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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 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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 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the_o fountain_n with_o unbelief_n it_o be_v not_o our_o unworthiness_n can_v keep_v they_o from_o us._n final_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v daily_a and_o continual_o assault_v we_o and_o the_o chief_a mean_n to_o repel_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o their_o tentation_n be_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n which_o in_o it_o 16._o eph._n 6._o 16._o self_n be_v not_o so_o impenetrable_a and_o of_o high_a proof_n be_v it_o not_o strengthen_v and_o make_v effectual_a to_o preserve_v we_o by_o christ_n mediation_n but_o that_o it_o be_v often_o 32._o luk._n 22._o 32._o much_o batter_v and_o bruise_v in_o the_o conflict_n of_o tentation_n and_o therefore_o see_v their_o malice_n never_o cease_v which_o make_v this_o shield_n of_o faith_n always_o necessary_a and_o their_o daily_a assault_n do_v cause_n it_o to_o be_v of_o daily_a use_n it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o let_v no_o day_n pass_v without_o reviue_v and_o renew_v it_o that_o we_o may_v by_o such_o mean_n as_o god_n 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and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o heal_v the_o wound_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v make_v by_o apply_v christ_n with_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n and_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v in_o he_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n now_o the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o application_n of_o these_o benefit_n may_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v it_o against_o doubt_v and_o incredulity_n do_v either_o respect_n meditation_n or_o action_n we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o eternal_a and_o immutable_a free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n of_o god_n even_o before_o we_o be_v create_v and_o after_o that_o by_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n which_o move_v he_o to_o give_v his_o best_a belove_a to_o the_o death_n for_o we_o and_o from_o hence_o conclude_v for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o he_o will_v never_o 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grace_n which_o be_v free_a and_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n upon_o no_o condition_n of_o work_n or_o worthiness_n but_o only_o of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n six_o on_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a exclude_v none_o though_o never_o so_o sinful_a and_o unworthy_a if_o they_o will_v thankful_o receive_v they_o as_o they_o be_v free_o offer_v and_o apply_v they_o to_o themselves_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n seventh_o we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o sacrament_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n whereby_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o as_o it_o be_v into_o our_o hand_n christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o of_o his_o most_o infallible_a oath_n whereby_o he_o have_v confirm_v his_o promise_n unto_o we_o as_o also_o of_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v inward_o seal_v unto_o we_o our_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n 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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 in_o the_o integrity_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o yield_v obedience_n to_o any_o of_o god_n commandment_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o because_o he_o require_v our_o obedience_n unto_o they_o than_o will_v we_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n and_o reason_n obey_v all_o the_o rest_n see_v he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o alike_o and_o by_o the_o same_o divine_a authority_n bind_v we_o to_o one_o as_o well_o as_o to_o another_o and_o upon_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n james_n doubt_v not_o to_o affirm_v that_o he_o who_o break_v any_o one_o commandment_n be_v guilty_a of_o 11._o jam._n 2._o 10_o 11._o all_o though_o he_o keep_v all_o the_o rest_n for_o he_o that_o say_v do_v not_o commit_v adultery_n say_v also_o do_v not_o
next_o unto_o faith_n upon_o 37._o luk._n 24._o 37._o which_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o preach_v in_o his_o name_n a_o duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o all_o and_o be_v never_o unseasonable_a always_o necessary_a a_o evangelicall_a grace_n and_o chief_a fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o which_o it_o live_v without_o which_o it_o be_v dead_a so_o that_o as_o faith_n be_v the_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o in_o who_o we_o live_v so_o repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o judge_v of_o the_o hide_a root_n but_o by_o the_o outward_a fruit_n be_v the_o life_n of_o this_o life_n as_o faith_n be_v the_o only_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a so_o repentance_n as_o a_o counter-bond_n assure_v unto_o we_o this_o assurance_n &_o by_o a_o sensible_a infallibility_n &_o outward_a evidence_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o perform_v this_o condition_n of_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apprehend_v all_o the_o promise_n by_o faith_n unfeigned_a now_o that_o thou_o may_v o_o my_o soul_n proceed_v in_o some_o order_n what_o be_v this_o repentance_n but_o a_o evangelicall_a and_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o thy_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n apply_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o his_o instrument_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o inflame_v thy_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n do_v make_v thou_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v to_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n as_o the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n to_o hate_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n offer_v unto_o thou_o grace_n and_o pardon_n by_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n and_o no_o natural_a endowment_n which_o come_v by_o inheritance_n or_o else_o procure_v by_o thy_o own_o purchase_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n who_o give_v unto_o thou_o all_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n prevent_v thou_o when_o thou_o do_v never_o so_o much_o as_o think_v of_o it_o by_o put_v into_o thy_o mind_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o and_o into_o thy_o heart_n some_o desire_n of_o receive_v it_o prepare_v and_o fit_v thou_o for_o it_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n work_v humiliation_n contrition_n and_o legal_a sorrow_n and_o fit_v thy_o mind_n and_o will_n that_o they_o may_v consent_v and_o obey_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n outward_a in_o the_o word_n and_o inward_a in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n work_v it_o first_o in_o thou_o by_o change_v the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o turn_v they_o from_o sin_n unto_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n coworking_a with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v continue_v renew_v and_o increase_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o and_o perfect_v thy_o repentance_n in_o the_o part_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o which_o himself_o begin_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o repent_v he_o strike_v our_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o relent_v by_o sound_a contrition_n before_o these_o rock_n will_v yield_v any_o water_n of_o true_a repentance_n it_o be_v he_o that_o pour_v the_o spirit_n 25._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o act._n 5._o 31_o &_o 11._o 18._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 25._o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n before_o they_o can_v lament_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o that_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o it_o remission_n of_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o turn_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o he_o first_o turn_v unto_o thou_o nor_o weep_v bitter_o with_o peter_n till_o he_o thaw_v thy_o freeze_a heart_n by_o reflect_v upon_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a countenance_n yea_o when_o he_o turn_v thou_o can_v not_o turn_v till_o he_o turn_v his_o face_n turn_v also_o thy_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v run_v away_o with_o fear_n and_o never_o look_v back_o that_o thou_o may_v behold_v his_o gracious_a countenance_n promise_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o his_o stretch_v out_o arm_n to_o receive_v thou_o unto_o grace_n and_o favour_n sure_o say_v the_o church_n after_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v and_o after_o that_o 21._o jer._n 31._o 19_o lam._n 5._o 21._o i_o be_v instruct_v i_o smite_v upon_o my_o thigh_n no_o man_n can_v sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n nor_o resolve_v to_o forsake_v they_o but_o he_o that_o hate_v they_o nor_o any_o hate_v they_o but_o they_o who_o love_n god_n nor_o any_o love_v he_o who_o heart_n he_o first_o inflame_v not_o by_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o us._n neither_o do_v he_o work_v alone_o but_o together_o with_o his_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o this_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o work_v our_o adamantine_a heart_n to_o this_o relent_a softness_n and_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n which_o be_v behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v draw_v out_o of_o our_o eye_n the_o brinish_a water_n of_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o repentance_n both_o as_o he_o procure_v it_o by_o the_o meritorious_a virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o work_v it_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n apply_v by_o faith_n he_o injoin_v his_o apostle_n to_o preach_v repentance_n in_o his_o name_n final_o 47._o luk._n 24._o 47._o it_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o warm_v our_o cold_a heart_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o hot_a blood_n that_o issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n cause_v they_o to_o send_v up_o into_o our_o head_n these_o salt_n yet_o sweet_a water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o distil_v by_o our_o eye_n and_o in_o trickle_a tear_n drop_v from_o our_o cheek_n this_o wind_n of_o the_o spirit_n must_v blow_v upon_o we_o yea_o must_v blow_v into_o we_o before_o we_o can_v return_v unto_o god_n one_o sigh_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v god_n be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o thy_o repentance_n rob_v he_o of_o no_o part_n of_o his_o due_n but_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o work_n which_o though_o he_o can_v effect_v by_o his_o sole_a immediate_a power_n yet_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v in_o it_o many_o subordinate_a cause_n mean_n and_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o thou_o as_o ministerial_a and_o help_a cause_n namely_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n who_o in_o this_o work_n be_v co-labourer_n with_o christ_n send_v by_o he_o to_o open_a man_n eye_n and_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n beget_v they_o to_o god_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o word_n so_o likewise_o instrumental_a cause_n which_o be_v inward_a precedent_n and_o immediate_a as_o save_v knowledge_n show_v the_o way_n to_o repentance_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a love_n and_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n especial_o the_o last_o and_o general_a judgement_n at_o 30._o act._n 17._o 30._o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n or_o else_o outward_a which_o either_o lead_n and_o draw_v or_o else_o move_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v many_o instrument_n and_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o it_o as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n which_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o and_o of_o the_o 7._o esa_n 55._o 7._o gospel_n which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o by_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o cross_n 4._o psal_n 119._o 71._o luk._n 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 2._o 4._o and_o affliction_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n either_o promise_v or_o bestow_v the_o move_a and_o persuade_v cause_n be_v innumerable_a as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o
diligent_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o apply_v it_o unto_o thyself_o for_o this_o end_n the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n for_o thy_o humiliation_n and_o the_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n that_o thou_o may_v love_v god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v thou_o and_o forgive_v thou_o so_o great_a a_o debt_n and_o testify_v this_o love_n by_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n have_v god_n mercy_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a draw_v thou_o to_o repentance_n and_o have_v thou_o be_v offend_v with_o thyself_o because_o thou_o have_v offend_v thy_o god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o thou_o so_o many_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n have_v thou_o make_v right_a use_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o careful_a to_o please_v he_o and_o of_o his_o chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o fearful_a to_o offend_v he_o have_v thy_o sorrow_n in_o any_o good_a measure_n be_v suitable_a to_o thy_o sin_n and_o have_v thou_o more_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n then_o the_o punishment_n the_o guilt_n then_o the_o smart_n and_o in_o this_o respect_n chief_o because_o thou_o have_v by_o they_o dishonour_v thy_o god_n rather_o than_o for_o the_o misery_n which_o they_o have_v bring_v upon_o thyself_o have_v thou_o bewail_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o those_o most_o of_o all_o whereunto_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o not_o only_o thy_o sin_n of_o gross_a commission_n but_o also_o thy_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o the_o want_n and_o imperfection_n of_o thy_o best_a action_n have_v thou_o be_v affect_v with_o god_n judgement_n and_o with_o those_o most_o of_o all_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o touch_v thou_o rather_o than_o thy_o sinful_a flesh_n have_v the_o smart_n of_o thy_o sore_n be_v such_o that_o nothing_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
light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n whereby_o we_o have_v be_v instruct_v counsel_v admonish_v reprove_v comfort_v in_o all_o good_a course_n by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n and_o withdraw_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o denunciation_n of_o his_o curse_n and_o terrible_a threaten_n yea_o notwithstanding_o the_o lord_n have_v encourage_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o cheerful_o with_o the_o liberal_a wage_n of_o present_a blessing_n and_o dis-heartened_n we_o from_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n by_o cause_v we_o to_o feel_v the_o smart_n of_o his_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o it_o be_v a_o profitable_a course_n to_o keep_v a_o catalogue_n or_o register_n of_o our_o special_a sin_n and_o the_o manifold_a fruit_n which_o will_v arise_v of_o it_o and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o examine_v ourselves_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o number_n and_o quantity_n and_o the_o heinousness_n and_o quality_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o because_o our_o observation_n be_v slight_a our_o memory_n short_a and_o notable_a to_o recount_v and_o recall_v they_o when_o we_o most_o need_v to_o have_v they_o in_o our_o sight_n and_o because_o we_o oftentimes_o be_v interrupt_v in_o this_o exercise_n by_o many_o distraction_n it_o shall_v be_v a_o profitable_a course_n if_o we_o will_v when_o we_o be_v best_a at_o leisure_n and_o most_o fit_a for_o this_o exercise_n and_o especial_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o humiliation_n examine_v ourselves_o thorough_o and_o serious_o according_a to_o every_o one_o of_o the_o commandment_n in_o the_o order_n before_o prescribe_v and_o as_o we_o go_v take_v a_o catalogue_n of_o all_o the_o sin_n that_o we_o can_v with_o deliberate_a study_n call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n not_o in_o the_o particular_a act_n which_o be_v often_o reiterated_a be_v innumerable_a but_o in_o their_o several_a kind_n and_o for_o our_o more_o distinct_a and_o orderly_a proceed_n herein_o we_o may_v consider_v how_o we_o have_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o our_o several_a age_n state_n and_o calling_n in_o our_o childhood_n youth_n mature_a and_o old_a age_n how_o towards_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o how_o before_o we_o be_v call_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n and_o how_o since_o we_o be_v call_v and_o enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n how_o in_o this_o and_o how_o in_o that_o passage_n of_o our_o life_n how_o when_o we_o be_v child_n under_o government_n of_o our_o parent_n and_o how_o since_o we_o be_v parent_n and_o governor_n of_o other_o which_o when_o we_o have_v at_o once_o or_o sundry_a time_n draw_v and_o enlarge_v as_o afterward_o upon_o occasion_n our_o sin_n come_v to_o our_o remembrance_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a help_n not_o only_o for_o the_o begin_n of_o sound_a repentance_n but_o also_o for_o the_o renew_n of_o it_o as_o oft_o as_o we_o go_v about_o it_o and_o minister_v unto_o we_o matter_n plentiful_o for_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n before_o god_n and_o deprecation_n when_o we_o have_v thus_o humble_v our_o soul_n in_o his_o sight_n and_o much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o their_o remission_n when_o as_o we_o have_v thus_o special_o repent_v of_o they_o confess_v they_o and_o crave_v at_o god_n hand_n mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v remember_v in_o this_o our_o catalogue_n to_o set_v down_o our_o most_o grievous_a and_o heinous_a sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v god_n and_o provoke_v his_o displeasure_n against_o we_o whether_o they_o have_v be_v commit_v before_o or_o after_o our_o call_n for_o though_o god_n have_v forgive_v they_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v they_o but_o must_v retain_v they_o in_o memory_n and_o daily_o repent_v of_o they_o use_v they_o as_o a_o chief_a motive_n to_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o hearty_a sorrow_n both_o for_o they_o and_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n and_o as_o goad_n and_o prick_v in_o our_o side_n to_o make_v we_o with_o more_o zeal_n to_o go_v on_o in_o the_o contrary_a course_n and_o in_o bring_v forth_o to_o god_n glory_n the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o the_o israelite_n that_o they_o shall_v always_o remember_v 7._o deut._n 9_o 7._o their_o stiffnecked_a rebellion_n in_o the_o wilderness_n whereby_o they_o provoke_v he_o to_o wrath_n against_o they_o and_o thus_o among_o their_o other_o sin_n they_o special_o remember_v and_o acknowledge_v their_o ungratitude_n in_o reject_v 14._o 1._o sam._n 12._o 19_o psal_n 51._o 14._o god_n government_n and_o desire_v of_o a_o king_n thus_o david_n repent_v of_o all_o his_o other_o wickedness_n do_v special_o call_v to_o mind_v his_o adultery_n and_o murder_n even_o after_o god_n by_o his_o prophet_n have_v assure_v he_o of_o forgiveness_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n upon_o all_o occasion_n remember_v his_o grievous_a sin_n 10._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 9_o act._n 26._o 10._o of_o persecute_v the_o church_n both_o for_o his_o humiliation_n and_o to_o stir_v up_o his_o zeal_n in_o god_n service_n and_o thus_o have_v set_v down_o our_o account_n with_o god_n for_o the_o time_n past_a it_o will_v be_v a_o good_a course_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v that_o our_o reckon_n may_v be_v keep_v continual_o even_o to_o keep_v a_o journal_n or_o day-booke_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o set_v down_o what_o sin_n of_o note_n we_o can_v observe_v in_o ourselves_o every_o particular_a day_n either_o in_o the_o commit_n of_o any_o evil_n which_o god_n have_v condemn_v or_o in_o omit_v or_o negligent_a perform_v any_o special_a and_o necessary_a duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v respect_v himself_o our_o neighbour_n or_o our_o own_o person_n which_o if_o it_o have_v be_v heinous_a and_o grievous_a we_o may_v well_o register_v and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o catalogue_n as_o it_o be_v in_o 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the_o discharge_n and_o clear_n of_o our_o debt_n unto_o god_n which_o if_o they_o be_v find_v upon_o our_o account_n at_o the_o great_a audit_n of_o god_n last_o judgement_n shall_v never_o be_v forgive_v but_o make_v we_o liable_a to_o everlasting_a punishment_n beside_o we_o shall_v receive_v for_o the_o present_a diverse_a benefit_n by_o keep_v and_o register_n this_o strict_a account_n for_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v more_o watchful_a over_o ourselves_o that_o we_o let_v no_o enemy_n enter_v in_o the_o day_n which_o will_v trouble_v we_o at_o night_n and_o will_v not_o let_v we_o rest_n till_o we_o have_v thrust_v it_o out_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o carnal_a security_n and_o be_v make_v more_o careful_a in_o observe_v our_o sin_n either_o to_o prevent_v or_o reform_v they_o and_o more_o able_a to_o remember_v they_o when_o they_o be_v commit_v that_o we_o may_v bewail_v they_o and_o take_v better_a heed_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o final_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o easy_o be_v overcome_v of_o every_o tentation_n and_o entice_v unto_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o know_v beforehand_o that_o it_o shall_v come_v into_o account_n and_o under_o the_o censure_n of_o conscience_n award_v we_o to_o shame_n or_o sorrow_n and_o to_o lose_v the_o sweetness_n which_o we_o have_v taste_v with_o some_o carnal_a delight_n in_o sin_v by_o the_o smart_n and_o pain_n of_o speedy_a repentance_n and_o as_o no_o wise_a man_n will_v run_v upon_o the_o score_n or_o have_v his_o name_n in_o the_o shop-book_n for_o every_o needless_a trifle_n which_o may_v well_o be_v spare_v because_o one_o thing_n draw_v on_o another_o until_o it_o come_v to_o a_o round_a sum_n nor_o for_o a_o great_a matter_n when_o he_o purpose_v present_a payment_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o ware_n be_v bring_v home_o
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
word_n with_o tremble_a like_a ezrah_n 4._o ezra_n 9_o 4._o and_o his_o companion_n they_o receive_v god_n faithful_a minister_n with_o all_o respect_n and_o reverence_n though_o never_o so_o mean_a in_o their_o own_o person_n yet_o because_o they_o be_v god_n ambassador_n and_o do_v his_o message_n according_a 13._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 13._o to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n who_o be_v among_o you_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n 10._o esa_n 50._o 10._o that_o obey_v the_o voice_n of_o his_o servant_n herein_o like_a unto_o dutiful_a subject_n who_o reverence_v their_o king_n receive_v a_o message_n from_o he_o by_o his_o mean_a officer_n with_o awful_a fear_n on_o the_o other_o side_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n of_o a_o heart_n possess_v with_o carnal_a security_n and_o destitute_a of_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n when_o we_o contemn_v neglect_n or_o careless_o and_o cold_o use_v these_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n vain_o presume_v that_o we_o can_v come_v with_o ease_n to_o our_o iournye_n end_v and_o never_o go_v in_o the_o way_n nor_o use_v the_o mean_n which_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o it_o and_o that_o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o despise_v the_o word_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n which_o be_v appoint_v 26._o act._n 13._o 26._o of_o god_n as_o the_o only_a ordinary_a mean_n of_o attain_v unto_o they_o when_o 16._o phil._n 2._o 16._o our_o ear_n be_v heavy_a that_o we_o can_v hear_v and_o our_o eye_n shut_v that_o we_o can_v 9_o esa_n 6._o 9_o see_v it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o we_o have_v also_o a_o fat_a heart_n which_o can_v understand_v that_o we_o may_v be_v convert_v and_o heal_v see_v god_n by_o the_o prophet_n join_v these_o together_o when_o with_o the_o captive_a jew_n we_o refuse_v to_o 12._o zach._n 7._o 11_o 12._o harken_v and_o pull_v away_o the_o shoulder_n and_o stop_v our_o ear_n that_o we_o may_v not_o hear_v it_o be_v apparent_a that_o we_o have_v also_o with_o they_o make_v our_o heart_n as_o a_o adamant_n stone_n when_o we_o contemn_v and_o even_o rebel_v against_o god_n word_n and_o the_o prophet_n that_o bring_v it_o and_o say_v with_o the_o jew_n unto_o the_o seer_n see_v not_o and_o to_o the_o prophet_n prophesy_v not_o unto_o we_o right_a thing_n 30._o esa_n 30._o 30._o speak_v unto_o we_o smooth_a thing_n prophesy_v deceit_n if_o with_o the_o man_n of_o anathoth_n we_o seek_v the_o prophet_n life_n because_o we_o think_v they_o oversharpe_a in_o reprove_v our_o sin_n and_o say_v prophesy_v not_o in_o the_o name_n of_o 21._o jer._n 45._o 21._o the_o lord_n that_o thou_o die_v not_o by_o our_o hand_n yea_o though_o we_o go_v not_o so_o far_o but_o only_o neglect_v the_o word_n say_v to_o god_n minister_n as_o foelix_n to_o paul_n go_v thy_o way_n for_o this_o time_n when_o i_o have_v a_o convenient_a season_n i_o will_v 25._o act._n 24._o 25._o send_v for_o thou_o and_o take_v every_o slight_a occasion_n to_o absent_v ourselves_o when_o the_o word_n be_v preach_v or_o when_o we_o have_v hear_v say_v with_o our_o mouth_n with_o the_o wicked_a jew_n or_o in_o our_o action_n which_o be_v all_o one_o with_o many_o carnal_a protestant_n as_o for_o the_o word_n that_o thou_o have_v speak_v unto_o we_o 17._o jer._n 44._o 16_o 17._o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o will_v not_o harken_v unto_o thou_o but_o we_o will_v certain_o do_v whatsoever_o go_v out_o of_o our_o own_o mouth_n if_o we_o esteem_v god_n minister_n the_o worse_o because_o of_o their_o call_v and_o give_v they_o more_o neglectful_a entertainment_n because_o they_o do_v god_n message_n if_o we_o hear_v their_o ambassage_n cold_o and_o careless_o drowsy_o and_o weary_o yea_o proud_o and_o scornful_o like_o the_o courtier_n and_o gallant_n of_o these_o time_n who_o will_v outface_v god_n minister_n when_o they_o labour_v to_o discountenance_v their_o sin_n and_o hear_v their_o pride_n vanity_n whoredom_n bribery_n oppression_n and_o other_o such_o sin_n with_o gear_n and_o smile_n even_o then_o 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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 creature_n come_v out_o of_o it_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v and_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o second_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o free_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n together_o with_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v in_o he_o whereby_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o mercy_n reconciliation_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o will_v receive_v they_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n then_o do_v god_n holy_a spirit_n by_o his_o secret_a operation_n make_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n effectual_a to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o firm_a assent_n to_o this_o truth_n of_o god_n respect_v our_o salvation_n not_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
of_o god_n blessing_n or_o if_o it_o be_v lose_v and_o impair_v whereby_o we_o may_v recover_v it_o as_o good_a diet_n physic_n etc._n etc._n second_o that_o we_o by_o all_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n preserve_v our_o safety_n by_o avoid_v unnecessary_a danger_n or_o recover_v 4._o mat._n 4._o 6._o num._n 16._o 38._o 1._o sam._n 31._o 4._o ourselves_o out_o of_o they_o if_o we_o be_v fall_v into_o they_o by_o repel_v gross_a injury_n and_o avoid_v causeless_a quarrel_n and_o all_o other_o mean_n whereby_o our_o life_n be_v needless_o hazard_v but_o above_o all_o here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o earnest_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v further_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v the_o which_o must_v not_o be_v delay_v nor_o post_v off_o from_o time_n to_o time_n as_o it_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o those_o who_o from_o day_n to_o day_n defer_v their_o repentance_n but_o we_o must_v first_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n both_o 33._o mat._n 6._o 33._o in_o order_n and_o time_n give_v it_o the_o precedency_n and_o also_o in_o degree_n more_o earnest_o in_o our_o judgement_n esteem_v in_o our_o affection_n embrace_v and_o in_o our_o practice_n seek_v and_o labour_v after_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n especial_o our_o effectual_a call_n and_o conversion_n our_o justification_n by_o a_o lively_a 15._o eccl._n 2._o 11._o phil._n 3._o 8._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 15._o faith_n and_o sanctification_n unto_o holiness_n of_o life_n then_o in_o any_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n beside_o yea_o contemn_v and_o reject_v all_o earthly_a pleasure_n profit_n and_o preferment_n as_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a in_o comparison_n of_o they_o and_o with_o the_o like_a care_n and_o endeavour_n we_o must_v avoid_v all_o mean_n whereby_o our_o salvation_n may_v be_v hinder_v especial_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o bane_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o not_o give_v way_n to_o the_o commit_n of_o it_o witting_o and_o willing_o though_o for_o hire_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v offer_v unto_o we_o the_o gain_n whereof_o will_v in_o 36._o mark_n 8._o 36._o no_o sort_n recompense_v the_o loss_n of_o our_o soul_n as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v us._n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v with_o it_o and_o by_o the_o law_n of_o our_o member_n war_a against_o 13._o rom._n 7._o 24._o pro._n 28._o 13._o the_o law_n of_o our_o mind_n be_v lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n our_o next_o care_n must_v be_v not_o to_o lie_v in_o it_o no_o not_o for_o a_o hour_n but_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o speedy_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o by_o humble_a confession_n and_o earnest_a suit_n for_o pardon_n and_o remission_n seek_v reconciliation_n with_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n cap._n xiii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o seven_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o seven_o commandment_n the_o duty_n which_o it_o injoin_v and_o vice_n which_o it_o forbid_v the_o three_o follow_a commandment_n respect_v the_o adjunct_n of_o our_o neighbour_n person_n for_o after_o that_o god_n have_v provide_v for_o the_o life_n and_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o which_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_a in_o the_o former_a commandment_n he_o descend_v down_o low_a to_o make_v provision_n for_o the_o good_a and_o preservation_n of_o all_o that_o belong_v both_o unto_o they_o and_o us._n and_o these_o be_v either_o internal_a or_o external_a internal_a as_o the_o chastity_n and_o purity_n of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n person_n in_o the_o seven_o commandment_n external_a as_o the_o preservation_n of_o propriety_n in_o good_n in_o the_o eight_o and_o our_o own_o and_o neighbour_n good_a name_n in_o the_o nine_o next_o unto_o the_o commandment_n that_o respect_v life_n the_o seven_o commandment_n which_o provide_v for_o the_o chastity_n and_o purity_n of_o the_o person_n have_v place_n as_o come_v near_o unto_o life_n in_o worth_n and_o excellency_n and_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o outward_a thing_n either_o good_n or_o good_a name_n for_o if_o the_o person_n of_o man_n be_v unchaste_a and_o defile_v with_o unclean_a lust_n then_o must_v also_o marriage_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o generation_n be_v defile_v and_o from_o such_o a_o fountain_n what_o can_v spring_v but_o a_o unclean_a and_o filthy_a life_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o death_n itself_o and_o therefore_o next_o unto_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o life_n our_o chief_a care_n must_v be_v to_o preserve_v our_o chastity_n and_o purity_n which_o be_v the_o very_a life_n of_o our_o life_n and_o without_o which_o it_o will_v bring_v no_o true_a joy_n or_o comfort_n unto_o us._n the_o which_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o seven_o commandment_n in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n in_o which_o word_n the_o lord_n forbid_v all_o unclean_a lust_n with_o all_o the_o mean_n and_o sign_n of_o they_o and_o also_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accessary_a unto_o the_o uncleanness_n of_o other_o and_o contrariwise_o command_v the_o preservation_n of_o our_o chastity_n and_o purity_n with_o the_o mean_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o and_o also_o that_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v we_o provide_v for_o the_o chastity_n of_o our_o neighbour_n now_o this_o chastity_n be_v either_o inward_a in_o the_o soul_n and_o heart_n or_o outward_a in_o the_o body_n first_o then_o we_o must_v preserve_v the_o inward_a chastity_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o all_o motion_n and_o passion_n of_o unclean_a lust_n and_o 5._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2_o 11._o mat._n 5._o 28._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 16._o col._n 3._o 5._o unlawful_a concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v the_o adultery_n of_o the_o heart_n that_o our_o saviour_n condemn_v and_o that_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o evil_a concupiscence_n which_o the_o apostle_n forbid_v neither_o be_v all_o concupiscence_n evil_a and_o to_o be_v condemn_v for_o that_o be_v lawful_a whereby_o we_o desire_v the_o propagation_n of_o mankind_n by_o natural_a generation_n be_v god_n ordinance_n and_o enjoin_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n if_o it_o be_v neither_o immoderate_a 8._o gen._n 1._o 18._o heb._n 13._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 5_o 1._o thes_n 4._o 4._o psal_n 119._o 37._o job_n 31._o 1_o eph._n 4._o 29._o &_o 5._o 4_o 6._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 33._o col._n 3._o 8._o immodest_a nor_o unseasonable_a second_o we_o must_v preserve_v our_o outward_a chastity_n and_o possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o holiness_n and_o honour_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v the_o chastity_n of_o our_o eye_n contain_v they_o from_o behold_v wanton_a and_o unclean_a object_n of_o our_o ear_n stop_v they_o against_o all_o rot_a corrupt_a and_o filthy_a communication_n of_o our_o tongue_n restrain_v they_o from_o all_o beastly_a and_o bawdy_a speak_n and_o of_o our_o action_n abstain_v from_o all_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n wanton_a and_o unchaste_a pleasure_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o chastity_n either_o in_o single_a life_n which_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o continency_n and_o pure_a abstinence_n both_o from_o unclean_a lust_n and_o also_o from_o marriage_n or_o in_o wedlock_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v conjugal_a fidelity_n the_o moderate_a modest_a and_o seasonable_a use_n of_o the_o marriage_n bed_n and_o pure_a abstinence_n upon_o necessary_a and_o just_a occasion_n as_o in_o time_n of_o absence_n and_o of_o 5._o levit._fw-la 18._o 19_o &_o 20._o 18._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 5._o the_o woman_n separation_n or_o that_o upon_o fit_a occasion_n we_o may_v whole_o give_v ourselves_o to_o fast_v and_o prayer_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o mean_n of_o preserve_v chastity_n but_o whosoever_o will_v thus_o preserve_v their_o chastity_n they_o must_v be_v no_o less_o careful_a to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o it_o and_o to_o shun_v the_o contrary_a 20._o mat._n 19_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 6_o 9_o 11._o eph._n 5._o 7._o pro._n 23._o 20._o mean_n and_o occasion_n as_o first_o they_o must_v beg_v it_o of_o god_n by_o prayer_n see_v it_o be_v his_o gift_n alone_o second_o they_o must_v have_v no_o society_n and_o familiarity_n with_o the_o unchaste_a and_o filthy_a wanton_a and_o effeminate_a drunken_a and_o gluttonous_a person_n but_o keep_v company_n with_o those_o who_o be_v sober_a and_o chaste_a modest_a and_o temperate_a three_o they_o must_v use_v the_o preseruative_n of_o chastity_n as_o sobriety_n which_o consist_v as_o it_o be_v here_o consider_v in_o moderate_v the_o delight_n of_o the_o taste_n in_o the_o temperate_a use_n of_o 33._o ezech._n 16._o 49._o pro._n 23._o 33._o 1._o pet._n 4_o 3._o gen._n 19_o 32_o 33._o diet_n and_o abstinence_n from_o gluttony_n
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
for_o a_o malefactor_n who_o be_v sue_v unto_o his_o prince_n for_o a_o pardon_n that_o concern_v his_o life_n to_o turn_v from_o he_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o speech_n and_o to_o hearken_v unto_o the_o motion_n of_o his_o lewd_a companion_n solicit_v he_o to_o return_v to_o his_o former_a course_n or_o for_o a_o child_n who_o being_n sue_v unto_o his_o father_n for_o his_o inheritance_n and_o by_o he_o employ_v about_o writing_n and_o seal_v his_o evidence_n do_v leave_v all_o this_o weighty_a business_n and_o run_v away_o with_o his_o playfellow_n to_o hunt_v after_o butterfly_n final_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o that_o grief_n and_o discontentment_n which_o follow_v those_o prayer_n which_o be_v make_v with_o these_o distraction_n and_o how_o with_o sorrow_n and_o late_a repentance_n we_o wish_v that_o what_o we_o have_v do_v have_v be_v do_v otherwise_o and_o contrariwise_o of_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n which_o accompany_v and_o wait_v upon_o the_o well-performance_n of_o these_o holy_a duty_n out_o of_o the_o assurance_n that_o they_o give_v we_o of_o god_n love_n of_o the_o dwell_v of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n which_o have_v thus_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o that_o our_o prayer_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n be_v sure_o grant_v and_o then_o think_v with_o ourselves_o that_o it_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o our_o wisdom_n to_o gain_v all_o this_o grief_n and_o lose_v all_o this_o comfort_n and_o joy_n because_o we_o will_v not_o repel_v these_o worldly_a thought_n and_o distraction_n nor_o so_o much_o as_o force_v they_o to_o a_o short_a absence_n when_o as_o within_o less_o than_o the_o lesser_a part_n of_o a_o hour_n our_o heart_n and_o they_o may_v lawful_o meet_v together_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o our_o understanding_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n general_o require_v that_o our_o prayer_n unto_o god_n may_v be_v the_o speech_n of_o the_o soul_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v more_o special_o of_o 29._o 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namely_o that_o where_o religion_n be_v plant_v there_o all_o good_a neighbourhood_n and_o friendly_a meeting_n be_v almost_o quite_o lay_v aside_o to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o decay_n that_o so_o they_o be_v remove_v this_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n among_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v restore_v and_o first_o when_o man_n be_v whole_o carnal_a and_o set_v altogether_o on_o fleshly_a delight_n it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o they_o take_v pleasure_n in_o one_o another_o company_n see_v they_o be_v mutual_a helper_n in_o this_o worldly_a joy_n and_o so_o if_o we_o be_v in_o any_o perfection_n spiritual_o mind_v we_o will_v take_v much_o more_o delight_n in_o consort_a together_o because_o it_o will_v tend_v much_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o christian_a comfort_n but_o when_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n those_o carnal_a joy_n and_o unlawful_a pleasure_n be_v so_o cry_v down_o that_o some_o forbear_v they_o out_o of_o 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preserve_n and_o nourish_v of_o all_o our_o other_o part_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n the_o first_o mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n the_o which_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v we_o to_o the_o life_n of_o godliness_n and_o of_o beginning_n in_o we_o all_o spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n by_o which_o as_o inward_a cause_n we_o outward_o move_v in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o raise_v we_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o cleanse_v and_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o corruption_n of_o it_o and_o also_o of_o so_o quicken_a and_o reviue_v we_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v the_o action_n of_o holiness_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o godly_a conversation_n thus_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o god_n 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o strong_a power_n whereby_o he_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n into_o the_o the_o state_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n the_o immortal_a and_o incorruptible_a seed_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n live_v and_o abide_v in_o we_o for_o 23._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 23._o ever_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n be_v call_v our_o spiritual_a 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o father_n who_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n because_o be_v dispenser_n of_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n they_o be_v instrument_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o regeneration_n thus_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o the_o hour_n be_v come_v yea_o even_o then_o be_v that_o 25._o joh._n 5._o 25._o the_o dead_a shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o live_v that_o be_v those_o which_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n shall_v be_v quicken_v and_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o word_n preach_v for_o at_o this_o death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o whole_a discourse_n aim_v and_o as_o we_o 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and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n how_o can_v they_o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o hear_v without_o a_o preacher_n and_o after_o express_o affirm_v that_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v 17._o and_o 10._o 14_o 17._o and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o intimate_v that_o we_o can_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n 22._o ephes_n 4._o 21_o 22._o put_v on_o the_o new_a which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n unless_o we_o have_v first_o hear_v christ_n and_o be_v teach_v by_o he_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n but_o here_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v our_o new_a birth_n and_o spiritual_a cleanse_n unto_o the_o word_n preach_v as_o have_v in_o it_o any_o inherent_a power_n to_o give_v life_n and_o grace_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n or_o as_o it_o be_v by_o man_n preach_v unto_o we_o for_o then_o all_o that_o hear_v it_o will_v be_v quicken_v unto_o holiness_n and_o new_a obedience_n whereas_o common_a and_o woeful_a experience_n teach_v we_o that_o after_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v long_o preach_v in_o diverse_a place_n the_o great_a number_n remain_v unregenerate_a and_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n nor_o yet_o as_o unto_o a_o principal_a and_o chief_a cause_n of_o reviue_v we_o for_o this_o be_v to_o make_v a_o idol_n of_o it_o by_o attribute_v unto_o it_o god_n prerogative_n and_o peculiar_a 9_o math._n 23._o 9_o action_n who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o regenerate_v we_o as_o he_o only_o can_v first_o create_v us._n but_o we_o be_v to_o attribute_v this_o virtue_n of_o give_v spiritual_a life_n to_o the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o come_n from_o man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o he_o have_v institute_v and_o sanctify_v to_o this_o use_n of_o give_v spiritual_a life_n and_o the_o beget_n and_o increase_v of_o his_o grace_n in_o us._n by_o virtue_n of_o which_o ordination_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o it_o the_o word_n receive_v all_o its_o power_n and_o vigour_n to_o quicken_v and_o preserve_v our_o spiritual_a life_n even_o as_o by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o blessing_n we_o receive_v our_o natural_a life_n by_o generation_n and_o the_o preservation_n of_o it_o by_o food_n and_o clothing_n which_o in_o themselves_o exceed_v not_o other_o creature_n in_o their_o virtue_n for_o these_o use_n but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o god_n by_o his_o blessing_n enable_v they_o unto_o they_o the_o which_o if_o he_o withdraw_v our_o meat_n will_v not_o nourish_v 47._o math._n 11._o 21._o luk._n 12._o 47._o we_o but_o rather_o become_v our_o bane_n and_o poison_n and_o the_o word_n preach_v will_v be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v a_o word_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n that_o it_o will_v become_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n to_o our_o deep_a condemnation_n in_o which_o regard_n 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o we_o must_v not_o rest_v in_o the_o preach_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n as_o in_o the_o deed_n do_v for_o the_o beget_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o beginning_n in_o we_o the_o life_n of_o godliness_n for_o thus_o it_o be_v only_o the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v make_v the_o 63._o joh._n 6._o 63._o same_o word_n and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n effectual_a unto_o some_o for_o these_o end_n by_o a_o inward_a secret_a and_o powerful_a operation_n which_o for_o want_v hereof_o be_v hear_v of_o other_o without_o any_o profit_n but_o use_v it_o as_o god_n ordinance_n unto_o which_o his_o blessing_n be_v promise_v and_o do_v so_o ordinary_o accompany_v it_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o those_o that_o use_v it_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n and_o desire_v to_o profit_v by_o it_o for_o the_o former_a end_n that_o we_o may_v as_o well_o hope_v for_o spiritual_a life_n by_o feed_v on_o this_o food_n as_o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o natural_a life_n by_o meat_n and_o drink_v see_v both_o alike_o be_v god_n ordinance_n and_o by_o his_o power_n he_o be_v effectual_a in_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o and_o so_o contrariwise_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o mean_n when_o god_n give_v it_o do_v take_v away_o all_o hope_n of_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n see_v we_o tempt_v the_o lord_n in_o refuse_v the_o mean_n and_o despise_v his_o ordinance_n like_o those_o who_o pretend_v that_o they_o rest_v upon_o god_n sole_a power_n and_o promise_v for_o the_o preserve_n of_o their_o life_n shall_v utter_o refuse_v to_o eat_v or_o drink_v again_o whereas_o i_o say_v that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o life_n and_o grace_n when_o the_o lord_n grant_v it_o unto_o we_o we_o be_v to_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o limit_v god_n power_n unto_o it_o as_o though_o he_o can_v not_o any_o other_o way_n quicken_v sanctify_v and_o save_v us._n for_o he_o be_v able_a without_o all_o mean_n to_o do_v all_o these_o by_o the_o sole_a and_o secret_a work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v such_o a_o all-sufficient_a workman_n in_o himself_o that_o he_o need_v not_o the_o help_n of_o any_o instrument_n as_o we_o see_v in_o his_o sanctify_a and_o save_v of_o elect_a infant_n die_v while_o they_o be_v uncapable_a of_o outward_a mean_n for_o even_o in_o they_o these_o two_o go_v together_o see_v the_o rule_n be_v general_a that_o without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o be_v able_a to_o sanctify_v other_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o mean_n for_o these_o use_n as_o he_o ordinary_o do_v where_o
promise_n and_o all-sufficiency_n in_o performance_n the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o this_o life_n see_v it_o bring_v with_o it_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o make_v way_n for_o our_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o see_v without_o it_o nothing_o can_v save_v we_o with_o it_o no_o sin_n can_v condemn_v we_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o alone_a condition_n of_o all_o promise_a happiness_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o with_o many_o other_o be_v the_o cause_n o_o my_o soul_n which_o all_o concur_v together_o to_o work_v thy_o heart_n unto_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o so_o powerful_a and_o prevalent_a to_o produce_v this_o effect_n will_v leave_v thou_o quite_o without_o excuse_n if_o they_o be_v not_o effectual_a to_o this_o end_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o matter_n form_n &_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o first_o of_o humiliation_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o see_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o repentance_n consider_v also_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n of_o it_o as_o they_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o part_n thereof_o which_o be_v humiliation_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n the_o former_a part_n more_o direct_o express_v the_o matter_n the_o latter_a the_o form_n of_o thy_o repentance_n and_o both_o these_o the_o scripture_n conjoin_v in_o this_o one_o work_n for_o thus_o solomon_n speak_v of_o it_o when_o they_o shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o way_n and_o joel_n exhort_v the_o people_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o weep_v to_o 20._o joel_n 2._o 11_o 12._o act._n 26._o 20._o rend_v their_o heart_n and_o not_o their_o garment_n and_o to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n howsoever_o in_o many_o place_n they_o name_v but_o one_o of_o they_o and_o thereby_o understand_v the_o other_o and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v that_o thou_o disjoin_v not_o those_o thing_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v join_v together_o content_v not_o thyself_o with_o 58._o esa_n 58._o such_o a_o sorrow_n as_o bring_v forth_o no_o amendment_n which_o be_v reject_v in_o ahab_n judas_n cain_n and_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n for_o these_o tear_n like_o filthy_a water_n do_v but_o the_o more_o pollute_v thou_o and_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n proceed_v 11._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10_o 11._o not_o from_o hatred_n of_o sin_n or_o love_n of_o god_n but_o from_o self-love_n and_o fear_n of_o punishment_n cause_v death_n and_o be_v a_o sorrow_n which_o must_v be_v sorrow_v for_o nor_o yet_o with_o such_o a_o amendment_n which_o arise_v not_o from_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o godly_a remorse_n and_o sorrow_v for_o it_o which_o be_v the_o repentance_n of_o herod_n who_o be_v say_v to_o have_v do_v many_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o baptist_n doctrine_n and_o direction_n but_o not_o to_o have_v sorrow_v for_o sin_n past_a as_o he_o obey_v for_o the_o present_a of_o judas_n who_o be_v outward_o reform_v as_o the_o other_o apostle_n but_o never_o true_o and_o thorough_o humble_v and_o so_o of_o demas_n and_o many_o civil_a worldling_n and_o temporary_n who_o in_o many_o thing_n change_v their_o course_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a but_o have_v no_o change_n of_o their_o heart_n ground_v upon_o unfeigned_a contrition_n and_o humiliation_n but_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o build_v without_o a_o foundation_n and_o to_o dismember_v and_o destroy_v this_o perfect_a body_n by_o pull_v one_o part_n from_o another_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n join_v these_o part_n in_o thy_o repentance_n lay_v first_o the_o foundation_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o it_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o then_o forsake_v they_o in_o heart_n and_o action_n and_o turn_v to_o thy_o god_n in_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o unto_o this_o humiliation_n thou_o must_v first_o be_v prepare_v by_o the_o law_n which_o like_o a_o schoolmaster_n whip_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o to_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o curse_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o utter_o to_o deny_v thyself_o and_o thou_o own_o righteousness_n as_o altogether_o insufficient_a to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o than_o it_o must_v be_v wrought_v in_o thou_o by_o the_o gospel_n which_o reveal_v unto_o thou_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o thy_o saviour_n christ_n by_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v his_o wrath_n also_o be_v appease_v the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n if_o thou_o bathe_v thyself_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n and_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o become_v his_o child_n by_o grace_n and_o adoption_n the_o which_o will_v make_v thou_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v into_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n which_o godly_a grief_n will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sound_a humiliation_n which_o the_o scripture_n do_v so_o often_o call_v for_o which_o thou_o may_v discern_v if_o it_o be_v true_o in_o thou_o by_o diverse_a sign_n that_o always_o accompany_v it_o for_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v not_o punishment_n chief_o but_o thy_o sin_n and_o not_o sin_n as_o it_o sting_v and_o torment_v thy_o conscience_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n which_o have_v displease_v thy_o god_n cause_v thou_o to_o say_v unto_o he_o with_o david_n take_v away_o my_o sin_n and_o purge_v i_o from_o my_o guilt_n and_o not_o with_o pharaoh_n let_v my_o sin_n alone_o but_o take_v away_o this_o plague_n it_o always_o cause_v thou_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n that_o thou_o may_v beg_v and_o obtain_v pardon_n and_o not_o to_o flee_v from_o he_o to_o escape_v his_o punish_a 1._o hos_fw-la 6._o 1._o hand_n it_o work_v repentance_n and_o reformation_n of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o bewail_v and_o not_o like_a child_n to_o lie_v still_o and_o cry_v it_o be_v a_o willing_a and_o freewill_n 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o offer_v of_o thy_o heart_n in_o which_o as_o god_n be_v delight_v so_o be_v it_o please_a and_o sweet_a unto_o thou_o cause_v thou_o to_o lift_v up_o thy_o head_n with_o hope_n and_o comfort_n when_o thou_o be_v thus_o humble_v and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o such_o sorrow_n and_o be_v not_o press_v out_o of_o thou_o by_o the_o weight_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n or_o smart_v of_o punishment_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o thy_o humiliation_n be_v that_o it_o drive_v thou_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n wherein_o thou_o humble_o acknowledge_v thy_o sin_n accuse_v thyself_o for_o they_o as_o liable_a to_o the_o curse_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o guilt_n aggravate_v they_o by_o many_o circumstance_n condemn_v thyself_o as_o worthy_a of_o all_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a justify_v god_n righteous_a judgement_n if_o he_o shall_v impose_v they_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n with_o the_o repentant_a church_n if_o he_o spare_v thou_o in_o any_o and_o do_v not_o utter_o consume_v 22._o lamen_n 3_o 22._o thou_o after_o which_o confession_n there_o follow_v a_o humble_a and_o earnest_a suit_n for_o pardon_n and_o remission_n wherein_o thou_o must_v with_o david_n cry_v out_o unto_o thy_o god_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n wash_v i_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 1_o 2._o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n §._o sect._n 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 the_o second_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n whereby_o thou_o turn_v from_o thy_o sin_n unto_o god_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o must_v turn_v o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o sin_n yea_o from_o all_o thy_o sin_n great_a and_o small_a none_o be_v so_o great_a that_o they_o need_v to_o discourage_v thou_o see_v they_o be_v incomparable_o exceed_v by_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o thy_o saviour_n nor_o any_o so_o small_a that_o thou_o shall_v neglect_v amendment_n see_v the_o least_o bring_v everlasting_a death_n if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v away_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o also_o die_v for_o they_o as_o well_o as_o for_o the_o great_a or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n in_o thy_o conversion_n from_o thy_o sin_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o must_v be_v in_o leave_v those_o sin_n with_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
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
sin_n whereby_o the_o conscience_n will_v be_v defile_v and_o so_o have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n or_o to_o accuse_v we_o of_o before_o god_n save_v humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o we_o have_v as_o it_o be_v a_o pardon_n of_o course_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o conscience_n become_v peaceable_a and_o speak_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o joyful_a thing_n unto_o we_o testify_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o that_o we_o and_o our_o work_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o so_o that_o if_o with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n we_o will_v serve_v the_o true_a melchisedech_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n he_o will_v be_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o a_o king_n 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o of_o righteousness_n but_o also_o a_o king_n of_o peace_n for_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o justify_v we_o he_o have_v at_o his_o departure_n leave_v this_o rich_a legacy_n to_o all_o his_o true_a disciple_n peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o may_v peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o the_o 33._o joh._n 14._o 27._o and_o 16._o 33._o which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v esteem_v a_o gift_n of_o small_a value_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o it_o pass_v all_o understanding_n be_v one_o of_o those_o fruit_n wherein_o 7._o phil._n 4._o 7._o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o our_o everlasting_a happiness_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o in_o this_o life_n for_o as_o he_o say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_v but_o 27._o rom._n 14._o 27._o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o which_o may_v effectual_o move_v we_o to_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v these_o first_o fruit_n of_o heavenly_a joy_n be_v incomparable_o of_o more_o value_n than_o a_o whole_a harvest_n of_o all_o earthly_a happiness_n even_o in_o their_o present_a worth_n as_o bring_v with_o they_o more_o sound_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n more_o durable_a and_o last_a joy_n and_o also_o because_o they_o be_v sure_a evidence_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o full_a fruition_n of_o everlasting_a blessedness_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n cause_v constancy_n and_o perseverance_n unto_o the_o end_n the_o five_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v receive_v by_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o if_o we_o once_o with_o a_o firm_a resolution_n &_o earnest_a endeavour_n set_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v &_o please_v god_n we_o shall_v continue_v in_o this_o estate_n notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o corruption_n which_o make_v we_o daily_o prone_a to_o fall_v into_o sin_n for_o they_o who_o be_v once_o receive_v into_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v not_o only_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o have_v the_o mean_n offer_v unto_o they_o yea_o wrought_v in_o they_o by_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n whereby_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o their_o sin_n and_o renew_v their_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o assurance_n that_o they_o be_v all_o pardon_v in_o christ_n they_o may_v with_o peace_n and_o comfort_n proceed_v again_o in_o their_o course_n of_o godliness_n as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o fail_v in_o it_o nor_o go_v astray_o neither_o do_v the_o lord_n only_o as_o a_o gracious_a father_n provide_v fit_a nourishment_n for_o his_o child_n to_o preserve_v they_o in_o their_o health_n and_o strength_n but_o like_o a_o skilful_a and_o wise_a physician_n sovereign_a medicine_n to_o recover_v they_o when_o they_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a and_o not_o only_o afford_v unto_o they_o mean_v to_o keep_v they_o whole_a and_o sound_a but_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o gilead_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o salve_n of_o all_o sore_n of_o sin_n unfeigned_a repentance_n to_o heal_v they_o when_o in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n they_o be_v hurt_v and_o wound_v the_o which_o he_o proud_v for_o they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v put_v it_o into_o their_o hand_n by_o his_o earnest_a exhortation_n o_o israel_n turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n for_o thou_o have_v fall_v by_o thy_o iniquity_n take_v 2._o hos_fw-la 14._o 1_o 2._o unto_o you_o word_n and_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o and_o again_o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n i_o have_v 11._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v turn_v you_o turn_v you_o from_o your_o evil_a way_n for_o why_o will_v you_o die_v you_o house_n 6._o jer._n 8._o 5_o 6._o of_o israel_n yea_o he_o be_v displease_v with_o they_o and_o sharp_o reprove_v they_o if_o they_o neglect_v this_o medicine_n when_o he_o offer_v it_o unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v cure_v why_o be_v this_o people_n slide_v back_o by_o a_o perpetual_a backslide_n they_o hold_v 20._o jer._n 31._o 20._o fast_o deceit_n they_o refuse_v to_o return_v no_o man_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v &_o c_o and_o if_o thus_o they_o be_v not_o move_v to_o return_v his_o bowel_n be_v trouble_v and_o yearn_v with_o compassion_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v and_o he_o be_v sorry_a that_o they_o sorrow_n not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o weep_v over_o jerusalem_n because_o they_o will_v not_o make_v use_n 41._o luk._n 19_o 41._o of_o the_o acceptable_a day_n while_o it_o last_v that_o they_o may_v repent_v and_o so_o escape_v god_n imminent_a judgement_n yea_o he_o do_v not_o so_o leave_v they_o but_o effectual_o work_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o faithful_a and_o choose_a one_o this_o repentance_n 31._o act._n 5._o 31._o which_o he_o require_v for_o he_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n 10._o ezek._n 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 §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n and_o these_o be_v the_o benefit_n which_o accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n while_o we_o continue_v in_o the_o world_n the_o benefit_n which_o it_o bring_v when_o by_o death_n we_o be_v to_o depart_v out_o of_o it_o be_v also_o great_a and_o inestimable_a for_o when_o all_o worldly_a blessing_n fail_v and_o like_o miserable_a comforter_n leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o when_o be_v in_o great_a agony_n and_o distress_n we_o stand_v in_o most_o need_n of_o help_n than_o the_o consolation_n which_o it_o bring_v do_v exceed_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v us._n for_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o guide_v we_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n do_v not_o leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n but_o then_o especial_o do_v accompany_v and_o assist_v we_o and_o the_o more_o our_o affliction_n and_o grief_n abound_v the_o more_o it_o cause_v our_o consolation_n to_o abound_v also_o for_o it_o seal_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o say_v unto_o we_o as_o sometime_o christ_n to_o the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n son_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n thy_o sin_n be_v 2._o matth._n 9_o 2._o forgive_v thou_o it_o incourage_v we_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n by_o assure_v we_o that_o it_o have_v lose_v its_o sting_n and_o therefore_o though_o like_o a_o serpent_n it_o still_o hiss_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n it_o cause_v the_o beam_n of_o god_n love_n to_o shine_v clear_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o which_o they_o be_v so_o warm_v and_o cheer_v that_o the_o
their_o head_n and_o make_v themselves_o merry_a with_o his_o lamentable_a cry_n and_o pitiful_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n 25._o matth._n â—7_n 27._o to_o 4â—_n luk._n 23._o 31._o matth._n 10._o 24_o 25._o why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o now_o if_o they_o have_v do_v these_o thing_n to_o a_o green_a tree_n fruitful_a in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n what_o will_v they_o do_v to_o a_o dry_a and_o barren_a if_o they_o have_v thus_o scoff_v and_o deride_v our_o lord_n and_o master_n let_v we_o not_o who_o be_v his_o poor_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n think_v much_o to_o be_v thus_o use_v if_o he_o have_v suffer_v all_o these_o taunt_n and_o scorn_v for_o our_o sake_n why_o shall_v we_o think_v it_o much_o to_o suffer_v with_o patience_n and_o joy_n the_o like_a or_o great_a if_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n yea_o if_o he_o have_v meek_o bear_v our_o sin_n and_o sorrow_n and_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n and_o endure_v the_o heavy_a wrath_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o we_o that_o he_o may_v save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n how_o ungrateful_a be_v we_o for_o all_o his_o love_n if_o we_o will_v not_o for_o his_o sake_n endure_v a_o taunt_n a_o spiteful_a scorn_n or_o reproachful_a name_n but_o choose_v rather_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o to_o run_v with_o wicked_a worldling_n unto_o the_o same_o excess_n of_o riot_n so_o oft_o therefore_o as_o the_o scoff_n of_o profane_a man_n discourage_v and_o dishearten_v we_o in_o christian_a duty_n let_v we_o animate_v and_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n in_o they_o by_o look_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n upon_o our_o saviour_n christ_n hang_v naked_a upon_o the_o cross_n and_o die_v a_o shameful_a death_n for_o our_o sin_n contemn_v this_o disgrace_n and_o swallow_v up_o this_o shame_n with_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o love_n let_v we_o be_v content_a to_o accompany_v he_o in_o despise_v these_o despite_n that_o we_o may_v also_o accompany_v he_o in_o glory_n and_o happiness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n let_v we_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o 3._o heb._n 12._o 2_o 3._o we_o look_v unto_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o 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 throne_n of_o god_n for_o consider_v he_o that_o endure_v such_o contradiction_n of_o sinner_n against_o himself_o lest_o we_o be_v weary_a and_o faint_a in_o our_o mind_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o christian_a apology_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o this_o christian_a apology_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o 23._o luk._n 9_o 23._o urgent_a necessity_n which_o as_o near_o concern_v we_o as_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o they_o that_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n must_v take_v up_o their_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v he_o and_o be_v content_v for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n to_o forsake_v kindred_n and_o friend_n house_n land_n and_o life_n itself_o if_o they_o be_v call_v thereunto_o now_o how_o shall_v we_o with_o patience_n and_o constancy_n endure_v for_o christ_n sake_n wound_n and_o stab_n if_o we_o shrink_v for_o word_n and_o scoff_n how_o shall_v we_o ever_o hope_v to_o suffer_v rack_n and_o gibbet_n fire_n and_o sword_n for_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o christian_a duty_n if_o we_o be_v daunt_v with_o every_o small_a disgrace_n and_o discourage_v in_o they_o with_o reproachful_a name_n and_o scornful_a taunt_n let_v we_o think_v with_o ourselves_o that_o if_o we_o can_v endure_v causeless_a shame_n before_o man_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o true_a glory_n how_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v that_o everlasting_a shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n when_o as_o christ_n shall_v be_v ashamed_a to_o acknowledge_v 38._o math._n 10._o 33._o mark_n 8._o 38._o we_o for_o his_o before_o his_o father_n his_o holy_a saint_n and_o bless_a angel_n because_o we_o have_v be_v ashamed_a of_o he_o and_o his_o truth_n now_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o duty_n which_o be_v so_o necessary_a with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n and_o contemn_v the_o derision_n and_o scorn_n of_o graceless_a man_n when_o they_o scoff_v at_o we_o for_o the_o performance_n of_o christian_a duty_n blush_v for_o shame_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v thus_o ashamed_a let_v we_o consider_v that_o when_o we_o be_v most_o deride_v of_o the_o wicked_a world_n for_o the_o conscionable_a performance_n of_o any_o christian_a duty_n we_o be_v then_o most_o approve_a of_o god_n and_o therefore_o when_o they_o seek_v to_o daunt_v we_o with_o their_o scoff_n and_o to_o drive_v we_o from_o our_o christian_a hold_n with_o gibe_n and_o reproach_n let_v we_o oppose_v this_o as_o a_o shield_n of_o strength_n against_o they_o say_v unto_o our_o soul_n my_o defence_n be_v 10._o psal_n 7._o 10._o of_o god_n who_o save_v the_o upright_o in_o heart_n let_v we_o comfort_n and_o cheer_v ourselves_o with_o the_o peaceable_a testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o our_o inward_a joy_n in_o well-doing_n and_o with_o the_o applause_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n who_o look_v upon_o we_o and_o the_o approbation_n and_o praise_n of_o all_o that_o fear_v god_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o they_o be_v pronounce_v bless_v by_o our_o saviour_n who_o be_v 22._o mat._n 5._o 10_o 11._o luk._n 6._o 22._o thus_o abuse_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v reign_v with_o he_o in_o his_o glory_n who_o have_v suffer_v with_o he_o in_o these_o disgrace_n that_o then_o for_o 7._o esa_n 61._o 7._o their_o shame_n they_o shall_v receive_v double_a honour_n and_o for_o confusion_n they_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o their_o portion_n and_o everlasting_a joy_n shall_v be_v unto_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o as_o much_o as_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n 14._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 14._o suffering_n that_o when_o his_o glory_n shall_v be_v reveal_v we_o may_v be_v glad_a also_o with_o exceed_a joy_n and_o therefore_o let_v no_o scoff_n and_o scorn_n discourage_v we_o but_o let_v we_o with_o the_o apostle_n approve_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n by_o honour_n and_o dishonour_n 8._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 8._o evil_a report_n and_o good_a report_n and_o accompany_v our_o saviour_n christ_n bear_v his_o 14._o heb._n 13._o 13_o 14._o reproach_n that_o we_o may_v accompany_v he_o in_o glory_n for_o we_o have_v here_o no_o abide_v city_n but_o we_o seek_v one_o to_o come_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v cap._n vii_o of_o worldly_a persecution_n and_o how_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o they_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o world_n cruelty_n in_o persecute_v the_o godly_a we_o have_v show_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n what_o impediment_n the_o world_n and_o wicked_a man_n cast_v in_o the_o way_n to_o hinder_v our_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n which_o respect_n their_o judgement_n and_o affection_n their_o word_n and_o outward_a gesture_n and_o now_o we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o those_o which_o respect_v their_o work_n and_o action_n and_o these_o be_v their_o contumelious_a and_o malicious_a handle_n of_o they_o and_o the_o bitter_a persecution_n which_o they_o raise_v against_o they_o that_o they_o may_v either_o hinder_v they_o whole_o from_o proceed_v in_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n or_o at_o least_o cause_n they_o to_o go_v on_o with_o much_o discouragement_n and_o discomfort_n the_o which_o contumely_n and_o persecution_n be_v great_a and_o manifold_a as_o the_o pursue_v of_o they_o with_o all_o malice_n and_o extremity_n from_o place_n to_o place_n apprehend_v they_o as_o malefactor_n hale_v they_o before_o their_o judgement_n seat_n false_a accusation_n unjust_a condemnation_n imprisonment_n and_o banishment_n fire_n and_o sword_n torture_n &_o punishment_n execute_v and_o inflict_v in_o the_o most_o exquisite_a manner_n which_o wit_n and_o malice_n can_v devise_v and_o impose_v and_o this_o malicious_a rage_n of_o wicked_a man_n the_o prophet_n esay_n in_o lively_a manner_n express_v the_o act_n of_o violence_n say_v he_o be_v in_o 8._o esa_n 59_o 6_o 7_o 8._o their_o hand_n their_o foot_n run_v to_o evil_a and_o they_o make_v haste_n to_o shed_v innocent_a blood_n their_o thought_n be_v thought_n of_o iniquity_n waste_v and_o destruction_n be_v in_o their_o path_n the_o way_n of_o peace_n they_o know_v not_o and_o there_o be_v no_o judgement_n in_o their_o go_n neither_o do_v
in_o vain_a lest_o in_o that_o great_a day_n of_o account_n the_o blood_n of_o these_o man_n who_o have_v perish_v by_o their_o evil_a example_n be_v require_v at_o their_o hand_n let_v they_o remember_v that_o counterfeit_a piety_n be_v double_a iniquity_n that_o the_o hypocrite_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o &_o his_o hope_n perish_v that_o the_o seem_a holy_a pharisee_v be_v much_o more_o odious_a in_o god_n sight_n than_o publican_n and_o open_a sinner_n see_v they_o more_o dishonour_n god_n &_o disgrace_v his_o holy_a truth_n then_o any_o other_o final_o that_o god_n will_v be_v honour_v in_o all_o those_o that_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o either_o by_o reward_v their_o sincerity_n or_o punish_v their_o hypocrisy_n and_o that_o above_o all_o other_o the_o hypocrite_n shall_v be_v assure_o plunge_v into_o that_o bottomless_a gulf_n of_o hellish_a condemnation_n in_o which_o regard_n when_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o the_o undoubted_a punishment_n of_o desperate_a sinner_n he_o usual_o say_v that_o they_o shall_v have_v their_o portion_n with_o hypocrite_n in_o outer_a darkness_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n 51._o matth._n 24._o 51._o of_o tooth_n those_o also_o who_o be_v not_o yet_o call_v and_o regenerate_v be_v to_o be_v admonish_v as_o they_o tender_v the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n that_o they_o do_v not_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v hinder_v and_o discourage_v by_o this_o scandal_n of_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o hypocrite_n and_o weak_a christian_n from_o the_o profession_n of_o god_n true_a religion_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o holy_a duty_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n that_o they_o ascribe_v these_o enormity_n or_o frailty_n to_o any_o thing_n rather_o then_o unto_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n or_o the_o outward_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o any_o christian_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o namely_o to_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o with_o his_o tentation_n assault_v professor_n with_o more_o hellish_a policy_n &_o fury_n then_o other_o man_n because_o their_o sin_n &_o fall_v do_v most_o dishonour_n god_n and_o blemish_v the_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n of_o his_o shine_a truth_n to_o the_o wily_a spite_n of_o worldling_n who_o with_o all_o their_o endeavour_n entice_v or_o compel_v those_o that_o make_v any_o show_n of_o religion_n to_o accompany_v they_o in_o their_o wicked_a course_n that_o they_o may_v countenance_v their_o action_n by_o their_o example_n or_o escape_v their_o admonition_n and_o reprehension_n when_o as_o they_o be_v now_o become_v alike_o faulty_a or_o to_o their_o deep_a and_o poisonous_a corruption_n which_o notwithstanding_o their_o outward_a profession_n do_v still_o lie_v secret_o lurk_v in_o their_o heart_n which_o cause_n they_o to_o break_v out_o into_o those_o sin_n which_o their_o own_o conscience_n enlighten_v with_o god_n truth_n do_v utter_o condemn_v neither_o can_v they_o with_o more_o show_n impute_v their_o scandalous_a sin_n and_o foul_a fall_n to_o the_o just_a and_o pure_a religion_n profess_v by_o they_o than_o the_o crookedness_n of_o the_o work_n to_o the_o right_n and_o perfect_a squire_n or_o the_o foulness_n of_o their_o hand_n to_o the_o pure_a crystal_n fountain_n which_o if_o it_o be_v right_o use_v will_v wash_v and_o make_v they_o clean_o for_o what_o be_v all_o their_o fault_n but_o crooked_a aberration_n from_o this_o straight_a way_n of_o truth_n what_o be_v they_o but_o such_o sin_n as_o be_v continual_o condemn_v and_o beat_v down_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o how_o can_v they_o have_v any_o encouragement_n to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o wickedness_n by_o their_o often_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n wherein_o his_o fearful_a judgement_n be_v daily_o denounce_v against_o all_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o therefore_o accurse_a be_v that_o foul_a mouth_n if_o it_o be_v not_o wash_v in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o dare_v belch_v out_o such_o a_o blasphemy_n against_o god_n holy_a truth_n as_o to_o say_v that_o if_o there_o be_v less_o preach_v and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n there_o will_v be_v more_o obedience_n towards_o superior_n and_o more_o love_n and_o charity_n towards_o equal_n and_o inferior_n and_o likewise_o thrice_o unhappy_a they_o who_o will_v so_o stumble_v at_o this_o stone_n of_o offence_n cast_v into_o their_o way_n by_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o hypocrite_n as_o that_o they_o refuse_v to_o take_v upon_o they_o this_o holy_a profession_n or_o to_o bring_v forth_o better_a fruit_n than_o they_o in_o their_o christian_a practice_n as_o if_o all_o shall_v refuse_v physic_n because_o some_o dye_n that_o take_v it_o or_o wholesome_a food_n because_o some_o who_o have_v their_o stomach_n full_a of_o corrupt_a humour_n be_v not_o nourish_v thereby_o but_o become_v more_o sick_a do_v present_o cast_v it_o up_o again_o without_o profit_n final_o let_v no_o weak_a christian_n be_v discourage_v by_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o hypocrite_n from_o make_v open_a and_o bold_a profession_n of_o god_n truth_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o outward_a fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n because_o they_o will_v not_o be_v think_v like_o unto_o they_o for_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o deny_v christ_n before_o man_n because_o we_o will_v shun_v their_o reproach_n and_o to_o be_v in_o truth_n impious_a in_o the_o neglect_n of_o christian_a duty_n because_o we_o will_v shun_v the_o suspicion_n of_o hypocrisy_n what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o esteem_v more_o of_o the_o vain_a and_o false_a censure_n of_o profane_a worldling_n then_o of_o the_o approbation_n which_o our_o good_a action_n and_o holy_a duty_n shall_v have_v from_o god_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o refuse_v to_o be_v god_n true_a treasure_n and_o pure_a gold_n because_o there_o be_v in_o the_o world_n many_o counterfeit_a slip_n to_o grow_v in_o his_o field_n and_o to_o lie_v in_o his_o barn_n like_o good_a wheat_n because_o there_o be_v tare_n in_o the_o one_o and_o chaff_n in_o the_o other_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o give_v over_o our_o lawful_a calling_n and_o honest_a labour_n in_o they_o because_o there_o be_v some_o of_o the_o same_o trade_n that_o discred_a it_o themselves_o and_o their_o call_n by_o their_o fraudulent_a and_o deceitful_a deal_n but_o if_o this_o prevail_v with_o we_o let_v we_o also_o be_v ashamed_a to_o eat_v wholesome_a food_n because_o some_o have_v surfeit_v on_o it_o or_o to_o drink_v such_o drink_n as_o other_o have_v abuse_v to_o drunkenness_n yea_o rather_o because_o other_o have_v disgrace_v the_o pure_a and_o true_a religion_n which_o we_o profess_v by_o their_o wicked_a life_n let_v we_o who_o be_v sincere_o mind_v make_v open_a profession_n of_o it_o that_o we_o may_v adorn_v it_o by_o our_o holy_a conversation_n for_o the_o more_o it_o be_v blot_v and_o blemish_v with_o their_o fruit_n of_o injustice_n the_o more_o it_o need_v the_o hand_n of_o innocent_n to_o wash_v and_o restore_v it_o to_o its_o native_a purity_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o that_o scandal_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o hypocrite_n of_o that_o which_o be_v cause_v by_o the_o bad_a example_n of_o evil_a minister_n i_o have_v before_o speak_v and_o therefore_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v cap._n ix_o of_o the_o impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n arise_v from_o the_o flesh_n and_o first_o such_o as_o arise_v from_o the_o intellectual_a faculty_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o most_o dangerous_a impediment_n arise_v from_o our_o own_o corrupt_a flesh_n if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o or_o great_a impediment_n to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n than_o those_o which_o be_v already_o handle_v yet_o be_v there_o no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v flatter_v ourselves_o with_o a_o vain_a conceit_n that_o we_o may_v go_v forward_o in_o this_o course_n with_o much_o ease_n as_o be_v a_o thing_n so_o slight_a and_o ordinary_a that_o the_o achieve_v of_o it_o need_v little_a care_n and_o small_a endeavour_n but_o how_o much_o more_o will_v this_o fond_a opinion_n vanish_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o unite_n all_o our_o force_n clear_o appear_v for_o the_o attain_n unto_o any_o perfection_n in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o outward_a practice_n of_o they_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n if_o we_o further_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v many_o more_o and_o far_o more_o dangerous_a impediment_n which_o arise_v from_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o the_o inbred_a corruption_n of_o our_o pollute_a nature_n the_o which_o be_v so_o averse_a and_o contrary_a unto_o the_o sincere_a and_o spiritual_a service_n of_o god_n that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n seem_v more_o irksome_a and_o tedious_a unto_o it_o in_o which_o regard_n we_o can_v no_o soon_o set_v ourselves_o serious_o
may_v be_v reclaim_v from_o go_v on_o still_o in_o this_o erroneous_a and_o tedious_a course_n and_o that_o other_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v by_o their_o example_n from_o resolve_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o joy_n comparable_a unto_o that_o which_o be_v or_o aught_o to_o be_v in_o christian_n that_o desire_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o their_o holy_a conversation_n for_o if_o as_o bernard_n have_v omne_fw-la oblatus_fw-la siquidem_fw-la isaac_n sanctificatus_fw-la est_fw-la non_fw-la mactatus_fw-la non_fw-fr isaac_n sed_fw-la ary_n morietur_fw-la non_fw-la peribit_fw-la tibi_fw-la laetitia_fw-la sed_fw-la contumacia_fw-la etc._n etc._n bernard_n sermo_fw-la de_fw-la verbis_fw-la petri_n ecce_n nos_fw-la reliquimus_fw-la omne_fw-la excellent_o observe_v we_o can_v be_v content_a with_o abraham_n in_o faith_n and_o obedience_n towards_o god_n to_o offer_v and_o sacrifice_v our_o isaac_n first_o our_o laughter_n and_o joy_n it_o shall_v only_o be_v sanctify_v but_o not_o slaughter_v and_o kill_v thy_o isaac_n shall_v not_o die_v nor_o thy_o mirth_n perish_v but_o the_o ram_n only_o that_o be_v the_o perverseness_n and_o profaneness_n of_o thy_o pleasure_n and_o joy_n which_o end_v always_o in_o grief_n and_o anxiety_n isaac_n thy_o joy_n shall_v not_o die_v as_o thou_o suppose_v but_o shall_v sure_o live_v only_o it_o shall_v be_v lift_v aloft_o upon_o the_o altar_n and_o upon_o the_o wood_n that_o thy_o joy_n may_v be_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a sublime_a and_o lofty_a not_o in_o the_o flesh_n and_o thing_n beneath_o but_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n &_o those_o high_a and_o holy_a privilege_n which_o we_o have_v through_o he_o for_o howsoever_o christian_n in_o their_o first_o conversion_n and_o humiliation_n chief_o act_v the_o part_n of_o sorrow_n &_o heaviness_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o manifold_a and_o heinous_a sin_n and_o shed_v tear_n of_o bitter_a grief_n look_v upon_o he_o who_o they_o have_v pierce_v yet_o be_v 3._o zach._n 12._o 10._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o justify_v by_o faith_n &_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n they_o triumph_v with_o joy_n even_o in_o their_o affliction_n and_o tribulation_n and_o though_o they_o sow_v in_o tear_n yet_o they_o reap_v in_o joy_n though_o they_o have_v a_o drop_n and_o sorrowful_a seedtime_n yet_o their_o harvest_n which_o yield_v unto_o they_o a_o fruitful_a crop_n of_o save_v grace_n which_o yet_o be_v but_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o their_o succeed_a joy_n and_o heavenly_a happiness_n be_v full_a of_o mirth_n &_o gladness_n so_o that_o with_o david_n they_o rejoice_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 7._o more_o in_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o god_n gracious_a countenance_n shine_v upon_o they_o than_o worldling_n do_v or_o can_v do_v when_o their_o corn_n and_o wine_n be_v increase_v and_o though_o they_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o afflict_a estate_n as_o sorrowful_a yet_o they_o be_v always_o rejoice_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v because_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 10._o they_o know_v that_o all_o thing_n even_o cross_n and_o calamity_n themselves_o work_v together_o for_o their_o good_a the_o which_o will_v more_o manifest_o appear_v if_o we_o a_o little_a further_o consider_v the_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n for_o the_o psalmist_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o voice_n of_o rejoice_v and_o 15._o psal_n 118._o 15._o salvation_n be_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o solomon_n speak_v of_o wisdom_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o in_o all_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n say_v that_o her_o way_n be_v way_n of_o pleasantness_n and_o all_o her_o path_n be_v peace_n so_o david_n say_v 17._o pro._n 3._o 17._o of_o the_o church_n and_o child_n of_o god_n the_o lively_a member_n of_o it_o that_o 8._o psal_n 36._o 8._o they_o shall_v be_v abundant_o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o his_o house_n and_o that_o he_o will_v make_v they_o drink_v of_o the_o river_n of_o his_o pleasure_n our_o saviour_n also_o promise_v unto_o the_o disciple_n and_o in_o they_o to_o all_o the_o faithful_a that_o he_o 22._o job._n 16._o 22._o will_v give_v they_o such_o a_o permanent_a joy_n as_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o they_o and_o final_o the_o apostle_n set_v it_o down_o not_o as_o a_o common_a gift_n but_o as_o a_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o droop_v sorrow_n and_o disconsolate_a heaviness_n but_o joy_n and_o peace_n and_o this_o also_o appear_v 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n record_v in_o the_o scripture_n thus_o david_n say_v my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o the_o lord_n it_o shall_v rejoice_v 9_o psal_n 35._o 9_o in_o his_o salvation_n neither_o do_v he_o only_o thus_o rejoice_v in_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n favour_n and_o conquest_n of_o his_o enemy_n but_o also_o in_o his_o obedience_n and_o keep_n of_o god_n law_n i_o have_v rejoice_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 14_o 16._o testimony_n as_o much_o as_o in_o all_o riches_n i_o will_v delight_v myself_o in_o thy_o statute_n i_o will_v not_o forget_v thy_o word_n and_o again_o i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n 8._o psal_n 40._o 8._o yea_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n thus_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v even_o in_o 41._o act._n 5._o 41._o their_o persecution_n because_o they_o be_v think_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o paul_n and_o silas_n when_o as_o their_o back_n be_v tear_v 16._o act._n 16._o with_o sore_a stripe_n and_o their_o foot_n lock_v in_o the_o stock_n thus_o the_o apostle_n find_v matter_n enough_o to_o glory_v in_o through_o jesus_n christ_n in_o thing_n 17._o rom._n 15._o 17._o pertain_v to_o god_n and_o taste_v such_o unspeakable_a joy_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v that_o he_o disclaym_v all_o other_o 14._o gal._n 6._o 14._o joy_n and_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o have_v no_o scant_a measure_n of_o this_o sweet_a delight_n but_o that_o he_o be_v fill_v with_o comfort_n and_o be_v exceed_o 4._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 4._o joyful_a even_o in_o all_o his_o tribulation_n neither_o be_v this_o joy_n whereof_o i_o speak_v in_o which_o the_o christian_a exceed_v all_o other_o man_n sensual_a and_o carnal_a in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o fruition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o revel_v in_o swill_v and_o drink_v dice_a and_o card_v vain_a dalliance_n and_o good_a fellowship_n chamber_a and_o wantonness_n for_o such_o 2._o eccles_n 2_o 1_o 2._o pleasure_n he_o account_v vanity_n and_o such_o mirth_n madness_n and_o choose_v rather_o to_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o mourning_n then_o into_o the_o house_n of_o such_o feast_n &_o rejoice_v because_o such_o joy_n &_o laughter_n be_v but_o short_a and_o momentany_a like_o the_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n and_o always_o end_v in_o 6._o eccles_n 7._o 2_o 6._o sorrow_n and_o anxiety_n it_o be_v not_o in_o mad_a mirth_n and_o in_o sinful_a and_o unlawful_a delight_n for_o christian_a charity_n rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n but_o rejoice_v in_o the_o 6._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6._o truth_n and_o this_o joy_n be_v always_o join_v with_o righteousness_n and_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o good_a conscience_n in_o which_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n consist_v for_o be_v subject_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n such_o as_o it_o be_v such_o also_o be_v their_o joy_n but_o his_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n but_o spiritual_a &_o heavenly_a and_o therefore_o their_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v be_v likewise_o of_o the_o same_o nature_n and_o howsoever_o god_n child_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o rejoice_v even_o in_o his_o temporary_a blessing_n as_o they_o be_v testimony_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n love_n and_o also_o in_o honest_a sport_n and_o recreation_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v whereby_o they_o be_v fit_v for_o high_a duty_n as_o music_n shoot_v hunt_a hawk_v and_o such_o like_a those_o caution_n before_o set_v down_o be_v due_o observe_v yea_o howsoever_o in_o these_o respect_v they_o have_v great_a &_o more_o just_a cause_n of_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v then_o any_o worldling_n because_o these_o be_v but_o usurper_n who_o have_v a_o fearful_a account_n to_o make_v of_o their_o intrusion_n whereas_o the_o other_o have_v their_o right_n restore_v unto_o they_o by_o jesus_n christ_n yet_o these_o be_v not_o the_o chief_a joy_n which_o they_o rest_v upon_o as_o be_v in_o comparison_n dull_a and_o heartless_a cold_a and_o comfortless_o only_o they_o use_v they_o for_o the_o
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 mind_n and_o heart_n more_o upon_o they_o then_o upon_o thou_o who_o haste_v gracious_o bestow_v they_o upon_o us._n we_o have_v not_o sanctify_v thou_o in_o thy_o judgement_n by_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o hand_n nor_o have_v profit_v by_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n for_o the_o amendment_n of_o our_o life_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o have_v not_o suffer_v thou_o to_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o sceptre_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n but_o have_v often_o grieve_v it_o by_o resist_v and_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o and_o by_o subiect_v ourselves_o to_o be_v govern_v by_o our_o own_o lust_n we_o have_v not_o behave_v ourselves_o as_o it_o become_v subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o live_v holy_o righteous_o and_o sober_o in_o this_o present_a world_n we_o have_v not_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 holy_a will_n nor_o endeavour_v as_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o absolute_a obedience_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o our_o creator_n and_o redeemer_n we_o have_v not_o obey_v thou_o cheerful_o and_o with_o delight_n ready_o and_o without_o delay_n sincere_o and_o constant_o but_o have_v divide_v ourselves_o between_o thou_o and_o the_o world_n and_o have_v serve_v thou_o but_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n we_o have_v not_o in_o all_o thing_n submit_v ourselves_o unto_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n but_o have_v murmur_v against_o thy_o providence_n when_o we_o have_v be_v cross_v in_o our_o desire_n we_o have_v not_o restrain_v and_o mortify_v our_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n of_o ambition_n covetousness_n &_o voluptuousness_n but_o have_v immoderate_o desire_v and_o set_v our_o heart_n too_o much_o upon_o earthly_a and_o momentany_a thing_n we_o have_v more_o hunger_v after_o the_o meat_n which_o perish_v then_o after_o spiritual_a food_n which_o endure_v unto_o life_n everlasting_a we_o have_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o that_o portion_n which_o thou_o have_v allot_v unto_o we_o nor_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o thou_o for_o all_o thing_n needful_a but_o have_v turmoil_v ourselves_o with_o cark_n care_n and_o trust_v too_o much_o unto_o our_o own_o providence_n we_o have_v not_o so_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n and_o pollution_n of_o our_o sin_n as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o have_v be_v more_o ready_a to_o have_v they_o pardon_v then_o to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o we_o have_v not_o labour_v after_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n to_o be_v assure_v thereby_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o reconcile_v or_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n and_o thereby_o weaken_v our_o assurance_n we_o be_v not_o press_v with_o our_o sin_n as_o with_o a_o heavy_a burden_n nor_o have_v as_o we_o ought_v serious_o bewail_v they_o nor_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v of_o they_o we_o do_v not_o careful_o keep_v our_o watch_n that_o we_o be_v not_o again_o surprise_v by_o sin_n and_o so_o be_v apt_a to_o relapse_n again_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n after_o we_o have_v repent_v of_o they_o and_o receive_v pardon_n we_o be_v negligent_a in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n neither_o do_v we_o sincere_o and_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n remit_v injury_n but_o in_o profession_n and_o show_n forgive_a but_o not_o forget_v they_o we_o do_v not_o approve_v our_o sincerity_n in_o remit_v injury_n by_o our_o readiness_n to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n to_o those_o who_o have_v offend_v we_o and_o by_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n we_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o take_v notice_n of_o every_o injury_n and_o do_v not_o pass_v by_o offence_n approve_v our_o wisdom_n by_o our_o slowness_n to_o anger_n and_o our_o love_n by_o cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n but_o be_v apt_a to_o retain_v anger_n and_o to_o seek_v revenge_n when_o we_o be_v wrong_v we_o do_v not_o as_o we_o shall_v resist_v the_o tentation_n of_o the_o flesh_n world_n and_o devil_n but_o though_o we_o pray_v against_o they_o yet_o upon_o every_o slight_a occasion_n we_o run_v into_o they_o and_o be_v easy_o entice_v to_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o to_o forfeit_v that_o liberty_n which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o us._n we_o live_v secure_o as_o if_o we_o be_v free_a from_o all_o danger_n of_o enemy_n and_o do_v not_o due_o consider_v their_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n our_o own_o weakness_n and_o their_o power_n that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o pray_v with_o more_o fervency_n to_o be_v free_v from_o tentation_n or_o for_o thy_o assistance_n that_o we_o may_v overcome_v they_o and_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o evil_a whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o be_v often_o foil_v by_o they_o 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 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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 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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 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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
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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with_o all_o other_o tentation_n though_o never_o so_o ugly_a and_o terrible_a in_o their_o outward_a appearance_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o behoove_v all_o christian_n as_o they_o love_v their_o soul_n and_o will_v either_o escape_v death_n and_o hell_n or_o attain_v unto_o salvation_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n that_o they_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o themselves_o and_o that_o be_v wound_v by_o this_o viperous_a serpent_n with_o the_o sting_n of_o sin_n they_o do_v not_o thereupon_o fall_v into_o this_o please_a slumber_n or_o rather_o dead_a sleep_n of_o carnal_a security_n the_o which_o bring_v all_o over-taken_v with_o it_o into_o destruction_n and_o condemnation_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n 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 to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o now_o speak_v more_o special_o of_o it_o and_o for_o our_o more_o orderly_a proceed_n i_o will_v first_o show_v what_o it_o be_v that_o so_o know_v we_o may_v the_o better_o avoid_v it_o second_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o and_o mean_n which_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n use_v to_o work_v it_o in_o us._n three_o the_o diverse_a sort_n and_o kind_n of_o this_o vice_n four_o how_o we_o may_v know_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o five_o the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o and_o how_o far_o forth_o we_o be_v taint_v and_o infect_v with_o this_o deadly_a poison_n and_o last_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v either_o be_v preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o it_o or_o recover_v if_o we_o be_v already_o over-taken_v §._o 2_o carnal_a security_n define_v concern_v the_o first_o we_o will_v make_v it_o plain_a not_o only_o by_o a_o definition_n or_o description_n but_o also_o by_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o it_o record_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n it_o may_v best_o be_v define_v if_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o oppose_v it_o to_o that_o virtue_n whereof_o it_o be_v the_o privation_n namely_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n after_o this_o manner_n carnal_a security_n be_v a_o vice_n or_o vicious_a habit_n whereby_o forget_v or_o neglect_v both_o the_o justice_n and_o power_n of_o god_n in_o punish_v sin_n and_o also_o his_o infinite_a love_n and_o goodness_n in_o christ_n his_o merit_n and_o judgement_n his_o promise_n and_o threaten_n with_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o we_o do_v cast_v off_o all_o fear_n of_o he_o and_o so_o quiet_o and_o secure_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n promise_v unto_o ourselves_o immunity_n from_o all_o punishment_n and_o not_o only_o for_o the_o present_a the_o constant_a fruition_n of_o our_o carnal_a delight_n but_o also_o everlasting_a salvation_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v unto_o this_o description_n for_o the_o better_a clear_n of_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n we_o may_v add_v that_o of_o bernard_n describe_v a_o hard_a or_o secure_a heart_n it_o be_v that_o say_v he_o which_o be_v not_o rend_v with_o compunction_n nor_o 1._o bernard_n de_fw-fr consid_fw-la ad_fw-la eugenium_fw-la lib._n 1._o soften_v with_o piety_n nor_o move_v with_o prayer_n nor_o yield_v to_o threaten_n and_o be_v harden_v with_o stripe_n it_o be_v ungrateful_a for_o benefit_n unfaithful_a for_o counsel_n fierce_a in_o respect_n of_o judgement_n shameless_a in_o regard_n of_o thing_n filthy_a and_o dishonest_a undaunted_a in_o danger_n inhuman_a in_o humane_a action_n rash_a in_o divine_a forgetful_a of_o thing_n past_a neglectful_a of_o thing_n present_a improvident_a for_o thing_n to_o come_v it_o be_v that_o which_o remember_v nothing_o past_a but_o injury_n lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o all_o thing_n present_a and_o forecasteth_a and_o provide_v for_o nothing_o to_o come_v but_o revenge_n and_o that_o i_o may_v in_o a_o word_n comprehend_v the_o evil_n of_o this_o horrible_a vice_n it_o be_v that_o which_o neither_o fear_v god_n nor_o respect_v man._n so_o that_o if_o we_o will_v have_v a_o brief_a definition_n of_o this_o security_n it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o absence_n and_o privation_n of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n for_o as_o security_n general_o consider_v be_v the_o freedom_n of_o the_o mind_n from_o all_o fear_n so_o this_o special_a kind_n of_o it_o carnal_a security_n be_v that_o horrible_a vice_n which_o empti_v the_o heart_n whole_o of_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o the_o wise_a man_n oppose_v they_o the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o happy_a be_v the_o man_n say_v he_o that_o fear_v always_o but_o he_o that_o harden_v 14._o pro._n 28._o 14._o his_o heart_n shall_v fall_v into_o mischief_n §._o 3_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o this_o be_v that_o security_n of_o which_o david_n speak_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o wicked_a say_v within_o my_o heart_n that_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o 2._o psal_n 36._o 1_o 2._o god_n before_o his_o eye_n for_o he_o flatter_v himself_o in_o his_o own_o eye_n until_o his_o iniquity_n be_v find_v out_o to_o be_v hateful_a and_o describe_v the_o prosperous_a estate_n of_o the_o wicked_a he_o say_v that_o continue_v in_o their_o corruption_n and_o be_v cover_v with_o violence_n as_o with_o a_o garment_n they_o speak_v lofty_o 11._o psal_n 73._o 8_o 9_o 11._o and_o set_v their_o mouth_n against_o the_o heaven_n say_v how_o do_v god_n know_v and_o be_v there_o knowledge_n in_o the_o most_o high_a and_o job_n discourse_v of_o the_o same_o subject_n namely_o wicked_a man_n flourish_v in_o worldly_a prosperity_n say_v that_o their_o house_n be_v safe_a from_o fear_n neither_o be_v the_o rod_n of_o god_n upon_o 9_o job_n 21._o 9_o they_o they_o take_v the_o timbrel_n and_o harp_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o organ_n they_o spend_v their_o day_n in_o wealth_n and_o in_o a_o moment_n
in_o faultinesse_n as_o if_o the_o cutpurse_n shall_v think_v himself_o safe_a and_o secure_a from_o danger_n of_o law_n because_o there_o be_v other_o great_a thief_n that_o break_v house_n and_o rob_v by_o the_o high_a way_n or_o the_o common_a whoremaster_n shall_v think_v himself_o in_o no_o danger_n of_o god_n or_o man_n law_n because_o there_o be_v other_o that_o live_v in_o incest_n and_o filthy_a sodomy_n or_o the_o manslayer_n shall_v flatter_v himself_o with_o a_o secure_a hope_n of_o escape_v at_o the_o day_n of_o assize_n because_o there_o be_v some_o in_o the_o jail_n that_o have_v commit_v parricide_n §._o 11_o the_o eleven_o cause_n be_v the_o misse-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o eleven_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v the_o misse-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o those_o who_o have_v no_o part_n or_o interest_n in_o they_o for_o when_o as_o there_o be_v no_o promise_n so_o general_a and_o indefinite_a which_o be_v not_o limit_v and_o restrain_v to_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n faith_n in_o christ_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n yet_o wicked_a man_n resolve_v to_o go_v on_o in_o the_o course_n of_o sin_n no_o soon_o hear_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n mercy_n the_o pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o eternal_a life_n and_o salvation_n for_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o have_v always_o the_o former_a condition_n express_v or_o understand_v but_o present_o with_o great_a confidence_n or_o rather_o presumption_n they_o lay_v hold_v of_o the_o promise_n but_o have_v no_o care_n at_o all_o of_o perform_v the_o condition_n thus_o when_o the_o lord_n say_v as_o true_o as_o i_o live_v i_o will_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n that_o they_o make_v use_v of_o for_o the_o 41._o ezech._n 33._o 41._o nourish_a of_o their_o carnal_a security_n never_o regard_v what_o follow_v but_o that_o he_o repent_v and_o 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