of_o these_o act_n be_v not_o consider_v absolute_o as_o a_o divine_a person_n but_o with_o respect_n unto_o some_o peculiar_a dispensation_n and_o condescension_n so_o the_o father_n give_v send_v command_v the_o son_n as_o he_o have_v condescend_v to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o and_o to_o be_v the_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man._n so_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n do_v send_v the_o spirit_n as_o he_o condescend_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n to_o the_o office_n of_o be_v the_o sunctifier_n and_o comforter_n of_o the_o church_n now_o these_o be_v free_a and_o voluntary_a act_n depend_v upon_o the_o sovereign_n will_v counsel_n &_o pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o may_v not_o have_v be_v without_o the_o least_o diminution_n of_o his_o eternal_a blessedness_n 2._o there_o be_v especial_a act_n ad_fw-la extra_fw-la towards_o the_o creature_n christi_fw-la this_o the_o whole_a scripture_n testify_v unto_o so_o that_o it_o be_v altogether_o needless_a to_o confirm_v it_o with_o particular_a instance_n none_o who_o have_v learn_v the_o first_o principle_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n but_o can_v tell_v you_o what_o work_n be_v ascribe_v peculiar_o to_o the_o father_n what_o to_o the_o son_n and_o what_o to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n beside_o this_o will_v be_v manifest_v afterward_o in_o all_o the_o distinct_a act_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v sufficient_a for_o our_o purpose_n sect._n 6_o five_o hence_o it_o follow_v avoidable_a that_o this_o spirit_n of_o who_o we_o treat_v be_v in_o himself_o a_o distinct_a live_a powerful_a intelligent_a divine_a person_n for_o none_o other_o can_v be_v the_o author_n of_o those_o internal_a and_o external_a divine_a act_n and_o operation_n which_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o but_o here_o i_o must_v stay_v a_o little_a and_o firm_a that_o foundation_n which_o we_o build_v upon_o for_o we_o be_v in_o the_o investigation_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o that_o one_o and_o selfsame_a spirit_n distribute_v according_a to_o his_o own_o will._n and_o it_o be_v indispensible_o necessary_a unto_o our_o present_a design_n that_o we_o inquire_v who_o and_o what_o that_o one_o and_o selfsame_a spirit_n be_v see_v on_o he_o and_o his_o will_n all_o these_o thing_n do_v depend_v and_o we_o do_v know_v likewise_o that_o if_o man_n prevail_v in_o the_o opposition_n they_o make_v unto_o his_o person_n it_o be_v to_o no_o great_a purpose_n to_o concern_v ourselves_o in_o his_o operation_n for_o the_o foundation_n of_o any_o fabric_n be_v take_v away_o the_o superstructure_n will_v be_v of_o no_o use_n nor_o abide_v sect._n 7_o the_o opposition_n that_o be_v make_v in_o the_o world_n against_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n doctrinally_n may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o two_o head_n for_o some_o there_o be_v who_o grant_v his_o personality_n or_o that_o he_o be_v a_o distinct_a self-subsisting_a person_n but_o they_o deny_v his_o deity_n deny_v he_o to_o be_v a_o participant_a of_o the_o divine_a nature_n or_o will_v not_o allow_v he_o to_o be_v god_n a_o create_v finite_a spirit_n they_o say_v he_o be_v but_o the_o chief_a of_o all_o spirit_n that_o be_v create_v and_o the_o head_n of_o all_o the_o good_a angel_n such_o a_o spirit_n they_o say_v there_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o the_o holy_a ghost_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o work_n wherein_o he_o be_v employ_v this_o way_n go_v the_o macedonian_a heretic_n of_o old_a and_o they_o be_v now_o follow_v by_o the_o mahometan_n and_o some_o of_o late_a among_o ourselves_o have_v attempt_v to_o revive_v the_o same_o frenzy_n but_o we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o trouble_v ourselves_o about_o this_o notion_n the_o folly_n of_o it_o be_v so_o evident_a that_o it_o be_v almost_o by_o all_o utter_o desert_v for_o such_o thing_n be_v affirm_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o that_o to_o assert_v his_o personality_n and_o deny_v his_o deity_n be_v the_o utmost_a madness_n that_o any_o one_o can_v fall_v into_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n wherefore_o the_o socinian_o the_o present_a great_a enemy_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n and_o who_o will_v be_v think_v to_o go_v sober_o about_o the_o work_n of_o destroy_v the_o church_n of_o god_n do_v utter_o reject_v this_o plea_n and_o pretence_n but_o that_o which_o they_o advance_v in_o the_o room_n of_o it_o be_v of_o no_o less_o pernicious_a nature_n and_o consequence_n for_o grant_v the_o thing_n assign_v to_o he_o to_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o divine_a power_n they_o deny_v his_o personality_n and_o assert_v that_o what_o be_v call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v nothing_o but_o a_o quality_n in_o the_o divine_a nature_n or_o the_o power_n that_o god_n put_v forth_o for_o such_o and_o such_o purpose_n which_o yet_o be_v no_o new_a invention_n of_o they_o 2._o i_o do_v not_o design_n here_o profess_o to_o contend_v with_o they_o about_o all_o the_o concernment_n of_o this_o difference_n for_o there_o be_v nothing_o of_o importance_n in_o all_o their_o pretence_n or_o exception_n but_o it_o will_v in_o one_o place_n or_o other_o occur_v unto_o consideration_n in_o our_o progress_n i_o shall_v only_o at_o present_a confirm_v the_o divine_a personality_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n with_o one_o argument_n which_o i_o will_v not_o say_v be_v such_o as_o no_o man_n can_v return_v the_o show_n of_o a_o answer_n unto_o for_o what_o be_v it_o that_o the_o serpentine_a wit_n of_o man_n will_v not_o pretend_v a_o answer_n unto_o or_o a_o exception_n against_o if_o their_o lust_n and_o prejudices_fw-la require_v they_o so_o to_o do_v but_o i_o will_v bold_o say_v it_o be_v such_o as_o that_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v never_o prevail_v against_o it_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o true_a believer_n the_o strengthen_n of_o who_o faith_n be_v all_o that_o in_o it_o i_o do_v aim_n at_o and_o if_o it_o do_v not_o unto_o all_o unprejudiced_a person_n evince_v the_o truth_n and_o reality_n of_o the_o divine_a personality_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o must_v certain_o convince_v all_o man_n that_o nothing_o which_o be_v teach_v or_o deliver_v in_o the_o scripture_n can_v possible_o be_v understand_v sect._n 8_o one_o consideration_n which_o have_v in_o part_n be_v before_o propose_v i_o shall_v premise_v to_o free_v the_o subject_a of_o our_o argument_n from_o ambiguity_n and_o this_o be_v that_o this_o word_n or_o name_n spirit_n be_v use_v sometime_o to_o denote_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 1._o himself_o and_o sometime_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n the_o effect_n of_o his_o operation_n on_o the_o soul_n of_o men._n and_o this_o our_o adversary_n in_o this_o cause_n be_v force_v to_o confess_v and_o thereon_o in_o all_o their_o write_n distinguish_v between_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o his_o effect_n this_o alone_a be_v suppose_v i_o say_v it_o be_v impossible_a to_o prove_v the_o father_n to_o be_v a_o person_n or_o the_o son_n to_o be_v so_o both_o which_o be_v acknowledge_v any_o other_o way_n than_o we_o may_v and_o do_v prove_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v so_o for_o he_o to_o who_o all_o personal_a property_n attribute_n adjunct_n act_n and_o operation_n be_v ascribe_v and_o unto_o who_o they_o do_v belong_v and_o to_o who_o nothing_o be_v or_o can_v be_v true_o and_o proper_o ascribe_v but_o what_o may_v and_o do_v belong_v unto_o a_o person_n he_o be_v a_o person_n and_o he_o be_v we_o teach_v to_o believe_v so_o to_o be_v so_o know_v we_o the_o father_n to_o be_v a_o person_n as_o also_o the_o son_n for_o our_o knowledge_n of_o thing_n be_v more_o by_o their_o property_n and_o operation_n than_o by_o their_o essential_a form_n especial_o be_v this_o so_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o nature_n be_v and_o existence_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o absolute_o incomprehensible_a now_o i_o shall_v not_o confirm_v the_o assumption_n of_o this_o argument_n with_o reference_n unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o this_o or_o that_o particular_a testimony_n nor_o from_o the_o assignation_n of_o any_o single_a personal_a property_n unto_o he_o but_o from_o the_o constant_a uniform_a tenor_n of_o the_o scripture_n in_o ascribe_v all_o these_o property_n unto_o he_o and_o we_o may_v add_v hereunto_o that_o thing_n be_v so_o order_v in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n that_o there_o be_v no_o personal_a property_n that_o may_v be_v find_v in_o a_o infinite_a divine_a nature_n but_o it_o be_v in_o one_o place_n or_o other_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o sect._n 9_o there_o be_v no_o exception_n can_v be_v lay_v against_o the_o force_n of_o this_o argument_n but_o only_o that_o some_o thing_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o spirit_n which_o belong_v not_o unto_o a_o person_n nor_o can_v be_v speak_v of_o he_o
down_o rain_n job_n 36._o 27._o until_o it_o water_n the_o ridge_n of_o the_o earth_n abundant_o settle_v the_o furrow_n thereof_o and_o make_v it_o soft_a with_o shower_n as_o psal._n 65._o 10._o which_o with_o the_o thing_n follow_v in_o that_o place_n v_o 11_o 12_o 13._o be_v speak_v allegorical_o of_o this_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n from_o above_o hence_o god_n be_v say_v to_o do_v this_o rich_o tit._n 3._o 6._o the_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o he_o have_v pour_v on_o we_o rich_o that_o be_v on_o all_o believer_n who_o be_v convert_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o apostle_n discourse_v not_o of_o the_o extraordinary_a gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v then_o give_v forth_o in_o a_o plentiful_a manner_n but_o of_o that_o grace_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o all_o that_o believe_v be_v regenerate_v renew_v and_o convert_v unto_o god_n for_o so_o be_v man_n convert_v of_o old_a by_o a_o rich_a participation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o so_o they_o must_v be_v still_o whatever_o some_o pretend_v or_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o by_o the_o same_o word_n be_v the_o bounty_n of_o god_n in_o other_o thing_n express_v the_o live_a god_n who_o give_v we_o rich_o all_o thing_n to_o enjoy_v 1_o tim._n 6._o 17._o 2._o this_o pour_v out_o have_v respect_n unto_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o not_o unto_o his_o person_n for_o where_o he_o be_v give_v he_o be_v give_v absolute_o and_o as_o to_o himself_o not_o more_o or_o less_o but_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n may_v be_v more_o plentiful_o and_o abundant_o give_v at_o one_o time_n than_o at_o another_o to_o some_o person_n than_o to_o other_o wherefore_o this_o expression_n be_v metonymical_a that_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o cause_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o effect_n the_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o be_v pour_v forth_o because_o his_o grace_n be_v so_o 3._o respect_n be_v have_v herein_o unto_o some_o especial_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n such_o be_v the_o purify_n or_o sanctify_v and_o the_o comfort_v or_o refresh_v they_o on_o who_o he_o be_v pour_v with_o respect_n unto_o the_o first_o to_o these_o effect_n he_o be_v compare_v both_o unto_o fire_n and_o water_n for_o both_o fire_n and_o water_n have_v purify_n quality_n in_o they_o though_o towards_o different_a object_n and_o work_n in_o a_o different_a manner_n so_o by_o fire_n be_v metal_n purify_v and_o purge_v from_o their_o dross_n and_o mixture_n and_o by_o water_n be_v all_o other_o unclean_a and_o defile_a thing_n cleanse_v and_o purify_v hence_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o work_n by_o his_o spirit_n be_v at_o once_o compare_v unto_o a_o refiner_n fire_n and_o to_o fuller_n soap_n mal._n 3._o 2_o 3._o because_o of_o the_o purge_a purify_n quality_n that_o be_v in_o fire_n and_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v express_o call_v a_o spirit_n of_o burn_v isa._n 4._o 4._o for_o by_o he_o be_v the_o vessel_n of_o the_o house_n of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o gold_n and_o silver_n refine_v and_o purge_v as_o those_o that_o be_v but_o of_o wood_n and_o stone_n be_v consume_v and_o when_o it_o be_v say_v of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n that_o he_o shall_v baptize_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n luke_n 3._o 16._o it_o be_v but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o same_o thing_n double_o express_v and_o therefore_o mention_n be_v make_v only_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n john_n 1._o 33._o but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v in_o his_o dispensation_n to_o purify_v and_o cleanse_v they_o as_o fire_n do_v gold_n and_o silver_n and_o on_o the_o same_o account_n be_v he_o compare_v to_o water_n ezek._n 36._o 35._o i_o will_v sprinkle_v clean_a water_n upon_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v clean_o which_o be_v expound_v v_o 26._o by_o a_o new_a spirit_n will_v i_o put_v within_o you_o which_o god_n call_v his_o spirit_n jer._n 32._o 39_o so_o our_o saviour_n call_v he_o river_n of_o water_n joh._n 7._o 38_o 39_o see_v isa._n 44._o 3._o and_o it_o be_v with_o regard_n unto_o his_o purify_n cleanse_a and_o sanctify_v our_o nature_n that_o he_o be_v thus_o call_v with_o respect_n therefore_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n hereunto_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v pour_v out_o so_o our_o apostle_n express_o declare_v tit._n 3._o 4_o 5_o 6._o again_o it_o respect_v his_o comfort_v and_o refresh_v they_o on_o who_o he_o be_v pour_v hence_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v pour_v down_o from_o above_o as_o rain_v that_o descend_v on_o the_o earth_n isa._n 44._o 3._o i_o will_v pour_v water_n upon_o he_o that_o be_v thirsty_a and_o flood_n upon_o the_o dry_a ground_n that_o be_v i_o will_v pour_v my_o spirit_n on_o thy_o seed_n and_o my_o blessing_n upon_o thy_o offspring_n and_o they_o shall_v spring_v up_o as_o among_o the_o grass_n as_o willow_n by_o the_o watercourse_n v_o 4._o see_v chap._n 35._o 6_o 7._o he_o come_v upon_o the_o dry_a parch_a barren_a ground_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n with_o his_o refresh_n fructify_a virtue_n and_o blessing_n cause_v they_o to_o spring_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o god_n heb._n 6._o 7._o and_o in_o respect_n unto_o his_o communication_n of_o his_o spirit_n be_v the_o lord_n christ_n say_v to_o come_v down_o like_o rain_n upon_o the_o mow_v grass_n as_o shower_n that_o water_n the_o earth_n psal._n 72._o 6._o the_o good_a lord_n give_v we_o always_o of_o these_o water_n and_o refresh_a shower_n and_o these_o be_v the_o way_n in_o general_a whereby_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n from_o god_n for_o what_o end_n or_o purpose_v soever_o it_o be_v be_v express_v sect._n 14_o we_o come_v next_o to_o consider_v what_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o spirit_n himself_o in_o a_o way_n of_o compliance_n with_o these_o act_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o be_v give_v and_o administer_v now_o these_o be_v such_o thing_n or_o action_n as_o manifest_v he_o to_o be_v a_o voluntary_a agent_n and_o that_o not_o only_o as_o to_o what_o he_o act_v or_o do_v in_o man_n but_o also_o as_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o come_n forth_o from_o god_n and_o his_o application_n of_o himself_o unto_o his_o work_n and_o these_o we_o must_v consider_v as_o they_o be_v declare_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o first_o and_o most_o general_a expression_n hereof_o be_v that_o he_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n he_o proceed_v from_o he_o also_o in_o like_a manner_n john_n 15._o 25._o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n he_o shall_v testify_v of_o i_o there_o be_v 〈…〉_z 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o procession_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o 〈…〉_z natural_a or_o personal_a this_o express_v his_o eternal_a relation_n to_o the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n he_o be_v of_o they_o by_o a_o eternal_a emanation_n or_o procession_n tempore_fw-la the_o manner_n hereof_o unto_o we_o in_o this_o life_n be_v incomprehensible_a therefore_o it_o be_v reject_v by_o some_o who_o will_v believe_v no_o more_o than_o they_o can_v put_v their_o hand_n into_o the_o side_n of_o and_o yet_o be_v they_o force_v in_o thing_n under_o their_o eye_n to_o admit_v of_o many_o thing_n which_o they_o can_v perfect_o comprehend_v but_o we_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sight_n confess_v this_o be_v enough_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o admit_v nothing_o in_o this_o great_a mystery_n but_o what_o be_v reveal_v and_o nothing_o be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o that_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o the_o be_v and_o subsistence_n of_o god_n for_o this_o procession_n or_o emanation_n include_v no_o separation_n or_o division_n in_o or_o of_o the_o divine_a nature_n but_o only_o express_v a_o distinction_n in_o subsistence_n by_o a_o property_n peculiar_a to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n but_o this_o be_v not_o that_o which_o at_o present_a i_o intend_v the_o consideration_n of_o it_o belong_v unto_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o trinity_n in_o general_a and_o have_v be_v handle_v elsewhere_o second_o there_o be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o procession_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o dispensatory_a this_o be_v the_o egress_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o his_o application_n of_o himself_o unto_o his_o work_n a_o voluntary_a act_n it_o be_v of_o his_o will_n and_o not_o a_o necessary_a property_n of_o his_o person_n and_o he_o be_v say_v thus_o to_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n because_o he_o go_v forth_o or_o proceed_v in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o the_o counsel_n and_o purpose_n of_o the_o father_n and_o as_o send_v by_o he_o to_o put_v they_o into_o
find_v in_o a_o better_a condition_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o even_o here_o bound_n may_v be_v fix_v unto_o the_o fierceness_n of_o some_o man_n spirit_n but_o they_o will_v not_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v so_o confine_v in_o many_o place_n they_o be_v transport_v with_o rage_n and_o fury_n so_o as_o to_o stir_v up_o persecution_n against_o such_o as_o be_v real_o anoint_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o for_o no_o other_o reason_n but_o because_o they_o be_v so_o gal._n 4._o 29._o other_o thing_n indeed_o be_v pretend_v by_o they_o but_o but_o all_o the_o world_n may_v see_v that_o they_o be_v not_o of_o such_o importance_n as_o to_o give_v countenance_n unto_o their_o wrath_n this_o be_v the_o latent_fw-la cause_n which_o stir_v it_o up_o and_o be_v oftentimes_o open_o express_v sect._n 27_o these_o thing_n at_o present_a be_v charge_v only_o as_o the_o miscarriage_n of_o private_a person_n when_o they_o be_v receive_v in_o church_n they_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o and_o a_o entrance_n into_o a_o fatal_a defection_n and_o apostasy_n from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o principal_a revelation_n that_o god_n make_v of_o himself_o be_v in_o the_o oneness_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o his_o monarchy_n over_o all_o and_o herein_o the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n be_v immediate_o represent_v with_o his_o power_n and_o authority_n for_o he_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o original_a of_o the_o deity_n the_o other_o person_n as_o to_o their_o subsistence_n be_v of_o he_o only_o he_o do_v withal_o give_v out_o promise_v concern_v the_o peculiar_a exhibition_n of_o the_o son_n in_o the_o flesh_n in_o a_o appoint_a season_n as_o also_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v give_v by_o he_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n hereby_o be_v their_o person_n to_o be_v signal_o glorify_v in_o this_o world_n it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o all_o man_n shall_v honour_v the_o son_n as_o they_o honour_v the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o like_a manner_n in_o this_o state_n of_o thing_n the_o only_a apostasy_n of_o the_o church_n can_v be_v polutheisme_n and_o idolatry_n according_o so_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v the_o church_n of_o israel_n be_v continual_o prone_a to_o these_o abomination_n so_o that_o scarce_o a_o generation_n pass_v or_o very_o few_o wherein_o the_o body_n of_o the_o people_n do_v not_o more_o or_o less_o defile_v themselves_o with_o they_o to_o wean_v and_o recover_v they_o from_o this_o sin_n be_v the_o principal_a end_n of_o the_o preach_a of_o those_o prophet_n which_o god_n from_o time_n to_o time_n send_v unto_o they_o 2_o king_n 17._o 13._o and_o this_o also_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o calamity_n which_o befall_v they_o and_o of_o all_o the_o judgement_n which_o god_n inflict_v on_o they_o as_o be_v testify_v in_o all_o the_o historical_a book_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o confirm_v by_o instance_n innumerable_a to_o put_v a_o end_n hereunto_o god_n at_o length_n bring_v a_o total_a desolation_n upon_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o cause_v the_o people_n to_o be_v carry_v into_o captivity_n out_o of_o their_o own_o land_n and_o hereby_o it_o be_v so_o far_o effect_v that_o upon_o their_o return_n whatever_o other_o sin_n they_o fall_v into_o yet_o they_o keep_v themselves_o from_o idol_n and_o idolatry_n ezek._n 16._o 62_o 63._o chap._n 23._o vers_fw-la 27_o 48._o and_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v because_o the_o time_n be_v now_o draw_v nigh_o wherein_o they_o be_v to_o be_v try_v with_o another_o dispensation_n of_o god_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v send_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o flesh._n to_o receive_v and_o obey_v he_o be_v now_o to_o be_v the_o principal_a instance_n and_o trial_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o obedience_n they_o be_v no_o long_o to_o be_v try_v mere_o by_o their_o faith_n whether_o they_o will_v own_v only_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n in_o opposition_n unto_o all_o false_a god_n and_o idol_n for_o that_o ground_n god_n have_v now_o absolute_o win_v upon_o they_o but_o now_o all_o be_v to_o turn_v on_o this_o hinge_v whether_o they_o will_v receive_v the_o son_n of_o god_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n here_o the_o generality_n of_o that_o church_n and_o people_n fall_v by_o their_o unbelief_n apostatise_v from_o god_n and_o become_v thereby_o neither_o church_n nor_o people_n joh._n 8._o 24._o they_o be_v reject_v the_o son_n of_o god_n call_v and_o gather_v another_o church_n sound_v it_o on_o his_o own_o person_n with_o faith_n and_o the_o profession_n of_o it_o therein_o mat._n 16._o v._n 18_o 19_o in_o this_o new_a church_n therefore_o this_o foundation_n be_v fix_v and_o this_o ground_n make_v good_a that_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v own_v and_o honour_v as_o we_o honour_v the_o father_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 11._o and_o herein_o all_o that_o be_v due_o call_v christian_n do_v agree_v as_o the_o church_n of_o israel_n do_v in_o one_o god_n after_o their_o return_n from_o the_o captivity_n of_o babylon_n but_o now_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v ascend_v unto_o his_o father_n have_v commit_v his_o whole_a affair_n in_o the_o church_n and_o in_o the_o world_n unto_o the_o holy_a spirit_n joh._n 16._o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o and_o it_o be_v on_o this_o design_n of_o god_n that_o the_o person_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v singular_o exalt_v in_o the_o church_n unto_o who_o they_o be_v so_o in_o the_o dark_a before_o that_o some_o none_o of_o the_o worst_a of_o they_o profess_v they_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o hear_v whether_o there_o be_v any_o holy_a ghost_n or_o no_o act_v 19_o 2._o that_o be_v at_o least_o as_o unto_o the_o peculiar_a dispensation_n of_o he_o then_o introduce_v in_o the_o church_n wherefore_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o church_n now_o immediate_o respect_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o act_v towards_o it_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o with_o respect_n unto_o he_o it_o be_v that_o the_o church_n in_o its_o present_a state_n be_v capable_a of_o a_o apostasy_n from_o god_n and_o whatever_o be_v find_v of_o this_o nature_n among_o any_o here_o it_o have_v its_o beginning_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o despise_v his_o person_n and_o reject_v his_o work_n now_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o idolatry_n of_o old_a and_o the_o jew_n rejection_n of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n and_o whereas_o there_o be_v a_o relief_n provide_v against_o these_o sin_n because_o there_o be_v a_o new_a dispensation_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o ensue_v in_o the_o evangelical_n work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o man_n sin_n against_o he_o and_o his_o operation_n contain_v the_o perfection_n and_o compliment_n of_o god_n revelation_n of_o himself_o unto_o they_o their_o condition_n be_v deplorable_a sect._n 28_o it_o may_v be_v some_o will_v say_v and_o plead_v that_o whatever_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n his_o grace_n gift_n and_o operation_n do_v entire_o belong_v unto_o the_o first_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n wherein_o they_o be_v manifest_v by_o visible_a and_o wonderful_a effect_n to_o those_o time_n they_o be_v confine_v and_o consequent_o that_o we_o have_v no_o other_o interest_n or_o concern_v in_o they_o but_o as_o in_o a_o record_a testimony_n give_v of_o old_a unto_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n this_o be_v so_o indeed_o as_o unto_o his_o extraordinary_a and_o miraculous_a operation_n but_o to_o confine_v his_o whole_a work_n thereunto_o be_v plain_o to_o deny_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o overthrow_v his_o church_n for_o we_o shall_v make_v it_o undeniable_o evident_a that_o none_o can_v believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n or_o yield_v obedience_n unto_o he_o or_o worship_n god_n in_o he_o but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o whole_a dispensation_n of_o he_o and_o his_o communication_n unto_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n do_v cease_v so_o do_v all_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o christianity_n also_o sect._n 29_o on_o these_o and_o the_o like_a consideration_n it_o be_v that_o i_o have_v think_v it_o necessary_a for_o myself_o and_o unto_o the_o church_n of_o god_n that_o the_o scripture_n shall_v be_v diligent_o search_v in_o and_o concern_v this_o great_a matter_n for_o none_o can_v deny_v but_o that_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o honour_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o church_n with_o the_o everlasting_a welfare_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n be_v deep_o concern_v herein_o sect._n 30_o the_o apostle_n peter_n treat_v about_o the_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o gospel_n teach_v by_o himself_o and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n tell_v
for_o that_o spirit_n who_o appear_v before_o the_o lord_n and_o offer_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o lie_a spirit_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o ahab_n prophet_n be_v no_o other_o but_o he_o who_o appear_v before_o god_n job_n 1._o who_o be_v call_v satan_n these_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v call_v unclean_a spirit_n matth._n 10._o 1._o and_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o ancient_n that_o satan_n be_v not_o call_v a_o spirit_n absolute_o but_o with_o a_o addition_n or_o mark_n of_o distinction_n hold_v only_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n 2._o and_o because_o evil_a spirit_n be_v wont_a to_o torment_v the_o mind_n and_o body_n of_o man_n therefore_o evil_a thought_n disorder_n of_o mind_n wicked_a purpose_n disquiet_v and_o vex_v the_o soul_n arise_v from_o or_o much_o further_v by_o melancholy_a distemper_n be_v call_v it_o may_v be_v sometime_o a_o evil_a spirit_n the_o case_n of_o saul_n shall_v be_v afterward_o consider_v sect._n 8_o in_o such_o variety_n be_v these_o word_n use_v and_o apply_v in_o the_o scripture_n because_o of_o some_o very_a general_a notion_n wherein_o the_o thing_n intend_v do_v agree_v for_o the_o most_o part_n there_o be_v no_o great_a difficulty_n in_o discover_v the_o especial_a meaning_n of_o they_o or_o what_o it_o be_v they_o signify_v in_o the_o several_a place_n where_o they_o occur_v their_o design_n and_o circumstance_n as_o to_o the_o subject_a matter_n treat_v of_o determine_v the_o signification_n and_o notwithstanding_o the_o ambiguous_a use_n of_o these_o word_n in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n clear_a and_o evident_a unto_o our_o purpose_n first_o that_o there_o be_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n a_o full_a distinct_a revelation_n or_o declaration_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 3._o as_o one_o singular_a and_o every_o way_n distinct_a from_o every_o thing_n else_o that_o be_v occasional_o or_o constant_o signify_v or_o denote_v by_o that_o word_n spirit_n and_o this_o not_o only_o a_o multitude_n of_o particular_a place_n give_v testimony_n unto_o but_o also_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o the_o scripture_n suppose_v as_o that_o without_o a_o acknowledgement_n whereof_o nothing_o else_o contain_v in_o it_o can_v be_v understand_v or_o be_v of_o any_o use_n at_o all_o for_o we_o shall_v find_v this_o doctrine_n to_o be_v the_o very_a life_n and_o soul_n which_o quicken_v the_o whole_a from_o first_o to_o last_o take_v away_o the_o work_n and_o powerful_a efficacy_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n from_o the_o administration_n of_o it_o and_o it_o will_v prove_v but_o a_o dead_a letter_n of_o no_o save_a advantage_n to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n and_o take_v away_o the_o doctrine_n concern_v he_o from_o the_o write_n of_o it_o and_o the_o whole_a will_v be_v unintelligible_a and_o useless_a second_o that_o whatever_o be_v affirm_v of_o this_o holy_a spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n it_o all_o relate_v either_o to_o his_o person_n or_o his_o operation_n and_o these_o operation_n of_o his_o be_v various_a be_v sometime_o by_o a_o metonymy_n call_v spirit_n whereof_o afterward_o i_o shall_v not_o therefore_o need_v to_o prove_v that_o there_o be_v a_o holy_a spirit_n distinct_a from_o all_o other_o spirit_n whatever_o and_o from_o every_o thing_n else_o that_o on_o several_a occasion_n be_v signify_v by_o that_o name_n for_o this_o be_v acknowledge_v by_o all_o that_o acknowledge_v the_o scripture_n yea_o it_o be_v so_o by_o jew_n and_o mahometan_n as_o well_o as_o all_o sort_n of_o christian_n and_o indeed_o all_o those_o false_a apprehension_n concern_v he_o which_o have_v at_o this_o day_n any_o countenance_n give_v unto_o they_o may_v be_v refer_v unto_o two_o head_n 1._o that_o of_o the_o modern_a jew_n who_o affirm_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v the_o influential_a fluential_a power_n of_o god_n which_o conceit_n be_v entertain_v and_o diligent_o promote_v by_o the_o socinian_o 2._o that_o of_o the_o mahometan_n who_o make_v he_o a_o eminent_a angel_n and_o sometime_o say_v it_o be_v gabriel_n which_o be_v traduce_v from_o the_o maâ—edonians_n of_o old_a have_v find_v some_o defender_n and_o promoter_n in_o our_o day_n sect._n 9_o this_o then_o be_v the_o name_n of_o he_o concern_v who_o we_o treat_v some_o thing_n concern_v it_o and_o the_o use_n of_o it_o as_o peculiar_o apply_v unto_o he_o be_v to_o be_v premise_v sp._n for_o sometime_o he_o be_v call_v â—he_n spirit_n absolute_o sometime_o the_o holy_a spirit_n or_o as_o we_o speak_v the_o holy_a ghost_n sometime_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o holiness_n sometime_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n or_o of_o the_o son_n the_o first_o absolute_o use_v denote_v his_o person_n the_o addition_n express_v his_o property_n and_o relation_n unto_o the_o other_o person_n in_o the_o name_n spirit_n two_o thing_n be_v include_v first_o his_o nature_n or_o essence_n namely_o that_o he_o be_v a_o pure_a spiritual_a or_o immaterial_a substance_n for_o neither_o the_o hebrew_n nor_o the_o greek_n can_v express_v such_o a_o be_v in_o its_o subsistence_n but_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o spirit_n nor_o be_v this_o name_n first_o give_v unto_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o allusion_n unto_o the_o wind_n in_o its_o subtlety_n agility_n and_o efficacy_n prolegom_n for_o these_o thing_n have_v respect_n only_o unto_o his_o operation_n wherein_o from_o some_o general_a appearance_n his_o work_n and_o effect_n be_v liken_v unto_o the_o wind_n and_o its_o effect_n joh._n 3._o 8._o but_o it_o be_v his_o substance_n or_o be_v which_o be_v first_o intend_v in_o this_o name_n so_o it_o be_v say_v of_o god_n 3._o joh._n 4._o 24._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n be_v a_o spirit_n that_o be_v he_o be_v of_o a_o pure_a spiritual_a immaterial_a nature_n not_o confine_v unto_o any_o place_n and_o so_o not_o regard_v one_o more_o than_o another_o in_o his_o worship_n as_o be_v the_o design_n of_o the_o place_n to_o evince_v it_o will_v therefore_o be_v say_v that_o on_o this_o account_n the_o name_n of_o spirit_n be_v not_o peculiar_a unto_o the_o three_o person_n see_v it_o contain_v the_o description_n of_o that_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o same_o in_o they_o all_o for_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v god_n be_v a_o spirit_n it_o be_v not_o speak_v of_o this_o or_o that_o person_n but_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n abstract_o i_o grant_v that_o so_o it_o be_v johan_n and_o therefore_o the_o name_n spirit_n be_v not_o in_o the_o first_o place_n characteristical_a of_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n but_o denote_v that_o nature_n whereof_o each_o person_n be_v partaker_n but_o moreover_o as_o it_o be_v peculiarly_a and_o constant_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o it_o declare_v his_o especial_a manner_n and_o order_n of_o existence_n so_o that_o wherever_o there_o be_v mention_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n his_o relation_n unto_o the_o father_n and_o son_n be_v include_v therein_o for_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o herein_o there_o be_v a_o allusion_n to_o somewhat_o create_v not_o as_o i_o say_v to_o the_o wind_n in_o general_n unto_o who_o agility_n and_o invisibility_n he_o be_v compare_v in_o his_o operation_n but_o unto_o the_o breath_n of_o man_n for_o as_o the_o vital_a breath_n of_o a_o man_n have_v a_o continual_a emanation_n from_o he_o and_o yet_o be_v never_o separate_v utter_o from_o his_o person_n or_o forsake_v he_o so_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n proceed_v from_o they_o by_o a_o continual_a divine_a emanation_n still_o abide_v one_o with_o they_o for_o all_o these_o allusion_n be_v weak_a and_o imperfect_a wherein_o substantial_a thing_n be_v compare_v with_o accidental_a infinite_a thing_n with_o finite_a and_o those_o that_o be_v eternal_a with_o those_o that_o be_v temporary_a hence_o their_o disagreement_n be_v infinite_o more_o than_o their_o agreement_n yet_o such_o allusion_n do_v our_o weakness_n need_v instruction_n from_o and_o by_o thus_o he_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d psal._n 33._o 6._o the_o spirit_n or_o breath_n of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n or_o of_o his_o nostril_n as_o psal._n 18._o 15._o wherein_o there_o be_v a_o eminent_a allusion_n unto_o the_o breath_n of_o a_o man._n of_o the_o manner_n of_o this_o proceed_n and_o emanation_n of_o the_o spirit_n from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n so_o far_o as_o it_o be_v reveal_v and_o as_o we_o be_v capable_a of_o a_o useful_a apprehension_n of_o it_o i_o have_v treat_v elsewhere_o and_o from_o hence_o or_o the_o subsistence_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o a_o eternal_a emanation_n from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n as_o the_o breath_n of_o god_n do_v our_o saviour_n signify_v his_o communication_n of_o
9_o so_o the_o evil_a spirit_n come_v upon_o he_o to_o excite_v out_o of_o his_o own_o adust_a melancholy_n discontent_n fear_n a_o sense_n of_o gild_n as_o also_o to_o impress_v terrify_v thought_n and_o apprehension_n on_o his_o imagination_n for_o so_o it_o be_v say_v a_o evil_a spirit_n from_o the_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o sam._n 16._o 14._o terrify_v he_o frighten_v he_o with_o dreadful_a agitation_n of_o mind_n and_o that_o we_o may_v touch_v a_o little_a on_o this_o by_o the_o way_n the_o foundation_n of_o this_o trouble_n and_o distress_n of_o saul_n lie_v in_o himself_o for_o as_o i_o do_v grant_v that_o he_o be_v sometime_o under_o a_o immediate_a agitation_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n from_o the_o powerful_a impression_n of_o the_o devil_n upon_o he_o for_o under_o they_o it_o be_v say_v he_o prophesy_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o house_n 1_o sam._n 18._o 10._o which_o argue_v a_o extraordinary_a and_o involuntary_a effect_n upon_o he_o yet_o principal_o he_o wrought_v by_o the_o excitation_n and_o provocation_n of_o his_o personal_a distemper_n moral_a and_o natural_a for_o these_o have_v in_o themselves_o a_o great_a efficacy_n in_o cruciate_a the_o mind_n of_o guilty_a person_n so_o tacitus_n observe_v out_o of_o plato_n annal._n lib._n 6._o neque_fw-la frustra_fw-la praestantissimus_fw-la humanae_fw-la sapientiae_fw-la firmare_fw-la solitus_fw-la est_fw-la si_fw-la recludantur_fw-la tyrannorum_fw-la mentes_fw-la posse_fw-la aspici_fw-la laniatus_fw-la &_o ictus_fw-la quando_fw-la ut_fw-la corpora_fw-la verberibus_fw-la ita_fw-la saevitia_fw-la libidine_fw-la malis_fw-la consultis_fw-la animus_n dilaceretur_fw-la the_o most_o eminent_a wiseman_n be_v not_o wont_n in_o vain_a to_o affirm_v that_o if_o the_o mind_n of_o tyrant_n be_v lay_v open_a and_o discover_v it_o will_v be_v see_v how_o they_o be_v cruciate_v and_o punish_v see_v that_o as_o the_o body_n be_v rend_v and_o tear_v by_o stripe_n so_o be_v the_o mind_n by_o cruelty_n lust_n evil_a counsel_n and_o undertake_n so_o he_o as_o i_o suppose_v from_o plato_n de_fw-fr repub._n lib._n 9_o where_o socrates_n dispute_v sundry_a thing_n to_o that_o purpose_n and_o another_o roman_a historian_n give_v we_o a_o signal_n instance_n hereof_o in_o jugurtha_n after_o he_o have_v contract_v the_o gild_n of_o many_o horrible_a wickedness_n jugur_n and_o yet_o this_o work_n in_o itself_o be_v of_o the_o same_o kind_n with_o what_o god_n sometime_o employ_v holy_a angel_n about_o because_o it_o be_v the_o execution_n of_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n so_o it_o be_v a_o watcher_n and_o a_o holy_a one_o that_o in_o such_o a_o case_n smite_v nabuchadnezzar_n with_o a_o sudden_a madness_n and_o frenzy_n dan._n 4._o 13_o 14._o sect._n 12_o to_o return_n as_o he_o be_v call_v the_o holy_a so_o he_o be_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n psal._n 143._o five_o 10._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thy_o spirit_n be_v good_a lead_v i_o into_o the_o land_n of_o uprightness_n so_o we_o rather_o thy_o good_a spirit_n shall_v lead_v me._n or_o as_o junius_n spiritu_fw-la tuo_fw-la bono_fw-mi deduc_fw-la i_o lead_v i_o by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n the_o chaldee_n here_o add_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o good_a spirit_n of_o thy_o holiness_n or_o thy_o holy_a good_a spirit_n didymus_n lib._n 2._o the_o spirit_n sanc._n say_v that_o some_o copy_n here_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o remembrance_n whereof_o be_v in_o the_o m._n s._n of_o tâ—cla_n and_o not_o elsewhere_o so_o nehem._n 9_o 10._o thou_o give_v they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o good_a spirit_n of_o thou_o to_o instruct_v they_o and_o he_o be_v call_v so_o principal_o from_o his_o nature_n which_o be_v essential_o good_a as_o there_o be_v none_o good_a but_o one_o that_o be_v god_n matth._n 19_o 17._o as_o also_o from_o his_o operation_n which_o be_v all_o good_a as_o they_o be_v holy_a and_o unto_o they_o that_o believe_v be_v full_a of_o goodness_n in_o their_o effect_n crel_n prolegom_n p._n 7._o distinguish_v between_o this_o good_a spirit_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n or_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o this_o good_a spirit_n he_o will_v confine_v unto_o the_o old_a testament_n make_v it_o the_o author_n or_o cause_n of_o those_o gift_n of_o wisdom_n courage_n prudence_n and_o government_n that_o be_v grant_v unto_o many_o of_o the_o people_n of_o old_a so_o it_o be_v say_v of_o bezaliel_n that_o he_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n and_o in_o knowledge_n exod._n 31._o 3._o so_o chap._n 35._o 31._o that_o be_v say_v he_o with_o this_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n so_o also_o it_o be_v pretend_v in_o all_o those_o place_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v say_v to_o come_v on_o man_n to_o enable_v they_o unto_o some_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a work_n as_o judg._n 3._o 10._o but_o this_o be_v plain_o to_o contradict_v the_o apostle_n who_o tell_v we_o that_o there_o be_v indeed_o various_a operation_n but_o one_o spirit_n and_o that_o the_o one_o and_o self_n same_o spirit_n work_v all_o these_o thing_n as_o he_o please_v 1._o and_o if_o from_o every_o different_a or_o distinct_a effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n we_o must_v multiply_v spirit_n and_o assign_v every_o one_o of_o they_o to_o a_o distinct_a spirit_n no_o man_n will_v know_v what_o to_o make_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n at_o last_o probably_n we_o shall_v have_v so_o many_o feign_a spirit_n as_o to_o lose_v the_o only_a true_a one._n as_o to_o this_o particular_a instance_n david_n pray_v that_o god_n will_v lead_v he_o by_o his_o good_a spirit_n psal._n 143._o 10._o now_o certain_o this_o be_v no_o other_o but_o that_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o pray_v in_o another_o place_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o take_v from_o he_o psal._n 51._o 11._o take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o which_o be_v confess_v to_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o he_o also_o mention_n 2_o sam._n 23._o 2._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n speak_v by_o i_o and_o his_o word_n be_v in_o my_o tongue_n and_o what_o spirit_n this_o be_v peter_n declare_v 1_o epist._n chap._n 1._o v._n 21._o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n speak_v in_o old_a time_n as_o they_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o vain_a be_v this_o pretence_n sect._n 13_o again_o he_o be_v common_o call_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n so_o in_o the_o first_o mention_n of_o he_o gen._n 1._o 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n of_o god_n move_v on_o the_o face_n of_o the_o water_n and_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o that_o the_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d elohim_n which_o include_v a_o plurality_n in_o the_o same_o nature_n be_v use_v in_o the_o creation_n and_o the_o whole_a description_n of_o it_o to_o intimate_v the_o dictinction_n of_o the_o divine_a person_n for_o present_o upon_o it_o the_o name_n jehovah_n be_v mention_v also_o chap._n 2._o 4._o but_o so_o as_o elohim_n be_v join_v with_o it_o but_o that_o name_n be_v not_o use_v in_o the_o account_n give_v we_o of_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n because_o it_o have_v respect_n only_o unto_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o essence_n of_o god_n now_o the_o spirit_n be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n original_o and_o principal_o as_o the_o son_n be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o those_o enunciation_n be_v take_v personal_o for_o the_o father_n that_o be_v god_n the_o father_n the_o father_n of_o christ_n and_o our_o father_n john_n 20._o 17._o and_o he_o be_v thus_o term_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o order_n and_o nature_n of_o personal_n subsistence_n and_o distinction_n in_o the_o holy_a trinity_n the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n be_v fons_n &_o origo_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la the_o son_n be_v from_o he_o by_o eternal_a generation_n and_o be_v therefore_o his_o son_n the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o denomination_n as_o the_o father_n be_v original_o from_o hence_o even_o the_o eternal_a generation_n of_o the_o son_n so_o be_v the_o person_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n from_o he_o by_o eternal_a procession_n or_o emanation_n hence_o be_v that_o relation_n of_o he_o to_o god_n even_o the_o father_n whence_o he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o he_o be_v not_o only_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n that_o be_v of_o god_n which_o proceed_v from_o he_o as_o a_o distinct_a person_n 〈◊〉_d this_o therefore_o arise_v from_o and_o consist_v in_o his_o proceed_n from_o he_o he_o be_v call_v metaphorical_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o mouth_n as_o proceed_v from_o he_o by_o a_o eternal_a spiration_n on_o this_o foundation_n and_o supposition_n he_o be_v
that_o be_v a_o infinite_o glorious_a good_a wise_a holy_a powerful_a righteous_a self-subsisting_a self-sufficient_a all-sufficient_a be_v the_o fountain_n cause_n and_o author_n of_o life_n and_o be_v to_o all_o thing_n and_o of_o all_o that_o be_v good_a in_o every_o kind_n the_o first_o cause_n last_o end_v and_o absolute_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o all-satisfactory_a reward_n of_o all_o other_o being_n therefore_o be_v he_o by_o we_o to_o be_v adore_v and_o worship_v with_o divine_a and_o religious_a worship_n hence_o be_v we_o in_o our_o heart_n mind_n and_o soul_n to_o admire_v adore_v and_o love_v he_o his_o praise_n be_v we_o to_o celebrate_v he_o to_o trust_n and_o fear_n and_o so_o to_o resign_v ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o concernment_n unto_o his_o will_n and_o disposal_n to_o regard_v he_o with_o all_o the_o act_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o person_n answerable_o to_o the_o holy_a property_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o nature_n this_o it_o be_v to_o glorify_v he_o as_o god_n for_o see_v of_o he_o and_o through_o he_o and_o to_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o he_o must_v be_v glory_n for_o ever_o rom._n 11._o 36._o believe_v that_o god_n thus_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o they_o that_o seek_v he_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o come_v unto_o god_n in_o his_o worship_n heb._n 11._o 6._o and_o herein_o lie_v the_o sin_n of_o man_n that_o the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a unto_o they_o even_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o glorify_v he_o as_o god_n rom._n 1._o 21._o this_o be_v to_o honour_n worship_n fear_v god_n for_o himself_o that_o be_v on_o the_o account_n of_o what_o he_o be_v himself_o where_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v there_o be_v the_o true_a proper_a formal_a object_n of_o religious_a worship_n and_o where_o that_o be_v not_o it_o be_v idolatry_n to_o ascribe_v it_o to_o or_o exercise_v it_o towards_o any_o and_o this_o god_n instruct_v we_o in_o in_o all_o those_o place_n where_o the_o proclaim_v his_o name_n and_o describe_v his_o eternal_a excellency_n and_o that_o either_o absolute_o or_o in_o comparison_n with_o other_o thing_n all_o be_v that_o we_o may_v know_v he_o to_o be_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o glorify_v for_o himself_o or_o his_o own_o sake_n sect._n 3_o second_o the_o revelation_n that_o god_n be_v please_v to_o make_v of_o himself_o unto_o we_o give_v the_o rule_n and_o measure_n of_o all_o religious_a worship_n and_o obedience_n his_o be_v absolute_o consider_v as_o comprehend_v in_o it_o all_o infinite_o divine_a perfection_n be_v the_o formal_a reason_n of_o our_o worship_n but_o this_o worship_n be_v to_o be_v direct_v guide_v regulate_v by_o the_o revelation_n he_o make_v of_o that_o be_v and_o of_o those_o excellency_n unto_o we_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o divine_a revelation_n namely_o to_o direct_v we_o in_o pay_v that_o homage_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o the_o divine_a nature_n i_o speak_v not_o now_o only_o of_o positive_a institution_n which_o be_v the_o free_a effect_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n depend_v original_o and_o sole_o on_o revelation_n and_o which_o therefore_o have_v be_v various_a and_o actual_o change_v but_o this_o be_v that_o which_o i_o intend_v look_v what_o way_n soever_o god_n manifest_v his_o be_v and_o property_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o work_n or_o his_o word_n our_o worship_n consist_v in_o a_o due_a application_n of_o our_o soul_n unto_o he_o according_a to_o that_o manifestation_n of_o himself_o sect._n 4_o three_o god_n have_v reveal_v or_o manifest_v himself_o as_o three_o in_o one._n and_o therefore_o as_o such_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o glorify_v by_o we_o that_o be_v as_o three_o distinct_a person_n subsist_v in_o the_o same_o infinite_o holy_a one_o individed_a essence_n this_o principle_n may_v be_v and_o have_v not_o that_o labour_n be_v obviate_v aught_o to_o have_v be_v here_o at_o large_a confirm_v it_o be_v that_o which_o the_o whole_a ensue_a discourse_n do_v presuppose_v and_o lean_v upon_o and_o in_o truth_n i_o fear_v that_o the_o fail_v of_o some_o man_n profession_n begin_v with_o their_o relinquishment_n of_o this_o foundation_n it_o be_v now_o evident_a unto_o all_o that_o here_o have_v be_v the_o fatal_a miscarriage_n of_o those_o poor_a delude_a soul_n among_o we_o who_o they_o call_v quaker_n and_o it_o be_v altogether_o in_o vain_a to_o deal_v with_o they_o about_o other_o particular_n whilst_o they_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o infidelity_n from_o this_o foundation_n convince_v any_o of_o they_o of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o imagination_n vanish_v into_o smoak_n and_o i_o wish_v it_o be_v so_o with_o they_o only_o there_o be_v other_o and_o those_o not_o a_o few_o who_o either_o reject_v the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o as_o false_a or_o despise_v it_o as_o unintelligible_a or_o neglect_v it_o as_o useless_a or_o of_o no_o great_a importance_n i_o know_v this_o ulcer_n lie_v hide_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o many_o and_o can_v but_o expect_v when_o it_o will_v break_v out_o and_o cover_v the_o whole_a body_n with_o its_o defilement_n whereof_o they_o be_v member_n but_o these_o thing_n be_v leave_v to_o the_o care_n of_o jesus_n christ._n the_o reason_n why_o i_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o place_n insist_v profess_o on_o the_o confirmation_n and_o vindication_n of_o this_o fundamental_a truth_n be_v because_o i_o have_v do_v it_o elsewhere_o as_o have_v more_o than_o once_o public_o cast_v my_o mite_n into_o this_o sanctuary_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o which_o and_o the_o like_a service_n wherein_o i_o stand_v indebt_v unto_o the_o gospel_n i_o have_v meet_v with_o that_o reward_n which_o i_o do_v always_o except_v for_o the_o present_a i_o shall_v only_o say_v that_o on_o this_o supposition_n that_o god_n have_v reveal_v himself_o as_o three_o in_o one_o he_o be_v in_o all_o our_o worship_n of_o he_o so_o to_o be_v consider_v and_o therefore_o in_o our_o initiation_n into_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o gospel_n we_o be_v in_o our_o baptism_n engage_v to_o it_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n mat._n 28._o 19_o this_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o do_v all_o the_o thing_n that_o christ_n command_v we_o v_o 20._o unto_o this_o service_n we_o be_v solemn_o dedicate_v namely_o of_o god_n as_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o they_o be_v each_o of_o they_o equal_o participant_a of_o the_o same_o divine_a nature_n sect._n 5_o four_o these_o person_n be_v so_o distinct_a in_o their_o peculiar_a subsistence_n that_o distinct_a act_n and_o operation_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o they_o and_o these_o act_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o ad_fw-la intra_fw-la which_o be_v those_o internal_a act_n in_o one_o person_n whereof_o another_o person_n be_v the_o object_n and_o these_o act_n ad_fw-la inuicem_fw-la or_o intra_fw-la be_v natural_a and_o necessary_a inseparable_a from_o the_o be_v and_o existence_n of_o god_n so_o the_o father_n know_v the_o son_n and_o love_v he_o and_o the_o son_n see_v know_v and_o love_v the_o father_n in_o these_o mutual_a act_n one_o person_n be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o the_o other_o john_n 3._o 35._o the_o father_n love_v the_o son_n and_o have_v give_v all_o thing_n into_o his_o hand_n chap._n 5._o 20._o the_o father_n love_v the_o son_n matth._n 11._o 27._o no_o man_n know_v the_o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n save_o the_o son_n john_n 6._o 46._o none_o have_v see_v the_o father_n save_v he_o which_o be_v of_o god_n he_o have_v see_v the_o father_n this_o mutual_a knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o father_n and_o son_n be_v express_v at_o large_a prov._n 8._o 22._o which_o place_n i_o have_v open_v and_o vindicate_v elsewhere_o and_o they_o be_v absolute_a infinite_a natural_a and_o necessary_a unto_o the_o be_v and_o blessedness_n of_o god_n so_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o mutual_a love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n know_v they_o as_o he_o be_v know_v and_o search_v the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o in_o these_o mutual_a internal_a eternal_a act_n of_o themselves_o consist_v much_o of_o the_o infinite_a blessedness_n of_o the_o holy_a god_n again_o 2._o there_o be_v distinct_a act_n of_o the_o several_a person_n ad_fw-la extra_fw-la which_o be_v voluntary_a or_o effect_n of_o will_n and_o choice_n and_o not_o natural_a or_o necessary_a and_o these_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o such_o as_o respect_v one_o another_o for_o there_o be_v external_a act_n of_o one_o person_n towards_o another_o but_o then_o the_o person_n that_o be_v the_o object_n
initiation_n into_o covenant_n with_o god_n mat._n 28._o 19_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n command_v his_o apostle_n to_o disciple_n all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o be_v the_o foundation_n we_o lie_v of_o all_o our_o obedience_n and_o profession_n which_o be_v to_o be_v regulate_v by_o this_o initial_a engagement_n now_o no_o man_n will_v or_o do_v deny_v but_o that_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n be_v distinct_a person_n some_o indeed_o there_o be_v who_o deny_v the_o son_n to_o be_v god_n but_o none_o be_v so_o mad_a as_o to_o deny_v he_o to_o be_v a_o person_n though_o they_o will_v have_v he_o only_o to_o be_v a_o man._n all_o grant_v he_o whether_o god_n and_o man_n or_o only_a man_n to_o be_v a_o distinct_a person_n from_o the_o father_n now_o what_o confusion_n must_v this_o need_v introduce_v to_o add_v to_o they_o and_o to_o join_v equal_o with_o they_o as_o to_o all_o the_o concern_v of_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o he_o be_v not_o a_o divine_a person_n even_o as_o they_o if_o as_o some_o fancy_n he_o be_v as_o person_n indeed_o but_o not_o one_o that_o be_v divine_a but_o a_o creature_n than_o here_o be_v open_o the_o same_o honour_n assign_v unto_o he_o who_o be_v no_o more_o as_o unto_o god_n himself_o this_o elsewhere_o the_o scripture_n declare_v to_o be_v idolatry_n to_o be_v detest_v gal._n 1._o 8._o rom._n 1._o 25._o and_o if_o he_o be_v not_o a_o person_n but_o a_o virtue_n and_o quality_n in_o god_n and_o emanation_n of_o power_n from_o he_o concern_v which_o our_o adversary_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d speak_v thing_n portentous_a and_o unintelligible_a what_o sense_n can_v any_o man_n apprehend_v in_o the_o word_n sect._n 12_o beside_o whatever_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o other_o person_n either_o with_o respect_n unto_o themselves_o or_o our_o duty_n towards_o they_o be_v equal_o ascribe_v unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o whatsoever_o be_v intend_v by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n he_o be_v equal_o with_o they_o concern_v therein_o it_o be_v not_o the_o name_n father_n and_o the_o name_n son_n but_o the_o name_n of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o they_o both_o that_o be_v intend_v it_o be_v a_o name_n common_a to_o they_o all_o and_o distinct_o apply_v unto_o they_o all_o but_o they_o have_v not_o in_o this_o sense_n distinct_a or_o divers_a name_n and_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n either_o his_o be_v or_o his_o authority_n be_v signify_v for_o other_o intention_n of_o it_o none_o have_v be_v able_a to_o invent_v take_v the_o name_n here_o in_o either_o sense_n and_o it_o be_v sufficient_a as_o to_o what_o we_o intend_v for_o if_o it_o be_v use_v in_o the_o first_o way_n than_o the_o be_v of_o the_o spirit_n must_v be_v acknowledge_v to_o be_v the_o same_o with_o that_o of_o the_o father_n if_o in_o the_o latter_a he_o have_v the_o same_o divine_a authority_n with_o he_o he_o who_o have_v the_o nature_n and_o authority_n of_o god_n be_v god_n be_v a_o divine_a person_n sect._n 13_o our_o argument_n then_o from_o hence_o be_v not_o mere_o from_o his_o be_v join_v with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n for_o so_o as_o to_o some_o end_n and_o purpose_v any_o creature_n may_v be_v join_v with_o they_o this_o our_o adversary_n prove_v from_o act_n 20._o 32._o ephes._n 6._o 10._o phil._n 3._o 10._o 2_o thess._n 1._o 9_o and_o might_n do_v it_o from_o other_o place_n innumerable_a although_o the_o first_o of_o these_o will_v not_o confirm_v what_o it_o be_v produce_v to_o give_v countenance_n unto_o schlicting_a de_fw-fr trinitat_fw-la ad_fw-la meisner_n p._n 605._o but_o it_o be_v from_o the_o manner_n and_o end_n of_o his_o be_v conjoin_v with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n wherein_o their_o name_n that_o be_v their_o divine_a nature_n and_o authority_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o that_o we_o argue_v sect._n 14_o again_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v baptize_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d into_o his_o name_n and_o no_o sense_n can_v be_v affix_v unto_o these_o word_n but_o what_o do_v unavoidable_o include_v his_o personality_n for_o two_o thing_n they_o may_v and_o do_v intend_v nor_o any_o thing_n else_o but_o what_o may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o they_o first_o our_o religious_a own_v the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n in_o all_o our_o divine_a worship_n faith_n and_o obedience_n now_o as_o we_o own_o and_o avow_v the_o one_o so_o we_o do_v the_o other_o for_o we_o be_v alike_o baptize_v into_o their_o name_n 4._o equal_o submit_v to_o their_o authority_n and_o equal_o take_v the_o profession_n of_o their_o name_n upon_o we_o if_o then_o we_o avow_v and_o own_v the_o father_n as_o a_o distinct_a person_n so_o we_o do_v the_o holy_a ghost_n again_o by_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n we_o be_v sacred_o initiate_v and_o consecrate_v or_o dedicate_v unto_o the_o service_n and_o worship_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n this_o we_o take_v upon_o we_o in_o our_o baptism_n herein_o lie_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o our_o faith_n and_o profession_n with_o that_o engagement_n of_o ourselves_o unto_o god_n which_o constitute_v our_o christianity_n this_o be_v the_o pledge_n of_o our_o entrance_n into_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o of_o our_o give_v up_o ourselves_o unto_o he_o in_o the_o solemn_a bond_n of_o religion_n herein_o to_o conceive_v that_o any_o one_o who_o be_v not_o god_n as_o the_o father_n be_v who_o be_v not_o a_o person_n as_o he_o be_v also_o and_o the_o son_n likewise_o be_v join_v with_o they_o for_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o manner_n mention_v without_o the_o least_o note_n of_o difference_n as_o to_o deity_n or_o personality_n be_v a_o strange_a fondness_n destructive_a of_o all_o religion_n and_o lead_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n towards_o polytheism_n and_o as_o we_o engage_v into_o all_o religious_a obedience_n unto_o the_o father_n and_o son_n herein_o to_o believe_v in_o they_o trust_n fear_v honour_n and_o serve_v they_o so_o we_o do_v the_o same_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o how_o we_o can_v do_v if_o he_o be_v not_o as_o they_o be_v no_o man_n can_v understand_v we_o do_v not_o then_o in_o this_o case_n from_o hence_o mere_o plead_v our_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o some_o pretend_v nor_o indeed_o be_v we_o say_v so_o to_o be_v man_n may_v figurative_o be_v say_v to_o be_v baptize_v into_o a_o doctrine_n when_o their_o baptism_n be_v a_o pledge_n and_o token_n of_o their_o profession_n of_o it_o so_o the_o disciple_n who_o the_o apostle_n paul_n meet_v withal_o at_o ephesus_n act_v 19_o 3._o be_v say_v to_o be_v baptize_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d into_o the_o baptism_n of_o john_n that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o repentance_n for_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n whereof_o his_o baptism_n be_v a_o pledge_n so_o also_o the_o israelite_n be_v say_v to_o be_v baptize_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d into_o moses_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 2._o because_o he_o lead_v and_o conduct_v they_o through_o the_o sea_n when_o they_o be_v sprinkle_a with_o the_o wave_n of_o it_o be_v a_o token_n of_o their_o initiation_n into_o the_o rite_n and_o ceremony_n which_o he_o be_v to_o deliver_v unto_o they_o but_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v baptize_v into_o his_o name_n which_o be_v the_o same_o with_o that_o of_o the_o father_n and_o son_n and_o certain_o this_o proposal_n of_o god_n as_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v the_o object_n of_o all_o our_o faith_n and_o worship_n and_o our_o engagement_n hereunto_o require_v as_o the_o foundation_n of_o all_o our_o present_a religion_n and_o future_a hope_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o and_o that_o under_o one_o and_o the_o same_o name_n if_o the_o doctrine_n of_o a_o trinity_n of_o person_n subsist_v in_o the_o same_o individed_a essence_n be_v not_o teach_v and_o declare_v in_o these_o word_n we_o may_v just_o despair_v of_o ever_o have_v any_o divine_a mystery_n manifest_v unto_o we_o sect._n 15_o 2._o his_o appearance_n in_o and_o under_o a_o visible_a sign_n argue_v his_o personal_a existence_n this_o be_v relate_v matth._n 3._o 16._o luke_n 3._o 22._o john_n 1._o 32._o luke_n speak_v first_o in_o general_a that_o he_o descend_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o a_o bodily_a shape_n or_o appearance_n and_o they_o all_o agree_v that_o it_o be_v the_o shape_n of_o a_o dove_n under_o which_o he_o appear_v the_o word_n in_o matthew_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o see_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n descend_v like_o a_o dove_n and_o light_v or_o
of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v separate_v unto_o i_o he_o therefore_o alone_o be_v intend_v all_o the_o answer_n which_o the_o wit_n and_o diligence_n of_o our_o adversary_n can_v invent_v be_v that_o these_o word_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n because_o the_o prophet_n that_o be_v in_o the_o church_n of_o antioch_n speak_v therein_o by_o his_o instinct_n and_o inspiration_n but_o in_o this_o evasion_n there_o be_v no_o regard_n unto_o the_o force_n of_o our_o argument_n for_o we_o do_v not_o argue_v mere_o from_o his_o be_v say_v to_o speak_v but_o from_o what_o be_v speak_v by_o he_o separate_z unto_o i_o and_o do_v inquire_v whether_o the_o prophet_n be_v intend_v by_o that_o word_n or_o no_o if_o so_o which_o of_o they_o for_o they_o be_v many_o by_o who_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v the_o same_o thing_n and_o some_o one_o must_v be_v intend_v in_o common_a by_o they_o all_o and_o to_o say_v that_o this_o be_v any_o of_o the_o prophet_n be_v foolish_a indeed_o blasphemous_a 2._o the_o close_a of_o the_o three_o verse_n confirm_v this_o application_n of_o the_o word_n to_o the_o work_n whereunto_o i_o have_v call_v they_o this_o confess_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n now_o to_o call_v man_n to_o the_o ministry_n be_v a_o free_a act_n of_o authority_n choice_n and_o wisdom_n which_o be_v property_n of_o a_o person_n and_o none_o other_o nor_o be_v either_o the_o father_n or_o the_o son_n in_o the_o scripture_n introduce_v more_o direct_o clothe_v with_o personal_a property_n than_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v in_o these_o place_n and_o the_o whole_a be_v confirm_v vers_fw-la 4._o and_o they_o be_v send_v forth_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n depart_v he_o call_v they_o by_o furnish_v they_o with_o ability_n and_o authority_n for_o their_o work_n he_o command_v they_o to_o be_v set_v apart_o by_o the_o church_n that_o they_o may_v be_v bless_v and_o own_a in_o their_o work_n and_o he_o send_v they_o forth_o by_o a_o impression_n of_o his_o authority_n on_o their_o mind_n give_v they_o by_o those_o former_a act_n of_o he_o and_o if_o a_o divine_a person_n be_v not_o hereby_o describe_v i_o know_v not_o how_o he_o may_v so_o be_v sect._n 27_o the_o other_o text_n speak_v unto_o the_o same_o purpose_n chap._n 20._o 28._o it_o be_v express_o say_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n make_v the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n the_o overseer_n of_o it_o the_o same_o act_n of_o wisdom_n and_o authority_n be_v here_o again_o assign_v unto_o he_o and_o here_o be_v no_o room_n leave_v for_o the_o evasion_n before_o insist_v on_o for_o these_o word_n be_v not_o speak_v in_o a_o way_n of_o prophecy_n nor_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o concern_v he_o and_o they_o be_v explicatory_a of_o the_o other_o for_o he_o must_v be_v mean_v in_o those_o expression_n separate_v unto_o i_o those_o who_o i_o have_v call_v by_o who_o they_o be_v make_v minister_n now_o this_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o he_o make_v the_o overseer_n of_o the_o church_n and_o we_o may_v do_v well_o to_o take_v notice_n that_o if_o he_o do_v so_o then_o he_o do_v so_o now_o for_o they_o be_v not_o person_n extraordinary_o inspire_v or_o call_v that_o the_o apostle_n intend_v but_o the_o ordinary_a officer_n of_o the_o church_n and_o if_o person_n be_v not_o call_v and_o constitute_v officer_n as_o at_o the_o first_o in_o ordinary_a case_n the_o church_n be_v not_o the_o same_o as_o it_o be_v and_o it_o be_v the_o concernment_n of_o those_o who_o take_v this_o work_n and_o office_n upon_o they_o to_o consider_v what_o there_o be_v in_o their_o whole_a undertake_n that_o they_o can_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n person_n furnish_v with_o no_o spiritual_a gift_n or_o ability_n enter_v into_o the_o ministry_n in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o secular_a advantage_n will_v not_o easy_o satisfy_v themselves_o in_o this_o enquiry_n when_o they_o shall_v be_v willing_a or_o be_v force_v at_o the_o last_o to_o make_v it_o sect._n 28_o there_o remain_v yet_o one_o sort_n of_o testimony_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n which_o must_v brief_o be_v pass_v through_o and_o they_o be_v those_o where_o he_o be_v speak_v of_o as_o the_o object_n of_o such_o act_n and_o action_n of_o man_n as_o none_o but_o a_o person_n can_v be_v for_o let_v they_o be_v apply_v unto_o any_o other_o object_n and_o their_o inconsistency_n will_v quick_o appear_v thus_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v tempt_v of_o they_o that_o sin_n you_o agree_v together_o to_o tempt_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n act_n 5._o 9_o in_o what_o sense_n soever_o this_o word_n be_v use_v whether_o in_o that_o which_o be_v indifferent_a to_o try_v as_o god_n be_v say_v to_o tempt_v abraham_n or_o in_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a to_o provoke_v or_o induce_v to_o sin_n it_o never_o be_v it_o never_o can_v be_v use_v but_o with_o respect_n unto_o a_o person_n how_o can_v a_o quality_n a_o accident_n a_o emanation_n of_o power_n from_o god_n be_v tempt_v none_o can_v possible_o be_v so_o but_o he_o that_o have_v a_o understanding_n to_o consider_v what_o be_v propose_v unto_o he_o and_o a_o will_v to_o determine_v upon_o the_o proposal_n make_v so_o satan_n tempt_v our_o first_o parent_n so_o man_n be_v tempt_v by_o their_o own_o lust_n so_o be_v we_o say_v to_o tempt_v god_n when_o we_o provoke_v he_o by_o our_o unbelief_n or_o when_o we_o unwarrantable_o make_v experiment_n of_o his_o power_n so_o do_v they_o tempt_v the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o sinful_o venture_v on_o his_o omniscience_n as_o if_o he_o will_v not_o or_o can_v not_o discover_v their_o sin_n or_o on_o his_o holiness_n that_o he_o will_v patronize_v their_o deceit_n in_o like_a manner_n ananias_n be_v say_v to_o lie_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n vers_n 3._o and_o and_o none_o be_v capable_a of_o lie_v unto_o any_o other_o but_o such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v capable_a of_o hear_v and_o receive_v a_o testimony_n for_o a_o lie_n be_v a_o false_a testimony_n give_v unto_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v or_o utter_v in_o it_o this_o he_o that_o be_v lie_v unto_o must_v be_v capable_a of_o judge_v and_o determine_v upon_o which_o without_o personal_a property_n of_o will_n and_o understanding_n none_o can_v be_v and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v here_o so_o declare_v to_o be_v a_o person_n as_o that_o he_o be_v declare_v to_o be_v one_o that_o be_v also_o divine_a for_o so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n declare_v in_o the_o exposition_n of_o the_o word_n v_o 4._o thou_o have_v not_o lie_v unto_o man_n but_o unto_o god_n these_o thing_n be_v so_o plain_a and_o positive_a that_o the_o faith_n of_o believer_n will_v not_o be_v concern_v in_o the_o sophistical_a evasion_n of_o our_o adversary_n in_o like_a manner_n he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v resist_v act_v 7._o 51._o which_o be_v the_o moral_a reaction_n or_o opposition_n of_o one_o person_n unto_o another_o so_o also_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v grieve_v or_o we_o be_v command_v not_o to_o grieve_v he_o ephes._n 4._o 30._o as_o they_o of_o old_a be_v say_v to_o have_v rebel_v and_o vex_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n isa._n 63._o 10._o a_o figurative_a expression_n be_v allow_v in_o these_o word_n proper_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n can_v be_v grieve_v or_o vex_v for_o these_o thing_n include_v such_o imperfection_n as_o be_v incompetent_a unto_o the_o divine_a nature_n but_o as_o god_n be_v say_v to_o repent_v and_o to_o be_v grieve_v at_o his_o heart_n gen._n 6._o 6._o when_o he_o will_v do_v thing_n correspondent_a unto_o those_o which_o man_n will_v do_v or_o judge_v fit_a to_o be_v do_v on_o such_o provocation_n and_o when_o he_o will_v declare_v what_o effect_n they_o will_v produce_v in_o a_o nature_n capable_a of_o such_o perturbation_n so_o on_o the_o same_o reason_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n say_v to_o be_v grieve_v and_o vex_v but_o this_o can_v no_o way_n be_v speak_v of_o he_o if_o he_o be_v not_o one_o who_o respect_n unto_o sin_n may_v from_o the_o analogy_n unto_o humane_a person_n be_v represent_v by_o this_o figurative_a expression_n to_o talk_v of_o grieve_v a_o virtue_n or_o a_o actual_a emanation_n of_o power_n be_v to_o speak_v that_o which_o no_o man_n can_v understand_v the_o mean_v or_o intention_n of_o sure_o he_o that_o be_v thus_o tempt_v resist_v and_o grieve_v by_o sin_n and_o sinner_n be_v one_o that_o can_v understand_v judge_n and_o determine_v concern_v they_o and_o these_o thing_n be_v elsewhere_o absolute_o speak_v concern_v god_n it_o declare_v that_o he_o be_v so_o with_o respect_n unto_o who_o they_o be_v mention_v in_o particular_a sect._n 24_o the_o whole_a of_o the_o truth_n contend_v for_o be_v yet_o more_o evident_a in_o that_o
discourse_n of_o our_o saviour_n matth._n 12._o 24._o the_o pharisee_n say_v he_o do_v not_o cast_v out_o devil_n but_o by_o beelzebub_n the_o prince_n of_o devil_n v_o 28._o if_o i_o cast_v out_o devil_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n than_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v come_v unto_o you_o v_o 31_o 32._o wherefore_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n shall_v be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n but_o the_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n and_o whosoever_o speak_v a_o word_n against_o the_o son_n of_o man_n it_o shall_v be_v forgive_v he_o but_o whosoever_o speak_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v he_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n see_v luk._n 12._o 8_o 9_o 10._o the_o spirit_n be_v here_o express_o distinguish_v from_o the_o son_n as_o one_o person_n from_o another_o they_o be_v both_o speak_v of_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o same_o thing_n in_o the_o same_o manner_n and_o the_o thing_n mention_v be_v speak_v concern_v they_o universal_o in_o the_o same_o sense_n now_o if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v only_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o god_n then_o present_a with_o jesus_n christ_n in_o all_o that_o he_o do_v christ_n and_o that_o power_n can_v not_o be_v distinct_o speak_v against_o for_o they_o be_v but_o one_o and_o the_o same_o the_o pharisee_n blaspheme_v say_v that_o he_o cast_v out_o devil_n by_o beelzebub_n the_o prince_n of_o devil_n a_o person_n they_o intend_v and_o so_o express_v he_o by_o his_o name_n nature_n and_o office_n to_o which_o our_o saviour_n reply_v that_o he_o cast_v they_o out_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n a_o divine_a person_n oppose_v to_o he_o who_o be_v diabolical_a hereunto_o he_o immediate_o subjoin_v his_o instruction_n and_o caution_n that_o they_o shall_v take_v heed_n how_o they_o blaspheme_v that_o holy_a spirit_n by_o assign_v his_o effect_n and_o work_n to_o the_o prince_n of_o devil_n and_o blasphemy_n against_o he_o direct_o manifest_v both_o what_o and_o who_o he_o be_v especial_o such_o a_o peculiar_a blasphemy_n as_o carry_v a_o aggravation_n of_o gild_n along_o with_o it_o above_o all_o that_o humane_a nature_n in_o any_o other_o instance_n be_v capable_a of_o it_o be_v suppose_v that_o blasphemy_n may_v be_v against_o the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n so_o be_v it_o in_o he_o who_o blaspheme_v the_o name_n of_o jehovah_n and_o curse_a by_o it_o levit._n 24._o 11._o the_o son_n as_o to_o his_o distinct_a person_n may_v be_v blaspheme_v so_o it_o be_v say_v here_o express_o and_o thereon_o it_o be_v add_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o may_v be_v distinct_o blaspheme_v or_o be_v the_o immediate_a object_n of_o that_o sin_n which_o be_v declare_v to_o be_v inexpiable_a to_o suppose_v now_o that_o this_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o a_o divine_a person_n be_v for_o man_n to_o dream_v whilst_o they_o seem_v to_o be_v awake_a sect._n 30_o i_o suppose_v by_o all_o these_o testimony_n we_o have_v full_o confirm_v what_o be_v design_v to_o be_v prove_v by_o they_o namely_o that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v not_o a_o quality_n as_o some_o speak_v reside_v in_o the_o divine_a nature_n not_o a_o mere_a emanation_n of_o virtue_n and_o power_n from_o god_n not_o the_o act_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o and_o unto_o our_o sanctification_n but_o a_o holy_a intelligent_a subsistent_n or_o person_n and_o in_o our_o passage_n many_o instance_n have_v be_v give_v whence_o it_o be_v undeniable_o evident_a that_o he_o be_v a_o divine_a self-sufficient_a self-subsisting_a person_n together_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n equal_o participant_a of_o the_o divine_a nature_n nor_o be_v this_o distinct_o much_o dispute_v by_o they_o with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v for_o they_o confess_v that_o such_o thing_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o as_o none_o but_o god_n can_v effect_v wherefore_o deny_v he_o so_o to_o be_v they_o lay_v up_o all_o their_o hope_n of_o success_n in_o deny_v he_o to_o be_v a_o person_n but_o yet_o because_o the_o subject_a we_o be_v upon_o do_v require_v it_o and_o it_o may_v be_v useful_a to_o the_o faith_n of_o some_o i_o will_v call_v over_o a_o few_o testimony_n give_v express_o unto_o his_o deity_n also_o sect._n 31_o first_o he_o be_v express_o call_v god_n and_o have_v the_o name_n of_o god_n proper_o and_o direct_o give_v unto_o he_o with_o respect_n unto_o spiritual_a thing_n or_o thing_n peculiar_a unto_o god_n he_o must_v have_v the_o nature_n of_o god_n also_o act_v 5._o 3._o ananias_n be_v say_v to_o lie_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o be_v repeat_v and_o interpret_v v._n 4._o thou_o have_v not_o lie_v unto_o man_n but_o unto_o god_n the_o declaration_n of_o the_o person_n intend_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v add_v for_o the_o aggravation_n of_o the_o sin_n for_o he_o be_v god_n the_o same_o person_n the_o same_o object_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o ananias_n be_v express_v in_o both_o place_n and_o therefore_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v god_n the_o word_n for_o lie_v be_v the_o same_o in_o both_o place_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d only_o it_o be_v use_v in_o a_o various_a construction_n v._n 3._o it_o have_v the_o accusative_a case_n join_v unto_o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o thou_o shall_v deceive_v or_o think_v to_o deceive_v or_o attempt_v to_o deceive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n how_o by_o lie_v unto_o he_o in_o make_v a_o profession_n in_o the_o church_n wherein_o he_o preside_v of_o that_o which_o be_v false_a this_o be_v explain_v v._n 4._o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o have_v lie_v unto_o god_n the_o nature_n of_o his_o sin_n be_v principal_o intend_v in_o the_o first_o place_n and_o the_o object_n in_o the_o latter_a wherefore_o in_o the_o progress_n of_o his_o discourse_n the_o apostle_n call_v the_o same_o sin_n a_o tempt_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n vers_n 9_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o lie_v unto_o when_o he_o lie_v unto_o god_n these_o three_o expression_n the_o holy_a ghost_n god_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v denote_v the_o same_o thing_n and_o person_n or_o there_o be_v no_o coherence_n in_o the_o discourse_n it_o be_v except_v that_o what_o be_v do_v against_o the_o spirit_n be_v do_v against_o god_n because_o he_o be_v send_v by_o god_n it_o be_v true_a as_o he_o be_v send_v by_o the_o father_n what_o be_v do_v against_o he_o be_v moral_o and_o as_o to_o the_o gild_n of_o it_o do_v against_o the_o father_n and_o so_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o with_o respect_n unto_o what_o be_v do_v against_o himself_o for_o say_v he_o he_o that_o despise_v i_o despise_v he_o that_o send_v i_o but_o direct_o and_o immediate_o both_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v sin_v against_o in_o their_o own_o person_n he_o be_v god_n here_o provoke_v so_o also_o he_o be_v call_v lord_n in_o a_o sense_n appropriate_v unto_o god_n alone_o 2_o cor._n 3._o 17_o 18._o now_o the_o lord_n be_v that_o spirit_n and_o we_o be_v change_v from_o glory_n to_o glory_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o lord_n the_o spirit_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n where_o also_o divine_a operation_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o what_o be_v affirm_v to_o this_o purpose_n 1_o cor._n 12._o 6_o 7_o 8._o have_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o open_n of_o the_o begin_n of_o that_o chapter_n at_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o discourse_n the_o same_o also_o be_v draw_v by_o just_a consequence_n from_o the_o compare_v of_o scripture_n together_o wherein_o what_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n absolute_o in_o one_o place_n be_v apply_v direct_o and_o immediate_o unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o another_o to_o instance_n in_o one_o or_o two_o particular_n levit._n 26._o 11_o 12._o i_o will_v say_v god_n set_v my_o tabernacle_n among_o you_o and_o i_o will_v walk_v among_o you_o and_o will_v be_v your_o god_n and_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n the_o accomplishment_n of_o this_o promise_v the_o apostle_n declare_v 2_o cor._n 6._o 16._o you_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o live_a god_n as_o god_n have_v say_v i_o will_v dwell_v in_o they_o and_o walk_v among_o they_o and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n how_o and_o by_o who_o be_v this_o do_v 1_o cor._n 3._o 16_o 17._o know_v you_o not_o that_o you_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o if_o any_o man_n defile_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n he_o will_v god_n destroy_v for_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n be_v holy_a which_o you_o be_v if_o it_o be_v then_o god_n who_o of_o old_a promise_v to_o dwell_v in_o his_o people_n
and_o to_o make_v they_o his_o temple_n thereby_o then_o be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n god_n for_o he_o it_o be_v who_o according_a to_o that_o promise_n thus_o dwell_v in_o they_o so_o deut._n 32._o 12._o speak_v of_o the_o people_n in_o the_o wilderness_n he_o say_v the_o lord_n alone_o do_v lead_v he_o and_o yet_o speak_v of_o the_o same_o people_n at_o the_o same_o time_n it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v lead_v they_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o rest_n isa._n 63._o 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n therefore_o be_v jehovah_n or_o jehovah_n alone_o do_v not_o lead_v they_o that_o also_o which_o be_v call_v in_o the_o same_o people_n their_o sin_v against_o god_n and_o provoke_v the_o most_o high_a in_o the_o wilderness_n psalm_n 78._o 17_o 18._o be_v term_v their_o rebel_n against_o and_o vex_v the_o holy_a spirit_n isa._n 63._o 10_o 11._o and_o many_o other_o instance_n of_o a_o alike_a nature_n have_v be_v plead_v and_o vindicate_v by_o other_o sect._n 32_o add_v hereunto_o in_o the_o last_o place_n that_o divine_a property_n be_v assign_v unto_o he_o as_o eternity_n heb._n 9_o 14._o he_o be_v the_o eternal_a spirit_n immensity_n psalm_n 139._o 7._o whither_o shall_v i_o flee_v from_o thy_o spirit_n omnipotency_n micah_n 2._o 8._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o straighten_a compare_v with_o isa._n 40._o 28._o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rom._n 15._o 19_o prescience_n act_v 1._o 16._o this_o scripture_n must_v be_v fulfil_v which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o david_n speak_v before_o concern_v judas_n omniscience_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 10_o 11._o the_o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n sovereign_a authority_n over_o the_o church_n act_v 13._o 3._o act_n 20._o 28._o the_o divine_a work_n also_o which_o be_v assign_v unto_o he_o be_v usual_o and_o to_o good_a purpose_n plead_v in_o the_o vindication_n of_o the_o same_o truth_n but_o these_o in_o the_o progress_n of_o our_o discourse_n i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n distinct_o to_o consider_v and_o inquire_v into_o and_o therefore_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o place_n insist_v upon_o they_o what_o have_v be_v propose_v clear_v and_o confirm_v may_v suffice_v as_o unto_o our_o present_a purpose_n that_o we_o may_v know_v who_o he_o be_v concern_v who_o his_o work_n and_o grace_n we_o do_v design_n to_o treat_v sect._n 33_o i_o have_v but_o one_o thing_n more_o to_o add_v concern_v the_o be_v and_o personality_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o this_o be_v that_o in_o the_o order_n of_o subsistence_n he_o be_v the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o holy_a trinity_n so_o it_o be_v express_v in_o the_o solemn_a numeration_n of_o they_o where_o their_o order_n give_v great_a direction_n unto_o gospel-worship_n and_o obedience_n matth._n 28._o 18._o baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o order_n i_o confess_v in_o their_o numeration_n because_o of_o the_o equality_n of_o the_o person_n in_o the_o same_o nature_n be_v sometime_o vary_v so_o rev._n 1._o 4_o 5._o grace_n be_v unto_o you_o and_o peace_n from_o he_o which_o be_v and_o which_o be_v and_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o from_o the_o seven_o spirit_n which_o be_v before_o his_o throne_n and_o from_o jesus_n christ._n the_o holy_a spirit_n under_o the_o name_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n because_o of_o his_o various_a and_o perfect_a operation_n in_o and_o towards_o the_o church_n be_v reckon_v up_o in_o order_n before_o the_o son_n jesus_n christ._n and_o so_o in_o paul_n euctical_a conclusion_n unto_o his_o epistle_n the_o son_n be_v place_v before_o the_o father_n 2_o cor._n 13._o 14._o the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v with_o you_o all_o and_o some_o think_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v mention_v in_o the_o first_o place_n col._n 2._o 2._o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o christ._n in_o this_o expression_n of_o they_o therefore_o we_o may_v use_v our_o liberty_n they_o be_v all_o one_o god_n over_o all_o bless_a for_o ever_o but_o in_o their_o true_a and_o natural_a order_n of_o subsistence_n and_o consequent_o of_o operation_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o three_o person_n for_o as_o to_o his_o personal_a subsistence_n he_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n be_v equal_o the_o spirit_n of_o they_o both_o as_o have_v be_v declare_v this_o constitute_v the_o natural_a order_n between_o the_o person_n which_o be_v unalterable_a on_o this_o depend_v the_o order_n of_o his_o operation_n for_o his_o work_n be_v a_o consequent_a of_o the_o order_n of_o his_o subsistence_n thus_o the_o father_n be_v say_v to_o send_v he_o and_o so_o be_v the_o son_n also_o john_n 14._o 16_o 26._o chap._n 16._o 7._o and_o he_o be_v thus_o say_v to_o be_v send_v by_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n because_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n and_o son_n proceed_v from_o both_o and_o be_v the_o next_o cause_n in_o the_o application_n of_o the_o trinity_n unto_o external_n work_v but_o as_o he_o be_v thus_o send_v so_o his_o own_o will_n be_v equal_o in_o and_o unto_o the_o work_n for_o which_o he_o be_v send_v as_o the_o father_n be_v say_v to_o send_v the_o son_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v also_o his_o own_o love_n and_o grace_n to_o come_v unto_o we_o and_o to_o save_v we_o and_o this_o arise_v from_o hence_o that_o in_o the_o whole_a oeconomy_n of_o the_o trinity_n as_o to_o the_o work_n that_o outward_o be_v of_o god_n especial_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n the_o order_n of_o the_o subsistence_n of_o the_o person_n in_o the_o same_o nature_n be_v represent_v unto_o we_o and_o they_o have_v the_o same_o dependence_n on_o each_o other_o in_o their_o operation_n as_o they_o have_v in_o their_o subsistence_n the_o father_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o as_o in_o be_v and_o existence_n so_o in_o operation_n the_o son_n be_v of_o the_o father_n beget_v of_o he_o and_o therefore_o as_o unto_o his_o work_n be_v send_v by_o he_o but_o his_o own_o will_n be_v in_o and_o unto_o what_o he_o be_v send_v about_o the_o holy_a spirit_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n and_o therefore_o be_v send_v and_o give_v by_o they_o as_o to_o all_o the_o work_n which_o he_o immediate_o effect_v but_o yet_o his_o own_o will_n be_v the_o direct_a principle_n of_o all_o that_o he_o do_v he_o divide_v unto_o every_o one_o according_a to_o his_o own_o will._n and_o thus_o much_o may_v suffice_v to_o be_v speak_v about_o the_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o order_n of_o his_o subsistence_n in_o the_o bless_a trinity_n peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o first_o or_o old_a creation_n chap._n iu._n 1._o thing_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o divine_a operation_n the_o work_n of_o god_n how_o ascribe_v absolute_o unto_o god_n and_o how_o distinct_o to_o each_o person_n 2._o the_o reason_n hereof_o 3._o perfect_v act_n in_o divine_a work_n ascribe_v unto_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o why_o 4_o 5._o peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o old_a creation_n 6._o the_o part_n of_o the_o old_a creation_n heaven_n and_o its_o host._n what_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n the_o host_n of_o the_o earth_n 7._o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n complete_v by_o the_o spirit_n 8._o and_o of_o the_o earth_n 9_o his_o move_n on_o the_o old_a creation_n psal._n 104._o 30._o 10._o the_o creation_n of_o man_n the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n therein_o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14_o 15._o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o preservation_n of_o all_o thing_n when_o create_v natural_a and_o moral_a 16._o farther_o instance_n thereof_o in_o and_o out_o of_o the_o church_n 17._o work_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o old_a creation_n why_o spare_o deliver_v sect._n 1_o intend_v to_o treat_v of_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o those_o which_o be_v peculiar_a unto_o he_o some_o thing_n must_v be_v premise_v concern_v the_o operation_n of_o the_o godhead_n in_o general_n and_o the_o manner_n thereof_o and_o they_o be_v such_o as_o be_v needful_a to_o guide_v we_o in_o many_o passage_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o to_o direct_v we_o aright_o in_o the_o thing_n in_o particular_a which_o now_o lie_v before_o we_o i_o say_v then_o 1._o that_o all_o divine_a operation_n be_v usual_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n absolute_o so_o it_o be_v say_v god_n make_v all_o thing_n and_o so_o of_o all_o other_o work_n whether_o in_o nature_n or_o in_o
grace_n and_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v because_o the_o several_a person_n be_v individed_a in_o their_o operation_n act_v all_o by_o the_o same_o will_n the_o same_o wisdom_n the_o same_o power_n every_o person_n therefore_o be_v the_o author_n of_o every_o work_n of_o god_n because_o each_o person_n be_v god_n and_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v the_o same_o individed_a principle_n of_o all_o divine_a operation_n 9_o and_o this_o arise_v from_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o person_n in_o the_o same_o essence_n but_o as_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o subsistence_n therein_o there_o be_v distinction_n relation_n and_o order_n between_o and_o among_o they_o and_o hence_o there_o be_v no_o divine_a work_n but_o be_v distinct_o assign_v unto_o each_o person_n and_o eminent_o unto_o one_o so_o be_v it_o in_o the_o work_v of_o the_o old_a creation_n and_o so_o in_o the_o new_a and_o in_o all_o particular_n of_o they_o thus_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v distinct_o ascribe_v to_o the_o father_n as_o his_o work_n act_v 4._o 24._o and_o to_o the_o son_n as_o he_o john_n 1._o 3._o and_o also_o to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n job_n 33._o 4._o but_o by_o the_o way_n of_o eminence_n to_o the_o father_n and_o absolute_o to_o god_n who_o be_v father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n sect._n 2_o the_o reason_n therefore_o why_o the_o work_n of_o god_n be_v thus_o distinct_o ascribe_v unto_o each_o person_n be_v because_o in_o the_o individed_a operation_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n each_o person_n do_v the_o same_o work_n in_o the_o order_n of_o their_o subsistence_n not_o one_o as_o the_o instrument_n of_o the_o other_o or_o mere_o employ_v by_o the_o other_o but_o as_o one_o common_a principle_n of_o authority_n wisdom_n love_n and_o power_n how_o come_v they_o then_o eminent_o to_o be_v assign_v one_o to_o one_o person_n another_o to_o another_o as_o unto_o the_o father_n be_v assign_v opera_fw-la naturae_fw-la the_o work_n of_o nature_n or_o the_o old_a creation_n to_o the_o son_n opera_fw-la gratiae_n procuratae_fw-la all_o divine_a operation_n that_o belong_v unto_o the_o recovery_n of_o mankind_n by_o grace_n and_o unto_o the_o spirit_n opera_fw-la gratiae_n applicatae_fw-la the_o work_n of_o god_n whereby_o grace_n be_v make_v effectual_a unto_o we_o and_o this_o be_v do_v 1._o 1._o when_o any_o especial_a impression_n be_v make_v of_o the_o especial_a property_n of_o any_o person_n on_o any_o work_n then_o be_v that_o work_n assign_v peculiar_o to_o that_o person_n so_o there_o be_v of_o the_o power_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o father_n on_o the_o old_a creation_n and_o of_o the_o grace_n and_o wisdom_n of_o the_o son_n on_o the_o new_a 2._o where_o there_o be_v a_o peculiar_a condescension_n of_o any_o person_n unto_o a_o work_n wherein_o the_o other_o have_v no_o concurrence_n but_o by_o approbation_n and_o consent_n such_o be_v the_o susception_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n by_o the_o son_n and_o all_o that_o he_o do_v therein_o and_o such_o be_v the_o condescension_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o unto_o his_o office_n which_o entitle_v he_o peculiarly_a and_o by_o way_n of_o eminence_n unto_o his_o own_o immediate_a work_n sect._n 3_o 2._o whereas_o the_o order_n of_o operation_n among_o the_o distinct_a person_n depend_v on_o the_o order_n 14._o of_o their_o subsistence_n in_o the_o bless_a trinity_n in_o every_o great_a work_n of_o god_n the_o conclude_v complete_n perfect_a act_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 16._o this_o we_o shall_v find_v in_o all_o the_o instance_n of_o they_o that_o will_v fall_v under_o our_o consideration_n hence_o the_o immediate_a act_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o most_o hide_a curious_a and_o mysterious_a as_o those_o which_o contain_v the_o perfect_a part_n of_o the_o work_n of_o god_n some_o seem_v willing_a to_o exclude_v all_o thought_n or_o mention_n of_o he_o from_o the_o work_n of_o god_n but_o indeed_o without_o he_o no_o part_n of_o any_o work_n of_o god_n be_v perfect_a or_o complete_a 18._o the_o beginning_n of_o divine_a operation_n be_v assign_v unto_o the_o father_n as_o he_o be_v fons_fw-la &_o origo_fw-la deitatis_fw-la the_o fountain_n of_o the_o deity_n itself_o of_o he_o and_o through_o he_o and_o to_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n rom._n 11._o 32._o the_o subsist_v establish_v and_o uphold_v of_o all_o thing_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o son_n he_o be_v before_o all_o thing_n and_o by_o he_o all_o thing_n consist_v col._n 1._o 17._o as_o he_o make_v all_o thing_n with_o the_o father_n so_o he_o give_v they_o a_o consistency_n a_o permanency_n in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n as_o he_o be_v the_o power_n and_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n he_o uphold_v all_o thing_n by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o power_n heb._n 1._o 3._o and_o the_o finish_n and_o perfect_v of_o all_o these_o work_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v i_o say_v not_o this_o as_o though_o one_o person_n succeed_v unto_o another_o in_o their_o operation_n or_o as_o though_o where_o one_o cease_v and_o give_v over_o a_o work_n the_o other_o take_v it_o up_o and_o carry_v it_o on_o for_o every_o divine_a work_n and_o every_o part_n of_o every_o divine_a work_n be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n unseparable_o and_o undivide_o but_o on_o these_o divine_a work_n which_o outward_o be_v of_o god_n there_o be_v a_o especial_a impression_n of_o the_o order_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o each_o person_n with_o respect_n unto_o their_o natural_a and_o necessary_a subsistence_n as_o also_o with_o regard_n unto_o their_o internal_a characteristical_a property_n whereby_o we_o be_v distinct_o teach_v to_o know_v they_o and_o adore_v they_o and_o the_o due_a consideration_n of_o this_o order_n of_o thing_n will_v direct_v we_o in_o the_o right_a understanding_n of_o the_o proposal_n that_o be_v make_v unto_o our_o faith_n concern_v god_n in_o his_o work_n and_o word_n sect._n 4_o these_o thing_n be_v premise_v we_o proceed_v to_o consider_v what_o be_v the_o peculiar_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o revealed_z unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n now_o all_o the_o work_n of_o god_n may_v be_v refer_v unto_o two_o head_n 1._o those_o of_o nature_n 2._o those_o of_o grace_n or_o the_o work_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a creation_n and_o we_o must_v inquire_v what_o be_v the_o especial_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o and_o about_o these_o work_n which_o shall_v be_v distinct_o explain_v sect._n 5_o the_o work_n of_o the_o old_a creation_n have_v two_o part_n 1._o that_o which_o concern_v the_o inanimate_a part_n of_o it_o in_o general_a with_o the_o influence_n it_o have_v into_o the_o production_n of_o animate_v or_o live_v but_o bruit_n creature_n 2._o the_o rational_a or_o intelligent_a part_n of_o it_o with_o the_o law_n of_o its_o obedience_n unto_o god_n the_o especial_a uses_n and_o end_v for_o which_o it_o be_v make_v in_o both_o these_o sort_n we_o shall_v inquire_v after_o and_o consider_v the_o especial_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n sect._n 6_o the_o general_a part_n of_o the_o creation_n be_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n gen._n 1._o 1._o in_o the_o beginning_n god_n create_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n and_o what_o belong_v unto_o they_o be_v call_v their_o host._n gen._n 2._o 1._o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v finish_v and_o all_o their_o host._n the_o host_n of_o heaven_n be_v the_o sun_n moon_n and_o star_n and_o the_o angel_n themselves_o so_o be_v they_o call_v 1_o king_n 22._o 19_o i_o see_v the_o lord_n sit_v on_o his_o throne_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o all_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n stand_v by_o he_o on_o his_o right_a hand_n and_o on_o his_o left_a that_o be_v all_o the_o holy_a angel_n as_o dan._n 7._o 10._o 2_o chron._n 18._o 18._o and_o the_o host_n of_o god_n gen._n 32._o 1_o 2._o and_o jacob_n go_v on_o his_o way_n and_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n meet_v he_o and_o when_o jacob_n see_v they_o he_o say_v this_o be_v god_n host._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n he_o use_v signify_v a_o host_n encamp_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d luke_n 2._o 13._o the_o heavenly_a host_n or_o army_n the_o sun_n moon_n and_o star_n be_v also_o call_v the_o host_n of_o heaven_n deut._n 4_o 19_o and_o lest_o thou_o shall_v lift_v up_o thy_o eye_n unto_o heaven_n and_o when_o thou_o see_v the_o sun_n and_o the_o moon_n and_o the_o star_n even_o all_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n so_o isa._n 34._o 4._o jerem._n 33._o 22._o this_o be_v that_o host_n of_o heaven_n which_o the_o jew_n idolatrous_o worship_v jerem._n 8._o 2._o they_o shall_v spread_v they_o before_o the_o sun_n and_o the_o moon_n and_o all_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n who_o
receive_v and_o although_o the_o direct_a end_n of_o some_o of_o they_o be_v not_o the_o spiritual_a good_a of_o they_o on_o who_o they_o be_v bestow_v but_o the_o edification_n of_o other_o for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v give_v unto_o every_o man_n to_o profit_v withal_o 1_o cor._n 4._o 12_o 17._o yet_o there_o be_v that_o excellency_n and_o worth_n in_o they_o and_o that_o use_n may_v be_v make_v of_o they_o as_o to_o turn_v great_o to_o the_o advantage_n of_o they_o that_o receive_v they_o for_o although_o they_o be_v not_o grace_n yet_o they_o serve_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o give_v a_o edge_n unto_o grace_n and_o to_o draw_v it_o out_o unto_o exercise_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v and_o increase_v and_o they_o have_v a_o influence_n into_o glory_n for_o it_o be_v by_o the_o ability_n which_o they_o give_v that_o some_o be_v make_v wise_a &_o effectual_a instrument_n for_o the_o turn_n of_o many_o to_o righteousness_n who_o shall_v shine_v as_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o firmament_n and_o as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o dan._n 12._o 3._o but_o the_o unbelief_n ingratitude_n and_o lust_n of_o man_n can_v spoil_v these_o and_o any_o other_o good_a thing_n whatever_o and_o these_o thing_n will_v afterward_o in_o particular_a fall_n under_o our_o consideration_n in_o general_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v a_o inestimable_a privilege_n and_o advantage_n and_o as_o such_o be_v propose_v by_o our_o saviour_n john_n 14._o 17._o sect._n 8_o second_o god_n be_v say_v to_o send_v he_o psal._n 104._o 30._o thou_o send_v forth_o thy_o spirit_n john_n 14._o 26._o the_o father_n will_v send_v the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o my_o name_n this_o be_v also_o speak_v of_o the_o son_n i_o will_v send_v unto_o you_o the_o comforter_n from_o the_o father_n john_n 15._o 26._o john_n 16._o 7._o and_o in_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o that_o promise_v it_o be_v say_v he_o pour_v he_o forth_o act_v 2._o 33._o gal._n 4._o 6._o god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o in_o other_o place_n the_o same_o expression_n be_v use_v now_o this_o upon_o the_o matter_n iâ—_n the_o same_o with_o the_o former_a of_o give_v he_o argue_v the_o same_o authority_n the_o same_o freedom_n the_o same_o bounty_n only_o the_o word_n natural_o include_v in_o its_o signification_n a_o respect_n unto_o a_o local_a motion_n he_o which_o be_v send_v remove_v from_o the_o place_n where_o he_o be_v from_o whence_o he_o be_v send_v unto_o a_o place_n where_o he_o be_v not_o whither_o he_o be_v send_v now_o this_o can_v proper_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o he_o be_v god_n by_o nature_n be_v natural_o omnipresent_v and_o a_o omnipresence_n be_v inconsistent_a with_o a_o local_a mutation_n so_o the_o psalmist_n express_o psal._n 139._o 7_o 8._o whither_o shall_v i_o go_v from_o thy_o spirit_n or_o whither_o shall_v i_o flee_v from_o thy_o presence_n if_o i_o ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n there_o must_v therefore_o a_o metaphor_n be_v allow_v in_o this_o expression_n but_o such_o a_o one_o as_o the_o scripture_n by_o the_o frequent_a use_n of_o it_o have_v render_v familiar_a unto_o we_o thus_o god_n be_v say_v to_o arise_v out_o of_o his_o place_n to_o bow_v the_o heaven_n and_o come_v down_o to_o come_v down_o and_o see_v what_o be_v do_v in_o the_o earth_n gen._n 18._o 21._o isa._n 64._o 1._o that_o these_o thing_n be_v not_o speak_v proper_o of_o god_n who_o be_v immense_a all_o man_n acknowledge_v but_o where_o god_n begin_v to_o work_v in_o any_o place_n in_o any_o kind_n where_o before_o he_o do_v not_o do_v so_o he_o be_v say_v to_o come_v thither_o for_o so_o must_v we_o do_v we_o must_v come_v to_o a_o place_n before_o we_o can_v work_v in_o it_o thus_o the_o send_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n include_v two_o thing_n as_o add_v unto_o his_o be_v give_v 1._o that_o he_o be_v not_o before_o in_o or_o with_o that_o person_n or_o among_o those_o person_n for_o that_o especial_a work_n and_o end_v which_o he_o be_v send_v for_o he_o may_v be_v in_o they_o and_o with_o they_o in_o one_o respect_n and_o be_v afterward_o say_v to_o be_v send_v unto_o they_o in_o another_o so_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n promise_v to_o send_v the_o holy_a ghost_n unto_o his_o disciple_n as_o a_o comforter_n who_o they_o have_v receive_v before_o as_o a_o sanctifier_n i_o will_v say_v he_o send_v he_o unto_o you_o and_o you_o know_v he_o for_o he_o dwell_v with_o you_o john_n 14._o 17._o he_o do_v so_o as_o a_o sanctifier_n before_o he_o come_v unto_o they_o as_o a_o comforter_n but_o in_o every_o come_n of_o his_o he_o be_v send_v for_o one_o especial_a work_n or_o another_o and_o this_o sufficient_o manifest_v that_o in_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n he_o be_v not_o common_a unto_o all_o a_o supposition_n thereof_o will_v leave_v no_o place_n for_o this_o especial_a act_n of_o send_v he_o which_o be_v do_v by_o choice_n and_o distinction_n of_o the_o object_n much_o less_o be_v he_o a_o light_n which_o be_v always_o in_o all_o man_n and_o which_o all_o man_n may_v be_v in_o if_o they_o please_v for_o this_o neither_o be_v nor_o can_v be_v absent_a in_o any_o sense_n from_o any_o one_o at_o any_o time_n 2._o it_o denote_v as_o especial_a work_n there_o or_o on_o they_o where_o and_o on_o who_o there_o be_v none_o before_o of_o that_o kind_n for_o this_o cause_n be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v send_v of_o the_o father_n 10._o no_o local_a motion_n than_o be_v intend_v in_o this_o expression_n only_o there_o be_v a_o allusion_n thereunto_o for_o as_o a_o creature_n can_v produce_v any_o effect_n where_o it_o be_v not_o until_o it_o either_o be_v send_v thither_o or_o go_v thither_o of_o its_o own_o accord_n so_o the_o holy_a ghost_n produce_v not_o the_o bless_a effect_n of_o his_o power_n and_o grace_n but_o in_o and_o towards_o they_o unto_o who_o he_o be_v give_v and_o send_v by_o the_o father_n how_o in_o answer_n hereunto_o he_o be_v say_v himself_o to_o come_v shall_v be_v afterward_o declare_v and_o it_o be_v the_o person_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v say_v to_o be_v thus_o send_v for_o this_o belong_v unto_o that_o holy_a dispensation_n of_o the_o several_a person_n of_o the_o trinity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o herein_o the_o spirit_n in_o all_o his_o operation_n be_v consider_v as_o send_v of_o the_o father_n for_o the_o reason_n before_o often_o intimate_v sect._n 9_o three_o god_n be_v say_v to_o minister_v the_o spirit_n gal._n 3._o 5._o he_o that_o minister_v the_o spirit_n unto_o you_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o give_v you_o continual_a or_o abundant_a supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v to_o give_v a_o sufficiency_n of_o any_o thing_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v dimensum_fw-la a_o sufficiency_n of_o provision_n and_o addition_n thereunto_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whereby_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v express_v phil._n 1._o 19_o for_o i_o know_v that_o this_o shall_v turn_v to_o my_o salvation_n through_o your_o prayer_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o additional_a supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ._n that_o spirit_n and_o its_o assistance_n he_o have_v before_o receive_v but_o he_o yet_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o a_o daily_o further_a supply_n so_o be_v the_o word_n use_v constant_o for_o the_o add_v of_o one_o thing_n to_o another_o or_o one_o degree_n of_o the_o same_o thing_n unto_o another_o 2_o pet._n 1._o 5._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d add_v to_o your_o faith_n virtue_n or_o in_o your_o faith_n make_v a_o increase_n of_o virtue_n when_o therefore_o god_n be_v thus_o say_v to_o minister_v the_o spirit_n it_o be_v his_o continual_a give_v out_o of_o additional_a supply_v of_o his_o grace_n by_o his_o spirit_n which_o be_v intend_v for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v a_o voluntary_a agent_n and_o distribute_v unto_o every_o one_o as_o he_o will_n when_o therefore_o he_o be_v give_v and_o send_v unto_o any_o his_o operation_n be_v limit_v by_o his_o own_o will_n and_o the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o and_o therefore_o do_v we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o supply_n of_o he_o and_o from_o he_o which_o be_v the_o principal_a subject_a matter_n of_o our_o prayer_n in_o this_o world_n sect._n 10_o four_o god_n be_v say_v to_o put_v his_o spirit_n in_o or_o upon_o man_n and_o this_o also_o belong_v unto_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o dispensation_n isa._n 42._o 1._o behold_v my_o servant_n who_o i_o uphold_v i_o have_v put_v my_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o
more_o but_o to_o speak_v out_o interpret_v and_o declare_v the_o mind_n or_o word_n of_o another_o so_o god_n tell_v moses_n that_o he_o will_v make_v he_o a_o god_n unto_o pharaoh_n one_o that_o shall_v deal_v with_o he_o in_o the_o name_n stead_n and_o power_n of_o god_n and_o aaron_n his_o brother_n shall_v be_v his_o prophet_n exod._n 7._o 1._o that_o be_v one_o that_o shall_v interpret_v his_o meaning_n and_o declare_v his_o word_n unto_o pharaoh_n moses_n have_v complain_v of_o the_o defect_n of_o his_o own_o utterance_n so_o prophet_n be_v the_o interpreter_n the_o declarer_n of_o the_o word_n will_n mind_n or_o oracle_n of_o god_n unto_o other_o such_o a_o one_o be_v describe_v job_n 33._o 23._o hence_o those_o who_o expound_v the_o scripture_n unto_o the_o church_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v call_v prophet_n and_o their_o work_n prophecy_n rom._n 12._o 6._o 1_o cor._n 14._o 31_o 32._o and_o under_o the_o old_a testament_n those_o that_o celebrate_v the_o praise_n of_o god_n with_o sing_v in_o the_o temple_n according_a to_o the_o institution_n of_o david_n be_v say_v therein_o to_o prophesy_v 1_o chron._n 25._o 2._o and_o this_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o prophet_n be_v of_o ancient_a use_n for_o so_o god_n term_v abraham_n gen._n 20._o 7._o afterward_o in_o common_a use_n a_o prophet_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o seer_n because_o of_o their_o divine_a vision_n and_o this_o be_v occasion_v from_o those_o word_n of_o god_n concern_v moses_n numb_a 11._o 6._o and_o this_o be_v the_o ordinary_a way_n of_o his_o reveal_n himself_o namely_o by_o dream_n and_o vision_n prophet_n in_o those_o day_n even_o from_o the_o death_n of_o moses_n be_v common_o call_v seer_n which_o continue_v in_o use_n until_o the_o day_n of_o samuel_n 1._o sam._n 9_o 9_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o man_n of_o god_n 1_o sam._n 2._o 27_o which_o name_n paul_n give_v to_o the_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n 1_o tim._n 6._o 11._o 2_o tim._n 3._o 17._o and_o it_o be_v not_o altogether_o unworthy_a observation_n what_o kimchi_n note_v that_o the_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v most_o frequent_o use_v in_o the_o passive_a conjugation_n niphal_n because_o it_o denote_v a_o receive_n of_o that_o from_o god_n by_o way_n of_o revelation_n which_o be_v speak_v unto_o other_o in_o a_o way_n of_o prophecy_n and_o as_o it_o lie_v before_o we_o as_o a_o extraordinary_a gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v neither_o to_o be_v confine_v to_o the_o strict_a notion_n of_o prediction_n and_o foretell_v nor_o to_o be_v extend_v to_o every_o true_a declaration_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n but_o only_o that_o which_o be_v obtain_v by_o immediate_a revelation_n sect._n 9_o this_o peculiar_a gift_n therefore_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n we_o may_v a_o little_a distinct_o inquire_v into_o and_o two_o thing_n concern_v it_o may_v be_v consider_v 1._o it_o be_v general_a nature_n 2._o the_o particular_a way_n whereby_o especial_a revelation_n be_v grant_v unto_o any_o first_o for_o its_o nature_n in_o general_a it_o consist_v in_o inspiration_n 2._o so_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o the_o prophecy_n record_v in_o the_o scripture_n 2_o tim._n 3._o 16._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d divine_a inspiration_n be_v the_o original_a and_o cause_n of_o it_o and_o the_o act_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o communicate_v his_o mind_n unto_o the_o prophet_n be_v call_v inspiration_n on_o a_o double_a account_n first_o in_o answer_n unto_o his_o name_n and_o nature_n the_o name_n whereby_o he_o be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o signify_v breath_n and_o he_o be_v call_v the_o breath_n of_o god_n whereby_o his_o essential_a relation_n to_o the_o father_n and_o son_n with_o his_o eternal_a natural_a emanation_n from_o they_o be_v express_v and_o therefore_o when_o our_o saviour_n give_v he_o unto_o his_o disciple_n as_o a_o proper_a instructive_a emblem_n of_o what_o he_o give_v he_o breathe_v upon_o they_o john_n 20._o 22._o so_o also_o in_o the_o great_a work_n of_o the_o infusion_n of_o the_o reasonable_a soul_n into_o the_o body_n of_o man_n it_o be_v say_v god_n breathe_v into_o he_o the_o breath_n of_o life_n gen._n 2._o 7._o from_o hence_o i_o say_v it_o be_v namely_o from_o the_o nature_n and_o name_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n that_o his_o immediate_a act_n on_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n in_o the_o supernatural_a communication_n of_o divine_a revelation_n unto_o they_o be_v call_v inspiration_n or_o inbrethe_n and_o the_o unclean_a spirit_n counterfeit_v his_o act_n do_v inspire_v his_o worshipper_n with_o a_o preternatural_a afflatus_fw-la by_o way_n suit_v unto_o his_o own_o filthy_a vileness_n second_o this_o holy_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v express_v suitable_a to_o his_o name_n and_o nature_n so_o the_o meekness_n gentleness_n facility_n wherewith_o he_o work_v be_v intend_v hereby_o he_o do_v as_o it_o be_v gentle_o and_o soft_o breath_n into_o they_o the_o knowledge_n and_o comprehension_n of_o holy_a thing_n it_o be_v a_o especial_a and_o immediate_a work_n wherein_o he_o act_v suitable_o unto_o his_o nature_n as_o a_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n or_o breath_n of_o god_n and_o suitable_o unto_o his_o peculiar_a personal_a property_n of_o meekness_n gentleness_n and_o peace_n so_o his_o act_n be_v inspiration_n whereby_o he_o come_v within_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n act_v they_o with_o a_o power_n that_o be_v not_o their_o own_o it_o be_v true_a when_o he_o have_v thus_o inspire_v any_o with_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n they_o have_v no_o rest_n nor_o can_v have_v unless_o they_o declare_v it_o in_o its_o proper_a way_n and_o season_n jer._n 20._o 9_o then_o i_o say_v i_o will_v not_o make_v mention_n of_o he_o nor_o speak_v in_o his_o name_n any_o more_o but_o his_o word_n be_v in_o my_o heart_n as_o a_o burn_a fire_n shut_v up_o in_o my_o bone_n and_o i_o be_v weary_a with_o forbear_v i_o can_v not_o stay_v but_o this_o disturbance_n be_v from_o a_o moral_a sense_n of_o their_o duty_n and_o noâ—_n from_o any_o violent_a agitation_n of_o his_o upon_o their_o nature_n and_o whereas_o sometime_o trouble_v and_o consternation_n of_o spirit_n do_v befall_v some_o of_o the_o prophet_n in_o and_o under_o the_o revelation_n they_o receive_v from_o he_o it_o be_v on_o a_o double_a account_n first_o of_o the_o dreadful_a representation_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v unto_o they_o in_o vision_n thing_n of_o great_a dread_n and_o terror_n be_v represent_v unto_o their_o fancy_n and_o imagination_n second_o of_o the_o greatness_n and_o dread_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o reveal_v which_o sometime_o be_v terrible_a and_o destructive_a dan._n 17._o 27._o chap._n 7._o 15_o 28._o hab._n 16._o isa._n 21._o 2_o 3_o 4._o but_o his_o inspiration_n be_v gentle_a and_o placid_a sect._n 10_o second_o the_o immediate_a effect_n of_o this_o inspiration_n be_v that_o those_o inspire_v be_v move_v or_o act_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n holy_a man_n of_o god_n speak_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o pet._n 1._o 21._o move_v or_o act_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o two_o thing_n be_v intend_v hereby_o first_o the_o preparation_n and_o elevation_n of_o their_o intellectual_a faculty_n their_o mind_n and_o understanding_n wherein_o his_o revelation_n be_v to_o be_v receive_v he_o prepare_v they_o for_o to_o receive_v the_o impression_n he_o make_v upon_o they_o and_o confirm_v their_o memory_n to_o retain_v they_o he_o do_v not_o indeed_o so_o enlighten_v and_o raise_v their_o mind_n as_o to_o give_v they_o a_o distinct_a understanding_n and_o full_a comprehension_n of_o all_o the_o thing_n themselves_o that_o be_v declare_v unto_o they_o there_o be_v more_o in_o their_o inspiration_n than_o they_o can_v search_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o alloqueretur_fw-la hence_o although_o the_o prophet_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v make_v use_n of_o to_o communicate_v the_o clear_a revelation_n and_o prediction_n concern_v jesus_n christ_n yet_o in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o understanding_n of_o the_o meaning_n of_o they_o they_o be_v all_o inferior_a to_o john_n baptist_n as_o he_o be_v in_o this_o matter_n to_o the_o mean_a believer_n or_o least_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n therefore_o for_o their_o own_o illumination_n and_o edification_n do_v they_o diligent_o inquire_v by_o the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n into_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o those_o prophecy_n which_o themselves_o receive_v by_o extraordinary_a revelation_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 10_o 11._o nor_o do_v daniel_n who_o have_v those_o express_a representation_n and_o glorious_a vision_n concern_v the_o monarchy_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o providential_a alteration_n which_o shall_v be_v
the_o sole_a cause_n and_o author_n of_o all_o the_o good_a that_o in_o this_o christi_fw-la world_n we_o be_v or_o can_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o for_o 1._o there_o be_v no_o good_a communicate_v unto_o we_o from_o god_n but_o it_o be_v bestow_v on_o we_o or_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n no_o gift_n no_o grace_n no_o mercy_n no_o privilege_n no_o consolation_n do_v we_o receive_v possess_v or_o use_v but_o it_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o collate_v on_o we_o or_o manifest_v unto_o we_o by_o he_o alone_o nor_o 2._o be_v there_o any_o good_a in_o we_o towards_o god_n any_o faith_n love_n duty_n obedience_n but_o what_o be_v effectual_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o he_o by_o he_o alone_o for_o in_o we_o that_o be_v in_o our_o flesh_n and_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v but_o flesh_n there_o dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n all_o these_o thing_n be_v from_o he_o and_o by_o he_o as_o shall_v god_n assist_v be_v make_v to_o appear_v by_o instance_n of_o all_o sort_n in_o our_o ensue_a discourse_n and_o these_o consideration_n i_o think_v meet_v to_o premise_v unto_o our_o entrance_n into_o that_o work_n which_o now_o lie_v before_o we_o sect._n 8_o the_o great_a work_n whereby_o god_n design_v to_o glorify_v himself_o ultimate_o in_o this_o world_n be_v that_o of_o the_o new_a creation_n or_o of_o the_o recovery_n and_o restauration_n of_o all_o thing_n by_o jesus_n christ_n heb._n 1._o 1_o 2_o 3._o ephes._n 1._o 10._o and_o as_o this_o be_v in_o general_n confess_v by_o all_o christian_n so_o i_o have_v elsewhere_o insist_v on_o the_o demonstration_n of_o it_o 2._o that_o which_o god_n order_v and_o design_v as_o the_o principal_a mean_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n must_v contain_v the_o most_o perfect_a and_o absolute_a revelation_n and_o declaration_n of_o himself_o his_o nature_n his_o be_v his_o existence_n and_o excellency_n for_o from_o their_o discovery_n and_o manifestation_n with_o the_o duty_n which_o as_o know_v they_o require_v from_o rational_a creature_n do_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n arise_v and_o no_o otherwise_o 3._o this_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v do_v in_o this_o great_a work_n and_o it_o be_v do_v according_o hence_o be_v the_o lord_n christ_n in_o his_o work_n of_o mediation_n say_v to_o be_v the_o image_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n col._n 1._o 15._o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o express_a image_n of_o his_o person_n heb._n 1._o 3._o in_o who_o face_n the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n shine_v forth_o unto_o we_o 2_o cor._n 4._o 6._o because_o in_o and_o by_o he_o in_o his_o work_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n all_o the_o glorious_a property_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_v and_o display_v incomparable_o above_o what_o they_o be_v in_o the_o creation_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o beginning_n i_o say_v therefore_o in_o the_o contrivance_n projection_n production_n carry_v on_o disposal_n and_o accomplishment_n of_o this_o great_a work_n god_n have_v make_v the_o most_o eminent_a and_o glorious_a discovery_n of_o himself_o unto_o angel_n and_o man_n ephes._n 3._o 8_o 9_o 10._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 10_o 11_o 12._o that_o we_o may_v know_v love_n trust_v honour_n and_o obey_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o god_n and_o according_a to_o his_o will._n 4._o in_o particular_a in_o this_o new_a creation_n he_o have_v reveal_v himself_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n as_o three_o in_o one._n there_o be_v no_o one_o more_o glorious_a mystery_n bring_v to_o light_n in_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ_n than_o that_o of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n or_o the_o subsistence_n of_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o same_o divine_a nature_n and_o this_o be_v do_v not_o so_o much_o in_o express_a proposition_n or_o verbal_a testimony_n unto_o that_o purpose_n which_o yet_o be_v do_v also_o as_o by_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o mutual_a divine_a internal_a act_n of_o the_o person_n towards_o one_o another_o and_o the_o distinct_a immediate_a divine_a external_a act_n of_o each_o person_n in_o the_o work_n which_o they_o do_v and_o do_v perform_v for_o god_n reveal_v not_o himself_o unto_o we_o mere_o doctrinal_o and_o dogmatical_o but_o by_o the_o declaration_n of_o what_o he_o do_v for_o we_o in_o we_o towards_o we_o in_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n see_v ephes._n 1._o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12._o and_o this_o revelation_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o not_o that_o our_o mind_n may_v be_v possess_v with_o the_o notion_n of_o it_o but_o that_o we_o may_v know_v aright_o how_o to_o place_v our_o trust_n in_o he_o how_o to_o obey_v he_o and_o live_v unto_o he_o how_o to_o obtain_v and_o exercise_v communion_n with_o he_o until_o we_o come_v to_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o he_o sect._n 9_o we_o may_v make_v application_n of_o these_o thing_n unto_o and_o exemplify_v they_o yet_o far_o in_o the_o work_n under_o consideration_n three_o thing_n in_o general_n be_v in_o it_o propose_v unto_o our_o faith_n 1_o the_o supreme_a purpose_n design_n contrivance_n and_o disposal_n of_o it_o 2._o the_o purchase_n and_o procure_v cause_n and_o mean_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o that_o design_n with_o its_o accomplishment_n in_o itself_o and_o with_o respect_n unto_o god_n 3_o the_o application_n of_o the_o supreme_a design_n and_o actual_a accomplishment_n of_o it_o to_o make_v it_o effectual_a unto_o we_o the_o first_o of_o these_o be_v absolute_o in_o the_o scripture_n assign_v unto_o the_o father_n and_o that_o uniform_o and_o every_o where_o his_o will_n his_o counsel_n his_o love_n his_o grace_n his_o authority_n his_o purpose_n his_o design_n be_v constant_o propose_v as_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o whole_a work_n as_o those_o which_o be_v to_o be_v pursue_v effect_v accomplish_a see_v isa_n 42._o 1_o 2_o 3._o psal._n 40._o 6_o 7_o 8._o john_n 3._o 16._o isa._n 53._o 10_o 11_o 12._o ephes._n 1._o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o and_o other_o place_n innumerable_a and_o on_o this_o account_n because_o the_o son_n undertake_v to_o effect_v whatever_o the_o father_n have_v so_o design_v and_o purpose_v there_o be_v many_o act_n of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n towards_o the_o son_n in_o send_v give_v appoint_v of_o he_o in_o prepare_v he_o a_o body_n in_o comfort_v and_o support_v he_o in_o reward_v and_o give_v a_o people_n unto_o he_o which_o belong_v unto_o the_o father_n on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o authority_n love_n and_o wisdom_n that_o be_v in_o they_o their_o actual_a operation_n belong_v particular_o unto_o another_o person_n and_o in_o these_o thing_n be_v the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o divine_a be_v propose_v unto_o we_o to_o be_v know_v and_o adore_v second_o the_o son_n condescend_v consent_v and_o engage_v to_o do_v and_o accomplish_v in_o his_o own_o person_n the_o whole_a work_n which_o in_o the_o authority_n counsel_n and_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n be_v appoint_v for_o he_o phil._n 2._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o and_o in_o these_o divine_a operation_n be_v the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n reveal_v unto_o we_o to_o be_v honour_v even_o as_o we_o honour_v the_o father_n three_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v immediate_o work_n and_o effect_v whatever_o be_v to_o be_v do_v in_o reference_n unto_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n or_o the_o son_n of_o man_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o father_n counsel_n and_o the_o son_n work_n in_o a_o especial_a application_n of_o both_o unto_o their_o especial_a effect_n and_o ends._n hereby_o be_v he_o make_v know_v unto_o we_o and_o hereby_o our_o faith_n concern_v he_o and_o in_o he_o be_v direct_v and_o thus_o in_o this_o great_a work_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n do_v god_n cause_v all_o his_o glory_n to_o pass_v before_o we_o that_o we_o may_v both_o know_v he_o and_o worship_n he_o in_o a_o due_a manner_n and_o what_o be_v the_o peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n herein_o we_o shall_v now_o declare_v work_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o head_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ._n chap._n iii_o 1._o the_o especial_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o new_a creation_n 2._o his_o work_n on_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ._n 3._o how_o this_o work_n can_v be_v consider_v the_o union_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n unto_o and_o in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 4._o assumption_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n into_o union_n the_o only_a act_n of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n towards_o it_o 5._o personal_a union_n the_o only_a necessary_a consequent_a of_o this_o assumption_n 6._o all_o other_o act_n of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n in_o and_o on_o
the_o humane_a nature_n voluntary_a 7._o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o immediate_a efficient_a cause_n of_o all_o divine_a operation_n 8._o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n or_o of_o the_o father_n 9_o how_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o trinity_n be_v individed_a 10._o the_o body_n of_o christ_n form_v in_o the_o womb_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o of_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n why_o this_o be_v necessary_a 11._o christ_n not_o hence_o the_o son_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n according_a to_o the_o humane_a nature_n 12._o difference_n between_o the_o assumption_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n by_o the_o son_n and_o the_o creation_n of_o it_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 13._o the_o conception_n of_o christ_n how_o ascribe_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o how_o to_o the_o bless_a virgin_n reason_n of_o the_o espousal_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n to_o joseph_n before_o the_o conception_n of_o christ._n 14._o the_o actual_a purity_n and_o holiness_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o christ_n from_o his_o miraculous_a conception_n sect._n 1_o the_o dispensation_n and_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o this_o new_a creation_n respect_n first_o the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o humane_a nature_n as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v and_o be_v unite_v unto_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n second_o it_o concern_v the_o member_n of_o that_o mystical_a body_n in_o all_o that_o belong_v unto_o they_o as_o such_o and_o under_o these_o two_o head_n we_o shall_v consider_v they_o sect._n 2_o first_o therefore_o we_o be_v to_o inquire_v what_o be_v the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o reference_n unto_o jesus_n christ_n the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n and_o these_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o such_o as_o whereof_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o humane_a nature_n be_v the_o immediate_a object_n 2._o such_o as_o he_o perform_v towards_o other_o on_o his_o behalf_n that_o be_v with_o direct_a respect_n unto_o his_o person_n and_o office_n sect._n 3_o but_o yet_o before_o we_o enter_v upon_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o his_o work_n which_o we_o shall_v begin_v withal_o a_o objection_n of_o seem_a weight_n and_o difficulty_n must_v be_v remove_v out_o of_o our_o way_n which_o i_o shall_v the_o rather_o do_v because_o our_o answer_n unto_o it_o will_v make_v the_o whole_a matter_n treat_v of_o the_o more_o plain_a and_o familiar_a unto_o we_o it_o may_v therefore_o be_v and_o it_o be_v object_v that_o whereas_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n be_v assign_v as_o the_o immediate_a object_n of_o these_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o nature_n be_v immediate_o inseparable_o and_o undivide_o unite_v unto_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n there_o do_v not_o seem_v to_o be_v any_o need_n nor_o indeed_o room_n for_o any_o such_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o can_v not_o the_o son_n of_o god_n himself_o in_o his_o own_o person_n perform_v all_o thing_n requisite_a both_o for_o the_o form_n support_v sanctify_a and_o preserve_v of_o his_o own_o nature_n without_o the_o especial_a assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o be_v it_o easy_a to_o be_v understand_v how_o a_o immediate_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v be_v interpose_v in_o the_o same_o person_n between_o the_o one_o nature_n and_o the_o other_o and_o this_o seem_a difficulty_n be_v vehement_o press_v by_o the_o socinian_o who_o think_v to_o entangle_v our_o whole_a doctrine_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n and_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n thereby_o but_o express_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n with_o the_o clear_a and_o evident_a analogy_n of_o faith_n will_v carry_v we_o easy_o and_o safe_o through_o this_o seem_a difficulty_n to_o which_o end_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o sect._n 4_o 1._o the_o only_a singular_a immediate_a act_n of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n on_o the_o humane_a nature_n be_v the_o assumption_n of_o it_o into_o subsistence_n with_o himself_o herein_o the_o father_n and_o the_o spirit_n have_v no_o interest_n nor_o concurrence_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o by_o approbation_n and_o consent_n as_o damascen_n speak_v for_o the_o father_n do_v not_o assume_v the_o humane_a nature_n he_o be_v not_o incarnate_a neither_o do_v the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v so_o but_o this_o be_v the_o peculiar_a act_n and_o work_v of_o the_o son_n see_v joh._n 1._o 14._o rom._n 1._o 4._o gal._n 4._o 4._o phil._n 2._o 6_o 7._o heb._n 2._o 14._o 17_o which_o place_n with_o many_o other_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n i_o have_v elsewhere_o expound_v and_o vindicate_v from_o the_o exception_n of_o the_o socinian_o sect._n 5_o 2._o that_o the_o only_a necessary_a consequent_a of_o this_o assumption_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n or_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v the_o personal_a union_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o inseparable_a subsistence_n of_o the_o assume_v nature_n in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n this_o be_v necessary_a and_o indissoluble_a so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o impeach_v nor_o shake_v in_o the_o least_o by_o the_o temporary_a dissolution_n of_o that_o nature_n by_o the_o separation_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o the_o union_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o christ_n do_v not_o constitute_v he_o a_o person_n that_o the_o dissolution_n of_o they_o shall_v destroy_v his_o personality_n but_o he_o be_v a_o person_n by_o the_o unite_n of_o both_o unto_o the_o son_n of_o god_n sect._n 6_o 3._o that_o all_o other_o act_n of_o god_n in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n towards_o the_o humane_a nature_n be_v voluntary_a and_o do_v not_o necessary_o ensue_v on_o the_o union_n mention_v for_o there_o be_v no_o transfusion_n of_o the_o property_n of_o one_o nature_n into_o the_o other_o nor_o real_a physical_a communication_n of_o divine_a essential_a excellency_n unto_o the_o humanity_n those_o who_o seem_v to_o contend_v for_o any_o such_o thing_n resolve_v all_o at_o last_o into_o a_o true_a assignation_n by_o way_n of_o predication_n as_o necessary_a on_o the_o union_n mention_v but_o contend_v not_o for_o a_o real_a transfusion_n of_o the_o property_n of_o one_o nature_n into_o the_o other_o but_o these_o communication_n be_v voluntary_a hence_o be_v those_o temporary_a dissation_n when_o under_o his_o great_a trial_n the_o humane_a nature_n complain_v of_o its_o desertion_n and_o dereliction_n by_o the_o divine_a matth._n 27._o 46._o for_o this_o forsake_v be_v not_o as_o to_o personal_a union_n or_o necessary_a subsistence_n and_o supportment_n but_o as_o to_o voluntary_a communication_n of_o light_n and_o consolation_n hence_o himself_o declare_v that_o the_o humane_a nature_n be_v not_o the_o residential_n subject_a of_o omnisciency_n for_o so_o he_o speak_v mark_n 13._o 32._o but_o of_o that_o day_n and_o that_o hour_n know_v no_o man_n no_o nor_o the_o angel_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n neither_o the_o son_n but_o the_o father_n for_o the_o exposition_n give_v by_o some_o of_o the_o ancient_n that_o the_o lord_n christ_n speak_v not_o this_o absolute_o but_o only_o that_o he_o know_v it_o not_o to_o declare_v it_o unto_o they_o be_v unworthy_a of_o he_o for_o no_o more_o do_v the_o father_n so_o know_v it_o see_v he_o have_v not_o declare_v it_o but_o this_o be_v the_o opinion_n only_o of_o some_o of_o they_o the_o more_o advise_v be_v otherwise_o mind_v he_o sectis_fw-la speak_v of_o himself_o with_o respect_n unto_o his_o humane_a nature_n only_o and_o thereunto_o all_o communication_n be_v voluntary_a so_o after_o his_o ascension_n god_n give_v he_o that_o revelation_n that_o he_o make_v to_o the_o apostle_n revel_v 1._o 1._o the_o humane_a nature_n therefore_o however_o inconceivable_o advance_v be_v not_o the_o subject_a of_o infinite_a essential_o divine_a property_n and_o the_o act_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n towards_o it_o consequential_a unto_o its_o assumption_n and_o that_o indissoluble_a subsistence_n in_o its_o union_n which_o ensue_v thereon_o be_v voluntary_a sect._n 7_o 4._o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o we_o have_v prove_v before_o be_v the_o immediate_a peculiar_a efficient_a cause_n of_o all_o external_n divine_a operation_n for_o god_n work_v by_o his_o spirit_n or_o in_o he_o immediate_o apply_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o divine_a excellency_n unto_o their_o operation_n whence_o the_o same_o work_n be_v equal_o the_o work_n of_o each_o person_n sect._n 8_o 5._o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n no_o less_o than_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n he_o proceed_v from_o the_o son_n as_o from_o the_o father_n he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n gal._n 4._o 6._o and_o hence_o be_v he_o the_o immediate_a operator_n of_o all_o divine_a act_n of_o the_o son_n himself_o even_o on_o his_o own_o humane_a nature_n
whatever_o the_o son_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o by_z or_o upon_o the_o humane_a nature_n he_o do_v it_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v his_o spirit_n as_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n sect._n 9_o 6._o to_o clear_v the_o whole_a matter_n it_o must_v be_v yet_o further_o observe_v that_o the_o immediate_a act_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o speak_v of_o he_o absolute_o nor_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o exclusive_o as_o unto_o the_o other_o person_n and_o their_o concurrence_n in_o they_o it_o be_v a_o say_v general_o admit_v that_o opera_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la ad_fw-la extra_fw-la sunt_fw-la indivisa_fw-la there_o be_v no_o such_o division_n in_o the_o external_a operation_n of_o god_n that_o any_o one_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v the_o act_n of_o one_o person_n without_o the_o concurrence_n of_o the_o other_o and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o be_v because_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o principle_n of_o all_o divine_a operation_n be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o individed_a in_o they_o all_o whereas_o therefore_o they_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o divine_a power_n and_o that_o power_n be_v essential_o the_o same_o in_o each_o person_n the_o work_v themselves_o belong_v equal_o unto_o they_o as_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o three_o man_n may_v see_v by_o the_o same_o eye_n the_o act_n of_o see_v will_v be_v but_o one_o and_o it_o will_v be_v equal_o the_o act_n of_o all_o three_o but_o the_o thing_n we_o insist_v on_o be_v ascribe_v eminent_o unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o order_n of_o his_o subsistence_n in_o the_o holy_a trinity_n as_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n whence_o in_o every_o divine_a act_n the_o authority_n of_o the_o father_n the_o love_n and_o wisdom_n of_o the_o son_n with_o the_o immediate_a efficacy_n and_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v yea_o and_o there_o be_v such_o a_o distinction_n in_o their_o operation_n that_o one_o divine_a act_n may_v produce_v a_o peculiar_a respect_n and_o relation_n unto_o one_o person_n and_o not_o unto_o another_o as_o the_o assumption_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n do_v to_o the_o son_n for_o he_o only_o be_v incarnate_a and_o such_o be_v the_o especial_a act_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n towards_o the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o this_o work_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n as_o we_o shall_v demonstrate_v in_o sundry_a instance_n sect._n 10_o first_o the_o frame_n form_v and_o miraculous_a conception_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o 2._o womb_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n be_v the_o peculiar_a and_o especial_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o work_n i_o acknowledge_v in_o respect_n of_o designation_n and_o the_o authoritative_a disposal_n of_o thing_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o father_n for_o so_o the_o lord_n christ_n speak_v unto_o he_o a_o body_n have_v thou_o prepare_v i_o heb._n 10._o 6._o but_o this_o preparation_n do_v not_o signify_v the_o actual_a form_n and_o make_v ready_a of_o that_o body_n but_o the_o eternal_a designation_n of_o it_o it_o be_v prepare_v in_o the_o counsel_n and_o love_n of_o the_o father_n as_o to_o voluntary_a assumption_n it_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o son_n himself_o heb._n 2._o 14._o forasmuch_o as_o the_o child_n be_v partaker_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n he_o also_o himself_o partake_v of_o the_o same_o he_o take_v unto_o he_o a_o body_n and_o soul_n entire_a humane_a nature_n as_o the_o child_n or_o all_o believer_n have_v the_o same_o synecdochical_o express_v by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n v._n 16._o he_o take_v on_o he_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n but_o the_o immediate_a divine_a efficiency_n in_o this_o matter_n be_v the_o peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n matth._n 1._o 18._o when_o his_o mother_n mary_n be_v espouse_v to_o joseph_n before_o they_o come_v together_o she_o be_v find_v to_o be_v with_o child_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n v._n 20._o that_o which_o be_v conceive_v in_o she_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n luk._n 1._o 35._o the_o angel_n answer_v and_o say_v unto_o she_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v come_v upon_o thou_o and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o high_a shall_v overshadow_v thou_o therefore_o also_o that_o holy_a thing_n which_o shall_v be_v bear_v of_o thou_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 1_o the_o person_n work_v be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o be_v the_o wonderful_a operator_n in_o this_o glorious_a work_n and_o therein_o the_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a be_v exert_v for_o the_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a be_v neither_o explicatory_a of_o the_o former_a expression_n the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o though_o he_o be_v only_o the_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a nor_o be_v it_o the_o adjoin_v of_o a_o distinct_a agent_n or_o cause_n unto_o he_o as_o though_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a be_v different_a agent_n in_o this_o matter_n only_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o effect_v this_o wonderful_a matter_n concern_v which_o the_o bless_a virgin_n have_v make_v that_o enquiry_n v_o 34._o how_o can_v this_o be_v see_v i_o know_v not_o a_o man_n be_v express_v the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v the_o angel_n act_v the_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a or_o in_o the_o infinite_a power_n of_o god_n shall_v accomplish_v it_o 2._o for_o his_o access_n unto_o his_o work_n it_o be_v express_v by_o his_o come_n upon_o she_o the_o importance_n of_o this_o expression_n and_o what_o be_v signify_v thereby_o have_v be_v declare_v before_o and_o it_o be_v often_o use_v to_o declare_v his_o act_n with_o reference_n unto_o the_o production_n of_o miraculous_a work_n act_n 1._o 8._o you_o shall_v receive_v power_n after_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v come_v upon_o you_o he_o will_v so_o come_v upon_o you_o as_o to_o put_v forth_o the_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a in_o you_o and_o by_o you_o in_o gift_n and_o operation_n miraculous_a for_o he_o be_v say_v to_o come_v with_o respect_n unto_o his_o beginning_n of_o any_o marvellous_a operation_n where_o before_o he_o do_v not_o work_v to_o the_o like_a purpose_n 3._o the_o act_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o this_o matter_n be_v a_o create_a act_n not_o indeed_o like_o the_o first_o create_v act_n which_o produce_v the_o matter_n and_o substance_n of_o all_o thing_n out_o of_o nothing_o cause_v that_o to_o be_v which_o be_v not_o before_o neither_o in_o matter_n nor_o form_n nor_o passive_a disposition_n but_o like_o those_o subsequent_a act_n of_o creation_n whereby_o out_o of_o matter_n before_o make_v and_o prepare_v thing_n be_v make_v that_o which_o before_o they_o be_v not_o and_o which_o of_o themselves_o they_o have_v no_o active_a disposition_n unto_o nor_o concurrence_n in_o so_o man_n be_v create_v or_o form_v of_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o woman_n of_o a_o rib_n take_v from_o man._n there_o be_v a_o previous_a matter_n unto_o their_o creation_n but_o such_o as_o give_v no_o assistance_n nor_o have_v any_o active_a disposition_n to_o the_o production_n of_o that_o particular_a kind_n of_o creature_n whereinto_o they_o be_v form_v by_o the_o create_a power_n of_o god_n such_o be_v this_o act_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o form_v the_o body_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n for_o although_o it_o be_v effect_v by_o a_o act_n of_o infinite_a create_a power_n yet_o it_o be_v form_v or_o make_v of_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a 1_o for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o promise_v make_v unto_o abraham_n and_o david_n that_o the_o messiah_n shall_v be_v of_o their_o seed_n and_o proceed_v from_o their_o loin_n 2._o so_o be_v it_o also_o on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o first_o original_a promise_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v break_v the_o serpent_n head_n for_o the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v make_v flesh_n john_n 1._o 14._o to_o be_v make_v of_o a_o woman_n gal._n 4._o 4._o or_o make_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o david_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n rom._n 1._o 4._o and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n heb._n 2._o 16._o 3._o to_o confirm_v the_o truth_n hereof_o be_v his_o genealogy_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n give_v we_o by_o two_o of_o the_o evangelist_n which_o be_v neither_o to_o the_o purpose_n nor_o true_a if_o he_o be_v not_o make_v of_o the_o substance_n or_o flesh_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n 4._o beside_o all_o our_o cognation_n and_o alliance_n unto_o he_o whence_o he_o be_v meet_v to_o be_v our_o saviour_n suffer_v in_o the_o same_o nature_n wherein_o we_o have_v sin_v do_v depend_v hereon_o heb._n 2._o 14._o for_o if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v make_v like_o we_o in_o
all_o thing_n sin_v only_o except_v if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v partaker_n of_o our_o nature_n there_o have_v be_v no_o foundation_n for_o the_o impute_v that_o unto_o we_o which_o he_o do_v suffer_v and_o wrought_v rom._n 8._o 3._o and_o hence_o these_o thing_n be_v account_v unto_o we_o and_o can_v be_v so_o unto_o angel_n who_o nature_n he_o do_v not_o take_v upon_o he_o heb._n 2._o 16._o this_o therefore_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o reference_n unto_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o his_o mother_n by_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n he_o form_v it_o of_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n of_o the_o holy_a virgin_n that_o be_v as_o unto_o his_o body_n and_o hence_o sundry_a thing_n do_v ensue_v sect._n 11_o 1._o that_o the_o lord_n christ_n can_v not_o on_o this_o account_n no_o not_o with_o respect_n unto_o his_o humane_a nature_n only_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n although_o he_o supply_v the_o place_n and_o virtue_n of_o a_o natural_a father_n in_o generation_n for_o the_o relation_n of_o filiation_n depend_v only_o on_o and_o arise_v from_o a_o perfect_a generation_n and_o not_o on_o every_o effect_n of_o a_o efficient_a cause_n when_o one_o fire_n be_v kindle_v by_o another_o we_o do_v not_o say_v that_o it_o be_v the_o son_n of_o that_o other_o unless_o it_o be_v very_o improper_o much_o less_o when_o a_o man_n build_v a_o house_n do_v we_o say_v that_o it_o be_v his_o son_n there_o be_v therefore_o no_o other_o relation_n between_o the_o person_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n but_o that_o of_o a_o creator_n and_o a_o creature_n and_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v and_o be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n with_o respect_n only_o unto_o the_o father_n and_o his_o eternal_a ineffable_a generation_n communicate_v be_v and_o subsistence_n unto_o he_o as_o the_o fountain_n and_o original_a of_o the_o trinity_n filiation_n therefore_o be_v a_o personal_a adjunct_n and_o belong_v unto_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v a_o divine_a person_n and_o not_o with_o respect_n unto_o his_o humane_a nature_n but_o that_o nature_n be_v assume_v whole_a christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n sect._n 12_o 2._o that_o this_o act_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o form_v of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n differ_v from_o the_o act_n of_o the_o son_n in_o assume_v the_o humane_a nature_n into_o personal_a union_n with_o himself_o for_o this_o act_n of_o the_o son_n be_v not_o a_o create_a act_n produce_v a_o be_v out_o of_o nothing_o or_o make_v any_o thing_n by_o the_o same_o power_n to_o be_v what_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n it_o be_v not_o but_o it_o be_v a_o ineffable_a act_n of_o love_n and_o wisdom_n take_v the_o nature_n so_o form_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o prepare_v for_o he_o to_o be_v his_o own_o in_o the_o instant_n of_o its_o formation_n and_o thereby_o prevent_v the_o singular_a and_o individual_a subsistence_n of_o that_o nature_n in_o and_o by_o itself_o so_o then_o as_o the_o create_a act_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o form_v the_o body_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o womb_n do_v not_o denominate_v he_o to_o be_v his_o father_n no_o not_o according_a to_o the_o humane_a nature_n but_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o his_o eternal_a generation_n only_o so_o it_o do_v not_o denote_v a_o assumption_n of_o that_o nature_n into_o union_n with_o himself_o nor_o be_v he_o incarnate_a he_o make_v the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o soul_n with_o in_o and_o unto_o a_o subsistence_n in_o the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n not_o his_o own_o sect._n 13_o 3._o it_o hence_o also_o follow_v that_o the_o conception_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o womb_n be_v the_o effect_n of_o a_o create_a act_n be_v not_o accomplish_v successive_o and_o in_o process_n of_o time_n but_o be_v perfect_v in_o a_o instant_a for_o although_o the_o origenistas_n create_a act_n of_o infinite_a power_n where_o the_o work_v effect_v have_v distinct_a part_n may_v have_v a_o process_n or_o duration_n of_o time_n allot_v unto_o they_o as_o the_o world_n be_v create_v in_o six_o day_n yet_o every_o part_n of_o it_o that_o be_v the_o object_n of_o a_o especial_a create_a act_n be_v instantaneous_o produce_v so_o be_v the_o form_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o infusion_n of_o a_o rational_a soul_n to_o quicken_v it_o though_o it_o increase_v afterward_o in_o the_o womb_n unto_o the_o birth_n and_o as_o it_o be_v probable_a that_o this_o conception_n be_v immediate_a upon_o the_o angelical_a salutation_n so_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o nothing_o of_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n shall_v exist_v of_o itself_o antecedent_o unto_o its_o union_n with_o the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o in_o the_o very_a instant_n of_o its_o formation_n and_o therein_o be_v the_o word_n make_v flesh_n john_n 1._o 14._o and_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v make_v of_o a_o woman_n gal._n 4._o 4._o so_o that_o the_o whole_a essence_n of_o his_o nature_n be_v create_v in_o the_o same_o instant_a thus_o far_o the_o scripture_n go_v before_o and_o herein_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o assert_v the_o form_n of_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o curious_a inquiry_n of_o some_o of_o the_o schoolman_n and_o other_o be_v to_o be_v leave_v unto_o themselves_o or_o rather_o to_o be_v condemn_v in_o they_o for_o what_o be_v far_o in_o this_o miraculous_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o seem_v purposely_o to_o be_v hide_v from_o we_o in_o that_o expression_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a shall_v overshadow_v thou_o under_o the_o secret_a glorious_a covert_n hereof_o we_o may_v learn_v to_o adore_v that_o holy_a work_n here_o which_o we_o hope_v to_o rejoice_v in_o and_o bless_v god_n for_o unto_o eternity_n and_o i_o suppose_v also_o that_o there_o be_v in_o the_o word_n a_o allusion_n unto_o the_o expression_n of_o the_o original_a act_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n towards_o the_o new_o produce_v mass_n of_o the_o old_a creation_n whereof_o we_o speak_v before_o then_o it_o be_v say_v of_o he_o that_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o it_o be_v hover_v and_o move_v over_o it_o for_o the_o formation_n and_o production_n of_o all_o thing_n live_v for_o both_o the_o word_n include_v in_o they_o a_o allusion_n unto_o a_o cover_v like_o that_o of_o a_o fowl_n over_o its_o egg_n communicate_v by_o its_o cognate_n warmth_n and_o heat_n a_o principle_n of_o life_n unto_o their_o seminal_a virtue_n sect._n 14_o it_o remain_v only_o that_o we_o consider_v how_o the_o same_o work_n of_o the_o conception_n of_o christ_n be_v assign_v unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o to_o the_o bless_a virgin_n for_o of_o she_o it_o be_v say_v express_o in_o prophecy_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d isa._n 7._o 14._o a_o virgin_n shall_v conceive_v the_o same_o word_n that_o 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a_o different_a kind_n unto_o the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o the_o active_a efficient_a cause_n who_o by_o his_o almighty_a power_n produce_v the_o effect_n and_o the_o dispute_v manage_v by_o some_o of_o the_o ancient_n about_o de_fw-fr spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-it and_o ex_fw-la spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la be_v altogether_o needless_a for_o it_o be_v his_o create_a efficiency_n that_o be_v intend_v and_o his_o conceive_v be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o holy_a virgin_n as_o the_o passive_a material_a cause_n for_o his_o body_n be_v form_v of_o her_o substance_n as_o be_v before_o declare_v and_o this_o conception_n of_o christ_n be_v after_o her_o solemn_a espousal_n unto_o joseph_n and_o that_o for_o sundry_a reason_n for_o 1._o under_o the_o
to_o have_v a_o specialty_n in_o our_o divine_a love_n to_o the_o person_n of_o christ._n 2._o the_o uncreated_a glory_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n whence_o our_o love_n have_v the_o same_o object_n with_o that_o which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n absolute_o 3._o that_o perfection_n and_o fullness_n of_o grace_n which_o dwell_v in_o his_o humane_a nature_n as_o communicate_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n whereof_o we_o have_v treat_v if_o you_o love_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n it_o must_v be_v on_o these_o consideration_n which_o whilst_o some_o have_v neglect_v they_o have_v dote_v on_o their_o own_o imagination_n and_o whilst_o they_o have_v think_v themselves_o even_o sick_a of_o love_n for_o christ_n they_o have_v only_o languish_v in_o their_o own_o fancy_n second_o we_o be_v to_o know_v christ_n so_o as_o to_o labour_v after_o conformity_n unto_o he_o and_o this_o conformity_n consist_v only_o in_o a_o participation_n of_o those_o grace_n who_o fullness_n dwell_v in_o he_o we_o can_v therefore_o no_o other_o way_n regular_o press_v after_o it_o but_o by_o a_o acquaintance_n with_o and_o due_a consideration_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n upon_o his_o humane_a nature_n which_o be_v therefore_o worthy_a of_o our_o most_o diligent_a enquiry_n into_o and_o so_o have_v we_o give_v a_o brief_a delineation_n of_o the_o dispensation_n and_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o and_o towards_o the_o person_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n his_o preparation_n of_o a_o mystical_a body_n for_o he_o in_o his_o powerful_a gracious_a work_n on_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n do_v next_o ensue_v the_o general_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o new_a creation_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o member_n of_o that_o body_n whereof_o christ_n be_v the_o head_n chap._n v._n 1_o christ_n the_o head_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n 2._o thing_n premise_v in_o general_a unto_o the_o remain_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n thing_n presuppose_v unto_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n towards_o the_o church_n the_o love_n and_o grace_n of_o father_n and_o son_n 3_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o build_n of_o the_o church_n commit_v to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n act_v 2._o 33._o open_v 4._o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o its_o building_n by_o he_o alone_o 5._o christ_n present_a with_o his_o church_n only_o by_o his_o spirit_n mat._n 28._o 19_o act_n 1._o 9_o 10._o act_n 3._o 21._o mat._n 18._o 19_o 1_o cor._n 6._o 16._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 16._o compare_v 6._o the_o holy_a spirit_n work_v the_o work_n of_o christ_n john_n 16._o 13_o 14_o 15._o open_v 7._o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o peculiar_a author_n of_o all_o grace_n 8._o the_o holy_a spirit_n work_v all_o this_o according_a to_o his_o own_o will._n 1._o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n be_v in_o all_o his_o work_n 2._o he_o work_v various_o as_o to_o the_o kind_n and_o degree_n of_o his_o operation_n how_o he_o may_v be_v resist_v how_o not_o 9_o how_o the_o same_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o spirit_n distinct_o and_o to_o other_o with_o he_o 10._o the_o general_a head_n of_o his_o operation_n towards_o the_o church_n sect._n 1_o we_o have_v consider_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o his_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n by_o his_o dispensation_n towards_o the_o head_n of_o it_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n he_o be_v the_o foundation_n stone_n of_o this_o building_n with_o seven_o eye_n engrave_v on_o he_o or_o fill_v with_o a_o absolute_a perfection_n of_o all_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n zech._n 3._o 9_o which_o when_o he_o be_v exalt_v also_o as_o the_o head_n stone_n in_o the_o corner_n there_o be_v shouting_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n cry_v grace_n grace_n unto_o he_o zech._n 4._o 7._o as_o upon_o the_o lay_n of_o the_o foundation_n and_o place_v of_o the_o corner_n stone_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o the_o old_a creation_n the_o morning_n star_n sing_v together_o and_o all_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shout_v for_o joy_n job_n 38._o 6_o 7._o so_o upon_o the_o lay_n of_o this_o foundation_n and_o place_v of_o this_o corner_n stone_n in_o the_o new_a creation_n all_o thing_n sing_v together_o and_o cry_v grace_n grace_n unto_o it_o the_o same_o hand_n which_o lay_v this_o foundation_n do_v also_o finish_v the_o building_n the_o same_o spirit_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o he_o not_o by_o measure_n joh._n 3._o 34._o give_v grace_n unto_o every_o one_o of_o we_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o christ_n ephes._n 4._o 7._o and_o this_o fall_v now_o under_o our_o consideration_n namely_o the_o perfect_a the_o work_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n by_o the_o effectual_a operation_n and_o distribution_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o this_o belong_v unto_o the_o establishment_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o he_o who_o prepare_v sanctify_a and_o glorify_v the_o humane_a nature_n the_o natural_a body_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n have_v undertake_v to_o prepare_v sanctify_v and_o glorify_v his_o mystical_a body_n or_o all_o the_o elect_v give_v unto_o he_o of_o the_o father_n concern_v which_o before_o we_o come_v to_o consider_v particular_a instance_n some_o thing_n in_o general_n must_v be_v premise_v which_o be_v these_o that_o follow_v sect._n 2_o first_o unto_o the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n towards_o the_o church_n some_o thing_n be_v suppose_v from_o whence_o it_o proceed_v which_o it_o be_v build_v upon_o and_o resolve_v into_o it_o be_v not_o a_o original_a but_o a_o perfect_a work_n some_o thing_n it_o suppose_v and_o bring_v all_o thing_n to_o perfection_n and_o these_o be_v first_o the_o love_n grace_n counsel_n and_o eternal_a purpose_n of_o the_o father_n 2._o the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o thing_n i_o have_v handle_v elsewhere_o for_o it_o be_v the_o peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o make_v those_o thing_n of_o the_o father_n and_o son_n effectual_a unto_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o elect_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n god_n do_v all_o thing_n for_o himself_o and_o his_o supreme_a end_n be_v the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o in_o the_o old_a or_o first_o creation_n he_o seem_v principal_o or_o first_o to_o intend_v the_o demonstration_n and_o exaltation_n of_o the_o glorious_a essential_a property_n of_o his_o nature_n his_o goodness_n power_n wisdom_n and_o the_o like_a as_o psal._n 19_o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21._o act_n 14._o 15_o 16_o 17._o act_n 7._o 24_o 25_o 26_o 27._o leave_v only_o on_o the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n some_o obscure_a impression_n of_o the_o distinction_n of_o person_n subsist_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o that_o be_v who_o property_n he_o have_v display_v and_o glorify_v but_o in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n god_n first_o and_o principal_o intend_v the_o especial_a revelation_n of_o each_o person_n of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n distinct_o in_o their_o peculiar_a distinct_a operation_n all_o which_o tend_v ultimate_o to_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o nature_n also_o and_o herein_o consist_v the_o principal_a advantage_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n above_o the_o old_a for_o although_o the_o work_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n be_v begin_v and_o carry_v on_o secret_o and_o virtual_o under_o the_o old_a testament_n yet_o they_o have_v not_o a_o full_a discovery_n of_o the_o oeconomy_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n therein_o which_o be_v not_o evident_o manifest_a until_o the_o whole_a work_n be_v illustrious_o bring_v to_o light_n by_o the_o gospel_n hence_o although_o there_o appear_v a_o vigorous_a act_n of_o faith_n and_o ardency_n of_o affection_n in_o the_o approach_n of_o the_o saint_n unto_o god_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n yet_o as_o unto_o a_o clear_a access_n to_o the_o father_n through_o the_o son_n by_o the_o spirit_n as_o ephes._n 2._o 18._o wherein_o the_o life_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n do_v consist_v we_o hear_v nothing_o of_o it_o herein_o therefore_o god_n plain_o declare_v that_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o whole_a be_v lay_v in_o the_o counsel_n will_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o father_n ephes._n 1._o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o then_o that_o the_o make_v way_n for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o that_o counsel_n of_o he_o so_o that_o it_o may_v be_v bring_v forth_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n be_v by_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o son_n god_n have_v design_v in_o this_o work_n to_o bring_v thing_n so_o about_o that_o all_o man_n shall_v honour_v the_o son_n even_o as_o they_o honour_v the_o
father_n john_n 5._o 23._o there_o yet_o remain_v the_o actual_a application_n of_o all_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n that_o they_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o grace_n design_v in_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o father_n and_o prepare_v in_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o son_n and_o herein_o be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v manifest_v and_o glorify_v that_o he_o also_o together_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n may_v be_v know_v adore_v worship_v according_a unto_o his_o own_o will._n this_o be_v the_o work_n that_o he_o have_v undertake_v and_o hereon_o upon_o the_o solemn_a initiation_n of_o any_o person_n into_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n in_o answer_n unto_o this_o design_n and_o work_n he_o be_v baptise_a into_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n matth._n 28._o 18._o and_o these_o thing_n have_v be_v discourse_v of_o before_o though_o necessary_o here_o call_v over_o again_o sect._n 3_o second_o from_o the_o nature_n and_o order_n of_o this_o work_n of_o god_n it_o be_v that_o after_o the_o son_n be_v actual_o exhibit_v in_o the_o flesh_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n and_o have_v fulfil_v what_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o to_o do_v in_o his_o own_o person_n the_o great_a promise_n of_o carry_v on_o and_o finish_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o our_o salvation_n concern_v the_o send_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o do_v and_o perform_v what_o he_o also_o have_v undertake_v 122._o thus_o when_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o begin_v conspicuous_o and_o glorious_o to_o carry_v on_o the_o build_n of_o his_o church_n upon_o himself_o the_o rock_n and_o foundation_n of_o it_o it_o be_v say_v that_o be_v exalt_v by_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n he_o receive_v of_o the_o father_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n act_v 2._o 33._o which_o must_v be_v a_o little_a open_v before_o he_o depart_v from_o his_o disciple_n as_o have_v be_v mention_v on_o several_a occasion_n he_o comfort_v and_o cheer_v their_o droop_a spirit_n with_o the_o promise_n of_o send_v he_o unto_o they_o which_o he_o often_o repeat_v and_o inculcate_v on_o their_o mind_n john_n 14._o 15_o 16._o and_o 2._o when_o he_o be_v actual_o leave_v of_o they_o after_o his_o resurrection_n he_o give_v they_o order_n to_o sit_v still_o and_o not_o to_o engage_v in_o the_o public_a work_n of_o build_v the_o church_n whereunto_o he_o have_v design_v they_o until_o that_o promise_n be_v actual_o accomplish_v towards_o they_o act_v 1._o 4._o be_v assemble_v together_o with_o they_o he_o command_v they_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o jerusalem_n but_o wait_v for_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n and_o vers._n 8._o you_o shall_v receive_v power_n after_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v come_v upon_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v witness_n unto_o i_o both_o in_o jerusalem_n and_o in_o all_o judea_n and_o in_o samaria_n and_o unto_o the_o utmost_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o will_v have_v they_o look_v neither_o for_o assistance_n in_o their_o work_n nor_o success_n unto_o it_o but_o from_o the_o promise_a spirit_n alone_o and_o let_v they_o know_v also_o that_o by_o his_o aid_n they_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o carry_v their_o testimony_n of_o he_o to_o the_o uttermost_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o herein_o lie_v and_o herein_o do_v lie_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o church_n as_o also_o its_o continuance_n and_o efficacy_n the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n be_v spiritual_a and_o in_o the_o animate_v principle_n of_o it_o invisible_z if_o we_o fix_v our_o mind_n only_o on_o outward_a order_n we_o lose_v the_o rise_n and_o power_n of_o the_o whole_a it_o be_v not_o a_o outward_a visible_a ordination_n by_o man_n though_o that_o be_v necessary_a by_o rule_n and_o precept_n but_o christ_n communication_n of_o that_o spirit_n the_o everlasting_a promise_n whereof_o he_o receive_v of_o the_o 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be_v give_v long_o before_o so_o in_o his_o own_o person_n he_o have_v receive_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o spirit_n from_o his_o incarnation_n as_o have_v be_v declare_v but_o now_o he_o have_v power_n give_v he_o actual_o to_o fulfil_v and_o accomplish_v the_o promise_n in_o the_o collation_n of_o the_o thing_n promise_v and_o be_v thence_o say_v to_o receive_v the_o promise_n so_o heb._n 11._o 13_o 39_o it_o be_v say_v of_o all_o believer_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n that_o they_o die_v in_o faith_n have_v not_o receive_v the_o promise_n that_o be_v the_o thing_n promise_v be_v not_o actual_o exhibit_v in_o their_o day_n though_o they_o have_v the_o promise_n of_o it_o as_o it_o be_v express_o say_v of_o abraham_n chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o promise_n therefore_o itself_o be_v give_v unto_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o actual_o receive_v by_o he_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o mediator_n when_o he_o undertake_v the_o great_a work_n of_o the_o restauration_n of_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o herein_o have_v he_o the_o engagement_n of_o the_o father_n that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v be_v pour_v out_o on_o the_o son_n of_o man_n to_o make_v effectual_a unto_o their_o soul_n the_o whole_a work_n of_o his_o mediation_n wherefore_o he_o be_v say_v now_o to_o receive_v this_o promise_n because_o on_o his_o account_n and_o by_o he_o as_o exalt_v it_o be_v now_o solemn_o accomplish_v in_o and_o towards_o the_o church_n in_o the_o same_o manner_n the_o same_o thing_n be_v describe_v psal._n 68_o 18._o thou_o have_v ascend_v on_o high_a thou_o have_v lead_v captivity_n captive_a thou_o have_v receive_v gift_n for_o man_n which_o be_v render_v ephes._n 4._o 8._o thou_o have_v give_v gift_n unto_o man_n for_o he_o receive_v the_o promise_n at_o this_o time_n only_o to_o give_v out_o the_o spirit_n and_o his_o gift_n unto_o men._n and_o if_o any_o be_v so_o fond_a as_o to_o expect_v strength_n and_o assistance_n in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o 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&_o crassa_fw-la impletione_fw-la accipiunt_fw-la quam_fw-la tamen_fw-la talis_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d seu_fw-la impletio_fw-la locorum_fw-la in_o mundo_fw-la omnium_fw-la quae_fw-la vel_fw-la expansionem_fw-la corpoream_fw-la in_o quantitate_fw-la continua_fw-la vel_fw-la multiplicationem_fw-la imo_fw-la infinitam_fw-la multitudinem_fw-la unius_fw-la ejusdemque_fw-la corporis_fw-la in_o discreta_fw-la praesupponit_fw-la &_o ex_fw-la humana_fw-la speculatione_fw-la orta_fw-la est_fw-la falsoque_fw-la nostris_fw-la ecclesiis_fw-la aâ—â—ingitur_fw-la wherein_o yet_o he_o confess_v that_o it_o be_v teach_v ne_fw-la cogitanda_fw-la quidem_fw-la sit_fw-la pio_fw-la homini_fw-la sed_fw-la potius_fw-la omnipraesentia_fw-la christi_fw-la hominis_fw-la uti_fw-la promissa_fw-la est_fw-la modo_fw-la nobis_fw-la ineffabili_fw-la credi_fw-la &_o multo_fw-la certius_fw-la aliunde_fw-la sciri_fw-la possit_fw-la ex_fw-la ipsius_fw-la promissione_n matth._n 28._o 20._o this_o way_n as_o we_o say_v with_o the_o scripture_n be_v by_o his_o spirit_n the_o perfect_a manner_n of_o who_o presence_n and_o operation_n be_v ineffable_a sect._n 6_o four_o as_o he_o represent_v the_o person_n and_o supply_v the_o room_n and_o place_n of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o he_o work_v and_o effect_v whatever_o the_o lord_n christ_n have_v take_v upon_o himself_o to_o work_n and_o effect_v towards_o his_o disciple_n wherefore_o as_o the_o work_n of_o the_o son_n be_v not_o his_o own_o work_n but_o rather_o the_o work_n of_o the_o father_n who_o send_v he_o and_o in_o who_o name_n he_o perform_v it_o so_o the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v not_o his_o own_o work_n but_o rather_o the_o work_n of_o the_o son_n by_o who_o he_o be_v send_v and_o in_o who_o name_n he_o do_v accomplish_v it_o john_n 16._o 13_o 14_o 15._o howbeit_o when_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n be_v come_v he_o will_v guide_v you_o into_o all_o truth_n for_o he_o shall_v not_o speak_v of_o himself_o but_o whatsoever_o 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for_o receive_v his_o personality_n from_o the_o father_n by_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o whole_a entire_a divine_a nature_n all_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o father_n must_v needs_o be_v he_o thus_o as_o the_o father_n have_v life_n in_o himself_o so_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o the_o son_n to_o have_v life_n in_o himself_o john_n 5._o 26._o and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o all_o other_o essential_a property_n of_o the_o godhead_n but_o these_o seem_v not_o to_o be_v the_o all_o thing_n here_o intend_v they_o be_v not_o the_o all_o thing_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n which_o he_o have_v by_o eternal_a generation_n but_o the_o all_o thing_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o power_n which_o he_o have_v by_o voluntary_a donation_n matth._n 11._o 27._o joh._n 3._o 35._o the_o father_n love_v the_o son_n and_o have_v give_v all_o thing_n into_o his_o hand_n that_o be_v all_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o love_n grace_n and_o will_v of_o the_o father_n whatever_o he_o have_v purpose_v 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all_o but_o yet_o as_o they_o have_v one_o nature_n so_o there_o be_v a_o order_n of_o subsistence_n in_o that_o nature_n and_o the_o distinct_a person_n work_v in_o the_o order_n of_o their_o subsistence_n john_n 5._o 19_o 20._o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o the_o son_n can_v do_v nothing_o of_o himself_o but_o what_o he_o see_v the_o father_n do_v for_o whatsoever_o thing_n he_o do_v those_o also_o do_v the_o son_n likewise_o the_o father_n do_v not_o first_o work_n in_o order_n of_o time_n and_o then_o the_o son_n see_v of_o it_o work_v another_o work_n like_o unto_o it_o but_o the_o son_n do_v the_o same_o work_n that_o the_o father_n do_v this_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a because_o of_o their_o union_n in_o nature_n but_o yet_o in_o the_o order_n of_o their_o subsistence_n the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n be_v the_o original_a of_o all_o divine_a work_n in_o the_o principle_n and_o beginning_n of_o they_o and_o that_o in_o order_n of_o nature_n antecedent_o unto_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o son_n hence_o he_o be_v say_v to_o see_v what_o the_o father_n do_v which_o according_a unto_o our_o former_a rule_n in_o the_o exposition_n of_o such_o expression_n when_o ascribe_v unto_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v the_o sign_n and_o evidence_n and_o not_o the_o mean_n of_o his_o knowledge_n he_o see_v what_o the_o father_n do_v as_o he_o be_v his_o eternal_a wisdom_n the_o like_a must_v be_v say_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n with_o respect_n both_o unto_o the_o father_n and_o son_n and_o this_o order_n of_o operation_n in_o the_o holy_a trinity_n be_v not_o voluntary_a but_o natural_a and_o necessary_a from_o the_o one_o essence_n and_o distinct_a subsistence_n thereof_o second_o there_o be_v those_o operation_n which_o with_o respect_n unto_o our_o salvation_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n do_v gracious_o condescend_v unto_o which_o be_v those_o treat_v of_o in_o this_o place_n now_o though_o the_o design_v of_o this_o work_n be_v absolute_o voluntary_a yet_o upon_o a_o supposition_n thereof_o the_o order_n of_o its_o accomplishment_n be_v make_v necessary_a from_o the_o order_n of_o the_o subsistence_n of_o the_o distinct_a person_n in_o the_o deity_n and_o that_o be_v here_o declare_v thus_o 1_o the_o thing_n to_o be_v declare_v unto_o we_o and_o bestow_v on_o we_o be_v original_o the_o father_n thing_n he_o be_v the_o peculiar_a fountain_n of_o they_o all_o his_o love_n his_o grace_n his_o wisdom_n his_o goodness_n his_o counsel_n his_o will_n be_v their_o supreme_a cause_n and_o spring_n hence_o be_v they_o say_v to_o be_v the_o thing_n that_o the_o father_n have_v 2._o they_o be_v make_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o son_n that_o be_v they_o be_v give_v and_o grant_v in_o and_o unto_o his_o disposal_n on_o the_o account_n of_o his_o mediation_n for_o thereby_o they_o be_v to_o be_v prepare_v for_o we_o and_o give_v out_o unto_o we_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n answerable_a hereunto_o as_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v mediator_n all_o the_o thing_n of_o grace_n be_v original_o the_o father_n and_o then_o give_v unto_o he_o 3._o they_o be_v actual_o communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n therefore_o say_v i_o he_o shall_v take_v of_o i_o and_o show_v unto_o you_o he_o do_v not_o communicate_v they_o unto_o we_o immediate_o from_o the_o father_n we_o do_v not_o so_o receive_v any_o grace_n from_o god_n that_o be_v the_o father_n nor_o do_v we_o so_o make_v any_o return_n of_o praise_n or_o obedience_n unto_o god_n we_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n immediate_o it_o be_v by_o the_o son_n alone_o by_o who_o we_o have_v a_o access_n unto_o he_o and_o by_o the_o son_n alone_o that_o he_o give_v out_o of_o his_o grace_n and_o bounty_n unto_o we_o he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o son_n have_v not_o the_o father_n with_o he_o as_o the_o great_a treasurer_n of_o heavenly_a thing_n be_v all_o grace_n and_o mercy_n entrust_v the_o holy_a spirit_n therefore_o show_v they_o unto_o we_o work_v they_o in_o we_o bestow_v they_o on_o we_o as_o they_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o mere_o as_o effect_n of_o the_o divine_a love_n and_o bounty_n of_o the_o father_n and_o this_o be_v require_v from_o the_o order_n of_o subsistence_n before_o mention_v thus_o the_o holy_a spirit_n supply_v the_o bodily_a absence_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o effect_n what_o he_o have_v to_o do_v and_o accomplish_v towards_o he_o in_o the_o world_n so_o that_o whatever_o be_v do_v by_o he_o it_o be_v the_o same_o as_o if_o it_o be_v wrought_v immediate_o by_o the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o in_o his_o own_o person_n whereby_o all_o his_o holy_a promise_n be_v full_o accomplish_v towards_o they_o that_o believe_v sect._n 6_o
and_o this_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n of_o that_o communion_n which_o we_o have_v with_o god_n by_o the_o gospel_n for_o herein_o the_o life_n power_n and_o freedom_n of_o our_o evangelical_n state_n do_v consist_v and_o a_o acquaintance_n herewith_o give_v we_o our_o translation_n out_o of_o darkness_n into_o the_o marvellous_a light_n of_o god_n 1_o the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n in_o his_o wisdom_n will_n and_o love_n be_v the_o original_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n but_o nothing_o hereof_o be_v communicate_v immediate_o unto_o we_o from_o he_o it_o be_v the_o son_n who_o he_o love_v and_o have_v give_v all_o thing_n into_o his_o hand_n he_o have_v make_v way_n for_o the_o communication_n of_o these_o thing_n unto_o we_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o he_o do_v it_o immediate_o by_o the_o spirit_n as_o have_v be_v declare_v hereby_o be_v all_o our_o return_v unto_o god_n to_o be_v regulate_v the_o father_n who_o be_v the_o original_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n be_v ultimate_o intend_v by_o we_o in_o our_o faith_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n yet_o not_o so_o but_o that_o the_o son_n and_o spirit_n be_v consider_v as_o one_o god_n with_o he_o but_o we_o can_v address_v ourselves_o with_o any_o of_o they_o immediate_o unto_o he_o there_o be_v no_o go_v to_o the_o father_n say_v christ_n but_o by_o i_o john_n 14._o 6._o through_o he_o we_o believe_v in_o god_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 21._o but_o yet_o neither_o can_v we_o do_v so_o unless_o we_o be_v enable_v thereunto_o by_o the_o spirit_n the_o author_n in_o we_o of_o faith_n prayer_n praise_n obedience_n and_o whatever_o our_o soul_n tend_v unto_o god_n by_o as_o the_o descend_v of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o love_n and_o grace_n issue_n or_o end_n in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o we_o and_o on_o we_o so_o all_o our_o ascend_n towards_o he_o begin_v therein_o and_o as_o the_o first_o instance_n of_o the_o proceed_n of_o grace_n and_o love_n towards_o we_o from_o the_o father_n be_v in_o and_o by_o the_o son_n so_o the_o first_o step_n that_o we_o take_v towards_o god_n even_o the_o father_n be_v in_o and_o by_o the_o son_n and_o these_o thing_n ought_v to_o be_v explicit_o attend_v unto_o by_o we_o if_o we_o intend_v our_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o duty_n of_o obedience_n shall_v be_v evangelical_n take_v a_o instance_n of_o the_o prayer_n of_o wicked_a man_n under_o their_o conviction_n or_o their_o fear_n trouble_n and_o danger_n and_o the_o prayer_n of_o believer_n the_o former_a be_v mere_o vox_fw-la naturae_fw-la clamantis_fw-la ad_fw-la dominum_fw-la naturae_fw-la a_o outcry_n that_o distress_a nature_n make_v to_o the_o god_n of_o it_o and_o as_o such_o alone_a it_o consider_v he_o but_o the_o other_o be_v vox_fw-la spiritus_fw-la adoptionis_fw-la clamantis_fw-la per_fw-la christum_fw-la abba_n pater_fw-la it_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n address_v itself_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o believer_n unto_o god_n as_o a_o father_n and_o a_o due_a attendance_n unto_o this_o order_n of_o thing_n give_v life_n and_o spirit_n unto_o all_o that_o we_o have_v to_o do_v with_o god_n woe_n to_o professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o shall_v be_v seduce_v to_o believe_v that_o all_o they_o have_v to_o do_v with_o god_n consist_v in_o their_o attendance_n unto_o moral_a virtue_n it_o be_v fit_a for_o they_o so_o to_o do_v who_o be_v weary_a of_o christianity_n have_v a_o mind_n to_o turn_v pagan_n but_o our_o fellowship_n be_v in_o the_o way_n describe_v with_o the_o father_n and_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n it_o be_v therefore_o of_o the_o high_a importance_n unto_o we_o to_o inquire_v into_o and_o secure_a unto_o ourselves_o the_o promise_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o by_o they_o alone_o be_v the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o son_n communicate_v unto_o we_o without_o which_o we_o have_v no_o interest_n in_o they_o and_o by_o they_o alone_o be_v we_o enable_v to_o make_v any_o acceptable_a return_v of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n it_o be_v sottish_a ignorance_n and_o infidelity_n to_o suppose_v that_o under_o the_o gospel_n there_o be_v no_o communication_n between_o god_n and_o we_o but_o what_o be_v on_o his_o part_n in_o law_n command_n and_o promise_n and_o on_o we_o by_o obedience_n perform_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o upon_o our_o conviction_n unto_o they_o the_o exclude_v hence_o the_o real_a internal_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v to_o destroy_v the_o gospel_n and_o as_o we_o shall_v see_v far_o afterward_o this_o be_v the_o true_a ground_n and_o reason_n why_o there_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n that_o be_v irremissible_a for_o the_o come_n unto_o we_o to_o make_v application_n of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o son_n unto_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o contempt_n of_o he_o there_o be_v a_o contempt_n of_o the_o whole_a act_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o a_o way_n of_o grace_n for_o which_o there_o can_v be_v no_o remedy_n sect._n 7_o five_o whereas_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o immediate_a efficient_a cause_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o gracious_a effect_n in_o man_n wherever_o there_o be_v mention_v make_v of_o they_o or_o any_o fruit_n of_o they_o it_o be_v to_o be_v look_v on_o as_o a_o part_n of_o his_o work_n though_o he_o be_v not_o express_o name_v or_o it_o be_v not_o particular_o attribute_v unto_o he_o i_o know_v not_o well_o or_o do_v not_o well_o understand_v what_o some_o man_n begin_v to_o talk_v about_o moral_a virtue_n some_o thing_n they_o seem_v to_o aim_v at_o if_o they_o will_v once_o leave_v the_o old_a pelagian_a ambiguous_a expression_n and_o learn_v to_o speak_v clear_o and_o intelligible_o that_o be_v in_o their_o own_o power_n and_o so_o consequent_o of_o all_o other_o men._n at_o least_o it_o be_v so_o with_o a_o ordinary_a blessing_n upon_o their_o own_o endeavour_n which_o thing_n we_o must_v afterward_o inquire_v into_o but_o for_o grace_n i_o think_v all_o man_n will_v grant_v that_o as_o to_o our_o participation_n of_o it_o it_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o of_o he_o alone_o now_o grace_n be_v take_v two_o way_n in_o the_o scripture_n 1._o for_o the_o gracious_a free_a love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o 2._o for_o gracious_a free_a effectual_a operation_n in_o we_o and_o upon_o we_o in_o both_o sense_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o as_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o first_o as_o to_o its_o manifestation_n and_o application_n in_o the_o latter_a as_o to_o the_o operation_n itself_o for_o although_o he_o be_v not_o the_o principal_a cause_n nor_o procurer_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o first_o sense_n which_o be_v the_o free_a act_n of_o the_o father_n yet_o the_o knowledge_n sense_n comfort_n and_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o be_v by_o he_o alone_o communicate_v unto_o we_o as_o we_o shall_v see_v afterward_o and_o the_o latter_a be_v his_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a work_n this_o therefore_o must_v be_v take_v for_o grant_v that_o wherever_o any_o gracious_a act_n of_o god_n in_o or_o towards_o man_n be_v mention_v it_o be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v peculiarly_a and_o principal_o intend_v sect._n 8_o sixthly_a it_o must_v be_v due_o consider_v with_o reference_n unto_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n that_o in_o whatever_o he_o do_v he_o act_v work_n and_o distribute_v according_a to_o his_o own_o will._n this_o our_o apostle_n express_o affirm_v and_o sundry_a thing_n of_o great_a moment_n do_v depend_v hereon_o in_o our_o walk_n before_o god_n as_o 1._o that_o the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v in_o all_o the_o goodness_n grace_n love_n and_o power_n that_o he_o either_o communicate_v unto_o we_o or_o work_v in_o we_o he_o be_v not_o as_o a_o mere_a instrument_n or_o servant_n dispose_v of_o the_o thing_n wherein_o he_o have_v no_o concern_v or_o over_o which_o he_o have_v no_o power_n but_o in_o all_o thing_n he_o work_v towards_o we_o according_a to_o his_o own_o will._n we_o be_v therefore_o in_o what_o we_o receive_v from_o he_o and_o by_o he_o no_o less_o to_o acknowledge_v his_o love_n kindness_n and_o sovereign_a grace_n than_o we_o do_v to_o those_o of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n 2._o that_o he_o do_v not_o work_v as_o a_o natural_a agent_n ad_fw-la ultimum_fw-la virium_fw-la to_o the_o utmost_a of_o his_o power_n as_o though_o in_o all_o he_o do_v he_o come_v and_o do_v what_o he_o can_v he_o moderate_v all_o his_o operation_n by_o his_o will_n and_o wisdom_n and_o therefore_o whereas_o some_o be_v say_v to_o resist_v the_o holy_a spirit_n act_v
mistake_v about_o ability_n to_o comply_v with_o god_n command_n 544_o 20_o abuse_n of_o the_o best_a duty_n possible_a 398_o 13_o abuse_n of_o spiritual_a gift_n 1_o 1_o abuse_n of_o eternal_a love_n devilish_a 525_o 14_o acquaintance_n with_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n necessary_a 394_o 11_o every_o gracious_a act_n of_o the_o will_v wrought_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n 470_o 10_o difference_n between_o the_o act_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o form_v the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o act_n of_o the_o son_n in_o assume_v it_o 133_o 12_o to_o be_v act_v by_o the_o spirit_n what_o it_o be_v 468_o 11_o how_o the_o holy_a prophet_n be_v act_v by_o the_o spirit_n 104_o 10_o all_o act_n of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n towards_o the_o humane_a nature_n voluntary_a 129_o 6_o act_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n not_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o exclusive_o 130_o 9_o internal_a act_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n where_o one_o person_n be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o love_n 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quaker_n mistake_v and_o failure_n about_o mortification_n 488_o 26_o quaker_n stranger_n unto_o true_a mortification_n 489_o 26_o qualification_n for_o the_o receive_v of_o gospel_n gift_n unto_o edification_n 359_o spiritual_a quicken_a a_o act_n of_o almighty_a power_n 279_o 49_o the_o queen_n of_o heaven_n 71_o 6_o r._n rage_n against_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 24_o 26_o enthusiastical_a rapture_n no_o mean_n of_o conversion_n 186_o 25_o readiness_n unto_o holy_a obedience_n whence_o it_o proceed_v 435_o 36_o readiness_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o believer_n unto_o all_o duty_n of_o obedience_n 464_o 5_o real_a work_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o believer_n 452_o 66_o reason_n and_o cause_n why_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v esteem_v folly_n 222_o 34_o reason_n why_o the_o growth_n of_o holiness_n be_v hardly_o discern_v 351_o 10_o corrupt_a reason_n deprave_v the_o whole_a mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n 325_o 8_o weakness_n of_o humane_a reason_n 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what_o sense_n 453_o 67_o universality_n the_o best_a evidence_n of_o sincere_a sanctification_n 369_o unregenerate_a person_n must_v all_o perish_v 253_o 2_o unregenerate_a person_n may_v pray_v for_o the_o spirit_n 361_o 4_o use_v of_o spiritual_a gift_n 1_o 1_o use_v of_o promise_n exhortation_n and_o threaten_n 166_o 10_o use_v of_o ordinance_n and_o mean_n necessary_a to_o the_o progress_n of_o holiness_n 354_o diligent_a use_n of_o mean_n require_v unto_o every_o one_o that_o will_v be_v holy_a 521_o 4_o usefulness_n in_o the_o world_n depend_v on_o our_o conformity_n to_o god_n 512_o 22_o w._n water_n pour_v on_o grace_n to_o cause_v it_o to_o grow_v 347_o 8_o fire_n and_o water_n the_o mean_n of_o all_o typical_a cleanse_n 371_o 1_o watch_v against_o sin_n on_o the_o account_n of_o its_o defilement_n 403_o 15_o the_o way_n whereby_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n cleanse_v from_o sin_n know_v to_o few_o 384_o 3_o the_o way_n of_o cleanse_a sin_n make_v know_v by_o the_o holy_a 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3._o 118_o 25_o leviticus_n 1_o 11_o 385_o 4_o 9_o 24_o 53_o 16_o number_n 11_o 16_o 17_o 95_o 116_o 21_o 12_o 8_o 106_o 12_o 19_o 4_o 5_o 6._o 389_o  _fw-fr  _fw-fr 20_o 387_o 4_o â—4_n 1_o 112_o 18_o deuteronomy_n 5_o 29_o 424_o 17_o 13_o 1_o 2_o 18_o 22_o 18_o 20_o 14_o 17_o 30_o 6_o 417_o 11_o 32_o 12_o 65_o 31_o joshua_n 10_o 11_o 115_o 12_o 12_o 22_o 112_o 18_o judge_n chapter_n verse_n page_n section_n 3_o 10_o 17_o 15_o 5_o 20_o 71_o 6_o i._o samuel_n 10_o 9_o 117_o  _fw-fr 16_o 14_o 36_o 11_o  _fw-fr 15_o 91_o 19_o 18_o 10_o 37_o 11_o 19_o 24_o 110_o 17_o ii_o samuel_n 23_o 2_o 101_o 7_o i._o king_n 22_o 6_o 13_o 16_o 22_o 26_o 15_o 18_o 22_o 21_o 22._o 33_o 7_o 22_o 18_o 108_o 14_o ii_o king_n 2_o 9_o 95_o 21_o i._o chronicle_n 12_o 18_o 90_o 16_o 28_o 12_o 105_o 10_o 28_o 19_o 113_o 19_o ezra_n 9_o 6_o 396_o  _fw-fr job_n 9_o 29_o 30_o 31_o 379_o  _fw-fr 26_o 13_o 71_o 7_o 32_o 4_o 58_o 22_o 33_o 4_o 75_o 12_o psalm_n 1_o 4_o 29_o 2_o 5_o 4_o 5_o 6._o 500_o 3_o 8_o 3_o 72_o 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the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n his_o work_n and_o grace_n be_v the_o second_o great_a head_n or_o principle_n of_o those_o gospel-truths_n wherein_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v most_o eminent_o concern_v and_o such_o also_o it_o be_v that_o without_o it_o without_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o in_o its_o truth_n and_o the_o improvement_n of_o it_o in_o its_o power_n the_o other_o will_v be_v useless_a unto_o those_o ends._n for_o when_o god_n design_v the_o great_a and_o glorious_a work_n of_o recover_v fall_v man_n and_o the_o save_n of_o sinner_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n he_o appoint_v in_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n two_o great_a mean_n thereof_o the_o one_o be_v the_o give_v of_o his_o son_n for_o they_o and_o the_o other_o be_v the_o give_v of_o his_o spirit_n unto_o they_o and_o hereby_o be_v way_n make_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o whole_a bless_a 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be_v come_v and_o have_v destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o principal_a remain_a promise_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n the_o spring_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n concern_v the_o send_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o part_n of_o that_o great_a work_n which_o god_n have_v design_v hence_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o doctrine_n concern_v his_o person_n his_o work_n his_o grace_n be_v the_o most_o peculiar_a and_o principal_a subject_n of_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n and_o a_o most_o eminent_a immediate_a object_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v and_o this_o must_v be_v further_o clear_v see_v we_o have_v to_o deal_v with_o some_o who_o will_v scarce_o allow_v he_o to_o be_v of_o any_o consideration_n in_o these_o matter_n at_o all_o but_o i_o shall_v be_v brief_a in_o these_o previous_a testimony_n hereunto_o because_o the_o whole_a ensue_a discourse_n be_v design_v to_o the_o demonstration_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o assertion_n sect._n 10_o first_o it_o be_v of_o great_a moment_n and_o sufficient_a of_o itself_o to_o maintain_v the_o cause_n as_o propose_v that_o when_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v to_o leave_v the_o world_n he_o promise_v to_o send_v his_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o his_o disciple_n to_o supply_v his_o absence_n of_o what_o use_n the_o presence_n of_o christ_n be_v unto_o his_o disciple_n we_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n conceive_v they_o know_v full_a well_o who_o heart_n be_v fill_v with_o sorrow_n upon_o the_o mention_n of_o his_o leave_v of_o they_o john_n 16._o 5._o 6._o design_v to_o relieve_v they_o in_o this_o great_a distress_n which_o draw_v out_o the_o high_a expression_n of_o love_n tenderness_n compassion_n and_o care_n towards_o they_o he_o do_v it_o principal_o by_o this_o promise_n which_o he_o assure_v they_o shall_v be_v to_o their_o great_a advantage_n than_o any_o they_o can_v receive_v by_o the_o continuance_n of_o his_o bodily_a presence_n among_o they_o and_o to_o secure_v they_o hereof_o as_o also_o to_o inform_v they_o of_o its_o great_a importance_n he_o repeat_v it_o frequent_o unto_o they_o and_o inculcate_n it_o upon_o they_o consider_v somewhat_o of_o what_o he_o say_v to_o this_o purpose_n in_o his_o last_o discourse_n with_o they_o john_n 14._o 16_o 17_o 18._o i_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n and_o he_o shall_v give_v you_o another_o comforter_n that_o he_o may_v abide_v with_o you_o for_o ever_o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n who_o the_o world_n can_v receive_v because_o it_o see_v he_o not_o neither_o know_v he_o but_o you_o know_v he_o for_o he_o dwell_v with_o you_o and_o shall_v be_v in_o you_o i_o will_v not_o leave_v you_o comfortless_a i_o will_v come_v unto_o you_o that_o be_v in_o and_o by_o this_o holy_a spirit_n and_o v_o 25_o 26_o 27._o these_o thing_n i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o be_v present_a with_o you_o but_o the_o comforter_n who_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o the_o father_n will_v send_v in_o my_o name_n he_o shall_v teach_v you_o all_o thing_n and_o bring_v all_o thing_n to_o your_o remembrance_n whatever_o i_o have_v say_v unto_o you_o peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o etc._n etc._n and_o chap._n 15._o 25._o but_o when_o the_o comforter_n be_v come_v who_o i_o will_v send_v unto_o you_o from_o the_o father_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n he_o shall_v testify_v of_o i_o and_o chap._n 16._o v._n 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14_o 15._o now_o i_o go_v my_o way_n to_o he_o that_o send_v i_o and_o none_o of_o you_o ask_v i_o whither_o go_v thou_o but_o because_o i_o have_v say_v these_o thing_n unto_o you_o sorrow_n have_v fill_v your_o heart_n nevertheless_o i_o tell_v you_o the_o truth_n be_v be_v expedient_a for_o you_o that_o i_o go_v away_o for_o if_o i_o go_v not_o away_o the_o comforter_n will_v not_o come_v unto_o you_o but_o if_o i_o depart_v i_o will_v send_v he_o unto_o you._n and_o when_o he_o be_v come_v he_o will_v reprove_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o judgement_n of_o sin_n because_o they_o believe_v not_o on_o i_o of_o righteousness_n because_o i_o go_v to_o my_o father_n and_o you_o see_v i_o no_o more_o of_o judgement_n because_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n be_v judge_v i_o have_v yet_o many_o thing_n to_o say_v unto_o you_o but_o you_o can_v bear_v they_o now_o howbeit_o when_o he_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n be_v come_v he_o will_v guide_v you_o into_o all_o truth_n for_o he_o shall_v not_o speak_v of_o himself_o but_o whatsoever_o he_o shall_v hear_v that_o shall_v he_o speak_v and_o he_o shall_v show_v you_o thing_n to_o come_v he_o shall_v glorify_v i_o for_o he_o shall_v receive_v of_o i_o and_o he_o shall_v show_v it_o unto_o you._n all_o thing_n that_o the_o father_n have_v be_v i_o therefore_o say_v i_o that_o he_o shall_v take_v of_o i_o and_o show_v it_o unto_o you._n sanct._n this_o be_v the_o great_a legacy_n which_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n bequeath_v unto_o his_o sorrowful_a disciple_n this_o he_o promise_v unto_o they_o as_o a_o sufficient_a relief_n against_o all_o their_o trouble_n and_o a_o faithful_a guide_n in_o all_o their_o way_n and_o because_o of_o the_o importance_n of_o it_o unto_o they_o he_o frequent_o repeat_v it_o and_o enlarge_v upon_o the_o benefit_n that_o they_o shall_v receive_v thereby_o give_v they_o a_o particular_a account_n why_o it_o will_v be_v more_o advantageous_a unto_o they_o than_o his_o own_o bodily_a presence_n and_o therefore_o after_o his_o resurrection_n he_o mind_v they_o again_o of_o this_o promise_n command_v they_o to_o act_v nothing_o towards_o the_o build_n of_o
be_v commend_v by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n rev._n â—_o 2._o thou_o have_v try_v they_o which_o say_v they_o be_v apostle_n and_o be_v not_o and_o have_v find_v they_o liar_n for_o those_o who_o say_v they_o be_v apostle_n pretend_a thâ—_n rewithal_o to_o apostolical_a authority_n and_o infallibility_n on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o immediate_a inspiration_n which_o they_o receive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o try_v they_o they_o try_v the_o spirit_n that_o come_v unto_o they_o and_o by_o this_o warrant_n may_v we_o try_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n which_o in_o like_a manner_n pretend_v unto_o apostolical_a authority_n and_o infallibility_n sect._n 21_o unto_o these_o two_o direction_n the_o apostle_n subjoin_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o present_a watchfulness_n require_v unto_o the_o discharge_n of_o this_o duty_n for_o say_v he_o many_o false_a prophet_n be_v go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n it_o be_v false_a teacher_n as_o peter_n call_v they_o bring_v 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affection_n the_o teacher_n may_v be_v influence_v by_o but_o if_o it_o be_v not_o consonant_a thereunto_o if_o it_o keep_v not_o up_o a_o harmony_n in_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n whatever_o inspiration_n or_o revelation_n be_v plead_v in_o its_o justification_n it_o be_v to_o be_v reject_v as_o they_o also_o be_v by_o who_o it_o be_v declare_v this_o rule_n the_o apostle_n paul_n confirm_v by_o the_o high_a instance_n imaginable_a gal._n 1._o 8._o if_o we_o or_o a_o angel_n from_o heaven_n preach_v any_o other_o gospel_n unto_o you_o then_o that_o which_o we_o have_v preach_v unto_o you_o let_v he_o be_v accurse_v and_o the_o apostle_n show_v that_o for_o our_o advantage_n in_o this_o trial_n we_o be_v to_o make_v of_o spirit_n it_o be_v good_a to_o have_v a_o clear_a conviction_n of_o and_o a_o constant_a adherence_n unto_o some_o fundamental_a principle_n especial_o such_o as_o we_o have_v reason_n to_o think_v will_v be_v the_o most_o cunning_o attaque_v by_o seducer_n thus_o because_o in_o those_o day_n the_o principal_a design_n of_o satan_n be_v to_o broach_v strange_a false_a imagination_n about_o the_o person_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n endeavour_v thereby_o to_o overthrow_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o the_o apostle_n advise_v believer_n to_o try_v the_o spirit_n by_o this_o one_o fundamental_a principle_n of_o truth_n namely_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v come_v in_o the_o flesh_n which_o contain_v a_o confession_n both_o of_o his_o person_n and_o mediation_n this_o therefore_o believer_n be_v to_o demand_v of_o all_o new_a teacher_n and_o pretender_n unto_o spiritual_a revelation_n in_o the_o first_o place_n do_v you_o confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v come_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o if_o they_o immediate_o make_v not_o this_o confession_n they_o never_o stand_v to_o consider_v their_o other_o pretence_n but_o turn_v from_o they_o not_o bid_v they_o god-speed_n 2_o joh._n 7._o 10_o 11._o and_o i_o can_v easy_o manifest_v how_o many_o pernicious_a heresy_n be_v obviate_v in_o those_o day_n by_o this_o short_a confession_n of_o faith_n for_o some_o of_o late_a as_o grotius_n follow_v socinus_n and_o sâ—lictingius_n interpret_n this_o come_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n of_o his_o outward_a mean_a estate_n and_o condition_n and_o not_o in_o the_o pomp_n and_o glory_n of_o a_o earthly_a king_n do_v open_o corrupt_v the_o text._n his_o come_n in_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n john_n 1._o 14._o or_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o the_o flesh_n 1_o tim._n 3._o 16._o that_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n heb._n 2._o 14._o or_o take_v on_o he_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n vers_fw-la 14._o that_o be_v his_o be_v make_v of_o a_o woman_n gal._n 4._o 4._o or_o his_o be_v make_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o david_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n rom._n 1._o 3._o his_o be_v of_o the_o father_n â—s_n to_o the_o flesh_n rome_n 9_o 5._o and_o this_o be_v direct_o oppose_v unto_o those_o heresy_n which_o be_v then_o rise_v who_o broacher_n contend_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v but_o a_o fantasy_n a_o appearance_n a_o manifestation_n of_o divine_a love_n and_o power_n deny_v that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v real_o incarnate_a as_o the_o ancient_n general_o testify_v and_o well_o have_v it_o be_v for_o many_o in_o our_o day_n have_v they_o attend_v unto_o such_o rule_n as_o this_o but_o through_o a_o neglect_n of_o it_o accompany_v with_o a_o ungrounded_a boldness_n and_o curiosity_n they_o have_v hearken_v in_o other_o thing_n to_o deceive_a spirit_n and_o have_v be_v engage_v beyond_o a_o recovery_n before_o they_o have_v consider_v that_o by_o their_o cog_a deceit_n they_o have_v be_v cheat_v of_o all_o the_o principal_a article_n of_o their_o faith_n by_o which_o if_o at_o first_o they_o have_v steady_o try_v and_o examine_v they_o they_o may_v have_v be_v preserve_v from_o their_o snare_n sect._n 22_o the_o jew_n say_v well_o that_o there_o be_v a_o double_a trial_n of_o prophet_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o one_o by_o their_o doctrine_n the_o other_o by_o their_o prediction_n that_o by_o their_o doctrine_n namely_o whether_o they_o seduce_v man_n from_o the_o worship_n of_o the_o true_a god_n unto_o idolatry_n belong_v unto_o all_o individual_a person_n of_o the_o church_n direction_n for_o this_o be_v give_v deut._n 13._o 2_o 3._o if_o the_o prophet_n give_v a_o sign_n or_o a_o wonder_n and_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v effect_n any_o thing_n by_o a_o seem_a presence_n of_o a_o extraordinary_a power_n and_o say_v let_v we_o go_v serve_v other_o god_n thou_o shall_v not_o hearken_v unto_o he_o let_v his_o sign_n and_o wonder_n be_v what_o they_o will_v the_o people_n be_v to_o try_v they_o by_o what_o they_o teach_v the_o judgement_n upon_o prediction_n be_v leave_v unto_o the_o sanhedrim_n for_o which_o direction_n be_v give_v deut._n 18._o 20_o 21_o 22._o and_o by_o virtue_n hereof_o they_o false_o and_o cruel_o endeavour_v to_o take_v away_o the_o life_n of_o jeremiah_n because_o he_o foretell_v the_o ruin_n of_o they_o and_o their_o city_n chap._n 26._o v._n 11._o in_o the_o first_o place_n though_o his_o sign_n wonder_n or_o prediction_n come_v to_o pass_v yet_o the_o doctrine_n he_o seek_v to_o confirm_v by_o it_o be_v false_a he_o be_v to_o be_v reject_v in_o the_o latter_a the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o sign_n acquit_v he_o because_o he_o teach_v with_o it_o nothing_o in_o point_n of_o doctrine_n that_o be_v false_a the_o first_o kind_n of_o trial_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o prophet_n be_v the_o duty_n of_o all_o believer_n under_o the_o gospel_n and_o those_o who_o will_v deprive_v they_o of_o this_o liberty_n will_v make_v bruit_n of_o they_o instead_o of_o christian_n unless_o to_o believe_v a_o man_n know_v not_o what_o
also_o call_v second_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o difference_n he_o from_o all_o other_o spirit_n whatever_o as_o three_o also_o because_o he_o be_v promise_v give_v and_o send_v of_o god_n for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o whole_a will_n and_o pleasure_n towards_o we_o the_o instance_n hereof_o will_v be_v afterward_o consider_v but_o these_o appellation_n of_o he_o have_v their_o foundation_n in_o his_o eternal_a relation_n unto_o the_o father_n before_o mention_v sect._n 14_o on_o the_o same_o account_n original_o he_o be_v also_o call_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n into_o your_o heart_n gal._n 4._o 6._o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n what_o time_n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v in_o they_o do_v signify_v 1_o pet._n 1._o 11._o so_o rom._n 8._o 9_o but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n if_o so_o be_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o sanct._n now_o if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o the_o spirit_n therefore_o of_o god_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o for_o that_o hypothetical_n proposition_n if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o be_v a_o inference_n take_v from_o the_o word_n forego_v if_o so_o be_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o and_o this_o spirit_n of_o christ_n v_o 11._o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a look_v then_o in_o what_o sense_n he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o same_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n and_o this_o be_v because_o he_o proceed_v from_o the_o son_n also_o and_o for_o no_o other_o reason_n can_v he_o be_v so_o call_v at_o least_o not_o without_o the_o original_n and_o formal_a reason_n of_o that_o appellation_n secondary_o i_o confess_v he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n because_o promise_v by_o he_o send_v by_o he_o and_o that_o to_o make_v effectual_a and_o accomplish_v his_o work_n towards_o the_o church_n but_o this_o he_o can_v not_o be_v unless_o he_o have_v antecedent_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n by_o his_o proceed_n from_o he_o also_o for_o the_o order_n of_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o divine_a person_n towards_o we_o arise_v from_o the_o order_n of_o their_o own_o subsistence_n in_o the_o same_o divine_a essence_n and_o if_o the_o spirit_n do_v proceed_v only_o from_o the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n he_o can_v not_o be_v promise_v send_v or_o give_v by_o the_o s_o n._n consider_v therefore_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n in_o itself_o and_o abstract_o and_o the_o spirit_n can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ._n for_o it_o be_v anoint_v and_o endow_v with_o gift_n and_o grace_n by_o he_o as_o we_o shall_v show_v and_o if_o from_o hence_o he_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n without_o respect_n unto_o his_o proceed_n from_o he_o as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n than_o he_o may_v be_v also_o say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o every_o believer_n who_o have_v receive_v the_o unction_n or_o be_v anoint_v with_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n for_o although_o believer_n be_v so_o as_o to_o measure_v and_o degree_n unspeakable_o beneath_o what_o christ_n be_v who_o receive_v not_o the_o spirit_n by_o measure_n yet_o as_o he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o they_o be_v the_o member_n of_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n their_o unction_n by_o the_o spirit_n be_v of_o the_o same_o kind_n but_o now_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n may_v not_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o this_o or_o that_o man_n who_o have_v receive_v of_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n david_n pray_v take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o not_o my_o holy_a spirit_n and_o he_o be_v distinguish_v from_o our_o spirit_n even_o as_o they_o be_v sanctify_v by_o he_o rom._n 8._o 16._o the_o spirit_n himself_o bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n no_o more_o than_o can_v he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n mere_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o his_o communication_n unto_o he_o although_o in_o a_o degree_n above_o all_o other_o inconceivable_o excellent_a for_o with_o respect_n hereunto_o he_o be_v still_o call_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o the_o father_n who_o send_v he_o and_o anoint_v the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n with_o he_o sect._n 15_o it_o will_v be_v say_v perhaps_o that_o he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n because_o he_o be_v promise_v give_v and_o pour_v out_o by_o he_o so_o peter_n speak_v act_n 2._o 33._o have_v receive_v of_o the_o father_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o have_v shed_v forth_o this_o which_o you_o now_o see_v and_o hear_v but_o in_o this_o regard_n namely_o as_o give_v by_o christ_n the_o mediator_n he_o be_v express_o call_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n he_o be_v give_v as_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n for_o so_o he_o be_v introduce_v speak_v v_o 17._o it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v in_o the_o last_o day_n say_v god_n i_o will_v pour_v out_o of_o my_o spirit_n on_o all_o flesh_n and_o so_o our_o saviour_n tell_v his_o disciple_n that_o he_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n and_o he_o shall_v give_v they_o another_o comforter_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n joh._n 14._o 16_o 17._o nor_o be_v he_o otherwise_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n original_o and_o formal_o but_o as_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o be_v as_o christ_n be_v god_n also_o on_o this_o supposition_n i_o grant_v as_o before_o that_o he_o may_v consequential_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n because_o promise_v and_o send_v by_o he_o because_o do_v his_o work_n and_o communicate_v his_o grace_n image_n and_o likeness_n to_o the_o elect._n sect._n 16_o and_o this_o be_v yet_o more_o plain_a 1_o pet._n 1._o 10_o 11._o of_o which_o salvation_n the_o prophet_n have_v inquire_v and_o search_v diligent_o who_o prophesy_v of_o the_o grace_n that_o shall_v come_v unto_o you_o search_v what_o or_o what_o manner_n of_o time_n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v in_o they_o do_v signify_v and_o this_o spirit_n be_v say_v absolute_o to_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n 2_o epist._n chap._n 1._o 21._o so_o then_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v in_o the_o prophet_n of_o old_a in_o all_o age_n since_o the_o world_n begin_v before_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v of_o he_o who_o be_v so_o now_o this_o can_v not_o be_v because_o he_o be_v anoint_v by_o that_o spirit_n or_o because_o he_o give_v it_o afterward_o to_o his_o disciple_n for_o his_o humane_a nature_n do_v not_o exist_v in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o prophesy_v those_o indeed_o who_o receive_v he_o after_o the_o unction_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n may_v be_v say_v in_o some_o sense_n to_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n because_o they_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n with_o he_o to_o the_o same_o end_n and_o purpose_v according_a to_o their_o measure_n but_o this_o can_v be_v so_o with_o respect_n unto_o they_o who_o live_v and_o prophesy_v by_o he_o and_o die_v long_o before_o his_o incarnation_n wherefore_o it_o be_v plead_v by_o those_o who_o oppose_v both_o the_o deity_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v undeniable_o here_o attest_v unto_o that_o the_o spirit_n here_o whereby_o they_o can_v deny_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v intend_v be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n because_o the_o prophet_n of_o old_a who_o speak_v by_o he_o do_v principal_o prophesy_v concern_v christ_n and_o his_o grace_n and_o deliver_v great_a mystery_n concern_v they_o so_o christ_n be_v make_v in_o this_o place_n the_o object_n of_o the_o spirit_n teach_v and_o not_o the_o author_n of_o his_o send_n so_o crell_n prolegom_n p._n 13._o 14._o but_o why_o then_o be_v he_o not_o call_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n also_o on_o this_o reason_n because_o the_o prophet_n that_o speak_v by_o he_o treat_v whole_o of_o god_n the_o thing_n and_o the_o will_n of_o god_n this_o they_o will_v not_o say_v for_o they_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o god_n inherent_a in_o he_o and_o proceed_n from_o he_o but_o then_o whereas_o god_n even_o the_o father_n be_v a_o person_n and_o christ_n be_v a_o person_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n whence_o do_v
hereby_o animate_v and_o capable_a of_o all_o vital_a acts._n hence_o he_o can_v move_v eat_v see_v hear_v etc._n etc._n for_o the_o natural_a effect_n of_o this_o breath_n of_o life_n be_v only_o intend_v in_o this_o expression_n thus_o the_o first_o man_n adam_n be_v make_v a_o live_a soul_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 45._o this_o be_v the_o creation_n of_o man_n as_o unto_o the_o essential_o constitute_v principle_n of_o his_o nature_n sect._n 11_o with_o respect_n unto_o his_o moral_a condition_n and_o principle_n of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n it_o be_v express_v gen._n 1._o 26_o 27._o and_o god_n say_v let_v we_o make_v man_n in_o our_o own_o image_n after_o our_o likeness_n and_o let_v they_o have_v dominion_n so_o god_n create_v man_n in_o his_o own_o image_n in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n create_v he_o he_o he_o make_v he_o upright_o eccles._n 7._o 29._o perfect_a in_o his_o condition_n every_o way_n complete_a fit_a dispose_v and_o able_a to_o and_o for_o the_o obedience_n require_v of_o he_o without_o weakness_n distemper_n disease_n contrariety_n of_o principle_n inclination_n or_o reason_n a_o universal_a rectitude_n of_o nature_n consist_v in_o light_a power_n and_o order_n in_o his_o understanding_n mind_n and_o affection_n be_v the_o principal_a part_n of_o this_o image_n of_o god_n wherein_o he_o be_v create_v and_o this_o appear_v as_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o so_o from_o the_o description_n which_o the_o apostle_n give_v we_o of_o the_o renovation_n of_o that_o image_n in_o we_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n ephes._n 4._o 24._o col._n 3._o 10._o and_o under_o both_o these_o consideration_n we_o may_v weigh_v the_o especial_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n sect._n 12_o first_o as_o to_o the_o essential_a principle_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n it_o be_v not_o for_o nothing_o that_o god_n express_v his_o communication_n of_o a_o spirit_n of_o life_n by_o his_o breathe_n into_o he_o god_n breathe_v into_o his_o nostril_n the_o breath_n of_o life_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o breath_n of_o god_n be_v the_o same_o only_o the_o one_o expression_n be_v proper_a the_o other_o metaphorical_a wherefore_o this_o breathe_n be_v the_o especial_a act_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o creation_n of_o the_o humane_a soul_n a_o vital_a immortal_a principle_n and_o be_v be_v the_o immeate_n work_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n job_n 33._o 4._o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v make_v i_o and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o almighty_a have_v give_v i_o life_n here_o indeed_o the_o creation_n and_o production_n of_o both_o the_o essential_a part_n of_o humane_a nature_n body_n and_o soul_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o same_o author_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o breath_n of_o god_n be_v the_o same_o but_o several_a effect_n be_v mention_v cause_v a_o repetition_n of_o the_o same_o cause_n under_o several_a name_n this_o spirit_n of_o god_n first_o make_v man_n or_o form_v his_o body_n of_o the_o dust_n and_o then_o give_v he_o that_o breath_n of_o life_n whereby_o he_o become_v a_o live_a soul_n so_o then_o under_o this_o first_o consideration_n the_o creation_n of_o man_n be_v assign_v unto_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o man_n be_v the_o perfection_n of_o the_o inferior_a creation_n and_o in_o order_n unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n by_o he_o be_v all_o other_o thing_n create_v here_o therefore_o be_v his_o operation_n distinct_o declare_v to_o who_o the_o perfect_a and_o complete_n of_o all_o divine_a work_n be_v peculiar_o commit_v sect._n 14_o second_o we_o may_v consider_v the_o moral_a state_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n with_o the_o furniture_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o soul_n in_o reference_n unto_o his_o obedience_n to_o god_n and_o his_o enjoyment_n of_o he_o this_o be_v the_o principal_a part_n of_o that_o image_n of_o god_n wherein_o he_o be_v create_v three_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o render_v man_n idoneous_a or_o fit_a unto_o that_o life_n to_o god_n for_o which_o he_o be_v make_v first_o a_o ability_n to_o discern_v the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n with_o respect_n unto_o all_o the_o duty_n and_o obedience_n that_o god_n require_v of_o he_o as_o also_o so_o far_o to_o know_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o god_n as_o to_o believe_v he_o the_o only_a proper_a object_n of_o all_o act_n and_o duty_n of_o religious_a obedience_n and_o a_o all-sufficient_a satisfaction_n and_o reward_n in_o this_o world_n and_o to_o eternity_n second_o a_o free_a uncontrolled_a unintangle_v disposition_n to_o every_o duty_n of_o the_o law_n of_o his_o creation_n in_o order_n unto_o live_v unto_o god_n three_o a_o ability_n of_o mind_n and_o will_n with_o a_o readiness_n of_o compliance_n in_o his_o affection_n for_o a_o due_a regular_a performance_n of_o all_o duty_n and_o abstinence_n from_o all_o sin_n these_o thing_n belong_v unto_o the_o integrity_n of_o his_o nature_n with_o the_o uprightness_n of_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n wherein_o 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and_o operation_n of_o second_o cause_n so_o we_o abhor_v that_o atheism_n which_o ascribe_v unto_o they_o a_o original_a and_o independent_a efficacy_n and_o causality_n without_o a_o previous_a act_n in_o by_z and_o upon_o they_o of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v here_o ascribe_v unto_o the_o spirit_n who_o god_n send_v forth_o unto_o that_o end_n and_o purpose_n as_o to_o rational_a and_o moral_a action_n such_o as_o the_o great_a affair_n of_o the_o world_n do_v consist_v in_o and_o be_v dispose_v of_o by_o he_o have_v in_o they_o also_o a_o peculiar_a efficiency_n thus_o those_o great_a virtue_n of_o wisdom_n courage_n and_o fortitude_n which_o have_v be_v use_v for_o the_o produce_v of_o great_a effect_n in_o the_o world_n be_v of_o his_o especial_a operation_n so_o when_o god_n stir_v up_o man_n to_o rule_n and_o govern_v his_o people_n of_o old_a to_o fight_v against_o and_o to_o subdue_v their_o enemy_n it_o be_v say_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n come_v upon_o they_o jud._n 3._o 10._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v upon_o othniel_n and_o he_o judge_v israel_n and_o go_v out_o to_o war._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n endue_v he_o with_o wisdom_n for_o government_n and_o with_o courage_n and_o skill_n in_o conduct_n for_o war._n so_o judg._n 6._o 34._o and_o although_o instance_n hereof_o be_v give_v we_o principal_o among_o the_o people_n of_o god_n yet_o wherever_o man_n in_o the_o world_n have_v be_v raise_v up_o to_o do_v great_a and_o wonderful_a thing_n whereby_o god_n execute_v his_o judgement_n fulfil_v any_o of_o his_o promise_n or_o his_o threaten_n even_o they_o also_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o especial_a gift_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n for_o this_o reason_n be_v cyrus_n express_o call_v god_n anoint_v isa._n 45._o 1._o cyrus_n have_v by_o god_n designation_n a_o great_a and_o mighty_a work_n to_o effect_v he_o be_v utter_o to_o ruin_n and_o destroy_v the_o great_a ancient_a babylonian_a monarchy_n god_n have_v a_o concern_v herein_o as_o to_o the_o avenge_a of_o the_o quarrel_n of_o his_o people_n and_o therein_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o many_o promise_n and_o threaten_n the_o work_n itself_o be_v great_a arduous_a and_o insuperable_a to_o ordinary_a humane_a ability_n wherefore_o god_n send_v his_o spirit_n to_o fill_v cyrus_n with_o wisdom_n courage_n skill_n in_o all_o military_a affair_n that_o he_o may_v go_v through_o with_o the_o work_n whereunto_o in_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n he_o be_v design_v hence_o be_v he_o call_v god_n anoint_v because_o the_o unction_n of_o king_n of_o old_a be_v a_o institute_v sign_n of_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o government_n unto_o they_o see_v isa._n 45._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o and_o other_o instance_n of_o the_o like_a kind_n may_v be_v give_v sect._n 16_o thus_o when_o the_o church_n be_v to_o have_v a_o bless_a restauration_n of_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n after_o the_o return_n of_o the_o people_n from_o their_o captivity_n zerubbabel_n be_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n call_v to_o begin_v and_o carry_v on_o this_o work_n in_o the_o build_n of_o the_o temple_n but_o the_o difficulty_n he_o have_v to_o conflict_n withal_o be_v great_a and_o appear_v insuperable_a the_o people_n be_v few_o and_o poor_a and_o the_o opposition_n make_v unto_o they_o and_o their_o work_n great_a and_o many_o especial_o what_o arise_v from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o persian_a monarchy_n under_o who_o rule_n and_o oppression_n they_o be_v for_o although_o they_o have_v permission_n and_o encouragement_n from_o cyrus_n for_o their_o work_n yet_o immediate_o upon_o his_o death_n they_o be_v oppress_v again_o and_o their_o work_n cause_v to_o cease_v this_o power_n they_o can_v no_o way_n conflict_n withal_o yet_o god_n tell_v they_o that_o all_o this_o opposition_n shall_v be_v remove_v and_o conquer_v who_o be_v thou_o say_v he_o o_o great_a mountain_n before_o zerubbabel_n thou_o shall_v become_v a_o plain_a zech._n 4._o 7._o all_o the_o hindrance_n that_o arise_v from_o that_o great_a mountain_n of_o the_o persian_a empire_n shall_v be_v remove_v out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o the_o progress_n of_o zerubbabel_n in_o his_o work_n shall_v be_v make_v smooth_a plain_a and_o easy_a but_o how_o shall_v this_o be_v effect_v and_o bring_v about_o not_o by_o a_o army_n or_o by_o may_v nor_o by_o power_n but_o by_o my_o spirit_n say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n v_o 6._o you_o will_v suppose_v that_o it_o must_v be_v do_v by_o army_n and_o open_a force_n which_o you_o be_v altogether_o insufficient_a for_o but_o this_o be_v not_o the_o way_n i_o will_v take_v in_o this_o matter_n my_o spirit_n shall_v work_v in_o their_o heart_n mind_n and_o counsel_n that_o contrary_a to_o their_o fear_n they_o shall_v themselves_o further_o that_o work_n which_o hitherto_o they_o have_v impede_v and_o he_o shall_v work_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o counsel_n of_o other_o to_o oppose_v they_o and_o entangle_v they_o where_o they_o will_v hinder_v it_o until_o they_o be_v destroy_v and_o that_o great_a mountain_n be_v full_o remove_v as_o in_o the_o event_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v so_o that_o the_o providential_a alteration_n that_o be_v wrought_v in_o the_o world_n be_v effect_n of_o his_o power_n and_o efficacy_n also_o sect._n 17_o and_o thus_o have_v we_o take_v a_o short_a view_n of_o the_o dispensation_n and_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o first_o creation_n but_o the_o effect_v hereof_o be_v a_o state_n of_o thing_n that_o quick_o pass_v away_o and_o be_v of_o no_o advantage_n to_o the_o church_n after_o the_o entrance_n of_o sin_n what_o belong_v unto_o it_o be_v but_o spare_o deliver_v in_o the_o scripture_n the_o true_a sense_n of_o what_o be_v so_o deliver_v depend_v much_o on_o the_o analogy_n of_o the_o follow_a work_n of_o god_n in_o man_n renovation_n and_o recovery_n but_o as_o to_o the_o new_a creation_n which_o fall_v under_o our_o consideration_n in_o the_o next_o place_n as_o that_o alone_a which_o be_v direct_o intend_v by_o we_o the_o foundation_n build_v up_o and_o finish_v the_o church_n of_o god_n therein_o be_v the_o thing_n whereon_o depend_v the_o principal_a manifestation_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o wherein_o the_o great_a concern_v of_o all_o the_o elect_n do_v lie_v they_o be_v more_o full_o and_o direct_o declare_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o in_o reference_n unto_o they_o we_o shall_v find_v a_o full_a distinct_a declaration_n of_o the_o whole_a dispensation_n and_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n way_n and_o manner_n of_o the_o divine_a dispensation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n chap._n v._n 1._o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o be_v learn_v from_o the_o scripture_n only_o general_a adjunct_n thereof_o 2._o the_o administration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o his_o own_o application_n of_o himself_o to_o his_o work_n how_o express_v 3._o the_o spirit_n how_o and_o in_o what_o sense_n give_v and_o receive_v 4._o what_o be_v include_v in_o the_o give_n of_o the_o spirit_n 5._o what_o in_o receive_v of_o he_o 6_o 7._o privilege_n and_o advantage_n in_o receive_v the_o spirit_n 8._o how_o god_n be_v say_v to_o send_v the_o spirit_n what_o be_v include_v in_o send_v 9_o how_o god_n minister_n the_o spirit_n 10._o how_o god_n be_v say_v to_o put_v his_o spirit_n on_o we_o what_o be_v include_v in_o that_o expression_n 11._o the_o spirit_n how_o pour_v out_o 12_o 13._o what_o be_v include_v and_o intend_v herein_o 14._o the_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n application_n of_o himself_o unto_o his_o work_n 15._o his_o proceed_n from_o father_n and_o son_n explain_v 16._o how_o he_o come_v unto_o we_o 17._o his_o fall_n on_o men._n 18._o his_o rest_v 19_o how_o and_o in_o what_o sense_n he_o be_v say_v to_o depart_v from_o any_o person_n 20._o of_o the_o division_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n heb._n 2._o 3._o 21._o exposition_n of_o they_o vindicate_v sect._n 1_o before_o we_o treat_v of_o the_o especial_a operation_n work_v and_o effect_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o and_o on_o the_o new_a creation_n the_o order_n of_o thing_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v first_o speak_v somewhat_o of_o the_o general_n nature_n of_o god_n dispensation_n of_o he_o and_o of_o his_o own_o application_n of_o himself_o unto_o his_o act_n and_o work_n in_o this_o matter_n for_o this_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o that_o he_o do_v and_o this_o for_o our_o edification_n we_o be_v instruct_v in_o by_o the_o scripture_n unto_o they_o in_o this_o whole_a discourse_n we_o must_v diligent_o attend_v for_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o such_o a_o subject_a as_o wherein_o we_o have_v no_o rule_n nor_o guide_n nor_o any_o thing_n to_o give_v we_o assistance_n but_o pure_a revelation_n and_o
what_o i_o have_v to_o offer_v concern_v these_o thing_n consist_v upon_o the_o matter_n sole_o in_o the_o explication_n of_o those_o place_n of_o scripture_n wherein_o they_o be_v reveal_v we_o must_v therefore_o consider_v 1_o what_o we_o be_v teach_v on_o the_o part_n of_o god_n the_o father_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o his_o work_n and_o 2._o what_o relate_v immediate_o unto_o himself_o sect._n 2_o first_o god_n disposal_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o his_o work_n be_v five_o way_n express_v in_o the_o scripture_n for_o he_o be_v say_v 1._o to_o give_v or_o bestow_v he_o 2._o to_o send_v he_o 3_o to_o administer_v he_o 4._o to_o pour_v he_o out_o 5._o to_o put_v he_o on_o we_o and_o his_o own_o application_n of_o himself_o unto_o his_o work_n be_v likewise_o five_o way_n express_v for_o he_o be_v say_v 1._o to_o proceed_v 2._o to_o come_v or_o come_v upon_o 3_o to_o fall_v on_o man_n 4._o to_o rest_n and_o 5._o to_o depart_v these_o thing_n contain_v the_o general_a manner_n of_o his_o administration_n and_o dispensation_n must_v be_v first_o speak_v unto_o sect._n 3_o first_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v give_v of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o god_n the_o father_n who_o be_v say_v to_o give_v he_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n luk._n 11._o 13._o your_o heavenly_a father_n will_v give_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o joh._n 3._o 34._o he_o have_v give_v his_o spirit_n unto_o we_o 1._o joh._n 3._o 24._o joh._n 14._o 16._o the_o father_n shall_v give_v you_o another_o comforter_n which_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n v_o 26._o and_o in_o answer_n unto_o this_o act_n of_o god_n those_o on_o who_o he_o be_v bestow_v be_v say_v to_o receive_v he_o joh._n 7._o 39_o this_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o spirit_n which_o they_o that_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v receive_v 1_o cor._n 2._o 12._o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n 2._o cor._n 11._o 4._o if_o you_o have_v receive_v another_o spirit_n which_o you_o have_v not_o reoeive_v where_o the_o receive_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v make_v a_o matter_n common_a unto_o all_o beleiver_n so_o gal._n 3._o 2._o acts._n 8._o 15_o 19_o joh._n 14._o 17._o chap._n 20._o 22._o for_o these_o two_o giving_z and_o receive_v be_v relate_v the_o one_o suppose_v the_o other_o and_o this_o expression_n of_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v irreconcilable_a unto_o the_o opinion_n before_o reject_v namely_o that_o he_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o transient_a accident_n or_o a_o occasional_a emanation_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n for_o how_o or_o in_o what_o sense_n can_v a_o act_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v give_v by_o he_o or_o be_v receive_v by_o we_o it_o can_v indeed_o in_o no_o sense_n be_v either_o the_o object_n of_o god_n give_v or_o of_o our_o receive_v especial_o as_o this_o be_v explain_v in_o those_o other_o expression_n of_o the_o same_o thing_n before_o lay_v down_o and_o afterward_o consider_v it_o must_v be_v somewhat_o that_o have_v a_o subsistence_n of_o its_o own_o that_o be_v thus_o give_v and_o receive_v so_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v frequent_o say_v to_o be_v give_v of_o god_n and_o receive_v by_o we_o it_o be_v true_a we_o may_v be_v say_v in_o another_o sense_n to_o receive_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o exception_n of_o the_o socinian_o unto_o this_o consideration_n and_o the_o constant_a practice_n they_o use_v to_o evade_v plain_a testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n for_o if_o they_o can_v find_v any_o word_n in_o they_o use_v elsewhere_o in_o another_o sense_n they_o suppose_v it_o sufficient_a to_o contradict_v their_o plain_a design_n and_o proper_a meaning_n in_o a_o other_o place_n thus_o we_o be_v exhort_v not_o to_o receive_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a 2_o cor._n 6._o 1._o i_o answer_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n may_v be_v consider_v two_o way_n 1._o objective_o for_o the_o revelation_n or_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n as_o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o so_o we_o be_v say_v to_o receive_v it_o when_o we_o believe_v and_o profess_v it_o in_o opposition_n unto_o they_o by_o who_o it_o be_v oppose_v and_o reject_v and_o this_o be_v the_o same_o with_o our_o receive_v the_o word_n preach_v so_o often_o mention_v in_o the_o scripture_n act_v 2._o 41._o james_n 1._o 21_o which_o be_v by_o faith_n to_o give_v it_o entertainment_n in_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n in_o this_o place_n 2_o cor._n 6._o 1._o have_v take_v the_o profession_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n that_o be_v of_o the_o gospel_n upon_o we_o we_o ought_v to_o express_v its_o power_n in_o holiness_n and_o suitable_a obedience_n without_o which_o it_o will_v be_v of_o no_o use_n or_o benefit_n unto_o we_o and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v sometime_o 2._o take_v subjective_o for_o the_o grace_n which_o god_n be_v please_v to_o communicate_v unto_o we_o or_o gracious_a quality_n that_o he_o work_v in_o our_o soul_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o this_o sense_n also_o we_o be_v sometime_o say_v to_o receive_v it_o 1_o cor._n 4._o 7._o who_o make_v thou_o to_o differ_v from_o another_o and_o what_o have_v thou_o which_o thou_o do_v not_o receive_v where_o the_o apostle_n speak_v both_o of_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v because_o in_o the_o communication_n of_o internal_a grace_n unto_o we_o we_o contribute_v nothing_o to_o the_o procurement_n of_o it_o but_o be_v mere_o capable_a recipient_a subject_n and_o this_o grace_n be_v a_o quality_n or_o spiritual_a habit_n permanent_a and_o abide_v in_o the_o soul_n but_o in_o neither_o of_o these_o sense_n can_v we_o be_v say_v to_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n nor_o god_n to_o give_v he_o if_o he_o be_v only_o the_o power_n of_o god_n make_v a_o impression_n on_o our_o mind_n and_o spirit_n no_o more_o than_o a_o man_n can_v be_v say_v to_o receive_v the_o sunbeam_n which_o cause_n heat_v in_o he_o by_o their_o natural_a efficacy_n fall_v on_o he_o much_o less_o can_v the_o give_v and_o receive_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v so_o interpret_v consider_v what_o be_v say_v of_o his_o be_v send_v and_o his_o own_o come_v with_o the_o like_a declaration_n of_o god_n dispensation_n of_o he_o whereof_o afterward_o sect._n 14_o now_o this_o give_v of_o the_o spirit_n as_o it_o be_v the_o act_n of_o he_o by_o who_o he_o be_v give_v denote_v authority_n freedom_n and_o bounty_n and_o on_o the_o part_n of_o they_o that_o receive_v he_o privilege_n and_o advantage_n 1._o authority_n he_o that_o give_v any_o thing_n have_v authority_n to_o dispose_v of_o it_o none_o can_v give_v but_o of_o his_o own_o and_o that_o which_o in_o some_o sense_n he_o have_v in_o his_o power_n now_o the_o father_n be_v say_v to_o give_v the_o spirit_n and_o that_o upon_o our_o request_n as_o luk._n 11._o 13._o this_o i_o acknowledge_v want_v not_o some_o difficulty_n in_o its_o explication_n for_o if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v god_n himself_o as_o have_v be_v declare_v how_o can_v he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v give_v by_o the_o father_n as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o way_n of_o authority_n but_o keep_v ourselves_o to_o the_o sacred_a rule_n of_o truth_n we_o may_v solve_v this_o difficulty_n without_o curiosity_n or_o danger_n wherefore_o 1_o the_o order_n of_o the_o subsistence_n of_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v regard_v herein_o for_o the_o father_n as_o have_v be_v show_v be_v the_o fountain_n and_o original_a of_o the_o trinity_n the_o son_n be_v of_o he_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o they_o both_o hence_o he_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v as_o the_o principal_a author_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o those_o work_n which_o be_v immediate_o wrought_v by_o either_o of_o they_o for_o of_o who_o the_o son_n and_o spirit_n have_v their_o essence_n as_o to_o their_o personality_n from_o he_o have_v they_o life_n and_o power_n of_o operation_n joh._n 5._o 19_o 26._o therefore_o when_o the_o holy_a spirit_n come_v unto_o any_o the_o father_n be_v say_v to_o give_v he_o for_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n and_o this_o authority_n of_o the_o father_n do_v immediate_o respect_v the_o work_n itself_o and_o not_o the_o person_n work_v but_o the_o person_n be_v say_v to_o be_v give_v for_o the_o work_v sake_n 2._o the_o oeconomy_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n be_v respect_v in_o this_o order_n of_o thing_n the_o fountain_n hereof_o lie_v in_o the_o love_n wisdom_n grace_n and_o counsel_n of_o the_o father_n whatever_o be_v do_v in_o the_o pursuit_n hereof_o be_v original_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o father_n because_o it_o be_v
execution_n or_o to_o make_v they_o effectual_a and_o in_o like_a manner_n he_o proceed_v from_o the_o son_n send_v by_o he_o for_o the_o application_n of_o his_o grace_n unto_o the_o soul_n of_o his_o elect_n john_n 15._o 16._o it_o be_v true_a this_o prove_v his_o eternal_a relation_n to_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n as_o he_o proceed_v from_o they_o or_o receive_v his_o peculiar_a personal_a subsistence_n from_o they_o for_o that_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o this_o order_n of_o operation_n but_o it_o be_v his_o own_o personal_a voluntary_a act_n that_o be_v intend_v in_o the_o expression_n and_o this_o be_v the_o general_a notation_n of_o the_o original_a of_o the_o spirit_n act_v in_o all_o that_o he_o do_v he_o proceed_v or_o come_v forth_o from_o the_o father_n have_v it_o be_v only_o say_v that_o he_o be_v give_v and_o send_v it_o can_v not_o have_v be_v know_v that_o there_o be_v any_o thing_n of_o his_o own_o will_n in_o what_o he_o do_v whereas_o he_o be_v say_v to_o divide_v unto_o every_o one_o as_o he_o will_n but_o in_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o proceed_v of_o his_o own_o accord_n unto_o his_o work_n his_o own_o will_n and_o condescension_n be_v also_o assert_v and_o this_o his_o proceed_n from_o the_o father_n be_v in_o compliance_n with_o his_o send_n of_o he_o to_o accomplish_v and_o make_v effectual_a the_o purpose_n of_o his_o will_n and_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o grace_n sect._n 16_o second_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n he_o be_v say_v to_o come_v john_n 15._o 26._o when_o the_o comforter_n be_v come_v john_n 16._o 7._o if_o i_o go_v not_o away_o the_o comforter_n will_v not_o come_v v._n 8._o and_o when_o he_o be_v come_v so_o be_v he_o say_v to_o come_v upon_o person_n we_o so_o express_v it_o 1_o chron._n 12._o 18._o the_o spirit_n come_v upon_o amasai_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o spirit_n clothe_v amasai_n possess_v his_o mind_n as_o a_o man_n clothes_n cleave_v unto_o he_o act_v 19_o 6._o the_o holy_a ghost_n come_v on_o they_o and_o they_o prophesy_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o come_v be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o terminus_n ad_fw-la quem_fw-la of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d go_v forth_o or_o proceed_v for_o there_o be_v in_o these_o expression_n a_o allusion_n unto_o a_o local_a motion_n whereof_o these_o two_o word_n denote_v the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n the_o first_o intend_v his_o voluntary_a application_n of_o himself_o to_o his_o work_n the_o other_o his_o progress_n in_o it_o such_o condescension_n do_v god_n make_v use_n of_o in_o the_o declaration_n of_o his_o divine_a act_n to_o accommodate_v they_o unto_o our_o understanding_n and_o to_o give_v we_o some_o kind_n of_o apprehension_n of_o they_o he_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n as_o give_v by_o he_o and_o come_v unto_o we_o as_o send_v by_o he_o the_o meaning_n of_o both_o be_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o his_o own_o will_n and_o consent_n work_v in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n there_o and_o that_o where_o and_o what_o he_o do_v not_o work_v before_o trinitat_fw-la and_o as_o there_o be_v no_o local_a motion_n to_o be_v think_v of_o in_o these_o thing_n so_o they_o can_v in_o no_o tolerable_a sense_n be_v reconcile_v to_o the_o imagination_n of_o his_o be_v only_o the_o inherent_a virtue_n or_o a_o actual_a emanation_n and_o influence_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o hereby_o be_v our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n regulate_v in_o our_o deal_n with_o god_n about_o he_o for_o we_o may_v both_o pray_v the_o father_n that_o he_o will_v give_v and_o send_v he_o unto_o we_o according_a to_o his_o promise_n and_o we_o may_v pray_v to_o he_o to_o come_v unto_o we_o to_o sanctify_v and_o comfort_v we_o according_a to_o the_o work_n and_o office_n that_o he_o have_v undertake_v this_o be_v that_o which_o we_o be_v teach_v hereby_o for_o these_o revelation_n of_o god_n be_v for_o our_o instruction_n in_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n sect._n 17_o three_o he_o be_v say_v to_o fall_v on_o man_n act_v 10._o 44._o while_o peter_n yet_o speak_v these_o word_n the_o holy_a ghost_n fall_v on_o all_o they_o which_o hear_v the_o word_n so_o chap._n 11._o 4._o where_o peter_n repeat_v the_o same_o matter_n say_v the_o holy_a ghost_n fall_v on_o they_o as_o on_o we_o at_o the_o beginning_n that_o be_v act_v 2._o 4._o a_o greatness_n and_o suddainness_n in_o a_o surprisal_n be_v intend_v in_o this_o word_n as_o when_o the_o fire_n fall_v down_o from_o heaven_n which_o be_v a_o type_n of_o he_o upon_o the_o altar_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o elijah_n the_o people_n that_o see_v it_o be_v amaze_v and_o fall_v on_o their_o face_n cry_v out_o the_o lord_n he_o be_v god_n 1_o king_n 18._o 38_o 39_o when_o man_n be_v no_o way_n in_o expectation_n of_o such_o a_o gift_n or_o when_o they_o have_v a_o expectation_n in_o general_n but_o be_v sudden_o surprise_v as_o to_o the_o particular_a season_n it_o be_v thus_o declare_v but_o wherever_o this_o word_n be_v use_v some_o extraordinary_a effect_n evidence_v his_o presence_n and_o power_n do_v immediate_o ensue_v act_v 10._o 44_o 46._o and_o so_o it_o be_v at_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o effusion_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n act_v 2._o 4._o &_o 8._o 16._o sect._n 18_o four_o be_v come_v he_o be_v say_v to_o rest_n on_o the_o person_n to_o who_o he_o be_v give_v and_o send_v isa._n 11._o 3._o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v rest_v upon_o he_o this_o be_v interpret_v abide_v and_o remain_v john_n 1._o 32_o 33._o numb_a 11._o 25_o 26._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n rest_v on_o the_o elder_n so_o the_o spirit_n of_o elijah_n rest_v on_o elisha_n 2_o king_n 2._o 15._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o of_o glory_n rest_v on_o you_o two_o thing_n be_v include_v herein_o 1._o complacency_n 2._o permanency_n first_o he_o be_v well-pleased_a in_o his_o work_n wherein_o he_o rest_v so_o where_o god_n be_v say_v to_o rest_n in_o his_o love_n he_o do_v iâ—_n with_o joy_n and_o sing_v zeph._n 3._o 17._o so_o do_v the_o spirit_n rejoice_v where_o he_o rest_v second_o he_o abide_v where_o he_o rest_v under_o this_o notion_n be_v this_o act_n of_o the_o spirit_n promise_v by_o our_o saviour_n he_o shall_v abide_v with_o you_o for_o ever_o john_n 14._o 16._o he_o come_v only_o on_o some_o man_n by_o a_o sudden_a surprisal_n to_o act_v in_o they_o and_o by_o they_o some_o peculiar_a work_n and_o duty_n to_o this_o end_n he_o only_o transient_o affect_v their_o mind_n with_o his_o power_n but_o where_o he_o be_v say_v to_o rest_n as_o in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o consolation_n there_o he_o abide_v and_o continue_v with_o complacency_n and_o delight_n sect._n 19_o five_o he_o be_v say_v to_o depart_v from_o some_o person_n so_o it_o be_v say_v of_o saul_n 1_o sam._n 16._o 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n depart_v from_o he_o and_o david_n pray_v that_o god_n will_v not_o take_v his_o holy_a spirit_n from_o he_o psal._n 51._o 11._o and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v answerable_o unto_o what_o we_o have_v discourse_v before_o about_o his_o come_n and_o his_o be_v send_v as_o he_o be_v say_v to_o come_v so_o be_v he_o say_v to_o depart_v and_o as_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v send_v so_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v take_v away_o his_o departure_n from_o man_n therefore_o be_v his_o cease_v to_o work_v in_o they_o and_o on_o they_o as_o former_o and_o as_o far_o as_o this_o be_v penal_a he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v take_v away_o so_o he_o depart_v and_o be_v take_v away_o from_o saul_n when_o he_o no_o more_o help_v he_o with_o that_o ability_n for_o kingly_a government_n which_o before_o he_o have_v by_o his_o assistance_n and_o this_o departure_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o any_o be_v either_o total_a or_o partial_a only_a some_o on_o who_o he_o have_v be_v bestow_v for_o the_o work_n of_o sundry_a gift_n for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o with_o manifold_a conviction_n by_o light_n and_o general_a assistance_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o duty_n he_o utter_o desert_n and_o give_v they_o up_o unto_o themselves_o and_o their_o own_o heart_n lust_n example_n hereof_o be_v common_a in_o the_o world_n man_n who_o have_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o many_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o be_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n enlighten_v and_o under_o the_o power_n of_o their_o conviction_n carry_v out_o unto_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o performance_n of_o many_o duty_n of_o religion_n yet_o be_v entangle_v by_o temptation_n and_o overcome_v by_o the_o power_n of_o their_o lust_n relinquish_v all_o
be_v before_o this_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o they_o and_o on_o they_o ephes._n 2._o 1_o 5._o which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n alone_o for_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v the_o flesh_n profit_v nothing_o john_n 6._o 63._o see_v rom._n 8._o 9_o 10._o titus_n 3._o 4_o 5_o 6._o where_o the_o same_o truth_n be_v declare_v and_o assert_v but_o after_o that_o the_o kindness_n and_o love_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n towards_o man_n appear_v not_o by_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o regeneration_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o shed_v on_o we_o rich_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n sect._n 4_o what_o we_o have_v frequent_o mention_v occur_v here_o express_o namely_o the_o whole_a bless_a trinity_n and_o each_o person_n therein_o act_v distinct_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n the_o spring_n or_o fountain_n of_o the_o whole_a lie_v in_o the_o kindness_n and_o love_n of_o god_n even_o the_o father_n thereunto_o it_o be_v everywhere_o ascribe_v in_o the_o scripture_n see_v john_n 3._o 16._o ephes._n 1._o 4_o 5_o 6._o whatever_o be_v do_v in_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o this_o work_n it_o be_v so_o in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o his_o will_n purpose_n and_o counsel_n and_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o his_o love_n and_o grace_n the_o procure_a cause_n of_o the_o application_n of_o the_o love_n and_o kindness_n of_o god_n unto_o we_o be_v jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n in_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o his_o mediation_n v_o 6._o and_o the_o immediate_a efficient_a cause_n in_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o love_n and_o kindness_n of_o the_o father_n through_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o son_n unto_o we_o be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o this_o he_o do_v in_o the_o renovation_n of_o our_o nature_n by_o the_o wash_n of_o regeneration_n wherein_o we_o be_v purge_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o sanctify_v unto_o god_n sect._n 5_o more_a testimony_n unto_o this_o purpose_n need_v not_o be_v insist_v on_o this_o truth_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o regeneration_n which_o the_o ancient_n esteem_v a_o cogent_n argument_n to_o prove_v his_o deity_n even_o from_o the_o 9_o the_o greatness_n and_o dignity_n of_o the_o work_n be_v in_o word_n at_o least_o so_o far_o as_o i_o know_v grant_v by_o all_o who_o pretend_v to_o sobriety_n in_o christianity_n that_o by_o some_o other_o it_o have_v be_v deride_v and_o explode_v be_v the_o occasion_n of_o this_o vindication_n of_o it_o it_o must_v not_o be_v expect_v that_o i_o shall_v here_o handle_v the_o whole_a doctrine_n of_o regeneration_n practical_o as_o it_o may_v be_v educe_v by_o inference_n from_o the_o scripture_n according_a to_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o experience_n of_o they_o that_o believe_v it_o have_v be_v do_v already_o by_o other_o my_o present_a aim_n be_v only_o to_o confirm_v the_o fundamental_a principle_n of_o truth_n concern_v those_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o at_o this_o day_n be_v oppose_v with_o violence_n and_o virulence_n and_o what_o i_o shall_v offer_v on_o the_o present_a subject_n may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o the_o ensue_a head_n sect._n 6_o 1._o although_o the_o work_n of_o regeneration_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v wrought_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n even_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o be_v record_v in_o the_o scripture_n yet_o the_o revelation_n of_o it_o be_v but_o obscure_a in_o comparison_n of_o that_o light_n and_o evidence_n which_o it_o be_v bring_v forth_o into_o by_o the_o gospel_n this_o be_v evident_a from_o the_o discourse_n which_o our_o bless_a saviour_n have_v with_o nicodemus_n on_o this_o subject_a for_o when_o he_o acquaint_v he_o clear_o with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o he_o be_v surprise_v and_o fall_v into_o that_o enquiry_n which_o argue_v some_o amazement_n how_o can_v these_o thing_n be_v but_o yet_o the_o reply_n of_o our_o saviour_n manifest_v that_o he_o may_v have_v attain_v a_o better_a acquaintance_n with_o it_o out_o of_o the_o scripture_n than_o he_o have_v do_v be_v thou_o say_v he_o a_o master_n in_o israel_n and_o know_v not_o these_o thing_n do_v thou_o take_v upon_o thou_o to_o teach_v other_o what_o be_v their_o state_n and_o condition_n and_o what_o be_v their_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o be_v ignorant_a thyself_o of_o so_o great_a and_o fundamental_a a_o doctrine_n which_o thou_o may_v have_v learn_v from_o the_o scripture_n for_o if_o he_o may_v not_o so_o have_v do_v there_o will_v have_v be_v no_o just_a cause_n of_o the_o reproof_n give_v he_o by_o our_o saviour_n for_o it_o be_v neither_o crime_n nor_o negligence_n in_o he_o to_o be_v ignorant_a of_o what_o god_n have_v not_o reveal_v this_o doctrine_n therefore_o namely_o that_o every_o one_o who_o will_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n must_v be_v bear_v again_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v contain_v in_o the_o write_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n it_o be_v so_o in_o the_o promise_n that_o god_n will_v circumcise_v the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o their_o heart_n of_o stone_n and_o give_v they_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n with_o his_o law_n write_v in_o it_o and_o other_o way_n as_o shall_v be_v afterward_o prove_v sect._n 7_o but_o yet_o we_o see_v that_o it_o be_v so_o obscure_o declare_v that_o the_o principal_a master_n and_o teacher_n of_o the_o people_n know_v little_a or_o nothing_o of_o it_o some_o indeed_o will_v have_v this_o regeneration_n if_o they_o know_v what_o they_o will_v have_v or_o as_o to_o what_o may_v be_v gather_v of_o their_o mind_n out_o of_o their_o great_a swell_a word_n of_o vanity_n to_o be_v nothing_o but_o reformation_n of_o life_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o scripture_n but_o nicodemus_n know_v the_o necessity_n of_o reformation_n of_o life_n well_o enough_o if_o he_o have_v ever_o read_v either_o moses_n or_o the_o prophet_n and_o to_o suppose_v that_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n propose_v unto_o he_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o know_v perfect_o well_o only_o under_o a_o new_a name_n or_o notion_n which_o he_o have_v never_o hear_v of_o before_o so_o to_o take_v a_o advantage_n of_o charge_v he_o with_o be_v ignorant_a of_o what_o indeed_o he_o full_a well_o know_v and_o understand_v be_v a_o blasphemous_a imagination_n how_o they_o can_v free_v themselves_o from_o the_o gild_n hereof_o who_o look_v on_o regeneration_n as_o no_o more_o but_o a_o metaphorical_a expression_n of_o amendment_n of_o life_n i_o know_v not_o and_o if_o it_o be_v so_o if_o there_o be_v no_o more_o in_o it_o but_o as_o they_o love_v to_o speak_v become_v a_o new_a moral_a man_n a_o thing_n which_o all_o the_o world_n jew_n and_o gentile_n understand_v our_o lord_n jesus_n be_v so_o far_o from_o bring_v it_o forth_o into_o more_o light_n and_o give_v it_o more_o perspicuity_n by_o what_o he_o teach_v concern_v regeneration_n the_o nature_n manner_n cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o that_o he_o cast_v it_o thereby_o into_o more_o darkness_n and_o obscurity_n than_o ever_o it_o be_v deliver_v in_o either_o by_o jewish_a master_n or_o gentile_a philosophy_n for_o although_o the_o gospel_n do_v real_o teach_v all_o duty_n of_o morality_n with_o more_o exactness_n and_o clearness_n and_o press_v unto_o the_o observance_n of_o they_o on_o motive_n incomparable_o more_o cogent_a than_o any_o thing_n that_o otherwise_o ever_o befall_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n to_o think_v or_o apprehend_v yet_o if_o it_o must_v be_v suppose_v to_o intend_v nothing_o else_o in_o its_o doctrine_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n or_o regeneration_n but_o those_o moral_a duty_n and_o their_o observance_n it_o be_v dark_a and_o unintelligible_a i_o say_v if_o there_o be_v not_o a_o secret_a mysterious_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o and_o upon_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n intend_v in_o the_o write_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n but_o only_o a_o reformation_n of_o life_n and_o the_o improvement_n of_o man_n natural_a ability_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o moral_a virtue_n through_o the_o application_n of_o outward_a mean_n unto_o their_o mind_n and_o understanding_n conduct_v and_o persuade_v thereunto_o they_o must_v be_v grant_v to_o be_v obscure_a beyond_o those_o of_o any_o other_o writer_n whatsoever_o as_o some_o have_v not_o fear_v already_o to_o publish_v unto_o the_o world_n concern_v the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n but_o so_o long_o as_o we_o can_v obtain_v a_o acknowledgement_n from_o man_n that_o they_o be_v true_a and_o in_o any_o sense_n the_o word_n of_o god_n we_o doubt_v not_o but_o to_o evince_v that_o the_o thing_n intend_v in_o they_o be_v clear_o and_o
of_o our_o nature_n and_o have_v we_o continue_v in_o that_o state_n the_o same_o image_n of_o god_n shall_v have_v be_v communicate_v by_o natural_a propagation_n but_o since_o the_o fall_n and_o entrance_n of_o sin_n god_n no_o more_o communicate_v holiness_n unto_o any_o by_o way_n of_o nature_n or_o natural_a propagation_n for_o if_o he_o do_v so_o there_o will_v be_v no_o necessity_n that_o every_o one_o who_o be_v bear_v must_v be_v bear_v again_o before_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n as_o our_o saviour_n affirm_v there_o be_v joh._n 3._o 3_o for_o he_o may_v have_v grace_n and_o holiness_n from_o his_o first_o nativity_n nor_o can_v it_o be_v say_v of_o believer_n that_o they_o be_v bear_v not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n john_n 1._o 13._o for_o grace_n may_v be_v propagate_v unto_o they_o by_o those_o natural_a mean_n it_o be_v the_o old_a pelagian_a figment_n that_o what_o we_o have_v by_o nature_n we_o have_v by_o grace_n because_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o nature_n so_o he_o be_v as_o it_o be_v pure_a but_o it_o be_v our_o own_o as_o it_o be_v corrupt_a and_o what_o we_o have_v thereby_o we_o have_v of_o ourselves_o in_o contradiction_n to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o we_o have_v nothing_o else_o by_o natural_a propagation_n sect._n 65_o 3_o god_n communicate_v nothing_o in_o a_o way_n of_o grace_n unto_o any_o but_o in_o and_o by_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o mediator_n and_o head_n of_o the_o church_n john_n 1._o 18._o in_o the_o old_a creation_n all_o thing_n be_v make_v by_o the_o eternal_a word_n the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n as_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n joh._n 1._o 3_o col._n 1._o 16._o there_o be_v no_o immediate_a emanation_n of_o divine_a power_n from_o the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n for_o the_o production_n of_o all_o or_o any_o create_a being_n but_o in_o and_o by_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n their_o wisdom_n and_o power_n be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o as_o act_v in_o he_o and_o the_o supportation_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o course_n of_o divine_a providence_n be_v his_o immediate_a work_n also_o whence_o he_o be_v say_v to_o uphold_v all_o thing_n with_o the_o word_n of_o his_o power_n heb._n 1._o 3._o and_o so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o new_a creation_n with_o respect_n unto_o his_o person_n as_o mediator_n therein_o be_v he_o the_o image_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n the_o first-born_a of_o every_o creature_n have_v the_o preeminence_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o he_o be_v before_o all_o thing_n and_o by_o he_o all_o thing_n consist_v col._n 1._o 15_o 17_o 18._o in_o the_o raise_n of_o the_o whole_a new_a creation_n which_o be_v by_o a_o new_a spiritual_a life_n and_o holiness_n communicate_v unto_o all_o the_o part_n of_o it_o the_o work_n be_v carry_v on_o immediate_o by_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n the_o mediator_n and_o none_o have_v any_o share_n therein_o but_o what_o be_v receive_v and_o derive_v from_o he_o this_o be_v plain_o assert_v ephes._n 2._o 10._o so_o the_o apostle_n dispose_v of_o this_o matter_n the_o head_n of_o every_o man_n be_v christ_n and_o the_o head_n of_o christ_n be_v god_n 1_o cor._n 11._o 3._o which_o be_v so_o in_o respect_n of_o influence_n as_o well_o as_o of_o rule_n as_o god_n do_v not_o immediate_o govern_v the_o church_n but_o in_o and_o by_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n who_o he_o have_v give_v to_o be_v head_n over_o all_o thing_n thereunto_o so_o neither_o do_v he_o administer_v any_o grace_n or_o holiness_n unto_o any_o but_o in_o the_o same_o order_n for_o the_o head_n of_o every_o man_n be_v christ_n and_o the_o head_n of_o christ_n be_v god_n sect._n 66_o 4_o god_n do_v work_v real_a effectual_a sanctify_a grace_n spiritual_a strength_n and_o holiness_n in_o believer_n yea_o that_o grace_n whereby_o they_o be_v enable_v to_o believe_v and_o be_v make_v holy_a and_o do_v real_o sanctify_v they_o more_o and_o more_o that_o they_o may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a to_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n this_o have_v be_v so_o full_o confirm_v in_o the_o whole_a of_o what_o have_v be_v discourse_v both_o concern_v regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n as_o that_o it_o must_v not_o be_v here_o again_o insist_v on_o wherefore_o all_o this_o grace_n according_a unto_o the_o former_a assertion_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o through_o and_o by_o christ_n and_o no_o otherwise_o second_o whatever_o be_v wrought_v in_o believer_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v in_o their_o union_n to_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o immediate_a efficient_a cause_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holiness_n i_o have_v sufficient_o prove_v already_o unto_o they_o to_o who_o any_o thing_n in_o this_o kind_n will_v be_v sufficient_a now_o the_o end_n why_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v send_v and_o consequent_o of_o all_o that_o he_o do_v as_o he_o be_v so_o send_v be_v to_o glorify_v christ_n and_o this_o he_o do_v by_o receive_v from_o christ_n and_o communicate_v thereof_o unto_o other_o joh._n 16._o 13_o 14_o 15._o and_o there_o be_v two_o work_n of_o this_o kind_n which_o he_o have_v to_o do_v and_o do_v effect_n 1._o to_o unite_v we_o to_o christ_n and_o 2._o to_o communicate_v all_o grace_n unto_o we_o from_o christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o that_o union_n 1_o by_o he_o be_v we_o unite_v unto_o christ_n that_o be_v his_o person_n and_o not_o a_o light_n within_o we_o as_o some_o think_v nor_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o other_o with_o a_o equal_a folly_n seem_v to_o imagine_v it_o be_v by_o the_o doctrine_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o we_o be_v unite_v but_o it_o be_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n whereunto_o we_o be_v unite_v for_o he_o that_o be_v join_v unto_o the_o lord_n be_v one_o spirit_n 1_o cor._n 6._o 17._o because_o by_o that_o one_o spirit_n he_o be_v join_v unto_o he_o for_o by_o one_o spirit_n we_o be_v all_o baptize_v into_o one_o body_n 1_o cor._n 12._o 13._o implant_v into_o the_o body_n and_o unite_v unto_o the_o head_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v none_o of_o he_o rom._n 8._o 9_o we_o be_v therefore_o he_o that_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o by_o a_o participation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o hereby_o christ_n himself_o be_v in_o we_o for_o jesus_n christ_n be_v in_o we_o except_o we_o be_v reprobate_n 2_o cor._n 13._o 5._o that_o be_v he_o be_v in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o rom._n 8._o 9_o 11._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 19_o it_o may_v therefore_o be_v inquire_v whether_o we_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o gospel_n from_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n or_o no._n and_o this_o be_v the_o enquiry_n which_o nothing_o but_o the_o extreme_a ignorance_n or_o impudence_n of_o some_o can_v render_v seasonable_a or_o tolerable_a see_v former_o no_o christian_a ever_o doubt_v of_o it_o nor_o be_v he_o so_o now_o who_o do_v disbelieve_v it_o it_o be_v true_a we_o receive_v he_o by_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o gospel_n gal._n 3._o 2._o but_o it_o be_v no_o less_o true_a that_o we_o receive_v he_o immediate_o from_o the_o person_n of_o christ._n for_o no_o other_o reason_n be_v he_o call_v so_o frequent_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o he_o give_v send_v bestow_v or_o communicate_v he_o receive_v of_o the_o father_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o shed_v he_o forth_o act_n 2._o 33._o sect._n 7_o but_o it_o may_v be_v say_v that_o if_o hereby_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n namely_o by_o his_o spirit_n than_o we_o must_v be_v holy_a and_o obedient_a before_o we_o so_o receive_v he_o wherein_o our_o union_n do_v consist_v for_o certain_o christ_n do_v not_o unite_v ungodly_a and_o impure_a sinner_n unto_o himself_o which_o will_v be_v the_o great_a dishonour_n unto_o he_o imaginable_a we_o must_v therefore_o be_v holy_a obedient_a and_o like_v unto_o christ_n before_o we_o can_v be_v unite_v unto_o he_o and_o so_o consequent_o before_o we_o receive_v his_o spirit_n if_o thereby_o we_o be_v unite_v to_o he_o an._n 1._o if_o this_o be_v so_o then_o indeed_o be_v we_o not_o behold_v in_o the_o least_o unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o be_v holy_a and_o obedient_a and_o like_a to_o christ._n for_o he_o that_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v unite_v unto_o he_o and_o he_o who_o be_v unite_v to_o he_o have_v his_o spirit_n and_o none_o else_o whatever_o therefore_o be_v in_o any_o man_n of_o holiness_n
the_o deed_n of_o the_o flesh._n it_o be_v we_o that_o be_v to_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o flesh_n it_o be_v our_o duty_n but_o of_o ourselves_o we_o can_v do_v it_o it_o must_v be_v do_v in_o or_o by_o the_o spirit_n whether_o we_o take_v the_o spirit_n here_o for_o the_o person_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o context_n seem_v to_o require_v or_o take_v it_o for_o the_o gracious_a principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n in_o the_o renovation_n of_o our_o nature_n not_o the_o spirit_n himself_o but_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v all_o one_o as_o to_o our_o purpose_n the_o work_n be_v take_v from_o our_o own_o natural_a power_n or_o ability_n and_o resolve_v into_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n sect._n 16_o and_o that_o we_o go_v no_o further_o for_o the_o proof_n of_o our_o assertion_n it_o may_v suffice_v to_o observe_v that_o the_o confirmation_n of_o it_o be_v the_o principal_a design_n of_o the_o apostle_n from_o the_o second_o verse_n of_o that_o chapter_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o 13_o the_o that_o the_o power_n and_o reign_n of_o sin_n its_o interest_n and_o prevalency_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o believer_n be_v weaken_v impair_v and_o final_o destroy_v so_o as_o that_o all_o the_o pernicious_a consequence_n of_o it_o shall_v be_v avoid_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o these_o thing_n can_v no_o otherwise_o be_v effect_v he_o both_o affirm_v and_o prove_v at_o large_a in_o the_o forego_n chapter_n from_o the_o 7_o the_o verse_n unto_o the_o end_n he_o declare_v the_o nature_n property_n and_o efficacy_n of_o indwelling_a sin_n as_o the_o remainder_n of_o it_o do_v still_o abide_v in_o believer_n and_o whereas_o a_o twofold_a conclusion_n may_v be_v make_v from_o the_o description_n he_o give_v of_o the_o power_n and_o act_n of_o this_o sin_n or_o a_o double_a question_n arise_v unto_o the_o great_a disconsolation_n of_o believer_n he_o do_v in_o this_o chapter_n remove_v they_o both_o manifest_v that_o 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we_o under_o its_o dominion_n unto_o our_o everlasting_a ruin_n both_o these_o conclusion_n the_o apostle_n obviate_v in_o this_o chapter_n or_o remove_v they_o if_o lay_v as_o objection_n against_o what_o he_o have_v deliver_v and_o this_o he_o do_v sect._n 17_o 1_o by_o a_o tacit_fw-la concession_n that_o they_o will_v both_o of_o they_o be_v find_v true_a towards_o all_o who_o live_v and_o die_v under_o the_o law_n without_o a_o interest_n in_o jesus_n christ._n for_o affirm_v that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n he_o grant_v that_o those_o who_o be_v not_o so_o can_v avoid_v it_o such_o be_v the_o gild_n of_o this_o sin_n and_o such_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o all_o in_o whosoever_o it_o abide_v that_o it_o make_v they_o obnoxious_a unto_o condemnation_n but_o 2_o there_o be_v a_o deliverance_n from_o this_o condemnation_n and_o from_o all_o liableness_n thereunto_o by_o free_a justification_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n v_o 1._o for_o those_o who_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o he_o and_o be_v make_v partaker_n thereof_o although_o sin_n may_v grieve_v they_o trouble_n and_o perplex_v they_o and_o by_o its_o deceit_n and_o violence_n cause_v they_o to_o contract_v much_o gild_n in_o their_o surprisal_n yet_o they_o need_v not_o despond_v or_o be_v utter_o cast_v down_o there_o be_v a_o stable_a ground_n of_o consolation_n provide_v for_o they_o in_o that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 3_o that_o none_o may_v abuse_v this_o consolation_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o countenance_v themselves_o unto_o a_o continuance_n in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n he_o give_v a_o limitation_n of_o the_o subject_n unto_o who_o it_o do_v belong_v namely_o all_o they_o and_o only_o they_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n v_o 1._o as_o for_o those_o who_o give_v up_o themselves_o unto_o the_o conduct_n of_o this_o principle_n of_o indwelling_a sin_n who_o comply_v with_o its_o motion_n and_o inclination_n be_v act_v whole_o by_o its_o power_n let_v they_o neither_o flatter_v nor_o deceive_v themselves_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o christ_n nor_o the_o gospel_n to_o free_v they_o from_o condemnation_n it_o be_v they_o only_o who_o give_v up_o themselves_o to_o the_o conduct_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n that_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o this_o privilege_n 4_o as_o to_o the_o other_o conclusion_n take_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o power_n and_o prevalency_n of_o this_o principle_n of_o sin_n he_o prevent_v or_o remove_v it_o by_o a_o full_a discovery_n how_o and_o by_o what_o mean_v that_o power_n of_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o break_v its_o strength_n abate_v its_o prevalency_n disappoint_v and_o its_o self_n destroy_v as_o that_o we_o need_v not_o fear_v the_o consequent_n of_o it_o before_o mention_v but_o rather_o may_v secure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o death_n thereof_o and_o not_o that_o the_o death_n of_o our_o soul_n now_o this_o be_v say_v he_o by_o the_o law_n or_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n v_o 2._o and_o thereon_o he_o proceed_v to_o declare_v that_o it_o be_v by_o the_o effectual_a work_n of_o this_o spirit_n in_o we_o alone_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v this_o spiritual_a adversary_n this_o be_v sufficient_o evident_a it_o remain_v only_o that_o we_o declare_v the_o way_n and_o manner_n how_o he_o produce_v this_o effect_n of_o his_o grace_n sect._n 18_o 1_o the_o foundation_n of_o all_o mortification_n of_o sin_n be_v from_o the_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o we_o he_o dwell_v in_o the_o person_n of_o believer_n as_o in_o his_o temple_n and_o so_o he_o prepare_v it_o for_o himself_o those_o defilement_n or_o pollution_n which_o render_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n unmeet_a habitation_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v all_o of_o they_o consist_v in_o sin_n inherent_a and_o its_o effect_n these_o therefore_o he_o will_v remove_v and_o subdue_v that_o he_o may_v dwell_v in_o we_o suitable_o unto_o his_o holiness_n rom._n 8._o 11._o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n by_o his_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o you_o our_o mortal_a body_n be_v our_o body_n as_o obnoxious_a unto_o death_n by_o reason_n of_o sin_n as_o v_o 10._o and_o the_o quicken_a of_o these_o mortal_a body_n be_v their_o be_v free_v from_o the_o principle_n of_o sin_n or_o death_n and_o its_o power_n by_o a_o contrary_a principle_n of_o life_n and_o righteousness_n it_o be_v the_o free_n of_o we_o from_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o we_o may_v be_v in_o the_o spirit_n v_o 9_o and_o by_o what_o mean_n be_v this_o effect_v it_o be_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a that_o be_v of_o the_o father_n which_o also_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n v_o 9_o for_o he_o be_v equal_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n and_o he_o be_v describe_v by_o this_o periphrasis_n both_o because_o there_o be_v a_o similitude_n between_o that_o work_n as_o to_o its_o greatness_n and_o power_n which_o god_n wrought_v in_o christ_n when_o he_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o what_o he_o work_v in_o believer_n in_o their_o sanctification_n ephes._n 1._o 19_o 20._o and_o because_o this_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ._n but_o under_o what_o especial_a consideration_n do_v he_o effect_v this_o work_n of_o mortify_a sin_n in_o we_o it_o be_v as_o
16._o and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o all_o other_o duty_n whatever_o sect._n 12_o it_o be_v certain_a therefore_o that_o whereas_o god_n be_v holy_a if_o we_o be_v not_o so_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o design_n or_o intend_v to_o perform_v towards_o he_o be_v everlasting_o lose_v as_o unto_o their_o proper_a ends._n for_o there_o be_v no_o intercourse_n nor_o communion_n between_o light_n and_o darkness_n god_n be_v light_a and_o in_o he_o be_v no_o darkness_n at_o all_o and_o if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o he_o and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n as_o all_o unholy_a person_n do_v we_o lie_v and_o do_v not_o the_o truth_n but_o if_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n we_o have_v fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o and_o true_o our_o fellowship_n be_v with_o the_o father_n and_o with_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 6_o 7._o v._n 3._o now_o what_o man_n that_o shall_v consider_v this_o unless_o he_o be_v infatuate_v will_v for_o the_o love_n of_o any_o one_o sin_n or_o out_o of_o conformity_n to_o the_o world_n or_o any_o other_o thing_n whereby_o the_o essence_n and_o truth_n of_o holiness_n be_v impeach_v utter_o lose_v and_o forfeit_v all_o the_o benefit_n and_o fruit_n of_o all_o those_o duty_n wherein_o perhaps_o he_o have_v labour_v and_o which_o he_o have_v it_o may_v be_v be_v at_o no_o small_a charge_n withal_o but_o yet_o this_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o all_o man_n who_o come_v short_a in_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v essential_o necessary_a unto_o universal_a holiness_n all_o they_o do_v all_o they_o suffer_v all_o the_o pain_n they_o take_v in_o and_o about_o religious_a duty_n all_o their_o compliance_n with_o conviction_n and_o what_o they_o do_v therein_o within_o door_n and_o without_o be_v all_o lose_v as_o unto_o the_o great_a end_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o their_o own_o eternal_a blessedness_n as_o sure_a as_o god_n be_v holy_a sect._n 13_o 3_o it_o arise_v from_o a_o respect_n unto_o our_o future_a everlasting_a enjoyment_n of_o he_o this_o be_v out_o utmost_a end_n which_o if_o we_o come_v short_a of_o life_n itself_o be_v the_o great_a loss_n better_a ten_o thousand_o time_n we_o have_v never_o be_v for_o without_o it_o a_o continuance_n in_o everlasting_a misery_n be_v inseparable_a from_o our_o state_n and_o condition_n now_o this_o be_v never_o attainable_a by_o any_o unholy_a person_n follow_v holiness_n say_v our_o apostle_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v god_n for_o it_o be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n only_o that_o shall_v see_v god_n matth._n 5._o 8._o it_o be_v hereby_o that_o we_o be_v make_v meet_v for_o the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n col._n 1._o 12._o neither_o can_v we_o attain_v it_o before_o we_o be_v thus_o make_v meet_v for_o it_o no_o unclean_a thing_n nothing_o that_o defile_v or_o be_v defile_v shall_v ever_o be_v bring_v into_o the_o glorious_a presence_n of_o this_o holy_a god_n there_o be_v no_o imagination_n wherewith_o mankind_n be_v besot_v more_o foolish_a none_o so_o pernicious_a as_o this_o that_o person_n not_o purify_v not_o sanctify_v not_o make_v holy_a in_o this_o life_n shall_v afterward_o be_v take_v into_o that_o state_n of_o blessedness_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n there_o can_v be_v no_o thought_n more_o reproachful_a to_o his_o glory_n nor_o more_o inconsistent_a with_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o for_o neither_o can_v such_o person_n enjoy_v he_o nor_o will_v god_n himself_o be_v a_o reward_n unto_o they_o they_o can_v have_v nothing_o whereby_o they_o shall_v adhere_v unto_o he_o as_o their_o chief_a good_a nor_o can_v see_v any_o thing_n in_o he_o that_o shall_v give_v they_o rest_n or_o satisfaction_n nor_o can_v there_o be_v any_o medium_fw-la whereby_o god_n shall_v communicate_v himself_o unto_o they_o suppose_v they_o to_o contue_n thus_o unholy_a as_o all_o must_v do_v who_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o life_n in_o that_o condition_n holiness_n indeed_o be_v perfect_v in_o heaven_n but_o the_o beginning_n of_o it_o be_v inviolable_o and_o unalterable_o confine_v to_o this_o world_n and_o where_o this_o fail_v no_o hand_n shall_v be_v put_v unto_o that_o work_n unto_o eternity_n all_o unholy_a person_n therefore_o who_o seed_n and_o refresh_v themselves_o with_o hope_n of_o heaven_n and_o eternity_n do_v it_o mere_o on_o false_a notion_n of_o god_n and_o blessedness_n whereby_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o heaven_n be_v a_o place_n where_o as_o well_o they_o will_v not_o be_v as_o they_o can_v be_v in_o itself_o it_o be_v neither_o desire_v by_o they_o nor_o fit_a for_o they_o he_o that_o have_v this_o hope_n indeed_o that_o he_o shall_v see_v god_n purify_v himself_o even_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a 1_o joh._n 3._o 2._o 3._o there_o be_v therefore_o a_o manifold_a necessity_n of_o holiness_n impress_v on_o we_o from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o god_n who_o we_o serve_v and_o hope_v to_o enjoy_v which_o be_v holy_a sect._n 14_o i_o can_v pass_v over_o this_o consideration_n without_o make_v some_o especial_a improvement_n of_o it_o we_o have_v see_v how_o all_o our_o concernment_n and_o interest_n in_o god_n both_o here_o and_o hereafter_o do_v depend_v on_o our_o being_n holy_a they_o invent_v a_o very_a effectual_a mean_n for_o the_o prejudice_a yea_o indeed_o a_o fatal_a engine_n for_o the_o ruin_n of_o true_a holiness_n in_o the_o world_n who_o build_v it_o on_o no_o other_o bottom_n nor_o press_v it_o on_o any_o other_o motive_n but_o that_o the_o act_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o be_v meritorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o whether_o this_o be_v believe_v and_o comply_v withal_o or_o not_o true_a holiness_n be_v ruin_v if_o no_o other_o more_o effectual_a reason_n be_v substitute_v in_o its_o room_n reject_v this_o motive_n and_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o it_o which_o i_o be_o persuade_v have_v real_o take_v place_n in_o many_o who_o be_v teach_v that_o good_a deed_n be_v not_o meritorious_a have_v conclude_v they_o useless_a comply_v with_o it_o and_o you_o destroy_v he_o nature_n of_o true_a holiness_n and_o turn_v all_o the_o pretend_a duty_n of_o it_o into_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a pride_n and_o blind_a superstition_n but_o we_o see_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o with_o respect_n unto_o god_n have_v other_o foundation_n suit_v unto_o and_o consistent_a with_o the_o grace_n and_o love_n and_o mercy_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o we_o shall_v full_o show_v in_o our_o progress_n that_o there_o be_v not_o one_o motive_n unto_o it_o that_o be_v of_o any_o real_a force_n or_o efficacy_n but_o perfect_o complye_v with_o the_o whole_a doctrine_n of_o the_o free_a undeserved_a grace_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o by_o jesus_n christ_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o of_o they_o which_o give_v the_o least_o countenance_n unto_o any_o thing_n of_o worth_n in_o ourselves_o as_o from_o ourselves_o or_o that_o shall_v take_v we_o off_o from_o a_o absolute_a and_o universal_a dependence_n on_o christ_n for_o life_n and_o salvation_n but_o yet_o such_o they_o be_v as_o render_v it_o as_o necessary_a unto_o we_o to_o be_v holy_a that_o be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v as_o to_o be_v justify_v he_o that_o think_v to_o please_v god_n and_o to_o come_v to_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o he_o without_o holiness_n make_v he_o a_o unholy_a god_n put_v the_o high_a indignity_n and_o dishonour_v imaginable_a upon_o he_o god_n deliver_v poor_a sinner_n from_o this_o deceit_n there_o be_v no_o remedy_n you_o must_v leave_v your_o sin_n or_o your_o god_n you_o may_v as_o easy_o reconcile_v heaven_n and_o hell_n the_o one_o remain_v heaven_n and_o the_o other_o hell_n as_o easy_o take_v away_o all_o difference_n between_o light_n and_o darkness_n good_a and_o evil_a as_o procure_v acceptance_n for_o unholy_a person_n with_o our_o god_n some_o live_v without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n whether_o they_o have_v any_o notion_n of_o his_o be_v or_o no_o be_v not_o material_a they_o live_v without_o any_o regard_n unto_o he_o either_o as_o unto_o his_o present_a rule_n over_o they_o or_o his_o future_a disposal_n of_o they_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n if_o holiness_n both_o name_n and_o thing_n be_v universal_o despise_v by_o these_o person_n their_o design_n be_v to_o serve_v their_o lust_n to_o the_o utmost_a and_o immerse_v themselves_o in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n without_o once_o take_v god_n into_o their_o thought_n they_o can_v do_v no_o otherwise_o but_o for_o man_n who_o live_v under_o some_o constant_a sense_n of_o god_n and_o a_o eternal_a accountableness_n unto_o he_o and_o thereon_o do_v many_o thing_n he_o require_v and_o abstain_v from_o many_o sin_n that_o their_o inclination_n and_o opportunity_n will_v suggest_v
51_o 14_o religion_n in_o the_o papacy_n wherein_o it_o consist_v 333_o 13_o the_o only_a remedy_n against_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n 399_o effect_n of_o the_o remainder_n of_o sin_n in_o believer_n 429_o 26_o renovation_n of_o the_o mind_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 282_o 53_o renovation_n of_o the_o will_v wherein_o it_o consist_v 284_o 55_o renovation_n of_o our_o nature_n the_o foundation_n of_o spiritual_a purification_n 383_o renovation_n of_o our_o nature_n how_o the_o foundation_n of_o right_n and_o title_n to_o all_o other_o thing_n 509_o 18_o renovation_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n the_o only_a cure_n of_o the_o vanity_n disorder_n and_o misery_n of_o our_o soul_n 568_o 7_o reparation_n of_o our_o nature_n wherein_o it_o do_v consist_v 366_o representation_n of_o new_a object_n unto_o the_o rational_a faculty_n of_o christ._n 138_o 3_o false_a representation_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n 495_o 38_o all_o 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of_o he_o not_o to_o be_v absolute_o free_a nay_o it_o prove_v the_o contrary_a it_o be_v gratia_n indebita_fw-la undeserved_a grace_n that_o be_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o prayer_n and_o god_n by_o these_o encourage_n promise_v do_v not_o abridge_v the_o liberty_n of_o his_o own_o will_n nor_o derogate_v from_o the_o freedom_n of_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n but_o only_o direct_v we_o into_o the_o way_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o unto_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o advantage_n and_o this_o also_o belong_v unto_o the_o order_n of_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o we_o this_o very_a pray_v for_o the_o spirit_n be_v a_o duty_n which_o we_o can_v perform_v without_o his_o assistance_n for_o no_o man_n can_v call_v jesus_n lord_n but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1_o cor._n 12._o 3._o he_o help_v we_o as_o a_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n to_o pray_v for_o he_o as_o a_o spirit_n of_o joy_n and_o 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their_o own_o soul_n so_o do_v they_o who_o pprophecy_n and_o cast_v out_o devil_n by_o his_o power_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o yet_o continue_v worker_n of_o iniquity_n be_v reject_v at_o the_o last_o day_n matth._n 7._o 22_o 23._o thus_o it_o be_v with_o all_o who_o receive_v his_o gift_n only_o without_o his_o grace_n to_o sanctify_v their_o person_n and_o their_o gift_n and_o this_o whether_o they_o be_v ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a but_o this_o be_v only_o by_o accident_n there_o be_v no_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o be_v good_a in_o its_o own_o nature_n tend_v to_o a_o good_a end_n and_o be_v proper_a for_o the_o good_a and_o advantage_n of_o they_o by_o who_o it_o be_v