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paul_n say_v oâ—â—â—mselfe_n see_v thou_o be_v compass_v rout_n with_o innumerable_a remptation_n both_o within_o and_o without_o reap_v and_o gather_v from_o hence_o desire_v to_o know_v and_o humble_v thyself_o and_o acknowledge_v thyself_o for_o less_o than_o nothing_o perceave_v now_o what_o thy_o soul_n be_v how_o little_a it_o iâ—_n worth_a and_o how_o much_o reason_n it_o have_v to_o fear_v the_o speech_n or_o colloquy_n the_o speech_n or_o colloquy_n to_o end_v the_o prayer_n be_v always_o to_o be_v draw_v out_o oâ—_n the_o matter_n of_o the_o meditation_n and_o so_o we_o be_v to_o do_v in_o this_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n as_o above_o we_o have_v note_v in_o the_o fifteen_o advertisement_n the_o ii_o meditation_n of_o sin_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n shalbâ—_n like_a unto_o the_o first_o the_o composition_n of_o place_n shall_v be_v to_o see_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o understanding_n thy_o soul_n shut_v up_o &_o imprison_v in_o the_o obscure_a prison_n and_o dungeon_n of_o thy_o body_n and_o thyself_o banish_v into_o this_o vale_n of_o teareâ—_n and_o misery_n entangle_v with_o many_o snarâ—s_n of_o sin_n and_o temptation_n the_o petition_n shall_v be_v to_o ask_v of_o our_o lord_n light_n wherewith_o to_o know_v the_o grievousnes_n of_o sin_n to_o abhor_v and_o be_v wail_v it_o and_o the_o terriblenes_n of_o god_n justice_n in_o chastise_v it_o with_o everlasting_a pain_n &_o torment_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o chastisement_n which_o almighty_a god_n show_v upon_o the_o angel_n for_o one_o only_a sin_n and_o that_o only_a in_o thought_n commit_v against_o his_o divine_a majesty_n in_o matter_n of_o presumption_n and_o pride_n deprive_v they_o in_o a_o instant_n of_o that_o supreme_a and_o high_a dignity_n wherein_o he_o have_v create_v they_o &_o throw_v they_o like_o thunderbolt_n from_o the_o high_a heaven_n in_o the_o low_a hell_n without_o respect_n either_o to_o the_o beauty_n of_o their_o nature_n or_o to_o the_o greatness_n 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in_o this_o life_n be_v less_o without_o comparison_n than_o the_o pain_n due_a to_o one_o only_a sin_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v of_o a_o beautiful_a angel_n a_o most_o foul_a &_o ugly_a devil_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o this_o most_o grievous_a evil_n of_o sin_n and_o thou_o shall_v find_v it_o to_o be_v man_n 〈◊〉_d vile_a and_o abject_a creature_n who_o be_v so_o much_o oblige_v to_o serve_v and_o love_v his_o creator_n and_o lord_n for_o so_o many_o &_o so_o iunumerable_a benefit_n receive_v from_o his_o divine_a and_o most_o liberal_a hand_n to_o wiâ—_n his_o creation_n conservation_n vocation_n and_o redemption_n forget_v all_o this_o have_v only_o be_v mindful_a to_o despise_v and_o offend_v with_o his_o manifold_a sin_n his_o lord_n and_o god_n ponder_v whence_o it_o proceed_v that_o so_o vile_a a_o worm_n &_o so_o wretched_a a_o creature_n as_o thou_o be_v
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o_o child_n of_o gold_n o_o riches_n of_o heaven_n o_o joy_n of_o angel_n o_o mirror_n of_o beauty_n thou_o be_v most_o welcome_a into_o the_o world_n utter_o lose_v without_o thou_o in_o good_a time_n be_v thou_o come_v into_o this_o land_n of_o perdition_n to_o be_v a_o mean_n for_o we_o all_o to_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n ponder_n with_o how_o sweet_a and_o cheerful_a a_o countenance_n this_o bless_a infant_n will_v behold_v his_o belove_a mother_n &_o smile_v upon_o she_o will_v discover_v unto_o she_o how_o the_o immensity_n of_o god_n do_v there_o lie_v hide_v in_o so_o small_a a_o corpse_n his_o infinite_a wisdom_n inatend_a babe_n that_o can_v not_o speak_v his_o whole_a omnipotency_n in_o those_o weak_a and_o feeble_a member_n gather_v hence_o fervent_a desire_n â—o_o adore_v and_o serve_v as_o the_o bless_a virgin_n do_v this_o thy_o lord_n and_o creator_n see_v he_o debase_v &_o â—umbled_v himself_o so_o much_o for_o thou_o so_o vile_a a_o servant_n of_o he_o because_o by_o thus_o offer_v thyself_o to_o serve_v he_o body_n &_o soul_n â—nd_v with_o all_o thy_o ability_n and_o power_n he_o will_v most_o willing_o accept_v of_o this_o thy_o good_a will_n and_o give_v thou_o grace_n to_o effect_v it_o the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o joy_n devotion_n &_o â—eares_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n and_o the_o care_n &_o diligence_n wherewith_o she_o do_v perform_v wâ—atsoeâ—er_o appertain_v to_o the_o service_n of_o her_o son_n and_o lord_n she_o swath_v he_o in_o a_o poor_a yet_o clean_a and_o handsome_a swathingbande_n &_o clothes_n such_o as_o she_o have_v she_o with_o most_o tender_a love_n and_o incomparable_a joy_n embrace_v he_o she_o give_v he_o a_o thousand_o kiss_n of_o joy_n say_v my_o king_n my_o prince_n my_o love_n my_o lord_n &_o my_o god_n and_o forthwith_o lay_v he_o down_o in_o the_o manger_n ponder_v how_o this_o bless_a inâ—ant_n though_o he_o speak_v noâ—_n a_o word_n do_v notwithstanding_o from_o the_o manger_n as_o from_o out_o of_o 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than_o any_o body_n ever_o be_v transform_v it_o into_o a_o far_o more_o exâ—â—llent_a shape_n than_o it_o have_v on_o the_o mount_n â—abor_n &_o make_v it_o a_o thousand_o time_n â—â—re_o beautiful_a &_o resplendent_a than_o 〈◊〉_d sun_n and_o with_o a_o joyful_a countenance_n he_o arise_v out_o of_o the_o sepulchre_n mortal_a and_o glorious_a without_o rescue_v the_o stone_n from_o the_o place_n which_o be_v lay_v upon_o the_o sepulchre_n as_o he_o issue_v out_o of_o the_o sacred_a bowel_z of_o the_o moâ—â—_n bless_a virgin_n without_o damage_n of_o her_o integrity_n and_o purity_n out_o of_o all_o this_o thou_o may_v gaâ—_n their_o affection_n of_o thanksgiving_n 〈◊〉_d laud_n &_o praise_v to_o the_o eternal_a father_n for_o that_o he_o have_v convert_v the_o sorrow_n of_o his_o most_o bless_a son_n into_o so_o uâ—_n speakable_a joy_n &_o so_o incomparabâ—â—_n beauty_n communicate_v unto_o his_o bâ—_n die_v the_o prerogative_n of_o immortality_n &_o glory_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o 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think_v tâ—_n have_v be_v to_o the_o most_o bless_a virgâ—_n his_o mother_n to_o clear_v that_o heauâ—_n darken_v and_o overcast_v with_o sorrow_n and_o to_o dry_v the_o â—louds_n of_o tear_n froâ—_n those_o virginal_a eye_n which_o have_v weâ—_n so_o much_o &_o above_o all_o other_o have_v 〈◊〉_d thâ—_n sorrow_n and_o affliction_n of_o 〈◊〉_d passion_n &_o of_o his_o absence_n ponder_v how_o the_o bless_a vâ—â—gin_n be_v in_o her_o retirement_n not_o sleep_n but_o in_o prayer_n expect_a 〈◊〉_d new_a light_n with_o lively_a say_v and_o sure_a hope_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o â—_o son_n mediâ—ating_v those_o word_n the_o royal_a prophet_n arise_v my_o gloâ—_n arise_v my_o psalter_n and_o harp_n and_o reioâ—_n with_o thy_o music_n those_o that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o lament_v thy_o absence_n and_o if_o with_fw-mi contemplate_v his_o god_n and_o lord_n so_o far_o off_o have_v such_o a_o thirst_n &_o long_a desire_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o resurrection_n how_o great_a desire_n have_v the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n love_v he_o and_o desire_v he_o much_o more_o than_o david_n be_v so_o near_o to_o the_o time_n and_o every_o â—oment_n expect_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v again_o her_o belove_a son_n now_o glorious_a in_o his_o resurrection_n gather_v hence_o like_o affection_n &_o desire_n and_o beseech_v this_o our_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o rise_v in_o thy_o â—ule_n to_o visit_v and_o comfort_v it_o as_o he_o â—d_a his_o most_o holy_a mother_n that_o thou_o â—â—yst_v deserve_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v he_o â—_o his_o glory_n at_o the_o general_a resurreâ—ion_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o bless_a virgin_n our_o lady_n be_v in_o this_o conâ—mplation_n and_o these_o jong_a desire_n â—_o most_o holy_a son_n enter_v in_o and_o â—unifested_v himself_o unto_o she_o with_o all_o â—_o glory_n and_o brightness_n which_o his_o saâ—ed_a body_n have_v strengthen_v her_o cordial_a sight_n to_o be_v able_a to_o behold_v he_o 〈◊〉_d enjoy_v he_o ponder_v how_o great_a the_o joy_n of_o thâ—_n bless_a virgin_n be_v when_o she_o see_v thâ—_n body_n of_o her_o most_o sweet_a son_n noâ—_n now_o hang_v amiddst_n thief_n buâ—_n environ_v with_o angel_n and_o saint_n not_o recommend_v she_o from_o the_o cross_n to_o the_o belove_a disciple_n but_o himself_o give_v she_o a_o love_a kiss_n of_o peace_n not_o dissigure_v as_o he_o be_v at_o his_o death_n but_o resplendent_a &_o beautiful_a o_o hoâ—_n full_o content_a and_o satisfy_v do_v she_o reâ—_n main_n with_o this_o comfortable_a sighâ—_n how_o sweet_o do_v they_o embrace_v on_o another_o what_o tender_a speech_n &_o in_o waâ—â—_n feeling_n will_v there_o pass_v between_o those_o two_o bless_a heart_n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gathâ—â—_n desire_n to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o this_o lorâ—_n who_o be_v so_o certain_a a_o friend_n &_o so_o read_v to_o comfort_v those_o who_o suffer_v for_o hâ—_n love_n
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body_n not_o only_o to_o touch_v hiâ—_n but_o also_o to_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v he_o thy_o breast_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o our_o lorâ—_n who_o permit_v not_o himself_o to_o 〈◊〉_d touch_v by_o mary_n magdalen_n loviâ—â—â—_v he_o so_o dear_o and_o seek_v he_o earnest_o take_v thomas_n as_o we_o 〈◊〉_d be_v incredulous_a by_o the_o cold_a 〈◊〉_d frozen_a hand_n make_v it_o warm_a 〈◊〉_d cherish_v it_o and_o put_v it_o into_o bosom_n heap_v upon_o he_o so_o maâ—â—_n benefit_n ponder_n how_o that_o whatsoeâ—â—â—_n s._n thomas_n desire_v and_o ask_v 〈◊〉_d lord_n grant_v he_o as_o if_o by_o his_o liâ—uing_n some_o profit_n be_v to_o ensuâ—â—â—_n christ_n who_o love_n make_v to_o 〈◊〉_d for_o gain_n as_o his_o own_o yea_o 〈◊〉_d procure_v they_o even_o with_o his_o loss_n gather_v hence_o a_o exceed_a deâ—â—re_n to_o bear_v with_o the_o defect_n of_o thy_o brother_n &_o not_o to_o be_v slack_a nor_o weary_v with_o seek_v his_o redress_n but_o even_o leave_v thy_o own_o right_n to_o go_v unto_o he_o if_o he_o will_v not_o come_v to_o thou_o â—nd_v with_o breach_n of_o thy_o own_o will_n â—o_o condescend_v unto_o he_o perfect_o imitate_v jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n who_o alâ—eyt_n he_o be_v triumphant_a and_o glorious_a â—et_o do_v he_o not_o omit_v to_o come_v and_o do_v â—aint_a thomas_n so_o great_a and_o special_a â—avours_n and_o privilege_n and_o as_o he_o â—id_v with_o he_o so_o do_v he_o also_o daily_o â—ith_v thou_o when_o thou_o come_v to_o releave_v he_o corporal_o and_o spiritual_o â—arne_v to_o be_v grateful_a and_o serviceable_a werfore_o the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v s._n thomas_n his_o worthy_a 〈◊〉_d confession_n for_o as_o soon_o as_o he_o touch_v as_o pious_o we_o may_v believe_v â—e_v precious_a wound_n of_o his_o saviour_n have_v his_o eye_n enlighten_v with_o that_o equine_a sun_n he_o become_v so_o illumiâ—â—â—ed_v with_o the_o ray_n &_o beam_n of_o his_o equine_a light_n and_o splendour_n that_o he_o confess_v plain_o &_o clear_o the_o article_n of_o his_o resurrection_n which_o he_o have_v noâ—_n believe_v before_o ponder_v the_o love_n which_o chrisâ—â—_n our_o lord_n have_v to_o sinner_n and_o whicâ—_n himself_o show_v to_o have_v to_o this_o hiâ—_n incredulous_a and_o sinful_a apostleâ—â—_n sâ—th_v the_o sin_n of_o his_o small_a say_v waâ—_n not_o enough_o to_o make_v he_o leave_v to_o bâ—â—stow_v such_o favour_n and_o benefit_n upoâ—_n he_o as_o be_v impâ—ssible_a &_o glorious_a to_o vouchsafe_v he_o his_o divine_a hand_n 〈◊〉_d foot_n bowel_n and_o hart_n to_o touch_v anâ—_n handle_v ponder_v second_o how_o the_o apostle_n see_v himself_o so_o honour_a anâ—_n favour_v of_o our_o lord_n break_v out_o iâ—_n to_o these_o tender_a and_o devoâ—t_a word_n say_v my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n 〈◊〉_d with_o good_a reason_n he_o call_v he_o hiâ—_n and_o not_o our_o lord_n because_o he_o louâ—_n he_o so_o tender_o that_o for_o his_o good_a love_n â—e_v appear_v to_o all_o the_o apostle_n and_o forget_v as_o it_o be_v all_o the_o 〈◊〉_d upon_o he_o alone_o bestow_v the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o benefit_n to_o inflame_v he_o in_o his_o equine_a love_n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v 〈◊〉_d desire_n to_o confess_v with_o s._n thomas_n that_o jesus_n be_v thy_o lord_n and_o thy_o god_n for_o his_o love_n be_v so_o exceed_v great_a that_o â—he_n be_v ready_a to_o do_v for_o thou_o alone_o that_o which_o he_o do_v for_o saint_n thomas_n since_o that_o as_o well_o for_o thou_o as_o for_o he_o he_o deliver_v himself_o up_o to_o death_n to_o purchase_v for_o thou_o eternal_a life_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o worder_n which_o our_o lord_n say_v to_o his_o disciple_n becausâ—â—hou_fw-mi have_v see_v i_o thomas_n thou_o haâ—â—_n believe_v bless_a be_v they_o that_o have_v not_o see_v &_o have_v
and_o humble_v wherefore_o replenish_v with_o excessive_a joy_n and_o comfort_n they_o will_v say_v to_o each_o other_o ascend_v o_o lord_n ascend_v not_o to_o mount_v caluary_n to_o be_v crucify_v between_o two_o thief_n on_o a_o tree_n but_o unto_o the_o holy_a hill_n of_o zion_n iâ—_n the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n to_o be_v glorify_v between_o two_o divine_a person_n by_o the_o quyer_n of_o angel_n and_o bless_a soul_n that_o invisible_o accompany_v thou_o ascend_v o_o lord_n ascend_v to_o this_o sovereign_a court_n not_o to_o suffer_v and_o die_v â—ut_v to_o triumph_n over_o death_n itself_o &_o sin_n etc._n etc._n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v how_o well_o affliction_n endure_v for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v employ_v see_v he_o can_v and_o will_v reward_v and_o recompense_v they_o so_o large_o magnify_v and_o exalt_v above_o all_o creature_n he_o who_o humble_v himself_o and_o suffer_v more_o than_o all_o beseech_v he_o that_o since_o he_o say_v by_o saint_n john_n if_o i_o be_v exalt_v from_o the_o earth_n i_o will_v draw_v all_o thing_n to_o myself_o it_o may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o thou_o that_o thy_o mind_n and_o affection_n be_v separate_v from_o earthly_a vanity_n thou_o may_v ascend_v with_o he_o &_o his_o holy_a company_n to_o heaven_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a apostle_n after_o they_o have_v lose_v the_o sight_n oâ—_n their_o god_n and_o lord_n they_o wenâ—_v back_o to_o jerusalem_n with_o great_a joy_n because_o the_o same_o love_n that_o cause_v they_o so_o much_o to_o lament_v their_o loss_n enforce_v they_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o rejoice_v at_o his_o glorious_a triumph_n &_o entrance_n into_o that_o celestial_a country_n where_o he_o shall_v be_v receive_v of_o thosâ—_n courtier_n of_o heaven_n with_o singular_a ioâ—_a exultation_n &_o triumph_n some_o sing_a other_o playing_z on_o their_o admirable_a &_o melodious_a instrument_n ponder_v how_o different_a this_o thursday_n in_o mount_n olivet_n be_v from_o that_o friday_n in_o mount_n caluary_n there_o solitary_a here_o so_o well_o attend_v there_o nail_v on_o a_o cross_n here_o exalt_v above_o the_o cloud_n there_o cucify_v between_o two_o thief_n here_o environ_v with_o quire_n of_o angel_n there_o blaspheme_v and_o scorn_v here_o honour_v &_o renown_v final_o there_o suffe_v &_o die_v here_o reioye_v &_o triumph_v gather_v hence_o great_a comfort_n to_o see_v this_o so_o wonderful_a a_o mutation_n &_o change_n and_o rejoice_v in_o this_o day_n of_o christ_n ascension_n into_o heaven_n to_o be_v thy_o advocate_n &_o fear_v his_o come_v to_o be_v thy_o judge_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o joy_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n in_o this_o triumph_n of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v god_n be_v ascend_v in_o iubilation_n see_v the_o happy_a end_n of_o his_o travel_n ponder_v how_o much_o the_o eternal_a father_n exalt_v he_o above_o all_o who_o humble_v himself_o more_o than_o all_o give_v he_o for_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o cross_a a_o throne_n of_o majesty_n for_o the_o crown_n of_o thorn_n a_o crown_n of_o glory_n for_o the_o company_n of_o thief_n company_n of_o angel_n for_o the_o ignominy_n and_o blasphemy_n of_o man_n honour_n and_o praise_n of_o celestial_a spirit_n and_o because_o he_o descend_v first_o into_o the_o inferior_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o make_v he_o ascend_v above_o all_o the_o heaven_n in_o conclusion_n that_o nature_n whereto_o it_o be_v say_v dust_n thou_o be_v &_o into_o dust_n thou_o shall_v return_v now_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n above_o all_o the_o heaven_n gather_v hence_o how_o requisite_a it_o be_v to_o humble_v thyself_o for_o christ_n so_o to_o be_v exalt_v with_o christ_n because_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o debafe_v and_o humble_v thyself_o in_o vain_a hope_v thou_o to_o follow_v he_o in_o ascend_v &_o reign_v ¶_o after_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n to_o heaven_n it_o 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salvation_n and_o spiritual_a profit_n thou_o remain_v careless_a &_o negligent_a of_o thy_o own_o if_o when_o other_o have_v their_o mind_n and_o conversation_n with_o god_n thou_o have_v thy_o with_o man_n although_o thou_o be_v in_o company_n of_o the_o good_a and_o holy_a in_o one_o house_n and_o residence_n in_o one_o same_o religion_n this_o divine_a spirit_n will_v not_o come_v upon_o thou_o gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n and_o to_o be_v frequent_a therein_o that_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v come_v also_o upon_o thou_o as_o it_o come_v upon_o the_o apostle_n who_o with_o so_o many_o sigh_n &_o long_a desire_n expect_v its_o come_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o there_o come_v sudden_o a_o wind_n that_o fill_v the_o whole_a house_n where_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o prayer_n ponder_v first_o how_o this_o wound_n and_o cool_v air_n of_o heaven_n do_v noâ—_n leave_v any_o chamber_n room_n closet_n oâ—_n corner_n of_o that_o house_n which_o it_o do_v noâ—_n penetrate_v to_o signify_v that_o this_o quikninâ—_n spirit_n be_v offer_v &_o give_v to_o all_o meâ—_n general_o in_o whatsoever_o part_n or_o coâ—â—ner_n of_o the_o world_n they_o be_v ponder_v second_o that_o when_o thâ—_n holy_a ghost_n enter_v into_o a_o soul_n it_o fill_v all_o her_o faculty_n by_o his_o power_n with_o verity_n and_o celestial_a virtues_n not_o leave_v any_o part_n void_a or_o unfurnished_a from_o hence_n thou_o shall_v gather_v that_o if_o thou_o desire_v this_o sovereign_a spirit_n shall_v replenish_v the_o house_n of_o thy_o soul_n with_o his_o divine_a grace_n and_o gift_n thou_o must_v not_o wander_v out_o of_o it_o distract_n &_o busi_v thy_o thought_n about_o creature_n but_o remain_v settle_v and_o quiet_o repose_v therein_o employ_v she_o in_o good_a desire_n thought_n &_o work_n for_o do_v so_o this_o divine_a spirit_n will_v fill_v thou_o with_o his_o abundant_a love_n &_o grace_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v in_o form_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n upon_o all_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n that_o be_v retire_v in_o that_o house_n verify_v that_o which_o christ_n our_o lord_n say_v unto_o they_o i_o come_v to_o cast_v fire_n on_o earth_n and_o what_o will_v i_o but_o that_o it_o be_v kindle_v and_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n ponder_n that_o the_o cause_n why_o this_o lord_n come_v in_o form_n of_o 〈◊〉_d be_v that_o the_o apostle_n may_v be_v like_a unto_o burn_a torch_n which_o shall_v set_v on_o fire_n the_o whole_a world_n &_o that_o they_o may_v illuminate_v &_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n with_o this_o fire_n of_o divine_a 〈◊〉_d make_v they_o of_o wolf_n to_o become_v sheep_n of_o crow_n dove_n of_o lion_n lamb_n &_o of_o brutish_a people_n and_o infernal_a monster_n spiritual_a angella_n gather_v hence_o great_a desire_n that_o this_o fire_n will_v vouchsafe_v unto_o thou_o one_o spark_n of_o his_o â—eat_n that_o thy_o lip_n be_v purify_v as_o be_v those_o of_o the_o prophet_n thou_o may_v hence_o forward_o neither_o speak_v nor_o discourse_n of_o vain_a &_o base_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n but_o oâ—_n god_n and_o his_o praise_n endeavour_v with_o thy_o speuche_n and_o conversation_n to_o inflame_v thyself_o and_o those_o with_o who_o thou_o converse_a with_o the_o fire_n of_o thy_o divine_a love_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o albeit_o the_o discipleâ—_n which_o be_v in_o that_o chamber_n werâ—_n more_o than_o a_o hundred_o and_o all_o of_o 〈◊〉_d different_a merit_n yet_o that_o pure_a spiriâ—_n replenish_v all_o with_o his_o divine_a gift_n â—nd_v grace_n impart_v himself_o entire_o to_o every_o one_o ponder_n that_o although_o all_o be_v full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n yet_o some_o receive_v great_a grace_n &_o benefit_n than_o other_o that_o be_v
sovereign_a food_n of_o his_o sacred_a body_n and_o blood_n which_o she_o receive_v in_o the_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n that_o by_o these_o pledge_n and_o token_n of_o love_n she_o may_v know_v that_o he_o desire_v to_o be_v her_o master_n and_o spouse_n alone_o gather_v hence_o desire_v whole_o to_o yield_v thyself_o from_o this_o day_n forward_o as_o a_o espouse_v to_o such_o &_o so_o worthy_a spouse_n and_o for_o no_o affliction_n or_o tribulation_n whatsoever_o to_o abandon_v his_o friendship_n and_o sweet_a conversation_n and_o keep_v the_o word_n thou_o have_v give_v he_o beseech_v he_o to_o communicate_v unto_o thou_o some_o of_o the_o manifold_a grace_n and_o virtue_n which_o he_o have_v in_o himself_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v able_a to_o correspond_v with_o love_n to_o that_o great_a love_n he_o bear_v unto_o thou_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o christ_n our_o lord_n only_o out_o of_o his_o mere_a goodness_n have_v set_v his_o affection_n on_o thy_o soul_n deform_v &_o poor_a thou_o have_v be_v disloyal_a and_o break_a thy_o faith_n to_o he_o not_o once_o but_o a_o hundred_o time_n yet_o the_o love_n nevertheless_o which_o he_o bear_v thou_o be_v such_o that_o he_o do_v solicit_v and_o entreat_v thou_o to_o open_v he_o the_o door_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o hart_n for_o his_o desire_n be_v to_o be_v unite_v with_o thou_o ponder_v thy_o indignity_n folly_n &_o want_v of_o love_n how_o unwise_a and_o how_o much_o oversee_v thou_o have_v be_v in_o â—ot_n acknowlege_v this_o divine_a spouse_n &_o as_o a_o adulteress_n have_v be_v disloyal_a unto_o he_o have_v so_o often_o cast_v thy_o â—ies_n and_o affection_n on_o base_a and_o deform_a slave_n yet_o the_o bounty_n of_o this_o our_o lord_n be_v such_o that_o albeit_o thou_o deserve_v a_o thousand_o hell_n he_o pardon_v thou_o invit_v and_o intreat_v thou_o to_o return_v as_o a_o fugitive_n to_o his_o house_n &_o fall_v on_o thy_o neck_n as_o on_o the_o prodigal_a son_n receive_v love_o entertain_v and_o cherish_v thou_o honour_v thou_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o virtue_n gather_v from_o hence_o desire_v to_o enter_v into_o his_o house_n purpose_v rather_o to_o die_v a_o thousand_o death_n then_o to_o forsake_v such_o a_o lord_n such_o a_o father_n &_o such_o a_o spouse_n beseech_v he_o to_o give_v thou_o his_o grace_n hence_o forward_o to_o keep_v thy_o promise_a fidelity_n unto_o he_o commend_v thy_o soul_n &_o all_o the_o power_n thereof_o unto_o he_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v no_o more_o thou_o but_o he_o who_o have_v take_v thou_o for_o espouse_v say_v with_o she_o i_o have_v find_v he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v i_o hold_v he_o neither_o will_v i_o let_v he_o go_v the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o great_a the_o dignity_n &_o honour_n have_v be_v in_o which_o thy_o spouse_n have_v place_v thou_o since_o not_o regard_v what_o thou_o deserve_v nor_o thy_o slender_a fidelity_n he_o gracious_o give_v thou_o his_o hand_n &_o ring_n of_o his_o hart_n that_o henceforward_o thou_o may_v account_v receive_v &_o enjoy_v he_o as_o thou_o with_o pledge_n of_o so_o great_a love_n ponder_v how_o great_a reckon_n thou_o be_v to_o make_v of_o thy_o soul_n since_o god_n esteem_v so_o much_o thereof_o that_o he_o give_v himself_o &_o all_o thing_n else_o to_o espouse_v himself_o with_o she_o notwithstanding_o her_o deformity_n and_o misery_n and_o such_o be_v his_o love_n and_o mercy_n that_o he_o hathfull_a often_o set_v his_o affection_n &_o be_v enamour_v with_o soul_n slave_n to_o make_v they_o his_o beautiful_a daughter_n which_o he_o have_v buy_v not_o with_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n but_o with_o sorrow_n &_o torment_n which_o be_v the_o coin_n of_o the_o crosse._n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v desire_n to_o offer_v up_o thy_o hart_n and_o will_n to_o such_o a_o lord_n so_o to_o be_v no_o long_o thou_o own_o but_z his_o who_o have_v buy_v thou_o with_o his_o precious_a blood_n and_o take_v thou_o for_o his_o espouse_v beseech_v he_o to_o grant_v thou_o his_o grace_n that_o thou_o may_v observe_v fidelity_n and_o loyalty_n towards_o he_o and_o that_o see_v hitherto_o thou_o have_v be_v barren_a thou_o may_v from_o hence_o forward_o begin_v with_o his_o grace_n to_o yield_v fruit_n of_o benediction_n with_o holy_a desire_n word_n &_o deed_n finis_fw-la the_o table_n the_o introduction_n contain_v xvi_o advertisement_n show_v the_o use_n of_o the_o meditation_n follow_v the_o first_o book_n the_o 1._o meditation_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o ourselves_o pag._n 68_o the_o 2._o medit._n of_o sin_n pag._n 76._o the_o 3._o meditat._n of_o death_n pag._n 83._o the_o 4._o meditat._n of_o the_o particular_a judgemeut_n pag._n 89._o the_o 5._o medit._n of_o the_o body_n after_o our_o death_n pag._n 96._o the_o 6._o medit._n of_o the_o general_a judgement_n pag._n 102._o the_o 7._o medit._n of_o hell_n pag._n 109._o the_o 8._o medit._n of_o the_o glory_n of_o heaven_n pag._n 116._o the_o second_o book_n the_o 1._o meditation_n of_o the_o couception_n of_o our_o b._n lady_n pag._n 109._o the_o 2._o medit._n of_o the_o nativity_n of_o 〈…〉_z the_o 3._o medit._n of_o the_o betrthe_v of_o the_o b._n virgin_n to_o s._n joseph_n p._n 144._o the_o 4._o medit._n of_o the_o annunciation_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n pag._n 152._o the_o 5._o medit._n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n visitation_n of_o s._n elizabeth_n pag._n 160._o the_o 6._o medit._n of_o the_o revelation_n thereof_o make_v to_o s._n joseph_n pag_n 167._o the_o 7._o medit._n of_o the_o expectation_n of_o our_o b._n lady_n her_o delivery_n pag._n 175._o the_o 8._o medit_n of_o our_o b._n lady_n journey_n from_o nazareth_n to_o bethleem_n pag._n 180_o the_o 9_o medit._n of_o the_o nativity_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o bethleem_n pag._n 186._o the_o 10._o medit._n of_o the_o joy_n which_o the_o angel_n and_o man_n have_v thereat_o pag._n 194._o the_o 11._o medit._n of_o the_o circumcision_n and_o of_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n pag._n 201._o the_o 12._o medit._n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o three_o king_n &_o of_o their_o gift_n p._n 208_o the_o 13._o medit._n of_o the_o purification_n of_o our_o b._n lady_n pag._n 215._o the_o 14._o medit._n of_o the_o fly_n into_o egypt_n pag._n 222._o the_o 15._o medit._n of_o the_o murder_n of_o the_o holy_a innocent_n pag._n 229._o the_o 16._o medit._n how_o the_o child_n jesus_n remain_v in_o jerusalem_n pag._n 235._o the_o 17._o medit._n of_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n till_o he_o be_v thirty_o year_n of_o age_n pag._n 241._o the_o 18._o medit._n of_o the_o baptism_n of_o our_o saviour_n pag._n 247._o the_o 19_o medit._n of_o the_o temptation_n of_o our_o lord_n in_o the_o desert_n pag._n 253._o the_o 20._o medit._n of_o the_o vocation_n and_o election_n of_o the_o apostle_n p._n 259._o the_o 21._o medit._n of_o the_o miracle_n at_o the_o marriage_n in_o cana_n of_o galilee_n pag._n 265._o the_o 22._o medit._n of_o the_o eight_o beatitude_n pag._n 271._o the_o 23._o medit._n of_o the_o tempest_n at_o the_o sea_n pag._n 283._o the_o 24._o medit._n how_o christ_n onr_n lord_n wâ—lked_v on_o the_o sea_n pag._n 289._o the_o 25._o medit._n of_o the_o conucrsion_n of_o s._n mary_n magdalen_n pag._n 294._o the_o 26._o medit._n of_o the_o miracle_n of_o the_o five_o loaf_n pag._n 300._o the_o 27._o medit._n of_o the_o transfiguration_n of_o our_o lord_n pag._n 306._o the_o 28._o medit._n of_o the_o raise_n of_o lazarus_n pag._n 312._o the_o 29._o medit._n of_o the_o entrance_n of_o christ_n into_o jerusalem_n upon_o palme-sunday_n pag._n 317._o the_o 30._o medit._n of_o the_o supper_n which_o christ_n make_v with_o his_o disciple_n pag._n 322._o the_o 31._o medit._n of_o wash_v the_o apostle_n foot_n pag._n 328._o the_o 32._o medit._n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o most_o b._n sacrament_n pag._n 335._o the_o 33._o medit._n of_o our_o lord_n prayer_n in_o the_o garden_n &_o agony_n there_o p._n 341._o the_o 34._o medit._n of_o the_o apparition_n of_o the_o angel_n &_o the_o sweat_a of_o blood_n p._n 346._o the_o 35._o medit._n of_o the_o come_n of_o judas_n to_o betray_v he_o pag._n 351._o the_o 36._o medit._n how_o christ_n our_o lord_n be_v apprehend_v pag._n 336._o the_o 37._o medit._n how_o christ_n our_o lord_n be_v present_v before_o annas_n the_o high_a priest_n pag._n 361._o the_o 38._o medit._n of_o the_o blow_n give_v he_o and_o his_o send_n unto_o cayphas_n pag._n 367._o the_o 39_o medit._n of_o the_o denial_n of_o s._n peter_n pag._n 372._o the_o 40._o medit._n what_o happen_v to_o christ_n in_o caiphas_n his_o house_n pag._n 783._o the_o 41._o medit._n of_o christ_n presentation_n before_o pilate_n pag._n 384._o the_o 42._o med._n of_o the_o presentation_n of_o christ_n before_o herod_n pag._n 389._o the_o 43._o medit._n how_o barrabas_n be_v prefer_v before_o christ._n pag._n 394._o the_o 44._o medit._n of_o the_o stripe_n which_o our_o lord_n receive_v at_o the_o pillar_n p._n 399._o the_o 45._o medit._n of_o the_o purple_a garment_n and_o crown_n of_o thorn_n pag._n 404._o the_o 46._o medit._n of_o the_o word_n ecce_fw-la homo_fw-la pag._n 409._o the_o 47._o medit._n how_o our_o b._n saviour_n carry_v his_o crosse._n pag._n 416._o the_o 48._o medit._n how_o our_o saviour_n be_v crucify_v pag._n 422._o the_o 49._o medit._n of_o the_o seven_o word_n christ_n speak_v on_o the_o crosse._n p._n 428._o the_o 50._o medit._n of_o his_o take_n down_o from_o the_o cross_n &_o burial_n pag._n 438._o the_o three_o book_n the_o 1._o meditat._n how_o our_o lord_n descend_v into_o limbo_n &_o of_o his_o glorious_a resurrection_n pag._n 446._o the_o 2._o meditat._n of_o our_o saviour_n apparition_n unto_o his_o b._n mother_n pag._n 452._o the_o 3._o med._n of_o the_o apparition_n of_o christ_n to_o saint_n mary_n magdalen_n pag._n 458._o the_o 4._o medit._n of_o christ_n his_o apparition_n to_o the_o apostle_n s_o peter_n pag._n 465._o the_o 5._o medit._n of_o christ_n his_o apparition_n unto_o the_o disciple_n at_o emaus_n pag._n 470._o the_o 6._o medit._n of_o his_o apparition_n to_o the_o apostle_n upon_o easter_n day_n pag._n 475_o the_o 7._o medit._n of_o his_o apparition_n s._n thomas_n be_v present_a pag._n 481._o the_o 8._o medit._n of_o his_o apparition_n to_o his_o apostle_n upon_o ascension_n day_n pag._n 486._o the_o 9_o medit._n of_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n pag._n 491._o the_o 10._o medit._n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n pag._n 497._o the_o 11._o medit._n of_o the_o death_n of_o our_o most_o b._n lady_n pag._n 502._o the_o 12._o medit._n of_o the_o assumption_n &_o coronation_n of_o our_o b._n lady_n pag._n 509._o meditation_n before_o communion_n the_o 1._o medit._n of_o eeare_n pag._n 519._o the_o 2._o medit._n of_o love._n pag._n 524._o meditation_n after_o communion_n the_o 1._o medit._n how_o christ_n be_v a_o physician_n pag._n 533._o med._n 2._o how_o he_o be_v fire_n pag._n 537._o medit._fw-la 3_o how_o christ_n be_v food_n p._n 541._o medit._fw-la 4._o how_o christ_n be_v riâ—h_n p._n 545._o medit._fw-la 5._o how_o he_o be_v a_o pastor_n p._n 549._o medit._fw-la 6._o how_o he_o be_v a_o spouse_n p._n 553._o finis_fw-la
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of_o patience_n and_o the_o love_n â—f_n god_n hereof_o the_o passion_n and_o reâ—ection_n of_o christ_n will_v taste_v be_v every_o where_o full_a of_o motive_n for_o the_o one_o 〈◊〉_d incitement_n to_o the_o other_o if_o of_o poâ—â—erty_n and_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n â—nd_v so_o of_o all_o the_o rest_n the_o most_o holy_a â—fe_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n will_v afford_v we_o â—atter_n for_o our_o spiritual_a gust_n in_o each_o â—ne_n abundant_o but_o let_v we_o see_v the_o â—ractise_n of_o this_o declare_v it_o by_o some_o â—ew_a example_n put_v the_o case_n we_o meditate_v upon_o â—ome_o part_n of_o the_o passion_n and_o pain_n â—f_v our_o saviour_n &_o will_v draw_v therâ—ut_o desire_n and_o affection_n of_o joy_n and_o spiritual_a gladness_n consider_v to_o this_o â—nd_n and_o reflect_v upon_o the_o exceed_a â—reat_a glory_n and_o praise_v which_o through_o â—â—ese_n pain_n and_o ignominy_n do_v arise_v unto_o god_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o the_o 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the_o point_n or_o point_n of_o the_o exercise_n the_o examen_fw-la of_o our_o conscience_n the_o examen_fw-la of_o our_o conscience_n that_o it_o may_v be_v do_v well_o must_v consist_v in_o the_o five_o point_n follow_v here_o brief_o declare_v the_o first_o 〈◊〉_d to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o almighty_a â—od_n for_o the_o benefit_n receive_v at_o his_o â—ost_o liberal_a hand_n to_o wit_n for_o that_o he_o â—ath_v create_v redeem_v and_o conserve_v we_o and_o have_v make_v we_o christian_n â—nd_v chief_o for_o those_o which_o he_o have_v â—one_n unto_o we_o in_o particular_a for_o which_o 〈◊〉_d owe_v unto_o such_o a_o most_o liberal_a â—ord_n special_a gratitiude_n the_o second_o be_v to_o ask_v of_o his_o diâ—â—ne_a majesty_n light_v &_o grace_n to_o know_v 〈◊〉_d amend_v the_o fault_n commit_v against_o he_o that_o day_n the_o three_o be_v to_o bethink_v our_o â—â—â—ues_n &_o diligent_o to_o examine_v from_o â—â—ure_n to_o hour_n since_o the_o morning_n 〈◊〉_d do_v rise_v until_o that_o present_a time_n 〈◊〉_d our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n â—hat_n we_o have_v do_v speak_v or_o have_v â—â—â—ssed_v in_o our_o mind_n the_o four_o be_v to_o render_v hearty_a â—ankes_n unto_o god_n our_o lord_n for_o all_o 〈◊〉_d good_a which_o we_o shall_v perceive_v to_o â—ue_v do_v not_o attribute_v unto_o our_o â—â—â—ues_n be_v so_o bad_a as_o we_o be_v any_o â—â—od_a thing_n of_o those_o which_o we_o have_v one_o but_o unto_o god_n who_o move_v we_o to_o do_v they_o the_o five_o and_o last_o be_v to_o be_v sorry_a with_o all_o our_o hart_n for_o the_o offence_n we_o shall_v discover_v in_o ourselves_o commit_v against_o so_o good_a a_o lord_n crave_v pardon_n for_o they_o and_o so_o final_o firm_o propose_v through_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o divine_a grace_n to_o amend_v let_v we_o repeat_v this_o act_n of_o contrition_n to_o obtain_v pardon_n for_o our_o sin_n o_o my_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n true_a goâ—_n and_o man_n my_o creator_n and_o redeemer_n thou_o be_v who_o thou_o be_v &_o for_o that_o i_o love_v thou_o above_o all_o thing_n i_o be_o sorry_a with_o all_o my_o hart_n that_o i_o have_v offend_v thou_o and_o here_o i_o firm_o purpose_v never_o to_o sin_v any_o more_o &_o to_o avoid_v all_o occasion_n of_o offend_v thou_o as_o also_o purpose_n to_o confess_v and_o fulfil_v the_o penance_n enjoin_v mâ—_n for_o the_o same_o and_o in_o satisfaction_n therâ—_n of_o i_o offer_v up_o unto_o thou_o thou_o ow_v sacred_a passion_n the_o merit_n of_o thy_o 〈◊〉_d mother_n the_o virgin_n mary_n &_o of_o all_o thâ—_n saint_n and_o all_o my_o work_n labour_n and_o pain_n yea_o and_o my_o whole_a life_n and_o i_o trust_v in_o thy_o infinite_a goodness_n 〈◊〉_d mercy_n that_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o moâ—â—_n precious_a blood_n and_o passion_n thou_o â—ilt_v forgive_v i_o all_o my_o sin_n and_o â—estow_v upon_o i_o such_o plenty_n of_o thy_o â—race_n as_o there_o with_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o â—â—ead_v a_o holy_a life_n and_o perfect_o to_o serve_v â—hee_o unto_o the_o end_n thus_o we_o be_v to_o make_v our_o examan_n with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n every_o â—ight_n the_o good_a and_o manifold_a fruit_n â—hereof_o be_v such_o and_o so_o admirable_a â—â—at_o they_o can_v be_v worthy_o declare_v for_o by_o this_o examen_fw-la we_o cut_v off_o â—ll_o culpable_a ignorance_n and_o free_a our_o â—elues_n from_o hide_a sin_n which_o thence_o â—o_o arise_v and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o â—o_o know_v the_o truth_n the_o which_o alâ—â—igty_n god_n do_v also_o the_o rather_o disclose_v unto_o us._n by_o this_o examen_fw-la we_o fulfil_v those_o commandment_n and_o counsel_n of_o christ_n so_o earnest_o and_o â—ften_o repeat_v by_o he_o in_o the_o gospel_n â—aying_v watch_n and_o pray_v because_o you_o â—now_v not_o the_o day_n and_o hour_n of_o your_o â—â—eath_n nor_o of_o your_o judgement_n be_v you_o â—eady_o for_o that_o what_o hour_n you_o â—hinke_v not_o the_o son_n of_o man_n will_v â—ome_o to_o call_v you_o unto_o 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shall_v he_o alâ—ayes_o remain_v imperfect_a as_o a_o scholar_n that_o will_v pass_v to_o high_a study_n not_o have_v ground_v himself_o sufficient_o in_o the_o low_a school_n and_o mount_v up_o unto_o the_o last_o not_o have_v pass_v the_o first_o degree_n the_o way_n therefore_o to_o obtain_v this_o good_a must_v be_v by_o go_v first_o the_o purgative_n way_n which_o may_v be_v declare_v as_o follow_v the_o purgative_a way_n we_o call_v that_o the_o purgative_n way_n which_o do_v purge_v and_o purify_v our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n from_o vice_n &_o sin_n and_o do_v replenish_v and_o fill_v the_o same_o with_o that_o purity_n and_o cleanes_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o enter_v into_o the_o celestial_a jerusalem_n whither_o as_o s._n john_n say_v no_o pollute_a thing_n shall_v enter_v but_o who_o through_o his_o manifold_a
have_v be_v so_o bold_a as_o to_o offend_v the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o thy_o creator_n before_o who_o the_o most_o high_a saint_n do_v tremble_v and_o thou_o shall_v find_v that_o it_o be_v thy_o presumption_n and_o pride_n and_o want_v of_o humility_n which_o make_v thou_o to_o stumble_v &_o fall_v not_o permit_v thou_o to_o understand_v that_o to_o sin_n be_v worse_a than_o not_o to_o be_v at_o all_o and_o that_o it_o have_v be_v better_a not_o to_o have_v be_v bear_v then_o to_o have_v sin_v as_o our_o saviour_n say_v speak_v of_o judas_n for_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o there_o be_v no_o place_n so_o base_a &_o contemptible_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n among_o either_o thing_n create_v or_o not_o create_v as_o be_v man_n who_o be_v in_o mortal_a sin_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n 〈◊〉_d be_v despise_v and_o contemn_v of_o man_n for_o that_o with_o thy_o sin_n thou_o have_v dishonour_v and_o contemn_v almighty_a god_n and_o do_v sharp_a penance_n foâ—_n they_o 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that_o he_o who_o commit_v it_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o he_o â—s_a s._n paul_n say_v do_v crucify_v again_o â—â—e_z son_n of_o god_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o innumerable_a soul_n 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v now_o burn_v in_o hell_n for_o one_o only_a sin_n which_o they_o commit_v where_o ponder_v first_o how_o all_o those_o damn_a soul_n be_v man_n aâ—_n thou_o be_v and_o many_o of_o they_o christian_n and_o be_v perhaps_o sometime_o high_o in_o the_o favour_n of_o almighty_a god_n but_o by_o little_a &_o little_o they_o greâ—_n careless_a and_o come_v to_o fall_v into_o thaâ—_n miserable_a estate_n &_o by_o the_o just_a judgment_n of_o god_n death_n overtake_v thâ—â—_n therein_o and_o so_o be_v they_o most_o just_o condemn_v for_o all_o eternity_n second_o with_o how_o much_o more_o reason_n thou_o deserve_v to_o be_v iâ—_n hell_n as_o those_o soul_n be_v for_o have_v offend_v god_n in_o that_o very_a kind_a oâ—_n sin_n not_o once_o but_o many_o time_n &_o how_o just_a reason_n there_o be_v that_o death_n shall_v have_v catch_v thou_o in_o commit_v the_o first_o sin_n and_o that_o god_n shall_v have_v give_v theâ—_n no_o time_n oâ—_n repentance_n hence_o thou_o shall_v gather_v desirâ—â—_n and_o affection_n of_o love_n and_o gratitude_n towards_o almighty_a god_n for_o the_o favour_n and_o benefit_n do_v unto_o thou_o in_o deliver_v thou_o from_o the_o dangâ—â—_n before_o thou_o do_v fall_v into_o it_o alâ—â—_n fervent_a desire_n of_o do_v satisfaction_n for_o thy_o offence_n in_o this_o life_n lament_v and_o bewail_v they_o the_o iii_o meditation_n of_o death_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n as_o before_o the_o composition_n of_o place_n shall_v be_v to_o imagine_v the_o king_n of_o heaven_n seat_v on_o his_o royal_a throne_n dispatch_v thence_o his_o judge_n sergeant_n apparitor_n and_o other_o his_o officer_n to_o deprive_v of_o their_o life_n all_o those_o that_o be_v to_o die_v suppose_v that_o the_o last_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n be_v now_o come_v and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o last_o hour_n thereof_o and_o that_o thou_o prepare_v thyself_o for_o the_o final_a account_n the_o petition_n shall_v be_v to_o beseech_v our_o loâ—d_n to_o open_v the_o eye_n of_o thy_o soul_n give_v thou_o grace_n to_o liâ—e_z so_o now_o as_o thou_o will_v then_o wiâ—h_o thou_o have_v live_v &_o so_o compose_v and_o order_v now_o thy_o disorder_a life_n that_o thou_o may_v die_v a_o happy_a death_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o doubtful_a and_o uncertain_a this_o day_n and_o hour_n of_o thy_o death_n be_v so_o that_o thou_o neither_o know_v when_o nor_o in_o what_o manneâ—_n it_o will_v attach_v thou_o for_o that_o ordinary_o when_o a_o man_n be_v most_o careless_a and_o think_v least_o thereof_o it_o than_o come_v the_o divine_a providence_n so_o ordain_v to_o oblige_v thou_o to_o be_v always_o watchful_a expect_v this_o day_n and_o fear_v this_o hour_n for_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o uncertain_a than_o thaâ—_n hour_n so_o thou_o must_v believe_v that_o nothing_o be_v more_o certain_a then_o that_o after_o health_n follow_v sickness_n &_o afâ—er_v life_n ensue_v death_n ponder_n how_o this_o verity_n be_v most_o sure_a and_o undoubted_a yet_o thoâ—_n live_v nevertheless_o with_o so_o great_a carelessness_n and_o negligence_n not_o prepare_v for_o death_n which_o daily_o do_v threaâ—en_v thou_o and_o move_v here_o in_o thyself_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o live_v well_o to_o day_n as_o one_o that_o be_v to_o die_v to_o morrow_n for_o the_o day_n wiil_n â—ome_v and_o that_o very_o quick_o wherein_o thou_o shall_v line_v to_o â—ee_n the_o morning_n but_o not_o the_o evening_n or_o the_o evening_n but_o not_o the_o morning_n and_o order_v thy_o life_n from_o this_o day_n forward_o in_o manner_n as_o thou_o will_v wish_v to_o have_v live_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o thy_o death_n and_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o that_o death_n shall_v seize_v upon_o thou_o in_o the_o state_n in_o which_o now_o thou_o stand_v procure_v forth_o with_o to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o good_a to_o live_v in_o that_o state_n wherein_o thou_o will_v not_o die_v the_o 2._o point_v to_o consider_v of_o what_o importance_n it_o be_v as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v to_o have_v always_o in_o mind_n the_o presence_n of_o death_n thereby_o not_o to_o sin_n for_o ever_o for_o thou_o be_v very_o unwise_a if_o in_o a_o business_n of_o so_o great_a consequence_n â—nd_v importance_n as_o be_v always_o to_o walk_v prepare_v and_o arm_a witâ—_n his_o â—oly_a and_o wholesome_a remembrance_n â—hou_fw-mi will_v so_o much_o forget_v thy_o selâ—â—s_n to_o defer_v it_o to_o the_o very_a point_n and_o instant_n of_o thy_o death_n not_o know_v how_o or_o in_o what_o manner_n thou_o aâ—t_v to_o die_v whether_o sudden_o or_o by_o some_o â—tone_n throw_v at_o randoâ—_n or_o by_o a_o tile_n of_o a_o house_n fall_v down_o upon_o thou_o by_o sword_n fire_n or_o water_n for_o doubtless_o thou_o be_v not_o certain_a whether_o 〈◊〉_d sudden_a and_o violent_a death_n will_v befall_v thou_o as_o it_o have_v befall_v many_o othersâ—_n ponder_n that_o every_o sinner_n whosoever_o do_v deserve_v to_o be_v chastise_v with_o this_o sudden_a death_n and_o to_o perish_v and_o die_v therein_o as_o very_o many_o have_v do_v see_v therefore_o thou_o aâ—â—_n so_o great_a a_o sinner_n how_o do_v thou_o noâ—_n tremble_v to_o be_v but_o one_o hour_n in_o mortal_a sin_n why_o be_v thou_o not_o careful_a how_o death_n may_v find_v thou_o well_o or_o ill_o prepare_v that_o be_v in_o mortal_a sin_n or_o in_o the_o grace_n &_o favour_n of_o almighty_a god_n hence_o raise_v in_o thyself_o a_o earnest_a desire_n with_o a_o firm_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n to_o do_v so_o and_o not_o to_o be_v sâ—_n careless_a as_o hitherto_o thou_o have_v beeâ—_n in_o
will_v say_v see_v for_o your_o sake_n i_o receive_v these_o wound_n and_o have_v invite_v you_o with_o pardon_n and_o you_o have_v not_o accept_v thereof_o refuse_v to_o receive_v i_o therefore_o depart_v from_o out_o of_o my_o sight_n but_o whither_o o_o saviour_n do_v thou_o â—ast_v they_o to_o the_o everlasting_a torment_n of_o hell_n hence_o thou_o may_v perceive_v how_o much_o it_o behoove_v thou_o to_o reâ—ard_v how_o thou_o live_v and_o with_o what_o â—are_n and_o vigilancy_n thou_o be_v to_o watch_v â—oer_fw-mi thy_o selâ—e_n at_o all_o time_n see_v all_o â—hy_a work_n both_o thy_o good_a &_o bad_a â—re_n to_o be_v strict_o examine_v and_o judge_v the_o vii_o meditation_n of_o hell_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n shall_v be_v as_o before_o the_o composition_n of_o place_n shall_v be_v to_o imagine_v in_o â—he_n harâ—_n or_o centre_n of_o the_o earth_n a_o huge_a â—it_n and_o most_o dark_a cave_n full_a of_o terrible_a fire_n where_o near_o at_o hand_n thou_o â—ayst_v behold_v what_o pass_v amongsâ—â—hose_v innumerable_a soul_n which_o be_v â—here_o torment_v by_o the_o devil_n the_o petition_n shall_v be_v to_o beseech_v our_o saviour_n that_o he_o will_v enkindle_v in_o thy_o soul_n a_o great_a fear_n and_o horror_n of_o everlasting_a pain_n that_o thou_o may_v escape_v so_o hideous_a and_o so_o terrible_a a_o place_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o dreadfullnes_n of_o this_o pit_n and_o dungeon_n of_o hell_n which_o be_v all_o obscure_a &_o full_a of_o darkness_n whither_o never_o entrâ—â—eth_v any_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o the_o fire_n which_o be_v there_o give_v no_o light_n at_o all_o but_o only_o such_o as_o serve_v for_o the_o great_a pain_n and_o torment_v of_o those_o who_o there_o doâ—_n suffer_v be_v swallow_v up_o and_o plunge_v in_o most_o grievous_a pain_n &_o torment_n ponder_n how_o if_o thou_o can_v not_o for_o the_o space_n of_o one_o only_a hour_n endure_v the_o darkness_n of_o a_o dungeon_n if_o thou_o dare_v not_o touch_v for_o a_o little_a while_o the_o light_a fire_n of_o a_o burn_a candle_n how_o shall_v thou_o be_v able_a to_o lie_v in_o a_o bed_n of_o perpetual_a flame_n shut_v up_o and_o compass_v round_o about_o with_o those_o firebrand_n of_o hell_n both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o that_o for_o all_o eternity_n gather_v hence_o how_o great_a the_o malice_n and_o hey_n nousnes_n of_o one_o only_a mortal_a sin_n be_v for_o which_o almighty_a god_n be_v so_o merciful_a as_o he_o be_v do_v punish_v so_o many_o soul_n with_o so_o grievous_a torment_n because_o they_o refuse_v to_o suffer_v something_o in_o this_o life_n for_o their_o sin_n hazard_v thereby_o themselves_o to_o sustain_v so_o long_o and_o grievous_a pain_n in_o so_o unfortunate_a &_o accurse_a place_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o company_n which_o these_o damn_a soul_n shall_v have_v in_o that_o hideous_a dungeon_n for_o though_o they_o have_v be_v emperor_n king_n &_o lord_n of_o the_o world_n yet_o shall_v not_o any_o one_o friend_n of_o they_o now_o bewail_v or_o lament_v this_o their_o miserable_a estate_n not_o any_o one_o be_v find_v to_o comfort_v they_o not_o any_o vassal_n or_o faithful_a servant_n to_o attend_v upon_o they_o but_o their_o mortal_a enemy_n abhor_v detest_a and_o rage_v against_o they_o full_a of_o wrath_n impatience_n and_o envy_n all_o these_o thing_n shall_v cause_v new_a torment_n and_o pain_n unto_o they_o the_o which_o shall_v be_v also_o much_o augment_v and_o increase_v with_o the_o horrible_a sight_n of_o the_o diâ—ells_v themselves_o ponder_n what_o a_o torment_n it_o will_v be_v unto_o they_o to_o live_v or_o rather_o more_o true_o to_o die_v among_o such_o cruel_a enemy_n which_o long_o to_o drink_v their_o very_a blood_n how_o much_o more_o excessive_a will_v their_o pain_n and_o grief_n be_v when_o they_o shall_v perceive_v with_o how_o small_a and_o short_a labour_n they_o may_v have_v escape_v so_o long_o and_o so_o intolerable_a torment_n which_o now_o they_o must_v abide_v without_o all_o hope_n of_o the_o least_o refresh_v or_o cease_v and_o in_o comparison_n whereof_o the_o torment_n and_o pain_n of_o this_o life_n seem_v rather_o paint_v then_o true_a torment_n indeed_o gather_v hence_o a_o great_a fear_n of_o provoke_v and_o enkindle_n god_n wrath_n against_o thou_o and_o desire_v to_o establishâ—friendship_n in_o his_o love_n &_o charityâ—_n love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n &_o maintain_v true_a peace_n with_o all_o man_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o the_o wicked_a company_n of_o so_o many_o reprobate_a &_o damneâ—_n person_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o grievousnesse_n of_o pain_n of_o the_o sense_n wherewith_o the_o damn_a shall_v be_v torment_v for_o as_o the_o sinner_n have_v offend_v god_n by_o all_o his_o sense_n so_o shall_v he_o be_v punish_v in_o â—hem_n all_o ponder_n how_o the_o carnal_a and_o dishonest_a eye_n shall_v be_v torment_v with_o horrible_a and_o dreadful_a shape_n and_o vision_n the_o ear_n with_o woeful_a lamenâ—ings_n howl_n and_o blaphemy_n against_o god_n '_o and_o his_o saint_n the_o smell_a with_o the_o intolerable_a stench_n that_o shall_v proceed_v from_o the_o place_n itself_o &_o from_o the_o body_n of_o the_o damâ—ed_n a_o torment_n not_o possible_a to_o be_v endure_v the_o taste_n with_o gall_n and_o such_o â—â—ke_v better_a drink_n which_o shall_v be_v giâ—en_v they_o final_o they_o shall_v have_v â—eaped_v upon_o they_o all_o manner_n of_o â—aynes_n &_o torment_n as_o of_o the_o head_n â—he_v stomach_n the_o side_n the_o hart_n and_o 〈◊〉_d other_o grief_n whatsoever_o be_v wont_a 〈◊〉_d torment_v we_o here_o in_o this_o life_n and_o beside_o this_o upon_o every_o â—he_n of_o the_o damn_a â—halbe_n inflict_v there_o particuy_a punishment_n conâ—â—ary_a to_o the_o vice_n whereunto_o they_o â—ave_n themselves_o in_o their_o life_n time_n â—he_v glutton_n shall_v be_v torment_v with_o hunger_n more_o than_o dog_n the_o drunkard_n with_o unsatiable_a thirst_n thosâ—_n that_o be_v over_o curious_a in_o trim_v and_o set_v themselves_o forth_o in_o â—ilkes_n fine_a linen_n &_o gallantry_n shall_v there_o be_v clothe_v from_o top_n to_o toe_n in_o fry_a pitch_n and_o brimstome_n which_o shall_v intolerable_o torment_v but_o not_o consume_v they_o hence_o it_o iâ—_n good_a thou_o raise_v iâ—_n thyself_o â—_o great_a courage_n and_o vigour_n of_o mind_n to_o contemn_v all_o the_o pleasure_n &_o delight_n of_o this_o life_n see_v they_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o these_o torment_n stand_v in_o fear_n of_o that_o sentence_n which_o say_v as_o much_o as_o he_o have_v glory_v himself_o and_o have_v be_v in_o delicacy_n so_o much_o give_v he_o torment_v and_o mourning_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o the_o pain_n whereof_o we_o have_v hitherto_o speak_v iâ—_n not_o the_o most_o terrible_a of_o those_o whicâ—_n the_o damn_a be_v to_o sustain_v for_o there_o be_v another_o without_o comparison_n great_a which_o divine_v call_v of_o loss_n and_o consist_v iâ—_n be_v banish_v for_o ever_o from_o the_o sight_n of_o almighty_a god_n ponder_n how_o that_o this_o pain_n alone_o shall_v torment_v the_o soul_n more_o than_o all_o the_o rest_n together_o do_v torment_v the_o body_n of_o the_o damn_a for_o since_o god_n be_v a_o infinite_a good_a and_o thâ—_n great_a of_o all_o good_n it_o be_v manifest_a that_o to_o be_v deprive_v for_o ever_o thereof_o be_v a_o infinite_a evil_n and_o great_a of_o all_o evil_n and_o so_o every_o one_o shalâ—_n cursâ—_n his_o unhappy_a state_n and_o misfortunate_a birth_n gnaw_v and_o pull_v in_o piece_n this_o own_o flesh_n and_o rent_v his_o very_a â—bowells_n â—nd_v rage_v with_o fury_n and_o â—ancour_n shall_v turn_v himself_o â—gainst_a almighty_a god_n not_o cease_v to_o kirsen_v blaspheme_v his_o holy_a namâ—_n because_o he_o torment_v he_o and_o by_o hiâ—_n supreme_a power_n and_o authority_n detain_v he_o plunge_v and_o overwhelm_v in_o that_o bottomless_a pit_n of_o fire_n enclose_v and_o shut_v up_o on_o every_o side_n and_o â—his_v not_o for_o one_o day_n month_n or_o year_n â—r_o age_n only_o but_o for_o all_o eternity_n here_o mau_v thou_o move_v in_o thy_o â—elfe_n a_o great_a affection_n &_o desire_v to_o fearâ—_n god_n and_o abhor_v thy_o sin_n for_o by_o â—hem_fw-mi thou_o have_v deserve_v already_o tâ—_n 〈◊〉_d cast_v into_o these_o most_o grievous_a painâ—_n of_o hell_n where_o many_o other_o be_v for_o few_o and_o light_a sin_n than_o those_o which_o thou_o have_v commit_v against_o god_n show_v thyself_o therefore_o grateful_a and_o serve_v he_o harâ—â—ly_o see_v without_o any_o merit_n of_o thou_o he_o have_v set_v thou_o in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n if_o thoâ—_n will_v thyself_o the_o viii_o meditation_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o heaven_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n as_o thâ—_n former_a the_o composition_n oâ—_n place_n shall_v be_v to_o behold_v with_o
fulfil_n of_o the_o receve_v law_n and_o custom_n to_o 〈◊〉_d she_o in_o some_o determinate_a state_n of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o so_o they_o betroth_v she_o to_o a_o 〈◊〉_d man_n call_v joseph_n who_o thouâ—_n 〈◊〉_d be_v poor_a yet_o be_v â—e_n noble_o â—â—ended_v and_o of_o the_o blood_n royal_a &_o withal_o a_o virtuous_a and_o holy_a man_n ponder_v the_o great_a obedience_n which_o this_o holy_a virgin_n show_v in_o accept_v that_o state_n of_o life_n which_o otherwise_o be_v much_o against_o her_o best_a desire_n but_o understand_v that_o it_o be_v â—he_n will_n of_o almighty_a god_n she_o espouse_v herself_o to_o this_o holy_a man_n be_v certify_v by_o divine_a revelation_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v without_o prejudice_n â—f_n her_o integrity_n &_o angelical_a purity_n â—he_v day_n therefore_o be_v come_v in_o â—hich_v this_o most_o chaste_a marriage_n shall_v â—e_v contract_v behold_v with_o what_o excellent_a composition_n of_o body_n and_o â—ind_n with_o what_o virginal_a bashfulness_n and_o modesty_n the_o give_v her_o â—and_n â—o_o her_o earthly_a spouse_n have_v be_v 〈◊〉_d before_o espouse_v and_o whole_o dedicate_v to_o a_o heavenly_a king_n desiâ—e_o most_o earnest_o to_o imitate_v 〈◊〉_d most_o blessed_a virgin_n according_a â—_o thy_o estate_n persuade_v thyself_o 〈◊〉_d obey_v almighty_a god_n and_o â—usting_v in_o he_o thou_o shall_v not_o want_v â—rtue_n nor_o comfort_n nor_o any_o thing_n whatsoever_o with_o reason_n thoâ—_n 〈◊〉_d desire_n for_o thy_o salvation_n because_o god_n as_o his_o knowledge_n and_o power_n be_v infinite_a so_o he_o can_v join_v virginity_n with_o wedlock_n contemplation_n with_o occupation_n and_o the_o beauty_n of_o rafhell_n with_o the_o fecundity_n of_o lia_n so_o that_o the_o one_o shall_v nothing_o prejudice_n or_o endamage_v the_o other_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o convenient_a iâ—_n be_v that_o this_o sacred_a virgin_n shall_v be_v espouse_v to_o saint_n joseph_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o herself_o and_o of_o her_o mosâ—_n b_o son_n for_o have_v from_o all_o eterniâ—y_n determine_v to_o be_v bear_v of_o she_o 〈◊〉_d will_v not_o that_o her_o honour_n &_o famâ—_n shall_v be_v subject_a to_o calumniation_n 〈◊〉_d doubtless_o it_o will_v have_v be_v if_o she_o have_v have_v a_o son_n without_o a_o husband_n ponder_v the_o great_a humility_n oâ—_n the_o son_n of_o almighty_a god_n whâ—â—hose_v rather_o to_o be_v account_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o a_o poor_a artificer_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o his_o eternal_a father_n then_o that_o 〈◊〉_d â—ame_n of_o his_o most_o chaste_a mother_n shoulâ—_n receive_v the_o least_o blemish_n or_o stain_n 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o 〈◊〉_d vertâ—e_n &_o purity_n seek_v hence_o for_o ward_n to_o maintain_v the_o good_a name_n and_o fame_n of_o other_o ever_o speak_v well_o and_o honourable_o of_o thy_o neighbour_n though_o they_o deserve_v it_o not_o and_o especial_o of_o those_o who_o in_o any_o sort_n be_v thy_o superior_n for_o as_o thou_o have_v need_v 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whither_o soever_o he_o go_v that_o so_o her_o â—ame_n 〈◊〉_d chastity_n may_v be_v secure_a whencâ—â—hou_fw-mi may_v understand_v that_o see_v almighty_a god_n will_v not_o leâ—ue_v his_o own_o mother_n without_o a_o guard_n he_o will_v not_o also_o keep_v or_o protect_v any_o one_o that_o shall_v presume_v of_o himself_o as_o sufficient_a of_o himself_o and_o much_o lâ—ssâ—_n will_v assi_v he_o who_o shall_v be_v ingrateful_a â—or_a the_o guard_n and_o superior_a appoint_v he_o already_o by_o god_n himself_o whether_o he_o be_v less_o or_o more_o eminent_a in_o virtue_n learning_n or_o whatsoever_o natural_a or_o supernatural_a partâ—_n the_o four_o meditation_n of_o the_o annunciation_n of_o the_o b._n virgiâ—_n and_o of_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o behold_v the_o most_o holy_a virgin_n in_o her_o secret_a closet_n whole_o attend_v to_o contemplation_n &_o as_o some_o holy_a man_n do_v observe_v meditate_v the_o sacred_a mystery_n of_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o have_v be_v reveal_v unto_o she_o though_o it_o have_v not_o be_v tell_v she_o in_o what_o manner_n or_o time_n it_o shall_v be_v execute_v nor_o who_o shall_v be_v the_o virgin_n that_o be_v to_o conceive_v and_o to_o bring_v forth_o so_o noble_a a_o son_n ponder_n how_o grateful_a this_o her_o pâ—ayer_n be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o almighty_a god_n when_o rise_v in_o the_o night_n time_n her_o bless_a spouse_n saint_n joseph_n perâ—eaving_v no_o such_o matter_n though_o he_o take_v his_o rest_n in_o the_o self_n same_o chamber_n she_o kneel_v down_o in_o the_o daâ—ke_n in_o some_o corner_n of_o the_o same_o chamber_n and_o beginning_n to_o speak_v with_o god_n from_o the_o very_a bottom_n of_o her_o hart_n she_o break_v forth_o into_o these_o like_a word_n with_o far_o great_a fervour_n they_o ever_o moyâ—es_n do_v say_v if_o i_o have_v find_v grace_n in_o thy_o sight_n o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o have_v mercy_n on_o mankind_n redeem_v the_o many_o soul_n that_o do_v daily_o perish_v send_v down_o from_o a_o above_o the_o bless_a lamb_n of_o god_n to_o take_v a_o way_n the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n â—â—et_v the_o desire_a of_o all_o nation_n come_v â—ow_o at_o lâ—st_o vouchsafe_v to_o create_v she_o that_o be_v to_o carry_v in_o her_o arm_n and_o bosom_n thy_o most_o bless_a son_n our_o redeemer_n o_o how_o happy_a shall_v i_o be_v o_o my_o lord_n if_o thou_o will_v est_fw-la vouchsafe_v to_o make_v i_o the_o handmaid_n and_o poor_a servant_n of_o thy_o b._n mother_n more_o will_v i_o esteem_v such_o a_o favour_n then_o to_o become_v queen_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n thus_o do_v the_o bleâ—â—ed_a virgin_n speak_v unto_o god_n and_o obtain_v doubtless_o more_o of_o he_o by_o such_o prayer_n than_o ever_o â—aâ—â—b_a or_o moses_n do_v by_o they_o and_o answer_n be_v return_v she_o as_o to_o
myself_o have_v abandon_v they_o and_o receive_v i_o i_o render_v thou_o o_o my_o lord_n god_n infinite_a thanks_n for_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n and_o mercy_n grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v due_o prepare_v myself_o these_o day_n to_o receive_v thou_o and_o welcome_v thou_o into_o the_o world_n as_o this_o most_o bless_a virgin_n thy_o mother_n and_o our_o lady_n do_v divine_o dispose_v and_o prepare_v herself_o for_o thy_o come_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o lively_a and_o inflame_a desire_n which_o our_o blessed_a saviour_n have_v in_o the_o womb_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a mother_n to_o manifest_v himself_o to_o the_o world_n for_o the_o redeem_n of_o mankind_n and_o to_o give_v we_o repast_n and_o food_n of_o life_n everlasting_a ponder_n that_o his_o small_a and_o tender_a body_n be_v not_o so_o press_v and_o straighten_a in_o that_o narrow_a prison_n of_o the_o womb_n of_o his_o mother_n as_o be_v his_o love_a hart_n keep_v in_o and_o straighten_a 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thy_o desire_n to_o adorâ—_n &_o serve_v the_o son_n of_o god_n bear_v new_o in_o thy_o soul_n as_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n his_o mother_n do_v serve_v &_o adore_v he_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v what_o s._n joseph_n do_v what_o his_o thought_n and_o meditation_n be_v these_o day_n doubtless_o through_o the_o great_a desire_n which_o he_o also_o have_v to_o see_v his_o lord_n god_n he_o often_o speak_v these_o or_o the_o like_a word_n come_v at_o last_o o_o hope_n of_o all_o nation_n let_v my_o eye_n behold_v thou_o before_o they_o be_v close_v up_o when_o shall_v this_o be_v o_o that_o it_o be_v now_o that_o i_o may_v once_o come_v to_o kiss_v and_o embrace_v thou_o most_o tender_o ponder_n how_o this_o holy_a man_n perceive_v the_o bless_a virgin_n to_o be_v near_o her_o delivery_n serve_v and_o cherish_v she_o in_o whatsoever_o his_o small_a force_n power_n and_o ability_n be_v able_a respect_v and_o honour_v she_o as_o the_o mother_n of_o almighty_n god_n and_o hiâ—_n most_o chaste_a espouse_v of_o who_o virtue_n holiness_n &_o purity_n he_o have_v now_o so_o high_a a_o conceit_n and_o esteem_v gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o do_v the_o like_a esteem_v and_o reverence_v this_o most_o pure_a virgin_n serve_v she_o with_o purity_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o perform_v these_o day_n some_o particular_a service_n towards_o she_o that_o she_o may_v obtain_v for_o thou_o of_o her_o son_n a_o good_a preparation_n to_o receive_v he_o as_o this_o holy_a patriarch_n by_o her_o mean_n obtain_v the_o viii_o meditation_n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n journey_n from_o nazareth_n to_o bethleem_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o son_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n be_v to_o be_v bear_v into_o this_o world_n hâ—_n ordain_v to_o leave_v and_o deprive_v himself_o of_o those_o commodity_n which_o he_o may_v have_v have_v in_o nazareth_n be_v to_o have_v be_v bear_v in_o his_o mother_n house_n and_o among_o his_o kindred_n and_o friend_n where_o he_o can_v not_o have_v want_v the_o shelter_n of_o a_o warm_a lodging_n or_o chamber_n yea_o and_o further_o commodity_n and_o attendance_n such_o as_o be_v not_o want_v unto_o saint_n john_n bear_v at_o home_n in_o his_o father_n house_n ponder_n how_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n abandon_v and_o contemn_v whatsoever_o the_o world_n love_v to_o wit_n contentment_n pleasure_n and_o pamper_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o seek_v for_o all_o that_o which_o the_o world_n abhor_v and_o fly_v as_o he_o demonstrate_v in_o the_o poverty_n and_o want_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o which_o he_o always_o do_v exercise_v himself_o and_o choose_v to_o be_v bear_v in_o bethleem_n at_o the_o time_n when_o all_o thing_n shall_v be_v want_v unto_o he_o in_o a_o hour_n &_o season_n so_o incommodious_a sharp_a &_o rigorous_a here_o confound_v thyself_o behold_v so_o rare_a a_o example_n and_o bâ—_n ashamed_a to_o see_v thyself_o so_o great_a a_o lover_n of_o thy_o own_o commodity_n and_o delicacy_n humble_o beseech_v he_o to_o give_v thou_o grace_n that_o thou_o may_v renounce_v whatsoever_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o love_n and_o embrace_v poverty_n and_o want_n of_o all_o thing_n as_o he_o always_o do_v the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o occasion_n which_o christ_n our_o saviour_n take_v to_o make_v this_o his_o journey_n that_o thereby_o all_o might_n know_v he_o come_v to_o obey_v and_o serve_v and_o not_o to_o do_v his_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n who_o have_v send_v he_o ponder_n that_o as_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v bear_v in_o obedience_n so_o he_o also_o die_v in_o obedience_n that_o thou_o may_v learn_v to_o obey_v in_o regard_n of_o which_o obedience_n his_o holy_a will_n be_v that_o his_o mother_n and_o himself_o in_o she_o shall_v profesâ—â—_n service_n and_o alieagiance_n and_o submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o commandment_n of_o augustus_n caeâ—ar_n who_o as_o emperor_n and_o lord_n of_o the_o world_n have_v command_v that_o all_o his_o subject_n shall_v be_v enroll_v for_o the_o pay_v he_o tribute_n gather_v hence_o that_o if_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n humble_v himselve_n and_o profess_v allegiance_n to_o a_o temporal_a king_n it_o can_v be_v much_o for_o thou_o to_o humble_a &_o subject_v thyself_o to_o a_o heavenly_a king_n &_o to_o thy_o superior_n his_o substitute_n on_o earth_n to_o who_o will_n thou_o must_v endeavour_v to_o form_v all_o thy_o action_n for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o almighty_a god_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o discommodity_n which_o our_o bless_a lady_n suffer_v who_o be_v poor_a the_o way_n long_o the_o season_n sharp_a and_o cold_a and_o in_o the_o hart_n of_o winter_n come_v to_o bethleem_n â—ll_o weary_a and_o destitute_a of_o humane_a comfort_n yet_o she_o carry_v all_o with_o admirable_a patience_n and_o conformity_n to_o the_o will_n of_o almighty_a god_n ponder_n how_o the_o bless_a virgiâ—_n and_o s._n joseph_n go_v that_o 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store_n ponder_v the_o great_a poverty_n of_o our_o b._n lord_n and_o of_o his_o disciple_n 〈◊〉_d the_o small_a care_n they_o have_v of_o their_o own_o comfort_n and_o corporal_a sustenance_n see_v for_o thirteen_o person_n &_o other_o which_o may_v join_v themselves_o unto_o they_o they_o have_v only_o five_o loaf_n and_o those_o also_o make_v of_o barley_n which_o be_v the_o most_o unsavoury_a bread_n that_o then_o be_v in_o use_n and_o peculiar_a unto_o poor_a people_n have_v feed_v in_o the_o desert_n that_o ungrateful_a nation_n with_o bread_n from_o heaven_n whereas_o himself_o &_o his_o bless_a apostle_n be_v feed_v with_o barley_n bread_n purpose_v firm_o to_o choose_v for_o thyself_o such_o thing_n as_o christ_n our_o lord_n do_v choose_v for_o himself_o entreat_v thy_o body_n with_o like_a severity_n and_o rigour_n where_o with_o he_o treat_v he_o be_v ashamed_a from_o this_o day_n forward_o of_o thy_o over_o much_o solicitude_n in_o seâ—king_v after_o supersluitieâ—_n and_o 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consider_v how_o our_o b._n saviour_n be_v in_o so_o great_a glory_n and_o majesty_n there_o appear_v moses_n &_o elias_n and_o speak_v of_o his_o death_n that_o he_o be_v to_o suffer_v in_o jerusalem_n ponder_n how_o that_o the_o reason_n why_o christ_n our_o lord_n make_v choice_n of_o those_o two_o prophet_n before_o many_o other_o and_o to_o honour_v himself_o and_o they_o by_o this_o communication_n be_v because_o they_o be_v eminent_a in_o sanctity_n and_o zealous_a of_o the_o observance_n of_o the_o law_n and_o withal_o very_o much_o give_v to_o fast_v &_o prayer_n gather_v from_o hence_o two_o thing_n first_o a_o great_a desire_n of_o those_o virtue_n which_o these_o saint_n have_v thereby_o to_o be_v so_o inward_a &_o familiar_a with_o our_o lord_n as_o they_o be_v second_o how_o our_o saviour_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o
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hence_o a_o great_a desire_n that_o this_o sovereign_a physician_n cure_v &_o â—â—ase_v thy_o soul_n and_o visit_v &_o comfort_n with_o his_o divine_a presence_n because_o it_o sustain_v many_o sort_n of_o evil_n and_o â—firmities_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o christ_n our_o lord_n come_v out_o of_o jewry_n end_v into_o the_o house_n of_o these_o two_o sister_n â—here_o martha_n meet_v he_o â—aid_v unto_o he_o lord_n if_o thou_o have_v be_v â—eere_o my_o brother_n have_v not_o die_v ponder_v first_o that_o if_o thy_o soul_n be_v â—ead_a in_o sin_n it_o be_v because_o thou_o do_v absent_v thyself_o from_o christ_n for_o if_o â—ou_fw-mi haddst_n not_o withdraw_v and_o separate_v thyself_o from_o he_o no_o manâ—er_n of_o temptation_n can_v have_v beeâ—e_o â—â—le_a to_o overthrow_v thou_o ponder_v second_o that_o as_o lazar_n fall_v sick_a and_o die_v in_o christ_n abduce_n even_o so_o when_o â—ur_n lord_n absent_v himself_o and_o cease_v to_o do_v thou_o his_o wont_a 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little_o thou_o feel_v the_o malice_n anâ—_n greatness_n of_o thy_o sin_n see_v thoâ—_n do_v shed_v so_o few_o tear_n for_o they_o ponder_v second_o how_o stony-hearted_a thou_o be_v yea_o and_o more_o than_o astony_v for_o the_o stone_n make_v as_o it_o be_v ishew_a for_o their_o feel_n &_o of_o their_o grief_n at_o the_o death_n of_o their_o lord_n but_o thou_o feel_v not_o nor_o be_v wayle_v because_o he_o suffer_v for_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o sin_n but_o when_o he_o weep_v for_o they_o thou_o laughe_v when_o he_o sorrow_v for_o they_o thou_o be_v joy_n full_a and_o without_o â—are_n thou_o may_v gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n with_o a_o very_a inward_a grief_n &_o feeling_n â—eeing_v they_o cost_v thy_o saviour_n so_o many_o â—eares_n if_o thou_o be_v dry_a and_o hardly_o move_v to_o any_o tear_n anoint_v thy_o eye_n and_o hart_n with_o his_o tear_n and_o by_o â—heir_a virtue_n thy_o eye_n will_v become_v â—ouâ—anes_n of_o tear_n and_o be_v able_a to_o wasâ—_n a_o way_n and_o clean_o fetch_v out_o the_o stain_v off_o thy_o offence_n and_o sin_n restore_v thou_o again_o to_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v lose_v by_o sin_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n cause_v the_o stone_n which_o cover_v he_o grave_a to_o be_v take_v away_o and_o lift_v up_o his_o eye_n to_o heaven_n cry_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n say_v lazarus_n come_v forth_o &_o present_o obey_v his_o voice_n he_o come_v forth_o alive_a &_o whole_a out_o of_o the_o grave_n who_o a_o little_a before_o lay_v therein_o dead_a putrify_a and_o stink_a ponder_v the_o marvellous_a vertus_fw-fr of_o the_o voice_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o power_n whereof_o he_o who_o be_v dead_a come_v aliâ—e_v out_o of_o the_o se_fw-la pulcher_fw-la &_o it_o will_v have_v be_v sufficient_a to_o have_v reviue_v all_o other_o that_o be_v decease_v if_o he_o have_v not_o restrain_v the_o force_n thereof_o to_o lazarus_n by_o name_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o rise_v at_o the_o uâ—yce_n &_o call_v of_o christ_n and_o that_o all_o those_o who_o be_v spiritual_o dead_a may_v also_o rise_v that_o so_o sinneâ—â—ing_v banish_v out_o of_o the_o world_n hâ—â—nes_n &_o justice_n may_v reign_v therein_o &_o our_o lord_n be_v glorify_v in_o all_o his_o creature_n the_o xxix_o meditation_n of_o the_o entrance_n of_o christ_n into_o jerusalem_n upon_o palme-sunday_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o great_a charity_n of_o the_o redeemer_n the_o singular_a joy_n and_o content_v wherewith_o he_o enber_v the_o city_n of_o jerusalem_n to_o offer_v himself_o to_o death_n for_o thou_o for_o this_o day_n â—e_n will_v be_v receive_v with_o so_o great_a triumph_n to_o declare_v unto_o thou_o the_o content_a and_o
of_o hart_n say_v unto_o he_o come_v judas_n mv_o dear_a apostle_n give_v i_o thy_o foot_n for_o i_o will_v wash_v they_o and_o bathe_v they_o and_o wipe_v they_o even_o now_o it_o be_v the_o eve_n of_o that_o day_n in_o which_o my_o foot_n be_v to_o be_v nail_v upon_o the_o cross_n and_o wash_v in_o my_o blood_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o by_o occasion_n of_o thy_o treachery_n and_o if_o thou_o have_v any_o complaint_n against_o i_o behold_v i_o be_o here_o at_o thy_o foot_n do_v with_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v upon_o condition_n that_o thou_o beâ—â—ray_v i_o not_o nor_o offend_v i_o no_o more_o gather_v out_o of_o this_o so_o remarkable_a a_o example_n of_o humility_n two_o thingsâ—_n first_o motive_n of_o love_n towards_o he_o who_o humble_v himself_o so_o much_o for_o thou_o and_o learn_v to_o humble_v thyself_o that_o thou_o may_v do_v good_a to_o thy_o neighbour_n although_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o unworthiness_n they_o deserve_v iâ—_n not_o second_o learn_v out_o of_o the_o obstinacy_n of_o judas_n to_o be_v wise_a by_o other_o harm_n beseech_v almighty_a god_n to_o take_v away_o thy_o stony_a hart_n &_o to_o change_v it_o into_o a_o hart_n of_o flesh_n thaâ—_n thou_o may_v feel_v his_o divine_a inspiration_n and_o embrace_v his_o love_a example_n tâ—e_v 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o christ_n our_o lord_n have_v finish_v this_o work_n of_o so_o rare_a humility_n and_o charity_n take_v his_o garment_n &_o sit_v down_o again_o at_o the_o table_n say_v to_o his_o apostle_n â—now_v you_o what_o i_o have_v do_v to_o you_o ponder_v this_o demand_n as_o if_o our_o lord_n will_v say_v know_v you_o the_o mystery_n which_o be_v comprehend_v in_o this_o my_o deed_n and_o the_o end_n wherefore_o i_o do_v it_o make_v account_v that_o god_n say_v unto_o thou_o do_v thou_o know_v what_o i_o have_v do_v for_o thou_o the_o benefit_n which_o i_o have_v bestow_v upon_o thou_o the_o evil_n &_o danger_n from_o which_o i_o have_v preserve_v thou_o know_v thou_o how_o much_o i_o have_v humble_v myself_o to_o exalt_v thou_o do_v thou_o know_v that_o i_o make_v myself_o man_n to_o make_v thou_o the_o son_n of_o god_n if_o than_o i_o have_v wash_v your_o feeâ—_n be_v your_o lord_n &_o master_n that_o be_v if_o i_o have_v humble_v myself_o so_o much_o with_o how_o much_o more_o reason_n ought_v you_o to_o humble_v yourselves_o &_o exercise_v all_o work_n of_o humility_n and_o charity_n special_o i_o have_v spend_v my_o whole_a life_n in_o give_v you_o so_o rare_a and_o admirable_a example_n of_o these_o &_o other_o virtue_n gather_v a_o desire_n and_o firm_a purpose_n from_o this_o day_n forward_o to_o do_v that_o which_o our_o lord_n jesus_n do_v counsel_n and_o command_v thou_o because_o humble_v thyself_o thou_o shall_v ever_o find_v grace_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o be_v exalt_v to_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o xxxii_o meditation_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o unspeakable_a greatness_n of_o the_o love_n which_o our_o lord_n bare_a to_o mankind_n see_v â—n_o the_o very_a self_n same_o night_n of_o his_o passion_n when_o man_n go_v about_o to_o kill_v he_o and_o to_o devour_v his_o sacred_a flesh_n as_o it_o be_v by_o bit_n and_o suck_v his_o preâ—ious_a blood_n with_o terrible_a torment_n disgrace_n and_o ignominy_n he_o be_v prepare_v for_o they_o this_o sovereign_a morsel_n and_o celestial_a banquet_n to_o make_v they_o partaker_n of_o ever_o last_a life_n ponder_v how_o neither_o the_o contradiction_n of_o the_o wicked_a nor_o the_o presence_n of_o death_n and_o of_o any_o torment_n be_v able_a to_o turn_v his_o mind_n â—or_a to_o diminish_v his_o inflame_a charity_n and_o make_v he_o relent_v in_o his_o love_n and_o purpose_n of_o comfort_v his_o elect_a with_o this_o sovereign_a banquet_n from_o thence_o thou_o may_v gather_v purpose_n that_o no_o affliction_n contempt_n or_o persecution_n or_o torment_n or_o pain_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v thou_o from_o he_o nor_o to_o make_v the_o omit_v to_o serve_v he_o or_o to_o receive_v he_o often_o in_o this_o most_o b_o sacrament_n for_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o stay_v here_o with_o we_o under_o the_o form_n of_o bread_n which_o be_v a_o meat_n that_o all_o eat_v off_o great_a &_o little_a poor_a &_o rich_a the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o place_n which_o christ_n our_o redeemer_n do_v choose_v to_o institute_v this_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n which_o be_v a_o great_a hall_n and_o comely_a adorn_v offer_v free_o for_o his_o use_n by_o a_o man_n who_o name_n be_v not_o know_v ponder_v how_o this_o hall_n be_v thy_o soul_n into_o which_o christ_n enter_v and_o reâ—ayneth_v there_o in_o this_o most_o divinâ—_n sacrament_n and_o it_o import_v thou_o very_o much_o to_o have_v it_o adorn_v with_o all_o kind_n of_o virtue_n which_o be_v the_o hanâ—gings_n of_o the_o house_n wherein_o god_n dwelâ—leth_v ponder_v second_o how_o christ_n our_o lord_n esteem_v great_o of_o a_o ready_a and_o prompt_a will_n to_o releave_v he_o â—_o make_v no_o account_n of_o the_o state_n &_o â—â—les_n of_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o he_o â—old_a that_o this_o man_n name_n that_o give_v â—im_v this_o house_n or_o hall_n shall_v nor_o be_v know_v to_o signify_v that_o he_o regard_v â—ot_n whether_o he_o be_v poor_a or_o rich_a noâ—le_a or_o ignoble_a learned_a or_o unlearned_a â—hat_n be_v to_o receâ—ue_v he_o into_o his_o soul_n â—ut_v only_o that_o he_o offer_v what_o he_o have_v â—nto_fw-mi he_o with_o a_o prompt_a and_o devout_a â—ill_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a affection_n â—nd_v long_a desire_n to_o give_v the_o self_n â—holy_a unto_o this_o thy_o lord_n offer_v â—y_a self_n willing_o unto_o his_o service_n â—ting_v though_o thou_o be_v so_o miserable_a â—nd_v so_o vile_a and_o base_a yet_o he_o use_v so_o â—reat_a mercy_n towards_o thou_o that_o he_o â—ouchsafeth_v to_o make_v thou_o his_o house_n â—nd_a abode_n and_o to_o celebrate_v his_o saâ—â—ed_n and_o divine_a mystery_n in_o thou_o the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n while_o he_o be_v at_o supper_n â—â—oke_v bread_n in_o his_o bless_a hand_n say_v this_o be_v my_o body_n etc._n etc._n by_o virtue_n 〈◊〉_d which_o word_n he_o convert_v the_o obstance_n of_o the_o bread_n into_o his_o own_o most_o sacred_a body_n and_o blood_n ponder_v the_o omnipotency_n â—_o this_o our_o lord_n for_o in_o a_o iustant_a he_o â—â—uerted_v the_o bread_n into_o his_o sacred_a flesh_n in_o such_o a_o sort_n that_o both_o god_n &_o maâ—_n entire_o &_o whole_o be_v under_o that_o smy_a quantity_n of_o the_o host_n &_o in_o every_o paâ—_n or_o parcel_n thereof_o without_o any_o division_n of_o the_o body_n although_o the_o hoâ—_n be_v break_v and_o divide_v ponder_v second_o that_o chrâ—_n our_o lord_n say_v not_o this_o be_v part_n of_o mâ—_n body_n or_o of_o my_o flâ—sh_n but_o this_o be_v mâ—_n body_n whole_o and_o perfect_o for_o albeit_o every_o least_o particle_n of_o his_o bless_a 〈◊〉_d will_v have_v suffice_v to_o sanctify_v va_o â—_o will_v nevertheless_o be_v there_o whole_o every_o part_n of_o he_o that_o be_v his_o heaâ—_n eye_n ear_n breast_n and_o hart_n to_o giâ—â—_n thou_o to_o understand_v by_o the_o participation_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a member_n â—_o will_v sanctify_v all_o those_o that_o woâ—_n due_o receive_v he_o &_o perfect_o 〈◊〉_d and_o heal_v they_o gather_v hence_o a_o desire_n to_o giâ—â—_n thyself_o unholy_a unto_o our_o lord_n â—_o ploy_v all_o thy_o member_n and_o senâ—â—_n in_o his_o 〈…〉_z that_o thoâ—_n maâ—â—_n whole_o be_v a_o perfect_a representation_n of_o he_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n communicate_v all_o his_o apostle_n and_o judas_n among_o the_o rest_n albeit_o he_o know_v what_o a_o one_o he_o be_v because_o as_o yet_o his_o sin_n be_v not_o noâ—torious_a wherefore_o to_o he_o as_o to_o all_o â—he_v rest_n he_o give_v in_o this_o divine_a sacraâ—ment_n all_o he_o have_v to_o wit_n his_o most_o â—oly_a body_n and_o blood_n his_o soul_n divinity_n and_o humanity_n that_o they_o may_v ever_o have_v in_o mind_n his_o great_a love_n towards_o they_o &_o what_o he_o have_v suffer_v for_o their_o sake_n ponder_v the_o reverence_n and_o devotion_n wherewith_o those_o b._n apostle_n â—_o judas_n only_o except_v who_o be_v in_o mortal_a sin_n â—_o do_v take_v and_o receive_v â—nto_o their_o breast_n that_o most_o bless_a â—read_n there_o s._n peter_n do_v stir_v up_o his_o â—auth_n and_o turn_v his_o speech_n to_o he_o â—hat_n he_o believe_v to_o be_v contain_v &_o to_o â—ye_z hide_v in_o that_o sacred_a bread_n say_v â—hou_a art_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o liâ—ing_n god_n
nature_n it_o be_v ever_o to_o speak_v that_o which_o be_v reason_n &_o therefore_o he_o be_v now_o strike_v &_o abuse_v to_o satisfy_v for_o thy_o fault_n which_o thou_o have_v do_v &_o do_v daily_o commit_v in_o evil_a speak_n beseech_v our_o good_a lord_n that_o he_o will_v give_v thou_o grace_v always_o to_o speak_v well_o of_o he_o &_o to_o do_v honour_n unto_o all_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o the_o hatred_n &_o rancour_n of_o annas_n &_o of_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o that_o wicked_a counsel_n against_o our_o redeemer_n be_v so_o great_a that_o blind_v with_o the_o splendour_n of_o such_o patience_n &_o meekness_n they_o determine_v to_o send_v the_o most_o meek_a lamb_n fast_o bind_v unto_o caiphas_n the_o high_a priest_n that_o behold_v he_o bring_v in_o that_o manner_n he_o may_v understand_v that_o they_o think_v he_o guilty_a &_o worthy_a of_o death_n ponder_n how_o different_a these_o band_n and_o fetter_n be_v wherewith_o the_o cruel_a tormentor_n bind_v the_o lord_n of_o angel_n from_o those_o with_o which_o he_o bind_v they_o to_o wit_n the_o band_n of_o charity_n but_o his_o charity_n be_v so_o great_a that_o he_o delight_v to_o be_v tie_v with_o new_a fetter_n &_o cord_n to_o loose_v thou_o and_o they_o from_o the_o grievous_a sin_n which_o thou_o have_v commit_v against_o his_o divine_a majesty_n from_o whence_o thou_o may_v gather_v desire_n to_o suffer_v and_o to_o bear_v the_o like_a cross_n if_o in_o public_a or_o in_o private_a thou_o be_v hold_v guilty_a or_o faulty_a for_o in_o truth_n thou_o be_v no_o less_o see_v thy_o lord_n though_o he_o be_v so_o much_o worthy_a to_o be_v glorify_v be_v notwithstanding_o so_o despise_v &_o scoff_v at_o the_o thirty-nine_o meditation_n of_o the_o denial_n of_o s._n peter_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o peter_n have_v flee_v the_o night_n of_o the_o passion_n of_o our_o saviour_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o disciple_n enter_v into_o himself_o again_o &_o desire_v to_o know_v the_o event_n of_o the_o business_n and_o the_o success_n of_o the_o imprisonment_n of_o his_o master_n he_o follow_v he_o and_o by_o saint_n john_n evangelist_n his_o mean_n who_o be_v know_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n he_o enter_v in_o &_o be_v know_v by_o those_o which_o be_v there_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n disciple_n he_o deny_v he_o thrice_o swear_v and_o forswear_v that_o he_o know_v he_o not_o ponder_n how_o deep_o this_o sin_n and_o grievous_a offence_n of_o his_o disciple_n do_v pierce_v the_o very_a soul_n of_o our_o lord_n that_o his_o dear_a and_o tender_o belove_a apostle_n and_o so_o much_o honour_v above_o the_o rest_n with_o the_o primacy_n of_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v ashamed_a to_o be_v account_v his_o disciple_n gather_v hence_o confusion_n and_o shame_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v oftentimes_o deny_v thy_o saviour_n if_o not_o in_o word_n at_o least_o in_o deed_n be_v ashamed_a to_o keep_v his_o holy_a commandment_n or_o to_o perform_v some_o action_n of_o virtue_n as_o to_o confess_v and_o communicate_v or_o to_o suffer_v some_o injury_n all_o which_o what_o else_o be_v it_o then_o to_o be_v ashamed_a to_o seem_v the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n &_o to_o deny_v he_o wherefore_o thou_o may_v just_o fear_v least_o that_o sentence_n of_o our_o saviour_n and_o punishment_n fall_v upoâ—_n thou_o where_o he_o say_v he_o that_o deny_v i_o before_o man_n the_o son_n of_o man_n shall_v deny_v he_o before_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n or_o he_o that_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a to_o seem_v my_o disciple_n before_o man_n the_o son_n of_o the_o virgin_n will_v be_v ashamed_a to_o acknowledge_v he_o for_o he_o before_o the_o holy_a angel_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o dangerous_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o continue_v in_o the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o not_o to_o learn_v to_o beware_v by_o the_o first_o fall_n for_o the_o present_a occasion_n and_o the_o presume_v too_o much_o of_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o virtue_n and_o also_o evil_a company_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o fall_n almighty_a god_n permit_v that_o a_o silly_a woman_n portesse_n in_o pilate_n house_n shall_v prevail_v against_o he_o who_o have_v the_o key_n of_o the_o house_n of_o god_n so_o do_v he_o chastise_v pride_n and_o presumption_n ponder_n that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o fundamental_a stone_n of_o the_o church_n and_o so_o much_o favour_v by_o our_o lord_n he_o that_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n he_o that_o offer_v himself_o to_o die_v for_o he_o rather_o than_o to_o be_v scandalize_v and_o to_o fly_v now_o find_v himself_o so_o weak_a and_o fearful_a that_o be_v demand_v by_o a_o poor_a girl_n whether_o he_o be_v the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n be_v ashamed_a to_o confess_v it_o sear_v and_o tremble_v &_o at_o last_o flat_o deny_v it_o not_o once_o or_o twice_o but_o three_o time_n gather_v out_o of_o this_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n of_o peter_n â—ow_o near_o he_o be_v to_o a_o fall_n who_o confide_v much_o and_o presume_v of_o himself_o and_o see_v thou_o be_v not_o a_o rock_n but_o dust_n and_o ash_n and_o all_o the_o gold_n and_o silver_n of_o thy_o weak_a virtue_n be_v found_v upon_o foot_n of_o â—â—ay_n and_o the_o least_o stone_n of_o contradiction_n be_v sufficient_a to_o overthrow_v it_o and_o bring_v the_o whole_a tower_n to_o ground_n therefore_o boast_n nor_o brag_v of_o any_o thing_n for_o thou_o have_v not_o any_o strong_a hold_n nor_o great_a strength_n then_o with_o humble_a acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o own_o nothing_o and_o weakness_n whole_o to_o rely_v on_o the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o our_o lord_n wherefore_o not_o to_o fall_v it_o behoove_v thou_o to_o fly_v bad_a company_n and_o all_o occasion_n of_o danger_n arrogancy_n pride_n and_o presumption_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o as_o soon_o as_o saint_n peter_n have_v deny_v his_o master_n christ_n our_o lord_n move_v with_o compassion_n and_o grieve_v to_o see_v the_o pastor_n of_o his_o flock_n and_o that_o sheep_n which_o be_v head_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n now_o fall_v into_o so_o great_a calamity_n and_o misery_n look_v on_o he_o reclaim_v &_o convert_v he_o ponder_n the_o infinite_a mercy_n and_o charity_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n who_o albeit_o he_o be_v environ_v with_o his_o enemy_n and_o load_v with_o affliction_n be_v mindful_a of_o his_o disciple_n &_o instead_o of_o chastise_v he_o have_v pity_n on_o he_o &_o turn_v his_o eye_n of_o mercy_n towards_o he_o illuminate_v his_o blindness_n with_o heavenly_a light_n that_o he_o may_v know_v &_o see_v his_o error_n for_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n have_v this_o property_n that_o they_o open_v &_o awake_a the_o drowsy_n and_o revive_v the_o dead_a gather_v hence_o affection_n of_o love_n towards_o this_o our_o lord_n because_o when_o thou_o go_v about_o to_o offend_v he_o he_o invent_v mean_n and_o find_v out_o way_n to_o pardon_v thou_o he_o have_v compassion_n on_o thou_o he_o behold_v thou_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o mercy_n he_o touch_v thy_o hart_n and_o all_o to_o the_o end_n that_o thou_o may_v know_v feel_v &_o lament_v thy_o sin_n and_o offence_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o lord_n enlighten_v &_o penetrate_v the_o wound_a soul_n of_o peter_n with_o that_o his_o silent_a &_o love_a look_n that_o remember_v himself_o and_o be_v sorry_a for_o his_o sin_n he_o may_v bitter_o bewail_v the_o same_o he_o present_o return_v to_o himself_o and_o weep_v bitter_o &_o for_o more_o effectual_a redress_n of_o his_o offence_n he_o depart_v the_o house_n and_o palace_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n where_o he_o have_v find_v so_o bad_a entertainment_n and_o shut_v himself_o up_o into_o one_o of_o those_o cave_n which_o be_v towards_o the_o fountain_n of_o siloe_n and_o lament_v his_o sin_n with_o deep_a sorrow_n &_o say_v o_o treacherous_a old_a age_n o_o year_n ill_o spend_v o_o life_n naughty_o employ_v o_o blasphemous_a tongue_n o_o wretched_a sinner_n coward_n liar_n what_o have_v thou_o do_v ought_v thou_o so_o to_o have_v deny_v thy_o master_n have_v receive_v so_o many_o favour_n &_o benefit_n of_o he_o ponder_v how_o peter_n because_o he_o have_v deny_v his_o master_n thrice_o in_o one_o night_n weep_v and_o repent_v himself_o of_o his_o sin_n all_o his_o life_n time_n and_o do_v very_o sharp_a and_o rigorous_a penance_n albeit_o he_o know_v that_o god_n have_v already_o pardon_v he_o from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v desire_n to_o do_v the_o like_a for_o thy_o sin_n see_v that_o not_o one_o night_n alone_o but_o all_o thy_o life_n time_n and_o not_o thrice_o but_o innumerable_a time_n thou_o have_v deny_v and_o abandon_v thy_o god_n wherefore_o 〈◊〉_d behoove_v thou_o if_o
lamb_n they_o add_v yet_o another_o injury_n for_o bow_v their_o knes_n before_o he_o in_o mockery_n &_o scorn_n they_o say_v unto_o he_o hail_o king_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o present_o they_o strike_v his_o divine_a face_n with_o a_o reed_n deride_v &_o make_v face_n at_o he_o ponder_v iâ—_n how_o different_a a_o manner_n the_o celestial_a spirit_n adore_v thiâ—_n great_a king_n and_o lord_n from_o that_o man_n adorâ—_n he_o on_o earth_n the_o angâ—llâ—_n 〈◊〉_d he_o as_o god_n and_o king_n of_o all_o thing_n &_o man_n adore_v he_o as_o a_o falsâ—_n god_n and_o counterfeit_n king_n they_o calâ—_n he_o holy_a holyâ—_n and_o man_n wicked_a sinner_n possess_v with_o a_o devil_n gather_v hence_o desire_v thorough_o to_o feel_v and_o lament_v thy_o sinneâ—_n and_o that_o which_o thy_o lord_n and_o god_n suffice_v and_o as_o his_o love_a child_n and_o true_a friend_n prostrate_v thyself_o on_o the_o ground_n adore_v he_o as_o thy_o king_n and_o lord_n after_o another_o manner_n they_o these_o â—do_n and_o say_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o â—art_n hail_o king_n of_o heaven_n &_o earth_n king_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n save_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o admit_v i_o into_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n when_o i_o shall_v depart_v this_o â—â—iserable_a life_n â—he_n xlvi_o meditation_n â—f_n the_o word_n ecce_fw-la homo_fw-la the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o these_o cruel_a soldier_n lead_v thy_o saviour_n in_o this_o so_o lamentable_a a_o plight_n unto_o the_o precedent_n pilate_n who_o wonder_v to_o see_v he_o so_o ill_o handle_v carry_v he_o up_o to_o a_o eminent_a place_n whence_o he_o may_v be_v see_v of_o all_o to_o the_o end_n that_o move_v with_o compassion_n they_o may_v cease_v to_o seek_v his_o death_n ponder_v first_o how_o much_o our_o lord_n be_v ashamed_a at_o his_o appear_v in_o so_o reproachful_a a_o habit_n with_o the_o crown_n of_o thorn_n upon_o his_o head_n 〈◊〉_d â—eed_n in_o his_o hand_n a_o rope_n about_o hiâ—_n neck_n his_o body_n all_o bruised_a rend_a weaâ—_n tie_v &_o exhaust_v with_o so_o many_o stripe_n all_o gore_n blood_n through_o the_o multyâ—ude_n of_o those_o blow_n and_o with_o thâ—_n drop_v of_o blood_n which_o trickle_v dowâ—_n his_o venerable_a face_n those_o light_n oâ—_n heaven_n be_v eclipse_v &_o almost_o blind_v ponder_v second_o the_o differencâ—_n between_o the_o figure_n wherein_o our_o saviour_n appear_v now_o and_o that_o whiâ—â—_n he_o show_v in_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o mouâ—_n thabor_n that_o which_o be_v so_o glorioâ—â—_n and_o pleasant_a he_o discover_v only_a 〈◊〉_d three_o of_o his_o disciple_n this_o so_o â—_z and_o ignominious_a he_o show_v to_o 〈◊〉_d the_o people_n of_o jerusalem_n that_o iâ—_n mountain_n all_o alone_a and_o retire_v this_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o great_a &_o populous_a city_n be_v confound_v at_o thy_o pride_n see_v thy_o lord_n so_o much_o humble_v and_o despise_v for_o thy_o sake_n and_o thou_o endeavoure_v not_o to_o be_v so_o handle_v of_o man_n but_o rather_o with_o all_o honour_n and_o esteem_v &_o desire_v that_o they_o shall_v know_v the_o good_a which_o be_v in_o thou_o that_o they_o may_v praise_v thou_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o pilate_n show_v christ_n our_o lord_n in_o presence_n of_o all_o the_o people_n say_v aloud_o behold_v the_o man._n ponder_v these_o word_n in_o the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n with_o which_o pilate_n do_v pronounce_v they_o and_o thou_o shall_v find_v that_o move_v with_o pity_n to_o behold_v so_o woeful_a a_o spectacle_n he_o desire_v to_o deâ—iâ—uer_v christ_n our_o lord_n and_o therefore_o the_o save_v ecce_fw-la homo_fw-la behold_v this_o man_n and_o you_o shall_v perceive_v he_o to_o be_v so_o punish_v that_o he_o hardly_o retauâ—eth_v the_o shape_n of_o man_n be_v so_o disfigure_v &_o misuse_v wherefore_o in_o regard_n â—hat_n he_o his_o a_o man_n as_o you_o be_v and_o no_o bâ—ast_n have_v compassion_n on_o he_o but_o they_o will_v not_o afford_v he_o a_o good_a look_n nor_o have_v any_o pity_n on_o he_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v deâ—â—rs_n that_o god_n will_v grant_v thou_o eyeâ—_n of_o compassion_n and_o a_o hart_n of_o flesh_n that_o behold_v he_o thou_o may_v be_v â—oved_v to_o compassion_n see_v he_o suffer_v so_o much_o for_o thy_o sake_n and_o giuâ—_fw-la thou_o grace_n to_o love_v they_o that_o hate_v thou_o see_v that_o in_o thiâ—_n kind_a our_o souâ—raignâ—_n lord_n god_n and_o man_n hâ—th_v give_v theâ—_n 〈◊〉_d rare_a a_o example_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v upon_o the_o say_a word_n of_o eccâ—_n homo_fw-la how_o much_o it_o behoove_v thou_o to_o stir_v up_o thyself_o and_o to_o behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o lively_a â—â—yth_v this_o our_o lord_n &_o say_v unto_o thy_o â—oule_n eccâ—_n homo_fw-la behold_v â—_o my_o soulâ—_n this_o man_n for_o albeit_o he_o be_v so_o wound_v with_o stripe_n so_o defile_v with_o spittle_n sâ—_n bruise_v with_o buffet_n crown_a witâ—_n thorn_n have_v a_o reed_n instead_o of_o a_o scopster_n in_o his_o hand_n &_o iâ—_n clad_v with_o a_o igâ—nominious_a garment_n yet_o he_o be_v morâ—_n than_o a_o man_n he_o be_v also_o god_n ponder_v the_o great_a desire_n whicâ—_n the_o eternal_a father_n have_v that_o thou_o will_v behold_v this_o sovereign_a lord_n god_n and_o man_n with_o meek_a &_o compassionate_a eye_n and_o make_v benefit_n of_o thy_o time_n he_o allot_v thou_o to_o do_v it_o and_o not_o misspend_v so_o great_a a_o jewel_n nor_o omit_v to_o reap_v profit_n by_o behold_v this_o man_n for_o if_o thou_o mark_v it_o well_o thou_o shalâ—_n find_v that_o this_o be_v the_o man_n which_o that_o sick_a man_n that_o lay_v at_o thâ—_n pond_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o and_o requiâ—â—â—_n his_o help_n that_o he_o may_v rise_v &_o go_v inâ—â—_n the_o pond_n and_o be_v cure_v of_o his_o disâ—aâ—â—â—_n &_o infirmity_n this_o be_v the_o man_n whâ—_n be_v the_o head_n oâ—â—ngellâ—_n &_o man_n and_o iâ—_n so_o much_o disgrace_v to_o honour_v they_o so_o defile_v to_o beautify_v they_o condemn_v to_o death_n to_o exempt_a man_n from_o a_o great_a death_n and_o to_o save_v they_o final_o he_o be_v the_o man_n who_o be_v madâ—_n thâ—_n outcast_n of_o man_n to_o make_v they_o the_o child_n of_o god_n gather_v from_o hence_o hoâ—_n abominable_a a_o thing_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o sight_n 〈◊〉_d god_n see_v it_o bring_v his_o only_a soâ—_n to_o such_o a_o pass_n and_o in_o what_o case_n thy_o sin_n may_v have_v leave_v thy_o soul_n wheâ—_n the_o sin_n of_o other_o haâ—â—â—rought_v sâ—_n strange_a a_o effect_n in_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o beauty_n itself_o &_o what_o confusion_n &_o shame_n will_v a_o sinner_n sustaâ—ne_v for_o his_o own_o see_v the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v sustain_v so_o much_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o man_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o hatred_n and_o rancour_n of_o those_o cruel_a enemy_n against_o christ_n our_o lord_n see_v that_o so_o lamentable_a and_o pitiful_a a_o spectacle_n be_v not_o able_a to_o mollify_v their_o heart_n but_o rather_o raise_v their_o voice_n they_o begin_v to_o cry_v aloud_o away_o away_o with_o he_o out_o of_o our_o sight_n as_o who_o woâ—â—d_v say_v see_v thou_o have_v make_v so_o good_a a_o beginning_n command_v he_o to_o be_v whip_v make_v a_o end_n of_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v begin_v and_o crucify_v he_o ponder_n that_o although_o such_o &_o so_o woeful_a a_o spectacle_n can_v not_o assâ—age_n &_o pacify_v those_o rage_a mind_n yet_o be_v it_o doubtless_o of_o force_n to_o appease_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n who_o have_v be_v move_v to_o just_a indignation_n foâ—_n behold_v his_o most_o bless_a son_n so_o ill_o handle_v for_o to_o obey_v he_o and_o for_o our_o love_n he_o gracious_o pardon_v all_o those_o sinner_n who_o with_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n &_o with_o devotion_n and_o confidence_n behold_v this_o figure_n of_o their_o saviour_n shall_v represent_v it_o unto_o he_o say_v ecce_fw-la homo_fw-la thoâ—_n see_v o_o lord_n the_o man_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o right_a hand_n thâ—e_n man_n that_o be_v so_o humble_a so_o obedient_a so_o meek_a &_o so_o love_v from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v hearty_a sorrow_n &_o compassion_n to_o see_v he_o so_o much_o abhor_v by_o his_o own_o people_n who_o deserve_v to_o be_v love_v most_o of_o all_o endeavour_v from_o this_o day_n forward_o â—o_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o servant_n in_o the_o service_n of_o this_o lord_n by_o how_o much_o his_o enemy_n do_v the_o deep_a abhor_v he_o so_o do_v he_o will_v give_v thou_o grace_n with_o pure_a and_o clear_a eye_n to_o behold_v &_o imitate_v he_o the_o xlvii_o meditation_n how_o our_o bless_a saviour_n carry_v his_o crosse._n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o precedent_n seat_v in_o his_o tribunal_n seat_n
for_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n his_o mother_n sorrow_n he_o give_v her_o 〈◊〉_d solation_n and_o joy_n so_o if_o thou_o account_v nigh_o christ_n crucify_v in_o his_o pain_n â—_o passion_n thou_o shall_v also_o be_v partak_v of_o his_o rest_n &_o shall_v rise_v as_o he_o do_v to_o new_a life_n of_o glory_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o contemplate_v the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n enjoy_v those_o grace_n and_o â—â—uours_n which_o her_o most_o bless_a son_n have_v do_v she_o and_o what_o tender_a pleasant_a and_o love_a discourse_n he_o hold_v with_o she_o perchance_o these_o or_o such_o like_a mother_n behold_v thy_o son_n i_o do_v not_o now_o recommend_v thou_o from_o the_o cross_n to_o my_o disciple_n john_n i_o do_v not_o call_v thou_o woman_n thou_o do_v not_o hold_v i_o dead_a in_o thy_o arm_n but_o behold_v i_o be_o alive_a and_o rise_v again_o &_o â—_o come_v to_o bestow_v on_o thou_o a_o thouâ—nd_a embrace_n and_o to_o show_v thou_o the_o special_a love_n &_o affection_n which_o i_o bear_v â—hee_o ponder_v the_o joy_n that_o whole_o possess_v the_o soul_n of_o this_o most_o bless_a â—ady_n when_o she_o see_v herself_o so_o favour_v honour_a and_o cherish_v and_o with_o such_o love_n wipe_v away_o the_o â—eares_n from_o her_o virginal_a eye_n full_a of_o devotion_n doubtless_o and_o prostrate_v â—er_o self_n upon_o the_o ground_n she_o will_v â—dore_v he_o and_o say_v o_o my_o son_n &_o â—y_a god_n i_o give_v thou_o infinite_a thanks_n â—r_o that_o according_a to_o the_o multiwde_n of_o my_o sorrow_n my_o consolation_n have_v abound_v and_o make_v no_o enâ—_n of_o kiss_v those_o bless_a sign_n of_o thâ—_n sacred_a wound_n which_o yet_o remain_v in_o his_o glorious_a body_n and_o have_v cause_n unto_o he_o so_o great_a pain_n in_o his_o passâ—_n on_o and_o see_v they_o now_o so_o beauty_n full_a and_o shine_a they_o be_v a_o cause_n â—_o great_a comfort_n unto_o she_o gather_v hence_o desire_n to_o giâ—â—_n thanks_o unto_o this_o lord_n for_o so_o special_a and_o singular_a savour_n do_v unto_o hâ—_n bless_a mother_n as_o to_z one_o most_o woâ—_n thy_o thereof_o for_o dispose_v thy_o selâ—_n to_o a_o good_a life_n holy_a desire_n &_o workâ—_n he_o will_v do_v thou_o the_o like_a favour_n aâ—_n grace_n albeit_o thou_o be_v unworthy_a the_o of_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o well_o accompany_v christ_n our_o lord_n be_v when_o come_v to_o visit_v his_o belove_a mothâ—_n with_o that_o most_o bright_a shine_a squâ—_n dron_n and_o troop_n of_o so_o many_o saiâ—_n which_o he_o have_v deliver_v from_o limbâ—_n where_o diverse_a of_o they_o have_v for_o so_o mâ—_n nigh_o thousand_o of_o year_n expect_v enjoy_v he_o in_o heaven_n ponder_v how_o that_o when_o all_o those_o â—â—ints_n see_v themselves_o in_o presence_n of_o 〈◊〉_d b._n virgin_n our_o lady_n acknowleding_n she_o for_o the_o mother_n of_o their_o redeemer_n &_o bruizer_n of_o the_o infernal_a serpent_n head_n they_o will_v kneel_v down_o â—prostrate_a themselves_o upon_o the_o groâ—nd_n yield_v she_o a_o thousand_o thanks_n â—_o congratulation_n for_o such_o a_o son_n â—_o she_o have_v there_o &_o for_o the_o pain_n she_o â—ad_v take_v in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o reâ—mption_n ponder_v second_o how_o glad_a and_o â—yfull_a the_o bless_a virgin_n be_v to_o see_v â—e_a fruit_n of_o the_o passion_n which_o now_o the_o â—red_a tree_n of_o the_o holy_a cross_n begin_v yield_v in_o so_o many_o soul_n ransom_v 〈◊〉_d with_o o_o how_o well_o employ_v do_v â—_o b._n lady_n then_o account_v all_o those_o afâ—tions_n sorrow_n labour_n travaill_n pain_n which_o pierce_v her_o soul_n all_o life_n time_n see_v that_o which_o then_o see_v &_o enjoy_v that_o which_o then_o enjoy_v hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v deâ—_n to_o associate_v and_o join_v thyself_o â—h_a this_o holy_a company_n to_o adore_v &_o â—rence_v this_o most_o holy_a virgin_n for_o the_o mother_n of_o such_o a_o redeemer_n aâ—_n knowledge_v that_o by_o her_o meame_n thou_o take_v she_o for_o thy_o patroness_n anâ—_n become_v true_o devout_a unto_o she_o thoâ—_n master_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v paâ—_n taker_n of_o the_o glory_n and_o eternal_a bliss_n which_o thou_o hope_v to_o enjoy_v in_o heâ—â—en_n the_o iii_o meditationâ—_n of_o the_o apparition_n of_o christ_n to_o s._n mâ—_n ry_o magdalen_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o s._n mary_n mâ—_n dalen_v upon_o sunday_n very_a eaâ—_n come_v to_o the_o monument_n briâ—_n ging_n with_o her_o odoriserous_a oyntmâ—_n and_o aromatical_a spice_n to_o anoint_v master_n body_n and_o not_o find_v hiâ—_n she_o think_v that_o he_o have_v be_v stollâ—_n which_o occasion_v in_o her_o soul_n nâ—_n grief_n &_o sorrow_n for_o before_o the_o wâ—_n because_o her_o lord_n be_v dead_a and_o because_o they_o have_v take_v he_o a_o way_n put_v he_o she_o know_v not_o where_o anâ—_n she_o stand_v at_o the_o monument_n &_o coâ—_n not_o depart_v thenâ—e_o but_o say_v o_o mayâ—_n 〈◊〉_d where_o be_v thou_o where_o shall_v i_o seek_v thou_o my_o joy_n my_o life_n where_o 〈◊〉_d they_o put_v thou_o o_o lord_n whither_o shall_v i_o go_v where_o may_v i_o seek_v thou_o â—â—ome_o shall_v i_o ask_v for_o thou_o ponder_n how_o muoh_o the_o earnest_n â—nd_v long_a desire_n the_o abundant_a &_o â—eruent_a tear_n of_o this_o holy_a sinner_n â—rought_v in_o the_o love_a breast_n of_o god_n â—r_o by_o her_o tear_n she_o obtain_v pardon_v â—her_a sin_n by_o tear_n she_o obtain_v â—he_v resurrection_n of_o her_o decease_a brother_n by_o her_o tear_n she_o deserve_v to_o â—ue_v angel_n for_o her_o comforter_n yeal_v â—d_a the_o lord_n of_o angel_n himself_o &_o â—be_v the_o first_o unto_o who_o our_o saviour_n do_v appear_v gather_v hence_o a_o great_a shame_n and_o â—susion_n for_o that_o thou_o so_o little_a feel_v â—d_a lament_v thy_o sin_n have_v by_o â—em_v so_o often_o lose_v god_n and_o his_o grace_n â—t_z if_o thou_o desire_v to_o find_v and_o not_o to_o â—se_v he_o imitate_v this_o holy_a and_o sferâ—â—t_a woman_n not_o take_v comfort_n in_o thing_n until_o thou_o find_v &_o possess_v creator_n for_o if_o thou_o seek_v in_o â—sort_n thou_o shall_v find_v he_o and_o he_o will_v comfort_v thou_o with_o 〈◊〉_d sight_n anâ—_n presence_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o our_o saviour_n see_v the_o holy_a desire_n of_o his_o disciple_n will_v now_o without_o further_a dâ—_n lâ—y_v fulfil_v they_o appear_v unto_o he_o yet_o disguise_v so_o that_o she_o may_v 〈◊〉_d know_v he_o and_o speak_n unto_o heâ—_n 〈◊〉_d a_o different_a voice_n from_o that_o he_o wâ—_v wont_a to_o use_v unto_o she_o he_o say_v wâ—_n man_n why_o weep_v thou_o whom_o seek_v thou_o and_o she_o answer_v he_o because_o they_o have_v take_v a_o way_n mâ—_n lord_n &_o i_o know_v not_o where_o thâ—_n have_v put_v he_o ponder_n that_o when_o this_o sinner_n bâ—_n fore_o weep_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o christ_n &_o wâ—_n shed_v they_o with_o the_o tear_n of_o her_o eyâ—_n our_o lord_n say_v not_o to_o she_o why_o wâ—_n pest_n thou_o nor_o who_o seek_v thoâ—_n because_o those_o tear_n proceed_v frâ—_n the_o self_n knowledge_n of_o her_o sin_n from_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o love_n of_o lord_n who_o she_o have_v present_a wâ—_n know_v and_o approve_v they_o but_o inâ—_n guard_v these_o tear_n proceed_v out_o of_o norance_n and_o want_v of_o faith_n hew_v â—ing_v he_o as_o dead_a who_o live_v and_o seeâ—ung_v the_o live_n among_o the_o dead_a he_o say_v why_o weep_v thou_o who_o â—eekest_v thou_o for_o doubtless_o thou_o snowe_v not_o because_o know_v thou_o will_v not_o lament_v for_o i_o in_o this_o manner_n neither_o will_v thou_o seek_v he_o as_o absent_v who_o thou_o have_v preâ—â—m_n with_o thou_o gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o examine_v and_o discuss_v well_o the_o cause_n of_o thy_o â—eares_n because_o many_o time_n thou_o wile_n persuade_v thyself_o that_o thou_o weep_v â—r_o thy_o sin_n and_o thou_o do_v not_o â—t_z for_o the_o temporal_a loss_n which_o they_o â—ave_n cause_v thou_o and_o other_o while_n â—hou_fw-mi will_v think_v that_o thou_o lament_v â—ith_o desire_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v god_n yet_o â—â—ou_o do_v not_o but_o only_o tof_o the_o tramell_n which_o thou_o endure_v and_o in_o like_a â—anner_n thou_o will_v think_v that_o thou_o â—okest_v god_n &_o his_o glory_n &_o in_o very_o â—ed_v thou_o seek_v thyself_o &_o thy_o â—ne_a honour_n and_o commodity_n and_o â—â—king_v god_n in_o this_o â—ort_n with_o good_a â—son_n he_o will_v ask_v thou_o who_o seeâ—_n lie_v seek_v therefore_o gâ—d_v in_o â—th_o sore_o that_o he_o may_v approve_v thy_o tear_n and_o say_v unto_o thou_o and_o unto_o all_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o mourn_v for_o they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o mercy_n of_o our_o lorâ—_n who_o will_v not_o long_o conceal_v himself_o but_o
the_o more_o holy_a receive_v great_a plenty_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o the_o most_o b._n virgin_n as_o full_a of_o grace_n &_o virtue_n receive_v more_o abundance_n thereof_o then_o all_o the_o rest_n together_o gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o dispose_v and_o prepare_v thyself_o to_o receive_v this_o divin_v spirit_n with_o the_o great_a fervour_n thou_o can_v because_o he_o communicate_v himself_o more_o abundant_o to_o he_o that_o be_v best_a prepare_v &_o to_o make_v thyself_o such_o the_o principal_a virtue_n which_o thou_o must_v procure_v to_o have_v be_v humility_n which_o conserve_v the_o rest_n as_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n say_v upon_o who_o repose_v my_o spirit_n say_v our_o lord_n but_o upon_o he_o that_o be_v humble_a and_o meek_a be_v thou_o then_o such_o aâ—_n one_o that_o with_o like_a disposition_n thou_o may_v receive_v and_o preserve_v in_o thy_o soul_n this_o divine_a spirit_n who_o resist_v the_o proâ—d_n and_o to_o the_o humble_a give_v his_o grace_n the_o xi_o meditation_n of_o the_o death_n of_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n our_o lady_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o b._n virgin_n our_o lady_n be_v now_o in_o year_n &_o god_n have_v determine_v she_o some_o time_n in_o this_o life_n which_o some_o believe_v be_v fifteen_o other_o more_o probable_o say_v that_o she_o live_v twenty_o three_o year_n after_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o she_o depart_v this_o life_n to_o heaven_n the_o 7â—_n year_n of_o her_o age_n almighty_a god_n have_v preserve_v she_o here_o all_o this_o time_n to_o give_v light_n to_o the_o world_n &_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n &_o also_o that_o she_o may_v see_v the_o faith_n and_o name_n of_o her_o bless_a son_n diwlge_v and_o spread_v over_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n she_o have_v now_o most_o earnest_a and_o inflame_a desire_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n where_o she_o be_v to_o find_v out_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n her_o son_n victorious_a and_o triumphant_a who_o she_o instant_o beseech_v to_o take_v she_o out_o oâ—_n this_o exile_n banishment_n &_o tempestuous_a sea_n &_o conduct_v she_o to_o that_o secure_a port_n of_o happiness_n where_o for_o ever_o she_o may_v enjoy_v his_o glorious_a sight_n &_o conpany_n ponder_n how_o this_o most_o bless_a son_n approve_v the_o pious_a desire_n of_o his_o dear_a mother_n and_o acknowledge_v the_o aspiration_n of_o her_o hart_n to_o be_v great_a than_o those_o of_o david_n where_o he_o say_v even_o as_o the_o hart_n desire_v after_o the_o fountain_n of_o water_n so_o do_v my_o soul_n desire_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n he_o send_v unto_o she_o a_o angel_n which_o many_o hoâ—ly_o father_n imagine_v be_v the_o angel_n s_o gabriel_n who_o come_v with_o a_o palm_n in_o his_o hand_n in_o token_n of_o the_o victory_n that_o this_o triumphant_a lady_n have_v get_v of_o sin_n of_o the_o devil_n &_o of_o death_n itself_o and_o the_o b._n virgin_n receive_v he_o with_o great_a comfort_n &_o joy_n of_o spirit_n confiâ—ering_v what_o she_o so_o much_o desire_v be_v â—ow_o to_o effect_v gather_v hence_o enkindle_v desire_n to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v god_n that_o when_o thy_o day_n shall_v end_v and_o death_n arrive_v â—hou_fw-mi may_v receive_v it_o with_o gust_n and_o â—oy_n hope_v by_o mean_n thereof_o to_o participate_v in_o heaven_n of_o the_o sweet_a presence_n and_o company_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n and_o of_o his_o most_o bless_a mother_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o son_n of_o god_n determine_v to_o fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o his_o most_o b._n mother_n the_o apostle_n be_v divide_v over_o the_o whole_a world_n preach_v the_o victory_n of_o their_o lord_n be_v miraculous_o assemble_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n who_o rejoice_v much_o at_o their_o come_n disclose_v unto_o they_o the_o news_n of_o her_o death_n with_o a_o cheerful_a &_o grave_a countenance_n declare_v unto_o they_o her_o desire_n to_o depart_v this_o life_n &_o to_o go_v to_o heaven_n which_o almighty_a god_n have_v grant_v unto_o she_o ponder_v the_o feel_n tear_n and_o tenderness_n of_o hart_n wherewith_o this_o doleâ—uli_fw-la relation_n afflict_a they_o all_o see_v their_o mother_n ready_a to_o depart_v thiâ—_n life_n and_o that_o divine_a sun_n illuminate_v the_o church_n to_o withdraw_v itself_o &_o go_v down_o ponder_v sâ—condly_o how_o the_o bleâ—â—sed_a virgin_n without_o any_o infirmity_n oâ—_n pain_n at_o all_o but_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o desire_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v her_o son_n in_o heaven_n betake_v herself_o to_o her_o poor_a bed_n &_o behold_v they_o all_o with_o a_o countenance_n rather_o divine_a then_o humane_a will_v they_o to_o come_v near_o &_o give_v they_o her_o blessing_n say_v god_n be_v with_o you_o my_o dear_o belove_a child_n lament_v not_o because_o i_o leave_v you_o but_o rejoice_v because_o i_o go_v to_o my_o best_a belove_a son_n gather_v hence_o a_o exceed_a desire_n to_o approach_v in_o spirit_n near_o unto_o this_o b._n lady_n &_o join_v thyself_o to_o his_o good_a company_n beseech_v she_o to_o give_v thou_o her_o holy_a blessing_n also_o that_o â—herwith_o thou_o may_v increase_v &_o go_v â—orward_o in_o grace_n &_o love_n of_o her_o god_n &_o thy_o lord_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n this_o happy_a hour_n be_v at_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d down_o from_o heaven_n accompany_v with_o innumerable_a angel_n by_o â—â—eir_n sight_n and_o presence_n to_o rejoice_v his_o â—ost_o b._n mother_n &_o to_o conduct_v her_o iâ—_n heaven_n ponder_v first_o the_o gracious_a and_o sweet_a word_n which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n use_v unto_o his_o sacred_a mother_n the_o bless_a virgin_n mary_n which_o may_v be_v the_o same_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v to_o his_o espouse_v in_o the_o canticle_n 〈◊〉_d arise_v make_v haste_v my_o love_n my_o dove_n my_o beautiful_a and_o come_v for_o winter_n be_v now_o past_a the_o rain_n be_v go_v and_o depart_v the_o flower_n have_v appear_v iâ—_n our_o land_n come_v from_o libanus_fw-la mâ—_n espouse_v come_v from_o libanus_n comâ—_n thou_o shall_v the_o crown_v with_o thâ—_n crown_n of_o justice_n which_o thou_o have_v sâ—_n well_o deserve_v ponder_v second_o what_o &_o hoâ—_n great_a the_o jubilee_n and_o comfort_n weâ—â—_n that_o do_v traverse_v the_o hart_n of_o this_o 〈◊〉_d lady_n what_o thanks_o she_o give_v her_o soâ—_n and_o her_o god_n for_o such_o benefit_n bâ—_n stow_v upon_o she_o and_o for_o vouch_v sâ—â—fing_v to_o cloth_n himself_o with_o her_o fleâ—â—_n and_o blood_n in_o her_o virginal_a wombâ—_n and_o call_n to_o mind_n the_o manner_n of_o 〈◊〉_d death_n on_o the_o cross_n will_v say_v o_o 〈◊〉_d father_n as_o thou_o be_v god_n and_o my_o 〈◊〉_d as_o man_n into_o thy_o hand_n o_o lord_n i_o coâ—_n mend_v my_o spirit_n and_o with_o thâ—_n word_n she_o yield_v her_o spirit_n to_o hiâ—_n who_o she_o have_v invest_v within_o herself_o from_o hence_o thou_o shall_v gather_v affection_n to_o praise_n god_n our_o lord_n in_o who_o sight_n the_o death_n of_o this_o lady_n be_v precious_a give_v she_o so_o copious_a and_o large_a a_o recompense_n for_o her_o labour_n trust_v in_o like_a sort_n to_o receive_v reward_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v endure_v for_o his_o service_n &_o glory_n that_o so_o thy_o death_n may_v be_v precious_a in_o his_o sight_n as_o be_v that_o of_o his_o saint_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o disciple_n of_o our_o lord_n when_o they_o behold_v that_o body_n without_o life_n of_o which_o our_o life_n have_v take_v flesh_n they_o â—ll_o prostrate_v themselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n kiss_v it_o with_o great_a tenderness_n devotion_n &_o affection_n then_o lay_v it_o forth_o with_o upon_o a_o beer_n they_o â—ooke_v it_o on_o their_o shoulder_n and_o carry_v it_o through_o the_o city_n of_o hierusaâ—em_n sing_v hymn_n and_o devout_a â—rayers_n till_o they_o arrive_v at_o the_o sepulchre_n where_o it_o be_v to_o be_v place_v ponder_v how_o their_o grief_n at_o such_o â—me_n as_o the_o holy_a body_n be_v put_v into_o the_o monument_n be_v renew_v &_o that_o they_o devout_o kiss_v and_o with_o great_a reverence_n adore_v it_o again_o &_o again_o not_o be_v able_a to_o withdraw_v their_o eye_n from_o thence_o where_o they_o have_v their_o heart_n hence_o stir_v up_o in_o thyself_o a_o tender_a feel_n &_o sorrow_n for_o the_o absence_n of_o this_o b._n lady_n &_o a_o earnest_a desire_n spiritual_o with_o thy_o best_a endeavour_n to_o accompany_v her_o holy_a body_n conforge_v thyself_o with_o the_o quire_n of_o angel_n &_o the_o disciple_n to_o sing_v with_o they_o her_o praise_n beseech_v she_o to_o obtain_v thou_o such_o a_o death_n as_o thou_o may_v inâ—_n her_o company_n enjoy_v for_o ever_o the_o presence_n &_o glory_n of_o her_o
unto_o our_o lord_n after_o they_o have_v receive_v it_o for_o the_o excellency_n and_o soveraingty_n of_o this_o divine_a sacrament_n in_o which_o be_v contain_v god_n himself_o require_v that_o the_o disposition_n and_o preparation_n thereto_o be_v make_v with_o all_o care_n possible_a and_o therefore_o one_o of_o the_o best_a preparation_n wherewith_o all_o may_v come_v to_o receive_v abundant_a grace_n will_v be_v retire_n themselves_o first_o to_o consider_v well_o some_o one_o point_n of_o the_o six_o which_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o two_o ensue_a meditation_n which_o be_v of_o the_o fear_n and_o love_n of_o god_n because_o these_o two_o virtue_n unite_v the_o soul_n with_o god_n &_o be_v the_o two_o arm_n wherewith_o she_o be_v to_o embrace_v her_o spouse_n and_o which_o do_v instruct_v and_o teach_v she_o what_o god_n be_v and_o what_o she_o be_v for_o fear_n cause_v in_o the_o soul_n humility_n and_o reverence_n love_n confidence_n &_o devotion_n fear_n discover_v the_o greatness_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o baseness_n love_n his_o goodness_n and_o clemency_n fear_v his_o justice_n and_o our_o sin_n love_n the_o mercy_n and_o confidence_n we_o ought_v to_o have_v of_o the_o pardon_n of_o they_o if_o therefore_o love_n and_o fear_n work_v so_o great_a good_a in_o the_o soul_n thou_o must_v endeavour_v by_o all_o mean_n that_o these_o say_v consideration_n may_v engender_v and_o produce_v in_o thy_o these_o two_o pearl_n but_o because_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n so_o much_o affect_v variety_n that_o though_o the_o consideration_n be_v most_o excâ—llent_a yet_o be_v it_o present_o most_o weary_a of_o it_o i_o will_v put_v in_o these_o two_o meditation_n six_o point_n as_o i_o have_v say_v which_o may_v serve_v for_o preparation_n to_o six_o communion_n for_o new_a meat_n sharpen_v &_o stir_v up_o the_o appetite_n of_o man_n &_o excit_v in_o he_o a_o new_a hunger_n &_o desire_n to_o unite_v himself_o with_o god_n for_o all_o these_o sauce_n and_o seasoning_n 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