inward_a seat_v without_o the_o â—each_n oâ—_n all_o these_o vicissitudeâ—_n and_o changeâ—_n theâ—_n aâ—_n they_o have_v â—_o sâ—itablenesse_n so_o they_o have_v a_o fullness_n in_o they_o to_o create_v fullness_n of_o joy_n they_o be_v cordial_n to_o the_o heart_n thing_n that_o be_v in_o â—heir_n own_o nature_n refresh_v to_o the_o soul_n and_o apâ—_n to_o bâ—geâ—_n heart-joy_n oâ—her_o thing_n be_v not_o suitable_a to_o thiâ—_n to_o produce_v any_o sucâ—_n inward_a â—oul-compâ—â—cency_a the_o thing_n that_o be_v from_o without_o â—â—acâ—_n not_o so_o deep_a as_o the_o heart_n they_o make_v their_o impression_n rather_o on_o the_o outward_a sense_n to_o â—ickle_v and_o please_v they_o or_o the_o countenance_n to_o put_v â—ome_o please_v shâ—pe_n upon_o it_o but_o the_o wise_a man_n pronounâ—â—â—h_v all_o theâ—e_n joy_n that_o aâ—ise_v from_o external_a thing_n to_o be_v superficial_a only_o skin-deep_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o laughter_n the_o heart_n be_v sorrowful_a and_o the_o end_n of_o that_o mirth_n be_v heaviness_n prov._n 14.13_o exâ—rema_fw-la gaudâ—_n luctus_fw-la occupo_fw-la there_o be_v no_o solid_a recreation_n to_o the_o soul_n in_o its_o retire_a thought_n from_o all_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o sense_n it_o be_v but_o like_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o itch_n which_o no_o man_n esteem_v pleasure_n but_o beside_o as_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o gospel_n affect_v the_o heart_n and_o soul_n by_o bring_v soul-mercieâ—_a and_o treasure_n as_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n hope_v of_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n so_o there_o be_v a_o fullness_n in_o they_o which_o may_v answerable_o fill_v all_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o heart_n with_o joy_n there_o be_v a_o unexhaustednesse_n in_o these_o thing_n a_o universality_n in_o christ_n all_o in_o all_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n be_v in_o he_o and_o may_v not_o this_o cause_n sure_o a_o â—â—gh_a spring_n tide_n of_o joy_n the_o heart_n be_v ease_v upon_o the_o low_a clear_a apprehension_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n it_o give_v a_o heaâ—t-serenity_n and_o calmness_n to_o a_o trouble_a soul_n that_o nothing_o else_o can_v do_v yet_o to_o make_v up_o the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n as_o well_o as_o the_o solidity_n of_o it_o to_o extend_v the_o measure_n of_o it_o as_o well_o as_o to_o beget_v the_o true_a quality_n of_o it_o it_o be_v requisite_a â—hat_n not_o only_o there_o be_v a_o fâ—lnesse_n in_o the_o object_n that_o be_v full_a superabundant_a ample_a matter_n of_o rejoice_v but_o there_o must_v be_v a_o kind_n of_o fullness_n in_o the_o apprehension_n it_o must_v be_v represent_v full_o as_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cloud_n of_o unbelief_n scatter_v and_o then_o indeed_o upon_o the_o full_a aspect_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o christ_n in_o it_o there_o be_v a_o fullness_n of_o joy_n that_o flow_v in_o to_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o sea_n be_v fill_v upon_o the_o full_a aspect_n of_o the_o moon_n oh_o that_o we_o can_v believe_v this_o that_o there_o be_v a_o fullness_n of_o joy_n here_o and_o no_o where_o else_o certain_o this_o â—lone_a be_v ponder_v and_o sink_v into_o our_o heart_n will_v be_v a_o powerful_a reformer_n in_o we_o and_o among_o we_o how_o will_v it_o carry_v man_n heart_n to_o a_o disgrace_n and_o despise_v all_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v hold_v in_o admiration_n by_o man_n how_o will_v it_o turn_v the_o channel_n of_o man_n judgement_n opinion_n affection_n anâ—_n conversation_n for_o certain_o whithersoever_o the_o tide_n of_o joy_n flow_v thither_o the_o heart_n be_v carry_v and_o it_o be_v that_o all_o man_n be_v seek_v though_o they_o take_v many_o contrary_a and_o diverse_a way_n as_o their_o own_o fancy_n lead_v they_o now_o if_o once_o this_o be_v establish_v in_o thy_o soul_n that_o here_o be_v that_o truth_n â—nd_v fullness_n of_o joy_n which_o elsewhere_o be_v ignorant_o and_o vain_o â—ought_v will_v it_o not_o divert_v thy_o desire_n and_o turn_v the_o current_n of_o thy_o affection_n and_o endeavour_n to_o â—all_n into_o this_o ocean_n of_o gladness_n and_o delight_n elsewhere_o there_o be_v neither_o true_a joy_n nor_o full_a joy_n nec_fw-la verum_fw-la nec_fw-la plenum_fw-la gaudium_fw-la there_o be_v no_o verity_n in_o it_o it_o be_v but_o a_o external_a garb_n and_o shadow_n and_o there_o be_v no_o plenty_n or_o fullness_n in_o it_o it_o fill_v not_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o reaper_n it_o satisfy_v not_o his_o very_a hunger_n but_o here_o when_o a_o soul_n be_v possess_v with_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o dwell_v in_o god_n by_o love_n there_o be_v both_o reality_n â—nd_v plenty_n all_o the_o dimension_n of_o the_o heart_n may_v be_v fill_v up_o some_o allegorise_v upon_o the_o triangular_a composition_n of_o man_n heart_n that_o no_o orbicular_a thing_n such_o as_o this_o world_n can_v fill_v it_o exact_o without_o vacuity_n but_o only_o the_o bless_a and_o holy_a trinity_n true_o we_o may_v conceive_v this_o fullness_n of_o joy_n exclude_v all_o the_o latent_fw-la grief_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o fill_v up_o all_o the_o vacant_a corner_n do_v flow_v from_o that_o bless_a fellowship_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n now_o though_o these_o two_o be_v only_o mention_v yet_o the_o holy_a ghost_n must_v not_o be_v exclude_v for_o the_o apostolic_a prayer_n do_v attribute_v chief_o our_o fellowship_n with_o god_n to_o the_o spirit_n so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n unit_v our_o heart_n and_o associate_n they_o to_o god_n that_o seem_v to_o correspond_v between_o he_o and_o we_o so_o then_o there_o be_v such_o a_o fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n that_o leave_v no_o vacuity_n in_o the_o heart_n that_o fill_v all_o the_o dimension_n and_o corner_n of_o it_o with_o peace_n and_o joy_n but_o add_v unto_o this_o in_o the_o three_o place_n that_o these_o thing_n have_v not_o only_o a_o fullness_n but_o withal_o a_o durableness_n not_o only_a plenty_n but_o beside_o eternity_n and_o perpetuity_n to_o correspond_v to_o the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o this_o certain_o be_v â—_o great_a congruity_n and_o so_o make_v up_o much_o beauty_n and_o harmony_n for_o what_o more_o incongruous_a and_o unsuitable_a then_o for_o a_o immortal_a spirit_n to_o spend_v itself_o and_o give_v up_o itself_o to_o that_o which_o be_v not_o which_o must_v leâ—ve_v â—t_a whiâ—â—_n be_v moâ—tâ—l_a and_o â—ading_v in_o its_o own_o nature_n without_o whicâ—_n it_o must_v continue_v infinite_o long_o than_o it_o can_v enjoy_v it_o and_o what_o more_o comely_a then_o for_o a_o immortal_a thing_n to_o associate_v to_o eternal_a thing_n and_o â—o_o derive_v itâ—_n joy_n from_o a_o eternal_a spring_n for_o then_o when_o all_o thing_n visible_a aâ—e_n do_v away_o and_o thing_n mortal_a abolish_v than_o its_o joy_n none_o can_v take_v from_o it_o because_o it_o tâ—kes_v its_o joy_n from_o that_o which_o must_v survive_v all_o these_o change_n suppose_v any_o thing_n can_v for_o the_o preâ—ent_n give_v a_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o absolute_a content_n to_o the_o heart_n yet_o if_o we_o imagine_v that_o thing_n may_v be_v separate_v and_o disjoin_v â—rom_o the_o heart_n and_o cease_v to_o be_v certain_o the_o veâ—y_a expectation_n of_o such_o a_o eternal_a separation_n will_v almost_o extinguish_v all_o the_o joy_n and_o make_v it_o dry_v up_o of_o the_o fullness_n for_o may_v a_o soul_n think_v what_o shall_v i_o do_v for_o ever_o when_o this_o well_o dry_v whence_o shall_v i_o draw_v water_n of_o joy_n out_o of_o what_o well_o but_o now_o that_o fear_n be_v remove_v and_o the_o soul_n needâ—_n not_o loss_n the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o present_a enjoyment_n of_o god_n through_o anxious_a foresight_n of_o the_o future_a because_o he_o may_v know_v thâ—t_v the_o perfect_a fullness_n that_o shall_v never_o ebb_v be_v but_o come_v and_o the_o sun_n be_v but_o ascend_v yet_o towards_o the_o meridian_n from_o whence_o he_o shall_v never_o go_v down_o but_o stand_v fix_v to_o be_v the_o eternal_a wonder_n and_o delight_n of_o angelâ—_n and_o man_n now_o though_o it_o be_v true_a that_o christian_n here_o have_v neither_o that_o plenty_n nor_o that_o perpetuity_n of_o this_o joy_n that_o the_o object_n of_o it_o give_v ground_n for_o though_o their_o heart_n be_v often_o fill_v with_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n partly_o from_o outward_a partly_o from_o inward_a evil_n and_o affliction_n yet_o certain_o this_o arise_v but_o from_o the_o dark_a apprehension_n dim_a belief_n and_o slight_a consideration_n of_o these_o thing_n that_o christ_n speak_v and_o his_o apostle_n write_v unto_o we_o we_o may_v no_o question_n keep_v ouâ—_n heart_n in_o more_o peace_n and_o tranquillity_n in_o all_o the_o commotion_n of_o the_o time_n or_o alteration_n in_o ourselves_o if_o we_o do_v more_o steadfast_o believe_v the_o gospel_n and_o keep_v moâ—e_n constant_a fellowship_n with_o god_n but_o however_o it_o be_v there_o be_v radical_o a_o fullness_n of_o joy_n in_o
the_o moon_n be_v not_o clean_o and_o the_o sun_n iâ—_n spot_v in_o respect_n of_o his_o holiness_n angelâ—_n may_v be_v charge_v with_o folly_n then_o add_v unto_o this_o to_o make_v up_o the_o resemblance_n full_a the_o bounty_n and_o benignity_n of_o his_o influence_n upon_o the_o world_n the_o flow_n forth_o of_o his_o inâ—â—nit_a goodness_n that_o inrich_v the_o whole_a earth_n look_v as_o the_o sun_n be_v the_o great_a and_o most_o universal_a benefactor_n his_o influence_n and_o heat_n be_v thâ—_n very_a renovation_n of_o the_o world_n it_o make_v â—ll_o new_a and_o green_a and_o flourish_a it_o put_v a_o youth_n upon_o the_o world_n and_o so_o be_v the_o very_a spring_n and_o fountain_n of_o life_n to_o â—ll_o sublunary_a thing_n how_o much_o be_v that_o true_a of_o the_o true_a light_n of_o the_o substantial_a of_o who_o this_o sun_n be_v but_o a_o shadow_n he_o be_v the_o life_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o light_n of_o man_n every_o good_a gift_n and_o every_o perfect_a donation_n descend_v from_o he_o jam._n 1.17_o â—is_fw-la influence_n be_v more_o universal_a to_o the_o be_v to_o the_o move_a to_o the_o live_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o then_o jesus_n christ_n the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n be_v carry_v aâ—oâ—t_n in_o the_o orb_n of_o the_o godspel_n and_o in_o his_o beam_n there_o be_v a_o heal_a virtue_n tâ—eâ—e_o be_v the_o refreshment_n oâ—_n poor_a wearied_a soulâ—_n that_o aâ—e_v scorch_v with_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n there_o iâ—_n a_o admirable_a heat_n and_o warmness_n of_o love_n and_o affection_n that_o this_o glorious_a light_n carry_v embosomed_a in_o it_o and_o that_o be_v it_o that_o pierce_v into_o soul_n and_o warm_v heart_n and_o quicken_v dead_a spirit_n and_o put_v a_o new_a face_n upon_o all_o again_o this_o be_v the_o spring_n of_o all_o the_o life_n that_o be_v true_o spiritual_a and_o it_o have_v as_o sweet_a and_o comfoâ—tablâ—_n effect_n upon_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n who_o receive_v the_o truth_n in_o love_n the_o light_n in_o love_n that_o be_v the_o light_n with_o heat_n as_o ever-the_a sun_n approach_v â—ear_o the_o earth_n have_v have_v upon_o plant_n â—nd_v live_a creature_n and_o to_o complete_a the_o resemblance_n more_o there_o may_v be_v something_o of_o the_o infallibility_n and_o incomprehensibility_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n here_o represent_v for_o though_o nothing_o be_v clear_a than_o the_o light_n yet_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o itâ—_n own_o nature_n darkeâ—_n then_o light_a that_o which_o be_v so_o manifest_a to_o the_o eye_n how_o obscure_a be_v it_o to_o the_o understanding_n mâ—ny_n debate_v anâ—_n inquiry_n have_v be_v abouâ—_n it_o but_o yet_o it_o be_v nâ—t_o know_v whâ—t_o tâ—at_a be_v by_o which_o we_o know_v all_o thing_n certain_o such_o iâ—_n the_o divine_a light_n it_o iâ—_n inconceivable_a and_o inexpressible_a therefore_o he_o be_v â—aid_v to_o dwell_v in_o light_n inaccessible_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n 1_o â—im_n 6.16_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a daâ—knesse_n that_o hinder_v uâ—_n to_o see_v god_n a_o daâ—knesse_n of_o ignorance_n in_o uâ—_n and_o a_o daâ—kneâ—â—_n of_o inaccessible_a light_n in_o he_o the_o one_o be_v a_o vail_n upon_o our_o heart_n wâ—ich_a blind_v and_o darken_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n that_o they_o do_v not_o see_v that_o which_o be_v manifest_a of_o god_n even_o in_o hiâ—_n work_v o_o that_o cloud_n of_o unbelief_n that_o be_v spread_v over_o oâ—r_a soulâ—_n which_o hinder_v the_o glorious_a â—ayes_v of_o that_o divine_a light_n to_o shine_v into_o they_o thiâ—_n darkness_n sâ—tan_n contributeâ—_n much_o to_o who_o be_v the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n 2_o cor._n 4.4_o this_o make_v the_o most_o part_n of_o soul_n like_o dungeon_n within_o when_o the_o glorious_a light_n of_o the_o gospel_n surround_v they_o without_o this_o earthliness_n and_o carnality_n of_o our_o heart_n make_v they_o like_o the_o earth_n receive_v only_o the_o light_n in_o the_o upper_a and_o outward_a superfice_n and_o not_o suffer_v it_o to_o be_v transmit_v into_o our_o heart_n to_o change_v they_o but_o when_o it_o please_v he_o who_o at_o the_o fiâ—st_n by_o a_o word_n of_o power_n command_v light_a to_o shine_v out_o of_o darkness_n he_o can_v scatter_v that_o cloud_n of_o ignorance_n â—nd_v draw_v away_o â—he_v vail_n of_o unbelief_n and_o can_v by_o hiâ—_n power_n â—nd_a art_n so_o transform_v the_o soul_n aâ—_n to_o â—â—moâ—e_v its_o earthly_a quality_n and_o make_v it_o transparent_a and_o pure_a and_o then_o the_o light_n will_v sâ—ine_v in_o to_o 〈◊〉_d heart_n 〈◊〉_d get_v free_a access_n into_o the_o soul._n but_o â—â—â—ough_a this_o daâ—knâ—sâ—e_n weâ—e_o whole_o remove_v â—â—ere_o be_v another_o daâ—knesse_n that_o arise_v not_o fâ—om_o â—he_v wanâ—_n oâ—_n light_n but_o â—â—om_o the_o excessive_a supeâ—-â—bundance_a oâ—_n light_n caligo_n 〈◊〉_d nimiae_fw-la that_o be_v a_o divine_a daâ—knessâ—_n a_o daâ—knesse_n oâ—_n glory_n such_o a_o infinite_a excess_n and_o superplusâ—f_a â—f_z light_n â—nd_a glory_n above_o all_o create_a capacity_n that_o it_o dazâ—es_v and_o confound_v all_o â—â—â—tal_a or_o create_v understanding_n we_o 〈◊〉_d sâ—me_a shadow_n oâ—â—his_fw-la if_o we_o look_v up_o to_o tâ—e_v clear_a sun_n we_o be_v able_a to_o see_v nothing_o â—or_a too_o much_o light_n there_o be_v such_o a_o infinite_a disproportion_n heâ—e_n between_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o this_o diâ—ine_a light_n of_o glory_n that_o if_o we_o curious_o pâ—y_v â—nto_o it_o it_o be_v raâ—her_o confound_v and_o astonish_v and_o therefore_o it_o fill_v the_o soul_n of_o saint_n with_o continual_a silent_a admiration_n and_o adoration_n sermon_n xi·_n 1_o joh._n 1.5_o this_o then_o be_v the_o message_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v of_o he_o and_o declare_v unto_o you_o that_o god_n be_v light_n and_o in_o he_o be_v no_o darkness_n at_o all_o true_a religion_n consist_v not_o only_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n but_o especial_o in_o conformity_n to_o he_o and_o communion_n with_o he_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n be_v the_o great_a end_n and_o design_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o it_o be_v the_o greâ—â—_n result_v of_o all_o a_o chriâ—â—ianâ—_n painâ—_n and_o progress_n it_o iâ—_n not_o only_o the_o great_a part_n of_o religion_n bâ—t_v the_o veâ—y_a â—eward_n of_o religion_n too_o â—or_a piety_n have_v its_o reward_n of_o happiness_n in_o the_o bosom_n oâ—_n it_o without_o borrow_v fâ—om_o external_a thing_n now_o thâ—t_v which_o this_o sweet_a and_o fragrant_a fâ—uit_n whicâ—_n perâ—umeâ—_n all_o the_o soul_n with_o delight_n and_o â—ills_v it_o with_o joy_n spring_v out_o oâ—_n be_v conformity_n to_o gâ—d_n assimilation_n oâ—_n nature_n â—nd_n disposition_n some_o likeness_n to_o god_n imprint_v on_o tâ—e_v soul_n again_o in_o holy_a affection_n and_o disposition_n a_o co-incidency_n oâ—_n our_o will_n with_o the_o will_n of_o god_n a_o drowâ—ing_n of_o it_o in_o the_o sea_n of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n his_o law_n in_o the_o inward_a paâ—ts_n now_o what_o be_v the_o root_n of_o this_o conformity_n but_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n this_o be_v that_o which_o have_v a_o veâ—â—ue_a to_o transform_v the_o soul_n into_o his_o similitude_n you_o see_v then_o wheâ—e_a true_a religion_n begin_v low_a and_o by_o what_o mean_v it_o grow_v up_o to_o the_o sweet_a fruit_n of_o that_o eternal_a joy_n that_o shall_v be_v press_v out_o of_o the_o â—_z of_o fellowship_n with_o god_n â—o_o than_o whatsoever_o be_v declare_v of_o god_n unto_o uâ—_n in_o hiâ—_n woâ—d_v whatsoever_o be_v hold_v â—orth_o of_o he_o it_o be_v not_o only_o set_v forth_o to_o be_v the_o subject_a oâ—_n our_o knowledge_n but_o especial_o to_o be_v a_o pattern_n for_o imitation_n and_o to_o be_v a_o inflame_a motive_n to_o our_o affection_n this_o be_v the_o very_a substance_n of_o the_o verâ—e_n this_o then_o be_v the_o message_n i_o declare_v that_o god_n be_v light_n and_o this_o i_o heaâ—d_v not_o â—rom_o christ_n only_o for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o my_o curiosity_n nor_o do_v i_o declare_v it_o to_o you_o only_o that_o you_o may_v know_v it_o as_o if_o you_o have_v no_o more_o to_o do_v witâ—_n it_o but_o especial_o that_o you_o may_v know_v what_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o conformity_n to_o that_o light_n the_o end_n oâ—_n your_o know_a god_n iâ—_n to_o become_v like_a god_n if_o so_o be_v you_o will_v have_v communion_n with_o he_o let_v we_o take_v this_o rule_n then_o to_o measure_v all_o our_o seaâ—chings_n aâ—ter_v god_n and_o inquiring_n into_o he_o certain_o there_o ought_v to_o be_v more_o meditation_n and_o inquiry_n of_o heart_n upon_o this_o subject_n because_o it_o be_v the_o spring_n of_o all_o life_n to_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v that_o which_o enâ—icheth_v it_o most_o and_o fill_v it_o with_o peace_n joy_n and_o delight_n and_o bring_v in_o a_o treasure_n into_o a_o manâ—_n heaâ—t_fw-la â—uch_o aâ—_n christ_n speak_v of_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n
religion_n in_o respect_n of_o which_o we_o look_v on_o former_a time_n aâ—_n the_o time_n of_o ignorance_n and_o darkness_n which_o god_n wink_v at_o if_o it_o be_v so_o indeed_o i_o shall_v think_v the_o time_n happy_a and_o bless_v the_o day_n we_o live_v into_o for_o as_o many_o sour_a and_o sad_a accident_n as_o they_o be_v mix_v withal_o indeed_o if_o the_o variety_n of_o book_n and_o multiplicity_n of_o discourse_n upon_o religion_n if_o the_o multitude_n of_o dispute_n about_o point_n of_o truth_n and_o frequency_n of_o sermon_n may_v be_v hold_v for_o a_o sufficient_a proof_n of_o this_o pretention_n â—e_n shall_v not_o want_v store_n enough_o of_o knowledge_n and_o light_n but_o i_o fear_v that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o touchstone_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n according_a to_o which_o we_o may_v try_v the_o truth_n oâ—_n this_o assertion_n that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o rule_n by_o which_o to_o measure_v either_o the_o truth_n or_o degree_n of_o our_o knowledge_n but_o for_o all_o that_o we_o may_v be_v lie_v bury_v in_o egyptian-darkness_n and_o while_o such_o a_o light_n seem_v to_o shine_v about_o we_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v a_o dungeon_n of_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o unbelief_n and_o our_o way_n and_o walk_v full_a of_o stumblingâ—_n in_o the_o darkness_n i_o be_o lead_v to_o entertain_v these_o sad_a thought_n oâ—_n the_o present_a timeâ—_n from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n which_o give_v we_o the_o designation_n of_o â—_o true_a christian_n to_o be_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o the_o character_n oâ—_n his_o knowledge_n to_o be_v obedience_n to_o his_o command_n if_o according_a to_o this_o level_n we_o take_v the_o estimat_fw-la of_o the_o proportion_n of_o our_o knowledge_n â—nd_v light_n i_o be_o afraid_a lest_o there_o be_v find_v as_o much_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o daâ—kness_n as_o we_o do_v foolish_a fancy_n that_o we_o have_v of_o light_n however_o to_o find_v 〈◊〉_d will_v be_v some_o break_n up_o of_o 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garment_n oâ—_n new_a light_n but_o especial_o of_o the_o vulgar_a knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o religion_n which_o be_v â—ar_o adulterate_v from_o the_o true_a metal_n &_o stamp_n of_o divine_a knowledge_n by_o the_o intermixture_n of_o the_o gross_a darkness_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o conversation_n as_o that_o other_o be_v from_o the_o naked_a truth_n and_o therefore_o both_o of_o they_o be_v find_v light_n in_o the_o balance_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n and_o sergeant_n by_o this_o touchstone_n of_o obedience_n to_o make_v out_o this_o examination_n the_o better_a i_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o open_v these_o three_o thing_n unto_o you_o which_o comprehend_v the_o word_n 1._o that_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o most_o proper_a designation_n of_o a_o christian_a hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o know_v he_o which_o be_v as_o much_o as_o to_o say_v that_o we_o be_v true_a christian_n 2._o that_o the_o proper_a character_n of_o true_a knowledge_n be_v obedience_n or_o conscionable_a practise_v of_o what_o we_o know_v and_o then_o last_o that_o the_o only_a estimat_fw-la or_o trial_n of_o our_o estate_n before_o god_n be_v make_v according_a to_o the_o appearance_n of_o his_o work_n in_o uâ—_n and_o not_o by_o immediate_a thrust_v ourselves_o into_o the_o secret_n of_o god_n hide_a decree_n hereby_o we_o know_v etc._n etc._n here_o then_o in_o a_o narrow_a circle_v we_o have_v â—ll_o the_o work_n and_o business_n of_o a_o christian_a his_o direct_a â—nd_n principal_a duty_n be_v to_o know_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o command_n which_o be_v not_o two_o distinct_a duty_n as_o they_o come_v in_o a_o religious_a consideration_n but_o make_v up_o one_o complete_a woâ—k_n of_o christianity_n which_o consist_v in_o conformity_n to_o god_n then_o the_o reflex_n and_o secondary_a duty_n of_o a_o christian_a which_o make_v much_o for_o hiâ—_n comfort_n be_v to_o know_v that_o he_o know_v god_n to_o know_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o command_n iâ—_n a_o thing_n of_o indispensible_a necessity_n to_o the_o be_v oâ—_n a_o christiâ—n_n to_o know_v that_o we_o know_v he_o be_v of_o great_a concernment_n to_o the_o comâ—ort_n and_o well-being_n oâ—_n a_o christian_a without_o the_o first_o a_o man_n be_v as_o miserablâ—â—s_v he_o can_v be_v without_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o misery_n because_o hâ—_n want_v the_o spring_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o happiness_n without_o the_o second_o a_o christian_n be_v unhappy_a indeed_o for_o the_o present_a though_o he_o may_v not_o be_v call_v miserable_a because_o he_o be_v more_o happy_a than_o he_o know_v of_o and_o only_o unhappy_a because_o he_o know_v not_o his_o happiness_n for_o the_o first_o then_o knowledge_n be_v a_o thing_n so_o naturâ—l_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n that_o the_o desire_n of_o it_o be_v restless_a and_o unsatiable_a there_o be_v some_o appetite_n of_o it_o in_o all_o man_n though_o in_o the_o generality_n of_o people_n because_o of_o immersednesse_n in_o earthly_a thing_n and_o thâ—_n predominancy_n of_o corrupt_a lust_n and_o affection_n which_o hinder_v most_o man_n soul_n to_o wait_v upon_o thâ—_n more_o noble_a inquiry_n alter_v knowledge_n in_o which_o onâ—_n a_o man_n real_o differ_v from_o a_o beast_n there_o be_v little_a 〈◊〉_d no_o stir_v that_o way_n yet_o some_o fine_a spirit_n theâ—â—â—e_v that_o be_v unquiet_a this_o way_n and_o with_o solomoâ—_n give_v themselves_o and_o apply_v their_o heart_n to_o seaâ—câ—_n out_o wisdom_n but_o this_o be_v the_o cuâ—se_n of_o man_n curioâ—â—â—ty_n at_o first_o in_o seek_v after_o unnecessary_a knowledge_n when_o he_o be_v happy_a enough_o already_o and_o know_v a_o much_o of_o god_n and_o his_o work_n as_o may_v have_v be_v 〈◊〉_d most_o satisfy_a entertainment_n of_o his_o spirit_n i_o say_v for_o that_o wretched_a aim_n we_o be_v to_o this_o day_n depriuâ—ed_v of_o that_o knowledge_n which_o man_n once_o have_v whicâ—_n be_v the_o ornament_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o the_o repast_n oâ—_n his_o soul_n as_o all_o other_o thing_n be_v subdue_v under_o â—_o curse_o for_o sin_n so_o especial_o this_o which_o man_n have_v iâ—_n lose_v in_o seek_v that_o which_o he_o need_v not_o and_o the_o tract_n of_o it_o be_v so_o obscure_v and_o perplex_v the_o footstep_n of_o it_o be_v so_o undiscernible_a and_o the_o way_n of_o it_o be_v like_o a_o bird_n in_o the_o air_n or_o a_o ship_n in_o the_o sea_n leave_v we_o few_o help_n to_o find_v it_o out_o that_o most_o part_n of_o man_n lose_v themselves_o in_o seek_v to_o find_v it_o and_o therefore_o in_o all_o the_o inquiry_n and_o search_n of_o man_n after_o the_o knowledge_n even_o of_o natural_a thing_n that_o come_v under_o our_o view_n there_o be_v at_o length_n nothing_o find_v out_o remarkable_a but_o the_o increase_n of_o sorrow_n and_o the_o discovery_n of_o ignorance_n as_o solomon_n say_v eâ—cles_n 1.18_o this_o be_v all_o the_o jewel_n that_o be_v bring_v up_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o this_o sea_n when_o man_n diuâ—_n deep_a into_o it_o for_o the_o wise_a of_o man_n can_v reach_v no_o more_o though_o his_o bucket_n be_v as_o long_o as_o any_o mansâ—_n chap._n 7.23_o i_o say_v i_o will_v he_o wise_a bâ—t_v it_o be_v far_o from_o i_o that_o which_o be_v far_o off_o and_o exceed_v deep_a who_o can_v find_v it_o out_o knowledge_n have_v take_v a_o far_a journey_n from_o man_n nature_n and_o have_v not_o lest_o any_o print_n behind_o it_o to_o find_v it_o out_o again_o but_o as_o it_o weâ—e_v have_v fly_v away_o in_o a_o instant_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v ask_v with_o job_n 28._o ver_fw-la 1.12_o sure_o there_o be_v a_o vein_n for_o the_o silver_n etc._n etc._n but_o where_o shall_v wisdom_n be_v find_v and_o where_o be_v the_o place_n of_o understanding_n what_o utopian_a isle_n have_v she_o transport_v unto_o that_o mortal_a man_n the_o
thou_o know_v not_o the_o seal_n that_o be_v on_o his_o heart_n from_o eternity_n but_o now_o the_o love_n of_o a_o believer_n be_v the_o result_n of_o his_o love_n this_o be_v it_o that_o be_v the_o source_n and_o spring_n of_o constant_a communion_n and_o it_o vent_v itself_o in_o converse_n with_o god_n and_o daily_a entertainment_n of_o he_o in_o our_o spirit_n and_o way_n there_o be_v a_o keep_n of_o company_n with_o he_o in_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n and_o all_o the_o ordinance_n there_o be_v a_o communication_n and_o familiar_a conference_n of_o the_o heart_n with_o he_o either_o in_o think_v on_o he_o or_o pour_v out_o our_o request_n to_o he_o there_o be_v a_o mutual_a and_o daily_a intercourse_n and_o correspondence_n of_o that_o soul_n with_o god_n in_o answer_v his_o word_n by_o obedience_n in_o pray_v to_o he_o and_o receive_v answer_n from_o he_o and_o then_o return_v his_o answer_n again_o with_o a_o letter_n of_o thanks_o â—nd_v praise_n as_o it_o be_v these_o be_v the_o way_n to_o increase_v that_o love_n of_o god_n and_o kindle_v it_o up_o to_o a_o high_a flame_n and_o it_o be_v thus_o increase_v it_o gather_v in_o all_o the_o endeavour_n and_o ability_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o set_v all_o on_o fire_n as_o a_o sweet_a smell_a sacrifice_n to_o pleaâ—e_v he_o it_o be_v henceforth_o the_o great_a study_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o remove_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v offensive_a to_o he_o for_o the_o entertain_v of_o sin_n his_o enemy_n be_v most_o inconsistent_a with_o this_o true_a fellowship_n and_o friendship_n if_o i_o regard_v iniquity_n in_o my_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v i_o psal._n 66.18_o this_o will_v maâ—r_v that_o sweet_a correspondence_n in_o prayer_n and_o praise_n for_o it_o be_v a_o breach_n of_o peace_n and_o covenant_n to_o regard_v and_o maintain_v his_o enemy_n therefore_o the_o â—oul_n that_o love_v god_n will_v study_v to_o compose_v it_o selâ—_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n as_o well_o as_o his_o love_n that_o be_v strong_a as_o death_n put_v he_o upon_o a_o careful_a watch_n to_o do_v all_o thing_n for_o our_o profit_n and_o so_o this_o take_v in_o our_o whole_a carriage_n and_o walk_v in_o religious_a approach_n or_o in_o common_a business_n to_o have_v this_o as_o our_o great_a design_n converse_v with_o god_n and_o walk_v to_o all_o wellpleasing_a now_o if_o we_o be_v once_o enroll_v in_o this_o bless_a fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n than_o it_o follow_v as_o a_o fruit_n and_o result_v of_o thiâ—_n that_o we_o shall_v have_v fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o and_o true_o the_o more_o unity_n with_o god_n the_o more_o unity_n among_o ourselves_o for_o he_o be_v the_o unite_n cement_n principle_n he_o be_v the_o cenâ—er_n of_o all_o christianâ—_n and_o as_o lineâ—_n the_o far_o they_o be_v from_o the_o centre_n the_o far_a distant_a they_o be_v one_o from_o another_o so_o the_o distance_n and_o elongation_n of_o soul_n from_o god_n set_v they_o at_o further_a distance_n among_o themselves_o the_o near_a we_o come_v every_o one_o to_o jesus_n christ_n the_o near_o we_o join_v in_o â—ffection_n one_o to_o another_o and_o this_o iâ—_n import_v in_o that_o of_o châ—istâ—_n prayer_n that_o they_o may_v be_v one_o in_o we_o joh._n 17_o 21_o 22_o no_o unity_n but_o in_o that_o one_o lord_n and_o 〈◊〉_d perfect_a unity_n but_o in_o a_o perfect_a union_n with_o he_o i_o will_v exhort_v to_o study_v this_o more_o to_o have_v fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o as_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n by_o sympathy_n by_o mutual_a help_a one_o another_o in_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a thing_n even_o among_o christian_n that_o live_v obscure_o in_o â—_o city_n in_o a_o village_n there_o be_v not_o that_o harmonious_a agreement_n and_o consent_n of_o heart_n that_o contention_n and_o plea_n of_o love_n of_o gentleness_n and_o forbearance_n who_o shall_v exercise_v most_o of_o that_o but_o there_o be_v many_o jealousy_n heartburning_n grudging_n stâ—â—fes_n evil_a speaking_n etc._n etc._n to_o the_o stumble_n of_o other_o and_o the_o weaken_n of_o yourselves_o which_o certain_o argue_v that_o you_o be_v much_o caâ—nal_n and_o walk_v as_o man_n and_o that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o fellowship_n with_o he_o be_v wax_v cold_a and_o be_v languish_v and_o dead_a etc._n etc._n sermon_n viii·_n 1_o joh._n â—_o 4_o and_o these_o thing_n write_v we_o unto_o you_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a all_o motion_n tend_v to_o rest_n and_o quietness_n we_o see_v it_o daily_o in_o the_o motion_n below_o and_o we_o believe_v it_o also_o of_o the_o circular_a revolution_n of_o the_o heaven_n above_o that_o theâ—e_n be_v a_o day_n come_v in_o which_o they_o shall_v cease_v as_o have_v perform_v all_o they_o be_v appoint_v for_o and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o thing_n natural_a so_o it_o be_v in_o thing_n rational_a in_o a_o more_o eminent_a way_n their_o desireâ—_n affection_n and_o action_n which_o be_v the_o motion_n and_o stretch_v of_o the_o soul_n towards_o that_o it_o desire_n and_o apprehend_v as_o good_a tend_v of_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o be_v direct_v by_o the_o very_a intention_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o some_o rest_n and_o tranquillity_n some_o joy_n and_o contentation_n of_o spirit_n if_o other_o thing_n that_o have_v no_o knowledge_n have_v their_o centre_n of_o rest_n how_o much_o more_o must_v man_n who_o be_v a_o understand_a creature_n have_v it_o by_o the_o ordination_n and_o appointment_n of_o god_n but_o there_o be_v this_o wide_a difference_n in_o the_o point_n of_o capacity_n of_o happiness_n between_o man_n and_o other_o creature_n that_o they_o whatsoever_o excellent_a virtue_n or_o property_n they_o have_v yet_o know_v they_o not_o themselves_o and_o so_o can_v neither_o enjoy_v what_o excellency_n themselves_o have_v nor_o have_v use_n of_o what_o be_v in_o other_o for_o to_o what_o purpose_n be_v it_o to_o shine_v forth_o if_o there_o be_v no_o eye_n to_o see_v what_o advantage_n have_v â—he_n rose_n in_o its_o fragrancy_n if_o it_o can_v smell_v itself_o that_o which_o be_v not_o perceive_v be_v as_o if_o it_o be_v not_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a testimony_n that_o all_o these_o visible_a thing_n be_v create_v not_o for_o themselves_o but_o for_o man_n sake_n who_o know_v they_o can_v use_v they_o and_o enjoy_v they_o here_o be_v then_o the_o peculiar_a capacity_n that_o god_n have_v give_v to_o man_n to_o discern_v and_o know_v what_o he_o seek_v what_o he_o have_v â—nd_n possess_v that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v able_a to_o enjoy_v it_o or_o use_v it_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o this_o be_v a_o great_a point_n of_o god_n image_n and_o conformity_n with_o he_o who_o infinite_a blessedness_n and_o joy_n â—iseth_v from_o that_o perfect_a comprehension_n and_o intuitive_a behold_v of_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o incomprehensible_a riches_n so_o then_o man_n happiness_n or_o misery_n must_v depend_v upon_o this_o both_o whâ—t_a the_o soul_n 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this_o will_v put_v such_o a_o confusion_n both_o in_o thâ—_n woâ—ld_a and_o mankind_n o_o how_o do_v this_o condemn_v thâ—sâ—_n who_o pretend_v to_o thiâ—_n high_a call_v of_o christianity_n and_o yet_o there_o be_v no_o way_n leave_v to_o discern_v they_o by_o nothing_o appear_v in_o they_o and_o ordinary_o proceed_v from_o they_o which_o may_v give_v a_o signification_n of_o the_o inward_a truth_n of_o their_o fellowship_n with_o god_n but_o rather_o that_o which_o give_v a_o demonstration_n of_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o pretention_n therâ—â—eâ—e_v no_o consent_n in_o nature_n if_o thaâ—_n be_v 〈◊〉_d neither_o be_v there_o any_o harmonious_a agreement_n in_o religion_n where_o thiâ—_n proportion_n and_o correspondence_n be_v not_o keep_v in_o a_o mâ—nâ—_n life_n the_o very_a heathen_n do_v not_o account_v they_o philosopher_n but_o those_o that_o express_v their_o doctrine_n in_o woâ—kâ—_n 〈◊〉_d well_o as_o word_n and_o true_o the_o lively_a image_n of_o truth_n be_v in_o 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the_o word_n and_o
the_o labyrinth_n that_o be_v in_o it_o and_o so_o it_o be_v use_v as_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o interpretation_n in_o the_o part_n of_o it_o now_o my_o belove_a in_o the_o lord_n take_v 〈◊〉_d the_o scope_n of_o the_o whole_a scripture_n the_o mark_n thâ—â—_n all_o the_o gospel_n shoot_v at_o these_o thing_n i_o write_v unto_o you_o that_o you_o sin_v not_o you_o hear_v it_o be_v true_a 〈◊〉_d pardon_n of_o sin_n of_o delivery_n from_o wrath_n of_o not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n of_o cover_v offence_n oâ—_n blot_v they_o out_o as_o a_o cloud_n all_o these_o you_o read_v and_o hear_v but_o what_o do_v they_o all_o aim_n at_o if_o you_o consider_v not_o that_o attentive_o you_o shall_v no_o more_o understand_v the_o plain_a gospel_n than_o you_o can_v expound_v a_o parable_n without_o observe_v the_o scope_n of_o it_o do_v you_o think_v these_o have_v no_o further_o aim_v then_o to_o give_v you_o peace_n and_o to_o secure_v you_o from_o fear_n and_o terror_n that_o you_o may_v then_o 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compassion_n they_o may_v call_v sinner_n from_o the_o way_n of_o death_n o_o there_o be_v no_o subject_n in_o which_o a_o man_n may_v have_v moâ—e_n room_n for_o melt_a affection_n nothing_o that_o will_v admit_v of_o such_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n as_o this_o the_o multitude_n of_o soul_n post_v to_o destruction_n and_o so_o blindfolded_a that_o they_o can_v see_v it_o here_o the_o fountain_n of_o tear_n may_v be_v open_v to_o run_v abundant_o the_o lord_n peâ—sonats_n a_o tender-hearted_n father_n or_o husband_n often_o oh_o why_o will_v you_o die_v you_o have_v break_v my_o heart_n with_o your_o whorish_a heart_n o_o jerusalem_n how_o oft_o will_v i_o but_o thou_o will_v not_o when_o he_o who_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o humane_a â—_z express_v himself_o thus_o how_o much_o more_o do_v it_o become_v uâ—_n poor_a creature_n to_o have_v pity_n on_o our_o fellow-creature_n shall_v it_o not_o press_v out_o from_o we_o many_o groan_n to_o see_v so_o many_o perish_v even_o beside_o salvation_n i_o wish_v you_o will_v take_v it_o so_o that_o the_o warning_n you_o to_o flee_v from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v be_v the_o great_a act_n of_o savour_n and_o love_n that_o can_v be_v do_v to_o you_o it_o become_v we_o to_o be_v solicitous_a about_o you_o and_o declare_v unto_o you_o that_o you_o will_v meet_v with_o destruction_n in_o those_o path_n you_o walk_v into_o that_o these_o way_n go_v down_o to_o the_o chamber_n of_o death_n o_o that_o it_o may_v be_v do_v with_o so_o much_o feel_a compassion_n of_o your_o misery_n as_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o require_v but_o why_o do_v many_o of_o you_o tâ—ke_v it_o so_o hard_a to_o be_v thus_o forwarn_v and_o have_v your_o danger_n declare_v unto_o you_o i_o guess_v at_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o you_o be_v in_o a_o distemper_n as_o sick_a child_n distemper_v in_o a_o fever_n who_o aâ—e_v not_o capable_a to_o discern_v their_o parent_n tender_a affection_n when_o it_o cross_v their_o own_o inclination_n and_o way_n sermon_n xxii·_n 1_o joh._n 2.1_o my_o little_a child_n these_o thing_n write_v i_o unto_o you_o that_o you_o sin_v not_o and_o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n christ_n jesus_n come_v by_o water_n and_o by_o blood_n not_o by_o water_n only_o but_o by_o blood_n also_o and_o i_o add_v not_o by_o blood_n only_o but_o by_o water_n also_o chap_n 5.6_o in_o sin_n there_o be_v the_o guilt_n bind_v over_o to_o punishment_n and_o there_o be_v the_o filth_n or_o spot_n that_o defile_v the_o soul_n in_o god_n sight_n to_o take_v away_o guilt_n nothing_o so_o fit_a as_o blood_n for_o there_o be_v no_o punishment_n beyond_o blood_n therefore_o say_v the_o apostle_n without_o the_o shed_n of_o blood_n there_o be_v no_o remission_n of_o sin_n heb._n 9.22_o and_o for_o the_o stain_n and_o spot_n nothing_o be_v so_o suitable_a as_o water_n for_o that_o be_v general_o appoint_v for_o cleanse_v and_o some_o shadow_n of_o this_o the_o heathen_n have_v who_o 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blood_n the_o end_n of_o the_o blood_n iâ—_n to_o sâ—ve_v we_o the_o end_n of_o the_o water_n be_v that_o we_o sin_n noâ—_n since_o we_o be_v save_v he_o come_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o expiation_n because_o we_o have_v sin_v he_o come_v iâ—_n the_o water_n of_o sanctification_n that_o we_o may_v not_o sin_v his_o blood_n speak_v peace_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o water_n subjoin_v but_o let_v they_o not_o return_v to_o folly_n his_o blood_n cry_v behold_v thou_o be_v make_v whole_a and_o the_o water_n echo_n unto_o it_o sin_v no_o more_o lâ—st_v a_o worse_a thing_n befâ—ll_v thou_o joh._n 5.14_o these_o two_o stream_n oâ—_n water_n and_o blood_n which_o aâ—e_v appoint_v for_o purity_n and_o pardon_n run_v intermingle_v all_o along_n and_o so_o the_o proper_a effect_n of_o they_o be_v interchangeable_o attribute_v to_o either_o of_o they_o he_o have_v wash_v we_o in_o hiâ—_n blood_n rev._n 1.5_o and_o 7.14_o and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n cleanse_v uâ—_n from_o all_o sin_n than_o 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then_o sin_v not_o against_o love_n hatred_n of_o any_o good_a thing_n be_v deform_v but_o the_o hatred_n of_o the_o beautiful_a image_n of_o the_o original_a love_n that_o be_v monstruous_a god_n be_v love_n and_o in_o his_o love_n be_v your_o life_n and_o light_n then_o to_o sin_n against_o he_o it_o be_v not_o simple_a disobedience_n nor_o be_v it_o only_o grosser_n rebellion_n but_o it_o have_v that_o abominable_a slay_v of_o ingratitude_n in_o it_o do_v you_o read_v that_o it_o be_v write_v he_o be_v holy_a then_o sin_v not_o for_o this_o be_v most_o repugnant_a to_o his_o holiness_n his_o holy_a eye_n can_v see_v it_o therefore_o if_o thou_o will_v have_v he_o look_v upon_o thou_o with_o favour_n thou_o must_v not_o look_v upon_o sin_n with_o savour_n or_o entertain_v it_o with_o delight_n be_v it_o write_v that_o he_o be_v great_a and_o powerful_a then_o sin_o not_o that_o be_v madness_n be_v it_o write_v that_o he_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a then_o it_o be_v write_v that_o 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not_o have_v such_o sin_n but_o now_o it_o iâ—_n without_o excuse_n etc._n etc._n sermon_n jii·_n 1_o joh._n 1.1_o 2_o 3._o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v and_o see_v of_o the_o word_n of_o life_n declare_v we_o unto_o you_o etc._n etc._n thing_n that_o be_v excellent_a in_o themselves_o will_v be_v loâ—ed_v for_o themselves_o but_o they_o become_v the_o more_o suitable_a object_n of_o affection_n if_o they_o have_v withal_o some_o suitablenesse_n and_o conveniency_n to_o we_o yet_o neither_o the_o excellency_n nor_o conveniency_n of_o the_o object_n be_v sufficient_a to_o engage_v the_o heart_n if_o theâ—e_n be_v not_o something_o in_o the_o mind_n too_o suitable_a to_o the_o object_n that_o be_v the_o apprehension_n of_o that_o reality_n and_o good_a that_o be_v in_o it_o for_o â—s_n there_o be_v a_o certainty_n in_o the_o object_n that_o make_v it_o a_o real_a not_o imaginary_a thing_n so_o there_o must_v be_v a_o certainty_n in_o the_o subject_n whereby_o the_o thing_n be_v 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verse_n by_o fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n that_o which_o makâ—s_v all_o other_o thing_n disproportion_v to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n to_o give_v it_o this_o joy_n be_v the_o extreme_a unsuitablenesse_n between_o they_o that_o the_o soul_n have_v â—n_o infinite_a capacity_n and_o beside_o â—n_a immortality_n of_o endurance_n but_o they_o be_v condemn_v under_o impotency_n to_o supply_v that_o infinite_a void_a and_o inconstancy_n by_o which_o they_o must_v needs_o peâ—ish_v and_o leave_v the_o soul_n without_o all_o comfort_n and_o with_o more_o anxiety_n but_o in_o these_o thing_n write_v here_o we_o find_v all_o thing_n suit_v and_o proportion_v to_o the_o very_a great_a exigence_n of_o the_o soul._n there_o be_v a_o unstableness_n in_o they_o because_o of_o their_o spiriâ—â—â—l_a nature_n whereby_o they_o may_v close_v immediate_o with_o thy_o spirit_n other_o thing_n be_v material_a and_o corporeal_a and_o what_o union_n what_o fellowship_n can_v a_o spirit_n be_v suppose_v to_o have_v with_o they_o they_o be_v extrinsic_a advenient_a thing_n that_o never_o come_v to_o a_o near_a union_n with_o thy_o soul_n and_o though_o they_o coâ—ld_v they_o will_v debase_v thy_o soul_n and_o not_o exâ—lt_v it_o because_o of_o a_o base_a inferior_a nature_n but_o these_o thing_n jesus_n christ_n eternal_a life_n in_o he_o these_o precious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n these_o spiritual_a privilege_n of_o sonship_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v of_o â—_o more_o dâ—vinâ—_n nature_n and_o by_o meditation_n and_o 〈…〉_z come_v to_o close_v with_o they_o these_o be_v inward_a thing_n more_o near_o the_o soul_n that_o believe_v than_o himself_o be_v to_o himself_o and_o so_o he_o may_v always_o carry_v they_o about_o in_o his_o â—eart_n which_o may_v be_v â—_o spring_n of_o everlasting_a joy_n this_o no_o mâ—n_z câ—n_o take_v from_o he_o joh._n 16_o â—2_n for_o the_o ground_n â—nd_v fountain_n be_v
be_v here_o give_v of_o god_n communicable_a to_o we_o that_o as_o he_o be_v light_a and_o in_o he_o be_v no_o darkness_n so_o we_o be_v full_o and_o perfect_o shine_v upon_o by_o he_o may_v be_v light_a likewise_o without_o any_o mixture_n oâ—_n dâ—â—knesse_n as_o here_o it_o be_v not_o now_o my_o belove_a in_o the_o lord_n this_o be_v that_o we_o be_v call_v unto_o to_o walk_v thus_o in_o the_o light_n in_o the_o light_n of_o obedience_n and_o sanctification_n and_o thâ—t_o be_v the_o great_a thing_n you_o will_v leaâ—n_v to_o aspiâ—e_v unto_o rather_o than_o to_o enjoy_v the_o light_n of_o consolation_n indeed_o i_o conceive_v that_o which_o make_v many_o of_o uâ—_n walk_v in_o darkness_n as_o iâ—_n speak_v in_o isa._n 50.10_o that_o be_v without_o comâ—ort_n peace_n and_o joy_n and_o without_o clear_a discern_a our_o interest_n in_o god_n iâ—_n because_o we_o walk_v in_o another_o daâ—knesse_n that_o be_v of_o sin_n and_o distance_n from_o god_n the_o one_o daâ—knesse_n be_v 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that_o one_o be_v that_o you_o do_v not_o give_v over_o the_o chief_a point_n of_o this_o society_n with_o god_n that_o be_v walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o his_o law_n and_o commandment_n but_o that_o you_o do_v thâ—_n more_o serious_o address_v to_o the_o one_o that_o you_o want_v the_o other_o certain_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v no_o hindrance_n of_o your_o obedience_n and_o patient_a continue_v in_o obedience_n that_o you_o know_v not_o your_o own_o interest_n and_o that_o his_o countenance_n shine_v not_o so_o upon_o you_o you_o know_v that_o sweet_a resolution_n i_o will_v wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n who_o hide_v his_o face_n etc._n etc._n isai._n 8.17_o mic._n 7.7_o and_o his_o own_o command_n isai._n 50.10_o hos._n 12.6_o you_o that_o walk_v in_o such_o a_o darkness_n nevertheless_o stay_v upon_o god_n true_o there_o can_v be_v no_o great_a evidence_n of_o thy_o interest_n than_o thiâ—_n to_o give_v patient_a attendance_n upon_o he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o obedience_n till_o he_o shine_v forth_o this_o will_v in_o due_a time_n bring_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n as_o the_o light_n if_o we_o will_v not_o subtract_v and_o withdraw_v ourselves_o from_o under_o the_o light_n because_o it_o be_v present_o overclouded_n then_o moreover_o you_o will_v know_v that_o all_o this_o while_n that_o your_o interest_n in_o christ_n lie_v dark_a and_o under_o cloud_n you_o shall_v then_o be_v most_o in_o the_o application_n of_o that_o blood_n to_o your_o soul_n most_o in_o trust_v and_o stay_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o his_o absolute_a promise_n suppose_v thou_o do_v not_o as_o yet_o know_v that_o he_o be_v thou_o yet_o do_v thou_o not_o know_v that_o he_o be_v make_v thou_o by_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o therefore_o while_o it_o be_v inevident_a that_o it_o be_v already_o thou_o ought_v so_o much_o the_o more_o to_o labour_n that_o what_o be_v not_o may_v be_v now_o if_o thou_o can_v not_o apply_v he_o to_o thy_o soul_n as_o thy_o own_o possession_n yet_o thou_o may_v and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o oughte_v too_o apply_v thy_o soul_n to_o he_o anâ—_n resign_v and_o offer_v thyself_o to_o he_o as_o willing_a to_o be_v his_o possession_n to_o be_v his_o and_o no_o more_o thou_o own_o in_o a_o word_n when_o thy_o own_o experimental_a feel_n of_o the_o woâ—k_n of_o god_n spirit_n fail_v within_o thou_o thâ—n_o so_o much_o the_o more_o inâ—ist_n and_o dwell_v upon_o the_o meditation_n and_o belie_v oâ—_n the_o general_a promise_n which_o aâ—e_v the_o prope_a object_n of_o faith_n and_o not_o 〈…〉_z as_o our_o own_o interest_n be_v â—he_n proper_a object_n oâ—_n 〈◊〉_d and_o not_o of_o say_v therefore_o the_o deâ—ect_n in_o the_o one_o needâ—_n not_o reâ—ound_v upon_o the_o other_o to_o â—um_v up_o all_o in_o one_o word_n iâ—_n thou_o think_v that_o thou_o have_v not_o yâ—t_v believe_v in_o christ_n and_o 〈◊〉_d no_o interest_n in_o he_o i_o will_v not_o dispute_v with_o thou_o to_o persuade_v tâ—ro_o â—hat_n thou_o be_v mistake_v for_o all_o thiâ—_n debate_n will_v hâ—_n in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d because_o thou_o aâ—t_v in_o dâ—rkness_n but_o one_o thâ—â—g_n i_o will_v sâ—y_v unto_o thou_o labour_v to_o do_v that_o whicâ—_n thâ—u_o will_v do_v which_o thou_o must_v do_v if_o â—ucâ—_n a_o câ—â—e_n be_v grant_v suppose_v it_o be_v so_o that_o thou_o have_v no_o inâ—eâ—est_n in_o he_o what_o will_v thou_o do_v then_o i_o be_o sure_a thâ—â—_n will_v say_v i_o will_v laboâ—â—_n by_o any_o 〈◊〉_d to_o have_v he_o i_o why_o then_o thou_o know_v that_o can_v be_v before_o believe_v and_o â—eceiving_v he_o 〈◊〉_d hiâ—_n promise_n and_o not_o at_o all_o but_o by_o believe_v therefore_o since_o that_o this_o be_v it_o you_o must_v at_o length_n tuâ—n_v unto_o suppose_v the_o case_n be_v decide_v why_o do_v you_o not_o present_o â—atâ—er_v without_o more_o weary_v yourselves_o in_o the_o greatness_n of_o your_o way_n tuâ—n_v in_o hither_o as_o to_o a_o place_n of_o refuge_n without_o further_a dispute_v in_o the_o business_n â—nd_v so_o by_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o wait_v upon_o he_o in_o his_o way_n you_o shall_v put_v that_o oâ—t_n of_o question_n wâ—ich_a debate_n will_v make_v a_o endâ—eâ—â—_n question_n the_o lord_n make_v you_o wiâ—e_v to_o know_v the_o tâ—ingâ—_n that_o belong_v to_o your_o peace_n sermon_n xu·_n 1_o joh._n 1.7_o and_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n his_o son_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n can_v two_o walk_v together_o except_o they_o be_v agree_v aâ—_n darkness_n can_v have_v fellowship_n with_o ligâ—â—_n till_o it_o be_v change_v into_o some_o conformity_n to_o tâ—e_v light_a even_o â—o_o tâ—ere_o can_v neither_o be_v any_o fellowship_n in_o walk_v nor_o conformity_n in_o nature_n between_o god_n and_o uâ—_n who_o be_v enemy_n to_o he_o by_o nâ—â—ure_n unless_o there_o be_v some_o agreement_n and_o reconciliation_n os_fw-la the_o difference_n now_o here_o be_v that_o which_o make_v the_o atonement_n the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n his_o son_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n this_o be_v it_o that_o take_v away_o the_o difference_n between_o god_n 〈◊〉_d man_n and_o make_v reconciliation_n for_o we_o this_o blood_n have_v quench_v â—he_v flâ—me_v of_o indignation_n and_o wrath_n kindle_v in_o heaven_n against_o we_o and_o this_o alone_o can_v quench_v and_o extinguish_v the_o flame_n and_o â—uâ—ies_n of_o a_o torment_a soul_n that_o be_v burn_v up_o with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o anger_n all_o other_o thing_n thou_o can_v apply_v or_o cast_v upon_o they_o will_v be_v as_o oil_n to_o increase_v they_o whether_o it_o be_v to_o cool_v thyself_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o the_o world_n delight_n such_o a_o poor_a â—hiâ—t_n as_o the_o rich_a glutton_n will_v have_v take_v in_o hell_n those_o drop_n of_o cold_a water_n that_o thou_o can_v disâ—ill_v out_o of_o the_o creature_n will_v never_o give_v any_o solid_a ease_n to_o thy_o conscience_n thou_o may_v abate_v the_o â—ury_n of_o it_o or_o put_v it_o off_o for_o a_o season_n thou_o who_o be_v afraid_a of_o hell_n and_o wrath_n may_v procure_v soâ—e_a short_a vacancy_n from_o those_o terror_n by_o turn_v to_o the_o world_n but_o certain_o they_o will_v recur_v â—gain_o and_o break_v out_o in_o a_o great_a fire_n like_o a_o fever_n that_o be_v not_o diminish_v but_o increase_v by_o much_o drink_n cold_a water_n or_o if_o thou_o go_v about_o to_o refresh_v thyself_o and_o satiâ—fie_v thy_o challenge_n by_o thy_o own_o attainment_n in_o religion_n and_o by_o reflection_n upon_o thy_o own_o heart_n and_o way_n find_v something_o in_o thy_o esteem_n that_o may_v counterbalance_v thy_o evil_n and_o so_o give_v thou_o some_o confidence_n of_o god_n avour_n these_o i_o say_v be_v but_o deceitful_a thing_n and_o will_v never_o either_o quench_v the_o displeasure_n of_o god_n for_o thy_o siâ—s_n but_o rather_o add_v â—ewel_n to_o it_o because_o
it_o out_o and_o to_o write_v a_o free_a remission_n to_o they_o since_o he_o be_v full_o pay_v he_o can_v but_o discharge_v we_o and_o cancel_v our_o bond_n so_o then_o a_o poor_a sinner_n that_o desire_v mercy_n and_o will_v forsake_v sin_n have_v a_o twofold_a ground_n to_o suit_v this_o forgiveness_n upon_o christ_n blood_n and_o god_n own_o word_n christ_n purchase_n and_o payment_n and_o the_o father_n promise_n he_o be_v just_a and_o righteous_a and_o therefore_o he_o can_v deny_v the_o one_o nor_o yet_o take_v two_o satisfaction_n two_o payment_n for_o one_o debt_n and_o he_o be_v faithful_a so_o he_o can_v but_o stand_v to_o the_o other_o that_o be_v his_o promise_n and_o thus_o be_v forgiveness_n ascertain_v and_o assure_v unto_o the_o confess_v sinner_n if_o any_o will_v take_v this_o in_o relation_n to_o confession_n as_o if_o it_o reflect_v upon_o that_o which_o precede_v and_o the_o meaning_n shall_v be_v if_o any_o man_n confess_v his_o sin_n he_o be_v just_a to_o â—equiâ—e_v confession_n with_o remission_n he_o can_v in_o righteousness_n deny_v one_o that_o deserve_v it_o so_o well_o he_o be_v just_a to_o return_v some_o suitable_a recompense_n to_o such_o a_o humble_a confession_n this_o sense_n be_v a_o pervert_n of_o the_o whole_a gospel_n and_o will_v overturn_v the_o foundation_n of_o grace_n for_o there_o be_v no_o connexion_n between_o our_o confession_n and_o his_o remission_n but_o that_o which_o the_o absolute_a good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n have_v make_v beside_o that_o repentance_n be_v â—s_a free_a grace_n give_v from_o the_o exalt_a prince_n as_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v sermon_n xix·_n 1_o joh._n 1.9_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n vers._n 10._o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v not_o sin_v we_o make_v he_o a_o liar_n etc._n etc._n and_o who_o will_v not_o confess_v their_o sin_n say_v you_o who_o do_v not_o confess_v sin_n daily_o and_o therefore_o who_o be_v not_o forgive_v and_o pardon_v but_o stay_v and_o consider_v the_o matter_n again_o take_v not_o this_o upon_o your_o first_o light_n apprehension_n which_o in_o religion_n be_v common_o empty_a vain_a and_o superficial_a but_o search_v the_o scripture_n and_o your_o own_o heart_n that_o you_o may_v know_v whâ—t_a confession_n mean_n it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o that_o external_a custom_n of_o confession_n that_o many_o of_o you_o have_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o require_v it_o sacrifice_n and_o burn_a offering_n thou_o will_v not_o some_o external_a submission_n and_o confessionâ—_n which_o you_o take_v â—or_a compensation_n â—or_a sin_n and_o offence_n against_o god_n these_o i_o say_v be_v but_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v psal._n 51.16_o 17._o and_o lo_o i_o come_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n i_o delight_v in_o it_o psal._n 40.7_o 8._o when_o external_a profession_n and_o confession_n be_v separate_v from_o the_o internal_a contrition_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n and_o when_o both_o internal_a contrition_n and_o external_a profession_n and_o confession_n be_v divide_v from_o conformity_n oâ—_n study_n of_o conformity_n to_o god_n will_v than_o they_o aâ—e_v in_o no_o better_a acceptance_n with_o god_n than_o these_o external_a sacrifice_n which_o god_n reject_v though_o he_o have_v require_v they_o because_o they_o be_v disjoin_v from_o the_o true_a life_n of_o they_o and_o spiritual_a meaning_n that_o be_v faith_n in_o a_o mediator_n and_o love_n to_o obedience_n if_o confession_n flow_v not_o from_o some_o contrition_n of_o heart_n if_o there_o be_v not_o some_o inward_a spring_n of_o this_o kind_n the_o heart_n open_v and_o unfolding_a its_o very_a inside_n before_o god_n break_v in_o piece_n which_o make_v both_o pain_n or_o sense_n and_o likewise_o give_v the_o clear_a view_n of_o the_o inward_a part_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o if_o it_o be_v not_o join_v with_o affection_n to_o god_n will_v and_o law_n earnest_a love_n to_o new_a obedience_n it_o be_v but_o a_o vain_a empty_a and_o counterfeit_a confession_n that_o deny_v itself_o i_o suppose_v a_o man_n confess_v sin_n which_o he_o feel_v not_o or_o forsake_v not_o in_o so_o do_v he_o declare_v that_o he_o know_v not_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n he_o may_v know_v such_o a_o action_n that_o it_o be_v common_o call_v sin_n and_o it_o may_v be_v be_v shame_v and_o censure_v among_o man_n and_o therefore_o he_o confess_v it_o but_o while_o he_o confess_v it_o without_o sense_n or_o â—eeling_n he_o declare_v that_o he_o take_v it_o not_o up_o as_o sin_n have_v not_o â—ound_v the_o vileness_n and_o loathsomnesse_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o nor_o behold_v it_o as_o it_o be_v a_o violation_n of_o the_o most_o high_a lord_n law_n and_o a_o provocation_n of_o his_o glorious_a holiness_n do_v a_o soul_n 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confession_n in_o public_a and_o put_v it_o off_o you_o when_o you_o go_v out_o of_o the_o congregation_n to_o lie_v mourn_v beâ—ore_o the_o lord_n in_o your_o secret_a retirement_n that_o you_o be_v stranger_n to_o but_o i_o wonder_v how_o you_o shall_v thus_o mock_v god_n that_o you_o will_v not_o be_v as_o serious_a and_o reâ—l_a in_o confess_v as_o in_o sin_v will_v you_o sin_v with_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o confess_v only_o with_o the_o mouth_n will_v you_o act_v sin_n with_o delight_n and_o not_o contesse_v it_o with_o a_o true_a sorrow_n that_o indeed_o affect_v the_o heart_n now_o do_v you_o honour_n god_n by_o confession_n when_o the_o manner_n of_o it_o declare_v that_o you_o feel_v not_o the_o bitterness_n oâ—_n sin_n and_o conceive_v not_o the_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n who_o you_o have_v to_o do_v withal_o even_o so_o when_o you_o confess_v sin_n which_o you_o do_v not_o forsake_v you_o in_o so_o far_o declare_v that_o you_o know_v not_o sin_n what_o it_o be_v you_o confess_v and_o so_o that_o you_o hâ—ve_v mock_v he_o who_o will_v not_o be_v mock_v for_o what_o a_o mockery_n be_v it_o to_o contesse_v these_o â—aultâ—_n which_o we_o have_v no_o solid_a effectual_a purpose_n to_o reform_v to_o vomit_v up_o our_o sin_n by_o conâ—ession_n that_o we_o may_v with_o more_o desire_n and_o lust_n lick_v up_o the_o vomit_n again_o and_o to_o pretend_v to_o wash_v â—or_a nothing_o else_o but_o to_o return_v to_o the_o puddle_n and_o defile_v again_o my_o brethren_n out_o of_o the_o same_o fountain_n come_v not_o bitter_a water_n and_o sweet_a jam._n 3.11_o since_o that_o which_o ordinary_o proceed_v from_o you_o be_v bitter_a unsavoury_a to_o god_n and_o man_n carnal_a earthly_a and_o sensual_a your_o way_n be_v a_o display_a banner_n against_o god_n will_n then_o lay_v your_o account_n all_o your_o profession_n and_o acknowledgement_n be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n they_o be_v but_o a_o little_a more_o sugar_a over_o and_o their_o inward_a 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no_o love_n to_o god_n no_o sorrow_n foâ—_n sin_n in_o such_o a_o caâ—e_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n office_n to_o plead_v it_o out_o to_o our_o conscienceâ—_n that_o we_o aâ—e_v not_o total_o guilty_a as_o we_o be_v charge_v and_o this_o be_v not_o so_o much_o a_o clear_n of_o ourselves_o as_o a_o vindication_n of_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n which_o lie_v under_o his_o aspersion_n and_o reproach_n indeed_o if_o there_o be_v a_o great_a stress_n here_o and_o for_o wise_a reason_n the_o spirit_n forbear_v to_o plead_v out_o this_o point_n but_o leave_v a_o poor_a soul_n to_o puddle_n it_o out_o alone_o and_o scrape_v its_o evidence_n together_o in_o the_o daâ—k_n i_o say_v if_o thou_o find_v this_o too_o haâ—d_a for_o thou_o to_o plead_v not_o guilty_a than_o my_o advice_n be_v that_o you_o wave_v and_o suspend_v that_o question_n yield_v it_o not_o whole_o but_o rather_o leave_v it_o entire_a and_o do_v as_o if_o it_o be_v not_o suppose_v that_o article_n and_o point_n be_v gain_v 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that_o have_v satisfy_v for_o it_o and_o invite_v all_o to_o come_v and_o accept_v he_o for_o their_o lord_n and_o saviour_n sermon_n xxvi·_n 1_o joh._n 2.1_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a there_o iâ—_n no_o settlement_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o sinner_n that_o be_v once_o touch_v with_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o his_o sinâ—_n and_o apprehension_n of_o the_o justice_n and_o wrath_n of_o god_n but_o in_o some_o cleaâ—_n and_o distâ—â—â—ct_a understanding_n the_o ground_n of_o consolation_n in_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o method_n of_o salâ—ation_n â—eâ—ealed_v in_o it_o there_o iâ—_n no_o solid_a peace-giving_a answer_n to_o the_o challengeâ—_n of_o the_o law_n and_o thy_o own_o conscience_n but_o in_o the_o advocation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o saviour_n of_o sinner_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n proponeâ—_n it_o here_o â—or_a the_o comfort_n of_o believer_n who_o â—re_n incident_a to_o be_v surprise_v through_o the_o 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