the_o operation_n of_o the_o sanctife_v spirit_n signify_v by_o diverse_a metaphor_n and_o first_o by_o wine_n a_o oil_n §_o 9_o the_o spirit_n compare_v to_o water_n §_o 10_o the_o spirit_n compare_v to_o fire_n §_o 11_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o the_o operation_n signify_v by_o the_o former_a metaphor_n §_o 12_o of_o the_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o it_o dwell_v in_o us._n §_o 13_o of_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o neighbour_n §_o 14_o of_o some_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o person_n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o event_n and_o success_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n §_o 1_o of_o the_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n receive_v in_o this_o conflict_n §_o 2_o that_o from_o the_o foil_n of_o the_o spirit_n arise_v earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n §_o 3_o second_o a_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v preserve_v from_o such_o foil_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v §_o 4_o how_o far_o the_o flesh_n may_v prevail_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o 1_o that_o common_a grace_n may_v be_v lose_v for_o a_o time_n §_o 5_o second_o that_o the_o show_v and_o semblance_n of_o save_v grace_n in_o temporary_n may_v perish_v utter_o §_o 6_o that_o true_a save_a grace_n in_o the_o regenerate_a may_v be_v lose_v seem_o §_o 7_o other_o grace_n spring_v from_o those_o which_o be_v fundamental_a may_v for_o a_o time_n be_v lose_v §_o 8_o that_o save_v and_o fundamental_a grace_n may_v be_v lose_v in_o some_o degree_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o operation_n §_o 9_o whether_o david_n lose_v any_o degree_n of_o his_o fundamental_a grace_n when_o he_o commit_v adultery_n and_o murder_n §_o 10_o that_o our_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o the_o conflict_n do_v not_o stand_v in_o their_o own_o strength_n §_o 11_o a_o objection_n against_o the_o former_a doctrine_n answer_v §_o 12_o of_o the_o assure_a victory_n which_o the_o spirit_n obtain_v over_o the_o flesh_n in_o this_o conflict_n §_o 13_o a_o objection_n against_o the_o former_a truth_n answer_v §_o 14_o that_o there_o be_v two_o degree_n of_o the_o spirit_n victory_n 1._o in_o this_o life_n §_o 15_o of_o the_o second_o degree_n of_o victory_n at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n §_o 1._o the_o 1._o reason_n because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v fight_v against_o it_o §_o 2_o the_o 2._o reason_n be_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o conflict_n §_o 3_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o be_v do_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o flesh_n §_o 4_o the_o four_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o assurance_n of_o victory_n chap._n xv._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o the_o 1._o mean_n that_o we_o put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n §_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o observe_v certain_a rule_n for_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o first_o that_o we_o do_v not_o nourish_v the_o enemy_n which_o we_o will_v overcome_v §_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v withdraw_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o provision_n and_o munition_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v §_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v stop_v all_o the_o passage_n to_o keep_v back_o provision_n for_o the_o flesh_n §_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n especial_o of_o some_o principal_a sin_n which_o most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n §_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a §_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v avoid_v the_o other_o extreme_a of_o hurt_v our_o body_n while_o we_o go_v about_o to_o tame_v the_o flesh_n §_o 8_o that_o we_o must_v take_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o weapon_n and_o armour_n whereby_o it_o most_o prevail_v chap._n xvi_o of_o other_o mean_n whereby_o the_o flesh_n may_v be_v subdue_v and_o overcome_v §_o 1_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o and_o over_o our_o enemy_n §_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o all_o thing_n §_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n over_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n §_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o special_a watch_n over_o our_o tongue_n §_o 5_o that_o above_o all_o other_o part_n we_o must_v keep_v this_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n §_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n chap._n xvii_o of_o two_o other_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v of_o those_o who_o will_v subdue_v the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o the_o three_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o withstand_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o sinful_a lust_n §_o 2_o the_o four_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o resist_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o sin_n §_o 3_o that_o the_o long_o we_o defer_v the_o fight_n the_o more_o difficult_a and_o doubtful_a we_o make_v the_o victory_n §_o 4_o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o withstand_v the_o first_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o so_o wise_a as_o worldling_n in_o their_o generation_n §_o 5_o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o give_v away_o the_o first_o motion_n unto_o sin_n show_v by_o example_n chap._n xviii_o of_o three_o other_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o that_o we_o must_v think_v no_o sin_n so_o small_a that_o we_o may_v willing_o commit_v it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v consider_v first_o that_o by_o the_o least_o sin_n god_n law_n be_v transgress_v §_o 2_o the_o great_a evil_n which_o come_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n §_o 3_o that_o small_a sin_n willing_o entertain_v be_v no_o less_o dangerous_a than_o the_o great_a §_o 4_o that_o the_o avoid_v of_o small_a sin_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o great_a §_o 5_o that_o even_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v the_o poison_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o livery_n of_o satan_n §_o 6_o that_o enemy_n prove_v most_o dangerous_a when_o they_o be_v most_o despise_v §_o 7_o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o hate_v small_a sin_n as_o well_o as_o great_a we_o hate_v none_o with_o christian_a hatred_n §_o 8_o the_o sixth_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v neglect_v no_o sin_n as_o though_o we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o it_o §_o 9_o the_o seven_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v no_o stint_n to_o our_o mortification_n §_o 10_o that_o our_o mortification_n must_v extend_v itself_o to_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o to_o all_o time_n chap._n xix_o of_o the_o first_o mean_n to_o strengthen_v then_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v to_o avoid_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v weaken_v §_o 1_o that_o our_o sin_n be_v the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v §_o 2_o of_o some_o special_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v most_o weaken_a §_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v not_o provide_v for_o the_o spirit_n poison_n in_o stead_n of_o wholesome_a nourishment_n nor_o carnal_a weapon_n in_o stead_n of_o spiritual_a §_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o remit_v any_o thing_n of_o our_o first_o zeal_n in_o holy_a duty_n §_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v avoid_v sloth_n and_o negligence_n chap._n xx._n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v comfort_v cheer_n and_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n to_o this_o conflict_n §_o 1_o the_o first_o mean_n earnest_n and_o long_a desire_n after_o spiritual_a strength_n §_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v a_o careful_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o it_o §_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o nourish_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n §_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v serious_a care_n to_o maintain_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n §_o 5_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v ourselves_o pure_a and_o clean_a from_o all_o pollution_n §_o 6_o the_o sixth_o mean_n be_v to_o keep_v the_o spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o in_o continual_a exercise_n §_o 7_o the_o seven_o mean_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n §_o 8_o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o book_n a_o in_o this_o conflict_n two_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o enemy_n and_o combatant_n which_o be_v describe_v 1._o by_o their_o name_n and_o nature_n the_o flesh_n chap._n 1._o to_o 8._o spirit_n second_o their_o property_n where_o be_v show_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o enemy_n exceed_v dangerous_a the_o which_o appear_v first_o in_o respect_n
adhere_v to_o all_o the_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n unmortify_v and_o uncrucify_v or_o that_o part_n of_o a_o christian_n which_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o continual_o fight_v and_o strive_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o this_o be_v the_o malition_n enemy_n that_o assi_v satan_n and_o the_o world_n to_o work_v our_o utter_a overthrow_n unto_o which_o the_o scripture_n have_v give_v many_o name_n whereby_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n there_o of_o be_v employ_v that_o we_o may_v the_o better_a know_v it_o and_o arm_v ourselves_o to_o fight_v against_o it_o for_o it_o be_v call_v the_o 9_o the_o rom._n 6._o 6._o ephes_n 4._o 22._o col._n 3._o 9_o old_a man_n not_o only_o because_o in_o age_n and_o antiquity_n it_o almost_o match_v humane_a nature_n but_o rather_o to_o imply_v unto_o we_o that_o like_o those_o who_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o old_a age_n have_v have_v much_o experience_n it_o be_v very_o subtle_a and_o politic_a and_o so_o full_a of_o sleight_n and_o stratagem_n that_o if_o we_o be_v not_o exceed_v wary_a and_o watchful_a it_o will_v easy_o circumvent_v us._n it_o be_v call_v also_o the_o 14._o the_o 1._o cor._n 2._o 14._o natural_a man_n because_o this_o corruption_n overspread_v the_o whole_a nature_n of_o all_o man_n who_o be_v unregenerate_a for_o howsoever_o in_o the_o first_o creation_n we_o be_v good_a &_o free_a from_o sin_n yet_o after_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n we_o be_v so_o degenerate_a and_o infect_v in_o our_o nature_n with_o the_o poison_n of_o their_o corruption_n that_o it_o be_v as_o natural_a familiar_a and_o easy_a to_o sin_n and_o offend_v god_n as_o for_o a_o man_n to_o eat_v drink_v and_o sleep_v for_o a_o fish_n to_o swim_v a_o bird_n to_o fly_v or_o for_o a_o stone_n to_o descend_v downward_o it_o be_v call_v the_o old_a adam_n to_o lead_v we_o unto_o the_o fountain_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v that_o be_v not_o god_n who_o make_v all_o thing_n good_a but_o our_o first_o parent_n who_o as_o they_o lose_v the_o image_n of_o god_n by_o their_o fall_n and_o be_v whole_o corrupt_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n so_o they_o derive_v their_o corruption_n unto_o all_o their_o posterity_n and_o have_v first_o defile_v themselves_o with_o this_o spiritual_a leprosy_n do_v also_o infect_v therewith_o all_o that_o numerous_a offspring_n which_o descend_v of_o they_o it_o be_v call_v the_o 10._o the_o 2._o cor._n 9_o 17._o rom._n 8._o 10._o body_n because_o this_o corruption_n dwell_v in_o the_o body_n and_o exercise_v itself_o in_o it_o by_o it_o as_o by_o it_o instrument_n in_o the_o commit_n and_o perpetrate_v of_o all_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o clear_o discern_v what_o body_n the_o apostle_n mean_v he_o call_v it_o the_o 6._o the_o rom._n 6._o 6._o body_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o 11._o the_o col._n 2._o 11._o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n because_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o body_n commit_v all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n it_o be_v call_v the_o body_n of_o death_n because_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n and_o 24._o and_o rom._n 7._o 24._o condemnation_n in_o which_o sense_v elizaus_fw-la his_o disciple_n say_v that_o death_n be_v in_o the_o pot_n that_o be_v deadly_a poisonous_a herb_n which_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o die_v who_o have_v taste_v of_o they_o it_o be_v call_v also_o 11_o also_o rom._n 7._o 8._o 11_o sin_n not_o only_o because_o itself_o be_v sin_n but_o also_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o other_o wickedness_n and_o the_o 17._o the_o rom._n 7._o 17._o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o because_o like_o the_o strong_a man_n it_o keep_v sure_a possession_n till_o a_o strong_a come_v and_o dispossess_v it_o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n it_o be_v call_v 14._o call_v jam._n 1._o 13._o 14._o evil_n concupiscence_n because_o it_o fill_v we_o with_o sinful_a lust_n and_o make_v we_o to_o to_o stand_v in_o opposition_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n desire_v and_o will_v that_o which_o he_o nill_v and_o condemn_v it_o be_v call_v 1._o call_v heb._n 12._o 1._o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d the_o sin_n which_o enclose_v or_o beset_v we_o about_o because_o this_o hellish_a captain_n with_o a_o whole_a army_n of_o sinful_a lust_n environ_v we_o on_o every_o side_n so_o as_o we_o can_v possible_o of_o ourselves_o escape_v out_o of_o their_o ambushment_n final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o 23._o the_o rom._n 7._o 23._o law_n of_o the_o member_n and_o the_o 2._o the_o rom_n 8._o 2._o law_n of_o death_n because_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o all_o the_o natural_a man_n action_n guide_v he_o into_o all_o wickedness_n the_o commander_n of_o all_o his_o part_n and_o member_n unto_o who_o injunction_n they_o do_v like_o subject_n yield_v free_a and_o willing_a obedience_n the_o which_o their_o service_n and_o subjection_n be_v in_o the_o end_n reward_v with_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n chap._n iii_o what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o discourse_n scripture_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o word_n spirit_n be_v diverse_o take_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o thus_o we_o have_v show_v what_o the_o flesh_n be_v which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o champion_n in_o this_o spiritual_a combat_n now_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v of_o the_o other_o which_o be_v the_o spirit_n and_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o distinct_o know_v what_o it_o be_v we_o must_v understand_v that_o the_o word_n spirit_n be_v diverse_o take_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o to_o omit_v many_o acceptation_n which_o be_v altogether_o impertinent_a to_o our_o present_a purpose_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o it_o be_v sometime_o take_v general_o for_o all_o spiritual_a and_o incorporeal_a substance_n and_o sometime_o more_o special_o for_o some_o one_o of_o they_o and_o thus_o it_o sometime_o signify_v the_o whole_a 24._o whole_a joh._n 4._o 24._o deity_n and_o sometime_o every_o one_o of_o the_o person_n the_o father_n the_o 63._o the_o joh._n 6._o 63._o son_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n and_o the_o 7._o the_o 1._o joh._n 5._o 6._o 7._o holy_a ghost_n who_o have_v this_o name_n of_o spirit_n after_o a_o usual_a and_o peculiar_a manner_n give_v unto_o he_o but_o howsoever_o god_n and_o every_o of_o these_o holy_a and_o divine_a person_n do_v fight_n in_o we_o and_o for_o we_o against_o the_o flesh_n see_v it_o be_v their_o grace_n that_o support_v we_o and_o their_o strength_n whereby_o we_o overcome_v yet_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v by_o spirit_n in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n this_o divine_a nature_n who_o be_v omnipotent_a none_o be_v able_a to_o resist_v sometime_o it_o signify_v the_o 1._o the_o eccles_n 12._o 7._o act._n 7._o 59_o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o soul_n of_o man_n even_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v take_v for_o the_o body_n but_o these_o be_v not_o opposite_n and_o enemy_n but_o dear_a friend_n who_o so_o entire_o love_n that_o they_o fear_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v separate_v and_o to_o part_v company_n sometime_o it_o signify_v that_o chief_a and_o excellent_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n call_v 47._o call_v 1._o cor._n 2._o 11._o rom._n 12._o 2._o luke_n 1._o 47._o reason_n and_o understanding_n but_o neither_o can_v it_o here_o be_v take_v in_o this_o sense_n because_o this_o spirit_n itself_o be_v corrupt_a and_o sinful_a and_o this_o natural_a reason_n and_o wisdom_n be_v enmity_n against_o god_n and_o against_o this_o spirit_n whereof_o we_o speak_v which_o oppose_v and_o fight_v against_o it_o as_o against_o his_o chief_a enemy_n sometime_o it_o be_v take_v for_o the_o vigour_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o reason_n itself_o as_o where_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o ephesian_n to_o be_v renew_a in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n sometime_o by_o spirit_n we_o understand_v the_o 18._o the_o luke_n 1._o 15._o gal._n 3._o 2._o act._n 2._o 18._o gifts_z and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o faith_n love_n hope_v joy_n and_o the_o rest_n which_o be_v fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v stand_v in_o opposition_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o some_o sort_n do_v fight_v against_o they_o they_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o final_o the_o spirit_n sometime_o signify_v a_o new_a quality_n of_o holiness_n create_v and_o wrought_v in_o all_o the_o elect_a by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v renew_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o which_o sense_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v it_o in_o this_o place_n discourse_n §._o sect._n 2._o what_o we_o be_v
god_n mercy_n truth_n providence_n security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n now_o of_o what_o be_v they_o thus_o tempt_v but_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o their_o own_o concupiscence_n and_o therefore_o this_o concupiscence_n extend_v as_o well_o to_o the_o superior_a as_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n yea_o not_o only_o be_v they_o tempt_v but_o often_o be_v foil_v by_o yield_v to_o the_o tentation_n of_o which_o i_o need_v no_o other_o proof_n but_o that_o experience_n which_o every_o christian_a may_v have_v in_o himself_o if_o without_o partiality_n he_o will_v examine_v his_o own_o conscience_n for_o who_o be_v so_o enlighten_v that_o do_v not_o find_v in_o his_o mind_n much_o darkness_n who_o so_o sanctify_v that_o do_v not_o acknowledge_v many_o error_n whereby_o he_o have_v be_v overtake_v in_o his_o judgement_n and_o much_o vanity_n in_o his_o cogitation_n who_o be_v so_o humble_a and_o have_v so_o deny_v himself_o that_o do_v not_o feel_v in_o his_o will_n much_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n final_o who_o have_v his_o remembrance_n so_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v in_o grace_n that_o do_v not_o see_v his_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n and_o of_o holy_a duty_n and_o who_o be_v so_o strong_a in_o his_o faith_n that_o do_v not_o find_v many_o assault_n of_o doubt_v and_o infidelity_n all_o which_o do_v plain_o prove_v that_o even_o in_o the_o regenerate_a the_o relic_n of_o carnal_a corruption_n do_v remain_v not_o only_o in_o the_o inferior_a and_o sensitive_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n but_o also_o in_o the_o superior_a and_o intellectual_a chap._n vi_o testimony_n of_o father_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n alone_o be_v not_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 1._o testimony_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n be_v not_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v diverse_a testimony_n for_o the_o better_a clear_n of_o this_o 7â5_n august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o cap._n 3._o tit_n 5._o col_fw-fr 7â5_n point_n and_o first_o saint_n augustine_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o body_n which_o overburthen_v the_o soul_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o first_o sin_n but_o the_o punishment_n neither_o do_v the_o corruptible_a flesh_n make_v the_o soul_n sinful_a but_o the_o sinful_a soul_n make_v the_o flesh_n corruptible_fw-fr from_o which_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n although_o there_o arise_v many_o provocation_n of_o vice_n and_o vicious_a desire_n yet_o not_o all_o the_o vice_n of_o a_o wicked_a life_n be_v to_o be_v impute_v to_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n lest_o hereby_o we_o acquit_v the_o devil_n of_o they_o who_o have_v no_o flesh_n again_o he_o that_o magnify_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o accuse_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o evil_a without_o doubt_n he_o do_v 758_o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o cap._n 5._o tit_n 5._o col_fw-fr 758_o carnal_o affect_v the_o soul_n and_o after_o a_o fleshly_a manner_n shun_v the_o flesh_n because_o he_o so_o judge_v out_o of_o human_a vanity_n and_o not_o out_o of_o divine_a truth_n so_o in_o another_o place_n the_o soul_n be_v not_o better_a than_o 145._o august_n in_o psal_n 145._o the_o body_n in_o merit_n but_o in_o nature_n for_o the_o soul_n be_v sinful_a and_o stain_v with_o many_o corruption_n of_o concupiscence_n but_o yet_o impure_a gold_n be_v better_a than_o the_o most_o purify_v lead_v and_o else_o where_o he_o say_v the_o flesh_n therefore_o be_v not_o evil_a if_o it_o want_v evil_a that_o be_v sin_n wherewith_o 998._o august_n de_fw-fr continent_n cap._n 8._o tit._n 4._o col_fw-fr 998._o man_n be_v corrupt_v neither_o be_v he_o evil_o make_v but_o do_v evil_a for_o in_o both_o part_n soul_n and_o body_n he_o be_v make_v good_a of_o our_o good_a god_n but_o he_o do_v evil_a whereby_o he_o be_v make_v evil_a now_o as_o by_o all_o these_o testimony_n he_o show_v what_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o namely_o not_o the_o nature_n or_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n so_o in_o many_o other_o place_n he_o show_v what_o it_o be_v namely_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v overspread_v and_o defile_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o name_v one_o or_o two_o for_o all_o in_o his_o book_n of_o retractation_n he_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o and_o again_o 29._o carnis_fw-la et_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la nomine_fw-la ipsam_fw-la corruptionem_fw-la carnis_fw-la et_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la intelligendus_fw-la est_fw-la apostolus_fw-la nuncupasse_fw-la august_n retract_v lib._n 2._o cap._n 3._o august_n de_fw-fr fide_fw-la et_fw-la symb._n c._n 10._o chryso_v in_o gal._n 6._o chry._n in_o gen._n 6._o homil._n 24._o gregor_n moral_a lib._n 3._o c._n 11._o moral_a lib._n 14._o cap._n 29._o the_o soul_n when_o as_o it_o affect_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v carnal_o good_a be_v name_v the_o flesh_n with_o he_o agree_v chrysostome_n for_o write_v on_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n they_o have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n of_o it_o he_o say_v that_o he_o here_o call_v their_o evil_a deed_n the_o flesh_n for_o if_o they_o shall_v have_v crucify_v their_o body_n how_o then_o can_v they_o have_v live_v and_o again_o it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o scripture_n to_o call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n those_o who_o only_a mind_n carnal_a thing_n and_o never_o think_v on_o that_o which_o be_v heavenly_a thus_o also_o gregory_n say_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v accustom_v to_o signify_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o another_o place_n it_o be_v write_v say_v he_o that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o how_o then_o shall_v i_o believe_v that_o in_o truth_n the_o flesh_n shall_v arise_v at_o the_o last_o day_n i_o answer_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n the_o flesh_n be_v sometime_o take_v according_a to_o nature_n and_o sometime_o according_a to_o fault_n and_o corruption_n in_o the_o former_a sense_n this_o now_o be_v bone_n of_o my_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o my_o flesh_n and_o again_o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n in_o the_o other_o sense_n be_v it_o to_o be_v take_v my_o spirit_n shall_v not_o strive_v in_o these_o man_n because_o they_o be_v flesh_n and_o the_o speech_n of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n not_o that_o they_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n to_o who_o the_o apostle_n write_v but_o because_o they_o have_v overcome_v the_o passion_n of_o their_o carnal_a desire_n etc._n etc._n so_o hierome_n on_o the_o 8._o hieron_n in_o rom_n 8._o eight_o of_o the_o roman_n say_v it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o the_o apostle_n there_o accuse_v the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o the_o substance_n and_o thus_o also_o basill_n understand_v it_o for_o say_v he_o he_o that_o be_v call_v the_o old_a man_n signify_v together_o all_o sin_n and_o ibidem_fw-la basil_n de_fw-fr baptis_fw-la lib._n 1._o theod._n in_o gal._n 5._o 17._o ibidem_fw-la defilement_n particular_o as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o part_n so_o theodoret_n the_o apostle_n call_v flesh_n the_o inclination_n of_o the_o mind_n unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o spirit_n grace_n which_o inhabit_v and_o guide_v the_o mind_n unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a and_o again_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o idolatry_n witchcraft_n and_o such_o like_a sin_n be_v not_o proper_a to_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n but_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o accuse_v the_o flesh_n but_o the_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a cogitation_n understanstanding_n §._o sect._n 2._o that_o satan_n have_v assault_v not_o only_o the_o body_n &_o affection_n but_o the_o mind_n and_o understanstanding_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v by_o the_o scripture_n and_o father_n that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensitive_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n alone_o but_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o that_o this_o have_v overspread_v and_o infect_v not_o the_o flesh_n or_o affection_n alone_o but_o even_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n for_o satan_n have_v a_o desire_n to_o conquer_v we_o and_o to_o hold_v we_o for_o ever_o under_o his_o subjection_n do_v not_o only_o by_o assault_n take_v in_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n as_o it_o be_v the_o out-sconce_n but_o have_v also_o scale_v and_o surprise_v the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n which_o be_v the_o strong_a tower_n and_o castle_n of_o our_o soul_n through_o the_o strength_n whereof_o
current_n if_o the_o fountain_n itself_o be_v ever_o spring_v world_n §_o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o more_o malicious_a enemy_n unto_o we_o than_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n and_o thus_o it_o appear_v how_o evil_a and_o malicious_a this_o wicked_a enemy_n the_o flesh_n be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n now_o let_v we_o consider_v how_o it_o stand_v affect_v towards_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o it_o match_v if_o not_o exceed_v the_o world_n yea_o the_o devil_n himself_o in_o mischief_n and_o maliciousness_n for_o howsoever_o it_o disguise_v itself_o under_o the_o vizard_n of_o friendship_n and_o courtier_n like_a make_v semblance_n of_o all_o love_n yet_o be_v it_o in_o deadly_a hatred_n with_o the_o spiritual_a man_n continual_o disturb_v his_o peace_n undermine_v his_o safety_n and_o be_v still_o plot_v his_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a to_o conceive_v a_o more_o bitter_a opposition_n in_o all_o thing_n then_o between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n for_o what_o the_o spirit_n undertake_v the_o flesh_n cross_v what_o that_o further_v this_o hinder_v and_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n the_o one_o nill_v what_o the_o other_o will_v in_o which_o respect_n it_o may_v true_o be_v say_v that_o these_o two_o can_v reign_v and_o flourish_v in_o the_o same_o man_n at_o once_o for_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o other_o the_o kindle_v of_o fleshly_a lust_n be_v the_o quench_n of_o the_o spiritual_a the_o nourish_a of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n after_o earthly_a thing_n be_v the_o choke_n of_o spiritual_a concupiscence_n after_o that_o which_o be_v divine_a and_o heavenly_a and_o the_o feed_n and_o fatten_v of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o pinch_a and_o strarue_v of_o the_o other_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n he_o satisfy_v their_o canall_a 15._o psal_n 106._o 15._o desire_n but_o with_o all_o he_o send_v leanness_n into_o their_o soul_n for_o the_o pamper_n of_o these_o lust_n bring_v the_o soul_n into_o a_o desperate_a consumption_n and_o the_o satisfy_n of_o they_o take_v away_o all_o appetite_n after_o spiritual_a nourishment_n from_o which_o mortal_a and_o malicious_a opposition_n we_o may_v plain_o gather_v that_o there_o be_v no_o peace_n to_o be_v expect_v no_o not_o any_o intermission_n or_o surcease_n of_o this_o war_n unless_o one_o of_o the_o combatant_n be_v kill_v and_o destroy_v for_o as_o fire_n and_o water_n be_v put_v together_o never_o cease_v strive_v and_o fight_v till_o either_o the_o fire_n be_v extinguish_v or_o the_o water_n consume_v so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n between_o these_o unreconcilable_a enemy_n the_o which_o shall_v add_v much_o to_o our_o christian_a resolution_n and_o make_v we_o courageous_o to_o assault_v this_o enemy_n with_o careful_a diligence_n renew_v spirit_n and_o redouble_a strength_n see_v there_o can_v be_v so_o much_o as_o as_o a_o truce_n much_o less_o a_o secure_a peace_n between_o we_o nor_o any_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o life_n of_o the_o spiritual_a man_n unless_o we_o kill_v and_o crucify_v this_o malicious_a enemy_n sin_n §_o sect_n 6._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v most_o malicious_a unto_o we_o because_o it_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o sin_n but_o this_o maliciousness_n of_o the_o flesh_n will_v better_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n that_o it_o bring_v forth_o against_o we_o which_o may_v either_o be_v refer_v to_o our_o sin_n or_o to_o our_o punishment_n the_o former_a appear_v by_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v for_o it_o be_v this_o sinful_a flesh_n which_o work_v in_o we_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_a concupiscence_n and_o from_o the_o inward_a corruption_n of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n fornication_n theft_n false_a witness_n blasphemy_n as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v us._n and_o so_o far_o off_o be_v the_o law_n of_o god_n from_o stop_v this_o flood_n of_o wickedness_n that_o it_o swell_v so_o much_o the_o high_a and_o by_o the_o opposition_n of_o god_n will_v take_v occasion_n of_o great_a rebellion_n break_v down_o all_o the_o bound_n and_o bank_n that_o shall_v stay_v and_o keep_v it_o in_o and_o as_o a_o wild_a beast_n or_o curse_a bandog_n grow_v more_o fierce_a and_o enrage_a when_o as_o they_o be_v resist_v or_o when_o they_o be_v curb_v in_o and_o tie_v up_o so_o this_o savage_a flesh_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n take_v occasion_n by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o law_n the_o more_o to_o transgress_v it_o and_o the_o more_o that_o they_o be_v check_v and_o restrain_v the_o more_o violent_a they_o grow_v in_o their_o wicked_a outrage_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n testify_v out_o of_o his_o own_o experience_n but_o sin_n say_v he_o that_o be_v the_o sinful_a flesh_n take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n wrought_v in_o i_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n for_o without_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v dead_a now_o sin_n be_v the_o great_a evil_n that_o can_v be_v imagine_v as_o be_v opposite_a to_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n neither_o be_v death_n punishment_n hell_n condemnation_n nor_o the_o devil_n himself_o so_o absolute_o evil_a nor_o so_o extreme_o contrary_a to_o god_n glorious_a majesty_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o flesh_n which_o be_v that_o sin_v sin_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o and_o deep_o fester_v and_o ever_o run_v before_o which_o send_v forth_o this_o filth_n of_o corruption_n be_v chief_o to_o be_v hate_v of_o those_o who_o love_n god_n as_o be_v the_o principal_a provoker_n of_o rebellion_n against_o our_o supreme_a sovereign_n the_o bellows_n which_o inflame_v we_o with_o the_o fire_n of_o concupiscence_n the_o cause_n which_o make_v we_o so_o often_o to_o offend_v our_o gracious_a god_n the_o thief_n which_o rob_v we_o of_o all_o save_a grace_n the_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o we_o and_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o that_o arch-enemy_n which_o will_v often_o every_o day_n thrust_v we_o into_o hell_n and_o the_o gulf_n of_o destruction_n if_o we_o be_v not_o support_v by_o god_n grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n us._n §_o sect_n 7._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o deprave_a of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o deface_v of_o god_n image_n in_o us._n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o evil_a of_o sin_n so_o consequent_o of_o the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o run_v and_o fret_a leprosy_n which_o have_v monstrous_o defile_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o deface_v that_o glorious_a image_n of_o god_n in_o which_o we_o be_v create_v turn_v our_o spiritual_a wisdom_n into_o folly_n and_o ignorance_n and_o our_o create_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n into_o all_o injustice_n and_o hellish_a impiety_n yea_o this_o flesh_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n do_v not_o only_o deface_v the_o image_n of_o god_n but_o even_o the_o image_n of_o a_o man_n while_o they_o take_v away_o from_o he_o his_o reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o so_o all_o difference_n between_o he_o and_o a_o beast_n for_o through_o the_o sinful_a concupiscence_n of_o the_o corrupt_a flesh_n man_n turn_v away_o from_o his_o creator_n to_o the_o creature_n lose_v not_o only_o the_o image_n of_o god_n but_o even_o the_o image_n of_o himself_o and_o have_v the_o image_n of_o the_o creature_n imprint_v upon_o he_o and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o man_n god_n most_o excellent_a workmanship_n be_v so_o monstrous_o deform_v and_o so_o horrible_o abase_v that_o he_o be_v become_v in_o his_o natural_a condition_n vile_a and_o ugly_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a angel_n yea_o even_o a_o terror_n and_o shame_n to_o himself_o if_o once_o the_o lord_n open_v his_o eye_n and_o give_v he_o a_o sight_n of_o his_o naked_a deformity_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o adam_n who_o be_v make_v the_o most_o beautiful_a and_o glorious_a of_o the_o creature_n be_v so_o mishapen_a and_o deform_a with_o these_o sinful_a lust_n that_o he_o can_v not_o endure_v the_o sight_n of_o himself_o but_o as_o he_o do_v run_v into_o the_o bush_n to_o hide_v his_o deformity_n from_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n so_o if_o it_o have_v be_v possible_a he_o will_v have_v hide_v himself_o from_o himself_o and_o therefore_o for_o want_v of_o a_o better_a cover_n make_v he_o breech_n of_o figleave_n to_o cover_v his_o nakedness_n thus_o also_o job_n when_o by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n presence_n he_o come_v to_o a_o sight_n of_o his_o own_o corruption_n he_o be_v vile_a and_o base_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n abhor_a himself_o and_o repent_v of_o his_o 6._o job._n 42._o 6._o sin_n in_o dust_n and_o ash_n so_o that_o nothing_o make_v we_o more_o vile_a and_o base_a than_o the_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a lust_n even_o as_o
and_o until_o he_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o this_o victory_n unto_o we_o and_o by_o his_o powerful_a spirit_n which_o be_v infinite_o strong_a than_o all_o man_n and_o angel_n do_v vanquish_v this_o mighty_a tyrant_n give_v he_o a_o deadly_a wound_n of_o which_o he_o continual_o languish_v and_o depose_v he_o from_o his_o regency_n do_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o gracious_a and_o glorious_a kingdom_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n so_o that_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o 34._o in_o johan._n lib._n 3._o cap._n 34._o point_n with_o the_o say_n of_o cyrill_n the_o voluptuous_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n without_o doubt_n be_v of_o mighty_a power_n by_o which_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v whole_o divert_v from_o all_o honesty_n and_o goodness_n itself_o §_o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v consider_v in_o itself_o but_o least_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v shall_v contemn_v this_o enemy_n as_o be_v weak_a and_o impotent_a because_o it_o be_v in_o part_n mortify_v &_o the_o strength_n thereof_o abate_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n know_v that_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o they_o so_o puissant_a and_o powerful_a as_o in_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o their_o natural_a corruption_n yet_o it_o be_v exceed_o strong_a and_o mighty_a whether_o we_o consider_v it_o simple_o in_o itself_o as_o it_o work_v and_o rebell_v in_o those_o who_o be_v sanctify_v or_o compare_v it_o with_o the_o spiritual_a and_o regenerate_a part_n the_o former_a be_v notable_o set_v down_o by_o the_o apostle_n in_o his_o own_o person_n in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n where_o he_o show_v that_o this_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a flesh_n be_v so_o far_o off_o from_o any_o conformity_n to_o the_o law_n that_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n it_o wrought_v in_o he_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o so_o abuse_v the_o law_n which_o be_v purposely_o give_v to_o restrain_v he_o from_o sin_n and_o to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v his_o corruption_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o give_v strength_n life_n and_o vigour_n unto_o it_o whereby_o the_o law_n which_o be_v ordain_v to_o life_n become_v to_o be_v unto_o death_n further_n show_v 8._o vers_fw-la 8._o the_o power_n of_o his_o fleshly_a corruption_n he_o say_v that_o it_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n to_o deceive_v and_o slay_v he_o work_v 9_o vers_fw-la 9_o death_n unto_o he_o by_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o it_o overcome_v he_o 10._o vers_fw-la 10._o and_o like_o a_o slave_n sell_v he_o under_o sin_n that_o it_o make_v he_o to_o do_v that_o which_o he_o allow_v not_o to_o omit_v the_o good_a which_o he_o affect_v and_o 11._o vers_fw-la 11._o commit_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v that_o though_o he_o be_v delight_v 12._o vers_fw-la 12._o in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o desire_a to_o obey_v it_o yet_o evil_a be_v present_a with_o bim_n that_o though_o he_o constant_o resolve_v to_o serve_v 13._o vers_fw-la 13._o god_n yet_o the_o flesh_n like_o a_o strong_a rebel_n make_v war_n against_o 14._o vers_fw-la 14._o he_o do_v often_o foil_n and_o overcome_v he_o and_o carry_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n yea_o of_o such_o force_n and_o might_n do_v this_o holy_a apostle_n find_v the_o flesh_n in_o he_o that_o it_o force_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n so_o else_o where_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o so_o subdue_v but_o that_o it_o continual_o make_v war_n against_o the_o part_n regenerate_v and_o stand_v in_o such_o strong_a opposition_n against_o it_o that_o the_o godly_a can_v do_v the_o good_a they_o will_v with_o who_o the_o apostle_n peter_n agree_v tell_v 11._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 11._o we_o that_o the_o fleshly_a lust_n do_v fight_v against_o our_o soul_n final_o as_o it_o hinder_v we_o often_o time_n from_o yield_v any_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o enforce_v we_o to_o transgress_v it_o so_o when_o we_o do_v perform_v any_o duty_n which_o it_o require_v it_o so_o defile_v and_o stain_v they_o that_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o prophet_n that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v but_o like_o a_o pollute_a 6._o esa_fw-la 64._o 6._o cloth_n now_o this_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n unless_o it_o be_v wound_v subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o by_o god_n spirit_n be_v always_o in_o it_o full_a vigour_n yea_o in_o daily_a growth_n notwithstanding_o all_o natural_a mean_n which_o can_v be_v use_v for_o the_o decay_n of_o nature_n itself_o do_v not_o make_v it_o decay_v but_o even_o in_o sickness_n it_o retain_v health_n and_o vigour_n and_o when_o through_o old_a age_n the_o body_n be_v weak_a and_o decrepit_a it_o continue_v firm_a and_o strong_a spirit_n §_o sect_n 3._o that_o the_o flesh_n it_o mighty_a be_v consider_v comparative_o with_o the_o spirit_n so_o also_o if_o we_o compare_v it_o with_o the_o spiritual_a part_n the_o flesh_n be_v much_o great_a and_o strong_a and_o therefore_o will_v easy_o overcome_v it_o and_o quench_v all_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o if_o god_n shall_v leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o to_o be_v support_v and_o defend_v by_o the_o strength_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o not_o continual_o send_v we_o new_a supply_n and_o uphold_v we_o with_o the_o power_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n for_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o in_o this_o life_n we_o have_v receive_v but_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v but_o a_o handful_n 23._o rom._n 8._o 23._o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o harvest_n the_o whole_a crop_n of_o grace_n be_v reserve_v till_o we_o shall_v receive_v with_o it_o the_o fullnes_n of_o glory_n and_o in_o regard_n that_o the_o flesh_n in_o quantiiy_n do_v so_o much_o exceed_v the_o spirit_n he_o stick_v not_o to_o say_v that_o the_o corinthyans_n tho_o sanctify_a in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o call_v to_o be_v saint_n be_v carnal_a and_o but_o babe_n in_o christ_n yea_o have_a himself_n 2._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 2._o chap._n 1._o 2._o receive_v such_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n he_o notwithstanding_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o great_a corruption_n acknowlege_v 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o that_o he_o be_v carnal_a and_o sell_v under_o sin_n hereof_o it_o be_v that_o divine_n compare_v the_o flesh_n to_o the_o great_a giant_n goliath_n and_o the_o spirit_n to_o little_a david_n and_o not_o unfit_o for_o as_o david_n be_v far_o unequal_a to_o the_o mighty_a giant_n and_o therefore_o prevail_v not_o against_o he_o by_o his_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n assist_v he_o in_o who_o name_n he_o come_v against_o he_o so_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n only_o the_o spirit_n get_v victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n god_n give_v it_o strength_n to_o overcome_v because_o it_o fight_v his_o own_o battle_n lust_n §._o sect._n 4._o of_o the_o multitude_n of_o ââ_o fleshly_a lust_n final_o unto_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o enemy_n we_o may_v add_v their_o multitude_n for_o though_o they_o be_v one_o in_o name_n to_o note_v that_o they_o be_v all_o of_o the_o like_a sinful_a nature_n and_o as_o one_o combine_v in_o malice_n to_o work_v our_o destruction_n so_o be_v they_o many_o in_o number_n even_o whole_a legion_n of_o unlawful_a lust_n which_o continual_o multiply_v themselves_o by_o beget_v a_o new_a offspring_n after_o the_o old_a be_v kill_v and_o subdue_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n peter_n will_v we_o to_o abstain_v from_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o fight_v against_o the_o soul_n speak_v plural_o of_o they_o as_o be_v many_o even_o a_o whole_a army_n which_o make_v war_n against_o us._n security_n §_o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o power_n of_o our_o enemy_n ãâ¦ã_o we_o tâ_n shake_v of_o all_o security_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o shake_v of_o all_o security_n arise_v from_o contempt_n of_o our_o enemy_n and_o see_v they_o be_v so_o mighty_a in_o strength_n and_o many_o in_o number_n let_v we_o use_v so_o much_o the_o more_o care_n diligence_n and_o vigilance_n to_o defend_v ourselves_o against_o their_o fury_n buckle_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n and_o use_v all_o mean_n both_o for_o the_o weaken_n of_o our_o enemy_n and_o the_o nourish_a and_o strengthen_v of_o god_n grace_n in_o us._n especial_o let_v we_o call_v upon_o god_n the_o lord_n of_o boast_n desire_v he_o by_o our_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o he_o will_v by_o his_o spirit_n abate_v the_o power_n of_o the_o flesh_n &_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o and_o re_fw-la enforce_v and_o strengthen_v the_o army_n of_o
we_o may_v not_o slip_v nor_o slide_v or_o be_v fall_v that_o we_o may_v speedy_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n nor_o yet_o let_v we_o think_v any_o pain_n too_o much_o that_o we_o may_v shake_v off_o this_o weight_n of_o corruption_n and_o this_o sin_n that_o do_v so_o easy_o beset_v we_o that_o we_o may_v run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o us._n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o first_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o will_v 1._o heb._n 12._o 1._o take_v this_o pain_n we_o shall_v in_o the_o end_n be_v assure_v of_o victory_n the_o which_o may_v well_o put_v courage_n into_o we_o and_o make_v we_o hold_v out_o in_o this_o conflict_n for_o if_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o weary_v in_o this_o fight_n after_o many_o wound_n and_o foil_n though_o in_o the_o end_n it_o be_v sure_a of_o a_o shameful_a overthrow_n much_o less_o let_v we_o faint_v who_o be_v assure_v in_o the_o end_n to_o obtain_v a_o joyful_a victory_n second_o 58._o 1_o cor._n 15._o 58._o let_v we_o meditate_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o crown_n &_o of_o the_o gloriousnesse_n of_o the_o triumph_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v after_o we_o have_v suffer_v a_o little_a while_o the_o pain_n of_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n and_o when_o we_o be_v weary_a in_o run_v the_o christian_a race_n let_v we_o comfort_v and_o refresh_v ourselves_o by_o have_v continual_o in_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o our_o eye_n the_o goal_n and_o garland_n imitate_v and_o look_v unto_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o despise_v all_o the_o toil_n and_o trouble_v which_o he_o find_v in_o the_o way_n and_o final_o let_v we_o be_v weak_a and_o faint_a in_o ourselves_o pray_v continual_o unto_o god_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o strengthen_v we_o in_o this_o conflict_n and_o to_o renew_v and_o repair_v our_o weary_a faint_a and_o decay_a grace_n that_o so_o receive_v new_a life_n vigour_n and_o strength_n from_o he_o we_o may_v thereby_o be_v enable_v to_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n let_v we_o when_o we_o be_v tire_v crave_v this_o holy_a anoint_v which_o will_v so_o supple_a and_o soften_v our_o stiff_a joint_n and_o weary_a limb_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o continue_v in_o the_o christian_a race_n till_o be_v come_v to_o the_o goal_n we_o shall_v obtain_v the_o garland_n neither_o let_v this_o discourage_v we_o that_o the_o more_o sharp_o we_o deal_v with_o the_o flesh_n the_o more_o it_o be_v enrage_v for_o it_o be_v but_o like_o the_o fury_n of_o a_o enemy_n who_o have_v receive_v a_o mortal_a wound_n which_o if_o for_o the_o present_a it_o be_v resist_v the_o blaze_n of_o the_o choler_n quick_o go_v out_o and_o faint_v in_o his_o strength_n he_o will_v fall_v at_o our_o foot_n it_o be_v but_o like_o the_o reluctation_n and_o resistance_n of_o a_o base_a mind_a slave_n who_o by_o a_o few_o and_o small_a stripe_n be_v so_o enrage_a that_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o catch_v his_o master_n by_o the_o throat_n but_o if_o he_o be_v thorough_o hamper_v and_o sound_o beat_v he_o will_v fall_v down_o at_o his_o foot_n and_o bear_v what_o stripe_n he_o please_v to_o give_v he_o without_o resistance_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o make_v this_o use_n of_o the_o rage_n of_o the_o flesh_n to_o be_v move_v thereby_o to_o unite_v our_o force_n and_o redouble_v our_o blow_n and_o then_o though_o it_o make_v never_o so_o many_o gallant_a bravado_n it_o will_v quick_o yield_v and_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a of_o a_o happy_a victory_n the_o second_o book_n of_o the_o christian_a warfare_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n intre_n at_v of_o the_o conflict_n itself_o and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v the_o victory_n chap._n i._o that_o there_o be_v a_o combat_n in_o every_o true_a christian_a between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n regenerate_v §_o sect_n 1._o testimony_n of_o scripture_n to_o prove_v that_o there_o be_v this_o conflict_n in_o every_o man_n that_o be_v regenerate_v now_o have_v show_v the_o nature_n of_o our_o enemy_n how_o dangerous_a he_o be_v and_o how_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v and_o prepare_v to_o withstand_v his_o assault_n and_o obtain_v the_o victory_n we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o the_o combat_n and_o conflict_n itself_o and_o first_o we_o will_v show_v that_o there_o be_v in_o the_o faithful_a such_o a_o combat_n and_o conflict_n indeed_o and_o truth_n although_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a man_n who_o never_o find_v it_o in_o themselves_o be_v ready_a to_o think_v it_o to_o be_v but_o a_o mere_a conceit_n the_o which_o will_v appear_v by_o plain_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n for_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o these_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o so_o that_o we_o can_v do_v the_o thing_n we_o will_v where_o by_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n as_o i_o have_v prove_v we_o can_v understand_v the_o body_n and_o soul_n but_o the_o part_n 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o regenerate_v and_o unregenerate_a the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n in_o every_o faculty_n and_o power_n of_o they_o both_o so_o in_o his_o own_o example_n he_o show_v the_o practic_a and_o experience_n of_o this_o truth_n in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o the_o roman_n for_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o can_v not_o do_v the_o good_a he_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 19_o 22._o &_o 23._o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n he_o will_v not_o that_o he_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n but_o at_o the_o same_o time_n find_v another_o law_n in_o his_o member_n rebel_a and_o make_v war_n against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n and_o plain_o say_v that_o when_o he_o be_v thus_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n it_o be_v no_o more_o he_o that_o do_v it_o but_o the_o sin_n that_o be_v the_o sinful_a corruption_n that_o dwell_v in_o he_o regenerate_v §_o sect_n 2._o that_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o seven_o of_o the_o roman_n speak_v of_o this_o conflict_n in_o himself_o as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v now_o that_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o speak_v this_o of_o himself_o as_o he_o be_v unregenerate_a as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o nor_o as_o he_o be_v under_o the_o law_n as_o other_o will_v have_v it_o in_o his_o state_n of_o humiliation_n and_o preparation_n to_o his_o conversion_n and_o so_o consequent_o not_o of_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n but_o between_o the_o conscience_n and_o the_o corrupt_a will_n it_o may_v easy_o appear_v by_o the_o scripture_n itself_o for_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o write_v in_o the_o preterperfect-tense_n what_o he_o have_v 7._o arminius_n in_o rom._n 7._o be_v in_o time_n past_a but_o in_o the_o present-tense_n as_o his_o state_n be_v when_o he_o write_v this_o epistle_n and_o beside_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o speak_v of_o himself_o do_v plain_o evince_v this_o which_o can_v be_v true_o attribute_v to_o a_o man_n unregenerate_a or_o under_o the_o law_n and_o only_o in_o his_o preparation_n to_o his_o regeneration_n but_o be_v proper_a unto_o they_o who_o be_v convert_v and_o in_o part_n sanctify_v for_o first_o he_o allow_v not_o the_o evil_a he_o do_v and_o consent_v unto_o the_o law_n that_o it_o be_v good_a and_o therefore_o his_o conscience_n and_o judgement_n be_v in_o part_n enlighten_v and_o rectify_v he_o will_v the_o good_a he_o do_v not_o and_o the_o evil_n which_o he_o do_v that_o he_o nill_v and_o therefore_o his_o will_n be_v in_o part_n regenerate_v he_o hate_v the_o evil_a he_o do_v and_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n after_o the_o inner_a man_n and_o therefore_o his_o affection_n be_v in_o part_n sanctify_v he_o do_v not_o the_o evil_n which_o be_v commit_v but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o there_o be_v a_o sore_a conflict_n between_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o of_o his_o member_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o whole_a man_n he_o be_v in_o part_n regenerate_v final_o he_o desire_v earnest_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o corruption_n and_o profess_v that_o with_o his_o mind_n he_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n though_o his_o flesh_n serve_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v not_o the_o slave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n as_o all_o be_v who_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o under_o the_o law_n but_o the_o
which_o remain_v unregenerate_a struggle_v and_o hinder_v and_o when_o this_o will_v embrace_v the_o evil_a or_o refuse_v the_o good_a the_o regenerate_a part_n resist_v and_o oppose_v and_o this_o be_v that_o law_n which_o the_o apostle_n say_v he_o find_v in_o himself_o namely_o that_o when_o he_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o he_o and_o that_o when_o he_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n after_o the_o inner_a man_n be_v see_v another_o law_n in_o his_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 21._o 23._o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o the_o captivity_n of_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n from_o whence_o arise_v a_o notable_a difference_n between_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o regenerate_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a which_o though_o they_o be_v all_o one_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o act_n and_o deed_n do_v yet_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o agent_n and_o manner_n of_o do_v for_o the_o regenerate_a man_n can_v 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pleasure_n of_o sin_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o though_o by_o his_o flesh_n he_o be_v draw_v not_o only_o in_o his_o will_n to_o embrace_v but_o also_o in_o his_o action_n to_o practice_v some_o grievous_a sin_n yet_o he_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o that_o in_o his_o heart_n he_o hate_v every_o false_a 118._o psal_n 119._o 100l_n 118._o way_n and_o that_o he_o will_v have_v respect_n to_o god_n statute_n continual_o but_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n though_o he_o sometime_o feel_v some_o pang_n of_o conscience_n check_v he_o for_o his_o sin_n so_o as_o he_o can_v secure_o sleep_v in_o they_o without_o disturbance_n yet_o he_o like_v and_o love_v they_o with_o all_o his_o heart_n he_o willing_o obey_v his_o sinful_a lust_n he_o please_v and_o delight_v himself_o in_o they_o neither_o do_v any_o thing_n trouble_v he_o but_o the_o fear_n of_o a_o guilty_a conscience_n apprehend_v and_o expect_v deserve_v punishment_n so_o that_o he_o invert_v the_o apostle_n speech_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o say_v the_o evil_a i_o love_v that_o do_v i_o not_o but_o the_o good_a i_o hate_v that_o do_v i._n 9_o §_o sect._n 2._o the_o regenerate_a man_n can_v at_o all_o time_n do_v the_o evil_n which_o the_o flesh_n choose_v gen._n 39_o 9_o the_o effect_n which_o arise_v from_o this_o conflict_n in_o the_o action_n and_o work_n of_o the_o man_n regenerate_v be_v diverse_a first_o that_o he_o can_v do_v the_o evil_a at_o all_o time_n which_o the_o flesh_n choose_v and_o embrace_v and_o this_o joseph_n intimate_v in_o his_o denial_n of_o the_o wicked_a suit_n which_o his_o mistress_n make_v unto_o he_o how_o can_v i_o do_v this_o great_a wickedness_n and_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o what_o restrain_v he_o sure_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o fall_v into_o so_o great_a a_o wickedness_n second_o that_o he_o can_v commit_v sin_n as_o the_o wicked_a do_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o sin_n be_v depose_v from_o it_o regency_n can_v reign_v and_o rule_v in_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o in_o time_n past_a but_o be_v confine_v unto_o a_o part_n alone_o and_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v regenerate_v we_o can_v sin_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n he_o that_o commit_v sin_n 9_o 1._o joh._n 3._o 9_o be_v of_o the_o devil_n whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o seed_n that_o be_v regeneration_n or_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o spirit_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n three_o that_o he_o can_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n but_o propound_v unto_o himself_o to_o worship_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o which_o course_n though_o sometime_o he_o slip_v and_o fall_v and_o sometime_o err_v out_o of_o the_o right_a way_n for_o a_o little_a space_n yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o convict_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n and_o show_v unto_o he_o the_o digression_n and_o error_n of_o his_o life_n excit_v he_o to_o rise_v again_o after_o his_o fall_n and_o to_o return_v into_o his_o old_a and_o right_a way_n by_o renew_v his_o repentance_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o they_o who_o live_v and_o continue_v in_o know_a sin_n and_o make_v a_o daily_a practice_n of_o commit_v wickedness_n have_v not_o the_o work_n of_o regeneration_n so_o much_o as_o begin_v in_o they_o though_o they_o make_v never_o so_o glorious_a a_o profession_n and_o like_o herode_fw-la do_v many_o thing_n praiseworthy_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n 1._o §_o sect_n 3._o by_o reason_n of_o this_o conflict_n he_o can_v do_v the_o good_a he_o will_v gal._n 5._o 17._o rom._n 7._o 15._o 18._o heb._n 12._o 1._o second_o by_o reason_n of_o this_o conflict_n the_o man_n regenerate_v can_v do_v the_o good_a he_o will_v nor_o yield_v that_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o god_n law_n which_o it_o require_v and_o he_o desire_v so_o the_o apostle_n out_o of_o his_o own_o experience_n say_v that_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n so_o that_o we_o can_v do_v the_o thing_n that_o we_o will_v and_o again_o what_o i_o will_v that_o do_v i_o not_o but_o what_o i_o hate_v that_o do_v i._o to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a i_o find_v not_o for_o when_o he_o will_v run_v the_o christian_a race_n the_o sin_n that_o compass_v he_o do_v cling_v about_o his_o neck_n and_o either_o make_v he_o for_o weariness_n to_o sit_v down_o or_o to_o run_v forward_o slow_o and_o with_o great_a difficulty_n it_o give_v he_o such_o blow_n and_o wound_n that_o he_o be_v often_o foil_v and_o fall_v in_o his_o course_n and_o when_o he_o recover_v himself_o and_o rise_v by_o repentance_n though_o he_o labour_v and_o much_o desire_v to_o redeem_v his_o lose_a time_n with_o his_o suture_a haste_n and_o swiftness_n yet_o after_o his_o wrestle_a and_o 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conflict_n do_v not_o whole_o hinder_v and_o withdraw_v the_o regenerate_a man_n from_o perform_v of_o his_o duty_n nor_o alienate_v his_o mind_n and_o heart_n from_o the_o they_o flesh_n can_v whole_o hinder_v the_o spirit_n from_o good_a action_n yet_o it_o interrupt_v it_o in_o they_o study_n and_o embrace_v of_o godliness_n and_o righteousness_n but_o yet_o it_o still_o endeavour_v to_o do_v it_o and_o though_o it_o can_v make_v he_o to_o stand_v still_o or_o turn_v back_o again_o yet_o like_o a_o heavy_a burden_n it_o press_v he_o down_o and_o hinder_v he_o in_o his_o journey_n though_o it_o can_v make_v he_o desist_v run_v the_o christian_a race_n yet_o it_o cast_v many_o
dangerous_a as_o those_o in_o breed_v enemy_n which_o we_o nourish_v in_o our_o own_o bosom_n who_o like_o secret_a traitor_n disarm_v we_o of_o our_o chief_a weapon_n and_o munition_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assault_v with_o those_o profess_a enemy_n and_o lay_v we_o open_a and_o naked_a to_o be_v spoil_v by_o their_o invasion_n and_o wound_v by_o their_o blow_n for_o so_o be_v we_o in_o our_o creation_n through_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n furnish_v with_o such_o impenetrable_a armour_n of_o innocence_n and_o righteousness_n that_o satan_n with_o all_o his_o hellish_a army_n can_v not_o hurt_v we_o and_o therefore_o not_o be_v able_a to_o prevail_v by_o force_n and_o violence_n he_o entertain_v with_o our_o first_o parentâ_n a_o treacherous_a parley_n wherein_o he_o persuade_v they_o to_o put_v of_o their_o arm_n and_o to_o entertain_v into_o their_o soul_n a_o troop_n of_o his_o tentation_n which_o be_v no_o soon_o enter_v but_o present_o they_o vanquish_v all_o their_o force_n ransack_v their_o soul_n of_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o bring_v they_o into_o â_o miserable_a subjection_n through_o his_o hellish_a tyranny_n and_o that_o he_o may_v the_o better_o keep_v they_o in_o perpetual_a obedience_n he_o do_v not_o only_o kill_v and_o spoil_v the_o natural_a inhabitant_n god_n save_v grace_n but_o place_v even_o in_o the_o chief_a castle_n of_o their_o soul_n a_o strong_a garrison_n of_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o shall_v reserve_v this_o like_o a_o conquer_a city_n for_o his_o own_o use_n and_o as_o it_o be_v open_v the_o gate_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o tentation_n when_o as_o he_o please_v to_o make_v a_o entrance_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 4._o that_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n can_v not_o hurt_v we_o be_v they_o not_o aid_v by_o our_o own_o flesh_n and_o this_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n and_o the_o chief_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o satan_n tyrannous_a sovereignty_n and_o of_o our_o base_a thraldom_n and_o slavery_n yea_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o he_o still_o prevail_v and_o hold_v we_o captive_a to_o do_v his_o will_n for_o those_o foreign_a force_n lead_v under_o the_o conduct_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n can_v never_o vanquish_v we_o unless_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o do_v betray_v we_o into_o their_o hand_n their_o wisdom_n can_v not_o circumvent_v we_o unless_o these_o secret_a traitor_n give_v they_o continual_a intelligence_n of_o all_o advantage_n their_o malice_n and_o power_n can_v not_o hurt_v we_o if_o they_o have_v not_o a_o strong_a party_n to_o assist_v they_o in_o our_o own_o bosom_n who_o by_o their_o mutinous_a sedition_n and_o civil_a war_n weaken_v we_o and_o strengthen_v they_o neither_o can_v they_o ever_o conquer_v we_o if_o these_o intestine_a rebel_n do_v not_o open_v the_o gate_n and_o let_v in_o the_o troop_n of_o their_o tentation_n and_o therefore_o as_o i_o have_v endeavour_v to_o arm_n and_o strengthen_v the_o weak_a christian_n against_o the_o force_n of_o those_o foreign_a enemy_n so_o it_o now_o remain_v that_o i_o shall_v add_v to_o the_o former_a this_o last_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a warfare_n describe_v this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n and_o teach_v the_o christian_a with_o what_o aid_n and_o supply_n he_o must_v support_v his_o weakness_n in_o these_o dangerous_a encounter_n how_o he_o must_v keep_v under_o these_o wicked_a traitor_n and_o so_o carry_v himself_o and_o menadge_v his_o weapon_n as_o that_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n chap._n ii_o of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o diverse_a signification_n of_o it_o and_o what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o it_o in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n spirit_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o there_o be_v in_o a_o christian_n this_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n where_o first_o we_o will_v speak_v of_o the_o enemy_n which_o fight_v one_o against_o another_o in_o this_o warfare_n and_o then_o of_o their_o conflict_n in_o the_o former_a we_o will_v consider_v first_o what_o these_o enemy_n be_v and_o then_o how_o dangerous_a and_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o if_o they_o be_v not_o subdue_v &_o keep_v in_o subjection_n to_o they_o which_o fight_v on_o our_o side_n against_o they_o the_o enemy_n which_o thus_o fight_n with_o one_o another_o be_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n with_o a_o innumerable_a army_n of_o their_o motion_n and_o lust_n both_o which_o with_o all_o their_o force_n dwell_v in_o every_o true_a christian_a make_v mutual_a opposition_n the_o one_o nill_v what_o the_o other_o will_v and_o hinder_v and_o destroy_v that_o which_o the_o other_o further_v and_o advance_v this_o plain_o appear_v by_o the_o scripture_n which_o both_o discover_v this_o hostile_a dissension_n and_o contrary_a faction_n in_o the_o same_o man_n and_o the_o opposition_n and_o conflict_n which_o arise_v from_o their_o emnitie_n and_o cohabitation_n their_o natural_a division_n and_o local_a union_n so_o the_o apostle_n speak_v plain_o of_o this_o conflict_n in_o all_o christian_n gal._n 5._o 17._o 17._o joh._n 3._o 6._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o these_o be_v contrary_a one_o to_o another_o and_o particular_o in_o himself_o where_o he_o thus_o complain_v but_o i_o see_v another_o 25._o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d rom._n 7._o 25._o law_n in_o my_o member_n rebel_a or_o war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n and_o again_o i_o myself_o in_o my_o mind_n serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o with_o my_o flesh_n the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o fight_v valiant_o against_o these_o lust_n because_o they_o do_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o us._n dear_o belove_v say_v he_o i_o beseech_v you_o as_o 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i_o put_v my_o trust_n i_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a what_o man_n can_v do_v unto_o i_o sometime_o it_o be_v take_v for_o the_o body_n of_o man_n alone_o consist_v of_o many_o member_n and_o so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o cleanse_v 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v body_n and_o soul_n and_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o the_o enemy_n 2._o psal_n 79._o 2._o of_o the_o church_n have_v cruel_o give_v the_o flesh_n of_o god_n saint_n to_o the_o beast_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o be_v the_o dead_a body_n of_o god_n servant_n which_o also_o as_o he_o say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n be_v give_v to_o be_v meat_n to_o the_o fowl_n of_o the_o heaven_n sometime_o this_o word_n flesh_n signify_v the_o whole_a
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man_n as_o it_o come_v into_o the_o world_n corrupt_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n see_v he_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o mass_n of_o corruption_n and_o a_o sink_n of_o all_o filthiness_n till_o he_o be_v regenerate_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o else_o for_o that_o part_n of_o a_o christian_n which_o remain_v still_o unregenerate_a after_o his_o effectual_a call_n and_o sound_a conversion_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o former_a signification_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v all_o those_o place_n where_o unregenerate_a and_o wicked_a man_n be_v call_v flesh_n as_o where_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o that_o which_o be_v 5._o joh._n 3._o 6._o rom._n 7._o 5._o bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o motion_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n do_v work_v in_o our_o member_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o death_n and_o that_o they_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n in_o the_o late_a 8._o rom._n 8._o 8._o we_o be_v to_o understand_v it_o when_o it_o be_v apply_v unto_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v to_o signify_v the_o relic_n of_o natural_a corruption_n and_o the_o vicious_a quality_n of_o sin_n which_o still_o dwell_v and_o remain_v in_o they_o unmortify_v and_o unsubdued_a so_o the_o apostle_n complain_v that_o there_o be_v give_v he_o a_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o in_o his_o flesh_n dwell_v 25._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o rom._n 7._o 18._o 25._o no_o good_a thing_n and_o that_o in_o the_o flesh_n he_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o thus_o he_o will_v have_v the_o incestuous_a person_n deliver_v to_o satan_n for_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o spirit_n 5._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 5._o that_o be_v the_o regenerate_a man_n may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n but_o most_o plain_o and_o distinct_o do_v he_o speak_v of_o it_o where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o these_o be_v contrary_a 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o bring_v forth_o in_o the_o same_o man_n diverse_a and_o contrary_a fruit_n as_o he_o there_o at_o large_a describe_v they_o sanctification_n §._o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o flesh_n in_o this_o discourse_n signify_v the_o part_n unregenerate_a in_o a_o christian_n or_o the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n remain_v after_o sanctification_n now_o in_o this_o last_o sense_n we_o be_v to_o take_v the_o word_n flesh_n in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n understand_v thereby_o those_o relic_n of_o corruption_n which_o after_o regeneration_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o the_o corrupt_a quality_n of_o sin_n
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the_o old_a testament_n where_o the_o flesh_n signify_v that_o gross_a and_o earthy_a life_n which_o be_v filthy_o entangle_v in_o all_o absurd_a pleasure_n for_o god_n say_v to_o noah_n my_o spirit_n shall_v not_o stay_v with_o these_o man_n because_o they_o be_v flesh_n and_o yet_o noah_n himself_o be_v clothe_v and_o encompass_v with_o the_o garment_n of_o flesh_n but_o this_o be_v not_o the_o fault_n that_o offend_v god_n to_o be_v compass_v with_o flesh_n because_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o nature_n but_o in_o that_o they_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o a_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a life_n and_o therefore_o paul_n say_v they_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n and_o also_o add_v but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n not_o understand_v simple_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o flesh_n for_o so_o they_o be_v in_o it_o to_o who_o he_o write_v but_o such_o a_o flesh_n which_o be_v draw_v and_o oppress_v with_o lust_n and_o passion_n even_o as_o the_o like_a speech_n of_o our_o saviour_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v but_o you_o be_v not_o of_o the_o world_n not_o because_o they_o have_v not_o their_o habitation_n in_o the_o world_n but_o because_o they_o be_v not_o defile_v with_o worldly_a maliciousness_n and_o afterward_o more_o full_o expound_v those_o word_n you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n what_o then_o say_v he_o be_v they_o not_o in_o the_o flesh_n and_o do_v they_o go_v about_o without_o body_n what_o sense_n or_o reason_n be_v in_o such_o a_o speech_n and_o therefore_o you_o see_v that_o he_o mean_v by_o flesh_n a_o 3._o ambros_n de_fw-fr fide_fw-la resurect_v to._n 3._o fleshly_a life_n and_o thus_o also_o ambrose_n expound_v this_o place_n the_o apostle_n say_v he_o by_o deny_v those_o to_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n who_o it_o be_v manifest_a to_o have_v be_v in_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o condemn_v in_o they_o the_o substance_n of_o flesh_n but_o their_o sin_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n that_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n point_n §._o sect._n 2._o other_o testimony_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n and_o unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n many_o more_o may_v be_v add_v as_o tit._n 1._o 15._o unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieve_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o wisdom_n or_o ãâã_d or_o rom._n 8._o 7._o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d mind_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v emnitie_n against_o god_n and_o that_o the_o ãâã_d the_o col._n 2._o 18._o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d mind_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n be_v fleshly_a and_o thus_o he_o exhort_v the_o ephesian_n to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n thereby_o imply_v that_o not_o only_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n be_v natural_o corrupt_v but_o 23_o c_o eph._n 4._o 23_o also_o the_o mind_n the_o chief_a part_n of_o man_n and_o hereof_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v the_o prime_a vigour_n and_o chief_a faculty_n of_o the_o mind_n for_o what_o need_v any_o renovation_n if_o there_o be_v not_o in_o they_o the_o taynture_n of_o their_o old_a corruption_n so_o rom._n 12._o 2._o and_o be_v 2._o rom._n 12._o 2._o not_o conform_v to_o this_o world_n but_o be_v transform_v by_o the_o renew_n of_o your_o mind_n that_o you_o may_v prove_v what_o be_v that_o good_a that_o acceptable_a and_o perfect_a will_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o impli_v that_o natural_o they_o be_v corrupt_v even_o in_o the_o understanding_n part_n and_o ignorant_a of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n till_o they_o be_v renew_v and_o enlighten_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o renovation_n be_v not_o finish_v at_o once_o but_o by_o little_a and_o little_a even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o life_n according_a to_o that_o 2._o cor._n 4._o 16._o though_o our_o outward_a man_n perish_v yet_o the_o inward_a man_n be_v renew_v day_n by_o day_n again_o where_o the_o apostle_n pray_v unto_o god_n that_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v renew_v he_o plain_o intimate_v that_o they_o be_v by_o nature_n corrupt_a and_o sinful_a and_o thus_o he_o pray_v that_o the_o faithful_a thessalonian_o may_v be_v sanctify_v 23._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 23._o whole_o and_o that_o their_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o the_o ephesian_n may_v have_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o and_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n be_v in_o lighten_v they_o may_v know_v what_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o their_o call_v etc._n etc._n of_o which_o prayer_n they_o have_v great_a need_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v of_o they_o they_o together_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o gentile_n have_v their_o understanding_n 18._o eph._n 4._o 18._o darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n which_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n ephes_n 4._o 18._o final_o the_o apostle_n plain_o determine_v this_o question_n whereas_o he_o say_v that_o the_o enemy_n with_o who_o we_o wrestle_v in_o this_o christian_a warfare_n be_v not_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o spiritual_a wickedness_n even_o the_o wicked_a spirit_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n it_o §._o sect._n 3._o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n only_o be_v not_o the_o flesh_n the_o first_o take_v from_o the_o name_n that_o be_v give_v unto_o it_o unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n we_o may_v add_v many_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o only_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n or_o the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o but_o the_o sin_n and_o pollution_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n soul_n and_o body_n first_o because_o the_o name_n in_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v give_v to_o the_o flesh_n do_v intimate_v thus_o much_o for_o it_o be_v call_v the_o old_a adam_n and_o the_o old_a man_n which_o consist_v as_o well_o of_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n as_o of_o a_o 4._o omne_fw-la peccatum_fw-la caro_fw-la dicitur_fw-la ambr_n in_o eph._n â_o ezech._n 18._o 4._o natural_a body_n it_o be_v call_v sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o ambrose_n all_o sin_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o soul_n sin_v as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n as_o the_o prophet_n impli_v where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v it_o be_v call_v the_o evil_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o act_n of_o lust_a belong_v to_o the_o
soul_n and_o not_o to_o the_o body_n it_o be_v call_v the_o evil_n which_o enclose_v we_o namely_o all_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n and_o final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o law_n of_o death_n and_o law_n be_v give_v by_o the_o chief_a commander_n and_o supreme_a sovereign_n which_o as_o all_o confess_v be_v not_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n and_o herein_o the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n second_o the_o action_n reason_v 2_o which_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o flesh_n do_v prove_v this_o for_o it_o be_v say_v to_o covet_v desire_v or_o lust_n gal._n 5._o 17._o which_o be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o not_o of_o the_o body_n and_o therefore_o chrysostome_n 5._o gal._n 5._o 17_o non_fw-la hic_fw-la carnem_fw-la apellat_fw-la corpus_fw-la alioquin_fw-la quomodo_fw-la concupiscit_fw-la quandoquidem_fw-la concupiscentia_fw-la non_fw-la caânâ_n est_fw-la sed_fw-la animae_fw-la chrysost_fw-la in_o gal._n 5._o conclude_v that_o the_o apostle_n mean_v not_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n for_o otherwise_o say_v he_o how_o can_v the_o flesh_n be_v say_v to_o lust_n see_v lust_a belong_v not_o to_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n for_o the_o body_n be_v to_o be_v reckon_v among_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v move_v and_o not_o which_o move_v as_o be_v not_o âragent_n but_o a_o patient_a three_o the_o sin_n which_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o flesh_n show_v plain_o that_o we_o be_v thereby_o to_o understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o body_n so_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v up_o reason_n 3_o diverse_a fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n name_v not_o only_a adultery_n uncleanness_n 20._o cal._n 5._o 9_o 20._o murder_n drunkenness_n and_o such_o like_a but_o also_o idolatry_n witchcraft_n heresy_n which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o soul_n and_o mind_n and_o not_o proper_o and_o immediate_o of_o the_o body_n and_o this_o austin_n observe_v who_o know_v not_o say_v he_o that_o idol-seruice_n emnitie_n contention_n emulation_n stomach_n 2._o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14_o cap._n 2._o dissension_n heresy_n envy_v be_v rather_o the_o vice_n of_o the_o mind_n then_o of_o the_o flesh_n see_v it_o may_v be_v that_o for_o idolatry_n or_o some_o error_n of_o heresy_n a_o man_n may_v abstain_v from_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n where_o further_o it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o these_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o in_o the_o wicked_a and_o unregenerate_a but_o also_o in_o the_o godly_a and_o sanctify_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o flesh_n or_o part_n unregenerate_a for_o of_o such_o the_o apostle_n speak_v see_v they_o only_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n and_o they_o and_o none_o but_o they_o have_v the_o spirit_n in_o they_o lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n soul_n §._o sect._n 4._o reason_n 4._o original_a corruption_n have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n four_o the_o corruption_n of_o original_a sin_n which_o in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v be_v all_o one_o with_o the_o flesh_n have_v overspread_v not_o the_o body_n alone_o but_o also_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n &_o soul_n for_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v thereby_o deface_v which_o principal_o consist_v in_o wisdom_n original_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o these_o be_v chief_o and_o immeadiate_o seat_v not_o in_o the_o body_n but_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o in_o this_o regard_n the_o whole_a man_n the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n need_v to_o be_v wash_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n because_o all_o his_o power_n and_o part_n be_v defile_v and_o corrupt_v the_o which_o will_v better_a appear_v if_o we_o consider_v of_o some_o particular_n for_o in_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n be_v seat_v as_o in_o their_o proper_a place_n the_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n not_o only_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o natural_a 14._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 14._o man_n perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o they_o be_v foolishness_n unto_o he_o neither_o can_v be_v know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discerue_v but_o also_o the_o relic_n thereof_o remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_a for_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n and_o we_o see_v but_o as_o through_o a_o glass_n dark_o in_o which_o regard_n christ_n tell_v 38._o 1_o cor._n 13_o 38._o peter_n that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v unto_o he_o that_o our_o saviour_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n mean_v by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n human_a reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o unto_o this_o we_o may_v add_v the_o sin_n of_o infidelity_n and_o doubt_v error_n and_o heresy_n in_o the_o conscience_n also_o there_o be_v stupidity_n and_o terror_n whereby_o it_o be_v either_o asleep_a and_o observe_v not_o our_o action_n to_o approve_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o to_o accuse_v we_o for_o evil_a or_o be_v awaken_v do_v with_o horrible_a fury_n pursue_v and_o terrify_v we_o admit_v of_o no_o pacification_n in_o the_o cogitation_n and_o imagination_n vanity_n and_o much_o wickedness_n according_a to_o that_o gen._n 6._o 5._o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n see_v that_o 5._o gen._n 6._o 5._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 5._o every_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v only_o evil_a continual_o final_o in_o the_o will_n remain_v much_o averseness_n to_o good_a and_o proneness_n to_o evil_a great_a rebellion_n and_o stubbornness_n against_o god_n whereby_o we_o resist_v his_o holy_a 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o wil._n in_o respect_n whereof_o the_o prophet_n say_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v wicked_a above_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o in_o our_o will_n there_o be_v no_o inclination_n unto_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a unless_o god_n first_o work_v it_o in_o us._n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o corruption_n 5._o philip._n 2._o 12._o bernard_n de_fw-fr aduentu_fw-la domini_fw-la serm._n 5._o of_o soul_n &_o body_n according_a to_o that_o of_o bernard_n as_o say_v he_o the_o old_a adam_n be_v spread_v over_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o profess_v he_o whole_o so_o now_o let_v christ_n have_v all_o who_o have_v create_v all_o and_o redeem_v all_o and_o will_v also_o glorify_v all_o friend_n §._o sect._n 5._o reason_n 5._o because_o the_o body_n and_o spirit_n be_v not_o enemy_n but_o love_a friend_n five_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o contrary_a one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o like_o mortal_a enemy_n in_o hostile_a manner_n they_o fight_v together_o seek_v one_o another_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n but_o such_o emnitie_n be_v not_o between_o the_o soul_n 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o and_o body_n for_o than_o they_o will_v seek_v one_o another_o overthrow_n whereas_o contrariwise_o they_o mutual_o love_v and_o cherish_v the_o one_o the_o other_o and_o be_v much_o grieve_v when_o they_o must_v part_v asunder_o so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o no_o man_n 29._o eph._n 5._o 28._o 29._o ever_o yet_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n but_o nourish_v it_o and_o cherish_v it_o even_o as_o the_o lord_n the_o church_n and_o in_o this_o regard_n he_o will_v the_o husband_n to_o love_v his_o wife_n as_o his_o own_o body_n and_o this_o argument_n chrysostome_n use_v whereas_o say_v he_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n he_o speak_v of_o a_o 5._o chrysost_n in_o gal._n 5._o twofold_a knowledge_n whereof_o the_o one_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o other_o to_o wit_v not_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o virtue_n and_o maliciousness_n for_o if_o they_o shall_v be_v so_o oppose_v they_o will_v destroy_v one_o another_o as_o water_n fire_n and_o light_a darkness_n etc._n etc._n now_o whereas_o the_o opposition_n and_o fight_n be_v not_o between_o the_o body_n and_o the_o soul_n but_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n hereof_o it_o will_v clear_o follow_v that_o we_o be_v not_o by_o flesh_n to_o understand_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o quality_n of_o corruption_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o these_o enemy_n be_v of_o like_a nature_n and_o therefore_o as_o by_o the_o spirit_n we_o understand_v not_o the_o substance_n or_o essence_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n but_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o contrariwise_o we_o be_v by_o the_o flesh_n to_o understand_v not_o our_o bodily_a substance_n but_o the_o sinful_a quality_n of_o corruption_n which_o have_v defile_v soul_n and_o body_n 18._o §_o sect._n 6._o the_o sixth_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 7._o 18._o six_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o in_o he_o
that_o be_v in_o his_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n where_o the_o flesh_n can_v signify_v the_o body_n as_o it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o soul_n for_o so_o it_o be_v not_o true_a which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v see_v his_o body_n be_v not_o only_o the_o habitation_n of_o his_o soul_n but_o also_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n neither_o be_v it_o here_o the_o apostle_n purpose_v to_o distinguish_v between_o his_o soul_n and_o his_o body_n but_o between_o grace_n and_o natural_a corruption_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o remain_v unregenerate_a as_o contrariwise_o by_o spirit_n he_o understand_v the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o he_o correct_v himself_o say_v in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n because_o he_o will_v not_o be_v injurious_a to_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o his_o body_n which_o make_v he_o thus_o to_o explicate_v his_o speech_n of_o his_o flesh_n or_o part_n unregenerate_a in_o which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v not_o so_o chrysostome_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o apostle_n call_v 5._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 19_o chrysost_n in_o cal._n 5._o flesh_n not_o the_o natural_a body_n but_o the_o deprave_a will_n as_o when_o he_o say_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o again_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n what_o then_o be_v the_o flesh_n to_o be_v destroy_v why_o he_o who_o speak_v these_o thing_n be_v not_o he_o compass_v with_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n by_o flesh_n therefore_o he_o mean_v earthly_a sluggish_a and_o reckless_a thought_n so_o that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o accusation_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o fault_n of_o the_o negligent_a soul_n ââ_o §_o sect._n 7._o the_o seven_o reason_n because_o the_o body_n be_v not_o absolute_o evil_a as_o the_o flesh_n ââ_o eight_o that_o which_o be_v call_v the_o flesh_n be_v in_o other_o place_n call_v the_o evil_a concupiscence_n the_o evil_a which_o enclose_v we_o and_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o body_n be_v not_o evil_a absolute_o for_o it_o be_v the_o good_a creature_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n but_o respective_o as_o together_o with_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v taint_v &_o defile_v with_o corruption_n so_o austin_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o flesh_n that_o be_v 76._o aug._n de_fw-fr ecclesiast_fw-la dogmat_fw-la cap._n 76._o our_o body_n be_v good_a yea_o very_a good_a as_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o our_o only_a good_a god_n and_o it_o be_v not_o evil_a as_o sethianus_n ophianus_fw-la and_o patricianus_n will_v have_v it_o nor_o the_o cause_n of_o evil_a as_o florianus_n have_v teach_v nor_o yet_o compact_v of_o evil_a and_o good_a as_o manichaeus_n blaspheme_v but_o whereas_o it_o be_v good_a by_o creation_n it_o be_v at_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o mind_n make_v unto_o we_o either_o good_a or_o evil_n not_o by_o the_o change_n of_o the_o substance_n but_o by_o the_o wage_n of_o execution_n with_o who_o chrysostome_n agree_v say_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v 13._o chrysost_n in_o rom._n 7._o serm._n 13._o nor_o call_v the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n sin_n but_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o if_o we_o wise_o use_v it_o be_v exceed_v fit_a for_o the_o pursue_v of_o virtue_n neither_o be_v the_o body_n our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n but_o our_o friend_n which_o assi_v we_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o take_v our_o part_n against_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n namely_o as_o it_o be_v employ_v by_o the_o soul_n in_o pray_v fast_a watch_v hear_v the_o word_n holy_a conference_n give_v of_o alm_n and_o such_o like_a religious_a and_o christian_a duty_n so_o hierome_n testify_v that_o this_o life_n to_o mortal_a man_n be_v a_o place_n licinium_n hieron_n ad_fw-la licinium_n of_o combat_n here_o we_o fight_v that_o elsewhere_o we_o may_v be_v crown_v and_o no_o man_n can_v go_v secure_o among_o serpent_n and_o scorpion_n we_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o great_a troop_n of_o enemy_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v full_a of_o they_o the_o frail_a flesh_n which_o within_o a_o while_n will_v become_v dust_n fight_v alone_o against_o many_o etc._n etc._n for_o as_o the_o body_n partake_v with_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n so_o also_o in_o the_o state_n of_o regeneration_n the_o one_o be_v sanctify_v as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o for_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o the_o faithful_a tell_v they_o that_o they_o be_v wash_v and_o sanctify_v he_o exclude_v not_o their_o body_n but_o understand_v it_o of_o the_o whole_a person_n body_n and_o soul_n and_o this_o he_o plain_o testify_v say_v that_o the_o unmarried_a woman_n care_v for_o the_o thing_n 34._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o 1_o cor._n 7._o 34._o of_o the_o lord_n that_o she_o may_v be_v holy_a both_o in_o body_n and_o in_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o he_o exhort_v the_o corinthian_n to_o the_o wash_n and_o purge_v of_o the_o whole_a person_n have_v say_v he_o these_o gracious_a promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n so_o whereas_o he_o affirm_v that_o our_o body_n be_v temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o impli_v that_o they_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v for_o what_o communion_n can_v there_o be_v between_o light_n and_o darkness_n god_n and_o belial_n the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o pollute_a cage_n of_o unclean_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o as_o our_o soul_n be_v not_o in_o this_o life_n perfect_o regenerate_v but_o have_v remain_v in_o they_o many_o relic_n of_o corruption_n so_o our_o body_n be_v not_o quite_o without_o regeneration_n but_o be_v in_o part_n wash_v and_o purge_v by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a habitation_n for_o himself_o to_o dwell_v in_o to_o which_o purpose_n hierome_n say_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o praise_v the_o spirit_n and_o 8._o hieron_n in_o rom._n 8._o dispraise_v the_o flesh_n because_o that_o be_v good_a and_o this_o be_v evil_n see_v himself_o say_v that_o the_o virgin_n care_v for_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o she_o may_v be_v holy_a in_o body_n and_o in_o spirit_n and_o contrariwise_o do_v accuse_v the_o spirit_n say_v man_n corrupt_v in_o their_o mind_n etc._n etc._n so_o chrysostome_n say_v that_o christ_n have_v destroy_v the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o have_v make_v the_o flesh_n more_o able_a and_o spiritual_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n not_o by_o change_v the_o substance_n of_o it_o but_o by_o raise_v and_o incite_v it_o hereunto_o for_o as_o fire_n be_v join_v with_o iron_n 8._o chrys_n in_o ro._n 8._o do_v make_v the_o iron_n like_o unto_o fire_n though_o it_o remain_v the_o same_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n so_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v chaâged_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v make_v spiritual_a and_o lofty_a be_v lift_v upon_o high_a together_o with_o the_o soul_n and_o as_o the_o body_n be_v thus_o in_o part_n sanctify_v so_o also_o the_o affection_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o love_v hope_v desire_v hatred_n and_o the_o âest_n and_o be_v make_v serviceable_a to_o the_o soul_n for_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n and_o whereas_o while_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o unbelief_n they_o fight_v on_o the_o devil_n side_n and_o provoke_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o all_o wickedness_n now_o they_o forsake_v his_o camp_n and_o take_v part_n with_o the_o army_n of_o jesus_n christ_n incite_v we_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o ready_a performance_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n number_v idolatry_n witchcraft_n and_o heresy_n which_o be_v more_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o superior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n so_o contrariwise_o he_o reckon_v love_n joy_n and_o peace_n among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o 22_o gal._n 5._o 22_o be_v affection_n belong_v to_o the_o inferior_a part_n will_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o eight_o reason_n because_o the_o faithful_a be_v tempt_v to_o such_o sin_n as_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o understanding_n and_o will_n last_o even_o the_o faithful_a and_o regenerate_v be_v tempt_v not_o only_o to_o sin_n wherewith_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v delight_v as_o lust_n wantonness_n intemperance_n and_o the_o like_a 14._o jam._n 1._o 14._o but_o also_o unto_o such_o sin_n as_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o underderstanding_n and_o will_n as_o error_n heresy_n infidelity_n doubt_v of_o
col._n 1._o 13._o 1_o pet_n 1._o 14._o rom._n 13._o 12_o then_o that_o they_o be_v all_o go_v out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o become_v unprofitable_a and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n be_v call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o sinful_a lust_n be_v call_v the_o lust_n of_o ignorance_n and_o sinful_a work_n the_o work_n of_o darkness_n because_o ignorance_n be_v the_o sceptre_n of_o the_o devil_n kingdom_n by_o which_o he_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n all_o carnal_a lust_n spring_v from_o the_o blindness_n of_o the_o mind_n &_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n be_v the_o veil_n which_o hide_v all_o wicked_a work_n not_o only_o from_o other_o but_o also_o from_o their_o own_o eye_n who_o commit_v they_o and_o so_o encourage_v they_o to_o go_v in_o these_o sinful_a action_n testimony_n §._o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o chief_a actor_n of_o sin_n prove_v by_o testimony_n and_o unto_o this_o truth_n the_o ancient_n have_v give_v their_o suffrage_n and_o testimony_n chrysostome_n say_v that_o in_o every_o sin_n the_o soul_n 10._o chry._n in_o ãâ¦ã_o hom_o 21._o chrys_n in_o rom._n 7._o serm._n 10._o first_o sin_v and_o afterward_o the_o flesh_n and_o unless_o the_o soul_n be_v first_o overcome_v the_o flesh_n can_v never_o sin_v and_o expound_v those_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v say_v he_o in_o evil_a action_n or_o in_o a_o carnal_a life_n neither_o will_v he_o say_v that_o before_o time_n they_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o now_o they_o walk_v about_o without_o body_n etc._n etc._n moreover_o lest_o any_o man_n shall_v accuse_v the_o body_n he_o do_v not_o say_v which_o evil_a action_n the_o member_n themselves_o have_v wrought_v and_o do_v but_o which_o be_v wrought_v in_o our_o member_n that_o he_o may_v show_v how_o that_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o wickedness_n be_v derive_v elsewhere_o namely_o from_o our_o thought_n work_v they_o and_o not_o from_o the_o member_n which_o be_v drive_v by_o their_o motion_n for_o the_o soul_n hold_v the_o place_n of_o the_o artisan_n or_o musician_n &_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o instrument_n give_v that_o kind_n of_o sound_n or_o music_n which_o the_o musician_n make_v it_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o flesh_n if_o there_o be_v discord_n in_o the_o music_n but_o rather_o to_o the_o soul_n by_o which_o ââ_o be_v rule_v so_o write_v on_o those_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o as_o the_o gentile_n do_v not_o like_a to_o retain_v god_n in_o their_o knowledge_n god_n give_v they_o over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o convenient_a he_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n hereby_o discover_v that_o our_o sin_n do_v not_o arise_v primary_o from_o our_o body_n as_o certain_a heretic_n will_v have_v it_o but_o from_o the_o mind_n to_o wit_n from_o the_o evil_a concupiscence_n as_o it_o be_v from_o the_o fountain_n from_o which_o all_o evil_n flow_v for_o the_o mind_n be_v reprobate_a all_o other_o part_n be_v so_o too_o as_o the_o coachman_n be_v disorder_v which_o drive_v the_o coach_n all_o that_o be_v under_o his_o rule_n must_v needs_o be_v disorder_v and_o out_o 1._o ambros_n in_o rom._n 7._o fulgent_n de_fw-fr myster_n mediate_v ad_fw-la trusim_fw-la lib._n 1._o of_o frame_n so_o ambrose_n demand_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v subject_a unto_o sin_n answer_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o have_v the_o body_n corrupt_v through_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o soul_n into_o which_o sin_n choose_v itself_o to_o drive_v man_n as_o a_o captive_a unto_o it_o that_o he_o may_v do_v its_o will_n and_o fulgentius_n likewise_o say_v that_o although_o sin_n seem_v to_o be_v commit_v 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o of_o a_o man_n corporal_o yet_o it_o take_v it_o beginning_n from_o the_o heart_n neither_o be_v any_o thing_n do_v outward_o unless_o it_o be_v first_o inward_o conclude_v by_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o truth_n whereof_o truth_n itself_o have_v show_v we_o say_v that_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n so_o austin_n 2._o august_n quaest_a super_fw-la exod._n li._n 2._o c._n 2._o say_v that_o not_o in_o the_o body_n or_o inferior_a faculty_n but_o in_o the_o will_n of_o man_n be_v the_o original_n of_o all_o vice_n sin_n §_o sect._n 6._o that_o the_o body_n be_v but_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o act_v sin_n so_o likewise_o they_o teach_v that_o the_o body_n be_v but_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o can_n or_o dare_v do_v nothing_o but_o by_o the_o master_n 11._o august_n in_o psal_n 145._o serm._n 27._o t._n 10._o chrysost_n in_o rom._n 6._o ser._n 11._o appointment_n so_o augustine_n say_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o obedient_a servant_n to_o the_o soul_n this_o rule_v the_o other_o be_v rule_v the_o one_o command_v the_o other_o obey_v in_o which_o regard_n he_o will_v have_v the_o manachee_n deride_v who_o impute_v all_o sin_n unto_o the_o flesh_n the_o which_o he_o will_v have_v to_o god_n glory_n due_o praise_v and_o all_o the_o fault_n to_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o will_n chrysostome_n likewise_o compare_v the_o body_n to_o arm_n and_o weapon_n which_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v according_a to_o their_o use_n the_o soldier_n use_v they_o while_o he_o fight_v in_o defence_n of_o his_o country_n and_o the_o thief_n against_o common_a friend_n who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o country_n the_o which_o be_v not_o the_o fault_n of_o the_o weapon_n but_o of_o those_o who_o abuse_v they_o unto_o evil_n and_o so_o say_v he_o the_o body_n be_v either_o this_o or_o that_o not_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n but_o by_o the_o predominant_a direction_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o in_o another_o place_n the_o soul_n so_o use_v the_o body_n as_o the_o smith_n the_o hammer_n and_o the_o anvil_n upon_o which_o it_o forge_v and_o fashion_v the_o idol_n of_o all_o corruption_n and_o filthiness_n and_o frame_v the_o image_n of_o all_o carnal_a pleasure_n nor_o be_v the_o flesh_n the_o prompter_n and_o teacher_n of_o sin_n nor_o the_o inventor_n of_o all_o maliciousness_n or_o the_o framer_n and_o disposer_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v do_v but_o it_o be_v the_o shop_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o work_v and_o accomplish_v in_o it_o and_o by_o it_o whatsoever_o it_o effect_v thus_o seneca_n ambros_n de_fw-mi paeniten_fw-ge lib._n 1._o c._n 14._o nihil_fw-la pâcâaât_fw-la oculi_fw-la si_fw-la non_fw-la oculis_fw-la animus_n imperet_fw-la seneca_n also_o ambrose_n conclude_v you_o see_v then_o that_o the_o mind_n be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o fault_n and_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v innocent_a save_v that_o it_o be_v often_o the_o instrument_n of_o sin_n yea_o even_o the_o heathen_a man_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n can_v discern_v this_o truth_n affirm_v that_o our_o eye_n offend_v not_o if_o they_o be_v not_o rule_v and_o command_v by_o a_o evil_a mind_n sin_v §_o sect._n 7._o that_o the_o soul_n only_o proper_o sin_v yea_o so_o far_o be_v it_o off_o that_o our_o body_n shall_v be_v chief_o corrupt_v and_o the_o principal_a author_n of_o sin_n that_o if_o we_o speak_v proper_o the_o soul_n only_o sin_v and_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o soul_n alone_o be_v sinful_a and_o as_o for_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o body_n it_o be_v rather_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n then_o sin_n itself_o so_o 3._o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o c._n 3._o austin_n say_v that_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o body_n which_o clog_v the_o soul_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o first_o sin_n but_o the_o punishment_n so_o 17._o chrysost_n in_o mat_n 5._o hom_n 17._o chrysostom_n speak_v of_o our_o saviour_n speech_n concern_v the_o cut_n of_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o pull_v out_o the_o right_a eye_n he_o say_v that_o he_o intend_v not_o the_o disturb_v much_o less_o the_o destroy_n of_o the_o frame_n of_o the_o body_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o so_o to_o conceive_v for_o he_o do_v no_o where_n show_v that_o there_o be_v any_o fault_n in_o the_o body_n but_o every_o where_n convince_v the_o will_n of_o the_o evil_a for_o not_o so_o much_o the_o eye_n as_o by_o the_o eye_n the_o mind_n and_o reason_n do_v see_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o sometime_o the_o eye_n do_v not_o discern_v those_o who_o be_v present_a before_o they_o the_o mind_n and_o cogitation_n be_v otherwise_o occupy_v and_o elsewhere_o he_o plain_o affirm_v that_o the_o 32._o in._n gen_fw-la 12._o hom_n 32._o perverse_a will_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o again_o our_o mortal_a body_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o sin_n but_o our_o wicked_a will_n be_v
the_o root_n of_o 18._o io._n 1._o cor_fw-la 6._o hom_n 18._o all_o evil_a for_o why_o do_v not_o abel_n body_n make_v he_o unjust_a and_o why_o do_v not_o the_o want_n of_o body_n benefit_n the_o devil_n will_v you_o know_v the_o cause_n because_o the_o mortal_a body_n bring_v to_o man_n not_o only_o no_o detriment_n but_o much_o profit_n and_o benefit_n and_o therefore_o he_o conclude_v that_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n to_o make_v foolish_a man_n rather_o to_o accuse_v their_o body_n god_n himself_o or_o their_o neighbour_n than_o their_o corrupt_a mind_n least_o find_v the_o cause_n of_o their_o sin_v they_o shall_v pluck_v up_o the_o root_n of_o all_o their_o evil_n aquin._n §_o sect._n 8._o that_o the_o body_n be_v not_o the_o flesh_n prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o adversary_n themselves_o and_o 1._o out_o of_o tho._n aquin._n and_o thus_o have_v we_o prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n reason_n &_o father_n that_o by_o flesh_n in_o the_o 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doctrine_n which_o we_o teach_v and_o defend_v against_o they_o thus_o thomas_n aquinas_n their_o great_a school_n doctor_n extend_v the_o flesh_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n to_o the_o whole_a man_n the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n for_o write_v on_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n 3._o aquin._n in_o rom._n 7._o lect_n 3._o in_o i_o that_o be_v my_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n he_o say_v that_o in_o man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o sinner_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n neither_o in_o his_o body_n nor_o mind_n now_o this_o be_v speak_v by_o the_o apostle_n of_o himself_o and_o that_o as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o regeneration_n as_o aquinas_n a_o little_a before_o acknowledge_v and_o therefore_o must_v necessary_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a both_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o comment_v on_o these_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n he_o say_v that_o 17._o aquin._n in_o gall_n 5._o 17._o here_o be_v a_o doubt_n to_o be_v clear_v namely_o that_o see_v to_o lust_n or_o covet_v be_v a_o act_n proper_a to_o the_o soul_n therefore_o as_o it_o may_v seem_v it_o can_v agree_v with_o the_o flesh_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v to_o say_v with_o austin_n that_o the_o flesh_n be_v say_v to_o covet_v or_o lust_n in_o regard_n that_o the_o soul_n do_v lust_n or_o desire_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o eye_n be_v say_v to_o see_v when_o as_o rather_o the_o soul_n see_v by_o the_o eye_n and_o therefore_o the_o soul_n than_o lu_v by_o the_o flesh_n when_o as_o it_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v pleasant_a according_a to_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o soul_n lu_v or_o desire_v by_o itself_o when_o as_o it_o be_v delight_v in_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v according_a to_o the_o spirit_n as_o work_n of_o virtue_n and_o divine_a contemplation_n yea_o but_o if_o the_o flesh_n lu_v by_o the_o spirit_n how_o be_v it_o say_v that_o it_o lu_v against_o it_o namely_o in_o this_o respect_n as_o the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n hinder_v the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o this_o answer_n be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o if_o both_o kind_n of_o concupiscence_n come_v from_o the_o soul_n the_o one_o immediate_o the_o other_o mediate_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n this_o make_v no_o contrariety_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n as_o he_o understand_v it_o but_o only_o in_o the_o same_o act_n of_o concupiscence_n which_o be_v in_o the_o soul_n alone_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a manner_n of_o lust_a the_o one_o kind_n by_o the_o body_n the_o other_o by_o itself_o and_o therefore_o this_o answer_n will_v better_o fit_v the_o objection_n and_o agree_v with_o austin_n speech_n that_o there_o be_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o double_a concupiscence_n the_o one_o in_o the_o part_n regenerate_v which_o be_v spiritual_a the_o other_o in_o the_o part_n unregenerate_v which_o be_v carnal_a the_o which_o be_v direct_o contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o thus_o he_o may_v answer_v another_o objection_n which_o himself_o make_v against_o his_o own_o word_n for_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o spirit_n lu_v against_o the_o flesh_n he_o object_v that_o if_o we_o here_o take_v the_o spirit_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o grant_v that_o spiritual_a concupiscence_n be_v only_o against_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a it_o will_v follow_v that_o the_o flesh_n or_o body_n against_o which_o the_o spirit_n lu_v be_v evil_n which_o be_v the_o error_n of_o the_o manachee_n to_o which_o he_o answer_v that_o the_o spirit_n lu_v not_o against_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o against_o it_o desire_v only_o as_o they_o extend_v to_o superfluity_n but_o this_o answer_n cross_v his_o former_a speech_n whereby_o he_o affirm_v that_o the_o flesh_n or_o body_n have_v no_o concupiscence_n at_o all_o but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o act_n proper_a to_o the_o soul_n alone_o and_o therefore_o the_o objection_n be_v better_o satisfy_v if_o we_o say_v that_o there_o be_v not_o only_o in_o the_o regenerate_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o also_o the_o relic_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n in_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a which_o fight_v as_o contrary_n and_o enemy_n the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o but_o as_o aquinas_n affirm_v that_o concupiscence_n 4._o aquin._n in_o ro._n 7._o lect_n 3._o lect._n 4._o be_v only_o a_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o consequent_o evil_a and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n as_o well_o as_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a wherein_o he_o agree_v with_o we_o so_o also_o be_v grant_v in_o some_o place_n that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n or_o original_a sin_n which_o be_v derive_v unto_o we_o from_o our_o first_o parent_n so_o he_o say_v that_o the_o carnalitie_n which_o import_v or_o signify_v the_o rebellion_n of_o the_o flesh_n against_o the_o spirit_n proceed_v from_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n because_o it_o belong_v to_o that_o fuel_n of_o corruption_n derive_v from_o that_o sin_n so_o he_o expound_v the_o law_n of_o the_o member_n to_o be_v that_o fuel_n and_o of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o move_v we_o to_o sin_n and_o be_v the_o punishment_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n in_o we_o who_o be_v their_o posterity_n and_o yet_o more_o plain_o 2._o aquin._n in_o rom._n 8._o lect_n 2._o speak_v of_o those_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n he_o say_v that_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o flesh_n see_v the_o roman_n be_v mortal_a man_n clothe_v therewith_o but_o he_o take_v the_o flesh_n for_o the_o vice_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n according_a to_o that_o 1._o cor._n 6._o 9_o flesh_n and_o blood_n shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n so_o that_o when_o he_o say_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n the_o meaning_n be_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o vice_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n live_v as_o iâ_n be_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n point_n §._o sect._n 9_o testimony_n out_o of_o bellarmine_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n but_o much_o more_o clear_o do_v the_o arch-champion_n of_o the_o papist_n cardinal_n bellarmine_n assent_v unto_o this_o truth_n the_o flesh_n say_v he_o in_o the_o scripture_n almost_o every_o where_n be_v oppose_v to_o the_o 14._o bellarm._n de_fw-fr sacramen_fw-la eucharist_n lib._n 1._o c._n 14._o spirit_n or_o some_o thing_n else_o more_o high_a and_o heavenly_a for_o it_o do_v not_o signify_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o infirmity_n or_o corruption_n or_o humane_a and_o fleshly_a cogitation_n all_o which_o be_v to_o the_o same_o effect_n see_v
diverse_a other_o reason_n may_v be_v add_v for_o first_o this_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n because_o the_o body_n be_v the_o instrument_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o execute_v and_o put_v in_o practice_v the_o lust_n and_o desire_n of_o sinful_a concupiscence_n according_a to_o that_o rom._n 6._o 13._o neither_o yield_v you_o your_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n and_o the_o soul_n lu_v 13_o rom._n 6._o 13_o by_o the_o body_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o sin_n of_o evil_a concupiscence_n be_v attribute_v to_o the_o body_n as_o the_o instrument_n though_o the_o mind_n be_v the_o chief_a egent_fw-la even_o as_o the_o eye_n be_v say_v to_o see_v when_o as_o the_o soul_n rather_o see_v by_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o sword_n be_v say_v to_o kill_v when_o as_o it_o be_v the_o man_n rather_o that_o kill_v with_o the_o sword_n second_o because_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n do_v discover_v and_o manifest_v itself_o rather_o by_o the_o outward_a action_n of_o the_o body_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n then_o by_o the_o secret_a cogitation_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n for_o while_o this_o poison_n lurk_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n it_o be_v secret_a and_o hide_a always_o to_o other_o and_o oftentimes_o even_o to_o ourselves_o but_o than_o it_o come_v to_o be_v know_v when_o as_o it_o swell_v in_o our_o carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o break_v out_o in_o the_o sore_n of_o wicked_a action_n and_o as_o it_o fare_v in_o the_o natural_a birth_n so_o in_o this_o hellish_a brood_n of_o sin_n after_o that_o the_o devil_n or_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n have_v cast_v into_o the_o mind_n the_o curse_a seed_n of_o sin_n the_o concupiscence_n warm_v fashion_v and_o nourish_v it_o and_o so_o though_o in_o the_o first_o conception_n it_o be_v unknown_a even_o to_o the_o parent_n themselves_o that_o breed_v it_o in_o the_o further_a growth_n thereof_o by_o lust_n and_o in_o the_o birth_n by_o the_o outward_a action_n it_o be_v make_v manifest_a both_o to_o they_o and_o other_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n call_v this_o sin_n and_o corruption_n concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n not_o because_o it_o give_v unto_o it_o the_o first_o be_v in_o nature_n but_o do_v only_o first_o discover_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v bring_v it_o forth_o into_o the_o world_n three_o because_o the_o bait_n and_o allurement_n wherewith_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n entice_v we_o to_o sin_n be_v offer_v most_o usual_o unto_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n by_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o outward_a sense_n as_o riches_n honour_n and_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n for_o these_o object_n be_v tender_v to_o the_o sense_n they_o present_v they_o to_o the_o understanding_n &_o will_n which_o approve_v and_o choose_v they_o not_o care_v to_o swallow_v the_o hook_n of_o sin_n so_o they_o may_v feed_v on_o the_o bewitch_a bait_n but_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n hereof_o not_o for_o that_o the_o sense_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n do_v first_o infect_v the_o superior_a faculty_n but_o because_o be_v already_o corrupt_v they_o be_v ready_a to_o entertain_v all_o such_o wicked_a motion_n and_o as_o inferior_a servant_n do_v not_o nor_o dare_v not_o persuade_v their_o sovereign_n to_o such_o sinful_a action_n as_o be_v contrary_a to_o their_o like_n and_o odious_a unto_o they_o as_o those_o who_o be_v royal_o munificent_a and_o bountiful_a to_o base_a bribe_v and_o unconscionable_a pill_n of_o their_o people_n those_o who_o eat_v chaste_a and_o temperate_a to_o wantonness_n and_o excess_n but_o only_o unto_o such_o vice_n as_o they_o be_v by_o nature_n somewhat_o inclinable_a unto_o so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o little_a kingdom_n and_o commonwealth_n of_o man_n for_o the_o understanding_n and_o reason_n be_v first_o corrupt_v and_o fall_v from_o that_o integrity_n spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o excellency_n in_o which_o they_o be_v create_v wherewith_o they_o be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o which_o original_o they_o take_v all_o their_o delight_n and_o sweet_a contentment_n and_o now_o be_v blind_v with_o ignorance_n and_o not_o able_a to_o discern_v or_o relish_v these_o divine_a delicate_n they_o cease_v to_o live_v this_o spiritual_a life_n and_o can_v take_v no_o pleasure_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o therefore_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o all_o sensuality_n and_o willing_o entertain_v all_o corrupt_a motion_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o body_n and_o carnal_a appetite_n may_v convey_v unto_o they_o any_o earthly_a delight_n and_o thus_o the_o soul_n be_v say_v to_o lust_n by_o the_o flesh_n when_o as_o it_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v delightful_a and_o pleasant_a according_a to_o the_o flesh_n even_o as_o contrariwise_o the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o it_o create_v purity_n 10._o quid_fw-la est_fw-la secundum_fw-la carnem_fw-la ambulateâ_n carnalibus_fw-la concupiscentiâs_fw-la consentire_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n serm_n 7._o t._n 10._o be_v when_o it_o delight_v itself_o in_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a to_o which_o the_o speech_n of_o austin_n fit_v well_o what_o say_v he_o be_v it_o to_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n nothing_o else_o but_o when_o we_o consent_v to_o carnal_a lust_n and_o what_o be_v it_o to_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v to_o be_v so_o assist_v with_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o mind_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o obey_v this_o fleshly_a concupiscence_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 3._o an_o other_o reason_n why_o this_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n four_o the_o whole_a corrupt_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n be_v call_v flesh_n because_o the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n be_v give_v over_o to_o all_o sensuality_n do_v only_o desire_v and_o joy_n in_o fleshly_a delight_n and_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n whereof_o it_o fit_o have_v it_o name_n from_o the_o object_n and_o action_n about_o which_o it_o be_v whole_o exercise_v and_o this_o reason_n austin_n give_v the_o soul_n say_v he_o be_v therefore_o call_v flesh_n because_o it_o only_o desire_v 10._o anima_fw-la vero_fw-la cum_fw-la carnalia_fw-la bona_fw-la adhuc_fw-la appetit_fw-la cââo_fw-la nominatur_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr fide_fw-la et_fw-la sym._n cap._n 10._o those_o thing_n which_o be_v carnal_o good_a yea_o will_v some_o say_v but_o their_o remain_n yet_o in_o corrupt_v nature_n some_o relic_n of_o divine_a light_n and_o some_o spark_n of_o create_a wisdom_n which_o condemn_v fleshly_a pleasure_n and_o oppose_v against_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n i_o answer_v that_o there_o be_v indeed_o even_o in_o mere_a natural_a man_n some_o conflict_n between_o their_o reason_n and_o affection_n their_o conscience_n and_o concupiscence_n but_o see_v that_o common_o 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his_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o we_o by_o send_v to_o they_o daily_o new_a âiâes_n and_o ââesh_a supply_n that_o so_o in_o the_o end_n we_o may_v obtain_v the_o victory_n courageous_a §_o sect_n 6._o that_o the_o might_n of_o our_o enemy_n ãâ¦ã_o discourage_v ãâ¦ã_o courageous_a neither_o shall_v the_o power_n of_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n daunt_v and_o discourage_v we_o anâ_n so_o make_v we_o cowardly_a to_o she_o or_o yield_v ourselves_o as_o slave_n unto_o they_o because_o be_v so_o much_o too_o strong_a for_o we_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o with_o stand_v their_o fury_n or_o obtain_v victory_n but_o let_v we_o still_o remember_v that_o we_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v on_o our_o side_n we_o be_v sure_a if_o we_o will_v but_o fight_v to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n in_o the_o end_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o our_o grand_a captain_n jesus_n christ_n have_v by_o his_o death_n overcome_v sin_n and_o lead_v it_o captive_a upon_o his_o cross_n triumph_v 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strong_a in_o operation_n by_o that_o virtue_n which_o it_o receive_v from_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n spirit_n than_o a_o great_a quantity_n of_o common_a water_n whereas_o contrariwise_o the_o flesh_n though_o it_o be_v much_o great_a and_o strong_a yet_o be_v depute_v to_o mortification_n and_o have_v receive_v a_o fatal_a blow_n of_o which_o it_o daily_o languish_v and_o decay_v it_o be_v a_o giant_n indeed_o in_o strength_n and_o bigness_n but_o yet_o such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v in_o a_o deadly_a consumption_n pinâth_v away_o by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o it_o be_v whole_o abolish_v and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o spirit_n as_o a_o child_n in_o age_n statute_n yet_o be_v in_o a_o continual_a growth_n until_o it_o come_v to_o man_n estate_n and_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o jesus_n christ_n chap._n x._o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o it_o be_v more_o dangerous_a and_o pernicious_a than_o it_o power_n and_o strength_n ãâ¦ã_o §_o sect_n 1._o ãâ¦ã_o it_o now_o remain_v in_o the_o next_o place_n have_v see_v the_o power_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o we_o also_o consider_v of_o the_o policy_n of_o this_o enemy_n the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v great_a in_o itself_o so_o also_o most_o dangerous_a and_o pernicious_a unto_o us._n for_o howsoever_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v very_o great_a yet_o the_o policy_n thereof_o do_v far_o exceed_v it_o for_o be_v not_o a_o possess_a enemy_n but_o a_o secret_a traitor_n it_o be_v more_o exercise_v in_o cunning_a undermine_v of_o our_o safety_n with_o subtle_a sleight_n and_o politic_a stratagem_n then_o in_o assault_v we_o after_o a_o open_a and_o hostile_a manner_n with_o strength_n and_o violence_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n tell_v we_o by_o the_o prophet_n that_o the_o heart_n whereby_o he_o understand_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n or_o that_o part_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o remain_v unregenerate_a be_v deceitful_a above_o all_o thing_n and_o so_o desperate_o wicked_a in_o this_o depth_n of_o fraud_n that_o none_o can_v 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o know_v it_o but_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v omniscient_a and_o know_v all_o thing_n for_o howsoever_o satan_n the_o old_a serpent_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o natural_a ability_n and_o long_a experience_n may_v be_v more_o cunning_a and_o politic_a in_o himself_o yet_o his_o deceit_n be_v not_o so_o great_a in_o abuse_v and_o wrong_v we_o as_o be_v the_o deceit_n of_o our_o own_o flesh_n for_o this_o be_v a_o part_n of_o ourselves_o yea_o of_o every_o power_n faculty_n and_o member_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n it_o be_v of_o the_o privy_a counsel_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n and_o know_v our_o most_o hide_a imagination_n and_o secret_a intention_n it_o can_v take_v advantage_n of_o they_o to_o work_v our_o own_o overthrow_n where_o as_o satan_n be_v ignorant_a of_o they_o can_v by_o all_o his_o craft_n and_o subtlety_n so_o much_o endamage_v us._n and_o in_o this_o respect_n satan_n can_v deceive_v we_o unless_o our_o 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rom._n 8._o 7._o now_o this_o fraud_n and_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v most_o malicious_a in_o itself_o so_o it_o be_v most_o pernicious_a unto_o us._n the_o former_a appear_v in_o that_o it_o take_v part_n with_o sathan_n the_o wicked_a one_o against_o god_n himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v emnitie_n against_o god_n and_o that_o this_o policy_n be_v most_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o it_o be_v manifest_a first_o because_o it_o often_o prevail_v and_o much_o deceive_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n out_o of_o his_o own_o experience_n complain_v rom._n 7._o 11._o sin_n take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n deceive_v i_o in_o which_o regard_n that_o may_v just_o be_v 11._o rom._n 7._o 11._o say_v unto_o we_o which_o the_o prophet_n speak_v in_o another_o case_n trust_v you_o not_o in_o a_o friend_n put_v you_o not_o confidence_n in_o a_o guide_n keep_v the_o door_n of_o thy_o mouth_n from_o she_o that_o lie_v in_o thy_o bosom_n for_o so_o often_o and_o common_o be_v we_o hereby_o deceive_v and_o abuse_v that_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o subscribe_v to_o the_o wise_a man_n saying_n he_o that_o trust_v in_o his_o own_o heart_n be_v a_o fool_n second_o the_o perniciousnesse_n of_o this_o policy_n unto_o we_o hereby_o appear_v 26._o pro._n 28._o 26._o in_o that_o it_o tend_v unto_o no_o less_o hurt_n than_o our_o death_n and_o utter_a destruction_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o wisdom_n 6._o rom._n 8._o 6._o of_o the_o flesh_n be_v death_n and_o therefore_o he_o join_v these_o two_o together_o that_o sin_n or_o his_o sinful_a corruption_n deceive_v &_o slay_v 11._o rom._n 7._o 11._o he_o because_o
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he_o have_v finish_v his_o journey_n to_o have_v the_o full_a fruition_n of_o they_o and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n bring_v small_a joy_n and_o comfort_n with_o it_o and_o though_o it_o exceed_v in_o measure_n yet_o it_o cheer_v not_o the_o heart_n like_o the_o least_o knowledge_n of_o a_o sound_n christian_n even_o as_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o lawyer_n in_o the_o evidence_n of_o a_o man_n land_n may_v be_v great_a than_o the_o owner_n but_o yet_o he_o can_v read_v they_o with_o like_a comfort_n because_o he_o have_v no_o right_a unto_o they_o temporary_a §._o sect._n 3._o how_o we_o may_v discern_v a_o true_a iustife_v faith_n from_o that_o which_o be_v temporary_a so_o also_o hypocrite_n and_o temporary_n have_v faith_n whereby_o they_o not_o only_o know_v and_o believe_v the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v true_a but_o also_o give_v their_o assent_n unto_o they_o yea_o make_v some_o kind_n of_o application_n of_o they_o unto_o themselves_o and_o yet_o there_o be_v diverse_a essential_a difference_n between_o this_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n and_o of_o true_a believer_n for_o first_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o cause_n the_o one_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a cooperation_n of_o god_n spirit_n the_o other_o by_o satan_n &_o carnal_a corruption_n abuse_v and_o misapply_v of_o these_o promise_n in_o christ_n second_o in_o their_o ground_n for_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v ground_v upon_o god_n reveal_v truth_n but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n upon_o no_o other_o ground_n then_o the_o false_a suggestion_n of_o satan_n unwarrant_v conceit_n carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n which_o cause_n the_o hypocrite_n to_o apply_v unto_o himself_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n &_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n when_o as_o he_o be_v in_o no_o sort_n qualify_v and_o fit_v according_a to_o the_o word_n to_o receive_v or_o have_v any_o interest_n in_o they_o for_o before_o we_o can_v believe_v with_o a_o true_a faith_n we_o must_v be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v deny_v ourselves_o and_o become_v vile_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n and_o have_v a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o a_o high_a valuation_n and_o esteem_n of_o they_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n all_o which_o be_v want_v in_o the_o say_v of_o hypocrite_n three_o true_a faith_n be_v join_v with_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n for_o he_o that_o be_v assure_v that_o much_o be_v forgive_v he_o he_o love_v much_o not_o only_a god_n himself_o but_o his_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o his_o enemy_n for_o god_n sake_n and_o those_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n in_o who_o he_o discern_v the_o image_n of_o god_n mâst_o clear_o shine_v but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v always_o accompany_v with_o self-love_n make_v a_o man_n to_o value_v himself_o above_o all_o thing_n yea_o god_n himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n four_o where_o there_o be_v true_a faith_n there_o be_v always_o a_o sore_a combat_n and_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n between_o faith_n purify_n the_o heart_n and_o unbelief_n labour_v to_o retain_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o our_o ânbred_a corruption_n which_o be_v please_a or_o profitable_a but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v still_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a because_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o carnal_a presumption_n which_o be_v corrupt_a and_o sinful_a agree_v well_o with_o other_o corruption_n neither_o do_v satan_n move_v or_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o lie_v suffer_v to_o be_v move_v of_o any_o question_n because_o he_o will_v possess_v all_o thing_n in_o peace_n and_o not_o have_v his_o kingdom_n divide_v in_o itself_o second_o true_a faith_n be_v the_o instrument_n of_o a_o mutual_a donation_n for_o as_o it_o receive_v 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to_o watch_v over_o we_o and_o by_o his_o spirit_n to_o waken_v our_o conscience_n that_o they_o may_v admonish_v we_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v into_o and_o so_o prevent_v the_o commit_n of_o it_o or_o accuse_v we_o be_v fall_v that_o we_o may_v arise_v again_o by_o repentance_n and_o afterward_o be_v make_v more_o careful_a of_o our_o way_n sin_n §_o sect._n 7._o the_o seven_o policy_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o sin_n a_o seven_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o that_o which_o indifferent_a and_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n lawful_a unto_o that_o which_o be_v unlawful_a and_o sinful_a for_o whereas_o thing_n indifferent_a be_v not_o simple_o good_a but_o only_o in_o their_o right_n and_o moderate_a use_n the_o flesh_n allure_v we_o to_o abuse_v they_o through_o immoderation_n and_o excess_n whereby_o they_o become_v sinful_a and_o evil_a thus_o because_o the_o creature_n be_v good_a in_o their_o own_o 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bond_n and_o measure_n their_o caution_n and_o condition_n become_v evil_a and_o unlawful_a when_o these_o limit_n be_v exceed_v and_o these_o caution_n not_o observe_v saint_n §_o sect_n 8._o the_o eight_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n final_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n by_o propose_v unto_o we_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o that_o either_o entice_a we_o to_o embrace_v sin_n general_o because_o all_o of_o they_o general_o have_v sin_v or_o else_o allure_a we_o unto_o particular_a sin_n by_o propound_v unto_o we_o particular_a example_n and_o as_o it_o be_v special_a patron_n for_o every_o kind_n of_o wickedness_n as_o for_o example_n noah_n and_o lot_n for_o drunkenness_n david_n for_o whoredom_n and_o murder_n jeremy_n and_o jonah_n for_o murmur_v and_o impatiency_n peter_n for_o deny_v of_o christ_n and_o dissemble_v of_o our_o profession_n for_o the_o defeat_n of_o which_o deceit_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o virtue_n of_o these_o man_n and_o not_o their_o vice_n be_v propound_v unto_o we_o for_o imitation_n yea_o that_o their_o sin_n be_v âet_a before_o we_o that_o see_v their_o fall_n we_o shall_v be_v more_o watchful_a and_o wary_a or_o be_v fall_v we_o shall_v not_o despair_v but_o be_v encourage_v to_o rise_v with_o they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n final_o let_v we_o know_v that_o without_o this_o repentance_n we_o can_v have_v no_o comfort_n by_o their_o example_n and_o that_o if_o we_o do_v sound_o repent_v with_o they_o it_o will_v cause_v in_o we_o many_o a_o deep_a sigh_n and_o doeful_a groan_n and_o so_o weâ_n all_o find_v much_o more_o bitterness_n in_o our_o sorrow_n than_o we_o have_v do_v sweetness_n in_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o where_o as_o the_o delight_n be_v vain_a and_o momentary_a the_o grief_n will_v be_v great_a and_o permanent_a and_o therefore_o look_v not_o upon_o david_n sport_v himself_o in_o his_o unlawful_a lust_n but_o 6._o psal_n 38._o 6._o &_o 6._o 6._o behold_v he_o afterward_o when_o he_o be_v bow_v and_o go_v crooked_a under_o the_o weight_n of_o his_o sin_n complain_v as_o a_o man_n affright_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o conscience_n and_o reject_v of_o god_n make_v tear_n his_o food_n and_o water_v his_o couch_n with_o they_o look_v not_o upon_o peter_n save_v himself_o by_o forswear_v his_o master_n but_o behold_v he_o afterward_o weep_v bitter_o final_o look_v not_o upon_o the_o church_n delight_v herself_o with_o her_o lover_n and_o with_o that_o spiritual_a whoredom_n commit_v with_o they_o but_o listen_v unto_o her_o pitiful_a lamentation_n when_o be_v lead_v into_o captivity_n she_o be_v grievous_o afflict_v for_o her_o sin_n chap._n xv._o of_o the_o policy_n which_o the_o flesh_n use_v to_o hinder_v our_o repentance_n venial_a §_o sect_n 1._o the_o first_o policy_n be_v
suffer_v the_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o molest_v the_o apostle_n and_o the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n to_o buffet_v he_o notwithstanding_o he_o so_o earnest_o pray_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o 9_o 2_o cor._n 12._o 9_o they_o that_o the_o al-sufficiency_n of_o his_o grace_n assist_v he_o may_v appear_v and_o his_o power_n may_v be_v glorious_o manifest_v in_o his_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n second_o god_n be_v more_o glorify_v when_o as_o we_o see_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o flesh_n and_o natural_a corruption_n and_o our_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n want_v and_o many_o infirmity_n of_o our_o spiritual_a part_n be_v move_v hereby_o to_o attribute_v the_o whole_a glory_n and_o praise_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o the_o alone_a mercy_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o beginning_n and_o persect_v thereof_o and_o utter_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n do_v whole_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o the_o perfect_a and_o al-sufficient_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n where_o as_o if_o there_o be_v in_o we_o perfection_n in_o holiness_n we_o will_v hardly_o acknowledge_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v all_o in_o all_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n but_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o attribute_v something_o unto_o ourselves_o three_o the_o wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o god_n be_v more_o manifest_v and_o glorify_v when_o as_o he_o do_v his_o great_a work_n by_o contrary_a mean_n and_o cause_n which_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n will_v rather_o hinder_v they_o and_o therefore_o he_o will_v have_v we_o 9_o joh._n 9_o 41._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o 2_o cor._n 12._o 9_o blind_v that_o we_o may_v see_v foolish_a that_o we_o may_v become_v wise_a poor_a that_o he_o may_v enrich_v we_o weak_a that_o we_o may_v be_v strong_a imperfect_a in_o our_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v be_v endue_v with_o more_o perfection_n and_o final_o will_v have_v we_o pass_v by_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n that_o we_o 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little_a we_o have_v deserve_v they_o the_o more_o sensible_o do_v we_o apprehend_v their_o excellency_n when_o we_o enjoy_v they_o the_o more_o we_o have_v groan_v and_o labour_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o our_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n the_o more_o weereioyce_v when_o we_o a_o ãâ¦ã_o ed_z from_o they_o and_o our_o restore_n out_o of_o a_o state_n of_o in_o perfection_n unto_o perfection_n be_v much_o more_o acceptable_a then_o if_o we_o ãâã_d always_o be_v preserve_v in_o it_o even_o as_o iâ_n give_v we_o more_o contentment_n have_v be_v poor_a to_o be_v make_v then_o to_o be_v bear_v rich_a to_o enjoy_v our_o liberty_n after_o thraldom_n theâ_n if_o we_o have_v never_o be_v embondaged_a and_o make_v we_o more_o thank_v full_a to_o our_o benefactor_n when_o as_o by_o they_o we_o have_v be_v adopt_v then_o when_o we_o have_v be_v bear_v to_o a_o goodly_a inheritance_n and_o so_o in_o the_o like_a case_n we_o be_v more_o thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o free_v we_o from_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n by_o little_a and_o little_a then_o if_o at_o the_o first_o he_o have_v make_v we_o pure_a and_o perfect_a and_o for_o give_v we_o victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n after_o a_o painful_a and_o doubtful_a conflict_n then_o if_o we_o have_v never_o be_v assault_v but_o have_v always_o enjoy_v a_o secure_a peace_n and_o this_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o have_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o thereby_o force_v lamentable_o to_o cry_v out_o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o 25._o rom._n 7._o 24._o 25._o this_o death_n do_v present_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n mercy_n which_o have_v deliver_v he_o burst_v forth_o into_o thankful_a praise_n i_o thank_v god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n my_o lord_n last_o hereby_o we_o more_o glorify_v god_n when_o we_o be_v assure_v by_o our_o growth_n in_o sanctification_n and_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n by_o which_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o resist_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o they_o be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o begin_v continue_v and_o increase_v they_o in_o we_o which_o if_o they_o be_v always_o from_o the_o beginning_n perfect_a in_o we_o we_o will_v think_v they_o to_o be_v some_o natural_a faculty_n and_o ability_n and_o not_o give_v we_o of_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o do_v chief_o respect_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n humility_n §._o sect._n 3._o that_o this_o conflict_n ââ_o profitable_a for_o the_o faithful_a to_o train_v they_o up_o in_o humility_n second_o the_o lord_n suffer_v the_o flesh_n still_o to_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o daily_o to_o assault_v we_o because_o it_o be_v profitable_a for_o our_o own_o good_a and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n first_o because_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o train_v we_o up_o in_o humility_n which_o be_v a_o grace_n most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o to_o subdue_v our_o pride_n and_o all_o vainglorious_a conceit_n which_o above_o all_o other_o vice_n be_v most_o odious_a and_o hateful_a when_o as_o we_o see_v and_o consider_v what_o a_o miserable_a vastation_n and_o spoil_n of_o all_o those_o grace_n and_o excellent_a endowment_n which_o we_o have_v by_o creation_n sin_n have_v make_v in_o we_o how_o it_o have_v poison_v corrupt_a and_o disable_v all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n how_o it_o have_v make_v we_o unfit_a for_o any_o good_a thing_n and_o prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a and_o that_o these_o stain_n and_o blot_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n do_v in_o a_o great_a part_n remain_v in_o we_o after_o our_o regeneration_n so_o assault_v we_o with_o all_o malice_n and_o fury_n darken_v our_o understanding_n wound_v our_o conscience_n pervert_v our_o will_n harden_v our_o heart_n and_o corrupt_v and_o disorder_v all_o our_o affection_n that_o be_v we_o not_o continual_o assist_v and_o uphold_v by_o the_o spiritual_a grace_n of_o the_o almighty_a god_n we_o shall_v sink_v and_o fall_v in_o the_o conflict_n and_o be_v make_v a_o easy_a pray_v to_o our_o malicious_a enemy_n this_o may_v well_o subdue_v our_o lofty_a and_o proud_a conceit_n and_o make_v we_o pull_v down_o with_o shame_n our_o peacock_n plume_n when_o as_o we_o look_v to_o the_o foul_a foot_n of_o our_o filthy_a corruption_n see_v the_o ruin_n remain_v of_o god_n goodly_a building_n and_o how_o all_o our_o natural_a force_n do_v quite_o fail_v we_o and_o forsake_v we_o when_o as_o we_o most_o rely_v on_o they_o yea_o when_o as_o we_o see_v even_o after_o regeneration_n such_o relic_n of_o corruption_n and_o rebellion_n remain_v in_o we_o that_o do_v not_o the_o lord_n continual_o send_v unto_o we_o fresh_a aide_n of_o renew_a grace_n we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o stand_v nor_o maintain_v the_o fight_n against_o ouâ_n carnal_a corruption_n in_o consideration_n whereof_o 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do_v make_v our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v the_o flesh_n of_o the_o viper_n a_o most_o wholesome_a preservative_n and_o cordial_a for_o the_o dispel_v from_o our_o heart_n more_o dangerous_a poison_n ourselves_o §._o sect._n 4._o this_o conflict_n be_v effectual_a to_o make_v we_o deny_v ourselves_o second_o whereas_o we_o can_v be_v christ_n disciple_n unless_o we_o deny_v ourselves_o nor_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n for_o our_o justification_n unless_o we_o renounce_v our_o own_o nothing_o can_v be_v more_o effectual_a to_o this_o purpose_n than_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n for_o when_o we_o plain_o discern_v that_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o ourselves_o to_o rest_v upon_o for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o god_n justice_n this_o will_v make_v we_o to_o flee_v unto_o christ_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o his_o perfect_a and_o al-sufficient_a righteousness_n and_o to_o make_v we_o whole_o to_o rely_v upon_o he_o for_o 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our_o spiritual_a grace_n exercise_v and_o manifest_v in_o the_o conflict_n and_o then_o be_v approve_v he_o will_v give_v we_o a_o proportion_n of_o glory_n according_a to_o the_o propertion_n of_o our_o grace_n so_o our_o saviour_n promise_v not_o to_o the_o soldier_n which_o lie_v quiet_o in_o their_o garrison_n assault_v with_o no_o enemy_n but_o to_o they_o who_o fight_v overcome_v that_o they_o shall_v sit_v with_o he_o on_o his_o throne_n clothe_v with_o white_a raiment_n and_o shall_v eat_v of_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n and_o this_o order_n paul_n use_v in_o 3_o apoc._n 2._o &_o 3_o lay_v hold_n on_o these_o bless_a hope_n first_o to_o fight_v the_o combat_n and_o then_o to_o receive_v the_o crown_n i_o have_v say_v he_o fight_v a_o good_a fight_n
be_v liken_v to_o a_o filthy_a harlot_n which_o by_o her_o allure_a bait_n entice_v to_o commit_v folly_n with_o she_o upon_o which_o follow_v the_o conception_n and_o birth_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n tell_v 15._o i_o be_o 1._o 14._o 15._o we_o that_o from_o within_o even_o in_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v the_o sinful_a 19_o mat_n 14._o 18._o 19_o flesh_n and_o natural_a corruption_n which_o chief_o reside_v in_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n adultery_n fornication_n murder_n theft_n covetousness_n wickedness_n deceit_n lasciviousness_n a_o evil_a eye_n blasphemy_n pride_n foolishness_n etc._n etc._n contrary_n to_o this_o be_v the_o lust_a of_o the_o spirit_n which_o endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o &_o persevere_v good_a motion_n &_o inclination_n in_o we_o as_o good_a meditation_n in_o the_o mind_n good_a resolution_n in_o the_o will_n good_a desire_n and_o affection_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v conformable_a and_o agreeable_a to_o the_o holy_a will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n thus_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v a_o unction_n from_o 10._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 10._o the_o holy_a one_o whereby_o we_o know_v all_o thing_n and_o saint_n paul_n exhort_v we_o not_o to_o quench_v the_o spirit_n that_o be_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o as_o it_o be_v spark_n from_o the_o fire_n so_o david_n i_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n who_o have_v give_v i_o 7._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 19_o psal_n 16._o 7._o counsel_n my_o reins_n also_o instruct_v i_o in_o the_o night_n season_n that_o be_v those_o sweet_a meditation_n and_o motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n secret_o in_o the_o night_n season_n put_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o the_o prophet_n esay_n say_v that_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o faithful_a shall_v hear_v a_o voice_n behind_o they_o say_v this_o be_v the_o 21._o esa_n 30._o 21._o way_n walk_v you_o in_o it_o when_o they_o turn_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o when_o they_o turn_v to_o the_o left_a which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v not_o only_o of_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n minister_n outward_o speak_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n but_o also_o of_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n secret_o by_o the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n for_o so_o our_o saviour_n according_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v send_v his_o spirit_n the_o comforter_n who_o shall_v convince_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n righteousness_n and_o judgement_n and_o that_o when_o he_o be_v come_v he_o shall_v lead_v the_o faithful_a into_o all_o truth_n and_o reveal_v unto_o they_o thing_n to_o 13._o joh._n 16._o 8._o 13._o come_v spirit_n §_o sect._n 6._o the_o second_o many_o end_n at_o which_o the_o flesh_n aim_v in_o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n the_o second_o main_a thing_n at_o which_o the_o flesh_n aim_v in_o this_o conflict_n be_v either_o to_o repress_v and_o smother_v the_o good_a motion_n and_o inclination_n which_o the_o spirit_n excit_v and_o 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 so_o when_o the_o spirit_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v some_o good_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n of_o justice_n or_o mercy_n it_o will_v labour_v to_o quench_v this_o motion_n and_o to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o it_o either_o by_o allure_a we_o utter_o to_o neglect_v it_o and_o to_o spend_v our_o time_n rather_o in_o pursue_v worldly_a vanity_n or_o by_o persuade_v we_o that_o there_o be_v such_o difficulty_n in_o it_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v possible_o able_a to_o compass_v and_o achieve_v it_o or_o if_o we_o do_v that_o it_o will_v not_o be_v worth_a our_o labour_n or_o final_o by_o entice_a we_o to_o defer_v and_o delay_v it_o because_o we_o may_v be_v fit_a or_o have_v better_a opportunity_n to_o perform_v it_o hereafter_o then_o at_o this_o present_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n say_v that_o through_o this_o opposite_a lust_a of_o the_o flesh_n we_o can_v do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v but_o if_o it_o can_v 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o persuade_v we_o either_o utter_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n which_o he_o command_v or_o to_o defer_v they_o till_o we_o get_v some_o better_a opportunity_n than_o it_o will_v endeavour_v to_o inturrupt_v and_o distract_v we_o in_o they_o and_o to_o stain_v they_o with_o our_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v acceptable_a as_o when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o pray_v or_o hear_v the_o word_n it_o will_v put_v into_o our_o mind_n worldly_a cogitation_n and_o wander_a thought_n that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o intend_v these_o holy_a exercise_n or_o else_o oppress_v our_o heart_n with_o drowsy_a dulness_n deadness_n of_o spirit_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n so_o as_o we_o can_v perform_v they_o with_o any_o cheerfulness_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n complain_v namely_o that_o when_o he_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n he_o see_v another_o law_n in_o his_o member_n 23._o rom._n 7._o 22._o 23._o war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n 6._o esa_n 64._o 6._o and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o our_o best_a righteousness_n become_v like_o a_o monstrous_a cloth_n and_o why_o our_o best_a prayer_n need_v to_o be_v perfume_v with_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o christ_n intercession_n before_o they_o can_v ascend_v unto_o god_n and_o become_v sweet_a incense_n in_o his_o nostril_n flesh_n §_o sect._n 7._o the_o end_n at_o which_o the_o spirit_n aim_v in_o lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n contrariwise_o the_o spirit_n labour_v and_o endeavoueeth_n to_o suppress_v and_o subdue_v those_o evil_a motion_n which_o the_o flesh_n raise_v in_o we_o and_o still_o move_v we_o to_o take_v the_o first_o and_o best_a opportunity_n of_o serve_v god_n and_o do_v his_o will_n so_o also_o it_o purify_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n from_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o make_v we_o to_o labour_n and_o strive_v against_o our_o infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n that_o we_o may_v with_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o heart_n perform_v all_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o when_o in_o these_o our_o endeavour_n we_o come_v short_a of_o our_o desire_n through_o this_o sinful_a flesh_n which_o do_v so_o easy_o encompass_v we_o it_o move_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o imperfection_n 1._o hhb_n 12._o 1._o and_o still_o more_o and_o more_o to_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o more_o perfection_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o keep_v under_o this_o body_n of_o corruption_n beat_v it_o as_o it_o be_v black_a and_o blue_a that_o he_o may_v hold_v it_o with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o in_o subjection_n whereof_o when_o he_o fail_v and_o be_v 24._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27._o rom._n 7._o 23._o 24._o either_o hinder_v from_o do_v good_a or_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n he_o make_v lamentable_a complaint_n of_o these_o rebellious_a lust_n and_o not_o content_v himself_o with_o that_o portion_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n unto_o which_o he_o have_v attain_v he_o forget_v what_o be_v past_a and_o still_o do_v labour_n and_o strive_v to_o attain_v unto_o 12._o phil._n 3._o 12._o more_o perfection_n and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n master_v and_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n so_o as_o it_o can_v have_v full_a liberty_n and_o take_v it_o full_a swinge_n in_o sin_n as_o it_o desire_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o 9_o 1_o joh_n 3._o 9_o seed_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v namely_o like_o the_o unregenerate_a with_o full_a swing_n and_o consent_n of_o will_n because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n chap._n v._o of_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n mind_n §_o sect._n 1._o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o mind_n but_o let_v we_o descend_v to_o some_o particular_n and_o consider_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n and_o that_o both_o the_o superior_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n in_o the_o superior_a as_o both_o the_o mind_n and_o the_o will_n whether_o we_o consider_v they_o several_o or_o joint_o concern_v the_o former_a the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v but_o in_o part_n renew_v and_o regenerate_v the_o relic_n etc._n est_fw-la mihi_fw-la mens_fw-la duplex_fw-la altera_fw-la bona_fw-la et_fw-la boni_fw-la sequax_fw-la at_o
and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n be_v willing_a to_o die_v that_o he_o may_v yield_v obedience_n to_o his_o father_n will_n and_o perfect_a the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o yet_o as_o one_o say_v vtrobique_fw-la christus_fw-la neutrobique_fw-la peccatum_fw-la christ_n in_o both_o but_o sin_n in_o neither_o unregenerate_a §_o sect._n 2._o that_o this_o conflict_n be_v not_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a second_o this_o conflict_n be_v not_o at_o all_o in_o those_o who_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o unsanctified_a for_o in_o these_o one_o of_o the_o combatant_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n be_v want_v &_o they_o be_v whole_o rule_v by_o the_o flesh_n under_o their_o chief_a commander_n satan_n who_o kingdom_n be_v not_o divide_v in_o the_o carnal_a man_n but_o he_o quiet_o reign_v without_o any_o resistance_n and_o possess_v all_o in_o peace_n neither_o be_v there_o in_o he_o any_o power_n of_o opposition_n for_o he_o be_v not_o only_o sick_a but_o stark_o dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o there_o be_v not_o any_o spark_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v whole_o from_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v carnal_o mind_v be_v death_n but_o to_o be_v spiritual_o mind_v be_v 2._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 4._o eph._n 2._o 2._o life_n and_o peace_n satan_n throne_n be_v set_v up_o in_o they_o and_o he_o reign_v not_o only_o like_o a_o king_n but_o also_o like_o a_o god_n in_o the_o child_n of_o unbelief_n have_v not_o only_a their_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n but_o even_o their_o heart_n &_o soul_n their_o will_n and_o affection_n at_o his_o command_n so_o as_o they_o be_v neither_o able_a nor_o willing_a to_o make_v any_o resistance_n but_o yield_v unto_o he_o cheerful_a obedience_n the_o flesh_n as_o satan_n viceroy_n also_o rule_v in_o they_o and_o they_o willing_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o it_o reign_v in_o their_o mortal_a body_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v yea_o in_o the_o most_o excellent_a part_n of_o their_o soul_n the_o mind_n 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o and_o understanding_n for_o their_o wisdom_n be_v earthly_a carnal_a 15._o jam._n 3._o 15._o and_o devilish_a stand_v in_o direct_a emnitie_n against_o god_n &_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n they_o do_v only_o mind_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n 7_o rom._n 8._o 7_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n join_v both_o these_o together_o as_o 3._o eph._n 2._o 3._o be_v all_o one_o fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o as_o they_o be_v whole_o flesh_n so_o all_o their_o action_n be_v fleshly_a 6._o joh._n 3._o 6._o and_o carnal_a for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o which_o iâ_n bear_v of_o 5._o rom._n 7._o 5._o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o motion_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n do_v 19_o rom._n 6_o 17._o 19_o work_v in_o our_o member_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o death_n and_o 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contentation_n spring_v thankfulness_n whereby_o we_o ascribe_v all_o we_o have_v receive_v unto_o god_n as_o be_v his_o gift_n and_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v do_v render_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n whereas_o contrariwise_o those_o who_o be_v wicked_a and_o unregenerate_a howsoever_o they_o rejoice_v in_o the_o fruit_n oâ_n of_o his_o temporal_a benefit_n yet_o not_o in_o he_o for_o they_o do_v not_o give_v unto_o he_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n but_o rather_o glory_n in_o themselves_o and_o sacrifice_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v unto_o their_o 16._o hab._n 1._o 16._o own_o net_n and_o kiss_v their_o hand_n as_o though_o by_o their_o own_o wisdom_n and_o providence_n industry_n and_o painful_a endeavour_n they_o have_v make_v themselves_o owner_n of_o all_o these_o thing_n whereby_o they_o be_v move_v to_o a_o high_a and_o proud_a conceit_n of_o their_o excellency_n and_o sufficiency_n and_o in_o comparison_n of_o themselves_o to_o contemn_v 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lord_n with_o faith_n and_o hope_n meekness_n and_o patience_n for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o these_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v become_v effectual_a and_o profitable_a for_o the_o end_n for_o which_o they_o use_v they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n who_o expect_v and_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n more_o than_o they_o who_o watch_v for_o 6._o psal_n 130._o 6._o the_o mourning_n and_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o servant_n look_v to_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o master_n and_o of_o the_o maiden_n unto_o the_o hand_n of_o her_o mistress_n 2._o psal_n 123._o 2._o so_o his_o eye_n wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n until_o he_o have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o but_o yet_o the_o faithful_a do_v not_o so_o look_v after_o more_o increase_v of_o spiritual_a grace_n as_o that_o they_o forget_v to_o be_v thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o that_o measure_n which_o they_o have_v already_o receive_v but_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v no_o natural_a endowment_n but_o god_n free_a and_o gracious_a gift_n which_o of_o mere_a love_n he_o have_v grant_v unto_o they_o without_o any_o their_o desert_n deny_v they_o to_o many_o other_o which_o be_v by_o nature_n as_o good_a as_o they_o this_o make_v they_o not_o only_o for_o the_o present_a to_o enjoy_v the_o grace_n they_o have_v receive_v with_o contentation_n and_o much_o comfort_n and_o spiritual_a rejoice_v but_o also_o to_o lead_v and_o magnify_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o they_o and_o to_o render_v unto_o he_o all_o thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o his_o gracious_a gift_n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o event_n and_o success_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n conflict_n §_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n receyve_v in_o this_o conflict_n the_o last_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o event_n and_o success_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o they_o which_o be_v twofold_a the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o repuse_n and_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n receive_v and_o suffer_v through_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o second_o be_v the_o victory_n and_o triumph_n of_o the_o spirit_n over_o it_o the_o first_o be_v temporary_a and_o last_a only_o for_o a_o time_n the_o other_o permanent_a and_o everlasting_a concern_v the_o former_a the_o spirit_n be_v often_o foil_v in_o this_o combat_n when_o as_o by_o the_o subtlety_n or_o violence_n of_o the_o flesh_n it_o be_v hinder_v in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n and_o allure_v or_o forcible_o draw_v to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n of_o which_o the_o apostle_n complain_v i_o see_v say_v he_o another_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o 22._o rom_n 7._o 21._o 22._o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n and_o again_o i_o find_v then_o a_o law_n that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o i_o the_o which_o happen_v either_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o want_v of_o watchfulness_n and_o spiritual_a care_n to_o keep_v the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o us._n of_o which_o foil_n there_o follow_v two_o notable_a effect_n the_o first_o be_v unfeigned_a and_o bitter_a grief_n and_o sorrow_n for_o our_o slip_n and_o fall_v the_o other_o a_o earnest_n and_o fervent_a desire_n to_o rise_v again_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o have_v regain_v the_o victory_n to_o subdue_v and_o keep_v it_o under_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o the_o church_n which_o find_v her_o fail_n and_o fall_n into_o sin_n pitiful_o complain_v and_o cry_v out_o unto_o god_n for_o help_v o_o lord_n why_o have_v thou_o make_v we_o to_o err_v from_o thy_o way_n and_o harden_v our_o heart_n from_o thy_o fear_n return_v for_o thy_o servant_n sake_n the_o tribe_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n 17_o esa_fw-la 63._o 17_o wherein_o we_o may_v observe_v a_o apparent_a difference_n between_o the_o false_a of_o the_o faithful_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a for_o whereas_o these_o be_v fall_v willing_o do_v live_v and_o lie_v in_o their_o sin_n with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n the_o godly_a be_v surprise_v at_o unaware_o or_o be_v overcome_v through_o their_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o tentation_n do_v mourn_v and_o grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o labour_n to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o whereas_o they_o yield_v unto_o it_o voluntary_a and_o cheerful_a obedience_n as_o unto_o their_o lawful_a king_n and_o sovereign_a the_o other_o be_v hold_v under_o a_o forcible_a and_o tyrannical_a subjection_n do_v bewail_v their_o thraldom_n and_o be_v never_o at_o rest_n till_o they_o have_v find_v out_o some_o mean_n to_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o it_o 24._o §_o sect._n 2._o that_o from_o the_o foil_n of_o the_o spirit_n arise_v earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n rom._n 7._o 24._o and_o from_o hence_o arise_v vehement_a and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n like_o that_o of_o the_o holy_a apostle_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o the_o needle_n in_o the_o dial_n which_o be_v touch_v with_o a_o loadstone_n may_v by_o a_o forcible_a motion_n turn_v &_o wind_n too_o and_o fro_o but_o will_v never_o stand_v fix_v and_o steadfast_a till_o it_o bend_v unto_o it_o own_o proper_a point_n so_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o regenerate_v touch_v with_o god_n holy_a spirit_n howsoever_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o
for_o as_o we_o be_v not_o so_o to_o pamper_v it_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v become_v a_o fit_a slave_n for_o the_o flesh_n so_o we_o be_v not_o so_o to_o afflict_v and_o weaken_v it_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v make_v unfit_a for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n so_o the_o same_o author_n say_v that_o sometime_o while_o we_o do_v immoderate_o 14._o gregor_n moral_a lib._n 30._o chap._n 14._o withstand_v our_o natural_a desire_n we_o thereby_o increase_v the_o misery_n of_o necessity_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v a_o certain_a kind_n of_o art_n of_o continency_n and_o temperance_n to_o be_v learn_v so_o as_o we_o may_v not_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n for_o oftentimes_o while_o it_o be_v restrain_v more_o than_o be_v fit_a it_o be_v weaken_v and_o disable_v for_o the_o exercise_n of_o good_a work_n and_o so_o a_o man_n be_v make_v unfit_a for_o pray_v and_o preach_v and_o such_o like_a duty_n while_o with_o undiscreete_a 14._o saepe_fw-la vero_fw-la dum_fw-la âââllo_fw-la hostem_fw-la insequimur_fw-la etiam_fw-la civem_fw-la quem_fw-la diligimâs_fw-la truâidamâs_fw-la et_fw-la saepe_fw-la dum_fw-la quasi_fw-la concivi_fw-la parcimus_fw-la ad_fw-la praelium_fw-la hostem_fw-la ââârimus_fw-la greg_n moral_a lib._n 80._o cap._n 14._o have_v he_o will_v at_o once_o cheake_v the_o enticement_n to_o vice_n for_o we_o have_v our_o body_n give_v we_o as_o helper_n of_o our_o spiritual_a intention_n and_o as_o in_o they_o dwell_v âhe_n provocation_n to_o lust_n and_o wantonness_n so_o they_o also_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o well-doing_n but_o oftentimes_o while_o in_o they_o we_o pursue_v a_o hate_a enemy_n we_o do_v unaware_o kill_v a_o belove_a friend_n and_o while_o we_o spare_v a_o friend_n we_o nourish_v a_o enemy_n to_o fight_v against_o us._n prevail_v §_o sect_n 8._o that_o we_o must_v take_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o weapon_n and_o armour_n whereby_o it_o most_o prevail_v the_o last_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o spoil_v our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n of_o it_o armour_n munition_n and_o weapon_n wherewith_o it_o fight_v against_o we_o imitate_v herein_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o philistine_n who_o will_v not_o suffer_v their_o eneme_n to_o have_v any_o sword_n or_o spear_n nor_o yet_o any_o smethy_a to_o forge_v they_o in_o or_o smith_n to_o make_v they_o and_o so_o shall_v we_o get_v a_o easy_a conquest_n when_o as_o our_o enemy_n be_v disarm_v and_o leave_v naked_a have_v neither_o mean_n to_o defend_v himself_o nor_o offend_v us._n now_o these_o weapon_n be_v those_o fiery_a lust_n and_o those_o dart_n and_o spear_n of_o temptation_n wherewith_o the_o flesh_n encounter_v we_o and_o force_v we_o as_o much_o as_o in_o it_o lie_v to_o commit_v sin_n either_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n or_o action_n of_o which_o we_o be_v to_o deprive_v the_o flesh_n by_o take_v away_o the_o matter_n whereof_o they_o be_v make_v and_o all_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o they_o as_o near_o as_o we_o can_v or_o if_o we_o can_v prevent_v their_o make_n yet_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a we_o be_v to_o wring_v these_o weapon_n out_o of_o our_o enemy_n hand_n and_o to_o turn_v the_o point_n and_o edge_n of_o they_o against_o himself_o by_o take_v occasion_n from_o these_o temptation_n to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n of_o perform_v some_o holy_a duty_n contrary_a unto_o it_o as_o when_o it_o encounter_v we_o with_o wicked_a thought_n to_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o of_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o divine_a and_o spiritual_a meditation_n when_o it_o provoke_v we_o to_o corrupt_v and_o sinful_a speech_n which_o either_o tend_v to_o god_n dishonour_n to_o the_o disgrace_n of_o our_o neighbour_n or_o wound_v of_o our_o own_o soul_n that_o we_o take_v occasion_n by_o this_o temptation_n to_o utter_v some_o godly_a and_o whole_a some_o discourse_n tend_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o hearer_n and_o final_o when_o it_o tempt_v we_o to_o any_o evil_a action_n to_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o of_o be_v more_o forward_o unto_o all_o religious_a duty_n and_o more_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n or_o if_o we_o have_v not_o power_n enough_o then_o to_o pull_v these_o weapon_n out_o of_o our_o enemy_n hand_n then_o must_v we_o use_v all_o diligence_n and_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v break_v the_o point_n and_o blunt_v the_o edge_n of_o they_o that_o they_o may_v not_o pierce_v &_o wound_v we_o or_o at_o least_o so_o to_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o the_o christian_a be_v ãâ¦ã_o r_o especial_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n and_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o by_o the_o one_o we_o may_v be_v be_v of_o these_o fiery_a dart_n and_o cruel_a blow_n of_o temptation_n and_o by_o the_o other_o beat_v back_o our_o enemy_n and_o put_v he_o to_o flight_n and_o be_v all_o way_n thus_o well_o appoint_v let_v we_o continual_o stand_v upon_o our_o fence_n watch_v with_o a_o quick_a and_o vigilant_a eye_n on_o which_o side_n or_o part_v our_o enemy_n strike_v at_o we_o whether_o on_o the_o right_a side_n with_o temptation_n of_o prosperity_n or_o on_o the_o left_a side_n with_o temptation_n of_o adversity_n and_o affliction_n whether_o it_o assault_v our_o head_n with_o error_n and_o heresy_n or_o our_o heart_n with_o unlawful_a lust_n our_o ear_n with_o rot_a and_o corrupt_a speech_n or_o our_o eye_n with_o wanton_a and_o wicked_a object_n that_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o observe_v to_o what_o part_n the_o blow_n be_v intend_v we_o may_v instant_o cast_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n between_o it_o and_o we_o and_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n fight_v with_o the_o devil_n make_v a_o contrary_a thrust_n or_o blow_v against_o our_o enemy_n and_o so_o not_o only_o defend_v ourselves_o but_o also_o offend_v he_o by_o wound_v foyl_a or_o put_v he_o to_o flight_n and_o all_o these_o be_v require_v by_o the_o apostle_n in_o our_o 9_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 8._o 9_o conflict_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o first_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v sober_a pine_a and_o famish_v they_o by_o withdraw_v all_o provision_n of_o food_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v nourish_v then_o that_o have_v on_o the_o whole_a christian_a armour_n we_o shall_v keep_v watch_n and_o ward_n that_o we_o be_v not_o surprise_v on_o the_o sudden_a nor_o receive_v any_o wound_n for_o want_n of_o vigilancy_n and_o last_o that_o we_o shall_v resist_v they_o steadfast_a in_o the_o 7._o jam._n 4._o 7._o faith_n which_o if_o we_o do_v they_o will_v not_o stand_v to_o it_o but_o betake_v themselves_o to_o a_o shameful_a flight_n chap._n xvi_o of_o other_o mean_n whereby_o the_o flesh_n may_v be_v subdue_v and_o overcome_v enemy_n §_o sect._n 1_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o and_o over_o our_o enemy_n now_o have_v thus_o far_o proceed_v in_o the_o withdraw_n of_o all_o mean_n whereby_o the_o flesh_n be_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v we_o must_v not_o rest_v here_o but_o in_o the_o next_o place_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v subdue_v and_o overcome_v and_o first_o of_o all_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a and_o diligent_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o and_o over_o our_o enemy_n not_o only_o to_o prevent_v all_o occasion_n whereby_o it_o may_v circumvent_v and_o surprise_v we_o at_o unaware_o but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v take_v the_o fit_a opportunity_n and_o best_a advantage_n for_o the_o kill_n and_o crucify_a of_o all_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o this_o careful_a watch_n be_v most_o necessary_a for_o in_o this_o life_n we_o get_v not_o a_o full_a conquest_n over_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o we_o have_v get_v the_o better_a in_o many_o conflict_n have_v put_v it_o to_o shameful_a flight_n wound_v weaken_v it_o and_o bring_v it_o in_o subjection_n as_o a_o captive_a and_o bondslave_n yet_o still_o it_o be_v plot_v and_o practise_v new_a treason_n for_o the_o atchive_n whereof_o it_o have_v great_a advantage_n for_o it_o not_o only_o lie_v about_o our_o city_n wall_n but_o even_o in_o every_o secret_a corner_n of_o our_o street_n and_o no_o soon_o do_v our_o foreign_a enemy_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n besiege_v and_o assault_v we_o but_o present_o this_o lurkle_a traitor_n be_v ready_a to_o open_v the_o gate_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o let_v they_o in_o to_o join_v with_o they_o to_o work_v our_o overthrow_n in_o which_o regard_n who_o will_v not_o appoint_v a_o continual_a centinel_n and_o keep_v a_o very_a narrow_a watch_n who_o will_v give_v any_o place_n to_o carnal_a security_n and_o careless_o sleep_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o danger_n who_o can_v walk_v secure_o among_o serpent_n and_o scorpion_n and_o rest_v quiet_o in_o his_o bed_n when_o the_o envious_a man_n watch_v about_o his_o house_n with_o a_o purpose_n to_o fire_n and_o burn_v it_o here_o in_o
rule_n be_v that_o we_o withstand_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o sinful_a lust_n the_o three_o rule_n in_o resist_v and_o assault_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v that_o we_o withstand_v it_o in_o all_o occasion_n which_o it_o take_v and_o mean_n which_o it_o use_v to_o prevail_v against_o we_o and_o that_o we_o do_v with_o equal_a care_n avoid_v and_o shun_v they_o as_o we_o do_v the_o sinful_a lust_n themselves_o or_o the_o wicked_a action_n unto_o which_o they_o do_v âncline_v aââ_n tempt_v us._n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o this_o shall_v be_v unto_o we_o the_o occasion_n of_o the_o great_a security_n if_o we_o will_v not_o only_o careful_o slay_v sin_n but_o also_o the_o 141._o chrysost_n âd_a pop_n antâât_fw-la hom._n 15._o t._n 5._o col._n 141._o mean_n whereby_o they_o do_v supplant_v we_o etc._n etc._n for_o aâ_n he_o who_o go_v upon_o the_o edge_n of_o a_o steep_a and_o craggy_a rock_n though_o he_o fall_v not_o yet_o with_o fear_n 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fornication_n adultery_n or_o other_o uncleanness_n must_v turn_v away_o his_o eye_n from_o behold_v vanity_n and_o keep_v they_o under_o covenant_n that_o they_o look_v not_o with_o wanton_a glance_n upon_o a_o woman_n 10_o job._n 31._o 1._o geni_fw-la 39_o 10_o and_o shut_v his_o ear_n against_o filthy_a communication_n and_o obscene_a jest_n which_o wicked_a man_n as_o the_o bawd_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o flesh_n do_v use_n to_o defile_v our_o heart_n and_o allure_v we_o unto_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o the_o apostle_n have_v forbid_v 4_o eph._n 5._o 3._o 4_o fornication_n and_o uncleanness_n do_v in_o the_o next_o place_n forbid_v the_o name_n of_o they_o together_o with_o filthy_a and_o foolish_a talk_n and_o dishonest_a and_o scurrilous_a jest_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o those_o sin_n for_o if_o david_n give_v himself_o to_o ease_v and_o sloth_n and_o suffer_v his_o eye_n to_o gaze_v on_o strange_a beauty_n be_v over_o take_v and_o foil_v by_o his_o sinful_a flesh_n how_o shall_v we_o stand_v and_o get_v the_o victory_n over_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n if_o we_o give_v they_o the_o advantage_n of_o mean_n and_o opportunity_n thus_o he_o who_o will_v not_o hearken_v unto_o the_o flesh_n solicit_v he_o to_o theft_n &_o sacrilege_n must_v not_o with_o achan_n cast_v a_o lust_a eye_n upon_o the_o wedge_n of_o gold_n and_o babilonish_a garment_n nor_o look_v upon_o his_o neighbour_n vineyard_n with_o a_o greedy_a desire_n to_o have_v it_o from_o the_o owner_n though_o it_o be_v upon_o a_o just_a price_n see_v if_o he_o can_v thus_o prevail_v he_o be_v ready_a in_o the_o next_o place_n which_o ahab_n to_o wrest_v and_o wring_v it_o from_o he_o with_o wrong_n and_o cruelty_n in_o a_o word_n if_o we_o will_v resist_v the_o flesh_n tempt_v we_o unto_o any_o sin_n let_v we_o not_o entertain_v the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o they_o when_o it_o offer_v they_o unto_o us._n but_o principal_o let_v we_o avoid_v the_o society_n and_o company_n of_o wicked_a man_n which_o be_v the_o devil_n broker_n and_o the_o flesh_n bawd_n to_o solicit_v we_o unto_o all_o evil_a for_o though_o they_o do_v not_o find_v we_o like_v unto_o themselves_o yet_o if_o we_o consort_v with_o they_o they_o will_v make_v we_o such_o like_v unto_o those_o who_o be_v taint_v with_o the_o plague_n or_o leprosy_n which_o be_v ready_a with_o their_o contagion_n to_o infect_v those_o who_o be_v sound_n do_v keep_v they_o company_n so_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v us._n he_o that_o walk_v with_o wise_a man_n shall_v be_v wise_a but_o a_o companion_n of_o fool_n shall_v be_v destroy_v and_o the_o 20._o pro._n 13._o 20._o son_n of_o syrach_n he_o that_o touch_v pitch_n shall_v be_v defile_v therewith_o 1._o eccl._n 13._o 1._o and_o he_o that_o have_v fellowship_n with_o a_o proud_a man_n shall_v be_v like_a unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o david_n have_v resolve_v to_o keep_v god_n law_n do_v first_o banish_v from_o he_o evil_a compapany_n 115._o psal_n 119._o 115._o away_o say_v he_o from_o i_o you_o wicked_a i_o will_v keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o my_o god_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n forbid_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n do_v use_v this_o phrase_n that_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o fellowship_n with_o they_o imply_v that_o if_o we_o keep_v company_n with_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n we_o shall_v hardly_o restrain_v ourselves_o from_o their_o work_n and_o action_n now_o if_o any_o shall_v pretend_v that_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n of_o too_o great_a preciseness_n and_o stricktnes_n yea_o of_o difficulty_n and_o impossibility_n to_o avoid_v these_o mean_n and_o occasion_n or_o to_o bridle_v our_o appetite_n and_o carnal_a lust_n from_o seek_v after_o they_o let_v such_o know_v that_o if_o we_o can_v restrain_v they_o from_o these_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o oftentimes_o in_o and_o for_o themselves_o be_v not_o much_o desirable_a much_o less_o shall_v they_o be_v able_a to_o restrain_v and_o curb_v in_o their_o unruly_a lust_n when_o as_o they_o have_v once_o get_v the_o advantage_n of_o these_o opportunity_n and_o when_o be_v mad_a and_o headstrong_a in_o themselves_o they_o have_v these_o goad_n and_o spur_n in_o their_o side_n to_o prick_v they_o forward_o sin_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o 4_o rule_n that_o we_o resist_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o sin_n the_o four_o rule_n for_o the_o resist_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v somewhat_o like_o the_o former_a namely_o that_o we_o withstand_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o sin_n and_o labour_n to_o quench_v our_o fiery_a lust_n when_o they_o be_v first_o kindle_v in_o us._n as_o soon_o as_o sin_n appear_v to_o be_v sin_n and_o make_v unto_o we_o the_o least_o show_n of_o evil_n we_o must_v present_o flee_v
cherish_v will_v insensible_o grow_v first_o to_o a_o blade_n and_o then_o to_o a_o ear_n and_o so_o bring_v forth_o a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o therefore_o our_o best_a course_n be_v to_o prevent_v the_o cast_n of_o it_o into_o the_o ground_n or_o if_o it_o be_v sow_v quick_o to_o weed_n and_o pull_v it_o up_o by_o the_o root_n it_o be_v a_o plant_n of_o the_o devil_n plant_v which_o be_v easy_o pluck_v up_o when_o it_o be_v new_o set_v but_o if_o we_o let_v it_o grow_v till_o it_o be_v deep_o root_v we_o shall_v not_o stock_n it_o up_o 594._o vitia_n corporis_fw-la non_fw-la sunt_fw-la sinenda_fw-la coalescere_fw-la sed_fw-la in_o exordijâ_n statim_fw-la enecanda_fw-la sunt_fw-la etc._n etc._n hillarius_n eâarrat_fw-la in_o psal_n 36._o p._n 594._o without_o great_a difficulty_n nor_o cut_v it_o down_o when_o it_o be_v grow_v to_o a_o great_a tree_n without_o many_o blow_n and_o much_o labour_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o we_o must_v not_o suffer_v these_o fleshly_a vice_n to_o grow_v and_o spring_v but_o we_o must_v present_o kill_v they_o in_o their_o first_o beginning_n for_o these_o lust_n prove_v dangerous_a when_o they_o be_v grow_v to_o their_o strength_n and_o be_v come_v to_o ripeness_n they_o be_v hardly_o kill_v and_o it_o be_v much_o more_o easy_a to_o pull_v they_o up_o when_o they_o first_o spring_n to_o cut_v they_o down_o when_o they_o be_v young_a and_o to_o writhe_v they_o which_o way_n we_o will_v when_o they_o be_v tender_a and_o flexible_a carnal_a corruption_n be_v best_a kill_v in_o the_o root_n &_o while_o yet_o it_o remain_v hide_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o have_v not_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o our_o word_n and_o action_n the_o which_o be_v best_a do_v when_o as_o we_o often_o yea_o continual_o lop_v this_o tree_n off_o unrighteousness_n and_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v never_o suffer_v it_o to_o bear_v any_o fruit_n for_o as_o the_o spirit_n be_v soon_o quench_v when_o as_o we_o smother_v the_o flame_n thereof_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n by_o restrain_v they_o from_o have_v any_o vent_n and_o as_o this_o tree_n of_o god_n plant_n be_v soon_o kill_v in_o the_o root_n if_o we_o will_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o his_o due_a time_n and_o season_n and_o contrariwise_o if_o we_o let_v it_o have_v a_o free_a passage_n increase_v to_o a_o great_a flame_n and_o the_o more_o fruit_n it_o bear_v the_o more_o lively_a and_o strong_a it_o wax_v the_o many_o act_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n increase_v and_o strengthen_v the_o habit_n of_o these_o grace_n in_o we_o so_o fare_v it_o also_o with_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n the_o more_o vent_n we_o give_v these_o fiery_a lust_n in_o our_o word_n and_o action_n the_o more_o hot_o they_o rage_n and_o burn_v and_o the_o only_a way_n to_o extinguish_v and_o quench_v they_o be_v by_o stop_v the_o vent_n and_o return_v upon_o they_o their_o own_o flame_n and_o smoke_n the_o more_o fruit_n of_o wickedness_n these_o tree_n of_o unrighteousness_n bear_v the_o more_o they_o may_v bear_v and_o the_o mean_n to_o strengthen_v these_o lust_n be_v to_o fulfil_v they_o for_o habit_n be_v strengthen_v and_o intend_v when_o as_o they_o be_v exercise_v in_o their_o act_n and_o every_o actual_a sin_n add_v to_o our_o habitual_a corruption_n leave_v behind_o it_o a_o blot_n and_o stain_v in_o our_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v make_v more_o apt_a and_o active_a to_o the_o commit_n of_o more_o wickedness_n example_n §_o sect_n 5._o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o give_v way_n to_o the_o first_o motion_n unto_o sin_n show_v by_o example_n and_o this_o will_v manifest_o appear_v by_o example_n in_o the_o scripture_n because_o cain_n do_v not_o repent_v of_o his_o prophanesse_n and_o wicked_a envy_n towards_o his_o brother_n he_o proceed_v to_o horrible_a murder_n because_o solomon_n give_v way_n to_o the_o excessive_a use_n of_o lawful_a pleasure_n they_o bring_v he_o unto_o those_o that_o be_v unlawful_a &_o not_o repent_v of_o they_o he_o be_v draw_v by_o carnal_a whoredom_n with_o strange_a woman_n to_o spiritual_a whoredom_n with_o strange_a go_n so_o jonas_n not_o mortify_v his_o privy_a pride_n which_o make_v he_o to_o respect_v his_o own_o credit_n more_o than_o god_n glory_n be_v move_v thereby_o to_o flat_a disobedience_n and_o open_a rebellion_n and_o give_v way_n to_o his_o impatiency_n he_o fall_v to_o direct_v chide_v with_o god_n and_o that_o after_o he_o have_v so_o large_o taste_v of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n in_o his_o marvelous_a deliverance_n thus_o samson_n not_o quench_v at_o the_o first_o his_o fiery_a lust_n be_v move_v by_o they_o to_o marry_v with_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o church_n contrary_a to_o his_o commandment_n and_o holy_a david_n give_v place_n to_o sloth_n be_v draw_v first_o to_o gaze_v on_o a_o strange_a woman_n then_o to_o lust_n then_o to_o commit_v the_o fact_n of_o adultery_n and_o not_o seasonable_o repent_v of_o this_o sin_n to_o add_v unto_o it_o one_o more_o heinous_a the_o murder_n of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n thus_o herode_fw-la not_o repent_v of_o his_o incest_n cut_v of_o john_n the_o baptist_n his_o head_n and_o judas_n nourish_v his_o covetousness_n grow_v discontent_v with_o christ_n service_n because_o it_o yield_v no_o more_o profit_n and_o then_o betray_v and_o sell_v his_o lord_n and_o master_n for_o thirty_o piece_n of_o silver_n who_o can_v not_o be_v value_v with_o many_o world_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o by_o these_o man_n harm_n learn_v wisdom_n and_o labour_n to_o mortify_v our_o corruption_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n in_o their_o first_o and_o weak_a degree_n see_v if_o out_o of_o our_o security_n we_o neglect_v this_o duty_n they_o will_v gather_v more_o and_o more_o strength_n and_o like_o carrion_a crow_n have_v seize_v upon_o we_o will_v call_v other_o to_o join_v with_o they_o until_o at_o last_o they_o grow_v so_o strong_a and_o numerous_a that_o we_o shall_v be_v utter_o unable_a to_o withstand_v or_o overcome_v they_o chap._n xviii_o of_o three_o other_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n transgress_v §_o sect._n 1._o we_o must_v think_v no_o sin_n so_o small_a as_o that_o we_o may_v willing_o commit_v it_o to_o which_o end_n consider_v 1_o that_o by_o the_o least_o sin_n god_n law_n be_v transgress_v the_o five_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v of_o those_o who_o desire_v to_o resist_v and_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o esteem_v any_o sin_n so_o small_a and_o venial_a as_o that_o we_o may_v safe_o give_v it_o entertainment_n and_o continue_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n but_o contrariwise_o that_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o even_o for_o the_o least_o sin_n &_o flee_v from_o they_o with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o diligence_n by_o how_o much_o we_o be_v natural_o more_o apt_a to_o neglect_v they_o as_o slight_v and_o of_o no_o great_a importance_n for_o as_o one_o say_v it_o be_v not_o the_o least_o thing_n in_o man_n life_n to_o neglect_v such_o thing_n as_o seem_v to_o offic_n non_fw-fr est_fw-fr minimum_fw-la in_o vita_fw-la hominum_fw-la negligere_fw-la minima_fw-la etc._n etc._n euseb_n emissen_v ad_fw-la monach_n hom._n 5._o cic._n 1._o de_fw-fr offic_n be_v least_o &_o i_o know_v not_o concern_v what_o fault_n we_o may_v be_v secure_a set_n we_o must_v be_v judge_v even_o for_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n and_o give_v a_o account_n of_o our_o idle_a word_n and_o thought_n and_o even_o the_o heathen_a orator_n can_v say_v that_o we_o be_v with_o great_a diligence_n to_o avoid_v those_o vice_n which_o seem_v so_o small_a that_o they_o be_v not_o know_v of_o the_o most_o to_o be_v fault_n to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o even_o by_o the_o least_o sin_n god_n law_n be_v transgress_v his_o justice_n violate_v and_o his_o wrath_n provoke_v and_o we_o must_v not_o esteem_v that_o to_o be_v small_a which_o do_v offend_v his_o infinite_a majesty_n to_o this_o purpose_n hierome_n say_v well_o i_o do_v not_o know_v how_o we_o can_v celantiam_fw-la hieron_n de_fw-fr ratione_fw-la pie_n vivendi_fw-la ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la esteem_v that_o a_o light_a sin_n which_o be_v commit_v in_o contempt_n of_o god_n and_o he_o be_v most_o wise_a who_o do_v not_o so_o much_o consider_v what_o be_v command_v as_o who_o he_o be_v that_o have_v command_v it_o nor_o the_o extent_n and_o quantity_n of_o the_o government_n as_o the_o dignity_n of_o he_o that_o displicent_fw-la ne_fw-fr consideres_fw-la quod_fw-la parua_fw-la sint_fw-la peccata_fw-la sed_fw-la quod_fw-la magnus_fw-la sit_fw-la deus_fw-la cvi_fw-la displicent_fw-la govern_v and_o again_o do_v not_o consider_v the_o smallness_n of_o thy_o sin_n but_o the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o
thou_o have_v be_v faithful_a over_o a_o few_o thing_n i_o will_v make_v thou_o ruler_n over_o many_o thing_n enter_v thou_o into_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o lord_n your_o honour_n in_o all_o humble_a service_n to_o be_v command_v john_n downame_n the_o content_n of_o the_o first_o book_n of_o this_o christian_a warfare_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n chap._n 1._o contain_v a_o introduction_n into_o the_o follow_a discourse_n wherein_o be_v show_v that_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v many_o mighty_a and_o dangerous_a especial_o our_o own_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o §_o 1_o that_o we_o be_v to_o expect_v no_o peace_n in_o this_o life_n but_o to_o fight_v against_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n §_o 2_o that_o we_o be_v daily_o assault_v with_o foreign_a force_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n §_o 3_o that_o our_o outward_a enemy_n be_v not_o so_o dangerous_a as_o our_o own_o flesh_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n §_o 4_o that_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n can_v not_o hurt_v we_o be_v they_o not_o aid_v by_o our_o own_o flesh_n chap._n 2._o of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o divers_a signification_n of_o it_o and_o what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o it_o in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n §_o 1_o that_o there_o be_v in_o every_o christian_a this_o fight_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n §_o 2_o of_o the_o divers_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n flesh_n and_o first_o as_o it_o be_v take_v for_o thing_n material_o subsist_v §_o 3_o of_o the_o divers_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n flesh_n take_v for_o accident_n and_o quality_n §_o 4_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v take_v for_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n §_o 5_o that_o the_o flesh_n in_o this_o discourse_n signify_v the_o unregenerate_a part_n in_o a_o christian_n chap._n 3._o what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o discourse_n §_o 1_o that_o the_o word_n spirit_n be_v diversty_a take_v in_o the_o scripture_n §_o 2_o that_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o discourse_n signify_v the_o part_n regenerate_v §_o 3_o that_o this_o combat_n be_v not_o maintain_v by_o bare_a quality_n alone_o but_o as_o they_o be_v back_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o satan_n the_o wicked_a spirit_n §_o 4_o the_o former_a point_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n §_o 5_o that_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o dwell_v in_o we_o essential_o more_o than_o in_o other_o creature_n §_o 6_o that_o the_o faithful_a have_v special_a right_n even_o unto_o the_o very_a essence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o that_o he_o dwell_v in_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o efficacy_n chap._n four_o of_o the_o erroneous_a conceit_n of_o the_o papist_n who_o by_o the_o flesh_n understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensual_a faculty_n only_o §_o 1_o that_o the_o papist_n propound_v unto_o we_o a_o friend_n to_o fight_v against_o in_o steed_n of_o our_o enemy_n §_o 2_o that_o the_o chief_a doctor_n of_o the_o papist_n by_o flesh_n understand_v the_o body_n §_o 3_o that_o the_o papist_n in_o their_o pure_a doctrine_n understand_v by_o the_o flesh_n our_o body_n and_o the_o inferior_a and_o sensitive_a faculty_n only_o §_o 4_o that_o the_o practice_n of_o popish_a mortification_n plain_o show_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n they_o understand_v the_o body_n only_o §_o 5_o that_o the_o popish_a doctor_n be_v to_o be_v just_o tax_v for_o teach_v this_o doctrine_n and_o the_o people_n for_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n §_o 6_o that_o our_o opposition_n against_o the_o papist_n in_o this_o doctrine_n be_v very_o necessary_a chap._n v._o that_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n only_o be_v not_o the_o flesh_n prove_v by_o testimony_n and_o reason_n §_o 1._o 2_o the_o point_n prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n §_o 3_o reason_n prove_v that_o the_o body_n only_o be_v not_o the_o flesh_n the_o 1_o take_v from_o the_o name_n and_o the_o 2_o from_o the_o action_n and_o the_o 3_o from_o the_o sin_n which_o be_v attribute_v unto_o it_o §_o 4_o the_o 4_o reason_n because_o original_a sin_n have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n §_o 5_o the_o 5_o reason_n because_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v friend_n and_o not_o enemy_n §_o 6_o the_o 6_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apost_n rom._n 7._o 18_o §_o 7_o the_o 7_o reason_n because_o the_o body_n be_v not_o absolute_o evil_a as_o the_o flesh_n be_v §_o 8_o the_o 8_o reason_n because_o the_o faithful_a be_v tempt_v to_o such_o sin_n as_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o understanding_n and_o will_n chap._n vi_o testimony_n of_o father_n prove_v that_o the_o body_n alone_o be_v not_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o the_o point_n prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o augustine_n chrysostome_n gregory_n hierome_n basill_n and_o theodoret_n §_o 2_o that_o satan_n have_v assault_v not_o only_o the_o body_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n §_o 3_o that_o no_o part_n be_v more_o corrupt_v than_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n §_o 4._o 5_o that_o the_o soul_n chief_o sin_v and_o in_o it_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n §_o 6_o that_o the_o body_n be_v but_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o act_v of_o sin_n §_o 7_o that_o the_o soul_n only_o proper_o sin_v §_o 8._o 9_o that_o the_o body_n be_v not_o the_o flesh_n prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o adversary_n themselves_o chap._n vii_o objection_n of_o the_o adversary_n answer_v whereby_o they_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n be_v the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o first_o objection_n because_o this_o our_o enemy_n be_v usual_o call_v the_o flesh_n §_o 2._o 3_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n §_o 4_o the_o second_o objection_n ground_v on_o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27._o answer_v §_o 5_o the_o three_o objection_n ground_v on_o rom_n 12._o 6._o answer_v §_o 6_o the_o four_o objection_n because_o the_o chief_a poison_n of_o corruption_n be_v to_o be_v discern_v in_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n answer_v §_o 7_o the_o last_o objection_n because_o certain_a sin_n be_v proper_a to_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n answer_v chap._n viii_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a enemy_n first_o because_o it_o be_v exceed_o malicious_a §_o 1_o that_o by_o the_o flesh_n alone_o we_o be_v expose_v to_o all_o danger_n §_o 2_o that_o in_o the_o flesh_n dwell_v nothing_o that_o be_v good_a §_o 3_o that_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_n be_v in_o the_o flesh_n §_o 4_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o wickedness_n §_o 5_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v more_o malition_n than_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n §_o 6_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n §_o 7_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o deprivation_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o of_o the_o deface_a of_o god_n image_n in_o us._n §_o 8_o that_o the_o flesh_n bring_v we_o into_o a_o most_o base_a condition_n §_o 9_o that_o while_o we_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n we_o can_v please_v god_n §_o 10_o that_o the_o flesh_n set_v man_n at_o emnitie_n against_o god_n §_o 11_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o punishment_n §_o 12_o that_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o more_o dangerous_a because_o it_o be_v mask_v under_o the_o colour_n of_o friendship_n §_o 13_o how_o we_o may_v defeat_v the_o malicious_a treason_n of_o the_o flesh_n chap._n ix_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o enemy_n exceed_v powerful_a &_o mighty_a §_o 1_o the_o flesh_n be_v to_o the_o unregenerate_a a_o mighty_a king_n and_o to_o the_o regenerate_a a_o powerful_a tyrant_n §_o 2_o of_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v consider_v in_o itself_o §_o 3_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v mighty_a be_v compare_v with_o the_o spirit_n §_o 4_o of_o the_o multitude_n of_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n §_o 5_o that_o the_o power_n of_o our_o enemy_n shall_v make_v we_o shake_v off_o all_o security_n §_o 6_o that_o the_o might_n of_o our_o enemy_n shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o the_o fight_n but_o make_v we_o the_o more_o courageous_a chap._n x._o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o it_o be_v more_o dangerous_a and_o pernicious_a than_o it_o power_n and_o strength_n §_o 1_o that_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n be_v exceed_o pernicious_a §_o 2_o that_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v most_o pernicious_a unto_o us._n §_o 3_o that_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n shall_v make_v we_o more_o watchful_a and_o vigilant_a chap._n xi_o of_o certain_a particular_a deceit_n of_o the_o flesh_n respect_v our_o person_n §_o 1_o the_o first_o deceit_n that_o we_o be_v nothing_o so_o evil_a as_o
in_o truth_n we_o be_v §_o 3_o the_o mean_n to_o defeat_v the_o former_a policy_n the_o second_o policy_n that_o the_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o be_v much_o better_a than_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v §_o 4_o the_o mean_n to_o defeat_v this_o policy_n also_o chap._n xii_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n respect_v our_o estate_n §_o 1_o the_o first_o policy_n to_o persuade_v the_o faithful_a that_o they_o be_v hate_v of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v afflict_v §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o a_o happy_a condition_n when_o our_o estate_n be_v most_o miserable_a §_o 3_o that_o outward_a privilege_n be_v no_o sure_a testimony_n that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n love_n §_o 4_o that_o worldly_a prosperity_n be_v no_o sure_a sign_n of_o god_n love_n or_o our_o happy_a condition_n §_o 5_o that_o a_o civil_a life_n be_v no_o sure_a sign_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n §_o 6_o that_o a_o bare_a profession_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o salvation_n §_o 7_o the_o flesh_n deceit_n in_o persuade_v man_n to_o rest_n in_o external_a ceremony_n §_o 8_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o defeat_v the_o former_a policy_n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n towards_o temporary_a believer_n §_o 1_o that_o the_o flesh_n in_o a_o subtle_a manner_n deceive_v temporary_n §_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o have_v all_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n and_o first_o our_o knowledge_n §_o 3_o how_o we_o may_v discern_v a_o true_a iustifi_a faith_n from_o that_o which_o be_v temporary_a §_o 4_o of_o the_o difference_n between_o true_a and_o false_a repentance_n §_o 5_o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o of_o hypocrite_n §_o 6_o of_o the_o flesh_n deceit_n in_o move_v we_o to_o leave_v off_o from_o do_v good_a duty_n that_o we_o may_v avoid_v hypocrisy_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o allure_a and_o persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n §_o 1_o the_o 1_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o sin_n be_v no_o sin_n §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n to_o tell_v we_o that_o the_o sin_n be_v but_o small_a which_o it_o persuade_v we_o to_o commit_v §_o 3_o the_o 3_o policy_n to_o tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o commit_v lesser_a sin_n they_o will_v preserve_v we_o from_o great_a §_o 4_o the_o 4_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o some_o sin_n §_o 5_o the_o 5_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o may_v safe_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o sin_n §_o 6_o the_o 6_o policy_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o by_o degree_n to_o commit_v heinous_a sin_n §_o 7_o the_o 7_o policy_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o sin_n §_o 8_o the_o 8_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n chap._n xv._o of_o the_o pollicye_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o it_o use_v to_o hinder_v our_o repentance_n §_o 1_o the_o 1_o policy_n to_o persuade_v we_o that_o our_o common_a sin_n be_v no_o sin_n and_o our_o heinous_a sin_n small_a and_o venial_a §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n be_v to_o extenuate_v and_o cover_v our_o sin_n with_o vain_a excuse_n as_o 1_o to_o pretend_v corruption_n of_o nature_n §_o 3_o second_o the_o flesh_n teach_v we_o to_o pretend_v custom_n §_o 4_o the_o 3_o deceit_n be_v to_o pretend_v poverty_n and_o necessity_n §_o 5_o the_o 4_o policy_n be_v to_o pretend_v a_o necessity_n of_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o calling_n §_o 6_o the_o 5_o deceit_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n because_o of_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o time_n §_o 7_o the_o 6_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n because_o god_n be_v merciful_a §_o 8_o the_o 7_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o defer_v our_o repentance_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o it_o use_v to_o hinder_v we_o from_o perform_v holy_a duty_n and_o virtuous_a action_n §_o 1_o of_o the_o 1_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o blind_a our_o mind_n and_o corrupt_a our_o judgment_n that_o we_o may_v not_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_a §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n in_o allege_v the_o difficullty_n that_o be_v in_o christian_a duty_n §_o 3_o the_o 3_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o defer_v the_o do_n of_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n §_o 4_o the_o 4_o policy_n in_o move_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o fair_a promise_n and_o faint_a purpose_n §_o 5_o the_o 5_o policy_n be_v to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o more_o excellent_a duty_n by_o occasion_n of_o do_v some_o lesser_a good_a §_o 6_o the_o 6_o policy_n be_v to_o move_v we_o to_o perform_v good_a duty_n unreasonable_o §_o 7_o the_o 7_o policy_n be_v to_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v some_o present_a good_a upon_o pretence_n of_o do_v some_o great_a good_a afterward_o chap._n xvii_o of_o the_o policy_n which_o the_o flesh_n use_v to_o interrupt_v we_o in_o do_v of_o good_a duty_n and_o to_o alienate_v our_o heart_n from_o they_o §_o 1_o how_o the_o flesh_n interpose_v when_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o do_v good_a duty_n §_o 2_o how_o the_o flesh_n corrupt_v and_o poyson_v our_o best_a duty_n §_o 3_o how_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o abate_v of_o our_o zeal_n and_o to_o intermit_v virtuous_a action_n for_o a_o while_n §_o 4_o how_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o that_o which_o we_o have_v already_o do_v or_o suffer_v chap._n xviii_o of_o certain_a advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v against_o we_o in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n §_o 1_o that_o the_o flesh_n have_v great_a advantage_n against_o we_o because_o it_o dwell_v in_o us._n §_o 2_o that_o the_o daungerousness_n of_o this_o enemy_n be_v much_o increase_v by_o this_o cohabitation_n §_o 3_o the_o mean_n of_o prevent_v the_o former_a danger_n §_o 4_o of_o the_o second_o advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v namely_o that_o it_o be_v indefatigable_a and_o never_o weary_v §_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o frustrate_v the_o former_a advantage_n the_o second_o book_n intreat_v of_o the_o conflict_n itself_o and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v the_o victory_n chap._n i._o that_o there_o be_v a_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o every_o true_a christian_a §_o 1_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n to_o prove_v that_o there_o be_v this_o conflict_n in_o they_o §_o 2_o that_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o 7_o of_o the_o roman_n speak_v of_o this_o conflict_n in_o himself_o as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v §_o 3_o that_o all_o the_o regenerate_v have_v feeling_n and_o experience_n of_o this_o conflict_n §_o 4_o of_o the_o contrary_a effect_n which_o the_o christian_a feel_v in_o himself_o which_o show_v that_o this_o conflict_n be_v in_o he_o §_o 5_o the_o point_n prove_v by_o gallat_n 5._o 19_o chap._n two_o what_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n describe_v §_o 2_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n and_o first_o god_n will_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n §_o 3_o the_o second_o cause_n be_v because_o it_o be_v profitable_a for_o the_o faithful_a and_o first_o to_o train_v they_o up_o in_o humility_n §_o 4_o that_o this_o conflict_n be_v effectual_a to_o make_v we_o deny_v ourselves_o §_o 5_o by_o this_o conflict_n we_o be_v move_v the_o more_o to_o hate_v sin_n §_o 6_o that_o we_o be_v move_v hereby_o to_o flee_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a &_o frequent_a prayer_n §_o 7_o it_o serve_v to_o work_v in_o we_o patience_n and_o contentment_n §_o 8_o that_o by_o this_o conflict_n our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o world_n §_o 9_o that_o this_o conflict_n be_v suitable_a to_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v chap_n iii_o of_o the_o formal_a and_o essential_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n §_o 1_o that_o there_o be_v no_o conflict_n in_o the_o time_n of_o innocence_n §_o 2_o how_o the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o this_o conflict_n be_v begin_v in_o us._n §_o 3_o that_o there_o be_v no_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n §_o 4_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v more_o pernicious_a than_o the_o most_o dangerous_a war_n §_o 5_o that_o god_n love_v in_o send_v his_o son_n to_o redeem_v we_o make_v way_n for_o this_o conflict_n §_o 6_o that_o our_o sanctification_n
to_o understand_v by_o spirit_n in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n the_o spirit_n then_o whereof_o we_o entreat_v be_v the_o new_a man_n or_o the_o regenerate_a part_n of_o a_o christian_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a man_n renew_v unto_o god_n image_n which_o continual_o fight_v against_o and_o in_o the_o end_n overcom_v the_o flesh_n with_o all_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o 10._o ephes_n 4._o 24._o col._n 3._o 10._o this_o be_v the_o other_o champion_n in_o the_o spiritual_a combat_n which_o also_o be_v describe_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n by_o diverse_a name_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o conceive_v of_o the_o nature_n thereof_o for_o first_o it_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n both_o to_o note_v the_o cause_n and_o author_n of_o it_o which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o to_o teach_v we_o 6._o joh._n 3._o 6._o rom._n 7._o 6._o that_o it_o be_v of_o a_o simple_a pure_a and_o immortal_a nature_n and_o most_o opposite_a to_o that_o which_o be_v carnal_a earthly_a and_o sensual_a it_o be_v call_v the_o new_a man_n in_o opposition_n to_o the_o old_a adam_n and_o that_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v derive_v immediate_o from_o 10._o ephes_n 4._o 22._o col._n 3._o 10._o he_o and_o to_o point_v out_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o cause_n for_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o old_a man_n our_o first_o parent_n adam_n from_o who_o it_o be_v propagate_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o other_o be_v the_o new_a man_n or_o second_v adam_n christ_n jesus_n who_o by_o his_o spirit_n have_v regenerate_v 15._o 2_o cor._n 2._o 15._o and_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n make_v we_o to_o become_v new_a creature_n renew_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n it_o be_v call_v the_o spiritual_a man_n both_o to_o point_v out_o the_o cause_n from_o which_o it_o have_v it_o be_v 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thing_n which_o be_v divine_a and_o spiritual_a it_o be_v call_v the_o 23._o the_o joh._n 3._o â_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 23._o regenerate_v man_n to_o note_v that_o we_o have_v it_o not_o by_o natural_a propagation_n but_o by_o spiritual_a regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n whereby_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n we_o be_v bear_v unto_o god_n it_o be_v call_v the_o inner_a man_n and_o the_o 4._o the_o 1_o pet._n 3._o 4._o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n because_o it_o sway_v &_o rule_v principal_o in_o the_o soul_n mind_n and_o 16._o b_o rom._n 7._o 22._o eph._n 3._o 16._o heart_n enlighten_v the_o understanding_n &_o sanctify_v the_o will_n and_o affection_n and_o so_o make_v they_o conformable_a to_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o can_v be_v discern_v outward_o by_o the_o sense_n but_o only_o when_o it_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n thereof_o it_o be_v call_v a_o 15._o a_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 17._o gal._n 6._o 15._o new_a creature_n because_o it_o be_v no_o relic_n or_o remainder_n of_o that_o image_n of_o god_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v at_o the_o first_o create_v but_o a_o new_a work_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n by_o his_o sole_a omnipotent_a power_n make_v of_o nothing_o and_o not_o of_o any_o preaexistent_a matter_n which_o it_o find_v in_o us._n final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o law_n of_o the_o 23._o e_o rom._n 8._o 2._o &_o 7._o 23._o mind_n because_o it_o be_v engrave_v and_o write_v in_o our_o heart_n rule_v and_o govern_v we_o direct_v and_o incline_v we_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o all_o holy_a obedience_n 14._o f_o rom._n 8._o 1._o 14._o and_o incite_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n wherein_o this_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n differ_v from_o the_o law_n of_o man_n for_o although_o it_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o lawgiver_n to_o make_v man_n good_a yet_o their_o law_n do_v this_o only_a thus_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o 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spirit_n extend_v unto_o no_o member_n which_o have_v not_o connexion_n with_o the_o head_n so_o this_o holy_a spirit_n of_o life_n be_v derive_v unto_o none_o who_o be_v not_o join_v in_o communion_n with_o christ_n our_o head_n according_a to_o that_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 13._o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o 13._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 13._o we_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o because_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o spirit_n spirit_n §._o sect._n 3._o that_o this_o combat_n be_v not_o maintain_v between_o bare_a quality_n only_o but_o as_o they_o be_v back_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o satan_n the_o wicked_a spirit_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v which_o be_v the_o combatant_n in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n the_o one_o be_v that_o natural_a corruption_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n in_o which_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v the_o other_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o holiness_n whereby_o we_o be_v renew_v unto_o god_n 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ambushment_n and_o our_o friend_n through_o their_o malice_n muster_v against_o we_o as_o though_o they_o be_v our_o enemy_n that_o so_o whileft_v we_o bend_v all_o our_o force_n against_o they_o who_o oppose_v we_o in_o this_o seem_a hostility_n these_o may_v sudden_o set_v upon_o we_o and_o assault_v we_o at_o unaware_o give_v we_o deadly_a wound_n when_o we_o fear_v no_o danger_n for_o the_o plot_v and_o contrive_v of_o which_o stratagem_n they_o use_v the_o vassal_n of_o antichrist_n the_o clergy_n of_o rome_n as_o their_o chieftain_n and_o especial_a instrument_n who_o hide_v our_o true_a enemy_n the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v overspread_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n under_o the_o close_a covert_n of_o their_o cunning_a sophistry_n do_v in_o stead_n thereof_o offer_v to_o our_o view_n seem_v foe_n of_o their_o own_o fancy_v for_o by_o the_o flesh_n they_o will_v have_v we_o to_o understand_v not_o the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n 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state_n of_o corruption_n they_o here_o hence_o conclude_v that_o in_o the_o soul_n remain_v no_o part_n of_o this_o original_a corruption_n but_o only_o in_o the_o body_n all_o which_o do_v evident_o appear_v not_o only_o by_o their_o gross_a practice_n for_o if_o they_o do_v not_o imagine_v that_o the_o body_n be_v the_o chief_a cause_n of_o all_o sin_n why_o do_v they_o so_o miserable_o and_o superstitious_o afflict_v it_o place_v their_o mortification_n only_o in_o a_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o corporal_a punishment_n and_o if_o they_o do_v not_o think_v that_o the_o soul_n and_o intellectual_a faculty_n be_v pure_a and_o free_a from_o this_o corruption_n why_o do_v they_o so_o much_o magnify_v and_o extol_v it_o ascribe_v all_o our_o fall_n and_o fayling_n either_o to_o the_o body_n alone_o or_o to_o the_o reaand_n mind_n only_o through_o the_o corruption_n and_o default_n thereof_o body_n §._o sect._n 2._o that_o the_o chief_a doctor_n of_o the_o papist_n by_o flesh_n 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so_o likewise_o he_o hold_v that_o by_o the_o spirit_n part_v regenerate_v or_o inerman_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o ibidem_fw-la the_o ibidem_fw-la mind_n and_o reason_n which_o as_o he_o say_v be_v call_v the_o inner_a man_n because_o that_o be_v say_v to_o be_v man_n which_o be_v principal_a and_o chief_a in_o he_o and_o thus_o he_o oppose_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o heart_n or_o the_o mind_n and_o reason_n where_o speak_v of_o the_o apostle_n 3._o apostle_n in_o rom._n 7._o lect_n 3._o word_n i_o know_v that_o in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n there_o dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n he_o say_v that_o this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o his_o reason_n for_o in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o heart_n good_a dwell_v according_a to_o that_o ephesian_n the_o 3._o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v 5._o eph._n 3._o 17._o de_fw-fr perfect_a amoris_fw-la dei_fw-la cap._n 5._o that_o christ_n himself_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n so_o also_o lewis_n granada_n a_o 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cruelty_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o their_o mortification_n see_v corrupt_v nature_n and_o blind_a superstition_n with_o as_o strong_a a_o stream_n of_o violence_n carry_v man_n headlong_o into_o these_o inhuman_a and_o unnatural_a practice_n against_o their_o own_o person_n as_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n transport_v other_o who_o be_v licentious_a and_o profane_a to_o the_o embrace_n of_o they_o the_o which_o we_o may_v plain_o see_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o baalitish_n priest_n who_o with_o knife_n launch_v their_o own_o body_n and_o in_o the_o experience_n of_o all_o age_n among_o the_o heathen_n and_o infidel_n yea_o even_o of_o our_o own_o time_n not_o only_o among_o the_o savadges_n and_o barbarian_n but_o above_o all_o other_o among_o the_o papist_n who_o be_v all_o ready_a rather_o to_o torment_v their_o body_n then_o to_o cross_v their_o carnal_a will_n to_o torture_v the_o flesh_n rather_o than_o to_o subdue_v their_o fleshly_a lust_n yea_o even_o to_o mortify_v with_o voluntary_a penance_n their_o natural_a part_n and_o member_n rather_o than_o to_o labour_v in_o the_o crucify_a of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o to_o forsake_v any_o of_o their_o darling_n sin_n but_o especial_o my_o main_a drift_n herein_o be_v to_o discover_v our_o true_a enemy_n that_o we_o discern_v it_o from_o our_o friend_n and_o to_o show_v what_o in_o truth_n the_o flesh_n be_v that_o so_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v it_o see_v it_o be_v ready_a in_o craft_n and_o subtlety_n to_o hide_v or_o disguise_v itself_o and_o to_o substitute_v another_o in_o it_o place_n that_o so_o we_o may_v spend_v our_o strength_n in_o vain_a and_o be_v spend_v and_o tire_v in_o fight_v against_o those_o who_o be_v friend_n unto_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o easy_o overcome_v at_o the_o first_o encounter_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n chap._n v._o that_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n only_o be_v not_o the_o flesh_n prove_v by_o the_o scripture_n and_o diverse_a reason_n scripture_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n only_o be_v not_o the_o flesh_n prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o therefore_o have_v show_v what_o be_v the_o erroneous_a conceit_n of_o the_o papist_n concern_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o will_v confute_v it_o and_o prove_v that_o by_o flesh_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v not_o the_o body_n and_o inferior_a and_o sensitive_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n nor_o yet_o only_a the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o but_o also_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o principal_o of_o the_o reason_n and_o will_n which_o they_o magnify_v with_o so_o many_o praise_n and_o this_o will_v appear_v by_o the_o clear_a evidence_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n by_o strong_a and_o demonstrative_a reason_n ground_v upon_o they_o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o father_n yea_o even_o of_o the_o adversary_n themselves_o and_o first_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n and_o current_n of_o the_o scripture_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o there_o be_v much_o more_o speak_v of_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o the_o soul_n then_o of_o the_o body_n and_o in_o the_o soul_n not_o only_o of_o the_o inferior_a sensitive_a and_o animal_n faculty_n but_o also_o of_o the_o superior_a and_o intellectual_a as_o of_o the_o corruption_n and_o depravation_n of_o the_o mind_n understanding_n reason_n wisdom_n and_o will_n the_o apostle_n join_v they_o both_o together_o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o have_v therefore_o say_v he_o these_o promise_n dear_o 1._o 2_o cor._n 7._o 1._o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n where_o he_o necessary_o impli_v that_o both_o in_o himself_o &_o in_o those_o belove_a saint_n to_o who_o he_o write_v there_o be_v remain_v corruption_n and_o filthiness_n
it_o arise_v from_o our_o corruption_n that_o a_o man_n will_v take_v upon_o he_o to_o judge_v of_o divine_a matter_n after_o a_o humane_a sense_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o say_v that_o sin_n take_v proper_o 10._o bellar._n de_fw-fr amiss_o gratiae_fw-la &_o stat_fw-la peccati_fw-la lib._n 5._o c._n 10._o can_v be_v in_o the_o body_n but_o in_o the_o mind_n for_o sin_n be_v unrighteousness_n and_o unrighteousness_n true_o so_o call_v can_v there_o only_o have_v place_n where_o true_a righteousness_n have_v it_o place_n now_o who_o over_o have_v place_v righteousness_n true_o and_o proper_o take_v in_o the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n but_o why_o do_v he_o affirm_v this_o truth_n sure_o to_o confirm_v a_o untruth_n for_o hence_o he_o conclude_v that_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o concupiscence_n be_v sin_n and_o that_o it_o dwell_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o in_o the_o mind_n hereby_o he_o plain_o show_v that_o it_o be_v not_o sin_n proper_o but_o figurative_o but_o the_o apostle_n speak_v proper_o when_o he_o call_v concupiscence_n sin_n neither_o do_v bellarmine_n argument_n prove_v the_o contrary_a see_v the_o apostle_n do_v not_o like_o the_o jesuite_n by_o flesh_n understand_v the_o body_n but_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a and_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v as_o well_o yea_o much_o more_o in_o the_o soul_n as_o in_o the_o body_n the_o which_o i_o have_v full_o prove_v and_o bellarmine_n himself_o will_v present_o confess_v for_o in_o another_o place_n have_v say_v that_o austin_n by_o the_o name_n of_o concupiscence_n 15._o de_fw-fr amissione_n great_a &_o statu_fw-la peccati_fw-la l._n 5._o c._n 15._o understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o inferior_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o rebell_v against_o the_o superior_a he_o present_o add_v but_o it_o must_v not_o be_v deny_v that_o the_o like_a sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o superior_a part_n for_o even_o this_o part_n of_o the_o soul_n also_o be_v prove_v to_o lust_n after_o honour_n vainglory_n and_o other_o vanity_n and_o although_o it_o be_v against_o our_o will_n it_o do_v sometime_o bring_v forth_o such_o desire_n and_o therefore_o s._n paul_n number_v among_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n not_o only_a whoredom_n and_o drunkenness_n but_o idolatry_n emnitie_n heresy_n as_o augustine_n have_v diligent_o observe_v lib._n 14._o the_o civet_n dei_fw-la cap._n 2_o 3._o &_o 4._o where_o he_o show_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v sometime_o take_v for_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v without_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n after_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o that_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v carnal_a who_o live_v according_a to_o himself_o and_o not_o according_a unto_o god_n so_o elsewhere_o answer_v caluin_n and_o beza_n 7_o bell._n de_fw-fr amissi_fw-la gratâae_fw-la et_fw-la stat_fw-la peccat_fw-la lib._n 5._o c._n 7_o his_o objection_n who_o say_v that_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o seven_o of_o the_o roman_n be_v to_o be_v take_v for_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n because_o s._n paul_n number_v the_o mind_n among_o the_o part_n most_o corrupt_v 1._o tim._n 6._o and_o command_v usto_fw-la by_o renew_a in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o this_o he_o answer_v that_o in_o many_o place_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n we_o be_v without_o doubt_n 23._o eph._n 4._o 23._o by_o the_o flesh_n to_o understand_v as_o well_o all_o the_o superior_a as_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n corrupt_v with_o sin_n neither_o do_v we_o deny_v but_o that_o with_o this_o sin_n the_o mind_n also_o of_o ãâã_d be_v corrupt_v etc._n etc._n no_o marvel_n therefore_o if_o the_o work_n of_o bellarmine_n be_v not_o suffer_v to_o be_v read_v without_o special_a licence_n nor_o scarce_o to_o be_v find_v in_o common_a shop_n throughout_o spain_n and_o italy_n see_v in_o this_o and_o innumerable_a other_o point_n of_o popery_n he_o differ_v from_o the_o most_o of_o their_o other_o writer_n and_o general_o from_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o their_o practice_n both_o in_o those_o and_o all_o other_o place_n as_o have_v in_o this_o particular_a be_v before_o sufficient_o prove_v chap._n vii_o objection_n of_o the_o adversary_n answer_v whereby_o they_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n be_v the_o flesh_n flesh_n 1_o objection_n because_o this_o our_o enemy_n be_v usual_o call_v the_o flesh_n now_o in_o the_o last_o place_n it_o remain_v that_o we_o answer_v some_o objection_n whereby_o they_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v our_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n only_o with_o their_o corruption_n and_o not_o the_o soul_n and_o superior_a faculty_n and_o first_o they_o reason_n that_o this_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v the_o body_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n see_v it_o be_v usual_o call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o manner_n of_o speech_n be_v not_o proper_a but_o tropical_a and_o figurative_a and_o to_o be_v understand_v by_o a_o metonymy_n of_o the_o subject_n for_o the_o adjunct_n or_o quality_n flesh_n for_o the_o fleshly_a quality_n of_o corruption_n which_o have_v defile_v soul_n and_o body_n the_o which_o be_v usual_a with_o the_o hebrew_n who_o in_o their_o ordinary_a phrase_n put_v the_o abstract_n for_o the_o concrete_a and_o the_o subject_n for_o the_o quality_n that_o belong_v unto_o it_o the_o which_o also_o the_o greek_n and_o latin_n do_v sometime_o imitate_v as_o when_o they_o call_v a_o wicked_a fellow_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d scelus_fw-la but_o it_o may_v further_o be_v demand_v why_o this_o spiritual_a enemy_n shall_v by_o this_o metonymy_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n rather_o than_o sin_n and_o corruption_n if_o it_o be_v not_o chief_o seat_v in_o the_o body_n i_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v thus_o call_v to_o show_v how_o deep_o our_o nature_n be_v taint_v and_o infect_v with_o the_o poison_n of_o sin_n in_o that_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v incorporate_v into_o our_o flesh_n and_o one_o of_o our_o essential_a part_n turn_v and_o as_o it_o be_v transform_v into_o corruption_n and_o iâ_n into_o they_o so_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o natural_o remain_v but_o even_o a_o mass_n of_o corruption_n and_o lump_n of_o sin_n and_o second_o to_o intimate_v unto_o we_o the_o dangerousnesse_n of_o this_o enemy_n in_o that_o it_o be_v not_o only_o domestical_a dwell_v in_o we_o but_o after_o a_o sort_n essential_a and_o inherent_a so_o as_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o avoid_v it_o but_o we_o must_v deny_v ourselves_o nor_o to_o kill_v it_o unless_o we_o crucify_v our_o own_o flesh_n nor_o to_o vanquish_v and_o subdue_v it_o unless_o we_o overcome_v ourselves_o yea_o but_o why_o be_v this_o corruption_n of_o nature_n call_v carnal_a and_o fleshly_a rather_o than_o animal_n and_o spiritual_a if_o it_o be_v not_o seat_v in_o the_o body_n rather_o than_o in_o the_o soul_n i_o answer_v that_o this_o corruption_n have_v defile_v both_o the_o special_a part_n of_o man_n the_o body_n as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v indifferent_a by_o a_o synecdoche_n to_o understand_v the_o whole_a corruption_n of_o nature_n by_o the_o name_n of_o either_o part_n but_o if_o this_o answer_n will_v not_o satisfy_v but_o that_o they_o will_v further_o object_v that_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o principal_a part_n and_o therefore_o the_o name_n or_o denomination_n shall_v follow_v it_o especial_o if_o it_o be_v chief_o taint_v and_o corrupt_v and_o the_o archauthor_n of_o all_o sin_n i_o answer_v that_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n rather_o than_o the_o soul_n or_o spirit_n to_o note_v unto_o we_o the_o great_a contrariety_n and_o unreconcilable_a enmity_n that_o be_v between_o the_o combatant_n in_o this_o warfare_n for_o as_o opposite_a be_v these_o the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o as_o light_v and_o darkness_n heaven_n and_o hell_n god_n and_o the_o devil_n good_a and_o evil_a and_o therefore_o to_o express_v this_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o they_o name_n be_v choose_v which_o be_v most_o extreme_o opposite_a and_o it_o be_v not_o call_v after_o the_o soul_n because_o there_o be_v some_o agreement_n between_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o body_n and_o some_o resemblance_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o soul_n but_o after_o the_o body_n which_o be_v the_o gross_a and_o most_o earthy_a part_n of_o man_n be_v most_o opposite_a and_o 23._o eph._n 4._o 23._o different_a to_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o pure_a part_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o reason_n flesh_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n and_o unto_o these_o
spirit_n say_v he_o serve_v the_o flesh_n be_v not_o unfit_o call_v fleshly_a so_o the_o flesh_n serve_v 20._o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 13._o c._n 20._o the_o spirit_n be_v fit_o call_v spiritual_a not_o because_o it_o be_v turn_v into_o spirit_n but_o because_o by_o a_o admirable_a facility_n and_o readiness_n to_o obey_v it_o be_v subject_v to_o the_o government_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n 27._o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o second_o objection_n ground_v ân_o 1._o cor._n 9_o 27._o the_o second_o reason_n object_v be_v ground_v upon_o the_o apostle_n word_n 1._o cor._n 9_o 27._o but_o i_o keep_v under_o or_o as_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a have_v it_o chastise_v my_o body_n lest_o by_o any_o mean_n when_o i_o myself_o have_v preach_v to_o other_o i_o myself_o shall_v be_v a_o castaway_n where_o the_o apostle_n make_v the_o body_n as_o they_o think_v 27._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27._o the_o enemy_n against_o which_o he_o fight_v and_o the_o chief_a object_n of_o mortification_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v first_o that_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v but_o that_o the_o body_n be_v corrupt_v as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n 23._o rom._n 7._o 23._o and_o that_o sin_n hold_v part_n of_o his_o residence_n even_o in_o our_o earthly_a member_n in_o which_o regard_n this_o natural_a corruption_n be_v to_o be_v subdue_v even_o in_o the_o body_n by_o those_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n which_o the_o scripture_n have_v prescribe_v as_o fasting_n watch_n laborious_a exercise_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o spiritual_a calling_n and_o to_o this_o he_o exhort_v us._n col._n 3._o 5._o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o the_o earth_n whereby_o he_o mean_v those_o sin_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o earthly_a member_n to_o wit_n fornication_n uncleanness_n inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n but_o all_o this_o do_v not_o exempt_v the_o soul_n from_o be_v the_o seat_n also_o of_o natural_a corruption_n yea_o even_o the_o chief_a palace_n where_o sin_n dwell_v second_o i_o answer_v that_o by_o body_n in_o this_o place_n be_v not_o mean_v the_o substance_n 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o whole_a corrupt_a man_n or_o part_v unregenerate_a both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o which_o sense_n the_o apostle_n elsewhere_o call_v himself_o carnal_a extend_v this_o fleshly_a corruption_n to_o his_o whole_a person_n even_o as_o by_o member_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v those_o special_a sin_n which_o dwell_v in_o the_o member_n as_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n of_o the_o collosian_o explain_v it_o and_o this_o he_o call_v this_o 24._o this_o rom._n 7._o 23._o 24._o body_n of_o sin_n the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n and_o the_o body_n of_o death_n and_o say_v that_o the_o old_a man_n be_v 6._o be_v rom._n 6._o 6._o crucify_a with_o christ_n that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v and_o that_o in_o christ_n we_o be_v circumcise_v with_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n in_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o final_o that_o if_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o 6._o c_o col._n 2._o 11._o 6._o namely_o by_o his_o spirit_n the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n where_o by_o death_n of_o the_o body_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o respect_n of_o sin_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o antithesis_fw-la whereby_o 10._o d_o rom._n 8._o 10._o we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o quicken_a of_o the_o inner_a man_n to_o newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n 6._o §_o sect._n 5._o the_o three_o objection_n ground_v ân_o the_o apost_n word_n rom._n 12._o 6._o three_o they_o object_n the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 12._o 6._o let_v not_o sin_n reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n from_o whence_o they_o conclude_v that_o the_o seat_n of_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o body_n and_o not_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o reason_n to_o which_o the_o answer_n be_v easy_a namely_o that_o by_o the_o name_n of_o body_n here_o we_o be_v not_o simple_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n alone_o but_o by_o a_o synecdoche_n of_o the_o part_n for_o the_o whole_a the_o person_n of_o man_n consist_v of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o this_o be_v usual_a in_o the_o scripture_n by_o one_o part_n to_o signify_v the_o whole_a person_n and_o as_o by_o the_o body_n to_o include_v the_o soul_n so_o in_o other_o place_n by_o the_o soul_n to_o include_v the_o body_n as_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v and_o all_o the_o soul_n that_o come_v with_o jacob_n into_o egypt_n which_o come_v out_o of_o his_o loin_n be_v 26._o ezech._n 18._o 4._o gen._n 46._o 26._o threescore_o and_o six_o and_o thus_o ambrose_n expound_v this_o place_n the_o apostle_n say_v he_o call_v it_o mortal_a body_n understand_v locum_fw-la mortal_a ergo_fw-la corpus_fw-la dicer_n totum_fw-la homiâen_fw-la significavit_fw-la ambro_n ân_fw-la huâc_fw-la locum_fw-la the_o whole_a man_n because_o they_o who_o obey_v sin_n be_v call_v mortal_a for_o the_o soul_n say_v he_o that_o sin_v shall_v die_v that_o be_v the_o whole_a man_n for_o none_o shall_v be_v judge_v without_o their_o body_n and_o that_o the_o apostle_n by_o name_v the_o body_n do_v not_o exclude_v the_o soul_n it_o appear_v in_o the_o next_o word_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o whereby_o he_o show_v that_o sin_n be_v not_o only_o in_o the_o body_n but_o first_o and_o principal_o in_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n ãâ¦ã_o ãâ¦ã_o four_o it_o be_v object_v that_o the_o chief_a poison_n of_o corruption_n be_v in_o the_o sensitive_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n see_v experience_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o mind_n reason_n and_o understanding_n be_v infect_v by_o they_o and_o so_o blind_v and_o miss_v ãâ¦ã_o sion_fw-la and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n that_o man_n give_v t_o ãâ¦ã_o over_o to_o all_o sensuality_n and_o become_v like_a unto_o ãâ¦ã_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o indeed_o the_o poison_n of_o ãâ¦ã_o cee_o taint_v the_o concupiscence_n appetite_n affection_n and_o all_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n and_o that_o they_o be_v infect_v do_v infuse_v their_o poison_n into_o the_o superior_a faculty_n and_o like_o filthy_a sink_n of_o sin_n do_v send_v up_o noisome_a scent_n into_o the_o upper_a part_n the_o mind_n and_o reason_n for_o the_o object_n move_v the_o sense_n and_o the_o sense_n the_o will_v and_o understanding_n and_o it_o be_v true_a that_o in_o this_o little_a common_a wealth_n of_o man_n the_o lust_n and_o passion_n like_o rebel_n rise_v against_o reason_n their_o king_n and_o sovereign_a final_o we_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o the_o mind_n be_v draw_v to_o think_v on_o that_o evil_n which_o the_o heart_n affect_v and_o be_v corrupt_v by_o give_v way_n to_o these_o sinful_a lust_n and_o by_o plot_v &_o devise_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v satisfy_v but_o yet_o all_o this_o prove_v not_o that_o the_o fountain_n of_o corruption_n be_v in_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a part_n for_o the_o poison_n be_v first_o send_v from_o the_o mind_n to_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v infect_v and_o corrupt_a return_n it_o back_o again_o to_o the_o mind_n even_o as_o the_o liver_n send_v gross_a black_a blood_n to_o the_o spleen_n which_o regurgitate_v and_o overflow_a send_v it_o back_o again_o to_o the_o liver_n and_o so_o the_o fountain_n of_o blood_n be_v corrupt_v it_o corrupt_v the_o whole_a body_n neither_o do_v this_o intestine_a rebellion_n arise_v first_o from_o the_o inferior_a and_o subject_a part_n but_o from_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o their_o superior_n whereby_o they_o be_v misgovern_a either_o through_o loose_a negligence_n or_o desperate_a maliciousness_n for_o why_o do_v the_o heart_n affect_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a but_o because_o the_o mind_n esteem_v it_o the_o judgement_n approve_v it_o &_o the_o will_n choose_v it_o if_o not_o simple_o yet_o as_o it_o be_v bait_v with_o some_o worldly_a profit_n preferment_n or_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n but_o it_o may_v be_v further_o urge_v that_o there_o be_v many_o who_o have_v great_a knowledge_n and_o deep_a judgement_n that_o notwithstanding_o be_v much_o corrupt_v in_o their_o heart_n passion_n and_o affection_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o they_o have_v some_o knowledge_n yet_o not_o save_v knowledge_n and_o though_o they_o have_v great_a illumination_n yet_o no_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o prudence_n to_o apply_v this_o light_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n to_o particular_a action_n for_o this_o christian_n prudence_n in_o do_v any_o thing_n first_o propound_v the_o end_n of_o the_o action_n which_o move_v we_o to_o
contrariwise_o nothing_o more_o intitule_v we_o to_o honour_n and_o dignity_n then_o to_o be_v cleanse_v from_o this_o natural_a filth_n and_o to_o be_v adorn_v with_o holiness_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n match_v these_o two_o together_o for_o have_v exhort_v we_o to_o purge_v ourselves_o from_o the_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n he_o wish_v we_o in_o the_o 4._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o 4._o next_o place_n to_o possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o sanctification_n &_o honour_n condition_n §_o sect_n 8._o that_o the_o flesh_n bring_v we_o into_o a_o most_o base_a condition_n second_o but_o this_o will_v better_o appear_v if_o we_o further_o consider_v into_o what_o a_o base_a condition_n we_o be_v bring_v if_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o do_v get_v the_o dominion_n over_o we_o for_o whereas_o there_o be_v no_o estate_n so_o vile_a and_o abject_a as_o the_o estate_n of_o a_o bondslave_n because_o he_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n subject_a to_o the_o command_n of_o his_o master_n there_o be_v no_o place_n leave_v unto_o expostulation_n nor_o so_o much_o as_o any_o liberty_n to_o demand_v a_o reason_n nor_o no_o bondage_n comparable_a to_o the_o bondage_n of_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o sinful_a lust_n because_o there_o be_v no_o master_n so_o unjust_a and_o cruel_a the_o flesh_n subiect_v we_o to_o this_o miserable_a thraldom_n for_o if_o satan_n command_v these_o abject_a vassal_n they_o must_v obey_v though_o it_o direct_o tend_v to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n the_o hurt_n of_o their_o neighbour_n and_o the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o their_o own_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o in_o the_o like_a or_o great_a slavery_n they_o be_v to_o their_o own_o sinful_a lust_n if_o unjust_a anger_n provoke_v they_o to_o revenge_n they_o must_v kill_v and_o slay_v if_o filthy_a lust_n impose_v upon_o they_o never_o so_o hard_a a_o task_n they_o must_v undertake_v it_o though_o it_o be_v to_o the_o ruin_n of_o their_o state_n the_o stain_a of_o their_o fame_n yea_o the_o hazard_n of_o their_o life_n and_o damnation_n of_o their_o soul_n if_o covetousness_n command_v the_o compass_v of_o some_o wealth_n they_o must_v make_v no_o question_n of_o right_a not_o wrong_n of_o hurt_v other_o man_n or_o their_o own_o person_n if_o ambition_n will_v have_v they_o to_o aspire_v to_o preferment_n they_o must_v not_o stick_v to_o tread_v all_o under_o foot_n that_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n they_o must_v lie_v and_o dissemble_v swear_v and_o forswear_v and_o climb_v up_o the_o craggy_a rock_n of_o honour_n with_o intolerable_a toil_n though_o they_o be_v in_o danger_n by_o fall_v to_o break_v their_o neck_n either_o when_o they_o be_v in_o the_o midway_n or_o when_o they_o be_v come_v to_o the_o top_n of_o their_o hope_n if_o voluptuousness_n and_o sensuality_n will_v have_v their_o appetite_n satisfy_v they_o must_v toil_v and_o moil_n and_o endure_v many_o day_n labour_n for_o a_o hour_n delight_n in_o a_o word_n they_o who_o be_v in_o subjection_n to_o the_o sinful_a flesh_n they_o be_v above_o all_o man_n in_o the_o world_n in_o the_o great_a slavery_n be_v like_a unto_o cham_n who_o be_v a_o servant_n of_o servant_n not_o so_o much_o in_o respect_n of_o outward_a subjection_n as_o in_o that_o they_o be_v embondaged_a to_o their_o own_o carnal_a lust_n for_o as_o there_o be_v no_o servant_n or_o slave_n so_o base_a and_o vile_a so_o there_o be_v no_o tyrant_n in_o the_o world_n so_o proud_a and_o cruel_a 8._o §_o sect_n 9_o that_o whilst_o we_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n we_o can_v please_v god_n rom._n 8._o 8._o a_o three_o fruit_n and_o effect_v which_o spring_v and_o proceed_v from_o this_o sinful_a flesh_n be_v that_o while_o we_o live_v in_o it_o and_o it_o in_o we_o we_o can_v please_v god_n nor_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n so_o the_o apostle_n plain_o tell_v we_o that_o they_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n and_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v clear_a and_o evident_a because_o to_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n be_v to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n and_o to_o do_v nothing_o but_o what_o they_o like_v and_o command_v and_o therefore_o see_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n can_v be_v imagine_v so_o opposite_a and_o contrary_n unto_o god_n as_o they_o nor_o any_o thing_n so_o odious_a and_o abominable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o see_v their_o friend_n be_v god_n enemy_n and_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v they_o be_v most_o displease_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n needs_o must_v all_o those_o action_n which_o be_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n be_v odious_a unto_o he_o and_o make_v the_o agent_n obnoxious_a to_o his_o wrath_n now_o what_o a_o miserable_a condition_n be_v this_o into_o which_o man_n be_v bring_v by_o his_o sinful_a flesh_n that_o both_o his_o person_n and_o all_o his_o action_n his_o word_n work_n and_o secret_a cogitation_n shall_v be_v utter_o mislike_v and_o disallow_v of_o he_o who_o be_v the_o supreme_a king_n and_o judge_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n who_o have_v all_o power_n in_o his_o hand_n to_o reward_v infinite_o those_o who_o he_o like_v and_o allow_v and_o to_o punish_v in_o like_a proportion_n those_o who_o he_o disallow_v and_o mislike_v 7._o §_o sect_n 10._o the_o flesh_n set_v man_n at_o emnitie_n against_o god_n rom._n 8._o 7._o four_o the_o flesh_n nourish_v perpetual_a emnitie_n between_o god_n and_o the_o carnal_a man_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o the_o carnal_a mind_n be_v emnitie_n against_o god_n for_o the_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a lust_n be_v in_o great_a league_n and_o amity_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n and_o they_o all_o three_o unite_v all_o their_o force_n to_o fight_v against_o god_n &_o all_o his_o friend_n and_o howsoever_o they_o be_v often_o vanquish_v by_o his_o almighty_a power_n yet_o like_o malicious_a enemy_n the_o stand_v continual_o against_o he_o in_o open_a rebellion_n rather_o to_o testify_v their_o malice_n and_o hatred_n than_o out_o of_o any_o hope_n of_o prevail_a against_o he_o and_o therefore_o they_o who_o will_v be_v friend_n unto_o these_o fleshly_a lust_n the_o wicked_a world_n and_o the_o arch-traitor_n satan_n must_v needs_o hereby_o make_v themselves_o enemy_n unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o amity_n of_o the_o world_n be_v emnitie_n with_o god_n and_o whosoever_o will_v be_v a_o friend_n of_o the_o 4._o jam._n 4_o 4._o world_n be_v the_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o again_o if_o any_o man_n love_v the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n be_v not_o in_o he_o and_o the_o reason_n which_o he_o render_v be_v this_o because_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o be_v combine_v together_o for_o say_v he_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n be_v not_o of_o the_o father_n but_o be_v of_o the_o world_n for_o this_o carnal_a lust_a after_o earthly_a thing_n breed_v 16._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 16._o a_o neglect_n and_o loathe_n of_o thing_n spiritual_a and_o even_o of_o god_n himself_o for_o their_o appetite_n be_v fill_v and_o glut_v with_o the_o sweet_a poison_n of_o fleshly_a delight_n they_o have_v no_o taste_n nor_o relish_v of_o those_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o they_o who_o have_v their_o sense_n fill_v with_o the_o see_v of_o worldly_a pleasure_n have_v their_o spiritual_a sense_n so_o dull_v and_o deadded_a that_o they_o can_v smell_v god_n odiferous_a sweetness_n in_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a ordinance_n but_o as_o the_o beetle_n choose_v rather_o to_o be_v in_o the_o dung_n then_o among_o the_o sweet_a flower_n and_o the_o filthy_a hog_n be_v more_o delight_v with_o root_n in_o the_o dunghill_n then_o to_o walk_v about_o in_o the_o most_o pleasant_a garden_n so_o those_o who_o be_v carnal_o mind_v be_v best_a please_v when_o as_o by_o any_o mean_n they_o may_v satisfy_v their_o sensual_a and_o fleshly_a appetite_n and_o take_v no_o pleasure_n in_o spiritual_a or_o heavenly_a thing_n yea_o so_o contrary_a and_o opposite_a be_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o all_o goodness_n and_o such_o emnitie_n there_o be_v between_o they_o that_o nothing_o give_v unto_o they_o great_a distaste_n and_o discontentment_n and_o as_o these_o fleshly_a lust_n enrage_v man_n against_o god_n so_o also_o do_v they_o 3._o eph._n 2._o 3._o provoke_v god_n wrath_n against_o they_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o while_o they_o have_v their_o conversation_n in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n fulfil_v the_o desire_n thereof_o they_o be_v also_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o in_o that_o respect_n in_o danger_n daily_o
to_o be_v consume_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o his_o displeasure_n now_o what_o a_o fearful_a condition_n be_v this_o to_o be_v at_o emnitie_n mortal_a opposition_n and_o in_o hostile_a term_n against_o god_n himself_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v do_v we_o provoke_v god_n unto_o anger_n be_v 22._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 22._o we_o strong_a than_o he_o can_v it_o be_v well_o with_o the_o earthen_a pitcher_n when_o it_o dash_v itself_o against_o the_o strong_a rorke_n or_o can_v the_o silly_a mouse_n escape_v destruction_n when_o he_o provoke_v and_o encounter_v the_o fierce_a lion_n and_o how_o much_o more_o may_v they_o be_v assure_v of_o utter_a ruin_n and_o destruction_n who_o be_v at_o enmity_n with_o god_n himself_o who_o be_v not_o only_o able_a to_o arm_v all_o the_o creature_n against_o they_o but_o with_o a_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n to_o cast_v they_o into_o hell_n punishment_n §_o sect_n 11._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o punishment_n final_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o all_o punishment_n and_o therefore_o because_o it_o be_v infinite_a to_o stand_v upon_o the_o particular_a evil_n and_o mischief_n which_o this_o malicious_a enemy_n cause_v unto_o we_o look_v how_o many_o plague_n and_o punishment_n be_v inflict_v upon_o mankind_n either_o in_o state_n or_o name_n soul_n or_o body_n and_o impute_v they_o all_o to_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o fountain_n of_o these_o bitter_a water_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o flow_v and_o yet_o all_o these_o be_v put_v together_o be_v not_o comparable_a to_o those_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o it_o cause_v to_o carnal_a man_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o it_o exclude_v they_o out_o of_o god_n kingdom_n and_o cut_v off_o all_o hope_n of_o have_v any_o part_n in_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o they_o that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n be_v unregenerate_a and_o unsanctified_a and_o without_o holiness_n they_o can_v never_o see_v god_n and_o out_o of_o this_o heavenly_a city_n be_v exclude_v dog_n and_o sorcerer_n and_o whore_n monger_n and_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o murderer_n and_o idolater_n and_o whosoever_o love_v and_o make_v a_o lie_n and_o more_o plain_o the_o apostle_n have_v reckon_v up_o 15._o apoc._n 22._o 15._o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n direct_o affirm_v that_o they_o who_o do_v 21._o gal._n 5._o 21._o such_o thing_n shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o last_o the_o maliciousness_n of_o this_o wicked_a enemy_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o herein_o appear_v in_o that_o nothing_o will_v satisfy_v they_o but_o our_o death_n and_o destruction_n for_o they_o be_v those_o mortal_a weapon_n which_o kill_v and_o murder_v we_o and_o the_o edge_n and_o point_n of_o they_o be_v not_o only_o direct_v against_o the_o body_n but_o against_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v much_o more_o precious_a and_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o shun_v and_o avoid_v 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withstand_v subdue_a and_o mortify_v of_o our_o sin_n the_o other_o the_o exercise_n and_o practice_v of_o virtuous_a action_n concern_v sin_n god_n require_v two_o thing_n of_o we_o the_o first_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o commit_v or_o fall_v into_o it_o the_o second_o that_o be_v fall_v we_o shall_v not_o secure_o live_v and_o lie_v in_o it_o but_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n against_o both_o which_o the_o flesh_n oppose_v use_v many_o policy_n and_o deceit_n first_o to_o draw_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n and_o have_v commit_v it_o to_o continue_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n to_o the_o former_a purpose_n it_o use_v diverse_a deceit_n as_o first_o it_o put_v upon_o the_o foul_a face_n of_o sin_n a_o fair_a vizard_n &_o dress_v this_o filthy_a strumpet_n in_o the_o habit_n of_o virtue_n it_o adorn_v it_o with_o borrow_a ornament_n and_o beautify_v it_o with_o false_a colour_n in_o title_v wicked_a vice_n with_o virtuous_a name_n âs_n though_o it_o 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that_o we_o can_v be_v saint_n on_o earth_n and_o pure_a from_o all_o sin_n but_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v subject_a to_o many_o infirmity_n and_o frailty_n that_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o man_n so_o just_a on_o earth_n that_o sin_v not_o that_o the_o righteous_a fall_n seven_o time_n a_o day_n and_o therefore_o that_o it_o be_v too_o much_o preciseness_n to_o stand_v so_o strict_o on_o every_o trifle_n and_o final_o that_o the_o best_a of_o god_n child_n which_o ever_o live_v have_v have_v their_o imperfection_n as_o abraham_n his_o lie_n joseph_n his_o vain_a oath_n moses_n his_o unbelief_n peter_n his_o dissimulation_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o these_o be_v so_o venial_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n that_o either_o god_n will_v not_o punish_v they_o at_o all_o
or_o but_o very_o light_o for_o the_o defeat_n of_o which_o deceit_n let_v we_o know_v that_o the_o least_o sin_n that_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n offend_v the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n provoke_v his_o fierce_a wrath_n subiect_v we_o to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o make_v 19_o gal_n 3._o 19_o we_o liable_a to_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n for_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v measure_v not_o only_o by_o the_o act_n but_o also_o by_o the_o object_n and_o therefore_o see_v the_o object_n be_v the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n who_o be_v offend_v by_o the_o least_o sin_n ât_z become_v after_o a_o sort_n of_o infinite_a guile_n and_o so_o deleru_v infinite_a punishment_n the_o which_o answerable_o shall_v be_v inflict_v upon_o he_o who_o least_o offend_v if_o christ_n by_o bear_v his_o small_a as_o well_o as_o his_o great_a sin_n in_o his_o body_n upon_o the_o cross_n have_v not_o free_v he_o from_o it_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o think_v no_o sin_n small_a which_o provoke_v god_n unto_o anger_n and_o offend_v his_o infinite_a majesty_n let_v we_o think_v no_o sin_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n sleight_n and_o venial_a which_o plunge_v a_o man_n into_o everlasting_a death_n &_o condemnation_n and_o which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v purge_v away_o and_o pardon_v but_o by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n second_o let_v we_o know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n small_a unto_o they_o who_o think_v they_o so_o for_o sin_n be_v not_o to_o be_v measure_v so_o much_o by_o the_o matter_n and_o act_n of_o it_o as_o by_o the_o form_n and_o maliciousness_n of_o it_o in_o which_o respect_n willing_a entertainment_n give_v to_o any_o fin_n make_v it_o to_o become_v wilful_a and_o presume_v that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o it_o because_o it_o be_v but_o a_o little_a one_o make_v it_o to_o be_v a_o sin_n of_o presumption_n and_o so_o exceed_o great_a and_o worthy_a of_o the_o great_a punishment_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o he_o who_o will_v needs_o gather_v stick_n on_o the_o sabbath_n because_o he_o presume_v that_o this_o be_v a_o small_a and_o tolerable_a breach_n of_o 10._o levit._fw-la 24._o 10._o god_n commandment_n to_o this_o purpose_n tend_v the_o speech_n of_o our_o saviour_n that_o he_o who_o neglect_v and_o break_v the_o least_o of_o god_n commandment_n and_o teach_v man_n so_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o least_o that_o be_v none_o at_o all_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 19_o maâ_n 5._o 19_o three_o even_o our_o least_o sin_n if_o god_n shall_v let_v we_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o they_o will_v be_v a_o intolerable_a burden_n and_o so_o sting_v our_o conscience_n that_o we_o shall_v never_o rest_v as_o the_o experience_n of_o many_o afflict_a in_o mind_n do_v plain_o manifest_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o think_v no_o sin_n light_v which_o with_o the_o weight_n thereof_o if_o it_o shall_v lie_v upon_o we_o will_v crush_v and_o press_v we_o into_o hell_n four_o let_v we_o know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o less_o danger_n in_o small_a sin_n then_o in_o those_o which_o be_v great_a and_o heinous_a first_o because_o as_o these_o exceed_v they_o in_o their_o quality_n or_o quantity_n so_o they_o exceed_v these_o in_o number_n as_o be_v common_a and_o ordinary_a now_o as_o the_o ship_n will_v be_v sink_v as_o well_o by_o many_o small_a hole_n if_o they_o be_v not_o stop_v as_o at_o a_o great_a leak_n and_o may_v be_v overburthen_v and_o perish_v as_o well_o by_o a_o multitude_n oâ_n small_a pebble_n as_o by_o a_o few_o millstone_n so_o may_v our_o soul_n sink_v and_o perish_v if_o they_o be_v surcharge_v with_o a_o multitude_n of_o lesser_a sin_n as_o well_o as_o with_o heinous_a sin_n be_v rare_o commit_v second_o because_o small_a sin_n be_v common_o accompany_v with_o impenitency_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o hart_n and_o man_n not_o regard_v they_o do_v like_a and_o live_v in_o they_o without_o desire_n of_o amendment_n whereas_o those_o which_o be_v heinous_a make_v deep_a wound_n and_o gash_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n do_v cause_n man_n to_o be_v more_o sensible_a of_o they_o and_o more_o earnest_a in_o look_v after_o the_o core_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o pharise_n and_o publican_n now_o our_o other_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o damnable_a yet_o will_v not_o condemn_v we_o if_o they_o be_v not_o join_v with_o impenitency_n and_o contrariwise_o the_o most_o venial_a sin_n will_v prove_v unpardonable_a if_o we_o live_v and_o die_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n tell_v the_o pharise_n that_o publican_n and_o sinner_n shall_v go_v to_o heaven_n before_o they_o for_o as_o small_a spark_n of_o fire_n light_v in_o combustible_a matter_n will_v if_o they_o be_v not_o quench_v burn_v a_o whole_a city_n and_o contrariwise_o a_o great_a flame_n do_v little_a hurt_n if_o it_o be_v speedy_o put_v out_o so_o if_o the_o least_o spark_n of_o sin_n be_v nourish_v with_o the_o oil_n oâ_n security_n it_o will_v prove_v dangerous_a and_o damnable_a whereas_o though_o it_o be_v a_o great_a flame_n of_o wickedness_n it_o will_v not_o do_v that_o hurt_n if_o we_o soon_o extinguish_v and_o quench_v it_o with_o the_o tear_n of_o repentance_n last_o let_v we_o know_v that_o the_o allurement_n which_o the_o flesh_n use_v to_o make_v we_o live_v in_o small_a sin_n without_o repentance_n be_v vain_a and_o frivolous_a for_o if_o we_o do_v not_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o be_v saint_n on_o earth_n we_o shall_v never_o become_v saint_n in_o heaven_n if_o we_o do_v not_o labour_v to_o shake_v off_o daily_o our_o imperfection_n and_o to_o grow_v unto_o more_o perfection_n in_o this_o life_n we_o shall_v never_o attain_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v if_o we_o do_v not_o seek_v to_o be_v pure_a in_o heart_n we_o shall_v never_o be_v bless_v in_o the_o vision_n of_o god_n if_o we_o be_v not_o precise_a and_o conscionable_a in_o fly_v 8._o mat._n 5._o 8._o the_o least_o sin_n we_o shall_v sure_o become_v secure_a and_o presumptuons_a moreover_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v not_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n if_o we_o live_v in_o they_o secure_o and_o wilful_o as_o contrariwise_o the_o great_a may_v deserve_v this_o name_n if_o we_o commit_v they_o sudden_o and_o rise_v out_o of_o they_o speedy_o even_o as_o a_o man_n may_v be_v say_v to_o fall_v through_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n into_o a_o deep_a gulf_n when_o as_o slip_n at_o unaware_o he_o use_v all_o his_o endeavour_n to_o recover_v himself_o and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n it_o be_v not_o weakness_n but_o wilfulness_n if_o he_o fall_v but_o into_o a_o shallow_a ditch_n if_o he_o will_v not_o labour_v to_o get_v out_o again_o but_o lie_v grovel_v in_o the_o water_n until_o he_o be_v drown_v let_v we_o know_v that_o though_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o yet_o they_o who_o belong_v to_o god_n do_v not_o make_v a_o trade_n of_o wilful_a sin_v and_o be_v sometime_o overtake_v they_o be_v not_o at_o rest_n till_o they_o have_v rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o though_o there_o be_v none_o so_o just_a who_o sin_v not_o yet_o all_o who_o will_v be_v save_v must_v be_v so_o just_a as_o not_o to_o suffer_v it_o to_o reign_v in_o they_o and_o final_o that_o though_o the_o best_a of_o the_o saint_n patriarch_n and_o apostle_n have_v their_o infirmity_n yet_o none_o of_o they_o can_v ever_o be_v find_v that_o nourish_v defend_v and_o continue_v in_o they_o witting_o and_o willing_o after_o their_o judgement_n have_v be_v right_o inform_v and_o their_o conscience_n convince_v and_o therefore_o the_o example_n of_o their_o slip_n will_v not_o countenance_v our_o wilful_a sin_n no_o not_o our_o least_o infirmity_n yea_o rather_o it_o will_v make_v we_o the_o more_o unexcusable_a if_o see_v they_o fall_v as_o it_o be_v before_o we_o we_o do_v not_o look_v the_o better_a to_o our_o foot_n great_a §_o sect_n 3._o the_o three_o policy_n to_o tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o commit_v lesser_a sin_n they_o will_v preserve_v we_o from_o great_a three_o the_o flesh_n deal_v most_o deceitful_o with_o we_o while_o it_o persuade_v and_o entice_v we_o to_o entertain_v some_o small_a and_o lesser_a sin_n promise_v that_o it_o will_v rest_v content_v with_o they_o and_o crave_v no_o more_o and_o so_o these_o lesser_a sin_n shall_v serve_v as_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o those_o which_o be_v great_a and_o heinous_a and_o these_o small_a allowance_n be_v give_v to_o these_o savage_a beast_n our_o sensual_a and_o unruly_a lust_n shall_v keep_v they_o in_o quiet_a which_o if_o they_o be_v too_o much_o restrain_v
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iniquity_n unto_o iniquity_n so_o now_o we_o shall_v yield_v our_o member_n servant_n to_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n poverty_n §_o sect._n 4._o the_o three_o deceit_n be_v to_o pretend_v poverty_n three_o the_o flesh_n deceive_v we_o by_o pretend_v the_o poverty_n and_o necessity_n of_o our_o estate_n as_o a_o sufficient_a cause_n and_o reasonable_a excuse_n why_o we_o shall_v continue_v in_o our_o sin_n and_o make_v we_o believe_v that_o though_o we_o neglect_v all_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n we_o may_v be_v dispense_v with_o because_o our_o whole_a time_n be_v little_a enough_o to_o be_v employ_v for_o the_o obtain_n of_o worldly_a necessary_n yea_o that_o we_o may_v use_v wicked_a and_o unlawful_a mean_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o our_o want_n as_o all_o manner_n of_o fraud_n and_o deceitful_a deal_n in_o our_o trade_n and_o occupation_n which_o be_v no_o better_a than_o theft_n itself_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o let_v we_o know_v that_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o poor_a this_o be_v no_o excuse_n why_o we_o shall_v neglect_v any_o religious_a duty_n or_o commit_v any_o sin_n for_o one_o thing_n be_v necessary_a and_o happy_a be_v we_o if_o with_o mary_n we_o quite_v ourselves_o of_o worldly_a encumbrance_n and_o choose_v the_o better_a part_n that_o if_o we_o be_v poor_a in_o earthly_a thing_n we_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o labour_v after_o save_v grace_n and_o heavenly_a treasure_n which_o alone_o without_o the_o other_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o rich_a that_o when_o we_o have_v carkde_v and_o care_v toil_v and_o moil_v to_o provide_v earthly_a thing_n yet_o all_o be_v in_o vain_a except_o god_n 1._o psal_n 127._o 1._o blessing_n be_v upon_o our_o labour_n and_o we_o can_v expect_v it_o either_o by_o neglect_v holy_a duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v or_o by_o commit_v such_o sin_n as_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o 33._o mat._n 6._o 33._o condemn_v 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dives_fw-la have_v abundance_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n call_n §._o sect._n 5._o the_o four_o policy_n be_v to_o pretend_v a_o necessity_n of_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o call_n a_o like_a conceit_n unto_o this_o be_v when_o as_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o may_v neglect_v good_a duty_n or_o commit_v and_o live_v in_o diverse_a sin_n because_o we_o live_v in_o such_o calling_n as_o do_v force_n we_o to_o take_v these_o course_n without_o which_o we_o can_v not_o maintain_v our_o charge_n thus_o it_o persuade_v shopkeeper_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o live_v in_o their_o trade_n if_o they_o shall_v not_o use_v lie_v and_o deceit_n and_o other_o tradesman_n as_o cook_n tailor_n shoemaker_n vintner_n butcher_n carrier_n and_o such_o like_a that_o they_o may_v be_v dispense_v with_o though_o they_o neglect_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o labour_n in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o calling_n on_o the_o lord_n sabbath_n because_o 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father_n pleasure_n be_v to_o give_v a_o kingdom_n that_o we_o must_v not_o 32._o luke_n 12._o 32._o follow_v a_o multitude_n in_o do_v evil_a unless_o we_o think_v also_o to_o be_v partaker_n in_o their_o punishment_n that_o we_o must_v not_o fashion_v 2_o exod._n 23._o 2_o ourselves_o to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o world_n if_o we_o will_v not_o perish_v 19_o rom._n 12._o 2._o joh._n 15._o 19_o with_o it_o but_o must_v be_v transform_v by_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o be_v sever_v from_o the_o world_n and_o cull_v out_o of_o it_o if_o we_o will_v be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n disciple_n or_o become_v true_a member_n and_o subject_n of_o his_o kingdom_n that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o go_v into_o heaven_n alone_o then_o to_o go_v into_o hell_n and_o have_v all_o the_o world_n to_o bear_v we_o company_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o must_v through_o good_a report_n and_o evil_a report_n go_v on_o in_o 8._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 8._o our_o christian_a course_n with_o 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rom._n 2._o 4._o be_v fear_v and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n goodness_n his_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a do_v invite_v we_o to_o repentance_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a motive_n to_o persuade_v a_o rebel_n to_o yield_v and_o submit_v himself_o to_o his_o prince_n because_o he_o be_v gracious_a and_o merciful_a but_o if_o any_o will_v go_v out_o or_o continue_v in_o his_o rebellion_n upon_o this_o ground_n his_o presumption_n alone_o will_v make_v he_o worthy_a to_o be_v hang_v because_o the_o grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o his_o prince_n shall_v work_v in_o he_o love_n and_o obedience_n and_o make_v he_o loath_a and_o even_o ashamed_a to_o offend_v and_o displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o sovereign_n second_o let_v we_o know_v that_o howsoever_o god_n mercy_n in_o itself_o be_v infinite_a and_o incomprehensible_a yet_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n and_o exercise_v of_o it_o it_o be_v limit_v by_o his_o truth_n which_o appropriate_v it_o only_o 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they_o duty_n §_o sect_n 2._o the_o second_o policy_n in_o alledginge_v difficulty_n that_o be_v in_o christian_n duty_n a_o second_o deceit_n which_o the_o flesh_n use_v to_o discourage_v we_o from_o seek_v after_o virtue_n and_o endeavour_v to_o practice_v christian_a duty_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o the_o house_n of_o virtue_n be_v situate_v on_o so_o high_a a_o hill_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v out_o of_o breath_n and_o quite_o tire_v before_o we_o can_v climb_v unto_o it_o and_o that_o there_o be_v so_o much_o difficulty_n and_o so_o many_o discouragement_n in_o a_o christian_a life_n that_o it_o will_v be_v but_o in_o vain_a to_o enter_v into_o it_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o we_o shall_v go_v forward_o and_o that_o better_a it_o be_v not_o to_o give_v the_o onset_n then_o in_o the_o first_o skirmish_n to_o be_v foil_v and_o force_v to_o make_v
oppress_v nature_n in_o stead_n of_o refresh_v it_o while_o we_o give_v ourselves_o to_o too_o much_o drowsiness_n and_o thus_o these_o coward_n stick_v not_o to_o strike_v we_o even_o when_o we_o be_v down_o and_o if_o we_o stand_v upon_o our_o watch_n and_o guard_n when_o we_o be_v wake_v to_o give_v we_o deadly_a wound_n when_o we_o be_v a_o sleep_n never_o suspect_v any_o danger_n us._n §._o sect._n 3._o the_o mean_n of_o prevent_v the_o former_a danger_n be_v to_o stand_v upon_o our_o guard_n &_o to_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o watch_v over_o us._n now_o if_o we_o will_v be_v secure_v against_o that_o dangerous_a advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v against_o we_o the_o best_a way_n be_v not_o to_o be_v secure_a but_o continual_o to_o stand_v upon_o our_o guard_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v timothy_n to_o watch_v in_o all_o thing_n that_o we_o be_v not_o circumvent_v by_o this_o enemy_n who_o be_v always_o present_a with_o we_o to_o take_v all_o opportunity_n of_o work_v our_o destruction_n for_o who_o walk_v among_o snare_n or_o scorpious_a will_v not_o careful_o look_v to_o every_o step_n what_o man_n carry_v a_o serpent_n in_o his_o bosom_n will_v not_o 5._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 5._o use_v his_o best_a heedfulness_n to_o preserve_v himself_o from_o sting_v who_o be_v among_o the_o thick_a of_o know_v thief_n will_v not_o look_v to_o his_o purse_n and_o have_v always_o a_o eye_n to_o his_o choice_a jewel_n that_o he_o be_v not_o rob_v by_o they_o what_o citizen_n have_v their_o mighty_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n not_o only_o besiedge_v they_o in_o the_o suburb_n but_o even_o enter_v into_o the_o city_n and_o always_o ready_a in_o arm_n to_o surprise_v they_o will_v lie_v snort_v in_o security_n and_o not_o careful_o stand_v upon_o their_o watch_n and_o guard_n yea_o who_o have_v a_o cruel_a &_o malicious_a enemy_n lodging_n in_o his_o own_o heart_n and_o always_o ready_a to_o pry_v into_o all_o his_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n that_o he_o may_v take_v all_o opportunity_n to_o circumvent_v and_o hurt_v he_o will_v not_o be_v move_v hereby_o to_o hearken_v unto_o the_o wise_a man_n counsel_n and_o keep_v his_o heart_n with_o all_o diligence_n that_o so_o 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o he_o may_v defeat_v this_o enemy_n and_o be_v preserve_v from_o evil_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o danger_n and_o yet_o this_o be_v not_o enough_o if_o we_o go_v no_o further_o for_o we_o must_v not_o only_o watch_v but_o pray_v also_o if_o we_o will_v be_v free_v from_o these_o tentation_n neither_o be_v our_o care_n and_o providence_n sufficient_a to_o keep_v we_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o danger_n see_v if_o we_o sometime_o be_v awake_a we_o be_v at_o other_o time_n asleep_a if_o now_o we_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n soon_o after_o we_o will_v be_v secure_a and_o reckless_a and_o therefore_o we_o must_v pray_v the_o keeper_n of_o israel_n who_o neither_o slumber_v nor_o sleep_v to_o watch_v over_o we_o and_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o these_o perilous_a and_o pestilent_a enemy_n and_o of_o he_o we_o must_v beg_v with_o david_n not_o only_o that_o he_o will_v set_v a_o watch_n before_o our_o mouth_n &_o keep_v the_o door_n of_o our_o lip_n but_o also_o over_o our_o work_n and_o way_n yea_o even_o the_o secret_a thought_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v taint_v and_o corrupt_v subdue_v and_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n by_o this_o sinful_a flesh_n which_o adher_v unto_o we_o and_o dwell_v in_o us._n weary_v §_o sect._n 4._o the_o second_o advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v be_v that_o it_o be_v indefatigable_a and_o never_o weary_v the_o second_o advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v against_o we_o be_v that_o whereas_o we_o be_v faint_a and_o soon_o weary_v in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n the_o flesh_n use_v herein_o a_o natural_a motion_n be_v altogether_o indefatigable_a and_o never_o weary_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v so_o impudent_o importunate_a that_o though_o it_o have_v many_o repulse_n yet_o it_o will_v take_v no_o denial_n though_o in_o the_o conflict_n it_o be_v often_o beat_v back_o and_o put_v to_o flight_n yet_o it_o will_v never_o quite_o leave_v the_o field_n but_o unite_v it_o scatter_v force_n and_o receive_v new_a aid_n and_o encouragement_n from_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n it_o will_v a_o fresh_a assault_n we_o and_o renew_v the_o fight_n herein_o resemble_v a_o hunger-starved_a dog_n who_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n leave_v the_o house_n where_o he_o have_v often_o be_v relieve_v but_o no_o soon_o be_v beat_v out_o of_o one_o door_n than_o he_o reenter_v into_o another_o so_o one_o say_v that_o the_o flesh_n rage_v with_o furious_a 934._o nazianzen_n de_fw-fr animae_fw-la suae_fw-la calemitati_fw-la pag._n 934._o strength_n and_o never_o rest_v from_o the_o war_n the_o success_n whereof_o be_v very_o doubtful_a for_o sometime_o the_o flesh_n be_v subdue_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o sometime_o again_o the_o spirit_n unwilling_o follow_v the_o flesh_n and_o although_o it_o desire_v that_o which_o be_v better_o yet_o it_o do_v that_o which_o it_o bate_v etc._n etc._n for_o the_o flesh_n be_v rule_v by_o no_o word_n it_o be_v break_v and_o weaken_v with_o no_o labour_n nor_o yet_o bow_v or_o soften_v with_o any_o length_n of_o time_n but_o always_o with_o blind_a eye_n hasten_v against_o our_o life_n and_o like_o he_o possess_v with_o the_o legion_n it_o lu_v to_o be_v on_o the_o steep_a mountain_n and_o craggy_a rock_n and_o if_o sometime_o it_o be_v force_v for_o a_o while_n to_o give_v place_n to_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n painful_a labour_n and_o divine_a oracle_n yet_o again_o like_o a_o plant_n bend_v down_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o gardener_n it_o return_v to_o it_o perverse_a faultinesse_n yea_o oftentimes_o the_o more_o these_o fleshly_a lust_n be_v resist_v the_o more_o enrage_a and_o violent_a for_o the_o time_n they_o grow_v and_o the_o mean_n and_o medicine_n which_o god_n have_v appoint_v to_o cure_v they_o make_v the_o disease_n but_o the_o more_o desperate_a a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o those_o heathen_a prince_n of_o which_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v who_o when_o christ_n by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n will_v reign_v over_o they_o unite_z all_o their_o force_n and_o rebel_n against_o he_o say_v let_v we_o break_v his_o bond_n in_o sunder_o and_o cast_v away_o his_o cord_n from_o us._n 3._o psal_n 2._o 3._o so_o the_o apostle_n confess_v that_o the_o more_o he_o charge_v the_o 8._o rom._n 7._o 8._o law_n upon_o his_o sinful_a lust_n the_o more_o they_o rebel_v and_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n to_o work_v in_o he_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n wherein_o these_o lawless_a lust_n may_v be_v fit_o liken_v unto_o lime_n which_o be_v kindle_v and_o inflame_v by_o water_n wherewith_o all_o other_o fire_n be_v quench_v and_o do_v resemble_v their_o lord_n and_o leader_n the_o devil_n who_o the_o more_o he_o be_v cross_v of_o his_o end_n the_o more_o he_o rage_v and_o be_v 9_o 1_o pet_n 5._o 8._o 9_o fit_o by_o the_o prophet_n compare_v to_o a_o rage_a sea_n which_o the_o more_o the_o tide_n and_o currant_n be_v cross_v and_o oppose_v by_o the_o 20._o esa_n 57_o 20._o wind_n the_o more_o tempestuous_a it_o wax_v swallow_v and_o devour_v all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o way_n with_o his_o lofty_a wane_v and_o surge_a billow_n advantage_n §_o sect._n 5._o of_o the_o mean_n to_o frustrate_v the_o former_a advantage_n now_o if_o we_o will_v not_o have_v these_o advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v against_o we_o pernition_n to_o our_o soul_n let_v we_o labour_v that_o as_o it_o be_v never_o weary_a in_o fight_v against_o we_o so_o we_o also_o may_v not_o be_v weary_a and_o faint_a in_o this_o conflict_n but_o let_v we_o with_o undaunted_a courage_n not_o only_o sustain_v the_o assault_n of_o this_o enemy_n but_o also_o provoke_v and_o set_v upon_o he_o with_o all_o his_o sinful_a lust_n that_o we_o may_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o though_o we_o can_v whole_o expel_v they_o and_o drive_v they_o out_o for_o if_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n be_v never_o weary_a in_o run_v such_o course_n as_o will_v bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n let_v we_o be_v never_o weary_a in_o stop_v and_o oppose_v it_o and_o contrariwise_o in_o run_v the_o christian_a race_n which_o will_v bring_v we_o to_o salvation_n if_o it_o be_v never_o weary_a of_o trip_v at_o our_o heel_n that_o we_o may_v fall_v and_o in_o cling_v unto_o we_o as_o a_o heavy_a burden_n that_o it_o may_v slacken_v our_o pace_n stay_v we_o in_o our_o course_n and_o so_o make_v we_o loose_v our_o crown_n let_v we_o never_o be_v weary_a in_o look_v wary_o to_o our_o foot_n that_o
eternal_a glory_n prepare_v for_o the_o faithful_a and_o from_o this_o contrariety_n in_o affection_n and_o disposition_n the_o christian_a may_v discern_v the_o like_a contrariety_n in_o all_o his_o action_n which_o arise_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o for_o one_o while_n the_o spirit_n lift_v he_o aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o another_o white_a the_o flesh_n pull_v down_o his_o thought_n and_o fiâââh_v they_o upon_o earthly_a vanity_n now_o with_o puââing_v speed_n he_o run_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o saymuch_v with_o full_a sail_n have_v the_o wind_n and_o tide_n to_o help_v he_o forward_o and_o soon_o aften_o the_o flesh_n divert_v he_o into_o the_o by_o path_n of_o sin_n or_o make_v he_o sit_v still_o oâ_n to_o return_v into_o his_o old_a course_n or_o trip_v at_o his_o heel_n cause_v he_o to_o fall_v or_o so_o setter_v his_o foot_n and_o press_v he_o down_o like_o a_o heavy_a burden_n that_o like_o they_o nouble_v with_o the_o ephialte_n or_o the_o night_n marc_n though_o he_o have_v a_o great_a desire_n to_o run_v a_o pace_n yet_o can_v he_o scarce_o stir_v but_o he_o run_v as_o it_o be_v up_o a_o sleep_n hill_n and_o sail_n against_o the_o wind_n and_o tide_n final_o now_o he_o love_v god_n and_o be_v ravish_v with_o delight_n when_o he_o enjoy_v his_o presence_n in_o his_o court_n and_o feel_v sweet_a communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o he_o to_o his_o inestimable_a joy_n and_o comfort_n and_o this_o make_v he_o to_o contemn_v the_o world_n &_o to_o take_v all_o his_o pleasure_n in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o by_o and_o by_o the_o world_n catch_v he_o in_o her_o birdlime_n of_o carriall_a delight_n and_o fetter_v he_o in_o her_o golden_a chain_n so_o as_o he_o be_v make_v negligent_a in_o god_n service_n and_o therefore_o either_o omit_v it_o altogether_o or_o else_o perform_v it_o with_o drowsy_a dulness_n senseless_a deadness_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o he_o can_v take_v no_o manner_n of_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n in_o it_o yea_o rather_o he_o see_v god_n angry_a countenance_n frown_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o abuse_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o be_v terrify_v therewith_o he_o go_v away_o discontent_v and_o dismay_v 19_o §_o sect._n 5._o the_o point_n prove_v by_o gal._n 5._o 19_o and_o of_o these_o contrary_a effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o same_o christian_n the_o apostle_n plain_o speaketh_n gal._n 5._o 19_o now_o say_v he_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v manifest_a which_o be_v these_o adultery_n fornication_n uncleanness_n lasciviousness_n idolatry_n witcheraft_n hatred_n variance_n emulation_n wrath_n strife_n sedition_n heresy_n enuying_n murder_n drunkenness_n revilinge_v and_o such_o like_a for_o the_o seed_n of_o all_o ãâã_d grievous_a sinner_n lie_v lurk_v in_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n and_o though_o they_o be_v so_o nipp_v and_o suppress_v by_o the_o contrary_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o they_o can_v never_o come_v to_o full_a ripeness_n yet_o do_v they_o often_o appear_v to_o the_o best_a christian_n in_o their_o first_o motion_n and_o suggestion_n so_o contrariwise_o he_o say_v that_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n meekness_n and_o temperance_n to_o which_o purpose_n 21._o verse_n 21._o hierome_n say_v whatsoever_o we_o speak_v do_v or_o think_v be_v sow_v in_o 6._o omne_fw-la quod_fw-la loquimur_fw-la agimus_fw-la cogitamus_fw-la in_o duobus_fw-la seminatur_fw-la agtis_fw-la carne_fw-la et_fw-la spiritu_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieronym_n in_o gal._n 6._o two_o ground_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n if_o the_o thing_n be_v good_a which_o issue_n from_o the_o mouth_n hand_n and_o heart_n they_o be_v sow_v in_o spirit_n and_o shall_v bring_v forth_o abundant_a fruit_n to_o eternal_a life_n if_o they_o be_v evil_a they_o be_v take_v from_o the_o field_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o will_v bring_v forth_o unto_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o corruption_n chap._n ii_o what_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o describe_v the_o conflict_n between_o âââ_o flesh_n and_o âe_a spirit_n describe_v by_o this_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v a_o combat_n in_o every_o christian_n between_o these_o enemy_n now_o in_o the_o next_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v what_o iâ_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o where_o then_o need_v no_o curious_a definition_n see_v the_o very_a name_n do_v sufficient_o express_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o continual_a conflict_n between_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o the_o part_n regenerate_v the_o spirit_n with_o all_o the_o holy_a quality_n grace_n and_o motion_n thereof_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o contrariety_n in_o nature_n and_o conjunction_n in_o place_n whereby_o they_o mutual_o lust_n and_o strive_v one_o against_o the_o other_o the_o flesh_n willing_a and_o in_o brace_v that_o evil_n which_o the_o spirit_n nill_v and_o hate_v and_o nilling_a and_o shun_v that_o good_a which_o it_o will_v and_o effect_v and_o contrariwise_o for_o in_o this_o conflict_n they_o mutual_o assault_v one_o another_o with_o unreconcilible_n emnitie_n and_o immediate_a and_o unplacable_a contrariety_n so_o that_o as_o the_o one_o get_v the_o other_o lose_v as_o the_o one_o gather_v strength_n the_o other_o be_v weaken_v and_o look_v how_o much_o this_o prevail_v and_o triumph_v so_o much_o his_o enemy_n and_o opposite_a be_v foil_v and_o deject_a like_o herein_o to_o a_o pair_n of_o scale_n in_o which_o the_o rise_n of_o the_o one_o be_v always_o join_v with_o the_o go_v down_o of_o the_o other_o or_o like_o the_o spleen_n in_o the_o body_n the_o swell_a whereof_o be_v join_v with_o the_o other_o consumption_n yea_o alike_o nay_o much_o more_o contrary_a than_o light_n and_o darkness_n heat_n and_o cold_a the_o one_o whereof_o increase_v as_o the_o other_o decrease_v glory_n §_o sect_n 2._o of_o the_o first_o and_o chief_a cause_n of_o the_o conflict_n which_o be_v god_n will_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n the_o cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n be_v either_o efficient_a and_o more_o remote_a or_o formal_a and_o essential_a the_o late_a be_v plain_o express_v the_o former_a employ_v in_o the_o description_n of_o this_o conflict_n namely_o god_n will_v appoint_v this_o fight_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n not_o perfect_v our_o sanctification_n in_o this_o life_n but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v and_o in_o part_n leave_v we_o unregenerate_a yea_o but_o why_o do_v not_o the_o lord_n who_o through_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n be_v as_o able_a to_o have_v recreated_a and_o renew_v we_o at_o once_o by_o his_o sole_a word_n as_o he_o do_v first_o create_v &_o make_v we_o perfect_v this_o work_n of_o regeneration_n replenish_v we_o with_o abundance_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o with_o 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resurrection_n corruption_n §_o sect._n 6._o sanctification_n begin_v and_o not_o perfect_v be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n first_o because_o of_o the_o great_a contrariety_n between_o grace_n &_o corruption_n but_o this_o as_o i_o have_v before_o show_v be_v only_o begin_v and_o not_o perfect_v and_o accomplish_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 but_o partly_o regenerate_v and_o partly_o unregenerate_a in_o part_n spiritual_a and_o in_o part_n carnal_a and_o that_o i_o may_v follow_v the_o similitude_n though_o the_o great_a tyrant_n satan_n be_v thrust_v from_o his_o throne_n so_o as_o he_o can_v any_o long_o rule_v we_o as_o a_o king_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o quite_o expel_v out_o of_o our_o quarter_n but_o still_o he_o mole_v we_o as_o a_o enemy_n and_o though_o the_o legion_n of_o his_o lust_n be_v beat_v from_o the_o strong_a 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into_o we_o but_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n renew_v according_a to_o god_n image_n and_o what_o be_v the_o flesh_n but_o the_o deface_a of_o this_o image_n the_o deprivation_n of_o this_o original_a righteousness_n and_o the_o stain_n of_o natural_a corruption_n which_o have_v overspread_v and_o defile_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n so_o that_o the_o flesh_n resist_v the_o spirit_n in_o a_o double_a opposition_n both_o as_o it_o be_v a_o privation_n and_o want_n of_o righteousness_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o corruption_n make_v we_o prone_a to_o all_o unrighteousness_n and_o therefore_o the_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o they_o be_v as_o great_a and_o unreconcilable_a as_o between_o light_n and_o darkness_n health_n and_o sickness_n heat_n and_o cold_a good_a &_o evil_a 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 the_o increase_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o decrease_a of_o the_o other_o and_o the_o one_o prevayl_v and_o victory_n be_v the_o other_o weaken_v and_o utter_a ourthrow_n the_o other_o be_v their_o cohabitation_n and_o dwell_n together_o in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o subject_n which_o minister_v unto_o they_o mutual_o occasion_n and_o impose_v a_o necessity_n of_o their_o continual_a opposition_n even_o as_o when_o fire_n and_o water_n heat_n and_o cold_a meet_v together_o there_o can_v never_o be_v any_o agreement_n or_o so_o much_o as_o a_o truce_n till_o the_o one_o of_o they_o have_v get_v the_o upper_a hand_n and_o the_o other_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o contrary_a quality_n be_v subdue_v and_o abolish_v together_o §._o sect._n 6._o second_o because_o these_o enemy_n so_o contrary_a and_o opposite_a dwell_v together_o neither_o be_v we_o so_o to_o conceive_v it_o as_o though_o these_o enemy_n so_o opposite_a dwell_v in_o the_o same_o city_n but_o in_o diverse_a hold_n or_o in_o the_o same_o man_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o diverse_a part_n but_o even_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o same_o house_n and_o chamber_n in_o the_o same_o faculty_n and_o part_n more_o plain_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o only_o dwell_v in_o the_o body_n or_o inferior_a and_o sensual_a part_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o soul_n alone_o or_o the_o intellectual_a and_o reasonable_a faculty_n for_o so_o they_o may_v part_v their_o bound_n &_o dominion_n shut_v the_o door_n against_o one_o another_o and_o sometime_o enjoy_v a_o peace_n or_o truce_n without_o the_o other_o molestation_n but_o in_o the_o same_o understanding_n &_o will_n body_n and_o affection_n so_o that_o the_o whole_a soul_n in_o respect_n of_o it_o diverse_a faculty_n be_v partly_o flesh_n and_o partly_o spirit_n and_o can_v be_v divide_v but_o only_o distinguish_v the_o understanding_n will_n affection_n and_o body_n be_v partly_o regenerate_v &_o partly_o unregenerate_a partly_o sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o partly_o sinful_a and_o corrupt_a with_o those_o relic_n of_o sin_n remain_v in_o they_o for_o example_n the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v in_o part_n renew_v and_o the_o image_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n in_o part_n remain_v as_o in_o the_o understanding_n ignorance_n be_v inchoative_o dispel_v &_o drive_v away_o and_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n shine_v in_o it_o not_o perfect_o but_o still_o the_o fog_n and_o mist_n of_o ignorance_n remain_v observe_v this_o light_n be_v whole_o mingle_v with_o it_o so_o the_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n of_o the_o will_n be_v change_v into_o loyalty_n and_o obedience_n but_o yet_o imperfect_o and_o therefore_o the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n remain_v the_o same_o will_n obey_v and_o rebell_v will_v and_o nill_v both_o good_a and_o evil_a the_o affection_n which_o be_v corrupt_v and_o disorder_v be_v by_o the_o spirit_n sanctify_v and_o reduce_v to_o order_n yield_v their_o obedience_n to_o their_o sovereign_a holy_a reason_n but_o this_o sanctification_n be_v but_o begin_v and_o imperfect_a the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n do_v still_o remain_v so_o that_o the_o same_o man_n both_o love_v and_o loathe_v both_o spiritual_a and_o carnal_a thing_n trust_v and_o distru_v god_n and_o contrariwise_o distru_v and_o trust_v in_o the_o creature_n hope_v and_o dispair_v in_o god_n mercy_n fear_v god_n and_o immoderate_o fear_v man_n humble_v himself_o before_o god_n ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n and_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n arrogate_a some_o part_n of_o that_o which_o be_v due_a unto_o god_n only_o unto_o himself_o so_o the_o same_o appetite_n be_v but_o in_o part_n sanctify_v be_v partly_o temperate_a and_o partly_o intemperate_a partly_o sober_a and_o partly_o addict_v to_o excess_n and_o the_o same_o body_n in_o the_o like_a respect_n be_v partly_o the_o instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n and_o partly_o the_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o new_a man_n and_o regenerate_a part_n may_v fit_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o child_n which_o be_v perfect_a in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o a_o man_n in_o the_o first_o hour_n he_o be_v bear_v but_o yet_o little_a and_o weak_a in_o respect_n of_o his_o strength_n and_o stature_n notwithstanding_o still_o increase_v and_o grow_v till_o âee_n come_v to_o be_v a_o man_n of_o ripe_a and_o perfect_a age_n and_o contrariwise_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a be_v as_o fit_o resemble_v to_o a_o old_a man_n wear_v out_o with_o age_n &_o decrepit_a who_o also_o have_v in_o he_o all_o the_o part_n of_o a_o man_n but_o yet_o weaken_v and_o enfeeble_v who_o though_o he_o have_v a_o great_a stature_n yet_o be_v not_o much_o strong_a than_o a_o child_n and_o though_o he_o be_v yet_o herein_o be_v his_o disadvantage_n that_o whereas_o the_o other_o increase_v daily_a and_o wax_v strong_a he_o decrease_v and_o decay_v wax_v every_o day_n more_o feeble_a than_o other_o till_o at_o last_o by_o death_n all_o his_o strength_n be_v whole_o abolish_v so_o as_o now_o the_o weak_a child_n be_v grow_v to_o man_n age_n may_v triumph_v over_o he_o and_o trample_v on_o his_o grave_n other_o §_o sect._n 7_o how_o such_o contrary_n can_v dwell_v together_o and_o not_o abolish_v one_o a_o other_o yea_o but_o how_o can_v such_o mortal_a enemy_n and_o contrary_n so_o opposite_a dwell_v together_o without_o the_o abolition_n and_o utter_a destruction_n of_o the_o one_o party_n see_v they_o do_v not_o only_o like_o the_o canaanite_n and_o israelit_n dwell_v in_o the_o same_o land_n or_o the_o israelit_v and_o jebusit_n in_o the_o same_o city_n but_o in_o the_o same_o man_n and_o which_o be_v more_o not_o in_o diverse_a but_o even_o in_o the_o very_a same_o part_n and_o faculty_n to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o 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 &_o therefore_o in_o the_o state_n
every_o particular_a member_n of_o it_o who_o notwithstanding_o may_v and_o do_v err_v in_o some_o particular_n and_o therefore_o the_o promise_n be_v to_o be_v limit_v first_o unto_o all_o truth_n necessary_a to_o our_o salvation_n and_o second_o that_o they_o shall_v by_o the_o spirit_n receive_v this_o privilege_n that_o whereas_o the_o wicked_a continue_v and_o perish_v in_o fundamental_a error_n the_o faithful_a though_o they_o may_v fall_v into_o they_o and_o continue_v in_o they_o for_o a_o time_n yet_o they_o shall_v not_o live_v and_o die_v in_o they_o but_o shall_v in_o god_n good_a time_n after_o their_o go_v astray_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n word_n and_o spirit_n revoke_v and_o recall_v they_o into_o the_o right_a path_n and_o say_v this_o be_v the_o way_n walk_v you_o in_o it_o 21._o esa_n 30._o 21._o faith_n §_o sect._n 7_o that_o this_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o conform_v our_o judgement_n to_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n again_o see_v through_o the_o flesh_n dwell_v in_o we_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o ignorance_n and_o error_n this_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o conform_v our_o judgement_n and_o opinion_n to_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n and_o as_o to_o hold_v fast_o those_o doctrine_n which_o be_v manifest_o ground_v upon_o the_o scripture_n so_o to_o be_v modest_a and_o sober_a in_o maintain_v such_o point_n as_o be_v doubtful_a and_o controversall_a when_o as_o other_o of_o our_o brethren_n differ_v from_o we_o because_o we_o may_v err_v by_o reason_n of_o those_o relic_n of_o ignorance_n remain_v in_o we_o and_o they_o may_v err_v also_o out_o of_o human_a frailty_n and_o therefore_o be_v rather_o to_o be_v pity_v then_o hate_v and_o to_o be_v draw_v not_o with_o rigour_n but_o with_o the_o spirit_n 1._o phil._n 3._o 15._o gal_n 6._o 1._o of_o meekness_n final_o see_v the_o relic_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n will_v never_o leave_v we_o till_o death_n divide_v we_o this_o must_v make_v we_o labour_v continual_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o our_o mind_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v and_o our_o judgement_n inform_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o those_o sharp_a encounter_n where_o with_o ignorance_n and_o error_n will_v daily_o assault_v us._n and_o especial_o we_o be_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n study_n and_o meditate_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o call_v often_o and_o earnest_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o the_o assistance_n and_o illumination_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o all_o error_n and_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n for_o if_o david_n who_o be_v wise_a than_o his_o ancient_n and_o have_v attain_v unto_o more_o knowledge_n than_o his_o teacher_n have_v need_n to_o make_v that_o prayer_n open_v my_o eye_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o thy_o law_n 18._o psal_n 119._o 18._o and_o if_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o be_v immediate_o teach_v by_o christ_n and_o have_v receive_v such_o abundance_n of_o revelation_n desire_v above_o all_o thing_n still_o more_o and_o more_o to_o know_v christ_n and_o to_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n 10_o phil._n 3._o 10_o death_n and_o resurrection_n then_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o who_o come_v far_o short_a of_o their_o perfection_n imagination_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o conflict_n in_o our_o thought_n and_o imagination_n the_o next_o conflict_n which_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o mind_n be_v between_o the_o action_n and_o operation_n of_o it_o which_o like_v unto_o the_o mind_n it_o solfe_n be_v partly_o spiritual_a and_o partly_o carnal_a do_v continual_o strive_v and_o fight_v against_o one_o another_o and_o these_o be_v our_o thought_n and_o cogitation_n our_o meditation_n and_o imagination_n which_o labour_v mutual_o to_o expel_v one_o another_o and_o to_o keep_v the_o mind_n in_o their_o sole_a possession_n for_o when_o the_o spirit_n lift_v up_o the_o mind_n in_o divine_a contemplation_n and_o cause_v it_o to_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n or_o on_o the_o service_n of_o god_n the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o of_o our_o lawful_a calling_n as_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o they_o then_o the_o flesh_n depress_v and_o pull_v it_o down_o and_o as_o it_o be_v clip_v the_o wing_n or_o cast_v upon_o they_o the_o lime_n or_o slime_n of_o sin_n when_o as_o it_o be_v soar_v this_o lofty_a pitch_n and_o by_o suggest_v such_o thought_n as_o be_v simple_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a or_o else_o impertinent_a and_o unseasonable_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o present_a employment_n do_v cause_n it_o to_o stoop_v unto_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o so_o leave_v the_o substance_n to_o catch_v a_o shadow_n but_o the_o spiritual_a part_n find_v itself_o thus_o defeat_v of_o those_o spiritual_a excellency_n which_o so_o earnest_o it_o persu_v do_v not_o rest_v thus_o deject_a and_o depress_v but_o shake_v of_o the_o thought_n of_o sinful_a vanity_n and_o sensual_a delight_n and_o bathe_v itself_o in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o be_v wash_v from_o the_o filth_n of_o earthly_a corruption_n and_o as_o it_o be_v pick_v and_o prune_v it_o ruffle_v feather_n when_o the_o sunbeam_n of_o god_n love_a countenance_n shine_v upon_o it_o it_o leave_v the_o earth_n and_o up_o again_o it_o mounee_v in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thought_n and_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 1._o 2._o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n and_o that_o heaven_n be_v our_o country_n it_o cause_v we_o by_o divine_a meditation_n to_o have_v our_o conversation_n there_o while_o our_o body_n be_v on_o earth_n and_o know_v that_o we_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n it_o make_v we_o to_o seek_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o to_o set_v our_o affection_n on_o thing_n above_o and_o not_o on_o thing_n which_o be_v one_o the_o earth_n memory_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o conflict_n between_o spiritual_a and_o carnal_a memory_n and_o this_o be_v the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o this_o we_o may_v add_v the_o combat_n that_o be_v between_o they_o in_o our_o memory_n for_o these_o be_v but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v and_o the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n remain_v in_o they_o there_o be_v a_o great_a conflict_n while_o the_o memory_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o be_v spiritual_a labour_v to_o blot_v out_o and_o deface_v all_o worldly_a wicked_a and_o sinful_a impression_n and_o to_o have_v imprint_v in_o it_o those_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a document_n and_o instruction_n which_o have_v be_v entrust_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o sanctify_a understanding_n and_o while_o it_o endeavour_v to_o cast_v out_o the_o rubbish_n and_o noisome_a filth_n of_o prophannesse_n ribaldry_n scurtilous_a jest_n maliciousness_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o impiety_n and_o wickedness_n that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a sure_a and_o faithful_a treasury_n of_o wise_a say_n and_o religious_a discourse_n and_o contrariwise_o while_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n stand_v in_o direct_a opposition_n to_o the_o spirit_n by_o reprint_v and_o repeat_v those_o lesson_n of_o impiety_n and_o prophannesse_n which_o before_o our_o conversion_n especial_o and_o since_o also_o we_o have_v learn_v in_o the_o school_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n and_o by_o work_v in_o we_o oblivion_n and_o forgetfulness_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n whereby_o these_o heavenly_a treasure_n and_o spiritual_a jewel_n be_v as_o it_o be_v present_o cast_v out_o of_o door_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v receive_v these_o holy_a lesson_n be_v no_o soon_o write_v but_o they_o be_v present_o blot_v out_o and_o cancel_v and_o these_o water_n of_o life_n do_v no_o long_o stay_v with_o we_o then_o common_a water_n continue_v in_o a_o leak_a vessel_n or_o in_o a_o sieve_n conscience_n §_o sect._n 10._o of_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n in_o the_o conscience_n final_o there_o be_v also_o the_o like_a conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o conscience_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o the_o fight_n between_o it_o and_o the_o will_n affection_n and_o carnal_a appetite_n which_o may_v be_v in_o those_o who_o be_v unsanctified_a and_o mere_o natural_a of_o which_o i_o shall_v speak_v more_o in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n but_o that_o conflict_n which_o be_v in_o the_o same_o faculty_n as_o it_o be_v partly_o regenerate_v and_o renew_v by_o the_o sanctify_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o partly_o unregenerate_a the_o relic_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n remain_v in_o
love_n &_o our_o own_o salvation_n for_o though_o these_o do_v potential_o belong_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a yet_o they_o can_v actual_o be_v apply_v unto_o they_o so_o long_o as_o they_o live_v and_o lie_v secure_o in_o some_o know_a sin_n without_o repentance_n especial_o those_o promise_n which_o concern_v temporary_a benefit_n which_o be_v present_a pledge_n and_o pawn_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n but_o against_o these_o also_o faith_n prevail_v when_o as_o it_o purify_v our_o heart_n bring_v we_o to_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o a_o loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o they_o and_o to_o a_o constant_a resolution_n and_o earnest_n endeavour_v to_o labour_n and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o so_o again_o afresh_o appli_v the_o promise_n unto_o we_o as_o have_v now_o just_a interest_n and_o right_n unto_o they_o appetite_n §_o sect_n 3._o that_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v most_o turbulent_a and_o sensible_a in_o the_o afeection_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n and_o thus_o have_v we_o see_v the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o superior_a faculty_n the_o like_a may_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o inferior_a seat_v in_o the_o heart_n as_o the_o affection_n passion_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n the_o which_o though_o they_o be_v no_o more_o corrupt_v than_o the_o other_o yet_o the_o corruption_n in_o they_o be_v much_o more_o sensible_a and_o though_o the_o conflict_n be_v no_o more_o dangerous_a yet_o be_v it_o much_o more_o turbulent_a and_o violent_a for_o as_o the_o poison_n in_o the_o brain_n be_v as_o mortal_a and_o pernicious_a as_o any_o other_o and_o not_o rest_v there_o alone_o but_o diffuse_v itself_o into_o all_o the_o part_n of_o the_o body_n do_v benumb_v and_o dead_v they_o but_o that_o which_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o stomach_n be_v much_o more_o rage_a and_o painful_a send_v up_o poisonous_a vapour_n into_o the_o head_n wherewith_o it_o be_v annoy_v and_o mortal_o affect_v so_o the_o poison_n of_o corruption_n have_v taint_v the_o understand_a faculty_n do_v from_o thence_o descend_v to_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n infect_v they_o with_o their_o malignity_n but_o that_o which_o be_v infuse_v into_o they_o do_v cause_n a_o more_o rage_a and_o violent_a disease_n which_o be_v more_o sensible_a and_o grievous_a and_o become_v more_o dangerous_a to_o the_o soul_n sick_a in_o sin_n because_o these_o inferior_a faculty_n be_v corrupt_v do_v work_v also_o upon_o the_o will_n and_o understanding_n strike_v up_o their_o poison_n back_o again_o unto_o they_o with_o redouble_a violence_n for_o as_o the_o outward_a object_n move_v and_o affect_v the_o sense_n and_o they_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n so_o they_o be_v thus_o move_v do_v move_v the_o will_n and_o the_o will_n draw_v also_o the_o judgement_n and_o understanding_n but_o though_o these_o sensual_a faculty_n be_v more_o gross_o poison_v and_o therefore_o seem_v more_o desperate_o incurable_a yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v also_o upon_o these_o part_n do_v purge_v they_o from_o their_o contagious_a humour_n and_o comfort_v the_o heart_n with_o such_o spiritual_a cordial_n and_o strengthen_v it_o with_o such_o heavenly_a antidote_n that_o spiritual_a health_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n recover_v but_o for_o as_o much_o as_o in_o this_o life_n the_o poison_n of_o corruption_n be_v not_o whole_o expel_v &_o so_o they_o be_v not_o full_o perfect_v there_o be_v a_o continual_a conflict_n between_o health_n and_o sickness_n the_o antidote_n and_o the_o poison_n the_o heart_n and_o affection_n as_o they_o be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_a and_o as_o they_o remain_v corrupt_v and_o unregenerate_a for_o the_o hard_a stone_n in_o the_o heart_n strive_v with_o the_o soft_a flesh_n rebellion_n with_o obedience_n corrupâon_n with_o grace_n and_o while_o the_o spirit_n draw_v the_o heart_n unto_o god_n and_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n that_o it_o may_v inseparable_o cleave_v and_o adhaere_fw-la unto_o they_o the_o flesh_n pull_v it_o back_o and_o withdraw_v it_o from_o they_o and_o labour_v to_o keep_v it_o still_o fix_a and_o fast_v upon_o earthly_a and_o worldly_a vanity_n passion_n §._o sect._n 4._o of_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o affection_n and_o passion_n and_o from_o the_o same_o cause_n spring_v that_o continual_a conflict_n which_o be_v between_o the_o affection_n and_o passion_n wherein_o sometime_o the_o same_o affection_n divide_v as_o it_o be_v between_o grace_n and_o corruption_n do_v fight_v and_o strive_v against_o themselves_o and_o sometime_o be_v cross_v match_v do_v mutual_o oppose_v and_o encounter_v other_o affection_n and_o passion_n which_o be_v contrary_a and_o opposite_a unto_o they_o the_o former_a combat_n be_v exercise_v in_o contrary_a the_o latter_a about_o the_o same_o subject_n thus_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n be_v assault_v with_o self_n love_n love_v of_o the_o world_n and_o hatred_n of_o those_o divine_n excellency_n affiance_n in_o god_n his_o providence_n and_o promise_n with_o confidence_n in_o the_o creature_n and_o diffidence_n in_o the_o all-sufficient_a creator_n zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n with_o carnal_a blind_a zeal_n coldness_n and_o lukewarmenesse_n the_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v ingenuous_a and_o filial_a with_o fear_n of_o man_n and_o that_o fear_v of_o god_n which_o be_v slavish_a and_o servile_a hope_v in_o god_n with_o earthly_a hope_n and_o also_o with_o presumption_n and_o despair_n sorrow_n for_o sin_n with_o worldly_a sorrow_n which_o cause_v death_n &_o also_o with_o wretchlesnesse_n and_o carnal_a security_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o spiritual_a rejoice_v in_o god_n with_o carnal_a joy_n in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o desperate_a grief_n for_o worldly_a loss_n alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o god_n service_n with_o carnal_a cheerfulness_n in_o pursue_v our_o sensual_a and_o sinful_a lust_n and_o also_o with_o lumpish_a heaviness_n dulness_n deadness_n of_o heart_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n in_o which_o conflict_n though_o the_o spirit_n receive_v many_o foil_n through_o the_o rage_a violence_n of_o these_o wild_a and_o rebellious_a passion_n and_o be_v oftentimes_o so_o wound_v that_o in_o outward_a appearance_n there_o seem_v to_o be_v no_o life_n remain_v yet_o it_o prove_v to_o be_v but_o a_o dangerous_a sound_n out_o of_o which_o recover_v with_o redouble_a valour_n it_o renew_v the_o conflict_n and_o get_v the_o victory_n though_o it_o seem_v but_o a_o small_a spark_n remain_v of_o a_o great_a fire_n almost_o extinguish_v with_o a_o flood_n of_o passion_n and_o so_o cover_v under_o the_o ash_n of_o corruption_n that_o it_o scarce_o appear_v yet_o when_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v blow_n upon_o it_o it_o increase_v in_o strength_n to_o a_o great_a flame_n and_o final_o though_o while_o the_o storm_n last_v like_o a_o ship_n in_o a_o mighty_a tempest_n it_o be_v so_o hide_v under_o the_o wave_n of_o sinful_a passion_n that_o scarce_o any_o show_n or_o semblance_n of_o grace_n remain_v yet_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n asswage_v the_o tempest_n and_o becalm_v these_o rough_a and_o rage_a sea_n like_o the_o ship_n which_o seem_v late_o sink_v they_o re_fw-mi appear_v &_o show_v themselves_o in_o their_o former_a beauty_n and_o be_v help_v on_o with_o that_o divine_a breath_n they_o carry_v we_o forward_o in_o all_o christian_a course_n as_o it_o be_v underfull_a sail_n with_o a_o prosperous_a wind_n and_o tide_n chap._n vii_o of_o the_o effect_n which_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n produce_v in_o us._n evil_n §_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o man_n regenerate_v can_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_v choose_v or_o refuse_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n we_o have_v see_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o several_a part_n and_o faculty_n now_o let_v we_o brief_o consider_v of_o the_o effect_n which_o it_o produce_v in_o us._n and_o these_o be_v either_o in_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n or_o in_o the_o work_n and_o action_n concern_v the_o former_a from_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n arise_v from_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o regeneration_n this_o effect_n be_v wrought_v and_o cause_v in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v that_o he_o can_v with_o his_o whole_a will_v and_o full_a consent_n either_o choose_v and_o embrace_v or_o refuse_v and_o reject_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n because_o be_v partly_o regenerate_v and_o partly_o unregenerate_a his_o will_n be_v divide_v and_o according_o do_v at_o the_o same_o time_n refuse_v and_o choose_v both_o the_o evil_a and_o the_o good_a for_o when_o the_o will_v as_o it_o be_v regenerate_v will_v do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a or_o avoid_v and_o shun_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a that_o part_n
block_n in_o his_o way_n and_o often_o trip_v at_o his_o heel_n to_o make_v he_o stumble_v &_o fall_v though_o it_o can_v quench_v and_o extinguish_v his_o desire_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n yet_o it_o much_o abate_v the_o heat_n and_o fervour_n of_o his_o zeal_n and_o though_o it_o can_v quite_o crush_v and_o sink_v he_o yet_o it_o will_v so_o shrewd_o bow_v and_o buckle_v he_o together_o that_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o complain_v with_o david_n that_o he_o be_v crooked_a 6._o psal_n 38._o 6._o and_o bow_v down_o great_o and_o therefore_o go_v mourn_v all_o the_o day_n long_o the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v move_v every_o christian_n to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o own_o frailty_n want_n and_o imperfection_n to_o deny_v himself_o and_o his_o own_o righteousness_n that_o he_o may_v whole_o rest_v upon_o the_o perfect_a and_o al-sufficient_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o justification_n and_o to_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n the_o whole_a glory_n and_o praise_n of_o his_o salvation_n for_o the_o mind_n will_n heart_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o fountain_n from_o which_o all_o our_o work_n do_v spring_n be_v in_o part_n regenerate_v and_o in_o part_n unregenerate_a partly_o spiritual_a and_o 6._o esa_n 64._o 6._o partly_o carnal_a all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o proceed_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o must_v needs_o be_v of_o the_o like_a nature_n 12._o 1._o cor_fw-la 10._o 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o so_o also_o it_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o while_o we_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o fall_v see_v we_o be_v so_o full_a of_o frailty_n and_o be_v so_o much_o weaken_v unto_o all_o good_a action_n through_o the_o malignity_n and_o continual_a opposition_n of_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n this_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o 13._o prou._n 4._o 24._o heb_fw-mi 3._o 13._o 32._o 13._o lift_v up_o the_o hand_n which_o hang_v down_o and_o the_o feeble_a knee_n and_o to_o make_v straight_o path_n for_o our_o foot_n lest_o that_o which_o be_v lame_a be_v turn_v out_o of_o the_o way_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v it_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o mourn_v and_o groan_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n hinder_v we_o in_o all_o good_a action_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n final_o it_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o pour_v forth_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 23._o daily_o unto_o god_n most_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v 13._o pro._n 4._o 23._o heb._n 3._o 13._o he_o to_o anoint_v our_o stiff_a limb_n with_o the_o oil_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o to_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v run_v more_o cheerful_o and_o swift_o in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n to_o 13._o heb._n 12._o 13._o strengthen_v we_o daily_o with_o his_o might_n and_o to_o send_v continual_o into_o we_o fresh_a aid_n of_o his_o sanctify_a grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v the_o continual_a assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v it_o with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v able_a to_o resist_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o hinder_v our_o christian_a course_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o in_o his_o good_a time_n whole_o to_o abolish_v this_o our_o enemy_n and_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o full_a &_o a_o final_a victory_n over_o it_o in_o jesus_n christ_n chap._n viii_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n sanctify_v §_o sect._n 1._o there_o can_v be_v no_o conflict_n in_o they_o that_o be_v perfect_o sanctify_v the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o subject_n of_o it_o where_o and_o in_o who_o it_o be_v fight_v the_o which_o be_v such_o person_n as_o be_v regenerate_v and_o the_o faithful_a only_o while_o they_o live_v in_o the_o world_n for_o in_o they_o only_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n which_o be_v the_o cohabitation_n of_o these_o enemy_n which_o assault_n and_o resist_v one_o another_o neither_o can_v there_o be_v any_o such_o combat_n in_o the_o glorify_a saint_n because_o they_o be_v perfect_o sanctify_v and_o have_v no_o relic_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o sinful_a corruption_n remain_v in_o they_o and_o consequent_o no_o enemy_n to_o oppose_v and_o resist_v the_o spirit_n for_o whereas_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o there_o be_v a_o conflict_n in_o our_o saviour_n who_o be_v perfect_o holy_a when_o be_v in_o his_o agony_n he_o pray_v to_o have_v the_o cup_n pass_v from_o he_o and_o then_o submit_v his_o will_n to_o his_o father_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o 42._o mat._n 26._o 42._o be_v not_o the_o conflict_n berweene_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n but_o as_o the_o schoolman_n speak_v between_o two_o will_n in_o christ_n the_o superior_a and_o the_o inferior_a or_o the_o will_n of_o reason_n and_o the_o will_n of_o sensuality_n the_o one_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o natural_a appetite_n and_o concupiscence_n the_o other_o the_o will_n 13._o joh._n 1._o 13._o of_o the_o man_n or_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n as_o the_o apostle_n john_n seem_v to_o distinguish_v they_o thus_o the_o disciple_n have_v long_o watch_v by_o their_o inferior_a will_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n desire_v sleep_v but_o the_o will_n of_o reason_n shall_v have_v overrule_v this_o and_o therefore_o because_o it_o do_v not_o our_o saviour_n reprove_v they_o can_v you_o not_o watch_v with_o i_o one_o hour_n so_o 42._o mat._n 26._o 42._o a_o man_n may_v by_o his_o inferior_a will_v desire_v to_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o in_o his_o superior_a will_n may_v desire_v rather_o to_o abstain_v that_o it_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o god_n reveal_v will_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v humble_v ourselves_o by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n so_o when_o death_n approach_v a_o man_n may_v in_o his_o inferior_a will_n and_o natural_a appetite_n desire_v to_o live_v and_o yet_o in_o his_o reasonable_a will_v submit_v himself_o to_o god_n good_a pleasure_n yea_o desire_n in_o many_o respect_n to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n be_v man_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n like_v unto_o we_o sin_n only_o except_v desire_a that_o the_o cup_n of_o his_o passion_n may_v pass_v from_o he_o in_o his_o inferior_a will_n and_o natural_a appetite_n which_o shun_v death_n and_o seek_v the_o preservation_n of_o itself_o but_o in_o his_o reasonable_a will_n consider_v the_o end_n why_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o be_v by_o his_o death_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o perfect_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n he_o overrule_v the_o natural_a appetite_n &_o do_v whole_o submit_v himself_o to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n neither_o be_v the_o sensual_a will_n sinful_a &_o unlawful_a when_o it_o be_v subject_v to_o the_o reasonable_a but_o when_o it_o go_v about_o of_o a_o subject_a to_o become_v a_o sovereign_n and_o to_o resist_v and_o over-rule_v that_o unto_o which_o it_o shall_v yield_v obedience_n even_o as_o it_o be_v no_o fault_n in_o a_o subject_a to_o desire_v that_o his_o own_o will_n in_o thing_n lawful_a or_o indifferent_a may_v be_v do_v so_o that_o when_o hear_v the_o contrary_a pleasure_n of_o his_o prince_n he_o do_v not_o rebel_v against_o it_o but_o be_v content_a willing_o to_o submit_v himself_o unto_o it_o or_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o strife_n and_o conflict_n to_o be_v in_o the_o same_o will_n of_o christ_n we_o may_v say_v that_o it_o be_v a_o combat_n not_o between_o grace_n and_o corruption_n but_o between_o diverse_a desire_n in_o the_o same_o will_n which_o may_v lawful_o be_v in_o a_o man_n if_o they_o be_v ground_v on_o diverse_a respect_n as_o a_o man_n may_v at_o the_o same_o time_n lawful_o desire_v to_o live_v that_o he_o may_v glorify_v god_n or_o to_o die_v that_o he_o may_v cease_v to_o sin_n &_o be_v glorify_v by_o he_o he_o may_v desire_v to_o eat_v for_o the_o refresh_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o repel_v of_o the_o pain_n of_o hunger_n and_o to_o fast_o that_o he_o may_v be_v fit_v the_o better_a for_o some_o religious_a exercise_n and_o so_o our_o saviour_n desire_v to_o have_v the_o cup_n pass_v from_o he_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o preservation_n of_o his_o nature_n
approve_v we_o when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v he_o &_o accuse_v we_o when_o we_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n so_o the_o understanding_n discern_v god_n excellency_n goodness_n and_o perfection_n propose_v this_o to_o the_o conscience_n that_o god_n above_o all_o be_v to_o be_v honour_v and_o love_v the_o which_o light_n when_o it_o have_v receive_v from_o the_o understanding_n it_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v we_o when_o we_o love_v or_o reverence_v any_o thing_n more_o than_o he_o condemn_v we_o as_o guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o liable_a to_o fearful_a punishment_n wherewith_o the_o heart_n be_v affright_v and_o terrify_v it_o be_v cast_v down_o with_o grief_n and_o sadness_n and_o oftentimes_o plunge_v into_o utter_a despair_n but_o when_o the_o understanding_n and_o conscience_n through_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n help_v and_o increase_v by_o the_o scripture_n have_v thus_o in_o some_o poor_a sort_n and_o small_a degree_n perform_v their_o duty_n the_o will_n be_v pervert_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n do_v rise_v up_o in_o open_a rebellion_n against_o the_o understanding_n and_o conscience_n and_o though_o it_o acknowledge_v the_o truth_n of_o their_o proposition_n and_o conclusion_n yet_o it_o come_v in_o with_o a_o non_fw-la obstante_fw-la and_o resolve_v notwithstanding_o they_o persuade_v to_o the_o contrary_a that_o it_o will_v do_v what_o it_o listen_v and_o go_v on_o in_o it_o own_o course_n though_o it_o be_v convince_v to_o be_v the_o worst_a because_o howsoever_o it_o hazard_v the_o soul_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o the_o loss_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n yet_o it_o bring_v the_o present_a fruition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o no_o soon_o be_v reason_n and_o conscience_n ready_a to_o subdue_v the_o rebellion_n of_o the_o will_n and_o to_o persuade_v by_o other_o argument_n unto_o obedience_n but_o present_o a_o tumultuous_a rout_n of_o unruly_a affection_n and_o rage_a passion_n come_v to_o rescue_v and_o strengthen_v the_o will_n in_o it_o rebellion_n by_o present_v unto_o it_o the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n which_o it_o may_v gain_v by_o follow_v wicked_a course_n and_o if_o the_o reason_n &_o conscience_n oppose_v future_a danger_n and_o will_v hinder_v the_o will_n evil_a choice_n by_o further_a persuasion_n they_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o reason_n with_o tumultuous_a rage_n and_o with_o loud_a shout_a and_o clamorous_a cry_n drown_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o conscience_n that_o they_o be_v constrain_v to_o cease_v direct_v and_o accuse_v or_o to_o continue_v do_v it_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o laban_n for_o though_o reason_n and_o conscience_n tell_v he_o that_o he_o ought_v to_o use_v jacob_n well_o and_o rich_o to_o reward_v his_o service_n because_o god_n bless_v all_o he_o have_v for_o his_o sake_n yet_o his_o will_n be_v corrupt_v and_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n be_v whole_o carry_v away_o with_o worldly_a wealth_n he_o oppress_v and_o wrong_v he_o with_o one_o injury_n after_o another_o so_o though_o reason_n and_o conscience_n tell_v pharaoh_n that_o he_o do_v wicked_o in_o disobey_v god_n commandment_n and_o keep_v back_o his_o people_n from_o serve_v of_o he_o which_o make_v he_o sometime_o when_o he_o be_v on_o the_o rack_n of_o some_o present_a judgement_n to_o confess_v that_o he_o have_v sin_v yet_o afterward_o his_o heart_n be_v harden_v his_o will_n rebel_v and_o his_o affection_n be_v set_v upon_o the_o profit_n of_o their_o service_n do_v stop_v his_o ear_n to_o all_o persuasion_n and_o to_o the_o accusation_n of_o his_o own_o conscience_n thus_o saul_n in_o his_o understanding_n 34._o exod._n 9_o 27._o 34._o conceive_v that_o david_n be_v innocent_a and_o therefore_o his_o conscience_n accuse_v he_o that_o he_o do_v wicked_o in_o pursue_v he_o make_v he_o to_o justify_v he_o and_o to_o condemn_v his_o own_o unjustice_n and_o faultinesse_n thou_o be_v more_o righteous_a than_o i_o 17._o 1_o sam._n 24._o 17._o for_o thou_o have_v reward_v i_o good_a whereas_o i_o have_v reward_v thou_o evil_n but_o by_o and_o by_o his_o will_n and_o affection_n be_v whole_o set_v upon_o worldly_a honour_n and_o transport_v with_o ambition_n he_o hearken_v neither_o to_o reason_n nor_o conscience_n but_o persecute_v he_o again_o with_o more_o than_o wont_a rage_n final_o thus_o than_o pilate_n advise_v by_o reason_n and_o conscience_n justify_v our_o saviour_n as_o innocent_a and_o faultless_a his_o will_n and_o affection_n chief_o desire_v to_o continue_v his_o esteem_n with_o caesar_n and_o to_o be_v applaud_v by_o the_o priest_n pharisce_n and_o vulgar_a multitude_n he_o reverse_v the_o sentence_n of_o reason_n and_o conscience_n and_o unjust_o condemn_v the_o innocent_a to_o die_v with_o malefactor_n conflict_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o second_o difference_n be_v in_o the_o move_a cause_n of_o these_o conflict_n second_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n differ_v from_o that_o which_o be_v between_o the_o reason_n and_o will_n the_o conscience_n and_o affection_n in_o the_o move_a cause_n for_o the_o spirit_n be_v move_v to_o assault_v the_o flesh_n by_o the_o true_a love_n of_o god_n which_o cause_v it_o to_o make_v war_n against_o carnal_a lust_n because_o they_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o as_o be_v enemy_n to_o his_o grace_n and_o contrary_a to_o his_o holy_a will_n and_o by_o a_o filial_a fear_n of_o his_o majesty_n which_o make_v the_o man_n regenerate_v loath_a to_o yield_v unto_o any_o motion_n of_o sin_n lest_o he_o shall_v hereby_o offend_v and_o displease_v he_o but_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o conscience_n and_o affection_n arise_v from_o self-love_n and_o servile_a fear_n which_o make_v the_o man_n unregenerate_a to_o withstand_v the_o motion_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n for_o fear_n of_o those_o punishment_n which_o will_v accompany_v his_o sin_n as_o horror_n of_o conscience_n shame_n corporal_a pain_n eternal_a death_n and_o hellish_a condemnation_n like_o the_o slave_n who_o dare_v not_o offend_v his_o master_n not_o because_o dislike_v the_o fault_n but_o because_o he_o fear_v the_o whip_n or_o the_o thief_n who_o be_v restrain_v from_o rob_v not_o in_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n or_o because_o he_o hate_v sin_n or_o love_v justice_n and_o truth_n but_o because_o he_o fear_v to_o be_v hang_v on_o the_o gallows_n and_o so_o likewise_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o end_n for_o the_o end_n at_o which_o the_o regenerate_a man_n aim_v in_o fight_v against_o the_o flesh_n be_v that_o he_o may_v glorify_v god_n in_o his_o victory_n over_o his_o sinful_a lust_n and_o be_v more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o his_o love_n and_o his_o own_o salvation_n but_o the_o end_n at_o which_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o man_n unregenerate_a aim_v in_o oppose_v his_o corrupt_a will_n and_o earnall_a affection_n be_v that_o he_o may_v the_o better_a compass_n his_o worldly_a desire_n either_o in_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o earthly_a good_a or_o the_o anoyd_n and_o escape_v of_o some_o imminent_a evil_n in_o which_o regard_n although_o the_o same_o effect_n be_v produce_v in_o they_o both_o and_o both_o the_o man_n unregenerate_a &_o regenerate_v do_v or_o leave_v undo_v the_o same_o thing_n yet_o the_o like_a action_n which_o make_v a_o like_a glorious_a show_n in_o outward_a appearance_n be_v far_o unlike_a in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n because_o they_o arise_v from_o contrary_a cause_n and_o be_v direct_v to_o contrary_a end_n and_o therefore_o the_o same_o action_n do_v by_o the_o one_o be_v approve_v and_o accept_v as_o lawful_a and_o good_a and_o of_o the_o other_o reject_v and_o condemn_v as_o evil_a and_o wicked_a same_o §_o sect._n 5._o a_o three_o difference_n between_o the_o conflict_n in_o the_o regenerate_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a that_o this_o be_v between_o diverse_a faculty_n &_o that_o in_o the_o same_o three_o there_o be_v a_o difference_n between_o these_o conflict_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o combatant_n for_o in_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n there_o be_v a_o conflict_n between_o grace_n and_o corruption_n in_o the_o same_o faculty_n knowledge_n and_o ignorance_n spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o carnal_a wisdom_n in_o the_o same_o understanding_n willing_a and_o nill_v good_a and_o evil_n in_o the_o same_o will_n accuse_v and_o excuse_v for_o evil_a in_o the_o same_o conscience_n love_n of_o god_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n fear_v of_o god_n and_o fear_n of_o man_n trust_v in_o the_o creator_n and_o trust_v in_o the_o creature_n in_o the_o same_o affection_n temperance_n and_o intemperance_n in_o the_o same_o appetite_n and_o here_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o they_o remain_v unregenerate_a do_v with_o unite_a force_n fight_v against_o
the_o spirit_n the_o reason_n mind_n and_o conscience_n not_o except_v but_o in_o the_o combat_n which_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a the_o conflict_n be_v between_o diverse_a faculty_n which_o be_v all_o carnal_a and_o corrupt_a fight_v one_o of_o they_o against_o another_o as_o between_o the_o reason_n and_o the_o will_n the_o conscience_n and_o the_o carnal_a concupiscence_n passion_n 15._o rom._n 2._o 15._o and_o affection_n in_o which_o whether_o soever_o party_n prevail_v still_o the_o unsanctified_a man_n be_v draw_v unto_o sin_n and_o so_o also_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o fight_n for_o that_o which_o be_v between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n be_v do_v by_o contrary_a lust_a the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o in_o a_o practical_a real_a and_o effectual_a manner_n but_o that_o which_o be_v between_o the_o reason_n and_o the_o will_n the_o conscience_n and_o the_o affection_n be_v maintain_v by_o logical_a dispute_n and_o mental_a discourse_n while_o the_o conscience_n infer_v fearful_a conclusion_n of_o punishment_n &_o god_n ensue_v judgement_n upon_o the_o wicked_a choice_n of_o the_o will_n and_o their_o yield_a to_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a affection_n for_o though_o in_o the_o creation_n the_o will_n be_v in_o subjection_n to_o reason_n and_o embrace_v or_o shun_v that_o which_o it_o approve_v or_o disalow_v and_o though_o this_o order_n be_v common_o observe_v between_o the_o faculty_n even_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corrupion_n yet_o after_o that_o man_n rebel_v against_o his_o chief_a sovereign_n there_o follow_v rebellion_n thereupon_o in_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n against_o their_o superior_a in_o the_o little_a commonwealth_n of_o man_n and_o now_o the_o will_n yield_v obedience_n no_o further_o than_o it_o like_v and_o lu_v do_v often_o resist_v reason_n which_o be_v his_o king_n and_o refuse_v to_o follow_v it_o direction_n and_o to_o allow_v of_o it_o conclusion_n but_o rather_o embrace_v the_o clean_a contrary_n now_o while_o reason_n be_v earnest_a in_o persuade_v by_o argument_n and_o the_o will_v rebellious_a and_o violent_a in_o cross_v and_o thawart_v it_o the_o conscience_n be_v awaken_v and_o rouse_v up_o come_v in_o to_o the_o rescue_n of_o reason_n restrain_v the_o will_n from_o embrace_v that_o evil_a it_o like_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o punishment_n which_o it_o adjudge_v the_o offender_n unto_o upon_o the_o commit_n of_o the_o sin_n wherewith_o oftentimes_o when_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o will_n be_v abate_v and_o the_o courage_n thereof_o cool_v so_o that_o it_o begin_v to_o stagger_v and_o faint_v in_o its_o resolution_n then_o enter_v in_o a_o tumultuous_a troop_n of_o passion_n and_o affection_n as_o fresh_a aid_n to_o strengthen_v the_o will_n in_o rebellion_n which_o be_v themselves_o first_o hire_v and_o corrupt_v to_o do_v service_n unto_o satan_n in_o sinful_a desire_n and_o action_n with_o the_o present_a pay_n or_o expect_a wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n do_v by_o the_o same_o proffer_n persuade_v the_o will_n to_o continue_v stiff_a and_o obdurate_a in_o rebellious_a course_n and_o with_o all_o resolution_n to_o oppose_v itself_o against_o reason_n and_o conscience_n but_o yet_o consider_v that_o in_o all_o this_o conflict_n between_o these_o diverse_a faculty_n there_o be_v no_o enmity_n &_o contrariety_n between_o they_o in_o their_o nature_n neither_o be_v there_o more_o grace_n or_o less_o corruption_n in_o the_o reason_n and_o conscience_n then_o in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n for_o they_o as_o well_o as_o these_o do_v like_a and_o love_v sin_n with_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n if_o they_o be_v not_o deter_v with_o the_o fearful_a consequent_n of_o god_n judgment_n and_o punishment_n which_o they_o see_v will_v necessary_o follow_v upon_o such_o sinful_a praemise_n nor_o be_v there_o less_o emnitie_n between_o they_o and_o god_n grace_n and_o goodness_n for_o be_v they_o out_o of_o the_o gunshot_n of_o danger_n they_o will_v as_o willing_o embrace_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n as_o do_v the_o affection_n and_o will_n but_o here_o only_o be_v the_o difference_n that_o they_o be_v more_o politic_a enemy_n to_o god_n and_o all_o goodness_n and_o more_o wise_o love_v themselves_o dare_v not_o seek_v pleasure_n in_o such_o sinful_a attempt_n as_o will_v cause_v more_o bitterness_n &_o sorrow_n in_o the_o end_n through_o sense_n of_o punishment_n then_o can_v be_v countervail_v with_o the_o short_a joy_n which_o they_o shall_v take_v in_o the_o fruition_n of_o their_o wicked_a delight_n whereas_o the_o other_o be_v more_o rude_a and_o sensual_a do_v only_o look_v upon_o present_a object_n and_o therefore_o when_o they_o see_v a_o bait_n and_o booty_n of_o sin_n set_v out_o before_o they_o they_o run_v unto_o it_o with_o a_o headlong_a violence_n not_o fear_v nor_o care_v for_o the_o imminent_a danger_n of_o denounce_v punishment_n saculty_n §_o sect._n 6._o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n &_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o the_o same_o saculty_n but_o it_o be_v far_o otherwise_o in_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v not_o between_o diverse_a faculty_n all_o still_o remain_v and_o agree_v in_o their_o natural_a corruption_n and_o only_o differ_v one_o with_o another_o like_o soldier_n in_o the_o same_o camp_n and_o fight_v under_o the_o same_o general_n upon_o their_o diverse_a reason_n and_o ground_n in_o the_o manage_n of_o the_o war_n the_o one_o being_n more_o willing_a in_o run_v into_o danger_n the_o other_o more_o wary_a to_o avoid_v and_o escape_v they_o but_o it_o be_v between_o the_o same_o faculty_n fight_v against_o themselves_o reason_n against_o reason_n and_o will_v against_o will_n not_o arise_v from_o a_o syllogistical_a discourse_n upon_o outward_a ground_n of_o ensue_a mischief_n but_o from_o a_o real_a change_n of_o their_o nature_n wrought_v by_o god_n spirit_n the_o which_o because_o it_o be_v but_o begin_v and_o imperfect_a the_o relic_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n remain_v and_o dwell_v in_o the_o same_o house_n and_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a and_o renew_a grace_n these_o be_v even_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n as_o contrary_v one_o to_o another_o as_o fire_n to_o water_n light_n to_o darkness_n good_a to_o evil_n there_o necessary_o follow_v a_o continual_a conflict_n between_o they_o in_o which_o as_o unreconciable_a enemy_n they_o seek_v to_o destroy_v one_o another_o not_o move_v hereunto_o by_o discourse_n of_o reason_n no_o more_o then_o in_o the_o fight_n between_o the_o lion_n and_o the_o dragon_n the_o dog_n and_o the_o beat_v the_o fire_n and_o water_n but_o by_o the_o antipathy_n and_o contrariety_n which_o be_v in_o their_o nature_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o a_o new_a bear_v babe_n in_o christ_n who_o have_v little_a learning_n and_o a_o small_a degree_n of_o knowledge_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n do_v with_o as_o great_a resolution_n withstand_v the_o encounter_n and_o motion_n of_o sin_n and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n though_o he_o be_v scarce_o able_a to_o render_v a_o reason_n of_o his_o do_n as_o those_o who_o be_v grow_v unto_o a_o ripe_a age_n and_o have_v attain_v unto_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o learning_n and_o wisdom_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o many_o poor_a simple_a &_o illiterate_a man_n who_o as_o conscionable_o avoid_v all_o sin_n and_o practice_v the_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n as_o other_o christ_n ans_fw-fr who_o be_v learned_a and_o have_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n and_o also_o in_o many_o martyr_n who_o be_v unlearned_a and_o not_o able_a to_o maintain_v the_o truth_n of_o their_o cause_n by_o syllogistical_a dispute_n do_v yet_o as_o resolut_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o idolatry_n and_o popish_a heresy_n and_o as_o willing_o and_o courageous_o seal_v the_o truth_n with_o their_o blood_n as_o other_o who_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o great_a learning_n which_o plain_o show_v that_o their_o opposition_n to_o error_n and_o falsehood_n be_v not_o chief_o ground_v on_o mental_a discourse_n for_o then_o those_o who_o most_o excel_v in_o learning_n &_o knowledge_n shall_v have_v as_o much_o exceed_v in_o their_o resolution_n and_o opposition_n but_o upon_o that_o secret_a change_n of_o nature_n make_v in_o they_o by_o god_n spirit_n by_o which_o they_o oppose_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a not_o only_o in_o their_o reason_n and_o understanding_n but_o also_o in_o their_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n with_o all_o other_o power_n and_o part_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o christian_n be_v no_o soon_o conceive_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o by_o communication_n of_o save_v grace_n receive_v spiritual_a life_n birth_n and_o be_v but_o he_o present_o become_v one_o of_o god_n soldier_n and_o as_o natural_o and_o voluntary_o by_o virtue_n
of_o his_o regeneration_n fight_v against_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n without_o any_o press_n by_o the_o conscience_n or_o enticement_n and_o enforce_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o law_n denounce_v punishment_n if_o he_o go_v not_o on_o this_o warfare_n only_o out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o obedience_n towards_o god_n and_o his_o own_v inclination_n carry_v he_o against_o these_o enemy_n as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o natural_a antipathy_n and_o inward_a contrariety_n as_o the_o fire_n strive_v against_o the_o water_n health_n against_o sickness_n or_o life_n against_o death_n effect_n §_o sect._n 7._o the_o four_o difference_n be_v in_o their_o contrary_a effect_n the_o four_o difference_n between_o the_o combat_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o regenerate_a and_o between_o the_o reason_n and_o will_n the_o conscience_n and_o affection_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v in_o their_o contrary_a effect_n for_o by_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n our_o faith_n be_v confirm_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o regeneration_n see_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o combatant_n dwell_v in_o we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n see_v he_o have_v choose_v we_o for_o his_o soldier_n to_o fight_v his_o battle_n and_o of_o our_o own_o salvation_n see_v god_n spirit_n fight_v in_o and_o for_o we_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o victory_n for_o who_o can_v withstand_v his_o power_n or_o resist_v his_o will_n and_o of_o the_o crown_n of_o victory_n everlasting_a glory_n promise_v by_o truth_n itself_o to_o all_o those_o who_o overcome_v but_o contrariwise_o from_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a where_o in_o oftentimes_o the_o worse_a part_n prevail_v arise_v doubt_v and_o incredulity_n terror_n fear_n and_o utter_a despair_n in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o those_o dreadful_a punishment_n which_o sin_n have_v deserve_v second_o from_o the_o combat_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n unsained_a repentance_n be_v begin_v or_o renew_v and_o increase_v in_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v for_o there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o they_o principal_o in_o their_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n whereby_o in_o all_o thing_n they_o oppose_v the_o flesh_n hate_v that_o which_o it_o love_v and_o love_v that_o which_o it_o hate_v will_v what_o it_o nill_v and_o nill_v that_o which_o it_o will_v upon_o which_o follow_v the_o purify_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o purge_n of_o it_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n the_o hate_v and_o forsake_v of_o all_o sin_n and_o a_o hearty_a desire_n and_o earnest_n endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o not_o only_o a_o reformation_n in_o part_n but_o total_a obedience_n in_o all_o our_o affection_n and_o action_n in_o the_o renounce_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o the_o embrace_v of_o all_o good_a duty_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n but_o there_o be_v no_o such_o change_n follow_v the_o conflict_n between_o the_o conscience_n and_o affection_n reason_n and_o will_n only_o there_o may_v be_v some_o pang_n of_o sorrow_n and_o shed_n of_o tear_n cause_v not_o by_o the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o hatred_n of_o sin_n but_o by_o the_o apprehension_n and_o expectation_n of_o deserve_a punishment_n there_o may_v be_v also_o some_o confession_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o sin_n while_o they_o be_v upon_o the_o rack_n of_o conscience_n and_o be_v terrify_v with_o the_o fear_n and_o apprehension_n or_o pinch_v with_o the_o present_a sense_n and_o smart_n of_o punishment_n and_o some_o promise_n or_o it_o may_v be_v purpose_n of_o leave_v and_o forsake_v their_o wicked_a course_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o pharaob_n who_o while_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o himself_o and_o his_o people_n confess_v his_o sin_n and_o promise_a amendment_n and_o final_o they_o may_v out_o of_o this_o serve_v fear_n leave_v the_o most_o of_o their_o sin_n and_o outward_o reform_v themselves_o and_o conform_v their_o practice_n in_o many_o thing_n to_o 20._o mark_n 6._o 20._o such_o obedience_n and_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o so_o many_o good_a duty_n that_o they_o may_v think_v themselves_o and_o persuade_v other_o that_o they_o be_v notable_a convert_v as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o herod_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o there_o be_v in_o they_o no_o sound_a repentance_n no_o change_n of_o nature_n no_o purge_a and_o remove_v but_o only_o a_o temporary_a restrain_v of_o their_o corruption_n wrought_v in_o they_o not_o by_o grace_n and_o the_o spirit_n but_o by_o other_o corruption_n of_o a_o different_a nature_n namely_o servile_a fear_n and_o terror_n of_o conscience_n as_o hereby_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o that_o when_o as_o they_o be_v take_v from_o the_o rack_n and_o secure_v ân_o their_o conceit_n from_o the_o feel_n of_o further_a punishment_n they_o return_v again_o to_o their_o wicked_a course_n and_o become_v more_o obdurate_a and_o rebellious_a than_o they_o be_v before_o or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o show_n of_o some_o amendment_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o a_o through_o reformation_n or_o a_o purge_n of_o the_o heart_n from_o all_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n such_o as_o follow_v the_o conflict_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n but_o a_o reduce_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n from_o extremity_n to_o some_o medioctitie_n from_o be_v a_o publican_n and_o notorious_a sinner_n to_o be_v a_o pharisee_fw-mi hypocrite_n or_o at_o the_o best_a a_o mere_a civil_a man_n conformable_a to_o the_o politic_a law_n in_o the_o state_n and_o no_o opposer_n to_o outward_a discipline_n and_o order_n in_o the_o church_n and_o this_o also_o be_v the_o work_n of_o natural_a reason_n which_o persuade_v they_o to_o this_o information_n for_o worldly_a respect_n whereas_o the_o other_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o in_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n begin_v and_o continue_v this_o amendment_n in_o they_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n whereof_o redound_v chief_o to_o the_o preservation_n of_o human_a society_n the_o good_a of_o common_a wealth_n in_o the_o maintain_n of_o external_a discipline_n which_o can_v not_o stand_v against_o the_o rage_n and_o fury_n of_o tumultuous_a passion_n and_o affection_n be_v it_o not_o that_o their_o strength_n be_v abate_v &_o their_o violence_n restrain_v by_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n whereas_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o spirit_n &_o the_o flesh_n be_v much_o better_a namely_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n by_o our_o worship_v &_o serve_v he_o in_o spirit_n &_o truth_n the_o strengthen_n &_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n the_o inward_a purge_n and_o purify_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n from_o the_o hide_a and_o secret_a corruption_n of_o all_o sin_n humiliation_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glorification_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o all_o that_o thus_o fight_n shall_v sure_o overcome_v and_o receive_v for_o thââ_n reward_n the_o crown_n of_o victory_n everlasting_a blessedness_n three_o the_o war_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n cause_v unto_o we_o the_o most_o secure_a peace_n even_a peace_n with_o god_n when_o as_o be_v come_v his_o soldier_n we_o fight_v under_o his_o standard_n against_o his_o and_o out_o enemy_n peace_n between_o the_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n when_o as_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n be_v in_o quiet_a subjection_n to_o the_o superior_a the_o affection_n harken_v unto_o and_o obey_v the_o conscrence_n the_o will_n yield_v voluntary_a obedience_n to_o reason_n as_o god_n viceroy_n and_o all_o to_o god_n as_o their_o supreme_a sovereign_n it_o bring_v also_o with_o it_o unspeakable_a comfort_n spiritual_a rejoice_a and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n because_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n over_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o the_o crown_n of_o victory_n everlasting_a glory_n but_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a cause_v continual_a garboil_n &_o hot_a dissension_n tyranny_n in_o the_o superior_a faculty_n rule_v only_o by_o servile_a fear_n and_o rebellion_n in_o the_o inferior_a when_o as_o they_o have_v power_n to_o break_v the_o yoke_n of_o government_n horror_n and_o anguish_n of_o mind_n disconsolate_a sorrow_n and_o hellish_a despair_n when_o the_o affright_a conscience_n bear_v sway_n or_o the_o mad_a and_o tumultuous_a joy_n of_o frantic_a man_n when_o the_o wild_a affection_n and_o disorder_a passion_n by_o gag_v and_o silence_v the_o conscience_n do_v get_v the_o upper_a hand_n the_o which_o oftentimes_o last_v no_o long_o than_o a_o blaze_n of_o thorn_n do_v leave_v behind_o it_o redouble_a grief_n and_o desperate_a despair_n final_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n make_v the_o
man_n regenerate_v with_o more_o care_n and_o diligence_n to_o observe_v his_o own_o heart_n and_o more_o conscionable_o to_o watch_v over_o all_o his_o way_n that_o he_o give_v no_o advantage_n to_o his_o sinful_a flesh_n it_o cause_v he_o studious_o to_o affect_v and_o earnest_o to_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spiritual_a part_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o the_o flesh_n with_o all_o carnal_a lust_n may_v be_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v that_o so_o it_o may_v not_o rebel_v and_o gather_v strength_n to_o prevail_v against_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n but_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n 27_o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27_o be_v common_o join_v with_o secure_a retchlesnesse_n whereby_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n do_v car_n les_o neglct_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o this_o bitter_a conflict_n until_o he_o be_v overtake_v with_o they_o and_o only_o avoid_v the_o punishment_n and_o not_o the_o sin_n which_o cause_v it_o oâ_n the_o sin_n only_o when_o he_o be_v sensible_a of_o the_o punishment_n it_o work_v in_o he_o no_o care_n to_o mortify_v his_o sin_n unless_o it_o be_v only_o in_o outward_a fact_n and_o that_o alone_a for_o servile_a fear_n of_o pain_n and_o smart_n and_o not_o in_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n yea_o still_o he_o love_v they_o as_o his_o dear_a darling_n and_o when_o he_o dare_v not_o give_v they_o place_n and_o entertainment_n in_o his_o work_n and_o action_n as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o outward_a room_n he_o secret_o lodge_v they_o in_o his_o heart_n as_o in_o his_o secret_a closet_n or_o private_a chamber_n it_o do_v not_o make_v he_o use_v any_o mean_n to_o subdue_v his_o flesh_n and_o mortify_v his_o corruption_n yea_o rather_o it_o bring_v he_o into_o a_o sluggish_a despair_n which_o make_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o that_o there_o be_v a_o lion_n in_o the_o street_n to_o starve_v his_o soul_n because_o he_o will_v not_o take_v pain_n to_o pluck_v his_o hand_n out_o of_o his_o bosom_n and_o put_v it_o to_o his_o mouth_n to_o stop_v his_o ear_n against_o all_o good_a counsel_n and_o to_o harden_v his_o heart_n against_o all_o instruction_n ãâ¦ã_o exhortation_n whereby_o he_o be_v teach_v the_o way_n wh_o ãâ¦ã_o may_v come_v out_o of_o his_o misery_n or_o be_v incite_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o walk_v in_o it_o complain_v that_o all_o these_o mean_n be_v unto_o he_o useless_a and_o bootless_a see_v he_o be_v already_o irrecoverable_o plunge_v into_o a_o desperate_a condition_n or_o else_o if_o he_o use_v at_o all_o the_o mean_n of_o his_o recovery_n it_o be_v only_a inhypocrisie_n not_o with_o a_o desire_n to_o profit_v by_o they_o but_o only_o to_o stop_v the_o cry_n of_o conscience_n upon_o this_o persuasion_n that_o god_n will_v be_v content_v with_o this_o formal_a service_n notwithstanding_o that_o he_o still_o go_v on_o in_o his_o wicked_a course_n occasion_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o first_o difference_n be_v in_o the_o subject_a matter_n or_o occasion_n the_o five_o difference_n be_v the_o subject_a matter_n or_o occasion_n about_o which_o these_o conflict_n be_v make_v by_o these_o diverse_a enemy_n for_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n do_v in_o all_o thing_n oppose_v against_o one_o another_o the_o spirit_n the_o flesh_n in_o all_o that_o be_v evil_a the_o flesh_n the_o spirit_n in_o all_o that_o be_v good_a for_o there_o be_v no_o good_a action_n which_o the_o spiritual_a man_n perform_v but_o the_o flesh_n interpose_v hinder_v and_o interrupt_v he_o as_o in_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n the_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o mercy_n temperance_n and_o sobriety_n sometime_o whole_o withdraw_v he_o from_o they_o and_o sometime_o distract_n and_o disable_n he_o in_o they_o which_o make_v he_o to_o complain_v with_o the_o apostle_n to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o i_o find_v not_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a for_o i_o find_v a_o law_n that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a 21._o rom._n 7._o 18_o 21._o with_o i_o the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v not_o only_o of_o particular_a action_n but_o also_o of_o our_o whole_a life_n and_o conversatition_n and_o contrariwise_o there_o be_v no_o evil_n know_v to_o the_o spirit_n and_o do_v by_o the_o flesh_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o cross_a and_o oppose_v it_o no_o not_o those_o sin_n which_o by_o carnal_a man_n be_v think_v sleight_n and_o venial_a either_o hinder_v and_o restrain_v the_o regenerate_a man_n that_o he_o may_v not_o fall_v into_o it_o or_o move_v he_o be_v fall_v to_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n extend_v not_o to_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n but_o only_o to_o some_o particular_a action_n and_o yield_v unto_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n in_o lesser_a common_a and_o ordinary_a sin_n it_o only_o con_fw-mi ãâ¦ã_o h_o with_o they_o about_o the_o commit_n of_o such_o sin_n as_o ãâ¦ã_o ând_v outrageous_a and_o especial_o those_o which_o be_v against_o the_o second_o table_n not_o so_o much_o regard_v or_o restrain_v they_o in_o those_o which_o be_v commit_v against_o the_o first_o time_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o last_o difference_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n the_o last_o difference_n between_o these_o diverse_a conflict_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n for_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n begin_v at_o the_o time_n of_o our_o regeneration_n &_o conversion_n and_o not_o before_o and_o be_v begin_v it_o be_v constant_a and_o continual_a to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n though_o it_o may_v have_v some_o intermission_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n as_o when_o the_o spirit_n through_o the_o thick_a vapour_n of_o corruption_n raise_v by_o the_o flesh_n be_v cast_v into_o a_o slumber_n or_o by_o some_o mighty_a blow_n wound_v the_o conscience_n astonish_v the_o sense_n and_o harden_v the_o heart_n be_v as_o it_o be_v cast_v into_o a_o swoon_n and_o have_v no_o sign_n of_o spiritual_a life_n remain_v in_o it_o out_o of_o which_o it_o always_o recover_v be_v excite_a and_o reenlyve_v by_o god_n quicken_a spirit_n but_o the_o combat_n of_o conscience_n do_v begin_v oftentimes_o long_o before_o conversion_n even_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v the_o use_n of_o reason_n and_o understanding_n receive_v common_a notion_n from_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n but_o it_o be_v neither_o constant_a and_o continual_a but_o only_o by_o pang_n and_o fit_n upon_o the_o occasion_n of_o some_o grievous_a sin_n already_o act_v or_o about_o to_o be_v commit_v nor_o yet_o always_o permanent_a and_o last_a to_o the_o end_n of_o life_n see_v oftentimes_o by_o customable_a sin_v the_o conscience_n become_v so_o deadded_a and_o sear_v that_o it_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o sin_n nor_o oppose_v against_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n but_o as_o it_o be_v cast_v the_o reins_n in_o their_o neck_n never_o at_o all_o check_v or_o curb_v they_o in_o but_o suffer_v they_o to_o run_v on_o in_o a_o headlong_a course_n unto_o the_o commit_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n chap._n ix_o that_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o in_o all_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a nor_o in_o they_o only_o conscience_n §_o sect._n 1_o that_o no_o comfort_n arisetth_v out_o of_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n and_o thus_o we_o have_v show_v the_o many_o difference_n between_o the_o combat_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o of_o the_o conscience_n and_o affection_n whereby_o it_o be_v plain_a that_o as_o the_o former_a give_v unto_o we_o comfortable_a assurance_n of_o our_o regeneration_n adoption_n and_o salvation_n so_o there_o can_v no_o such_o hope_n arise_v from_o the_o other_o for_o as_o we_o see_v it_o may_v be_v and_o most_o common_o be_v in_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_a it_o have_v no_o reference_n to_o god_n nor_o spring_v from_o faith_n love_n filial_a fear_n and_o obedience_n but_o from_o carnal_a self-love_n and_o servile_a fear_n of_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n not_o from_o any_o dislike_n of_o sin_n the_o which_o the_o wicked_a in_o the_o hot_a of_o this_o conflict_n do_v love_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n but_o only_o because_o they_o desire_v to_o avoid_v the_o punishment_n like_v unto_o child_n who_o tooth_n water_n when_o they_o seâ_n lââârous_a meat_n but_o yet_o dare_v not_o touch_v they_o for_o fear_n of_o the_o rod._n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o balaam_n who_o with_o all_o be_v heart_n will_v have_v sin_v in_o curse_v god_n people_n that_o he_o may_v have_v gain_v the_o reward_n of_o unrighteousness_n but_o yet_o dare_v not_o do_v it_o for_o balaacs_n kingdom_n because_o he_o be_v afraid_a to_o
may_v take_v notice_n thereof_o &_o labour_n to_o attain_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o assurance_n of_o it_o be_v a_o truth_n so_o important_a and_o comfortable_a second_o if_o we_o do_v not_o know_v that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o we_o can_v know_v that_o we_o have_v any_o part_n in_o christ_n and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v true_a christian_n see_v the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o principal_a bond_n of_o the_o union_n between_o he_o and_o we_o by_o which_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o three_o if_o we_o do_v not_o know_v that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o we_o can_v know_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v for_o we_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o christ_n righteousness_n in_o which_o we_o stand_v righteous_a before_o god_n till_o by_o our_o spiritual_a union_n he_o be_v make_v we_o whereby_o we_o have_v right_a and_o interest_n in_o all_o his_o benefit_n we_o can_v know_v that_o we_o be_v adopt_v the_o child_n of_o god_n unless_o we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o nor_o that_o we_o be_v sanctify_v unless_o we_o have_v the_o sanctify_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o beginner_n and_o perfect_a of_o all_o our_o holiness_n nor_o that_o our_o prayer_n be_v hear_v of_o god_n see_v of_o ourselves_o we_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v but_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n which_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o pray_v with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v 3._o rom._n 8._o 26._o jam._n 4._o 3._o neither_o do_v the_o lord_n hear_v any_o prayer_n but_o such_o as_o the_o spirit_n inspire_v because_o such_o only_o be_v according_a to_o his_o will_n and_o when_o without_o his_o help_n we_o pray_v we_o ask_v and_o receive_v not_o because_o we_o ask_v amiss_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v four_o unless_o we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n we_o 26._o joh._n 2._o 20._o 27._o joh._n 14._o 26._o can_v know_v whether_o we_o be_v in_o error_n or_o truth_n or_o whether_o our_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v be_v true_a or_o false_a because_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o illumination_n who_o only_o inlighten_v we_o and_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n now_o how_o shall_v he_o show_v we_o other_o thing_n so_o as_o we_o may_v know_v that_o he_o show_v they_o if_o he_o do_v not_o show_v we_o himself_o and_o make_v it_o know_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o teach_v we_o five_o if_o we_o be_v not_o assure_v that_o he_o be_v in_o we_o we_o can_v have_v no_o sound_a comfort_n because_o he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a comforter_n from_o who_o all_o sound_a comfort_n spring_v and_o all_o other_o comfort_n of_o which_o he_o be_v not_o the_o author_n be_v false_a ungrounded_a and_o mere_a delusion_n last_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o knowledge_n 5._o 2_o cor._n 13._o 5._o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o as_o that_o we_o have_v faith_n and_o that_o christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v also_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v the_o tree_n and_o root_n for_o the_o effect_n argue_v his_o cause_n as_o well_o as_o the_o cause_n his_o effect_n and_o not_o to_o know_v that_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n be_v not_o to_o know_v that_o we_o have_v any_o grace_n us._n §_o sect._n 2._o the_o first_o infallible_a sign_n be_v the_o ministry_n and_o mean_n by_o which_o it_o have_v be_v wrought_v in_o us._n now_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v in_o we_o or_o no_o first_o by_o the_o ministry_n and_o mean_n which_o it_o vi_v to_o make_v entrance_n and_o to_o take_v possession_n of_o we_o the_o which_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o when_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o be_v somewhat_o amaze_v and_o affright_v with_o the_o canon_n shoot_v of_o legal_a threaten_n make_v as_o it_o be_v a_o large_a breach_n into_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o the_o trumpet_n of_o the_o gospel_n sound_v offer_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o repent_v then_o this_o victorious_a captain_n make_v his_o entrance_n assault_v the_o flesh_n and_o drive_v it_o into_o corner_n take_v possession_n of_o all_o for_o god_n use_v the_o great_a monarch_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n show_v where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o galathian_o 2._o gal._n 3._o 2._o receive_v the_o spirit_n not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n but_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n contain_v in_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v by_o he_o call_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o 6._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 6._o spirit_n because_o by_o their_o preach_n they_o prepare_v the_o way_n for_o the_o spirit_n as_o john_n the_o baptist_n for_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v as_o it_o be_v his_o harbinger_n to_o take_v up_o a_o lodging_n for_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n so_o that_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o spirit_n by_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o enter_v which_o be_v not_o by_o dream_n and_o extraordinary_a revelation_n for_o this_o be_v the_o fanatical_a spirit_n of_o anabaptist_n and_o familist_n nor_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n only_o for_o he_o come_v not_o in_o this_o great_a &_o strong_a 12._o 1_o king_n 19_o 11._o 12._o wind_n that_o rend_v the_o mountain_n and_o break_v in_o piece_n the_o rock_n nor_o in_o this_o earthquake_n which_o shake_v the_o foundation_n of_o man_n heart_n nor_o in_o this_o fire_n which_o consume_v all_o sinner_n that_o come_v in_o the_o way_n of_o it_o but_o when_o these_o have_v go_v before_o like_o a_o peal_n of_o canon_n that_o give_v warning_n of_o the_o come_n of_o this_o mighty_a prince_n than_o the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v utter_v by_o the_o ambassador_n and_o herald_n of_o the_o great_a king_n and_o with_o it_o he_o enter_v and_o scate_v himself_o in_o our_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v upon_o his_o royal_a throne_n spirit_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n &_o 1_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o gift_n in_o we_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o spirit_n second_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o fight_v against_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o first_o general_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n wrought_v in_o we_o and_o then_o by_o their_o constancy_n and_o continuance_n for_o if_o the_o gift_n and_o endowment_n which_o we_o have_v be_v but_o mere_o natural_a or_o such_o as_o may_v be_v attain_v unto_o by_o our_o own_o art_n industry_n and_o endeavour_n then_o be_v they_o no_o infallible_a note_n of_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n or_o save_a grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o the_o which_o be_v supernatural_a divine_a and_o send_v down_o as_o it_o be_v from_o heaven_n into_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n oppose_v this_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o worldly_a man_n the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o we_o have_v receive_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n and_o a_o little_a after_o the_o natural_a man_n perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n 14_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 12._o 14_o of_o god_n again_o if_o they_o be_v but_o the_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o mere_o moral_a virtue_n and_o restrain_v grace_n which_o be_v common_a to_o civil_a worldling_n and_o have_v be_v also_o in_o many_o heathen_n and_o honest_a infidel_n then_o can_v we_o by_o they_o gather_v any_o assurance_n that_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n dwell_v and_o war_v in_o we_o against_o the_o flesh_n only_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n between_o conscience_n and_o affection_n vice_n be_v curb_v and_o overruled_n by_o vice_n and_o one_o corrupt_a faculty_n by_o a_o other_o of_o the_o same_o kind_n operation_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v know_v by_o their_o constant_a &_o continual_a action_n and_o operation_n second_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o save_a grace_n thereof_o be_v constant_a and_o continual_a in_o their_o action_n and_o operation_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o mortify_v and_o subdue_a the_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o incite_v we_o unto_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n like_o the_o sun_n which_o from_o the_o rise_n shine_v still_o more_o glorious_o until_o noon_n day_n or_o a_o lively_a fountain_n which_o continual_o spring_v and_o send_v forth_o
spirit_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n show_v unto_o we_o both_o the_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n together_o with_o their_o multitude_n and_o also_o the_o grievous_a and_o endless_a punishment_n 8._o joh._n 16._o 8._o which_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o this_o it_o do_v common_o at_o the_o first_o in_o a_o more_o general_a and_o confuse_a manner_n amaze_a and_o astonish_v we_o with_o terror_n and_o fear_n horror_n of_o mind_n and_o pang_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o we_o see_v the_o huge_a mass_n or_o mountain_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a lump_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o we_o have_v by_o they_o deserve_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o mean_n inevitable_o draw_v upon_o we_o and_o afterward_o more_o particular_o and_o distinct_o it_o set_v our_o sin_n in_o order_n 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these_o curse_a canaanite_n be_v not_o quite_o root_v out_o but_o remain_v still_o in_o the_o land_n not_o only_o in_o our_o first_o conversion_n when_o as_o we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n but_o even_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n but_o still_o for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o end_n and_o issue_n of_o it_o be_v the_o victory_n of_o the_o spirit_n over_o the_o flesh_n although_o it_o be_v obtain_v with_o many_o foil_n in_o the_o fight_n and_o how_o soever_o the_o spiritual_a man_n may_v have_v such_o mist_n of_o ignorance_n cast_v before_o the_o eye_n that_o he_o sometime_o err_v though_o he_o may_v be_v sometime_o allure_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n to_o turn_v aside_o out_o of_o the_o right_a path_n &_o sometime_o may_v be_v thrust_v out_o of_o it_o through_o affliction_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o tentation_n yet_o his_o general_a course_n whereof_o he_o have_v resolve_v and_o wherein_o he_o have_v constant_o set_v himself_o be_v the_o great_a king_n highway_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n out_o of_o which_o if_o at_o any_o time_n he_o have_v err_v he_o return_v into_o it_o again_o and_o travel_v in_o it_o with_o more_o than_o wont_a diligence_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n make_v it_o a_o sign_n of_o these_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o 1._o rom._n 8_o 1._o be_v mean_v that_o whatsoever_o their_o particular_a slip_n or_o error_n may_v be_v yet_o it_o be_v a_o infallible_a mark_n of_o a_o sound_n christian_n that_o he_o general_o and_o for_o the_o most_o part_n constant_o hold_v on_o in_o his_o christian_a course_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o encounter_n of_o his_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o the_o manifold_a block_n which_o they_o cast_v in_o the_o way_n death_n §_o sect._n 15_o of_o the_o second_o degree_n of_o victory_n at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n but_o yet_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n the_o victory_n be_v neither_o get_v nor_o hold_v without_o a_o conflict_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n be_v often_o foil_v and_o so_o thrust_v on_o with_o a_o kind_n of_o violence_n into_o sinful_a course_n and_o interrupt_v and_o hinder_v in_o it_o holy_a endeavour_n that_o the_o spiritual_a man_n be_v force_v to_o complain_v often_o with_o the_o apostle_n that_o he_o omit_v the_o good_a he_o will_v and_o do_v the_o evil_a which_o he_o will_v not_o and_o that_o there_o be_v a_o law_n in_o his_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 19_o 23._o in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o life_n we_o shall_v obtain_v a_o full_a and_o perfect_a victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o which_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v mortify_v and_o keep_v from_o reign_v but_o also_o whole_o abolish_v and_o root_v out_o so_o as_o it_o shall_v have_v no_o residence_n or_o be_v in_o we_o for_o than_o we_o shall_v triumph_v over_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o so_o trample_v they_o under_o foot_n that_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o rise_v again_o and_o disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o then_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n or_o time_n for_o fight_v but_o for_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o the_o enjoy_n of_o everlasting_a peace_n and_o with_o it_o glory_n immortality_n and_o endless_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n i_o have_v 8._o 1_o tim._n 4_o 8._o fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n shall_v give_v i_o at_o that_o day_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o he_o that_o overcom_v will_v i_o grant_v to_o sit_v with_o i_o in_o my_o throne_n even_o as_o i_o also_o 21._o apoc._n 3._o 21._o overcome_v and_o be_o set_v down_o with_o my_o father_n in_o his_o throne_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n it_o the_o first_o reason_n because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v fight_v against_o it_o and_o thus_o have_v we_o show_v both_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o conflict_n between_o it_o and_o the_o spirit_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v the_o victory_n in_o this_o combat_n unto_o which_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v first_o a_o due_a preparation_n to_o the_o fight_n and_o second_o a_o wise_a and_o valorous_a carriage_n and_o behaviour_n in_o the_o conflict_n itself_o unto_o the_o former_a also_o two_o thing_n be_v require_v first_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o those_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v put_v courage_n into_o we_o &_o make_v we_o resolute_a &_o valorous_a in_o assault_v this_o enemy_n second_o a_o right_a use_n of_o certain_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o set_v upon_o this_o enemy_n be_v many_o first_o because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o our_o grand_a captain_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n that_o we_o shall_v encounter_v this_o enemy_n unto_o which_o he_o do_v no_o less_o often_o and_o earnest_o press_v we_o to_o yield_v our_o obedience_n by_o his_o express_a commandment_n then_o that_o we_o shall_v make_v daily_a war_n against_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n as_o first_o that_o we_o shall_v depose_v it_o from_o the_o thorn_n of_o regency_n let_v not_o sin_n reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o thereof_o that_o we_o shall_v give_v it_o no_o satisfaction_n or_o content_a walk_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o you_o shall_v not_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n yea_o rather_o that_o we_o shall_v utter_o renounce_v it_o for_o the_o grace_n 16_o gal._n 5._o 16_o of_o god_n which_o bring_v salvation_n teach_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v deny_v these_o worldly_a lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v sober_o and_o 22_o tit._n 2._o 11._o 22_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n so_o the_o apostle_n 22._o eph._n 4._o 22._o from_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v put_v of_o concern_v the_o former_a conversation_n the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o to_o the_o deceitful_a lust_n yea_o that_o we_o shall_v mortify_v these_o earthly_a member_n and_o do_v our_o best_a not_o only_o to_o subdue_v they_o but_o to_o put_v they_o to_o death_n yea_o to_o a_o shameful_a death_n crucify_a the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2d_o gal._n 5._o 2d_o the_o which_o commandment_n have_v a_o grievous_a comination_n and_o gracious_a promise_n annex_v whereby_o we_o be_v provoke_v and_o encourage_v to_o yield_v our_o obedience_n unto_o they_o namely_o that_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o if_o through_o the_o spirit_n we_o do_v mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n we_o shall_v live_v that_o be_v either_o die_v temporal_o and_o eternal_o or_o live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 13._o rom._n 8._o 13._o 21._o §_o sect._n 2._o the_o second_o reason_n be_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o conflict_n pro._n 29._o 21._o second_o let_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o fight_n animate_v and_o encourage_v we_o to_o enter_v into_o it_o see_v we_o can_v have_v no_o peace_n or_o truce_n with_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n but_o upon_o
most_o woeful_a and_o miserable_a condition_n if_o we_o do_v not_o fight_v against_o it_o it_o will_v fight_v against_o and_o overcome_v we_o if_o we_o delicate_o bring_v up_o this_o slave_n from_o his_o youth_n he_o will_v not_o only_o be_v as_o a_o son_n but_o as_o a_o tyrannous_a lord_n and_o master_n at_o the_o length_n if_o we_o hold_v it_o not_o strict_o under_o in_o base_a subjection_n it_o will_v lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o enthral_v both_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o most_o wretched_a bondage_n so_o that_o much_o better_a it_o be_v for_o we_o to_o be_v miserable_a galley-slave_n to_o the_o merciless_a turk_n then_o to_o be_v hold_v in_o this_o cruel_a bondage_n although_o a_o generous_a and_o noble_a death_n be_v much_o to_o be_v prefer_v to_o either_o of_o they_o better_o it_o be_v with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n to_o become_v swineheard_n and_o feed_v filthy_a hog_n then_o to_o become_v servant_n and_o slave_n to_o these_o sensual_a and_o more_o filthy_a lust_n which_o make_v we_o to_o take_v delight_n in_o nothing_o but_o in_o wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n and_o sink_v of_o sin_n now_o how_o unworthy_a be_v it_o our_o be_v and_o breed_n that_o we_o who_o be_v by_o our_o creation_n the_o son_n and_o child_n of_o the_o glorious_a creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v by_o yield_v ourselves_o to_o our_o carnal_a and_o sinful_a lust_n become_v slave_n to_o such_o cruel_a tyrant_n who_o will_v make_v we_o employ_v our_o body_n &_o mind_n which_o be_v create_v for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o great_a god_n in_o the_o miserable_a seneca_n maior_fw-la sum_fw-la et_fw-la ad_fw-la maiora_fw-la genitus_fw-la quam_fw-la ut_fw-la mancipium_fw-la sim_fw-la mei_fw-la corporis_fw-la seneca_n bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o heathen_a man_n can_v say_v that_o he_o be_v more_o noble_a and_o bear_v to_o more_o excellent_a end_n than_o that_o he_o shall_v become_v a_o slave_n to_o his_o own_o body_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o who_o far_o exceed_v he_o in_o spiritual_a nobility_n as_o have_v god_n for_o our_o father_n and_o jesus_n cbrist_n for_o our_o elder_a brother_n fight_v rather_o in_o this_o warfare_n unto_o blood_n and_o death_n then_o to_o become_v captive_n &_o thrall_n to_o a_o far_o worse_a master_n even_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o member_n but_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v hateful_a for_o it_o base_a and_o carnal_a tyranny_n so_o be_v it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o pollution_n and_o filthiness_n thereof_o most_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a for_o there_o be_v no_o filthy_a sink_n no_o stink_a carrion_n to_o be_v compare_v unto_o it_o now_o which_o of_o we_o as_o one_o say_v especial_o ennoble_v by_o birth_n and_o liberal_o deum_fw-la bernard_n lib._n the_o dilig_a deum_fw-la bring_v up_o that_o be_v clothe_v with_o loathsome_a rag_n spawl_v on_o with_o filthy_a spittle_n and_o in_o most_o beastly_a manner_n defile_v with_o noisome_a excrement_n and_o filth_n that_o will_v not_o exceed_o loath_a and_o abhor_v they_o hasty_o strip_v they_o off_o and_o with_o indignation_n cast_v they_o away_o and_o therefore_o he_o who_o find_v not_o his_o garment_n but_o himself_o within_o under_o his_o garment_n to_o be_v such_o a_o one_o it_o become_v he_o to_o grieve_v so_o much_o the_o more_o and_o to_o be_v astonish_v in_o his_o mind_n because_o he_o bear_v and_o be_v fain_o to_o carry_v about_o with_o he_o that_o which_o be_v much_o more_o near_o be_v also_o much_o more_o loathsome_a &_o abominable_a flesh_n §_o sect._n 3._o the_o 3_o reason_n take_v from_o ââe_z manifold_a evil_n which_o aâcââent_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o flesh_n three_o let_v the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o be_v do_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o flesh_n make_v we_o to_o undertake_v this_o combat_n against_o this_o malicious_a and_o pestilent_a enemy_n with_o all_o courage_n and_o resolution_n for_o it_o be_v more_o mischievous_a unto_o we_o then_o the_o devil_n himself_o who_o as_o have_v be_v show_v 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_a than_o hell_n and_o damnation_n as_o 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 neither_o can_v condemnation_n fosten_v upon_o we_o unless_o we_o walk_v after_o these_o carnal_a lust_n it_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o the_o wel-head_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o other_o wickedness_n from_o which_o idolatry_n blasphemy_n murder_n adultery_n and_o all_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n grow_v and_o spring_v consequent_o 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 the_o hot_a flame_n of_o his_o fiery_a wrath_n and_o will_v innumerable_a time_n cast_v we_o headlong_o into_o the_o everlasting_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n if_o the_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o god_n do_v not_o stay_v we_o in_o the_o way_n it_o be_v the_o provoker_n and_o enticer_n to_o all_o wickedness_n and_o all_o the_o outrage_n and_o horrible_a crime_n which_o be_v 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 from_o it_o come_v cain_n murder_n lot_n incest_n david_n adultery_n the_o malice_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o priest_n which_o move_v they_o to_o slander_v apprehend_v accuse_v condemn_v whip_n crown_n with_o thorn_n and_o crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n it_o be_v it_o that_o pierce_v our_o saviour_n hand_n and_o foot_n that_o thrust_v the_o spear_n into_o his_o side_n that_o make_v he_o to_o be_v in_o that_o agony_n and_o perplexity_n in_o the_o garden_n and_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o 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 as_o though_o it_o be_v a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o can_v we_o find_v in_o our_o heart_n to_o have_v any_o peace_n or_o truce_n with_o such_o a_o malicious_a enemy_n to_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o rather_o with_o implacable_a anger_n and_o constant_a resolution_n assault_n pursue_v wound_n and_o kill_v it_o which_o offer_v all_o these_o indignity_n to_o our_o dear_a lord_n moreover_o as_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o all_o punishment_n in_o this_o life_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n of_o sickness_n and_o disease_n of_o the_o body_n trouble_v of_o conscience_n and_o terror_n of_o mind_n of_o poverty_n and_o penury_n in_o estate_n loss_n of_o our_o good_a name_n shame_n and_o reproach_n and_o all_o other_o the_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o for_o conclusion_n of_o all_o of_o death_n in_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n and_o of_o everlasting_a condemnation_n and_o destruction_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v the_o death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o not_o only_o be_v deprive_v of_o god_n favour_n of_o the_o eternal_a fruition_n of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o those_o unspeakable_a joy_n which_o shall_v never_o have_v end_n but_o for_o ever_o be_v plunge_v into_o the_o lake_n of_o perdition_n whereas_o be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n now_o what_o can_v just_o more_o incense_v our_o anger_n to_o take_v sharp_a revenge_n upon_o such_o a_o enemy_n then_o to_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v unto_o we_o the_o author_n of_o all_o mischief_n and_o plunge_v we_o into_o all_o evil_a both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n victory_n §_o sect_n 4._o the_o 4_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o assurance_n of_o victory_n last_o let_v this_o encourage_v we_o to_o the_o fight_n in_o that_o if_o we_o make_v war_n against_o our_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_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 they_o but_o with_o they_o the_o world_n the_o devil_n and_o all_o other_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o which_o purpose_n augustine_n 762._o ibi_fw-la ergo_fw-la vincuntur_fw-la enimicae_fw-la nobis_fw-la invisibiles_fw-la potestates_fw-la ubi_fw-la vincuntur_fw-la invisibiles_fw-la cupiditates_fw-la etc_n august_n de_fw-fr agon_n christ_n lib._n cap._n 2._o tom._n 3._o col_fw-fr 762._o excellent_o speak_v there_o say_v he_o the_o invisible_a power_n which_o be_v at_o enmity_n with_o we_o be_v overcome_v where_o the_o invisible_a lust_n be_v conquer_v and_o subdue_v and_o therefore_o we_o who_o overcome_v the_o desire_n of_o worldly_a thing_n in_o ourselves_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v also_o overcome_v he_o who_o by_o these_o desire_n reign_v in_o man_n etc._n etc._n for_o within_o we_o we_o overcome_v those_o who_o assault_v we_o without_o while_o we_o overcome_v our_o lust_n by_o which_o they_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n those_o who_o they_o find_v like_a unto_o themselves_o they_o they_o draw_v with_o
there_o be_v no_o enemy_n that_o make_v war_n against_o another_o when_o as_o he_o have_v besiege_v their_o city_n will_v send_v they_o in_o provision_n of_o victual_n neither_o yet_o will_v they_o suffer_v they_o to_o use_v their_o liberty_n in_o go_v out_o and_o in_o at_o their_o pleasure_n to_o forage_v in_o the_o field_n and_o to_o furnish_v themselves_o with_o all_o necessary_n to_o maintain_v they_o in_o the_o time_n of_o siege_n but_o they_o begird_v the_o wall_n on_o all_o side_n with_o trench_n and_o bulwark_n and_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n and_o strong_a guard_n to_o restrain_v they_o from_o all_o liberty_n and_o thus_o must_v we_o deal_v with_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o get_v the_o victory_n for_o if_o we_o do_v not_o keep_v a_o diligent_a watch_n and_o strong_a guard_n over_o it_o but_o give_v it_o liberty_n to_o rove_v and_o range_v at_o it_o own_o pleasure_n it_o will_v be_v to_o small_a purpose_n that_o the_o spiritual_a man_n do_v not_o 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commit_n of_o sin_n when_o we_o with_o care_n and_o diligence_n keep_v we_o in_o our_o way_n we_o have_v promise_n from_o god_n of_o his_o protection_n and_o assistance_n and_o of_o our_o own_o safety_n and_o preservation_n but_o if_o with_o shemei_n we_o 11._o psal_n 91._o 11._o will_v for_o our_o worldly_a advantage_n pass_v the_o appoint_a bound_n and_o go_v such_o way_n as_o our_o own_o heart_n can_v tell_v we_o be_v full_a of_o danger_n it_o be_v no_o great_a wonder_n if_o we_o be_v surprise_v and_o pay_v a_o dear_a prize_n for_o our_o presumption_n as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n example_n who_o give_v ease_n and_o liberty_n more_o than_o ordinary_a to_o his_o flesh_n and_o keep_v no_o watch_n over_o his_o sense_n be_v easy_o overtake_v and_o make_v a_o captive_a and_o slave_n to_o his_o filthy_a lust_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v avoid_v the_o like_a danger_n let_v we_o careful_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o holy_a limit_n and_o bridle_v and_o curb_v in_o the_o flesh_n by_o religious_a fear_n not_o plead_v for_o unlawful_a liberty_n or_o esteem_v it_o too_o great_a strictness_n and_o preciseness_n to_o avoid_v not_o only_o all_o sin_n but_o even_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o bring_v unto_o it_o for_o if_o we_o give_v the_o least_o liberty_n to_o the_o flesh_n it_o will_v draw_v we_o on_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 strengthen_v §_o sect._n 3_o we_o must_v withdraw_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o provision_n and_o munition_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v the_o second_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o only_o not_o give_v willing_o liberty_n to_o the_o flesh_n to_o make_v it_o own_o provision_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o it_o carnal_a lust_n but_o also_o when_o it_o will_v take_v it_o whether_o we_o will_v or_o no_o that_o we_o forcible_o restrain_v it_o and_o like_o those_o who_o besiege_v their_o enemy_n in_o a_o city_n that_o we_o stop_v all_o passage_n by_o which_o it_o may_v be_v victual_v whereby_o be_v famish_v and_o starve_v it_o will_v be_v force_v to_o yield_v unto_o the_o spiritual_a part_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o suffer_v it_o 129._o si_fw-mi carnem_fw-la nutriatis_fw-la et_fw-la ipsam_fw-la frequenti_fw-la mollieie_fw-la âc_z iugi_fw-la deliciarum_fw-la fluxu_fw-la foveatis_fw-la in_fw-la solescet_fw-la necessârio_fw-la adverin_n spiritâ_n et_fw-la fort_n or_o illo_fw-la esticitur_fw-la cyril_n in_o levit._n lib._n 9_o col._n 129._o to_o be_v store_v with_o provision_n and_o to_o be_v feed_v unto_o the_o full_a with_o all_o carnal_a dainty_n it_o will_v wax_v strong_a than_o the_o spirit_n despise_v it_o force_n and_o sally_v out_o upon_o it_o commit_v many_o cutrage_n and_o do_v much_o damage_n and_o mischief_n unto_o the_o christian_a soul_n yea_o it_o will_v wax_v proud_a and_o insolent_a foil_n the_o regenerate_a part_n and_o force_v it_o to_o live_v in_o most_o miserable_a bondage_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o it_o fare_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_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_v 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 he_o that_o ieiâmio_fw-la perinde_a aâque_n in_o acie_n hinc_fw-la atque_fw-la hinc_fw-la instructa_fw-la ad_fw-la conflictum_fw-la qui_fw-la alteri_fw-la partifert_fw-la suppetias_fw-la facit_fw-la ut_fw-la alter_fw-la vincatur_fw-la basil_n de_fw-fr ieiâmio_fw-la join_v with_o the_o flesh_n do_v oppose_v the_o spirit_n and_o he_o that_o stand_v on_o the_o spirit_n side_n do_v bring_v the_o flesh_n into_o bondage_n and_o captinitie_n if_o then_o we_o will_v have_v the_o flesh_n keep_v under_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o must_v use_v it_o as_o augustine_n speak_v as_o man_n be_v accustom_v to_o use_v pamper_a and_o resty_a jade_n which_o because_o when_o they_o be_v full_o feed_v and_o ready_a to_o kick_v against_o their_o master_n to_o wince_v and_o fling_v and_o either_o to_o cast_v the_o rider_n or_o get_v the_o bridle_n between_o their_o tooth_n to_o carry_v he_o out_o of_o the_o road_n way_n 936._o august_n de_fw-fr cantico_n novo_fw-la lib._n cap._n 3._o t._n 9_o c_o 936._o over_o hedge_n and_o ditch_n and_o place_n of_o danger_n therefore_o as_o they_o be_v travail_v they_o keep_v back_o the_o provender_n and_o give_v he_o no_o more_o meat_n than_o necessity_n require_v that_o so_o they_o may_v tame_v he_o with_o hunger_n who_o they_o can_v rule_v with_o the_o bridle_n and_o spur_n for_o so_o must_v we_o weaken_v and_o tame_v the_o unruly_a flesh_n with_o fast_v and_o abstinence_n when_o it_o be_v grow_v so_o lusty_a and_o insolent_a that_o neither_o the_o bridle_n of_o commination_n nor_o the_o spur_n of_o god_n judgement_n will_v keep_v it_o in_o order_n and_o cant_v carnis_fw-la infirmitas_fw-la robur_fw-la spiritui_fw-la auget_fw-la et_fw-la subministr_n at_o vires_fw-la itae_fw-la contratio_fw-la noveris_fw-la carnis_fw-la fortitudinem_fw-la debilitatem_fw-la spiritus_fw-la operari_fw-la bernar._n ser_n 29._o in_o cant_v hereby_o we_o shall_v add_v strength_n unto_o the_o spirit_n for_o as_o one_o say_v the_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n increase_v the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n even_o as_o contrariwise_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n do_v bring_v weakness_n to_o the_o spirit_n and_o indeed_o what_o great_a wonder_n be_v this_o if_o a_o man_n be_v make_v strong_a by_o the_o weaken_n of_o his_o enemy_n but_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v this_o of_o the_o natural_a strength_n of_o the_o body_n as_o though_o the_o weakness_n of_o it_o do_v give_v strength_n to_o the_o regenerate_a part_n or_o do_v repress_v and_o subdue_v the_o unruly_a passion_n and_o sinful_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n see_v these_o may_v remain_v in_o their_o full_a strength_n in_o a_o lean_a and_o weak_a body_n but_o of_o the_o power_n and_o vigour_n of_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n which_o by_o the_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n fast_v and_o abstinence_n be_v weaken_v and_o hold_v in_o subjection_n because_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o body_n as_o by_o a_o organ_n and_o instrument_n do_v enjoy_v it_o sensual_a delight_n and_o carnal_a pleasure_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n by_o which_o the_o spiritual_a part_n be_v wound_v and_o weaken_v in_o which_o respect_n as_o cyrill_n well_o say_v we_o give_v sting_n and_o weapon_n to_o the_o flesh_n arm_v and_o strengthen_v it_o against_o 129._o in_o levit_fw-la lib._n 9_o col._n 129._o the_o spirit_n when_o as_o we_o pamper_v the_o body_n with_o delicacy_n inflame_v it_o with_o wine_n handle_v it_o dainty_o and_o effeminate_o and_o nourish_v in_o it_o all_o enticement_n and_o provocation_n to_o lust_n which_o who_o so_o do_v what_o do_v he_o else_o
but_o strengthen_v his_o enemy_n for_o his_o own_o ruin_n and_o overthrow_v what_o do_v he_o but_o cocker_v a_o slave_n and_o famish_v a_o son_n there_o be_v say_v one_o then_o by_o god_n commit_v to_o thy_o custody_n a_o noble_a man_n and_o a_o slave_n on_o this_o condition_n that_o thou_o shall_v feed_v the_o slave_n like_o a_o captive_a with_o bread_n and_o water_n and_o entertain_v the_o noble_a man_n with_o all_o provision_n befit_v his_o dignity_n but_o thou_o contrariwise_o consume_v and_o kill_v the_o noble_a man_n with_o hunger_n thirst_n and_o many_o injury_n but_o nourish_v the_o slave_n with_o all_o dainty_n and_o delicacy_n whereby_o make_v he_o insolent_a he_o become_v a_o rebel_n against_o his_o lord_n and_o rise_v against_o he_o in_o arm_n hurt_v wound_v and_o at_o last_o kill_v he_o what_o then_o will_v thou_o answer_v unto_o he_o who_o have_v commit_v both_o unto_o thou_o thou_o have_v show_v thyself_o cruel_a who_o have_v not_o refresh_v the_o noble_a man_n the_o spirit_n with_o the_o dainty_n of_o virtue_n with_o the_o fat_a and_o marrow_n of_o devotion_n but_o have_v nourish_v the_o contumarious_a slave_n delicate_o and_o pamper_a the_o flesh_n with_o gluttony_n drunkenness_n and_o the_o sinful_a pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n and_o so_o it_o rebell_v against_o the_o spirit_n wound_v kill_a and_o constrain_a it_o to_o become_v a_o servant_n unto_o sin_n flesh_n §._o sect_n 4._o we_o must_v stop_v all_o the_o passage_n to_o keep_v back_o provision_n for_o the_o flesh_n but_o what_o be_v the_o provision_n of_o the_o victual_n which_o must_v be_v withhold_v from_o this_o our_o enemy_n and_o from_o what_o place_n and_o part_n be_v it_o to_o be_v keep_v back_o that_o it_o may_v receive_v no_o benefit_n by_o it_o to_o the_o late_a i_o answer_v first_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v resident_a in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o our_o care_n must_v be_v general_o and_o particular_o to_o keep_v it_o from_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o now_o the_o provision_n itself_o 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 strengthen_v and_o so_o enable_v to_o resist_v the_o spirit_n as_o for_o example_n we_o must_v 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 fantasy_n all_o vain_a imagination_n we_o must_v not_o entertain_v wicked_a deliberation_n and_o 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 or_o cast_v they_o out_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v enter_v and_o contrraiwise_o let_v we_o furnish_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o regenerate_a part_n with_o holy_a thought_n &_o divine_a meditation_n with_o religious_a counsel_n wholesome_a instruction_n and_o pure_a doctrine_n concern_v god_n and_o his_o will_n according_a as_o in_o his_o word_n he_o have_v reveal_v it_o unto_o we_o follow_v herein_o the_o apostle_n counsel_n set_v your_o mind_n on_o thing_n above_o not_o on_o thing_n on_o the_o earth_n so_o let_v we_o keep_v out_o of_o our_o conscience_n all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o 14._o col._n 33._o heb._n 9_o 14._o and_o purge_v they_o daily_o from_o all_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n let_v we_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v preserve_v they_o from_o the_o hot_a sear_a iron_n of_o know_v voluntary_a and_o presumptuous_a sin_n from_o vain_a excuse_n of_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o false_a accusation_n for_o do_v good_a from_o the_o deep_a lethargy_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o from_o the_o torment_a corrosive_n of_o terror_n and_o fear_n and_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o keep_v they_o pure_a peaceable_a and_o tender_a let_v we_o keep_v or_o blot_v out_o of_o our_o 20._o col._n 3._o 1._o phil._n 3._o 20._o memory_n the_o remembrance_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n unless_o it_o be_v to_o repent_v of_o those_o that_o be_v past_a and_o to_o loath_a &_o flee_v from_o those_o which_o be_v present_a and_o to_o come_v of_o ribald_a speech_n 9_o pet._n 5._o 8._o 9_o obscene_a lest_n injury_n receive_v with_o a_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n with_o all_o other_o lesson_n of_o impiety_n imprint_v in_o they_o by_o satan_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o let_v we_o write_v and_o even_o engrave_v in_o they_o all_o holy_a document_n which_o out_o of_o the_o word_n have_v be_v impart_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o unlawful_a lust_n wicked_a desire_n unruly_a passion_n and_o ungodly_a affection_n especial_o from_o covetousness_n ambition_n and_o carnal_a voluptuousness_n and_o labour_n to_o have_v they_o fix_v and_o fasten_v on_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o to_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o and_o constant_o possess_v with_o sanctify_a affection_n and_o holy_a desire_n let_v we_o keep_v out_o from_o our_o appetite_n intemperance_n &_o all_o desire_n of_o excess_n and_o nourish_v in_o it_o temperance_n sobriety_n modesty_n and_o chastity_n let_v we_o preserve_v our_o tongue_n from_o all_o corrupt_a communication_n our_o care_n from_o ungodly_a and_o dishonest_a discourse_n our_o eye_n from_o wanton_a and_o wicked_a object_n and_o final_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 carnal_a and_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o contrariwise_o let_v we_o entertain_v watchfulness_n sobriety_n manlike_o exercise_n befit_v our_o spiritual_a warfare_n &_o when_o be_v too_o well_o feed_v it_o begin_v to_o be_v wanton_a let_v we_o keep_v it_o under_o with_o fast_v watch_v and_o painful_a labour_n flesh_n §_o sect._n 5._o we_o must_v take_v heeed_o especial_o of_o some_o principal_a sin_n which_o most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o such_o principal_a sin_n as_o be_v the_o chief_a provision_n whereby_o the_o flesh_n be_v nourish_v and_o 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15._o jam._n 4._o 4._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 15._o for_o this_o will_v easy_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n and_o quench_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n which_o cross_n and_o hinder_v we_o from_o the_o fruition_n of_o those_o moment_n any_o and_o mutable_a vanity_n honour_n 10._o 2_o tim._n 6._o 9_o 10._o riches_n and_o pleasure_n it_o will_v root_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n the_o love_n of_o god_n from_o which_o spring_v all_o true_a obedience_n and_o and_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o noisome_a tentation_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n which_o promise_v unto_o we_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o earthly_a desire_n and_o therefore_o he_o who_o will_v be_v a_o good_a 4._o 2_o tim._n 2._o 4._o soldier_n in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n must_v not_o entangle_v himself_o with_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n but_o labour_v chief_o to_o please_v and_o approve_v himself_o to_o he_o who_o have_v choose_v he_o to_o be_v a_o soldier_n he_o that_o will_v have_v heaven_n for_o his_o city_n and_o country_n 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 1._o 2._o must_v have_v his_o conversation_n there_o even_o while_o he_o live_v in_o the_o world_n and_o if_o we_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n we_o must_v seek_v and_o set_v our_o affection_n on_o thing_n above_o and_o not_o on_o thing_n on_o the_o earth_n but_o chief_o let_v we_o flee_v covetousness_n anâ_n voluptuousness_n 10._o 1_o tim._n 6._o 9_o 10._o for_o they_o that_o will_v be_v rich_a fall_n into_o tentation_n and_o snare_n and_o into_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n for_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a so_o also_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n as_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n chamber_v and_o wantonness_n lust_n &_o uncleanness_n sloth_n and_o idleness_n for_o the_o more_o we_o pamper_v
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that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o be_v ashamed_a that_o he_o will_v create_v in_o we_o clean_a heart_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n 10._o psal_n 51_o 10._o within_o we_o and_o because_o they_o be_v natural_o flit_a and_o remove_v that_o he_o will_v knit_v they_o fast_o unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v always_o 11._o psal_n 86._o 11._o fear_v his_o name_n armour_n §_o sect._n 6._o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o thus_o you_o see_v what_o be_v the_o christian_a watch_n over_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n now_o we_o be_v further_a to_o consider_v that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o watch_v unweaponed_a and_o disarm_v but_o as_o we_o be_v to_o have_v our_o complete_a armour_n on_o our_o head_n and_o back_n so_o especial_o the_o shield_n of_o fait_fw-fr and_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ready_a to_o assault_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o as_o soon_o as_o ever_o they_o appear_v and_o approach_v 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