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appease_v my_o sin_n expiate_v my_o peace_n make_v and_o my_o enemy_n vanquish_v it_o revive_v my_o spirit_n and_o refresh_v i_o more_o than_o comparison_n can_v express_v more_o than_o any_o can_v apprehend_v but_o thây_o that_o feel_v the_o like_a o_o praise_v the_o lord_n with_o i_o and_o let_v we_o magnify_v his_o name_n together_o we_o shall_v have_v think_v it_o a_o great_a felicity_n to_o have_v behold_v the_o glory_n of_o jesus_n at_o a_o distance_n but_o he_o have_v now_o send_v he_o home_o to_o our_o heart_n wherefore_o we_o will_v declare_v his_o mercy_n for_o ever_o amen_o haleluia_o §_o 4._o and_o do_v assure_v we_o thereby_o of_o thy_o favour_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o when_o st._n john_n be_v to_o introduce_v the_o institution_n of_o this_o sacrament_n he_o do_v it_o with_o this_o preface_n chap._n 13.1_o have_v love_v his_o own_o he_o love_v they_o to_o the_o end_n or_o as_o the_o word_n rather_o signify_v theophylac_n signify_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d johan_n 13.1_o i_o e._n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d theophylac_n he_o love_v they_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n intimate_v that_o this_o holy_a communion_n be_v design_v as_o a_o testimony_n that_o he_o love_v we_o with_o a_o most_o perfect_a love_n and_o there_o be_v many_o consideration_n which_o do_v most_o clear_o show_v this_o to_o be_v a_o assure_a pledge_n of_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n unto_o we_o 1._o if_o we_o consider_v it_o only_o as_o a_o feast_n it_o have_v always_o be_v a_o token_n of_o great_a respect_n and_o a_o symbol_n of_o entire_a friendship_n to_o admit_v especial_o our_o inferior_n to_o our_o table_n philo._n table_n mensae_n ejusdem_fw-la particeps_fw-la quod_fw-la magnum_fw-la amicitiae_fw-la symbolum_fw-la olim_fw-la creditum_fw-la grotius_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ·_o philo._n thus_o david_n express_v his_o kindness_n unto_o mephibosheth_n 2_o sam._n 9.7_o and_o joseph_n to_o his_o estrange_a brethren_n gen._n 43.25_o and_o no_o man_n willing_o eat_v with_o those_o who_o person_n or_o manner_n he_o dislike_v gen._n 43.32_o beside_o feast_n have_v be_v esteem_v a_o mean_n to_o reconcile_v those_o who_o have_v be_v at_o variance_n whence_o it_o be_v a_o proverb_n in_o ben-syra_n spread_v the_o table_n and_o the_o contention_n will_v cease_v and_o be_v it_o not_o matter_n of_o unspeakable_a joy_n to_o we_o who_o be_v enemy_n rebel_n and_o condemn_v wretch_n to_o be_v thus_o invite_v to_o feast_v with_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n can_v we_o have_v a_o plain_a symbol_n of_o his_o favour_n than_o thus_o to_o be_v treat_v as_o his_o dear_a friend_n 2._o but_o it_o be_v not_o a_o ordinary_a feast_n for_o it_o be_v a_o feast_n upon_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o great_a sin-offering_a now_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a of_o old_a for_o any_o 44._o any_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ·_o porph._n de_fw-mi abst_fw-ge l._n 4._o sect._n 44._o to_o taste_v of_o the_o expiatory_a sacrifice_n because_o those_o offering_n can_v not_o whole_o abolish_v sin_n nor_o remove_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n he_o be_v not_o so_o perfect_o reconcile_v by_o they_o as_o to_o give_v back_o the_o offerer_n any_o part_n on_o which_o they_o may_v feast_v with_o he_o but_o by_o the_o perfect_a oblation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o divine_a justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o therefore_o the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v by_o god_n give_v back_o to_o we_o in_o sacrament_n that_o we_o may_v eat_v thereof_o before_o he_o and_o thereby_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o will_v remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o but_o this_o be_v more_o large_o describe_v by_o other_o 3._o it_o will_v further_o appear_v to_o be_v a_o pledge_n of_o god_n infinite_a love_n to_o we_o if_o we_o consider_v who_o it_o be_v that_o in_o this_o holy_a rite_n he_o give_v to_o we_o even_o jesus_n christ_n his_o dear_o belove_a son_n may_v we_o not_o say_v as_o god_n to_o abraham_n gen._n 22.12_o now_o know_v we_o that_o thou_o love_v we_o because_o thou_o have_v not_o withhold_v thy_o son_n thy_o only_a son_n from_o we_o and_o just_o may_v we_o argue_v with_o st._n paul_n rom._n 8.32_o he_o that_o have_v give_v we_o his_o own_o son_n how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o also_o free_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n rom._n thing_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d chrysost_o in_o rom._n when_o he_o have_v give_v the_o great_a and_o best_a to_o we_o to_o make_v we_o his_o friend_n shall_v he_o deny_v we_o any_o lesser_a matter_n when_o we_o be_v reconcile_v we_o may_v be_v confident_a there_o be_v nothing_o which_o god_n value_v more_o high_o than_o his_o own_o dear_a son_n and_o that_o his_o design_n in_o give_v he_o to_o we_o in_o this_o sacrament_n be_v to_o be_v a_o testimony_n how_o infinite_o he_o love_v we_o and_o how_o earnest_o he_o desire_v our_o salvation_n 4._o that_o which_o add_v weight_n to_o all_o the_o former_a be_v the_o consideration_n of_o the_o giver_n who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o truth_n and_o be_v most_o sincere_a in_o all_o his_o deal_n with_o we_o so_o that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o all_o imaginable_a reality_n on_o his_o part_n and_o now_o how_o shall_v it_o fill_v our_o mind_n with_o joy_n that_o we_o have_v such_o a_o pledge_n of_o his_o favour_n 15._o favour_n non_fw-la tam_fw-la dono_fw-la lata_fw-la est_fw-la quam_fw-la abs_fw-la te_fw-la datum_fw-la id_fw-la verò_fw-la triumphant_a serió_n terent._n eun._n 3.11_o at_o illa_fw-la quanto_fw-la gratiora_fw-la sunt_fw-la quantoque_fw-la in_o partem_fw-la interiorem_fw-la animi_fw-la descendunt_fw-la cum_fw-la delectant_fw-la cogitantem_fw-la magis_fw-la à _fw-la quo_fw-la quà m_fw-la quid_fw-la acceperit_fw-la sen._n de_fw-fr ben_fw-mi l._n 1._o sect._n 15._o who_o be_v almighty_a in_o power_n and_o govern_v all_o the_o world_n who_o goodness_n fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o joy_n be_v the_o gift_n never_o so_o mean_a that_o be_v bestow_v in_o token_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o goodness_n it_o ought_v to_o be_v esteem_v above_o all_o thing_n therefore_o let_v we_o thus_o acknowledge_v our_o gratitude_n for_o so_o excellent_a a_o gift_n upon_o so_o bless_v a_o account_n from_o so_o glorious_a a_o majesty_n a_o act_n of_o acknowledgement_n part._n i._n there_o be_v many_o o_o lord_n who_o be_v most_o importunate_a to_o obtain_v thy_o favour_n and_o unquiet_a till_o they_o receive_v some_o testimony_n thereof_o and_o yet_o when_o their_o desire_n be_v grant_v they_o be_v unmoved_a and_o ingrateful_a but_o i_o will_v endeavour_v to_o praise_v thou_o as_o hearty_o for_o these_o manifestoes_fw-it of_o thy_o love_n as_o i_o desire_v they_o fervent_o i_o acknowledge_v therefore_o that_o i_o be_o full_a of_o wonder_n to_o find_v myself_o honour_v with_o the_o high_a privilege_n and_o remark_v with_o the_o most_o illustrious_a signal_n of_o thy_o endear_n love_n i_o beg_v the_o mercy_n of_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n under_o thy_o table_n and_o behold_v thou_o have_v place_v i_o among_o thy_o servant_n and_o feed_v i_o with_o the_o choice_a of_o thy_o preparation_n thou_o have_v offer_v unto_o i_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n with_o all_o his_o merit_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v so_o great_a a_o assurance_n of_o thy_o good_a will_n towards_o i_o that_o it_o be_v folly_n and_o impudence_n to_o suspect_v it_o o_o lord_n thou_o have_v show_v this_o token_n upon_o i_o for_o good_a that_o all_o my_o enemy_n may_v see_v it_o and_o be_v ashamed_a for_o all_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n be_v confound_v to_o behold_v i_o a_o poor_a despise_a wretch_n who_o ruin_n they_o gape_v for_o every_o moment_n thus_o to_o be_v make_v a_o guest_n at_o thy_o table_n and_o treat_v as_o one_o of_o thy_o dear_a child_n or_o best_a belove_a friend_n i_o will_v not_o be_v proud_a of_o this_o honour_n because_o i_o do_v not_o deserve_v it_o but_o i_o will_v rejoice_v in_o it_o and_o bless_v thy_o name_n for_o it_o because_o it_o have_v revive_v my_o hope_n and_o cheer_v my_o droop_a soul_n and_o i_o be_o persuade_v this_o fresh_a testimony_n of_o thy_o favour_n shall_v engage_v i_o to_o love_v thou_o with_o a_o unalterable_a affection_n there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n i_o desire_v in_o comparison_n of_o thy_o love_n nor_o can_v i_o have_v wish_v a_o more_o certain_a pledge_n of_o it_o than_o thy_o son_n and_o my_o saviour_n welcome_o o_o my_o dear_a redeemer_n for_o thy_o own_o sake_n and_o thrice_o welcome_a as_o thou_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n love_n to_o i_o a_o miserable_a sinner_n i_o will_v acknowledge_v it_o with_o delight_n as_o i_o be_o able_a at_o present_a and_o my_o whole_a life_n hereafter_o shall_v show_v how_o deep_a a_o sense_n i_o have_v of_o this_o inestimable_a goodness_n and_o when_o life_n and_o breath_n do_v fail_v it_o
christ_n for_o its_o author_n than_o that_o divine_a prayer_n which_o owe_v its_o original_a to_o the_o same_o person_n the_o lord_n prayer_n must_v be_v the_o most_o proper_a introduction_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n it_o seem_v our_o saviour_n intend_v it_o shall_v be_v join_v to_o all_o our_o office_n of_o devotion_n because_o he_o usher_v it_o in_o with_o this_o injunction_n luke_n 11.2_o when_o you_o pray_v say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n in_o compliance_n wherewith_o as_o the_o church_n have_v again_o place_v it_o at_o the_o entrance_n into_o this_o service_n so_o let_v we_o repeat_v with_o a_o fresh_a devotion_n consider_v that_o these_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o son_n of_o cypr._n of_o agnoscat_fw-la pater_fw-la silij_fw-la verba_fw-la cypr._n god_n will_n if_o due_o repeat_v make_v way_n for_o the_o acceptance_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o petition_n and_o service_n and_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o can_v be_v more_o agreeable_o unite_v to_o the_o intercession_n of_o jâsus_n in_o heaven_n in_o this_o our_o great_a rite_n of_o supplication_n than_o that_o prayer_n which_o himself_o have_v indict_v so_o the_o form_n itself_o as_o the_o ancient_n do_v explain_v it_o do_v excellent_o agree_v theor._n agree_v oratio_fw-la illa_fw-la nihil_fw-la terrenum_fw-la habet_fw-la sed_fw-la omne_fw-la coelestia_fw-la &_o ad_fw-la animum_fw-la tendentia_fw-la s._n germ._n theor._n to_o this_o mystery_n wherefore_o pass_v by_o its_o analysis_n and_o discourse_n upon_o its_o several_a part_n which_o we_o have_v do_v before_o compan_n to_o the_o temple_n we_o shall_v now_o as_o more_o pertinent_a to_o this_o occasion_n by_o a_o brief_a paraphrase_n direct_v the_o pious_a soul_n how_o to_o apply_v it_o to_o the_o present_a duty_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n §_o 2._o we_o confess_v o_o lord_n we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o servant_n and_o yet_o desire_v so_o to_o be_v unite_v to_o thy_o son_n by_o faith_n and_o to_o one_o another_o by_o love_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v our_o father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n by_o the_o visible_a remembrance_n of_o who_o death_n on_o earth_n we_o set_v forth_o thy_o goodness_n which_v art_n in_o heaven_n and_o not_o to_o be_v see_v with_o mortal_a eye_n o_o let_v we_o so_o reverent_o celebrate_v this_o mystery_n that_o hallow_a and_o adore_v by_o we_o and_o all_o the_o world_n may_v âe_v thy_o name_n for_o the_o mercy_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o let_v we_o by_o this_o manifestation_n of_o our_o saviour_n love_n be_v win_v so_o full_o to_o thy_o obedience_n that_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n be_v set_v up_o in_o all_o our_o heart_n we_o may_v be_v ready_a against_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n come_v where_o these_o outward_a sign_n shall_v cease_v and_o we_o shall_v see_v thou_o face_n to_o face_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v this_o and_o every_o part_n of_o thy_o will_v be_v do_v with_o the_o like_a sincerity_n and_o devotion_n by_o we_o thy_o servants_z in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v by_o thy_o holy_a angel_n in_o heaven_n who_o be_v now_o attend_v upon_o and_o desirous_a to_o look_v into_o these_o mystery_n but_o since_o we_o want_v that_o immediate_a fruition_n of_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n which_o those_o bless_a spirit_n do_v enjoy_v give_v us_o at_o thy_o holy_a table_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o we_o âhis_fw-la day_n that_o bread_n of_o life_n the_o body_n of_o christ_n 6._o christ_n et_fw-la corpus_fw-la ejus_fw-la in_o pane_fw-la censetur_fw-la panem_fw-la enim_fw-la peti_fw-la mandat_fw-la quod_fw-la solùm_fw-la fidelibus_fw-la est_fw-la necessarium_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr orat._n ita_fw-la cypr._n &_o hieron_n in_o math._n 6._o etc._n etc._n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d theophil_n in_o math._n 6._o which_o be_v as_o necessary_a for_o our_o soul_n as_o our_o daily_o bread_n be_v for_o our_o bodily_a sustenance_n and_o since_o thou_o have_v admit_v we_o to_o feast_n upon_o the_o remainder_n of_o the_o great_a sin-offering_a be_v please_v by_o virtue_n of_o that_o expiation_n to_o pardon_n and_o forgive_v we_o full_o and_o free_o all_o our_o trespass_n against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n as_o we_o move_v by_o the_o experience_n of_o a_o great_a mercy_n in_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n do_v hearty_o forgive_v those_o that_o now_o or_o at_o any_o time_n in_o word_n or_o deed_n trespass_n against_o we_o final_o when_o with_o the_o expense_n of_o thy_o son_n blood_n thou_o have_v reconcile_v we_o to_o thyself_o and_o to_o one_o another_o let_v not_o the_o enemy_n renew_v the_o breach_n and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o evil_a circumstance_n lest_o we_o forget_v our_o vow_n shall_v comply_v and_o fall_v into_o temptation_n again_o and_o so_o provoke_v thy_o spirit_n to_o forsake_v we_o we_o be_v thy_o o_o lord_n leave_v we_o not_o but_o deliver_v we_o as_o member_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n from_o all_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o wicked_a one_o that_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o evil_n spiritual_a temporal_a and_o eternal_a and_o as_o a_o pledge_n thereof_o do_v thou_o in_o this_o sacrament_n to_o these_o petition_n set_v thy_o amen_o sect_n ii_o of_o the_o collect_n for_o purity_n §_o 1._o this_o ancient_n and_o devout_a collect_n be_v retain_v not_o without_o great_a prudence_n as_o be_v a_o most_o exact_a and_o compendious_a expression_n of_o our_o desire_n of_o purity_n nor_o can_v it_o be_v more_o convenient_o place_v since_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o excellent_a entrance_n for_o the_o communion_n office_n as_o the_o discourse_n will_v manifest_v but_o a_o very_a proper_a preface_n even_o when_o there_o be_v no_o sacrament_n to_o the_o rehearse_n of_o and_o examine_v our_o life_n by_o the_o ten_o commandment_n to_o which_o it_o be_v immediate_o prefix_v for_o if_o we_o hear_v the_o law_n with_o a_o impure_a heart_n sin_n will_v take_v occasion_n by_o spect._n by_o rom._n 7.8_o admonent_fw-la enim_fw-la saepe_fw-la dum_fw-la interdicuntur_fw-la cypr._n de_fw-fr spect._n the_o commandment_n to_o cause_v thought_n of_o desire_n after_o or_o delight_n in_o the_o very_a iniquity_n which_o be_v forbid_v and_o then_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a we_o shall_v hearty_o say_v lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n or_o incline_v our_o heart_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o we_o be_v oblige_v upon_o both_o account_n earnest_o to_o beg_v a_o pure_a heart_n and_o that_o we_o may_v do_v it_o with_o a_o more_o know_a devotion_n we_o shall_v open_v the_o particular_a form_n by_o the_o follow_a plain_a division_n discourse_n and_o paraphrase_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o collect_v for_o purity_n sect._n 2._o this_o collect_n have_v 3._o part_n 1._o the_o reason_n of_o the_o request_n god_n omniscience_n which_o be_v express_v 1_o affirmative_o almighty_a god_n unto_o who_o all_o heart_n be_v open_a all_o desire_v know_v 2._o negative_o from_o who_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v 2._o the_o request_n itself_o viz._n 1._o the_o matter_n of_o it_o cleanse_v the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n 2._o the_o mean_n by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n 3_o the_o end_n 1._o internal_a that_o we_o may_v perfect_o love_v thou_o 2._o external_n and_o worthy_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n 3._o the_o argument_n use_v to_o obtain_v it_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o collect_n for_o purity_n §_o 3._o almighty_a god_n unto_o who_o all_o heart_n be_v open_a all_o desire_v know_v and_o from_o who_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v of_o all_o the_o divine_a attribute_n there_o be_v none_o so_o likely_a to_o make_v we_o afraid_a in_o this_o our_o near_a approach_n to_o god_n of_o come_v with_o a_o unclean_a heart_n as_o his_o omnipotence_n and_o omniscience_n and_o these_o therefore_o be_v in_o scripture_n phrase_n here_o set_v before_o we_o to_o mind_v we_o that_o we_o scrutatur_fw-la we_o jerem._n 17.9_o psal_n 38_o 9_o cui_fw-la omnis_fw-la voluntas_fw-la loquor_fw-la missal_n rom._n psal_n 44.21_o job_n 42.2_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d petlaei_n versio_fw-la lit._n ex_fw-la heb._n 4.13_o allusio_fw-la ad_fw-la victimas_fw-la excoriatas_fw-la &_o suspensas_fw-la dum_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la exta_fw-la scrutatur_fw-la come_v before_o a_o almighty_a and_o all-seeing_a majesty_n so_o that_o if_o any_o wickedness_n be_v but_o imagine_v in_o the_o heart_n desire_v by_o the_o will_n or_o act_v by_o the_o hand_n in_o the_o dark_a night_n or_o most_o secret_a corner_n it_o be_v apparent_a to_o he_o and_o he_o will_v condemn_v we_o for_o it_o unless_o we_o first_o condemn_v our_o own_o self_n which_o consideration_n we_o may_v improve_v two_o way_n first_o to_o show_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v for_o we_o to_o labour_v for_o pure_a heart_n since_o we_o be_v about_o to_o draw_v near_o to_o he_o who_o be_v so_o able_a to_o punish_v and_o so_o sure_a to_o discover_v the_o most_o secret_a sin_n to_o who_o power_n all_o thing_n be_v subject_a and_o to_o who_o
have_v another_o opportunity_n but_o that_o thy_o next_o indictment_n may_v be_v in_o another_o world_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n that_o a_o all-seeing_a god_n will_v come_v in_o at_o this_o feast_n to_o inquire_v how_o faithful_o thou_o have_v perform_v this_o duty_n and_o then_o five_o set_v yourself_o serious_o to_o look_v over_o all_o the_o record_n of_o your_o memory_n and_o conscience_n call_v to_o mind_n all_o place_n you_o have_v be_v in_o all_o company_n and_o person_n with_o which_o you_o have_v converse_v reflect_v upon_o your_o design_n your_o business_n your_o pleasure_n and_o divertisement_n with_o all_o those_o circumstance_n which_o may_v represent_v unto_o you_o all_o your_o evil_a thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o may_v set_v before_o you_o all_o the_o good_a which_o you_o have_v omit_v and_o if_o any_o seem_v dubious_a rectis_fw-la quo_fw-la praetergressus_fw-la quid_fw-la factum_fw-la in_o tempore_fw-la quid_fw-la non_fw-la offensus_fw-la pravis_fw-la date_n palmam_fw-la &_o praemia_fw-la rectis_fw-la you_o must_v prove_v and_o try_v they_o lam._n 3.40_o that_o you_o may_v condemn_v they_o in_o your_o judgement_n as_o well_o as_o recollect_v they_o by_o your_o memory_n and_o do_v this_o as_o impartial_o as_o be_v possible_a judge_v the_o same_o of_o your_o own_o action_n as_o you_o will_v if_o they_o be_v do_v by_o the_o worst_a of_o your_o enemy_n for_o your_o better_a help_n wherein_o the_o follow_a table_n be_v contrive_v sect._n 6._o brief_a head_n of_o self-examination_n upon_o every_o one_o of_o the_o commandment_n i._o commandment_n §_o though_o i_o have_v not_o atheistical_o deny_v the_o be_v of_o god_n or_o wicked_o renounce_v he_o by_o apostasy_n yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o love_v desire_a and_o delight_v in_o other_o thing_n more_o than_o god_n §_o have_v i_o not_o fear_v man_n more_o than_o god_n and_o sin_v against_o he_o to_o avoid_v their_o displeasure_n or_o outward_a suffering_n §_o have_v i_o not_o trust_v in_o 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be_v unbecoming_a his_o divine_a nature_n §_o have_v i_o not_o fail_v in_o any_o of_o the_o part_n of_o religious_a worship_n §_o have_v i_o not_o either_o omit_v or_o slight_o perform_v morning_n and_o evening_n prayer_n and_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v indifferent_a and_o customary_a as_o to_o my_o come_n to_o the_o public_a worship_n §_o have_v i_o not_o behave_v myself_o there_o without_o reverence_n or_o devotion_n forget_v the_o presence_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n who_o i_o serve_v §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o design_n or_o carelessness_n neglect_v the_o lord_n supper_n or_o come_v to_o it_o ignorant_o rash_o and_o without_o preparation_n §_o have_v i_o not_o receive_v it_o irreverent_o and_o without_o spiritual_a affection_n or_o break_v the_o vow_n and_o promise_v i_o then_o make_v lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n iii_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v not_o open_o blaspheme_v the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n §_o have_v i_o not_o slight_o or_o irreverent_o mention_v his_o holy_a name_n or_o attribute_n §_o have_v i_o not_o profane_o jest_v upon_o or_o abuse_v his_o holy_a word_n §_o have_v i_o not_o violate_v holy_a place_n person_n ordinance_n or_o any_o thing_n peculiar_o dedicate_v to_o god_n §_o have_v i_o not_o take_v god_n name_n in_o vain_a by_o common_a swear_v or_o by_o curse_v myself_o or_o other_o §_o have_v i_o not_o take_v false_a or_o unlawful_a oath_n or_o break_v my_o lawful_a oath_n or_o vow_n especial_o my_o baptismal_a vow_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n iv_o commandment_n §_o have_v i_o not_o neglect_v the_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n §_o have_v i_o not_o misspend_v any_o part_n thereof_o in_o vain_a sport_n idle_a discourse_n complemental_a visit_n or_o unnecessary_a business_n §_o have_v i_o not_o permit_v those_o under_o my_o charge_n to_o profane_v it_o §_o have_v i_o not_o forget_v to_o praise_n god_n for_o the_o creation_n and_o resurrection_n especial_o on_o this_o day_n §_o or_o for_o his_o other_o mercy_n in_o his_o son_n or_o his_o servant_n upon_o the_o festival_n of_o the_o church_n §_o have_v i_o not_o slight_v these_o solemnity_n or_o abuse_v they_o by_o debauchery_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n v._o commandment_n §_o have_v i_o not_o omit_v or_o act_v contrary_a to_o my_o duty_n in_o those_o relation_n wherein_o i_o stand_v §_o have_v i_o not_o censure_v envy_v or_o rail_v against_o my_o domestical_a ecclesiastical_a or_o civil_a governor_n instead_o of_o honour_v imitate_v and_o pray_v for_o they_o §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v undutiful_a to_o my_o parent_n disloyal_a to_o my_o prince_n stubborn_a or_o unfaithful_a to_o my_o master_n fractory_a and_o unthankful_a to_o my_o minister_n peevish_a and_o unkind_a to_o my_o yoke-fellow_n §_o have_v i_o be_v careful_a to_o instruct_v and_o encourage_v in_o well_o do_v to_o reprove_v and_o chastise_v for_o ill_o do_v those_o under_o my_o charge_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n vi_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v not_o actual_o take_v away_o the_o life_n of_o any_o person_n yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o make_v my_o neighbour_n life_n grievous_a conceal_a design_n against_o it_o or_o willing_o hasten_v his_o death_n or_o wish_v it_o §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o fight_v or_o quarrel_v wound_v or_o maim_v he_o or_o draw_v he_o to_o any_o vice_n which_o may_v destroy_v his_o health_n or_o shorten_v his_o life_n §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v rash_o and_o immoderate_o angry_a or_o use_v revile_v and_o quarrelsome_a speech_n or_o harbour_v thought_n and_o purpose_n of_o malice_n and_o revenge_n §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v intemperate_a in_o meat_n or_o drink_n or_o any_o other_o way_n prejudice_v my_o own_o health_n or_o endanger_v my_o life_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n vii_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v escape_v the_o grosser_n act_n of_o adultery_n and_o fornication_n yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o neglect_v to_o use_v the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v my_o own_o and_o other_o chastity_n §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n pamper_a my_o body_n or_o by_o cherish_v unclean_a thought_n purpose_n and_o desire_n defile_v my_o soul_n §_o have_v i_o not_o run_v into_o any_o occasion_n or_o use_v any_o provocation_n of_o wantonness_n §_o have_v i_o not_o use_v or_o listen_v to_o filthy_a talk_n or_o be_v guilty_a of_o immodest_a garb_n or_o unchaste_a behaviour_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n viii_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v not_o be_v guilty_a of_o notorious_a felony_n or_o robbery_n yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o negligence_n in_o my_o particular_a call_v run_v into_o debt_n without_o hope_n or_o purpose_n of_o repayment_n §_o have_v i_o not_o waste_v my_o own_o estate_n and_o ruine_v my_o family_n by_o idleness_n or_o prodigality_n §_o have_v i_o not_o cheat_v my_o neighbour_n in_o buy_v or_o sell_v break_v my_o covenant_n fraudulent_a writing_n or_o falsify_v my_o word_n §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o violence_n or_o oppression_n exact_v of_o my_o inferior_n or_o by_o unreasonable_a usury_n take_v advantage_n of_o other_o necessity_n §_o have_v i_o not_o waste_v or_o imbezele_v that_o which_o be_v commit_v to_o my_o trust_n refuse_v to_o restore_v the_o pledge_n abuse_v what_o be_v lend_v or_o deny_v that_o which_o be_v find_v by_o i_o lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n ix_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v not_o before_o a_o magistrate_n direct_o swear_v false_o yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o accustom_v myself_o to_o lie_v in_o my_o common_a discourse_n §_o have_v i_o not_o malicious_o and_o uncharitable_o raise_v or_o spread_v abroad_o evil_a and_o false_a
report_n of_o my_o neighbour_n §_o have_v i_o not_o encourage_v such_o ill-report_n nor_o publish_v the_o fault_n of_o another_o to_o his_o disgrace_n §_o have_v i_o not_o undervalue_v good_a or_o flatter_v bad_a man_n and_o give_v a_o false_a character_n to_o please_v a_o friend_n §_o have_v i_o not_o suffer_v a_o innocent_a person_n good_a name_n to_o be_v traduce_v when_o i_o have_v opportunity_n or_o power_n to_o clear_v it_o §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o pride_n conceive_v or_o by_o boast_v utter_v false_a thing_n concern_v myself_o §_o have_v i_o neither_o seek_v unjust_o to_o uphold_v or_o wilful_o to_o blast_v my_o own_o credit_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n x._o commandment_n §_o have_v i_o not_o secret_o murmur_v at_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n as_o if_o other_o have_v too_o much_o and_o myself_o too_o little_o §_o have_v i_o not_o greedy_o covet_v the_o estate_n honour_n oâ_n comfort_v of_o my_o neighbour_n nor_o seek_v by_o evil_a mean_n to_o procure_v they_o to_o myself_o §_o have_v i_o not_o envy_v any_o so_o as_o to_o be_v grieve_v at_o their_o prosperity_n or_o to_o wish_v or_o rejoice_v in_o their_o loss_n and_o calamity_n §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v apt_a to_o undervalue_v all_o my_o own_o thing_n and_o neglect_v to_o give_v god_n thanks_o for_o they_o §_o have_v i_o not_o too_o passionate_o pursue_v riches_n and_o honour_n so_o as_o to_o neglect_v my_o soul_n and_o religion_n upon_o these_o account_n §_o 7._o whosoever_o have_v particular_o and_o serious_o ask_v his_o own_o soul_n the_o forego_n question_n will_v be_v far_o from_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o young_a man_n in_o the_o gospel_n nor_o be_v it_o likely_a that_o he_o will_v now_o have_v the_o confidence_n to_o say_v as_o he_o matth._n 19.20_o all_o these_o have_v i_o keep_v from_o my_o youth_n for_o his_o own_o conscience_n will_v tell_v he_o in_o most_o inquiry_n that_o he_o be_v the_o man_n and_o according_o the_o church_n have_v provide_v the_o publican_n confession_n luke_n 18.12_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o which_o now_o may_v be_v fit_o use_v first_o as_o a_o humble_a and_o dolorous_a confession_n that_o we_o be_v guilty_a very_o guilty_a for_o when_o the_o prisoner_n fall_v down_o and_o crave_v mercy_n it_o show_v he_o be_v convince_v of_o his_o fault_n and_o in_o that_o phrase_n be_v suppose_v to_o acknowledge_v it_o second_o as_o a_o passionate_a and_o earnest_a exclamation_n for_o pardon_n which_o now_o appear_v infinite_o needful_a when_o this_o black_a and_o dreadful_a bill_n be_v set_v before_o we_o yet_o lest_o all_o this_o shall_v not_o be_v sufficient_a to_o produce_v that_o sorrow_n and_o shame_n which_o be_v necessary_a for_o this_o solemn_a confession_n but_o our_o heart_n remain_v still_o obdurate_a and_o unrelenting_a let_v every_o one_o lay_v before_o himself_o these_o consideration_n first_o meditate_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o all_o these_o sin_n of_o which_o thou_o be_v guilty_a they_o be_v the_o action_n of_o a_o poor_a helpless_a depend_v creature_n do_v against_o the_o holy_a will_n and_o most_o gentle_a and_o reasonable_a command_n of_o that_o majesty_n who_o can_v destroy_v thou_o in_o a_o moment_n and_o who_o angel_n and_o all_o the_o world_n beside_o exact_o do_v obey_v and_o beside_o thou_o may_v upbraid_v thyself_o with_o the_o folly_n of_o anger_n the_o fury_n of_o revenge_n the_o filthiness_n of_o lust_n and_o the_o shame_n of_o lie_v the_o beastliness_n of_o drunkenness_n and_o the_o misery_n of_o covetousness_n the_o unreasonableness_n of_o pride_n and_o the_o vanity_n of_o seek_v humane_a praise_n the_o restlessness_n of_o ambition_n and_o the_o vexation_n of_o a_o discontent_a mind_n consider_v the_o malignity_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o the_o baseness_n of_o every_o particular_a and_o sure_o it_o will_v appear_v it_o be_v impudence_n and_o ingratitude_n simplicity_n and_o madness_n in_o thou_o ever_o to_o commit_v they_o second_o meditate_v of_o the_o number_n of_o 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only_o in_o the_o liturgy_n of_o st._n james_n st._n clemens_n st._n basil_n etc._n etc._n but_o in_o just_a martyr_n tertullian_n st._n augustine_n and_o other_o of_o the_o father_n who_o most_o of_o they_o have_v their_o homily_n still_o extant_a upon_o they_o and_o strabo_n affirm_v they_o be_v appoint_v by_o the_o first_o successor_n of_o the_o apostle_n 22._o apostle_n walafrid_n strabo_n de_fw-fr reb_fw-mi eccl._n c._n 22._o for_o the_o counsel_n of_o valentia_n christum_fw-la valentia_n sacrosancta_fw-la evangelia_n ante_fw-la munerum_fw-la illationem_fw-la in_o missâ_fw-la catechumenorum_fw-la in_fw-la ordine_fw-la lectionum_fw-la post_fw-la apostolum_n legantur_fw-la council_n val._n can._n 1._o anno_fw-la circa_fw-la 500_o post_v christum_fw-la do_v only_o fix_v they_o to_o that_o place_n wherein_o now_o they_o stand_v before_o the_o offertory_n that_o so_o the_o catechuman_n may_v have_v the_o benefit_n to_o hear_v they_o for_o the_o particular_a choice_n of_o they_o they_o 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show_v ourselves_o ready_a to_o obey_v by_o stand_v in_o a_o posture_n fit_v present_o to_o execute_v his_o command_n and_o to_o follow_v he_o whithersoever_o he_o call_v we_o the_o gospel_n have_v such_o affinity_n to_o christ_n that_o it_o be_v proper_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n heb._n 4.12_o 13._o 1_o cor._n 1.24_o to_o receive_v christ_n and_o to_o entertain_v his_o word_n with_o faith_n be_v all_o one_o final_o to_o believe_v the_o gospel_n be_v call_v eat_v christ_n flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n john_n 6._o and_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o spiritual_a communion_n wherefore_o it_o be_v fit_o read_v before_o this_o sacrament_n and_o at_o the_o altar_n even_o when_o there_o be_v no_o celebration_n because_o we_o must_v hearken_v to_o it_o with_o the_o like_a reverence_n receive_v it_o with_o the_o like_a joy_n and_o return_v it_o with_o the_o like_a gratitude_n as_o if_o jesus_n himself_o be_v sacramental_o or_o visible_o
pro_fw-la vener_n do_fw-mi de_fw-fr feudis_fw-la so_o that_o prince_n as_o constantine_n do_v exprese_n it_o be_v bishop_n without_o and_o the_o ecclesiastic_n within_o the_o church_n they_o guard_v and_o direct_v the_o external_o while_o these_o order_n and_o administer_v the_o internal_o of_o religion_n wherefore_o since_o god_n have_v join_v they_o in_o his_o providence_n we_o must_v not_o separate_v they_o in_o our_o prayer_n nor_o by_o any_o mean_n omit_v to_o pray_v for_o our_o spiritual_a guide_n in_o this_o spirirual_a sacrifice_n where_o the_o ancient_n do_v particular_o remember_v all_o the_o order_n of_o the_o church_n but_o have_v speak_v of_o this_o before_o comp._n to_o the_o temp._n sect._n 17._o §_o 2._o we_o shall_v only_o note_v the_o comprehensiveness_n of_o the_o petition_n here_o make_v for_o they_o which_o take_v in_o the_o main_a part_n of_o their_o office_n viz._n first_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o holy_a word_n of_o god_n both_o as_o it_o be_v the_o truth_n joh_n 17.17_o for_o the_o direction_n and_o instruction_n of_o the_o ignorant_a and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o lively_a power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n 8._o salvation_n act_n 7.38_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d hellenis_n pro._n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d grotius_n deut._n 32.47.70_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ad_fw-la psal_n 19_o ver_fw-la 7_o 8._o for_o the_o conversion_n of_o those_o that_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n which_o be_v to_o be_v do_v as_o be_v here_o intimate_v not_o only_o by_o plain_a and_o affectionate_a preach_n but_o also_o by_o holy_a and_o unblamable_a live_n which_o do_v better_o explain_v god_n will_n and_o more_o vigorous_o excite_v the_o people_n to_o observe_v it_o than_o the_o most_o learned_a commentary_n or_o the_o melt_v eloquent_a oration_n 3._o oration_n habent_fw-la &_o opera_fw-la svam_fw-la linguam_fw-la habent_fw-la svam_fw-la facundiam_fw-la etiam_fw-la tacente_fw-la linguâ_fw-la cypr._n the_o dupl_n mar._n hic_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la quale_fw-la 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dispense_n of_o the_o sacrament_n may_v comfort_v and_o strengthen_v we_o in_o all_o goodness_n let_v the_o clergy_n pray_v hearty_o one_o for_o another_o for_o they_o understand_v the_o weight_n of_o this_o charge_n and_o let_v the_o people_n supplicate_v affectionate_o for_o their_o minister_n because_o the_o grace_n give_v to_o they_o be_v for_o their_o sake_n and_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o final_o descend_v upon_o the_o congregation_n especial_o let_v we_o all_o when_o this_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n be_v to_o be_v administer_v join_v our_o petition_n for_o those_o who_o officiate_n here_o or_o elsewbere_v that_o they_o may_v perform_v so_o grand_a a_o mystery_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n their_o own_o comfort_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o all_o that_o partake_v thereof_o §_o 10._o and_o to_o all_o thy_o people_n give_v thy_o heavenly_a grace_n especial_o to_o this_o congregation_n here_o present_a that_o with_o meek_a heart_n and_o due_a reverence_n they_o may_v hear_v ano_fw-la receive_v thy_o holy_a word_n true_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n we_o have_v do_v well_o to_o pray_v for_o our_o spiritual_a pastor_n but_o we_o must_v add_v this_o petition_n also_o for_o the_o sheep_n of_o their_o pasture_n because_o the_o excellent_a gift_n of_o minister_n do_v not_o profit_v unless_o the_o people_n also_o be_v endue_v with_o heavenly_a grace_n hebrew_n 4.2_o though_o all_o the_o seed_n be_v good_a yet_o it_o prosper_v according_a to_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o ground_n on_o which_o it_o fall_v and_o where_o the_o soil_n be_v not_o prepare_v it_o come_v to_o no_o perfection_n though_o it_o be_v sow_v by_o jesus_n himself_o math._n 13._o and_o sure_o it_o be_v a_o great_a pity_n that_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n the_o time_n and_o pain_n of_o so_o many_o learned_a and_o laborious_a minister_n shall_v be_v all_o in_o vain_a and_o make_v ineffectual_a by_o the_o wickedness_n of_o those_o among_o who_o they_o live_v which_o consideration_n make_v the_o priest_n here_o as_o theophylact_v observe_n ãâã_d observe_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d stand_v up_o as_o a_o common_a father_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o pray_v that_o all_o congregation_n of_o christian_a people_n may_v increase_v in_o true_a piety_n in_o imitation_n of_o the_o god_n he_o serve_v who_o take_v care_n of_o all_o and_o yet_o he_o do_v intercede_v with_o particular_a affection_n and_o regard_n for_o his_o own_o auditory_a pray_v that_o they_o may_v profit_v by_o the_o present_a duty_n and_o live_v holy_o ever_o after_o but_o see_v how_o rare_o withal_o the_o mean_n of_o improve_n by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v couch_v in_o this_o request_n viz._n to_o receive_v it_o with_o a_o meek_a and_o lowly_a heart_n free_a from_o pride_n and_o self-conceit_n arrianum_n self-conceit_n james_n 1.21_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ser._n 1._o philosophus_fw-la quaerenti_fw-la quid_fw-la primùm_fw-la discipu_fw-la be_v praecipere_fw-la voluit_fw-la resp_n fastum_fw-la depânere_fw-la ap_fw-mi arrianum_n and_o to_o hear_v it_o with_o a_o awful_a veneration_n as_o believe_v it_o to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o he_o that_o be_v meek_a will_v be_v guide_v by_o its_o direction_n and_o amend_v by_o its_o reproof_n he_o that_o be_v reverend_a will_v tremble_v at_o its_o summons_n and_o give_v respect_n to_o all_o its_o law_n let_v we_o then_o devout_o beg_v for_o all_o our_o congregation_n these_o necessary_a grace_n of_o humility_n and_o godly_a fear_n that_o so_o our_o preach_a may_v make_v they_o holy_a and_o pure_a from_o all_o sin_n righteous_a and_o abound_a in_o all_o good_a work_n when_o they_o hear_v it_o with_o reverence_n and_o obey_v it_o with_o meekness_n and_o that_o not_o only_o now_o for_o our_o present_a comfort_n but_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n to_o their_o own_o endless_a happiness_n and_o let_v we_o think_v how_o happy_a it_o be_v for_o the_o christian_a church_n if_o this_o petition_n may_v prevail_v to_o the_o total_a removal_n of_o that_o pride_n and_o irreverence_n stubborness_n and_o contempt_n which_o make_v many_o minister_n preach_v and_o more_o people_n hear_v in_o vain_a §_o 11._o and_o we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o of_o thy_o goodness_n o_o lord_n to_o comfort_v and_o succour_n all_o they_o who_o in_o this_o transitory_a life_n be_v in_o trouble_n sorrow_n need_n sickness_n or_o any_o other_o adversity_n beside_o the_o spiritual_a want_n for_o which_o we_o have_v crave_v a_o supply_n in_o the_o former_a petition_n we_o know_v that_o many_o of_o our_o brethren_n be_v labour_v under_o temporal_a evil_n in_o this_o miserable_a world_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v remember_v they_o as_o st._n paul_n teach_v hâb_n 13.3_o as_o be_v ourselves_o also_o in_o the_o body_n that_o be_v both_o by_o our_o nature_n and_o our_o sin_n liable_a to_o the_o same_o calamity_n and_o where_o can_v we_o so_o proper_o commemorate_v the_o afflict_a as_o at_o this_o sacrament_n of_o mercy_n wherein_o god_n be_v move_v by_o the_o representation_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n suffering_n to_o pity_v all_o mankind_n especial_o those_o who_o by_o suffering_n be_v make_v conformable_a to_o his_o image_n and_o in_o which_o mystery_n we_o must_v express_v more_o pity_n and_o charity_n than_o our_o alm_n can_v convey_v which_o be_v to_o be_v do_v by_o bring_v in_o a_o great_a arm_n to_o their_o assistance_n for_o our_o gift_n may_v bring_v some_o present_a allay_n to_o the_o distress_a but_o if_o we_o can_v obtain_v the_o divine_a favour_n for_o they_o they_o shall_v be_v constant_o support_v or_o speedy_o deliver_v if_o that_o be_v best_o for_o they_o at_o this_o sacrament_n therefore_o our_o church_n enjoin_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o all_o in_o misery_n and_o so_o do_v the_o best_a and_o most_o ancient_a liturgy_n supr_fw-la liturgy_n ut_fw-la infirmi_fw-la convalescant_fw-la liturg._n s._n jacob._n pro_fw-la aegrotis_fw-la pro_fw-la afflictis_fw-la &_o in_fw-la summâ_fw-la
and_o mountain_n of_o difficulty_n before_o he_o can_v reach_v that_o blissful_a crown_n it_o be_v little_o less_o than_o miracle_n that_o all_o man_n do_v not_o soon_o for_o latter_a fall_n and_o fall_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o prospect_n in_o the_o world_n can_v ravish_v we_o with_o great_a pleasure_n or_o raise_v in_o we_o high_a admiration_n of_o the_o divine_a goodness_n than_o to_o behold_v those_o that_o be_v once_o as_o frail_a and_o sinful_a as_o we_o be_v now_o advance_v above_o satan_n malice_n or_o death_n power_n and_o place_v in_o the_o region_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o bosom_n of_o jesus_n that_o we_o may_v not_o tremble_v or_o think_v it_o impossible_a to_o come_v thither_o also_o do_v not_o their_o felicity_n give_v life_n to_o our_o hope_n and_o become_v a_o pledge_n of_o our_o own_o future_a glory_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o then_o rejoice_v with_o they_o and_o delight_v ourselves_o with_o the_o very_a news_n of_o our_o brethren_n happiness_n what_o other_o communion_n be_v there_o between_o we_o and_o those_o bless_a spirit_n but_o that_o they_o in_o general_n pity_n and_o wish_v well_o to_o we_o and_o we_o praise_v god_n with_o and_o for_o they_o and_o by_o thus_o meditate_v of_o their_o most_o desirable_a estate_n we_o shall_v learn_v to_o despise_v death_n and_o long_o to_o be_v with_o such_o invite_a company_n nay_o languish_a after_o the_o happy_a enjoyment_n of_o such_o noble_a society_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o who_o can_v look_v up_o to_o these_o mansion_n and_o not_o inquire_v for_o the_o path_n that_o lead_v thither_o and_o be_v strong_o attract_v to_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o those_o who_o have_v so_o successful_o tread_v this_o way_n before_o this_o make_v the_o pious_a soul_n so_o passionate_o beg_v the_o divine_a grace_n that_o it_o may_v do_v as_o they_o have_v do_v live_v as_o they_o live_v and_o die_v as_o they_o die_v so_o that_o what_o they_o be_v now_o it_o may_v be_v hereafter_o the_o scythian_n as_o lucian_n relate_v keep_v the_o memorial_n of_o their_o brave_a man_n with_o great_a joy_n that_o so_o many_o may_v strive_v to_o become_v like_a unto_o they_o 102._o they_o simus_n inter_fw-la exempla_fw-la quare_fw-la deficimus_fw-la quare_fw-la desperamus_fw-la quicquid_fw-la fieri_fw-la potuit_fw-la potest_fw-la sen._n ep_v 98._o magnorum_fw-la virorum_fw-la non_fw-la minus_fw-la quam_fw-la praesentia_fw-la utilis_fw-la est_fw-la memoria_fw-la idem_fw-la ep_n 102._o and_o st._n augustine_n say_v when_o any_o duty_n seem_v difficult_a he_o be_v wont_a to_o think_v of_o the_o saint_n of_o former_a time_n and_o he_o imagine_v they_o deride_v his_o sloth_n say_v tu_fw-la non_fw-la poteris_fw-la etc._n etc._n can_v not_o thou_o do_v what_o those_o man_n nay_o those_o woman_n once_o do_v that_o which_o have_v be_v effect_v be_v not_o impossible_a will_v we_o make_v this_o use_n of_o our_o faithful_a brethren_n depart_v their_o memory_n and_o example_n will_v be_v as_o profitable_a as_o if_o we_o have_v their_o bodily_a presence_n with_o we_o and_o the_o remembrance_n of_o their_o glory_n will_v strong_o excite_v we_o to_o follow_v their_o good_a example_n till_o we_o come_v with_o they_o to_o partake_v of_o that_o heavenly_a kingdom_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o shall_v never_o want_v matter_n for_o to_o praise_n god_n in_o their_o behalf_n since_o his_o truth_n and_o mercy_n to_o they_o be_v the_o confirmation_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o encouragement_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o give_v we_o in_o contemplation_n a_o antepast_n of_o our_o happiness_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o full_a enjoyment_n of_o it_o §_o 13._o grant_v this_o o_o father_n for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n our_o only_a mediator_n and_o advocate_n amen_o this_o general_a conclusion_n of_o all_o our_o prayer_n we_o shall_v not_o remark_n particular_o here_o but_o that_o the_o mass_n have_v thrust_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n and_o other_o saint_n rom._n saint_n et_fw-la omnium_fw-la sanctorum_fw-la tuorum_fw-la quorum_fw-la meritis_fw-la precibusque_fw-la concedas_fw-la in_o canone_o missae_fw-la rom._n into_o the_o supplication_n through_o who_o merit_n and_o prayer_n they_o intercede_v even_o in_o this_o place_n where_o there_o be_v a_o lively_a commemoration_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n our_o only_a mediator_n which_o be_v not_o only_o the_o hold_v a_o candle_n to_o the_o sun_n but_o seem_v to_o intimate_v that_o to_o plead_v in_o the_o virtue_n of_o our_o lord_n passion_n be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o that_o intercession_n by_o which_o the_o holy_a virgin_n and_o all_o other_o saint_n become_v accept_v by_o god_n be_v not_o alone_o forceable_a enough_o but_o we_o desire_v no_o other_o mediator_n nor_o need_v no_o other_o advocate_n 1_o tim._n 2.5_o but_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v here_o represent_v nor_o do_v we_o doubt_v to_o ask_v all_o these_o mercy_n for_o all_o these_o person_n since_o we_o approach_v our_o heavenly_a father_n with_o his_o dear_a and_o only_o belove_a son_n in_o our_o arm_n wherefore_o let_v we_o bless_v the_o name_n of_o god_n who_o have_v choose_v such_o a_o master_n of_o request_n to_o present_v our_o prayer_n and_o put_v such_o a_o argument_n in_o our_o mouth_n when_o we_o approach_v unto_o he_o let_v we_o look_v to_o the_o holy_a symbol_n and_o remember_v our_o great_a high_a priest_n while_o we_o offer_v up_o the_o intercession_n with_o a_o great_a humility_n and_o a_o sprightly_a devotion_n because_o our_o god_n will_v not_o nay_o can_v deny_v those_o that_o thus_o come_v unto_o he_o the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o prayer_n for_o the_o whole_a church_n §_o 14._o o_o almighty_n and_o everliving_a god_n who_o be_v able_a to_o help_v all_o person_n always_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o be_v unworthy_a to_o ask_v for_o ourselves_o and_o yet_o we_o be_v encourage_v to_o intercede_v for_o other_o since_o by_o thy_o holy_a apostle_n saint_n paul_n thou_o haste_n teach_v we_o in_o our_o daily_a assembly_n to_o make_v prayer_n to_o obtain_v good_a intercession_n and_o supplication_n to_o remove_v evil_a in_o behalf_n of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o to_o give_v thanks_o for_o the_o mercy_n receive_v by_o all_o man_n believe_v therefore_o thy_o willingness_n to_o grant_v these_o thing_n which_o thou_o command_v we_o to_o ask_v we_o humble_o disclaim_v our_o own_o merit_n beseech_v thou_o for_o jesus_n sake_n and_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o passion_n here_o set_v forth_o most_o merciful_o **_o merciful_o this_o to_o be_v omit_v when_o there_o be_v no_o collection_n **_o to_o accept_v this_o poor_a acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o bounty_n and_o testimony_n of_o our_o love_n in_o these_o our_o alm_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o oblation_n to_o thy_o minister_n entreat_v thou_o also_o to_o hear_v be_v **_o be_v this_o to_o be_v omit_v when_o there_o be_v no_o collection_n **_o to_o receive_v all_o our_o former_a petition_n especial_o these_o our_o prayer_n for_o all_o people_n which_o we_o offer_v as_o the_o evidence_n of_o our_o universal_a charity_n most_o hearty_o to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n who_o art_n all-sufficient_a to_o supply_v the_o whole_a world_n to_o thy_o goodness_n therefore_o we_o come_v beseech_v thou_o tho_o miraculous_a gift_n be_v cease_v yet_o to_o inspire_v continual_o with_o such_o grace_n the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o universal_a church_n spread_v over_o all_o the_o earth_n that_o it_o may_v be_v quicken_v with_o the_o most_o holy_a spirit_n which_o teach_v the_o principle_n of_o truth_n and_o produce_v unity_n in_o the_o faith_n and_o concord_n in_o the_o affection_n of_o thy_o people_n the_o grant_n that_o all_o the_o member_n of_o thy_o church_n that_o do_v profess_v thy_o true_a religion_n and_o confess_v to_o believe_v in_o thy_o holy_a name_n lay_v aside_o their_o animosity_n may_v agree_v all_o their_o difference_n and_o so_o full_o rest_n in_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n and_o its_o determination_n of_o all_o necessary_a thing_n that_o notwithstanding_o some_o lesser_a variety_n they_o may_v have_v mutual_a peace_n and_o live_v as_o child_n of_o the_o same_o father_n in_o unity_n without_o schism_n or_o heresy_n in_o charity_n be_v godly_a love_n without_o malice_n or_o envy_n among_o they_o and_o because_o thy_o church_n can_v well_o subsist_v on_o earth_n without_o temporal_a guardian_n we_o beseech_v thou_o also_o in_o order_n to_o the_o common_a good_a to_o save_v the_o soul_n and_o defend_v the_o person_n and_o right_n of_o all_o christian_a magistrates_n who_o in_o their_o several_a dominion_n have_v or_o aught_o to_o have_v supreme_a governance_n of_o the_o church_n whether_o they_o be_v absolute_a king_n or_o free_a princess_n or_o else_o ruler_n and_o governor_n in_o popular_a state_n but_o as_o our_o duty_n interest_n and_o affection_n do_v peculiar_o oblige_v we_o we_o pray_v thou_o especial_o to_o save_v and_o defend_v he_o who_o
to_o the_o church_n and_o those_o of_o the_o closet_n perform_v by_o humble_a soul_n in_o order_n to_o their_o preparation_n for_o this_o sacrament_n we_o learn_v from_o st._n chrys_n that_o all_o the_o communicant_n be_v wont_a to_o join_v in_o say_v the_o same_o general_a prayer_n for_o mercy_n cor._n mercy_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d chrys_n hom._n 18._o in_o 2._o ad_fw-la cor._n and_o st._n aug._n 33._o aug._n august_n de_fw-fr salutar_n dorum_fw-la c._n 33._o affirm_v that_o when_o they_o receive_v these_o mystery_n they_o first_o do_v fly_v to_o confession_n and_o repentance_n and_o what_o sin_n they_o find_v themselves_o guilty_a of_o upon_o a_o strict_a survey_n of_o their_o action_n they_o do_v immediate_o purge_v away_o by_o penitential_a acknowledgement_n so_o that_o of_o old_a not_o only_o the_o priest_n as_o the_o custom_n of_o rome_n now_o be_v but_o every_o one_o of_o the_o people_n make_v a_o open_a confession_n to_o god_n before_o the_o communion_n it_o be_v indeed_o in_o general_a term_n mist_n term_n in_o hâc_fw-la confession_n non_fw-la in_o specie_fw-la sed_fw-la in_o genere_fw-la confitenda_fw-la sunt_fw-la peccata_fw-la quoniam_fw-la ista_fw-la confessio_fw-la non_fw-la occulta_fw-la est_fw-la sed_fw-la publica_fw-la innocen_n l._n 2._o the_o mist_n but_o omit_v by_o none_o because_o there_o be_v no_o man_n but_o he_o have_v sin_v and_o he_o that_o be_v not_o censure_v by_o the_o church_n nor_o liable_a by_o humane_a law_n may_v yet_o be_v guilty_a before_o god_n the_o death_n of_o jesus_n be_v now_o to_o be_v set_v forth_o and_o if_o we_o do_v not_o confess_v those_o sin_n which_o cause_v that_o his_o bitter_a passion_n he_o may_v seem_v to_o suffer_v for_o his_o own_o offence_n nor_o can_v we_o expect_v a_o public_a pardon_n seal_v till_o by_o confession_n we_o declare_v how_o little_a we_o deserve_v it_o how_o much_o we_o need_v it_o and_o how_o high_o we_o be_v oblige_v for_o it_o and_o by_o do_v this_o one_o duty_n well_o we_o 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love_n the_o baseness_n his_o title_n to_o we_o the_o injustice_n and_o his_o authority_n over_o we_o the_o folly_n of_o every_o sinful_a act_n and_o all_o together_o i_o hope_v will_v melt_v our_o rocky_a heart_n and_o make_v we_o sincere_o penitent_a 2._o that_o we_o be_v not_o too_o much_o deject_v let_v we_o review_v these_o attribute_n again_o and_o we_o shall_v also_o find_v in_o they_o motive_n sufficient_a to_o support_v our_o hope_n and_o encourage_v we_o to_o ask_v forgiveness_n for_o first_o he_o be_v almighty_a even_o absolute_a and_o supreme_a so_o that_o if_o he_o please_v he_o can_v forgive_v without_o control_n and_o none_o can_v reverse_v his_o act_n of_o grace_n second_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o our_o dear_a redeemer_n and_o in_o he_o love_v we_o with_o a_o everlasting_a love_n by_o he_o our_o peace_n be_v make_v so_o that_o through_o he_o we_o
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2._o ah_o i_o how_o long_o have_v i_o be_v sick_a of_o the_o disease_n of_o folly_n miserable_a wretch_n can_v i_o excuse_v or_o dare_v i_o deny_v any_o of_o this_o indictment_n the_o fact_n be_v apparent_a the_o law_n be_v plain_a and_o the_o sentence_n unavoidable_a i_o must_v confess_v i_o have_v be_v as_o unworthy_a and_o as_o grievous_a a_o sinner_n as_o ever_o the_o earth_n bear_v and_o i_o be_o amaze_v at_o myself_o for_o i_o be_o here_o liable_a to_o all_o that_o god_n have_v threaten_v to_o the_o great_a offender_n woe_n be_v i_o i_o have_v no_o refuge_n no_o sanctuary_n but_o in_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o thither_o will_v i_o fly_v for_o succour_v §_o 7._o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o most_o merciful_a father_n for_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n forgive_v we_o all_o that_o be_v past_a after_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o hearty_a contrition_n for_o it_o most_o regular_o follow_v this_o supplication_n 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part_n of_o this_o confession_n so_o will_v our_o heavenly_a father_n grant_v they_o all_o to_o we_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o confession_n §_o 9_o o_o almighty_n god_n we_o thy_o poor_a sinful_a creature_n full_a of_o anguish_n and_o confusion_n for_o our_o offence_n against_o thy_o majesty_n do_v make_v bold_a to_o come_v unto_o thou_o because_o thou_o be_v the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n inclinable_a to_o show_v we_o mercy_n thou_o be_v the_o maker_n of_o we_o and_o all_o thing_n and_o thou_o hate_v nothing_o which_o thou_o have_v make_v but_o have_v pity_v on_o all_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n so_o that_o we_o be_v encourage_v to_o make_v our_o supplication_n unto_o thou_o o_o thou_o judge_n of_o all_o man_n for_o it_o be_v in_o thy_o power_n for_o ever_o to_o acquit_v or_o to_o condemn_v we_o we_o tremble_v and_o blush_v to_o be_v find_v sinner_n against_o so_o infinite_a a_o power_n and_o goodness_n but_o we_o must_v not_o add_v hypocrisy_n to_o our_o disobedience_n wherefore_o we_o acknowledge_v free_o and_o bewail_v most_o bitter_o our_o manifold_a offence_n of_o all_o kind_n from_o the_o least_o of_o our_o sin_v to_o the_o great_a of_o our_o crime_n and_o wickedness_n all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o which_o we_o long_o and_o frequent_o from_o time_n to_o time_n with_o many_o provoke_a aggravation_n most_o grievous_o have_v commit_v o_o lord_n who_o can_v tell_v how_o oft_o we_o have_v offend_v action_n offend_v here_o call_v to_o mind_v some_o of_o the_o great_a of_o thy_o particular_a sin_n in_o thought_n word_n or_o action_n by_o thought_n in_o vain_a and_o evil_a imagination_n by_o word_n in_o false_a uncharitable_a or_o blasphemous_a speech_n and_o by_o deed_n in_o ungodly_a unjust_a or_o intemperate_a action_n for_o alas_o by_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o these_o way_n we_o have_v daily_o sin_v against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n turn_v thereby_o thy_o love_a kindness_n into_o displeasure_n and_o provoke_v thou_o to_o anger_v we_o have_v give_v thou_o cause_n most_o just_o to_o let_v loose_v thy_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n against_o we_o to_o our_o utter_a ruin_n if_o thy_o mercy_n do_v not_o help_v we_o our_o guilt_n be_v evident_a our_o danger_n apparent_a and_o our_o estate_n be_v most_o deplorable_a wherefore_o we_o do_v most_o passionate_o and_o earnest_o repent_a we_o that_o ever_o we_o do_v commit_v they_o and_n be_v hearty_o sorry_a with_o all_o our_o soul_n for_o these_o our_o so_o many_a and_o so_o abominable_a misdoing_n when_o we_o look_v upon_o the_o baseness_n and_o presumption_n of_o these_o vile_a offence_n the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o do_v pierce_v our_o heart_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n and_o be_v most_o grievous_a unto_o we_o when_o we_o behold_v thy_o favour_n which_o we_o have_v forfeit_v and_o eternal_a damnation_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v thereby_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o press_v down_o our_o soul_n with_o a_o load_n of_o terror_n and_o amazement_n that_o be_v intolerable_a yet_o since_o thou_o call_v all_o that_o be_v heavy_a lade_v we_o must_v not_o despair_v of_o thy_o pity_n but_o in_o this_o great_a distress_n we_o do_v beseech_v thou_o to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o since_o our_o necessity_n force_v we_o to_o be_v importunate_a we_o will_v cry_v again_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o we_o know_v thou_o be_v a_o most_o merciful_a father_n though_o by_o sin_n we_o be_v unworthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o child_n yet_o we_o hope_v thy_o bowel_n will_v yern_v upon_o we_o we_o lie_v prostrate_a and_o helpless_a beg_v of_o thou_o for_o thy_o dear_o belove_n son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n and_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o passion_n to_o forgive_v us_o free_o and_o full_o for_o all_o that_o be_v past_a from_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o life_n until_o this_o very_a moment_n lord_n make_v we_o instance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n the_o grant_n when_o we_o have_v receive_v so_o excellent_a and_o undeserved_a a_o favour_n that_o we_o may_v be_v so_o engage_v thereby_o as_o that_o for_o ever_o hereafter_o we_o may_v beware_v of_o fall_v back_o into_o the_o like_a sin_n and_o misery_n convert_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o as_o well_o as_o pardon_v we_o and_o enable_v we_o most_o obedient_o to_o serve_v and_o most_o entire_o to_o please_v thou_o by_o spend_v the_o rest_n of_o our_o time_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o holy_a conversation_n which_o through_o the_o help_n of_o thy_o grace_n we_o do_v here_o vow_v and_o resolve_v upon_o that_o this_o mighty_a change_n may_v tend_v to_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n who_o have_v so_o wonderful_o deliver_v we_o all_o which_o we_o most_o hearty_o beg_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o intercession_n for_o we_o do_v thou_o say_v amen_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v to_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n amen_n sect_n iv_o of_o the_o absolution_n §_o 1._o he_o must_v be_v whole_o a_o stranger_n to_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o ancient_a church_n who_o know_v not_o how_o great_a a_o care_n be_v take_v that_o no_o public_a offender_n may_v partake_v of_o these_o mystery_n until_o by_o a_o long_a trial_n and_o a_o great_a humiliation_n he_o have_v receive_v a_o absolution_n as_o public_a as_o his_o crime_n have_v be_v so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o mighty_a and_o scandalous_a irregularity_n in_o s._n cyprian_n time_n lap_n time_n nondum_fw-la poenitentiâ_fw-la actâ_fw-la nondum_fw-la exomologesi_fw-la factâ_fw-la nondum_fw-la manu_fw-la eye_n ab_fw-la episcopo_fw-la &_o clero_fw-la impositâ_fw-la eucharistia_n iis_fw-la datur_fw-la cypr._n the_o lap_n that_o lapse_v person_n by_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o confessor_n and_o martyr_n be_v in_o some_o place_n suffer_v to_o communicate_v without_o the_o solemn_a absolution_n which_o yet_o be_v rectify_v afterward_o luc._n afterward_o ubique_fw-la mysterii_fw-la ordo_fw-la servatur_fw-la ut_fw-la prius_fw-la per_fw-la remissionem_fw-la vulneribus_fw-la medicina_fw-la tribuatur_fw-la postea_fw-la alimonia_fw-la mensae_fw-la coelestibus_fw-la exuberet_fw-la ambr._n in_o luc._n but_o this_o godly_a discipline_n be_v now_o every_o where_o lay_v aside_o it_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o necessary_a to_o supply_v it_o by_o this_o general_a confession_n and_o absolution_n concern_v which_o in_o general_a the_o reader_n may_v consult_v what_o be_v say_v before_o compan_n to_o the_o temp._n sect_n iv_o §_o 1._o and_o as_o to_o this_o particular_a form_n it_o shall_v suffice_v to_o note_v that_o it_o be_v in_o imitation_n of_o that_o ancient_a form_n of_o blessing_n fag_n blessing_n benedictio_fw-la ista_fw-la pronuncianda_fw-la est_fw-la à _fw-la sacerdote_fw-la stante_fw-la fancy_n ad_fw-la populum_fw-la versâ_fw-la manibus_fw-la elevatis_fw-la altâ_fw-la voce_fw-la &_o in_o nomine_fw-la dei_fw-la proprio_fw-la rr._n ap_fw-mi fag_n numb_a 6.24_o etc._n etc._n be_v express_v by_o way_n of_o prayer_n as_o there_o the_o lord_n bless_v thou_o etc._n etc._n and_o since_o it_o be_v certain_a there_o be_v such_o a_o power_n vest_v in_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o support_v the_o spirit_n of_o a_o deject_a penitent_n by_o antedate_v his_o pardon_n in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n there_o can_v be_v no_o fit_a opportunity_n to_o exercise_v this_o power_n than_o now_o when_o so_o many_o poor_a humble_a sinner_n be_v kneel_v before_o god_n and_o beg_a forgiveness_n at_o his_o hand_n then_o it_o become_v the_o priest_n in_o confidence_n of_o his_o master_n mercy_n to_o give_v they_o his_o best_a wish_n and_o with_o more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a prayer_n to_o signify_v as_o well_o as_o ask_v their_o pardon_n you_o have_v say_v with_o david_n we_o have_v sin_v wherefore_o god_n have_v send_v his_o minister_n like_o another_o nathan_n to_o assure_v you_o that_o he_o have_v also_o put_v away_o the_o iniquity_n of_o your_o
relent_v for_o your_o offence_n though_o you_o be_v a_o sinner_n you_o may_v go_v with_o comfort_n to_o he_o for_o you_o be_v the_o proper_a object_n for_o his_o power_n and_o mercy_n the_o paraphrase_n if_o any_o say_v they_o can_v hope_v because_o they_o have_v be_v so_o great_a sinner_n let_v they_o hear_v also_o what_o one_o that_o have_v be_v once_o a_o great_a offender_n even_o st._n paul_n say_v i_o have_v find_v say_v he_o that_o this_o be_v a_o true_a saying_n i_o do_v affirm_v it_o to_o be_v infallible_a and_o worthy_a of_o all_o man_n especial_o sinner_n to_o be_v receive_v and_o firm_o believe_v that_o jesus_n christ_n the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n leave_v âs_a glory_n and_o come_v into_o the_o world_n for_o no_o other_o end_n but_o only_o to_o save_v such_o wretched_a sinner_n as_o i_o be_v so_o that_o if_o they_o believe_v this_o and_o come_v in_o to_o he_o they_o shall_v be_v deliver_v even_o as_o i_o also_o have_v be_v §_o 5._o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n 1_o john_n 2.1_o final_o that_o no_o shadow_n of_o a_o jealousy_n may_v remain_v if_o any_o disconsolate_a penitent_n shall_v yet_o ask_v how_o can_v these_o thing_n be_v john_n 3.9_o the_o belove_a disciple_n do_v here_o show_v by_o what_o mean_v our_o pardon_n be_v effect_v we_o have_v sin_v indeed_o against_o a_o glorious_a majesty_n who_o dwell_v in_o heaven_n whither_o we_o can_v come_v ourselves_o but_o we_o have_v a_o friend_n there_o a_o mediator_n to_o make_v our_o peace_n a_o advocate_n drusio_fw-la advocate_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d est_fw-fr ap_fw-mi targum_fw-la job_n 16.20_o &_o exponitur_fw-la esse_fw-la oratorem_fw-la bonum_fw-la pro_fw-la homine_fw-la facundè_fw-la dicentem_fw-la lib._n musar_n advocatum_fw-la bonum_fw-la qui_fw-la causam_fw-la alicujus_fw-la agit_fw-fr coram_fw-la rege_fw-la à _fw-la mose_n egypt_n notante_fw-la drusio_fw-la to_o plead_v our_o cause_n who_o appear_v in_o our_o stead_n and_o intercede_v for_o our_o pardon_n in_o the_o high-court_n of_o heaven_n if_o god_n have_v design_v to_o let_v we_o perish_v he_o will_v have_v endure_v none_o to_o speak_v for_o we_o much_o less_o will_v he_o have_v appoint_v we_o such_o a_o advocate_n who_o have_v be_v acquaint_v with_o our_o infirmity_n to_o encourage_v we_o and_o be_v his_o well-beloved_a son_n to_o engage_v he_o a_o advocate_n peculiar_o style_v the_o righteous_a as_o be_v whole_o innocent_a and_o without_o exception_n for_o one_o sinner_n can_v effectual_o intercede_v for_o another_o with_o he_o that_o hear_v not_o sinner_n but_o above_o all_o he_o have_v pay_v our_o debt_n and_o be_v himself_o that_o sin-offering_a which_o make_v his_o father_n so_o propitious_a and_o apt_a to_o be_v reconcile_v wherefore_o he_o with_o great_a authority_n urge_v the_o merit_n of_o his_o own_o blood_n by_o which_o god_n may_v save_v his_o justice_n and_o yet_o forgive_v we_o and_o be_v it_o possible_a he_o shall_v be_v reject_v i_o know_v we_o do_v very_o evil_a to_o offend_v nor_o must_v we_o take_v encouragement_n from_o hence_o to_o sin_v more_o easy_o 7._o easy_o absit_fw-la ut_fw-la aliquis_fw-la ita_fw-la interpretetur_fw-la quasi_fw-la eo_fw-la sibi_fw-la etiam_fw-la nunc_fw-la pateat_fw-la ad_fw-la delinquendum_fw-la quia_fw-la patet_fw-la ad_fw-la poenitendum_fw-la &_o redundantiam_fw-la clementiae_fw-la coelestibus_fw-la faciat_fw-la libidinem_fw-la humanae_fw-la temeritatis_fw-la tert._n de_fw-fr poen_fw-mi c._n 7._o only_o now_o that_o we_o have_v be_v deceive_v and_o be_v exceed_o grieve_v for_o it_o we_o be_v hereby_o encourage_v to_o repent_v and_o not_o to_o sit_v down_o under_o a_o sad_a despair_n for_o how_o can_v we_o perish_v that_o have_v such_o a_o advocate_n and_o such_o a_o propitiation_n the_o paraphrase_n for_o the_o great_a confirmation_n of_o your_o faith_n hear_v also_o and_o believe_v what_o st._n john_n say_v viz._n although_o we_o ought_v not_o at_o all_o to_o sin_n yet_o if_o any_o man_n be_v betray_v so_o that_o he_o do_v sin_n he_o be_v not_o leave_v to_o perish_v nor_o must_v he_o despair_v of_o be_v forgive_v for_o we_o sinner_n who_o can_v approach_v to_o god_n ourselves_o have_v a_o advocate_n in_o heaven_n to_o plead_v our_o cause_n who_o interest_n be_v most_o prevalent_a with_o the_o father_n for_o he_o be_v his_o only_a son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o our_o love_a saviour_n the_o righteous_a one_o who_o never_o do_v offend_v and_n beside_o he_o be_v the_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o propitiation_n whereby_o the_o divine_a justice_n be_v satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o so_o may_v intercede_v most_o effectual_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o own_o most_o precious_a blood_n sect_n vi_o of_o the_o preface_n and_o the_o trisagium_fw-la §_o 1._o after_o we_o have_v exercise_v our_o charity_n repentance_n and_o faith_n the_o next_o part_n of_o the_o office_n be_v eucharist_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o be_v so_o considerable_a a_o part_n of_o our_o present_a duty_n that_o it_o have_v give_v name_n to_o the_o whole_a and_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v call_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o that_o we_o may_v celebrate_v the_o mystery_n with_o the_o great_a joy_n and_o offer_v up_o our_o thanks_o with_o more_o devotion_n let_v we_o consider_v first_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o ordinance_n which_o be_v a_o festival_n of_o joy_n the_o feast_n of_o the_o world_n be_v make_v for_o laughter_n and_o loose_a jollity_n eccles_n 10.19_o but_o this_o be_v make_v for_o spiritual_a rejoice_v cicero_n reprove_v it_o as_o a_o great_a incongruity_n in_o atticus_n to_o come_v in_o a_o black_a vestment_n to_o the_o entertainment_n of_o his_o friend_n c._n arcius_fw-la and_o ask_v he_o who_o ever_o come_v to_o a_o festival_n supper_n in_o mourn_v and_o thou_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o feast_n say_v god_n deut._n 16.14_o when_o aaron_n be_v in_o trouble_n for_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o son_n he_o dare_v not_o eat_v of_o the_o type_n of_o this_o sacrament_n lest_o he_o shall_v displease_v god_n by_o eat_v in_o his_o grief_n loc_n grief_n levit._fw-la 10.19_o vulg._n quomodo_fw-la potui_fw-la comedere_fw-la eam_fw-la aut_fw-la placere_fw-la domino_fw-la in_o ceremoniis_fw-la ment_fw-la lugubri_fw-la chal._n par._n quia_fw-la occurrit_fw-la mihi_fw-la angustia_fw-la agnoscit_fw-la quód_fw-la cum_fw-la laetitia_fw-la debet_fw-la edere_fw-la sacrificium_fw-la potius_fw-la itaque_fw-la elegit_fw-la omittere_fw-la quam_fw-la cum_fw-la moerore_fw-la perficere_fw-la munster_n in_o loc_n it_o be_v true_a sorrow_n be_v a_o good_a preparative_n before_o but_o if_o it_o stay_v upon_o the_o spirit_n now_o it_o be_v unseasonable_a and_o indispose_v we_o for_o a_o material_a part_n of_o this_o duty_n to_o this_o we_o may_v add_v second_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o ancient_a church_n for_o even_o in_o the_o apostle_n day_n they_o do_v eat_v this_o meat_n with_o gladness_n 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dicunt_fw-la ne_fw-la singularitatem_fw-la credas_fw-la non_fw-la bis_fw-la dicunt_fw-la ne_fw-la spiritum_fw-la excludas_fw-la non_fw-la sanctos_fw-la ne_fw-la pluralitatem_fw-la aestimes_fw-la sed_fw-la ter_z repentant_a &_o idem_fw-la dicunt_fw-la ut_fw-la etiam_fw-la in_o hymno_fw-la distinctionem_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la &_o divinitatis_fw-la intelligas_fw-la unitatem_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-mi sp_z sanc_fw-la l_o 3_o c._n 18._o ita_fw-la epiphan_n in_o ancorat_n &_o procop._n gazaeus_n in_o jesaiam_n than_o that_o every_o person_n be_v acknowledge_v to_o be_v holy_a and_o all_o to_o be_v one_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n who_o command_v the_o army_n of_o heaven_n and_o all_o the_o creature_n of_o the_o world_n who_o glory_n fill_v both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n which_o way_n can_v we_o look_v or_o what_o can_v we_o think_v upon_o that_o do_v not_o declare_v how_o great_a and_o gracious_a their_o creator_n and_o preserver_n be_v and_o how_o can_v we_o then_o refrain_v from_o give_v glory_n 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express_v the_o very_a heathen_a can_v say_v man_n shall_v be_v always_o best_a when_o they_o come_v to_o the_o god_n superstit_fw-la god_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d pythag._n ap_fw-mi plur._n de_fw-fr superstit_fw-la and_o therefore_o so_o much_o better_a by_o how_o much_o they_o come_v near_o our_o late_a rejoice_n may_v savour_v of_o too_o much_o confidence_n if_o it_o be_v not_o allay_v with_o this_o act_n of_o humility_n which_o be_v the_o immediate_a address_n to_o this_o holy_a feast_n there_o be_v somewhat_o agreeable_a to_o this_o some_o apology_n or_o acknowledgement_n in_o all_o ancient_a liturgy_n but_o that_o of_o st._n james_n come_v the_o near_a to_o this_o of_o we_o i_o come_v to_o this_o divine_a and_o supercoelestial_a mystery_n unworthy_a indeed_o but_o rely_v on_o thy_o goodness_n and_o afterward_o turn_v not_o away_o from_o we_o sinner_n who_o be_v celebrate_v this_o dreadful_a and_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n for_o we_o trust_v not_o in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o bountiful_a mercy_n etc._n etc._n but_o in_o none_o so_o full_o as_o in_o this_o present_a form_n can_v the_o devout_a soul_n express_v its_o sense_n of_o its_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o its_o desire_n to_o taste_v of_o this_o heavenly_a banquet_n as_o by_o our_o usual_a method_n will_v be_v more_o clear_o manifest_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o address_n sect._n 2._o the_o address_n have_v two_o part_n 1._o a_o apology_n for_o this_o our_o approach_n show_v 1._o the_o ground_n thereof_o 1._o negative_o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o thy_o table_n o_o merciful_a lord_n trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n 2._o affirmative_o but_o in_o thy_o manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n 2._o the_o person_n come_v we_o be_v not_o worthy_a so_o much_o as_o to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n under_o thy_o table_n 3._o what_o he_o be_v to_o who_o we_o come_v but_o thou_o be_v the_o same_o lord_n who_o property_n be_v always_o to_o have_v mercy_n 2._o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o it_o note_v 1._o to_o who_o we_o pray_v grant_v we_o therefore_o gracious_a lord_n 2._o what_o we_o pray_v for_o so_o to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o to_o drink_v his_o blood_n 3._o for_o what_o end_n 1._o a_o present_a advantage_n by_o the_o 1._o cleanse_v of_o our_o body_n that_o our_o sinful_a body_n may_v be_v make_v clean_o by_o his_o body_n 2._o purify_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o our_o soul_n wash_v through_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n 2._o a_o continual_a benefit_n by_o a_o inseparable_a uâion_n and_o that_o we_o may_v evermore_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o address_n §_o 3._o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o thy_o table_n o_o merciful_a lord_n trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n when_o joseph_n brethren_n be_v invite_v to_o his_o house_n they_o dare_v not_o enter_v till_o they_o have_v make_v their_o apology_n at_o the_o door_n because_o they_o esteem_v themselves_o both_o criminal_a and_o unworthy_a gen._n 43.20_o how_o then_o shall_v we_o that_o be_v great_a offender_n and_o more_o unworthy_a presume_v to_o sit_v down_o at_o the_o table_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n before_o we_o have_v express_v our_o reverence_n and_o humility_n it_o be_v his_o goodness_n indeed_o to_o do_v we_o this_o honour_n but_o than_o it_o be_v at_o least_o our_o duty_n to_o be_v so_o just_a as_o to_o confess_v it_o be_v a_o free_a and_o undeserved_a favour_n agree_v rather_o to_o the_o nobleness_n of_o the_o giver_n than_o to_o the_o desert_n of_o the_o receiver_n chrysos_fw-la receiver_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d chrysos_fw-la now_o how_o can_v we_o better_o declare_v this_o than_o in_o the_o word_n of_o that_o favourite_n of_o heaven_n dan._n 9.23_o the_o prophet_n daniel_n who_o prayer_n be_v hear_v before_o it_o be_v finish_v because_o he_o present_v it_o not_o trust_v in_o his_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o god_n manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n dan._n 9.18_o and_o that_o we_o may_v speak_v these_o word_n with_o the_o same_o sincerity_n and_o make_v these_o address_n with_o the_o same_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n let_v we_o consider_v 1._o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n with_o a_o proud_a heart_n for_o pride_n be_v foolish_a 1._o foolish_a ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d theodoret._n therap_n ser_fw-mi 1._o and_o unreasonable_a in_o itself_o dishonourable_a and_o injurious_a to_o god_n offensive_a and_o troublesome_a to_o our_o brethren_n harden_v and_o mischievous_a to_o ourselves_o and_o especial_o it_o be_v most_o odious_a and_o contrary_a to_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o humility_n we_o be_v here_o to_o remember_v solomon_n account_v it_o a_o uncomely_a
sight_n to_o see_v servant_n ride_v and_o prince_n beside_o they_o walk_v on_o foot_n eccles_n 10.7_o but_o how_o much_o more_o abominable_a be_v it_o to_o see_v such_o evil_a and_o base_a servant_n as_o we_o be_v with_o proud_a heart_n pretend_v to_o celebrate_v the_o memorial_n of_o the_o great_a and_o best_a master_n who_o humble_v himself_o to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n if_o we_o be_v righteous_a why_o do_v he_o suffer_v if_o we_o be_v sinner_n why_o be_v we_o bold_a and_o puff_v up_o be_v assure_v that_o this_o sin_n alone_o if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o will_v turn_v this_o banquet_n into_o poison_n or_o make_v we_o at_o least_o incapable_a to_o receive_v any_o benefit_n from_o it_o 2._o consider_v the_o great_a dignity_n of_o these_o terrible_a mystery_n have_v we_o the_o purity_n of_o a_o angel_n and_o the_o affection_n of_o a_o seraphin_n we_o can_v scarce_o be_v worthy_a to_o come_v so_o near_o to_o a_o most_o holy_a and_o all-seeing_a god_n to_o lay_v such_o claim_n to_o the_o bless_a jesus_n and_o all_o his_o merit_n and_o to_o be_v so_o whole_o unite_v to_o he_o as_o we_o be_v design_v in_o this_o admirable_a communion_n but_o three_o we_o be_v so_o far_o from_o such_o excellency_n that_o our_o late_a confession_n be_v yet_o fresh_a in_o our_o memory_n wherein_o we_o do_v most_o true_o accuse_v ourselves_o of_o many_o and_o grievous_a offence_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n will_v check_v the_o vanity_n of_o all_o proud_a imagination_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n by_o discover_v to_o we_o that_o we_o have_v do_v very_o little_a good_a and_o that_o very_o imperfect_o yet_o even_o that_o also_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o not_o by_o our_o own_o power_n julian_n power_n debetur_fw-la enim_fw-la merces_fw-la si_fw-la fiant_fw-la sed_fw-la gratia_fw-la quae_fw-la non_fw-la debetur_fw-la praecedit_fw-la ut_fw-la fiant_fw-la aug._n in_o julian_n how_o then_o can_v we_o fancy_v ourselves_o worthy_a to_o make_v this_o approach_n especial_o if_o we_o remember_v four_o that_o our_o preparation_n itself_o the_o only_a remain_a suppletory_n have_v be_v very_o imperfect_a if_o not_o deficient_a and_o who_o be_v there_o that_o can_v show_v such_o a_o tender_a heart_n such_o strong_a desire_n so_o lively_a affection_n and_o so_o vigorous_a a_o faith_n as_o this_o ordinance_n do_v require_v upon_o all_o which_o account_n we_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o come_v presumptuous_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v be_v more_o likely_a to_o fly_v from_o this_o holy_a table_n with_o shame_n and_o fear_n but_o only_o that_o we_o hear_v our_o god_n be_v merciful_a 1_o king_n 20.31_o and_o that_o jesus_n will_v in_o no_o wise_a cast_v out_o those_o who_o come_v unto_o he_o john_n 6.37_o we_o have_v manifold_a and_o great_a misery_n and_o he_o have_v manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n and_o by_o these_o we_o be_v invite_v our_o own_o righteousness_n be_v nothing_o the_o merit_n of_o other_o be_v insufficient_a for_o themselves_o but_o the_o compassion_n of_o god_n can_v never_o fail_v to_o these_o we_o fly_v for_o refuge_n and_o oh_o happy_a venture_n to_o take_v sanctuary_n in_o the_o divine_a mercy_n where_o there_o be_v no_o hazard_n bern._n hazard_n pulchrum_n periculum_fw-la confugere_fw-la ad_fw-la deum_fw-la d._n bern._n but_o that_o he_o who_o be_v mercy_n itself_o shall_v not_o pity_v we_o wherefore_o behold_v o_o lord_n we_o come_v unto_o thou_o thou_o may_v indeed_o just_o censure_v this_o approach_n of_o such_o wretched_a creature_n to_o be_v the_o most_o dare_a presumption_n but_o we_o beseech_v thou_o condemn_v not_o the_o action_n but_o behold_v the_o motive_n that_o draw_v we_o hither_o even_o our_o own_o misery_n and_o thy_o mercy_n and_o help_v we_o to_o supply_v in_o humility_n what_o we_o want_v in_o worthiness_n let_v our_o mean_a and_o just_a opinion_n of_o ourselves_o our_o bend_a knee_n and_o break_a heart_n show_v that_o we_o dare_v not_o have_v adventure_v so_o nigh_o if_o thy_o mercy_n have_v not_o hold_v out_o the_o golden_a sceptre_n to_o we_o §_o 4._o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a so_o much_o as_o to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n under_o thy_o table_n but_o thou_o be_v the_o same_o lord_n who_o property_n be_v always_o to_o have_v mercy_n our_o saviour_n advise_v we_o even_o at_o a_o ordinary_a feast_n to_o take_v the_o low_a room_n luke_n 14.10_o and_o solomon_n warn_v we_o not_o to_o put_v ourselves_o too_o forward_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o king_n prov._n 25.6_o how_o much_o more_o than_o be_v it_o our_o duty_n to_o think_v the_o mean_a place_n too_o good_a for_o we_o at_o this_o heavenly_a feast_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n how_o scornful_o do_v the_o great_a one_o of_o this_o world_n sometime_o look_v upon_o their_o poor_a brethren_n think_v their_o footstool_n hebr._n footstool_n jam._n 2.3_o populus_fw-la terrae_fw-la scabellum_fw-la pedûm_fw-la pharisaeorum_fw-la proverb_n hebr._n or_o a_o place_n among_o their_o dog_n good_a enough_o for_o they_o job_n 30.1_o and_o be_v there_o not_o a_o much_o great_a distance_n between_o god_n and_o we_o when_o mephibosheth_n be_v admit_v to_o king_n david_n table_n he_o in_o great_a humility_n compare_v himself_o to_o a_o dead_a dog_n 2_o sam._n 9.7_o 8._o but_o we_o have_v much_o more_o reason_n to_o esteem_v ourselves_o as_o such_o before_o the_o majesty_n of_o heaven_n have_v we_o always_o be_v dutiful_a and_o obedient_a child_n we_o may_v then_o have_v expect_v to_o have_v be_v feed_v at_o our_o father_n table_n but_o we_o have_v be_v rebel_n and_o therefore_o with_o adonibezeks_n captive_n might_n just_o be_v make_v to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n jud._n 1.7_o under_o the_o foot_n of_o our_o great_a lord_n nay_o by_o our_o anger_n luxury_n intemperance_n and_o especial_o by_o fall_v back_o into_o our_o old_a sin_n 2.22_o sin_n canis_fw-la ad_fw-la vomitum_fw-la rediens_fw-la prov._n 26.11_o 2_o pet._n 2.22_o we_o have_v behave_v ourselves_o like_o unto_o dog_n and_o therefore_o how_o dare_v we_o challenge_v the_o child_n bread_n we_o may_v well_o confess_v with_o the_o poor_a canaanitish_a woman_n that_o the_o crumb_n and_o relic_n gen_fw-la relic_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d eurip_n cress_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d arist_n 2._o de_fw-la gen_fw-la which_o be_v the_o part_n of_o dog_n be_v too_o good_a for_o we_o that_o be_v the_o common_a mercy_n of_o food_n and_o raiment_n health_n and_o habitation_n and_o the_o least_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o comfort_n which_o be_v but_o small_a 45._o small_a ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d theophyl_n in_o math._n 15._o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d nazianz_n ep_v 45._o consider_v the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o his_o bounty_n to_o his_o own_o child_n but_o very_o great_a consider_v our_o unworthiness_n if_o the_o lord_n will_v please_v but_o to_o give_v we_o these_o necessary_a thing_n and_o to_o bestow_v so_o much_o grace_n and_o comfort_n on_o we_o as_o will_v support_v we_o and_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o repentance_n we_o will_v be_v very_o thankful_a although_o we_o be_v not_o fill_v with_o ecstasy_n and_o assurance_n it_o be_v true_a this_o heavenly_a bread_n be_v too_o good_a for_o we_o but_o only_o that_o our_o merciful_a father_n be_v admirable_a in_o his_o condescension_n he_o look_v at_o our_o necessity_n but_o weigh_v not_o our_o merit_n and_o do_v most_o gracious_o receive_v we_o wherefore_o we_o will_v lie_v down_o in_o the_o dust_n and_o be_v as_o vile_a as_o may_v be_v before_o so_o good_a a_o god_n our_o acknowledgement_n shall_v lay_v we_o as_o low_a as_o ever_o our_o sin_n have_v do_v we_o will_v profess_v we_o be_v unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o favour_n that_o so_o we_o may_v the_o better_o set_v out_o the_o divine_a goodness_n which_o vouchsafe_v to_o give_v we_o the_o great_a and_o no_o doubt_n they_o that_o thus_o humble_a themselves_o sincere_o shall_v certain_o be_v exalt_v luke_n 14.11_o for_o our_o god_n be_v always_o gracious_a and_o ever_o the_o same_o who_o property_n it_o be_v to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o humble_a and_o contrite_a one_o §_o 5._o grant_v we_o therefore_o gracious_a lord_n so_o to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o to_o drink_v his_o blood_n that_o our_o sinful_a body_n may_v be_v make_v clean_o by_o his_o body_n and_o our_o soul_n wash_v through_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o that_o we_o may_v evermore_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o be_v in_o we_o amen_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o our_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n we_o be_v seasonable_o mind_v that_o we_o have_v a_o gracious_a lord_n who_o be_v apt_a to_o pity_v we_o even_o when_o we_o be_v just_o miserable_a he_o see_v our_o body_n be_v defile_v and_o our_o soul_n pollute_v and_o both_o empty_a and_o void_a of_o christ_n and_o he_o have_v appoint_v this_o
bless_a sacrament_n on_o purpose_n to_o purify_v we_o and_o unite_v we_o unto_o our_o dear_a redeemer_n why_o then_o do_v we_o stand_v look_v one_o upon_o another_o gen._n 42.1_o and_o not_o rather_o look_v up_o to_o he_o that_o only_o can_v help_v we_o all_o will_v not_o our_o own_o necessity_n open_v our_o mouth_n nor_o his_o tender_a mercy_n encourage_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o give_v we_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v eat_v and_o live_v we_o do_v intend_v to_o eat_v but_o we_o have_v better_a not_o eat_v at_o all_o than_o not_o eat_v so_o etc._n so_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d so_o let_v he_o eat_v psal_n 26.6_o so_o will_v i_o compass_v etc._n etc._n as_o god_n require_v and_o so_o as_o to_o be_v better_v thereby_o now_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieving_a be_v nothing_o pure_a titus_n 1.15_o in_o vain_a therefore_o shall_v we_o desire_v in_o the_o follow_a prayer_n of_o consecration_n that_o these_o element_n shall_v become_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n if_o we_o do_v not_o first_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v worthy_o receive_v they_o there_o must_v be_v a_o change_n in_o we_o or_o else_o though_o christ_n natural_a flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v here_o and_o we_o shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v thereof_o every_o day_n we_o can_v not_o partake_v of_o christ_n 341._o christ_n qui_fw-la discordat_fw-la à _fw-la christo_fw-la nec_fw-la carnem_fw-la ejus_fw-la manducat_fw-la nec_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la bibit_fw-la etiamsi_fw-la tantae_fw-la rei_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la quotidiè_fw-la indifferentèr_fw-la accipiat_fw-la prosp_n send_v 341._o it_o be_v our_o eat_n with_o faith_n and_o penitence_n love_n and_o holy_a purpose_n that_o make_v it_o to_o be_v christ_n body_n and_o blood_n to_o we_o most_o wise_o therefore_o have_v the_o church_n order_v that_o before_o we_o pray_v for_o the_o consecration_n of_o the_o symbol_n we_o shall_v desire_v to_o be_v consecrate_a 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suspiro_fw-la da_fw-la vel_fw-la post_fw-la suspiria_fw-la ut_fw-la comedam_fw-la august_n med._n c._n 39_o as_o it_o be_v report_v st._n catherine_n be_v wont_a to_o do_v with_o the_o same_o passion_n that_o the_o child_n do_v for_o the_o breast_n of_o its_o mother_n let_v we_o come_v then_o with_o most_o ardent_a desire_n and_o summon_v up_o all_o our_o power_n now_o the_o angel_n be_v so_o near_o who_o make_v our_o bethesda_n medicinal_a let_v we_o passionate_o cry_v out_o and_o say_v lord_n have_v thou_o set_v open_v this_o fountain_n and_o will_v thou_o let_v a_o wretched_a creature_n die_v for_o thirst_n in_o thy_o presence_n have_v thou_o prepare_v such_o balm_n to_o heal_v i_o and_o shall_v i_o languish_v here_o before_o thou_o i_o know_v if_o thou_o will_v thou_o can_v make_v i_o clean_o here_o be_v the_o very_a instrument_n in_o thy_o hand_n grant_v therefore_o holy_a jesus_n that_o i_o may_v due_o apply_v it_o and_o right_o use_v it_o and_o then_o it_o shall_v prepare_v i_o 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victimam_fw-la pro_fw-la nostra_fw-la omnium_fw-la salute_v obtulit_fw-la memoriam_fw-la nobis_fw-la tradens_fw-la loco_fw-la sacrificii_fw-la continuo_fw-la offerendam_fw-la euseb_n praep_v evang._n l._n 1._o c._n 10._o appoint_v these_o creature_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n ordain_v that_o because_o they_o be_v design_v to_o express_v so_o great_a a_o mystery_n they_o shall_v have_v a_o peculiar_a consecration_n the_o ancient_a greek_n and_o roman_n will_v not_o taste_v of_o their_o ordinary_a meat_n and_o drink_n till_o they_o have_v hallow_v it_o by_o give_v the_o first_o part_n thereof_o to_o their_o god_n 20._o god_n romani_n &_o graeci_fw-la in_o convictu_fw-la familiari_fw-la ciborum_fw-la particulis_fw-la &_o vino_fw-la in_fw-la ignem_fw-la conjectis_fw-la libamina_fw-la diis_fw-la dabant_fw-la alex._n ab_fw-la alex._n gen_fw-la dier_z l._n 5._o c._n 21._o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d porph._n de_fw-mi abst_fw-ge l_o 2._o c._n 20._o the_o
essen_v 12._o essen_v ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d porph._n ut_fw-la supr_fw-la l._n 4._o c._n 12._o and_o the_o christian_n eustach_n christian_n tert._n ap._n c._n 39_o nec_fw-la cibi_fw-la sumantur_fw-la nisi_fw-la oratione_fw-la praemissâ_fw-la hieron_n ep_v 22._o ad_fw-la eustach_n begin_v their_o common_a meal_n with_o a_o solemn_a prayer_n for_o a_o blessing_n the_o jew_n will_v not_o eat_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n till_o samuel_n come_v to_o bless_v it_o 1_o sam._n 9.13_o how_o much_o more_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o expect_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o priest_n over_o this_o mysterious_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n before_o we_o eat_v thereof_o especial_o since_o jesus_n himself_o do_v not_o deliver_v this_o bread_n and_o wine_n until_o he_o have_v consecrate_a it_o by_o give_v thanks_o there_o be_v some_o other_o part_n of_o this_o office_n which_o may_v upon_o some_o occasion_n be_v omit_v praegustetur_fw-la omit_v non_fw-la prius_fw-la discumbitur_fw-la quam_fw-la oratio_fw-la 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of_o saint_n and_o commemoration_n of_o the_o dead_a but_o these_o corruption_n and_o innovation_n be_v remove_v our_o excellent_a reformer_n have_v give_v we_o the_o apostolical_a and_o catholic_n form_n alone_a only_o with_o a_o short_a prayer_n to_o introduce_v it_o and_o because_o all_o the_o communicant_n ought_v to_o join_v with_o the_o minister_n therein_o we_o will_v proceed_v so_o to_o explain_v it_o as_o may_v assist_v every_o one_o understanding_n and_o devotion_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n §_o 2._o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n have_v three_o part_n 1._o a_o introduction_n show_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o duty_n because_o 1._o we_o have_v a_o die_a saviour_n give_v for_o we_o almighty_a god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n do_v give_v thy_o only_a son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o suffer_v death_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o our_o redemption_n 2._o that_o death_n be_v so_o perfect_a and_o meritorious_a who_o make_v 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my_o soul_n gasp_v for_o it_o and_o without_o it_o alas_o i_o must_v die_v and_o perish_v §_o 13._o do_v this_o as_o oft_o as_o you_o shall_v drink_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o amen_o we_o have_v here_o again_o a_o renew_a injunction_n to_o do_v this_o and_o if_o we_o have_v any_o sense_n of_o our_o redeemer_n love_v or_o any_o care_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o be_v press_v to_o it_o but_o shall_v desire_v to_o do_v it_o often_o and_o yet_o always_o to_o do_v it_o well_o not_o drink_v it_o as_o common_a wine_n but_o as_o the_o memorial_n of_o his_o bloodshedding_n in_o remembrance_n of_o he_o and_o his_o inestimable_a kindness_n but_o of_o this_o we_o have_v speak_v before_o §_o 10._o only_o we_o must_v note_v that_o this_o amen_n in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o prayer_n be_v ancient_o speak_v 2._o speak_v 1_o cor._n 14.16_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d atque_fw-la ubi_fw-la praeses_fw-la orationes_fw-la &_o gratiarum_fw-la actiones_fw-la absolvit_fw-la 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grace_n thy_o life_n and_o thy_o love_n at_o present_a and_o have_v promise_v thy_o kingdom_n to_o i_o in_o reversion_n and_o i_o have_v scarce_o return_v this_o with_o the_o entire_a devotion_n of_o one_o half_a hour_n oh_o how_o little_o be_v my_o obdurate_a heart_n affect_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o my_o own_o guilt_n the_o fear_n of_o the_o divine_a wrath_n or_o the_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o suffering_n yet_o lord_n i_o do_v desire_n and_o do_v endeavour_v to_o praise_v thou_o so_o that_o i_o hope_v thou_o will_v consider_v my_o infirmity_n with_o much_o compassion_n and_o measure_v my_o service_n not_o by_o the_o exactness_n of_o the_o performance_n but_o by_o the_o sincerity_n of_o my_o wish_n so_o shall_v i_o be_v accept_v before_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n and_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o that_o acceptance_n be_v oblige_v unto_o thou_o for_o ever_o §_o 4._o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v that_o by_o the_o merit_n and_o death_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n 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gloria_fw-la in_o excelsis_fw-la or_o the_o angelic_a hymn_n §_o 1._o to_o conclude_v this_o office_n with_o a_o hymn_n be_v so_o direct_a a_o imitation_n of_o our_o saviour_n practice_n math._n 26.30_o that_o it_o be_v observe_v in_o all_o church_n and_o have_v be_v use_v in_o all_o age_n and_o although_o the_o form_n may_v differ_v yet_o this_o be_v as_o ancient_a as_o any_o now_o extant_a the_o former_a part_n of_o it_o be_v of_o a_o heavenly_a original_a and_o be_v sing_v by_o the_o angel_n at_o our_o lord_n nativity_n luke_n 2.14_o and_o it_o seem_v from_o thence_o it_o be_v transcribe_v into_o the_o oriental_a liturgy_n for_o it_o be_v thrice_o repeat_v in_o that_o of_o st._n james_n the_o latter_a part_n be_v by_o hug._n de_fw-fr s._n victor_n l._n 2._o say_v to_o be_v compose_v by_o st._n hilary_n bishop_n of_o poitiers_n but_o by_o rabanus_n maurus_n who_o live_v 200._o year_n before_o the_o say_a hugo_n it_o be_v ascribe_v to_o telesphorus_n about_o the_o year_n of_o christ_n 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sin_n of_o the_o world_n receive_v our_o prayer_n thou_o that_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o as_o the_o father_n be_v the_o object_n so_o the_o son_n be_v the_o subject_a of_o the_o angelic_a praise_n wherefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o be_v to_o glorify_v he_o who_o be_v remember_v and_o represent_v give_v by_o god_n and_o receive_v by_o we_o in_o this_o mystery_n it_o be_v usual_a at_o the_o entertainment_n of_o great_a prince_n by_o a_o herald_n to_o proclaim_v their_o name_n style_n and_o title_n with_o great_a solemnity_n even_o so_o the_o pious_a soul_n which_o have_v now_o receive_v her_o dear_a lord_n do_v with_o a_o mighty_a pleasure_n repeat_v all_o the_o name_n belong_v to_o his_o person_n to_o his_o nature_n and_o his_o office_n and_o thereby_o declare_v the_o majesty_n and_o glory_n the_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o he_o who_o she_o have_v now_o accept_v for_o her_o lord_n and_o king_n and_o whilst_o we_o be_v set_v out_o his_o glory_n we_o do_v also_o invocate_v he_o by_o all_o these_o honourable_a and_o endear_n name_n that_o he_o will_v employ_v his_o power_n his_o interest_n and_o merit_n to_o make_v our_o person_n and_o our_o prayer_n acceptable_a we_o behold_v he_o die_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o we_o can_v but_o beseech_v he_o to_o grant_v our_o pardon_n we_o discern_v he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n intercede_v for_o we_o and_o thereby_o we_o be_v encourage_v to_o beseech_v he_o to_o pity_v our_o misery_n and_o accomplish_v our_o desire_n his_o glory_n and_o our_o necessity_n make_v we_o beg_v this_o with_o ingeminated_a cry_n and_o a_o redouble_a importunity_n say_v as_o he_o once_o in_o his_o agony_n do_v the_o very_a same_o word_n and_o thus_o we_o do_v at_o once_o provide_v for_o our_o own_o relief_n and_o do_v honour_n to_o the_o bless_a jesus_n for_o this_o part_n be_v so_o contrive_v that_o it_o be_v a_o confession_n of_o our_o faith_n a_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o glory_n a_o prayer_n and_o a_o tanksgiving_n all_o in_o one_o and_o thus_o we_o may_v reduce_v it_o to_o a_o practical_a meditation_n how_o shall_v we_o express_v thy_o welcome_n into_o our_o soul_n bless_a jesus_n or_o how_o shall_v we_o celebrate_v thy_o praise_n we_o will_v remember_v what_o thou_o be_v in_o thyself_o and_o what_o thou_o have_v do_v for_o we_o for_o thou_o be_v glorious_a enough_o in_o thy_o own_o perfection_n o_o thou_o eternal_a and_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n equal_a to_o the_o father_n who_o be_v thyself_o both_o lord_n and_o god_n how_o lovely_a be_v thou_o o_o thou_o innocent_a lamb_n of_o god_n encircle_v with_o million_o of_o redeem_a soul_n who_o thou_o have_v wash_v in_o thy_o blood_n o_o how_o illustrious_a a_o brightness_n shine_v round_o about_o thou_o whilst_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o thy_o happiness_n intercede_v for_o poor_a sinner_n i_o adore_v thou_o and_o long_o to_o do_v thou_o honour_n and_o i_o delight_n to_o see_v all_o the_o angel_n of_o heaven_n worship_v thou_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n have_v thou_o merit_v so_o much_o on_o earth_n and_o have_v thou_o so_o much_o glory_n in_o heaven_n sweet_a saviour_n then_o sure_o i_o can_v perish_v behold_v how_o many_o poor_a soul_n be_v prostrate_a before_o thou_o admire_v and_o publish_v the_o merit_n of_o thy_o death_n and_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o intercession_n hear_v our_o importunate_a supplication_n and_o help_v we_o all_o therefore_o o_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a by_o experience_n to_o proclaim_v thy_o goodness_n amen_n §_o 6._o for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n thou_o only_o o_o christ_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n art_n most_o high_a in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n amen_n this_o phrase_n thou_o only_o be_v holy_a with_o some_o other_o in_o this_o hymn_n be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o song_n of_o moses_n and_o of_o the_o lamb_n revel_v 15.4_o as_o that_o thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n be_v from_o the_o first_o ep._n tim._n 6.15_o graec._n 6.15_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d apoc._n 15.4_o vulg._n solus_fw-la pius_fw-la es_fw-la ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d 1_o timoth._n 6.15_o non_fw-la quod_fw-la non_fw-la aliis_fw-la be_v titulus_fw-la aliquo_fw-la sensu_fw-la tribuatur_fw-la sed_fw-la quia_fw-la hoc_fw-la quicquid_fw-la est_fw-la à _fw-la deo_fw-la venit_fw-la grot._n in_o 1_o tim._n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d responsor_fw-la ad_fw-la quaest_n graec._n there_o be_v indeed_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n and_o there_o be_v lord_n many_o 1_o cor._n 8.5_o yet_o none_o of_o these_o have_v a_o propriety_n in_o this_o title_n because_o their_o holiness_n be_v imperfect_a and_o derive_v only_a jesus_n be_v holy_a in_o and_o of_o himself_o and_o of_o his_o holiness_n all_o other_o do_v receive_v he_o be_v holy_a and_o hallow_a because_o he_o hallow_v and_o sanctifi_v we_o as_o the_o liturgy_n of_o st._n james_n paraphrase_v it_o jacob._n it_o solus_fw-la tu_fw-la sanctus_fw-la es_fw-la qui_fw-la sanctificas_fw-la &_o sanctificaris_fw-la liturg._n s._n jacob._n he_o only_o be_v that_o lord_n say_v st._n augustine_n 36._o augustine_n solus_fw-la verus_fw-la dominus_fw-la es_fw-la qui_fw-la dominum_fw-la non_fw-la habes_fw-la aug._n confess_v l._n 10._o c._n 36._o who_o have_v no_o other_o lord_n above_o he_o for_o he_o only_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v equal_a to_o the_o father_n god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o we_o exalt_v he_o so_o high_o and_o pass_v by_o the_o mediation_n of_o saint_n and_o angel_n because_o none_o be_v so_o holy_a none_o so_o mighty_a none_o so_o high_a in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n nor_o none_o so_o gracious_a and_o love_a to_o we_o as_o jesus_n be_v this_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v therefore_o with_o all_o possible_a joy_n and_o triumph_n and_o it_o be_v a_o mighty_a rejoice_n to_o our_o spirit_n that_o he_o who_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o be_v come_v to_o dwell_v with_o we_o be_v so_o high_a and_o so_o magnificent_a and_o while_o it_o do_v cheer_v our_o heart_n to_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n our_o enemy_n be_v confound_v for_o while_o the_o church_n triumph_v the_o power_n of_o darkness_n tremble_v at_o the_o mention_n of_o his_o perfection_n let_v we_o then_o refresh_v ourselves_o with_o some_o such_o meditation_n we_o have_v exalt_v thou_o o_o lord_n as_o high_a as_o we_o can_v and_o yet_o scarce_o so_o high_a as_o real_o thou_o be_v we_o will_v apply_v ourselves_o to_o thou_o only_o for_o holiness_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v most_o holy_a we_o will_v seek_v for_o succour_n and_o protection_n from_o thou_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o supreme_a lord_n of_o lord_n and_o we_o will_v not_o doubt_v of_o acceptance_n with_o our_o heavenly_a father_n because_o thou_o be_v a_o partner_n in_o his_o divinity_n the_o high_a favourite_n of_o the_o celestial_a court_n thou_o be_v the_o great_a and_o the_o best_a in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o to_o my_o endless_a comfort_n whatsoever_o thou_o be_v thou_o have_v make_v thyself_o my_o so_o that_o the_o great_a thy_o glory_n be_v the_o great_a be_v my_o happiness_n now_o by_o faith_n hereafter_o by_o enjoyment_n it_o be_v true_a i_o can_v see_v thou_o with_o my_o bodily_a eye_n but_o i_o admire_v and_o bless_v thou_o i_o love_v thou_o with_o ecstasy_n of_o affection_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o lord_n and_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n i_o feel_v thy_o influence_n and_o i_o believe_v thy_o excellency_n so_o that_o i_o can_v rejoice_v in_o thou_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n thou_o be_v the_o high_a in_o thy_o father_n favour_n and_o in_o my_o esteem_n also_o to_o thou_o therefore_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o angelic_a hymn_n §_o 7._o o_o come_v let_v we_o join_v with_o the_o heavenly_a host_n and_o sing_v praise_n for_o the_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o jesus_n which_o bring_v so_o much_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o dwell_v on_o high_n from_o all_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n be_v which_o make_v on_o earth_n such_o a_o bless_a peace_n by_o reconcile_a we_o all_o to_o god_n and_o to_o one_o another_o and_o which_o also_o declare_v so_o great_a good_a will_n in_o the_o almighty_a towards_o men_n who_o have_v perish_v eternal_o without_o his_o mercy_n holy_a father_n it_o be_v we_o that_o receive_v the_o benefit_n of_o this_o thy_o goodness_n wherefore_o we_o praise_v thou_o for_o the_o power_n and_o we_o bless_v thou_o for_o the_o mercy_n of_o this_o great_a salvation_n we_o worship_v thou_o with_o our_o body_n and_o we_o glorify_v thou_o with_o our_o soul_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v they_o both_o we_o give_v
thanks_o unto_o thou_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n for_o thy_o great_a glory_n which_o be_v give_v to_o thou_o by_o all_o the_o world_n o_fw-la lord_n god_n we_o acknowledge_v thou_o be_v our_o heavenly_a king_n who_o have_v subdue_v our_o enemy_n thou_o be_v god_n the_o father_n almighty_n who_o have_v design_v and_o bring_v about_o this_o marvellous_a work_n we_o do_v also_o adore_v thou_o o_fw-la lord_n our_o saviour_n remember_v with_o delight_n and_o confess_v with_o joy_n that_o thou_o be_v the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n jesu_fw-la christ_n the_o anoint_v redeemer_n and_o now_o o_n lord_n god_n as_o thou_o be_v the_o most_o innocent_a lamb_n of_o god_n slay_v and_o sacrifice_v for_o our_o offence_n and_o as_o thou_o be_v the_o most_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o father_n that_o by_o thy_o holy_a passion_n take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n we_o entreat_v thou_o to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o pity_v we_o and_o again_o we_o beseech_v thou_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n since_o we_o be_v sinner_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o and_o once_o more_o we_o pray_v thou_o o_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o receive_v our_o prayer_n which_o otherwise_o may_v be_v hinder_v by_o they_o we_o know_v thou_o have_v the_o only_a interest_n in_o heaven_n wherefore_o we_o do_v again_o beseech_v thou_o thou_o that_o sit_v in_o great_a glory_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n that_o thou_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o save_v our_o soul_n to_o thou_o we_o make_v this_o application_n for_o pardon_n and_o acceptance_n bless_a jesus_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a in_o and_o from_o thyself_o to_o thou_o we_o seek_v for_o succour_v for_o thou_o only_o be_v the_o supreme_a lord_n of_o lord_n thou_o only_o o_o christ_n together_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n art_n most_o high_a in_o the_o favour_n and_o a_o partner_n in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n constitute_v the_o holy_a and_o undivided_a trinity_n which_o be_v bless_v for_o ever_o amen_n sect_n v._o of_o the_o final_a blessing_n §_o 1._o of_o the_o conclude_a the_o ordinary_a prayer_n with_o a_o blessing_n we_o have_v discourse_v comp._n to_o the_o temple_n sect_n ult_n but_o beside_o it_o be_v apparent_a that_o the_o people_n be_v always_o dismiss_v from_o this_o ordinance_n with_o a_o solemn_a benediction_n pronounce_v by_o the_o bishop_n when_o he_o be_v present_a 30._o present_a plebs_fw-la ab_fw-la episcopo_fw-la cum_fw-la benedictione_n mittatur_fw-la council_n agath_fw-mi can_v 30._o and_o in_o his_o absence_n by_o the_o priest_n arelaten_v priest_n populus_fw-la non_fw-la ante_fw-la discedat_fw-la quà m_fw-la missae_fw-la solennitas_fw-la compleatur_fw-la &_o ubi_fw-la episcopus_fw-la non_fw-la fuerit_fw-la benedictionem_fw-la accipiat_fw-la sacerdotis_fw-la council_n 3._o arelaten_v yet_o so_o as_o none_o may_v depart_v till_o this_o be_v give_v by_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o which_o custom_n some_o will_v ground_v upon_o our_o saviour_n practice_n who_o after_o his_o last_o eat_v with_o his_o disciple_n luke_n 24.43_o take_v his_o leave_n with_o a_o blessing_n ver_fw-la 50._o the_o present_a form_n be_v take_v out_o of_o holy_a scripture_n the_o first_o part_n be_v from_o philip._n 4.7_o the_o latter_a part_n be_v a_o christian_a paraphrase_n upon_o the_o old_a form_n of_o moses_n numb_a 6.24_o 25_o 26._o for_o whereas_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v thrice_o repeat_v there_o to_o note_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o trinity_n we_o have_v explain_v it_o by_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o what_o be_v further_a observable_a the_o follow_a method_n will_v declare_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o final_a blessing_n sect._n 2._o this_o blessing_n contain_v a_o twofold_a wish_n 1._o for_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n to_o be_v in_o we_o show_v 1._o the_o excellency_n thereof_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n 2._o the_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v desire_v keep_v your_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n 2._o for_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n to_o be_v upon_o we_o intimate_v 1._o whence_o it_o must_v proceed_v and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n almâghty_a the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v impart_v be_v among_o you_o and_o remain_v with_o you_o always_o amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o final_a blessing_n §_o 3._o the_o peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n keep_v your_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n when_o st._n paul_n have_v direct_v we_o to_o make_v our_o address_n to_o god_n by_o prayer_n supplication_n and_o thanksgiving_n philip._n 4.6_o he_o immediate_o add_v and_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n shall_v keep_v your_o heart_n etc._n etc._n ver_fw-la 7._o so_o that_o he_o may_v seem_v to_o have_v design_v this_o to_o be_v a_o conclusion_n for_o this_o very_a office_n for_o we_o have_v now_o by_o prayer_n litany_n and_o eucharist_n 4.7_o eucharist_n graec._n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d phil._n 4.7_o make_v our_o application_n to_o the_o divine_a majesty_n wherefore_o the_o holy_a man_n by_o this_o method_n ought_v now_o to_o give_v we_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n we_o have_v begin_v in_o piety_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v certain_o end_v in_o peace_n hence_o all_o liturgy_n general_o conclude_v with_o the_o mention_n of_o peace_n basil_n peace_n in_o pace_fw-la christi_fw-la eamus_fw-la lit._n s._n jacob_n reg._n ms._n enim_fw-la lâgit_fw-la ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d phil._n 4.7_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d chrysos_fw-la hom_n de_fw-fr jejun_fw-fr in_fw-it pasch_fw-mi in_o pace_fw-la procedamus_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la domini_fw-la lit._n s._n basil_n and_o there_o be_v not_o a_o more_o comprehensive_a blessing_n than_o peace_n nor_o a_o more_o seasonable_a valediction_n after_o this_o sacrament_n whether_o we_o understand_v it_o of_o the_o peace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o or_o of_o that_o which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o 1._o if_o we_o take_v it_o for_o the_o peace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o viz._n for_o our_o reconciliation_n to_o he_o by_o jesus_n christ_n rom._n 5.1_o philip._n 5.1_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d theophylac_n in_o loc_n philip._n and_o the_o internal_a peace_n of_o conscience_n follow_v thereupon_o it_o be_v so_o admirable_a in_o itself_o and_o it_o bring_v such_o comfort_n to_o the_o soul_n which_o enjoy_v it_o that_o it_o not_o only_o surpass_v all_o the_o gift_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n but_o pass_v the_o capacity_n of_o the_o high_a understanding_n to_o comprehend_v it_o and_o whereas_o we_o do_v now_o all_o pretend_v to_o know_v and_o to_o love_n god_n and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o minister_n pray_v that_o we_o may_v find_v such_o comfort_n and_o delight_n in_o our_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n that_o it_o may_v keep_v we_o firm_a and_o constant_a to_o this_o knowledge_n and_o love_n that_o it_o may_v win_v the_o affection_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o gratify_v the_o power_n of_o our_o mind_n so_o as_o to_o attract_v we_o to_o a_o further_a progress_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o so_o gracious_a a_o god_n and_o in_o the_o love_n of_o so_o dear_a a_o saviour_n he_o pray_v that_o this_o peace_n may_v make_v we_o despise_v all_o the_o friendship_n of_o sin_n and_o engage_v we_o to_o seek_v after_o a_o further_a acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o a_o near_a union_n with_o jesus_n christ_n so_o that_o we_o may_v fall_v off_o no_o more_o to_o vanity_n when_o we_o have_v taste_v these_o divine_a pleasure_n 2._o if_o we_o take_v it_o for_o the_o peace_n which_o god_n require_v of_o we_o viz._n that_o peace_n which_o by_o his_o command_n we_o here_o make_v with_o our_o brethren_n which_o sense_n theophylact_v also_o mention_n it_o be_v very_o proper_a to_o wish_v that_o this_o peace_n may_v keep_v our_o heart_n also_o for_o we_o be_v all_o here_o join_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o amity_n as_o a_o token_n whereof_o the_o ancient_n finish_v these_o mystery_n with_o a_o kiss_n of_o peace_n 16.16_o peace_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d justin_n m._n apol._n 2._o osculum_fw-la pacis_fw-la quod_fw-la est_fw-la signaculum_fw-la orationis_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr or._n roman_n 16.16_o and_o suppose_v they_o have_v not_o receive_v aright_o unless_o they_o all_o depart_v in_o mutual_a peace_n and_o charity_n ibid._n charity_n quale_n sacrificium_fw-la est_fw-la à _fw-la quo_fw-la sine_fw-la pace_n receditur_fw-la idem_fw-la tertul._n ibid._n and_o this_o bless_a peace_n be_v both_o better_a than_o
est_fw-la sed_fw-la tibi_fw-la gratia_fw-la cvi_fw-la gratia_fw-la est_fw-la ipsa_fw-la justitia_fw-la aug._n ep_v 105._o ad_fw-la sixt._n presb._n yet_o shall_v be_v bestow_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o master_n upon_o all_o that_o be_v so_o qualify_v let_v we_o then_o earnest_o beseech_v this_o bless_a lord_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a goodness_n and_o do_v govern_v and_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n to_o give_v abundant_a grace_n to_o this_o his_o new_a servant_n so_o that_o it_o may_v have_v the_o comfort_n of_o these_o grace_n here_o and_o the_o reward_n of_o they_o hereafter_o through_o his_o mercy_n which_o crow_v in_o we_o that_o which_o he_o have_v first_o give_v to_o we_o for_o jesus_n sake_n amen_n §._o 2._o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n who_o most_o dear_o belove_v son_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o world_n be_v darkness_n and_o a_o chaos_n until_o the_o spirit_n move_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o water_n gen._n 1.2_o from_o whence_o the_o rude_a and_o indigested_a matter_n receive_v a_o quicken_a influence_n which_o produce_v that_o beauty_n and_o order_n which_o we_o now_o behold_v and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o first_o creation_n and_o generation_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o new_a creation_n and_o regeneration_n of_o a_o christian_a the_o spirit_n move_v upon_o the_o water_n of_o baptism_n give_v light_a and_o life_n and_o bring_v in_o order_n and_o comeliness_n instead_o of_o the_o confusion_n and_o darkness_n which_o sin_n have_v cause_v wherefore_o since_o there_o be_v so_o great_a a_o work_n to_o be_v do_v by_o the_o spirit_n we_o must_v most_o humble_o beseech_v that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v return_v to_o its_o ancient_a seat_n as_o tertullian_n speak_v it_o be_v true_a our_o lord_n jesus_n do_v sanctify_v water_n in_o general_n to_o the_o mystical_a wash_n away_o of_o sin_n but_o when_o this_o particular_a water_n be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o so_o sacred_a a_o ministry_n and_o to_o so_o admirable_a purpose_n it_o be_v necessary_a it_o shall_v first_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n 1_o timoth._n 4.5_o that_o be_v by_o repeat_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n institution_n and_o by_o petition_v for_o the_o descent_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o two_o part_n of_o this_o prayer_n yet_o if_o any_o shall_v ask_v why_o we_o consecrate_v the_o water_n and_o where_o we_o have_v a_o express_a command_n in_o scripture_n for_o it_o s._n basil_n 27._o basil_n benedicimus_fw-la aquam_fw-la baptismatis_fw-la ex_fw-la quâ_fw-la autem_fw-la scripturâ_fw-la nun_n ex_fw-la tacitâ_fw-la traditione_n basil_n de_fw-fr spir._n sanc._n cap._n 27._o answer_v we_o do_v this_o as_o well_o as_o many_o other_o weighty_a thing_n because_o of_o the_o constant_a tradition_n and_o continual_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v a_o sufficient_a warrant_n in_o matter_n so_o reasonable_a and_o pious_a as_o this_o be_v now_o that_o the_o primitive_a christian_n do_v always_o use_v a_o prayer_n for_o the_o consecrate_v of_o the_o water_n do_v appear_v by_o many_o witness_n donat._n witness_n oportet_fw-la vero_fw-la mundari_fw-la &_o sanctificari_fw-la aqua_fw-la priùs_fw-la à _fw-la sacerdote_fw-la ut_fw-la possit_fw-la baptismo_fw-la svo_fw-la peccata_fw-la hominis_fw-la qui_fw-la baptizatur_fw-la abluere_fw-la cypr._n l._n 1._o ep_v 21._o venit_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la precem_fw-la dicit_fw-la ad_fw-la fontem_fw-la invocavit_fw-la patris_fw-la nomen_fw-la praesentiam_fw-la silij_fw-la &_o spiritûs_fw-la sancti_fw-la vtitur_fw-la verbis_fw-la coelestibus_fw-la quod_fw-la baptizemus_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la patris_fw-la &_o filii_fw-la &_o spiritûs_fw-la sancti_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr sacr_n l._n 2._o c._n 5._o in_o ecclesia_fw-la aqua_fw-la sacerdotis_fw-la prece_fw-la sanctificatur_fw-la aug._n the_o bapt_a in_o donat._n and_o which_o be_v more_o their_o prayer_n do_v consist_v of_o two_o principal_a part_n as_o we_o also_o do_v viz._n 1._o the_o repetition_n of_o christ_n word_n math._n 27.19_o and_o a_o petition_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n only_o the_o present_a form_n be_v somewhat_o full_a have_v first_o a_o typical_a allusion_n as_o to_o the_o original_a of_o baptism_n second_o a_o recital_n of_o the_o institution_n thereof_o three_o a_o double_a request_n ground_v on_o these_o premise_n 1._o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o water_n 2._o for_o the_o right_a disposition_n of_o the_o child_n to_o receive_v the_o benefit_n convey_v thereby_o 1._o this_o great_a petition_n be_v introduce_v by_o remember_v a_o remarkable_a passage_n in_o the_o passion_n of_o christ_n viz._n the_o flow_a of_o blood_n and_o water_n from_o his_o holy_a side_n as_o he_o be_v hang_v on_o the_o cross_n which_o the_o father_n say_v be_v from_o no_o natural_a cause_n but_o that_o it_o be_v miraculous_a and_o a_o mystery_n design_v to_o signify_v that_o as_o sin_n have_v enter_v into_o the_o world_n by_o the_o woman_n make_v by_o a_o wound_n in_o adam_n side_n so_o salvation_n come_v in_o by_o the_o two_o sacrament_n of_o water_n and_o blood_n 16._o blood_n aqua_fw-la ad_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la sanguis_fw-la ad_fw-la potum_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr virgin_n ad_fw-la marcellin_n l._n 3._o idem_fw-la in_o luc._n 23._o &_o the_o sacram._n l._n 5._o c._n 1._o item_n tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 16._o which_o flow_v from_o the_o side_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n and_o therefore_o we_o follow_v antiquity_n in_o this_o application_n and_o encourage_v ourselves_o to_o expect_v great_a thing_n from_o he_o who_o suffering_n do_v occasion_n this_o mystery_n and_o who_o pour_v out_o his_o heart_n blood_n for_o we_o 2._o our_o lord_n do_v not_o only_o figure_v this_o sacrament_n in_o a_o mystical_a manner_n but_o after_o his_o resurrection_n by_o a_o plain_a and_o express_a commission_n make_v it_o a_o perpetual_a sanction_n that_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n math._n 28.19_o wherefore_o since_o it_o be_v by_o his_o command_n that_o we_o go_v about_o this_o mystery_n we_o do_v repeat_v the_o word_n of_o our_o commission_n to_o show_v that_o we_o expect_v the_o inward_a part_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o all_o from_o he_o who_o set_v we_o upon_o the_o work_n and_o since_o he_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o now_o also_o glorify_v and_o invest_v with_o all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n math._n 28.18_o we_o believe_v his_o word_n abel_n word_n accedat_fw-la verbum_fw-la ad_fw-la elementum_fw-la &_o fit_a sacramentum_fw-la augustin_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d dictum_fw-la oraculi_fw-la pythii_n ap_fw-mi herodot_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d philo_z the_o sacrif_n abel_n be_v sufficient_a to_o effect_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v have_v do_v in_o baptism_n there_o be_v many_o believe_v that_o in_o this_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o sacrament_n the_o consecration_n be_v make_v by_o the_o divine_a efficacy_n of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n yet_o that_o we_o may_v not_o rest_v in_o the_o repetition_n of_o the_o syllable_n only_o 3._o here_o be_v add_v the_o request_n of_o the_o whole_a congregation_n who_o be_v all_o bind_v to_o join_v in_o this_o great_a request_n that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o more_o prevalent_a when_o so_o many_o who_o be_v already_o christian_n do_v beg_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o make_v these_o water_n effectual_a to_o the_o party_n now_o to_o be_v baptize_v and_o the_o two_o former_a particular_n do_v add_v much_o strength_n to_o this_o petition_n which_o we_o may_v thus_o express_v o_o thou_o who_o do_v so_o lively_o typify_v this_o sacred_a ordinance_n in_o thy_o passion_n and_o so_o plain_o institute_v it_o after_o thy_o resurrection_n let_v we_o not_o want_v thy_o presence_n and_o thy_o influence_n now_o that_o we_o be_v go_v about_o it_o by_o express_a commission_n from_o thou_o behold_v we_o do_v all_o unite_v our_o most_o fervent_a desire_n that_o thou_o will_v by_o this_o water_n effect_n that_o which_o far_o transcend_v all_o humane_a power_n amen_n now_o the_o thing_n desire_v be_v two_o first_o that_o whereas_o this_o which_o we_o have_v provide_v be_v but_o common_a water_n yet_o upon_o our_o humble_a supplication_n he_o will_v send_v down_o his_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o it_o 4._o it_o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d cyril_n catech._n 3_o ita_fw-la de_fw-la sancto_fw-la viz._n spiritu_fw-la sanctificata_fw-la natura_fw-la aquarum_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la sanctificare_fw-la concepit_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 4._o that_o it_o may_v signify_v operate_v and_o effect_v all_o that_o ever_o any_o soul_n receive_v in_o this_o holy_a laver_n and_o convey_v all_o the_o blessing_n of_o baptism_n unto_o this_o child_n we_o do_v not_o desire_v nor_o expect_v the_o water_n shall_v be_v change_v in_o substance_n but_o only_o sanctify_v to_o a_o new_a purpose_n and_o impregnate_v with_o a_o spiritual_a property_n for_o the_o mystical_a wash_n away_o of_o sin_n and_o
have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o 3._o a_o doxology_n to_o he_o also_o together_o with_o the_o whole_a trinity_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n thou_o only_o o_o christ_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n art_n most_o high_a in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o gloria_fw-la in_o excelsis_fw-la §_o 3._o glory_n be_v to_o god_n on_o high_a on_o earth_n peace_n and_o good_a will_n towards_o man_n this_o bless_a hymn_n the_o church_n have_v learn_v from_o that_o heavenly_a choir_n which_o come_v to_o celebrate_v our_o lord_n nativity_n luke_n 2.16_o and_o since_o we_o have_v taste_v the_o celestial_a manna_n and_o feed_v upon_o angel_n food_n it_o be_v fit_a we_o shall_v join_v with_o they_o in_o sing_v the_o praise_n of_o their_o lord_n and_o we_o and_o as_o one_o of_o the_o angelic_a order_n first_o begin_v and_o then_o a_o multitude_n of_o the_o heavenly_a host_n unite_v their_o voice_n so_o it_o be_v the_o 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accomplish_v so_o that_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n have_v just_a cause_n now_o than_o ever_o to_o sing_v glory_n to_o god_n in_o the_o high_a note_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a place_n grot._v place_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d aliquando_fw-la excellentissimè_fw-la math._n 21.9_o hoc_fw-la loco_fw-la terrae_fw-la opponitur_fw-la grot._v for_o he_o have_v now_o do_v we_o the_o high_a favour_n in_o make_v such_o peace_n on_o earth_n virg._n earth_n deus_fw-la nobis_fw-la haec_fw-la otia_fw-la fecit_fw-la virg._n and_o give_v such_o testimony_n of_o his_o good_a will_n towards_o we_o no_o doubt_v the_o bless_a spirit_n above_o who_o sing_v at_o the_o conversion_n of_o one_o sinner_n do_v give_v glory_n to_o god_n in_o the_o high_a now_o when_o he_o have_v seal_v his_o covenant_n of_o peace_n with_o so_o many_o and_o when_o they_o behold_v we_o all_o at_o peace_n one_o with_o another_o and_o rejoice_v in_o these_o pledge_n of_o the_o divine_a favour_n the_o church_n rejoice_v to_o see_v so_o many_o poor_a soul_n revive_v with_o the_o hope_n of_o mercy_n 3._o mercy_n gaudet_n ecclesia_fw-la redemptione_n multorum_fw-la &_o adstare_fw-la sibi_fw-la familiam_fw-la candidatam_fw-la spirituali_fw-la exultatione_n laetatur_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr sacr._n l._n 5._o c._n 3._o every_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o joy_n and_o every_o tongue_n be_v ready_a to_o bless_v the_o lord_n for_o this_o happy_a reconciliation_n oh_o let_v we_o strive_v to_o sing_v the_o praise_n with_o a_o angelic_a spirit_n that_o so_o they_o above_o and_o we_o below_o may_v make_v a_o lovely_a concord_n and_o if_o our_o devotion_n can_v rise_v to_o the_o same_o note_n yet_o let_v our_o sincerity_n keep_v we_o in_o a_o agreeable_a key_n and_o for_o the_o help_n of_o our_o affection_n let_v we_o thus_o meditate_v o_o my_o soul_n behold_v and_o blush_v to_o see_v the_o angel_n who_o be_v almost_o unconcern_v sing_v for_o thy_o felicity_n while_o thou_o be_v silent_a and_o unmoved_a the_o heaven_n be_v calm_a above_o thou_o the_o earth_n be_v quiet_a round_n about_o thou_o and_o thy_o god_n have_v testify_v his_o good_a will_n unto_o thou_o rejoice_v and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a admire_v and_o celebrate_v the_o love_n of_o jesus_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o that_o sacrifice_n which_o have_v fill_v heaven_n with_o glory_n earth_n with_o peace_n and_o all_o the_o world_n with_o comfort_n o_o you_o celestial_a power_n it_o be_v my_o concern_n to_o magnify_v he_o to_o who_o you_o pay_v these_o praise_n for_o i_o have_v receive_v those_o mercy_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o your_o joy_n wherefore_o i_o will_v join_v with_o you_o and_o bless_v my_o god_n in_o the_o high_a strain_n and_o i_o will_v pray_v that_o i_o may_v extol_v he_o more_o high_o o_o let_v all_o the_o lord_n redeem_v on_o earth_n and_o all_o the_o glorious_a spirit_n of_o heaven_n unite_v their_o voice_n till_o all_o the_o world_n do_v resound_v with_o his_o praise_n who_o have_v restore_v peace_n to_o we_o and_o show_v such_o good_a will_n unto_o man_n hosanna_n in_o the_o high_a §_o 4._o we_o praise_v thou_o we_o bless_v thou_o we_o worship_v thou_o we_o glorify_v thou_o we_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o for_o thy_o great_a glory_n o_o lord_n god_n heavenly_a king_n god_n the_o father_n almighty_n have_v before_o propound_v the_o subject_n of_o our_o praise_n we_o now_o begin_v to_o descant_v upon_o it_o and_o first_o we_o glorify_v the_o father_n almighty_n to_o who_o the_o former_a praise_n be_v primary_o direct_v and_o although_o we_o be_v teach_v with_o many_o word_n to_o express_v our_o gratitude_n and_o our_o joy_n yet_o none_o can_v censure_v this_o as_o a_o vain_a repetition_n because_o it_o be_v do_v in_o imitation_n of_o those_o celestial_a hymn_n record_v in_o the_o revelation_n viz._n blessing_n and_o glory_n and_o wisdom_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o may_v be_v etc._n etc._n revel_v 7.12_o and_o the_o like_a chap._n 5.13_o as_o also_o because_o every_o word_n here_o use_v be_v high_o pertinent_a and_o have_v its_o peculiar_a and_o proper_a signification_n graec._n signification_n ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d philem_n poet._n graec._n we_o praise_v god_n by_o set_v forth_o his_o greatness_n we_o bless_v he_o by_o declare_v his_o goodness_n we_o worship_v he_o with_o our_o body_n we_o glorify_v he_o with_o our_o mouth_n we_o give_v he_o thanks_o with_o our_o heart_n for_o the_o great_a glory_n which_o he_o have_v get_v to_o himself_o by_o these_o his_o mercy_n towards_o we_o and_o further_o the_o add_v so_o many_o word_n do_v well_o express_v the_o vehemency_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o show_v that_o we_o be_v so_o full_a of_o admiration_n and_o delight_n that_o we_o know_v not_o well_o with_o what_o word_n to_o signify_v the_o pleasure_n which_o we_o feel_v within_o we_o and_o whilst_o we_o be_v repeat_v so_o many_o phrase_n let_v our_o soul_n be_v enlarge_v in_o comfortable_a reflection_n upon_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v not_o object_v against_o their_o number_n but_o find_v a_o new_a motion_n in_o our_o mind_n to_o comply_v with_o every_o one_o of_o these_o eucharistical_a word_n and_o use_v every_o one_o of_o they_o with_o devotion_n o_o god_n the_o father_n of_o heaven_n who_o mercy_n be_v over_o all_o the_o world_n i_o be_o infinite_o please_v to_o behold_v the_o glory_n and_o to_o hear_v the_o praise_n which_o thou_o have_v get_v by_o thy_o mercy_n to_o poor_a sinner_n and_o i_o can_v even_o pour_v out_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o that_o joy_n which_o my_o heart_n conceive_v at_o thy_o so_o universal_a honour_n wherefore_o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o by_o acknowledgement_n and_o bless_v thou_o with_o hymn_n i_o will_v worship_v thou_o with_o the_o low_a reverence_n and_o glorify_v thou_o in_o the_o high_a note_n yea_o i_o will_v give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o with_o all_o my_o soul_n for_o thy_o pity_n and_o thy_o patience_n thy_o mercy_n and_o long-suffering_a thy_o bounty_n and_o lovingkindness_n towards_o thy_o unworthy_a yet_o miserable_a creature_n and_o as_o all_o man_n do_v share_v in_o thy_o goodness_n i_o hope_v they_o will_v join_v in_o thy_o praise_n in_o sing_v that_o song_n of_o the_o lamb_n which_o be_v to_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o eternal_a hallelujah_n praise_n and_o blessing_n honour_n glory_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v unto_o he_o that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n §_o 5._o o_o lord_n the_o only_o beget_v son_n jesu_n christ_n o_o lord_n god_n lamb_n of_o god_n son_n of_o the_o father_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o