son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n ver._n 4._o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n chap._n i._n contain_v a_o explication_n of_o the_o text_n in_o its_o dependence_n and_o manner_n of_o lay_v down_o with_o three_o special_a observation_n give_v further_o light_n to_o the_o word_n and_o with_o the_o four_o great_a truth_n of_o doctrine_n three_o of_o they_o express_v and_o the_o four_o employ_v in_o the_o cohaerence_n sect_n 1._o the_o whole_a chapter_n be_v the_o conclusion_n comfort_n the_o dependence_n of_o the_o word_n on_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o epistle_n their_o scope_n be_v comfort_n of_o the_o large_a treatise_n and_o disputation_n of_o the_o holy_a apostle_n paul_n write_v to_o the_o roman_n concern_v the_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n of_o believer_n in_o jesus_n christ_n the_o apostle_n draw_v up_o all_o that_o he_o have_v deliver_v in_o this_o epistle_n for_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o especial_o for_o their_o consolation_n against_o all_o sort_n of_o evil_n that_o may_v befall_v they_o in_o this_o present_a affliction_n two_o evil_n sin_n and_o affliction_n world_n now_o because_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o evil_n which_o assault_n their_o faith_n and_o that_o sore_o and_o dangerous_o which_o be_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o remainder_n of_o sin_n within_o they_o and_o the_o manifold_a affliction_n tribulation_n and_o temptation_n that_o befall_v they_o from_o without_o two_o evil_n sin_n and_o the_o cross_n sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o they_o and_o the_o both_o comfort_n in_o christ_n to_o believer_n against_o both_o cross_n that_o attend_v they_o from_o abroad_o the_o apostle_n against_o both_o these_o do_v exceed_o comfort_v all_o believer_n and_o this_o he_o do_v not_o without_o cause_n they_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n do_v they_o not_o find_v sinful_a corruption_n work_v in_o they_o and_o be_v it_o not_o as_o a_o law_n in_o their_o member_n do_v it_o not_o sometime_o carry_v they_o away_o captives_z and_o be_v it_o not_o always_o averse_a and_o adverse_a to_o their_o holy_a inclination_n unto_o and_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n paul_n in_o his_o own_o person_n set_v out_o the_o estate_n of_o a_o believer_n to_o be_v such_o in_o the_o latter_a end_n of_o the_o seven_o chapter_n if_o this_o be_v the_o estate_n of_o those_o that_o believe_v and_o that_o have_v in_o they_o the_o beginning_n of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n how_o can_v they_o be_v comfort_v for_o be_v not_o sin_n to_o be_v regard_v be_v not_o sin_v the_o more_o grievous_a the_o more_o good_a and_o gracious_a god_n be_v to_o they_o and_o ought_v it_o not_o so_o to_o be_v do_v not_o their_o soul_n hate_v sin_v the_o more_o and_o be_v therefore_o the_o more_o trouble_v because_o such_o corruption_n stir_v in_o they_o and_o break_v forth_o against_o god_n the_o apostle_n grant_v it_o all_o but_o for_o full_a consolation_n set_v jesus_n christ_n against_o this_o evil_n of_o sin_n and_o assert_n that_o their_o sin_n shall_v not_o condemn_v they_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n this_o be_v handle_v from_o the_o first_o verse_n to_o the_o middle_n of_o the_o seventeen_o verse_n for_o the_o second_o evil_n true_a believer_n be_v subject_a to_o persecution_n &_o to_o affliction_n before_o and_o above_o any_o other_o they_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o contradiction_n the_o very_a strife_n of_o tongue_n how_o then_o shall_v they_o have_v comfort_n where_o be_v the_o gain_n of_o godliness_n the_o apostle_n say_v there_o be_v this_o certain_a truth_n full_a of_o consolation_n that_o all_o affliction_n that_o can_v befall_v the_o believer_n be_v so_o far_o from_o prejudice_v his_o salvation_n that_o they_o promote_v and_o assure_v unto_o he_o his_o great_a glory_n in_o verse_n 17._o and_o this_o argument_n be_v continue_v unto_o the_o 31._o verse_n and_o then_o in_o the_o 31._o verse_n to_o the_o end_n the_o apostle_n break_v out_o into_o a_o triumph_n of_o faith_n over_o both_o evil_n sin_n and_o affliction_n over_o all_o that_o may_v stand_v in_o the_o way_n of_o their_o comfort_n not_o leave_v until_o he_o have_v raise_v they_o together_o with_o himself_o in_o despite_n of_o all_o adverse_a thing_n to_o the_o height_n of_o one_o more_o than_o a_o conqueror_n and_o to_o the_o glory_v of_o one_o that_o be_v full_o assure_v in_o the_o word_n of_o these_o two_o verse_n the_o sin_n the_o dependence_n of_o the_o word_n on_o the_o former_a verse_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n comfort_n against_o the_o evil_n of_o sin_n proposition_n for_o comfort_n against_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n lay_v down_o in_o the_o first_o verse_n be_v prove_v and_o demonstrate_v and_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o probation_n of_o that_o proposition_n give_v in_o the_o second_o verse_n be_v also_o in_o these_o word_n clear_v there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o be_v the_o proposition_n whereof_o these_o word_n in_o verse_n 3_o 4._o give_v the_o full_a demonstration_n and_o it_o be_v this_o in_o jesus_n christ_n their_o sin_n be_v condemn_v and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v the_o strength_n of_o sin_n be_v fulfil_v what_o condemnation_n can_v there_o be_v where_o sin_n be_v condemn_v and_o where_o all_o righteousness_n be_v fulfil_v and_o this_o be_v the_o true_a case_n of_o all_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n beside_o they_o be_v under_o another_o law_n even_o the_o command_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n after_o who_o they_o walk_v and_o who_o from_o christ_n be_v in_o they_o law_v of_o they_o so_o that_o they_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n be_v not_o only_o under_o another_o law_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o from_o he_o a_o their_o head_n and_o as_o the_o second_o adam_n be_v in_o they_o as_o a_o law_n even_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o deliver_v they_o from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n this_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o verse_n what_o be_v this_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o sin_n what_o be_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n what_o be_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n holiness_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o have_v in_o we_o the_o power_n and_o force_v of_o a_o law_n what_o be_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n it_o be_v the_o deadly_a power_n of_o sin_n which_o have_v in_o all_o man_n by_o nature_n the_o strength_n of_o a_o law_n to_o command_v and_o command_a reign_n through_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o holy_a law_n of_o god_n unto_o death_n or_o condemnation_n now_o â—_o observe_v how_o the_o three_o and_o four_o verse_n clear_v up_o this_o nothing_o but_o the_o live_a spiritual_a law_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n can_v give_v a_o sinner_n a_o apostle_n a_o paul_n deliverance_n from_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n but_o this_o can_v this_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n have_v deliver_v i_o this_o be_v thus_o make_v out_o the_o law_n of_o god_n can_v not_o do_v it_o for_o that_o do_v not_o give_v this_o spirit_n but_o the_o gospel_n only_o can_v do_v it_o because_o the_o gospel_n give_v the_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o set_v free_a from_o the_o law_n and_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n this_o be_v the_o dependence_n of_o these_o verse_n upon_o the_o former_a sect_n 2._o the_o word_n be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n sinner_n the_o manner_n of_o lay_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n here_o 1._o by_o prevention_n of_o a_o objection_n object_n may_v not_o the_o law_n deliver_v a_o sinner_n explain_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o salvation_n which_o god_n himself_o first_o preach_v in_o paradise_n to_o our_o first_o parent_n miserable_o fall_v which_o the_o holy_a apostle_n open_v in_o this_o manner_n he_o lay_v it_o down_o first_o by_o prevention_n of_o a_o objection_n and_o then_o by_o reckon_v up_o the_o cause_n of_o salvation_n and_o last_o by_o reassuming_a the_o description_n of_o the_o person_n that_o have_v their_o part_n therein_o the_o objection_n be_v this_o how_o do_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n alone_o deliver_v the_o sinner_n may_v not_o the_o holy_a law_n of_o god_n deliver_v from_o sin_n and_o death_n answ_n the_o law_n can_v deliver_v the_o deliverance_n of_o a_o sinner_n from_o sin_n and_o law_n answ_n it_o be_v the_o thing_n impossible_a to_o the_o law_n from_o the_o damnation_n of_o sin_n
be_v that_o which_o be_v the_o impossible_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n that_o which_o be_v impossible_a for_o the_o law_n to_o do_v the_o law_n be_v the_o holy_a commandment_n of_o the_o eternal_a god_n maker_n of_o all_o thing_n these_o discover_v sin_n and_o condemn_v the_o sinner_n but_o they_o deliver_v not_o from_o either_o that_o which_o be_v of_o use_n and_o be_v of_o this_o nature_n to_o show_v and_o sentence_n for_o sin_n can_v possible_o work_v deliverance_n to_o a_o sinner_n but_o it_o be_v the_o gospel_n that_o law_n of_o faith_n that_o discover_v a_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n how_o a_o sinner_n may_v be_v make_v righteous_a and_o so_o be_v deliver_v from_o sin_n and_o how_o one_o condemn_v by_o the_o righteous_a law_n may_v be_v deliver_v from_o that_o condemn_a sentence_n and_o so_o be_v set_v free_a from_o death_n which_o sin_n deserve_v god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n etc._n etc._n where_n it_o appear_v that_o a_o sinner_n may_v be_v deliver_v from_o his_o sin_n and_o make_v righteous_a and_o deliver_v from_o the_o law_n and_o not_o condemn_v what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o â—â—e_z flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n etc._n etc._n the_o former_a objection_n may_v yet_o be_v urge_v for_o it_o may_v be_v say_v the_o law_n be_v righteous_a and_o can_v it_o not_o then_o give_v righteousness_n and_o life_n answ_n the_o apostle_n explain_v the_o fault_n yet_o the_o law_n be_v in_o no_o fault_n thing_n and_o amplifi_v it_o the_o law_n can_v do_v it_o not_o that_o there_o be_v fault_n in_o the_o law_n this_o impossibility_n come_v through_o the_o weakness_n of_o mankind_n now_o fall_v who_o be_v not_o able_a to_o keep_v the_o law_n the_o law_n be_v not_o weak_a as_o if_o not_o perfect_o righteous_a and_o holy_a or_o as_o if_o it_o have_v not_o a_o promise_n of_o life_n annex_v to_o it_o but_o you_o be_v weak_a who_o be_v not_o able_a to_o keep_v it_o it_o be_v through_o man_n weakness_n who_o be_v not_o able_a to_o perform_v the_o righteousness_n thereof_o that_o the_o law_n be_v become_v weak_a the_o perfect_a exact_a holiness_n thereof_o make_v through_o our_o weakness_n weaken_v it_o that_o none_o can_v stand_v righteous_a by_o it_o nor_o live_v by_o it_o hence_o arise_v the_o inpossibility_n of_o help_n by_o the_o law_n thus_o the_o law_n be_v still_o preserve_v honourable_a and_o be_v magnify_v when_o yet_o it_o can_v help_v we_o and_o we_o be_v in_o the_o fault_n the_o fault_n be_v whole_o we_o again_o the_o apostle_n display_v the_o gospel_n salvation_n 2._o by_o open_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o sinner_n salvation_n glory_n and_o display_v the_o mystery_n thereof_o by_o open_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o a_o sinner_n 1._o the_o outward_a impulsive_a cause_n the_o impossibility_n and_o impotency_n of_o the_o law_n to_o save_v through_o the_o impotency_n of_o man_n who_o stand_v bind_v to_o keep_v the_o law_n this_o be_v the_o external_a impulsive_a this_o very_a thing_n that_o the_o law_n can_v help_v we_o but_o condemn_v our_o sin_n and_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o curse_v we_o which_o be_v not_o through_o any_o fault_n in_o the_o law_n of_o itself_o but_o only_o by_o accident_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n this_o this_o be_v that_o outward_a thing_n which_o move_v god_n to_o save_v sinner_n that_o which_o may_v move_v god_n to_o come_v and_o execute_v the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n that_o move_v god_n to_o provide_v a_o saviour_n that_o which_o the_o law_n can_v do_v through_o man_n default_n that_o god_n do_v by_o send_v his_o own_o son_n 2._o the_o efficient_a or_o work_a cause_n the_o first_o work_v cause_n in_o save_v a_o sinner_n god_n god_n set_v the_o accent_n there_o it_o must_v be_v note_v with_o emphasis_n lift_v up_o the_o voice_n and_o stay_v the_o heart_n upon_o that_o word_n write_v it_o in_o great_a letter_n it_o be_v not_o my_o observation_n that_o you_o must_v not_o slip_v over_o this_o one_o syllable_n but_o the_o apostle_n divine_o inspire_v as_o afterward_o in_o this_o chapter_n when_o he_o say_v if_o god_n be_v for_o we_o and_o again_o it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v god_n against_o who_o our_o sin_n be_v god_n who_o righteous_a and_o eternal_a law_n we_o have_v render_v useless_a to_o a_o utter_a impossibility_n to_o do_v we_o good_a and_o that_o for_o ever_o until_o he_o put_v we_o into_o another_o state_n he_o be_v the_o first_o agent_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n 3._o the_o material_a cause_n what_o course_n do_v god_n take_v to_o save_v a_o sinner_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n god_n own_o son_n do_v take_v away_o sin_n by_o his_o passion_n bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o body_n his_o own_o son_n in_o our_o flesh_n in_o which_o he_o be_v incarnate_a keep_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o so_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v 4._o the_o final_a cause_n which_o be_v this_o redemption_n be_v wrought_v by_o the_o christ_n of_o god_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o in_o we_o who_o have_v make_v the_o law_n unable_a to_o do_v we_o any_o good_a who_o have_v make_v it_o to_o the_o law_n impossible_a to_o set_v we_o free_a from_o sin_n and_o death_n 3._o in_o we_o may_v some_o say_v in_o who_o lest_o wrought_v 3._o by_o describe_v the_o person_n for_o who_o this_o salvation_n be_v wrought_v we_o shall_v be_v deceive_v herein_o to_o our_o everlasting_a undo_n while_o there_o be_v such_o a_o gospel_n such_o a_o saviour_n we_o have_v the_o person_n describe_v for_o who_o all_o this_o be_v do_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v in_o we_o that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n but_o because_o many_o do_v deceive_v themselves_o in_o say_v we_o believe_v and_o do_v not_o believe_v the_o apostle_n use_v not_o those_o word_n but_o take_v up_o this_o description_n which_o note_v out_o a_o believer_n by_o the_o spirit_n he_o have_v receive_v and_o the_o spirit_n by_o the_o rule_n and_o dominion_n he_o have_v now_o in_o and_o over_o he_o and_o this_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n over_o believer_n by_o this_o that_o sin_n do_v not_o now_o reign_v in_o they_o though_o sin_n be_v in_o they_o and_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o dethron_n of_o sin_n by_o their_o walk_n it_o be_v not_o order_v by_o the_o flesh_n nor_o at_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o their_o life_n be_v order_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n through_o the_o word_n of_o this_o his_o grace_n dwell_v in_o their_o heart_n thus_o we_o see_v prove_v in_o these_o word_n that_o there_o â—an_v be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n for_o though_o the_o law_n will_v condemn_v they_o because_o they_o be_v sinner_n and_o there_o be_v sin_n in_o they_o that_o deserve_v condemnation_n yet_o their_o sin_n be_v condemn_v in_o jesus_n christ_n by_o a_o righteous_a god_n god_n may_v pardon_v they_o with_o the_o good_a leave_n of_o his_o justice_n do_v no_o wrong_n at_o all_o to_o the_o holy_a law_n sect_n 3._o for_o the_o further_a open_v of_o the_o word_n here_o be_v observation_n three_o thing_n of_o special_a observation_n three_o thing_n of_o special_a observation_n 1._o the_o diverse_a acceptation_n of_o the_o word_n flesh_n in_o the_o compass_n of_o this_o text._n first_o it_o note_v mankind_n with_o all_o its_o ability_n and_o excellency_n uphold_v in_o man_n of_o here_o 1._o the_o word_n flesh_n take_v four_o way_n here_o god_n himself_o in_o his_o long-suffering_a since_o the_o fall_n in_o these_o word_n weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n second_o it_o note_v out_o the_o humane_a nature_n as_o corrupt_v with_o sin_n in_o the_o word_n sinful_a flesh_n for_o the_o flesh_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v mankind_n such_o as_o sin_n have_v make_v it_o not_o such_o as_o god_n make_v it_o soak_v with_o sin_n under_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n weak_a frail_a flesh_n the_o soul_n and_o its_o endowment_n beslave_v to_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o sense_n to_o the_o sensual_a apperite_n to_o the_o thing_n the_o outward_a man_n the_o flesh_n desire_v insomuch_o that_o the_o whole_a man_n may_v well_o be_v call_v flesh_n three_o it_o note_v the_o humane_a nature_n frail_a and_o mortal_a but_o not_o pollute_v with_o sin_n in_o the_o word_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n of_o jesus_n christ_n four_o it_o note_v the_o corruption_n or_o sinfulness_n of_o man_n nature_n in_o the_o word_n walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n now_o from_o these_o several_a acceptation_n of_o the_o word_n flesh_n we_o gather_v that_o four_o observation_n from_o that_o
of_o great_a moment_n that_o can_v concern_v we_o and_o our_o salvation_n and_o the_o assurance_n thereof_o lay_v down_o in_o open_a and_o express_v word_n 1._o the_o impossibility_n of_o a_o sinner_n salvation_n by_o any_o mean_n save_v by_o jesus_n christ_n 2._o the_o absolute_a fullness_n of_o a_o sinner_n salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n 3._o the_o lively_a description_n of_o those_o among_o sinner_n who_o do_v obtain_v salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o then_o in_o the_o connexion_n of_o these_o word_n with_o the_o former_a we_o have_v a_o four_o doctrine_n of_o excellent_a worth_n viz._n 4._o the_o fullness_n of_o their_o assurance_n to_o be_v out_o of_o the_o reach_n of_o condemnation_n and_o to_o be_v in_o the_o estate_n of_o salvation_n and_o the_o fullness_n of_o their_o consolation_n who_o be_v actual_o in_o christ_n first_o the_o impossibility_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o a_o sinner_n by_o any_o mean_n save_v jesus_n christ_n this_o the_o apostle_n teach_v when_o he_o say_v what_o she_o law_n can_v not_o do_v it_o be_v that_o which_o the_o law_n can_v do_v it_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o impossible_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n when_o he_o also_o say_v further_o in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a he_o teach_v that_o the_o law_n be_v weak_a and_o so_o be_v unable_a to_o give_v life_n righteousness_n and_o salvation_n to_o a_o sinner_n and_o to_o deliver_v he_o from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n this_o be_v that_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o which_o it_o be_v weak_a the_o law_n be_v a_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n it_o command_v well_o it_o be_v a_o holy_a and_o exact_a sentencer_n of_o the_o disobedient_a it_o judge_v righteous_o but_o as_o for_o deliverance_n and_o salvation_n there_o it_o leave_v a_o man_n that_o have_v sin_v and_o to_o that_o work_n it_o be_v utter_o weak_a that_o be_v the_o thing_n in_o which_o it_o be_v weak_a therefore_o this_o impotency_n of_o the_o law_n demonstrate_v the_o impossibility_n of_o the_o law_n to_o deliver_v a_o sinner_n and_o then_o when_o he_o say_v through_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v man_n since_o the_o fall_n take_v with_o all_o his_o best_a ability_n and_o they_o and_o he_o in_o they_o uphold_v by_o god_n the_o creator_n in_o riches_n of_o patience_n and_o in_o riches_n of_o goodness_n and_o have_v in_o he_o the_o light_n of_o natural_a principle_n and_o with_o he_o the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n to_o read_v and_o not_o only_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o his_o heart_n but_o also_o the_o law_n give_v to_o he_o from_o god_n by_o lively_a voice_n and_o write_v in_o table_n of_o stone_n and_o perpetuate_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n man_n thus_o sustain_v and_o furnish_v with_o his_o utmost_a improvement_n which_o he_o can_v make_v of_o the_o same_o be_v but_o flesh_n weak_a flesh_n so_o weak_a that_o he_o have_v bring_v this_o impotency_n and_o impossibility_n upon_o the_o law_n the_o good_a holy_a spiritual_a and_o righteous_a law_n of_o god_n which_o have_v the_o promise_n of_o life_n annex_v to_o it_o now_o through_o the_o flesh_n through_o man_n who_o be_v weak_a the_o law_n become_v weak_a and_o deliverance_n from_o damnation_n and_o from_o sin_n be_v that_o impossible_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n which_o man_n can_v have_v by_o the_o law_n thus_o this_o gate_n to_o life_n be_v fast_o shut_v yet_o the_o law_n be_v set_v up_o in_o its_o due_a worth_n and_o power_n and_o man_n cast_v down_o under_o his_o deserve_a blame_n man_n be_v lay_v dead_a to_o the_o law_n and_o the_o law_n dead_a to_o man_n as_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n therefore_o also_o it_o unavoidable_o follow_v that_o no_o other_o creature_n nor_o mean_n can_v deliver_v a_o sinner_n for_o what_o mean_v set_v aside_o jesus_n christ_n be_v comparable_a to_o the_o law_n or_o what_o creature_n be_v above_o the_o law_n this_o be_v the_o first_o doctrine_n 2._o as_o for_o the_o second_o the_o absolute_a fullness_n of_o a_o sinner_n salvation_n by_o christ_n this_o be_v demonstrate_v by_o six_o powerful_a argument_n for_o 1._o it_o be_v god_n that_o provide_v this_o saviour_n the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o the_o salvation_n that_o be_v in_o he_o god_n send_v his_o son_n if_o god_n will_v save_v who_o can_v destroy_v god_n the_o lawgiver_n offend_v the_o person_n against_o who_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v 2._o the_o person_n undertake_v the_o work_n it_o be_v god_n own_o son_n if_o he_o undertake_v it_o by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v make_v the_o son_n of_o the_o father_n love_n what_o a_o salvation_n must_v it_o need_v be_v and_o who_o who_o or_o what_o shall_v condemn_v 3._o the_o way_n god_n take_v to_o save_v by_o he_o it_o be_v unspotted_a perfect_a and_o complete_a this_o way_n be_v 1._o by_o designation_n of_o he_o to_o the_o office_n of_o mediator_n and_o saviour_n and_o to_o the_o work_n of_o that_o office_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n send_v note_v the_o commissionate_v and_o actual_a employ_v in_o the_o execution_n of_o some_o function_n and_o work_n to_o the_o which_o he_o that_o be_v send_v be_v fore-ordained_n select_v and_o call_v and_o all_o this_o design_v of_o the_o son_n by_o and_o from_o god_n be_v of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o infinite_a good_a pleasure_n within_o himself_o 2._o by_o his_o incarnation_n god_n send_v his_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n here_o be_v a_o suitable_a mediator_n and_o saviour_n one_o that_o have_v all_o right_a for_o he_o take_v to_o he_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o all_o ability_n for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n become_v flesh_n 3._o by_o allot_v the_o business_n concern_v which_o and_o for_o which_o he_o be_v send_v it_o be_v sin_n god_n send_v his_o son_n for_o sin_n sin_n be_v that_o concern_v which_o he_o come_v the_o business_n he_o be_v employ_v in_o to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n and_o propitiation_n for_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o foul_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n foul_a than_o hell_n he_o be_v send_v about_o sin_n to_o take_v that_o away_o to_o take_v it_o on_o he_o on_o his_o own_o body_n on_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n god_n send_v he_o charge_v with_o sin_n with_o the_o iniquity_n of_o all_o his_o people_n god_n send_v he_o as_o he_o that_o have_v before_o all_o world_n be_v engage_v himself_o for_o sin_n to_o take_v it_o away_o go_v out_o of_o heaven_n out_o of_o his_o father_n bosom_n he_o must_v for_o the_o business_n of_o sin_n for_o sin_n lie_v upon_o he_o and_o since_o he_o have_v undertake_v the_o debt_n no_o rest_n can_v there_o be_v to_o he_o till_o he_o have_v pay_v the_o utmost_a farthing_n it_o be_v much_o he_o shall_v be_v send_v in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n but_o behold_v god_n send_v he_o so_o and_o concern_v sâ—nne_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o for_o sin_n what_o business_n what_o work_n be_v here_o for_o god_n own_o son_n to_o be_v busy_v about_o and_o to_o have_v any_o thing_n to_o do_v withal_o 4._o by_o course_n of_o justice_n god_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n or_o in_o that_o flesh_n viz._n which_o his_o own_o son_n have_v at_o the_o father_n send_v take_v upon_o he_o the_o syriac_a read_v in_o his_o flesh_n the_o son_n of_o god_n save_v by_o make_v satisfaction_n to_o god_n justice_n god_n condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n of_o his_o son_n and_o so_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o the_o sinner_n the_o sonâ—e_z of_o god_n in_o his_o flesh_n suffer_v sin_n be_v say_v upon_o he_o and_o salvation_n be_v bring_v by_o redemption_n by_o ransom_n by_o payment_n of_o the_o debt_n full_o charge_v and_o exact_v god_n be_v glorious_o and_o infinite_o just_a in_o the_o act_n of_o save_v a_o sinner_n sin_n be_v damn_v but_o in_o the_o flesh_n of_o châ—ist_a sin_n be_v damn_v god_n condemn_v it_o there_o now_o the_o condemnation_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o indemnity_n of_o the_o sinner_n in_o these_o four_o you_o have_v the_o way_n god_n take_v to_o save_v a_o sinner_n 4._o the_o outward_a move_n or_o impulsive_a cause_n because_o that_o the_o law_n can_v not_o help_v and_o because_o that_o man_n have_v make_v that_o way_n to_o life_n by_o the_o law_n impassable_a that_o be_v it_o that_o move_v god_n thus_o to_o save_v the_o impotency_n of_o the_o law_n make_v weak_a by_o man_n what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v god_n will_v do_v our_o undo_a condition_n our_o irrevocable_a estate_n by_o our_o own_o default_n move_v god_n to_o save_v this_o be_v also_o to_o admiration_n and_o of_o strong_a consolation_n 5._o the_o end_n aim_v at_o and_o attain_v the_o end_n of_o christ_n mission_n incarnation_n and_o passion_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o
law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o in_o the_o law_n there_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o command_n and_o the_o righteous_a just_a damnatory_a sentence_n of_o threaten_n against_o the_o transgressor_n of_o those_o holy_a command_n now_o god_n send_v his_o son_n and_o hold_v the_o forementioned_a course_n in_o lay_v our_o sin_n upon_o he_o that_o the_o whole_a righteousness_n which_o the_o law_n require_v of_o we_o may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n while_o by_o jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v fulfil_v for_o we_o and_o for_o our_o sake_n in_o our_o room_n and_o stead_n and_o so_o the_o law_n be_v while_o fulfil_v for_o we_o fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o then_o second_o the_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o the_o precept_n be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o while_o by_o this_o faith_n which_o unite_v we_o to_o christ_n receive_v his_o spirit_n draw_v from_o christ_n sanctify_v grace_n and_o purify_v the_o heart_n a_o new_a obedience_n in_o all_o uprightness_n and_o integrity_n respect_v the_o whole_a law_n be_v begin_v and_o more_o and_o more_o increase_v in_o we_o in_o this_o life_n &_o be_v of_o that_o grow_a nature_n that_o it_o will_v go_v forward_o hold_v on_o fight_v out_o its_o way_n persevere_v and_o overcome_v and_o at_o last_o be_v perfect_v in_o glory_n thus_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v in_o we_o by_o faith_n christ_n righteousness_n in_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n for_o we_o reckon_v to_o we_o as_o we_o and_o by_o the_o same_o faith_n holiness_n in_o truth_n begin_v and_o grow_v up_o to_o perfection_n in_o we_o see_v here_o the_o gospel_n fight_v not_o against_o the_o law_n as_o the_o law_n be_v not_o against_o the_o gospel_n the_o gospel_n acquit_v those_o who_o the_o law_n pronounce_v guilty_a but_o not_o as_o consider_v naked_o in_o their_o guilt_n that_o be_v against_o the_o jus_n the_o right_a of_o the_o law_n but_o by_o the_o intervening_a of_o and_o the_o guilty_a consider_v in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o price_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o jus_o the_o right_a of_o the_o law_n the_o gospel_n set_v they_o free_a from_o condemnation_n notwithstanding_o their_o sin_n because_o it_o bring_v in_o god_n condemn_v their_o sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n of_o his_o son_n and_o the_o son_n bear_v the_o condemnation_n of_o sin_n lay_v on_o he_o of_o god_n in_o his_o own_o flesh_n the_o gospel_n while_o it_o acquit_v from_o the_o law_n purify_v the_o sinner_n and_o give_v he_o a_o heart_n and_o power_n to_o judge_v himself_o to_o love_v the_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o the_o law_n require_v and_o in_o this_o work_n uphold_v he_o with_o delight_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n till_o holiness_n be_v perfect_v so_o the_o gospel_n fulfil_v the_o law_n every_o way_n in_o christ_n and_o in_o we_o fulfil_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o in_o we_o and_o while_o for_o we_o in_o we_o 6._o the_o person_n apply_v and_o the_o manner_n of_o application_n of_o this_o salvation_n even_o the_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o in_o all_o those_o that_o be_v deliver_v from_o condemnation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n be_v unite_n they_o to_o christ_n and_o regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v they_o this_o spirit_n set_v himself_o up_o in_o the_o throne_n and_o pull_v the_o flesh_n out_o of_o the_o throne_n and_o he_o reign_v in_o they_o and_o order_n their_o life_n this_o person_n even_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o his_o work_n make_v this_o salvation_n to_o come_v home_o with_o save_v efficacy_n be_v mention_v implyed_o in_o these_o word_n in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n thus_o the_o apostle_n have_v set_v out_o lively_a the_o second_o great_a doctrine_n the_o three_o be_v a_o description_n of_o those_o for_o the_o three_o who_o god_n send_v his_o son_n to_o become_v flesh_n to_o condemn_v their_o sin_n in_o his_o flesh_n and_o to_o fulfil_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n in_o they_o these_o person_n be_v plain_o and_o lively_o describe_v thus_o they_o be_v those_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n they_o be_v know_v by_o their_o walk_n that_o be_v by_o the_o tenor_n and_o course_n of_o their_o life_n in_o which_o they_o deliberate_o set_v themselves_o with_o continuance_n and_o progress_n which_o course_n of_o life_n be_v frame_v after_o the_o guidance_n and_o rule_v not_o of_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v of_o their_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n which_o by_o the_o word_n ingraff_v in_o they_o dwell_v in_o they_o and_o order_n their_o conversation_n 4._o we_o have_v also_o a_o four_o point_n of_o excellent_a worth_n for_o the_o comfort_n of_o sin-burdened_n and_o mortify_a soul_n which_o the_o word_n of_o connexion_n for_o lead_v we_o unto_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n though_o there_o be_v much_o sin_n in_o they_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o from_o he_o come_v into_o they_o be_v as_o a_o law_n that_o have_v deliver_v they_o from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o so_o from_o the_o law_n of_o death_n and_o all_o this_o be_v most_o evident_a for_o in_o christ_n their_o sin_n be_v condemn_v and_o they_o justify_v and_o sanctify_v for_o see_v they_o as_o man_n set_v at_o liberty_n do_v walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n and_o not_o after_o the_o flesh_n this_o then_o be_v the_o precious_a truth_n which_o lie_v in_o the_o coherence_n concern_v the_o riches_n of_o their_o assurance_n and_o consolation_n who_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n the_o sin_n of_o those_o that_o walk_v after_o the_o spâ—râ—t_n shall_v never_o be_v to_o their_o condemnation_n neither_o shall_v hinder_v from_o they_o the_o benefit_n of_o all_o the_o salvation_n that_o come_v by_o christ_n nor_o â—et_o ought_v they_o in_o the_o least_o kind_a to_o hinder_v their_o full_a assurance_n their_o comfortable_a walk_n in_o their_o obedience_n their_o constant_a combat_v against_o the_o flesh_n nor_o their_o full_a dedition_n to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n as_o to_o that_o which_o will_v give_v they_o full_a deliverance_n from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n chap._n two_o contain_v the_o first_o great_a truth_n which_o be_v this_o that_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n for_o any_o man_n by_o the_o law_n or_o by_o any_o other_o mean_n save_v only_o by_o jesus_n christ._n sect_n 1._o have_v draw_v up_o four_o choice_a truth_n of_o save_a knowledge_n absolute_o necessary_a to_o everlasting_a blessedness_n and_o sound_a comfort_n compact_o deliver_v by_o the_o holy_a apostle_n in_o this_o portion_n of_o scripture_n i_o 22._o 1._o doct._n no_o salvation_n but_o by_o christ_n gal._n 3._o 21_o 22._o come_v now_o to_o handle_v those_o four_o truth_n at_o large_a the_o first_o of_o they_o be_v this_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n for_o any_o man_n by_o the_o law_n or_o by_o any_o other_o mean_n whatsoever_o but_o only_o by_o jesus_n christ._n if_o there_o have_v be_v a_o law_n give_v which_o can_v have_v give_v life_n very_o righteousness_n shall_v have_v be_v by_o the_o law_n but_o the_o scripture_n have_v conclude_v all_o under_o sin_n say_v this_o apostle_n that_o the_o promise_n of_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n may_v be_v give_v to_o they_o that_o believe_v these_o be_v opposite_a the_o law_n and_o the_o promise_n the_o conclude_v of_o all_o under_o sin_n and_o the_o give_v of_o life_n and_o righteousness_n the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o we_o believe_v and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n the_o give_v of_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v a_o reward_n reckon_v of_o grace_n to_o he_o that_o believe_v 5_o rom._n 4._o 3_o 4_o 5_o and_o the_o pay_v of_o a_o debt_n which_o be_v a_o reward_n to_o he_o that_o work_v if_o then_o the_o law_n can_v save_v there_o have_v be_v no_o need_n of_o the_o promise_n the_o promise_n be_v in_o vain_a nevertheless_o the_o law_n be_v not_o against_o the_o promise_n but_o it_o shut_v all_o man_n up_o to_o the_o promise_n where_o life_n and_o righteousness_n be_v alone_o to_o be_v have_v by_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n but_o may_v there_o not_o be_v find_v some_o other_o name_n beside_o or_o together_o with_o jesus_n christ_n by_o which_o a_o sinner_n may_v be_v save_v for_o answer_v hear_v the_o apostle_n peter_n as_o the_o mouth_n all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n saâ—ing_v to_o all_o man_n and_o to_o all_o the_o people_n oâ—_n israel_n jesus_n christ_n 12_o act_n 4._o 10_o 11_o 12_o of_o nazareth_n who_o you_o crucify_v who_o god_n raise_v from_o the_o dead_a
god_n they_o become_v fool_n corrupt_v god_n glory_n and_o turn_v his_o truth_n into_o a_o lie_n unto_o themselves_o rom._n 1._o 21._o &_o 2._o 14._o and_o as_o for_o the_o holy_a angel_n they_o can_v not_o find_v out_o the_o way_n of_o man_n reconciliation_n for_o they_o come_v to_o know_v it_o by_o the_o church_n ephes_n 3._o 10._o sect_n 5._o and_o fourthly_a as_o for_o any_o other_o mean_n what_o can_v enter_v into_o man_n heart_n but_o the_o mean_v 4._o nor_o any_o other_o mean_v offering_n of_o sacrifice_n even_o to_o thousand_o of_o ram_n or_o ten_o thousand_o of_o river_n of_o oil_n a_o thing_n impossible_a to_o be_v have_v or_o the_o give_n of_o the_o son_n of_o our_o body_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o soul_n a_o bloody_a and_o as_o fond_a as_o desperate_a a_o course_n or_o the_o build_n of_o temple_n to_o god_n but_o all_o these_o with_o such_o like_a god_n reject_v micah_n 6._o 6_o 7._o isa_n 66._o 1_o 2_o 3._o now_o these_o be_v the_o use_n unto_o which_o we_o shall_v put_v this_o doctrine_n this_o the_o use_n of_o this_o first_o to_o show_v our_o lose_a estate_n by_o nature_n to_o put_v we_o all_o among_o the_o lose_a all_o man_n be_v helpless_a and_o hopeless_a in_o respect_n of_o themselves_o or_o any_o other_o creature_n second_o to_o strip_v we_o of_o all_o figleaf_n lay_v we_o naked_a and_o to_o shut_v we_o up_o to_o christ_n three_o to_o endear_v jesus_n christ_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v say_v give_v i_o christ_n or_o else_o i_o die_v and_o fourthly_a to_o form_v we_o to_o a_o readiness_n to_o be_v any_o thing_n that_o god_n will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v that_o christ_n may_v be_v we_o chap._n iii_o contain_v the_o second_o great_a truth_n which_o be_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n by_o jesus_n christ_n prove_v and_o set_v forth_o by_o many_o choice_a truth_n which_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o text_n take_v for_o grant_v sect_n 1._o the_o second_o doctrine_n be_v this_o there_o be_v absolute_a fullness_n of_o salvation_n for_o sinner_n in_o jesus_n christ_n in_o doct._n 2_o 30._o there_o be_v fullness_n of_o salvation_n in_o christ_n for_o sinner_n prove_v 1_o cor_n 1._o 30._o he_o there_o be_v a_o redemption_n plenteous_a psa_n 130._o 7._o and_o eternal_a heb._n 9_o 12._o salvation_n to_o the_o utmost_a heb._n 7._o 25._o in_o he_o a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n dan._n 9_o 24._o in_o he_o righteousness_n and_o strength_n he_o be_v make_v to_o we_o of_o god_n wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n what_o can_v a_o sinner_n need_v and_o yet_o his_o need_n be_v unspeakable_a but_o they_o be_v all_o exceed_v abundant_o in_o glory_n to_o be_v supply_v in_o christ_n a_o sinner_n a_o most_o imperfect_a nothing_o yet_o if_o believe_v he_o be_v complete_a in_o christ_n in_o he_o it_o please_v the_o father_n 16._o col._n 2._o 9_o 10._o col._n 1._o 19_o joh._n 1._o 16._o that_o all_o fullness_n shall_v dwell_v that_o out_o of_o his_o fullness_n poor_a needy_a sinner_n may_v receive_v even_o grace_n for_o grace_n grace_v answerable_a to_o that_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n the_o head_n of_o his_o body_n the_o church_n grace_n upon_o grace_n more_o and_o more_o still_o he_o it_o be_v who_o come_v by_o water_n and_o blood_n all_o sort_n of_o take_v away_o sin_n be_v in_o he_o the_o whole_a of_o legal_a ablution_n 21._o 1_o joh._n 5._o 6._o joh._n 3._o 34._o rom._n 5._o 21._o and_o cleansing_n and_o he_o have_v the_o spirit_n not_o by_o measure_n grace_n reign_v over_o sin_n and_o death_n through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o open_v this_o that_o this_o fullness_n of_o salvation_n open_v open_v may_v appear_v i_o shall_v follow_v our_o apostle_n in_o this_o text._n two_o way_n it_o may_v be_v set_v forth_o first_o in_o the_o most_o excellent_a truth_n intimate_v pre-supposed_n and_o take_v for_o grant_v as_o bottom_n substrate_a and_o foundation_n or_o ground_n truth_n upon_o which_o his_o frame_n of_o declare_a doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n here_o deliver_v be_v build_v second_o in_o the_o six_o special_a head_n express_v which_o before_o be_v point_v out_o sect_n 2._o the_o truth_n take_v for_o grant_v and_o intimate_v be_v these_o first_o that_o even_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n and_o word_n 1._o by_o five_o truth_n take_v for_o grant_v here_o in_o the_o apostle_n word_n the_o redeem_a by_o christ_n be_v by_o nature_n in_o the_o same_o condemnation_n with_o all_o other_o of_o the_o child_n of_o adam_n for_o they_o be_v flesh_n weak_a sinful_a flesh_n they_o be_v unable_a to_o keep_v the_o law_n undeâ—_n sin_n and_o under_o the_o curse_n for_o who_o god_n send_v his_o son_n the_o law_n be_v unable_a to_o help_v they_o and_o their_o deliverance_n be_v that_o thing_n which_o be_v impossible_a for_o the_o law_n to_o do_v although_o all_o man_n be_v not_o reprobate_n yet_o all_o by_o reason_n of_o sin_n be_v reprobable_a man_n in_o himself_o have_v no_o cause_n of_o glory_v and_o as_o to_o god_n no_o cause_n of_o complain_v to_o the_o elect_a man_n be_v there_o undeserved_a grace_n and_o to_o the_o reprobate_n be_v there_o deserve_a punishment_n the_o elect_a and_o redeem_a remain_n till_o their_o effectual_a call_n in_o themselves_o miserable_a carnal_a alienate_v from_o 3._o ephes_n 2._o 1_o 2_o 3._o the_o life_n of_o god_n dead_a in_o sin_n and_o trespass_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n even_o as_o othet_n in_o they_o be_v no_o propension_n inclination_n or_o foregoing_a disposition_n to_o receive_v grace_n not_o one_o of_o they_o be_v ever_o able_a to_o raise_v up_o himself_o to_o meet_v god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o grace_n god_n never_o give_v christ_n to_o any_o because_o he_o be_v better_a than_o other_o nor_o send_v the_o gospel_n to_o any_o because_o they_o will_v give_v it_o better_a entertainment_n this_o only_o may_v be_v say_v of_o he_o which_o be_v true_a of_o any_o other_o man_n that_o be_v a_o reasonable_a creature_n and_o not_o a_o stock_n or_o a_o brute_n beast_n he_o be_v a_o subject_n upon_o which_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o his_o image_n may_v be_v reestamp_v but_o for_o any_o goodness_n or_o less_o guilt_n god_n find_v they_o all_o in_o their_o blood_n and_o wallow_v in_o their_o filth_n none_o righteous_a no_o not_o one_o all_o altogether_o unprofitable_a and_o abominable_a second_o that_o condemnation_n death_n and_o hell_n have_v their_o power_n from_o sin_n and_o sin_n strength_n to_o condemn_v lie_v in_o the_o law_n and_o in_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o for_o mark_v here_o god_n to_o deliver_v from_o condemnation_n condemn_v sin_n and_o sin_n be_v the_o swerve_v from_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n for_o which_o the_o law_n sentence_v the_o transgressor_n thereof_o with_o the_o curse_n sin_n be_v then_o utter_o go_v when_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v every_o way_n fulfil_v god_n therefore_o purpose_v to_o deliver_v fetch_v out_o the_o very_a heart_n of_o sin_n and_o take_v it_o quite_o away_o by_o provide_v that_o the_o law_n righteousness_n be_v fulfil_v hence_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o this_o be_v a_o undoubted_a and_o first_o truth_n that_o the_o law_n righteousness_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o sin_n the_o sting_n of_o death_n be_v sin_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o law_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 56._o full_a salvation_n can_v no_o other_o way_n be_v wrought_v but_o by_o unstinging_a death_n and_o by_o fulfil_v the_o law_n which_o be_v the_o only_a way_n to_o pluck_v out_o death_n sting_n let_v this_o be_v do_v and_o the_o deliverance_n from_o sin_n and_o death_n be_v full_a and_o complete_a three_o that_o mercy_n in_o god_n can_v make_v he_o like_a of_o sin_n or_o blind_v he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o see_v it_o and_o the_o sinfulness_n of_o it_o or_o cause_v he_o to_o dislike_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n and_o of_o the_o just_a sentence_n thereof_o because_o god_n can_v forgo_v his_o holiness_n justice_n and_o omniscience_n god_n condemn_a sin_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v he_o condemn_v sin_n he_o provide_v that_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v and_o so_o he_o save_v the_o sinner_n four_o that_o the_o benefit_n of_o god_n save_v love_n and_o of_o the_o redemption_n by_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n be_v never_o to_o any_o man_n actual_o till_o it_o be_v in_o he_o and_o if_o never_o in_o he_o never_o be_v it_o to_o he_o intentional_o god_n and_o christ_n never_o intend_v life_n and_o righteousness_n to_o those_o in_o who_o he_o never_o fulfil_v it_o this_o be_v teach_v in_o the_o word_n in_o we_o sect_n 3._o and_o five_o as_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o whole_a work_n here_o declare_v and_o as_o the_o
cure_n of_o bodily_a misery_n here_o on_o earth_n be_v all_o to_o direct_v we_o where_o to_o seek_v and_o find_v the_o cure_n of_o all_o spiritual_a malady_n christ_n jesus_n loose_v the_o cord_n of_o affliction_n by_o lose_v the_o cord_n of_o sin_n the_o true_a method_n in_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n and_o thereby_o the_o sad_a effect_n show_v the_o skill_n of_o a_o physician_n indeed_o 4._o here_o be_v advise_v what_o be_v the_o great_a and_o most_o shameful_a perverseness_n and_o that_o be_v to_o continue_v in_o sin_n that_o grace_n may_v abound_v 1._o rom._n 6._o 1._o to_o turn_v this_o grace_n into_o wantonness_n and_o lasciviousness_n to_o profess_v christ_n and_o live_v heathenish_o grace_n freegrace_n and_o not_o the_o law_n break_v down_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n christ_n dissolve_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n he_o be_v manifest_v 5._o rom._n 6._o 14_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 8_o 5._o to_o take_v away_o sin_n and_o in_o he_o be_v no_o sin_n he_o be_v not_o faulty_a in_o the_o work_n he_o undertake_v 2._o be_v persuade_v to_o come_v to_o christ_n let_v rhis_fw-la love_n draw_v thou_o will_v god_n take_v the_o exhort_v use_v 2._o to_o exhort_v rise_n and_o ground_n of_o show_v mercy_n from_o thy_o undo_a estate_n there_o also_o do_v thou_o take_v thy_o rise_n and_o from_o thence_o look_v unto_o he_o what_o can_v stand_v in_o the_o way_n to_o hinder_v that_o love_n which_o sin_n can_v hinder_v which_o sin_n draw_v forth_o to_o full_a manifestation_n think_v on_o it_o serious_o frequent_o believe_o to_o turn_v thou_o quite_o about_o after_o this_o god_n again_o be_v ravish_v with_o desire_n and_o admiration_n oh_o the_o height_n depth_n length_n and_o breadth_n of_o this_o love_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n strengthen_v we_o with_o might_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n that_o we_o may_v comprehend_v with_o all_o the_o saint_n the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n in_o all_o its_o dimension_n and_o 19_o ephes_n 3._o 16_o 18_o 19_o measure_n to_o the_o fill_n of_o we_o with_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n the_o fullness_n of_o this_o his_o reveal_v glory_n and_o while_o thou_o contemplate_v the_o way_n of_o god_n grace_n admire_v astonishment_n will_v cause_v thou_o to_o cry_v out_o oh_o the_o depth_n both_o of_o the_o knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n how_o unsearchable_a be_v his_o judgement_n and_o his_o way_n past_o find_v 35._o rom._n 11._o 33_o 34_o 35._o out_o who_o have_v give_v to_o he_o first_o let_v he_o stand_v forth_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v recompense_v unto_o he_o who_o have_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o lord_n or_o who_o have_v be_v his_o counsellor_n comfort_v use_v 3_o to_o comfort_v 3._o comfort_v also_o spring_v out_o and_o flow_v hence_o in_o abundance_n first_o under_o sin_n guilt_n and_o under_o sin_n motion_n die_v under_o 13._o rom._n 7._o 9_o 13._o the_o feel_n thereof_o let_v sin_n in_o the_o thought_n thereof_o grow_v exceed_v sinful_a and_o abominable_a in_o thy_o eye_n as_o indeed_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o view_v thyself_o a_o sinner_n in_o the_o perfect_a glass_n of_o the_o pure_a law_n of_o god_n behold_v it_o in_o the_o reflection_n of_o the_o crucify_a death_n and_o burial_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o let_v freegrace_n be_v glorify_v and_o then_o thou_o be_v safe_a second_o under_o temptation_n of_o presumption_n and_o of_o despair_n under_o the_o temptation_n of_o presumption_n either_o that_o of_o carnal_a confidence_n or_o that_o of_o carnal_a conception_n of_o mercy_n nothing_o in_o we_o or_o in_o any_o other_o creature_n or_o thing_n out_o of_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o god_n love_n to_o any_o christ_n himself_o be_v but_o the_o gift_n of_o this_o love_n of_o god_n when_o thou_o look_v upon_o thyself_o dwell_v upon_o thy_o guilt_n and_o filth_n that_o thou_o may_v by_o faith_n alone_o dwell_v in_o god_n and_o god_n dwell_v in_o thou_o he_o sinde_v thou_o sinful_a lose_v and_o forlorn_a and_o he_o will_v save_v and_o in_o save_n can_v leave_v thou_o such_o for_o than_o he_o do_v not_o save_v under_o the_o temptation_n of_o despair_n what_o support_n be_v here_o no_o sin_n no_o law_n make_v god_n to_o loath_a as_o in_o justice_n he_o shall_v but_o to_o pity_v and_o to_o redeem_v three_o under_o the_o power_n of_o enemy_n 26._o isa_n 49._o 24_o 25_o 26._o behold_v here_o sin_n that_o sell_v the_o sinner_n occasion_n the_o working_n of_o the_o tender_a bowel_n and_o mercy_n of_o the_o infinite_a god_n of_o god_n the_o father_n to_o save_v behold_v here_o the_o lawful_a captive_n the_o captive_n of_o the_o mighty_a be_v redeem_v and_o deliver_v hitherto_o of_o the_o four_o truth_n demonsâ—rating_v the_o second_o great_a doctrine_n concern_v the_o full_a salvation_n which_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n now_o let_v we_o come_v to_o the_o five_o medium_n which_o the_o apostle_n give_v to_o demonstrate_v the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o this_o salvation_n chap._n viii_o treat_v of_o the_o fullness_n of_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n prove_v from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o send_n of_o christ_n intend_v and_o attain_v which_o be_v the_o expiation_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n both_o for_o and_o in_o the_o sinner_n that_o shall_v be_v save_v sect_n 1._o 5._o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n now_o to_o sinner_n 5._o salvation_n be_v full_a where_o sin_n be_v expiate_v and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v for_o and_o in_o we_o sinner_n be_v handle_v be_v these_o and_o for_o sin_n condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o do_v god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n here_o be_v deliver_v this_o glorious_a truth_n viz._n that_o the_o end_n of_o christ_n mission_n incarnation_n and_o passion_n be_v to_o expiate_v sin_n and_o to_o fulfil_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n both_o for_o and_o in_o we_o do_v abundant_o prove_v the_o salvation_n of_o those_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n to_o be_v absolute_a and_o full_a here_o three_o affright_a and_o sink_v sentence_n demonstrate_v open_v and_o while_o open_v demonstrate_v be_v save_o and_o everlasting_o answer_v the_o awaken_v sinner_n when_o he_o consider_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o bond_n of_o his_o obedience_n thereunto_o as_o he_o be_v a_o reasonable_a creature_n can_v but_o reason_n thus_o 1._o i_o be_o a_o sinner_n and_o sin_n condemn_v i_o by_o the_o righteous_a sentence_n of_o the_o law_n which_o i_o have_v break_v it_o be_v answer_v the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v send_v in_o the_o flesh_n for_o sin_n to_o be_v the_o sacrifice_n to_o take_v it_o away_o the_o lamb_n of_o god_n slay_v in_o sacrifice_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n god_n condemn_v sin_n which_o will_v condemn_v thou_o god_n condemn_v it_o in_o the_o flesh_n of_o his_o own_o son_n as_o the_o syriack_n read_v the_o word_n in_o his_o flesh_n and_o the_o connexion_n of_o the_o word_n in_o these_o two_o verse_n do_v enforce_v that_o sense_n for_o he_o that_o send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o so_o save_v the_o sinner_n must_v needs_o condemn_v sin_n in_o his_o flesh_n and_o not_o in_o our_o flesh_n for_o have_v we_o bear_v in_o our_o body_n the_o condemnation_n due_a by_o the_o law_n for_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v perish_v everlasting_o and_o have_v for_o ever_o lie_v under_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o almighty_a lawgiver_n but_o sin_n be_v expiate_v by_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o infinite_a value_n sin_n be_v condemn_v in_o the_o flesh_n of_o god_n own_o son_n therefore_o thou_o shall_v never_o be_v condemn_v for_o thy_o sin_n 2._o the_o law_n require_v perfect_a obedience_n and_o righteousness_n of_o the_o creature_n and_o continuance_n in_o the_o same_o i_o can_v perform_v the_o obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v and_o be_v all_o my_o former_a sin_n forgive_v i_o shall_v sin_v again_o it_o be_v answer_v the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v fulfil_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n in_o thy_o nature_n for_o thou_o for_o god_n send_v he_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n he_o send_v he_o about_o sin_n that_o he_o in_o the_o flesh_n the_o humane_a nature_n may_v fulfil_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n therefore_o he_o be_v send_v not_o for_o himself_o who_o be_v not_o oblige_v to_o the_o law_n but_o for_o we_o to_o fulfil_v it_o for_o we_o therefore_o his_o obedience_n be_v thy_o obedience_n his_o righteousness_n thy_o righteousness_n the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n jesus_n the_o righteousness_n perform_v by_o he_o be_v perform_v for_o thou_o not_o for_o himself_o it_o be_v thou_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n
under_o bondage_n and_o subject_v to_o vanity_n vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n be_v attend_v man_n in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o all_o thing_n under_o the_o sun_n four_o the_o harmless_a jollity_n of_o the_o 9_o eccl._n 11._o 9_o flesh_n shall_v be_v bring_v into_o judgement_n five_o a_o conscience_n check_v gall_v and_o gnaw_v for_o the_o flesh_n riot_n six_o the_o flesh_n naughtiness_n be_v discover_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 13._o 2_o cor._n 10._o 4_o 5_o 6._o ro._n 8._o 13._o seven_o powerful_a mean_n be_v give_v of_o god_n to_o crucify_v it_o the_o ministry_n the_o spirit_n the_o crucifying_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o exceed_v great_a and_o precious_a promise_n which_o present_v to_o we_o a_o draught_n of_o better_a thing_n than_o the_o flesh_n can_v propose_v eight_o in_o the_o word_n command_n and_o direction_n be_v give_v how_o to_o use_v the_o flesh_n such_o be_v these_o be_v temperate_a be_v sober_a beat_v down_o your_o body_n bring_v they_o into_o subjection_n accuse_v and_o condemn_v the_o flesh_n silence_n her_o reason_n lay-in_a distinguish_a and_o mortify_v principle_n they_o be_v such_o as_o these_o the_o belly_n for_o meat_n and_o meat_n for_o the_o belly_n but_o god_n shall_v destroy_v they_o both_o the_o body_n be_v for_o the_o lord_n not_o for_o lust_n the_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o body_n shall_v be_v raise_v out_o of_o the_o grave_n but_o not_o as_o it_o be_v sow_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v the_o more_o excellent_a as_o they_o be_v less_o fleshly_a all_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n be_v such_o as_o perish_v in_o the_o use_n the_o scheme_n or_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n pass_v away_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n and_o be_v of_o the_o world_n as_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n be_v not_o of_o the_o father_n all_o these_o thing_n that_o be_v of_o this_o low_a world_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v nine_o a_o judgement_n day_n be_v appoint_v and_o it_o shall_v as_o sure_o come_v as_o it_o be_v sure_a that_o man_n die_v then_o this_o whole_a visible_a creation_n which_o the_o flesh_n abuse_v shall_v be_v burn_v with_o fire_n the_o heaven_n shall_v shrivel_v together_o as_o a_o scroll_n and_o the_o earth_n with_o the_o work_v thereon_o shall_v be_v burn_v up_o ten_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n bitter_n be_v cast_v into_o all_o our_o earthly_a sweet_n and_o waste_v judgement_n be_v abroad_o in_o the_o visible_a church_n at_o this_o day_n meditate_v often_o upon_o these_o thing_n enlarge_v your_o thought_n upon_o each_o of_o they_o all_o these_o will_v eat_v down_o proud-flesh_n thus_o of_o the_o three_o grand_a doctrine_n more_o express_o deliver_v in_o this_o text_n the_o last_o of_o which_o concern_v the_o lively_a description_n of_o the_o believer_n by_o his_o walk_n the_o four_o doctrine_n follow_v chap._n xi_o contain_v the_o four_o and_o last_o great_a truth_n which_o be_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o assurance_n and_o of_o the_o consolation_n of_o those_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n sect_n 1._o the_o four_o doctrine_n arise_v from_o the_o doctrine_n the_o four_o doctrine_n coherence_n of_o these_o two_o verse_n with_o the_o word_n before_o and_o follow_v when_o we_o observe_v how_o they_o be_v place_v in_o the_o frame_n of_o the_o apostle_n discourse_n and_o it_o be_v full_a of_o consolation_n for_o it_o concern_v the_o full_a assurance_n and_o the_o safe_a estate_n of_o all_o those_o who_o be_v actual_o in_o christ_n notwithstanding_o their_o sin_n they_o have_v flesh_n a_o corrupt_a raise_v how_o raise_v nature_n dwell_v with_o they_o and_o many_o sin_n the_o issue_n of_o that_o flesh_n but_o walk_v not_o in_o they_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o as_o the_o 1._o verse_n with_o these_o verse_n affirm_v and_o prove_v for_o their_o sin_n god_n have_v condemn_v in_o the_o flesh_n or_o body_n and_o soul_n of_o his_o own_o son_n the_o benefit_n of_o the_o salvarion_n wrought_v by_o jesus_n christ_n come_v home_o to_o they_o for_o all_o that_o their_o flesh_n that_o body_n of_o death_n can_v do_v so_o that_o they_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o say_v i_o thank_v god_n through_o jâ—sus_n christ_n who_o have_v and_o do_v and_o will_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o same_o this_o be_v evident_a by_o compare_v these_o verse_n with_o the_o 25._o ver_fw-la of_o chap._n 7._o they_o shall_v also_o rest_v assure_v of_o their_o bless_a estate_n when_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o and_o when_o the_o strength_n of_o this_o evidence_n of_o their_o interest_n in_o christ_n from_o their_o spiritual-mindednesse_a and_o savour_n influence_v their_o walk_n be_v life_n and_o peace_n as_o these_o word_n look_v backward_o to_o the_o 1._o ver_fw-la of_o this_o chapter_n and_o forward_o to_o the_o 5._o and_o 6._o verse_n do_v plentiful_o show_v and_o since_o the_o scope_n of_o the_o whole_a discourse_n from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o ver_fw-la 17._o of_o this_o chapter_n be_v to_o support_v and_o encourage_v these_o spiritual_a holy_a walker_n in_o their_o way_n the_o burden_n and_o working_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o shall_v not_o break_v their_o spirit_n or_o discourage_v they_o in_o the_o course_n of_o their_o holy_a live_n the_o miserable_a conflict_a toil_n of_o a_o gracious_a heart_n with_o the_o sin_n dwell_v in_o he_o be_v the_o thing_n treat_v of_o in_o the_o person_n of_o holy_a paul_n represent_v all_o the_o regenerate_v in_o chap._n 7._o the_o latter_a part_n of_o it_o and_o the_o 8._o chapter_n to_o ver_fw-la 17._o thereof_o be_v on_o purpose_n adjoin_v to_o back_n on_o those_o combatant_n in_o their_o war_n against_o the_o flesh_n their_o sin_n must_v not_o dishearten_v they_o in_o the_o combat_n this_o be_v the_o force_n of_o that_o word_n now_o it_o be_v a_o word_n of_o encouragement_n as_o if_o he_o say_v therefore_o since_o christ_n be_v your_o deliverer_n for_o and_o through_o who_o you_o may_v bless_v god_n and_o rejoice_v with_o thankfulness_n in_o the_o very_a heat_n and_o worst_a of_o the_o battle_n with_o your_o sin_n since_o flesh_n and_o you_o who_o be_v under_o the_o law_n of_o your_o mind_n and_o be_v regenerate_v be_v two_o now_o now_o therefore_o stand_v to_o it_o and_o fight_v it_o out_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o such_o as_o you_o and_o let_v this_o word_n for_o in_o these_o verse_n of_o my_o text_n be_v carry_v to_o the_o ver_fw-la immediate_o go_v before_o it_o and_o then_o they_o persuade_v these_o holy_a walker_n to_o give_v up_o themselves_o full_o cheerful_o and_o without_o fear_n of_o miscarry_v to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o will_v certain_o carry_v through_o without_o peril_n from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n which_o threaten_v they_o have_v show_v the_o coherence_n take_v the_o four_o doctrine_n in_o this_o proposition_n the_o sin_n of_o those_o that_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n shall_v never_o be_v to_o their_o condemnation_n neither_o shall_v they_o hinder_v to_o they_o the_o benefit_n of_o all_o the_o salvation_n that_o come_v by_o christ_n nor_o ought_v in_o the_o least_o kind_a to_o hinder_v their_o assurance_n or_o their_o comfortable_a walk_n in_o their_o obedience_n their_o constant_a combat_v against_o the_o flesh_n or_o their_o full_a dedition_n to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n as_o to_o that_o which_o will_v deliver_v from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n for_o explication_n of_o this_o truth_n observe_v thing_n the_o explication_n 1._o what_o be_v grant_v 4._o thing_n here_o in_o the_o first_o place_n what_o be_v grant_v 1._o it_o be_v grant_v that_o the_o sin_n of_o those_o that_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n be_v sin_n they_o be_v transgression_n of_o god_n holy_a commandment_n they_o be_v filthy_a and_o do_v make_v they_o guilty_a they_o be_v against_o god_n and_o against_o christ_n and_o be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n they_o deserve_v condemnation_n though_o they_o redound_v not_o unto_o condemnation_n they_o redound_v to_o their_o fault_n and_o to_o their_o guilt_n though_o not_o to_o their_o charge_n for_o they_o be_v not_o impute_v nor_o to_o malediction_n these_o christ_n have_v bear_v nor_o to_o eternal_a punishment_n for_o christ_n have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n that_o their_o sin_n condemn_v they_o not_o be_v not_o from_o any_o less_o desert_n they_o also_o strike_v at_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n though_o they_o can_v destroy_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n 2._o it_o be_v grant_v that_o there_o be_v flesh_n in_o they_o the_o seed_n and_o spawn_n of_o all_o sin_n that_o
foundation_n of_o the_o apostle_n argumentation_n this_o be_v take_v for_o grant_v that_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n be_v resolve_v to_o save_v some_o sinnet_n out_o of_o fall_v mankind_n and_o to_o give_v unto_o they_o eternal_a life_n of_o this_o the_o belove_a disciple_n speak_v in_o 1_o joh._n 5._o 11._o this_o be_v the_o record_n that_o god_n have_v give_v to_o we_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o reason_n thereof_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o creature_n but_o it_o be_v that_o in_o they_o who_o he_o shall_v save_v 18._o ephes_n 1._o 6_o 7._o &_o 2._o 7._o ephes_n 3._o 10._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 12._o gen._n 17._o 1._o heb._n 6._o 18._o he_o may_v show_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o mercy_n love_n and_o grace_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o manifold_a wisdom_n of_o his_o power_n of_o his_o holiness_n and_o justice_n while_o his_o grace_n do_v superabound_v rom._n 3._o 24._o and_o in_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o immutable_a counsel_n and_o decree_n which_o no_o length_n of_o time_n wickedness_n and_o unfaithfulness_n of_o man_n power_n and_o policy_n of_o satan_n cord_n of_o death_n depth_n of_o the_o grave_n and_o hell_n can_v hinder_v from_o take_v full_a effect_n and_o accomplishment_n the_o sum_n be_v this_o sin_n be_v sin_n the_o law_n be_v the_o law_n god_n be_v god_n the_o person_n to_o be_v save_v as_o miserable_a vile_a filthy_a and_o guilty_a as_o any_o and_o yet_o god_n mercy_n magnify_v christ_n grace_n exalt_v the_o sinner_n save_v and_o while_o save_v not_o leave_v carnal_a but_o all_o that_o be_v do_v for_o he_o have_v its_o holy_a and_o bless_a work_n in_o he_o these_o thing_n premise_v consider_v now_o the_o six_o particular_n express_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o then_o you_o will_v see_v here_o omnimodas_fw-la salute_v all_o sort_n of_o salvation_n salvation_n from_o sin_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n death_n the_o grave_n and_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v salvation_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o of_o the_o body_n salvation_n eternal_a salvation_n to_o the_o uttermost_a salvation_n full_a and_o attain_v its_o end_n chap._n iu._n contain_v the_o fullness_n of_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n express_v by_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o person_n who_o be_v the_o first_o efficient_a cause_n he_o that_o provide_v this_o salvation_n which_o be_v god_n even_o god_n the_o father_n sect_n 1._o the_o first_o truth_n the_o apostle_n fix_v we_o upon_o salvation_n 2._o by_o six_o truth_n express_v as_o 1._o god_n be_v he_o that_o provide_v this_o salvation_n express_o demonstrate_v the_o fullness_n of_o salvation_n for_o sinner_n to_o be_v have_v in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v this_o god_n be_v the_o first_o mover_n the_o primary_n efficient_a of_o the_o wonderful_a work_n of_o save_v a_o sinner_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n here_o begin_v the_o excellency_n and_o fullness_n of_o salvation_n for_o sinner_n through_o jesus_n christ_n that_o it_o be_v god_n that_o provide_v it_o 13._o isa_n 43._o 13._o if_o he_o work_v who_o shall_v let_v it_o what_o god_n do_v be_v for_o ever_o what_o god_n do_v be_v do_v 14._o eccles_n 3._o 14._o indeed_o his_o work_n be_v perfect_a nothing_o can_v be_v put_v to_o it_o nor_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v take_v from_o it_o upon_o this_o word_n god_n must_v we_o must_v put_v our_o accent_n it_o be_v write_v with_o emphasis_n as_o the_o apostle_n in_o ver_fw-la 33._o of_o this_o chapter_n fasten_v we_o upon_o this_o thought_n say_v it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v so_o here_o god_n send_v his_o son_n condemn_a sin_n this_o than_o be_v of_o high_a and_o serious_a thought_n what_o have_v this_o of_o consideration_n in_o it_o and_o what_o conclusion_n flow_v from_o hence_o dwell_v awhile_o on_o these_o two_o 1._o what_o matter_n of_o due_a and_o high_a 14_o what_o matter_n of_o high_a consideration_n be_v in_o this_o seven_o fold_n ps_n 83._o 18._o rev._n 1._o 4_o 8_o exod._n 3._o 14_o consideration_n be_v there_o in_o this_o that_o god_n be_v the_o worker_n here_o this_o word_n god_n carry_v our_o thought_n 1._o to_o the_o true_a god_n jehovah_n the_o one_o only_a god_n who_o name_n alone_o be_v jâ—hovah_n the_o force_n of_o which_o name_n be_v deliver_v thus_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n which_o be_v which_o be_v which_o be_v to_o come_v who_o be_v i_o be_o that_o i_o â—m_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o and_o give_v to_o all_o thing_n their_o be_v who_o give_v a_o be_v to_o all_o his_o word_n which_o he_o speak_v and_o to_o his_o gracious_a promise_n in_o their_o season_n so_o that_o no_o tittle_n of_o 39_o 1_o king_n 18._o 39_o they_o shall_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n this_o jehovah_n he_o be_v the_o god_n he_o be_v the_o god_n all_o other_o who_o man_n call_v god_n be_v not_o god_n by_o nature_n they_o be_v but_o either_o the_o creature_n or_o the_o invention_n of_o their_o own_o brain_n the_o work_n of_o their_o own_o hand_n they_o be_v idol_n and_o a_o idol_n be_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n it_o have_v no_o deity_n at_o all_o and_o therefore_o as_o such_o 5._o 1_o cor._n 8._o 4_o 5._o it_o have_v no_o be_v at_o all_o and_o have_v no_o be_v it_o can_v do_v neither_o good_a nor_o evil_a it_o be_v profitable_a and_o good_a for_o nothing_o god_n jehovah_n he_o who_o be_v and_o none_o beside_o he_o he_o give_v this_o saviour_n and_o therefore_o his_o who_o be_v take_v into_o this_o covenant_n of_o 6._o mal._n 3._o 6._o salvation_n be_v not_o consume_v nor_o can_v ever_o perish_v 2._o to_o god_n as_o the_o majesty_n offend_v as_o he_o against_o who_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v who_o may_v have_v glorify_v in_o his_o justice_n upon_o the_o sinner_n but_o mercy_n to_o forgiveness_n and_o to_o eternal_a life_n do_v please_v he_o who_o can_v of_o right_n remit_v because_o the_o wrong_n be_v against_o he_o against_o he_o only_o if_o he_o acquit_v and_o justify_v who_o can_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o their_o charge_n if_o he_o be_v for_o the_o sinner_n 31._o psal_n 51._o 2._o rom_n 8._o 33_o 31._o who_o can_v be_v against_o he_o 3._o to_o god_n as_o clothe_v with_o all_o his_o attribute_n with_o all_o his_o essential_a glory_n in_o this_o salvation_n through_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n look_v upon_o his_o almightiness_n or_o all-sufficiency_n he_o come_v forth_o and_o say_v to_o his_o poor_a cteature_n the_o sinner_n who_o 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o he_o call_v i_o be_o god_n almighty_a i_o be_o god_n all-sufficient_a to_o i_o nothing_o be_v hard_a nothing_o impossible_a have_v i_o and_o thou_o have_v enough_o thou_o have_v all_o thou_o need_v not_o go_v out_o to_o any_o other_o nor_o be_v to_o seek_v and_o at_o a_o loss_n for_o any_o thing_n or_o in_o any_o estate_n look_v upon_o his_o infinity_o or_o infiniteness_n the_o alpha_n and_o omega_n who_o have_v 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o begin_v and_o will_v perfect_v his_o work_n behold_v his_o eternity_n be_v he_o not_o from_o everlasting_a 12._o hab._n 1._o 12._o the_o lord_n their_o god_n theâ—r_v holy_a one_o they_o shall_v not_o die_v all_o the_o great_a enemy_n the_o mighty_a lord_n god_n have_v ordain_v and_o establish_v but_o for_o the_o correction_n of_o his_o people_n behold_v his_o vnchangeablenesse_n 20._o heb_fw-mi 6._o 17._o numb_a 23._o 19_o 20._o the_o immutable_a god_n be_v willing_a here_o to_o show_v unto_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n the_o immutability_n of_o his_o counsel_n by_o interpose_v himself_o by_o a_o oath_n he_o will_v not_o repent_v of_o this_o his_o word_n and_o no_o conjuration_n can_v reverse_v it_o hear_v what_o he_o say_v i_o will_v ransom_n they_o from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o grave_n i_o will_v redeem_v they_o from_o death_n o_o death_n i_o will_v be_v thy_o plague_n o_o grave_n i_o will_v be_v thy_o destruction_n repentance_n shall_v be_v hide_v from_o 5._o isa_n 64._o 5._o my_o eye_n this_o unchangablenesse_n cause_v continuance_n in_o his_o save_a way_n when_o his_o people_n raise_v his_o wrath_n against_o they_o and_o they_o ought_v to_o say_v thereupon_o we_o shall_v be_v 20._o jer._n 31._o 20._o save_v this_o unchangeableness_n shine_v in_o the_o sound_n of_o his_o bowel_n towards_o they_o repent_v and_o though_o their_o provocation_n be_v such_o as_o will_v weary_v and_o tire_v out_o 9_o hos_fw-la 11._o 8_o 9_o any_o create_a patience_n yet_o he_o be_v god_n and_o not_o man_n the_o thought_n of_o give_v they_o up_o turn_v his_o heart_n within_o and_o his_o immutable_a counsel_n make_v his_o repenting_n to_o be_v kindle_v together_o so_o far_o be_v repentance_n from_o god_n his_o gift_n and_o call_n be_v without_o repentance_n 15._o rom._n 11._o 29._o mat._n 3._o 17._o &_o 17._o 5._o zeph._n 3._o 17_o tit._n 1._o 2._o isa_n 54._o 9_o 10._o jer._n 31._o 35_o 36._o psal_n 89._o 33_o 34_o 35._o isa_n
this_o care_n and_o concern_v who_o he_o have_v all_o these_o thought_n of_o peace_n for_o good_a hitherto_o of_o the_o three_o special_a truth_n demonstrate_v that_o the_o salvation_n by_o christ_n be_v a_o full_a salvation_n the_o four_o follow_v chap._n vii_o the_o fullness_n of_o a_o sinner_n salvation_n evince_v in_o the_o outward_a cause_n move_v god_n to_o give_v his_o own_o son_n and_o to_o take_v such_o a_o way_n to_o save_v which_o be_v the_o impotency_n and_o impossibility_n of_o the_o law_n to_o save_v and_o the_o lose_a estate_n of_o the_o sinner_n sect_n 1._o 4._o the_o outward_a impulsive_a cause_n of_o god_n give_v his_o son_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o redeem_v and_o save_v be_v in_o these_o word_n what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n etc._n etc._n these_o word_n consider_v of_o themselves_o as_o one_o entire_a proposition_n namely_o this_o the_o law_n can_v not_o deliver_v a_o sinner_n for_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n do_v contain_v that_o first_o great_a truth_n handle_v before_o in_o the_o second_o chapter_n of_o this_o treatise_n but_o now_o take_v they_o as_o the_o apostle_n here_o put_v they_o in_o their_o syntax_n in_o the_o contexture_n weave_v in_o together_o with_o that_o which_o follow_v to_o this_o effect_n what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v that_o god_n do_v by_o send_v his_o own_o son_n and_o then_o we_o have_v that_o which_o move_v god_n to_o set_v forth_o this_o way_n of_o redemption_n by_o his_o own_o son_n god_n give_v the_o law_n and_o sin_n be_v provoke_v and_o the_o sinner_n die_v the_o sinner_n look_v to_o it_o stand_v convince_v it_o be_v holy_a just_a and_o good_a but_o the_o more_o seek_v righteousness_n and_o life_n by_o it_o his_o weakness_n the_o more_o appear_v and_o he_o unable_a to_o keep_v it_o the_o more_o he_o lie_v under_o the_o curse_n of_o it_o god_n then_o take_v this_o course_n he_o will_v send_v his_o own_o son_n and_o he_o shall_v bring_v righteousness_n and_o life_n to_o this_o helpless_a sinner_n hence_o a_o four_o special_a doctrine_n offer_v itself_o prove_v the_o second_o general_n which_o show_v that_o this_o salvation_n in_o christ_n must_v needs_o be_v complete_a and_o admirable_a it_o be_v this_o the_o very_a impossibility_n of_o the_o justification_n way_n 4._o the_o impotency_n and_o impossibility_n of_o the_o law_n to_o save_v and_o the_o lose_a estate_n of_o the_o sinner_n be_v the_o outward_a thing_n that_o move_v god_n to_o save_v he_o by_o jesus_n christ_n prove_v ten_o way_n life_n and_o salvation_n of_o a_o sinner_n by_o the_o law_n and_o the_o sinfulness_n of_o miserable_a fall_v man_n which_o bring_v that_o utter_a weakness_n upon_o the_o law_n be_v that_o and_o that_o only_a from_o without_o that_o move_v god_n to_o justify_v and_o save_v a_o sinner_n by_o christ_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o salvation_n glorious_a gracious_a and_o all-sufficient_a this_o truth_n be_v evident_a divers_a way_n 1._o that_o which_o be_v the_o help_n when_o the_o law_n can_v help_v must_v needs_o be_v high_a and_o powerful_a for_o first_o the_o law_n be_v the_o only_a way_n of_o life_n which_o god_n as_o creator_n do_v give_v to_o a_o reasonable_a creature_n and_o second_o the_o law_n be_v so_o able_a that_o be_v perfect_a and_o god_n own_o covenant_n it_o can_v be_v weaken_v but_o only_o by_o accident_n not_o by_o its_o own_o fail_v but_o by_o we_o it_o be_v weak_a but_o through_o the_o flesh_n 2._o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n and_o christ_n for_o righteousness_n do_v stand_v in_o direct_a 21._o gal._n 2._o 16_o 21._o opposition_n yet_o the_o law_n be_v not_o against_o the_o gospel_n the_o law_n drive_v to_o christ_n alone_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v when_o christ_n be_v 22._o gal._n 3._o 21_o 22._o receive_v the_o law_n come_v in_o that_o the_o offer_v of_o christ_n may_v be_v esteem_v which_o else_o a_o proud_a sinner_n will_v whole_o neglect_v 4_o rom._n 10._o 4_o or_o pervert_v and_o never_o understand_v aright_o this_o be_v the_o help_n give_v of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n 3._o that_o help_n that_o be_v able_a to_o set_v flesh_n sinful_a weak_a flesh_n right_a in_o god_n high_a court_n of_o justice_n recta_fw-la in_fw-la curiâ_fw-la as_o lawyer_n speak_v and_o to_o put_v strength_n into_o it_o and_o so_o make_v up_o the_o breach_n so_o that_o both_o the_o law_n shall_v stand_v in_o its_o full_a force_n and_o strength_n and_o yet_o the_o sinner_n be_v righteous_a and_o live_v that_o be_v altogether_o a_o sovereign_a salvation_n but_o such_o be_v the_o help_n which_o god_n grace_v in_o jesus_n christ_n do_v bring_v it_o put_v forth_o its_o power_n glorious_o efficacious_a for_o and_o upon_o and_o in_o sinful_a weak_a flesh_n 4._o when_o that_o which_o deserve_v that_o god_n shall_v cast_v off_o reprobate_a and_o condemn_v to_o hell_n for_o ever_o and_o so_o glorify_v his_o justice_n be_v make_v the_o ground_n of_o give_v christ_n what_o now_o can_v be_v allege_v to_o hinder_v if_o the_o omnipotent_a alwise_a and_o all-gracious_a god_n be_v able_a to_o save_v a_o poor_a perish_a creature_n if_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v able_a to_o help_v sinfulness_n of_o flesh_n be_v the_o very_a ground_n it_o deserve_v damnation_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o righteous_a sentence_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o cast_n away_o of_o angel_n fall_v in_o man_n who_o god_fw-we reprobate_n the_o same_o reprobablenesse_n be_v in_o the_o very_a elect_a man_n in_o all_o of_o they_o and_o therefore_o 5._o isa_n 43._o 22_o 25._o eph._n 2._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o be_v this_o saviour_n give_v the_o prophet_n isaiah_n plead_v for_o god_n with_o israel_n long_o ago_o bring_v in_o the_o lord_n speak_v in_o his_o own_o word_n on_o this_o wise_a thou_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o i_o o_o jacob_n thou_o have_v be_v weary_a of_o i_o o_o israel_n thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o serve_v with_o thy_o sin_n thou_o have_v weary_v i_o with_o thy_o iniquity_n i_o even_o i_o be_o he_o that_o blot_v out_o thy_o transgression_n for_o my_o own_o sake_n and_o will_v not_o remember_v thy_o sin_n 5._o when_o this_o that_o all_o help_n fail_v and_o through_o man_n own_o fault_n shall_v be_v the_o rise_n and_o advantage_n that_o god_n will_v take_v to_o give_v 5._o isa_n 63._o 5._o his_o son_n to_o be_v the_o christ_n and_o saviour_n this_o answer_v all_o objection_n now_o thus_o it_o stand_v here_o none_o to_o help_v none_o to_o uphold_v therefore_o say_v god_n my_o arm_n 28._o isa_n 41._o 27_o 28._o save_v no_o intercessor_n no_o man_n what_o no_o counsellor_n behold_v say_v the_o lord_n i_o give_v one_o that_o bring_v good_a tiding_n what_o can_v no_o god_n idol_n god_n no_o worship_n no_o sacrifice_n lamb_n ram_n bullock_n river_n of_o oil_n no_o price_n of_o silver_n or_o gold_n nor_o prayer_n nor_o tear_n of_o blood_n give_v help_v 22._o isa_n 45._o 20_o 21_o 22._o behold_v a_o just_a god_n and_o a_o saviour_n i_o be_o and_o there_o be_v none_o beside_o i_o look_v unto_o i_o say_v god_n and_o be_v you_o save_v all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n behold_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n 6._o therefore_o mercy_n be_v the_o only_a motive_n mercy_n have_v the_o miserable_a for_o its_o object_n a_o unchangeable_a purpose_n of_o love_n within_o god_n himself_o according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n be_v the_o only_a proper_a cause_n cause_v salvation_n and_o therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v firm_a as_o a_o foundation_n of_o god_n by_o grace_n be_v we_o save_v above_o and_o against_o desert_n it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o freegrace_n and_o it_o be_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o freegrace_n to_o save_v 9_o gratia_n non_fw-la est_fw-la gratia_fw-la ullo_fw-la modo_fw-la si_fw-la non_fw-la sit_fw-la gratuita_fw-la omni_fw-la modo_fw-la rom._n 5_o 20._o &_o 3._o 27_o eph._n 1._o 6_o 7._o &_o 2._o 8_o 9_o a_o sinner_n grace_n be_v not_o grace_v any_o way_n if_o it_o be_v not_o frank_a and_o free_a every_o way_n 7._o it_o must_v needs_o be_v do_v thus_o to_o show_v the_o glory_n of_o grace_n superabounding_a when_o sin_n and_o the_o law_n curse_n can_v hinder_v but_o where_o sin_n have_v abound_v grace_n abound_v much_o more_o and_o to_o exclude_v boast_v that_o glorious_a superabounding_a grace_n may_v have_v the_o praise_n for_o ever_o 8._o if_o it_o have_v be_v ground_v upon_o any_o thing_n in_o we_o as_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o save_a love_n we_o shall_v never_o have_v dare_v to_o come_v near_o unto_o the_o holy_a god_n because_o we_o be_v sinful_a nor_o can_v our_o heart_n have_v stand_v stable_n in_o his_o presence_n because_o
creature_n and_o so_o be_v subject_a to_o change_v we_o shall_v have_v find_v so_o much_o weakness_n and_o changeablenesse_n the_o holy_a angel_n stand_v before_o god_n through_o christ_n as_o their_o mediator_n of_o confirmation_n who_o need_v no_o mediator_n of_o reconciliation_n and_o redemption_n because_o they_o never_o sin_v 9_o this_o raise_v the_o heart_n to_o a_o exclusive_a 34._o 2_o king_n 7._o 34._o resolution_n like_o the_o leper_n in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o king_n in_o this_o manner_n if_o we_o stay_v in_o our_o natural_a estate_n we_o be_v sure_a to_o perish_v if_o we_o come_v into_o christ_n we_o can_v but_o perish_v perhaps_o we_o may_v find_v favour_n and_o grace_n for_o there_o be_v enough_o in_o he_o yea_o and_o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n the_o positive_a resolution_n of_o the_o prodigal_n there_o be_v bread_n enough_o in_o my_o father_n house_n and_o i_o perish_v 18._o luk._n 15._o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18._o here_o and_o starve_v with_o hunger_n i_o will_v arise_v and_o go_v to_o my_o father_n and_o say_v father_n i_o have_v sin_v 10._o last_o the_o blessedness_n of_o a_o sinner_n consist_v and_o can_v possible_o consist_v in_o any_o 8._o rom._n 4._o 6_o 7_o 8._o other_o thing_n than_o in_o forgiveness_n and_o in_o a_o non-imputation_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o merciful_a cover_n of_o iniquity_n for_o what_o shall_v become_v of_o he_o that_o have_v sin_v if_o hiâ—_n sin_n be_v charge_v upon_o he_o he_o must_v pass_v under_o the_o eternity_n of_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v which_o sin_n have_v just_o subject_v he_o unto_o and_o then_o where_o will_v be_v the_o time_n and_o place_n for_o blessedness_n what_o can_v be_v beyond_o everlasting_a if_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o blessedness_n of_o a_o sinner_n than_o here_o be_v nothing_o in_o man_n to_o move_v god_n but_o this_o here_o be_v a_o sinner_n a_o man_n undo_v by_o his_o own_o sin_n but_o i_o will_v be_v his_o god_n and_o will_v be_v 12._o heb._n 8._o 10_o 12._o merciful_a to_o his_o transgression_n and_o i_o will_v remember_v his_o sin_n no_o more_o this_o this_o be_v the_o covenant_n by_o which_o we_o sinner_n can_v live_v and_o stand_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n sect_n 2._o but_o wherein_o may_v it_o be_v make_v to_o appear_v way_n illustrate_v six_o way_n that_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o law_n make_v weak_a through_o the_o sinfulness_n of_o man_n move_v god_n to_o give_v his_o son_n answ_n 1._o because_o this_o be_v the_o main_a reason_n why_o god_n leave_v the_o gentile_n to_o themselves_o for_o above_o two_o thousand_o year_n uphold_v they_o nevertheless_o in_o the_o utmost_a of_o natural_a ability_n which_o be_v in_o man_n since_o the_o fall_n and_o give_v they_o all_o the_o blessing_n of_o creation_n continue_v in_o his_o providence_n with_o goodness_n and_o long-suffering_a that_o all_o the_o world_n may_v see_v man_n can_v by_o his_o wisdom_n find_v out_o the_o true_a god_n find_v out_o the_o way_n of_o reconciliation_n and_o salvation_n man_n can_v do_v aught_o but_o wander_v from_o god_n he_o understand_v not_o and_o will_v not_o ask_v after_o christ_n and_o then_o god_n will_v say_v behold_v i_o to_o they_o that_o ask_v not_o 1._o isa_n 65._o 1._o after_o he_o and_o that_o shall_v be_v verify_v i_o 21._o isa_n 41._o 27._o junius_n in_o locum_fw-la 1_o cor._n 1._o 21._o be_o find_v of_o they_o that_o seek_v i_o not_o then_o god_n give_v christ_n the_o first_o that_o say_v to_o zion_n behold_v behold_v the_o thing_n which_o none_o can_v tell_v of_o he_o that_o be_v the_o one_o the_o only_a one_o that_o bring_v good_a tiding_n paul_n to_o the_o corinth_n open_v this_o say_v after_o that_o in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n who_o wise_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n in_o his_o providence_n govern_v the_o age_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o generation_n of_o man_n upon_o the_o earth_n the_o world_n by_o wisdom_n their_o wisdom_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n with_o which_o they_o come_v into_o the_o world_n endue_v of_o god_n the_o creator_n have_v the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n open_a before_o they_o and_o time_n afford_v to_o improve_v it_o to_o the_o utmost_a of_o which_o wisdom_n even_o in_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n they_o grow_v conceit_v profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v wise_a nevertheless_o the_o truth_n be_v they_o by_o wisdom_n know_v not_o god_n much_o less_o can_v ever_o so_o much_o as_o dream_v of_o christ_n it_o please_v god_n in_o his_o infinite_a eudoky_a or_o good_a pleasure_n by_o the_o foolishness_n so_o esteem_v by_o the_o wise_a of_o the_o world_n of_o the_o preach_n of_o christ_n crucify_v for_o the_o redemption_n of_o a_o sinner_n to_o save_v they_o that_o believe_v 3._o the_o reason_n why_o the_o jew_n be_v leave_v of_o god_n to_o dote_v about_o the_o establish_n of_o their_o own_o righteousness_n to_o which_o thing_n all_o man_n by_o nature_n stand_v incline_v neither_o can_v they_o by_o the_o utmost_a ability_n of_o reason_n in_o man_n arise_v high_a or_o seek_v any_o thing_n else_o that_o the_o jew_n i_o say_v go_v about_o 32._o rom._n 9_o 31_o 32._o this_o to_o their_o cut_n off_o be_v this_o that_o all_o man_n be_v conclude_v in_o unbelief_n from_o the_o reign_n of_o which_o they_o can_v deliver_v themselves_o when_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n be_v tell_v they_o never_o so_o plain_o and_o all_o that_o they_o will_v drive_v that_o gospel_n unto_o be_v but_o this_o to_o seek_v the_o more_o to_o establish_v thereby_o their_o own_o righteousness_n it_o may_v appear_v that_o salvation_n come_v only_o then_o unto_o man_n when_o the_o lord_n will_v of_o his_o own_o freegrace_n take_v hence_o the_o occasion_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o all_o whether_o they_o be_v jew_n or_o gentile_n and_o there_o the_o gentile_n soon_o attain_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n than_o the_o jew_n who_o have_v the_o scripture_n which_o the_o gentile_n have_v not_o and_o the_o jew_n can_v get_v over_o this_o evil_n of_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n and_o do_v make_v to_o themselves_o christ_n jesus_n a_o stumble_a 33._o rom._n 11._o 3â—_n 33._o stone_n and_o a_o rock_n of_o offence_n to_o this_o day_n nor_o will_v it_o ever_o be_v otherwise_o until_o god_n glorify_v the_o riches_n and_o power_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o when_o paul_n that_o heaven-measuring_a soul_n know_v in_o gospel-mystery_n through_o the_o revelation_n which_o christ_n give_v unto_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o discourse_n of_o these_o way_n of_o god_n he_o be_v rapt_v in_o admiration_n and_o break_v out_o thus_o oh_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o riches_n both_o of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n of_o god_n how_o unsearchable_a be_v his_o judgement_n and_o his_o way_n past_o find_v out_o 3._o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o the_o law_n be_v give_v that_o the_o jew_n have_v the_o law_n in_o a_o perfect_a draught_n from_o god_n himself_o by_o the_o glorious_a ministry_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o mediator_n moses_n may_v 22_o gal._n 3._o 19_o 20_o 21_o 22_o find_v that_o thereby_o they_o can_v not_o have_v life_n give_v they_o because_o they_o can_v not_o get_v righteousness_n thereby_o but_o be_v all_o conclude_v under_o sin_n that_o so_o the_o promise_n by_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n may_v be_v give_v to_o they_o that_o believe_v and_o not_o to_o they_o that_o will_v stand_v by_o their_o work_n by_o which_o with_o the_o help_n of_o the_o holy_a law_n to_o the_o uttermost_a they_o can_v never_o attain_v to_o righteousness_n although_o they_o seek_v it_o zealous_o thereby_o 4._o the_o first_o propose_v of_o the_o gospel_n to_o adam_n fall_v prove_v that_o man_n destruction_n by_o disobedience_n be_v the_o rise_n and_o ground_n of_o the_o exhibit_v of_o the_o messiah_n it_o be_v propose_v in_o a_o threaten_n to_o the_o tempter_n when_o satan_n have_v through_o subtlety_n destroy_v god_n workmanship_n and_o in_o these_o word_n be_v it_o first_o preach_v it_o shall_v break_v thy_o head_n that_o be_v the_o woman_n sâ—ed_z shall_v break_v thy_o head_n she_o that_o bring_v in_o sin_n upon_o mankind_n by_o thy_o seducement_n shall_v be_v the_o instrument_n to_o bring_v forth_o that_o man_n that_o seed_n that_o shall_v dissolve_v the_o devil_n work_n the_o ruin_a workmanship_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v rear_v and_o restore_v by_o flesh_n of_o the_o woman_n by_o which_o it_o be_v ruin_v 5._o the_o manner_n of_o dispose_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n teach_v this_o for_o therein_o 31._o ezek._n 36._o 25_o 31._o god_n promise_v to_o work_v all_o the_o work_n even_o by_o a_o new_a creation_n out_o of_o worse_a than_o nothing_o against_o all_o impossibility_n to_o any_o create_a strength_n that_o
ought_v to_o strive_v and_o wrestle_v take_v the_o gospel_n part_n against_o the_o adversary_n thereof_o and_o this_o we_o shall_v do_v together_o with_o all_o the_o saint_n and_o faithful_a especial_o with_o those_o with_o who_o we_o live_v and_o with_o they_o let_v we_o stand_v fast_o in_o one_o spirit_n the_o unity_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o his_o gospel_n which_o be_v but_o one_o and_o the_o same_o word_n of_o truth_n shall_v unite_v we_o in_o love_n and_o bound_v we_o to_o the_o peace_n with_o lowliness_n and_o forbearance_n and_o with_o due_a respect_n to_o the_o variety_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n rich_a embroidery_n the_o ornament_n of_o the_o church_n no_o way_n of_o themselves_o hinder_v unity_n and_o orderly_o employ_v and_o improve_v be_v to_o the_o singular_a profit_n and_o benefit_n of_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a body_n 4._o sow_n to_o the_o spirit_n lay_v out_o your_o substance_n 8._o gal._n 6._o 8._o and_o your_o worldly_a good_n to_o spiritual_a use_n to_o the_o maintenance_n of_o christ_n ministry_n and_o ordinance_n to_o the_o promote_a of_o the_o gospel_n the_o church_n all_o grace_n and_o holiness_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n seek_v first_o god_n kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n 33._o mat._n 6._o 33._o buy_v the_o truth_n and_o sell_v it_o not_o say_v not_o i_o must_v provide_v estate_n for_o my_o child_n maintain_v my_o family_n raise_v my_o posterity_n god_n can_v be_v mock_v if_o thou_o honour_v not_o the_o lord_n with_o thy_o substance_n thou_o do_v but_o sow_v to_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o flesh_n thou_o shall_v reap_v corruption_n but_o he_o that_o sow_v to_o the_o spirit_n shall_v of_o the_o spirit_n reap_v life_n everlasting_a say_v not_o i_o have_v already_o do_v this_o and_o that_o good_a work_n have_v thou_o a_o opportunity_n do_v still_o more_o with_o thy_o wealth_n and_o temporal_n be_v not_o weary_a of_o well-doing_n the_o reap_v time_n will_v come_v in_o due_a season_n faint_v not_o therefore_o neither_o flag_n in_o the_o sow_a time_n there_o be_v now_o the_o seed_n time_n the_o harvest_n day_n be_v to_o come_v in_o another_o world_n 5._o last_o as_o it_o be_v in_o this_o text_n walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n and_o not_o after_o the_o flesh_n this_o duty_n make_v up_o the_o description_n of_o the_o spiritual_n of_o the_o true_a christian_a the_o person_n who_o god_n have_v love_v to_o life_n everlasting_a and_o for_o who_o the_o son_n of_o god_n come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o give_v himself_o to_o the_o death_n this_o be_v the_o second_o consideration_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n which_o now_o come_v to_o be_v peruse_v and_o that_o as_o they_o give_v we_o the_o three_o doctrine_n which_o be_v the_o more_o necessary_a the_o more_o excellent_a than_o the_o two_o former_a be_v and_o the_o more_o desirable_a the_o more_o search_v and_o difference_v the_o child_n of_o god_n from_o the_o man_n of_o the_o world_n chap._n x._o treat_v of_o the_o three_o great_a truth_n the_o lively_a description_n of_o the_o person_n that_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o do_v partake_v of_o this_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n viz._n they_o be_v such_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n sect_n 1._o spirit_n doctrine_n 3._o the_o person_n for_o who_o god_n give_v his_o son_n and_o the_o son_n come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o give_v himself_o be_v those_o that_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n the_o three_o great_a doctrine_n deliver_v by_o our_o apostle_n in_o these_o verse_n this_o they_o that_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n these_o be_v they_o for_o who_o god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n to_o become_v flesh_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o their_o sin_n and_o who_o sin_n god_n condemn_v in_o the_o flesh_n of_o his_o son_n that_o in_o and_o for_o they_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v or_o take_v it_o thus_o those_o in_o who_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v apply_v saving_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o son_n in_o they_o he_o so_o mighty_o rule_v that_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v deceive_v in_o a_o matter_n of_o such_o importance_n as_o this_o be_v of_o let_v we_o 1._o understand_v the_o force_n of_o the_o word_n 2._o take_v they_o asunder_o in_o particular_a particular_n open_v in_o six_o particular_n doctrine_n 3._o and_o then_o consider_v the_o regency_n of_o the_o flesh_n 4._o the_o regency_n of_o the_o spirit_n 5._o the_o walk_n after_o the_o flesh_n 6._o the_o walk_n after_o the_o spirit_n and_o seventh_o the_o use_n of_o the_o whole_a first_o for_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n by_o flesh_n be_v mean_v the_o unregenerate_a part_n 20._o 1._o the_o meaning_n and_o force_n of_o the_o word_n col._n 2._o 18._o mat._n 15._o 19_o 20._o in_o the_o sanctify_a believer_n the_o man_n as_o defile_v with_o sin_n the_o nature_n of_o man_n of_o man_n corrupt_v by_o sin_n by_o flesh_n be_v not_o mean_v 1._o flesh_n in_o the_o substance_n of_o it_o the_o body_n oppose_v to_o the_o soul_n but_o both_o body_n and_o soul_n make_v flesh_n and_o carnal_a as_o carnal_a be_v oppose_v to_o spiritual_a there_o be_v the_o fleshly_a mind_n the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n be_v defile_v with_o sin_n and_o deprave_a the_o soul_n defile_v the_o body_n out_o of_o the_o heart_n come_v that_o which_o defile_v the_o man_n by_o flesh_n therefore_o we_o must_v not_o understand_v the_o substance_n of_o flesh_n which_o be_v god_n creature_n and_o therefore_o good_a and_o have_v no_o cause_n of_o sin_n in_o it_o for_o god_n be_v not_o the_o author_n of_o sin_n neither_o may_v his_o workmanship_n be_v blame_v without_o commit_v that_o great_a wickedness_n of_o cast_v reproach_n upon_o our_o maker_n this_o be_v to_o be_v hold_v firm_a against_o the_o vile_a and_o pernicious_a opinion_n of_o all_o ancient_a heretic_n and_o our_o new_o upstart_a erroneous_a spirit_n and_o against_o the_o receive_a saying_n of_o philosopher_n and_o the_o dangerous_a tenet_n and_o expression_n of_o some_o divine_n as_o if_o the_o mind_n and_o soul_n be_v pure_a and_o receive_v its_o defilement_n from_o the_o body_n by_o flesh_n be_v not_o mean_v 2._o flesh_n in_o the_o natural_a desire_n of_o food_n sleep_n generation_n raiment_n recreation_n motion_n rest_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o thing_n else_o that_o accompany_v the_o life_n of_o man_n in_o this_o world_n these_o be_v not_o evil_a in_o themselves_o it_o be_v inordinacy_n that_o make_v they_o evil_a faulty_a and_o sinful_a nor_o do_v flesh_n note_v out_o 3._o humane_a wisdom_n and_o reason_n and_o the_o moral_a act_n and_o projecting_n thereof_o all_o which_o keep_v within_o their_o own_o sphere_n and_o act_v regular_o be_v most_o useful_a to_o society_n commendable_a among_o all_o and_o serviceable_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o jesus_n christ_n nor_o much_o less_o by_o flesh_n may_v be_v understand_v 4._o the_o sparkle_n of_o the_o light_n that_o be_v bear_v with_o we_o and_o in_o we_o or_o the_o relic_n of_o god_n image_n in_o body_n or_o soul_n or_o in_o the_o whole_a man_n nor_o yet_o under_o the_o word_n flesh_n may_v we_o understand_v 5._o the_o necessary_a help_n of_o this_o present_a life_n as_o land_n money_n friend_n with_o the_o like_a subsidiary_a aid_n nor_o 6._o natural_a disease_n infirmity_n or_o defect_n of_o body_n or_o mind_n in_o this_o sense_n there_o be_v a_o honour_n due_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o a_o lawful_a satisfy_n of_o its_o desire_n and_o need_v and_o to_o deny_v they_o to_o it_o though_o 23._o col._n 2._o 23._o upon_o devout_a pretence_n be_v sinful_a and_o fall_v under_o that_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v but_o by_o flesh_n be_v mean_v the_o sinful_a disposition_n and_o this_o be_v call_v flesh_n not_o as_o if_o this_o sinfulness_n be_v first_o in_o the_o body_n for_o the_o soul_n the_o fair_a part_n of_o it_o the_o top_n of_o it_o the_o mind_n be_v pollute_v we_o be_v stranger_n from_o god_n in_o our_o mind_n the_o spirit_n 21._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d eph._n 4._o 23._o col._n 1._o 21._o of_o the_o mind_n must_v be_v renew_v ere_o ever_o it_o will_v be_v good_a quest_n why_o then_o may_v it_o be_v say_v be_v corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v first_o and_o most_o notable_o in_o the_o chief_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n call_v flesh_n answ_n first_o because_o the_o very_a soul_n be_v flesh_n that_o be_v it_o be_v defile_v with_o sin_n and_o tie_v down_o to_o
because_o we_o pray_v we_o now_o think_v ourselves_o free_a to_o commit_v sin_n we_o have_v be_v at_o prayer_n therefore_o we_o may_v be_v at_o our_o lewdness_n we_o have_v be_v at_o church_n in_o the_o forenoon_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n therefore_o we_o may_v dance_v about_o the_o maypole_n and_o keep_v revel_n in_o the_o afternoon_n this_o be_v like_o the_o harlot_n who_o say_v to_o the_o young_a wanton_n i_o have_v peace-offering_n with_o i_o this_o day_n have_v i_o pay_v 15._o prov._n 7._o 14_o 15._o my_o vow_n therefore_o come_v i_o forth_o to_o meet_v thou_o 2._o in_o reference_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n for_o though_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o nor_o will_v be_v subject_a sixwayes_o 2._o in_o reference_n to_o the_o holy_a law_n sixwayes_o to_o the_o holy_a law_n yet_o the_o wily_a wisdom_n and_o subtlety_n thereof_o will_v make_v use_n of_o that_o also_o and_o that_o most_o pernicious_o and_o the_o reign_n of_o the_o flesh_n show_v itself_o herein_o diverse_o as_o first_o when_o we_o seek_v righteousness_n and_o 3._o rom._n 6._o 14._o &_o 9_o 32._o &_o 10._o 3._o salvation_n by_o the_o law_n while_o under_o the_o law_n we_o be_v under_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n so_o long_o as_o we_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v our_o own_o righteousness_n as_o do_v the_o jew_n and_o as_o it_o be_v find_v in_o all_o man_n by_o nature_n a_o 5_o phil._n 3._o 4_o 5_o draught_n whereof_o we_o have_v excellent_o and_o to_o the_o life_n draw_v up_o in_o mat._n 19_o 16_o 17._o to_o ver_fw-la 24._o this_o be_v to_o have_v confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n second_o when_o we_o take_v the_o law_n to_o be_v no_o more_o than_o as_o a_o law_n command_v the_o ch_n ro._n 7._o 7_o 9_o mat._n 5._o 21._o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o ch_n outward_a man_n and_o to_o forbid_v nothing_o but_o gross_a act_n of_o sin_n or_o to_o require_v no_o more_o than_o the_o outward_a duty_n and_o so_o we_o be_v alive_a we_o know_v not_o sin_n which_o reach_v to_o the_o heart_n and_o have_v its_o seat_n there_o in_o the_o deceitfulness_n and_o wickedness_n thereof_o nor_o know_v we_o lust_n or_o inordinate_a affection_n and_o concupiscence_n to_o be_v sin_n and_o therefore_o we_o bless_v ourselves_o or_o flatter_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o eye_n in_o our_o natural_a estate_n three_o when_o and_o while_o that_o we_o can_v endure_v to_o hear_v the_o holiness_n of_o the_o law_n open_v and_o urge_v and_o we_o love_v not_o the_o righteousness_n and_o purity_n of_o the_o commandment_n yet_o we_o will_v have_v the_o say_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o the_o public_a read_n of_o they_o as_o part_v of_o divine_a service_n and_o hold_v this_o better_a than_o all_o preach_n and_o without_o this_o we_o care_v not_o for_o minister_n or_o preach_v four_o when_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o law_n and_o commandment_n be_v only_o to_o revive_v sin_n and_o to_o strike_v we_o dead_a i_o take_v the_o apostle_n phrase_n the_o meaning_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v accompany_v the_o law_n and_o the_o spiritualnesse_n of_o the_o law_n be_v such_o as_o 9_o rom._n 7._o 9_o reach_n to_o the_o thought_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o to_o our_o word_n and_o deed_n when_o it_o be_v open_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n bring_v it_o home_o to_o the_o conscience_n with_o power_n this_o be_v the_o come_n of_o the_o law_n now_o when_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o thus_o come_v be_v this_o only_a to_o revive_v sin_n and_o to_o kill_v the_o sinner_n to_o ptovoke_v sin_n so_o that_o it_o work_v in_o the_o sinner_n all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o then_o come_v the_o threaten_a and_o the_o curse_n and_o slay_v we_o and_o strike_v we_o dead_a if_o this_o be_v all_o that_o we_o receive_v by_o the_o law_n the_o flesh_n yet_o will_v hold_v the_o chair_n for_o we_o will_v dislike_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n we_o can_v endure_v these_o man_n of_o sour_a spirit_n these_o legal_a preacher_n we_o will_v lay_v the_o fault_n on_o the_o minister_n and_o if_o we_o can_v but_o get_v from_o under_o this_o din_n oh_o we_o like_v the_o respousal_n to_o every_o commandment_n lord_n have_v mtrcy_n upon_o we_o and_o incline_v our_o heart_n to_o keep_v this_o law_n this_o god_n shall_v have_v and_o then_o we_o be_v at_o quiet_a and_o alive_a again_o though_o our_o sin_n live_v in_o we_o and_o we_o live_v and_o continue_v in_o they_o love_n and_o plead_v for_o they_o five_o when_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o we_o that_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n nothing_o that_o hold_v proportion_n with_o the_o platform_n of_o holiness_n lay_v down_o in_o the_o law_n 7._o rom._n 8._o 7._o but_o that_o only_o be_v find_v in_o we_o which_o rebel_n fret_n pull_v away_o the_o shoulder_n and_o esteem_v all_o grievous_a for_o than_o we_o be_v whole_o flesh_n six_o when_o we_o never_o receive_v any_o further_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n than_o that_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o yet_o because_o thereof_o we_o conclude_v we_o have_v repent_v and_o our_o estate_n be_v good_a whereas_o by_o the_o law_n we_o shall_v be_v shut_v up_o to_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n which_o have_v change_v and_o make_v we_o anew_o we_o shall_v live_v to_o god_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o spiritualnesse_n and_o purity_n of_o the_o law_n with_o judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o thereby_o and_o justify_v god_n therein_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n be_v to_o bring_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n to_o work_v the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n against_o sin_n and_o to_o fill_v with_o terror_n upon_o awakening_n and_o there_o be_v no_o further_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o there_o be_v no_o hatred_n of_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n no_o heart-forsaking_a of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o heart_n no_o hatred_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sinfulness_n of_o our_o nature_n whence_o all_o transgression_n do_v come_v when_o no_o further_a work_n do_v we_o ever_o find_v than_o the_o conviction_n of_o rhe_n spirit_n light_a great_a and_o conviction_n strong_a but_o the_o will_n the_o heart_n not_o create_v anew_o that_o there_o may_v be_v conversion_n and_o heal_a now_o though_o these_o conviction_n may_v be_v not_o only_o of_o sin_n through_o the_o law_n but_o of_o the_o sin_n of_o unbelief_n and_o of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o judgement_n even_o of_o christ_n and_o his_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n through_o all_o the_o good_a word_n of_o the_o gospel_n yet_o the_o flesh_n may_v and_o will_v still_o keep_v the_o chair_n 3._o in_o reference_n to_o god_n and_o his_o worship_n 106._o 3._o in_o reference_n to_o god_n and_o his_o worship_n two_o way_n col._n 1._o 21_o 22._o isa_n 66._o 1_o 3_o psal_n 106._o the_o flesh_n can_v yield_v to_o assume_v unto_o it_o and_o choose_v both_o god_n name_n and_o service_n with_o great_a state_n and_o thereby_o perk_v up_o the_o high_a first_o with_o the_o mixture_n and_o blending_a of_o man_n device_n our_o own_o invention_n the_o commandment_n of_o man_n to_o teach_v the_o fear_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o the_o rudiment_n of_o the_o world_n these_o be_v savoury_a these_o be_v devotion_n humility_n and_o wisdom_n these_o be_v the_o rule_n to_o which_o the_o flesh_n lie_v level_a second_o with_o philosophical_a speculation_n wisdom_n of_o word_n great_a swell_a word_n of_o vanity_n and_o the_o worship_v of_o angel_n dispute_v about_o word_n and_o genealogy_n 6._o col._n 1._o 18._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 3_o 1_o tim._n 6._o opposition_n of_o science_n fable_n depth_n unwritten_a tradition_n vent_v for_o apostolical_a these_o and_o such_o like_a the_o fleshly-minded_n be_v puff_v up_o withal_o it_o love_v to_o be_v intrude_a into_o thing_n it_o know_v not_o it_o will_v be_v repute_v seraphical_a by_o amaze_a the_o simple_a with_o high-flown_a notion_n 4._o in_o reference_n to_o christ_n and_o to_o his_o antichristianisme_n 4._o in_o reference_n unto_o christ_n eminent_o in_o antichristianisme_n gospel_n his_o profession_n ministry_n and_o ordinance_n all_o these_o to_o choose_v never_o do_v the_o flesh_n get_v more_o by_o any_o thing_n she_o appear_v like_o a_o lamb_n she_o put_v forth_o the_o two_o horn_n of_o christ_n vicegerency_n and_o beauty_n external_a she_o get_v on_o the_o sheep_n skin_n and_o clothing_n she_o hasp_v to_o her_o both_o the_o key_n the_o key_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o key_n of_o discipline_n the_o key_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n she_o will_v be_v infallible_a and_o give_v the_o sense_n of_o scripture_n uner_o be_v the_o holy_a father_n and_o the_o holy_a mother-church_n she_o will_v exercise_v and_o conjure_v the_o devil_n and_o cast_v he_o out_o and_o do_v a_o thousand_o more_o such_o
after_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o the_o gentile_n follow_v and_o imitate_v their_o manner_n hunt_v after_o their_o favour_n this_o be_v the_o broad_a way_n where_o most_o go_v this_o be_v the_o way_n of_o the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n to_o live_v after_o the_o course_n of_o the_o world_n be_v to_o live_v seek_v what_o the_o gentile_n seck_fw-mi 32._o mat._n 6._o 32._o after_o what_o we_o shall_v eat_v what_o we_o shall_v drink_v wherewith_o we_o shall_v be_v clothe_v how_o we_o may_v rise_v grow_v rich_a and_o great_a how_o we_o may_v build_v plant_v purchase_n leave_v our_o name_n great_a on_o earth_n and_o leave_v our_o child_n so_o and_o thus_o eternize_v 1._o psal_n 49._o 1._o ourselves_o here_o as_o the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n do_v that_o mind_n and_o be_v addict_v unto_o this_o present_a life_n seek_v their_o good_a thing_n and_o make_v up_o their_o portion_n in_o this_o world_n 14._o ps_n 17._o 14._o how_o also_o they_o may_v do_v well_o to_o themselves_o fare_v delicious_o wear_v gorgeous_a artery_n swim_v in_o vanity_n jollity_n and_o pleasure_n this_o be_v their_o way_n and_o their_o posterity_n like_a and_o applaud_v it_o and_o other_o that_o have_v neither_o power_n nor_o hope_n to_o attain_v it_o count_v these_o the_o happy_a under_o the_o sun_n and_o though_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n say_v it_o be_v their_o folly_n and_o they_o shall_v never_o see_v light_n yet_o this_o the_o world_n do_v as_o their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d their_o eternity_n as_o if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o life_n nor_o other_o world_n second_o after_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n 1â—_n 2_o pet._n 3._o 3_o 4._o gal._n 5._o 1â—_n that_o be_v in_o some_o manifest_a work_n of_o the_o flesh_n a_o manifest_a wickedness_n either_o against_o piety_n or_o against_o charity_n or_o righteousness_n or_o chastity_n or_o temperance_n three_o after_o satan_n as_o if_o join_v in_o 15._o 1_o tim._n 5._o 15._o marriage_n with_o he_o so_o the_o apostle_n express_v it_o that_o be_v to_o live_v in_o love_n fidelity_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o devil_n loâ—ding_v it_o in_o lie_a vanity_n in_o darkness_n of_o sin_n in_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o in_o unbelief_n rule_v he_o be_v the_o liar_n and_o the_o murderer_n the_o father_n of_o lust_n and_o of_o lie_n of_o all_o sort_n the_o enemy_n and_o envious_a one_o the_o tempter_n the_o accuser_n of_o the_o brethren_n and_o the_o backbiter_n now_o when_o satan_n may_v in_o his_o temptation_n play_v with_o we_o touch_v we_o with_o his_o love-touches_a in_o any_o of_o those_o wherein_o his_o work_n consist_v from_o which_o he_o have_v those_o his_o former_a proper_a name_n and_o title_n may_v bed_v with_o we_o and_o we_o with_o he_o when_o he_o may_v enter_v into_o we_o as_o he_o do_v into_o judas_n iscariot_n and_o fill_v our_o heart_n as_o he_o do_v the_o heart_n of_o ananias_n and_o sapphira_n and_o take_v we_o captive_n as_o fish_n that_o love_v the_o baiâ—_n at_o his_o own_o will_n when_o we_o keep_v open_a house_n for_o he_o by_o give_v place_n to_o wrath_n revenge_n uncleanness_n covetousness_n idolatry_n lie_v teach_v in_o hypocrisy_n hatred_n of_o the_o godly_a cavil_v at_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n or_o at_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n or_o the_o like_a or_o when_o we_o keep_v the_o house_n empty_a not_o store_v with_o holy_a truth_n and_o grace_n the_o furniture_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n when_o our_o heart_n be_v true_a to_o evil_a motion_n and_o lust_n but_o false_a to_o god_n commandment_n and_o gospel_n and_o we_o pass_v not_o much_o that_o it_o be_v so_o than_o we_o live_v after_o satan_n these_o be_v they_o in_o who_o satan_n work_v effectual_o and_o 3._o eph._n 2._o 2_o 3._o they_o fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o mind_n four_o in_o darkness_n no_o discern_a of_o man_n either_o of_o the_o godly_a to_o make_v their_o companion_n and_o to_o choose_v their_o portion_n and_o lot_n even_o the_o reproach_n of_o christ_n or_o of_o the_o wicked_a to_o avoid_v their_o company_n counsel_n way_n and_o chair_n although_o they_o 1._o psa_fw-la 11._o 1_o 2_o 1_o joh._n 4._o 1._o can_v find_v out_o the_o godly_a even_o the_o upright_a in_o heart_n to_o shoot_v privy_o at_o they_o no_o discern_a of_o spirit_n of_o minister_n and_o ministry_n nor_o of_o thing_n and_o doctrine_n unless_o it_o be_v this_o to_o account_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n foolishness_n no_o discern_a of_o 5._o joh._n 10._o 4_o 5._o grace_n from_o morality_n and_o civility_n which_o they_o prefer_v before_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o faith_n in_o christ_n the_o love_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o patience_n of_o hope_n no_o discern_v of_o way_n the_o way_n which_o be_v call_v holy_a from_o the_o way_n of_o the_o worldling_n profane_a 44_o luk._n 12._o â—6_n 2_o cor._n 6._o 2._o mat._n 16._o 3._o luk._n 19_o 44_o or_o formal_a no_o discern_v of_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o time_n the_o season_n of_o grace_n the_o day_n of_o salvation_n the_o day_n of_o their_o visitation_n five_o a_o life_n lead_v in_o security_n no_o wonder_n if_o the_o dark_a and_o blind_a who_o see_v not_o their_o 19_o 1_o thes_n 5._o 5_o 6_o 7._o deut._n 29._o 19_o danger_n be_v altogether_o secure_a the_o night_n be_v for_o sleep_n they_o that_o sleep_v be_v of_o the_o night_n and_o of_o darkness_n they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o night_n be_v sleeper_n no_o question_n no_o case_n of_o conscience_n the_o flesh_n bless_v they_o in_o their_o evil_a imagination_n and_o flatter_v 2_o psa_fw-la 36._o 1_o 2_o they_o in_o their_o iniquity_n no_o serious_a inquiry_n about_o their_o spiritual_a estate_n or_o about_o their_o way_n about_o these_o two_o be_v all_o the_o main_a case_n of_o conscience_n no_o watchfulness_n over_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n the_o eye_n the_o foot_n and_o all_o their_o go_n a_o man_n must_v be_v awake_a before_o he_o can_v watch_v six_o in_o vanity_n of_o mind_n and_o of_o conversation_n in_o vain_a principle_n reason_n thought_n and_o invention_n they_o walk_v in_o emptiness_n of_o the_o power_n of_o save_v truth_n 18._o ephes_n 4._o 18_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 18._o and_o grace_n the_o conversation_n vain_a foolish_a unprofitable_a void_a of_o godliness_n in_o power_n the_o word_n idle_a unsavoury_a not_o good_a for_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v and_o the_o work_v not_o direct_v in_o truth_n according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n which_o be_v after_o godliness_n this_o be_v upon_o they_o at_o the_o best_a and_o many_o time_n they_o break_v out_o to_o that_o which_o be_v vile_a and_o abominable_a seven_o in_o hypocrisy_n with_o fleshly_a 23._o 2_o cor._n 1._o 12_o mat._n 6._o 1_o 2_o &_o 23._o wisdom_n hypocrisy_n either_o natural_a or_o pharisaical_a the_o natural_a hypocrisy_n may_v stand_v with_o a_o particular_a uprightness_n as_o in_o abimelech_n of_o who_o god_n testify_v that_o he_o do_v in_o the_o fact_n about_o sara_n abraham_n 6._o gen._n 20._o 5_o 6._o wife_n that_o which_o he_o do_v in_o uprightness_n and_o it_o may_v stand_v with_o a_o general_a uprightness_n to_o the_o light_n of_o a_o natural_a self-deceived_n heart_n and_o to_o the_o light_n of_o the_o law_n in_o a_o man_n that_o seek_v righteousness_n in_o his_o own_o work_n a_o uprightness_n legal_a etc._n act._n 23._o 1._o phil._n 3._o 6_o etc._n etc._n such_o as_o be_v in_o paul_n before_o his_o conversion_n but_o not_o a_o uprightness_n evangelical_n which_o consist_v in_o renounce_v all_o confidence_n in_o our_o work_n and_o in_o the_o flesh_n or_o outward_a duty_n and_o privilege_n or_o inward_a self-ability_n in_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n in_o heart-purifyings_a and_o a_o gospel_n conversation_n in_o rejoice_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o our_o interest_n in_o he_o and_o in_o conformity_n to_o his_o death_n in_o hatred_n of_o all_o sin_n we_o know_v in_o bear_v respect_n to_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o in_o all_o these_o in_o humble_a strenuous_a press_n on_o to_o that_o which_o yet_o we_o have_v not_o attain_v but_o be_v before_o we_o with_o a_o heart_n and_o eye_n upon_o the_o prize_n of_o our_o high_a call_n to_o which_o we_o be_v call_v in_o christ_n jesus_n by_o the_o gospel_n 8._o in_o natural_a atheism_n in_o alienation_n of_o heart_n from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o impenitency_n and_o unbelief_n it_o be_v with_o they_o as_o with_o israel_n back-slidden_a israel_n of_o old_a they_o 4._o hos_fw-la 5._o 4._o can_v frame_v their_o do_n to_o return_n they_o can_v do_v any_o thing_n but_o to_o order_v their_o way_n to_o return_v they_o will_v not_o they_o have_v no_o heart_n and_o when_o urge_v to_o it_o and_o the_o threaten_n of_o god_n apply_v they_o say_v no_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n if_o nothing_o but_o a_o gospel_n
the_o moon_n under_o his_o foot_n and_o himself_o set_v above_o himself_o and_o above_o tâ—e_v world_n while_o he_o tread_v on_o mould_n and_o dwell_v in_o a_o leprous_a house_n of_o clay_n he_o can_v abide_v hypocrisy_n and_o love_v nothing_o below_o that_o conversation_n which_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n teach_v he_o be_v pass_v on_o from_o faith_n to_o faith_n from_o glorious_a grace_n to_o glorious_a grace_n from_o strength_n to_o strength_n as_o one_o call_v to_o glory_n and_o virtue_n but_o speed_v his_o way_n through_o daily_a mortification_n and_o crucifixion_n of_o a_o home_n enemy_n within_o his_o own_o bowel_n he_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o fulfil_v not_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n he_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n that_o he_o may_v walk_v close_o after_o the_o spirit_n he_o that_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n know_v not_o the_o flesh_n so_o well_o as_o he_o he_o avoid_v and_o pass_v by_o he_o come_v not_o near_o but_o go_v away_o from_o the_o flesh_n walk_n for_o he_o hate_v the_o garment_n spot_v with_o the_o flesh_n he_o will_v not_o defile_v his_o garment_n for_o fine_a linen_n clean_a and_o white_a be_v his_o clothing_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o saint_n all_o wrought_v without_o hand_n as_o himself_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n by_o the_o spirit_n in_o a_o new_a creation_n yet_o since_o that_o the_o flesh_n will_v be_v with_o he_o the_o height_n of_o his_o spiritual_a temper_n be_v this_o he_o will_v take_v his_o garment_n and_o his_o fine_a array_n and_o wash_v they_o white_a in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb._n o_o spiritual_a man_n o_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a bless_a be_v thou_o bless_v be_v thy_o change_n a_o blessing_n of_o his_o happy_a change_n way_n bless_a be_v thy_o counsel_n in_o choose_v this_o way_n thou_o be_v bless_v in_o such_o a_o leader_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o power_n what_o eyesalve_n but_o that_o which_o christ_n alone_o be_v merchant_n of_o by_o a_o monopoly_n that_o enrich_v all_o the_o church_n and_o infringe_n the_o liberty_n of_o none_o what_o eyesalve_n but_o that_o can_v have_v make_v thou_o so_o wel-sighted_n clear_o to_o discern_v these_o twofold_a leader_n walk_n and_o walker_n and_o as_o if_o thy_o eye_n be_v in_o thy_o foot_n to_o turn_v thy_o way_n with_o such_o exactness_n from_o the_o one_o and_o turn_v thy_o walk_n unto_o this_o other_o grace_n be_v in_o thy_o walk_n and_o glory_n will_v be_v thy_o crown_n christ_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o call_v they_o brethren_n though_o he_o be_v in_o glory_n and_o they_o on_o the_o dunghill_n of_o this_o brood_n of_o traveller_n let_v my_o soul_n be_v it_o shall_v be_v my_o high_a honour_n among_o all_o man_n to_o be_v of_o this_o brotherhood_n which_o be_v so_o near_o ally_v and_o so_o fast_o that_o they_o be_v all_o but_o one_o body_n animate_v act_v and_o lead_v by_o one_o spiriâ—_n and_o have_v all_o one_o way_n and_o walk_v and_o one_o description_n agree_v to_o one_o and_o all_o thus_o far_o of_o the_o six_o thing_n propose_v for_o explication_n of_o this_o description_n which_o make_v up_o the_o three_o great_a doctrine_n of_o this_o text_n now_o follow_v the_o use_n to_o be_v make_v of_o this_o whole_a truth_n sect_n 8._o the_o use_n be_v threefold_a 1._o of_o trial_n 2._o of_o comfort_n and_o 3._o of_o exhortation_n trial_n three_o useâ—_n of_o the_o whole_a 1._o of_o trial_n 1._o this_o doctrine_n be_v full_a of_o trial_n it_o be_v of_o a_o distinguish_a and_o difference_v nature_n such_o be_v all_o description_n they_o describe_v not_o if_o they_o distinguish_v not_o that_o one_o thing_n may_v not_o be_v take_v for_o another_o and_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o description_n be_v that_o it_o be_v plain_a and_o manifest_a he_o that_o run_v may_v read_v who_o be_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o who_o be_v not_o the_o apostle_n will_v not_o have_v give_v it_o twice_o in_o one_o context_n and_o in_o the_o same_o word_n in_o matter_n of_o such_o hiâ—h_a concernment_n and_o on_o purpose_n to_o settle_v we_o in_o sure_a consolation_n have_v it_o not_o be_v most_o easy_a to_o be_v discern_v and_o palpable_a to_o all_o though_o malice_n will_v not_o suffer_v the_o tongue_n to_o own_o what_o they_o can_v but_o know_v in_o their_o heart_n the_o walk_n the_o conversation_n show_v the_o man_n try_v then_o who_o have_v the_o command_n of_o our_o life_n observe_v that_o for_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v for_o ever_o but_o if_o through_o the_o spirit_n we_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n our_o member_n that_o be_v on_o earth_n 13_o rom._n 8._o 13_o as_o uncleanness_n covetousness_n and_o the_o like_a we_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o and_o never_o be_v damn_v there_o be_v but_o two_o principle_n that_o rule_v the_o man_n one_o of_o these_o have_v the_o command_n of_o all_o man_n where_o the_o one_o command_n there_o the_o other_o can_v that_o command_n that_o have_v power_n over_o the_o conversation_n it_o be_v lusting_n and_o motion_n be_v reign_v indeed_o that_o frame_v the_o walk_n of_o a_o man_n it_o be_v then_o no_o difficult_a thing_n to_o know_v what_o we_o be_v by_o our_o walk_n look_v upon_o your_o walk_n and_o see_v your_o estate_n the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v manifest_a read_v and_o see_v gal._n 5._o 19_o 20_o 21._o and_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v many_o and_o go_v in_o a_o chain_n unsevered_a 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o they_o be_v sweet_a and_o ripe_a not_o rot_v not_o hedge-fruit_n they_o be_v such_o against_o which_o there_o be_v no_o law_n although_o they_o be_v gospel-fruit_n &_o never_o grow_v but_o in_o that_o soil_n do_v ever_o any_o man_n make_v a_o law_n against_o they_o and_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v whole_o for_o they_o be_v not_o deceive_v by_o profession_n and_o persuasion_n that_o thou_o have_v spiritual_a life_n within_o thou_o if_o that_o inward_a spiritual_a life_n do_v not_o come_v forth_o in_o power_n to_o frame_v thy_o conversation_n after_o it_o and_o no_o more_o after_o 26._o gal._n 5._o 25_o 26._o the_o flesh_n if_o we_o say_v our_o apostle_n do_v live_v in_o the_o spirit_n let_v we_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n have_v you_o spiritual_a life_n in_o you_o have_v a_o spiritual_a conversation_n also_o have_v a_o spiritual_a conversation_n and_o you_o shall_v not_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n though_o you_o have_v flesh_n and_o the_o flesh_n lust_a in_o you_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o godly_a be_v not_o as_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o the_o manifest_a difference_n be_v this_o the_o godly_a have_v no_o way_n of_o wickedness_n in_o they_o no_o sin_n be_v their_o way_n 24_o ps_n 139._o 24_o and_o trade_n no_o sin_n command_v their_o walk_n they_o may_v fall_v into_o a_o sin_n as_o a_o wicked_a man_n may_v sometime_o fall_v upon_o a_o duty_n but_o that_o be_v not_o their_o course_n they_o up_o again_o and_o walk_v on_o in_o god_n way_n which_o their_o soul_n delight_v in_o and_o choose_v humble_v and_o ashamed_a and_o speed_v their_o way_n the_o more_o their_o delight_n be_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o that_o allow_v no_o sin_n neither_o do_v they_o every_o word_n of_o god_n be_v pure_a so_o be_v their_o way_n and_o purity_n of_o way_n be_v that_o they_o love_v there_o be_v no_o wickedness_n in_o all_o the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n he_o that_o delight_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o his_o guide_n shall_v of_o necessity_n be_v lead_v in_o way_n whole_o differ_v from_o the_o counsel_n course_n and_o chair_n of_o sinner_n ungodly_a and_o scorner_n god_n child_n have_v spot_n too_o many_o but_o not_o the_o spot_n of_o unbeliever_n and_o hypocrite_n the_o spot_n of_o god_n child_n be_v not_o the_o spot_n of_o carnal_a israelite_n or_o carnal_a professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n whatever_o be_v the_o spot_n of_o the_o spiritual_a this_o be_v his_o beauty_n he_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n he_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n mark_v here_o these_o three_o distinguish_a point_n in_o the_o trial_n of_o our_o estate_n first_o the_o spiritual_a take_v the_o spirit_n for_o the_o commander_n and_o orderer_n of_o his_o conversation_n as_o he_o will_v have_v the_o holy_a ghost_n live_v and_o rule_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o his_o soul_n live_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n give_v to_o he_o and_o dwell_v in_o he_o so_o he_o resolve_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n the_o spiritual_a man_n walk_n be_v a_o walk_n after_o the_o spirit_n second_o he_o walk_v thus_o refuse_v and_o watch_v against_o flee_v and_o war_a against_o the_o flesh_n and_o against_o the_o affection_n and_o
ever_o man_n eye_n see_v or_o ear_n hear_v of_o of_o presumptuous_a sin_n even_o of_o the_o sin_n unpardonable_a and_o unto_o death_n but_o it_o be_v subdue_v and_o break_a or_o destroy_v so_o that_o it_o have_v not_o dominion_n there_o be_v not_o a_o full_a deletion_n and_o take_v away_o of_o the_o be_v of_o sin_n he_o that_o say_v he_o have_v no_o sin_n deceive_v himself_o and_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o 10._o 1_o joh._n 1._o 8_o 10._o he_o 3._o these_o holy_a walker_n after_o the_o command_n of_o another_o ruler_n even_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n dwell_v in_o they_o do_v confess_v as_o much_o and_o do_v retain_v the_o sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o sinful_a nature_n and_o do_v hold_v they_o contrary_a to_o the_o spirit_n contrary_a to_o its_o lusting_n 9_o 1_o joh._n 1._o 8_o 9_o and_o contrary_a to_o their_o walk_n 4._o there_o be_v not_o in_o they_o a_o blot_n out_o and_o take_v away_o of_o all_o the_o sad_a ruin_n which_o sin_n have_v make_v upon_o mankind_n these_o shall_v not_o be_v take_v away_o from_o they_o until_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o second_o time_n when_o the_o last_o enemy_n death_n and_o the_o grave_n shall_v be_v destroy_v as_o it_o be_v promise_v in_o act._n â—_o 19_o 20._o then_o there_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o much_o as_o a_o scar_n of_o the_o wound_n which_o sin_n have_v make_v sect_n 2._o in_o the_o second_o place_n observe_v when_o we_o say_v that_o their_o sin_n shall_v not_o hinder_v sin_n 2._o who_o sin_n hinder_v not_o comfort_n and_o assurance_n and_o what_o sin_n their_o comfort_n or_o assurance_n we_o â—peak_v of_o the_o sin_n of_o such_o as_o hold_v on_o in_o this_o walk_n retain_v their_o integrity_n otherwise_o the_o fall_n of_o a_o david_n or_o of_o a_o peter_n will_v take_v away_o their_o comfort_n in_o holy_a way_n and_o the_o joy_n of_o their_o salvation_n until_o it_o be_v unfeigned_o repent_v of_o and_o they_o recover_v of_o such_o fall_v we_o yield_v that_o all_o sin_n in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o by_o the_o law_n of_o work_n do_v make_v against_o all_o comfort_n but_o there_o be_v great_a sin_n the_o manifest_a work_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o the_o spiritual_a may_v fall_v into_o and_o these_o for_o thâ—t_a time_n destroy_v the_o comfort_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a of_o saint_n who_o be_v guilty_a of_o they_o nevertheless_o while_o the_o regenerate_a be_v guilty_a of_o these_o sin_n after_o call_v these_o in_o they_o compare_v with_o the_o unregenerate_a that_o live_v and_o walk_v in_o the_o same_o sin_n may_v be_v say_v true_o to_o be_v of_o infirmity_n and_o to_o be_v but_o fall_v in_o their_o walk_n although_o they_o be_v not_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n sin_n of_o infirmity_n there_o be_v sin_n of_o infirmity_n infirmity_n viz._n sin_n of_o infirmity_n and_o there_o be_v sin_n that_o may_v be_v fall_v into_o of_o infirmity_n now_o the_o sin_n which_o be_v sin_n of_o infirmity_n of_o these_o we_o speak_v in_o this_o doctrine_n these_o be_v such_o sin_n as_o have_v be_v find_v in_o the_o best_a and_o choice_a of_o god_n servant_n upon_o earth_n who_o have_v keep_v their_o holy_a watchfulness_n and_o while_o they_o have_v keep_v it_o infirmity_n be_v when_o the_o serious_a purpose_n be_v what_o infirmity_n be_v of_o holy_a and_o humble_a walk_v with_o god_n both_o general_a for_o our_o whole_a course_n and_o special_a for_o our_o particular_a way_n and_o action_n be_v present_a and_o firm_a but_o to_o perform_v what_o we_o unfeigned_o desire_v and_o diligent_o endeavour_n be_v want_v sin_n of_o infirmity_n 13._o rom._n 7._o 18_o and_o what_o be_v sin_n of_o infirmity_n in_o general_a psa_n 19_o 13._o be_v such_o as_o â—nto_o which_o presumptuous_a sin_n be_v opposite_a sin_n of_o infirmity_n be_v opposite_a to_o sinâ—es_n which_o be_v do_v willing_o to_o sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n i_o say_v not_o sin_n with_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n the_o most_o know_a and_o conscientious_a be_v true_o godly_a and_o gracious_a may_v see_v those_o sin_n which_o wicked_a man_n neither_o see_v nor_o feel_v but_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n they_o be_v as_o a_o thief_n in_o the_o candle_n as_o gravel_n in_o the_o shoe_n of_o a_o traveller_n more_o particular_o sin_n of_o infirmity_n 12._o in_o particular_a psa_fw-la 19_o 12._o 1._o be_v secret_a sin_n which_o we_o know_v not_o yet_o know_v our_o ignorance_n or_o defect_n of_o full_a and_o clear_a sight_n whereby_o many_o sin_n may_v escape_v we_o we_o repent_v of_o they_o as_o do_v david_n say_v who_o know_v his_o eâ—roâ—s_n â—clâ—nse_n thou_o i_o from_o secret_a sin_n 2._o they_o be_v imperfection_n and_o fail_n cleave_v to_o our_o good_a work_n and_o to_o our_o best_a action_n 3._o they_o be_v such_o as_o arise_v from_o want_n of_o age_n in_o christ_n and_o do_v accompany_v the_o state_n of_o a_o babe_n a_o infant_n be_v infirm_a 4._o they_o be_v such_o as_o proceed_v from_o want_n of_o strength_n where_o there_o have_v be_v but_o little_a mean_n or_o though_o great_a mean_n yet_o enjoy_v but_o for_o a_o little_a time_n 5._o they_o be_v sudden_a indeliberate_a break_n out_o contrary_a to_o our_o bent_n and_o purpose_n when_o our_o judgement_n be_v cloud_v by_o some_o sudden_a temptation_n after_o which_o we_o be_v sensible_a of_o our_o fail_n mourn_n complain_v labour_v to_o t'amend_v and_o to_o get_v ground_n of_o our_o corruption_n sin_n of_o infirmity_n be_v find_v in_o the_o regenerate_a only_o who_o have_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n begin_v no_o weakness_n where_o no_o life_n weakness_n be_v proper_o in_o those_o who_o have_v and_o retain_v a_o sincere_a universal_a and_o constant_a inclination_n to_o spiritual_a thing_n as_o the_o best_a no_o infirmity_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n dwell_v not_o although_o the_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v no_o cause_n of_o weakness_n but_o of_o strength_n no_o infirmity_n in_o those_o that_o have_v not_o gracious_a principle_n for_o in_o such_o the_o deadly_a law_n of_o sin_n have_v dominion_n no_o fail_n where_o no_o right_a judgement_n to_o place_v we_o upon_o high_a and_o supernatural_a end_n and_o aim_n infirmity_n be_v in_o those_o only_a that_o have_v espouse_v love_n to_o jesus_n christ_n infirmity_n be_v those_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o matter_n of_o daily_a humiliation_n and_o the_o object_n of_o daily_a mortification_n it_o be_v not_o of_o infirmity_n to_o please_v ourselves_o in_o our_o weakness_n to_o plead_v for_o it_o or_o to_o allow_v of_o it_o there_o be_v infirmity_n which_o be_v not_o possible_o to_o be_v root_v out_o when_o yet_o the_o upright_o strive_v daily_o against_o they_o as_o forgetfulness_n heaviness_n of_o spirit_n distraction_n in_o duty_n sudden_a passion_n fear_n secret_a fugitivenesse_n of_o heart_n from_o under_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n some_o kind_n of_o rashness_n and_o rudeness_n of_o spirit_n in_o our_o approach_n to_o god_n covet_n or_o hanckering_n after_o the_o creature_n inordinate_o with_o many_o of_o like_a sort_n and_o there_o be_v infirmity_n more_o easy_o subdue_v as_o be_v all_o the_o frailty_n which_o break_v out_o in_o gesture_n word_n and_o action_n the_o apostle_n give_v we_o the_o ground_n of_o such_o a_o distinction_n when_o he_o say_v in_o many_o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o if_o any_o man_n offend_v not_o in_o word_n 2._o jam._n 3._o 2._o the_o same_o be_v a_o perfect_a man_n and_o able_a also_o to_o bridle_v the_o whole_a body_n sect_n 3._o now_o have_v treat_v thus_o of_o sin_n of_o infirmity_n condemn_v what_o be_v mean_v in_o say_v sin_n of_o infirmity_n shall_v not_o condemn_v this_o doctrine_n show_v first_o that_o these_o sin_n of_o infirmity_n shall_v not_o condemn_v those_o that_o be_v guilty_a of_o they_o not_o as_o if_o their_o great_a sin_n shall_v condemn_v they_o no_o for_o jesus_n christ_n mediate_v not_o only_o for_o lesser_a sin_n but_o for_o the_o great_a sin_n and_o god_n forgive_v iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n sin_n of_o all_o sort_n and_o of_o all_o size_n but_o the_o meaning_n be_v that_o christ_n be_v such_o a_o propitiation_n that_o these_o be_v cover_v such_o a_o advocate_n that_o he_o plead_v to_o the_o father_n that_o these_o by_o 1._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 1._o the_o tenor_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v whole_o pass_v by_o he_o be_v such_o a_o high_a priest_n as_o be_v touch_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o our_o infirmity_n for_o though_o he_o never_o know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o sin_n no_o not_o of_o infirmity_n he_o know_v no_o sin_n yet_o he_o be_v tempt_v and_o so_o 15._o heb._n 4._o 15._o be_v touch_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o the_o state_n of_o one_o that_o can_v be_v free_a from_o some_o touch_n of_o defilement_n when_o he_o
the_o first_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n free_o of_o freegrace_n through_o the_o righteousness_n and_o redemption_n which_o iâ—_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o his_o blood_n this_o be_v most_o true_a the_o great_a truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o it_o be_v of_o the_o same_o gospel-truth_n that_o the_o â—ust_z the_o justify_v sinner_n now_o make_v just_a and_o righteous_a by_o faith_n and_o who_o heart_n god_n have_v purify_v and_o sanctify_v by_o faith_n the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o his_o faith_n for_o the_o righteousness_n 9_o â—phes_n 1_o 6_o &_o 2._o 8_o 9_o whereby_o he_o stand_v righteous_a iâ—_n reveal_v from_o faith_n to_o faith_n and_o not_o first_o to_o faith_n and_o then_o afterward_o to_o work_n and_o he_o be_v still_o by_o freegrace_n accept_v in_o christ_n the_o belove_a and_o be_v what_o ever_o he_o be_v by_o the_o freegrace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n through_o faith_n and_o that_o be_v not_o of_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n not_o of_o work_n lest_o any_o man_n shall_v boast_v salvation_n be_v by_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v be_v of_o grace_n be_v it_o of_o work_n it_o be_v no_o more_o of_o grace_n will_v any_o say_v grace_n be_v not_o grace_n why_o say_v thou_o i_o but_o i_o can_v do_v nothing_o i_o have_v do_v nothing_o i_o still_o sin_n after_o forgiveness_n i_o have_v upon_o i_o a_o very_a necessity_n oh_o my_o daily_a sin_n and_o debt_n what_o will_v become_v of_o i_o for_o my_o sin_n since_o god_n have_v gracious_o visit_v and_o call_v i_o do_v we_o not_o see_v the_o answer_n live_v by_o faith_n upon_o freegrace_n and_o upon_o the_o redemption_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n as_o thou_o do_v at_o first_o when_o thou_o be_v nothing_o but_o sin_n god_n have_v begin_v thy_o salvation_n by_o faith_n and_o he_o will_v never_o turn_v thou_o over_o to_o the_o law_n again_o to_o be_v perfect_v by_o it_o will_v thou_o begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o then_o go_v to_o be_v make_v perfect_a by_o the_o flesh_n four_o that_o all_o that_o be_v require_v of_o we_o even_o repentance_n faith_n and_o uprightness_n as_o well_o as_o perseverance_n be_v promise_v give_v undertake_v for_o and_o wrought_v by_o god_n the_o father_n and_o by_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o father_n and_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n why_o say_v thou_o despond_o i_o can_v repent_v i_o can_v believe_v i_o have_v a_o deceitful_a heart_n i_o can_v be_v rid_v of_o hypocrisy_n vainglory_n and_o secret_a selfconfidence_n be_v thou_o sensible_a of_o these_o condemn_v they_o judge_v thyself_o for_o they_o and_o go_v to_o he_o as_o a_o child_n to_o a_o father_n through_o christ_n by_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o his_o word_n for_o power_n to_o repent_v believe_v and_o to_o walk_v upright_o own_v thy_o disability_n look_v to_o he_o who_o while_n and_o in_o the_o bid_n exhort_v and_o promise_v give_v and_o work_v what_o he_o command_v say_v turn_v thou_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v turn_v lord_n i_o desire_v to_o believe_v help_v thou_o my_o unbelief_n accomplish_v in_o i_o all_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o thy_o goodness_n and_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n with_o power_n take_v out_o of_o i_o the_o heart_n of_o stone_n and_o give_v i_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n give_v i_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a spirit_n and_o put_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n into_o i_o which_o shall_v cause_v i_o to_o walk_v in_o thy_o statute_n and_o to_o do_v they_o lift_v up_o thy_o droop_a soul_n and_o say_v let_v he_o command_v what_o he_o will_v who_o give_v what_o he_o command_v and_o give_v by_o command_v five_o that_o freegrace_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o and_o abound_v through_o all_o and_o reign_v above_o all_o to_o eternal_a life_n why_o say_v thou_o as_o one_o discourage_v the_o sense_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o guilt_n abound_v how_o then_o can_v i_o have_v comfort_n in_o thyself_o thou_o can_v not_o loathe_v thyself_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o thy_o own_o righteousness_n thou_o can_v not_o but_o in_o god_n in_o christ_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o his_o freegrace_n thou_o may_v and_o may_v the_o more_o for_o all_o the_o mercy_n of_o this_o covenant_n of_o love_a kindness_n peace_n and_o salvation_n be_v and_o be_v for_o sinner_n guilty_a sinner_n chief_a sinner_n that_o be_v under_o sin_n and_o death_n in_o their_o power_n and_o for_o no_o other_o that_o where_o sin_n abound_v grace_n may_v superabound_a and_o be_v and_o be_v from_o freegrace_n above_o and_o against_o desert_n six_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o second_o adam_n and_o the_o covenant_n be_v within_o and_o in_o he_o with_o we_o why_o say_v thou_o how_o can_v it_o be_v that_o christ_n righteousness_n shall_v be_v i_o how_o can_v any_o be_v persuade_v of_o this_o why_o say_v thou_o not_o how_o can_v the_o chapter_n rom._n 5_o 12_o and_o forward_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n first_o adam_n involve_v i_o in_o sin_n and_o death_n be_v not_o the_o answer_n clear_a and_o full_a he_o be_v the_o first_o adam_n and_o be_v not_o the_o answer_n as_o clear_v and_o full_a jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o second_o adâ—m_n this_o he_o be_v to_o all_o who_o be_v in_o he_o thou_o find_v the_o first_o adam_n disobedience_n have_v make_v thou_o sinful_a and_o bring_v in_o death_n upon_o thou_o place_n thyself_o under_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n receive_v what_o god_n there_o testify_v to_o be_v true_a and_o why_o not_o for_o god_n be_v true_a and_o thou_o shall_v feel_v that_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n will_v make_v thou_o righteous_a the_o fâ—ee-gift_n will_v come_v upon_o thou_o unto_o justification_n of_o life_n in_o this_o thing_n adam_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v even_o or_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o second_o adam_n sect_n 4._o in_o the_o three_o place_n mark_v well_o the_o sin_n walker_n 3._o fall_n and_o backslide_n tho_o repeat_v shall_v not_o condemn_v the_o spiritual_a walker_n of_o those_o that_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n shall_v not_o hinder_v the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n salvation_n from_o they_o no_o not_o their_o fall_n in_o their_o walk_n not_o their_o backslide_n nor_o their_o relapse_n into_o the_o same_o iniquity_n again_o the_o apostle_n bold_o affirm_v there_o be_v ro_o condemnation_n to_o they_o tâ—ey_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n have_v the_o benefit_n of_o all_o the_o salvation_n which_o be_v in_o he_o salvation_n be_v full_a where_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n they_o sin_n but_o christ_n be_v their_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n 20._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 1._o jer._n 31._o 18_o 19_o 20._o christ_n be_v their_o propitiation_n they_o bemoan_v themselves_o for_o their_o untractable_a heart_n god_n own_v they_o for_o child_n dear_a by_o adoption_n in_o christ_n jesus_n he_o spare_v and_o pity_v with_o fatherly_a yearning_n bowel_n as_o fall_n ps_n 103._o 13_o 14._o their_o fall_n be_v say_v before_o and_o as_o for_o their_o fall_n their_o fall_n be_v with_o rise_v again_o with_o as_o it_o be_v another_o conversion_n with_o a_o new_a set_n in_o joint_n again_o they_o grow_v better_o by_o their_o fall_n as_o do_v david_n and_o peter_n not_o that_o it_o be_v ere_o the_o better_a that_o they_o fall_v or_o that_o they_o be_v better_a than_o those_o that_o hold_v on_o their_o way_n and_o walk_v in_o uprightness_n without_o fall_n but_o thus_o they_o be_v better_a than_o they_o be_v before_o they_o fall_v they_o recover_v the_o fall_n and_o walk_v on_o with_o the_o more_o self-denial_n watchfulness_n holy_a jealousy_n speedy_a steadfastness_n and_o redouble_a zeal_n and_o power_n they_o be_v over-taken_a in_o a_o fault_n and_o they_o run_v the_o fast_o tread_v the_o straight_a and_o sure_a they_o do_v the_o lord_n dishonour_n and_o disservice_n they_o now_o mind_v the_o more_o his_o honour_n and_o some_o high_a service_n if_o none_o fall_v in_o their_o way_n they_o will_v make_v famous_a to_o his_o honour_n their_o own_o shame_n own_v in_o repenting_n but_o nevet_n more_o come_v near_o the_o very_a appearance_n of_o commission_n or_o perpetration_n of_o such_o sin_n by_o their_o good_a will_n their_o fall_n therefore_o shall_v not_o hinder_v their_o salvation_n no_o nor_o their_o backslidings_a i_o distinguish_v backslide_n their_o backslide_n they_o thus_o a_o fall_n into_o some_o particular_a sin_n a_o backslide_n be_v a_o depart_n from_o the_o faith_n or_o from_o the_o holy_a way_n backslide_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o apostasy_n in_o doctrine_n or_o practice_n there_o be_v a_o new_a religion_n and_o another_o frame_n of_o conversation_n in_o backslide_n as_o apostasy_n be_v
awake_v arise_v and_o live_v he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n declare_v and_o set_v forth_o by_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n and_o bring_v home_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o a_o humble_a sinner_n by_o the_o word_n attend_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o this_o righteousness_n life_n from_o the_o death_n of_o condemnation_n which_o sin_n deserve_v life_n from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n life_n true_a and_o joyful_a 3._o he_o circumcise_v the_o heart_n with_o a_o circumcision_n make_v without_o 11._o rom._n 2._o 29_o col._n 2._o 11._o hand_n in_o this_o work_n the_o word_n be_v the_o circumcise_n knife_n this_o knife_n be_v take_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o heart_n be_v the_o part_n that_o be_v to_o suffer_v and_o not_o the_o flesh_n or_o body_n of_o the_o sinner_n the_o foreskin_n be_v the_o superfluity_n of_o maliciousness_n and_o wickedness_n 6._o jam._n 1._o 21._o deut._n 30._o 6._o the_o skin_n upon_o the_o heart_n the_o skin_n of_o other_o love_n which_o oppose_v the_o love_n of_o god_n as_o self-love_n the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n the_o love_n which_o be_v call_v lust_n and_o the_o love_n of_o superstitious_a vanity_n and_o man_n invention_n in_o religion_n and_o worship_n and_o the_o cut_n off_o this_o fore-skinnesse_a be_v when_o the_o word_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o by_o it_o skilful_o use_v get_v between_o our_o heart_n and_o they_o it_o make_v the_o heart_n to_o see_v they_o to_o be_v such_o as_o the_o word_n say_v of_o they_o and_o to_o judge_v itself_o for_o they_o and_o to_o cast_v they_o away_o as_o unprofitable_a and_o destructive_a even_o because_o of_o christ_n circumcise_v and_o make_v under_o the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o for_o our_o deliverance_n from_o the_o same_o law_n until_o this_o work_n be_v do_v no_o love_n of_o god_n can_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o strange_a love_n have_v the_o heart_n and_o when_o this_o work_n be_v do_v it_o reach_v to_o the_o circumcision_n of_o the_o ear_n and_o of_o the_o lip_n and_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n insomuch_o that_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o whole_a frame_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n suffer_v and_o be_v destroy_v 4._o he_o give_v we_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o a_o sagacity_n and_o quickness_n of_o scent_n whereby_o he_o make_v we_o savour_v spiritual_a thing_n and_o to_o smell_v out_o and_o delight_n to_o pursue_v spiritual_a way_n this_o work_n be_v so_o eminent_a that_o the_o 3_o rom._n 8._o 5._o isa_n 11._o 2_o 3_o newborn_a babe_n can_v taste_v distinguish_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n fit_a to_o feed_v batten_v and_o make_v to_o grow_v from_o all_o adulterate_a stuff_n and_o can_v see_v and_o discern_v judicious_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n from_o all_o other_o thing_n and_o make_v up_o a_o right_a judgement_n concern_v they_o and_o can_v in_o hear_v try_v the_o word_n of_o doctrine_n deliver_v and_o try_v the_o spirit_n in_o the_o teacher_n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o the_o world_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n in_o order_v his_o conversation_n he_o can_v send_v and_o smell_v the_o way_n of_o holiness_n from_o those_o of_o profaneness_n so_o that_o he_o be_v of_o quick_a understanding_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v sensible_a and_o have_v his_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a mercy_n and_o plague_n of_o sin_n that_o annoy_v spiritual_a life_n and_o of_o the_o power_n and_o spiritualnesse_n of_o ordinance_n and_o administration_n from_o ordinance_n of_o man_n in_o will-worship_n and_o formal_a out-sidednesse_a and_o show_v and_o flourish_n in_o administration_n all_o this_o the_o new_a bear_v babe_n be_v able_a to_o do_v by_o a_o naturalnesse_n like_o a_o instinct_n though_o for_o want_v of_o art_n or_o of_o strength_n of_o the_o reason_a ability_n or_o not_o yet_o have_v the_o wit_n the_o sense_n exercise_v in_o the_o word_n of_o righteousness_n he_o can_v show_v to_o his_o own_o or_o other_o satisfaction_n where_o the_o fault_n lie_v much_o less_o be_v able_a to_o dispute_v it_o and_o by_o argue_v convince_v the_o evil_a doer_n the_o opposer_n and_o the_o pleader_n for_o the_o evil_a the_o quickness_n of_o spiritual_a sense_n do_v grow_v as_o age_n in_o christ_n come_v on_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o work_n rest_v upon_o jesus_n christ_n as_o he_o be_v man_n in_o all_o fullness_n as_o become_v our_o head_n and_o it_o be_v on_o every_o live_a member_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n according_a to_o his_o place_n of_o membership_n as_o become_v such_o a_o member_n 5._o he_o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o law_n 2_o 2_o cor._n 3._o 2_o 3_o rom._n 8._o 2_o that_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o reveal_v truth_n both_o of_o the_o law_n strict_o so_o call_v the_o law_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n this_o be_v that_o which_o be_v write_v the_o writing_n be_v such_o a_o engrave_v of_o the_o truth_n with_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n upon_o our_o heart_n make_v soft_a tender_a and_o fleshy_a as_o that_o it_o can_v be_v blot_v out_o the_o soul_n may_v be_v tear_v from_o the_o body_n but_o the_o truth_n can_v be_v tear_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n and_o this_o impression_n of_o the_o truth_n be_v such_o that_o now_o it_o be_v the_o law_n of_o the_o mind_n which_o law_n the_o man_n it_o be_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n as_o the_o head_n and_o in_o they_o as_o the_o member_n this_o be_v a_o heavenly_a edition_n of_o the_o bible_n so_o imprint_v upon_o the_o soul_n that_o the_o man_n become_v a_o live_a walk_a bible_n which_o print_n come_v off_o so_o fair_a in_o the_o life_n of_o the_o regenerate_a and_o sanctify_a that_o they_o be_v the_o epistle_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v see_v and_o read_v of_o all_o man_n 6._o he_o give_v liberty_n he_o set_v we_o free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n the_o title_n the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o that_o we_o may_v 14_o 2_o cor._n 3._o 17._o rom._n 8._o 2._o joh._n 7._o 37_o 38._o &_o 4._o 14_o become_v servant_n of_o righteousness_n 7._o he_o be_v a_o spring_n and_o river_n of_o lâ—ving_a water_n in_o our_o belly_n flow_v up_o within_o we_o unto_o eternal_a life_n our_o heart_n by_o nature_n be_v as_o a_o dry_a and_o barren_a howl_a wilderness_n not_o fit_a for_o habitation_n nor_o bear_v any_o good_a plant_n untilled_a and_o horrid_a to_o the_o sight_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n work_v to_o be_v in_o we_o who_o the_o lord_n will_v save_v change_v the_o very_a will_n break_v open_a spring_n and_o cause_v river_n of_o sweet_a wholesome_a and_o heal_a water_n of_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o all_o gift_n and_o grace_n and_o ground_n of_o comfort_n to_o flow_v within_o we_o even_o in_o the_o very_a heart_n and_o conscience_n in_o the_o belly_n of_o the_o man_n and_o there_o these_o water_n to_o be_v not_o as_o stand_v lake_n and_o ditchwater_n but_o ever_o stream_v out_o and_o feed_v from_o the_o hide_a wellhead_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n when_o this_o work_n be_v in_o we_o then_o of_o wilderness_n we_o become_v fruitful_a field_n than_o we_o have_v within_o we_o 8_o isa_n 44._o 3._o &_o 49._o 10._o joel_n 3._o 18._o zach._n 14._o 8_o that_o which_o will_v satisfy_v and_o will_v allay_v and_o quench_v our_o thirst_v our_o soul_n will_v be_v as_o a_o well-watered_n garden_n who_o water_n never_o fail_v 8._o he_o cause_v all_o the_o fruit_n of_o grace_n fructify_a to_o be_v in_o we_o and_o to_o abound_v in_o we_o all_o his_o fruit_n he_o make_v to_o break_v 13._o ephes_n 5._o 9_o gal._n 5._o 22_o 23._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 18._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 13._o forth_o all_o goodness_n righteousness_n and_o truth_n love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n meekness_n temperance_n against_o which_o and_o such_o like_a there_o be_v no_o law_n 9_o he_o transform_v we_o into_o the_o image_n of_o god_n from_o glory_n to_o glory_n 10._o he_o enable_v we_o to_o believe_v and_o 6._o eph._n 2._o 18._o judas_n 20._o gal._n 4._o 6._o to_o speak_v by_o confession_n to_o pray_v to_o the_o father_n through_o christ_n with_o gracious_a and_o fervent_a desire_n cry_v abba_n father_n to_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n our_o member_n that_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n and_o to_o be_v crucify_a the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n 24._o rom._n 8._o 13_o gal._n 5._o 24._o thereof_o that_o old_a beldame_n original_a sin_n the_o sinfulness_n of_o our_o nature_n in_o which_o we_o
be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v with_o all_o the_o curse_a brat_n thereof_o inward_a and_o outward_a in_o which_o actual_a transgression_n she_o have_v be_v and_o be_v prodigious_o fruitful_a to_o be_v purify_n the_o soul_n in_o obey_v the_o truth_n unto_o more_o and_o more_o unfeignednesse_n in_o faith_n love_n meekness_n patience_n and_o in_o every_o other_o 14_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 22_o ezek._n 36._o 27._o 2_o tim._n 1._o 14_o grace_n to_o walk_v in_o god_n statute_n to_o keep_v his_o judgement_n and_o to_o do_v they_o and_o to_o keep_v the_o faith_n commit_v to_o our_o trust_n as_o a_o thing_n deposit_v in_o all_o these_o the_o action_n be_v we_o the_o ability_n be_v the_o spirit_n these_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n sanctify_v we_o 3._o manuduction_n or_o lead_v by_o the_o 14._o rom._n 8._o 14._o hand_n the_o new_a bear_v and_o sanctify_v be_v at_o first_o weak_a as_o child_n and_o ever_o after_o in_o this_o life_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o a_o guide_n such_o a_o guide_n as_o may_v inward_o act_v sweet_o and_o powerful_o draw_v gracious_o support_v and_o gentle_o lead_v all_o this_o the_o spirit_n do_v for_o the_o child_n of_o god_n this_o work_n be_v accompany_v with_o familiar_a sense_n of_o love_n and_o faithfulness_n take_v and_o hold_v we_o by_o the_o right_a hand_n that_o our_o soul_n may_v follow_v hard_a after_o he_o these_o mighty_a dawning_n 8._o psal_n 63._o 8._o and_o sustentation_n the_o more_o they_o be_v feel_v the_o more_o be_v they_o pray_v for_o that_o they_o may_v run_v after_o christ_n and_o the_o more_o the_o soul_n be_v powerful_o enable_v in_o these_o pursuit_n the_o right_a hand_n and_o dexrous_a power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v put_v forth_o to_o uphold_v we_o so_o much_o the_o more_o and_o this_o work_n be_v express_v further_o with_o counsel_n as_o david_n 24._o ps_n 73._o 23_o 24._o say_v thou_o will_v guide_v i_o with_o thy_o counsel_n and_o with_o inward_a prompt_v and_o whisper_n as_o of_o a_o voice_n behind_o they_o say_v this_o be_v the_o way_n walk_v in_o it_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o the_o 21._o isa_n 30._o 21._o right_a hand_n and_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o the_o left_a 4._o teach_n as_o the_o anoint_v this_o teach_n be_v with_o sweet_a and_o pierce_a efficacy_n as_o oil_n that_o supple_v and_o enter_v soak_o into_o flesh_n and_o bone_n and_o it_o be_v 27._o 1_o â—oh_o 2._o 20_o 27._o with_o the_o perfume_n of_o the_o aromatical_a spicery_n of_o grace_n like_o the_o holy_a anoint_v oil_n under_o the_o law_n mention_v exod._n 30._o 23_o 24_o 25._o it_o be_v also_o with_o great_a establishment_n in_o our_o royal_a priesthood_n and_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o we_o learn_v by_o this_o teach_n therefore_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v we_o have_v a_o unction_n from_o the_o holy_a one_o 21._o 2_o cor._n 1._o 21._o we_o know_v all_o thing_n the_o effect_n hereof_o be_v great_a peace_n of_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v say_v in_o prophecy_n concern_v the_o true_a church_n especial_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n ministry_n all_o thy_o child_n shall_v be_v teach_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o great_a shall_v be_v the_o peace_n of_o thy_o 13._o isa_n 54._o 13._o child_n 5._o consolation_n he_o be_v the_o comforter_n by_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n by_o bring_v all_o thing_n unto_o our_o remembrance_n by_o fill_v 2_o joh._n 16._o 13._o 6._o &_o 14._o 2_o we_o with_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v by_o make_v we_o to_o abound_v in_o hope_n of_o glory_n through_o his_o power_n for_o the_o work_n be_v of_o 30._o rom._n 13._o 13._o &_o 8._o 15_o 16._o 1_o joh._n 5._o 6._o rom._n 8._o 26._o 2_o cor._n 1._o 22._o &_o 5._o 5._o eph._n 1._o 13._o &_o 4._o 30._o great_a and_o infinite_a power_n to_o set_v the_o heart_n of_o earthy_a man_n of_o sinful_a clay_n and_o keep_v it_o up_o steadfast_a so_o high_a as_o eternal_a life_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o in_o the_o three_o heaven_n by_o be_v in_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n in_o his_o work_n upon_o the_o heart_n by_o witnesse-bearing_a by_o make_v intercession_n in_o we_o and_o for_o we_o by_o be_v the_o earnest_n in_o our_o bosom_n and_o by_o seal_v we_o up_o to_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n 6._o direction_n inward_a a_o most_o secret_a 5._o 2_o thes_n 3._o 5._o work_n which_o have_v two_o branch_n or_o part_n first_o the_o direct_n of_o the_o heart_n renew_v and_o sanctify_v into_o every_o particular_a act_n of_o every_o grace_n receive_v especial_o of_o love_n and_o hope_n second_o the_o direct_n of_o the_o heart_n into_o a_o very_a sensible_a taste_n and_o experience_n of_o comfort_n the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n when_o he_o say_v the_o lord_n direct_v your_o heart_n into_o the_o love_n of_o god_n this_o love_n of_o god_n may_v be_v understand_v active_o of_o the_o love_n wherewith_o we_o love_v god_n or_o passive_o of_o the_o love_n wherewith_o god_n love_v we_o 7._o corroboration_n this_o render_v the_o sanctify_v mighty_a in_o do_v and_o in_o suffer_v enlarge_v to_o receive_v and_o hold_v the_o strong_a wine_n of_o gospel_n mystery_n and_o to_o walk_v at_o liberty_n in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n make_v their_o way_n through_o all_o impediment_n and_o opposition_n confirm_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o enable_v to_o stand_v fight_z and_o overcome_v in_o the_o spiritual_a warfare_n this_o strengthen_v with_o might_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n the_o regenerate_a and_o no_o other_o have_v a_o inner_a man_n this_o be_v from_o the_o gracious_a free-gift_n of_o god_n as_o the_o father_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o riches_n of_o glory_n according_a to_o his_o 11._o ephes_n 3._o 14_o 16_o 20_o 19_o col._n 1._o 11._o glorious_a power_n and_o from_o the_o energy_n the_o effectual_a work_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n work_v in_o we_o exceed_o abundant_o above_o all_o that_o we_o can_v ask_v or_o think_v and_o this_o work_n be_v unto_o the_o dwell_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o heart_n by_o faith_n unto_o our_o root_n and_o ground_v in_o love_n unto_o capacious_a comprehension_n of_o the_o every_o way_n unmeasurable_a measure_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n name_n and_o gospel_n and_o unto_o the_o fill_n with_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n even_o the_o fullness_n of_o his_o image_n 8._o the_o give_v of_o supply_n which_o for_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o work_n be_v by_o influence_n from_o 19_o phil._n 1._o 19_o eph._n 4._o 16._o col._n 2._o 19_o christ_n the_o head_n to_o believer_n as_o his_o member_n for_o measure_v it_o be_v in_o a_o proportion_n agreeable_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o every_o part_n for_o the_o thing_n minister_v grace_n and_o life_n spiritual_a and_o for_o the_o next_o end_n nourishment_n more_o firm_a knit_v to_o the_o head_n and_o to_o every_o fellow-member_n and_o increase_v with_o the_o increase_n of_o god_n that_o be_v with_o a_o mighty_a increase_n a_o increase_n which_o bear_v before_o it_o the_o work_n and_o blessing_n of_o no_o less_o nor_o of_o any_o other_o than_o of_o god_n himself_o 9_o the_o shed_v abroad_o of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n even_o the_o sense_n of_o that_o love_n in_o ver_fw-la rom._n 5._o 5._o with_o the_o context_n from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o the_o 11._o ver_fw-la and_o upon_o the_o heart_n that_o lie_v now_o next_o the_o heart_n nothing_o come_v between_o this_o love_n and_o the_o heart_n it_o be_v plentiful_o pour_v on_o it_o this_o work_n strengthen_v hope_n patience_n experience_n joy_n in_o tribulation_n even_o unto_o glory_v and_o holy_a humble_a boast_n peace_n of_o conscience_n faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n liberty_n of_o access_n into_o the_o favour_n and_o freegrace_n of_o god_n and_o stand_v in_o the_o same_o so_o that_o we_o joy_n in_o god_n against_o who_o we_o have_v sin_v this_o cause_v all_o gladness_n more_o than_o that_o gladness_n of_o 8_o psal_n 4._o 7_o 8_o corn_n and_o wine_n abound_v more_o than_o all_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o earthly_a creation_n and_o it_o settle_v the_o soul_n in_o holy_a safety_n and_o security_n 10._o assistance_n in_o persecution_n this_o appear_v by_o special_a teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o 20_o mat._n 10._o 20_o wisdom_n power_n and_o utterance_n which_o the_o adversary_n can_v gainsay_v or_o resist_v and_o by_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o spirit_n on_o we_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o glory_n against_o the_o shame_n and_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n against_o the_o pain_n of_o the_o cross_n by_o deliver_v also_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o fear_n even_o a_o low_a pusillanimous_a slavish_a 14._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 14._o base_a fearful_a perplex_a selfish_a revengeful_a giddy_a turncoat_n unsound_a