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man_n will_v be_v daily_o importunate_a with_o god_n by_o prayer_n for_o grace_n to_o overcome_v his_o rebellious_a nature_n and_o resist_v tentation_n etc._n etc._n for_o which_o end_n we_o shall_v consider_v that_o the_o pleasure_n which_o our_o passion_n yield_v be_v short_a wherefore_o its_o better_a for_o we_o to_o cross_v they_o a_o while_n and_o so_o win_v a_o crown_n of_o glory_n then_o to_o please_v they_o for_o a_o moment_n and_o to_o be_v condemn_v to_o hell_n for_o ever_o when_o passion_n be_v most_o vehement_a humble_a thyself_o with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n before_o god_n seek_v for_o succour_n from_o heaven_n fly_v under_o the_o wing_n of_o christ_n beat_v at_o â—_z gate_n by_o the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n and_o crave_v grace_n to_o overcome_v they_o open_v thy_o sore_n to_o this_o good_a samaritan_n and_o he_o will_v pour_v wine_n and_o oil_n into_o they_o and_o so_o thy_o passion_n will_v melt_v and_o fall_v away_o as_o cloud_n before_o the_o sun_n by_o serious_a meditation_n of_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n we_o must_v work_v our_o heart_n into_o the_o similitude_n of_o he_o that_o his_o virtue_n may_v be_v stamp_v upon_o our_o soul_n the_o heal_a virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n apply_v to_o our_o heart_n will_v heal_v our_o affection_n and_o conform_v they_o to_o their_o first_o integrity_n quest._n how_o may_v affection_n be_v divide_v answ._n into_o two_o kind_n first_o some_o embrace_v their_o object_n as_o love_n joy_n desire_v etc._n etc._n second_o other_o shun_v and_o decline_v they_o as_o hatred_n fear_v etc._n etc._n quest._n wherein_o consist_v the_o sanctify_a exercise_n of_o those_o affection_n that_o embrace_v or_o prosecute_v their_o object_n answ._n in_o this_o that_o they_o move_v to_o all_o good_a sound_o orderly_o in_o fit_a season_n and_o constant_o at_o the_o command_n of_o a_o lively_a and_o well-rooted_n faith_n quest._n what_o reason_n may_v move_v we_o to_o affect_v that_o that_o be_v good_a answ._n 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any_o that_o have_v take_v pain_n for_o he_o to_o go_v away_o unrewarded_a much_o less_o will_v god_n suffer_v such_o as_o have_v endure_v so_o much_o for_o he_o to_o go_v away_o uncrowned_a rom._n 8.17_o six_o for_o the_o consolation_n of_o other_o when_o they_o see_v that_o all_o thing_n fall_v alike_o to_o all_o seven_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o imitate_v they_o in_o their_o virtue_n when_o by_o their_o suffering_n we_o see_v that_o they_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o ourselves_o eight_o that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o judge_v aright_o who_o be_v indeed_o happy_a and_o who_o be_v true_o calamitous_a and_o miserable_a nine_o for_o the_o clear_n of_o his_o own_o justice_n as_o in_o david_n ten_o for_o purge_v out_o corruption_n by_o the_o rod_n of_o correction_n eleven_o to_o wean_v they_o from_o the_o world_n by_o embitter_v it_o to_o they_o as_o in_o the_o prodigal_n twelve_o to_o prevent_v sin_n by_o hedge_v up_o the_o way_n with_o thorn_n hosea_n 2.6_o thirteen_o to_o make_v they_o fly_v to_o god_n as_o the_o child_n to_o the_o mother_n when_o it_o be_v fright_v see_v stock_n on_o mal._n ch_z 3._o p._n 236._o quest._n but_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v to_o extraordinary_a affliction_n answ._n they_o be_v no_o good_a proof_n of_o a_o bad_a person_n or_o condition_n as_o in_o job_n etc._n etc._n obj._n but_o will_v god_n so_o afflict_v i_o if_o i_o be_v his_o child_n answ._n so_o how_o so_o obj._n i_o be_o cross_v in_o a_o child_n as_o never_o man_n be_v so_o ungrateful_a so_o unnatural_a answ._n yea_o except_o david_n eli_n and_o yet_o they_o be_v belove_v obj._n oh_o but_o i_o have_v such_o a_o beast_n to_o my_o husband_n as_o never_o woman_n have_v answ._n yea_o abigail_n obj._n oh_o but_o my_o estate_n be_v so_o break_a that_o i_o be_o worth_a nothing_o answ._n so_o be_v david_n at_o ziklag_n so_o naomy_n and_o yet_o belove_v obj._n oh_o but_o i_o have_v sell_v all_o and_o now_o want_v bread_n answ._n so_o do_v the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n 2_o king_n 4.1_o so_o neh._n 5.2_o etc._n etc._n and_o lam._n 5.6_o 10._o obj._n oh_o but_o my_o body_n be_v smite_v too_o answ._n so_o be_v david_n psal._n 32.3_o and_o job_n and_o yet_o belove_v ob._n but_o i_o be_o disable_v from_o all_o service_n i_o can_v neither_o pray_v nor_o read_v nor_o hear_v nor_o live_v nor_o die_v answ._n so_o the_o saint_n ps._n 102.3_o etc._n etc._n the_o church_n in_o isaiah_n and_o yet_o belove_v ob._n oh_o but_o my_o spirit_n be_v wound_v i_o be_o scorch_v with_o hell-flame_n in_o my_o conscience_n answ._n so_o job_n and_o david_n and_o yet_o belove_v ob._n oh_o but_o i_o be_o tear_v in_o piece_n with_o hellish_a blasphemous_a tentation_n answ._n christ_n have_v such_o offer_v from_o satan_n and_o yet_o belove_v ob._n oh_o but_o i_o be_o haunt_v with_o lust_n now_o impure_a lust_n then_o covetous_a revengful_a lust_n etc._n etc._n answ._n so_o be_v paul_n rom._n 7.14_o etc._n etc._n gal_n 5.17_o yet_o belove_v resolve_v therefore_o that_o neither_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n for_o no_o affliction_n forfeit_v our_o title_n ob._n oh_o but_o i_o be_v sin_n passion_n tentation_n answ._n let_v they_o be_v what_o they_o will_n if_o they_o be_v affliction_n to_o we_o if_o they_o tire_v wound_n and_o make_v we_o cry_v to_o god_n as_o jehosaphat_n do_v when_o they_o pursue_v we_o they_o weaken_v not_o our_o title_n ob._n oh_o but_o the_o smart_n of_o they_o may_v cause_v that_o without_o the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n they_o may_v make_v we_o weary_a because_o painful_a not_o sinful_a answ._n 1._o they_o may_v but_o these_o two_o be_v not_o well_o oppose_v painfulness_n come_v after_o from_o the_o sinfulness_n be_v they_o not_o sinful_a you_o can_v brook_v they_o well_o enough_o for_o their_o pleasure_n and_o prosperity_n second_o if_o oppose_v know_v the_o pain_n in_o hippocrite_n only_o follow_v sin_n commit_v whereas_o 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bush_n of_o hair_n and_o periwig_n those_o frizling_n crisping_n curl_n powdring_n paint_n patching_n and_o spotting_n especial_o of_o woman_n face_n what_o be_v the_o toy_n they_o call_v fancy_n be_v they_o not_o such_o as_o a_o old_a writer_n call_v satanae_n ingenia_fw-la the_o devil_n fancy_n whereas_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o foolish_a do_v we_o right_o consider_v it_o then_o to_o show_v pride_n in_o garment_n which_o be_v indeed_o the_o ensign_n of_o our_o shame_n as_o if_o the_o thief_n shall_v be_v proud_a of_o his_o halter_n they_o be_v call_v by_o a_o word_n in_o the_o hebrew_n which_o signify_v perfidiousness_n as_o be_v token_n of_o our_o perfidious_a deal_n with_o god_n when_o as_o at_o first_o man_n be_v naked_a and_o yet_o not_o ashamed_a they_o be_v but_o cover_n of_o this_o vile_a body_n phil._n 3.21_o or_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o greek_a the_o body_n of_o our_o humiliation_n such_o as_o we_o can_v think_v of_o without_o humble_v our_o soul_n for_o the_o intemperance_n and_o uncleanness_n of_o it_o and_o must_v our_o pride_n break_v forth_o in_o deck_v such_o a_o body_n the_o apostle_n say_v rom._n 8.10_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n sure_o then_o a_o course_n haircloth_n may_v best_o become_v a_o dead_a corpse_n see_v elton_n on_o the_o commandment_n quest._n what_o be_v further_a to_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o use_n of_o apparel_n answ._n first_o the_o preparation_n of_o it_o to_o be_v wear_v second_o the_o wear_n of_o it_o when_o it_o be_v prepare_v quest._n what_o rule_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o prepare_n of_o it_o answ._n our_o care_n for_o apparel_n and_o bodily_a ornament_n be_v to_o be_v very_o moderate_a mat._n 6.28_o etc._n etc._n 1_o tim._n 6.8_o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v what_o be_v necessary_a answ._n a_o thing_n be_v necessary_a two_o way_n first_o in_o respect_n of_o nature_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o life_n and_o health_n second_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o place_n call_z and_o condition_n for_o uphold_v the_o credit_n of_o it_o now_o that_o be_v necessary_a raiment_n which_o be_v necessary_a both_o these_o way_n quest._n who_o shall_v judge_v what_o be_v necessary_a for_o person_n of_o every_o condition_n answ._n first_o vain_a and_o curious_a person_n be_v not_o competent_a judge_n but_o the_o example_n of_o grave_n modest_a and_o frugal_a person_n in_o every_o order_n and_o estate_n who_o by_o their_o knowledge_n and_o experience_n be_v best_a able_a to_o determine_v it_o second_o though_o we_o must_v not_o seek_v for_o more_o than_o necessary_a apparel_n yet_o if_o god_n of_o his_o goodness_n give_v we_o more_o we_o must_v receive_v it_o thankful_o and_o use_v it_o to_o the_o good_a example_n of_o other_o ob._n but_o john_n baptist_n say_v we_o must_v not_o have_v above_o one_o coat_n answ._n his_o meaning_n must_v needs_o be_v that_o he_o that_o have_v not_o only_o necessary_a raiment_n but_o superfluity_n must_v give_v of_o his_o abundance_n unto_o they_o that_o want_n christ_n himself_o have_v two_o coat_n and_o st._n paul_n a_o coat_n and_o a_o cloak_n 2._o rule_v all_o apparel_n must_v be_v fit_v to_o the_o body_n in_o a_o comely_a and_o decent_a manner_n as_o become_v holiness_n tit._n 2.3_o quest._n how_o shall_v this_o be_v do_v answ._n by_o observe_v these_o five_o rule_n first_o it_o must_v be_v according_a to_o the_o sex_n both_o for_o man_n and_o woman_n deut._n 22.5_o which_o be_v not_o a_o ceremonial_a law_n but_o ground_v upon_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o common_a honesty_n second_o our_o apparel_n must_v be_v suit_v to_o our_o calling_n that_o it_o may_v not_o hinder_v nor_o disable_v we_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o duty_n thereof_o this_o just_o condemn_v the_o apparel_n especial_o of_o woman_n and_o maidservant_n which_o set_v they_o as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o frame_n that_o they_o can_v with_o ease_v and_o conveniency_n do_v their_o business_n while_o they_o have_v it_o on_o three_o our_o apparel_n must_v be_v suit_v to_o our_o mean_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o maintain_v our_o family_n and_o relieve_v the_o poor_a four_o it_o must_v be_v answerable_a to_o our_o estate_n and_o dignity_n for_o distinction_n of_o order_n and_o degree_n in_o the_o society_n of_o man_n when_o joseph_n be_v set_v over_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n he_o be_v array_v in_o fine_a linen_n with_o a_o chain_n of_o gold_n about_o his_o neck_n gen._n 41.42_o so_o judg._n 5.30_o mat._n 11.8_o the_o contrary_a bring_v great_a confusion_n and_o overthrow_v the_o order_n which_o god_n have_v set_v in_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n five_o it_o must_v be_v fit_v according_a to_o the_o ancient_a and_o laudable_a custom_n of_o the_o country_n wherein_o we_o dwell_v quest._n but_o if_o we_o see_v a_o fashion_n use_v in_o other_o country_n that_o we_o like_v may_v we_o not_o take_v it_o up_o answ._n no_o for_o god_n have_v threaten_v to_o visit_v all_o such_o zeph._n 1._o â—_o paul_n tax_v it_o as_o a_o great_a disorder_n in_o the_o corinthian_n that_o man_n wear_v long_a hair_n and_o woman_n go_v uncover_v 1_o cor._n 11.13_o 14._o six_o our_o garment_n must_v be_v such_o as_o may_v express_v the_o virtue_n of_o our_o mind_n especial_o of_o modesty_n shamefastness_n and_o frugality_n 1_o tim._n 2.9_o 10._o mat._n 5.16_o quest._n what_o spiritual_a use_n be_v we_o to_o make_v of_o our_o apparel_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o be_v humble_v for_o our_o nakedness_n in_o regard_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o god_n favour_n by_o reason_n of_o original_a sin_n they_o that_o be_v proud_a of_o their_o apparel_n be_v proud_a of_o their_o shame_n it_o be_v as_o if_o a_o thief_n shall_v be_v proud_a of_o his_o bolt_n or_o halter_n garment_n be_v the_o cover_n of_o our_o shame_n and_o the_o sign_n of_o our_o sin_n second_o by_o put_v on_o our_o garment_n we_o be_v to_o be_v mind_v to_o put_v on_o christ_n rom._n 13.14_o which_o be_v do_v when_o by_o prayer_n we_o come_v to_o god_n and_o entreat_v he_o to_o make_v the_o active_a and_o passive_a obedience_n of_o christ_n a_o cover_n for_o we_o and_o that_o christ_n may_v be_v make_v to_o we_o wisdom_n righteousness_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v conformable_a to_o he_o both_o in_o life_n and_o death_n in_o all_o moral_a duty_n and_o that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o same_o mind_n affection_n and_o conversation_n that_o he_o have_v three_o by_o put_v off_o our_o clothes_n we_o be_v to_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n i._n e._n the_o mass_n and_o body_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o that_o be_v do_v when_o we_o hate_v sin_n and_o firm_o resolve_v against_o it_o four_o when_o we_o clothe_v and_o gird_v ourselves_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o gird_v up_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o have_v our_o lamp_n burn_v to_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o meet_v christ_n whether_o at_o death_n or_o the_o last_o judgement_n quest._n why_o must_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o pride_n in_o apparel_n answ._n first_o because_o hereby_o we_o waste_v that_o that_o shall_v be_v better_o employ_v as_o for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n commonwealth_n our_o family_n and_o especial_o for_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o poor_a second_o hereby_o precious_a time_n be_v abuse_v when_o we_o spend_v so_o much_o time_n in_o adorn_v our_o body_n that_o we_o want_v leisure_n to_o adorn_v and_o beautify_v our_o soul_n three_o hereby_o our_o attire_n itself_o be_v abuse_v be_v make_v a_o sign_n of_o the_o vanity_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o the_o wantonness_n of_o our_o heart_n which_o shall_v show_v the_o religion_n of_o our_o heart_n four_o it_o confound_v order_n in_o the_o society_n of_o man_n it_o come_v hereby_o to_o pass_v that_o there_o be_v little_a or_o no_o difference_n between_o
application_n to_o their_o proper_a and_o several_a circumstance_n as_o the_o particular_a time_n mean_n and_o place_n wherein_o and_o whereby_o god_n will_v make_v they_o good_a to_o we_o this_o make_v daniel_n so_o to_o pray_v when_o he_o know_v the_o seventy_o year_n be_v expire_v dan._n 9.1_o etc._n etc._n second_o when_o god_n defer_v deliverance_n he_o do_v it_o upon_o weighty_a cause_n best_a know_v to_o himself_o the_o principal_a whereof_o be_v 1._o the_o more_o deep_o to_o humble_v we_o and_o bring_v we_o to_o self_n denial_n and_o teach_v we_o patience_n 2._o to_o teach_v we_o to_o acknowledge_v whence_o our_o deliverance_n come_v and_o according_o to_o value_v and_o prize_v it_o for_o benefit_n easy_o get_v be_v light_o regard_v and_o soon_o forget_v 3._o to_o wean_v we_o from_o the_o world_n and_o to_o draw_v we_o to_o meditation_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v where_o all_o tear_n shall_v be_v wipe_v from_o our_o eye_n rev._n 21.4_o 4._o to_o prevent_v great_a evil_n which_o we_o will_v run_v into_o if_o we_o have_v our_o heart_n desire_v so_o exod._n 23.29_o deut._n 7.22_o three_o remember_v that_o god_n exercise_v his_o best_a servant_n with_o long_a continue_a affliction_n so_o he_o keep_v abraham_n long_o childless_a and_o zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n and_o david_n without_o the_o kingdom_n and_o so_o david_n complain_v psal._n 119.82_o 123._o quest._n but_o what_o if_o we_o find_v no_o end_n of_o our_o affliction_n but_o that_o they_o continue_v unto_o death_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v then_o even_o until_o death_n continue_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n second_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n relieve_v thy_o soul_n with_o these_o meditation_n 1._o it_o be_v god_n pleasure_n that_o we_o shall_v through_o manifold_a affliction_n enter_v into_o heaven_n act._n 14.22_o therefore_o murmur_v not_o at_o thy_o father_n dispensation_n prov._n 3.11_o 2._o though_o thy_o affliction_n be_v long_o and_o tedious_a yet_o god_n will_v at_o length_n give_v a_o joyful_a issue_n for_o so_o he_o have_v promise_v matth._n 5.4_o psal._n 34.19_o and_o 37.37_o 3._o our_o long_a affliction_n be_v not_o comparable_a to_o the_o eternal_a joy_n which_o god_n have_v prepare_v for_o they_o that_o love_v he_o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o rom._n 8.18_o hence_o 1_o pet._n 1.6_o for_o heb._n 10.37_o 4._o though_o god_n grant_v not_o deliverance_n soon_o yet_o his_o love_n be_v unchangeable_a and_o the_o cross_n can_v separate_v we_o from_o it_o rom._n 8.35_o quest._n but_o how_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o endure_v with_o comfort_n the_o pang_n of_o death_n answ._n hereunto_o two_o thing_n be_v require_v 1._o a_o preparation_n to_o death_n 2._o help_v in_o the_o time_n of_o death_n quest._n how_o shall_v we_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o death_n answ._n first_o pray_v oft_o with_o david_n psal._n 39.4_o lord_n make_v i_o know_v my_o end_n etc._n etc._n and_o with_o moses_n psalm_n 90.12_o lord_n teach_v i_o to_o number_v my_o day_n etc._n etc._n second_o endeavour_v daily_o to_o disarm_v and_o weaken_v death_n as_o the_o philistine_n deal_v with_o sampsom_n and_o this_o we_o must_v do_v by_o weaken_v sin_n which_o be_v the_o sting_n of_o death_n 1_o cor._n 15.56_o three_o endeavour_v to_o have_v some_o true_a taste_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n aforehand_o quest._n but_o how_o may_v we_o attain_v hereunto_o answ._n first_o by_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o the_o evil_n that_o hinder_v our_o happiness_n which_o be_v four_o 1._o the_o misery_n of_o our_o life_n by_o reason_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o consequence_n thereof_o for_o none_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n prov._n 20.9_o rom._n 7.14.23_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o vanity_n of_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n which_o therefore_o can_v never_o give_v full_a content_n eccles._n 1.1_o 3._o the_o mutable_a condition_n of_o our_o life_n in_o this_o world_n be_v but_o stranger_n here_o 1_o pet._n 2.11_o heb._n 13.14_o 4._o while_o we_o be_v here_o we_o be_v separate_v from_o our_o head_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o from_o the_o happy_a fellowship_n we_o shall_v enjoy_v with_o he_o there_o 2_o cor._n 5.6_o hence_o phil._n 1.23_o second_o we_o must_v frequent_o mediate_v of_o the_o bless_a estate_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o glory_n 1_o joh._n 3.2_o rev._n 22.4_o matth._n 25.34_o three_o then_o we_o must_v compare_v ouâ—_n present_a state_n in_o this_o life_n with_o that_o in_o heaven_n whereby_o we_o shall_v find_v the_o one_o infinite_o to_o excel_v the_o other_o and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o a_o weary_a of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o long_o for_o heaven_n 1_o cor._n 7.31_o phil._n 3.20_o and_o 1.23_o quest._n how_o may_v we_o discern_v whether_o this_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v true_o in_o we_o or_o no_o answ._n there_o be_v sundry_a property_n wherein_o it_o differ_v from_o carnal_a joy_n as_o 1._o this_o joy_n succeed_v sorrow_n for_o sin_n joh._n 16.20_o matth._n 5.4_o whereas_o carnal_a joy_n spring_v from_o carnal_a delight_n and_o object_n prov._n 14.13_o it_o end_v in_o mourning_n luke_n 6.25_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n it_o issue_v from_o christ_n know_v and_o believe_v to_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n whence_o flow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14.17_o but_o carnal_a joy_n arise_v from_o the_o sudden_a feel_n of_o some_o worldly_a delight_n 3._o it_o be_v found_v in_o the_o holy_a use_n of_o the_o word_n sacrament_n and_o prayer_n and_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o love_n mercy_n justice_n etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v from_o no_o such_o thing_n job_n 21.13_o 14_o 15._o 4._o it_o be_v so_o fix_v and_o root_v in_o the_o heart_n that_o it_o can_v be_v remove_v from_o thence_o joh._n 16.22_o whence_o its_o able_a to_o swallow_v up_o all_o grief_n and_o heaviness_n whereas_o the_o other_o be_v mingle_v with_o bitterness_n prov._n 14.13_o 5._o it_o be_v eternal_a not_o only_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n but_o in_o that_o to_o come_v whereas_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v short_a etc._n etc._n job_n 20.5_o so_o in_o these_o example_n luke_n 12.20_o and_o 16.22_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o help_n that_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o time_n of_o death_n answ._n they_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o two_o head_n meditation_n and_o practice_n quest._n what_o meditation_n be_v we_o to_o use_v answ._n first_o consider_v death_n in_o a_o double_a respect_n 1._o as_o it_o be_v in_o its_o self_n and_o so_o it_o be_v a_o curse_n and_o the_o forerunner_n of_o condemnaton_n 2._o as_o it_o be_v qualify_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o it_o be_v a_o blessing_n and_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n a_o short_a passage_n to_o joy_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o grave_a a_o perfume_a bed_n etc._n etc._n second_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o first_o in_o this_o world_n before_o we_o die_v which_o be_v begin_v when_o we_o repent_v and_o believe_v in_o christ_n etc._n etc._n joh._n 17.3_o the_o second_o in_o death_n which_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n prepare_v the_o body_n for_o eternal_a happiness_n with_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v already_o in_o heaven_n the_o three_o be_v when_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v reunite_v go_v into_o everlasting_a glory_n three_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v a_o mystical_a union_n and_o conjunction_n between_o christ_n and_o every_o believer_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v once_o knit_v shall_v never_o be_v dissolve_v so_o that_o the_o dead_a and_o rot_a body_n continue_v still_o to_o be_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o which_o union_n it_o shall_v certain_o be_v raise_v up_o again_o at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o make_v like_a to_o christ_n glorious_a body_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o help_n in_o practice_n answ._n first_o if_o thou_o will_v comfortable_o beaâ—_n the_o pang_n of_o death_n thou_o must_v labour_v to_o die_v in_o the_o faith_n which_o be_v do_v by_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n touch_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o life_n everlasting_a by_o christ_n heb._n 11.13_o gen._n 49.18_o joh._n 3.14_o 15._o 2_o cor._n 1.9_o second_o if_o thou_o will_v die_v with_o comfort_n thou_o must_v die_v in_o obedience_n i._n e._n willing_o and_o ready_o without_o murmur_v submit_v to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o bear_v the_o pain_n of_o death_n so_o do_v christ_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thy_o will_n be_v do_v so_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o pray_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v etc._n etc._n for_o which_o end_n we_o must_v learn_v to_o submit_v patient_o to_o all_o lesser_a affliction_n quest._n how_o shall_v we_o be_v enable_v to_o bear_v with_o comfort_n satanical_a molestation_n either_o when_o we_o be_v
resurrection_n quest._n what_o then_o be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n answ._n sanctification_n only_o begin_v and_o not_o perfect_v in_o this_o life_n not_o for_o want_v of_o sufficient_a virtue_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n but_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o faith_n we_o be_v in_o part_n spiritual_a and_o in_o part_n carnal_a and_o though_o satan_n be_v thrust_v from_o his_o throne_n can_v rule_v in_o we_o as_o a_o tyrant_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o so_o whole_o expel_v but_o he_o molest_v we_o as_o a_o enemy_n so_o that_o there_o may_v be_v two_o main_a and_o effectual_a cause_n give_v of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n accompany_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o flesh_n attend_v with_o many_o sinful_a lust_n 1._o the_o one_o be_v the_o antipathy_n and_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o which_o be_v as_o unreconcilable_a as_o light_v and_o darkness_n heat_n and_o cold_a etc._n etc._n so_o that_o the_o prosper_v of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o other_o and_o the_o victory_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o other_o overthrow_n 2._o the_o second_o be_v their_o cohabitation_n in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o subject_n which_o minister_v to_o they_o occasion_n and_o impose_v a_o necessity_n of_o their_o continual_a opposition_n as_o when_o fire_n and_o water_n meet_v together_o etc._n etc._n neither_o do_v these_o opposite_a enemy_n dwell_v in_o diverse_a part_n but_o in_o the_o same_o part_n and_o faculty_n in_o the_o same_o understanding_n will_n body_n and_o affection_n so_o that_o the_o whole_a soul_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o diverse_a faculty_n be_v partly_o flesh_n and_o partly_o spirit_n quest._n but_o how_o can_v such_o utter_a enemy_n dwell_v together_o without_o the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o the_o one_o party_n answ._n though_o these_o contrary_n can_v dwell_v together_o in_o their_o prime_a vigour_n and_o full_a strength_n yet_o they_o may_v when_o their_o degree_n be_v abate_v and_o their_o vigour_n deadn_v quest._n what_o be_v this_o combat_n and_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v fight_v in_o we_o answ._n be_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n bring_v to_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o wretched_a and_o damnable_a condition_n our_o sleep_a conscience_n be_v awaken_v our_o hard_a heart_n be_v thorough_o humble_v and_o soften_v so_o as_o our_o former_a carnal_a security_n be_v shake_v off_o we_o mourn_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n then_o be_v thus_o humble_v the_o lord_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v know_v to_o we_o his_o love_n in_o christ_n the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o mercy_n together_o with_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o the_o give_v of_o his_o dear_a son_n to_o death_n for_o our_o redemption_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n deliverance_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o christ_n have_v vanquish_v by_o his_o death_n and_o of_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n both_o of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n if_o we_o lay_v hold_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o by_o forsake_v our_o sin_n and_o turn_v to_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n all_o which_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o we_o begin_v to_o conceive_v that_o there_o be_v some_o possibility_n of_o our_o get_n out_o of_o the_o bondage_n to_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o attain_v to_o salvation_n which_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o get_v out_o of_o this_o bondage_n and_o to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n who_o alone_o can_v help_v we_o and_o hereupon_o we_o resolve_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o all_o other_o mean_v as_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a and_o to_o cast_v ourselves_o whole_o upon_o christ_n for_o justification_n and_o salvation_n from_o whence_o arise_v a_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o attain_n hereunto_o etc._n etc._n which_o desire_n be_v no_o soon_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n but_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n by_o the_o same_o mean_n do_v satisfy_v we_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o all_o his_o grace_n to_o take_v possession_n of_o we_o for_o his_o use_n to_o rule_v in_o we_o to_o thrust_v down_o satan_n from_o his_o sovereignty_n to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n so_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o hereafter_o reign_v in_o we_o which_o army_n of_o grace_n under_o the_o conduct_n of_o god_n spirit_n do_v no_o soon_o enter_v and_o encounter_v their_o enemy_n but_o present_o they_o put_v they_o to_o the_o worst_a give_v they_o such_o deadly_a wound_n in_o the_o first_o conflict_n that_o they_o never_o recover_v of_o they_o but_o languish_v more_o and_o more_o till_o at_o last_o they_o be_v whole_o abolish_v quest._n what_o manner_n of_o conflict_n or_o combat_n be_v this_o answ._n it_o be_v not_o corporal_a but_o spiritual_a 2_o cor._n 10.3_o 4_o 5._o for_o as_o the_o enemy_n be_v spiritual_a so_o be_v the_o fight_n by_o inward_a lust_a and_o concupiscence_n whereby_o motion_n and_o inclination_n either_o good_a or_o evil_a be_v stir_v up_o in_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o so_o there_o be_v a_o contrary_a lust_a between_o these_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.17_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o end_n that_o the_o flesh_n aim_v at_o in_o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n answ._n first_o to_o stir_v up_o and_o incline_v we_o to_o such_o lust_n desire_n and_o motion_n as_o be_v sinful_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n pride_n self-love_n etc._n etc._n it_o endeavour_v to_o beget_v and_o stir_v up_o evil_a thought_n in_o the_o mind_n wicked_a inclination_n in_o the_o will_n and_o sinful_a affection_n in_o the_o heart_n hence_o james_n 1.14_o 15._o be_v compare_v to_o a_o filthy_a harlot_n which_o entice_v man_n to_o commit_v wickedness_n with_o she_o upon_o which_o follow_v the_o conception_n and_o birth_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n hence_o also_o christ_n make_v it_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o wickedness_n mat._n 15.18_o 19_o but_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o spirit_n endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o cherish_v good_a motion_n in_o we_o as_o good_a meditation_n in_o the_o mind_n good_a resolution_n in_o the_o will_n and_o good_a affection_n in_o the_o heart_n so_o 1_o joh._n 2.20_o we_o have_v receive_v a_o unction_n from_o god_n whereby_o we_o know_v all_o thing_n and_o saint_n paul_n exhort_v 1_o thes._n 5.19_o quench_v not_o the_o spirit_n hence_o david_n also_o psal._n 16.7_o my_o reins_n also_o instruct_v i_o in_o the_o night_n season_n i._n e._n those_o sweet_a meditation_n and_o motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n secret_o put_v into_o my_o mind_n so_o isa._n 30.21_o thy_o ear_n shall_v hear_v a_o voice_n behind_o thou_o etc._n etc._n so_o joh._n 16.8_o 13._o second_o to_o repress_v and_o smother_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n stir_v up_o in_o we_o or_o else_o to_o poison_v and_o corrupt_v they_o that_o they_o may_v become_v unprofitable_a and_o turn_v into_o sin_n gal._n 5.17_o so_o that_o we_o can_v do_v the_o good_a that_o we_o will_v and_o rom._n 7.22_o 23._o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o righteousness_n be_v become_v as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n and_o that_o our_o best_a prayer_n have_v need_v to_o be_v perfume_v with_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o christ_n intercession_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o spirit_n labour_v to_o expel_v and_o subdue_v those_o evil_a motion_n and_o move_v we_o to_o take_v the_o first_o and_o best_a opportunity_n to_o serve_v god_n it_o also_o purify_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o make_v we_o strive_v against_o our_o infirmity_n that_o we_o may_v with_o fervency_n and_o cheerfulness_n perform_v all_o holy_a service_n to_o god_n and_o wherein_o we_o come_v short_a it_o move_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o imperfection_n and_o to_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o attain_v to_o great_a perfection_n as_o paul_n 1_o cor._n 9.27_o and_o lamentable_o to_o complain_v of_o it_o as_o rom._n 7.23_o 24._o and_o to_o press_v after_o the_o mark_n phil._n 3.12_o and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n at_o last_o master_n the_o flesh_n as_o 1_o john_n 3.9_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n and_o that_o both_o in_o our_o superior_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n answ._n first_o our_o mind_n be_v but_o in_o part_n renew_v the_o relic_n of_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n remain_v in_o it_o which_o continual_o fight_v against_o the_o renew_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n labour_v to_o expel_v and_o thrust_v
meet_v with_o such_o scornful_a person_n as_o will_v not_o endure_v it_o ib._n why_o else_o shall_v we_o so_o careful_o shun_v evil_a company_n p._n 378._o what_o must_v we_o do_v that_o live_v in_o bad_a time_n and_o place_n ib._n whether_o be_v company_n better_o than_o solitariness_n ib._n how_o may_v it_o be_v prove_v ib._n what_o benefit_n redound_v hereby_o to_o the_o church_n and_o each_o particular_a member_n p._n 379._o how_o must_v we_o prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o go_v into_o company_n ib._n what_o must_v our_o carriage_n be_v in_o company_n p._n 380._o what_o if_o accidental_o or_o of_o necessity_n we_o fall_v into_o ill_a company_n ib._n why_o at_o other_o time_n must_v we_o careful_o shun_v it_o ib._n who_o must_v we_o consort_v ourselves_o withal_o p._n 381._o what_o other_o argument_n may_v move_v we_o to_o make_v choice_n of_o good_a company_n ib._n chap._n thirty-nine_o about_o confession_n be_v confession_n a_o duty_n require_v by_o god_n p._n 383._o what_o be_v confession_n ib._n what_o must_v we_o confess_v concern_v christ_n ib._n what_o else_o in_o reference_n to_o christ_n ib._n when_o must_v we_o make_v confession_n p._n 384._o how_o be_v we_o call_v public_o to_o it_o ib._n when_o by_o a_o church_n ib._n how_o be_v we_o call_v to_o it_o at_o the_o constitution_n of_o a_o church_n ib._n how_o at_o our_o admittance_n into_o a_o church_n ib._n how_o may_v this_o be_v prove_v ib._n how_o be_v we_o call_v to_o it_o by_o a_o magistrate_n ib._n when_o be_v we_o call_v to_o it_o private_o ib._n why_o ought_v we_o to_o confess_v with_o the_o mouth_n p._n 385._o how_o must_v this_o confession_n be_v make_v p._n 386._o but_o paul_n say_v have_v thou_o faith_n have_v it_o to_o thyself_o &_o c_o ib._n whether_o may_v a_o man_n go_v to_o mass_n reserve_v his_o heart_n to_o god_n ib._n what_o be_v then_o to_o be_v think_v of_o the_o case_n of_o naaman_n p._n 387._o but_o if_o i_o go_v not_o to_o mass_n i_o shall_v give_v offence_n to_o the_o papist_n ib._n whether_o may_v a_o man_n especial_o a_o minister_n fly_v in_o persecution_n ib._n but_o persecution_n be_v good_a therefore_o it_o may_v not_o be_v eschew_v ib._n be_v it_o not_o send_v of_o god_n how_o then_o may_v we_o fly_v from_o it_o ib._n be_v not_o flight_v a_o kind_n of_o denial_n of_o christ_n ib._n christ_n bid_v we_o not_o to_o fear_v they_o that_o can_v kill_v the_o body_n ib._n when_o may_v a_o minister_n or_o other_o fly_v p._n 388._o what_o if_o his_o people_n will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o fly_v ib._n when_o may_v we_o not_o fly_v ib._n whether_o be_v imprison_v may_v we_o break_v prison_n if_o we_o can_v ib._n chap._n xl._o about_o confession_n of_o sin_n be_v confession_n of_o sin_n a_o necessary_a duty_n p._n 391._o may_v not_o a_o wicked_a man_n confess_v his_o sin_n ib._n how_o then_o shall_v we_o distinguish_v such_o from_o the_o confession_n of_o the_o godly_a ib._n why_o must_v we_o remember_v and_o confess_v our_o sin_n ib._n must_v we_o confess_v in_o particular_a p._n 392._o why_o must_v we_o do_v it_o ib._n be_v it_o a_o duty_n to_o confess_v to_o man_n ib._n in_o what_o case_n must_v this_o be_v do_v ib._n must_v we_o confess_v every_o sin_n to_o other_o p._n 393._o to_o who_o must_v we_o confess_v our_o fault_n ib._n but_o hereby_o we_o may_v lie_v under_o a_o blot_n ib._n in_o what_o manner_n must_v we_o confess_v to_o man_n ib._n why_o be_v we_o so_o backward_o to_o confess_v our_o sin_n p._n 394._o why_o shall_v we_o confess_v it_o see_v it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v name_v among_o saint_n ib._n chap._n xli_o about_o carnal_a confidence_n what_o carnal_a confidence_n be_v forbid_v p._n 395._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n against_o it_o ib._n why_o be_v we_o natural_o so_o prone_a to_o it_o ib._n why_o be_v we_o so_o take_v up_o with_o it_o ib._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v our_o confidence_n to_o be_v carnal_a ib._n how_o may_v we_o prevent_v or_o cure_v it_o p._n 396._o what_o be_v confidence_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o only_a subject_n proper_a for_o a_o man_n confidence_n ib._n chap._n lxii_o about_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n how_o will_v it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o conflict_n in_o every_o regenerate_a person_n p._n 397._o what_o be_v this_o spiritual_a conflict_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o ib._n why_o do_v not_o god_n perfect_v our_o sanctification_n at_o the_o first_o ib._n how_o do_v it_o make_v for_o god_n glory_n ib._n how_o be_v it_o profitable_a for_o our_o good_a p._n 398._o what_o be_v the_o essential_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n p._n 399._o how_o then_o be_v we_o free_v out_o of_o our_o miserable_a condition_n p._n 400._o what_o be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n ib._n how_o can_v such_o utter_a enemy_n dwell_v together_o without_o destroy_v each_o other_o p._n 401._o what_o be_v this_o combat_n and_o the_o manner_n of_o it_o ib._n what_o do_v the_o flesh_n aim_v at_o in_o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o conflict_n in_o the_o several_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n p._n 402._o have_v not_o the_o church_n a_o promise_n to_o be_v guide_v into_o all_o truth_n p._n 403._o what_o be_v this_o conflict_n in_o the_o affection_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n p._n 405._o what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n p._n 406._o what_o effect_n do_v it_o produce_v in_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n ib._n what_o in_o the_o action_n and_o work_n ib._n how_o shall_v we_o distinguish_v between_o the_o fight_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v p._n 407._o whether_o be_v this_o conflict_n in_o every_o regenerate_a person_n p._n 410._o what_o be_v we_o to_o think_v of_o infant_n and_o idiot_n ib._n whether_o be_v it_o in_o all_o alike_a manner_n and_o measure_v ib._n be_v it_o not_o sometime_o weak_a in_o strong_a christian_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o success_n of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n p._n 411._o what_o be_v considerable_a about_o the_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n sometime_o suffer_v ib._n how_o far_o may_v the_o flesh_n prevail_v against_o the_o spirit_n ib._n may_v not_o true_a save_a grace_n be_v utter_o lose_v at_o least_o for_o a_o time_n p._n 412._o have_v not_o some_o of_o the_o saint_n lose_v degree_n of_o their_o grace_n as_o david_n peter_n &_o c_o p._n 413._o will_v not_o this_o doctrine_n of_o perseverance_n embolden_v to_o security_n ib._n what_o else_o be_v considerable_a in_o the_o success_n of_o this_o conflict_n ib._n how_o be_v it_o that_o some_o eminent_a professor_n quite_o fall_v away_o ib._n what_o may_v encourage_v we_o in_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n p._n 414._o what_o may_v move_v we_o to_o set_v upon_o this_o enemy_n ib._n by_o what_o mean_n may_v we_o be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v it_o p._n 415._o what_o rule_n must_v we_o observe_v for_o this_o end_n ib._n what_o tend_v to_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o flesh_n ib._n what_o passage_n must_v we_o stop_v to_o keep_v back_o provision_n from_o the_o flesh_n p._n 416._o what_o sin_n do_v most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n which_o we_o must_v chief_o watch_v against_o ib._n be_v it_o enough_o to_o restrain_v the_o flesh_n from_o thing_n unlawful_a p._n 417._o what_o other_o extreme_a be_v to_o be_v avoid_v ib._n how_o else_o may_v the_o flesh_n be_v subdue_v ib._n with_o what_o weapon_n must_v we_o fight_v against_o it_o ib._n how_o else_o may_v we_o secure_v ourselves_o against_o the_o flesh_n p._n 418._o by_o what_o other_o mean_n may_v the_o fesh_n be_v subdue_v p._n 419._o how_o may_v the_o spirit_n be_v strengthen_v to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n p._n 422._o what_o sin_n most_o wound_n and_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n p._n 423._o how_o may_v we_o cheer_v up_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o conflict_n p._n 424._o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n be_v but_o quality_n how_o can_v they_o be_v say_v to_o fight_v together_o p._n 426._o how_o do_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n show_v itself_o ib._n what_o be_v the_o contrary_a action_n of_o the_o spirit_n ib._n why_o be_v there_o such_o a_o contrariety_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n ib._n but_o natural_a man_n also_o have_v a_o combat_n in_o they_o p._n 427._o have_v all_o believer_n this_o combat_n in_o they_o ib._n what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o in_o the_o godly_a ib._n whether_o good_a work_n be_v sin_n objection_n answer_v ib._n chap._n xliii_o about_o conscience_n good_a and_o bad_a what_o be_v conscience_n p._n 429._o what_o be_v the_o common_a subject_n of_o conscience_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o end_n or_o office_n of_o conscience_n p._n 430._o what_o be_v the_o scripture_n word_n
these_o thing_n but_o because_o they_o be_v so_o inordinate_o intent_n upon_o they_o that_o they_o refuse_v the_o call_n to_o the_o king_n supper_n so_o 1_o cor._n 10.7_o the_o people_n saâ—e_v down_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o rise_v up_o to_o play_v quest._n why_o be_v there_o so_o much_o danger_n in_o the_o use_n of_o lawful_a thing_n answ._n 1._o because_o in_o use_v lawful_a thing_n man_n be_v most_o secure_a and_o think_v themselves_o safe_a and_o yet_o satan_n be_v most_o where_o he_o be_v least_o suspect_v as_o the_o serpent_n lie_v in_o the_o green_a grass_n so_o satan_n lie_v in_o ambush_n against_o we_o in_o our_o most_o lawful_a liberty_n as_o he_o lay_v his_o train_n against_o christ_n himself_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v when_o he_o be_v a_o hungry_a mat._n 4.3_o so_o also_o against_o we_o chief_o in_o thing_n wherein_o god_n have_v give_v we_o allowance_n wherein_o be_v it_o that_o satan_n overcome_v lot_n be_v it_o first_o in_o incest_n with_o his_o daughter_n no_o but_o he_o first_o foil_v he_o in_o that_o which_o be_v lawful_a he_o first_o abuse_v himself_o with_o wine_n and_o then_o in_o incest_n whereas_o our_o nature_n spider-like_a turn_v our_o best_a and_o sweet_a thing_n to_o poison_n satan_n add_v his_o poison_n too_o put_v we_o forward_o to_o abuse_v lawful_a thing_n because_o this_o both_o hinder_v god_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o good_a and_o ourselves_o in_o the_o end_n for_o which_o god_n allow_v they_o god_n give_v we_o these_o thing_n as_o help_n to_o heaven_n but_o we_o make_v they_o hindrance_n his_o grace_n put_v they_o into_o our_o hand_n as_o staff_n â—o_o help_v we_o in_o our_o way_n we_o by_o our_o abuse_n make_v they_o clog_v to_o cast_v we_o back_o he_o allow_v we_o they_o as_o spur_n to_o provoke_v we_o to_o cheerfulness_n in_o his_o service_n we_o pervert_v they_o and_o make_v they_o as_o thorn_n to_o choke_v and_o hinder_v we_o in_o his_o service_n and_o well_o know_v satan_n that_o the_o best_a thing_n abuse_v become_v evil_a to_o he_o that_o so_o use_v they_o christ_n himself_o shall_v be_v a_o rock_n of_o offence_n the_o word_n if_o it_o kill_v not_o our_o vice_n kill_v our_o soul_n the_o sacrament_n be_v rank_a poison_n to_o the_o unworthy_a receiver_n he_o care_v not_o if_o wealth_n flow_v in_o as_o water_n from_o a_o full_a fountain_n so_o they_o drown_v their_o soul_n in_o perdition_n and_o so_o of_o the_o rest_n because_o sin_n in_o lawful_a thing_n be_v both_o more_o ordinary_a and_o less_o discern_v both_o for_o the_o avoid_n and_o prevent_v as_o also_o for_o the_o recovery_n and_o repentance_n from_o they_o how_o many_o natural_a and_o indifferent_a action_n do_v a_o man_n perform_v in_o a_o day_n into_o which_o creep_v a_o number_n of_o sin_n because_o man_n judge_v themselves_o free_a to_o do_v as_o they_o lust_n in_o they_o only_o content_v themselves_o that_o they_o have_v liberty_n from_o god_n to_o do_v the_o thing_n while_o they_o be_v unwilling_a to_o hear_v of_o any_o of_o god_n restraint_n or_o imposition_n in_o the_o manner_n and_o fruition_n of_o that_o liberty_n quest._n what_o instance_n may_v be_v give_v to_o show_v how_o man_n abuse_v their_o lawful_a liberty_n with_o the_o hazard_n of_o their_o soul_n answ._n 1._o in_o eat_v and_o drink_v which_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a but_o necessary_a yet_o here_o christian_n offend_v many_o way_n 1._o when_o they_o eat_v not_o their_o own_o bread_n earn_v by_o their_o lawful_a labour_n 2_o thes._n 3.12_o 2._o when_o they_o feed_v themselves_o without_o fear_n judas_n 12._o not_o as_o before_o the_o lord_n 3._o when_o they_o corrupt_v themselves_o in_o the_o creature_n lose_v sobriety_n modesty_n chastity_n health_n and_o reason_n 4._o when_o they_o never_o taste_v the_o sweetness_n of_o god_n in_o the_o creature_n more_o than_o beast_n do_v nor_o sanctify_v themselves_o after_o feast_v as_o job_n do_v his_o son_n job_n 1.5_o 5._o when_o they_o waste_v the_o creature_n not_o remember_v the_o affliction_n of_o josâ—ph_n amos_n 6.6_o in_o apparel_n than_o which_o nothing_o be_v more_o necessary_a decent_o to_o cover_v our_o nakedness_n to_o fence_v our_o body_n from_o the_o injury_n of_o the_o weather_n and_o to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o sin_n but_o what_o a_o number_n of_o sin_n do_v man_n and_o woman_n put_v on_o with_o their_o apparel_n and_o that_o first_o for_o the_o matter_n which_o be_v not_o skin_n as_o adam_n but_o stately_a and_o costly_a beyond_o their_o rank_n 2._o for_o the_o manner_n while_o they_o take_v liberty_n to_o disguise_v themselves_o in_o strange_a attire_n and_o monstrous_a fashion_n show_v no_o other_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n but_o lightness_n vanity_n wantonness_n and_o thraldom_n to_o every_o new-fangled_a fashion_n for_o which_o the_o lord_n threaten_v to_o visit_v the_o king_n child_n zeph._n 1.8_o 3._o for_o the_o measure_n while_o they_o pass_v all_o bound_n of_o sobriety_n and_o prodigal_o waste_v more_o on_o their_o back_n than_o will_v clothe_v a_o number_n of_o the_o poor_a servant_n of_o jesus_n christ._n in_o recreation_n which_o be_v both_o lawful_a and_o necessary_a yet_o how_o do_v man_n sin_v therein_o 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n when_o with_o the_o fool_n prov._n 26.18_o thâ—y_o make_v a_o sport_n of_o sin_n as_o of_o dice_n card_n lascivious_a dance_a play_n interlude_n and_o all_o other_o sport_n wherein_o be_v neither_o praise_n virtue_n nor_o good_a report_n phil._n 4.8_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n when_o they_o turn_v their_o vocation_n into_o recreation_n pour_v out_o their_o heart_n unto_o pleasure_n be_v lover_n of_o pleasure_n more_o than_o of_o god_n 2_o tim._n 3.4_o when_o they_o waste_v their_o precious_a time_n in_o sport_n hinder_v better_a duty_n both_o in_o their_o general_n and_o particular_a calling_n dishonour_v the_o sacred_a name_n of_o god_n by_o oath_n blasphemous_a curse_n jest_v upon_o the_o holy_a word_n of_o god_n jeer_v his_o minister_n servant_n religion_n etc._n etc._n or_o when_o other_o be_v hurt_v by_o their_o sport_n and_o gain_v by_o win_v their_o money_n to_o their_o prejudice_n or_o their_o own_o estate_n as_o solomon_n say_v he_o that_o love_v pastime_n shall_v be_v a_o poor_a man_n prov._n 21.17_o in_o marriage_n what_o be_v more_o necessary_a for_o man_n comfort_n and_o for_o the_o continuance_n of_o the_o world_n and_o church_n by_o a_o holy_a seed_n but_o many_o heap_n up_o sin_n by_o the_o abuse_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n some_o conceit_n that_o they_o may_v marry_v where_o they_o list_v the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o the_o daughter_n of_o man_n forget_v that_o of_o the_o apostle_n only_o in_o the_o lord_n 1_o cor._n 7.39_o join_v themselves_o with_o infidel_n heretic_n and_o enemy_n to_o the_o true_a religion_n as_o do_v solomon_n to_o the_o turn_v away_o his_o heart_n from_o the_o lord_n other_o use_v it_o rather_o to_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o natural_a corruption_n then_o to_o allay_v they_o some_o rather_o to_o further_o each_o other_o to_o hell_n then_o to_o heaven_n while_o the_o husband_n lose_v his_o authority_n by_o unthriftinesse_n bitterness_n or_o lightness_n and_o the_o wise_a shake_v off_o her_o subjection_n by_o sullenness_n and_o contempt_n both_o of_o his_o person_n and_o commandment_n other_o sin_v more_o direct_o when_o the_o husband_n leave_v the_o wife_n of_o his_o youth_n and_o embrace_v the_o bosom_n of_o a_o stranger_n or_o the_o wife_n forsake_v the_o guide_n of_o her_o youth_n and_o love_v a_o stranger_n better_o in_o a_o man_n calling_n wherein_o its_o lawful_a and_o necessary_a for_o a_o man_n to_o busy_v himself_o but_o how_o many_o sin_n herein_o either_o by_o live_v in_o unlawful_a calling_n or_o betake_v themselves_o to_o no_o calling_n or_o not_o be_v careful_a to_o sanctify_v their_o calling_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o they_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n or_o not_o retain_v heavenly_a affection_n in_o their_o earthly_a employment_n or_o not_o stick_v to_o gathet_n manna_n on_o the_o sabbath-daye_n which_o shall_v rot_v between_o their_o tooth_n or_o by_o drive_v their_o trade_n with_o as_o many_o glossing_n lie_n and_o oath_n almost_o as_o word_n or_o by_o turn_v their_o trade_n into_o craft_n and_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n get_v as_o much_o by_o deceit_n and_o injustice_n as_o by_o fair_a deal_n or_o by_o choke_v their_o general_a call_n by_o their_o special_a scarce_o allow_v any_o time_n to_o god_n service_n etc._n etc._n in_o provide_v for_o a_o man_n family_n which_o be_v lawful_a and_o necessary_a and_o he_o that_o do_v it_o not_o be_v worse_o than_o a_o infidel_n 1_o tim._n 5.8_o yet_o herein_o many_o sin_n by_o cark_n care_v not_o seek_v first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n for_o themselves_o and_o they_o
solomon_n the_o wise_a to_o run_v into_o idolatry_n against_o common_a sense_n and_o samson_n the_o strong_a though_o he_o know_v the_o harlot_n will_v betray_v he_o can_v not_o forbear_v it_o will_v damn_v man_n in_o hell_n except_o they_o repent_v 1_o cor._n 6.9_o 10._o no_o adulterer_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n so_o 2_o pet._n 2.9_o 10._o be_v convince_v of_o the_o heinousness_n of_o this_o sin_n in_o the_o next_o place_n the_o marriagebed_n must_v be_v preserve_v in_o all_o purity_n the_o tentation_n be_v strong_a to_o fornication_n but_o strong_a to_o adultery_n for_o the_o worse_a a_o sin_n be_v the_o strong_a be_v the_o impulsion_n of_o original_a lust_n unto_o it_o and_o satan_n be_v more_o eager_a to_o draw_v we_o to_o it_o labour_n for_o a_o hearty_a love_n to_o thy_o yoke-fellow_n which_o be_v a_o special_a mean_n to_o preserve_v conjugal_a chastity_n it_o be_v not_o the_o have_v but_o the_o love_a of_o a_o yoke-fellow_n that_o keep_v we_o chaste_a hence_o prov._n 5.19_o 20._o keep_v in_o with_o god_n in_o other_o matter_n for_o that_o man_n with_o who_o the_o lord_n be_v angry_a for_o other_o thing_n shall_v fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o filthy_a woman_n prov._n 22.14_o eccl._n 7.26_o marry_a person_n must_v be_v chaste_a between_o themselves_o beware_v of_o excess_n or_o defect_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o marriagebed_n 1_o cor._n 7.5_o there_o must_v be_v quench_v not_o provoke_v of_o lust_n rage_v lust_n be_v a_o great_a enemy_n to_o love_n and_o will_v not_o be_v content_a with_o one_o marry_a person_n must_v avoid_v also_o 1._o word_n and_o talk_v full_a of_o obscenity_n they_o must_v not_o by_o word_n corrupt_v one_o another_o chastity_n which_o be_v worse_o than_o corrupt_v the_o chastity_n of_o a_o stranger_n what_o if_o no_o body_n be_v by_o yet_o god_n be_v by_o 2._o their_o eye_n must_v be_v pure_a and_o chaste_a else_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o their_o eye_n will_v be_v full_a of_o adultery_n 2_o pet._n 2.14_o adam_n and_o eve_n make_v cover_n to_o hide_v their_o nakedness_n each_o from_o other_o modesty_n be_v the_o best_a preserver_n of_o nuptial_a chastity_n love_n do_v no_o unsightly_a or_o unseemly_a thing_n 3._o the_o bed_n must_v be_v sanctify_v and_o keep_v undefiled_a by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n the_o word_n be_v a_o mighty_a healer_n of_o corruption_n to_o which_o we_o must_v join_v prayer_n or_o else_o we_o rely_v too_o much_o on_o the_o physic_n prayer_n will_v keep_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o surfeit_v and_o so_o come_v to_o a_o loathe_n nor_o fall_v into_o a_o defect_n there_o must_v be_v a_o satisfy_n and_o drink_v away_o of_o our_o thirst_n at_o our_o own_o cistern_n prov._n 5.19_o lest_o we_o hanker_v after_o a_o strange_a fountain_n prayer_n will_v keep_v we_o from_o base_a and_o abusive_a dalliance_n it_o will_v keep_v the_o bed_n undefiled_a and_o increase_v love_n and_o mutual_a affection_n see_v capell_n on_o temptation_n p._n 386._o consider_v how_o the_o lord_n approve_v and_o urge_v matrimonial_a chastity_n 1_o thes._n 4.3_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o you_o shall_v abstain_v from_o fornication_n and_o every_o one_o possess_v his_o vessel_n in_o holiness_n etc._n etc._n remember_v how_o the_o lord_n interpose_v and_o challenge_v the_o covenant_n between_o person_n at_o their_o marriage_n as_o make_v to_o himself_o so_o as_o she_o that_o forsake_v the_o guide_n of_o her_o youth_n forget_v the_o covenant_n of_o her_o god_n prov._n 2.17_o yea_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o narrow_o watch_v and_o clear_o see_v when_o this_o covenant_n be_v break_v for_o prov._n 5.15_o 17_o 20_o 21._o this_o be_v make_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o precept_n the_o way_n of_o man_n be_v before_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n though_o no_o other_o eye_n see_v it_o remember_v the_o lord_n watch_v sinner_n of_o this_o kind_n to_o destroy_v both_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n pro._n 5.22_o he_o destroy_v his_o own_o soul_n he_o shall_v be_v 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and_o be_v not_o this_o do_v for_o our_o imitation_n so_o david_n and_o christ_n delight_v to_o do_v god_n will_v because_o it_o be_v so_o write_v of_o they_o psal._n 40.7_o 8._o paul_n exhort_v child_n to_o obedience_n because_o it_o be_v the_o first_o commandment_n with_o promise_n eph._n 6.2_o paul_n preach_v what_o be_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n act_v 22.20_o what_o be_v it_o but_o popery_n to_o make_v the_o spirit_n within_o to_o be_v the_o supreme_a judge_n and_o superior_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o write_a word_n without_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o the_o gospel_n will_v have_v we_o to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o god_n in_o all_o well-pleasing_a according_a to_o the_o law_n tit._n 2.12_o 13._o and_o to_o mourn_v bitter_o that_o we_o be_v so_o unlike_o the_o will_n and_o image_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o law_n rom._n 7.23_o 24._o object_n paul_n speak_v of_o a_o law_n write_v and_o engrave_v in_o stone_n and_o therefore_o of_o the_o moral_a law_n 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we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n without_o work_n he_o do_v hereby_o plain_o give_v that_o to_o faith_n which_o he_o deny_v to_o work_n so_o then_o as_o he_o deny_v work_n to_o be_v the_o antecedent_n condition_n of_o our_o justification_n so_o he_o affirm_v the_o contrary_a of_o faith_n which_o go_v before_o our_o justification_n believe_v and_o live_v object_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n now_o but_o unbelief_n which_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o the_o gospel_n only_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n against_o any_o law_n christ_n have_v abolish_v it_o by_o his_o death_n the_o law_n can_v be_v our_o rule_n answ._n be_v drunkenness_n whoredom_n theft_n etc._n etc._n then_o no_o sin_n to_o be_v repent_v of_o or_o watch_v against_o but_o only_a unbelief_n will_v not_o the_o lord_n judge_v man_n not_o only_o for_o unbelief_n but_o for_o all_o the_o work_v do_v in_o the_o body_n as_o rom._n 2.16_o 2_o cor._n 5.10_o be_v not_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n reveal_v from_o heaven_n against_o all_o 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one_o be_v he_o unchilded_a again_o answ._n the_o grace_n of_o a_o child_n of_o god_n can_v never_o be_v whole_o lose_v not_o for_o any_o goodness_n in_o himself_o but_o through_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n to_o he_o for_o first_o there_o be_v a_o seed_n of_o god_n still_o rema_v in_o he_o 1_o john_n 3.9_o so_o that_o he_o can_v commit_v sin_n with_o that_o full_a swinge_n as_o wicked_a man_n do_v regeneration_n be_v a_o immortal_a seed_n 1_o pet._n 1.23_o 25._o second_o there_o be_v supernatural_a habit_n remain_v in_o he_o whereby_o he_o have_v inclination_n to_o good_a and_o against_o evil_n psal._n 37.24_o though_o the_o righteous_a fall_n yet_o shall_v he_o not_o utter_o be_v cast_v down_o etc._n etc._n now_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o seed_n and_o habit_n be_v this_o this_o seed_n be_v immediate_o in_o the_o soul_n though_o it_o run_v through_o all_o the_o power_n of_o it_o but_o these_o supernatural_a habit_n be_v immediate_o in_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o herein_o they_o differ_v from_o moral_a and_o natural_a habit_n in_o that_o these_o do_v natural_o incline_v but_o supernatural_a habit_n do_v never_o actual_o incline_v but_o upon_o concurrence_n of_o special_a grace_n three_o a_o child_n of_o god_n have_v ever_o a_o anoint_v 1_o john_n 2.27_o i_o e._n a_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n whereby_o his_o eye_n be_v enlighten_v to_o look_v upon_o god_n and_o his_o ordinance_n and_o all_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n with_o a_o heavenly_a eye_n which_o can_v never_o be_v take_v away_o so_o that_o he_o will_v not_o think_v or_o talk_v of_o god_n as_o a_o natural_a man_n do_v he_o will_v discover_v that_o he_o have_v something_o of_o god_n still_o in_o he_o four_o there_o be_v a_o little_a strength_n in_o his_o heart_n as_o rev._n 3.8_o he_o do_v a_o little_a fear_n god_n have_v some_o good_a desire_n though_o but_o weak_a and_o a_o little_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n though_o corruption_n be_v very_o strong_a quest._n whence_o proceed_v this_o backslide_n in_o god_n child_n answ._n from_o their_o give_a way_n to_o sin_n and_o not_o look_v to_o themselves_o to_o abstain_v from_o it_o as_o from_o worldliness_n passion_n etc._n etc._n as_o 1_o tim._n 5.6_o this_o david_n find_v by_o woeful_a experience_n and_o therefore_o pray_v psal._n 51.12_o that_o god_n will_v uphold_v he_o with_o his_o free_a spirit_n so_o we_o see_v in_o peter_n matth._n 26.47_o now_o the_o reason_n why_o sin_n do_v so_o deaden_a grace_n in_o their_o heart_n be_v first_o sin_n be_v a_o soul-killing_a thing_n when_o the_o devil_n hook_v a_o man_n into_o sin_n he_o draw_v he_o into_o the_o dead_a sea_n hos._n 13.1_o when_o ephraim_n offend_v in_o baal_n he_o die_v eph._n 2.1_o you_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n hence_o he_o call_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o law_n of_o death_n rom._n 8.2_o sin_n weaken_v all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o they_o can_v stir_v to_o any_o duty_n it_o be_v like_o a_o great_a weight_n on_o a_o man_n back_n heb._n 12.1_o as_o christ_n say_v care_v overcharge_v the_o heart_n luke_n 21.34_o it_o separate_v between_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o no_o marvel_n if_o it_o deaden_a it_o second_o sin_n grieve_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o we_o know_v that_o all_o the_o quicken_a of_o a_o christian_a consist_v in_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n so_o that_o if_o he_o withdraw_v and_o suspend_v his_o action_n we_o can_v do_v nothing_o of_o ourselves_o hence_o eph._n 4.31_o grieve_v not_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n and_o 1_o thes._n 5.18_o 19_o it_o quencheeh_a the_o spirit_n three_o it_o put_v a_o most_o bitter_a hard_a task_n upon_o the_o soul_n to_o go_v through_o which_o cause_v her_o reluctancy_n for_o such_o a_o man_n must_v humble_v himself_o great_o before_o god_n must_v renew_v his_o repentance_n with_o bitter_a remorse_n for_o his_o sin_n must_v come_v to_o a_o reckon_n for_o it_o this_o make_v david_n so_o loath_a to_o call_v himself_o to_o account_v when_o he_o have_v sin_v with_o bathsheba_n four_o it_o defile_v the_o conscience_n till_o it_o be_v again_o purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n heb._n 9.14_o it_o knock_v off_o a_o man_n finger_n from_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v the_o thing_n by_o which_o man_n live_v isa._n 38.16_o it_o make_v the_o conscience_n say_v the_o promise_n do_v not_o belong_v to_o i_o for_o god_n be_v a_o holy_a god_n and_o his_o promise_n be_v holy_a and_o there_o be_v no_o meddle_v with_o they_o without_o holiness_n five_o sin_n do_v either_o utter_o destroy_v or_o mighty_o weaken_v all_o our_o assurance_n of_o welcome_a to_o god_n and_o therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o dead_a the_o heart_n in_o all_o duty_n as_o a_o child_n when_o he_o have_v commit_v some_o great_a fault_n be_v afraid_a to_o come_v into_o his_o father_n presence_n as_o we_o see_v in_o jonah_n and_o david_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o particular_a sin_n which_o cause_n this_o deadness_n and_o backslide_n answ._n first_o the_o niggardliness_n of_o god_n child_n in_o his_o service_n when_o they_o will_v do_v no_o more_o than_o they_o must_v needs_o do_v whereas_o a_o quicken_v heart_n will_v rather_o superabound_v then_o be_v want_v as_o often_o in_o scripture_n the_o duty_n be_v command_v but_o not_o the_o quantity_n as_o how_o often_o and_o how_o long_o we_o shall_v pray_v meditate_v give_v alm_n etc._n etc._n now_o a_o christian_a in_o such_o case_n will_v rather_o overdo_v then_o underdo_v as_o philemon_n v._n 21._o i_o know_v thou_o will_v do_v more_o than_o i_o ask_v so_o 2_o cor._n 8.3_o second_o neglect_v of_o our_o
hence_o the_o promise_n of_o regeneration_n be_v jer._n 31.33_o to_o put_v the_o law_n of_o god_n into_o their_o inward_a part_n therefore_o grace_n be_v call_v the_o inward_a man_n the_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n if_o therefore_o thy_o repentance_n have_v be_v deep_a enough_o if_o thy_o faith_n and_o love_n be_v root_v the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v never_o prevail_v against_o thou_o three_o good_a beginning_n will_v end_v well_o when_o we_o profess_v christ_n out_o of_o love_n to_o christ_n and_o sincere_a intention_n not_o from_o sinister_a and_o worldly_a respect_n the_o wolf_n will_v at_o last_o discover_v himself_o for_o all_o his_o sheep_n clothing_n as_o we_o see_v in_o judas_n to_o follow_v christ_n for_o the_o loaf_n or_o to_o know_v he_o only_o after_o the_o flesh_n will_v never_o endure_v jehu_n begin_v with_o zeal_n as_o hot_a as_o fire_n yet_o his_o latter_a end_n be_v like_o jeroboam_n and_o all_o because_o his_o end_n be_v not_o pure_a observe_v therefore_o thy_o heart_n diligent_o in_o the_o motion_n and_o intention_n of_o it_o be_v it_o to_o get_v applause_n to_o be_v repute_v of_o to_o compass_v great_a thing_n for_o thyself_o if_o so_o the_o time_n will_v come_v that_o thy_o building_n will_v fall_v though_o so_o many_o do_v admire_v it_o four_o thy_o beginning_n will_v end_v cold_o when_o thy_o judgement_n be_v not_o well_o instruct_v and_o inform_v in_o the_o truth_n hot_a affection_n but_o a_o weak_a judgement_n will_v quick_o stagger_v and_o be_v apt_a to_o be_v carry_v up_o and_o down_o with_o every_o wind_n of_o doctrine_n christ_n therefore_o pray_v john_n 17.17_o that_o they_o may_v be_v sanctify_v through_o the_o truth_n hymenaeus_n and_o philetus_n when_o they_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o the_o faith_n they_o then_o cast_v away_o a_o good_a conscience_n so_o that_o a_o sound_a mind_n and_o judgement_n be_v a_o special_a help_n to_o perseverance_n they_o which_o be_v toss_v up_o and_o down_o with_o every_o new_a doctrine_n be_v call_v child_n ephes._n 4.14_o because_o their_o understanding_n be_v weak_a five_o they_o that_o will_v persevere_v must_v be_v well_o advise_v about_o the_o nature_n of_o grace_n &_o how_o dear_a it_o will_v cost_v they_o to_o be_v disciple_n of_o christ_n what_o they_o must_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o his_o name_n this_o christ_n express_v under_o two_o parable_n one_o of_o a_o king_n go_v to_o war_n the_o other_o of_o a_o man_n undertake_v a_o great_a building_n luke_n 14.31_o etc._n etc._n so_o think_v thou_o with_o thyself_o shall_v i_o join_v myself_o to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n be_o i_o fit_a for_o such_o a_o great_a work_n be_o i_o mortify_v to_o all_o sin_n can_v i_o endure_v to_o lose_v all_o for_o christ_n do_v i_o love_v he_o better_o than_o my_o relation_n than_o my_o life_n itself_o etc._n etc._n mr._n burges_n on_o joh._n 17._o p._n 383._o six_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o apostatise_v practice_n so_o much_o as_o thou_o know_v and_o the_o more_o thou_o practise_v the_o more_o thou_o know_v and_o the_o more_o thou_o know_v thus_o the_o more_o thou_o love_v and_o the_o sure_a do_v thou_o bind_v it_o upon_o thyself_o and_o this_o be_v the_o sure_a hold_n john_n 7.17_o seven_o call_v no_o ground_n of_o divine_a truth_n into_o question_n suspect_v not_o that_o which_o thou_o can_v not_o reach_v but_o rather_o accuse_v thy_o own_o weakness_n and_o ignorance_n our_o first_o parent_n by_o question_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n threaten_v lose_v god_n image_n which_o consist_v in_o truth_n as_o well_o as_o holiness_n eight_o beware_v of_o indifferency_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o god_n many_o think_v it_o better_a to_o be_v like_o the_o flexible_a willow_n than_o the_o sturdy_a oak_n or_o as_o wax_v to_o take_v all_o form_n of_o religion_n these_o can_v never_o hold_v out_o when_o trial_n come_v dr._n tailor_n on_o tit._n chap._n xiii_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o apparel_n quest._n how_o be_v we_o to_o use_v apparel_n answ._n man_n and_o woman_n be_v to_o cover_v their_o body_n with_o decent_a and_o comely_a apparel_n and_o so_o to_o attiâ—e_v themselves_o as_o that_o in_o their_o apparel_n they_o do_v express_v the_o virtue_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o their_o heart_n especial_o modesty_n shamefastness_n and_o frugality_n quest._n wherein_o stand_v decency_n and_o comeliness_n of_o apparel_n answ._n first_o in_o cover_v the_o whole_a body_n with_o it_o except_o such_o part_n as_o be_v leave_v bare_a for_o necessity_n sake_n as_o the_o face_n and_o hand_n gen._n 3.10_o 21._o by_o sin_n come_v shame_n upon_o the_o whole_a body_n and_o the_o lord_n make_v and_o appoint_v the_o wear_n of_o garment_n for_o the_o cover_n of_o the_o deformity_n of_o our_o naked_a body_n deut._n 28.48_o nakedness_n be_v threaten_v as_o a_o curse_n therefore_o affect_v nakedness_n be_v monstrous_a and_o vile_a second_o in_o the_o fashion_n make_v our_o garment_n in_o a_o decent_a manner_n which_o be_v 1_o when_o its_o fit_v for_o the_o sex_n deut._n 22.5_o 2._o according_a to_o the_o condition_n office_n and_o calling_n we_o be_v in_o and_o according_a to_o our_o estate_n and_o after_o the_o ancient_a custom_n of_o the_o country_n and_o place_n we_o live_v in_o and_o to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o most_o grave_a godly_a and_o sober_a man_n and_o woman_n of_o our_o own_o rank_n mat._n 11.8_o zeph._n 1.8_o 1_o cor._n 11.14_o 15._o phil._n 4.8_o 1_o pet._n 3.3_o 4_o 5._o quest._n may_v not_o ornament_n of_o gold_n silver_z pearl_n precious_a stone_n lace_n silk_n satin_n velvet_n etc._n etc._n be_v use_v answ._n yea_o some_o necessary_a caution_n in_o use_v they_o be_v observe_v as_o may_v be_v prove_v gen._n 24.22_o 47._o and_o 41.42_o exod._n 32.3_o psal._n 45.13_o 14._o mat._n 6.29_o ob._n but_o the_o prophet_n seem_v to_o condemn_v and_o threaten_v such_o ornament_n isa._n 3_o 18_o etc._n etc._n answ._n some_o of_o those_o ornament_n be_v indeed_o mere_a vanity_n and_o therefore_o not_o to_o be_v use_v other_o be_v in_o themselves_o lawful_a and_o be_v not_o simple_o condemn_v but_o only_o in_o the_o abuse_n of_o they_o as_o they_o be_v make_v instrument_n and_o ensign_n of_o pride_n wantonness_n and_o the_o lightness_n of_o the_o woman_n as_o appear_v v_o 16._o ob._n but_o 1_o tim._n 2.9_o 1_o pet._n 3.3_o the_o apostle_n forbid_v the_o wear_n of_o gold_n or_o costly_a apparel_n answ._n in_o these_o text_n the_o apostle_n do_v not_o simple_o forbid_v the_o wear_n of_o such_o thing_n but_o the_o abuse_n of_o they_o in_o riot_n and_o excess_n direct_v their_o speech_n to_o woman_n who_o it_o seem_v be_v excessive_a in_o adorn_v their_o outward_a man_n and_o neglect_v the_o inward_a ornament_n of_o modesty_n and_o humility_n the_o chief_a ornament_n of_o christian_n hence_o 1_o tim._n 2.9_o 10._o 1_o pet._n 3.4_o the_o latter_a be_v chief_o commend_v quest._n what_o be_v those_o caution_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o use_v these_o ornament_n answ._n first_o they_o must_v be_v use_v spare_o and_o with_o moderation_n according_a to_o the_o rank_n place_n and_o call_v wherein_o god_n have_v set_v we_o and_o the_o example_n of_o the_o grave_a and_o godly_a person_n of_o our_o own_o rank_n and_o place_n dan._n 5.16_o 17_o 29._o with_o mat._n 11.8_o second_o they_o must_v not_o be_v use_v always_o alike_o but_o according_a to_o the_o time_n and_o season_n jer._n 2.32_o luke_n 16.19_o it_o be_v the_o rich_a man_n fault_n to_o wear_v they_o every_o day_n three_o they_o must_v be_v use_v to_o a_o right_a end_n not_o to_o get_v honour_n and_o esteem_v among_o man_n much_o less_o to_o inveigle_v other_o as_o the_o harlot_n do_v prov._n 7.10_o 16._o but_o to_o the_o honour_v of_o the_o body_n that_o therein_o god_n may_v be_v honour_v gâ—n_n 24.15_o 1_o cor._n 12.23_o 1_o thes._n 4.4_o quest._n how_o do_v man_n and_o woman_n sin_n in_o their_o apparel_n aâ—s_n first_o when_o they_o wear_v strange_a fashion_n and_o guise_n threaten_v even_o in_o king_n child_n zeph._n 1.8_o the_o general_a rule_n be_v whatsoever_o thing_n be_v of_o good_a report_n these_o do_v phil._n 4.8_o second_o when_o with_o their_o apparel_n they_o cover_v not_o their_o nakedness_n but_o as_o have_v put_v off_o all_o shame_n they_o discover_v those_o part_n which_o modesty_n require_v to_o be_v cover_v three_o when_o they_o have_v their_o apparel_n so_o make_v as_o disfit_v they_o for_o employment_n and_o make_v they_o like_o picture_n in_o a_o frame_n you_o can_v stir_v one_o part_n except_o you_o stir_v all_o they_o can_v scarce_o feed_v themselves_o solomon_n good_a huswife_n be_v not_o so_o clothe_v prov._n 31.13_o etc._n etc._n four_o when_o by_o their_o apparel_n they_o confound_v sex_n forbid_v deut·_n 22.5_o five_o when_o they_o wear_v any_o garment_n in_o
inferior_n and_o superior_n five_o great_a judgement_n be_v threaten_v against_o pride_n in_o apparel_n isa._n 2.11_o 12._o and_o 3.16_o etc._n etc._n zeph._n 3.11_o mr._n perkins_n vol._n 2._o p._n 135._o quest._n what_o further_a reason_n may_v be_v render_v against_o excess_n in_o apparel_n answ._n first_o god_n have_v forbid_v garishnesse_n and_o excess_n in_o apparel_n and_o therefore_o except_o we_o will_v show_v ourselves_o not_o to_o regard_v his_o word_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o it_o 1_o pet._n 3.3_o 4._o 1_o tim._n 2.9_o 10._o second_o consider_v the_o come_n in_o of_o apparel_n and_o we_o shall_v see_v that_o we_o have_v little_a cause_n to_o be_v proud_a of_o it_o for_o we_o have_v none_o in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n nor_o need_v none_o we_o be_v naked_a and_o not_o ashamed_a at_o which_o time_n apparel_n will_v have_v be_v to_o man_n body_n as_o a_o cloud_n to_o the_o sun_n not_o to_o deck_v but_o to_o darken_v it_o but_o when_o by_o sin_n we_o have_v wound_v ourselves_o god_n be_v fain_o to_o cover_v it_o with_o a_o plaster_n our_o apparel_n then_o be_v a_o badge_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o aught_o to_o humble_v we_o and_o who_o be_v proud_a of_o a_o plaster_n that_o cover_v a_o filthy_a sore_n three_o it_o be_v a_o most_o unseemly_a thing_n for_o christian_n to_o put_v excellency_n in_o appatel_n and_o to_o be_v so_o careful_a about_o these_o outward_a toy_n it_o become_v the_o world_n well_o enough_o that_o know_v no_o better_a clothing_n neither_o look_v for_o grace_n here_o nor_o glory_n hereafter_o but_o christian_n shall_v think_v themselves_o most_o beautiful_a when_o they_o be_v most_o modest_o attire_v when_o they_o be_v array_v with_o grace_n we_o profess_v ourselves_o to_o be_v pilgrim_n here_o and_o therefore_o shall_v not_o fashion_v ourselves_o to_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 12.2_o 1_o pet._n 1.14_o four_o its_o absurd_a to_o place_v excellency_n in_o such_o a_o thing_n as_o apparel_n for_o we_o borrow_v it_o of_o poor_a â—_z that_o be_v far_o inferior_a to_o ourselves_o the_o best_a silk_n be_v the_o excrement_n of_o a_o crawl_a worm_n and_o the_o fine_a cloth_n be_v but_o the_o fleece_n of_o a_o silly_a sheep_n and_o when_o all_o be_v do_v we_o be_v not_o so_o fine_a as_o the_o â—ilie_n of_o the_o field_n mat._n 6.28_o 29._o five_o when_o the_o outside_n be_v most_o deck_v common_o the_o inside_n be_v most_o neglect_a whereas_o the_o body_n be_v but_o the_o case_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o apparel_v the_o case_n of_o the_o body_n and_o we_o use_v not_o to_o make_v the_o case_n of_o a_o thing_n so_o good_a as_o that_o we_o put_v therein_o such_o be_v like_o a_o poor_a jade_n with_o a_o velvet_n saddle_n and_o guild_a trappings_o six_o whereas_o such_o as_o be_v so_o careful_a to_o get_v brave_a apparel_n do_v it_o to_o get_v honour_n and_o esteem_v god_n notable_o cross_v they_o some_o laugh_n at_o they_o and_o flout_v they_o for_o it_o other_o envy_v they_o and_o other_o be_v angry_a at_o they_o 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themselves_o by_o the_o hour_n and_o pray_v by_o the_o minute_n 2._o against_o themselves_o by_o neglect_v the_o inward_a clothing_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o procure_v much_o envy_n and_o ill_a speech_n and_o many_o censure_n from_o other_o 3._o against_o their_o neighbour_n by_o provoke_v they_o to_o imitate_v their_o bad_a example_n for_o when_o some_o begin_v other_o will_v follow_v and_o pride_n spread_v quick_o especial_o where_o religion_n keep_v it_o not_o down_o nine_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o sin_n but_o the_o cause_n and_o encreaser_n of_o much_o sin_n it_o come_v from_o pride_n and_o be_v a_o great_a encreaser_n of_o pride_n it_o hinder_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o our_o own_o soul_n it_o break_v the_o neck_n of_o hospitality_n destroy_v charity_n cause_v rack_a of_o rent_n in_o the_o country_n and_o falsehood_n and_o deceit_n among_o tradesman_n to_o maintain_v it_o it_o cause_v lust_n in_o the_o wearer_n and_o provoke_v it_o in_o other_o ob._n but_o though_o we_o wear_v such_o apparel_n we_o be_v not_o proud_a of_o it_o but_o as_o humble_a as_o other_o answ._n how_o shall_v we_o judge_v of_o that_o which_o be_v within_o but_o by_o the_o outward_a fruit_n our_o light_n shall_v shine_v outward_o that_o other_o may_v behold_v it_o mat._n 5.16_o we_o shall_v keep_v a_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o man_n act_n 24.16_o ob._n we_o do_v it_o to_o please_v our_o husband_n they_o will_v have_v it_o so_o answ._n many_o pretend_v this_o when_o indeed_o they_o do_v it_o to_o please_v their_o own_o vain_a mind_n but_o if_o any_o have_v such_o fantastical_a husband_n they_o must_v yet_o take_v heed_n of_o go_v too_o far_o lest_o they_o displease_v god_n let_v they_o rather_o please_v their_o husband_n by_o their_o humble_a subjection_n and_o modest_a and_o sober_a carriage_n ob._n we_o do_v but_o what_o most_o do_v answ._n we_o must_v not_o follow_v a_o multitude_n to_o do_v evil_a exodus_fw-la 23.2_o ob._n we_o can_v be_v content_a to_o lay_v it_o aside_o if_o other_o will_v do_v so_o answ._n we_o ought_v not_o to_o tarry_v for_o other_o but_o rather_o to_o begin_v and_o give_v they_o a_o good_a example_n mr._n rogers_n on_o peter_n ten_o cost_n and_o curiosity_n be_v against_o the_o first_o institution_n of_o apparel_n god_n clothe_v our_o first_o parent_n in_o beast_n skin_n and_o we_o be_v not_o better_a than_o they_o he_o attire_v they_o in_o a_o habit_n become_v sorrow_n and_o the_o state_n of_o banish_a person_n eleven_o our_o body_n be_v but_o house_n of_o clay_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v too_o solicitous_a to_o adorn_v they_o twelve_o because_o of_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n christ._n a_o chaste_a spouse_n be_v not_o much_o take_v up_o in_o adorn_v herself_o when_o her_o husband_n be_v from_o home_n thirteen_o such_o as_o be_v most_o curious_a herein_o be_v brand_v in_o scripture_n to_o be_v most_o notorious_o wicked_a person_n as_o thamar_n jezabel_n the_o whore_n rev._n 17.3_o isa._n 3.16_o etc._n etc._n dives_n luke_n 16.19_o mr._n byfield_n on_o peter_n quest._n if_o there_o be_v any_o deformity_n in_o the_o body_n may_v we_o not_o labour_v to_o cover_v it_o answ._n yes_o but_o we_o may_v not_o set_v a_o new_a form_n on_o the_o face_n dissemble_v be_v condemn_v as_o well_o in_o deed_n as_o in_o word_n every_o one_o shall_v be_v content_a with_o their_o own_o natural_a favour_n and_o complexion_n that_o god_n have_v give_v they_o and_o account_v of_o it_o as_o a_o precious_a thing_n be_v it_o better_o or_o worse_o for_o the_o outward_a form_n and_o favour_n that_o a_o man_n have_v be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n himself_o proportion_v and_o fit_v to_o he_o by_o his_o special_a providence_n be_v therefore_o the_o lord_n own_o work_n and_o his_o will_n thus_o to_o frame_v it_o rather_o than_o otherwise_o there_o be_v great_a reason_n that_o we_o shall_v rest_v content_v with_o the_o same_o they_o therefore_o that_o devise_n and_o use_v artificial_a form_n and_o favour_n to_o set_v upon_o their_o body_n and_o face_n by_o paint_v and_o colour_v that_o they_o may_v seem_v such_o as_o indeed_o they_o be_v not_o be_v condemn_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o much_o more_o by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n word_n wherein_o we_o have_v but_o one_o only_a example_n thereof_o and_o that_o be_v of_o wicked_a jezabel_n 2_o king_n 9.30_o who_o by_o this_o mark_n be_v note_v for_o a_o notorious_a strumpet_n in_o that_o she_o paint_v her_o face_n for_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o find_v fault_n with_o god_n own_o workmanship_n and_o to_o seek_v to_o correct_v the_o same_o by_o a_o counterfeit_a work_n of_o our_o own_o devise_v which_o can_v but_o be_v high_o derogatory_n to_o
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that_o be_v his_o god_n though_o it_o be_v the_o devil_n him-himself_a or_o any_o other_o creature_n hence_o 2_o cor._n 4_o 4._o quest._n what_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o this_o thought_n that_o there_o be_v no_o god_n answ._n it_o bring_v forth_o the_o notorious_a sin_n that_o can_v be_v even_o atheism_n itself_o which_o be_v twofold_a 1._o in_o practice_n 2._o in_o judgement_n quest._n what_o be_v atheism_n in_o practice_n answ._n it_o be_v that_o sin_n whereby_o man_n deny_v god_n in_o their_o deed_n life_n and_o conversation_n this_o have_v three_o special_a branch_n 1._o hypocrisy_n which_o be_v a_o sin_n whereby_o man_n worship_v the_o true_a god_n but_o in_o a_o false_a manner_n give_v god_n the_o outward_a action_n but_o with_o hold_v their_o heart_n from_o he_o 2._o epicurism_n which_o be_v a_o sin_n whereby_o man_n contemn_v god_n and_o give_v themselves_o whole_o to_o their_o pleasure_n spend_v their_o time_n in_o eat_v drink_v and_o other_o carnal_a delight_n not_o seek_v 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worldly_a affair_n be_v atheist_n three_o if_o we_o say_v god_n be_v merciful_a i_o will_v hereafter_o repent_v and_o so_o escape_v punishment_n which_o overturn_v the_o infinite_a justice_n of_o god_n and_o make_v he_o all_o mercy_n whereas_o he_o be_v as_o well_o just_a as_o merciful_a quest._n what_o other_o damnable_a thought_n be_v there_o natural_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n concern_v god_n answ._n that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v foolishness_n thus_o some_o think_v the_o gospel_n foolishness_n 1_o cor._n 1.21_o and_o the_o reason_n be_v render_v 1_o cor._n 2.14_o other_o have_v the_o like_a thought_n of_o the_o law_n when_o they_o judge_v the_o threat_n of_o the_o law_n untrue_a and_o so_o foolishness_n hence_o deut._n 29.19_o isa._n 5.19_o 2_o pet._n 3.3_o 4._o quest._n what_o be_v the_o accurse_a fruit_n of_o this_o atheism_n answ._n first_o hence_o arise_v that_o curse_a and_o damnable_a opinion_n of_o many_o that_o hold_v religion_n to_o be_v but_o humane_a policy_n to_o keep_v man_n in_o awe_n and_o so_o use_v it_o as_o a_o politic_a device_n to_o exercise_v man_n brain_n to_o keep_v they_o from_o sedition_n and_o rebellion_n second_o hence_o spring_v all_o apostasy_n and_o depart_v from_o the_o faith_n gal._n 1.6_o quest._n what_o other_o curse_a thought_n arise_v from_o atheism_n answ._n first_o that_o see_v the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v foolishness_n therefore_o they_o will_v not_o yield_v obedience_n to_o it_o so_o job_n 21_o 14_o 15._o jer._n 6.18_o luke_n 19.14_o and_o very_o many_o be_v guilty_a hereof_o second_o than_o they_o proceed_v to_o say_v that_o it_o be_v a_o vain_a thing_n to_o worship_n god_n so_o job_n 21.15_o mal._n 3.14_o it_o be_v in_o david_n himself_o psal._n 73.13_o three_o a_o thought_n of_o distrust_n thus_o god_n do_v not_o regard_v i_o will_v not_o help_v i_o nor_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o this_o be_v moses_n his_o sin_n numb_a 20.12_o 6._o and_o david_n psal._n 31.21_o and_o 116.12_o and_o of_o the_o israelite_n psal._n 78.19_o 20._o and_o of_o peter_n mat._n 14.30_o â—1_n quest._n when_o do_v these_o thought_n of_o distrust_n most_o assault_v we_o answ._n in_o time_n of_o danger_n affliction_n tentation_n and_o especial_o in_o sickness_n and_o at_o death_n job_n 7.20_o and_o 16.12_o etc._n etc._n so_o psal._n 77.7_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o danger_n of_o these_o thought_n answ._n first_o hence_o arise_v all_o horror_n and_o terror_n of_o conscience_n all_o fear_n and_o astonishment_n of_o heart_n second_o hence_o come_v desperation_n itself_o whereby_o man_n confident_o affirm_v that_o god_n have_v forsake_v they_o and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n etc._n etc._n three_o this_o weaken_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o stand_v in_o the_o certainty_n of_o god_n promise_n this_o thought_n deny_v the_o credit_n of_o they_o and_o make_v they_o uncertain_a mr._n perkins_n of_o man_n natural_a imagination_n chap._n xvii_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o baptism_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o principle_n about_o baptism_n answ._n first_o that_o baptism_n be_v a_o sacrament_n of_o regeneration_n second_o that_o the_o outward_a sign_n in_o baptism_n be_v water_n the_o inward_a thing_n or_o substance_n thereof_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o christ._n three_o that_o the_o pour_v or_o sprinkle_v water_n upon_o the_o party_n baptize_v set_v out_o the_o inward_a cleanse_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n four_o that_o the_o form_n of_o baptism_n be_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n five_o that_o baptism_n be_v to_o be_v administer_v by_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n six_o that_o they_o that_o profess_v the_o true_a faith_n be_v to_o be_v baptize_v seven_o that_o the_o child_n also_o of_o such_o be_v to_o be_v baptize_v eight_o that_o by_o baptism_n we_o be_v engraft_v into_o christ_n mystical_a body_n nine_o that_o baptism_n set_v out_o both_o our_o die_n to_o sin_n and_o also_o our_o rise_n to_o righteousness_n ten_o that_o baptism_n be_v but_o once_o to_o be_v administer_v eleven_o that_o the_o force_n and_o efficacy_n of_o baptism_n last_v as_o long_o as_o we_o live_v quest._n can_v any_o argument_n for_o the_o baptise_v of_o infant_n be_v bring_v from_o circumcision_n under_o the_o law_n answ._n yes_o for_o there_o be_v the_o same_o extent_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o initiation_n under_o the_o new_a covenant_n as_o be_v under_o the_o old_a if_o infant_n may_v partake_v of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o initiation_n and_o regeneration_n before_o christ_n be_v exhibit_v then_o much_o more_o since_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n say_v of_o the_o ark_n in_o relation_n to_o baptism_n 1_o pet._n 3.21_o that_o it_o be_v a_o like_a figure_n may_v be_v say_v of_o circumcision_n all_o their_o sacrament_n be_v like_a figure_n
apply_v of_o god_n covenant_n to_o our_o own_o soul_n god_n have_v add_v his_o sacrament_n to_o his_o word_n quest._n wherein_o do_v the_o papist_n err_v about_o this_o doctrine_n of_o baptism_n answ._n first_o in_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o they_o make_a it_o so_o absolute_o necessary_a that_o if_o any_o die_v unbaptise_v they_o can_v be_v save_v which_o doom_n they_o pass_v upon_o infant_n though_o they_o be_v deprive_v thereof_o without_o any_o fault_n of_o their_o own_o or_o of_o their_o parent_n when_o they_o be_v still_o bear_v which_o be_v a_o merciless_a opinion_n against_o god_n word_n and_o against_o the_o order_n which_o he_o have_v prescribe_v for_o he_o have_v establish_v his_o covenant_n and_o promise_v to_o be_v the_o god_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o of_o their_o seed_n hence_o act_v 2.39_o the_o promise_n be_v to_o you_o and_o to_o your_o child_n and_o 1_o cor._n 7.14_o your_o child_n be_v holy_a if_o these_o promise_n shall_v be_v make_v void_a by_o a_o inevitable_a 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sacrament_n without_o the_o word_n be_v but_o a_o idle_a ceremony_n like_o a_o seal_n without_o a_o covenant_n it_o be_v the_o word_n that_o make_v know_v the_o covenant_n of_o god_n 2._o it_o be_v the_o word_n which_o make_v the_o great_a difference_n between_o the_o sacramental_a wash_n of_o water_n and_o ordinary_a common_a wash_n 3._o by_o the_o word_n the_o ordinary_a creature_n we_o use_v be_v sanctify_v much_o more_o the_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o god_n worship_n whereof_o baptism_n be_v one_o quest._n be_v it_o not_o lawful_a to_o baptise_v without_o a_o sermon_n answ._n though_o it_o be_v both_o commendable_a and_o honourable_a to_o administer_v that_o sacrament_n when_o there_o be_v a_o sermon_n yet_o i_o judge_v it_o not_o unlawful_a to_o do_v it_o without_o a_o sermon_n only_o the_o people_n must_v be_v teach_v by_o the_o word_n what_o the_o covenant_n be_v that_o baptism_n seal_v up_o which_o be_v do_v the_o word_n be_v not_o separate_v from_o that_o sacrament_n though_o at_o that_o time_n there_o be_v no_o sermon_n see_v dr._n gouge_n in_o domestic_a duty_n quest._n how_o many_o part_n be_v there_o of_o a_o sacrament_n and_o so_o consequent_o of_o baptism_n answ._n there_o be_v three_o essentials_n part_n of_o a_o sacrament_n 1._o the_o siâ—ne_n 2._o the_o thing_n signify_v 3._o the_o analogy_n between_o they_o which_o be_v the_o union_n of_o they_o both_o the_o first_o be_v some_o outward_a and_o visible_a thing_n the_o second_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a the_o three_o mix_v of_o they_o both_o as_o in_o baptism_n the_o sign_n be_v water_n the_o thing_n signify_v be_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o analogy_n or_o union_n stand_v in_o this_o resemblance_n that_o as_o the_o former_a outward_o wash_v the_o filthiness_n of_o the_o body_n so_o the_o latter_a inward_o purge_v the_o soul_n of_o all_o sin_n by_o reason_n of_o which_o relation_n and_o near_a affection_n between_o the_o sign_n and_o thing_n signify_v it_o be_v usual_a by_o a_o improper_a but_o sacramental_a speech_n 1._o to_o call_v the_o sign_n by_o the_o thing_n signify_v and_o contrary_o so_o baptism_n be_v call_v the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n because_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n seal_n and_o instrument_n of_o it_o 2._o to_o ascribe_v that_o to_o the_o sign_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o thing_n signify_v and_o so_o baptism_n be_v say_v to_o save_v we_o tit._n 3.5_o 1_o pet._n 3.21_o which_o indeed_o be_v the_o propriety_n of_o christ_n blood_n 1_o joh._n 1.7_o but_o by_o the_o near_a affinity_n of_o these_o two_o in_o the_o sacrament_n it_o be_v say_v so_o to_o do_v 1._o to_o teach_v we_o not_o to_o conceive_v the_o sacramental_a element_n as_o bare_a and_o naked_a sign_n so_o as_o to_o grow_v into_o the_o contempt_n of_o they_o 2._o as_o we_o may_v not_o conceive_v they_o idle_a sign_n so_o neither_o idol_n sign_n by_o insist_v in_o they_o as_o though_o they_o be_v the_o whole_a sacrament_n for_o they_o be_v but_o outward_a whereas_o the_o principal_a 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faithful_a for_o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n remain_v in_o they_o that_o knit_v they_o to_o christ_n though_o the_o sense_n thereof_o be_v lose_v until_o they_o repent_v hence_o the_o answer_n to_o the_o question_n be_v that_o the_o child_n of_o such_o person_n as_o be_v excommunicate_v be_v to_o be_v baptize_v because_o they_o be_v indeed_o and_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o charity_n true_a member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n though_o in_o some_o regard_v they_o be_v not_o for_o the_o present_a esteem_v so_o to_o be_v quest._n what_o reason_n may_v be_v render_v for_o this_o answ._n child_n of_o parent_n that_o be_v profess_v member_n of_o the_o church_n though_o cut_v off_o for_o a_o time_n for_o some_o offence_n have_v right_a to_o baptism_n first_o because_o it_o be_v not_o in_o man_n power_n to_o cut_v they_o off_o from_o christ_n though_o they_o be_v excommunicate_v secon_o the_o personal_a sin_n of_o the_o parent_n may_v not_o keep_v the_o blessing_n from_o the_o child_n and_o therefore_o it_o may_v not_o deprive_v he_o from_o partake_v of_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n three_o difference_n must_v be_v make_v between_o they_o which_o do_v not_o make_v separation_n from_o the_o church_n and_o yet_o be_v great_a offender_n and_o open_a apostate_n that_o join_v themselves_o with_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o ruin_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n four_o we_o must_v put_v a_o difference_n between_o those_o that_o have_v give_v up_o their_o name_n to_o christ_n though_o fall_v grievous_o and_o turk_n and_o infidel_n that_o be_v out_o of_o thr_fw-mi covenant_n and_o never_o belong_v to_o the_o church_n five_o if_o god_n mercy_n enlarge_v itself_o to_o thousand_o of_o generation_n man_n shall_v not_o be_v so_o hard-hearted_a as_o to_o question_v whether_o such_o infant_n belong_v to_o the_o covenant_n and_o thereupon_o to_o deny_v they_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n quest._n whether_o have_v child_n bear_v in_o fornication_n right_a to_o baptism_n answ._n they_o ought_v not_o to_o deny_v it_o for_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o parent_n ought_v not_o prejudice_v the_o child_n in_o thing_n that_o belong_v to_o his_o salvation_n quest._n be_v there_o no_o caution_n to_o be_v observe_v answ._n yea_o first_o that_o the_o parent_n be_v one_o that_o hold_v the_o true_a faith_n and_o religion_n second_o that_o the_o minister_n exhort_v he_o to_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o his_o sin_n commit_v and_o that_o before_o the_o child_n be_v baptize_v three_o that_o there_o be_v some_o appoint_v to_o answer_v for_o the_o infant_n beside_o the_o parent_n and_o to_o make_v solemn_a promise_n to_o the_o church_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v careful_o bring_v up_o and_o instruct_v in_o the_o faith_n the_o same_o also_o be_v to_o be_v do_v before_o the_o baptise_v of_o the_o child_n of_o parent_n that_o be_v excommunicate_v master_n perkins_n vol._n 2._o p._n 74._o quest._n how_o many_o way_n be_v baptism_n take_v in_o scripture_n answ._n first_o it_o signify_v the_o superstitious_a wash_n of_o the_o pharisee_n who_o bind_v themselves_o to_o the_o baptism_n or_o wash_n of_o cup_n and_o pot_n mark_v 7.4_o second_o the_o wash_n appoint_v by_o god_n in_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n hâ—b_n 9.10_o three_o the_o wash_n by_o water_n which_o serve_v to_o seal_v the_o covenant_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n mat._n 28.19_o fouâ—thly_o by_o a_o metaphor_n it_o signify_v any_o grievous_a cross_n and_o calamity_n thus_o christ_n passion_n be_v call_v his_o baptism_n luk._n 12.50_o five_o it_o signify_v the_o bestow_n of_o extraordinary_a gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o by_o the_o imposition_n of_o the_o apostle_n hand_n act_n 1.5_o and_o 11.16_o six_o it_o signify_v the_o whole_a ecclesiastical_a ministry_n thus_o apollo_n be_v say_v to_o teach_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n know_v only_o the_o baptism_n i._n e._n the_o doctrine_n of_o john_n act_v 18.15_o quest._n what_o be_v considerable_a â—bout_o the_o matter_n of_o baptism_n answ._n three_o thing_n the_o sign_n the_o thing_n signify_v and_o the_o apology_n of_o both_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o sign_n in_o baptism_n answ._n partly_o the_o element_n of_o water_n act._n 8.16_o and_o partly_o the_o right_n by_o divine_a institution_n appertain_v to_o the_o element_n which_o be_v the_o sacramental_a use_n of_o it_o in_o wash_v of_o the_o body_n and_o these_o two_o water_n and_o external_a wash_n of_o the_o body_n be_v the_o full_a and_o complete_a sign_n of_o baptism_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o thing_n signify_v or_o the_o substance_n of_o baptism_n answ._n christ_n himself_o our_o mediator_n as_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o our_o wash_n and_o cleanse_v eph._n 5.6_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o analogy_n and_o proportion_n of_o both_o answ._n water_n resemble_v christ_n crucify_v with_o all_o his_o merit_n 1_o joh._n 1.7_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n cleanse_v we_o etc._n etc._n i._n e._n the_o merit_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n crucify_v free_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n and_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n thereof_o quest._n what_o be_v it_o to_o baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answ._n first_o these_o word_n signify_v to_o baptize_v by_o the_o commandment_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n second_o to_o baptize_v by_o and_o with_o the_o invocation_n of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o true_a god_n col._n 3.17_o three_o it_o signify_v to_o wash_v with_o water_n in_o token_n that_o the_o party_n baptize_v have_v the_o name_n of_o god_n name_v upon_o he_o and_o that_o he_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o household_n or_o family_n of_o god_n as_o a_o child_n of_o god_n a_o member_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1_o cor._n 1.13_o quest._n what_o then_o be_v do_v in_o baptism_n answ._n the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v solemnize_v between_o god_n and_o the_o party_n baptize_v quest._n what_o action_n belong_v to_o god_n in_o this_o covenant_n answ._n first_o his_o making_z promise_n of_o reconciliation_n i._n e._n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o life_n everlasting_a to_o they_o that_o be_v baptize_v and_o believe_v second_o the_o obsignation_n or_o seal_v of_o this_o promise_n and_o that_o be_v either_o outward_a or_o inward_a 1._o the_o outward_a seal_n be_v the_o wash_n by_o water_n which_o wash_v serve_v not_o to_o seal_v by_o nature_n but_o by_o the_o institution_n of_o god_n in_o these_o word_n baptise_v they_o etc._n etc._n hence_o eph._n 5.26_o 2._o the_o inward_a seal_n be_v the_o earnest_n of_o god_n spirit_n eph_n 1.13_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o action_n of_o the_o party_n baptize_v aâ—sw_n a_o certain_a stipulation_n or_o obligation_n whereby_o he_o bind_v himself_o to_o give_v homage_n to_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n which_o homage_n stand_v in_o faith_n whereby_o all_o god_n promise_n be_v believe_v and_o in_o obedience_n to_o all_o 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be_v all_o one_o whether_o we_o be_v defile_v with_o our_o own_o or_o other_o filthiness_n four_o god_n have_v ordain_v humane_a society_n to_o better_v we_o and_o help_v we_o out_o of_o sin_n not_o to_o pollute_v and_o strengthen_v one_o another_o in_o sin_n five_o the_o hard_a this_o duty_n be_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o deluge_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o scorn_n that_o be_v cast_v upon_o it_o if_o we_o walk_v alone_o and_o cross_v the_o time_n by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o acceptable_a it_o be_v to_o god_n as_o we_o see_v in_o noah_n lot_n etc._n etc._n six_o the_o want_n of_o conscience_n in_o this_o duty_n set_v and_o continue_v all_o thing_n out_o of_o frame_n in_o all_o estate_n as_o when_o the_o magistrate_n punish_v not_o minister_n reprove_v not_o master_n and_o parent_n restrain_v not_o and_o so_o make_v themselves_o guilty_a of_o most_o sin_n of_o their_o inferior_n dr._n tho._n tailor_n quest._n how_o else_o may_v we_o communicate_v in_o other_o man_n sin_n answ._n according_a 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fall_v into_o some_o shameful_a sin_n be_v thereby_o bring_v to_o repentance_n and_o humble_v or_o when_o by_o the_o occasion_n of_o some_o soul_n impiety_n a_o good_a law_n be_v make_v against_o it_o which_o otherwise_o will_v not_o have_v be_v make_v phil._n 1.15_o 16_o 17_o 18._o ames_n cas._n consci_fw-la chap._n xxxviii_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o the_o choice_n and_o use_n of_o company_n quest._n what_o rule_n be_v we_o to_o observe_v in_o the_o choice_n of_o our_o company_n answ._n never_o cast_v thyself_o into_o wicked_a company_n nor_o press_v among_o the_o profane_a especial_o upon_o choice_n voluntary_o and_o delightful_o and_o abide_v no_o long_o with_o they_o at_o any_o time_n upon_o any_o occasion_n than_o thou_o have_v a_o sound_a warrant_n and_o call_v thereto_o foyes_n its_o uncomely_a and_o incompatible_a with_o a_o good_a conscience_n it_o be_v not_o for_o the_o honour_n or_o comfort_n of_o god_n child_n to_o keep_v company_n or_o familiar_o to_o converse_v with_o graceless_a man_n object_n but_o may_v we_o not_o make_v use_n of_o such_o company_n answ._n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_a understand_v it_o we_o must_v distinguish_v of_o our_o company_v with_o they_o for_o 1._o there_o be_v a_o common_a cold_a and_o more_o general_a society_n in_o trade_v buy_v sell_v salute_v eat_a and_o drink_v together_o and_o in_o other_o passage_n of_o humanity_n and_o entercouse_n of_o civil_a society_n to_o which_o charity_n nature_n necessity_n or_o the_o exigent_n of_o our_o calling_n general_a or_o particular_a do_v warrantable_o lead_v we_o this_o may_v nay_o must_v be_v 1_o cor._n 5.10_o 2._o special_a dear_a intimate_a society_n in_o consultation_n and_o counsel_n about_o matter_n of_o special_a secrecy_n great_a weight_n and_o high_a consequence_n in_o spiritual_a refreshment_n religious_a conference_n prayer_n marriage_n etc._n etc._n in_o a_o free_a communication_n of_o their_o soul_n their_o spiritual_a estate_n etc._n etc._n now_o god_n child_n be_v bind_v by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o prudence_n from_o converse_v with_o delight_n and_o from_o the_o exchange_n and_o exercise_v of_o those_o special_a passage_n of_o dear_a acquaintance_n with_o profane_a man_n and_o enemy_n of_o god_n quest._n what_o reason_n may_v be_v render_v for_o this_o answ._n first_o by_o such_o society_n he_o incur_v a_o double_a hazard_n 1._o of_o be_v infect_v with_o sin_n can_v a_o man_n touch_v pitch_n and_o not_o be_v defile_v or_o go_v upon_o coal_n and_o not_o be_v burn_v pro._n 6.27_o 28._o indeed_o there_o be_v a_o strange_a attractive_a and_o impious_a power_n in_o ill_a company_n to_o poison_n and_o pervert_v even_o the_o best_a disposition_n for_o 1._o by_o familiar_a correspondence_n with_o such_o there_o steal_v upon_o a_o man_n a_o secret_a and_o insensible_a dislike_n of_o his_o former_a sober_a course_n as_o have_v thereby_o too_o much_o abridge_v himself_o of_o his_o liberty_n 2._o there_o sly_o 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8._o and_o 6.1_o where_o sin_n abound_v grace_n abound_v much_o more_o some_o be_v ready_a to_o say_v let_v we_o then_o sin_n that_o grace_n may_v abound_v but_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o any_o sound_a christian_a who_o have_v these_o grace_n shall_v abuse_v what_o have_v be_v say_v to_o presumption_n and_o security_n for_o though_o they_o can_v loose_v their_o grace_n yet_o they_o may_v loose_v peace_n comfort_n joy_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v the_o very_a life_n of_o their_o life_n in_o which_o state_n they_o be_v full_a of_o horror_n and_o before_o they_o can_v purchase_v their_o former_a peace_n they_o must_v pass_v through_o the_o purgatory_n of_o repentance_n send_v out_o deep_a sigh_n and_o bitter_a groan_n etc._n etc._n which_o will_v make_v they_o more_o wary_a ever_o after_o even_o as_o long_o as_o they_o live_v phil._n 2.13_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o second_o thing_n considerable_a in_o the_o success_n of_o this_o conflict_n answ._n that_o the_o spirit_n always_o obtain_v a_o assure_a victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n for_o though_o it_o be_v often_o weaken_v yet_o it_o can_v be_v whole_o vanquish_v but_o still_o recover_v strength_n whereby_o it_o prevail_v and_o put_v the_o flesh_n to_o flight_n though_o it_o recieve_v many_o wound_n and_o fall_v in_o the_o fight_n the_o reason_n be_v because_o christ_n hold_v we_o by_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o bid_v we_o fight_v without_o fear_n isa._n 40.10_o 11_o 12._o and_o 42.6_o yea_o he_o have_v inseparat_o unite_v we_o to_o himself_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n joh._n 10.28_o and_o make_v we_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n and_o therefore_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v we_o he_o will_v never_o suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v for_o then_o his_o own_o body_n shall_v receive_v a_o maim_n oject_n but_o we_o see_v many_o christian_n who_o both_o in_o their_o own_o judgement_n and_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o other_o be_v member_n of_o christ_n yet_o quite_o fall_v away_o and_o become_v member_n of_o satan_n answ._n the_o member_n of_o christ_n general_o so_o call_v be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o such_o lively_a member_n as_o be_v inseparable_o unite_v to_o he_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o neither_o the_o devil_n nor_o the_o flesh_n nor_o any_o other_o power_n can_v pluck_v away_o from_o he_o 2._o such_o as_o be_v improper_o call_v christ_n member_n be_v dead_a and_o fruitless_a and_o only_o so_o in_o outward_a profession_n and_o these_o may_v fail_v and_o be_v quite_o sever_v from_o christ_n but_o this_o do_v not_o prove_v that_o the_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n may_v perish_v for_o they_o can_v never_o be_v part_v from_o christ_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o spiritual_a union_n because_o god_n spirit_n which_o be_v the_o chief_n band_n of_o it_o can_v never_o fail_v hosa_n 2.19_o jer._n 31.34_o quest._n by_o what_o degree_n do_v the_o spirit_n obtain_v the_o victory_n answ._n first_o in_o this_o life_n in_o which_o this_o conquest_n over_o the_o flesh_n be_v but_o inchoate_n and_o begin_v the_o lust_n thereof_o not_o be_v whole_o abolish_v but_o only_o in_o some_o degree_n mortify_v by_o reason_n whereof_o the_o conflict_n between_o these_o enemy_n continue_v not_o only_o in_o our_o first_o conversion_n when_o we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n but_o even_o through_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n yet_o still_o for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o issue_n of_o it_o be_v the_o victory_n of_o the_o spirit_n though_o it_o meet_v with_o many_o foil_n in_o the_o fight_n rom._n 8.1_o where_o it_o appear_v that_o whatsoever_o his_o slip_n and_o error_n may_v be_v yet_o for_o the_o most_o part_n he_o hold_v on_o in_o his_o christian_a course_n unto_o the_o end_n second_o yet_o whilst_o we_o continue_v here_o the_o victory_n be_v neither_o get_v nor_o hold_v without_o a_o conflict_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n be_v often_o foil_v but_o in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o life_n we_o shall_v obtain_v a_o full_a and_o perfect_a victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n and_o all_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o then_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n or_o time_n for_o fight_v but_o for_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o the_o enjoy_n of_o everlasting_a peace_n as_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o rev._n 3.21_o quest._n what_o argument_n may_v encourage_v we_o to_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n answ._n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o this_o victory_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v first_o a_o due_a preparation_n to_o the_o fight_n second_o a_o wise_a and_o valorous_a behaviour_n in_o the_o fight_n itself_o quest._n what_o be_v require_v in_o the_o preparation_n to_o the_o fight_n answ._n first_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o those_o argument_n which_o may_v put_v courage_n into_o we_o and_o make_v we_o resolute_a in_o assault_v this_o enemy_n second_o a_o right_a use_n of_o certain_a mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o overcome_v quest._n what_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o set_v upon_o this_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n answ._n first_o because_o its_o the_o will_n of_o our_o great_a captain_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n that_o we_o shall_v encounter_v it_o to_o which_o he_o often_o and_o earnest_o press_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n by_o his_o command_n that_o we_o shall_v fight_v against_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n as_o first_o that_o we_o shall_v depose_v it_o from_o its_o regency_n rom._n 6.12_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o satisfy_v it_o gal._n 5.16_o that_o we_o shall_v utter_o renounce_v it_o tit._n 2.11_o 12._o that_o we_o shall_v put_v it_o off_o ephes._n 4.22_o yea_o mortify_v it_o col._n 3.5_o crucify_v it_o or_o put_v it_o to_o a_o shameful_a death_n gal._n 5.24_o there_o be_v a_o gracious_a promise_n to_o such_o rom._n 8.13_o second_o let_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o fight_n encourage_v we_o to_o it_o see_v we_o have_v no_o peace_n with_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n but_o upon_o most_o woeful_a condition_n if_o we_o do_v not_o fight_v against_o it_o for_o if_o we_o fight_v not_o against_o it_o it_o will_v fight_v against_o and_o overcome_v we_o if_o we_o hold_v it_o not_o under_o as_o a_o slave_n it_o will_v tyrannize_v over_o we_o and_o enthrall_v both_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o a_o wretched_a bondage_n and_o we_o have_v better_o with_o the_o prodigal_n feed_v with_o filthy_a swine_n then_o to_o become_v slave_n to_o these_o sensual_a and_o more_o filthy_a lust_n now_o how_o unworthy_a be_v this_o our_o be_v and_o breed_v who_o by_o our_o creation_n be_v son_n and_o child_n of_o god_n to_o yield_v ourselves_o slave_n to_o such_o cruel_a master_n who_o will_v make_v we_o employ_v our_o body_n and_o mind_n which_o be_v create_v for_o god_n service_n in_o the_o miserable_a bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n but_o beside_o the_o hatefulness_n of_o the_o flesh_n for_o its_o cruel_a tyranny_n it_o be_v more_o odious_a for_o its_o pollution_n and_o filthiness_n for_o there_o be_v no_o filthy_a sink_n or_o stink_a carrion_n to_o be_v compare_v to_o it_o three_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o be_v do_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o flesh_n shall_v excite_v we_o to_o this_o combat_n for_o its_o more_o mischievous_a to_o we_o then_o the_o devil_n himself_o who_o can_v never_o hurt_v we_o if_o we_o be_v not_o first_o betray_v by_o this_o inbred_a enemy_n yea_o it_o be_v worse_o than_o hell_n and_o damnation_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o they_o both_o and_o without_o it_o hell_n be_v no_o hell_n it_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n from_o which_o idolatry_n blasphemy_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n grow_v and_o spring_n it_o be_v such_o a_o enemy_n as_o make_v god_n himself_o our_o enemy_n expose_v we_o to_o his_o wrath_n and_o will_v cast_v we_o headlong_o into_o eternal_a torment_n if_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n do_v not_o stay_v we_o in_o the_o way_n it_o be_v the_o provoker_n to_o all_o wickedness_n and_o the_o great_a outrage_n that_o be_v ever_o commit_v in_o the_o world_n may_v challenge_v the_o flesh_n as_o their_o chief_a cause_n and_o author_n and_o shall_v we_o have_v any_o peace_n or_o truce_n with_o such_o a_o vile_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n it_o be_v it_o that_o pierce_v christ_n hand_n and_o foot_n that_o thrust_v the_o spear_n into_o his_o side_n that_o put_v he_o into_o that_o agony_n in_o the_o garden_n and_o upon_o the_o cross_n etc._n etc._n which_o move_v man_n daily_o to_o crucify_v he_o afresh_o and_o to_o trample_v his_o precious_a blood_n under_o their_o filthy_a foot_n and_o can_v we_o find_v in_o our_o heart_n to_o have_v peace_n with_o such_o a_o enemy_n to_o our_o saviour_n it_o be_v also_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o punishment_n and_o misery_n in_o this_o life_n whether_o inward_a or_o outward_a and_o last_o of_o death_n itself_o
and_o everlasting_a damnation_n last_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o maintain_v the_o fight_n against_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n and_o not_o only_o overcome_v the_o flesh_n but_o with_o it_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v the_o flesh_n answ._n they_o be_v principal_o two_o first_o we_o must_v take_v unto_o we_o and_o put_v upon_o we_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n the_o battle_n be_v against_o the_o flesh_n and_o therefore_o the_o weapon_n of_o our_o warfare_n must_v not_o be_v carnal_a see_v they_o will_v rather_o strengthen_v and_o cherish_v than_o wound_n &_o mortify_v fleshly_a corruption_n now_o this_o armour_n be_v describe_v ephes._n 6.13_o etc._n etc._n and_o herein_o we_o must_v be_v sure_a not_o to_o put_v it_o on_o by_o piecemeal_n for_o death_n may_v enter_v by_o one_o place_n unarm_v but_o we_o must_v be_v arm_v cap_n a_o pe_fw-es at_o all_o point_n that_o all_o be_v cover_v none_o may_v be_v endanger_v 2._o we_o must_v be_v persuade_v not_o to_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n nor_o in_o the_o weapon_n themselves_o which_o in_o themselves_o be_v too_o weak_a to_o bear_v the_o mighty_a blow_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o in_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o victory_n and_o in_o his_o gracious_a assistance_n which_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o beg_v by_o prayer_n and_o by_o which_o alone_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o get_v the_o victory_n second_o we_o must_v careful_o observe_v and_o put_v in_o practice_n divers_a rule_n fit_a for_o this_o purpose_n quest._n what_o be_v those_o rule_n answ._n they_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n for_o they_o either_o tend_v to_o the_o weaken_n and_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n or_o to_o the_o strengthen_n of_o the_o spirit_n quest._n which_o be_v those_o that_o tend_v to_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o flesh_n answ._n they_o also_o be_v of_o two_o kind_n as_o first_o that_o we_o withdraw_v and_o withhold_v from_o the_o flesh_n all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v gather_v strength_n 2._o that_o we_o use_v the_o contrary_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v weaken_v quest._n what_o be_v observable_a concern_v the_o forme_a answ._n it_o be_v the_o care_n of_o all_o that_o be_v to_o fight_v against_o potent_a enemy_n to_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o the_o philistine_n do_v with_o samson_n curious_o to_o search_v wherein_o their_o chief_a strength_n lie_v and_o then_o to_o use_v all_o mean_n to_o disable_v and_o deprive_v they_o of_o it_o which_o course_n must_v also_o be_v hold_v by_o we_o in_o this_o conflict_n with_o the_o flesh_n for_o which_o end_n first_o we_o must_v not_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v this_o our_o enemy_n we_o must_v not_o feed_v our_o flesh_n with_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o carnal_a delight_n nor_o give_v it_o ease_v and_o contentment_n by_o glut_v it_o with_o superfluity_n we_o must_v not_o pamper_v it_o with_o ease_n and_o delicacy_n with_o unlawful_a sport_n or_o immoderate_a use_n of_o lawful_a recreation_n etc._n etc._n for_o this_o will_v strengthen_v it_o against_o the_o spirit_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o nourish_v the_o flesh_n nor_o to_o leave_v it_o to_o its_o own_o liberty_n to_o cater_n for_o itself_o remember_v that_o its_o far_o unfit_a to_o have_v the_o liberty_n of_o a_o son_n or_o friend_n see_v its_o a_o base_a slave_n and_o bitter_a enemy_n and_o if_o we_o give_v it_o the_o least_o liberty_n it_o will_v draw_v we_o from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o till_o at_o last_o it_o bring_v we_o to_o all_o manner_n of_o licentiousness_n second_o when_o the_o flesh_n will_v take_v its_o liberty_n whether_o we_o will_v or_o no_o we_o must_v forcible_o restrain_v it_o otherwise_o it_o will_v wax_v proud_a and_o insolent_a foil_n the_o regenerate_a part_n and_o make_v it_o live_v in_o miserable_a bondage_n hence_o cyril_n say_v si_fw-la carnem_fw-la nutriatis_fw-la &_o ipsam_fw-la frequenti_fw-la molitie_n ac_fw-la jugi_fw-la deliciarum_fw-la fluxu_fw-la foveatis_fw-la insolescet_fw-la necessario_fw-la adversus_fw-la spiritum_fw-la &_o fortior_fw-la illo_fw-la efficitur_fw-la it_o fare_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n as_o with_o two_o mortal_a enemy_n in_o the_o field_n for_o he_o that_o by_o any_o mean_n aid_n and_o strengthen_v the_o one_o do_v thereby_o make_v way_n for_o the_o vanquish_a of_o the_o other_o there_o be_v say_v one_o two_o commit_v by_o god_n to_o thy_o custody_n a_o nobleman_n and_o a_o slave_n on_o this_o condition_n that_o thou_o shall_v feed_v the_o slave_n like_o a_o captive_n with_o bread_n and_o water_n and_o entertain_v the_o nobleman_n with_o all_o provision_n befit_v his_o dignity_n object_n but_o what_o passage_n must_v we_o stop_v to_o keep_v back_o provision_n from_o the_o flâ—sh_n answ._n the_o provision_n which_o we_o be_v to_o withhold_v from_o it_o be_v all_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v nourish_v and_o enable_v to_o resist_v the_o spirit_n and_o see_v the_o flesh_n be_v resident_a in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o power_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o must_v therefore_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o keep_v from_o our_o corrupt_a mind_n all_o sinful_a cogitation_n and_o from_o our_o fancy_n all_o vain_a imagination_n we_o must_v not_o entertain_v ungodly_a counsel_n pernicious_a error_n and_o false_a doctrine_n but_o cut_v they_o off_o when_o they_o be_v approach_v and_o cast_v they_o out_o when_o they_o be_v enter_v and_o on_o the_o contrary_a we_o must_v furnish_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o regenerate_a part_n with_o holy_a thought_n and_o divine_a meditation_n with_o religious_a counsel_n wholesome_a instruction_n and_o pure_a doctrine_n out_o of_o god_n word_n col._n 3.3_o so_o must_v we_o keep_v our_o conscience_n free_a from_o sin_n and_o purge_v they_o daily_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o they_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9.14_o endeavour_v to_o keep_v they_o pure_a peaceable_a and_o tender_a we_o must_v keep_v or_o blot_v out_o of_o our_o memory_n the_o remembrance_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n unless_o it_o be_v to_o repent_v of_o they_o ribald_a speech_n profane_a jest_n injury_n receive_v with_o a_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n with_o all_o other_o lesson_n of_o impiety_n imprint_v in_o they_o either_o by_o satan_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o engrave_v in_o they_o all_o holy_a lesson_n which_o have_v be_v teach_v we_o out_o of_o the_o word_n we_o must_v preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o unlawful_a lust_n wicked_a desire_n unruly_a passion_n and_o ungodly_a affection_n especial_o from_o covetousness_n ambition_n and_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o labour_n to_o have_v they_o fix_v on_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o to_o have_v they_o whole_o take_v up_o and_o constant_o possess_v with_o sanctify_a affection_n and_o holy_a desire_n we_o must_v keep_v out_o from_o our_o appetite_n intemperance_n and_o all_o desire_n of_o excess_n and_o nourish_v in_o it_o temperance_n sobriety_n modesty_n and_o chastity_n we_o must_v keep_v our_o tongue_n from_o all_o corrupt_a communication_n 1_o pet._n 5.8_o 9_o our_o ear_n from_o ungodly_a discourse_n our_o eye_n from_o wanton_a object_n and_o last_o our_o body_n from_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n effeminate_a delicacy_n excessive_a sleep_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_n entertain_v watchfulness_n sobriety_n etc._n etc._n and_o when_o be_v two_o full_a feed_v it_o begin_v to_o be_v wanton_a we_o must_v keep_v it_o under_o with_o fast_v and_o painful_a labour_n quest._n what_o principal_a sin_n be_v there_o which_o most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n which_o must_v especial_o be_v watch_v against_o answ._n first_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n whereby_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n be_v hoodwink_v or_o blind_v we_o may_v be_v easy_o mislead_v into_o all_o by-path_n of_o sin_n second_o infidelity_n which_o nourish_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o impiety_n whilst_o neither_o believe_a god_n promise_n nor_o threaten_n we_o neither_o care_v to_o please_v he_o nor_o fear_v to_o offend_v he_o three_o security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n which_o mighty_o confirm_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o wickedness_n because_o hereby_o it_o go_v on_o quiet_o in_o sin_n without_o all_o check_n or_o remorse_n and_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o out_o of_o sight_n four_o especial_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o set_v our_o affection_n on_o earthly_a thing_n jam._n 5.5_o 1_o joh._n 2.15_o for_o this_o weaken_v the_o spiriâ—_n and_o quench_v all_o good_a motion_n which_o will_v cross_v we_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o this_o momentary_a vanity_n of_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n and_o root_n out_o of_o our_o heart_n the_o love_n of_o
and_o edify_v our_o neighbour_n by_o our_o good_a example_n five_o we_o must_v careful_o preserve_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v his_o temple_n in_o purity_n from_o all_o pollution_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o a_o good_a air_n and_o sweet_a habitation_n do_v much_o refresh_v and_o strengthen_v our_o natural_a and_o vital_a spirit_n and_o preserve_v our_o body_n in_o health_n so_o no_o less_o do_v it_o cheer_v up_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n within_o we_o if_o we_o provide_v he_o a_o cleanly_a lodging_n free_a from_o sinful_a impurity_n sweeten_v with_o the_o incense_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o adorn_v with_o the_o flower_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o good_a work_n and_o holy_a obedience_n six_o if_o we_o will_v strengthen_v the_o spirit_n and_o increase_v in_o we_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n thereof_o we_o must_v keep_v they_o in_o continual_a exercise_n and_o cause_v these_o habit_n to_o show_v themselves_o in_o their_o function_n and_o operation_n for_o as_o breathe_v and_o move_v 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