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equal_a as_o for_o example_n incest_n be_v a_o great_a sin_n than_o a_o lascivious_a word_n or_o wanton_a thought_n second_o in_o respect_n of_o difficulty_n thereof_o because_o it_o be_v more_o easy_a to_o abstain_v from_o some_o sin_n than_o from_o other_o as_o for_o example_n a_o man_n do_v easy_o forbear_v murder_n and_o theft_n than_o less_o sin_n and_o hence_o the_o pharisee_n tithe_v mint_n but_o leave_v undo_v the_o great_a work_n of_o the_o law_n 23.23_o law_n mat._n 23.23_o that_o be_v they_o perform_v easy_a duty_n but_o those_o which_o be_v hard_a to_o be_v obey_v they_o omit_v thus_o some_o sin_n may_v be_v call_v less_o than_o other_o because_o we_o can_v more_o willing_o forbear_v &_o more_o easy_o abstain_v from_o some_o sin_n than_o from_o other_o some_o being_n more_o please_v unto_o our_o nature_n and_o suitable_a to_o our_o disposition_n than_o other_o three_o sin_n be_v say_v to_o be_v small_a or_o little_a in_o regard_n of_o our_o estimation_n and_o thus_o the_o 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the_o gold_n and_o garment_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n be_v punish_v with_o the_o death_n of_o himself_o &_o his_o family_n saul_n spare_v of_o the_o best_a of_o the_o cattle_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o rejection_n from_o the_o grow_v and_o for_o gather_v a_o few_o stick_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n the_o poor_a man_n be_v stone_v to_o death_n numb_a 15.32.33_o §_o 3._o he_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o least_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n sect._n 3_o what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n quest_n first_o they_o be_v diverse_o interpret_v and_o answ_n 1_o therefore_o that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o true_a sense_n of_o they_o observe_z that_o there_o be_v three_o word_n or_o voice_n in_o they_o first_o vocabitur_fw-la he_o shall_v be_v call_v that_o be_v he_o shall_v be_v esteem_v or_o he_o shall_v be_v indeed_o the_o least_o etc._n etc._n as_o before_o verse_n 9_o he_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o be_v not_o false_o but_o he_o shall_v be_v 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and_o of_o grace_n as_o calvin_n and_o beza_n because_o thus_o john_n baptist_n be_v call_v the_o least_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n luke_n 7.28_o ii_o some_o expound_v this_o of_o life_n eternal_a and_o so_o aretius_n and_o stapleton_n answ_n 2_o second_o we_o may_v perceive_v here_o a_o difference_n object_n 1_o then_o in_o this_o word_n minimus_fw-la the_o least_o for_o from_o hence_o the_o papist_n collect_v and_o hereupon_o establish_v their_o evangelicall_n counsel_n unto_o perfection_n he_o say_v they_o that_o break_v the_o least_o counsel_n not_o precept_n shall_v be_v call_v least_o that_o be_v of_o least_o esteem_n as_o the_o laic_n or_o plebeian_n but_o he_o that_o keep_v the_o least_o that_o be_v the_o monk_n and_o friar_n and_o nun_n shall_v be_v high_o esteem_v and_o great_o
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mention_v make_v of_o the_o magistrate_n and_o of_o the_o jailor_n which_o be_v term_n and_o office_n proper_o fit_v the_o business_n of_o this_o life_n willet_n synop_n fol._n 407._o answ_n 3_o three_o here_o be_v in_o this_o argumentation_n a_o sophism_n call_v figura_fw-la dictionis_fw-la for_o bellarmine_n feign_v unto_o himself_o here_o a_o allegory_n where_o as_o christ_n use_v plain_a proper_a and_o perspicuous_a word_n especial_o in_o saint_n luke_n where_o the_o magistrate_n and_o jailor_n be_v name_v and_o then_o from_o this_o unnecessary_a allegorical_a sense_n he_o frame_v a_o argument_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o a_o article_n of_o his_o faith_n which_o be_v 1._o against_o his_o own_o rule_n deliver_v lib._n 3._o cap._n 3._o de_fw-fr verbo_fw-la dei_fw-la 2._o against_o the_o rule_n deliver_v both_o by_o the_o ancient_a and_o modern_a divine_n diligenter_n cavendum_fw-la esse_fw-la ne_fw-la quae_fw-la dicta_fw-la sunt_fw-la allegoricè_fw-la tanquam_fw-la propriè_fw-la dicta_fw-la intelligamus_fw-la 10._o intelligamus_fw-la aug._n doct_n chri._n lib._n 3._o cap._n 10._o we_o must_v take_v special_a heed_n that_o we_o expound_v not_o those_o thing_n literal_o which_o be_v only_o allegorical_o mean_v yea_o iii_o this_o practice_n of_o the_o cardinal_n be_v contrary_a to_o that_o axiom_n of_o the_o schoolman_n which_o thomas_n so_o often_o repeat_v viz._n symbolicam_fw-la theologiam_fw-la non_fw-la esse_fw-la argumentativam_fw-la that_o be_v certain_a and_o necessary_a argument_n can_v be_v draw_v from_o allegory_n answ_n 4_o four_o if_o this_o allegorical_a exposition_n of_o bellarmine_n be_n true_a and_o that_o man_n ought_v to_o satisfy_v for_o their_o sin_n event_n unto_o the_o last_o farthing_n than_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o christ_n have_v in_o no_o sort_n satisfy_v for_o our_o transgression_n for_o it_o be_v well_o enough_o know_v what_o be_v mean_v by_o this_o phrase_n of_o speech_n i_o will_v keep_v he_o in_o prison_n until_o he_o have_v pay_v the_o last_o farthing_n but_o this_o consequence_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d false_a and_o impious_a and_o therefore_o so_o also_o be_v the_o antecedent_n sadeel_n fol._n 250._o advers._fw-la human_a satisfac_fw-la answ_n 5_o five_o if_o we_o draw_v these_o word_n to_o a_o spiritual_a understanding_n by_o the_o prison_n hell_n must_v be_v signify_v a_o place_n of_o everlasting_a torment_n and_o not_o purgatory_n as_o appear_v thus_o first_o because_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o prison_n be_v take_v 1_o pet._n 3.19_o for_o the_o place_n of_o the_o disobedient_a which_o be_v hell_n for_o they_o do_v not_o use_v to_o send_v obstinate_a sinner_n to_o purgatory_n second_o he_o shall_v not_o come_v out_o till_o he_o have_v pay_v the_o uttermost_a farthing_n or_o as_o saint_n luke_n say_v the_o utmost_a mite_n that_o be_v never_o unless_o he_o dare_v say_v that_o a_o sinner_n be_v able_a by_o his_o punishment_n to_o satisfy_v the_o utmost_a mite_n of_o his_o 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needless_a if_o we_o can_v be_v assure_v of_o pardon_n in_o this_o life_n and_o therefore_o there_o can_v be_v no_o certain_a assurance_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v remit_v answ_n 1_o first_o this_o four_o petition_n must_v be_v understand_v not_o so_o much_o of_o our_o old_a sin_n as_o of_o our_o present_n and_o new_a sin_n for_o as_o we_o go_v on_o from_o day_n to_o day_n so_o we_o add_v sin_n to_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o they_o we_o must_v humble_v ourselves_o and_o pray_v answ_n 2_o second_o we_o pray_v for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n not_o because_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n thereof_o but_o because_o our_o assurance_n be_v weak_a and_o small_a we_o grow_v on_o from_o grace_n to_o grace_v in_o christ_n as_o little_a child_n do_v to_o man_n estate_n by_o little_a and_o little_a and_o therefore_o we_o pray_v daily_o for_o more_o the_o papist_n say_v argu._n that_o a_o man_n by_o good_a work_n be_v justify_v against_o this_o we_o thus_o argue_v from_o this_o 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in_o need_n of_o remission_n be_v not_o quest_n 1_o some_o venial_a and_o pardonable_a of_o their_o own_o nature_n first_o the_o papist_n say_v some_o sin_n be_v venial_a answ_n 1_o and_o that_o either_o i._o of_o their_o own_o nature_n because_o they_o be_v not_o ontra_fw-la legem_fw-la sed_fw-la praeter_fw-la legem_fw-la dei_fw-la against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o beside_o it_o as_o the_o hatred_n of_o our_o enemy_n in_o some_o degree_n or_o not_o to_o be_v silent_a when_o a_o elder_a command_n and_o the_o like_a or_o ii_o for_o the_o littleness_n and_o smallnesse_n of_o the_o sin_n because_o they_o be_v not_o equal_a to_o eternal_a death_n neither_o deserve_v it_o evang_v it_o stapleâ—_n antid_v evang_v second_o the_o papist_n agree_v but_o jar_o among_o themselves_o in_o this_o particular_a some_o say_v answ_n 2_o they_o be_v venial_a sin_n because_o they_o be_v not_o against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n some_o say_v that_o they_o can_v proper_o be_v call_v sin_n thus_o bellarm._n three_o that_o which_o be_v not_o answ_n 3_o contra_fw-la legem_fw-la dei_fw-la against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v not_o sin_n for_o the_o law_n be_v the_o rule_n both_o of_o good_a and_o evil_a and_o every_o sin_n be_v sin_n in_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v a_o violation_n the_o law_n answ_n 4_o four_o what_o be_v less_o than_o the_o eat_n of_o a_o apple_n gen._n 3_o then_o a_o idle_a word_n mat._n 12.36_o then_o a_o corrupt_a thought_n gen._n 6.5_o and_o yet_o these_o be_v threaten_v with_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n answ_n 5_o five_o because_o stapleton_n say_v these_o sin_n be_v not_o paria_fw-la aeternae_fw-la morti_fw-la that_o be_v there_o be_v no_o resemblance_n analogy_n or_o proportion_n between_o these_o small_a sin_n and_o eternal_a death_n i_o add_v therefore_o this_o one_o answer_n more_o that_o there_o be_v a_o parity_n resemblance_n and_o equality_n i._o in_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o person_n offend_v who_o will_v for_o ever_o have_v give_v way_n to_o these_o 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how_o can_v you_o speak_v good_a thing_n when_o you_o yourselves_o be_v evil_a that_o be_v as_o lyranus_fw-la interpret_v it_o you_o be_v fill_v with_o malice_n and_o envy_v against_o i_o can_v speak_v any_o good_a of_o i_o the_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o good_a thing_n and_o the_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o evil_a thing_n anselm_n upon_o these_o word_n have_v this_o observation_n or_o exposition_n quomodo_fw-la bone_fw-la homo_fw-la non_fw-la possit_fw-la proffer_v mala_fw-la nec_fw-la malus_fw-la bona_fw-la sic_fw-la non_fw-la possit_fw-la christus_fw-la mala_fw-la nec_fw-la diabolus_fw-la bona_fw-la opera_fw-la facere_fw-la as_o the_o good_a man_n can_v bring_v forth_o evil_a thing_n nor_o the_o evil_a man_n good_a thing_n so_o christ_n can_v do_v no_o bad_a work_n nor_o the_o devil_n any_o good_a read_v further_o for_o the_o proof_n hereof_o mat._n 7.16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o 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gospel_n and_o must_v be_v obey_v because_o disobedience_n thereunto_o be_v severe_o punish_v he_o that_o sin_n against_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v judge_v by_o the_o law_n although_o he_o live_v under_o the_o gospel_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o these_o place_n 1_o cor._n 6.9_o ephes_n 5.3_o coloss_n 3.6_o and_o therefore_o bellarmine_n be_v most_o injurious_a unto_o we_o in_o say_v that_o protestant_n affirm_v christian_a liberty_n to_o consist_v in_o a_o absolute_a freedom_n from_o the_o obedience_n and_o subjection_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n quod_fw-la moses_n cum_fw-la svo_fw-la decalogo_fw-la nihil_fw-la ad_fw-la nos_fw-la pertineat_fw-la and_o that_o moses_n with_o his_o decalogue_n belong_v not_o unto_o we_o initio_fw-la we_o bellar._n lib._n 4._o the_o just_a cap._n 5_o initio_fw-la how_o false_a and_o malicious_a this_o be_v all_o the_o world_n may_v know_v consider_v that_o we_o subscribe_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o present_a scripture_n that_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o 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freedom_n from_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n sect._n 4_o §_o 4._o the_o law_n what_o law_n be_v here_o mean_v there_o be_v a_o twofold_a law_n quest_n answ_n first_o the_o law_n of_o the_o gentile_n which_o saint_n paul_n call_v the_o law_n of_o nature_n they_o do_v by_o nature_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o law_n rom._n 2.14_o second_o the_o law_n of_o the_o jew_n which_o be_v threefold_a viz._n first_o ceremonial_a which_o be_v describe_v and_o explain_v in_o the_o book_n of_o moses_n especial_o in_o leviticus_n and_o prescribe_v rite_n and_o ceremony_n unto_o the_o jew_n to_o be_v observe_v and_o perform_v in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n second_o judicial_a which_o prescribe_v ordinance_n for_o the_o government_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o civil_a punishment_n of_o offender_n three_o moral_a here_o mean_v and_o wherein_o 3_o thing_n be_v observable_a viz._n first_o the_o moral_a law_n be_v that_o which_o be_v write_v at_o first_o in_o the_o 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saviour_n here_o affirm_v that_o he_o come_v not_o to_o destroy_v the_o law_n but_o to_o fulfil_v it_o may_v make_v some_o doubt_n whether_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n between_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n or_o not_o and_o how_o they_o differ_v answ_n 1_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n stand_v in_o five_o thing_n namely_o the_o law_n first_o be_v natural_a and_o be_v in_o man_n nature_n before_o the_o fall_n second_o set_v forth_o god_n justice_n in_o rigour_n without_o mercy_n three_o require_v perfect_a righteousness_n within_o we_o four_o threaten_v judgement_n without_o mercy_n &_o therefore_o it_o be_v call_v the_o ministry_n of_o condemnation_n 3.7.9_o condemnation_n 2_o cor._n 3.7.9_o five_o promise_v life_n to_o the_o doer_n 10.5_o doer_n rom._n 10.5_o the_o gospel_n be_v spiritual_a reveal_v after_o the_o fall_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n set_v forth_o justice_n and_o mercy_n unite_v both_o in_o christ_n reveal_v our_o 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respect_n of_o the_o greatness_n or_o smallnesse_n of_o the_o sin_n be_v not_o to_o be_v admit_v and_o that_o for_o these_o reason_n 1_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n which_o of_o itself_o deserve_v death_n rom._n 6.23_o the_o wage_n of_o â—â—ne_n be_v death_n yea_o sin_n be_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n 1_o john_n 3.4_o and_o every_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n be_v under_o the_o curse_n gal._n 3.10_o 2_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n which_o to_o violate_v can_v be_v no_o venial_a sin_n of_o itself_o 3_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfect_a and_o absolute_a righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o can_v abide_v the_o least_o blemish_n or_o imperfection_n and_o therefore_o in_o these_o regard_n no_o sin_n commit_v against_o god_n can_v in_o itself_o be_v venial_a 330._o venial_a white_a s_o exod._n 20._o confut._n 5_o â—rac_fw-la 6._o f._n 330._o five_o this_o motion_n and_o passion_n of_o anger_n even_o when_o it_o be_v sudden_a 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the_o question_n he_o take_v it_o for_o grant_v without_o proof_n that_o these_o two_o to_o call_v our_o brother_n racha_n or_o to_o be_v angry_a with_o he_o be_v no_o precept_n which_o be_v the_o thing_n question_v second_o if_o this_o be_v grant_v that_o these_o two_o be_v only_a degree_n of_o that_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v yet_o it_o will_v not_o hence_o follow_v that_o they_o be_v venial_a sin_n which_o will_v not_o exclude_v we_o out_o of_o heaven_n for_o to_o call_v our_o brother_n fool_n be_v but_o only_o a_o degree_n of_o that_o commandment_n and_o yet_o the_o jesuit_n himself_o do_v confess_v that_o to_o be_v mortal_a and_o to_o deserve_v condemnation_n bellarm._n de_fw-fr purgat_fw-la lib._n 1._o cap._n 4._o tom_n 1._o 1809._o answ_n 3_o three_o because_o they_o be_v degree_n of_o the_o precept_n as_o be_v confess_v by_o the_o cardinal_n therefore_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o they_o must_v belong_v unto_o the_o violation_n and_o transgression_n of_o the_o 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wrong_v and_o yet_o but_o some_o be_v provoke_v and_o some_o be_v not_o why_o because_o some_o be_v patient_a and_o other_o be_v proud_a now_o we_o shall_v labour_v not_o only_o to_o withstand_v the_o assault_n of_o satan_n but_o also_o to_o subdue_v our_o own_o corruption_n and_o pride_n and_o impatiency_n in_o the_o suffering_n of_o injury_n because_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o anger_n answ_n 3_o three_o anger_n be_v forbid_v we_o in_o regard_n of_o a_o threefold_a pernicious_a effect_n thereof_o namely_o first_o it_o please_v not_o god_n jam._n 1.20_o those_o which_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n rom._n 8.8_o but_o anger_n be_v a_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 6.20_o and_o therefore_o can_v please_v god_n second_o anger_n be_v dangerous_a and_o pernicious_a to_o he_o that_o be_v angry_a for_o it_o hurt_v the_o heart_n it_o wound_v the_o conscience_n it_o expel_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o deserve_v to_o be_v
cap._n 7._o and_o reuchlin_n in_o lib._n 1._o cabalae_n pag._n 456._o and_o otho_n gualtp_a syllog_n pag._n 81._o 82._o 83._o this_o place_n be_v strong_o urge_v by_o peltanus_n object_n and_o bellarmine_n lib._n 1._o cap._n 1._o and_o lib._n 2._o cap._n 6._o de_fw-la purgatorio_fw-la and_o divers_a other_o for_o the_o proof_n of_o purgatory_n some_o of_o they_o brief_o argue_v thus_o if_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o first_o and_o second_o degree_n of_o anger_n here_o express_v shall_v not_o be_v punish_v with_o hell_n fire_n and_o yet_o shall_v be_v punish_v with_o some_o torment_n than_o it_o remain_v that_o they_o must_v be_v punish_v in_o purgatory_n because_o after_o this_o life_n there_o be_v no_o other_o place_n of_o punishment_n but_o either_o hell_n or_o purgatory_n bellarmine_n and_o peltanus_n they_o dispute_v thus_o first_o our_o saviour_n speak_v here_o of_o punishment_n which_o be_v to_o be_v enjoin_v unto_o and_o inflict_v upon_o sinner_n by_o the_o judgement_n 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purgat_fw-la cap._n 6._o sect._n 3._o lib._n 26._o &_o scharp_n cur_n theolog._n de_fw-fr purgat_fw-la pag._n 557._o resp_n 2._o second_o we_o deny_v that_o there_o be_v three_o distinct_a answ_n 2_o sort_n or_o kind_n of_o sin_n or_o punishment_n but_o rather_o three_o degree_n of_o punishment_n in_o hell_n which_o although_o they_o be_v unequal_a yet_o be_v all_o eternal_a as_o evident_o appear_v by_o these_o reason_n first_o every_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n be_v sin_n and_o the_o wage_n of_o every_o sin_n be_v death_n rom._n 6.23_o and_o 1._o joh._n 3.4_o but_o to_o be_v angry_a rash_o and_o to_o rail_v be_v transgression_n and_o consequent_o sin_v as_o be_v show_v before_o and_o therefore_o in_o themselves_o be_v worthy_a of_o everlasting_a death_n second_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n abide_v in_o death_n that_o be_v have_v no_o eternal_a life_n 3.14.15_o life_n 1_o joh._n 3.14.15_o but_o he_o that_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n unjust_o love_v he_o not_o therefore_o he_o have_v no_o part_n in_o eternal_a life_n three_o no_o railer_n shall_v inherit_v god_n kingdom_n that_o be_v without_o repentance_n 6.10_o repentance_n 1_o cor_fw-la 6.10_o but_o he_o that_o say_v to_o his_o brother_n racha_n that_o be_v idle-braine_n or_o light-head_n rail_v therefore_o this_o sin_n without_o repentance_n exclude_v from_o heaven_n and_o consequent_o in_o itself_o be_v worthy_a of_o hell_n willet_n synop_n 408._o four_o christ_n speak_v here_o of_o the_o sin_n not_o of_o the_o punishment_n for_o to_o be_v angry_a with_o our_o brother_n and_o to_o harm_v he_o with_o some_o opprobrious_a word_n be_v the_o fault_n of_o the_o sin_n not_o the_o punishment_n thereof_o but_o every_o fault_n and_o guilt_n of_o sin_n not_o pardon_v do_v bring_v upon_o the_o sinner_n eternal_a condemnation_n as_o shall_v elsewhere_o be_v show_v and_o therefore_o all_o these_o three_o degree_n of_o sin_n be_v guilty_a of_o hell_n fire_n five_o christ_n conclude_v this_o 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the_o outward_a and_o more_o weighty_a commission_n and_o act_n and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n teach_v they_o that_o those_o sin_n which_o they_o account_v light_n and_o venial_a as_o to_o be_v angry_a with_o their_o brother_n or_o to_o reproach_v he_o by_o some_o disgraceful_a word_n be_v indeed_o great_a and_o mortal_a sin_n deserve_v hell_n and_o damnation_n itself_o scharp_n de_fw-fr purgat_fw-la fol._n 557._o resp_n 2._o &_o sadeel_n pag._n 258._o error_n 2._o answ_n 4_o four_o if_o our_o saviour_n speak_v here_o of_o purgatory_n where_o he_o represent_v divers_a judgement_n or_o jurisdiction_n of_o the_o jew_n whereof_o some_o be_v superior_a some_o inferior_a as_o the_o judgement_n council_n and_o great_a synedrion_n than_o it_o will_v follow_v hence_o that_o there_o be_v many_o several_a jurisdiction_n in_o purgatory_n and_o appeal_v from_o the_o inferior_a judge_n to_o the_o superior_a as_o be_v in_o they_o but_o this_o be_v so_o absurd_a that_o i_o never_o hear_v nor_o 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adultery_n for_o the_o save_n of_o a_o threefold_a life_n namely_o 1._o of_o themselves_o because_o be_v assault_v they_o be_v necessitate_v either_o to_o satisfy_v the_o lust_n of_o some_o unclean_a adulterer_n or_o to_o be_v slay_v by_o he_o many_o have_v rather_o slay_v themselves_o than_o they_o will_v suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v thus_o distain_v as_o do_v pelagia_n sephronia_n two_o virgin_n with_o their_o mother_n who_o ambrose_n commend_v for_o it_o 426._o it_o senens_fw-la 426._o and_o hierome_n s_o jonam_fw-la think_v that_o they_o shall_v do_v thus_o but_o augustine_n de_fw-la civet_fw-la dei_fw-la l._n 1._o do_v pious_o confute_v it_o senens_fw-la ibid._n true_a it_o be_v they_o must_v not_o to_o avoid_v one_o sin_n run_v into_o another_o by_o kill_v themselves_o but_o yet_o they_o must_v rather_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v murder_v than_o willing_o prostitute_v themselves_o for_o the_o safety_n of_o their_o life_n for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o body_n be_v ill_o 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incline_v unto_o this_o that_o if_o a_o man_n and_o his_o wife_n be_v lay_v in_o wait_n for_o and_o be_v betray_v and_o the_o man_n threaten_v to_o be_v murder_v except_o his_o wife_n suffer_v herself_o to_o be_v defile_v she_o may_v lawful_o do_v it_o if_o her_o husband_n will_v permit_v and_o consent_v thereunto_o or_o command_v she_o to_o do_v it_o because_o the_o man_n have_v power_n over_o his_o wife_n but_o the_o man_n have_v not_o the_o whole_a and_o sole_a power_n and_o therefore_o neither_o husband_n nor_o wife_n have_v power_n lawful_o to_o do_v that_o which_o god_n forbid_v and_o a_o curse_n hang_v over_o the_o head_n of_o all_o those_o who_o do_v evil_a that_o good_a may_v come_v of_o it_o §_o 2._o whosoever_o shall_v out_o away_o his_o wife_n sect._n 2_o whether_o be_v this_o law_n enact_v and_o ordain_v quest_n 1_o by_o moses_n or_o not_o for_o a_o man_n upon_o any_o dislike_n to_o put_v away_o his_o wife_n and_o to_o give_v she_o a_o bill_n of_o divorcement_n first_o some_o absolute_o deny_v that_o ever_o moses_n answ_n 1_o establish_v any_o such_o thing_n as_o a_o law_n unto_o the_o jew_n but_o we_o read_v that_o it_o be_v enjoin_v if_o a_o man_n hate_v his_o wife_n because_o he_o have_v find_v some_o uncleanness_n in_o she_o then_o let_v he_o write_v she_o a_o bill_n of_o divorcement_n and_o send_v she_o away_o deut._n 24.1_o and_o this_o our_o saviour_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o precept_n mark_n 10.5_o answ_n 2_o second_o some_o urge_v this_o as_o a_o positive_a law_n command_v unto_o all_o as_o not_o lawful_a for_o a_o man_n to_o retain_v a_o wife_n who_o he_o have_v find_v to_o commit_v adultery_n but_o the_o pharisee_n themselves_o say_v moses_n permisit_fw-la moses_n suffer_v or_o permit_v to_o write_v a_o bill_n of_o divorcement_n 10.4_o divorcement_n mar._n 10.4_o not_o moses_n command_v etc._n etc._n answ_n 3_o answ_n 3_o three_o it_o be_v the_o safe_a walk_v in_o a_o middle_a path_n and_o therefore_o i_o distinguish_v between_o divortium_fw-la and_o libellum_fw-la 1._o there_o be_v divortium_fw-la a_o separation_n or_o a_o put_n away_o of_o the_o wife_n this_o be_v no_o where_o command_v by_o moses_n at_o all_o 2._o there_o be_v libellus_fw-la a_o bill_n of_o divorcement_n and_o this_o be_v command_v thus_o the_o pharisee_n say_v moses_n imperavit_fw-la libellum_fw-la moses_n command_v to_o give_v a_o writing_n of_o divorcement_n 19.7_o divorcement_n mat._n 19.7_o and_o christ_n say_v permisit_fw-la non_fw-la imperavit_fw-la divortium_fw-la moses_n suffer_v not_o command_v you_o to_o put_v away_o your_o wife_n 3._o and_o this_o commandment_n be_v but_o political_a and_o civil_a not_o moral_a and_o therefore_o do_v not_o bind_v all_o quest_n 2_o wherein_o do_v the_o jew_n offend_v concern_v this_o put_v away_o of_o wife_n answ_n they_o err_v herein_o that_o which_o moses_n suffer_v for_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n they_o take_v for_o a_o moral_a precept_n observe_v that_o which_o moses_n permit_v they_o think_v aught_o to_o be_v do_v as_o a_o thing_n good_a in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n teach_v we_o that_o many_o thing_n be_v tolerate_v by_o humane_a and_o civil_a law_n which_o be_v neither_o religious_a nor_o warrantable_a before_o god_n man_n respect_v the_o great_a evil_a and_o therefore_o tolerate_v the_o less_o for_o the_o avoid_n of_o the_o great_a according_a to_o that_o vulgar_a say_n exit_fw-la duobus_fw-la malis_fw-la minus_fw-la malum_fw-la est_fw-la eligendum_fw-la of_o two_o evil_n we_o must_v choose_v the_o least_o quest_n 3_o be_v this_o lawful_a be_v it_o not_o forbid_v to_o do_v evil_a that_o good_a may_v come_v of_o it_o rom._n 3.8_o answ_n 1_o first_o that_o be_v a_o certain_a rule_n we_o must_v not_o do_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a that_o some_o good_a may_v spring_v from_o thence_o we_o must_v not_o lie_v to_o save_v our_o brother_n life_n answ_n 2_o second_o we_o may_v distinguish_v between_o a_o command_n and_o a_o connivance_n no_o evil_a be_v to_o be_v command_v to_o be_v do_v by_o man_n or_o by_o humane_a and_o civil_a law_n but_o a_o less_o evil_a may_v be_v wink_v at_o although_o magistrate_n in_o general_n be_v command_v to_o punish_v sinner_n and_o transgressor_n yet_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o they_o sometime_o to_o connive_v at_o some_o thing_n and_o to_o spare_v the_o punish_n of_o some_o degree_n of_o sin_n quest._n 4_o whether_o be_v usury_n lawful_a or_o not_o for_o we_o see_v the_o law_n permit_v it_o and_o punish_v it_o not_o except_o it_o be_v above_o eight_o in_o the_o hundred_o answ_n i_o will_v here_o only_o confer_v usury_n with_o the_o jew_n put_v away_o of_o their_o wife_n first_o this_o be_v suffer_v and_o tolerate_v for_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n matth._n 19.8_o lest_o otherwise_o in_o their_o hatred_n unto_o their_o wife_n they_o shall_v kill_v they_o so_o i._o because_o man_n be_v so_o hard-hearted_a that_o they_o will_v rather_o see_v their_o brother_n suffer_v yea_o perish_v then_o lend_v he_o gratis_o to_o supply_v his_o want_n and_o ii_o because_o a_o land_n can_v not_o subsist_v nor_o trade_a flourish_n without_o borrow_v and_o lend_v sometime_o therefore_o the_o law_n of_o nation_n do_v permit_v usury_n second_o from_o the_o beginning_n it_o be_v not_o lawful_a for_o a_o man_n to_o put_v away_o his_o wife_n 8._o wife_n mat._n 19_o 8._o and_o this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o usury_n also_o as_o appear_v thus_o 1._o it_o be_v direct_o forbid_v thou_o shall_v not_o lay_v usury_n upon_o thy_o brother_n neither_o shall_v thou_o bâ—_n to_o he_o as_o a_o usurer_n read_v exod._n 22.25_o deut._n 23.19_o nehem._n 5.7_o 8._o 2._o he_o be_v promise_v a_o place_n in_o the_o lord_n tabernacle_n who_o put_v not_o out_o his_o money_n to_o usury_n 15.1.5_o usury_n psal_n 15.1.5_o as_o if_o the_o kingly_a prophet_n will_v say_v usurer_n shall_v never_o come_v unto_o god_n holy_a hill_n 3._o he_o be_v pronounce_v a_o just_a man_n who_o take_v not_o usury_n ezech._n 18.8_o 9_o and_o a_o unjust_a who_o give_v forth_o his_o money_n upon_o usury_n vers_fw-la 13._o 4._o the_o lord_n severe_o threaten_v to_o punish_v usurer_n ezech._n 22.12_o etc._n etc._n all_o these_o show_n that_o usury_n be_v not_o from_o the_o beginning_n neither_o be_v ever_o lawful_a by_o god_n law_n among_o brethren_n as_o all_o christian_n now_o be_v wherefore_o it_o be_v a_o great_a shame_n that_o the_o jew_n shall_v refuse_v to_o take_v usury_n one_o of_o another_o and_o yet_o christian_n hereby_o eat_v out_o the_o bowel_n one_o of_o another_o three_o christ_n cross_v their_o ancient_a opinion_n concern_v the_o put_v away_o of_o their_o wife_n tell_v they_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o do_v it_o except_o it_o be_v for_o fornication_n so_o also_o in_o this_o our_o saviour_n say_v lend_v look_v for_o nothing_o again_o 6.35_o again_o
that_o be_v excusable_a in_o tanto_fw-la non_fw-la in_o toto_fw-la in_o part_n but_o not_o altogether_o second_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n sin_v which_o be_v either_o i._o elect_v but_o not_o as_o yet_o regenerate_v now_o such_o a_o one_o sin_n be_v all_o venial_a in_o the_o event_n because_o they_o shall_v be_v pardon_v 1._o tim._n 1.13_o ii_o regenerate_v and_o justify_v who_o sin_n shall_v not_o be_v impute_v hence_o david_n pronounce_v such_o a_o one_o bless_v psalm_n 32.1_o and_o s._n john_n say_v such_o have_v a_o advocate_n for_o their_o sin_n 1._o john_n 1.9_o &_o 2.1_o hence_o sin_n be_v sometime_o say_v not_o to_o be_v they_o rom_n 7._o yea_o not_o to_o be_v sin_n 1_o john_n 1.3.9_o and_o 5.18_o three_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o infallible_a danger_n so_o s._n john_n say_v there_o be_v a_o sin_n not_o unto_o death_n 1._o john_n 5.16_o where_o we_o may_v observe_v that_o sin_n be_v call_v mortal_a for_o which_o we_o must_v not_o pray_v and_o that_o a_o sin_n not_o unto_o death_n who_o danger_n be_v not_o so_o great_a as_o that_o be_v four_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o merit_n that_o sin_n be_v call_v venial_a which_o in_o the_o severity_n rigour_n and_o strictness_n of_o justice_n do_v not_o deserve_v death_n and_o thus_o no_o sin_n be_v call_v small_a in_o all_o the_o scripture_n be_v all_o sin_n equal_a quest_n 2_o first_o the_o stoic_n affirm_v it_o and_o christian_n answ_n 1_o who_o assent_n unto_o they_o herein_o thus_o confirm_v it_o i._o because_o sin_n do_v not_o consist_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o action_n but_o in_o the_o mind_n sin_n be_v a_o prevarication_n and_o stray_v from_o the_o truth_n and_o right_a way_n the_o sin_n be_v alike_o to_o sink_v a_o ship_n by_o over-lading_a she_o either_o with_o sand_n or_o gold_n thus_o the_o stoic_n the_o follow_a reason_n be_v produce_v by_o the_o christian_n ii_o because_n every_o sin_n be_v a_o violation_n of_o the_o law_n yea_o of_o the_o whole_a law_n for_o he_o who_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o breach_n of_o one_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o james_n 2.20_o therefore_o all_o be_v alike_o iii_o because_o the_o same_o punishment_n be_v allot_v to_o he_o who_o work_v wickedness_n and_o to_o he_o who_o consent_v only_o thereunto_o romans_z 1.32_o iv_o because_o the_o action_n and_o cogitation_n be_v both_o alike_o before_o god_n to_o commit_v adultery_n actual_o and_o with_o the_o heart_n to_o kill_v and_o to_o hate_v as_o also_o of_o other_o sin_n matthew_n 5._o be_v alike_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o all_o sin_n be_v equal_a second_o although_o sin_n differ_v not_o answ_n 2_o ab_fw-la extrà _fw-la differt_fw-la intrà _fw-la without_o yet_o it_o differ_v within_o to_o wit_n that_o sin_n which_o be_v commit_v through_o ignorance_n negligence_n and_o infirmity_n be_v light_a and_o lesser_a then_o that_o which_o be_v commit_v malicious_o witting_o and_o of_o set_a purpose_n again_o many_o be_v worse_o than_o one_o again_o he_o sin_n worse_o who_o sin_n against_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o therefore_o thus_o all_o sin_n be_v not_o equal_a three_o one_o sin_n differ_v from_o another_o ab_fw-la extra_fw-la answ_n 3_o even_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o outward_a act_n thus_o the_o murder_n of_o a_o king_n or_o of_o a_o father_n be_v much_o more_o horrid_a then_o of_o a_o stranger_n enemy_n or_o private_a person_n thus_o blasphemy_n against_o god_n be_v great_a than_o contumely_n or_o reproach_n against_o our_o neighbour_n thus_o it_o be_v a_o great_a sin_n to_o rob_v a_o poor_a man_n than_o one_o who_o have_v no_o want_n four_o certain_o there_o be_v a_o inequality_n in_o the_o scripture_n and_o that_o answ_n 4_o i._n of_o glory_n 1._o corinth_n 15._o ii_o of_o punishment_n matth._n 10.15_o &_o 11.22_o of_o both_o which_o elsewhere_o iii_o of_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o difference_n between_o anger_n racha_n and_o fool_n as_o be_v show_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n vers_fw-la 22._o so_o john_n 19.11_o five_o we_o distinguish_v between_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n and_o be_v the_o same_o in_o all_o sin_n without_o any_o difference_n hence_o all_o be_v mortal_a even_o unto_o idle_a thought_n degree_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v aggravate_v principal_o by_o these_o circumstance_n viz._n first_o from_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o internal_a purpose_n if_o it_o be_v do_v with_o inward_a boast_n or_o a_o perverse_a will_n answ_n 5_o second_o from_o the_o neglect_n of_o great_a power_n strength_n and_o grace_n three_o from_o the_o number_n many_o sin_n be_v heap_v together_o four_o from_o the_o time_n when_o sin_n be_v long_o continue_v in_o five_o from_o the_o person_n when_o it_o be_v commit_v against_o god_n and_o thus_o although_o all_o sin_n have_v one_o and_o the_o same_o nature_n as_o all_o individua_fw-la partake_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o their_o species_n yet_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o degree_n of_o sin_n we_o say_v that_o those_o sin_n be_v great_a which_v be_v commit_v witting_o and_o willing_o than_o those_o which_o be_v commit_v ignorant_o and_o with_o reluctation_n against_o they_o those_o which_o be_v commit_v by_o a_o man_n of_o more_o grace_n strength_n and_o knowledge_n be_v worse_o than_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o weak_a those_o in_o who_o be_v legion_n of_o devil_n and_o sin_n be_v worse_o than_o those_o who_o be_v give_v but_o to_o one_o sin_n as_o the_o young_a man_n mat._n 19.22_o those_o who_o continue_v in_o sin_n be_v worse_o than_o he_o who_o fall_v but_o once_o those_o who_o sin_n immediate_o against_o god_n worse_o than_o those_o who_o sin_n immediate_o against_o man_n quest_n 3_o be_v all_o sin_n pardonable_a because_o we_o be_v teach_v here_o to_o pray_v for_o pardon_n against_o all_o answ_n 1_o first_o all_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a except_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answ_n 2_o second_o the_o papist_n seem_v to_o grant_v this_o that_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v unpardonable_a but_o yet_o they_o acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v not_o so_o irremissible_a as_o though_o it_o do_v exceed_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n if_o they_o can_v but_o repent_v but_o because_o god_n give_v they_o over_o unto_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n and_o with_o hold_n from_o they_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v restore_v but_o in_o this_o point_n first_o scotus_n be_v faulty_a who_o will_v not_o full_o acknowledge_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o and_o second_o camara_n 191._o camara_n camara_n quaest_a coâ—cil_n et_fw-fr expos_fw-fr quae_fw-la 175._o pag._n 191._o è_fw-fr catharino_n err_v here_o who_o say_v only_o that_o this_o sin_n be_v very_o hardly_o and_o very_o seldom_o pardon_v now_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o their_o error_n be_v twofold_a namely_o i._o because_o they_o place_v this_o sin_n in_o any_o act_n simple_o without_o those_o requisite_a circumstance_n thereof_o which_o follow_v by_o and_o by_o ii_o because_o they_o stretch_v this_o sin_n beyond_o its_o bound_n make_v six_o kind_n thereof_o contrary_a to_o the_o six_o effect_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n which_o be_v these_o first_o trust_v and_o confidence_n in_o god_n second_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n three_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n four_o joy_n for_o the_o aid_n of_o the_o spirit_n towards_o our_o brethren_n five_o a_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n six_o a_o purpose_n to_o repent_v who_o opposite_a be_v desperation_n presumption_n a_o resist_v of_o a_o know_a truth_n envy_n for_o grace_n blessing_n &_o endowment_n which_o god_n have_v bestow_v upon_o our_o brethren_n gloriation_n or_o boast_v in_o sin_n a_o obstinate_a purpose_n of_o continue_v in_o sin_n answ_n 3_o three_o unto_o this_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o wit_n i._o illumination_n read_v those_o two_o place_n heb._n 6.4_o &_o 10.26_o if_o they_o have_v be_v enlighten_v and_o have_v have_v a_o taste_n etc._n etc._n and_o again_o if_o after_o we_o have_v have_v a_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n etc._n etc._n thus_o there_o must_v be_v a_o knowledge_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o a_o open_n of_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n before_o this_o sin_n can_v be_v commit_v ii_o a_o relapse_n and_o fall_v away_o yea_o a_o return_v unto_o impurity_n read_v heb._n 6.6_o &_o 2._o peter_n 2.1.20_o 21_o 22._o &_o matthew_n 12.45_o unto_o this_o sin_n there_o must_v be_v a_o turn_n with_o the_o dog_n to_o his_o vomit_n and_o with_o the_o swine_n which_o be_v wash_v to_o the_o wallow_n in_o the_o mire_n iii_o malicious_a presumption_n or_o a_o hatred_n of_o christ_n when_o a_o man_n shall_v deride_v contemn_v spurn_v trample_v under_o his_o foot_n and_o blaspheme_v christ_n his_o word_n law_n and_o truth_n religion_n
beat_v back_o all_o the_o dart_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n answer_v 3_o three_o provide_v the_o breast_n plate_n of_o righteousness_n for_o that_o will_v block_n up_o the_o way_n against_o sin_n question_n 4_o what_o mean_n must_v we_o use_v or_o how_o must_v this_o beam_n be_v cast_v out_o answer_n hereunto_o be_v require_v a_o double_a labour_n 1._o internal_a of_o the_o heart_n n._n 2._o externall_n in_o work_n o._n first_o if_o we_o desire_v that_o the_o beam_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v cast_v out_o we_o must_v first_o take_v our_o heart_n and_o inward_a man_n to_o task_n and_o labour_v earnest_o therein_o after_o these_o two_o thing_n to_o wit_n first_o to_o hate_v sin_n with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n because_o without_o this_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o to_o any_o purpose_n in_o this_o work_n read_v psal_n 97.10_o rom._n 12.9_o psal_n 45.7_o amos_n 5.15_o proverb_n 28.16_o psalm_n 36.4_o the_o truth_n hereof_o evident_o appear_v thuâ—_n 1._o a_o man_n can_v come_v unto_o christ_n except_o he_o hate_v his_o father_n and_o mother_n 26._o mother_n luk._n 14_o 26._o and_o every_o thing_n else_o which_o will_v keep_v he_o from_o christ_n and_o therefore_o without_o the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n we_o can_v come_v unto_o god_n neither_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o he_o 2._o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o hate_v evil_a 8.13_o evil_a prov._n 8.13_o therefore_o without_o the_o hatred_n of_o evil_a we_o can_v obey_v god_n who_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o fear_n psal_n 2.11_o 3._o if_o we_o do_v not_o hate_v evil_a we_o hate_v good_a for_o contraria_fw-la non_fw-la possunt_fw-la esse_fw-la in_o eodem_fw-la subiecto_fw-la a_o man_n can_v serve_v two_o master_n mat._n 5.24_o and_o therefore_o until_o we_o have_v learn_v true_o to_o hate_v sin_n we_o have_v learn_v true_o nothing_o in_o religion_n second_o we_o must_v resolve_v never_o to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o our_o sin_n any_o more_o never_o to_o be_v overcome_v by_o the_o allurement_n thereof_o but_o 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of_o the_o head_n to_o the_o sole_a of_o the_o foot_n there_o be_v nothing_o but_o boil_n sore_n &_o putrified_a corruption_n 3.8.10_o corruption_n esa_fw-la 1.6_o gen._n 3.8.10_o 2_o sin_n bring_v shame_n into_o the_o world_n when_o adam_n have_v eat_v the_o apple_n they_o he_o be_v ashamed_a not_o before_o 3._o by_o sin_n adam_n 3.8.24_o gen._n 3.8.24_o &_o all_o man_n natural_o in_o he_o lose_v that_o familiarity_n with_o god_n which_o former_o he_o have_v 4._o sin_n cast_v man_n out_o of_o pleasant_a paradise_n into_o the_o wide_a and_o weedy_a world_n 3.23_o world_n gen._n 3.23_o 5._o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n bring_v that_o into_o the_o world_n also_o gen._n 2.17_o rom._n 5.12_o iii_o consider_v the_o dangerous_a condition_n that_o thou_o be_v bring_v into_o by_o reason_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o in_o many_o regard_n namely_o first_o it_o have_v corrupt_v the_o fountain_n thy_o whole_a man_n so_o that_o nothing_o but_o unclean_a stream_n can_v issue_v from_o thou_o mala_fw-la mens_fw-la malâ—â—_n animus_n thy_o heart_n be_v corrupt_v and_o therefore_o all_o thy_o action_n favour_n of_o sin_n read_v matth._n 15.19_o gen._n 6.5_o jam._n 1.14.15_o second_o thy_o sin_n have_v set_v a_o separation_n between_o thou_o and_o thy_o god_n and_o make_v thou_o his_o enemy_n jsa_n 59_o 2._o james_n 4.5_o three_o sin_n cry_v for_o vengeance_n genes_n 4.10_o and_o 18.20_o and_o james_n 5.4_o the_o many_o transgression_n thou_o have_v commit_v send_v forth_o loud_a clamour_n daily_o unto_o god_n for_o justice_n judgement_n and_o revenge_n four_o sin_n daily_a rebel_n against_o thou_o romans_z 7.17.23_o galath_n 5.17_o and_o have_v get_v such_o strength_n and_o sure_a foot_n in_o thou_o that_o thou_o can_v not_o of_o thyself_o expel_v he_o five_o sin_n hinder_v and_o withhold_v good_a thing_n from_o thou_o jerem._n 5.25_o six_o sin_n have_v disinherit_v thou_o of_o thy_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o deprive_v thou_o of_o eternal_a glory_n roman_n 3.23_o seven_o sin_n obdurate_v and_o harden_v the_o heart_n and_o take_v away_o the_o sense_n of_o it_o consuetudo_fw-la peccandi_fw-la tollit_fw-la sensum_fw-la peccati_fw-la and_o thus_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o cast_v this_o beam_n of_o sin_n out_o of_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n we_o must_v begin_v with_o the_o heart_n and_o inward_a man_n second_o our_o next_o labour_n be_v external_a wherein_o be_v two_o quaeres_fw-la quae_fw-la facienda_fw-la quomodo_n quest_n 6_o what_o must_v we_o do_v for_o the_o expelling_a of_o sin_n answer_n 1_o first_o reluctandum_fw-la strive_v struggle_v wrestle_v and_o resist_v sin_n galath_n 5.17_o that_o be_v endeavour_v against_o it_o subdue_v thy_o affection_n and_o do_v not_o with_o thy_o will_n consent_n thereunto_o answer_n 2_o second_o vincendum_fw-la labour_v to_o overcome_v it_o to_o this_o be_v require_v stroke_n wound_n blood_n hebr._n 12.4_o for_o otherwise_o we_o can_v never_o conquer_v it_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v assault_v and_o labour_v with_o many_o blow_n and_o wound_v with_o many_o deep_a and_o deadly_a wound_n or_o it_o can_v be_v overcome_v and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a in_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v of_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o god_n mercy_n towards_o we_o that_o the_o consideration_n thereof_o may_v make_v we_o to_o resist_v sin_n more_o manful_o answer_n 3_o three_o vinciendum_fw-la bound_v and_o tie_v it_o fast_o when_o thou_o have_v overcome_v it_o by_o the_o cord_n of_o resolution_n circumspection_n daily_a watchfulness_n and_o particular_a promise_n and_o vow_n unto_o god_n answer_n 4_o four_o ejiciendum_fw-la have_v bind_v it_o than_o cast_v it_o out_o and_o labour_n to_o become_v a_o new_a creature_n enter_v into_o a_o new_a covenant_n with_o god_n henceforth_o to_o serve_v he_o only_o and_o always_o with_o a_o full_a purpose_n of_o heart_n and_o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o enable_v thou_o to_o perform_v what_o thou_o have_v promise_v quest_n 7_o how_o must_v we_o expel_v sin_n answer_n 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wide_a gate_n of_o destruction_n whence_o come_v it_o that_o the_o most_o perish_v question_n 7_o first_o from_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o nature_n nature_n answer_v 1_o can_v save_v we_o by_o grace_n only_o we_o be_v save_v and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o so_o few_o be_v save_v and_o so_o many_o damn_v second_o this_o come_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o answer_n 2_o here_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o even_o one_o sin_n without_o repentance_n suffice_v unto_o condemnation_n one_o such_o transgression_n be_v enough_o to_o bring_v a_o man_n to_o eternal_a destruction_n as_o we_o see_v in_o achan_n in_o korah_n and_o his_o company_n in_o the_o man_n who_o gather_v stick_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n 15.36_o day_n num._n 15.36_o and_o in_o he_o who_o blaspheme_v numb_a 24._o we_o see_v how_o at_o once_o for_o one_o rebellion_n there_o die_v four_o and_o twenty_o thousand_o 1_o cor._n 10._o three_o this_o come_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o our_o enemy_n answer_n 3_o who_o be_v many_o and_o strong_a as_o for_o example_n 1._o the_o world_n 2._o satan_n 3._o the_o flesh_n 4._o the_o custom_n of_o evil_a 5._o men._n or_o friend_n who_o often_o tempt_v unto_o evil_n 6._o the_o scoff_n and_o taunt_n that_o be_v throw_v upon_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n 7._o carefulness_n for_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n all_o these_o be_v enemy_n unto_o we_o and_o one_o or_o other_o of_o they_o daily_o prevail_v against_o we_o four_o this_o come_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o multitude_n answer_n 4_o or_o of_o the_o man_n in_o the_o world_n here_o observe_v that_o in_o the_o world_n there_o be_v four_o sort_n of_o people_n
ghost_n it_o shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v he_o neither_o in_o this_o world_n neither_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v sect._n 1_o §_o 1._o but_o the_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v quest_n 1_o concern_v blasphemy_n against_o the_o bless_a spirit_n divers_a question_n will_v be_v make_v to_o wit_n what_o be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answ_n 1_o first_o some_o of_o the_o ancient_n call_v it_o final_a impenitency_n some_o hatred_n of_o all_o christian_a and_o brotherly_a love_n and_o some_o desperation_n of_o mercy_n but_o these_o be_v improper_o call_v blasphemy_n answ_n 2_o second_o that_o sin_n whereby_o the_o essence_n and_o person_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v hurt_v or_o blaspheme_v certain_o be_v not_o this_o irremissible_a sin_n and_o blasphemy_n for_o many_o sabellian_o eunomian_o and_o macedonian_n heretic_n at_o first_o speak_v wicked_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o deny_v his_o deity_n but_o afterward_o repent_v find_v mercy_n and_o obtain_v remission_n of_o sin_n answ_n 3_o three_o neither_o be_v this_o unpardonable_a blasphemy_n a_o simple_a apostasy_n from_o a_o know_a truth_n because_o hope_v of_o pardon_n be_v not_o deny_v to_o these_o apostate_n neither_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o mercy_n eternal_o shut_v against_o they_o if_o they_o will_v but_o repent_v this_o appear_v from_o our_o saviour_n prayer_n father_n lay_v not_o this_o sin_n to_o their_o charge_n and_o yet_o these_o for_o who_o he_o pray_v have_v call_v he_o devil_n have_v say_v he_o have_v a_o unclean_a spirit_n although_o they_o be_v convince_v of_o his_o doctrine_n and_o divine_a work_n i_o argue_v hence_o thus_o those_o who_o commit_v unpardonable_a blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o to_o be_v pray_v for_o but_o christ_n pray_v for_o those_o who_o speak_v evil_a of_o he_o and_o his_o doctrine_n and_o work_n against_o their_o conscience_n therefore_o these_o have_v not_o commit_v that_o unpardonable_a sin_n and_o consequent_o may_v have_v obtain_v mercy_n if_o they_o have_v but_o repent_v answ_n 4_o four_o augustine_n serm_n 11._o de_fw-la verbis_fw-la apost_n say_v it_o be_v impugnatio_fw-la finalis_fw-la agnitae_fw-la veritatis_fw-la a_o final_a oppose_a or_o resist_v of_o a_o know_a truth_n our_o divine_n more_o large_o and_o clear_o define_v it_o thus_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v a_o universal_a apostasy_n and_o total_a relapse_n inseparable_o conjoin_v with_o a_o hatred_n of_o the_o truth_n or_o thus_o it_o be_v a_o denial_n and_o opposition_n of_o a_o know_a truth_n concern_v god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o work_n of_o which_o truth_n the_o conscience_n be_v convict_v and_o which_o deny_v and_o impugn_v thereof_o be_v do_v of_o set_a purpose_n and_o with_o deliberation_n we_o have_v a_o example_n hereof_o in_o the_o emperor_n julian_n who_o be_v a_o learned_a and_o a_o eloquent_a man_n and_o a_o professor_n of_o the_o religion_n of_o christ_n but_o afterward_o fall_v away_o and_o turn_v apostate_n and_o hence_o be_v call_v julian_n the_o apostate_n and_o write_v a_o book_n against_o the_o religion_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v answer_v by_o cyrill_n afterward_o be_v in_o a_o battle_n against_o the_o persian_n he_o be_v thrust_v into_o the_o bowel_n with_o a_o dart_n no_o man_n then_o know_v how_o which_o dart_n he_o pull_v out_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o present_o blood_n follow_v which_o he_o take_v in_o his_o hand_n as_o it_o gush_v forth_o and_o fling_v up_o into_o the_o air_n say_v vicisti_fw-la gallilae_n vicisti_fw-la o_o galilean_a meaning_n christ_n thou_o have_v now_o conquer_v i_o and_o so_o end_v his_o day_n in_o blaspheme_v of_o christ_n who_o he_o once_o profess_v 25._o profess_v theod._n lib._n 3._o hist_o ca._n 25._o why_o be_v this_o unpardonable_a blasphemy_n call_v quest_n 2_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n first_o not_o because_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v be_v offend_v answ_n 1_o and_o the_o sin_n not_o reflect_v upon_o the_o father_n and_o son_n for_o he_o who_o sin_n against_o the_o three_o person_n sin_n also_o against_o the_o first_o and_o second_o from_o who_o he_o proceed_v second_o it_o be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answ_n 2_o because_o the_o manifestation_n of_o spiritual_a and_o supernatural_a truth_n be_v a_o divine_a work_n which_o work_n be_v immediate_o wrought_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o although_o they_o who_o witting_o and_o willing_o oppose_v this_o truth_n sin_n against_o all_o the_o person_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n yet_o after_o a_o more_o singular_a manner_n they_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n because_o they_o blaspheme_v his_o proper_a and_o immediate_a work_n in_o their_o mind_n and_o malicious_o impugn_v and_o resist_v his_o proper_a grace_n and_o power_n thus_o i_o say_v it_o be_v call_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n because_o it_o be_v against_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v three_o namely_o i._o to_o enlighten_v the_o mind_n with_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o revelation_n ephes_n 1.17_o ii_o to_o persuade_v the_o mind_n to_o receive_v and_o embrace_v those_o truth_n which_o be_v reveal_v by_o the_o gospel_n heb._n 6._o for_o this_o be_v to_o receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n iii_o to_o work_n in_o a_o man_n a_o certain_a persuasion_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o he_o believe_v and_o this_o be_v to_o taste_v the_o good_a word_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v a_o contumellous_a and_o reproachful_a reject_v of_o the_o gospel_n after_o that_o a_o man_n mind_n by_o the_o bless_a spirit_n be_v supernatural_o persuade_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o goodness_n of_o this_o word_n and_o will_v of_o god_n lay_v down_o in_o the_o gospel_n quest_n 3_o why_o be_v this_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n call_v unpardonable_a or_o a_o sin_n which_o can_v be_v forgive_v answ_n 1_o first_o not_o because_o it_o exceed_v in_o greatness_n blasphemy_n against_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n answ_n 2_o second_o nor_o because_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n be_v less_o than_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o all_o the_o three_o person_n be_v coeternall_a and_o coequal_a answ_n 3_o three_o neither_o because_o the_o greatness_n thereof_o exceed_v either_o god_n mercy_n or_o christ_n merit_n for_o both_o be_v infinite_a the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o price_n lay_v down_o by_o our_o saviour_n be_v of_o infinite_a value_n and_o answ_n 4_o worth_n neither_o four_o it_o be_v call_v unpardonable_a because_o it_o be_v more_o difficult_o pardon_v than_o other_o sin_n be_v for_o every_o sin_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o breach_n of_o god_n law_n and_o therefore_o he_o can_v pardon_v if_o he_o please_v the_o great_a as_o well_o as_o the_o least_o nor_o answ_n 5_o five_o because_o it_o be_v a_o inexcusable_a sin_n for_o in_o many_o other_o sin_n man_n be_v altogether_o leave_v without_o excuse_n which_o yet_o be_v frequent_o pardon_v upon_o their_o repentance_n answ_n 6_o sixthly_a but_o it_o be_v call_v a_o sin_n which_o can_v be_v forgive_v because_o simple_o all_o remission_n be_v deny_v unto_o it_o neither_o do_v any_o man_n ever_o obtain_v pardon_n that_o commit_v it_o nor_o ever_o shall_v and_o that_o for_o these_o reason_n to_o wit_n i._o because_o such_o be_v punish_v by_o god_n with_o such_o a_o final_a blindness_n of_o mind_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n that_o they_o can_v never_o return_v either_o to_o themselves_o or_o unto_o god_n by_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o therefore_o be_v exclude_v and_o debar_v of_o repentance_n they_o must_v necessary_o be_v deny_v remission_n because_o no_o penitency_n no_o pardon_n hence_o saint_n john_n forbid_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o such_o a_o one_o because_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o such_o to_o be_v renew_v by_o repentance_n heb_fw-mi 6.5_o ii_o because_o such_o reject_v the_o only_a mean_n of_o salvation_n as_o the_o sick_a man_n who_o will_v not_o be_v cure_v for_o as_o that_o disease_n be_v incurable_a which_o do_v so_o take_v away_o or_o destroy_v the_o power_n of_o nature_n that_o neither_o the_o retentive_a nor_o concoctive_a faculty_n can_v do_v their_o duty_n so_o there_o be_v no_o cure_n for_o he_o who_o reject_v the_o balm_n of_o gilead_n no_o water_n to_o wash_v away_o his_o sin_n who_o trample_v under_o his_o foot_n the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o despise_v that_o all_o heal_a jordan_n 4.12_o heb._n 6.4_o and_o 10.20_o and_o act._n 4.12_o and_o cleare-purging_a and_o white-washing_a fountain_n no_o sacrifice_n to_o take_v away_o his_o transgression_n who_o crucifi_v unto_o himself_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n
and_o despise_v that_o inestimable_a sacrifice_n offer_v up_o by_o he_o yea_o there_o be_v no_o name_n for_o he_o to_o be_v save_v by_o who_o blaspheme_v the_o name_n of_o the_o only_a mediator_n and_o redeemer_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n iii_o because_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n will_v not_o suffer_v that_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n shall_v be_v tax_v with_o lie_v and_o falsehood_n which_o be_v the_o direct_a sin_n of_o those_o who_o commit_v this_o unpardonable_a offence_n iv_o this_o sin_n be_v call_v irremissible_a because_o it_o so_o cast_v they_o into_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n that_o they_o can_v never_o return_v from_o that_o captivity_n and_o bondage_n for_o as_o the_o saint_n and_o faithful_a have_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o assure_v they_o that_o they_o belong_v unto_o god_n not_o unto_o satan_n so_o these_o blasphemous_a apostate_n have_v a_o certain_a testimony_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o the_o devil_n hold_v they_o and_o will_v hold_v they_o unto_o the_o end_n now_o that_o testimony_n give_v unto_o the_o saint_n may_v be_v call_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o this_o give_v unto_o these_o blasphemer_n the_o sign_n or_o character_n of_o satan_n how_o many_o thing_n concur_v to_o the_o make_v quest_n 4_o up_o of_o this_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o how_o many_o thing_n be_v require_v in_o he_o who_o commit_v it_o first_o three_o thing_n concur_v to_o the_o make_v up_o answ_n 1_o of_o this_o sin_n namely_o i._o abnegatio_fw-la veritatis_fw-la a_o denial_n of_o the_o truth_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n ii_o apostasia_fw-la universalis_fw-la a_o universal_a apostasy_n and_o fall_v away_o from_o christ_n and_o not_o some_o particular_a sin_n commit_v against_o the_o first_o or_o second_o table_n of_o the_o law_n iii_o rebellio_fw-la a_o rebellion_n arise_v from_o the_o hatred_n of_o the_o truth_n conjoin_v with_o a_o tyrannical_a sophistical_a and_o hypocritical_a oppose_v thereof_o both_o in_o the_o doctrine_n and_o profession_n thereof_o hence_o it_o appear_v second_o that_o in_o he_o who_o commit_v this_o sin_n answ_n 2_o unto_o death_n it_o be_v necessary_a there_o shall_v be_v these_o four_o thing_n to_o wit_n i._o he_o must_v have_v a_o knowledge_n of_o that_o truthâ—_n which_o he_o oppose_v hence_o every_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o great_a commit_v of_o ignorance_n be_v exclude_v yea_o although_o it_o arise_v from_o a_o certain_a malice_n against_o the_o son_n of_o man_n himself_o as_o do_v that_o sin_n of_o paul_n in_o persecute_v his_o member_n for_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n can_v be_v forgive_v but_o that_o great_a sin_n arise_v from_o a_o ignorance_n of_o the_o truth_n commit_v against_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v pardon_v 1_o tim._n 1.13_o ii_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o this_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n do_v not_o only_o swim_v in_o the_o brain_n but_o so_o sink_v into_o the_o heart_n that_o there_o be_v a_o full_a and_o deliberate_a assent_n to_o the_o truth_n and_o hence_o all_o sin_n be_v exclude_v which_o be_v not_o commit_v and_o act_v of_o set_a purpose_n and_o out_o of_o deliberation_n against_o the_o know_a and_o acknowledge_v truth_n for_o blasphemy_n shall_v never_o be_v forgive_v but_o sin_n sudden_o fall_v into_o may_v be_v pardon_v as_o we_o see_v by_o david_n transgression_n psalm_n 32.5_o etc._n etc._n and_o 51._o iii_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o this_o knowledge_n which_o be_v oppose_v be_v not_o acquire_v by_o study_n mere_o or_o by_o strong_a and_o undeniable_a argument_n or_o principle_n but_o by_o a_o supernatural_a persuasion_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n hence_o than_o all_o sin_n be_v exclude_v which_o may_v be_v in_o a_o gentile_a or_o any_o man_n simple_o atheistical_a as_o the_o obduration_n of_o pharaoh_n the_o presumption_n of_o manasses_n and_o the_o final_a impenitency_n of_o the_o wicked_a for_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n presuppose_v the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o therefore_o can_v be_v pardon_v but_o there_o may_v be_v obduration_n presumption_n gloriation_n in_o sin_n yea_o final_a impenitency_n in_o those_o who_o never_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o any_o such_o grace_n or_o light_n or_o knowledge_n or_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o if_o any_o such_o will_v but_o repent_v as_o manasses_n do_v they_o shall_v be_v pardon_v as_o he_o be_v iv_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o this_o persuasion_n be_v not_o only_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o word_n but_o of_o the_o goodness_n thereof_o also_o when_o we_o persuade_v ourselves_o that_o the_o gospel_n be_v true_a yea_o that_o it_o be_v good_a in_o itself_o and_o so_o good_a that_o happy_a shall_v we_o be_v if_o we_o receive_v and_o obey_v it_o but_o miserable_a if_o we_o reject_v and_o sleight_v it_o hence_o the_o sin_n of_o hypocrite_n and_o all_o formal_a professor_n who_o 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that_o thou_o may_v hate_v it_o and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o burden_n unto_o thou_o second_o that_o thou_o may_v strive_v manful_o against_o it_o fight_v even_o unto_o blood_n in_o resist_v of_o sin_n hebr._n 12.4_o answ_n 3_o three_o thou_o must_v labour_v in_o the_o molestation_n of_o this_o life_n that_o be_v labour_v to_o endure_v they_o labour_v to_o transcend_v &_o pass_v over_o they_o labour_v to_o overcome_v they_o that_o they_o may_v not_o hinder_v thou_o from_o the_o pursuit_n of_o christ_n answ_n 4_o four_o labour_n in_o prayer_n cry_v mighty_o unto_o god_n with_o the_o saint_n under_o the_o altar_n how_o long_a lord_n how_o long_o holy_a and_o true_a do_v thou_o defer_v thy_o come_n 6.10_o come_n rev._n 6.10_o yea_o with_o the_o bride_n come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o 22.20_o quick_o rev._n 22.20_o five_o labour_n in_o piety_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n answ_n 5_o suffer_v violence_n and_o the_o violent_a take_v it_o by_o force_n and_o therefore_o be_v industrious_a in_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n careful_a and_o diligent_a in_o thy_o life_n and_o conversation_n strive_v hereby_o to_o enter_v in_o at_o the_o straight_a gate_n because_o without_o strive_v thou_o can_v never_o enter_v as_o follow_v chapter_n 7._o verse_n 13_o 24._o verse_n 2_o §._o 1._o verse_n 2._o say_v repent_v for_o the_o kingdom_n sect._n 1_o of_o heaven_n be_v at_o hand_n quest_n 1_o repent_v it_o may_v here_o be_v doubt_v whether_o inward_a repentance_n or_o some_o outward_a penance_n be_v by_o saint_n john_n here_o understand_v i_o answer_v certain_o that_o inward_a repentance_n be_v here_o signify_v as_o may_v appear_v by_o these_o reason_n answ_n first_o john_n be_v say_v to_o preach_v the_o baptism_n of_o repentance_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n 3.3_o sin_n luk._n 3.3_o that_o which_o he_o preach_v the_o people_n practise_v but_o we_o read_v not_o of_o any_o outward_a penal_a work_n they_o do_v but_o only_o of_o contrition_n and_o confession_n for_o their_o sin_n 3.6_o sin_n matth._n 3.6_o second_o baptism_n be_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n penance_n be_v a_o work_n of_o man_n whereby_o satisfaction_n be_v make_v unto_o god_n as_o they_o teach_v how_o then_o can_v it_o be_v the_o baptism_n of_o penance_n for_o christ_n to_o satisfy_v &_o man_n to_o satisfy_v be_v two_o contrary_a thing_n three_o john_n also_o say_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o repentance_n worthy_a and_o meet_v for_o repentance_n outward_a penal_a act_n than_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o repentance_n and_o not_o repentance_n itself_o §_o 2._o repent_v the_o papist_n object_n this_o place_n for_o sect._n 2_o the_o proof_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o penance_n and_o one_o of_o they_o martin_n they_o greg._n martin_n more_o particular_o undertake_v to_o prove_v it_o by_o four_o argument_n the_o first_o argument_n be_v draw_v from_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o place_n saint_n john_n here_o exhort_v object_n 1_o unto_o repentance_n which_o else_o where_o be_v join_v with_o sackecloath_n and_o ash_n as_o this_o same_o evangelist_n say_v if_o the_o work_v do_v in_o thou_o have_v be_v do_v in_o tyre_n and_o sidon_n they_o have_v ere_o this_o repent_v in_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n 11.21_o ash_n matth._n 11.21_o so_o the_o ninivite_n repent_v in_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n 3.5.6_o ash_n jona._n 3.5.6_o so_o here_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d agite_fw-la poenittentiam_fw-la do_v signify_v some_o external_a penance_n answ_n 1_o i_o answer_v first_o here_o be_v a_o false_a position_n for_o i._o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o reprove_v corazin_n &_o bethsaida_n because_o they_o do_v not_o some_o external_a penance_n but_o because_o they_o repent_v not_o and_o he_o begin_v to_o upbraid_v the_o city_n because_o they_o repent_v not_o 11.20_o not_o matth._n 11.20_o ii_o this_o repentance_n which_o our_o
auricular_a confession_n in_o which_o sense_n the_o word_n be_v never_o use_v by_o the_o ancient_a father_n &_o therefore_o i_o may_v conclude_v that_o this_o penance_n enjoin_v by_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v mere_o erroneous_a and_o be_v build_v upon_o no_o authority_n of_o scripture_n at_o all_o sect._n 3_o §_o 3._o repent_v johns_n preach_n be_v repentance_n that_o be_v the_o renovation_n of_o the_o mind_n which_o be_v the_o one_o half_a of_o the_o gospel_n the_o sum_n whereof_o consist_v in_o these_o two_o repentance_n and_o faith_n and_o therefore_o i_o entreat_v the_o reader_n without_o tediousness_n to_o suffer_v both_o i_o and_o himself_o to_o dwell_v a_o little_a long_o then_o ordinary_a in_o this_o verse_n quest_n 1_o the_o main_a question_n here_o be_v concern_v the_o part_n of_o repentance_n answ_n 1_o to_o which_o first_o some_o papist_n answer_v that_o the_o three_o part_n of_o repentance_n be_v the_o three_o step_n in_o jacobs_n ladder_n by_o which_o we_o mount_v unto_o heaven_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v sorrow_n the_o second_o be_v shame_n the_o three_o be_v labour_n and_o industry_n but_o this_o be_v a_o abuse_n of_o repentance_n these_o be_v not_o the_o part_n of_o it_o as_o else_o where_o more_o large_o shall_v be_v show_v answ_n 2_o second_o i_o answer_v the_o true_a part_n of_o repentance_n be_v three_o to_o wit_n first_o preparation_n second_o resolution_n three_o execution_n quest_n 2_o what_o necessity_n be_v there_o of_o preparation_n answ_n i_o answer_v because_o a_o work_n so_o holy_a as_o this_o be_v can_v right_o be_v perform_v but_o by_o a_o due_a preparation_n consider_v these_o two_o thing_n 1._o that_o we_o ourselves_o be_v by_o nature_n very_o unfit_a to_o effect_v it_o 2_o &_o that_o the_o work_n in_o itself_o be_v very_o hard_a and_o difficult_a satan_n be_v strong_a that_o labour_n to_o retain_v we_o in_o sin_n and_o sin_n from_o which_o we_o shall_v turn_v be_v customary_a unto_o we_o and_o please_v unto_o our_o nature_n quest_n 3_o three_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v wherein_o do_v this_o preparation_n consist_v i_o answer_v in_o two_o thing_n viz._n 1_o dejectione_fw-la 2_o erection_n cordis_fw-la that_o be_v answ_n the_o cast_v down_o and_o raise_v up_o of_o the_o heart_n first_o this_o preparation_n consist_v dejectione_fw-la cordis_fw-la in_o the_o deject_v and_o humble_v of_o the_o heart_n here_o it_o may_v be_v ask_v what_o necessity_n be_v there_o of_o quest_n 4_o this_o cast_v down_o of_o the_o heart_n i_o answer_v answ_n because_o our_o heart_n be_v to_o be_v soften_v and_o humble_v before_o we_o can_v true_o repent_v thus_o the_o prophet_n exhort_v we_o to_o rend_v our_o heart_n and_o to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n 2.12_o lord_n joel._n 2.12_o because_o without_o this_o rend_n there_o be_v no_o true_a repentance_n our_o heart_n must_v be_v plough_v up_o before_o the_o seed_n of_o grace_n can_v be_v sow_v 4.4_o sow_v jerem._n 4.4_o because_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n beget_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n 8.15_o adoption_n rom._n 8.15_o hence_o it_o will_v be_v inquire_v wherein_o do_v this_o quest_n 5_o our_o dejection_n or_o humiliation_n consist_v i_o answer_v answ_n for_o the_o full_a &_o clear_o resolve_v of_o this_o question_n two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v first_o the_o beginning_n of_o this_o humiliation_n which_o be_v examination_n second_o the_o end_n of_o this_o examination_n which_o be_v the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n first_o the_o beginning_n of_o this_o humiliation_n be_v a_o serious_a examination_n of_o ourselves_o our_o estate_n and_o condition_n for_o when_o we_o examine_v ourselves_o by_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o law_n and_o find_v how_o many_o and_o how_o mighty_a our_o sin_n be_v which_o we_o have_v commit_v and_o which_o we_o be_v never_o able_a to_o satisfy_v for_o than_o our_o peacock_n plume_n and_o pharisaical_a conceit_n be_v lay_v aside_o hence_o a_o question_n may_v be_v propound_v what_o quest_n 6_o must_v we_o examine_v in_o ourselves_o three_o thing_n answ_n first_o thy_o estate_n and_o condition_n wherein_o thou_o be_v thou_o must_v try_v how_o thou_o stand_v whether_o in_o grace_n or_o nature_n 13.5_o nature_n 2_o cor._n 13.5_o whether_o thou_o be_v true_o &_o perfect_o regenerate_v or_o seduce_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o slumber_n &_o presumption_n thou_o must_v examine_v ubi_fw-la fuisti_fw-la es_fw-la eris_fw-la non_fw-la es_fw-la 23._o es_fw-la greg._n mor._n 23._o what_o have_v thou_o be_v what_o be_v thou_o what_o shall_v thou_o be_v after_o this_o life_n happy_a or_o miserable_a what_o be_v thou_o not_o what_o be_v want_v in_o thou_o which_o thou_o shall_v have_v thus_o we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o grow_v in_o grace_n at_o all_o or_o not_o and_o how_o the_o strength_n of_o sin_n decrease_v and_o the_o strength_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v increase_v in_o we_o second_o examine_v thy_o sin_n consider_v what_o they_o be_v whether_o oppression_n or_o adultery_n or_o blasphemy_n or_o drunkenness_n or_o prophanesse_n and_o deal_v herein_o faithful_o with_o thyself_o not_o deceive_v thy_o own_o soul_n speak_v true_o as_o thou_o will_v do_v to_o thy_o lawyer_n or_o physician_n hide_v none_o of_o thy_o sin_n lest_o they_o be_v not_o pardon_v keep_v none_o of_o they_o back_o with_o ananias_n and_o his_o wife_n lest_o as_o they_o do_v thou_o perish_v thereby_o for_o this_o be_v the_o true_a way_n unto_o humiliation_n to_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o and_o full_o acknowledge_v all_o our_o transgression_n whatsoever_o sâ—se_o ignorare_fw-la caeteris_fw-la natura_fw-la est_fw-la homini_fw-la autem_fw-la vitio_fw-la 2._o vitio_fw-la boethius_n consol_n l_o 2._o it_o be_v natural_a for_o other_o creature_n not_o to_o know_v themselves_o but_o for_o man_n to_o be_v ignorant_a of_o their_o estate_n or_o the_o sin_n they_o commit_v be_v most_o shameful_a and_o therefore_o it_o be_v very_o necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v examine_v our_o way_n work_n word_n and_o thought_n that_o so_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o ourselves_o and_o sin_n three_o examine_v how_o thou_o may_v avoid_v thy_o sin_n and_o be_v free_v from_o they_o remember_v how_o often_o thou_o have_v be_v displease_v with_o thyself_o how_o often_o thou_o have_v condemn_v thyself_o how_o often_o thou_o have_v resolve_v to_o leave_v thy_o sin_n and_o yet_o how_o often_o thou_o have_v return_v with_o the_o dog_n to_o his_o vomit_n hence_o consider_v how_o difficult_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o leave_v our_o belove_a sin_n that_o know_v it_o we_o may_v be_v more_o careful_a to_o avoid_v they_o and_o more_o diligent_a in_o the_o inquire_n after_o the_o remedy_n against_o they_o and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o humiliation_n which_o be_v the_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n and_o sin_n second_o the_o end_n of_o this_o examination_n be_v the_o loathe_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o desire_n to_o leave_v it_o we_o must_v examine_v what_o we_o be_v that_o so_o what_o be_v amiss_o may_v be_v amend_v we_o must_v examine_v our_o sin_n that_o find_v they_o out_o we_o may_v the_o better_o detest_v and_o endeavour_v to_o leave_v they_o the_o way_n unto_o repentance_n be_v the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o as_o long_o as_o sin_n be_v love_v so_o long_o the_o lord_n be_v neither_o regard_v nor_o serve_v and_o therefore_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o learn_v to_o hate_v sin_n let_v we_o remember_v these_o four_o thing_n first_o that_o our_o nature_n be_v whole_o corrupt_v both_o within_o and_o without_o viz._n our_o cogitation_n action_n word_n member_n and_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o best_a thing_n in_o we_o be_v but_o a_o pollute_a rag_n our_o whole_a man_n overspread_v with_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o no_o better_a than_o paint_a sepulchre_n or_o dead_a carcase_n who_o stink_n in_o the_o nostril_n of_o the_o lord_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o transgression_n second_o remember_v that_o thou_o be_v so_o ensnare_v and_o envassailed_a unto_o sin_n and_o corruption_n by_o nature_n that_o thou_o be_v no_o more_o able_a to_o help_v or_o free_v thyself_o than_o a_o leopard_n be_v to_o leave_v his_o spot_n or_o a_o black_a moor_n to_o change_v his_o hue_n thou_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n know_v the_o wickedness_n of_o thy_o nature_n but_o thou_o be_v not_o able_a to_o redress_v it_o three_o remember_v the_o many_o danger_n and_o evil_n we_o be_v subject_a unto_o only_o by_o reason_n of_o sin_n viz._n 1._o temporal_a misery_n as_o poverty_n sickness_n disease_n casualty_n which_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v protect_v from_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o iniquity_n 2._o spiritual_a evil_n as_o obstinacy_n in_o sin_n to_o be_v give_v over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o final_a
impenitency_n all_o which_o we_o have_v plunge_v ourselves_o into_o by_o give_v way_n unto_o sin_n and_o which_o we_o of_o ourselves_o be_v not_o able_a to_o redress_v 3._o eternal_a death_n and_o destruction_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 2.7_o ever_o rom._n 2.7_o four_o these_o thing_n consider_v remember_v whether_o we_o have_v cause_n to_o hate_v our_o sin_n or_o not_o be_v they_o never_o so_o dear_a unto_o we_o that_o thus_o pollute_v we_o that_o thus_o provoke_v the_o lord_n against_o we_o that_o thus_o captivate_v and_o enthral_v we_o yea_o thus_o subject_v we_o unto_o evil_n temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o first_o part_n of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o repentance_n the_o dejection_n and_o humiliation_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o second_o follow_v the_o second_o part_n of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o repentance_n be_v the_o erection_n or_o raise_v up_o of_o the_o heart_n for_o except_v the_o heart_n be_v comfort_v and_o cherish_v this_o dejection_n will_v prove_v desperation_n it_o may_v here_o be_v ask_v whence_o this_o comfort_n quest_n 7_o flow_v unto_o we_o or_o whereupon_o it_o be_v build_v i_o answer_v answ_n our_o consolation_n be_v found_v upon_o the_o hope_n of_o pardon_n by_o christ_n for_o the_o true_o deject_a sinner_n may_v argue_v thus_o he_o that_o be_v true_o humble_v and_o contrite_a for_o his_o sin_n commit_v and_o be_v true_o careful_a to_o find_v out_o all_o his_o transgression_n desire_v also_o and_o endeavour_v to_o leave_v and_o loathe_v every_o thing_n that_o be_v evil_a he_o may_v hope_v and_o expect_v mercy_n from_o god_n in_o &_o through_o christ_n because_o christ_n have_v call_v such_o unto_o he_o and_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o receive_v such_o but_o i_o be_o such_o a_o one_o i_o sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o desire_v with_o the_o prodigal_a child_n to_o return_v unto_o my_o father_n 15.18_o father_n luk._n 15.18_o &_o therefore_o i_o know_v god_n will_v 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high_a conceit_n of_o ourselves_o nor_o unto_o the_o contempt_n of_o other_o nor_o unto_o prodigality_n or_o drunkenness_n or_o gluttony_n or_o fornication_n and_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o humility_n moderation_n temperance_n sobriety_n and_o urbanity_n towards_o all_o as_o become_v new_a man_n in_o christ_n jesus_n thus_o much_o for_o the_o second_o part_n of_o our_o resolution_n consist_v in_o promise_n and_o vow_v make_v unto_o the_o lord_n three_o our_o resolution_n consist_v in_o implorando_n in_o implore_v the_o aid_n and_o assistance_n of_o god_n against_o sin_n this_o be_v not_o a_o essential_a part_n of_o repentance_n although_o it_o be_v a_o necessary_a part_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o nature_n we_o not_o be_v able_a either_o to_o leave_v sin_n or_o abstain_v from_o sin_n or_o overcome_v sin_n by_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o therefore_o our_o repentance_n be_v to_o be_v corroborate_v by_o invocate_a the_o divine_a help_n of_o god_n hence_o it_o be_v 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precept_n be_v that_o we_o may_v glorify_v the_o lord_n which_o be_v do_v by_o obedience_n as_o we_o see_v by_o our_o saviour_n command_n let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o see_v your_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v your_o heavenly_a father_n 5.16_o father_n matth._n 5.16_o four_o we_o be_v call_v unto_o obedience_n and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v labourer_n and_o not_o idle_a in_o the_o lords-vineyeard_a 20.1.2_o lords-vineyeard_a matth._n 20.1.2_o five_o without_o this_o serious_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n all_o other_o thing_n be_v nothing_o that_o be_v neither_o 1._o the_o compunction_n of_o the_o heart_n without_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o life_n be_v please_v unto_o god_n for_o this_o be_v in_o balthasar_n his_o knee_n smite_v one_o against_o the_o other_o and_o his_o heart_n be_v trouble_v 5._o
trouble_v daniel_n 5._o this_o be_v in_o esau_n he_o weep_v sore_o 27.38_o sore_o gen._n 27.38_o yet_o obtain_v no_o mercy_n 12.17_o mercy_n heb._n 12.17_o because_o obedience_n be_v want_v ii_o neither_o the_o confession_n of_o the_o tongue_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n without_o service_n in_o the_o life_n for_o cain_n can_v confess_v his_o sin_n to_o be_v great_a 4.13_o great_a gen._n 4.13_o and_o saul_n acknowledge_v his_o iniquity_n unto_o the_o prophet_n with_o a_o peccavi_fw-la 15.24_o peccavi_fw-la 1_o sam._n 15.24_o i_o have_v sin_v yea_o judas_n do_v confess_v his_o particular_a transgression_n for_o which_o he_o be_v sorry_a in_o these_o word_n i_o have_v sin_v in_o betray_v of_o innocent_a blood_n 27.4_o blood_n matth._n 27.4_o but_o yet_o none_o of_o these_o receive_v either_o benefit_n or_o comfort_n by_o this_o their_o confession_n because_o it_o be_v not_o accompany_v with_o obedience_n iii_o the_o external_a humiliation_n of_o the_o body_n avail_v nothing_o without_o this_o neither_o for_o ahab_n humble_v himself_o in_o dust_n and_o ash_n 21.27_o ash_n 1_o king_n 21.27_o and_o yet_o be_v slay_v not_o long_o after_o 22.35_o after_o 1_o king_n 22.35_o iu_o affection_n unto_o religion_n without_o zealous_a obedience_n be_v not_o grateful_a unto_o god_n for_o agrippa_n be_v half_o persuade_v to_o become_v a_o christian_a 26._o christian_a act._n 26._o and_o herod_n in_o practice_n as_o well_o as_o affection_n be_v half_o a_o christian_n for_o he_o hear_v john_n baptist_n glad_o and_o do_v many_o thing_n and_o abstaine_v from_o some_o sin_n 6._o sin_n mark_n 6._o like_o the_o stony_a ground_n that_o send_v forth_o a_o blade_n and_o grass_n 13._o grass_n matth._n 13._o yet_o all_o this_o profit_v they_o not_o so_o long_o as_o true_a repentance_n and_o sincere_a obedience_n be_v want_v in_o they_o and_o thus_o our_o repentance_n must_v be_v true_a second_o our_o repentance_n must_v be_v timely_a and_o mature_a begin_v betimes_o without_o procrastination_n or_o delay_n while_o it_o be_v say_v to_o day_n while_o we_o have_v life_n while_o we_o have_v hope_n in_o regard_n of_o god_n gracious_a invitation_n remember_v that_o repentance_n be_v not_o in_o our_o power_n we_o can_v turn_v unto_o god_n when_o we_o will_v yea_o the_o long_a we_o delay_v it_o the_o more_o unfit_a we_o be_v to_o perform_v it_o nam_fw-la qui_fw-la non_fw-la hodiè_fw-la cras_fw-la minus_fw-la aptus_fw-la erit_fw-la he_o that_o be_v not_o in_o fit_a case_n to_o repent_v he_o to_o day_n will_v be_v more_o unfit_a to_o morrow_n and_o therefore_o call_v upon_o god_n while_o thou_o may_v be_v hear_v approach_v unto_o he_o while_o the_o door_n be_v open_a object_n open_a matth._n object_n it_o may_v here_o be_v object_v deliberandum_fw-la est_fw-la diu_fw-la quod_fw-la statuendum_fw-la est_fw-la semel_fw-la nothing_o be_v to_o be_v do_v rash_o and_o that_o which_o be_v but_o once_o to_o be_v do_v have_v need_n be_v undertake_v with_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o deliberation_n festina_fw-la lentè_fw-fr make_v not_o too_o much_o haste_n be_v a_o good_a rule_n relapse_n be_v dangerous_a and_o therefore_o man_n have_v need_v beforehand_o to_o beware_v sit_v citò_fw-la si_fw-la sit_v be_v if_o we_o repent_v true_o at_o any_o time_n we_o tepent_fw-la soon_o enough_o a_o king_n must_v not_o wage_v war_n with_o a_o potent_a foe_n but_o upon_o mature_a deliberation_n neither_o be_v a_o man_n to_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o a_o building_n until_o serious_o in_o his_o thought_n he_o have_v consider_v how_o he_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o rear_v up_o the_o edifice_n and_o therefore_o repentance_n be_v a_o weighty_a work_n of_o great_a importance_n it_o be_v not_o so_o sudden_o to_o be_v undertake_v i_o answer_v first_o there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n between_o answ_n 1_o deliberation_n and_o delay_n the_o latter_a fear_n and_o neglect_v the_o former_a consider_v consult_v and_o then_o speedy_o effect_n and_o undertake_v second_o deliberation_n concern_v repentance_n may_v be_v two_o fold_n first_o a_o poenitendum_fw-la whether_o thou_o must_v or_o aught_o or_o shall_v repent_v or_o not_o now_o this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v doubt_v of_o and_o therefore_o there_o need_v no_o deliberation_n but_o rather_o a_o quick_a and_o speedy_a determination_n in_o the_o particular_a because_o without_o repentance_n there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o mercy_n or_o remission_n or_o eternal_a salvation_n second_o quomodo_fw-la poenitendum_fw-la the_o second_o deliberation_n be_v how_o we_o must_v repent_v and_o this_o be_v twofold_a 1._o first_o quibus_fw-la viribus_fw-la by_o who_o power_n thou_o must_v repent_v there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o deliberation_n here_o neither_o art_n thou_o at_o all_o to_o doubt_v of_o this_o because_o all_o sinner_n must_v acknowledge_v these_o two_o thing_n first_o that_o of_o themselves_o they_o have_v no_o power_n to_o repent_v and_o this_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v confess_v lest_o otherwise_o they_o presume_v that_o they_o can_v repent_v when_o they_o will_v and_o therefore_o may_v procrastinate_v the_o work_n second_o that_o repentance_n be_v wrought_v in_o they_o by_o god_n alone_o who_o be_v able_a to_o convert_v when_o and_o who_o he_o please_v this_o we_o must_v undoubted_o acknowledge_v also_o lest_o otherwise_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o insufficiency_n cause_v we_o to_o despair_v thus_o the_o prophet_n pray_v for_o the_o people_n frame_v his_o petition_n turn_v thou_o we_o oh_o lord_n unto_o thou_o and_o then_o we_o shall_v be_v turn_v 5.21_o turn_v lam._n 5.21_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v we_o be_v not_o able_a of_o ourselves_o to_o repent_v and_o therefore_o it_o thou_o oh_o lord_n leave_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v convert_v but_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o work_v true_a repentance_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o will_v be_v please_v to_o take_v the_o work_n in_o hand_n than_o we_o be_v certain_o assure_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v true_o turn_v 2._o second_o quibus_fw-la laboribus_fw-la we_o must_v consider_v what_o be_v require_v unto_o true_a repentance_n and_o here_o only_a deliberation_n be_v seasonable_a and_o needful_a for_o this_o be_v indeed_o serious_o to_o be_v consider_v of_o we_o must_v observe_v the_o requisite_a condition_n unto_o conversion_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o careful_a stare_n pollicitis_fw-la to_o perform_v our_o promise_n and_o to_o keep_v the_o condition_n require_v of_o we_o the_o condition_n of_o this_o obligation_n make_v between_o god_n &_o we_o in_o repentance_n be_v these_o first_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o confess_v ourselves_o whole_o &_o only_o subject_a to_o the_o will_n &_o command_v of_o the_o lord_n second_o to_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n of_o what_o nature_n or_o kind_n soever_o that_o be_v patient_o to_o endure_v and_o undergo_v all_o affliction_n that_o the_o lord_n shall_v please_v to_o exercise_v we_o with_o all_o whether_o in_o body_n or_o good_n or_o good_a name_n three_o not_o to_o esteem_v our_o life_n dear_a unto_o we_o when_o god_n call_v for_o they_o whether_o by_o a_o natural_a or_o a_o violent_a death_n four_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o lord_n unto_o our_o life_n end_v five_o to_o oppose_v ourselves_o unto_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n and_o to_o strive_v against_o all_o sin_n always_o even_o unto_o blood_n 12.4_o blood_n heb._n 12.4_o and_o thus_o therefore_o i_o conclude_v this_o objection_n the_o thesis_n be_v to_o be_v grant_v that_o we_o must_v repent_v and_o that_o by_o and_o by_o without_o delay_n the_o hypothesis_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v and_o meditate_a of_o but_o ut_fw-la muniaris_fw-la non_fw-la ut_fw-la cuncteris_fw-la that_o be_v thou_o must_v not_o so_o deliberate_a upon_o the_o work_n that_o thou_o delay_v it_o but_o so_o serious_o consider_v of_o it_o that_o thou_o may_v the_o more_o careful_o arm_v thyself_o both_o to_o overcome_v all_o impediment_n that_o may_v hinder_v thou_o from_o the_o perfect_a of_o it_o and_o also_o to_o accomplish_v what_o the_o lord_n expect_v from_o thou_o and_o what_o thou_o have_v resolve_v to_o put_v in_o execution_n and_o thus_o our_o repentance_n must_v be_v mature_a and_o timely_a as_o well_o as_o true_a three_o our_o repentance_n must_v be_v constant_a for_o it_o be_v not_o true_a except_o it_o endure_v unto_o the_o end_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v perseverant_a 18._o perseverant_a ephes_n 6_o 18._o here_o a_o question_n may_v be_v make_v why_o must_v quest_n our_o repentance_n be_v perpetual_a for_o term_v of_o life_n i_o answer_v first_o because_o otherwise_o it_o shall_v not_o answ_n 1_o be_v crown_v with_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n 24.13_o glory_n matth._n 24.13_o finis_fw-la coronat_fw-la opus_fw-la the_o end_n prove_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o work_n and_o therefore_o he_o that_o look_v back_o and_o prove_v retrograde_a be_v not_o worthy_a of_o this_o reward_n 9.62_o
exalt_v and_o every_o mountain_n and_o hill_n be_v make_v low_o and_o the_o crooked_a path_n must_v be_v make_v straight_o and_o the_o rough_a place_n plain_a 4._o plain_a esa_fw-la 40_o 4._o that_o be_v first_o we_o must_v prepare_v to_o meet_v christ_n by_o the_o valley_n that_o be_v by_o humiliation_n for_o the_o conscience_n of_o sinner_n be_v wound_v be_v so_o depress_v with_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o dare_v not_o lift_v up_o their_o eye_n unto_o heaven_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o publican_n 18.13_o publican_n luk._n 18.13_o and_o unto_o such_o unworthy_a one_o in_o their_o own_o conceit_n christ_n have_v promise_v to_o come_v and_o to_o exalt_v these_o lowly_a valley_n second_o we_o must_v prepare_v to_o meet_v christ_n by_o lay_v low_o the_o mountain_n and_o hill_n these_o high_a place_n that_o be_v to_o be_v level_v be_v either_o those_o that_o be_v 1._o proud_a by_o nature_n or_o 2._o that_o abound_v in_o honour_n and_o riches_n and_o in_o all_o affluence_n in_o worldly_a thing_n by_o which_o they_o grow_v haughty_a exalt_v themselves_o contemn_v other_o and_o trust_v in_o this_o lofty_a condition_n and_o abundance_n or_o 3._o those_o that_o be_v transport_v with_o a_o persuasion_n of_o their_o own_o righteousness_n as_o though_o they_o stand_v in_o no_o need_n of_o divine_a mercy_n these_o be_v dangerous_a hill_n and_o therefore_o they_o must_v be_v make_v low_a that_o be_v we_o must_v 1._o be_v humble_a in_o ourselves_o and_o towards_o all_o 2._o not_o trust_v in_o any_o arm_n of_o flesh_n or_o worldly_a thing_n whatsoever_o 3._o not_o place_v any_o confidence_n in_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o righteousness_n at_o all_o but_o have_v our_o affiance_n only_o in_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n through_o the_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o this_o be_v our_o second_o preparation_n three_o we_o must_v prepare_v to_o meet_v christ_n by_o make_v crock_v way_n straight_o by_o crooked_a path_n be_v mean_v all_o transgression_n on_o the_o right_a hand_n as_o heresy_n error_n superstition_n hypocrysie_n and_o the_o like_a these_o must_v all_o be_v rectify_v that_o be_v reduce_v unto_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n and_o his_o word_n the_o true_a way_n unto_o life_n and_o the_o most_o perfect_a rule_n of_o truth_n four_o we_o must_v prepare_v to_o meet_v christ_n by_o make_v rough_a place_n plain_a by_o these_o rugged_a place_n be_v mean_v all_o error_n on_o the_o left_a hand_n as_o impiety_n injustice_n intemperance_n and_o all_o other_o vice_n and_o obliquity_n of_o the_o life_n which_o be_v walk_v in_o cast_v a_o man_n headlong_o into_o destruction_n and_o therefore_o all_o these_o must_v be_v leave_v before_o christ_n will_v come_v unto_o we_o quest_n 3_o three_o it_o may_v be_v doubt_v by_o who_o labour_n and_o ministry_n be_v this_o preparation_n wrought_v answ_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o in_o this_o verse_n it_o be_v by_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o crier_n 40.3_o crier_n esa_n 40.3_o the_o word_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o regeneration_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n and_o therefore_o all_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v industrious_a herein_o labour_v to_o bring_v the_o people_n of_o god_n first_o to_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o sorrow_n for_o they_o second_o to_o true_a humility_n mortification_n self_n denial_n and_o a_o sure_a confidence_n in_o the_o only_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n three_o to_o reduce_v they_o from_o all_o hypocrisy_n superstition_n heresy_n and_o error_n four_o to_o reform_v and_o reclaim_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n vice_n and_o enormity_n whatsoever_o sect._n 2_o §_o 2._o make_v his_o path_n straight_o path_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v how_o these_o two_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d path_n and_o way_n be_v distinguish_v quest_n answ_n observe_v i_o answer_v two_o manner_n of_o way_n first_o according_a to_o the_o use_n way_n be_v great_a path_n be_v lesser_a to_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o must_v not_o only_o abstain_v from_o great_a sin_n but_o also_o from_o small_a and_o that_o we_o must_v not_o serve_v god_n for_o the_o most_o part_n but_o altogether_o the_o lord_n will_v either_o have_v the_o whole_a heart_n or_o none_o at_o all_o he_o will_v not_o divide_v with_o satan_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v much_o to_o blame_v that_o excuse_v their_o sin_n with_o say_v they_o be_v but_o path_n not_o way_n they_o do_v not_o give_v themselves_o whole_o to_o sin_n for_o their_o transgression_n be_v but_o small_a thus_o the_o usurer_n excuse_v his_o unwarrant_v trade_n because_o he_o take_v not_o above_o eight_o in_o the_o hundred_o and_o never_o take_v the_o extremity_n of_o a_o forfeiture_n the_o swearer_n excuse_v himself_o because_o he_o 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continual_o that_o be_v religion_n must_v have_v his_o continual_a residence_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o soul_n without_o any_o dispensation_n at_o all_o the_o occasion_n of_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n be_v always_o give_v and_o therefore_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v true_a they_o will_v be_v always_o take_v and_o exercise_n of_o religion_n frequent_o practise_v and_o not_o like_o some_o who_o never_o think_v of_o god_n or_o religion_n but_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n §_o 3._o make_v straight_o his_o path_n rectificate_n sect._n 3_o here_o it_o may_v be_v ask_v what_o be_v to_o be_v rectify_v quest_n answ_n i_o answer_v saint_n luke_n show_v that_o there_o be_v four_o thing_n to_o be_v make_v straight_o 3.5_o straight_o luk._n 3.5_o valley_n mountain_n crooked_a and_o sharp_a way_n some_o thing_n have_v be_v speak_v of_o these_o before_o §_o 1._o i_o add_v a_o word_n or_o two_o first_o valley_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pracipitium_fw-la this_o signify_v a_o vacuite_n of_o grace_n these_o valley_n be_v to_o be_v fill_v and_o this_o emptiness_n to_o be_v replenish_v and_o enrich_v with_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n 15._o spirit_n apoc._n 3â—_n 15._o second_o mountain_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d summitas_fw-la &_o clivus_o which_o signify_v humane_a pride_n and_o be_v to_o be_v humble_v as_o aforesaid_a §_o 1._o three_o crooked_a way_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tortuosa_fw-la which_o signify_v a_o obstinacy_n in_o sin_v and_o this_o path_n must_v be_v make_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d right_a and_o straight_o that_o be_v our_o step_n must_v beee_v reduce_v into_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o therein_o must_v we_o walk_v with_o all_o humble_a submission_n night_n and_o day_n four_o sharp_a way_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d salebrosa_fw-la this_o be_v take_v either_o 1._o for_o sin_n in_o general_a or_o 2._o for_o contention_n which_o break_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o rend_v the_o seamlesse_a coat_n of_o christ_n or_o 3._o for_o the_o thorn_n of_o worldly_a care_n &_o coveteousnes_n and_o these_o be_v to_o be_v make_v smooth_a i._n e._n sin_n be_v to_o be_v leave_v contention_n to_o be_v lay_v aside_o and_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n to_o be_v mortify_v in_o we_o §_o 1._o verse_n 4._o 4_o verse_n 4_o and_o the_o same_o john_n have_v his_o raiment_n of_o camel_n hair_n and_o a_o leathern_a girdle_n about_o his_o loin_n and_o his_o meat_n be_v locust_n and_o wild_a honey_n §_o 1._o his_o meat_n be_v wild_a honey_n the_o papist_n sect._n 1_o object_n this_o place_n to_o prove_v that_o john_n be_v a_o eremite_n john_n baptist_n live_v in_o the_o desert_n fare_v coarse_o and_o be_v bare_o apparel_v he_o eat_v locust_n object_n 1_o a_o course_n kind_a of_o
diet_n and_o wild_a honey_n 39_o honey_n bellar._n de_fw-fr monach_n lib._n 2._o cap._n 39_o and_o wear_v a_o garment_n of_o camel_n hair_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v a_o true_a pattern_n of_o a_o right_a eremite_n i_o answer_v first_o johns_n life_n be_v not_o so_o austere_a as_o answ_n 1_o they_o make_v it_o for_o the_o place_n where_o he_o live_v be_v not_o so_o solitary_a but_o that_o there_o be_v village_n and_o house_n not_o far_o off_o as_o it_o may_v appear_v by_o the_o people_n resort_v unto_o he_o his_o diet_n also_o in_o eat_v locust_n and_o wild_a honey_n be_v usual_a in_o that_o country_n second_o we_o deny_v not_o but_o john_n live_v a_o austere_a answ_n 2_o life_n because_o he_o be_v a_o preacher_n of_o repentance_n and_o have_v a_o singular_a office_n to_o prepare_v man_n for_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n therefore_o his_o calling_n be_v extraordinary_a he_o can_v be_v a_o author_n of_o a_o ordinary_a call_n among_o christian_n answ_n 3_o three_o see_v christ_n come_v eat_v and_o drink_v live_v among_o man_n and_o be_v apparel_v as_o other_o be_v why_o shall_v christian_n rather_o choose_v to_o imitate_v the_o baptist_n than_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o life_n and_o doctrine_n be_v for_o our_o imitation_n object_n 2_o second_o they_o object_v this_o place_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o suffering_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v lay_v up_o for_o church_n treasure_n 4._o treasure_n bellar._n de_fw-fr indulg_n l_o â—_o c._n 2._o prop._n 4._o john_n say_v they_o be_v of_o a_o most_o innocent_a life_n and_o be_v subject_a scarce_o to_o the_o least_o sin_n and_o therefore_o he_o have_v no_o need_n of_o his_o fast_n austere_a life_n imprisonment_n death_n to_o satisfy_v for_o himself_o and_o therefore_o these_o remain_n for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o other_o answ_n 1_o we_o answer_v first_o that_o certain_o john_n be_v a_o holy_a man_n and_o endue_v with_o great_a grace_n yet_o not_o without_o his_o sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o he_o himself_o confess_v that_o he_o have_v need_n to_o be_v baptize_v of_o christ_n which_o be_v for_o remission_n of_o sin_n answ_n 2_o second_o his_o affliction_n be_v not_o lay_v upon_o he_o as_o punishment_n for_o sin_n we_o confess_v but_o as_o god_n love_a correction_n to_o exercise_v his_o faith_n and_o prepare_v he_o for_o his_o kingdom_n as_o the_o prophet_n david_n acknowledge_v that_o his_o virtue_n be_v increase_v by_o god_n gracious_a correct_a admonition_n 119.67_o admonition_n psa_fw-la 119.67_o three_o we_o must_v needs_o conclude_v with_o the_o answ_n 3_o apostle_n of_o john_n and_o of_o all_o other_o except_v christ_n that_o do_v no_o sin_n that_o god_n have_v shut_v all_o under_o unbelief_n to_o have_v mercy_n on_o all_o and_o therefore_o none_o have_v either_o suffer_v more_o than_o their_o sin_n deserve_v or_o do_v more_o good_a than_o be_v their_o duty_n to_o do_v object_n 3_o three_o they_o hence_o object_v again_o that_o a_o difference_n of_o meat_n be_v necessary_o to_o be_v make_v upon_o some_o day_n that_o be_v that_o it_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a to_o abstain_v from_o some_o meat_n at_o some_o time_n which_o we_o willing_o grant_v but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n to_o eat_v some_o sort_n of_o meat_n and_o not_o other_o at_o some_o time_n which_o we_o deny_v and_o they_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v from_o this_o verse_n thus_o argue_v the_o life_n of_o john_n baptist_n be_v a_o continual_a fast_n he_o not_o only_o abstain_v from_o dainty_n in_o general_a but_o in_o special_a from_o all_o meat_n and_o drink_n whatsoever_o except_o locust_n and_o wild_a honey_n in_o this_o verse_n answ_n 1_o i_o answer_v first_o johns_n fast_n be_v not_o describe_v in_o these_o word_n neither_o be_v it_o true_a that_o his_o whole_a life_n be_v a_o continual_a fast_n but_o only_o here_o be_v express_v his_o extraordinary_a austerity_n from_o sundry_a dainty_n so_o long_o as_o he_o preach_v in_o the_o wilderness_n for_o saint_n matthew_n say_v plain_o here_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d alimentum_fw-la ejus_fw-la or_o esca_fw-la ejus_fw-la his_o food_n or_o his_o meat_n be_v locust_n and_o wild_a honey_n which_o phrase_n signifyes_n not_o fast_v but_o rather_o feed_v answ_n 2_o second_o the_o consequence_n be_v nought_o john_n do_v thus_o therefore_o we_o must_v do_v thus_o be_v a_o palpable_a non_fw-la sequitur_fw-la for_o this_o be_v peculiar_a unto_o john_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o peculiar_a and_o extraordinary_a call_n three_o john_n abstaine_v from_o divers_a meat_n we_o grant_v but_o that_o he_o be_v forbid_v they_o as_o answ_n 3_o unlawful_a to_o use_v we_o deny_v and_o leave_v unto_o the_o papist_n to_o prove_v four_o these_o word_n his_o food_n be_v locust_n and_o answ_n 4_o wild_a honey_n do_v not_o signify_v that_o he_o never_o do_v eat_v any_o thing_n else_o beside_o these_o or_o that_o he_o eat_v these_o only_a upon_o wednesday_n and_o frydaye_n but_o that_o this_o be_v his_o ordinary_a food_n for_o the_o most_o part_n for_o though_o some_o papist_n deny_v that_o ever_o he_o eat_v bread_n yet_o some_o other_o make_v no_o great_a scruple_n to_o grant_v it_o §_o 2._o his_o raiment_n be_v of_o camel_n hair_n be_v sect._n 2_o john_n clothe_v with_o camel_n skin_n quest_n 1_o i_o answer_v no_o answ_n but_o with_o a_o usual_a course_n sort_n of_o garment_n make_v of_o camel_n hair_n which_o they_o be_v wont_a to_o wear_v that_o dwell_v in_o mountainous_a place_n and_o do_v not_o much_o frequent_a city_n why_o do_v john_n who_o be_v christ_n forerunner_n quest_n 2_o go_v thus_o poor_o and_o country-like_a attire_v because_o he_o will_v show_v hereby_o answ_n that_o although_o his_o call_n be_v great_a gracious_a and_o extraordinary_a yet_o he_o do_v not_o affect_v worldly_a honour_n external_a pomp_n or_o outward_a splendour_n whether_o be_v there_o any_o analogy_n or_o resemblance_n quest_n 3_o between_o john_n and_o the_o camel_n who_o hair_n he_o wear_v i_o answer_v there_o be_v for_o first_o answ_n the_o camel_n by_o nature_n be_v ordain_v unto_o labour_n that_o be_v to_o carry_v man_n and_o burden_n and_o be_v endue_v with_o strength_n to_o undergo_v it_o so_o john_n be_v call_v and_o appoint_v by_o god_n to_o sustain_v great_a labour_n and_o to_o serve_v man_n by_o preach_v unto_o they_o and_o baptise_v of_o they_o second_o the_o camel_n be_v neither_o arm_v with_o answ_n 2_o sharp_a nail_n nor_o tooth_n wherewith_o he_o may_v hurt_v man_n but_o be_v a_o harmless_a creature_n so_o john_n come_v not_o to_o injure_v or_o damage_v any_o but_o only_o to_o prepare_v they_o for_o the_o receive_n of_o christ_n be_v there_o any_o resemblance_n between_o john_n quest_n 4_o and_o his_o garment_n i_o answer_v there_o be_v answ_n for_o garment_n make_v of_o camel_n hair_n seem_v more_o unseemly_a and_o base_a in_o outward_a show_n than_o other_o garment_n but_o yet_o be_v more_o durable_a and_o last_v long_o so_o johns_n doctrine_n seem_v not_o so_o splendidious_a at_o first_o view_n as_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n but_o yet_o it_o be_v firm_a and_o perpetual_a §_o 3._o his_o food_n be_v locust_n what_o be_v these_o sect._n 3_o locust_n quest_n first_o some_o say_v they_o be_v the_o top_n of_o certain_a answ_n 1_o herb_n which_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o zaga_n zabo_n a_o aethiopike_a bishop_n think_v that_o john_n live_v only_o of_o herb_n second_o some_o say_v that_o they_o be_v certain_a answ_n 2_o crab-fish_n which_o the_o fisherman_n cast_v upon_o the_o shore_n out_o of_o jordane_n as_o unclean_a meat_n but_o it_o be_v not_o like_a that_o john_n will_v eat_v any_o meat_n unclean_a by_o the_o law_n three_o epiphanius_n lib._n contra_fw-la ebionitas_fw-la answ_n 3_o say_v that_o some_o jew_n will_v have_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signifi_v certain_a pleasant_a confection_n make_v of_o honey_n but_o this_o be_v not_o the_o truth_n neither_o for_o john_n food_n be_v a_o course_n kind_n of_o meat_n as_o follow_v by_o and_o by_o some_o object_n that_o the_o text_n in_o this_o verse_n be_v certain_o corrupt_v because_o it_o be_v not_o probable_a that_o object_n 1_o john_n eat_v those_o creature_n that_o be_v call_v locust_n answ_n i_o answer_v indeed_o some_o think_v it_o incredible_a that_o john_n shall_v thus_o feed_v and_o therefore_o suppose_v the_o place_n to_o have_v be_v corrupt_v by_o the_o writer_n fault_n by_o some_o slip_n set_v down_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v locust_n in_o stead_n of_o wild_a choke_v pear_n other_o think_v this_o to_o have_v be_v the_o mistake_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d locust_n for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d crab-fish_n but_o what_o need_n be_v there_o of_o this_o
the_o father_n speak_v from_o heaven_n god_n the_o son_n be_v in_o the_o water_n and_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v in_o the_o likeness_n of_o a_o dove_n so_o plainey_a else_o where_o 1.33_o where_o joh._n 1.33_o john_n himself_o say_v he_o that_o send_v i_o to_o baptise_v with_o water_n here_o be_v the_o authority_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o johns_n baptism_n say_v unto_o i_o upon_o who_o thou_o shall_v see_v the_o spirit_n come_v down_o he_o it_o be_v that_o baptise_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n here_o be_v the_o name_n and_o authority_n of_o god_n the_o son_n and_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n answ_n 2_o second_o to_o wound_v they_o with_o a_o arrow_n out_o of_o their_o own_o quiver_n the_o master_n of_o the_o sentence_n be_v quite_o against_o bellarmine_n g._n bellarmine_n lib._n 4._o do_v 3._o g._n tunc_fw-la invocato_fw-la nomine_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la institutus_fw-la est_fw-la in_o jordaene_fw-la baptismus_fw-la etc._n etc._n then_o in_o jordan_n the_o name_n of_o the_o trinity_n be_v invocate_v baptism_n be_v institute_v when_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o trinity_n appear_v answ_n 3_o three_o john_n use_v the_o same_o form_n in_o baptise_v which_o the_o apostle_n do_v they_o baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 2.38_o jesus_n act._n 2.38_o and_o so_o do_v john_n 19.4_o john_n act_n 19.4_o and_o saint_n ambrose_n 3._o ambrose_n li._n 1._o de_fw-fr spirit_n ca._n 3._o affirm_v that_o john_n baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o unlike_a but_o that_o john_n baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o trinity_n as_o the_o apostle_n do_v for_o although_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n only_o be_v express_v yet_o thereby_o be_v signify_v the_o end_n &_o scope_n of_o baptism_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n not_o a_o exact_a and_o precise_a form_n of_o baptism_n whether_o do_v the_o minister_n in_o baptism_n confer_v quest_n 7_o grace_n upon_o the_o party_n baptize_v or_o whether_o be_v they_o giver_n of_o heavenly_a gift_n in_o baptism_n or_o no._n i_o answer_v answ_n the_o sacrament_n be_v holy_a in_o themselves_o and_o have_v not_o their_o holiness_n from_o man_n and_o it_o be_v not_o the_o minister_n of_o baptism_n but_o the_o bless_a trinity_n that_o in_o and_o by_o baptism_n do_v work_v faith_n and_o confer_v grace_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o god_n that_o it_o be_v god_n and_o not_o man_n that_o work_v grace_n and_o confer_v heavenly_a gift_n upon_o those_o that_o be_v baptize_v appear_v by_o these_o argument_n first_o because_o a_o divine_a gift_n can_v be_v give_v by_o man_n neither_o can_v any_o wash_v away_o the_o spot_n stain_n and_o pollution_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o only_o he_o that_o make_v the_o mind_n second_o because_o the_o prophet_n ever_o and_o anon_o prove_v that_o it_o be_v god_n that_o wash_v we_o and_o not_o man_n wash_v i_o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o my_o sin_n 51.2_o sin_n psa_fw-la 51.2_o and_o again_o purge_v i_o 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therefore_o christ_n regard_v not_o what_o be_v outward_o amiss_o or_o their_o abuse_n of_o the_o place_n but_o use_v it_o well_o according_a to_o its_o true_a institution_n teach_v we_o that_o we_o must_v not_o abstain_v from_o good_a and_o religious_a obser_n 3_o worship_n for_o some_o circumstance_n which_o be_v amiss_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n never_o refuse_v that_o we_o read_v off_o to_o go_v into_o any_o synagogue_n to_o preach_v though_o never_o so_o much_o abuse_v by_o other_o yea_o the_o apostle_n preach_v in_o solomon_n porch_n 5.12_o porch_n act_n 3.11_o and_o 5.12_o yea_o preach_v and_o pray_v by_o a_o river_n side_n act_n 16.13.14_o yea_o in_o athens_n paul_n neither_o refuse_v to_o dispute_v in_o their_o synagogue_n nor_o in_o the_o market_n place_n act_v 17.17_o nor_o to_o preach_v upon_o mars_n hit_v hill_n verse_n 22._o and_o that_o because_o the_o true_a zeal_n of_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n and_o of_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n will_v not_o be_v quench_v or_o hinder_v by_o small_a impediment_n no_o not_o by_o any_o that_o be_v not_o sinful_a or_o prohibit_v either_o direct_o or_o by_o a_o necessary_a consequent_a paul_n will_v rather_o have_v the_o word_n to_o be_v preach_v through_o strife_n and_o contention_n than_o not_o at_o all_o phil._n 1._o yea_o rather_o than_o that_o shall_v be_v let_v timothy_n be_v will_v to_o be_v circumcise_v quest_n 6_o what_o shall_v we_o think_v of_o those_o that_o give_v over_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n &_o forsake_v their_o high_a calling_n only_o for_o ceremony_n not_o only_o anabaptist_n and_o separatist_n but_o divers_a other_o answ_n i_o answer_v fiâ—st_n whatsoever_o be_v command_v by_o superior_n which_o be_v evil_a and_o sin_n in_o itself_o be_v not_o to_o be_v do_v thou_o must_v die_v rather_o for_o evil_a must_v not_o be_v do_v that_o good_a may_v come_v of_o it_o 3.8_o it_o rom._n 3.8_o and_o therefore_o before_o thou_o give_v over_o thy_o call_n thou_o must_v consider_v 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shipwreck_n or_o pursuit_n of_o enemy_n or_o false_a witness_n or_o the_o like_a four_o to_o redeem_v captive_n five_o to_o reduce_v those_o into_o the_o right_a way_n who_o stray_n and_o err_v from_o it_o six_o to_o advise_v and_o admonish_v a_o man_n of_o that_o danger_n which_o we_o see_v approach_v unto_o he_o seven_o to_o defend_v and_o maintain_v the_o reputation_n and_o credit_n of_o those_o that_o be_v scandalize_v i_o grant_v these_o be_v good_a work_n of_o mercy_n but_o this_o division_n be_v imperfect_a many_o thing_n be_v omit_v therein_o as_o follow_v by_o and_o by_o and_o therefore_o i_o pass_v by_o and_o from_o this_o second_o other_o stapleton_n luk._n 6.37.3_o s._n say_v answ_n 2_o that_o mercy_n be_v exercise_v either_o first_o in_o judgement_n or_o second_o in_o alm_n or_o three_o in_o pardon_v of_o offender_n and_o this_o partition_n be_v consonant_a to_o scripture_n answ_n 3_o three_o mercy_n be_v either_o towards_o thyself_o not_o speak_v of_o in_o this_o place_n towards_o other_o viz._n either_o towards_o cattle_n or_o towards_o man_n which_o be_v either_o internal_a or_o externall_n which_o be_v show_v either_o by_o give_v or_o forgive_a answ_n 4_o four_o in_o mercy_n three_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v to_o wit_n first_o quibus_fw-la to_o who_o mercy_n be_v to_o be_v show_v to_o all_o man_n to_o beast_n second_o in_o quibus_fw-la wherein_o to_o wit_n in_o heart_n in_o work_n and_o that_o both_o by_o not_o repay_v injury_n and_o wrong_n that_o be_v evil_a with_o evil_n by_o give_v good_a thing_n either_o spiritual_a as_o for_o example_n i._o instruction_n if_o the_o party_n be_v ignorant_a or_o erroneous_a ii_o reprehension_n if_o he_o have_v sin_v iii_o consolation_n if_o his_o conscience_n be_v press_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n iv_o prayer_n for_o he_o in_o all_o these_o and_o all_o other_o his_o affliction_n or_o external_a as_o for_o example_n i._o to_o preserve_v he_o who_o life_n be_v in_o danger_n ii_o to_o advise_v and_o counsel_v he_o for_o his_o health_n who_o be_v sick_a iii_o to_o preserve_v the_o good_a name_n of_o our_o brother_n iv_o to_o give_v meat_n and_o drink_n unto_o the_o hungry_a and_o thirsty_a v._o to_o entertain_v those_o who_o be_v weary_a through_o travel_n vi_o to_o cloth_n the_o naked_a vii_o to_o visit_v and_o comfort_v those_o who_o be_v in_o prison_n viii_o to_o give_v counsel_n to_o our_o neighbour_n in_o his_o affair_n ix_o to_o bury_v the_o body_n of_o the_o dead_a three_o quomodo_fw-la &_o quatenus_fw-la how_o far_o and_o how_o mercy_n be_v to_o be_v show_v to_o wit_n 1._o with_o a_o pious_a intention_n 2._o prudent_o to_o all_o but_o principal_o to_o the_o godly_a 3._o plentiful_o 4._o quick_o without_o delay_n 5._o cheerful_o 6._o frequent_o and_o often_o first_o mercy_n be_v to_o be_v show_v to_o all_o man_n or_o the_o object_n of_o mercy_n be_v all_o those_o who_o stand_v in_o need_n thus_o our_o elder_a brother_n exhort_v we_o give_v to_o every_o one_o that_o ask_v 6.30_o ask_v luke_n 6.30_o and_o thus_o our_o heavenly_a father_n do_v he_o cause_v his_o sun_n to_o shine_v and_o his_o rain_n to_o fall_v upon_o all_o man_n 5.45_o man_n matth._n 5.45_o quest_n 5_o why_o must_v we_o be_v merciful_a and_o charitable_a unto_o all_o both_o good_a and_o bad_a answ_n 1_o first_o because_o we_o have_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v our_o precedent_n herein_o who_o do_v good_a unto_o those_o that_o be_v evil_a yea_o show_v mercy_n and_o that_o extraordinary_a unto_o we_o when_o we_o be_v his_o enemy_n give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o 5.6.7_o we_o rom._n 5.6.7_o answ_n 2_o second_o those_o who_o be_v to_o be_v love_v be_v to_o be_v help_v but_o all_o man_n be_v to_o be_v love_v therefore_o charity_n and_o mercy_n be_v to_o be_v extend_v unto_o all_o every_o one_o be_v our_o brother_n either_o in_o the_o lord_n or_o for_o the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o every_o one_o be_v to_o be_v love_v and_o help_v again_o all_o man_n be_v link_v together_o by_o one_o of_o these_o chain_n viz._n either_o first_o by_o the_o bond_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o all_o the_o religious_a and_o godly_a be_v unite_v together_o or_o second_o by_o hope_n thus_o all_o the_o elect_a be_v link_v together_o and_o although_o for_o the_o present_a some_o be_v saul_n and_o enemy_n yet_o we_o hope_v they_o may_v become_v paul_n and_o friend_n and_o therefore_o we_o love_v they_o or_o three_o by_o the_o bond_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o all_o those_o who_o have_v any_o carnal_a relation_n unto_o we_o at_o all_o whether_o by_o affinity_n or_o consanguinity_n or_o cohabitation_n or_o the_o like_a or_o four_o by_o creation_n and_o thus_o all_o man_n in_o the_o world_n be_v our_o brethren_n and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v love_v and_o help_v by_o we_o in_o their_o necessity_n second_o mercy_n be_v to_o be_v show_v to_o beast_n or_o to_o be_v exercise_v towards_o they_o what_o mercy_n be_v to_o be_v show_v to_o unreasonable_a quest_n 6_o creature_n first_o if_o they_o wander_v or_o stray_v thou_o must_v bring_v answ_n 1_o they_o home_n exodus_fw-la 23.4_o deuteronomie_n 22.1.2_o second_o if_o they_o fall_v down_o in_o the_o way_n thou_o answ_n 2_o must_v help_v to_o lift_v they_o up_o again_o deuteronomie_n 22.4_o three_o thou_o must_v give_v they_o rest_v upon_o answ_n 3_o the_o sabbath_n day_n not_o work_v they_o therein_o exod._n 20._o four_o thou_o must_v regard_v the_o life_n of_o thy_o answ_n 4_o beast_n and_o not_o over-worke_n they_o or_o over-load_n they_o prov._n 12.10_o five_o thou_o must_v not_o delight_v to_o exercise_v cruelty_n answ_n 5_o upon_o any_o creature_n whatsoever_o have_v brief_o show_v quibus_fw-la to_o who_o mercy_n be_v to_o quest_n 7_o be_v show_v it_o remain_v in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o show_v in_o
and_o unbeseeming_a word_n or_o commit_v the_o least_o sin_n for_o they_o that_o despise_v these_o despise_v the_o lord_n who_o servant_n they_o be_v and_o slight_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v here_o pronounce_v such_o pure_a bless_a second_o some_o violate_v this_o precept_n which_o injoine_v purity_n of_o life_n in_o practice_n and_o these_o be_v either_o first_o they_o who_o live_v a_o wicked_a life_n or_o second_o object_n 1_o they_o who_o mix_v good_a with_o evil_n first_o they_o transgress_v here_o who_o lead_v a_o wicked_a and_o impure_a life_n but_o some_o will_v say_v there_o be_v none_o pure_a but_o all_o man_n be_v pollute_v and_o therefore_o who_o can_v bring_v a_o clean_a thing_n out_o of_o a_o unclean_a 14.4_o unclean_a job_n 14.4_o who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o i_o be_o pure_a from_o my_o sin_n 20.9_o sin_n pro._n 20.9_o that_o be_v none_o and_o therefore_o if_o any_o man_n say_v he_o sin_n not_o or_o pollute_v not_o himself_o by_o 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heart_n be_v deceitful_a above_o all_o thing_n and_o desperate_o wicked_a 9_o wicked_a jerem._n 17_o 9_o wherefore_o paul_n confess_v the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a but_o i_o be_o carnal_a sell_v under_o sin_n 14.15_o sin_n rom._n 7.1_o 14.15_o and_o can_v do_v the_o good_a which_o i_o will_v but_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o second_o this_o purity_n be_v procure_v by_o faith_n answ_n 2_o and_o grace_n thus_o the_o apostle_n say_v god_n put_v no_o difference_n betwixt_o we_o and_o they_o purge_v and_o purifi_a our_o heart_n by_o faith_n 15.9_o faith_n act_n 15.9_o whence_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o we_o have_v not_o our_o purity_n and_o holiness_n from_o ourselves_o but_o from_o christ_n who_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o sanctification_n 1_o cor._n 1.30_o and_o who_o deliver_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o satan_n rom._n 7.25_o who_o must_v labour_v to_o acquire_v this_o purity_n quest_n 6_o first_o some_o answer_n that_o there_o be_v not_o many_o answ_n 1_o who_o need_v endeavour_n after_o this_o sanctity_n it_o belong_v only_o to_o a_o few_o to_o wit_n to_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o old_a man_n but_o this_o be_v false_a second_o purity_n belong_v unto_o all_o and_o therefore_o answ_n 2_o all_o must_v strive_v for_o it_o as_o for_o example_n first_o it_o appertain_v unto_o young_a man_n they_o must_v remember_v their_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o their_o youth_n for_o if_o that_o be_v spend_v in_o impurity_n they_o must_v answer_v it_o at_o the_o great_a day_n 12.1_o day_n eccles_n 11.9_o and_o 12.1_o second_o sanctity_n belong_v unto_o old_a man_n and_o therefore_o saint_n john_n write_v unto_o they_o to_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n of_o it_o 2.13_o it_o joh._n 2.13_o three_o it_o appertain_v unto_o husbandman_n who_o must_v be_v as_o careful_a to_o plough_v up_o the_o fallow_a ground_n of_o their_o heart_n as_o to_o till_o their_o field_n 4.4_o field_n jer._n 4.4_o four_o it_o belong_v unto_o the_o simple_a and_o foolish_a and_o therefore_o wisdom_n call_v and_o admonish_v they_o to_o turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o the_o service_n of_o the_o most_o high_a 1.20.21_o high_a prov._n 9.4.6_o and_o 1.20.21_o five_o it_o belong_v unto_o the_o rich_a to_o be_v pure_a and_o unspotted_a otherwise_o their_o riches_n can_v preserve_v they_o from_o hell_n as_o we_o see_v in_o dives_n luke_n 16._o six_o it_o belong_v unto_o king_n and_o monarch_n for_o tophet_n be_v prepare_v of_o old_a it_o be_v wide_a and_o large_a yea_o for_o those_o king_n be_v it_o prepare_v who_o life_n be_v impure_a and_o will_v not_o subject_a unto_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 30.33_o god_n esa_fw-la 30.33_o and_o therefore_o david_n admonish_v they_o that_o although_o they_o be_v like_o god_n on_o earth_n yet_o they_o shall_v fall_v like_o man_n into_o pardition_n except_o they_o labour_v to_o be_v pure_a and_o to_o participate_v of_o that_o divine_a nature_n 1.4_o nature_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o thus_o it_o appertain_v unto_o all_o to_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a because_o every_o soul_n that_o be_v not_o circumcise_v shall_v be_v cut_v off_o second_o they_o err_v here_o in_o practice_n who_o mingle_v bonum_fw-la malo_fw-la corn_n and_o cockle_n wheat_n and_o chaff_n good_a and_o evil_a together_o that_o be_v they_o who_o obey_v in_o some_o thing_n only_o like_a agrippa_n who_o be_v half_o persuade_v to_o become_v a_o christian_a or_o herod_n who_o do_v many_o thing_n but_o not_o all_o and_o abstain_v from_o some_o sin_n but_o not_o from_o all_o 6.20_o all_o mar._n 6.20_o but_o some_o will_v say_v who_o can_v perform_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v require_v of_o they_o who_o can_v do_v all_o object_n 2_o that_o god_n bid_v or_o eschew_v all_o that_o he_o forbid_v we_o can_v obey_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n perfect_o answ_n but_o we_o may_v sincere_o and_o that_o in_o these_o two_o thing_n first_o in_o resolution_n we_o shall_v resolve_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n and_o purpose_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v whatsoever_o be_v displease_v unto_o he_o yea_o even_o to_o cast_v away_o from_o we_o those_o sin_n that_o hang_v so_o fast_o on_o and_o cleave_v so_o fast_o too_o and_o have_v be_v former_o value_v as_o hand_n and_o eye_n second_o in_o endeavour_n we_o must_v strive_v to_o perform_v what_o we_o have_v purpose_v and_o labour_n to_o accomplish_v what_o we_o have_v resolve_v with_o the_o utmost_a power_n of_o our_o soul_n we_o must_v fight_v even_o unto_o blood_n 12.4_o blood_n heb._n 12.4_o and_o wrestle_v as_o rachel_n with_o her_o sister_n with_o manful_a wrastling_n till_o we_o have_v prevail_v and_o thus_o both_o in_o desire_n and_o endeavour_v we_o must_v serve_v the_o lord_n sincere_o and_o although_o we_o do_v but_o obey_v in_o part_n and_o fear_v in_o part_n and_o love_n in_o part_n yet_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n we_o must_v desire_v and_o labour_n that_o what_o be_v in_o part_n be_v abolish_v and_o that_o we_o can_v serve_v the_o lord_n in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n sect._n 3_o §_o 3._o in_o 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because_o this_o be_v the_o ordinary_a progress_n there_o must_v be_v i._o a_o heart_n ii_o obedience_n iii_o strength_n that_o be_v first_o a_o sanctify_a soul_n then_o second_o a_o beautiful_a and_o pure_a body_n and_o three_o strength_n of_o grace_n the_o heart_n must_v be_v purify_v before_o we_o can_v true_o obey_v god_n in_o our_o life_n and_o therefore_o the_o circumcision_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o root_n of_o a_o new_a life_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n he_o be_v a_o jew_n that_o be_v one_o inward_o and_o circumcision_n be_v that_o of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o spirit_n 2.29_o spirit_n rom._n 2.29_o yea_o our_o anoint_v and_o seal_v and_o earnest_n be_v all_o begin_v in_o the_o heart_n for_o christ_n have_v anoint_v we_o and_o have_v also_o seal_v
we_o and_o give_v the_o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n 1.21.22_o heart_n 2_o cor._n 1.21.22_o second_o our_o religion_n and_o obedience_n be_v not_o answ_n 2_o living_n except_o it_o be_v ground_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o proceed_v from_o thence_o a_o good_a man_n say_v our_o saviour_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o the_o heart_n bring_v forth_o good_a thing_n 35._o thing_n math._n 12_o 35._o and_o on_o the_o contrary_a from_o a_o evil_a heart_n proceed_v no_o good_a thing_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o first_o the_o heart_n shall_v be_v purify_v answ_n 3_o three_o we_o regard_v nothing_o that_o our_o servant_n or_o child_n or_o acquaintance_n do_v for_o we_o if_o we_o know_v that_o it_o be_v do_v unwilling_o and_o come_v not_o from_o the_o heart_n and_o therefore_o how_o can_v we_o hope_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v accept_v of_o any_o thing_n we_o do_v if_o it_o be_v but_o a_o labour_n of_o the_o lip_n and_o not_o of_o the_o heart_n four_o 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reproachful_a word_n as_o fool_n or_o ass_n this_o also_o say_v he_o true_o be_v a_o mortal_a sin_n the_o eight_o and_o last_o degree_n be_v anger_n accompany_v with_o some_o real_a harm_n do_v unto_o those_o with_o who_o we_o be_v angry_a this_o be_v also_o a_o mortal_a sin_n and_o thus_o by_o his_o six_o seven_o and_o eight_o degree_n of_o anger_n he_o do_v plain_o show_v that_o all_o the_o three_o degree_n of_o anger_n lay_v down_o in_o this_o verse_n be_v mortal_a sin_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v careful_o avoid_v and_o abstain_v from_o all_o prohibit_v anger_n by_o what_o way_n or_o mean_n may_v we_o resist_v and_o quest_n 3_o withstand_v this_o passion_n of_o anger_n the_o remedy_n against_o anger_n be_v either_o in_o other_o that_o be_v not_o to_o provoke_v we_o either_o by_o opprobrious_a word_n or_o injurious_a work_n but_o this_o not_o be_v mean_v in_o this_o place_n i_o pass_v it_o by_o in_o ourselves_o which_o be_v these_o which_o follow_v namely_o first_o premeditation_n before_o thou_o begin_v to_o be_v angry_a ponder_v with_o thyself_o i._o all_o the_o provocation_n reproach_n injury_n and_o wrong_n which_o may_v be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o that_o so_o thou_o may_v prepare_v thyself_o to_o contemn_v and_o despise_v they_o and_o not_o to_o be_v exasperate_v by_o they_o ii_o ruminate_v with_o thyself_o what_o thy_o duty_n be_v and_o how_o thou_o ought_v in_o patience_n to_o possess_v thy_o soul_n notwithstanding_o all_o cross_n and_o wrong_n which_o may_v be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o that_o thus_o thou_o may_v arm_v thyself_o against_o they_o iii_o weigh_v with_o thyself_o what_o christ_n suffer_v for_o thou_o and_o with_o what_o patience_n he_o suffer_v contempt_n derision_n injury_n yea_o death_n for_o thou_o and_o in_o they_o all_o be_v like_o a_o lamb_n dumb_a before_o the_o shearer_n or_o as_o a_o dove_n without_o gall_n and_o therefore_o remember_v this_o that_o thou_o may_v imitate_v thy_o master_n herein_o these_o premeditation_n be_v frequent_o and_o serious_o in_o our_o heart_n will_v be_v one_o excellent_a remedy_n against_o anger_n second_o suppress_v it_o within_o give_v no_o place_n to_o the_o water_n nor_o to_o the_o fire_n of_o wrath_n as_o soon_o as_o ever_o a_o angry_a motion_n arise_v in_o thy_o heart_n nip_n it_o at_o the_o root_n that_o like_o jonas_n his_o gourd_n it_o may_v sudden_o wither_v three_o remember_v how_o unprofitable_a anger_n be_v it_o hurt_v thyself_o it_o harm_n other_o but_o be_v gainful_a to_o none_o four_o observe_v the_o excess_n immoderate_a rage_n and_o anger_n of_o other_o mark_v how_o ill_o it_o become_v they_o yea_o how_o it_o do_v disgrace_v they_o look_v upon_o angry_a man_n as_o the_o lacedaemonian_n make_v their_o child_n behold_v drunkard_n that_o detest_a it_o in_o another_o thou_o may_v avoid_v it_o in_o thyself_o five_o employ_v thyself_o about_o some_o honest_a and_o lawful_a affair_n that_o thy_o mind_n may_v be_v take_v off_o from_o the_o provocation_n unto_o anger_n otio_fw-la crescunt_fw-la pathemata_fw-la six_o accustom_v thyself_o to_o prudence_n and_o wisdom_n remember_v how_o thou_o ought_v to_o show_v thyself_o to_o be_v a_o wise_a man_n yea_o a_o christian_a endue_v with_o patience_n and_o heavenly_a wisdom_n and_o clothe_v therewith_o as_o with_o a_o garment_n colos_n 3.12_o james_n 3.17_o that_o so_o thou_o may_v acquit_v thyself_o like_o a_o wiseman_n in_o all_o provocation_n injury_n and_o wrong_n whatsoever_o sect._n 5_o §_o 5._o without_o a_o cause_n or_o unadvised_o quest_n 1_o what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n answ_n 1_o first_o they_o may_v be_v expound_v subitò_fw-la he_o that_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n sudden_o or_o causual_o not_o willing_o incense_a himself_n unto_o wrath_n against_o his_o brother_n but_o rash_o overcome_v by_o a_o observe_v 1_o sudden_a passion_n of_o anger_n teach_v we_o that_o christ_n do_v not_o only_o condemn_v in_o we_o voluntary_a and_o deliberate_v anger_n but_o also_o rash_a sudden_a and_o harsh_a anger_n for_o he_o that_o be_v hasty_a of_o spirit_n exalt_v folly_n pro._n 14.29_o answ_n 2_o second_o they_o may_v be_v expound_v sine_fw-la causâ_fw-la he_o that_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n without_o a_o just_a cause_n as_o if_o our_o saviour_n will_v say_v anger_n be_v not_o to_o be_v blame_v when_o it_o spring_v from_o a_o good_a root_n or_o be_v move_v and_o provoke_v by_o a_o good_a cause_n teach_v we_o that_o anger_n be_v to_o be_v judge_v according_a obser_n 2_o to_o the_o move_a cause_n thereof_o or_o anger_n be_v commendable_a if_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o good_a cause_n be_v angry_a but_o sin_n not_o esay_n 4.26_o therefore_o there_o be_v a_o lawful_a anger_n how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o anger_n be_v quest_n 2_o commendable_a or_o culpable_a two_o thing_n in_o anger_n be_v observable_a first_o radix_fw-la the_o root_n thereof_o from_o whence_o it_o spring_v that_o be_v the_o internal_a affection_n or_o irascible_a faculty_n as_o it_o be_v natural_a and_o lawful_a without_o any_o hypothesis_n move_v against_o the_o sin_n commit_v without_o any_o displicency_n or_o hatred_n of_o the_o sinner_n of_o this_o more_o plain_o by_o and_o by_o second_o the_o branch_n or_o the_o anger_n itself_o which_o be_v either_o evil_n which_o be_v twofold_a namely_o or_o first_o immoderate_a and_o excessive_a of_o this_o we_o speak_v §_o 4._o second_o unjust_a and_o be_v either_o when_o we_o desire_v our_o own_o revenge_n or_o when_o we_o be_v angry_a for_o our_o own_o gain_n or_o loss_n good_a which_o spring_v either_o from_o a_o cause_n civil_a ira_fw-la choose_fw-la fortitudinis_fw-la i_o meddle_v not_o with_o this_o spiritual_a which_o first_o be_v allowable_a and_o warrantable_a religion_n not_o prohibit_v all_o anger_n for_o first_o this_o be_v impossible_a and_o second_o it_o be_v sometime_o profitable_a sup_v profitable_a chrys_n sup_v for_o
together_o for_o first_o in_o the_o world_n my_o fault_n shall_v be_v hide_v the_o better_a if_o he_o be_v go_v to_o who_o the_o wrong_n be_v do_v second_o if_o he_o be_v a_o holy_a and_o good_a man_n than_o i_o know_v he_o will_v forgive_v i_o before_o he_o die_v for_o he_o dare_v not_o then_o harbour_v vengeance_n or_o malice_n in_o his_o heart_n three_o if_o he_o be_v a_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a man_n then_z 1_o he_o dare_v not_o go_v unto_o god_n to_o accuse_v i_o or_o 2._o if_o he_o dare_v yet_o god_n will_v not_o hear_v he_o for_o he_o hear_v not_o sinner_n and_o therefore_o these_o thing_n consider_v what_o hurt_n or_o danger_n can_v it_o be_v unto_o i_o though_o he_o die_v before_o our_o jar_n be_v compose_v first_o what_o will_v it_o avail_v thou_o that_o the_o wrong_a answ_n 1_o do_v by_o thou_o unto_o thy_o brother_n shall_v by_o his_o death_n be_v conceal_v from_o the_o world_n consider_v that_o both_o god_n the_o devil_n and_o thy_o own_o conscience_n see_v know_v and_o remember_v it_o second_o if_o thy_o brother_n be_v a_o member_n of_o answ_n 2_o christ_n then_o certain_o he_o will_v forgive_v thou_o but_o it_o do_v not_o hence_o follow_v that_o thy_o guilt_n be_v wash_v away_o or_o thy_o sin_n pardon_v by_o god_n for_o before_o he_o thy_o sin_n remain_v unblot_v out_o because_o thou_o do_v not_o reconcile_v thyself_o unto_o thy_o brother_n before_o he_o be_v take_v hence_o by_o death_n three_o if_o thy_o neighbour_n against_o who_o thou_o answ_n 3_o have_v sin_v be_v a_o wicked_a man_n than_o first_o he_o dare_v go_v unto_o god_n more_o impudent_o and_o cry_v out_o unto_o he_o for_o vengeance_n more_o envious_o and_o with_o a_o great_a and_o more_o perfect_a malice_n than_o a_o holy_a man_n will_v or_o dare_v second_o and_o although_o if_o he_o be_v wicked_a god_n will_v not_o hear_v he_o when_o he_o pray_v for_o some_o blessing_n for_o himself_o yet_o he_o will_v hear_v he_o when_o he_o complain_v upon_o thou_o for_o that_o be_v contrary_a to_o god_n justice_n not_o to_o hear_v the_o cry_n of_o he_o that_o be_v wrong_v this_o be_v according_a to_o god_n justice_n to_o hear_v the_o complaint_n of_o the_o oppress_a and_o to_o revenge_v they_o §_o 2._o while_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o way_n what_o be_v mean_v sect._n 2_o by_o these_o word_n quest_n 1_o some_o understand_v they_o allegorical_o answ_n dum_fw-la in_o via_fw-la while_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o way_n that_o be_v in_o hà c_n vita_fw-la while_o thou_o live_v thus_o chrysostome_n oper_n imperf_n and_o all_o the_o father_n what_o do_v our_o saviour_n imply_v in_o these_o word_n quest_n 2_o thus_o allegorical_o understand_v first_o christ_n hereby_o will_v teach_v we_o that_o this_o answ_n 1_o life_n be_v the_o way_n both_o of_o good_a and_o evil_a man_n of_o corn_n and_o chaff_n of_o wheat_n and_o tare_n which_o god_n will_v not_o as_o yet_o separate_v second_o our_o saviour_n will_v teach_v we_o that_o answ_n 2_o this_o life_n be_v the_o way_n unto_o judgement_n or_o that_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v here_o on_o earth_n we_o be_v but_o traveller_n unto_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o god_n it_o be_v appoint_v unto_o all_o man_n once_o to_o die_v and_o after_o death_n come_v judgement_n 9.27_o judgement_n hebr._n 9.27_o where_o we_o see_v life_n bring_v we_o to_o death_n and_o death_n unto_o judgement_n three_o christ_n will_v hereby_o teach_v we_o that_o answ_n 3_o the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n shall_v detain_v we_o from_o jar_n and_o discord_n one_o with_o another_o the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o reward_n will_v persuade_v we_o unto_o patience_n in_o wrong_n punishment_n will_v terrify_v we_o from_o seek_v revenge_n what_o will_v it_o help_v a_o man_n to_o revenge_v himself_o upon_o his_o brother_n and_o himself_o therefore_o to_o be_v judge_v and_o condemn_v by_o god_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v so_o meditate_v of_o the_o severity_n and_o terror_n of_o the_o last_o day_n that_o we_o may_v avoid_v dissension_n and_o embrace_v christian_a charity_n quest_n 3_o from_o the_o second_o answer_n to_o the_o former_a question_n it_o may_v be_v doubt_v why_o our_o judgement_n shall_v be_v no_o long_o defer_v than_o death_n answ_n 1_o first_o there_o be_v a_o double_a day_n of_o judgement_n to_o wit_n first_o general_n of_o all_o flesh_n this_o shall_v not_o be_v until_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n when_o all_o the_o elect_a shall_v be_v gather_v together_o second_o particular_a of_o every_o individual_a and_o numericall_a man_n whether_o righteous_a or_o wicked_a and_o this_o shall_v be_v at_o their_o death_n when_o the_o righteous_a shall_v go_v unto_o rest_n and_o the_o wicked_a unto_o woe_n poor_a lazarus_n as_o soon_o as_o he_o die_v be_v carry_v into_o paradise_n but_o rich_a dives_n into_o the_o painful_a prison_n of_o eternal_a destruction_n 16.22.23_o destruction_n luke_n 16.22.23_o second_o this_o life_n be_v the_o very_a last_o period_n of_o answ_n 2_o god_n long_o suffer_v and_o therefore_o the_o night_n of_o death_n be_v come_v god_n will_v defer_v judgement_n no_o long_o answ_n 3_o three_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n can_v be_v violate_v neither_o shall_v it_o ever_o be_v make_v void_a justice_n and_o mercy_n have_v kiss_v each_o other_o but_o not_o cross_v thwart_v or_o contradict_v each_o other_o and_o therefore_o mercy_n at_o death_n give_v way_n unto_o judgement_n for_o the_o understanding_n hereof_o observe_v that_o there_o be_v 2_o part_n of_o god_n mercy_n viz._n first_o to_o pardon_v the_o penitent_a and_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v and_o here_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n do_v satisfy_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n second_o to_o expect_v those_o who_o be_v obstinate_a rebellious_a and_o disobedient_a that_o they_o lay_v hold_n upon_o mercy_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n may_v be_v save_v 3.9_o save_v 1_o tim._n 2.9_o and_o pet._n 3.9_o and_o this_o part_n of_o god_n mercy_n shall_v be_v satisfy_v at_o the_o last_o dreadful_a day_n rom._n 2.4_o and_o 2_o thes_n 1.8_o quest_n 4_o what_o must_v we_o do_v to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o everlasting_a mercy_n as_o well_o after_o this_o life_n as_o in_o this_o life_n answ_n remember_v serious_o and_o frequent_o these_o three_o thing_n first_o that_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n in_o this_o life_n and_o altogether_o uncertain_a how_o near_o we_o approach_v unto_o the_o gate_n of_o death_n and_o though_o we_o see_v not_o our_o judge_n yet_o he_o stand_v before_o the_o door_n 5.9_o door_n jam._n 5.9_o second_o remember_v our_o life_n be_v lend_v we_o not_o to_o sin_n or_o to_o corrupt_v our_o way_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v convert_v 24._o convert_v rom._n 24._o because_o our_o good_a and_o gracious_a god_n desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o rather_o that_o he_o will_v repent_v and_o live_v 1â—_n live_v ezech._n â—3_n 1â—_n three_o remember_v that_o after_o death_n there_o be_v no_o mercy_n to_o be_v expect_v by_o those_o who_o have_v not_o lay_v hold_v upon_o mercy_n while_o they_o be_v in_o the_o way_n as_o the_o tree_n fall_v so_o it_o must_v lie_v wherefore_o let_v we_o spend_v our_o life_n i._o in_o strive_v wrestle_a and_o fight_v against_o sin_n and_o out_o own_o innate_a corruption_n heb._n 12.4_o ii_o in_o watchfulness_n and_o circumspection_n against_o evil_n and_o the_o occasion_n thereof_o ephes_n 5.15_o iii_o in_o grow_v and_o increase_n in_o the_o way_n of_o grace_n 1_o pet._n 2.2_o iv_o in_o redeem_v the_o time_n bypass_a of_o our_o life_n by_o be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n devote_v ourselves_o whole_o and_o sincere_o unto_o the_o service_n of_o the_o lord_n §_o 3._o he_o shall_v not_o come_v out_o until_o he_o have_v pay_v the_o sect._n 3_o uttermost_a farthing_n the_o douai_n man_n undertake_v to_o prove_v purgatory_n from_o hence_o by_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n object_n because_o when_o any_o die_v penitent_a and_o yet_o have_v not_o make_v any_o full_a satisfaction_n they_o must_v suffer_v for_o that_o which_o remain_v after_o death_n and_o be_v purge_v before_o they_o can_v enter_v into_o rest_n which_o remnant_n of_o debt_n our_o saviour_n call_v the_o last_o farthing_n and_o say_v here_o it_o must_v be_v pay_v and_o therefore_o there_o be_v a_o purgatory_n wherein_o this_o satisfactory_a punishment_n must_v be_v inflict_v 33._o inflict_v douai_n bible_n pag._n 33._o first_o if_o a_o man_n die_v true_o penitent_a all_o his_o sin_n be_v forgive_v he_o in_o christ_n and_o none_o of_o his_o answ_n 1_o transgression_n shall_v be_v mention_v unto_o he_o thus_o the_o thief_n be_v receive_v unto_o mercy_n upon_o the_o cross_n there_o be_v no_o further_a satisfaction_n require_v of_o he_o second_o the_o satisfaction_n to_o god_n justice_n be_v answ_n 2_o not_o pay_v by_o we_o but_o
after_o she_o in_o his_o heart_n have_v commit_v sect._n 4_o adultery_n be_v the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o heart_n sin_n quest_n 1_o first_o the_o papist_n say_v the_o second_o concupiscence_n answ_n 1_o be_v sin_n but_o not_o the_o first_o see_v before_o math._n 4.1_o §_o 3._o object_n 1.2_o second_o the_o father_n say_v answ_n 2_o non_fw-la quicunque_fw-la concupiscit_fw-la sed_fw-la qui_fw-la aspicit_fw-la ad_fw-la concupiscentiam_fw-la august_n it_o be_v not_o every_o one_o who_o lu_v or_o desire_v his_o neighbour_n wife_n that_o commit_v adultery_n but_o he_o that_o therefore_o look_v upon_o she_o that_o he_o may_v lust_n after_o she_o and_o here_o augustine_n make_v three_o degree_n namely_o i._o suggestion_n ii_o delectation_n iii_o consent_n resemble_v these_o three_o to_o the_o serpent_n evah_n and_o adam_n or_o 1._o to_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o flesh_n 2._o to_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o mind_n 3._o to_o the_o consent_n of_o reason_n and_o here_o it_o be_v perfect_a as_o saint_n james_n say_v concupiscence_n bring_v forth_o sin_n 1.15_o sin_n jam._n 1.15_o suggestion_n be_v the_o temptation_n of_o the_o serpent_n you_o shall_v not_o die_v but_o be_v like_o god_n 3.45_o god_n gen._n 3.45_o this_o be_v not_o sin_n unto_o eve_n delectation_n resemble_v evahs_n listen_v unto_o the_o serpent_n and_o believe_v he_o she_o see_v that_o the_o tree_n be_v good_a for_o food_n and_o that_o it_o be_v pleasant_a to_o the_o eye_n and_o a_o tree_n to_o be_v desire_v to_o make_v one_o wise_a 3.6_o wise_a gen._n 3.6_o neither_o be_v this_o sin_n unto_o she_o consent_n resemble_v adam_n and_o eve_n eat_v of_o the_o apple_n which_o be_v a_o sin_n unto_o they_o and_o thus_o the_o father_n seem_v to_o mean_v that_o i._o the_o motion_n of_o the_o flesh_n unto_o sin_n be_v not_o sin_n ii_o that_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o mind_n be_v not_o sin_n neither_o but_o only_o the_o iii_o the_o consent_n of_o reason_n and_o saint_n hierome_n differ_v not_o much_o from_o he_o upon_o this_o verse_n say_v that_o there_o be_v a_o difference_n between_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d &_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d passio_fw-la &_o propassio_fw-la the_o first_o be_v a_o sin_n the_o second_o not_o answ_n 3_o three_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n as_o may_v thus_o be_v evidence_v first_o the_o scripture_n forbid_v it_o in_o the_o moral_a law_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v exod._n 20.17_o which_o prohibition_n make_v paul_n know_v that_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n which_o otherwise_o he_o have_v not_o understand_v rom._n 7.7_o i_o have_v not_o know_v lust_n that_o be_v to_o have_v be_v sin_n except_o the_o law_n have_v say_v thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v second_o saint_n james_n speak_v of_o sin_n accomplish_v that_o be_v of_o external_a and_o actual_a sin_n three_o the_o father_n above_o mention_v imply_v as_o much_o for_o with_o hierome_n passio_fw-la be_v a_o sin_n and_o propassio_n have_v the_o guilt_n and_o stain_n of_o sin_n in_o it_o although_o it_o be_v not_o simple_o esteem_v a_o sin_n in_o itself_o now_o this_o propassio_n he_o call_v titillationem_fw-la carnis_fw-la cum_fw-la delectatione_n mentis_fw-la the_o motion_n of_o the_o flesh_n accompany_v with_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o mind_n now_o be_v not_o this_o sin_n again_o saint_n augustine_n have_v three_o degree_n of_o sin_n but_o we_o must_v here_o observe_v as_o he_o himself_o do_v there_o s_o there_o de_fw-fr serm_n dom._n s_o that_o every_o suggestion_n do_v not_o arise_v from_o satan_n but_o sometime_o from_o the_o memory_n sometime_o from_o the_o sense_n now_o as_o it_o come_v from_o satan_n it_o be_v not_o we_o and_o so_o be_v not_o sin_n but_o as_o it_o spring_v either_o from_o our_o memory_n or_o sense_n so_o it_o be_v we_o and_o proceed_v from_o the_o original_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o be_v sin_n unto_o we_o yea_o augustine_n himself_o condemn_v all_o concupiscence_n quis_fw-la dubitat_fw-la omnem_fw-la malam_fw-la concupiscentiam_fw-la rectè_fw-la vocari_fw-la fornicationem_fw-la who_o make_v question_n but_o all_o evil_a concupiscence_n may_v just_o be_v call_v fornication_n and_o another_o s_o another_o hylar_n s_o most_o plain_o in_o evangelicis_fw-la motus_fw-la oculi_fw-la adaequatur_fw-la adulterio_fw-la &_o illecebrosa_fw-la affectio_fw-la visus_fw-la transcurrentis_fw-la cum_fw-la opere_fw-la fornicationis_fw-la punitur_fw-la in_o the_o gospel_n the_o lascivious_a motion_n of_o the_o eye_n be_v resemble_v and_o equal_v with_o adultery_n and_o the_o entice_a affection_n of_o a_o glance_a look_n equal_o punish_v with_o actual_a fornication_n four_o it_o appear_v that_o concupiscence_n be_v sin_n by_o this_o reason_n because_o sin_n be_v not_o in_o the_o eye_n but_o in_o the_o heart_n or_o the_o motion_n or_o mover_n unto_o sin_n yea_o more_fw-it plain_o because_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o here_o say_v he_o have_v commit_v adultery_n with_o a_o woman_n in_o his_o heart_n who_o look_v upon_o a_o woman_n that_o he_o may_v commit_v adultery_n but_o that_o look_n and_o lust_n after_o she_o teach_v this_o unto_o we_o obser_n that_o the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o heart_n make_v we_o guilty_a of_o the_o violation_n of_o the_o law_n and_o eternal_a death_n why_o be_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o heart_n sin_n before_o god_n and_o how_o do_v it_o more_o evident_o appear_v to_o be_v such_o quest_n 2_o first_o because_o god_n require_v the_o heart_n prov._n answ_n 1_o 23.26_o and_o command_v that_o the_o heart_n be_v circumcise_v deut._n 10.16_o and_o 30.6_o yea_o he_o require_v the_o heart_n as_o his_o own_o right_n because_o he_o have_v buy_v it_o 1_o cor._n 6.20_o and_o therefore_o he_o will_v be_v glorify_v therewith_o 1_o cor._n 7.34_o second_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v sin_n although_o answ_n 2_o it_o be_v resist_v for_o the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v condemn_v and_o reprove_v where_o the_o spirit_n strive_v against_o it_o 5.16_o it_o gal._n 5.16_o yea_o we_o hence_o argue_v against_o the_o papist_n it_o be_v praiseworthy_a strong_o to_o resist_v concupiscence_n and_o the_o first_o motion_n unto_o sin_n therefore_o that_o be_v evil_a which_o thus_o we_o resist_v three_o original_a concupiscence_n be_v sin_n in_o answ_n 3_o the_o unregenerate_a as_o the_o papist_n themselves_o confess_v therefore_o in_o the_o regenerate_a it_o have_v the_o same_o nature_n although_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o they_o as_o it_o shall_v unto_o the_o former_a four_o this_o appear_v by_o the_o example_n of_o answ_n 4_o paul_n who_o cry_v out_o oh_o wretched_a man_n who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o death_n and_o this_o law_n of_o my_o member_n rom._n 7.24_o and_o yet_o he_o solemn_o protest_v that_o he_o will_v not_o sin_n nor_o give_v way_n unto_o these_o corruption_n vers_fw-la 16.19_o yea_o it_o appear_v he_o will_v not_o because_o when_o he_o be_v assault_v he_o pray_v many_o time_n against_o it_o 2_o cor._n 12.7_o and_o therefore_o give_v no_o place_n unto_o lust_n at_o all_o but_o remember_v that_o not_o only_o they_o who_o consent_n unto_o sin_n and_o commit_v it_o actual_o be_v guilty_a before_o god_n but_o also_o those_o who_o ruminate_v meditate_v and_o delight_n in_o the_o thought_n thereof_o how_o must_v we_o resist_v this_o internal_a lust_n or_o by_o quest_n 3_o what_o mean_n must_v we_o withstand_v it_o first_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o sin_n answ_n 1_o for_o from_o the_o heart_n proceed_v adultery_n etc._n etc._n mat._n 15.19_o these_o thought_n and_o suggestion_n be_v the_o seed_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_a and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o have_v thy_o life_n overspread_v with_o the_o weed_n of_o wickedness_n root_n out_o and_o destroy_v this_o seed_n second_o remember_v all_o be_v nothing_o thou_o do_v answ_n 2_o so_o long_o as_o thy_o heart_n be_v not_o upright_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o serve_v god_n outward_o or_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o with_o thy_o mouth_n if_o thy_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o to_o what_o end_n serve_v a_o pure_a life_n and_o a_o pollute_a heart_n god_n care_v not_o for_o paint_a tomb_n although_o they_o be_v gorgeous_a without_o because_o they_o be_v within_o but_o filth_n and_o rottenness_n man_n care_v not_o for_o sodomes_n fruit_n although_o they_o be_v fair_a and_o pleasant_a to_o the_o eye_n because_o they_o be_v but_o ash_n within_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o desire_v that_o any_o thing_n we_o do_v may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n we_o must_v be_v careful_a to_o purge_v and_o purify_v our_o heart_n three_o remember_v that_o all_o thy_o thought_n be_v answ_n 3_o conspicuous_a unto_o god_n and_o when_o thou_o give_v way_n unto_o any_o wicked_a thought_n he_o stand_v by_o see_v it_o observe_v it_o frown_n at_o it_o and_o prepare_v the_o arrow_n of_o vengeance_n against_o thou_o
left_a four_o christ_n name_v these_o two_o to_o teach_v two_o thing_n unto_o we_o observe_v namely_o i._n that_o we_o must_v leave_v the_o most_o dear_a thing_n for_o god_n of_o which_o else_o where_o ii_o that_o the_o most_o profitable_a thing_n may_v be_v unto_o we_o impediment_n of_o religion_n quest_n 3_o how_o can_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v profitable_a unto_o we_o hinder_v we_o from_o religion_n answ_n 1_o first_o sometime_o as_o occasion_n unto_o evil_n either_o by_o blind_a the_o mind_n or_o by_o allure_a our_o affection_n premit_fw-la afflictio_fw-la dum_fw-la timetur_fw-la prosperitas_fw-la dum_fw-la amatur_fw-la gregor_n adversity_n sometime_o drive_v we_o to_o murmur_a and_o despair_n prosperity_n sometime_o to_o pride_n and_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n answ_n 2_o second_o sometime_o as_o tempter_n unto_o evil_a and_o thus_o friend_n sometime_o by_o their_o counsel_n tempt_v hereunto_o christ_n foretell_v that_o he_o must_v go_v to_o jerusalem_n and_o suffer_v there_o but_o peter_n persuade_v he_o rather_o to_o stay_v where_o he_o be_v and_o not_o go_v thither_o 16.22_o thither_o mat._n 16.22_o although_o he_o be_v send_v by_o his_o death_n to_o purchase_v our_o redemption_n quest_n 4_o whence_o come_v it_o that_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a for_o we_o in_o themselves_o become_v unto_o we_o impediment_n and_o let_v unto_o religion_n answ_n this_o come_v from_o the_o craft_n and_o subtlety_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o like_o a_o crafty_a fisher_n bait_v the_o hook_n with_o that_o meat_n which_o the_o fish_n love_v best_a the_o devil_n tempt_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n by_o all_o mean_n i._o sometime_o he_o tempt_v we_o to_o abuse_v the_o good_a creature_n of_o god_n unto_o excess_n ii_o sometime_o unto_o revenge_n iii_o sometime_o he_o bewitch_v we_o with_o the_o love_n of_o they_o iv_o sometime_o through_o fear_n of_o our_o life_n estate_n or_o the_o like_a he_o labour_v to_o hinder_v we_o from_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o religion_n quest_n 5_o how_o may_v we_o avoid_v this_o answ_n 1_o first_o in_o thy_o action_n do_v not_o propound_v thy_o own_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n or_o gain_n but_o let_v the_o glory_n and_o honour_n of_o god_n be_v the_o main_a scope_n in_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o thou_o do_v answ_n 2_o second_o love_v nothing_o too_o much_o but_o enjoy_v the_o world_n as_o if_o thou_o possessedst_a it_o not_o 1_o cor._n 7.30_o if_o the_o lord_n so_o bless_v and_o prosper_v thou_o that_o thy_o riches_n increase_v yet_o set_v not_o thy_o heart_n upon_o they_o 62.10_o they_o psal_n 62.10_o take_v heed_n thou_o do_v not_o love_v thy_o friend_n too_o much_o lest_o thou_o be_v draw_v to_o say_v as_o they_o say_v and_o do_v as_o they_o do_v and_o that_o in_o evil_a set_v not_o thy_o heart_n upon_o thy_o child_n lest_o thy_o affection_n oversway_v thy_o judgement_n neither_o set_v thy_o heart_n upon_o thy_o wife_n lest_o she_o turn_v it_o from_o god_n as_o solomon_n wife_n do_v verse_n 31.32_o it_o have_v be_v say_v verse_n 31.32_o whosoever_o shall_v put_v away_o his_o wife_n let_v he_o give_v she_o a_o write_n of_o divorcement_n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o that_o whosoever_o shall_v put_v away_o his_o wife_n save_v for_o the_o cause_n of_o fornication_n cause_v she_o to_o commit_v adultery_n and_o whosoever_o shall_v marry_v she_o that_o be_v divorce_v commit_v adultery_n §_o 1._o it_o have_v be_v say_v sect._n 1_o our_o saviour_n here_o change_v his_o former_a form_n quest_n 1_o of_o speech_n for_o he_o neither_o say_v audivistis_fw-la you_o have_v hear_v that_o it_o have_v be_v say_v neither_o ab_fw-la antiquis_fw-la that_o it_o have_v be_v say_v of_o old_a but_o only_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d dictum_fw-la autem_fw-la fuit_fw-la but_o it_o have_v be_v say_v where_o say_v but_o do_v show_v that_o these_o word_n do_v belong_v unto_o those_o which_o go_v before_o as_o if_o our_o saviour_n will_v say_v it_o have_v be_v say_v by_o you_o thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n but_o thou_o may_v give_v a_o bill_n of_o divorcement_n to_o thy_o wife_n and_o send_v she_o away_o and_o then_o lawful_o marry_v another_o and_o so_o under_o a_o pretext_n of_o marriage_n thou_o may_v do_v what_o thy_o heart_n lust_v after_o thus_o say_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n but_o this_o christ_n tax_v and_o deny_v show_v that_o notwithstanding_o these_o pretence_n their_o fact_n be_v no_o other_o than_o adultery_n why_o do_v our_o saviour_n condemn_v every_o pretence_n quest_n 1_o of_o impurity_n to_o be_v adultery_n first_o in_o general_a because_o deceit_n do_v not_o answ_n 1_o lose_v but_o bind_v perjury_n pretextes_n make_v all_o thing_n worse_o because_o man_n thus_o think_v that_o they_o can_v deceive_v and_o mock_v god_n second_o in_o particular_a because_o god_n expect_v answ_n 2_o and_o require_v exact_a purity_n at_o our_o hand_n we_o be_v the_o vessel_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n ordain_v and_o call_v unto_o holiness_n and_o therefore_o all_o impurity_n be_v esteem_v as_o adultery_n in_o his_o sight_n read_v esay_n 52.11_o and_o 1_o thes_n 4.4_o and_o ephes_n 5.3_o etc._n etc._n and_o 4.29_o be_v he_o a_o adulterer_n before_o god_n who_o under_o a_o quest_n 2_o pretence_n of_o marriage_n do_v commit_v fornication_n and_o afterward_o marry_v she_o who_o he_o have_v so_o defile_v he_o be_v it_o be_v not_o shechems_n marry_v of_o dina_n answ_n that_o can_v make_v he_o guiltless_a before_o god_n gen._n 34._o as_o we_o may_v gather_v by_o that_o heavy_a judgement_n which_o fall_v present_o after_o upon_o he_o and_o all_o his_o people_n for_o it_o be_v it_o not_o good_a to_o satisfy_v the_o party_n who_o have_v quest_n 3_o be_v deflower_v by_o marry_v of_o she_o first_o this_o be_v good_a but_o that_o be_v evil_a the_o end_n answ_n 1_o be_v good_a but_o the_o beginning_n stark_o naught_o it_o be_v good_a to_o marry_v the_o party_n defile_v but_o it_o be_v evil_a first_o to_o use_v she_o as_o a_o harlot_n second_o we_o here_o may_v further_o distinguish_v answ_n 2_o the_o point_n thus_o some_o commit_v fornication_n between_o their_o contract_n and_o the_o consummation_n of_o their_o marriage_n without_o doubt_v this_o be_v sin_n in_o god_n sight_n without_o any_o contract_n where_o consider_v first_o the_o purpose_n which_o be_v manifold_a 1._o some_o pretend_v and_o intend_v marriage_n these_o be_v much_o to_o blame_v to_o begin_v thus_o preposterous_o viz._n at_o fornication_n for_o thus_o they_o first_o celebrate_v their_o espousal_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o then_o afterward_o with_o god_n and_o therefore_o can_v expect_v that_o god_n shall_v bless_v it_o at_o all_o or_o give_v they_o joy_n in_o that_o estate_n 2._o some_o pretend_v marriage_n if_o the_o woman_n abuse_v and_o entice_v prove_v with_o child_n but_o not_o otherwise_o these_o be_v worse_o than_o the_o former_a 3._o some_o intend_v to_o abuse_v a_o woman_n unto_o fornication_n but_o not_o to_o marry_v she_o at_o all_o though_o she_o shall_v be_v with_o child_n these_o be_v by_o much_o the_o worst_a of_o all_o second_o the_o end_n here_o observe_v some_o refuse_n to_o marry_v those_o who_o they_o have_v commit_v fornication_n withal_o and_o these_o as_o be_v say_v be_v the_o worst_a of_o all_o some_o consent_n and_o agree_v to_o marry_v those_o who_o they_o have_v defile_v but_o yet_o this_o do_v not_o satisfy_v for_o the_o fornication_n commit_v and_o therefore_o thou_o must_v yet_o acknowledge_v thyself_o to_o be_v impure_a quest_n 4_o who_o be_v guilty_a of_o adultery_n before_o god_n by_o reason_n of_o these_o false_a pretence_n or_o what_o pretext_n of_o uncleanness_n do_v the_o son_n of_o belial_n make_v unto_o themselves_o who_o shall_v notwithstanding_o be_v condemn_v by_o god_n for_o adultery_n first_o those_o who_o marry_v in_o unlawful_a and_o prohibit_v answ_n 1_o degree_n as_o they_o be_v not_o link_v by_o god_n but_o against_o his_o law_n so_o they_o can_v expect_v any_o other_o verdict_n than_o the_o 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have_v free_v we_o from_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n and_o how_o he_o enable_v we_o in_o some_o weak_a measure_n to_o obey_v he_o in_o that_o which_o be_v good_a ans_fw-fr 2_o second_o but_o in_o all_o these_o time_n whatsoever_o we_o see_v in_o ourselves_o we_o must_v add_v we_o be_v yet_o but_o unprofitable_a servant_n luk_n 17.10_o &_o we_o have_v not_o as_o yet_o attain_v unto_o that_o perfection_n we_o ought_v to_o have_v phil._n 3.12.13_o happy_a be_v that_o man_n who_o seem_v little_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n but_o great_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o other_o who_o shine_v unto_o other_o &_o yet_o seem_v dark_a unto_o himself_o and_o in_o that_o regard_n despise_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n quest_n 4_o the_o sweet_a music_n be_v a_o man_n own_o praise_n and_o therefore_o how_o may_v our_o heart_n and_o ear_n be_v stop_v against_o these_o bewitch_a enchantment_n what_o shall_v we_o do_v to_o be_v preserve_v both_o from_o the_o flattery_n of_o other_o and_o from_o affectation_n in_o 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man_n descend_v he_o shall_v never_o be_v satisfy_v sect._n 3_o §_o 3._o our_o daily_a bread_n quest_n 1_o why_o do_v we_o pray_v for_o our_o bread_n answ_n 1_o first_o negative_o not_o because_o we_o challenge_v it_o at_o god_n hand_n as_o our_o right_n quest_n 2_o second_o affirmative_o for_o these_o cause_n follow_v i._o because_o we_o do_v not_o desire_v great_a thing_n but_o only_o such_o as_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o ourselves_o ii_o because_o they_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o our_o labour_n and_o therefore_o by_o prayer_n we_o desire_v a_o blessing_n from_o god_n upon_o our_o endeavour_n and_o affair_n iii_o because_o they_o be_v so_o necessary_a for_o we_o that_o ordinary_o our_o life_n can_v not_o subsist_v without_o they_o iv_o because_o by_o the_o divine_a and_o eternal_a providence_n of_o god_n our_o lot_n and_o portion_n in_o temporal_a thing_n be_v appoint_v prosperity_n and_o promotion_n come_v neither_o from_o the_o east_n not_o from_o the_o west_n but_o from_o the_o 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whatsoever_o our_o good_a god_n have_v decree_v concern_v we_o five_o yet_o notwithstanding_o this_o resolution_n we_o pray_v unto_o he_o and_o must_v continue_v pray_v until_o his_o bless_a will_n be_v reveal_v in_o and_o upon_o we_o and_o that_o for_o these_o two_o reason_n i._o lest_o we_o shall_v be_v want_v unto_o ourselves_o by_o our_o remissness_n ii_o lest_o we_o shall_v be_v culpable_a before_o god_n for_o our_o neglect_n or_o that_o we_o do_v our_o endeavour_n we_o may_v be_v free_a from_o blame_n before_o our_o heavenly_a father_n quest_n 4_o how_o or_o by_o what_o mean_n may_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o our_o prayer_n shall_v be_v hear_v in_o temporal_a thing_n answ_n 1_o first_o if_o we_o ourselves_o use_v the_o mean_n diligent_o which_o god_n require_v namely_o gate_n or_o endeavour_n and_o prayer_n then_o we_o may_v expect_v a_o merciful_a success_n from_o god_n answ_n 2_o second_o if_o we_o ourselves_o belong_v unto_o god_n than_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n belong_v and_o be_v unto_o we_o yea_o and_o amen_o in_o jesus_n christ_n answ_n 3_o three_o if_o we_o lay_v no_o stumble_a block_n in_o the_o lord_n way_n thus_o david_n constrain_v god_n to_o take_v the_o rod_n of_o correction_n in_o his_o hand_n 2._o sam._n 12._o thus_o christ_n complain_v that_o he_o will_v have_v be_v gracious_a unto_o jerusalem_n but_o they_o will_v not_o matthew_z 23.37_o so_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v bestow_v yea_o shower_v his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o people_n but_o their_o sin_n hinder_v and_o withhold_v good_a thing_n from_o they_o jerem._n 5.25_o malach._n 3.10_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o desire_v that_o the_o lord_n may_v hear_v and_o answer_v gracious_o our_o request_n we_o must_v leave_v all_o sin_n and_o labour_n in_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n answ_n 4_o four_o if_o the_o thing_n we_o beg_v be_v for_o our_o good_a comfort_n and_o profit_n then_o we_o may_v expect_v a_o merciful_a grant_n of_o it_o otherwise_o not_o for_o our_o all-wise-god_n will_v not_o give_v we_o a_o stone_n instead_o of_o bread_n verse_n 12_o verse_n 12._o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o debt_n as_o we_o forgive_v our_o debtor_n sect._n 1_o §_o 1._o and_o forgive_v we_o quest_n 1_o what_o method_n do_v our_o saviour_n use_v or_o observe_v in_o this_o prayer_n first_o some_o say_v christ_n handle_v those_o thing_n answ_n 1_o first_o which_o belong_v unto_o himself_o second_o which_o concern_v ourselves_o in_o which_o he_o lay_v down_o 1._o natural_a thing_n 2._o spiritual_a thing_n answ_n 2_o second_o some_o say_v christ_n handle_v first_o divine_a thing_n in_o the_o three_o former_a petition_n second_o humane_a thing_n in_o the_o four_o petition_n three_o diabolical_a thing_n in_o the_o two_o last_o petition_n answ_n 3_o three_o some_o say_v that_o we_o pray_v for_o good_a thing_n first_o in_o four_o affirmative_a petition_n against_o evil_a thing_n in_o the_o second_o place_n in_o two_o negative_a petition_n and_o unto_o these_o i_o assent_n what_o be_v observable_a in_o this_o petition_n answ_n two_o thing_n quest_n 2_o first_o the_o petition_z wherein_o be_v 1_o the_o debt_n our_o debt_n 2_o the_o remission_n of_o the_o debt_n forgive_v we_o our_o debt_n second_o the_o condition_n as_o we_o forgive_v our_o debtor_n what_o be_v this_o debt_n sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d luke_n 11.4_o and_o hence_o ever_o and_o anon_o in_o the_o scripture_n we_o read_v of_o the_o remission_n quest_n 3_o of_o sin_n as_o also_o in_o the_o apostle_n creed_n answ_n object_n a_o debt_n be_v that_o which_o a_o man_n owe_v unto_o another_o and_o therefore_o if_o our_o sin_n be_v debt_n it_o will_v follow_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o sin_n for_o a_o man_n ought_v to_o pay_v his_o debt_n there_o be_v a_o threefold_a debt_n first_o direct_v and_o this_o debt_n be_v obedience_n a_o a_o which_o we_o owe_v indeed_o unto_o god_n for_o we_o be_v debtor_n unto_o god_n to_o live_v according_a to_o the_o spirit_n ro._n 8.12_o second_o per_fw-la 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be_v lawful_a for_o he_o to_o steal_v hereafter_o but_o that_o his_o bypass_a theft_n may_v be_v pardon_v or_o as_o a_o debtor_n when_o his_o day_n be_v past_a entreat_v favour_n and_o forbearance_n for_o the_o time_n bypass_a and_o promise_v to_o pay_v all_o short_o and_o thus_o we_o proper_o desire_v in_o these_o word_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v forgive_v we_o the_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n as_o the_o king_n pardon_v murder_n and_o homicide_n why_o do_v our_o saviour_n call_v this_o a_o debt_n quest_n 5_o first_o that_o we_o may_v know_v sin_n to_o be_v the_o answ_n 1_o cause_n of_o punishment_n second_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o all_o be_v answ_n 2_o abolish_v together_o namely_o both_o the_o cause_n
way_n to_o deceive_v we_o when_o god_n leave_v we_o in_o his_o power_n or_o unto_o his_o will_n but_o of_o this_o much_o have_v be_v speak_v before_o chap._n 4._o §_o 2._o but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a sect._n 2_o what_o do_v we_o general_o pray_v against_o in_o these_o quest_n 1_o word_n answ_n 1_o first_o see_v that_o sathan_n go_v about_o like_o a_o roare_v lion_n seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v we_o therefore_o pray_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v gracious_o keep_v protect_v and_o defend_v we_o from_o he_o and_o all_o his_o deceit_n bait_n allurement_n and_o temptation_n and_o that_o if_o he_o shall_v ensnare_v or_o entrap_v we_o by_o his_o craft_n and_o subtlety_n that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o free_v we_o and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o his_o power_n second_o we_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v preserve_v answ_n 2_o we_o from_o sin_n and_o every_o evil_a work_n and_o not_o suffer_v we_o to_o fall_v thereinto_o and_o if_o we_o shall_v be_v overcome_v by_o any_o sin_n that_o he_o will_v free_v and_o redeem_v we_o therefrom_o and_o enable_v we_o to_o cease_v from_o evil_a and_o to_o do_v good_a to_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o to_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n three_o we_o pray_v here_o against_o all_o evil_n answ_n 3_o to_o wit_n i_o against_o the_o evil_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v namely_o eternal_a punishment_n and_o condemnation_n ii_o against_o the_o evil_n loss_n cross_n casualty_n and_o danger_n of_o this_o life_n both_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a both_o external_a and_o internal_a and_o if_o we_o be_v subject_v under_o any_o of_o these_o evil_n that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o take_v it_o away_o from_o we_o principal_o if_o he_o see_v that_o it_o be_v perilous_a or_o pernicious_a and_o not_o profitable_a or_o beneficial_a unto_o we_o four_o because_o we_o often_o desire_v many_o answ_n 4_o thing_n which_o we_o think_v be_v good_a and_o profitable_a for_o we_o and_o to_o be_v free_v from_o many_o thing_n which_o we_o think_v be_v evil_a and_o hurtful_a yet_o because_o we_o do_v not_o know_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v what_o they_o may_v prove_v we_o therefore_o desire_v that_o the_o lord_n who_o call_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o as_o though_o they_o be_v and_o know_v as_o well_o what_o be_v to_o come_v as_o what_o be_v present_a will_v preserve_v we_o and_o withhold_v all_o thing_n from_o we_o which_o he_o see_v and_o know_v to_o be_v evil_a for_o we_o five_o if_o it_o seem_v not_o good_a unto_o god_n to_o answ_n 5_o take_v the_o temptation_n or_o buffet_v of_o satan_n from_o we_o or_o to_o free_v we_o from_o any_o affliction_n which_o lie_v upon_o we_o then_o we_o desire_v that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o patience_n obedience_n consolation_n and_o hope_v lest_o otherwise_o that_o which_o he_o send_v unto_o we_o or_o lay_v upon_o we_o for_o our_o good_a shall_v become_v evil_a unto_o we_o six_o because_o all_o our_o protection_n preservation_n answ_n 6_o and_o deliverance_n in_o this_o life_n be_v imperfect_a we_o be_v no_o soon_o free_v from_o one_o evil_a and_o temptation_n but_o we_o fall_v into_o another_o we_o therefore_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v bring_v we_o unto_o that_o place_n life_n and_o kingdom_n where_o we_o may_v be_v full_o and_o perfect_o deliver_v from_o all_o danger_n temptation_n and_o evil_a for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n quest_n 2_o what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a answ_n 1_o first_o some_o expound_v this_o of_o the_o neuter_n gender_n de_fw-fr omni_fw-la malo_fw-la futuro_fw-la vel_fw-la praesenti_fw-la august_n s_o of_o all_o evil_a whether_o present_a upon_o we_o or_o to_o come_v answ_n 2_o second_o some_o expound_v this_o of_o the_o masculine_a gender_n de_fw-fr malo_fw-la illo_fw-la of_o that_o evil_a one_o the_o devil_n thus_o chrysostome_n and_o beza_n sup_v and_o that_o for_o these_o reason_n i._o because_o he_o be_v the_o tempter_n and_o therefore_o as_o in_o the_o former_a word_n we_o pray_v against_o temptation_n so_o in_o these_o against_o the_o author_n thereof_o satan_n ii_o because_n say_v beza_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v rather_o signify_v the_o person_n than_o the_o thing_n but_o beza_n himself_o do_v rather_o ascribe_v it_o to_o the_o thing_n then_o to_o the_o person_n upon_o 1_o john_n 5.19_o yea_o our_o saviour_n himself_o do_v attribute_v it_o sometime_o to_o thing_n a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o the_o heart_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bringetb_n forth_o evil_a thing_n 12.35_o thing_n mat._n 12.35_o iii_o because_o the_o masculine_a article_n be_v here_o add_v and_o not_o the_o neuter_n iv_o because_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v satan_n elsewhere_o as_o mat._n 13.19_o 38._o and_o 1_o john_n 2.13_o 14._o and_o 3.12_o v._o because_o tertullian_n lib._n de_fw-la fuga_fw-la render_v it_o malignum_fw-la deliver_v we_o from_o that_o malicious_a creature_n who_o be_v set_v upon_o a_o mischief_n answ_n 3_o three_o we_o need_v not_o contend_v much_o about_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n whether_o we_o expound_v it_o of_o the_o neuter_n gender_n or_o of_o the_o masculine_a see_v they_o come_v both_o unto_o one_o that_o be_v it_o matter_n not_o much_o whether_o we_o understand_v by_o evil_a that_o evil_a one_o satan_n or_o those_o evil_n which_o proceed_v from_o he_o as_o it_o be_v most_o general_o interpret_v quest_n 3_o what_o be_v the_o evil_a one_o who_o from_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v deliver_v answ_n 1_o first_o he_o be_v a_o tempter_n mat._n 4.3_o the_o tempter_n come_v unto_o he_o in_o which_o title_n we_o may_v observe_v these_o thing_n i._o he_o tempt_v the_o best_a and_o spare_v none_o he_o assault_v noah_n lot_n abraham_n david_n joseph_n job_n paul_n peter_n yea_o adam_n in_o paradise_n and_o christ_n in_o the_o wilderness_n ii_o he_o ensnare_v the_o wicked_a take_v they_o captive_a at_o his_o will_n 2_o tim._n 2.26_o iii_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o sin_n john_n 8.44_o and_o 1_o john_n 3.8.10_o who_o sow_n the_o seed_n of_o all_o iniquity_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n mat._n 13.25_o iv_o the_o place_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o habitation_n of_o satan_n revel_v 2.9_o 13._o and_o 3.9_o v._o he_o hinder_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o word_n mat._n 13.19_o 1_o thess_n 2.18_o answ_n 2_o second_o he_o be_v a_o liar_n john_n 8.44_o and_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n in_o who_o mouth_n be_v as_o many_o untruth_n as_o word_n all_o his_o promise_n of_o good_a which_o he_o make_v unto_o we_o be_v like_o the_o promise_n of_o knowledge_n which_o he_o make_v unto_o adam_n three_o he_o be_v a_o accuser_n who_o when_o he_o have_v answ_n 3_o tempt_v we_o unto_o sin_n than_o he_o accuse_v we_o unto_o god_n luke_n 10.18_o revel_v 12.9_o 10._o four_o he_o desire_v to_o destroy_v we_o in_o this_o answ_n 4_o title_n of_o destroyer_n we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o these_o thing_n he_o be_v a_o murderer_n and_o destroyer_n from_o the_o beginning_n john_n 8.44_o ii_o he_o be_v like_o a_o roar_a lion_n who_o seek_v up_o and_o down_o who_o he_o may_v devour_v 1_o pet._n 5.8_o iii_o he_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o destroyer_n apoc._n 9.11_o although_o i_o think_v that_o there_o this_o be_v the_o name_n of_o antichrist_n not_o of_o the_o devil_n how_o do_v the_o devil_n tempt_v and_o assault_v we_o quest_n 4_o that_o know_v it_o we_o may_v learn_v to_o avoid_v he_o satan_n come_v unto_o we_o sometime_o clothe_v answ_n sometime_o arm_v first_o sometime_o the_o devil_n come_v unto_o we_o clothe_v and_o that_o with_o the_o show_n 1._o sometime_o of_o pleasure_n 2._o sometime_o of_o riches_n 3._o sometime_o of_o glory_n and_o honour_n 4._o sometime_o of_o humane_a law_n 5._o sometime_o of_o honesty_n 6._o sometime_o of_o religion_n tempt_v unto_o curiosity_n and_o superstition_n second_o sometime_o the_o devil_n come_v against_o we_o arm_v and_o that_o 1._o sometime_o assault_v we_o by_o the_o good_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n 2._o sometime_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o evil_a thing_n 3._o sometime_o by_o the_o example_n of_o other_o 4._o sometime_o by_o the_o counsel_n of_o wise_a man_n or_o persuasion_n of_o friend_n 5._o sometime_o by_o the_o power_n of_o our_o own_o affection_n and_o lust_n and_o therefore_o how_o hard_o be_v it_o for_o we_o to_o resist_v he_o yea_o how_o impossible_a of_o ourselves_o to_o overcome_v he_o wherefore_o let_v we_o walk_v circumspect_o and_o pray_v fervent_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v we_o from_o this_o evil_a one_o how_o do_v it_o appear_v that_o the_o lord_n both_o can_v quest_n 5_o and_o will_v deliver_v his_o child_n when_o they_o pray_v unto_o he_o both_o from_o tentation_n and_o affliction_n both_o from_o evil_n and_o
kingdom_n and_o power_n of_o all_o be_v he_o and_o therefore_o he_o alone_o can_v give_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v cartwr_fw-mi ibid._n answ_n 3_o three_o because_o otherwise_o the_o lord_n prayer_n shall_v not_o be_v a_o perfect_a platform_n for_o the_o understanding_n hereof_o observe_v that_o unto_o a_o perfect_a prayer_n two_o thing_n be_v require_v namely_o i._o to_o begin_v in_o faith_n so_o here_o we_o begin_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n ii_o to_o end_n in_o praise_n and_o thanks_n and_o glory_n unto_o god_n as_o here_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o to_o take_v away_o this_o conclusion_n be_v to_o make_v this_o most_o perfect_a form_n of_o prayer_n imperfect_a and_o without_o any_o praise_n or_o thansgiving_n unto_o god_n answ_n 4_o four_o because_o our_o saviour_n have_v make_v we_o solicitous_a and_o sorrowful_a by_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o enemy_n in_o the_o former_a word_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a he_o do_v therefore_o in_o these_o word_n encourage_v we_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n etc._n etc._n that_o we_o may_v not_o fear_v or_o be_v dismay_v erasm_n sup_v a_o chrysost_n ex_fw-la aurea_fw-la catenâ_fw-la quest_n 2_o be_v there_o no_o king_n in_o the_o world_n but_o god_n that_o our_o saviour_n say_v for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n answ_n there_o be_v many_o king_n but_o they_o be_v all_o subordinate_a the_o true_a kingdom_n be_v only_o in_o god_n who_o be_v the_o transcendent_a lord_n or_o king_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o lord_n paramount_n or_o the_o only_a true_a and_o independent_a king_n read_v for_o the_o proof_n hereof_o psal_n 22.28_o etc._n etc._n and_o 24.7_o etc._n etc._n and_o 29.10_o and_o 103.19_o and_o rev._n 17.14_o and_o 19.16_o and_o 1_o tim._n 1.17_o and_o 6.15_o how_o do_v it_o appear_v that_o god_n be_v the_o only_a quest_n 3_o true_a independent_a king_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n first_o because_o he_o create_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n answ_n 1_o and_o earth_n second_o because_o he_o provide_v for_o all_o creature_n answ_n 2_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o thing_n look_v up_o unto_o he_o for_o their_o food_n three_o because_o he_o give_v and_o establish_v answ_n 3_o law_n unto_o all_o the_o world_n four_o and_o all_o king_n and_o governor_n be_v answ_n 4_o his_o deputy_n and_o viceroy_n rom._n 13.1_o etc._n etc._n five_o because_o he_o have_v but_o only_o one_o kingdom_n answ_n 5_o viz._n in_o earth_n spiritual_a and_o militant_a in_o heaven_n eternal_a and_o triumphant_a how_o must_v we_o obey_v this_o king_n quest_n 4_o first_o acknowledge_v that_o thou_o be_v buy_v with_o answ_n 1_o a_o price_n and_o be_v whole_o he_o 1_o cor._n 6.20_o second_o deny_v thyself_o offer_v up_o and_o devote_v answ_n 2_o thyself_o whole_o unto_o the_o lord_n rom._n 12.1_o three_o look_v unto_o the_o law_n and_o ordinance_n answ_n 3_o of_o this_o king_n meditate_v upon_o they_o observe_v they_o and_o direct_v thy_o life_n by_o they_o four_o let_v his_o service_n and_o obedience_n be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o whole_a life_n strive_v careful_o answ_n 4_o as_o long_o as_o thou_o live_v to_o avoid_v whatsoever_o thy_o lord_n forbid_v thou_o and_o to_o obey_v whatsoever_o he_o require_v of_o thou_o that_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n and_o bring_v forth_o new_a obedience_n thou_o may_v become_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o 2_o cor._n 5.9_o 17._o what_o may_v we_o expect_v from_o this_o king_n if_o we_o quest_n 5_o thus_o labour_v to_o serve_v he_o answ_n our_o expectation_n do_v concern_v either_o first_o this_o life_n wherein_o we_o hope_v for_o and_o expect_v thing_n belong_v either_o unto_o the_o body_n which_o be_v twofold_a namely_o both_o providence_n in_o all_o needful_a temporal_a thing_n for_o if_o we_o serve_v he_o sure_o we_o shall_v be_v feed_v protection_n from_o all_o evil_a whether_o enemy_n danger_n casualty_n sickness_n or_o whatsoever_o soul_n to_o wit_n the_o internal_a and_o spiritual_a kingdom_n of_o grace_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n phil._n 4.7_o and_o joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o new_a strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o live_v whole_o unto_o the_o lord_n gal._n 2_o 20._o second_o the_o life_n to_o come_v to_o wit_n that_o eternal_a immortal_a incorruptible_a &_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o heaven_n for_o which_o we_o cry_v daily_o with_o the_o saint_n under_o the_o altar_n how_o long_a lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o defer_v thy_o come_n 6.10_o come_n rev._n 6.10_o and_o with_o saint_n paul_n groan_n so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v absent_a from_o it_o 8._o it_o 2_o cor._n 5.2_o 4_o 8._o desire_v from_o our_o heart_n to_o be_v dissolve_v that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v it_o 1.23_o it_o phil._n 1.23_o sect._n 4_o §_o 4._o and_o the_o power_n we_o desire_v here_o that_o we_o may_v obey_v the_o will_n of_o god_n observe_v and_o be_v free_v from_o all_o evil_a because_o god_n be_v able_a to_o do_v this_o for_o we_o whereby_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o that_o god_n omnipotency_n be_v the_o foundation_n both_o of_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n and_o prayer_n as_o appear_v by_o these_o three_o particular_n first_o he_o who_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n whatsoever_o he_o will_v be_v to_o be_v pray_v unto_o but_o god_n be_v such_o a_o one_o second_o he_o who_o can_v be_v avenge_v of_o we_o when_o and_o as_o he_o please_v be_v to_o be_v fear_v but_o god_n be_v such_o a_o one_o three_o he_o who_o can_v supply_v all_o our_o want_n and_o relieve_v we_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n and_o deliver_v we_o from_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o danger_n he_o be_v to_o be_v trust_v unto_o but_o god_n be_v such_o a_o one_o therefore_o his_o omnipotency_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o prayer_n obedience_n and_o trust_v who_o must_v fear_v the_o omnipotency_n and_o power_n quest._n 1_o of_o god_n first_o rebel_n and_o disobedient_a person_n if_o the_o answ_n 1_o love_n of_o god_n will_v not_o draw_v they_o then_o let_v the_o power_n of_o god_n affright_v and_o terrify_v they_o for_o he_o be_v able_a to_o take_v vengeance_n of_o they_o and_o although_o with_o much_o long_o suffer_v and_o patience_n he_o endure_v they_o long_o two_o pet._n 3.9_o yet_o at_o last_o he_o will_v certain_o pour_v out_o his_o wrath_n upon_o they_o rom._n 2.5_o when_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o endure_v his_o anger_n answ_n 2_o second_o the_o righteous_a shall_v fear_v to_o offend_v god_n remember_v these_o thing_n 1._o god_n be_v able_a to_o withhold_v good_a thing_n from_o they_o if_o they_o sin_n against_o he_o 2._o god_n be_v able_a to_o bring_v evil_a thing_n upon_o they_o if_o they_o provoke_v he_o 3._o god_n can_v bring_v a_o spiritual_a weakness_n upon_o they_o by_o withdraw_v his_o grace_n from_o they_o for_o a_o time_n as_o he_o do_v from_o hezekiah_n 2_o chron._n 32.31_o 4._o they_o be_v not_o strong_a then_o god_n to_o tie_v his_o hand_n when_o his_o wrath_n be_v kindle_v 1_o cor._n 10.22_o quest_n 2_o if_o god_n be_v able_a always_o to_o hear_v and_o help_v then_o how_o come_v it_o to_o pass_v that_o sometime_o he_o hear_v not_o and_o sometime_o hear_v yea_o sometime_o help_v not_o and_o sometime_o help_v answ_n 1_o first_o it_o be_v true_a that_o sometime_o god_n hear_v not_o but_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v not_o because_o he_o can_v but_o for_o some_o other_o cause_n namely_o 1._o because_o he_o who_o pray_v unto_o he_o please_v he_o not_o in_o his_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o therefore_o his_o prayer_n return_v back_o again_o as_o a_o abomination_n unto_o god_n 2._o because_o the_o petition_n which_o be_v pour_v forth_o please_v he_o not_o be_v either_o wicked_a or_o worldly_a or_o malicious_a or_o vain_a and_o not_o heavenly_a 3_o because_o the_o thing_n pray_v for_o be_v not_o particular_o fit_a or_o convenient_a for_o the_o person_n pray_v in_o regard_n of_o some_o circumstance_n or_o at_o least_o because_o it_o be_v not_o best_o for_o he_o but_o god_n see_v something_o which_o be_v better_o in_o one_o of_o these_o regard_n namely_o either_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o glory_n or_o second_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n or_o three_o for_o thyself_o to_o wit_n either_o i._o for_o the_o trial_n of_o thy_o patience_n or_o ii_o for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o exercise_v of_o thy_o faith_n or._n iii_o for_o the_o augmentation_n and_o increase_v of_o thy_o experience_n grace_n strength_n etc._n etc._n answ_n 2_o second_o if_o it_o be_v a_o righteous_a man_n that_o pray_v god_n always_o hear_v he_o in_o as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v good_a for_o he_o and_o never_o deny_v his_o request_n yea_o observe_v i._o unto_o god_n nothing_o be_v impossible_a to_o do_v ii_o for_o the_o good_a
nothing_o be_v too_o much_o to_o be_v do_v and_o therefore_o happy_a be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o righteous_a in_o his_o prayer_n james_n 5.16_o for_o that_o be_v his_o cornucopia_n first_o want_v thou_o temporal_a good_a thing_n then_o pray_v and_o they_o shall_v be_v give_v second_o desire_v thou_o freedom_n from_o evil_n then_o pray_v for_o there_o be_v no_o time_n too_o late_o for_o god_n to_o help_v james_n 5.16_o psal_n 90.3_o three_o desire_v thou_o to_o be_v preserve_v from_o temptation_n then_o pray_v and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n shall_v sustain_v thou_o 2_o cor._n 12.9_o four_o desire_v thou_o to_o be_v delive_o red_a from_o satan_n then_o watch_v and_o pray_v five_o do_v thou_o desire_v increase_n of_o grace_n peace_n of_o conscience_n then_o pray_v for_o it_o six_o do_v thou_o from_o thy_o heart_n desire_n that_o thy_o heart_n be_v make_v a_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o with_o thy_o heart_n pray_v unto_o god_n first_o to_o purge_v and_o then_o to_o possess_v thy_o soul_n prov._n 21.1_o rom._n 8.22_o sect._n 5_o §_o 5._o and_o the_o glory_n our_o saviour_n in_o these_o word_n show_v that_o god_n glory_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v before_o all_o other_o thing_n and_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o do_v all_o thing_n to_o his_o glory_n but_o of_o this_o we_o have_v speak_v before_o vers_fw-la 9_o §_o 6._o amen_n sect._n 6_o what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o this_o word_n quest_n answ_n it_o be_v use_v three_o manner_n of_o way_n namely_o first_o by_o way_n of_o asseveration_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v render_v certè_fw-la very_o thus_o christ_n often_o amen_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o that_o be_v very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o second_o by_o way_n of_o profess_v and_o thus_o it_o be_v render_v fiat_fw-la it_o shall_v be_v do_v or_o i_o believe_v it_o to_o be_v true_a three_o by_o way_n of_o pray_v and_o thus_o it_o be_v render_v fiat_fw-la so_o be_v it_o and_o this_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o amen_o in_o this_o place_n verse_n 14._o for_o verse_n 14_o if_o you_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n your_o heavenly_a father_n will_v also_o forgive_v you_o for_o if_o you_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n why_o be_v this_o petition_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n only_o repeat_v quest_n 1_o first_o this_o petition_n be_v repeat_v for_o the_o difficulty_n answ_n 1_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v it_o be_v so_o hard_a a_o thing_n unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n to_o forgive_v that_o our_o saviour_n do_v second_v the_o prayer_n with_o a_o promise_n of_o pardon_n from_o god_n in_o this_o verse_n second_o this_o petition_n be_v repeat_v for_o the_o necessity_n answ_n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n enjoin_v when_o be_v this_o duty_n of_o forgive_a necessary_a quest_n 2_o first_o it_o be_v necessary_a always_o so_o long_o as_o we_o answ_n 1_o live_v because_o god_n require_v it_o of_o we_o and_o because_o it_o be_v please_v unto_o he_o second_o it_o be_v particular_o necessary_a in_o the_o answ_n 2_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o in_o a_o double_a regard_n i._o because_o then_o we_o be_v to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o stand_v in_o need_n that_o all_o our_o sin_n shall_v be_v abolish_v and_o blot_v out_o now_o if_o we_o desire_v that_o god_n shall_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o we_o must_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o our_o brethren_n and_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v forgive_v of_o god_n we_o must_v forgive_v they_o ii_o because_n than_o we_o be_v to_o be_v unite_v into_o one_o body_n and_o to_o be_v make_v one_o bread_n and_o therefore_o reconciliation_n be_v then_o principal_o necessary_a how_o be_v this_o brotherly_a union_n and_o concord_n to_o quest_n 3_o be_v wrought_v and_o continue_v first_o let_v he_o who_o have_v do_v the_o wrong_a answ_n 1_o and_o injury_n humble_v himself_o and_o make_v restitution_n and_o satsfaction_n for_o his_o wrong_n do_v second_o let_v those_o who_o be_v injure_v and_o answ_n 2_o wrong_v bury_v all_o injury_n and_o wrong_n in_o the_o grave_n of_o oblivion_n three_o let_v they_o embrace_v 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our_o head_n wherein_o he_o do_v point_n out_o three_o christian_a duty_n unto_o we_o quid_fw-la enim_fw-la aliud_fw-la jejunare_fw-la nisi_fw-la à _fw-la malo_fw-la declinare_fw-la faciem_fw-la lavare_fw-la nisi_fw-la bonum_fw-la facere_fw-la caput_fw-la ungere_fw-la ni_fw-fr si_fw-la totum_fw-la deo_fw-la tribuere_fw-la what_o be_v mean_v by_o fast_v but_o only_o to_o turn_v and_o abstain_v from_o evil_a what_o other_o thing_n be_v mean_v by_o wash_v the_o face_n then_o only_o to_o do_v good_a and_o what_o can_v the_o anoint_v of_o the_o head_n signify_v but_o this_o that_o we_o must_v dedicate_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o honour_n unto_o he_o in_o every_o good_a work_n we_o do_v sect._n 2_o §_o 2._o when_o thou_o fast_o our_o saviour_n here_o do_v not_o take_v away_o the_o object_n but_o still_o grant_v the_o use_n thereof_o that_o be_v he_o do_v not_o forbid_v fast_v because_o hypocrite_n abuse_v it_o but_o do_v notwithstanding_o 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127.3_o it_o will_v not_o suffer_v a_o man_n to_o sleep_v ii_o because_o it_o alienates_v and_o estrange_v the_o heart_n from_o god_n 1._o tim._n 6.9_o iii_o because_o it_o derogate_v from_o god_n as_o though_o he_o will_v not_o or_o can_v not_o or_o know_v not_o how_o to_o provide_v for_o we_o iu_o because_o it_o be_v unprofitable_a in_o a_o double_a regard_n namely_o first_o we_o can_v by_o our_o care_n add_v one_o cubit_n to_o our_o stature_n mat._n 6.27_o second_o because_o god_n will_v provide_v for_o we_o without_o our_o care_n luke_n 12.30_o five_o christ_n exhort_v we_o to_o seek_v heavenly_a thing_n before_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o for_o these_o reason_n i._o because_o our_o treasure_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o our_o heart_n shall_v be_v there_o ii_o because_o heaven_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o the_o great_a importance_n and_o weight_n unto_o we_o both_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o loss_n &_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o gain_n 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clear_a that_o he_o who_o reprove_v sin_n in_o another_o and_o retain_v it_o in_o himself_o do_v it_o neither_o because_o sin_n be_v perilous_a nor_o because_o sin_n be_v a_o horrid_a thing_n nor_o because_o he_o desire_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n but_o only_o out_o of_o hatred_n to_o the_o person_n who_o he_o reprove_v or_o some_o supercilious_a humour_n and_o therefore_o those_o who_o â—re_n guilty_a themselves_o ought_v not_o to_o reprehend_v other_o who_o be_v faulty_a here_o question_n 2_o first_o those_o who_o condemn_v the_o sin_n of_o other_o answer_v 1_o but_o examine_v not_o their_o own_o as_o for_o example_n 1._o the_o prodigal_a condemn_v the_o covetous_a and_o he_o the_o prodigal_a but_o neither_o of_o they_o look_v to_o examine_v themselves_o or_o their_o own_o way_n 2._o the_o drunkard_n reprove_v the_o adulterer_n and_o be_v reprove_v by_o he_o again_o but_o neither_o of_o they_o blame_v or_o amend_v themselves_o second_o profane_a person_n be_v here_o to_o be_v blame_v 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2_o tim._n 1.9_o it_o be_v not_o give_v contra_fw-la justum_fw-la answer_v for_o the_o apostle_n there_o speak_v of_o the_o threaten_n curse_n and_o commination_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v not_o denounce_v against_o the_o righteous_a but_o charity_n and_o love_n suffice_v without_o work_n object_n 3_o and_o therefore_o they_o be_v needless_a certain_o it_o be_v most_o true_a that_o love_n suffice_v for_o it_o be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n rom._n 13.10_o but_o first_o answer_n not_o feign_v love_v which_o consist_v in_o word_n only_o but_o that_o which_o be_v in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n 1._o john_n 3.18_o second_o not_o a_o pretend_a love_n unto_o christ_n in_o his_o own_o person_n but_o a_o love_n extend_v also_o unto_o his_o member_n matth._n 25.45_o three_o we_o can_v love_v christ_n except_o we_o obey_v he_o if_o you_o love_v i_o say_v christ_n keep_v my_o commandment_n john_n 14.15_o where_o we_o see_v that_o according_a to_o our_o saviour_n himself_o there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a love_n of_o he_o without_o obedience_n to_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n quest_n 3_o be_v this_o the_o whole_a scope_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v to_o other_o as_o we_o will_v they_o shall_v do_v unto_o we_o that_o our_o saviour_n here_o say_v this_o be_v the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n answer_n christ_n reprehend_v the_o pharise_n that_o he_o may_v reduce_v they_o the_o better_a from_o their_o superstition_n for_o first_o they_o place_v the_o marrow_n of_o the_o law_n in_o ceremony_n as_o in_o their_o phylactery_n and_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o tradition_n of_o the_o elder_n and_o the_o like_o 16.14_o like_o mat._n 23.5.23_o &_o 15.2.9_o luke_n 16.14_o second_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o neglect_v judgement_n and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n math._n 23.1.23_o three_o hence_o the_o prophet_n call_v they_o from_o ceremony_n esay_n 1.11_o and_o 58.1.2_o amos_n 5.22_o deut._n 10.16_o and_o 30.6_o and_o this_o be_v the_o scope_n of_o christ_n to_o 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indeed_o do_v include_v these_o three_o faith_n hope_n and_o love_n but_o the_o scripture_n usual_o do_v insist_v principal_o upon_o love_n unto_o our_o neighbour_n because_o therein_o we_o most_o common_o fail_v and_o in_o the_o other_o be_v hypocritical_o false_a man_n fain_o to_o have_v much_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o strong_a and_o sure_a hope_n of_o salvation_n and_o yet_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n be_v unjust_a unto_o man_n and_o therefore_o both_o the_o master_n and_o the_o disciple_n recite_v the_o law_n recite_v only_o the_o second_o table_n matth._n 19.19_o rom._n 13.9_o quest_n 5_o if_o the_o whole_a law_n and_o prophet_n consist_v in_o this_o short_a precept_n thou_o shall_v do_v unto_o other_o as_o thou_o will_v have_v they_o to_o do_v unto_o thou_o then_o what_o need_v so_o many_o book_n and_o prophet_n and_o epistle_n and_o sermon_n as_o there_o be_v answer_n certain_o the_o prophet_n and_o sermon_n of_o the_o preacher_n speak_v nothing_o against_o this_o rule_n yea_o 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the_o like_a because_o our_o understanding_n be_v so_o blind_a our_o will_n so_o perverse_a and_o our_o nature_n so_o corrupt_a that_o we_o will_v not_o be_v instruct_v with_o general_a rule_n three_o ad_fw-la commone_fw-it faciendum_fw-la we_o be_v very_o forgetful_a and_o therefore_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o many_o law_n and_o rule_n and_o instruction_n and_o exhortation_n and_o all_o little_a enough_o whether_o be_v honesty_n and_o upright_a deal_n betwixt_o quest_n 6_o man_n and_o man_n praise_v and_o commend_v by_o god_n honesty_n be_v great_o esteem_v by_o god_n answer_n here_o observe_v that_o some_o attribute_n too_o much_o to_o honesty_n some_o derogate_a too_o much_o from_o it_o but_o the_o proper_a place_n thereof_o i_o conceive_v to_o be_v this_o first_o honesty_n be_v in_o itself_o a_o good_a thing_n and_o command_v to_o all_o man_n whatsoever_o thing_n be_v good_a whatsoever_o thing_n be_v honest_a etc._n etc._n labour_v after_o philip._n 4.8_o second_o honesty_n 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god_n who_o god_n have_v set_v over_o we_o john_n 4.36_o rom._n 1.13_o hebr._n 13.17_o in_o what_o work_n must_v we_o labour_v to_o abound_v question_n 5_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o abound_v in_o these_o two_o thing_n answer_v namely_o first_o in_o internal_a desire_n love_n and_o fervour_n of_o the_o heart_n towards_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a we_o must_v labour_v to_o increase_v daily_o in_o the_o love_n of_o every_o good_a thing_n and_o in_o zeal_n and_o in_o uprightness_n and_o in_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n second_o in_o externall_n action_n that_o be_v both_o 1._o in_o a_o abstinence_n from_o all_o evil_a work_n and_o 2._o in_o obedience_n unto_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o herein_o three_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v namely_o first_o we_o must_v obey_v every_o kind_n of_o good_a work_n whether_o belong_v to_o the_o first_o or_o second_o table_n second_o we_o must_v obey_v every_o good_a work_n in_o a_o frequent_a custom_n and_o assiduous_a and_o daily_a life_n 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ability_n of_o body_n and_o organ_n direct_v by_o these_o sense_n this_o we_o have_v by_o nature_n give_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o first_o creation_n answer_v 2_o second_o prudence_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v to_o do_v it_o aright_o that_o be_v so_o do_v it_o that_o we_o may_v please_v god_n by_o it_o this_o be_v not_o give_v unto_o we_o by_o nature_n for_o natural_o our_o understanding_n be_v obscure_v 1_o cor_n 2.14_o answer_v 3_o three_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o will_n now_o this_o by_o nature_n be_v absolute_o deprave_v for_o 1._o we_o can_v possible_o restrain_v or_o bridle_v ourselves_o from_o sin_n neither_o 2._o prick_n and_o spur_v our_o heart_n forward_o unto_o that_o which_o be_v good_a jerem._n 42.1_o and_o 43.2_o and_o 44.16_o question_n 5_o why_o must_v we_o labour_v to_o leave_v this_o corrupt_a estate_n of_o nature_n and_o be_v renew_v and_o regenerate_v answer_v 1_o first_o because_o until_o then_o we_o live_v in_o most_o dark_a and_o obscure_a ignorance_n so_o 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matter_n and_o substance_n thereof_o it_o be_v do_v either_o casual_o or_o cold_o or_o hypocritical_o and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v be_v extraordinary_a careful_a to_o be_v free_v from_o this_o wretched_a estate_n and_o condition_n of_o nature_n wherein_o we_o be_v four_o because_o so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v natural_a we_o answer_v 4_o be_v but_o cage_n of_o unclean_a bird_n in_o carnali_fw-la est_fw-la igâ—â—_n avaritiae_fw-la fator_fw-la luxuriae_fw-la tene_fw-la brae_fw-la ignorantiae_fw-la vermis_fw-la conscientiae_fw-la sitis_fw-la concupiscentâ—ae_fw-la in_o the_o natural_a and_o carnal_a man_n there_o be_v the_o fire_n of_o avarice_n the_o filth_n of_o luxury_n the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n 19_o august_n verse_n 19_o the_o worm_n of_o conscience_n and_o the_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n of_o concupiscence_n verse_n 19_o every_o tree_n that_o bring_v not_o forth_o good_a fruit_n be_v hew_v down_o and_o cast_v into_o the_o fire_n this_o commination_n or_o judgement_n may_v 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of_o this_o afterward_o answer_v 2_o second_o because_o he_o have_v need_n of_o christ_n his_o servant_n be_v sick_a which_o be_v a_o affliction_n unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o he_o come_v thus_o humble_o unto_o christ_n teach_v we_o observe_v that_o affliction_n lead_v we_o unto_o god_n or_o make_v we_o come_v humble_o unto_o he_o read_v these_o example_n number_n 21.5.6.7_o and_o 1_o samuel_n 7.7_o and_o 13.9_o question_n 2_o how_o do_v it_o appear_v that_o affliction_n draw_v we_o in_o humility_n unto_o god_n answer_n 1_o first_o because_o in_o prosperity_n we_o be_v proud_a puff_v up_o and_o self_n will_v sic_fw-la volo_fw-la sic_fw-la jubee_n but_o affliction_n pull_v we_o down_o as_o we_o see_v in_o rehoboam_n 2_o chron._n 12.1_o unto_o the_o 7._o verse_n and_o in_o jeroboam_fw-la 1_o king_n 13_o 4.6_o and_o in_o nabuchadnezzar_n daniel_n 4.27.34_o answer_n 2_o second_o because_o in_o prosperity_n the_o conscience_n be_v hard_a and_o bolt_v and_o fast_o lock_v against_o god_n 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forth_o according_a to_o his_o will_n 1_o john_n 5.14_o how_o must_v we_o pray_v question_n 4_o pray_v according_a to_o these_o three_o rule_n to_o wit_n answer_n first_o in_o general_n pray_v in_o faith_n for_o whatsoever_o thou_o rule_v 1_o desire_v matth._n 21.22_o james_n 1.5_o etc._n etc._n second_o when_o thou_o pray_v for_o spiritual_a grace_n rule_v 2_o pray_v thus_o namely_o 1._o beg_v they_o in_o the_o first_o place_n not_o as_o the_o poet_n say_v quaerenda_fw-la preunia_fw-la primum_fw-la but_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v sock_n first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o matth._n 6.33_o 2._o beg_v they_o
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capable_a to_o receive_v this_o oil_n and_o to_o understand_v this_o enlighten_v word_n and_o three_o then_o infuse_v this_o oil_n of_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a knowledge_n into_o our_o heart_n rom._n 5.5_o iu._n and_o hence_o come_v the_o effectual_a vocation_n when_o we_o answer_v to_o god_n call_v for_o first_o the_o word_n call_v we_o rom_n 10._o but_o we_o refuse_v to_o hear_v it_o esay_n 53.1_o second_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n open_v the_o heart_n enlighten_v the_o eye_n and_o give_v unto_o the_o mouth_n a_o taste_n and_o relish_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n but_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o relapse_n and_o fall_v from_o all_o these_o grace_n heb._n 6.4_o 5_o 6._o three_o the_o spirit_n do_v imprint_v stamp_n and_o set_v on_o the_o seal_n so_o seal_v we_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o our_o salvation_n 22._o salvation_n 1_o cor._n 1.21_o 22._o and_o be_v thus_o seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n we_o then_o believe_v ephes_n 1.13_o and_o thus_o we_o see_v that_o faith_n be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o word_n second_o faith_n be_v once_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n we_o be_v then_o confirm_v root_v ground_a and_o establish_v in_o the_o faith_n coloss_n 1.25_o and_o 2.6.7_o whence_o proceed_v i._o internal_a peace_n of_o conscience_n philippian_n 4.7_o and_o ii_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v rom._n 5.1_o and_o 14.17_o and_o 1_o pet._n 1.8_o and_o iii_o externall_n profession_n of_o christ_n religion_n and_o of_o our_o faith_n in_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 4.13_o and_o 1_o timoth_n 6.12_o three_o faith_n be_v wrought_v and_o infuse_v in_o we_o and_o we_o establish_v in_o faith_n than_o we_o be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_a both_o in_o heart_n and_o life_n for_o faith_n purge_v the_o heart_n act._n 15.9_o and_o the_o heart_n be_v purge_v the_o life_n will_v be_v pure_a wherefore_o faith_n be_v call_v a_o holy_a unction_n 1.21_o unction_n 2_o cor._n 1.21_o because_o from_o hence_o i._o we_o have_v victory_n both_o over_o sin_n rom._n 6.14_o sin_n shall_v no_o more_o have_v dominion_n over_o you_o because_o you_o be_v under_o grace_n and_o the_o world_n 1_o john_n 5.4_o this_o be_v the_o victory_n that_o overcom_v the_o world_n een_fw-mi your_o faith_n and_o the_o devil_n 1_o john_n 2.13_o and_o 1_o pet._n 5.9_o and_o rom._n 16.20_o ephes_n 6.16_o ii_o hence_o we_o have_v power_n of_o fructify_a in_o good_a work_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n and_o sanctification_n john_n 15.2.3_o and_o gal._n 5.6_o and_o therefore_o there_o be_v little_a sign_n of_o any_o faith_n where_o either_o sin_n reign_v or_o god_n be_v cold_o or_o remissy_a serve_v four_o faith_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o &_o root_v in_o we_o and_o we_o renew_v and_o sanctify_v thereby_o hence_o we_o have_v hope_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n prayer_n now_o the_o god_n of_o hope_n fill_v you_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v that_o you_o may_v abound_v in_o hope_n 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german_n sect._n 2_o §_o 2._o and_o sick_a of_o a_o fever_n hilary_n allegorize_v this_o verse_n very_o acute_o peter_n house_n signify_v the_o body_n his_o wife_n mother_n signify_v infidelity_n who_o daughter_n freewill_n the_o soul_n marry_v but_o the_o presence_n of_o christ_n cure_v it_o hilar._n be_v but_o i_o think_v the_o mother_n in_o law_n shall_v rather_o signify_v the_o will_n and_o the_o fever_n signify_v infidelity_n which_o be_v cure_v by_o christ_n but_o pass_v by_o this_o i_o will_v instance_n but_o only_o upon_o one_o thing_n in_o general_a before_o we_o show_v how_o sin_n and_o the_o sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v like_a unto_o leprosy_n and_o the_o palsy_n we_o will_v now_o show_v how_o sin_n in_o the_o soul_n may_v be_v resemble_v to_o a_o fever_n in_o the_o body_n quest_n 1_o how_o and_o wherein_o be_v sin_n like_o unto_o a_o fever_n answ_n 1_o first_o sin_n may_v be_v liken_v unto_o a_o fever_n respectu_fw-la originis_fw-la in_o regard_n of_o the_o original_n thereof_o for_o i._o the_o fever_n arise_v within_o in_o the_o bowel_n and_o entrails_n and_o although_o the_o symptom_n be_v without_o yet_o the_o cause_n lurk_v within_o so_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o actual_a transgression_n which_o appear_v in_o the_o life_n be_v that_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v within_o in_o the_o heart_n rom._n 7.23_o 24._o ii_o the_o fever_n arise_v from_o a_o threefold_a cause_n namely_o either_o first_o from_o some_o pestilential_a and_o obnoxious_a air_n without_o or_o second_o from_o the_o society_n of_o those_o who_o be_v infect_v or_o sick_a of_o a_o fever_n or_o three_o from_o some_o internal_a corruption_n in_o the_o body_n or_o humour_n and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n for_o the_o most_o part_n thus_o sin_n either_o come_v i._o from_o the_o infection_n of_o satan_n 1_o john_n 3.8_o and_o the_o allurement_n of_o the_o world_n 2.16_o world_n 1_o â—oâ—â—_n 2.16_o or_o ii_o from_o the_o society_n of_o wicked_a man_n 2_o cor._n 6.14_o ephes_n 5_o 11._o or_o ii_o from_o the_o internal_a corruption_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o heart_n rom._n 7.5_o jam._n 1.14_o second_o sin_n may_v be_v resemble_v to_o a_o fever_n answ_n 2_o respectu_fw-la naturae_fw-la in_o regard_n of_o the_o nature_n thereof_o for_o i_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o fever_n be_v a_o heat_n beside_o nature_n which_o extinguish_v the_o natural_a heat_n so_o the_o fire_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o lust_n of_o sin_n do_v extinguish_v the_o fire_n and_o heat_n of_o zeal_n for_o where_o sin_n be_v hot_a there_o zeal_n be_v cold_a ii_o the_o fever_n arise_v diverse_o from_o divers_a humour_n to_o wit_n sometime_o from_o choler_n sometime_o from_o melancholy_a sometime_o from_o blood_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o fever_n so_o sin_n sometime_o arise_v from_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flâ—sh_n sometime_o from_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n sometime_o from_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n 1_o john_n 2.16_o and_o whatsoever_o the_o root_n be_v the_o fruit_n be_v sin_n iii_o there_o be_v two_o kind_n of_o fever_n a_o continual_a fever_n and_o a_o fever_n with_o some_o intermission_n now_o this_o have_v his_o seat_n in_o a_o more_o ignoble_a place_n but_o that_o in_o the_o vessel_n themselves_o and_o vein_n and_o blood_n this_o be_v diverse_o expound_v to_o wit_n first_o some_o expound_v it_o of_o the_o divers_a degree_n of_o sin_v some_o sin_n with_o some_o intermission_n of_o repentance_n some_o sin_n perpetual_o second_o some_o expound_v it_o of_o adam_n and_o we_o who_o be_v now_o corrupt_v by_o adam_n hâ—e_v at_o first_o be_v pure_a and_o therefore_o sin_n in_o he_o be_v with_o some_o intermission_n but_o in_o we_o it_o be_v continual_a because_o in_o sin_n we_o be_v conceive_v and_o bring_v forth_o in_o iniquity_n three_o some_o expound_v this_o of_o the_o sin_n of_o natural_a and_o regenerate_v man_n the_o unregenerate_a sin_n continual_o the_o regenerate_v but_o sometime_o sin_n in_o the_o natural_a man_n have_v his_o seat_n in_o the_o vessel_n in_o the_o whole_a nature_n à _fw-la capite_fw-la ad_fw-la calcem_fw-la from_o the_o head_n to_o the_o heel_n but_o in_o the_o spiritual_a and_o regenerate_a man_n sin_n have_v his_o seat_n only_o in_o the_o ignoble_a part_n the_o flâ—sh_a in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o manner_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a rom._n 7._o and_o therefore_o natural_a man_n must_v labour_v to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n rom._n 12.2_o ephes_n 4.23_o now_o this_o intermissive_a fever_n again_o be_v twofold_a namely_o first_o ephemera_fw-la which_o last_v but_o for_o one_o fit_a or_o one_o day_n and_o come_v no_o more_o thus_o the_o best_a sometime_o fall_v into_o some_o one_o grievous_a sin_n or_o other_o once_o but_o be_v never_o after_o overtake_v therewith_o as_o noah_n who_o be_v once_o drink_v and_o let_v once_o incestuous_a and_o david_n once_o adulterous_a and_o as_o peter_n who_o once_o deny_v his_o master_n and_o second_o putrida_fw-la when_o the_o humour_n be_v partly_o corrupt_v upon_o every_o distemper_n the_o fever_n be_v ready_a to_o return_v and_o thus_o both_o the_o regenerate_v and_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v often_o overcome_v by_o some_o one_o sin_n or_o other_o we_o carry_v a_o body_n of_o sin_n about_o we_o and_o we_o have_v the_o relic_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o which_o oftentimes_o prevail_v against_o we_o three_o sin_n may_v be_v resemble_v to_o a_o fever_n respectu_fw-la modi_fw-la procedendi_fw-la in_o regard_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o answ_n 3_o the_o proceed_n thereof_o for_o i._o the_o fever_n begin_v with_o the_o heat_n and_o warmth_n of_o the_o body_n that_o be_v the_o first_o thing_n that_o sensible_o it_o seize_v upon_o and_o infrigidate_n and_o make_v cold_a the_o whole_a body_n so_o sin_n first_o seize_v upon_o zeal_n make_v that_o first_o lukewarm_a then_o by_o and_o by_o stone_n cold_a ii_o at_o the_o first_o the_o fever_n
make_v we_o cold_a but_o by_o and_o by_o we_o burn_v so_o at_o first_o we_o be_v afraid_a of_o sin_n by_o and_o by_o fearless_a thereof_o at_o first_o our_o affection_n freeze_v afterward_o fry_v in_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n at_o first_o we_o abstain_v from_o sin_n and_o be_v hardly_o draw_v to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n but_o by_o and_o by_o custom_n make_v it_o habitual_a and_o natural_a unto_o we_o and_o we_o insensible_a of_o it_o iii_o in_o a_o feâ—er_n when_o we_o be_v cold_a yet_o even_o then_o we_o be_v hot_a within_o though_o we_o be_v not_o so_o sensible_a of_o that_o heat_n so_o even_o then_o when_o the_o natural_a man_n fear_n and_o tremble_v to_o commit_v sin_n there_o be_v the_o fire_n of_o evil_a concupiscence_n which_o in_o time_n set_v on_o fire_n the_o whole_a course_n of_o nature_n &_o show_v itself_o outward_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o sin_n iv_o the_o fever_n inflame_v the_o whole_a body_n even_o to_o the_o very_a toe_n of_o the_o foot_n so_o sin_n wound_n and_o enfeeble_v we_o from_o the_o crown_n of_o the_o head_n to_o the_o solâ—_n of_o the_o foot_n esay_n 1.6_o answ_n 4_o four_o siâ—ne_o may_v be_v resemble_v to_o a_o fever_n respectu_fw-la effectuum_fw-la in_o regard_n of_o the_o effect_n for_o i._o the_o fever_n in_o membris_fw-la in_o the_o part_n of_o the_o body_n work_v this_o effect_n it_o debilitates_fw-la and_o weaken_v the_o whole_a man_n so_o that_o he_o can_v walk_v forth_o of_o door_n nay_o be_v can_v walk_v within_o his_o own_o house_n neither_o be_v able_a to_o stand_v but_o force_v to_o sit_v or_o lie_v and_o keep_v his_o bed_n so_o by_o sin_n we_o be_v so_o weaken_v that_o we_o be_v neither_o able_a to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n nor_o run_v the_o race_n that_o he_o have_v set_v before_o we_o nor_o work_v out_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a ii_o the_o fever_n in_o intellectu_fw-la in_o the_o understanding_n work_v this_o effect_n it_o disturb_v &_o take_v away_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n make_v a_o man_n not_o know_v what_o he_o say_v or_o do_v and_o this_o be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n or_o at_o least_o very_a often_o mortal_a and_o deadly_a so_o when_o man_n grow_v obstinate_a and_o bold_a in_o sin_v and_o be_v neither_o sensible_a of_o sin_n nor_o punishment_n but_o will_v do_v whatsoever_o they_o will_v jer._n 44.16_o it_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o a_o soul_n not_o distant_a from_o death_n iii_o the_o fever_n in_o appetitu_fw-la in_o the_o appetite_n produce_v these_o effect_n namely_o first_o it_o loathe_v the_o most_o wholesome_a thing_n so_o sin_n make_v we_o to_o loath_a both_o i._o good_a work_n and_o duty_n and_o exercise_n of_o religion_n like_o the_o jew_n who_o cry_v when_o will_v the_o new_a moon_n and_o the_o sabbath_n be_v do_v that_o we_o may_v return_v unto_o our_o sin_n malach._n 1.13_o ii_o good_a counsel_n for_o that_o we_o think_v to_o be_v a_o hard_a say_n and_o we_o can_v endure_v it_o joh._n 6.60_o second_o as_o the_o fever_n loathe_v that_o which_o be_v wholesome_a so_o it_o belong_v for_o that_o which_o be_v unwholesome_a so_o we_o loathe_v the_o heavenly_a manna_n of_o the_o word_n and_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o love_v the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n although_o they_o be_v but_o for_o a_o season_n and_o the_o end_n thereof_o destruction_n and_o death_n rom._n 6.23_o three_o in_o a_o fever_n there_o be_v a_o thirst_n not_o to_o be_v quench_v or_o satisfy_v but_o insatiable_a have_v no_o moderation_n in_o drink_v if_o it_o can_v come_v unto_o liquor_n so_o many_o be_v furious_a in_o sin_v and_o can_v cease_v to_o sin_n 2.14_o sin_n 2_o pet._n 2.14_o although_o they_o see_v oftentimes_o that_o i._o the_o thing_n be_v childish_a and_o of_o that_o nature_n that_o it_o be_v a_o shame_n for_o a_o man_n to_o be_v besot_v therewith_o yea_o ii_o that_o the_o event_n be_v perilous_a and_o dangerous_a and_o iii_o that_o both_o the_o estate_n be_v lessen_v and_o impair_v and_o the_o body_n enfeeble_v and_o enervate_v thereby_o thus_o no_o feverish_a man_n be_v more_o mad_a after_o drink_v then_o wicked_a man_n be_v after_o their_o sin_n four_o potus_fw-la factitij_fw-la make_v drink_v quench_v not_o the_o thirst_n in_o a_o fever_n but_o now_o please_v the_o palate_n and_o by_o and_o by_o displease_v it_o it_o be_v only_o cool_a thing_n which_o allai_v and_o assuage_v the_o heat_n thereof_o although_o often_o they_o kill_v because_o the_o stomach_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v they_o so_o it_o be_v not_o ordinary_a comfort_n that_o appease_v the_o soul_n because_o they_o can_v fill_v the_o soul_n neither_o can_v they_o allay_v the_o heat_n of_o a_o wound_a spirit_n but_o it_o be_v the_o word_n and_o the_o commination_n and_o promise_n thereof_o which_o afford_v ease_n and_o peace_n to_o the_o trouble_a heart_n and_o yet_o sometime_o this_o cool_a cordial_n do_v kill_v and_o drive_v accidental_o to_o desperation_n as_o we_o see_v in_o cain_n gen._n 4._o and_o judas_n mat._n 27._o five_o sin_n may_v be_v resemble_v to_o a_o fever_n respectu_fw-la finis_fw-la in_o regard_n of_o the_o end_n thereof_o for_o i._o sometime_o it_o end_v in_o health_n and_o life_n of_o itself_o that_o be_v a_o man_n recover_v sometime_o out_o of_o a_o fever_n without_o the_o use_n of_o any_o mean_n or_o help_v of_o any_o man_n ii_o sometime_o the_o fever_n end_v in_o health_n and_o life_n by_o the_o use_n of_o good_a mean_n and_o the_o help_n of_o the_o physician_n iii_o sometime_o the_o fever_n end_v in_o a_o sickly_a and_o weak_o estate_n that_o be_v when_o the_o fever_n leave_v a_o man_n oftentimes_o he_o fall_v into_o deafness_n and_o swell_n and_o boil_v and_o the_o like_a iv_o sometime_o it_o end_v in_o death_n fever_n often_o bring_v man_n to_o the_o period_n of_o their_o life_n now_o this_o be_v twofold_a viz._n first_o sometime_o a_o fever_n bring_v a_o man_n to_o a_o speedy_a death_n when_o he_o die_v thereof_o second_o sometime_o it_o bring_v a_o man_n unto_o a_o linger_a death_n and_o that_o either_o i._o by_o a_o hectic_a fever_n which_o inflame_v the_o heart_n or_o lung_n or_o ii_o by_o bring_v a_o man_n into_o a_o dropsy_n now_o to_o apply_v this_o first_o sin_n herein_o differ_v from_o a_o fever_n this_o as_o be_v say_v sometime_o end_v in_o health_n and_o life_n without_o the_o use_n of_o physic_n or_o help_v of_o the_o physician_n but_o never_o that_o for_o sin_n can_v be_v cure_v or_o heal_v of_o itself_o second_o sin_n be_v cure_v and_o heal_v by_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o only_a physician_n of_o the_o soul_n three_o if_o sin_n end_v not_o thus_o in_o health_n and_o life_n by_o christ_n than_o it_o end_v either_o i._o in_o a_o dry_a hectic_a fever_n and_o a_o barrenness_n of_o all_o good_a fruit_n or_o ii_o in_o a_o cold_a dropsy_n or_o lukewarmnesse_n in_o religion_n or_o iii_o in_o a_o deafness_n and_o unwillingness_n to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o iv_o in_o filthy_a ulcer_n and_o putrify_a boil_n of_o actual_a transgression_n v._o the_o safe_a crisis_n or_o conflict_n of_o nature_n in_o this_o sickness_n be_v evacuation_n and_o that_o either_o by_o vomit_v purge_v sweat_a or_o bleed_v so_o we_o must_v labour_v either_o to_o vomit_v up_o our_o sin_n by_o confession_n or_o sweat_v they_o out_o by_o contrition_n or_o purge_v they_o out_o by_o alienation_n and_o separation_n or_o else_o if_o the_o lord_n love_v we_o he_o will_v bleed_v we_o and_o make_v we_o forsake_v sin_n by_o affliction_n as_o he_o do_v by_o david_n and_o manasses_n quest_n 2_o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o be_v sick_a of_o the_o fever_n of_o sin_n or_o not_o by_o these_o plain_a sign_n namely_o answ_n first_o if_o without_o thou_o be_v inflame_v with_o the_o lust_n of_o sin_n or_o if_o it_o show_v itself_o in_o in_o thy_o life_n and_o action_n second_o if_o the_o fire_n of_o concupiscence_n kindle_v thy_o affection_n unto_o evil_a although_o as_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o appear_v by_o thy_o action_n and_o outward_a man_n three_o by_o examine_v what_o drink_n please_v we_o best_o whether_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n unpleasing_a to_o our_o taste_n or_o not_o certain_o if_o we_o be_v refresh_v and_o comfort_v with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n relish_v not_o with_o we_o we_o be_v feverish_a four_o by_o examine_v whether_o christ_n have_v cure_v we_o or_o not_o whether_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o fever_n of_o sin_n or_o not_o for_o this_o fever_n of_o the_o soul_n differ_v from_o the_o bodily_a fever_n there_o be_v many_o in_o health_n of_o body_n and_o free_a in_o body_n from_o the_o corporal_a fever_n but_o none_o at_o all_o from_o the_o fever_n of_o
thing_n be_v observable_a viz._n first_o the_o sum_n of_o it_o wherein_o be_v show_v first_o what_o the_o creature_n have_v the_o fox_n have_v hole_n the_o bird_n have_v nest_n second_o what_o christ_n have_v not_o the_o son_n of_o man_n have_v not_o where_o etc._n etc._n second_o the_o application_n of_o it_o in_o these_o word_n jesus_n say_v unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o although_o they_o be_v first_o in_o show_n yet_o they_o be_v last_o in_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n which_o order_n i_o here_o now_o observe_v our_o saviour_n answer_n to_o the_o scribe_n seem_v to_o be_v not_o pertinent_a and_o indeed_o it_o do_v not_o handsome_o square_v with_o the_o word_n of_o the_o scribe_n but_o with_o his_o mind_n meaning_n and_o understand_v most_o proper_o which_o christ_n show_v be_v not_o hide_v from_o he_o but_o as_o he_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n so_o he_o see_v and_o know_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n whence_o we_o may_v learn_v observe_v that_o christ_n know_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n psalm_n 7.9_o zach._n 4.10_o heb._n 4.12_o 13._o quest_n how_o do_v it_o appear_v that_o christ_n see_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n answ_n 1_o first_o because_o he_o make_v the_o heart_n psal_n 33.15_o answ_n 2_o second_o because_o he_o be_v true_a god_n and_o this_o be_v god_n royal_a prerogative_n jer._n 17.9_o 10._o answ_n 3_o three_o it_o be_v clear_a that_o he_o see_v the_o heart_n because_o he_o be_v angry_a and_o threaten_v to_o punish_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o inward_a man_n jer._n 16.16.17_o and_o 17_o 10._o and_o 32.19_o verse_n 21.22_o verse_n 21_o 22._o and_o another_o of_o his_o disciple_n say_v unto_o he_o lord_n suffer_v i_o first_o to_o go_v and_o bury_v my_o father_n but_o jesus_n say_v unto_o he_o follow_v i_o and_o let_v the_o dead_a bury_v their_o dead_a sect._n 1_o §_o 1._o and_o another_o of_o his_o disciple_n say_v unto_o he_o quest_n 1_o what_o be_v mean_v by_o this_o word_n disciple_n answ_n 1_o first_o common_o this_o name_n disciple_n be_v attribute_v to_o the_o twelve_o select_a apostle_n answ_n 2_o second_o sometime_o it_o be_v give_v to_o the_o seventy_o disciple_n answ_n 3_o three_o sometime_o for_o all_o those_o who_o purposely_o follow_v he_o i_o dare_v here_o determine_v nothing_o positive_o but_o only_o say_v with_o beza_n that_o this_o be_v none_o of_o the_o twelve_o but_o whether_o he_o be_v one_o of_o the_o seventy_o or_o not_o i_o know_v not_o quest_n 2_o why_o do_v not_o christ_n reject_v he_o and_o let_v he_o go_v as_o well_o as_o the_o scribe_n answ_n 1_o first_o some_o answer_n because_o he_o be_v his_o disciple_n one_o of_o his_o servant_n and_o family_n answ_n 2_o second_o but_o i_o conceive_v that_o this_o scribe_n which_o christ_n suffer_v to_o depart_v be_v one_o of_o his_o disciple_n also_o at_o least_o outward_o because_o it_o be_v say_v here_o another_o of_o his_o disciple_n say_v unto_o he_o etc._n etc._n which_o seem_v to_o 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we_o may_v observe_v observe_v 1_o that_o there_o be_v relic_n of_o sin_n remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_v rom._n 7.23_o 25._o and_o 2_o corinthian_n 12.8_o 9_o quest_n 2_o why_o have_v god_n leave_v the_o remainder_n of_o sin_n in_o his_o child_n answ_n 1_o first_o sometime_o to_o prove_v and_o try_v we_o whether_o we_o will_v strive_v to_o hate_v they_o and_o expel_v they_o or_o not_o exod._n 20.20_o judg._n 2.22_o second_o sometime_o to_o humble_v we_o that_o have_v answ_n 2_o such_o strong_a enemy_n and_o relic_n within_o we_o we_o may_v never_o be_v puff_v up_o but_o stand_v in_o awe_n and_o fear_v 2_o chron_n 32.25_o three_o always_o to_o exercise_v we_o god_n will_v answ_n 3_o not_o have_v adam_n idle_a in_o paradise_n but_o he_o must_v dress_v the_o garden_n gen._n 2.15_o much_o less_o must_v we_o be_v idle_a in_o this_o wicked_a world_n and_o therefore_o that_o we_o may_v be_v always_o employ_v the_o lord_n have_v leave_v we_o enemy_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o watchful_a and_o careful_a over_o ourselves_o and_o more_o courageous_a against_o our_o enemy_n read_v job_n 7.1_o and_o ephes_n 6.12_o etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 4.7_o etc._n etc._n heb._n 12.14_o and_o 1_o pet._n 2.11_o and_o therefore_o the_o best_a and_o all_o the_o saint_n have_v their_o duty_n require_v of_o they_o as_o long_o as_o they_o live_v namely_o i._o to_o weed_n and_z root_z sin_n and_o vice_n out_o of_o their_o heart_n and_o ii_o to_o hold_v fast_o what_o they_o have_v whether_o grace_n or_o strength_n against_o sin_n revel_v 2.11_o and_o iii_o to_o labour_v daily_o to_o grow_v and_o increase_v in_o grace_n and_o strength_n more_o and_o more_o for_o how_o long_o time_n do_v this_o disciple_n ask_v quest_n 3_o leave_n to_o be_v go_v only_o for_o a_o small_a time_n answ_n but_o until_o he_o can_v bury_v his_o father_n and_o yet_o christ_n will_v not_o permit_v it_o to_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o must_v not_o absent_v ourselves_o observe_v 2_o from_o christ_n not_o for_o a_o small_a time_n but_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v present_a with_o the_o lord_n continual_o either_o in_o our_o word_n by_o speak_v of_o he_o or_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o think_v of_o he_o or_o in_o our_o work_n by_o serve_v of_o he_o why_o must_v we_o never_o depart_v from_o our_o lord_n quest_n 4_o christ_n first_o because_o in_o negative_a precept_n we_o be_v oblige_v answ_n 1_o semper_fw-la &_o ad_fw-la semper_fw-la we_o must_v never_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v forbid_v we_o as_o long_o as_o we_o live_v second_o because_o we_o be_v always_o in_o danger_n of_o answ_n 2_o sin_v and_o can_v be_v frâ—e_v no_o long_o than_o we_o stick_v close_o unto_o he_o the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n occur_v daily_o and_o we_o shall_v daily_o fall_v into_o sin_n except_o christ_n protect_v we_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a never_o to_o forsake_v he_o must_v we_o never_o sin_v at_o all_o this_o be_v too_o strict_a may_v quest_n 5_o we_o not_o take_v liberty_n sometime_o unto_o evil_a first_o sin_n be_v poison_n and_o therefore_o as_o a_o man_n answ_n 1_o must_v not_o once_o take_v a_o draught_n thereof_o no_o more_o must_v he_o sin_v once_o for_o one_o cup_n of_o poison_n be_v mortal_a to_o the_o body_n and_o one_o sin_n to_o the_o soul_n second_o sin_n be_v a_o serpent_n and_o therefore_o if_o answ_n 2_o it_o can_v but_o get_v entrance_n with_o the_o tip_n of_o his_o tail_n he_o will_v wind_v in_o his_o whole_a body_n suggestion_n unto_o evil_a be_v harbour_v bring_v a_o man_n often_o time_n at_o length_n to_o final_a impenitency_n why_o do_v this_o disciple_n desire_v to_o depart_v quest_n 6_o to_o bury_v his_o father_n answ_n whether_o be_v his_o father_n dead_a as_o chrysostome_n quest_n 7_o think_v or_o only_o age_a and_o decrepit_a as_o gualther_n imagine_v and_o also_o calvin_n whether_o be_v he_o mortuâ—s_v or_o moribundus_fw-la it_o matter_n not_o much_o whether_o answ_n see_v the_o scripture_n herein_o be_v silent_a although_o i_o rather_o think_v the_o latter_a if_o his_o father_n be_v dead_a be_v it_o not_o a_o good_a work_n to_o bury_v he_o and_o if_o he_o be_v old_a be_v it_o quest_n 8_o not_o well_o do_v to_o attend_v upon_o he_o and_o to_o comfort_v he_o why_o then_o be_v it_o not_o grant_v answ_n 1_o first_o certain_o child_n be_v to_o honour_n and_o tender_v their_o age_a parent_n levit._fw-la 19.3_o prov._n 23.21.22_o and_o it_o be_v a_o unchristian_a thing_n not_o to_o bury_v the_o dead_a answ_n 2_o second_o but_o the_o comparison_n be_v here_o whether_o we_o must_v forsake_v christ_n or_o parent_n and_o from_o our_o saviour_n we_o be_v teach_v to_o contemn_v parent_n in_o respect_n of_o christ_n answ_n 3_o
be_v say_v before_o question_v 5._o that_o be_v let_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o by_o these_o sign_n namely_o first_o whether_o do_v we_o forsake_v all_o thing_n for_o christ_n that_o be_v i._n all_o our_o sin_n because_o we_o know_v that_o sin_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o service_n of_o christ_n yea_o direct_o opposite_a unto_o christ_n therefore_o for_o christ_n sake_n we_o desire_v to_o abstain_v from_o sin_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v evil_a deut._n 8.19_o hos_fw-la 2.7_o rom._n 6.2.18.22_o this_o be_v a_o good_a sign_n of_o a_o good_a servant_n ii_o do_v we_o for_o christ_n sake_n deny_v our_o own_o will_n submit_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o be_v guide_v and_o direct_v by_o he_o number_n 15.39_o and_o job_n 31.7_o certain_o it_o be_v a_o hopeful_a sign_n of_o a_o happy_a servant_n thus_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o acknowledge_v christ_n only_o to_o be_v our_o master_n or_o whether_o satan_n the_o world_n sin_n or_o our_o own_o will_n be_v our_o master_n second_o 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and_o careful_a and_o constant_a in_o their_o master_n service_n and_o so_o must_v we_o i._o be_v diligent_a in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n not_o perform_v they_o remissly_a superficial_o or_o slight_o â—ut_v diligent_o and_o industrious_o phil._n 2.12_o anâ—_n 3.12_o heb._n 12.4_o ii_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a as_o wâ—ll_n as_o painful_a lest_o through_o carelessness_n heedlessness_n or_o forgetfulness_n we_o do_v something_o which_o we_o shall_v not_o or_o leave_v undo_v something_o which_o we_o shall_v do_v ephesian_n 5.16_o iii_o we_o must_v be_v constant_a and_o perseverant_a in_o the_o service_n of_o christ_n as_o well_o as_o industrious_a and_o careful_a we_o must_v not_o take_v the_o blow_n of_o god_n in_o our_o hand_n and_o loâ—k_v back_o we_o must_v not_o begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o end_n in_o the_o flesh_n we_o must_v not_o begin_v the_o lord_n work_v and_o give_v over_o but_o we_o must_v continue_v run_v till_o our_o race_n be_v finish_v we_o must_v continue_v fight_v until_o the_o last_o enemy_n satan_n bâ—_n overcome_v we_o must_v continue_v work_v until_o the_o evening_n and_o sunset_n of_o our_o life_n num._n 14.24_o and_o 32.11_o deut._n 1.36_o josh_n 14.14_o how_o must_v we_o follow_v christ_n quest_n 8_o first_o in_o faith_n walk_v by_o faith_n not_o by_o sight_n answ_n 1_o 2_o cor._n 5.7_o place_v our_o whole_a confidence_n and_o affiance_n in_o he_o 12.14_o he_o 1_o sâ—m_n 12.14_o buâ—_n this_o be_v christ_n work_n john_n 6.29_o philip._n 3.14_o he_o only_o enable_v we_o hereunto_o second_o as_o we_o must_v follow_v christ_n by_o faith_n answ_n 2_o believe_v in_o he_o so_o we_o must_v follow_v he_o by_o obedience_n obey_v of_o he_o in_o whatsoever_o he_o require_v of_o we_o deut._n 13.4_o john_n 14_o 15._o three_o we_o must_v follow_v christ_n in_o profession_n answ_n profess_v he_o before_o man_n and_o ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o servant_n romans_z 10.10_o four_o we_o must_v follow_v christ_n in_o imitation_n answ_n 4_o philippian_n 2.5_o and_o ephes_n 5.1_o hebr._n 12.2_o and_o 1_o pet._n 2.21_o and_o 1_o john_n 2.6_o and_o 1_o cor._n 4.16_o and_o 1_o thessaly_n 1.6_o wherein_o must_v we_o imitate_v christ_n quest_n 9_o first_o in_o humility_n for_o he_o be_v humble_a mat._n answ_n 1_o 11.28_o second_o in_o patience_n for_o he_o be_v as_o a_o lamb_n answ_n 2_o dumb_a before_o the_o shearer_n 1_o thess_n 2.14_o three_o in_o love_n towards_o our_o brethren_n for_o he_o answ_n 3_o love_v all_o his_o 1_o john_n 3.16_o four_o in_o love_n unto_o our_o enemy_n for_o he_o answ_n 4_o do_v good_a unto_o the_o evil_a mat._n 5.44_o five_o in_o freedom_n from_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n answ_n 5_o for_o no_o guile_n be_v find_v in_o his_o mouth_n 1_o pet._n 2.22_o six_o in_o the_o love_n of_o goodness_n and_o good_a answ_n 6_o duty_n for_o he_o be_v give_v unto_o prayer_n and_o holiness_n luke_n 22.39_o §_o 4._o let_v the_o dead_a bury_v their_o dead_a sect._n 4_o be_v the_o bury_n of_o the_o dead_a to_o be_v neglect_v and_o omit_v as_o evil_a quest_n that_o our_o saviour_n will_v not_o permit_v this_o disciple_n to_o bury_v his_o father_n answ_n 1_o to_o bury_v the_o dead_a be_v a_o christian_a work_n and_o therefore_o christ_n do_v not_o simple_o prohibit_v it_o râ—ade_n gen._n 25.9_o and_o 35.29_o and_o 47.29_o josh_n 24.30_o amos_n 2.1_o quest_n 2_o why_o do_v humanity_n and_o christianity_n require_v that_o the_o dead_a shall_v be_v bury_v answ_n 1_o first_o because_o it_o be_v give_v as_o a_o curse_n not_o to_o be_v bury_v but_o to_o be_v cast_v out_o like_o a_o dead_a dog_n anâ—_n hence_o i_o conceive_v it_o be_v that_o the_o father_n and_o patriarch_n be_v so_o careful_a to_o provide_v for_o their_o funeral_n genesis_n 49.29_o 50.25_o 49.29_o gen._n 50.25_o answ_n 2_o second_o because_o to_o lay_v up_o the_o body_n of_o those_o who_o be_v deceas_fw-la d_o do_v testify_v our_o hope_n of_o the_o resurrection_n our_o saviour_n to_o this_o disciple_n who_o desire_v leave_v to_o go_v bury_v his_o father_n r_o answer_n let_v the_o dead_a hury_a their_o dead_a but_o follow_v thou_o i_o as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v thou_o be_v nâ—w_o call_v from_o among_o the_o dead_a and_o therefore_o let_v they_o alone_o and_o meddle_v no_o more_o with_o they_o but_o follow_v mâ—e_n in_o these_o word_n then_o our_o saviour_n christ_n will_v have_v we_o to_o observe_v observe_v that_o we_o be_v all_o dead_a until_o we_o be_v call_v and_o quicken_v by_o christ_n quest_n 3_o what_o death_n do_v our_o saviour_n hâ—re_o mean_a answ_n theâ—e_n be_v a_o threefold_a death_n namely_o temporal_a of_o the_o bâ—dy_n spiritual_a of_o the_o soul_n eternal_a both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n now_o the_o text_n speak_v of_o the_o second_o the_o meaning_n therefore_o thereof_o be_v that_o all_o man_n by_o nature_n be_v spiritual_o dead_a in_o sin_n quest_n 4_o how_o do_v this_o appear_v answ_n 1_o first_o from_o these_o place_n of_o scripture_n luke_n 15.24.32_o john_n 5_o 25._o romans_z 6.13_o and_o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o ephes_n 2.1_o and_o 5.14_o and_o colos_n 2.13_o answ_n 2_o second_o because_o sin_n have_v slay_v all_o rom._n 3.23_o and_o 5.12_o here_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v viz._n i._o god_n create_v we_o pure_a good_a and_o live_a creature_n both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n give_v unto_o man_n a_o double_a perfection_n to_o wit_n first_o natural_a and_o thus_o in_o his_o body_n he_o have_v strength_n agility_n nimbleness_n soundness_n health_n beauty_n and_o the_o like_a and_o in_o his_o soul_n reason_n will_n memory_n judgement_n yea_o all_o the_o faculty_n thereof_o perfect_a second_o spiritual_a which_o consist_v in_o these_o two_o thing_n namely_o i._o a_o immunity_n from_o sin_n man_n in_o his_o first_o creation_n be_v without_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n ii_o in_o strength_n unto_o good_a man_n in_o his_o first_o form_v be_v able_a to_o perform_v whatsoever_o god_n require_v of_o he_o now_o this_o spiritual_a perfection_n be_v call_v in_o scripture_n sometime_o uprightness_n as_o eccles_n 7.29_o sometime_o glory_n rom._n 3.23_o &_o sometime_o honour_n psalm_n 8.5_o ii_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n have_v corrupt_v all_o the_o son_n of_o adam_n both_o in_o soul_n and_o boâ—y_a vulnera_fw-la tur_fw-la in_o naâ—â—â—tibus_fw-la &_o expoliatur_fw-la in_o gratuitis_fw-la 10._o gratuitis_fw-la beda_n gloss_n ord_n s_o luk._n 10._o mankind_n by_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o first_o man_n be_v wound_v in_o his_o natural_a faculty_n but_o kill_v outright_o in_o his_o spiritual_a as_o appear_v thus_o first_o although_o our_o natural_a faculty_n remain_v yet_o they_o be_v wound_v with_o a_o deep_a and_o double_a wound_n viz._n i._o hâ—betantur_fw-la in_o tanto_fw-la they_o be_v dull_a senseless_a blockish_a and_o brutish_a in_o regard_n
of_o what_o they_o be_v at_o first_o before_o the_o fall_n ii_o divertuntur_fw-la a_o vero_fw-la objecto_fw-la all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v now_o as_o so_o many_o instrument_n of_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n man_n by_o nature_n rebel_a against_o god_n both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n second_o our_o spiritual_a faculty_n and_o grace_n whereof_o the_o present_a text_n speak_v be_v whole_o and_o altogether_o kill_v and_o that_o in_o this_o order_n i._o adam_n by_o sin_v forsake_v and_o leave_v god_n 13.13_o god_n august_n civet_n dei_fw-la 13.13_o â—ence_n thomas_n call_v original_a sin_n ablationem_fw-la menâ—s_fw-la à _fw-la deo_fw-la &_o aversionem_fw-la voluntatis_fw-la aq._n 1.2.82.2_o a_o alienation_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o aversion_n of_o the_o will_n from_o god_n ii_o adam_n have_v forsake_v and_o leave_v god_n lose_v original_a righteousness_n hence_o aquinas_n ansel_n aquinas_n thom._n 1.2.82.1_o ex_fw-la ansel_n say_v originale_n peccatum_fw-la est_fw-la carentia_fw-la justitiae_fw-la originalis_fw-la original_a sin_n be_v a_o deprivation_n of_o original_a righteousness_n iii_o adam_n have_v lose_v his_o original_a righteousness_n be_v then_o forsake_v of_o god_n desertus_fw-la ab_fw-la eo_fw-la prius_fw-la 13.14_o prius_fw-la aug._n civ_o dei_fw-la 13.14_o who_o first_o he_o forsake_v for_o as_o god_n be_v primus_fw-la in_o amore_fw-la so_o he_o be_v vltimus_fw-la in_o desertione_fw-la that_o be_v god_n love_v we_o before_o we_o love_v he_o 4.10_o he_o 1_o joh._n 4.10_o but_o god_n leave_v we_o not_o until_o we_o have_v leave_v he_o deseruit_fw-la adamum_n deus_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la abstulit_fw-la gratiam_fw-la quâ_fw-la stare_n potuit_fw-la gratia_fw-la potuit_fw-la aug._n the_o corr_n &_o gratia_fw-la god_n forsake_v adam_n that_o be_v withdraw_v from_o he_o his_o grace_n whereby_o he_o may_v stand_v and_o this_o be_v true_a death_n illud_fw-la gen._n 2.17_o intellige_fw-la cum_fw-la anima_fw-la deseritur_fw-la a_o suâ_fw-la vitâ_fw-la viz._n deo_fw-la 13.15_o deo_fw-la aug._n the_o civet_n dei_fw-la 13.15_o that_o death_n which_o be_v threaten_v gen._n 2.17_o be_v a_o spiritual_a death_n when_o the_o soul_n be_v separate_v from_o her_o life_n that_o be_v god_n 4.18_o god_n ephes_n 4.18_o iv_o god_n have_v leave_v and_o forsake_v man_n hence_o follow_v these_o two_o thing_n to_o wit_n first_o corruptio_fw-la impacta_fw-la sin_n and_o uncleanness_n do_v seize_v upon_o man_n radical_o and_o hereditary_o insomuch_o as_o the_o father_n now_o do_v derive_v sin_n as_o well_o as_o life_n unto_o his_o child_n as_o gehazi_n do_v leprosy_n to_o his_o posterity_n 5.27_o posterity_n 2_o king_n 5.27_o yea_o every_o man_n be_v contaminate_v and_o corrupt_v from_o the_o crown_n of_o the_o head_n to_o the_o sole_a of_o the_o foot_n esa_n 1.6_o the_o very_a imagination_n and_o cogitation_n of_o man_n be_v evil_a gen._n 6.5_o and_o 8.21_o omnes_fw-la animae_fw-la part_n inficit_fw-la sin_n have_v now_o taint_v and_o pollute_v all_o the_o part_n of_o the_o soul_n say_v 3.3_o say_v thom._n 1.2.82.8.3_o &_o 3.3_o thomas_n yea_o four_o deadly_a wound_n do_v man_n receive_v by_o sin_n say_v beda_n glos_n ordin_fw-fr s_o luc._n 10_o in_o ratione_fw-la ignorantia_fw-la in_o voluntate_fw-la infirmitas_fw-la in_o irascibili_fw-la malitia_fw-la in_o concupiscibili_fw-la concupiscentia_fw-la i._o in_o his_o reason_n ii_o in_o his_o will_n iii_o in_o his_o irascible_a faculty_n iv_o in_o his_o concupiscible_a he_o be_v wound_v with_o ignorance_n weakness_n malice_n lust_n and_o concupiscence_n second_o potestas_fw-la boni_fw-la ablata_fw-la god_n have_v lefâ—_n man_n he_o leave_v grace_n and_o the_o power_n of_o do_v good_a so_o that_o now_o though_o he_o will_v do_v good_a he_o can_v and_o though_o he_o will_v not_o do_v evil_a yet_o he_o do_v it_o daily_o rom._n 7.18_o 19_o postquam_fw-la anima_fw-la deum_fw-la deseruerat_fw-la samulam_fw-la carnem_fw-la subditam_fw-la omninò_fw-la non_fw-la habebat_fw-la 13.13_o habebat_fw-la aug._n â—iv_o dei_fw-la 13.13_o after_o the_o soul_n run_v away_o from_o the_o lord_n her_o god_n her_o servant_n the_o flesh_n will_v be_v no_o long_o subject_n or_o obedient_a unto_o she_o but_o as_o she_o rebel_v against_o her_o master_n god_n so_o the_o flesh_n rebel_v against_o her_o mistress_n the_o soul_n so_o that_o now_o man_n by_o his_o own_o strength_n can_v neither_o i._o do_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a rom._n 7.14_o 19_o neither_o ii_o have_v any_o good_a desire_n for_o god_n give_v the_o will_n as_o well_o as_o the_o deed_n phil._n 2.13_o neither_o iii_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n 2_o cor._n 5.3_o answ_n 3_o three_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v that_o all_o man_n natural_o be_v spiritual_o dead_a in_o sin_n will_v most_o evident_o appear_v by_o a_o plain_a observation_n of_o the_o degree_n of_o adam_n fall_n which_o be_v these_o i._o satan_n under_o the_o form_n of_o a_o serpent_n tempt_v man_n gen._n 3.1_o etc._n etc._n heb._n 2.14_o ii_o adam_n be_v overcome_v by_o the_o tempter_n and_o sin_n against_o god_n gen._n 3._o and_o rom_n 5.12_o 14._o iii_o adam_n by_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n violate_v and_o trample_v the_o law_n of_o god_n under_o his_o foot_n gen._n 2.17_o iv_o from_o the_o violation_n of_o the_o law_n spring_v up_o corruption_n that_o be_v the_o law_n be_v break_v man_n become_v to_o be_v corrupt_v job_n 15.14_o and_o 25.4_o psalm_n 51.7_o v._o man_n nature_n be_v corrupt_v sin_n present_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o life_n and_o action_n grow_v and_o increase_n in_o strength_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o vi_o hence_o we_o be_v detain_v in_o the_o chain_n of_o death_n and_o sit_v in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n luke_o 1.79_o as_o condemn_a person_n be_v reserve_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o execution_n object_n against_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v that_o natural_o man_n be_v dead_a unto_o all_o good_a it_o will_v be_v object_v the_o moral_a man_n perform_v many_o good_a work_n yea_o do_v many_o duty_n which_o the_o law_n of_o god_n enjoin_v and_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o kill_v outright_o in_o our_o spiritual_a faculty_n answ_n in_o every_o good_a action_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v namely_o instrumentum_fw-la operans_fw-la &_o anima_fw-la movens_fw-la first_o the_o work_n wrought_v then_o second_o the_o first_o mover_n of_o the_o work_n the_o action_n perform_v must_v be_v good_a and_o such_o as_o the_o law_n command_v and_o the_o intention_n must_v be_v good_a also_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o work_n for_o otherwise_o the_o action_n be_v not_o accept_v simon_n magus_n make_v a_o dead_a body_n to_o stir_v the_o eye_n head_n and_o body_n but_o it_o be_v far_o from_o true_a life_n so_o a_o moral_a man_n may_v perform_v a_o moral_a good_a work_n but_o yet_o it_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a work_n because_o it_o proceed_v not_o from_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n heb._n 9.14_o quest_n 5_o how_o or_o wherein_o be_v natural_a man_n dead_a answ_n 1_o first_o they_o be_v dead_a in_o regard_n of_o grace_n and_o that_o in_o a_o double_a respect_n viz._n i._o they_o can_v do_v nothing_o that_o good_a be_v rom._n 7.14_o 18._o all_o their_o work_n be_v either_o foolish_a or_o proud_a or_o counterfeit_v or_o hypocritical_a or_o pharisaical_a or_o weak_a or_o perform_v for_o fear_n of_o god_n or_o man_n ii_o they_o can_v cease_v to_o sin_n 2_o pet._n 2.14_o rom._n 7.5_o answ_n 2_o second_o they_o be_v dead_a in_o regard_n of_o life_n eternal_a for_o so_o long_o as_o they_o be_v natural_a there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o heaven_n or_o salvation_n john_n 8.21_o and_o rom._n 6.16_o 21_o 23._o answ_n 3_o three_o they_o be_v dead_a in_o regard_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n for_o to_o the_o natural_a man_n there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a peace_n indeed_o a_o man_n may_v sleep_v in_o a_o wilderness_n among_o wild_a beast_n or_o in_o the_o ship_n mast_n 34._o mast_n prov._n 2d_o 34._o and_o neither_o perceive_v nor_o conceive_v nor_o fear_v danger_n but_o when_o he_o awake_v he_o will_v with_o terror_n and_o amazement_n consider_v of_o his_o peril_n so_o natural_a man_n may_v lull_v themselves_o in_o a_o carnal_a security_n and_o cry_v peace_n peace_n unto_o themselves_o but_o if_o ever_o they_o awake_v they_o will_v have_v a_o horrible_a expectation_n of_o wrath_n to_o come_v â—7_n come_v heb._n 10._o â—7_n four_o they_o be_v dead_a in_o regard_n of_o sense_n for_o answ_n 4_o i._n they_o be_v not_o sensible_a of_o their_o evil_a condition_n nor_o perilous_a estate_n esa_n 28.14_o revel_v 3.17_o nor_o ii_o be_v sensible_a of_o their_o want_n or_o of_o those_o good_a thing_n which_o they_o be_v deprive_v and_o disinherit_v of_o and_o therefore_o not_o be_v sensible_a of_o the_o lack_n of_o they_o do_v not_o earnest_o endeavour_v for_o they_o or_o serious_o desire_v they_o psalm_n 42.1_o and_o 63.1_o and_o john_n 3.19_o what_o thing_n must_v not_o the_o natural_a
discharge_n and_o execute_v of_o our_o calling_n or_o we_o must_v not_o give_v over_o our_o lawful_a calling_n for_o fear_v of_o any_o danger_n that_o be_v like_a to_o accrue_v although_o the_o jew_n go_v about_o to_o stone_n christ_n 11.8_o christ_n joh._n 11.8_o and_o the_o nazaren_n to_o cast_v he_o down_o a_o high_a rock_n yet_o he_o do_v not_o give_v over_o preach_v they_o of_o lystra_n stone_n paul_n and_o yet_o he_o return_v again_o quest_n 2_o why_o must_v no_o fear_n of_o danger_n deter_v we_o from_o our_o vocation_n answ_n 1_o first_o because_o function_n be_v command_v and_o enjoin_v by_o god_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n for_o a_o man_n to_o give_v over_o his_o vocation_n answ_n 2_o second_o because_o protection_n be_v promise_v in_o our_o lawful_a calling_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v bold_o hope_v for_o and_o expect_v it_o yea_o to_o leave_v that_o place_n wherein_o god_n have_v put_v we_o for_o fear_v of_o danger_n likely_a to_o ensue_v be_v direct_a diffidencie_n and_o distrust_n quest_n 3_o be_v it_o lawful_a then_o to_o tempt_v the_o providence_n of_o god_n for_o this_o seem_v no_o other_o than_o to_o foresee_v danger_n and_o not_o to_o prevent_v it_o answ_n we_o must_v distinguish_v of_o tempt_v the_o providence_n of_o god_n thus_o into_o the_o great_a danger_n we_o may_v bold_o intrude_v ourselves_o if_o we_o have_v a_o call_n thereunto_o from_o god_n lest_o danger_n we_o may_v not_o intrude_v ourselves_o without_o a_o calling_n for_o first_o some_o sin_n by_o too_o much_o boldness_n and_o presumption_n without_o a_o calling_n and_o second_o other_o offend_v by_o too_o much_o fear_n in_o their_o call_n as_o moses_n do_v exo._n 4._o quest_n 4_o what_o need_n have_v christ_n of_o a_o ship_n to_o pass_v over_o he_o bring_v israel_n through_o the_o red_a sea_n exod._n 14._o and_o make_v peter_n walk_v upon_o the_o water_n matth._n 14._o and_o therefore_o can_v he_o not_o have_v do_v so_o now_o himself_o answ_n christ_n hereby_o show_v that_o he_o undertake_v both_o our_o infirmity_n and_o the_o remedy_n against_o they_o that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v unite_v unto_o we_o every_o way_n nonâ—gebâ—â—_n navi_fw-la sed_fw-la navis_fw-la illo_fw-la chrys_n hom_n 12._o de_fw-la variis_fw-la locis_fw-la the_o ship_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o he_o and_o not_o he_o of_o the_o ship_n §_o 3._o and_o come_v into_o his_o own_o city_n sect._n 3_o what_o city_n be_v this_o whereunto_o christ_n come_v quest_n 1_o first_o some_o say_v it_o be_v nazareth_n hier._n s_o but_o answ_n 1_o s._n mark_n contradict_v this_o chap._n 2.1_o second_o some_o say_v it_o be_v capernaum_n calvin_n answ_n 2_o beza_n and_o this_o be_v the_o truth_n as_o appear_v mat._n 4.13_o why_o be_v it_o call_v his_o city_n quest_n 2_o first_o some_o think_v because_o he_o be_v bear_v there_o answ_n 1_o but_o this_o be_v false_a second_o some_o think_v because_o he_o be_v free_a of_o answ_n 2_o this_o city_n and_o be_v not_o herein_o as_o a_o stranger_n but_o as_o the_o former_a be_v certain_o false_a so_o this_o be_v uncertain_o true_a three_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o phrase_n be_v because_o answ_n 3_o he_o dwell_v there_o mat._n 4.13_o christum_fw-la bethlehem_n tulit_fw-la nazareth_n educavit_fw-la capernaum_n erat_fw-la perpetuum_fw-la habitaculum_fw-la chrys_n s_o christ_n be_v bear_v in_o bethlehem_n bring_v up_o in_o nazareth_n and_o dwell_v in_o capernaum_n why_o do_v christ_n make_v choice_n of_o capernaum_n to_o quest_n 3_o dwell_v in_o or_o now_o to_o come_v unto_o first_o because_o the_o nazarite_n have_v cast_v he_o out_o answ_n 1_o from_o among_o they_o luke_n 4.29_o muscul_fw-la s_o second_o because_o many_o of_o his_o disciple_n dwell_v answ_n 2_o there_o peter_n and_o andrew_n math._n 4.18_o james_n and_o john_n verse_n 21._o to_o teach_v we_o that_o christ_n will_v dwell_v with_o those_o who_o be_v his_o joh._n 17.21_o 26._o and_o 14.23_o rev._n 3.20_o and_o 1_o joh._n 1.3_o etc._n etc._n and_o 2_o cor._n 6.16_o joh._n 12.26_o and_o 14.3_o rev._n 14.14_o and_o by_o his_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n make_v they_o happy_a and_o bless_a wherein_o do_v the_o happiness_n of_o the_o saint_n quest_n 4_o with_o who_o christ_n dwell_v consist_v first_o if_o christ_n be_v with_o they_o he_o will_v enlighten_v answ_n 1_o their_o understanding_n and_o second_o restrain_v and_o keep_v they_o from_o sin_n answ_n 2_o and_o three_o reduce_v they_o from_o sin_n by_o repentance_n answ_n 3_o and_o four_o excite_v they_o unto_o cheerfulness_n in_o answ_n 4_o the_o performance_n of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o five_o corroborate_v and_o strengthen_v they_o answ_n 5_o both_o unto_o the_o perfect_a of_o and_o persevere_v in_o good_a work_n and_o sixthly_a will_v fill_v they_o with_o ineffable_a joy_n and_o answ_n 6_o comfort_n 1_o pet._n 1.8_o verse_n 2._o 2_o verse_n 2_o and_o behold_v they_o bring_v unto_o he_o a_o man_n sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n lie_v on_o a_o bed_n and_o jesus_n see_v their_o faith_n say_v unto_o the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n son_n be_v of_o good_a cheer_n thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o in_o our_o saviour_n speech_n unto_o this_o sick_a man_n be_v express_v three_o great_a and_o singular_a benefit_n and_o prerogative_n of_o the_o faithful_a namely_o first_o their_o filiation_n express_v in_o this_o word_n son_n §_o 1._o and_o second_o their_o joy_n employ_v in_o these_o word_n be_v of_o good_a cheer_n §_o 2._o and_o three_o their_o remission_n and_o reconciliation_n lay_v down_o in_o these_o word_n thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o §_o 3._o sect._n 1_o §_o 1._o son_n quest_n 1_o be_v god_n or_o christ_n the_o father_n of_o sinner_n be_v he_o not_o rather_o their_o enemy_n and_o judge_n yea_o do_v not_o christ_n himself_o say_v that_o he_o be_v the_o father_n only_o of_o the_o faithful_a and_o righteous_a luke_n 12.30_o answ_n 1_o first_o we_o must_v distinguish_v between_o sinner_n for_o of_o they_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n to_o wit_n i._o averse_a and_o obstinate_a sinner_n which_o will_v not_o repent_v jer._n 3.12_o and_o ii_o penitent_a sinner_n who_o turn_v from_o their_o sin_n zach._n 1.3_o those_o be_v not_o son_n but_o these_o be_v as_o 2_o cor._n 3.17_o 18._o thus_o a_o physician_n be_v the_o father_n of_o those_o sick_a person_n who_o he_o take_v care_n of_o now_o we_o see_v that_o this_o sick_a man_n come_v by_o faith_n unto_o christ_n the_o text_n say_v plain_o jesus_n see_v their_o faith_n that_o be_v both_o of_o the_o person_n bring_v and_o of_o the_o person_n bring_v answ_n 2_o second_o this_o sick_a man_n be_v not_o now_o a_o sinner_n because_o he_o be_v cure_v and_o heal_v for_o i._o he_o have_v faith_n as_o aforesaid_a and_o ii_o christ_n have_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v his_o sin_n as_o here_o quest_n 2_o how_o be_v the_o faithful_a and_o true_a penitent_a sinner_n the_o child_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v their_o brother_n not_o father_n psalm_n 22.22_o matthew_z 25.40_o and_o 28.10_o romans_z 8.29_o and_o hebrew_n 2.11_o answ_n christ_n be_v our_o brother_n as_o he_o be_v man_n and_o our_o father_n as_o he_o be_v god_n for_o although_o there_o be_v three_o person_n yet_o there_o be_v but_o one_o deity_n whence_o the_o son_n be_v say_v to_o adopt_v son_n thom._n 3.23.4_o yea_o we_o pray_v unto_o christ_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o father_n thom._n ibid._n for_o whatsoever_o god_n the_o father_n do_v unto_o we_o god_n the_o son_n do_v also_o that_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n co-operate_v and_o co-work_n with_o the_o son_n beside_o christ_n himself_o say_v behold_v i_o and_o the_o child_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o where_o implicit_o he_o call_v himself_o a_o child_n or_o son_n and_o that_o for_o a_o double_a cause_n namely_o first_o to_o show_v that_o he_o be_v god_n with_o the_o father_n my_o father_n and_o i_o be_v one_o and_o second_o observe_v to_o show_v the_o prerogative_n of_o all_o those_o who_o come_v unto_o christ_n by_o faith_n namely_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v make_v his_o 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the_o law_n the_o pharisee_n accuse_v he_o of_o eat_v with_o publican_n and_o sinner_n vers_fw-la 11._o and_o this_o accusation_n be_v a_o breach_n of_o tradition_n verse_n 4._o and_o jesus_n know_v their_o thought_n say_v 4._o verse_n 4._o wherefore_o think_v you_o evil_a in_o your_o heart_n wherefore_o think_v you_o evil_a we_o may_v observe_v hence_o observe_v that_o the_o evil_a of_o our_o thought_n separate_v we_o from_o god_n how_o do_v this_o appear_v for_o the_o proverb_n be_v quest_n 1_o thought_n be_v free_a first_o it_o appear_v by_o these_o place_n proverb_n 15.26_o answ_n 1_o and_o 24.9_o and_o esay_n 59.7_o second_o it_o be_v evident_a from_o this_o god_n require_v answ_n 2_o the_o heart_n and_o that_o principal_o yea_o where_o he_o have_v not_o that_o he_o will_v have_v nothing_o prov._n 23.26_o psalm_n 51.6_o and_o therefore_o he_o absent_v himself_o and_o depart_v from_o those_o who_o pollute_v their_o heart_n with_o wicked_a thought_n three_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o 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you_o evil_a be_v not_o their_o thought_n true_a be_v it_o not_o blasphemy_n for_o any_o mere_a man_n and_o such_o they_o conceive_v christ_n to_o be_v to_o forgive_v sin_n and_o if_o their_o thought_n be_v true_a then_o how_o be_v they_o evil_a answ_n 1_o first_o certain_o there_o be_v some_o truth_n in_o their_o thought_n namely_o i._o they_o think_v and_o that_o aright_o that_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n prerogative_n to_o pardon_n and_o forgive_v sin_n ii_o it_o be_v a_o most_o strong_a argument_n whosoever_o arrogate_v that_o power_n unto_o himself_o which_o be_v the_o peculiar_a privilege_n of_o god_n be_v a_o blasphemer_n answ_n 2_o second_o but_o notwithstanding_o this_o the_o scribes_z sin_n in_o thus_o think_v and_o that_o two_o manner_n of_o way_n to_o wit_n i._o extra_n in_o the_o thing_n itself_o and_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o argue_v for_o they_o collect_v and_o
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four_o if_o we_o therefore_o desire_v by_o reason_n of_o some_o other_o bond_n to_o continue_v the_o bond_n of_o amity_n with_o carnal_a man_n we_o must_v thus_o labour_v to_o discharge_v the_o office_n of_o faithful_a friend_n namely_o i._o speak_v &_o reprove_v what_o we_o see_v in_o they_o amiss_o ii_o do_v it_o candide_o &_o in_o love_n and_o meekness_n iii_o but_o do_v it_o plain_o and_o evident_o that_o he_o may_v know_v what_o it_o be_v we_o tax_v he_o for_o iv_o do_v it_o unwearied_o continue_v to_o hammer_v he_o with_o our_o reproof_n until_o we_o have_v wrought_v he_o to_o our_o will_n v._n if_o he_o will_v not_o hearken_v to_o advice_n counsel_n and_o reproof_n than_o we_o must_v cast_v off_o his_o acquaintance_n and_o abstain_v from_o his_o society_n at_o least_o familiar_o and_o frequent_o object_n 4_o concern_v the_o three_o sort_n of_o unworthy_a companion_n namely_o hypocritical_a professor_n it_o will_v be_v object_v charity_n be_v not_o suspicious_a 1_o cor._n 13._o and_o therefore_o why_o shall_v i_o judge_v he_o to_o be_v a_o hypocrite_n and_o for_o so_o judge_v of_o he_o reject_v his_o familiarity_n answ_n 1_o first_o certain_o charity_n do_v much_o both_o in_o judge_v charitable_o and_o cover_v careful_o and_o hope_v comfortable_o of_o other_o answ_n 2_o second_o we_o must_v not_o speedy_o nor_o rash_o believe_v suspicion_n and_o jealousy_n answ_n 3_o three_o but_o if_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o he_o do_v but_o double_a with_o god_n then_o we_o must_v not_o prefer_v our_o private_a affection_n before_o the_o truth_n for_o we_o must_v do_v nothing_o against_o the_o truth_n but_o for_o it_o 2_o cor._n 13.8_o answ_n 4_o four_o the_o true_a charity_n be_v to_o admonish_v and_o to_o chide_v he_o who_o do_v evil_a for_o none_o love_v a_o man_n so_o well_o as_o he_o who_o tell_v he_o of_o his_o fault_n because_o hereby_o he_o may_v be_v save_v and_o reduce_v from_o his_o wicked_a way_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a if_o we_o shall_v not_o counsel_v and_o advise_v than_o we_o shall_v be_v like_o those_o who_o persuade_v a_o sick_a man_n that_o he_o be_v not_o sick_a and_o so_o cause_v he_o to_o neglect_v seek_v for_o remedy_n object_n 5_o again_o it_o will_v be_v object_v charity_n cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n 1_o pet._n 4.8_o and_o therefore_o why_o shall_v we_o shun_v any_o man_n familiarity_n because_o he_o have_v some_o sin_n in_o he_o answ_n 1_o first_o this_o position_n have_v true_o place_n in_o the_o godly_a for_o i._o although_o they_o sin_v not_o 1_o job._n 3.9_o to_o wit_n do_v not_o give_v up_o themselves_o whole_o unto_o sin_n because_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v their_o guide_n and_o governor_n colâ—s_n 3.15_o yet_o ii_o they_o fall_v often_o and_o sin_n in_o many_o thing_n yea_o iii_o they_o may_v remain_v for_o a_o time_n in_o some_o particular_a sin_n either_o first_o through_o ignorance_n or_o second_o through_o carelessness_n as_o david_n do_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o bathsheba_n and_o therefore_o these_o thing_n well_o weigh_v and_o consider_v make_v charity_n cover_v a_o great_a many_o of_o sin_n in_o the_o faithful_a flock_n of_o christ_n second_o but_o these_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v cover_v neither_o answ_n 2_o i._n justificando_fw-la by_o justify_v either_o first_o the_o sin_n for_o that_o be_v false_a witness_n condemn_v in_o the_o nine_o commandment_n nor_o second_o the_o person_n sin_v for_o that_o be_v a_o plain_a respect_n of_o person_n nor_o ii_o acerbi_fw-la increpando_fw-la by_o sharp_o reprove_v the_o reproover_n or_o by_o recrimination_n many_o when_o they_o hear_v their_o friend_n sin_v reprehend_v fly_v in_o the_o face_n of_o he_o that_o reprove_v he_o labour_v to_o disgrace_v he_o by_o rip_v up_o some_o sin_n of_o he_o but_o we_o must_v not_o thus_o cover_v our_o brethren_n sin_n but_o iii_o procurando_fw-la by_o procure_v in_o humility_n and_o modesty_n pardon_v and_o a_o good_a opinion_n of_o our_o brother_n by_o lessen_v and_o excuse_v his_o sin_n and_o by_o show_v the_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o the_o best_a man_n three_o although_o we_o must_v thus_o cover_v our_o answ_n 3_o brethren_n sin_n from_o the_o eye_n of_o other_o yet_o we_o must_v severe_o reprove_v it_o and_o lay_v it_o open_a both_o to_o the_o eye_n and_o understanding_n and_o ear_n of_o our_o brother_n who_o transgress_v for_o i._o it_o be_v a_o foolish_a yea_o a_o unchristian_a practice_n to_o silence_v our_o brother_n sin_n and_o to_o forbear_v to_o reprove_v it_o when_o we_o love_v he_o and_o afterward_o in_o anger_n to_o reproach_v he_o for_o it_o and_o to_o cast_v it_o in_o his_o tooth_n yea_o ii_o the_o nature_n of_o true_a zeal_n and_o love_n be_v to_o speak_v when_o we_o see_v any_o thing_n in_o our_o
her_o old_a skin_n to_o invest_v herself_o in_o a_o new_a so_o we_o must_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a and_o put_v on_o that_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n of_o truth_n ephes_n 4.24_o some_o writer_n namely_o isidor_n robanus_n dormisecur_n de_fw-fr temp_n serm_n 5._o &_o anton._n part_n 4._o titul_n 2._o cap._n 5._o §_o 1._o do_v express_v the_o kind_n of_o serpent_n which_o be_v thus_o accustom_a to_o do_v and_o the_o time_n when_o she_o do_v it_o and_o the_o manner_n how_o she_o do_v it_o i._o isidor_n say_v that_o that_o kind_a of_o serpent_n which_o cast_v his_o skin_n be_v call_v coluber_fw-la a_o snake_n ii_o concern_v the_o time_n when_o this_o be_v do_v there_o be_v some_o question_n for_o first_o some_o say_v she_o cast_v her_o skin_n in_o the_o spring_n time_n cromwell_n second_o some_o say_v it_o be_v when_o she_o find_v herself_o to_o be_v load_v and_o burden_v with_o poison_n dormisee_n s_o three_o the_o most_o say_v it_o be_v when_o she_o find_v herself_o to_o grow_v old_a and_o infirm_a antonin_n thus_o shall_v we_o do_v and_o herein_o intimate_v the_o serpent_n namely_o i._o cast_v off_o sin_n and_o the_o old_a man_n in_o the_o spring_n of_o our_o year_n and_o remember_v our_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o youth_n eccles_n 12.1_o we_o must_v give_v our_o best_a day_n to_o he_o that_o best_o deserve_v they_o to_o wit_n to_o god_n and_o not_o as_o many_o do_v who_o give_v their_o youth_n to_o sathan_n and_o their_o age_n to_o god_n their_o strength_n to_o sathan_n and_o their_o weakness_n to_o god_n their_o health_n to_o sathan_n and_o their_o sickness_n to_o god_n yea_o who_o desire_v to_o dedicate_v their_o life_n to_o sathan_n and_o their_o death_n unto_o god_n we_o must_v be_v wise_a as_o serpent_n who_o neither_o cast_v off_o their_o skin_n in_o autumn_n nor_o in_o winter_n but_o in_o the_o spring_n ii_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o sin_n to_o be_v a_o burden_n unto_o we_o and_o then_o strive_v to_o disgorge_v ourselves_o of_o they_o we_o must_v first_o labour_n to_o hate_n and_o loathe_v they_o and_o then_o endeavour_v to_o leave_v they_o we_o must_v first_o feel_v our_o sin_n to_o be_v a_o burden_n too_o heavy_a for_o we_o to_o bear_v and_o then_o case_n our_o shoulder_n of_o that_o load_n as_o the_o serpent_n do_v discharge_v her_o stomach_n of_o her_o poison_n when_o she_o find_v it_o overcharge_v therewithal_o iii_o we_o must_v when_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o weak_a and_o infirm_a by_o reason_n of_o sin_n labour_v to_o leave_v it_o and_o cast_v it_o off_o when_o we_o find_v that_o our_o sin_n hang_v so_o fast_o on_o and_o cleave_v so_o fast_o too_o that_o we_o can_v run_v the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o we_o 12.1_o we_o heb._n 12.1_o when_o we_o find_v our_o hand_n so_o hard_o manacle_v by_o sin_n that_o we_o can_v neither_o fight_v the_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n nor_o work_v out_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o to_o be_v so_o low_a and_o weak_a through_o sin_n that_o we_o have_v no_o strength_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a than_o it_o be_v time_n for_o we_o with_o the_o serpent_n to_o cast_v off_o our_o old_a coat_n of_o maliciousness_n iv_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o serpent_n cast_v her_o skin_n be_v this_o according_a to_o isidor_n dormis_fw-la anton._n and_o raban_n when_o she_o desire_v to_o cast_v off_o her_o skin_n than_o first_o she_o abstaine_v from_o meat_n for_o divers_a day_n and_o second_o she_o eat_v a_o certain_a kind_n of_o bitter_a herb_n and_o three_o have_v eat_v that_o she_o bathe_v herself_o in_o the_o water_n and_o fourthly_a have_v so_o do_v he_o seek_v out_o and_o choose_v a_o strait_a hole_n of_o a_o firm_a stone_n and_o violent_o enter_v therein_o and_o pass_v through_o with_o great_a difficulty_n leave_v his_o old_a skin_n behind_o he_o five_o and_o last_o his_o old_a skin_n be_v thus_o strip_v off_o he_o than_o lay_v himself_o in_o the_o warm_a sun_n that_o he_o may_v fortify_v and_o harden_v his_o new_a skin_n this_o course_n must_v they_o take_v who_o desire_v to_o be_v renew_v in_o their_o inward_a man_n namely_o first_o they_o must_v beat_v their_o body_n and_o bring_v it_o into_o subjection_n both_o by_o a_o corporal_a abstinence_n from_o meat_n and_o a_o spiritual_a abstinence_n from_o sin_n 1_o cor._n 9.27_o second_o beside_o fast_v they_o must_v eat_v the_o bitter_a and_o sour_a herb_n of_o contrition_n humiliation_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n mourning_n both_o for_o the_o sin_n already_o commit_v and_o also_o for_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n which_o lie_v in_o the_o soul_n three_o have_v eat_v this_o sour_a herb_n of_o true_a sorrow_n we_o must_v then_o labour_v that_o we_o may_v be_v wash_v with_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n and_o bathe_v over_o and_o over_o in_o that_o jordan_n of_o christ_n blood_n which_o be_v better_o than_o all_o the_o river_n of_o damascus_n to_o wash_v in_o four_o if_o we_o desire_v that_o our_o youth_n and_o strength_n may_v be_v renew_v by_o grace_n we_o must_v go_v through_o that_o strait_a hole_n of_o repentance_n enter_v thereby_o into_o that_o firm_a rock_n which_o be_v christ_n or_o the_o stone_n of_o repentance_n through_o which_o we_o must_v enter_v must_v be_v firm_a and_o stable_a that_o be_v our_o repentance_n must_v be_v accompany_v with_o a_o firm_a and_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n never_o to_o return_v back_o again_o unto_o sin_n for_o the_o serpent_n have_v once_o enter_v never_o pull_v back_o his_o head_n but_o violent_o rush_v through_o though_o with_o pain_n and_o difficulty_n nihil_fw-la prosunt_fw-la lamenta_fw-la si_fw-la iterentur_fw-la peccata_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n de_fw-fr paenit_fw-la our_o sorrow_n and_o tear_n for_o sin_n profit_v we_o nothing_o if_o we_o return_v again_o unto_o our_o sin_n for_o wound_n be_v iterate_v be_v more_o hardly_o and_o slow_o cure_v five_o have_v thus_o humble_v ourselves_o by_o fast_v and_o true_a godly_a sorrow_n and_o wash_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o tear_n of_o contrition_n and_o not_o only_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n by_o past_a but_o full_o purpose_v and_o resolve_v never_o to_o turn_v unto_o sin_n any_o more_o then_o we_o must_v lie_v in_o the_o sunshine_n of_o god_n grace_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o faithful_a be_v he_o who_o have_v call_v such_o unto_o he_o and_o have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v receive_v they_o into_o favour_n and_o pardon_v their_o former_a sin_n and_o preserve_v they_o from_o sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o enable_v they_o to_o serve_v he_o as_o become_v a_o new_a and_o renew_v creature_n four_o the_o serpent_n stop_v her_o ear_n at_o the_o answ_n 4_o voice_n of_o the_o charmer_n and_o will_v not_o hear_v his_o incantation_n now_o if_o any_o desire_n to_o know_v how_o a_o serpent_n can_v stop_v both_o her_o ear_n antoninus_n lart_n 4._o tit._n 2._o cap._n 4._o §_o 1._o say_v she_o lay_v one_o care_n close_o to_o the_o ground_n and_o stop_v the_o other_o with_o her_o tail_n thus_o must_v we_o do_v when_o the_o devil_n will_v seduce_v allure_v or_o inchant_v we_o by_o any_o wicked_a suggestion_n or_o temptation_n we_o must_v stop_v our_o ear_n and_o thought_n and_o affection_n lest_o be_v allure_v by_o his_o provoke_a temptation_n we_o shall_v assent_v and_o consent_v thereunto_o and_o this_o we_o shall_v do_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o end_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o serpent_n tail_n namely_o destruction_n for_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n and_o the_o end_n of_o sinner_n damnation_n answ_n 5_o five_o the_o serpent_n see_v that_o he_o be_v hate_v do_v careful_o decline_v and_o shun_v whatsoever_o may_v be_v hurtful_a unto_o he_o so_o the_o child_n of_o god_n must_v take_v heed_n that_o they_o do_v not_o rash_o expose_v themselves_o to_o danger_n neither_o live_v negligent_o but_o wise_o and_o circumspect_o ephes_n 5.15_o colos_n 4.5_o answ_n 6_o six_o the_o serpent_n carry_v poison_n in_o her_o mouth_n do_v ever_o put_v it_o out_o before_o she_o drink_v so_o when_o we_o come_v either_o to_o the_o word_n or_o prayer_n or_o sacrament_n we_o must_v strive_v to_o lay_v aside_o our_o malice_n hatred_n envy_n bitterness_n yea_o all_o wickedness_n whatsoever_o and_o thus_o in_o some_o few_o particular_n we_o see_v wherein_o the_o serpent_n be_v to_o be_v imitate_v quest_n 2_o who_o err_v here_o by_o misunderstanding_n of_o our_o saviour_n answ_n the_o ophites_n who_o because_o the_o wisdom_n of_o a_o serpent_n be_v here_o commend_v and_o because_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o christ_n do_v
the_o rule_n of_o christian_a charity_n who_o know_v that_o the_o church_n be_v disquiet_v and_o disturb_v only_o by_o reason_n of_o some_o personal_a hatred_n against_o he_o and_o that_o the_o church_n may_v have_v peace_n and_o his_o particular_a congregation_n leave_v to_o enjoy_v as_o good_a a_o pastor_n yea_o in_o every_o regard_n as_o able_a to_o edify_v they_o as_o he_o be_v if_o he_o be_v go_v and_o yet_o rather_o than_o he_o will_v undergo_v the_o trouble_n molestation_n and_o danger_n of_o exile_n will_v stay_v and_o suffer_v the_o church_n in_o general_a and_o his_o particular_a flock_n to_o be_v disquiet_v and_o hinder_v from_o the_o peaceable_a enjoyment_n of_o the_o word_n rule_n 8_o eight_o in_o flee_v persecution_n we_o must_v respect_v the_o utility_n and_o profit_n of_o the_o church_n that_o be_v i._o if_o the_o church_n by_o the_o retain_v and_o keep_v of_o a_o minister_n may_v reap_v spiritual_a gain_n and_o advantage_n than_o he_o be_v not_o to_o flee_v or_o ii_o if_o the_o church_n may_v reap_v comfort_n courage_n or_o benefit_n by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o minister_n constant_a and_o courageous_a suffering_n for_o the_o truth_n then_o i_o conceive_v that_o he_o be_v not_o to_o flee_v because_o a_o good_a shepherd_n will_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o sheep_n but_o iii_o if_o a_o minister_n can_v have_v no_o leave_n to_o discharge_v his_o ministerial_a function_n no_o liberty_n to_o preach_v unto_o his_o flock_n or_o to_o pray_v with_o they_o or_o to_o administer_v the_o sacrament_n unto_o they_o nor_o any_o hope_n by_o his_o presence_n to_o benefit_v the_o church_n or_o to_o gain_v more_o soul_n unto_o christ_n nor_o cause_v any_o occasion_n likely_a to_o be_v offer_v whereby_o he_o may_v propagate_v and_o further_o enlarge_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n without_o doubt_n then_o he_o may_v safe_o and_o lawful_o flee_v for_o his_o life_n and_o shun_v persecution_n iv_o if_o a_o minister_n can_v see_v in_o likelihood_n that_o if_o some_o certain_a time_n or_o brunt_n be_v over_o he_o may_v much_o benefit_n and_o comfort_v the_o church_n but_o for_o the_o present_a there_o be_v small_a hope_n either_o of_o save_v his_o own_o life_n or_o do_v good_a to_o his_o flock_n he_o may_v then_o for_o a_o while_o run_v unto_o the_o wilderness_n and_o hide_v himself_o in_o the_o desert_n and_o shelter_v himself_o until_o the_o shower_n be_v over_o now_o all_o these_o rule_n belong_v unto_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n because_o the_o text_n speak_v only_o of_o their_o flight_n in_o the_o time_n of_o persecution_n sect._n 2_o §_o 2._o until_o the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v quest_n 1_o how_o do_v christ_n come_v christ_n come_v diverse_o namely_o answ_n first_o he_o come_v unto_o we_o in_o carne_fw-la in_o the_o flesh_n when_o he_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o this_o be_v past_a second_o in_o gloria_fw-la in_o glory_n when_o he_o come_v unto_o judgement_n rom._n 2.6_o this_o be_v to_o come_v three_o in_o protectione_n in_o preservation_n and_o defence_n behold_v i_o be_o with_o you_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n matth._n 28.20_o that_o be_v by_o protection_n care_n and_o special_a assistance_n this_o come_v be_v always_o and_o thus_o he_o be_v for_o ever_o present_a with_o his_o child_n four_o in_o donatione_fw-la spiritus_fw-la he_o come_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o donation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o this_o be_v either_o extraordinary_a as_o he_o come_v to_o the_o apostle_n give_v singular_a and_o extraordinary_a gift_n unto_o they_o act._n 2._o or_o ordinary_a and_o thus_o he_o come_v unto_o all_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o regeneration_n when_o new_a and_o spiritual_a habit_n principle_n and_o grace_n be_v infuse_v into_o they_o five_o in_o interno_fw-la lumine_fw-la in_o internal_a illumination_n enlighten_v the_o heart_n and_o open_v the_o eye_n for_o he_o enlighten_v every_o one_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n john_n 1.9_o now_o these_o two_o last_o be_v one_o and_o our_o only_a and_o true_a felicity_n whence_o we_o may_v observe_v that_o true_a happiness_n do_v consist_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o heart_n observe_v when_o christ_n come_v to_o zacheus_n then_o come_v salvation_n to_o his_o house_n and_o consolation_n to_o his_o heart_n when_o christ_n come_v unto_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a then_o and_o never_o until_o then_o come_v joy_n unto_o their_o soul_n then_o and_o never_o until_o then_o be_v they_o true_o happy_a and_o therefore_o this_o we_o shall_v desire_v first_o that_o be_v before_o and_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n psalm_n 27.4_o and_o 42.2_o why_o be_v we_o make_v happy_a by_o the_o fruition_n of_o quest_n 2_o christ_n first_o because_o then_o and_o never_o until_o then_o do_v answ_n 1_o we_o true_o see_v a_o blind_a man_n will_v think_v himself_o a_o bless_a man_n to_o enjoy_v his_o sight_n now_o we_o by_o nature_n be_v blind_a and_o our_o eye_n be_v open_v and_o our_o understanding_n enlighten_v only_o then_o when_o christ_n enter_v into_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o happy_a be_v we_o when_o become_v unto_o we_o psal_n 4.6_o &_o 80.3.7.19_o second_o because_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n unto_o answ_n 2_o the_o soul_n do_v represent_v the_o beatifical_a vision_n wherein_o our_o chief_a heavenly_a happiness_n do_v consist_v therefore_o thereby_o we_o be_v make_v true_o bless_v read_v psalm_n 16.11_o and_o psalm_n 98._o and_o matth._n 5.8_o verse_n 24._o the_o disciple_n be_v not_o above_o his_o master_n verse_n 24_o nor_o the_o servant_n above_o his_o lord_n christ_n by_o this_o title_n disciple_n will_v teach_v we_o observe_v that_o those_o who_o he_o receive_v he_o will_v teach_v read_v for_o the_o proof_n hereof_o esay_n 54.13_o jerem._n 31.33_o etc._n etc._n proverb_n 8.1_o and_o 9.1_o how_o quest_n or_o how_o many_o way_n do_v christ_n teach_v his_o servant_n first_o he_o teach_v they_o by_o his_o word_n matth._n answ_n 1_o 28.19_o prov._n 8.1_o and_o 9.1_o second_o he_o teach_v they_o by_o his_o spirit_n psal_n answ_n 2_o 143.10_o and_o 1_o john_n 2.27_o and_o without_o this_o the_o other_o be_v ineffectual_a and_o therefore_o we_o must_v first_o labour_n to_o be_v teach_v by_o the_o word_n and_o cleave_v close_o unto_o that_o esay_n 2.3_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o regeneration_n 1_o pet._n 1.24.25_o and_o then_o labour_v to_o be_v teach_v inward_o by_o the_o spirit_n for_o without_o his_o gracious_a illumination_n we_o can_v know_v nothing_o aright_o 1_o cor._n 8.2_o certain_o humane_a knowledge_n must_v needs_o deceive_v we_o and_o mislead_v we_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v instruct_v by_o that_o tutor_n nor_o consult_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n concern_v the_o thing_n of_o our_o soul_n rom._n 8.6_o 7_o 8_o and_o 1_o corinth_n 3.18_o but_o labour_v that_o we_o may_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n the_o truth_n of_o this_o more_o particular_o appear_v thus_o namely_o first_o natural_o we_o know_v not_o god_n aright_o but_o have_v these_o gross_a and_o false_a conceit_n of_o he_o viz._n i._n we_o think_v that_o he_o see_v not_o our_o sin_n psalm_n 50.21_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n teach_v we_o that_o his_o eye_n be_v over_o all_o the_o world_n and_o run_v too_o and_o fro_o through_o the_o whole_a earth_n from_o which_o lesson_n proceed_v these_o thing_n first_o a_o fearfulness_n to_o sin_n for_o if_o god_n see_v we_o how_o shall_v we_o then_o dare_v to_o do_v evil_a second_o a_o watchfulness_n over_o our_o way_n in_o secret_a because_o god_n see_v all_o thing_n therefore_o we_o dare_v not_o private_o do_v evil_a or_o so_o much_o as_o conceive_v or_o imagine_v mischief_n in_o our_o heart_n three_o because_o god_n see_v all_o thing_n therefore_o the_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o humiliation_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o our_o evil_a thought_n yea_o four_o hence_o come_v alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o every_o good_a work_n because_o god_n see_v they_o and_o write_v they_o in_o his_o book_n of_o remembrance_n malach._n 3_o ii_o we_o think_v that_o god_n be_v like_a unto_o we_o as_o the_o heathen_n conceit_n of_o their_o god_n as_o saturn_n jupiter_n mars_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o that_o sin_n be_v not_o so_o displease_v unto_o he_o as_o we_o say_v it_o be_v but_o the_o bless_a spirit_n teach_v we_o that_o he_o be_v of_o such_o tender_a and_o pure_a eye_n that_o he_o can_v endure_v to_o behold_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v evil_a habak_v 1.13_o and_o hence_o the_o spiritual_a man_n be_v afraid_a to_o commit_v the_o least_o sin_n matth._n 12_o 36._o and_o 1_o thessaly_n 4.6_o iii_o we_o think_v that_o god_n may_v be_v deceive_v but_o the_o spirit_n admonish_v we_o to_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o deceive_v ourselves_o for_o our_o god_n will_v not_o
eye_n and_o neither_o from_o that_o watery_a or_o glass_n or_o crystalline_a humour_n that_o be_v therein_o nor_o yet_o from_o the_o nerve_n thereof_o these_o be_v but_o only_o the_o conveyor_n and_o conduit-pipe_n of_o the_o spirit_n so_o the_o knowledge_n wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n which_o we_o have_v come_v not_o from_o ourselves_o or_o from_o any_o natural_a faculty_n or_o power_n within_o we_o but_o from_o the_o alone_a illumination_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n eight_o the_o disease_n of_o the_o eye_n proceed_v not_o from_o the_o spirit_n but_o from_o the_o humour_n or_o at_o least_o from_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o toto_fw-la vel_fw-la vel_fw-la tanto_fw-la so_o the_o depravation_n corruption_n and_o error_n of_o the_o mind_n proceed_v not_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o from_o the_o natural_a imperfection_n of_o the_o mind_n or_o at_o least_o from_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n from_o the_o soul_n nine_o the_o eye_n can_v behold_v the_o sun_n not_o because_o the_o sun_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o eye_n for_o nothing_o be_v more_o delectable_a thereunto_o or_o more_o desire_a but_o because_o the_o sun_n be_v too_o too_o excellent_a and_o bright_a for_o the_o eye_n to_o behold_v and_o therefore_o see_v the_o eye_n can_v behold_v it_o in_o his_o full_a bigness_n and_o beauty_n or_o greatness_n and_o glory_n it_o do_v therefore_o behold_v it_o in_o a_o cloud_n or_o in_o the_o water_n or_o in_o the_o rainbow_n or_o through_o some_o crack_n or_o cranny_n or_o cleft_n or_o hole_n of_o a_o wall_n so_o the_o soul_n chief_a happiness_n be_v to_o see_v god_n mat._n 5.8_o but_o because_o with_o moses_n we_o can_v see_v he_o in_o his_o glory_n therefore_o we_o look_v upon_o his_o picture_n and_o contemplate_v and_o behold_v he_o in_o his_o creature_n in_o his_o work_n in_o his_o word_n in_o his_o christ_n and_o in_o all_o his_o attribute_n quest_n 8_o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o be_v enlighten_v or_o not_o and_o whether_o christ_n have_v open_v our_o eye_n or_o not_o examine_v serious_o these_o thing_n viz._n answ_n first_o whether_o can_v we_o discern_v between_o those_o thing_n that_o differ_v and_o judge_v of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v most_o excellent_a yea_o so_o discern_v they_o that_o we_o desire_v and_o hunger_n and_o long_o for_o spiritual_a grace_n before_o all_o temporal_a thing_n psal_n 4.6_o and_o 51.11_o ephes_n 3.19_o second_o whether_o have_v we_o a_o true_a and_o watchful_a faith_n or_o do_v we_o but_o sleep_v and_o dream_v that_o be_v be_v we_o so_o assure_v of_o the_o presence_n and_o good_a work_n of_o christ_n within_o we_o that_o the_o remembrance_n and_o assurance_n thereof_o produce_v joy_n and_o peace_n psal_n 4.8_o three_o whether_o be_v our_o conversation_n holy_a and_o unblameable_a or_o not_o be_v we_o zealous_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n be_v we_o fill_v with_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n be_v there_o true_a life_n and_o strength_n of_o grace_n in_o we_o 1_o john_n 1_o â—_o thus_o we_o must_v examine_v whether_o we_o have_v light_n in_o our_o understanding_n whether_o we_o have_v light_n and_o brightness_n in_o our_o faith_n and_o whether_o we_o be_v light_n and_o bright_a in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n four_o whether_o do_v we_o hunger_n after_o that_o glorious_a light_n which_o be_v reserve_v in_o the_o heaven_n or_o not_o phil._n 1.23_o and_o 3.20_o revelat_fw-la 6.10_o and_o 1_o king_n 19.4_o quest_n 8_o how_o or_o by_o what_o mean_n may_v this_o spiritual_a light_n be_v obtain_v answ_n 1_o first_o seek_v it_o betimes_o labour_n for_o it_o mature_o while_o it_o may_v be_v find_v esa_n 55.6_o and_o do_v not_o either_o i._o prefer_v other_o thing_n before_o it_o or_o ii_o procrastinate_v and_o delay_v to_o inquire_v after_o it_o act._n 22.16_o answ_n 2_o second_o seek_v it_o fervent_o and_o zealous_o not_o cold_o or_o luke-warme_o answ_n 3_o three_o seek_v it_o true_o and_o aright_o here_o observe_v diligent_o these_o three_o thing_n i._o god_n enlighten_v the_o mind_n 1_o john_n 1.5_o that_o be_v god_n the_o father_n james_n 1.17_o god_n the_o son_n john_n 8.12_o and_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n ephes_n 3.16.18_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v desire_v god_n the_o father_n to_o enlighten_v our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o his_o christ_n sake_n thus_o david_n do_v psalm_n 13.4_o and_o thus_o paul_n will_v have_v we_o to_o do_v ephes_n 1.18_o ii_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n enlighten_v by_o the_o gospel_n 2_o cor._n 4.4.6_o and_o eccles_n 3.5_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a in_o hear_v the_o word_n mark_v best_o what_o do_v most_o concern_v ourselves_o and_o remember_v that_o careful_o and_o practise_v it_o sincere_o and_o diligent_o iii_o i_o may_v add_v that_o the_o godly_a do_v enlighten_v by_o their_o godly_a conversation_n and_o therefore_o profane_o perilous_o and_o blasphemous_o be_v the_o holy_a for_o his_o holiness_n deride_v and_o scoff_v psal_n 119.51_o this_o not_o be_v the_o way_n unto_o illumination_n but_o a_o mean_n to_o keep_v we_o still_o blind_a and_o dark_a wherefore_o they_o who_o desire_v that_o their_o mind_n may_v be_v enlighten_v must_v 1._o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o anoint_v the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n with_o the_o eyesalve_n of_o his_o spirit_n then_o 2._o they_o must_v hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n diligent_o and_o desire_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v make_v it_o a_o mean_n of_o illumination_n unto_o they_o and_o 3._o they_o must_v delight_v in_o the_o society_n of_o the_o saint_n they_o must_v contemplate_v and_o observe_v diligent_o their_o sanctity_n and_o integrity_n of_o life_n and_o they_o must_v labour_v to_o imitate_v their_o virtue_n §_o 2._o the_o lame_a walk_n sect._n 2_o what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n quest_n 1_o first_o ambulare_fw-la to_o walk_v be_v common_o understand_v answ_n 1_o of_o the_o life_n and_o conversation_n as_o mar._n 7.5_o luke_n 1.6_o and_o act._n 14.16_o second_o via_fw-la the_o way_n signify_v the_o practice_n of_o answ_n 2_o life_n as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o john_n he_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n matth._n 21.32_o and_o therefore_o most_o proper_o these_o word_n follow_v the_o former_a and_o the_o lame_a the_o blind_a because_o we_o must_v walk_v whilst_o we_o have_v light_n john_n 12.33_o in_o these_o word_n as_o in_o the_o former_a we_o have_v two_o thing_n to_o consider_v of_o namely_o i._n what_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n and_o without_o christ_n ii_o what_o we_o be_v by_o grace_n in_o christ_n first_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v lame_a or_o so_o long_a as_o observe_v 1_o we_o be_v natural_a we_o can_v work_v the_o work_n of_o god_n nor_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n psal_n 14.1_o etc._n etc._n esa_n 60.4_o rom._n 7.18_o how_o do_v this_o appear_v quest_n 2_o because_o the_o impression_n of_o concupiscence_n within_o we_o be_v answer_v first_o universal_a and_o general_a that_o be_v be_v seat_v and_o place_v in_o all_o our_o affection_n and_o desire_n and_o second_o it_o be_v vehement_a and_o strong_a and_o of_o great_a power_n rom._n 7.5_o and_o be_v therefore_o call_v lex_fw-la membrorum_fw-la a_o law_n of_o the_o member_n rom._n 7.23_o yea_o three_o it_o be_v so_o deep_o root_v in_o we_o that_o it_o can_v be_v remove_v by_o we_o and_o therefore_o by_o reason_n thereof_o we_o be_v make_v and_o become_v true_o miserable_a rom._n 7.24_o §_o the_o leper_n be_v cleanse_v sect._n 3_o by_o leprosy_n be_v mean_v sin_n because_o this_o be_v the_o pollution_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o that_o be_v of_o the_o body_n and_o herein_o also_o we_o have_v two_o thing_n to_o observe_v viz._n i._n that_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n ii_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n first_o our_o natural_a estate_n be_v here_o worth_a observe_v observe_v 1_o as_o we_o be_v blind_a in_o our_o eye_n and_o lame_a in_o our_o foot_n so_o we_o be_v leprous_a in_o our_o whole_a man_n or_o all_o man_n by_o nature_n be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v with_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n gen._n 6.5_o and_o 8.21_o and_o rom._n 5.12_o and_o ephes_n 2.1.3_o psal_n 39.5_o and_o 116.11_o how_o do_v this_o appear_v first_o it_o appear_v thus_o quest_n because_o it_o be_v the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n as_o gehezi_n and_o miriam_n be_v answ_n 1_o smite_v for_o their_o sin_n with_o leprosy_n so_o all_o mankind_n be_v punish_v with_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n for_o adam_n transgression_n 1_o cor._n 6.10_o etc._n etc._n ephes_n 4._o 17._o etc._n etc._n tit._n 3.3_o answ_n 2_o second_o this_o pollution_n of_o sin_n be_v propagate_v to_o posterity_n sinful_a man_n beget_v child_n in_o his_o own_o likeness_n and_o man_n that_o
be_v bear_v of_o a_o woman_n and_o beget_v by_o a_o man_n be_v impure_a and_o pollute_a job_n 14.4_o and_o 15.14_o and_o 25.4_o psal_n 51.7_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o all_o man_n be_v defile_v answ_n 3_o three_o this_o further_a evident_o appear_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o part_n for_o i._o the_o body_n be_v but_o a_o dead_a organ_n except_o only_o as_o it_o be_v quicken_v and_o enliven_v by_o the_o soul_n ii_o all_o our_o sense_n be_v both_o direct_a traitor_n let_v in_o temptation_n into_o the_o soul_n and_o also_o the_o servant_n and_o handmaid_n of_o lust_n and_o concupiscence_n iii_o the_o bruit_n part_n of_o man_n be_v whole_o set_v upon_o evil_n and_o run_v after_o and_o pursue_v nothing_o else_o that_o be_v both_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o irascible_a and_o concupiscible_a part_n or_o faculty_n iv_o the_o imagination_n do_v continual_o present_v some_o evil_a or_o other_o unto_o the_o soul_n ephes_n 4.18_o v._o the_o will_n of_o man_n always_o natural_o assent_v to_o the_o worse_a part_n video_fw-la meliora_fw-la proboque_fw-la deteriora_fw-la sequor_fw-la i_o see_v what_o be_v best_o but_o oh_o accurse_v i_o follow_v still_o what_o be_v the_o worst_a this_o be_v the_o bitter_a plaint_n of_o bless_a paul_n the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o do_v i_o do_v daily_o rom._n 7.15_o vi_o natural_a reason_n and_o carnal_a wisdom_n be_v enemy_n and_o opposite_a unto_o god_n and_o averse_a from_o he_o rom._n 8.7_o vii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o mind_n itself_o which_o the_o platonic_n thought_n do_v partake_v of_o the_o divine_a nature_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o reformation_n and_o renovation_n ephes_n 4.23_o rom._n 12.2_o and_o thus_o we_o see_v by_o a_o induction_n of_o part_n how_o the_o whole_a man_n of_o all_o mankind_n be_v corrupt_a answ_n 4_o four_o it_o will_v most_o evident_o appear_v that_o we_o all_o natural_o be_v contaminate_v with_o sin_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o leprosy_n and_o together_o therewith_o the_o resemblance_n of_o sin_n thereunto_o i._o leprosy_n be_v a_o universal_a disease_n it_o begin_v and_o breed_v first_o in_o the_o humour_n then_o break_v forth_o in_o the_o skin_n and_o within_o a_o while_n overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n thus_o sin_n seize_v first_o upon_o the_o soul_n by_o and_o by_o corrupt_v and_o taint_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v consider_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v change_v and_o renew_v who_o be_v thus_o corrupt_v and_o defile_v we_o be_v easy_o persuade_v to_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o a_o change_n be_v necessary_a but_o very_o difficult_o persuade_v to_o go_v about_o the_o work_n be_v herein_o especial_o enemy_n to_o innovation_n wherefore_o we_o shall_v so_o much_o the_o more_o earnest_o and_o industrious_o undertake_v the_o task_n by_o how_o much_o the_o hard_a and_o contrary_a to_o our_o natural_a affection_n it_o be_v ii_o leprosy_n be_v hereditary_a as_o be_v show_v before_o chap._n 8._o and_o so_o be_v sin_n derive_v from_o the_o father_n to_o the_o son_n iii_o leprosy_n be_v a_o unclean_a disease_n for_o first_o the_o humour_n in_o leper_n be_v intemperate_a and_o second_o altogether_o corrupt_a and_o poisonous_a so_o that_o the_o humour_n in_o the_o leper_n and_o in_o he_o who_o be_v take_v with_o the_o french_a or_o neapolitan_a disease_n be_v much_o like_a and_o three_o it_o be_v a_o infectious_a disease_n and_o therefore_o by_o the_o leviticall_a law_n leper_n be_v to_o live_v alone_o thus_o sin_n do_v pollute_v and_o infect_v ourselves_o and_o endanger_v other_o and_o therefore_o why_o shall_v we_o presume_v thereof_o let_v we_o rather_o remember_v that_o i._o sin_n cast_v we_o out_o of_o paradise_n and_o ii_o bring_v death_n upon_o christ_n who_o know_v no_o sin_n in_o himself_o neither_o deserve_a any_o death_n or_o punishment_n at_o all_o for_o any_o offence_n of_o his_o own_o and_o iii_o hinder_v our_o prayer_n from_o be_v hear_v for_o god_n hear_v not_o sinner_n john_n 9_o and_o iv_o hinder_v the_o lord_n from_o save_v we_o because_o it_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o justice_n to_o save_v sinner_n yea_o v._o be_v of_o that_o nature_n that_o one_o sin_n be_v enough_o to_o destroy_v we_o yea_o the_o whole_a world_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n achan_n saul_n david_n jonas_n hezekiah_n yea_o if_o christ_n have_v but_o break_v the_o least_o commandment_n he_o can_v not_o have_v save_v we_o iv_o the_o leprosy_n leave_v its_o scar_n and_o mark_n and_o relic_n behind_o it_o so_o sin_n leave_v its_o remainder_n and_o a_o proneness_n unto_o concupiscence_n behind_o it_o and_o a_o certain_a weakness_n and_o inability_n in_o nature_n to_o do_v the_o will_n and_o work_v of_o god_n v._o hence_o the_o leper_n although_o he_o be_v cure_v of_o his_o leprosy_n and_o pronounce_v clean_o be_v prone_a to_o relapse_n and_o fall_v into_o this_o disease_n again_o so_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o remainder_n and_o relic_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o we_o be_v prone_a to_o relapse_n and_o fall_v into_o sin_n even_o after_o our_o regeneration_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v watchful_a and_o circumspect_a over_o all_o our_o way_n stand_v always_o upon_o our_o watch-tower_n and_o labour_v and_o pray_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v sanctify_v we_o throughout_o both_o in_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n 1_o thess_n 5.23_o and_o thus_o we_o have_v hear_v that_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n pollute_v with_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n it_o remain_v now_o second_o to_o show_v that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v purge_v from_o sin_n or_o that_o those_o who_o christ_n receive_v he_o cure_v observe_v 2_o from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n this_o we_o have_v handle_v before_o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v add_v but_o one_o question_n to_o what_o have_v be_v speak_v and_o proceed_v to_o the_o next_o section_n how_o may_v we_o know_v quest_n whether_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n examine_v serious_o these_o five_o thing_n viz._n first_o answ_n whether_o do_v we_o strive_v and_o struggle_v against_o our_o own_o proper_a sin_n or_o not_o second_o whether_o do_v we_o hate_v all_o sort_n and_o kind_n of_o sin_n whatsoever_o or_o not_o whether_o great_a or_o small_a whether_o public_a or_o private_a whether_o belove_a or_o not_o belove_v three_o whether_o have_v we_o strength_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n have_v we_o receive_v health_n and_o strength_n and_o new_a humour_n from_o the_o lord_n in_o so_o much_o as_o now_o we_o can_v serve_v the_o lord_n in_o purity_n of_o heart_n four_o whether_o have_v we_o tender_a conscience_n and_o awaken_v conscience_n or_o not_o which_o will_v not_o endure_v the_o least_o touch_n of_o sin_n but_o careful_o watch_v against_o all_o five_o whether_o do_v the_o watchman_n of_o israel_n which_o neither_o slumber_n nor_o sleep_n preserve_v and_o keep_v we_o that_o be_v both_o watch_n over_o we_o himself_o and_o also_o excite_v we_o to_o be_v watchful_a over_o ourselves_o certain_o if_o we_o find_v these_o thing_n in_o we_o we_o may_v then_o be_v confident_o assure_v that_o the_o leper_n be_v cleanse_v and_o therefore_o inquire_v diligent_o whether_o 1._o we_o hate_v all_o sin_n in_o general_n and_o 2._o strive_v more_o particular_o against_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o 3._o be_v afraid_a to_o commit_v any_o and_o watchful_a against_o all_o and_o 4._o perceive_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o prevent_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o to_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o what_o be_v good_a and_o 5._o find_v new_a strength_n in_o our_o bone_n and_o joint_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n for_o by_o these_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n or_o not_o sect._n 4_o §_o the_o deaf_a hear_v first_o we_o must_v here_o consider_v the_o estate_n of_o nature_n and_o then_o second_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n first_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v deaf_a until_o we_o be_v cure_v quest_n 1_o how_o many_o sort_n and_o kind_n of_o deafness_n be_v there_o deafness_n be_v twofold_a answ_n to_o wit_n either_o of_o the_o body_n of_o which_o i_o here_o speak_v not_o or_o mind_n &_o it_o be_v a_o incapacity_n of_o thing_n either_o natural_a but_o we_o hear_v the_o clamour_n of_o nature_n which_o desire_v meat_n drink_z sleep_n rest_n health_n pleasure_n and_o the_o like_a or_o moral_a but_o we_o can_v learn_v worthy_a wisdom_n and_o craft_n &_o the_o like_a or_o scientialium_n of_o thing_n belong_v to_o art_n &_o science_n but_o the_o natural_a man_n can_v learn_v liberal_a art_n and_o science_n &_o profession_n yea_o even_o the_o most_o deep_a &_o profound_a art_n or_o spiritual_a now_o these_o thing_n be_v understand_v either_o i._o in_o other_o &_o here_o our_o ear_n
contempt_n of_o the_o world_n 1_o john_n 2.15_o that_o be_v although_o we_o may_v make_v use_n thereof_o as_o of_o a_o inn_n for_o a_o night_n yet_o we_o must_v neither_o serve_v it_o nor_o love_v it_o nor_o delight_n in_o it_o 1_o cor._n 7.30_o and_o iv_o in_o a_o true_a denial_n of_o our_o own_o will_n and_o way_n matth._n 16.24_o and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o know_v what_o the_o good_a and_o perfect_a will_n of_o god_n be_v rom._n 12.2_o ephes_n 5.10_o and_o v._o in_o a_o serious_a labour_n to_o fructify_v &_o increase_v daily_o in_o every_o good_a work_n read_v rom._n 12.1_o and_o 2_o corinth_n 5.15_o and_o 1_o tim._n 6.18_o and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v diligent_o examine_v ourselves_o by_o these_o thing_n whether_o ever_o we_o true_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n or_o not_o see_v that_o without_o it_o all_o our_o other_o labour_n in_o religion_n be_v lose_v quest_n 6_o by_o who_o aid_n and_o help_n must_v we_o repent_v answ_n by_o the_o aid_n and_o assistance_n of_o god_n for_o he_o circumcise_v the_o heart_n deut._n 30.6_o and_o he_o convert_v and_o turn_v we_o jerem._n 31.18_o verse_n 21.22_o verse_n 21.22_o woe_n unto_o thou_o chorazin_n woe_n unto_o thou_o bethsaida_n for_o if_o the_o mighty_a work_n which_o be_v do_v in_o you_o have_v be_v do_v in_o tyre_n and_o sidon_n they_o will_v have_v repent_v long_o ago_o in_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o tolerable_a for_o tyre_n and_o sidon_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n then_o for_o you_o sect._n 2_o §_o 1._o if_o the_o mighty_a work_n which_o be_v dâ—ne_v in_o thou_o have_v be_v do_v in_o tyre_n and_o sidon_n quest_n 1_o who_o be_v these_o man_n of_o tyre_n answer_v 1_o first_o they_o be_v gentile_n not_o jew_n yet_o answer_v 2_o second_o in_o the_o time_n of_o david_n and_o solomon_n they_o be_v friend_n to_o the_o israelite_n as_o appear_v by_o 2_o sam._n 5.11_o and_o 1_o king_n 5.1_o answer_v 3_o three_o it_o be_v a_o place_n of_o singular_a traffic_n and_o trade_n zach._n 9.2.3_o answer_v 4_o four_o they_o be_v sometime_o enemy_n to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n psal_n 83.7_o ezech._n 26.2_o answer_v 5_o five_o they_o be_v a_o people_n who_o for_o their_o sin_n god_n have_v menace_v and_o threaten_v to_o punish_v esay_n 23_o 1._o etc._n etc._n jerem._n 27.2_o ezech._n 26._o and_o 27._o and_o 28._o and_o 29.18_o amos_n 1.9_o yea_o they_o be_v captivate_v seventy_o year_n and_o yet_o return_v unto_o their_o fornication_n esa_n 23.16_o their_o sin_n be_v divers_a viz._n i._o they_o be_v the_o enemy_n of_o the_o israelite_n as_o be_v show_v before_o ii_o they_o trust_v to_o their_o wisdom_n and_o riches_n zachar._n 9.2.3_o iii_o be_v return_v from_o their_o long_a captivity_n they_o turn_v again_o to_o their_o former_a fornication_n esa_n 23.16_o iv_o tyre_n think_v herself_o and_o boast_v of_o herself_o as_o a_o god_n ezech._n 28.2_o and_o 27.1_o etc._n etc._n and_o yet_o if_o the_o mighty_a work_n which_o be_v do_v in_o corazin_n and_o bethsaida_n have_v be_v do_v in_o she_o she_o will_v have_v repent_v in_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n whence_o we_o may_v observe_v observe_v 1_o that_o there_o be_v none_o so_o wicked_a but_o they_o may_v be_v convert_v by_o the_o gospel_n christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n and_o by_o his_o preach_a publican_n and_o harlot_n be_v reduce_v to_o his_o dominion_n yea_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o general_a antidote_n against_o all_o infection_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o general_a salve_n for_o all_o sore_n it_o be_v the_o elixir_n of_o life_n and_o nothing_o be_v incurable_a in_o regard_n thereof_o it_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n rom._n 1.16_o that_o be_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n 1_o cor._n 1.24_o and_o therefore_o nothing_o be_v impossible_a unto_o god_n neither_o can_v any_o thing_n at_o all_o hinder_v he_o here_o observe_v that_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n which_o hinder_v a_o physician_n from_o cure_v namely_o first_o the_o time_n many_o disease_n be_v take_v in_o time_n be_v easy_o help_v but_o be_v let_v alone_o a_o while_n they_o become_v incurable_a this_o can_v hinder_v the_o lord_n for_o nullum_fw-la tempus_fw-la occurrit_fw-la deo_fw-la he_o call_v man_n to_o the_o gate_n of_o death_n and_o then_o he_o say_v come_v again_o you_o son_n of_o man_n yea_o at_o what_o time_n soever_o whether_o at_o the_o first_o or_o three_o or_o nine_o or_o eleven_o hour_n a_o sinner_n repent_v he_o shall_v find_v mercy_n ezech._n 18._o and_o therefore_o the_o length_n of_o time_n or_o continuance_n in_o sin_n can_v let_v the_o lord_n from_o heal_a second_o the_o kind_n of_o the_o disease_n and_o malady_n some_o disease_n be_v incureble_a unto_o man_n but_o nothing_o be_v impossible_a unto_o god_n for_o he_o can_v pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n ezech._n 18.22_o he_o can_v heal_v all_o our_o infirmity_n psalm_n 103.3_o yea_o although_o our_o soul_n be_v as_o red_a as_o blood_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n yet_o he_o can_v make_v we_o as_o white_a as_o the_o drive_a snow_n esa_n 1.16.18_o quest_n 2_o how_o be_v these_o of_o corazin_n worse_a than_o they_o of_o tyre_n or_o what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o this_o comparison_n which_o our_o saviour_n make_v betwixt_o they_o answ_n 1_o first_o it_o be_v usual_a with_o the_o lord_n to_o shame_v some_o sinner_n by_o the_o example_n of_o other_o as_o mat._n 12.41.42_o where_o our_o saviour_n reproach_v they_o with_o the_o ninivite_n and_o the_o queen_n of_o the_o south_n and_o again_o verse_n 19_o tax_v their_o pride_n by_o the_o example_n of_o infant_n and_o elsewhere_o reprove_v the_o rich_a by_o compare_v they_o with_o the_o widow_n who_o cast_v in_o two_o mite_n into_o the_o treasury_n but_o in_o these_o example_n he_o compare_v they_o with_o those_o who_o do_v well_o but_o in_o the_o text_n with_o those_o who_o do_v wicked_o now_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n if_o these_o of_o corazin_n and_o bethsaida_n be_v worse_o than_o the_o good_a but_o how_o be_v they_o worse_a than_o the_o infidel_n and_o gentile_n second_o the_o galilean_n be_v near_o to_o the_o man_n answ_n 2_o of_o tyre_n and_o the_o luxury_n and_o unbridled_a life_n of_o the_o tyrian_n be_v know_v unto_o the_o galilean_n and_o hate_v and_o condemn_v by_o they_o and_o for_o this_o their_o wickedness_n be_v despise_v of_o they_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n compare_v the_o galilean_n with_o the_o man_n of_o tyre_n that_o they_o may_v know_v in_o how_o great_a danger_n they_o be_v and_o how_o they_o be_v as_o bad_a and_o worse_a as_o they_o be_v who_o in_o their_o esteem_n deserve_v to_o be_v hate_v and_o contemn_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o ungodly_a life_n three_o but_o how_o be_v the_o galilean_n worse_n answ_n 3_o then_o the_o tyrian_n because_o they_o of_o tyre_n sin_v ignorant_o but_o these_o of_o obstinate_a malice_n whence_o note_n that_o the_o sin_n of_o christian_n after_o they_o have_v observe_v 2_o know_v and_o receive_v the_o gospel_n be_v worse_o than_o the_o sin_n of_o heathen_n and_o infidel_n who_o be_v not_o teach_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n and_o as_o their_o sin_n be_v great_a so_o shall_v also_o their_o punishment_n for_o he_o who_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o more_o stripe_n why_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o christian_n worse_o and_o quest_n 3_o great_a than_o the_o sin_n of_o heathen_n first_o because_o infidel_n have_v only_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n answ_n 1_o but_o christian_n the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gospel_n here_o chrysostome_n compare_v the_o galilean_n with_o those_o of_o tyre_n for_o these_o have_v only_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n to_o lead_v they_o but_o those_o beside_o and_o above_o that_o have_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o miracle_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o the_o galilean_n sin_v against_o the_o whole_a bless_a trinity_n for_o i_o christ_n speak_v and_o preach_v unto_o they_o and_o ii_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o some_o general_a notion_n do_v cooperate_v with_o the_o word_n and_o iii_o god_n the_o father_n do_v confirm_v the_o word_n preach_v by_o christ_n with_o sign_n and_o miracle_n and_o therefore_o great_a be_v their_o sin_n in_o contemn_v this_o word_n and_o in_o shut_v their_o eye_n against_o this_o clear_a light_n answ_n 2_o second_o in_o infidel_n there_o be_v a_o invincible_a ignorance_n the_o natural_a man_n not_o be_v able_a to_o understand_v spiritual_a thing_n 1_o cor._n 2.14_o but_o in_o christian_n a_o vincible_a because_o they_o be_v teach_v by_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n quest_n 4_o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o and_o all_o those_o who_o enjoy_v
answ_n 1_o the_o gospel_n first_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o contemn_v the_o gospel_n after_o once_o it_o have_v be_v embrace_v and_o receive_v for_o it_o have_v be_v better_a for_o we_o never_o to_o have_v know_v the_o way_n of_o god_n then_o after_o the_o knowledge_n thereof_o to_o relapse_n and_o fall_v away_o 2_o peter_n 2.22_o like_o the_o galathian_o who_o begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n answ_n 2_o and_o end_v in_o the_o flesh_n gal_n 3.3_o second_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o sin_n of_o knowledge_n whether_o i._o in_o general_n after_o illumination_n and_o a_o knowledge_n that_o god_n be_v a_o enemy_n unto_o and_o a_o swift_a witness_n against_o all_o sin_n and_o sinner_n for_o it_o be_v dangerous_a for_o such_o a_o one_o to_o sin_n or_o ii_o in_o particular_a we_o must_v principal_o beware_v of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o know_v the_o time_n and_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n the_o lord_n easy_o pass_v by_o act_n 17._o but_o after_o a_o man_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o sight_n and_o knowledge_n of_o his_o sin_n it_o be_v dangerous_a then_o to_o continue_v any_o long_o in_o it_o some_o follow_v drunkenness_n and_o ignorant_o think_v it_o to_o be_v but_o only_o good_a fellowship_n and_o not_o sin_n or_o if_o sin_n then_o no_o great_a one_o neither_o much_o offensive_a to_o god_n but_o woe_n be_v to_o he_o who_o know_v it_o to_o be_v a_o great_a sin_n and_o odious_a unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o blush_v and_o tremble_v to_o commit_v it_o and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o proccede_v to_o act_v it_o for_o such_o a_o one_o first_o sin_v against_o the_o whole_a ever_o bless_v trinity_n as_o be_v say_v even_o now_o and_o second_o against_o his_o own_o knowledge_n and_o three_o against_o his_o own_o tongue_n wherewith_o i._o he_o have_v often_o ask_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o ii_o he_o have_v often_o promise_v to_o leave_v it_o and_o to_o become_v temperate_a and_o sober_a and_o four_o against_o his_o own_o conscience_n who_o god_n in_o some_o measure_n have_v circumcise_v and_o awaken_v and_o five_o against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n who_o have_v often_o admonish_v and_o check_v he_o and_o therefore_o let_v all_o such_o consider_v how_o near_o they_o come_v to_o incurable_a apostasy_n sect._n 3_o §_o 3._o they_o will_v have_v repent_v our_o saviour_n commend_v those_o of_o tyre_n for_o good_a hearer_n that_o be_v if_o they_o have_v have_v the_o word_n they_o will_v have_v be_v more_o affect_v with_o it_o then_o the_o galilean_n be_v to_o teach_v we_o that_o that_o only_o be_v good_a hear_n which_o work_v repentance_n observe_v or_o the_o good_a hearer_n be_v only_o he_o who_o be_v persuade_v by_o his_o hear_n to_o repent_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n read_v matth._n 3.3_o and_o 4.17_o and_o act_v 2.38_o and_o 3.19_o why_o be_v that_o hear_n only_o good_a which_o work_v quest_n 1_o repentance_n first_o because_o repentance_n be_v the_o condition_n of_o answ_n 1_o mercy_n and_o remission_n we_o can_v be_v assure_v of_o mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n until_o we_o have_v true_o repent_v we_o of_o they_o and_o therefore_o all_o our_o hear_n be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a so_o long_o as_o it_o have_v not_o wrought_v true_a repentance_n in_o we_o read_v luke_n 3.3_o and_o 24.47_o and_o act_v 11.18_o second_o the_o scope_n of_o man_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o answ_n 2_o god_n for_o that_o we_o shall_v seek_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o above_o all_o thing_n but_o we_o can_v glorify_v god_n but_o rather_o dishonour_v he_o so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v not_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n turn_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o therefore_o until_o repentance_n be_v wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n all_o our_o hear_n be_v unprofitable_a unto_o we_o three_o repentance_n be_v the_o scope_n of_o preach_a answ_n 3_o as_o appear_v act_n 26.18_o and_o 1_o thessaly_n 1.6.10_o and_o therefore_o good_a hear_n work_v conversion_n but_o there_o be_v other_o scope_n and_o end_n of_o preach_v object_n and_o therefore_o repentance_n be_v not_o the_o scope_n thereof_o there_o be_v other_o scope_n of_o preach_v beside_o repentance_n but_o they_o be_v all_o conjoin_v with_o this_o answer_v yea_o end_n here_o as_o for_o example_n first_o one_o end_n of_o preach_v be_v knowledge_n christ_n give_v his_o word_n that_o man_n may_v be_v bring_v from_o darkness_n to_o light_n act_n 26.18_o but_o knowledge_n be_v vain_a without_o practice_n john_n 13.17_o second_o another_o end_n of_o preach_v be_v that_o man_n may_v fear_v and_o tremble_v at_o the_o word_n of_o god_n esa_n 66.2_o because_o it_o be_v good_a to_o fear_v proverb_n 28_o 14._o but_o yet_o this_o fear_n and_o tremble_a be_v only_o so_o far_o good_a as_o it_o lead_v unto_o repentance_n and_o no_o further_o three_o another_o end_n of_o the_o word_n be_v that_o man_n may_v reverence_v it_o and_o receive_v it_o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o almighty_a god_n and_o not_o of_o a_o weak_a man_n act_n 10.33_o but_o reverence_n be_v to_o be_v perfect_v in_o obedience_n four_o another_o end_n of_o preach_v be_v to_o work_v faith_n in_o the_o hearer_n rom._n 10.15_o but_o repentance_n be_v partly_o the_o inchoation_n and_o beginning_n of_o faith_n and_o partly_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o five_o another_o end_n of_o preach_v be_v sanctity_n and_o new_a obedience_n jerem._n 4.4_o luke_n 1.75_o now_o this_o be_v no_o other_o thing_n than_o repentance_n itself_o and_o therefore_o all_o the_o several_a end_n and_o scope_n of_o preach_v be_v conjoin_v with_o this_o of_o repentance_n and_o end_n in_o it_o how_o manifold_a be_v repentane_n or_o how_o many_o quest_n 2_o sort_n thereof_o be_v there_o repentance_n be_v threefold_a namely_o first_o feign_a answ_n and_o counterfeit_a second_o temporary_a which_o last_v not_o long_a three_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a quest_n 1_o which_o be_v the_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n the_o part_n of_o repentance_n be_v these_o viz._n answ_n first_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o misery_n by_o reason_n of_o sin_n second_o the_o deprecation_n of_o pardon_n for_o the_o sin_n commit_v three_o the_o leave_v and_o forsake_v of_o all_o sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v four_o the_o circumcision_n of_o the_o heart_n deut._n 30.16_o or_o a_o tender_a conscience_n which_o can_v endure_v the_o least_o touch_n of_o sin_n five_o the_o baptism_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o six_o the_o wash_n and_o quicken_a of_o christ_n 1._o cor._n 6.11_o galath_n 1.20_o and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o by_o these_o as_o by_o so_o many_o essential_a sign_n and_o infallible_a token_n of_o true_a repentance_n for_o every_o one_o who_o be_v true_o convert_v be_v bring_v to_o a_o sight_n of_o his_o sin_n to_o a_o sense_n of_o his_o misery_n and_o danger_n through_o sin_n to_o a_o earnest_a desire_n that_o his_o sin_n be_v blot_v out_o and_o pardon_v yea_o be_v baptize_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n and_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o water_n and_o endue_v with_o such_o a_o soft_a heart_n and_o tender_a conscience_n that_o he_o fear_v to_o commit_v yea_o hate_v all_o sin_n whatsoever_o sect._n 4_o §_o 4._o they_o will_v have_v repent_v jam_fw-la pridem_fw-la long_o ago_o the_o meaning_n of_o our_o saviour_n here_o by_o long_a ago_o be_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o preach_v as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v if_o the_o word_n have_v be_v preach_v to_o tyre_n and_o sidon_n they_o will_v have_v repent_v at_o the_o first_o sect._n 5_o §_o 5._o in_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n quest_n 1_o what_o use_n be_v there_o or_o how_o manifold_a be_v the_o use_n of_o ash_n the_o use_n of_o ash_n be_v twofold_a namely_o answ_n first_o philosophical_a and_o this_o be_v twofold_a namely_o either_o i._o natural_a which_o be_v either_o ad_fw-la abstergendum_fw-la plut._n qu._n conviv_o or_o ad_fw-la corroborandum_fw-la alex._n ab_fw-la alex._n or_o ii_o moral_a and_o so_o signify_v either_o baseness_n or_o mortality_n job._n 30.19_o and_o hence_o both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n be_v wont_a to_o sprinkle_v themselves_o with_o ash_n and_o to_o wallow_v in_o they_o 144._o they_o stuckins_n 144._o second_o religious_a and_o this_o be_v threefold_a namely_o i._o heathenish_a for_o the_o gentile_n use_v ash_n in_o their_o religious_a performance_n or_o in_o holy_a thing_n that_o be_v first_o the_o honourable_a among_o they_o use_v ash_n in_o their_o sacrifice_n ad_fw-la lustrandum_fw-la purgandum_fw-la &_o deos_fw-la placandum_fw-la stuckins_n rit_fw-fr gent._n 144._o second_o they_o use_v to_o keep_v ash_n in_o pot_n or_o pitcher_n which_o be_v either_o the_o ash_n of_o their_o child_n or_o kindred_n or_o of_o nobleman_n who_o be_v burn_v to_o ash_n after_o they_o be_v dead_a and_o thus_o reserve_v or_o ii_o leviticall_a and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o ash_n of_o a_o
heifer_n sprinkle_v the_o unclean_a sanctifi_v to_o the_o puryfy_v of_o the_o flesh_n heb._n 9.13_o or_o iii_o spiritual_a which_o be_v twofold_a to_o wit_n either_o first_o hypocritical_a as_o esa_n 58.5_o and_o 2_o king_n 6.30_o or_o second_o sincere_a as_o job._n 42.6_o cilicium_fw-la inventum_fw-la ad_fw-la corporis_fw-la afflictionem_fw-la &_o mentis_fw-la humiliationem_fw-la reg._n basilij_fw-la cap._n 69._o now_o this_o sincere_a spiritual_a use_n of_o repentance_n be_v twofold_a namely_o i._o for_o the_o expression_n of_o sorrow_n and_o mourning_n and_o ii_o for_o the_o expression_n of_o repentance_n but_o these_o two_o be_v one_o for_o neither_o be_v repentance_n visible_a without_o mourning_n nor_o mourn_a profitable_a without_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o true_a repentance_n must_v be_v outward_o express_v observe_v hence_o observe_v that_o true_a repentance_n ought_v to_o be_v external_a as_o well_o as_o internal_a jonah_n 3.5_o etc._n etc._n and_o 1_o samuel_n 7.6_o and_o 2_o sam._n 12.16_o and_o joel_n 1.13_o and_o 2.12_o etc._n etc._n why_o must_v true_a repentance_n be_v outward_o express_v quest_n 2_o first_o because_o the_o outward_a expression_n and_o answ_n 1_o sign_n do_v express_v the_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n second_o because_o it_o be_v a_o good_a example_n and_o answ_n 2_o encouragement_n to_o our_o brother_n that_o be_v when_o other_o see_v our_o outward_a sorrow_n and_o humiliation_n it_o make_v they_o both_o fear_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o like_a sin_n and_o if_o they_o have_v fall_v learn_v they_o so_o to_o humble_v themselves_o three_o because_o the_o outward_a expression_n of_o answ_n 3_o sorrow_n do_v help_v our_o affection_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v conjoin_v together_o hest._n 4.1.3.16_o and_o daniel_n 9.3_o how_o many_o sign_n of_o sorrow_n be_v there_o or_o quest_n 3_o how_o many_o sort_n of_o outward_a expression_n of_o mourning_n the_o sign_n or_o expression_n of_o sorrow_n be_v six_o viz._n first_o to_o humble_v the_o head_n answ_n and_o this_o be_v do_v three_o manner_n of_o way_n namely_o either_o i._o velando_fw-la by_o cover_v of_o it_o as_o 2_o samuel_n 15.30_o hest_n 6.12_o or_o ii_o deijciendo_fw-la by_o hang_v of_o it_o down_o as_o lament_v 2.10_o or_o iii_o radendo_fw-la by_o shave_v of_o it_o esa_n 22.12_o jerem._n 48.37_o ezeck_n 7.18_o and_o 27.31_o second_o ash_n and_o this_o sign_n be_v threefold_a to_o wit_n i._o sometime_o they_o sprinkle_v themselves_o with_o ash_n and_o sit_v on_o the_o ground_n nehem._n 9.1_o lament_n 2.10_o ezeck_n 27.30_o and_o ii_o sometime_o they_o sit_v in_o the_o ash_n lament_n 2.10_o luke_n 10.13_o and_o iii_o sometime_o they_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o ash_n ezeck_n 27.33_o jerem_n 6.26_o and_o 25.34_o and_o hence_o ash_n be_v sometime_o take_v for_o mourning_n itself_o esa_n 61.3_o three_o to_o go_v barefoot_a as_o 2_o samuel_n 15.30_o four_o to_o change_v the_o apparel_n and_o this_o be_v also_o threefold_a for_o i._o sometime_o they_o will_v put_v on_o no_o better_a attire_n than_o they_o ordinary_o wear_v which_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o expression_n of_o sorrow_n as_o we_o see_v exod._n 33.4_o and._n ii_o sometime_o they_o rend_v the_o garment_n they_o have_v on_o gen._n 37.34_o and_o iii_o sometime_o they_o put_v on_o sackcloth_n upon_o they_o 1_o sam._n 3.21_o and_o 1_o king_n 21.27_o and_o 2_o king_n 19.1_o and_o joel_n 1.13_o five_o to_o draw_v water_n and_o to_o pour_v it_o forth_o 1_o samuel_n 7.6_o six_o to_o wound_v themselves_o as_o jerem._n 48.37_o and_o 1_o king_n 18.28_o which_o practice_n be_v forbid_v for_o the_o dead_a levitic_a 19.28_o and_o 21_o 5._o deuter._n 14.1_o quest_n 4_o how_o many_o thing_n be_v require_v unto_o true_a repentance_n answ_n 1_o first_o in_o general_a there_o be_v these_o two_o thing_n require_v namely_o i._o fast_v as_o nehem._n 9.1_o and_o 2_o chronic._n 20.3_o psalm_n 69.10_o joel_n 1.14_o and_o 2.12_o jonah_n 3.5.7_o ii_o tear_n job_n 16.16_o psalm_n 69.10_o joel_n 2.12_o jonah_n 3.8_o answ_n 2_o second_o more_o particular_o three_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o wit_n i._o the_o outward_a work_n of_o fast_v and_o tear_n and_o ii_o the_o inward_a adjunct_n which_o be_v four_o viz._n first_o compunction_n and_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n psalm_n 102.9_o and_o joel_n 2.13_o second_o the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n three_o conversion_n unto_o god_n jerem._n 3.1.12_o zach._n 1.3_o four_o confusion_n and_o shame_n of_o heart_n daniel_n 9.7_o iii_o the_o daily_a practice_n and_o use_v of_o all_o these_o psalm_n 102.9_o verse_n 23._o 24._o verse_n 23_o 24._o and_o thou_o capernaum_n which_o be_v exalt_v unto_o heaven_n shall_v be_v bring_v down_o to_o hell_n for_o if_o the_o mighty_a work_n which_o have_v be_v do_v in_o thou_o have_v be_v do_v in_o sodom_n it_o will_v have_v remain_v until_o this_o day_n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o tolerable_a for_o the_o land_n of_o sodom_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n then_o for_o thou_o sect._n 1_o §_o 1._o if_o the_o mighty_a work_n which_o have_v be_v do_v â—â—_o capernaum_n have_v be_v do_v in_o sodom_n our_o saviour_n do_v not_o compare_n carpernaum_n with_o tyre_n and_o sâ—â—â—n_n who_o for_o the_o present_a flourish_v and_o it_o may_v be_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v be_v to_o be_v call_v and_o convert_v but_o with_o sodom_n who_o for_o the_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o maturity_n of_o sin_n be_v cast_v into_o hell_n there_o for_o ever_o to_o be_v torment_v quest_n 1_o why_o do_v our_o saviour_n compare_v capernaum_n to_o sodom_n and_o not_o to_o sidon_n answ_n 1_o first_o because_o it_o be_v agree_v upon_o on_o all_o side_n that_o the_o sodomite_n be_v most_o desperate_a and_o deplorable_a sinner_n by_o much_o and_o far_o worse_a than_o those_o of_o tyre_n and_o sidon_n and_o therefore_o the_o capernaite_n may_v know_v and_o learn_v hereby_o how_o christ_n do_v repute_n of_o they_o who_o equal_v they_o or_o rather_o make_v they_o worse_o than_o these_o most_o wicked_a sodomite_n second_o because_o these_o sodomite_n be_v long_a answ_n 2_o since_o condemn_a and_o punish_v and_o without_o all_o hope_n of_o mercy_n for_o ab_fw-la inferno_fw-la nulla_fw-la redemptio_fw-la and_o therefore_o if_o by_o chance_n these_o capernaite_n shall_v despise_v the_o last_o judgement_n by_o presume_v of_o mercy_n yet_o this_o or_o the_o like_a judgement_n they_o may_v fear_v and_o know_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v make_v as_o miserable_a or_o more_o miserable_a than_o they_o in_o as_o much_o as_o they_o enjoy_v great_a mercy_n and_o mean_n and_o despise_v they_o now_o from_o these_o two_o conjoint_o viz._n that_o they_o be_v for_o the_o present_a most_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o be_v hereafter_o most_o grievous_o to_o be_v punish_v for_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o gospel_n will_v arise_v this_o observation_n namely_o that_o the_o contemner_n of_o the_o gospel_n observe_v be_v most_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o shall_v most_o grievous_o be_v punish_v esay_n 30.9.10.14_o jerem._n 9.12_o 13._o proverb_n 1.24.28_o and_o 28.9_o matth._n 21.43_o and_o 2_o thes_n 1.8_o and_o 2._o king_n 17.19_o etc._n etc._n &_o 2_o chron._n 36.15_o etc._n etc._n how_o do_v it_o appear_v that_o the_o contemner_n of_o quest_n 3_o the_o word_n be_v great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o shall_v be_v sharp_o and_o severe_o punish_v it_o appear_v by_o these_o particular_n viz._n first_o from_o the_o author_n of_o the_o word_n and_o gospel_n which_o be_v god_n and_o christ_n deut._n 18.19_o act._n 3.23_o luke_n 10.16_o and_o 1_o thes_n 4.8_o second_o from_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o word_n in_o itself_o and_o in_o regard_n of_o its_o effect_n jer._n 15.16_o ezech._n 3.3_o revelat._n 19.15_o three_o a_o signo_fw-la because_o it_o argue_v a_o most_o hard_a heart_n to_o contemn_v the_o word_n which_o be_v of_o that_o force_n that_o it_o be_v call_v a_o sword_n yea_o fire_n and_o a_o hammer_n read_v esa_n 49.2_o ephes_n 6.17_o hebr._n 4.13_o jerem_n 5.14_o and_o 23.29_o now_o look_v upon_o all_o these_o together_o and_o see_v if_o he_o be_v not_o a_o great_a sinner_n and_o worthy_a of_o great_a torment_n who_o dare_v despise_v the_o word_n of_o the_o great_a king_n yea_o such_o a_o word_n as_o be_v sweet_a than_o honey_n and_o more_o precious_a than_o gold_n and_o able_a to_o beget_v he_o and_o nourish_v he_o unto_o salvation_n yea_o to_o anatomize_v his_o heart_n and_o to_o lay_v it_o open_v before_o his_o eye_n why_o must_v we_o not_o or_o may_v wâ—_n not_o contemn_v quest_n 3_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o gospel_n of_o christ_n first_o because_o we_o shall_v give_v account_n thereof_o answ_n 1_o and_o answer_n for_o it_o before_o the_o lord_n when_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o answer_v one_o word_n of_o a_o thousand_o heb._n 2.3_o and_o 11.25_o second_o because_o it_o be_v so_o odious_a unto_o god_n answ_n
the_o word_n amos_n 2.12_o four_o some_o have_v no_o spare_a time_n or_o leisure_n to_o hear_v the_o word_n luk_n 14.18_o five_o some_o hear_v the_o word_n as_o a_o pastime_n or_o a_o jest_a matter_n ezeck_n 33.32_o and_o not_o as_o they_o ought_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o work_v in_o they_o godly_a sorrow_n eccles_n 7.4_o six_o some_o will_v not_o be_v reprove_v salt_n bite_v and_o therefore_o they_o will_v not_o be_v rub_v with_o salt_n reproof_n amos_n 7.12_o &_o 1_o king_n 13.4_o seven_o some_o hear_v the_o word_n but_o absolute_o and_o desolute_o refuse_v to_o obey_v it_o jerem_n 44.16_o and_o 32.33_o eight_o some_o will_v obey_v the_o gospel_n but_o they_o procrastinate_v it_o and_o put_v it_o off_o from_o day_n to_o day_n as_o nehem._n 9.29.30_o and_o 2_o king_n 17_o 14._o now_o all_o these_o be_v contemner_n before_o god_n and_o as_o such_o shall_v be_v punish_v by_o he_o what_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o those_o who_o be_v blind_v quest_n 6_o and_o obdurate_a miserable_a and_o wretched_a answer_v for_o first_o the_o time_n will_v come_v when_o they_o shall_v give_v account_n unto_o god_n for_o all_o the_o time_n misspend_v for_o all_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n misuse_v and_o for_o every_o sermon_n they_o hear_v in_o vain_a second_o such_o be_v just_o deprive_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o make_v stranger_n unto_o he_o ephes_n 4.18_o three_o such_o be_v deprive_v of_o god_n the_o father_n for_o no_o man_n know_v the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o to_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o verse_n 27._o four_o such_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o all_o hope_n of_o salvation_n john_n 3.17_o yea_o five_o they_o heap_v up_o unto_o themselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n for_o their_o contumely_n and_o contempt_n against_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rom._n 2.5_o and_o therefore_o without_o doubt_n such_o be_v true_o and_o deplorable_o miserable_a what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o obduration_n and_o quest_n 7_o hardness_n of_o heart_n first_o a_o self-conceit_n of_o selfe-wisedome_n and_o answ_n 1_o goodness_n he_o who_o be_v persuade_v that_o he_o be_v wise_a enough_o learned_a enough_o and_o good_a enough_o harden_v his_o heart_n against_o all_o good_a lesson_n whether_o of_o admonition_n instruction_n or_o reproof_n and_o second_o a_o love_n of_o sin_n he_o who_o be_v captivate_v answ_n 2_o and_o enthrall_v in_o the_o chain_n of_o sin_n and_o will_v not_o be_v awaken_v will_v not_o be_v untie_v will_v not_o be_v enlarge_v but_o desire_v so_o to_o continue_v harden_v his_o heart_n against_o all_o mean_n of_o deliverance_n and_o three_o a_o lethargy_n of_o insensibility_n for_o he_o that_o be_v not_o sensible_a of_o his_o sin_n like_o the_o mad_a answ_n 3_o man_n set_v himself_o against_o all_o remedy_n what_o be_v the_o remedy_n against_o hardness_n of_o quest_n 8_o heart_n answ_n 1_o first_o we_o must_v wash_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o tear_n of_o repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n answ_n 2_o second_o we_o must_v meditate_v daily_o of_o our_o small_a time_n and_o great_a danger_n our_o life_n at_o the_o long_a be_v but_o short_a and_o our_o danger_n be_v infinite_a if_o we_o shall_v be_v prevent_v by_o death_n from_o prevent_v the_o punishment_n by_o repentance_n which_o we_o have_v just_o deserve_v answ_n 3_o three_o pray_v we_o daily_a unto_o the_o lord_n to_o take_v from_o we_o our_o heart_n of_o stone_n and_o to_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n mollify_v and_o soften_v heart_n answ_n 4_o four_o let_v the_o word_n of_o god_n have_v his_o perfect_a work_n in_o we_o and_o let_v we_o nourish_v all_o the_o spark_n thereof_o with_o the_o blast_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o frequent_a meditation_n sect._n 4_o §_o 4._o from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a quest_n 1_o how_o be_v wisdom_n and_o prudence_n distinguish_v answ_n 1_o first_o some_o say_v they_o be_v distinguish_v in_o object_n because_o sapientia_fw-la wisdom_n consist_v in_o sciendo_fw-la in_o know_v but_o prudentia_fw-la prudence_n consist_v in_o vtendo_fw-la applicando_fw-la in_o use_v and_o apply_v that_o which_o we_o know_v unto_o the_o good_a either_o of_o our_o soul_n or_o body_n and_o thus_o wisdom_n respect_v the_o speculative_a part_n and_o prudence_n the_o practica_fw-la l_o answ_n 2_o second_o some_o say_v they_o differ_v in_o modo_fw-la acquirendi_fw-la because_o wisdom_n be_v infuse_v but_o prudence_n be_v acquire_v wisdom_n be_v free_o give_v by_o god_n but_o prudence_n be_v procure_v and_o obtain_v by_o industry_n pain_n experience_n and_o observation_n answ_n 3_o three_o some_o in_o a_o manner_n make_v they_o both_o one_o say_v that_o prudence_n be_v in_o the_o inquire_a after_o truth_n but_o wisdom_n in_o the_o acquire_n of_o truth_n hae_fw-la dvae_fw-la virtutes_fw-la veritatem_fw-la prudenter_fw-la quaerere_fw-la &_o sapientér_fw-la invenire_fw-la ita_fw-la sibi_fw-la implicatae_fw-la sunt_fw-la &_o unitae_fw-la ut_fw-la una_fw-la sine_fw-la altera_fw-la esse_fw-la non_fw-la possit_fw-la 592._o possit_fw-la prosp_n de_fw-fr vitá_fw-la contempt_n cap_n 29._o &_o cavis_n 592._o these_o two_o virtue_n prudent_o to_o seek_v after_o truth_n and_o wise_o to_o find_v it_o out_o be_v so_o involve_v one_o in_o another_o and_o so_o close_o knit_v one_o unto_o another_o that_o the_o one_o can_v be_v without_o the_o other_o how_o be_v sapientia_fw-la wisdom_n here_o hold_v account_v quest_n 2_o or_o esteem_v as_o a_o evil_a thing_n do_v not_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v that_o the_o wise_a man_n fear_n and_o depart_v from_o evil_a proverb_n 14.16_o and_o bless_v be_v he_o that_o find_v wisdom_n proverb_n 3.13_o because_o she_o be_v better_a than_o rich_a jewel_n prov._n 8.11_o etc._n etc._n eccles_n 2.13_o and_o job._n 28_o 28._o proverb_n 2.3_o etc._n etc._n answ_n 1_o first_o the_o scope_n of_o our_o saviour_n here_o be_v to_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o election_n be_v not_o our_o wisdom_n or_o prudence_n but_o the_o good_a will_n and_o gracious_a pleasure_n of_o our_o god_n answ_n 2_o second_o there_o be_v a_o double_a wisdom_n namely_o i._o divine_a this_o be_v praise_v by_o solomon_n and_o st._n james._n 3.17_o flumen_n ex_fw-la eden_n in_o part_n quatuor_fw-la divisum_fw-la significat_fw-la quatuor_fw-la virtutes_fw-la prudentia_fw-la contemplationem_fw-la veritatis_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr great_a count_v manich._n 2.10_o est_fw-la fons_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la fons_fw-la gratiae_fw-la spiritualis_fw-la fons_fw-la virtutum_fw-la caeterarum_fw-la ad_fw-la vitam_fw-la aeternam_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr parad_a cap._n 3._o wisdom_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n yea_o of_o all_o virtue_n necessary_a unto_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o this_o wisdom_n our_o saviour_n do_v not_o account_v as_o evil_a ii_o humane_a and_o carnal_a or_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n now_o this_o be_v condemn_v and_o do_v not_o commend_v we_o unto_o god_n but_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o humane_a wisdom_n and_o prudence_n be_v command_v and_o commend_v be_v wise_a say_v our_o saviour_n as_o serpent_n object_n mat._n 10.16_o yea_o solon_n lycurgus_n thales_n socrates_n and_o divers_a other_o be_v high_o extol_v for_o their_o wisdom_n plutarch_n say_v of_o fabius_n and_o marcellus_n that_o they_o be_v gladius_fw-la &_o clypeus_fw-la reipublicae_fw-la so_o may_v we_o say_v that_o wisdom_n be_v both_o the_o sword_n and_o buckler_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n beside_o wise_a man_n have_v speak_v many_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o that_o well_o as_o hermes_n the_o sibyl_n plato_n seneca_n and_o divers_a other_o yea_o even_o humane_a wisdom_n be_v give_v by_o god_n unto_o solomon_n as_o a_o great_a blessing_n and_o therefore_o how_o can_v it_o be_v evil_a there_o be_v divers_a sort_n of_o wisdom_n answ_n and_o prudence_n to_o wit_n first_o natural_a and_o this_o sort_n of_o wisdom_n solomon_n exceed_v in_o second_o philosophical_a and_o this_o be_v double_a namely_o either_o i._o moral_a teach_v virtue_n and_o in_o this_o wisdom_n propositi_fw-la ∣_o on_o 1_o socrates_n plato_n and_o aristotle_n be_v famous_a or_o ii_o political_a which_o be_v twofold_a viz._n either_o propositi_fw-la ∣_o on_o 2_o first_o that_o which_o consist_v in_o feign_v counterfeit_a dissemble_a and_o supplant_n or_o second_o sincere_a which_o consist_v in_o govern_v preserve_v and_o the_o like_a here_o then_o these_o two_o position_n as_o undoubted_a truth_n i_o lay_v down_o i._o crafty_a and_o deceitful_a wisdom_n be_v odious_a and_o abominable_a unto_o god_n ii_o all_o humane_a wisdom_n be_v unable_a and_o too_o too_o weak_a to_o acquire_v salvation_n from_o this_o second_o proposition_n i_o will_v draw_v my_o first_o observation_n namely_o that_o no_o humane_a wisdom_n can_v bring_v we_o to_o observe_v 1_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n or_o christ_n or_o the_o gospel_n read_v rom._n 1.22_o and_o 8_o 6.7_o &_o 1_o corinth_n 1.20_o etc._n etc._n why_o be_v all_o humane_a wisdom_n insufficient_a to_o quest_n 3_o
be_v impose_v upon_o and_o enjoin_v man_n as_o a_o curse_n and_o therefore_o these_o labourer_n be_v not_o simple_o happy_a neither_o as_o such_o have_v any_o promise_n of_o comfort_n ease_n or_o rest_n from_o christ_n ii_o acquire_v and_o thus_o first_o some_o labour_n and_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o sin_n and_o second_o some_o bestow_v much_o care_n and_o diligence_n and_o labour_n in_o the_o acquire_n of_o riches_n and_o the_o gather_n of_o the_o thick_a clay_n of_o this_o world_n together_o now_o neither_o be_v these_o labourer_n happy_a except_o they_o feel_v their_o labour_n and_o grieve_v for_o it_o and_o labour_n to_o ease_v their_o shoulder_n of_o the_o burden_n thereof_o second_o spiritual_a in_o mind_n and_o this_o be_v twofold_a to_o wit_n either_o i._n unjust_o impose_v and_o that_o either_o first_o by_o doctor_n which_o be_v either_o or_o pharisaical_a love_v to_o lay_v heavy_a and_o unnecessary_a load_v of_o ceremony_n upon_o man_n shoulder_n matth._n 15.14_o etc._n etc._n 1â—_n etc._n acts._n 13_o 1â—_n or._n papistical_a teach_v man_n to_o labour_n to_o obtain_v salvation_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o work_n and_o not_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n rom._n 10.3_o philip._n 3.9_o or_o second_o by_o the_o tempter_n satan_n who_o accuse_v man_n and_o tempt_v they_o and_o by_o his_o accusation_n &_o temptation_n trouble_v and_o mole_v they_o as_o we_o see_v he_o do_v with_o saint_n paul_n 2_o cor._n 12.8_o now_o these_o labourer_n be_v bless_v if_o they_o resist_v satan_n temptation_n and_o wrestle_v manful_o against_o they_o james_n 4.7_o ii_o religious_o conceive_v that_o be_v when_o man_n be_v poor_a in_o spirit_n matt._n 5.3.4_o and_o break_a and_o contrite_a in_o heart_n psalm_n 51.17_o and_o these_o be_v they_o who_o our_o saviour_n principal_o speak_v of_o and_o to_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o rest_n and_o comfort_v promise_v we_o must_v strive_v thus_o to_o labour_n and_o groan_n under_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n quest_n 6_o what_o must_v we_o do_v to_o attain_v unto_o this_o labour_n which_o have_v a_o promise_n of_o rest_n and_o comfort_v first_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o know_v what_o our_o estate_n and_o condition_n be_v and_o not_o deceive_v ourselves_o by_o false_a persuasion_n or_o destroy_v our_o soul_n by_o answ_n 1_o flatter_a presumption_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o condemn_v our_o answ_n 2_o sin_n and_o ourselves_o for_o our_o sin_n 1_o cor._n 11.29_o here_o i._o we_o must_v be_v careful_a not_o to_o extenuate_v our_o sin_n and_o ii_o we_o must_v urge_v the_o certainty_n of_o destruction_n unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o sin_n except_o we_o repent_v we_o of_o they_o 1_o cor._n 6.9_o gal._n 6.7_o for_o if_o we_o will_v but_o press_v our_o conscience_n and_o cast_v our_o soul_n down_o unto_o hell_n it_o will_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o rise_v the_o soon_o to_o comfort_v and_o spiritual_a consolation_n answ_n 3_o three_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o chain_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v pray_v and_o cry_v incessant_o until_o the_o lord_n hear_v and_o answer_v we_o four_o we_o must_v seek_v for_o christ_n and_o that_o answ_n 4_o earnest_o for_o a_o unfeigned_a desire_n of_o he_o and_o a_o faithful_a enquiry_n and_o search_n for_o he_o will_v make_v we_o mourn_v and_o lament_v until_o we_o find_v he_o here_o two_o thing_n be_v imply_v namely_o i._o we_o must_v seek_v for_o christ_n for_o first_o we_o be_v command_v to_o do_v it_o esa_n 55.6_o and_o in_o many_o place_n second_o the_o lord_n promise_v that_o those_o who_o seek_v he_o shall_v find_v he_o jeremie_n 32.41_o three_o the_o lord_n and_o christ_n complain_v upon_o those_o who_o will_v not_o seek_v he_o read_v jerem._n 2.13_o and_o 32_o 33._o rom._n 10.21_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o desire_v either_o to_o please_v our_o god_n or_o to_o bring_v comfort_n unto_o our_o own_o soul_n we_o must_v seek_v christ_n ii_o we_o must_v seek_v he_o serious_o and_o earnest_o we_o must_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o he_o esay_n 55.1_o john_n 7.37_o because_o if_o with_o the_o church_n we_o seek_v he_o in_o our_o bed_n we_o can_v find_v he_o cantic_a 5._o how_o many_o burden_n be_v there_o because_o christ_n quest_n 7_o here_o promise_v to_o ease_v those_o who_o do_v groan_n under_o their_o burden_n and_o be_v overload_v with_o it_o first_o there_o be_v temporal_a burden_n namely_o answ_n 1_o i._n want_v which_o be_v either_o absolute_a when_o man_n simple_o be_v poor_a want_v many_o necessary_a thing_n or_o respective_a when_o man_n desire_n be_v not_o satisfy_v although_o they_o have_v food_n and_o raiment_n sufficient_a and_o ii_o a_o uncertainty_n of_o possess_v keep_v and_o enjoy_v what_o we_o have_v many_o trouble_n themselves_o with_o this_o thought_n and_o care_n that_o all_o they_o possess_v will_v be_v like_o grass_n upon_o the_o house_n top_n which_o quick_o wither_v fade_v and_o die_v and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v their_o land_n riches_n friend_n child_n and_o all_o will_v be_v take_v away_o from_o they_o and_o iii_o the_o burden_n of_o worldly_a care_n and_o of_o labour_v and_o toil_a for_o the_o world_n of_o which_o gregory_n speak_v and_o that_o not_o amiss_o that_o it_o be_v a_o rough_a yoke_n and_o a_o hard_a burden_n of_o servitude_n to_o be_v under_o temporal_a thing_n to_o seek_v after_o earthly_a thing_n to_o seek_v to_o hold_v these_o fade_a thing_n and_o to_o fear_v to_o lose_v or_o leave_v these_o transitory_a thing_n second_o there_o be_v corporal_a burden_n namely_o of_o affliction_n and_o hence_o when_o judgement_n to_o answ_n 2_o come_v upon_o any_o country_n be_v speak_v of_o by_o the_o prophet_n they_o be_v call_v burden_n as_o the_o burden_n of_o edom_n and_o moab_n etc._n etc._n answ_n 3_o three_o there_o be_v legal_a burden_n to_o wit_n the_o burden_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n for_o this_o st._n james_n call_v a_o burden_n which_o neither_o we_o nor_o our_o forefather_n be_v able_a to_o bear_v act_n 15._o answ_n 4_o four_o there_o be_v spiritual_a burden_n and_o these_o be_v either_o i._o for_o our_o separation_n from_o god_n or_o the_o absence_n of_o god_n from_o we_o psalm_n 42.4_o and_o 51.11.12_o or_o ii_o for_o sin_n the_o cause_n of_o this_o separation_n and_o that_o either_o first_o for_o some_o sin_n already_o commit_v this_o be_v david_n burden_n psalm_n 51._o and_o 38.4_o or_o second_o for_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o burden_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a who_o grieve_v daily_o for_o their_o daily_a transgression_n whereby_o their_o father_n be_v offend_v or_o three_o for_o the_o remainder_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o strength_n of_o internal_a concupiscence_n in_o the_o heart_n this_o be_v st._n paul_n burden_n romans_z 7.23.24_o or_o four_o for_o some_o strong_a temptation_n which_o lie_v upon_o a_o man_n and_o which_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o remove_v this_o likewise_o be_v the_o same_o apostle_n burden_n 2_o corinth_n 12.7_o 8_o 9_o where_o he_o say_v that_o there_o be_v give_v unto_o he_o a_o thorn_n in_o the_o flesh_n the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n to_o buffet_v he_o for_o the_o which_o he_o beseech_v the_o lord_n thrice_o that_o be_v often_o that_o it_o may_v depart_v from_o he_o and_o yet_o he_o do_v not_o by_o his_o prayer_n remove_v the_o burden_n but_o only_o obtain_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n support_v he_o under_o it_o the_o lord_n only_o assure_v he_o that_o his_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o he_o or_o five_o for_o a_o impotency_n and_o inability_n to_o resist_v the_o assault_n of_o satan_n and_o this_o be_v the_o burden_n of_o those_o who_o be_v take_v captive_a of_o the_o devil_n at_o his_o will_n 2_o timoth._n 2.26_o and_o who_o can_v cease_v to_o sin_n 2_o peter_n 2.14_o and_o this_o burden_n lie_v upon_o the_o back_n of_o many_o and_o although_o it_o be_v a_o very_a heavy_a and_o grievous_a burden_n in_o itself_o yet_o they_o feel_v it_o not_o quest_n 8_o how_o must_v we_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o our_o sin_n answ_n not_o joyful_o or_o content_o but_o with_o tear_n and_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n hereunto_o two_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o wit_n first_o we_o must_v know_v our_o molestation_n and_o cause_n of_o grief_n and_o that_o either_o i._o temporal_a which_o we_o may_v see_v in_o one_o kind_n or_o another_o in_o ourselves_o or_o other_o or_o ii_o spiritual_a which_o be_v thus_o to_o be_v discern_v and_o know_v viz._n first_o from_o the_o law_n we_o may_v know_v what_o displease_v and_o offend_v the_o lord_n and_o second_o from_o our_o own_o conscience_n we_o may_v know_v wherein_o we_o be_v guilty_a then_o second_o we_o must_v humble_v ourselves_o and_o that_o i._o that_o we_o live_v in_o
so_o wicked_a a_o world_n wherein_o we_o be_v stranger_n from_o all_o true_a happiness_n corinth_n 5.1.8_o and_o ii_o that_o we_o be_v thus_o prone_a and_o subject_a to_o sin_n and_o to_o transgress_v the_o lord_n will_n some_o may_v here_o object_n this_o mourning_n object_n weep_v and_o grief_n for_o the_o burden_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v perilous_a hurtful_a yea_o and_o lead_v unto_o desperation_n it_o be_v not_o so_o but_o rather_o contrary_a answ_n for_o first_o it_o be_v necessary_a because_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o a_o infinite_a god_n and_o for_o our_o transgression_n have_v deserve_v infinite_a torment_n which_o we_o shall_v certain_o undergo_v except_o we_o repent_v and_o turn_v from_o our_o sin_n now_o sin_n have_v take_v such_o strong_a and_o deep_a root_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o can_v without_o labour_v &_o that_o unto_o weariness_n be_v expel_v and_o overcome_v second_o it_o be_v safe_a and_o secure_a for_o a_o man_n thus_o to_o mourn_v and_o humble_v himself_o because_o god_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v not_o break_v a_o bruise_a reed_n esa_n 42.3_o and_o christ_n have_v invite_v such_o to_o come_v unto_o he_o with_o a_o promise_n of_o mercy_n come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v and_o i_o will_v refresh_v you_o what_o must_v we_o labour_v principal_o for_o quest_n 9_o in_o regard_n of_o ourselves_o we_o must_v labour_v for_o salvation_n answer_v how_o must_v we_o seek_v for_o salvation_n quest_n 10_o first_o we_o must_v deny_v ourselves_o and_o all_o merit_n of_o answ_n 1_o we_o confess_v with_o the_o publican_n that_o we_o be_v unprofitable_a servant_n luke_n 18.13_o phil._n 3.9_o yea_o that_o we_o be_v but_o unprofitable_a servant_n in_o our_o best_a service_n luke_n 17.10_o we_o must_v not_o find_v any_o comfort_n in_o any_o thing_n we_o do_v as_o it_o be_v we_o but_o seek_v rest_n and_o consolation_n in_o some_o other_o second_o we_o must_v seek_v for_o this_o comfort_n answ_n 2_o in_o christ_n alone_o as_o cornelius_n do_v act_n 10.2_o three_o we_o must_v weary_v ourselves_o in_o this_o labour_n answ_n 3_o and_z enquiry_n and_o that_o always_o must_v we_o not_o rest_n and_o be_v quiet_a after_o we_o be_v quest_n 11_o come_v unto_o christ_n or_o when_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o he_o indeed_o if_o once_o we_o be_v true_o make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n answ_n than_o our_o work_n shall_v be_v change_v although_o not_o take_v away_o for_o as_o he_o who_o buy_v a_o manor_n do_v not_o fear_v to_o loose_v it_o but_o yet_o have_v a_o great_a care_n to_o adorn_v build_v hedge_n wall_n plant_n and_o beautify_v it_o than_o he_o have_v before_o because_o it_o be_v he_o so_o those_o who_o be_v bring_v true_o to_o christ_n although_o they_o fear_v not_o final_o to_o loose_v he_o yet_o they_o be_v frequent_o careful_a to_o live_v and_o walk_v as_o become_v member_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o adorn_v that_o profession_n which_o they_o have_v undertake_v by_o labour_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o to_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n with_o the_o deceitful_a work_n thereof_o and_o to_o cloth_n themselves_o with_o that_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n ephes_n 4.22_o 23_o 24._o §_o 5._o ego_fw-la i._o sect._n 5_o we_o may_v learn_v hence_o observe_v that_o christ_n give_v the_o only_a true_a comfort_n psalm_n 50.16_o prov._n 9.5_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v command_v only_o to_o hear_v he_o deuter._n 18._o all_o power_n be_v give_v to_o he_o esa_n 9.6_o 7._o john_n 3.35_o and_o 17.2_o colos_n 2.3_o ephes_n 1.21_o etc._n etc._n yea_o he_o be_v ordain_v give_v and_o send_v for_o this_o end_n viz._n to_o comfort_v those_o who_o mourn_v in_o zion_n esa_n 61.1_o etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o all_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o christ_n ephes_n 1.10_o there_o be_v salvation_n in_o no_o other_o but_o in_o he_o alone_o act_v 4.12_o quest_n who_o may_v receive_v and_o reap_v comfort_n from_o this_o doctrine_n answ_n 1_o first_o those_o who_o be_v press_v depress_v and_o oppress_v in_o the_o world_n for_o christ_n sake_n john_n 16.33_o answ_n 2_o second_o those_o also_o who_o be_v not_o only_o oppress_v in_o their_o estate_n but_o likewise_o persecute_v in_o their_o body_n for_o christ_n certain_o both_o these_o shall_v be_v refresh_v psalm_n 69.7_o rom._n 8.37_o heb._n 11.35_o etc._n etc._n answ_n 3_o three_o those_o who_o desire_n and_o long_o to_o learn_v the_o way_n of_o salvation_n act_n 2.37_o and_o 10.33_o cry_v out_o man_n and_o brother_n what_o shall_v we_o do_v to_o be_v save_v certain_o great_a joy_n do_v belong_v unto_o these_o and_o do_v attend_v upon_o they_o act_n 8.8.39_o and_o 13.48_o answ_n 4_o four_o those_o may_v reap_v comfort_n from_o hence_o who_o be_v oppress_v and_o burden_a with_o the_o fight_n and_o conscience_n of_o their_o sin_n who_o see_v i._o their_o sin_n to_o be_v grievous_a and_o ii_o god_n anger_n to_o be_v great_a but_o iii_o see_v not_o the_o pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n neither_o how_o to_o flee_v from_o sin_n or_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v for_o first_o we_o sin_v bold_o yea_o with_o greediness_n ephes_n 4.19_o like_a ahab_n who_o sell_v himself_o to_o work_v wickedness_n 1_o king_n 21.25_o and_o yet_o fear_v nothing_o but_o second_o at_o length_n sin_n appear_v as_o evil_a juice_n or_o moisture_n or_o sickly_a humour_n lurk_v long_o in_o the_o body_n and_o be_v not_o perceive_v until_o they_o come_v into_o the_o ventricle_n but_o then_o be_v once_o there_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o sickness_n and_o vomit_v and_o a_o desire_n and_o a_o force_n or_o strain_v to_o eject_v it_o and_o expel_v it_o out_o of_o the_o body_n like_o a_o drunkard_n when_o he_o have_v overcharge_v his_o stomach_n never_o leave_v until_o he_o have_v discharge_v it_o or_o as_o thief_n or_o murderer_n be_v once_o apprehend_v and_o convict_v be_v deject_v and_o mourn_v and_o despair_n of_o mercy_n so_o sin_n when_o it_o appear_v in_o his_o true_a &_o lively_a colour_n to_o the_o conscience_n work_v in_o the_o sinner_n a_o horrible_a and_o fearful_a expectation_n of_o wrath_n and_o punishment_n heb._n 10.27_o as_o we_o see_v in_o cain_n genes_n 4.7_o and_o that_o sinner_n luke_n 7.38_o etc._n etc._n then_o three_o if_o the_o conscience_n be_v thus_o fearful_o amaze_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o sight_n of_o sin_n commit_v a_o man_n shall_v teach_v the_o sinner_n a_o way_n how_o to_o escape_v wrath_n and_o to_o enjoy_v mercy_n will_v he_o not_o then_o embrace_v it_o if_o the_o prince_n shall_v promise_v to_o a_o thief_n murderer_n or_o traitor_n yea_o swear_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v will_v he_o not_o flee_v unto_o he_o and_o cleave_v close_o unto_o he_o lest_o the_o avenger_n of_o blood_n or_o the_o justice_n and_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v attach_v and_o apprehend_v he_o certes_o those_o city_n of_o refuge_n be_v type_n of_o christ_n who_o bring_v this_o comfort_n unto_o all_o his_o and_o all_o those_o who_o come_v unto_o he_o that_o i._o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o such_o romans_z 8.1_o and_o ii_o that_o not_o one_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v exclude_v or_o debar_v out_o of_o heaven_n for_o of_o all_o those_o who_o be_v give_v unto_o he_o not_o one_o be_v lose_v and_o iii_o that_o nullum_fw-la tempus_fw-la occurrit_fw-la deo_fw-la at_o what_o time_n soever_o they_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o come_v unto_o he_o let_v their_o burden_n be_v what_o it_o will_v they_o shall_v find_v ease_n and_o peace_n ezech._n 18.21_o act_n 17.30_o and_o hence_o david_n run_v and_o confess_v his_o sin_n psalm_n 32.5_o and_o paul_n 1_o timoth._n 1.13_o and_o they_o find_v mercy_n though_o their_o sin_n be_v great_a it_o be_v a_o poor_a satisfaction_n for_o a_o subject_a when_o he_o have_v offend_v his_o sovereign_n to_o say_v paenitet_fw-la i_o be_o sorry_a for_o it_o and_o i_o repent_v i_o of_o what_o i_o have_v do_v and_o yet_o christ_n require_v no_o more_o but_o this_o in_o truth_n and_o therefore_o great_a joy_n await_v those_o who_o be_v true_o sorrowful_a in_o soul_n and_o oppress_v with_o the_o sight_n &_o sense_n of_o their_o sin_n for_o christ_n here_o promise_v to_o give_v they_o rest_v and_o joy_n five_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n may_v hence_o be_v comfort_v answ_n 5_o who_o be_v sensible_a of_o and_o sorrowful_a for_o the_o insulting_n of_o lust_n and_o heat_n of_o internal_a concupiscence_n as_o be_v paul_n 7.5_o 15_o 19_o 23._o for_o i._o we_o begin_v ordinary_o to_o correct_v something_n in_o our_o outward_a life_n although_o but_o slow_o and_o that_o only_a in_o more_o gross_a sin_n and_o yet_o we_o think_v it_o no_o small_a matter_n we_o have_v do_v ii_o but_o
yoke_n prove_v it_o to_o be_v both_o heavy_a and_o hard_a for_o hereby_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o hate_v all_o sin_n although_o some_o be_v as_o dear_a as_o hand_n and_o eye_n unto_o we_o yea_o to_o forsake_v all_o to_o follow_v christ_n luke_n 14._o although_o riches_n be_v the_o good_a blessing_n of_o god_n yea_o to_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n and_o bear_v it_o patient_o though_o never_o so_o great_a yea_o to_o be_v humble_a and_o meek_a although_o our_o humility_n sharpen_v the_o pride_n and_o cruelty_n of_o other_o against_o we_o and_o last_o this_o yoke_n enjoin_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o matth._n 16.24_o which_o denial_n beget_v in_o we_o mourning_n and_o sorrow_n and_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o joy_n and_o solace_n wherefore_o how_o can_v this_o yoke_n possible_o be_v say_v to_o be_v light_n that_o have_v these_o five_o sharp_a property_n and_o condition_n in_o it_o viz._n first_o a_o hatred_n of_o all_o sin_n whatsoever_o second_o a_o renounce_v of_o all_o temporal_a thing_n 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multitude_n of_o laborious_a ceremony_n to_o come_v unto_o salvation_n as_o the_o law_n do_v but_o to_o seek_v unto_o one_o mediator_n and_o to_o lay_v hold_n upon_o salvation_n by_o he_o and_o therefore_o in_o regard_n of_o this_o doctrine_n christ_n yoke_n be_v easy_a ii_o the_o doctrine_n of_o charity_n do_v teach_v only_o to_o love_v one_o another_o now_o be_v not_o this_o easy_a certain_o love_n facilitate_v and_o make_v all_o thing_n light_v and_o therefore_o see_v omnia_fw-la vincit_fw-la amor_fw-la that_o love_n overcome_v with_o ease_n the_o great_a difficulty_n et_fw-la nos_fw-la cedamus_fw-la amori_fw-la let_v we_o yield_v to_o this_o evangelicall_a doctrine_n of_o love_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v think_v christ_n yoke_n to_o be_v but_o easy_a iii_o the_o gospel_n teach_v we_o that_o christ_n by_o himself_o without_o either_o help_n or_o price_n or_o merit_n from_o we_o purchase_v our_o redemption_n john_n 1.12_o and_o 8.36_o rom._n 8.2_o and_o 1_o john_n 5.3_o 4._o now_o 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as_o great_a vice_n nay_o what_o can_v be_v sweet_a than_o this_o yoke_n and_o light_a than_o this_o burden_n say_v hilary_n can._n 2._o or_o more_o to_o be_v approve_v than_o to_o abstain_v from_o wickedness_n to_o be_v willing_a to_o do_v good_a to_o be_v unwilling_a with_o evil_n to_o love_v all_o to_o hate_v none_o to_o obtain_v thing_n eternal_a and_o not_o to_o be_v take_v with_o these_o transient_a thing_n and_o thus_o christ_n yoke_n be_v easy_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o doctrine_n thereof_o which_o although_o it_o be_v grievous_a to_o nature_n yet_o it_o be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o easy_a in_o regard_n of_o grace_n six_o christ_n yoke_n be_v easy_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o yoke_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n vita_fw-la vitiosa_fw-la gravior_n chrys_n s_o a_o vicious_a life_n be_v more_o
laborious_a and_o burdensome_a than_o a_o virtuous_a there_o be_v no_o burden_n heavy_a than_o the_o conscience_n of_o sin_n and_o none_o light_a than_o a_o good_a conscience_n there_o be_v no_o punishment_n great_a than_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n neither_o any_o reward_n great_a than_o that_o which_o shall_v be_v confer_v upon_o those_o who_o bear_v christ_n yoke_n a_o man_n can_v serve_v no_o worse_o master_n than_o satan_n nor_o better_a than_o christ_n and_o therefore_o how_o great_a be_v the_o folly_n and_o madness_n of_o those_o who_o refuse_v to_o bear_v christ_n yoke_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n willing_o submit_v their_o neck_n to_o satan_n thus_o chrysostome_n say_v that_o the_o yoke_n of_o christ_n be_v light_a sweet_a and_o easy_a compare_v with_o the_o yoke_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v bear_v by_o wicked_a man_n chrys_n s_o and_o he_o prove_v it_o thus_o i._o because_o sin_n be_v a_o most_o heavy_a burden_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n david_n my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o as_o a_o heavy_a burden_n they_o be_v too_o heavy_a for_o i_o psalm_n 38.4_o and_o zachary_n chap._n 5._o verse_n 7_o 8._o say_v the_o burden_n of_o sin_n be_v like_o a_o talon_n of_o lead_n which_o press_v a_o man_n down_o to_o the_o ground_n and_o will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o rise_v ii_o because_o christ_n be_v a_o most_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a lord_n and_o therefore_o david_n exhort_v all_o but_o to_o taste_v and_o see_v how_o good_a and_o gracious_a he_o be_v psal_n 34.8_o and_o then_o they_o will_v never_o refuse_v to_o submit_v their_o neck_n to_o his_o yoke_n iii_o because_o the_o sweet_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o delight_n which_o carnal_a and_o wicked_a man_n find_v in_o the_o service_n of_o satan_n will_v all_o vanish_v away_o as_o a_o dream_n in_o the_o night_n wisdom_n 5.6_o 7_o etc._n etc._n but_o the_o sweetness_n of_o christ_n yoke_n endure_v for_o ever_o for_o the_o bearer_n thereof_o shall_v have_v peace_n of_o 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the_o next_o kinsman_n have_v use_v and_o deflower_v she_o these_o and_o such_o like_a law_n we_o may_v just_o say_v be_v hard_o heavy_a and_o grievous_a but_o the_o holy_a and_o sacred_a law_n of_o christ_n be_v so_o right_a in_o the_o thing_n it_o do_v admit_v and_o so_o pure_a and_o sincere_a in_o the_o thing_n it_o do_v permit_v that_o it_o do_v neither_o suffer_v vice_n nor_o consent_n to_o the_o vicious_a man_n and_o therefore_o may_v be_v call_v light_n in_o this_o regard_n ten_o christ_n yoke_n and_o burden_n be_v light_a and_o easy_a unto_o the_o faithful_a in_o regard_n of_o that_o love_n which_o they_o bear_v unto_o he_o for_o love_n we_o
the_o taste_n that_o it_o make_v the_o sick_a man_n refuse_v all_o good_a meat_n and_o medicine_n yea_o this_o sin_n do_v not_o only_o disinable_a a_o man_n from_o do_v good_a but_o make_v he_o decline_v from_o the_o right_a rule_n and_o disorder_n and_o deprave_v himself_o more_o and_o more_o for_o they_o sin_v not_o only_o simple_o out_o of_o malice_n but_o out_o of_o malice_n and_o that_o de_fw-fr industria_fw-la what_o be_v the_o remedy_n against_o this_o sin_n or_o rather_o quest_n 7_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o it_o first_o let_v we_o watch_v against_o all_o sin_n yea_o against_o answ_n 1_o all_o beginning_n of_o evil_a ephes_n 4.27_o hebr._n 3.11_o as_o those_o who_o fear_v the_o plague_n fly_v far_o from_o the_o house_n infect_v therewith_o second_o let_v we_o high_o prize_v the_o presence_n and_o answ_n 2_o grace_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o if_o we_o so_o do_v than_o we_o shall_v not_o reject_v he_o neither_o be_v reject_v by_o he_o but_o if_o we_o contemn_v and_o despise_v he_o then_o he_o will_v give_v we_o over_o unto_o strange_a delusion_n 2_o thess_n 2.10_o 11._o three_o let_v we_o learn_v to_o esteem_v and_o value_n answ_n 3_o christ_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v not_o sleight_v the_o gospel_n but_o think_v it_o a_o joyful_a and_o bless_a message_n four_o if_o with_o peter_n we_o have_v fall_v answ_n 4_o then_o let_v we_o with_o he_o labour_v speedy_o to_o recover_v ourselves_o as_o the_o most_o deadly_a poison_n become_v not_o mortal_a if_o it_o be_v sudden_o evacuate_v or_o purge_v out_o or_o vomit_v up_o so_o the_o great_a sin_n become_v not_o damnable_a if_o by_o and_o by_o with_o tear_n and_o sigh_n we_o repent_v we_o of_o it_o five_o while_o our_o spirit_n be_v something_o soft_a answ_n 5_o and_o mollify_v with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o while_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o good_a motion_n let_v we_o pray_v fervent_o unto_o our_o god_n to_o pardon_v our_o bypass_a sin_n to_o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o the_o dominion_n and_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v §_o 2._o neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o sect._n 2_o come_v who_o be_v confute_v by_o these_o word_n quest_n 1_o the_o sadducee_n answ_n who_o deny_v the_o immortality_n of_o the_o foul_a and_o affirm_v that_o there_o be_v neither_o spirit_n nor_o angel_n orig._n contra_fw-la cell_n non_fw-la agnoscunt_fw-la se_fw-la seculum_fw-la nisi_fw-la praesens_fw-la that_o be_v they_o acknowledge_v not_o a_o time_n to_o come_v when_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o resurrection_n although_o our_o saviour_n say_v here_o neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v whereby_o be_v intimate_v both_o the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n hence_o by_o the_o jew_n these_o sadducee_n be_v call_v menaim_n or_o probrosi_fw-la contentious_a or_o calumnious_a gabia_n the_o son_n of_o pesisa_n reason_v against_o the_o sadducee_n thus_o phesikra_fw-mi thus_o talm._n phesikra_fw-mi si_fw-mi quod_fw-la non_fw-la fuit_fw-la id_fw-la fuit_fw-la ergo_fw-la quod_fw-la fuit_fw-la erit_fw-la that_o be_v if_o that_o which_o be_v not_o be_v therefore_o that_o which_o be_v shall_v be_v he_o mean_v if_o god_n create_v and_o make_v the_o world_n of_o nothing_o may_v he_o not_o make_v our_o body_n of_o something_o again_o object_n bellarmine_n strong_o press_v this_o place_n for_o the_o proof_n of_o purgatory_n argue_v thus_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o spirit_n shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v therefore_o some_o sin_n shall_v be_v forgive_v in_o the_o next_o world_n by_o the_o prayer_n and_o suffrage_n of_o the_o church_n but_o this_o remission_n be_v neither_o obtain_v in_o heaven_n nor_o in_o hell_n ergo_fw-la it_o be_v in_o purgatory_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v a_o purgatory_n bell._n de_fw-fr purgat_fw-la lib._n 1._o cap._n 1._o loc_fw-la 1._o ex_fw-la novo_fw-la testam_fw-la because_o this_o objection_n be_v abundant_o answer_v by_o our_o man_n i_o may_v be_v the_o short_a in_o the_o answer_n of_o it_o i_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o amesius_n bell._n enervat_fw-la tom_fw-mi 2._o pag._n 197._o 198._o and_o chemnitius_n exam_n part_n 3._o pag._n 135_o 136._o arg._n 7._o and_o hill_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o true_a god_n pag._n 387._o 388._o &_o pareus_n s_o and_o because_o this_o place_n be_v urge_v by_o the_o rhemist_n upon_o matth._n 12._o §_o 6._o i_o therefore_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o venerable_a fulke_n and_o cartwright_n upon_o the_o place_n only_o entreat_v he_o to_o observe_v that_o this_o be_v no_o categoricall_a argument_n but_o only_o a_o enthymeme_n in_o which_o the_o antecedent_n be_v christ_n and_o therefore_o most_o true_a but_o the_o consequent_a will_v appear_v to_o be_v most_o false_a answ_n 1_o first_o that_o which_o be_v full_o pay_v and_o satisfy_v be_v not_o remit_v but_o the_o papist_n say_v that_o by_o purgatory_n pain_n the_o debt_n be_v pay_v and_o god_n justice_n satisfy_v and_o therefore_o sin_n be_v not_o remit_v in_o purgatory_n it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o pardon_v a_o offence_n and_o another_o to_o punish_v it_o and_o therefore_o if_o sin_n be_v punish_v in_o purgatory_n as_o they_o say_v then_o how_o be_v they_o pardon_v it_o be_v one_o thing_n full_o to_o satisfy_v a_o debt_n another_o free_o to_o remit_v it_o for_o how_o can_v he_o be_v say_v to_o remit_v a_o debt_n which_o make_v the_o debtor_n pay_v the_o utmost_a farthing_n as_o they_o say_v the_o soul_n in_o purgatory_n do_v now_o this_o place_n speak_v not_o of_o a_o pay_v but_o of_o pardon_v not_o of_o recompense_v but_o of_o remit_v it_o shall_v shall_v neither_o be_v forgive_v in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v belong_v not_o at_o all_o to_o their_o purgatory_n where_o man_n satisfy_v god_n justice_n as_o they_o wicked_o say_v to_o the_o full_a and_o wherein_o for_o the_o time_n man_n be_v extreme_o torment_v the_o pain_n thereof_o be_v as_o some_o of_o they_o say_v equivalent_a to_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n for_o the_o time_n and_o therefore_o by_o this_o their_o argument_n instead_o of_o raise_v the_o fabric_n of_o purgatory_n they_o have_v raze_v the_o foundation_n as_o appear_v thus_o the_o scope_n of_o their_o objection_n be_v to_o prove_v that_o the_o sin_n of_o believer_n be_v remit_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v now_o to_o remit_v and_o to_o punish_v be_v opposite_n as_o chrysostome_n hom._n the_o poen_n &_o confess_v say_v nemo_fw-la remittit_fw-la qui_fw-la punire_fw-la vult_fw-la and_o therefore_o if_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v remit_v and_o pardon_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v as_o they_o will_v prove_v from_o this_o place_n then_o undoubted_o they_o be_v not_o punish_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o thus_o instead_o of_o confirm_v they_o have_v confute_v instead_o of_o plant_v they_o have_v pluck_v up_o purgatory_n by_o the_o root_n for_o to_o deny_v that_o soul_n be_v punish_v in_o purgatory_n be_v to_o deny_v purgatory_n itself_o second_o by_o this_o world_n be_v mean_v a_o man_n life_n answ_n 2_o time_n in_o this_o world_n from_o the_o birth_n to_o the_o die_a day_n and_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o in_o this_o time_n sin_n may_v be_v remit_v the_o world_n to_o come_v be_v after_o this_o life_n be_v end_v but_o a_o man_n sin_n may_v be_v remit_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n and_o therefore_o by_o a_o synecdoche_n it_o may_v be_v true_a that_o sin_n be_v also_o remit_v in_o the_o other_o because_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o that_o other_o world_n the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o this_o place_n therefore_o be_v that_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v neither_o remit_v in_o life_n nor_o death_n now_o according_a to_o this_o exposition_n the_o place_n make_v nothing_o for_o purgatory_n at_o all_o three_o or_o by_o the_o world_n to_o come_v may_v be_v answ_n 3_o mean_v as_o be_v general_o understand_v the_o world_n succeed_v this_o and_o so_o answer_v to_o the_o world_n present_a as_o mark_v 10.30_o they_o shall_v at_o this_o present_n receive_v a_o hundred-fold_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v life_n everlasting_a wherefore_o purgatory_n be_v imagine_v to_o be_v now_o present_a it_o can_v be_v take_v to_o belong_v to_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o so_o also_o ephes_n 1.21_o and_o heb._n 6.5_o the_o world_n to_o come_v be_v take_v for_o the_o world_n which_o shall_v be_v after_o this_o be_v end_v willet_n synop_n fol._n 405._o yea_o the_o papist_n i_o think_v be_v not_o able_a to_o produce_v one_o place_n of_o scripture_n
or_o envy_v five_o blind_a hearer_n who_o understand_v no_o more_o than_o david_n idol_n who_o have_v eye_n but_o see_v not_o ear_n but_o hear_v not_o etc._n etc._n psalm_n 115.6_o and_o 1_o corinthian_n 2.14_o six_o proud_a hearer_n who_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o their_o own_o wisdom_n 7.4.7_o john_n 7.4.7_o like_o the_o pharisee_n who_o think_v they_o know_v so_o much_o that_o christ_n can_v teach_v they_o no_o more_o than_o they_o know_v seven_o sinful_a hearer_n who_o be_v so_o hinder_v and_o entangle_v by_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o can_v hear_v any_o thing_n which_o cross_v or_o oppose_v their_o sin_n eight_o sluggish_a hearer_n who_o hear_v but_o neither_o i._o remember_v what_o they_o hear_v as_o matth._n 13.52_o and_o 1_o cor._n 15.2_o nor_o ii_o practice_n what_o they_o hear_v but_o be_v inconstant_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o religion_n james_n 1.5.7_o quest_n 4_o how_o must_v we_o hear_v aright_o and_o profitable_o answ_n 1_o first_o before_o we_o hear_v we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o as_o be_v show_v in_o the_o former_a section_n quest_n 3._o answ_n 2_o second_o in_o our_o hear_n many_o thing_n be_v require_v of_o we_o viz._n i._o we_o must_v begin_v to_o hear_v betimes_o in_o our_o youth_n eccles_n 12.1_o that_o be_v let_v we_o learn_v to_o love_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n in_o our_o young_a year_n ii_o we_o must_v hear_v it_o attentive_o when_o we_o do_v hear_v it_o constantine_n be_v desire_v to_o sit_v down_o when_o he_o stand_v to_o hear_v a_o sermon_n answer_v nesas_n verlum_fw-la dei_fw-la negligemèr_fw-la andire_fw-la it_o be_v no_o small_a wickedness_n to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n negligent_o euseb_n in_o vità _fw-la constant_n iii_o we_o must_v hear_v the_o word_n humble_o that_o be_v with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a esay_n 66.2.5_o iv_o we_o must_v hear_v the_o word_n with_o a_o desire_n to_o learn_v thereby_o as_o be_v show_v in_o the_o former_a section_n quest_n 3._o v._o we_o must_v hear_v serious_o that_o be_v so_o as_o that_o 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which_o be_v deliver_v but_o by_o separate_v the_o less_o profitable_a thing_n from_o the_o more_o profitable_a and_o retain_v these_o the_o more_o sure_o ut_fw-la ape_n mell_v è_fw-mi floribus_fw-la sic_fw-la doctrinas_fw-la tibi_fw-la aptas_fw-la chrysost_n as_o bee_n gather_v honey_n out_o of_o flower_n so_o must_v we_o apply_v and_o lie_v hold_v principal_o upon_o those_o doctrine_n and_o truth_n which_o be_v most_o fit_a for_o we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v better_v thereby_o that_o be_v we_o must_v chief_o attend_v unto_o and_o learn_v those_o thing_n which_o do_v most_o awaken_v the_o conscience_n and_o shake_v off_o security_n and_o comfort_v the_o heart_n and_o refresh_v the_o spirit_n and_o direct_v the_o life_n and_o vii_o these_o thing_n we_o must_v deep_o imprint_v in_o our_o memory_n mat._n 13.52_o that_o they_o may_v stand_v we_o instead_o in_o the_o time_n of_o need_n as_o for_o example_n sometime_o we_o hear_v instruction_n how_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o 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not_o to_o be_v neglect_v for_o as_o before_o sermon_n we_o must_v pray_v both_o for_o the_o minister_n and_o ourselves_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v assist_v both_o he_o in_o speak_v and_o we_o in_o hear_v and_o so_o direct_v he_o by_o his_o spirit_n that_o he_o may_v speak_v home_o to_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n so_o after_o sermon_n we_o must_v pray_v for_o ourselves_o and_o all_o the_o faithful_a of_o the_o congregation_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n to_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v that_o what_o we_o have_v hear_v we_o may_v remember_v and_o what_o we_o remember_v we_o may_v understand_v and_o what_o we_o understand_v to_o be_v good_a we_o may_v practice_v and_o be_v enable_v to_o continue_v in_o the_o practice_n thereof_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o pray_v unto_o god_n for_o ourselves_o so_o we_o must_v also_o praise_v he_o for_o enable_v his_o servant_n the_o minister_n to_o deliver_v his_o message_n unto_o we_o three_o the_o 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but_o stay_v for_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o minister_n and_o sixthly_a meditate_v and_o ruminate_v after_o they_o be_v go_v of_o that_o which_o they_o have_v hear_v object_n the_o papist_n to_o prove_v that_o justify_v faith_n may_v be_v separate_v from_o love_n urge_v this_o place_n where_o we_o have_v a_o parable_n of_o good_a and_o bad_a fish_n in_o one_o and_o the_o same_o not_o now_o because_o they_o who_o be_v in_o the_o church_n be_v faithful_a it_o will_v follow_v that_o if_o they_o prove_v wicked_a than_o that_o faith_n from_o whence_o they_o be_v call_v faithful_a may_v be_v conjoin_v with_o sin_n from_o whence_o they_o be_v call_v sinful_a and_o consequent_o may_v be_v separate_v from_o love_n answ_n it_o be_v one_o thing_n for_o a_o man_n to_o be_v in_o the_o church_n by_o a_o outward_a profession_n of_o faith_n and_o from_o thence_o only_o to_o be_v call_v faithful_a it_o be_v another_o thing_n for_o a_o man_n to_o be_v a_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n and_o from_o thence_o to_o be_v call_v just_a or_o a_o justify_v man_n for_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v common_a both_o to_o the_o good_a and_o bad_a do_v state_n a_o difference_n between_o christian_n and_o no_o christian_n but_o not_o between_o those_o who_o be_v justify_v not_o justify_v and_o therefore_o that_o faith_n be_v absurd_o and_o ridiculous_o call_v justify_v faith_n which_o while_o it_o remain_v such_o have_v neither_o the_o act_n nor_o power_n of_o justify_v bâ—_n davenant_n determine_v quest_n 38._o pag._n 172._o verse_n 52._o then_o say_v he_o unto_o they_o therefore_o every_o scribe_n which_o be_v instruct_v unto_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o man_n which_o be_v a_o householder_n verse_n 52_o that_o bring_v forth_o out_o of_o his_o treasure_n thing_n new_a
they_o do_v here_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v quest_n 2_o be_v it_o not_o good_a to_o make_v a_o fair_a profession_n outward_o and_o to_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v see_v by_o man_n answ_n 1_o first_o it_o be_v if_o it_o be_v do_v for_o these_o end_n namely_o i._n that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v thereby_o and_o ii_o that_o our_o brethren_n may_v be_v edify_v and_o convert_v thereby_o and_o iii_o that_o our_o own_o faith_n may_v be_v confirm_v thereby_o answ_n 2_o second_o it_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a but_o it_o be_v also_o requisite_a and_o necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v shine_v before_o man_n by_o good_a work_n and_o that_o i._o because_o sin_n and_o satan_n have_v many_o servant_n and_o ii_o because_o they_o be_v bold_a impudent_a and_o brazen-faced_a in_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o horrible_a shame_n for_o we_o to_o be_v ashamed_a by_o our_o work_n to_o show_v ourselves_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n yea_o iii_o because_o it_o be_v a_o great_a fault_n not_o to_o shine_v before_o man_n and_o to_o hold_v forth_o the_o lamp_n of_o a_o pure_a life_n yea_o to_o show_v forth_o a_o life_n replenish_v with_o all_o manner_n of_o good_a work_n for_o first_o if_o a_o man_n dare_v not_o profess_v christ_n or_o show_v forth_o religion_n in_o his_o life_n it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o he_o want_v faith_n and_o second_o if_o a_o man_n be_v careless_a in_o show_v forth_o the_o light_n of_o religion_n in_o his_o life_n and_o conversation_n it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o he_o want_v both_o zeal_n and_o love_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v shine_v in_o good_a work_n before_o man_n but_o answ_n 3_o three_o it_o be_v a_o shame_n for_o a_o man_n to_o make_v the_o praise_n and_o applause_n of_o the_o world_n his_o aim_n and_o end_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o good_a work_n first_o in_o so_o do_v a_o man_n deprive_v himself_o of_o good_a work_n quest_n 3_o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o be_v pharisee_n and_o hypocrite_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a work_n or_o no_o first_o they_o be_v proud_a boaster_n of_o themselves_o answ_n 1_o and_o despiser_n of_o other_o second_o they_o regard_v the_o outward_a man_n but_o answ_n 2_o the_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n they_o neglect_v three_o they_o seek_v themselves_o and_o their_o own_o answ_n 3_o gain_n in_o all_o thing_n mat._n 23.14_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o in_o these_o second_o this_o practice_n of_o the_o pharisee_n in_o rely_v whole_o upon_o the_o outward_a work_n may_v be_v apply_v to_o those_o who_o place_n their_o confidence_n in_o the_o work_n wrought_v as_o the_o papist_n do_v think_v that_o they_o have_v discharge_v their_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o merit_v a_o reward_n from_o god_n if_o they_o have_v but_o perform_v those_o work_n material_o which_o god_n require_v indeed_o good_a work_n be_v to_o be_v do_v and_o that_o both_o for_o god_n service_n and_o our_o exercise_n but_o yet_o formal_o as_o well_o as_o material_o and_o with_o a_o right_a mind_n as_o well_o as_o with_o the_o body_n iv_o finem_fw-la legis_fw-la nesciendo_fw-la the_o pharisee_n sin_v against_o the_o moral_a law_n by_o their_o ignorance_n of_o the_o end_n thereof_o which_o be_v threefold_a to_o wit_n first_o to_o condemn_v and_o convince_v we_o of_o sin_n accuse_v both_o our_o evil_a action_n and_o internal_a corruption_n second_o to_o lead_v we_o unto_o christ_n or_o rather_o to_o show_v that_o it_o be_v not_o able_a to_o save_v we_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v save_v we_o must_v go_v unto_o christ_n three_o to_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o rule_n of_o obedience_n for_o the_o frame_n of_o our_o life_n and_o therefore_o the_o libertine_n of_o our_o day_n who_o will_v overthrow_v the_o law_n be_v just_o reprove_v and_o thus_o we_o have_v see_v how_o the_o pharisee_n sin_v against_o the_o law_n both_o ceremonial_a and_o moral_a second_o the_o pharisee_n sin_v against_o the_o gospel_n and_o that_o in_o a_o double_a regard_n viz._n i._o because_o they_o teach_v liberum_fw-la arbitrium_fw-la that_o there_o be_v in_o man_n a_o freedom_n of_o will_n unto_o good_a as_o well_o as_o unto_o evil_n as_o both_o august_n de_fw-fr haeres_fw-la and_o epiphanius_n write_v of_o they_o ii_o because_o they_o deny_v righteousness_n by_o faith_n rom._n 10.3_o which_o paul_n only_o cleave_v unto_o philip._n 3.9_o from_o whence_o we_o may_v learn_v what_o true_a righteousness_n be_v to_o wit_n first_o to_o labour_v and_o endeavour_v with_o all_o our_o might_n and_o strength_n and_o power_n to_o do_v whatsoever_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o law_n require_v of_o we_o and_o then_o second_o to_o put_v no_o confidence_n in_o any_o thing_n we_o do_v or_o can_v do_v but_o place_v our_o trust_n as_o whole_o in_o christ_n as_o though_o we_o have_v do_v nothing_o at_o all_o verse_n 14._o and_o they_o say_v verse_n 14_o some_o say_v that_o thou_o be_v john_n the_o baptist_n some_o elias_n and_o other_o jeremias_n or_o one_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o pharisee_n hold_v divers_a and_o sundry_a erroneous_a opinion_n among_o which_o some_o error_n they_o have_v concern_v the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a which_o although_o they_o acknowledge_v and_o maintain_v against_o the_o sadducee_n yet_o concern_v it_o they_o thus_o teach_v 12._o teach_v joseph_n de_fw-fr bellâ—_n lib._n 2._o cap._n 12._o that_o the_o soul_n of_o evil_a man_n decease_v present_o depart_v into_o everlasting_a punishment_n but_o the_o soul_n of_o good_a man_n they_o say_v pass_v by_o a_o kind_n of_o pythagorean_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d into_o other_o good_a man_n body_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v think_v praeter_fw-la think_v serar_fw-it trihaere_n lib._n 2._o cap._n 3._o &_o drus_n in_o praeter_fw-la that_o the_o different_a opinion_n concern_v our_o saviour_n do_v arise_v some_o here_o say_v that_o he_o be_v john_n baptist_n other_o elias_n other_o jeremias_n as_o if_o christ_n his_o body_n have_v be_v animate_v by_o the_o soul_n of_o john_n elias_n or_o jeremias_n verse_n 16_o verse_n 16._o and_o simon_n peter_n answer_v and_o say_v thou_o be_v christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n it_o be_v question_v and_o controvert_v between_o we_o and_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n what_o the_o object_n of_o justify_v faith_n be_v and_o they_o say_v that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o particular_a assurance_n or_o application_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n unto_o ourselves_o in_o and_o through_o christ_n as_o we_o hold_v but_o only_a in_o general_a to_o believe_v that_o whatsoever_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v true_a bellarm._n lib._n 1._o de_fw-fr justify_v cap._n 4._o now_o because_o we_o deny_v this_o they_o undertake_v to_o prove_v it_o from_o this_o verse_n argue_v thus_o object_n that_o faith_n which_o peter_n confess_v when_o he_o say_v to_o our_o saviour_n thou_o be_v christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n be_v the_o same_o faith_n that_o justifi_v but_o this_o faith_n be_v a_o confession_n only_o of_o the_o divinity_n of_o christ_n and_o no_o special_a application_n of_o his_o merit_n therefore_o faith_n be_v no_o such_o thing_n bellarm._n lib._n 1._o de_fw-fr justify_v cap._n 8._o answ_n 1_o first_o by_o our_o adversary_n own_o confession_n this_o be_v not_o the_o whole_a justify_v faith_n which_o peter_n here_o confess_v for_o they_o affirm_v that_o faith_n be_v a_o universal_a belief_n of_o the_o article_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n etc._n etc._n but_o at_o this_o time_n though_o peter_n confess_v thus_o of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n yet_o he_o neither_o i._o believe_v that_o christ_n shall_v die_v for_o therefore_o be_v he_o call_v satan_n ver_fw-la 23._o of_o this_o chapter_n because_o he_o go_v about_o to_o persuade_v christ_n not_o to_o die_v nor_o ii_o do_v peter_n believe_v at_o this_o time_n christ_n resurrection_n for_o the_o apostle_n in_o general_a for_o aught_o we_o read_v to_o the_o contrary_a doubt_v of_o it_o even_o when_o christ_n be_v rise_v again_o and_o therefore_o how_o can_v this_o be_v the_o justify_v faith_n in_o respect_n of_o peter_n that_o confess_v it_o answ_n 2_o second_o this_o faith_n which_o peter_n confess_v though_o it_o be_v not_o the_o whole_a justify_v faith_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n thereof_o for_o in_o faith_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n namely_o i._o the_o matter_n and_o substance_n thereof_o which_o be_v the_o belief_n of_o the_o article_n of_o faith_n and_o ii_o the_o form_n which_o be_v the_o particular_a use_n and_o application_n thereof_o to_o every_o man_n several_o to_o confess_v therefore_o that_o christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o do_v comprehend_v both_o the_o nature_n
eternal_a good_a thing_n and_o not_o to_o confer_v upon_o peter_n and_o his_o successor_n worldly_a power_n and_o pomp_n second_o our_o saviour_n in_o this_o his_o commission_n answ_n 2_o give_v to_o the_o apostle_n and_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n speak_v not_o of_o external_a good_a thing_n but_o of_o internal_a namely_o of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o expiation_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o of_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o sin_n which_o thing_n be_v not_o subject_a to_o external_a power_n as_o other_o corporal_a thing_n be_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o no_o political_a authority_n or_o jurisdiction_n be_v here_o promise_v to_o peter_n or_o the_o pope_n three_o the_o power_n of_o the_o key_n do_v consist_v answ_n 3_o in_o the_o remit_v and_o retain_v of_o sin_n as_o john_n 20.22.23_o who_o sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o no_o primacy_n or_o external_a power_n be_v here_o mean_v answ_n 4_o four_o the_o key_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o word_n and_o therefore_o see_v the_o preach_a of_o the_o word_n be_v common_a to_o all_o minister_n the_o key_n can_v signify_v a_o external_a power_n or_o primacy_n which_o belong_v only_o unto_o one_o particular_a person_n answ_n 5_o five_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o rector_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o key_n for_o christ_n john_n 20._o being_n about_o to_o give_v they_o the_o charge_n of_o preach_v and_o the_o power_n of_o bind_v &_o lose_v do_v first_o breath_n upon_o they_o say_v therewith_o receive_v you_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o no_o external_a and_o personal_a primacy_n can_v be_v here_o mean_v answ_n 6_o sixthly_a the_o use_n of_o the_o key_n ought_v not_o to_o cross_v or_o contradict_v the_o holy_a scripture_n but_o aught_o to_o be_v agreeable_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o holy_a scripture_n but_o these_o ascribe_v full_a and_o absolute_a power_n of_o all_o thing_n only_o unto_o christ_n matth._n 28._o all_o power_n be_v give_v to_o i_o etc._n etc._n therefore_o by_o the_o key_n christ_n do_v not_o promise_v any_o such_o power_n to_o peter_n or_o his_o successor_n answ_n 7_o seven_o the_o power_n of_o the_o key_n be_v not_o absolute_a or_o boundless_a but_o limit_v and_o determine_v and_o therefore_o the_o use_n of_o they_o depend_v upon_o the_o will_n of_o he_o who_o deliver_v they_o and_o consequent_o except_o they_o be_v administer_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o christ_n they_o be_v not_o effectual_a but_o a_o heady_a presumption_n that_o be_v christ_n neither_o give_v to_o the_o pope_n nor_o peter_n nor_o unto_o any_o apostle_n or_o minister_n absolute_a power_n to_o excommunicate_v and_o bound_v over_o to_o satan_n or_o to_o remit_v and_o pardon_v whosoever_o they_o will_v but_o they_o must_v only_o bind_v impenitent_a and_o obstinate_a person_n and_o loose_v only_o penitent_a and_o obedient_a or_o otherwise_o they_o shall_v be_v punish_v for_o abuse_v their_o office_n and_o power_n and_o transgress_v their_o charge_n if_o the_o studious_a reader_n will_v see_v this_o enlarge_v by_o many_o more_o argument_n let_v he_o read_v aret._n probl_a de_fw-fr clavibus_fw-la fol._n 25._o b._n &_o 26._o a._n quest_n 2_o how_n or_o when_o do_v those_o to_o who_o christ_n have_v commit_v the_o key_n abuse_v their_o judiciary_n power_n which_o with_o the_o key_n be_v give_v unto_o they_o answ_n 1_o first_o the_o prelate_n and_o clergy_n abuse_v this_o judiciary_n power_n when_o they_o usurp_v this_o judiciary_n power_n over_o person_n which_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o their_o jurisdiction_n as_o if_o the_o church_n shall_v endeavour_v to_o subject_n resist_v and_o withstand_v heathen_n to_o their_o power_n and_o discipline_n contrary_a to_o the_o practice_n of_o s._n paul_n 1_o corinth_n 5.12_o or_o if_o one_o particular_a church_n to_o wit_n the_o church_n of_o rome_n or_o france_n shall_v excommunicate_v or_o assume_v 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excommunicate_v all_o those_o who_o confess_v christ_n john_n 9_o 22._o so_o the_o papist_n punish_v those_o who_o be_v among_o themselves_o for_o heretic_n and_o bring_v they_o into_o their_o bloody_a inquisition_n if_o they_o be_v find_v to_o read_v and_o study_v the_o scripture_n and_o begin_v to_o acknowledge_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n three_o this_o judicary_n power_n be_v abuse_v by_o the_o answ_n 3_o clergy_n when_o they_o judge_v man_n true_o and_o that_o for_o some_o error_n in_o religion_n but_o over_o and_o above_o impose_v those_o punishment_n upon_o those_o who_o be_v so_o condemn_v for_o heretic_n which_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o a_o ecclesiastical_a court_n to_o inflict_v as_o if_o a_o man_n be_v convict_v of_o heresy_n and_o condemn_v for_o it_o they_o shall_v present_o endeavour_v to_o spoil_v he_o both_o of_o his_o life_n and_o good_n now_o this_o belong_v to_o the_o civil_a magistrate_n to_o inflict_v these_o punishment_n and_o not_o unto_o the_o 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and_o therefore_o i_o will_v treat_v of_o they_o particular_o and_o something_o more_o large_o than_o ordinary_a sect._n 1_o §_o 1._o woe_n unto_o the_o world_n because_o of_o offence_n quest_n 1_o what_o be_v the_o occasion_n of_o our_o saviour_n utter_v of_o these_o word_n concern_v scandal_n answ_n 1_o first_o some_o say_v these_o word_n have_v reference_n to_o chap._n 17._o verse_n the_o last_o where_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o pay_v of_o tribute_n as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v you_o must_v rather_o pay_v imposition_n and_o tax_n than_o give_v offence_n because_o woe_n unto_o the_o world_n by_o reason_n of_o offence_n answ_n 2_o second_o some_o say_v they_o be_v speak_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o ambition_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o they_o desire_v to_o know_v of_o christ_n who_o shall_v be_v great_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n verse_n 1._o whereupon_o our_o saviour_n do_v i._o show_v they_o by_o the_o humility_n of_o child_n what_o their_o duty_n be_v verse_n 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o then_o ii_o he_o teach_v they_o what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o offend_v one_o of_o these_o verse_n 6._o and_o iii_o then_o and_o thereupon_o handle_v the_o general_a doctrine_n of_o scandal_n and_o offence_n quest_n 2_o what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o world_n which_o be_v threaten_v here_o by_o reason_n of_o scandal_n answ_n man_n be_v ordinary_o divide_v into_o these_o two_o rank_n namely_o first_o into_o the_o church_n and_o congregation_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o second_o into_o the_o synagogue_n and_o assembly_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o these_o be_v call_v the_o world_n ordinary_o and_o usual_o because_o they_o be_v many_o from_o whence_o we_o may_v learn_v observe_v that_o many_o be_v subject_a to_o this_o woe_n that_o be_v threaten_v for_o scandal_n and_o offence_n or_o the_o world_n and_o many_o in_o the_o world_n shall_v sorrow_n and_o smart_n for_o the_o offence_n they_o give_v hos_fw-la 4.3_o quest_n 3_o how_o do_v it_o appear_v that_o the_o 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themselves_o as_o though_o juvat_fw-la socios_fw-la habuisse_fw-la doloris_fw-la it_o will_v be_v a_o ease_n unto_o they_o to_o have_v copartner_n in_o their_o misery_n or_o three_o beastly_a and_o swinish_a man_n who_o for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o their_o lust_n and_o unsatiable_a covetousness_n care_v not_o what_o scandal_n and_o offence_n they_o give_v or_o four_o ignorant_a man_n who_o think_v evil_a good_a and_o good_a evil_n do_v thereby_o frequent_o give_v offence_n to_o those_o who_o judgement_n be_v right_o inform_v ii_o thing_n be_v sometime_o the_o devil_n instrument_n to_o work_v scandal_n as_o well_o as_o person_n viz._n first_o the_o sweetness_n delight_n and_o pleasure_n which_o be_v in_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o second_o the_o difficulty_n of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a the_o devil_n lend_v man_n a_o glass_n wherein_o they_o see_v how_o easy_a sin_n be_v and_o how_o hard_o the_o service_n of_o god_n be_v how_o full_a of_o pleasure_n sin_n be_v how_o painful_a the_o service_n of_o god_n be_v how_o delightful_a and_o please_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n be_v and_o how_o tedious_a and_o irksome_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n the_o way_n of_o grace_n be_v and_o the_o sight_n of_o these_o make_v we_o more_o prone_a unto_o evil_n and_o put_v we_o back_o from_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o consequent_o make_v we_o scandalous_a and_o offensive_a to_o christ_n little_a one_o three_o it_o be_v further_a evident_a that_o there_o be_v answ_n 3_o many_o in_o the_o world_n who_o give_v offence_n and_o scandal_n to_o the_o child_n of_o god_n because_o as_o satan_n be_v strong_a and_o mighty_a and_o his_o instrument_n subtle_a and_o many_o so_o we_o natural_o be_v weak_a and_o prone_a to_o choose_v the_o worst_a §_o 2._o for_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v or_o it_o be_v necessary_a sect_n sect_n why_o do_v our_o saviour_n here_o say_v quest_n that_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o offence_n shall_v come_v there_o be_v a_o 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num._n 31.16_o certain_o none_o can_v be_v free_a from_o misery_n that_o thus_o give_v offence_n our_o saviour_n here_o denounce_v a_o woe_n against_o such_o and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o this_o offence_n give_v be_v voluntary_a or_o in_o the_o will_n of_o the_o agent_n or_o ii_o there_o be_v a_o offence_n give_v which_o consist_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o action_n and_o thus_o first_o some_o thing_n be_v offensive_a to_o a_o man_n self_n matth._n 5.30_o if_o thy_o hand_n offend_v thou_o etc._n etc._n but_o this_o be_v improper_o or_o at_o least_o less_o proper_o call_v a_o offence_n second_o some_o thing_n be_v offensive_a to_o our_o brethren_n and_o thus_o all_o public_a sin_n be_v 2_o samuel_n 12_o 14._o thus_o much_o may_v suffice_v for_o the_o understanding_n of_o scandulum_fw-la datum_fw-la the_o offence_n give_v second_o there_o be_v scandalum_fw-la acceptum_fw-la a_o offence_n which_o be_v take_v but_o not_o give_v and_o herein_o we_o have_v two_o thing_n to_o observe_v namely_o i._o the_o description_n thereof_o viz_o a_o offence_n take_v be_v when_o our_o brethren_n be_v offend_v with_o that_o which_o we_o do_v without_o any_o fault_n in_o we_o at_o all_o that_o be_v when_o there_o be_v in_o we_o neither_o a_o will_n or_o desire_v to_o offend_v they_o nor_o any_o direct_a depravity_n in_o our_o action_n wherewith_o they_o be_v offend_v ii_o we_o have_v to_o consider_v the_o destribution_n of_o this_o offence_n take_v viz._n it_o consist_v either_o first_o in_o a_o indifferent_a or_o adiaphorall_a action_n which_o be_v twofold_a to_o wit_n either_o i._o a_o action_n which_o be_v indifferent_a and_o remain_v such_o that_o be_v when_o the_o thing_n be_v indifferent_a of_o itself_o and_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n and_o a_o man_n be_v neither_o compel_v to_o do_v it_o or_o not_o to_o do_v it_o either_o by_o any_o public_a command_n or_o any_o private_a necessity_n now_o here_o offence_n must_v by_o all_o mean_n be_v avoid_v and_o shun_v by_o those_o 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religion_n and_o the_o gospel_n as_o be_v show_v before_o §_o 2._o now_o these_o offence_n we_o must_v not_o at_o all_o regard_n nor_o shun_v and_o avoid_v but_o if_o man_n will_v be_v offend_v with_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o godly_a let_v they_o be_v offend_v matth._n 16.23_o and_o thus_o we_o see_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o observation_n that_o many_o offence_n be_v to_o be_v expect_v in_o the_o world_n by_o those_o who_o be_v faithful_a in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o lord_n §_o 4._o but_o woe_n be_v to_o that_o man_n by_o who_o the_o offence_n sect._n 2_o come_v our_o saviour_n here_o denounce_v a_o woe_n against_o those_o who_o offend_v or_o be_v stumble_a stone_n unto_o the_o child_n of_o god_n woe_n be_v unto_o they_o that_o be_v they_o shall_v perish_v for_o ever_o hence_o than_o we_o may_v observe_v that_o offence_n observe_v and_o scandal_n shall_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o eternal_a death_n or_o he_o who_o offend_v the_o child_n of_o god_n or_o cause_v they_o to_o offend_v shall_v perish_v eternal_o without_o repentance_n or_o in_o general_a both_o the_o offender_n and_o the_o causer_n of_o give_v offence_n both_o the_o seducer_n and_o the_o seduce_v both_o those_o who_o stumble_v and_o they_o who_o lie_v quest_n 1_o the_o stumble_a stone_n shall_v be_v punish_v matthew_n 5.29_o wherein_o or_o how_o do_v they_o offend_v who_o lie_v stumble_v block_n before_o man_n first_o such_o offend_v because_o they_o give_v occasion_n answ_n 1_o to_o the_o adversary_n to_o blaspheme_v and_o here_o they_o be_v guilty_a who_o profess_v the_o truth_n but_o do_v not_o live_v according_a to_o the_o truth_n who_o have_v a_o form_n of_o godliness_n in_o their_o word_n but_o not_o the_o power_n thereof_o in_o their_o life_n 2_o tim_n 3.5_o woe_n be_v to_o such_o who_o by_o their_o hypocrisy_n and_o colour_n of_o religion_n give_v offence_n unto_o other_o second_o such_o offend_v and_o sin_n in_o lay_v of_o answ_n 2_o stone_n of_o offence_n before_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o faithful_a for_o a_o scandal_n or_o offence_n be_v either_o i._o a_o cause_n of_o evil_a by_o precipitate_v and_o cast_v headlong_o that_o which_o be_v good_a or_o ii_o it_o be_v a_o confirmation_n of_o evil_a by_o harden_v man_n in_o sin_n and_o hinder_v they_o from_o conversion_n for_o those_o who_o cause_v other_o to_o offend_v be_v cause_n unto_o they_o both_o of_o do_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o of_o leave_v undo_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o therefore_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o give_v offence_n or_o a_o scandalis_n datis_fw-la for_o by_o that_o mean_v we_o be_v guilty_a of_o our_o brethren_n sin_n and_o smart_n and_o their_o blood_n shall_v be_v require_v at_o our_o hand_n object_n 1_o but_o some_o will_v object_v that_o offence_n be_v necessary_a it_o must_v needs_o be_v say_v our_o saviour_n that_o offence_n come_v answ_n it_o be_v true_a that_o offence_n must_v come_v but_o woe_n unto_o they_o by_o who_o they_o come_v the_o wolf_n can_v change_v his_o nature_n and_o yet_o he_o be_v blame_v for_o his_o cruelty_n neither_o judas_n nor_o the_o jew_n do_v any_o thing_n but_o what_o be_v before_o determine_v and_o yet_o they_o be_v blame_v and_o that_o just_o for_o the_o do_v of_o it_o because_o they_o do_v it_o willing_o and_o out_o of_o envy_n unto_o he_o object_n 2_o but_o some_o object_n and_o say_v again_o that_o wherewithal_o many_o good_a man_n be_v off_o nd_v be_v not_o do_v by_o i_o for_o that_o end_n that_o they_o may_v be_v offend_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v scandalum_fw-la acceptum_fw-la non_fw-la datum_fw-la a_o offence_n take_v but_o not_o give_v answ_n a_o offence_n be_v either_o first_o voluntary_a as_o i._o when_o law_n be_v make_v direct_o against_o religion_n and_o ii_o when_o man_n exhort_v persuade_v and_o tempt_v unto_o sin_n now_o these_o be_v the_o worst_a scandal_n or_o second_o there_o be_v occasional_a offence_n and_o these_o be_v therefore_o condemn_v because_o they_o be_v cause_n of_o evil_a and_o if_o he_o be_v threaten_v and_o shall_v be_v punish_v who_o be_v seduce_v then_o much_o more_o he_o who_o be_v the_o seducer_n now_o we_o must_v far_o observe_v that_o these_o occasional_a scandal_n be_v either_o i._o in_o doctrine_n as_o when_o man_n teach_v that_o which_o be_v popish_a idolatrous_a and_o superstitious_a now_o woe_n be_v unto_o such_o â—lind_a and_o wicked_a leader_n of_o the_o blind_a for_o both_o themselves_o and_o those_o who_o be_v seduce_v and_o mislead_v by_o they_o shall_v perish_v and_o fall_v into_o the_o ditch_n or_o ii_o in_o practice_n and_o that_o either_o first_o by_o exhortation_n and_o that_o either_o i._o docendo_fw-la by_o teach_v other_o to_o lie_v steal_v and_o the_o like_a as_o parent_n often_o do_v their_o child_n and_o master_n their_o servant_n for_o their_o advantage_n and_o filthy_a lucre_n sake_n or_o ii_o alliciendo_fw-la by_o allure_a other_o unto_o theft_n adultery_n drunkenness_n and_o the_o like_a or_o iii_o terrendo_fw-la by_o terrify_v and_o affright_v other_o with_o scoff_n taunt_n derision_n and_o the_o like_a by_o which_o some_o be_v keep_v back_o from_o the_o profession_n of_o religion_n or_o second_o by_o example_n and_o thus_o great_a man_n be_v great_a scandal_n for_o a_o evil_a life_n or_o example_n in_o a_o superior_a do_v much_o harm_n and_o occasion_n much_o evil_n in_o and_o among_o inferior_n or_o three_o man_n give_v occasion_n of_o offence_n by_o their_o word_n to_o wit_n by_o their_o scurrilous_a speech_n and_o song_n and_o oath_n and_o the_o like_a wherewith_o pure_a and_o chaste_a care_n be_v offend_v object_n 3_o it_o will_v be_v object_v again_o if_o we_o must_v avoid_v give_v of_o offence_n than_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o use_v the_o ceremony_n of_o our_o church_n at_o all_o that_o be_v neither_o the_o
christian_n life_n for_o the_o better_a understanding_n hereof_o observe_v that_o there_o be_v a_o threefold_a scope_n and_o end_n of_o a_o christian_n life_n all_o which_o eâ—â—s_n be_v cross_v and_o twart_v by_o he_o who_o give_v offence_n i._o we_o be_v â—reated_v for_o god_n glory_n those_o who_o offend_v do_v i._o dishonour_v god_n and_o ii_o we_o be_v create_v for_o our_o brethren_n edification_n those_o who_o offend_v do_v ii_o infect_v their_o brethren_n and_o iii_o we_o be_v create_v for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n now_o contrary_o those_o who_o offend_v do_v iii_o ruin_n and_o destroy_v their_o own_o soul_n for_o the_o better_a understanding_n of_o this_o we_o must_v yet_o observe_v that_o there_o be_v a_o double_a scandal_n or_o offence_n namely_o first_o in_o unlawful_a thing_n as_o rom._n 2.24_o and_o 1_o cor._n 5.12_o and_o 2_o cor._n 11.29_o now_o woe_n unto_o he_o by_o who_o such_o offence_n come_v second_o in_o lawful_a thing_n as_o rom._n 14.13_o and_o 1_o cor_fw-la 8.13_o now_o concern_v these_o we_o lie_v down_o this_o rule_n that_o as_o religion_n regulate_v christian_a charity_n so_o love_n shall_v regulate_v christian_a liberty_n 1_o john_n 10.20_o we_o expound_v and_o explain_v the_o rule_n thus_o viz._n i._o this_o must_v be_v understand_v of_o indifferent_a thing_n not_o of_o religious_a for_o we_o must_v not_o for_o our_o love_n unto_o our_o brother_n omit_v or_o neglect_v any_o religious_a duty_n or_o work_v but_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o forbear_v indifferent_a thing_n if_o our_o brother_n be_v offend_v by_o they_o ii_o this_o must_v be_v understand_v of_o indifferent_a thing_n so_o long_o as_o they_o remain_v indifferent_a and_o free_a and_o not_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v command_v by_o lawful_a authority_n our_o love_n unto_o our_o brethren_n must_v not_o make_v we_o to_o disobey_v the_o magistrate_n but_o if_o no_o such_o command_n be_v than_o we_o must_v not_o offend_v they_o but_o for_o bear_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v offensive_a iii_o this_o must_v be_v understand_v of_o infirm_a and_o weak_a brethren_n and_o not_o of_o those_o who_o be_v refractory_a obstinate_a and_o perverse_a those_o who_o be_v weak_a and_o desire_v to_o be_v inform_v we_o must_v be_v careful_a not_o to_o offend_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v those_o who_o be_v obstinate_a and_o self-willed_a we_o need_v not_o be_v so_o careful_a to_o please_v quest_n 5_o it_o be_v question_v among_o divine_n whether_o protestant_n with_o a_o safe_a conscience_n may_v go_v to_o the_o popish_a mass_n or_o not_o answ_n to_o this_o a_o reverend_a prelate_n of_o our_o church_n do_v answer_v negative_o and_o among_o other_o reason_n bring_v for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o his_o answer_n produce_v this_o draw_v from_o this_o place_n because_o if_o any_o of_o our_o religion_n go_v unto_o their_o mass_n he_o sin_v against_o his_o brethren_n and_o principal_o those_o who_o be_v weak_a before_o who_o foot_n he_o lay_v a_o stone_n of_o offence_n while_o by_o his_o example_n he_o allure_v and_o entice_v they_o unto_o the_o same_o liberty_n whereby_o their_o conscience_n must_v necessary_o be_v pollute_v now_o that_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n thus_o to_o offend_v they_o appear_v by_o these_o word_n woe_n be_v unto_o that_o man_n by_o who_o the_o offence_n come_v neither_o can_v it_o be_v deny_v but_o that_o in_o so_o do_v he_o give_v offence_n at_o least_o to_o the_o weak_a because_o a_o offence_n be_v nothing_o else_o than_o something_o say_v or_o do_v minus_n rectum_fw-la which_o give_v unto_o another_o a_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v and_o fall_v now_o this_o deed_n of_o go_v to_o mass_n do_v give_v occasion_n to_o the_o weak_a to_o suspect_v that_o mass_n be_v not_o a_o wicked_a &_o idolatrous_a action_n and_o so_o consequent_o make_v a_o way_n for_o he_o to_o incline_v and_o fall_v unto_o popery_n and_o superstition_n and_o therefore_o they_o sin_v who_o do_v so_o 40._o so_o bishop_n davenant_n qu._n 7._o determ_fw-la pag._n 40._o verse_n 8.9_o verse_n 8_o 9_o wherefore_o if_o thy_o hand_n or_o thy_o foot_n offend_v thou_o cut_v they_o off_o and_o cast_v they_o from_o thou_o it_o be_v better_a for_o thou_o to_o enter_v into_o life_n halt_v or_o maâ—â—ed_a rather_o thâ—n_v have_v two_o hand_n or_o two_o foot_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n and_o if_o thy_o eye_n offend_v thou_o pluck_v it_o out_o and_o cast_v it_o from_o thou_o it_o be_v better_a for_o thou_o to_o enter_v into_o life_n with_o one_o eye_n rather_o than_o have_v two_o eye_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n fire_n something_o have_v be_v say_v of_o these_o word_n before_o chap._n 5_o 29.30_o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v only_o add_v a_o word_n or_o two_o to_o what_o have_v be_v speak_v sect._n 1_o §_o 1._o if_o thy_o hand_n or_o foot_n or_o eye_n offend_v thou_o si_fw-mi sâ—â—ndâ—lâ—â—â—_n if_o it_o shall_v offend_v thou_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o be_v say_v before_o come_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d claudiâ—s_n as_o if_o our_o saviour_n will_v say_v faciet_fw-la clandicart_n whence_o we_o may_v note_v observe_v that_o sin_n make_v man_n stumble_v and_o halt_v and_o fall_v into_o danger_n rom._n 11.11_o 12._o and_o 14.4_o &_o 1_o cor._n 10.12_o and_o 2_o cor._n 11.3_o the_o truth_n hereof_o further_o appear_v thus_o we_o be_v command_v first_o to_o stand_v fast_o in_o faith_n and_o obedience_n rom._n 11.20_o and_o 1_o cor._n 16.13_o galath_n 5.1_o ephes_n 6.13_o and_o 2_o thessaly_n 1.15_o and_o 1_o pet._n 5.12_o and_o colos_n 4.12_o and_o 1_o thessaly_n 3.8_o and_o second_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n colos_n 1.10_o and_o three_o to_o run_v the_o race_n of_o his_o commandment_n rom._n 9.16_o and_o 1_o cor._n 9.24_o galath_n 5.7_o now_o to_o fall_n be_v oppose_v to_o all_o these_o namely_o to_o stand_v walk_a and_o run_v for_o sin_n make_v man_n fall_v either_o i._o from_o obedience_n and_o that_o either_o final_o as_o heb._n 6.6_o or_o dangerous_o as_o hebr._n 12.15_o or_o ii_o from_o faith_n galath_n 5.4_o and_o 1_o tim._n 6.21_o what_o be_v here_o require_v of_o we_o quest_n first_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o apostasy_n that_o answ_n 1_o be_v a_o sin_n unpardonable_a heb._n 6.6_o and_o 1._o john_n 5.16_o if_o it_o be_v i._o after_o illumination_n ii_o if_o it_o be_v a_o total_a relapse_n iii_o if_o it_o be_v conjoin_v with_o presumption_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n hebr._n 10.26_o there_o remain_v then_o no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n second_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o the_o cousin_n answ_n 2_o german_n or_o rather_o brother_n unto_o this_o apostasy_n namely_o the_o contempt_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o spirit_n or_o the_o word_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n these_o which_o follow_v be_v the_o great_a sin_n of_o the_o pharisee_n to_o wit_n i._o they_o speak_v against_o christ_n and_o his_o word_n matth._n 12.25_o and_o mark_v 3.22_o he_o cast_v say_v they_o out_o devil_n by_o the_o help_n of_o beelzebub_n etc._n etc._n ii_o they_o contemn_v the_o mean_n of_o grace_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n iii_o they_o abuse_v the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n namely_o illumination_n and_o compunction_n iv_o they_o speak_v often_o against_o their_o own_o conscience_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o these_o sin_n which_o lead_v unto_o a_o total_a relapse_n we_o must_v not_o speak_v against_o christ_n or_o religion_n we_o must_v not_o despise_v the_o mean_n of_o grace_n that_o be_v either_o neglect_n or_o abuse_v the_o word_n or_o sacrament_n we_o must_v walk_v according_a to_o our_o light_n and_o knowledge_n and_o be_v obedient_a to_o all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o we_o must_v principal_o beware_v of_o sin_n against_o conscience_n because_o they_o lead_v unto_o apostasy_n and_o atheism_n yea_o three_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o all_o sin_n answ_n 3_o whatsoever_o because_o nothing_o be_v so_o little_a that_o it_o shall_v go_v for_o naught_o yea_o because_o every_o sin_n be_v mortal_a we_o must_v beware_v we_o fall_v not_o i._o from_o the_o course_n of_o our_o obedience_n and_o service_n of_o god_n unto_o the_o service_n and_o obedience_n of_o satan_n and_o ii_o from_o the_o liberty_n of_o the_o son_n god_n into_o the_o snare_n and_o captivity_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n 1_o timothy_n 2.25_o iii_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o decline_v not_o from_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v holy_o god_n will_v protect_v we_o but_o if_o we_o tempt_v he_o we_o may_v just_o fear_v that_o he_o will_v leave_v we_o iv_o we_o must_v beware_v lest_o we_o fall_v from_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n ephes_n 4.29_o we_o must_v not_o grieve_v the_o holy_a spirit_n v._o we_o must_v take_v heed_n
thankfulness_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n although_o therefore_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o flesh_n they_o daily_o fail_v in_o this_o practice_n of_o good_a work_n yet_o cleave_v close_o unto_o the_o mediator_n by_o faith_n they_o do_v not_o fall_v from_o the_o promise_n of_o salvation_n from_o whence_o it_o be_v plain_a that_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o that_o condition_n whereunto_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o faithful_a do_v lean_a neither_o that_o a_o meritorious_a efficiency_n of_o work_n be_v necessary_o require_v for_o the_o obtain_n of_o life_n eternal_a as_o bellarmine_n affirm_v answ_n 5_o five_o it_o follow_v not_o god_n promise_v life_n with_o a_o condition_n therefore_o by_o the_o condition_n perform_v we_o do_v merit_v see_v that_o the_o reward_n depend_v upon_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v apprehend_v by_o faith_n and_o so_o be_v not_o of_o merit_n and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o major_a proposition_n 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and_o danger_n but_o also_o the_o turpitude_n and_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n and_o do_v teach_v we_o not_o only_o to_o detest_v the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o even_o sin_n itself_o yea_o not_o to_o hate_n god_n who_o be_v the_o avenger_n of_o sin_n or_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o sin_n but_o to_o hate_v ourselves_o for_o the_o violation_n of_o the_o rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o provocation_n of_o so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o god_n i_o may_v enlarge_v this_o particular_a but_o i_o will_v but_o only_o brief_o branch_v it_o out_o into_o a_o double_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o wit_n i._o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v show_v we_o three_o thing_n namely_o first_o our_o guilt_n that_o be_v how_o we_o have_v transgress_v and_o violate_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o god_n shall_v call_v we_o unto_o judgement_n or_o enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o we_o we_o must_v needs_o accuse_v ourselves_o and_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o transgression_n and_o breach_n of_o the_o law_n and_o second_o our_o danger_n wherein_o we_o be_v by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n rom._n 6.23_o and_o the_o reward_n of_o the_o violation_n of_o the_o law_n eternal_a condemnation_n and_o three_o the_o pollution_n and_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n how_o that_o it_o be_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a and_o a_o thing_n most_o loathsome_a both_o in_o itself_o and_o unto_o the_o pure_a eye_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n ii_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v negative_o not_o teach_v unto_o we_o these_o two_o thing_n viz_o either_o first_o to_o hate_n god_n because_o he_o be_v the_o punisher_n and_o avenger_n of_o sin_n or_o because_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o sin_n without_o punishment_n for_o this_o the_o malignant_a spirit_n teach_v to_o man_n who_o have_v give_v themselves_o over_o unto_o sin_n or_o second_o to_o hate_v righteousness_n and_o true_a 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the_o reward_n of_o sin_n and_o second_o to_o hate_v sin_n itself_o which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o punishment_n and_o that_o with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n yea_o not_o only_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o in_o regard_n of_o sin_n itself_o it_o be_v in_o its_o own_o nature_n a_o thing_n worthy_a to_o be_v detest_v and_o abhor_v yea_o three_o the_o spirit_n teach_v we_o to_o hate_v ourselves_o for_o our_o folly_n and_o madness_n that_o have_v love_v and_o delight_v in_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v both_o infinite_o evil_a and_o ugly_a in_o themselves_o and_o shall_v be_v so_o severe_o and_o unspeakable_o punish_v without_o repentance_n and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o degree_n and_o step_n unto_o regeneration_n answ_n 2_o second_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v excite_v and_o stir_v up_o in_o we_o a_o unfeigned_a desire_n of_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o step_n and_o degree_n of_o regeneration_n now_o because_o a_o wicked_a man_n may_v desire_v to_o have_v his_o sin_n forgive_v he_o it_o will_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o observe_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o regenerate_v and_o unregenerate_a man_n i._o the_o desire_n of_o the_o regenerate_v be_v serious_a and_o solid_a they_o conceive_v sin_n to_o be_v a_o infinite_a evil_n and_o a_o thing_n so_o odious_a unto_o god_n that_o it_o separate_v he_o from_o man_n jerem._n 5.25_o and_o therefore_o so_o long_o as_o they_o be_v not_o certain_a that_o their_o sin_n be_v remit_v they_o be_v uncertain_a of_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n in_o they_o or_o of_o his_o love_n unto_o they_o or_o of_o their_o reconciliation_n unto_o he_o yea_o until_o they_o be_v sure_a that_o their_o sin_n be_v do_v away_o they_o can_v have_v any_o true_a peace_n of_o conscience_n or_o spiritual_a rejoice_v now_o as_o they_o earnest_o and_o unfeigned_o desire_v to_o be_v certain_a of_o all_o these_o viz_o of_o the_o presence_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o reconciliation_n unto_o he_o and_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o with_o themselves_o and_o of_o the_o joy_n and_o consolation_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o themselves_o so_o they_o incessant_o and_o hearty_o desire_v the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n without_o which_o assurance_n they_o can_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o other_o ii_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v a_o confuse_a and_o fleet_a desire_n he_o wish_v often_o that_o his_o sin_n be_v pardon_v but_o the_o desire_n thereof_o do_v not_o constant_o possess_v his_o heart_n he_o may_v desire_v remission_n remisse_o slight_o and_o casual_o but_o not_o serious_o and_o solid_o or_o upon_o those_o ground_n whereby_o it_o be_v desire_v by_o the_o regenerate_v man_n iii_o the_o regenerate_v man_n desire_v rather_o to_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n then_o free_v from_o the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n when_o the_o child_n of_o god_n groan_n both_o under_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o punishment_n and_o be_v sensible_a of_o both_o the_o evil_n then_o he_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v first_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n and_o pray_v unto_o god_n more_o hearty_o to_o wash_v he_o and_o purge_v he_o and_o cleanse_v he_o from_o his_o pollution_n then_o to_o ease_v he_o of_o his_o pain_n four_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n be_v more_o sensible_a of_o the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n then_o of_o sin_n and_o more_o desirous_a to_o be_v free_v from_o that_o than_o this_o thus_o this_o earnest_n and_o unfeigned_a desire_n of_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o second_o degree_n of_o regeneration_n three_o the_o next_o step_n and_o degree_n of_o regeneration_n answ_n 3_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n and_o prayer_n now_o three_o thing_n be_v here_o to_o be_v examine_v by_o we_o namely_o i._n whether_o pray_v we_o daily_o unto_o god_n to_o pardon_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o regenerate_v we_o and_o with_o david_n cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n to_o create_v clean_a heart_n and_o renew_v right_a spirit_n within_o we_o psal_n 51.11_o and_o ii_o whether_o can_v we_o commit_v ourselves_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o expect_v with_o willing_a obedience_n the_o revelation_n of_o his_o will_n can_v we_o when_o we_o pray_v say_v unto_o the_o lord_n i_o flee_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v unto_o i_o as_o shall_v seem_v good_a in_o thy_o eye_n and_o iii_o whether_o do_v we_o obtain_v our_o request_n at_o god_n hand_n or_o not_o we_o shall_v mark_v the_o return_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o see_v whether_o with_o the_o king_n of_o niniveh_n and_o the_o prodigal_a child_n our_o prayer_n be_v hear_v and_o our_o suit_n grant_v for_o if_o we_o can_v fervent_o pray_v and_o faithful_o commit_v and_o commend_v ourselves_o unto_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o obtain_v our_o suit_n at_o his_o hand_n we_o may_v be_v comfortable_o persuade_v that_o we_o be_v regenerate_v because_o god_n hear_v not_o sinner_n john_n 9.31_o four_o the_o last_o degree_n and_o high_a step_n of_o answ_n 4_o regeneration_n be_v the_o testimony_n evidence_n and_o pledge_v of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o be_v seal_v unto_o we_o and_o wrought_v in_o we_o the_o certainty_n of_o though_o love_v of_o god_n together_o with_o a_o full_a purpose_n of_o heart_n to_o walk_v before_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o whether_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n witness_n unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o god_n love_v we_o and_o that_o in_o love_n unto_o he_o we_o purpose_v to_o give_v ourselves_o whole_o up_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v regenerate_v quest_n 3_o only_o those_o who_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o
knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n answ_n what_o be_v regenerate_v in_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v quest_n 4_o the_o whole_a man_n that_o be_v answ_n as_o well_o the_o body_n as_o the_o soul_n but_o it_o begin_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o labour_n to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n ephes_n 4.23_o rom._n 12.2_o who_o regenerate_v quest_n 5_o christ_n as_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n answ_n and_o hence_o the_o apostle_n say_v you_o be_v teach_v by_o christ_n ephes_n 4.21_o and_o you_o be_v create_v anew_o according_a to_o god_n vers_fw-la 24._o unto_o who_o examplar_n or_o according_a to_o who_o quest_n 6_o pattern_n be_v regeneration_n to_o be_v wrought_v according_a to_o the_o exemplar_n answ_n and_o similitude_n of_o christ_n for_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v must_v labour_v and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v like_a unto_o christ_n 1._o john_n 3.3_o wherein_o do_v regeneration_n consist_v quest_n 7_o in_o the_o put_n off_o the_o old_a man_n answ_n and_o put_v on_o the_o new_a ephes_n 4.22_o what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o this_o new_a man_n which_o be_v quest_n 8_o to_o be_v put_v on_o true_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n ephes_n 4.24_o answ_n where_o and_o when_o be_v regeneration_n to_o be_v quest_n 9_o wrought_v answ_n in_o this_o world_n and_o that_o while_o we_o live_v but_o it_o shall_v be_v perfect_v in_o heaven_n quest_n 10_o for_o what_o end_n do_v god_n regenerate_v we_o answ_n 1_o first_o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n luke_n 1.74_o 75._o and_o answ_n 2_o second_o that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v at_o the_o last_o day_n john_n 3_o these_o eight_o last_o question_n i_o have_v only_o brief_o name_v because_o if_o the_o reader_n will_v see_v they_o all_o enlarge_v let_v he_o read_v zanch_n in_o ephes_n cap._n 4._o page_n 327._o 328._o 329._o 330._o 331._o quest_n 11_o by_o who_o or_o by_o what_o mean_n be_v regeneration_n 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must_v hide_v the_o word_n in_o our_o heart_n it_o be_v a_o seed_n now_o if_o the_o seed_n be_v hide_v in_o the_o earth_n it_o will_v spring_v up_o it_o be_v a_o medicine_n and_o if_o it_o be_v take_v down_o it_o will_v heal_v it_o be_v a_o pure_a fountain_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o delight_v ourselves_o therein_o it_o will_v purge_v the_o word_n be_v a_o quicken_a word_n and_o be_v full_a of_o life_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o listen_v to_o the_o counsel_n and_o direction_n of_o the_o word_n and_o to_o embrace_v it_o and_o walk_v according_a thereunto_o it_o will_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o animate_v and_o enliven_v we_o quest_n 12_o what_o be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o regeneration_n answ_n 1_o first_o a_o strive_v struggle_a and_o wrestle_v against_o sin_n for_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v will_v contend_v with_o and_o war_n against_o sin_n as_o their_o great_a and_o deadly_a enemy_n now_o because_o natural_a and_o unregenerate_a man_n often_o resist_v sin_n it_o will_v be_v convenient_a to_o show_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o strive_n of_o the_o regenerate_v and_o unregenerate_a man_n i._o the_o first_o difference_n show_v itself_o in_o the_o very_a faculty_n resist_v for_o first_o the_o natural_a moral_a and_o unregenerate_a man_n do_v not_o resist_v sin_n with_o the_o will_v but_o with_o the_o conscience_n for_o the_o will_n consent_v unto_o sin_n and_o will_v sin_n but_o the_o conscience_n reclaim_v he_o &_o withhold_v he_o from_o sin_v and_o make_v he_o that_o though_o he_o will_v willing_o yet_o he_o dare_v not_o the_o dog_n desire_v the_o meat_n which_o he_o see_v hang_v or_o lie_v by_o he_o and_o will_v glad_o eat_v it_o but_o forbear_v for_o fear_n because_o the_o whip_n hang_v by_o and_o he_o know_v he_o shall_v be_v beat_v if_o he_o do_v thus_o the_o will_n of_o the_o wicked_a man_n run_v after_o sin_n but_o the_o terror_n and_o fear_n of_o punishment_n make_v the_o conscience_n withstand_v but_o second_o the_o regenerate_v man_n resist_v sin_n with_o the_o will_n as_o well_o as_o with_o the_o conscience_n as_o he_o will_v not_o be_v punish_v so_o he_o will_v not_o sin_n and_o he_o forbear_v taste_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n because_o it_o be_v hurtful_a unto_o he_o and_o because_o he_o love_v it_o not_o malum_fw-la quod_fw-la volo_fw-la roman_n 7.19_o paul_n conceive_v sin_n to_o be_v a_o evil_a and_o therefore_o with_o his_o will_n resist_v it_o and_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v assoon_o as_o they_o know_v a_o thing_n to_o be_v sin_n so_o soon_o they_o hate_v it_o because_o it_o be_v sin_n and_o not_o for_o fear_v of_o punishment_n this_o difference_n between_o the_o good_a and_o bad_a man_n abstinence_n from_o sin_n be_v so_o clear_a that_o horace_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n can_v see_v it_o and_o thus_o lively_o express_v it_o oderunt_fw-la peccare_fw-la maliformidine_fw-la paenae_fw-la oderunt_fw-la peccare_fw-la boni_fw-la virtutis_fw-la amore_fw-la and_o therefore_o 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this_o be_v write_v for_o our_o instruction_n and_o admonition_n for_o some_o we_o see_v here_o to_o be_v reject_v of_o god_n but_o not_o through_o any_o default_n of_o he_o but_o of_o themselves_o that_o we_o thereby_o may_v learn_v to_o beware_v lest_o otherwise_o we_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o fault_n for_o when_o god_n call_v man_n unto_o salvation_n and_o life_n eternal_a they_o be_v not_o then_o all_o of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o mind_n quest_n how_o many_o sort_n of_o man_n be_v there_o under_o the_o call_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o within_o the_o visible_a church_n of_o christ_n answ_n in_o the_o vissible_a and_o external_a church_n be_v four_o sort_n of_o person_n namely_o first_o some_o may_v but_o will_v not_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o call_v of_o god_n like_o the_o adder_n who_o stop_v her_o care_n read_v for_o the_o proof_n hereof_o psalm_n 85._o and_o 95.8_o rom._n 10.16_o matth._n 23.37_o now_o such_o as_o these_o god_n will_v never_o admit_v unto_o his_o glory_n and_o 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private_o themselves_o nor_o allow_v of_o it_o in_o other_o but_o by_o scoff_n and_o taunt_n labour_v to_o hinder_v and_o deter_v they_o four_o in_o the_o church_n there_o be_v many_o proud_a murmurer_n who_o think_v more_o high_o of_o themselves_o then_o of_o any_o other_o and_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o their_o desert_n exceed_v the_o merit_n and_o worth_n of_o all_o other_o esa_n 2.12_o now_o these_o with_o the_o murmurer_n in_o the_o text_n god_n will_v reject_v with_o a_o abi_fw-la take_v that_o which_o thou_o be_v and_o go_v thy_o way_n §_o 7._o be_v it_o not_o lawful_a for_o i_o to_o do_v with_o my_o sect._n 8_o own_o what_o i_o will_v some_o object_n these_o word_n for_o to_o prove_v a_o lawless_a liberty_n to_o deal_v with_o their_o own_o thing_n as_o they_o lift_v because_o the_o lord_n say_v object_n may_v i_o not_o do_v with_o my_o own_o as_o i_o will_v first_o that_o which_o god_n do_v be_v very_o good_a and_o answ_n 1_o thus_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o deal_v with_o 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give_v and_o distribute_v they_o as_o he_o please_v and_o to_o who_o he_o will_v but_o we_o be_v but_o servant_n and_o steward_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v use_v that_o which_o we_o possess_v according_a to_o the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o our_o lord_n §_o 8._o many_o be_v call_v sect._n 8_o our_o saviour_n in_o these_o word_n will_v teach_v we_o observe_v that_o many_o be_v call_v who_o despise_v and_o sleight_v their_o call_n prov._n 1.24_o etc._n etc._n and_o matth._n 22.14_o luke_n 14.8_o john_n 3.19_o be_v not_o the_o call_n of_o god_n certain_a john_n 13.1_o quest_n 1_o rom._n 11.29_o first_o there_o be_v a_o certain_a effectual_a calling_n answ_n 1_o roman_n 8.28.30_o and_o 1._o thessaly_n 5.24_o and_o second_o there_o be_v a_o ineffectual_a call_n answ_n 2_o matth._n 13.20_o hebr._n 6.4_o and_o 16.26_o and_o this_o be_v the_o calling_n which_o be_v here_o speak_v off_o how_o be_v the_o call_v hinder_v quest_n 2_o first_o by_o a_o error_n in_o judgement_n when_o man_n answ_n 1_o think_v themselves_o secure_a esa_n 28.14_o and_o cry_v peace_n peace_n unto_o themselves_o 1._o thessaly_n 5._o because_o they_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v good_a enough_o luke_o 18.11_o then_o they_o neglect_v the_o day_n of_o their_o visitation_n and_o observe_v not_o their_o call_n second_o the_o call_n be_v hinder_v by_o the_o love_n of_o answ_n 2_o sin_n felix_n tremble_v but_o yet_o the_o love_n of_o covetousness_n make_v paul_n word_n of_o no_o efficacy_n with_o he_o act._n 24.26_o when_o man_n be_v drown_v in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n than_o they_o contemn_v that_o call_v of_o the_o lord_n which_o will_v reduce_v and_o revoke_v they_o from_o
they_o at_o all_o second_o they_o persevere_v and_o continue_v cry_v but_o yet_o they_o gain_v nothing_o thereby_o three_o afterward_o as_o though_o they_o have_v do_v some_o evil_a thing_n they_o be_v reprove_v and_o blame_v by_o the_o multitude_n for_o their_o prayer_n yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o they_o do_v not_o desist_v but_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o fervent_a in_o their_o prayer_n as_o be_v here_o plain_o express_v and_o they_o cry_v so_o much_o the_o more_o how_o many_o thing_n be_v herein_o employ_v quest_n 1_o two_o namely_o answ_n first_o their_o perseverance_n they_o give_v not_o over_o but_o continue_v pray_v to_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o must_v be_v perseverant_a in_o prayer_n and_o obser_n 1_o continue_v therein_o until_o we_o have_v obtain_v that_o which_o we_o want_v or_o else_o until_o god_n will_v be_v otherwise_o reveal_v read_v rom._n 12.12_o and_o 1._o thes_n 5.17_o luke_n 18.1_o etc._n etc._n matth._n 7.7_o and_o 26.42_o 44._o why_o must_v we_o continue_v thus_o in_o prayer_n quest_n 2_o first_o because_o god_n by_o withhold_a from_o we_o answ_n 1_o what_o we_o want_v and_o desire_n do_v thereby_o only_o prove_v whether_o we_o will_v give_v over_o pray_v or_o not_o second_o because_o if_o we_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n we_o answ_n 2_o shall_v be_v holpen_v for_o i._o we_o can_v obtain_v nothing_o without_o perseverance_n and_o ii_o if_o we_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n we_o shall_v obtain_v what_o we_o desire_v hitherto_o say_v christ_n you_o have_v ask_v nothing_o in_o my_o name_n but_o you_o have_v obtain_v it_o john_n 14._o and_o 1._o john_n 4.16_o three_o we_o must_v continue_v in_o prayer_n because_o answ_n 3_o at_o least_o it_o be_v a_o comfort_n to_o those_o who_o be_v afflict_v and_o hence_o christ_n pray_v when_o his_o soul_n be_v trouble_v and_o st._n james_n command_v all_o to_o pray_v when_o they_o be_v afflict_v james_n 5.12_o yea_o four_o we_o must_v continue_v in_o prayer_n because_o answ_n 4_o i._n it_o be_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o ii_o the_o solace_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o iii_o the_o remedy_n against_o evil_n second_o the_o next_o thing_n imply_v in_o these_o word_n and_o they_o cry_v so_o much_o the_o more_o be_v the_o fervour_n and_o zeal_n of_o the_o blind_a man_n whence_o we_o learn_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o pray_v fervent_o as_o well_o as_o obser_n 2_o perseverant_o rom._n 12.12_o hâ—â—_n observe_v these_o thing_n namely_o i._o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o many_o thing_n but_o we_o can_v expect_v nothing_o without_o prayer_n james_n 4.2_o if_o we_o will_v have_v we_o must_v ask_v matth._n 7.7_o for_o prayer_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o condition_n without_o which_o we_o can_v and_o by_o which_o we_o may_v obtain_v any_o thing_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v pray_v ii_o we_o be_v hinder_v from_o good_a thing_n by_o satan_n who_o be_v expel_v and_o drive_v away_o by_o prayer_n alone_o and_o therefore_o great_a reason_n there_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v pray_v iii_o it_o be_v the_o remedy_n against_o temptation_n as_o appear_v by_o our_o saviour_n admonition_n pray_v lest_o you_o enter_v into_o temptation_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v preserve_v from_o sin_n we_o must_v pray_v iv_o prayer_n be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n and_o service_n now_o he_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o serve_v with_o all_o the_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v offer_v up_o unto_o he_o spiritual_a hearty_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n chap._n xxi_o verse_n 5_o verse_n 5._o tell_v you_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n behold_v thy_o king_n come_v unto_o thou_o meek_a and_o sit_v upon_o a_o ass_n and_o a_o colt_n the_o foal_n of_o a_o ass_n our_o saviour_n here_o by_o call_v himself_o a_o king_n minister_v occasion_n unto_o we_o to_o consider_v a_o little_a of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o the_o nature_n thereof_o because_o king_n and_o kingdom_n be_v relata_fw-la quest_n 1_o what_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n answ_n that_o whereby_o he_o do_v dispense_v and_o administer_v with_o authority_n and_o power_n all_o thing_n which_o belong_v unto_o the_o salvation_n of_o man_n psalm_n 2.6_o daniel_n 2.44_o luke_n 1.36_o quest_n 2_o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o this_o kingdom_n answ_n 1_o first_o it_o be_v a_o universal_a kingdom_n and_o that_o in_o three_o regard_n viz._n i._o in_o respect_n of_o all_o age_n matth._n 22.43_o 44_o 45._o for_o it_o have_v be_v from_o the_o beginning_n and_o shall_v be_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n ii_o in_o respect_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n which_o belong_v unto_o this_o kingdom_n for_o there_o be_v some_o of_o all_o nation_n and_o vocation_n which_o belong_v thereunto_o daniel_n 7.14_o revelat._n 17.4_o iii_o in_o respect_n also_o of_o all_o creature_n inasmuch_o as_o they_o belong_v unto_o the_o good_a of_o god_n choose_v and_o promote_v or_o help_v forward_o their_o salvation_n ephes_n 1.21_o 22._o answ_n 2_o second_o this_o kingdom_n be_v in_o the_o very_a soul_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n rom._n 14.17_o yea_o answ_n 3_o three_o it_o dispense_v both_o eternal_a life_n and_o death_n revelat._n 1.18_o answ_n 4_o four_o it_o be_v a_o eternal_a kingdom_n daniel_n 2.44_o and_o 7.14_o answ_n 5_o five_o the_o last_o property_n of_o this_o kingdom_n be_v this_o it_o bring_v true_a peace_n and_o perfect_a happiness_n to_o those_o who_o be_v heir_n thereof_o esa_n 9.6_o ephes_n 2.16_o hebr._n 7.2_o and_o hence_o this_o kingdom_n be_v call_v in_o scripture_n sometime_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n sometime_o the_o kingdom_n of_o peace_n and_o glory_n sometime_o the_o kingdom_n of_o light_n and_o glory_n and_o sometime_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v hebr._fw-la 2.5_o quest_n 3_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o subject_n of_o this_o kingdom_n answ_n 1_o first_o they_o must_v admire_v the_o singular_a humility_n of_o their_o lord_n and_o this_o our_o saviour_n seem_v to_o intimate_v and_o imply_v in_o this_o word_n ecce_n behold_v tell_v you_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n behold_v thy_o king_n come_v unto_o thou_o meek_a etc._n etc._n it_o must_v needs_o breed_v and_o beget_v admiration_n in_o we_o if_o we_o do_v but_o consider_v these_o thing_n viz._n i._o who_o come_v the_o king_n of_o glory_n and_o the_o glory_n and_o splendour_n of_o the_o father_n ii_o unto_o who_o do_v he_o come_v unto_o those_o who_o drink_v iniquity_n like_o water_n job._n 15._o and_o therefore_o christ_n come_v unto_o we_o be_v no_o other_o than_o first_o the_o come_n of_o light_n to_o darkness_n and_o second_o the_o come_n of_o righteousness_n to_o unrighteousness_n and_o three_o the_o come_n of_o life_n to_o death_n and_o therefore_o how_o can_v we_o but_o admire_v it_o elizabeth_n wonder_v whence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o mother_n of_o her_o lord_n shall_v come_v and_o visit_v she_o and_o we_o have_v much_o more_o cause_n to_o admire_v why_o the_o lord_n himself_o will_v come_v to_o visit_v we_o second_o the_o subject_n of_o this_o king_n or_o kingdom_n answ_n 2_o must_v rejoice_v for_o the_o benefit_n they_o reap_v by_o their_o king_n and_o privilege_n they_o enjoy_v by_o be_v subject_n of_o this_o kingdom_n and_o this_o seem_v to_o be_v employ_v here_o in_o these_o word_n thy_o king_n come_v unto_o thou_o every_o christian_n shall_v labour_v to_o make_v of_o this_o tibi_fw-la a_o mihi_fw-la that_o so_o they_o may_v say_v my_o lord_n christ_n have_v come_v mihi_fw-la to_o i_o for_o this_o will_v afford_v true_a and_o solid_a joy_n wherein_o must_v we_o rejoice_v quest_n 4_o first_o in_o prayer_n because_o whatsoever_o we_o beg_v in_o answ_n 1_o the_o name_n of_o this_o king_n we_o shall_v obtain_v second_o in_o anxiety_n and_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n answ_n 2_o because_o this_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n that_o this_o king_n come_v into_o the_o world_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n three_o in_o tentation_n because_o we_o have_v a_o king_n answ_n 3_o who_o be_v potent_a yea_o omnipotent_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o call_v upon_o he_o that_o he_o may_v destroy_v the_o work_n of_o satan_n in_o we_o four_o in_o persecution_n poverty_n sickness_n and_o answ_n 4_o the_o like_a because_o he_o be_v our_o comforter_n in_o persecution_n our_o riches_n in_o poverty_n our_o physician_n in_o sickness_n yea_o all_o in_o all_o unto_o we_o and_o therefore_o we_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o rejoice_v in_o he_o here_o it_o may_v be_v object_v oh_o but_o he_o defer_v long_o for_o i_o have_v be_v in_o misery_n and_o pray_v unto_o he_o object_n and_o expect_a help_n from_o he_o and_o yet_o be_o not_o deliver_v how_o therefore_o can_v i_o rejoice_v in_o affliction_n first_o be_v not_o dismay_v
his_o praise_n out_o of_o infant_n and_o suckling_n who_o can_v neither_o speak_v nor_o understand_v how_o much_o more_o than_o out_o of_o these_o who_o can_v speak_v and_o have_v some_o understanding_n fulke_n 19_o verse_n 19_o verse_n 19_o and_o when_o he_o see_v a_o figtree_n in_o the_o way_n he_o come_v to_o it_o and_o find_v nothing_o thereon_o but_o leave_v only_o and_o say_v unto_o it_o let_v no_o fruit_n grow_v on_o thou_o hence_o forward_o for_o ever_o and_o present_o the_o figtree_n wither_v away_o we_o say_v that_o although_o the_o jewish_a church_n be_v now_o but_o like_o a_o wither_a tree_n yet_o it_o shall_v flourish_v again_o hereafter_o object_n now_o against_o this_o it_o be_v object_v christ_n here_o curse_v this_o figtree_n which_o represent_v the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o say_v never_o fruit_n grow_v upon_o thou_o henceforth_o and_o therefore_o it_o seem_v that_o this_o tree_n and_o that_o church_n shall_v never_o flourish_v again_o answ_n that_o figtree_n which_o be_v here_o accurse_v by_o christ_n never_o to_o bear_v fruit_n again_o represent_v the_o jew_n who_o live_v then_o and_o those_o who_o shall_v live_v till_o the_o conversion_n of_o the_o jew_n but_o when_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n be_v come_v upon_o they_o to_o the_o full_a as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v than_o the_o lord_n shall_v call_v they_o and_o their_o rod_n shall_v flourish_v again_o verse_n 22._o and_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v in_o prayer_n verse_n 22_o believe_a you_o shall_v receive_v §_o 1._o and_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v sect._n 1_o in_o prayer_n our_o saviour_n in_o these_o word_n do_v plain_o point_v out_o this_o observation_n unto_o we_o observe_v namely_o that_o true_a and_o lawful_a prayer_n never_o want_v his_o effect_n how_o do_v the_o truth_n hereof_o appear_v quest_n 1_o most_n evident_o from_o these_o particular_n to_o wit_n first_o from_o these_o place_n of_o scripture_n answ_n psalm_n 22.24_o and_o 50.15_o john_n 16.24_o james._n 5.16_o and_o jerem._n 29.13_o amos._n 5.4_o 6._o second_o from_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n who_o be_v faithful_a in_o all_o his_o promise_n 1._o thes_n 5.24_o hebr._n 6.10_o three_o from_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n it_o be_v the_o mean_v appoint_v by_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o what_o we_o want_v john_n 14.13_o and_o 16_o 24._o and_o in_o this_o verse_n four_o from_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n who_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o supply_v our_o want_n and_o only_o wait_v until_o we_o pray_v james._n 4.2_o five_o from_o the_o force_n and_o efficacy_n of_o prayer_n whereof_o we_o speak_v before_o chap._n 6._o six_o from_o a_o absurdity_n which_o otherwise_o will_v follow_v for_o if_o we_o have_v no_o certainty_n of_o the_o hear_n of_o our_o prayer_n than_o we_o can_v have_v no_o confidence_n at_o all_o for_o i._o we_o have_v none_o in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n to_o trust_v unto_o but_o only_o unto_o god_n psalm_n 73.25_o ii_o we_o can_v see_v he_o for_o none_o have_v see_v he_o at_o any_o time_n iii_o our_o only_a way_n unto_o he_o be_v by_o prayer_n and_o therefore_o of_o all_o man_n we_o be_v the_o most_o miserable_a if_o we_o be_v unsure_a of_o his_o love_n to_o help_v we_o or_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n but_o the_o contrary_n that_o be_v the_o assurance_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o be_v hear_v be_v evident_a from_o these_o place_n 2._o chronic._n 14.7_o and_o 15.2_o 15._o psalm_n 118.5_o and._n 120.1_o esa_n 38.5_o whence_o come_v it_o that_o the_o prayer_n of_o many_o be_v quest_n 2_o not_o hear_v if_o we_o be_v not_o hear_v we_o must_v know_v answ_n the_o reason_n be_v because_o we_o pray_v not_o lawful_o for_o god_n be_v near_o unto_o all_o those_o who_o call_v upon_o he_o faithful_o psal_n 145.18_o but_o more_o particular_o if_o our_o prayer_n be_v not_o hear_v the_o reason_n thereof_o be_v one_o of_o these_o either_o first_o because_o we_o be_v wicked_a and_o unbeliever_n for_o the_o prayer_n of_o such_o be_v abominable_a unto_o he_o but_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o righteous_a be_v his_o delight_n prov._n 15.29_o psalm_n 145.19_o or_o second_o because_o our_o request_n be_v not_o lawful_a that_o be_v when_o either_o i._o we_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o good_a as_o when_o we_o pray_v for_o revenge_n or_o ii_o when_o we_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o stand_v not_o with_o god_n glory_n neither_o suit_n with_o our_o good_a or_o iii_o when_o we_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o necessary_a but_o superfluous_a serve_v for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o lust_n psal_n 50.15_o and_o 120.1_o and_o 116.3_o 4._o and_o 18.6_o or_o three_o because_o we_o be_v not_o aright_o prepare_v to_o pray_v that_o iâ—_n when_o either_o i._o we_o pray_v without_o any_o meditation_n and_o examination_n at_o all_o not_o consider_v and_o ponder_v either_o how_o we_o must_v pray_v or_o for_o what_o or_o ii_o when_o we_o pray_v with_o our_o sin_n upon_o we_o and_o in_o we_o as_o the_o people_n do_v josh_n 7._o and._n 1._o tim._n 28._o or_o iii_o when_o we_o be_v not_o fit_a to_o receive_v such_o a_o grace_n as_o we_o pray_v for_o as_o for_o example_n we_o pray_v for_o a_o sight_n and_o assurance_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o we_o must_v not_o expect_v the_o assurance_n and_o apprehension_n thereof_o until_o we_o have_v serious_o undertake_v to_o work_v out_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n yea_o until_o renovation_n holy_a affection_n zeal_n and_o the_o like_a grace_n be_v wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n or_o four_o because_o our_o prayer_n be_v not_o faithful_a here_o observe_v that_o unto_o a_o faithful_a prayer_n these_o thing_n be_v necessary_o require_v namely_o i._o selfe-deniall_n and_o all_o selfe-confidence_n pray_v only_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n john_n 14_o 13._o and_o ii_o a_o sure_a confidence_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n that_o if_o we_o ask_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v agreeable_a unto_o his_o will_n he_o will_v hear_v we_o mark_n 11.24_o hebr._n 10.22_o and_o iii_o the_o aid_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o if_o we_o pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o prayer_n shall_v be_v hear_v jude._n 20._o or_o five_o because_o we_o beg_v thing_n peremptory_o and_o not_o with_o a_o subordination_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n or_o sixthly_a because_o we_o do_v not_o persevere_v in_o our_o prayer_n but_o quick_o grow_v weary_a and_o therefore_o if_o we_o desire_v that_o our_o prayer_n may_v be_v always_o efficacious_a and_o fruitful_a let_v we_o labour_n i._o that_o our_o person_n may_v be_v holy_a and_o pure_a and_o ii_o that_o our_o request_n may_v be_v lawful_a that_o be_v let_v we_o desire_v first_o always_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a in_o themselves_o and_o second_o only_o those_o thing_n which_o may_v stand_v with_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o good_a and_o three_o only_o necessary_a thing_n and_o iii_o that_o we_o may_v be_v right_o prepare_v before_o we_o 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in_o prayer_n until_o we_o have_v obtain_v what_o we_o want_v §_o 2._o believe_v our_o saviour_n here_o by_o show_v that_o prayer_n be_v to_o sect._n 2_o be_v offer_v up_o in_o faith_n may_v move_v this_o quaere_fw-la what_o be_v the_o proper_a act_n of_o a_o true_a lively_a quest_n and_o justify_v faith_n the_o proper_a and_o principal_a act_n of_o justify_v faith_n be_v a_o particular_a apprehension_n answ_n and_o application_n of_o the_o free_a and_o gracious_a promise_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v offer_v unto_o the_o faithful_a in_o christ_n the_o mediator_n now_o this_o particular_a and_o justify_v faith_n include_v in_o it_o a_o general_a faith_n for_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v doubt_v in_o general_a of_o the_o truth_n of_o
the_o word_n of_o god_n he_o can_v not_o in_o particular_a confident_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o word_n make_v unto_o he_o in_o christ_n yet_o faith_n do_v not_o justify_v as_o in_o general_a it_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v apply_v to_o this_o his_o principal_a and_o proper_a object_n to_o wit_n the_o promise_n of_o grace_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o mediator_n now_o this_o appear_v thus_o first_o because_o justificatio_fw-la peccatoris_fw-la pertinet_fw-la ad_fw-la bonitatem_fw-la &_o misericordiam_fw-la dei_fw-la etc._n etc._n thom._n aqu._n 1._o qu._n artic._n 6._o 45._o the_o justification_n of_o a_o sinner_n do_v belong_v unto_o the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n abundant_o diffuse_v itself_o but_o we_o neither_o can_v nor_o ought_v apprehend_v or_o seek_v the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n beyond_o and_o without_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n our_o mediator_n and_o therefore_o in_o these_o only_a as_o in_o the_o proper_a object_n be_v exercise_v the_o act_n of_o justify_v faith_n when_o and_o as_o it_o justify_v second_o this_o be_v evident_a also_o from_o the_o distribution_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v divide_v into_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n now_o in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n we_o neither_o must_v seek_v nor_o can_v have_v justification_n because_o the_o conscience_n of_o every_o man_n who_o have_v any_o insight_n into_o himself_o will_v tell_v he_o that_o he_o can_v never_o be_v justify_v by_o that_o legal_a covenant_n he_o not_o be_v able_a to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o therefore_o it_o remain_v that_o justification_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v only_o in_o the_o gospel_n that_o be_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o that_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o justify_v be_v principal_o to_o be_v direct_v unto_o these_o promise_n three_o this_o be_v manifest_a from_o these_o two_o clear_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n namely_o i._o act_n 13.38_o 39_o for_o by_o christ_n be_v preach_v unto_o you_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o he_o all_o that_o believe_v be_v justify_v from_o all_o thing_n from_o which_o you_o can_v not_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n ii_o roman_n 3.21_o but_o now_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n without_o the_o law_n be_v manifest_v be_v witness_v by_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n bp._n davenant_n in_o colos_n 1.4_o page_n 32._o sect._n 3_o §_o 3._o you_o shall_v receive_v observe_v our_o saviour_n by_o say_v that_o we_o shall_v receive_v whatsoever_o we_o ask_v will_v teach_v we_o that_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o receive_v we_o must_v ask_v if_o we_o will_v have_v our_o want_n supply_v or_o our_o evil_n redress_v and_o remove_v we_o must_v pray_v read_v matth._n 7.7_o and_o 1._o thessaly_n 5.17_o and_o 1._o timoth._n 2.1_o 8._o and_o james_n 5.13_o and_o 1._o peter_n 3.7_o quest_n what_o necessity_n be_v there_o of_o pray_v answ_n 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observe_v we_o see_v that_o christ_n here_o affirm_v what_o he_o speak_v but_o swear_v not_o to_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o must_v not_o swear_v matth._n 5.34_o and_o james_n 5.12_o quest_n 1_o be_v not_o swear_v command_v answ_n there_o be_v a_o fourfold_a use_n of_o swear_v to_o wit_n first_o a_o religious_a use_n in_o vow_v vow_n unto_o god_n second_o a_o civil_a use_n when_o man_n be_v enjoin_v by_o the_o magistrate_n to_o swear_v or_o examine_v upon_o oath_n for_o the_o find_v out_o of_o some_o truth_n and_o this_o i._o sometime_o concern_v a_o man_n self_n when_o he_o be_v compel_v to_o swear_v for_o the_o purge_n and_o acquit_v of_o himself_o of_o some_o crime_n whereof_o he_o be_v accuse_v and_o ii_o sometime_o this_o concern_v a_o man_n brother_n when_o he_o swear_v only_o as_o a_o witness_n or_o to_o testify_v something_o of_o or_o for_o or_o against_o his_o brother_n three_o there_o be_v a_o private_a use_n of_o swear_v in_o the_o bind_n of_o bargain_n and_o confirm_v of_o contract_n in_o stead_n of_o bond_n this_o be_v lawful_a if_o reverent_o and_o religious_o undertake_v and_o seem_v to_o be_v warrant_v from_o psalm_n 15.4_o four_o there_o be_v a_o ordinary_a and_o customary_a use_n of_o swear_v which_o be_v unlawful_a and_o wicked_a and_o therefore_o our_o communication_n must_v be_v yâ—â—_n yea_o nay_o nay_o because_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o come_v of_o evil_a that_o be_v from_o sin_n matth._n 5.36_o how_o many_o kind_n of_o unlawful_a swearer_n be_v quest_n there_o first_o there_o be_v ignorant_a swearer_n who_o use_v certain_a answ_n 1_o form_n of_o word_n which_o they_o know_v not_o to_o be_v oath_n or_o evil_a as_o by_o this_o bread_n and_o the_o like_a second_o there_o be_v inconsiderate_a swearer_n who_o answ_n 2_o take_v the_o sacred_a name_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a when_o they_o will_v not_o swear_v or_o mean_v not_o to_o swear_v but_o the_o oath_n break_v forth_o sudden_o three_o there_o be_v foolish_a and_o unwary_a swearer_n answ_n 3_o who_o mourn_v when_o they_o swear_v and_o resolve_v they_o will_v not_o swear_v but_o by_o and_o by_o fall_n with_o the_o dog_n to_o his_o vomit_n four_o there_o be_v erroneous_a swearer_n who_o answ_n 4_o think_v that_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o swear_v if_o so_o be_v they_o swear_v nothing_o but_o truth_n but_o we_o see_v that_o christ_n will_v not_o do_v it_o but_o say_v it_o come_v from_o evil_a even_o to_o swear_v truth_n matth._n 5.36_o and_o therefore_o he_o will_v be_v a_o swift_a witness_n against_o all_o such_o five_o there_o be_v hasty_a swearer_n who_o as_o soon_o answ_n 5_o as_o ever_o they_o be_v provoke_v and_o anger_v break_v forth_o into_o rage_n cursing_z swear_v and_o all_o manner_n of_o uncharitable_a and_o unchristian_a speech_n six_o there_o be_v generous_a and_o gentile_a swearer_n answ_n 6_o who_o think_v it_o a_o point_n of_o generosity_n to_o swear_v now_o and_o then_o and_o to_o confirm_v with_o a_o oath_n what_o they_o affirm_v seven_o there_o be_v envious_a and_o malicious_a answ_n 7_o swearer_n who_o blaspheme_v swear_v and_o curse_v only_o out_o of_o a_o contempt_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o that_o they_o may_v vex_v they_o thereby_o these_o shall_v all_o mark_v the_o counsel_n of_o the_o apostle_n galath_n 6.7_o and_o take_v heed_n that_o they_o do_v not_o deceive_v their_o own_o soul_n for_o they_o can_v deceive_v the_o lord_n who_o will_v reward_v they_o according_a to_o their_o wicked_a work_n §_o 2._o the_o publican_n and_o the_o harlot_n go_v into_o sect._n 2_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n before_o you_o by_o what_o mean_v the_o publican_n and_o harlot_n be_v convert_v our_o saviour_n express_v in_o the_o next_o word_n namely_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o john_n
but_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n be_v not_o bring_v unto_o the_o fold_n of_o christ_n thereby_o whence_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n bring_v great_a sinner_n soon_o home_n than_o those_o who_o be_v less_o observe_v especial_o that_o applaud_v themselves_o in_o a_o show_n of_o piety_n or_o great_a sinner_n often_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o the_o gospel_n when_o lesser_a sinner_n stand_v out_o here_o publican_n and_o harlot_n be_v soon_o reduce_v to_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o gospel_n than_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n who_o glory_v in_o a_o external_a form_n of_o godliness_n vid._n luc._n brugens_fw-la in_o hunc_fw-la loc_fw-la quest_n 1_o how_o do_v the_o truth_n hereof_o appear_v answ_n 1_o first_o thus_o in_o great_a sinner_n there_o be_v a_o better_a step_n for_o grace_n to_o work_v upon_o then_o in_o such_o lesser_a for_o the_o understanding_n hereof_o observe_v that_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n belong_v unto_o conversion_n viz._n i._o the_o law_n which_o let_v we_o see_v our_o sin_n and_o this_o work_n be_v soon_o wrought_v in_o great_a sinner_n and_o long_o a_o work_n in_o such_o lesser_a for_o the_o law_n soon_o convince_v a_o gross_a offender_n of_o the_o breach_n thereof_o than_o a_o proud_a pharisaical_a sinner_n ii_o the_o gospel_n which_o do_v allure_v we_o to_o lay_v hold_n upon_o mercy_n offer_v therein_o now_o this_o be_v soon_o receive_v of_o he_o that_o be_v wound_v with_o his_o sin_n then_o of_o he_o who_o be_v not_o sensible_a of_o sin_n answ_n 2_o second_o it_o be_v evident_a thus_o the_o lesser_a sinner_n can_v easy_o defend_v and_o excuse_v their_o sin_n whereas_o the_o great_a doe_n quick_o confess_v they_o as_o be_v see_v in_o the_o publican_n and_o pharisee_n john_n 9_o quest_n 2_o whence_o come_v it_o that_o some_o be_v great_a sinner_n than_o be_v other_o or_o that_o some_o be_v great_a sinner_n and_o some_o small_a answ_n 1_o first_o sometime_o this_o come_v from_o nature_n for_o natural_o some_o be_v of_o a_o fair_a temper_n than_o other_o and_o some_o more_o vicious_o give_v then_o be_v other_o answ_n 2_o second_o sometime_o this_o come_v from_o education_n for_o some_o be_v more_o careful_o some_o more_o carnal_o bring_v up_o and_o according_o their_o outward_a life_n be_v more_o fair_a or_o scandalous_a quest_n 3_o can_v any_o man_n challenge_v nothing_o in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o conversion_n answ_n no_o as_o evident_o appear_v thus_o first_o there_o be_v no_o merit_n in_o he_o at_o all_o either_o of_o condignity_n or_o congruity_n second_o there_o be_v no_o preparation_n in_o we_o of_o ourselves_o three_o there_o be_v no_o power_n in_o man_n to_o do_v any_o good_a thing_n as_o of_o himself_o object_n if_o it_o be_v thus_o then_o man_n be_v excusable_a if_o he_o can_v do_v nothing_o in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o conversion_n than_o the_o fault_n be_v not_o in_o he_o if_o he_o be_v not_o convert_v answ_n 1_o first_o we_o once_o have_v power_n and_o free_a will_n to_o do_v whatsoever_o god_n shall_v command_v we_o and_o willing_o we_o lose_v it_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o excusable_a answ_n 2_o second_o although_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o of_o ourselves_o yet_o god_n have_v gracious_o provide_v a_o mean_n sufficient_a namely_o christ_n which_o mean_v the_o angel_n have_v not_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o without_o fault_n if_o we_o be_v not_o convert_v answ_n 3_o three_o god_n have_v give_v his_o gospel_n unto_o we_o and_o therein_o christ_n be_v offer_v unto_o we_o and_o unto_o all_o and_o propound_v unto_o all_o that_o will_v repent_v believe_v and_o obey_v and_o therefore_o we_o can_v be_v excuse_v if_o we_o be_v not_o convert_v answ_n 4_o four_o there_o be_v no_o man_n deprive_v of_o all_o mean_n and_o all_o grace_n and_o therefore_o none_o be_v without_o blame_n which_o be_v not_o convert_v all_o man_n have_v some_o natural_a help_n which_o they_o neglect_v for_o which_o neglect_n they_o be_v just_o punish_v as_o for_o example_n i._o man_n creation_n may_v teach_v they_o god_n mercy_n ii_o god_n protect_v of_o they_o and_o provide_v for_o they_o daily_o shall_v allure_v they_o to_o rely_v upon_o god_n and_o to_o trust_v in_o he_o but_o they_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o these_o or_o the_o like_a thing_n five_o man_n have_v the_o book_n of_o the_o word_n answ_n 5_o which_o teach_v they_o what_o they_o shall_v do_v and_o therefore_o those_o who_o disobey_v not_o be_v guiltless_a and_o sixthly_a man_n have_v the_o book_n of_o conscience_n answ_n 6_o which_o check_n they_o when_o they_o do_v amiss_o and_o therefore_o those_o who_o sin_n against_o conscience_n be_v not_o to_o be_v excuse_v seven_o god_n often_o give_v general_a grace_n to_o answ_n 7_o those_o who_o be_v out_o of_o christ_n who_o can_v be_v excuse_v when_o they_o neglect_v and_o abuse_v those_o grace_n eight_o he_o who_o neglect_v grace_n offer_v sin_n answ_n 8_o inexcusable_o but_o god_n offer_v grace_n in_o the_o gospel_n and_o we_o neglect_v it_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v inexcusable_a nine_o he_o that_o transgress_v the_o law_n of_o nature_n answ_n 9_o sin_n inexcusable_o but_o he_o that_o break_v the_o moral_a law_n violate_v the_o law_n of_o nature_n that_o be_v write_v in_o our_o heart_n at_o first_o &_o some_o glimpse_n thereof_o remain_v still_o and_o therefore_o no_o transgressor_n of_o god_n law_n can_v be_v hold_v guiltless_a or_o innocent_a ten_o he_o that_o violate_v the_o law_n of_o nature_n sin_n inexcusable_o answ_n 10_o but_o he_o which_o hear_v &_o see_v his_o misery_n and_o understand_v that_o salvation_n be_v in_o christ_n sin_v against_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n if_o he_o neglect_v he_o because_o even_o nature_n teach_v we_o to_o wish_v well_o and_o do_v well_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o to_o lay_v hold_n upon_o that_o which_o be_v good_a for_o ourselves_o and_o therefore_o none_o who_o neglect_n christ_n be_v to_o be_v excuse_v last_o the_o reason_n of_o our_o impotency_n in_o do_v answ_n 11_o good_a be_v found_v and_o build_v upon_o our_o own_o unwillingness_n hard-hartednesse_a and_o averseness_n because_o we_o neither_o love_v nor_o desire_n to_o obey_v god_n and_o not_o from_o any_o necessity_n in_o the_o will_n or_o understanding_n the_o devil_n can_v but_o sin_n because_o the_o power_n of_o grace_n be_v take_v from_o they_o but_o it_o be_v not_o thus_o with_o we_o who_o have_v this_o power_n of_o grace_n but_o resist_v it_o and_o thus_o we_o see_v that_o none_o can_v be_v whole_o guiltless_a or_o excusable_a who_o be_v not_o convert_v unto_o god_n how_o be_v grace_n wrought_v ordinary_o in_o great_a quest_n 4_o sinner_n or_o how_o be_v publican_n and_o harlot_n convert_v unto_o christ_n the_o manner_n of_o work_v grace_n in_o profane_a person_n and_o great_a sinner_n for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v this_o answ_n they_o see_v and_o observe_v two_o thing_n to_o wit_n first_o their_o own_o misery_n here_o observe_v that_o they_o ascend_v to_o the_o sight_n of_o their_o misery_n by_o these_o step_n i._o they_o see_v their_o own_o sin_n which_o they_o have_v commit_v against_o god_n ii_o they_o see_v the_o severity_n of_o that_o law_n which_o they_o have_v transgress_v and_o of_o that_o lord_n which_o they_o have_v offend_v into_o who_o hand_n it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v hence_o iii_o they_o tremble_v and_o fear_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n and_o iu._n greeve_n and_o mourn_v that_o by_o their_o sin_n they_o have_v rouse_v a_o sleep_a lion_n and_o incense_a and_o stir_v up_o against_o they_o so_o potent_a a_o foe_n and_o v._o they_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o they_o be_v unworthy_a to_o come_v unto_o god_n or_o to_o receive_v mercy_n from_o he_o second_o they_o see_v god_n mercy_n and_o attain_v unto_o the_o sight_n thereof_o by_o these_o degree_n i._o they_o see_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o condition_n of_o repentance_n express_v in_o the_o gospel_n then_o ii_o they_o come_v humble_o unto_o christ_n desire_v that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o mediate_v and_o intercede_v unto_o his_o father_n in_o their_o behalf_n and_o to_o reconcile_v he_o unto_o they_o and_o iii_o they_o accept_v of_o the_o condition_n which_o the_o gospel_n require_v that_o be_v they_o promise_v unto_o god_n that_o if_o he_o will_v give_v they_o a_o interest_n into_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n make_v good_a the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o they_o that_o they_o will_v repeat_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n bypass_a and_o labour_n to_o obey_v he_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o expect_v salvation_n only_o from_o he_o then_o iu._n they_o come_v unto_o the_o holy_a eucharist_n as_o a_o symbol_n and_o confirmation_n of_o all_o these_o
sect._n 3_o §_o 3._o and_o yet_o you_o repent_v not_o quest_n 1_o what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n answ_n repentance_n consist_v of_o these_o two_o part_n ro_o wit_n i._o contrition_n or_o humiliation_n ii_o conversion_n or_o reformation_n first_o repentance_n consist_v of_o contrition_n or_o humiliation_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o consent_n of_o language_n for_o repentance_n be_v call_v in_o hebrew_n nacham_n which_o signify_v irk_v and_o in_o greek_a it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d after-griefe_n and_o in_o latin_a poenitentia_fw-la which_o import_v the_o pain_n of_o grief_n which_o harmony_n of_o language_n show_v that_o contrition_n and_o humiliation_n be_v a_o part_n of_o repentance_n object_n 1_o the_o apostle_n 2._o corinth_n 7.10_o say_v that_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n where_o sorrow_n be_v distinguish_v from_o repentance_n as_o the_o cause_n be_v from_o the_o effect_n and_o therefore_o sorrow_n or_o contrition_n be_v not_o a_o part_n of_o repentance_n answ_n this_o word_n repentance_n sometime_o signify_v only_o one_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o sometime_o only_a the_o change_n and_o alteration_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o sometime_o only_a the_o touch_n of_o the_o affection_n first_o sometime_o repentance_n signify_v only_o eno_fw-la part_n of_o repentance_n as_o in_o the_o place_n object_v and_o jerem._n 18._o if_o they_o repent_v it_o shall_v repent_v i_o etc._n etc._n that_o be_v i_o will_v alter_v my_o mind_n and_o repent_v i_o of_o myh_a threaten_n second_o sometime_o repentance_n signify_v only_o the_o change_n and_o alteration_n of_o the_o mind_n as_o acts._n 11.18_o where_o they_o call_v the_o strange_a change_n of_o their_o mind_n by_o the_o descent_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n repentance_n three_o sometime_o repentance_n signify_v only_o the_o touch_n of_o the_o affection_n as_o genes_n 6._o it_o repent_v i_o that_o i_o make_v man_n and_o acts._n 26.20_o and_o he_o show_v unto_o they_o that_o they_o shall_v repent_v and_o turn_v to_o god_n where_o repentance_n be_v so_o plain_o distinguish_v from_o conversion_n must_v needs_o be_v restrain_v to_o the_o signification_n of_o sorrow_n and_o humiliation_n and_o as_o from_o this_o place_n we_o may_v not_o gather_v that_o repentance_n be_v not_o a_o turn_n to_o god_n so_o no_o more_o may_v we_o from_o 2._o cor._n 7.10_o that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n one_o part_n be_v not_o a_o cause_n of_o his_o fellow-part_n but_o sorrow_n be_v a_o cause_n of_o the_o change_n of_o the_o mind_n 2._o cor._n object_n 2_o 7.10.11_o therefore_o sorrow_n and_o change_n of_o mind_n be_v not_o fellow-part_n of_o repentance_n one_o part_n may_v be_v a_o cause_n of_o his_o fellow-part_n answ_n as_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o body_n and_o yet_o both_o be_v part_n of_o sanctification_n contrition_n seem_v to_o be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o change_n &_o object_n 3_o alteration_n of_o the_o mind_n for_o what_o great_a change_n can_v there_o be_v then_o for_o a_o hard_a hart_n to_o turn_v soft_a and_o this_o be_v contrition_n and_o humiliation_n therefore_o humiliation_n and_o alteration_n be_v not_o two_o distinct_a part_n of_o repentance_n the_o apostle_n himself_o 2._o cor._n 7.10.11_o distinguish_v they_o plain_o say_v answ_n godly_a sorrow_n cause_v repentance_n that_o be_v the_o change_n of_o the_o mind_n for_o although_o godly_a sorrow_n be_v a_o part_n and_o piece_n of_o that_o passive_a change_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o at_o the_o first_o instant_n of_o our_o call_n by_o god_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o cause_n of_o the_o active_a change_n whereby_o we_o change_v and_o alter_v the_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n before_o set_v on_o sin_n and_o now_o turn_v they_o to_o the_o lord_n for_o if_o we_o feel_v not_o the_o bitterness_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v true_o touch_v in_o conscience_n for_o they_o we_o will_v never_o hearty_o forsake_v and_o renounce_v they_o be_v not_o the_o soul_n threaten_n and_o curse_n of_o the_o quest_n 2_o law_n of_o themselves_o available_a unto_o true_a contrition_n for_o asmuch_o as_o josiahs_n heart_n 2._o chron._n 34.27_o be_v trouble_v upon_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o threaten_n those_o threaten_n be_v not_o mere_o legal_a answ_n but_o such_o as_o be_v qualify_v with_o some_o tincture_n of_o mercy_n in_o the_o gospel_n affliction_n soften_v our_o heart_n but_o how_o no_o otherwise_o then_o as_o we_o apprehend_v god_n mercy_n in_o they_o so_o josiah_n apprehend_v mercy_n in_o those_o threaten_n look_v upon_o they_o as_o proceed_n from_o god_n love_n and_o account_v of_o they_o as_o the_o wound_n of_o a_o friend_n and_o thence_o come_v the_o melt_a of_o his_o heart_n second_o the_o next_o part_n of_o repentance_n be_v coversion_n or_o reformation_n observe_v in_o this_o part_n as_o in_o the_o former_a the_o harmony_n of_o language_n repentance_n be_v call_v in_o hebrew_n theshuba_n a_o turn_v in_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d afterwit_n in_o latin_a resipiscentia_fw-la the_o be_v come_n wise_a after_o our_o folly_n and_o thus_o this_o consent_n of_o tongue_n show_v that_o the_o two_o part_n of_o repentance_n be_v contrition_n and_o humiliation_n and_o conversion_n and_o reformation_n now_o this_o second_o part_n in_o a_o turn_n from_o sin_n a_o change_n not_o of_o place_n but_o of_o quality_n manner_n and_o disposition_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a and_o this_o change_n be_v twofold_a viz._n first_o passive_n whereby_o god_n change_v and_o turn_v we_o now_o in_o this_o we_o be_v mere_a patient_n and_o god_n only_a work_n and_o this_o be_v call_v regeneration_n second_o active_a whereby_o we_o be_v turn_v and_o change_v by_o god_n do_v further_o labour_v to_o turn_v and_o change_v ourselves_o and_o this_o be_v call_v repentance_n read_v isa_n 30.20.21.22_o jerem._n 31.18_o and_o 1._o john_n 3.3_o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o true_a conversion_n quest_n 3_o the_o property_n be_v these_o viz._n first_o it_o must_v be_v a_o orderly_a change_n begin_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o so_o proceed_v to_o the_o answ_n 1_o outward_a man_n and_o the_o action_n thereof_o ephes_n 4.23.24_o jerem._n 4.14_o second_o it_o must_v be_v a_o thorow-change_n both_o in_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n 1._o thessaly_n 5.23_o not_o i_o as_o some_o do_v who_o turn_n from_o one_o sin_n to_o another_o or_o ii_o as_o other_o who_o turn_v their_o understanding_n from_o error_n to_o truth_n but_o not_o their_o will_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a as_o those_o who_o of_o papist_n become_v loose_a and_o dissolute_a protestant_n or_o as_o those_o who_o turn_v from_o many_o sin_n and_o with_o herod_n do_v many_o good_a thing_n but_o yet_o they_o remain_v unturned_a from_o some_o one_o special_a sin_n three_o it_o must_v be_v a_o constant_a change_n for_o although_o it_o be_v a_o perfect_a change_n in_o regard_n of_o part_n as_o a_o child_n be_v a_o perfect_a man_n yet_o it_o be_v imperfect_a in_o degree_n and_o therefore_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v we_o must_v strive_v unto_o perfection_n verse_n 33._o etc._n etc._n verse_n 33_o 34._o there_o be_v a_o certain_a householder_n which_o plant_v a_o vineyard_n and_o hedge_v it_o round_o about_o and_o dig_v a_o winepress_a in_o it_o and_o build_v to_o tower_n and_o let_v it_o out_o to_o husbandman_n and_o go_v into_o a_o far_a country_n and_o when_o the_o time_n of_o the_o fruit_n draw_v near_o he_o send_v his_o servant_n to_o the_o husbandman_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v the_o fruit_n of_o it_o etc._n etc._n observe_v our_o saviour_n by_o this_o parable_n will_v teach_v we_o that_o god_n take_v pain_n to_o plant_v a_o vineyard_n for_o the_o fruit_n sake_n or_o that_o he_o may_v have_v fruit_n thereof_o or_o that_o god_n expect_v sanctity_n and_o obedience_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n give_v the_o more_o pain_n god_n take_v with_o we_o the_o more_o fruit_n he_o expect_v from_o we_o read_v esay_n 5.2_o etc._n etc._n acts._n 17.30_o rom._n 6.4_o ephes_n 4.21_o 22_o 24._o and_o 2._o timoth._n 2.25_o quest_n 1_o why_o must_v we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n according_a to_o the_o favour_n and_o mercy_n show_v unto_o we_o and_o mean_v bestow_v upon_o we_o by_o god_n answ_n 1_o first_o because_o god_n show_v mercy_n and_o favour_n unto_o man_n that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v by_o their_o holy_a life_n and_o unblamable_a conversation_n job._n 35.6_o 7._o matthew_n 5.16_o answ_n 2_o second_o because_o grace_n be_v give_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v fructify_v therein_o and_o profit_n thereby_o 1._o corinth_n 12.7_o that_o be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v bring_v unto_o repentance_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o rom._n 2.4_o and_o titus_n 2.12_o the_o talent_n be_v give_v to_o use_v unto_o advantage_n because_o he_o be_v a_o unprofitable_a
the_o general_a they_o shun_v in_o the_o particular_a as_o if_o they_o shall_v say_v we_o be_v no_o such_o man_n and_o we_o hope_v that_o god_n will_v not_o so_o deal_v with_o we_o §_o 4._o be_v become_v the_o corner_n stone_n sect._n 4_o what_o or_o how_o manifold_a be_v the_o use_n of_o this_o corner_n stone_n quest_n twofold_a namely_o first_o answ_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o headstone_n of_o the_o building_n which_o sustain_v the_o whole_a house_n yea_o by_o be_v place_v in_o the_o corner_n it_o do_v conjoin_v two_o wall_n in_o one_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n second_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o stone_n of_o offence_n to_o all_o that_o perish_v and_o that_o i._o per_fw-la modum_fw-la offensionis_fw-la because_o many_o be_v offend_v therewith_o and_o ii_o per_fw-la modum_fw-la condemnationis_fw-la because_o many_o shall_v be_v judge_v and_o condemn_v thereby_o first_o some_o perish_v by_o fall_v upon_o this_o stone_n and_o by_o be_v offend_v therewith_o second_o some_o perish_v by_o reason_n of_o this_o stone_n fall_v upon_o they_o chap._n xxii_o verse_n 1_o 2_o 3._o verse_n 1.2_o 3._o and_o jesus_n answer_v and_o speak_v unto_o they_o again_o by_o parable_n and_o say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o certain_a king_n which_o make_v a_o marriage_n for_o his_o soâ—â—â—_n and_o send_v forth_o his_o servant_n to_o call_v they_o that_o be_v bid_v to_o the_o wedding_n and_o they_o will_v not_o come_v etc._n etc._n §_o 1._o and_o jesus_n answer_v and_o speak_v unto_o sect._n 1_o they_o to_o how_o many_o sort_n of_o mâ—n_z do_v christ_n speak_v quest_n to_o this_o a_o learned_a friar_n answer_v answ_n dormisecurè_fw-la de_fw-fr temp_n serm_n 41._o that_o christ_n speak_v to_o four_o sort_n of_o man_n namely_o first_o to_o those_o who_o be_v ignorant_a as_o a_o gracious_a instructor_n and_o teacher_n for_o he_o admonish_v the_o simple_a and_o give_v to_o the_o ignorant_a wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n second_o he_o speak_v to_o those_o who_o pray_v as_o a_o sweet_a and_o cheerful_a comforter_n for_o those_o who_o pray_v in_o his_o name_n shall_v be_v hear_v and_o their_o request_n grant_v if_o it_o may_v be_v for_o god_n glory_n and_o their_o good_a three_o he_o speak_v to_o those_o who_o be_v penitent_a as_o a_o faithful_a peacemaker_n and_o gracious_a reconciler_n for_o he_o speak_v peace_n to_o the_o conscience_n of_o those_o who_o be_v true_o sorry_a and_o contrite_a for_o their_o sin_n four_o he_o speak_v to_o obstinate_a and_o obdurate_a sinner_n as_o a_o wrathful_a judge_n and_o terrible_a avenger_n for_o unto_o such_o he_o will_v speak_v in_o his_o anger_n and_o vex_v they_o in_o his_o heavy_a displeasure_n sect._n 2_o §_o 2._o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o certain_a king_n which_o make_v a_o marriage_n for_o his_o son_n christ_n we_o see_v here_o do_v express_v our_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o he_o by_o a_o marriage_n because_o it_o be_v a_o spiritual_a marriage_n indeed_o whence_o divers_a question_n may_v be_v propound_v quest_n 1_o whether_o be_v our_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n in_o all_o thing_n like_v unto_o a_o marriage_n or_o not_o answ_n no_o for_o death_n divorce_v and_o separate_v the_o husband_n from_o the_o wife_n and_o the_o wife_n from_o the_o husband_n but_o not_o we_o from_o christ_n death_n be_v the_o consummation_n of_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o christ_n we_o be_v first_o contract_v unto_o christ_n and_o that_o be_v when_o we_o enter_v into_o a_o new_a covenant_n with_o he_o and_o give_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o he_o to_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o depend_v upon_o he_o second_o we_o be_v marry_v unto_o christ_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o that_o be_v at_o the_o day_n of_o death_n when_o the_o soul_n comfortable_o enjoy_v the_o presence_n of_o christ_n three_o we_o be_v marry_v unto_o christ_n both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o ever_o and_o that_o be_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n or_o resurrection_n when_o the_o body_n be_v conjoin_v unto_o the_o soul_n they_o shall_v both_o enjoy_v christ_n with_o unspeakable_a joy_n and_o blessedness_n quest_n 2_o wherein_o do_v our_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n resemble_v a_o marriage_n answ_n 2_o first_o as_o at_o corporal_a marriage_n there_o be_v joy_n so_o also_o be_v there_o at_o this_o spiritual_a for_o i._o the_o father_n rejoice_v in_o the_o bridegroom_n his_o son_n matth._n 3._o this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n and_o ii_o the_o bridegroom_n rejoice_v in_o the_o bride_n and_o iii_o the_o bride_n rejoice_v in_o the_o bridegroom_n for_o the_o prpofe_n of_o this_o particular_a and_o the_o formâ—â—_n read_v salomon_n song_n wherein_o be_v lively_o express_v both_o the_o joy_n and_o delight_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o church_n and_o of_o the_o church_n in_o christ_n and_o iv_o the_o friend_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o bride_n rejoice_v at_o this_o marriage_n now_o these_o friend_n be_v the_o angel_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v say_v that_o thâ—â—â—_n be_v joy_n in_o heaven_n when_o the_o bride_n be_v marry_v to_o the_o lamb_n second_o as_o there_o be_v pomp_n and_o bravery_n at_o corporal_a answ_n 2_o marriage_n so_o be_v there_o at_o this_o spiritual_a the_o bridegroom_n deck_v and_o adorn_v himself_o that_o he_o may_v be_v amiable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o wife_n and_o the_o bride_n trimme_n and_o trick_n herself_o that_o she_o may_v be_v beautiful_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o her_o husband_n read_v psal_n 45._o where_o the_o rich_a and_o royal_a robe_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o church_n be_v lively_o portray_v answ_n 3_o three_o as_o there_o be_v feast_n and_o banquet_n at_o corporal_a marriage_n where_o the_o guest_n fit_a at_o the_o table_n so_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v consummate_a than_o all_o the_o elect_n shall_v sit_v with_o abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v feast_v with_o the_o lamb_n who_o be_v invite_v and_o call_v to_o this_o spiritual_a quest_n 3_o marriage_n of_o christ_n hereunto_o be_v call_v both_o first_o the_o jew_n by_o the_o prophet_n of_o the_o lord_n answ_n and_o by_o christ_n himself_o and_o also_o second_o the_o gentile_n by_o the_o apostle_n and_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v this_o call_n but_o labour_v that_o we_o may_v be_v marry_v unto_o our_o lord_n christ_n by_o a_o everlasting_a covenant_n why_o must_v we_o be_v thus_o careful_a to_o be_v marry_v quest_n 4_o unto_o christ_n first_o because_o he_o be_v the_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o answ_n 1_o king_n of_o king_n and_o therefore_o we_o can_v no_o way_n be_v so_o much_o advance_v raise_v and_o promote_v as_o by_o this_o marriage_n 1_o corinth_n 3.21_o all_o thing_n be_v you_o if_o you_o be_v christ_n say_v the_o apostle_n yea_o christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o god_n with_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n we_o be_v ingraft_v as_o it_o be_v into_o god_n and_o make_v his_o child_n answ_n 2_o second_o christ_n be_v adorn_v with_o all_o virtue_n and_o grace_n and_o be_v worthy_a of_o all_o praise_n but_o we_o be_v destitute_a and_o deprive_v of_o all_o grace_n and_o virtue_n and_o worthy_a of_o nothing_o but_o shame_n and_o disgrace_n and_o therefore_o great_a reason_n there_o be_v that_o above_o all_o thing_n we_o shall_v labour_v to_o contract_v this_o marriage_n and_o unite_v ourselves_o unto_o christ_n here_o observe_v what_o christ_n be_v without_o we_o of_o himself_o and_o what_o we_o be_v of_o ourselves_o without_o christ_n i._o christ_n of_o himself_o without_o we_o be_v first_o most_o fair_a yea_o the_o fair_a among_o man_n psalm_n 45._o and_o second_o most_o rich_a for_o all_o power_n be_v give_v to_o he_o and_o all_o thing_n be_v he_o and_o three_o most_o noble_a he_o be_v the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n and_o four_o most_o virtuous_a and_o gracious_a all_o grace_n be_v in_o he_o without_o measure_n ii_o we_o of_o ourselves_o without_o christ_n be_v first_o most_o deform_a and_o loathsome_a to_o look_v upon_o ezech._n 16._o and_o second_o most_o poor_a and_o beggarly_a destitute_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n revel_v â—_o 18_o and_o three_o most_o base_a of_o birth_n our_o father_n be_v a_o amorite_n and_o our_o mother_n a_o hittite_n ezec._n 16._o and_o four_o most_o vicious_a have_v the_o seed_n and_o spawn_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o iniquity_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o see_v there_o be_v such_o a_o immense_a and_o vast_a disproportion_n between_o our_o lord_n and_o we_o how_o shall_v we_o desire_v this_o marriage_n how_o shall_v we_o endeavour_v after_o it_o and_o how_o happy_a shall_v â—â—e_z â—â—â—ke_v our_o self_n if_o christ_n will_v but_o
may_v be_v demand_v why_o do_v the_o lord_n punish_v transitory_a quest_n and_o temporary_a sin_n with_o perpetual_a punishment_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n first_o because_o man_n sin_n against_o god_n in_o aeterno_fw-la answ_n 1_o svo_fw-la as_o long_o as_o he_o live_v therefore_o he_o shall_v be_v punish_v by_o god_n in_o svo_fw-la aeterno_fw-la as_o long_o as_o he_o live_v that_o be_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o second_o the_o stain_n blot_n guilt_n and_o pollution_n of_o answ_n 2_o sin_n be_v eternal_a never_o to_o be_v wipe_v off_o and_o therefore_o the_o fire_n and_o torment_n of_o hell_n be_v eternal_a three_o the_o sin_n commit_v be_v a_o offence_n against_o answ_n 3_o a_o infinite_a god_n and_o therefore_o the_o punishment_n ought_v to_o be_v infinite_a and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o bitterness_n but_o in_o duration_n and_o continuance_n also_o four_o man_n by_o his_o sin_n and_o fall_v lose_v a_o good_a answ_n 4_o which_o else_o will_v have_v be_v eternal_a and_o therefore_o he_o have_v just_o acquire_v a_o eternal_a evil_n five_o the_o will_n of_o wicked_a man_n be_v eternal_a in_o evil_a answ_n 5_o for_o they_o will_v sin_v for_o ever_o if_o they_o can_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n for_o ever_o to_o punish_v they_o six_o the_o principal_a faculty_n err_v infinite_o and_o answ_n 6_o therefore_o deserve_v infinite_o and_o eternal_o to_o be_v punish_v for_o i._o when_o the_o reasonable_a faculty_n prefer_v a_o finite_a thing_n before_o a_o infinite_a it_o err_v infinite_o in_o judge_v ii_o when_o the_o concupiscible_a faculty_n prefer_v a_o finit_a thing_n before_o a_o infinite_a it_o err_v infinite_o in_o desire_v iii_o when_o the_o irascible_a faculty_n prefer_v a_o finite_a thing_n before_o a_o infinite_a it_o err_v infinite_o in_o adhere_v and_o therefore_o when_o man_n in_o their_o judgement_n and_o affection_n &_o action_n prefer_v evil_a before_o good_a sin_n before_o grace_n earth_n before_o heaven_n and_o the_o 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for_o this_o 26_o verse_n contain_v the_o counsel_n of_o christ_n concern_v the_o purge_n of_o the_o inward_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n where_o although_o the_o proposition_n seem_v to_o be_v single_a yet_o it_o be_v indeed_o double_a for_o our_o saviour_n grant_v the_o thesis_n that_o he_o may_v remove_v the_o hypothesis_n the_o thesis_n be_v purge_v the_o hypothesis_n be_v not_o the_o outward_a man_n only_o but_o the_o inward_a also_o and_o principal_o but_o i_o conjoin_v they_o together_o quest_n 2_o what_o be_v mean_v by_o this_o word_n purge_n purge_v first_o the_o inside_n of_o the_o cup._n answ_n 1_o first_o sometime_o it_o be_v take_v for_o sweep_v sometime_o for_o brush_v sometime_o for_o wipe_v sometime_o for_o wash_v and_o the_o like_a answ_n 2_o second_o but_o
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sense_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d purge_v that_o be_v take_v a_o purgation_n and_o purgative_a potion_n quest_n 4_o how_o many_o thing_n be_v observable_a in_o purge_v answ_n two_o namely_o first_o the_o medicine_n purge_v wherein_o two_o thing_n be_v considerable_a to_o wit_n i._n what_o this_o purgation_n be_v ii_o how_o it_o come_v to_o be_v purgative_a or_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o so_o small_a a_o potion_n take_v into_o the_o stomach_n or_o ventricle_n work_v so_o much_o and_o produce_v such_o effect_n namely_o first_o by_o its_o heat_n second_o by_o its_o attraction_n three_o by_o its_o displicencie_n four_o by_o its_o contrariety_n of_o nature_n second_o in_o purge_v we_o must_v observe_v also_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o purgation_n now_o here_o three_o thing_n be_v worth_a our_o consideration_n viz_o i._n what_o be_v to_o be_v purge_v out_o viz._n first_o plethora_n the_o superfluity_n of_o good_a blood_n second_o pinguedo_fw-la fatness_n and_o windy_a 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that_o it_o be_v spiritual_a conflict_n and_o tentation_n other_o that_o it_o be_v the_o compunction_n and_o contrition_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o some_o that_o it_o be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n ii_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v indeed_o be_v say_v to_o be_v answ_n 2_o this_o purgation_n whereby_o sin_n be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n by_o a_o general_a metonymy_n of_o the_o cause_n for_o the_o effect_n otherwise_o not_o iii_o christ_n indeed_o be_v the_o physician_n of_o the_o answ_n 3_o soul_n matth._n 9.11_o and_o the_o bless_a spirit_n be_v the_o apothecary_n or_o the_o hand_n that_o reach_v forth_o christ_n unto_o we_o or_o more_o true_o both_o and_o the_o purgation_n itself_o be_v neither_o affliction_n itself_o nor_o tentation_n itself_o nor_o any_o external_a or_o outward_a thing_n but_o the_o internal_a motion_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n for_o as_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o purgation_n purge_v not_o but_o the_o vapour_n fume_n and_o spirit_n which_o 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be_v consume_v and_o without_o the_o fire_n of_o zeal_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o sin_n can_v be_v destroy_v second_o the_o devil_n do_v endeavour_v to_o defame_v or_o hinder_v true_a zeal_n odio_fw-la by_o hatred_n and_o that_o two_o manner_n of_o way_n namely_o i._o defamando_n by_o defame_v those_o who_o be_v zealous_a by_o a_o pretence_n or_o intimation_n of_o hypocrisy_n here_o first_o those_o who_o be_v thus_o judge_v and_o censure_v must_v with_o st._n paul_n learn_v not_o to_o set_v by_o man_n judgement_n but_o labour_v to_o approve_v themselves_o unto_o god_n by_o who_o they_o must_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o and_o second_o of_o those_o who_o judge_n and_o condemn_v the_o generation_n of_o the_o just_a we_o demand_v why_o they_o judge_v those_o thing_n which_o they_o know_v not_o for_o i._o charity_n forbid_v this_o because_o that_o cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v see_v and_o not_o discover_v those_o which_o be_v hide_v prov._n 10.12_o and_o 1_o peter_n 4.8_o and_o ii_o what_o do_v they_o see_v who_o thus_o censure_n and_o judge_v only_o good_a work_n and_o holy_a action_n and_o a_o unblameable_a outward_a life_n and_o conversation_n and_o therefore_o they_o shall_v judge_v the_o intention_n by_o the_o work_n indeed_o the_o lord_n judge_v the_o action_n by_o the_o intention_n but_o this_o be_v his_o prerogative_n because_o he_o be_v the_o searcher_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o trier_n of_o the_o reins_n but_o man_n know_v not_o the_o intention_n of_o the_o heart_n for_o who_o know_v what_o be_v in_o man_n but_o the_o heart_n within_o and_o therefore_o he_o must_v judge_v the_o tree_n by_o his_o fruit_n matth._n 7.20_o and_o not_o censure_n and_o condemn_v to_o the_o fire_n the_o tree_n as_o bad_a when_o the_o fruit_n be_v good_a rom._n 14.4_o and_o 1_o corinth_n 4.5_o ii_o satan_n
labour_n to_o make_v zeal_n odious_a adulterando_fw-la by_o adulteration_n of_o it_o he_o be_v god_n ape_n and_o can_v transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n and_o make_v many_o hypocrite_n yea_o heretic_n to_o seem_v outward_o zealous_a that_o so_o zeal_n may_v be_v have_v in_o disgrace_n the_o old_a pharisee_n as_o may_v be_v see_v in_o this_o chapter_n seem_v very_o zealous_a and_o the_o new_a pharisee_n the_o papist_n seem_v so_o also_o in_o many_o thing_n and_o divers_a at_o this_o present_a seem_v outward_o zealous_a only_o out_o of_o hypocrisy_n but_o shall_v we_o condemn_v zeal_n therefore_o in_o the_o abstract_n what_o if_o some_o of_o the_o citizen_n of_o london_n or_o york_n be_v covetous_a or_o usurer_n or_o oppressor_n or_o the_o like_a be_v it_o therefore_o a_o wicked_a thing_n to_o be_v a_o citizen_n suppose_v that_o some_o lawyer_n be_v hater_n of_o peace_n and_o stirrer_n up_o of_o strife_n and_o no_o better_a than_o pickpurse_n shall_v we_o therefore_o conclude_v that_o the_o law_n be_v evil_a if_o the_o hand_n of_o judge_n and_o magistrate_n shall_v be_v full_a of_o bribe_n and_o their_o heart_n of_o covetousness_n shall_v we_o therefore_o say_v that_o judgement_n be_v evil_a it_o be_v necessary_a that_o there_o shall_v be_v evil_a man_n that_o the_o good_a may_v be_v discern_v and_o know_v zeal_n in_o itself_o be_v good_a though_o it_o be_v abuse_v by_o many_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v take_v away_o the_o abuse_n but_o retain_v zeal_n still_o ii_o attractione_n the_o purgation_n become_v to_o be_v answ_n 2_o purgative_a by_o attraction_n for_o omne_fw-la purgans_fw-la attrahit_fw-la every_o thing_n that_o purge_v have_v a_o attractive_a faculty_n in_o it_o the_o humour_n which_o be_v disperse_v and_o seat_v in_o the_o more_o ignoble_a part_n of_o the_o body_n be_v by_o the_o purgation_n bring_v into_o the_o ventricle_n which_o be_v the_o only_a vessel_n ordain_v for_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o purgative_a potion_n now_o the_o ventricle_n be_v overcharge_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o the_o humour_n by_o a_o avoid_n or_o eject_v faculty_n do_v expel_v it_o and_o cast_v it_o forth_o thus_o sin_n have_v long_o be_v in_o the_o habit_n of_o the_o life_n and_o long_o lurk_v within_o in_o the_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o purge_v out_o until_o it_o be_v first_o attract_v and_o bring_v into_o the_o conscience_n whence_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o sin_n be_v purge_v out_o by_o the_o conscience_n that_o obser_n 2_o be_v when_o our_o conscience_n accuse_v we_o of_o sin_n or_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o conscience_n be_v open_v we_o see_v sin_n and_o see_v of_o it_o hate_v it_o with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n then_o and_o never_o till_o then_o we_o strive_v true_o to_o purge_v it_o out_o read_v rom._n 2.15_o and_o 2_o cor._n 1.12_o and_o hebr._n 10.22_o and_o psal_n 139.21_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o principal_o take_v heed_n of_o cauterised_a conscience_n 1_o tim._n 4.2_o for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v no_o conscience_n of_o sin_n so_o long_a sin_n be_v not_o purge_v out_o so_o long_o as_o joshua_n have_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o cave_n stop_v with_o a_o great_a stone_n so_o long_o he_o be_v sure_a that_o his_o enemy_n the_o king_n be_v there_o &_o so_o long_o as_o a_o stony_a heart_n stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o conscience_n so_o long_o the_o devil_n know_v that_o sin_n be_v there_o wherefore_o let_v we_o arraign_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o summon_v they_o to_o the_o bar_n in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n remember_v that_o if_o the_o conscience_n be_v wrought_v to_o a_o sight_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o true_a hatred_n thereof_o than_o they_o shall_v be_v pardon_v and_o purge_v out_o iii_o displicentiá_n the_o purgative_a potion_n purge_v answ_n 3_o by_o reason_n of_o its_o displicency_n and_o dislike_n for._n omne_fw-la medicamentum_fw-la purgans_fw-la est_fw-la nauseae_fw-la provocativum_fw-la every_o purge_a thing_n be_v loathsome_a to_o the_o ventricle_n and_o that_o either_o first_o because_o they_o be_v bitter_a and_o of_o a_o harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a taste_n as_o aloe_n and_o coloquintida_n or_o else_o second_o because_o they_o be_v irksome_a and_o loathsome_a to_o the_o ventricle_n as_o all_o purgative_n be_v that_o i_o know_v of_o except_o aloe_n thus_o sin_n be_v cast_v out_o by_o obser_n 3_o repentance_n which_o be_v displease_v and_o offensive_a to_o our_o nature_n that_o repentance_n be_v offensive_a to_o nature_n appear_v thus_o viz_o i._o it_o be_v bitter_a we_o natural_o call_v the_o word_n of_o god_n a_o hard_a say_n john_n 6.60_o and_o frequent_o cry_v out_o that_o the_o old_a way_n of_o sin_n be_v better_a than_o the_o new_a way_n of_o repentance_n and_o true_a obedience_n luke_n 5.39_o and_o ii_o repentance_n be_v grievous_a and_o irksome_a unto_o we_o we_o be_v ashamed_a by_o repentance_n to_o condemn_v our_o former_a life_n and_o such_o be_v the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n that_o we_o have_v rather_o continue_v in_o our_o wicked_a way_n then_o by_o repentance_n confess_v that_o hitherto_o we_o have_v err_v from_o the_o right_a way_n repugnat_fw-la poenitentiae_fw-la natura_fw-la &_o verecundia_fw-la natura_fw-la quia_fw-la omnes_fw-la sub_fw-la peccato_fw-la verecundia_n quia_fw-la erubescit_fw-la cuique_fw-la culpam_fw-la confiteri_fw-la august_n epist_n 3._o ad_fw-la simple_a that_o be_v both_o nature_n and_o shame_n be_v opposite_a unto_o repentance_n nature_n because_o all_o natural_o be_v in_o sin_n and_o shame_n because_o all_o natural_o be_v ashamed_a to_o confess_v their_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o so_o few_o be_v convert_v and_o turn_v unto_o god_n namely_o either_o first_o because_o idle_o they_o spare_v themselves_o and_o will_v not_o take_v pain_n to_o examine_v their_o way_n or_o sin_n as_o many_o do_v who_o forbear_v this_o labour_n because_o it_o be_v no_o better_a a_o work_n then_o rake_v in_o a_o stink_a ditch_n and_o because_o it_o will_v make_v they_o out_o of_o love_n with_o themselves_o or_o second_o because_o they_o be_v ashamed_a to_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v their_o sin_n and_o error_n john_n 9.40_o now_o we_o must_v remember_v here_o these_o four_o thing_n namely_o i._o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o here_o god_n will_v judge_v and_o condemn_v we_o hereafter_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v better_a to_o examine_v our_o way_n ourselves_o and_o to_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o our_o iniquity_n while_o we_o have_v leave_v and_o space_n of_o repentance_n then_o to_o leave_v they_o to_o be_v inquire_v and_o seek_v out_o by_o a_o all-seeing_a god_n when_o we_o shall_v not_o obtain_v one_o drop_n or_o dram_n of_o mercy_n though_o we_o seek_v it_o with_o tear_n and_o ii_o we_o must_v remember_v that_o it_o be_v worse_a to_o cover_v then_o to_o discover_v our_o sin_n worse_o to_o conceal_v then_o to_o reveal_v our_o iniquity_n worse_o to_o excuse_v then_o to_o accuse_v ourselves_o worse_o to_o hide_v then_o to_o confess_v our_o fault_n for_o first_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o sin_n shall_v not_o prosper_v but_o he_o that_o confess_v shall_v find_v mercy_n and_o favour_n and_o second_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o sin_n dishonour_v his_o god_n 1_o john_n 1.9_o but_o he_o that_o confess_v honour_v his_o maker_n whence_o joshua_n say_v to_o achan_n confess_v thy_o sin_n and_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n joshua_n 7._o and_o three_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o sin_n show_v evidency_n that_o he_o prefer_v either_o the_o love_n of_o his_o sin_n or_o his_o estimation_n and_o credit_n before_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o own_o soul_n but_o he_o that_o confess_v his_o sin_n ingenuous_o unto_o god_n show_v plain_o that_o he_o prefer_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o soul_n before_o the_o shame_n and_o disgrace_n of_o the_o world_n or_o his_o own_o credit_n and_o iii_o we_o must_v remember_v that_o repentance_n be_v right_o call_v poenitentia_fw-la nunquam_fw-la poenitenda_fw-la repentance_n never_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o 2._o corinth_n 7.10_o for_o he_o who_o labour_v true_o to_o find_v out_o his_o sin_n will_n never_o repent_v he_o of_o that_o labour_n he_o that_o be_v true_o sorrowful_a for_o those_o sin_n which_o he_o find_v out_o will_v never_o repent_v he_o of_o that_o his_o sorrow_n he_o that_o true_o confess_v those_o sin_n unto_o god_n which_o he_o sorrow_n for_o will_v never_o repent_v he_o of_o that_o his_o confession_n he_o that_o labour_v to_o hate_v all_o those_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v confess_v himself_o guilty_a of_o will_v never_o repent_v he_o of_o that_o hatred_n he_o that_o purpose_v to_o leave_v all_o sin_n which_o he_o do_v or_o shall_v hate_v will_v never_o repent_v he_o of_o that_o purpose_n he_o that_o promise_v unto_o god_n to_o serve_v he_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v in_o
righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n will_v never_o repent_v he_o of_o that_o promise_n in_o a_o word_n he_o that_o turn_v from_o sin_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v evil_a and_o turn_v unto_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v good_a will_v never_o repent_v he_o of_o this_o his_o repentance_n and_o conversion_n but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o who_o neglect_v to_o find_v out_o his_o sin_n and_o to_o sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n and_o to_o confess_v his_o sin_n and_o to_o hate_v his_o sin_n and_o neither_o purpose_v to_o leave_v his_o sin_n nor_o promise_v to_o serve_v god_n but_o continue_v in_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n against_o he_o will_v certain_o repent_v he_o when_o it_o be_v too_o late_a of_o this_o his_o great_a neglect_n iv_o we_o must_v remember_v the_o reward_n which_o be_v promise_v unto_o we_o and_o prepare_v for_o we_o if_o we_o true_o repent_v notwithstanding_o the_o bitterness_n and_o irksomeness_n thereof_o unto_o nature_n and_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o this_o reward_n be_v either_o first_o spiritual_a namely_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o john_n 16.33_o philip._n 4.7_o or_o second_o eternal_a to_o wit_n everlasting_a life_n and_o perfect_a liberty_n and_o eternal_a glory_n rom._n 8.18_o now_o of_o this_o reward_n we_o have_v speak_v ample_o before_o viz._n chapter_n 5.48_o and_o 6.33_o and_o 19.29_o answ_n 4_o iu_o purgation_n become_v purgative_a contrarietate_fw-la by_o a_o certain_a contrariety_n that_o be_v in_o they_o for_o omne_fw-la catharticum_fw-la est_fw-la natura_fw-la contrarium_fw-la every_o thing_n that_o purge_v be_v contrary_n to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o ventricle_n which_o receive_v the_o potion_n and_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v ut_fw-la agate_n in_fw-la naturam_fw-la et_fw-la non_fw-la patiatur_fw-la ab_fw-la ea_fw-la that_o so_o the_o purgation_n may_v work_v upon_o nature_n and_o not_o be_v wrought_v upon_o by_o nature_n and_o according_a to_o the_o physician_n this_o be_v the_o difference_n between_o meat_n and_o medicine_n viz._n first_o alimentum_fw-la food_n receive_v into_o the_o stomach_n be_v there_o passive_a nature_n work_v upon_o it_o and_o digest_v and_o concoct_v it_o and_o disperse_v the_o nourishment_n and_o moisture_n thereof_o into_o the_o several_a part_n of_o the_o body_n but_o second_o medicamentum_fw-la physic_n receive_v into_o the_o ventricle_n be_v there_o active_a work_v upon_o nature_n and_o eject_v and_o send_v forth_o what_o it_o meet_v withal_o hence_o observe_v that_o there_o be_v a_o contrariety_n and_o strife_n between_o obser_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n or_o he_o who_o desire_v that_o sin_n may_v be_v purge_v out_o must_v expect_v conflict_n within_o himself_o read_v rom._n 8.6_o 7_o 12._o and_o 1_o corinthian_n 2.14_o rom._n 7.23_o galath_n 5.17_o i_o enlarge_v not_o this_o because_o we_o have_v speak_v something_o of_o this_o spiritual_a strife_n before_o chap._n 19.28_o qu._n 12._o answ_n 1._o v._o i_o may_v add_v that_o potion_n become_v purgative_a modo_fw-la operandi_fw-la by_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o work_n for_o a_o purgation_n perform_v a_o double_a work_n namely_o first_o it_o attract_v and_o draw_v all_o the_o humour_n that_o be_v to_o be_v purge_v out_o into_o the_o ventricle_n and_o so_o repentance_n bring_v all_o our_o sin_n into_o the_o conscience_n then_o second_o the_o purgation_n provoke_v and_o irritate_v the_o expulsive_a faculty_n of_o the_o ventricle_n to_o expel_v answ_n 5_o and_o cast_v out_o all_o those_o obnoxious_a and_o hurtful_a humour_n so_o repentance_n have_v once_o bring_v our_o sin_n into_o the_o conscience_n do_v further_a excite_v we_o to_o purge_v they_o out_o and_o to_o discharge_v the_o conscience_n of_o they_o which_o be_v overcharge_v with_o they_o and_o thus_o much_o may_v suffice_v for_o the_o first_o part_n namely_o medicamentum_fw-la purgans_fw-la the_o potion_n which_o purge_v second_o the_o next_o part_n be_v modus_fw-la accipiendi_fw-la the_o manner_n of_o the_o receive_n of_o this_o purgation_n wherein_o we_o have_v three_o thing_n to_o consider_v of_o to_o wit_n quest_n 7_o first_o quid_fw-la purgandum_fw-la what_o be_v to_o be_v purge_v out_o answ_n 1_o i._n plethora_n a_o overplus_n of_o good_a blood_n or_o a_o abundance_n or_o fullness_n of_o good_a humour_n in_o the_o body_n this_o the_o physician_n call_v a_o furnish_a man_n or_o athletarum_fw-la habitus_fw-la but_o iste_fw-la habitus_fw-la periculosissimus_fw-la hippocr_n et_fw-fr galen_n it_o be_v dangerous_a for_o a_o man_n so_o exceed_o to_o abound_v with_o good_a blood_n or_o humour_n for_o omne_fw-la nimium_fw-la vertitur_fw-la in_o vitium_fw-la the_o overplus_n of_o good_a humour_n will_v turn_v into_o bad_a and_o upon_o the_o least_o distemper_n or_o disorder_v such_o a_o man_n health_n be_v much_o endanger_v this_o plethora_n be_v divitiae_fw-la riches_n to_o teach_v we_o obser_n 5_o that_o divitiarum_fw-la plethora_n a_o abundance_n of_o riches_n be_v very_o dangerous_a a_o man_n thereby_o have_v fuel_n for_o every_o hellish_a fire_n that_o be_v if_o a_o man_n be_v rich_a he_o have_v a_o ready_a supply_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o every_o ungodly_a lust_n if_o a_o rich_a man_n be_v tempt_v unto_o pride_n in_o apparel_n his_o money_n will_v procure_v he_o most_o rich_a robe_n if_o unto_o drunkenness_n or_o gluttony_n his_o money_n will_v buy_v he_o the_o most_o delicious_a meat_n and_o drink_v that_o be_v to_o be_v have_v if_o unto_o revenge_n for_o his_o money_n he_o may_v have_v instrument_n of_o cruelty_n or_o suborn_v perjurer_n or_o avenge_v himself_o by_o suit_n if_o the_o rich_a man_n desire_v to_o know_v any_o secret_n he_o have_v a_o golden_a key_n which_o will_v open_v any_o lock_n and_o make_v a_o silent_a man_n speak_v if_o he_o be_v tempt_v to_o uncleanness_n his_o riches_n persuade_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d argenteis_fw-la telis_fw-la pugnare_fw-la to_o fight_v with_o golden_a weapon_n and_o he_o shall_v overcome_v because_o pecuniae_fw-la obediunt_fw-la omne_fw-la golden_a bullet_n will_v scale_v the_o strong_a fort._n now_o by_o these_o and_o the_o like_a animadversion_n we_o may_v easy_o see_v how_o dangerous_a abundance_n of_o riches_n be_v unto_o we_o if_o any_o will_v see_v it_o prove_v from_o scripture_n let_v he_o read_v these_o place_n matth._n 13.22_o and_o 1_o timoth._n 6.9_o genes_n 19.32_o john_n 2.10_o and_o prov._n 30.9.10_o 15._o and_o 27.20_o but_o we_o have_v speak_v large_o of_o this_o before_o chap._n 6.14_o answ_n 2_o ii_o obaesitas_fw-la fatness_n and_o grossness_n be_v to_o be_v purge_v out_o or_o obaesitas_fw-la be_v a_o phlegmatical_a and_o windy_a repletion_n which_o make_v the_o body_n thick_a and_o fat_a and_o such_o a_o one_o the_o physician_n call_v a_o gross_a or_o grow_v man_n this_o obesitas_fw-la be_v ventositas_fw-la honoris_fw-la the_o windiness_n of_o honour_n to_o teach_v we_o obser_n 6_o that_o ambition_n and_o a_o desire_n of_o honour_n be_v to_o 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must_v the_o godly_a be_v admonish_v hereof_o first_o because_o the_o day_n and_o time_n be_v uncertain_a unto_o que._n 1_o all_o and_o therefore_o all_o shall_v be_v admonish_v to_o answ_n 1_o prepare_v themselves_o second_o because_o the_o good_a be_v prone_a to_o neglect_v in_o tanto_fw-la the_o expectation_n thereof_o and_o preparation_n answ_n 2_o thereunto_o carry_v a_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n about_o they_o so_o long_o as_o they_o live_v here_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o needless_a a_o whit_n to_o admonish_v they_o thereof_o ii_o although_o christ_n know_v that_o his_o disciple_n shall_v be_v safe_a and_o save_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n yea_o have_v foretell_v they_o that_o they_o shall_v sit_v on_o twelve_o throne_n then_o to_o judge_v the_o twelve_o tribe_n of_o israel_n chap._n 19.28_o yet_o he_o do_v exhort_v they_o to_o expect_v it_o and_o to_o prepare_v for_o it_o to_o teach_v we_o that_o it_o be_v needful_a to_o exhort_v the_o best_a to_o prepare_v themselves_o obser_n 2_o against_o the_o great_a day_n of_o judgement_n iii_o although_o the_o apostle_n live_v many_o hundred_o year_n before_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n yet_o christ_n exhort_v they_o to_o prepare_v themselves_o for_o it_o and_o to_o expect_v it_o to_o teach_v we_o that_o a_o frequent_a expectation_n of_o the_o last_o day_n and_o obser_n 3_o a_o fit_a preparation_n against_o it_o be_v fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o all_o generation_n and_o age_n of_o the_o world_n second_o the_o thing_n whereunto_o they_o be_v exhort_v be_v to_o prepare_v themselves_o be_v you_o ready_a that_o be_v as_o be_v expound_v verse_n 42._o be_v you_o watchful_a to_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v principal_o careful_a that_o obser_n 4_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v not_o upon_o we_o unaware_o mark_v 13.37_o why_o must_v we_o be_v thus_o careful_a to_o watch_v wait_v que._n 2_o for_o and_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n answ_n 1_o first_o because_o it_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o the_o great_a moment_n for_o if_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n shall_v come_v upon_o we_o unaware_o and_o unprepared_a we_o shall_v then_o sudden_o loose_a earth_n heaven_n god_n and_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o horror_n hell_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o all_o evil_a thing_n second_o because_o none_o can_v escape_v the_o day_n of_o answ_n 2_o the_o lord_n therefore_o all_o shall_v careful_o wait_v for_o it_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o appear_v thus_o i._o god_n be_v not_o blind_a neither_o can_v he_o be_v deceive_v galath_n 6.7_o for_o at_o the_o last_o day_n the_o book_n shall_v be_v open_v daniel_n 7.10_o wherein_o the_o name_n and_o action_n of_o all_o person_n be_v write_v ii_o satan_n will_v accuse_v all_o and_o because_o his_o time_n be_v then_o at_o the_o last_o period_n he_o will_v rage_v the_o more_o and_o more_o vehement_o prosecute_v all_o wicked_a man_n with_o hatred_n and_o malice_n iii_o the_o conscience_n of_o every_o wicked_a man_n will_v cry_v against_o he_o and_o the_o mouth_n thereof_o then_o will_v not_o be_v stop_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v unpossible_a that_o any_o wicked_a man_n shall_v escape_v that_o day_n see_v every_o wicked_a man_n have_v so_o all-seeing_a a_o judge_n and_o so_o clamorous_a a_o witness_n and_o so_o malicious_a a_o accuser_n que._n 3_o what_o be_v here_o require_v of_o we_o answ_n 1_o first_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o security_n and_o carelessness_n see_v that_o satan_n be_v so_o watchful_a 1_o pet._n 5.8_o second_o we_o must_v meditate_v always_o of_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n that_o be_v both_o of_o the_o uncertainty_n thereof_o and_o also_o of_o the_o sudden_a come_n thereof_o and_o likewise_o of_o the_o nature_n thereof_o quoties_fw-la diem_fw-la illum_fw-la considero_fw-la toto_fw-la corpore_fw-la contremisco_fw-la sive_fw-la enim_fw-la comedo_fw-la sire_n bibo_fw-la sive_fw-la aliquid_fw-la aliud_fw-la facere_fw-la semper_fw-la videtur_fw-la illa_fw-la tuba_fw-la terribilis_fw-la sonare_fw-la in_o auribus_fw-la meis_fw-la surgite_fw-la mortui_fw-la venite_fw-la ad_fw-la judicium_fw-la as_o often_o say_v hierome_n upon_o matth._n as_o i_o consider_v the_o day_n of_o judgement_n my_o whole_a body_n tremble_v yea_o whether_o i_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o what_o else_o soever_o i_o do_v i_o think_v i_o hear_v that_o terrible_a trumpet_n sound_v in_o my_o ear_n arise_v you_o dead_a and_o come_v to_o judgement_n answ_n 3_o three_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o by_o the_o purity_n of_o that_o law_n and_o word_n of_o god_n by_o which_o we_o shall_v then_o be_v judge_v and_o see_v whether_o our_o action_n will_v endure_v the_o trial_n of_o that_o fire_n and_o touch_v of_o that_o lydius_n lapis_fw-la or_o touchstone_n sect._n 2_o §_o 2._o for_o in_o such_o a_o hour_n as_o you_o think_v not_o of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v quest_n 1_o how_o many_o thing_n be_v observable_a in_o these_o word_n answ_n two_o to_o wit_n first_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n wherein_o there_o be_v first_o the_o certainty_n thereof_o wherein_o there_o be_v first_o the_o person_n the_o son_n of_o man._n 2_o the_o action_n he_o shall_v come_v second_o the_o effect_n thereof_o quest_n 2_o second_o the_o time_n of_o his_o come_v which_o shall_v be_v i._n unknown_a and._n ii_o sudden_a and_o iii_o unexpected_a answ_n first_o quis_fw-la who_o shall_v come_v the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o be_v christ_n observe_v here_o that_o many_o name_n be_v give_v unto_o he_o but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n use_v this_o the_o son_n of_o man_n when_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o humane_a nature_n here_o therefore_o he_o mean_v that_o christ_n shall_v come_v in_o his_o humanity_n and_o hence_o will_v teach_v we_o obser_n 1_o that_o christ_n shall_v real_o and_o very_o come_v in_o
1_o 2._o iii_o they_o differ_v modo_fw-la in_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v for_o first_o the_o moral_a man_n work_v good_a work_n ad_fw-la libitum_fw-la aâ—_n he_o listen_v himself_o or_o he_o perform_v some_o particular_a good_a work_n according_a to_o the_o election_n and_o choice_n of_o his_o own_o will_n but_o second_o the_o spiritual_a man_n labour_v to_o perform_v all_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o to_o obey_v whatsoever_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o he_o fear_v to_o disobey_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o least_o thing_n iv_o they_o differ_v persuasione_n vel_fw-la effectu_fw-la in_o persuasion_n and_o effect_n for_o first_o the_o moral_a work_n of_o the_o moral_a man_n do_v puff_n up_o and_o make_v the_o doer_n of_o they_o boast_v and_o swell_v with_o pride_n luke_n 18.11_o at_o least_o they_o so_o please_v he_o that_o he_o acquiesce_v and_o rest_v in_o they_o but_o second_o the_o spiritual_a work_n of_o the_o spiritual_a man_n do_v both_o i._o humble_v he_o as_o a_o tree_n lade_v stoop_v the_o low_a 1_o tim._n 1.15_o and_o ii_o displease_v he_o as_o write_v the_o sufficiency_n of_o sanctfiication_n romanus_n 7.8_o 19_o 24._o and_o philip._n 3.12_o 13._o and_o hence_o come_v that_o constant_a labour_n and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o holy_a and_o pure_a and_o perfect_a three_o the_o moral_a man_n must_v learn_v to_o judge_v his_o life_n according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o here_o four_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v learn_v namely_o i._o he_o must_v learn_v a_o difference_n between_o the_o literal_a exposition_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o spiritual_a ii_o hence_o he_o must_v confess_v that_o his_o sin_n be_v more_o than_o he_o think_v they_o to_o be_v yea_o iii_o he_o must_v know_v and_o acknowledge_v all_o his_o best_a work_n to_o be_v pollute_v and_o impure_a luke_n 18.14_o rom._n â—_o 20_o iv_o he_o must_v learn_v to_o acknowledge_v his_o blindness_n and_o to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n rom._n 10.3_o and_o philip._n 3.9_o 12._o but_o this_o follow_v in_o the_o next_o paricular_a ii_o the_o moral_a man_n may_v learn_v from_o the_o part_n of_o this_o general_a preparation_n and_o worthiness_n of_o the_o person_n to_o flee_v unto_o christ_n and_o that_o four_o manner_n of_o way_n viz._n first_o by_o reject_v himself_o and_o all_o selfe-confidence_n second_o by_o add_v religion_n to_o moral_a honesty_n that_o be_v he_o must_v learn_v i._o to_o acknowledge_v himself_o bind_v in_o duty_n to_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o can_v yea_o more_o than_o ever_o he_o be_v able_a here_o perfect_o to_o do_v 1_o corinth_n 13.10_o and_o ii_o to_o make_v conscience_n of_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o god_n forbid_v or_o leave_v undo_v any_o thing_n which_o god_n command_v and_o iii_o to_o be_v zealous_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o in_o his_o service_n three_o by_o lay_v hold_n upon_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o salvation_n and_o four_o by_o add_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o sacrament_n unto_o it_o rom._n 4.11_o and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o general_a preparation_n unto_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o the_o worthiness_n of_o the_o person_n second_o there_o be_v a_o particular_a preparation_n and_o a_o worthiness_n of_o the_o action_n wherein_o do_v this_o worthiness_n of_o the_o action_n quest_n 32_o consist_v first_o in_o a_o preparation_n which_o be_v twofold_a answ_n 1_o namely_o i._o in_o the_o conscience_n which_o be_v also_o double_a to_o wit_n either_o first_o a_o deject_a and_o humble_a conscience_n cast_v down_o either_o i._o through_o a_o fight_n and_o sense_n of_o natural_a misery_n which_o be_v either_o first_o general_a because_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o trespass_n ephes_n 2_o 1._o and_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n ephes_n 2.12_o and_o heir_n of_o death_n and_o destruction_n because_o of_o our_o sin_n rom._n 6.21_o 23._o or_o second_o particular_a when_o we_o be_v deject_v and_o cast_v down_o for_o our_o particular_a offence_n and_o daily_a fail_n and_o fall_n or_o ii_o through_o shame_n for_o the_o sin_n commit_v nehem._n 9_o erra_fw-la 9_o dan._n 9_o or_o second_o a_o cheerful_a and_o erect_v conscience_n which_o arise_v i._o from_o a_o knowledge_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o mercy_n of_o christ_n and_o ii_o from_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o virtue_n power_n efficacy_n and_o force_v of_o this_o sacrament_n for_o first_o although_o the_o lord_n supper_n do_v not_o give_v grace_n exit_fw-la opere_fw-la operato_fw-la by_o a_o bare_a communicate_v of_o the_o outward_a element_n but_o only_o confirm_v grace_n give_v rom._n 4.11_o yet_o second_o grace_n be_v i._o give_v by_o christ_n and_o ii_o exhibited_n and_o show_v forth_o in_o the_o sacrament_n and_o be_v iii_o seal_v by_o the_o sacrament_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v give_v outward_a and_o visible_a sign_n thus_o in_o our_o preparation_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n to_o be_v labour_v for_o or_o which_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v sensible_a of_o viz_o first_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o press_v down_o second_o the_o assurance_n of_o mercy_n by_o christ_n which_o raise_v up_o ii_o this_o preparation_n consist_v in_o a_o right_a affection_n which_o consist_v in_o three_o thing_n namely_o first_o in_o a_o desire_n of_o the_o sacrament_n here_o observe_v that_o this_o desire_n be_v either_o i_o evil_a which_o arise_v either_o first_o from_o custom_n thus_o many_o desire_n to_o communicate_v at_o easter_n because_o they_o have_v be_v always_o accustom_v to_o receive_v at_o that_o time_n or_o second_o from_o thence_o because_o they_o be_v of_o age_n or_o stature_n sufficient_a or_o three_o from_o a_o false_a opinion_n operis_fw-la operati_fw-la that_o the_o very_a outward_a communicate_v of_o the_o element_n will_v confer_v and_o give_v grace_n or_o ii_o good_n when_o man_n desire_v the_o lord_n only_o for_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o sake_n now_o this_o good_a desire_n be_v twofold_a to_o wit_n first_o a_o desire_n of_o god_n himself_o read_v psalm_n 23.2_o and_o 27.4_o and_o 42.1_o and_o 63.1_o philip._n 3.8_o and_o from_o this_o fervent_a desire_n of_o god_n proceed_v the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o desire_n and_o hope_n of_o reconciliation_n by_o christ_n second_o a_o desire_n of_o the_o sacrament_n for_o the_o confirm_v of_o these_o second_o in_o a_o full_a and_o faithful_a purpose_n of_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o when_o mercy_n be_v offer_v upon_o condition_n than_o the_o condition_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v unto_o the_o obtain_n of_o mercy_n now_o three_o thing_n be_v require_v in_o this_o purpose_n of_o conversion_n to_o wit_n i._o it_o must_v be_v a_o true_a purpose_n not_o a_o false_a and_o feign_a ii_o it_o must_v be_v a_o fervent_a purpose_n not_o a_o â—ey_n co_fw-la l_n one_o or_o sluggish_a râ—vel_n 3.18_o iii_o it_o must_v be_v often_o reiterated_a and_o renew_v at_o least_o every_o time_n we_o receive_v this_o sacrament_n three_o in_o true_a love_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o brethren_n 1_o cor._n 10.17_o ephes_n 5.29_o 1_o john_n 2.9_o and_o 4.20_o matth._n 5.23_o and_o 1_o cor._n 11.18_o man_n that_o feast_v and_o banquet_v together_o be_v wont_a to_o wash_v their_o hand_n before_o they_o sit_v down_o to_o show_v that_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o love_n and_o amity_n among_o they_o and_o thus_o shall_v all_o who_o come_v unto_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n wash_v their_o hand_n and_o heart_n from_o all_o malice_n hatred_n envy_n rage_n and_o the_o like_a the_o place_n above_o mention_v do_v efford_v we_o so_o many_o reason_n why_o we_o must_v be_v in_o love_n and_o charity_n with_o our_o brethren_n when_o we_o come_v unto_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n i._o because_o we_o must_v not_o presume_v to_o offer_v sacrifice_n unto_o god_n until_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o our_o brethren_n matth._n 5.23_o ii_o because_o otherwise_o we_o be_v unworthy_a to_o come_v unto_o the_o lord_n supper_n 1_o corinth_n 11.18_o iii_o because_o we_o be_v brethren_n and_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n 1_o corinth_n 10.17_o but_o never_o any_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n ephes_n 5.29_o iv_o because_o if_o we_o love_v not_o our_o brethren_n we_o love_v not_o our_o father_n 1_o john_n 4.20_o answ_n 2_o second_o this_o worthiness_n of_o the_o action_n consist_v in_o a_o examination_n of_o ourselves_o before_o we_o come_v unto_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o three_o thing_n be_v here_o to_o be_v examine_v viz._n i._o we_o must_v examine_v our_o knowledge_n and_o prove_v what_o our_o estate_n and_o condition_n be_v for_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o grace_n when_o we_o come_v to_o this_o sacrament_n because_o otherwise_o the_o element_n which_o we_o receive_v will_v be_v as_o bad_a as_o mortal_a poison_n unto_o we_o calv._n
inst_z 4._o 17._o §_o 40._o here_o observe_v two_o thing_n viz._n first_o this_o state_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v when_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n be_v diverse_o define_v for_o i._o the_o papist_n say_v that_o it_o consist_v in_o faith_n repentance_n and_o a_o confession_n of_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o he_o which_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n shall_v confess_v his_o sin_n to_o the_o priest_n and_o be_v penitent_a for_o they_o and_o believe_v with_o a_o general_a faith_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n council_n trid._n ii_o we_o say_v that_o this_o state_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o we_o shall_v labour_v to_o be_v do_v consist_v in_o a_o hatred_n of_o all_o sin_n in_o a_o resolution_n to_o leave_v all_o sin_n and_o in_o a_o sure_a hope_n and_o confidence_n of_o mercy_n in_o and_o through_o christ_n second_o observe_v that_o bellarmine_n here_o tax_v calvin_n because_o he_o say_v that_o man_n ought_v to_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n fable_n with_o a_o conscience_n of_o mortal_a sin_n but_o we_o answer_v for_o calvin_n thus_o that_o there_o be_v a_o double_a conscience_n of_o sin_n i._o a_o conscience_n accuse_v of_o some_o sin_n which_o yet_o reign_v in_o the_o heart_n without_o any_o confidence_n of_o remission_n that_o be_v when_o a_o man_n conscience_n tell_v he_o that_o the_o old_a leaven_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o yet_o purge_v out_o but_o remain_v and_o reign_v in_o his_o mortal_a body_n neither_o have_v any_o hope_n that_o the_o sin_n past_a be_v pardon_v this_o be_v a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o it_o be_v dangerous_a for_o a_o man_n to_o come_v unto_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o such_o a_o conscience_n of_o sin_n ii_o there_o be_v a_o blush_a conscience_n for_o sin_n which_o remain_v within_o and_o press_v down_o both_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o time_n present_a and_o bypass_a that_o be_v when_o a_o man_n blush_v and_o be_v ashamed_a both_o for_o his_o sin_n already_o commit_v and_o also_o for_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n which_o remain_v within_o he_o and_o strive_v and_o wrestle_v continual_o against_o he_o and_o this_o conscience_n of_o sin_n calvin_n require_v in_o every_o one_o who_o approach_v unto_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n ii_o we_o must_v examine_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n by_o those_o mark_n and_o property_n which_o be_v before_o show_v quest_n 31._o iii_o we_o must_v examine_v our_o desire_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a sacrament_n but_o of_o this_o we_o speak_v before_o in_o this_o same_o question_n answ_o 1._o and_o thus_o much_o for_o our_o preparation_n who_o be_v to_o be_v hold_v unworthy_a to_o partake_v of_o this_o quest_n 35_o supper_n or_o to_o who_o be_v this_o sacrament_n not_o to_o be_v give_v first_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v give_v to_o a_o heathen_a or_o answ_n 1_o gentile_n who_o be_v not_o baptize_v it_o be_v the_o child_n bread_n and_o therefore_o must_v not_o be_v give_v to_o dog_n which_o be_v without_o the_o church_n second_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v give_v to_o those_o who_o be_v answ_n 2_o ignorant_a that_o be_v i._o to_o those_o who_o be_v infant_n aetate_fw-la child_n in_o year_n and_o ii_o to_o those_o who_o be_v jnfants_n erudition_n et_fw-la moribus_fw-la child_n in_o manner_n and_o understanding_n for_o there_o be_v many_o baby_n of_o threescore_o year_n old_a who_o be_v as_o ignorant_a of_o the_o ground_n and_o principle_n of_o religion_n as_o child_n of_o three_o both_o these_o sort_n ought_v to_o be_v keep_v back_o until_o they_o be_v thorough_o inform_v of_o the_o doctrine_n and_o nature_n of_o the_o sacrament_n for_o child_n and_o such_o ignorant_a one_o as_o can_v discern_v the_o lord_n body_n be_v not_o to_o be_v admit_v 1_o cor._n 11.29_o answ_n 3_o three_o this_o sacrament_n be_v not_o to_o be_v communicate_v or_o give_v to_o notorious_a sinner_n whether_o i._o such_o as_o be_v just_o excommunicate_v for_o give_v some_o great_a and_o grievous_a scandal_n and_o offence_n unto_o the_o congregation_n wherein_o they_o live_v 1_o cor._n 5.11_o or_o ii_o those_o who_o public_o commit_v some_o heinous_a and_o enormous_a offence_n and_o repent_v they_o not_o of_o they_o for_o there_o be_v many_o such_o offender_n who_o be_v not_o excommunicate_v and_o yet_o because_o they_o be_v such_o offender_n they_o be_v to_o be_v debar_v from_o this_o sacred_a mystery_n here_o observe_v that_o a_o sign_n be_v make_v enormous_a divers_a and_o sundry_a way_n viz._n first_o gravitate_fw-la facti_fw-la by_o the_o heinousness_n of_o the_o offence_n thus_o adultery_n drunkenness_n murder_n swear_v blasphemy_n treason_n and_o the_o like_a be_v enormous_a sin_n second_o by_o a_o proud_a and_o obstinate_a defend_n of_o it_o as_o 1_o corinth_n 5.2_o for_o the_o defend_n and_o maintain_v of_o what_o be_v evil_a be_v a_o great_a aggravation_n of_o sin_n and_o make_v a_o little_a sin_n a_o great_a one_o three_o sin_n be_v make_v enormous_a by_o a_o negligent_a continue_v therein_o and_o four_o by_o scandal_n and_o offence_n as_o 1_o corinthian_n 5.11_o and_o 2_o samuel_n 12.14_o matthew_z 18.6_o and_o 1._o corinthian_n 8.9_o and_o therefore_o they_o who_o be_v give_v to_o grievous_a sin_n or_o who_o defend_v and_o justify_v their_o sin_n or_o continue_v in_o their_o iniquity_n or_o give_v offence_n by_o their_o transgression_n either_o to_o those_o within_o or_o without_o the_o church_n be_v to_o be_v keep_v back_o from_o the_o sacrament_n until_o they_o have_v show_v some_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n four_o this_o sacrament_n be_v not_o to_o be_v give_v to_o a_o particular_a person_n as_o in_o private_a mass_n because_o it_o be_v a_o communion_n of_o christian_n as_o be_v show_v before_o quest_n 34_o what_o do_v they_o who_o be_v unworthy_a gain_n by_o come_v unto_o the_o lord_n supper_n answ_n 1_o first_o sometime_o they_o gain_v temporal_a punishment_n 1_o corinth_n 11.30_o answ_n 2_o second_o sometime_o also_o eternal_a condemnation_n 1_o corinth_n 11.27_o 29._o quest_n 35_o what_o be_v require_v in_o the_o administer_a or_o minister_n of_o this_o sacrament_n answ_n 1_o first_o he_o must_v administer_v true_a element_n and_o pure_a and_o good_a according_a to_o the_o institution_n 1_o corinthian_n 11.23_o answ_n 2_o second_o he_o must_v not_o separate_v the_o element_n that_o be_v give_v one_o and_o not_o another_o but_o administer_v to_o every_o communicant_a both_o bread_n and_o wine_n answ_n 3_o three_o he_o must_v consecrate_v and_o bless_v the_o element_n before_o he_o administer_v they_o and_o therefore_o if_o as_o it_o sometime_o happen_v the_o wine_n fail_v which_o be_v first_o provide_v and_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o wine_n be_v make_v by_o fetch_v more_o that_o be_v to_o be_v consecrate_v before_o it_o be_v administer_v 1_o corinth_n 10.16_o four_o he_o must_v break_v the_o bread_n mark_v 14.22_o answ_n 4_o five_o he_o must_v communicate_v it_o to_o a_o company_n answ_n 5_o and_o not_o to_o himself_o only_o as_o in_o 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the_o nature_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o learn_v to_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n and_o to_o make_v a_o difference_n between_o come_v unto_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o our_o own_o and_o of_o take_v those_o element_n and_o our_o own_o repast_n at_o home_n which_o too_o many_o do_v not_o for_o want_v of_o instruction_n and_o ii_o that_o we_o may_v be_v admonish_v to_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o come_v unto_o the_o lord_n supper_n with_o reverence_n and_o iii_o that_o by_o preach_v our_o heart_n may_v be_v the_o better_o excite_v both_o first_o for_o the_o expectation_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v make_v in_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n and_o also_o second_o for_o the_o perform_n of_o the_o promise_n article_n and_o covenant_n which_o we_o make_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o sacrament_n and_o
the_o lord_n who_o they_o have_v offend_v for_o as_o the_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n open_v the_o door_n of_o the_o heart_n unto_o sin_n so_o the_o remembrance_n of_o he_o open_v the_o door_n unto_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o this_o our_o evangelist_n express_v peter_n repentance_n mention_v his_o remember_v of_o christ_n word_n second_o they_o must_v mourn_v and_o grieve_v and_o repent_v that_o they_o have_v offend_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a a_o god_n like_o peter_n who_o weep_v and_o that_o bitter_o three_o they_o must_v forsake_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o be_v the_o occasion_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o like_o peter_n go_v forth_o §_o 2._o and_o weep_v bitter_o sect._n 2_o st._n ambrose_n upon_o these_o word_n be_v clear_a against_o popish_a satisfaction_n thus_o lachrymas_fw-la petrilego_n satisfactionem_fw-la non_fw-la lege_fw-la i_o read_v of_o peter_n penitent_a tear_n but_o not_o of_o his_o satisfaction_n chap._n xxvii_o verse_n 3.4_o verse_n 3_o 4._o then_o judas_n which_o have_v betray_v he_o when_o he_o see_v that_o he_o be_v condemn_v repent_v himself_o and_o bring_v again_o the_o thirty_o piece_n of_o silver_n to_o the_o chief_a priest_n and_o elder_n say_v i_o have_v sin_v in_o that_o i_o have_v betray_v the_o innocent_a blood_n and_o they_o say_v what_o be_v that_o to_o we_o see_v thou_o to_o it_o §_o 1._o then_o judas_n etc._n etc._n sect._n 1_o before_o i_o treat_v particular_o of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n i_o will_v speak_v a_o word_n or_o two_o in_o general_a and_o that_o first_o of_o judas_n who_o be_v i._o a_o apostle_n and_o endue_v with_o a_o miraculous_a faith_n and_o ii_o a_o devil_n from_o the_o beginning_n and_o a_o egregious_a sinner_n and_o iii_o a_o covetous_a person_n and_o hence_o for_o money_n become_v a_o traitor_n and_o iv_o a_o contemner_n of_o instruction_n for_o he_o be_v often_o admonish_v second_o of_o the_o history_n where_o two_o question_n come_v to_o be_v consider_v of_o to_o wit_n i._n 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admonish_v as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o pharaoh_n cain_n the_o jew_n balthasar_n daniel_n 5.30_o jerusalem_n matth._n 23.37_o five_o we_o have_v now_o to_o consider_v of_o the_o history_n wherein_o two_o question_n be_v considerable_a viz._n why_o be_v not_o this_o whole_a history_n of_o judas_n betray_v quest_n 3_o of_o his_o master_n whole_o suppress_v see_v it_o be_v so_o horrid_a desperate_a and_o damnable_a a_o fact_n at_o least_o why_o be_v not_o his_o name_n conceal_v as_o herostratus_n his_o name_n be_v by_o edict_n when_o he_o have_v fire_v that_o famous_a temple_n of_o diana_n and_o as_o his_o name_n be_v who_o first_o invent_v gunpowder_n why_o do_v st._n matth._n mention_v it_o see_v the_o holy_a ghost_n speâ—king_v of_o such_o monstrous_a wicked_a man_n say_v their_o name_n shall_v be_v raze_v out_o of_o israel_n first_o fame_n be_v good_a if_o it_o be_v a_o good_a fame_n otherwise_o answ_n 1_o not_o for_o a_o evil_a fame_n be_v but_o infamy_n and_o a_o evil_a name_n be_v 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and_o this_o the_o faithful_a never_o fall_v into_o quest_n 5_o what_o be_v require_v of_o the_o righteous_a in_o their_o humiliation_n or_o when_o their_o conscience_n accuse_v they_o answ_n they_o must_v inquire_v and_o see_v what_o manner_n of_o conscience_n it_o be_v for_o there_o be_v a_o double_a conscience_n viz._n first_o of_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v good_a yea_o we_o shall_v labour_v to_o be_v sensible_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o wish_v that_o our_o conscience_n will_v check_v we_o for_o sin_n and_o second_o of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n for_o sin_n now_o the_o mouth_n of_o this_o conscience_n they_o must_v labour_v to_o stop_v and_o not_o give_v way_n to_o this_o desperate_a fear_n that_o god_n love_v they_o not_o but_o hate_v they_o and_o be_v wrathful_o displease_v at_o they_o for_o in_o their_o great_a humiliation_n they_o shall_v say_v with_o job_n though_o the_o lord_n kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o put_v my_o trust_n in_o he_o object_n if_o the_o conscience_n shall_v urge_v the_o law_n and_o anger_n of_o god_n against_o the_o transgressor_n thereof_o they_o must_v thereunto_o oppose_v answ_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n the_o merit_n of_o christ_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o that_o new_a covenant_n which_o have_v be_v contract_v and_o confirm_v between_o god_n and_o they_o object_n if_o this_o conscience_n shall_v yet_o urge_v that_o these_o thing_n belong_v not_o unto_o they_o they_o be_v carnal_a and_o mundane_a they_o must_v then_o give_v a_o double_a answer_n viz._n answ_n 1_o i._n if_o they_o have_v any_o sign_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o their_o repentance_n and_o regeneration_n they_o must_v express_v they_o they_o must_v see_v if_o they_o have_v first_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n within_o witness_v unto_o their_o spirit_n that_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o second_o if_o they_o be_v change_v from_o what_o they_o be_v before_o hate_v their_o former_a belove_a sin_n and_o love_a holiness_n and_o virtue_n former_o not_o belove_v and_o three_o if_o they_o love_v god_n and_o be_v belove_v of_o he_o and_z assisted_z and_o guide_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o path_n of_o piety_n for_o these_o sign_n will_v deceive_v none_o and_o therefore_o bless_v be_v all_o they_o who_o can_v by_o these_o comfort_n themselves_o in_o the_o hour_n of_o temptation_n ii_o if_o they_o can_v find_v these_o thing_n in_o themselves_o answ_n 2_o they_o must_v then_o run_v unto_o the_o sacrament_n with_o these_o promise_n those_o thing_n which_o i_o have_v not_o as_o yet_o do_v i_o will_v now_o do_v without_o any_o more_o delay_n yea_o i_o will_v now_o while_o it_o be_v say_v to_o day_n converâ—_n and_o turn_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o then_o they_o may_v be_v safe_a because_o the_o lord_n have_v say_v that_o at_o what_o time_n soever_o a_o sinner_n do_v repent_v he_o shall_v find_v mercy_n ezech._n 18._o and_o a_o father_n have_v say_v that_o true_a repentance_n come_v never_o too_o late_o second_o humiliation_n be_v divide_v according_a to_o the_o cause_n move_v it_o for_o i._o there_o be_v a_o humiliation_n which_o arise_v only_o from_o the_o horror_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o vengeance_n and_o ii_o there_o be_v a_o humiliation_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o virtue_n and_o the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n as_o sin_n and_o from_o the_o hope_n of_o reward_n but_o of_o this_o we_o have_v treat_v heretofore_o three_o humiliation_n be_v divide_v according_a to_o the_o effect_n thereof_o for_o i._o there_o be_v a_o humiliation_n which_o be_v without_o any_o good_a fruit_n or_o effect_n and_o ii_o there_o be_v a_o humiliation_n which_o work_v true_a repentance_n and_o convert_v unto_o god_n whence_o note_n first_o that_o the_o righteous_a only_o have_v this_o true_a humiliation_n which_o be_v call_v conversion_n 3.19_o conversion_n ezech._n 18.21_o zach._n 1.3_o and_o act_v 3.19_o and_o second_o that_o the_o wicked_a may_v have_v the_o false_a humiliation_n as_o we_o see_v in_o judas_n §_o 4._o and_o he_o bring_v again_o the_o thirty_o piece_n sect._n 4_o of_o silver_n to_o the_o chief_a priest_n and_o elder_n in_o this_o section_n two_o thing_n be_v considerable_a to_o wit_n i._o the_o thing_n bring_v back_o viz._n the_o thirty_o piece_n of_o silver_n and_o ii_o the_o action_n of_o bring_v back_o reduxit_fw-la he_o bring_v again_o first_o the_o thing_n bring_v back_o be_v the_o silver_n piece_n what_o be_v mean_v by_o a_o silver_n piece_n quest_n 1_o first_o it_o have_v no_o certain_a signification_n but_o the_o answ_n 1_o hebrew_n take_v it_o for_o a_o shekel_n as_o we_o may_v see_v zach._n 11.12_o second_o the_o jew_n have_v a_o double_a shekel_n answ_n 2_o namely_o i._o the_o shekel_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n which_o be_v worth_a four_o drachma_n and_o ii_o the_o vulgar_a or_o common_a shekel_n which_o be_v worth_a two_o drachma_n three_o it_o be_v hard_o to_o determine_v or_o say_v certain_o answ_n 3_o how_o much_o their_o drachma_n or_o peny_n be_v in_o our_o money_n for_o some_o say_v that_o a_o penny_n be_v worth_a six_o drachma_n and_o some_o say_v that_o a_o drachma_n be_v almost_o two_o penny_n four_o in_o our_o money_n some_o say_v that_o the_o roman_a answ_n 4_o penny_n be_v worth_a 4d._o or_o 6d._o as_o the_o marginal_a note_n say_v or_o but_o 3_o penny_n as_o the_o marginal_a note_n upon_o matth._n 18.28_o five_o it_o may_v suffice_v we_o to_o know_v that_o it_o be_v answ_n 5_o but_o a_o vile_a and_o base_a price_n for_o the_o life_n of_o a_o man_n zach._n 11.13_o second_o we_o have_v here_o his_o action_n of_o bring_v back_o where_o we_o see_v that_o he_o do_v not_o bring_v a_o part_n of_o the_o money_n back_o as_o do_v sapphira_n or_o cain_n who_o offer_v of_o the_o worst_a of_o his_o fruit_n but_o he_o bring_v back_o all_o even_o every_o penny_n that_o he_o receive_v and_o yet_o this_o satisfaction_n profit_v he_o not_o at_o all_o to_o teach_v we_o obser_n that_o satisfaction_n and_o restitution_n be_v not_o sufficient_a in_o itself_o to_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n commit_v or_o to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n quest_n 2_o be_v not_o satisfaction_n good_a answ_n there_o be_v a_o double_a satisfaction_n to_o wit_n first_o a_o satisfaction_n due_a unto_o our_o neighbour_n and_o be_v call_v restitution_n and_o it_o be_v of_o the_o fact_n not_o of_o the_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v altogether_o or_o by_o all_o m_o ane_n to_o be_v do_v as_o principal_o necessary_a with_o these_o exception_n restriction_n and_o caution_n namely_o i._n not_o as_o a_o satisfaction_n for_o the_o sin_n for_o this_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n nor_n ii_o through_o horror_n as_o judas_n here_o do_v but_o out_o of_o a_o desire_n to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o our_o brother_n and_o to_o satisfy_v he_o for_o the_o injury_n we_o have_v do_v and_o to_o appease_v and_o pacify_v our_o own_o conscience_n nor_o iii_o through_o some_o immediate_a necessity_n for_o it_o may_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o he_o who_o have_v do_v wrong_a unto_o his_o neighbour_n be_v not_o able_a to_o satisfy_v for_o the_o injury_n do_v and_o in_o this_o case_n god_n can_v save_v the_o sinner_n without_o restitution_n if_o so_o be_v the_o offender_n do_v as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o lie_v now_o these_o condition_n observe_v every_o greedy_a oppressor_n and_o gripe_a usurer_n and_o deceitful_a person_n be_v bind_v to_o make_v restitution_n second_o there_o be_v a_o satisfaction_n due_a unto_o our_o god_n wherein_o two_o thing_n be_v considerable_a viz._n i._o wherein_o this_o satisfaction_n consist_v namely_o first_o not_o in_o oblation_n and_o pilgrimage_n but_o second_o partly_o to_o the_o poor_a in_o alm_n deed_n as_o daniel_n counsel_v nabuchadnezzar_n and_o partly_o to_o god_n in_o repentance_n and_o sincere_a sorrow_n act_v 3.19_o and_o ii_o these_o thing_n be_v not_o to_o be_v do_v as_o a_o satisfaction_n of_o god_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n but_o first_o as_o a_o argument_n of_o our_o obedience_n and_o second_o as_o a_o testimony_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n sect._n 5_o §_o 5._o i_o have_v sin_v we_o have_v hear_v of_o judas_n his_o contrition_n and_o satisfaction_n and_o now_o follow_v his_o confession_n which_o be_v twofold_a viz._n i._o of_o his_o own_o sin_n in_o this_o section_n and_o ii_o of_o christ_n innocence_n in_o the_o next_o first_o we_o see_v here_o that_o the_o traitor_n tongue_n witness_v against_o itself_o and_o that_o his_o conscience_n can_v dissemble_v to_o teach_v we_o observe_v that_o a_o evil_a conscience_n be_v worse_a than_o a_o thousand_o witness_n read_v genes_n 3.10_o and_o 42.21_o and_o 2_o sam._n 24.6.10_o proverb_n 28.1_o esa_fw-la 57.20_o and_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o a_o evil_a conscience_n be_v a_o continual_a fear_n and_o torment_n jnfinite_a in_o a_o manner_n be_v the_o humane_a example_n whereby_o
510_o b_o etc._n etc._n scribe_n see_v pharisees_n scripture_n speech_n word_n word_n of_o god_n divers_a singular_a question_n concern_v the_o definition_n nature_n mark_n division_n necessity_n writing_n reading_z translation_n use_n abuse_n excellency_n content_n exposition_n power_n certainty_n infallibility_n utility_n perspicuity_n purity_n and_o author_n of_o the_o sacred_a scripture_n and_o word_n of_o god_n pt_n 1._o fol._n 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o 29_o b._n 30_o a._n 46_o b_o etc._n etc._n 100_o b._n 101_o a._n 103_o a._n 104_o b_o etc._n etc._n 105_o 106_o 107_o a._n 175_o a._n 245_o a._n 331_o b._n 347_o a._n 396_o b._n 397_o a._n 399_o a._n 492_o a._n 500_o b._n 512_o b._n and_o pt_v 2._o folio_n 34_o b._n 46_o a._n 94_o a._n 137_o 138._o 149_o b._n 285_o a._n 312_o b._n 388_o a._n who_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n pt_n 1._o folio_n 100_o b._n how_o many_o way_n the_o scripture_n speak_v and_o how_o we_o may_v understand_v what_o it_o speak_v pt_v 1._o folio_n 213_o 214_o etc._n etc._n how_o the_o word_n be_v a_o seed_n pt_v 2._o fol._n 141_o b._n 142_o a._n all_o be_v not_o happy_a who_o enjoy_v the_o word_n part_n 1._o folio_n 446._o three_o sort_n of_o wicked_a word_n and_o speech_n pt_v 2._o folio_n 329_o a._n all_o our_o word_n be_v observe_v by_o god_n and_o what_o word_n he_o observe_v pt_v 1._o folio_n 350._o 521._o scrip._n what_o be_v mean_v by_o scrip._n pt_v 2._o folio_n 15._o secret_n what_o be_v mean_v by_o this_o word_n secret_n and_o who_o reveal_v secret_n and_o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o regard_n of_o secret_n pt_v 2._o fol._n 146_o b._n security_n divers_a question_n concern_v the_o nature_n division_n and_o cause_n of_o security_n and_o remedy_n against_o it_o pt._n 2._o fol._n 317_o 318_o 319._o seed_n what_o be_v mean_v by_o feed_n and_o how_o many_o thing_n be_v observable_a therein_o pt_v 2._o fol._n 141_o â—_o 142_o a._n seek_v what_o seek_v import_v and_o how_o many_o seeker_n there_o be_v pt_v 1._o folio_n 350_o b._n 399_o b._n why_o many_o who_o seek_v christ_n find_v he_o not_o and_o how_o we_o must_v seek_v pt_v 2_o f._n 171_o b._n and_o pt._n 1._o fol._n 525_o a._n selfe-deniall_n see_v denial_n separatist_n see_v anabaptiâ—_n sepulcher_n see_v burial_n serpent_n the_o nature_n of_o serpent_n and_o wherein_o they_o may_v be_v imitate_v and_o wherein_o not_o pt_v 2._o f._n 21_o b._n 22_o 23._o servant_n service_n divers_a profitable_a question_n concern_v the_o service_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n pt_v 1._o fol._n 320_o b._n 332_o 333._o 338._o 469_o a._n and_o pt_n 2._o f._n 55._o 103_o b._n the_o duty_n of_o faithful_a servant_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 469_o a._n and_o pt_n 2._o fol._n 330_o b._n sheep_n why_o and_o wherein_o we_o shall_v be_v like_o sheep_n pt_v 2._o folio_n 169._o 357_o b._n shekel_n there_o be_v a_o double_a shekel_n pt_n 2._o folio_n 365_o b._n sickness_n see_v disease_n shoe_n what_o shoe_n the_o apostle_n must_v not_o provide_v pt_v 1._o folio_n 15._o sight_n see_v illumination_n silver_n see_v gold_n simony_n against_o simony_n in_o patron_n of_o live_n pt_v â—_o folio_fw-la 13_o a._n simplicity_n how_o many_o sort_n of_o simplicity_n there_o be_v and_o wherein_o good_a simplicity_n do_v consist_v pt_v 2_o folio_n 23_o b._n 24_o a._n sincerity_n wherein_o sincerity_n consist_v and_o what_o thing_n be_v common_a to_o the_o hypocrite_n and_o sincere_a professor_n pt_v 1._o fol._n 163_o a._n and_o pt_n 2._o folio_n 135_o b._n sinne._n sinner_n question_n concern_v the_o nature_n author_n defence_n hatred_n pollution_n power_n evil_a easiness_n strength_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o remedy_n against_o sin_n and_o impediment_n hinder_v we_o from_o turn_v from_o sin_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 58_o a._n 100_o b._n 103_o a._n 113_o b._n 394_o b._n 395_o 396._o 409_o a._n 410._o 467_o b._n 468_o b._n 489._o and_o pt_a 2._o fol._n 2._o a._n 66_o b._n 212_o 213._o 301_o b_o etc._n etc._n and_o pt_a 1._o folio_n 520_o b._n question_n concern_v our_o freedom_n and_o ascension_n from_o sin_n pt._n 1._o fol._n 19_o a._n 59_o b._n 129_o b._n 410_o a._n and_o pt_n 2._o folio_n 45_o b._n 67_o b_o etc._n etc._n question_n concern_v the_o distinction_n of_o great_a and_o small_a venial_a and_o mortal_a sin_n pt._n 1._o folio_n 185_o b._n 196._o 200_o a._n 310_o b._n 311_o 312._o and_o pt_a 2._o folio_n 83_o b._n 84_o a._n 129_o â—_o etc._n etc._n 274_o a._n 299_o b._n the_o devil_n make_v all_o sin_n to_o seem_v beautiful_a unto_o we_o pt_v 1._o folio_n 103_o b_o etc._n etc._n the_o first_o sin_n of_o all_o be_v pride_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 140_o b._n how_o our_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v bear_v pt_v 2._o folio_n 100_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o man_n more_o clear_o see_v other_o man_n sin_n than_o their_o own_o pt_v 1._o folio_n 393_o 394._o sin_n be_v often_o commit_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a work_n pt_v 1._o f._n 394._o a._n how_o many_o sort_n of_o sin_n there_o be_v pt._n 1._o fol._n 408_o b._n why_o we_o must_v resist_v the_o least_o and_o first_o beginning_n of_o sinne._n pt_n 1._o fol._n 342._o sin_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o fever_n and_o to_o the_o palsy_n and_o leprosy_n see_v fever_n leprosy_n palsy_n why_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v come_v of_o sinner_n or_o sinful_a progenitor_n pt_v 1._o fol._n 9_o a._n question_n concern_v the_o sort_n and_o punishment_n of_o sinner_n and_o how_o grace_n be_v ordinary_o wrought_v in_o great_a sinner_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o penitent_a sinner_n pt_v 1._o fol._n 58_o b._n 356_o a._n 409_o 410_o a._n 480_o 481_o b._n 487_o a._n and_o pt_n 2._o fol._n 101._o 213_o b._n 220_o b._n 274._o 281._o relic_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o best_a pt._n 1._o fol._n 467._o sit_v to_o sit._n what_o be_v mean_v by_o sit_v pt_v 1._o fol._n 116_o b._n why_o christ_n sit_v when_o he_o preach_v pt._n 1._o f._n 134_o b._n sleep_v to_o sleep_v how_o many_o way_n man_n be_v say_v to_o sleep_v pt._n 2._o fol._n 143_o b._n 144_o a._n society_n see_v company_n son_n see_v child_n sorrow_n see_v compunction_n soldier_n war_n warfare_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o a_o christian_n life_n be_v a_o warfare_n pt_v 2._o folio_n 50._o how_o manifold_a our_o spiritual_a warfare_n be_v and_o who_o be_v christian_a soldier_n pt_v 2._o folio_n 50._o when_o war_n be_v lawful_a pt_v 1._o folio_n 246_o a._n soul_n wherein_o the_o soul_n excel_v the_o body_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 342_o b._n divers_a and_o sundry_a error_n and_o erroneous_a opinion_n concern_v the_o soul_n pt_v 2._o folio_n 125_o b._n 151._o 179_o b._n 180_o a._n 198_o a._n 254._o 258_o a._n 380_o b._n spectre_n see_v spirit_n speech_n see_v scripture_n spirit_n holy_a ghost_n spirit_n spectre_n spiritual_a thing_n question_n concern_v the_o name_n title_n deity_n office_n person_n operation_n comfort_n and_o consolation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n pt._n 1._o folio_n 81_o b._n 82._o 144._o and_o part_v 2._o folio_n 96_o b._n 116_o b._n 117._o 138._o 291_o 292_o 293._o question_n concern_v spiritual_a thing_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 254_o a._n 271_o b._n 343_o a._n 401_o a._n why_o man_n natural_o abhor_v spirit_n and_o spectre_n pt_v 2._o folio_n 155._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o this_o word_n spirit_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 138_o b._n 139._o and_o pt_a 2._o folio_n 392_o a._n what_o be_v our_o duty_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n pt_v 2._o folio_n 305_o a._n 329_o a_o b._n how_o the_o work_n of_o spiritual_a and_o moral_a man_n differ_v pt_v 2._o folio_n 350_o b._n staffe_n what_o staff_n the_o apostle_n must_v not_o have_v pt_v 2._o folio_n 15._o star_n re_fw-mi see_v comet_n stone_n how_o god_n raise_v up_o child_n of_o stone_n unto_o abraham_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 73_o a._n what_o be_v mean_v by_o these_o word_n command_v these_o stone_n to_o be_v make_v bread_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 96_o b._n strife_n see_v contention_n subject_n we_o must_v be_v the_o subject_n of_o christ_n and_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o subject_n pt._n 2._o folio_n 103_o b._n 296_o 297._o subordination_n why_o it_o be_v evil_a to_o suborn_v other_o pt_v 2._o folio_n 372_o b._n subsidy_n tax_n tribute_n these_o be_v to_o be_v pay_v to_o prince_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 248_o a._n succour_n see_v helpe_n sun_n question_n concern_v the_o sun_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 256_o a._n 257_o a._n 258_o a._n superior_n the_o duty_n of_o all_o superior_n pt_v 2._o folio_n 119_o b._n supper_n of_o the_o lord_n see_v eucharist_n suspicion_n the_o division_n and_o prohibition_n of_o suspicion_n pt_v 1._o folio_n 424_o b._n and_o pt_v 2._o folio_n 121_o b._n suit_n in_o law_n question_n caution_n and_o
learn_v how_o to_o be_v save_v 2_o cor._n 5.19_o and_o ephes_n 4.11_o iii_o the_o word_n be_v the_o instrument_n of_o beget_v faith_n in_o we_o of_o give_v the_o spirit_n unto_o we_o and_o of_o seal_v we_o rom._n 10.14_o 17._o ephes_n 1.13_o must_v we_o ascribe_v all_o this_o to_o preach_v and_o nothing_o quest_n 6_o to_o prayer_n reading_z meditate_v and_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o work_n of_o obedience_n in_o the_o life_n certain_o answ_n great_a thing_n be_v speak_v of_o all_o these_o &_o they_o be_v all_o great_o to_o be_v praise_v high_o to_o be_v prize_v and_o diligent_o to_o be_v practise_v but_o they_o be_v corroborate_v and_o strengthen_v by_o preach_v as_o appear_v thus_o i._o read_v be_v unprofitable_a without_o understanding_n as_o be_v evident_a in_o the_o eunuch_n act_v 8.31_o but_o preach_v open_v explain_v and_o expound_v the_o scripture_n and_o make_v it_o easy_a to_o be_v understand_v ii_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n 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must_v either_o contend_v with_o he_o with_o manful_a wrastling_n or_o we_o can_v never_o prevail_v against_o he_o yea_o we_o must_v labour_v whole_o to_o expel_v sin_n and_o satan_n perfecti_fw-la vincitur_fw-la cum_fw-la mens_fw-la nequè_fw-fr trahitur_fw-la ad_fw-la consensunt_fw-la nequè_fw-fr delectationem_fw-la tentationunt_fw-la gregor_n satan_n be_v then_o perfect_o foil_v when_o the_o mind_n be_v neither_o draw_v to_o consent_v to_o sin_n nor_o to_o delight_v in_o the_o temptation_n unto_o evil_a this_o be_v a_o hard_a work_n but_o it_o be_v a_o necessary_a work_n and_o therefore_o the_o more_o earnest_o and_o industrious_o to_o be_v undertake_v iii_o he_o must_v be_v cast_v out_o cum_fw-la velocitate_fw-la speedy_o while_o it_o be_v say_v to_o day_n psalm_n 95.8_o not_o sleep_v in_o sin_n nor_o with_o satan_n proverb_n 6.4_o psal_n 132._o de_fw-fr manu_fw-la sathanae_fw-la non_fw-la evaditur_fw-la nisi_fw-la ocyus_fw-la per_fw-la poenitentiam_fw-la recurratur_fw-la gregor_n there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o make_v a_o escape_n out_o of_o satan_n clutch_n but_o by_o serious_a and_o speedy_a repentance_n and_o therefore_o all_o those_o who_o desire_v to_o be_v dispossess_v of_o satan_n and_o to_o possess_v and_o enjoy_v god_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n in_o the_o soul_n they_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o their_o bypass_a sin_n to_o fight_v courageous_o and_o constant_o against_o sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o while_o it_o be_v say_v to_o day_n turn_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o turn_v whole_o unto_o god_n both_o with_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n 1_o thessaly_n 5.23_o what_o be_v the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o these_o quest_n 5_o word_n they_o be_v exceed_o fierce_a first_o some_o understand_v they_o particular_o of_o answ_n 1_o cruelty_n the_o devil_n be_v cruel_a himself_o make_v his_o servant_n cruel_a also_o from_o whence_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o the_o devil_n make_v man_n cruel_a but_o the_o lord_n observe_v 2_o lead_v man_n unto_o meekness_n and_o gentleness_n esay_n 11.6_o 7._o and_o 35_o 9_o and_o 65.25_o why_o do_v the_o devil_n maâ—e_n man_n cruel_a quest_n 6_o first_o because_o he_o hate_v mankind_n and_o therefore_o answ_n 1_o he_o instigate_v and_o incite_v man_n to_o bite_v and_o devour_v one_o another_o and_o to_o be_v cruel_a among_o themselves_o second_o because_o the_o devil_n know_v that_o cruel_a answ_n 2_o man_n shall_v be_v punish_v by_o god_n therefore_o he_o provoke_v and_o lead_v man_n unto_o cruelty_n he_o shall_v have_v judgement_n without_o mercy_n that_o show_v no_o mercy_n james_n 2.13_o three_o the_o devil_n lead_v man_n unto_o cruelty_n answ_n 3_o because_o he_o hate_v love_n and_o charity_n that_o be_v i._o the_o seamlesse_a coat_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v deface_v by_o rent_n and_o rupture_n yea_o ii_o the_o bond_n which_o ti_v both_o first_o we_o among_o ourselves_o and_o second_o we_o with_o christ_n now_o this_o christian_n bond_n of_o charity_n satan_n earnest_o desire_v to_o separate_v and_o dissolve_v what_o may_v we_o without_o break_v this_o bond_n quest_n 7_o of_o love_n think_v of_o fierce_a and_o cruel_a man_n we_o may_v think_v that_o first_o they_o be_v of_o satan_n answ_n not_o of_o god_n see_v before_o observation_n ii_o second_o they_o be_v no_o christian_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n never_o appear_v that_o we_o read_v of_o in_o the_o shape_n of_o a_o tiger_n or_o bear_v but_o of_o a_o dove_n gualt_n s_o matth._n 2._o three_o they_o be_v odious_a unto_o god_n and_o such_o as_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v in_o judgement_n in_o what_o thing_n have_v cruelty_n place_n quest_n in_o divers_a thing_n namely_o first_o in_o oppression_n esa_n 47.6_o zachary_n 1.15_o second_o in_o revenge_n three_o in_o pride_n prov._n 16.5_o four_o in_o debt_n as_o we_o see_v in_o he_o who_o cruel_o handle_v his_o fellow_n servant_n for_o the_o hundred_o penny_n five_o in_o punishment_n therefore_o offender_n must_v be_v beat_v with_o stripe_n by_o a_o certain_a number_n lest_o through_o cruelty_n they_o shall_v have_v be_v excessive_a like_o the_o turk_n who_o sometime_o give_v two_o hundred_o lash_n for_o one_o offence_n six_o in_o household_n affair_n therefore_o we_o be_v advise_v not_o to_o be_v like_o lion_n in_o our_o house_n nor_o frantic_a among_o our_o servant_n eccles_n 4.30_o seven_o over_o brute_n beast_n a_o righteous_a man_n regard_v the_o life_n of_o his_o beast_n but_o the_o tender_a mercy_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v cruel_a proverb_n 12.10_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o first_o general_a answer_n to_o the_o five_o question_n answ_n 2_o second_o some_o understand_v this_o of_o a_o general_a fierceness_n and_o violence_n after_o sin_n as_o though_o these_o two_o possess_v man_n be_v image_n of_o a_o natural_a man_n in_o sin_n who_o be_v furious_o carry_v after_o it_o observe_v 3_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o sinner_n be_v swift_o and_o vehement_o carry_v by_o satan_n whither_o he_o please_v as_o though_o they_o be_v possess_v by_o he_o he_o say_v unto_o one_o man_n come_v and_o he_o come_v unto_o another_o go_v and_o he_o go_v unto_o a_o three_o do_v this_o and_o he_o do_v it_o read_v 2_o tim._n 2.26_o and_o 1_o john_n 3.8_o 18._o ephes_n 4.27_o quest_n 9_o how_o do_v it_o appear_v that_o the_o devil_n have_v this_o lordlike_o power_n over_o sinner_n answ_n because_o sin_n be_v the_o devil_n seed_n issue_n and_o offspring_n john_n 8.44_o and_o therefore_o sinner_n can_v but_o obey_v he_o in_o what_o he_o command_v quest_n 10_o how_o be_v sin_n the_o devil_n seed_n three_o manner_n of_o way_n namely_o answ_n first_o inchoatione_fw-la by_o inchoation_n because_o it_o be_v he_o that_o bring_v sin_n first_o into_o the_o world_n by_o sin_v himself_o and_o tempt_a adam_n unto_o disobedience_n second_o tentatione_n by_o temptation_n because_o it_o be_v he_o that_o yet_o allure_v the_o son_n of_o adam_n three_o punitione_n by_o correction_n because_o it_o be_v he_o that_o oblige_v the_o sinner_n unto_o his_o service_n and_o that_o in_o eternal_a pain_n quest_n 11_o what_o analogy_n or_o resemblance_n be_v there_o between_o sinner_n and_o those_o who_o be_v possess_v by_o satan_n answ_n 1_o first_o the_o possess_v be_v naked_a have_v tear_v off_o their_o garment_n and_o cast_v they_o away_o so_o sinner_n i._o do_v cast_v off_o the_o garment_n of_o innocence_n gualt_n s_o and_o ii_o of_o decency_n and_o christian_a glory_n chrys_n s_o and_o iii_o of_o modesty_n and_o shamefastness_n sin_v without_o shame_n answ_n 2_o second_o the_o possess_v dwell_v not_o in_o house_n but_o among_o the_o sepulcher_n luke_n 8.27_o so_o sinner_n do_v not_o dwell_v with_o the_o saint_n and_o righteous_a but_o i._o be_v conversant_a with_o dead_a work_n gualt_n s_o and_o ii_o with_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n as_o theft_n murder_n treason_n fraud_n and_o the_o like_a ephes_n 5.11_o three_o the_o possess_v be_v never_o quiet_a but_o answ_n 3_o cry_v continual_o mark_v 5.5_o so_o sinner_n i._o be_v furious_a in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o sin_n night_n and_o day_n gualt_n s_o and_o ii_o be_v still_o blaspheme_v and_o dishonour_v of_o god_n gualt_n s_o and_o iii_o perhaps_o cry_v by_o reason_n of_o some_o internal_a horror_n of_o conscience_n as_o follow_v four_o the_o possess_v cut_v themselves_o with_o answ_n 4_o stone_n mark_v 5.5_o so_o sinner_n i._o wound_v themselves_o with_o sin_n chrys_n s_o and_o ii_o waste_n and_o consume_v their_o estate_n with_o follow_v after_o their_o sin_n and_o iii_o bring_v infirmity_n and_o sickness_n upon_o their_o body_n by_o sin_n and_o iv_o bring_v infamy_n upon_o themselves_o among_o man_n and_o v._o wound_n and_o pierce_v through_o their_o conscience_n with_o sin_n 1_o tim._n 6.10_o and_o vi_o stab_n and_o kill_v outright_o their_o poor_a soul_n five_o the_o possess_v can_v not_o be_v hold_v but_o answ_n 5_o break_v their_o chain_n mark_v 5.4_o so_o sinner_n i._o will_v not_o be_v compel_v to_o abstain_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n nor_n ii_o will_n be_v curb_v by_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o magistrate_n nor_o iii_o will_v be_v make_v orderly_o by_o ecclesiastical_a discipline_n nor_o iv_o will_v be_v restrain_v by_o the_o shame_n of_o man_n nor_o v._n will_v be_v keep_v back_o from_o sin_n by_o the_o respect_n of_o their_o own_o profit_n or_o danger_n or_o the_o good_a of_o their_o child_n or_o family_n six_o the_o possess_v be_v troublesome_a and_o answ_n 6_o hurtful_a unto_o other_o as_o in_o this_o verse_n none_o dare_v come_v near_o that_o way_n wherein_o they_o be_v so_o sinner_n be_v obnoxious_a unto_o other_o and_o that_o i._o by_o their_o lewd_a and_o wicked_a example_n which_o be_v hurtful_a in_o a_o double_a regard_n namely_o first_o because_o the_o good_a be_v offend_v thereby_o through_o a_o zeal_n unto_o god_n glory_n and_o second_o because_o the_o
bad_a be_v encourage_v and_o embolden_v thereby_o to_o do_v the_o like_a ii_o some_o be_v hurtful_a unto_o other_o by_o their_o persuasion_n unto_o sin_n thus_o many_o entice_v and_o persuade_v other_o unto_o drunkenness_n adultery_n theft_n perjury_n lie_v and_o the_o like_a iii_o some_o be_v obnoxious_a unto_o other_o by_o their_o scoff_v and_o taunt_n whereby_o they_o deride_v the_o professor_n and_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v what_o resemblance_n there_o be_v between_o sinner_n who_o be_v possess_v by_o satan_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o those_o who_o be_v corporal_o possess_v unto_o what_o sin_n may_v this_o fierceness_n and_o cruelty_n quest_n 12_o which_o be_v in_o these_o two_o possess_v person_n be_v most_o apt_o resemble_v or_o apply_v first_o chrysostom_n appli_v it_o unto_o luxury_n and_o answ_n 1_o uncleanness_n because_o that_o be_v of_o unbridled_a rage_n and_o lead_v man_n unto_o tombâ—_n that_o be_v stew_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o impudency_n second_o but_o this_o corporal_a possession_n may_v answ_n 2_o most_o pregnant_o be_v apply_v unto_o covetousness_n which_o be_v like_o a_o cage_n of_o unclean_a bird_n and_o a_o very_a sink_n of_o wickedness_n chrysostom_n s_o give_v we_o a_o character_n of_o a_o covetous_a man_n thus_o elegant_o paint_v he_o out_o unto_o we_o we_o must_v suppose_v we_o see_v a_o man_n i._n who_o face_n be_v like_o the_o face_n of_o a_o greedy_a dog_n or_o raven_a wolf_n and_o ii_o who_o have_v fiery_a eye_n sparkle_v through_o rage_n and_o iii_o who_o have_v tooth_n as_o sharp_a as_o a_o sword_n edge_n and_o iu_o who_o mouth_n be_v a_o deep_a devour_a gulf_n and_o v._o who_o tongue_n be_v a_o venomous_a flood_n that_o send_v forth_o stream_n of_o deadly_a poison_n and_o vi_o who_o voice_n be_v some_o horrid_a and_o dismal_a note_n and_o vii_o who_o arm_n be_v two_o deadly_a dragon_n and_o viii_o in_o who_o hand_n be_v burn_a faggot_n and_o ix_o who_o belly_n be_v like_o a_o burn_a furnace_n and_o x._o who_o foot_n have_v wing_n upon_o they_o now_o the_o father_n have_v make_v this_o man_n or_o monster_n do_v further_a fain_o or_o suppose_v that_o first_o he_o kill_v tear_n and_o devour_v all_o that_o ever_o he_o meet_v withal_o and_o second_o that_o the_o fear_n of_o no_o law_n will_v restrain_v he_o but_o fearless_o he_o assail_v all_o yea_o three_o we_o may_v true_o conceive_v the_o true_o covetous_a man_n to_o be_v more_o horrible_a than_o chrysostom_n can_v paint_v or_o imprint_v by_o any_o description_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o therefore_o beware_v of_o covetousness_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a for_o some_o seek_n after_o riches_n have_v fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o snare_n and_o pierce_v their_o heart_n thorough_a with_o many_o sorrow_n sect._n 3_o §_o 3._o and_o no_o man_n dare_v pass_v that_o way_n observe_v we_o may_v learn_v from_o hence_o that_o it_o be_v a_o dangerous_a thing_n to_o associate_v or_o keep_v company_n with_o those_o who_o be_v possess_v with_o satan_n for_o none_o dare_v come_v near_o unto_o these_o two_o man_n for_o fear_v of_o be_v harm_v quest_n how_o many_o sort_n of_o perilous_a society_n be_v there_o answ_n three_o namely_o first_o society_n with_o satan_n as_o witch_n magician_n sorcerer_n and_o the_o like_v have_v this_o be_v desperate_a and_o second_o society_n with_o sinner_n in_o sin_v this_o be_v sinful_a and_o prohibit_v psal_n 1.1_o diabolus_fw-la tentat_fw-la non_fw-la solum_fw-la per_fw-la se_fw-la sed_fw-la per_fw-la eos_fw-la qui_fw-la nobiscum_fw-la greg._n nobiscum_fw-la greg._n the_o devil_n do_v not_o only_o tempt_v we_o by_o himself_o but_o also_o by_o those_o who_o inhabit_v among_o we_o and_o three_o society_n with_o wicked_a man_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o habitation_n that_o be_v when_o we_o live_v among_o sinner_n this_o be_v dangerous_a because_o evil_a example_n corrupt_v good_a manner_n verse_n 29_o ver_fw-la 29._o and_o behold_v they_o cry_v out_o 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it_o be_v much_o worse_o with_o they_o three_o some_o say_v that_o they_o fear_v eternal_a torment_n answ_n 3_o and_o this_o undoubted_o be_v true_a because_o they_o say_v why_o be_v thou_o come_v to_o torment_v we_o before_o our_o time_n as_o though_o they_o will_v say_v we_o know_v that_o at_o the_o last_o day_n we_o shall_v be_v bind_v over_o to_o eternal_a and_o perpetual_a torment_n but_o why_o come_v thou_o to_o torment_v we_o before_o that_o time_n four_o some_o say_v they_o fear_v some_o extraordinary_a answ_n 4_o torment_n to_o be_v inflict_v upon_o they_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o christ_n indeed_o in_o my_o judgement_n we_o may_v conceive_v all_o these_o for_o they_o fear_v and_o tremble_v and_o be_v strike_v with_o terror_n and_o horror_n and_o expect_v torment_n as_o soon_o as_o ever_o they_o behold_v christ_n hence_o than_o we_o may_v learn_v that_o the_o wicked_a have_v no_o other_o hope_n or_o expectation_n but_o of_o punishment_n and_o torment_n observe_v at_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n heb._n 10.27_o what_o torment_n do_v wicked_a man_n expect_v or_o fear_v quest_n 2_o or_o what_o torment_n be_v prepare_v for_o wicked_a man_n first_o for_o the_o wicked_a be_v prepare_v corporal_a answ_n 1_o pain_n and_o punishment_n because_o they_o have_v sin_v with_o the_o body_n now_o this_o corporal_a punishment_n be_v call_v by_o saint_n jude_n verse_n 7._o eternal_a fire_n it_o be_v much_o dispute_v and_o controvert_v among_o the_o schoolman_n how_o the_o devil_n can_v be_v torment_v with_o this_o corporeal_a fire_n see_v they_o be_v spirit_n and_o it_o be_v well_o conclude_v of_o they_o thus_o i._o that_o in_o hell_n there_o be_v a_o corporeal_a fire_n as_o appear_v thus_o first_o because_o the_o scripture_n affirm_v it_o mat._n 3.10_o and_o 5.22_o and_o 25.41_o second_o because_o the_o body_n sin_v against_o god_n be_v to_o be_v vex_v and_o torment_v by_o god_n with_o corporal_a pain_n ii_o they_o conclude_v that_o the_o devil_n be_v torment_v in_o that_o fire_n because_o christ_n say_v so_o go_v you_o wicked_a into_o eternal_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n mat._n 25.41_o iii_o it_o be_v demand_v how_o the_o devil_n be_v torment_v in_o that_o fire_n they_o answer_n they_o be_v torment_v not_o only_a first_o with_o the_o sight_n thereof_o or_o second_o with_o a_o imaginary_a apprehension_n thereof_o but_o three_o as_o a_o instrument_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o that_o end_n and_o four_o ut_fw-la locus_fw-la locatum_fw-la continens_fw-la &_o cogens_fw-la tho._n supplem_n 70.3_o corp_n hell_n be_v a_o fiery_a region_n or_o a_o region_n of_o fire_n and_o therefore_o the_o devil_n be_v contain_v and_o include_v therein_o must_v needs_o be_v torment_v thereby_o cum_fw-la dives_fw-la ab_fw-la igne_fw-la patiatur_fw-la quis_fw-la neget_fw-la animoâ—_n ignibus_fw-la puniri_fw-la greg._n dial_n 4._o cap._n 28.29_o none_o must_v question_v this_o truth_n that_o soul_n and_o spirit_n be_v punish_v by_o fire_n see_v our_o saviour_n himself_o tell_v we_o that_o dives_n who_o be_v in_o hell_n but_o in_o soulâ—_n be_v torment_v in_o the_o flame_n answ_n 2_o second_o for_o the_o wicked_a be_v prepare_v spiritual_a torment_n or_o vexation_n in_o mind_n for_o in_o hell_n there_o be_v anger_n fury_n madness_n sorrow_n fear_n clamour_n out-cry_n and_o the_o like_a as_o virtue_n and_o grace_n be_v most_o perfect_a in_o heaven_n so_o be_v perturbation_n most_o perfect_a in_o hell_n there_o shall_v be_v i._o the_o conscience_n of_o sin_n here_o wicked_a man_n persuade_v themselves_o that_o their_o sin_n be_v small_a but_o there_o they_o shall_v flatter_v themselves_o no_o long_o but_o be_v horrible_o sensible_a both_o of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n of_o their_o offence_n commit_v on_o earth_n against_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n ii_o in_o hell_n the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v sensible_a of_o
1.1_o answ_n 4_o and_o therefore_o undoubted_o he_o know_v how_o long_a time_n shall_v last_v and_o when_o time_n shall_v be_v no_o long_o five_o he_o foretell_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o shall_v go_v answ_n 5_o before_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o the_o fore-running_a sign_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o he_o can_v not_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o time_n itself_o when_o it_o shall_v be_v answ_n 6_o sixthly_a christ_n ignorance_n of_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n be_v a_o testimony_n of_o his_o humane_a nature_n and_o show_v that_o he_o be_v true_a man_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v ignorant_a thereof_o only_o as_o man_n answ_n 7_o seven_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o say_v mark_n 13.32_o none_o know_v that_o day_n ne_o filius_fw-la quidem_fw-la dei_fw-la no_o not_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o ne_fw-la filius_fw-la no_o not_o the_o son_n and_o therefore_o as_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n he_o know_v it_o eight_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o say_v the_o angel_n answ_n 8_o know_v not_o of_o this_o hour_n nor_o the_o holy_a spirit_n whence_o we_o may_v collect_v that_o if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n know_v it_o then_o much_o more_o the_o substantial_a word_n christ_n who_o make_v all_o thing_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n nine_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o say_v unto_o his_o apostle_n answ_n 9_o watch_n because_o i_o know_v not_o but_o because_o you_o know_v not_o when_o the_o time_n be_v or_o when_o the_o master_n of_o the_o house_n come_v mark_v 13.33_o 35._o intimate_v thereby_o that_o he_o know_v the_o time_n of_o his_o second_o come_v but_o he_o will_v not_o make_v it_o know_v unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o watchful_a and_o circumspect_a answ_n 10_o ten_o if_o it_o be_v himself_o that_o must_v come_v unto_o judgement_n as_o be_v plain_a from_o john_n 5.22_o and_o act_v 17.31_o rom._n 16._o and_o divers_a other_o place_n than_o it_o be_v against_o sense_n and_o reason_n to_o imagine_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o time_n when_o he_o will_v come_v if_o the_o studious_a reader_n will_v see_v this_o question_n ample_o handle_v i_o refer_v he_o to_o athanasius_n orat._n 4._o contr_n arianos_n where_o divers_a and_o sundry_a other_o reason_n be_v bring_v to_o prove_v that_o christ_n as_o god_n know_v of_o the_o hour_n and_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o be_v only_o ignorant_a thereof_o as_o man_n verse_n 37_o 38_o 39_o verse_n 37_o 38_o 39_o but_o as_o the_o day_n of_o no_n be_v so_o shall_v also_o the_o come_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v for_o as_o in_o the_o day_n which_o be_v before_o the_o flood_n they_o be_v eat_v and_o drink_v marry_v and_o give_v in_o marriage_n until_o the_o day_n that_o no_o enter_v into_o the_o ark_n and_o know_v not_o until_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o take_v they_o all_o away_o so_o shall_v also_o the_o come_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v sect._n 1_o §_o 1._o but_o as_o the_o day_n of_o no_n be_v etc._n etc._n the_o scope_n of_o our_o saviour_n seem_v here_o to_o be_v twofold_a viz._n to_o teach_v we_o first_o that_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n be_v certain_a though_o the_o time_n be_v uncertain_a of_o which_o elsewhere_o observe_v second_o that_o security_n be_v a_o forerunner_n of_o the_o last_o judgement_n or_o when_o man_n general_o grow_v carnal_o secure_a than_o judgement_n be_v near_o even_o at_o the_o door_n how_o manifold_a be_v security_n quest_n 1_o first_o there_o be_v a_o particular_a security_n which_o be_v answ_n 1_o twofold_a namely_o either_o i._o of_o danger_n and_o this_o be_v twofold_a to_o wit_n either_o first_o temporal_a and_o this_o security_n be_v i._o sometime_o find_v in_o the_o faithful_a who_o often_o be_v bold_a and_o venturous_a without_o warrant_n and_o so_o tempt_v the_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o be_v ii_o sometime_o find_v in_o the_o wicked_a who_o neglect_v lawful_a mean_n for_o the_o prevent_n of_o danger_n yea_o oftentimes_o run_v into_o danger_n and_o never_o consider_v how_o they_o have_v incense_v the_o lord_n by_o their_o sin_n or_o second_o spiritual_a and_o this_o be_v the_o security_n i._o of_o evil_n and_o wicked_a man_n who_o cry_v tush_o no_o evil_a shall_v come_v unto_o they_o but_o it_o shall_v go_v well_o with_o they_o both_o here_o and_o hereafter_o or_o ii_o of_o state_n now_o this_o security_n also_o be_v twofold_a namely_o either_o first_o temporal_a and_o this_o security_n be_v i._o sometime_o find_v in_o the_o godly_a david_n in_o his_o prosperity_n say_v he_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v psalm_n 30.6_o ii_o it_o be_v frequent_o find_v in_o the_o wicked_a who_o be_v in_o honour_n and_o prosperity_n neuâ—r_o think_v of_o any_o change_n of_o state_n or_o condition_n but_o bear_v themselves_o as_o though_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v indeed_o or_o second_o spiritual_a which_o have_v place_n in_o the_o wicked_a now_o this_o carnal_a security_n consist_v in_o these_o two_o thing_n namely_o first_o in_o a_o lack_n or_o want_v of_o fear_n carnal_a man_n not_o fear_v the_o wrath_n anger_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n become_v secure_a and_o second_o in_o a_o neglect_n of_o the_o mean_n and_o act_n and_o exercise_n of_o religion_n for_o none_o be_v so_o secure_a as_o those_o who_o never_o trouble_v themselves_o with_o the_o duty_n or_o work_n of_o religion_n at_o all_o second_o there_o be_v a_o general_a security_n both_o of_o state_n answ_n 2_o and_o danger_n and_o that_o be_v when_o a_o land_n or_o monarchy_n or_o the_o whole_a world_n grow_v universal_o wicked_a and_o general_o secure_a not_o so_o much_o as_o think_v of_o or_o expect_v any_o danger_n at_o all_o now_o of_o this_o the_o point_n above_o observe_v speak_v the_o world_n be_v never_o more_o secure_a then_o before_o the_o flood_n the_o jew_n never_o more_o secure_a than_o before_o the_o captivity_n and_o the_o destruction_n of_o jerusalem_n insomuch_o as_o they_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o wonder_n and_o sign_n which_o go_v before_o it_o and_o which_o be_v mention_v before_o verse_n 6_o 7._o quest_n 3._o and_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v as_o secure_a as_o ever_o when_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n come_v and_o nation_n ordinary_o shalâ—_n be_v and_o be_v most_o secure_a when_o danger_n approach_v and_o judgement_n be_v near_o even_o at_o the_o door_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v all_o labour_n careful_o to_o avoid_v this_o carnal_a security_n as_o a_o sure_a forerunner_n of_o some_o ensue_a judgement_n why_o must_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o security_n and_o so_o quest_n 2_o earnest_o labour_v to_o avoid_v it_o first_o because_o this_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o answ_n 2_o maturity_n and_o ripeness_n in_o sin_n especial_o where_o the_o admonition_n of_o the_o word_n be_v that_o be_v those_o person_n or_o place_n or_o land_n which_o enjoy_v the_o word_n and_o notwithstanding_o the_o admonition_n and_o commination_n thereof_o against_o their_o great_a national_a epidemical_a and_o cry_v sin_n do_v remain_v quiet_a and_o secure_a in_o their_o sin_n be_v come_v unto_o a_o certain_a maturity_n and_o perfection_n in_o sin_n and_o be_v near_o unto_o judgement_n and_o therefore_o great_a reason_n there_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v careful_o labour_v to_o beware_v of_o this_o carnal_a security_n second_o carnal_a security_n in_o sin_n or_o notwithstanding_o answ_n sin_n open_v a_o gap_n to_o god_n judgement_n lay_v a_o man_n open_a unto_o god_n and_o disarm_v he_o of_o all_o defensive_a weapon_n for_o security_n show_v a_o procrastination_n of_o repentance_n and_o without_o speedy_a repentance_n there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o flee_v from_o or_o escape_v the_o wrath_n to_o come_v matth._n 3.7_o 8._o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o desire_v freedom_n from_o the_o fearful_a judgement_n of_o god_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o security_n three_o god_n command_v we_o to_o be_v watchful_a answ_n 3_o and_o circumspect_a and_o invite_v we_o to_o carefulness_n mark_v 13.32_o 35._o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o carnal_a security_n four_o god_n reveal_v his_o will_n unto_o his_o servant_n answ_n the_o minister_n who_o as_o noah_n foresee_v the_o unparallelled_a deluge_n preach_v repentance_n unto_o the_o world_n so_o do_v preach_v repentance_n unto_o we_o and_o daily_o threaten_v some_o judgement_n either_o temporal_a or_o spiritual_a to_o come_v upon_o the_o land_n if_o we_o lie_v drown_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o do_v not_o awake_v unto_o repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n that_o we_o shall_v careful_o avoid_v carnal_a security_n five_o watchfulness_n be_v good_a security_n frequent_o answ_n 5_o bring_v along_o with_o it_o evil_a and_o mischief_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v careful_o to_o be_v avoid_v fear_n do_v often_o produce_v a_o good_a effect_n and_o the_o watchful_a
man_n do_v frequent_o prevent_v danger_n whereas_o the_o secure_a fall_n into_o it_o answ_n 6_o sixthly_a there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a security_n among_o we_o nor_o freedom_n from_o evil_a if_o we_o consider_v these_o thing_n namely_o i._o our_o sin_n and_o the_o nature_n of_o they_o and_o our_o continuance_n in_o sin_n and_o ii_o our_o god_n who_o we_o offend_v by_o our_o sin_n and_o who_o see_v and_o register_n all_o our_o sin_n and_o who_o be_v able_a to_o avenge_v himself_o upon_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o who_o justice_n and_o truth_n will_v not_o permit_v he_o to_o spare_v our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o iii_o how_o god_n have_v punish_v other_o for_o our_o admonition_n and_o terror_n we_o have_v hear_v of_o plague_n famine_n &_o war_n among_o our_o neighbour_n wherewith_o they_o have_v be_v waste_v which_o heavy_a judgement_n we_o can_v but_o think_v in_o regard_n of_o god_n infinite_a justice_n to_o have_v come_v upon_o they_o for_o their_o sin_n and_o we_o have_v cause_n to_o think_v that_o christ_n say_v unto_o we_o that_o they_o be_v not_o great_a sinner_n than_o we_o be_v and_o therefore_o except_o we_o repent_v we_o shall_v likewise_o perish_v wherefore_o it_o be_v most_o dangerous_a for_o we_o to_o be_v secure_a quest_n 3_o who_o be_v here_o worthy_a of_o blame_n answ_n 1_o first_o they_o be_v extreme_o faulty_a who_o think_v that_o state_n to_o be_v the_o happy_a where_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n for_o the_o contrary_n be_v most_o true_a and_o security_n be_v a_o sure_a answ_n 2_o sign_n of_o approach_a misery_n second_o those_o also_o be_v to_o be_v tax_v who_o think_v the_o godly_a to_o be_v melancholy_a man_n because_o they_o fear_v danger_n when_o neither_o danger_n nor_o distress_n appear_v quest_n 4_o what_o be_v here_o require_v of_o we_o answ_n 1_o first_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o the_o root_n of_o our_o security_n we_o shall_v consult_v with_o ourselves_o and_o see_v from_o whence_o it_o spring_v and_o whether_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o be_v secure_a or_o not_o answ_n 2_o second_o it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o to_o be_v watchful_a over_o ourselves_o and_o way_n and_o to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o prepare_v to_o meet_v he_o and_o answ_n 3_o three_o to_o awaken_v other_o who_o be_v sleepy_a and_o secure_a because_o security_n show_v that_o judgement_n hang_v over_o their_o head_n if_o we_o shall_v see_v a_o house_n on_o fire_n and_o perceive_v some_o asleep_a therein_o we_o will_v awaken_v they_o and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o perish_v how_o much_o more_o than_o shall_v we_o do_v so_o when_o we_o see_v man_n lull_v asleep_a in_o carnal_a security_n when_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n hang_v over_o their_o head_n and_o it_o be_v require_v answ_n 4_o four_o that_o we_o shall_v meditate_v of_o our_o death_n and_o repent_v before_o our_o death_n it_o be_v the_o say_n of_o a_o rabbi_n repent_v one_o day_n before_o thy_o death_n that_o be_v every_o day_n we_o shall_v daily_o expect_v death_n and_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n prepare_v daily_o for_o it_o five_o we_o must_v do_v as_o noah_n do_v make_v a_o answ_n 5_o ark_n against_o the_o overflowing_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o labour_n that_o our_o god_n may_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o answ_n 6_o sixthly_a it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n and_o grow_v and_o increase_v in_o grace_n labour_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o for_o it_o for_o thereby_o we_o shall_v be_v keep_v from_o security_n what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o security_n and_o the_o remedy_n quest_n 5_o against_o it_o first_o ignorance_n error_n or_o a_o erroneous_a opinion_n answ_n 1_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n cause_v security_n many_o think_v that_o god_n neither_o see_v nor_o observe_v their_o sin_n neither_o will_v punish_v they_o because_o as_o some_o of_o the_o heathen_n think_v all_o these_o terrene_a and_o sublunary_a thing_n be_v rule_v by_o chance_n and_o fortune_n the_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o incogitancy_n of_o both_o cause_v security_n for_o no_o wonder_n if_o we_o do_v not_o fear_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o neither_o remember_v think_v of_o nor_o know_v the_o remedy_n against_o this_o cause_n be_v to_o think_v sin_n to_o be_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a and_o to_o learn_v to_o know_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v omnipotent_a omniscient_a and_o omnipresent_v we_o must_v remember_v that_o god_n see_v all_o thing_n and_o by_o his_o providence_n govern_v all_o thing_n and_o hate_v sin_n with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n and_o will_v punish_v undoubted_o sin_n in_o all_o those_o who_o will_v not_o repent_v they_o of_o it_o and_o turn_v from_o it_o second_o a_o neglect_n of_o those_o mean_n which_o god_n answ_n 2_o prescribe_v to_o be_v use_v cause_v security_n and_o ignorance_n for_o none_o ordinary_o be_v more_o secure_a than_o they_o who_o most_o neglect_v all_o exercise_n and_o duty_n of_o religion_n now_o the_o remedy_n against_o this_o be_v to_o be_v diligent_a industrious_a and_o frequent_a in_o all_o holy_a mean_n and_o duty_n both_o public_a and_o private_a answ_n 3_o three_o incredulity_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o judgement_n cause_v security_n when_o man_n heart_n grow_v hard_a sleepy_a and_o unfaithful_a neither_o believe_v the_o promise_n nor_o threaten_n of_o the_o word_n nor_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n than_o they_o grow_v secure_a now_o this_o infidelity_n be_v strengthen_v by_o our_o sensuality_n for_o as_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n darken_v the_o light_n of_o the_o star_n so_o the_o light_n of_o sense_n darken_v and_o obscure_a the_o light_n of_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n we_o be_v natural_o backward_o to_o believe_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o plain_a and_o perspicuous_a to_o sense_n the_o remedy_n against_o this_o cause_n be_v to_o labour_v for_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o word_n and_o to_o assent_v to_o every_o good_a word_n of_o god_n as_o infallible_o true_a yea_o to_o remember_v that_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o before_o one_o jot_n or_o tittle_n of_o the_o word_n fall_v to_o the_o ground_n unaccomplish_v because_o if_o god_n have_v speak_v he_o will_v also_o certain_o do_v it_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v fear_v his_o threaten_n and_o believe_v his_o promise_n four_o a_o presumption_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n cause_v answ_n 4_o at_o least_o corroborate_v this_o in_o fidelity_n for_o when_o man_n think_v that_o he_o who_o make_v they_o will_v save_v they_o and_o though_o they_o sin_n yet_o grace_n shall_v abound_v then_o they_o speedy_o wax_v carnal_o secure_a the_o remedy_n against_o this_o be_v not_o to_o presume_v of_o mercy_n without_o repentance_n obedience_n and_o faith_n the_o lord_n have_v say_v that_o though_o he_o be_v merciful_a and_o gracious_a etc._n etc._n yet_o he_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n let_v the_o impenitent_a sinner_n go_v unpunished_a exod._n 34.4_o 5_o 6._o and_o again_o that_o he_o that_o make_v man_n will_v not_o have_v mercy_n on_o they_o and_o he_o that_o form_v they_o will_v show_v they_o no_o favour_n if_o they_o be_v wicked_a and_o rebellious_a esa_n 27.11_o five_o prosperity_n cause_v security_n and_o make_v answ_n 5_o man_n fearless_a as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n who_o in_o his_o prosperity_n say_v that_o he_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v psalm_n 30.6_o and_o in_o job_n who_o say_v i_o shall_v die_v in_o my_o nest_n job_n 29.18_o and_o in_o the_o church_n of_o laodicea_n revelat._n 3.17_o the_o remedy_n against_o this_o be_v i._o to_o remember_v that_o neither_o love_n nor_o hatred_n be_v know_v by_o these_o thing_n eccles_n 9.1_o and_o ii_o that_o all_o these_o outward_a thing_n be_v vain_a transitory_a and_o as_o mutable_a as_o the_o moon_n and_o iii_o that_o all_o our_o riches_n and_o abundance_n can_v avail_v we_o at_o the_o last_o day_n nor_o free_v we_o from_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n here_o read_v proverb_n 10.4_o and_o 11.4_o and_o job._n 15.21_o and_o 21.7_o etc._n etc._n unto_o 14._o verse_n and_o psalm_n 73.3_o etc._n etc._n unto_o the_o 18_o verse_n answ_n 6_o sixthly_a security_n be_v cause_v often_o by_o god_n lenity_n and_o long_a suffering_n or_o because_o sin_n be_v not_o avenge_v but_o punishment_n defer_v wicked_a man_n thus_o wicked_o ruminate_v with_o themselves_o i_o have_v sin_v often_o and_o long_o and_o be_o yet_o spare_v and_o perceive_v that_o the_o threaten_n of_o preacher_n be_v but_o scarecrow_n and_o therefore_o now_o i_o may_v be_v secure_a and_o need_v fear_v no_o evil_a though_o i_o run_v on_o unto_o sin_n as_o a_o horse_n unto_o the_o battle_n the_o remedy_n against_o this_o be_v to_o remember_v quod_fw-la differtur_fw-la non_fw-la