n in_o the_o mind_n good_a resolution_n in_o the_o will_n good_a desire_n and_o affection_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v conformable_a and_o agreeable_a to_o the_o 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god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n he_o see_v another_o law_n in_o his_o member_n 23._o rom._n 7._o 22._o 23._o war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n 6._o esa_n 64._o 6._o and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o our_o best_a righteousness_n become_v like_o a_o monstrous_a cloth_n and_o why_o our_o best_a prayer_n need_v to_o be_v perfume_v with_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o christ_n intercession_n before_o they_o can_v ascend_v unto_o god_n and_o become_v sweet_a incense_n in_o his_o nostril_n flesh_n §_o sect._n 7._o the_o end_n at_o which_o the_o spirit_n aim_v in_o lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n contrariwise_o the_o spirit_n labour_v and_o endeavoueeth_n to_o suppress_v and_o subdue_v those_o evil_a motion_n which_o the_o flesh_n raise_v in_o we_o and_o still_o move_v we_o to_o take_v the_o first_o and_o best_a opportunity_n of_o serve_v god_n and_o do_v his_o will_n so_o also_o it_o 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rom._n 7._o 23._o 24._o either_o hinder_v from_o do_v good_a or_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n he_o make_v lamentable_a complaint_n of_o these_o rebellious_a lust_n and_o not_o content_v himself_o with_o that_o portion_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n unto_o which_o he_o have_v attain_v he_o forget_v what_o be_v past_a and_o still_o do_v labour_n and_o strive_v to_o attain_v unto_o 12._o phil._n 3._o 12._o more_o perfection_n and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n master_v and_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n so_o as_o it_o can_v have_v full_a liberty_n and_o take_v it_o full_a swinge_n in_o sin_n as_o it_o desire_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o 9_o 1_o joh_n 3._o 9_o seed_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v namely_o like_o the_o unregenerate_a with_o full_a swing_n and_o consent_n of_o will_n because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n chap._n v._o of_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n mind_n §_o sect._n 1._o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o mind_n but_o let_v we_o descend_v to_o some_o particular_n and_o consider_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n and_o that_o both_o the_o superior_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n in_o the_o superior_a as_o both_o the_o mind_n and_o the_o will_n whether_o we_o consider_v they_o several_o or_o joint_o concern_v the_o former_a the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v but_o in_o part_n renew_v and_o regenerate_v the_o relic_n etc._n est_fw-la mihi_fw-la mens_fw-la duplex_fw-la altera_fw-la bona_fw-la et_fw-la boni_fw-la sequax_fw-la at_o

and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n be_v willing_a to_o die_v that_o he_o may_v yield_v obedience_n to_o his_o father_n will_n and_o perfect_a the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o yet_o as_o one_o say_v vtrobique_fw-la christus_fw-la neutrobique_fw-la peccatum_fw-la christ_n in_o both_o but_o sin_n in_o neither_o unregenerate_a §_o sect._n 2._o that_o this_o conflict_n be_v not_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a second_o this_o conflict_n be_v not_o at_o all_o in_o those_o who_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o unsanctified_a for_o in_o these_o one_o of_o the_o combatant_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n be_v want_v &_o they_o be_v whole_o rule_v by_o the_o flesh_n under_o their_o chief_a commander_n satan_n who_o kingdom_n be_v not_o divide_v in_o the_o carnal_a man_n but_o he_o quiet_o reign_v without_o any_o resistance_n and_o possess_v all_o in_o peace_n neither_o be_v there_o in_o he_o any_o power_n of_o opposition_n for_o he_o be_v not_o only_o sick_a but_o stark_o dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o there_o be_v not_o any_o spark_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v whole_o from_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v carnal_o mind_v be_v death_n but_o to_o be_v spiritual_o mind_v be_v 2._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 4._o eph._n 2._o 2._o life_n and_o peace_n satan_n throne_n be_v set_v up_o in_o they_o and_o he_o reign_v not_o only_o like_o a_o king_n but_o also_o like_o a_o god_n in_o the_o child_n of_o unbelief_n have_v not_o only_a their_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n but_o even_o their_o heart_n &_o soul_n their_o will_n and_o affection_n at_o his_o command_n so_o as_o they_o be_v neither_o able_a nor_o willing_a to_o make_v any_o resistance_n but_o yield_v unto_o he_o cheerful_a obedience_n the_o flesh_n as_o satan_n viceroy_n also_o rule_v in_o they_o and_o they_o willing_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o it_o reign_v in_o their_o mortal_a body_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v yea_o in_o the_o most_o excellent_a part_n of_o their_o soul_n the_o mind_n 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o and_o understanding_n for_o their_o wisdom_n be_v earthly_a carnal_a 15._o jam._n 3._o 15._o and_o devilish_a stand_v in_o direct_a emnitie_n against_o god_n &_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n they_o do_v only_o mind_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n 7_o rom._n 8._o 7_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n join_v both_o these_o together_o as_o 3._o eph._n 2._o 3._o be_v all_o one_o fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o as_o they_o be_v whole_o flesh_n so_o all_o their_o action_n be_v fleshly_a 6._o joh._n 3._o 6._o and_o carnal_a for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o which_o i●_n bear_v of_o 5._o rom._n 7._o 5._o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o motion_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n do_v 19_o rom._n 6_o 17._o 19_o work_v in_o our_o member_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o death_n and_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n they_o yield_v their_o member_n as_o servant_n to_o uncleanness_n and_o to_o iniquity_n unto_o iniquity_n and_o therefore_o in_o those_o who_o be_v mere_o natural_a and_o unregenerate_a there_o can_v be_v no_o such_o conflict_n because_o they_o be_v only_a flesh_n and_o no_o spirit_n neither_o can_v it_o right_o be_v say_v as_o augustine_n affirm_v 1136._o august_n contra_fw-la julian_n pelagian_n l._n 6._o cap._n 11._o tit._n 7._o col._n 1136._o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o any_o man_n can_v lust_n against_o his_o flesh_n unless_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n do_v dwell_v in_o he_o arise_v §_o sect._n 3._o that_o the_o conflict_n that_o be_v in_o the_o regenerate_a &_o that_o which_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a differ_v much_o and_o first_o in_o their_o ground_n &_o cause_n from_o which_o they_o arise_v howbeit_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v even_o in_o the_o carnal_a man_n another_o fight_n and_o skirmish_n which_o have_v some_o seem_a show_n and_o similitude_n of_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n be_v by_o worldly_a and_o civil_a man_n mistake_v for_o it_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o will_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o distinguish_v they_o one_o from_o another_o first_o then_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o ground_n and_o cause_n from_o which_o they_o arise_v for_o whereas_o as_o have_v be_v show_v the_o spiritual_a conflict_n arise_v from_o the_o grace_n of_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n whereby_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v infuse_v into_o all_o our_o power_n and_o faculty_n do_v make_v war_n against_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n the_o conflict_n which_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a arise_v from_o those_o relic_n of_o god_n image_n deface_v in_o we_o oppose_v the_o image_n of_o satan_n and_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n for_o the_o mind_n retain_v some_o small_a spark_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o certain_a common_a notion_n which_o receive_v some_o little_a strength_n and_o lustre_n from_o the_o view_n and_o study_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n and_o yet_o a_o large_a increase_n of_o illumination_n from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o illighten_v the_o mind_n even_o of_o a_o mere_a natural_a man_n with_o speculative_a and_o literal_a knowledge_n whereby_o he_o be_v in_o some_o sortenable_v to_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_a truth_n and_o falsehood_n right_a and_o wrong_n with_o which_o light_n of_o the_o understanding_n the_o conscience_n be_v direct_v it_o retain_v also_o a_o power_n to_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o and_o to_o accuse_v condemn_v terrify_v and_o torment_v we_o when_o we_o do_v evil_a so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o gentile_n who_o have_v not_o the_o law_n do_v show_v the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n 15._o rom._n 2_o 15._o write_v in_o their_o heart_n their_o conscience_n also_o bear_v witness_n and_o their_o thought_n the_o mean_a while_n accuse_v or_o else_o excuse_v one_o another_o the_o will_v likewise_o retain_v a_o kind_n of_o freedom_n not_o only_o about_o thing_n material_o evil_a but_o also_o such_o as_o be_v natural_a civil_a &_o mere_o moral_a though_o herein_o also_o it_o be_v very_o weak_a corrupt_a and_o defective_a and_o these_o relic_n be_v common_a to_o all_o man_n and_o in_o some_o be_v much_o increase_v and_o rise_v to_o a_o far_o high_a pitch_n and_o degree_n by_o the_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o mere_a civil_a grace_n which_o in_o a_o far_o great_a measure_n be_v confer_v upon_o some_o man_n then_o upon_o other_o but_o there_o be_v mingle_v in_o all_o these_o faculty_n a_o sea_n of_o corruption_n with_o some_o small_a drop_n of_o those_o create_a relic_n join_v with_o a_o world_n of_o wickedness_n in_o the_o inferior_a and_o sensual_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o many_o of_o these_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v in_o their_o special_a kind_n contrary_a one_o to_o another_o although_o they_o general_o agree_v in_o be_v all_o sinful_a and_o evil_a from_o hence_o arise_v this_o war_n and_o discord_n between_o they_o like_v unto_o thief_n and_o robber_n who_o all_o agree_v together_o in_o rob_v and_o spoil_v of_o a_o true_a man_n but_o fall_v out_o among_o themselves_o when_o they_o come_v to_o divide_v the_o prey_n thus_o the_o understanding_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n or_o common_a grace_n discern_v in_o particular_a action_n what_o be_v good_a &_o to_o be_v embrace_v and_o what_o be_v evil_a to_o be_v shun_v inform_v the_o conscience_n according_o and_o leave_v it_o to_o it●_n censure_n and_o determination_n either_o to_o approve_v we_o for_o the_o do_v of_o good_a &_o forsake_v of_o evil_a or_o to_o condemn_v we_o for_o the_o do_v of_o evil_a and_o neglect_v of_o good_a upon_o which_o censure_n sometime_o the_o will_n be_v excite_v and_o move_v to_o embrace_v that_o which_o the_o conscience_n allow_v &_o to_o refuse_v that_o which_o it_o condemn_v sometime_o be_v transport_v by_o it_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o sometime_o oversway_v with_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o inferior_a will_n carnal_a appetite_n and_o unruly_a passion_n it_o harken_v unto_o they_o and_o stop_v the_o ear_n to_o reason_n and_o conscience_n for_o example_n the_o understanding_n discern_v that_o it_o be_v ground_v on_o reason_n and_o equirie_n that_o we_o shall_v serve_v god_n who_o create_v we_o &_o do_v continual_o preserve_v we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n for_o we_o be_v his_o 10._o eph._n 2._o 10._o workmanship_n create_v in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o propound_v this_o to_o the_o conscience_n that_o by_o the_o law_n of_o creation_n we_o be_v all_o bind_v to_o serve_v he_o the_o which_o

similitude_n between_o they_o yet_o there_o be_v many_o great_a and_o essential_a difference_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o for_o the_o regenerate_a man_n mortify_v and_o forsake_v his_o sin_n out_o of_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n but_o the_o unregenerate_a out_o of_o self-love_n for_o the_o obtain_v some_o temporal_a good_a or_o the_o avoid_v of_o some_o evil_n he_o renounce_v all_o sin_n and_o labour_v most_o in_o the_o mortification_n of_o those_o corruption_n unto_o which_o he_o be_v natural_o most_o incline_v as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o show_v his_o uprightness_n before_o god_n by_o keep_v himself_o from_o all_o his_o iniquity_n by_o hate_v every_o false_a way_n and_o esteem_v all_o god_n precept_n so_o that_o his_o repentance_n and_o mortification_n be_v without_o restraint_n 63._o joh._n 6._o 63._o or_o limitation_n and_o extend_v to_o the_o subdue_a and_o root_n 5._o tit._n 3._o 5._o out_o of_o all_o sin_n without_o exception_n but_o the_o other_o in_o his_o feign_a repentance_n renounce_v only_o some_o sin_n which_o 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o he_o can_v best_o spare_v as_o be_v least_o pleasant_a or_o profitable_a but_o as_o for_o those_o which_o be_v most_o advantageable_a and_o delightful_a he_o keep_v they_o like_o sugar_n under_o his_o tongue_n and_o will_v rather_o part_v with_o any_o thing_n even_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o his_o body_n 6._o job._n 20._o 12_o mic._n 6._o 6._o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v yea_o lose_v his_o own_o soul_n then_o leave_v and_o forsake_v it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o herode_fw-la and_o many_o other_o the_o man_n regenerate_v be_v constant_a in_o his_o repentance_n and_o cast_v away_o his_o sin_n with_o detestation_n like_o filthy_a rag_n with_o a_o purpose_n never_o again_o to_o return_v unto_o they_o but_o the_o hypocrite_n 1._o esa_n 58._o 5_o heb._n 12._o 1._o only_o leave_v they_o for_o a_o time_n and_o then_o return_v unto_o they_o again_o he_o lay_v 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lot_n wise_a look_v back_o upon_o they_o as_o be_v loath_a to_o part_v with_o they_o unless_o he_o be_v constrain_v by_o mere_a necessity_n from_o whence_o another_o main_a difference_n plain_o arise_v between_o they_o for_o the_o sound_n christian_n by_o his_o repentance_n have_v his_o mind_n and_o affection_n change_v and_o whereas_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o ignorance_n he_o allow_v and_o approve_a love_a and_o like_v his_o sin_n now_o he_o condemn_v loathe_v and_o dislike_v they_o so_o that_o he_o be_v free_v not_o only_o from_o the_o outward_a act_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o the_o inward_a love_n yea_o more_fw-it from_o the_o corrupt_a affection_n then_o from_o the_o sinful_a action_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v and_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 15._o 23._o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n when_o by_o the_o law_n of_o his_o member_n he_o be_v lead_v captive_a of_o sin_n but_o the_o unregenerate_a do_v only_o leave_v their_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o outward_a act_n when_o as_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n their_o heart_n and_o affection_n do_v cleave_v unto_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o balaam_n 26_o num._n 23._o 20._o 26_o who_o render_v this_o as_o the_o reason_n why_o he_o will_v not_o curse_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n not_o because_o he_o love_v they_o as_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o his_o peculiar_a and_o choose_a people_n but_o because_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o give_v he_o leave_v whereby_o he_o impli_v that_o he_o will_v very_o glad_o have_v do_v it_o that_o by_o gratify_a balaacke_n he_o may_v have_v receive_v the_o wage_n of_o iniquity_n but_o be_v restrain_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o almighty_a so_o as_o he_o dare_v not_o for_o his_o life_n presume_v to_o do_v it_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v that_o paul_n sin_v through_o infirmity_n and_o in_o some_o sort_n unwilling_o be_v less_o sinful_a then_o balaam_v not_o commit_v of_o that_o act_n of_o sin_n in_o curse_v the_o people_n yea_o then_o his_o blessing_n of_o they_o see_v all_o he_o do_v be_v through_o fear_n and_o constraint_n which_o make_v he_o to_o bless_v they_o who_o he_o curse_v in_o his_o heart_n as_o appear_v by_o that_o his_o curse_a counsel_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o balaacke_n namely_o that_o he_o shall_v by_o allure_a the_o people_n to_o 2._o num._n 24._o 14._o &_o 24._o 1._o 2._o commit_v first_o carnal_a and_o then_o spiritual_a fornication_n utter_o disarm_v they_o of_o god_n protection_n and_o leave_v they_o naked_a to_o their_o enemy_n and_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o so_o much_o regard_v the_o hand_n as_o the_o heart_n nor_o the_o outward_a action_n as_o the_o mind_n and_o inward_a affection_n man_n §_o sect_n 6._o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o we_o by_o his_o quicken_n of_o we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n second_o as_o the_o spirit_n mortify_v and_o crucifi_v the_o 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become_v break_v and_o contrite_a be_v fit_a sacrifice_n which_o god_n accept_v our_o corrupt_a affection_n be_v now_o sanctify_v and_o bring_v in_o order_n our_o love_n of_o the_o world_n be_v change_v into_o the_o love_n of_o god_n spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n our_o confidence_n in_o the_o creature_n into_o affiance_n and_o trust_n in_o god_n our_o fear_n of_o man_n into_o a_o godly_a fear_n which_o restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o incit_v we_o to_o all_o good_a duty_n our_o carnal_a joy_n into_o spiritual_a rejoice_v our_o corrupt_a anger_n into_o godly_a zeal_n which_o set_v itself_o against_o all_o the_o impediment_n of_o god_n glory_n especial_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o final_o be_v free_v from_o the_o

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contentation_n spring_v thankfulness_n whereby_o we_o ascribe_v all_o we_o have_v receive_v unto_o god_n as_o be_v his_o gift_n and_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v do_v render_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n whereas_o contrariwise_o those_o who_o be_v wicked_a and_o unregenerate_a howsoever_o they_o rejoice_v in_o the_o fruit_n o●_n of_o his_o temporal_a benefit_n yet_o not_o in_o he_o for_o they_o do_v not_o give_v unto_o he_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n but_o rather_o glory_n in_o themselves_o and_o sacrifice_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v unto_o their_o 16._o hab._n 1._o 16._o own_o net_n and_o kiss_v their_o hand_n as_o though_o by_o their_o own_o wisdom_n and_o providence_n industry_n and_o painful_a endeavour_n they_o have_v make_v themselves_o owner_n of_o all_o these_o thing_n whereby_o they_o be_v move_v to_o a_o high_a and_o proud_a conceit_n of_o their_o excellency_n and_o sufficiency_n and_o in_o comparison_n of_o themselves_o to_o contemn_v 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lord_n with_o faith_n and_o hope_n meekness_n and_o patience_n for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o these_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v become_v effectual_a and_o profitable_a for_o the_o end_n for_o which_o they_o use_v they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n who_o expect_v and_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n more_o than_o they_o who_o watch_v for_o 6._o psal_n 130._o 6._o the_o mourning_n and_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o servant_n look_v to_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o master_n and_o of_o the_o maiden_n unto_o the_o hand_n of_o her_o mistress_n 2._o psal_n 123._o 2._o so_o his_o eye_n wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n until_o he_o have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o but_o yet_o the_o faithful_a do_v not_o so_o look_v after_o more_o increase_v of_o spiritual_a grace_n as_o that_o they_o forget_v to_o be_v thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o that_o measure_n which_o they_o have_v already_o receive_v but_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v no_o natural_a endowment_n but_o god_n free_a and_o gracious_a gift_n which_o of_o mere_a love_n he_o have_v grant_v unto_o they_o without_o any_o their_o desert_n deny_v they_o to_o many_o other_o which_o be_v by_o nature_n as_o good_a as_o they_o this_o make_v they_o not_o only_o for_o the_o present_a to_o enjoy_v the_o grace_n they_o have_v receive_v with_o contentation_n and_o much_o comfort_n and_o spiritual_a rejoice_v but_o also_o to_o lead_v and_o magnify_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o they_o and_o to_o render_v unto_o he_o all_o thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o his_o gracious_a gift_n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o event_n and_o success_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n conflict_n §_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n receyve_v in_o this_o conflict_n the_o last_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o event_n and_o success_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o they_o which_o be_v twofold_a the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o repuse_n and_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n receive_v and_o suffer_v through_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o second_o be_v the_o victory_n and_o triumph_n of_o the_o spirit_n over_o it_o the_o first_o be_v temporary_a and_o last_a only_o for_o a_o time_n the_o other_o permanent_a and_o everlasting_a concern_v the_o former_a the_o spirit_n be_v often_o foil_v in_o this_o combat_n when_o as_o by_o the_o subtlety_n or_o violence_n of_o the_o flesh_n it_o be_v hinder_v in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n and_o allure_v or_o forcible_o draw_v to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n of_o which_o the_o apostle_n complain_v i_o see_v say_v he_o another_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o 22._o rom_n 7._o 21._o 22._o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n and_o again_o i_o find_v then_o a_o law_n that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o i_o the_o which_o happen_v either_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o want_v of_o watchfulness_n and_o spiritual_a care_n to_o keep_v the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o us._n of_o which_o foil_n there_o follow_v two_o notable_a effect_n the_o first_o be_v unfeigned_a and_o bitter_a grief_n and_o sorrow_n for_o our_o slip_n and_o fall_v the_o other_o a_o earnest_n and_o fervent_a desire_n to_o rise_v again_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o have_v regain_v the_o victory_n to_o subdue_v and_o keep_v it_o under_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o the_o church_n which_o find_v her_o fail_n and_o fall_n into_o sin_n pitiful_o complain_v and_o cry_v out_o unto_o god_n for_o help_v o_o lord_n why_o have_v thou_o make_v we_o to_o err_v from_o thy_o way_n and_o harden_v our_o heart_n from_o thy_o fear_n return_v for_o thy_o servant_n sake_n the_o tribe_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n 17_o esa_fw-la 63._o 17_o wherein_o we_o may_v observe_v a_o apparent_a difference_n between_o the_o false_a of_o the_o faithful_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a for_o whereas_o these_o be_v fall_v willing_o do_v live_v and_o lie_v in_o their_o sin_n with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n the_o godly_a be_v surprise_v at_o unaware_o or_o be_v overcome_v through_o their_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o tentation_n do_v mourn_v and_o grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o labour_n to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o whereas_o they_o yield_v unto_o it_o voluntary_a and_o cheerful_a obedience_n as_o unto_o their_o lawful_a king_n and_o sovereign_a the_o other_o be_v hold_v under_o a_o forcible_a and_o tyrannical_a subjection_n do_v bewail_v their_o thraldom_n and_o be_v never_o at_o rest_n till_o they_o have_v find_v out_o some_o mean_n to_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o it_o 24._o §_o sect._n 2._o that_o from_o the_o foil_n of_o the_o spirit_n arise_v earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n rom._n 7._o 24._o and_o from_o hence_o arise_v vehement_a and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n like_o that_o of_o the_o holy_a apostle_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o the_o needle_n in_o the_o dial_n which_o be_v touch_v with_o a_o loadstone_n may_v by_o a_o forcible_a motion_n turn_v &_o wind_n too_o and_o fro_o but_o will_v never_o stand_v fix_v and_o steadfast_a till_o it_o bend_v unto_o it_o own_o proper_a point_n so_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o regenerate_v touch_v with_o god_n holy_a spirit_n howsoever_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o

christ_n the_o faithful_a be_v sure_a to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n yet_o not_o all_o at_o once_o for_o there_o be_v two_o principal_a degree_n of_o it_o the_o first_o in_o this_o life_n in_o which_o this_o conquest_n over_o the_o flesh_n be_v but_o inch_n cure_n and_o begin_v the_o carnal_a lust_n thereof_o not_o be_v whole_o abolish_v but_o only_o in_o part_n and_o in_o some_o degree_n mortify_v to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o these_o unlawful_a motion_n of_o the_o flesh_n can_v not_o be_v take_v from_o we_o as_o long_o as_o we_o carry_v this_o body_n of_o flesh_n about_o 11._o grego_n in_o 1_o reg_n lib._n 5._o cap._n 11._o we_o the_o violence_n only_o of_o move_v may_v be_v abate_v neither_o can_v we_o whole_o hinder_v it_o but_o that_o the_o law_n of_o the_o flesh_n will_v move_v the_o member_n but_o yet_o we_o may_v take_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o violence_n of_o it_o motion_n by_o reason_n whereof_o the_o conflict_n between_o these_o enemy_n continue_v because_o these_o curse_a canaanite_n be_v not_o quite_o root_v out_o but_o remain_v still_o in_o the_o land_n not_o only_o in_o our_o first_o conversion_n when_o as_o we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n but_o even_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n but_o still_o for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o end_n and_o issue_n of_o it_o be_v the_o victory_n of_o the_o spirit_n over_o the_o flesh_n although_o it_o be_v obtain_v with_o many_o foil_n in_o the_o fight_n and_o how_o soever_o the_o spiritual_a man_n may_v have_v such_o mist_n of_o ignorance_n cast_v before_o the_o eye_n that_o he_o sometime_o err_v though_o he_o may_v be_v sometime_o allure_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n to_o turn_v aside_o out_o of_o the_o right_a path_n &_o sometime_o may_v be_v thrust_v out_o of_o it_o through_o affliction_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o tentation_n yet_o his_o general_a course_n whereof_o he_o have_v resolve_v and_o wherein_o he_o have_v constant_o set_v himself_o be_v the_o great_a king_n highway_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n out_o of_o which_o if_o at_o any_o time_n he_o have_v err_v he_o return_v into_o it_o again_o and_o travel_v in_o it_o with_o more_o than_o wont_a diligence_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n make_v it_o a_o sign_n of_o these_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o 1._o rom._n 8_o 1._o be_v mean_v that_o whatsoever_o their_o particular_a slip_n or_o error_n may_v be_v yet_o it_o be_v a_o infallible_a mark_n of_o a_o sound_n christian_n that_o he_o general_o and_o for_o the_o most_o part_n constant_o hold_v on_o in_o his_o christian_a course_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o encounter_n of_o his_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o the_o manifold_a block_n which_o they_o cast_v in_o the_o way_n death_n §_o sect._n 15_o of_o the_o second_o degree_n of_o victory_n at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n but_o yet_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n the_o victory_n be_v neither_o get_v nor_o hold_v without_o a_o conflict_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n be_v often_o foil_v and_o so_o thrust_v on_o with_o a_o kind_n of_o violence_n into_o sinful_a course_n and_o interrupt_v and_o hinder_v in_o it_o holy_a endeavour_n that_o the_o spiritual_a man_n be_v force_v to_o complain_v often_o with_o the_o apostle_n that_o he_o omit_v the_o good_a he_o will_v and_o do_v the_o evil_a which_o he_o will_v not_o and_o that_o there_o be_v a_o law_n in_o his_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 19_o 23._o in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o life_n we_o shall_v obtain_v a_o full_a and_o perfect_a victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o which_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v mortify_v and_o keep_v from_o reign_v but_o also_o whole_o abolish_v and_o root_v out_o so_o as_o it_o shall_v have_v no_o residence_n or_o be_v in_o we_o for_o than_o we_o shall_v triumph_v over_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o so_o trample_v they_o under_o foot_n that_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o rise_v again_o and_o disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o then_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n or_o time_n for_o fight_v but_o for_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o the_o enjoy_n of_o everlasting_a peace_n and_o with_o it_o glory_n immortality_n and_o endless_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n i_o have_v 8._o 1_o tim._n 4_o 8._o fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n shall_v give_v i_o at_o that_o day_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o he_o that_o overcom_v will_v i_o grant_v to_o sit_v with_o i_o in_o my_o throne_n even_o as_o i_o also_o 21._o apoc._n 3._o 21._o overcome_v and_o be_o set_v down_o with_o my_o father_n in_o his_o throne_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n it_o the_o first_o reason_n because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v fight_v against_o it_o and_o thus_o have_v we_o show_v both_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o conflict_n between_o it_o and_o the_o spirit_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v the_o victory_n in_o this_o combat_n unto_o which_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v first_o a_o due_a preparation_n to_o the_o fight_n and_o second_o a_o wise_a and_o valorous_a carriage_n and_o behaviour_n in_o the_o conflict_n itself_o unto_o the_o former_a also_o two_o thing_n be_v require_v first_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o those_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v put_v courage_n into_o we_o &_o make_v we_o resolute_a &_o valorous_a in_o assault_v this_o enemy_n second_o a_o right_a use_n of_o certain_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o set_v upon_o this_o enemy_n be_v many_o first_o because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o our_o grand_a captain_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n that_o we_o shall_v encounter_v this_o enemy_n unto_o which_o he_o do_v no_o less_o often_o and_o earnest_o press_v we_o to_o yield_v our_o obedience_n by_o his_o express_a commandment_n then_o that_o we_o shall_v make_v daily_a war_n against_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n as_o first_o that_o we_o shall_v depose_v it_o from_o the_o thorn_n of_o regency_n let_v not_o sin_n reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o thereof_o that_o we_o shall_v give_v it_o no_o satisfaction_n or_o content_a walk_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o you_o shall_v not_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n yea_o rather_o that_o we_o shall_v utter_o renounce_v it_o for_o the_o grace_n 16_o gal._n 5._o 16_o of_o god_n which_o bring_v salvation_n teach_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v deny_v these_o worldly_a lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v sober_o and_o 22_o tit._n 2._o 11._o 22_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n so_o the_o apostle_n 22._o eph._n 4._o 22._o from_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v put_v of_o concern_v the_o former_a conversation_n the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o to_o the_o deceitful_a lust_n yea_o that_o we_o shall_v mortify_v these_o earthly_a member_n and_o do_v our_o best_a not_o only_o to_o subdue_v they_o but_o to_o put_v they_o to_o death_n yea_o to_o a_o shameful_a death_n crucify_a the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2d_o gal._n 5._o 2d_o the_o which_o commandment_n have_v a_o grievous_a comination_n and_o gracious_a promise_n annex_v whereby_o we_o be_v provoke_v and_o encourage_v to_o yield_v our_o obedience_n unto_o they_o namely_o that_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o if_o through_o the_o spirit_n we_o do_v mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n we_o shall_v live_v that_o be_v either_o die_v temporal_o and_o eternal_o or_o live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 13._o rom._n 8._o 13._o 21._o §_o sect._n 2._o the_o second_o reason_n be_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o conflict_n pro._n 29._o 21._o second_o let_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o fight_n animate_v and_o encourage_v we_o to_o enter_v into_o it_o see_v we_o can_v have_v no_o peace_n or_o truce_n with_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n but_o upon_o

adhere_v to_o all_o the_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n unmortify_v and_o uncrucify_v or_o that_o part_n of_o a_o christian_n which_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o continual_o fight_v and_o strive_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o this_o be_v the_o malition_n enemy_n that_o assi_v satan_n and_o the_o world_n to_o work_v our_o utter_a overthrow_n unto_o which_o the_o scripture_n have_v give_v many_o name_n whereby_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n there_o of_o be_v employ_v that_o we_o may_v the_o better_a know_v it_o and_o arm_v ourselves_o to_o fight_v against_o it_o for_o it_o be_v call_v the_o 9_o the_o rom._n 6._o 6._o ephes_n 4._o 22._o col._n 3._o 9_o old_a man_n not_o only_o because_o in_o age_n and_o antiquity_n it_o almost_o match_v humane_a nature_n but_o rather_o to_o imply_v unto_o we_o that_o like_o those_o who_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o old_a age_n have_v have_v much_o experience_n it_o be_v very_o subtle_a and_o politic_a and_o so_o full_a of_o sleight_n and_o stratagem_n that_o if_o we_o be_v not_o exceed_v wary_a and_o watchful_a it_o will_v easy_o circumvent_v us._n it_o be_v call_v also_o the_o 14._o the_o 1._o cor._n 2._o 14._o natural_a man_n because_o this_o corruption_n overspread_v the_o whole_a nature_n of_o all_o man_n who_o be_v unregenerate_a for_o howsoever_o in_o the_o first_o creation_n we_o be_v good_a &_o free_a from_o sin_n yet_o after_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n we_o be_v so_o degenerate_a and_o infect_v in_o our_o nature_n with_o the_o poison_n of_o their_o corruption_n that_o it_o be_v as_o natural_a familiar_a and_o easy_a to_o sin_n and_o offend_v god_n as_o for_o a_o man_n to_o eat_v drink_v and_o sleep_v for_o a_o fish_n to_o swim_v a_o bird_n to_o fly_v or_o for_o a_o stone_n to_o descend_v downward_o it_o be_v call_v the_o old_a adam_n to_o lead_v we_o unto_o the_o fountain_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v that_o be_v not_o god_n who_o make_v all_o thing_n good_a but_o our_o first_o parent_n who_o as_o they_o lose_v the_o image_n of_o god_n by_o their_o fall_n and_o be_v whole_o corrupt_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n so_o they_o derive_v their_o corruption_n unto_o all_o their_o posterity_n and_o have_v first_o defile_v themselves_o with_o this_o spiritual_a leprosy_n do_v also_o infect_v therewith_o all_o that_o numerous_a offspring_n which_o descend_v of_o they_o it_o be_v call_v the_o 10._o the_o 2._o cor._n 9_o 17._o rom._n 8._o 10._o body_n because_o this_o corruption_n dwell_v in_o the_o body_n and_o exercise_v itself_o in_o it_o by_o it_o as_o by_o it_o instrument_n in_o the_o commit_n and_o perpetrate_v of_o all_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o clear_o discern_v what_o body_n the_o apostle_n mean_v he_o call_v it_o the_o 6._o the_o rom._n 6._o 6._o body_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o 11._o the_o col._n 2._o 11._o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n because_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o body_n commit_v all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n it_o be_v call_v the_o body_n of_o death_n because_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n and_o 24._o and_o rom._n 7._o 24._o condemnation_n in_o which_o sense_v elizaus_fw-la his_o disciple_n say_v that_o death_n be_v in_o the_o pot_n that_o be_v deadly_a poisonous_a herb_n which_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o die_v who_o have_v taste_v of_o they_o it_o be_v call_v also_o 11_o also_o rom._n 7._o 8._o 11_o sin_n not_o only_o because_o itself_o be_v sin_n but_o also_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o other_o wickedness_n and_o the_o 17._o the_o rom._n 7._o 17._o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o because_o like_o the_o strong_a man_n it_o keep_v sure_a possession_n till_o a_o strong_a come_v and_o dispossess_v it_o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n it_o be_v call_v 14._o call_v jam._n 1._o 13._o 14._o evil_n concupiscence_n because_o it_o fill_v we_o with_o sinful_a lust_n and_o make_v we_o to_o to_o stand_v in_o opposition_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n desire_v and_o will_v that_o which_o he_o nill_v and_o condemn_v it_o be_v call_v 1._o call_v heb._n 12._o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sin_n which_o enclose_v or_o beset_v we_o about_o because_o this_o hellish_a captain_n with_o a_o whole_a army_n of_o sinful_a lust_n environ_v we_o on_o every_o side_n so_o as_o we_o can_v possible_o of_o ourselves_o escape_v out_o of_o their_o ambushment_n final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o 23._o the_o rom._n 7._o 23._o law_n of_o the_o member_n and_o the_o 2._o the_o rom_n 8._o 2._o law_n of_o death_n because_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o all_o the_o natural_a man_n action_n guide_v he_o into_o all_o wickedness_n the_o commander_n of_o all_o his_o part_n and_o member_n unto_o who_o injunction_n they_o do_v like_o subject_n yield_v free_a and_o willing_a obedience_n the_o which_o their_o service_n and_o subjection_n be_v in_o the_o end_n reward_v with_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n chap._n iii_o what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o discourse_n scripture_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o word_n spirit_n be_v diverse_o take_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o thus_o we_o have_v show_v what_o the_o flesh_n be_v which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o champion_n in_o this_o spiritual_a combat_n now_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v of_o the_o other_o which_o be_v the_o spirit_n and_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o distinct_o know_v what_o it_o be_v we_o must_v understand_v that_o the_o word_n spirit_n be_v diverse_o take_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o to_o omit_v many_o acceptation_n which_o be_v altogether_o impertinent_a to_o our_o present_a purpose_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o it_o be_v sometime_o take_v general_o for_o all_o spiritual_a and_o incorporeal_a substance_n and_o sometime_o more_o special_o for_o some_o one_o of_o they_o and_o thus_o it_o sometime_o signify_v the_o whole_a 24._o whole_a joh._n 4._o 24._o deity_n and_o sometime_o every_o one_o of_o the_o person_n the_o father_n the_o 63._o the_o joh._n 6._o 63._o son_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n and_o the_o 7._o the_o 1._o joh._n 5._o 6._o 7._o holy_a ghost_n who_o have_v this_o name_n of_o spirit_n after_o a_o usual_a and_o peculiar_a manner_n give_v unto_o he_o but_o howsoever_o god_n and_o every_o of_o these_o holy_a and_o divine_a person_n do_v fight_n in_o we_o and_o for_o we_o against_o the_o flesh_n see_v it_o be_v their_o grace_n that_o support_v we_o and_o their_o strength_n whereby_o we_o overcome_v yet_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v by_o spirit_n in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n this_o divine_a nature_n who_o be_v omnipotent_a none_o be_v able_a to_o resist_v sometime_o it_o signify_v the_o 1._o the_o eccles_n 12._o 7._o act._n 7._o 59_o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o soul_n of_o man_n even_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v take_v for_o the_o body_n but_o these_o be_v not_o opposite_n and_o enemy_n but_o dear_a friend_n who_o so_o entire_o love_n that_o they_o 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spirit_n as_o faith_n love_n hope_v joy_n and_o the_o rest_n which_o be_v fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v stand_v in_o opposition_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o some_o sort_n do_v fight_v against_o they_o they_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o final_o the_o spirit_n sometime_o signify_v a_o new_a quality_n of_o holiness_n create_v and_o wrought_v in_o all_o the_o elect_a by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v renew_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o which_o sense_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v it_o in_o this_o place_n discourse_n §._o sect._n 2._o what_o we_o be_v

ambushment_n and_o our_o friend_n through_o their_o malice_n muster_v against_o we_o as_o though_o they_o be_v our_o enemy_n that_o so_o whileft_v we_o bend_v all_o our_o force_n against_o they_o who_o oppose_v we_o in_o this_o seem_a hostility_n these_o may_v sudden_o set_v upon_o we_o and_o assault_v we_o at_o unaware_o give_v we_o deadly_a wound_n when_o we_o fear_v no_o danger_n for_o the_o plot_v and_o contrive_v of_o which_o stratagem_n they_o use_v the_o vassal_n of_o antichrist_n the_o clergy_n of_o rome_n as_o their_o chieftain_n and_o especial_a instrument_n who_o hide_v our_o true_a enemy_n the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v overspread_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n under_o the_o close_a covert_n of_o their_o cunning_a sophistry_n do_v in_o stead_n thereof_o offer_v to_o our_o view_n seem_v foe_n of_o their_o own_o fancy_v for_o by_o the_o flesh_n they_o will_v have_v we_o to_o understand_v not_o the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n which_o keep_v their_o chief_a residence_n in_o the_o soul_n mind_n and_o will_v but_o the_o body_n itself_o and_o the_o flesh_n thereof_o and_o at_o most_o the_o inferior_a bruit_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n they_o understand_v the_o intellectual_a faculty_n the_o mind_n reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o so_o affirm_v this_o to_o be_v the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n when_o as_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a part_n do_v rebel_n and_o stand_v in_o opposition_n against_o the_o understanding_n &_o reason_n and_o contrariwise_o when_o these_o strive_v to_o maintain_v their_o regency_n by_o keep_v they_o under_o and_o subdue_a they_o to_o their_o law_n and_o order_n and_o although_o be_v sometime_o convince_v with_o the_o evidence_n of_o truth_n they_o give_v together_o with_o we_o the_o same_o verduite_n affirm_v that_o not_o the_o body_n itself_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o corruption_n of_o it_o 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as_o the_o like_a speech_n of_o our_o saviour_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v but_o you_o be_v not_o of_o the_o world_n not_o because_o they_o have_v not_o their_o habitation_n in_o the_o world_n but_o because_o they_o be_v not_o defile_v with_o worldly_a maliciousness_n and_o afterward_o more_o full_o expound_v those_o word_n you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n what_o then_o say_v he_o be_v they_o not_o in_o the_o flesh_n and_o do_v they_o go_v about_o without_o body_n what_o sense_n or_o reason_n be_v in_o such_o a_o speech_n and_o therefore_o you_o see_v that_o he_o mean_v by_o flesh_n a_o 3._o ambros_n de_fw-fr fide_fw-la resurect_v to._n 3._o fleshly_a life_n and_o thus_o also_o ambrose_n expound_v this_o place_n the_o apostle_n say_v he_o by_o deny_v those_o to_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n who_o it_o be_v manifest_a to_o have_v be_v in_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o condemn_v in_o they_o the_o substance_n of_o flesh_n but_o their_o sin_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n that_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n point_n §._o sect._n 2._o other_o testimony_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n and_o unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n many_o more_o may_v be_v add_v as_o tit._n 1._o 15._o unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieve_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o wisdom_n or_o 〈◊〉_d or_o rom._n 8._o 7._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mind_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v emnitie_n against_o god_n and_o that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o col._n 2._o 18._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mind_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n be_v fleshly_a and_o thus_o he_o exhort_v the_o ephesian_n to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n thereby_o imply_v that_o not_o only_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n be_v natural_o corrupt_v but_o 23_o c_o eph._n 4._o 23_o also_o the_o mind_n the_o chief_a part_n of_o man_n and_o hereof_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v the_o prime_a vigour_n and_o chief_a faculty_n of_o the_o mind_n for_o what_o need_v any_o renovation_n if_o there_o be_v not_o in_o they_o the_o taynture_n of_o their_o old_a corruption_n so_o rom._n 12._o 2._o and_o be_v 2._o rom._n 12._o 2._o not_o conform_v to_o this_o world_n but_o be_v transform_v by_o the_o renew_n of_o your_o mind_n that_o you_o may_v prove_v what_o be_v that_o good_a that_o acceptable_a and_o perfect_a will_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o impli_v that_o natural_o they_o be_v corrupt_v even_o in_o the_o understanding_n part_n and_o ignorant_a of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n till_o they_o be_v renew_v and_o enlighten_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o renovation_n be_v not_o finish_v at_o once_o but_o by_o little_a and_o little_a even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o life_n according_a to_o that_o 2._o cor._n 4._o 16._o though_o our_o outward_a man_n perish_v yet_o the_o inward_a man_n be_v renew_v day_n by_o day_n again_o where_o the_o apostle_n pray_v unto_o god_n that_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v renew_v he_o plain_o intimate_v that_o they_o be_v by_o nature_n corrupt_a and_o sinful_a and_o thus_o he_o pray_v that_o the_o faithful_a thessalonian_o may_v be_v sanctify_v 23._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 23._o whole_o and_o that_o their_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o the_o ephesian_n may_v have_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o and_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n be_v in_o lighten_v they_o may_v know_v what_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o their_o call_v etc._n etc._n of_o which_o prayer_n they_o have_v great_a need_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v of_o they_o they_o together_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o gentile_n have_v their_o understanding_n 18._o eph._n 4._o 18._o darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n which_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n ephes_n 4._o 18._o final_o the_o apostle_n plain_o determine_v this_o question_n whereas_o he_o say_v that_o the_o enemy_n with_o who_o we_o wrestle_v in_o this_o christian_a warfare_n be_v not_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o spiritual_a wickedness_n even_o the_o wicked_a spirit_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n it_o §._o sect._n 3._o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n only_o be_v not_o the_o flesh_n the_o first_o take_v from_o the_o name_n that_o be_v give_v unto_o it_o unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n we_o may_v add_v many_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o only_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n or_o the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o but_o the_o sin_n and_o pollution_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n soul_n and_o body_n first_o because_o the_o name_n in_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v give_v to_o the_o flesh_n do_v intimate_v thus_o much_o for_o it_o be_v call_v the_o old_a adam_n and_o the_o old_a man_n which_o consist_v as_o well_o of_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n as_o of_o a_o 4._o omne_fw-la peccatum_fw-la caro_fw-la dicitur_fw-la ambr_n in_o eph._n ●_o ezech._n 18._o 4._o natural_a body_n it_o be_v call_v sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o ambrose_n all_o sin_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o soul_n sin_v as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n as_o the_o prophet_n impli_v where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v it_o be_v call_v the_o evil_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o act_n of_o lust_a belong_v to_o the_o

soul_n and_o not_o to_o the_o body_n it_o be_v call_v the_o evil_n which_o enclose_v we_o namely_o all_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n and_o final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o law_n of_o death_n and_o law_n be_v give_v by_o the_o chief_a commander_n and_o supreme_a sovereign_n which_o as_o all_o confess_v be_v not_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n and_o herein_o the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n second_o the_o action_n reason_v 2_o which_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o flesh_n do_v prove_v this_o for_o it_o be_v say_v to_o covet_v desire_v or_o lust_n gal._n 5._o 17._o which_o be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o not_o of_o the_o body_n and_o therefore_o chrysostome_n 5._o gal._n 5._o 17_o non_fw-la hic_fw-la carnem_fw-la apellat_fw-la corpus_fw-la alioquin_fw-la quomodo_fw-la concupiscit_fw-la quandoquidem_fw-la concupiscentia_fw-la non_fw-la ca●n●_n est_fw-la sed_fw-la animae_fw-la chrysost_fw-la in_o gal._n 5._o conclude_v that_o the_o apostle_n mean_v not_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n for_o otherwise_o say_v he_o how_o can_v the_o flesh_n be_v say_v to_o lust_n see_v lust_a belong_v not_o to_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n for_o the_o body_n be_v to_o be_v reckon_v among_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v move_v and_o not_o which_o move_v as_o be_v not_o ●ragent_n but_o a_o patient_a three_o the_o sin_n which_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o flesh_n show_v plain_o that_o we_o be_v thereby_o to_o understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o body_n so_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v up_o reason_n 3_o diverse_a fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n name_v not_o only_a adultery_n uncleanness_n 20._o cal._n 5._o 9_o 20._o murder_n drunkenness_n and_o such_o like_a but_o also_o idolatry_n witchcraft_n heresy_n which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o soul_n and_o mind_n and_o not_o proper_o and_o immediate_o of_o the_o body_n and_o this_o austin_n observe_v who_o know_v not_o say_v he_o that_o idol-seruice_n emnitie_n contention_n emulation_n stomach_n 2._o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14_o cap._n 2._o dissension_n heresy_n envy_v be_v rather_o the_o vice_n of_o the_o mind_n then_o of_o the_o flesh_n see_v it_o may_v be_v that_o for_o idolatry_n or_o some_o error_n of_o heresy_n a_o man_n may_v abstain_v from_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n where_o further_o it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o these_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o in_o the_o wicked_a and_o unregenerate_a but_o also_o in_o the_o godly_a and_o sanctify_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o flesh_n or_o part_n unregenerate_a for_o of_o such_o the_o apostle_n speak_v see_v they_o only_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n and_o they_o and_o none_o but_o they_o have_v the_o spirit_n in_o they_o lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n soul_n §._o sect._n 4._o reason_n 4._o original_a corruption_n have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n four_o the_o corruption_n of_o original_a sin_n which_o in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v be_v all_o one_o with_o the_o flesh_n have_v overspread_v not_o the_o body_n alone_o but_o also_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n &_o soul_n for_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v thereby_o deface_v which_o principal_o consist_v in_o wisdom_n original_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o these_o be_v chief_o and_o immeadiate_o seat_v not_o in_o the_o body_n but_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o in_o this_o regard_n the_o whole_a man_n the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n need_v to_o be_v wash_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n because_o all_o his_o power_n and_o part_n be_v defile_v and_o corrupt_v the_o which_o will_v better_a appear_v if_o we_o consider_v of_o some_o particular_n for_o in_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n be_v seat_v as_o in_o their_o proper_a place_n the_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n not_o only_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o natural_a 14._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 14._o man_n perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o they_o be_v foolishness_n unto_o he_o neither_o can_v be_v know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discerue_v but_o also_o the_o relic_n thereof_o remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_a for_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n and_o we_o see_v but_o as_o through_o a_o glass_n dark_o in_o which_o regard_n christ_n tell_v 38._o 1_o cor._n 13_o 38._o peter_n that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v unto_o he_o that_o our_o saviour_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n mean_v by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n human_a reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o unto_o this_o we_o may_v add_v the_o sin_n of_o infidelity_n and_o doubt_v error_n and_o heresy_n in_o the_o conscience_n also_o there_o be_v stupidity_n and_o terror_n whereby_o it_o be_v either_o asleep_a and_o observe_v not_o our_o action_n to_o approve_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o to_o accuse_v we_o for_o evil_a or_o be_v awaken_v do_v with_o horrible_a fury_n pursue_v and_o terrify_v we_o admit_v of_o no_o pacification_n in_o the_o cogitation_n and_o imagination_n vanity_n and_o much_o wickedness_n according_a to_o that_o gen._n 6._o 5._o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n see_v that_o 5._o gen._n 6._o 5._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 5._o every_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v only_o evil_a continual_o final_o in_o the_o will_n remain_v much_o averseness_n to_o good_a and_o proneness_n to_o evil_a great_a rebellion_n and_o stubbornness_n against_o god_n whereby_o we_o resist_v his_o holy_a 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o wil._n in_o respect_n whereof_o the_o prophet_n say_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v wicked_a above_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o in_o our_o will_n there_o be_v no_o inclination_n unto_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a unless_o god_n first_o work_v it_o in_o us._n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o corruption_n 5._o philip._n 2._o 12._o bernard_n de_fw-fr aduentu_fw-la domini_fw-la serm._n 5._o of_o soul_n &_o body_n according_a to_o that_o of_o bernard_n as_o say_v he_o the_o old_a adam_n be_v spread_v over_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o profess_v he_o whole_o so_o now_o let_v christ_n have_v all_o who_o have_v create_v all_o and_o redeem_v all_o and_o will_v also_o glorify_v all_o friend_n §._o sect._n 5._o reason_n 5._o because_o the_o body_n and_o spirit_n be_v not_o enemy_n but_o love_a friend_n five_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o contrary_a one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o like_o mortal_a enemy_n in_o hostile_a manner_n they_o fight_v together_o seek_v one_o another_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n but_o such_o emnitie_n be_v not_o between_o the_o soul_n 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o and_o body_n for_o than_o they_o will_v seek_v one_o another_o overthrow_n whereas_o contrariwise_o they_o mutual_o love_v and_o cherish_v the_o one_o the_o other_o and_o be_v much_o grieve_v when_o they_o must_v part_v asunder_o so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o no_o man_n 29._o eph._n 5._o 28._o 29._o ever_o yet_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n but_o nourish_v it_o and_o cherish_v it_o even_o as_o the_o lord_n the_o church_n and_o in_o this_o regard_n he_o will_v the_o husband_n to_o love_v his_o wife_n as_o his_o own_o body_n and_o this_o argument_n chrysostome_n use_v whereas_o say_v he_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n he_o speak_v of_o a_o 5._o chrysost_n in_o gal._n 5._o twofold_a knowledge_n whereof_o the_o one_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o other_o to_o wit_v not_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o virtue_n and_o maliciousness_n for_o if_o they_o shall_v be_v so_o oppose_v they_o will_v destroy_v one_o another_o as_o water_n fire_n and_o light_a darkness_n etc._n etc._n now_o whereas_o the_o opposition_n and_o fight_n be_v not_o between_o the_o body_n and_o the_o soul_n but_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n hereof_o it_o will_v clear_o follow_v that_o we_o be_v not_o by_o flesh_n to_o understand_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o quality_n of_o corruption_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o these_o enemy_n be_v of_o like_a nature_n and_o therefore_o as_o by_o the_o spirit_n we_o understand_v not_o the_o substance_n or_o essence_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n but_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o contrariwise_o we_o be_v by_o the_o flesh_n to_o understand_v not_o our_o bodily_a substance_n but_o the_o sinful_a quality_n of_o corruption_n which_o have_v defile_v soul_n and_o body_n 18._o §_o sect._n 6._o the_o sixth_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 7._o 18._o six_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o in_o he_o

that_o be_v in_o his_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n where_o the_o flesh_n can_v signify_v the_o body_n as_o it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o soul_n for_o so_o it_o be_v not_o true_a which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v see_v his_o body_n be_v not_o only_o the_o habitation_n of_o his_o soul_n but_o also_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n neither_o be_v it_o here_o the_o apostle_n purpose_v to_o distinguish_v between_o his_o soul_n and_o his_o body_n but_o between_o grace_n and_o natural_a corruption_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o remain_v unregenerate_a as_o contrariwise_o by_o spirit_n he_o understand_v the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o he_o correct_v himself_o say_v in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n because_o he_o will_v not_o be_v injurious_a to_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o his_o body_n which_o make_v he_o thus_o to_o explicate_v his_o speech_n of_o his_o flesh_n or_o part_n unregenerate_a in_o which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v not_o so_o chrysostome_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o apostle_n call_v 5._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 19_o chrysost_n in_o cal._n 5._o flesh_n not_o the_o natural_a body_n but_o the_o deprave_a will_n as_o when_o he_o say_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o again_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n what_o then_o be_v the_o flesh_n to_o be_v destroy_v why_o he_o who_o speak_v these_o thing_n be_v not_o he_o compass_v with_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n by_o flesh_n therefore_o he_o mean_v earthly_a sluggish_a and_o reckless_a thought_n so_o that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o accusation_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o fault_n of_o the_o negligent_a soul_n ●●_o §_o sect._n 7._o the_o seven_o reason_n because_o the_o body_n be_v not_o absolute_o evil_a as_o the_o flesh_n ●●_o eight_o that_o which_o be_v call_v the_o flesh_n be_v in_o other_o place_n call_v the_o evil_a concupiscence_n the_o evil_a which_o enclose_v we_o and_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o body_n be_v not_o evil_a absolute_o for_o it_o be_v the_o good_a creature_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n but_o respective_o as_o together_o with_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v taint_v &_o defile_v with_o corruption_n so_o austin_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o flesh_n that_o be_v 76._o aug._n de_fw-fr ecclesiast_fw-la dogmat_fw-la cap._n 76._o our_o body_n be_v good_a yea_o very_a good_a as_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o our_o only_a good_a god_n and_o it_o be_v not_o evil_a as_o sethianus_n ophianus_fw-la and_o patricianus_n will_v have_v it_o nor_o the_o cause_n of_o evil_a as_o florianus_n have_v teach_v nor_o yet_o compact_v of_o evil_a and_o good_a as_o manichaeus_n blaspheme_v but_o whereas_o it_o be_v good_a by_o creation_n it_o be_v at_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o mind_n make_v unto_o we_o either_o good_a or_o evil_n not_o by_o the_o change_n of_o the_o substance_n but_o by_o the_o wage_n of_o execution_n with_o who_o chrysostome_n agree_v say_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v 13._o chrysost_n in_o rom._n 7._o serm._n 13._o nor_o call_v the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n sin_n but_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o if_o we_o wise_o use_v it_o be_v exceed_v fit_a for_o the_o pursue_v of_o virtue_n neither_o be_v the_o body_n our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n but_o our_o friend_n which_o assi_v we_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o take_v our_o part_n against_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n namely_o as_o it_o be_v employ_v by_o the_o soul_n in_o pray_v fast_a watch_v hear_v the_o word_n holy_a conference_n give_v of_o alm_n and_o such_o like_a religious_a and_o christian_a duty_n so_o hierome_n testify_v that_o this_o life_n to_o mortal_a man_n be_v a_o place_n licinium_n hieron_n ad_fw-la licinium_n of_o combat_n here_o we_o fight_v that_o elsewhere_o we_o may_v be_v crown_v and_o no_o man_n can_v go_v secure_o among_o serpent_n and_o scorpion_n we_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o great_a troop_n of_o enemy_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v full_a of_o they_o the_o frail_a flesh_n which_o within_o a_o while_n will_v become_v dust_n fight_v alone_o against_o many_o etc._n etc._n for_o as_o the_o body_n partake_v with_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n so_o also_o in_o the_o state_n of_o regeneration_n the_o one_o be_v sanctify_v as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o for_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o the_o faithful_a tell_v they_o that_o they_o be_v wash_v and_o sanctify_v he_o exclude_v not_o their_o body_n but_o understand_v it_o of_o the_o whole_a person_n body_n and_o soul_n and_o this_o he_o plain_o testify_v say_v that_o the_o unmarried_a woman_n care_v for_o the_o thing_n 34._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o 1_o cor._n 7._o 34._o of_o the_o lord_n that_o she_o may_v be_v holy_a both_o in_o body_n and_o in_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o he_o exhort_v the_o corinthian_n to_o the_o wash_n and_o purge_v of_o the_o whole_a person_n have_v say_v he_o these_o gracious_a promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n so_o whereas_o he_o affirm_v that_o our_o body_n be_v temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o impli_v that_o they_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v for_o what_o communion_n can_v there_o be_v between_o light_n and_o darkness_n god_n and_o belial_n the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o pollute_a cage_n of_o unclean_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o as_o our_o soul_n be_v not_o in_o this_o life_n perfect_o regenerate_v but_o have_v remain_v in_o they_o many_o relic_n of_o corruption_n so_o our_o body_n be_v not_o quite_o without_o regeneration_n but_o be_v in_o part_n wash_v and_o purge_v by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a habitation_n for_o himself_o to_o dwell_v in_o to_o which_o purpose_n hierome_n say_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o praise_v the_o spirit_n and_o 8._o hieron_n in_o rom._n 8._o dispraise_v the_o flesh_n because_o that_o be_v good_a and_o this_o be_v evil_n see_v himself_o say_v that_o the_o virgin_n care_v for_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o she_o may_v be_v holy_a in_o body_n and_o in_o spirit_n and_o contrariwise_o do_v accuse_v the_o spirit_n say_v man_n corrupt_v in_o their_o mind_n etc._n etc._n so_o chrysostome_n say_v that_o christ_n have_v destroy_v the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o have_v make_v the_o flesh_n more_o able_a and_o spiritual_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n not_o by_o change_v the_o substance_n of_o it_o but_o by_o raise_v and_o incite_v it_o hereunto_o for_o as_o fire_n be_v join_v with_o iron_n 8._o chrys_n in_o ro._n 8._o do_v make_v the_o iron_n like_o unto_o fire_n though_o it_o remain_v the_o same_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n so_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v cha●ged_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v make_v spiritual_a and_o lofty_a be_v lift_v upon_o high_a together_o with_o the_o soul_n and_o as_o the_o body_n be_v thus_o in_o part_n sanctify_v so_o also_o the_o affection_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o love_v hope_v desire_v hatred_n and_o the_o ●est_n and_o be_v make_v serviceable_a to_o the_o soul_n for_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n and_o whereas_o while_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o unbelief_n they_o fight_v on_o the_o devil_n side_n and_o provoke_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o all_o wickedness_n now_o they_o forsake_v his_o camp_n and_o take_v part_n with_o the_o army_n of_o jesus_n christ_n incite_v we_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o ready_a performance_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n number_v idolatry_n witchcraft_n and_o heresy_n which_o be_v more_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o superior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n so_o contrariwise_o he_o reckon_v love_n joy_n and_o peace_n among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o 22_o gal._n 5._o 22_o be_v affection_n belong_v to_o the_o inferior_a part_n will_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o eight_o reason_n because_o the_o faithful_a be_v tempt_v to_o such_o sin_n as_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o understanding_n and_o will_n last_o even_o the_o faithful_a and_o regenerate_v be_v tempt_v not_o only_o to_o sin_n wherewith_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v delight_v as_o lust_n wantonness_n intemperance_n and_o the_o like_a 14._o jam._n 1._o 14._o but_o also_o unto_o such_o sin_n as_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o underderstanding_n and_o will_n as_o error_n heresy_n infidelity_n doubt_v of_o

god_n mercy_n truth_n providence_n security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n now_o of_o what_o be_v they_o thus_o tempt_v but_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o their_o own_o concupiscence_n and_o therefore_o this_o concupiscence_n extend_v as_o well_o to_o the_o superior_a as_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n yea_o not_o only_o be_v they_o tempt_v but_o often_o be_v foil_v by_o yield_v to_o the_o tentation_n of_o which_o i_o need_v no_o other_o proof_n but_o that_o experience_n which_o every_o christian_a may_v have_v in_o himself_o if_o without_o partiality_n he_o will_v examine_v his_o own_o conscience_n for_o who_o be_v so_o enlighten_v that_o do_v not_o find_v in_o his_o mind_n much_o darkness_n who_o so_o sanctify_v that_o do_v not_o acknowledge_v many_o error_n whereby_o he_o have_v be_v overtake_v in_o his_o judgement_n and_o much_o vanity_n in_o his_o cogitation_n who_o be_v so_o humble_a and_o have_v so_o deny_v himself_o that_o do_v not_o feel_v in_o his_o will_n much_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n final_o who_o have_v his_o remembrance_n so_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v in_o grace_n that_o do_v not_o see_v his_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n and_o of_o holy_a duty_n and_o who_o be_v so_o strong_a in_o his_o faith_n that_o do_v not_o find_v many_o assault_n of_o doubt_v and_o infidelity_n all_o which_o do_v plain_o prove_v that_o even_o in_o the_o regenerate_a the_o relic_n of_o carnal_a corruption_n do_v remain_v not_o only_o in_o the_o inferior_a and_o sensitive_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n but_o also_o in_o the_o superior_a and_o intellectual_a chap._n vi_o testimony_n of_o father_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n alone_o be_v not_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 1._o testimony_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n be_v not_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v diverse_a testimony_n for_o the_o better_a clear_n of_o this_o 7●5_n august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o cap._n 3._o tit_n 5._o col_fw-fr 7●5_n point_n and_o first_o saint_n augustine_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o body_n which_o overburthen_v the_o soul_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o first_o sin_n but_o the_o punishment_n neither_o do_v the_o corruptible_a flesh_n make_v the_o soul_n sinful_a but_o the_o sinful_a soul_n make_v the_o flesh_n corruptible_fw-fr from_o which_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n although_o there_o arise_v many_o provocation_n of_o vice_n and_o vicious_a desire_n yet_o not_o all_o the_o vice_n of_o a_o wicked_a life_n be_v to_o be_v impute_v to_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n lest_o hereby_o we_o acquit_v the_o devil_n of_o they_o who_o have_v no_o flesh_n again_o he_o that_o magnify_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o accuse_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o evil_a without_o doubt_n he_o do_v 758_o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o cap._n 5._o tit_n 5._o col_fw-fr 758_o carnal_o affect_v the_o soul_n and_o after_o a_o fleshly_a manner_n shun_v the_o flesh_n because_o he_o so_o judge_v out_o of_o human_a vanity_n and_o not_o out_o of_o divine_a truth_n so_o in_o another_o place_n the_o soul_n be_v not_o better_a than_o 145._o august_n in_o psal_n 145._o the_o body_n in_o merit_n but_o in_o nature_n for_o the_o soul_n be_v sinful_a and_o stain_v with_o many_o corruption_n of_o concupiscence_n but_o yet_o impure_a gold_n be_v better_a than_o the_o most_o purify_v lead_v and_o else_o where_o he_o say_v the_o flesh_n therefore_o be_v not_o evil_a if_o it_o want_v evil_a that_o be_v sin_n wherewith_o 998._o august_n de_fw-fr continent_n cap._n 8._o tit._n 4._o col_fw-fr 998._o man_n be_v corrupt_v neither_o be_v he_o evil_o make_v but_o do_v evil_a for_o in_o both_o part_n soul_n and_o body_n he_o be_v make_v good_a of_o our_o good_a god_n but_o he_o do_v evil_a whereby_o he_o be_v make_v evil_a now_o as_o by_o all_o these_o testimony_n he_o show_v what_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o namely_o not_o the_o nature_n or_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n so_o in_o many_o other_o place_n he_o show_v what_o it_o be_v namely_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v overspread_v and_o defile_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o name_v one_o or_o two_o for_o all_o in_o his_o book_n of_o retractation_n he_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o and_o again_o 29._o carnis_fw-la et_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la nomine_fw-la ipsam_fw-la corruptionem_fw-la carnis_fw-la et_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la intelligendus_fw-la est_fw-la apostolus_fw-la nuncupasse_fw-la august_n retract_v lib._n 2._o cap._n 3._o august_n de_fw-fr fide_fw-la et_fw-la symb._n c._n 10._o chryso_v in_o gal._n 6._o chry._n in_o gen._n 6._o homil._n 24._o gregor_n moral_a lib._n 3._o c._n 11._o moral_a lib._n 14._o cap._n 29._o the_o soul_n when_o as_o it_o affect_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v carnal_o good_a be_v name_v the_o flesh_n with_o he_o agree_v chrysostome_n for_o write_v on_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n they_o have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n of_o it_o he_o say_v that_o he_o here_o call_v their_o evil_a deed_n the_o flesh_n for_o if_o they_o shall_v have_v crucify_v their_o body_n how_o then_o can_v they_o have_v live_v and_o again_o it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o scripture_n to_o call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n those_o who_o only_a mind_n carnal_a thing_n and_o never_o think_v on_o that_o which_o be_v heavenly_a thus_o also_o gregory_n say_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v accustom_v to_o signify_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o another_o place_n it_o be_v write_v say_v he_o that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o how_o then_o shall_v i_o believe_v that_o in_o truth_n the_o flesh_n shall_v arise_v at_o the_o last_o day_n i_o answer_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n the_o flesh_n be_v sometime_o take_v according_a to_o nature_n and_o sometime_o according_a to_o fault_n and_o corruption_n in_o the_o former_a sense_n this_o now_o be_v bone_n of_o my_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o my_o flesh_n and_o again_o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n in_o the_o other_o sense_n be_v it_o to_o be_v take_v my_o spirit_n shall_v not_o strive_v in_o these_o man_n because_o they_o be_v flesh_n and_o the_o speech_n of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n not_o that_o they_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n to_o who_o the_o apostle_n write_v but_o because_o they_o have_v overcome_v the_o passion_n of_o their_o carnal_a desire_n etc._n etc._n so_o hierome_n on_o the_o 8._o hieron_n in_o rom_n 8._o eight_o of_o the_o roman_n say_v it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o the_o apostle_n there_o accuse_v the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o the_o substance_n and_o thus_o also_o basill_n understand_v it_o for_o say_v he_o he_o that_o be_v call_v the_o old_a man_n signify_v together_o all_o sin_n and_o ibidem_fw-la basil_n de_fw-fr baptis_fw-la lib._n 1._o theod._n in_o gal._n 5._o 17._o ibidem_fw-la defilement_n particular_o as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o part_n so_o theodoret_n the_o apostle_n call_v flesh_n the_o inclination_n of_o the_o mind_n unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o spirit_n grace_n which_o inhabit_v and_o guide_v the_o mind_n unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a and_o again_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o idolatry_n witchcraft_n and_o such_o like_a sin_n be_v not_o proper_a to_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n but_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o accuse_v the_o flesh_n but_o the_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a cogitation_n understanstanding_n §._o sect._n 2._o that_o satan_n have_v assault_v not_o only_o the_o body_n &_o affection_n but_o the_o mind_n and_o understanstanding_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v by_o the_o scripture_n and_o father_n that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensitive_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n alone_o but_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o that_o this_o have_v overspread_v and_o infect_v not_o the_o flesh_n or_o affection_n alone_o but_o even_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n for_o satan_n have_v a_o desire_n to_o conquer_v we_o and_o to_o hold_v we_o for_o ever_o under_o his_o subjection_n do_v not_o only_o by_o assault_n take_v in_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n as_o it_o be_v the_o out-sconce_n but_o have_v also_o scale_v and_o surprise_v the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n which_o be_v the_o strong_a tower_n and_o castle_n of_o our_o soul_n through_o the_o strength_n whereof_o

he_o command_v all_o the_o rest_n and_o have_v get_v possession_n of_o it_o he_o have_v place_v in_o it_o a_o strong_a garrison_n of_o his_o hellish_a army_n to_o keep_v it_o for_o his_o use_n know_v that_o if_o he_o can_v hold_v the_o mind_n under_o his_o government_n he_o may_v by_o the_o help_n thereof_o keep_v all_o the_o rest_n and_o this_o make_v he_o to_o use_v all_o his_o skill_n and_o diligence_n in_o darken_v and_o delude_v the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n he_o do_v sometime_o possess_v it_o with_o a_o spirit_n of_o slumber_n by_o make_v it_o drink_v with_o the_o intoxicate_a cup_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n sometime_o he_o dazzle_v and_o darken_v it_o with_o the_o smoke_n and_o vapour_n of_o hellish_a temptation_n that_o it_o may_v see_v no_o more_o nor_o in_o other_o manner_n than_o he_o will_v have_v it_o and_o sometime_o he_o abuse_v and_o deceive_v it_o by_o cast_v between_o the_o thing_n present_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o eye_n of_o reason_n false_a colour_n and_o then_o as_o a_o man_n look_v through_o a_o green_a glass_n think_v a_o christiall_a stream_n and_o filthy_a puddle_n all_o alike_o so_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o judgement_n be_v delude_v with_o satan_n false_a glass_n or_o gloss_n which_o he_o cast_v before_o it_o can_v put_v no_o difference_n between_o right_n and_o wrong_n good_a and_o evil_a understanding_n §._o sect._n 3._o no_o part_n more_o corrupt_v than_o the_o man_n i●_n and_o understanding_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o this_o the_o devil_n diligence_n and_o politic_a care_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o no_o part_n or_o faculty_n of_o man_n be_v more_o infect_v and_o corrupt_v with_o the_o poison_n of_o sin_n then_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o the_o mind_n and_o reason_n of_o man_n do_v in_o their_o natural_a endowment_n as_o far_o exceed_v the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n as_o the_o sun_n in_o his_o chief_a brightness_n do_v the_o small_a and_o and_o dim_a star_n it_o be_v true_a also_o that_o by_o those_o relic_n of_o light_n which_o remain_v in_o the_o understanding_n a_o man_n be_v excellent_o guide_v in_o natural_a civil_a and_o mere_a moral_a action_n and_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o be_v able_a to_o achieve_v great_a and_o difficult_a matter_n but_o as_o in_o physical_a body_n the_o best_a substance_n have_v the_o worst_a corruption_n so_o be_v it_o also_o true_a in_o divinity_n that_o the_o more_o excellent_a the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o worse_o they_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n for_o the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n in_o man_n be_v the_o chief_a rebel_n which_o lead_v and_o rule_v the_o body_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n as_o it_o be_v the_o base_a sort_n of_o the_o common_a people_n and_o therefore_o the_o more_o politic_a eloquent_a and_o potent_a this_o rebel_n be_v the_o more_o dangerous_a also_o and_o pernicious_a see_v he_o hold_v the_o more_o powerful_o all_o his_o subject_n and_o inferior_n in_o their_o emnitie_n and_o opposition_n against_o their_o supreme_a sovereign_n and_o in_o this_o regard_n the_o soul_n be_v much_o more_o worthy_a blame_n then_o the_o body_n and_o in_o the_o soul_n the_o reason_n mind_n and_o understanding_n then_o the_o will_n because_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a ringleader_n in_o this_o rebellion_n and_o the_o archtraitor_n which_o give_v law_n and_o govern_v all_o the_o rest_n for_o as_o the_o judgement_n allow_v or_o disallow_v esteem_v or_o vilifi_v so_o the_o will_n choose_v or_o refuse_v and_o the_o affection_n love_v or_o abhor_v even_o as_o contrariwise_o the_o chief_a praise_n belong_v unto_o it_o in_o our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n because_o with_o itself_o it_o cause_v all_o other_o part_n which_o it_o command_v to_o return_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o submit_v themselves_o in_o all_o obedience_n to_o his_o rule_n and_o government_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o true_a repentance_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o change_n of_o the_o mind_n because_o this_o be_v the_o first_o and_o principal_a act_n in_o our_o conversion_n do_v give_v denomination_n to_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o this_o chief_a faultinesse_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o state_n of_o rebellion_n and_o corruption_n as_o it_o appear_v by_o the_o former_a reason_n so_o do_v antiquity_n give_v testimony_n unto_o it_o so_o chrysostome_n say_v that_o the_o soul_n here_o be_v more_o to_o be_v blame_v and_o accuse_v then_o the_o body_n because_o 6._o chrysost_n in_o eph._n 2._o serm._n 6._o the_o body_n design_v no_o evil_a without_o direction_n from_o the_o soul_n but_o contrariwise_o the_o soul_n commit_v much_o wickedness_n without_o the_o use_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o body_n so_o austin_n say_v that_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n without_o the_o soul_n can_v covet_v and_o 12._o aug._n de_fw-fr gen._n ad_fw-la literam_fw-la lib._n 10._o cap._n 12._o although_o the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n be_v not_o in_o the_o soul_n alone_o yet_o much_o less_o be_v it_o in_o the_o body_n alone_o and_o therefore_o it_o arise_v from_o both_o to_o wit_n from_o the_o soul_n because_o no_o delight_n be_v feel_v without_o it_o and_o also_o from_o the_o body_n because_o neither_o without_o it_o be_v there_o any_o sense_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n understanding_n §_o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o soul_n chief_o sin_v and_o in_o it_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n but_o the_o chief_a faultinesse_n of_o the_o soul_n will_v better_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o in_o the_o act_n of_o this_o sinful_a tragedy_n the_o soul_n and_o in_o it_o chief_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n play_v the_o chief_a part_n for_o it_o be_v the_o grand_a captain_n in_o this_o sinful_a army_n which_o lead_v the_o body_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n and_o appoint_v they_o to_o the_o accomplish_n of_o its_o particular_a design_n it_o be_v natural_o the_o devil_n steward_n which_o receive_v immediate_o instruction_n from_o this_o hellish_a master_n do_v appoint_v to_o every_o inferior_a part_n their_o task_n as_o common_a servant_n it_o be_v the_o devil_n forge_n wherein_o he_o first_o hammer_v and_o fashion_v his_o sinful_a temptation_n it_o be_v the_o master_n workman_n in_o the_o shop_n of_o our_o sinful_a nature_n which_o set_v on_o work_v all_o the_o other_o part_n as_o under_o prentice_n for_o first_o the_o mind_n think_v on_o mischief_n or_o entertain_v the_o devil_n temptation_n than_o the_o judgement_n allow_v it_o if_o not_o simple_o yet_o in_o respect_n of_o some_o circumstance_n if_o not_o as_o a_o hellish_a hook_n yet_o as_o it_o be_v cover_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n either_o esteem_v the_o sin_n for_o it_o own_o sake_n or_o at_o least_o for_o the_o wage_n and_o reward_n and_o so_o then_o the_o will_n choose_v it_o and_o the_o heart_n affect_v it_o the_o concupiscence_n desire_v it_o and_o the_o body_n accomplish_v it_o so_o that_o if_o the_o mind_n be_v bind_v to_o the_o good_a behaviour_n and_o either_o will_v not_o think_v on_o wickedness_n or_o at_o least_o will_v vilify_v and_o contemn_v it_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n will_v be_v keep_v and_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o sinful_a sedition_n and_o tumultuous_a uproar_n in_o the_o inferior_a part_n and_o member_n in_o a_o word_n the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n be_v the_o spring_n head_n from_o which_o all_o the_o stream_n of_o sin_n do_v run_v and_o flow_v and_o therefore_o the_o devil_n first_o poyson_v and_o corrupt_v it_o that_o so_o it_o may_v taint_v and_o infect_v all_o the_o other_o part_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n who_o judgement_n he_o first_o corrupt_v and_o then_o with_o case_n infect_v their_o will_n and_o affection_n wherein_o he_o deal_v with_o we_o as_o elisha_n with_o the_o aramite_n first_o blind_a we_o and_o then_o mislead_v we_o at_o his_o pleasure_n for_o whereas_o god_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n have_v appoint_v the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n to_o be_v as_o the_o sun_n to_o give_v light_n and_o direction_n unto_o all_o the_o other_o part_n and_o faculty_n that_o so_o they_o may_v orderly_o exercise_v their_o function_n and_o operation_n satan_n know_v right_a well_o that_o if_o he_o can_v eclipse_v this_o light_n by_o the_o opposition_n of_o changeable_a trifle_n or_o utter_o darken_v it_o by_o the_o interposition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n there_o can_v thereupon_o nothing_o follow_v but_o sinful_a disorder_n and_o dangerous_a confusion_n in_o all_o our_o action_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n lively_o describe_v man_n misery_n and_o sin_n first_o point_v at_o this_o as_o the_o chief_a fountain_n that_o there_o be_v none_o that_o understand_v nor_o seek_v after_o god_n and_o 12_o rom._n 3._o 11._o 12._o eph._n 6._o 12._o

col._n 1._o 13._o 1_o pet_n 1._o 14._o rom._n 13._o 12_o then_o that_o they_o be_v all_o go_v out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o become_v unprofitable_a and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n be_v call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o sinful_a lust_n be_v call_v the_o lust_n of_o ignorance_n and_o sinful_a work_n the_o work_n of_o darkness_n because_o ignorance_n be_v the_o sceptre_n of_o the_o devil_n kingdom_n by_o which_o he_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n all_o carnal_a lust_n spring_v from_o the_o blindness_n of_o the_o mind_n &_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n be_v the_o veil_n which_o hide_v all_o wicked_a work_n not_o only_o from_o other_o but_o also_o from_o their_o own_o eye_n who_o commit_v they_o and_o so_o encourage_v they_o to_o go_v in_o these_o sinful_a action_n testimony_n §._o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o chief_a actor_n of_o sin_n prove_v by_o testimony_n and_o unto_o this_o truth_n the_o ancient_n have_v give_v their_o suffrage_n and_o testimony_n chrysostome_n say_v that_o in_o every_o sin_n the_o soul_n 10._o chry._n in_o 〈…〉_o hom_o 21._o chrys_n in_o rom._n 7._o serm._n 10._o first_o sin_v and_o afterward_o the_o flesh_n and_o unless_o the_o soul_n be_v first_o overcome_v the_o flesh_n can_v never_o sin_v and_o expound_v those_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v say_v he_o in_o evil_a action_n or_o in_o a_o carnal_a life_n neither_o will_v he_o say_v that_o before_o time_n they_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o now_o they_o walk_v about_o without_o body_n etc._n etc._n moreover_o lest_o any_o man_n shall_v accuse_v the_o body_n he_o do_v not_o say_v which_o evil_a action_n the_o member_n themselves_o have_v wrought_v and_o do_v but_o which_o be_v wrought_v in_o our_o member_n that_o he_o may_v show_v how_o that_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o wickedness_n be_v derive_v elsewhere_o namely_o from_o our_o thought_n work_v they_o and_o not_o from_o the_o member_n which_o be_v drive_v by_o their_o motion_n for_o the_o soul_n hold_v the_o place_n of_o the_o artisan_n or_o musician_n &_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o instrument_n give_v that_o kind_n of_o sound_n or_o music_n which_o the_o musician_n make_v it_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o flesh_n if_o there_o be_v discord_n in_o the_o music_n but_o rather_o to_o the_o soul_n by_o which_o ●●_o be_v rule_v so_o write_v on_o those_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o as_o the_o gentile_n do_v not_o like_a to_o retain_v god_n in_o their_o knowledge_n god_n give_v they_o over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o convenient_a he_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n hereby_o discover_v that_o our_o sin_n do_v not_o arise_v primary_o from_o our_o body_n as_o certain_a heretic_n will_v have_v it_o but_o from_o the_o mind_n to_o wit_n from_o the_o evil_a concupiscence_n as_o it_o be_v from_o the_o fountain_n from_o which_o all_o evil_n flow_v for_o the_o mind_n be_v reprobate_a all_o other_o part_n be_v so_o too_o as_o the_o coachman_n be_v disorder_v which_o drive_v the_o coach_n all_o that_o be_v under_o his_o rule_n must_v needs_o be_v disorder_v and_o out_o 1._o ambros_n in_o rom._n 7._o fulgent_n de_fw-fr myster_n mediate_v ad_fw-la trusim_fw-la lib._n 1._o of_o frame_n so_o ambrose_n demand_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v subject_a unto_o sin_n answer_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o have_v the_o body_n corrupt_v through_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o soul_n into_o which_o sin_n choose_v itself_o to_o drive_v man_n as_o a_o captive_a unto_o it_o that_o he_o may_v do_v its_o will_n and_o fulgentius_n likewise_o say_v that_o although_o sin_n seem_v to_o be_v commit_v 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o of_o a_o man_n corporal_o yet_o it_o take_v it_o beginning_n from_o the_o heart_n neither_o be_v any_o thing_n do_v outward_o unless_o it_o be_v first_o inward_o conclude_v by_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o truth_n whereof_o truth_n itself_o have_v show_v we_o say_v that_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n so_o austin_n 2._o august_n quaest_a super_fw-la exod._n li._n 2._o c._n 2._o say_v that_o not_o in_o the_o body_n or_o inferior_a faculty_n but_o in_o the_o will_n of_o man_n be_v the_o original_n of_o all_o vice_n sin_n §_o sect._n 6._o that_o the_o body_n be_v but_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o act_v sin_n so_o likewise_o they_o teach_v that_o the_o body_n be_v but_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o can_n or_o dare_v do_v nothing_o but_o by_o the_o master_n 11._o august_n in_o psal_n 145._o serm._n 27._o t._n 10._o chrysost_n in_o rom._n 6._o ser._n 11._o appointment_n so_o augustine_n say_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o obedient_a servant_n to_o the_o soul_n this_o rule_v the_o other_o be_v rule_v the_o one_o command_v the_o other_o obey_v in_o which_o regard_n he_o will_v have_v the_o manachee_n deride_v who_o impute_v all_o sin_n unto_o the_o flesh_n the_o which_o he_o will_v have_v to_o god_n glory_n due_o praise_v and_o all_o the_o fault_n to_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o will_n chrysostome_n likewise_o compare_v the_o body_n to_o arm_n and_o weapon_n which_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v according_a to_o their_o use_n the_o soldier_n use_v they_o while_o he_o fight_v in_o defence_n of_o his_o country_n and_o the_o thief_n against_o common_a friend_n who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o country_n the_o which_o be_v not_o the_o fault_n of_o the_o weapon_n but_o of_o those_o who_o abuse_v they_o unto_o evil_n and_o so_o say_v he_o the_o body_n be_v either_o this_o or_o that_o not_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n but_o by_o the_o predominant_a direction_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o in_o another_o place_n the_o soul_n so_o use_v the_o body_n as_o the_o smith_n the_o hammer_n and_o the_o anvil_n upon_o which_o it_o forge_v and_o fashion_v the_o idol_n of_o all_o corruption_n and_o filthiness_n and_o frame_v the_o image_n of_o all_o carnal_a pleasure_n nor_o be_v the_o flesh_n the_o prompter_n and_o teacher_n of_o sin_n nor_o the_o inventor_n of_o all_o maliciousness_n or_o the_o framer_n and_o disposer_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v do_v but_o it_o be_v the_o shop_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o work_v and_o accomplish_v in_o it_o and_o by_o it_o whatsoever_o it_o effect_v thus_o seneca_n ambros_n de_fw-mi paeniten_fw-ge lib._n 1._o c._n 14._o nihil_fw-la p●c●a●t_fw-la oculi_fw-la si_fw-la non_fw-la oculis_fw-la animus_n imperet_fw-la seneca_n also_o ambrose_n conclude_v you_o see_v then_o that_o the_o mind_n be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o fault_n and_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v innocent_a save_v that_o it_o be_v often_o the_o instrument_n of_o sin_n yea_o even_o the_o heathen_a man_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n can_v discern_v this_o truth_n affirm_v that_o our_o eye_n offend_v not_o if_o they_o be_v not_o rule_v and_o command_v by_o a_o evil_a mind_n sin_v §_o sect._n 7._o that_o the_o soul_n only_o proper_o sin_v yea_o so_o far_o be_v it_o off_o that_o our_o body_n shall_v be_v chief_o corrupt_v and_o the_o principal_a author_n of_o sin_n that_o if_o we_o speak_v proper_o the_o soul_n only_o sin_v and_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o soul_n alone_o be_v sinful_a and_o as_o for_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o body_n it_o be_v rather_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n then_o sin_n itself_o so_o 3._o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o c._n 3._o austin_n say_v that_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o body_n which_o clog_v the_o soul_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o first_o sin_n but_o the_o punishment_n so_o 17._o chrysost_n in_o mat_n 5._o hom_n 17._o chrysostom_n speak_v of_o our_o saviour_n speech_n concern_v the_o cut_n of_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o pull_v out_o the_o right_a eye_n he_o say_v that_o he_o intend_v not_o the_o disturb_v much_o less_o the_o destroy_n of_o the_o frame_n of_o the_o body_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o so_o to_o conceive_v for_o he_o do_v no_o where_n show_v that_o there_o be_v any_o fault_n in_o the_o body_n but_o every_o where_n convince_v the_o will_n of_o the_o evil_a for_o not_o so_o much_o the_o eye_n as_o by_o the_o eye_n the_o mind_n and_o reason_n do_v see_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o sometime_o the_o eye_n do_v not_o discern_v those_o who_o be_v present_a before_o they_o the_o mind_n and_o cogitation_n be_v otherwise_o occupy_v and_o elsewhere_o he_o plain_o affirm_v that_o the_o 32._o in._n gen_fw-la 12._o hom_n 32._o perverse_a will_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o again_o our_o mortal_a body_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o sin_n but_o our_o wicked_a will_n be_v

it_o arise_v from_o our_o corruption_n that_o a_o man_n will_v take_v upon_o he_o to_o judge_v of_o divine_a matter_n after_o a_o humane_a sense_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o say_v that_o sin_n take_v proper_o 10._o bellar._n de_fw-fr amiss_o gratiae_fw-la &_o stat_fw-la peccati_fw-la lib._n 5._o c._n 10._o can_v be_v in_o the_o body_n but_o in_o the_o mind_n for_o sin_n be_v unrighteousness_n and_o unrighteousness_n true_o so_o call_v can_v there_o only_o have_v place_n where_o true_a righteousness_n have_v it_o place_n now_o who_o over_o have_v place_v righteousness_n true_o and_o proper_o take_v in_o the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n but_o why_o do_v he_o affirm_v this_o truth_n sure_o to_o confirm_v a_o untruth_n for_o hence_o he_o conclude_v that_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o concupiscence_n be_v sin_n and_o that_o it_o dwell_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o in_o the_o mind_n hereby_o he_o plain_o show_v that_o it_o be_v not_o sin_n proper_o but_o figurative_o but_o the_o apostle_n speak_v proper_o when_o he_o call_v concupiscence_n sin_n neither_o do_v bellarmine_n argument_n prove_v the_o contrary_a see_v the_o apostle_n do_v not_o like_o the_o jesuite_n by_o flesh_n understand_v the_o body_n but_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a and_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v as_o well_o yea_o much_o more_o in_o the_o soul_n as_o in_o the_o body_n the_o which_o i_o have_v full_o prove_v and_o bellarmine_n himself_o will_v present_o confess_v for_o in_o another_o place_n have_v say_v that_o austin_n by_o the_o name_n of_o concupiscence_n 15._o de_fw-fr amissione_n great_a &_o statu_fw-la peccati_fw-la l._n 5._o c._n 15._o understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o inferior_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o rebell_v against_o the_o superior_a he_o present_o add_v but_o it_o must_v not_o be_v deny_v that_o the_o like_a sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o superior_a part_n for_o even_o this_o part_n of_o the_o soul_n also_o be_v prove_v to_o lust_n after_o honour_n vainglory_n and_o other_o vanity_n and_o although_o it_o be_v against_o our_o will_n it_o do_v sometime_o bring_v forth_o such_o desire_n and_o therefore_o s._n paul_n number_v among_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n not_o only_a whoredom_n and_o drunkenness_n but_o idolatry_n emnitie_n heresy_n as_o augustine_n have_v diligent_o observe_v lib._n 14._o the_o civet_n dei_fw-la cap._n 2_o 3._o &_o 4._o where_o he_o show_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v sometime_o take_v for_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v without_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n after_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o that_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v carnal_a who_o live_v according_a to_o himself_o and_o not_o according_a unto_o god_n so_o elsewhere_o answer_v caluin_n and_o beza_n 7_o bell._n de_fw-fr amissi_fw-la grat●ae_fw-la et_fw-la stat_fw-la peccat_fw-la lib._n 5._o c._n 7_o his_o objection_n who_o say_v that_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o seven_o of_o the_o roman_n be_v to_o be_v take_v for_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n because_o s._n paul_n number_v the_o mind_n among_o the_o part_n most_o corrupt_v 1._o tim._n 6._o and_o command_v usto_fw-la by_o renew_a in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o this_o he_o answer_v that_o in_o many_o place_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n we_o be_v without_o doubt_n 23._o eph._n 4._o 23._o by_o the_o flesh_n to_o understand_v as_o well_o all_o the_o superior_a as_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n corrupt_v with_o sin_n neither_o do_v we_o deny_v but_o that_o with_o this_o sin_n the_o mind_n also_o of_o 〈◊〉_d be_v corrupt_v etc._n etc._n no_o marvel_n therefore_o if_o the_o work_n of_o bellarmine_n be_v not_o suffer_v to_o be_v read_v without_o special_a licence_n nor_o scarce_o to_o be_v find_v in_o common_a shop_n throughout_o spain_n and_o italy_n see_v in_o this_o and_o innumerable_a other_o point_n of_o popery_n he_o differ_v from_o the_o most_o of_o their_o other_o writer_n and_o general_o from_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o their_o practice_n both_o in_o those_o and_o all_o other_o place_n as_o have_v in_o this_o particular_a be_v before_o sufficient_o prove_v chap._n vii_o objection_n of_o the_o adversary_n answer_v whereby_o they_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n be_v the_o flesh_n flesh_n 1_o objection_n because_o this_o our_o enemy_n be_v usual_o call_v the_o flesh_n now_o in_o the_o last_o place_n it_o remain_v that_o we_o answer_v some_o objection_n whereby_o they_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v our_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n only_o with_o their_o corruption_n and_o not_o the_o soul_n and_o superior_a faculty_n and_o first_o they_o reason_n that_o this_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v the_o body_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n see_v it_o be_v usual_o call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o manner_n of_o speech_n be_v not_o proper_a but_o tropical_a and_o figurative_a and_o to_o be_v understand_v by_o a_o metonymy_n of_o the_o subject_n for_o the_o adjunct_n or_o quality_n flesh_n for_o the_o fleshly_a quality_n of_o corruption_n which_o have_v defile_v soul_n and_o body_n the_o which_o be_v usual_a with_o the_o hebrew_n who_o in_o their_o ordinary_a phrase_n put_v the_o abstract_n for_o the_o concrete_a and_o the_o subject_n for_o the_o quality_n that_o belong_v unto_o it_o the_o which_o also_o the_o greek_n and_o latin_n do_v sometime_o imitate_v as_o when_o they_o call_v a_o wicked_a fellow_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d scelus_fw-la but_o it_o may_v further_o be_v demand_v why_o this_o spiritual_a enemy_n shall_v by_o this_o metonymy_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n rather_o than_o sin_n and_o corruption_n if_o it_o be_v not_o chief_o seat_v in_o the_o body_n i_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v thus_o call_v to_o show_v how_o deep_o our_o nature_n be_v taint_v and_o infect_v with_o the_o poison_n of_o sin_n in_o that_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v incorporate_v into_o our_o flesh_n and_o one_o of_o our_o essential_a part_n turn_v and_o as_o it_o be_v transform_v into_o corruption_n and_o i●_n into_o they_o so_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o natural_o remain_v but_o even_o a_o mass_n of_o corruption_n and_o lump_n of_o sin_n and_o second_o to_o intimate_v unto_o we_o the_o dangerousnesse_n of_o this_o enemy_n in_o that_o it_o be_v not_o only_o domestical_a dwell_v in_o we_o but_o after_o a_o sort_n essential_a and_o inherent_a so_o as_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o avoid_v it_o but_o we_o must_v deny_v ourselves_o nor_o to_o kill_v it_o unless_o we_o crucify_v our_o own_o flesh_n nor_o to_o vanquish_v and_o subdue_v it_o unless_o we_o overcome_v ourselves_o yea_o but_o why_o be_v this_o corruption_n of_o nature_n call_v carnal_a and_o fleshly_a rather_o than_o animal_n and_o spiritual_a if_o it_o be_v not_o seat_v in_o the_o body_n rather_o than_o in_o the_o soul_n i_o answer_v that_o this_o corruption_n have_v defile_v both_o the_o special_a part_n of_o man_n the_o body_n as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v indifferent_a by_o a_o synecdoche_n to_o understand_v the_o whole_a corruption_n of_o nature_n by_o the_o name_n of_o either_o part_n but_o if_o this_o answer_n will_v not_o satisfy_v but_o that_o they_o will_v further_o object_v that_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o principal_a part_n and_o therefore_o the_o name_n or_o denomination_n shall_v follow_v it_o especial_o if_o it_o be_v chief_o taint_v and_o corrupt_v and_o the_o archauthor_n of_o all_o sin_n i_o answer_v that_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n rather_o than_o the_o soul_n or_o spirit_n to_o note_v unto_o we_o the_o great_a contrariety_n and_o unreconcilable_a enmity_n that_o be_v between_o the_o combatant_n in_o this_o warfare_n for_o as_o opposite_a be_v these_o the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o as_o light_v and_o darkness_n heaven_n and_o hell_n god_n and_o the_o devil_n good_a and_o evil_a and_o therefore_o to_o express_v this_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o they_o name_n be_v choose_v which_o be_v most_o extreme_o opposite_a and_o it_o be_v not_o call_v after_o the_o soul_n because_o there_o be_v some_o agreement_n between_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o body_n and_o some_o resemblance_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o soul_n but_o after_o the_o body_n which_o be_v the_o gross_a and_o most_o earthy_a part_n of_o man_n be_v most_o opposite_a and_o 23._o eph._n 4._o 23._o different_a to_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o pure_a part_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o reason_n flesh_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n and_o unto_o these_o

tu_fw-la caro_fw-la cunctis_fw-la virtutibus_fw-la denudata_fw-la es_fw-la ideoque_fw-la diceris_fw-la caro_fw-la a_o carendo_fw-la quia_fw-la care_n omni_fw-la bono_fw-mi idiot_n in_o ortho_fw-la dorogr_fw-la de_fw-fr conflict_n carn_v et_fw-la animae_fw-la c._n 1._o be_v therefore_o call_v flesh_n from_o thy_o want_v because_o thou_o be_v naked_a of_o all_o that_o be_v good_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o flesh_n be_v much_o worse_a than_o the_o devil_n himself_o for_o though_o he_o be_v wicked_a yea_o that_o wicked_a one_o by_o a_o kind_n of_o eminency_n yet_o be_v there_o in_o he_o some_o relation_n and_o respect_n of_o good_a namely_o as_o he_o be_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o essence_n and_o substance_n as_o also_o his_o gift_n of_o wisdom_n power_n swiftness_n etc._n etc._n be_v consider_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o not_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o abuse_n but_o in_o the_o corrupt_a flesh_n there_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o lump_n and_o mass_n of_o sin_n not_o any_o part_n of_o god_n workmanship_n a_o utter_a absence_n of_o all_o good_a gift_n and_o nothing_o but_o folly_n ignorance_n dulness_n impotency_n and_o whatsoever_o may_v be_v call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o evil_a for_o as_o it_o be_v destitute_a of_o all_o good_a so_o be_v it_o evil_a in_o all_o relation_n for_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v all_o evil_a so_o all_o evil_n be_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o from_o the_o flesh_n be_v all_o evil_a in_o which_o respect_n we_o may_v true_o say_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v unto_o this_o evil_n of_o maliciousness_n subiectum_fw-la adaequatum_fw-la a_o subject_n equal_o extend_v unto_o it_o for_o there_o be_v no_o part_n or_o power_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v not_o wicked_a and_o sinful_a nor_o any_o wickedness_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o this_o centre_n of_o wickedness_n for_o first_o the_o flesh_n be_v whole_o wicked_a and_o malicious_a the_o 7._o the_o rom._n 8._o 7._o wisdom_n of_o it_o be_v emnitie_n against_o god_n the_o 18._o the_o rom._n 3._o 18._o &_o eph._n 4._o 18._o understanding_n of_o it_o a_o dungeon_n of_o ignorance_n the_o 23._o the_o gen._n 6._o 5_o jer._n 13._o 23._o imagination_n only_a evil_a and_o that_o continual_o the_o 26._o the_o eph._n 4._o 19_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 26._o will_n stubborn_a and_o perverse_a stand_v out_o always_o in_o a_o utter_a opposition_n and_o obstinate_a rebellion_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o if_o the_o superior_a faculty_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o sink_n of_o sin_n what_o can_v we_o expect_v but_o that_o the_o inferior_a part_n must_v in_o their_o degree_n be_v suitable_a in_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o sinful_a man_n so_o may_v we_o speak_v of_o the_o fountain_n and_o author_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n the_o eye_n of_o it_o be_v 19_o rom._n 3._o 18._o 19_o full_a of_o adultery_n the_o throat_n a_o open_a sepulchre_n the_o tongue_n of_o it_o use_v to_o deceit_n the_o poison_n of_o asp_n be_v under_o it_o lip_n the_o mouth_n of_o it_o be_v full_a of_o curse_v and_o bitterness_n the_o foot_n swift_a to_o shed_v blood_n destruction_n and_o misery_n be_v in_o it_o way_n the_o way_n of_o peace_n it_o have_v not_o know_v neither_o have_v it_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o it_o eye_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 3._o that_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_n be_v in_o the_o flesh_n second_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v whole_o evil_a so_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_n be_v in_o the_o flesh_n for_o it_o be_v the_o common_a sewer_n in_o which_o all_o filth_n and_o loathsome_a poison_n of_o sin_n meet_v and_o in_o a_o full_a source_n run_v together_o it_o be_v the_o devil_n storehouse_n of_o wickedness_n and_o his_o armoury_n in_o which_o he_o lay_v up_o all_o the_o weapon_n of_o impiety_n it_o be_v the_o sea_n of_o sin_n from_o which_o all_o wickedness_n flow_v and_o into_o which_o it_o flow_v back_o again_o in_o a_o word_n it_o be_v the_o fruitful_a womb_n into_o which_o the_o devil_n cast_v the_o seed_n and_o spawn_n of_o his_o hellish_a temptation_n they_o receive_v warmth_n nourishment_n grow_v and_o in_o the_o end_n life_n and_o the_o perfect_a shape_n of_o all_o kind_n of_o sin_n for_o there_o be_v not_o any_o sin_n whatsoever_o though_o never_o so_o monstrous_a and_o abhommable_a but_o have_v it_o be_v in_o this_o wicked_a flesh_n if_o not_o appear_v yet_o at_o least_o secret_o lurk_v in_o this_o filthy_a dungeon_n if_o not_o in_o the_o full_a growth_n yet_o at_o least_o in_o their_o seed_n and_o chief_a principle_n there_o lie_v hide_v impious_a atheism_n filthy_a profaneness_n abominable_a idolatry_n palpable_a ignorance_n curse_a infidelity_n damnable_a hypocrisy_n hateful_a pride_n bold_a presumption_n fearful_a desperation_n wicked_a treason_n horrible_a murder_n beastly_a incest_n adultery_n theft_n covetousness_n ambition_n cruelty_n falsehood_n deceit_n with_o a_o huge_a swarm_n of_o innumerable_a other_o sinful_a abomination_n and_o 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depth_n of_o fraud_n that_o none_o can_v 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o know_v it_o but_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v omniscient_a and_o know_v all_o thing_n for_o howsoever_o satan_n the_o old_a serpent_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o natural_a ability_n and_o long_a experience_n may_v be_v more_o cunning_a and_o politic_a in_o himself_o yet_o his_o deceit_n be_v not_o so_o great_a in_o abuse_v and_o wrong_v we_o as_o be_v the_o deceit_n of_o our_o own_o flesh_n for_o this_o be_v a_o part_n of_o ourselves_o yea_o of_o every_o power_n faculty_n and_o member_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n it_o be_v of_o the_o privy_a counsel_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n and_o know_v our_o most_o hide_a imagination_n and_o secret_a intention_n it_o can_v take_v advantage_n of_o they_o to_o work_v our_o own_o overthrow_n where_o as_o satan_n be_v ignorant_a of_o they_o can_v by_o all_o his_o craft_n and_o subtlety_n so_o much_o endamage_v us._n and_o in_o this_o respect_n satan_n can_v deceive_v we_o unless_o our_o own_o flesh_n assist_v he_o do_v first_o deceive_v we_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v pure_a from_o all_o fleshly_a corruption_n and_o most_o free_a from_o this_o carnal_a guile_n can_v not_o possible_o be_v deceive_v with_o satan_n policy_n and_o most_o subtle_a stratagem_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n our_o own_o flesh_n can_v easy_o abuse_v and_o cozen_v we_o though_o it_o have_v no_o help_n at_o all_o from_o the_o arch-enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v call_v the_o old_a man_n to_o note_v unto_o we_o that_o as_o man_n in_o this_o age_n grow_v by_o their_o long_a experience_n very_o politic_a and_o unless_o they_o be_v sanctify_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n very_o subtle_a crafty_a and_o full_a of_o fraud_n so_o the_o flesh_n exceed_v and_o abound_v in_o fraud_n and_o treachery_n 7._o §_o sect._n 2._o of_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v consider_v in_o itself_o rom._n 8._o 7._o now_o this_o fraud_n and_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v most_o malicious_a in_o itself_o so_o it_o be_v most_o pernicious_a unto_o us._n the_o former_a appear_v in_o that_o it_o take_v part_n with_o sathan_n the_o wicked_a one_o against_o god_n himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v emnitie_n against_o god_n and_o that_o this_o policy_n be_v most_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o it_o be_v manifest_a first_o because_o it_o often_o prevail_v and_o much_o deceive_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n out_o of_o his_o own_o experience_n complain_v rom._n 7._o 11._o sin_n take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n deceive_v i_o in_o which_o regard_n that_o may_v just_o be_v 11._o rom._n 7._o 11._o say_v unto_o we_o which_o the_o prophet_n speak_v in_o another_o case_n trust_v you_o not_o in_o a_o friend_n put_v you_o not_o confidence_n in_o a_o guide_n keep_v the_o door_n of_o thy_o mouth_n 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pluck_v his_o hand_n out_o of_o his_o bosom_n and_o put_v it_o to_o his_o mouth_n to_o stop_v his_o ear_n against_o all_o good_a counsel_n and_o to_o harden_v his_o heart_n against_o all_o instruction_n 〈…〉_o exhortation_n whereby_o he_o be_v teach_v the_o way_n wh_o 〈…〉_o may_v come_v out_o of_o his_o misery_n or_o be_v incite_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o walk_v in_o it_o complain_v that_o all_o these_o mean_n be_v unto_o he_o useless_a and_o bootless_a see_v he_o be_v already_o irrecoverable_o plunge_v into_o a_o desperate_a condition_n or_o else_o if_o he_o use_v at_o all_o the_o mean_n of_o his_o recovery_n it_o be_v only_a inhypocrisie_n not_o with_o a_o desire_n to_o profit_v by_o they_o but_o only_o to_o stop_v the_o cry_n of_o conscience_n upon_o this_o persuasion_n that_o god_n will_v be_v content_v with_o this_o formal_a service_n notwithstanding_o that_o he_o still_o go_v on_o in_o his_o wicked_a course_n occasion_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o first_o difference_n be_v in_o the_o subject_a matter_n or_o occasion_n the_o five_o difference_n be_v the_o subject_a matter_n or_o occasion_n about_o which_o these_o conflict_n be_v make_v by_o these_o diverse_a enemy_n for_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n do_v in_o all_o thing_n oppose_v against_o one_o another_o the_o spirit_n the_o flesh_n in_o all_o that_o be_v evil_a the_o flesh_n the_o spirit_n in_o all_o that_o be_v good_a for_o there_o be_v no_o good_a action_n which_o the_o spiritual_a man_n perform_v but_o the_o flesh_n interpose_v hinder_v and_o interrupt_v he_o as_o in_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n the_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o mercy_n temperance_n and_o sobriety_n sometime_o whole_o withdraw_v he_o from_o they_o and_o sometime_o distract_n and_o disable_n he_o in_o they_o which_o make_v he_o to_o complain_v with_o the_o apostle_n to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o i_o find_v not_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a for_o i_o find_v a_o law_n that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a 21._o rom._n 7._o 18_o 21._o with_o i_o the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v not_o only_o of_o particular_a action_n but_o also_o of_o our_o whole_a life_n and_o conversatition_n and_o contrariwise_o there_o be_v no_o evil_n know_v to_o the_o spirit_n and_o do_v by_o the_o flesh_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o cross_a and_o oppose_v it_o no_o not_o those_o sin_n which_o by_o carnal_a man_n be_v think_v sleight_n and_o venial_a either_o hinder_v and_o restrain_v the_o regenerate_a man_n that_o he_o may_v not_o fall_v into_o it_o or_o move_v he_o be_v fall_v to_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n extend_v not_o to_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n but_o only_o to_o some_o particular_a action_n and_o yield_v unto_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n in_o lesser_a common_a and_o ordinary_a sin_n it_o only_o con_fw-mi 〈…〉_o h_o with_o they_o about_o the_o commit_n of_o such_o sin_n as_o 〈…〉_o ●nd_v outrageous_a and_o especial_o those_o which_o be_v against_o the_o second_o table_n not_o so_o much_o regard_v or_o restrain_v they_o in_o those_o which_o be_v commit_v against_o the_o first_o time_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o last_o difference_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n the_o last_o difference_n between_o these_o diverse_a conflict_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n for_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n begin_v at_o the_o time_n of_o our_o regeneration_n &_o conversion_n and_o not_o before_o and_o be_v begin_v it_o be_v constant_a and_o continual_a to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n though_o it_o may_v have_v some_o intermission_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n as_o when_o the_o spirit_n through_o the_o thick_a vapour_n of_o corruption_n raise_v by_o the_o flesh_n be_v cast_v into_o a_o slumber_n or_o by_o some_o mighty_a blow_n wound_v the_o conscience_n astonish_v the_o sense_n and_o harden_v the_o heart_n be_v as_o it_o be_v cast_v into_o a_o swoon_n and_o have_v no_o sign_n of_o spiritual_a life_n remain_v in_o it_o out_o of_o which_o it_o always_o recover_v be_v excite_a and_o reenlyve_v by_o god_n quicken_a spirit_n but_o the_o combat_n of_o conscience_n do_v begin_v oftentimes_o long_o before_o conversion_n even_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v the_o use_n of_o reason_n and_o understanding_n receive_v common_a notion_n from_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n but_o it_o be_v neither_o constant_a and_o continual_a but_o only_o by_o pang_n and_o fit_n upon_o the_o occasion_n of_o some_o grievous_a sin_n already_o act_v or_o about_o to_o be_v commit_v nor_o yet_o always_o permanent_a and_o last_a to_o the_o end_n of_o life_n see_v oftentimes_o by_o customable_a sin_v the_o conscience_n become_v so_o deadded_a and_o sear_v that_o it_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o sin_n nor_o oppose_v against_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n but_o as_o it_o be_v cast_v the_o reins_n in_o their_o neck_n never_o at_o all_o check_v or_o curb_v they_o in_o but_o suffer_v they_o to_o run_v on_o in_o a_o headlong_a course_n unto_o the_o commit_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n chap._n ix_o that_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o in_o all_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a nor_o in_o they_o only_o conscience_n §_o sect._n 1_o that_o no_o comfort_n arisetth_v out_o of_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n and_o thus_o we_o have_v show_v the_o many_o difference_n between_o the_o combat_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o of_o the_o conscience_n and_o affection_n whereby_o it_o be_v plain_a that_o as_o the_o former_a give_v unto_o we_o comfortable_a assurance_n of_o our_o regeneration_n adoption_n and_o salvation_n so_o there_o can_v no_o such_o hope_n arise_v from_o the_o other_o for_o as_o we_o see_v it_o may_v be_v and_o most_o common_o be_v in_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_a it_o have_v no_o reference_n to_o god_n nor_o spring_v from_o faith_n love_n filial_a fear_n and_o obedience_n but_o from_o carnal_a self-love_n and_o servile_a fear_n of_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n not_o from_o any_o dislike_n of_o sin_n the_o which_o the_o wicked_a in_o the_o hot_a of_o this_o conflict_n do_v love_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n but_o only_o because_o they_o desire_v to_o avoid_v the_o punishment_n like_v unto_o child_n who_o tooth_n water_n when_o they_o se●_n l●●●rous_a meat_n but_o yet_o dare_v not_o touch_v they_o for_o fear_n of_o the_o rod._n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o balaam_n who_o with_o all_o be_v heart_n will_v have_v sin_v in_o curse_v god_n people_n that_o he_o may_v have_v gain_v the_o reward_n of_o unrighteousness_n but_o yet_o dare_v not_o do_v it_o for_o balaacs_n kingdom_n because_o he_o be_v afraid_a to_o

spirit_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n show_v unto_o we_o both_o the_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n together_o with_o their_o multitude_n and_o also_o the_o grievous_a and_o endless_a punishment_n 8._o joh._n 16._o 8._o which_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o this_o it_o do_v common_o at_o the_o first_o in_o a_o more_o general_a and_o confuse_a manner_n amaze_a and_o astonish_v we_o with_o terror_n and_o fear_n horror_n of_o mind_n and_o pang_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o we_o see_v the_o huge_a mass_n or_o mountain_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a lump_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o we_o have_v by_o they_o deserve_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o mean_n inevitable_o draw_v upon_o we_o and_o afterward_o more_o particular_o and_o distinct_o it_o set_v our_o sin_n in_o order_n before_o we_o and_o especial_o present_v to_o our_o view_n those_o sin_n which_o we_o be_v most_o guilty_a off_o and_o by_o which_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n by_o all_o which_o it_o work_v in_o we_o that_o which_o we_o call_v penitence_n contrition_n and_o humiliation_n whereby_o we_o be_v cast_v down_o under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o lie_v grieve_v and_o groan_v under_o they_o as_o it_o be_v under_o a_o intolerable_a burden_n find_v no_o rest_n or_o comfort_n in_o ourselves_o or_o in_o any_o worldly_a thing_n beside_o and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n by_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o iron_n hammer_n batter_v and_o bruise_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n in_o piece_n that_o he_o may_v mix_v with_o they_o be_v make_v contrite_a 3._o jer._n 4._o 3._o the_o oil_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o use_v it_o like_o a_o plough_n to_o break_v up_o as_o it_o be_v these_o clunge_n stiff_a and_o fallow_a ground_n that_o be_v thus_o prepare_v he_o may_v sow_v in_o they_o these_o holy_a seed_n for_o when_o he_o have_v thus_o cast_v we_o down_o and_o thorough_o humble_v we_o than_o he_o raise_v we_o up_o again_o by_o reveal_v unto_o we_o the_o mystery_n of_o salvation_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n offer_v unto_o all_o who_o will_v receive_v they_o by_o say_v and_o then_o as_o have_v be_v show_v it_o work_v in_o we_o a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o a_o careful_a earnest_a and_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n as_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n prayer_n and_o the_o rest_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o the_o which_o by_o his_o inward_a and_o secret_a operation_n he_o so_o bless_v and_o sanctifi_v unto_o we_o that_o they_o become_v effectual_a to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o so_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v repentance_n §_o sect._n 3_o that_o faith_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o foundation_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o thus_o be_v possess_v by_o faith_n of_o all_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o inflame_v with_o unsained_a love_n towards_o they_o again_o which_o faith_n thus_o work_v by_o love_n do_v cause_v a_o change_n and_o alteration_n which_o be_v call_v repentance_n begin_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o so_o proceed_v to_o the_o outward_a part_n and_o action_n and_o work_v in_o we_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v so_o much_o offend_v and_o displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n and_o good_a a_o father_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o have_v either_o former_o commit_v or_o which_o yet_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o constant_a purpose_n to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n all_o which_o we_o do_v not_o out_o of_o servile_a fear_n but_o out_o of_o childlike_a love_n and_o affection_n which_o make_v we_o willing_a and_o desirous_a by_o our_o new_a obedience_n to_o please_v and_o glorify_v our_o heavenly_a father_n not_o for_o fear_v of_o condemnation_n but_o because_o through_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v condemn_v where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v a_o notable_a difference_n between_o that_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n which_o the_o spirit_n work_v in_o the_o regenerate_a and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o carnal_a man_n for_o though_o these_o may_v sorrow_n and_o grieve_v after_o they_o have_v sin_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o for_o sin_n itself_o the_o remembrance_n whereof_o be_v pleasant_a unto_o they_o but_o for_o the_o punishment_n which_o they_o either_o present_o feel_v or_o fear_n and_o expect_v in_o time_n to_o come_v where_o as_o the_o sorrow_n of_o god_n child_n be_v a_o flood_n or_o stream_n that_o spring_v from_o faith_n and_o love_n make_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o sin_n because_o we_o have_v offend_v and_o dishonour_v so_o good_a a_o god_n who_o have_v free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o they_o by_o give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o death_n as_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n corruption_n §_o sect_n 4._o that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o natural_a corruption_n so_o that_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o then_o have_v it_o wrought_v in_o we_o this_o work_n of_o repentance_n in_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o and_o have_v make_v in_o we_o a_o happy_a and_o bless_a change_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a from_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o from_o corruption_n to_o grace_n for_o as_o in_o nature_n corruption_n go_v before_o generation_n the_o abolish_n of_o the_o old_a form_n before_o the_o bring_n in_o of_o the_o new_a so_o before_o we_o can_v be_v spiritual_o renew_v the_o old_a man_n must_v be_v kill_v and_o crucify_v and_o then_o the_o new_a man_n will_v be_v quicken_v and_o reviue_v sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v purge_v away_o and_o then_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n first_o then_o in_o effect_v this_o work_n of_o repentance_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o purge_v and_o purifi_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o efficacy_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o death_n which_o mortifith_n and_o crucifi_v they_o in_o we_o so_o as_o they_o do_v no_o long_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n as_o in_o time_n past_a as_o for_o example_n it_o cause_v the_o scale_n of_o ignorance_n to_o fall_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n it_o free_v in_o some_o measure_n our_o judgement_n from_o error_n our_o imagination_n from_o vanity_n our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n our_o heart_n from_o hardness_n our_o will_n from_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n our_o affection_n from_o corruption_n and_o disorder_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n from_o the_o servitude_n of_o sin_n all_o which_o be_v the_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o n●w_o birth_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o seed_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v 9_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 9_o bear_v of_o god_n man_n §_o sect_n 6._o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o we_o by_o his_o quicken_n of_o we_o 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but_o strengthen_v his_o enemy_n for_o his_o own_o ruin_n and_o overthrow_v what_o do_v he_o but_o cocker_v a_o slave_n and_o famish_v a_o son_n there_o be_v say_v one_o then_o by_o god_n commit_v to_o thy_o custody_n a_o noble_a man_n and_o a_o slave_n on_o this_o condition_n that_o thou_o shall_v feed_v the_o slave_n like_o a_o captive_a with_o bread_n and_o water_n and_o entertain_v the_o noble_a man_n with_o all_o provision_n befit_v his_o dignity_n but_o thou_o contrariwise_o consume_v and_o kill_v the_o noble_a man_n with_o hunger_n thirst_n and_o many_o injury_n but_o nourish_v the_o slave_n with_o all_o dainty_n and_o delicacy_n whereby_o make_v he_o insolent_a he_o become_v a_o rebel_n against_o his_o lord_n and_o rise_v against_o he_o in_o arm_n hurt_v wound_v and_o at_o last_o kill_v he_o what_o then_o will_v thou_o answer_v unto_o he_o who_o have_v commit_v both_o unto_o thou_o thou_o have_v show_v thyself_o cruel_a who_o have_v not_o refresh_v the_o noble_a man_n the_o 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we_o follow_v herein_o the_o apostle_n counsel_n set_v your_o mind_n on_o thing_n above_o not_o on_o thing_n on_o the_o earth_n so_o let_v we_o keep_v out_o of_o our_o conscience_n all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o 14._o col._n 33._o heb._n 9_o 14._o and_o purge_v they_o daily_o from_o all_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n let_v we_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v preserve_v they_o from_o the_o hot_a sear_a iron_n of_o know_v voluntary_a and_o presumptuous_a sin_n from_o vain_a excuse_n of_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o false_a accusation_n for_o do_v good_a from_o the_o deep_a lethargy_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o from_o the_o torment_a corrosive_n of_o terror_n and_o fear_n and_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o keep_v they_o pure_a peaceable_a and_o tender_a let_v we_o keep_v or_o blot_v out_o of_o our_o 20._o col._n 3._o 1._o phil._n 3._o 20._o memory_n the_o remembrance_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n unless_o it_o be_v to_o repent_v of_o those_o that_o be_v past_a and_o to_o loath_a &_o flee_v from_o those_o which_o be_v present_a and_o to_o come_v of_o ribald_a speech_n 9_o pet._n 5._o 8._o 9_o obscene_a lest_n injury_n receive_v with_o a_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n with_o all_o other_o lesson_n of_o impiety_n imprint_v in_o they_o by_o satan_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o let_v we_o write_v and_o even_o engrave_v in_o they_o all_o holy_a document_n which_o out_o of_o the_o word_n have_v be_v impart_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o unlawful_a lust_n wicked_a desire_n unruly_a passion_n and_o ungodly_a affection_n especial_o from_o covetousness_n ambition_n and_o carnal_a voluptuousness_n and_o labour_n to_o have_v they_o fix_v and_o fasten_v on_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o to_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o and_o constant_o possess_v with_o sanctify_a affection_n and_o holy_a desire_n let_v we_o keep_v out_o from_o our_o appetite_n intemperance_n &_o all_o desire_n of_o 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