soul_n and_o not_o to_o the_o body_n it_o be_v call_v the_o evil_n which_o enclose_v we_o namely_o all_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n and_o final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o law_n of_o death_n and_o law_n be_v give_v by_o the_o chief_a commander_n and_o supreme_a sovereign_n which_o as_o all_o confess_v be_v not_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n and_o herein_o the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n second_o the_o action_n reason_v 2_o which_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o flesh_n do_v prove_v this_o for_o it_o be_v say_v to_o covet_v desire_v or_o lust_n gal._n 5._o 17._o which_o be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o not_o of_o the_o body_n and_o therefore_o chrysostome_n 5._o gal._n 5._o 17_o non_fw-la hic_fw-la carnem_fw-la apellat_fw-la corpus_fw-la alioquin_fw-la quomodo_fw-la concupiscit_fw-la quandoquidem_fw-la concupiscentia_fw-la non_fw-la caâ—nâ—_n est_fw-la sed_fw-la animae_fw-la chrysost_fw-la in_o gal._n 5._o conclude_v that_o the_o apostle_n 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2._o 14._o man_n perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o they_o be_v foolishness_n unto_o he_o neither_o can_v be_v know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discerue_v but_o also_o the_o relic_n thereof_o remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_a for_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n and_o we_o see_v but_o as_o through_o a_o glass_n dark_o in_o which_o regard_n christ_n tell_v 38._o 1_o cor._n 13_o 38._o peter_n that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v unto_o he_o that_o our_o saviour_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n mean_v by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n human_a reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o unto_o this_o we_o may_v add_v the_o sin_n of_o infidelity_n and_o doubt_v error_n and_o heresy_n in_o the_o conscience_n also_o there_o be_v stupidity_n and_o terror_n whereby_o it_o be_v either_o asleep_a and_o observe_v not_o our_o action_n to_o approve_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o to_o accuse_v we_o for_o evil_a or_o be_v awaken_v do_v with_o horrible_a fury_n pursue_v and_o terrify_v we_o admit_v of_o no_o pacification_n in_o the_o cogitation_n and_o imagination_n vanity_n and_o much_o wickedness_n according_a to_o that_o gen._n 6._o 5._o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n see_v that_o 5._o gen._n 6._o 5._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 5._o every_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v only_o evil_a continual_o final_o in_o the_o will_n remain_v much_o averseness_n to_o good_a and_o proneness_n to_o evil_a great_a rebellion_n and_o stubbornness_n against_o god_n whereby_o we_o resist_v his_o holy_a 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o wil._n in_o respect_n whereof_o the_o prophet_n say_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v wicked_a above_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o in_o our_o will_n there_o be_v no_o inclination_n unto_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a unless_o god_n first_o work_v it_o in_o us._n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o corruption_n 5._o philip._n 2._o 12._o bernard_n de_fw-fr aduentu_fw-la domini_fw-la serm._n 5._o of_o soul_n &_o body_n according_a to_o that_o of_o bernard_n as_o say_v he_o the_o old_a adam_n be_v spread_v over_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o profess_v he_o whole_o so_o now_o let_v christ_n have_v all_o who_o have_v create_v all_o and_o redeem_v all_o and_o will_v also_o glorify_v all_o friend_n §._o sect._n 5._o reason_n 5._o because_o the_o body_n and_o spirit_n be_v not_o enemy_n but_o love_a friend_n five_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o contrary_a one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o like_o mortal_a enemy_n in_o hostile_a manner_n they_o fight_v together_o seek_v one_o another_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n but_o such_o emnitie_n be_v not_o between_o the_o soul_n 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o and_o body_n for_o than_o they_o will_v seek_v one_o another_o overthrow_n whereas_o contrariwise_o they_o mutual_o love_v and_o cherish_v the_o one_o the_o other_o and_o be_v much_o grieve_v when_o they_o must_v part_v asunder_o so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o no_o man_n 29._o eph._n 5._o 28._o 29._o ever_o yet_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n but_o nourish_v it_o and_o cherish_v it_o even_o as_o the_o lord_n the_o church_n and_o in_o this_o regard_n he_o will_v the_o husband_n to_o love_v his_o wife_n as_o his_o own_o body_n and_o this_o argument_n chrysostome_n use_v whereas_o say_v he_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n he_o speak_v of_o a_o 5._o chrysost_n in_o gal._n 5._o twofold_a knowledge_n whereof_o the_o one_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o other_o to_o wit_v not_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o virtue_n and_o maliciousness_n for_o if_o they_o shall_v be_v so_o oppose_v they_o will_v destroy_v one_o another_o as_o water_n fire_n and_o light_a darkness_n etc._n etc._n now_o whereas_o the_o opposition_n and_o fight_n be_v not_o between_o the_o body_n and_o the_o soul_n but_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n hereof_o it_o will_v clear_o follow_v that_o we_o be_v not_o by_o flesh_n to_o understand_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o quality_n of_o corruption_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o these_o enemy_n be_v of_o like_a nature_n and_o therefore_o as_o by_o the_o spirit_n we_o understand_v not_o the_o substance_n or_o essence_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n but_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o contrariwise_o we_o be_v by_o the_o flesh_n to_o understand_v not_o our_o bodily_a substance_n but_o the_o sinful_a quality_n of_o corruption_n which_o have_v defile_v soul_n and_o body_n 18._o §_o sect._n 6._o the_o sixth_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 7._o 18._o six_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o in_o he_o
to_o be_v consume_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o his_o displeasure_n now_o what_o a_o fearful_a condition_n be_v this_o to_o be_v at_o emnitie_n mortal_a opposition_n and_o in_o hostile_a term_n against_o god_n himself_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v do_v we_o provoke_v god_n unto_o anger_n be_v 22._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 22._o we_o strong_a than_o he_o can_v it_o be_v well_o with_o the_o earthen_a pitcher_n when_o it_o dash_v itself_o against_o the_o strong_a rorke_n or_o can_v the_o silly_a mouse_n escape_v destruction_n when_o he_o provoke_v and_o encounter_v the_o fierce_a lion_n and_o how_o much_o more_o may_v they_o be_v assure_v of_o utter_a ruin_n and_o destruction_n who_o be_v at_o enmity_n with_o god_n himself_o who_o be_v not_o only_o able_a to_o arm_v all_o the_o creature_n against_o they_o but_o with_o a_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n to_o cast_v they_o into_o hell_n punishment_n §_o sect_n 11._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o punishment_n final_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o all_o punishment_n and_o therefore_o because_o it_o be_v infinite_a to_o stand_v upon_o the_o particular_a evil_n and_o mischief_n which_o this_o malicious_a enemy_n cause_v unto_o we_o look_v how_o many_o plague_n and_o punishment_n be_v inflict_v upon_o mankind_n either_o in_o state_n or_o name_n soul_n or_o body_n and_o impute_v they_o all_o to_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o fountain_n of_o these_o bitter_a water_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o flow_v and_o yet_o all_o these_o be_v put_v together_o be_v not_o comparable_a to_o those_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o it_o cause_v to_o carnal_a man_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o it_o exclude_v they_o out_o of_o god_n kingdom_n and_o cut_v off_o all_o hope_n of_o have_v any_o part_n in_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o they_o that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n be_v unregenerate_a and_o unsanctified_a and_o without_o holiness_n they_o can_v never_o see_v god_n and_o out_o of_o this_o heavenly_a city_n be_v exclude_v dog_n and_o sorcerer_n and_o whore_n monger_n and_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o murderer_n and_o idolater_n and_o whosoever_o love_v and_o make_v a_o lie_n and_o more_o plain_o the_o apostle_n have_v reckon_v up_o 15._o apoc._n 22._o 15._o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n direct_o affirm_v that_o they_o who_o do_v 21._o gal._n 5._o 21._o such_o thing_n shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o last_o the_o maliciousness_n of_o this_o wicked_a enemy_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o herein_o appear_v in_o that_o nothing_o will_v satisfy_v they_o but_o our_o death_n and_o destruction_n for_o they_o be_v those_o mortal_a weapon_n which_o kill_v and_o murder_v we_o and_o the_o edge_n and_o point_n of_o they_o be_v not_o only_o direct_v against_o the_o body_n but_o against_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v much_o more_o precious_a and_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o shun_v and_o avoid_v they_o dear_o belove_v say_v he_o i_o beseech_v you_o as_o stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n abstain_v from_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o war_n against_o the_o soul_n the_o end_n of_o which_o war_n be_v not_o only_o to_o get_v 11._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 11._o the_o victory_n and_o to_o keep_v we_o in_o subjection_n but_o to_o cast_v all_o that_o be_v conquer_v into_o the_o prison_n of_o hell_n and_o to_o plunge_v they_o into_o everlasting_a condemnation_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o motion_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n do_v work_v in_o our_o member_n to_o bring_v forth_o 13._o rom._n 7._o 5._o rom._n 8._o 6._o 13._o fruit_n unto_o death_n that_o to_o be_v carnal_o mind_v be_v death_n and_o yet_o more_o plain_o that_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v &_o that_o he_o who_o sow_v to_o the_o flesh_n shall_v of_o the_o flesh_n reap_v corruption_n whereby_o be_v mean_v eternal_a death_n and_o destruction_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o antithesis_fw-la following_z but_o he_o that_o sow_v to_o the_o spirit_n shall_v of_o the_o spirit_n reap_v life_n everlasting_a and_o the_o apostle_n 8._o gal._n 6._o 8._o peter_n likewise_o tell_v we_o that_o the_o lord_n reserve_v the_o unjust_a unto_o the_o day_n of_o iudgeman_n to_o be_v punish_v but_o chief_o they_o that_o 10._o 2_o pet._n 2._o 10._o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o lust_n of_o uncleanness_n friendship_n §._o sect._n 12._o that_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o more_o dangerous_a because_o it_o be_v mask_v under_o the_o colour_n of_o friendship_n now_o this_o maliciousness_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o dangerous_a because_o it_o be_v mask_v &_o disguise_v under_o the_o colour_n &_o coverture_n of_o the_o near_a friendship_n for_o while_o in_o outward_a show_n it_o seem_v a_o near_a friend_n than_o a_o kinsman_n or_o dear_a brother_n and_o like_o another_o self_n appear_v most_o 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cause_n to_o complain_v with_o our_o saviour_n that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o stranger_n or_o profess_a enemy_n but_o a_o wicked_a disciple_n and_o false_a judas_n that_o continual_o follow_v we_o wait_v all_o opportunity_n whereby_o he_o may_v betray_v we_o and_o that_o he_o who_o eat_v bread_n with_o we_o have_v lift_v up_o his_o heel_n against_o us._n and_o as_o david_n complain_v of_o achitophel_n it_o be_v not_o a_o profess_a foe_n that_o do_v we_o this_o mischief_n but_o it_o be_v thou_o a_o man_n my_o equal_a my_o guide_n and_o 14._o john_n 13._o 18._o psal_n 55._o 13._o 14._o my_o acquaintance_n our_o counsellor_n and_o companion_n that_o walk_v with_o we_o to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n it_o be_v one_o who_o be_v bear_v and_o breed_v live_v and_o die_v eat_v drink_v sleep_v walk_v and_o talk_v with_o we_o which_o notwithstanding_o watch_v all_o occasion_n of_o bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n for_o like_o tinder_n receive_v the_o spark_n of_o satan_n temptation_n it_o nourish_v 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he_o command_v all_o the_o rest_n and_o have_v get_v possession_n of_o it_o he_o have_v place_v in_o it_o a_o strong_a garrison_n of_o his_o hellish_a army_n to_o keep_v it_o for_o his_o use_n know_v that_o if_o he_o can_v hold_v the_o mind_n under_o his_o government_n he_o may_v by_o the_o help_n thereof_o keep_v all_o the_o rest_n and_o this_o make_v he_o to_o use_v all_o his_o skill_n and_o diligence_n in_o darken_v and_o delude_v the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n he_o do_v sometime_o possess_v it_o with_o a_o spirit_n of_o slumber_n by_o make_v it_o drink_v with_o the_o intoxicate_a cup_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n sometime_o he_o dazzle_v and_o darken_v it_o with_o the_o smoke_n and_o vapour_n of_o hellish_a temptation_n that_o it_o may_v see_v no_o more_o nor_o in_o other_o manner_n than_o he_o will_v have_v it_o and_o sometime_o he_o abuse_v and_o deceive_v it_o by_o cast_v between_o the_o thing_n present_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o eye_n of_o reason_n false_a colour_n and_o then_o as_o a_o man_n look_v through_o a_o green_a glass_n think_v a_o christiall_a stream_n and_o filthy_a puddle_n all_o alike_o so_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o judgement_n be_v delude_v with_o satan_n false_a glass_n or_o gloss_n which_o he_o cast_v before_o it_o can_v put_v no_o difference_n between_o right_n and_o wrong_n good_a and_o evil_a understanding_n §._o sect._n 3._o no_o part_n more_o corrupt_v than_o the_o man_n iâ—_n and_o understanding_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o this_o the_o devil_n diligence_n and_o politic_a care_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o no_o part_n or_o faculty_n of_o man_n be_v more_o infect_v and_o corrupt_v with_o the_o poison_n of_o sin_n then_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o the_o mind_n and_o reason_n of_o man_n do_v in_o their_o natural_a endowment_n as_o far_o exceed_v the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n as_o the_o sun_n in_o his_o chief_a brightness_n do_v the_o small_a and_o and_o dim_a star_n it_o be_v true_a also_o that_o by_o those_o relic_n of_o light_n which_o remain_v in_o the_o understanding_n a_o man_n be_v excellent_o guide_v in_o natural_a civil_a and_o mere_a moral_a action_n and_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o be_v able_a to_o achieve_v great_a and_o difficult_a matter_n but_o as_o in_o physical_a body_n the_o best_a substance_n have_v the_o worst_a corruption_n so_o be_v it_o also_o true_a in_o divinity_n that_o the_o more_o excellent_a the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o worse_o they_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n for_o the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n in_o man_n be_v the_o chief_a rebel_n which_o lead_v and_o rule_v the_o body_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n as_o it_o be_v the_o base_a sort_n of_o the_o common_a people_n and_o therefore_o the_o more_o politic_a eloquent_a and_o potent_a this_o rebel_n be_v the_o more_o dangerous_a also_o and_o pernicious_a see_v he_o hold_v the_o more_o powerful_o all_o his_o subject_n and_o inferior_n in_o their_o emnitie_n and_o opposition_n against_o their_o supreme_a sovereign_n and_o in_o this_o regard_n the_o soul_n be_v much_o more_o worthy_a blame_n then_o the_o body_n and_o in_o the_o soul_n the_o reason_n mind_n and_o understanding_n then_o the_o will_n because_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a ringleader_n in_o this_o rebellion_n and_o the_o archtraitor_n which_o give_v law_n and_o govern_v all_o the_o rest_n for_o as_o the_o judgement_n allow_v or_o disallow_v esteem_v or_o vilifi_v so_o the_o will_n choose_v or_o refuse_v and_o the_o affection_n love_v or_o abhor_v even_o as_o contrariwise_o the_o chief_a praise_n belong_v unto_o it_o in_o our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n because_o with_o itself_o it_o cause_v all_o other_o part_n which_o it_o command_v to_o return_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o submit_v themselves_o in_o all_o obedience_n to_o his_o rule_n and_o government_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o true_a repentance_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o change_n of_o the_o mind_n because_o this_o be_v the_o first_o and_o principal_a act_n in_o our_o conversion_n do_v give_v denomination_n to_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o this_o chief_a faultinesse_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o state_n of_o rebellion_n and_o corruption_n as_o it_o appear_v by_o the_o former_a reason_n so_o do_v antiquity_n give_v testimony_n unto_o it_o so_o chrysostome_n say_v that_o the_o soul_n here_o be_v more_o to_o be_v blame_v and_o accuse_v then_o the_o body_n because_o 6._o chrysost_n in_o eph._n 2._o serm._n 6._o the_o body_n design_v no_o evil_a without_o direction_n from_o the_o soul_n but_o contrariwise_o the_o soul_n commit_v much_o wickedness_n without_o the_o use_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o body_n so_o austin_n say_v that_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n without_o the_o soul_n can_v covet_v and_o 12._o aug._n de_fw-fr gen._n ad_fw-la literam_fw-la lib._n 10._o cap._n 12._o although_o the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n be_v not_o in_o the_o soul_n alone_o yet_o much_o less_o be_v it_o in_o the_o body_n alone_o and_o therefore_o it_o arise_v from_o both_o to_o wit_n from_o the_o soul_n because_o no_o delight_n be_v feel_v without_o it_o and_o also_o from_o the_o body_n because_o neither_o without_o it_o be_v there_o any_o sense_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n understanding_n §_o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o soul_n chief_o sin_v and_o in_o it_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n but_o the_o chief_a faultinesse_n of_o the_o soul_n will_v better_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o in_o the_o act_n of_o this_o sinful_a tragedy_n the_o soul_n and_o in_o it_o chief_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n play_v the_o chief_a part_n for_o it_o be_v the_o grand_a captain_n in_o this_o sinful_a army_n which_o lead_v the_o body_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n and_o appoint_v they_o to_o the_o accomplish_n of_o its_o particular_a design_n it_o be_v natural_o the_o devil_n steward_n which_o receive_v immediate_o instruction_n from_o this_o hellish_a master_n do_v appoint_v to_o every_o inferior_a part_n their_o task_n as_o common_a servant_n it_o be_v the_o devil_n forge_n wherein_o he_o first_o hammer_v and_o fashion_v his_o sinful_a temptation_n it_o be_v the_o master_n workman_n in_o the_o shop_n of_o our_o sinful_a nature_n which_o set_v on_o work_v all_o the_o other_o part_n as_o under_o prentice_n for_o first_o the_o mind_n think_v on_o mischief_n or_o entertain_v the_o devil_n temptation_n than_o the_o judgement_n allow_v it_o if_o not_o simple_o yet_o in_o respect_n of_o some_o circumstance_n if_o not_o as_o a_o hellish_a hook_n yet_o as_o it_o be_v cover_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n either_o esteem_v the_o sin_n for_o it_o own_o sake_n or_o at_o least_o for_o the_o wage_n and_o reward_n and_o so_o then_o the_o will_n choose_v it_o and_o the_o heart_n affect_v it_o the_o concupiscence_n desire_v it_o and_o the_o body_n accomplish_v it_o so_o that_o if_o the_o mind_n be_v bind_v to_o the_o good_a behaviour_n and_o either_o will_v not_o think_v on_o wickedness_n or_o at_o least_o will_v vilify_v and_o contemn_v it_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n will_v be_v keep_v and_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o sinful_a sedition_n and_o tumultuous_a uproar_n in_o the_o inferior_a part_n and_o member_n in_o a_o word_n the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n be_v the_o spring_n head_n from_o which_o all_o the_o stream_n of_o sin_n do_v run_v and_o flow_v and_o therefore_o the_o devil_n first_o poyson_v and_o corrupt_v it_o that_o so_o it_o may_v taint_v and_o infect_v all_o the_o other_o part_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n who_o judgement_n he_o first_o corrupt_v and_o then_o with_o case_n infect_v their_o will_n and_o affection_n wherein_o he_o deal_v with_o we_o as_o elisha_n with_o the_o aramite_n first_o blind_a we_o and_o then_o mislead_v we_o at_o his_o pleasure_n for_o whereas_o god_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n have_v appoint_v the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n to_o be_v as_o the_o sun_n to_o give_v light_n and_o direction_n unto_o all_o the_o other_o part_n and_o faculty_n that_o so_o they_o may_v orderly_o exercise_v their_o function_n and_o operation_n satan_n know_v right_a well_o that_o if_o he_o can_v eclipse_v this_o light_n by_o the_o opposition_n of_o changeable_a trifle_n or_o utter_o darken_v it_o by_o the_o interposition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n there_o can_v thereupon_o nothing_o follow_v but_o sinful_a disorder_n and_o dangerous_a confusion_n in_o all_o our_o action_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n lively_o describe_v man_n misery_n and_o sin_n first_o point_v at_o this_o as_o the_o chief_a fountain_n that_o there_o be_v none_o that_o understand_v nor_o seek_v after_o god_n and_o 12_o rom._n 3._o 11._o 12._o eph._n 6._o 12._o
spirit_n say_v he_o serve_v the_o flesh_n be_v not_o unfit_o call_v fleshly_a so_o the_o flesh_n serve_v 20._o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 13._o c._n 20._o the_o spirit_n be_v fit_o call_v spiritual_a not_o because_o it_o be_v turn_v into_o spirit_n but_o because_o by_o a_o admirable_a facility_n and_o readiness_n to_o obey_v it_o be_v subject_v to_o the_o government_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n 27._o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o second_o objection_n ground_v â—n_o 1._o cor._n 9_o 27._o the_o second_o reason_n object_v be_v ground_v upon_o the_o apostle_n word_n 1._o cor._n 9_o 27._o but_o i_o keep_v under_o or_o as_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a have_v it_o chastise_v my_o body_n lest_o by_o any_o mean_n when_o i_o myself_o have_v preach_v to_o other_o i_o myself_o shall_v be_v a_o castaway_n where_o the_o apostle_n make_v the_o body_n as_o they_o think_v 27._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27._o the_o enemy_n against_o which_o he_o fight_v and_o the_o chief_a object_n of_o mortification_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v first_o that_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v but_o that_o the_o body_n be_v corrupt_v as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n 23._o rom._n 7._o 23._o and_o that_o sin_n hold_v part_n of_o his_o residence_n even_o in_o our_o earthly_a member_n in_o which_o regard_n this_o natural_a corruption_n be_v to_o be_v subdue_v even_o in_o the_o body_n by_o those_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n which_o the_o scripture_n have_v prescribe_v as_o fasting_n watch_n laborious_a exercise_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o spiritual_a calling_n and_o to_o this_o he_o exhort_v us._n col._n 3._o 5._o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o the_o earth_n whereby_o he_o mean_v those_o sin_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o earthly_a member_n to_o wit_n fornication_n uncleanness_n inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n but_o all_o this_o do_v not_o exempt_v the_o soul_n from_o be_v the_o seat_n also_o of_o natural_a corruption_n yea_o even_o the_o chief_a palace_n where_o sin_n dwell_v second_o i_o answer_v that_o by_o body_n in_o this_o place_n be_v not_o mean_v the_o substance_n 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o whole_a corrupt_a man_n or_o part_v unregenerate_a both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o which_o sense_n the_o apostle_n elsewhere_o call_v himself_o carnal_a extend_v this_o fleshly_a corruption_n to_o his_o whole_a person_n even_o as_o by_o member_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v those_o special_a sin_n which_o dwell_v in_o the_o member_n as_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n of_o the_o collosian_o explain_v it_o and_o this_o he_o call_v this_o 24._o this_o rom._n 7._o 23._o 24._o body_n of_o sin_n the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n and_o the_o body_n of_o death_n and_o say_v that_o the_o old_a man_n be_v 6._o be_v rom._n 6._o 6._o crucify_a with_o christ_n that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v and_o that_o in_o christ_n we_o be_v circumcise_v with_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n in_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o final_o that_o if_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o 6._o c_o col._n 2._o 11._o 6._o namely_o by_o his_o spirit_n the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n where_o by_o death_n of_o the_o body_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o respect_n of_o sin_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o antithesis_fw-la whereby_o 10._o d_o rom._n 8._o 10._o we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o quicken_a of_o the_o inner_a man_n to_o newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n 6._o §_o sect._n 5._o the_o three_o objection_n ground_v â—n_o the_o apost_n word_n rom._n 12._o 6._o three_o they_o object_n the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 12._o 6._o let_v not_o sin_n reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n from_o whence_o they_o conclude_v that_o the_o seat_n of_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o body_n and_o not_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o reason_n to_o which_o the_o answer_n be_v easy_a namely_o that_o by_o the_o name_n of_o body_n here_o we_o be_v not_o simple_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n alone_o but_o by_o a_o synecdoche_n of_o the_o part_n for_o the_o whole_a the_o person_n of_o man_n consist_v of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o this_o be_v usual_a in_o the_o scripture_n by_o one_o part_n to_o signify_v the_o whole_a person_n and_o as_o by_o the_o body_n to_o include_v the_o soul_n so_o in_o other_o place_n by_o the_o soul_n to_o include_v the_o body_n as_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v and_o all_o the_o soul_n that_o come_v with_o jacob_n into_o egypt_n which_o come_v out_o of_o his_o loin_n be_v 26._o ezech._n 18._o 4._o gen._n 46._o 26._o threescore_o and_o six_o and_o thus_o ambrose_n expound_v this_o place_n the_o apostle_n say_v he_o call_v it_o mortal_a body_n understand_v locum_fw-la mortal_a ergo_fw-la corpus_fw-la dicer_n totum_fw-la homiâ—en_fw-la significavit_fw-la ambro_n â—n_fw-la huâ—c_fw-la locum_fw-la the_o whole_a man_n because_o they_o who_o obey_v sin_n be_v call_v mortal_a for_o the_o soul_n say_v he_o that_o sin_v shall_v die_v that_o be_v the_o whole_a man_n for_o none_o shall_v be_v judge_v without_o their_o body_n and_o that_o the_o apostle_n by_o name_v the_o body_n do_v not_o exclude_v the_o soul_n it_o appear_v in_o the_o next_o word_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o whereby_o he_o show_v that_o sin_n be_v not_o only_o in_o the_o body_n but_o first_o and_o principal_o in_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n 〈…〉_o 〈…〉_o four_o it_o be_v object_v that_o the_o chief_a poison_n of_o corruption_n be_v in_o the_o sensitive_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n see_v experience_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o mind_n reason_n and_o understanding_n be_v infect_v by_o they_o and_o so_o blind_v and_o miss_v 〈…〉_o sion_fw-la and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n that_o man_n give_v t_o 〈…〉_o over_o to_o all_o sensuality_n and_o become_v like_a unto_o 〈…〉_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o indeed_o the_o poison_n of_o 〈…〉_o cee_o taint_v the_o concupiscence_n appetite_n affection_n and_o all_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n and_o that_o they_o be_v infect_v do_v infuse_v their_o poison_n into_o the_o superior_a faculty_n and_o like_o filthy_a sink_n of_o sin_n do_v send_v up_o noisome_a scent_n into_o the_o upper_a part_n the_o mind_n and_o reason_n for_o the_o object_n move_v the_o sense_n and_o the_o sense_n the_o will_v and_o understanding_n and_o it_o be_v true_a that_o in_o this_o little_a common_a wealth_n of_o man_n the_o lust_n and_o passion_n like_o rebel_n rise_v against_o reason_n their_o king_n and_o sovereign_a final_o we_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o the_o mind_n be_v draw_v to_o think_v on_o that_o evil_n which_o the_o heart_n affect_v and_o be_v corrupt_v by_o give_v way_n to_o these_o sinful_a lust_n and_o by_o plot_v &_o devise_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v satisfy_v but_o yet_o all_o this_o prove_v not_o that_o the_o fountain_n of_o corruption_n be_v in_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a part_n for_o the_o poison_n be_v first_o send_v from_o the_o mind_n to_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v infect_v and_o corrupt_a return_n it_o back_o again_o to_o the_o mind_n even_o as_o the_o liver_n send_v gross_a black_a blood_n to_o the_o spleen_n which_o regurgitate_v and_o overflow_a send_v it_o back_o again_o to_o the_o liver_n and_o so_o the_o fountain_n of_o blood_n be_v corrupt_v it_o corrupt_v the_o whole_a body_n neither_o do_v this_o intestine_a rebellion_n arise_v first_o from_o the_o inferior_a and_o subject_a part_n but_o from_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o their_o superior_n whereby_o they_o be_v misgovern_a either_o through_o loose_a negligence_n or_o desperate_a maliciousness_n for_o why_o do_v the_o heart_n affect_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a but_o because_o the_o mind_n esteem_v it_o the_o judgement_n approve_v it_o &_o 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cheerful_a readiness_n to_o suffer_v any_o thing_n which_o it_o please_v god_n to_o call_v he_o unto_o for_o his_o sake_n until_o at_o last_o it_o come_v to_o that_o plerophory_n and_o full_a persuasion_n of_o god_n unchangeable_a love_n and_o our_o election_n 18._o rom._n 8._o 38._o 39_o 1_o joh._n 4._o 18._o adoption_n and_o salvation_n which_o be_v in_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o be_v full_o persuade_v that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n be_v 3._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 8._o rom._n 5._o 3._o able_a to_o separate_v between_o god_n love_n and_o he_o and_o this_o be_v accompany_v with_o such_o peace_n of_o conscience_n as_o pass_v all_o understanding_n for_o when_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v quite_o free_v from_o they_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n than_o the_o terror_n and_o fear_n which_o do_v accompany_v they_o be_v take_v away_o and_o both_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n which_o do_v 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his_o way_n the_o more_o bold_a and_o confident_a he_o be_v in_o his_o persuasion_n true_a faith_n be_v join_v with_o all_o other_o grace_n as_o love_v zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n humility_n patience_n and_o obedience_n manifest_v itself_o by_o the_o fruit_n that_o it_o bring_v forth_o in_o good_a work_n but_o presumption_n be_v sever_v from_o they_o all_o and_o go_v alone_o without_o any_o such_o company_n and_o attendant_n true_a faith_n be_v not_o discern_v before_o sound_a conversion_n and_o then_o it_o begin_v in_o some_o small_a and_o weak_a degree_n but_o presumption_n be_v bear_v and_o breed_v with_o we_o and_o in_o a_o instant_n come_v to_o its_o full_a strength_n which_o make_v the_o secure_a worldling_n to_o brag_v that_o he_o have_v always_o believe_v and_o be_v so_o strong_a in_o faith_n that_o he_o never_o doubt_v of_o his_o salvation_n true_a faith_n be_v not_o attain_v unto_o without_o great_a difficulty_n it_o be_v no_o less_o a_o work_n to_o believe_v the_o gospel_n then_o to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n but_o presumption_n voluntary_o creep_v into_o our_o heart_n and_o the_o less_o pain_n we_o take_v in_o the_o use_n of_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n the_o more_o easy_o it_o enter_v and_o the_o strong_a it_o wax_v faith_n be_v always_o assault_v with_o doubt_v and_o the_o one_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o other_o of_o the_o flesh_n there_o be_v a_o great_a and_o continual_a conflict_n between_o they_o but_o presumption_n be_v bold_a and_o confident_a and_o he_o who_o be_v possess_v of_o it_o profess_v that_o he_o never_o doubt_v of_o his_o salvation_n neither_o feel_v he_o any_o conflict_n in_o he_o because_o he_o be_v whole_o carnal_a and_o corruption_n war_v not_o against_o corruption_n but_o only_o run_v out_o of_o one_o extreme_a into_o another_o for_o when_o the_o secure_a worldling_n be_v by_o some_o mean_v awaken_v out_o of_o his_o lethargy_n cease_v to_o presume_v than_o he_o begin_v to_o despair_v faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o work_v by_o love_n and_o be_v never_o sever_v from_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o presumption_n nourish_v and_o increase_v all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o they_o who_o most_o presume_v be_v most_o destitute_a of_o all_o true_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o their_o neighbour_n and_o howsoever_o they_o leave_v some_o gross_a sin_n forworldly_a respect_n yet_o they_o repent_v of_o none_o there_o be_v no_o charge_n in_o their_o affection_n but_o only_o in_o their_o action_n yea_o in_o this_o respect_n also_o they_o nourish_v many_o sin_n in_o their_o bosom_n which_o they_o think_v most_o sweet_a and_o advantageable_a and_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v persuade_v to_o part_v with_o they_o faith_n unit_v and_o apply_v christ_n unto_o the_o believer_n for_o all_o use_n for_o which_o god_n give_v he_o that_o be_v as_o well_o for_o sanctification_n as_o for_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o precious_a 1._o rom._n 12._o 1._o blood_n for_o the_o take_n and_o purge_v away_o of_o the_o pollution_n and_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o well_o as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o as_o it_o take_v hold_v of_o christ_n to_o make_v he_o we_o so_o it_o give_v and_o offer_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v become_v he_o and_o be_v whole_o devote_a and_o dedicate_v to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n but_o presumption_n only_o apprehend_v christ_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o obtain_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o not_o for_o the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n nor_o spiritual_a quicken_a and_o renew_n by_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o so_o also_o it_o be_v only_o a_o receiver_n but_o no_o giver_n it_o take_v all_o in_o show_n which_o christ_n offer_v but_o it_o will_v in_o love_n of_o thankfulness_n return_v nothing_o unto_o he_o again_o faith_n find_v it_o own_o weakness_n and_o the_o sharp_a encounter_n of_o doubt_v and_o incredulity_n labour_v earnest_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o confirm_v as_o hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n reace_v prayer_n meditation_n and_o such_o like_a but_o presumption_n find_v no_o such_o assault_n secure_o neglect_v all_o these_o help_n feel_v itself_o then_o the_o strong_a when_o it_o be_v most_o destitute_a of_o they_o final_o true_a faith_n endure_v in_o the_o day_n of_o fiery_a trial_n and_o temptation_n and_o even_o when_o god_n seem_v to_o frown_v to_o withdraw_v outward_a testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o they_o send_v affliction_n and_o cross_n than_o the_o believer_n with_o abraham_n hope_v above_o hope_n and_o believe_v against_o belief_n it_o 25._o rom._n 4._o 18._o job._n 13._o 15._o &_o 19_o 25._o pierce_v through_o all_o these_o cloud_n of_o
true_a justify_v faith_n make_v we_o to_o rejoice_v when_o as_o we_o think_v of_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n unto_o judgement_n and_o even_o to_o long_o for_o this_o time_n as_o be_v the_o day_n of_o our_o full_a redemption_n when_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o enjoy_v all_o glory_n and_o endless_a happiness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n when_o these_o thing_n begin_v to_o come_v to_o pass_v then_o look_v up_o and_o lift_v up_o your_o head_n for_o your_o redemption_n draw_v nigh_o and_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o which_o have_v receive_v the_o first_o fruit_n 23._o luk._n 21._o 28._o rom._n 8._o 23._o of_o the_o spirit_n even_o we_o ourselves_o groan_n within_o ourselves_o wait_v for_o the_o adoption_n to_o wit_n the_o redemption_n of_o our_o body_n the_o which_o joy_n in_o think_v on_o this_o day_n and_o mourning_n because_o it_o be_v defer_v come_v through_o our_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o confidence_n of_o hope_n for_o therefore_o do_v we_o desire_v to_o leave_v 5._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 1._o 7._o gal._n 5._o 5._o this_o world_n and_o to_o be_v dissolve_v because_o we_o know_v that_o if_o our_o earthly_a house_n of_o this_o tabernacle_n be_v dissolve_v we_o have_v a_o build_n of_o god_n a_o house_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n but_o eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n and_o because_o through_o the_o spirit_n we_o wait_v for_o the_o hope_n of_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n but_o no_o such_o joy_n or_o longing_n accompany_v the_o faith_n of_o temporary_n because_o they_o have_v no_o such_o assurance_n of_o this_o happiness_n and_o be_v beside_o so_o besot_v with_o the_o love_n of_o worldly_a thing_n that_o they_o can_v without_o terror_n and_o amazement_n think_v of_o that_o day_n which_o when_o it_o come_v will_v whole_o deprive_v they_o of_o all_o their_o earthly_a joy_n adoption_n §_o sect._n 19_o the_o 3_o effect_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n a_o three_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o be_v to_o persuade_v and_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o to_o entitle_v we_o as_o heir_n to_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n the_o which_o be_v a_o privilege_n and_o prerogative_n that_o belong_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o to_o they_o alone_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o evangelist_n but_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o give_v he_o power_n to_o 12._o joh._n 1._o 12._o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v a_o undoubted_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v for_o you_o have_v not_o say_v he_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n again_o to_o fear_v but_o you_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n 6._o rom._n 8._o 15._o 16._o gal._n 4._o 6._o of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_n father_n the_o spirit_n itself_o bear_v witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o if_o child_n than_o heir_n heir_n of_o god_n and_o joint_a heir_n with_o christ_n and_o again_o because_o you_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n into_o your_o heart_n cry_v abba_n father_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o 5._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 5._o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o do_v not_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o doubtful_a testimony_n of_o this_o inestimable_a privilege_n but_o certain_o assure_v we_o that_o it_o do_v belong_v unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v call_v a_o earnest_n which_o god_n therefore_o 14._o eph._n 1._o 14._o give_v we_o to_o put_v we_o out_o of_o all_o doubt_n that_o he_o will_v make_v good_a this_o heavenly_a bargain_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v unto_o us._n which_o be_v say_v the_o apostle_n the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o purchase_a possession_n and_o in_o the_o same_o respect_v it_o be_v call_v a_o seal_n which_o by_o the_o powerful_a impression_n that_o it_o imprint_v in_o we_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n will_v make_v good_a unto_o we_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o who_o also_o after_o you_o believe_v you_o be_v seal_v with_o that_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n and_o 30._o eph._n 1._o 13._o &_o 4._o 30._o grieve_v not_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o you_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n if_o therefore_o by_o this_o earnest_n and_o seal_n we_o have_v attain_v unto_o this_o assurance_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o right_n unto_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v also_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o for_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o effect_n can_v be_v sever_v and_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a bargain_n do_v plain_o argue_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v this_o earnest_n and_o seal_n by_o which_o alone_o it_o be_v confirm_v unto_o us._n but_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v deceive_v with_o a_o false_a and_o counterfeit_a seal_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o this_o seal_n only_o be_v annex_v unto_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o require_v on_o our_o part_n the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o as_o it_o be_v god_n privy_a seal_n according_a to_o that_o the_o lord_n know_v they_o that_o be_v he_o so_o there_o be_v a_o broad_a seal_n join_v with_o it_o let_v every_o 19_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 19_o one_o that_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n and_o therefore_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o infidelity_n and_o impenitency_n have_v not_o receive_v this_o seal_n for_o what_o have_v they_o to_o do_v with_o the_o seal_n to_o who_o the_o covenant_n do_v not_o appertain_v supplication_n §_o sect_n 20._o the_o four_o effect_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n a_o four_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v to_o enable_v we_o unto_o prayer_n and_o to_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n in_o such_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n as_o that_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n be_v hard_a and_o grant_v by_o he_o whereof_o it_o be_v call_v by_o the_o prophet_n zachary_n the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o power_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o upon_o the_o inhabitant_n 10._o zach._n 12._o 10._o of_o jerusalam_n that_o be_v all_o the_o true_a member_n of_o the_o invisible_a church_n militant_a here_o on_o earth_n so_o the_o apostle_n plain_o 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o tell_v we_o that_o we_o know_v not_o for_o what_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v but_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v intercession_n 20._o jud._n ver_fw-la 20._o for_o we_o with_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n jude_n know_v our_o insufficiency_n in_o ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n do_v exhort_v we_o to_o pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o all_o those_o who_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o spiritual_a want_n do_v pour_v forth_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n with_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n which_o property_n i_o require_v in_o that_o prayer_n which_o assure_v we_o that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o not_o ability_n on_o the_o sudden_a upon_o every_o occasion_n to_o conceive_v a_o prayer_n and_o to_o utter_v it_o in_o eloquence_n of_o word_n choice_n phrase_n or_o a_o continue_a ready_a discourse_n of_o speech_n for_o it_o be_v not_o say_v that_o the_o spirit_n teach_v we_o word_n and_o fluent_a phrase_n but_o to_o pray_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o spirit_n with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v which_o language_n god_n that_o search_v the_o heart_n understand_v and_o accept_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v yea_o being_n a_o spirit_n and_o require_v to_o be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o 24_o rom._n 8._o 27._o joh._n 4._o 24_o truth_n he_o esteem_v not_o the_o most_o eloquent_a prayer_n conceive_v and_o utter_v without_o this_o sight_n of_o our_o want_n zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n and_o contrariwise_o where_o these_o be_v he_o hear_v and_o grant_v our_o fuite_n &_o supplication_n though_o with_o ezechias_n we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o express_v they_o but_o chatter_v like_o a_o crow_fw-mi or_o swallow_n or_o with_o hannah_n only_o move_v our_o 14._o esa_n 38._o 14._o lip_n yea_o in_o truth_n though_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o much_o as_o move_v they_o so_o that_o with_o she_o we_o speak_v unto_o he_o in_o our_o 13._o 1_o sam._n 1._o 13._o heart_n neither_o have_v the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o
spirit_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n show_v unto_o we_o both_o the_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n together_o with_o their_o multitude_n and_o also_o the_o grievous_a and_o endless_a punishment_n 8._o joh._n 16._o 8._o which_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o this_o it_o do_v common_o at_o the_o first_o in_o a_o more_o general_a and_o confuse_a manner_n amaze_a and_o astonish_v we_o with_o terror_n and_o fear_n horror_n of_o mind_n and_o pang_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o we_o see_v the_o huge_a mass_n or_o mountain_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a lump_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o we_o have_v by_o they_o deserve_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o mean_n inevitable_o draw_v upon_o we_o and_o afterward_o more_o particular_o and_o distinct_o it_o set_v our_o sin_n in_o order_n before_o we_o and_o especial_o present_v to_o our_o view_n those_o sin_n which_o we_o be_v most_o guilty_a off_o and_o by_o which_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n by_o all_o which_o it_o work_v in_o we_o that_o which_o we_o call_v penitence_n contrition_n and_o humiliation_n whereby_o we_o be_v cast_v down_o under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o lie_v grieve_v and_o groan_v under_o they_o as_o it_o be_v under_o a_o intolerable_a burden_n find_v no_o rest_n or_o comfort_n in_o ourselves_o or_o in_o any_o worldly_a thing_n beside_o and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n by_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o iron_n hammer_n batter_v and_o bruise_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n in_o piece_n that_o he_o may_v mix_v with_o they_o be_v make_v contrite_a 3._o jer._n 4._o 3._o the_o oil_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o use_v it_o like_o a_o plough_n to_o break_v up_o as_o it_o be_v these_o clunge_n stiff_a and_o fallow_a ground_n that_o be_v thus_o prepare_v he_o may_v sow_v in_o they_o these_o holy_a seed_n for_o when_o he_o have_v thus_o cast_v we_o down_o and_o thorough_o humble_v we_o than_o he_o raise_v we_o up_o again_o by_o reveal_v unto_o we_o the_o mystery_n of_o salvation_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n offer_v unto_o all_o who_o will_v receive_v they_o by_o say_v and_o then_o as_o have_v be_v show_v it_o work_v in_o we_o a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o a_o careful_a earnest_a and_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n as_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n prayer_n and_o the_o rest_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o the_o which_o by_o his_o inward_a and_o secret_a operation_n he_o so_o bless_v and_o sanctifi_v unto_o we_o that_o they_o become_v effectual_a to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o so_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v repentance_n §_o sect._n 3_o that_o faith_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o foundation_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o thus_o be_v possess_v by_o faith_n of_o all_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o inflame_v with_o unsained_a love_n towards_o they_o again_o which_o faith_n thus_o work_v by_o love_n do_v cause_v a_o change_n and_o alteration_n which_o be_v call_v repentance_n begin_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o so_o proceed_v to_o the_o outward_a part_n and_o action_n and_o work_v in_o we_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v so_o much_o offend_v and_o displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n and_o good_a a_o father_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o have_v either_o former_o commit_v or_o which_o yet_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o constant_a purpose_n to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n all_o which_o we_o do_v not_o out_o of_o servile_a fear_n but_o out_o of_o childlike_a love_n and_o affection_n which_o make_v we_o willing_a and_o desirous_a by_o our_o new_a obedience_n to_o please_v and_o glorify_v our_o heavenly_a father_n not_o for_o fear_v of_o condemnation_n but_o because_o through_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v condemn_v where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v a_o notable_a difference_n between_o that_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n which_o the_o spirit_n work_v in_o the_o regenerate_a and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o carnal_a man_n for_o though_o these_o may_v sorrow_n and_o grieve_v after_o they_o have_v sin_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o for_o sin_n itself_o the_o remembrance_n whereof_o be_v pleasant_a unto_o they_o but_o for_o the_o punishment_n which_o they_o either_o present_o feel_v or_o fear_n and_o expect_v in_o time_n to_o come_v where_o as_o the_o sorrow_n of_o god_n child_n be_v a_o flood_n or_o stream_n that_o spring_v from_o faith_n and_o love_n make_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o sin_n because_o we_o have_v offend_v and_o dishonour_v so_o good_a a_o god_n who_o have_v free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o they_o by_o give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o death_n as_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n corruption_n §_o sect_n 4._o that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o natural_a corruption_n so_o that_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o then_o have_v it_o wrought_v in_o we_o this_o work_n of_o repentance_n in_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o and_o have_v make_v in_o we_o a_o happy_a and_o bless_a change_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a from_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o from_o corruption_n to_o grace_n for_o as_o in_o nature_n corruption_n go_v before_o generation_n the_o abolish_n of_o the_o old_a form_n before_o the_o bring_n in_o of_o the_o new_a so_o before_o we_o can_v be_v spiritual_o renew_v the_o old_a man_n must_v be_v kill_v and_o crucify_v and_o then_o the_o new_a man_n will_v be_v quicken_v and_o reviue_v sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v purge_v away_o and_o then_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n first_o then_o in_o effect_v this_o work_n of_o repentance_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o purge_v and_o purifi_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o efficacy_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o death_n which_o mortifith_n and_o crucifi_v they_o in_o we_o so_o as_o they_o do_v no_o long_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n as_o in_o time_n past_a as_o for_o example_n it_o cause_v the_o scale_n of_o ignorance_n to_o fall_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n it_o free_v in_o some_o measure_n our_o judgement_n from_o error_n our_o imagination_n from_o vanity_n our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n our_o heart_n from_o hardness_n our_o will_n from_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n our_o affection_n from_o corruption_n and_o disorder_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n from_o the_o servitude_n of_o sin_n all_o which_o be_v the_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o nâ—w_o birth_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o seed_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v 9_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 9_o bear_v of_o god_n man_n §_o sect_n 6._o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o we_o by_o his_o quicken_n of_o we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n yea_o but_o in_o the_o regenerate_a also_o there_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v some_o mortification_n some_o mourning_n for_o sin_n some_o leave_v and_o forsake_v of_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o herod_n who_o hear_v john_n the_o baptist_n glad_o and_o do_v many_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o instruction_n in_o simon_n magus_n who_o for_o a_o time_n leave_v his_o forcerie_n believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v in_o ahab_n who_o humble_v himself_o before_o god_n wear_v sackcloth_n and_o go_v mournful_o in_o judas_n demas_n ananias_n and_o sapphira_n with_o many_o such_o like_a and_o how_o then_o may_v we_o discern_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o there_o be_v some_o seem_a
most_o woeful_a and_o miserable_a condition_n if_o we_o do_v not_o fight_v against_o it_o it_o will_v fight_v against_o and_o overcome_v we_o if_o we_o delicate_o bring_v up_o this_o slave_n from_o his_o youth_n he_o will_v not_o only_o be_v as_o a_o son_n but_o as_o a_o tyrannous_a lord_n and_o master_n at_o the_o length_n if_o we_o hold_v it_o not_o strict_o under_o in_o base_a subjection_n it_o will_v lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o enthral_v both_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o most_o wretched_a bondage_n so_o that_o much_o better_a it_o be_v for_o we_o to_o be_v miserable_a galley-slave_n to_o the_o merciless_a turk_n then_o to_o be_v hold_v in_o this_o cruel_a bondage_n although_o a_o generous_a and_o noble_a death_n be_v much_o to_o be_v prefer_v to_o either_o of_o they_o better_o it_o be_v with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n to_o become_v swineheard_n and_o feed_v filthy_a hog_n then_o to_o become_v servant_n and_o slave_n to_o these_o sensual_a and_o more_o filthy_a lust_n which_o make_v we_o to_o take_v delight_n in_o nothing_o but_o in_o wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n and_o sink_v of_o sin_n now_o how_o unworthy_a be_v it_o our_o be_v and_o breed_n that_o we_o who_o be_v by_o our_o creation_n the_o son_n and_o child_n of_o the_o glorious_a creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v by_o yield_v ourselves_o to_o our_o carnal_a and_o sinful_a lust_n become_v slave_n to_o such_o cruel_a tyrant_n who_o will_v make_v we_o employ_v our_o body_n &_o mind_n which_o be_v create_v for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o great_a god_n in_o the_o miserable_a seneca_n maior_fw-la sum_fw-la et_fw-la ad_fw-la maiora_fw-la genitus_fw-la quam_fw-la ut_fw-la mancipium_fw-la sim_fw-la mei_fw-la corporis_fw-la seneca_n bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o heathen_a man_n can_v say_v that_o he_o be_v more_o noble_a and_o bear_v to_o more_o excellent_a end_n than_o that_o he_o shall_v become_v a_o slave_n to_o his_o own_o body_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o who_o far_o exceed_v he_o in_o spiritual_a nobility_n as_o have_v god_n for_o our_o father_n and_o jesus_n cbrist_n for_o our_o elder_a brother_n fight_v rather_o in_o this_o warfare_n unto_o blood_n and_o death_n then_o to_o become_v captive_n &_o thrall_n to_o a_o far_o worse_a master_n even_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o member_n but_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v hateful_a for_o it_o base_a and_o carnal_a tyranny_n so_o be_v it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o pollution_n and_o filthiness_n thereof_o most_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a for_o there_o be_v no_o filthy_a sink_n no_o stink_a carrion_n to_o be_v compare_v unto_o it_o now_o which_o of_o we_o as_o one_o say_v especial_o ennoble_v by_o birth_n and_o liberal_o deum_fw-la bernard_n lib._n the_o dilig_a deum_fw-la bring_v up_o that_o be_v clothe_v with_o loathsome_a rag_n spawl_v on_o with_o filthy_a spittle_n and_o in_o most_o beastly_a manner_n defile_v with_o noisome_a excrement_n and_o filth_n that_o will_v not_o exceed_o loath_a and_o abhor_v they_o hasty_o strip_v they_o off_o and_o with_o indignation_n cast_v they_o away_o and_o therefore_o he_o who_o find_v not_o his_o garment_n but_o himself_o within_o under_o his_o garment_n to_o be_v such_o a_o one_o it_o become_v he_o to_o grieve_v so_o much_o the_o more_o and_o to_o be_v astonish_v in_o his_o mind_n because_o he_o bear_v and_o be_v fain_o to_o carry_v about_o with_o he_o that_o which_o be_v much_o more_o near_o be_v also_o much_o more_o loathsome_a &_o abominable_a flesh_n §_o sect._n 3._o the_o 3_o reason_n take_v from_o â—â—e_z manifold_a evil_n which_o aâ—câ—â—ent_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o flesh_n three_o let_v the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o be_v do_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o flesh_n make_v we_o to_o undertake_v this_o combat_n against_o this_o malicious_a and_o pestilent_a enemy_n with_o all_o courage_n and_o resolution_n for_o it_o be_v more_o mischievous_a unto_o we_o then_o the_o devil_n himself_o who_o as_o have_v be_v show_v 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all_o the_o outrage_n and_o horrible_a crime_n which_o be_v commit_v in_o the_o world_n may_v challenge_v the_o flesh_n as_o their_o chief_a cause_n and_o author_n from_o it_o come_v cain_n murder_n lot_n incest_n david_n adultery_n the_o malice_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o priest_n which_o move_v they_o to_o slander_v apprehend_v accuse_v condemn_v whip_n crown_n with_o thorn_n and_o crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n it_o be_v it_o that_o pierce_v our_o saviour_n hand_n and_o foot_n that_o thrust_v the_o spear_n into_o his_o side_n that_o make_v he_o to_o be_v in_o that_o agony_n and_o perplexity_n in_o the_o garden_n and_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o which_o move_v man_n daily_o to_o crucify_v he_o afresh_o and_o to_o trample_v his_o precious_a blood_n under_o their_o filthy_a foot_n as_o though_o it_o be_v a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o can_v we_o find_v in_o our_o heart_n to_o have_v any_o peace_n or_o truce_n with_o such_o a_o malicious_a enemy_n to_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o shall_v 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this_o you_o that_o forget_v god_n lest_o i_o tear_v you_o in_o piece_n and_o there_o be_v none_o to_o deliver_v so_o the_o prophet_n jeremie_n behold_v you_o trust_v in_o lie_v word_n that_o can_v profit_v will_v you_o steal_v murder_n and_o commit_v adultery_n and_o swear_v false_o and_o 9_o jer._n 7._o 8._o 9_o burn_v incense_n unto_o baal_n and_o walk_v after_o other_o god_n that_o you_o know_v not_o and_o come_v and_o stand_v before_o i_o in_o this_o house_n which_o be_v call_v by_o my_o name_n and_o say_v we_o be_v deliver_v to_o do_v all_o these_o abomination_n ceremony_n §_o sect._n 7._o the_o flesh_n deceit_n in_o persuade_v man_n to_o rest_n in_o external_a ceremony_n but_o if_o this_o deceit_n be_v too_o gross_a as_o have_v nothing_o to_o colour_n or_o countenance_v it_o but_o the_o slight_a thin_a veil_n of_o a_o bare_a profession_n than_o it_o will_v persuade_v we_o to_o place_v all_o religion_n about_o external_a rite_n and_o ceremony_n and_o to_o think_v that_o we_o 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corruption_n that_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n point_n §._o sect._n 2._o other_o testimony_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n and_o unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n many_o more_o may_v be_v add_v as_o tit._n 1._o 15._o unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieve_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o wisdom_n or_o 〈◊〉_d or_o rom._n 8._o 7._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mind_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v emnitie_n against_o god_n and_o that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o col._n 2._o 18._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mind_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n be_v fleshly_a and_o thus_o he_o exhort_v the_o ephesian_n to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n thereby_o imply_v that_o not_o only_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n be_v natural_o corrupt_v but_o 23_o c_o eph._n 4._o 23_o also_o the_o mind_n the_o 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by_o day_n again_o where_o the_o apostle_n pray_v unto_o god_n that_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v renew_v he_o plain_o intimate_v that_o they_o be_v by_o nature_n corrupt_a and_o sinful_a and_o thus_o he_o pray_v that_o the_o faithful_a thessalonian_o may_v be_v sanctify_v 23._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 23._o whole_o and_o that_o their_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o the_o ephesian_n may_v have_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o and_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n be_v in_o lighten_v they_o may_v know_v what_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o their_o call_v etc._n etc._n of_o which_o prayer_n they_o have_v great_a need_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v of_o they_o they_o together_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o gentile_n have_v their_o understanding_n 18._o eph._n 4._o 18._o darken_v be_v alienate_v 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