enough_o for_o i_o to_o consider_v the_o divine_a nature_n in_o unity_n of_o essence_n unless_o i_o go_v yet_o further_o and_o find_v a_o trinity_n of_o person_n to_o be_v curious_a in_o this_o search_n be_v dangerous_a to_o be_v careless_a damnable_a nothing_o may_v be_v here_o safe_o see_v but_o what_o be_v gracious_o reveal_v lord_n no_o man_n can_v see_v thou_o as_o thou_o be_v in_o thyself_o suffer_v i_o therefore_o to_o see_v thou_o as_o thou_o be_v unto_o we_o that_o i_o may_v know_v thou_o and_o love_v thou_o and_o delight_n in_o thou_o and_o be_v for_o ever_o know_v and_o love_v of_o thou_o if_o there_o be_v not_o a_o eternity_n of_o be_v than_o it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v that_o not_o be_v be_v before_o be_v and_o so_o that_o be_v have_v its_o rise_n from-not_a be_v by_o cause_v itself_o to_o be_v when_o it_o be_v not_o so_o shall_v privation_n which_o be_v eternal_o evil_a produce_v that_o glorious_a be_v which_o be_v eternal_o good_a see_v this_o can_v be_v it_o will_v hence_o follow_v that_o be_v be_v from_o all_o eternity_n and_o that_o this_o be_v be_v eternal_o good_a for_o that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o the_o effect_n must_v needs_o be_v far_o more_o eminent_o good_a in_o the_o cause_n that_o this_o eternal_a good_a be_v must_v be_v also_o infinite_a because_o eternity_n itself_o be_v infinite_a that_o this_o infinite_a eternal_a good_a be_v must_v be_v of_o infinite_a power_n to_o continue_v infinite_o that_o this_o infinite_a power_n must_v also_o be_v of_o infinite_a understanding_n to_o support_v and_o preserve_v this_o eternal_a infintie_a good_a be_v and_o this_o infinite_a understanding_n be_v god_n where_o there_o be_v a_o infinite_a understanding_n there_o must_v also_o be_v a_o infinite_a object_n to_o be_v understand_v else_o can_v it_o not_o be_v infinite_o active_a and_o so_o shall_v both_o eternity_n and_o infinity_n suffer_v diminution_n and_o become_v defective_a which_o be_v for_o they_o both_o to_o be_v and_o not_o to_o be_v which_o be_v impossible_a and_o see_v there_o can_v be_v no_o object_n infinite_a out_o of_o god_n therefore_o this_o eternal_a infinite_a and_o everblessed_n object_n must_v of_o necessity_n be_v god_n where_o there_o be_v a_o infinite_a understanding_n and_o a_o infinite_a object_n to_o be_v understand_v there_o can_v choose_v but_o be_v a_o infinite_a and_o eternal_a love_n for_o from_o this_o infinite_a understanding_n of_o this_o infinite_o amiable_a and_o for_o ever_o bless_a object_n there_o must_v needs_o proceed_v a_o infinite_a delight_n whereby_o it_o infinite_o enjoy_v its_o own_o excellency_n and_o eternal_o reflect_v on_o the_o beauty_n of_o its_o own_o perfection_n else_o this_o infinite_a eternal_a understanding_n shall_v want_v power_n to_o enjoy_v this_o infinite_o aimiable_a object_n and_o so_o shall_v be_v neither_o good_a infinite_a nor_o eternal_a and_o this_o infinite_a and_o eternal_a love_n be_v god_n now_o because_o this_o understanding_n object_n and_o love_n be_v all_o infinite_a and_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v infinite_a must_v of_o necessity_n be_v god_n it_o will_v from_o thence_o true_o and_o undoubted_o follow_v that_o this_o understanding_n be_v god_n this_o object_n god_n and_o this_o love_n god_n and_o because_o it_o be_v as_o equal_o impossible_a that_o there_o can_v be_v any_o more_o than_o one_o infinite_a therefore_o it_o will_v as_o assure_o follow_v that_o these_o three_o be_v one_o three_o in_o existence_n one_o in_o essence_n three_o in_o order_n one_o in_o eternity_n three_o person_n one_o eternal_a infinite_a glorious_a incomprehensible_a wise_a god_n to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n this_o be_v that_o bless_a father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o ineffable_a most_o mysterious_a trinity_n in_o unity_n eternal_o enjoy_v blessedness_n in_o its_o own_o essence_n this_o be_v that_o bless_a inter-union_n of_o that_o ever_o bless_a spirit_n that_o most_o unspeakable_a immutable_a incomprehensible_a fruition_n of_o eternal_a joy_n at_o which_o the_o bless_a angel_n stand_v amaze_v in_o which_o the_o bless_a saint_n shall_v sweet_o rest_v themselves_o for_o ever_o all_o this_o and_o infinite_o more_o than_o this_o thou_o be_v lord_n in_o thyself_o thy_o wisdom_n justice_n mercy_n truth_n power_n holiness_n and_o whatsoever_o other_o attribute_n thou_o be_v please_v to_o take_v unto_o thy_o divine_a essence_n be_v unto_o thou_o one_o although_o unto_o we_o divers_a and_o thou_o be_v therefore_o please_v diverse_o to_o manifest_v thyself_o unto_o we_o because_o we_o can_v otherwise_o conceive_v thy_o be_v than_o according_a to_o thy_o outward_a work_n thy_o distinct_a operation_n be_v unto_o we_o the_o divers_a indication_n of_o thy_o eternal_a undivided_a and_o for_o ever_o bless_a essence_n and_o now_o lord_n who_o can_v see_v thou_o thus_o and_o live_v i_o have_v hitherto_o see_v nothing_o but_o destruction_n to_o my_o body_n amazement_n to_o my_o soul_n in_o thy_o essence_n there_o be_v light_a inaccessible_a unto_o which_o no_o mortal_a eye_n can_v approach_v in_o thy_o attribute_n terror_n unutterable_a from_o which_o no_o mortal_a man_n can_v escape_v thy_o wisdom_n try_v my_o corrupt_a heart_n and_o scoarch_v my_o sinful_a reins_n thy_o justice_n most_o severe_a fearful_a in_o the_o pronunciation_n dreadful_a in_o the_o execution_n thy_o truth_n admit_v of_o no_o alteration_n no_o judgement_n pronounce_v but_o precise_o fullfil_v heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o not_o one_o tittle_n of_o thy_o sacred_a word_n thy_o holiness_n be_v such_o that_o even_o the_o bless_a angel_n be_v impute_v in_o thy_o sight_n what_o then_o shall_v become_v of_o i_o a_o miserable_a wretch_n the_o thought_n of_o who_o heart_n be_v only_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o be_v it_o not_o for_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n i_o be_v lose_v for_o ever_o by_o this_o alone_a i_o be_o for_o ever_o reconcile_v unto_o thou_o and_o shall_v eternal_o be_v bless_v with_o thou_o i_o can_v here_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a behold_v thou_o my_o love_a father_n affectionate_o embrace_v i_o in_o christ_n from_o all_o eternity_n by_o the_o sweet_a work_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n this_o be_v that_o truly-blessed_n vision_n of_o the_o sacred_a and_o mysterious_a trinity_n in_o this_o life_n of_o grace_n that_o will_v for_o ever_o make_v i_o true_o happy_a in_o that_o of_o glory_n lord_n if_o i_o find_v thou_o not_o three_o in_o one_o to_o my_o soul_n comfort_n in_o this_o life_n i_o shall_v never_o be_v find_v of_o thou_o to_o be_v bless_v in_o thou_o in_o that_o to_o come_v without_o thy_o power_n it_o have_v not_o be_v decree_v without_o thy_o wisdom_n it_o have_v never_o be_v act_v without_o thy_o love_n it_o have_v never_o be_v sinish_v here_o in_o a_o severe_a judge_n i_o joyful_o behold_v a_o merciful_a redeemer_n in_o a_o glorious_a divinity_n a_o true_a humanity_n unite_v to_o the_o deity_n not_o mix_v with_o it_o before_o i_o have_v three_o person_n in_o one_o essence_n here_o i_o have_v two_o nature_n in_o one_o person_n god_n and_o man_n one_o christ_n in_o who_o and_o by_o who_o i_o have_v a_o joyful_a interest_n and_o undoubted_a union_n in_o the_o godhead_n here_o be_v the_o father_n promise_v the_o son_n perform_v the_o holy_a spirit_n confirm_v this_o be_v alone_o that_o bless_a sight_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v rest_n and_o quietness_n to_o my_o weary_a soul_n to_o know_v he_o to_o be_v my_o god_n to_o have_v suffer_v for_o my_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o my_o justification_n to_o find_v he_o support_v sustain_v i_o in_o my_o infirmaty_n relieve_v my_o want_n chastise_v my_o error_n revenge_v my_o wrong_n repair_v my_o breach_n direct_v my_o way_n protect_v my_o person_n wound_v rend_a break_v my_o obdurate_a heart_n create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o bemoan_v bewail_v my_o iniquity_n invite_v nay_o compel_a i_o to_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n see_v now_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o god_n be_v in_o himself_o be_v incomprehensible_a and_o his_o love_n in_o christ_n unutterable_a with_o what_o filial_a fear_n shall_v thou_o think_v of_o he_o with_o what_o awfulness_n name_v he_o with_o what_o reverence_n and_o preparedness_n pray_v unto_o he_o with_o what_o heat_n of_o affection_n love_v he_o with_o what_o carefulness_n and_o conscience_n fear_v to_o offend_v he_o with_o what_o cheerfulness_n and_o holy_a diligence_n devote_v thy_o service_n to_o he_o bless_a lord_n see_v that_o i_o be_o utter_o unable_a of_o myself_o to_o comprehend_v thou_o o_o let_v i_o be_v gracious_o comprehend_v of_o thou_o that_o corruption_n may_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o immortality_n and_o humane_a frailty_n of_o eternal_a glory_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o understanding_n in_o part_n to_o know_v thou_o so_o give_v i_o also_o affection_n entire_o to_o love_v thou_o and_o fix_v
eternal_a life_n o_o woeful_a cateif_n if_o i_o well_o consider_v what_o i_o be_o but_o sar_n more_o woeful_a if_o i_o serious_o consider_v what_o i_o shall_v be_v lord_n when_o i_o be_v in_o my_o blood_n thou_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v when_o i_o be_v cast_v out_o and_o none_o eye_n pity_v i_o than_o thou_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o when_o i_o be_v naked_a thou_o clothe_a i_n when_o i_o be_v wound_v thou_o heal_v i_o nay_o more_o lord_n thou_o do_v unclothe_v thyself_o for_o i_o and_o by_o thy_o wound_n i_o be_o heal_v when_o i_o be_v loathsome_a in_o my_o own_o eye_n i_o be_v beautiful_a in_o thou_o and_o when_o all_o this_o be_v not_o yet_o enough_o to_o manifest_v thy_o wonderful_a compassion_n towards_o i_o thou_o feed_v i_o at_o thy_o own_o table_n thou_o lodge_v i_o in_o thy_o own_o bosom_n thou_o make_v i_o partaker_n of_o thy_o own_o inheritance_n bless_a god_n what_o can_v thou_o have_v do_v more_o for_o i_o that_o thou_o have_v not_o do_v and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o forsake_v thou_o i_o neglect_v thou_o i_o abuse_v thou_o i_o adulterate_a those_o many_o vow_n and_o promise_v i_o make_v unto_o thou_o and_o now_o lord_n when_o i_o be_o even_o ashamed_a to_o present_v myself_o before_o thou_o when_o my_o false_a heart_n have_v be_v so_o great_a a_o stranger_n to_o thy_o bless_a bosom_n that_o i_o be_o even_o afraid_a to_o kneel_v to_o thou_o for_o mercy_n thou_o gracious_o forgive_v i_o thou_o bemoane_v my_o sin_n thou_o hide_v my_o shaure_n thou_o make_v love_n unto_o i_o and_o to_o the_o wonder_n of_o my_o soul_n delight_v still_o to_o set_v thy_o love_n upon_o i_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a saviour_n have_v tell_v i_o that_o if_o i_o be_v of_o this_o world_n it_o will_v love_v i_o but_o now_o i_o be_o not_o of_o this_o world_n that_o the_o world_n hate_v i_o lord_n what_o madness_n be_v this_o in_o i_o to_o love_v my_o utter_a enemy_n to_o delight_n in_o her_o bosom_n which_o hunt_v for_o my_o precious_a life_n to_o forlake_v thou_o the_o pleasant_a lily_n of_o the_o valley_n the_o sweet_a refreshment_n of_o eternity_n to_o weary_a out_o and_o wound_v my_o soul_n among_o the_o briar_n of_o this_o barren_a wilderness_n thou_o lord_n have_v say_v unto_o i_o arise_v my_o love_n my_o fair_a one_o and_o come_v away_o thou_o invite_v i_o from_o the_o shower_n and_o tempest_n of_o a_o stormy_a winter_n from_o the_o care_n and_o trouble_n of_o a_o discontent_a life_n to_o the_o sweet_a dew_n of_o thy_o grace_n the_o gentle_a breathe_n of_o thy_o spirit_n the_o tender_a bud_n of_o thy_o love_n the_o lovely_a blossem_n of_o thy_o goodness_n the_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o thy_o promise_n the_o joyful_a crop_n of_o thy_o performance_n and_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o i_o still_o cry_v yet_o a_o little_a more_o sleep_n yet_o a_o little_a more_o number_n yet_o a_o little_a more_o fold_v of_o the_o hand_n together_o yet_o a_o little_a more_o sin_n yet_o a_o little_a more_o shame_n yet_o a_o little_a more_o sorrow_n ah_o lord_n what_o be_v there_o in_o the_o creature_n that_o thus_o strange_o bewitch_v i_o or_o rather_o what_o be_v there_o not_o in_o it_o that_o be_v not_o every_o minute_n ready_a to_o betray_v i_o and_o dispoyl_v i_o of_o those_o precious_a ornament_n of_o soul_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o the_o care_n and_o cross_n of_o this_o life_n asflict_v i_o the_o pleasure_n besot_v i_o the_o profit_n disturb_v i_o pride_n puff_v i_o up_o and_o even_o my_o own_o heart_n deceive_v i_o by_o call_v good_a evil_n and_o evil_a good_a by_o make_v that_o sweet_a in_o the_o expectation_n which_o be_v bitter_a in_o the_o fruition_n lord_n while_o i_o have_v seek_v the_o creature_n i_o have_v lose_v myself_o my_o body_n in_o distemper_n my_o soul_n in_o distraction_n that_o precious_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o and_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v who_o end_n be_v the_o salvation_n of_o my_o soul_n which_o be_v thy_o gift_n who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o truth_n be_v now_o drown_v in_o a_o sea_n of_o error_n and_o just_o give_v up_o to_o believe_v dream_n and_o delusion_n and_o doctrine_n of_o devil_n to_o trust_v whole_o in_o vanity_n and_o to_o follow_v after_o lie_v that_o save_v knowledge_n by_o which_o i_o be_v former_o enlighten_v in_o thy_o sacred_a truth_n be_v now_o blind_v with_o the_o soggy_a mist_n of_o sin_n and_o ignorance_n this_o lord_n be_v my_o great_a aggravation_n and_o just_a condemnation_n that_o light_n be_v come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o i_o have_v love_v darkness_n better_a than_o light_n that_o glorious_a hope_n which_o make_v not_o ashamed_a but_o exspect_v a_o inheritance_n eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n which_o fade_v not_o away_o be_v now_o become_v a_o vain_a and_o empty_a hope_n delight_v with_o sin_n reward_v with_o shame_n those_o bless_a affection_n by_o which_o my_o happy_a soul_n be_v wont_a to_o walk_v in_o thy_o way_n and_o to_o delight_v itself_o in_o thy_o command_n be_v now_o weary_v out_o in_o way_n of_o wickedness_n and_o that_o heart_n which_o have_v so_o often_o promise_v obedience_n unto_o thou_o any_o thy_o law_n have_v now_o forsake_v thou_o the_o live_a god_n and_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o death_n and_o hell_n thus_o be_o i_o rob_v and_o spoil_v of_o all_o and_o be_o become_v poor_a and_o wretched_a and_o blind_a and_o naked_a and_o miserable_a my_o whole_a head_n be_v sick_a and_o my_o whole_a heart_n be_v faint_a i_o have_v sow_o in_o iniquity_n and_o must_v reap_v in_o asfliction_n i_o be_o intoxicate_v with_o the_o wine_n of_o error_n that_o sting_v i_o like_o a_o scrpent_n and_o bite_v i_o like_o a_o cockatrice_n and_o yet_o when_o i_o awake_v such_o be_v the_o sadness_n of_o my_o present_a condition_n i_o say_v i_o will_v seek_v it_o yet_o still_o lord_n he_o that_o be_v once_o out_o of_o thy_o path_n know_v not_o the_o length_n of_o his_o journey_n and_o may_v well_o fear_v to_o lose_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o now_o lord_n what_o be_v my_o hope_n true_o my_o hope_n be_v even_o in_o thou_o thou_o see_v my_o weakness_n and_o accepte_v my_o willingness_n thou_o that_o know_v it_o impossible_a that_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v overcome_v by_o i_o bid_v i_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n because_o thou_o lord_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n for_o i_o if_o i_o fight_v not_o against_o thou_o though_o i_o be_o often_o foil_v yet_o i_o be_o more_o than_o conqueror_n in_o thou_o o_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o joyful_o to_o rely_v upon_o thou_o to_o make_v thou_o the_o height_n of_o my_o joy_n the_o end_n of_o my_o desire_n the_o only_a happy_a and_o eternal_a object_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n lord_n i_o hearty_o desire_n thou_o i_o thankful_o embrace_v thou_o and_o do_v for_o ever_o vow_v my_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o thou_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o wander_v from_o thy_o bless_a presence_n let_v i_o not_o long_o dally_v nor_o dissemble_v with_o my_o soul_n o_o let_v i_o not_o think_v that_o i_o then_o love_v thou_o when_o i_o love_v but_o myself_o in_o thou_o make_v i_o now_o at_o last_o to_o know_v those_o bless_a thing_n that_o belong_v to_o my_o peace_n lest_o they_o be_v for_o ever_o hide_v from_o my_o eye_n lord_n by_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n i_o can_v now_o plain_o see_v the_o vanity_n and_o emptiness_n of_o all_o these_o earthly_a object_n the_o folly_n and_o misery_n of_o those_o that_o rest_n in_o they_o the_o rest_n and_o quietness_n of_o those_o that_o least_o rely_v upon_o they_o in_o this_o tranfitory_a beauty_n of_o the_o creature_n i_o can_v now_o behold_v the_o ravish_a perfection_n of_o the_o great_a creator_n lord_n i_o now_o exceed_o desire_v to_o know_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v for_o ever_o love_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v be_v sick_a of_o love_n till_o i_o enjoy_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v joyful_o rest_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v eternal_o unite_v to_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n be_v infinite_o sweet_a than_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o creatwes_n they_o be_v all_o but_o emptiness_n and_o vanity_n but_o in_o thy_o presence_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o thy_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a goodness_n forgive_v i_o my_o offence_n cover_v my_o sin_n and_o fix_v my_o soul_n upon_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n give_v i_o constancy_n and_o steadiness_n of_o heart_n to_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n remove_v all_o vain_a desire_n that_o may_v betray_v i_o from_o thou_o o_o thou_o bless_a saviour_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n by_o who_o persect_n obedience_n all_o my_o disobedience_n be_v forgive_v i_o who_o have_v give_v
in_o the_o final_a execution_n of_o this_o wrath_n in_o the_o eternal_a duration_n of_o this_o final_a execution_n lord_n if_o my_o hope_n of_o heaven_n be_v ground_v on_o the_o weak_a foundation_n of_o my_o own_o ability_n if_o my_o election_n be_v but_o temporary_a i_o may_v just_o fear_v this_o desertion_n will_v prove_v eternal_a but_o now_o my_o comfort_n be_v that_o christ_n be_v my_o strong_a rock_n on_o who_o i_o be_o safe_o build_v that_o nothing_o can_v separate_v i_o from_o his_o love_n that_o his_o decree_n of_o my_o election_n be_v particular_a sweet_a sure_a and_o eternal_a that_o the_o happy_a mean_n appoint_v to_o this_o bless_a end_n be_v faith_n holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n holiness_n to_o obey_v thy_o precept_n say_v to_o embrace_v thy_o promise_n righteousness_n to_o enjoy_v thy_o saint_n and_o sanctification_n to_o possess_v myself_o thy_o bless_a decree_n o_o lord_n be_v so_o far_o from_o give_v i_o liberty_n to_o commit_v sin_n that_o it_o most_o undoubted_o restrain_v i_o from_o it_o if_o i_o can_v make_v my_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o thy_o free_a mean_n of_o sanctification_n i_o shall_v never_o make_v my_o comfort_n sure_a by_o my_o vain_a hope_n of_o glorification_n if_o i_o look_v upon_o noah_n lot_n david_n jonah_n christ_n himself_o i_o shall_v there_o see_v the_o several_a and_o the_o sorrowful_a degree_n of_o this_o desertion_n noah_n and_o lot_n fearful_o sin_v david_n a_o long_a time_n rest_v in_o sin_n and_o woeful_o deprive_v of_o god_n gracious_a presence_n for_o sin_n jonah_n even_o doubt_v of_o god_n favour_n in_o the_o suddenness_n and_o the_o sharpness_n of_o his_o punishment_n and_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a saviour_n affright_v with_o the_o fierceness_n of_o thy_o father_n wrath_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o a_o time_n as_o thou_o be_v man_v despair_v of_o his_o gracious_a prefence_n be_v not_o afraid_a therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o as_o thou_o be_v defert_v for_o thy_o sin_n sake_n so_o thou_o be_v belove_v for_o thy_o saviour_n sake_n though_o he_o hide_v himself_o behind_o the_o wall_n of_o thy_o corruption_n yet_o he_o will_v gracious_o look_v through_o the_o lattice_n of_o thy_o humiliation_n cant._n 2.9_o even_o this_o thy_o present_a sadness_n will_v afford_v thou_o some_o refresh_n some_o gracious_a glimpse_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o though_o thy_o heart_n be_v now_o disquiet_v within_o thou_o thou_o shall_v again_o assure_o receive_v the_o voice_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o abhor_v those_o sin_n that_o have_v deprive_v i_o of_o thy_o presence_n to_o seek_v earnest_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o to_o rise_v early_o to_o find_v thou_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v to_o settle_v my_o affection_n upon_o thy_o beauty_n my_o action_n upon_o thy_o service_n that_o i_o may_v be_v guide_v by_o thy_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o encompass_v with_o thy_o glory_n in_o that_o to_o come_v for_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a saviour_n be_v infinite_o dear_a to_o i_o than_o the_o choice_a of_o these_o earthly_a vanity_n their_o love_n be_v false_a and_o uncertain_a but_o thy_o true_a and_o eternal_a abundant_o sufficient_a to_o rejoice_v i_o here_o to_o enrich_v i_o hereafter_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n my_o soul_n long_v for_o thou_o i_o be_o weary_a of_o the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o nothing_o can_v relieve_v i_o but_o thy_o bless_a presence_n o_o make_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o i_o and_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n my_o god_n my_o god_n look_v upon_o i_o why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o and_o be_v so_o far_o from_o the_o word_n of_o my_o complaint_n o_o satisfy_v my_o long_n for_o thou_o know_v lord_n that_o i_o love_v thou_o hear_v my_o prayer_n o_o lord_n and_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o my_o supplication_n o_o hide_v not_o thyself_o from_o i_o nor_o cast_v thy_o servant_n away_o in_o displeasure_n thou_o have_v be_v my_o succour_n therefore_o leave_v i_o not_o nor_o forsake_v i_o o_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n make_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n and_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n o_o lead_v i_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n into_o the_o bless_a liberty_n of_o thy_o child_n that_o i_o may_v be_v comfort_v in_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o promise_n and_o thou_o may_v be_v delight_v in_o the_o zeal_n of_o my_o performance_n give_v i_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o help_n again_o and_o establish_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n o_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o thy_o servant_n for_o i_o be_o in_o trouble_n make_v haste_n and_o hear_v i_o lord_n i_o be_o defile_v with_o sin_n and_o disquiet_v with_o sorrow_n i_o be_o daily_o vex_v with_o temptation_n and_o hourly_o overcome_v with_o vanity_n i_o be_o wretched_o enfold_v in_o the_o misery_n of_o i_o own_o corruption_n and_o woeful_o beguile_v by_o the_o devil_n subtlety_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o lord_n i_o bewail_v my_o misery_n and_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n o_o that_o i_o be_v this_o hour_n at_o union_n with_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v hereafter_o joyful_o adhere_v unto_o thou_o be_v gracious_o accept_v of_o thou_o and_o for_o ever_o glorious_o exalt_v by_o thou_o amen_n chap._n 28._o upon_o the_o apprehension_n of_o sudden_a danger_n bless_a god_n i_o know_v that_o nothing_o can_v befall_v i_o without_o thy_o holy_a providence_n even_o this_o present_a danger_n be_v by_o thy_o appointment_n and_o what_o thou_o have_v design_v it_o unto_o i_o know_v not_o i_o inquire_v not_o lord_n give_v i_o a_o sweet_a and_o safe_a assurance_n that_o i_o be_o thou_o and_o then_o do_v with_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v o_o let_v i_o live_v and_o i_o shall_v praise_v thou_o and_o thy_o judgement_n shall_v help_v i_o but_o if_o thou_o haft_n appoint_v i_o this_o hour_n to_o die_v o_o let_v i_o then_o go_v home_o unto_o thou_o and_o be_v unite_v in_o a_o safe_a in_o a_o sweet_a union_n with_o thou_o lord_n hear_v i_o and_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o for_o my_o dear_a saviour_n sake_n who_o have_v give_v his_o precious_a life_n a_o ransom_n for_o i_o preserve_v i_o o_o god_n for_o in_o thou_o have_v i_o put_v my_o trust_n forsake_v i_o not_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n be_v not_o thou_o far_o from_o i_o lord_n strengthen_v and_o support_v my_o waver_a faith_n forgive_v i_o all_o my_o sin_n and_o suffer_v not_o my_o soul_n to_o be_v surprise_v in_o my_o last_o extremity_n have_v thou_o to_o help_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n for_o thy_o promise_n sake_n for_o thy_o precious_a blood_n sake_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o o_o lord_n thou_o god_n of_o truth_n chap._n 29._o upon_o the_o weakness_n of_o faith_n and_o sinfulness_n of_o thought_n tend_v to_o despair_n how_o much_o be_v thou_o mistake_v o_o my_o soul_n to_o think_v thyself_o then_o far_a off_o from_o god_n when_o thou_o be_v near_a unto_o he_o to_o suppose_v thyself_o then_o most_o wretched_a when_o thou_o be_v near_a to_o the_o path_n of_o happiness_n he_o that_o never_o doubt_v never_o true_o believe_v and_o he_o that_o have_v least_o assurance_n in_o himself_o will_v have_v most_o certainty_n in_o christ_n thou_o have_v sin_v and_o thou_o be_v sorrowful_a thou_o have_v commit_v great_a and_o grievous_a sin_n and_o thou_o abhor_v they_o thou_o forsake_v they_o thou_o hearty_o desire_v pardon_v for_o they_o if_o thou_o have_v not_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n thou_o can_v not_o have_v this_o godly_a desire_n if_o thy_o sorrow_n be_v for_o punishment_n it_o will_v cause_v thy_o death_n but_o now_o it_o be_v for_o sin_n it_o will_v lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n if_o thou_o grieve_v not_o so_o much_o for_o the_o severe_a sentence_n of_o a_o incense_a judge_n as_o for_o the_o displeasure_n of_o a_o good_a and_o gracious_a father_n as_o thou_o sowe_v in_o tear_n thou_o shall_v reap_v in_o joy_n nay_o thou_o shall_v have_v great_a joy_n even_o in_o these_o tear_n thou_o shall_v have_v much_o sweetness_n even_o in_o this_o sorrow_n and_o if_o thy_o seedtime_n be_v sweet_a how_o bless_v will_v thy_o harvest_n be_v hear_v what_o thy_o saviour_n say_v bless_a be_v they_o that_o mourn_v for_o they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v in_o sorrow_n here_o in_o eternity_n of_o joy_n hereafter_o who_o can_v curse_v where_o god_n have_v bless_v what_o devil_n can_v deject_v where_o god_n will_v exalt_v thou_o be_v grieve_v for_o offend_v thy_o gracious_a god_n and_o thou_o implore_v he_o for_o mercy_n comfort_n thyself_o in_o this_o that_o god_n be_v near_o unto_o all_o those_o which_o call_v upon_o he_o yea_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o faithful_o psal_n 105.18_o be_v not_o afraid_a
with_o this_o subject_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o suspect_v thy_o love_a to_o fear_v thy_o enjoy_n it_o for_o where_o thy_o treasure_n be_v there_o will_v thy_o heart_n be_v also_o if_o thou_o live_v the_o life_n of_o pleasure_n thou_o be_v so_o much_o worse_a than_o a_o beast_n by_o how_o much_o thou_o ought_v by_o reason_n to_o be_v better_a if_o of_o action_n thou_o be_v so_o much_o near_o to_o happiness_n as_o reason_n be_v beyond_o sense_n and_o yet_o so_o much_o far_o off_o as_o grace_n be_v beyond_o nature_n if_o the_o happy_a life_n of_o heavenly_a meditation_n thou_o be_v so_o far_o above_o vanity_n as_o heaven_n be_v above_o earth_n as_o immotality_n above_o nature_n as_o glory_v above_o corruption_n o_o how_o sweet_a be_v those_o thought_n which_o lead_v i_o to_o eternity_n which_o raise_v my_o soul_n above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n that_o can_v support_v i_o under_o all_o the_o heavy_a pressure_n of_o sin_n under_o all_o the_o grievous_a burden_n of_o sorrow_n under_o all_o the_o sharp_a assault_n of_o satan_n that_o 〈◊〉_d make_v i_o merry_a in_o life_n and_o triumphant_a in_o death_n nothing_o can_v more_o true_o represent_v i_o to_o myself_o and_o inform_v i_o that_o i_o be_o all_o earthly_a than_o the_o dullness_n and_o backwardness_n of_o my_o thought_n to_o be_v heavenly_a who_o can_v ever_o hope_v to_o be_v a_o inhabitant_n of_o that_o city_n who_o language_n he_o can_v speak_v lord_n when_o my_o thought_n be_v more_o zealous_o affect_v with_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n i_o shall_v then_o hope_v to_o be_v more_o frequent_o acquaint_v with_o thy_o heavenly_a visit_n by_o my_o careless_a neglect_n of_o the_o one_o i_o be_o now_o just_o deprive_v of_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o the_o other_o while_o i_o be_o wed_v to_o this_o wretched_a world_n my_o thought_n must_v needs_o favour_v of_o corruption_n but_o if_o thou_o lord_n will_v once_o open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o glorious_a beauty_n of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n i_o shall_v then_o know_v and_o joyful_o confess_v that_o one_o hour_n thus_o spend_v will_v add_v more_o comfort_n to_o my_o fool_n more_o true_a content_n to_o my_o desire_n than_o all_o these_o outward_a blessing_n and_o i_o shall_v then_o account_v and_o joyful_o confess_v with_o thy_o apostle_n that_o all_o thing_n be_v but_o loss_n and_o dung_n in_o compare_n of_o the_o richness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n jesus_n for_o thou_o o_o bless_a saviour_n be_v the_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n the_o joy_n of_o my_o heart_n the_o triumph_n of_o my_o joy_n the_o comfort_n of_o my_o life_n the_o safety_n of_o my_o body_n the_o rest_n of_o my_o soul_n without_o thou_o i_o be_o far_o worse_a than_o nothing_o and_o with_o thou_o i_o enjoy_v all_o thing_n for_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o father_n and_o i_o in_o thou_o and_o thou_o in_o i_o and_o in_o this_o happy_a union_n be_v contain_v that_o fruition_n be_v enjoy_v that_o for_o everblessed_n vision_n in_o which_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o thy_o saint_n eternal_o delight_v themselves_o o_o thou_o sovereign_a of_o my_o soul_n eternal_a comfort_n how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o that_o have_v be_v hitherto_o so_o much_o unmindful_a of_o thou_o how_o undeserving_a to_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o glory_n that_o be_o so_o daily_o guilty_a of_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n lord_n raise_v my_o thought_n to_o immortality_n and_o fix_v my_o soul_n upon_o the_o love_n of_o sweet_a eternity_n let_v my_o chief_a joy_n be_v ever_o to_o contemplate_v thou_o who_o be_v my_o chief_a good_a pardon_v those_o wretched_a hour_n that_o have_v be_v lose_v in_o search_n of_o outward_a happiness_n o_o make_v i_o to_o redeem_v they_o by_o abandon_v the_o creature_n and_o place_v my_o affection_n whole_o on_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o great_a creator_n expatiate_v my_o sinful_a soul_n with_o daily_a meditation_n of_o my_o future_a joy_n that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o more_o fervent_o fear_v thou_o more_o dutiful_o desire_v thou_o more_o earnest_o long_o for_o thou_o more_o hearty_o embrace_v thou_o more_o faithful_o and_o think_v of_o thou_o more_o joyful_o to_o my_o life_n end_v amen_n chap._n 33._o upon_o unchristianlike_a dejectedness_n in_o poverty_n why_o do_v i_o excruciate_v my_o soul_n with_o apprehension_n of_o a_o seem_a evil_n how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o of_o this_o life_n which_o i_o hold_v from_o that_o god_n who_o i_o dare_v not_o trust_v will_v god_n feed_v i_o with_o the_o delicate_n of_o heaven_n and_o not_o give_v i_o bread_n will_v he_o give_v i_o full_a draught_n of_o the_o river_n of_o his_o eternal_a pleasure_n and_o not_o afford_v i_o temporal_a refreshment_n shall_v my_o death_n be_v precious_a in_o his_o eye_n and_o my_o life_n uncomfortable_a in_o my_o own_o can_v there_o be_v any_o evil_n and_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o do_v it_o shall_v he_o do_v it_o and_o shall_v i_o complain_v if_o poverty_n be_v evil_a in_o itself_o yet_o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n have_v draw_v upon_o i_o this_o evil_a of_o punishment_n so_o this_o evil_n be_v from_o nature_n and_o the_o good_a from_o grace_n by_o this_o affliction_n i_o be_o wean_v from_o the_o world_n and_o make_v desirous_a of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n i_o be_o now_o put_v in_o mind_n that_o my_o treasure_n be_v there_o my_o heart_n shall_v be_v there_o also_o i_o be_o now_o full_o assure_v by_o my_o patience_n and_o humility_n under_o this_o affliction_n and_o by_o the_o quiet_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n it_o daily_o bring_v forth_o in_o i_o that_o i_o be_o god_n child_n that_o as_o i_o be_o now_o make_v partaker_n of_o my_o saviour_n suffering_n so_o i_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o of_o his_o glory_n that_o i_o part_n with_o earthly_a contentment_n to_o enjoy_v heavenly_a comfort_n lord_n when_o thou_o lend_v i_o thy_o staff_n of_o consolation_n i_o shall_v be_v well_o able_a to_o endure_v thy_o rod_n of_o affliction_n all_o though_o my_o body_n be_v worse_o i_o shall_v then_o find_v my_o soul_n to_o be_v much_o better_a my_o present_a condition_n happy_a my_o future_a bless_a in_o what_o estate_n soever_o i_o be_o i_o will_v think_v that_o best_a because_o thou_o lord_n have_v put_v i_o there_o if_o my_o call_n be_v low_a my_o account_n will_v be_v the_o less_o if_o i_o discharge_v this_o faithful_o i_o shall_v not_o lose_v my_o reward_n thou_o o_o lord_n look_v not_o upon_o my_o greatness_n but_o my_o goodness_n my_o faithfulness_n in_o thy_o service_n a_o pin_n in_o thy_o material_a temple_n be_v as_o useful_a as_o a_o stone_n if_o i_o be_v any_o thing_n in_o thy_o spiritual_a it_o be_v enough_o yet_o let_v i_o not_o content_v myself_o with_o easiness_n and_o indifferency_n in_o heavenly_a blessing_n but_o labour_v to_o supply_v my_o outward_a want_n by_o inward_a grace_n so_o shall_v this_o earthly_a bitterness_n be_v turn_v into_o spiritual_a sweetness_n and_o eternal_a blessedness_n thou_o o_o lord_n have_v allot_v i_o my_o portion_n in_o this_o life_n most_o agreeable_a to_o thy_o divine_a wisdom_n most_o suitable_a to_o my_o frail_a condition_n and_o why_o take_v i_o then_o think_v for_o to_o morrow_n sufficient_a unto_o the_o day_n be_v the_o evil_a thereof_o thou_o allow_v i_o lawful_a mean_n for_o increase_v of_o it_o thou_o forbidde_v i_o repine_a thought_n to_o distrust_v thou_o in_o it_o lord_n let_v i_o first_o seek_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o and_o then_o i_o know_v assure_o that_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o i_o shall_v be_v add_v to_o i_o o_o thou_o bless_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n who_o for_o my_o sake_n be_v willing_a to_o endure_v the_o scornful_a poverty_n of_o this_o life_n to_o purchase_v my_o redemption_n teach_v i_o by_o thy_o example_n and_o for_o thy_o sake_n to_o undervalue_v all_o the_o glorious_a pomp_n of_o these_o entice_a vanity_n that_o though_o my_o body_n be_v despise_v by_o the_o world_n my_o sinful_a soul_n may_v be_v accept_v with_o thou_o and_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v eternal_o be_v happy_a where_o thou_o be_v lord_n by_o how_o much_o by_o thy_o great_a suffering_n thou_o be_v make_v the_o vild_a for_o i_o by_o so_o much_o by_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n let_v thy_o love_n be_v ever_o dear_a to_o i_o o_o give_v i_o grace_n suitable_a to_o all_o event_n let_v not_o prosperity_n puff_v i_o up_o nor_o adversity_n too_o much_o deject_v i_o but_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n let_v happiness_n in_o christ_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o make_v i_o humble_a in_o the_o one_o patient_a in_o the_o other_o thankful_a in_o either_o bappy_a in_o both_o grant_v lord_n that_o no_o ungodly_a care_n or_o sinful_a sorrow_n may_v disturb_v i_o but_o that_o i_o may_v with_o willingness_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o
lord_n when_o i_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o many_o day_n have_v pass_v i_o without_o bend_v of_o a_o knee_n how_o many_o night_n i_o have_v go_v prayerless_a to_o bed_n i_o may_v well_o wonder_v that_o i_o be_o this_o hour_n alive_a to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v too_o unmindful_a of_o thy_o holy_a providence_n and_o be_o therefore_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o merciful_a protection_n few_o and_o full_a of_o evil_n have_v my_o day_n be_v in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o may_v go_v hence_o and_o yet_o i_o still_o live_v as_o if_o i_o know_v not_o why_o i_o come_v hither_o i_o be_o many_o way_n invite_v to_o my_o heavenly_a home_n how_o sweet_o do_v thou_o wean_v from_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n by_o the_o blessedness_n of_o death_n by_o this_o evening_n rest_v of_o my_o body_n i_o be_o put_v in_o mind_n of_o that_o eternal_a rest_n of_o my_o soul_n this_o day_n end_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n that_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n pass_v and_o that_o all_o thing_n shall_v become_v new_a as_o this_o hour_n be_v the_o evening_n to_o this_o day_n so_o this_o day_n for_o aught_o i_o know_v may_v be_v the_o evening_n to_o my_o whole_a life_n i_o can_v challenge_v to_o myself_o one_o minute_n more_o how_o vain_a be_o i_o to_o promise_v day_n and_o year_n lord_n in_o the_o whole_a current_n of_o thy_o sacred_a story_n i_o find_v but_o only_o one_o that_o dare_v presume_v upon_o so_o large_a a_o reckon_n and_o he_o thou_o brande_v with_o the_o name_n of_o fool_n let_v his_o folly_n lord_n be_v my_o instruction_n so_o shall_v i_o account_v each_o day_n my_o last_o and_o neither_o care_n to_o live_v nor_o fear_v to_o die_v how_o many_o have_v be_v snatch_v out_o of_o this_o life_n how_o sudden_o and_o to_o man_n eye_n how_o fearful_o how_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o mercy_n unto_o i_o to_o spare_v i_o for_o repentonce_o how_o often_o and_o how_o earnest_o have_v thou_o invite_v i_o to_o mercy_n how_o cold_o and_o how_o careless_o have_v i_o refuse_v these_o thy_o gracious_a offer_n still_o i_o sin_n and_o still_o thou_o forgive_v and_o which_o be_v the_o height_n of_o my_o impiety_n i_o therefore_o be_o more_o and_o more_o evil_a against_o thou_o because_o thou_o be_v more_o and_o more_o gracious_a unto_o i_o and_o it_o be_v now_o most_o just_a with_o thou_o even_o this_o very_a moment_n to_o put_v a_o period_n to_o my_o sinful_a life_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o improve_v the_o short_a remnant_n of_o my_o day_n to_o thy_o service_n and_o that_o i_o may_v endeavour_v so_o to_o do_v i_o will_v prescribe_v myself_o these_o follow_a rule_n each_o evening_n shall_v take_v a_o strict_a account_n of_o that_o day_n traffic_n for_o my_o soul_n and_o where_o i_o find_v myself_o a_o loser_n i_o will_v labour_v for_o supply_v when_o i_o awake_v my_o first_o thought_n shall_v begin_v with_o thou_o from_o who_o i_o have_v my_o first_o be_v nothing_o will_v more_o true_o represent_v i_o to_o myself_o than_o the_o first_o view_n of_o my_o affection_n if_o my_o first_o thought_n be_v season_v with_o grace_n my_o follow_a action_n will_v savour_v of_o goodness_n my_o care_n shall_v be_v more_o to_o dress_v my_o soul_n than_o to_o trim_v my_o body_n i_o will_v think_v no_o pain_n too_o great_a no_o ornament_n too_o rich_a to_o make_v her_o beautiful_a one_o devout_a sigh_n from_o a_o contrite_a heart_n be_v of_o more_o worth_n in_o thy_o sight_n than_o a_o hour_n task_n of_o lip-devotion_n my_o affection_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o my_o word_n without_o which_o i_o speak_v only_o but_o pray_v not_o when_o my_o prayer_n be_v cold_a my_o hope_n may_v well_o be_v comfortless_a my_o set_a hour_n for_o devotion_n shall_v be_v constant_a no_o pretence_n of_o nature_n shall_v debar_v i_o of_o this_o happiness_n the_o lover_n eye_n be_v often_o glance_v on_o the_o please_a object_n that_o delight_v he_o if_o my_o affection_n be_v sincere_a my_o look_n will_v be_v amorous_a i_o shall_v often_o steal_v a_o sweet_a ejaculation_n to_o satisfy_v the_o longing_n of_o my_o love-sick_a soul_n when_o i_o can_v thus_o bring_v the_o day_n to_o a_o end_n my_o life_n will_v be_v comfortable_a my_o death_n happy_a and_o i_o may_v then_o say_v with_o holy_a david_n that_o i_o will_v lay_v i_o down_o in_o peace_n and_o take_v my_o rest_n for_o it_o be_v thou_o lord_n only_o that_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n bless_a lord_n in_o the_o morning_n of_o my_o creation_n thou_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o evening_n of_o my_o redemption_n thou_o give_v thyself_o unto_o i_o my_o creation_n be_v wonderful_a my_o redemption_n astonish_v as_o this_o day_n light_n be_v obscure_v for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o body_n so_o be_v thou_o the_o blefy_v and_o eternal_a light_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o soul_n thou_o o_o bless_a saviour_n be_v my_o light_n to_o direct_v i_o my_o heat_n to_o comfort_v i_o my_o sweet_a and_o safe_a repose_n eternal_o to_o refresh_v i_o gracious_a god_n with_o humble_a and_o deject_a heart_n i_o ask_v forgiveness_n of_o the_o many_o fail_n of_o my_o sinfud_a life_n past_a recall_v my_o sinful_a thought_n to_o my_o remembrance_n lord_n as_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o be_v intolerable_a so_o let_v my_o grief_n for_o they_o be_v unutterable_a lord_n open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o foulnes_n and_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n and_o apprebend_v the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o wrath_n against_o it_o forgive_v those_o actual_a sin_n which_o this_o day_n light_n have_v witness_v lord_n give_v i_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o they_o a_o perfect_a batter_v against_o they_o a_o fix_a and_o a_o constant_a resolution_n to_o forsake_v they_o lord_n cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o secret_a and_o unknown_a sin_n and_o keep_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n that_o dare_v and_o presumptuous_a sin_n may_v never_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o make_v i_o a_o careful_a steward_n of_o that_o precious_a time_n which_o thou_o haft_n give_v i_o withdraw_v my_o affection_n from_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o appoint_a time_n i_o may_v wait_v ready_o and_o cheerful_o until_o my_o change_n shall_v come_v chap._n 5._o upon_o our_o approach_n unto_o god_n house_n lord_n there_o be_v no_o mortal_a man_n worthy_a to_o stand_v at_o thy_o door_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n and_o yet_o how_o often_o have_v i_o presume_v to_o approach_v unto_o thou_o without_o that_o preparedness_n of_o heart_n without_o that_o dejection_n of_o soul_n without_o that_o true_a and_o holy_a reverence_n that_o become_v thy_o child_n i_o be_o now_o go_v out_o of_o egypt_n into_o canaan_n out_o of_o bondage_n into_o freedom_n the_o sinful_a trouble_n of_o this_o life_n be_v my_o soul_n taskmaster_n to_o load_v it_o with_o a_o burden_n insupportable_a and_o this_o be_v that_o place_n of_o sacrifice_n that_o mount_n of_o god_n to_o ease_v and_o solace_v it_o consider_v therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o what_o relation_n thou_o now_o stand_v to_o thy_o god_n if_o thou_o be_v a_o true_a israelite_n thou_o will_v look_v back_o upon_o thy_o drudgery_n and_o despise_v it_o and_o offer_v up_o thyself_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n with_o cheerfulness_n with_o thankfulness_n of_o heart_n if_o thou_o be_v god_n child_n thou_o will_v love_v to_o be_v in_o god_n house_n long_o for_o god_n presence_n thirst_n for_o his_o favour_n delight_n in_o his_o word_n and_o rejoice_v to_o be_v often_o at_o his_o table_n thou_o will_v make_v it_o thy_o chies_a joy_n to_o be_v often_o in_o that_o place_n from_o whence_o thou_o may_v expect_v thy_o chief_a good_a lord_n by_o thy_o grace_n assist_v i_o will_v now_o unclothe_v myself_o of_o all_o earthly_a affection_n i_o will_v call_v to_o mind_n unto_o who_o presence_n i_o approach_v and_o wherefore_o that_o i_o be_o go_v from_o this_o church_n militant_a to_o that_o triumphant_a that_o thou_o lord_n be_v as_o true_o present_v here_o in_o grace_n as_o there_o in_o glory_n unless_o therefore_o i_o be_o in_o love_n with_o misery_n i_o will_v leave_v behind_o i_o all_o earthly-mindedness_a and_o carry_v with_o i_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o heavenly_a thought_n a_o lowly_a mind_n and_o reverend_a gesture_n lord_n if_o i_o go_v not_o cheerful_o to_o thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n i_o may_v well_o fear_v i_o shall_v never_o go_v joyful_o to_o that_o of_o glory_n the_o low_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n shall_v content_v i_o divine_a worship_n admit_v not_o of_o disparity_n of_o person_n we_o be_v all_o sinner_n and_o as_o we_o be_v in_o nature_n most_o impure_a in_o thy_o sight_n the_o
bless_a sphere_n suffer_v i_o not_o dear_a lord_n to_o move_v from_o thou_o there_o be_v no_o rest_n but_o in_o thy_o breast_n and_o in_o thy_o absence_n present_a misery_n o_o that_o i_o be_v at_o rest_n with_o thou_o or_o else_o that_o thou_o be_v come_v to_o i_o since_o in_o thy_o absence_n i_o be_o so_o distress_v thy_o wrathful_a frown_n have_v throw_v i_o down_o and_o raise_v a_o storm_n in_o my_o unquiet_a breast_n come_v lord_n and_o close_o these_o wretched_a eye_n so_o blear_v with_o sin_n and_o misery_n resolve_v this_o err_a heart_n to_o tame_a dust_n which_o every_o day_n thus_o sleal_v away_o that_o it_o may_v rise_v more_o joyful_a and_o more_o just_a the_o sinner_n joy_n all_o my_o soul_n why_o so_o dismay_v why_o so_o sad_a so_o sore_o afraid_a can_v thou_o think_v those_o gracious_a eye_n drench_v in_o tear_n for_o thou_o can_v disdain_v such_o powerful_a cry_n such_o humility_n sinner_n soul_n must_v sorrow_n keep_v man_n may_v mourn_v when_o god_n can_v weep_v soul_n though_o thou_o have_v do_v amiss_o yet_o rejoice_v for_o thou_o be_v he_o see_v his_o soul_n be_v sad_a to_o death_n in_o his_o agony_n sad_a to_o case_v thy_o woeful_a breath_n in_o thy_o misery_n be_v not_o faithless_a but_o believe_v man_n may_v sigh_v when_o god_n can_v grieve_v do_v not_o grudge_v to_o lend_v a_o tear_n can_v thou_o doubt_v or_o can_v thou_o fear_v can_v thou_o see_v his_o bleed_a heart_n and_o not_o believe_v he_o wound_a soul_n that_o bear_v a_o part_n can_v never_o grieve_v he_o timely_o tear_n be_v precious_a seed_n man_n may_v weep_v when_o god_n can_v bleed_v be_v not_o so_o cast_v down_o alas_o see_v his_o soul_n forsake_v be_v fright_v with_o his_o father_n frown_n leave_v in_o pain_n of_o hell_n ah_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o cast_v down_o it_o be_v to_o make_v thou_o well_o doubt_v not_o but_o admire_v his_o cost_n man_n may_v stray_v when_o god_n be_v lose_v soul_n when_o thou_o be_v leave_v alone_o do_v not_o deem_v thy_o saviour_n go_v when_o thou_o can_v not_o see_v his_o face_n it_o be_v to_o let_v thou_o know_v that_o those_o sin_n withdraw_v his_o grace_n which_o bring_v he_o so_o low_o see_v where_o he_o in_o grave_n do_v lie_v man_n may_v faint_v when_o god_n can_v die_v weep_v no_o more_o but_o wipe_v thy_o eye_n see_v o_o see_v thy_o saviour_n rise_v happy_a soul_n thy_o debt_n be_v pay_v he_o be_v ascend_v death_n be_v not_o be_v not_o afraid_a all_o woe_n be_v end_v grieve_v no_o more_o believe_v and_o live_v man_n may_v take_v when_o god_n can_v give_v deo_fw-la salvatori_n with_o sigh_v soul_n and_o bend_a knee_n thy_o servant_n vow_v himself_o to_o thou_o my_o god_n accept_v a_o break_a heart_n bleed_v for_o sin_n o_o thou_o which_o be_v the_o sovereign_a balm_n vouchsafe_v to_o be_v my_o dear_a lord_n that_o balm_n to_o i_o inlighten_v with_o thy_o save_a grace_n those_o eye_n thou_o guide_v to_o this_o place_n and_o grant_v dear_a god_n those_o fin_n of_o i_o may_v not_o obscure_v that_o grace_n of_o thou_o amen_n the_o sinner_n tear_n the_o entrance_n to_o the_o work_n there_o be_v no_o man_n but_o natural_o desire_v happiness_n even_o those_o unhappy_a one_o that_o least_o endeavour_n for_o it_o have_v oftentimes_o a_o earnest_a longing_n to_o it_o there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a happiness_n without_o peace_n no_o true_a peace_n without_o holiness_n without_o offer_v violence_n to_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n without_o ransack_v our_o soul_n and_o search_v out_o the_o very_a secret_n of_o our_o sinful_a heart_n the_o wordling_n may_v be_v outward_o merry_a but_o none_o but_o the_o son_n of_o sorrow_n can_v be_v inward_o content_v that_o outward_a joy_n may_v delight_v for_o a_o season_n but_o this_o inward_a peace_n remain_v for_o ever_o peace_n be_v the_o rich_a jewel_n in_o a_o christian_n cabinet_n the_o choice_a legacy_n that_o christ_n bequeath_v to_o his_o choose_a once_o in_o it_o there_o be_v a_o complication_n of_o all_o blessing_n and_o without_o it_o a_o expectation_n of_o all_o misery_n there_o be_v no_o attain_n to_o it_o but_o by_o the_o search_n of_o he_o who_o be_v the_o giver_n of_o it_o there_o be_v no_o follow_v this_o search_n but_o by_o that_o path_n which_o lead_v to_o the_o ready_a way_n and_o there_o be_v but_o one_o guide_n that_o can_v direct_v we_o unto_o that_o path_n bless_a god_n there_o be_v no_o way_n unto_o thou_o but_o by_o thou_o thou_o be_v life_n and_o thou_o be_v the_o way_n to_o that_o life_n and_o thou_o be_v the_o guide_n to_o that_o way_n thou_o lord_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v now_o and_o ever_o praise_v by_o i_o in_o all_o awful_a reverence_n to_o thy_o sacred_a majesty_n in_o fear_n and_o tremble_a at_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o severe_a justice_n to_o impenitent_a sinner_n in_o serious_a apprehension_n of_o thy_o sweet_a mercy_n in_o forbear_v i_o a_o miserable_a wretch_n and_o with_o unfeigned_a forrow_n and_o humility_n of_o heart_n for_o grieve_v thy_o good_a spirit_n i_o here_o dedicate_v the_o short_a remainder_n of_o my_o sinful_a day_n to_o thy_o service_n in_o thy_o name_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n i_o begin_v my_o discourse_n who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o peace_n by_o who_o holy_a spirit_n i_o be_o guide_v to_o this_o happy_a search_n lord_n lead_v i_o in_o it_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n that_o i_o may_v become_v a_o instrument_n of_o glory_n unto_o thou_o of_o happiness_n to_o thou_o of_o rest_n to_o my_o own_o soul_n chap._n i._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o sinful_a thought_n touch_v the_o sacred_a deity_n with_o holy_a caution_n to_o order_v our_o devotion_n aright_o lord_n when_o i_o serious_o consider_v what_o thou_o be_v the_o least_o glimpse_n of_o who_o eternal_a glory_n i_o can_v no_o way_n see_v but_o by_o conceive_v what_o thou_o be_v not_o when_o i_o look_v upon_o the_o vast_a distance_n between_o thou_o the_o bless_a creator_n and_o i_o thy_o sinful_a creature_n i_o can_v but_o wonder_v at_o thy_o great_a patience_n at_o thy_o rich_a goodness_n at_o thy_o endless_a mercy_n towards_o i_o my_o whole_a life_n from_o my_o nativity_n have_v be_v a_o continue_a course_n of_o sinfulness_n against_o thou_o my_o action_n high_o rebellious_a my_o thought_n finful_o wicked_a even_o the_o very_o best_a of_o they_o a_o dark_a confuse_a indigested_a heap_n of_o misconceiving_n of_o thy_o sacred_a majesty_n thou_o lord_n be_v a_o essence_n most_o glorious_a most_o inconceivable_a eternal_o enjoy_v blessedness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o thyself_o thy_o centre_n be_v every_o where_o thy_o circumference_n no_o where_o thou_o admitte_v not_o of_o augmentation_n nor_o of_o diminution_n no_o length_n of_o time_n be_v bâ—yond_v thou_o no_o depth_n of_o wisdom_n beneath_o thou_o no_o height_n of_o glory_n above_o thou_o no_o breadth_n of_o mercy_n beside_o thou_o thou_o aâ—tâ—o_v lord_n a_o most_o pure_a simple_a and_o eternal_a be_v pure_a without_o matter_n without_o form_n simple_a without_o mixture_n without_o composition_n eternal_a without_o beginning_n without_o end_n no_o create_a being_n can_v express_v thou_o no_o imagination_n conceive_v thou_o no_o understanding_n utter_v thou_o when_o i_o think_v of_o thou_o as_o thou_o be_v the_o bright_a beam_n of_o thy_o glory_n amaze_v i_o when_o i_o conceive_v of_o thou_o what_o thou_o be_v not_o the_o terror_n of_o my_o own_o heart_n affright_v i_o even_o but_o the_o least_o thought_n of_o this_o kind_n be_v impious_a see_v that_o hereby_o i_o do_v not_o only_o rob_v thou_o of_o thy_o glory_n but_o even_o deprive_v thou_o of_o thyself_o and_o yet_o lord_n as_o thy_o be_v be_v most_o high_a so_o be_v the_o search_n thereof_o most_o necessary_a because_o from_o it_o as_o from_o the_o bless_a fountain_n i_o enjoy_v my_o present_n i_o expect_v my_o future_a happiness_n and_o unto_o it_o with_o joy_n of_o heart_n and_o earnestness_n of_o soul_n i_o desire_v shall_v run_v the_o current_n of_o my_o praise_n in_o this_o life_n of_o my_o allelujae_n in_o that_o to_o come_v when_o i_o find_v therefore_o any_o corporal_a part_n appropriate_v to_o the_o divine_a nature_n i_o there_o see_v thou_o gracious_o descend_v to_o the_o weakness_n of_o my_o frail_a and_o infirm_a nature_n and_o ever_o bless_v thy_o holy_a name_n that_o vouchsafe_v to_o declare_v thyself_o not_o as_o thou_o be_v but_o as_o i_o be_o thy_o eye_n lord_n be_v thy_o wisdom_n thy_o right_a hand_n thy_o power_n thy_o sit_v thy_o immutability_n thy_o stand_v thy_o fortitude_n thy_o anger_n thy_o justice_n in_o punish_v thy_o repentance_n thy_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v thy_o hatred_n of_o sin_n thy_o holiness_n thy_o grieve_v thy_o love_a kindness_n thy_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v thy_o goodness_n all_o be_v thyself_o neither_o be_v it_o
his_o gracious_a performance_n i_o now_o enjoy_v that_o bless_a peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o our_o understanding_n my_o deliverance_n be_v wonderful_a my_o freedom_n absolute_a my_o peace_n unalterable_a my_o joy_n unutterable_a my_o conscience_n be_v now_o quiet_v my_o spirit_n ravish_v my_o enemy_n vanquish_v and_o my_o god_n wel-pleased_n to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a sweetness_n do_v i_o address_v my_o joyful_a soul_n to_o love_v and_o honour_v thou_o to_o my_o life_n end_v lord_n jesus_n accept_v of_o i_o and_o so_o powerful_o and_o gracious_o assist_v i_o that_o i_o may_v save_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o bless_a promise_n that_o i_o may_v happy_o enjoy_v thou_o in_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o i_o may_v clear_o see_v and_o joyful_o confess_v what_o great_a thing_n thou_o have_v do_v for_o my_o poor_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v be_v daily_o ravish_v with_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o exceed_a love_n and_o hourly_o husy_v with_o recount_v thy_o endless_a praise_n lord_n make_v i_o to_o forsake_v the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n make_v i_o more_o watchful_a over_o my_o corrupt_a heart_n more_o zealous_a of_o thy_o glory_n and_o thy_o child_n good_n that_o i_o may_v never_o willing_o offend_v thou_o but_o whole_o sacrifice_v the_o short_a remainder_n of_o my_o day_n unto_o thou_o that_o so_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n may_v triumphant_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o the_o live_a god_n mortify_v my_o corruption_n support_v my_o weakness_n accept_v my_o willingness_n let_v this_o my_o humiliation_n before_o thou_o be_v a_o please_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o for_o his_o alone_a sake_n who_o precious_a life_n thy_o rich_a mercy_n have_v sacrifice_v to_o thy_o justice_n for_o i_o lord_n hear_v i_o and_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o for_o his_o alone_a sake_n who_o thou_o have_v free_o give_v unto_o i_o that_o i_o may_v true_o love_v thou_o devout_o serve_v thou_o earnest_o embrace_v thou_o eternal_o enjoy_v thou_o amen_n chap._n 10._o upon_o a_o journey_n undertake_v and_o the_o many_o danger_n incident_a thereunto_o i_o be_o now_o go_v from_o my_o own_o home_n and_o know_v not_o whether_o i_o shall_v ever_o return_v god_n i_o know_v have_v set_v a_o period_n to_o my_o day_n beyond_o which_o i_o can_v pass_v but_o when_o or_o where_o or_o how_o my_o life_n shall_v end_v i_o be_o uncertain_a many_o be_v the_o danger_n that_o attend_v this_o sinful_a life_n and_o many_o more_o my_o sin_n that_o have_v deserve_v they_o i_o can_v neither_o number_v the_o one_o nor_o foresee_v the_o other_o this_o be_v the_o wretched_a and_o the_o sad_a condition_n of_o my_o body_n and_o without_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n the_o much_o more_o woeful_a case_n of_o my_o distress_a soul_n lord_n there_o be_v nothing_o so_o sweet_a as_o thy_o love_n nothing_o so_o safe_a as_o thy_o protection_n and_o yet_o i_o have_v carelessy_a neglect_v the_o one_o and_o thou_o may_v now_o just_o deny_v i_o the_o other_o thou_o have_v woo_v i_o to_o mercy_n and_o i_o have_v refuse_v to_o come_v thou_o have_v gracious_o invite_v i_o by_o thy_o continual_a preservation_n by_o thy_o fatherly_a sustentation_n by_o thy_o gentle_a correction_n by_o thy_o faithful_a promise_n and_o thy_o rich_a performance_n bless_a lord_n how_o wonderful_a be_v thy_o compassion_n towards_o i_o when_o i_o be_o unthankful_a for_o thy_o many_o favour_n when_o i_o be_o unmindful_a of_o my_o own_o misery_n even_o than_o thou_o gracious_o provide_v for_o i_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o have_v not_o hitherto_o resolve_v serious_o to_o come_v unto_o thou_o such_o and_o so_o many_o be_v my_o sin_n so_o great_a be_v my_o unthankfulness_n that_o i_o now_o tremble_v to_o appear_v before_o thou_o and_o yet_o so_o tender_a be_v thy_o mercy_n to_o i_o that_o thou_o again_o allure_v i_o to_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n lord_n into_o the_o bless_a bosom_n of_o thy_o love_n i_o cast_v myself_o for_o safety_n and_o protection_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o danger_n even_o in_o death_n itself_o will_v joyfuliy_v rely_v upon_o thou_o for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o strong_a rock_n and_o fortress_n unto_o which_o i_o will_v always_o resort_v lord_n keep_v i_o as_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n hide_v i_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n strengthen_v my_o weak_a faith_n against_o the_o strong_a assault_n of_o satan_n support_v and_o comfort_v i_o in_o all_o the_o fear_n and_o terror_n of_o my_o own_o accuse_a conscience_n protect_v and_o keep_v i_o in_o this_o present_a journey_n let_v thy_o holy_a angel_n be_v my_o bless_a guardian_n to_o protect_v i_o in_o life_n to_o preserve_v i_o in_o death_n to_o assist_v i_o after_o death_n o_o let_v i_o never_o grieve_v those_o bless_a spirit_n which_o though_o invisible_o yet_o most_o assure_o be_v my_o attendant_n lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v they_o readiness_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o mind_n to_o watch_v my_o preservation_n and_o further_o my_o salvation_n so_o give_v i_o carefulness_n and_o constancy_n of_o soul_n to_o joy_v they_o in_o my_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o see_v lord_n i_o can_v know_v my_o hour_n of_o dissolution_n o_o teach_v i_o so_o to_o number_v my_o day_n that_o i_o may_v apply_v my_o heart_n unto_o heavenly_a wisdom_n that_o i_o may_v obtain_v a_o sweet_a assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n a_o sincere_a and_o constant_a heart_n to_o thy_o service_n and_o a_o cheerful_a readiness_n at_o thy_o call_n amen_n chap._n 11._o contain_v pious_a meditation_n and_o zealous_a ejaculation_n after_o a_o journey_n i_o be_o now_o by_o god_n gracious_a providence_n return_v safe_a unto_o my_o earthly_a home_n but_o be_o still_o travel_v to_o my_o heavenly_a there_o be_v nothing_o in_o this_o life_n but_o labour_n and_o sorrow_n nothing_o in_o that_o but_o rest_n and_o happiness_n and_o yet_o i_o dote_v upon_o the_o one_o and_o neglect_v the_o other_o lord_n if_o my_o treasure_n be_v with_o thou_o my_o heart_n will_v be_v there_o also_o when_o thou_o give_v i_o more_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o i_o shall_v have_v more_o desire_n to_o come_v unto_o thou_o when_o my_o sin_n have_v make_v i_o more_o sensible_a of_o my_o own_o misery_n thy_o grace_n i_o trust_v will_v make_v i_o more_o capable_a of_o thy_o sweet_a mercy_n lord_n if_o this_o vain_a unquietness_n be_v so_o refresh_v to_o my_o mortal_a body_n how_o true_o bless_a will_v thy_o heavenly_a rest_n be_v to_o my_o immortal_a soul_n when_o thou_o lord_n will_v wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o my_o eye_n all_o aking_n from_o my_o heart_n when_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o death_n neither_o sorrow_n nor_o cry_v nor_o any_o more_o pain_n when_o soul_n and_o body_n shall_v triumphant_o and_o joyful_o repose_v themselves_o in_o thou_o for_o ever_o when_o they_o shall_v drink_v free_o of_o the_o river_n of_o thy_o pleasure_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o thy_o house_n i_o confess_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v this_o outward_a rest_n in_o this_o my_o earthy_a home_n much_o more_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v that_o inward_a rest_n that_o sweet_a assurance_n of_o a_o lively_a hope_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o eternal_a rest_n how_o wretched_a be_v my_o body_n without_o this_o outward_a quietness_n how_o much_o more_o wre_a ched_a be_v my_o soul_n without_o thou_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o shield_n to_o defend_v i_o my_o staff_n to_o uphold_v i_o my_o food_n to_o sustain_v i_o my_o wine_n to_o glad_v i_o my_o belove_v to_o embrace_v i_o my_o pleasure_n to_o delight_v i_o my_o joy_n to_o ravish_v i_o my_o sweet_a and_o sate_a repose_n for_o ever_o to_o refresh_v i_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o lord_n to_o fix_v my_o thought_n on_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n to_o use_v this_o world_n sober_o in_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o to_o view_v it_o true_o as_o it_o be_v a_o barren_a wilderness_n a_o transitory_a vain_a and_o empty_a thing_n far_o inconsistent_a with_o my_o real_a happiness_n to_o desire_v nothing_o to_o enjoy_v nothing_o in_o the_o creature_n but_o only_o in_o and_o unto_o thou_o the_o great_a creator_n so_o shall_v no_o vain_a pleasure_n bewitch_v i_o no_o unjust_a profit_n beguile_v i_o no_o sudden_a sorrow_n dismay_v i_o no_o terror_n of_o conscience_n affright_v i_o to_o thou_o o_o thou_o sovereign_a of_o my_o soul_n do_v i_o devote_v the_o remnant_n of_o my_o sinful_a day_n to_o love_v thou_o to_o praise_v thou_o to_o honour_v thou_o to_o rest_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o lord_n wean_v i_o from_o the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o raise_v my_o thought_n to_o immortality_n let_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n relieve_v the_o harshness_n of_o my_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o misery_n may_v
long_a patience_n in_o thy_o great_a goodness_n in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n in_o thy_o fatherly_a affection_n towards_o i_o i_o be_o woeful_o sink_v into_o the_o deep_a mire_n of_o sin_n where_o no_o stay_n be_v lord_n uphold_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o perish_v not_o eternal_o o_o deliver_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n for_o i_o be_o helpless_a and_o poor_a and_o my_o heart_n be_v wound_v within_o i_o let_v my_o soul_n live_v and_o it_o shall_v praise_v thou_o and_o thy_o judgement_n shall_v help_v i_o as_o thou_o have_v raise_v i_o by_o thy_o power_n so_o rule_v i_o by_o thy_o providence_n that_o thy_o grace_n may_v be_v far_o sweet_a with_o my_o suffering_n than_o my_o pleasure_n with_o my_o sin_n restrain_v my_o loose_a desire_n renew_v my_o good_a purpose_n assist_v my_o weak_a endeavour_n correct_v my_o error_n sustain_v my_o infirmity_n give_v i_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n a_o thankful_a heart_n for_o thy_o favour_n a_o filial_a fear_n of_o thy_o judgement_n a_o sincere_a love_n to_o thy_o law_n a_o holy_a constancy_n and_o happy_a perseverance_n to_o my_o life_n end_v amen_n chap._n 13._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o presumption_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o vain_a be_v thou_o how_o wretched_a to_o presume_v upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o thy_o god_n how_o can_v thou_o be_v so_o foolish_a to_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v favour_v thou_o in_o that_o which_o he_o so_o severe_o punish_v in_o his_o own_o son_n think_v thou_o that_o precious_a blood_n be_v spill_v to_o cherish_v sin_n be_v not_o mistake_v for_o as_o christ_n jesus_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n so_o he_o come_v also_o to_o call_v sinner_n to_o repentance_n do_v thou_o argue_v well_o to_o say_v because_o god_n be_v merciful_a long-suffering_a and_o of_o great_a goodness_n therefore_o i_o will_v abuse_v his_o mercy_n in_o sin_v his_o patience_n by_o my_o long_a continue_v in_o sin_n his_o great_a goodness_n by_o my_o great_a unthankfulness_n be_v not_o this_o to_o mock_v his_o mercy_n to_o bid_v defiance_n to_o his_o justice_n to_o arm_v he_o with_o fury_n to_o invite_v he_o to_o revenge_v assure_v thyself_o the_o long_o he_o be_v in_o draw_v his_o bow_n the_o more_o forcible_a will_v he_o send_v his_o arrow_n deceive_v not_o thyself_o therefore_o god_n will_v not_o be_v so_o merciful_a to_o thou_o as_o to_o be_v unjust_a to_o himself_o all_o the_o way_n of_o god_n be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n mercy_n to_o support_v thy_o weakness_n truth_n to_o correct_v thy_o wilfulness_n there_o be_v therefore_o mercy_n with_o he_o that_o he_o may_v be_v fear_v not_o that_o he_o may_v be_v slight_v not_o that_o he_o may_v be_v shameful_o dishonour_v how_o full_a of_o falsehood_n be_v thy_o bold_a presumption_n thou_o cry_v peace_n peace_n when_o sudden_a war_n be_v ready_a to_o destroy_v thou_o there_o be_v no_o peace_n to_o the_o wicked_a say_v my_o god_n heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v up_o in_o arm_n against_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o leave_v not_o so_o much_o as_o thou_o own_o conscience_n to_o deliver_v thou_o thou_o have_v gracious_o receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n thou_o have_v grievous_o sin_v against_o the_o light_n of_o that_o knowledge_n thou_o have_v woeful_o continue_v in_o thy_o sin_n without_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n without_o desire_n of_o repentance_n and_o there_o now_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n but_o a_o searfull_a look_v for_o of_o judgement_n and_o violent_a fire_n that_o shall_v devour_v the_o adversary_n o_o remember_v that_o the_o angel_n for_o one_o sin_n be_v throw_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o that_o adam_n for_o one_o sin_n be_v cast_v out_o of_o paradise_n thy_o sin_n o_o my_o soul_n be_v innumerable_a thou_o have_v have_v line_n upon_o line_n and_o precept_n upon_o precept_n and_o yet_o thou_o adde_v sin_n upon_o sin_n and_o transgression_n upon_o transgression_n thou_o have_v sin_v against_o many_o precious_a promise_n against_o many_o gracious_a performance_n against_o many_o fearful_a judgement_n thou_o have_v grieve_v that_o good_a spirit_n by_o which_o the_o saint_n be_v seal_v up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n all_o these_o be_v heavy_a aggravation_n upon_o thou_o to_o fill_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o hasten_v the_o swiftness_n of_o thy_o punishment_n ah_o how_o sad_a be_v thy_o condition_n thou_o have_v not_o only_o weary_v out_o thyself_o in_o wickedness_n but_o thy_o god_n also_o hear_v what_o he_o faith_n unto_o thou_o how_o he_o complain_v of_o thou_o by_o his_o holy_a prophet_n behold_v i_o be_o press_v under_o you_o as_o a_o cart_n be_v lade_v with_o sheaf_n amos_n 2.13_o and_o yet_o thou_o still_o adde_v more_o load_n but_o as_o thou_o adde_v sin_n upon_o sin_n so_o thou_o call_v for_o wrath_n upon_o wrath_n as_o thou_o have_v make_v a_o mock_n at_o sin_n so_o god_n will_v make_v a_o mock_n at_o misery_n as_o thou_o have_v thy_o measure_n in_o sin_v so_o god_n will_v have_v his_o measure_n in_o punish_v consider_v what_o he_o say_v unto_o thou_o by_o his_o prophet_n judgement_n will_v i_o lay_v to_o the_o rule_n and_o righteousness_n to_o the_o balance_n esay_n 28.17_o 18._o as_o he_o have_v a_o bottle_n for_o thy_o tear_n so_o he_o have_v a_o bag_n for_o thy_o transgression_n job_n 14.17_o their_o growth_n be_v record_v their_o number_n account_v their_o nature_n examine_v all_o seal_v up_o against_o the_o great_a and_o fearful_a day_n of_o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n o_o consider_v this_o thou_o that_o forget_v god_n lest_o he_o tear_v thou_o in_o piece_n and_o there_o be_v none_o to_o deliver_v thou_o think_v how_o sudden_o thou_o may_v be_v snatch_v away_o by_o those_o infernal_a fiend_n to_o endless_a torment_n and_o then_o what_o tear_n will_v be_v enough_o to_o weep_v thy_o obsequy_n to_o quench_v those_o everlasting_a burn_n but_o then_o alas_o instead_o of_o tear_n of_o compassion_n thou_o shall_v have_v mock_n of_o derision_n the_o curse_a devil_n will_v laugh_v thou_o to_o scorn_v the_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n will_v rejoice_v at_o thy_o confusion_n and_o god_n himself_o who_o only_o can_v relieve_v thou_o will_v for_o ever_o hide_v his_o tender_a mercy_n from_o thou_o awake_v therefore_o out_o of_o thy_o sleep_n of_o death_n look_v well_o into_o thy_o lose_a estate_n thou_o be_v now_o near_o unto_o make_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n beyond_o which_o thou_o can_v not_o pass_v thy_o god_n have_v say_v to_o thou_o as_o to_o the_o sea_n hitherto_o malt_n thou_o go_v and_o here_o shall_v thou_o stay_v thy_o proud_a wave_n think_v how_o sudden_o thou_o may_v be_v call_v to_o thy_o last_o account_n even_o this_o very_a hour_n for_o aught_o thou_o know_v those_o curse_a spirit_n may_v convey_v thou_o to_o thy_o fiery_a prison_n o_o think_v how_o powerful_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n will_v then_o seize_v upon_o thou_o how_o woeful_o thou_o will_v excrutiate_v thyself_o with_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o former_a folly_n and_o last_o of_o all_o how_o wretched_o thou_o be_v forever_o banish_v from_o eternal_a joy_n to_o suffer_v with_o the_o damn_a in_o eternal_a torment_n lâ—t_v this_o move_v thou_o to_o amend_v thy_o wicked_a way_n to_o cry_v mighty_o to_o god_n for_o mercy_n to_o judge_v thyself_o to_o condemn_v thyself_o that_o thou_o may_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o kiss_v the_o son_n lest_o he_o be_v angry_a and_o so_o thou_o perish_v from_o the_o right_a way_n if_o his_o wrath_n be_v kindle_v yea_o but_o a_o little_a bless_a be_v all_o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o turn_v therefore_o unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o he_o be_v gracious_a and_o merciful_a slow_a to_o anger_n and_o of_o great_a kindness_n and_o repent_v he_o of_o the_o evil_n bless_a lord_n as_o a_o unfeigned_a sign_n of_o my_o repentance_n in_o anguish_n of_o heart_n and_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n i_o earnest_o desire_v to_o search_v into_o the_o secreet_n of_o my_o sinful_a thought_n to_o unbosom_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o lay_v they_o open_v to_o the_o view_n of_o all_o thy_o saint_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o glory_n they_o the_o good_a and_o i_o the_o shame_n of_o my_o confession_n that_o so_o this_o penitent_a sense_n of_o my_o iniquity_n which_o i_o thankful_o acknowledge_v come_v alone_o from_o thou_o may_v be_v a_o evidence_n unto_o i_o that_o thou_o will_v also_o give_v i_o pardon_v for_o they_o lord_n i_o willing_o confess_v myself_o to_o be_v a_o great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n my_o original_n defile_v my_o birth_n pollute_v my_o infancy_n stain_v my_o youth_n ensnare_v my_o manhood_n corrupt_v my_o age_n besot_v my_o imagination_n vain_a my_o thought_n sinful_a my_o word_n wicked_a my_o action_n abominable_a my_o
favour_n to_o tremble_v at_o thy_o frown_n to_o submit_v to_o thy_o rod_n to_o think_v nothing_o too_o dear_a to_o part_v withal_o to_o purchase_v thy_o grace_n to_o promote_v thy_o glory_n thou_o o_o lord_n love_v not_o a_o cowardly_a christian_a if_o i_o prefer_v any_o thing_n to_o thy_o love_n i_o be_o most_o unworthy_a of_o it_o that_o friendship_n be_v too_o dear_o buy_v which_o can_v be_v enjoy_v without_o the_o loss_n of_o thy_o favour_n if_o my_o brother_n offend_v i_o i_o will_v labour_v to_o restore_v he_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n lest_o whilst_o i_o study_v to_o rebuke_v another_o i_o become_v guilty_a myself_o no_o sin_n shall_v pass_v i_o without_o some_o show_n of_o distaste_n without_o some_o feel_n of_o my_o maker_n injury_n and_o my_o brother_n misery_n if_o i_o be_v not_o move_v with_o compassion_n for_o another_o sin_n i_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v with_o contrition_n for_o my_o own_o such_o comfort_n as_o i_o can_v willing_o afford_v another_o i_o may_v well_o hope_v shall_v be_v gracious_o confer_v on_o myself_o in_o my_o reproof_n of_o sin_n i_o will_v observe_v these_o holy_a caution_n lest_o while_o i_o endeavour_v to_o become_v serviceable_a unto_o thou_o i_o prove_v injurious_a to_o my_o neighbour_n private_a sin_n shall_v not_o have_v public_a reprehension_n neither_o shall_v public_a sin_n be_v undecent_o reprove_v by_o i_o a_o private_a person_n piety_n must_v not_o confound_v charity_n nor_o religion_n policy_n lord_n i_o may_v easy_o transgress_v even_o in_o my_o best_a intention_n how_o grievous_o have_v i_o then_o fail_v in_o my_o rebellious_a action_n when_o i_o have_v not_o fear_v thou_o with_o that_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n which_o become_v thy_o child_n when_o i_o have_v not_o love_v thou_o for_o that_o beauty_n for_o that_o richness_n for_o that_o goodness_n which_o thou_o be_v but_o for_o those_o outward_a blessing_n which_o i_o enjoy_v from_o thou_o when_o i_o serve_v thou_o for_o base_a and_o by_o respect_n such_o and_o so_o unbeseeming_a my_o profession_n so_o far_o below_o that_o soul_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o that_o thou_o may_v just_o now_o withhold_v thy_o blessing_n from_o i_o when_o i_o have_v hitherto_o seek_v but_o myself_o in_o thou_o when_o my_o thought_n have_v be_v carnal_a my_o word_n hypocritical_a my_o service_n deceitful_a to_o thy_o glory_n lord_n and_o my_o own_o deserve_a shame_n i_o willing_o confess_v that_o i_o have_v not_o only_o sin_v through_o the_o frailty_n of_o my_o nature_n but_o i_o have_v sin_v also_o with_o a_o high_a hand_n sin_n have_v not_o only_o surprise_v i_o at_o unaware_o but_o i_o have_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o with_o willingness_n with_o greediness_n with_o joyfulness_n i_o have_v not_o only_o corrupt_v my_o own_o way_n before_o thou_o by_o my_o own_o sin_n but_o i_o have_v also_o foolish_o contract_v other_o fault_n by_o hear_v and_o see_v thou_o my_o god_n dishonour_v in_o vain_a and_o sinful_a discourse_n in_o more_o vain_a and_o sinful_a excess_n without_o show_n of_o dislike_n without_o thought_n of_o reproof_n yea_o lord_n i_o have_v add_v unto_o other_o sin_n by_o my_o example_n while_o i_o have_v fear_v to_o reprove_v that_o which_o i_o have_v know_v to_o be_v distasteful_a unto_o thou_o while_o i_o have_v seem_v to_o love_v that_o which_o have_v be_v hateful_a to_o i_o own_o soul_n with_o those_o time-pleasing_a ruler_n in_o the_o gospel_n i_o have_v believe_v in_o thou_o but_o because_o of_o the_o pharisee_n because_o of_o outward_a respect_n i_o have_v fear_v to_o confess_v thou_o and_o have_v love_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n more_o than_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n but_o thou_o lord_n who_o art_n infinite_o good_a and_o ever_o ready_a to_o forgive_v who_o wise_a and_o over_o roll_a providence_n be_v only_o able_a to_o produce_v the_o great_a good_a out_o of_o the_o great_a evil_n pardon_v and_o pass_v by_o my_o many_o and_o my_o weak_a compliance_n of_o sinful_a nature_n supply_v my_o defect_n accept_v my_o desire_n encourage_v my_o endeavour_n let_v thy_o power_n be_v magnify_v in_o my_o weakness_n thy_o love_n in_o my_o wilfulness_n thy_o grace_n in_o my_o sinfulness_n suffer_v i_o not_o o_o lord_n to_o run_v from_o thou_o by_o a_o base_a and_o servile_a fear_n of_o thy_o justice_n o_o let_v i_o rather_o run_v into_o the_o bosom_n of_o thy_o love_n by_o a_o filial_a fear_n in_o sweet_a and_o safe_a assurance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n lord_n make_v i_o to_o see_v the_o fearfulness_n and_o ugliness_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o bright_a ray_n of_o thy_o celestial_a beauty_n o_o let_v i_o patient_o and_o joyful_o and_o thankful_o endure_v thy_o sweet_a chastisement_n for_o it_o and_o speedy_o and_o constant_o withdraw_v my_o long_n from_o it_o give_v i_o a_o yearning_n and_o relent_a soul_n for_o grieve_v thy_o good_a spirit_n give_v i_o o_o lord_n that_o chaste_a and_o bless_a fear_n belong_v only_o to_o thy_o child_n that_o i_o may_v not_o fear_v thou_o to_o tremble_v at_o thou_o but_o to_o love_v thou_o to_o honour_v thou_o to_o delight_v in_o thou_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o lord_n make_v i_o jealous_a of_o every_o deed_n of_o every_o word_n of_o every_o thought_n that_o may_v displease_v thou_o and_o true_o penitent_a for_o all_o those_o sin_n by_o which_o i_o have_v so_o much_o dishonour_v thou_o endue_v i_o with_o a_o loyal_a heart_n to_o love_v thou_o true_o as_o i_o ought_v strengthen_v this_o love_n with_o holy_a confidence_n and_o happy_a perseverance_n that_o may_v for_o ever_o hanish_v this_o unholy_a fear_n that_o so_o my_o joyful_a soul_n may_v live_v above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n that_o i_o may_v be_v capable_a of_o no_o fear_n but_o of_o offend_v thou_o and_o that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o fear_v thou_o myself_o but_o be_v jealous_a also_o of_o thy_o fear_n in_o other_o lord_n let_v nothing_o in_o this_o life_n withdraw_v i_o from_o a_o zealous_a and_o a_o constant_a love_n to_o thy_o service_n from_o a_o faithful_a and_o devout_a endeavour_n to_o promote_v thy_o glory_n that_o so_o i_o may_v be_v ever_o find_v true_o obedient_a unto_o thou_o my_o god_n religious_o acquaint_v with_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n pious_o affect_v to_o the_o good_a of_o my_o own_o soul_n amen_n chap._n 22._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o reckon_v daily_o with_o our_o conscience_n and_o the_o benefit_n lose_v thereby_o consider_v o_o my_o soul_n how_o venomous_a the_o nature_n of_o sin_n be_v if_o thou_o can_v afford_v to_o sleep_v in_o small_a sin_n thou_o will_v not_o stick_v to_o welcome_v great_a sin_n be_v of_o a_o encroach_a nature_n if_o thou_o suffer_v it_o to_o sleep_v in_o thy_o bosom_n it_o will_v expect_v to_o dwell_v there_o little_a sin_n be_v harbinger_n to_o big_a one_o if_o thou_o lodge_v these_o those_o will_v challenge_v entertainment_n let_v each_o evening_n therefore_o take_v a_o strict_a account_n of_o that_o day_n action_n and_o where_o thou_o find_v thyself_o fail_v pray_v hearty_o for_o pardon_n in_o thy_o entrance_n upon_o this_o holy_a course_n thou_o will_v sure_o find_v three_o potent_a opposition_n satan_n will_v tell_v thou_o that_o god_n require_v no_o such_o strictness_n at_o thy_o hand_n the_o world_n will_v tell_v thou_o thou_o have_v this_o or_o that_o employment_n to_o consider_v of_o thy_o own_o corruption_n will_v persuade_v thou_o that_o nature_n will_v abhor_v this_o discontent_a course_n that_o thy_o spirit_n will_v be_v too_o much_o dull_v and_o thy_o life_n will_v prove_v uncomfortable_a alas_o my_o soul_n these_o be_v delusion_n to_o betray_v thou_o to_o a_o great_a mischief_n as_o there_o be_v degree_n of_o sanctification_n so_o there_o be_v of_o pollution_n no_o man_n become_v evil_a in_o a_o instant_n from_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o sometime_o the_o soul_n can_v start_v even_o at_o the_o very_a thought_n of_o that_o sin_n which_o by_o degree_n it_o can_v digest_v without_o disturbance_n if_o holy_a david_n have_v account_v with_o his_o conscience_n after_o his_o lustful_a look_n on_o bathsheba_n doubtless_o those_o fearful_a sin_n of_o he_o have_v never_o be_v commit_v o_o let_v not_o any_o vain_a pretence_n deter_v thou_o from_o this_o task_n but_o the_o bless_a benefit_n allure_v thou_o if_o the_o entrance_n be_v harsh_a the_o progress_n will_v be_v safe_a the_o continuance_n sweet_a the_o end_n happy_a by_o this_o enquiry_n thou_o shall_v see_v thy_o sin_n those_o great_a disturber_n of_o thy_o pâ—ace_n arraign_v convict_v condemn_a and_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o thy_o saviour_n daily_o die_v in_o thou_o satan_n repulse_v the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n strengthen_v thy_o mourning_n comfort_v thy_o infirmity_n sustain_v thy_o conscience_n quit_v thy_o rejoice_n exalt_v the_o holy_a angel_n delight_v and_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n well_o
will_v be_v attend_v on_o thou_o o_o let_v this_o teach_v thou_o to_o bewail_v the_o misery_n of_o this_o frail_a life_n which_o be_v only_o prone_a to_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o let_v it_o humble_v thou_o for_o thy_o many_o fail_n and_o invite_v thou_o to_o a_o more_o hearty_a and_o sincere_a affection_n to_o thy_o saviour_n by_o who_o absolute_a and_o perfect_a obedience_n all_o thy_o imperfection_n shall_v be_v do_v away_o and_o last_o to_o a_o more_o earnest_a longing_n for_o thy_o body_n dissolution_n comfort_v thyself_o in_o this_o that_o all_o the_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a to_o thy_o advantage_n nothing_o can_v befall_v thou_o without_o his_o holy_a providence_n that_o so_o dear_o love_v thou_o even_o thy_o very_a sin_n shall_v further_o thou_o to_o heaven_n if_o thou_o have_v now_o fall_v through_o the_o infirmity_n of_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n god_n will_v raise_v thou_o by_o this_o fall_n of_o thou_o to_o more_o perfection_n in_o goodness_n to_o more_o vigilance_n to_o more_o holiness_n to_o more_o courage_n to_o more_o constancy_n in_o thy_o christian_a calling_n for_o the_o lord_n order_v a_o good_a man_n go_n and_o make_v his_o way_n acceptable_a unto_o he_o though_o he_o fall_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v away_o for_o the_o lord_n uphold_v he_o psal_n 37.23_o 24._o and_o if_o that_o evil_a one_o be_v powerful_o malicious_a the_o great_a shall_v thy_o joy_n and_o triumph_n be_v when_o thou_o be_v happy_o victorious_a lord_n how_o true_o bless_v be_v the_o condition_n of_o thy_o saint_n who_o compelle_v even_o the_o rage_n of_o earth_n and_o hell_n to_o work_v for_o their_o advantage_n why_o be_v thou_o then_o so_o sad_a o_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o disquiet_v within_o i_o still_o trust_v in_o god_n for_o he_o be_v the_o help_n of_o thy_o countenance_n and_o thy_o god_n psal_n 42.15_o lord_n how_o sad_a be_v my_o condition_n without_o thou_o thou_o who_o alone_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o all_o heart_n know_v that_o i_o love_v thou_o that_o i_o long_o for_o thou_o that_o i_o desire_v nothing_o in_o compare_n of_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o yet_o thou_o find_v nothing_o but_o pollution_n in_o i_o sometime_o i_o beg_v to_o be_v at_o union_n with_o thou_o and_o sometime_o live_v as_o if_o i_o care_v not_o for_o mercy_n from_o thou_o still_o i_o sin_n and_o still_o thou_o forgive_v yea_o i_o be_o therefore_o the_o more_o ready_a to_o rebel_v against_o thou_o because_o thou_o lord_n art_n most_o ready_a to_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o such_o be_v thy_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n towards_o i_o thou_o bemoane_v my_o iniquity_n thou_o invite_v thou_o compelle_v i_o to_o mercy_n lord_n will_v thou_o still_o suffer_v i_o to_o abuse_v thy_o goodness_n i_o have_v often_o run_v from_o thou_o by_o relapse_v into_o grievous_a sin_n and_o thou_o o_o lord_n as_o often_o have_v receive_v i_o to_o favour_n and_o afford_v i_o the_o sweet_a refresh_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o confess_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v that_o bless_a spirit_n which_o i_o have_v so_o often_o grieve_v o_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o be_v true_o and_o sincere_o thankful_a unto_o thou_o to_o love_v thou_o more_o hearty_o praise_v thou_o more_o joyful_o serve_v thou_o more_o faithful_o to_o my_o life_n end_v for_o thou_o o_o bless_a lord_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o thou_o be_v strength_n in_o my_o weakness_n love_v in_o my_o wilfulness_n life_n in_o my_o sinfulness_n thou_o alone_o know_v under_o what_o great_a evil_n of_o sin_n under_o what_o sad_a pressure_n of_o sorrow_n i_o daily_o groan_v and_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o ease_v those_o weary_a soul_n that_o cry_v to_o thou_o for_o succour_n and_o relief_n lord_n save_v i_o or_o i_o perish_v lord_n ease_v i_o of_o this_o heavy_a burden_n that_o i_o sink_v not_o to_o eternal_a misery_n give_v i_o thy_o save_a grace_n to_o guide_v i_o from_o these_o woeful_a way_n of_o wickedness_n o_o let_v this_o hour_n put_v a_o end_n to_o this_o sin_n lord_n lead_v i_o unto_o thy_o path_n and_o uphold_v i_o there_o that_o my_o foot_n slip_v not_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o feed_v upon_o these_o empty_a husk_n o_o satisfy_v i_o with_o thy_o mercy_n and_o that_o soon_o before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v my_o spirit_n be_v willing_a o_o lord_n but_o my_o flesh_n be_v weak_a have_v pity_n upon_o i_o have_v pity_n upon_o i_o for_o i_o be_o in_o misery_n lord_n cover_v my_o sin_n lord_n pardon_v my_o infirmity_n lord_n jesus_n accept_v of_o i_o and_o interpose_v thy_o bless_a merit_n for_o i_o lord_n raise_v i_o from_o this_o wretched_a fall_n support_v my_o weakness_n renew_v my_o repentance_n increase_v my_o faith_n quicken_v my_o zeal_n that_o so_o by_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n i_o may_v be_v raise_v to_o more_o purity_n to_o more_o perfection_n in_o my_o christian_a calling_n that_o where_o sin_n have_v abound_v there_o grace_n may_v abound_v much_o more_o to_o thy_o great_a glory_n and_o my_o own_o endless_a comfort_n o_o lord_n hear_v o_o lord_n forgive_v o_o lord_n consider_v and_o do_v it_o defer_v not_o for_o thy_o own_o sake_n o_o my_o god_n amen_o chap._n 27._o upon_o desertion_n while_o i_o be_o in_o this_o pilgrimage_n of_o sin_n i_o can_v be_v without_o this_o portion_n of_o sorrow_n why_o complain_v i_o of_o that_o which_o i_o have_v so_o just_o deserve_v how_o often_o have_v my_o god_n afford_v i_o the_o gracious_a visit_n of_o his_o bless_a spirit_n and_o yet_o how_o easy_o have_v i_o regard_v they_o lord_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n much_o less_o of_o this_o invaluable_a favour_n to_o enjoy_v the_o kiss_n of_o thy_o sacred_a mouth_n as_o i_o be_o now_o grieve_v for_o the_o loss_n of_o thy_o presence_n so_o i_o have_v too_o often_o grieve_v thou_o by_o my_o own_o rebellious_a absence_n this_o be_v the_o sad_a condition_n even_o of_o the_o best_a of_o thy_o saint_n in_o this_o life_n as_o they_o have_v have_v their_o aberration_n from_o grace_n so_o they_o have_v have_v their_o fluctuation_n in_o woe_n these_o sad_a departing_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n have_v ever_o be_v the_o just_a memorial_n of_o their_o present_a grief_n and_o former_a misery_n i_o see_v thy_o holy_a servant_n david_n sad_o bemoan_v this_o great_a loss_n and_o almost_o despair_v of_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n i_o hear_v he_o cry_v out_o in_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n will_v the_o lord_n absent_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v he_o show_v no_o more_o favour_n be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o do_v his_o promise_n fail_v for_o evermore_o have_v god_n forget_v to_o be_v gracious_a have_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o tender_a mercy_n in_o displeasure_n psal_n 77.7_o 8_o 9_o how_o grievous_a be_v this_o complaint_n how_o gracious_a thy_o answer_n even_o in_o the_o very_a minute_n of_o distress_n even_o by_o the_o very_a lip_n of_o the_o distress_a for_o it_o follow_v in_o a_o breath_n and_o i_o say_v this_o be_v my_o death_n but_o i_o will_v remember_v the_o year_n of_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o most_o high_a jonah_n extremity_n be_v thy_o bless_a opportunity_n even_o when_o jonah_n think_v himself_o in_o most_o danger_n of_o perish_v he_o then_o find_v thy_o mercy_n most_o ready_a in_o relieve_v when_o he_o think_v himself_o cast_v out_o of_o thy_o sight_n even_o than_o he_o find_v himself_o look_v to_o thy_o presence_n and_o ready_a to_o be_v receive_v into_o thy_o favour_n jonah_n 2.4_o lord_n if_o thou_o give_v i_o but_o the_o least_o measure_n of_o true_a faith_n i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o remove_v the_o great_a mountain_n of_o sin_n and_o know_v assure_o to_o my_o soul_n exceed_v comfort_n that_o thou_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o but_o for_o a_o moment_n in_o this_o life_n that_o thou_o may_v gather_v i_o to_o everlasting_a kindness_n in_o that_o to_o come_v comfort_v thyself_o in_o this_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o god_n will_v never_o leave_v thou_o that_o he_o will_v never_o forsake_v thou_o that_o he_o will_v never_o leave_v thou_o total_o nor_o forsake_v thou_o final_o that_o he_o have_v not_o now_o withdraw_v his_o gracious_a presence_n from_o thou_o but_o the_o present_a comfort_n of_o his_o grace_n from_o work_v in_o thou_o as_o there_o be_v sad_a desertion_n so_o there_o will_v undoubted_o be_v gracious_a visit_n thou_o may_v be_v forsake_v in_o sin_n in_o the_o suffering_n of_o punishment_n for_o sin_n in_o the_o severity_n of_o that_o punishment_n in_o the_o fearful_a apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n in_o this_o severity_n but_o assure_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n thou_o shall_v never_o be_v forsake_v
labour_v to_o be_v powerful_a in_o my_o prayer_n to_o study_v to_o be_v humble_a zealous_a earnest_a even_o importunate_a in_o my_o devotion_n to_o let_v no_o sinful_a thought_n pass_v i_o without_o a_o sigh_n no_o sinful_a action_n without_o holy_a contrition_n no_o divine_a favour_n without_o devout_a and_o thankful_a acknowledgement_n that_o soul_n which_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n will_v hasten_v unto_o that_o heavenly_a help_n that_o can_v give_v it_o ease_v and_o that_o heart_n which_o be_v once_o true_o inflame_v with_o thy_o love_n will_v ready_o instruct_v â—he_n tongue_n to_o be_v zealous_a in_o thy_o praise_n lord_n let_v i_o first_o seek_v my_o own_o heart_n before_o i_o presume_v to_o come_v before_o thy_o mercy_n seat_n lest_o if_o i_o recall_v it_o not_o from_o the_o vanity_n of_o this_o life_n my_o very_a prayer_n become_v sin_n and_o so_o while_o i_o expect_v a_o blessing_n i_o deserve_v a_o curse_n let_v no_o vain_a excuse_n no_o barren_a pretence_n of_o this_o life_n persuade_v i_o to_o intermit_v this_o holy_a duty_n lest_o carelessness_n and_o coldness_n in_o devotion_n beget_v in_o i_o a_o loathe_n of_o that_o course_n which_o by_o constant_a practice_n will_v become_v my_o constant_a comfort_n i_o ord_n make_v i_o to_o consider_v of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o gift_n that_o i_o may_v daily_o labour_v to_o improve_v it_o to_o my_o soul_n eternal_a happiness_n that_o when_o i_o often_o fall_v as_o i_o needs_o must_v through_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n thou_o o_o lord_n in_o mercy_n may_v restore_v i_o through_o my_o bless_a importunity_n of_o spirit_n with_o grief_n of_o heart_n lord_n i_o confess_v that_o my_o great_a neglect_n of_o this_o holy_a duty_n have_v most_o just_o occasion_v the_o great_a abatement_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o i_o and_o long_a withholding_n of_o thy_o outward_a blessing_n from_o i_o lord_n give_v i_o yet_o a_o heart_n to_o serve_v thou_o and_o then_o take_v from_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v i_o desire_v nothing_o with_o out_o thou_o for_o i_o know_v assuredy_o that_o with_o thou_o i_o can_v but_o enjoy_v all_o thing_n needful_a for_o i_o o_o make_v i_o to_o bewail_v my_o own_o unworthiness_n my_o drownsiness_n my_o dulness_n my_o carelessness_n my_o much_o untowardness_n in_o thy_o service_n create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o lord_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o that_o i_o may_v praise_v thou_o with_o alacrity_n and_o fervency_n of_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v be_v daily_o ravish_v with_o contemplation_n of_o eternity_n and_o hourly_o satisfy_v my_o thought_n with_o apprehension_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o my_o present_a safety_n of_o my_o future_a glory_n lord_n make_v i_o every_o day_n more_o earnest_a in_o this_o holy_a duty_n o_o give_v i_o such_o affectionate_a desire_n such_o holy_a long_n such_o insatiate_a appetite_n such_o earnest_a importunity_n of_o heart_n for_o heavenly_a grace_n that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o beg_v of_o thou_o but_o even_o wrestle_v with_o thou_o for_o this_o blessing_n although_o the_o sinful_a desire_n of_o my_o corrupt_a flesh_n go_v halt_v to_o the_o grave_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o o_o lord_n for_o my_o soul_n trust_v in_o thou_o and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n will_v i_o make_v my_o refuge_n until_o these_o calamity_n of_o sin_n and_o misery_n be_v overpast_v lord_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o humble_a petition_n when_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o when_o i_o hold_v up_o my_o hand_n towards_o thy_o mercy_n seat_n show_v thy_o servant_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n and_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n ps_n 28.2_o ps_n 31.18_o chap._n 31._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o read_v the_o sacred_a scripture_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o unbeseeming_a thy_o profession_n be_v this_o thy_o backwardness_n to_o holy_a duty_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o grovel_v on_o this_o element_n of_o earth_n how_o long_o be_v cheat_v with_o these_o counterfeit_a commodity_n these_o childish_a toy_n of_o outward_a enjoyment_n what_o sweetness_n can_v thou_o find_v in_o those_o thing_n which_o favour_n of_o corruption_n what_o comfort_n in_o those_o joy_n which_o be_v but_o vain_a vexatious_a toilsome_a transitory_a who_o seem_a beauty_n be_v sudden_o pass_v never_o return_v o_o let_v this_o move_v thou_o to_o delight_v in_o that_o which_o can_v pass_v to_o remember_v whence_o thou_o be_v and_o whether_o thou_o be_v go_v that_o thou_o may_v thereby_o raise_v thy_o thought_n to_o immortality_n look_v upon_o the_o beauty_n of_o those_o sacred_a leaf_n and_o thou_o will_v loathe_v the_o falsehood_n of_o this_o world_n embrace_n thou_o may_v there_o find_v the_o sum_n of_o all_o that_o be_v or_o be_v or_o be_v to_o come_v conduce_v to_o thy_o real_a happiness_n there_o be_v nature_n unbowel_v hell_n open_v and_o heaven_n unveil_v thou_o may_v there_o see_v the_o creature_n to_o be_v vanity_n thyself_o misery_n thy_o saviour_n felicity_n thou_o have_v there_o his_o counsel_n to_o guide_v thou_o his_o wisdom_n to_o instruct_v thou_o his_o power_n to_o sustain_v thou_o his_o gift_n to_o encourage_v thou_o his_o threaten_n to_o admonish_v thou_o his_o mercy_n to_o allure_v thou_o his_o judgement_n to_o deter_v thou_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o comfort_v thou_o there_o be_v antiquity_n strangeness_n truth_n in_o history_n wonder_v in_o miracle_n amazement_n in_o prophecy_n foundness_n in_o precept_n sweetness_n in_o promise_n each_o syllable_n contain_v in_o this_o book_n be_v matter_n of_o eternal_a moment_n take_v heed_n therefore_o that_o thou_o pass_v by_o no_o portion_n of_o thâ—s_n sacred_a volume_n light_o nor_o prye_v into_o any_o presumptuous_o holy_a diligence_n be_v often_o blessed_v with_o heavenly_a knowledge_n and_o humble_a ignorance_n with_o heavenly_a grace_n lord_n see_v that_o thy_o word_n be_v in_o itself_o so_o excellent_o rich_a and_o in_o its_o use_n so_o absolute_o good_a with_o what_o earnestness_n of_o soul_n ought_v i_o to_o embrace_v it_o with_o what_o holy_a diligence_n peruse_v it_o with_o what_o devout_a cheerfulness_n and_o constancy_n of_o heart_n apply_v myself_o unto_o it_o these_o high_a perfectiou_n shall_v religious_o oblige_v i_o to_o repair_v my_o former_a neglect_n by_o my_o present_a promise_n of_o my_o future_a performance_n no_o day_n shall_v henceforth_o pass_v i_o without_o some_o time_n allot_v for_o this_o holy_a exercise_n custoâ—_n will_v make_v it_o easy_a profit_n sweet_a if_o the_o troublesome_a affair_n of_o this_o lise_fw-fr do_v sometime_o to_o my_o soul_n grief_n disturb_v i_o in_o it_o by_o thy_o grace_n assist_v they_o shall_v never_o divert_v i_o from_o it_o what_o be_v borrow_v from_o this_o bless_a task_n by_o enforce_a necessity_n shall_v be_v repay_v with_o advantage_n by_o the_o next_o happy_a opportunity_n lord_n all_o be_v but_o vanity_n and_o mere_a nothing_o in_o compare_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o service_n if_o i_o can_v be_v willing_o holy_a i_o shall_v never_o be_v joyful_o happy_a bless_a lord_n so_o sanctify_v my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v joyful_o perform_v those_o promise_n i_o make_v unto_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v daily_o dedicate_v some_o part_n and_o portion_n of_o my_o sinful_a hour_n to_o read_v some_o portion_n of_o thy_o sacred_a scripture_n o_o let_v they_o ever_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o my_o joy_n the_o life_n of_o my_o life_n the_o light_n of_o my_o eye_n and_o comfort_n of_o my_o heart_n lord_n turn_v away_o my_o eye_n from_o these_o outward_a enjoyment_n lest_o they_o behold_v vanity_n and_o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o way_n give_v i_o a_o humble_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v read_v thy_o bless_a line_n with_o holy_a fear_n and_o awful_a reverence_n that_o i_o may_v be_v pious_o delight_v with_o they_o and_o happy_o instruct_v by_o they_o give_v i_o a_o discern_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o thy_o law_n that_o i_o may_v true_o love_v it_o and_o delight_n in_o it_o that_o my_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v by_o it_o and_o my_o tongue_n be_v ever_o talk_v of_o it_o o_o let_v thy_o statute_n be_v my_o song_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n that_o i_o may_v walk_v in_o thy_o way_n with_o constancy_n that_o i_o may_v run_v in_o thy_o race_n with_o fervency_n amen_n chap._n 32._o upon_o the_o neglect_n of_o divine_a meditation_n what_o do_v thou_o here_o on_o earth_n o_o my_o soul_n why_o be_v thou_o so_o perplex_v with_o the_o care_n and_o sorrow_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n so_o careless_a of_o the_o joy_n in_o that_o to_o come_v who_o can_v judge_v he_o likely_a to_o inherit_v heaven_n that_o love_v not_o to_o think_v of_o it_o thou_o may_v measure_v thy_o degree_n of_o grace_n by_o thy_o desire_n of_o glory_n if_o thy_o thought_n be_v not_o often_o and_o earnest_o take_v up_o
towards_o i_o i_o be_o much_o grieve_v at_o the_o coldness_n and_o the_o carelessness_n of_o my_o affection_n towards_o thou_o each_o object_n of_o charity_n be_v a_o opportunity_n of_o mercy_n if_o i_o neglect_v it_o i_o be_o unkind_a to_o thou_o my_o saviour_n cruel_a to_o my_o neighbour_n injurious_a to_o i_o own_o soul_n i_o be_o not_o â—ord_n but_o steward_n of_o thy_o outward_a blessing_n and_o it_o be_v now_o just_a with_o thou_o to_o call_v i_o to_o a_o strict_a account_n if_o any_o of_o thy_o saint_n suffer_v which_o thou_o send_v unto_o i_o for_o relief_n their_o suffering_n thou_o will_v sure_o require_v at_o my_o hand_n as_o each_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n which_o i_o have_v give_v in_o thy_o name_n shall_v not_o lose_v its_o reward_n so_o each_o farthing_n which_o i_o owe_v unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o member_n will_v assure_o require_v its_o everlasting_a punishment_n i_o have_v be_v too_o careful_o solicitous_a for_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n too_o cares_o negligent_a of_o the_o treasure_n in_o that_o to_o come_v i_o have_v have_v many_o way_n to_o deprive_v myself_o of_o my_o present_a comfort_n of_o my_o future_a happiness_n when_o my_o talon_n have_v be_v large_a i_o have_v have_v no_o leisure_n when_o little_a no_o ability_n to_o work_n of_o mercy_n the_o present_a necessity_n of_o thy_o saint_n have_v be_v daily_o negle_v upon_o the_o false_a pretence_n of_o future_a opportunity_n and_o those_o future_a opportunity_n again_o put_v off_o by_o the_o dilatory_a plea_n of_o my_o own_o present_a necessity_n thus_o have_v i_o long_o keep_v myself_o in_o a_o circulation_n of_o self-couzenage_n and_o have_v so_o live_v here_o as_o if_o i_o be_v never_o to_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v utter_o ignorant_a for_o what_o cause_n i_o come_v hither_o from_o whence_o be_v this_o my_o great_a neglect_n of_o charity_n towards_o my_o brethren_n but_o from_o my_o great_a want_n of_o love_n to_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o from_o whence_o my_o disobedience_n to_o thy_o precept_n but_o from_o my_o unbelief_n of_o thy_o promise_n thou_o bid_v i_o give_v and_o have_v promise_v it_o shall_v be_v give_v unto_o i_o good_a measure_n shake_v together_o press_v down_o and_o run_v over_o luke_n 6.38_o thou_o command_v i_o not_o to_o be_v weary_a in_o well_o do_v and_o have_v promise_v that_o in_o due_a time_n i_o shall_v reap_v if_o i_o faint_v noâ—_n ephes_n 6.9_o if_o i_o do_v believe_v the_o one_o i_o shall_v glad_o perform_v the_o other_o and_o who_o word_n shall_v i_o take_v lord_n if_o i_o dare_v to_o question_v thou_o all_o thy_o bless_a promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o the_o begin_n sweet_a the_o end_n certain_a as_o thou_o have_v a_o bottle_n for_o my_o tear_n and_o a_o bag_n for_o my_o transgression_n so_o thou_o have_v also_o a_o book_n for_o my_o alms-deed_n act_n 10.4_o not_o one_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v forget_v but_o even_o the_o very_a lest_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v gracious_o accept_v glorious_o reward_v not_o for_o my_o work_n sake_n but_o for_o thy_o promise_n sake_n no_o for_o my_o own_o sake_n but_o for_o my_o saviour_n sake_n lord_n i_o can_v merit_v nothing_o at_o thy_o hand_n but_o by_o thy_o own_o mercy_n and_o now_o lord_n let_v i_o examine_v what_o i_o have_v gain_v by_o my_o want_n of_o charity_n i_o have_v exchange_v heaven_n to_o enjoy_v earth_n i_o have_v part_v with_o thou_o my_o saviour_n in_o who_o be_v all_o the_o treasure_n that_o be_v true_a and_o crernall_a for_o the_o very_o base_a part_n of_o earth_n which_o be_v vain_a and_o uncertain_a i_o have_v lose_v those_o bless_a opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a which_o can_v never_o be_v recall_v and_o together_o with_o they_o those_o reward_n of_o thou_o which_o shall_v never_o be_v enjoy_v i_o have_v offend_v thou_o my_o god_n grieve_v thy_o saint_n burden_a i_o own_o conscience_n and_o be_v a_o utter_a enemy_n to_o my_o own_o salvation_n as_o my_o affection_n have_v be_v freeze_v towards_o other_o so_o have_v i_o just_o find_v the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n decay_v daily_o in_o my_o own_o soul_n my_o love_n cold_a to_o thy_o law_n my_o ear_n deaf_a to_o thy_o precept_n my_o mouth_n dumb_a to_o thy_o praise_n my_o faith_n dead_a to_o thy_o promise_n my_o hope_n faint_v my_o zeal_n languish_v my_o joy_n perish_v these_o be_v the_o sad_a and_o sure_a effect_n of_o want_n of_o charity_n the_o beginning_n sinful_a the_o progress_n dangerous_a the_o end_n desperate_a lord_n if_o those_o heavenly_a spirit_n who_o very_a name_n import_v their_o ardency_n of_o love_n to_o thy_o glory_n be_v yet_o find_v cold_a enough_o in_o thy_o sight_n with_o what_o horror_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n will_v those_o wretched_a soul_n appear_v before_o thou_o who_o have_v not_o be_v so_o much_o as_o lukewarm_a in_o thy_o service_n by_o thy_o grace_n lord_n i_o will_v therefore_o henceforth_o make_v a_o godly_a improvement_n of_o all_o future_a opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a wharsoever_o thy_o allowance_n be_v unto_o i_o of_o these_o outward_a blessing_n i_o will_v dedicate_v some_o due_a proportion_n of_o it_o unto_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o cheerful_o and_o thankful_o trust_v thou_o my_o god_n with_o the_o sustentation_n of_o my_o body_n upon_o who_o bless_a protection_n i_o safe_o rely_v for_o the_o eternal_a preservation_n of_o my_o soul_n my_o heart_n my_o hand_n my_o tongue_n my_o action_n shall_v be_v always_o ready_a to_o relieve_v the_o necessity_n to_o promote_v the_o good_a of_o thy_o child_n and_o as_o this_o happy_a resolution_n have_v have_v its_o beginning_n from_o thy_o grace_n so_o shall_v its_o aim_n be_v whole_o at_o thy_o glory_n bless_a lord_n such_o be_v thy_o gracious_a goodness_n unto_o thou_o that_o thou_o even_o prevent_a they_o with_o thy_o blessing_n while_o they_o call_v upon_o thou_o thou_o be_v ready_a to_o answer_v and_o before_o they_o speak_v unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v willing_a to_o hear_v lord_n i_o be_o thy_o child_n and_o be_o therefore_o bold_a to_o crave_v a_o blessing_n of_o thou_o and_o what_o be_v now_o more_o suitable_a to_o my_o necessity_n than_o the_o sweet_a infusion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n for_o i_o now_o find_v to_o my_o grief_n of_o heart_n that_o the_o foreign_a heat_n of_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o life_n have_v extract_v from_o i_o the_o inward_a heat_n of_o my_o desire_n and_o long_n for_o thy_o bless_a presence_n the_o adventitious_a heat_n of_o the_o love_n of_o this_o world_n have_v quite_o consume_v in_o i_o the_o natural_a heat_n of_o my_o zeal_n to_o thy_o kingdom_n lord_n kindle_v in_o i_o those_o decay_a spark_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o they_o may_v now_o grow_v up_o into_o a_o bright_a flame_n of_o fervent_a affection_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o thy_o child_n good_a teach_v i_o to_o know_v that_o godliness_n be_v great_a gain_n and_o that_o the_o true_a treasure_n be_v those_o which_o be_v lay_v up_o with_o thou_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n lord_n pardon_v my_o neglect_n of_o holy_a duty_n forgive_v my_o deadness_n and_o my_o dulness_n unto_o work_n of_o mercy_n repair_v my_o sinful_a breach_n by_o thy_o present_a grace_n o_o let_v the_o fervour_n of_o my_o future_a charity_n become_v a_o please_a sacrifice_n to_o expiate_v my_o former_a misery_n to_o reconcile_v my_o soul_n in_o christ_n to_o endless_a mercy_n amen_n chap._n 37._o upon_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n nothing_o be_v more_o common_a among_o christian_n than_o to_o be_v delude_v by_o the_o show_n of_o holy_a action_n the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v deceitful_a above_o all_o thing_n who_o can_v know_v it_o holy_a performance_n be_v usual_o accompany_v with_o hellish_a temptation_n when_o the_o ship_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v under_o sail_n and_o have_v the_o fresh_a way_n for_o heaven_n we_o have_v then_o most_o need_v to_o look_v to_o our_o steerage_n to_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o the_o compass_n and_o landmark_n which_o of_o our_o holy_a duty_n which_o be_v the_o ship_n we_o sail_v in_o to_o the_o port_n of_o happiness_n have_v not_o their_o rock_n to_o split_v upon_o or_o remoraes_n to_o hinder_v they_o or_o cross_a wind_n to_o divert_v they_o or_o leak_n to_o sink_v they_o or_o sea_n to_o overwhelm_v they_o when_o we_o arrive_v at_o any_o small_a measure_n of_o goodness_n we_o many_o time_n rest_v in_o it_o and_o grow_v secure_a upon_o it_o if_o grace_n carry_v we_o on_o far_a we_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v far_o better_o than_o our_o neighbour_n that_o we_o be_v high_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o can_v but_o deserve_v his_o fatherly_a protection_n his_o liberal_a remuneration_n and_o so_o by_o this_o secret_a insinuation_n of_o pride_n in_o our_o heart_n we_o have_v
deprave_a nature_n this_o sin_n have_v doubtless_o be_v a_o sad_a memorial_n to_o my_o grave_n such_o be_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n once_o grow_v habitual_a o_o let_v my_o sorrowful_a confession_n be_v the_o reader_n useful_a instruction_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o glory_n i_o the_o shame_n of_o my_o mis-doing_a lord_n i_o have_v often_o sin_v against_o thou_o by_o my_o wretched_a violation_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o envious_a detraction_n from_o the_o good_a of_o my_o neighbour_n vainglorious_a aggravation_n of_o my_o own_o ability_n censorious_a taxation_n of_o my_o brethren_n infirmity_n indulgent_a diminution_n of_o i_o own_o iniquity_n i_o have_v often_o grieve_v thy_o good_a spirit_n by_o which_o thou_o have_v seal_v i_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n by_o my_o vain_a and_o idle_a communication_n by_o my_o rash_a and_o sinful_a exprobration_n by_o my_o weak_a and_o froward_a objurgation_n to_o the_o great_a dishonour_n of_o thou_o my_o god_n to_o the_o cominuall_a grief_n of_o thy_o saint_n to_o the_o sad_a disturbance_n of_o myself_o all_o this_o to_o my_o heart_n grief_n have_v i_o often_o do_v and_o by_o all_o this_o i_o may_v now_o plain_o see_v how_o much_o i_o have_v hitherto_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n how_o great_a a_o enemy_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o to_o the_o good_a of_o my_o own_o soul_n but_o now_o lord_n by_o thy_o assistance_n my_o special_a care_n shall_v henceforth_o be_v to_o allow_v myself_o no_o liberty_n of_o speech_n but_o what_o be_v aim_v at_o eternity_n if_o my_o heart_n be_v heavenly_a my_o word_n will_v be_v gracious_a my_o action_n holy_a my_o end_n happy_a and_o that_o all_o this_o may_v be_v so_o indeed_o by_o thy_o grace_n lord_n i_o will_v observe_v with_o carefulness_n and_o constancy_n these_o follow_a caution_n 1._o before_o i_o speak_v i_o will_v consider_v that_o i_o be_o in_o thy_o bless_a presence_n that_o what_o be_v once_o â—pâ—kâ—n_o can_v never_o be_v recall_v but_o be_v record_v for_o eterternity_n 2._o that_o each_o idle_a word_n must_v be_v account_v for_o and_o that_o my_o whole_a life_n hitherto_o have_v be_v little_a else_o but_o vain_a and_o empty_a discourse_n tend_v much_o to_o thy_o dishonour_n the_o hurt_n of_o my_o neighbour_n and_o without_o mercy_n in_o christ_n the_o destruction_n of_o my_o own_o soul_n 3._o that_o there_o be_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o a_o graceless_a heart_n than_o a_o licentious_a tongue_n that_o if_o i_o be_v not_o holy_a in_o my_o discourse_n i_o can_v never_o be_v happy_a in_o my_o action_n 4._o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o those_o prayer_n to_o be_v please_v to_o god_n which_o be_v offer_v up_o with_o that_o sinful_a member_n that_o be_v so_o shameful_o defile_v with_o evil_a and_o corrupt_a communication_n among_o man_n 5._o that_o if_o i_o make_v a_o mock_n at_o christianity_n by_o have_v only_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n in_o my_o outward_a action_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n thereof_o in_o my_o usual_a conversation_n god_n will_v one_o day_n pay_v i_o home_o by_o show_v i_o the_o richness_n of_o his_o suffering_n but_o deny_v i_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o and_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n thereby_o 6._o that_o without_o helinesse_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n and_o that_o such_o as_o be_v my_o common_a and_o most_o accustom_a discourse_n in_o my_o life_n i_o may_v well_o fear_v will_v be_v my_o last_o and_o most_o uncomfortable_a expression_n at_o my_o death_n 7._o unto_o all_o this_o i_o will_v add_v the_o shortness_n misery_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o a_o sinful_a life_n the_o horror_n and_o amazement_n of_o a_o wretched_a death_n the_o extremity_n and_o eternity_n of_o torment_n after_o death_n lord_n when_o my_o heart_n be_v thus_o guard_v by_o thy_o grace_n my_o lip_n i_o trust_v will_v be_v ever_o open_a to_o thy_o praise_n bless_a god_n if_o thy_o holy_a angel_n dare_v not_o give_v rail_v accusation_n against_o the_o devil_n if_o thy_o sainss_n in_o patience_n possess_v their_o own_o soul_n and_o their_o speech_n he_o season_v with_o salt_n administer_a grace_n to_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o hearer_n if_o thou_o the_o bless_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n when_o thou_o be_v revile_v revile_v not_o again_o but_o as_o a_o lamb_n before_o the_o shearer_n so_o open_v thou_o not_o thy_o mouth_n with_o what_o comfort_n can_v i_o now_o appear_v before_o thou_o with_o what_o confidence_n expect_v a_o blessing_n from_o thou_o with_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n i_o confess_v that_o my_o heart_n have_v ever_o be_v full_a of_o corruption_n and_o naughtiness_n my_o mouth_n full_a of_o curse_v and_o bitterness_n my_o daily_a discourse_n full_a of_o folly_n and_o uncleanness_n the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n full_a of_o misery_n and_o wickedness_n o_o that_o my_o head_n be_v water_n and_o my_o eye_n a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n that_o i_o may_v weep_v day_n and_o night_n that_o i_o may_v mourn_v continual_o for_o my_o own_o and_o other_o sin_n lord_n purify_v my_o heart_n and_o rectify_v my_o tongue_n that_o both_o may_v be_v accept_v of_o thou_o and_o now_o and_o ever_o gracious_o direct_v by_o thou_o lord_n i_o acknowledge_v my_o fault_n and_o my_o sin_n be_v ever_o before_o i_o o_o let_v the_o sorrowful_a remembrance_n of_o my_o sin_n invite_v thou_o to_o a_o sweet_a remembrance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o praise_n and_o i_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o gracious_a pardon_n lord_n let_v my_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o thy_o love_n and_o my_o mouth_n fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n that_o i_o may_v sacrifile_v my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v sanctify_v my_o soul_n before_o thou_o by_o devout_a thought_n by_o gracious_a word_n and_o godly_a action_n that_o so_o i_o may_v with_o joyfulness_n and_o thankfulness_n appear_v in_o thy_o fight_n not_o only_o all_o the_o day_n long_o but_o even_o all_o my_o life_n long_o that_o thou_o my_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v thy_o saint_n delight_v and_o my_o sinfnll_a foul_a eternal_o comfort_v amen_n chap._n 39_o upon_o holy_a revenge_n for_o sin_n with_o motive_n and_o encouragement_n thereunto_o lord_n i_o have_v ever_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o revenge_v the_o small_a injury_n offer_v unto_o i_o by_o other_o in_o relation_n to_o my_o outward_a condition_n and_o too_o remiss_a in_o that_o holy_a revenge_n of_o those_o great_a and_o insufferable_a wrong_n which_o i_o daily_o and_o hourly_o obtrude_v upon_o my_o own_o soul_n this_o plain_o show_v i_o to_o have_v be_v too_o much_o savour_v of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n too_o little_a mindful_a of_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o that_o soul_n which_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o its_o own_o injury_n will_v by_o thy_o grace_n be_v daily_o mind_v of_o its_o own_o redresle_n and_o that_o sinner_n which_o be_v uncapable_a of_o slight_a offence_n will_v in_o time_n become_v insensible_a of_o great_a my_o great_a enemy_n be_v those_o of_o my_o own_o household_n the_o world_n may_v allure_v i_o the_o devil_n persuade_v i_o but_o it_o be_v i_o own_o false_a heart_n alone_o that_o betray_v i_o and_o my_o own_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o enslave_v i_o my_o great_a care_n shall_v therefore_o be_v to_o bend_v my_o strong_a force_n against_o my_o own_o corruption_n to_o labour_n much_o to_o subdue_v my_o affection_n and_o to_o take_v a_o holy_a revenge_n upon_o my_o sinful_a action_n not_o to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n but_o to_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n that_o i_o may_v thereby_o true_o manifest_v my_o perfect_a hatred_n against_o sin_n and_o the_o sincerity_n of_o my_o soul_n to_o thy_o service_n there_o need_v none_o other_o motive_n to_o invite_v i_o to_o this_o holy_a duty_n than_o the_o woeful_a breach_n sin_n have_v daily_o make_v in_o my_o soul_n such_o as_o without_o mercy_n will_v never_o be_v repair_v this_o be_v too_o sad_o prove_v by_o the_o sensible_a decay_n of_o goodness_n and_o the_o too_o powerful_a growth_n of_o ungodliness_n in_o my_o corrupt_a heart_n as_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o that_o castle_n to_o stand_v a_o close_a siege_n that_o be_v well_o fortify_v mane_v and_o victual_v so_o be_v it_o impossible_a for_o that_o fort_n to_o hold_v out_o long_o which_o make_v no_o resistance_n lord_n as_o my_o own_o spiritual_a ruin_n have_v hitherto_o be_v cause_v by_o my_o own_o neglect_n so_o by_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n my_o own_o repair_n shall_v be_v begin_v and_o finish_v by_o my_o present_a desire_n and_o future_a endeavour_n that_o time_n which_o i_o have_v lose_v by_o former_a carelessness_n and_o coldness_n in_o religion_n i_o will_v endeavour_v to_o redeem_v by_o holy_a vigilance_n and_o christian_a fortitude_n and_o that_o i_o may_v sincere_o be_v what_o i_o intend_v with_o willingness_n of_o heart_n i_o offer_v up_o this_o solemn_a vow_n unto_o
worst_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n be_v too_o good_a even_o for_o the_o best_a of_o we_o yet_o decency_n of_o place_n may_v be_v take_v with_o modesty_n if_o not_o seek_v with_o emulation_n during_o the_o time_n of_o this_o holy_a dispensation_n i_o will_v call_v my_o thought_n unto_o a_o strict_a attendance_n and_o make_v it_o part_n of_o my_o precedent_a prayer_n that_o i_o may_v satan_n be_v ever_o most_o busy_a when_o our_o intention_n be_v most_o holy_a which_o when_o he_o can_v divert_v he_o labour_v to_o corrupt_v and_o by_o this_o mean_n when_o i_o desire_v to_o grow_v better_a i_o become_v worse_o how_o careful_a ought_v i_o to_o be_v to_o avoid_v his_o cunning_n who_o can_v cozen_v i_o in_o my_o best_a action_n my_o soul_n shall_v more_o delight_v itself_o with_o the_o matter_n than_o my_o ear_n with_o the_o melody_n of_o thy_o sacred_a note_n church-music_n will_v be_v then_o true_o sweet_a unto_o i_o when_o my_o outward_a joy_n be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o my_o inward_a man_n sinful_a weakness_n shall_v not_o make_v i_o slight_v thy_o holy_a ordinance_n if_o my_o pastor_n have_v fail_n i_o will_v pity_v and_o pray_v for_o he_o but_o not_o despise_v he_o if_o i_o look_v into_o my_o own_o soul_n i_o shall_v there_o find_v work_n enough_o to_o repair_v my_o own_o ruin_n this_o lord_n shall_v rather_o move_v i_o to_o extol_v thy_o mercy_n in_o uphold_v my_o own_o step_n to_o lament_v the_o sadness_n of_o my_o brother_n misery_n lord_n let_v i_o never_o think_v myself_o better_a than_o another_o because_o i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o may_v become_v worse_o i_o shall_v willing_o continue_v in_o that_o fold_n where_o thou_o have_v place_v i_o and_o hope_v to_o remain_v there_o with_o comfort_n till_o thou_o shall_v lead_v i_o out_o with_o safety_n while_o i_o be_o at_o thy_o feed_n i_o be_o happy_a one_o of_o thy_o morsel_n well_o digest_v with_o humility_n and_o thankfulness_n will_v yield_v i_o better_a nourishment_n than_o that_o other_o food_n of_o my_o own_o find_n the_o very_o mean_a of_o thy_o minister_n may_v afford_v i_o patience_n and_o that_o heavenly_a grace_n with_o thy_o blessing_n to_o boot_v be_v a_o great_a advantage_n if_o i_o receive_v thy_o sacred_a word_n with_o cheerfulness_n with_o earnestness_n of_o heart_n my_o obedience_n shall_v be_v accept_v my_o zeal_n reward_v while_o i_o be_o within_o thy_o wall_n i_o shall_v account_v that_o gesture_n most_o decent_a that_o be_v most_o humble_a and_o those_o ceremony_n most_o necessary_a that_o be_v most_o suitable_a to_o obedience_n all_o matter_n of_o doctrine_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n ought_v to_o be_v guide_v by_o thy_o sacred_a word_n which_o be_v the_o only_a rule_n of_o faith_n all_o matter_n of_o discipline_n which_o be_v necessary_a only_o to_o obedience_n be_v therefore_o leave_v to_o thy_o church_n care_n that_o as_o thou_o be_v one_o so_o thy_o church_n may_v be_v one_o in_o that_o bless_a union_n of_o love_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o now_o o_o lord_n if_o thou_o shall_v call_v i_o to_o a_o strict_a account_n for_o all_o my_o misdemeanour_n in_o thy_o sacred_a worship_n with_o what_o confusion_n of_o face_n must_v â—needs_o appear_v before_o thou_o how_o many_o evil_a suggestion_n how_o many_o idle_a imagination_n how_o many_o sinful_a object_n have_v i_o often_o entertain_v to_o divert_v my_o thought_n from_o thy_o service_n i_o have_v too_o often_o sin_v in_o absent_v thy_o house_n but_o more_o often_o and_o more_o grievous_o in_o frequent_v it_o by_o come_v careless_o and_o out_o of_o custom_n by_o unbeseeming_a gesture_n cold_a prayer_n heartless_a hear_n profane_a scoff_a curious_a censure_v and_o even_o in_o the_o best_a of_o my_o performance_n by_o serve_v thou_o my_o god_n by_o half_n all_o this_o i_o hearty_o bewail_v and_o earnest_o desire_v thy_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n for_o it_o lord_n let_v this_o day_n rest_n of_o my_o body_n bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n that_o eternal_a rest_n of_o my_o soul_n let_v i_o not_o now_o think_v my_o own_o thought_n speak_v my_o own_o word_n do_v my_o own_o action_n but_o come_v before_o thou_o with_o a_o sanctify_a and_o humble_a soul_n with_o a_o wound_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n repel_v all_o evil_a suggestion_n remove_v all_o idle_a imagination_n divert_v all_o sinful_a object_n enlighten_v my_o understanding_n rectify_v my_o will_n strengthen_v my_o memory_n subdue_v my_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o love_n delight_n in_o thy_o law_n long_o for_o thy_o presence_n rely_v on_o thy_o promise_n thirst_v for_o thy_o grace_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o bless_v in_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 6._o upon_o our_o return_v from_o god_n house_n and_o the_o neglect_n of_o private_a duty_n lord_n he_o that_o know_v thou_o will_v undoubted_o delight_v to_o serve_v thou_o if_o i_o call_v thy_o sabbath_n a_o delight_n my_o thought_n in_o this_o day_n will_v be_v pure_a my_o word_n gracious_a my_o action_n holy_a that_o soul_n which_o can_v joyful_o familiarize_v itself_o with_o thou_o in_o this_o life_n may_v well_o be_v fearful_a to_o be_v see_v of_o thou_o in_o that_o to_o come_v when_o i_o serious_o consider_v what_o a_o rich_a favour_n i_o enjoy_v how_o great_a a_o distance_n i_o be_o at_o from_o thou_o my_o god_n how_o sweet_a a_o mercy_n thou_o afforde_o i_o to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o can_v but_o confess_v my_o own_o unworthiness_n if_o i_o regard_v not_o what_o i_o hear_v if_o i_o rejoice_v not_o to_o recall_v thy_o bless_a word_n to_o my_o remembrance_n how_o dreadful_a be_v that_o voice_n that_o speak_v in_o thunder_n and_o how_o severe_a the_o word_n that_o then_o be_v speak_v how_o bless_a be_v this_o still_a music_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o how_o delightful_a to_o my_o wound_a spirit_n lord_n let_v this_o raise_v my_o soul_n above_o the_o reach_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n let_v this_o encourage_v i_o to_o heavenly_a chearfullnesse_n in_o heavenly_a duty_n to_o be_v joyful_a in_o read_v fervent_a in_o prayer_n frequent_a in_o meditation_n constant_a in_o all_o that_o knowledge_n will_v make_v woeful_o wise_a which_o teach_v i_o to_o know_v and_o not_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n meditation_n be_v the_o life_n of_o hear_v practise_v the_o life_n of_o meditation_n and_o a_o sincere_a heart_n the_o life_n of_o practice_n when_o i_o look_v into_o my_o life_n past_a i_o find_v it_o to_o be_v all_o sin_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o my_o life_n present_a i_o can_v but_o confess_v it_o to_o be_v all_o shame_n i_o be_o still_o so_o far_o from_o grow_v better_a that_o i_o be_o become_v much_o worse_o this_o be_v that_o bless_a day_n which_o concern_v my_o peace_n if_o i_o embrace_v not_o this_o happy_a opportunity_n i_o may_v just_o fear_v these_o gracious_a offer_n will_v be_v hide_v for_o ever_o from_o my_o eye_n each_o word_n that_o i_o hear_v thy_o day_n be_v of_o weight_n if_o i_o become_v not_o more_o holy_a by_o my_o heavenly_a improvement_n by_o it_o i_o shall_v certain_o become_v sinful_a by_o my_o careless_a neglect_v of_o it_o thy_o work_n o_o lord_n will_v have_v its_o end_n and_o this_o end_n either_o to_o my_o happiness_n or_o ruin_n shall_v assure_o promote_v thy_o glory_n there_o be_v no_o vacuity_n in_o nature_n with_o thou_o the_o god_n of_o nature_n there_o can_v be_v none_o think_v therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o this_o day_n instruction_n may_v be_v thy_o last_o as_o thou_o hope_v for_o heaven_n let_v it_o not_o pass_v thou_o without_o some_o profit_n consider_v serious_o how_o many_o million_o of_o world_n one_o lose_v soul_n will_v give_v to_o be_v restore_v to_o thy_o condition_n that_o to_o morrow_n thou_o may_v be_v as_o one_o of_o they_o and_o then_o judge_v how_o great_a will_v be_v thy_o folly_n how_o woeful_a thy_o misery_n if_o thou_o trifle_v with_o those_o sacred_a counsel_n which_o concern_v thy_o rest_n o_o thou_o god_n of_o infinite_a compassion_n look_v not_o upon_o those_o infinite_a fail_n of_o my_o sinful_a nature_n but_o behold_v i_o in_o the_o beauty_n and_o perfection_n of_o thy_o blessed_a son_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n to_o see_v the_o rebellion_n of_o my_o own_o wicked_a heart_n by_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n my_o sinfulness_n by_o his_o righteousness_n my_o misery_n by_o his_o mercy_n forgive_v my_o many_o and_o sinful_a compliance_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v make_v i_o a_o stranger_n to_o thy_o grace_n and_o my_o own_o happiness_n the_o great_a neglect_n of_o my_o obedience_n unto_o thy_o command_n have_v just_o call_v for_o the_o great_a and_o heavy_a load_n of_o my_o affliction_n the_o careless_a withdraw_n of_o my_o affection_n from_o thou_o my_o god_n have_v occasion_v the_o sad_a departing_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o o_o that_o my_o loss_n of_o tear_n
may_v now_o prevail_v with_o thou_o to_o repair_v the_o loss_n of_o thy_o presence_n in_o my_o sinful_a soul_n lord_n let_v the_o greatness_n of_o my_o folly_n in_o sin_v extol_v the_o richness_n of_o thy_o mercy_n in_o forgive_n restore_v i_o to_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o establish_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n so_o shall_v i_o have_v the_o comfort_n and_o thou_o the_o praise_n of_o my_o deliverance_n if_o thou_o lord_n will_v give_v i_o understanding_n to_o delight_v in_o thy_o law_n i_o shall_v also_o have_v a_o sweet_a assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v delight_v in_o i_o to_o do_v i_o good_a accept_v of_o my_o desire_n strengthen_v my_o endeavour_n perfect_a my_o performance_n pardon_v my_o weakness_n assist_v my_o willingness_n forgive_v my_o sinfulness_n nourish_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o i_o and_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n remove_v all_o danger_n and_o temptation_n from_o i_o that_o when_o the_o short_a and_o wretched_a race_n of_o my_o imperfect_a holiness_n be_v end_v here_o i_o may_v solemnize_v that_o eternal_a sabbath_n with_o thy_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o rest_n with_o thou_o in_o the_o perfection_n of_o true_a happiness_n for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n 7._o upon_o the_o want_n of_o due_a preparation_n for_o receive_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n lord_n when_o i_o look_v upon_o the_o inestimable_a value_n of_o that_o gift_n which_o i_o be_o this_o day_n to_o receive_v when_o i_o consider_v of_o the_o majesty_n of_o thou_o the_o giver_n of_o the_o misery_n of_o i_o the_o receiver_n of_o the_o vast_a difference_n between_o corruption_n and_o eternity_n of_o thy_o strict_a command_n for_o preparation_n to_o the_o passcover_v under_o thy_o law_n of_o thy_o bless_a precept_n for_o due_a receive_n of_o thy_o sacrament_n under_o the_o gospel_n of_o thy_o own_o example_n in_o wash_v thy_o disciple_n foot_n and_o thereby_o symbolise_v the_o eternal_a wash_n of_o their_o soul_n of_o thy_o saint_n practice_n in_o their_o solemn_a preparation_n unto_o holiness_n by_o pull_v off_o their_o shoe_n when_o they_o approach_v thy_o presence_n of_o thy_o severe_a judgement_n against_o vzza_n for_o heedless_a touch_v of_o thy_o ark_n against_o the_o bethshemite_n for_o curiousness_n in_o look_v in_o against_o those_o rash_a corinthian_n whereof_o for_o want_n of_o holy_a preparation_n some_o be_v weak_a some_o sick_a some_o fall_v asleep_o and_o last_o of_o that_o dreadful_a sentence_n against_o unworthy_a comer_n to_o thy_o wedding_n feast_n pronounce_v by_o thy_o own_o mouth_n i_o tremble_v at_o my_o bold_a approach_n to_o thy_o bless_a table_n i_o wonder_v at_o thy_o goodness_n that_o i_o be_o yet_o alive_a to_o say_v there_o be_v yet_o mercy_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v scare_v how_o many_o bless_a opportunity_n of_o come_v to_o thy_o table_n have_v i_o sinful_o neglect_v how_o many_o abuse_a by_o my_o sinful_a resort_n thither_o by_o my_o wander_a and_o idle_a thought_n there_o by_o my_o wicked_a and_o profane_a action_n after_o i_o return_v thence_o lord_n will_v thou_o still_o suffer_v i_o to_o abuse_v thy_o goodness_n how_o long_a lord_n how_o long_o shall_v i_o wander_v in_o these_o woeful_a way_n of_o wickedness_n i_o be_o weary_a of_o the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o willing_a to_o embrace_v this_o heavenly_a comfort_n for_o my_o soul_n i_o confess_v myself_o a_o great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o yet_o i_o know_v lord_n thou_o come_v not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n i_o be_o hungry_a and_o poor_a and_o blind_a and_o naked_a and_o miserable_a destitute_a of_o all_o hope_n of_o all_o help_n but_o from_o thou_o alone_o lord_n i_o be_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o crumb_n yet_o thou_o admitte_v i_o to_o thy_o table_n the_o sinfulness_n of_o my_o corrupt_a nature_n have_v make_v a_o woeful_a separation_n between_o we_o but_o the_o richness_n of_o thy_o suffering_n have_v for_o ever_o make_v a_o sweet_a conjunction_n of_o we_o all_o my_o sin_n be_v thou_o all_o thy_o righteousness_n be_v i_o thou_o be_v now_o my_o well-beloved_a and_o i_o be_o thy_o choose_a one_o and_o in_o this_o bless_a union_n be_v my_o sweet_a and_o safe_a repose_n for_o ever_o who_o can_v enough_o deplore_v that_o more_o than_o woeful_a separation_n who_o can_v enough_o admire_v this_o more_o than_o wonderful_a conjunction_n this_o more_o than_o happy_a reconciliation_n here_o be_v justice_n undeniable_a mercy_n incomprehensible_a wisdom_n unutterable_a love_v unimitable_a o_o let_v my_o soul_n now_o lose_v itself_o in_o the_o unknown_a path_n of_o heavenly_a contemplation_n let_v i_o this_o day_n apprehend_v thou_o o_o my_o saviour_n fast_v pray_v weep_a groan_a sweat_a bleed_a faint_a die_a for_o my_o sake_n and_o now_o plead_v to_o my_o god_n for_o mercy_n for_o i_o let_v i_o now_o taste_v the_o sweetness_n of_o that_o mercy_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n the_o fullness_n of_o this_o sweetuesse_n by_o a_o bless_a hope_n the_o fruition_n of_o this_o fullness_n by_o eternal_a love_n lord_z how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o of_o these_o embrace_n if_o i_o bewail_v not_o if_o i_o abhor_v not_o if_o i_o forsake_v not_o all_o the_o wretched_a fail_n of_o my_o sinful_a life_n pass_v if_o i_o rejoice_v not_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a to_o be_v admit_v to_o so_o great_a a_o mercy_n if_o this_o inflame_v not_o my_o affection_n with_o unspotted_a love_n to_o thou_o my_o god_n with_o earnest_a long_n for_o thy_o presence_n of_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n of_o glory_n in_o that_o to_o come_v and_o now_o lord_n since_o thou_o in_o thy_o rich_a love_n have_v free_o forgive_v i_o my_o pound_n i_o will_v also_o most_o willing_o and_o hearty_o forgive_v my_o brother_n his_o penny_n i_o will_v have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o malice_n that_o have_v so_o much_o need_n of_o mercy_n i_o will_v unfeigned_o and_o free_o and_o full_o forgive_v all_o injury_n on_o earth_n i_o will_v love_v all_o those_o that_o hate_v i_o and_o pray_v for_o all_o those_o that_o despiteful_o use_v i_o and_o all_o this_o for_o thy_o sake_n who_o haste_n free_o love_v i_o and_o lay_v down_o thy_o life_n for_o i_o to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n bless_a lord_n god_n look_v down_o in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n on_o i_o thy_o poor_a distress_a suppliant_a who_o thou_o now_o vouchsafe_v to_o admit_v unto_o thy_o heavenly_a banquet_n illuminate_v my_o blindness_n by_o the_o bless_a light_n of_o thy_o most_o sacred_a word_n satisfy_v my_o hunger_n with_o the_o sweet_a refresh_n of_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n enrich_v my_o poverty_n with_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n cover_v my_o nakedness_n with_o the_o precious_a robe_n of_o thy_o own_o righteousness_n swallow_v up_o the_o depth_n of_o my_o misery_n by_o the_o height_n of_o thy_o mercy_n that_o i_o may_v this_o day_n appear_v before_o thou_o with_o a_o sincere_a heart_n and_o happy_a soul_n lord_n strengthen_v and_o support_v my_o feeble_a faith_n make_v i_o joyful_o to_o trust_v in_o thou_o constant_o to_o rely_v upon_o thou_o thankful_o to_o sacrifice_v my_o soul_n in_o praise_n to_o thou_o vouchsafe_v dear_a lord_n that_o i_o may_v worthy_o approach_v thy_o bless_a table_n that_o i_o may_v this_o day_n be_v so_o unite_v to_o thou_o that_o all_o my_o joy_n and_o comfort_n may_v hereafter_o be_v for_o ever_o with_o thou_o amen_n chap._n 8._o contain_v pious_a ejaculation_n at_o the_o time_n of_o receive_v lord_n this_o art_n that_o bless_a bread_n by_o which_o my_o soul_n be_v nourish_v to_o eternal_a life_n thou_o be_v that_o fruitful_a vine_n from_o which_o do_v flow_v those_o glad_v comfort_n to_o my_o faint_a spirit_n thou_o be_v break_v for_o my_o sin_n thou_o be_v bruise_v for_o my_o transgression_n and_o the_o chastisement_n of_o my_o peace_n be_v upon_o thou_o lord_n by_o thy_o stripe_n let_v my_o sinful_a soul_n be_v heal_v thou_o take_v into_o thy_o hand_n the_o cup_n of_o tremble_a thou_o drank_a out_o the_o very_a dregs_o thereof_o and_o thy_o precious_a blood_n be_v pour_v out_o like_o water_n for_o my_o sake_n sweet_a jesus_n sustain_v i_o by_o this_o bread_n refresh_v i_o with_o this_o wine_n recover_v i_o with_o this_o potion_n cleanse_v i_o by_o this_o effusion_n that_o i_o may_v this_o day_n receive_v joyful_o return_v thankful_o live_v righteous_o and_o die_v happy_o chap._n 9_o contain_v a_o brief_a meditation_n and_o pious_a thanksgiving_n after_o our_o receive_v i_o be_o this_o day_n joyful_o deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o happy_o restore_v unto_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n i_o have_v rellish_v the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o heavenly_a promise_n and_o receive_v the_o seal_n of_o