or_o special_a the_o general_a be_v either_o the_o creation_n of_o all_o thing_n of_o nothing_o or_o the_o gubernation_n of_o they_o be_v make_v by_o his_o providence_n the_o special_a execution_n of_o his_o decree_n respect_v either_o angel_n or_o man_n to_o say_v here_o nothing_o of_o angel_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o god_n have_v create_v the_o earth_n of_o nothing_o do_v make_v man_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o body_n and_o breathe_v into_o he_o the_o breath_n of_o life_n do_v create_v he_o a_o live_a soul_n that_o man_n be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n own_o image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n make_v lord_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n and_o happy_a in_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n and_o his_o favour_n and_o of_o the_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n of_o paradise_n that_o be_v create_v good_a and_o yet_o but_o mutable_a god_n leave_v he_o to_o the_o freedom_n of_o his_o will_n and_o to_o be_v tempt_v of_o the_o devil_n unto_o which_o tentation_n when_o he_o have_v yield_v by_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n in_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n he_o fall_v from_o this_o estate_n of_o happiness_n into_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n misery_n and_o death_n the_o which_o sin_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o who_o sin_v in_o his_o loin_n he_o be_v no_o private_a person_n but_o the_o root_n of_o mankind_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n derive_v unto_o all_o his_o posterity_n by_o natural_a propagation_n the_o which_o we_o call_v original_a sin_n whereby_o god_n image_n be_v deface_v in_o we_o and_o we_o disable_v unto_o all_o good_a and_o make_v prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a from_o which_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o maliciousness_n have_v spring_v the_o curse_a stream_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v god_n whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n of_o it_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o by_o omit_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v command_v and_o commit_v the_o sin_n which_o be_v forbid_v whereby_o we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n therein_o threaten_v both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a out_o of_o which_o miserable_a estate_n and_o condition_n it_o be_v altogether_o impossible_a to_o recover_v by_o our_o own_o mean_n or_o the_o help_n of_o any_o or_o all_o the_o creature_n §._o sect._n 10_o of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o this_o be_v the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o respect_n of_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n unto_o which_o we_o must_v adjoine_v the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o this_o wretched_a condition_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v know_v that_o when_o we_o be_v thus_o deep_o plunge_v into_o this_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o or_o any_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o hopeless_a and_o helpless_a for_o our_o recovery_n it_o please_v the_o lord_n of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o free_a mercy_n to_o send_v his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o and_o therein_o to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o which_o he_o do_v perfect_o perform_v both_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o efficacy_n the_o former_a he_o do_v by_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n both_o by_o his_o active_a obedience_n in_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o by_o his_o passive_a obedience_n in_o suffer_v death_n in_o his_o body_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n in_o his_o soul_n the_o which_o be_v a_o sufficient_a price_n of_o redemption_n for_o all_o that_o do_v apply_v it_o because_o he_o that_o do_v this_o for_o we_o be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o so_o as_o his_o humane_a nature_n make_v he_o capable_a of_o these_o suffering_n so_o the_o divine_a nature_n which_o be_v the_o altar_n upon_o which_o this_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v sanctify_v the_o gift_n and_o give_v unto_o it_o infinite_a value_n and_o dignity_n so_o as_o it_o become_v a_o sufficient_a and_o fit_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n for_o as_o sin_n be_v nothing_o in_o itself_o but_o a_o privation_n become_v of_o infinite_a guilt_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n offend_v by_o it_o so_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n humane_a nature_n though_o temporary_a become_v of_o infinite_a value_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o person_n who_o suffer_v be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o as_o thus_o christ_n save_v we_o by_o his_o merit_n so_o also_o by_o his_o efficacy_n apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o word_n which_o beget_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o perform_v thereby_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o be_v therein_o promise_v for_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n this_o covenant_n be_v proclaim_v and_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o participation_n thereof_o god_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o we_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o yea_o unite_n we_o unto_o he_o in_o one_o mystical_a body_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o as_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o he_o so_o have_v we_o also_o right_a and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o benefit_n of_o which_o union_n the_o chief_a bond_n on_o god_n part_n be_v his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o on_o our_o part_n a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o confirm_v and_o increase_v by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v the_o seal_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n to_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n will_v not_o fail_v to_o perform_v all_o his_o promise_n and_o these_o thing_n be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o save_a knowledge_n or_o the_o main_a point_n which_o we_o be_v to_o know_v unto_o salvation_n and_o to_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o the_o which_o i_o will_v not_o here_o have_v touch_v be_v not_o this_o knowledge_n necessary_a hereunto_o or_o will_v have_v handle_v they_o more_o full_o and_o exact_o but_o that_o i_o fear_v that_o they_o will_v cause_v this_o treatise_n too_o much_o to_o swell_v and_o far_o to_o exceed_v the_o limit_n which_o i_o have_v propose_v unto_o it_o and_o also_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v already_o publish_v many_o catechism_n and_o sum_n of_o divinity_n in_o which_o all_o man_n at_o their_o pleasure_n may_v find_v these_o and_o many_o other_o the_o like_a point_n of_o our_o christian_a religion_n thorough_o discuss_v cap._n vii_o of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o quantity_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o our_o knowledge_n be_v the_o quantity_n and_o measure_n of_o it_o the_o which_o be_v imperfect_a in_o the_o great_a perfection_n which_o in_o this_o life_n can_v be_v attain_v for_o as_o the_o apostle_n though_o he_o have_v receive_v abundance_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o such_o revelation_n as_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o be_v utter_v confess_v of_o himself_o together_o with_o other_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n and_o see_v 2._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 9_o 12._o &_o 8._o 2._o through_o a_o glass_n dark_o and_o if_o any_o man_n think_v that_o he_o know_v any_o thing_n namely_o in_o perfection_n he_o know_v nothing_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o know_v for_o we_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 7._o heb._n 11._o 1._o walk_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sight_n and_o faith_n be_v of_o thing_n unseen_a and_o not_o in_o vision_n and_o fruition_n neither_o can_v we_o attain_v to_o perfect_a knowledge_n until_o we_o attain_v unto_o perfect_a happiness_n which_o be_v not_o in_o this_o life_n but_o the_o life_n to_o come_v when_o we_o shall_v see_v god_n face_n to_o face_n and_o shall_v know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v not_o by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v but_o by_o hear_v sign_n semblance_n and_o revelation_n but_o of_o vision_n fruition_n and_o most_o firm_a experience_n for_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o knowledge_n here_o consist_v most_o in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o not_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o quantity_n but_o in_o the_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n the_o which_o knowledge_n discover_v our_o ignorance_n that_o we_o may_v bewail_v it_o and_o
never_o examine_v their_o action_n by_o it_o yea_o rather_o be_v carry_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o carnal_a lust_n and_o passion_n into_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n and_o resolve_v in_o themselves_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o course_n do_v cast_v the_o law_n out_o of_o their_o sight_n and_o remembrance_n lest_o conscience_n have_v it_o to_o judge_v by_o shall_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v their_o evil_a action_n and_o so_o abate_v their_o pleasure_n which_o they_o take_v in_o they_o but_o especial_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n which_o condemn_v 10._o deut._n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o all_o of_o sin_n and_o subiect_v they_o under_o the_o curse_n who_o do_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o for_o until_o the_o law_n do_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v rest_v in_o it_o &_o never_o seek_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o consequent_o by_o it_o only_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v and_o apply_v the_o law_n unto_o we_o for_o this_o will_v work_v in_o the_o conscience_n terror_n and_o fear_n and_o no_o peace_n but_o only_o use_v it_o as_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v we_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o most_o miserable_a &_o in_o the_o fearful_a state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o so_o it_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o christ_n in_o who_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v and_o obtain_v sound_a and_o secure_a peace_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v also_o know_v the_o gospel_n in_o which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o must_v acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o main_a foundation_n of_o all_o our_o peace_n when_o as_o thereby_o we_o be_v assure_v not_o only_o that_o god_n mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o christ_n merit_n all-sufficient_a but_o that_o they_o belong_v unto_o we_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o 40._o esa_n 32._o 40._o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n three_o we_o must_v not_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n only_o know_v the_o gospel_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n therein_o contain_v but_o also_o apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n interest_n 20._o rom._n 5._o 1._o heb._n 9_o 14._o col._n 1._o 20._o ourselves_o in_o they_o by_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v our_o restipulation_n that_o we_o make_v with_o god_n for_o we_o must_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n before_o we_o can_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o or_o peace_n of_o conscience_n our_o conscience_n must_v be_v purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n before_o they_o will_v speak_v peace_n unto_o us._n the_o charter_n of_o our_o peace_n must_v be_v draw_v upon_o the_o cross_n &_o seal_v with_o the_o effusion_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o must_v be_v receive_v and_o plead_v by_o faith_n before_o our_o conscience_n will_v cease_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v or_o stand_v with_o we_o upon_o any_o term_n of_o peace_n now_o this_o faith_n must_v be_v approve_v to_o be_v unfeigned_a &_o sound_a by_o the_o fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o mind_n our_o hatred_n of_o evil_a and_o love_n of_o good_a our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o which_o fruit_n faith_n be_v no_o live_a tree_n but_o a_o dead_a stock_n which_o will_v give_v we_o no_o assurance_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o will_v bring_v with_o it_o no_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v as_o often_o make_v to_o repentant_a sinner_n as_o to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n because_o though_o faith_n only_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n yet_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faith_n alone_o as_o be_v fruitful_a in_o repentance_n neither_o can_v this_o faith_n be_v so_o easy_o see_v and_o discern_v in_o itself_o but_o only_o by_o the_o fruit_n that_o spring_v from_o it_o which_o necessary_o infer_v this_o good_a tree_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o they_o because_o these_o being_n more_o sensible_a they_o may_v be_v more_o easy_o apply_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n &_o also_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n four_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o work_v peace_n of_o conscience_n as_o our_o often_o humble_v of_o ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o 13._o luk._n 1._o 53._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o esa_n 57_o 15._o pro._n 28._o 13._o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n whereby_o our_o stony_a heart_n be_v break_v and_o our_o spirit_n make_v contrite_a our_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o god_n and_o earnest_n crave_v of_o pardon_n for_o they_o see_v our_o faith_n will_v assure_v we_o and_o answerable_o our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v with_o we_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n that_o humble_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v be_v exalt_v that_o be_v empty_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o hunger_a after_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v that_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n will_v dwell_v with_o we_o and_o bring_v his_o peace_n unto_o we_o be_v of_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o final_o that_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n see_v it_o stand_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7_o 8._o faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n of_o which_o we_o have_v experience_n in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v afflict_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n with_o terror_n of_o conscience_n use_v this_o mean_n to_o quiet_v it_o and_o get_v peace_n i_o acknowledge_v say_v he_o my_o sin_n 5._o psal_n 32._o 4_o 5._o unto_o thou_o and_o my_o iniquity_n have_v i_o not_o hide_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n last_o the_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o love_v we_o see_v his_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v this_o love_n in_o we_o and_o be_v that_o divine_a fire_n and_o flame_n from_o which_o this_o heat_n come_v for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v and_o this_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o will_v make_v we_o careful_a to_o keep_v our_o conscience_n unspotted_a of_o any_o know_a sin_n and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n from_o which_o sense_n of_o our_o mutual_a love_n will_v spring_v peace_n unspeakable_a we_o rest_v secure_o upon_o he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o 15._o col._n 3._o 14_o 15._o all_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n and_o let_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n rule_n in_o your_o heart_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n
understanding_n the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n our_o foolish_a fantasy_n and_o conceit_n our_o earthly_a mindedness_n and_o all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a thought_n that_o we_o may_v check_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o motion_n and_o kill_v this_o viperous_a brood_n before_o they_o come_v to_o growth_n &_o strength_n mortify_v the_o frowardness_n and_o perverseness_n of_o our_o will_n the_o corruption_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n especial_o our_o self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n unjust_a anger_n and_o desire_v of_o revenge_n carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o uncleanness_n intemperance_n ambition_n pride_n covetousness_n and_o voluptuousness_n let_v we_o hold_v our_o eye_n and_o ear_n our_o tongue_n and_o taste_n and_o all_o other_o our_o sense_n under_o covenant_n and_o make_v all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a sight_n all_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a speech_n all_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o us._n quicken_v we_o in_o the_o innerman_n and_o frame_v we_o in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o thy_o heavenly_a will_n make_v we_o such_o as_o thou_o will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v and_o renew_v thy_o own_o image_n in_o we_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o let_v we_o no_o more_o defile_v and_o deface_v it_o with_o our_o corruption_n let_v we_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v guide_v by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n and_o yield_v cheerful_a obedience_n unto_o all_o the_o motion_n thereof_o not_o grieve_v it_o by_o check_v and_o quench_v they_o or_o put_v they_o off_o by_o delay_n to_o another_o time_n let_v we_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n not_o devide_v those_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v conjoin_v and_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_o and_o continual_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n enrich_v we_o plentiful_o with_o all_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o sanctify_a spirit_n as_o faith_n hope_n humility_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n yea_o let_v we_o daily_o thrive_v in_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o not_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n but_o grow_v up_o towards_o perfection_n from_o childhood_n to_o a_o ripe_a age_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o with_o these_o our_o prayer_n and_o suit_n we_o do_v with_o like_a humble_a heartiness_n join_v thy_o praise_n and_o our_o thanksgiving_n for_o thy_o manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n or_o estate_n for_o thy_o undeserued_a love_n whereby_o thou_o have_v of_o thy_o free_a and_o mere_a grace_n elect_v create_v redeem_v call_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o preserve_v we_o unto_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o hope_v of_o a_o better_a life_n for_o our_o present_a peace_n and_o prosperity_n health_n food_n apparel_n sufficiency_n of_o all_o temporal_a benefit_n and_o contentedness_n in_o they_o and_o especial_o for_o cause_v we_o so_o long_o to_o enjoy_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o gospel_n with_o such_o liberty_n and_o safety_n for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n this_o night_n past_a and_o this_o day_n hitherto_o and_o enable_v we_o by_o our_o rest_n and_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n o_o lord_n we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thou_o for_o these_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o mercy_n and_o be_v sorry_a and_o ashamed_a that_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o thankful_a have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n and_o now_o lord_n see_v in_o thou_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o continue_v thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n still_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o this_o day_n receive_v we_o into_o thy_o keep_n watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o providence_n and_o preserve_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o power_n from_o all_o danger_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a and_o from_o all_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n let_v we_o set_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o seek_v and_o serve_v thou_o and_o propound_v thy_o glory_n unto_o ourselves_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o so_o direct_a and_o order_v they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v upon_o all_o occasion_n further_o and_o advance_v it_o and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o if_o thou_o do_v not_o build_v the_o house_n we_o shall_v but_o labour_v in_o vain_a to_o build_v it_o o_o lord_n bless_v we_o all_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o joint_a good_a of_o the_o whole_a family_n and_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o particular_a that_o find_v thy_o blessing_n upon_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n we_o may_v with_o more_o courage_n and_o comfort_n be_v faithful_a and_o painful_a in_o they_o set_a thy_o fear_n always_o before_o we_o and_o let_v we_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o course_n careful_o and_o conscionable_o as_o in_o thy_o sight_n and_o presence_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o bless_v together_o with_o we_o thy_o whole_a church_n this_o especial_o in_o which_o we_o live_v our_o gracious_a king_n and_o noble_a prince_n the_o prince_n and_o princess_n palatine_n with_o all_o their_o issue_n the_o council_n magistrate_n minister_n and_o the_o whole_a people_n of_o this_o land_n the_o afflict_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o whole_a family_n with_o all_o other_o our_o friend_n kindred_n and_o acquaintance_n beseech_v thou_o to_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o all_o and_o to_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o our_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o present_a comfort_n and_o future_a happiness_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n we_o conclude_v our_o prayer_n say_v as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o nature_n glorious_a and_o full_a of_o majesty_n infinite_a in_o goodness_n wisdom_n power_n bounty_n truth_n and_o all_o perfection_n most_o just_a in_o all_o thy_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n find_v and_o feel_v ourselves_o load_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n do_v come_v unto_o thou_o for_o ease_n and_o be_v sick_a in_o sin_n even_o unto_o the_o death_n do_v flee_v unto_o thou_o the_o alone_a physician_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ease_v and_o cure_v and_o do_v here_o lay_v open_a before_o thou_o our_o miserable_a estate_n and_o condition_n that_o thou_o may_v magnify_v thy_o mercy_n in_o our_o recovery_n we_o confess_v our_o hereditary_a disease_n and_o that_o original_a leprosy_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v infect_v and_o corrupt_v even_o in_o our_o first_o conception_n and_o so_o disable_v unto_o thy_o service_n that_o we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n nor_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v into_o our_o heart_n a_o desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o miserable_a thraldom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n our_o wisdom_n be_v enmity_n against_o thou_o and_o we_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o that_o knowledge_n which_o thy_o spirit_n reveal_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v only_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o our_o conscience_n be_v load_v with_o dead_a work_n our_o will_n crooked_a and_o rebellious_a still_o resist_v all_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n our_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n our_o affection_n desire_n and_o passion_n so_o disorder_v and_o poison_v with_o natural_a corruption_n that_o they_o be_v become_v filthy_a and_o loathsome_a sink_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n the_o ready_a instrument_n of_o our_o defile_a soul_n for_o the_o act_n of_o all_o abominable_a wickedness_n so_o that_o be_v through_o his_o natural_a corruption_n a_o sinful_a generation_n and_o viperous_a brood_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v that_o thou_o shall_v reject_v and_o pursue_v we_o with_o thy_o wrath_n though_o we_o be_v free_a from_o all_o other_o sin_n save_v those_o alone_o whereof_o we_o be_v guilty_a as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v and_o yet_o alas_o we_o have_v not_o stay_v here_o but_o have_v add_v unto_o this_o our_o original_a sin_n innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n by_o break_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n thereof_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o in_o the_o omission_n of_o all_o duty_n therein_o require_v and_o in_o the_o commission_n of_o the_o vice_n and_o sin_n therein_o forbid_v whereby_o we_o have_v make_v
jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n one_o true_a and_o everlasting_a god_n we_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o perfection_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o evening_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n most_o high_a and_o holy_a most_o dreadful_a and_o glorious_a in_o thy_o might_n and_o majesty_n unto_o all_o creature_n terrible_a and_o like_a a_o consume_a fire_n unto_o all_o impenitent_a sinner_n but_o a_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o in_o jesus_n christ_n thou_o have_v command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n and_o have_v encourage_v we_o hereunto_o by_o thy_o most_o gracious_a and_o free_a promise_n that_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n there_o thou_o will_v be_v present_a among_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o hear_v their_o suit_n and_o relieve_v their_o want_n in_o obedience_n to_o which_o commandment_n and_o in_o some_o assurance_n of_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n we_o thy_o poor_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n do_v here_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n humble_o prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n acknowledge_v ourselves_o guilty_a of_o innumerable_a sin_n and_o thereby_o liable_a to_o as_o many_o fearful_a punishment_n but_o yet_o in_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n and_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o thy_o promise_n plead_v for_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n we_o confess_v unto_o thou_o that_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n have_v all_o the_o faculty_n and_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n so_o whole_o defile_v with_o original_a corruption_n that_o we_o be_v utter_o disable_v for_o thy_o service_n and_o prone_a unto_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o have_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n multiply_v against_o thou_o our_o actual_a transgression_n by_o break_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n thereof_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n we_o be_v natural_o full_a of_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n neither_o know_v thou_o nor_o thy_o truth_n and_o after_o that_o thou_o have_v cause_v the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o shine_v unto_o we_o for_o many_o year_n our_o mind_n be_v still_o full_a of_o darkness_n we_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n and_o continue_v child_n in_o understanding_n when_o we_o shall_v be_v of_o ripe_a age_n not_o strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n neither_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o mean_n be_v we_o rich_a in_o knowledge_n and_o in_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n we_o be_v full_a of_o infidelity_n and_o doubt_v and_o negligent_a in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o faith_n shall_v be_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v and_o be_v full_a also_o of_o impenitency_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o do_v both_o seldom_o and_o slight_o bewail_v our_o sin_n past_a and_o but_o weak_o and_o unconstant_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o amend_v our_o life_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v we_o be_v ready_a to_o trust_v in_o the_o creature_n more_o than_o in_o thou_o the_o creator_n and_o can_v as_o we_o ought_v rest_n upon_o thy_o power_n and_o promise_n in_o the_o absence_n of_o inferior_a mean_n we_o be_v apt_a to_o forget_v thou_o when_o thou_o most_o remember_v we_o and_o the_o more_o that_o we_o abound_v with_o thy_o blessing_n the_o less_o mindful_a we_o be_v of_o thou_o from_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o we_o have_v love_v the_o world_n and_o earthly_a thing_n more_o than_o thou_o and_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o have_v prefer_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n before_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n be_v ready_a to_o hazard_v these_o rather_o than_o to_o forgo_v they_o we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n and_o have_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o sow_v unto_o the_o flesh_n of_o which_o we_o can_v reap_v nothing_o but_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o have_v set_v our_o heart_n so_o much_o upon_o carnal_a vanity_n that_o they_o easy_o draw_v they_o away_o from_o thou_o we_o do_v not_o patient_o and_o constant_o hope_v and_o wait_v for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o thy_o promise_n though_o we_o have_v great_a experience_n of_o thy_o power_n truth_n and_o goodness_n towards_o us._n we_o be_v cold_a or_o lukewarm_a in_o our_o zeal_n and_o have_v not_o with_o any_o fervency_n advance_v the_o mean_n of_o thy_o glory_n nor_o remove_v the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o be_v hinder_v our_o rejoice_v be_v more_o in_o the_o flesh_n then_o in_o the_o spirit_n in_o worldly_a thing_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n more_o than_o in_o thou_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a joy_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o thy_o present_a favour_n and_o expectation_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n we_o be_v ungrateful_a unto_o thou_o for_o thy_o manifold_a benefit_n and_o oftentimes_o when_o we_o praise_v thou_o it_o be_v with_o our_o lip_n only_o and_o not_o with_o inward_a joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o do_v not_o approve_v our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n unto_o thou_o by_o our_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n but_o have_v be_v negligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o we_o may_v give_v glory_n to_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o all_o we_o do_v be_v maim_v and_o imperfect_a full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o stain_v with_o many_o corruption_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o murmur_v and_o repine_v in_o our_o least_o affliction_n and_o do_v not_o bear_v thy_o fatherly_a correction_n with_o patience_n and_o thankfulness_n be_v more_o sensible_a of_o the_o smart_n then_o of_o our_o sin_n which_o have_v cause_v it_o and_o look_v more_o to_o the_o rod_n then_o unto_o thy_o hand_n which_o thereby_o chastize_v we_o for_o our_o amendment_n we_o do_v not_o fear_v to_o displease_v thou_o by_o our_o sin_n nor_o avoid_v thy_o anger_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n or_o if_o we_o do_v fear_v thou_o at_o all_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o for_o thy_o mercy_n as_o to_o avoid_v thy_o judgement_n we_o have_v not_o adorn_v ourselves_o with_o humility_n and_o meekness_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n but_o be_v full_a of_o spiritual_a pride_n arrogate_a unto_o ourselves_o those_o gift_n we_o have_v not_o and_o overween_a those_o we_o have_v or_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n of_o they_o unto_o ourselves_o which_o be_v only_o due_a to_o thou_o we_o be_v negligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o do_v not_o perform_v they_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n but_o either_o neglect_v they_o upon_o every_o slight_a occasion_n or_o do_v they_o without_o due_a preparation_n cold_o and_o formal_o without_o any_o fervency_n of_o zeal_n respect_v thy_o glory_n or_o our_o spiritual_a good_a we_o have_v often_o take_v thy_o holy_a name_n in_o vain_a and_o abuse_v thy_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o profane_v thy_o sabbath_n not_o do_v thy_o will_n only_o on_o thy_o holy_a day_n but_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n walk_v in_o our_o own_o way_n and_o seek_v our_o own_o carnal_a delight_n we_o have_v also_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n charity_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o by_o all_o which_o and_o many_o other_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o thy_o wrath_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v just_o deserve_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o to_o be_v overwhelm_v with_o all_o thy_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v o_o lord_n our_o god_n affect_v our_o heart_n with_o son-like_a sorrow_n because_o we_o have_v so_o much_o and_o often_o displease_v thou_o our_o gracious_a father_n and_o let_v we_o be_v grieve_v in_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o be_v so_o little_o grieve_v for_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v pierce_v our_o saviour_n and_o grieve_v thy_o good_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o us._n and_o further_a we_o beseech_v thou_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n to_o remit_v and_o forgive_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o wash_v we_o clean_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o they_o all_o that_o they_o may_v neither_o deprive_v we_o of_o thy_o love_n and_o manifold_a blessing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a nor_o expose_v we_o to_o thy_o wrath_n and_o fearful_a punishment_n and_o not_o only_o remit_v our_o sin_n and_o heal_v our_o soul_n but_o speak_v comfortable_o to_o our_o conscience_n by_o the_o secret_a voice_n of_o thy_o spirit_n as_o once_o thy_o son_n do_v to_o the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n son_n be_v of_o good_a
comfort_n your_o sin_n be_v forgive_v you_o strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o let_v we_o labour_v earnest_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o confirm_v that_o so_o without_o waver_v and_o doubt_v we_o may_v apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o let_v we_o not_o weaken_v and_o wound_v it_o with_o sin_n commit_v against_o our_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o nourish_v it_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o heir_n of_o that_o heavenly_a inheritance_n reserve_v for_o thy_o saint_n and_o let_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v so_o by_o demeaning_a ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o beseem_v thy_o son_n let_v we_o love_n reverence_n and_o obey_v thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o think_v all_o too_o little_a which_o we_o can_v do_v or_o suffer_v for_o thy_o sake_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v express_v our_o love_n towards_o thou_o let_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n be_v zealous_a of_o thy_o glory_n rejoice_v when_o it_o be_v magnify_v and_o grieve_v when_o it_o be_v neglect_v either_o by_o ourselves_o or_o other_o let_v we_o not_o hazard_v our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n by_o wilful_a sin_v for_o the_o gain_v of_o the_o whole_a world_n but_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a give_v unto_o we_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o replenish_v our_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o favour_n let_v we_o undoubted_o expect_v the_o performance_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o christ_n even_o when_o thou_o seem_v to_o delay_v they_o especial_o that_o main_n promise_v of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n and_o have_v this_o hope_n let_v we_o daily_o purge_v ourselves_o as_o he_o also_o be_v pure_a but_o especial_o give_v we_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o faith_n in_o true_a hearty_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n bewail_v our_o sin_n past_a hate_v our_o present_a corruption_n which_o still_o hang_v upon_o we_o and_o both_o purpose_v and_o serious_o endeavour_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o not_o defer_v our_o repentance_n from_o day_n to_o day_n but_o see_v the_o necessity_n thereof_o unto_o salvation_n let_v we_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n let_v we_o not_o harden_v our_o heart_n but_o turn_v unto_o thou_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n let_v we_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n renew_v also_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o have_v a_o earnest_n and_o serious_a study_n of_o please_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o repentance_n see_v our_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a but_o let_v we_o aspire_v to_o the_o high_a perfection_n hate_v sin_n with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n and_o bewail_v it_o with_o bitter_a grief_n final_o let_v we_o constant_o persevere_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n and_o have_v begin_v in_o it_o let_v we_o continue_v it_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n and_o as_o we_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o we_o yield_v unto_o thou_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o especial_o for_o all_o thy_o spiritual_a grace_n concern_v eternal_a life_n and_o above_o all_o for_o that_o inestimable_a pledge_n of_o thy_o love_n thy_o dear_a and_o only_a son_n who_o thou_o have_v give_v to_o the_o death_n that_o he_o may_v free_v we_o from_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o purchase_v for_o we_o everlasting_a happiness_n we_o praise_v thou_o for_o that_o thou_o have_v watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o this_o day_n past_a preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n and_o blessing_n we_o in_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n we_o beseech_v thou_o holy_a father_n to_o continue_v with_o our_o thankfulness_n thy_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o care_v over_o us._n take_v we_o this_o night_n into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n and_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o providence_n wake_v and_o sleep_v and_o thereby_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n and_o from_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a especial_o of_o that_o rage_a and_o roar_a lion_n the_o devil_n who_o seek_v all_o advantage_n to_o work_v our_o destruction_n let_v we_o not_o sleep_v like_o other_o the_o sleep_n of_o sin_n which_o bring_v death_n but_o let_v we_o still_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n that_o we_o may_v always_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n and_o have_v our_o account_n continual_o in_o readiness_n that_o when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n we_o may_v with_o comfort_n appear_v before_o our_o judge_n preserve_v we_o in_o the_o dark_a from_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o day_n and_o night_n behave_v ourselves_o as_o in_o thy_o sight_n and_o presence_n make_v no_o less_o conscience_n of_o secret_a sin_n then_o of_o those_o which_o be_v open_a and_o manifest_a let_v we_o while_o our_o body_n rest_n have_v our_o mind_n exercise_v with_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o let_v they_o be_v so_o season_v with_o thy_o grace_n and_o guide_v by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v not_o in_o our_o sleep_n give_v way_n to_o sinful_a thought_n and_o vain_a imagination_n give_v unto_o we_o such_o quiet_a and_o moderate_a rest_n that_o our_o body_n may_v thereby_o be_v refresh_v and_o their_o decay_a strength_n repair_v and_o so_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v our_o sleep_n unto_o we_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o mean_n of_o preserve_v our_o health_n and_o of_o make_v we_o more_o fit_a for_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n hear_v we_o gracious_a god_n in_o all_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o know_v needful_a not_o only_o unto_o we_o but_o also_o to_o all_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o especial_o such_o as_o be_v of_o this_o church_n the_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o whole_a people_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n we_o conclude_v our_o prayer_n as_o he_o himself_o have_v teach_v we_o say_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o evening_n o_o immortal_a invisible_a and_o only_o true_a god_n most_o wise_a mighty_a just_a and_o merciful_a holy_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o he_o our_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n thou_o have_v in_o thy_o word_n invite_v sinner_n to_o come_v unto_o thou_o promise_v that_o if_o we_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n if_o we_o lay_v they_o open_a thou_o will_v hide_v they_o and_o if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v they_o thou_o will_v show_v thyself_o faithful_a and_o righteous_a in_o forgive_a they_o we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n be_v load_v with_o sin_n and_o misery_n do_v here_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o thou_o and_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n sue_v unto_o thou_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n we_o confess_v unto_o thou_o holy_a father_n that_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n both_o of_o that_o corruption_n in_o which_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o of_o innumerable_a actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v violate_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o so_o make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n thereof_o and_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n the_o which_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n be_v much_o aggravate_v in_o that_o we_o have_v long_o live_v without_o any_o sense_n of_o it_o or_o any_o desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o but_o take_v all_o our_o delight_n in_o displease_v thy_o majesty_n and_o in_o perform_v cheerful_a service_n unto_o sin_n and_o satan_n yea_o lord_n after_o that_o thou_o of_o thy_o free_a grace_n have_v give_v we_o a_o sight_n of_o our_o
sect._n 1._o what_o extraordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o 539_o 2_o what_o ordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o 541_o 3_o of_o the_o difficulty_n of_o this_o religious_a exercise_n 542_o 4_o the_o singular_a profit_n of_o ordinary_a meditation_n 543_o 5_o that_o this_o meditation_n be_v effectual_a for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o heart_n 544_o 6_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v very_o necessary_a 546_o cap._n xvi_o answer_n to_o diverse_a objection_n make_v against_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n 547_o sect._n 1._o the_o objection_n of_o difficulty_n acknowledge_v and_o answer_v 547_o 2_o the_o objection_n of_o natural_a want_n and_o weakness_n in_o perform_v this_o exercise_n answer_v 548_o 3_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o matter_n to_o meditate_v upon_o 548_o 4_o other_o hindrance_n remoove_v 549_o 5_o that_o company_n and_o worldly_a business_n shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n 549_o cap._n xvii_o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o meditation_n as_o the_o place_n time_n and_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n 552_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o place_n of_o meditation_n 552_o 2_o of_o the_o time_n that_o it_o must_v not_o be_v continual_a but_o as_o we_o get_v fit_a opportunity_n 552_o 3_o of_o the_o fit_a time_n for_o meditation_n 553_o 4_o of_o constancy_n in_o this_o exercise_n 554_o 5_o of_o the_o disposition_n and_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n 555_o cap._n xviii_o of_o our_o entrance_n into_o meditation_n by_o due_a preparation_n 557_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o preparation_n be_v necessary_a and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 557_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o prepare_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 558_o 3_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o meditation_n and_o what_o choice_n ought_v to_o be_v make_v of_o it_o 559_o 4._o to_o the_o ten_o that_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o and_o all_o point_n of_o christian_a religion_n contain_v in_o they_o be_v fit_a matter_n of_o meditation_n 560_o 10._o rule_n direct_v we_o in_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o fit_a matter_n for_o our_o meditation_n 569_o 11_o that_o we_o must_v conclude_v our_o preparation_n with_o prayer_n 570_o cap._n xix_o of_o our_o progress_n and_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n 572_o sect._n 1_o 2._o that_o we_o must_v proceed_v orderly_o in_o this_o exercise_n and_o how_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 572_o 3_o that_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o must_v chief_o respect_v our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n our_o life_n and_o action_n 576_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v though_o we_o can_v at_o the_o first_o feel_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o meditation_n 577_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v feel_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o a_o lively_a sense_n of_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v 578_o 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n 580_o cap._n xx._n a_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n 582_o sect._n 1._o what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 582_o 2_o of_o the_o matter_n form_n and_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o first_o of_o humiliation_n 584_o 3_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o consist_v in_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n 586_o 4_o of_o the_o final_a cause_n subject_n and_o property_n of_o repentance_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o and_o comparison_n illustrate_v it_o 587_o 5_o of_o the_o kind_n of_o repentance_n ordinary_a and_o extraordinary_a 588_o cap._n xxi_o how_o we_o must_v work_v the_o former_a point_n upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 590_o sect._n 1._o how_o our_o heart_n be_v to_o be_v affect_v with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o practice_v this_o duty_n of_o repentance_n 590_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o motive_n persuade_v to_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n in_o the_o several_a part_n thereof_o 597_o cap._n xxii_o of_o diverse_a special_a mean_n whereby_o the_o point_n meditate_a be_v wrought_v upon_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n 598_o sect._n 1_o 2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n whereof_o examination_n confession_n complaint_n hearty_a wish_v to_o have_v our_o want_n supply_v acknowledgement_n of_o impotency_n petition_n enforcement_n confidence_n congratulation_n and_o recommendation_n 598_o cap._n xxiii_o of_o the_o three_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v consideration_n and_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n 605_o sect._n 1._o how_o consideration_n and_o examination_n differ_v 605_o 2_o of_o examination_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 605_o 3_o that_o we_o be_v chief_o to_o examine_v ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o first_o our_o original_a corruption_n 607_o 4_o of_o examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o actual_a transgression_n according_a to_o the_o law_n 607_o 5_o how_o we_o must_v aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o circumstance_n 609_o 6_o that_o it_o be_v a_o profitable_a course_n to_o keep_v a_o register_n or_o catalogue_n of_o our_o special_a sin_n and_o of_o the_o manifold_a fruit_n that_o will_v arise_v out_o of_o it_o 610_o 7_o of_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o punishment_n 612_o 8_o of_o the_o end_n of_o this_o examination_n and_o time_n when_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v 612_o 9_o a_o complaint_n of_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 613_o cap._n xxiiii_o diverse_a effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o this_o exercise_n of_o examination_n 614_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o duty_n be_v require_v in_o the_o scripture_n 614_o 2_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n of_o examination_n 615_o 3_o 4._o that_o this_o exercise_n be_v very_o necessary_a 616_o cap._n xxv_o of_o the_o four_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v walk_v daily_o with_o god_n 619_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o be_v always_o in_o god_n presence_n 619_o 2_o that_o it_o will_v be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n if_o we_o will_v always_o set_v god_n before_o us._n 620_o 3_o that_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n presence_n will_v effectual_o move_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n 622_o cap._n xxvi_o of_o the_o last_o mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v experimental_a knowledge_n 623_o sect._n 1._o what_o this_o experimental_a knowledge_n be_v and_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o show_v in_o many_o example_n 623_o 2_o the_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o our_o own_o estate_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o diverse_a and_o contrary_a course_n 625_o 3_o that_o no_o knowledge_n be_v to_o be_v compare_v with_o this_o of_o experience_n 626_o cap._n xxvii_o that_o prayer_n be_v a_o singular_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 628_o sect._n 1._o that_o nothing_o more_o than_o prayer_n make_v we_o godly_a and_o religious_a 628_o 2_o that_o prayer_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v all_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n 629_o 3_o that_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n be_v singular_a help_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n 629_o cap._n xxviii_o of_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o other_o religious_a writing_n 631_o sect._n 1._o who_o be_v to_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o this_o duty_n of_o read_v 631_o 2_o that_o we_o be_v chief_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o read_v and_o study_v of_o the_o scripture_n 632_o 3_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v the_o obscurity_n of_o the_o scripture_n 633_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o read_v the_o scripture_n only_o but_o also_o other_o religious_a writing_n 635_o 5_o special_a direction_n for_o the_o choice_n of_o fit_a author_n which_o may_v help_v we_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n 636_o cap._n xxix_o of_o our_o preparation_n to_o this_o exercise_n of_o read_v and_o what_o be_v require_v in_o it_o 638_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v come_v with_o reverence_n to_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o bring_v faith_n unto_o it_o 638_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v bring_v 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righteousness_n but_o in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a and_o in_o our_o sanctification_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v but_o begin_v spot_a and_o imperfect_a in_o this_o life_n but_o yet_o be_v grow_v towards_o purity_n and_o perfection_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a while_o have_v the_o imperfection_n cover_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o the_o spot_n and_o stain_v of_o it_o wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n so_o that_o the_o good_a conscience_n be_v the_o peaceable_a conscience_n only_o which_o witness_v good_a thing_n unto_o we_o as_o most_o near_o resemble_v the_o conscience_n of_o adam_n in_o the_o first_o creation_n whilst_o he_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n which_o only_o justify_v he_o and_o his_o action_n and_o thereby_o comfort_v and_o strengthen_v he_o in_o god_n service_n and_o never_o accuse_v 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worldly_a prosperity_n and_o sing_v unto_o it_o the_o bewitch_a song_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o if_o conscience_n will_v needs_o start_v up_o and_o be_v meddle_v either_o accuse_v or_o condemn_v they_o for_o sin_n or_o terrify_v and_o torment_v they_o with_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n due_a unto_o it_o then_o do_v they_o corrupt_v this_o judge_n and_o witness_v with_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o when_o they_o can_v be_v rid_v of_o their_o jailor_n but_o they_o must_v needs_o go_v abroad_o under_o his_o custody_n they_o will_v make_v he_o drink_v with_o these_o allure_a cup_n of_o worldly_a delight_n that_o they_o may_v have_v more_o liberty_n to_o do_v what_o they_o listen_v without_o check_n and_o controlment_n and_o thus_o when_o conscience_n grow_v melancholy_a through_o the_o neglect_n of_o duty_n they_o cheer_v it_o again_o that_o it_o may_v still_o go_v on_o with_o they_o in_o carnal_a course_n by_o feast_v and_o revel_v music_n and_o merry_a company_n sport_v and_o 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speak_v much_o to_o little_a purpose_n cap._n xv._o of_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v to_o the_o faithful_a §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o thing_n which_o it_o witness_v be_v pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o so_o much_o general_o of_o the_o matter_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n testify_v namely_o peace_n and_o good_a thing_n and_o of_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o give_v witness_v to_o wit_n true_o and_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n wherein_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o bring_v diverse_o differ_v from_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o ill_a conscience_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v more_o particular_o of_o the_o good_a thing_n whereof_o it_o give_v evidence_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o first_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o true_o and_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n that_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o we_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n not_o by_o any_o satisfaction_n which_o ourselves_o have_v make_v or_o any_o worthiness_n in_o we_o for_o which_o god_n shall_v accept_v we_o above_o other_o but_o only_o out_o of_o our_o assurance_n of_o faith_n which_o persuade_v we_o that_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n for_o the_o alone_a merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n have_v forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o the_o face_n of_o his_o best_a 17._o mat._n 3._o 17._o belove_a in_o who_o only_o he_o be_v well_o please_v upon_o which_o ground_n a_o good_a conscience_n give_v comfortable_a evidence_n not_o only_a when_o we_o please_v our_o self_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o and_o in_o our_o cheerful_a obedience_n and_o best_a service_n which_o we_o perform_v to_o god_n but_o also_o when_o we_o see_v and_o feel_v our_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n our_o slip_n fall_n and_o manifold_a fayling_n in_o our_o best_a action_n because_o it_o give_v evidence_n according_a to_o the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v ground_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o not_o upon_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o therefore_o can_v be_v overthrow_v by_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n our_o corruption_n and_o unworthiness_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n say_v that_o baptism_n do_v save_v we_o not_o the_o put_v away_o of_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o answer_n of_o a_o good_a 21._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 21._o conscience_n towards_o god_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ._n which_o answer_n be_v nothing_o but_o this_o that_o when_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o law_n lay_v sin_n to_o our_o charge_n and_o require_v obedience_n the_o conscience_n give_v in_o evidence_n that_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n and_o in_o our_o stead_n have_v do_v all_o which_o be_v require_v of_o us._n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v unto_o we_o our_o sanctification_n and_o as_o the_o conscience_n thus_o bear_v witness_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o reconciliation_n so_o also_o of_o our_o sanctification_n namely_o that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n we_o be_v become_v servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o not_o only_o deliver_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o fin_n but_o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n power_n and_o dominion_n of_o it_o so_o that_o though_o it_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o a_o traitorous_a slave_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o reign_n and_o rule_v in_o we_o as_o in_o time_n past_a and_o though_o we_o be_v not_o whole_o free_v from_o all_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n nor_o can_v perform_v unto_o god_n that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o our_o conscience_n give_v in_o evidence_n with_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o part_n sanctify_v and_o shall_v in_o god_n good_a time_n have_v this_o work_n thorough_o perfect_v and_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n we_o hate_v the_o evil_n we_o do_v and_o love_v the_o good_a we_o do_v not_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n even_o when_o we_o 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o be_v lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n that_o we_o desire_v and_o resolve_v to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o have_v our_o desire_n satisfy_v and_o consequent_o that_o we_o perform_v that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n which_o god_n require_v and_o be_v through_o christ_n accept_v of_o he_o in_o which_o regard_n we_o may_v say_v with_o paul_n from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n that_o we_o have_v live_v with_o all_o good_a conscience_n until_o this_o day_n again_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v our_o warrant_n for_o all_o our_o action_n testify_v unto_o we_o that_o what_o we_o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o have_v do_v and_o be_v about_o to_o do_v be_v command_v of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v comfort_v in_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o have_v perform_v 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find_v that_o we_o have_v it_o then_o be_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o it_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v preserve_v and_o keep_v safe_a so_o precious_a a_o jewel_n the_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v get_v a_o good_a conscience_n if_o we_o want_v it_o be_v diverse_a the_o first_o be_v in_o our_o judgement_n high_o to_o esteem_v it_o as_o one_o of_o god_n special_a grace_n and_o rich_a gift_n and_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o love_v and_o desire_v it_o above_o all_o earthly_a thing_n and_o so_o will_v the_o lord_n be_v more_o willing_a to_o bestow_v it_o upon_o we_o when_o we_o esteem_v and_o desire_v it_o according_a to_o the_o worth_n and_o value_n of_o it_o and_o we_o also_o shall_v be_v more_o earnest_n in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o get_v it_o and_o more_o thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o it_o when_o we_o have_v obtain_v it_o now_o that_o we_o may_v esteem_v and_o desire_v this_o gift_n of_o god_n let_v we_o consider_v first_o that_o it_o be_v most_o 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assize_n in_o which_o respect_n if_o it_o condemn_v we_o not_o here_o then_o may_v we_o have_v confidence_n towards_o god_n that_o he_o will_v not_o condemn_v we_o hereafter_o as_o a_o 21._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 21._o comfortable_a and_o true_a friend_n it_o always_o bear_v we_o company_n encourage_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o and_o reprove_v we_o when_o we_o do_v amiss_o admonish_v and_o warn_v we_o to_o look_v to_o our_o foot_n when_o we_o walk_v in_o slippery_a place_n and_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o fall_v and_o to_o rise_v if_o we_o do_v fall_v for_o want_v of_o care_n in_o take_v warning_n by_o renew_v our_o repentance_n in_o our_o prosperity_n it_o be_v our_o guide_n to_o lead_v we_o on_o and_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o affliction_n it_o be_v our_o comforter_n which_o speak_v peace_n within_o do_v make_v we_o with_o patience_n and_o joy_n to_o bear_v all_o outward_a cross_n and_o calamity_n in_o time_n of_o peace_n or_o rather_o cessation_n of_o that_o conflict_n with_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n it_o be_v a_o faithful_a watchman_n which_o leave_v we_o to_o enjoy_v our_o rest_n and_o quiet_a when_o there_o be_v no_o danger_n but_o yet_o admonish_v we_o to_o sleep_v in_o our_o christian_a armour_n see_v they_o be_v not_o go_v but_o have_v only_o withdraw_v their_o force_n for_o their_o great_a advantage_n and_o in_o time_n of_o war_n 1._o si_fw-mi rectè_fw-la facies_fw-la hic_fw-la murus_fw-la abeneus_fw-la esto_fw-la nil_fw-la conscire_fw-la sibi_fw-la nulla_fw-la pallescere_fw-la culpa_fw-la horat._n ad_fw-la moecenet_n ep._n 1._o when_o the_o enemy_n approach_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o encounter_v we_o it_o not_o only_o sound_v the_o alarm_n that_o we_o may_v start_v up_o and_o stand_v in_o readiness_n but_o also_o be_v armour_n of_o proof_n and_o even_o a_o brazen_a wall_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o danger_n when_o they_o assault_v us._n final_o it_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n at_o all_o time_n and_o all_o place_n accompany_v the_o judge_n to_o the_o bench_n the_o lawyer_n to_o the_o bar_n the_o divine_a both_o in_o his_o study_n and_o pulpit_n the_o tradesman_n in_o his_o shop_n and_o the_o buyer_n and_o seller_n in_o the_o market_n teach_v and_o admonish_v they_o how_o they_o shall_v carry_v themselves_o in_o all_o case_n and_o both_o approve_v they_o when_o they_o perform_v their_o duty_n and_o rebuke_v they_o when_o for_o fear_n or_o favour_n glory_n or_o gain_v they_o do_v neglect_v it_o and_o from_o hence_o also_o the_o necessity_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n appear_v see_v it_o bring_v with_o it_o so_o much_o good_a of_o all_o which_o they_o be_v destitute_a that_o live_v without_o it_o yea_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o contrary_a evil_n have_v in_o they_o a_o witness_n that_o daily_o accuse_v they_o and_o a_o judge_n that_o condemn_v they_o no_o guide_n to_o lead_v they_o no_o friend_n to_o admonish_v they_o to_o encourage_v they_o in_o good_a or_o discourage_v they_o in_o evil_a neither_o can_v they_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n a_o good_a conscience_n 5._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o and_o faith_n unfeigned_a of_o which_o end_n they_o fail_v that_o be_v destitute_a of_o it_o and_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o fearful_a condemnation_n for_o if_o our_o corrupt_a conscience_n condemn_v we_o god_n the_o righteous_a and_o unpartial_a judge_n who_o be_v great_a than_o our_o conscience_n 20._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 20._o will_v much_o more_o condemn_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n john_n speak_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o obtain_v a_o good_a conscience_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o know_v the_o will_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o to_o apply_v what_o we_o know_v unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n for_o the_o conscience_n judge_v and_o witness_v with_o god_n for_o we_o or_o against_o we_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v know_v what_o he_o approve_v and_o condemn_v if_o we_o will_v have_v our_o judgement_n and_o evidence_n to_o agree_v with_o he_o otherwise_o our_o conscience_n be_v unjust_a and_o erroneous_a will_v judge_v unjust_o of_o our_o action_n and_o give_v in_o false_a evidence_n when_o we_o put_v ourselves_o upon_o they_o for_o trial_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o knowledge_n both_o of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o action_n according_a to_o which_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v whole_o conform_v so_o also_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o conscience_n whereby_o they_o discern_v whether_o they_o be_v right_a or_o crooked_a good_a or_o evil_n it_o be_v the_o municipal_a law_n for_o the_o peculiar_a government_n of_o god_n subject_n and_o the_o book_n of_o satute_n set_v out_o by_o our_o sovereign_n according_a to_o which_o conscience_n be_v bind_v to_o judge_v and_o give_v evidence_n which_o it_o can_v do_v unless_o it_o know_v and_o be_v able_a to_o examine_v our_o action_n according_a unto_o this_o law_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o conscience_n of_o ignorant_a man_n do_v in_o most_o thing_n mislead_v they_o into_o manifold_a error_n because_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o judge_v of_o their_o action_n according_a to_o god_n law_n which_o they_o know_v not_o but_o give_v sentence_n of_o they_o according_a to_o their_o own_o will_n humane_a tradition_n and_o their_o own_o invention_n superstitious_a conceit_n and_o good_a meaning_n and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o those_o who_o have_v some_o knowledge_n of_o god_n law_n do_v through_o negligence_n or_o profaneness_n
15._o 10._o grace_n see_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n 13._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o phil._n 2._o 13._o but_o it_o be_v god_n alone_o that_o work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o utility_n of_o humility_n and_o this_o be_v that_o humility_n which_o as_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o most_o excellent_a so_o unto_o we_o most_o profitable_a and_o therefore_o of_o we_o to_o be_v much_o esteem_v and_o earnest_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o desire_v it_o be_v most_o excellent_a as_o be_v the_o most_o beautiful_a ornament_n which_o make_v we_o appear_v glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o deck_v ourselves_o with_o it_o yea_o it_o adorn_v all_o other_o virtue_n make_v they_o as_o the_o foil_n the_o jewel_n be_v in_o themselves_o rich_a and_o beautiful_a much_o more_o precious_a and_o glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n it_o be_v most_o profitable_a also_o for_o when_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o become_v even_o with_o the_o earth_n we_o be_v thereby_o preserve_v from_o fall_v and_o when_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n yea_o if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o the_o lord_n will_v exalt_v we_o and_o if_o with_o the_o poor_a publican_n we_o 12._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o luk._n 18._o 12._o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v depart_v justify_v and_o find_v god_n faithful_a 9_o 1._o joh._n 1._o 9_o of_o his_o promise_n in_o forgive_a we_o our_o sin_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n humble_v yourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v lift_v you_o up_o and_o the_o apostle_n 35._o jam._n 4._o 10._o pro._n 15._o 35._o peter_n humble_v yourselves_o therefore_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v exalt_v you_o in_o due_a time_n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n exalt_v the_o humble_a by_o enrich_v they_o with_o all_o his_o gift_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a with_o temporal_a benefit_n for_o by_o humility_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v riches_n honour_n 4._o pro._n 22._o 4._o and_o life_n with_o spiritual_a grace_n for_o he_o resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v his_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o grace_n to_o the_o humble_a he_o fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a thing_n but_o send_v the_o proud_a empty_a away_o for_o he_o 2._o he_o psal_n 25._o 9_o mat_n 11._o 25._o pro._n 11._o 2._o teach_v they_o his_o way_n and_o reveal_v unto_o they_o the_o secret_n of_o his_o kingdom_n make_v they_o thereby_o wise_a unto_o their_o salvation_n he_o give_v they_o the_o grace_n of_o justification_n and_o the_o 28._o the_o luk_n 18._o 12._o mat._n 11._o 28._o forgiveness_n of_o of_o all_o their_o sin_n he_o make_v they_o 15._o they_o gen._n 32._o 10._o 1._o chro._n 29._o 15._o thankful_a in_o prosperity_n acknowledge_v themselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o david_n less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o that_o all_o the_o good_a which_o they_o have_v they_o have_v receive_v it_o from_o god_n and_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o also_o thankful_a 22._o thankful_a lam._n 3._o 22._o in_o great_a affliction_n acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o consume_v he_o bless_v they_o with_o his_o 29._o his_o esa_n 57_o 15._o job_n 22._o 29._o presence_n take_v delight_n to_o dwell_v with_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o so_o with_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n safegard_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a final_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v he_o crow_v humility_n with_o eternal_a glory_n and_o felicity_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o poor_a in_o spirit_n for_o they_o be_v the_o kingdom_n 3._o mat._n 5._o 3._o of_o heaven_n so_o that_o humility_n be_v not_o only_a itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a grace_n but_o the_o chief_a mean_n also_o of_o obtain_v all_o other_o grace_n see_v god_n give_v they_o only_o to_o the_o humble_a for_o they_o only_o shall_v have_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n best_a and_o most_o precious_a gift_n who_o will_v be_v thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o they_o those_o only_o be_v thankful_a who_o high_o esteem_v they_o and_o they_o alone_o make_v this_o estimate_n who_o have_v feel_v the_o want_n of_o they_o and_o earnest_o desire_v they_o and_o they_o and_o no_o other_o have_v thus_o do_v who_o be_v thorough_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o poverty_n emptiness_n and_o nakedness_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o humility_n and_o thus_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v with_o that_o love_n of_o this_o excellent_a and_o profitable_a grace_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v deck_v and_o adorn_v with_o it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v often_o and_o serious_o meditate_v upon_o god_n excellency_n and_o infiniteness_n in_o wisdom_n glory_n power_n justice_n and_o goodness_n and_o then_o the_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n will_v vanish_v like_o the_o light_n of_o a_o candle_n when_o the_o sun_n shine_v in_o its_o full_a brightness_n and_o our_o seem_a perfection_n which_o much_o please_v we_o when_o we_o behold_v it_o alone_o or_o compare_v it_o with_o other_o who_o come_v short_a of_o we_o will_v appear_v to_o be_v nothing_o but_o imperfection_n and_o we_o vile_a and_o of_o no_o worth_n in_o our_o own_o eye_n second_o let_v we_o compare_v our_o state_n as_o it_o be_v with_o that_o it_o be_v in_o our_o creation_n and_o there_o will_v be_v great_a cause_n of_o humiliation_n in_o the_o best_a gift_n and_o grace_n in_o we_o see_v they_o be_v but_o the_o ruin_n of_o a_o old_a building_n and_o like_o base_a worn-out_a rag_n of_o sumptuous_a apparel_n three_o let_v we_o compare_v our_o virtue_n and_o duty_n with_o that_o which_o the_o law_n require_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v have_v good_a cause_n to_o be_v cast_v down_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o imperfection_n when_o we_o see_v what_o perfection_n even_o upon_o the_o penalty_n of_o the_o curse_n it_o exact_v of_o us._n four_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o matter_n whereof_o we_o be_v make_v and_o into_o which_o we_o shall_v again_o be_v resolve_v and_o then_o may_v we_o in_o all_o humility_n say_v with_o job_n to_o corruption_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n and_o to_o the_o 14._o job_n 17._o 14._o worm_n thou_o be_v my_o mother_n and_o my_o sister_n yea_o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n and_o acknowledge_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o 27._o psal_n 22._o 6._o gen._n 18._o 27._o ash_n unworthy_a to_o appear_v in_o god_n presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n unto_o he_o five_o let_v we_o set_v our_o many_o and_o grievous_a sin_n before_o we_o our_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o our_o actual_a transgression_n both_o of_o omission_n and_o commission_n and_o withal_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o curse_v of_o the_o law_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o with_o the_o publican_n to_o cast_v down_o our_o eye_n and_o smite_v our_o breast_n and_o with_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n to_o cry_v out_o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n 18._o luk._n 18._o six_o with_o our_o grace_n and_o virtue_n let_v we_o compare_v our_o vice_n and_o corruption_n and_o so_o our_o few_o grain_n of_o gold_n will_v be_v cover_v with_o such_o a_o mass_n of_o dross_n our_o small_a quantity_n of_o good_a corn_n mix_v with_o so_o much_o chaff_n that_o our_o good_a part_n will_v not_o so_o much_o lift_v we_o up_o as_o our_o ill_n will_v pull_v down_o and_o humble_v we_o if_o we_o weigh_v they_o in_o the_o balance_n of_o a_o unpartial_a judgement_n seventh_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o have_v nothing_o but_o what_o we_o have_v receive_v 10._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o and_o 15._o 10._o and_o that_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v that_o we_o be_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o boast_v as_o though_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v they_o but_o retain_v the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o god_n grace_n unto_o ourselves_o let_v we_o return_v all_o the_o praise_n and_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o glory_n unto_o he_o who_o gift_n they_o be_v and_o not_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o proud_a owner_n but_o as_o humble_a and_o thankful_a debtor_n eight_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o what_o good_a thing_n soever_o be_v in_o we_o they_o be_v the_o lord_n talent_n of_o 2._o luk._n 16._o 2._o which_o we_o must_v give_v a_o account_n at_o
hand_n for_o evermore_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n of_o nature_n will_v suffer_v and_o not_o disable_v we_o through_o drowzinesse_n cause_v by_o want_n of_o sufficient_a sleep_n unto_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o therefore_o far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o that_o profess_v christianity_n to_o imitate_v the_o practice_n of_o carnal_a worldling_n who_o rise_v betimes_o upon_o the_o week_n day_n to_o go_v about_o their_o own_o business_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n day_n come_v lie_v long_o in_o bed_n and_o as_o they_o say_v take_v up_o their_o pennyworth_n of_o sleep_n in_o which_o they_o be_v scant_v by_o their_o earthly_a employment_n because_o they_o think_v it_o a_o idle_a time_n wherein_o they_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v save_v to_o make_v themselves_o ready_a and_o go_v to_o church_n but_o rather_o according_a to_o our_o profession_n let_v we_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n 38._o mar._n 1._o 35_o 38._o christ_n who_o do_v awake_v betimes_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n rise_v before_o day_n to_o pray_v and_o afterward_o preach_v in_o the_o synagogue_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o meditation_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n second_o be_v awaken_v out_o of_o sleep_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n settle_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v those_o religious_a and_o holy_a duty_n belong_v to_o every_o morning_n of_o which_o we_o have_v former_o speak_v but_o with_o these_o difference_n first_o that_o we_o respect_v in_o they_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o make_v special_a application_n of_o they_o unto_o that_o present_a occasion_n and_o second_o that_o we_o do_v in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o perform_v they_o with_o more_o ardent_a zeal_n and_o great_a devotion_n then_o at_o any_o other_o time_n for_o example_n we_o must_v awake_v with_o god_n and_o in_o our_o first_o thought_n set_v he_o before_o we_o and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n that_o we_o may_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n perform_v the_o peculiar_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n which_o that_o day_n above_o other_o he_o require_v of_o us._n and_o first_o we_o must_v devout_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n for_o preserve_v we_o the_o whole_a week_n and_o night_n pass_v from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n continue_v still_o unto_o we_o life_n liberty_n and_o all_o good_a mean_n and_o opportunity_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v yet_o once_o again_o to_o sanctify_v his_o sabbath_n by_o perform_v unto_o he_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n earnest_o desire_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o guide_v and_o lead_v we_o throughout_o the_o day_n follow_v that_o we_o may_v therein_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o such_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a manner_n as_o that_o all_o the_o service_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o he_o may_v be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o may_v whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o our_o brethren_n the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n after_o which_o short_a prayer_n we_o be_v to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o holy_a meditation_n the_o subject_n and_o matter_n whereof_o may_v be_v the_o infinite_a and_o inestimable_a love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n innumerable_a way_n show_v unto_o we_o but_o especial_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o as_o this_o day_n to_o arise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n in_o which_o we_o may_v enlarge_v ourselves_o as_o time_n and_o leisure_n will_v serve_v by_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o particular_a part_n of_o christ_n passion_n as_o his_o misery_n and_o affliction_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n his_o betray_n and_o apprehension_n his_o hale_v to_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o mortal_a man_n who_o be_v the_o sovereign_a judge_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n his_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v who_o be_v innocent_a that_o he_o may_v acquit_v we_o who_o be_v malefactor_n also_o how_o he_o be_v rail_v and_o spit_v upon_o scourge_v and_o torment_v clothe_v with_o purple_a and_o crown_v with_o thorn_n scorn_v and_o deride_v number_v among_o the_o wicked_a and_o crucify_v between_o two_o thief_n die_v the_o death_n the_o bitter_a ignominious_a and_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o in_o his_o soul_n bear_v and_o endure_v for_o our_o sake_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n much_o more_o heavy_a and_o intolerable_a than_o all_o his_o other_o suffering_n which_o make_v he_o in_o that_o his_o bitter_a agony_n to_o sweat_v water_n and_o blood_n and_o to_o cry_v out_o upon_o the_o cross_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o unto_o which_o we_o may_v add_v in_o our_o meditation_n 16._o job._n 3._o 16._o the_o 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little_a leaven_n will_v sour_a the_o whole_a lump_n or_o a_o little_a coloquintida_n will_v embitter_v and_o poison_v all_o our_o seem_a virtue_n and_o obedience_n they_o will_v on_o all_o occasion_n open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o let_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n as_o pledge_n and_o hostage_n give_v to_o satan_n to_o warrant_v his_o reentry_n when_o he_o please_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n to_o both_o table_n joint_o and_o to_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n which_o danger_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v resolve_v to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o all_o and_o every_o part_n of_o god_n will_v reveal_v either_o in_o the_o law_n or_o 74._o luk._n 1._o 74._o the_o gospel_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o law_n we_o must_v observe_v both_o table_n and_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n which_o god_n have_v command_v in_o they_o and_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v in_o 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as_o sin_n be_v more_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a so_o they_o must_v be_v resist_v and_o forsake_v with_o great_a zeal_n and_o endeavour_n but_o yet_o true_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n dispense_v with_o no_o degree_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o neglect_n of_o the_o least_o duty_n in_o their_o due_a place_n and_o time_n and_o though_o it_o respect_v chief_o the_o weighty_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o voluntary_o omit_v the_o least_o duty_n though_o it_o chief_o abhor_v whoredom_n sacrilege_n and_o perjury_n yet_o it_o yield_v not_o to_o wanton_a dalliance_n petty_a theft_n and_o idle_a oath_n and_o thus_o also_o if_o our_o obedience_n be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a then_o have_v we_o also_o respect_v to_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n and_o in_o they_o make_v like_o conscience_n of_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o other_o desire_v and_o indevor_v with_o no_o less_o care_n to_o repent_v unfeigned_o of_o our_o sin_n then_o to_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o no_o less_o strive_v to_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o corruption_n by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o to_o rise_v again_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n then_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o gilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o it_o and_o to_o rise_v at_o the_o latter_a day_n unto_o glory_n and_o happiness_n for_o if_o we_o divide_v these_o we_o shall_v do_v neither_o aright_o if_o we_o believe_v only_o and_o do_v not_o repent_v we_o be_v but_o carnal_a gospeler_n and_o presumptuous_a worldling_n and_o if_o our_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o great_a yet_o if_o we_o have_v not_o faith_n in_o christ_n this_o grief_n be_v to_o be_v grieve_v for_o see_v it_o be_v the_o forerunner_n of_o despair_n and_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o a_o worldly_a sorrow_n which_o bring_v death_n so_o that_o though_o we_o shall_v bewail_v our_o sin_n never_o so_o much_o and_o even_o melt_v and_o be_v whole_o resolve_v into_o tear_n yet_o shall_v we_o perish_v in_o our_o infidelity_n see_v it_o be_v not_o our_o tear_n but_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o purge_v and_o purify_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o reason_n persuade_v to_o universal_a obedience_n 1._o because_o god_n require_v it_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o yield_v this_o universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a reveal_v will_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o because_o god_n command_v 32._o deut._n 11._o 32._o it_o neither_o do_v he_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v keep_v his_o law_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o break_v it_o in_o other_o or_o in_o most_o thing_n and_o neglect_v it_o in_o some_o few_o see_v no_o prince_n will_v accept_v from_o his_o subject_n such_o obedience_n but_o all_o and_o every_o of_o his_o commandment_n without_o exception_n he_o bind_v we_o strict_o to_o observe_v all_o his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n which_o he_o set_v before_o we_o that_o whatsoever_o he_o command_v we_o we_o observe_v to_o do_v it_o neither_o add_v thereto_o 14._o and_o 12_o 32._o and_o 32._o 46._o and_o 28._o 14._o nor_o diminish_v from_o it_o that_o we_o set_v our_o heart_n to_o obey_v all_o the_o word_n of_o his_o law_n turn_v not_o therefrom_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n injoin_v his_o disciple_n to_o preach_v unto_o all_o nation_n teach_v they_o to_o observe_v all_o 20._o math._n 28._o 20._o thing_n whatsoever_o he_o command_v the_o which_o the_o apostle_n observe_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n keep_v in_o all_o thing_n a_o good_a conscience_n before_o god_n and_o live_v 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o honest_o before_o man_n and_o unto_o this_o total_a obedience_n to_o all_o god_n law_n do_v he_o restrain_v all_o his_o promise_n if_o say_v he_o thou_o will_v hearken_v diligent_o unto_o 1._o deut._n 28._o 1._o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n to_o observe_v and_o to_o do_v all_o his_o commandment_n then_o i_o will_v advance_v thou_o and_o all_o my_o blessing_n shall_v come_v upon_o thou_o etc._n etc._n whereas_o that_o which_o be_v but_o in_o part_n can_v expect_v no_o reward_n but_o rather_o deserve_a punishment_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o this_o case_n between_o the_o prince_n and_o his_o subject_n so_o also_o between_o god_n and_o us._n though_o a_o man_n observe_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o his_o sovereign_n and_o commit_v only_o one_o heinous_a and_o capital_a crime_n his_o obedience_n be_v not_o reward_v see_v therein_o he_o do_v but_o his_o duty_n but_o for_o his_o offence_n he_o be_v just_o punish_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o obedience_n can_v be_v sincere_a unless_o it_o be_v universal_a second_o if_o our_o obedience_n be_v not_o universal_a to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n it_o can_v be_v sincere_a and_o upright_o for_o if_o 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kill_v now_o if_o thou_o commit_v no_o adultery_n yet_o if_o thou_o kill_v thou_o be_v become_v a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n for_o there_o be_v a_o chain_n of_o virtue_n and_o vice_n whereby_o they_o be_v so_o fast_o and_o inseparable_o link_v together_o that_o he_o who_o embrace_v and_o practise_v any_o one_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n embrace_v and_o perform_v all_o the_o rest_n he_o that_o willing_o live_v in_o the_o neglect_n of_o any_o one_o duty_n or_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o commit_v any_o know_a sin_n neglect_v all_o and_o be_v prepare_v to_o commit_v any_o wickedness_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o may_v true_o be_v say_v that_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n break_v all_o god_n commandment_n even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o keep_v and_o that_o the_o sound_n christian_n observe_v all_o even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o break_v for_o howsoever_o the_o one_o do_v not_o actual_o transgress_v every_o 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in_o some_o sort_n loath_a and_o detest_v they_o but_o this_o be_v not_o out_o of_o his_o love_n towards_o god_n or_o because_o he_o hate_v or_o forbid_v they_o but_o cause_v by_o some_o common_a restrain_v grace_n or_o do_v out_o of_o some_o corrupt_a passion_n and_o disposition_n not_o because_o he_o hate_v sin_n but_o because_o some_o contrary_a vice_n be_v predominant_a in_o he_o do_v draw_v he_o unto_o another_o extreme_a and_o thus_o the_o covetous_a man_n hate_v prodigality_n and_o the_o prodigal_a covetousness_n the_o presumptuous_a man_n melancholic_a despair_n and_o the_o despair_a sinner_n bold_a presumption_n the_o coward_n bloody_a quarrel_n and_o the_o desperate_a backster_n seneca_n plerique_fw-la metu_fw-la peccare_fw-la cessant_fw-la non_fw-la innocentia_fw-la profectò_fw-la tale_n timidi_fw-la non_fw-fr innocent_n dicendi_fw-la sunt_fw-la seneca_n cowardice_n yea_o thus_o may_v a_o man_n outward_o shun_v all_o sin_n which_o make_v he_o liable_a to_o legal_a penalty_n out_o of_o self-love_n that_o he_o may_v gain_v reward_n or_o escape_v punishment_n not_o out_o of_o love_n to_o virtue_n and_o innocency_n but_o fear_v of_o run_v into_o danger_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n final_o unless_o we_o perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o the_o desire_n purpose_n and_o endeavour_n of_o our_o heart_n unto_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n we_o can_v neither_o attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n nor_o escape_v hellish_a death_n and_o condemnation_n though_o we_o embrace_v and_o practice_v many_o virtue_n and_o duty_n and_o flee_v from_o many_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o as_o a_o millstone_n will_v keep_v we_o from_o mount_v aloft_o as_o well_o as_o a_o mountain_n and_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o sink_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n if_o it_o be_v fasten_v unto_o we_o so_o if_o any_o one_o sin_n have_v take_v such_o fast_a hold_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v move_v to_o leave_v it_o the_o weight_n thereof_o will_v be_v sufficient_a to_o keep_v we_o from_o ascend_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o to_o drench_v and_o drown_v we_o in_o the_o sea_n of_o perdition_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o that_o live_v not_o in_o all_o or_o many_o sin_n but_o in_o any_o one_o shall_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o effeminate_a etc._n etc._n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 9_o 10._o apoc._n 22._o 15._o every_o sort_n of_o sinner_n as_o sorcerer_n and_o whoremonger_n and_o murderer_n and_o idolater_n and_o liar_n shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o this_o place_n of_o blessedness_n so_o that_o as_o for_o the_o loss_n of_o corporal_a life_n it_o be_v not_o necessary_a that_o the_o body_n shall_v be_v wound_v in_o every_o place_n but_o a_o mortal_a wound_n in_o any_o of_o the_o vital_a part_n be_v sufficient_a to_o let_v in_o death_n and_o give_v it_o seizure_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o case_n and_o as_o particular_a sin_n deprive_v we_o of_o happiness_n so_o they_o plunge_v we_o into_o death_n and_o destruction_n as_o appear_v by_o that_o distinct_a enumeration_n which_o the_o prophet_n make_v of_o particular_n if_o say_v he_o he_o 13._o ezek._n 18._o 10_o 13._o beget_v a_o son_n that_o be_v a_o robber_n a_o shedder_n of_o blood_n and_o do_v the_o like_a to_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n and_o that_o neglect_v any_o of_o the_o duty_n there_o mention_v he_o shall_v not_o live_v but_o sure_o die_v and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o sinner_n of_o every_o kind_n shall_v 8._o apoc._n 21._o 8._o have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o lake_n which_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n which_o be_v the_o second_o death_n now_o if_o any_o will_v say_v that_o if_o for_o any_o one_o duty_n wilful_o neglect_v or_o sin_n commit_v they_o shall_v lose_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n torment_n than_o it_o be_v as_o good_a to_o be_v outrageous_o wicked_a and_o to_o live_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n let_v one_o of_o the_o ancient_n make_v answer_v to_o such_o a_o objection_n this_o say_v he_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o a_o ungrateful_a and_o reprobate_a 4._o ingrati_fw-la serui_fw-la est_fw-la his_fw-la sermo_fw-la etc._n etc._n chryso_v in_o eph._n cap._n 2._o serm_n 4._o servant_n yet_o let_v not_o such_o a_o one_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o all_o impiety_n for_o his_o own_o profit_n for_o though_o all_o impenitent_a sinner_n be_v exclude_v out_o of_o heaven_n and_o throw_v into_o hell_n yet_o all_o in_o hell_n do_v not_o suffer_v equal_a torment_n but_o some_o great_a and_o some_o less_o according_a to_o the_o quality_n and_o number_n of_o their_o sin_n cap._n v._n of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o the_o property_n which_o concern_v the_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o be_v diverse_a and_o respect_n either_o the_o cause_n that_o move_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o or_o our_o disposition_n in_o do_v they_o the_o cause_n be_v either_o efficient_a or_o final_a the_o efficient_a cause_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n aught_o to_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o true_a obedience_n and_o shall_v be_v so_o powerful_a in_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v thereby_o be_v move_v to_o serve_v like_o child_n our_o heavenly_a father_n though_o there_o be_v no_o reward_n promise_v to_o our_o service_n which_o be_v the_o motive_n that_o induce_v mercenary_n and_o servant_n rather_o than_o child_n to_o do_v their_o duty_n for_o howsoever_o we_o may_v in_o our_o obedience_n have_v a_o eye_n with_o moses_n to_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n yet_o the_o chief_a argument_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o that_o prevail_v with_o we_o aught_o to_o be_v not_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o and_o out_o of_o it_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n who_o glory_n be_v much_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o our_o own_o good_a neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n accompany_v our_o action_n and_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o and_o with_o it_o as_o run_v together_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o same_o stream_n but_o also_o that_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o all_o our_o obedience_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v consider_v we_o therefore_o when_o we_o undertake_v the_o
suffer_v thy_o eye_n to_o be_v blind_v and_o dazzle_v with_o the_o sudden_a flash_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o like_o lightning_n pass_v swift_o away_o and_o leave_v nothing_o behind_o but_o black_a darkness_n so_o as_o thou_o can_v not_o discern_v the_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o heavenly_a excellency_n do_v not_o content_v thyself_o with_o a_o slight_a and_o superficial_a view_n of_o these_o follow_a reason_n which_o persuade_v thou_o for_o thy_o own_o good_a unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n nor_o to_o have_v read_v they_o over_o with_o a_o curious_a eye_n rather_o to_o see_v what_o may_v be_v say_v then_o with_o a_o purpose_n to_o make_v use_n of_o they_o for_o thy_o practice_n of_o holiness_n if_o thou_o be_v thorough_o convince_v by_o evidence_n of_o truth_n shine_v in_o they_o but_o ponder_v they_o serious_o with_o thyself_o and_o if_o thou_o find_v they_o to_o bear_v any_o weight_n be_v persuade_v by_o they_o to_o neglect_v no_o long_o thou_o own_o good_a nor_o to_o defer_v and_o put_v off_o the_o serve_v of_o god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o seek_v first_o his_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n when_o as_o thou_o shall_v plain_o discern_v 24._o deut._n 6._o 24._o that_o his_o glory_n and_o thy_o good_a be_v through_o his_o mercy_n so_o match_v together_o that_o thou_o can_v not_o seek_v the_o one_o but_o thou_o shall_v assure_o find_v the_o other_o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v assure_v of_o freedom_n from_o all_o our_o sin_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n now_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o accompany_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v either_o the_o benefit_n which_o as_o fruit_n and_o effect_n attend_v upon_o it_o or_o those_o special_a and_o rich_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n of_o his_o free_a mercy_n be_v please_v to_o crown_v his_o own_o grace_n and_o to_o reward_v as_o with_o rich_a wage_n that_o poor_a service_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o he_o the_o benefit_n which_o follow_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v either_o privative_a consist_v in_o our_o freedom_n from_o evil_a or_o positive_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o good_a and_o both_o of_o they_o either_o temporal_a or_o eternal_a the_o privative_a benefit_n of_o this_o life_n be_v many_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o evil_n unto_o which_o it_o be_v liable_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n from_o which_o in_o the_o great_a and_o worst_a part_n we_o be_v by_o the_o benefit_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n free_v and_o deliver_v for_o first_o if_o we_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n it_o will_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o guilt_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n by_o sole_a virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o faith_n both_o in_o regard_n that_o these_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o undoubted_a fruit_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n approve_v it_o to_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a and_o as_o fruit_n of_o our_o sanctification_n assure_v we_o that_o the_o same_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n which_o we_o find_v effectual_a for_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n have_v be_v already_o alike_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o the_o free_n of_o we_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n in_o our_o justification_n of_o which_o the_o other_o be_v but_o fruit_n and_o effect_n and_o second_o we_o shall_v hereby_o be_v free_v in_o the_o great_a part_n from_o our_o fleshly_a corruption_n and_o innumerable_a actual_a sin_n see_v those_o 11._o psal_n 119._o 9_o 10_o 11._o that_o be_v careful_a to_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v bend_v their_o whole_a force_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o their_o carnal_a lust_n that_o though_o they_o dwell_v yet_o they_o may_v not_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o they_o resist_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v all_o the_o tentation_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n allure_a and_o draw_v they_o into_o sin_n and_o keep_v a_o conscionable_a and_o diligent_a watch_n over_o themselves_o that_o they_o may_v not_o witting_o and_o willing_o commit_v any_o thing_n which_o god_n law_n have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o howsoever_o they_o be_v sometime_o and_o it_o may_v be_v not_o seldom_o overtake_v through_o humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o so_o contrary_a to_o their_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n be_v lead_v captive_a into_o sin_n yet_o be_v they_o by_o this_o care_n and_o circumspection_n preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o any_o know_a transgression_n for_o the_o most_o part_n and_o from_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a sin_n which_o wound_n and_o waste_v the_o conscience_n and_o like_o the_o hectic_a fever_n consume_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a spirit_n which_o preserve_v the_o spiritual_a life_n into_o which_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a man_n who_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v ordinary_o fall_v and_o make_v they_o as_o it_o be_v their_o ordinary_a trade_n or_o if_o through_o violence_n of_o tentation_n and_o neglect_v of_o keep_v their_o watch_n they_o have_v be_v surprise_v upon_o a_o sudden_a and_o overtake_v of_o such_o sin_n yet_o have_v this_o care_n to_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n this_o will_v but_o very_o rare_o happen_v and_o when_o it_o do_v yet_o they_o do_v not_o like_o wicked_a man_n multiply_v their_o transgression_n by_o commit_v often_o the_o same_o heinous_a sin_n nor_o impenitent_o continue_v in_o it_o from_o day_n to_o day_n and_o year_n to_o year_n but_o be_v through_o frailty_n fall_v they_o do_v not_o lie_v still_o but_o labour_v to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n now_o how_o inestimable_a this_o benefit_n be_v which_o accompani_v a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o in_o the_o great_a part_n we_o get_v victory_n over_o our_o corruption_n by_o which_o other_o be_v conquer_v and_o as_o slave_n hold_v captive_a and_o preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o innumerable_a and_o those_o the_o most_o heinous_a sin_n it_o will_v easy_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o greatness_n of_o the_o evil_a from_o which_o we_o be_v hereby_o deliver_v namely_o from_o sin_n which_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n be_v most_o odious_a unto_o god_n and_o most_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o be_v the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o those_o mischief_n and_o misery_n unto_o which_o man_n be_v liable_a both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o by_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o which_o also_o may_v be_v a_o second_o motive_n to_o persuade_v we_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o that_o be_v thereby_o in_o the_o great_a part_n free_v from_o our_o sin_n in_o respect_n 23._o prow_n 19_o 23._o of_o their_o corruption_n and_o sinful_a act_n and_o whole_o in_o assurance_n of_o faith_n from_o the_o guilt_n of_o they_o by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o obedience_n apply_v unto_o we_o we_o do_v also_o hereby_o escape_v the_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o of_o both_o which_o the_o say_n of_o solomon_n be_v verify_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n tend_v to_o life_n and_o he_o that_o have_v it_o shall_v abide_v satisfy_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v visit_v with_o evil_a to_o wit_n either_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o again_o the_o 27._o prou._n 14._o 27._o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o fountain_n of_o life_n to_o make_v we_o depart_v from_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n for_o first_o the_o faithful_a which_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v whole_o free_v by_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o punishment_n proper_o so_o call_v which_o be_v inflict_v to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n see_v christ_n have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n to_o let_v they_o go_v unpunished_a so_o neither_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v twice_o punish_v once_o in_o our_o surety_n and_o the_o second_o time_n in_o ourselves_o as_o i_o have_v prove_v at_o large_a in_o another_o place_n part_n christian_n warfare_n the_o three_o part_n whereas_o those_o who_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o their_o way_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v out_o of_o christ_n do_v bear_v the_o punishment_n of_o their_o sin_n themselves_o both_o in_o this_o world_n and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v second_o by_o
the_o world_n use_v such_o spite_n and_o spleen_n towards_o the_o most_o outrageous_a offender_n that_o ever_o live_v as_o it_o do_v to_o the_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n for_o the_o truth_n sake_n for_o towards_o they_o oftentimes_o it_o quite_o blunt_v the_o point_n and_o edge_n of_o humane_a law_n and_o common_o moderate_v and_o mitigate_v the_o extreme_a rigour_n of_o they_o in_o their_o punishment_n but_o against_o the_o faithful_a it_o sharpen_v the_o point_n and_o edge_n where_o none_o be_v yea_o devise_v new_a law_n when_o the_o old_a restrain_v their_o malice_n and_o whereas_o they_o content_v themselves_o with_o those_o punishment_n which_o the_o law_n determine_v against_o the_o most_o notorious_a and_o heinous_a offender_n and_o when_o they_o be_v force_v for_o the_o safety_n and_o preservation_n of_o humane_a society_n to_o execute_v they_o they_o do_v it_o as_o the_o law_n require_v and_o oftentimes_o with_o some_o pity_n and_o compassion_n contrariwise_o when_o 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mis-spend_v thy_o sabbath_n in_o please_v our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n in_o great_a measure_n and_o worse_a manner_n than_o any_o other_o day_n beside_o but_o even_o since_o we_o have_v be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n and_o have_v consecrate_v ourselves_o to_o thy_o service_n we_o have_v either_o upon_o slight_a occasion_n neglect_v those_o holy_a duty_n of_o thy_o public_a and_o private_a worship_n or_o perform_v they_o with_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n discover_v unto_o thou_o who_o search_v the_o heart_n many_o imperfection_n and_o great_a corruption_n for_o we_o have_v not_o remember_v thy_o sabbath_n nor_o with_o fervent_a desire_n long_v after_o thy_o holy_a day_n we_o have_v not_o delight_v in_o they_o nor_o consecrate_v they_o unto_o thou_o as_o a_o holy_a rest_n but_o though_o the_o spirit_n have_v be_v willing_a yet_o the_o flesh_n have_v be_v weak_a and_o soon_o tire_v with_o spiritual_a exercise_n we_o have_v be_v much_o defective_a in_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o have_v be_v too_o too_o cold_a and_o formal_a in_o religious_a duty_n and_o have_v not_o perform_v they_o with_o that_o care_n and_o conscience_n nor_o have_v serve_v thou_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n in_o that_o degree_n which_o thou_o require_v but_o external_o and_o with_o the_o outward_a man_n have_v in_o the_o mean_a while_n our_o mind_n and_o heart_n carry_v away_o with_o many_o distraction_n and_o worldly_a imagination_n our_o cogitation_n have_v not_o be_v take_v whole_o up_o with_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n but_o we_o have_v suffer_v they_o to_o rove_v &_o wander_v after_o earthly_a trifle_n our_o tongue_n have_v not_o in_o that_o measure_n as_o they_o ought_v be_v exercise_v in_o set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n nor_o in_o such_o holy_a and_o religious_a conference_n as_o tend_v to_o the_o edification_n one_o of_o another_o but_o we_o have_v speak_v our_o own_o word_n on_o thy_o holy_a day_n and_o many_o of_o our_o speech_n have_v be_v idle_a and_o vain_a worldly_a and_o unsavoury_a we_o have_v not_o as_o we_o ought_v private_o prepare_v and_o fit_v ourselves_o for_o thy_o public_a service_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n &_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n but_o have_v come_v into_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n without_o due_a fear_n and_o reverence_n have_v our_o heart_n clog_v and_o choke_v with_o many_o corruption_n which_o have_v disable_v they_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o have_v make_v they_o like_o unfallowed_a and_o unweeded_a ground_n unfit_a to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o thy_o word_n we_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n with_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n nor_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n with_o such_o cheerfulnes_n as_o become_v us._n we_o have_v not_o with_o due_a reverence_n and_o attention_n hear_v thy_o holy_a word_n nor_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o memory_n nor_o apply_v it_o to_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n nor_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o by_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n we_o have_v not_o meditate_a as_o we_o ought_v on_o thy_o word_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v nor_o on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n &_o redemption_n nor_o diligent_o read_v and_o study_v in_o thy_o holy_a book_n nor_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o brethren_n in_o that_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o thou_o require_v especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o mutual_a edification_n of_o one_o another_o in_o which_o and_o many_o other_o kind_n as_o we_o have_v often_o offend_v heretofore_o so_o we_o can_v excuse_v ourselves_o of_o many_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o have_v show_v
no_o need_n of_o he_o to_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v his_o fearful_a judgement_n because_o they_o have_v not_o feel_v the_o smart_n of_o they_o and_o because_o they_o have_v long_o escape_v punishment_n in_o their_o evil_a course_n they_o continue_v still_o secure_o in_o they_o promise_v impunity_n unto_o themselves_o upon_o their_o former_a experience_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o also_o the_o continuance_n of_o all_o their_o worldly_a prosperity_n conclude_v that_o tomorrow_o will_v be_v like_o this_o day_n and_o much_o more_o abundant_a as_o the_o prophet_n 12._o esa_n 56._o 12._o speak_v §._o 4_o the_o motive_n which_o induce_v i_o to_o the_o write_n of_o this_o treatise_n and_o therefore_o see_v this_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o capital_a sin_n and_o most_o odious_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o a_o mother_n vice_n which_o in_o her_o fruitful_a womb_n breed_v and_o nourish_v all_o other_o kind_n of_o wickedness_n and_o see_v it_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o time_n and_o of_o the_o country_n which_o have_v whole_o corrupt_v and_o poison_a the_o great_a number_n of_o our_o nation_n and_o somewhat_o taint_v the_o very_o best_a i_o think_v it_o a_o fit_a subject_n to_o write_v upon_o for_o a_o word_n speak_v in_o due_a season_n how_o good_a be_v it_o 23._o pro._n 15._o 23._o and_o to_o encounter_v this_o mother_n sin_n with_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o to_o strike_v at_o this_o root_n of_o all_o vice_n with_o the_o axe_n of_o god_n word_n know_v that_o if_o it_o be_v vanquish_v all_o other_o vice_n that_o depend_v upon_o it_o will_v easy_o be_v put_v to_o flight_n if_o it_o be_v mortify_v and_o kill_v the_o curse_a offspring_n of_o this_o hellish_a monster_n will_v either_o be_v obortives_n in_o her_o dead_a womb_n or_o die_v for_o want_n of_o nourishment_n if_o already_o they_o be_v breed_v and_o bear_v when_o as_o her_o poisonous_a breast_n can_v yield_v unto_o they_o no_o further_o food_n §._o 5_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o distinguish_v security_n into_o its_o several_a kind_n but_o that_o we_o may_v not_o mistake_v our_o friend_n for_o our_o enemy_n and_o because_o they_o have_v some_o resemblance_n of_o the_o same_o name_n and_o colour_n fight_v against_o both_o alike_o and_o so_o as_o much_o endamage_v ourselves_o by_o wound_v those_o that_o be_v of_o our_o own_o party_n as_o get_v advantage_n by_o subdue_a those_o that_o be_v against_o we_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v amiss_o in_o the_o first_o place_n to_o marshal_v they_o in_o their_o several_a rank_n and_o by_o due_a distinction_n to_o separate_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o as_o jehu_n the_o priest_n of_o the_o lord_n from_o 10._o 2._o king_n 10._o the_o priest_n of_o baal_n that_o so_o we_o may_v with_o more_o courage_n and_o confidence_n assault_v our_o enemy_n and_o afterward_o comfort_n and_o cherish_v our_o friend_n which_o will_v if_o they_o be_v right_o and_o kind_o use_v be_v serviceable_a unto_o we_o and_o after_o victory_n add_v unto_o our_o triumph_n much_o joy_n and_o contentment_n §._o 6_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n security_n general_o take_v be_v as_o aquinas_n define_v it_o a_o perfect_a tranquillity_n and_o freedom_n of_o the_o mind_n from_o fear_n in_o which_o sense_n etymolog_n aquin._n 2._o 2._o quest_n 129._o art_n 7._o in_o etymolog_n it_o be_v oppose_v to_o fear_v as_o the_o privation_n thereof_o and_o from_o hence_o it_o have_v it_o etymology_n and_o notation_n as_o isidore_n note_v securus_fw-la quasi_fw-la sine_fw-la cura_fw-la a_o man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v secure_a who_o be_v without_o care_n or_o fear_n more_o special_o security_n be_v take_v either_o for_o that_o which_o be_v natural_a or_o that_o which_o be_v supernatural_a divine_a and_o holy_a natural_a security_n be_v that_o which_o proceed_v from_o natural_a cause_n as_o safety_n from_o all_o danger_n and_o assurance_n of_o the_o constant_a fruition_n of_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v as_o it_o be_v original_o in_o we_o by_o creation_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o perfection_n or_o as_o it_o be_v now_o in_o we_o in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n after_o the_o fall_n security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n be_v a_o perfect_a tranquillity_n of_o the_o mind_n without_o the_o encounter_n of_o any_o fear_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o our_o first_o parent_n by_o the_o lord_n our_o creator_n and_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o their_o full_a assurance_n of_o god_n protection_n and_o providence_n continual_o watch_v over_o they_o whereby_o they_o be_v assure_v of_o freedom_n from_o all_o evil_a and_o of_o the_o fruition_n of_o all_o good_a and_o of_o that_o inward_a peace_n of_o conscience_n with_o god_n and_o that_o outward_a peace_n which_o they_o have_v with_o all_o the_o visible_a creature_n none_o of_o which_o can_v hurt_v they_o all_o of_o which_o be_v useful_a and_o serviceable_a unto_o they_o the_o which_o security_n be_v lose_v by_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n whereby_o they_o become_v guilty_a of_o sin_n obnoxious_a to_o god_n wrath_n and_o as_o outlaw_n cast_v out_o from_o under_o the_o privilege_n and_o safeguard_n of_o his_o protection_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o horror_n and_o fear_n proceed_v from_o a_o dreadful_a expectation_n of_o deserve_a punishment_n and_o this_o fear_n be_v continual_o increase_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n exact_a justice_n which_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n escape_v unpunished_a from_o our_o enmity_n with_o god_n appear_v in_o the_o opposition_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o purity_n against_o our_o wickedness_n and_o corruption_n and_o that_o inward_a war_n of_o the_o conscience_n against_o our_o passion_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o that_o outward_a war_n between_o we_o and_o all_o the_o creature_n for_o no_o soon_o become_v we_o rebel_v against_o our_o lord_n and_o creator_n and_o break_v the_o peace_n between_o we_o and_o he_o but_o they_o also_o rebel_v against_o we_o and_o break_v the_o peace_n between_o we_o become_v our_o profess_a enemy_n and_o ready_a instrument_n of_o execute_v god_n wrath_n against_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n §._o 7_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o the_o original_n of_o it_o now_o because_o be_v in_o this_o case_n we_o can_v not_o do_v cheerful_a service_n unto_o satan_n who_o when_o we_o be_v cast_v from_o under_o god_n protection_n have_v take_v we_o captive_a to_o do_v his_o will_n but_o out_o of_o fear_n and_o discontent_n be_v likely_a to_o endeavour_v the_o better_n of_o our_o estate_n and_o to_o seek_v some_o mean_n to_o free_v ourselves_o from_o this_o dreadful_a misery_n therefore_o this_o subtle_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n labour_v to_o make_v up_o this_o breach_n whereby_o we_o do_v lie_v open_a to_o all_o danger_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o the_o firm_a wall_n of_o god_n protection_n which_o like_o a_o impregnable_a bulwark_n secure_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a he_o build_v about_o we_o a_o wall_n of_o rubbish_n and_o untempered_a mortar_n or_o rather_o of_o straw_n and_o sere_a wood_n which_o in_o stead_n of_o preserve_v we_o from_o outward_a peril_n be_v ready_a to_o betray_v we_o to_o all_o assault_n of_o enemy_n to_o be_v set_v on_o fire_n with_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o wild_a fire_n of_o hell_n the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o so_o to_o become_v in_o stead_n of_o a_o wall_n of_o defence_n fuel_n for_o our_o execution_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o great_a torment_n to_o all_o which_o evil_n we_o be_v more_o desperate_o expose_v because_o by_o this_o seem_a shelter_n and_o airy_a wall_n of_o defence_n we_o be_v make_v whole_o negligent_a as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o evil_a approach_n nor_o any_o enemy_n able_a to_o disturb_v our_o peace_n the_o which_o weak_a fort_n and_o vain_a defence_n be_v whole_o frame_v of_o satan_n error_n and_o lie_n whereby_o he_o make_v we_o either_o to_o apprehend_v by_o a_o false_a conceit_n thing_n that_o be_v not_o or_o to_o misse-app_o unto_o ourselves_o thing_n that_o be_v as_o though_o they_o be_v near_o and_o on_o our_o side_n when_o as_o they_o be_v far_o off_o from_o our_o defence_n and_o rather_o against_o then_o for_o we_o so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o impenitency_n and_o unbelief_n in_o the_o former_a respect_n he_o make_v we_o secure_a by_o tell_v we_o of_o our_o natural_a excellency_n our_o good_a meaning_n and_o intention_n our_o justice_n and_o love_n to_o god_n and_o man_n whereby_o we_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o merit_n from_o god_n by_o our_o good_a life_n his_o protection_n and_o defence_n when_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o we_o but_o ignorance_n and_o unbelief_n worldliness_n and_o profaneness_n sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o so_o defile_v even_o those_o action_n which_o we_o
be_v no_o better_o back_v then_o with_o the_o strength_n of_o a_o bubble_n to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v constant_o hold_v god_n gift_n which_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o when_o as_o by_o multiply_v our_o sin_n and_o especial_o our_o pride_n and_o presumption_n we_o daily_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n and_o move_v he_o in_o his_o just_a displeasure_n to_o take_v they_o from_o we_o final_o what_o great_a sign_n of_o extreme_a security_n then_o to_o be_v proud_a of_o our_o master_n wealth_n commit_v to_o our_o keep_n as_o if_o it_o be_v our_o own_o and_o because_o we_o be_v more_o indebt_v and_o have_v a_o great_a account_n to_o make_v then_o other_o man_n as_o though_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n §._o 6_o the_o five_o sign_n be_v customable_a sin_v the_o five_o sign_n be_v customable_a sin_v without_o renew_v of_o repentance_n especial_o if_o these_o sin_n be_v commit_v not_o through_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n but_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n for_o howsoever_o he_o that_o fear_v god_n may_v fall_v into_o sin_n yet_o the_o secure_a person_n alone_o commit_v common_o know_v sin_n which_o either_o wound_n or_o fear_v the_o conscience_n though_o he_o may_v fall_v often_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o yet_o he_o make_v not_o a_o custom_n 2._o eccles_n 7._o 20._o jam._n 3._o 2._o of_o it_o neither_o be_v it_o his_o way_n but_o his_o slip_n and_o error_n but_o it_o be_v the_o secure_a man_n only_o that_o make_v sin_n his_o usual_a trade_n that_o walk_v in_o the_o 1._o psal_n 19_o 1._o counsatle_n of_o the_o ungodly_a as_o his_o way_n that_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n as_o his_o place_n of_o abode_n that_o sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o the_o scornful_a as_o in_o the_o place_n of_o his_o rest_n and_o chief_a repose_n final_o though_o the_o faithful_a through_o his_o own_o wickedness_n and_o strength_n of_o satan_n tentation_n may_v grievous_o fall_v into_o heinous_a sin_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o he_o but_o a_o property_n of_o a_o secure_a worldling_n to_o continue_v in_o such_o sin_n without_o repentance_n it_o be_v a_o great_a sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n to_o commit_v a_o know_a sin_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n see_v if_o god_n take_v he_o with_o the_o manner_n and_o lay_v it_o to_o his_o charge_n it_o be_v the_o bane_n of_o his_o soul_n the_o loss_n of_o heaven_n and_o purchase_v of_o everlasting_a torment_n in_o hell_n fire_n and_o who_o not_o blind_v with_o security_n can_v run_v these_o hazard_n for_o thing_n of_o such_o small_a value_n but_o how_o much_o more_o if_o have_v often_o hardly_o escape_v these_o danger_n we_o make_v a_o common_a practice_n of_o thrust_v ourselves_o into_o they_o by_o our_o ordinary_a course_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o careless_a live_n in_o these_o sin_n without_o repentance_n for_o who_o not_o drown_v in_o security_n can_v imagine_v himself_o to_o be_v in_o any_o safety_n that_o have_v the_o halter_n about_o his_o neck_n and_o the_o knife_n at_o his_o throat_n and_o be_v every_o minute_n in_o danger_n of_o execution_n yea_o who_o can_v cast_v himself_o upon_o the_o pike_n and_o take_v deep_a draught_n of_o this_o deadly_a poison_n of_o sin_n and_o yet_o presume_v of_o health_n and_o safety_n §._o 7_o the_o sixth_o sign_n abuse_v of_o god_n patience_n to_o impenitency_n rom._n 2._o 4._o the_o sixth_o sign_n of_o security_n be_v when_o a_o man_n take_v encouragement_n by_o god_n patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n and_o his_o own_o impunity_n for_o his_o former_a offence_n of_o multiply_v his_o transgression_n and_o of_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n for_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n goodness_n and_o patient_a forbearance_n shall_v as_o the_o apostle_n say_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n fill_v our_o heart_n with_o sorrow_n and_o our_o face_n with_o shame_n because_o we_o have_v so_o long_o and_o so_o often_o offend_v a_o god_n so_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a and_o beside_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a encouragement_n to_o make_v we_o hasten_v our_o repentance_n see_v upon_o it_o we_o be_v sure_a of_o pardon_n for_o we_o shall_v sure_o find_v he_o gracious_a in_o our_o return_v who_o we_o have_v find_v so_o gracious_a in_o our_o backslide_n he_o will_v undoubted_o show_v mercy_n and_o pardon_v our_o sin_n upon_o our_o repentance_n who_o have_v so_o long_a time_n patient_o wait_v that_o he_o may_v take_v occasion_n upon_o our_o true_a conversion_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o us._n but_o if_o we_o abuse_v and_o despise_v so_o great_a a_o mercy_n and_o unspeakable_a goodness_n and_o take_v occasion_n of_o god_n patience_n and_o love_n the_o more_o to_o provoke_v he_o and_o to_o go_v on_o more_o careless_o in_o our_o sinful_a course_n what_o do_v this_o argue_n but_o a_o hard_a and_o secure_a heart_n which_o can_v repent_v but_o treasure_v up_o unto_o itself_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n who_o though_o now_o he_o be_v patient_a yet_o shall_v at_o that_o day_n render_v unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n 6._o rom._n 2._o 5_o 6._o rouse_a he_o up_o with_o great_a torment_n and_o smart_n who_o have_v live_v in_o his_o sin_n with_o great_a security_n and_o inflict_v upon_o he_o the_o sore_a 7._o apoc._n 18._o 7._o punishment_n who_o have_v most_o contemptuous_o abuse_v his_o great_a patience_n §._o 8_o the_o seven_o sign_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n the_o seven_o sign_n be_v presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n whereby_o the_o impenitent_a sinner_n persuade_v himself_o that_o sin_n he_o never_o so_o much_o yet_o god_n be_v so_o gracious_a that_o he_o will_v forgive_v he_o and_o so_o take_v occasion_n hereby_o to_o give_v liberty_n unto_o his_o carnal_a lust_n that_o they_o may_v glut_v themselves_o with_o their_o sinful_a delight_n and_o embrace_v all_o wicked_a object_n without_o fear_n of_o danger_n now_o this_o argue_v a_o heart_n destitute_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o desperate_o harden_v with_o carnal_a security_n for_o though_o god_n mercy_n be_v great_a and_o infinite_a yet_o he_o have_v none_o for_o they_o who_o thus_o gross_o abuse_v it_o but_o for_o those_o alone_o who_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o reverence_v his_o goodness_n and_o to_o shun_v with_o great_a care_n his_o displeasure_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o be_v fear_v and_o they_o only_o be_v his_o true_a israel_n and_o vessel_n of_o grace_n in_o who_o salvation_n he_o will_v glorify_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o rich_a mercy_n who_o return_n and_o seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o david_n their_o king_n that_o be_v the_o son_n of_o david_n and_o his_o holy_a anoint_a jesus_n christ_n and_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o his_o goodness_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v 5._o hos_fw-la 3._o 5._o §._o 9_o the_o eight_o sign_n be_v the_o contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n the_o eight_o sign_n be_v the_o contempt_n and_o utter_a neglect_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n as_o the_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o word_n prayer_n the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n communion_n with_o the_o faithful_a and_o the_o rest_n or_o the_o cold_a and_o careless_a formal_a and_o negligent_a use_v of_o they_o without_o any_o desire_n or_o endeavour_n to_o profit_n by_o they_o for_o they_o who_o heart_n be_v season_v with_o any_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n at_o all_o do_v fear_n and_o seek_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n in_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n they_o tremble_v at_o his_o word_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v they_o work_v out_o their_o 12._o esa_n 66._o 2._o phil._n 2._o 12._o salvation_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n sanctify_v for_o this_o purpose_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o their_o heart_n long_o after_o the_o water_n of_o life_n like_o the_o thirsty_a land_n and_o as_o the_o chase_a hart_n 1._o psal_n 42._o 1._o bray_v after_o the_o river_n of_o water_n and_o if_o they_o be_v restrain_v from_o come_v into_o god_n holy_a assembly_n passionate_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n o_o how_o amiable_a be_v thy_o tabernacle_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n my_o soul_n long_v 2._o psal_n 84._o 1_o 2._o yea_o even_o faint_v for_o the_o court_n of_o the_o lord_n my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n cry_v out_o for_o the_o live_a god_n and_o when_o they_o hear_v the_o law_n their_o heart_n melt_v as_o do_v the_o heart_n of_o good_a josiah_n they_o be_v astony_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o hear_v the_o
xv._o of_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v to_o the_o faithful_a 77_o sect._n 1_o that_o it_o witness_v first_o pardon_v of_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n 77_o 2_o second_o it_o witness_v our_o sanctification_n 78_o 3_o three_o that_o we_o be_v in_o all_o estate_n bless_v 79_o 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n 79_o cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n 81_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 81_o 2_o the_o second_o be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v it_o in_o us._n 81_o 3_o the_o three_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o 81_o 4_o that_o it_o be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a 82_o 5_o that_o it_o keep_v itself_o clear_a before_o god_n and_o man_n 82_o 6_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n know_v itself_o to_o be_v so_o 83_o 7_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o merry_a and_o cheerful_a 84_o 8_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o it_o 85_o cap._n xvii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o preserve_v it_o be_v get_v 86_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 86_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o know_v god_n reveal_v will_n and_o apply_v it_o for_o use_v 87_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n 88_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n 89_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v 90_o the_o second_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v the_o main_a part_n and_o principal_a duty_n of_o it_o which_o we_o ought_v general_o to_o perform_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n cap._n i._n of_o the_o main_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 92_o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o do_v all_o those_o duty_n which_o god_n have_v command_v 92_o 2_o of_o that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 93_o 3_o that_o this_o obedience_n must_v be_v perform_v after_o a_o evangelicall_a manner_n 94_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v join_v in_o it_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 94_o cap._n ii_o of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n 95_o sect._n 1_o of_o piety_n comprise_v in_o it_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 95_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v piety_n take_v from_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_z necessity_n of_o it_o cap._n iii_o of_o our_o adhere_n and_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n 99_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n 99_o 2_o of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o 100_o 3_o the_o property_n of_o sound_a resolution_n as_o first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v universal_a 101_o 4_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o adhere_n unto_o god_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n 102_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v confirm_v our_o resolution_n of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n 103_o cap._n four_o of_o trust_n affiance_n and_o hope_v in_o god_n 105_o sect._n 1_o of_o affiance_n in_o god_n and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o it_o 105_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o affiance_n 106_o 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 107_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n 108_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o 109._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o 109_o 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 110_o 3_o of_o rejoice_v in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o 111_o 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 112_o 5_o of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n 113_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v it_o 114_o 7_o of_o passive_a obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o affliction_n 115_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o humility_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o join_v with_o his_o love_n and_o of_o god_n external_a worship_n with_o the_o body_n 116_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 116_o 2_o that_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o 117_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n 118_o 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 119_o 5_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o utility_n of_o humility_n 120_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o humility_n 121_o 7_o of_o external_a worship_n with_o our_o body_n 122_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 123_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o thing_n general_o require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n 123_o 2_o of_o prayer_n and_o invocation_n 124_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n minister_n 125_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o hearer_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v their_o preparation_n 125_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v 126_o 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 127_o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n 129_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v 129_o 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v in_o lawful_a oath_n 130_o 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n 131_o 4_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 131_o 5_o of_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n of_o the_o outward_a rest_n 132_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n 133_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n 133_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o 134_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n 135_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n 135_o 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o 136_o 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n 137_o 7_o the_o manner_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o as_o ourselves_o 138_o 8_o that_o natural_a self-love_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o charity_n but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o spiritual_a 138_o 9_o the_o property_n of_o lawful_a self-love_n 139_o 10_o that_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n 139_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v charity_n 140_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n 140_o 2_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 141_o 3_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o 142_o 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o charity_n 142_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o general_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o excellency_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 144_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o authority_n in_o general_a and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 146_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n and_o first_o of_o man_n and_o wife_n towards_o one_o another_o 147_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n towards_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n 148_o 6_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n 148_o 7_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o servant_n 149_o 8_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n and_o people_n 149_o 9_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o subject_n 150_o cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n 151_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o of_o anger_n and_o hatred_n 151_o 2_o of_o the_o inward_a duty_n and_o virtue_n here_o
221_o 2_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o leisure_n to_o pray_v 222_o 3_o that_o before_o we_o pray_v we_o must_v use_v preparation_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 223_o cap._n xiiiâ—_n of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v require_v as_o essential_a unto_o prayer_n 225_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o truth_n with_o attention_n and_o not_o with_o wander_a thought_n 225_o 2_o the_o mean_n hereof_o 226_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o our_o understanding_n 227_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o faith_n 228_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o humility_n with_o reverence_n and_o fervency_n 229_o cap._n xv._o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o prayer_n their_o quantity_n and_o quality_n 230_o sect._n 1._o of_o our_o gesture_n and_o voice_n in_o prayer_n 230_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v not_o affect_v prolixity_n and_o superfluity_n of_o word_n in_o prayer_n 231_o 3_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o prayer_n 233_o cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o form_n and_o method_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o our_o prayer_n 233_o sect._n 1._o of_o form_n of_o prayer_n set_v down_o by_o other_o 233_o 2_o of_o form_n of_o prayer_n invent_v by_o ourselves_o 234_o 3_o of_o conceive_a prayer_n and_o how_o far_o forth_o they_o be_v commendable_a 235_o 4_o what_o method_n be_v best_a in_o dispose_v the_o part_n of_o our_o prayer_n 236_o 5_o what_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v pray_v 237_o 6_o of_o the_o time_n in_o the_o morning_n when_o we_o be_v to_o use_v our_o private_a prayer_n 238_o 7_o of_o prayer_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n 239_o cap._n xvii_o of_o sing_v psalm_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n in_o the_o family_n 240_o sect._n 1._o that_o sing_v of_o psalm_n be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o practise_v by_o the_o faithful_a 240_o 2_o how_o we_o may_v sing_v psalm_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n 241_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v diligent_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n 242_o cap._n xviii_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o of_o diverse_a virtue_n require_v in_o they_o 243_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v make_v choice_n of_o lawful_a calling_n 243_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v regenerate_v before_o we_o can_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o in_o our_o calling_n 244_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n 245_o 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v from_o love_n 245_o 5_o that_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n 246_o 6_o that_o they_o must_v be_v do_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n and_o first_o with_o heavenly_a mind_n 246_o 7_o that_o they_o must_v be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n 247_o 8_o of_o the_o virtue_n which_o must_v accompany_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n 248_o cap._n xix_o diverse_a reason_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o be_v faithful_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n 251_o sect._n 1._o that_o god_n have_v ordain_v man_n to_o labour_n and_o in_o many_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n have_v strict_o enjoin_v it_o 251_o 2_o that_o it_o be_v god_n ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v labour_v in_o our_o calling_n 252_o 3_o that_o god_n bless_v the_o diligent_a with_o many_o benefit_n 253_o 4_o that_o the_o lord_n abhor_v idleness_n and_o negligence_n and_o severe_o punish_v it_o 254_o 5_o that_o idleness_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o innumerable_a sin_n 254_o 6_o that_o it_o make_v we_o liable_a to_o many_o punishment_n 256_o cap._n xx._n that_o all_o person_n without_o exception_n be_v bind_v by_o god_n law_n to_o walk_v painful_o in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o calling_n 257_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o former_a reason_n bound_v all_o man_n to_o painfulness_n in_o their_o calling_n 257_o 2_o that_o gentleman_n have_v no_o privilege_n to_o be_v idle_a and_o how_o they_o shall_v spend_v their_o time_n 258_o 3_o that_o the_o poor_a sort_n must_v labour_v painful_o in_o their_o calling_n notwithstanding_o that_o the_o badness_n of_o their_o trade_n afford_v small_a earning_n 259_o 4_o that_o the_o impotent_a be_v not_o bind_v to_o labour_n but_o may_v with_o good_a conscience_n take_v their_o ease_n 261_o cap._n xxâ—_n of_o recreation_n which_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a but_o also_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a if_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o they_o according_a to_o god_n word_n 262_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o can_v continual_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n 262_o 2_o what_o lawful_a recreation_n be_v and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v use_v with_o good_a conscience_n 263_o 3_o that_o recreation_n be_v profitable_a and_o necessary_a 264_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v make_v choice_n of_o such_o recreation_n as_o be_v lawful_a and_o what_o they_o be_v 265_o 5_o whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o play_v at_o game_n which_o stand_v upon_o hazard_n and_o chance_n 267_o cap._n xxii_o of_o diverse_a caution_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v use_v in_o all_o our_o recreation_n 269_o sect._n 1._o that_o recreation_n must_v be_v use_v with_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o love_n of_o they_o 269_o 2_o that_o moderation_n must_v be_v use_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n 270_o 3_o that_o recreation_n must_v be_v so_o use_v as_o that_o they_o may_v refresh_v the_o body_n not_o pamper_v the_o flesh_n 271_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o recreation_n we_o must_v avoid_v give_v of_o offence_n 271_o 5_o that_o all_o due_a circumstance_n must_v be_v observe_v in_o our_o recreation_n and_o what_o they_o be_v 272_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o recreation_n consort_v ourselves_o with_o good_a company_n 274_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n lest_o our_o recreation_n steal_v our_o heart_n from_o god_n 274_o cap._n xxiiâ—_n the_o last_o caution_n be_v that_o our_o recreation_n be_v a_o liberal_a exercise_n and_o not_o for_o sordid_a gain_n 273_o sect._n 1_o that_o greedy_a game_n for_o gain_n be_v unlawful_a 275_o 2_o whether_o it_o be_v simple_o unlawful_a to_o game_n for_o money_n 275_o 3_o a_o serious_a admonition_n that_o none_o abuse_v their_o liberty_n in_o recreation_n of_o this_o nature_n 278_o cap._n xxiiiâ—_n of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v daily_o to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n 279_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o take_v special_a care_n of_o our_o carriage_n at_o our_o meal_n 279_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v before_o we_o eat_v and_o first_o that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v the_o creature_n to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n 280_o 3_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o sanctify_v the_o creature_n to_o our_o use_n by_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 280_o 4_o of_o some_o short_a meditation_n before_o we_o eat_v 282_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n and_o first_o that_o we_o use_v the_o creature_n with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n 283_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v be_v temperate_a and_o moderate_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n 284_o 7_o other_o direction_n concern_v the_o quantity_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n 286_o 8_o of_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o meat_n 287_o cap._n xxv_o of_o diverse_a other_o duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v at_o our_o meal_n 289_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v content_a with_o our_o allowance_n 289_o 2_o that_o we_o may_v be_v merry_a at_o meal_n 289_o 3_o of_o our_o conference_n and_o discourse_n at_o our_o table_n 291_o 4_o of_o the_o choice_n of_o our_o company_n at_o our_o meal_n 292_o 5_o of_o the_o manifold_a abuse_n of_o our_o feast_v one_o another_o 293_o 6_o that_o after_o our_o meal_n we_o must_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o praise_v god_n 295_o cap._n xxvi_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v when_o we_o be_v solitary_a and_o alone_a 297_o sect._n 1_o that_o when_o we_o be_v alone_o we_o must_v not_o be_v idle_a and_o unfruitful_a 297_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v spend_v our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o good_a exercise_n shun_v vain_a thought_n and_o entertain_v christian_n meditation_n 297_o 3_o that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o must_v avoid_v carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n 299_o 4_o that_o it_o be_v pleasant_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a to_o spend_v our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o christian_a duty_n 300_o cap._n xxviâ—_n what_o duty_n we_o ought_v to_o perform_v when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n 302_o sect._n 1_o that_o civil_a conversation_n excel_v solitariness_n 302_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v not_o rash_o rush_v into_o all_o company_n but_o with_o good_a choice_n and_o advice_n and_o also_o with_o due_a preparation_n 304_o 3_o that_o our_o
must_v join_v with_o our_o read_n serious_a meditation_n 646_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v read_v with_o affection_n and_o devotion_n apply_v all_o to_o use_v 647_o 8_o that_o we_o must_v read_v orderly_o with_o diligence_n and_o constancy_n 647_o 9_o of_o the_o fit_a time_n for_o this_o exercise_n 649_o 10_o of_o the_o woeful_a neglect_n of_o it_o 650_o cap._n xxxi_o that_o read_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o further_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 651_o sect._n 1._o that_o read_v be_v a_o profitable_a exercise_n 651_o 2_o that_o by_o it_o the_o mind_n be_v much_o enlighten_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n will_n 651_o 3_o of_o many_o other_o benefit_n which_o read_v bring_v 652_o cap._n xxxii_o of_o the_o choice_n of_o our_o company_n by_o which_o we_o shun_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o consort_v ourselves_o with_o the_o godly_a 653_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v careful_o avoid_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a 653_o 2_o the_o scripture_n often_o warn_v we_o to_o avoid_v they_o 655_o 3_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n 655_o 4_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o shun_v evil_a company_n first_o because_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a tentation_n unto_o evil_n 656_o 5_o other_o reason_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n 657_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v consort_v ourselves_o with_o the_o godly_a 658_o 7_o that_o good_a company_n take_v away_o the_o tediousness_n of_o good_a exercise_n 659_o 8_o that_o good_a company_n preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o many_o sin_n and_o incit_v we_o to_o many_o duty_n 659_o 9_o that_o by_o good_a company_n we_o be_v fit_v to_o perform_v christian_a duty_n one_o towards_o another_o 660_o cap._n xxxiii_o of_o the_o extraordinary_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o of_o feast_v and_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n 662_o sect._n 1._o of_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n what_o it_o be_v and_o when_o to_o be_v perform_v 662_o 2_o when_o this_o duty_n be_v most_o seasonable_a how_o it_o differ_v from_o that_o which_o be_v ordinary_a and_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o 663_o cap._n xxxiiii_o of_o the_o second_o extraordinary_a mean_n which_o be_v solemn_a fast_n 665_o sect._n 1._o what_o a_o true_a fast_o be_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o all_o other_o fast_n 665_o 2_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o fast_v be_v moral_a and_o require_v in_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n 666_o 3_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o when_o it_o be_v most_o seasonable_a 667_o 4_o of_o the_o end_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o 668_o cap._n xxxv_o of_o the_o part_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o or_o the_o thing_n wherein_o it_o consist_v 670_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o outward_a fast_n consist_v in_o total_a abstinence_n 670_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o fast_n abstain_v from_o the_o most_o part_n of_o worldly_a comfort_n 671_o 3_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o our_o fast_n 672_o 4_o of_o humiliation_n and_o penitency_n in_o our_o fast_n 673_o 5_o that_o prayer_n must_v be_v join_v with_o our_o fast_n 673_o 6_o that_o with_o our_o fast_n we_o must_v join_v unfeigned_a repentance_n 675_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o fast_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n 676_o cap._n xxxvi_o of_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v god_n nature_n work_n and_o love_n towards_o us._n 678_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o sort_n of_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n 678_o 2_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n love_n towards_o us._n 680_o 3_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n decree_n of_o election_n 681_o 4_o the_o four_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o creation_n 683_o 5_o the_o five_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o preservation_n 684_o cap._n xxxvii_o two_o other_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o first_o take_v from_o christ_n give_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o father_n the_o other_o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v in_o he_o 686_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o love_n and_o serve_v god_n 686_o 2_o that_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n shall_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v our_o redeemer_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 687_o 3_o that_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n we_o be_v strong_o bind_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 689_o cap._n xxxviii_o of_o two_o other_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o one_o take_v from_o our_o effectual_a call_n the_o other_o from_o our_o free_a justification_n by_o faith_n 691_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n shall_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 691_o 2_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o justification_n and_o the_o fruit_n that_o follow_v it_o 692_o cap._n thirty-nine_o other_o motive_n arise_v from_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n 694_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o that_o thankfulness_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n 694_o 2_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o that_o desire_n which_o shall_v be_v in_o we_o to_o glorify_v god_n 695_o 3_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v thus_o serve_v he_o 696_o 4_o the_o four_o reason_n be_v that_o we_o may_v adorn_v the_o gospel_n of_o god_n which_o we_o profess_v 698_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n to_o avoid_v offence_n 698_o cap._n xl._n of_o such_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o respect_v ourselves_o 700_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o that_o dignity_n unto_o which_o god_n have_v call_v us._n 700_o 2_o the_o second_o reason_n be_v because_o hereby_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v prosper_v in_o all_o our_o way_n 701_o 3_o the_o 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main_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v and_o second_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o matter_n be_v either_o general_a or_o more_o special_a general_o it_o be_v require_v that_o we_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n conform_v our_o will_n and_o action_n our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n to_o his_o will_n leave_v and_o forsake_v whatsoever_o be_v displease_v unto_o he_o and_o repugnant_a to_o his_o holy_a will_n and_o commandment_n and_o contrariwise_o embrace_v and_o practise_v whatsoever_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n for_o his_o will_n be_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o whatsoever_o agree_v with_o it_o be_v just_a and_o good_a but_o whatsoever_o swerve_v from_o it_o either_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n oâ—_n the_o left_a be_v crooked_a evil_a and_o wicked_a and_o consequent_o odious_a and_o displease_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v please_v god_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n say_v with_o our_o saviour_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v neither_o must_v we_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n nor_o when_o we_o know_v god_n will_v dispute_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n whether_o it_o be_v fit_a or_o unfit_a profitable_a or_o unprofitable_a reasonable_a or_o against_o reason_n to_o do_v that_o which_o god_n command_v but_o we_o must_v yield_v unto_o it_o absolute_a obedience_n do_v god_n will_v as_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n cheerful_o and_o ready_o without_o gainsay_v doubt_v or_o reply_v for_o if_o earthly_a prince_n will_v not_o endure_v to_o have_v subject_n scan_v their_o law_n nor_o examine_v
5._o rom._n 8._o 6_o 7_o 8._o gen._n 6._o 5._o which_o be_v enmity_n against_o he_o and_o our_o natural_a imagination_n which_o be_v only_o and_o continual_o evil_a four_o if_o we_o neglect_v the_o direction_n of_o god_n word_n in_o perform_v service_n unto_o he_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o matter_n but_o the_o manner_n only_o god_n will_v neglect_v our_o service_n as_o be_v mere_a will-worship_n and_o not_o that_o which_o he_o have_v appoint_v according_a to_o his_o say_n to_o the_o jew_n by_o the_o prophet_n esay_n who_o have_v require_v these_o thing_n at_o your_o hand_n yea_o he_o will_v reject_v it_o as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a as_o he_o do_v the_o sacrifice_n 12._o esa_n 1._o 12._o of_o the_o jew_n who_o in_o serve_v he_o choose_v their_o own_o way_n and_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n still_o delight_v in_o their_o abomination_n when_o in_o outward_a appearance_n they_o seem_v devout_a in_o offer_v unto_o he_o sacrifice_n and_o oblation_n 3._o esa_n 66._o 3._o as_o elsewhere_o he_o protest_v by_o the_o same_o prophet_n neither_o will_v our_o good_a meaning_n blind_a zeal_n and_o superstitious_a devotion_n make_v our_o will-worship_n accept_v of_o god_n see_v they_o be_v in_o themselves_o sinful_a and_o one_o sin_n will_v not_o excuse_v another_o yea_o if_o we_o have_v no_o better_a guide_n to_o direct_v we_o we_o shall_v for_o god_n true_a service_n embrace_n and_o even_o tire_v ourselves_o in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o devil_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o blind_a zeal_n mislead_v they_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n into_o the_o way_n of_o destruction_n while_o neglect_v the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n they_o endeavour_v to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n and_o of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o by_o 3._o rom._n 10._o 3._o a_o ignorant_a zeal_n be_v make_v as_o he_o confess_v even_o mad_a against_o the_o 11._o act._n 26._o 11._o saint_n and_o with_o all_o rage_a cruelty_n set_v himself_o to_o destroy_v the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o final_o of_o those_o honourable_a woman_n speak_v of_o in_o the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o out_o of_o their_o blind_a devotion_n raise_v persecution_n against_o paul_n and_o barnabas_n and_o expel_v they_o out_o of_o their_o coast_n five_o if_o we_o serve_v 50._o act._n 13._o 50._o not_o god_n according_a to_o his_o will_n and_o word_n but_o according_a to_o our_o own_o good_a meaning_n and_o blind_a devotion_n it_o will_v not_o be_v please_v to_o god_n as_o not_o be_v do_v in_o faith_n but_o doubt_o not_o know_v whether_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o will_n or_o no_o or_o rather_o without_o doubt_v we_o may_v know_v that_o our_o service_n be_v not_o according_a to_o god_n will_v and_o therefore_o displease_v unto_o he_o see_v he_o have_v prefect_o reveal_v his_o will_n in_o his_o word_n both_o concern_v that_o which_o he_o will_v have_v we_o do_v and_o 23._o rom._n 6._o 23._o that_o which_o he_o will_v have_v we_o leave_v undo_v and_o consequent_o such_o service_n be_v not_o only_o without_o but_o contrary_a to_o faith_n and_o most_o odious_a unto_o god_n sixthly_a all_o our_o pain_n take_v in_o this_o service_n which_o be_v not_o warrant_v by_o god_n word_n but_o do_v according_a to_o our_o own_o invention_n good_a meaning_n and_o tradition_n of_o man_n be_v in_o vain_a and_o all_o our_o labour_n lose_v which_o be_v thus_o spend_v in_o will-worship_n and_o blind_a superstition_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n in_o vain_a they_o worship_v i_o teach_v for_o doctrine_n man_n precept_n yea_o 9_o matth._n 15._o 8_o 9_o they_o be_v not_o only_o vain_a and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v perish_v in_o the_o use_n 22._o col._n 2._o 22._o but_o evil_a both_o simple_o and_o by_o accident_n for_o who_o can_v bring_v good_a out_o of_o evil_a that_o which_o be_v clean_o out_o of_o that_o which_o be_v unclean_a or_o spiritual_a service_n unto_o 4._o job_n 14_o 4._o god_n out_o of_o the_o forge_n of_o our_o carnal_a reason_n and_o evil_a imagination_n see_v 6._o gen._n 6._o 5._o john_n 3._o 6._o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o that_o that_o which_o be_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v spirit_n and_o as_o it_o be_v simple_o evil_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o evil_a fountain_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v so_o also_o accidental_o in_o that_o it_o be_v prefer_v before_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o by_o take_v place_n of_o it_o do_v cause_v it_o to_o be_v clean_o thrust_v out_o of_o door_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o superstitious_a pharise_n who_o in_o set_v up_o their_o own_o tradition_n make_v 6._o math._n 15._o 4_o 5_o 6._o god_n commandment_n void_a and_o of_o none_o effect_n and_o of_o the_o papist_n who_o by_o make_v room_n for_o their_o blind_a devotion_n have_v quite_o exile_v all_o the_o part_n and_o mean_n of_o the_o true_a service_n of_o god_n in_o which_o regard_n all_o the_o labour_n which_o be_v thus_o spend_v do_v not_o only_o not_o please_v god_n and_o so_o lose_v all_o reward_n but_o much_o displease_v he_o and_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n and_o pull_v down_o his_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o all_o such_o as_o tender_v such_o service_n unto_o he_o both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o nadab_n 24._o levit._fw-la 10._o 2._o &_o 9_o 24._o and_o abihu_n who_o be_v consume_v with_o fire_n from_o heaven_n because_o they_o offer_v strange_a fire_n unto_o god_n and_o do_v not_o use_v that_o fire_n which_o he_o have_v send_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o this_o purpose_n in_o saul_n who_o kingdom_n be_v rend_v from_o he_o either_o for_o offering_n sacrifice_v himself_o which_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o he_o for_o which_o sin_n also_o vzziah_n be_v smite_v with_o leprosy_n or_o for_o not_o stay_v the_o time_n appoint_v by_o god_n and_o his_o prophet_n samuel_n and_o in_o vzzah_n who_o 19_o 2._o chro._n 26._o 19_o be_v smite_v with_o present_a death_n because_o be_v but_o a_o levite_n he_o take_v upon_o 6._o 2._o sam._n 6._o 6._o he_o to_o touch_v the_o ark_n which_o none_o may_v do_v but_o the_o priest_n and_o suffer_v it_o to_o be_v carry_v in_o a_o cart_n which_o shall_v have_v be_v bear_v upon_o their_o shoulder_n 15._o num._n 4._o 15._o unto_o which_o punishment_n and_o the_o like_a of_o this_o life_n god_n will_v add_v those_o eternal_a punishment_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v upon_o those_o that_o add_v unto_o or_o detract_v from_o his_o will_n which_o the_o apostle_n john_n threaten_v against_o those_o who_o add_v unto_o or_o detract_v from_o his_o prophecy_n namely_o loss_n of_o heavenly_a 18._o apoc._n 22._o 18._o happiness_n and_o all_o the_o plague_n write_v in_o that_o book_n among_o which_o be_v the_o torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n &_o everlasting_a condemnation_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o come_v thus_o far_o as_o to_o have_v fervent_a desire_n and_o great_a devotion_n to_o serve_v god_n let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o the_o devil_n do_v not_o delude_v we_o by_o persuade_v we_o through_o his_o instrument_n to_o spend_v all_o our_o labour_n not_o only_o in_o vain_a but_o also_o to_o loss_n nor_o to_o lay_v out_o our_o good_a intention_n as_o it_o be_v good_a coin_n upon_o the_o base_a trifle_n of_o humane_a tradition_n will-worship_n and_o our_o own_o invention_n as_o worship_v of_o saint_n and_o angel_n mass_n pilgrimage_n popish_a fast_n penance_n and_o punish_v of_o our_o body_n mumble_v of_o latin_a prayer_n without_o understanding_n satisfaction_n and_o such_o like_a see_v these_o be_v not_o only_o not_o command_v but_o express_o contrary_a to_o god_n will_v and_o word_n and_o the_o apostle_n also_o have_v give_v we_o warning_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o and_o avoid_v they_o as_o have_v only_o a_o show_n of_o wisdom_n in_o will-worship_n and_o humility_n and_o not_o spare_v of_o the_o body_n and_o in_o truth_n be_v meerefolly_n be_v 23._o col._n 2._o 23._o flat_o opposite_a to_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n but_o resolve_v to_o please_v god_n by_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o make_v his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n the_o rule_n and_o squire_n of_o all_o our_o action_n resolve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o do_v that_o which_o in_o this_o word_n be_v command_v and_o enjoin_v and_o to_o leave_v undo_v what_o in_o it_o be_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o special_a duty_n in_o which_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v and_o thus_o we_o see_v what_o be_v the_o main_a and_o general_a matter_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o such_o a_o
they_o be_v regenerate_v and_o hold_v place_n in_o all_o our_o action_n and_o endeavour_n neither_o will_v god_n in_o his_o service_n accept_v of_o a_o heart_n divide_v whereof_o one_o part_n be_v give_v unto_o he_o and_o another_o to_o the_o world_n nor_o of_o a_o double_a heart_n one_o while_o aim_v at_o his_o glory_n and_o another_o while_n at_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n sinister_a and_o earthly_a respect_n neither_o can_v we_o after_o this_o sort_n serve_v god_n and_o mammon_n nor_o with_o a_o unsettled_a resolution_n which_o now_o incline_v to_o god_n service_n and_o soon_o 24._o matth._n 6._o 24._o after_o to_o the_o service_n of_o satan_n for_o the_o base_a wage_n of_o sinful_a profit_n and_o pleasure_n nor_o with_o such_o a_o lame_a endeavour_n as_o make_v we_o halt_v between_o gain_n and_o godliness_n religion_n and_o worldliness_n the_o praise_n of_o man_n and_o the_o approbation_n of_o god_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n but_o we_o ought_v with_o such_o firm_a resolution_n go_v out_o of_o the_o sodom_n of_o sin_n that_o we_o must_v not_o cast_v a_o look_n backward_o 32._o luk._n 17._o 32._o as_o relent_v in_o our_o purpose_n and_o seem_v loath_a to_o leave_v it_o and_o so_o set_v our_o heart_n and_o hand_n to_o the_o plough_n of_o god_n husbandry_n that_o we_o never_o give_v it_o over_o till_o we_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n that_o so_o after_o we_o may_v reap_v the_o harvest_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o object_n 62._o luk._n 9_o 62._o also_o they_o must_v be_v entire_a and_o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n desire_v 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o resolve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o fly_v and_o forsake_v all_o manner_n of_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o embrace_v and_o practise_v whatsoever_o duty_n he_o have_v enjoin_v and_o command_v so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o if_o with_o herod_n we_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o take_v liberty_n to_o serve_v the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n in_o other_o that_o we_o leave_v some_o sin_n which_o be_v less_o pleasant_a or_o profitable_a and_o retain_v other_o which_o bring_v more_o profit_n or_o delight_n nor_o that_o we_o embrace_v and_o practice_v some_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v more_o easy_a and_o less_o costly_a and_o neglect_v other_o which_o be_v more_o chargeable_a and_o require_v great_a pain_n and_o diligence_n and_o when_o we_o be_v command_v by_o god_n to_o slay_v all_o the_o curse_a canaanites_n and_o amalekite_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n we_o must_v not_o put_v some_o only_a to_o the_o sword_n and_o keep_v other_o alive_a to_o pay_v the_o tribute_n of_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n to_o our_o carnal_a lust_n neither_o kill_v and_o mortify_v the_o lean_a of_o this_o curse_a cattle_n which_o serve_v we_o for_o little_a or_o no_o use_n and_o let_v the_o fat_a live_v as_o best_o serve_v to_o feed_v our_o fleshly_a appetite_n but_o we_o must_v devote_v they_o all_o unto_o god_n as_o a_o accurse_a thing_n and_o desire_n and_o resolve_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v not_o to_o leave_v any_o one_o alive_a to_o carry_v tiding_n to_o the_o devil_n of_o the_o slaughter_n of_o the_o rest_n yea_o if_o there_o be_v a_o agag_n which_o be_v more_o potent_a and_o powerful_a in_o we_o then_o any_o other_o we_o must_v take_v our_o first_o and_o chief_a care_n how_o that_o may_v be_v subdue_v and_o kill_v or_o such_o a_o herodias_n and_o darling_n sin_n that_o our_o flesh_n more_o dote_v on_o than_o any_o other_o of_o our_o corruption_n we_o must_v with_o most_o care_n and_o circumspection_n yea_o with_o most_o hatred_n and_o detestation_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o part_n regenerate_v put_v that_o far_a from_o we_o as_o most_o hurt_v our_o christian_a growth_n and_o hinder_v our_o proceed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n according_a to_o the_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n let_v 1._o heb._n 12._o 1._o we_o lay_v aside_o every_o weight_n and_o the_o sin_n that_o do_v so_o easy_o beset_v we_o and_o let_v we_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o us._n as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o more_o difficulty_n we_o find_v in_o any_o holy_a duty_n by_o reason_n of_o that_o averseness_n which_o we_o feel_v in_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n unto_o it_o the_o more_o vehement_a must_v our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v it_o even_o as_o the_o traveler_n take_v willing_o most_v pain_n in_o go_v up_o the_o hill_n that_o lie_v in_o his_o way_n homeward_o and_o the_o waterman_n employ_v the_o more_o strength_n and_o endeavour_n in_o handle_v his_o oar_n when_o as_o he_o row_v against_o wind_n and_o tide_n then_o when_o they_o both_o favour_n and_o further_o he_o §._o sect._n 5_o that_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v aim_v at_o the_o mean_n as_o well_o as_o the_o end_n three_o that_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n may_v be_v sincere_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n it_o be_v require_v that_o we_o as_o well_o aim_n in_o they_o at_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v accomplish_v as_o at_o the_o end_n and_o take_v all_o occasion_n and_o use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o god_n service_n and_o with_o like_a diligence_n avoid_v all_o let_v and_o impediment_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v hinder_v in_o it_o as_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v the_o service_n itself_o which_o god_n require_v for_o where_o he_o enjoy_v any_o duty_n there_o he_o no_o less_o require_v the_o mean_n and_o opportunity_n which_o enable_v we_o thereunto_o and_o to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v perform_v the_o duty_n and_o neglect_v these_o help_n be_v to_o imagine_v that_o we_o can_v live_v long_o and_o eat_v no_o food_n or_o come_v speedy_o to_o our_o journey_n end_n and_o never_o travail_v in_o the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o as_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o vain_a wish_n of_o balaam_n to_o die_v the_o death_n of_o the_o righteous_a when_o as_o he_o never_o take_v care_n to_o lead_v a_o righteous_a life_n so_o be_v it_o no_o less_o vain_a to_o desire_v that_o we_o may_v lead_v the_o life_n of_o the_o righteous_a when_o we_o do_v not_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o use_v the_o mean_n that_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v it_o and_o such_o be_v the_o desire_n and_o resolution_n of_o those_o who_o out_o of_o blind_a devotion_n endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n continue_v in_o their_o ignorance_n and_o neglect_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n will_n and_o so_o conform_v their_o life_n in_o obedience_n unto_o it_o who_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o have_v a_o good_a meaning_n do_v tire_v themselves_o in_o their_o own_o superstition_n and_o spend_v all_o their_o labour_n in_o vain_a offer_v unto_o god_n in_o stead_n of_o his_o pure_a service_n which_o he_o have_v command_v their_o own_o will-worship_n and_o humane_a invention_n and_o tradition_n which_o he_o have_v so_o often_o in_o his_o word_n forbid_v and_o condemn_v but_o quite_o contrary_a be_v the_o course_n and_o carriage_n of_o holy_a david_n in_o his_o desire_n and_o resolution_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n for_o as_o he_o long_v and_o have_v his_o heart_n even_o break_v with_o the_o vehemency_n of_o his_o desire_n to_o keep_v god_n satute_n and_o law_n so_o with_o like_a earnestness_n he_o hunger_v and_o thirst_v after_o the_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v he_o unto_o it_o which_o be_v to_o come_v into_o god_n court_n the_o visible_a place_n of_o his_o presence_n to_o hear_v his_o holy_a word_n read_v and_o preach_v unto_o he_o as_o the_o 2._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o hart_n say_v he_o pant_v after_o the_o water-brooke_n so_o pant_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o god_n for_o the_o live_a god_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v and_o appear_v before_o god_n and_o again_o o_o god_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n early_o will_v i_o seek_v 2._o psal_n 63._o 1_o 2._o thou_o my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o thou_o my_o flesh_n long_v for_o thou_o in_o a_o dry_a and_o thirsty_a land_n where_o no_o water_n be_v to_o see_v thy_o power_n and_o thy_o glory_n so_o as_o i_o have_v see_v thou_o in_o the_o sanctuary_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v lazy_a and_o idle_a but_o diligent_a and_o painful_a four_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n must_v not_o be_v lazy_a and_o luskish_a idle_a and_o slothful_a but_o exceed_v industrious_a painful_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o for_o be_v
effectual_a lively_a and_o full_a of_o spiritual_a sap_n faith_n spring_v as_o it_o be_v the_o main_n body_n of_o the_o tree_n and_o from_o it_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o grace_n like_o the_o bough_n and_o branch_n and_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o christianity_n in_o good_a work_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n like_o the_o leaf_n and_o fruit_n do_v proceed_v and_o grow_v for_o first_o we_o know_v god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n and_o then_o by_o faith_n we_o apprehend_v and_o believe_v they_o and_o when_o by_o a_o effectual_a knowledge_n we_o conceive_v &_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n believe_v they_o as_o that_o jehovah_n who_o be_v our_o god_n be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n omnipotent_a omniscient_a omnipresent_v and_o all-sufficient_a most_o good_a and_o gracious_a most_o merciful_a and_o true_a then_o do_v we_o trust_v in_o he_o love_v he_o and_o grow_v zealous_a of_o his_o glory_n obey_v and_o serve_v he_o praise_n and_o rejoice_v in_o he_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n submit_v ourselves_o to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n and_o so_o when_o we_o know_v and_o believe_v the_o former_a attribute_n join_v with_o his_o justice_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n they_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n humility_n and_o awful_a reverence_n move_v we_o to_o honour_n and_o worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v all_o virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n because_o they_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o and_o to_o fly_v and_o forsake_v all_o vice_n and_o wickedness_n because_o they_o be_v odious_a in_o his_o sight_n so_o that_o save_a knowledge_n as_o the_o root_n do_v comprise_v in_o it_o the_o life_n and_o sap_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v put_v for_o they_o all_o and_o comprehend_v in_o it_o alone_o all_o religion_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n thus_o the_o lord_n prohibit_v we_o to_o glory_n in_o our_o wisdom_n strength_n and_o riches_n but_o let_v he_o that_o glori_v glory_n in_o this_o that_o he_o 24._o jer._n 9_o 24._o understand_v and_o know_v i_o and_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o this_o be_v life_n eternal_a to_o know_v god_n and_o who_o he_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v the_o main_a 3._o joh._n 17._o 3._o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n before_o he_o give_v his_o law_n which_o he_o will_v have_v keep_v and_o perform_v prefix_v a_o preface_n wherein_o he_o describe_v himself_o that_o his_o people_n may_v know_v he_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n which_o bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n and_o out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n and_o david_n exhort_v his_o son_n solomon_n unto_o god_n service_n do_v first_o require_v that_o he_o shall_v know_v he_o and_o thou_o solomon_n my_o son_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n 9_o 1._o chro._n 28._o 9_o and_o a_o willing_a mind_n neither_o will_v any_o do_v he_o cheerful_a service_n till_o they_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o know_v what_o a_o mighty_a and_o gracious_a lord_n he_o be_v and_o what_o bountiful_a wage_n both_o of_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a blessing_n he_o give_v unto_o those_o that_o faithful_o serve_v he_o it_o comprise_v in_o it_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o god_n promise_n concern_v his_o gift_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o they_o shall_v all_o know_v i_o from_o the_o least_o of_o they_o to_o the_o great_a of_o they_o say_v the_o lord_n it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o other_o virtue_n for_o before_o we_o know_v they_o we_o can_v so_o much_o as_o desire_v they_o as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v in_o his_o speech_n to_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n if_o thou_o know_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o who_o it_o be_v that_o say_v to_o 10._o john_n 4._o 10._o thou_o give_v i_o drink_v thou_o will_v have_v ask_v of_o he_o and_o he_o will_v have_v give_v thou_o live_a water_n more_o particular_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o faith_n for_o we_o can_v come_v unto_o he_o nor_o believe_v in_o god_n till_o we_o know_v he_o and_o what_o he_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o be_v and_o affiance_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v they_o that_o know_v thy_o name_n will_v put_v 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o their_o trust_n in_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o forsake_v they_o that_o seek_v thou_o of_o our_o love_n of_o god_n for_o we_o must_v know_v how_o love_a and_o lovely_a he_o be_v before_o we_o can_v love_v he_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o love_v god_n because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o and_o the_o usual_a speech_n be_v there_o be_v no_o love_n of_o that_o of_o which_o there_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o be_v no_o knowledge_n to_o which_o purpose_n augustine_n say_v that_o we_o may_v love_v 15._o ignoti_fw-la nulla_fw-la cupido_fw-la inuisa_fw-la possumus_fw-la cupere_fw-la incognita_fw-la nequaquam_fw-la rom._n 10._o 15._o thing_n unseen_a but_o not_o unknown_a of_o our_o invocation_n and_o prayer_n for_o how_o shall_v they_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o who_o they_o have_v not_o believe_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v it_o be_v the_o cause_n also_o of_o our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n and_o of_o turn_v to_o he_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o true_a repentance_n for_o the_o first_o grace_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n be_v illumination_n whereby_o our_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o a_o sight_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o our_o heart_n inflame_v with_o a_o desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o and_o to_o this_o purpose_n it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o apostle_n paul_n be_v send_v unto_o the_o gentile_n first_o to_o open_v their_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o eye_n and_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o then_o to_o recover_v they_o from_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n etc._n etc._n in_o a_o word_n by_o knowledge_n of_o god_n we_o attain_v unto_o all_o grace_n and_o peace_n requisite_a to_o life_n and_o godliness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n grace_n and_o peace_n be_v multiply_v unto_o you_o through_o the_o 3._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 2_o 3._o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n our_o lord_n according_a as_o his_o divine_a power_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v unto_o life_n and_o godliness_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o that_o have_v call_v we_o to_o glory_n and_o virtue_n so_o that_o grace_n and_o glory_n holiness_n and_o happiness_n be_v derive_v unto_o we_o by_o this_o save_a knowledge_n and_o that_o in_o such_o measure_n as_o this_o knowledge_n be_v unto_o which_o we_o have_v attain_v here_o in_o this_o life_n our_o knowledge_n be_v but_o begin_v and_o so_o with_o it_o our_o sanctification_n and_o glory_n and_o that_o be_v but_o in_o part_n these_o be_v imperfect_a also_o but_o when_o we_o have_v this_o knowledge_n in_o perfection_n we_o shall_v be_v perfect_a also_o in_o righteousness_n and_o blessedness_n and_o when_o the_o dim_a glass_n be_v remoove_v and_o we_o see_v god_n face_n to_o face_n and_o know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v then_o shall_v we_o in_o his_o presence_n 12._o 1_o cor._n 13._o 12._o have_v fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n at_o his_o right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o to_o which_o purpose_n 2._o psal_n 16._o 11._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 2._o the_o apostle_n also_o say_v belove_v now_o be_v we_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o it_o do_v not_o yet_o appear_v what_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o for_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o ignorance_n estrange_v we_o from_o god_n and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n contrariwise_o want_v of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o common_a wealth_n of_o israel_n and_o 5._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o joh._n 10._o 14_o 4_o 5._o howsoever_o we_o be_v the_o church_n yet_o to_o be_v no_o true_a member_n of_o the_o church_n for_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o he_o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v all_o know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o of_o they_o to_o the_o great_a of_o they_o and_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o he_o know_v all_o the_o sheep_n of_o his_o fold_n and_o be_v know_v of_o they_o
the_o sun_n and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o wind_n have_v some_o resemblance_n to_o the_o breath_n of_o life_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o those_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o disjoin_v faith_n from_o a_o godly_a life_n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v perceive_v that_o diverse_a sort_n of_o man_n be_v notable_o deceive_v and_o cozen_v themselves_o of_o their_o own_o salvation_n as_o first_o carnal_a gospeller_n and_o profane_a protestant_n who_o brag_n of_o their_o faith_n as_o be_v strong_a and_o certain_a and_o yet_o live_v in_o all_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o good_a work_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n second_o civil_a worldling_n and_o superstitious_a papist_n who_o please_v themselves_o with_o their_o blind_a devotion_n will-worship_n humane_a invention_n and_o some_o outward_a show_n of_o good_a work_n as_o fasting_n penance_n almesdeed_n hospitality_n and_o such_o like_a do_v think_v god_n also_o please_v with_o they_o and_o will_v reward_v they_o with_o heavenly_a happiness_n when_o as_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o true_a faith_n and_o utter_o ignorant_a of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n to_o perform_v they_o in_o that_o manner_n which_o god_n have_v require_v but_o either_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o or_o else_o do_v they_o according_a to_o their_o own_o meaning_n will_n and_o humane_a invention_n and_o tradition_n three_o such_o as_o be_v touch_v with_o some_o inward_a guilt_n of_o conscience_n for_o their_o sin_n through_o some_o affliction_n or_o upon_o the_o hear_n of_o some_o powerful_a sermon_n do_v somewhat_o grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o so_o betake_v themselves_o at_o least_o in_o many_o thing_n to_o a_o new_a course_n of_o life_n the_o which_o their_o sorrow_n accompany_v with_o this_o reformation_n they_o think_v please_v to_o god_n and_o sufficient_a to_o secure_v they_o of_o their_o salvation_n though_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n and_o do_v these_o duty_n not_o out_o of_o love_n towards_o god_n follow_v their_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o they_o but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o servile_a fear_n either_o of_o temporal_a punishment_n or_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o let_v they_o all_o know_v that_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n which_o never_o go_v asunder_o for_o as_o well_o may_v we_o part_v the_o heat_n from_o the_o fire_n the_o light_n from_o the_o sun_n and_o make_v a_o good_a tree_n retain_v still_o its_o nature_n barren_a of_o fruit_n as_o separate_v true_a faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n one_o from_o another_o and_o therefore_o that_o the_o strong_a faith_n of_o carnal_a protestant_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o fruitless_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n that_o the_o devotion_n and_o good_a work_n of_o civil_a worldling_n and_o ignorant_a papist_n be_v blind_a superstition_n will-worship_n and_o glorious_a sin_n like_o tree_n that_o have_v no_o root_n and_o fair_a building_n that_o have_v no_o foundation_n and_o that_o the_o sudden_a flood_n of_o sorrow_n raise_v by_o some_o tempest_n of_o conscience_n or_o storm_n of_o affliction_n and_o spring_v not_o from_o the_o fountain_n of_o faith_n be_v but_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o cause_v death_n which_o common_o last_v but_o a_o while_n and_o when_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o be_v remoove_v do_v easy_o give_v place_n to_o the_o contrary_a extreme_a of_o worldly_a rejoice_v and_o carnal_a liberty_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o a_o general_a faith_n now_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o it_o be_v either_o general_a or_o special_a the_o general_a faith_n be_v a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n by_o which_o we_o believe_v and_o give_v firm_a assent_n to_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n as_o true_a and_o certain_a it_o be_v call_v general_a because_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v general_a even_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o and_o but_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n because_o it_o may_v be_v in_o the_o reprobate_a as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o elect_a see_v it_o appli_v not_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n for_o our_o justification_n for_o by_o this_o faith_n ahab_n believe_v and_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n threaten_n outward_o humble_v himself_o and_o so_o adiourn_v his_o punishment_n and_o the_o ninevite_n believe_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o jonas_n repent_v as_o they_o believe_v that_o be_v after_o a_o general_a and_o legal_a manner_n out_o of_o fear_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o those_o heavy_a judgement_n which_o be_v threaten_v and_o so_o escape_v they_o yet_o this_o faith_n be_v more_o than_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n see_v it_o firm_o assent_v to_o the_o whole_a truth_n and_o be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o natural_a knowledge_n and_o persuasion_n ground_v upon_o the_o evidence_n of_o sense_n and_o reason_n see_v it_o rest_v upon_o the_o sole_a authority_n of_o god_n infallible_a truth_n and_o consequent_o be_v more_o firm_a and_o undoubted_a 19_o 2._o pet._n 1._o 19_o because_o sense_n and_o reason_n may_v be_v deceive_v but_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n can_v never_o fail_v again_o though_o it_o be_v not_o a_o sanctify_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o it_o be_v more_o proper_o than_o the_o other_o a_o gift_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n and_o necessary_a unto_o justify_v faith_n as_o be_v a_o degree_n lead_v to_o it_o as_o also_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v it_o be_v require_v that_o not_o only_o all_o we_o do_v be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o scripture_n but_o also_o that_o we_o believe_v and_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o be_v agreeable_a for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v in_o doubt_v whether_o it_o please_v god_n or_o no_o and_o have_v not_o this_o warrant_n of_o faith_n to_o make_v we_o confident_a it_o be_v though_o material_o a_o good_a action_n yet_o formal_o no_o better_o than_o sin_n in_o god_n sight_n 23._o rom._n 14._o 23._o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o justify_v faith_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o thing_n require_v unto_o it_o the_o special_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v a_o sanctify_a grace_n infuse_v by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o do_v firm_o and_o effectual_o believe_v and_o assent_v unto_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n especial_o those_o which_o offer_v christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n unto_o we_o and_o also_o they_o particular_o unto_o ourselves_o with_o assurance_n that_o they_o all_o do_v belong_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o rest_v whole_o upon_o they_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v four_o thing_n require_v unto_o justify_v faith_n first_o knowledge_n of_o god_n word_n especial_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o all_o that_o will_v receive_v he_o as_o their_o saviour_n and_o rest_n upon_o he_o for_o their_o salvation_n for_o first_o we_o must_v know_v the_o promise_n before_o we_o can_v believe_v they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n how_o shall_v they_o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o 17._o rom._n 10._o 14_o 17._o have_v not_o hear_v namely_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o as_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v so_o this_o hear_n be_v only_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n second_o assent_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o scripture_n especial_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o after_o that_o our_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n by_o which_o be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o first_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o that_o we_o can_v by_o ourselves_o nor_o the_o help_n of_o any_o 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so_o much_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o clear_a evidence_n hereof_o in_o itself_o or_o the_o forciblenesse_n of_o the_o argument_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o convince_v and_o persuade_v natural_a reason_n as_o in_o regard_n of_o god_n authority_n who_o be_v most_o infallible_a in_o his_o truth_n infinite_a in_o his_o goodness_n and_o almighty_a to_o perform_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v promise_v which_o assent_n be_v effectual_a in_o we_o do_v work_n in_o our_o understanding_n a_o persuasion_n that_o our_o sin_n though_o in_o themselves_o heinous_a yet_o compare_v with_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v pardonable_a in_o our_o judgement_n a_o precious_a and_o high_a esteem_n of_o these_o mercy_n and_o merit_n above_o all_o worldly_a thing_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_a desire_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o our_o will_n a_o firm_a resolution_n to_o renounce_v all_o other_o mean_n and_o to_o rest_v whole_o upon_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o in_o our_o action_n a_o careful_a endeavour_n to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n and_o among_o the_o rest_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o so_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o from_o who_o we_o expect_v so_o great_a grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v a_o apprehension_n and_o application_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n unto_o ourselves_o in_o particular_a which_o be_v the_o form_n and_o very_a life_n of_o faith_n and_o make_v the_o thing_n thus_o apply_v useful_a and_o effectual_a for_o our_o justification_n and_o without_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o more_o benefit_n by_o they_o than_o a_o man_n have_v by_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n and_o cordial_a medicine_n not_o apply_v and_o take_v or_o by_o warm_a clothes_n which_o be_v not_o put_v on_o the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v affiance_n and_o confidence_n when_o as_o know_v assent_v unto_o and_o apply_v god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n unto_o ourselves_o we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o they_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o after_o illumination_n there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o manner_n how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n so_o that_o after_o illumination_n there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o faith_n the_o first_o be_v a_o effectual_a assent_n to_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o in_o our_o will_n a_o resolution_n to_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n by_o which_o 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increase_v in_o the_o spiritual_a growth_n he_o seek_v earnest_o for_o grace_n and_o peace_n but_o they_o seem_v to_o fly_v from_o he_o and_o be_v still_o wish_v for_o more_o and_o more_o but_o have_v little_a comfort_n in_o feeling_n and_o fruition_n his_o desire_n so_o far_o exceed_v the_o proportion_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v that_o it_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o they_o so_o that_o nothing_o in_o appearance_n remain_v and_o like_o covetous_a man_n he_o think_v not_o on_o what_o he_o have_v but_o upon_o what_o he_o have_v not_o and_o spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o that_o time_n in_o complaint_n of_o his_o want_n which_o shall_v be_v employ_v in_o praise_v god_n for_o that_o plenty_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v but_o this_o faith_n be_v still_o in_o growth_n though_o they_o that_o have_v it_o do_v not_o see_v it_o grow_v for_o the_o lord_n be_v no_o more_o ready_a to_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hunger_a desire_n after_o grace_n then_o to_o satisfy_v they_o this_o be_v his_o main_a end_n why_o like_o the_o merchant_n he_o stretch_v out_o these_o empty_a bag_n that_o he_o may_v replenish_v they_o with_o a_o great_a portion_n of_o these_o hide_a treasure_n and_o therefore_o when_o the_o weak_a believer_n careful_o and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_v of_o his_o faith_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n sacrament_n meditation_n prayer_n and_o such_o like_a the_o lord_n with_o his_o spirit_n so_o bless_v they_o unto_o he_o that_o from_o this_o first_o degree_n of_o faith_n he_o come_v to_o the_o second_o namely_o to_o a_o comfortable_a apprehension_n of_o god_n promise_n as_o belong_v to_o himself_o to_o some_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o his_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o to_o some_o assurance_n that_o he_o in_o particular_a have_v part_n and_o interest_n in_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n whereby_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o degree_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v but_o weak_a in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n be_v assault_v with_o much_o doubt_n and_o oftentimes_o shake_v with_o grievous_a tentation_n whereby_o the_o christian_n hold_v seem_v for_o the_o time_n whole_o lose_v and_o his_o faith_n in_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o almost_o quite_o extinguish_v and_o therefore_o have_v attain_v unto_o this_o degree_n he_o rest_v not_o in_o it_o as_o sufficient_a but_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o his_o faith_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o increase_v until_o it_o come_v to_o the_o three_o and_o last_o degree_n of_o perfection_n which_o be_v that_o plerophorie_n and_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n and_o god_n unchangeable_a 39_o rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o he_o from_o which_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o divide_v we_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o apostle_n paul_n example_n upon_o which_o follow_v christian_a security_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n protection_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n that_o pass_v all_o understanding_n which_o though_o it_o be_v assault_v yet_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o be_v seldom_o impeach_v and_o impugn_a with_o any_o violence_n of_o tentation_n trouble_v of_o mind_n or_o terror_n of_o conscience_n and_o from_o hence_o spring_v inward_a joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a out_o of_o our_o assurance_n and_o sweet_a feel_n 8._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 8._o of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o certain_a persuasion_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v cheerful_a and_o constant_a not_o only_o in_o do_v all_o which_o god_n command_v but_o also_o in_o suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o inflict_v §._o sect._n 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o faith_n whether_o it_o be_v weak_a or_o strong_a and_o these_o be_v the_o degree_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o or_o some_o one_o of_o they_o we_o can_v do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o god_n or_o set_v one_o step_v forward_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o faith_n be_v a_o cause_n and_o a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n of_o which_o if_o we_o be_v destitute_a in_o the_o least_o degree_n well_o may_v we_o be_v ignorant_o devout_a and_o zealous_o superstitious_a but_o we_o shall_v never_o perform_v any_o one_o duty_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o it_o and_o according_a to_o the_o degree_n and_o measure_n of_o our_o faith_n such_o also_o will_v be_v our_o fruit_n of_o godliness_n they_o hold_v a_o proportion_n the_o one_o with_o
way_n of_o the_o lord_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o last_o mean_n of_o obtain_v faith_n which_o be_v meditation_n on_o diverse_a subject_n the_o last_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o meditate_v upon_o these_o point_n follow_v first_o upon_o god_n everlasting_a and_o undeserued_a love_n which_o move_v he_o even_o whilst_o we_o be_v sinner_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n and_o enemy_n to_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n to_o send_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n into_o the_o world_n that_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o he_o may_v therein_o redeem_v and_o save_v we_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n in_o pay_v for_o we_o a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o he_o that_o seek_v we_o when_o we_o be_v lose_v will_v not_o cast_v we_o away_o when_o he_o have_v find_v us._n he_o that_o so_o love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n will_v not_o forsake_v we_o now_o if_o we_o seek_v his_o favour_n he_o that_o out_o of_o mere_a love_n give_v christ_n to_o redeem_v we_o by_o his_o death_n will_v not_o when_o he_o have_v buy_v we_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v if_o we_o apply_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n by_o faith_n when_o as_o a_o free_a gift_n he_o offer_v he_o unto_o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n which_o cause_v he_o to_o delight_n not_o in_o death_n and_o destruction_n but_o the_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n the_o which_o his_o mercy_n be_v above_o all_o 11._o rom._n 5._o 10._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o his_o work_n and_o infinite_o great_a than_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v free_o offer_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o receive_v it_o if_o we_o do_v not_o reject_v it_o by_o unbelief_n three_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n immutable_a and_o infallible_a truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o four_o upon_o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n 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what_o it_o be_v and_o whence_o it_o arise_v beside_o those_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n before_o speak_v of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n there_o be_v two_o other_o which_o 9_o prou._n 20._o 9_o arise_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n by_o a_o pure_a heart_n i_o do_v not_o understand_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n for_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 but_o such_o a_o heart_n as_o be_v regenerate_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v in_o part_n purify_v and_o sanctify_a hate_v sin_n and_o love_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n feel_v the_o weight_n of_o corruption_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v cleanse_v from_o it_o and_o the_o want_n of_o grace_n and_o resolve_v to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o this_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o discover_v unto_o we_o how_o ugly_a sin_n be_v in_o itself_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n with_o the_o profit_n which_o redound_v unto_o we_o by_o it_o and_o also_o of_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v mortify_v our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o to_o hate_v that_o sin_n which_o we_o former_o love_v and_o to_o love_n and_o embrace_v that_o grace_n and_o virtue_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o loathe_v and_o answerable_o to_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o one_o and_o furnish_v with_o the_o other_o all_o which_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n which_o be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v work_n in_o they_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o god_n again_o whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v what_o he_o hate_v and_o forbid_v and_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pure_a heart_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v a_o chief_a pillar_n that_o support_v it_o and_o a_o lively_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v pure_a it_o will_v purify_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n but_o if_o it_o be_v defile_v we_o can_v expect_v no_o pure_a stream_n from_o a_o pollute_a fountain_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n those_o thing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n come_v forth_o of_o the_o heart_n 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o and_o they_o defile_v the_o man_n for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o purge_v the_o stream_n when_o the_o fountain_n be_v defile_v because_o it_o will_v soon_o again_o pollute_v they_o whereas_o if_o the_o spring_n be_v clear_a it_o will_v soon_o cleanse_v the_o stream_n though_o much_o defile_v that_o issue_n from_o it_o so_o be_v it_o with_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o word_n and_o action_n which_o from_o it_o as_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o root_n and_o tree_n and_o the_o word_n and_o work_n be_v the_o fruit_n it_o bear_v which_o discover_v what_o it_o be_v for_o a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o and_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n it_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n speech_n and_o action_n and_o a_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 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o a_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 that_o which_o be_v evil_a for_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v it_o be_v the_o king_n and_o monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n which_o give_v law_n to_o all_o the_o other_o member_n reign_v and_o rule_v over_o they_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_a and_o first_o mover_n which_o give_v motion_n to_o all_o other_o part_n as_o inferior_a sphere_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n who_o motion_n all_o the_o rest_n follow_v stand_v still_o when_o it_o stand_v and_o go_v as_o it_o go_v so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o inditer_n 1._o psa_fw-la 45._o 1._o &_o 57_o 7._o &_o 108._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o 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god_n and_o his_o pure_a religion_n choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o affliction_n with_o his_o people_n then_o to_o inoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n so_o david_n be_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n like_o a_o wean_a child_n and_o loathe_v the_o world_n breast_n from_o which_o he_o have_v former_o suck_v the_o sweet_a milk_n of_o earthly_a 2._o psal_n 131._o 2._o vanity_n with_o so_o much_o delight_n do_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n and_o esteem_v he_o as_o his_o sole_a treasure_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 5_o 6._o and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n and_o when_o he_o be_v forsake_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n he_o be_v not_o like_a worldling_n as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o desperate_a but_o he_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o 57_o psal_n 142._o 5._o &_o 119._o 57_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n the_o which_o be_v better_a and_o great_a than_o be_v incident_a to_o worldling_n in_o all_o their_o posterity_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o wine_n increase_v and_o thus_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n be_v not_o in_o her_o great_a misery_n leave_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a but_o cleave_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o her_o heart_n she_o cry_v out_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n therefore_o 24._o lam._n 3._o 24._o will_v i_o hope_v in_o he_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n do_v consist_v the_o principal_a efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o be_v the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n god_n the_o father_n begin_v this_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o take_v away_o their_o hardness_n and_o make_v they_o soft_a and_o tender_a and_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n to_o purify_v they_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v they_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o promise_n i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n 26._o ezech._n 11._o 19_o &_o 36._o 26._o within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o body_n and_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o again_o after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o 33._o jer._n 31._o 33._o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o grace_n we_o must_v with_o the_o apostle_n have_v our_o recourse_n to_o god_n pray_v for_o ourselves_o as_o he_o do_v for_o the_o thessalonian_o the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o whole_o and_o i_o pray_v god_n your_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o 23._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 23._o body_n be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n god_n the_o son_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n wherein_o our_o pollute_a heart_n may_v be_v cleanse_v for_o so_o deep_o be_v they_o engrayn_v in_o the_o scarlet_a dye_n of_o sin_n that_o nothing_o else_o will_v take_v away_o their_o spot_n and_o stain_n and_o bring_v they_o unto_o snowy_a whiteness_n it_o be_v only_o his_o cross_n that_o crucifi_v these_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n that_o kill_v and_o mortify_v sin_n in_o us._n and_o this_o be_v that_o fountain_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v shall_v be_v open_v 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n in_o which_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o wash_v they_o will_v remain_v in_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o unite_n they_o to_o christ_n &_o by_o dip_v and_o wash_v they_o in_o this_o fountain_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v 5._o joh._n 3._o 5._o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n which_o be_v sufficient_a
in_o themselves_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o purification_n for_o as_o the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n have_v 5._o joh._n 5._o by_o the_o move_n of_o the_o angel_n virtue_n in_o it_o to_o cure_v disease_n but_o yet_o do_v good_a to_o none_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v put_v into_o it_o so_o though_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v sufficient_a to_o cure_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v it_o clean_o yet_o it_o be_v of_o no_o efficacy_n unto_o any_o save_v those_o who_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dip_v and_o wash_v in_o it_o see_v like_o the_o poor_a lame_a cripple_n we_o be_v natural_o impotent_a and_o can_v make_v any_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o recovery_n unless_o we_o be_v assist_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o purification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n to_o this_o end_n the_o which_o we_o may_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n for_o our_o spiritual_a purge_n from_o sin_n which_o be_v perfect_v in_o our_o justification_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o begin_v in_o our_o sanctification_n by_o purify_n our_o heart_n from_o their_o natural_a corruption_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o in_o which_o respect_n faith_n be_v say_v to_o purify_v our_o heart_n not_o material_o or_o formal_o by_o any_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o itself_o but_o instrumental_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o until_o we_o have_v this_o faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v our_o heart_n remain_v it_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n and_o be_v full_a of_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v persuade_v to_o contemn_v the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o tread_v underfoot_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o be_v natural_o so_o much_o delight_v till_o they_o have_v a_o offer_n of_o better_a thing_n from_o god_n and_o have_v some_o assurance_n that_o upon_o their_o renounce_n of_o the_o world_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o seek_v after_o these_o rich_a gift_n they_o shall_v most_o certain_o attain_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n bless_a be_v god_n and_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o who_o according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a and_o undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o you_o and_o this_o purge_a moses_n heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o make_v he_o willing_a to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n because_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n he_o look_v upon_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o this_o cause_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o to_o content_v themselves_o to_o dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n &_o not_o to_o regard_v any_o earthly_a mansion_n because_o they_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n 10._o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10._o and_o maker_n be_v god_n &_o the_o holy_a martyr_n to_o endure_v with_o patience_n &_o joy_n most_o cruel_a persecution_n not_o accept_v deliverance_n because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o shall_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n of_o which_o comfort_n of_o 33._o heb._n 11._o 33._o faith_n we_o have_v great_a need_n to_o be_v thereby_o support_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o persuade_v unto_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n see_v jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o be_v free_a from_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v by_o his_o heavenly_a hope_n encourage_v in_o his_o earthly_a suffering_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v he_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o throne_n of_o god_n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v both_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v or_o no_o be_v either_o inward_a or_o outward_a the_o inward_a sign_n be_v first_o the_o love_n of_o holiness_n and_o purity_n for_o as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v defile_v with_o natural_a corruption_n we_o loath_a sanctity_n and_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o impure_a lust_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v by_o faith_n they_o be_v chief_o please_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v god_n and_o love_a purity_n and_o piety_n they_o delight_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o love_v purity_n and_o holiness_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v pure_a and_o holy_a see_v the_o cause_n of_o love_n be_v likeness_n and_o where_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n we_o natural_o love_v especial_o of_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v because_o they_o most_o molest_v and_o trouble_v we_o and_o pollute_v the_o heart_n with_o their_o defilement_n hinder_v most_o our_o progress_n in_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o thus_o paul_n when_o his_o heart_n be_v purify_v abhor_a all_o corruption_n and_o delight_v in_o god_n law_n hate_v that_o sin_n most_o which_o he_o do_v most_o commit_v because_o like_o a_o rebel_n it_o war_v against_o the_o law_n 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o of_o his_o mind_n and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v our_o careful_a avoid_v all_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o spiritual_a pollution_n for_o as_o he_o that_o have_v filthy_a hand_n care_v not_o to_o handle_v filthy_a thing_n but_o when_o they_o be_v wash_v clean_o will_v not_o willing_o touch_v that_o which_o will_v defile_v they_o so_o a_o impure_a heart_n shun_v not_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o impurity_n because_o they_o can_v make_v it_o worse_o than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o quality_n though_o they_o may_v increase_v the_o pollution_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n yea_o rather_o be_v like_o filthy_a hog_n natural_o incline_v unto_o filthiness_n they_o seek_v the_o occasion_n of_o more_o uncleanness_n and_o purposely_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o sink_n and_o puddle_n of_o sin_n as_o often_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a lust_n more_o especial_o he_o that_o have_v a_o pure_a heart_n delight_v in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a by_o who_o christian_a conversation_n his_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o can_v endure_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a no_o not_o when_o like_o filthy_a dog_n they_o fawn_v upon_o he_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o infectious_a and_o spread_a nature_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v pitch_n shall_v be_v defile_v with_o it_o and_o that_o worldly_a man_n most_o defile_v when_o they_o most_o fawn_v and_o do_v we_o least_o hurt_v when_o they_o be_v far_a from_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n for_o the_o tree_n be_v 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praise_v of_o man_n and_o not_o to_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n it_o make_v our_o prayer_n unacceptable_a to_o god_n for_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v us._n it_o pollute_v all_o 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o our_o action_n as_o the_o corrupt_a fountain_n pollute_v all_o the_o stream_n that_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o make_v all_o the_o creature_n to_o become_v unclean_a for_o unto_o they_o 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v final_o it_o prophane_v all_o our_o vow_n of_o holiness_n and_o make_v all_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n unsettled_a fickle_a and_o unconstant_a like_a unto_o the_o burn_a of_o a_o ague_n which_o proceed_v not_o from_o natural_a heat_n but_o from_o distemper_n and_o therefore_o end_v in_o unnatural_a coldness_n the_o harbinger_n of_o death_n for_o these_o 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and_o moisture_n wither_v when_o the_o sun_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n rise_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o second_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n and_o these_o be_v the_o argument_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o esteem_v and_o seek_v after_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_n now_o when_o our_o 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v it_o be_v a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o purify_v the_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v not_o by_o any_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o itself_o but_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o purge_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o corruption_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o see_v so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o infidelity_n our_o heart_n will_v also_o cintinue_v in_o their_o impurity_n this_o must_v make_v we_o labour_n to_o come_v out_o of_o this_o estate_n and_o to_o use_v to_o this_o purpose_n all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o this_o faith_n may_v be_v begin_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n second_o let_v we_o wash_v they_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n bewail_v those_o sin_n in_o which_o former_o we_o delight_v and_o hate_v those_o corruption_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o love_v and_o because_o we_o can_v at_o once_o purge_v the_o deep_a sink_n of_o our_o pollute_a heart_n from_o all_o their_o filthiness_n therefore_o we_o must_v make_v it_o our_o daily_a work_n and_o do_v it_o by_o degree_n and_o see_v we_o can_v in_o one_o assault_n overcome_v these_o curse_a canaanites_n we_o must_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o they_o and_o cast_v they_o out_o one_o after_o another_o as_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n shall_v enable_v us._n especial_o let_v we_o not_o out_o of_o fear_n and_o cowardice_n suffer_v the_o son_n of_o anakim_n our_o great_a and_o giantlike_a corruption_n fortify_v themselves_o in_o the_o castle_n of_o our_o heart_n nor_o let_v those_o agag_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o reign_v most_o in_o we_o live_v out_o of_o any_o carnal_a respect_n but_o let_v we_o even_o at_o the_o first_o strike_v at_o these_o main_a root_n which_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o pluck_v up_o many_o of_o the_o branch_n will_v die_v for_o want_v of_o that_o sap_n of_o bitterness_n which_o they_o suck_v from_o they_o and_o let_v we_o drive_v out_o these_o master_n bee_n and_o whole_a swarm_n of_o carnal_a lust_n will_v issue_v after_o they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n now_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v our_o next_o care_n must_v be_v to_o preserve_v they_o in_o this_o purity_n and_o cleanness_n for_o as_o the_o clean_a house_n will_v gather_v soil_n if_o it_o be_v not_o sometime_o sweep_v and_o the_o bright_a armour_n and_o weapon_n be_v apt_a to_o take_v rust_n if_o they_o be_v not_o often_o scour_v and_o oil_v so_o much_o more_o will_v our_o heart_n remove_v to_o their_o natural_a uncleanness_n and_o even_o rust_v again_o in_o their_o corruption_n if_o we_o once_o only_o take_v pain_n to_o cleanse_v they_o and_o afterward_o be_v careless_a to_o maintain_v they_o in_o their_o purity_n first_o therefore_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n and_o as_o the_o wiseman_n exhort_v above_o all_o observation_n observe_v they_o that_o they_o be_v 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o not_o carry_v away_o from_o god_n with_o loose_a wander_n and_o so_o dina-like_a be_v defile_v with_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n for_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v conquer_v but_o not_o quite_o kill_v they_o be_v beat_v and_o expel_v as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o this_o city_n but_o not_o quite_o banish_v out_o of_o our_o coast_n for_o they_o lie_v lurk_v in_o secret_a corner_n and_o in_o ambushment_n and_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o neglect_v our_o watch_n and_o leave_v the_o gate_n of_o our_o heart_n ungarded_a but_o present_o they_o take_v the_o advantage_n and_o enter_v into_o they_o in_o whole_a troop_n they_o surprise_v they_o at_o unaware_o and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o keep_v daily_o our_o watch_n strong_a and_o to_o nourish_v and_o preserve_v the_o garrison_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o that_o they_o may_v either_o be_v discover_v and_o defeat_v before_o they_o approach_v or_o be_v repel_v and_o beat_v back_o in_o their_o first_o assault_n for_o if_o with_o loose_a christian_n we_o neglect_v this_o watch_n and_o guard_n and_o let_v our_o heart_n rove_v after_o worldly_a lust_n and_o suffer_v they_o at_o pleasure_n to_o riot_n in_o they_o if_o we_o keep_v they_o under_o no_o government_n but_o suffer_v they_o like_o masterless_a man_n to_o wander_v at_o their_o pleasure_n we_o shall_v never_o reserve_v they_o for_o god_n use_n nor_o fit_v they_o for_o his_o service_n but_o like_o loose_a vagrant_n unaccustomed_a to_o work_v it_o will_v be_v death_n unto_o they_o to_o take_v any_o constant_a pain_n save_v only_o by_o fit_n and_o start_n and_o when_o we_o will_v settle_v they_o to_o prayer_n hear_v read_v and_o meditation_n with_o such_o like_a holy_a exercise_n they_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v keep_v in_o unless_o they_o be_v hold_v strict_o in_o their_o bound_n by_o the_o strong_a chain_n of_o some_o sharp_a affliction_n but_o every_o hand-while_n they_o will_v start_v aside_o and_o according_a to_o their_o accustom_a course_n wander_v abroad_o after_o worldly_a vanity_n whereas_o if_o we_o keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n we_o shall_v keep_v they_o from_o wander_v away_o from_o god_n or_o when_o they_o begin_v to_o stray_v after_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n we_o shall_v check_v they_o in_o their_o course_n and_o bring_v they_o back_o unto_o god_n service_n we_o shall_v be_v still_o in_o readiness_n to_o repel_v and_o beat_v back_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o to_o keep_v out_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a lust_n from_o enter_v at_o all_o and_o so_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n from_o their_o defilement_n or_o if_o they_o have_v enter_v at_o unaware_o they_o shall_v not_o have_v time_n to_o fortify_v themselves_o but_o be_v like_o secret_a traitor_n observe_v and_o as_o it_o be_v take_v in_o the_o watch_n we_o will_v examine_v they_o and_o find_v out_o their_o treason_n and_o that_o they_o be_v come_v in_o to_o defile_v our_o heart_n and_o to_o betray_v we_o to_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o will_v kill_v and_o crucify_v they_o and_o that_o pollution_n which_o they_o have_v leave_v behind_o we_o will_v present_o purge_v away_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o thus_o by_o this_o careful_a watch_n we_o shall_v either_o be_v
cause_n and_o chief_a goodness_n and_o so_o the_o judgement_n infer_v therefore_o thou_o have_v perform_v a_o good_a duty_n again_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o understanding_n say_v whosoever_o will_v worship_v god_n true_o must_v worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n and_o not_o according_a to_o his_o own_o invention_n the_o conscience_n assume_v but_o thou_o have_v not_o worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o invention_n whereupon_o the_o judgement_n infer_v therefore_o thou_o have_v not_o worship_v god_n true_o or_o thus_o whosoever_o break_v the_o law_n be_v accurse_v say_v the_o understanding_n but_o thou_o say_v the_o conscience_n have_v break_v the_o law_n therefore_o say_v the_o judgement_n thou_o be_v accurse_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o diverse_a office_n of_o conscience_n now_o this_o faculty_n of_o conscience_n perform_v diverse_a office_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a part_n wherein_o it_o exercise_v its_o power_n and_o virtue_n for_o in_o the_o understanding_n before_o our_o action_n be_v achieve_v it_o play_v the_o part_n of_o a_o friend_n or_o gentle_a monitour_n tell_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v or_o leave_v undo_v with_o the_o penalty_n or_o reward_n which_o will_v follow_v our_o commission_n or_o omission_n after_o the_o deed_n be_v do_v it_o become_v a_o judge_n approve_v or_o disallow_v the_o action_n and_o either_o absolve_a or_o condemn_v we_o for_o the_o do_v or_o not_o do_v of_o it_o in_o the_o memory_n it_o perform_v the_o office_n of_o a_o notary_n 12._o conscientia_fw-la est_fw-la codex_fw-la in_o quo_fw-la quotidiana_fw-la peccata_fw-la conscribuntur_fw-la chrys_n in_o psal_n 50._o rom._n 2._o 15._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 12._o and_o register_n in_o set_v down_o and_o keep_n upon_o record_n what_o we_o have_v do_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o also_o of_o a_o witness_n give_v evidence_n either_o with_o or_o against_o we_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o our_o fact_n accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v do_v ill_o and_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v do_v well_o in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n it_o be_v the_o deputy_n of_o god_n spirit_n to_o suggest_v and_o enjoin_v we_o good_a duty_n and_o when_o they_o be_v do_v to_o reward_v we_o by_o comfort_v cherish_v and_o replenish_n our_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o when_o we_o have_v do_v ill_o especial_o by_o commit_v sin_n which_o be_v heinous_a and_o against_o conscience_n it_o execute_v the_o office_n of_o a_o jailor_n or_o tormentor_n fill_v the_o heart_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n with_o fear_n and_o terror_n with_o final_a desperation_n hellish_a perturbation_n and_o intolerable_a torture_n that_o no_o rack_n nor_o gallows_n no_o hot_a pincer_n or_o scald_a lead_n may_v be_v compare_v with_o they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o cain_n who_o out_o of_o a_o despair_a conscience_n cry_v out_o that_o his_o punishment_n 13._o gen._n 4._o 13._o be_v great_a than_o he_o can_v bear_v and_o of_o judas_n who_o to_o ease_v his_o torment_n which_o the_o gnaw_a worm_n of_o conscience_n cause_v hang_v himself_o and_o with_o this_o office_n of_o conscience_n the_o heathen_n be_v acquaint_v which_o give_v occasion_n to_o that_o fiction_n of_o hellish_a fury_n which_o endless_o haunt_v and_o torment_v those_o who_o have_v commit_v heinous_a sin_n against_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n the_o which_o also_o appear_v by_o their_o writing_n wherein_o be_v many_o notable_a say_n to_o this_o purpose_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n say_v seneca_n to_o hide_v 43._o senec._n epist_n 43._o a_o man_n self_n and_o to_o avoid_v the_o eye_n and_o ear_n of_o man_n a_o good_a conscience_n call_v in_o the_o multitude_n and_o a_o ill_n be_v solicitous_a and_o fearful_a even_o in_o solitude_n if_o the_o thing_n thou_o do_v be_v honest_a care_v not_o though_o all_o man_n know_v they_o if_o dishonest_a what_o skill_v it_o though_o no_o man_n know_v they_o see_v thou_o know_v they_o thyself_o o_o miserable_a man_n that_o thou_o be_v if_o thou_o despise_v such_o a_o witness_n and_o again_o it_o be_v the_o great_a security_n to_o do_v no_o 105._o epist_n 105._o man_n wrong_v they_o that_o can_v abstain_v from_o it_o do_v lead_v a_o life_n full_a of_o confusion_n &_o perturbation_n so_o much_o fear_v as_o they_o have_v hurt_v neither_o be_v they_o at_o any_o time_n quiet_a after_o they_o have_v do_v mischief_n they_o fear_v they_o be_v trouble_v conscience_n suffer_v they_o not_o to_o intend_v any_o other_o thing_n but_o every_o hand_n while_o to_o review_v themselves_o he_o suffer_v punishment_n that_o expect_v it_o and_o he_o expect_v that_o have_v deserve_v it_o it_o be_v possible_a by_o some_o mean_n to_o be_v safe_a with_o a_o ill_a conscience_n but_o never_o secure_v for_o he_o think_v he_o may_v be_v take_v with_o the_o manner_n though_o yet_o he_o be_v not_o in_o sleep_n he_o be_v trouble_v and_o be_v awake_a as_o oft_o as_o he_o name_v any_o man_n wickedness_n he_o think_v of_o his_o own_o it_o never_o seem_v enough_o blot_v out_o never_o sufficient_o cover_v a_o guilty_a conscience_n have_v sometime_o the_o hap_n to_o be_v hide_v but_o never_o apoph_n exemplo_fw-la quodcunque_fw-la malo_fw-la committitur_fw-la ipsi_fw-la displicet_fw-la authori_fw-la etc._n etc._n iwen._n satyr_n 13._o plut._n apoph_n assurance_n so_o the_o satirist_n whatsoever_o crime_n be_v commit_v by_o evil_a example_n it_o first_o displease_v the_o author_n this_o be_v the_o first_o punishment_n that_o no_o man_n guilty_a can_v be_v absolve_v himself_o be_v judge_n although_o by_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o corrupt_a judge_n he_o be_v acquit_v in_o which_o regard_n cato_n be_v wont_a to_o say_v that_o every_o man_n ought_v to_o fear_v and_o respect_n himself_o most_o when_o he_o do_v any_o evil_a because_o though_o he_o may_v shun_v other_o yet_o from_o himself_o he_o can_v flee_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o conscience_n have_v all_o its_o power_n and_o authority_n from_o god_n only_o now_o this_o power_n of_o conscience_n in_o judge_v witness_v bind_v and_o punish_v it_o have_v only_o from_o god_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o it_o and_o have_v seat_v it_o in_o man_n as_o his_o viceroy_n and_o deputy_n to_o rule_v he_o in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o if_o he_o will_v not_o obey_v to_o be_v his_o notary_n to_o keep_v upon_o record_n all_o his_o fault_n his_o witness_n to_o give_v testimony_n against_o he_o and_o his_o executioner_n to_o torment_v he_o when_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n he_o be_v condemn_v neither_o have_v any_o creature_n power_n over_o conscience_n either_o to_o bind_v it_o or_o set_v it_o at_o liberty_n but_o god_n only_o nor_o have_v the_o conscience_n itself_o any_o authority_n to_o execute_v these_o office_n till_o it_o have_v a_o commission_n ingross_v and_o seal_v from_o god_n which_o be_v either_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n in_o our_o first_o creation_n or_o the_o divine_a oracle_n of_o god_n contain_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n and_o if_o without_o these_o conscience_n do_v any_o thing_n against_o we_o either_o by_o unjust_a judge_v or_o false_a accuse_v we_o may_v revoke_v it_o all_o by_o a_o writ_n of_o error_n and_o make_v our_o appeal_n from_o this_o false_a judgement_n in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n to_o our_o supreme_a lord_n to_o be_v judge_v by_o he_o according_a to_o his_o law_n for_o howsoever_o in_o the_o creation_n conscience_n be_v a_o upright_a judge_n and_o true_a witness_n yet_o after_o the_o fall_n the_o understanding_n be_v darken_v with_o ignorance_n and_o the_o judgement_n corrupt_v do_v offer_n unto_o the_o conscience_n false_a rule_n and_o principle_n and_o so_o cause_v it_o to_o give_v wrong_a evidence_n and_o erroneous_a judgement_n justify_v when_o it_o shall_v condemn_v and_o condemn_v when_o it_o shall_v justify_v excuse_v those_o who_o it_o shall_v accuse_v and_o accuse_v they_o who_o the_o law_n of_o god_n excuse_v 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corrupt_v and_o disable_v can_v be_v a_o sufficient_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n till_o after_o our_o regeneration_n it_o be_v renew_v and_o restore_v in_o some_o measure_n unto_o that_o integrity_n and_o perfection_n which_o it_o have_v in_o our_o first_o creation_n and_o this_o we_o call_v good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a foundation_n of_o godliness_n guide_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n which_o god_n require_v in_o speak_v whereof_o we_o will_v first_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o then_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o the_o property_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o the_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v obtain_v it_o if_o it_o be_v want_v or_o preserve_v and_o keep_v it_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o concern_v the_o first_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v that_o which_o be_v renew_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o 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with_o he_o upon_o which_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o accusation_n and_o terror_n of_o it_o for_o when_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o light_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v set_v a-work_o to_o 34._o rom._n 8._o 1_o 33_o 34._o affright_v and_o disquiet_v we_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o sin_n then_o show_v our_o pardon_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v calm_v and_o quiet_v have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n which_o christ_n our_o surety_n have_v not_o satisfy_v for_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v prophetical_o name_v the_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o prefigure_v under_o the_o type_n of_o melchizedech_n because_o he_o be_v not_o 6._o esa_n 9_o 6._o only_o the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n by_o who_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o also_o king_n of_o 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o peace_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n do_v thereby_o also_o procure_v for_o we_o peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o the_o judge_n have_v no_o authority_n to_o condemn_v nor_o the_o witness_n to_o accuse_v nor_o the_o jailor_n to_o imprison_v nor_o the_o executioner_n to_o punish_v and_o torment_v when_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v satisfy_v by_o the_o suffering_n of_o his_o son_n have_v send_v we_o his_o free_a pardon_n and_o we_o have_v plead_v it_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n yea_o rather_o the_o judge_n do_v then_o acquit_v and_o absolve_v we_o and_o the_o witness_n say_v nothing_o against_o we_o but_o as_o a_o messenger_n of_o good_a thing_n do_v testify_v unto_o we_o this_o joyful_a tiding_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v no_o soon_o bear_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o holy_a angel_n be_v send_v as_o god_n herald_n to_o proclaim_v this_o peace_n glory_n be_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o high_a and_o in_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n the_o which_o peace_n our_o saviour_n 14._o luk._n 2._o 14._o 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from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n while_o he_o appli_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a blood_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o conscience_n from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o spiritual_a defilement_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v pure_a and_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o he_o use_v as_o his_o instrument_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o by_o they_o both_o make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v beget_v and_o also_o confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o instrument_n which_o the_o 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speak_v peace_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n but_o here_o the_o carnal_a worldling_n and_o loose_a libertine_n will_v take_v occasion_n to_o presume_v that_o above_o all_o other_o they_o have_v the_o best_a conscience_n because_o they_o seldom_o or_o never_o accuse_v they_o or_o if_o they_o do_v yet_o they_o can_v easy_o put_v they_o to_o silence_n they_o be_v never_o in_o their_o life_n trouble_v with_o any_o horror_n and_o fear_n but_o have_v have_v their_o conscience_n ever_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a witness_v good_a thing_n unto_o they_o as_o that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v they_o high_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o shall_v most_o certain_o attain_v unto_o salvation_n but_o for_o prevent_v of_o this_o we_o have_v add_v in_o the_o description_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n that_o it_o do_v not_o only_o witness_v peaceable_a and_o good_a thing_n but_o also_o that_o it_o do_v give_v true_a testimony_n of_o they_o so_o that_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a 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surprise_v we_o when_o by_o believe_v this_o false_a intelligence_n we_o be_v secure_a and_o neglect_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n give_v ourselves_o over_o to_o worldly_a delight_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o difference_n betwixt_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a and_o bad_a conscience_n as_o first_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o wicked_a proceed_v from_o ignorance_n of_o their_o estate_n every_o conscience_n therefore_o be_v not_o good_a which_o be_v peaceable_a but_o that_o which_o speak_v peace_n in_o truth_n not_o according_a to_o our_o ignorant_a conceit_n blind_v with_o pride_n and_o self-love_n or_o presumptuous_a opinion_n which_o have_v no_o sound_a ground_n but_o when_o it_o be_v square_v by_o the_o perfect_a and_o infallible_a rule_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o that_o inward_a peace_n which_o we_o feel_v in_o we_o proceed_v from_o a_o good_a or_o a_o bad_a conscience_n for_o there_o be_v many_o thing_n by_o corrupt_v and_o defile_v the_o conscience_n and_o make_v it_o worse_o and_o more_o dead_a and_o senseless_a than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n which_o make_v it_o at_o least_o for_o time_n quiet_a and_o peaceable_a as_o first_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n which_o hood-winking_a the_o conscience_n give_v the_o devil_n fit_a opportunity_n to_o carry_v it_o quick_o whither_o he_o will_v and_o like_o a_o thick_a fog_n and_o darkness_n of_o the_o night_n deprive_v we_o of_o light_n and_o sight_n do_v cause_v we_o to_o err_v into_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n while_o we_o think_v that_o we_o be_v in_o that_o perfect_a path_n of_o righteousness_n that_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n as_o we_o see_v in_o paul_n example_n who_o in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o ignorance_n 9_o rom._n 7._o 7_o 8_o 9_o think_v concupiscence_n to_o be_v no_o sin_n which_o after_o he_o be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n he_o discern_v to_o be_v the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o while_o his_o judgement_n be_v thus_o blind_v his_o conscience_n speak_v peace_n unto_o he_o testify_v that_o he_o be_v alive_a and_o in_o good_a case_n when_o as_o be_v true_o inform_v he_o plain_o see_v that_o he_o be_v dead_a and_o in_o the_o high_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o hell_n such_o have_v not_o their_o peace_n disturb_v by_o conscience_n because_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o way_n it_o can_v admonish_v they_o when_o they_o go_v out_o of_o it_o and_o be_v itself_o misinform_v it_o must_v needs_o give_v unto_o they_o false_a evidence_n and_o though_o their_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o sluttish_a corner_n and_o even_o deep_a dungeon_n full_a of_o all_o filthiness_n yet_o the_o eye_n of_o conscience_n do_v not_o discern_v any_o annoyance_n because_o it_o be_v in_o the_o dark_a and_o be_v not_o enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n but_o especial_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v when_o as_o ignorance_n be_v not_o only_o simple_a and_o natural_a but_o embrace_v and_o 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their_o purpose_n hate_v the_o morning_n as_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n because_o it_o discover_v their_o fault_n to_o other_o and_o bring_v they_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v apprehend_v condemn_a and_o execute_v so_o these_o affect_v the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n and_o abhor_v the_o light_n of_o truth_n 16._o job_n 24_o 15_o 16._o because_o they_o will_v not_o have_v conscience_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o wickedness_n lest_o like_o god_n sergeant_n it_o shall_v arrest_v and_o hale_v they_o before_o his_o tribunal_n and_o there_o as_o a_o unpartial_a witness_n give_v evidence_n against_o they_o and_o lest_o be_v condemn_v it_o shall_v play_v the_o executioner_n torment_v and_o vex_v they_o day_n and_o night_n with_o hellish_a horror_n and_o deep_a despair_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o spiritual_a life_n of_o a_o evil_a from_o senselessness_n and_o deadness_n second_o peace_n of_o conscience_n do_v often_o proceed_v not_o from_o spiritual_a life_n and_o motion_n know_v and_o do_v god_n will_v but_o from_o the_o clean_a contrary_n as_o from_o spiritual_a deadness_n idleness_n and_o sloth_n in_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o god_n require_v for_o as_o when_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a it_o have_v no_o sense_n of_o sickness_n wound_n or_o any_o hurt_n which_o can_v be_v do_v unto_o it_o so_o when_o the_o soul_n be_v dead_a in_o sin_n the_o conscience_n have_v no_o feel_n of_o any_o weight_n that_o lie_v upon_o it_o nor_o of_o any_o wound_n or_o sore_n of_o sin_n wherewith_o it_o be_v mangle_v and_o deform_v and_o though_o corruption_n and_o guilt_n like_o a_o gangrene_n indanger_v it_o even_o unto_o the_o very_a death_n yet_o it_o never_o complain_v because_o it_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o this_o mischief_n and_o misery_n beside_o while_o man_n snort_v in_o this_o
lethargy_n of_o sin_n the_o devil_n never_o waken_v nor_o disquiet_v they_o because_o he_o know_v that_o this_o temporary_a rest_n will_v end_v in_o restless_a torment_n and_o that_o the_o disturb_v they_o of_o this_o ease_n may_v happen_v to_o awake_v they_o and_o so_o have_v a_o sense_n of_o their_o disease_n may_v work_v a_o desire_n and_o resolution_n to_o use_v all_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v cure_v neither_o will_v it_o stand_v with_o his_o policy_n to_o let_v they_o who_o be_v in_o his_o thraldom_n and_o ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v his_o will_n come_v unto_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o misery_n which_o may_v make_v they_o desirous_a to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o and_o therefore_o he_o never_o terrifi_v their_o conscience_n with_o his_o tentation_n but_o rather_o more_o blind_v their_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v not_o see_v their_o woeful_a state_n and_o stop_v their_o mouth_n that_o they_o may_v not_o complain_v of_o it_o and_o so_o our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v quiet_a and_o never_o go_v about_o to_o disturb_v our_o peace_n while_o we_o suffer_v they_o to_o live_v and_o reign_v in_o we_o but_o when_o we_o go_v about_o to_o depose_v they_o from_o their_o regency_n and_o like_a slave_n to_o bring_v they_o in_o subjection_n than_o they_o rebel_v and_o take_v arm_n against_o the_o part_n regenerate_v make_v we_o feel_v the_o uproar_n and_o garboil_n of_o a_o civil_a and_o intestine_a war_n thus_o corrupt_a humour_n in_o the_o body_n though_o they_o endanger_v our_o life_n yet_o oftentimes_o be_v scarce_o discern_v before_o they_o be_v move_v but_o when_o we_o stir_v they_o with_o some_o wholesome_a potion_n which_o serve_v to_o purge_v we_o of_o they_o than_o they_o rage_n and_o make_v we_o more_o sick_a in_o our_o own_o sense_n than_o we_o be_v before_o thus_o the_o sea_n itself_o be_v calm_a and_o quiet_a when_o there_o be_v no_o wind_n to_o move_v it_o but_o in_o the_o time_n of_o a_o storm_n it_o rage_v and_o roar_v as_o if_o it_o will_v at_o once_o swallow_v up_o the_o earth_n and_o thus_o gunpowder_n be_v quiet_a and_o harmless_a when_o it_o be_v let_v alone_o but_o if_o a_o spark_n of_o fire_n fall_v into_o it_o it_o blow_v up_o all_o that_o be_v near_o unto_o it_o and_o so_o sin_n and_o corruption_n if_o it_o be_v let_v alone_o will_v be_v so_o quiet_a that_o it_o will_v never_o disturb_v our_o peace_n but_o if_o we_o seek_v to_o purge_v it_o out_o by_o wholesome_a medicine_n or_o if_o it_o be_v touch_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n spirit_n or_o but_o even_o blow_v upon_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o admonition_n and_o rebuke_n out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n than_o the_o sea_n be_v no_o more_o rage_v in_o a_o stream_n nor_o gunpowder_n more_o clamorous_a and_o unruly_a when_o the_o fire_n be_v put_v unto_o it_o moreover_o spiritual_a sloth_n and_o idleness_n do_v oftentimes_o keep_v the_o conscience_n which_o be_v most_o corrupt_a in_o peace_n and_o quiet_a because_o it_o make_v we_o neglect_v all_o spiritual_a exercise_n which_o shall_v awaken_v it_o and_o bring_v it_o to_o some_o sense_n and_o feeling_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n read_v meditate_v of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n the_o foulness_n and_o deformity_n of_o sin_n the_o fearfulness_n of_o god_n judgement_n the_o curse_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n the_o daily_a examination_n of_o our_o estate_n by_o the_o strict_a rule_n of_o god_n word_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n both_o to_o cast_v out_o the_o strong_a man_n out_o of_o his_o quiet_a possession_n and_o to_o disturb_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o ill_a conscience_n which_o arise_v not_o from_o any_o sound_a security_n but_o rather_o from_o want_n of_o spiritual_a exercise_n herein_o like_v unto_o a_o lame_a horse_n which_o complain_v not_o of_o his_o lameness_n whilst_o he_o lie_v at_o ease_n but_o when_o by_o travel_n he_o become_v sensible_a of_o his_o pain_n he_o can_v endure_v it_o but_o halt_v down_o right_a §._o sect._n 5_o the_o three_o difference_n between_o a_o good_a and_o evil_a conscience_n a_o three_o cause_n of_o peace_n to_o a_o ill_a conscience_n be_v carnal_a security_n which_o do_v not_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o only_o serve_v as_o the_o devil_n cradle_n to_o rock_v we_o asleep_a that_o we_o may_v have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o whereof_o it_o fare_v with_o we_o as_o with_o man_n sick_a of_o dangerous_a disease_n who_o sleep_n bring_v not_o health_n but_o a_o cessation_n of_o pain_n through_o the_o bind_n up_o of_o the_o sense_n who_o after_o they_o be_v awaken_v do_v feel_v themselves_o more_o sick_a than_o before_o and_o as_o it_o bring_v we_o asleep_a in_o sin_n so_o the_o devil_n and_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n do_v by_o it_o lull_v conscience_n a_o sleep_n also_o lest_o be_v disquiet_v it_o shall_v disquiet_v we_o and_o waken_v we_o with_o clamour_n and_o cry_v and_o intend_v to_o sack_v the_o city_n of_o our_o soul_n he_o make_v the_o watch_n man_n drink_v with_o this_o poisonous_a and_o intoxicate_a cup_n that_o he_o may_v not_o sound_v the_o alarm_n nor_o give_v we_o any_o warning_n to_o prepare_v for_o resistance_n now_o this_o security_n be_v continue_v and_o increase_v grow_v at_o last_o to_o hardness_n of_o heart_n in_o the_o high_a and_o worst_a degree_n which_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v soften_v and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n carry_v man_n on_o in_o the_o course_n of_o sin_v with_o greediness_n and_o delight_n and_o when_o they_o be_v come_v to_o this_o pass_n their_o conscience_n also_o increase_v in_o their_o carnal_a peace_n their_o deep_a sleep_n cause_v a_o lethargy_n and_o their_o lethargy_n death_n such_o conscience_n from_o a_o sleepy_a numbness_n fall_v into_o a_o dead_a palsy_n have_v no_o sense_n of_o sin_n or_o smart_n unto_o which_o they_o grow_v by_o often_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n speak_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o by_o customable_a commit_n of_o know_a sin_n without_o repentance_n or_o remorse_n for_o as_o fester_a sore_n not_o cleanse_v by_o salve_n and_o corrosive_n quick_o gangrene_n and_o run_v from_o part_n to_o part_n destroy_v the_o whole_a body_n so_o if_o we_o do_v not_o cleanse_v our_o sore_n of_o sin_n by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n they_o will_v corrupt_v the_o whole_a man_n even_o conscience_n itself_o and_o make_v it_o become_v dead_a and_o senseless_a such_o be_v the_o conscience_n of_o those_o of_o who_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o depart_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o speak_v lie_v in_o hypocrisy_n have_v 2._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 1_o 2._o their_o conscience_n sear_v with_o a_o hot_a iron_n forbid_v to_o marry_v and_o command_v to_o abstain_v from_o meat_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v to_o be_v receive_v with_o thanksgiving_n and_o such_o have_v the_o gentile_n who_o be_v give_v over_o of_o god_n to_o their_o vile_a affection_n and_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o commit_v sin_n 28._o rom._n 1._o 26_o 28._o without_o check_n and_o remorse_n yea_o with_o greediness_n and_o delight_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o last_o cause_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n be_v worldly_a employment_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v make_v quiet_a and_o at_o peace_n when_o man_n be_v whole_o take_v with_o worldly_a vanity_n both_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o affection_n dote_v upon_o they_o and_o in_o their_o action_n and_o employment_n in_o seek_v after_o they_o for_o satan_n see_v conscience_n place_v in_o man_n by_o god_n as_o his_o deputy_n and_o viceroy_n to_o govern_v he_o as_o his_o judge_n to_o absolve_v or_o condemn_v he_o and_o as_o a_o witness_n to_o give_v evidence_n of_o all_o his_o particular_a action_n and_o have_v no_o power_n to_o depose_v it_o or_o to_o put_v it_o out_o of_o its_o place_n and_o office_n do_v labour_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o pervert_v and_o corrupt_v it_o that_o it_o either_o may_v be_v silent_a or_o give_v unjust_a judgement_n and_o false_a evidence_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n he_o offer_v worldly_a honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n that_o by_o these_o bribe_n he_o may_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o conscience_n so_o as_o it_o may_v either_o say_v nothing_o or_o speak_v as_o he_o will_v have_v it_o and_o with_o satan_n join_v the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v conscience_n begin_v to_o awaken_v out_o of_o the_o sleep_n of_o security_n and_o to_o stir_v and_o move_v speak_v something_o that_o concern_v its_o office_n as_o it_o be_v between_o sleep_v and_o wake_v but_o present_o they_o endeavour_v all_o they_o can_v to_o bring_v it_o asleep_a again_o by_o rock_v it_o in_o the_o cradle_n of_o
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o worldly_a persuasion_n take_v from_o our_o credit_n pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v purify_v and_o this_o it_o do_v first_o by_o terrify_v it_o with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o whereby_o we_o be_v humble_v and_o bring_v to_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o then_o by_o pacify_v and_o comfort_v it_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o that_o here_o the_o say_n be_v true_o verify_v that_o peace_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o war_n for_o if_o our_o conscience_n have_v have_v no_o conflict_n with_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o integrity_n as_o it_o do_v he_o thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o performance_n 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o which_o be_v full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n but_o of_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n for_o i_o be_o purpose_v that_o my_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v if_o therefore_o our_o conscience_n produce_v these_o 2._o psal_n 130._o 3._o &_o 143._o 2._o effect_n in_o we_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a but_o if_o contrariwise_o they_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o without_o the_o warrant_n of_o god_n word_n if_o we_o be_v bold_a and_o valiant_a in_o our_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n fear_v no_o evil_a but_o cowardly_o timorous_a when_o we_o be_v encounter_v with_o any_o danger_n if_o we_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o evil_n that_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a though_o man_n hear_v we_o talk_v wanton_o and_o vain_o or_o see_v we_o in_o our_o action_n imitate_v the_o great_a number_n though_o unlawful_a and_o without_o warrant_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o a_o good_a speech_n have_v slip_v from_o we_o in_o bad_a company_n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o in_o perform_v some_o religious_a duty_n by_o such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o flout_v we_o for_o it_o if_o we_o care_v not_o how_o little_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o seldom_o or_o never_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n between_o we_o and_o he_o or_o else_o slight_o and_o overt_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n and_o like_o unfaithful_a factor_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v our_o master_n audit_n our_o reckon_n then_o be_v our_o conscience_n defile_v and_o can_v give_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o peace_n unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a 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and_o neglect_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n secret_a corruption_n we_o discover_v a_o bad_a conscience_n and_o both_o sin_n against_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n know_v itself_o to_o be_v so_o three_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n not_o to_o be_v doubtful_a and_o waver_a whether_o it_o be_v so_o or_o no_o but_o be_v so_o it_o know_v assure_o 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o that_o it_o be_v so_o and_o see_v itself_o by_o its_o own_o light_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o trust_v or_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n willing_a to_o live_v honest_o and_o this_o confidence_n of_o itself_o make_v it_o confident_a and_o courageous_a against_o all_o danger_n and_o bear_v witness_n to_o we_o that_o god_n be_v 31._o rom._n 8._o 31._o with_o we_o it_o make_v we_o not_o to_o care_v great_o who_o oppose_v against_o us._n so_o the_o wiseman_n say_v that_o the_o righteous_a man_n be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n because_o his_o conscience_n justify_v he_o do_v also_o bear_v witness_n that_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o approve_v 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o of_o god_n and_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n be_v under_o his_o protection_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o preserve_v he_o against_o all_o evil_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o shall_v assure_v our_o 21_o 1._o joh._n 3._o 19_o 20_o 21_o heart_n before_o he_o for_o if_o our_o heart_n that_o be_v our_o conscience_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n neither_o do_v the_o true_a fear_n 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and_o forsake_v all_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o in_o embrace_v and_o practise_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o leave_v undo_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o in_o do_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o be_v general_o require_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n depart_v from_o evil_a and_o do_v good_a cease_v to_o do_v evil_a and_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o put_v you_o off_o concern_v the_o former_a conversation_n the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a 24_o psal_n 34._o 14._o esa_n 1_o 16._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 11._o eph._n 4._o 22_o 23_o 24_o to_o the_o deceitful_a lust_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o mind_n 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
true_a holiness_n so_o hierome_n to_o this_o purpose_n say_v that_o there_o be_v two_o kind_n of_o god_n celantiam_fw-la duo_o sunt_fw-la genera_fw-la mandatorum_fw-la in_fw-la quibus_fw-la clauditur_fw-la tota_fw-la iustitia_fw-la etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la commandment_n in_o which_o all_o justice_n be_v comprehend_v the_o one_o forbid_v the_o other_o command_v for_o as_o evil_n be_v prohibit_v so_o good_a thing_n be_v enjoin_v there_o cessation_n and_o rest_n work_v here_o study_n and_o endeavour_n there_o the_o mind_n be_v restrain_v here_o incite_v here_o it_o be_v a_o fault_n to_o ibid._n innocentiae_fw-la imprimis_fw-la fundamentum_fw-la ponatur_fw-la supra_fw-la quod_fw-la facilâ—us_fw-la possit_fw-la arduum_fw-la culmen_fw-la iustitiae_fw-la erigere_fw-la hieron_n ibid._n do_v there_o not_o to_o have_v do_v and_o therefore_o to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n it_o suffice_v not_o as_o many_o think_v to_o be_v harmless_a and_o innocent_a unless_o we_o also_o be_v diligent_a and_o constant_a in_o do_v of_o all_o holy_a and_o just_a action_n but_o we_o must_v as_o he_o add_v upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o innocence_n erect_v the_o build_n of_o righteousness_n yea_o in_o truth_n a_o godly_a life_n more_o principal_o consist_v in_o do_v than_o not_o do_v in_o action_n rather_o than_o in_o forbearance_n and_o he_o no_o less_o displease_v god_n and_o sin_v against_o his_o own_o ibid._n in_o quovis_fw-la proposito_fw-la in_fw-la quovis_fw-la gradu_fw-la aequale_fw-la peccatum_fw-la est_fw-la vel_fw-la prohibita_fw-la admittere_fw-la vel_fw-la iussa_fw-la non_fw-la facere_fw-la ibid._n soul_n who_o neglect_v the_o good_a which_o he_o require_v than_o he_o who_o commit_v the_o evil_a which_o he_o forbid_v the_o idolater_n offend_v no_o more_o heinous_o in_o worship_v a_o false_a god_n than_o the_o atheist_n that_o acknowledge_v no_o god_n nor_o the_o superstitious_a person_n who_o worship_v he_o in_o a_o false_a manner_n than_o the_o profane_a worldling_n who_o worship_v he_o not_o at_o all_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o talon_n be_v cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n because_o he_o do_v not_o use_v it_o to_o his_o master_n advantage_n as_o well_o as_o they_o that_o abuse_v and_o misspend_v it_o dives_fw-la be_v cast_v into_o hell_n for_o not_o feed_v lazarus_n as_o well_o as_o other_o that_o rob_v and_o oppress_v the_o poor_a the_o foolish_a virgin_n be_v shut_v out_o who_o have_v not_o in_o their_o lamp_n the_o oil_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o they_o at_o christ_n left_a hand_n shall_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n have_v their_o portion_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n who_o do_v not_o feed_v the_o hungry_a and_o clothe_v the_o naked_a as_o well_o as_o they_o who_o spoil_v they_o of_o their_o food_n and_o raiment_n see_v there_o be_v but_o this_o difference_n between_o they_o that_o the_o one_o withhold_v their_o right_n which_o god_n have_v allot_v they_o the_o other_o take_v it_o away_o when_o they_o already_o have_v it_o the_o one_o like_o the_o nurse_n withhold_v the_o breast_n from_o the_o hungry_a child_n entrust_v to_o her_o care_n and_o keep_n the_o other_o pull_v the_o teat_n out_o of_o his_o mouth_n when_o he_o have_v take_v hold_n of_o it_o or_o if_o they_o differ_v at_o all_o as_o in_o some_o case_n there_o be_v some_o difference_n there_o shall_v be_v only_o this_o difference_n in_o their_o punishment_n that_o these_o innocent_a and_o harmless_a man_n who_o have_v power_n to_o do_v good_a and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v damn_v in_o hell_n but_o not_o in_o so_o deep_a a_o degree_n of_o condemnation_n as_o the_o other_o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o evangelical_a obedience_n both_o in_o forsake_v that_o evil_n which_o god_n forbid_v and_o in_o do_v that_o good_a which_o he_o command_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n therefore_o it_o be_v require_v that_o we_o hate_v and_o forsake_v all_o evil_a and_o that_o we_o embrace_v and_o practice_v that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o be_v that_o we_o abhor_v and_o renounce_v sin_n in_o all_o kind_n without_o exception_n and_o those_o most_o of_o all_o which_o while_o we_o live_v in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n we_o most_o love_v and_o to_o which_o as_o yet_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n most_o incline_v see_v they_o be_v our_o great_a and_o most_o dangerous_a enemy_n &_o like_o traitorous_a rebel_n raise_v intestine_a war_n within_o we_o do_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v expose_v we_o to_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o open_a enemy_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n in_o which_o total_a relinquish_a of_o sin_n we_o must_v be_v constant_a in_o our_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n and_o not_o do_v it_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v hereafter_o and_o with_o the_o like_a constancy_n we_o be_v to_o settle_v ourselves_o in_o embrace_v and_o practise_v all_o good_a duty_n whether_o they_o be_v hard_a or_o easy_a pleasant_a or_o displeasant_a profitable_a to_o our_o worldly_a estate_n or_o to_o our_o loss_n and_o hindrance_n now_o because_o the_o word_n and_o reveal_v will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o rule_n and_o squire_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o judge_v of_o good_a and_o evil_a that_o be_v good_a which_o it_o command_v and_o evil_a which_o it_o forbid_v therefore_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o our_o conformity_n &_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_v reveal_v in_o his_o word_n or_o to_o all_o god_n commandment_n contain_v both_o in_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n for_o because_o we_o can_v perform_v obedience_n to_o the_o law_n legal_o that_o be_v in_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v therefore_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o as_o we_o understand_v it_o in_o this_o treatise_n a_o absolute_a conformity_n unto_o the_o law_n though_o it_o be_v most_o absolute_a when_o it_o be_v most_o conformable_a but_o when_o we_o conform_v ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o action_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o law_n after_o a_o evangelicall_a manner_n that_o be_v desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v unto_o it_o as_o perfect_a obedience_n as_o we_o can_v which_o because_o through_o our_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v defective_a and_o nothing_o imperfect_a can_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n therefore_o unto_o such_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o he_o there_o be_v require_v that_o to_o our_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n we_o add_v our_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n which_o require_v a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n whereby_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o both_o him_z and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o obedience_n be_v cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n and_o also_o that_o we_o show_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o faith_n in_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n whereby_o we_o bewail_v our_o sin_n past_a and_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v lament_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o obedience_n and_o labour_n and_o strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n without_o which_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n our_o imperfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n will_v not_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n nor_o entitle_v we_o to_o this_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v in_o a_o godly_a life_n perform_v obedience_n to_o the_o law_n after_o a_o evangelicall_a manner_n our_o obedience_n therefore_o to_o the_o law_n be_v require_v see_v it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o which_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n be_v to_o be_v conform_v and_o our_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n to_o supply_v and_o amend_v what_o be_v imperfect_a and_o defective_a through_o our_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n and_o to_o make_v our_o work_n straight_o in_o god_n sight_n when_o through_o ignorance_n or_o impotency_n we_o have_v swerve_v from_o our_o rule_n the_o law_n must_v be_v observe_v of_o all_o that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n because_o as_o a_o schoolmaster_n it_o teach_v we_o what_o be_v good_a and_o what_o be_v evil_a what_o we_o must_v do_v and_o what_o we_o must_v leave_v undo_v the_o gospel_n also_o with_o no_o less_o care_n because_o it_o show_v we_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v and_o also_o minister_v courage_n and_o strength_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v our_o duty_n we_o must_v make_v the_o law_n the_o canon_n according_a to_o which_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n because_o so_o far_o forth_o only_o as_o they_o be_v conformable_a unto_o it_o they_o be_v holy_a and_o righteous_a but_o withal_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o gospel_n require_v faith_n and_o repentance_n must_v be_v obey_v that_o what_o be_v
no_o contentment_n in_o their_o great_a abundance_n but_o like_o sweet_a drink_v increase_v thirst_n and_o as_o fuel_n put_v into_o the_o fire_n inflame_v the_o heat_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n or_o if_o they_o give_v some_o seem_a content_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n yet_o how_o little_a pleasure_n do_v we_o take_v in_o they_o upon_o our_o sick_a bed_n though_o they_o have_v some_o taste_n unto_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n in_o the_o time_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n yet_o what_o a_o after_o tang_n leave_v they_o at_o part_v and_o how_o little_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n bring_v they_o against_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n and_o the_o dreadful_a apprehension_n of_o approach_a judgement_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o reason_n which_o be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n the_o three_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n see_v without_o it_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o any_o spiritual_a benefit_n neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o it_o be_v the_o end_n which_o god_n have_v propose_v unto_o 4._o ephe._n 1._o 4._o they_o all_o unto_o which_o he_o most_o certain_o attain_v if_o we_o ever_o attain_v unto_o they_o see_v he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n can_v never_o fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o propound_v to_o his_o action_n now_o the_o lord_n have_v choose_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o 22._o luke_n 1._o 74._o col._n 1._o 22._o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n we_o be_v reconcile_v by_o christ_n in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n that_o he_o may_v present_v we_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a in_o god_n sight_n he_o have_v adopt_v we_o for_o his_o child_n that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o be_v holy_a he_o have_v justify_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o 18._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o mat._n 5._o 45._o rom._n 6._o 18._o sin_n we_o may_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o without_o this_o holiness_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v redeem_v reconcile_a adopt_a or_o justify_v and_o consequent_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o though_o it_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o happiness_n yet_o it_o be_v the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o in_o which_o if_o we_o walk_v not_o we_o shall_v never_o come_v into_o that_o place_n of_o blessedness_n for_o without_o holiness_n none_o shall_v see_v the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o §._o sect._n 5_o the_o four_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v notable_a inducement_n to_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o piety_n for_o what_o great_a encouragement_n can_v we_o have_v to_o make_v we_o zealous_a and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n then_o to_o consider_v how_o gracious_a and_o good_a god_n have_v be_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n redemption_n and_o continual_a preservation_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o son_n and_o pardon_v our_o sin_n in_o free_v we_o out_o of_o the_o cruel_a bondage_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o in_o multiply_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o both_o in_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a thing_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o purpose_n i_o beseech_v you_o therefore_o brethren_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o you_o present_v your_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a 1._o rom._n 21._o 1._o to_o god_n which_o be_v your_o reasonable_a service_n and_o as_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n present_a favour_n ought_v to_o make_v we_o forward_o in_o his_o service_n so_o also_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n concern_v better_a and_o more_o excellent_a thing_n in_o time_n to_o come_v even_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o his_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o this_o reason_n also_o the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o end_n have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_v our_o holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n final_o the_o consideration_n of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n shall_v persuade_v we_o unto_o holiness_n when_o as_o the_o heaven_n be_v on_o fire_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v and_o pass_v away_o with_o a_o noise_n the_o element_n melt_v with_o fervent_a heat_n and_o the_o earth_n with_o all_o the_o work_v thereof_o shall_v be_v burn_v up_o for_o 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purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o speak_v brief_o of_o the_o particular_a precept_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n before_o i_o or_o before_o my_o face_n the_o main_a scope_n and_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o worship_n jehovah_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n in_o trinity_n of_o person_n and_o unity_n of_o essence_n and_o no_o other_o god_n beside_o he_o for_o to_o have_v god_n be_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n all-sufficient_a incomprehensible_a omnipotent_a immutable_a eternal_a just_a merciful_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o adhere_v and_o 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our_o mind_n enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n without_o which_o our_o devotion_n will_v be_v no_o better_o than_o superstition_n and_o all_o our_o endeavour_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n mere_a will-worship_n and_o idolatry_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o idolater_n who_o in_o stead_n of_o worship_v the_o only_a true_a god_n worship_n stock_n stone_n and_o image_n saint_n and_o angel_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v god_n will_v in_o their_o devotion_n do_v their_o own_o will_n and_o therefore_o tire_v themselves_o and_o spend_v all_o their_o strength_n in_o vain_a §._o sect._n 2_o of_o adhere_v to_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o but_o of_o this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o
perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o do_v we_o love_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o either_o true_o good_a or_o at_o least_o appear_v good_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o see_v god_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a goodness_n when_o his_o nature_n appear_v to_o be_v so_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o chief_o and_o place_v our_o chief_a happiness_n in_o his_o fruition_n but_o yet_o because_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n therefore_o we_o can_v love_v god_n perfect_o and_o absolute_o for_o himself_o as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o have_v it_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v now_o the_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o love_n god_n aught_o to_o be_v without_o measure_n both_o because_o he_o be_v immeasurable_a in_o goodness_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o also_o because_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v exceed_v all_o measure_n the_o which_o appear_v not_o only_o in_o our_o creation_n whereby_o he_o have_v give_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o make_v we_o his_o most_o excellent_a creature_n but_o also_o in_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o unto_o we_o even_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o himself_o to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v not_o friend_n but_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o therefore_o if_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o merit_v no_o love_n yea_o when_o we_o deserve_v wrath_n and_o hatred_n how_o much_o more_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a shall_v we_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o lovely_a and_o infinite_o deserve_v our_o love_n but_o because_o our_o nature_n be_v finite_a we_o can_v love_v he_o infinite_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a for_o we_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o can_v thus_o do_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o we_o must_v love_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n as_o house_n land_n parent_n child_n wife_n yea_o our_o own_o life_n and_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o lay_v they_o down_o for_o he_o as_o he_o have_v first_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o us._n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o much_o more_o prefer_v his_o glory_n even_o before_o our_o own_o salvation_n when_o as_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v that_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o in_o diverse_a respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n and_o hope_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 13._o and_o to_o we_o most_o profitable_a see_v it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o remission_n 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o of_o our_o sin_n transform_v we_o after_o a_o manner_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n for_o where_o be_v love_n there_o be_v likeness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o change_v the_o lover_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o final_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v all_o that_o we_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n easy_a and_o tolerable_a yea_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a for_o it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v in_o this_o life_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v now_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o love_n be_v diverse_a as_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o flame_n arise_v from_o this_o divine_a fire_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v most_o careful_a and_o earnest_a in_o seek_v god_n glory_n both_o in_o advance_v and_o further_a all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o in_o oppose_v hinder_v and_o remove_v all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o they_o and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o general_o that_o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v zealous_a and_o hot_a and_o not_o cold_a or_o lukewarm_a our_o repentance_n must_v be_v join_v with_o zeal_n be_v zealous_a and_o amend_v we_o must_v zealous_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n according_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n fervent_a in_o spirit_n serve_v the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o 10._o rom._n 12._o 11._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 10._o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o be_v zealous_a of_o they_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o zeal_n exceed_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o zeal_n we_o must_v preach_v the_o word_n and_o be_v inward_o affect_v with_o that_o we_o speak_v that_o so_o also_o we_o may_v affect_v other_o and_o we_o must_v with_o zeal_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o even_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o zeal_n be_v guide_v with_o knowledge_n and_o not_o show_v itself_o in_o all_o thing_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v only_o in_o a_o good_a matter_n and_o also_o that_o in_o advance_v of_o the_o 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o our_o calling_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o consider_v often_o and_o serious_o how_o great_a thing_n
full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o weak_a in_o those_o grace_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 19_o which_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n we_o will_v in_o that_o part_n of_o our_o life_n which_o remain_v strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v increase_v our_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o last_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o intend_a action_n for_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o renew_n and_o increase_v of_o they_o in_o we_o and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o action_n of_o receive_v we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v both_o by_o meditation_n and_o action_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o outward_a sign_n bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o they_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o of_o the_o analogy_n and_o relation_n between_o they_o when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o so_o christ_n be_v set_v apart_o and_o seal_v to_o the_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n that_o he_o may_v be_v our_o 5._o joh_n 6._o 27._o esa_n 49._o 1_o 5._o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n and_o so_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n when_o we_o see_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o wine_n consist_v of_o many_o grain_n and_o grape_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o there_o be_v but_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n we_o even_o the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o 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hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v and_o feed_v upon_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n three_o to_o remember_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n to_o we_o the_o one_o in_o give_v his_o dear_a son_n the_o other_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n for_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n to_o set_v forth_o their_o praise_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o holy_a conversation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o supper_n we_o be_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n first_o to_o be_v perpetual_o thankful_a unto_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o for_o derive_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n second_o we_o must_v examine_v how_o we_o have_v profit_v by_o receive_v of_o the_o supper_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o spiritual_a hunger_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o our_o empty_a soul_n with_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o main_a end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n last_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v careful_o our_o purpose_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o ourselves_o that_o we_o will_v conscionable_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o further_a of_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n which_o be_v take_v diverse_o in_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o three_o commandment_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v god_n name_n and_o glorify_v he_o out_o of_o his_o public_a and_o solemn_a service_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o name_n of_o god_n signify_v diverse_a thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o first_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v his_o essence_n second_o his_o glory_n three_o his_o title_n as_o jehovah_n elohim_n jah_n four_o his_o word_n five_o his_o religion_n six_o his_o work_n and_o to_o take_v it_o in_o vain_a be_v to_o use_v it_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n rash_o light_o and_o without_o judgement_n or_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o end_n or_o false_o wicked_o and_o contumelious_o to_o his_o dishonour_n which_o be_v here_o forbid_a contrariwise_o in_o this_o commandment_n god_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o as_o it_o be_v holy_a reverend_a and_o glorious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o use_v it_o holy_o and_o reverent_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o forbid_v we_o to_o use_v god_n name_n that_o be_v his_o attribute_n title_n word_n religion_n and_o work_v vain_o that_o be_v rash_o irreverent_o and_o light_o upon_o no_o just_a cause_n or_o else_o profane_o false_o and_o contemptuous_o to_o god_n dishonour_n the_o main_n duty_n require_v of_o we_o be_v first_o that_o we_o effectual_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o also_o often_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o holy_o and_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o reverent_o that_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n speak_v of_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n and_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a such_o a_o holy_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n 58._o deut._n 28._o 58._o second_o that_o we_o desire_v god_n glory_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o endeavour_n 31._o psal_n 50._o 23._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o to_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o all_o mean_n make_v it_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o end_n also_o of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n three_o that_o we_o use_v god_n title_n and_o name_n judicious_o in_o matter_n of_o weight_n and_o importance_n after_o a_o serious_a and_o reverend_a manner_n and_o to_o a_o good_a end_n four_o that_o we_o use_v god_n word_n religious_o and_o holy_o read_v meditate_v and_o confer_v of_o it_o with_o a_o desire_n study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o know_v remember_v and_o practice_v it_o that_o we_o make_v it_o our_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n our_o chief_a 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o guide_n for_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o the_o 28._o luk._n 11._o 28._o squire_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n five_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a call_n and_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o &_o 24._o 16._o righteousness_n adorn_v the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n upright_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o inoffensive_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n six_o that_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n we_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o all_o god_n work_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o government_n and_o both_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o they_o so_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o god_n glory_n know_v he_o by_o his_o work_n and_o glorify_v he_o in_o they_o by_o 14._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21_o ps_n 19_o 1._o &_o 139._o 14._o acknowledge_v they_o his_o workmanship_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o also_o to_o our_o own_o good_a imitate_v
in_o they_o 9_o pro._n 6._o 6._o matth._n 6._o 26._o psal_n 32._o 9_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n propound_v as_o good_a for_o our_o imitation_n and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a and_o final_o that_o we_o receive_v they_o with_o thanksgiving_n 5._o 2._o pet._n 2._o 22._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n so_o also_o here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n government_n and_o providence_n as_o first_o for_o the_o determine_n of_o doubt_n and_o controversy_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v clear_v and_o decide_v by_o cast_v of_o lot_n in_o the_o use_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o use_v prayer_n unto_o god_n and_o sometime_o 24._o pro._n 16._o 33._o act._n 1._o 23_o 24._o when_o the_o occasion_n be_v weighty_a fast_v desire_v of_o he_o that_o by_o his_o good_a providence_n he_o will_v direct_v they_o to_o the_o right_a end_n for_o which_o we_o use_v they_o and_o 18._o pro._n 18._o 18._o as_o before_o they_o be_v cast_v we_o be_v to_o refer_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o god_n determination_n so_o after_o we_o be_v to_o rest_v content_v and_o well_o please_v with_o his_o sentence_n second_o we_o be_v to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o god_n providence_n first_o in_o confer_v reward_n and_o blessing_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o we_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n when_o as_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o be_v unfeigned_o thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o they_o 16_o psal_n 144._o 6._o &_o 26._o 12._o &_o 66._o 16_o when_o in_o our_o word_n we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o and_o tell_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o when_o in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n we_o refer_v they_o whole_o to_o god_n glory_n and_o both_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o rom._n 2._o 4._o our_o own_o and_o other_o good_a take_v occasion_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n blessing_n bestow_v upon_o other_o we_o carry_v ourselves_o holy_o when_o as_o we_o rejoice_v with_o they_o in_o god_n bounty_n and_o goodness_n 26._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 26._o and_o join_v with_o they_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o like_a holy_a use_n we_o be_v 23._o psal_n 35._o 17._o gal._n 1._o 23._o to_o make_v of_o god_n providence_n in_o respect_n of_o punishment_n and_o affliction_n whether_o they_o be_v inflict_v upon_o ourselves_o or_o upon_o other_o as_o when_o 21._o job_n 1._o 20_o 21._o god_n lay_v his_o hand_n upon_o we_o by_o his_o judgement_n and_o chastizement_n we_o be_v to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o bear_v they_o with_o patience_n and_o thankfulness_n acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n in_o that_o we_o be_v 22._o lam._n 3._o 22._o not_o utter_o consume_v and_o profit_n by_o they_o both_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n unto_o new_a obedience_n so_o when_o 8._o heb._n 5._o 8._o we_o see_v god_n judgement_n upon_o other_o we_o be_v to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o example_n and_o communicate_v with_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o sorrow_n bear_v 11._o josh_n 22._o 20._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 6._o rom._n 12._o 1._o psal_n 58_o 11._o a_o part_n of_o their_o grief_n and_o magnify_v god_n justice_n which_o have_v find_v out_o the_o wicked_a to_o inflict_v upon_o they_o deserve_a punishment_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n in_o lawful_a oath_n more_o especial_o there_o be_v require_v in_o this_o commandment_n that_o we_o glorify_v and_o sanctify_v god_n name_n by_o our_o oath_n and_o vow_n first_o by_o our_o oath_n 23._o deut._n 6._o 13._o esa_n 45._o 23._o unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o honour_n god_n name_n in_o swear_v by_o it_o upon_o a_o just_a and_o necessary_a occasion_n acknowledge_v thereby_o god_n infinite_a wisdom_n from_o which_o nothing_o can_o hide_v his_o truth_n which_o abhor_v all_o lie_n and_o falsehood_n his_o justice_n which_o when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o be_v a_o witness_n and_o judge_n will_v neither_o suffer_v truth_n and_o innocency_n to_o go_v unrewarded_a nor_o untruth_n and_o guiltiness_n unpunished_a without_o respect_n of_o person_n second_o that_o we_o swear_v only_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n either_o direct_o 6._o esa_n 65._o 16._o jer._n 12_o 6._o or_o indirect_o and_o by_o no_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n three_o that_o we_o swear_v after_o a_o lawful_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o swear_v in_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o that_o which_o be_v true_a and_o true_o according_a to_o the_o persuasion_n 1._o jer._n 4._o 2._o rom._n 9_o 1._o of_o our_o mind_n in_o righteousness_n bind_v ourselves_o thereby_o only_o unto_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o in_o regard_n that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o clear_a the_o truth_n nor_o be_v believe_v in_o a_o matter_n of_o importance_n which_o much_o respect_v god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o or_o neighbour_n good_a and_o so_o come_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a action_n with_o all_o reverence_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n due_o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o condition_n and_o circumstance_n of_o our_o oath_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n last_o that_o we_o swear_v unto_o a_o right_a end_n namely_o to_o the_o glory_n 19_o josh_n 7._o 19_o of_o god_n by_o reveal_v and_o ratify_v a_o necessary_a and_o unknown_a truth_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v make_v manifest_a and_o to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n 16._o heb._n 6._o 16._o and_o ourselves_o that_o they_o may_v be_v satisfy_v all_o controversy_n and_o strife_n end_v all_o doubt_n and_o suspicion_n remove_v and_o our_o own_o truth_n and_o 11._o exod._n 22._o 11._o innocency_n declare_v and_o clear_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_n by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n the_o second_o special_a thing_n here_o require_v be_v lawful_a vow_n whereby_o we_o cheerful_o promise_v unto_o god_n some_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o either_o because_o we_o have_v already_o find_v he_o gracious_a and_o good_a unto_o we_o which_o move_v we_o to_o do_v this_o duty_n out_o of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n or_o because_o we_o expect_v his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n for_o some_o benefit_n to_o be_v receive_v or_o punishment_n to_o be_v avoid_v or_o remove_v out_o of_o our_o faith_n and_o hope_v ground_v upon_o god_n promise_n unto_o which_o vow_n that_o they_o may_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v namely_o that_o we_o make_v they_o lawful_o and_o true_o to_o perform_v they_o unto_o the_o make_n of_o a_o lawful_a vow_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v perform_v as_o a_o religious_a 11._o psal_n 76._o 11._o act_n to_o god_n and_o none_o other_o second_o that_o it_o be_v do_v after_o a_o religious_a and_o holy_a manner_n 1._o in_o truth_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a heart_n 2._o in_o 15._o 2._o chro._n 15._o 15._o righteousness_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n that_o he_o have_v power_n in_o himself_o to_o vow_v that_o thing_n or_o have_v the_o consent_n of_o his_o governor_n second_o that_o the_o thing_n vow_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n as_o be_v good_a and_o command_v or_o of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o good_a and_o profitable_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v use_v or_o hurtful_a and_o inconvenient_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v avoid_v three_o that_o we_o vow_v in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v that_o our_o vow_n be_v in_o the_o former_a respect_n lawful_a and_o very_o profitable_a either_o for_o the_o advance_v of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o good_a the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o make_v it_o to_o a_o right_a end_n as_o 13._o psal_n 66._o 13._o namely_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o benefit_n for_o the_o exercise_v of_o our_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n or_o the_o renew_n 8._o &_o 61._o 8._o and_o further_a of_o our_o repentance_n or_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o 11._o num._n 30._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 11._o faith_n and_o our_o good_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n about_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a duty_n in_o respect_n of_o performance_n of_o our_o vow_n there_o be_v require_v 3._o eccles_n 5._o 3._o num._n 30_o 3._o that_o it_o be_v do_v at_o the_o time_n appoint_v and_o without_o delay_n and_o
have_v other_o do_v unto_o we_o and_o consequent_o see_v we_o desire_v that_o our_o neighbour_n shall_v with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o body_n advance_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v our_o good_a in_o all_o thing_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n justice_n and_o righteousness_n require_v the_o same_o at_o our_o hand_n towards_o they_o namely_o that_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n we_o be_v ever_o ready_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o tend_v to_o their_o good_a and_o to_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o honour_n person_n life_n purity_n chastity_n wealth_n and_o good_a name_n not_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v a_o thought_n or_o first_o motion_n in_o our_o mind_n or_o heart_n which_o in_o any_o of_o these_o or_o other_o respect_n may_v tend_v to_o their_o hurt_n and_o prejudice_n of_o which_o justice_n or_o righteousness_n there_o be_v two_o part_n the_o one_o distributive_a whereby_o we_o do_v give_v unto_o every_o one_o their_o due_a and_o that_o which_o of_o right_n appertain_v unto_o they_o in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o geometrical_a proportion_n which_o have_v respect_n in_o this_o distribution_n unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o their_o place_n person_n and_o such_o other_o relation_n and_o circumstance_n and_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n carry_v with_o due_a regard_n of_o equity_n and_o moderation_n the_o other_o be_v commutative_a which_o be_v usual_o exercise_v in_o commerce_n and_o mutual_a deal_n and_o trade_v one_o with_o another_o as_o in_o change_v borrow_a lend_v buy_v sell_v let_v set_v and_o such_o like_a affair_n of_o this_o life_n the_o general_a rule_n whereof_o be_v that_o we_o keep_v from_o no_o man_n his_o right_n but_o pay_v every_o man_n his_o debt_n and_o due_a in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o arithmetical_a proportion_n perform_v all_o these_o duty_n of_o justice_n in_o a_o strict_a equality_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o place_n or_o person_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o the_o other_o main_a duty_n be_v sobriety_n which_o comprehend_v under_o it_o all_o duty_n which_o respect_v our_o own_o person_n the_o which_o in_o a_o general_a sense_n as_o 12_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mark_v 5._o 15._o luke_n 8._o 35._o act_n 26._o 25._o tit._n 1._o 8._o &_o 2._o 12_o it_o be_v to_o be_v here_o understand_v signify_v soundness_n of_o mind_n which_o order_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o good_a and_o safety_n of_o our_o person_n and_o state_n and_o thus_o the_o word_n which_o be_v translate_v sobriety_n be_v take_v in_o the_o scripture_n for_o a_o sound_a mind_n so_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o demoniac_n be_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n restore_v to_o his_o right_a mind_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o be_v not_o mad_a but_o speak_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o soberness_n that_o be_v of_o a_o right_n and_o sound_a mind_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o safety_n and_o salvation_n of_o himself_o and_o other_o and_o exhort_v all_o man_n to_o be_v wise_a unto_o sobriety_n or_o to_o think_v sober_o not_o strain_v 3._o rom._n 12._o 3._o their_o wit_n above_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o gift_n which_o be_v the_o next_o way_n to_o crack_v and_o lose_v they_o and_o thus_o elsewhere_o he_o oppose_v these_o two_o the_o one_o against_o 13._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 13._o the_o other_o to_o be_v sober_a and_o to_o be_v beside_o ourselves_o sobriety_n therefore_o be_v a_o virtue_n or_o habit_n proceed_v from_o a_o sound_a mind_n spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o rule_v and_o order_n ourselves_o with_o all_o our_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o mind_n and_o body_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o about_o which_o they_o be_v exercise_v to_o our_o good_a safety_n and_o salvation_n first_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v the_o mind_n to_o the_o use_v of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v with_o save_v knowledge_n the_o memory_n as_o a_o faithful_a register_n to_o retain_v good_a thing_n the_o conscience_n to_o perform_v its_o office_n right_o in_o excuse_v and_o accuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v the_o good_a and_o refuse_v the_o evil_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v conformable_a to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n the_o affection_n to_o covet_v after_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n with_o unlimited_a desire_n and_o temporal_a good_a thing_n with_o moderation_n temperance_n and_o purity_n and_o the_o body_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o honour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o a_o ready_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o all_o good_a action_n and_o thus_o it_o rule_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o he_o as_o they_o be_v exercise_v about_o their_o several_a and_o particular_a object_n cause_v the_o mind_n to_o approve_v or_o condemn_v the_o memory_n to_o retain_v or_o cast_v out_o the_o conscience_n to_o accuse_v or_o excuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v or_o reject_v the_o affection_n to_o love_v and_o desire_n or_o to_o hate_v and_o contemn_v the_o body_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v all_o thing_n good_a or_o evil_n when_o they_o be_v propound_v unto_o they_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o several_a sort_n of_o object_n this_o virtue_n of_o sobriety_n have_v place_n and_o be_v command_v in_o every_o precept_n of_o the_o second_o table_n for_o as_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v we_o about_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o honour_n and_o authority_n it_o be_v require_v in_o the_o first_o commandment_n as_o about_o the_o good_a preservation_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o life_n our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o six_o as_o about_o our_o chastity_n purity_n temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n in_o the_o seven_o as_o about_o our_o good_n and_o possession_n either_o in_o get_v or_o use_v they_o righteous_o and_o just_o in_o the_o eight_o as_o about_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o good_a name_n in_o the_o nine_o as_o about_o withstand_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o suggestion_n unto_o sin_n and_o the_o recover_n of_o original_a righteousness_n and_o holy_a concupiscence_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o the_o ten_o and_o last_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n but_o see_v our_o saviour_n have_v comprise_v both_o these_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n under_o charity_n and_o have_v make_v love_n the_o whole_a sum_n of_o 14._o matth._n 22._o 39_o &_o 19_o 19_o gal._n 5._o 14._o the_o law_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n of_o the_o second_o table_n i_o will_v consider_v of_o they_o both_o under_o this_o one_o first_o general_o and_o afterward_o more_o special_o in_o every_o several_a commandment_n for_o charity_n and_o true_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o move_v we_o out_o of_o a_o sound_n and_o right_a mind_n to_o perform_v in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n all_o good_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o our_o safety_n and_o salvation_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n as_o it_o move_v we_o to_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o so_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n which_o we_o do_v unto_o ourselves_o or_o will_v have_v other_o do_v unto_o us._n now_o this_o charity_n be_v a_o gift_n or_o grace_n of_o god_n infuse_v into_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o out_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n work_v true_a and_o fervent_a love_n towards_o they_o again_o do_v move_v we_o to_o love_v ourselves_o and_o all_o man_n as_o ourselves_o and_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o for_o god_n sake_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o no_o natural_a habit_n for_o natural_o as_o we_o be_v hater_n of_o god_n and_o man_n so_o even_o of_o ourselves_o neither_o be_v any_o hatred_n of_o a_o enemy_n so_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o carnal_a self-love_n which_o be_v a_o chief_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o deprive_v we_o here_o of_o all_o grace_n and_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o love_v one_o another_o tell_v we_o where_o we_o must_v have_v this_o gift_n let_v we_o say_v he_o love_v one_o another_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 7._o for_o love_n be_v of_o god_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o god_n but_o a_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o as_o the_o cause_n so_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v shed_v
example_n of_o god_n himself_o for_o our_o imitation_n that_o you_o may_v be_v the_o child_n of_o your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n for_o he_o make_v his_o sun_n to_o rise_v on_o the_o evil_a and_o the_o good_a and_o send_v rain_n on_o the_o just_a and_o on_o the_o unjust_a and_o also_o by_o his_o parable_n of_o the_o man_n which_o fall_v among_o thief_n who_o be_v a_o jew_n 30._o luk._n 10._o 29._o 30._o be_v relieve_v by_o a_o samaritane_n though_o a_o enemy_n to_o that_o nation_n and_o therefore_o approve_v as_o a_o neighbour_n unto_o he_o all_o man_n therefore_o be_v our_o neighbour_n they_o be_v all_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n to_o be_v love_v of_o we_o with_o such_o love_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n as_o be_v sincere_a unfeigned_a and_o fervent_a even_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o although_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n we_o may_v and_o aught_o in_o our_o love_n to_o observe_v diverse_a degree_n for_o see_v we_o love_v other_o in_o and_o for_o god_n therefore_o we_o must_v love_v those_o above_o other_o which_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o our_o kindred_n in_o the_o spirit_n brethren_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a father_n and_o fellow_n member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n in_o who_o the_o image_n of_o god_n most_o bright_o shine_v so_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o commonwealth_n more_o than_o a_o private_a man_n and_o among_o private_a man_n our_o parent_n child_n kindred_n 8._o gal._n 6._o 10._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o familiar_a friend_n and_o benefactor_n more_o than_o stranger_n or_o ordinary_a man_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o mean_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o as_o ourselves_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n be_v that_o we_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o in_o which_o the_o love_n of_o our_o own_o person_n be_v necessary_o imply_v 39_o levit._fw-la 19_o 18._o mat._n 22._o 39_o for_o if_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n then_o must_v our_o charity_n begin_v at_o home_n and_o from_o it_o as_o from_o the_o fountain_n the_o stream_n of_o brotherly_a love_n must_v spring_v and_o flow_v and_o howsoever_o we_o have_v in_o the_o scripture_n no_o direct_a precept_n injoin_v we_o to_o love_v ourselves_o yet_o it_o be_v necessary_o imply_v first_o when_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_n god_n for_o see_v love_n unit_v we_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a good_a and_o fountain_n of_o all_o happiness_n we_o chief_o love_v ourselves_o in_o love_v he_o in_o who_o fruition_n consist_v all_o blessedness_n and_o felicity_n second_o in_o all_o those_o commandment_n which_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o seek_v our_o own_o good_a and_o preservation_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a both_o by_o avoid_v all_o sin_n which_o will_v hurt_v we_o as_o self-murder_n uncleanness_n prodigality_n expose_v of_o our_o fame_n and_o good_a name_n to_o slander_n and_o imputation_n and_o by_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o practise_v all_o good_a duty_n which_o may_v further_o our_o everlasting_a salvation_n beside_o where_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o whosoever_o love_v his_o own_o life_n better_o than_o he_o 29._o eph_n 5._o 28_o 29._o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o he_o he_o impli_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v ourselves_o but_o with_o such_o a_o love_n as_o be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o he_o who_o have_v love_v we_o better_o than_o his_o own_o life_n and_o the_o apostle_n in_o press_v a_o man_n love_n towards_o his_o wife_n which_o ought_v to_o exceed_v all_o other_o natural_a love_n because_o of_o that_o near_a union_n between_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v one_o flesh_n use_v this_o as_o a_o reason_n that_o no_o man_n ever_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n imply_v thereby_o that_o see_v man_n and_o wife_n be_v both_o one_o therefore_o we_o shall_v love_v our_o wife_n as_o ourselves_o and_o consequent_o ourselves_o first_o according_a to_o which_o rule_n we_o be_v to_o love_v they_o §._o sect._n 8_o that_o natural_a and_o carnal_a self_n love_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o spiritual_a but_o see_v our_o natural_a love_n of_o ourselves_o be_v carnal_a and_o earthly_a plunge_v we_o headlong_o into_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v no_o better_a than_o true_a hatred_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o miserable_a effect_n and_o fruit_n which_o it_o produce_v both_o to_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n therefore_o this_o carnal_a love_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v our_o rule_n in_o love_v our_o neighbour_n although_o in_o truth_n we_o can_v love_v they_o with_o no_o other_o while_o this_o love_n rule_v and_o sway_v in_o we_o but_o first_o this_o love_n must_v be_v mortify_v in_o we_o and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v replenish_v with_o a_o just_a and_o holy_a love_n whereby_o we_o love_v ourselves_o in_o and_o for_o god_n for_o the_o advance_v of_o our_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a good_a and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o he_o who_o we_o chief_o love_v and_o with_o he_o of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n and_o when_o we_o thus_o true_o love_v ourselves_o according_a to_o this_o rule_n we_o must_v love_v our_o brethren_n so_o that_o when_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o 17._o levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o it_o be_v not_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v so_o love_v they_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n with_o a_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a love_n which_o will_v draw_v they_o together_o with_o we_o into_o eternal_a death_n and_o destruction_n and_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v esteem_v no_o better_a than_o hatred_n but_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v ourselves_o in_o the_o state_n of_o regeneration_n with_o a_o right_n lawful_a and_o holy_a love_n which_o be_v always_o subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o love_v he_o first_o and_o chief_o do_v cause_v we_o to_o love_v they_o in_o and_z for_o he_o and_o not_o in_o such_o respect_n as_o be_v carnal_a and_o sinful_a in_o which_o regard_n as_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o love_v all_o man_n even_o our_o enemy_n yea_o the_o most_o wicked_a in_o the_o world_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n which_o be_v god_n workmanship_n so_o not_o our_o dear_a friend_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o vice_n or_o their_o vice_n together_o with_o they_o see_v our_o love_n must_v be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n and_o as_o we_o love_v their_o person_n which_o he_o also_o love_v so_o must_v we_o hate_v their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n even_o as_o we_o ought_v also_o to_o hate_v our_o own_o because_o he_o hate_v and_o abhor_v they_o and_o we_o must_v love_v ourselves_o and_o they_o according_a to_o god_n will_v and_o not_o contrary_a unto_o it_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o may_v stand_v with_o god_n love_n and_o not_o when_o there_o be_v any_o opposition_n between_o they_o and_o thus_o david_n who_o mourn_v for_o his_o enemy_n because_o they_o 22._o ps_n 119._o 136_o 137_o psal_n 119._o 113._o psal_n 139._o 21_o 22._o keep_v not_o god_n law_n and_o pray_v for_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n yet_o hate_v they_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o sin_n which_o be_v hateful_a to_o god_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v §._o sect._n 9_o the_o property_n of_o lawful_a self-love_n now_o the_o lawful_a and_o right_a love_n of_o ourselves_o have_v diverse_a property_n for_o first_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a and_o not_o counterfeit_a and_o dissemble_v and_o seat_v and_o settle_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o not_o in_o the_o tongue_n and_o lip_n only_o second_o it_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a and_o not_o cold_a remiss_a and_o careless_a three_o constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o not_o fickle_a and_o mutable_a alienate_v and_o estrange_v by_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o such_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a fervent_a and_o effectual_a seek_v by_o all_o mean_v their_o good_a not_o only_o in_o word_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o action_n do_v 12._o mat._n 7._o 12._o that_o unto_o they_o which_o we_o will_v have_v they_o do_v unto_o we_o and_o final_o we_o must_v love_v they_o with_o a_o constant_a love_n and_o not_o alienate_v our_o affection_n from_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o frailty_n and_o imperfection_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n either_o with_o a_o common_a and_o natural_a love_n sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n or_o with_o a_o special_a and_o spiritual_a love_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o former_a as_o every_o man_n out_o of_o a_o natural_a love_n do_v seek_v
to_o be_v perform_v be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o this_o body_n which_o be_v that_o they_o 8._o they_o 2._o sam._n 24._o 17._o neh._n 1._o 4._o &_o 2._o 3._o jer._n 9_o 1._o ps_n 122._o 6_o 7_o 8._o love_v their_o country_n and_o prefer_v in_o their_o judgement_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n the_o good_a of_o it_o before_o the_o good_a of_o all_o other_o or_o of_o themselves_o or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n as_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_n and_o magistrate_n or_o subject_n and_o people_n the_o general_a duty_n of_o the_o former_a be_v that_o as_o they_o desire_v the_o honour_n of_o parent_n 7._o parent_n 1._o pet._n 2._o 13_o 14._o gen._n 4â—_n 8._o judg._n 5._o 7._o so_o to_o carry_v themselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o father_n of_o their_o country_n and_o subject_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o sovereign_a prince_n be_v the_o good_a lawful_a and_o commendable_a exercise_n of_o his_o sovereign_a power_n especial_o in_o make_v good_a law_n and_o see_v they_o due_o execute_v in_o create_v and_o make_v good_a magistrate_n of_o state_n and_o contain_v they_o in_o their_o duty_n in_o show_v mercy_n unto_o those_o who_o they_o may_v lawful_o pardon_v be_v obnoxious_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n and_o justice_n towards_o those_o who_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o commonwealth_n ought_v to_o die_v in_o hear_v of_o cause_n of_o great_a importance_n which_o respect_v the_o good_a of_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o of_o particular_a person_n especial_o of_o high_a and_o last_o appeal_v in_o wage_n war_n and_o conclude_a peace_n so_o as_o they_o may_v be_v just_a profitable_a and_o safe_a for_o their_o country_n in_o all_o which_o he_o be_v to_o aim_v chief_o at_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n which_o duty_n that_o he_o may_v perform_v he_o must_v be_v qualify_v and_o furnish_v with_o many_o excellent_a virtue_n as_o 19_o as_o deut._n 17._o 19_o piety_n religion_n and_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n 4._o god_n pro._n 29._o 4._o justice_n 28._o justice_n pro._n 20._o 28._o clemency_n 16._o clemency_n deut._n 17._o 17._o pro._n 28._o 16._o bounty_n and_o liberality_n 10._o liberality_n psal_n 2._o 10._o wisdom_n and_o learning_n 23._o learning_n jos_n 1_o 6._o deut._n 31._o 23._o fortitude_n and_o courage_n 14._o courage_n pro._n 30._o 4_o 5._o eccl._n 10._o 13_o 14._o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n 3._o sobriety_n deut._n 17._o 17._o pro._n 31._o 3._o chastity_n 14._o chastity_n deut._n 17._o 20._o psal_n 131._o 1._o exod._n 18._o 21._o deut._n 1._o 13._o &_o 16._o 19_o 20._o &_o 73._o 8._o 2._o sam._n 18._o 3._o &_o 21._o 17._o lam._n 4._o 20._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 12._o psal_n 61._o 6_o 7._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 17._o pro._n 24_o 21._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13._o rom._n 13._o 1_o 5._o rom._n 13._o 6_o 7._o mat_n 17._o 27._o &_o 22_o 21._o psal_n 82._o 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13_o 14._o modesty_n and_o humility_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o magistrate_n be_v that_o in_o execute_v of_o their_o office_n they_o conscionable_o labour_v to_o advance_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o honour_n of_o their_o sovereign_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o whole_a commonwealth_n and_o of_o all_o the_o particular_a member_n of_o it_o unto_o which_o these_o virtue_n be_v require_v in_o they_o that_o they_o be_v man_n of_o k_o courage_n fear_v god_n lover_n of_o justice_n hater_n of_o wrong_n and_o all_o evil_a faithful_a and_o true_a free_a from_o covetousness_n and_o hater_n of_o bribe_n and_o reward_n wise_a and_o prudent_a just_a and_o unpartial_a have_v in_o judgement_n no_o respect_n of_o any_o man_n person_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o subject_n towards_o their_o sovereign_n be_v first_o a_o singular_a love_n of_o they_o approve_v by_o their_o special_a care_n of_o their_o safety_n by_o their_o high_a esteem_n of_o they_o and_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o they_o second_o to_o honour_n and_o reverence_v they_o as_o the_o supreme_a governor_n under_o christ_n over_o all_o person_n and_o in_o all_o cause_n three_o to_o be_v obedient_a and_o subject_a unto_o they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o that_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o for_o conscience_n sake_n four_o to_o be_v serviceable_a and_o helpefull_a unto_o they_o both_o with_o their_o body_n and_o state_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o the_o people_n towards_o their_o magistrate_n be_v to_o love_v and_o reverence_v they_o as_o god_n deputy_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o lawful_a commandment_n and_o punishment_n and_o final_o to_o be_v thankful_a unto_o they_o and_o ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o allow_v unto_o they_o such_o stipend_n and_o fee_n as_o be_v due_a for_o their_o maintenance_n cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o of_o anger_n and_o hatred_n in_o the_o four_o follow_a commandment_n be_v all_o those_o common_a virtue_n and_o duty_n require_v which_o concern_v all_o our_o neighbour_n in_o general_a and_o all_o the_o contrary_a vice_n and_o sin_n forbid_v all_o which_o concern_v either_o their_o person_n and_o life_n or_o the_o adjunct_n belong_v to_o they_o as_o their_o chastity_n good_n and_o fame_n those_o virtue_n and_o vice_n which_o respect_v the_o person_n and_o life_n be_v enjoin_v or_o forbid_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v which_o have_v precedency_n before_o the_o other_o because_o the_o person_n and_o life_n be_v of_o great_a worth_n and_o excellency_n than_o the_o adjunct_n that_o appertain_v unto_o they_o the_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o perform_v all_o duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o person_n and_o preservation_n of_o the_o life_n both_o of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o and_o flee_v the_o contrary_a vice_n and_o sin_n whether_o they_o be_v inward_a or_o outward_a and_o these_o be_v either_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n from_o whence_o the_o rest_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v as_o anger_n and_o hatred_n or_o the_o fruit_n and_o stream_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o they_o the_o first_o duty_n command_v be_v just_a anger_n against_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o 5._o eph._n 46._o 26._o mar._n 3._o 5._o self_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o it_o arise_v from_o just_a cause_n and_o be_v direct_v to_o good_a end_n that_o it_o be_v in_o a_o lawful_a manner_n and_o measure_n and_o continue_v a_o fit_a and_o convenient_a time_n and_o hereunto_o be_v require_v as_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o patience_n long-suffering_a and_o mildness_n goodness_n slowness_n to_o anger_n and_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v the_o contrary_a vice_n whereof_o be_v here_o forbid_a of_o which_o i_o will_v not_o here_o speak_v have_v write_v large_o of_o it_o in_o another_o anger_n treatise_n of_o anger_n place_n the_o second_o virtue_n command_v be_v a_o holy_a hatred_n of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n sin_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o the_o love_n of_o the_o person_n 18._o levit._fw-la 19_o 17_o 18._o now_o the_o fruit_n of_o holy_a and_o just_a anger_n and_o hatred_n be_v to_o 14._o to_o pro._n 19_o 11._o &_o 10._o 12._o psal_n 38._o 13_o 14._o pass_v by_o a_o offence_n 8._o offence_n matth._n 6_o 12_o 14._o &_o 18._o 21._o col._n 3._o 13._o luk._n 17._o 3_o 4._o levit._fw-la 19_o 8._o free_o to_o forgive_v wrong_n and_o injury_n and_o even_o to_o forget_v they_o and_o to_o requite_v 44._o requite_v mat_n 5._o 44._o good_a for_o evil_a to_o those_o who_o have_v wrong_v we_o by_o 22._o by_o pro._n 25._o 21_o 22._o help_v and_o 60._o and_o psal_n 35._o 13._o act._n 7._o 60._o pray_v for_o they_o and_o final_o to_o use_v all_o 3._o all_o 1._o pet_n 3._o 8._o gen._n 23._o 4_o 6._o &_o 24._o 19_o act._n 27._o 3._o humanity_n and_o courtesy_n towards_o all_o man_n acquaintance_n and_o stranger_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o inward_a duty_n and_o virtue_n here_o require_v other_o more_o special_a fruit_n may_v be_v distinguish_v according_a to_o the_o difference_n of_o person_n towards_o who_o they_o be_v refer_v as_o first_o if_o our_o neighbour_n be_v in_o prosperity_n we_o be_v not_o to_o envy_v they_o if_o they_o be_v our_o superior_n nor_o to_o emulate_v they_o be_v our_o equal_n nor_o to_o disdain_v they_o be_v our_o inferior_n but_o contrariwise_o 29._o contrariwise_o num._n 11_o 29._o act._n 26._o 29._o wish_v unto_o they_o all_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o have_v or_o they_o want_v and_o congratulate_v their_o welfare_n and_o communicate_v with_o they_o in_o our_o 26._o our_o rom._n 12_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 26._o rejoice_v at_o their_o happiness_n if_o they_o
be_v in_o adversity_n we_o be_v not_o to_o contemn_v or_o to_o be_v hard-hearted_a towards_o they_o much_o less_o to_o rejoice_v at_o their_o evil_n and_o misery_n but_o to_o take_v 36._o take_v luk._n 7._o 13._o rom._n 12._o 15._o luk_n 6._o 36._o pity_n and_o compassion_n on_o they_o and_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n to_o show_v mercy_n unto_o they_o unto_o these_o virtue_n and_o duty_n we_o may_v add_v 6._o add_v pro._n 18._o 24._o deut._n 13._o 6._o christian_a friendship_n in_o the_o lord_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o constant_a 35._o constant_a luk._n 6._o 35._o christian_a charity_n whereby_o we_o love_v our_o enemy_n for_o the_o lord_n sake_n 24._o sake_n eph._n 4._o 27._o mat._n 23._o 24._o placablenesse_n and_o desire_n of_o reconciliation_n abstayn_v from_o all_o enmity_n open_a hostility_n and_o secret_a grudge_n 9_o grudge_n pro._n 6._o 1â—_n 19_o &_o 17._o 9_o a_o desire_n and_o forwardness_n to_o preserve_v friendship_n between_o other_o and_o to_o restore_v it_o be_v dissolve_v by_o make_v peace_n and_o amity_n towards_o those_o which_o be_v under_o our_o power_n we_o must_v abstain_v from_o all_o 17._o all_o pro._n 12._o 10._o &_o 11._o 17._o cruelty_n back_v either_o with_o our_o authority_n or_o might_n and_o use_v all_o 12._o all_o jude_n v._n 22._o 23._o tit._n 3._o 2._o pro_fw-la 17._o 14._o gen._n 13._o 8._o mat._n 17._o 26._o rom._n 12._o 13._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 9_o heb._n 13._o 2._o gen._n 4._o 6._o 1._o sam._n 18._o 9_o mat._n 27._o 39_o psal_n 37._o 12._o clemency_n towards_o they_o as_o much_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o their_o good_a and_o contrariwise_o from_o indulgence_n and_o fond_a cocker_a not_o bear_v with_o their_o sin_n for_o foolish_a love_n to_o the_o party_n but_o use_v due_a and_o necessary_a severity_n when_o vice_n can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v reform_v and_o amend_v unto_o those_o who_o dwell_v in_o the_o same_o society_n we_o be_v to_o use_v concord_n and_o peaceablenesse_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v resist_v the_o beginning_n of_o contention_n take_v away_o the_o occasion_n and_o sometime_o depart_v from_o our_o own_o right_n to_o preserve_v or_o redeem_v peace_n and_o towards_o stranger_n our_o duty_n be_v to_o use_v good_a hospitality_n especial_o to_o the_o poor_a and_o harbourlesse_a final_o as_o we_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o neighbour_n person_n and_o life_n by_o perform_v all_o these_o inward_a duty_n unto_o they_o so_o be_v we_o to_o show_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o they_o in_o our_o countenance_n eye_n gesture_z and_o voice_n which_o must_v be_v so_o mild_a sweet_a and_o gracious_a that_o they_o promise_v to_o the_o beholder_n and_o hearer_n nothing_o but_o humanity_n brotherly_a love_n and_o good_a will_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o outward_a duty_n here_o require_v respect_v the_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n the_o outward_a duty_n tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 13._o psal_n 34_o 12_o 13._o pro._n 12._o 18._o pro._n 17._o 19_o mat._n 5._o 22._o eph._n 6_o 9_o phil._n 2._o 14._o gal._n 4._o 29._o rom._n 12._o 14._o levit._fw-la 19_o 16._o ezech._n 22._o 9_o pro._n 25._o 23._o psal_n 82._o 4._o job_n 29._o 12._o mat._n 27._o 24._o pro._n 24._o 11_o 12._o exod._n 21._o 33._o deut._n 22._o 8._o tit._n 3._o 2._o mat._n 26._o 52._o exod._n 21._o 24._o levit._fw-la 24._o 19_o tit._n 1._o 7._o ps_n 26._o 6._o gen._n 9_o 6._o num._n 35._o 33._o apoc._n 22_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 16._o gal._n 6._o 10._o &_o 5._o 22._o rom._n 12._o 13._o person_n and_o life_n respect_v our_o word_n or_o deed_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o former_a there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o have_v a_o peaceable_a tongue_n which_o speak_v all_o good_a and_o no_o evil_a to_o and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n unto_o they_o we_o must_v use_v love_v and_o courteous_a speech_n and_o abstain_v from_o all_o brawl_a and_o scold_v rail_a and_o revile_v scoff_a and_o scorn_v unchristian_a menacing_n towards_o inferior_n and_o murmur_v towards_o superior_n and_o curse_n and_o imprecation_n towards_o any_o man_n and_o of_o they_o we_o must_v not_o behind_o their_o back_n use_v tale-bearing_a and_o slander_v nor_o lend_v our_o ear_n to_o those_o who_o offer_v these_o wrong_n unto_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o deed_n all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n must_v tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n and_o defence_n of_o our_o neighbour_n life_n and_o person_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o immortal_a soul_n which_o ought_v as_o it_o be_v most_o precious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o be_v most_o dear_a unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v omit_v no_o duty_n which_o may_v defend_v and_o preserve_v the_o life_n and_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n when_o we_o can_v and_o may_v lawful_o perform_v it_o we_o must_v not_o by_o our_o negligence_n leave_v any_o thing_n undo_v nor_o by_o our_o wilfulness_n do_v any_o thing_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v endanger_v neither_o must_v we_o commit_v any_o act_n which_o tend_v to_o his_o hurt_n and_o hazard_v but_o we_o must_v have_v peaceable_a hand_n and_o not_o in_o time_n of_o peace_n quarrel_n and_o fight_v and_o innocent_a hand_n free_a and_o clean_o from_o blood_n neither_o hurt_v and_o wound_v the_o body_n of_o our_o neighbour_n nor_o kill_v and_o take_v away_o his_o life_n but_o contrariwise_o we_o must_v be_v beneficent_a and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n do_v they_o all_o good_a use_v humanity_n and_o mercy_n to_o all_o and_o brotherly_a love_n and_o kindness_n towards_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n soul_n the_o duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o life_n of_o our_o neighbour_n soul_n be_v either_o natural_a or_o spiritual_a in_o the_o former_a respect_n we_o 2._o gen._n 45._o 27._o pro._n 17._o 22._o gen._n 27._o 46._o exod._n 1._o 14._o pro._n 10._o 1._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 6_o 7._o 1._o cor._n 10_o 32._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 10._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 19_o 2._o ought_v to_o preserve_v their_o life_n in_o cheer_v and_o comfort_v they_o by_o our_o sweet_a and_o christian_a conversation_n and_o not_o unjust_o offer_v unto_o they_o any_o occasion_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v vex_v and_o grieve_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o latter_a we_o be_v not_o to_o hinder_v by_o any_o mean_v the_o salvation_n of_o other_o nor_o to_o be_v any_o way_n a_o offence_n unto_o they_o neglect_v their_o salvation_n as_o though_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n not_o belong_v to_o we_o but_o contrariwise_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v win_v to_o christ_n edify_v in_o their_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o further_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o will_v bring_v they_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v not_o commit_v any_o act_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v scandalous_a unto_o another_o and_o a_o cause_n of_o his_o sin_n either_o by_o 25._o by_o 1._o kin._n 21._o 7_o 25._o provocation_n 23._o provocation_n 2._o sam._n 16._o 21._o mat._n 16._o 23._o evil_a counsel_n or_o 15._o or_o rom._n 14._o 15._o bad_a example_n but_o contrariwise_o perform_v cheerful_o all_o duty_n belong_v to_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n 19_o saint_n rom._n 1._o 11_o 12._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 11_o 14._o jam._n 1._o 19_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n as_o mutual_a 10._o mutual_a heb._n 10._o observation_n one_o of_o another_o 3._o another_o dan._n 12._o 3._o instruct_v the_o ignorant_a confute_v convince_a and_o reclaim_v he_o that_o err_v that_o he_o may_v be_v sound_a in_o the_o faith_n admonish_v and_o 13._o and_o heb_fw-mi 3._o 12_o 13._o exhort_v the_o negligent_a and_o backward_a 1._o backward_a levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o gal._n 6._o 1._o reprove_v those_o that_o offend_v 14._o offend_v 1._o thes_n 5._o 14._o comfort_v the_o comfortless_a and_o 12._o and_o mat._n 5._o 16._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o shine_v before_o all_o in_o the_o light_n of_o a_o good_a life_n and_o holy_a example_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o duty_n belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n beside_o which_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o require_v in_o this_o commandment_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v to_o ourselves_o for_o the_o good_a preservation_n and_o defence_n of_o our_o person_n and_o life_n and_o especial_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o body_n and_o life_n here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o use_v all_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n 22._o mat._n 6._o 1._o pro._n 17._o 22._o eccl._n 3._o 22._o whereby_o our_o health_n may_v be_v preserve_v as_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o diet_n moderate_a sleep_n and_o labour_n honest_a and_o moderate_a recreation_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n cheerfulness_n and_o honest_a joy_n rejoice_v in_o the_o fruition_n
and_o drunkenness_n or_o the_o excessive_a drink_n of_o wine_n and_o strong_a drink_n and_o also_o of_o the_o sight_n in_o abstain_v from_o unchaste_a and_o immodest_a object_n as_o beautiful_a and_o wanton_a person_n obscene_a picture_n unchaste_a and_o wanton_a interlude_n play_n and_o book_n second_o diligence_n and_o painfulness_n in_o our_o calling_n and_o honest_a labour_n not_o give_v way_n to_o idleness_n and_o sloth_n vigilancy_n and_o abstinence_n 3._o ezech._n 16_o 49._o 2._o sam._n 11._o 2._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 7._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 6._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 6._o &_o 2._o 9_o 10._o tit._n 2._o 3._o from_o immoderate_a sleep_n and_o final_o modesty_n in_o our_o eye_n and_o countenance_n in_o our_o speech_n and_o communication_n in_o our_o gesture_n and_o gate_n and_o in_o our_o habit_n and_o attire_n which_o mean_v if_o we_o find_v insufficient_a for_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o purity_n and_o chastity_n then_o be_v we_o call_v of_o god_n to_o use_v the_o lawful_a remedy_n which_o be_v the_o holy_a and_o honest_a estate_n of_o marriage_n that_o we_o may_v live_v chaste_o in_o wedlock_n when_o we_o 4._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 2._o 9_o heb._n 13._o 4._o can_v do_v it_o in_o single_a life_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o right_a get_n of_o our_o good_n the_o eight_o commandment_n express_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v not_o steal_v injoin_v we_o to_o preserve_v and_o increase_v by_o all_o good_a mean_n as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v our_o own_o and_o neighbour_n good_a respect_v good_n and_o possession_n and_o not_o only_o forbid_v all_o those_o vice_n and_o sin_n whereby_o they_o be_v any_o way_n hinder_v or_o impair_v but_o also_o require_v all_o virtue_n and_o good_a duty_n whereby_o they_o be_v preserve_v and_o advance_v and_o these_o duty_n be_v either_o more_o general_a or_o special_a the_o general_a duty_n stand_v in_o these_o degree_n first_o that_o we_o be_v not_o hurtful_a to_o our_o neighbour_n in_o hinder_v or_o impair_n their_o estate_n by_o do_v they_o any_o wrong_n or_o injury_n or_o if_o 28._o mat._n 10._o 19_o 1._o cor._n 6._o 7_o 8._o exod._n 22._o 5._o joh_n 6._o 12._o deut._n 22._o 1_o 2_o 3._o exod._n 23._o 4_o 5._o ephe._n 4._o 28._o we_o have_v that_o we_o make_v they_o satisfaction_n and_o amends_n second_o that_o we_o preserve_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v our_o own_o and_o neighbour_n good_n from_o all_o waste_n and_o damage_n three_o that_o we_o be_v beneficial_a and_o helpful_a to_o all_o as_o far_o as_o we_o be_v able_a and_o their_o necessity_n require_v and_o employ_v our_o good_n as_o we_o ought_v to_o our_o own_o and_o other_o good_a the_o special_a duty_n respect_v either_o the_o just_a and_o honest_a possession_n of_o our_o good_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o both_o get_v and_o keep_v they_o in_o a_o good_a manner_n &_o by_o just_a and_o lawful_a mean_n or_o the_o lawful_a and_o laudable_a use_n of_o those_o good_n which_o we_o have_v thus_o lawful_o get_v unto_o the_o just_a get_n of_o our_o good_n four_o virtue_n 12._o col_fw-fr 3._o 3._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 10._o heb._n 13._o 5._o psal_n 62._o 10._o math_n 6._o 33._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 6_o 7_o 8._o phil._n 4._o 11_o 12._o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o do_v not_o immoderate_o love_v money_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a nor_o set_v our_o heart_n upon_o riches_n and_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n second_o contentedness_n with_o that_o condition_n which_o god_n in_o his_o wise_n just_a and_o fatherly_a providence_n have_v allot_v unto_o we_o for_o discontent_n dispose_v man_n to_o covet_v and_o seek_v more_o than_o be_v needful_a though_o it_o be_v by_o unlawful_a mean_n to_o which_o vice_n they_o make_v themselves_o subject_a who_o have_v 6._o mat._n 6._o 11._o pro._n 30._o 8._o 1._o tim_n 6._o 8._o &_o 5._o 8._o act._n 20._o 35._o pro._n 5._o 15_o 16._o ephe._n 4._o 28._o pro._n 30._o 8._o ephe._n 4_o 28._o act._n 20._o 35._o 1._o tim_n 6._o 9_o pro._n 28._o 20_o 22._o &_o 20._o 21._o eccle._n 4._o 8._o pro._n 27._o 20._o gen._n 30._o 30._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 13._o pro._n 31._o 13._o pro._n 10._o 5._o mat._n 6._o 11_o 25._o phil._n 4._o 6._o not_o learned_a to_o live_v within_o their_o compass_n three_o a_o moderate_a desire_n of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v necessary_a and_o convenient_a both_o for_o our_o own_o maintenance_n according_a to_o the_o necessity_n of_o nature_n person_n and_o state_n and_o also_o for_o the_o relief_n and_o benefit_n of_o other_o and_o that_o both_o for_o private_a person_n and_o public_a service_n of_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n the_o which_o desire_n ought_v on_o the_o one_o side_n to_o be_v free_a from_o a_o friar-like_a affection_n of_o poverty_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n from_o covetousness_n and_o ambition_n whereby_o man_n set_v their_o heart_n immoderate_o upon_o earthly_a profit_n and_o preferment_n do_v resolve_v that_o they_o will_v compass_v they_o by_o what_o mean_v soever_o good_a or_o bad_a and_o make_v all_o possible_a haste_n to_o achieve_v their_o end_n have_v after_o they_o have_v much_o a_o insatiable_a desire_n of_o obtain_v more_o last_o a_o moderate_a provident_a and_o wise_a care_n to_o provide_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v convenient_a and_o necessary_a for_o we_o and_o those_o that_o belong_v to_o we_o by_o honest_a and_o lawful_a mean_n so_o that_o we_o be_v neither_o careless_o improvident_a nor_o vex_v and_o turmoil_v our_o self_n with_o a_o immoderate_a diffident_a and_o cark_n care_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v inward_o in_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o affection_n unto_o just_a get_n of_o our_o good_n now_o good_n be_v thus_o get_v either_o without_o contract_n and_o that_o either_o by_o ourselves_o or_o receive_v from_o other_o by_o ourselves_o either_o accidental_o as_o by_o find_v thing_n lose_v the_o owner_n be_v unknown_a though_o diligent_o inquire_v after_o or_o ordinary_o by_o our_o honest_a 28._o ephes_n 4._o 28._o and_o painful_a labour_n in_o a_o lawful_a call_n or_o else_o they_o be_v get_v in_o lawful_a contract_n the_o general_a rule_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o in_o all_o our_o deal_n borrow_v and_o lend_v buy_v and_o sell_v let_v set_v take_v and_o hire_v etc._n etc._n we_o behave_v ourselves_o upright_o without_o dissimulation_n or_o guile_n 6._o psal_n 15._o 2_o 4._o zach._n 8._o 16._o ezech._n 22._o 12._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 6._o as_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n observe_v in_o our_o word_n truth_n in_o our_o promise_n faithfulness_n in_o our_o deed_n justice_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o god_n and_o man_n not_o deal_v deceitful_o with_o any_o nor_o use_v any_o fraud_n for_o the_o get_n of_o our_o good_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o matter_n or_o manner_n quantity_n or_o quality_n or_o any_o other_o unjust_a mean_n whatsoever_o or_o if_o we_o have_v fail_v in_o any_o of_o these_o and_o get_v any_o good_n by_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n we_o must_v repute_v it_o no_o better_o than_o theft_n and_o therefore_o hold_v ourselves_o bind_v to_o make_v restitution_n unto_o those_o who_o we_o have_v wrong_v or_o in_o case_n they_o can_v be_v find_v or_o know_v unto_o the_o poor_a or_o church_n or_o good_a use_n without_o which_o we_o can_v never_o approve_v our_o repentance_n for_o these_o sin_n to_o be_v find_v and_o sincere_a so_o as_o it_o will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o bring_v comfort_n unto_o our_o own_o soul_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o respect_v the_o right_a use_n of_o our_o good_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o lawful_a get_n and_o possess_v of_o our_o good_n the_o duty_n which_o concern_v the_o 18._o eccles_n 5._o 17_o 18._o right_a use_n of_o they_o respect_n either_o ourselves_o which_o be_v the_o lawful_a &_o comfortable_a fruition_n of_o they_o or_o other_o which_o consist_v in_o the_o free_a and_o wise_a communication_n of_o they_o concern_v the_o former_a have_v just_o get_v good_n into_o our_o possession_n we_o be_v comfortable_o to_o enjoy_v they_o as_o the_o good_a gift_n and_o blessing_n of_o god_n unto_o which_o two_o virtue_n be_v require_v first_o that_o shun_v niggardliness_n which_o keep_v man_n not_o only_o from_o the_o communicate_v 8_o eccl._n 6._o 2._o &_o 4._o 8_o of_o their_o good_n to_o other_o but_o also_o from_o enjoy_v they_o for_o their_o own_o benefit_n commit_v therein_o a_o double_a theft_n we_o do_v embrace_v parsimony_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o honest_a save_n and_o spare_v of_o our_o good_n that_o they_o be_v not_o idle_o and_o unprofitable_o waste_v and_o spend_v second_o 28._o
company_n or_o else_o necessary_a for_o ourselves_o when_o as_o silence_n will_v make_v we_o guilty_a of_o his_o fault_n §._o sect._n 7_o other_o duty_n respect_v our_o outward_a profession_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o respect_v our_o inward_a disposition_n now_o of_o those_o which_o concern_v our_o outward_a profession_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o 9_o math._n 26._o 60._o 61_o joh._n 2._o 19_o 1._o sam._n 22._o 9_o testimony_n of_o our_o neighbour_n must_v be_v both_o true_a and_o charitable_a and_o neither_o false_a simple_o nor_o in_o show_n of_o word_n true_a but_o false_a in_o sense_n neither_o yet_o uncharitable_a and_o malicious_a all_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v observe_v of_o we_o in_o all_o our_o testimony_n both_o public_a and_o private_a be_v ready_a in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n to_o profess_v the_o truth_n concern_v our_o neighbour_n with_o charity_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o virtue_n which_o as_o just_a occasion_n be_v offer_v we_o ought_v to_o acknowledge_v and_o commend_v both_o in_o his_o presence_n and_o absence_n and_o also_o his_o vice_n which_o we_o be_v to_o tell_v he_o of_o before_o his_o face_n and_o not_o suffer_v sin_n to_o rest_v upon_o 5._o levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o pro._n 27._o 5._o psal_n 141._o 5._o he_o and_o not_o to_o make_v mention_n of_o they_o behind_o his_o back_n but_o upon_o necessity_n as_o to_o those_o that_o may_v help_v to_o reform_v he_o or_o to_o those_o who_o may_v be_v hurt_v or_o corrupt_v by_o his_o company_n or_o example_n that_o they_o 11._o pro._n 28._o 4._o &_o 24._o 24._o pro._n 27._o 4._o act._n 12._o 22._o pro._n 29._o 5._o jer._n 9_o 8._o mat._n 22._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 10._o 1._o sam._n 31._o 4._o john_n 19_o 3._o matth._n 27._o 42._o gal._n 4._o 29._o pro._n 16._o 28._o &_o 26._o 20._o levit._fw-la 19_o 16._o ezech._n 22._o 9_o rom._n 1._o 30._o jam._n 4._o 11._o may_v take_v warning_n hereby_o escape_v these_o danger_n and_o contrariwise_o we_o ought_v to_o avoid_v flattery_n wherein_o we_o may_v offend_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o speech_n as_o when_o we_o praise_v man_n for_o their_o vice_n or_o the_o manner_n in_o commend_v either_o fained_o or_o above_o measure_n or_o the_o end_n either_o seek_v our_o own_o profit_n like_o parasite_n or_o the_o hurt_n of_o the_o party_n who_o we_o flatter_v and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n we_o must_v shun_v evil_a and_o curse_a speak_v which_o any_o way_n tend_v to_o the_o impayr_n of_o our_o neighbour_n credit_n and_o good_a name_n the_o which_o be_v use_v either_o in_o his_o presence_n by_o revile_v and_o contumelious_a speak_n by_o deride_v and_o scorn_v he_o or_o in_o his_o absence_n by_o whisper_v or_o talebear_v slander_v and_o backbiting_a §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o preserve_n our_o own_o good_a name_n the_o duty_n which_o every_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o perform_v unto_o himself_o be_v first_o a_o care_n to_o procure_v and_o preserve_v his_o good_a name_n and_o credit_n and_o second_o that_o he_o give_v a_o true_a testimony_n of_o himself_o our_o care_n to_o procure_v and_o preserve_v our_o good_a name_n consist_v in_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v get_v as_o glorify_v god_n seek_v his_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n walk_v upright_o be_v such_o as_o we_o will_v seem_v to_o be_v and_o 9_o phil._n 4._o 8._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o mat._n 6._o 33._o psal_n 112._o 6._o pro._n 10._o 7._o mat._n 7._o 1_o 2._o psal_n 133._o 1._o luk._n 14._o 29_o 30._o rom._n 12._o 3._o eccle._n 10._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 22._o rom._n 12._o 17._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 12._o 1._o king_n 2._o 8_o 9_o in_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o also_o in_o avoid_v the_o mean_n both_o of_o vainglory_n as_o seek_v to_o please_v man_n more_o than_o god_n hypocrisy_n seek_v commendation_n by_o vanity_n and_o vice_n love_v of_o flatterer_n usual_a censure_v of_o other_o attempt_v matter_n above_o our_o ability_n and_o gift_n and_o also_o of_o infamy_n which_o either_o arise_v from_o ourselves_o as_o all_o sin_n both_o open_a with_o all_o appearance_n of_o they_o and_o secret_a which_o god_n to_o our_o shame_n will_v bring_v to_o light_n or_o else_o from_o other_o as_o all_o disgraceful_a lie_n slander_n and_o opprobrious_a speech_n against_o which_o we_o ought_v especial_o if_o we_o be_v public_a person_n to_o defend_v and_o maintain_v our_o credit_n and_o good_a name_n the_o true_a testimony_n of_o ourselves_o be_v either_o concern_v good_a which_o if_o it_o be_v true_a we_o must_v upon_o just_a occasion_n confess_v it_o with_o modesty_n to_o god_n glory_n or_o if_o false_a with_o modesty_n and_o 51._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1_o joh._n 1._o 9_o josh_n 7._o 19_o john_n 1._o 10._o jam._n 5._o 15._o psal_n 51._o humility_n to_o deny_v it_o or_o else_o concern_v evil_a which_o if_o it_o be_v true_a we_o must_v confess_v it_o both_o to_o god_n with_o earnest_a desire_n of_o forgiveness_n and_o also_o to_o man_n when_o by_o our_o confession_n we_o may_v advance_v god_n glory_n and_o either_o our_o own_o or_o our_o neighbour_n good_a or_o if_o it_o be_v false_a that_o we_o constant_o deny_v it_o contrariwise_o we_o be_v by_o this_o commandment_n bind_v to_o shun_v the_o contrary_a vice_n to_o these_o virtue_n as_o to_o deny_v the_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o to_o god_n dishonour_n that_o give_v they_o and_o to_o speak_v more_o base_o and_o mean_o of_o our_o own_o gift_n and_o good_a part_n then_o there_o be_v cause_n or_o then_o that_o which_o we_o true_o conceive_v either_o to_o avoid_v boast_v which_o be_v no_o better_a than_o a_o modest_a lie_n or_o to_o draw_v commendation_n 24._o psal_n 52._o 1._o phil._n 3._o 19_o gen._n 4._o 23_o 24._o from_o other_o which_o be_v counterfeit_v modesty_n and_o a_o cunning_a kind_n of_o arrogancy_n and_o also_o on_o the_o other_o side_n vain_a and_o false_a boast_n wherein_o we_o may_v offend_v either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n in_o boast_v of_o that_o which_o be_v not_o good_a but_o evil_a or_o be_v good_a be_v not_o in_o we_o at_o all_o or_o at_o least_o in_o that_o measure_n which_o we_o assume_v unto_o ourselves_o or_o else_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o end_n as_o when_o we_o speak_v of_o the_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o or_o do_v by_o we_o for_o our_o own_o glory_n especial_o when_o it_o be_v join_v 5._o mat._n 26._o 33_o 35._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o esa_n 10._o 15._o luk._n 18._o 10._o act._n 8._o 9_o gen._n 18._o 15._o 2._o sam._n 1._o 10._o compare_v with_o 1._o sam._n 31._o 4_o 5._o with_o neglect_n of_o god_n honour_n or_o the_o disgrace_n of_o other_o or_o else_o for_o our_o gain_n and_o advantage_n or_o final_o in_o respect_n of_o evil_a when_o out_o of_o pride_n and_o self-love_n we_o deny_v that_o evil_n which_o be_v true_o affirm_v or_o affirm_v that_o evil_n of_o ourselves_o which_o be_v false_a to_o gratify_v other_o or_o to_o pick_v a_o thank_n §._o sect._n 9_o what_o be_v require_v in_o this_o commandment_n to_o wit_n original_a righteousness_n and_o spiritual_a concupiscence_n in_o the_o former_a commandment_n as_o we_o have_v show_v the_o lord_n forbid_v all_o external_a sin_n both_o in_o word_n and_o deed_n together_o with_o 17._o rom._n 7._o 7._o &_o 13._o 9_o &_o 1._o 24._o col._n 3._o 5._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2_o 2._o &_o 2._o 11._o &_o 23._o 3._o gal_n 5._o 16._o 17._o the_o internal_a sin_n of_o the_o heart_n commit_v against_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v join_v with_o consent_n of_o the_o will_n and_o command_v the_o contrary_a virtue_n and_o now_o in_o the_o ten_o and_o last_o commandment_n that_o he_o may_v show_v his_o law_n to_o be_v spiritual_a and_o of_o such_o large_a extent_n that_o nothing_o no_o not_o the_o least_o motion_n or_o first_o thought_n be_v exempt_v and_o out_o of_o the_o reach_n of_o it_o he_o require_v the_o inward_a purity_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o imagination_n thought_n and_o intention_n heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o rectitude_n orderly_a and_o just_a government_n of_o they_o all_o for_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n good_a and_o contrariwise_o condemn_v and_o forbid_v not_o only_o those_o gross_a kind_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n 17._o rom._n 7._o 7._o &_o 13._o 9_o &_o 1._o 24._o col._n 3._o 5._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2_o 2._o &_o 2._o 11._o &_o 2._o 3._o 3._o gal._n 5._o 16._o 17._o which_o be_v join_v with_o consent_n of_o will_n but_o even_o the_o first_o and_o least_o motion_n of_o evil_a concupiscence_n which_o go_v before_o consent_n which_o be_v the_o root_n seed_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o other_o sin_n as_o all_o evil_a thought_n inclination_n and_o desire_n which_o be_v repugnant_a with_o charity_n
ourselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n lest_o come_v upon_o the_o sudden_a in_o a_o hour_n that_o we_o think_v not_o 44._o mat._n 24._o 44._o and_o take_v we_o unprovided_a without_o the_o lamp_n of_o profession_n or_o the_o oil_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o light_n of_o a_o holy_a conversation_n either_o hunt_n after_o worldly_a profit_n and_o preferment_n by_o unlawful_a mean_n or_o with_o immoderate_a desire_n or_o wallow_v ourselves_o in_o fleshly_a delight_n he_o shut_v we_o out_o of_o door_n and_o utter_o exclude_v we_o from_o have_v any_o communion_n or_o interest_n with_o he_o in_o those_o heavenly_a joy_n cap._n ii_o of_o some_o special_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o our_o daily_a exercise_n and_o first_o of_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n by_o the_o testimony_n and_o reason_n before_o allege_v we_o have_v make_v it_o evident_a that_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o serve_v god_n by_o fit_n and_o at_o sometime_o neglect_v his_o service_n and_o serve_v the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n at_o another_o but_o that_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o continual_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n be_v most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a and_o now_o it_o remain_v that_o we_o give_v some_o direction_n for_o the_o well-performing_a of_o this_o daily_a exercise_n to_o which_o end_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o these_o duty_n wherein_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o be_v exercise_v be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o general_a which_o be_v not_o only_o every_o day_n necessary_o to_o be_v in_o some_o degree_n and_o measure_n perform_v but_o also_o to_o be_v observe_v in_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n and_o in_o all_o the_o particular_a act_n and_o exercise_n of_o it_o as_o occasion_n serve_v the_o second_o more_o special_a and_o belong_v more_o principal_o and_o proper_o unto_o the_o diverse_a part_n and_o several_a occasion_n of_o every_o day_n the_o former_a be_v more_o internal_a and_o spiritual_a between_o god_n and_o we_o serve_v to_o set_v our_o heart_n in_o due_a frame_n and_o to_o make_v they_o constant_a and_o resolute_a to_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o god_n service_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o the_o latter_a more_o external_a for_o the_o most_o part_n and_o visible_a which_o be_v the_o outward_a exercise_n proceed_v from_o the_o other_o and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o pleasant_a fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o those_o inward_a and_o hide_a root_n the_o first_o main_n duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v of_o every_o christian_a daily_a and_o due_o perform_v be_v to_o confirm_v and_o in_o some_o sort_n to_o renew_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n between_o god_n and_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n wherein_o god_n for_o his_o part_n do_v of_o his_o free_a grace_n promise_v the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n his_o spiritual_a grace_n his_o favour_n and_o reconciliation_n justification_n and_o adoption_n his_o holy_a spirit_n with_o all_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a gift_n and_o grace_n in_o this_o world_n and_o everlasting_a life_n and_o salvation_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v in_o and_z for_o his_o son_n christ_n and_o we_o for_o our_o part_n do_v promise_n and_o covenant_n that_o we_o will_v receive_v and_o embrace_v christ_n with_o all_o these_o benefit_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n the_o which_o covenant_n be_v the_o main_a ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n we_o receive_v from_o god_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o all_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n which_o we_o take_v in_o they_o and_o of_o our_o future_a hope_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o as_o citizen_n do_v chief_o look_v to_o the_o preservation_n and_o establishment_n of_o the_o grand_a charter_n that_o contain_v all_o their_o privilege_n and_o as_o soldier_n in_o time_n of_o a_o siege_n do_v every_o day_n look_v unto_o their_o main_n fortification_n and_o bulwark_n and_o if_o they_o be_v any_o way_n shatter_v and_o shake_v in_o the_o last_o assault_n do_v with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n repair_v and_o strengthen_v they_o so_o must_v we_o who_o profess_v ourselves_o citizen_n of_o the_o spiritual_a zion_n and_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o ratify_v this_o charter_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a assurance_n of_o all_o the_o good_a which_o we_o either_o now_o can_v have_v or_o hereafter_o expect_v and_o see_v in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o spiritual_a warfare_n satan_n with_o his_o assistant_n seek_v to_o shake_v and_o weaken_v this_o chief_a tower_n of_o our_o strength_n with_o the_o engine_n and_o canon_n shoot_v of_o their_o tentation_n therefore_o we_o must_v daily_o have_v a_o special_a eye_n to_o this_o our_o principal_a bulwark_n and_o use_v continual_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o the_o breach_n may_v be_v repair_v and_o strengthen_v against_o the_o next_o assault_n and_o howsoever_o we_o be_v after_o a_o more_o principal_a manner_n to_o renew_v and_o confirm_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n at_o set_n and_o solemn_a time_n as_o general_o before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o special_o in_o the_o time_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o some_o singular_a and_o extraordinary_a benefit_n or_o of_o extraordinary_a humiliation_n in_o respect_n of_o some_o sin_n into_o which_o after_o our_o conversion_n we_o have_v relapse_v or_o some_o grievous_a affliction_n from_o which_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v deliver_v or_o some_o dangerous_a sickness_n the_o usual_a forerunner_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n as_o we_o shall_v more_o full_o show_v hereafter_o yet_o see_v we_o must_v daily_o and_o hourly_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o see_v faith_n have_v no_o other_o ground_n to_o rest_v upon_o for_o the_o apply_v and_o appropriate_v of_o any_o of_o god_n benefit_n but_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o we_o the_o which_o though_o on_o god_n part_v it_o be_v more_o immooveable_a than_o the_o rock_n 10._o esa_n 54._o 10._o and_o mountain_n yet_o be_v often_o shake_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o weak_a apprehension_n even_o as_o a_o rock_n may_v seem_v to_o move_v when_o it_o be_v light_o touch_v with_o a_o tremble_a hand_n &_o a_o mountain_n to_o shake_v when_o as_o it_o be_v behold_v with_o a_o weak_a and_o quiver_a eye_n who_o see_v not_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o use_v daily_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v make_v this_o covenant_n which_o be_v so_o strong_a in_o itself_o to_o be_v also_o strong_a unto_o we_o and_o a_o firm_a foundation_n whereupon_o we_o may_v build_v our_o joy_n and_o comfort_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n first_o by_o recall_v our_o sin_n to_o remembrance_n and_o second_o by_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o now_o the_o principal_a mean_n of_o renew_v and_o confirm_v this_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v daily_o to_o renew_v the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n which_o be_v a_o lively_a faith_n approve_v by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n the_o which_o latter_a because_o it_o be_v the_o infallible_a sign_n and_o touch_n stone_n of_o the_o former_a and_o the_o outward_a and_o sensible_a fruit_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o hide_a root_n that_o it_o live_v and_o grow_v i_o will_v in_o the_o first_o place_n speak_v of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o renew_v of_o our_o repentance_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n our_o former_a sin_n together_o with_o the_o curse_a root_n of_o original_a corruption_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v but_o especial_o the_o sin_n frailty_n and_o fall_n which_o have_v overtake_v we_o since_o the_o last_o time_n that_o we_o perform_v this_o exercise_n to_o which_o purpose_n it_o behove_v we_o to_o keep_v a_o strict_a and_o narrow_a watch_n over_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o soul_n may_v not_o sly_o pass_v by_o or_o secret_o lurk_v in_o we_o unespied_a and_o consequent_o unrepented_a of_o and_o also_o to_o take_v special_a mark_n of_o they_o that_o they_o do_v not_o slip_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o memory_n for_o which_o end_n we_o must_v look_v ourselves_o often_o in_o the_o glass_n of_o god_n law_n &_o examine_v our_o life_n by_o this_o rule_n that_o so_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a spot_n and_o deformity_n of_o our_o error_n and_o aversenes_n to_o good_a &_o proneness_n to_o evil_a and_o so_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n that_o
be_v thereby_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n our_o supreme_a judge_n accuse_v &_o condemn_v our_o heart_n may_v be_v smite_v with_o godly_a sorrow_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o and_o affect_v with_o a_o loathe_n and_o mislike_n of_o our_o former_a evil_a proceed_n according_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o faithful_a foretell_v by_o the_o prophet_n then_o 31._o ezech._n 36._o 31._o shall_v you_o say_v he_o remember_v your_o former_a evil_a way_n and_o your_o do_n that_o be_v not_o good_a and_o shall_v loathe_v yourselves_o in_o your_o own_o sight_n for_o your_o iniquity_n and_o for_o your_o abomination_n the_o neglect_n of_o which_o duty_n be_v reprove_v and_o condemn_v in_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n i_o hearken_v and_o hear_v but_o they_o speak_v not_o aright_o 6._o jer._n 8._o 6._o no_o man_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v every_o one_o turn_v to_o his_o course_n as_o the_o horse_n rush_v into_o the_o battle_n second_o humiliation_n be_v here_o also_o require_v in_o which_o diverse_a thing_n ought_v to_o concur_v first_o when_o we_o have_v call_v our_o sin_n to_o our_o remembrance_n and_o set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o we_o we_o must_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o have_v melt_v relent_a break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n and_o spirit_n which_o will_v true_o mourn_v with_o bitter_a grief_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n especial_o in_o give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o the_o death_n for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n unto_o he_o upon_o which_o consideration_n we_o must_v look_v upon_o he_o who_o we_o 12._o zach._n 10._o 12._o have_v pierce_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o that_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o first_o bear_v we_o must_v not_o slight_a over_o our_o sorrow_n but_o labour_n with_o peter_n to_o weep_v bitter_o and_o 6._o mat._n 26_o 75._o 1._o sam._n 7._o 6._o with_o the_o israelite_n to_o pour_v forth_o our_o melt_a soul_n before_o god_n like_a water_n draw_v out_o of_o a_o well_o and_o final_o with_o david_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o bring_v our_o mourning_n for_o sin_n into_o daily_a practice_n every_o night_n say_v he_o 19_o psal_n 6._o 6._o lam._n 2._o 18_o 19_o make_v i_o my_o bed_n to_o swim_v and_o i_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n and_o if_o through_o the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o can_v thus_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v be_v grieve_v because_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o grieve_v and_o lament_v the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n because_o we_o can_v no_o more_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o which_o if_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a then_o will_v it_o move_v we_o to_o use_v careful_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o grief_n for_o sin_n may_v be_v increase_v as_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o innumerable_a multitude_n and_o the_o grievous_a heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o manifold_a imperfection_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o best_a action_n the_o majesty_n power_n and_o greatness_n the_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o graciousnesse_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o against_o who_o we_o have_v commit_v they_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n who_o have_v provoke_v to_o wrath_n so_o infinite_a a_o majesty_n the_o small_a and_o contemptible_a inducement_n which_o have_v allure_v and_o entice_v we_o to_o offend_v so_o merciful_a a_o father_n even_o the_o base_a bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n our_o continue_v in_o these_o sin_n without_o repentance_n notwithstanding_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o so_o manifold_a and_o effectual_a mean_n of_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n as_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n admonition_n instruction_n reprehension_n the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n check_v we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o incite_v we_o to_o holy_a duty_n his_o promise_n allure_a we_o to_o serve_v he_o his_o threaten_n terrify_n we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o offend_v he_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n encourage_v we_o to_o all_o good_a his_o chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n discourage_v and_o stop_v we_o in_o our_o evil_a course_n notwithstanding_o all_o which_o help_v and_o mean_n we_o have_v impenitent_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o any_o reformation_n our_o dishonour_n of_o god_n hereby_o who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a unto_o we_o and_o abuse_v of_o his_o mercy_n patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n which_o shall_v have_v lead_v we_o to_o 5._o rom._n 2._o 5._o repentance_n our_o pearcing_n wound_v and_o as_o it_o be_v crucify_a afresh_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n and_o our_o vex_v and_o grieve_v of_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v by_o 19_o ephe._n 4._o 30._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 19_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o he_o have_v suggest_v unto_o we_o and_o by_o dull_v and_o dead_v his_o gift_n and_o grace_n in_o us._n second_o we_o must_v be_v much_o displease_v with_o ourselves_o because_o we_o have_v so_o many_o way_n displease_v god_n by_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v inflame_v with_o a_o godly_a anger_n against_o our_o flesh_n and_o sinful_a lust_n which_o have_v cause_v we_o to_o break_v out_o into_o all_o these_o impiety_n the_o which_o must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o readiness_n to_o be_v revenge_v of_o they_o by_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v three_o we_o must_v have_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o confusion_n and_o astonishment_n and_o our_o face_n fill_v and_o discolour_v with_o shame_n and_o blush_a that_o we_o have_v thus_o many_o way_n show_v ourselves_o so_o unkind_a and_o ungrateful_a to_o so_o good_a a_o god_n and_o when_o we_o see_v that_o god_n remember_v his_o covenant_n to_o establish_v and_o make_v it_o good_a to_o such_o unworthy_a wretch_n we_o with_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n repent_v of_o our_o sin_n must_v remember_v our_o former_a 15._o ezech._n 16._o 61._o jer._n 6._o 15._o wicked_a way_n and_o be_v ashamed_a and_o confound_v in_o the_o fight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n final_o we_o must_v in_o the_o former_a consideration_n cast_v away_o all_o pride_n carnal_a love_n and_o selfe-conceitednesse_a of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n and_o be_v humble_v and_o cast_v down_o in_o the_o apprehension_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n confess_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n 17._o gen._n 18._o 27._o psal_n 22._o 6._o job_n 17._o 41._o job_n 42._o 6._o psal_n 51._o 17._o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n and_o say_v with_o job_n unto_o corruption_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n and_o to_o the_o worm_n thou_o be_v my_o mother_n and_o my_o sister_n yea_o with_o he_o we_o must_v abhor_v ourselves_o and_o unfeigned_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n the_o fruit_n of_o which_o humiliation_n we_o shall_v find_v inestimable_a for_o we_o shall_v hereby_o offer_v unto_o god_n a_o sacrifice_n which_o he_o most_o delight_v in_o and_o make_v he_o hereby_o propitious_a and_o gracious_a yea_o to_o dwell_v with_o we_o and_o to_o replenish_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n with_o our_o sweet_a communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o he_o in_o the_o gracious_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o save_v 18._o psal_n 34._o 18._o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o the_o lord_n own_o speech_n by_o his_o prophet_n thus_o say_v the_o high_a and_o lofty_a one_o that_o inhabit_v eternity_n who_o name_n be_v holy_a 2._o esa_n 57_o 15._o &_o 6._o 2._o i_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n with_o he_o also_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o the_o heart_n of_o contrite_a one_o we_o shall_v bring_v ourselves_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o christ_n call_n and_o interest_n ourselves_o unto_o his_o gracious_a promise_n of_o ease_v we_o of_o the_o unsupportable_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o cure_v we_o of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a sickness_n and_o sore_n of_o sin_n for_o he_o come_v to_o be_v the_o physician_n not_o of_o the_o whole_a but_o of_o the_o 13._o mat._n 11._o 28._o &_o 9_o 13._o sick_a and_o to_o call_v not_o those_o who_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o such_o as_o labour_v and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v not_o the_o righteous_a in_o their_o own_o opinion_n and_o
conceit_n but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v make_v ourselves_o fit_a hearer_n of_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o entitle_v ourselves_o to_o all_o the_o gracious_a comfort_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n cite_v &_o apply_v by_o our_o saviour_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o i_o because_o he_o 18._o esa_n 61._o 1_o 2_o 3_o luke_n 4._o 18._o have_v anoint_v i_o to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o meek_a he_o have_v send_v i_o to_o bind_v up_o and_o heal_v the_o brokenhearted_a to_o preach_v liberty_n and_o deliverance_n to_o captive_n and_o recover_v of_o sight_n to_o the_o blind_a to_o set_v at_o liberty_n they_o that_o be_v bruise_v to_o comfort_v they_o that_o mourn_v give_v unto_o they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n and_o the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n and_o the_o garment_n of_o praise_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n moreover_o by_o this_o humiliation_n we_o may_v come_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o pray_v seek_v god_n 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o face_n and_o turn_v from_o our_o wicked_a way_n then_o will_v the_o lord_n hear_v from_o heaven_n and_o will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o heal_v our_o plague_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o manasses_n one_o of_o the_o great_a sinner_n that_o ever_o live_v who_o humble_v himself_o great_o before_o the_o god_n of_o his_o father_n and_o seek_v 12._o 2._o chro._n 33._o 12._o and_o sue_v unto_o he_o for_o pardon_n the_o lord_n be_v entreat_v of_o he_o and_o hear_v his_o supplication_n final_o if_o we_o thus_o daily_o humble_v ourselves_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o lift_v we_o up_o and_o exalt_v we_o to_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o 4._o jam._n 4._o 6._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5_o 6._o luke_n 1._o 53._o matth._n 5._o 3_o 4._o save_a grace_n to_o fill_v and_o replenish_v our_o empty_a soul_n with_o all_o good_a thing_n to_o cheer_v we_o in_o our_o mourning_n with_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o to_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o eternal_a fruition_n of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o judge_v ourselves_o for_o they_o three_o unto_o this_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n be_v require_v a_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o must_v be_v of_o unknown_a sin_n general_o 5._o psal_n 19_o 13._o psal_n 51._o 4_o 5._o of_o know_a sin_n particular_o with_o the_o aggravation_n of_o they_o by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n especial_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v and_o lay_v opne_a the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o they_o our_o original_a corruption_n from_o which_o they_o have_v spring_v and_o flow_v and_o then_o the_o curse_a fruit_n and_o filthy_a stream_n that_o have_v issue_v from_o they_o but_o above_o all_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v in_o this_o our_o confession_n those_o special_a sin_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o have_v most_o offend_v and_o dishonour_v god_n nor_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v late_o and_o since_o the_o last_o time_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o withal_o we_o must_v judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o 5._o gen._n 32._o 10._o ezra_n 9_o 6_o 7._o dan._n 9_o 4_o 5._o as_o unworthy_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o most_o worthy_a of_o the_o great_a of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n come_v into_o god_n presence_n as_o benhadad_n follower_n before_o ahab_n and_o acknowledge_v that_o if_o we_o have_v our_o desert_n death_n and_o condemnation_n be_v due_a unto_o us._n 32._o 1._o king_n 20._o 31._o psal_n 51._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 32._o and_o this_o we_o must_v do_v to_o justify_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o judge_v and_o to_o glorify_v his_o name_n in_o give_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n and_o that_o thus_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v of_o the_o lord_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o stay_v here_o under_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n but_o to_o flee_v unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n beg_v mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n for_o his_o own_o name_n sake_n for_o his_o truth_n sake_n in_o his_o covenant_n and_o gracious_a promise_n and_o for_o his_o christ_n sake_n his_o merit_n satisfaction_n and_o obedience_n perform_v for_o us._n the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o which_o humble_a confession_n be_v the_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n ground_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n for_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a 9_o 1._o john_n 1._o 9_o to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n and_o again_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 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o and_o forsake_v they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n both_o which_o we_o see_v verify_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o whilst_o he_o conceal_v his_o sin_n find_v the_o hand_n of_o god_n 13._o psal_n 32._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 2_o sam._n 12._o 13._o heavy_a upon_o he_o which_o vex_v his_o very_a bone_n and_o make_v he_o roar_v in_o sense_n of_o pain_n but_o when_o he_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n the_o lord_n forgive_v he_o all_o his_o iniquity_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o our_o detestation_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n four_o there_o be_v require_v hereunto_o a_o hearty_a hatred_n and_o detestation_n of_o all_o sin_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n against_o god_n infinite_a majesty_n and_o supreme_a justice_n and_o that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n be_v so_o contrary_a unto_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o holy_a nature_n nothing_o so_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o he_o as_o appeareth_z by_o his_o most_o just_a severity_n in_o punish_v of_o it_o with_o most_o sharp_a and_o grievous_a punishment_n for_o though_o our_o first_o parent_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n be_v his_o most_o excellent_a and_o best_a belove_a creature_n yet_o for_o one_o transgression_n he_o reject_v they_o and_o punish_v not_o only_o they_o but_o also_o all_o their_o posterity_n with_o temporal_a punishment_n of_o all_o kind_n and_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n though_o the_o world_n and_o the_o creature_n therein_o be_v his_o excellent_a workmanship_n yet_o when_o it_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n it_o be_v with_o all_o its_o inhabitant_n save_v those_o which_o be_v reserve_v in_o the_o ark_n destroy_v with_o a_o universal_a deluge_n for_o sin_n he_o consume_v sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n from_o heaven_n and_o reject_v the_o whole_a nation_n of_o his_o belove_a israel_n from_o be_v his_o people_n yea_o when_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n bear_v our_o sin_n as_o our_o surety_n he_o spare_v he_o not_o but_o cause_v he_o in_o his_o body_n to_o suffer_v most_o grievous_a punishment_n and_o in_o his_o soul_n to_o bear_v the_o full_a viol_n of_o his_o wrath_n till_o his_o justice_n by_o his_o all-sufficient_a suffering_n be_v full_o satisfy_v the_o which_o consideration_n must_v make_v we_o daily_o to_o renew_v our_o hatred_n against_o all_o our_o sin_n which_o god_n so_o mortal_o hate_v and_o especial_o those_o which_o cleave_v fast_o to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o unto_o which_o we_o be_v most_o incline_v because_o by_o they_o we_o do_v most_o often_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n and_o to_o proclaim_v continual_a war_n against_o they_o that_o we_o may_v vanquish_v and_o subdue_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v they_o and_o serious_o to_o resolve_v with_o our_o self_n that_o we_o will_v upon_o no_o condition_n live_v any_o long_o in_o they_o but_o renounce_v and_o forsake_v they_o with_o our_o uttermost_a endeavour_n how_o pleasant_a and_o profitable_a soever_o they_o have_v former_o seem_v to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o our_o fear_n and_o care_n that_o we_o be_v not_o circumvent_v with_o sin_n five_o in_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o the_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o must_v daily_o and_o continual_o fear_v that_o we_o be_v not_o overtake_v with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n nor_o 20._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o rom._n 11._o 20._o catch_v in_o these_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o ought_v just_o to_o be_v so_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o we_o and_o have_v our_o heart_n take_v up_o with_o fervent_a and_o zealous_a desire_n to_o preserve_v our_o soul_n
and_o body_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n free_a from_o the_o pollution_n of_o any_o sin_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v daily_o with_o all_o conscionable_a care_n keep_v a_o diligent_a and_o straight_o watch_v over_o all_o our_o work_n and_o way_n but_o especial_o over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o overtake_v with_o 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o any_o love_n or_o like_n of_o sin_n but_o constant_o repel_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o allurement_n of_o it_o when_o they_o present_v themselves_o unto_o we_o especial_o we_o must_v have_v a_o eye_n to_o our_o natural_a infirmity_n and_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o being_n 4._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 4._o most_o prone_a we_o be_v most_o easy_o overtake_v of_o they_o yea_o we_o must_v in_o this_o watch_n careful_o avoid_v not_o only_o the_o sin_n themselves_o but_o also_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v draw_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o they_o especial_o the_o familiar_a society_n of_o wicked_a man_n who_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o corrupt_v and_o infect_v we_o with_o their_o persuasion_n and_o evil_a example_n final_o we_o must_v daily_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v all_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o perform_v all_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n according_a to_o all_o good_a occasion_n and_o opportunity_n which_o in_o the_o whole_a day_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o we_o and_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n to_o please_v the_o lord_n by_o yield_v cheerful_a obedience_n unto_o his_o holy_a will_n especial_o our_o care_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v to_o perfect_v those_o grace_n in_o which_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a and_o with_o extraordinary_a diligence_n to_o practice_v those_o duty_n towards_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o which_o our_o conscience_n tell_v we_o we_o have_v former_o most_o neglect_v and_o unto_o which_o we_o feel_v our_o corrupt_a nature_n to_o be_v most_o backward_o and_o averse_a that_o so_o we_o may_v daily_o aspire_v to_o a_o great_a growth_n in_o godliness_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o long_o we_o live_v the_o more_o and_o better_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v of_o this_o exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o if_o we_o will_v thus_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n the_o benefit_n arise_v unto_o we_o from_o this_o holy_a exercise_n will_v be_v inestimable_a for_o first_o we_o shall_v prevent_v innumerable_a sin_n into_o which_o through_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n we_o fall_v daily_o unaduised_o and_o at_o unaware_o but_o especial_o we_o shall_v be_v arm_v hereby_o against_o all_o sin_n commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n second_o if_o at_o any_o time_n through_o frailty_n we_o be_v overtake_v with_o any_o sin_n we_o shall_v not_o lie_v in_o it_o but_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o so_o heal_v the_o sore_n of_o sin_n while_o the_o wound_n be_v green_a with_o much_o great_a ease_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o fester_v and_o rankle_v to_o our_o great_a pain_n and_o danger_n three_o we_o shall_v much_o abate_v the_o violence_n of_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n when_o as_o though_o they_o with_o much_o labour_n put_v we_o to_o a_o foil_n yet_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a no_o not_o for_o one_o day_n to_o keep_v their_o hold_n and_o rule_v over_o we_o and_o who_o will_v take_v any_o great_a pain_n to_o so_o little_a purpose_n or_o swallow_v down_o that_o potion_n with_o any_o pleasure_n which_o he_o must_v be_v force_v to_o cast_v up_o so_o quick_o with_o much_o grief_n or_o embrace_v that_o sin_n with_o any_o great_a delight_n which_o within_o a_o few_o hour_n shall_v be_v pluck_v from_o he_o with_o a_o holy_a violence_n and_o indignation_n or_o offend_v so_o good_a a_o god_n or_o hazard_v a_o precious_a soul_n or_o disturb_v the_o sweet_a peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o fruition_n of_o a_o sinful_a pleasure_n so_o vain_a so_o momentany_a four_o though_o through_o infirmity_n we_o sometime_o fall_v yet_o shall_v we_o hereby_o be_v preserve_v from_o sleep_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o from_o be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o though_o through_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n we_o slumber_n 13._o heb._n 3._o 13._o with_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n yet_o shall_v we_o not_o fall_v into_o a_o dead_a sleep_n but_o say_v with_o she_o i_o sleep_v but_o my_o heart_n wake_v five_o we_o shall_v hereby_o preserve_v 3._o cant._n 5._o 3._o our_o conscience_n tender_a so_o as_o they_o will_v give_v we_o warning_n when_o sin_n make_v the_o least_o appearance_n and_o our_o heart_n pure_a and_o soft_a so_o as_o they_o will_v easy_o relent_v with_o the_o least_o touch_n six_o we_o shall_v make_v the_o practice_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n easy_a and_o familiar_a and_o christ_n yoke_n light_n when_o as_o we_o be_v accustom_v to_o bear_v it_o every_o day_n seventh_o we_o shall_v either_o altogether_o keep_v it_o from_o enter_v into_o our_o heart_n or_o at_o least_o from_o hold_v possession_n by_o plead_v custom_n and_o prescription_n eight_o we_o shall_v preserve_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o a_o holy_a communion_n with_o he_o and_o the_o peace_n also_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o cause_n of_o inward_a jar_n we_o shall_v compound_v and_o take_v they_o up_o before_o we_o sleep_v nine_o we_o shall_v go_v to_o rest_v secure_o when_o as_o we_o go_v to_o bed_v with_o our_o quietus_n est_fw-la and_o sleep_v quiet_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o when_o we_o have_v our_o pardon_n under_o our_o pillow_n final_o we_o shall_v always_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o approach_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o keep_v always_o our_o account_n ready_o make_v and_o though_o with_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n we_o sometime_o slumber_v and_o sleep_v as_o well_o as_o the_o foolish_a yet_o have_v our_o oil_n in_o our_o lamp_n we_o shall_v be_v ready_a to_o rise_v at_o the_o first_o call_v to_o enter_v with_o our_o bridegroom_n into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n and_o communicate_v with_o he_o in_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n cap._n iii_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o renew_v of_o our_o faith_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v very_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v of_o our_o repentance_n we_o must_v add_v also_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v no_o less_o necessary_a than_o the_o other_o for_o as_o the_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n of_o our_o body_n soon_o faint_v and_o decay_v if_o they_o be_v not_o often_o and_o daily_o nourish_v with_o those_o element_n whereof_o they_o be_v make_v and_o compose_v so_o will_v the_o strength_n of_o faith_n be_v weaken_v and_o abate_v if_o it_o be_v not_o daily_o sustain_v and_o refresh_v with_o those_o mean_n and_o help_n by_o which_o it_o be_v beget_v and_o begin_v in_o we_o and_o therefore_o if_o while_o we_o have_v good_a stomach_n in_o our_o youthful_a day_n we_o think_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o refresh_v and_o nourish_v our_o body_n one_o day_n in_o a_o week_n nor_o yet_o once_o in_o a_o day_n but_o must_v have_v our_o dinner_n and_o supper_n breakfast_n and_o bever_n let_v we_o not_o think_v that_o it_o be_v enough_o for_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n to_o use_v spiritual_a repast_n on_o the_o sabbath_n only_o which_o though_o it_o may_v hold_v life_n and_o soul_n together_o yet_o shall_v we_o not_o be_v thrive_v and_o in_o good_a like_n in_o our_o spiritual_a man_n if_o we_o relieve_v and_o cherish_v it_o not_o with_o a_o more_o liberal_a hand_n and_o allot_v some_o part_n of_o every_o day_n to_o this_o spiritual_a exercise_n again_o as_o faith_n in_o itself_o will_v faint_v and_o languish_v if_o it_o be_v not_o daily_o refresh_v and_o renew_v so_o be_v there_o also_o outward_a cause_n which_o shake_v and_o weaken_v it_o if_o it_o be_v not_o due_o &_o even_o daily_o nourish_v for_o we_o daily_a wound_n and_o weaken_v it_o with_o our_o sin_n whilst_o our_o inward_a guilt_n abate_v our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o confidence_n in_o his_o favour_n by_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n our_o great_a unworthines_n of_o his_o least_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o we_o have_v need_v to_o renew_v daily_o our_o faith_n as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n by_o lay_v hold_n on_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n shall_v not_o stop_v the_o course_n of_o god_n mercy_n because_o their_o current_n be_v free_a and_o if_o the_o stream_n be_v not_o dam_v up_o as_o it_o be_v in_o
life_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o mean_n consist_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o diverse_a action_n and_o unto_o these_o meditation_n we_o be_v for_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n to_o add_v diverse_a action_n as_o first_o we_o must_v daily_o renew_v our_o promise_n unto_o god_n make_v in_o baptism_n and_o bewail_v our_o manifold_a frailty_n and_o imperfection_n whereby_o we_o have_v often_o fail_v herein_o we_o be_v to_o resolve_v and_o promise_n that_o if_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o we_o and_o pass_v by_o our_o former_a infirmity_n we_o will_v with_o more_o entire_a affection_n renounce_v sin_n satan_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o worship_n &_o service_n and_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o heart_n more_o and_o more_o inflame_v with_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o absolute_a perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o shine_v in_o his_o unspeakable_a and_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o which_o love_n towards_o god_n will_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v it_o be_v but_o a_o drop_n that_o distil_v from_o this_o fountain_n and_o but_o a_o spark_n that_o arise_v from_o this_o infinite_a flame_n three_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o religious_a duty_n as_o prayer_n meditation_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a which_o will_v increase_v our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o final_o we_o must_v resolve_v to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o do_v daily_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o god_n sake_n whereby_o our_o faith_n will_v get_v daily_o new_a assurance_n that_o see_v we_o be_v willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o willing_a to_o glorify_v we_o before_o his_o 30._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n for_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o fruit_n which_o spring_n from_o the_o root_n of_o faith_n the_o flame_n and_o heat_n which_o proceed_v from_o this_o fire_n the_o very_a breath_n whereby_o it_o live_v and_o the_o action_n and_o motion_n wherein_o it_o be_v exercise_v and_o therefore_o if_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o these_o fruit_n it_o be_v but_o a_o barren_a tree_n and_o dead_a stock_n a_o useless_a fire_n which_o be_v cover_v give_v no_o light_n or_o heat_n a_o dead_a carcase_n without_o breath_n a_o idle_a habit_n without_o virtue_n or_o vigour_n and_o for_o want_v of_o exercise_n languish_v and_o decay_v daily_o in_o strength_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o the_o strength_n thereof_o be_v use_v and_o seasonable_o employ_v in_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n it_o will_v like_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n be_v confirm_v and_o redouble_v by_o this_o daily_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o persuade_v unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o faith_n let_v we_o consider_v more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o will_v thereby_o accrue_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o we_o shall_v live_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v assure_v title_n and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o promise_n without_o any_o intercession_n or_o intermission_n of_o our_o comfort_n and_o hope_n see_v god_n require_v of_o we_o no_o other_o condition_n second_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o live_v the_o life_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n 4._o hab_z 2._o 4._o mat._n 4._o 4._o which_o be_v principal_o sustain_v by_o god_n and_o hold_v dependency_n not_o on_o earthly_a thing_n but_o chief_o on_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n which_o can_v never_o fail_v and_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n subiect_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o regiment_n and_o government_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o live_v yet_o not_o i_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o the_o life_n which_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o 20._o gal._n 2._o 20._o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o which_o life_n of_o grace_n certain_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n three_o hereof_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n shall_v be_v voluntary_o subject_v to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o be_v daily_o in_o covenant_n with_o god_n we_o shall_v by_o virtue_n of_o his_o spirit_n assist_v we_o keep_v all_o our_o faculty_n and_o function_n sense_n and_o action_n in_o covenant_n with_o 1._o job_n 31._o 1._o we_o that_o they_o shall_v in_o all_o thing_n obey_v he_o and_o do_v nothing_o which_o be_v displease_v unto_o he_o four_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n daily_o we_o shall_v with_o it_o renew_v all_o the_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n which_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o depend_v upon_o it_o and_o by_o water_v the_o root_n give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n unto_o all_o the_o branch_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o we_o shall_v spend_v all_o our_o labour_n in_o vain_a if_o neglect_v faith_n we_o use_v all_o diligence_n and_o endeavour_n to_o increase_v in_o love_n patience_n hope_v or_o any_o other_o grace_n or_o to_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o they_o in_o a_o christian_a conversation_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n like_o those_o who_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o water_v the_o bough_n and_o branch_n of_o a_o tree_n and_o never_o take_v care_n to_o water_v the_o root_n more_o especial_o if_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o faith_n we_o shall_v hereby_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n for_o when_o we_o firm_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o our_o use_n the_o power_n wisdom_n goodness_n promise_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o with_o strong_a embracement_n unite_v they_o unto_o we_o we_o may_v easy_o with_o all_o safety_n and_o security_n rest_n and_o rely_v upon_o they_o we_o shall_v hereby_o also_o strengthen_v our_o hope_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o expectation_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v and_o according_a as_o our_o faith_n be_v strong_a or_o weak_a in_o apprehension_n of_o the_o promise_n so_o also_o be_v our_o hope_n which_o wait_v for_o their_o fruition_n we_o shall_v increase_v by_o it_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o more_o and_o often_o we_o apprehend_v the_o divine_a fire_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o the_o more_o our_o cold_a heart_n be_v thereby_o inflame_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o it_o so_o that_o we_o return_v unto_o he_o love_n for_o love_n and_o our_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n there_o be_v no_o strong_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n earnest_a to_o glorify_v he_o then_o to_o be_v full_o assure_v that_o he_o will_v glorify_v us._n it_o will_v work_v in_o we_o and_o daily_o renew_v our_o patience_n when_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o assurance_n that_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o love_a father_n and_o not_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o severe_a judge_n that_o they_o be_v stint_v and_o measure_v out_o unto_o we_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o quantity_n and_o continuance_n by_o a_o most_o wise_a providence_n which_o will_v not_o let_v they_o exceed_v either_o our_o strength_n or_o necessity_n that_o they_o be_v inflict_v out_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o be_v sign_n not_o of_o our_o rejection_n but_o adoption_n and_o salvation_n that_o they_o shall_v 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o have_v a_o good_a issue_n and_o work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o our_o eternal_a glory_n it_o will_v increase_v our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o our_o assurance_n be_v daily_o renew_v of_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o victory_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n of_o our_o safety_n under_o his_o protection_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v his_o love_n from_o us._n it_o will_v daily_o replenish_v our_o
heart_n with_o renew_a joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o after_o that_o they_o be_v exhaust_v with_o our_o infirmity_n and_o misery_n renew_a faith_n will_v like_v afresh_o 11._o rom._n 14._o 17._o heb._n 12._o 11._o hand_n draw_v new_a supply_n from_o god_n the_o fountain_n of_o our_o joy_n until_o they_o be_v replenish_v and_o overflow_v yea_o it_o will_v make_v our_o joy_n not_o like_o that_o of_o worldling_n in_o the_o fact_n and_o not_o in_o the_o heart_n momentany_a and_o mutable_a like_o the_o crack_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n whilst_o the_o brushie_a fuel_n of_o prosperity_n feed_v it_o but_o constant_a and_o permanent_a even_o in_o affliction_n and_o 22._o rom._n 5._o 3._o john_n 16._o 22._o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o us._n it_o will_v fill_v our_o heart_n daily_o with_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o as_o be_v daily_o renew_v it_o do_v afresh_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n do_v belong_v unto_o we_o which_o either_o respect_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 5_o of_o diverse_a other_o benefit_n which_o follow_v the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n five_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v the_o most_o effectual_a mean_n of_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o what_o can_v be_v so_o powerful_a a_o argument_n to_o make_v we_o mourn_v for_o our_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n as_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n to_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v pierce_v and_o through_o the_o wound_n in_o his_o side_n to_o see_v his_o heart_n so_o replenish_v with_o divine_a love_n and_o as_o it_o be_v supply_v the_o place_n of_o that_o blood_n and_o water_n that_o issue_v out_o of_o it_o and_o what_o can_v make_v we_o more_o hate_n sin_n or_o to_o resolve_v to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o righteous_a duty_n then_o believe_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v so_o infinite_o just_a and_o abhor_v sin_n with_o such_o implacable_a hatred_n that_o he_o spare_v not_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o most_o dear_o belove_a son_n but_o when_o he_o bear_v our_o sin_n cause_v he_o to_o bear_v also_o our_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n wound_v he_o for_o our_o transgression_n and_o bruise_v he_o with_o the_o pain_n of_o death_n and_o fearful_a burden_n of_o his_o wrath_n for_o our_o iniquity_n to_o believe_v also_o that_o he_o be_v towards_o we_o so_o infinite_o merciful_a that_o he_o give_v his_o son_n to_o we_o and_o for_o we_o to_o suffer_v all_o these_o torment_n for_o a_o time_n that_o we_o may_v not_o suffer_v they_o for_o ever_o that_o he_o wound_v he_o for_o our_o transgression_n that_o we_o may_v be_v heal_v by_o his_o hurt_n cleanse_v and_o purify_v from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n with_o the_o stream_n of_o his_o blood_n acquit_v by_o his_o condemnation_n and_o reviue_v by_o his_o death_n for_o who_o be_v so_o audacious_o desperate_a as_o to_o dare_v by_o voluntary_a sin_v provoke_v such_o a_o justice_n who_o be_v so_o hard-hearted_a and_o ungrateful_a as_o will_v be_v entice_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n to_o neglect_v in_o any_o thing_n to_o please_v so_o infinite_a a_o goodness_n so_o what_o can_v more_o powerful_o move_v we_o to_o flee_v all_o sin_n and_o to_o practice_v with_o all_o diligence_n all_o christian_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n then_o by_o faith_n not_o only_o to_o enjoy_v god_n present_a blessing_n in_o their_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n but_o as_o earnest_a penny_n and_o first_o fruit_n pledge_n and_o pawn_n of_o heavenly_a and_o eternal_a reward_n wherewith_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n have_v promise_v to_o crown_v all_o our_o labour_n and_o celantiam_fw-la illi_fw-la terrena_fw-la sapiunt_fw-la qui_fw-la coelestia_fw-la promissa_fw-la non_fw-la habent_fw-la illi_fw-la brevi_fw-la huic_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la se_fw-la totos_fw-la implicent_fw-la qui_fw-la aeterna_fw-la nesciunt_fw-la &_o c._n hieronym_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la holy_a endeavour_n whereas_o if_o there_o be_v no_o belief_n and_o expectation_n of_o reward_n we_o shall_v faint_v under_o the_o weight_n of_o affliction_n languish_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v so_o ill_o esteem_v and_o accept_v in_o the_o world_n and_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n because_o we_o have_v entertain_v no_o better_a hope_n for_o as_o one_o say_v they_o savour_v earthly_a thing_n which_o believe_v not_o heavenly_a promise_n they_o whole_o addict_v themselves_o to_o thing_n that_o belong_v unto_o this_o transitory_a life_n which_o apprehend_v not_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v eternal_a they_o fear_v not_o to_o sin_n who_o think_v that_o it_o shall_v have_v no_o punishment_n and_o final_o they_o become_v slave_n to_o their_o vice_n who_o expect_v not_o the_o future_a reward_n of_o virtue_n etc._n etc._n six_o by_o this_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n we_o shall_v be_v strengthen_v against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v 17._o ephe._n 6._o 17._o able_a to_o hurt_v and_o wound_v we_o whether_o these_o dart_n be_v cast_v against_o we_o from_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o from_o the_o left_a for_o faith_n as_o a_o impenetrable_a shield_n enable_v we_o to_o overcome_v and_o beat_v back_o tentation_n arise_v from_o worldly_a prosperity_n whilst_o apprehend_v heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a excellency_n it_o make_v we_o to_o contemn_v these_o base_a and_o momentanie_n vanity_n and_o the_o tentation_n which_o arise_v from_o cross_n and_o affliction_n by_o persuade_v we_o that_o they_o be_v the_o straight_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o happiness_n that_o they_o be_v not_o worthy_a 12._o act_n 14_o 22._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 12._o the_o glory_n that_o shall_v be_v reveal_v that_o these_o light_n and_o moment_n any_o affliction_n work_v for_o we_o afar_o more_o exceed_v and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n and_o that_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o christ_n we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o final_o faith_n thus_o daily_o renew_v not_o only_o effectual_o persuade_v we_o unto_o a_o holy_a resolution_n of_o lead_v a_o christian_a and_o godly_a life_n but_o also_o powerful_o enable_v we_o to_o performeall_o the_o duty_n thereunto_o require_v with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n joy_n and_o delight_n for_o it_o move_v we_o to_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o the_o service_n of_o he_o who_o have_v gracious_o redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o testify_v our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n unto_o he_o who_o have_v do_v all_o this_o for_o we_o by_o our_o new_a obedience_n it_o unite_v we_o unto_o christ_n and_o appli_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n by_o which_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v in_o we_o &_o we_o unto_o it_o &_o 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and_o as_o this_o communion_n must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o start_v like_o that_o with_o our_o worldly_a friend_n who_o we_o visit_v only_o at_o good_a time_n or_o when_o we_o have_v get_v some_o leisure_n from_o our_o business_n but_o constant_a daily_a and_o continual_a like_o the_o communion_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n who_o shall_v dwell_v together_o in_o the_o same_o house_n or_o of_o the_o head_n with_o the_o member_n and_o soul_n with_o the_o body_n which_o while_o life_n last_v admit_v of_o no_o division_n or_o separation_n so_o must_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n cause_v by_o this_o communion_n be_v constant_a and_o continual_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v evermore_o and_o again_o rejoice_v 4._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o phil._n 4._o 4._o in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v not_o only_o in_o worldly_a prosperity_n but_o also_o in_o affliction_n and_o tribulation_n for_o if_o we_o enjoy_v this_o near_a communion_n with_o god_n he_o may_v much_o more_o fit_o say_v unto_o we_o as_o elcanah_n to_o annah_n be_o not_o i_o much_o better_a unto_o thou_o then_o 8._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 8._o all_o worldly_a comfort_n which_o be_v vain_a and_o worthless_a for_o they_o last_o but_o a_o while_n and_o leave_v thou_o when_o thou_o most_o need_v they_o and_o this_o joy_n will_v support_v we_o even_o when_o all_o other_o forsake_v we_o and_o make_v our_o labour_n of_o love_n light_n and_o easy_a which_o we_o undertake_v for_o the_o lord_n sake_n it_o will_v wean_v our_o heart_n for_o all_o carnal_a delight_n and_o make_v we_o even_o with_o great_a joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o finish_v our_o tedious_a pilgrimage_n when_o as_o we_o have_v the_o joy_n and_o delight_n of_o so_o sweet_a a_o companion_n in_o all_o our_o travail_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o unto_o the_o seek_n of_o god_n be_v require_v that_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n six_o to_o the_o daily_o seek_v of_o god_n be_v require_v that_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n for_o these_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v usual_o join_v together_o to_o 30._o deut._n 4._o 29_o 30._o intimate_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o then_o seek_v god_n when_o as_o we_o do_v unfeigned_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n thus_o the_o lord_n promise_v that_o if_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n will_v in_o their_o tribulation_n seek_v the_o lord_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n and_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o be_v obedient_a unto_o his_o voice_n than_o they_o shall_v find_v he_o and_o that_o if_o they_o shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o pray_v and_o seek_v his_o face_n and_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a way_n than_o he_o will_v hear_v 7._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o hos_fw-la 7._o 10._o &_o 10._o 12._o &_o 5._o 15._o esa_n 55._o 6_o 7._o from_o heaven_n forgive_v their_o sin_n and_o heal_v their_o land_n so_o the_o prophet_n esay_n join_v these_o together_o seek_v you_o the_o lord_n while_o he_o may_v be_v 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every_o several_a part_n of_o this_o armour_n bring_v special_a profit_n and_o as_o the_o whole_a armour_n in_o general_n bring_v unto_o we_o singular_a profit_n so_o every_o several_a piece_n and_o part_n of_o it_o be_v for_o special_a use_n and_o benefit_n for_o by_o the_o girdle_n of_o verity_n we_o shall_v be_v preserve_v against_o all_o error_n and_o heresy_n and_o keep_v a_o right_a course_n in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o and_o sincere_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v carry_v ourselves_o as_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o be_v keep_v safe_a from_o be_v sour_v with_o the_o leaven_n of_o hypocrisy_n from_o lameness_n which_o cause_v we_o to_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n and_o from_o guile_n and_o dissimulation_n the_o poison_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o taint_v and_o infect_v all_o virtuous_a action_n by_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o 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alone_o able_a to_o deliver_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o crave_v instant_o his_o protection_n from_o all_o enemy_n and_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o by_o the_o good_a guide_n thereof_o we_o may_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n be_v preserve_v and_o keep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o from_o err_v and_o go_v astray_o in_o the_o by-path_n of_o sin_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o daily_o to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o sin_n so_o be_v we_o constant_o and_o continual_o to_o desire_v and_o resolve_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n both_o unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n not_o think_v any_o grace_n or_o good_a duty_n so_o small_a that_o it_o may_v be_v neglect_v or_o so_o difficult_a and_o of_o such_o a_o high_a nature_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v attempt_v and_o seek_v after_o neither_o must_v we_o content_v ourselves_o to_o take_v the_o occasion_n of_o well-doing_n when_o they_o be_v offer_v &_o thrust_v upon_o we_o but_o we_o must_v exercise_v our_o mind_n by_o study_v and_o advise_v how_o we_o may_v get_v &_o gain_v the_o best_a opportunity_n of_o do_v most_o good_a both_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n good_a but_o especial_o we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o with_o most_o earnest_a study_n and_o serious_a diligence_n to_o attain_v unto_o and_o adorn_v our_o soul_n with_o those_o grace_n wherein_o they_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o to_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o our_o conscience_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o have_v in_o time_n past_o most_o neglect_v not_o because_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n less_o excellent_a profitable_a or_o necessary_a for_o so_o when_o time_n and_o opportunity_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o 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slip_v the_o occasion_n of_o well_o do_v but_o take_v hold_v of_o the_o opportunity_n when_o it_o be_v offer_v we_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o fainthearted_a and_o weake-handed_n in_o good_a duty_n nor_o so_o easy_o daunt_v and_o discourage_v in_o they_o but_o shall_v become_v strong_a and_o valorous_a if_o we_o will_v thus_o daily_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v our_o heart_n and_o hand_n by_o these_o good_a resolution_n that_o we_o will_v let_v pass_v no_o opportunity_n of_o perform_v those_o christian_a duty_n which_o god_n require_v of_o us._n final_o notwithstanding_o our_o many_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n in_o our_o best_a action_n and_o slip_n and_o fall_v into_o sin_n we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n through_o christ_n in_o this_o evangelicall_a obedience_n as_o though_o it_o be_v free_a from_o all_o imperfection_n see_v he_o respect_v more_o our_o heart_n then_o our_o hand_n and_o our_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n more_o than_o our_o ability_n and_o performance_n cap._n ix_o of_o the_o five_o and_o six_o daily_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o god_n law_n and_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v conform_v our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n according_a to_o god_n law_n the_o five_o main_a duty_n wherein_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o be_v that_o we_o right_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n so_o as_o they_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o matth._n 6._o 33._o col._n 3._o 2._o to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o thought_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o be_v not_o earthly_a mind_v like_o citizen_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v fix_v and_o fasten_v upon_o earthly_a and_o momentany_a vanity_n which_o profit_v not_o as_o how_o we_o may_v get_v or_o keep_v the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n by_o carnal_a and_o unlawful_a mean_n which_o be_v too_o base_a object_n for_o they_o which_o be_v of_o so_o high_a and_o divine_a a_o nature_n but_o that_o they_o be_v chief_o take_v up_o and_o exercise_v about_o spiritual_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o of_o their_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n by_o what_o mean_v we_o may_v obtain_v or_o have_v they_o in_o some_o measure_n may_v be_v more_o enrich_v with_o they_o how_o we_o may_v safe_o keep_v they_o and_o be_v secure_v from_o fear_n of_o lose_v they_o how_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o unite_a unto_o christ_n and_o assure_v that_o both_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n do_v belong_v unto_o us._n how_o we_o be_v so_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v more_o sensible_o and_o feel_o apprehend_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n work_v in_o we_o and_o replenish_n our_o heart_n with_o 10._o phil._n 3._o 10._o sweet_a consolation_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n how_o we_o may_v be_v daily_o more_o assure_v of_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n and_o feel_v and_o discern_v the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o his_o love_a countenance_n shine_v upon_o we_o and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n how_o we_o may_v withstand_v tentation_n and_o get_v mastery_n over_o our_o strong_a corruption_n and_o how_o we_o may_v daily_o be_v more_o renew_v and_o strengthen_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n that_o we_o may_v increase_v in_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n our_o mind_n must_v chief_o be_v take_v up_o and_o when_o we_o exercise_v they_o about_o earthly_a thing_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n it_o must_v be_v as_o upon_o mean_n which_o tend_v to_o these_o end_n and_o like_o bird_n we_o must_v use_v the_o earth_n as_o a_o help_n to_o raise_v up_o ourselves_o and_o to_o gather_v wing_n that_o we_o may_v soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o we_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n as_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n which_o he_o have_v require_v at_o our_o hand_n with_o prayer_n for_o good_a success_n and_o thanksgiving_n when_o by_o god_n blessing_n we_o have_v obtain_v it_o and_o when_o we_o use_v they_o as_o mean_n to_o further_a our_o main_a end_n namely_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o like_a care_n and_o endeavour_n we_o must_v daily_o use_v in_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o speech_n either_o by_o seasonable_a silence_n when_o wisdom_n discretion_n and_o gravity_n require_v it_o of_o which_o the_o general_a rule_n be_v that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o forbear_v and_o say_v nothing_o then_o to_o vent_v that_o which_o be_v vain_a unprofitable_a or_o worse_o than_o silence_n or_o else_o by_o speak_v that_o which_o be_v useful_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o advancement_n of_o our_o main_a end_n which_o be_v god_n glory_n the_o profit_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o the_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n god_n be_v glorify_v by_o our_o speech_n when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o speak_v of_o he_o his_o attribute_n and_o person_n his_o name_n word_n or_o work_n upon_o any_o light_n or_o slight_a occasion_n vain_o or_o in_o jest_n but_o when_o the_o cause_n be_v weighty_a and_o important_a and_o then_o grave_o and_o serious_o with_o all_o humility_n and_o due_a reverence_n our_o neighbour_n be_v profit_v when_o as_o our_o speech_n be_v 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o gracious_a powder_v with_o the_o
salt_n of_o wisdom_n and_o either_o tend_v to_o spiritual_a edification_n by_o instruction_n admonition_n exhortation_n reprehension_n 29._o ephe._n 4._o 29._o counsel_n or_o comfort_n or_o to_o his_o temporal_a good_a in_o his_o worldly_a affair_n and_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n be_v further_v when_o unto_o these_o former_a we_o add_v such_o speech_n as_o more_o proper_o tend_v to_o our_o own_o good_a as_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o increase_n of_o any_o other_o save_v grace_n as_o when_o we_o mutual_o inform_v one_o another_o and_o stir_v up_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o we_o by_o holy_a conference_n or_o else_o such_o as_o be_v profitable_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o temporal_a estate_n as_o about_o the_o ordinary_a business_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o earthly_a affair_n in_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o conversant_a now_o that_o we_o may_v thus_o rule_v our_o tongue_n and_o order_v our_o speech_n in_o this_o holy_a manner_n abstain_v from_o all_o light_n and_o vain_a word_n frivolous_a and_o unprofitable_a discourse_n and_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a communication_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v give_v we_o this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n that_o we_o may_v thereby_o glorify_v he_o and_o benefit_n one_o another_o especial_o in_o the_o best_a thing_n &_o therefore_o they_o who_o neglect_v these_o and_o direct_v their_o speech_n to_o contrary_a end_n do_v most_o fearful_o abuse_v this_o excellent_a gift_n and_o thereby_o just_o deserve_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n be_v always_o present_a with_o we_o and_o be_v a_o earwitness_n of_o all_o our_o speech_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o blush_v for_o shame_n to_o speak_v any_o thing_n in_o his_o hear_n which_o we_o will_v not_o utter_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o grave_n wise_a and_o religious_a superior_a three_o let_v we_o continual_o remember_v that_o 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break_v it_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o curb_v it_o in_o with_o the_o bridle_n of_o his_o fear_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rush_v into_o any_o unprofitable_a &_o wicked_a speech_n and_o because_o we_o can_v by_o all_o our_o force_n and_o skill_n care_n and_o watchfulness_n tame_v this_o wild_a and_o unruly_a beast_n but_o that_o it_o will_v break_v out_o and_o utter_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v either_o vain_a and_o useless_a or_o hurtful_a and_o sinful_a let_v we_o often_o desire_v the_o lord_n who_o give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o he_o will_v by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n rule_n and_o order_v they_o and_o that_o he_o will_v set_v a_o watch_n before_o our_o mouth_n and_o keep_v the_o door_n 3._o psal_n 141._o 3._o of_o our_o lip_n that_o we_o may_v speak_v only_o those_o thing_n which_o may_v tend_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o mutual_a good_a of_o one_o another_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o work_n and_o action_n final_o our_o daily_a care_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v right_o to_o order_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n that_o they_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n both_o in_o do_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o in_o leave_v undo_v the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o that_o whether_o they_o respect_v god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o for_o our_o time_n and_o strength_n must_v be_v spend_v either_o in_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n or_o in_o the_o work_n of_o justice_n charity_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n or_o of_o temperance_n sobriety_n and_o holiness_n towards_o ourselves_o either_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o fit_v and_o enable_v unto_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o that_o so_o we_o may_v 1._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o ephe._n 4._o 1._o glorify_v our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n edify_v our_o brethren_n by_o our_o good_a example_n make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o high_a call_n adorn_v our_o profession_n gain_v other_o to_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n and_o by_o our_o fruitfulness_n of_o obedience_n obtain_v a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n when_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n and_o render_v unto_o every_o one_o according_a to_o their_o work_n neither_o must_v we_o only_o take_v care_n that_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v take_v up_o and_o furnish_v with_o good_a thought_n and_o holy_a affection_n and_o our_o tongue_n exercise_v in_o christian_a communication_n and_o speech_n savour_v of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n but_o also_o that_o we_o bring_v they_o to_o good_a effect_n by_o practise_v what_o we_o think_v and_o speak_v in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n nor_o that_o we_o mortify_v sin_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o in_o our_o earthly_a member_n 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o and_o outward_a man_n and_o if_o through_o frailty_n we_o have_v entertain_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n sinful_a thought_n and_o desire_n or_o break_v out_o into_o rash_a and_o inconsiderate_a speech_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o stay_v here_o and_o not_o produce_v it_o into_o act_n which_o be_v to_o give_v this_o curse_a birth_n full_a growth_n and_o strength_n and_o to_o consummate_v and_o bring_v it_o to_o full_a maturity_n and_o perfection_n 15._o jam._n 1._o 14_o 15._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n good_a pleasure_n in_o all_o thing_n the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o perform_v be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o to_o resign_v our_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o soul_n body_n and_o state_n to_o be_v govern_v and_o guide_v by_o his_o providence_n without_o murmur_v or_o repine_v be_v content_v with_o whatsoever_o he_o send_v and_o to_o endure_v what_o he_o inflict_v not_o only_o with_o meekness_n and_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o apostle_n paul_n a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o have_v learn_v in_o all_o estate_n to_o be_v content_a so_o that_o he_o can_v be_v abase_v and_o abound_v full_a and_o hungry_a yea_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o help_n of_o christ_n that_o strengthen_v he_o 12._o phil._n 4._o 11._o 12._o to_o the_o attain_n of_o which_o contentation_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_o wise_a and_o know_v what_o be_v better_o for_o we_o than_o we_o ourselves_o infinite_a 32._o matth._n 6._o 32._o in_o power_n and_o able_a to_o do_v that_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a and_o infinite_a in_o goodness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o that_o he_o will_v do_v that_o unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v most_o profitable_a especial_o for_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o by_o his_o providence_n he_o rule_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o most_o wise_o and_o powerful_o direct_v they_o to_o the_o good_a of_o all_o that_o depend_v upon_o he_o that_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n he_o do_v thereby_o watch_v over_o they_o that_o fear_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o want_v any_o 9_o psal_n 34._o 9_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a final_o we_o be_v to_o remember_v
without_o which_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v receive_v any_o thing_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n hereby_o it_o manifest_o appear_v that_o our_o prayer_n also_o ought_v to_o be_v daily_o and_o continual_a three_o we_o be_v daily_o and_o continual_o subject_a to_o innumerable_a danger_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o evil_n that_o may_v befall_v we_o in_o our_o soul_n body_n and_o estate_n and_o it_o be_v god_n only_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o his_o providence_n that_o can_v both_o preserve_v we_o from_o they_o and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o they_o the_o which_o we_o can_v expect_v unless_o we_o serve_v his_o providence_n by_o use_v this_o mean_n of_o prayer_n whereby_o only_o his_o gracious_a help_n and_o assistance_n 7._o mat._n 7._o 7._o be_v obtain_v and_o therefore_o our_o continual_a danger_n need_v continual_a preservation_n from_o they_o commend_v unto_o we_o the_o necessary_a use_n of_o our_o daily_a and_o continual_a prayer_n final_o the_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v continual_o assault_v we_o with_o their_o tentation_n that_o overcome_v they_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n and_o prayer_n be_v the_o chief_a mean_n both_o of_o buckle_v unto_o we_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o of_o obtain_v the_o help_n and_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o alone_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v and_o therefore_o as_o we_o be_v continual_o tempt_v to_o one_o sin_n or_o other_o so_o must_v we_o continual_o pray_v for_o grace_n to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v pray_v always_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n 18._o ephes_n 6._o 18._o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n etc._n etc._n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v §._o sect._n 1_o what_o thing_n be_v require_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o to_o pray_v daily_o &_o continual_o by_o make_v our_o suit_n and_o petition_n unto_o god_n so_o also_o by_o thanksgiving_n return_v thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n which_o we_o receive_v at_o his_o hand_n unto_o which_o duty_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n by_o he_o therefore_o let_v we_o offer_v the_o 25._o ephes_n 5._o 20._o heb._n 13._o 15._o ro._n 1._o 8._o &_o 7._o 25._o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n continual_o that_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n give_v thanks_o to_o his_o name_n second_o that_o it_o be_v do_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o it_o be_v do_v first_o not_o only_o in_o outward_a profession_n with_o the_o lip_n but_o also_o inward_o with_o the_o soul_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o 1._o psal_n 103._o 1._o &_o 104._o 1._o be_v within_o i_o bless_v his_o holy_a name_n first_o in_o our_o understanding_n we_o be_v to_o take_v notice_n and_o right_o to_o conceive_v of_o god_n benefit_n not_o only_o in_o some_o generality_n but_o also_o of_o those_o particular_a blessing_n which_o we_o daily_a and_o continual_o receive_v from_o he_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v ungrateful_a through_o ignorance_n and_o heedlessness_n but_o have_v thankful_a mind_n and_o so_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v sing_v praise_n with_o understanding_n neither_o must_v we_o only_o know_v god_n 7._o psal_n 47._o 7._o benefit_n and_o blessing_n but_o also_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o be_v his_o free_a gift_n and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o principal_a author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o the_o good_a which_o we_o 16._o jam._n 1._o 17._o habac._n 1._o 16._o either_o present_o enjoy_v or_o hope_v for_o in_o time_n to_o come_v give_v he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o gift_n and_o not_o attribute_v they_o to_o secondary_a cause_n and_o inferior_a mean_n which_o be_v only_o his_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o conser_v these_o gift_n upon_o us._n in_o our_o judgement_n we_o must_v right_o value_v and_o high_o esteem_v of_o god_n benefit_n as_o well_o when_o we_o enjoy_v they_o as_o before_o we_o have_v they_o or_o when_o they_o be_v take_v from_o we_o not_o extenuate_v but_o rather_o amplisy_v his_o gift_n to_o the_o advance_v of_o his_o glory_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o thankfulness_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 6._o in_o our_o memory_n we_o must_v thankful_o retain_v the_o remembrance_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o inestimable_a benefit_n that_o we_o may_v continual_o 14._o deut._n 6._o 11_o 12._o &_o 8._o 14._o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o praise_v he_o for_o they_o esteem_v it_o one_o of_o the_o worst_a kind_n of_o ungratitude_n to_o forget_v our_o benefactor_n or_o the_o gift_n and_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o and_o this_o god_n often_o impose_v upon_o his_o people_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o forget_v he_o nor_o his_o blessing_n and_o 2._o psal_n 103._o 2._o david_n upon_o his_o own_o soul_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o forget_v not_o all_o his_o 12._o ps_n 9_o 1._o &_o 138._o 1._o &_o 86._o 12._o benefit_n but_o above_o all_o we_o must_v be_v thankful_a unto_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n according_a to_o that_o of_o david_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n with_o my_o whole_a 7._o psal_n 119._o 7._o heart_n or_o if_o we_o fail_v herein_o of_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o do_v it_o in_o uprightness_n and_o integrity_n which_o will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o which_o thankfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v do_v in_o humility_n give_v god_n the_o whole_a praise_n of_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o his_o own_o work_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o glory_n and_o greatness_n his_o goodness_n and_o graciousnesse_n who_o dain_v and_o vouchsafe_v of_o his_o free_a grace_n to_o respect_v we_o who_o be_v dust_n and_o ash_n base_a and_o contemptible_a sinful_a and_o miserable_a 16._o gen._n 32._o 10._o 1._o chro._n 17._o 16._o and_o be_v so_o far_o off_o from_o deserve_v the_o least_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n that_o we_o have_v just_o merit_v the_o great_a of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n second_o we_o must_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n with_o all_o due_a reverence_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n glorious_a majesty_n acknowledge_v it_o to_o be_v a_o singular_a privilege_n that_o so_o mighty_a a_o king_n and_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n will_v receive_v any_o thing_n at_o our_o hand_n three_o we_o must_v perform_v it_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n rejoice_v much_o in_o that_o he_o give_v we_o not_o only_o the_o occasion_n of_o this_o duty_n but_o heart_n also_o to_o do_v it_o in_o some_o poor_a and_o weak_a measure_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o after_o this_o manner_n must_v we_o show_v our_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n the_o object_n of_o our_o thanksgiving_n or_o the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o give_v thanks_n 20._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o ephes_n 5._o 20._o be_v all_o thing_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o every_o thing_n give_v thanks_n and_o again_o give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v we_o must_v give_v thanks_n for_o all_o good_a thing_n which_o be_v so_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n or_o which_o through_o god_n wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n be_v make_v so_o unto_o we_o for_o positive_a good_a thing_n as_o all_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a or_o privative_a when_o god_n in_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n free_v we_o from_o those_o evil_n of_o punishment_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v or_o at_o least_o do_v not_o inflict_v they_o in_o that_o measure_n and_o degree_n which_o he_o may_v just_o impose_v upon_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o church_n in_o her_o great_a affliction_n 22._o jam._n 3._o 22._o take_v occasion_n of_o praise_v god_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o mercy_n in_o that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o consume_v and_o do_v also_o turn_v these_o light_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o momentany_a affliction_n to_o our_o good_a as_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n the_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n and_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v
be_v prayer_n whereby_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o more_o fervency_n than_o prolixity_n we_o do_v in_o some_o short_a manner_n render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o quiet_a rest_n whereby_o our_o body_n be_v refresh_v for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n especial_o from_o sinful_a dream_n and_o the_o tentation_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n who_o will_v easy_o have_v overcome_v and_o utter_o destroy_v we_o have_v not_o god_n watch_v over_o and_o defend_v we_o by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n for_o let_v we_o again_o enjoy_v the_o light_n and_o grant_v we_o another_o day_n wherein_o we_o may_v do_v he_o further_o service_n and_o so_o make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a unto_o which_o with_o like_a brevity_n we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n especial_o of_o that_o night_n if_o any_o such_o come_v to_o our_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o they_o our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o these_o favour_n and_o testimony_n of_o god_n love_n desire_v the_o pardon_n of_o they_o and_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o they_o and_o final_o we_o be_v to_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o providence_n commend_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o his_o protection_n and_o direction_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o all_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o word_n of_o our_o mouth_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n may_v the_o day_n follow_v and_o for_o ever_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v so_o illighten_v rule_n and_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o follow_a meditation_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o to_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o morning_n meditation_n and_o so_o we_o must_v from_o prayer_n proceed_v to_o meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v long_o or_o short_a according_a to_o our_o opportunity_n occasion_n and_o leisure_n and_o the_o measure_n and_o fervency_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n in_o which_o our_o main_a scope_n must_v be_v to_o glorify_v god_n to_o increase_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o by_o these_o familiar_a conference_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o to_o replenish_v they_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o sweet_a fruition_n of_o god_n and_o token_n of_o his_o love_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v fit_v the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n and_o because_o present_a occasion_n be_v ready_a at_o hand_n and_o not_o only_o more_o familiar_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v remember_v but_o fit_a to_o affect_v our_o heart_n which_o be_v more_o apprehensive_a of_o present_a then_o past_a benefit_n we_o be_v to_o make_v use_n of_o such_o by_o meditate_v on_o they_o but_o yet_o principal_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o the_o fountain_n and_o raise_v our_o thought_n from_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v god_n infinite_a love_n testify_v chief_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o attain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n for_o who_o sake_n he_o have_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o together_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a to_o life_n and_o godliness_n from_o which_o we_o may_v descend_v to_o the_o particular_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_v late_o receive_v as_o that_o he_o have_v by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n watch_v over_o we_o the_o night_n past_a preserve_v we_o from_o all_o 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our_o station_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n require_v abide_v in_o the_o same_o call_n wherein_o god_n have_v place_v us._n 24._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 20_o 24._o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v regenerate_v before_o we_o can_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o in_o our_o calling_n but_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o be_v settle_v in_o a_o lawful_a call_n and_o that_o we_o painful_o perform_v the_o duty_n that_o be_v require_v in_o it_o for_o this_o a_o mere_a worldling_n may_v do_v out_o of_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a respect_n either_o for_o his_o own_o pleasure_n credit_n or_o profit_n but_o that_o we_o so_o carry_v and_o demean_v ourselves_o in_o it_o as_o that_o we_o may_v by_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n glorify_v god_n further_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o advance_v the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n &_o common_a wealth_n unto_o which_o diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v some_o whereof_o respect_n our_o person_n and_o some_o the_o action_n and_o duty_n which_o we_o 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etc._n etc._n psal_n 128._o 1._o in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n see_v by_o god_n promise_n this_o privilege_n be_v limit_v unto_o the_o righteous_a and_o such_o as_o fear_v he_o §_o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n unto_o the_o action_n also_o and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v and_o these_o be_v either_o such_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o go_v before_o as_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o good_a action_n and_o proceed_n or_o such_o as_o do_v accompany_v and_o attend_v upon_o they_o of_o the_o former_a sort_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o which_o by_o unite_n 23._o hab._n 11._o 6._o john_n 15._o 5._o rom._n 14._o 23._o we_o unto_o the_o true_a vine_n christ_n do_v enable_v we_o in_o he_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n without_o which_o we_o can_v please_v god_n nor_o do_v any_o good_a thing_n see_v all_o we_o do_v be_v sin_n but_o also_o a_o particular_a act_n of_o this_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o our_o calling_n and_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v in_o they_o be_v please_a unto_o god_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n for_o which_o purpose_n our_o faith_n must_v have_v a_o warrant_n and_o ground_n out_o of_o god_n word_n both_o injoin_v these_o duty_n and_o promise_v a_o blessing_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o and_o thus_o shall_v we_o 4._o hab._n 2._o 4._o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v so_o often_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n when_o as_o therein_o we_o do_v not_o only_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n but_o also_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v encourage_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n will_v bless_v those_o labour_n which_o himself_o have_v require_v and_o not_o be_v dismay_v with_o those_o cross_n and_o trouble_n which_o befall_v we_o in_o they_o see_v we_o be_v sure_a that_o by_o god_n blessing_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n we_o shall_v overcome_v they_o and_o have_v a_o good_a end_n and_o issue_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v from_o love._n second_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v out_o of_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o not_o principal_o from_o self-love_n or_o love_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v poisonous_a root_n of_o all_o sin_n will_v taint_v all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o spring_v from_o they_o they_o must_v arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o move_v those_o in_o who_o it_o be_v to_o consecrate_v whole_o unto_o he_o their_o life_n and_o labour_n in_o all_o thing_n desire_v to_o serve_v he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v both_o in_o the_o immediate_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o also_o in_o the_o ordinary_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o this_o be_v do_v when_o as_o we_o labour_v in_o they_o not_z first_o and_z chief_o for_o worldly_a gain_n and_o advantage_n thereby_o to_o please_v ourselves_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n who_o require_v these_o duty_n of_o we_o study_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o and_o that_o our_o action_n both_o for_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n may_v be_v approve_v and_o accept_v in_o his_o sight_n second_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n out_o of_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n seek_v in_o they_o their_o good_a 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 5._o gal._n 5._o 13._o as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o see_v true_a charity_n seek_v not_o her_o own_o but_o be_v also_o serviceable_a unto_o other_o which_o if_o we_o do_v then_o will_v we_o not_o wrong_v they_o to_o benefit_v ourselves_o nor_o gain_v by_o their_o loss_n we_o will_v not_o deprive_v they_o of_o some_o great_a good_a to_o get_v unto_o ourselves_o some_o small_a advantage_n neither_o will_v we_o be_v so_o whole_o intent_n and_o greedy_o gripple_n in_o follow_v our_o own_o business_n but_o that_o we_o will_v spare_v they_o some_o of_o our_o time_n and_o afford_v they_o our_o best_a help_n when_o their_o necessity_n shall_v require_v our_o assistance_n and_o reason_n charity_n and_o conscience_n shall_v bind_v we_o to_o afford_v it_o §._o sect._n 5_o that_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n three_o as_o our_o labour_n must_v arise_v from_o these_o cause_n so_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o to_o god_n glory_n which_o in_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o all_o we_o do_v we_o must_v labour_v to_o advance_v neither_o be_v god_n only_o glorify_v when_o we_o profess_v and_o practice_v religious_a duty_n but_o also_o when_o we_o walk_v conscionable_o in_o our_o calling_n and_o with_o all_o diligence_n perform_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o they_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n second_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o they_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n which_o we_o be_v to_o prefer_v before_o our_o own_o private_a and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v profitable_a member_n in_o these_o society_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v not_o seek_v to_o gain_v by_o the_o common_a
posterity_n that_o in_o the_o sweat_n of_o their_o face_n they_o shall_v eat_v their_o bread_n by_o which_o borrow_a speech_n from_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o who_o labour_n with_o their_o hand_n be_v mean_v that_o all_o of_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n shall_v serve_v god_n with_o pain_n and_o diligence_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o call_n which_o they_o have_v take_v upon_o they_o as_o magistrate_n in_o their_o government_n minister_n in_o their_o study_n preach_v and_o other_o ministerial_a function_n the_o artificer_n and_o craftsman_n in_o his_o science_n and_o trade_n the_o husbandman_n in_o the_o work_n of_o husbandry_n and_o it_o be_v indefinite_o say_v in_o job_n that_o man_n be_v bear_v unto_o labour_n as_o the_o spark_n 7._o job_n 5._o 7._o fly_v upward_o so_o that_o he_o who_o will_v have_v passport_n to_o lead_v a_o idle_a life_n must_v forgo_v the_o privilege_n of_o be_v a_o man_n yea_o not_o only_o man_n but_o woman_n also_o be_v tie_v to_o this_o task_n of_o daily_a labour_n in_o their_o calling_n neither_o may_v they_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o idleness_n as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v but_o must_v take_v 27._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 14._o pro._n 31._o 27._o pain_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o state_n either_o in_o work_v with_o their_o hand_n if_o they_o be_v poor_a or_o by_o govern_v their_o family_n and_o with_o the_o good_a huswife_n in_o the_o proverbe_n look_v well_o to_o the_o way_n of_o their_o household_n or_o some_o other_o honest_a employment_n which_o may_v keep_v they_o from_o idleness_n fit_v they_o for_o a_o charge_n and_o make_v they_o more_o helpefull_a unto_o other_o and_o in_o some_o kind_n or_o other_o profitable_a member_n of_o the_o common_a wealth_n for_o if_o they_o consume_v their_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n and_o according_a to_o the_o common_a custom_n of_o many_o in_o the_o world_n spend_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o morning_n which_o they_o can_v spare_v from_o sleep_n in_o curious_a adorn_v of_o their_o body_n in_o frizle_v and_o curl_v the_o hair_n paint_v the_o face_n with_o such_o like_a vanity_n and_o the_o afternoon_n in_o vain_a talk_n and_o court_v idle_a visitation_n card_v play_v and_o sport_v themselves_o in_o such_o carnal_a delight_n they_o for_o aught_o i_o know_v to_o the_o contrary_a shall_v as_o well_o as_o man_n bring_v upon_o themselves_o all_o the_o former_a evil_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o gentleman_n have_v no_o privilege_n of_o idleness_n and_o how_o they_o shall_v spend_v their_o time_n as_o for_o gentleman_n and_o those_o that_o have_v attain_v unto_o land_n and_o riches_n whereby_o they_o be_v able_a to_o maintain_v themselves_o and_o their_o charge_n though_o they_o be_v not_o in_o respect_n that_o god_n have_v thus_o advance_v they_o above_o other_o to_o perform_v servile_a work_n which_o be_v too_o much_o baseness_n nor_o to_o over-toyle_n themselves_o in_o bodily_a labour_n which_o be_v needless_a and_o unprofitable_a for_o the_o common_a wealth_n by_o take_v from_o the_o poor_a their_o work_n and_o with_o it_o their_o wage_n and_o mean_n of_o maintenance_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o exempt_v from_o such_o labour_n and_o employment_n as_o beseem_v their_o place_n and_o state_n yea_o in_o all_o reason_n because_o god_n have_v be_v so_o gracious_a unto_o they_o above_o other_o that_o he_o have_v advance_v they_o to_o more_o honourable_a calling_n wherein_o they_o may_v exercise_v themselves_o in_o employment_n of_o a_o more_o excellent_a nature_n and_o great_a worth_n with_o great_a ease_n and_o have_v rich_o reward_v they_o beforehand_o with_o such_o extraordinary_a pay_n and_o bountiful_a wage_n above_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o fellow_n who_o labour_n be_v more_o base_a and_o toilsome_a less_o honourable_a and_o important_a therefore_o of_o all_o other_o they_o shall_v be_v least_o idle_a in_o this_o fair_a easy_a and_o honourable_a service_n and_o exceed_v all_o other_o in_o diligence_n as_o far_o as_o they_o exceed_v they_o in_o these_o many_o and_o rich_a privilege_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o sodom_n be_v so_o much_o condemn_v and_o fearful_o punish_v because_o abound_v in_o all_o wealth_n and_o plenty_n they_o exceed_v also_o in_o sloth_n abuse_v the_o blessing_n of_o riches_n and_o prosperity_n to_o pride_n fullness_n of_o bread_n and_o 49._o ezech._n 16._o 49._o abundance_n of_o idleness_n beside_o then_o those_o religious_a duty_n of_o pray_v hear_v the_o word_n read_v meditate_v and_o such_o like_a in_o which_o it_o become_v gentleman_n and_o rich_a man_n to_o be_v most_o diligent_a as_o have_v more_o leisure_n and_o better_a opportunity_n to_o perform_v these_o exercise_n than_o the_o poor_a sort_n there_o be_v also_o many_o civil_a duty_n in_o which_o their_o time_n and_o pain_n may_v be_v profitable_o employ_v as_o first_o and_o chief_o the_o duty_n of_o magistracy_n if_o they_o be_v furnish_v with_o fit_a gift_n for_o it_o by_o god_n and_o call_v thereunto_o by_o superior_a authority_n wherein_o they_o be_v chief_o to_o aim_v at_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n by_o preserve_v justice_n truth_n and_o peace_n the_o beat_n down_o of_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n and_o the_o advance_v of_o virtue_n and_o godliness_n in_o they_o and_o not_o the_o please_a of_o their_o own_o humour_n the_o pleasure_n of_o their_o friend_n and_o the_o fill_n of_o their_o purse_n with_o gift_n and_o bribe_n but_o if_o they_o be_v not_o fit_a for_o these_o employment_n or_o not_o call_v thereunto_o then_o may_v they_o profitable_o be_v exercise_v in_o govern_v their_o own_o family_n appoint_v their_o servant_n to_o their_o work_n overseeing_a their_o labour_n and_o take_v account_n of_o what_o they_o have_v do_v in_o husband_v and_o manage_v their_o estate_n that_o they_o may_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v preserve_v it_o entire_a and_o leave_v it_o to_o their_o posterity_n and_o what_o time_n they_o can_v spare_v from_o these_o employment_n they_o may_v profitable_o spend_v either_o if_o they_o be_v of_o a_o martial_a disposition_n in_o feat_n of_o arm_n ride_v of_o great_a horse_n and_o such_o like_a exercise_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o the_o service_n and_o defence_n of_o their_o country_n or_o if_o they_o be_v natural_o incline_v to_o contemplation_n and_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n they_o may_v apply_v themselves_o to_o the_o study_n of_o law_n physic_n or_o divinity_n that_o they_o may_v not_o only_o be_v able_a to_o direct_v themselves_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o concern_v their_o estate_n body_n and_o soul_n but_o also_o may_v be_v helpeful_a unto_o their_o neighbour_n about_o they_o by_o direct_v they_o in_o their_o course_n and_o resolve_v they_o in_o all_o their_o doubt_n when_o as_o they_o resort_v unto_o they_o to_o ask_v their_o counsel_n unto_o which_o study_n if_o our_o gentility_n be_v incline_v i_o see_v no_o reason_n why_o they_o may_v not_o be_v like_o that_o worthy_a and_o renown_a p._n mornay_n du_fw-fr plessis_n of_o france_n famous_a in_o all_o country_n for_o his_o valour_n and_o learning_n the_o great_a scholar_n in_o the_o common_a wealth_n next_o unto_o they_o that_o reside_v in_o the_o university_n see_v they_o have_v most_o leisure_n and_o opportunity_n to_o follow_v their_o study_n and_o best_a purse_n to_o furnish_v their_o library_n or_o if_o they_o have_v not_o be_v bring_v up_o to_o learning_n they_o may_v employ_v their_o time_n profitable_o in_o according_a difference_n and_o end_v controversy_n between_o their_o neighbour_n in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n both_o by_o word_n and_o example_n to_o discountenance_v sin_n and_o advance_v virtue_n in_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n as_o overseeing_a the_o poor_a and_o take_v order_n for_o their_o provision_n relieve_n the_o hungry_a clothe_v the_o naked_a visit_v the_o sick_a to_o which_o duty_n god_n have_v enable_v they_o above_o other_o by_o make_v they_o steward_n in_o his_o family_n and_o commit_v a_o great_a portion_n to_o their_o order_n and_o dispose_n and_o if_o gentleman_n will_v thus_o spend_v their_o time_n they_o shall_v be_v true_o noble_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n and_o man_n and_o reap_v more_o true_a &_o last_a honour_n in_o their_o country_n by_o this_o their_o christian_a conversation_n than_o the_o antiquity_n of_o their_o house_n their_o ancient_a and_o ennobled_a pedigree_n their_o coat_n of_o arm_n &_o ensign_n of_o gentility_n their_o gild_a coach_n and_o gay_a apparel_n can_v yield_v unto_o they_o yea_o which_o be_v above_o all_o they_o shall_v by_o these_o course_n have_v the_o inward_a peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o enjoy_v 21._o mat._n 25._o 20_o 21._o their_o earthly_a privilege_n as_o pledge_n of_o god_n love_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o their_o salvation_n their_o heart_n will_v not_o be_v
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and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n but_o employ_v it_o in_o all_o such_o good_a duty_n as_o most_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n from_o who_o we_o have_v all_o our_o maintenance_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o second_o kind_n of_o cessation_n from_o our_o labour_n of_o the_o three_o and_o last_o kind_n which_o be_v take_v of_o our_o rest_n by_o sleep_n i_o will_v not_o here_o speak_v have_v a_o more_o convenient_a place_n for_o it_o when_o we_o have_v finish_v all_o our_o day_n labour_n and_o be_v come_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o duty_n in_o the_o night_n cap._n xxvi_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v when_o we_o be_v solitary_a and_o alone_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o when_o we_o be_v alone_o we_o must_v not_o be_v idle_a and_o unfruitful_a beside_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v ordinary_o and_o constant_o to_o be_v do_v in_o some_o part_n of_o every_o day_n there_o be_v other_o which_z be_v more_o accidental_a unto_o which_o we_o be_v 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what_o be_v those_o christian_a duty_n which_o belong_v unto_o we_o when_o we_o be_v alone_o and_o then_o what_o those_o be_v which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v in_o the_o company_n of_o other_o concern_v the_o former_a we_o must_v when_o we_o be_v solitary_a and_o alone_a keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v neither_o idle_a and_o unfruitful_a nor_o ill_o employ_v and_o take_v up_o with_o bad_a exercise_n we_o must_v not_o suffer_v our_o mind_n to_o be_v slothful_a and_o sluggish_a and_o so_o to_o languish_v for_o want_v of_o spiritual_a exercise_n nor_o our_o heart_n to_o remain_v in_o we_o dull_a and_o dead_a barren_a and_o empty_a of_o all_o good_a desire_n and_o holy_a resolution_n neither_o yet_o must_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o action_n and_o bodily_a employment_n give_v ourselves_o over_o unto_o ease_n and_o sloth_n for_o if_o we_o thus_o as_o it_o be_v lie_v fallow_a without_o any_o seed_n of_o grace_n sow_v in_o we_o the_o devil_n know_v we_o to_o 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the_o shed_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o innocent_a vriah_n and_o other_o of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v spend_v our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o good_a exercise_n shun_v vain_a thought_n and_o entertain_v christian_n meditation_n and_o as_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o be_v not_o idle_a so_o much_o more_o that_o we_o do_v not_o spend_v our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o do_v that_o which_o be_v ill_a the_o which_o notwithstanding_o inseparable_o accompany_v the_o other_o for_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o cease_v to_o do_v good_a but_o we_o begin_v to_o do_v evil_a no_o soon_o do_v we_o leave_v the_o oar_n as_o we_o be_v row_v towards_o the_o haven_n of_o rest_n but_o the_o wind_n and_o tide_n of_o our_o corruption_n carry_v we_o down_o the_o stream_n towards_o the_o dead_a sea_n of_o death_n and_o destruction_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v draw_v unto_o ill_n we_o must_v still_o be_v employ_v in_o good_a exercise_n keep_v always_o a_o narrow_a 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corruption_n or_o thy_o enrich_n with_o grace_n and_o enable_v unto_o any_o holy_a duty_n either_o for_o thy_o better_a secure_v from_o sin_n and_o death_n or_o further_a assurance_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n it_o will_v be_v strike_v dumb_a and_o not_o able_a to_o answer_v any_o word_n contrariwise_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n our_o mind_n and_o imagination_n be_v exercise_v in_o good_a meditation_n as_o in_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o save_v attribute_n his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n his_o justice_n and_o mercy_n his_o infinite_a goodness_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o the_o excellency_n and_o perfection_n of_o his_o law_n and_o his_o admirable_a work_n of_o creation_n and_o providence_n the_o great_a mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o of_o the_o inestimable_a privilege_n which_o 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holy_a and_o religious_a book_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n with_o such_o other_o religious_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o must_v avoid_v carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o like_a care_n we_o must_v in_o our_o solitariness_n watch_v over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o poison_v with_o carnal_a concupiscence_n nor_o inveagle_v and_o enamour_a with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o affect_v and_o fasten_v themselves_o upon_o worldly_a vanity_n nor_o dote_v upon_o uncertain_a riches_n voluptuous_a delight_n and_o vain_a honour_n unto_o which_o natural_o they_o be_v so_o much_o incline_v and_o so_o commit_v with_o they_o a_o kind_n of_o contemplative_a idolatry_n when_o as_o they_o be_v debar_v of_o actual_a fruition_n and_o can_v in_o this_o solitary_a absence_n perform_v unto_o they_o any_o real_a worship_n but_o see_v god_n require_v to_o have_v they_o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a and_o chief_a possession_n we_o must_v keep_v 26._o pro._n 23._o 26._o they_o fast_o link_v unto_o he_o and_o so_o fasten_v they_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a excellency_n that_o no_o worldly_a thing_n may_v cause_v a_o separation_n and_o because_o we_o have_v no_o bond_n strong_a enough_o to_o tie_v they_o together_o in_o this_o inseparable_a union_n we_o must_v often_o pray_v with_o david_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v knit_v our_o heart_n 40._o psal_n 86._o 11._o jer._n 31._o 33._o &_o 32._o 40._o unto_o he_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o engrave_v his_o law_n and_o put_v his_o fear_n in_o they_o that_o they_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v fix_v and_o fast_o glue_v unto_o earthly_a thing_n we_o must_v with_o a_o holy_a violence_n pull_v they_o often_o asunder_o and_o lift_v they_o up_o with_o holy_a desire_n affect_v yea_o 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after_o their_o meat_n and_o drink_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o solitariness_n beware_v of_o sinful_a action_n and_o secret_a sin_n final_o though_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n do_v sometime_o break_v through_o the_o watch_n at_o unaware_o yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o not_o so_o negligent_o keep_v it_o as_o to_o be_v overtake_v in_o our_o action_n with_o any_o gross_a sin_n as_o either_o by_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o idleness_n without_o any_o employment_n because_o there_o be_v none_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o our_o sloth_n or_o by_o commit_v any_o sin_n which_o we_o will_v be_v loath_a to_o do_v if_o we_o be_v in_o company_n and_o have_v the_o eye_n of_o man_n to_o look_v upon_o us._n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o in_o the_o great_a solitude_n we_o have_v god_n present_a to_o bear_v we_o company_n who_o
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and_o unprofitable_a as_o not_o attain_v unto_o our_o chief_a end_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n good_a in_o which_o notwithstanding_o the_o most_o man_n spend_v their_o time_n and_o as_o the_o psalmist_n complain_v speak_v vanity_n every_o one_o 2._o psal_n 12_o 2._o with_o his_o neighbour_n think_v themselves_o sufficient_o excuse_v because_o they_o say_v no_o hurt_n but_o such_o forget_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n that_o the_o wise_a man_n pray_v against_o this_o vanity_n that_o the_o apostle_n do_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v it_o and_o 9_o pro._n 30_o 8._o it_o be_v 3._o 9_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n will_v call_v into_o account_n 36._o matth._n 12._o 36._o not_o only_o such_o speech_n as_o be_v hurtful_a but_o such_o
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and_o first_o for_o prosperity_n warfare_n in_o the_o second_o and_o three_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a warfare_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o possession_n and_o fruition_n of_o all_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n or_o many_o of_o they_o as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n liberty_n fame_n friendship_n honour_n pleasure_n with_o wife_n child_n house_n land_n of_o the_o best_a sort_n they_o be_v in_o themselves_o god_n good_a gift_n which_o he_o delight_v 23._o psal_n 35._o 37._o eccle._n 3._o 22._o psal_n 118._o 25._o &_o 116._o 12_o 13._o gen._n 39_o 2_o 23._o to_o bestow_v upon_o those_o that_o serve_v he_o as_o the_o present_a pay_n and_o reward_n of_o their_o love_n and_o duty_n and_o wherein_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o delight_n pray_v for_o they_o when_o we_o want_v they_o and_o praise_v he_o when_o we_o have_v they_o as_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o if_o they_o be_v right_o use_v testimony_n of_o god_n love_n and_o sign_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n this_o state_n be_v liable_a to_o much_o abuse_n as_o not_o be_v absolute_o good_a but_o of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o use_n which_o we_o make_v of_o it_o remain_v good_a to_o those_o that_o use_v it_o right_o and_o degenerate_v into_o evil_a when_o it_o be_v abuse_v unto_o which_o abuse_n we_o be_v natural_o most_o prone_a as_o every_o man_n may_v find_v not_o only_o by_o general_a observation_n but_o in_o his_o own_o lamentable_a experience_n we_o be_v herein_o like_a unto_o small_a ship_n which_o carry_v too_o great_a a_o sail_n be_v overturn_v in_o every_o tempest_n or_o like_o those_o who_o have_v ill_a stomach_n and_o weak_a brain_n be_v ready_a to_o surfeit_v of_o the_o best_a meat_n upon_o the_o least_o fullness_n and_o to_o be_v distemper_v and_o overtake_v with_o drunkenness_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o best_a drink_n if_o they_o please_v their_o appetite_n and_o take_v any_o more_o of_o they_o then_o will_v satisfy_v nature_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a lest_o our_o prosperity_n become_v unto_o we_o a_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o how_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v in_o which_o regard_n prosperity_n which_o be_v good_a in_o itself_o become_v exceed_o dangerous_a unto_o we_o as_o be_v a_o ordinary_a and_o common_a mean_n both_o to_o occasion_v our_o fall_n into_o many_o sin_n and_o to_o hinder_v our_o rise_n again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o great_o behoove_v we_o when_o we_o live_v in_o this_o estate_n to_o think_v that_o we_o walk_v in_o slippery_a place_n and_o as_o it_o be_v upon_o the_o narrow_a ridge_n of_o a_o steep_a hill_n the_o descent_n on_o both_o side_n be_v headlong_o and_o dangerous_a in_o which_o if_o we_o slide_v we_o be_v ready_a to_o tumble_v by_o degree_n into_o a_o gulf_n of_o wickedness_n and_o consequent_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o walk_v acceptable_o unto_o god_n and_o tender_v our_o own_o salvation_n we_o must_v with_o all_o care_n and_o circumspection_n look_v unto_o our_o foot_n that_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o these_o fearful_a fall_n and_o receive_v no_o hurt_n in_o this_o dangerous_a passage_n to_o which_o purpose_n i_o will_v propound_v some_o rule_n concern_v the_o right_a carriage_n of_o ourselves_o in_o this_o estate_n which_o if_o we_o observe_v they_o will_v serve_v as_o some_o stay_v to_o keep_v we_o from_o drip_v and_o like_a rail_n on_o either_o side_n of_o a_o narrow_a bridge_n over_o a_o deep_a and_o dangerous_a river_n preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v and_o sink_v into_o the_o depth_n of_o sin_n and_o worldly_a wickedness_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n we_o be_v to_o look_v on_o the_o left_a hand_n with_o all_o care_n and_o providence_n that_o we_o stay_v ourselves_o by_o shun_v the_o abuse_n of_o our_o prosperity_n and_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n with_o no_o less_o heedfulness_n that_o we_o use_v it_o right_o and_o in_o a_o holy_a manner_n for_o the_o first_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o so_o use_v our_o worldly_a prosperity_n and_o temporal_a thing_n that_o they_o be_v not_o help_n and_o inducement_n unto_o any_o sin_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o often_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o to_o encourage_v we_o in_o his_o service_n and_o therefore_o what_o a_o sin_n and_o shame_n be_v it_o to_o take_v occasion_n by_o his_o bounty_n the_o more_o to_o displease_v he_o to_o use_v they_o as_o the_o weapon_n of_o iniquity_n to_o fight_v on_o the_o devil_n side_n against_o our_o lord_n and_o sovereign_n and_o to_o abuse_v these_o benefit_n which_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n for_o comfort_n in_o our_o pilgrimage_n as_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o journey_n and_o as_o prick_v in_o our_o side_n to_o hasten_v our_o speed_n
mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o but_o as_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v lead_v into_o tentation_n so_o also_o that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o evil_a §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v bear_v our_o affliction_n with_o patience_n and_o what_o thing_n be_v require_v hereunto_o and_o these_o be_v the_o rule_n which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v before_o affliction_n befall_v us._n in_o our_o affliction_n the_o main_n duty_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v that_o we_o bear_v they_o with_o patience_n which_o be_v that_o passive_a obedience_n whereby_o we_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n will_n with_o all_o meekness_n humility_n and_o contentation_n in_o all_o estate_n bear_v his_o fatherly_a chastisement_n quiet_o constant_o and_o willing_o till_o he_o deliver_v we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o lawful_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o our_o affliction_n so_o that_o if_o we_o will_v right_o demean_v ourselves_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o trouble_n we_o must_v bear_v they_o with_o patience_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o obedience_n humility_n and_o contentation_n whereby_o we_o meek_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n good_a pleasure_n to_o be_v chastise_v of_o he_o and_o to_o bear_v that_o cross_n which_o he_o impose_v say_v with_o eli_n it_o be_v the_o 18._o 1._o sam._n 3._o 18._o lord_n let_v he_o do_v what_o seem_v good_a unto_o he_o and_o with_o david_n here_o i_o be_o 26._o 2._o sam._n 15._o 26._o let_v he_o do_v unto_o i_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o his_o eye_n and_o with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n not_o as_o i_o will_v but_o as_o thou_o will_v second_o that_o we_o bear_v our_o cross_n 42._o mat._n 26._o 39_o 42._o quiet_o with_o david_n not_o open_v our_o mouth_n to_o murmur_v and_o mutter_v 9_o psal_n 39_o 9_o because_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o have_v impose_v it_o and_o profess_v with_o job_n that_o we_o will_v lay_v our_o hand_n upon_o our_o mouth_n keep_v silence_n and_o speak_v no_o more_o and_o 37._o job_n 39_o 37._o howsoever_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o grieve_v moderate_o in_o our_o affliction_n as_o be_v the_o chastizement_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o our_o sin_n which_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o we_o must_v not_o despise_v yet_o we_o must_v labour_v as_o much_o as_o may_v 3._o heb._n 12._o 6._o jer._n 5._o 3._o be_v to_o be_v free_a from_o tumultuous_a passion_n from_o repine_v against_o god_n providence_n or_o rage_v against_o the_o inferior_a mean_n of_o our_o affliction_n which_o be_v but_o as_o rod_n in_o his_o hand_n imitate_v as_o near_o as_o we_o can_v the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v bring_v out_o as_o a_o sheep_n to_o the_o slaughter_n and_o as_o 7._o esa_n 53._o 7._o a_o sheep_n before_o the_o shearer_n be_v dumb_a so_o open_v he_o not_o his_o mouth_n three_o there_o be_v require_v constancy_n whereby_o we_o resolve_v to_o bear_v our_o burden_n so_o long_o till_o god_n who_o lay_v it_o upon_o we_o do_v put_v to_o his_o help_a hand_n and_o take_v it_o off_o that_o be_v we_o must_v not_o use_v unlawful_a mean_n to_o shift_v it_o from_o we_o nor_o murmur_n against_o god_n providence_n while_o it_o lie_v heavy_a upon_o we_o but_o hold_v out_o to_o bear_v it_o with_o all_o patience_n till_o god_n give_v we_o lawful_a mean_n to_o be_v ease_v of_o it_o which_o that_o we_o may_v do_v we_o must_v after_o one_o assault_n be_v past_a prepare_v ourselves_o for_o another_o and_o like_o good_a pilot_n in_o a_o storm_n after_o we_o have_v break_v many_o billow_n we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v secure_a but_o still_o be_v in_o readiness_n expect_v other_o never_o cease_v our_o care_n and_o diligence_n till_o we_o be_v safe_o arrive_v in_o the_o haven_n of_o rest_n and_o this_o our_o saviour_n have_v warn_v we_o of_o when_o he_o say_v that_o he_o who_o will_v be_v his_o disciple_n must_v take_v up_o his_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v he_o 23._o luk._n 9_o 23._o and_o the_o apostle_n james_n will_v not_o have_v our_o patience_n only_o to_o begin_v well_o but_o to_o have_v her_o perfect_a work_n and_o lack_v nothing_o last_o there_o be_v require_v to_o 4._o jam._n 1._o 4._o this_o patience_n that_o we_o bear_v our_o affliction_n willing_o and_o cheerful_o not_o because_o we_o can_v do_v no_o otherwise_o but_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o readiness_n as_o 17._o rom._n 8._o 18_o 28._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o be_v send_v of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n can_v and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o truth_n will_v dispose_v of_o they_o for_o our_o good_a and_o this_o our_o cheerfulness_n must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o readiness_n to_o praise_v and_o magnify_v god_n name_n not_o so_o much_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o affliction_n themselves_o though_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o great_a measure_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v we_o have_v in_o our_o great_a affliction_n just_a cause_n to_o bless_v god_n with_o job_n 21._o job_n 1._o 21._o and_o with_o the_o church_n to_o acknowledge_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o that_o we_o 22._o jer._n 3._o 22._o be_v not_o utter_o consume_v as_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o wisdom_n goodness_n and_o truth_n whereby_o he_o cause_v they_o to_o work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a and_o to_o serve_v as_o mean_n to_o further_a our_o salvation_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n peter_n require_v that_o if_o any_o man_n suffer_v as_o a_o christian_a he_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a but_o glorify_v god_n 16._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 16._o on_o this_o behalf_n the_o which_o be_v practise_v by_o paul_n and_o silas_n who_o when_o they_o 25._o act._n 16._o 25._o be_v cast_v into_o the_o dungeon_n and_o after_o they_o be_v cruel_o whip_v put_v into_o the_o stock_n bear_v all_o with_o patience_n and_o express_v their_o thankfulness_n by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n second_o our_o cheerfulness_n must_v show_v itself_o by_o our_o spiritual_a rejoice_v and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n not_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o affliction_n themselves_o which_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n or_o as_o they_o be_v fruit_n of_o sin_n do_v just_o bring_v with_o they_o grief_n and_o mourning_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o through_o god_n infinite_a wisdom_n and_o goodness_n they_o bring_v unto_o we_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o in_o this_o regard_n our_o saviour_n will_v his_o disciple_n to_o rejoice_v in_o their_o persecution_n because_o their_o reward_n 12._o mat._n 5._o 11_o 12._o be_v great_a in_o heaven_n the_o which_o they_o according_o perform_v rejoice_v when_o they_o be_v beat_v at_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o council_n because_o they_o be_v think_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v rebuke_n for_o christ_n name_n unto_o 6._o act._n 5._o 41._o rom._n 5._o 3._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o which_o high_a degree_n of_o patience_n though_o we_o can_v attain_v in_o any_o perfection_n yet_o must_v we_o labour_v and_o strive_v after_o they_o and_o though_o we_o can_v hit_v the_o mark_n of_o perfection_n yet_o we_o must_v shoot_v as_o near_o it_o as_o we_o can_v be_v 5._o jam._n 1._o 5._o in_o the_o mean_a time_n sorry_a for_o our_o want_n and_o infirmity_n and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o patience_n first_o because_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n now_o the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o patience_n in_o our_o tribulation_n be_v principal_o two_o the_o first_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n 13._o jam._n 1._o 5._o 2._o cor._n 13._o 4._o rom._n 15._o 5._o phil._n 4._o 13._o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n james_n if_o any_o of_o you_o lack_v wisdom_n that_o be_v to_o bear_v the_o cross_n of_o which_o he_o there_o speak_v let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n which_o give_v to_o man_n liberal_o reproach_v none_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v he_o for_o it_o be_v god_n alone_o who_o do_v comfort_v we_o in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o patience_n and_o consolation_n the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n by_o who_o wisdom_n direct_v we_o and_o power_n assist_v we_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n and_o preserve_v from_o sink_v under_o the_o heavy_a affliction_n the_o second_o help_n and_o mean_n of_o work_a patience_n in_o affliction_n be_v meditation_n upon_o such_o reason_n as_o may_v cause_v and_o begin_v it_o where_o it_o be_v not_o and_o increase_v it_o where_o it_o be_v already_o begin_v and_o these_o concern_v either_o the_o endure_a of_o the_o cross_n or_o the_o end_n and_o issue_n the_o former_a be_v simple_a or_o comparative_a the_o simple_a reason_n arise_v
either_o from_o the_o cause_n which_o be_v efficient_a or_o final_a or_o from_o the_o subject_n and_o adjunct_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o first_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v chief_a cause_n and_o principal_a author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n whatsoever_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n the_o which_o may_v confirm_v our_o patience_n and_o comfort_v we_o in_o our_o affliction_n see_v they_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a and_o just_a as_o come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n in_o himself_o and_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n second_o that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o in_o some_o general_a manner_n in_o his_o eternal_a counsel_n preordain_v our_o affliction_n and_o leave_v all_o the_o rest_n to_o be_v dispose_v by_o chance_n and_o fortune_n but_o that_o he_o special_o order_v and_o rule_v they_o with_o his_o most_o wise_a just_a and_o gracious_a providence_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o manner_n measure_n and_o continuance_n make_v the_o end_n of_o all_o inferior_a cause_n to_o serve_v for_o his_o supreme_a end_n which_o be_v his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n three_o that_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v our_o sin_n which_o be_v so_o many_o and_o grievous_a that_o our_o great_a affliction_n be_v far_o less_o and_o light_a then_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v four_o that_o our_o affliction_n be_v not_o sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n nor_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o just_a judge_n but_o the_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n of_o a_o gracious_a father_n and_o that_o they_o proceed_v from_o his_o mere_a love_n the_o which_o appear_v first_o in_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o affliction_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o quantity_n and_o time_n of_o continuance_n for_o he_o have_v appoint_v a_o measure_n which_o can_v be_v exceed_v and_o this_o quantity_n be_v small_a and_o light_a and_o how_o long_o also_o they_o shall_v last_v and_o continue_v the_o which_o time_n be_v short_a and_o momentany_a in_o comparison_n of_o that_o superexcellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n which_o they_o shall_v cause_v unto_o us._n yea_o he_o so_o measure_v our_o affliction_n unto_o we_o as_o that_o they_o do_v not_o exceed_v our_o ability_n to_o endure_v 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 13._o they_o see_v he_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o lessen_v our_o burden_n or_o to_o increase_v our_o strength_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o bear_v it_o neither_o do_v the_o lord_n take_v delight_n in_o our_o smart_n to_o inflict_v upon_o we_o more_o than_o be_v needful_a but_o measure_v our_o affliction_n not_o according_a to_o desert_n but_o so_o much_o only_o as_o be_v necessary_a for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o affliction_n tend_v to_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o god_n glory_n five_o let_v we_o also_o consider_v the_o end_n of_o our_o affliction_n which_o god_n propound_v unto_o they_o wherein_o his_o great_a love_n shine_v and_o appear_v the_o first_o and_o chief_a whereof_o be_v his_o own_o glory_n see_v he_o manife_v his_o power_n and_o goodness_n by_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o affliction_n and_o by_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o show_v and_o try_v his_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o which_o shall_v comfort_v we_o in_o all_o our_o trouble_n see_v god_n hereby_o vouchsafe_v we_o this_o high_a privilege_n to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o second_o end_n be_v the_o good_a both_o of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o they_o receive_v much_o good_a by_o our_o affliction_n see_v they_o learn_v by_o our_o example_n to_o fear_n god_n in_o his_o judgement_n and_o be_v restrain_v from_o the_o same_o sin_n which_o they_o see_v correct_v in_o us._n second_o as_o we_o be_v ensample_n of_o god_n grace_n shine_v in_o this_o fiery_a trial_n and_o also_o through_o our_o infirmity_n of_o humane_a frailty_n that_o see_v god_n perfection_n in_o our_o imperfection_n and_o his_o power_n and_o wisdom_n in_o our_o folly_n and_o weakness_n they_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o glorify_v he_o three_o because_o by_o our_o affliction_n we_o be_v make_v more_o compassionate_a and_o more_o able_a and_o ready_a to_o comfort_v other_o with_o those_o consolation_n wherewith_o ourselves_o have_v be_v comfort_v the_o which_o also_o shall_v make_v we_o patient_a in_o our_o trouble_n yea_o even_o to_o be_v thankful_a and_o great_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o god_n use_v we_o as_o mean_n and_o instrument_n of_o our_o neighbour_n good_a who_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v as_o ourselves_o and_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o help_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n which_o may_v further_o their_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o god_n use_v our_o affliction_n as_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n use_v our_o affliction_n as_o notable_a mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a and_o of_o derive_v unto_o we_o many_o singular_a benefit_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o first_o he_o use_v they_o for_o trial_n for_o the_o discovery_n of_o those_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o not_o unto_o himself_o who_o know_v all_o thing_n need_v no_o such_o help_n but_o unto_o we_o and_o other_o that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v in_o they_o and_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o glorify_v we_o by_o crown_v his_o gift_n when_o by_o this_o 12._o jam._n 1._o 12._o trial_n they_o be_v approve_v and_o may_v also_o edify_v those_o who_o observe_v they_o in_o we_o and_o move_v they_o to_o follow_v our_o good_a example_n and_o likewise_o for_o the_o make_v know_v of_o our_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n that_o we_o may_v be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o in_o which_o regard_n our_o great_a trial_n not_o exceed_v our_o strength_n as_o god_n have_v promise_v shall_v bring_v unto_o we_o a_o answerable_a measure_n of_o sound_a comfort_n see_v they_o be_v assure_v sign_n unto_o we_o of_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o save_v grace_n in_o us._n second_o he_o use_v they_o as_o effectual_a mean_n to_o further_a our_o conversion_n fit_v and_o prepare_v we_o thereby_o for_o the_o more_o diligent_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o so_o work_v in_o we_o by_o both_o join_v together_o true_a contrition_n and_o humiliation_n three_o he_o use_v they_o as_o special_a mean_n to_o prevent_v sin_n and_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o also_o to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v those_o corruption_n by_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o as_o pride_n carnal_a concupiscence_n self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n the_o which_o shall_v great_o increase_v our_o patience_n and_o comfort_v we_o in_o affliction_n for_o if_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o endure_v so_o much_o to_o be_v ease_v of_o bodily_a and_o temporal_a evil_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o cheerful_o endure_v any_o affliction_n to_o be_v 9_o heb._n 12._o 9_o free_v from_o those_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a as_o the_o apostle_n reason_v four_o he_o use_v they_o as_o notable_a help_n to_o increase_v in_o we_o all_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n as_o save_v knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a repentance_n firm_a affiance_n hope_v love_n fear_v patience_n and_o humility_n both_o by_o make_v we_o more_o careful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o be_v begin_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o and_o by_o exercise_v they_o with_o these_o trial_n and_o also_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o these_o grace_n by_o new_a obedience_n prayer_n and_o more_o zealous_a performance_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n final_o by_o our_o affliction_n the_o lord_n also_o make_v we_o more_o forward_o to_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n which_o concern_v both_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o for_o whereas_o prosperity_n usual_o incourage_v man_n to_o wrong_v and_o oppression_n affliction_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o we_o be_v a_o notable_a motive_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o just_o in_o all_o our_o action_n to_o be_v merciful_a and_o compassionate_a towards_o other_o in_o their_o misery_n and_o to_o be_v meek_a humble_a and_o courteous_a towards_o all_o man_n so_o also_o they_o increase_v the_o knowledge_n of_o ourselves_o our_o courage_n christian_a fortitude_n and_o strength_n to_o bear_v our_o cross_n and_o misery_n as_o be_v the_o spiritual_a exercise_n of_o these_o grace_n and_o final_o our_o temperance_n sobriety_n modesty_n chastity_n as_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o show_v if_o we_o can_v here_o insist_v in_o these_o particular_n in_o respect_n also_o
absence_n of_o inferior_a mean_n five_o we_o must_v be_v frequent_a &_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n and_o last_o when_o we_o be_v free_v from_o any_o affliction_n we_o must_v be_v thankful_a and_o render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o thus_o with_o as_o much_o brevity_n as_o i_o can_v i_o have_v set_v down_o how_o we_o be_v to_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o affliction_n if_o any_o need_n or_o desire_v to_o have_v these_o head_n &_o main_a point_n more_o full_o and_o large_o handle_v i_o refer_v they_o to_o the_o three_o part_n of_o my_o christian_a warfare_n where_o i_o purposely_o have_v entreat_v of_o this_o subject_n cap._n xxxvi_o of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n and_o night_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o evening_n must_v not_o be_v spend_v in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n have_v entreat_v of_o those_o christian_a duty_n belong_v to_o the_o day_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o we_o set_v down_o some_o direction_n how_o we_o be_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o when_o the_o day_n be_v end_v and_o these_o be_v such_o as_o concern_v our_o carriage_n in_o the_o evening_n before_o we_o go_v to_o rest_v or_o afterward_o when_o we_o be_v lay_v in_o our_o bed_n in_o the_o evening_n if_o we_o be_v not_o take_v up_o with_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n wherein_o in_o the_o day_n we_o be_v employ_v as_o it_o be_v the_o case_n of_o many_o who_o state_n trade_n and_o necessary_a occasion_n require_v the_o continuance_n of_o their_o labour_n we_o must_v not_o upon_o the_o cessation_n of_o our_o pain_n think_v ourselves_o at_o full_a liberty_n to_o think_v speak_v and_o do_v what_o we_o listen_v as_o it_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o many_o who_o when_o they_o can_v work_v any_o long_o in_o their_o calling_n spend_v their_o long_a evening_n in_o the_o winter_n season_n either_o in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n or_o in_o unlawful_a game_n or_o in_o vain_a fruitless_a and_o oftentimes_o hurtful_a and_o unsavoury_a communication_n by_o traduce_v their_o absent_a neighbour_n and_o blemish_v their_o credit_n with_o slander_n or_o uncharitable_a truth_n or_o corrupt_v those_o that_o be_v present_a by_o light_n and_o wanton_a discourse_n but_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a of_o spend_v our_o precious_a time_n in_o some_o meditation_n speech_n and_o action_n which_o be_v profitable_a for_o ourselves_o and_o for_o the_o edification_n of_o those_o that_o be_v in_o our_o company_n and_o society_n for_o though_o it_o may_v be_v very_o lawful_a and_o sometime_o necessary_a after_o our_o wearisome_a business_n be_v dispatch_v to_o take_v some_o liberty_n and_o to_o spend_v some_o convenient_a time_n in_o rest_v of_o our_o body_n or_o refresh_v our_o mind_n with_o some_o honest_a recreation_n yet_o i_o think_v it_o be_v too_o much_o that_o so_o great_a a_o part_n of_o our_o time_n shall_v be_v so_o employ_v see_v our_o life_n be_v so_o short_a and_o uncertain_a and_o our_o affair_n of_o much_o great_a weight_n and_o importance_n which_o tend_v main_o to_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n be_v so_o many_o may_v with_o much_o more_o profit_n and_o true_a comfort_n challenge_v unto_o they_o a_o great_a part_n of_o this_o time_n in_o which_o regard_n though_o i_o will_v not_o prescribe_v law_n to_o bind_v the_o conscience_n of_o my_o brethren_n but_o leave_v unto_o they_o their_o liberty_n to_o be_v guide_v with_o christian_a prudence_n yet_o i_o will_v as_o in_o other_o thing_n so_o herein_o also_o give_v my_o advice_n namely_o that_o they_o will_v improove_v this_o time_n to_o the_o best_a as_o become_v wise_a redeemer_n of_o it_o so_o as_o they_o may_v give_v some_o good_a account_n of_o it_o unto_o god_n when_o he_o call_v they_o unto_o it_o and_o not_o think_v that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o they_o the_o comfortable_a warmth_n of_o the_o fire_n to_o make_v they_o freeze_v hard_o in_o the_o dregs_n of_o sin_n nor_o the_o light_n of_o their_o candle_n that_o they_o shall_v act_v by_o they_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n but_o that_o he_o bestow_v upon_o these_o corporal_a comfort_n that_o they_o may_v be_v furtherance_n unto_o their_o soul_n in_o the_o spiritual_a growth_n use_v such_o good_a exercise_n as_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o enlighten_v of_o their_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o may_v warm_v their_o heart_n with_o true_a and_o fervent_a zeal_n in_o the_o love_a and_o embrace_v of_o they_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o evening_n exercise_n as_o meditation_n read_v and_o christian_a conference_n and_o first_o it_o be_v fit_a that_o some_o little_a part_n of_o this_o time_n after_o the_o surcease_n of_o our_o labour_n be_v spend_v in_o some_o short_a meditation_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o recount_v and_o recall_v to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o special_a favour_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n which_o in_o the_o day_n pass_v he_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o either_o in_o deliver_v we_o from_o danger_n corporal_a or_o spiritual_a of_o sin_n or_o of_o punishment_n or_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o real_a and_o positive_a benefit_n as_o his_o blessing_n upon_o our_o labour_n whereby_o they_o have_v prosper_v under_o our_o hand_n the_o comfort_n of_o his_o creature_n the_o love_n and_o assistance_n of_o our_o friend_n and_o such_o like_a lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o these_o benefit_n and_o render_v unto_o he_o such_o thanks_n and_o praise_n as_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o second_o as_o we_o have_v best_a opportunity_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o leisure_n and_o our_o company_n it_o be_v good_a to_o spend_v some_o part_n of_o this_o time_n in_o read_v of_o the_o scripture_n or_o other_o holy_a and_o religious_a writing_n the_o history_n of_o the_o church_n or_o some_o such_o civil_a and_o moral_a book_n and_o story_n as_o may_v make_v we_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a wisdom_n or_o at_o least_o in_o honest_a prudence_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v for_o the_o better_a carriage_n of_o ourselves_o in_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n by_o add_v unto_o our_o own_o knowledge_n the_o wisdom_n of_o other_o and_o the_o experience_n of_o former_a time_n three_o as_o occasion_n serve_v it_o be_v good_a to_o spend_v some_o part_n of_o this_o time_n in_o christian_a conference_n either_o with_o our_o friend_n and_o familiar_n that_o accompany_v we_o or_o with_o those_o of_o our_o own_o family_n husband_n wife_n child_n servant_n labour_v in_o our_o speech_n to_o build_v up_o one_o another_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o to_o be_v mutual_o better_v in_o the_o more_o clear_a understanding_n of_o the_o truth_n more_o hearty_a embrace_n it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o more_o zealous_a and_o fruitful_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n but_o though_o i_o chief_o commend_v these_o christian_a and_o religious_a conference_n yet_o will_v i_o not_o be_v so_o take_v as_o though_o i_o mean_v hereby_o to_o exclude_v all_o other_o for_o it_o be_v lawful_a also_o to_o spend_v some_o of_o our_o time_n in_o civil_a discourse_n and_o about_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n our_o worldly_a estate_n the_o dispose_n and_o order_v of_o our_o business_n or_o any_o other_o subject_n not_o idle_a unprofitable_a or_o sinful_a which_o present_a occasion_n shall_v offer_v unto_o we_o as_o most_o seasonable_a only_o i_o will_v advise_v that_o we_o do_v not_o as_o it_o be_v the_o common_a custom_n among_o the_o most_o spend_v our_o time_n so_o whole_o about_o these_o as_o that_o we_o do_v thereby_o exclude_v the_o other_o which_o in_o their_o nature_n be_v much_o more_o excellent_a and_o for_o our_o use_n far_o more_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a last_o we_o must_v spend_v some_o part_n of_o this_o time_n in_o praise_v god_n by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n as_o our_o company_n and_o occasion_n will_v give_v we_o opportunity_n but_o above_o all_o other_o exercise_n we_o must_v constant_o either_o before_o or_o after_o supper_n as_o in_o our_o discretion_n we_o see_v best_a and_o fit_a for_o the_o assemble_v of_o our_o company_n pray_v with_o our_o family_n as_o before_o we_o give_v direction_n for_o the_o like_a exercise_n in_o the_o morning_n of_o both_o which_o my_o purpose_n be_v god_n assist_v to_o set_v down_o some_o form_n in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o work_n for_o the_o direction_n and_o benefit_n of_o weak_a christian_n §._o sect._n 3_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n in_o the_o night_n we_o be_v also_o to_o watch_v over_o our_o thought_n and_o action_n that_o they_o may_v in_o some_o sort_n be_v suitable_a to_o
the_o office_n of_o a_o accuser_n then_o of_o a_o judge_n and_o last_o of_o a_o mediator_n to_o crave_v pardon_n and_o sometime_o find_v out_o thyself_o for_o he_o willing_o err_v who_o know_v not_o his_o error_n and_o too_o much_o love_v himself_o who_o will_v have_v other_o err_v that_o his_o error_n may_v lie_v hide_v by_o which_o exercise_n we_o shall_v receive_v singular_a profit_n for_o hereby_o we_o shall_v preserve_v our_o soul_n and_o heart_n in_o a_o thrive_a estate_n when_o we_o do_v like_o wise_a merchant_n and_o shopkeeper_n examine_v they_o and_o search_v over_o our_o conscience_n as_o it_o be_v our_o book_n of_o account_n to_o see_v whether_o we_o have_v gain_v or_o lose_v in_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n by_o examine_v what_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o what_o we_o have_v lay_v out_o which_o if_o we_o will_v do_v we_o shall_v not_o easy_o be_v cast_v behind_o hand_n when_o as_o we_o prevent_v our_o error_n and_o use_v mean_n to_o repair_v our_o loss_n in_o their_o first_o beginning_n nor_o as_o many_o be_v be_v bankrupt_v in_o our_o estate_n at_o unaware_o for_o want_v of_o care_n to_o examine_v they_o we_o shall_v sleep_v much_o more_o sweet_o and_o secure_o when_o as_o we_o have_v so_o compose_v and_o set_v straight_o our_o reckon_n as_o that_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v though_o the_o great_a judge_n shall_v before_o morning_n call_v we_o to_o a_o account_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o same_o author_n commend_v this_o exercise_n the_o mind_n say_v he_o be_v daily_o to_o be_v call_v to_o a_o account_n sextius_n use_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o day_n and_o when_o he_o retire_v himself_o to_o rest_n to_o examine_v his_o mind_n what_o evil_a of_o thy_o haste_n thou_o cure_v what_o vice_n have_v thou_o withstand_v in_o what_o be_v thou_o better_o that_o anger_n will_v cease_v or_o be_v more_o moderate_a which_o know_v that_o it_o shall_v not_o escape_v the_o censure_n of_o a_o unpartial_a judge_n what_o therefore_o be_v more_o excellent_a 36._o quid_fw-la pulchrius_fw-la hac_fw-la consucâ—udine_fw-la excutiendi_fw-la totam_fw-la diem_fw-la &_o c_o sâ—neâ—_n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la lib._n 3._o cap._n 36._o than_o this_o custom_n of_o examine_v every_o day_n how_o sweet_a be_v that_o sleep_n which_o follow_v the_o review_v of_o ourselves_o how_o quiet_a sound_a and_o free_a when_o the_o mind_n be_v commend_v or_o admonish_v and_o as_o a_o watchman_n and_o secret_a censurer_n of_o itself_o do_v judge_v of_o it_o own_o manner_n we_o shall_v also_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n and_o soundness_n if_o not_o from_o all_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o from_o deep_a putrefaction_n and_o the_o fester_a sore_n of_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o cure_v the_o wound_n be_v yet_o green_a and_o cast_v out_o sin_n by_o repeetance_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v first_o enter_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o lodge_v and_o sleep_v with_o we_o no_o not_o one_o night_n we_o shall_v hereby_o keep_v our_o spiritual_a state_n well_o settle_v so_o as_o it_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v shake_v or_o at_o least_o overthrow_v with_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o as_o we_o constant_o look_v to_o our_o christian_a armour_n and_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n as_o our_o chief_a fort_n repair_v the_o breach_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v make_v final_o we_o shall_v prevent_v carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n when_o we_o examine_v ourselves_o daily_o and_o be_v better_o fit_v and_o prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o keep_v our_o account_n even_o and_o have_v our_o book_n of_o reckon_n between_o god_n and_o our_o conscience_n make_v up_o and_o in_o continual_a readiness_n for_o he_o may_v soon_o clear_v his_o account_n with_o his_o master_n at_o the_o year_n end_n who_o like_o a_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a factor_n do_v make_v all_o reckon_n straight_o at_o the_o end_n of_o every_o day_n §._o sect._n 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o first_o lie_v down_o beside_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v also_o other_o meditation_n very_o profitable_a as_o to_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n god_n manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o day_n past_a respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n in_o that_o he_o have_v preserve_v we_o from_o innumerable_a evil_n with_o which_o many_o other_o have_v be_v overtake_v for_o continue_v unto_o we_o still_o the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n and_o suffer_v we_o with_o so_o much_o patience_n to_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n for_o give_v unto_o we_o some_o poor_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v he_o service_n and_o to_o accept_v of_o it_o in_o christ_n though_o in_o itself_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n especial_o if_o we_o have_v in_o any_o measure_n perform_v the_o former_a duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n we_o must_v not_o forget_v to_o render_v unto_o god_n the_o praise_n and_o glory_n due_a unto_o he_o for_o it_o by_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o who_o holy_a spirit_n we_o who_o of_o ourselves_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n have_v be_v enable_v unto_o they_o so_o likewise_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o at_o our_o lie_v down_o we_o call_v our_o sin_n to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o duty_n which_o we_o have_v omit_v or_o corrupt_o perform_v and_o the_o vice_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v and_o though_o through_o god_n mercy_n we_o have_v be_v preserve_v from_o grosser_n sin_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o think_v ourselves_o so_o excuse_v but_o call_v to_o mind_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o god_n in_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n may_v condemn_v us._n our_o sloth_n and_o backwardness_n to_o good_a duty_n our_o coldness_n weariness_n and_o many_o distraction_n in_o god_n service_n our_o excess_n in_o mirth_n or_o sorrow_n the_o neglect_n of_o our_o christian_a watch_n over_o our_o thought_n sense_n word_n and_o work_n our_o idleness_n or_o unprofitablenesse_n pride_n self-love_n unjust_a anger_n sinister_a conceit_n and_o unjust_a censure_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o such_o like_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n whereof_o we_o must_v true_o humble_v our_o soul_n before_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o earnest_o beg_v in_o christ_n name_n mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n final_o it_o be_v profitable_a then_o to_o remember_v our_o mortality_n and_o mutability_n death_n and_o judgement_n that_o we_o who_o now_o go_v well_o to_o bed_n may_v short_o be_v cast_v upon_o the_o bed_n of_o sickness_n and_o we_o that_o now_o live_v may_v within_o a_o while_n be_v imprison_v under_o the_o arrest_n of_o death_n yea_o let_v we_o not_o look_v upon_o it_o as_o a_o thing_n far_o off_o but_o approach_v at_o the_o threshold_n and_o ready_a to_o knock_v at_o 20._o luk._n 12._o 19_o 20._o the_o door_n and_o think_v that_o this_o very_a night_n as_o well_o as_o another_o may_v be_v the_o time_n when_o god_n by_o sickness_n and_o death_n will_v summon_v we_o to_o appear_v before_o his_o tribunal_n and_o if_o in_o respect_n of_o thy_o health_n and_o strength_n this_o seem_v unlikely_a sen._n cuivis_fw-la potest_fw-la accidere_fw-la quod_fw-la cviquam_fw-la potest_fw-la sen._n consider_v that_o it_o have_v be_v the_o case_n of_o many_o before_o thou_o and_o that_o which_o befall_v any_o may_v happen_v to_o all_o in_o which_o regard_n let_v we_o not_o dare_v to_o sleep_v till_o through_o christ_n we_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n have_v make_v our_o account_n even_o by_o plead_v christ_n satisfaction_n and_o full_a payment_n and_o have_v our_o pardon_n in_o our_o hand_n to_o show_v seal_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a with_o his_o blood_n and_o to_o we_o in_o particular_a by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n unto_o us._n and_o then_o resign_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o he_o who_o be_v a_o faithful_a saviour_n and_o able_a to_o keep_v safe_a whatsoever_o be_v entrust_v unto_o he_o we_o may_v with_o david_n lie_v down_o in_o 8._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 12._o psal_n 4._o 8._o peace_n take_v our_o rest_n because_o it_o be_v he_o only_o that_o make_v we_o dwell_v in_o safety_n §._o sect._n 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n and_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o the_o night_n also_o there_o be_v other_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v for_o even_o then_o we_o must_v seek_v the_o lord_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o church_n which_o 55._o esa_n 26._o 9_o cant._n 3._o 1._o psal_n 119._o 55._o profess_v that_o with_o her_o soul_n she_o desire_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n
thou_o upon_o my_o bed_n and_o meditate_v on_o thou_o in_o the_o night-watche_n second_o we_o may_v make_v some_o part_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o subject_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o david_n also_o do_v who_o 148._o psal_n 119._o 148._o eye_n prevent_v the_o night-watche_n that_o he_o may_v meditate_v in_o god_n word_n the_o which_o he_o make_v a_o special_a note_n of_o a_o bless_a man_n that_o he_o take_v such_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o he_o meditate_v therein_o day_n and_o night_n and_o thus_o 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o think_v of_o the_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o law_n what_o exact_a righteousness_n it_o require_v and_o how_o far_o we_o come_v short_a of_o this_o perfection_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n or_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o the_o gracious_a promise_n therein_o contain_v apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n unto_o ourselves_o that_o our_o heart_n thereby_o may_v be_v replenish_v and_o even_o ravish_v with_o the_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n or_o of_o god_n manifold_a blessing_n bestow_v upon_o we_o especial_o the_o day_n past_a and_o the_o singular_a privilege_n which_o we_o have_v through_o jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o hereafter_o or_o final_o we_o may_v think_v of_o some_o text_n of_o scripture_n which_o have_v some_o similitude_n with_o our_o present_a estate_n as_o that_o 13._o rom._n 13._o 11_o 12_o 13._o it_o be_v now_o high_a time_n to_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n for_o now_o be_v our_o salvation_n near_o than_o when_o we_o believe_v the_o night_n be_v far_o spend_v the_o day_n be_v at_o hand_n let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v off_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n let_v we_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o drunkenness_n not_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n not_o in_o strife_n and_o envy_v etc._n etc._n and_o again_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n but_o you_o brethren_n be_v not_o 5._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 4_o 5._o in_o darkness_n that_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v overtake_v you_o as_o a_o thief_n you_o be_v all_o child_n of_o light_n and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o day_n we_o be_v not_o of_o the_o night_n nor_o of_o darkness_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o but_o let_v we_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a etc._n etc._n final_o we_o may_v from_o present_a occasion_n have_v good_a matter_n minister_v unto_o we_o for_o our_o meditation_n as_o from_o the_o terror_n of_o darkness_n we_o may_v think_v how_o much_o more_o fearful_a be_v the_o spiritual_a darkness_n of_o sin_n from_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v gracious_o deliver_v we_o leave_v innumerable_a other_o to_o live_v and_o die_v in_o it_o and_o that_o horrible_a estate_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o be_v cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n unto_o who_o the_o light_n shall_v never_o appear_v nor_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n ever_o shine_v to_o bring_v unto_o they_o any_o joy_n and_o comfort_n and_o so_o take_v occasion_n of_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o free_v we_o from_o these_o fear_n and_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n for_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o truth_n and_o salvation_n to_o shine_v unto_o we_o rather_o than_o to_o they_o so_o from_o our_o awake_n out_o of_o sleep_n we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o think_v of_o our_o awake_n out_o of_o the_o sleep_n of_o death_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o from_o the_o crow_n of_o the_o cock_n of_o the_o loud_a and_o shrill_a sound_n of_o the_o last_o trumpet_n whereby_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a we_o shall_v be_v summon_v to_o appear_v before_o god_n tribunal_n to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n either_o good_a or_o evil_n that_o so_o night_n and_o day_n we_o may_v prepare_v ourselves_o for_o christ_n come_n and_o be_v still_o in_o readiness_n to_o give_v up_o our_o reckon_n final_o as_o we_o be_v not_o much_o to_o regard_v our_o dream_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o guess_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o of_o any_o future_a thing_n so_o be_v we_o not_o utter_o to_o neglect_v they_o in_o regard_n of_o other_o use_n for_o we_o may_v not_o only_o by_o they_o guess_v at_o the_o temperature_n of_o our_o body_n and_o our_o natural_a disposition_n in_o respect_n thereof_o and_o unto_o what_o sin_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v but_o also_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n from_o they_o of_o good_a meditation_n as_o to_o think_v of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n when_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v that_o carnal_a concupiscence_n even_o in_o our_o sleep_n have_v wrought_v in_o we_o and_o cause_v either_o such_o dream_n as_o be_v wanton_a and_o lascivious_a or_o choleric_a provoke_v we_o to_o revenge_v and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o meditate_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n if_o we_o have_v have_v any_o dream_n that_o savour_v of_o virtue_n and_o religion_n who_o by_o his_o spirit_n have_v sanctify_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n which_o of_o themselves_o be_v not_o able_a natural_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o conceive_v a_o good_a desire_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o the_o profit_n of_o these_o duty_n will_v far_o exceed_v the_o pain_n now_o if_o any_o object_n that_o though_o these_o duty_n be_v good_a and_o commendable_a yet_o they_o be_v hard_a and_o difficult_a and_o that_o it_o bring_v great_a weariness_n 13._o mal._n 1._o 13._o thus_o to_o serve_v god_n both_o day_n and_o night_n in_o these_o spiritual_a and_o religious_a exercise_n unto_o such_o i_o dare_v promise_n that_o their_o profit_n will_v far_o exceed_v their_o pain_n and_o their_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o comfort_n will_v abundant_o recompense_v that_o carnal_a distaste_n which_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n cause_v in_o they_o for_o if_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v thus_o continual_o night_n and_o day_n take_v up_o for_o god_n use_v in_o these_o religious_a exercise_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o keep_v out_o satan_n and_o his_o suggestion_n from_o enter_v and_o take_v possession_n as_o they_o easy_o will_v if_o they_o be_v sweep_v clean_o and_o empty_a of_o good_a meditation_n and_o desire_n for_o they_o who_o be_v idle_a and_o do_v nothing_o be_v at_o the_o next_o step_n to_o do_v ill_a and_o if_o we_o be_v not_o employ_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n the_o devil_n will_v take_v we_o up_o like_o masterless_a man_n and_o hire_v we_o with_o the_o wage_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n to_o spend_v our_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n second_o if_o they_o be_v thus_o replenish_v with_o good_a meditation_n at_o our_o lie_v down_o it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o vain_a idle_a and_o sinful_a dream_n and_o contrariwise_o dispose_v we_o even_o in_o our_o sleep_n to_o good_a thought_n and_o cogitation_n three_o if_o we_o thus_o keep_v they_o well-ordered_a at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a night_n we_o shall_v with_o much_o more_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n keep_v they_o in_o this_o state_n the_o day_n follow_v and_o have_v they_o apt_a and_o ready_a unto_o the_o well-performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n for_o as_o those_o oven_n be_v easy_o heat_n in_o the_o morning_n in_o which_o we_o bake_v in_o the_o night_n and_o the_o fire_n soon_o kindle_v when_o we_o rise_v which_o we_o well_o rake_v up_o and_o cover_v when_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n so_o if_o we_o be_v thus_o exercise_v over_o night_n we_o shall_v find_v the_o spiritual_a warmth_n thereof_o make_v we_o able_a and_o active_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n in_o the_o morning_n and_o by_o add_v some_o new_a fuel_n unto_o this_o holy_a fire_n we_o shall_v with_o much_o facility_n and_o comfort_n cause_v it_o to_o burn_v and_o blaze_v out_o in_o all_o christian_n and_o religious_a duty_n final_o if_o with_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n we_o thus_o keep_v our_o lamp_n trim_v night_n &_o day_n be_v always_o in_o readiness_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v the_o sudden_a approach_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n but_o at_o the_o least_o noise_n of_o his_o come_n we_o shall_v rise_v to_o meet_v he_o and_o so_o enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n we_o shall_v there_o eternal_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n and_o those_o ravish_a joy_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o us._n cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o
saturday_n in_o the_o afternoon_n and_o resort_v to_o the_o church_n that_o their_o body_n be_v refresh_v by_o rest_n and_o their_o mind_n prepare_v by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n they_o may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o perform_v the_o public_a and_o solemn_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o day_n follow_v the_o which_o be_v now_o neglect_v and_o both_o master_n and_o servant_n take_v up_o with_o their_o laborious_a business_n late_a for_o the_o most_o part_n that_o night_n than_o any_o other_o in_o the_o week_n with_o watch_v and_o weariness_n they_o be_v make_v altogether_o unfit_a to_o perform_v god_n worship_n their_o heart_n be_v full_o fraught_v with_o their_o worldly_a affair_n not_o have_v have_v so_o much_o leisure_n as_o to_o take_v a_o farewell_n of_o they_o and_o their_o head_n so_o drowsy_a and_o heavy_a that_o they_o can_v hold_v they_o up_o from_o nod_v and_o sleep_v even_o in_o that_o time_n which_o be_v allot_v to_o divine_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o in_o our_o preparation_n purge_v our_o heart_n from_o worldliness_n so_o must_v we_o with_o no_o less_o care_n cleanse_v they_o from_o all_o sinful_a wickedness_n 2._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1_o 2._o to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v search_v and_o examine_v they_o if_o no_o sin_n lie_v lurk_v in_o they_o unrepented_a of_o especial_o such_o as_o most_o hinder_v our_o profit_v by_o the_o public_a ministry_n as_o wrath_n and_o maliciousness_n and_o chief_o against_o our_o teacher_n filthiness_n dissimulation_n hypocrisy_n prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n voluptuousness_n covetousness_n worldliness_n and_o such_o like_a and_o yet_o more_o particular_o we_o must_v call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n what_o sin_n we_o have_v commit_v the_o week_n past_a and_o serious_o repent_v of_o they_o lest_o continue_v in_o our_o wicked_a course_n and_o cherish_v our_o sin_n as_o it_o 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and_o service_n as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a draw_v near_o unto_o we_o in_o all_o visible_a sign_n of_o his_o presence_n and_o admit_v we_o to_o come_v near_o unto_o he_o then_o at_o other_o time_n let_v we_o think_v on_o the_o spiritual_a beauty_n and_o bravery_n of_o god_n house_n and_o of_o his_o holy_a assembly_n grace_v and_o adorn_v with_o his_o special_a favour_n and_o with_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n which_o infinite_o excel_v the_o sun_n in_o brightness_n and_o comfort_n whereby_o the_o church_n become_v fair_a as_o the_o moon_n clear_a as_o the_o 10._o cant._n 6._o 10._o sun_n and_o terrible_a as_o a_o army_n with_o banner_n with_o which_o spiritual_a beauty_n be_v rapt_v up_o and_o ravish_v let_v we_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n o_o how_o amiable_a be_v 3._o psal_n 110._o 3._o thy_o tabernacle_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n my_o soul_n long_v yea_o even_o faint_v for_o the_o 10._o psal_n 84._o 1_o 2_o 10._o court_n of_o the_o lord_n my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n cry_v out_o for_o the_o live_a god_n etc._n etc._n a_o day_n in_o thy_o court_n be_v better_a than_o a_o thousand_o i_o have_v rather_o be_v a_o doorkeeper_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o god_n then_o to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o wickedness_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o singular_a privilege_n which_o the_o lord_n on_o this_o day_n impart_v unto_o we_o with_o a_o liberal_a hand_n admit_v we_o into_o his_o chamber_n of_o presence_n and_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o by_o give_v we_o free_a liberty_n to_o speak_v unto_o he_o about_o all_o our_o want_n and_o grievance_n and_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n with_o a_o gracious_a promise_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v they_o yea_o into_o his_o council_n chamber_n where_o he_o impart_v unto_o we_o all_o his_o secret_n and_o the_o chief_a counsel_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o not_o only_o cause_v the_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n and_o manifold_a privilege_n to_o be_v read_v and_o expound_v unto_o we_o but_o also_o seal_v it_o by_o his_o sacrament_n for_o our_o own_o peculiar_a use_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o the_o lord_n on_o that_o day_n communicate_v unto_o us._n for_o it_o be_v god_n festival_n wherein_o he_o nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o life_n eternal_a if_o we_o bring_v a_o good_a appetite_n to_o this_o spiritual_a banquet_n it_o be_v his_o great_a seal_n day_n wherein_o he_o sign_v and_o seal_v unto_o we_o a_o general_a pardon_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a evidence_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n both_o by_o the_o privy_a signet_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o great_a seal_n of_o his_o sacrament_n it_o be_v the_o day_n of_o god_n largess_n wherein_o he_o
rest_n compose_v ourselves_o to_o sleep_v in_o such_o a_o christian_a and_o holy_a manner_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n that_o even_o as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v our_o imagination_n and_o dream_n may_v retain_v some_o relish_n and_o savour_n of_o our_o former_a religious_a exercise_n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v that_o as_o the_o christian_a sabbath_n be_v to_o begin_v at_o the_o dawn_n of_o the_o day_n because_o it_o be_v institute_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n who_o be_v that_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o bring_v light_a and_o life_n unto_o we_o by_o perform_v and_o finish_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o not_o overnight_o like_o the_o jew_n sabbath_n which_o be_v ordain_v to_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o it_o be_v fit_a that_o there_o shall_v upon_o these_o diverse_a reason_n be_v a_o difference_n between_o their_o sabbath_n and_o we_o so_o also_o it_o be_v 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minister_n the_o travel_n of_o the_o people_n to_o place_n of_o divine_a worship_n visit_v and_o help_v of_o the_o sick_a and_o distress_a confound_v of_o contention_n and_o make_v peace_n between_o neighbour_n feed_v and_o tend_v of_o cattle_n and_o such_o like_a where_o by_o our_o own_o work_n i_o understand_v all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n which_o simple_o or_o chief_o tend_v to_o our_o own_o profit_n or_o pleasure_n as_o first_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n 15._o exod._n 31._o 15._o of_o all_o kind_n whatsoever_o as_o all_o work_n of_o husbandry_n even_o in_o the_o time_n of_o harvest_n buy_v and_o sell_v carry_v of_o burden_n travel_v and_o such_o like_a second_o all_o kind_n of_o recreation_n which_o be_v not_o necessary_a for_o the_o preserve_n of_o health_n and_o life_n and_o tend_v not_o to_o the_o better_a fit_v and_o enable_v of_o we_o for_o religious_a duty_n but_o to_o sensual_a and_o carnal_a delight_n of_o which_o sort_n be_v walk_v abroad_o that_o we_o may_v take_v the_o air_n or_o that_o we_o may_v confer_v one_o with_o another_o or_o meditate_v on_o the_o creature_n some_o bodily_a exercise_n in_o course_n of_o physic_n to_o refresh_v the_o body_n and_o in_o some_o case_n music_n not_o only_o vocal_a by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n which_o be_v a_o duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n but_o also_o on_o instrument_n when_o as_o it_o be_v use_v not_o for_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a delight_n but_o to_o refresh_v our_o spirit_n and_o quicken_v our_o dull_a and_o drowsy_a heart_n and_o mind_n that_o they_o may_v with_o more_o cheerfulness_n return_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a and_o holy_a duty_n in_o which_o case_n there_o may_v at_o some_o time_n be_v the_o same_o use_n of_o these_o recreation_n so_o they_o be_v in_o moderation_n in_o a_o holy_a manner_n and_o to_o these_o end_n which_o be_v of_o physic_n meat_n and_o drink_n but_o from_o all_o other_o recreation_n which_o tend_v only_o to_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a delight_n we_o must_v whole_o abstain_v first_o because_o the_o lord_n express_o forbid_v we_o to_o do_v our_o own_o pleasure_n on_o his_o holy_a day_n and_o contrariwise_o command_v we_o to_o call_v his_o sabbath_n our_o delight_n 13._o esa_n 58._o 13._o the_o holy_a of_o the_o lord_n honourable_a and_o that_o we_o shall_v honour_v he_o nor_o do_v our_o own_o way_n nor_o find_v our_o own_o pleasure_n nor_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n second_o because_o they_o be_v our_o own_o work_n from_o all_o kind_n whereof_o god_n commandment_n restrain_v we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v whole_o devote_a to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o the_o mean_n which_o enable_v we_o thereunto_o yea_o they_o may_v in_o some_o sort_n be_v call_v more_o our_o own_o work_n than_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n because_o these_o be_v more_o express_o command_v and_o be_v ordinary_o more_o necessary_a and_o more_o direct_o tend_v to_o god_n service_n then_o the_o other_o for_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o live_v and_o serve_v god_n without_o these_o recreation_n but_o not_o unless_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o therefore_o if_o these_o be_v forbid_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n then_o much_o more_o the_o other_o which_o be_v of_o less_o use_n and_o necessity_n final_o because_o these_o worldly_a recreation_n do_v more_o dangerous_o and_o cunning_o wind_v into_o our_o heart_n steal_v they_o away_o from_o holy_a duty_n and_o distract_v we_o in_o god_n service_n than_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n the_o work_n and_o labour_n whereof_o we_o do_v not_o love_v for_o themselves_o but_o only_o as_o they_o be_v mean_n of_o derive_v pleasure_n or_o profit_n unto_o we_o whereas_o we_o love_v these_o sensual_a pleasure_n for_o themselves_o and_o oftentimes_o so_o dote_v upon_o they_o that_o we_o neglect_v our_o worldly_a profit_n yea_o the_o service_n of_o god_n itself_o and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n we_o must_v abstain_v from_o carnal_a recreation_n now_o if_o any_o object_n that_o to_o deprive_v we_o of_o these_o recreation_n be_v to_o take_v away_o all_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o life_n to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v a_o objection_n which_o altogether_o misbeseem_v a_o christian_n for_o howsoever_o infidel_n and_o carnal_a worldling_n may_v rejoice_v chief_o in_o they_o as_o have_v no_o great_a cause_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n yet_o it_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v so_o with_o the_o faithful_a who_o shall_v chief_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o pledge_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n in_o their_o communion_n with_o he_o who_o be_v their_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a happiness_n and_o the_o visible_a sign_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n unto_o which_o spiritual_a joy_n david_n exhort_v delight_n thy_o 4._o psal_n 37._o 4._o self_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v give_v the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n of_o which_o he_o in_o many_o place_n propound_v himself_o as_o a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n second_o if_o we_o be_v spiritual_o and_o not_o carnal_o and_o worldly-minded_n we_o may_v make_v the_o lord_n day_n itself_o our_o delight_n as_o he_o require_v which_o if_o we_o 14._o esa_n 58._o 13_o 14._o do_v than_o we_o shall_v indeed_o find_v sweet_a delight_n in_o the_o lord_n for_o what_o great_a delight_n can_v there_o be_v to_o a_o christian_a then_o to_o praise_n god_n by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o we_o then_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n whereby_o god_n assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n whereby_o it_o be_v seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o then_o to_o feast_v our_o soul_n at_o this_o spiritual_a banquet_n and_o afterward_o meditate_v on_o and_o peruse_v our_o spiritual_a evidence_n whereby_o the_o assurance_n of_o 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other_o sin_n and_o to_o commend_v themselves_o and_o get_v the_o name_n of_o forward_a christian_n by_o dispraise_v those_o who_o come_v far_o behind_o they_o in_o outward_a show_n but_o if_o we_o will_v make_v any_o good_a progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n we_o must_v be_v more_o diligent_a in_o reform_v our_o own_o life_n then_o in_o censure_v other_o man_n and_o in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v furnish_v we_o with_o save_v grace_n and_o further_o we_o in_o all_o good_a duty_n then_o in_o spy_v out_o how_o far_o other_o come_v short_a in_o they_o and_o in_o censure_v they_o for_o these_o defect_n for_o as_o it_o be_v not_o the_o way_n of_o thrive_a in_o our_o worldly_a estate_n to_o sit_v still_o and_o exclaim_v against_o other_o ill_a husbandry_n but_o diligent_o to_o follow_v our_o own_o business_n so_o it_o be_v no_o course_n to_o grow_v rich_a in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o fruit_n of_o godliness_n to_o censure_v and_o inveigh_v against_o other_o as_o 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unto_o god_n any_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a service_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o three_o public_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v prayer_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o prayer_n be_v god_n ordinance_n to_o obtain_v his_o gift_n and_o grace_n the_o three_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v prayer_n of_o which_o i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o say_v much_o in_o this_o place_n have_v before_o entreat_v of_o it_o at_o large_a only_o it_o shall_v suffice_v to_o show_v that_o it_o be_v a_o singular_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n for_o of_o ourselves_o we_o have_v no_o ability_n unto_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o entertain_v into_o our_o heart_n 13._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o phil._n 2._o 13._o a_o good_a desire_n but_o whatsoever_o we_o have_v in_o this_o kind_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o what_o have_v thou_o that_o thou_o have_v not_o receive_v and_o that_o of_o the_o 7._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o apostle_n james_n every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n be_v from_o above_o and_o come_v down_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n now_o the_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v sanctify_v for_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n for_o though_o he_o be_v most_o bountiful_a and_o ready_a to_o bestow_v all_o good_a thing_n yet_o not_o to_o the_o idle_a and_o slothful_a but_o to_o such_o as_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o be_v his_o gift_n do_v sue_v and_o seek_v unto_o he_o for_o they_o and_o though_o he_o infinite_o abound_v with_o all_o blessing_n yet_o he_o communicate_v they_o only_o to_o those_o that_o crave_v they_o at_o his_o hand_n according_a to_o that_o 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15._o will_n he_o hear_v we_o and_o if_o we_o know_v that_o he_o hear_v we_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o know_v also_o that_o we_o have_v the_o petition_n that_o we_o desire_v of_o he_o in_o which_o regard_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o namely_o with_o a_o 6._o phil._n 4._o 6._o cark_n and_o distrustful_a care_n but_o that_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n we_o shall_v make_v our_o request_n know_v unto_o god_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n may_v be_v true_o say_v to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a gift_n and_o prayer_n the_o hand_n whereby_o we_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o when_o it_o be_v open_v receive_v his_o blessing_n from_o he_o he_o the_o lively_a and_o inexhaustible_a fountain_n of_o all_o good_a and_o prayer_n the_o bucket_n whereby_o we_o draw_v it_o from_o he_o he_o a_o rich_a treasury_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o desirable_a riches_n and_o 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and_o his_o tongue_n talk_v of_o judgement_n and_o if_o any_o man_n offend_v not_o in_o word_n 2._o jam._n 3._o 2._o the_o same_o be_v a_o perfect_a man_n and_o able_a also_o to_o bridle_v the_o whole_a body_n but_o if_o our_o talk_n be_v corrupt_a and_o unsavoury_a it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o rot_a and_o wicked_a heart_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o out_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o hart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v a_o 35._o mat._n 12._o 34_o 35._o good_a man_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 and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n bring_v forth_o evil_a thing_n in_o a_o word_n life_n and_o death_n be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o tongue_n
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of_o a_o excellent_a spirit_n know_v when_o to_o speak_v and_o when_o to_o keep_v silence_n and_o even_o a_o fool_n when_o he_o hold_v his_o peace_n be_v 14._o eccles_n 10._o 14._o count_v wise_a and_o he_o that_o shut_v his_o lip_n be_v esteem_v a_o man_n of_o understanding_n in_o which_o regard_n job_n wish_v earnest_o that_o his_o friend_n will_v hold_v their_o 5._o job_n 13._o 5._o peace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v impute_v unto_o they_o for_o wisdom_n because_o they_o speak_v many_o good_a thing_n yet_o not_o to_o the_o purpose_n nor_o do_v prudent_o fit_v they_o to_o job_n person_n or_o state_n which_o be_v so_o grievous_o afflict_v and_o deject_a need_v if_o they_o will_v have_v speak_v seasonable_o cordial_n of_o comfort_n and_o not_o bitter_a purge_n or_o the_o distasteful_a infusion_n of_o gall_n and_o wormwood_n and_o the_o apostle_n james_n exhort_v we_o to_o be_v swift_a to_o hear_v and_o slow_a to_o 3._o jam._n 1._o 19_o nazianz._n in_o caesarij_fw-la dialog_n 3._o speak_v to_o which_o purpose_n as_o one_o observe_v god_n have_v wise_o appoint_v a_o double_a guard_n to_o keep_v in_o the_o tongue_n the_o lip_n and_o two_o row_n of_o tooth_n that_o it_o may_v be_v restrain_v from_o break_v out_o by_o this_o double_a fence_n and_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o drip_v be_v seat_v by_o nature_n in_o such_o a_o moist_a and_o slippery_a place_n and_o as_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n over_o our_o tongue_n in_o respect_n of_o keep_v silence_n so_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o speech_n for_o our_o tongue_n be_v not_o give_v we_o to_o this_o end_n chief_o that_o we_o shall_v restrain_v they_o and_o say_v nothing_o but_o that_o they_o may_v be_v our_o glory_n in_o glorify_v god_n by_o set_v forth_o his_o praise_n and_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o that_o as_o there_o be_v a_o time_n to_o keep_v 7._o eccles_n 3._o 7._o silence_n so_o also_o there_o be_v a_o time_n to_o speak_v and_o here_o our_o first_o care_n must_v be_v that_o according_a to_o the_o psalmist_n counsel_n we_o keep_v our_o tongue_n from_o evil_a and_o our_o 13._o psal_n 34._o 13._o lip_n from_o speak_a guile_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n admonish_v that_o we_o suffer_v no_o corrupt_a communication_n to_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o mouth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a 10._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 10._o to_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v that_o it_o may_v minister_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n and_o that_o we_o use_v neither_o filthiness_n nor_o foolish_a talk_n nor_o jest_v which_o be_v not_o convenient_a but_o rather_o 29._o ephes_n 4._o 29._o give_v of_o thanks_n but_o especial_o let_v we_o watch_v over_o our_o soul_n and_o our_o tongue_n that_o we_o do_v not_o as_o it_o be_v the_o common_a custom_n of_o the_o most_o abuse_v they_o to_o slander_n and_o reproach_n backbiting_a and_o sharp_a censure_v of_o our_o neighbour_n but_o take_v all_o thing_n doubtful_o speak_v and_o do_v in_o the_o best_a part_n excuse_v that_o which_o be_v tolerable_a commend_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o extenuate_a fault_n of_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n let_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v true_o charitable_a by_o make_v our_o love_n to_o serve_v as_o a_o cover_n to_o hide_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n yea_o so_o far_o shall_v we_o be_v from_o wrong_v our_o neighbour_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o by_o be_v the_o author_n of_o evil_a report_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o lend_v our_o ear_n to_o other_o that_o spread_v they_o but_o approve_v ourselves_o by_o this_o sign_n to_o be_v citizen_n of_o heaven_n that_o we_o will_v not_o receive_v a_o reproach_n against_o our_o neighbour_n 3._o psal_n 15._o 3._o nor_o so_o much_o as_o vouchsafe_v to_o take_v it_o up_o though_o we_o find_v it_o by_o the_o highway_n side_n for_o as_o one_o say_v he_o be_v bless_v that_o have_v arm_v himself_o so_o against_o this_o celantiam_fw-la hieronym_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la vice_n that_o no_o man_n dare_v detract_v from_o any_o before_o he_o and_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o tongue_n that_o our_o speech_n may_v be_v always_o with_o grace_n season_v with_o the_o salt_n of_o wisdom_n and_o christian_a prudence_n which_o 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o teach_v we_o to_o know_v how_o we_o may_v answer_v every_o man_n and_o speak_v to_o their_o profit_n and_o edification_n the_o which_o wise_a and_o religious_a rule_v of_o our_o tongue_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a moment_n and_o no_o less_o difficulty_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n tell_v we_o though_o the_o tongue_n be_v but_o a_o little_a member_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o world_n of_o 8._o jam._n 3._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o iniquity_n and_o boast_v of_o great_a thing_n and_o as_o a_o little_a fire_n be_v sufficient_a to_o inflame_v great_a store_n of_o matter_n so_o the_o tongue_n defile_v the_o whole_a body_n and_o set_v on_o fire_n the_o course_n of_o nature_n and_o be_v itself_o set_v on_o fire_n of_o hell_n and_o such_o a_o unruly_a evil_n full_a of_o deadly_a poison_n as_o no_o man_n can_v tame_v by_o sole_a strength_n of_o nature_n and_o yet_o such_o be_v the_o necessity_n of_o the_o well-governing_a of_o it_o that_o all_o our_o religion_n be_v to_o no_o purpose_n without_o it_o for_o if_o any_o man_n among_o we_o seem_v to_o be_v religious_a 26._o jam._n 1._o 26._o and_o bridle_v not_o his_o tongue_n but_o deceive_v his_o own_o heart_n that_o man_n religion_n be_v vain_a in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v keep_v over_o it_o the_o straight_a watch_n as_o we_o use_v to_o curb_v and_o keep_v in_o a_o headstrong_a horse_n with_o so_o much_o the_o sharp_a and_o strong_a bit_n and_o see_v no_o man_n can_v with_o his_o own_o circumspection_n rule_v it_o sufficient_o but_o that_o
it_o will_v break_v from_o he_o at_o unaware_o and_o the_o lord_n only_o be_v sufficient_a to_o manage_v and_o direct_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o preparation_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o tongue_n be_v from_o the_o 1._o prou._n 16._o 1._o lord_n therefore_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o david_n that_o he_o will_v set_v a_o watch_n before_o our_o 15._o psal_n 141._o 3._o and_o 51._o 15._o mouth_n and_o keep_v the_o door_n of_o our_o lip_n and_o that_o he_o will_v so_o open_v our_o lip_n that_o our_o mouth_n may_v show_v forth_o his_o praise_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o our_o watchfulness_n over_o our_o work_n and_o action_n last_o we_o must_v set_v this_o diligent_a watch_n over_o our_o work_n and_o action_n that_o they_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a to_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n 26._o prou._n 4._o 26._o while_o we_o do_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o leave_v undo_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v thus_o the_o wise_a man_n exhort_v we_o not_o to_o be_v rash_a and_o unaduised_a in_o our_o course_n but_o to_o ponder_v the_o path_n of_o our_o foot_n and_o let_v all_o our_o way_n be_v establish_v turn_v neither_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a and_o remove_v our_o foot_n from_o evil_n and_o this_o he_o make_v to_o be_v a_o note_n of_o a_o man_n true_o wise_a for_o whereas_o a_o silly_a man_n be_v over-credulous_a be_v rash_a and_o headlong_o in_o all_o his_o enterprise_n a_o prudent_a man_n look_v well_o to_o his_o go_n and_o 16._o pro._n 14._o 15_o 16._o whereas_o the_o fool_n rage_v and_o be_v confident_a a_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a and_o because_o our_o way_n be_v through_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n on_o all_o side_n beset_v with_o snare_n wherewith_o if_o we_o be_v not_o very_o circumspect_a we_o shall_v easy_o be_v catch_v therefore_o in_o this_o regard_n he_o say_v that_o he_o 14._o prou._n 28._o 14._o be_v bless_v that_o fear_v always_o and_o see_v we_o daily_o tread_v upon_o slippery_a place_n while_o we_o be_v manage_v our_o worldly_a affair_n hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n commend_v unto_o we_o this_o watchful_a care_n will_v he_o who_o think_v that_o he_o stand_v take_v heed_n lest_o he_o fall_v now_o this_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n respect_v our_o action_n provide_v first_o that_o we_o spend_v none_o of_o our_o precious_a time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n for_o by_o do_v nothing_o we_o shall_v quick_o learn_v to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v ill_a but_o that_o we_o be_v always_o exercise_v in_o some_o good_a employment_n respect_v god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o or_o our_o neighbour_n good_a as_o i_o have_v show_v at_o large_a before_o and_o therefore_o here_o thus_o brief_o pass_v it_o over_o second_o that_o with_o all_o care_n and_o circumspection_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a action_n and_o though_o through_o satan_n tentation_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n we_o have_v conceive_v sin_n in_o the_o heart_n yet_o let_v we_o there_o smother_v it_o as_o in_o the_o womb_n and_o not_o consummate_v and_o perfect_a it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v by_o act_v of_o it_o bring_v it_o unto_o birth_n final_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o work_n and_o action_n that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o shun_v evil_a but_o also_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o thereby_o we_o may_v glorify_v god_n by_o the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n adorn_v our_o profession_n edify_v our_o neighbour_n by_o our_o good_a example_n and_o make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a but_o of_o this_o also_o i_o have_v speak_v before_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o the_o christian_a watch_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o three_o special_a end_n of_o our_o christian_a watch_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o our_o christian_a watch_n chief_o consist_v and_o about_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v principal_o aim_v in_o it_o the_o which_o be_v diverse_a the_o first_o and_o chief_a be_v that_o we_o may_v please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n for_o which_o use_n this_o watch_n be_v most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a for_o see_v natural_o our_o way_n be_v whole_o corrupt_a so_o as_o we_o can_v please_v he_o in_o nothing_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a without_o singular_a care_n and_o circumspection_n that_o we_o shall_v so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o our_o whole_a conversation_n as_o that_o all_o our_o action_n may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n second_o we_o must_v thus_o watch_v over_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o mortify_v our_o corruption_n especial_o those_o which_o bear_v great_a sway_n in_o we_o and_o that_o we_o may_v avoid_v all_o manner_n of_o actual_a transgression_n and_o those_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n wherewith_o we_o have_v be_v most_o often_o overtake_v because_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n be_v most_o ready_a to_o use_v those_o weapon_n of_o iniquity_n to_o foil_n and_o overcome_v we_o which_o they_o have_v find_v by_o experience_n most_o potent_a to_o prevail_v against_o us._n nor_o must_v we_o think_v any_o sin_n so_o small_a that_o we_o may_v neglect_v it_o see_v the_o least_o be_v strong_a enough_o to_o make_v way_n for_o great_a neither_o must_v we_o only_o watchful_o avoid_v the_o sin_n themselves_o but_o also_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v allure_v and_o draw_v we_o unto_o they_o for_o where_o god_n have_v forbid_v any_o vice_n there_o he_o also_o forbid_v the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o which_o if_o we_o neglect_v and_o run_v wilful_o into_o tentation_n it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n when_o we_o thus_o tempt_v he_o to_o withdraw_v his_o grace_n and_o to_o leave_v we_o to_o the_o tempter_n and_o then_o what_o can_v follow_v but_o our_o shameful_a foil_n and_o fall_n for_o who_o can_v carry_v fire_n in_o his_o 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so_o much_o as_o receive_v his_o wage_n but_o shake_v our_o hand_n from_o hold_v of_o bribe_n if_o we_o will_v not_o become_v evil_a and_o vain_a in_o our_o thought_n and_o action_n 15._o esa_n 33._o 15._o we_o must_v shut_v our_o eye_n from_o see_v evil_a and_o turn_v they_o away_o from_o behold_v vanity_n three_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n not_o only_o that_o we_o 2._o psal_n 119._o 37._o inutile_fw-la est_fw-la crebrò_fw-la videre_fw-la per_fw-la quae_fw-la aliquando_fw-la captus_fw-la sis_fw-la hyer_n ad_fw-la jovinian_a lib._n 2._o may_v avoid_v all_o sin_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o constancy_n not_o content_v ourselves_o to_o do_v some_o and_o neglect_v other_o or_o to_o be_v earnest_n in_o they_o sometime_o and_o soon_o after_o careless_a and_o slothful_a but_o observe_v all_o and_o in_o all_o season_n yea_o this_o watch_n must_v extend_v itself_o not_o only_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o 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ourselves_o but_o we_o must_v also_o with_o like_a care_n and_o circumspection_n watch_v over_o our_o brethren_n see_v the_o lord_n have_v not_o commit_v we_o to_o our_o own_o single_a watch_n but_o have_v enjoin_v we_o to_o be_v mutual_a observer_n and_o keeper_n one_o of_o another_o not_o curious_o to_o pry_v out_o one_o another_o fault_n to_o censure_v and_o aggravate_v they_o but_o charitable_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o that_o we_o may_v help_v to_o amend_v they_o thus_o the_o apostle_n injoin_v we_o to_o consider_v one_o another_o to_o provoke_v unto_o love_n 13._o heb._n 10._o 24._o &_o 3._o 13._o and_o to_o good_a work_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v exhort_v one_o another_o daily_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o we_o shall_v be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n for_o this_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n be_v a_o inseparable_a effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o christian_a charity_n extend_v itself_o not_o only_o to_o our_o own_o person_n for_o this_o be_v nothing_o but_o self-love_n but_o as_o far_o as_o it_o stretch_v that_o be_v to_o all_o our_o neighbour_n thus_o david_n take_v notice_n not_o only_o of_o his_o own_o sin_n to_o mourn_v for_o they_o but_o say_v that_o river_n of_o water_n do_v run_v down_o his_o eye_n because_o 136._o psal_n 119._o 136._o other_o man_n do_v not_o keep_v god_n law_n yea_o this_o his_o care_n extend_v to_o his_o enemy_n my_o zeal_n say_v he_o have_v consume_v i_o because_o my_o enemy_n have_v 139._o verse_n 139._o not_o keep_v thy_o word_n but_o though_o our_o care_n must_v extend_v to_o all_o yet_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n over_o those_o who_o be_v commit_v to_o our_o special_a charge_n as_o the_o housholder_n over_o his_o family_n and_o the_o pastor_n over_o his_o flock_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n take_v heed_n to_o yourselves_o 28._o act._n 20._o 28._o and_o to_o all_o the_o flock_n over_o the_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v make_v you_o overseer_n etc._n etc._n which_o whoso_o neglect_v and_o take_v care_n only_o for_o himself_o he_o be_v worse_a than_o a_o infidel_n and_o plain_o discover_v that_o he_o be_v of_o cain_n speech_n and_o spirit_n 9_o gen._n 4._o 9_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o look_v to_o himself_o and_o scorn_v to_o be_v his_o brother_n keeper_n cap._n xii_o of_o the_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v persuade_v to_o keep_v this_o christian_a watch_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o this_o watch_n be_v necessary_a because_o god_n require_v it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v both_o be_v stir_v up_o and_o also_o enable_v to_o keep_v this_o christian_a watch_n which_o be_v partly_o reason_n that_o may_v move_v we_o to_o undertake_v it_o and_o partly_o help_v enable_v we_o to_o perform_v it_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v persuade_v we_o unto_o this_o watchfulness_n be_v diverse_a all_o which_o may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o two_o head_n 1._o because_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a 2._o because_o it_o be_v exceed_o profitable_a the_o necessity_n of_o it_o appear_v diverse_a way_n first_o because_o god_n have_v express_o require_v it_o take_v heed_n to_o 36._o deut._n 4._o 9_o luk._n 12._o 36._o thyself_o &_o keep_v thy_o soul_n diligent_o etc._n etc._n let_v your_o loin_n be_v gird_v about_o and_o your_o light_n burn_v and_o you_o yourselves_o like_v unto_o they_o that_o wait_v for_o their_o lord_n when_o he_o will_v return_v from_o the_o wedding_n that_o when_o he_o come_v and_o knock_v you_o may_v open_v unto_o he_o immediate_o so_o joshua_n exhort_v the_o people_n to_o take_v diligent_a heed_n to_o do_v the_o commandment_n and_o the_o law_n to_o love_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o to_o 11._o jos_n 22._o 5._o &_o 23._o 11._o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o serve_v he_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n exhort_v all_o to_o watch_v and_o 37._o mar._n 13._o 33_o 37._o pray_v because_o we_o do_v not_o know_v when_o the_o time_n of_o his_o come_n shall_v be_v and_o stir_v up_o the_o church_n of_o sardis_n to_o be_v watchful_a and_o to_o strengthen_v the_o thing_n 2._o apoc._n 3._o 2._o which_o do_v remain_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v the_o which_o his_o commandment_n he_o powerful_o and_o effectual_o press_v by_o diverse_a parable_n as_o of_o the_o goodman_n 37._o luk._n 12._o 37._o of_o the_o house_n who_o careful_o watch_v the_o come_n of_o the_o thief_n that_o he_o may_v not_o rob_v and_o spoil_v he_o of_o the_o wise_a and_o faithful_a servant_n who_o watch_v for_o the_o come_n of_o his_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v find_v he_o employ_v in_o his_o business_n who_o be_v find_v faithful_a be_v rich_o reward_v for_o his_o care_n and_o diligence_n and_o of_o the_o evil_a servant_n who_o neglect_v this_o watch_n be_v fearful_o punish_v and_o of_o the_o ten_o virgin_n whereof_o five_o be_v wise_a and_o five_o 14_o mat._n 25._o 1._o to_o 14_o foolish_a the_o wise_a watch_v diligent_o for_o the_o come_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o be_v find_v prepare_v be_v receive_v with_o he_o into_o the_o bridal_a chamber_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n the_o foolish_a through_o their_o careless_a negligence_n be_v take_v at_o unaware_o and_o unprovided_a be_v exclude_v from_o his_o glorious_a presence_n for_o evermore_o so_o that_o no_o duty_n be_v more_o straight_o enjoin_v and_o earnest_o enforce_v then_o the_o spiritual_a watch_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v observe_v it_o with_o the_o great_a care_n and_o diligence_n or_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o have_v have_v so_o many_o and_o effectual_a warning_n we_o may_v be_v leave_v without_o excuse_n §._o sect._n 2_o other_o reason_n show_v the_o necessity_n of_o keep_v this_o watch_n the_o second_o reason_n to_o enforce_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o watch_n be_v take_v from_o our_o estate_n and_o condition_n here_o on_o earth_n first_o because_o through_o our_o corruption_n we_o be_v exceed_o weak_a and_o full_a of_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n by_o reason_n whereof_o we_o be_v prone_a unto_o sin_n and_o easy_o overcome_v with_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n if_o we_o neglect_v the_o keep_n of_o this_o watch_n and_o be_v take_v unprovided_a the_o which_o reason_n our_o saviour_n use_v to_o enforce_v the_o necessity_n of_o watch_v and_o pray_v watch_z and_o pray_v say_v he_o lest_o you_o fall_v into_o tentation_n the_o spirit_n indeed_o be_v willing_a but_o the_o flesh_n be_v weak_a so_o the_o apostle_n 41._o mat._n 26._o 41._o in_o this_o regard_n will_v he_o that_o think_v he_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n lest_o he_o 12._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o fall_v and_o exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o the_o wiseman_n pronounce_v he_o bless_v who_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o 13._o phil._n 2._o 13._o his_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n fear_v always_o for_o as_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o 14._o pro_fw-la 28._o 14._o those_o who_o have_v weak_a and_o sickly_a body_n to_o observe_v a_o strict_a diet_n and_o for_o those_o citizen_n who_o be_v besiege_v by_o mighty_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n and_o have_v many_o breach_n in_o their_o wall_n to_o be_v very_o diligent_a to_o make_v they_o up_o again_o and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o keep_v a_o careful_a and_o strong_a watch_n over_o those_o weak_a place_n because_o their_o enemy_n be_v ready_a to_o take_v all_o advantage_n and_o to_o give_v the_o fierce_a assault_n where_o they_o be_v likely_a to_o have_v the_o speedy_a entrance_n and_o least_o resistance_n so_o we_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n must_v think_v it_o necessary_a to_o double_v our_o watch_n because_o our_o soul_n be_v sickly_a and_o full_a of_o want_v and_o weakness_n and_o many_o breach_n be_v make_v in_o the_o chief_a bulwark_n of_o our_o own_o strength_n by_o the_o cruel_a and_o continual_a assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a 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small_a difference_n between_o meditation_n and_o contemplation_n yet_o as_o the_o school_n define_v it_o there_o be_v some_o in_o degree_n meditation_n be_v a_o exercise_n of_o a_o low_a and_o mean_a nature_n within_o the_o reach_n of_o all_o christian_n which_o will_v put_v out_o their_o hand_n unto_o it_o contemplation_n more_o high_a and_o heavenly_a fit_a only_o for_o such_o as_o by_o long_a exercise_n have_v attain_v to_o much_o perfection_n that_o exercise_v about_o any_o spiritual_a object_n not_o only_o original_o in_o the_o understanding_n but_o also_o imaginary_a and_o bring_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o sense_n as_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o christ_n and_o such_o like_a but_o this_o about_o thing_n chief_o intellectual_a sublime_a and_o heavenly_a as_o the_o nature_n and_o attribute_n of_o god_n the_o trinity_n of_o person_n in_o vniâ—â—_n of_o essence_n the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o other_o of_o like_a 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raise_v up_o their_o soul_n and_o renew_v their_o wont_a flight_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o efficicient_a cause_n or_o person_n who_o be_v to_o meditate_v the_o efficient_a cause_n or_o person_n who_o be_v to_o perform_v this_o exercise_n be_v the_o christian_n only_o and_o the_o man_n regenerate_v for_o holy_a thing_n must_v not_o be_v 13._o hag._n 2._o 13._o touch_v with_o profane_a hand_n see_v they_o do_v not_o sanctify_v they_o but_o be_v pollute_v with_o their_o uncleanness_n neither_o can_v they_o that_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n do_v the_o action_n of_o the_o live_n and_o be_v so_o far_o from_o perform_v this_o holy_a duty_n in_o any_o acceptable_a manner_n that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o be_v once_o purge_v from_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n in_o our_o justification_n by_o the_o death_n and_o bloodshed_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n or_o that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o first_o act_n of_o our_o sanctification_n but_o see_v we_o do_v daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n and_o thereby_o defile_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n we_o must_v daily_o cleanse_v they_o by_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o not_o presume_v to_o undertake_v this_o holy_a work_n live_v and_o lie_v in_o our_o spiritual_a defilement_n but_o we_o must_v wash_v our_o soul_n as_o sometime_o the_o israelite_n their_o clothes_n before_o we_o presume_v to_o approach_v unto_o this_o mount_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o be_v see_v and_o to_o cleanse_v the_o table_n of_o our_o heart_n with_o the_o tear_n of_o true_a contrition_n before_o we_o go_v about_o to_o have_v any_o holy_a impression_n write_v in_o they_o and_o see_v sin_n like_o a_o thick_a cloud_n do_v dim_a and_o dazzle_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n so_o as_o we_o can_v see_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n we_o must_v first_o dispel_v they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n before_o 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that_o great_a charter_n of_o his_o covenant_n make_v in_o christ_n have_v grant_v unto_o they_o for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o allow_v all_o the_o faithful_a to_o have_v the_o book_n of_o his_o law_n in_o their_o hand_n to_o read_v it_o or_o in_o their_o mouth_n to_o talk_v of_o it_o but_o with_o the_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v write_v and_o engrave_v it_o in_o their_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o heart_n that_o they_o may_v continual_o think_v and_o meditate_v upon_o it_o yea_o he_o have_v not_o only_o leave_v it_o unto_o we_o as_o a_o gracious_a liberty_n which_o we_o may_v take_v and_o leave_v at_o our_o pleasure_n but_o have_v strict_o impose_v it_o upon_o all_o his_o people_n as_o a_o necessary_a duty_n these_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o 18._o deut_n 6._o 6_o 8._o
walk_v with_o god_n as_o enoch_n and_o like_a elias_n his_o body_n in_o the_o fiery_a chariot_n it_o carry_v our_o soul_n into_o heaven_n by_o it_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o enjoy_v god_n and_o ourselves_o and_o by_o converse_v with_o he_o we_o be_v fit_v and_o make_v profitable_a for_o all_o good_a company_n in_o a_o word_n as_o one_o say_v all_o spiritual_a profit_n and_o progress_n in_o godliness_n proceed_v from_o read_v and_o meditation_n for_o what_o we_o know_v not_o we_o learn_v by_o read_v and_o by_o meditation_n hold_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n in_o this_o life_n so_o also_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n who_o so_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o do_v meditate_v in_o it_o day_n and_o night_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o exercise_n 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their_o deceit_n unto_o the_o bottom_n and_o give_v satan_n leave_v to_o fill_v they_o with_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a thought_n and_o with_o sensual_a and_o carnal_a desire_n and_o lust_n when_o as_o he_o find_v they_o like_o empty_a house_n sweep_v clean_o and_o clear_v 45._o mat._n 12._o 45._o of_o all_o good_a meditation_n and_o garnish_v with_o sloth_n vanity_n &_o security_n the_o chief_a ornament_n wherein_o he_o delight_v we_o lose_v piecemeal_o all_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o not_o repair_v the_o breach_n which_o have_v be_v make_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o their_o assault_n &_o be_v easy_o vanquish_v in_o the_o next_o encounter_n while_o we_o never_o think_v of_o any_o approach_a danger_n we_o defraud_v our_o soul_n of_o a_o chief_a part_n of_o their_o food_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v nourish_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n we_o lose_v the_o heat_n and_o fervour_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n which_o be_v no_o natural_a quality_n reside_v in_o their_o proper_a element_n cool_a and_o decline_v when_o we_o withdraw_v from_o they_o the_o fuel_n by_o which_o they_o be_v nourish_v we_o lose_v the_o comfort_n of_o our_o heavenly_a freedom_n when_o as_o we_o never_o have_v our_o conversation_n there_o and_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o lie_v grovel_v upon_o the_o earth_n without_o any_o spiritual_a motion_n which_o like_o the_o peyze_n &_o plummet_n of_o a_o clock_n do_v natural_o descend_v &_o sink_v down_o unless_o they_o be_v often_o pull_v up_o with_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n final_o we_o put_v out_o or_o close_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o as_o they_o can_v look_v into_o ourselves_o nor_o into_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n to_o see_v our_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v nor_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n that_o we_o may_v be_v comfort_v our_o poverty_n and_o defect_n nor_o christ_n riches_n and_o full_a payment_n our_o natural_a defect_n and_o spiritual_a ability_n in_o he_o that_o strengthen_v we_o our_o gift_n and_o grace_n our_o want_n and_o weakness_n our_o sin_n commit_v our_o duty_n neglect_v or_o perform_v our_o danger_n and_o mean_n to_o escape_v they_o our_o way_n to_o happiness_n and_o what_o progress_n we_o have_v make_v in_o it_o and_o as_o we_o can_v through_o this_o neglect_n of_o meditation_n take_v notice_n of_o ourselves_o so_o be_v we_o thereby_o estrange_v from_o god_n neither_o see_v nor_o observe_v his_o nature_n or_o attribute_n his_o mercy_n to_o love_v he_o his_o justice_n to_o fear_v he_o his_o power_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o the_o administration_n both_o of_o his_o benefit_n confer_v upon_o those_o that_o love_n and_o obey_v he_o nor_o of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n threaten_v and_o inflict_v upon_o those_o who_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o by_o this_o experience_n of_o other_o good_a and_o harm_n we_o may_v become_v wise_a in_o choose_v such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v gain_v the_o one_o and_o avoid_v the_o other_o cap._n xv._o of_o extraordinary_a meditation_n §._o sect._n 1_o what_o extraordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o and_o thus_o much_o of_o meditation_n in_o general_a the_o which_o howsoever_o it_o do_v not_o easy_o admit_v of_o any_o formal_a distribution_n 17._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o according_a to_o the_o strict_a rule_n of_o art_n yet_o it_o may_v like_o prayer_n be_v distinguish_v into_o two_o kind_n for_o as_o prayer_n be_v either_o extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a the_o which_o be_v continual_o to_o be_v make_v and_o at_o any_o time_n whatsoever_o when_o any_o fit_a occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v either_o of_o petition_n or_o thanksgiving_n the_o which_o we_o call_v ejaculation_n or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a preparation_n we_o purposely_o compose_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n so_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v distinguish_v into_o such_o as_o be_v extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a deliberation_n and_o preparation_n set_v all_o other_o thing_n apart_o we_o settle_v ourselves_o to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o this_o religious_a exercise_n the_o former_a sort_n of_o meditation_n be_v sudden_a and_o continual_o in_o use_n when_o any_o occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v and_o observe_v by_o outward_a object_n present_v to_o our_o sense_n especial_o the_o sight_n and_o hear_n or_o by_o some_o inward_a conceit_n in_o our_o imagination_n or_o discourse_n of_o our_o mind_n whereof_o we_o may_v make_v some_o spiritual_a use_n and_o raise_v up_o our_o mind_n from_o the_o earth_n towards_o heaven_n in_o some_o holy_a meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v do_v at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o employment_n as_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o our_o honest_a recreation_n when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n or_o solitary_a and_o by_o ourselves_o but_o especial_o the_o large_a book_n of_o the_o creature_n afford_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a matter_n of_o this_o kind_n of_o meditation_n when_o either_o they_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o their_o and_o our_o creator_n or_o of_o some_o of_o his_o attribute_n shine_v clear_o in_o they_o in_o the_o former_a respect_n david_n say_v that_o the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o firmament_n show_v 5._o psal_n 19_o 1._o and_o 69._o 34._o and_o 89._o 5._o his_o handy_a work_n that_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o fit_a occasion_n of_o glorify_v god_n when_o as_o we_o see_v their_o excellency_n and_o order_n and_o of_o admire_v and_o magnify_v his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n who_o be_v able_a of_o nothing_o to_o make_v so_o goodly_a a_o frame_n and_o excellent_a workmanship_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o latter_a he_o tell_v we_o in_o another_o place_n that_o they_o do_v occasional_o as_o good_a schoolmaster_n teach_v he_o another_o lesson_n namely_o to_o see_v and_o admire_v the_o infinite_a love_n and_o undeserued_a goodness_n of_o god_n towards_o mankind_n when_o i_o consider_v say_v he_o the_o 4._o psal_n 8._o 3_o 4._o heaven_n the_o work_n of_o thy_o finger_n the_o moon_n and_o the_o star_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o visite_a he_o and_o thus_o solomon_n send_v the_o sluggard_n to_o the_o ant_n to_o 1._o prou._n 6._o 6._o esa_n 1._o 1._o learn_v of_o her_o diligence_n and_o esay_n a_o refractory_a people_n to_o the_o ox_n and_o ass_n to_o learn_v duty_n and_o obedience_n and_o jeremy_n the_o negligent_a and_o secure_a 7._o
it_o and_o have_v a_o plain_a example_n to_o lead_v we_o as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n and_o to_o enable_v we_o to_o frame_v the_o like_a upon_o other_o occasion_n the_o reason_n may_v be_v reduce_v to_o the_o same_o head_n which_o i_o propound_v in_o the_o general_a consideration_n of_o this_o duty_n all_o which_o do_v special_o and_o chief_o belong_v to_o this_o kind_n of_o meditation_n as_o be_v above_o the_o other_o much_o more_o excellent_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a for_o if_o it_o be_v a_o privilege_n of_o excellency_n to_o come_v into_o god_n sight_n then_o much_o more_o for_o some_o good_a time_n to_o continue_v and_o converse_v with_o he_o if_o we_o may_v think_v ourselves_o high_o advance_v if_o we_o may_v for_o the_o least_o moment_n be_v admit_v into_o his_o presence_n and_o suffer_v to_o salute_v he_o then_o how_o much_o rather_o when_o we_o may_v be_v permit_v to_o have_v free_a conference_n with_o he_o and_o our_o soul_n in_o his_o presence_n but_o as_o it_o be_v true_o say_v of_o all_o thing_n excellent_a that_o they_o be_v also_o hard_a and_o difficult_a so_o may_v both_o these_o be_v true_o verify_v of_o this_o exercise_n than_o the_o which_o as_o no_o other_o be_v more_o excellent_a prayer_n and_o contemplation_n except_v which_o exceed_v in_o some_o degree_n in_o the_o same_o kind_n so_o there_o be_v none_o beside_o they_o of_o great_a difficulty_n first_o in_o that_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v not_o more_o averse_a unto_o any_o other_o duty_n both_o because_o we_o take_v our_o whole_a delight_n in_o thing_n that_o be_v connaturall_a and_o subject_a to_o the_o sense_n and_o our_o mind_n be_v soon_o tire_v with_o meditate_v serious_o upon_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v mere_o intellectual_a and_o abstract_a from_o the_o sense_n and_o also_o because_o our_o carnal_a heart_n which_o take_v their_o chief_a pleasure_n and_o contentment_n in_o think_v upon_o and_o affect_v worldly_a thing_n be_v ready_a to_o murmur_v and_o repine_v when_o 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and_o weakness_n serious_o examine_v our_o heart_n how_o we_o have_v behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o do_n or_o neglect_v of_o our_o duty_n and_o lay_v they_o naked_a before_o god_n without_o all_o hypocrisy_n confess_v our_o sin_n of_o which_o we_o find_v ourselves_o guilty_a accuse_v ourselves_o where_o we_o be_v faulty_a discover_v our_o want_n and_o weakness_n wherein_o we_o be_v defective_a all_o which_o be_v not_o do_v before_o our_o equal_n but_o before_o the_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o malefactor_n before_o their_o judge_n who_o might_n and_o majesty_n sovereignty_n and_o power_n of_o life_n and_o death_n may_v just_o over-awe_n us._n the_o which_o difficulty_n notwithstanding_o must_v not_o so_o much_o discourage_v we_o from_o this_o exercise_n as_o the_o excellency_n must_v encourage_v we_o to_o undertake_v it_o with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o strong_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o singular_a profit_n of_o ordinary_a meditation_n to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o further_o consider_v that_o as_o this_o kind_n of_o meditation_n be_v above_o all_o other_o most_o excellent_a so_o also_o it_o exceed_v in_o use_n and_o profit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o which_o they_o live_v and_o thrive_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o be_v strengthen_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n it_o wean_v our_o soul_n from_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o sequester_v and_o appropriate_v they_o to_o religious_a use_n more_o especial_o it_o inlighten_v our_o understanding_n and_o make_v we_o in_o discourse_v of_o spiritual_a thing_n to_o see_v they_o much_o more_o clear_o and_o perfect_o for_o as_o we_o be_v wont_v to_o say_v of_o our_o bodily_a part_n and_o member_n use_v they_o and_o have_v they_o because_o their_o exercise_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o continue_v their_o health_n and_o increase_v their_o strength_n so_o may_v it_o also_o be_v true_o say_v 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the_o necessity_n of_o food_n but_o also_o of_o physic_n for_o the_o preserve_n and_o well_o order_v of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n and_o if_o we_o will_v but_o due_o consider_v how_o full_a our_o heart_n and_o inward_a part_n be_v of_o noisome_a lust_n and_o the_o corrupt_a and_o glutinous_a humour_n of_o vice_n and_o sin_n how_o false_a and_o fickle_a how_o slippery_a and_o wander_a how_o soon_o weary_a of_o good_a thing_n and_o how_o ready_a and_o prone_a to_o all_o evil_a we_o will_v easy_o conclude_v that_o it_o be_v more_o than_o necessary_a that_o beside_o our_o ordinary_a diet_n we_o shall_v sometime_o use_v this_o wholesome_a physic_n which_o be_v most_o effectual_a to_o purge_v out_o all_o these_o corruption_n and_o to_o prevent_v and_o cure_v these_o spiritual_a disease_n and_o to_o set_v purposely_o some_o time_n apart_o for_o this_o holy_a exercise_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v our_o heart_n in_o good_a order_n and_o avoid_v the_o mischief_n which_o these_o corrupt_a humour_n 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acknowledge_v and_o answer_v and_o thus_o i_o have_v speak_v more_o large_o of_o the_o profit_n &_o necessity_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n than_o some_o perhaps_o will_v think_v either_o necessary_a or_o profitable_a because_o i_o well_o know_v how_o averse_a &_o backward_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v unto_o it_o in_o which_o regard_n we_o no_o more_o need_n to_o be_v instruct_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o how_o we_o may_v do_v it_o aright_o then_o strong_a motive_n &_o inducement_n to_o enforce_v the_o practice_n of_o that_o we_o know_v for_o when_o our_o judgment_n be_v enlighten_v in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o this_o exercise_n we_o be_v still_o ready_a to_o frame_v excuse_n to_o blind_a and_o delude_v our_o reason_n and_o to_o stop_v the_o cry_n of_o our_o conscience_n when_o they_o accuse_v we_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o so_o necessary_a a_o duty_n and_o even_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o go_v about_o it_o our_o sloth_n and_o security_n pretend_v such_o necessary_a 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learning_n and_o become_v good_a scholar_n but_o this_o must_v not_o make_v we_o to_o neglect_v this_o exercise_n but_o consider_v how_o excellent_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a it_o be_v we_o must_v be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o earnest_a in_o our_o resolution_n and_o diligent_a in_o our_o endeavour_n to_o set_v ourselves_o serious_o about_o it_o by_o how_o much_o it_o appear_v to_o be_v of_o great_a difficulty_n to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o know_v that_o as_o child_n find_v most_o discouragement_n and_o great_a difficulty_n in_o attain_v to_o learning_n in_o their_o first_o entrance_n but_o afterward_o when_o they_o be_v come_v to_o some_o proficiency_n find_v it_o more_o easy_a and_o taste_v the_o sweetness_n of_o it_o go_v on_o in_o their_o study_n with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n so_o the_o great_a difficulty_n be_v in_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n see_v use_n and_o practice_n will_v make_v it_o easy_a and_o familiar_a and_o the_o sweetness_n which_o we_o shall_v find_v in_o it_o to_o our_o spiritual_a taste_n and_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v by_o it_o rich_o recompense_v all_o our_o labour_n will_v take_v away_o all_o tediousness_n and_o make_v we_o to_o perform_v it_o with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o as_o those_o which_o have_v be_v train_v up_o in_o the_o delightful_a study_n of_o poetry_n philosophy_n and_o history_n in_o the_o university_n can_v hardly_o apply_v themselves_o to_o the_o study_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o do_v at_o the_o first_o bend_v and_o even_o enforce_v their_o mind_n to_o it_o be_v encourage_v with_o golden_a hope_n and_o afterward_o come_v to_o practice_n proceed_v with_o delight_n when_o they_o become_v sensible_a of_o the_o gain_n so_o our_o mind_n have_v be_v enure_v to_o wander_v about_o earthly_a thing_n which_o be_v most_o please_v to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n can_v hardly_o apply_v themselves_o to_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n which_o be_v harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o even_o then_o we_o must_v with_o a_o holy_a violence_n bend_v our_o mind_n unto_o they_o be_v encourage_v with_o our_o more_o than_o golden_a hope_n and_o then_o without_o doubt_n when_o we_o have_v make_v some_o good_a proceed_n in_o our_o spiritual_a practice_n the_o sensible_a sweetness_n which_o we_o shall_v relish_v in_o it_o and_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n and_o plentiful_a fruit_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v by_o this_o exercise_n will_v encourage_v we_o to_o proceed_v in_o it_o with_o much_o comfort_n and_o delight_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o objection_n of_o natural_a want_n and_o weakness_n in_o perform_v this_o exercise_n answer_v second_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o pretend_v our_o natural_a weakness_n and_o imbecility_n to_o perform_v so_o high_a and_o hard_o a_o duty_n as_o the_o ignorance_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o averseness_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o coldness_n of_o our_o zeal_n devotion_n and_o such_o like_a but_o these_o want_n and_o inability_n shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o this_o exercise_n but_o move_v we_o to_o use_v it_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o it_o be_v a_o chief_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n to_o increase_v our_o strength_n and_o to_o bring_v we_o to_o more_o perfection_n we_o do_v not_o because_o we_o be_v weak_a and_o sickly_a in_o our_o body_n abstain_v altogether_o from_o food_n and_o physic_n but_o the_o rather_o use_v they_o that_o we_o may_v recover_v our_o health_n and_o strength_n yea_o when_o our_o appetite_n be_v small_a we_o force_v ourselves_o that_o by_o eat_v a_o little_a at_o once_o we_o may_v get_v a_o stomach_n we_o do_v not_o shut_v the_o window_n because_o the_o house_n be_v dark_a and_o we_o dim-sighted_a but_o be_v ready_a the_o soon_o to_o open_v they_o to_o let_v in_o the_o light_n of_o
the_o fall_n as_o the_o participation_n of_o adam_n sin_n guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o propagation_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o all_o their_o posterity_n their_o original_a sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n the_o ignorance_n and_o vanity_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n the_o wickedness_n and_o worldliness_n of_o all_o our_o imagination_n the_o impurity_n stupidity_n and_o horror_n of_o our_o conscience_n the_o loss_n of_o our_o freedom_n of_o will_n in_o choose_v that_o which_o be_v good_a their_o averseness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o proneness_n to_o all_o evil_a the_o blockishness_n of_o our_o memory_n to_o receive_v into_o their_o keep_v any_o good_a motion_n and_o their_o slippery_a feebleness_n to_o retain_v they_o the_o infidelity_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o corruption_n and_o disorder_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o passion_n the_o pollution_n of_o our_o body_n their_o feebleness_n and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n unto_o any_o good_a action_n from_o which_o root_n of_o original_a corruption_n have_v spring_v all_o kind_n of_o actual_a transgression_n we_o be_v make_v thereby_o utter_o unable_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o will_n that_o which_o be_v good_a whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o our_o best_a action_n in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o unbelief_n be_v no_o better_o than_o sin_n how_o glorious_a soever_o they_o seem_v to_o the_o world_n and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o several_a kind_n of_o actual_a sin_n those_o that_o be_v internal_a as_o wicked_a thought_n error_n in_o judgement_n forgetfulness_n in_o our_o memory_n unclean_a and_o carnal_a lust_n and_o those_o which_o be_v external_a secret_a or_o manifest_a reign_v or_o not_o reign_v of_o omission_n or_o commission_n in_o our_o word_n or_o deed_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v as_o principal_n or_o accessary_n sin_n of_o ignorance_n or_o of_o knowledge_n of_o infirmity_n and_o frailty_n or_o of_o contumacy_n and_o rebellion_n which_o we_o have_v wilful_o and_o presumptuous_o commit_v against_o god_n the_o like_a matter_n of_o meditation_n the_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n do_v minister_v unto_o we_o as_o namely_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o fearful_a wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n all_o the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n as_o all_o external_a misery_n which_o be_v innumerable_a respect_v our_o estate_n as_o poverty_n penury_n loss_n and_o cross_n or_o our_o body_n as_o heat_n cold_a hunger_n thirst_n sickness_n and_o disease_n shortness_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o life_n and_o death_n itself_o so_o also_o the_o internal_a misery_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o terror_n of_o conscience_n and_o grief_n of_o mind_n or_o contrariwise_o to_o be_v give_v up_o of_o god_n to_o our_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o hart_n infidelity_n final_a impenitency_n and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o final_o the_o eternal_a and_o everlasting_a punishment_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o their_o separation_n from_o god_n and_o the_o unspeakable_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n and_o final_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o remedilesnesse_n of_o this_o our_o miserable_a condition_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o create_a help_n of_o man_n angel_n or_o any_o creature_n as_o the_o top_n and_o consummation_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n see_v the_o infinite_a justice_n of_o god_n be_v offend_v by_o our_o sin_n will_v not_o admit_v of_o any_o finite_a satisfaction_n the_o which_o kind_n of_o meditation_n upon_o sin_n and_o punishment_n serve_v not_o only_o to_o humble_v we_o before_o god_n by_o bring_v we_o unto_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o make_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n but_o also_o cause_v we_o to_o admire_v and_o praise_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a who_o have_v so_o long_o bear_v with_o we_o in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o have_v not_o inflict_v upon_o we_o all_o these_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v yea_o to_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o see_v we_o in_o this_o wretched_a plight_n load_v and_o defile_v with_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n and_o guilty_a and_o liable_a to_o all_o punishment_n and_o misery_n do_v pity_v we_o in_o this_o miserable_a estate_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n of_o salvation_n and_o deliverance_n from_o all_o these_o evil_n wrought_v our_o freedom_n and_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o which_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n do_v above_o all_o other_o part_n of_o divinity_n minister_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a and_o fit_a matter_n for_o our_o meditation_n as_o serve_v notable_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n to_o inflame_v they_o with_o god_n love_n to_o work_v they_o to_o his_o fear_n to_o kindle_v in_o they_o the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n strengthen_v our_o affiance_n and_o hope_n renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o perform_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o by_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v glorify_v he_o who_o have_v redeem_v and_o make_v we_o his_o own_o at_o so_o high_a a_o price_n now_o the_o point_n which_o here_o afford_v unto_o we_o matter_n of_o meditation_n be_v manifold_a as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a we_o shall_v have_v a_o saviour_n and_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o see_v in_o his_o decree_n of_o election_n he_o have_v ordain_v the_o mean_n as_o well_o as_o the_o end_n and_o that_o none_o but_o christ_n can_v save_v we_o who_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o election_n in_o christ_n we_o may_v meditate_v both_o upon_o his_o person_n and_o office_n and_o in_o his_o person_n consider_v both_o his_o nature_n and_o state_n both_o of_o humiliation_n and_o exaltation_n here_o we_o have_v plentiful_a and_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n concern_v the_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n his_o conception_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n the_o frame_n and_o sanctify_v of_o his_o humane_a nature_n the_o assume_v and_o unite_n of_o it_o to_o the_o divine_a nature_n by_o a_o substantial_a union_n without_o confusion_n separation_n or_o alteration_n of_o either_o nature_n in_o their_o property_n his_o birth_n and_o circumcision_n and_o that_o this_o christ_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n be_v the_o true_a messiah_n so_o likewise_o we_o may_v meditate_v on_o his_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n as_o that_o he_o be_v the_o alone_a mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n how_o he_o be_v call_v to_o his_o office_n and_o the_o testimony_n of_o it_o of_o his_o baptism_n fast_v in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o divine_a unction_n with_o the_o spirit_n above_o measure_n of_o the_o eternity_n of_o his_o office_n and_o part_n of_o it_o be_v anoint_a of_o god_n to_o be_v our_o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n of_o his_o prophetical_a office_n whereby_o he_o have_v both_o outward_o reveal_v unto_o we_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o inward_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o conceive_v it_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o of_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o doctrine_n by_o miracle_n of_o his_o priestly_a office_n and_o of_o his_o all-sufficient_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n of_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n both_o active_a whereby_o he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o passive_a whereby_o he_o have_v suffer_v all_o those_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o this_o yield_v unto_o we_o most_o excellent_a and_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n in_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o as_o his_o tentation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n by_o the_o devil_n the_o manifold_a misery_n which_o he_o endure_v as_o poverty_n hunger_n weariness_n contempt_n disgrace_n scoff_n and_o bitter_a taunt_n reproach_n slander_n revile_n and_o such_o like_a which_o he_o suffer_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n and_o those_o his_o passion_n and_o suffering_n a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n as_o his_o internal_a and_o bitter_a agony_n in_o the_o garden_n where_o his_o wrestle_v with_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o burden_n of_o his_o father_n heavy_a displeasure_n for_o our_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o force_v out_o of_o his_o most_o bless_a
their_o present_a state_n and_o condition_n and_o most_o likely_a to_o yield_v unto_o they_o the_o best_a nourishment_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o preserve_v of_o their_o soul_n in_o their_o spiritual_a good_a like_n and_o better_o enable_v they_o to_o all_o good_a duty_n last_o see_v our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o our_o body_n have_v their_o satiety_n by_o feed_v often_o or_o much_o at_o the_o same_o time_n upon_o the_o same_o dish_n therefore_o have_v such_o great_a plenty_n set_v before_o we_o it_o shall_v be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o take_v the_o benefit_n of_o this_o variety_n not_o feed_v over_o often_o upon_o the_o same_o dish_n which_o make_v the_o israelite_n loath_a manna_n itself_o though_o a_o heavenly_a food_n nor_o too_o much_o of_o any_o thing_n at_o one_o time_n which_o make_v their_o dainty_a quail_n through_o satiety_n to_o come_v out_o of_o their_o nostril_n but_o whet_v on_o our_o appetite_n by_o change_n of_o diet_n every_o meal_n and_o even_o at_o the_o same_o time_n help_v the_o weakness_n of_o our_o stomach_n with_o some_o little_a variety_n when_o as_o we_o find_v they_o glut_v let_v we_o when_o we_o be_v weary_a of_o meditate_v overlong_o on_o one_o point_n insist_v no_o long_o upon_o it_o but_o pass_v unto_o another_o provide_v always_o that_o we_o do_v not_o herein_o give_v place_n to_o fickle_a inconstancy_n nor_o liberty_n to_o our_o rove_a heart_n pass_v loose_o from_o onâ—_n thing_n to_o another_o and_o not_o bring_v any_o point_n to_o a_o good_a issue_n §._o sect._n 11_o that_o we_o must_v conclude_v our_o preparation_n unto_o meditation_n with_o prayer_n and_o thus_o have_v prepare_v both_o our_o person_n and_o matter_n the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o preparation_n be_v that_o we_o conclude_v it_o and_o make_v entrance_n 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o into_o our_o meditation_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n for_o god_n direction_n and_o blessing_n upon_o our_o intend_a exercise_n for_o see_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n but_o all_o our_o grace_n and_o goodness_n come_v from_o god_n the_o father_n of_o light_n from_o who_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n descend_v therefore_o let_v we_o not_o fond_o presume_v upon_o our_o own_o strength_n as_o though_o we_o be_v able_a to_o achieve_v so_o weighty_a and_o difficult_a a_o business_n without_o his_o aid_n but_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o averseness_n to_o this_o holy_a duty_n let_v we_o crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o only_o can_v enable_v we_o unto_o it_o beside_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n be_v of_o like_a nature_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o regenerate_a spirit_n be_v mutual_a help_v one_o to_o another_o meditation_n prepare_v matter_n for_o our_o prayer_n and_o bring_v unto_o they_o fervency_n of_o zeal_n and_o heat_n of_o devotion_n and_o prayer_n return_v again_o to_o our_o meditation_n this_o borrow_a fervor_n and_o vigour_n when_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n it_o have_v fetch_v it_o from_o god_n and_o as_o the_o natural_a heat_n and_o moisture_n preserve_v one_o another_o and_o both_o fail_v when_o one_o be_v defective_a the_o one_o perish_v for_o want_n of_o heat_n and_o the_o other_o for_o want_n of_o nourishment_n or_o as_o there_o be_v between_o the_o stomach_n and_o heart_n such_o intercourse_n as_o preserve_v they_o both_o in_o their_o well-being_n the_o stomach_n prepare_v matter_n and_o nourishment_n for_o preserve_v in_o the_o heart_n the_o vital_a spirit_n and_o the_o heart_n return_v these_o spirit_n again_o to_o the_o stomach_n which_o give_v it_o natural_a heat_n and_o warmth_n whereby_o it_o be_v fit_v and_o enable_v to_o make_v good_a concoction_n so_o be_v it_o between_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n which_o be_v mutual_a helper_n one_o to_o another_o and_o neither_o of_o both_o retain_v long_o their_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n if_o either_o of_o they_o do_v fail_v the_o other_o but_o this_o prayer_n which_o be_v to_o prepare_v we_o for_o meditation_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v pithy_a and_o fervent_a then_o long_o and_o in_o many_o word_n see_v it_o be_v not_o the_o main_n duty_n which_o be_v here_o intend_a but_o only_o a_o preparative_n make_v way_n unto_o it_o wherein_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o debility_n and_o insufficiency_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o some_o such_o form_n as_o this_o which_o follow_v o_o lord_n my_o god_n who_o art_n infinite_o good_a and_o gracious_a in_o thyself_o and_o the_o chief_a author_n of_o whatsoever_o goodness_n there_o be_v in_o i_o both_o as_o thou_o move_v i_o thereunto_o by_o thy_o commandment_n and_o enabl_a i_o unto_o it_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o pardon_v my_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n whereby_o i_o have_v make_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o approach_v into_o thy_o glorious_a and_o holy_a presence_n and_o unable_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o purge_v i_o thorough_o from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o they_o all_o in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o thou_o and_o i_o to_o hide_v thy_o face_n and_o to_o stop_v the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o thy_o favour_n from_o i_o and_o see_v thou_o require_v this_o duty_n which_o i_o be_o now_o about_o to_o perform_v and_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o yield_v obedience_n o_o thou_o who_o be_v only_a able_a to_o bring_v it_o to_o good_a effect_n vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o enable_v i_o to_o achieve_v it_o in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o and_o profitable_a for_o my_o own_o salvation_n inlighten_v my_o darken_a understanding_n that_o i_o may_v right_o conceive_v of_o thy_o truth_n sharpen_v my_o invention_n strengthen_v my_o memory_n incline_v my_o averse_a will_n to_o this_o holy_a duty_n sanctify_v supple_a and_o soften_v my_o hard_a and_o rebellious_a heart_n and_o enlarge_v it_o with_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a desire_n inflame_v it_o with_o the_o love_n of_o thou_o and_o spiritual_a thing_n with_o fervent_a devotion_n and_o with_o a_o ardent_a zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n rectify_v the_o disorder_n of_o my_o corrupt_a affection_n and_o tumultuous_a passion_n curb_n and_o keep_v in_o my_o wander_a thought_n and_o rove_a heart_n and_o knit_v they_o fast_o unto_o thou_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o fear_n that_o they_o may_v not_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o distract_v i_o in_o this_o duty_n but_o grant_v that_o they_o may_v be_v so_o whole_o intent_n to_o this_o present_a exercise_n that_o i_o may_v bring_v it_o to_o some_o profitable_a and_o good_a issue_n and_o so_o bless_v i_o therein_o that_o i_o may_v find_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o in_o my_o own_o soul_n by_o have_v the_o point_n on_o which_o i_o be_o now_o to_o meditate_v better_o clear_v to_o my_o understanding_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o save_v knowledge_n more_o thorough_o imprint_v in_o my_o weak_a memory_n that_o it_o may_v be_v always_o ready_a for_o use_v and_o more_o effectual_o wrought_v into_o my_o heart_n and_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v hereby_o find_v my_o corruption_n more_o subdue_v and_o abate_v the_o save_a grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n increase_v and_o my_o whole_a man_n more_o and_o more_o enable_v to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o diligence_n all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o my_o own_o soul_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n cap._n xix_o of_o our_o progress_n and_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n and_o what_o be_v require_v therein_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v proceed_v orderly_o in_o this_o exercise_n lay_v down_o the_o ground_n in_o our_o understanding_n and_o build_n upon_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o our_o ingress_n &_o preparation_n to_o meditation_n the_o second_o point_n propound_v be_v our_o progress_n &_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n itself_o wherein_o we_o must_v avoid_v disorder_n and_o preposterous_a handle_n of_o the_o point_n propound_v to_o our_o meditation_n which_o be_v the_o author_n of_o tumultuous_a confusion_n by_o which_o be_v tire_v we_o either_o break_v off_o the_o exercise_n or_o continue_v it_o without_o fruit_n and_o contrariwise_o proceed_v in_o a_o orderly_a course_n first_o lay_v the_o ground_n of_o this_o exercise_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o they_o to_o which_o purpose_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v diverse_a end_n of_o this_o exercise_n as_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n and_o the_o imprint_n of_o
great_a hatred_n and_o detestation_n which_o thou_o have_v former_o embrace_v with_o great_a love_n see_v by_o they_o thou_o have_v most_o dishonour_v and_o displease_v thy_o god_n and_o wound_v thou_o own_o conscience_n the_o other_o part_n of_o thy_o conversion_n be_v that_o thou_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o thou_o may_v serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n o_o israel_n if_o you_o return_v return_v unto_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o thou_o cease_v to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n unless_o thou_o become_v a_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n nor_o to_o be_v unblameable_a before_o man_n unless_o thou_o be_v holy_a before_o god_n nor_o to_o abstain_v from_o evil_a unless_o thou_o do_v good_a nor_o to_o keep_v thyself_o from_o misspend_v thy_o lord_n talon_n unless_o thou_o do_v by_o use_n increase_v it_o to_o thy_o master_n advantage_n and_o as_o in_o thy_o return_v there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o the_o object_n from_o not_o some_o but_o all_o evil_a not_o to_o some_o only_a but_o all_o good_a so_o if_o it_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a it_o be_v also_o to_o be_v plain_o discern_v in_o the_o subject_n or_o person_n that_o return_v and_o in_o the_o change_n of_o all_o his_o faculty_n and_o action_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o true_o repente_v o_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o thy_o mind_n from_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n to_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n from_o error_n to_o truth_n in_o thy_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o purity_n in_o thy_o will_n refuse_v that_o evil_n which_o former_o it_o embrace_v and_o embrace_v that_o good_a which_o in_o time_n past_o it_o reject_v in_o thy_o heart_n from_o hardness_n to_o tenderness_n from_o security_n and_o impenitency_n to_o true_a repentance_n from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o all_o goodness_n for_o god_n sake_n from_o loathe_v of_o spiritual_a thing_n to_o hate_v of_o carnal_a and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o affection_n and_o passion_n if_o thy_o repentance_n be_v sincere_a 24._o ephes_n 4._o 23_o 24._o it_o begin_v inward_o in_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o proceed_v to_o the_o outward_a part_n it_o begin_v in_o fervent_a desire_n proceed_v in_o good_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n and_o show_v both_o in_o our_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o howsoever_o it_o be_v imperfect_a in_o respect_n of_o degree_n see_v we_o can_v never_o sufficient_o while_o we_o live_v here_o bewail_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n nor_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o any_o such_o perfection_n as_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o if_o thou_o do_v true_o repent_v o_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v a_o perfection_n of_o integrity_n whereby_o thou_o labour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o renounce_v all_o sin_n and_o embrace_v all_o righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o purify_n of_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o faculty_n outward_a and_o inward_a from_o corruption_n to_o holiness_n and_o these_o be_v the_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n contain_v in_o they_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o final_a cause_n subject_n and_o property_n of_o repentance_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o and_o comparison_n which_o illustrate_v it_o the_o final_a cause_n and_o end_n of_o it_o be_v first_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o his_o righteousness_n when_o he_o judge_v and_o magnify_v in_o his_o mercy_n when_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o condemn_v in_o thyself_o yea_o by_o thyself_o he_o pardon_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o justifi_v thou_o in_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n second_o when_o out_o of_o the_o same_o grace_n and_o goodness_n he_o free_v thou_o from_o not_o only_o the_o guilt_n but_o also_o from_o the_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v by_o christ_n suffering_n and_o obedience_n three_o that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o shall_v glorify_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o thy_o life_n by_o mortify_v thy_o sin_n and_o study_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o thy_o new_a obedience_n final_o that_o thou_o may_v hereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n favour_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o have_v the_o peace_n and_o comfort_n of_o both_o in_o thy_o own_o conscience_n the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o thy_o repentance_n be_v the_o inward_a purity_n and_o sanctity_n of_o thou_o my_o soul_n from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o faculty_n and_o thy_o exercise_n of_o these_o inward_a grace_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n of_o righteousness_n and_o charity_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n and_o of_o temperance_n &_o sobriety_n towards_o thyself_o and_o a_o hearty_a desire_n and_o earnest_a indevor_n to_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n by_o conform_v they_o in_o obedience_n unto_o all_o his_o commandment_n the_o subject_n or_o person_n to_o who_o it_o only_o belong_v be_v the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a the_o repentance_n of_o all_o other_o be_v like_o that_o of_o cain_n esau_n ahab_n judas_n and_o all_o hypocrite_n false_a and_o counterfeit_a the_o subject_n in_o which_o this_o grace_n be_v exercise_v be_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n both_o of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o principal_o it_o keep_v its_o court_n of_o residence_n and_o show_v it_o chief_a virtue_n and_o power_n in_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o above_o all_o other_o thy_o faculty_n in_o the_o change_n of_o thy_o mind_n and_o will_n thy_o heart_n and_o affection_n the_o object_n of_o thy_o repentance_n be_v sin_n and_o that_o complete_a righteousness_n require_v in_o god_n law_n that_o be_v the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o flee_v this_o that_o unto_o which_o thou_o aspire_v that_o it_o which_o thou_o labour_v to_o mortify_v and_o kill_v this_o that_o unto_o which_o thou_o indevoure_v to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o quicken_v and_o reviue_v the_o property_n and_o quality_n of_o it_o thou_o have_v before_o see_v in_o the_o several_a part_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o general_o consider_v be_v impenitency_n carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n worldliness_n and_o prophanesse_n in_o the_o part_n of_o it_o the_o contrary_n to_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n be_v pride_n out_o of_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n for_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o call_v such_o pharisaical_a justiciaries_n but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o a_o hard_a heart_n and_o sear_a conscience_n which_o can_v repent_v and_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n worldly_a sorrow_n for_o carnal_a respect_n which_o cause_v death_n and_o hopeless_a sorrow_n which_o be_v void_a of_o faith_n end_v in_o despair_n and_o so_o plunge_v those_o which_o so_o repent_v with_o cain_n and_o judas_n into_o hellish_a condemnation_n now_o to_o what_o will_v thou_o compare_v this_o grace_n of_o god_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o exceed_v all_o legal_a virtue_n in_o profit_n and_o necessity_n especial_o to_o we_o who_o be_v imperfect_a in_o they_o and_o be_v exceed_v of_o none_o but_o of_o faith_n and_o love_n the_o fountain_n of_o this_o stream_n and_o root_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v which_o if_o thou_o joine_v together_o and_o entertain_v they_o like_o love_a friend_n to_o live_v and_o lodge_v in_o thou_o no_o misery_n my_o soul_n can_v make_v thou_o miserable_a no_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n can_v hinder_v thy_o blessedness_n no_o imperfection_n of_o other_o virtue_n or_o duty_n can_v keep_v thou_o from_o the_o fruition_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n whereas_o without_o these_o all_o other_o blessing_n be_v accurse_v unto_o thou_o all_o show_v of_o other_o grace_n false_a counterfeit_a and_o utter_o unprofitable_a to_o what_o then_o may_v thou_o compare_v this_o excellent_a grace_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v like_o the_o water_n of_o jordan_n which_o will_v purge_v thou_o from_o the_o filthy_a leprosy_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n not_o by_o it_o own_o inherent_a virtue_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n word_n and_o promise_n who_o have_v assure_v all_o that_o true_o repent_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n and_o infallible_a sign_n of_o faith_n which_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o true_o believe_v and_o be_v therefore_o purge_v from_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v like_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o gilead_n which_o be_v fit_a
to_o cure_v all_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n though_o the_o head_n be_v sick_a and_o the_o whole_a heart_n faint_a and_o though_o from_o the_o sole_a of_o the_o foot_n 17._o esa_n 1._o 5_o 6_o 16_o 17._o to_o the_o crown_n of_o the_o head_n there_o be_v no_o soundness_n in_o thou_o but_o wound_n and_o bruise_n and_o putrify_a sore_n yet_o if_o thou_o will_v apply_v unto_o they_o this_o sovereign_a salve_n they_o shall_v be_v all_o heal_v so_o that_o even_o thy_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n shall_v become_v white_a as_o snow_n and_o wool_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o kind_n of_o repentance_n ordinary_a and_o extraordinary_a and_o thus_o thou_o see_v o_o my_o soul_n the_o nature_n of_o true_a repentance_n which_o admit_v of_o no_o distribution_n into_o kind_n but_o yet_o thou_o may_v distinguish_v it_o into_o some_o degree_n for_o either_o thou_o may_v consider_v it_o in_o the_o first_o act_n of_o thy_o conversion_n when_o as_o thou_o do_v break_v from_o thy_o sin_n by_o bewail_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o turn_v unto_o thy_o god_n in_o new_a obedience_n or_o else_o it_o be_v the_o continue_v of_o it_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o this_o life_n for_o as_o thou_o be_v never_o in_o this_o world_n perfect_o cure_v of_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n but_o that_o they_o will_v break_v out_o again_o the_o inward_a corruption_n not_o thorough_o draw_v out_o still_o seek_v vent_n in_o some_o outward_a issue_n so_o this_o plaster_n of_o repentance_n must_v continual_o be_v apply_v and_o renew_v and_o be_v never_o quite_o neglect_v and_o throw_v away_o until_o by_o death_n the_o cure_n be_v perfect_v now_o this_o repentance_n which_o thou_o must_v continue_v o_o my_o soul_n even_o till_o by_o thy_o separation_n from_o thy_o belove_a body_n thou_o be_v free_v from_o that_o hate_a body_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n be_v either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a thy_o ordinary_a repentance_n be_v that_o which_o thou_o must_v daily_o perform_v for_o as_o thou_o daily_o sin_v against_o thy_o good_a god_n so_o thou_o must_v daily_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o hate_n and_o abhor_v they_o as_o conquer_v rebel_n who_o have_v get_v new_a strength_n have_v give_v thou_o these_o foil_n subdue_v and_o mortify_v they_o and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n thy_o extraordinary_a repentance_n be_v either_o when_o by_o reason_n of_o thy_o sloth_n and_o security_n thou_o have_v discontinue_v this_o exercise_n and_o afterward_o do_v undertake_v it_o afresh_o be_v excite_v and_o move_v hereunto_o by_o outward_a help_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n affliction_n danger_n of_o be_v overtake_v with_o some_o approach_a evil_n extraordinary_a blessing_n and_o such_o like_a or_o by_o the_o inward_a motion_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n or_o else_o when_o thou_o be_v overtake_v for_o want_n of_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n of_o some_o grievous_a and_o unusual_a sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v make_v deep_a wound_n and_o fearful_a gash_n into_o thy_o conscience_n in_o both_o which_o respect_n thou_o must_v double_v thy_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n that_o thou_o may_v rise_v from_o whence_o thou_o be_v fall_v redeem_v the_o lose_a time_n wherein_o thou_o have_v negligent_o intermit_v this_o holy_a exercise_n bewail_v thy_o extraordinary_a sin_n with_o extraordinary_a sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n both_o in_o great_a measure_n suitable_a to_o these_o great_a sin_n and_o in_o a_o more_o vehement_a and_o powerful_a manner_n hate_v these_o sin_n with_o more_o than_o mortal_a hatred_n drive_v out_o these_o curse_a enemy_n which_o have_v give_v thou_o such_o shameful_a foil_n with_o all_o despite_n and_o redouble_v thy_o watch_n that_o they_o may_v for_o ever_o be_v keep_v out_o of_o thy_o coast_n and_o never_o be_v able_a to_o surprise_v and_o overcome_v thou_o final_o thy_o repentance_n my_o soul_n must_v be_v extraordinary_a when_o thy_o god_n move_v thou_o unto_o it_o by_o any_o extraordinary_a occasion_n as_o when_o thou_o be_v to_o perform_v some_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n of_o great_a moment_n and_o importance_n as_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n which_o require_v extraordinary_a preparation_n and_o examination_n when_o thou_o humble_a thyself_o in_o some_o solemn_a fast_n public_a or_o private_a for_o the_o avert_n of_o some_o imminent_a judgement_n or_o deliverance_n from_o some_o present_a evil_n or_o when_o thou_o be_v to_o undertake_v some_o business_n for_o thyself_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n no_o less_o weighty_a and_o necessary_a then_o full_a of_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n then_o my_o soul_n be_v it_o high_a time_n for_o thou_o to_o renew_v and_o redouble_v thy_o repentance_n that_o thy_o sin_n which_o separate_v between_o thy_o god_n and_o thou_o may_v be_v remoove_v and_o not_o stop_v and_o hinder_v thou_o from_o receive_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n in_o these_o weighty_a employment_n so_o also_o when_o thou_o addresse_v thyself_o to_o thy_o god_n to_o make_v suit_n for_o some_o blessing_n which_o thou_o much_o desire_v from_o which_o thy_o sin_n may_v hinder_v thou_o and_o stop_v the_o stream_n of_o his_o grace_n that_o though_o it_o overflow_v to_o all_o other_o yet_o thou_o shall_v remain_v dry_a and_o barren_a or_o for_o the_o removal_n of_o some_o great_a affliction_n which_o if_o thou_o continue_v in_o thy_o sin_n thou_o may_v just_o fear_v will_v be_v continue_v upon_o thou_o till_o thy_o god_n by_o redouble_v thy_o stripe_n and_o smart_n have_v make_v thou_o to_o renew_v thy_o repentance_n and_o redouble_v thy_o sorrow_n final_o it_o be_v fit_a time_n thus_o to_o repent_v when_o thy_o god_n summon_v thou_o by_o sickness_n to_o appear_v before_o he_o and_o threaten_v thou_o to_o bring_v thou_o before_o his_o tribunal_n under_o the_o arrest_n of_o death_n then_o be_v there_o no_o more_o need_n o_o my_o soul_n to_o set_v thy_o house_n and_o state_n in_o order_n than_o thyself_o and_o then_o be_v it_o fit_a time_n that_o thou_o shall_v renew_v thy_o repentance_n with_o ezechias_n in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n that_o thou_o may_v make_v thy_o account_n ready_a before_o thou_o be_v to_o render_v they_o unto_o thy_o judge_n and_o see_v thou_o be_v much_o indebt_v and_o have_v nothing_o to_o pay_v thou_o must_v while_o thou_o be_v here_o by_o renew_v thy_o faith_n and_o repentance_n sue_v out_o thy_o pardon_n and_o get_v a_o general_a acquittance_n for_o all_o thy_o debt_n seal_v with_o thy_o saviour_n blood_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v go_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n when_o thy_o judge_n call_v thou_o to_o make_v thy_o appearance_n cap._n xxi_o show_v how_o we_o must_v work_v the_o former_a point_n upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o how_o our_o heart_n be_v to_o be_v affect_v with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o practise_v this_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o have_v in_o thy_o understanding_n discourse_v of_o the_o chief_a point_n observable_a in_o this_o excellent_a grace_n of_o repentance_n labour_v to_o work_v what_o thou_o know_v into_o thy_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o to_o bring_v it_o all_o to_o some_o holy_a use_n that_o thou_o may_v prepare_v these_o spiritual_a meat_n not_o only_o to_o look_v upon_o for_o so_o thou_o may_v in_o this_o great_a plenty_n depart_v a_o hunger_a and_o be_v never_o the_o better_a in_o thy_o health_n strength_n and_o good_a like_n but_o endeavour_n to_o apply_v they_o to_o taste_v their_o sweetness_n to_o feed_v upon_o and_o digest_v they_o for_o thy_o nourishment_n thou_o have_v discover_v my_o soul_n excellent_a water_n which_o though_o they_o be_v bitter_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n yet_o the_o wood_n of_o thy_o saviour_n cross_n be_v cast_v into_o they_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n will_v make_v they_o to_o become_v sweet_a drink_v deep_o of_o they_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o may_v never_o again_o thirst_v after_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n which_o may_v well_o glut_v thou_o but_o will_v never_o satisfy_v thou_o but_o the_o more_o thou_o drink_v the_o more_o thou_o thirste_a whereas_o these_o water_n my_o soul_n will_v cure_v this_o dropsy_n and_o make_v thou_o thirst_v only_o after_o spiritual_a thing_n in_o which_o there_o be_v great_a delight_n see_v thou_o may_v here_o drink_v thy_o fill_n without_o impeachment_n yea_o with_o much_o improvement_n of_o thy_o health_n or_o rather_o because_o thou_o can_v never_o be_v fill_v in_o this_o life_n thou_o may_v ever_o thirst_v and_o ever_o drink_v thirst_v without_o distemper_n without_o grief_n and_o drink_v with_o all_o spiritual_a delight_n see_v these_o water_n satisfy_v without_o satiety_n and_o as_o they_o be_v good_a for_o thy_o inward_a thirst_n so_o also_o for_o thy_o both_o
such_o manifold_a and_o plentiful_a mean_n to_o press_v it_o upon_o thou_o for_o thy_o own_o inestimable_a benefit_n for_o he_o send_v daily_o his_o ambassador_n unto_o thou_o to_o call_v and_o invite_v thou_o to_o repentance_n by_o preach_v unto_o thou_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o reconciliation_n he_o by_o they_o instruct_v thou_o in_o the_o right_a way_n wherein_o thou_o must_v return_v admonish_v thou_o of_o thy_o error_n reprove_v thy_o transgression_n and_o wilful_a wander_n comfort_v and_o incourage_v thou_o against_o all_o difficulty_n and_o opposition_n persuade_v thou_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n terrifi_v thou_o in_o thy_o course_n of_o sin_v with_o his_o severe_a threaten_n allure_v thou_o by_o his_o manifold_a blessing_n discourage_v thou_o in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n by_o his_o chastizement_n and_o gentle_a correction_n all_o which_o outward_a mean_n he_o press_v upon_o thou_o that_o they_o may_v become_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n draw_v thou_o from_o thy_o sin_n and_o drive_v thou_o to_o god_n o_o thrice_o ungrateful_a soul_n if_o thou_o suffer_v so_o great_a grace_n to_o be_v spend_v in_o vain_a o_o more_o than_o miserable_a if_o thou_o like_o the_o barren_a earth_n drink_v so_o many_o gracious_a shower_n of_o heavenly_a blessing_n and_o bring_v forth_o no_o other_o fruit_n unto_o he_o 8._o heb._n 6._o 6_o 7_o 8._o by_o who_o thou_o be_v dress_v but_o thorn_n and_o brier_n see_v then_o thou_o shall_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n and_o near_o unto_o his_o fearful_a curse_n but_o i_o be_o persuade_v 9_o verse_n 9_o better_a thing_n of_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o thing_n that_o accompany_v salvation_n though_o i_o have_v thus_o speak_v for_o though_o this_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o grace_n be_v but_o weak_a and_o imperfect_a yet_o be_v they_o in_o sincerity_n &_o truth_n acknowledge_v with_o thankfulness_n god_n grace_n in_o thou_o and_o thy_o own_o want_n behold_v with_o sorrow_n thy_o imperfection_n &_o labour_n without_o discouragement_n after_o more_o perfection_n he_o that_o can_v begin_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n when_o it_o be_v want_v can_v increase_v 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o it_o now_o it_o be_v begin_v he_o that_o can_v raise_v thou_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o thy_o sin_n can_v quicken_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o see_v it_o be_v a_o far_o great_a work_n 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o to_o give_v life_n to_o the_o dead_a than_o health_n to_o the_o live_n §._o sect._n 3_o motive_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o the_o renew_n and_o perfect_v of_o our_o repentance_n and_o first_o our_o humiliation_n and_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n rest_v not_o then_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o this_o work_n but_o go_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o finish_v it_o content_v not_o thyself_o in_o some_o small_a degree_n see_v that_o be_v no_o true_a grace_n which_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n and_o tend_v not_o towards_o perfection_n thou_o have_v already_o repent_v but_o let_v not_o that_o suffice_v thou_o he_o seem_v to_o repent_v of_o his_o repentance_n that_o do_v not_o renew_v it_o again_o and_o again_o do_v not_o cease_v to_o sorrow_n till_o thou_o cease_v to_o sin_n never_o leave_v strike_v at_o this_o many-headed_a monster_n while_o any_o one_o remain_v if_o thou_o willing_o suffer_v any_o one_o to_o live_v they_o will_v multiply_v and_o such_o mortal_a enemy_n they_o be_v unto_o thou_o that_o their_o life_n will_v be_v thy_o death_n god_n begin_v this_o work_n and_o enjoin_v thou_o to_o continue_v it_o give_v it_o not_o over_o till_o he_o call_v thou_o from_o it_o to_o pay_v thou_o thy_o wage_n mourn_v for_o thy_o sin_n till_o he_o come_v and_o wipe_v away_o the_o tear_n from_o thy_o eye_n and_o with_o thy_o sin_n take_v away_o thy_o sorrow_n and_o think_v not_o that_o it_o be_v time_n to_o cease_v amend_v till_o thou_o come_v to_o perfection_n and_o be_v make_v complete_a both_o in_o holiness_n and_o in_o happiness_n practice_v 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innocent_a soul_n be_v trouble_v for_o they_o and_o heavy_a unto_o the_o death_n yea_o be_v so_o 38._o mat._n 26._o 38._o oppress_v with_o their_o weight_n and_o his_o father_n wrath_n that_o it_o force_v out_o from_o his_o body_n a_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o from_o his_o distress_a and_o afflict_a soul_n that_o lamentable_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o consider_v also_o o_o my_o soul_n how_o often_o thou_o have_v vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n by_o pollute_v it_o with_o thy_o sin_n how_o often_o thou_o have_v tire_v this_o peaceable_a guest_n by_o contend_v with_o he_o
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indignation_n fear_n desire_v zeal_n and_o holy_a revenge_n before_o speak_v of_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o confession_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o defective_a have_v thou_o be_v in_o all_o these_o thing_n alas_o my_o god_n how_o shall_v i_o without_o much_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n look_v upon_o thou_o see_v when_o i_o come_v to_o pay_v that_o debt_n and_o duty_n which_o i_o owe_v thou_o my_o silver_n be_v turn_v into_o dross_n my_o medicine_n be_v become_v a_o poison_n 22._o esa_n 1._o 22._o my_o repentance_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o salve_n for_o my_o other_o sin_n be_v so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o itself_o need_v to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o if_o this_o bath_n wherein_o i_o shall_v wash_v my_o pollute_a self_n be_v not_o itself_o bathe_v and_o cleanse_v in_o a_o pured_a fountain_n the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o foul_a it_o be_v through_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n that_o it_o will_v but_o the_o more_o defile_v i_o and_o make_v i_o loathsome_a in_o thy_o sight_n it_o be_v true_a my_o god_n and_o i_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o thy_o glory_n that_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o have_v repent_v and_o do_v desire_v to_o repent_v still_o more_o and_o more_o and_o that_o small_a measure_n which_o i_o have_v receive_v and_o which_o i_o return_v unto_o thou_o be_v not_o false_a and_o counterfeit_a but_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n but_o alas_o my_o lord_n it_o be_v so_o maim_v with_o imperfection_n and_o defile_v with_o corruption_n that_o it_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a thy_o acceptance_n and_o see_v thou_o have_v forbid_v in_o thy_o law_n that_o any_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o which_o be_v maim_v or_o unclean_a how_o shall_v i_o presume_v to_o offer_v this_o sacrifice_n of_o my_o sigh_n and_o tear_n which_o be_v so_o imperfect_a and_o defile_v be_v it_o not_o that_o thou_o have_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o chief_o delight_v be_v a_o break_a heart_n and_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o because_o thy_o perfection_n can_v endure_v no_o imperfection_n thou_o have_v appoint_v another_o sacrifice_n pure_a and_o perfect_a even_o that_o which_o thy_o dear_a son_n have_v offer_v unto_o thou_o upon_o the_o cross_n to_o cleanse_v and_o cover_v the_o impurity_n and_o imperfection_n of_o i_o that_o it_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n these_o water_n of_o thy_o grace_n o_o my_o god_n be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a as_o they_o come_v from_o thou_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o purity_n and_o perfection_n but_o alas_o they_o be_v now_o defile_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pollute_a channel_n of_o my_o filthy_a heart_n but_o be_v again_o cleanse_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pure_a fountain_n of_o my_o saviour_n blood_n they_o be_v restore_v to_o their_o purity_n and_o fit_a for_o thy_o acceptance_n from_o myself_o immediate_o i_o dare_v not_o offer_v unto_o thou_o my_o repentance_n for_o it_o be_v whole_o stain_v and_o defile_v with_o my_o corruption_n and_o mingle_v with_o much_o impenitency_n carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o though_o it_o be_v most_o imperfect_a yet_o have_v i_o be_v too_o too_o slothful_a in_o use_v any_o of_o those_o good_a mean_n whereby_o i_o may_v attain_v unto_o more_o perfection_n or_o when_o i_o have_v use_v they_o it_o have_v be_v so_o formal_o and_o negligent_o that_o they_o have_v have_v little_a efficacy_n to_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o i_o thy_o legal_a threaten_n have_v not_o humble_v i_o thy_o evangelicall_a promise_n have_v little_o affect_v i_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n have_v be_v quench_v in_o i_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n have_v not_o allure_v i_o thy_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n have_v not_o draw_v i_o but_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o help_n i_o have_v continue_v in_o my_o sin_n with_o much_o impenitency_n or_o labour_v to_o come_v out_o of_o they_o with_o much_o weakness_n my_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n have_v be_v very_o small_a and_o join_v with_o much_o hardness_n of_o heart_n my_o desire_n of_o amendment_n exceed_v feeble_a and_o faint_a my_o resolution_n weak_a and_o unconstant_a and_o my_o action_n and_o endeavour_n impotent_a and_o imperfect_a and_o when_o to_o will_v be_v present_a with_o i_o i_o find_v no_o power_n to_o 7._o rom._n 7._o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o that_o i_o can_v do_v the_o good_a i_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n i_o will_v not_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o complaint_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o far_o have_v thy_o carnal_a security_n prevail_v with_o thou_o how_o have_v it_o rock_v thou_o in_o such_o a_o deep_a slumber_n that_o thou_o have_v little_a or_o no_o sense_n of_o thy_o sloth_n but_o when_o thou_o be_v asleep_a dream_v that_o thou_o be_v wake_v how_o be_v thy_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o be_v scarce_o sensible_a of_o its_o own_o hardness_n yea_o when_o thou_o do_v discern_v it_o how_o be_v thou_o hamper_v and_o fetter_v with_o the_o gâ—ues_n of_o thy_o corruption_n that_o thou_o have_v neither_o power_n nor_o will_n to_o better_v thy_o estate_n repentance_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o cure_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o sickness_n of_o sin_n but_o thou_o fear_v the_o medicine_n more_o than_o the_o disease_n and_o neglect_a or_o formal_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v and_o apply_v thou_o think_v no_o care_n or_o cost_v too_o much_o for_o the_o compass_v of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o thou_o can_v in_o pursue_v they_o keep_v thy_o desire_n within_o no_o bound_n but_o the_o more_o thou_o drink_v the_o more_o thou_o thirste_a but_o how_o soon_o be_v thou_o tire_v in_o work_v thy_o heart_n to_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o how_o little_a of_o this_o do_v thou_o think_v enough_o in_o
thou_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n but_o i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o better_v my_o speed_n and_o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v 37._o psal_n 119._o 37._o enlarge_v my_o heart_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o chief_o delight_v in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n create_v in_o i_o a_o soft_a and_o tender_a heart_n and_o renew_v in_o i_o a_o right_a spirit_n frame_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o will_n that_o thou_o may_v delight_v in_o i_o and_o dwell_v with_o i_o yea_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o covenant_n for_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v i_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a 26._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o and_o 36._o 26._o spirit_n and_o that_o thou_o will_v take_v away_o from_o i_o my_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v unto_o i_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n thou_o be_v glorify_v in_o i_o when_o i_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n of_o 8._o job._n 15._o 8._o new_a obedience_n o_o be_v not_o want_v unto_o thy_o own_o glory_n by_o suffer_v i_o to_o be_v defective_a in_o fruitfulness_n but_o after_o i_o have_v bring_v forth_o some_o purge_v i_o again_o and_o again_o that_o i_o still_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n thou_o may_v be_v more_o glorify_v §._o sect._n 7_o enforcement_n yea_o lord_n my_o want_n be_v not_o small_a and_o therefore_o my_o suit_n must_v not_o be_v slight_a i_o must_v still_o wrestle_v with_o thou_o by_o my_o prayer_n and_o strong_a cry_n and_o not_o let_v thou_o depart_v without_o a_o blessing_n i_o be_o weak_a to_o prevail_v but_o i_o have_v thy_o truth_n to_o support_v i_o who_o have_v promise_v that_o i_o shall_v obtain_v if_o i_o follow_v 8._o luk._n 18._o 1._o 8._o my_o suit_n without_o faint_v o_o then_o make_v good_a thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n 119._o psalm_n 119._o wherein_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o put_v my_o trust_n give_v i_o a_o melt_a heart_n which_o will_v relent_v and_o resolve_v easy_o into_o tear_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o much_o defile_v with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o a_o little_a wash_n will_v not_o make_v i_o clean_o purge_v i_o thorough_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n and_o multiply_v my_o wash_n first_o and_o chief_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o will_v cleanse_v i_o from_o the_o ingrained_a guilt_n of_o my_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n and_o wash_v i_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o in_o the_o water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o will_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o former_a wash_n help_v to_o purge_v i_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n turn_v i_o o_o turn_v i_o unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o 3_o lam._n 5._o 21._o cant._n 1._o 3_o so_o shall_v i_o be_v turn_v draw_v i_o and_o i_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o rectify_v and_o fructify_v my_o more_o than_o ordinary_a barrenness_n with_o the_o extraordinary_a shower_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o warm_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o love_n that_o whatsoever_o good_a seed_n of_o thy_o word_n shall_v fall_v into_o it_o may_v take_v deep_a root_n and_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o as_o i_o have_v heretofore_o more_o than_o many_o other_o dishonour_v thou_o by_o my_o sin_n so_o also_o i_o may_v now_o glorify_v thou_o in_o some_o good_a degree_n by_o bring_v forth_o in_o more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a manner_n and_o measure_n plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o confidence_n and_o now_o comfort_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o thy_o god_n have_v grant_v what_o thou_o have_v so_o fervent_o crave_v yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o he_o will_v have_v thou_o to_o ask_v because_o he_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o give_v and_o that_o by_o discover_v thy_o beggary_n and_o poverty_n he_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o discover_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o bounty_n he_o that_o have_v enlarge_v thy_o heart_n with_o these_o fervent_a desire_n have_v do_v it_o purposely_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v it_o and_o satisfy_v they_o thou_o can_v not_o so_o much_o as_o ask_v this_o grace_n of_o repentance_n if_o the_o spirit_n 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o of_o god_n do_v not_o help_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v thou_o to_o pray_v with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o how_o can_v thy_o god_n reject_v that_o prayer_n which_o his_o spirit_n indit_v and_o be_v make_v according_a to_o his_o own_o will_n yea_o be_v confident_a my_o soul_n for_o thou_o can_v receive_v no_o repulse_n in_o this_o suit_n see_v he_o himself_o have_v command_v thou_o to_o ask_v it_o and_o promise_v to_o give_v it_o he_o who_o be_v true_a of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a in_o performance_n have_v bind_v himself_o by_o his_o gracious_a covenant_n that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o thy_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v thou_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o thou_o shall_v look_v upon_o 10._o zacb._n 12._o 10._o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v and_o shall_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o firstborn_a that_o he_o will_v write_v also_o his_o law_n in_o thy_o heart_n that_o love_v and_o obey_v 42._o jer._n 31._o 33._o and_o 32._o 42._o it_o thou_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o his_o word_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o his_o promise_n as_o good_a as_o present_v payment_n yet_o my_o soul_n to_o help_v thy_o weakness_n he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o already_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o repentance_n 29._o phil._n 1._o 6._o rom._n 11._o 29._o as_o a_o earnest_n of_o the_o rest_n that_o yet_o be_v want_v he_o have_v begin_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o his_o gift_n be_v without_o repentance_n he_o will_v sure_o perfect_v it_o wait_v upon_o he_o then_o o_o my_o soul_n by_o faith_n yea_o wait_v upon_o he_o not_o only_o with_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n for_o he_o that_o have_v promise_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v and_o will_v 3._o habak_v 2._o 3._o work_v in_o thy_o heart_n such_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n as_o he_o himself_o shall_v accept_v as_o sufficient_a and_o cause_v thou_o to_o bring_v forth_o such_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o shall_v glorify_v he_o and_o seal_v up_o in_o thy_o heart_n the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o own_o election_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o congratulation_n and_o thanksgiving_n thrice_o happy_a then_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o now_o in_o thy_o god_n who_o be_v in_o in_o thyself_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o make_v with_o thou_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o he_o have_v assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o his_o favour_n in_o which_o consist_v thy_o life_n and_o blessedness_n but_o also_o have_v enable_v thou_o to_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n whereby_o thou_o be_v assure_v that_o thou_o have_v thy_o part_n and_o interest_n in_o all_o his_o promise_n rejoice_v therefore_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rejoice_v praise_n and_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o magnify_v his_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v in_o woeful_a misery_n by_o reason_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o but_o he_o have_v deliver_v and_o make_v thou_o happy_a and_o have_v both_o offer_v unto_o thou_o joy_n and_o blessedness_n and_o also_o the_o mean_n whereby_o thou_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o he_o have_v show_v unto_o thou_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o both_o will_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o it_o what_o will_v thou_o now_o return_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o all_o the_o 11._o psal_n 116._o 11._o good_a that_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o thou_o yea_o what_o can_v thou_o return_v that_o be_v worth_a acceptance_n but_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v receive_v from_o this_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n yet_o though_o he_o have_v give_v all_o unto_o thou_o something_o there_o be_v which_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o receive_v from_o thou_o as_o though_o it_o be_v thy_o gift_n even_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n nothing_o else_o can_v thou_o give_v but_o this_o freewill_n offer_v nothing_o else_o do_v he_o require_v who_o be_v so_o absolute_a in_o all_o perfection_n that_o he_o need_v nothing_o a_o fit_a oblation_n my_o soul_n from_o such_o a_o child_n to_o such_o a_o father_n from_o so_o mean_a &_o poor_a a_o subject_n to_o so_o rich_a and_o high_a a_o sovereign_n take_v then_o into_o thy_o hand_n the_o cup_n
examine_v ourselves_o how_o we_o have_v perform_v or_o break_v our_o vow_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o principal_o our_o promise_n in_o baptism_n how_o we_o have_v shake_v off_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n and_o devote_a ourselves_o whole_o to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v in_o mortification_n and_o what_o corruption_n we_o have_v subdue_v and_o weaken_v which_o former_o be_v potent_a and_o strong_a in_o we_o how_o we_o have_v master_v and_o abate_v our_o pride_n anger_n ambition_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n impatiency_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n and_o unruly_a passion_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n both_o inward_o in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o outward_o in_o our_o word_n and_o action_n how_o we_o have_v rule_v that_o unruly_a member_n our_o tongue_n and_o have_v make_v they_o instrument_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o of_o the_o edification_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o how_o we_o have_v grow_v in_o god_n grace_n wax_v daily_o strong_a in_o our_o faith_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o our_o salvation_n more_o fervent_a in_o our_o love_n and_o zeal_n more_o firm_a in_o our_o affiance_n and_o how_o we_o have_v renew_v and_o increase_v our_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n our_o hatred_n of_o our_o corruption_n especial_o of_o our_o belove_a sin_n and_o how_o we_o have_v in_o our_o endeavour_n and_o action_n answer_v our_o resolution_n of_o serve_v god_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n how_o we_o have_v furnish_v ourselves_o with_o all_o the_o part_n of_o our_o christian_a armour_n and_o keep_v it_o fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a time_n of_o our_o warfare_n how_o we_o have_v keep_v our_o spiritual_a watch_n and_o how_o we_o have_v resist_v or_o be_v overcome_v with_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n how_o we_o have_v perform_v the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n 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other_o into_o such_o outrageous_a wickedness_n as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o spirit_n restraint_n their_o own_o judgement_n who_o be_v best_a acquaint_v with_o their_o own_o heart_n will_v have_v think_v that_o their_o nature_n can_v not_o possible_o be_v incline_v to_o such_o abomination_n here_o than_o be_v matter_n enough_o for_o our_o trial_n and_o examination_n to_o be_v exercise_v about_o if_o we_o will_v rake_v in_o this_o noisome_a sink_n of_o all_o uncleanness_n and_o rip_v these_o old_a sore_n to_o the_o bottom_n which_o though_o it_o be_v unpleasant_a to_o corrupt_a nature_n because_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n it_o flee_v the_o sight_n of_o its_o own_o deformity_n and_o be_v willing_a to_o flatter_v itself_o with_o a_o false_a opinion_n of_o some_o native_a beauty_n do_v abhor_v the_o discovery_n of_o its_o ugly_a filthiness_n and_o with_o the_o elephant_n wilful_o mud_v the_o clear_a water_n which_o will_v give_v it_o a_o view_n how_o monstrous_o it_o be_v misshapen_v yet_o be_v it_o a_o consideration_n most_o necessary_a see_v this_o be_v the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n whereof_o we_o shall_v most_o serious_o repent_v bewail_v and_o reform_v this_o inbred_a corruption_n which_o if_o we_o neglect_v and_o spend_v all_o our_o time_n about_o our_o actual_a sin_n it_o be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o we_o shall_v be_v still_o chap_a at_o the_o branch_n and_o let_v the_o root_n live_v and_o grow_v or_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o in_o cleanse_v of_o the_o stream_n and_o never_o take_v care_n for_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o fountain_n which_o be_v pollute_v defile_v they_o with_o its_o filthiness_n §._o sect._n 4_o second_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o actual_a transgression_n according_a to_o the_o law_n second_o in_o this_o examination_n we_o must_v call_v ourselves_o to_o a_o account_n for_o our_o actual_a sin_n which_o we_o ourselves_o have_v commit_v against_o god_n majesty_n by_o break_v his_o law_n and_o all_o and_o every_o of_o his_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n the_o rule_n of_o which_o examination_n by_o which_o we_o be_v to_o come_v to_o our_o trial_n be_v the_o law_n of_o god_n itself_o which_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v transgress_v for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v by_o the_o law_n come_v the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n be_v that_o straight_o rule_v which_o best_o discover_v the_o crookedness_n of_o our_o action_n and_o wherein_o and_o how_o many_o way_n we_o have_v swerve_v from_o it_o in_o which_o course_n the_o best_a manner_n of_o proceed_v be_v that_o we_o begin_v where_o god_n begin_v and_o so_o proceed_v with_o he_o from_o one_o commandment_n to_o another_o examine_v ourselves_o how_o often_o and_o many_o way_n we_o have_v offend_v against_o every_o one_o of_o they_o both_o by_o neglect_v the_o
duty_n which_o they_o command_v and_o commit_v the_o sin_n which_o they_o forbid_v whereof_o i_o shall_v not_o need_v here_o to_o set_v down_o the_o particular_n according_a to_o which_o trial_n be_v to_o be_v make_v see_v i_o have_v do_v it_o already_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o treatise_n unto_o which_o i_o refer_v the_o reader_n who_o desire_v to_o make_v use_n of_o it_o for_o this_o purpose_n only_o let_v we_o know_v that_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v a_o most_o perfect_a abstract_n of_o his_o will_n do_v contain_v in_o it_o all_o virtue_n which_o he_o command_v and_o vice_n which_o he_o forbid_v and_o though_o it_o be_v brief_a in_o word_n yet_o as_o david_n say_v it_o be_v in_o the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n exceed_v 96._o psal_n 119._o 96._o large_a and_o therefore_o when_o we_o go_v to_o examine_v ourselves_o according_a unto_o it_o we_o must_v not_o look_v so_o much_o to_o the_o bare_a word_n of_o every_o commandment_n as_o to_o their_o sense_n be_v enlarge_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o extension_n which_o be_v ground_v upon_o the_o scripture_n and_o even_o upon_o reason_n and_o common_a equity_n as_o first_o where_o any_o vice_n or_o sin_n be_v forbid_v there_o the_o contrary_a virtue_n or_o duty_n be_v command_v and_o contrariwise_o second_o where_o one_o particular_a vice_n be_v forbid_v or_o duty_n command_v there_o all_o vice_n or_o duty_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n and_o kind_n be_v forbid_v or_o command_v as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o in_o his_o exposition_n of_o the_o law_n three_o 22_o mat._n 5._o 21_o 22_o the_o law_n be_v perfect_a do_v require_v perfect_a obedience_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o part_n inward_a and_o outward_a soul_n and_o body_n so_o also_o whole_a obedience_n unto_o all_o and_o every_o commandment_n for_o he_o that_o break_v one_o of_o 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o and_o not_o only_o that_o our_o obedience_n be_v whole_a and_o total_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o part_n but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o degree_n that_o it_o be_v in_o that_o perfection_n which_o this_o perfect_a law_n require_v four_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a and_o have_v a_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o power_n do_v bind_v not_o 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o only_o the_o outward_a man_n to_o external_a obedience_n but_o also_o the_o soul_n and_o secret_a thought_n the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n yea_o the_o first_o and_o last_o commandment_n have_v a_o large_a extent_n above_o all_o the_o rest_n reach_v even_o to_o our_o thought_n and_o first_o motion_n which_o have_v not_o the_o consent_n of_o will_n join_v with_o they_o five_o where_o any_o virtue_n or_o vice_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v there_o also_o all_o the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v six_o where_o any_o duty_n be_v command_v or_o vice_n forbid_v there_o also_o the_o sign_n of_o they_o both_o be_v also_o enjoin_v or_o prohibit_v for_o we_o must_v have_v a_o good_a conscience_n both_o before_o god_n and_o also_o before_o man_n and_o avoid_v not_o 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o only_o the_o evil_n itself_o but_o also_o all_o appearance_n of_o it_o and_o last_o the_o common_a rule_n of_o charity_n bind_v we_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o and_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o their_o obedience_n as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o the_o law_n of_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o observe_v all_o that_o be_v contrive_v 139._o psal_n 119._o 139._o in_o it_o ourselves_o but_o also_o provide_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o be_v likewise_o observe_v by_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o by_o our_o enemy_n §._o sect._n 5_o how_o we_o must_v aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o circumstance_n and_o if_o by_o help_n of_o these_o rule_v we_o enlarge_v the_o law_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o true_a sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o it_o and_o examine_v ourselves_o answerable_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o it_o command_v and_o all_o the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o it_o forbid_v we_o shall_v hereby_o come_v to_o a_o clear_a and_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o all_o the_o sort_n and_o kind_n of_o they_o unto_o which_o when_o we_o have_v in_o some_o measure_n attain_v we_o must_v then_o further_o examine_v ourselves_o how_o often_o and_o innumerable_a time_n we_o have_v reiterated_a and_o multiply_v the_o same_o sin_n against_o every_o of_o god_n commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v plain_o see_v that_o our_o sin_n in_o number_n exceed_v the_o hair_n of_o our_o head_n and_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n which_o when_o we_o have_v do_v we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v how_o heinous_a they_o have_v many_o of_o they_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o quality_n and_o degree_n where_o we_o be_v careful_o to_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o as_o corrupt_a nature_n pride_n and_o self-love_n persuade_v the_o most_o excuse_v minse_v and_o extenuate_v our_o sin_n but_o that_o we_o look_v upon_o they_o in_o their_o natural_a ugliness_n and_o outrageousness_n and_o aggravate_v they_o by_o all_o their_o circumstance_n of_o person_n manner_n time_n place_n and_o the_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v give_v we_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o commit_v they_o or_o of_o raise_v we_o out_o of_o they_o by_o repentance_n as_o that_o we_o have_v thus_o and_o thus_o sin_v not_o only_a when_o we_o be_v the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n uncalled_a and_o unregenerate_a with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n and_o with_o all_o delight_n and_o cheerfulness_n but_o since_o we_o be_v call_v regenerate_v and_o enlighten_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o since_o we_o have_v give_v our_o name_n to_o christ_n and_o profess_v ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o servant_n we_o have_v oftentimes_o do_v service_n unto_o satan_n his_o arch-enemy_n by_o commit_v many_o sin_n not_o only_o through_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n either_o through_o ignorance_n or_o because_o we_o 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unto_o ourselves_o but_o against_o god_n omnipotent_a in_o power_n and_o glorious_a in_o majesty_n and_o unto_o we_o so_o infinite_a in_o grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o with_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v or_o hope_v for_o he_o have_v give_v the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v by_o his_o death_n work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o life_n and_o happiness_n who_o be_v the_o slave_n of_o satan_n dead_a in_o our_o sin_n enemy_n to_o god_n and_o our_o own_o good_a and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o that_o we_o have_v not_o by_o strong_a inducement_n be_v draw_v to_o offend_v so_o great_a and_o gracious_a a_o god_n but_o for_o mere_a trifle_n and_o the_o contemptible_a wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n that_o we_o have_v commit_v these_o sin_n be_v the_o member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o head_n and_o so_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o do_v lie_v have_v defile_v he_o with_o 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all_o lawful_a thing_n may_v command_v he_o and_o have_v power_n to_o reward_v he_o if_o he_o condescend_v to_o her_o desire_n and_o to_o bring_v he_o into_o much_o trouble_n and_o danger_n if_o he_o give_v she_o a_o repulse_n and_o have_v also_o the_o opportunity_n of_o secrecy_n which_o free_v he_o from_o shame_n and_o punishment_n yet_o resist_v the_o tentation_n by_o this_o alone_a consideration_n that_o he_o shall_v hereby_o grievous_o sin_n against_o 9_o gen._n 39_o 9_o god_n who_o be_v a_o beholder_n of_o all_o his_o action_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n nothing_o do_v make_v man_n sin_n more_o bold_o and_o secure_o then_o when_o have_v put_v god_n out_o of_o their_o sight_n they_o imagine_v they_o be_v out_o of_o he_o and_o that_o he_o either_o see_v or_o regard_v not_o their_o work_n of_o wickedness_n thus_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o adulterer_n wait_v for_o the_o twilight_n say_v no_o eye_n shall_v see_v i_o 15._o job_n 24._o 15._o and_o wicked_a man_n thus_o encourage_v themselves_o in_o their_o wickedness_n say_v how_o do_v god_n know_v can_v he_o judge_v through_o the_o dark_a cloud_n thick_a cloud_n be_v 14._o job_n 22._o 13_o 14._o a_o cover_n to_o he_o that_o he_o see_v not_o and_o he_o walk_v in_o the_o circuit_n of_o heaven_n so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o the_o mighty_a man_n of_o the_o world_n hearten_v themselves_o on_o in_o their_o oppression_n break_v in_o piece_n god_n people_n and_o afflict_v his_o heritage_n 7._o psal_n 94._o 5_o 6_o 7._o slay_v the_o widow_n and_o stranger_n and_o murder_v the_o fatherless_a say_v the_o lord_n shall_v not_o see_v neither_o shall_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n regard_v it_o and_o have_v complain_v that_o the_o proud_a and_o violent_a have_v rise_v against_o he_o and_o seek_v to_o destroy_v his_o innocent_a soul_n he_o render_v this_o as_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o because_o they_o 5._o psal_n 86._o 14._o and_o 10._o 4_o 5._o have_v not_o set_v god_n before_o they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n presence_n will_v effectual_o move_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o as_o this_o consideration_n that_o god_n be_v present_a and_o behold_v all_o our_o action_n powerful_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o effectual_o move_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n for_o if_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o make_v a_o subject_a diligent_a and_o cheerful_a in_o do_v the_o will_n of_o his_o sovereign_n who_o be_v able_a to_o prefer_v he_o and_o bountiful_a to_o reward_v he_o when_o he_o take_v notice_n of_o his_o pain_n and_o be_v a_o eyewitness_n of_o all_o his_o service_n and_o if_o a_o soldier_n will_v fight_v valiant_o and_o hazard_v himself_o to_o all_o danger_n when_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o general_n be_v upon_o he_o then_o much_o more_o will_v we_o spare_v for_o no_o pain_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o in_o fight_v his_o battle_n against_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n 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negligent_a in_o his_o service_n with_o his_o fatherly_a chastisement_n how_o he_o have_v visit_v our_o sin_n with_o cross_n and_o affliction_n yea_o special_a sin_n with_o special_a punishment_n which_o have_v spring_v as_o fruit_n from_o those_o curse_a root_n and_o by_o follow_v they_o as_o at_o the_o heel_n have_v plain_o show_v from_o what_o cause_n they_o come_v or_o else_o have_v be_v so_o fit_v and_o proportion_v unto_o they_o in_o likeness_n and_o similitude_n that_o the_o correction_n have_v as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n lead_v we_o to_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o how_o upon_o our_o repentance_n and_o humiliation_n he_o have_v gracious_o spare_v and_o free_v we_o from_o our_o affliction_n when_o we_o least_o think_v of_o any_o deliverance_n the_o which_o as_o it_o will_v notable_o preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o those_o sin_n for_o which_o we_o have_v be_v former_o correct_v so_o when_o we_o have_v fall_v it_o will_v effectual_o move_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o confirm_v thereupon_o our_o affiance_n in_o god_n that_o see_v he_o be_v immutable_a 10._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 10._o in_o his_o goodness_n he_o will_v now_o again_o be_v alike_o gracious_a upon_o our_o humiliation_n to_o deliver_v we_o from_o present_a and_o future_a evil_n thus_o also_o in_o god_n deal_v with_o other_o we_o may_v have_v experience_n of_o his_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n towards_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o and_o in_o his_o threaten_n against_o those_o that_o be_v wicked_a who_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o their_o way_n but_o rebellious_o sin_n against_o he_o of_o his_o justice_n by_o observe_v his_o judgement_n execute_v upon_o the_o wilful_a transgressor_n of_o his_o law_n and_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o those_o who_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o whereby_o we_o 12._o eccles_n 8._o 12._o shall_v be_v make_v fearful_a to_o offend_v he_o and_o careful_a to_o carry_v ourselves_o so_o in_o a_o holy_a conversation_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v accept_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o as_o this_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o work_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o to_o further_o we_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o also_o the_o like_a knowledge_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o course_n and_o action_n will_v be_v a_o singular_a help_n to_o the_o same_o end_n as_o when_o we_o not_o only_o know_v that_o we_o be_v whole_o corrupt_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o original_a sin_n but_o also_o experimental_o feel_v the_o venom_n and_o vigour_n of_o it_o work_v in_o we_o disable_n we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o make_v we_o prone_a unto_o all_o wickedness_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v more_o careful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v more_o and_o more_o to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v it_o when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o after_o a_o 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we_o perform_v with_o most_o difficulty_n betray_v in_o they_o our_o great_a want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o so_o we_o may_v go_v about_o they_o with_o great_a resolution_n and_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o perform_v they_o daily_o in_o more_o perfection_n when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o know_v that_o we_o be_v continual_o tempt_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o also_o find_v by_o experience_n their_o particular_a tentation_n wherewith_o they_o most_o assault_v we_o and_o most_o often_o foil_v and_o overcome_v we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v in_o these_o regard_v keep_v a_o more_o special_a watch_n take_v more_o pain_n in_o repair_v these_o particular_a breach_n and_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o more_o courage_n and_o resolution_n to_o withstand_v they_o in_o the_o next_o encounter_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o experimental_a
unto_o he_o and_o a_o proud_a scorner_n of_o his_o humble_a zeal_n in_o god_n service_n if_o jehoram_n the_o son_n of_o good_a jehosaphat_n marry_v with_o ahabs_n daughter_n it_o will_v be_v a_o strong_a inducement_n to_o make_v he_o a_o idolater_n and_o to_o do_v evil_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n 18._o 2._o king_n 8._o 18._o §._o sect._n 3_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v shun_v wicked_a company_n unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n dehort_v we_o from_o entertain_v near_o society_n and_o alliance_n with_o the_o wicked_a we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n 14._o 2._o king_n 3._o 14._o of_o god_n servant_n who_o have_v careful_o shun_v all_o fellowship_n with_o they_o thus_o elisha_n so_o much_o detest_v the_o wicked_a life_n and_o reign_n of_o idolatrous_a jehoram_n that_o have_v he_o not_o respect_v the_o presence_n of_o jehosaphat_n who_o be_v in_o his_o company_n he_o will_v not_o as_o he_o profess_v so_o much_o as_o have_v look_v towards_o he_o nor_o see_v he_o so_o the_o apostle_n john_n as_o it_o be_v record_v of_o he_o find_v cerinthus_n a_o blasphemous_a heretic_n in_o a_o bath_n with_o some_o of_o his_o consort_n 3._o jerenaeus_fw-la advers_o haeres_fw-la l._n 3._o c._n 3._o belch_a out_o blasphemy_n against_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o haste_n depart_v with_o his_o company_n for_o fear_v of_o be_v attach_v by_o god_n judgement_n together_o with_o they_o who_o be_v no_o soon_o go_v out_o of_o the_o company_n but_o present_o the_o house_n fall_v down_o and_o overwhelm_v all_o that_o curse_a crew_n but_o most_o plain_o may_v we_o see_v this_o practise_v in_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a david_n who_o in_o many_o place_n show_v how_o much_o he_o hate_v and_o shun_v the_o society_n of_o wicked_a man_n i_o have_v not_o say_v he_o sit_v with_o vain_a person_n neither_o will_v i_o go_v in_o with_o 5._o psal_n 26._o 4_o 5._o dissembler_n i_o have_v hate_v the_o congregation_n of_o evil_a doer_n and_o i_o will_v not_o sit_v with_o the_o wicked_a a_o froward_a heart_n shall_v depart_v from_o i_o i_o will_v not_o know_v a_o wicked_a person_n 7._o psal_n 101._o 4_o 7._o he_o that_o work_v deceit_n shall_v not_o dwell_v within_o my_o house_n he_o that_o tell_v lie_n shall_v not_o tarry_v in_o my_o sight_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o banish_v they_o out_o of_o his_o company_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n and_o away_o from_o i_o you_o wicked_a 115._o psal_n 6._o 8._o psal_n 119._o 115._o etc._n etc._n i_o will_v keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o my_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o shun_v the_o society_n of_o wicked_a man_n first_o because_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a tentation_n unto_o evil_n beside_o which_o testimony_n and_o example_n we_o may_v add_v diverse_a effectual_a reason_n which_o may_v dissuade_v we_o from_o keep_v company_n with_o wicked_a man_n as_o first_o because_o we_o shall_v be_v in_o great_a danger_n to_o grow_v in_o short_a time_n like_o unto_o they_o for_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a tentation_n to_o draw_v we_o unto_o all_o evil_a and_o it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n to_o leave_v we_o when_o we_o wilful_o rush_v into_o it_o the_o love_n which_o we_o bear_v to_o their_o person_n will_v lessen_v daily_o our_o mislike_n of_o their_o sin_n make_v we_o to_o think_v they_o at_o first_o less_o heinous_a than_o they_o be_v afterward_o small_a and_o venial_a then_o tolerable_a and_o excusable_a till_o at_o last_o we_o come_v to_o justify_v and_o defend_v they_o to_o approve_v and_o practice_v they_o beside_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o contagious_a nature_n and_o we_o most_o apt_a to_o receive_v infection_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o spread_v as_o fast_o as_o the_o plague_n in_o a_o city_n or_o the_o rot_n in_o a_o flock_n of_o sheep_n for_o not_o only_o be_v the_o example_n of_o the_o wicked_a of_o such_o great_a force_n that_o if_o we_o keep_v they_o company_n they_o think_v it_o a_o strange_a thing_n if_o we_o do_v not_o run_v with_o they_o into_o the_o same_o excess_n of_o riot_n but_o they_o be_v also_o ready_a to_o set_v upon_o we_o 4._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 4._o with_o persuasion_n and_o to_o use_v argument_n of_o worldly_a advantage_n to_o allure_v we_o to_o accompany_v they_o in_o their_o wickedness_n as_o solomon_n teach_v us._n be_v 12_o pro._n 1._o 10_o 11_o 12_o herein_o like_a to_o they_o who_o be_v sick_a of_o the_o plague_n that_o care_v not_o how_o many_o be_v infect_v by_o they_o that_o so_o the_o few_o may_v shun_v their_o company_n and_o this_o david_n know_v to_o be_v so_o strong_a a_o tentation_n that_o resolve_v to_o keep_v god_n commandment_n he_o first_o cause_v the_o worker_n of_o wickedness_n to_o depart_v from_o he_o 115._o psal_n 119._o 115._o because_o so_o long_o as_o they_o consort_v with_o he_o he_o have_v little_a hope_n of_o make_v good_a his_o resolution_n and_o find_v not_o power_n in_o himself_o to_o resist_v it_o because_o of_o the_o many_o allurement_n and_o bait_n of_o wickedness_n he_o desire_v by_o prayer_n god_n assistance_n incline_v not_o my_o heart_n to_o any_o evil_a thing_n to_o practice_v wicked_a work_n with_o man_n that_o work_v iniquity_n and_o let_v i_o not_o eat_v of_o their_o dainty_n 4._o psal_n 141._o 4._o thus_o elymas_n the_o sorcerer_n be_v it_o seem_v in_o time_n past_o gracious_a with_o sergius_n paulus_n the_o deputy_n so_o malicious_o withstand_v the_o apostle_n paul_n and_o barnabas_n and_o so_o powerful_o wrought_v with_o the_o governor_n to_o turn_v he_o away_o from_o the_o faith_n that_o the_o apostle_n be_v fain_o vehement_o to_o 8._o act._n 13._o 8._o oppose_v he_o and_o to_o disgrace_v he_o with_o the_o deputy_n by_o bring_v upon_o that_o caitiff_n by_o miracle_n a_o fearful_a judgement_n of_o god_n and_o this_o danger_n of_o be_v taint_v and_o corrupt_v with_o the_o sin_n of_o wicked_a man_n by_o keep_v they_o company_n solomon_n plain_o impli_v where_o he_o persuade_v we_o to_o make_v no_o friendship_n with_o a_o angry_a man_n and_o not_o to_o go_v 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at_o which_o we_o aim_v be_v to_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o his_o benefit_n for_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o life_n but_o if_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o weakness_n such_o total_a abstinence_n will_v hazard_v our_o health_n we_o may_v eat_v or_o drink_v so_o much_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o state_n require_v see_v the_o lord_n desire_v 7._o hos_fw-la 6._o 7._o mercy_n rather_o than_o sacrifice_v and_o enjoin_v this_o bodily_a abstinence_n that_o it_o may_v help_v and_o further_o we_o and_o not_o disable_v we_o for_o the_o spiritual_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n as_o it_o must_v needs_o if_o our_o spirit_n be_v exhaust_v and_o our_o body_n weaken_v so_o that_o there_o remain_v no_o virtue_n nor_o vigour_n in_o they_o to_o perform_v they_o in_o any_o cheerful_a and_o devout_a manner_n and_o this_o liberty_n the_o ancient_n have_v give_v who_o otherwise_o be_v the_o strict_a exactor_n of_o this_o exercise_n overmuch_a weakness_n of_o the_o body_n say_v one_o do_v bono_fw-mi isidor_n de_fw-fr summo_fw-la bono_fw-mi weaken_v the_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o make_v the_o fast_a of_o the_o mind_n barren_a so_o that_o it_o be_v able_a to_o do_v no_o good_a thing_n by_o reason_n of_o this_o imbecility_n the_o body_n say_v another_z be_v to_o be_v handle_v somewhat_o austere_o bernard_n durius_n tractandum_fw-la est_fw-la corpus_fw-la ne_fw-la rebellet_fw-la ne_fw-la insolescat_fw-la sic_fw-la tamen_fw-la ut_fw-la seruire_fw-la sufficiat_fw-la etc._n etc._n bernard_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rebel_v and_o wax_v insolent_a but_o so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o employment_n because_o it_o be_v give_v that_o it_o may_v serve_v the_o soul_n it_o must_v be_v restrain_v not_o waste_v burden_a not_o tire_v humble_v that_o it_o may_v not_o insult_v and_o serve_v that_o it_o may_v not_o rule_v but_o more_o plain_o and_o direct_o another_o speak_v to_o this_o purpose_n if_o thou_o can_v not_o belove_v through_o 1._o etenim_fw-la dilecte_fw-la si_fw-la ob_fw-la corporis_fw-la imbecillitatem_fw-la non_fw-la potes_fw-la ieiunus_fw-la diem_fw-la perducere_fw-la etc._n etc._n chrysost_o in_o gen._n 2._o homil._n 10._o t._n 1._o bodily_a infirmity_n hold_v out_o the_o whole_a day_n fast_o no_o man_n that_o be_v wise_a will_v blame_v thou_o for_o this_o for_o we_o have_v a_o gentle_a and_o merciful_a lord_n who_o exact_v nothing_o of_o we_o above_o our_o strength_n neither_o do_v he_o simple_o require_v fast_v and_o abstinence_n nor_o that_o we_o shall_v remain_v so_o long_o fast_v but_o that_o withdraw_a ourselves_o from_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a work_n we_o shall_v spend_v our_o time_n in_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o abuse_v this_o liberty_n unto_o licentiousness_n see_v it_o be_v never_o good_a but_o when_o it_o be_v necessary_a and_o much_o better_a it_o be_v if_o our_o strength_n will_v bear_v it_o that_o we_o whole_o abstain_v from_o all_o food_n for_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_a for_o diverse_a reason_n for_o first_o god_n require_v in_o our_o fast_a that_o we_o afflict_v ourselves_o the_o body_n by_o abstinence_n the_o 29._o levit._fw-la 23._o 29._o mind_n by_o sorrow_n and_o humiliation_n second_o hereby_o we_o come_v to_o a_o more_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o god_n benefit_n three_o we_o become_v more_o devout_a &_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n &_o the_o body_n be_v less_o dull_a &_o heavy_a be_v make_v a_o more_o fit_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o spiritual_a exercise_n four_o our_o bodily_a hunger_n through_o emptiness_n of_o food_n may_v make_v we_o more_o sensible_o to_o conceive_v of_o the_o soul_n emptiness_n of_o save_v grace_n that_o we_o may_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o they_o and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v
58._o 3._o to_o the_o 8._o and_o ash_n under_o they_o but_o do_v not_o join_v with_o it_o the_o spiritual_a fast_o in_o abstain_v from_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o covetous_a exaction_n lose_v the_o bond_n of_o wickedness_n and_o undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n cease_v from_o oppression_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o demand_v what_o do_v 4._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la quòd_fw-la of_o fligis_fw-la corpus_fw-la tuum_fw-la quando_fw-la nihil_fw-la proficit_fw-la cor_fw-la tuum_fw-la euseb_n emiss_a ad_fw-la monach._n homil_n 4._o it_o profit_v thou_o that_o thou_o afflict_a thy_o body_n when_o as_o thy_o heart_n be_v never_o the_o better_a to_o fast_o and_o watch_v and_o not_o to_o amend_v thy_o manner_n be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v take_v pain_n to_o weed_n and_o husband_n the_o ground_n about_o the_o vineyard_n but_o let_v the_o vineyard_n itself_o grow_v like_o a_o desert_n full_a of_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humiliation_n and_o penitency_n in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o fast_n now_o this_o spiritual_a and_o inward_a exercise_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o serious_a humiliation_n of_o our_o soul_n before_o god_n join_v with_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o we_o may_v find_v grace_n with_o god_n and_o have_v our_o special_a suit_n hear_v and_o grant_v the_o first_o thing_n be_v humiliation_n or_o penitency_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o a_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v provoke_v god_n anger_n against_o us._n second_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n chief_o in_o this_o respect_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v and_o dishonour_v our_o glorious_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n unto_o which_o we_o must_v attain_v by_o consider_v and_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n their_o number_n and_o heinousness_n by_o meditate_v on_o god_n judgement_n and_o mercy_n the_o curse_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n on_o god_n gloriousnesse_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v pierce_v ad_fw-la crucify_v our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o cause_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o be_v put_v to_o a_o shameful_a death_n vex_v and_o grieve_a god_n good_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o slander_v our_o profession_n give_v offence_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o draw_v upon_o ourselves_o god_n heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o especial_o the_o present_a judgement_n which_o we_o fear_v as_o imminent_a or_o feel_v as_o be_v already_o inflict_v upon_o us._n three_o a_o vile_a and_o base_a conceit_n of_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o adjudge_v ourselves_o as_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o god_n lest_o mercy_n and_o contrariwise_o that_o we_o have_v deserve_v the_o great_a of_o his_o plague_n and_o not_o only_o that_o which_o we_o present_o fear_v or_o feel_v but_o all_o other_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a last_o in_o this_o humiliation_n we_o be_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n by_o our_o lamentation_n and_o woeful_a complaint_n bewail_v our_o wretched_a condition_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o bemoan_v our_o misery_n before_o the_o lord_n as_o a_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o he_o may_v exercise_v his_o abundant_a and_o rich_a mercy_n in_o pardon_v our_o sin_n and_o remove_v our_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o prayer_n must_v be_v join_v with_o our_o fast_n jeiunium_fw-la orationem_fw-la roborat_fw-la oratio_fw-la ieiunium_fw-la sanctificat_fw-la bernard_n in_o quadrage_n serm._n 4._o the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o the_o spiritual_a exercise_n be_v effectual_a prayer_n for_o this_o be_v that_o which_o give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n to_o our_o fast_n even_o as_o fast_v help_v and_o strengthen_v prayer_n and_o here_o first_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n principal_o insist_v upon_o those_o whereby_o we_o have_v most_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v god_n and_o draw_v upon_o ourselves_o his_o present_a judgement_n the_o which_o we_o may_v profitable_o aggravate_v by_o all_o their_o particular_a circumstance_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v but_o chief_o because_o we_o have_v commit_v they_o 51._o psal_n 5â—_n 4._o nehe._n 5._o ezr._n 9_o 6._o dan._n 9_o 51._o against_o such_o a_o gracious_a god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o so_o many_o favour_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o estate_n this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v unto_o which_o confession_n we_o must_v adjoine_v the_o adiudging_a and_o condemn_v of_o ourselves_o to_o deserve_a punishment_n both_o temporal_a and_o everlasting_a this_o which_o we_o fear_v or_o feel_v and_o all_o other_o with_o it_o if_o god_n shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n by_o which_o confession_n and_o condemn_v of_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v glorify_v god_n both_o by_o justify_v his_o righteous_a judgement_n &_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n either_o because_o he_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o our_o affliction_n or_o 22._o lam._n 3._o 22._o do_v not_o inflict_v they_o in_o a_o measure_n proportionable_a to_o our_o sin_n second_o hereby_o we_o shall_v increase_v our_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o thus_o rip_v they_o up_o and_o recount_v they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o us._n and_o final_o we_o shall_v hereby_o much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o they_o see_v if_o we_o confess_v 7._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o john_n 1._o 7._o our_o sin_n the_o lord_n will_v vouchsafe_v mercy_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v they_o he_o be_v faithful_a and_o righteous_a to_o forgive_v they_o and_o consequent_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o our_o present_a judgement_n shall_v be_v avert_v or_o remove_v when_o as_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o they_o be_v do_v away_o or_o if_o they_o be_v continue_v that_o their_o nature_n shall_v be_v change_v see_v they_o shall_v cease_v to_o 17._o heb._n 12._o 6._o apoc._n 3._o 19_o rom._n 8._o 28._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o be_v punishment_n which_o be_v inflict_v to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o shall_v be_v unto_o we_o the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o gracious_a father_n sign_n of_o our_o adoption_n testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o much_o further_o our_o spiritual_a enrich_n with_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o which_o assurance_n of_o faith_n ground_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o free_a promise_n we_o be_v to_o proceed_v in_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n either_o for_o our_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a by_o deprecation_n or_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o good_a by_o petition_n for_o after_o that_o we_o have_v make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o obtain_v by_o unfeigned_a humiliation_n and_o confession_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n become_v suitor_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v please_v for_o his_o own_o mercy_n and_o his_o merit_n to_o remove_v the_o judgement_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v draw_v upon_o us._n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n have_v proclaim_v a_o fast_a to_o his_o people_n do_v prescribe_v unto_o they_o a_o form_n of_o deprecation_n after_o that_o they_o be_v humble_v and_o have_v bewail_v their_o sin_n let_v the_o minister_n 17._o joel._n 2._o 17._o say_v he_o weep_v and_o say_v spare_v thy_o people_n o_o lord_n and_o give_v not_o thy_o heritage_n to_o reproach_n that_o the_o heathen_a shall_v rule_v over_o they_o the_o which_o be_v also_o practise_v by_o daniel_n and_o nehemiah_n in_o their_o fast_n where_o after_o the_o 32._o dan._n 9_o 5_o 16_o 17._o neh._n 9_o 32._o confession_n of_o their_o own_o and_o the_o people_n sin_n they_o crave_v pardon_n and_o deliverance_n out_o of_o their_o affliction_n in_o which_o suit_n for_o freedom_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n we_o be_v to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v hear_v by_o god_n special_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v 13._o matth._n 7._o 7._o joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 50._o 15._o joel._n 2._o 12_o 13._o that_o he_o will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o above_o all_o other_o time_n when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n or_o if_o the_o sentence_n be_v pronounce_v can_v be_v revoke_v let_v we_o humble_o sue_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v at_o least_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n in_o sanctify_v our_o affliction_n unto_o we_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v punishment_n for_o
do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n and_o afterward_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o present_a time_n we_o must_v with_o extraordinary_a care_n and_o diligence_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o good_a work_n and_o principal_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o of_o god_n service_n as_o prayer_n hear_v and_o read_v of_o god_n word_n holy_a conference_n and_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o may_v fit_o be_v repentance_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v all_o which_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n we_o must_v approve_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o without_o hypocrisy_n by_o our_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o righteousness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n the_o lord_n special_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o 6._o zach._n 7._o 9_o esa_n 58._o 6._o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n that_o we_o shall_v loose_v the_o band_n of_o wickedness_n undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n let_v the_o oppress_v go_v free_a and_o break_v every_o yoke_n for_o therefore_o as_o one_o say_v we_o restrain_v our_o mind_n from_o desire_v meat_n that_o celantiam_fw-la idcirco_fw-la à _fw-la varijs_fw-la ciborum_fw-la desiderijs_fw-la mentem_fw-la retrahunt_fw-la ut_fw-la totam_fw-la eius_fw-la vim_o occupent_fw-la in_o cupiditaâ—e_fw-la virtutum_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la we_o may_v exercise_v their_o whole_a force_n in_o covet_v after_o virtue_n and_o so_o our_o flesh_n will_v less_o feel_v the_o pain_n of_o abstinence_n when_o it_o hunger_v after_o righteousness_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v in_o this_o day_n exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a to_o which_o use_v we_o must_v at_o least_o spend_v so_o much_o as_o we_o spare_v from_o ourselves_o and_o our_o family_n by_o our_o fast_n or_o else_o we_o give_v just_a cause_n of_o suspicion_n that_o we_o fast_o more_o out_o of_o miserableness_n than_o devotion_n be_v content_a to_o fast_o that_o all_o our_o servant_n may_v bear_v we_o company_n and_o so_o by_o empty_v their_o and_o our_o own_o belly_n to_o add_v something_o towards_o the_o fill_n of_o our_o bag_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n special_o require_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v deal_v our_o bread_n to_o 10._o esa_n 58._o 7_o 10._o the_o hungry_a and_o bring_v the_o poor_a that_o be_v cast_v out_o into_o our_o house_n that_o when_o we_o see_v the_o naked_a we_o shall_v clothe_v he_o and_o that_o we_o hide_v not_o ourselves_o from_o our_o own_o flesh_n that_o we_o shall_v draw_v out_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o hungry_a and_o satisfy_v the_o afflict_a soul_n which_o duty_n if_o we_o neglect_v we_o may_v be_v just_o charge_v that_o we_o fast_o rather_o with_o the_o jew_n to_o ourselves_o then_o unto_o the_o lord_n have_v more_o regard_n 6._o math._n 6._o to_o our_o profit_n then_o to_o piety_n or_o charity_n as_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n have_v join_v these_o three_o together_o in_o his_o doctrine_n so_o must_v we_o after_o the_o example_n of_o good_a cornelius_n conjoin_v they_o in_o our_o practice_n for_o our_o fast_n will_v be_v eleemos_fw-la act._n 10._o misericordia_fw-la &_o pietas_fw-la ieiunij_fw-la sunt_fw-la alae_fw-la etc._n etc._n chrysost_o in_o serm_n de_fw-fr ieiun_fw-fr &_o eleemos_fw-la maim_v and_o of_o no_o worth_n if_o it_o be_v sever_v from_o either_o of_o they_o mercy_n say_v one_o and_o piety_n be_v the_o wing_n of_o fast_v by_o which_o it_o mount_v aloft_o into_o heaven_n and_o without_o which_o it_o lie_v and_o wallow_v upon_o the_o earth_n fast_v without_o mercy_n be_v but_o a_o picture_n of_o hunger_n and_o image_n of_o holiness_n without_o piety_n fast_v be_v but_o a_o occasion_n of_o covetousness_n for_o what_o be_v spare_v from_o the_o body_n be_v put_v into_o the_o bag_n he_o that_o fa_v not_o to_o the_o poor_n advantage_n lie_v unto_o god_n and_o he_o who_o when_o he_o fa_v do_v not_o bestow_v his_o dinner_n upon_o the_o poor_a but_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o store_n do_v plain_o show_v that_o he_o fa_v for_o covetousness_n and_o not_o for_o christ_n sake_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o be_v the_o work_n wherein_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n which_o must_v not_o end_v when_o it_o end_v but_o be_v continue_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n for_o ever_o after_o for_o as_o we_o must_v then_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n afterward_o be_v more_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a in_o all_o our_o way_n and_o more_o earnest_a and_o diligent_a in_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o so_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o purpose_n to_o be_v sincere_a we_o must_v endeavour_v according_o to_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o hereunto_o where_o for_o a_o conclusion_n of_o this_o discourse_n of_o fast_v we_o may_v observe_v that_o if_o it_o be_v use_v aright_o and_o as_o god_n require_v it_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o singular_a good_a help_n to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v nothing_o more_o humble_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o spiritual_a want_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o hunger_n after_o grace_n with_o a_o vehement_a appetite_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a in_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o obtain_n spiritual_a strength_n to_o serve_v god_n and_o to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o final_o that_o more_o exercise_v and_o increase_v our_o repentance_n our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o serve_v god_n with_o more_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o piety_n and_o holiness_n in_o his_o own_o worship_n in_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o brethren_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n cap._n xxxvi_o of_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v god_n nature_n work_n and_o love_n towards_o us._n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n hitherto_o we_o have_v entreat_v of_o the_o real_a and_o practical_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o propound_v some_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o both_o to_o use_v these_o mean_n and_o also_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n unto_o which_o by_o these_o mean_v we_o be_v enable_v see_v it_o will_v little_o avail_v we_o to_o have_v all_o the_o help_n of_o godliness_n unless_o we_o have_v also_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o because_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v be_v produce_v to_o this_o purpose_n be_v innumerable_a see_v there_o be_v scarce_o any_o part_n of_o god_n word_n or_o work_n either_o of_o creation_n or_o government_n which_o do_v not_o yield_v some_o motive_n unto_o godliness_n therefore_o pass_v by_o the_o most_o which_o may_v be_v allege_v it_o shall_v suffice_v as_o brief_o as_o i_o can_v to_o touch_v some_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a all_o which_o i_o will_v reduce_v unto_o three_o head_n either_o as_o they_o respect_v god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o the_o argument_n of_o the_o first_o sort_n either_o respect_n god_n himself_o his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n both_o general_o consider_v and_o as_o he_o exercise_v they_o towards_o we_o or_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v unto_o he_o concern_v the_o former_a there_o can_v be_v any_o more_o forcible_a reason_n allege_v for_o the_o persuade_v of_o we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n than_o a_o thorough_a consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n for_o first_o he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a god_n jehovah_n the_o most_o absolute_a be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n in_o and_o from_o himself_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v by_o all_o creature_n and_o especial_o by_o we_o see_v in_o he_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v he_o be_v god_n infinite_a 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o in_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o ought_v in_o all_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o nature_n to_o be_v serve_v with_o absolute_a and_o
perfect_a obedience_n he_o be_v infinite_a and_o therefore_o the_o action_n of_o all_o thing_n finite_a must_v tend_v unto_o he_o and_o be_v determine_v in_o he_o as_o their_o supreme_a end_n and_o be_v infinite_a he_o be_v but_o one_o only_a god_n and_o therefore_o require_v our_o whole_a service_n there_o be_v none_o other_o to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v but_o he_o alone_o he_o be_v a_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o must_v be_v serve_v not_o only_o outward_o with_o our_o body_n but_o also_o with_o our_o soul_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n he_o be_v in_o his_o nature_n most_o pure_a 24._o joh._n 4._o 24._o and_o simple_a without_o mixture_n or_o composition_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v yield_v unto_o he_o simple_a and_o pure_a obedience_n without_o any_o by-respect_n or_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n with_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a will_n he_o be_v eternal_a and_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v and_o glorify_v in_o all_o age_n and_o from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o time_n see_v he_o be_v to_o day_n yesterday_o and_o 8._o heb._n 13._o 8._o the_o same_o for_o ever_o and_o always_o live_v to_o reward_v those_o that_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o take_v vengeance_n of_o they_o who_o rebel_n against_o he_o he_o be_v immutable_a and_o unchangeable_a in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o love_n goodness_n bounty_n mercy_n and_o justice_n towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v of_o we_o daily_o and_o constant_o without_o any_o levity_n or_o waver_a see_v there_o be_v no_o change_n in_o he_o towards_o us._n he_o be_v immense_a and_o omniscient_a so_o that_o wheresoever_o we_o be_v we_o be_v in_o his_o presence_n whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o be_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v always_o and_o in_o all_o place_n to_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o dutiful_a obedience_n as_o be_v ever_o in_o the_o view_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n who_o stand_v by_o and_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n he_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v our_o service_n and_o to_o preserve_v all_o those_o who_o depend_v upon_o he_o against_o all_o enemy_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v in_o his_o service_n by_o any_o worldly_a or_o spiritual_a want_n see_v he_o be_v abundant_o able_a to_o supply_v they_o nor_o by_o the_o adverse_a attempt_n of_o any_o that_o oppose_v we_o see_v he_o alone_o though_o we_o have_v no_o other_o help_n be_v sufficient_a to_o protect_v we_o and_o to_o bring_v to_o nought_o whatsoever_o may_v or_o malice_n seek_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n he_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o yea_o blessedness_n itself_o in_o who_o fruition_n consist_v all_o happiness_n and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o body_n and_o mind_n see_v he_o only_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o bless_v he_o be_v almighty_a and_o able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o the_o which_o also_o shall_v effectual_o withdraw_v we_o from_o all_o 19_o 1._o cor._n 10._o 22._o jer._n 7._o 19_o sin_n see_v thereby_o we_o provoke_v he_o to_o wrath_n who_o be_v powerful_a to_o punish_v we_o and_o move_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n see_v have_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o in_o our_o welldoing_a he_o be_v true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o and_o in_o this_o regard_n ought_v to_o be_v serve_v see_v he_o will_v most_o assure_o make_v good_a all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v to_o all_o that_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o and_o contrariwise_o will_v bring_v to_o pass_v all_o his_o fearful_a threaten_n against_o those_o who_o neglect_n and_o disobey_v his_o commandment_n his_o will_n be_v absolute_o good_a and_o the_o most_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o our_o will_n and_o action_n must_v be_v conformable_a unto_o it_o see_v so_o far_o as_o they_o digress_v and_o differ_v they_o be_v wicked_a crooked_a and_o erroneous_a so_o also_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a yea_o the_o chief_a and_o supreme_a goodness_n unto_o which_o all_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v destinate_a as_o their_o principal_a and_o supreme_a end_n the_o which_o shall_v make_v we_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o his_o service_n see_v thereby_o both_o we_o and_o our_o action_n do_v attain_v unto_o their_o supreme_a end_n and_o chief_a perfection_n and_o contrariwise_o become_v vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n if_o we_o and_o they_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v he_o be_v holy_a yea_o holiness_n itself_o and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o all_o that_o approach_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v be_v esteem_v of_o his_o family_n for_o be_v himself_o holy_a he_o delight_v in_o those_o who_o be_v like_o he_o in_o holiness_n neither_o can_v his_o pure_a eye_n endure_v sinful_a pollution_n as_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o his_o divine_a nature_n he_o be_v gracious_a bountiful_a and_o munificent_a and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o diligence_n and_o cheerfulness_n see_v he_o who_o be_v so_o beneficent_a and_o liberal_a to_o all_o his_o creature_n will_v be_v unspeakeable_o bountiful_a towards_o those_o who_o glorify_v he_o by_o their_o willing_a obedience_n he_o be_v love_v &_o gracious_a yea_o grace_n and_o love_n itself_o and_o therefore_o be_v also_o infinite_o lovely_a deserve_v worthy_o all_o love_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o do_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n he_o be_v most_o merciful_a gentle_a patient_a and_o long-suffring_a and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o comfort_n see_v he_o be_v so_o merciful_a that_o he_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n so_o mild_a and_o gentle_a that_o he_o pass_v by_o all_o our_o infirmity_n so_o patient_a and_o long-suffring_a that_o when_o we_o be_v slack_a and_o slothful_a in_o our_o duty_n he_o do_v not_o present_o inflict_v deserve_v punishment_n but_o bear_v with_o we_o and_o expect_v our_o amendment_n he_o be_v just_a yea_o justice_n itself_o the_o which_o also_o shall_v make_v we_o spend_v all_o our_o time_n in_o his_o service_n see_v without_o any_o respect_n of_o person_n 34._o act._n 10._o 34._o he_o be_v the_o same_o to_o all_o that_o obey_v he_o and_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o recompense_v to_o the_o full_a our_o labour_n of_o love_n nor_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o rich_a &_o inestimable_a wage_n wherewith_o he_o have_v gracious_o bind_v himself_o by_o covenant_n to_o reward_v our_o service_n nor_o contrariwise_o to_o inflict_v deserve_v punishment_n upon_o those_o who_o be_v bind_v to_o serve_v he_o neglect_v their_o duty_n and_o thus_o also_o those_o attribute_n which_o be_v improper_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n as_o show_v rather_o his_o action_n then_o affection_n and_o his_o work_n towards_o we_o rather_o than_o his_o nature_n in_o himself_o may_v also_o yield_v unto_o we_o powerful_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o as_o his_o anger_n and_o hatred_n against_o sin_n and_o sinner_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o his_o reward_v justice_n recompense_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v may_v move_v we_o effectual_o to_o flee_v all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n see_v his_o wrath_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o we_o like_a stubble_n before_o it_o in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n his_o joy_n whereby_o he_o 31._o heb._n 10._o 31._o delight_v himself_o in_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o love_v he_o and_o so_o also_o replenish_v they_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o he_o and_o his_o love_n his_o sorrow_n and_o displeasure_n when_o we_o unkind_o grieve_v he_o by_o our_o sin_n who_o have_v be_v so_o kind_a unto_o we_o and_o if_o we_o make_v he_o sorry_a who_o be_v our_o joy_n who_o shall_v glad_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o sorrow_n and_o comfort_v we_o in_o our_o mourning_n his_o repent_v in_o do_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a he_o have_v promise_v when_o we_o do_v evil_a and_o in_o bring_v upon_o we_o his_o judgement_n threaten_v when_o we_o turn_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o reconcile_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o by_o our_o welldoing_a final_o his_o jealousy_n which_o be_v mix_v of_o love_n and_o anger_n shall_v make_v we_o whole_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o his_o service_n see_v he_o can_v abide_v no_o corrival_n in_o our_o love_n and_o duty_n but_o will_v be_v love_v &_o serve_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o divide_v ourselves_o between_o god_n 37._o matth._n 22._o 37._o and_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o
covenant_n of_o grace_n god_n do_v not_o stand_v upon_o strict_a term_n with_o we_o exact_v legal_a and_o perfect_a performance_n but_o only_o evangelicall_a sincerity_n and_o truth_n and_o that_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o keep_v our_o promise_n as_o much_o as_o we_o be_v able_a and_o see_v also_o because_o our_o strength_n be_v but_o small_a the_o lord_n have_v gracious_o promise_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o strengthen_v we_o in_o our_o good_a endeavour_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o perform_v what_o he_o require_v and_o we_o have_v undertake_v in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n now_o what_o strong_a motive_n can_v there_o be_v unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n then_o to_o consider_v that_o we_o be_v tie_v hereunto_o by_o this_o covenant_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o all_o our_o good_a the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n grace_n and_o glory_n which_o if_o we_o make_v void_a by_o our_o impenitency_n and_o infidelity_n we_o can_v have_v no_o part_n in_o god_n mercy_n and_o gracious_a promise_n nor_o in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n especial_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o but_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o these_o holy_a duty_n both_o we_o and_o our_o service_n shall_v be_v accept_v in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o imperfection_n be_v cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o our_o corruption_n wash_v away_o with_o his_o blood_n which_o if_o we_o neglect_v to_o perform_v and_o live_v still_o in_o our_o infidelity_n and_o impenitency_n without_o any_o serious_a desire_n or_o constant_a endeavour_n to_o know_v god_n or_o to_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o whatsoever_o profession_n and_o show_n we_o make_v to_o the_o contrary_a yet_o most_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v not_o yet_o in_o this_o covenant_n nor_o shall_v as_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o 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any_o part_n in_o this_o covenant_n or_o in_o any_o of_o the_o benefit_n therein_o promise_v cap._n xxxviii_o of_o two_o other_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o one_o take_v from_o our_o effectual_a call_v the_o other_o from_o our_o free_a justification_n by_o faith_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_v shall_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o six_o benefit_n be_v our_o effectual_a call_v whereby_o the_o lord_n vouchsafe_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o make_v know_v unto_o we_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n concern_v the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o and_o for_o jesus_n christ_n and_o by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n work_v with_o the_o outward_a ministry_n to_o beget_v in_o we_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n god_n not_o only_o offer_v unto_o we_o christ_n to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n but_o also_o prepare_v and_o fit_v we_o to_o receive_v he_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n by_o which_o our_o heart_n be_v humble_v and_o break_v and_o work_v in_o they_o a_o earnest_a hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n that_o by_o he_o we_o may_v be_v recover_v out_o of_o our_o wretched_a estate_n and_o attain_v unto_o life_n and_o salvation_n by_o his_o merit_n and_o obedience_n the_o which_o fervent_a desire_n he_o gracious_o satisfi_v by_o work_a faith_n in_o we_o ground_v upon_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o free_a and_o indefinite_a promise_n whereby_o we_o apply_v he_o unto_o we_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n so_o that_o in_o this_o benefit_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_v three_o thing_n chief_o concur_v first_o the_o save_a hearing_n 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inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o shall_v both_o grant_v unto_o we_o this_o light_n and_o also_o open_v our_o eye_n that_o we_o shall_v behold_v it_o and_o that_o he_o shall_v hereby_o choose_v and_o call_v we_o out_o of_o the_o corrupt_a mass_n of_o mankind_n which_o still_o lie_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o make_v we_o true_a member_n of_o his_o church_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o and_o we_o unto_o christ_n and_o unite_n we_o unto_o he_o as_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o how_o shall_v this_o affect_v our_o heart_n and_o provoke_v we_o to_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o such_o inestimable_a blessing_n which_o be_v the_o end_n why_o god_n have_v bestow_v they_o for_o why_o have_v he_o enlighten_v our_o eye_n more_o than_o other_o but_o that_o by_o the_o benefit_n of_o this_o light_n we_o shall_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n 35._o job._n 12._o 35._o and_o righteousness_n and_o so_o glorify_v he_o in_o our_o salvation_n wherefore_o have_v he_o call_v and_o cull_v we_o out_o of_o the_o world_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v walk_v worthy_a of_o this_o high_a call_n and_o renounce_v the_o world_n and_o worldly_a lust_n devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o service_n why_o have_v he_o give_v christ_n unto_o we_o and_o we_o unto_o christ_n but_o that_o he_o may_v save_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n not_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o from_o their_o corruption_n and_o that_o he_o reign_v in_o we_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n may_v depose_v sin_n and_o satan_n from_o their_o regency_n and_o suffer_v they_o no_o long_o to_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n why_o have_v he_o unite_v we_o unto_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v lead_v and_o rule_v by_o it_o and_o not_o by_o our_o own_o lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v submit_v ourselves_o as_o become_v member_n to_o his_o government_n see_v it_o be_v a_o thing_n monstrous_a in_o the_o body_n for_o any_o inferior_a part_n to_o rebel_v against_o the_o head_n and_o to_o withdraw_v it_o itself_o from_o its_o regiment_n and_o jurisdiction_n and_o utter_o unsuitable_a that_o so_o holy_a a_o head_n shall_v have_v any_o member_n delight_v in_o wickedness_n and_o draw_v it_o as_o much_o as_o they_o be_v able_a into_o the_o fellowship_n and_o communion_n 15._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 15._o of_o the_o same_o sin_n and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o main_a end_n of_o our_o call_n that_o we_o shall_v glorify_v god_n by_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o evident_a by_o the_o scripture_n for_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o god_n have_v not_o call_v we_o
unto_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n that_o the_o grace_n of_o 12._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 7._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o god_n which_o bring_v salvation_n appear_v or_o shine_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n which_o lesson_n if_o we_o learn_v not_o we_o have_v be_v better_a to_o have_v sit_v still_o in_o darkness_n see_v our_o knowledge_n will_v but_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n and_o increase_v our_o condemnation_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n to_o he_o that_o know_v to_o do_v good_a and_o do_v it_o not_o to_o he_o it_o be_v sin_n and_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o 47._o joh._n 9_o 31._o jam._n 4._o 17._o luk._n 12._o 47._o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n final_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o be_v graft_v in_o he_o we_o must_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n see_v every_o branch_n that_o bear_v not_o fruit_n he_o take_v away_o and_o cast_v forth_o as_o a_o branch_n that_o be_v dead_a and_o wither_a and_o man_n gather_v they_o and_o cast_v they_o into_o the_o 6._o joh._n 15._o 2_o 6._o fire_n and_o they_o be_v burn_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v that_o christ_n be_v we_o and_o we_o his_o and_o that_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o as_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n we_o have_v right_a unto_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n let_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v walk_v worthy_a the_o vocation_n 10._o ephes_n 4._o 1._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o wherewith_o we_o be_v call_v and_o as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n persuade_v let_v we_o make_v our_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a by_o add_v one_o virtue_n unto_o another_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o in_o a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o justification_n and_o the_o fruit_n which_o follow_v it_o final_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o justification_n with_o all_o the_o fruit_n that_o do_v follow_v it_o be_v so_o many_o strong_a motive_n to_o incite_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o god_n in_o our_o justification_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n impute_v unto_o we_o the_o death_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n have_v forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o pronounce_v we_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o righteousness_n by_o which_o inestimable_a benefit_n he_o have_v bind_v we_o to_o serve_v and_o glorify_v he_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n who_o have_v do_v so_o great_a thing_n for_o us._n for_o see_v there_o be_v no_o evil_a like_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n no_o tyranny_n and_o bondage_n alike_o miserable_a therefore_o when_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n have_v free_v we_o from_o it_o we_o must_v with_o all_o care_n flee_v sin_n and_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o again_o come_v into_o this_o thraldom_n and_o see_v he_o have_v forgive_v we_o so_o great_a a_o debt_n let_v this_o make_v we_o 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o love_v he_o much_o and_o express_v our_o love_n by_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n the_o which_o use_v the_o apostle_n make_v of_o this_o benefit_n namely_o that_o be_v dead_a unto_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o 18._o rom._n 6._o 10_o 12_o 18._o the_o power_n and_o tyranny_n of_o it_o and_o alive_a unto_o god_n we_o shall_v not_o let_v sin_n any_o long_a reign_n in_o our_o mortal_a body_n that_o we_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o but_o that_o we_o shall_v yield_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o those_o that_o be_v alive_a from_o the_o dead_a and_o our_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o god_n and_o that_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n we_o shall_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n which_o if_o we_o do_v not_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v redeem_v by_o christ_n and_o justify_v see_v the_o same_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n which_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o 24._o ephes_n 5._o 25_o 26._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o our_o justification_n be_v as_o effectual_a to_o sanctify_v we_o in_o the_o kill_n and_o crucify_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o our_o sanctification_n and_o as_o well_o do_v there_o issue_n out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n the_o water_n of_o ablution_n to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o blood_n of_o redemption_n to_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o fruit_n also_o which_o follow_v our_o justification_n do_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o see_v we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o walk_v in_o such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v preserve_v we_o in_o his_o love_n for_o christ_n have_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v reconcile_v we_o in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n to_o present_v 22._o col._n 1._o 21_o 22._o we_o holy_a unblameable_a and_o unreprovable_a in_o his_o sight_n we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n that_o it_o may_v be_v also_o 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o in_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o beseem_v his_o child_n and_o in_o whosoever_o this_o spirit_n be_v they_o it_o regenerate_v raise_v they_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n 12._o ephes_n 3._o 12._o so_o our_o free_a access_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n shall_v make_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o sin_n which_o will_v be_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o god_n and_o we_o and_o to_o live_v in_o such_o holiness_n of_o life_n as_o may_v still_o preserve_v our_o confidence_n in_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v inflame_v they_o with_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o make_v we_o careful_a to_o approve_v it_o by_o live_v according_a to_o his_o will_n the_o peace_n of_o god_n follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n and_o pass_v all_o understanding_n 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o must_v make_v we_o diligent_a in_o shun_v those_o thing_n which_o may_v disturb_v it_o and_o embrace_v and_o practise_v such_o virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n as_o will_v preserve_v it_o our_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n will_v make_v we_o avoid_v all_o know_a sin_n which_o will_v interrupt_v our_o joy_n and_o turn_v it_o into_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o sorrow_n and_o to_o please_v the_o lord_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o his_o face_n and_o favour_n may_v make_v we_o still_o glad_a our_o hope_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n will_v also_o much_o encourage_v we_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o sanctification_n for_o as_o many_o as_o have_v this_o 3._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 2_o 3._o hope_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v like_o christ_n in_o glory_n purge_v themselves_o as_o he_o also_o be_v pure_a as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n in_o a_o word_n there_o be_v no_o benefit_n accompany_v grace_n and_o salvation_n which_o may_v not_o serve_v as_o a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n both_o out_o of_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n for_o such_o inestimable_a gift_n and_o for_o the_o better_a assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o see_v god_n have_v give_v they_o all_o unto_o we_o for_o this_o end_n we_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o persuade_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v any_o interest_n in_o they_o unless_o they_o further_o we_o to_o it_o and_o stir_v we_o up_o in_o some_o measure_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o have_v any_o love_n towards_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o so_o many_o rich_a mercy_n or_o any_o true_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o which_o be_v chief_o show_v in_o seek_v the_o assurance_n of_o such_o inestimable_a benefit_n let_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n labour_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n cap._n thirty-nine_o other_o motive_n arise_v from_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n §._o
godly_a life_n then_o to_o consider_v that_o god_n infinite_a in_o glory_n and_o majesty_n do_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o this_o honour_n to_o make_v we_o who_o be_v so_o base_a and_o contemptible_a instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o that_o not_o because_o he_o need_v our_o help_n but_o that_o he_o may_v take_v occasion_n hereby_o to_o glorify_v 30._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o we_o and_o to_o crown_v our_o work_n with_o glory_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v thus_o serve_v he_o final_o it_o may_v be_v a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o embrace_v holiness_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o it_o be_v 39_o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o 2_o pet._n 3._o 9_o matth._n 26._o 39_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v so_o do_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n even_o your_o sanctification_n for_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o all_o justice_n and_o goodness_n according_a to_o which_o we_o must_v frame_v all_o our_o action_n which_o that_o we_o may_v fulfil_v we_o must_v utter_o renounce_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o pleasure_n say_v with_o our_o saviour_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v &_o with_o he_o esteem_v it_o our_o meat_n &_o drink_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o this_o be_v that_o we_o daily_o ask_v in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n may_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v heaven_n that_o be_v 34._o joh._n 4._o 34._o that_o we_o may_v obey_v it_o with_o that_o speed_n and_o diligence_n cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o pray_v in_o hypocrisy_n we_o must_v labour_v and_o endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v in_o our_o practice_n attain_v unto_o that_o which_o we_o crave_v at_o god_n hand_n in_o our_o daily_a prayer_n now_o that_o it_o 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36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o he_o take_v away_o their_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v they_o heart_n of_o flesh_n he_o pour_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o bewail_v their_o sin_n the_o which_o may_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o singular_a encouragement_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o notwithstanding_o our_o many_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o and_o though_o we_o have_v many_o foil_n and_o fall_n yet_o we_o shall_v not_o lie_v still_o and_o perish_v in_o our_o sin_n see_v the_o lord_n give_v unto_o all_o his_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o the_o grace_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n so_o as_o they_o rise_v again_o and_o recover_v their_o former_a estate_n of_o holiness_n and_o withal_o his_o wont_a grace_n and_o favour_n as_o though_o they_o have_v never_o sin_v and_o with_o it_o their_o wont_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 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child_n wean_v of_o his_o mother_n their_o riches_n do_v not_o withdraw_v their_o heart_n from_o god_n though_o they_o abound_v in_o they_o neither_o do_v they_o trust_v in_o they_o because_o they_o know_v they_o to_o be_v uncertain_a but_o in_o the_o everliving_a god_n who_o give_v they_o 17._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 17._o rich_o all_o thing_n to_o enjoy_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o job_n who_o though_o he_o 24._o job_n 31._o 24._o be_v the_o wealthy_a man_n in_o all_o the_o east_n yet_o he_o do_v not_o make_v gold_n his_o hope_n 24._o job._n 31._o 24._o nor_o say_v unto_o the_o fine_a gold_n thou_o be_v my_o confidence_n nor_o rejoice_v because_o his_o wealth_n be_v great_a nor_o because_o his_o hand_n have_v get_v much_o but_o only_o they_o use_v they_o as_o the_o great_a instrument_n of_o well_o do_v and_o as_o mean_n to_o enable_v they_o to_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n according_a to_o job_n example_n who_o be_v rich_a and_o able_a to_o do_v 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may_v strengthen_v we_o naked_a that_o 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o he_o may_v clothe_v we_o poor_a that_o he_o may_v enrich_v we_o blind_a that_o he_o may_v give_v we_o sight_n and_o lose_v in_o ourselves_o that_o he_o may_v save_v us._n the_o second_o be_v unjust_a anger_n frowardness_n and_o peevishness_n which_o for_o the_o time_n take_v away_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n and_o much_o more_o the_o power_n of_o religion_n make_v we_o unfit_a to_o pray_v read_v or_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o to_o perform_v any_o other_o christian_a duty_n either_o unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o our_o own_o person_n and_o for_o the_o time_n so_o stifle_v and_o hinder_v the_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o the_o holy_a motion_n of_o his_o divine_a grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o that_o scarce_o any_o semblance_n or_o show_v of_o they_o will_v appear_v either_o to_o other_o or_o ourselves_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a david_n who_o in_o his_o cool_a thought_n and_o well_o temper_a affection_n make_v some_o scruple_n of_o cut_v saul_n garment_n but_o be_v enrage_v 25._o 1._o sam._n 25._o with_o fury_n resolve_v on_o the_o death_n not_o only_o of_o nabal_n who_o have_v offend_v he_o but_o of_o his_o whole_a family_n who_o be_v innocent_a and_o rather_o on_o his_o side_n then_o against_o he_o for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o do_v not_o give_v way_n unto_o this_o unruly_a passion_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n admonition_n but_o that_o we_o subdue_v and_o keep_v it_o under_o not_o suffer_v the_o sun_n to_o go_v down_o on_o our_o wrath_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o mortify_v 26._o eph._n 4._o 26._o these_o carnal_a passion_n and_o to_o attain_v unto_o the_o contrary_a grace_n of_o meekness_n and_o gentleness_n of_o which_o i_o have_v write_v at_o large_a in_o my_o treatise_n of_o anger_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o sloth_n and_o laziness_n be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o three_o corrupt_a affection_n be_v sloth_n and_o laziness_n which_o make_v man_n loath_a to_o take_v pain_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o watchfulness_n prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n meditation_n and_o the_o rest_n for_o many_o have_v proceed_v thus_o far_o as_o to_o approve_v these_o thing_n in_o their_o judgement_n and_o have_v some_o desire_n and_o faint_a resolution_n to_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n yet_o when_o they_o find_v that_o they_o can_v be_v do_v without_o some_o pain_n be_v of_o a_o idle_a and_o sluggish_a disposition_n they_o be_v present_o discourage_v and_o have_v find_v the_o treasure_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v they_o rich_a choose_v rather_o to_o remain_v in_o their_o spiritual_a beggary_n than_o they_o will_v spend_v any_o sweat_n in_o dig_v for_o it_o need_v then_o must_v this_o be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n when_o as_o man_n be_v so_o luskish_a and_o lazy_a that_o they_o fly_v that_o labour_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o they_o needs_o must_v such_o sluggard_n live_v in_o poverty_n see_v it_o be_v only_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a that_o make_v rich_a and_o 13._o pro._n 22._o 13._o far_o off_o be_v they_o from_o achieve_v any_o excellent_a work_n who_o sit_v idle_o still_o pretend_v excuse_n of_o danger_n and_o difficulty_n and_o that_o there_o be_v a_o lion_n without_o ready_a to_o slay_v they_o if_o they_o go_v out_o into_o the_o street_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o howsoever_o such_o man_n please_v themselves_o with_o idle_a desire_n yet_o they_o will_v nothing_o profit_v they_o unless_o they_o shake_v off_o their_o sluggishness_n and_o use_v all_o diligence_n in_o their_o spiritual_a business_n so_o solomon_n say_v that_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o sluggard_n desire_v and_o have_v nothing_o 4._o pro._n 13._o 4._o but_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o diligent_a shall_v be_v make_v fat_a yea_o such_o desire_n if_o we_o rest_v in_o they_o do_v hurt_v rather_o than_o help_v we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o desire_n of_o the_o slothful_a kill_v he_o for_o his_o hand_n refuse_v to_o labour_v second_o let_v 25._o pro._n 21._o 25._o we_o consider_v that_o by_o this_o sloth_n we_o do_v not_o only_o not_o get_v any_o spiritual_a riches_n but_o also_o that_o we_o consume_v that_o we_o already_o seem_v to_o have_v for_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v in_o another_o case_n he_o that_o gather_v not_o scatter_v abroad_o 30._o mat._n 12._o 30._o in_o which_o respect_n solomon_n make_v that_o man_n which_o be_v slothful_a in_o his_o work_n 〈…〉_o o_o to_o he_o that_o be_v a_o great_a waster_n three_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n 9_o pro._n 18._o 9_o have_v appoin_v 〈…〉_o this_o world_n to_o be_v a_o
place_n of_o pain_n &_o labour_n and_o reserve_v his_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n for_o the_o world_n to_o come_v after_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o work_n here_o we_o must_v work_v in_o his_o vineyard_n and_o the_o night_n of_o death_n must_v come_v before_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o receive_v our_o wage_n here_o we_o must_v keep_v our_o mark_n and_o there_o enjoy_v the_o riches_n which_o we_o have_v get_v by_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n here_o we_o must_v fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n be_v cover_v with_o sweat_n and_o blood_n and_o there_o we_o shall_v obtain_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n final_o here_o we_o must_v travail_v like_o poor_a pilgrim_n and_o then_o take_v our_o ease_n when_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o journey_n and_o be_v come_v safe_a to_o our_o heavenly_a home_n four_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o have_v go_v in_o this_o way_n before_o we_o and_o especial_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o travail_v for_o our_o 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famish_v with_o hunger_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n sloathfulnesse_n cast_v into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n and_o 15._o pro._n 19_o 15._o the_o idle_a soul_n shall_v suffer_v hunger_n and_o as_o it_o deprive_v he_o of_o all_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n so_o also_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o he_o only_o must_v have_v the_o wage_n who_o have_v labour_v in_o christ_n vineyard_n and_o contrariwise_o plunge_v he_o into_o everlasting_a death_n and_o destruction_n for_o the_o slothful_a and_o unprofitable_a servant_n must_v be_v cast_v into_o outer_a 30._o mat._n 25._o 26_o 30._o darkness_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n and_o therefore_o if_o nothing_o else_o will_v move_v we_o yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o take_v some_o pain_n in_o god_n service_n which_o be_v small_a and_o momentany_a shall_v be_v everlasting_o reward_v that_o we_o may_v escape_v the_o endless_a pain_n of_o hell_n for_o if_o we_o can_v for_o a_o little_a 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thirst_n heat_n cold_a excessive_a labour_n in_o worldly_a employment_n and_o such_o like_a or_o from_o inward_a infirmity_n and_o disease_n which_o make_v the_o body_n faint_a and_o feeble_a weak_a and_o unable_a to_o take_v any_o pain_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o see_v the_o soul_n use_v the_o body_n as_o its_o organ_n and_o instrument_n for_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o outward_a action_n and_o see_v there_o be_v such_o sympathy_n and_o familiarity_n between_o they_o that_o they_o mourn_v and_o rejoice_v together_o hereof_o it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o when_o the_o body_n be_v indispose_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o soul_n be_v thereby_o unfit_a for_o they_o when_o the_o body_n be_v feeble_a and_o faint_a the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n can_v be_v strong_a and_o vigorous_a in_o their_o action_n and_o operation_n when_o the_o body_n be_v weary_a and_o full_a of_o pain_n it_o must_v needs_o affect_v the_o mind_n and_o much_o distract_v it_o in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o final_o when_o the_o tool_n and_o instrument_n be_v blunt_a and_o dull_a unfit_a and_o untoward_a the_o most_o cunning_a artificer_n must_v needs_o be_v hinder_v and_o much_o fail_v in_o his_o curious_a workmanship_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n we_o must_v use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o sound_a mind_n in_o a_o sound_a body_n and_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o diet_n and_o physic_n for_o the_o preserve_n or_o recover_v of_o our_o health_n and_o to_o avoid_v intemperance_n insobriety_n and_o excessive_a labour_n about_o worldly_a employment_n yea_o we_o must_v avoid_v immoderation_n and_o excess_n even_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n as_o fast_v watch_v and_o the_o rest_n for_o as_o luxuriousnesse_n delicacy_n and_o sloth_n do_v weaken_v the_o body_n for_o want_v of_o exercise_n and_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n do_v make_v it_o feeble_a and_o unfit_a for_o any_o employment_n so_o likewise_o the_o contrary_a extreme_n and_o over-rough_a and_o rigorous_a handle_n of_o it_o do_v exhaust_v and_o consume_v the_o spirit_n and_o make_v it_o so_o weak_a and_o faint_a that_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o sink_v under_o every_o burden_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v careful_o observe_v the_o mean_a and_o avoid_v both_o extreme_n especial_o that_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n incline_v and_o carry_v we_o whether_o it_o be_v to_o sensuality_n which_o pamper_v the_o body_n with_o excess_n or_o will-worship_n 23._o col._n 2._o 23._o and_o superstition_n in_o not_o spare_v of_o it_o which_o be_v not_o much_o less_o dangerous_a than_o the_o other_o although_o it_o be_v nothing_o so_o common_a and_o ordinary_a for_o as_o if_o we_o will_v make_v speedy_a journey_n our_o horse_n must_v neither_o be_v pamper_a nor_o starve_a see_v by_o the_o one_o he_o be_v make_v either_o resty_a or_o out_o of_o breath_n and_o by_o the_o other_o so_o enfeeble_v that_o he_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v we_o so_o be_v it_o with_o our_o body_n which_o carry_v our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o they_o must_v be_v use_v with_o like_a prudence_n and_o providence_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o weariness_n in_o well-doing_n arise_v from_o the_o averseness_n of_o our_o will_n unto_o good_a duty_n the_o second_o cause_n be_v internal_a which_o be_v the_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n be_v averse_a unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o virtuous_a action_n and_o prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a delight_v in_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o dis-affecting_a and_o loathe_v spiritual_a exercise_n as_o be_v wearisome_a and_o tedious_a difficult_a and_o troublesome_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n the_o which_o be_v a_o notable_a impediment_n to_o our_o well_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o either_o this_o unwillingness_n cause_v such_o weariness_n that_o it_o will_v make_v we_o either_o not_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o christian_a course_n or_o soon_o desist_v and_o return_v again_o into_o our_o former_a way_n of_o wickedness_n &_o sensual_a delight_n or_o else_o it_o will_v make_v we_o unsettled_a and_o unconstant_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n do_v they_o only_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n when_o the_o good_a mood_n of_o devotion_n come_v upon_o we_o and_o neglect_v they_o when_o other_o thing_n which_o better_o please_v we_o come_v in_o the_o way_n or_o final_o it_o quench_v our_o zeal_n and_o fervour_n of_o love_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n so_o that_o we_o perform_v they_o weak_o and_o weary_o cold_o and_o formal_o with_o much_o dulness_n and_o spiritual_a deadness_n the_o which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v labour_v and_o strive_v against_o this_o weariness_n and_o faintness_n in_o well-doing_n and_o endeavour_v all_o we_o may_v to_o take_v
duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o seem_v unto_o we_o by_o fit_n more_o difficult_a and_o wearisome_a yea_o if_o we_o rest_v upon_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o ability_n the_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o shall_v discover_v will_v be_v notable_a discouragement_n to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o like_a child_n which_o presume_v to_o go_v alone_o when_o they_o have_v only_a strength_n to_o walk_v as_o they_o be_v lead_v in_o their_o father_n hand_n we_o shall_v by_o receive_v many_o fall_n and_o knock_v be_v so_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v afraid_a to_o set_v a_o foot_n forward_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n as_o far_o exceed_v our_o ability_n of_o performance_n whereas_o if_o see_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o whole_o distrust_v the_o weak_a reed_n of_o our_o own_o free_a will_n as_o be_v utter_o insufficient_a to_o stay_v and_o uphold_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n and_o contrariwise_o altogether_o rely_v upon_o god_n power_n and_o promise_n and_o acknowledge_v that_o his_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a when_o we_o most_o see_v and_o bewail_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o impotency_n we_o shall_v hereby_o receive_v no_o discouragement_n 9_o 2._o cor._n 12._o 9_o but_o go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n for_o when_o we_o be_v most_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a this_o grace_n of_o god_n will_v be_v all-sufficient_a to_o inlighten_v we_o when_o we_o be_v most_o weak_a and_o feeble_a it_o will_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v we_o when_o we_o most_o distaste_v the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n as_o be_v bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n it_o will_v by_o change_v and_o renew_v it_o make_v they_o to_o become_v easy_a and_o pleasant_a and_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n sweet_a unto_o our_o mouth_n then_o the_o honey_n and_o the_o honey_n comb_n when_o we_o feel_v the_o flesh_n rebel_a and_o 10._o psal_n 19_o 9_o 10._o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n it_o will_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v it_o and_o when_o our_o tumultuous_a passion_n and_o inordinate_a affection_n do_v rage_n in_o we_o strive_v to_o carry_v we_o with_o headlong_a fury_n from_o the_o service_n of_o god_n to_o the_o service_n of_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o unruly_a lust_n it_o will_v powerful_o purge_v away_o their_o corruption_n rectify_v their_o disorder_n and_o make_v they_o become_v serviceable_a to_o the_o spiritual_a part_n like_o wild_a beast_n which_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n fierce_a and_o cruel_a and_o ready_a to_o devour_v or_o tear_v we_o in_o piece_n when_o they_o be_v master_v and_o tame_v become_v helpefull_a and_o commodious_a for_o diverse_a use_n and_o thus_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n sanctifi_v our_o love_n and_o wean_a it_o from_o worldly_a vanity_n fix_v it_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n thus_o it_o change_v our_o choler_n into_o zeal_n our_o hatred_n of_o good_a thing_n into_o the_o hatred_n of_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a our_o worldly_a sorrow_n into_o repentant_a grief_n for_o sin_n our_o carnal_a joy_n into_o spiritual_a rejoice_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n favour_n and_o our_o desperate_a boldness_n and_o audaciousness_n into_o christian_a courage_n and_o magnanimous_a resolution_n which_o will_v enable_v we_o valiant_o to_o oppose_v and_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n which_o will_v discourage_v and_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n so_o that_o the_o difficulty_n of_o christian_a duty_n compare_v with_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n will_v not_o discourage_v we_o if_o we_o do_v not_o sever_v the_o law_n from_o the_o gospel_n look_v only_o upon_o that_o obedience_n which_o it_o require_v and_o not_o unto_o that_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o the_o gospel_n promise_v and_o which_o he_o purposely_o bestow_v upon_o we_o that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o command_v but_o rather_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n will_v but_o make_v we_o cling_v the_o fast_o to_o the_o firm_a pillar_n of_o our_o strength_n and_o to_o flee_v unto_o he_o in_o our_o earnest_n &_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v he_o to_o command_v what_o he_o will_v if_o withal_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o grace_n and_o strength_n to_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o he_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v make_v easy_a through_o the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o father_n assist_v us._n second_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v so_o difficult_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n become_v easy_a and_o familiar_a unto_o we_o not_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o this_o grace_n whereby_o our_o nature_n be_v change_v and_o renew_v but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o those_o fresh_a supply_n which_o we_o daily_o have_v from_o god_n himself_o even_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o first_o god_n the_o father_n do_v not_o content_v himself_o to_o have_v regenerate_v we_o and_o renew_v our_o nature_n and_o so_o to_o leave_v we_o but_o he_o daily_o repair_v our_o decay_a strength_n he_o do_v not_o only_o infuse_v some_o spiritual_a grace_n into_o we_o and_o so_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v uphold_v by_o their_o inherent_a strength_n but_o he_o still_o stand_v by_o we_o and_o continual_o assi_v we_o by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n out_o of_o his_o rich_a treasury_n supply_v what_o be_v want_v strengthen_v we_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v raise_v we_o when_o we_o slip_v and_o fall_v repair_v his_o grace_n with_o new_a supply_n when_o they_o be_v spend_v and_o waste_v and_o as_o it_o be_v reinforce_a his_o spiritual_a band_n and_o troop_n when_o as_o they_o be_v enfeeble_v and_o weary_v in_o the_o conflict_n of_o tentation_n he_o not_o only_o command_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v be_v both_o encourage_v and_o enable_v to_o do_v they_o he_o promise_v his_o assistance_n and_o that_o he_o will_v join_v with_o we_o supply_v by_o his_o all-sufficient_a power_n what_o be_v want_v through_o our_o weakness_n thus_o he_o will_v we_o to_o 12._o to_o joel_n 2._o 12._o repent_v and_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o 18._o and_o jer._n 31._o 18._o work_v also_o this_o conversion_n and_o repentance_n exhort_v we_o to_o 4._o to_o jer._n 4._o 4._o circumcize_v our_o heart_n and_o withal_o 6._o withal_o deut._n 30._o 6._o promise_v that_o he_o will_v circumcize_v they_o injoin_v we_o to_o 12._o to_o deut._n 10._o 12._o love_n and_o fear_v he_o and_o â—_o and_o rom._n 5._o â—_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o inflame_v they_o with_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o 40._o and_o jer._n 32._o 40._o put_v his_o fear_n into_o they_o that_o we_o dare_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o by_o do_v wilful_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n though_o then_o we_o be_v natural_o barren_a in_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n yet_o this_o must_v not_o discourage_v we_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v make_v we_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n plant_v by_o his_o own_o 3._o esa_n 61._o 3._o psal_n 1._o 3._o right_a hand_n which_o shall_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n like_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n and_o that_o he_o will_v pour_v the_o sweet_a dew_n of_o his_o grace_n upon_o he_o that_o be_v thirsty_a and_o flood_n upon_o the_o dry_a ground_n if_o we_o be_v feeble_a 4._o esa_n 44._o 3_o 4._o and_o weak_a in_o our_o own_o strength_n yet_o the_o lord_n himself_o will_v strengthen_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o every_o good_a work_n by_o his_o gracious_a presence_n say_v fear_v thou_o not_o for_o i_o be_o with_o thou_o be_v not_o dismay_v for_o i_o be_o thy_o god_n 14._o esa_n 41._o 10_o 11_o 14._o i_o will_v strengthen_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v uphold_v thou_o with_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o my_o righteousness_n i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v hold_v thy_o right_a hand_n say_v unto_o thou_o fear_v not_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o when_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o faintness_n and_o feebleness_n in_o holy_a duty_n let_v not_o this_o make_v we_o to_o desist_v &_o give_v they_o over_o as_o impossible_a to_o be_v achieve_v but_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o everlasting_a god_n the_o lord_n the_o creator_n of_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n faint_v not_o neither_o 31._o esa_n 40._o 28_o 29_o 30_o 31._o be_v weary_a who_o give_v power_n to_o the_o faint_a and_o to_o they_o that_o have_v no_o might_n increase_v strength_n so_o that_o
spiritual_a enemy_n before_o we_o can_v obtain_v full_a victory_n or_o triumph_v in_o glory_n all_o which_o as_o on_o the_o one_o side_n they_o must_v not_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v we_o because_o our_o joy_n exceed_v our_o grief_n our_o comfort_n our_o cross_n and_o they_o which_o be_v on_o our_o part_n those_o that_o be_v against_o we_o so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n they_o shall_v keep_v we_o when_o we_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n from_o dream_v of_o ease_n or_o please_v ourselves_o with_o a_o vain_a conceit_n that_o we_o shall_v find_v pleasure_n without_o pain_n and_o undertake_v such_o a_o work_n as_o be_v so_o easy_a that_o we_o may_v go_v about_o it_o between_o sleep_v and_o wake_v &_o easy_o overcome_v it_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o negligent_a and_o contrariwise_o make_v it_o appear_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v that_o before_o we_o go_v about_o this_o building_n we_o cast_v up_o our_o account_n &_o when_o we_o have_v resolve_v upon_o it_o that_o 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in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o fast_v pray_v watch_v and_o the_o rest_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v they_o by_o our_o holy_a conversation_n final_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o this_o magnanimous_a fortitude_n which_o easy_o overcom_v all_o difficulty_n we_o must_v continual_o have_v in_o our_o eye_n the_o eternal_a recompense_n of_o reward_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n and_o despise_v the_o shame_n for_o if_o hope_v of_o a_o little_a gain_n make_v merchant_n so_o resolute_a and_o valiant_a that_o they_o dare_v expose_v themselves_o to_o the_o danger_n both_o of_o sea_n and_o land_n if_o soldier_n be_v so_o full_a of_o courage_n and_o fortitude_n
say_v that_o the_o redeem_v of_o the_o lord_n shall_v return_v and_o come_v with_o sing_v unto_o zion_n and_o everlasting_a 11._o esa_n 51._o 11._o joy_n shall_v be_v upon_o their_o head_n they_o shall_v obtain_v gladness_n and_o joy_n and_o sorrow_n and_o mourning_n shall_v flee_v away_o they_o be_v call_v to_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o 2._o math._n 22._o 2._o king_n son_n and_o feast_v with_o a_o delicious_a banquet_n of_o his_o special_a favour_n and_o none_o but_o they_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v rejoice_v 5._o cant._n 2._o 4_o 5._o and_o solace_v themselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n they_o and_o none_o beside_o be_v justify_v of_o god_n free_a grace_n through_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o have_v cause_n to_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n see_v 2._o math._n 9_o 2._o their_o sin_n be_v forgive_v they_o so_o the_o faithful_a profess_v that_o they_o will_v great_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o their_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o their_o god_n 10._o esa_n 61._o 10._o because_o he_o have_v clothe_v they_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n and_o cover_v they_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n as_o a_o bridegroom_n deck_v himself_o with_o ornament_n and_o as_o a_o bride_n adorn_v herself_o with_o her_o jewel_n they_o also_o have_v cause_n above_o all_o other_o of_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o that_o they_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o with_o their_o own_o conscience_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o in_o which_o respect_n they_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o glory_v in_o their_o tribulation_n for_o this_o peace_n with_o god_n pass_v all_o understanding_n and_o his_o love_n be_v 2._o phil._n 4._o 7._o cant._n 1._o 2._o better_a than_o wine_n refresh_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n more_o than_o all_o the_o cold_a qualm_n of_o worldly_a cross_n can_v daunt_v and_o dismay_v they_o see_v by_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o we_o have_v this_o privilege_n that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a they_o alone_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o which_o work_v in_o their_o heart_n this_o spiritual_a joy_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o and_o by_o unite_n they_o unto_o christ_n and_o through_o he_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n blessedness_n and_o joy_n do_v give_v unto_o they_o cause_n sufficient_a of_o triumph_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o 12._o esa_n 51._o 12._o glorious_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o all_o happiness_n through_o this_o sweet_a and_o happy_a communion_n final_o the_o faithful_a only_a who_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n have_v hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n when_o all_o tear_n be_v wipe_v away_o from_o their_o eye_n they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v 4._o apoc._n 21._o 4._o after_o their_o mourning_n and_o after_o their_o weep_n laugh_v and_o rejoice_v for_o 4._o math._n 5._o 4._o the_o lord_n will_v show_v they_o the_o path_n of_o life_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o enjoy_v in_o his_o presence_n 21._o luk._n 6._o 21._o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o which_o regard_n 11._o psal_n 16._o 11._o the_o godly_a in_o this_o assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v as_o much_o great_a and_o better_a cause_n of_o rejoice_v above_o all_o worldling_n who_o abound_v in_o their_o present_a possession_n of_o earthly_a wealth_n and_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n as_o a_o young_a heir_n in_o his_o nonage_n who_o expect_v the_o inheritance_n of_o some_o goodly_a lordship_n or_o if_o you_o will_v some_o great_a and_o glorious_a monarchy_n have_v more_o cause_n of_o rejoice_v than_o a_o poor_a cottager_n in_o a_o silly_a tenement_n in_o which_o for_o the_o present_a he_o dwell_v but_o yet_o only_o hold_v it_o at_o the_o landlord_n pleasure_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v have_v riches_n and_o treasure_n which_o 20._o mat._n 6._o 19_o 20._o can_v rust_v with_o canker_n nor_o we_o be_v rob_v of_o they_o by_o thief_n there_o be_v honour_n subject_a to_o no_o blemish_n of_o disgrace_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o all_o which_o respect_v let_v the_o righteous_a be_v glad_a as_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v let_v 3._o psal_n 68_o 3._o they_o rejoice_v before_o god_n yea_o let_v they_o exceed_o rejoice_v and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v evermore_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o time_n unseasonable_a for_o 16._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o the_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o the_o righteous_a so_o long_o as_o they_o have_v the_o face_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n shine_v upon_o they_o which_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o itself_o to_o turn_v all_o their_o mourning_n into_o 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10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o be_v repent_v of_o and_o cause_v the_o true_a christian_a exceed_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o can_v hearty_o grieve_v because_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v his_o god_n and_o this_o tremble_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o they_o may_v through_o faith_n assure_v we_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v free_v from_o they_o be_v join_v with_o inward_a gladness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a §._o sect._n 7_o a_o admonition_n to_o the_o faithful_a to_o lay_v hâ—ld_v on_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n and_o to_o shake_v off_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o godliness_n do_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n yea_o rather_o the_o more_o godly_a we_o be_v the_o better_a right_n and_o title_n we_o have_v unto_o it_o and_o may_v just_o 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for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n have_v observe_v heaviness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n make_v 25._o pro._n 12._o 25._o it_o stoop_v need_v no_o other_o burden_n to_o overwhelm_v it_o see_v it_o be_v press_v down_o with_o its_o own_o weight_n and_o again_o a_o merry_a heart_n make_v a_o cheerful_a 15._o pro._n 15._o 13_o 15._o countenance_n but_o by_o sorrow_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o spirit_n be_v break_v all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v evil_a but_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o merry_a heart_n have_v a_o continual_a feast_n and_o in_o another_o place_n a_o merry_a heart_n do_v good_a like_o a_o medicine_n but_o a_o break_a 22._o prou._n 17._o 22._o spirit_n dri_v the_o bone_n now_o that_o they_o may_v shake_v off_o this_o sadness_n and_o raise_v their_o droop_a heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n let_v they_o consider_v that_o sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n in_o themselves_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o simple_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o his_o servant_n but_o only_o when_o they_o be_v sanctify_v moderate_a in_o their_o measure_n seasonable_a in_o their_o time_n place_v upon_o a_o right_a subject_n which_o can_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o direct_v to_o a_o right_a end_n second_o that_o sanctify_a joy_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o please_v unto_o god_n as_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o service_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o first_o table_n see_v this_o be_v one_o way_n of_o have_v god_n in_o our_o heart_n when_o we_o rejoice_v in_o he_o beside_o that_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o all_o other_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n which_o can_v be_v well_o perform_v without_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n three_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n promise_v this_o joy_n and_o gladness_n as_o a_o singular_a privilege_n and_o a_o special_a benefit_n unto_o the_o faithful_a and_o therefore_o that_o it_o be_v great_a folly_n to_o refuse_v it_o when_o he_o offer_v it_o thus_o the_o prophet_n say_v that_o in_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o 11._o jer._n 33._o 11._o voice_n of_o gladness_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bride_n the_o voice_n of_o they_o that_o shall_v say_v praise_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v 22._o joh._n 16._o 22._o give_v unto_o the_o faithful_a such_o constant_a and_o permanent_a joy_n as_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v from_o they_o four_o that_o the_o privation_n of_o this_o joy_n be_v threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n for_o sin_n thou_o shall_v not_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o feast_v to_o 10._o jer._n 16._o 8._o and_o 23._o 10._o sit_v with_o they_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o god_n of_o israel_n 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faith_n little_a joy_n weak_a faith_n and_o fullness_n of_o joy_n fullness_n also_o of_o persuasion_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o a_o man_n can_v have_v assurance_n of_o god_n love_n the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o of_o that_o inestimable_a happiness_n which_o be_v reserve_v in_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n but_o that_o his_o heart_n must_v needs_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v although_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o first_o conversion_n and_o humiliation_n and_o in_o the_o case_n of_o spiritual_a desertion_n when_o god_n hide_v his_o face_n and_o seem_v to_o withdraw_v from_o we_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n this_o joy_n be_v so_o eclypse_v that_o the_o warmth_n and_o comfort_n of_o it_o be_v hardly_o to_o be_v discern_v even_o as_o faith_n itself_o from_o which_o it_o spring_v be_v like_o a_o fire_n rake_v under_o the_o ash_n and_o not_o to_o be_v perceive_v by_o sense_n and_o feeling_n final_o consider_v that_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n make_v we_o bless_v as_o not_o only_o be_v itself_o full_a of_o sweetness_n and_o comfort_n but_o also_o the_o first_o beginning_n and_o the_o very_a entrance_n into_o the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o god_n kingdom_n wherewith_o our_o droop_a heart_n be_v so_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v that_o all_o difficulty_n become_v easy_a all_o tediousness_n in_o god_n service_n be_v take_v away_o and_o the_o time_n that_o be_v spend_v therein_o seem_v short_a and_o pleasant_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o psalmist_n pronounce_v that_o people_n bless_v 16._o psal_n 89._o 15_o 16._o that_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n because_o they_o shall_v walk_v cheerful_o in_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n rejoice_v in_o his_o name_n all_o the_o day_n and_o be_v exalt_v in_o his_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o let_v all_o those_o who_o desire_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o comfort_n and_o cheerfulness_n labour_v to_o have_v their_o heart_n replenish_v with_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o to_o scatter_v and_o dispel_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v the_o foggy_a mist_n of_o sad_a melancholy_a and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n which_o make_v we_o either_o to_o stand_v still_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o want_n of_o this_o joyful_a light_n or_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o slow_o and_o with_o much_o discomfort_n and_o weariness_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v they_o labour_v earnest_o to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n which_o draw_v from_o christ_n all_o the_o cordial_n of_o comfort_n and_o to_o be_v thereby_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n their_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o of_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n which_o will_v lift_v up_o their_o heart_n with_o unspeakable_a joy_n even_o when_o they_o be_v most_o deject_a with_o worldly_a affliction_n and_o make_v they_o to_o go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n when_o they_o be_v full_o ascertain_v of_o such_o liberal_a wage_n and_o such_o a_o inestimable_a recompense_n of_o heavenly_a reward_n cap._n xvi_o three_o other_o objection_n of_o the_o flesh_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n propound_v and_o answer_v §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n take_v away_o no_o lawful_a liberty_n but_o rather_o establish_v it_o the_o four_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v against_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o it_o take_v away_o all_o our_o liberty_n and_o so_o check_v and_o curb_v we_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n within_o the_o strict_a limit_n of_o god_n law_n that_o we_o have_v no_o freedom_n like_o other_o man_n to_o think_v speak_v or_o do_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v most_o please_v unto_o us._n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o it_o do_v not_o deprive_v we_o of_o any_o lawful_a liberty_n but_o only_o restrain_v we_o from_o lawless_a licentiousness_n and_o curb_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o it_o may_v not_o run_v on_o in_o exorbitant_a course_n and_o glut_v itself_o with_o sinful_a pleasure_n which_o always_o end_n in_o grief_n and_o bitterness_n wherein_o it_o do_v not_o take_v away_o any_o true_a liberty_n but_o rather_o free_v we_o from_o the_o most_o miserable_a and_o grievous_a bondage_n and_o base_a servitude_n 34._o joh._n 8._o 34._o and_o thraldom_n unto_o satan_n sin_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n yea_o rather_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v restore_v unto_o that_o ancient_a and_o true_a liberty_n in_o which_o we_o be_v create_v even_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n resemble_v herein_o our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o though_o he_o be_v most_o free_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o yet_o in_o respect_n of_o
his_o holy_a and_o pure_a nature_n can_v sin_v or_o do_v any_o evil_n which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o it_o and_o as_o well_o may_v we_o say_v that_o the_o glorify_a saint_n who_o be_v crown_v with_o joy_n and_o happiness_n have_v lose_v all_o their_o liberty_n because_o they_o be_v so_o confirm_v by_o supernatural_a grace_n that_o they_o can_v sin_v as_o that_o we_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o because_o we_o be_v restrain_v by_o god_n word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n from_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n or_o that_o a_o son_n have_v lose_v his_o liberty_n when_o he_o live_v according_a to_o his_o father_n will_n that_o dear_o love_v he_o and_o be_v free_v from_o the_o government_n of_o some_o base_a slave_n who_o egg_v and_o thrust_v he_o on_o in_o all_o wicked_a course_n which_o in_o the_o end_n will_v deprive_v he_o of_o his_o father_n love_n and_o just_o disinherit_v he_o of_o his_o desire_a patrimony_n yea_o let_v we_o know_v that_o as_o sin_n be_v the_o great_a bondage_n so_o the_o service_n of_o god_n be_v the_o great_a and_o best_a liberty_n when_o as_o we_o be_v establish_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n by_o his_o free_a spirit_n 12._o psal_n 51._o 12._o and_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o be_v guide_v &_o direct_v by_o it_o in_o all_o our_o way_n as_o the_o body_n by_o the_o soul_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n let_v we_o know_v that_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v among_o we_o 37._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 37._o to_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n so_o also_o as_o our_o redeemer_n to_o free_v we_o out_o of_o bondage_n and_o to_o purchase_v for_o we_o perfect_a liberty_n which_o be_v that_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o without_o fear_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n of_o which_o liberty_n himself_o speak_v if_o the_o son_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v 36._o joh_n 6._o 36._o free_a indeed_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o hearken_v to_o the_o flesh_n which_o abuse_v and_o delude_v we_o by_o give_v unto_o thing_n false_a name_n grace_v the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o thraldom_n unto_o our_o own_o lust_n with_o the_o glorious_a title_n of_o liberty_n and_o disgrace_v our_o christian_a liberty_n and_o freedom_n from_o sin_n with_o the_o name_n of_o bondage_n but_o know_v that_o this_o be_v one_o special_a end_n of_o christ_n come_v and_o die_v for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v destroy_v the_o work_n of_o 8._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 8._o the_o devil_n and_o free_v we_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n let_v we_o stand_v fast_o in_o 13._o gal._n 5._o 1_o 13._o the_o liberty_n wherewith_o christ_n have_v make_v we_o free_a and_o not_o be_v entangle_v again_o with_o the_o yoke_n of_o bondage_n and_o see_v he_o have_v call_v we_o unto_o liberty_n let_v we_o not_o abuse_v it_o for_o a_o occasion_n to_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v not_o take_v away_o friendship_n and_o good_a society_n but_o rather_o increase_v it_o the_o five_o objection_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o it_o take_v away_o all_o familiar_a friendship_n and_o good_a fellowship_n all_o merry_a meeting_n and_o civil_a conversation_n from_o among_o man_n estrang_v their_o mind_n one_o from_o another_o and_o make_v they_o to_o delight_v more_o in_o solitariness_n then_o in_o company_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o if_o by_o these_o glorious_a name_n of_o friendship_n good_a fellowship_n and_o civil_a conversation_n be_v mean_v the_o common_a commerce_n which_o worldly_a wicked_a man_n have_v one_o with_o another_o in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n in_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n in_o may-game_n misrule_n and_o mad_a merriment_n in_o carnal_a revel_n stageplay_n wake_n and_o morrice-dances_a in_o swagger_v swear_v backebit_v and_o corrupt_v and_o filthy_a communication_n in_o dice_a card_v and_o spend_v both_o their_o time_n and_o state_n in_o unlawful_a game_n then_o be_v it_o no_o blemish_n or_o aspersion_n unto_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o rather_o a_o high_a praise_n and_o commendation_n that_o it_o break_v off_o such_o wicked_a and_o dangerous_a society_n and_o reform_v such_o pernicious_a disorder_n as_o always_o end_n in_o grief_n and_o vexation_n but_o if_o hereby_o be_v understand_v true_a friendship_n and_o christian_a familiarity_n and_o acquaintance_n lawful_a meeting_n and_o joyful_a feast_n with_o one_o another_o in_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n then_o do_v not_o a_o godly_a life_n abolish_v they_o but_o rather_o confirm_v and_o increase_v they_o among_o all_o true_a christian_n for_o purge_v away_o the_o corruption_n and_o rectify_v the_o disorder_n of_o society_n and_o conversation_n and_o make_v they_o true_o civil_a and_o religious_a it_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v much_o more_o comfortable_a and_o profitable_a and_o consequent_o more_o frequent_o to_o be_v affect_v by_o all_o those_o who_o taste_v the_o sweetness_n and_o benefit_n which_o come_v of_o they_o without_o any_o sting_n of_o sin_n or_o after-tang_n of_o bitter_a grief_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o those_o christian_n which_o live_v in_o the_o first_o age_n of_o the_o 46._o act._n 2._o 46._o primitive_a church_n who_o take_v exceed_v joy_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o mutual_a converse_v one_o with_o another_o and_o in_o their_o frequent_a meeting_n to_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o rejoice_v together_o and_o therefore_o unless_o any_o will_v presuppose_v that_o sin_n be_v the_o only_a bond_n of_o all_o good_a fellowship_n and_o that_o we_o can_v take_v pleasure_n in_o one_o another_o company_n unless_o we_o join_v together_o to_o displease_v and_o dishonour_n god_n and_o that_o we_o can_v never_o be_v merry_a so_o long_o as_o he_o be_v with_o we_o and_o unless_o we_o account_v that_o only_o to_o be_v civility_n when_o as_o we_o show_v no_o dislike_n of_o sin_n but_o soothe_v and_o bolster_v yea_o encourage_v and_o thrust_v on_o all_o that_o bear_v we_o company_n in_o the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n let_v we_o not_o false_o affirm_v that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v any_o hindrance_n to_o civil_a conversation_n or_o that_o it_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o mutual_a joy_n and_o comfort_n which_o we_o may_v otherwise_o take_v in_o friendship_n and_o fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v not_o bring_v with_o it_o want_v and_o poverty_n the_o six_o objection_n be_v that_o godliness_n bring_v with_o it_o want_v and_o poverty_n as_o appear_v first_o by_o common_a experience_n and_o innumerable_a example_n of_o those_o who_o be_v most_o religious_a and_o conscionable_a in_o all_o their_o course_n come_v as_o far_o short_a of_o other_o man_n in_o worldly_a wealth_n as_o they_o exceed_v and_o go_v before_o they_o in_o piety_n and_o honest_a deal_n in_o so_o much_o as_o it_o be_v grow_v into_o a_o common_a yet_o wicked_a proverb_n that_o plain_a deal_n be_v a_o jewel_n but_o he_o that_o use_v it_o shall_v die_v a_o beggar_n and_o second_o it_o stand_v with_o reason_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o see_v piety_n let_v pass_v and_o refuse_v many_o advantage_n by_o which_o those_o that_o want_v it_o do_v increase_v their_o wealth_n and_o improove_v their_o worldly_a estate_n for_o their_o thought_n less_o run_v upon_o earthly_a thing_n be_v take_v up_o with_o heavenly_a their_o endeavour_n be_v more_o faint_a and_o weak_a in_o pursue_v they_o than_o they_o who_o have_v set_v their_o heart_n upon_o they_o their_o time_n and_o strength_n be_v not_o so_o whole_o employ_v in_o get_v and_o keep_v riches_n they_o lose_v much_o which_o they_o may_v get_v because_o they_o will_v not_o use_v unlawful_a mean_n 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such_o slippery_a place_n where_o they_o have_v fall_v and_o be_v support_v so_o with_o god_n grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n notwithstanding_o our_o great_a frailty_n and_o weakness_n that_o we_o may_v challenge_v all_o the_o world_n to_o accuse_v we_o of_o any_o gross_a sin_n if_o indeed_o he_o who_o have_v profess_v himself_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o approve_a himself_o to_o be_v so_o by_o his_o son-like_a obedience_n shall_v like_o the_o wicked_a make_v sin_n his_o way_n and_o trade_n defend_v it_o when_o he_o be_v reprove_v and_o continue_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n this_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o deserve_a wonder_n but_o not_o so_o if_o walk_v constant_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n they_o sometime_o slip_v &_o get_v a_o fall_n especial_o when_o they_o plain_o show_v by_o their_o sorrow_n ensue_a that_o they_o be_v not_o please_v with_o their_o sin_n but_o have_v do_v the_o evil_n which_o they_o hate_v in_o the_o inner_a 22._o rom._n 7._o 20_o 22._o man_n do_v not_o continue_v in_o it_o but_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o suppose_v for_o all_o this_o that_o profess_v sincerity_n we_o shall_v be_v wonder_v at_o of_o the_o world_n if_o we_o hap_v to_o fall_v into_o any_o open_a and_o scandalous_a sin_n it_o be_v not_o better_a that_o with_o the_o godly_a we_o shall_v be_v wonder_v at_o for_o do_v evil_a then_o that_o with_o wicked_a man_n our_o good_a action_n shall_v cause_v wonder_n for_o though_o it_o be_v our_o shame_n to_o sin_n and_o thereby_o to_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o wonderment_n yet_o this_o wonder_a itself_o be_v rather_o a_o grace_n then_o a_o blemish_n unto_o we_o see_v man_n wonder_v not_o at_o matter_n common_a and_o ordinary_a but_o at_o such_o only_a as_o rare_o happen_v we_o wonder_v not_o at_o profane_a rakehell_n when_o they_o break_v their_o word_n lie_v swear_v &_o deal_v unjust_o but_o to_o see_v one_o that_o be_v repute_v just_a and_o honest_a to_o do_v thus_o at_o any_o time_n do_v make_v 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rather_o to_o be_v a_o skilful_a workman_n and_o to_o be_v so_o repute_v than_o a_o bungle_a botcher_n and_o though_o a_o spot_n be_v soon_o see_v in_o a_o beautiful_a face_n then_o in_o one_o foul_a and_o deform_a or_o a_o blot_n and_o stain_v in_o a_o fine_a piece_n of_o lawn_n or_o cambric_n then_o in_o some_o common_a rag_n or_o course_n canvas_n and_o a_o faithful_a servant_n be_v more_o wonder_v at_o that_o be_v take_v halt_v in_o some_o deceitful_a action_n then_o when_o a_o false_a fellow_n do_v so_o that_o make_v deceitful_a deal_n his_o usual_a trade_n yet_o every_o one_o prefer_v beauty_n with_o some_o blemish_n before_o foulness_n and_o deformity_n fine_a cloth_n though_o a_o little_a spot_a before_o filthy_a &_o worn-out_a rag_n and_o a_o faithful_a servant_n with_o his_o seldom_o slip_n before_o a_o dishonest_a fellow_n who_o worst_a deal_n raise_v no_o wonder_n because_o be_v his_o ordinary_a custom_n no_o man_n that_o know_v he_o expect_v better_a fruit_n from_o such_o a_o bramble_n and_o so_o though_o our_o profession_n of_o godliness_n and_o endeavour_n to_o bring_v forth_o ordinary_a fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o holy_a conversation_n shall_v more_o expose_v we_o to_o be_v wonder_v at_o when_o we_o fall_v through_o humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n yet_o this_o shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o this_o christian_a course_n see_v it_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o stand_v more_o upon_o our_o credit_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n whereby_o we_o may_v blemish_v it_o and_o to_o keep_v with_o david_n a_o careful_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o that_o our_o heart_n be_v find_v 18._o psal_n 119._o 18._o in_o god_n statute_n there_o may_v be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a and_o howsoever_o when_o we_o be_v overtake_v our_o fault_n be_v more_o observe_v and_o marvel_v at_o yet_o though_o our_o sin_n shame_v we_o this_o wonder_n at_o it_o be_v rather_o our_o praise_n and_o commendation_n and_o when_o we_o be_v at_o the_o worst_a yet_o our_o state_n be_v better_a and_o we_o prefer_v in_o god_n estimate_n and_o in_o the_o opinion_n of_o all_o that_o fear_v he_o before_o those_o who_o never_o take_v upon_o they_o the_o profession_n of_o piety_n nor_o care_v to_o bring_v forth_o any_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n though_o their_o fault_n be_v little_o observe_v or_o regard_v and_o not_o like_o the_o other_o matter_n of_o tabletalk_n because_o no_o man_n think_v they_o to_o be_v any_o news_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v not_o be_v delay_v the_o last_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v be_v that_o it_o be_v yet_o too_o soon_o to_o enter_v into_o this_o strict_a course_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v necessary_a in_o due_a time_n and_o place_n to_o do_v it_o yet_o the_o present_a time_n of_o our_o youth_n and_o strength_n be_v not_o fit_a for_o such_o austerity_n it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o god_n must_v be_v religious_o serve_v but_o all_o in_o good_a time_n we_o have_v the_o day_n before_o we_o and_o shall_v have_v leisure_n enough_o to_o serve_v ourselves_o and_o god_n too_o after_o we_o have_v better_o settle_v our_o worldly_a estate_n and_o attain_a unto_o such_o a_o proportion_n of_o wealth_n for_o our_o own_o maintenance_n and_o those_o that_o belong_v unto_o we_o or_o have_v delight_v ourselves_o with_o such_o and_o such_o pleasure_n than_o it_o will_v be_v more_o seasonable_a to_o sequester_v ourselves_o from_o the_o world_n and_o to_o betake_v ourselves_o unto_o our_o devotion_n and_o thus_o when_o the_o flesh_n can_v any_o long_o hide_v from_o we_o the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n than_o it_o move_v we_o to_o make_v delay_n and_o to_o post_v it_o off_o from_o time_n to_o time_n till_o at_o last_o we_o be_v prevent_v with_o unexpected_a death_n and_o so_o perish_v in_o our_o sin_n of_o this_o augustine_n propound_v himself_o as_o a_o example_n as_o no_o man_n say_v he_o be_v so_o sluggish_a that_o will_v in_o his_o judgement_n prefer_v perpetual_a sleep_v before_o wake_v and_o go_v about_o his_o business_n but_o yet_o when_o sloth_n have_v seize_v upon_o his_o member_n defer_v to_o shake_v it_o off_o though_o it_o be_v high_a time_n that_o he_o shall_v rise_v so_o i_o think_v it_o better_a to_o yield_v myself_o rather_o to_o thy_o love_n than_o my_o own_o lust_n but_o that_o please_a and_o overcome_v i_o this_o like_v i_o and_o hold_v i_o captive_a for_o i_o have_v nothing_o to_o answer_v when_o thou_o say_v unto_o i_o arise_v thou_o that_o sleep_v 14._o ephe._n 5._o 14._o &_o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n be_v convince_v with_o the_o truth_n but_o only_o the_o word_n of_o the_o slothful_a and_o sleepy_a anon_o behold_v 5._o modo_fw-la ecce_fw-la modo_fw-la sine_fw-la paululum_fw-la sed_fw-la modo_fw-la &_o modo_fw-la non_fw-la habebant_fw-la modum_fw-la &_o sine_fw-la 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and_o ill_a deserve_v though_o thou_o be_v gracious_a and_o ready_a always_o through_o christ_n to_o hear_v and_o help_v us._n we_o have_v not_o due_o fear_v thou_o though_o thou_o be_v our_o heavenly_a father_n full_a of_o majesty_n and_o power_n neither_o have_v we_o be_v afraid_a to_o sin_n against_o thou_o though_o we_o stand_v always_o in_o thy_o presence_n who_o be_v able_a to_o cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o have_v not_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n by_o renounce_v impiety_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o thy_o worship_n and_o service_n but_o have_v serve_v sin_n and_o satan_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n we_o have_v not_o glorify_v thou_o in_o thy_o mercy_n by_o our_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n nor_o have_v be_v encourage_v by_o thy_o liberal_a wage_n to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o diligent_a and_o cheerful_a service_n but_o have_v abuse_v thy_o good_a gift_n to_o thy_o dishonour_n and_o have_v set_v our_o 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and_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n we_o be_v not_o daily_o prepare_v against_o the_o time_n of_o tentation_n nor_o keep_v the_o christian_a armour_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o resist_v our_o enemy_n we_o do_v not_o watchful_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o evil_a nor_o careful_o observe_v our_o heart_n and_o sense_n keep_v they_o under_o covenant_n that_o they_o may_v not_o rove_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o be_v the_o usual_a occasion_n whereby_o we_o be_v plunge_v into_o all_o evil_a but_o we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n to_o be_v gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o wash_v they_o away_o in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o bring_v upon_o we_o that_o wrath_n which_o they_o have_v deserve_v yea_o lord_n we_o beseech_v thou_o for_o christ_n sake_n not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o deserve_a punishment_n but_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o thy_o son_n multiply_v thy_o favour_n and_o blessing_n upon_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o grace_n and_o godliness_n glory_n and_o happiness_n persuade_v we_o by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o thou_o be_v in_o christ_n our_o father_n and_o we_o thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n let_v we_o ever_o love_n and_o fear_v thou_o as_o our_o gracious_a father_n perform_v unto_o thou_o the_o obedience_n of_o child_n and_o labour_n to_o resemble_v thou_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o so_o we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a this_o high_a call_n whereunto_o thou_o have_v call_v us._n let_v we_o demean_v ourselves_o as_o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n and_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n where_o our_o inheritance_n be_v mind_v and_o affect_v thing_n above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n let_v we_o whole_o rely_v upon_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o help_v we_o and_o let_v we_o with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n have_v recourse_n unto_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o want_n and_o with_o assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v gracious_o hear_v and_o help_v us._n let_v we_o in_o our_o judgement_n esteem_v in_o our_o heart_n desire_v and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n seek_v thy_o glory_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o let_v it_o ever_o be_v more_o dear_a unto_o we_o than_o our_o own_o salvation_n let_v we_o give_v glory_n to_o thy_o name_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o not_o only_o do_v it_o ourselves_o but_o also_o give_v just_a occasion_n to_o other_o of_o glorify_v thou_o let_v we_o sanctify_v thou_o both_o in_o thy_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n towards_o ourselves_o or_o other_o let_v thy_o rich_a wage_n make_v we_o more_o faithful_a and_o cheerful_a in_o
thy_o service_n and_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n more_o fearful_a to_o displease_v thou_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o advance_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v advance_v advance_v thy_o kingdom_n universal_o over_o all_o rule_v over_o thy_o enemy_n and_o subject_a all_o thing_n unto_o thy_o government_n that_o nothing_o may_v resist_v thy_o power_n rule_v over_o thy_o own_o servant_n and_o church_n after_o a_o special_a manner_n in_o protect_v and_o preserve_v they_o and_o let_v they_o like_o dutiful_a subject_n yield_v obedience_n unto_o thou_o their_o sovereign_n in_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o in_o this_o life_n true_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v be_v triumphant_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n rule_n in_o our_o heart_n effectual_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o citizen_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o meet_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n pull_v we_o more_o and_o more_o out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n in_o which_o we_o natural_o be_v subject_n and_o let_v he_o no_o long_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n to_o our_o perdition_n let_v we_o no_o long_o be_v rule_v by_o the_o lawless_a law_n of_o sin_n neither_o let_v it_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n by_o make_v our_o member_n the_o instrument_n of_o it_o but_o be_v thou_o our_o king_n and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n erect_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n where_o it_o be_v not_o yet_o begin_v continue_v and_o increase_v it_o among_o we_o where_o it_o be_v establish_v bless_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v it_o free_v we_o from_o the_o remnant_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n from_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n lust_n and_o concupiscence_n let_v we_o not_o yield_v to_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o give_v we_o victory_n over_o they_o let_v we_o first_o seek_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o let_v we_o endeavour_n to_o be_v member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v be_v member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n let_v thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n also_o come_v hasten_v the_o come_n of_o christ_n to_o judgement_n to_o this_o end_n accomplish_v the_o number_n of_o thy_o elect_n and_o subdue_v thy_o enemy_n under_o thy_o foot_n let_v we_o so_o live_v always_o as_o if_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o meet_v jesus_n christ_n and_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o be_v ever_o such_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o appear_v before_o his_o judgement_n seat_n that_o so_o when_o he_o come_v we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o ashamed_a let_v it_o appear_v o_o lord_n that_o thou_o raign_a in_o our_o heart_n by_o our_o humble_a subjection_n and_o submission_n in_o all_o thing_n unto_o thy_o most_o holy_a will_n let_v we_o see_v and_o bewail_v our_o imperfect_a obedience_n and_o daily_a labour_n after_o more_o perfection_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v opposite_a to_o thy_o will_n and_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o perform_v absolute_a obedience_n unto_o thou_o in_o all_o thing_n arm_v we_o with_o patience_n in_o all_o our_o affliction_n that_o we_o may_v say_v with_o christ_n not_o my_o will_n o_o father_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v let_v we_o serious_o desire_v that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v concern_v we_o and_o let_v we_o not_o grieve_v when_o we_o see_v it_o do_v because_o it_o cross_v our_o will_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o bare_a outward_a obedience_n but_o let_v we_o do_v thy_o will_n after_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n as_o the_o angel_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n with_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n with_o readiness_n and_o speed_n without_o delay_n let_v we_o do_v thy_o will_n full_o and_o not_o by_o half_n constant_o and_o not_o by_o fit_n faithful_o and_o humble_o not_o assume_v any_o glory_n to_o ourselves_o but_o yield_v it_o whole_o unto_o thou_o let_v all_o our_o suit_n which_o concern_v ourselves_o be_v refer_v to_o thy_o glory_n as_o their_o main_a end_n give_v we_o temporal_a benefit_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o serve_v for_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o spiritual_a good_a teach_v we_o to_o moderate_v our_o desire_n and_o not_o to_o covet_v after_o superfluity_n see_v thou_o have_v teach_v we_o to_o ask_v for_o bread_n and_o not_o for_o dainty_n let_v we_o be_v content_v with_o our_o allowance_n if_o we_o have_v but_o necessary_n as_o food_n and_o raiment_n yea_o bread_n to_o sustain_v our_o life_n and_o if_o thou_o give_v we_o more_o make_v we_o thankful_a unto_o thou_o for_o it_o let_v we_o have_v a_o true_a desire_n and_o care_n to_o get_v our_o good_n by_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o eat_v our_o own_o bread_n and_o that_o it_o be_v give_v we_o of_o thou_o let_v we_o walk_v diligent_o in_o our_o lawful_a calling_n that_o we_o may_v eat_v the_o labour_n of_o our_o own_o hand_n and_o work_v with_o quietness_n that_o which_o be_v good_a let_v we_o eat_v our_o own_o bread_n let_v we_o not_o set_v our_o heart_n and_o desire_n upon_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n nor_o covet_v other_o man_n good_n but_o be_v content_v with_o our_o own_o portion_n which_o in_o thy_o wise_a providence_n thou_o have_v allot_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o have_v a_o moderate_a care_n to_o provide_v that_o which_o be_v convenient_a that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v burdensome_a but_o rather_o helpefull_a unto_o other_o and_o let_v we_o neither_o be_v careless_a and_o negligent_a nor_o turmoil_v ourselves_o with_o cark_n care_n to_o hoard_v up_o for_o many_o year_n let_v we_o depend_v upon_o thy_o blessing_n in_o the_o use_n of_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o expect_v it_o upon_o the_o thing_n themselves_o when_o we_o have_v obtain_v they_o and_o let_v we_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n let_v we_o not_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o provision_n but_o in_o thou_o and_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o thou_o let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o want_n fly_v unto_o thou_o for_o supply_v give_v we_o thing_n necessary_a not_o only_o for_o our_o nature_n but_o also_o for_o our_o state_n and_o calling_n place_n and_o person_n give_v we_o with_o thy_o blessing_n their_o right_a use_n and_o give_v they_o virtue_n and_o strength_n to_o sustain_v and_o nourish_v us._n let_v we_o when_o we_o want_v these_o blessing_n beg_v they_o from_o thou_o and_o when_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o return_v thou_o thanks_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n towards_o our_o brethren_n and_o let_v we_o not_o through_o covetousness_n and_o self-love_n seek_v only_o our_o own_o good_a but_o let_v we_o seek_v the_o common_a good_a of_o our_o brethren_n and_o pray_v for_o it_o as_o well_o as_o for_o our_o own_o let_v we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v our_o frailty_n and_o mortality_n who_o need_v to_o be_v daily_o sustain_v by_o thou_o and_o let_v this_o make_v we_o like_o child_n to_o resort_v daily_o unto_o thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n crave_v from_o thou_o all_o thing_n needful_a let_v we_o not_o be_v distrustful_o careful_a for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o ever_o depend_v upon_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n be_v assure_v that_o thou_o who_o have_v provide_v for_o we_o to_o day_n will_v provide_v for_o we_o to_o morrow_n let_v we_o lay_v up_o good_n to_o good_a end_n not_o only_o that_o we_o may_v have_v to_o supply_v our_o want_n and_o to_o provide_v for_o our_o family_n but_o also_o to_o relieve_v the_o necessity_n of_o other_o let_v we_o not_o be_v so_o addict_v to_o the_o commodity_n of_o this_o life_n but_o that_o withal_o we_o do_v most_o principal_o labour_v for_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o thing_n pertain_v to_o a_o better_a life_n let_v we_o as_o much_o desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o as_o we_o crave_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o let_v we_o earnest_o labour_v to_o forsake_v they_o remit_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o this_o end_n give_v we_o a_o lively_a faith_n to_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o justification_n let_v we_o pray_v for_o remission_n not_o only_o with_o fervency_n but_o also_o with_o faith_n steadfast_o believe_v that_o thou_o will_v pardon_v they_o and_o seal_v this_o assurance_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n let_v we_o see_v our_o sin_n and_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o and_o be_v true_o
grieve_v because_o they_o no_o more_o grieve_v us._n let_v we_o after_o reconciliation_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v thou_o and_o choose_v rather_o to_o displease_v ourselves_o and_o all_o the_o world_n than_o thy_o majesty_n let_v we_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o pardon_n by_o forgive_a those_o who_o have_v trespass_v against_o we_o and_o that_o not_o in_o show_v only_o but_o in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n let_v we_o not_o only_o forgive_v injury_n but_o also_o forget_v they_o and_o approve_v our_o sincerity_n in_o remit_v by_o our_o readiness_n to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n unto_o they_o that_o we_o may_v overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n let_v we_o pass_v by_o offence_n and_o show_v our_o wisdom_n in_o our_o slowness_n to_o anger_n and_o revenge_n let_v we_o do_v good_a to_o those_o that_o hurt_v we_o and_o pray_v for_o those_o that_o persecute_v us._n give_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o the_o grace_n of_o justification_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o of_o sanctification_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o fortitude_n whereby_o we_o may_v mortify_v sin_n and_o be_v enable_v to_o resist_v the_o tentation_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n let_v we_o not_o when_o we_o be_v wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o free_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o curse_n of_o sin_n defile_v ourselves_o again_o nor_o be_v entangle_v in_o the_o yoke_n of_o bondage_n but_o let_v we_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o liberty_n which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o us._n let_v we_o not_o abuse_v our_o liberty_n as_o a_o occasion_n to_o the_o flesh_n and_o because_o we_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n sin_v the_o more_o free_o but_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n let_v we_o worship_n and_o serve_v thou_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o thou_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o continual_o watch_v &_o pray_v that_o we_o do_v not_o enter_v into_o tentation_n see_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v ever_o most_o busy_a &_o malicious_a in_o assault_v those_o who_o thou_o have_v pull_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o make_v subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o servant_n of_o thy_o family_n let_v we_o consider_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o our_o enemy_n power_n and_o let_v this_o move_v we_o with_o more_o fervency_n to_o crave_v thy_o help_n and_o assistance_n establish_v we_o o_o lord_n by_o thy_o free_a spirit_n and_o so_o strengthen_v we_o with_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o power_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v against_o the_o artificial_a and_o cunning_a tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n do_v not_o give_v we_o over_o to_o the_o tempter_n nor_o leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o but_o with_o the_o tentation_n give_v a_o happy_a issue_n that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o upper_a hand_n and_o be_v preserve_v from_o all_o evil_a we_o crave_v not_o to_o be_v free_v from_o tentation_n but_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n yea_o try_v we_o o_o lord_n as_o much_o as_o thou_o will_v so_o that_o be_v try_v we_o may_v be_v find_v approve_v let_v we_o quench_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n with_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n and_o not_o admit_v of_o his_o suggestion_n but_o nip_n they_o in_o the_o head_n when_o they_o be_v first_o offer_v unto_o us._n lead_v we_o not_o o_o lord_n into_o tentation_n give_v we_o not_o over_o to_o our_o own_o lust_n to_o be_v harden_v with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n nor_o to_o the_o world_n to_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o the_o desire_n thereof_o nor_o to_o the_o devil_n to_o be_v overcome_v with_o his_o tentation_n and_o to_o be_v carry_v away_o captive_a to_o do_v his_o will_n let_v those_o weakness_n which_o we_o discern_v in_o tentation_n make_v we_o to_o rest_v more_o entire_o upon_o thy_o power_n let_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o they_o be_v true_o humble_v turn_v they_o to_o our_o good_a and_o make_v we_o more_o careful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o more_o strength_n let_v we_o not_o fall_v away_o in_o the_o time_n of_o tentation_n but_o enable_v we_o to_o withstand_v our_o enemy_n in_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o have_v finish_v the_o fight_n let_v we_o stand_v fast_o and_o be_v keep_v by_o thy_o power_n through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n let_v we_o always_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o battle_n and_o put_v on_o thy_o whole_a armour_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o resist_v our_o enemy_n let_v we_o not_o tempt_v thou_o by_o run_v into_o tentation_n and_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o satan_n bait_n and_o snare_n before_o they_o be_v offer_v unto_o us._n let_v all_o our_o trial_n and_o tentation_n tend_v to_o our_o good_a and_o the_o more_o enrich_v we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o so_o further_o our_o everlasting_a salvation_n do_v not_o o_o lord_n punish_v in_o we_o one_o sin_n by_o give_v we_o over_o to_o another_o 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with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o reign_v over_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n yet_o these_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v still_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n and_o be_v not_o quite_o cast_v out_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n and_o as_o prick_v in_o our_o eye_n disturb_v continual_o our_o peace_n wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o we_o have_v so_o often_o and_o upon_o such_o slight_a occasion_n utter_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o when_o we_o have_v set_v ourselves_o about_o they_o have_v do_v they_o so_o cold_o and_o careless_o and_o discover_v therein_o so_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n imperfection_n and_o corruption_n that_o if_o thou_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n even_o the_o best_a duty_n that_o ever_o we_o perform_v can_v not_o escape_v unpunished_a o_o lord_n our_o god_n make_v we_o true_o apprehensive_a 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but_o also_o the_o comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o it_o by_o have_v it_o seal_v through_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o thy_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o for_o our_o better_a assurance_n let_v we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n thereby_o apply_v unto_o we_o as_o effectual_a for_o our_o sanctification_n as_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o for_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v have_v no_o long_o dominion_n over_o we_o and_o spiritual_a renew_v unto_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o well_o as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n it_o be_v enough_o lord_n and_o too_o much_o that_o satan_n and_o sin_n have_v thus_o far_o prevayl_v not_o only_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o we_o into_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o also_o for_o the_o condemn_a and_o crucify_a of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n the_o nail_v of_o his_o innocent_a body_n to_o the_o 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ourselves_o liable_a to_o the_o fearful_a curse_n thereof_o and_o to_o all_o the_o plague_n &_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v neither_o be_v there_o any_o power_n in_o we_o to_o help_v ourselves_o out_o of_o this_o misery_n be_v as_o unable_a to_o renew_v our_o nature_n as_o the_o blackamoor_n to_o change_v his_o skin_n or_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n yea_o when_o by_o thy_o spirit_n we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o have_v some_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o we_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n for_o the_o least_o of_o our_o sin_n past_a see_v if_o thou_o look_v upon_o we_o with_o thy_o pure_a eye_n our_o best_a righteousness_n will_v appear_v like_o a_o pollute_a cloth_n so_o mingle_v with_o our_o imperfection_n and_o stain_a with_o our_o corruption_n that_o it_o can_v challenge_v any_o other_o reward_n as_o its_o due_a but_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o everlasting_a death_n o_o lord_n we_o humble_o 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all_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n for_o all_o which_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o mercy_n thy_o bless_a name_n be_v praise_v and_o magnify_v we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n continue_v thy_o mercy_n and_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o in_o the_o residue_n of_o this_o day_n watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n and_o thereby_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o danger_n and_o so_o rule_v all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n that_o be_v holy_a and_o righteous_a they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n let_v we_o so_o spend_v this_o day_n in_o thy_o fear_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o last_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o let_v we_o with_o all_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n so_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o that_o they_o may_v not_o prevail_v against_o we_o to_o make_v we_o slothful_a in_o thy_o service_n final_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o so_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n to_o our_o use_n that_o they_o may_v be_v help_n and_o furtherance_n unto_o we_o in_o seek_v thy_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n not_o only_o unto_o we_o but_o also_o to_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o as_o if_o particular_o we_o have_v name_v they_o and_o so_o join_v we_o in_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o grace_n as_o that_o we_o may_v for_o ever_o enjoy_v the_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n of_o thy_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n hear_v we_o and_o help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o all_o these_o our_o suit_n for_o thy_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n
neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o our_o weak_a &_o imperfect_a performance_n when_o we_o have_v undertake_v they_o our_o profanation_n of_o thy_o sabbath_n and_o abuse_v of_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n our_o little_a profit_v by_o those_o plentiful_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o for_o a_o long_a time_n thou_o have_v gracious_o afford_v we_o either_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o save_v knowledge_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n or_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n our_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n in_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n our_o want_n of_o reverence_n and_o attention_n in_o hear_v thy_o word_n our_o many_o distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n our_o want_n of_o care_n to_o treasure_n it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o of_o conscience_n to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n by_o all_o which_o and_o innumerable_a other_o sin_n we_o acknowledge_v good_a lord_n that_o we_o 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thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thy_o word_n may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o conversion_n edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o hearer_n enable_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o faith_n &_o fervency_n and_o with_o all_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n &_o attention_n hear_v thy_o word_n lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n give_v we_o grace_v also_o o_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n private_o by_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o own_o family_n those_o private_a duty_n which_o be_v special_o require_v on_o this_o thy_o day_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o word_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o 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perform_v our_o promise_n make_v unto_o thou_o if_o thou_o shall_v look_v to_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o outward_a action_n and_o not_o unto_o the_o inward_a truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o our_o heart_n for_o we_o have_v not_o thorough_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o save_a truth_n concern_v this_o great_a mystery_n of_o our_o salvation_n nor_o search_v and_o examine_v these_o spiritual_a evidence_n for_o the_o clear_a understanding_n of_o they_o and_o much_o less_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o they_o home_o to_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o in_o they_o we_o may_v have_v sound_a peace_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n our_o faith_n have_v be_v exceed_v weak_a in_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v christ_n and_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o and_o we_o too_o too_o negligent_a in_o use_v those_o bless_a mean_n which_o thou_o have_v gracious_o afford_v we_o for_o the_o 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only_o conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n and_o thereby_o so_o defile_v in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o we_o have_v be_v disable_v unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o make_v prone_a to_o all_o wickedness_n but_o we_o have_v also_o from_o this_o bitter_a root_n of_o original_a corruption_n bring_v forth_o continual_o those_o curse_a fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_n by_o break_v all_o and_o every_o of_o thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o life_n unto_o this_o present_a hour_n and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n while_o we_o continue_v the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n and_o when_o as_o sin_v reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o and_o we_o perform_v unto_o it_o voluntary_a and_o cheerful_a obedience_n as_o unto_o our_o king_n and_o sovereign_a but_o even_o since_o thou_o have_v gracious_o call_v we_o out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o have_v wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n some_o desire_n to_o serve_v thou_o we_o have_v often_o rebel_v against_o thou_o and_o for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a trifle_n have_v be_v allure_v to_o commit_v many_o sin_n not_o only_o through_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n but_o even_o against_o our_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n contrary_a to_o our_o general_a vow_n in_o baptism_n and_o many_o special_a promise_n which_o we_o have_v make_v unto_o thou_o upon_o sundry_a occasion_n and_o although_o thou_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o our_o be_v and_o preserve_v we_o in_o it_o by_o thy_o special_a and_o good_a providence_n and_o have_v redeem_v we_o by_o the_o death_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v worship_v and_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n yet_o lord_n we_o humble_o confess_v that_o we_o have_v be_v too_o too_o forgetful_a of_o these_o inestimable_a mercy_n neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o spend_v the_o great_a part_n of_o our_o life_n in_o pursue_v worldly_a vanity_n these_o these_o dear_a father_n have_v be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o subject_n of_o our_o thought_n the_o object_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o the_o chief_a mark_n at_o which_o we_o have_v aim_v in_o our_o most_o earnest_a endeavour_n and_o so_o have_v we_o in_o our_o understanding_n mind_v earthly_a thing_n in_o our_o heart_n affect_v they_o with_o such_o long_a desire_n and_o with_o all_o our_o strength_n pursue_v they_o in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n as_o though_o we_o have_v no_o better_a hope_n and_o have_v forget_v that_o we_o be_v pilgrim_n on_o earth_n and_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n as_o for_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n we_o have_v often_o through_o this_o eager_a pursuit_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n forget_v and_o neglect_v they_o and_o often_o have_v perform_v they_o with_o much_o coldness_n and_o formality_n weakness_n and_o weariness_n dulness_n and_o drowzinesse_n of_o heart_n and_o spirit_n while_o our_o mind_n and_o affection_n have_v be_v distract_v and_o carry_v away_o and_o our_o devotion_n and_o zeal_n cool_v and_o quench_v by_o our_o overmuch_a mind_v and_o love_v of_o earthly_a thing_n and_o though_o thou_o have_v allure_v we_o to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o more_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a service_n by_o promise_v to_o give_v we_o the_o rich_a wage_n and_o free_a reward_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n yea_o for_o the_o present_a have_v encourage_v we_o hereunto_o by_o multiply_v upon_o we_o many_o temporal_a blessing_n as_o health_n strength_n peace_n plenty_n food_n apparel_n and_o such_o like_a yet_o we_o have_v abuse_v these_o benefit_n by_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o sin_n with_o great_a security_n and_o have_v be_v make_v by_o
much_o i_o honour_v you_o for_o those_o singular_a virtue_n and_o grace_n wherewith_o god_n have_v enrich_v you_o especial_o your_o piety_n towards_o he_o and_o love_n of_o his_o truth_n much_o approve_v as_o by_o many_o other_o fruit_n so_o especial_o by_o your_o love_n to_o his_o minister_n and_o ambassador_n the_o which_o be_v ample_a matter_n for_o a_o large_a discourse_n to_o encourage_v other_o of_o your_o rank_n to_o imitation_n do_v not_o your_o modesty_n and_o humility_n attend_v and_o adorn_v all_o the_o rest_n admonish_v i_o that_o such_o praise_n of_o you_o unto_o you_o will_v be_v think_v unnecessary_a if_o not_o unpleasing_a and_o distasteful_a the_o lord_n infinite_o rich_a in_o all_o goodness_n and_o perfection_n more_o and_o more_o multiply_v all_o christian_a virtue_n and_o save_a grace_n in_o you_o both_o in_o the_o light_n and_o lustre_n whereof_o you_o shall_v be_v ever_o more_o true_o honourable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o all_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o then_o in_o the_o high_a dignity_n and_o noble_a advancement_n that_o the_o world_n can_v yield_v unto_o you_o your_o honour_n most_o oblige_v in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o humble_a service_n john_n downame_n fault_n escape_v in_o the_o treatise_n of_o security_n pag._n 6._o l._n 3._o r._n his_o mercy_n p._n 64._o l._n 9_o r._n idle_a spectator_n p._n 65._o l._n 22._o r._n opinion_n of_o our_o p._n 66._o l._n 6._o r._n against_o they_o in_o p._n 68_o l._n 22._o r._n by_o inure_v p._n 70._o l._n 28._o r._n let_v we_o watch_v p_o 83._o l._n 13._o r._n in_o the_o use_n p._n 89._o l._n 16._o r._n for_o a_o spurt_n p._n 92._o l._n 8._o r._n peace_n and_o security_n and_o l._n 20._o r._n god_n infinite_a the_o content_n of_o the_o first_o book_n jntreat_v of_o carnal_a security_n chap._n i._o of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o especial_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §_o 1._o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a pag._n 1._o §_o 2._o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n pag._n 2._o §_o 3._o that_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v prosperity_n to_o the_o beget_n in_o we_o of_o carnal_a security_n pag._n 3._o §_o 4._o the_o motive_n induce_v to_o the_o write_n of_o this_o treatise_n pag._n 3._o §_o 5._o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o distinguish_v security_n into_o several_a kind_n pag._n 3._o §_o 6._o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n pag._n 4._o §_o 7._o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o the_o original_n of_o it_o pag._n 4._o chap._n ii_o of_o carnal_a security_n and_o what_o it_o be_v §_o 1._o of_o the_o general_a part_n of_o this_o treatise_n pag._n 6._o §_o 2._o carnal_a security_n define_v pag._n 6._o §_o 3._o testimony_n of_o scripture_n show_v what_o it_o be_v pag._n 7._o §_o 4._o example_n of_o carnal_a security_n pag._n 7._o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o manifold_a cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o cause_n ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n pag._n 8._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o cause_n want_v of_o consideration_n of_o that_o we_o know_v pag._n 9_o §_o 3._o the_o three_o cause_n selfe-confidence_n pag._n 9_o §_o 4._o the_o four_o cause_n abuse_v of_o worldly_a prosperity_n pag._n 10_o §_o 5._o the_o five_o cause_n be_v customable_a sin_v pag._n 11._o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o cause_n be_v the_o present_a impunity_n of_o sinner_n pag._n 12._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o cause_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n pag._n 13._o §_o 8._o the_o eight_o cause_n the_o neglect_n or_o contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n pag._n 14._o §_o 9_o the_o nine_o cause_n hear_v the_o word_n without_o faith_n pag._n 14._o §_o 10._o the_o ten_o cause_n not_o apply_v the_o word_n preach_v pag._n 15._o §_o 11._o the_o eleven_o cause_n the_o mis-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n pag._n 16._o §_o 12._o the_o twelve_o cause_n a_o flatter_a ministry_n pag._n 16._o chap._n four_o of_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o of_o natural_a security_n which_o be_v in_o all_o man_n pag._n 18._o §_o 2._o of_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v affect_v and_o voluntary_a pag._n 19_o §_o 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a pag._n 19_o §_o 4._o of_o that_o which_o remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_v and_o how_o it_o grow_v upon_o they_o pag._n 20._o §_o 5._o of_o insensible_a and_o sensible_a security_n in_o the_o faithful_a pag._n 22._o §_o 6._o of_o the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n in_o the_o faithful_a first_o prosperity_n worldly_a or_o spiritual_a pag._n 23._o §_o 7._o the_o second_o cause_n be_v spiritual_a pride_n pag._n 24._o chap._n v._o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v §_o 1._o that_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v be_v in_o many_o thing_n alike_o pag_n 25._o §_o 2._o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v in_o the_o high_a degree_n pag._n 16._o §_o 3._o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v ordinary_o in_o the_o faithful_a and_o wicked_a and_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o cause_n pag._n 27._o §_o 4._o the_o second_o difference_n in_o their_o effect_n pag._n 28._o §_o 5._o another_o difference_n in_o their_o effect_n pag._n 30._o §_o 6._o that_o they_o differ_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n pag._n 30._o §_o 7._o that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o property_n pag._n 30._o §_o 8._o that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o time_n of_o continuance_n pag._n 32._o chap._n vi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n arise_v from_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1._o that_o the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n do_v argue_v and_o show_v the_o effect_n pag._n 32._o §_o 2._o the_o first_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n pag._n 33._o §_o 3._o the_o second_o sign_n be_v when_o we_o be_v forgetful_a of_o god_n &_o his_o attribute_n pag._n 33._o §_o 4._o the_o three_o sign_n pride_n and_o selfe-confidence_n pag._n 34._o §_o 5._o the_o four_o sign_n abuse_v of_o prosperity_n pag._n 34._o §_o 6._o the_o five_o sign_n customable_a sin_v pag._n 35._o §_o 7._o the_o sixth_o sign_n abuse_v of_o god_n patience_n and_o impenitency_n pag._n 36._o §_o 8._o the_o seven_o sign_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n pag._n 36._o §_o 9_o the_o eight_o sign_n contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n pag._n 36._o §_o 10._o the_o nine_o sign_n hear_v the_o word_n without_o faith_n pag._n 38._o §_o 11._o the_o ten_o sign_n not_o apply_v of_o the_o word_n pag._n 39_o §_o 12._o the_o eleven_o sign_n mis-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n pag._n 39_o §_o 13._o the_o twelve_o sign_n be_v to_o delight_v in_o aflatter_a ministry_n pag._n 39_o chap._n vii_o of_o eight_o other_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n arise_v from_o the_o effect_n and_o other_o argument_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o sign_n be_v not_o to_o profit_v by_o affliction_n on_o other_o pag._n 40._o §_o 2._o second_o such_o as_o be_v inflict_v on_o ourselves_o pag._n 41._o §_o 3._o the_o second_o sign_n be_v to_o have_v no_o desire_n to_o keep_v god_n commandment_n pag._n 43._o §_o 4._o second_o when_o we_o yield_v obedience_n but_o by_o fit_n pag._n 43._o §_o 5._o three_o when_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n but_o some_o part_n only_o pag._n 44._o §_o 6._o four_o when_o our_o obedience_n arise_v not_o from_o spiritual_a cause_n nor_o be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n pag._n 44._o §_o 7._o the_o three_o sign_n delay_v of_o repentance_n pag._n 45._o §_o 8._o the_o four_o sign_n be_v hypocrisy_n pag._n 46._o §_o 9_o the_o five_o be_v to_o fear_v man_n more_o than_o god_n pag._n 46._o §_o 10._o the_o sixth_o sign_n immoderate_a fear_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n pag_n 47._o §_o 11._o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v to_o run_v from_o god_n and_o to_o rest_v on_o inferior_a mean_n in_o danger_n and_o affliction_n pag._n 47._o §_o 12._o the_o eight_o sign_n be_v contempt_n of_o god_n minister_n pag._n 48._o chap._n viii_o of_o such_o reason_n as_o may_v move_v we_o to_o abhor_v carnal_a security_n and_o to_o use_v all_o mean_n either_o to_o prevent_v it_o or_o to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o §_o 1._o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o have_v our_o heart_n wrought_v unto_o the_o hatred_n of_o this_o vice_n pag._n 49._o §_o 2._o that_o christ_n have_v give_v we_o special_a warning_n
chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o reason_n to_o make_v we_o abhor_v it_o chap._n 8._o 9_o 2._o remedy_n which_o be_v either_o by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o chap._n 10._o or_o by_o use_v other_o help_n which_o be_v ten_o in_o number_n chap._n 11._o supernatural_a where_o be_v show_v lib._n 2._o 1._o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 1._o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o chap._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o which_o be_v eight_o chap._n 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o preface_n of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o special_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §._o 1_o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o supreme_a goodness_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n like_v unto_o itself_o and_o even_o out_o of_o evil_a to_o produce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o be_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o to_o poison_v and_o taint_v whatsoever_o it_o touch_v that_o though_o it_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n yea_o original_o good_a it_o make_v it_o like_o itself_o evil_a and_o sinful_a of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v god_n himself_o the_o best_a example_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v not_o only_o effect_v his_o good_a end_n by_o good_a mean_n and_o instrument_n but_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v the_o worst_a instrument_n fit_a tool_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o polish_n his_o best_a work_n and_o thus_o he_o ordinary_o use_v the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o cross_n calamity_n and_o affliction_n of_o all_o kind_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o own_o servant_n the_o purge_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o purify_n of_o they_o from_o their_o corruption_n the_o exercise_n and_o by_o exercise_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o the_o manifest_v and_o increase_v of_o their_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n thus_o he_o use_v the_o wicked_a for_o the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o child_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o his_o malicious_a tentation_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o they_o in_o faith_n love_n patience_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n after_o they_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v and_o give_v they_o victory_n in_o these_o spiritual_a conflict_n yea_o this_o chief_a goodness_n can_v make_v even_o sin_n itself_o in_o other_o to_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o execute_v his_o wise_a and_o just_a counsel_n as_o the_o malicious_a practice_n of_o josephs_n brethren_n the_o mean_n of_o his_o 8._o gen._n 45._o 5._o 7._o 8._o advancement_n and_o their_o own_o preservation_n the_o sin_n of_o absalon_n achitophel_n and_o shemei_n for_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v david_n and_o to_o humble_v 28._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 11._o &_o 16._o 10._o act._n 2._o 23._o &_o 3._o 28._o he_o for_o his_o grievous_a fall_n the_o sin_n of_o judas_n the_o scribe_n pharisy_n and_o devil_n himself_o to_o set_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o party_n a_o antidote_n against_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n and_o by_o let_v his_o servant_n slip_v into_o lesser_a sin_n he_o can_v preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v or_o be_v fall_v can_v pull_v they_o out_o of_o those_o which_o be_v great_a as_o when_o by_o the_o prick_n of_o other_o sin_n he_o let_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o out_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v most_o hateful_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o and_o when_o by_o leave_v we_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o slip_v 34._o matt._n 26._o 33._o 34._o into_o sin_n to_o make_v we_o cast_v away_o selfe-confidence_n that_o we_o may_v more_o firm_o cleave_v unto_o he_o who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §._o 2_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n not_o only_o in_o satan_n but_o principal_o in_o our_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a and_o ready_a to_o abuse_v all_o thing_n unto_o sin_n and_o out_o of_o the_o best_a premise_n to_o infer_v the_o worst_a conclusion_n and_o thus_o our_o wicked_a flesh_n abuse_v god_n save_v attribute_n unto_o sin_n as_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n more_o sin_v that_o grace_n may_v more_o abound_v his_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o work_v in_o we_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o by_o defer_v our_o repentance_n to_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n his_o justice_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n which_o shall_v above_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o afraid_a to_o displease_v he_o because_o he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o flesh_n abuse_v to_o make_v man_n to_o despair_v of_o 13._o ezech._n 33._o 10_o 11_o esa_n 22._o 12_o 13._o all_o grace_n or_o future_a good_a and_o therefore_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o present_a delight_n of_o sin_n say_v with_o the_o epicure_n let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o 32._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o especial_o and_o most_o ordinary_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n abuse_v god_n temporal_a benefit_n unto_o evil_n which_o be_v original_o good_a be_v unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o use_n of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n good_a to_o those_o who_o use_v they_o well_o and_o evil_a unto_o those_o that_o abuse_v they_o unto_o sin_n and_o of_o this_o kind_n be_v worldly_a prosperity_n with_o all_o earthly_a benefit_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n immunity_n from_o danger_n and_o such_o like_a the_o which_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n abuse_v for_o the_o rob_n of_o our_o soul_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o they_o with_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n as_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n pride_n profaneness_n neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n ordinance_n tyranny_n oppression_n cruelty_n with_o innumerable_a other_o of_o this_o part._n christian_n warfare_n 2._o part._n hellish_a brood_n as_o elsewhere_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v §._o 3_o that_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v prosperity_n to_o the_o be_v get_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o but_o especial_o among_o and_o above_o the_o rest_n do_v our_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v this_o worldly_a prosperity_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o beget_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o other_o wickedness_n whereby_o man_n heart_n be_v empty_v of_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o true_a wisdom_n be_v make_v capable_a and_o fit_a to_o receive_v all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o to_o run_v in_o a_o headlong_a course_n into_o all_o kind_n of_o horrible_a and_o hellish_a impiety_n of_o which_o we_o have_v too_o lamentable_a experience_n in_o these_o our_o day_n wherein_o few_o make_v conscience_n of_o any_o sin_n not_o punishable_a by_o humane_a law_n which_o offer_v unto_o they_o either_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n as_o neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n bitter_a curse_v blasphemous_a swear_v profanation_n of_o god_n sabbath_n cruelty_n oppression_n bribery_n extorsion_n whoredom_n drunkenness_n fraud_n usury_n deceitful_a deal_v and_o matchless_a pride_n show_v especial_o in_o shameless_a and_o monstrous_a fashion_n of_o apparel_n whereby_o woman_n be_v transform_v into_o man_n and_o man_n into_o woman_n and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o these_o mischief_n but_o carnal_a security_n whereby_o man_n bless_v themselves_o in_o their_o wicked_a course_n and_o put_v far_o from_o they_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o together_o with_o they_o their_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o from_o whence_o do_v this_o security_n arise_v and_o spring_v but_o from_o our_o abundance_n of_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n long_a prosperity_n peace_n and_o plenty_n abuse_v by_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n which_o make_v man_n to_o forget_v god_n because_o they_o find_v
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they_o they_o do_v not_o alone_o stop_v the_o voice_n and_o cry_n of_o their_o conscience_n with_o the_o loud_a clamour_n of_o their_o tumultuous_a lust_n and_o passion_n but_o put_v to_o silence_v all_o that_o will_v admonish_v they_o of_o their_o wicked_a course_n with_o their_o impudence_n in_o sin_v they_o harden_v their_o forehead_n against_o all_o reproof_n and_o fly_v in_o their_o face_n who_o reprehend_v their_o wickedness_n they_o shut_v their_o 12._o esa_n 6._o 9_o zach._n 7._o 11_o 12._o eye_n that_o they_o may_v not_o see_v god_n judgement_n and_o stop_v their_o ear_n that_o they_o may_v not_o hear_v of_o they_o either_o as_o they_o be_v threaten_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n or_o inflict_v on_o impenitent_a sinner_n like_v unto_o themselves_o yea_o they_o stupefy_v their_o sense_n that_o they_o have_v no_o feel_n of_o they_o but_o can_v outface_v their_o own_o punishment_n and_o even_o laugh_v when_o they_o be_v lash_v with_o god_n whip_n and_o though_o all_o 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unregenerate_a it_o continue_v in_o it_o full_a strength_n whole_o possess_v and_o corrupt_v the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o deprive_v they_o utter_o of_o god_n fear_n of_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o either_o threaten_v and_o imminent_a or_o else_o already_o inflict_v and_o impose_v in_o these_o it_o reign_v and_o rule_v without_o resistance_n as_o a_o king_n and_o sovereign_a unto_o who_o they_o yield_v peaceable_a and_o quiet_a obedience_n keep_v all_o in_o peace_n without_o any_o fear_n or_o disturbance_n and_o as_o satan_n viceroy_n subiect_v all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o soul_n unto_o his_o rule_n and_o government_n so_o as_o quiet_o and_o without_o fear_n they_o do_v his_o will_n according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o our_o saviour_n when_o a_o strong_a man_n arm_v keep_v his_o house_n all_o that_o he_o possess_v be_v in_o peace_n or_o if_o the_o conscience_n be_v awake_v and_o 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hasten_v his_o judgement_n do_v strike_v the_o conscience_n with_o such_o horror_n and_o fear_n and_o so_o vex_v and_o torment_v it_o with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o apprehension_n of_o his_o wrath_n that_o security_n be_v not_o able_a by_o all_o the_o former_a mean_n to_o bring_v or_o keep_v it_o asleep_a or_o to_o stop_v and_o quiet_v the_o loud_a cry_n thereof_o in_o which_o case_n it_o be_v force_v to_o give_v place_n and_o to_o yield_v over_o the_o regency_n of_o such_o torment_a wretch_n to_o his_o adversary_n and_o opposite_a hellish_a desperation_n which_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o in_o nothing_o but_o this_o in_o that_o it_o be_v alike_o faithful_a servant_n to_o their_o great_a governor_n satan_n hold_v man_n firm_o though_o after_o a_o rough_a manner_n as_o his_o vassal_n and_o slave_n to_o do_v his_o will_n till_o have_v finish_v their_o work_n they_o receive_v the_o wage_n of_o hell_n torment_n and_o endless_a destruction_n §._o 4_o of_o that_o carnal_a security_n 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security_n in_o subjection_n and_o then_o the_o christian_a make_v conscience_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o with_o all_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n avoyd_v all_o tentation_n cause_n and_o occasion_n that_o may_v allure_v or_o draw_v he_o unto_o wickedness_n then_o he_o daily_o renu_v his_o repentance_n and_o labour_v diligent_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v make_v 12._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o phil._n 2._o 12._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o his_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v work_v out_o his_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o by_o his_o own_o and_o other_o fall_n be_v make_v more_o careful_a to_o look_v unto_o his_o stand_n sometime_o security_n get_v the_o upper_a hand_n and_o give_v god_n fear_n the_o foil_n so_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o sense_n and_o feeling_n it_o grow_v cold_a and_o languish_a and_o very_o faint_o and_o remiss_o exercise_v itself_o in_o its_o action_n and_o operation_n and_o then_o the_o 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conscience_n in_o use_v all_o mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v obtain_v and_o secure_o enjoy_v they_o then_o he_o stick_v not_o to_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n incite_v he_o to_o return_v to_o his_o former_a holy_a course_n and_o restrain_v he_o from_o sin_n whereby_o he_o grieve_v this_o holy_a guest_n and_o be_v he_o not_o most_o gracious_a without_o respect_n of_o desert_n will_v soon_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n then_o he_o begin_v to_o neglect_v the_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n and_o his_o former_a care_n in_o often_o renew_v his_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o renew_v the_o condition_n thereof_o faith_n and_o repentance_n then_o he_o grow_v careless_a and_o negligent_a in_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n prayer_n communion_n with_o the_o faithful_a and_o holy_a conference_n whereby_o they_o be_v mutual_a help_n to_o stir_v 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not_o by_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v make_v rich_a and_o fertile_a and_o sow_v not_o in_o they_o the_o good_a seed_n of_o god_n word_n which_o will_v bring_v forth_o in_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n §._o 2_o of_o some_o special_a grace_n whereof_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v us._n more_o particular_o our_o light_n of_o knowledge_n will_v soon_o grow_v dim_a if_o we_o secure_o content_v ourselves_o with_o that_o we_o have_v and_o do_v not_o more_o illuminate_v our_o understanding_n by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n word_n from_o which_o as_o the_o light_n of_o the_o moon_n from_o the_o sun_n it_o be_v first_o borrow_v or_o else_o if_o it_o remain_v quick_a and_o sharp_a in_o theory_n and_o speculation_n it_o will_v wax_v vain_a and_o unprofitable_a in_o respect_n of_o use_n and_o no_o way_n further_o but_o rather_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n our_o faith_n will_v become_v faint_a if_o through_o security_n we_o careless_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o hear_v 5._o rom._n 10._o 17._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o read_v pray_v etc._n etc._n see_v it_o be_v nurse_v and_o cherish_v by_o the_o same_o mean_n by_o which_o it_o be_v breed_v and_o bear_v in_o us._n our_o love_n will_v wax_v cold_a and_o fruitless_a if_o we_o grow_v secure_a and_o sluggish_a with_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n neglect_v to_o see_v and_o seek_v the_o face_n of_o our_o belove_a in_o 6._o cant._n 5._o 2._o 6._o the_o use_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n to_o harken_v to_o his_o voice_n not_o meditate_v on_o his_o infinite_a love_n wherewith_o he_o have_v love_v we_o upon_o which_o cool_v of_o our_o affection_n towards_o he_o he_o will_v withdraw_v himself_o and_o hide_v from_o we_o his_o love_a countenance_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v also_o lose_v the_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o his_o love_n in_o our_o heart_n till_o we_o have_v shake_v off_o our_o carnal_a security_n and_o have_v diligent_o seek_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n our_o affiance_n in_o god_n will_v soon_o languish_v if_o we_o either_o secure_o flatter_v ourselves_o with_o a_o conceit_n that_o we_o be_v out_o of_o danger_n or_o have_v strength_n in_o our_o own_o hand_n to_o prevent_v or_o overcome_v it_o neither_o can_v we_o catch_v sure_o hold_v of_o this_o staff_n of_o our_o strength_n till_o we_o see_v what_o need_n we_o have_v of_o it_o and_o have_v cast_v out_o of_o our_o hand_n the_o brittle_a reed_n of_o our_o own_o ability_n our_o fear_n of_o god_n will_v quick_o fail_v and_o give_v place_n if_o we_o nourish_v security_n which_o be_v a_o utter_a enemy_n and_o opposite_a unto_o it_o
for_o contraty_n without_o mean_a can_v be_v in_o their_o strength_n and_o vigour_n in_o the_o same_o subject_n at_o the_o same_o time_n and_o if_o we_o neglect_v through_o this_o security_n the_o mean_n and_o cause_n of_o god_n fear_n as_o the_o meditate_v on_o his_o power_n presence_n and_o providence_n his_o mercy_n justice_n goodness_n truth_n it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o itself_o will_v decay_v in_o us._n our_o patience_n will_v be_v enfeeble_v when_o as_o we_o presume_v that_o we_o be_v safe_a from_o all_o trial_n and_o tentation_n or_o secure_o rest_v on_o our_o own_o strength_n as_o sufficient_a to_o overcome_v they_o we_o have_v neglect_v to_o gather_v argument_n of_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n against_o the_o day_n of_o affliction_n final_o our_o prayer_n will_v grow_v cold_a and_o formal_a unchearfull_a and_o heartless_a when_o by_o our_o security_n we_o be_v make_v insensible_a of_o our_o want_n and_o be_v in_o no_o fear_n of_o approach_v evil_n §._o 3_o that_o god_n spirit_n will_v not_o dwell_v in_o a_o secure_a heart_n and_o as_o this_o security_n deprive_v we_o of_o all_o save_a grace_n so_o also_o of_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o they_o for_o 19_o 1._o thes_n 5._o 19_o it_o cause_v we_o through_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n to_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n either_o persuade_v we_o to_o the_o preformance_n of_o good_a duty_n or_o to_o shun_v and_o avoid_v vice_n and_o sin_n while_o we_o neglect_v to_o put_v in_o practice_n the_o thing_n unto_o which_o it_o move_v we_o and_o so_o vex_v 30._o eph._n 4._o 30._o and_o grieve_v this_o holy_a guest_n we_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n and_o willing_a to_o depart_v from_o us._n for_o as_o security_n make_v way_n for_o the_o evil_a spirit_n to_o enter_v into_o our_o heart_n when_o as_o it_o sweep_v it_o clean_o of_o all_o virtue_n and_o garnish_v it_o with_o vice_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n so_o it_o make_v the_o good_a spirit_n to_o remove_v and_o depart_v be_v in_o all_o thing_n most_o opposite_a unto_o it_o and_o as_o the_o fire_n be_v extinguish_v when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o blow_v and_o cherish_v it_o or_o if_o we_o stop_v the_o vent_n so_o as_o it_o can_v flame_v out_o and_o smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n so_o we_o do_v extinguish_v the_o fire_n of_o god_n spirit_n when_o through_o security_n we_o neglect_v to_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v nourish_v or_o will_v not_o let_v it_o blaze_n and_o flame_n out_o in_o the_o action_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n §._o 4_o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o eternal_a happiness_n neither_o do_v it_o only_o deprive_v we_o of_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n but_o also_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o this_o crown_n and_o garland_n 21._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 23_o 24._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o &_o 3._o 21._o of_o everlasting_a blessedness_n be_v not_o promise_v to_o slothful_a loiterer_n but_o unto_o they_o that_o strive_v for_o it_o to_o wrestler_n that_o contend_v for_o mastery_n to_o runner_n that_o run_v in_o the_o spiritual_a race_n that_o hold_v out_o to_o the_o end_n to_o those_o that_o fight_v in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n and_o never_o give_v over_o the_o field_n till_o they_o have_v obtain_v victory_n this_o gate_n of_o life_n be_v not_o open_v to_o those_o that_o slothful_o sit_v still_o and_o secure_o content_v themselves_o with_o their_o present_a state_n not_o care_v whether_o they_o go_v in_o or_o no_o but_o unto_o those_o that_o strive_v 12._o matth._n 7._o 13._o &_o 11._o 12._o to_o enter_v into_o it_o and_o use_v a_o kind_n of_o holy_a violence_n that_o they_o may_v press_v in_o and_o not_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o be_v put_v back_o salvation_n belong_v not_o to_o those_o who_o be_v careless_a and_o secure_a in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v have_v but_o to_o such_o as_o work_v it_o out_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a these_o marriage_n joy_n be_v not_o prepare_v for_o such_o foolish_a 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o virgin_n as_o sleep_v in_o security_n and_o take_v no_o care_n to_o be_v find_v in_o readiness_n but_o for_o the_o wise_a who_o not_o know_v when_o the_o bridegroom_n 10._o matth._n 25._o 10._o will_v come_v do_v stand_v upon_o their_o watch_n and_o have_v their_o lamp_n of_o faith_n clear_o burn_v and_o give_v out_o the_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o therefore_o 26._o nemo_fw-la duri_fw-la cordis_fw-la salutem_fw-la unquam_fw-la adeptus_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n bernard_n ad_fw-la eugen._n lib._n 1._o ezech._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o as_o one_o say_v there_o be_v never_o any_o of_o a_o hard_a and_o secure_a heart_n that_o obtain_v salvation_n unless_o god_n have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o have_v take_v away_o his_o stony_a heart_n from_o he_o and_o give_v he_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v §._o 5_o that_o carnal_a security_n expose_v we_o to_o positive_a evil_n and_o first_o to_o all_o danger_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o all_o good_a in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o beside_o this_o privation_n of_o good_a it_o do_v also_o expose_v we_o positive_o to_o all_o evil_a as_o first_o it_o make_v we_o subject_a to_o all_o danger_n and_o that_o in_o diverse_a respect_n first_o meritorious_o and_o deserve_o it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v shade_v under_o the_o wing_n of_o his_o providence_n who_o have_v no_o awful_a respect_n of_o his_o presence_n but_o be_v careless_a and_o unconscionable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n second_o because_o they_o be_v improvident_a and_o negligent_a in_o the_o use_n of_o any_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v prevent_v either_o prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o protection_n or_o repentance_n for_o sin_n which_o have_v endanger_v they_o to_o god_n judgement_n or_o christian_a prudence_n in_o forecast_v what_o evil_n may_v befall_v they_o or_o if_o they_o happen_v how_o they_o may_v prevent_v they_o in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v no_o more_o strange_a for_o secure_a man_n to_o fall_v into_o mischief_n then_o to_o see_v a_o man_n who_o have_v blindfolded_a himself_o and_o run_v he_o care_v not_o whither_o with_o headlong_a haste_n or_o that_o walk_v in_o his_o sleep_n to_o stumble_v at_o block_n in_o his_o way_n or_o to_o fall_v into_o pit_n and_o ditch_n three_o because_o they_o always_o lie_v open_a unto_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o encourage_v they_o with_o their_o secure_a carelessness_n to_o set_v upon_o they_o because_o before_o the_o assault_n they_o be_v sure_a of_o victory_n four_o because_o give_v themselves_o to_o sloth_n and_o ease_n they_o neglect_v to_o buckle_v the_o christian_a armour_n upon_o they_o whereby_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o resist_v their_o enemy_n in_o the_o day_n of_o conflict_n and_o last_o because_o they_o who_o through_o security_n be_v destitute_a of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n endanger_v themselves_o to_o all_o thing_n else_o which_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v and_o howsoever_o they_o be_v void_a of_o all_o fear_n in_o the_o time_n of_o prosperity_n yet_o when_o the_o thing_n they_o never_o fear_v fall_n upon_o they_o they_o be_v so_o amaze_v and_o astonish_v with_o approach_a danger_n and_o so_o deprive_v of_o all_o courage_n to_o resist_v or_o counsel_n to_o avoid_v they_o that_o they_o do_v through_o excessive_a fear_n inevitable_o 407._o nunquam_fw-la secura_fw-la debet_fw-la esse_fw-la foelicitas_fw-la quia_fw-la periculosiora_fw-la sunt_fw-la animo_fw-la secura_fw-la quam_fw-la corpori_fw-la adversa_fw-la etc._n etc._n aug._n in_o sent._n t._n 3._o c._n 1059._o qui_fw-la praesumit_fw-la minus_fw-la veretur_fw-la minus_fw-la praecavet_fw-la plus_fw-la periclitatur_fw-la etc._n etc._n tertul._n de_fw-fr cultu_fw-la foemin_fw-fr pag._n 407._o fall_v into_o many_o of_o they_o which_o they_o may_v have_v escape_v if_o they_o have_v fear_v seasonable_o and_o provident_o foresee_v they_o before_o they_o happen_v in_o which_o respect_n one_o say_v that_o our_o prosperity_n ought_v never_o to_o be_v secure_a because_o security_n be_v more_o dangerous_a to_o our_o mind_n than_o adversity_n to_o our_o body_n for_o thing_n prosperous_a do_v first_o corrupt_v we_o before_o those_o which_o be_v adverse_a can_v break_v and_o hurt_v us._n and_o another_o father_n give_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o danger_n because_o he_o that_o secure_o presume_v fear_v not_o and_o so_o be_v less_o cautelous_a and_o provident_a and_o thereby_o more_o apt_a to_o fall_v into_o danger_n fear_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o health_n and_o safety_n and_o presumption_n the_o impediment_n of_o fear_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v more_o profitable_a if_o we_o fear_v that_o we_o may_v fall_v for_o by_o fear_v we_o shall_v take_v
outward_a and_o inward_a defilement_n of_o sin_n wash_v thyself_o therefore_o yea_o bathe_v and_o dive_v thyself_o in_o they_o whereby_o as_o thou_o shall_v be_v certain_o assure_v that_o thou_o be_v wash_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a laver_n and_o fountain_n of_o thy_o saviour_n blood_n so_o shall_v thou_o find_v these_o water_n of_o repentance_n notable_a help_n and_o mean_n to_o cleanse_v thou_o from_o the_o corruption_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n drench_v but_o thyself_o in_o they_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o thou_o shall_v drown_v they_o for_o though_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v live_v water_n and_o help_v to_o preserve_v thou_o yet_o they_o will_v stifle_v and_o choke_v thy_o sinful_a corruption_n though_o like_o the_o water_n appoint_v for_o the_o trial_n of_o 28._o num._n 3._o 27_o 28._o jealousy_n they_o will_v make_v thou_o fruitful_a yet_o they_o will_v cause_v thy_o sin_n to_o rot_v and_o perish_v work_v diverse_o upon_o diverse_a subject_n worldly_n sorrow_n indeed_o cause_v death_n because_o it_o do_v not_o conjoin_v but_o sever_v thou_o from_o christ_n thy_o life_n it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o joy_n whereof_o be_v mortal_a and_o therefore_o much_o more_o must_v its_o grief_n need_v be_v mortal_a it_o look_v not_o to_o heaven_n but_o to_o the_o earth_n not_o draw_v to_o god_n but_o drive_v thou_o from_o he_o it_o respect_v punishment_n and_o not_o sin_n and_o lament_v more_o the_o loss_n of_o earthly_a trifle_n then_o of_o god_n love_n and_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o therefore_o when_o this_o bitterness_n be_v thrust_v upon_o thou_o by_o thy_o corrupt_a flesh_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o child_n of_o the_o prophet_n that_o there_o be_v death_n in_o the_o pot_n and_o sin_n in_o such_o sorrow_n for_o which_o grief_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o further_a grieve_v mistake_v not_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o true_a repentance_n .._o let_v not_o these_o muddy_a tear_n come_v into_o thy_o eye_n which_o will_v but_o dim_a and_o dazzle_v the_o sight_n of_o faith_n so_o as_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v thy_o saviour_n but_o labour_n after_o that_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o which_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v unpleasant_a to_o thy_o carnal_a taste_n yet_o thou_o shall_v find_v it_o wholesome_a though_o not_o so_o toothsome_a if_o not_o delightful_a meat_n yet_o at_o least_o profitable_a physic_n which_o by_o purge_v away_o the_o corrupt_a humour_n of_o sin_n will_v help_v to_o preserve_v thy_o spiritual_a health_n and_o life_n yea_o in_o truth_n my_o soul_n thou_o shall_v upon_o good_a experience_n find_v this_o repentance_n not_o only_o good_a and_o profitable_a but_o also_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a cause_v thou_o to_o possess_v and_o enjoy_v thyself_o with_o much_o peace_n and_o patience_n §._o sect._n 2_o motive_n to_o 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misery_n and_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o deliverance_n four_o consider_v the_o mean_n which_o he_o use_v to_o effect_v this_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n namely_o by_o humble_v himself_o in_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n and_o unite_n it_o in_o a_o substantial_a and_o inseparable_a union_n unto_o his_o divine_a nature_n that_o so_o he_o may_v in_o our_o stead_n do_v and_o suffer_v whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n five_o consider_v the_o manner_n of_o effect_v this_o great_a work_n or_o the_o mean_n which_o he_o use_v that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o namely_o by_o offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n as_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o suffer_v in_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n all_o those_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n as_o all_o the_o misery_n of_o his_o life_n poverty_n and_o mean_a birth_n flight_n from_o his_o enemy_n the_o 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and_o patient_o suffer_v for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o 2._o psal_n 100_o 2._o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n so_o that_o we_o be_v now_o his_o by_o a_o treble_a right_n for_o he_o have_v make_v we_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v his_o even_o his_o home-born_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o our_o birth_n and_o be_v he_o preserve_v we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v and_o so_o we_o be_v his_o hire_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o all_o love_n and_o duty_n for_o the_o rich_a wage_n of_o his_o bounteous_a benefit_n and_o final_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o mortal_a enemy_n by_o give_v for_o we_o not_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o thing_n but_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o precious_a blood_n as_o a_o price_n to_o satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v no_o more_o our_o own_o but_o 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o he_o by_o the_o law_n of_o redemption_n what_o then_o remain_v but_o that_o we_o yield_v unto_o our_o saviour_n his_o own_o right_n which_o he_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v and_o see_v he_o have_v give_v a_o price_n for_o we_o which_o be_v of_o ten_o thousand_o yea_o infinite_a time_n more_o value_n than_o his_o purchase_n o_o let_v we_o not_o defraud_v he_o of_o his_o bargain_n but_o devote_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n whole_o to_o he_o that_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o by_o our_o service_n and_o be_v sorry_a that_o we_o have_v no_o more_o to_o give_v unto_o he_o we_o owe_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o before_o by_o right_a of_o creation_n but_o by_o our_o sin_n rob_v he_o of_o his_o due_n by_o sell_v ourselves_o over_o to_o satan_n as_o his_o slave_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o now_o he_o have_v again_o make_v we_o his_o own_o by_o give_v himself_o as_o the_o price_n 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