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pleasant_a and_o delectable_a â—o_o we_o here_o we_o only_o shall_v make_v mention_n of_o the_o most_o principal_a one_o as_o 1_o it_o be_v a_o life_n of_o greaâ—_n joy_n and_o gladness_n they_o shall_v obtainjoy_v and_o gladness_n isa._n 35.10_o and_o 51_o 8._o then_o thâ—s_v gladness_n be_v great_a it_o shall_v be_v a_o unspeakable_o glorious_a joy_n 1_o pet._n 1.8_o for_o than_o they_o shall_v see_v he_o see_v the_o joy_n which_o now_o they_o have_v when_o they_o love_v he_o who_o they_o see_v not_o and_o believe_v on_o a_o unseen_a christ_n be_v inexpressible_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n how_o much_o more_o inexpressible_o full_a of_o glory_n shall_v they_o then_o be_v when_o they_o come_v to_o embrace_v he_o who_o their_o soul_n love_v who_o now_o they_o enjoy_v alone_o by_o faith_n spiritual_a joy_n and_o gladness_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o very_a begining_n of_o it_o in_o time_n rom._n 14.17_o it_o be_v here_o a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5.22_o it_o be_v 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shall_v be_v there_o complete_o satisfy_v and_o that_o be_v enough_o and_o may_v satish_v we_o 3._o that_o glory_n have_v a_o wonderful_a transform_a virtue_n as_o appear_v from_o 1_o john_n 3.2_o 〈◊〉_d shall_v be_v like_o he_o that_o be_v like_v unto_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d who_o the_o apostle_n speak_v there_o for_o we_o shaâ—â—_n see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v the_o discovery_n of_o god_n in_o thâ—_n land_n of_o glory_n shall_v transform_v we_o and_o iâ—_n print_v in_o the_o soul_n those_o heavenly_a accompliâ—â—ments_n which_o shall_v make_v we_o like_a unto_o he_o tâ—â—_n divine_a ray_n proceed_v from_o that_o object_n 〈◊〉_d receive_v by_o the_o soul_n shall_v make_v it_o so_o farâ—â—_n capable_a conformable_a to_o the_o object_n caâ—â—â—ing_v alongst_o with_o they_o a_o transform_a poâ—â—â—_n and_o virtue_n they_o shall_v imprint_v in_o the_o souâ—â—_n lively_a copy_n of_o the_o glorious_a communicaâ—â—_n virtue_n after_o a_o more_o clear_a full_a heavenly_a 〈◊〉_d visible_a way_n and_o in_o 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thaâ—_n familiar_o for_o they_o stand_v there_o as_o minister_n oâ—_n state_n attend_v the_o king_n own_o person_n then_o behold_v they_o hâ—s_n face_n and_o live_v and_o do_v rejoice_v iâ—_n the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n day_n and_o night_n they_o be_v make_v pillar_n in_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v go_v no_o more_o out_o rev._n 3.12_o glorâ—_n be_v their_o house_n and_o element_n they_o can_v noâ—_n live_v without_o thâ—t_a glory_n they_o can_v noâ—_n breathe_v without_o his_o company_n he_o dwell_v among_o they_o even_o he_o that_o sit_v upon_o it_o thâ—_n throne_n revel_v 7.15_o there_o the_o great_a tabernacle_n of_o god_n be_v with_o man_n whereof_o this_o tabernacle_n enjoy_v by_o they_o in_o the_o church_n militanâ—_n be_v but_o a_o smâ—ll_a resemblance_n there_o it_o be_v when_o that_o word_n shaâ—l_v be_v make_v good_a and_o lively_a whicâ—_n we_o have_v revel_v 21.3_o and_o i_o hear_v a_o great_a voice_n out_o of_o heaven_n say_v behold_v the_o tabernacle_n 〈◊〉_d god_n be_v with_o man_n and_o he_o will_v dwell_v with_o they_o anâ—_n they_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n and_o god_n himself_o shall_v bâ—_n with_o they_o and_o shall_v be_v their_o god_n the_o believeâ—_n there_o lie_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o god_n there_o it_o 〈◊〉_d that_o they_o shall_v see_v his_o face_n and_o his_o name_n shall_v bâ—_n in_o their_o forehead_n revel_v 22_o 4._o 6._o in_o glory_n they_o shall_v have_v near_a communion_n wiâ—h_v jesus_n christ_n their_o head_n their_o â—_z their_o brother_n their_o lord_n and_o king_n then_o they_o be_v with_o christ_n and_o enjoy_v he_o phil._n 1_o 23._o 2_o cor._n 5.8_o and_o â—hat_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 1_o thess_n 4.17_o he_o live_v with_o they_o and_o feed_v they_o the_o lamb_n which_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o throne_n shall_v feed_v they_o and_o shall_v lead_v they_o rev._n 7_o 17._o they_o shall_v sit_v with_o he_o there_o upon_o his_o throne_n revel_v 3.21_o there_o get_v they_o the_o morning_n star_n revel_v 2.28_o there_o do_v they_o eat_v of_o the_o hide_a manna_n rev._n 2.17_o here_o the_o soul_n be_v put_v to_o long_o for_o nearness_n with_o christ_n and_o complain_v of_o cloud_n interrupt_v the_o beam_n of_o his_o love_n but_o there_o they_o shall_v see_v he_o to_o their_o contentment_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v continual_o with_o the_o lord_n and_o follow_v the_o lamb_n whithersoever_o he_o go_v revel_v 14.4_o there_o shall_v the_o inhabitant_n of_o glory_n be_v partaker_n of_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n revel_v 19_o 7_o 8._o 7._o in_o glory_n their_o work_n and_o employment_n shall_v be_v to_o serve_v god_n and_o the_o lamb_n day_n and_o night_n in_o his_o temple_n revel_v 7_o 15._o and_o 22.3_o and_o to_o praise_v
in_o respect_n of_o the_o many_o glorious_a and_o remarkable_a effect_n and_o fraâ—s_n which_o it_o have_v whereof_o we_o shall_v give_v these_o â—ew_a instaneâ—s_n 1._o by_o the_o gospel_n there_o be_v a_o church_n gather_v out_o of_o the_o world_n which_o shall_v stand_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n in_o dâ—spiâ—e_n of_o all_o â—he_v opposition_n man_n and_o devil_n shall_v make_v against_o it_o what_o a_o mystery_n oâ—_n pour_v be_v here_o when_o a_o few_o fisher_n without_o the_o help_n of_o humane_a learning_n and_o without_o the_o assistance_n of_o humane_a advantage_n through_o preach_v and_o continual_a suffer_v carry_v on_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n so_o that_o it_o be_v spread_v throuâ—h_o the_o world_n and_o continue_v to_o this_o day_n notwithstanding_o of_o all_o the_o opposition_n that_o the_o gate_n of_o heâ—l_n can_v do_v against_o it_o through_o emperor_n high_a powâ—â—s_n with_o inferior_a magistrate_n corrupt_a churchman_n etc._n etc._n who_o through_o subtlety_n and_o violence_n labour_v total_o to_o root_v out_o the_o same_o 2._o by_o the_o gospel_n man_n be_v bring_v out_o of_o themselves_o to_o seek_v righteousness_n and_o justification_n in_o another_o yea_o in_o a_o crucify_a and_o despise_a mediator_n and_o make_v willing_a direct_o contrary_a their_o nature_n and_o deep_a root_a inclination_n of_o heart_n which_o be_v continual_o look_v out_o for_o help_n and_o delivery_n in_o themselves_o to_o forsake_v their_o own_o righteousness_n and_o all_o which_o former_o they_o count_v gain_n and_o to_o flâ—e_v to_o christ_n jesus_n for_o all_o and_o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o he_o faith_n that_o only_o they_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o he_o 3._o this_o gospel_n learn_v the_o soul_n alone_o to_o depend_v on_o christ_n for_o help_n in_o every_o duty_n whereunto_o they_o aâ—e_v call_v and_o to_o see_v their_o strength_n only_o to_o be_v in_o he_o and_o in_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o right_a arm_n o_o a_o 〈◊〉_d mystery_n to_o â—lesh_n and_o blood_n 4._o this_o gospel_n mâ—kes_v mâ—n_z to_o forsake_v all_o relation_n and_o interest_n foâ—_n chrâ—st_n mat_n 10.37_o 38._o luk_n 14_o 26._o whaâ—_n 〈◊〉_d mystery_n of_o pour_n must_v be_v here_o 5._o this_o gâ—sâ—â—l_n mâ—kes_v mâ—n_z to_o forsake_v their_o idol_n 〈◊〉_d bosom_n sin_n and_o evils_n which_o former_o â—â—ey_v love_v as_o their_o life_n and_o to_o plâ—ck_v ouâ—â—heir_a â—â—ght_n eye_n and_o to_o cut_v off_o â—heir_o right_a hand_n mat_n 5._o 29_o 30._o mat._n 18_o 8_o 9_o mark_n 9.45.6_o thâ—_n gospel_n make_v a_o man_n suffer_v all_o thing_n and_o thâ—â—_n cheerful_o be_v it_o even_o death_n be_v self_n for_o christ_n and_o hâ—s_n truth_n and_o to_o forsake_v all_o that_o be_v deâ—â—_n unto_o he_o yea_o the_o world_n act._n 20_o 24._o reve._n 12.11_o 1_o use_v certain_o the_o serious_a ponder_a 〈◊〉_d â—hese_n may_v just_o cause_v we_o stand_v astonish_v neither_o can_v we_o forbear_v from_o wonder_v provide_v we_o notice_v what_o wonderful_a goodness_n mercy_n and_o infinite_a condescendency_n iâ—_n herein_o hold_v forth_o in_o the_o lord_n be_v bring_v to_o light_v these_o mystery_n and_o his_o keep_n up_o thâ—_n fair_o and_o clear_a discovery_n thereof_o for_o ouâ—_n day_n or_o that_o order_n our_o time_n in_o the_o worlâ—_n thus_o to_o be_v when_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n with_o his_o full_a and_o bright_a beam_n shine_v in_o ouâ—â—orizon_n 2_o use_n the_o consideration_n of_o the_o lord_n open_v up_o these_o mystery_n in_o our_o day_n caâ—â—_n for_o great_a thankfulness_n from_o we_o o_o how_o shoulâ—_n our_o heart_n praise_n and_o magnify_v he_o who_o haâ—â—_n thus_o bring_v life_n and_o immortality_n into_o light_n the_o angel_n sing_v when_o this_o evangelic_n day_n fiâ—â—_n break_v up_o and_o count_v it_o their_o honour_n to_o 〈◊〉_d the_o fiâ—st_a news_n thereof_o to_o a_o company_n of_o pooâ—_n shepherd_n luk._n 2.10_o 11._o and_o the_o angel_n saâ—â—_n unto_o they_o fear_v not_o for_o behold_v i_o bring_v you_o goâ—â—_n tiding_n of_o greaâ—_n joy_n which_o shall_v be_v to_o all_o people_n 〈◊〉_d unto_o you_o be_v bear_v this_o day_n in_o the_o city_n of_o david_n a_o saviour_n which_o be_v christ_n the_o lord_n luk_n 2.31_o whereupon_o anna_n the_o prophetess_n give_v thanks_o likewise_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o speak_v of_o he_o to_o all_o that_o look_v for_o redemption_n in_o jerusalem_n marry_o cry_v forth_o &_o say_v my_o soul_n do_v magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o my_o spirit_n have_v rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n luk._n 1.46_o 47._o zacharias_n when_o his_o tongue_n be_v loose_v speak_v and_o praise_v god_n luk_n 1_o 64_o and_o again_o verse_n 68_o 69._o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n â—or_a he_o have_v visit_v and_o redeem_v his_o people_n and_o have_v raise_v up_o a_o horn_n of_o salvation_n for_o we_o in_o the_o house_n of_o his_o servant_n david_n etc._n etc._n 3_o use_n this_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v lâ—ment_v and_o weep_v over_o the_o sad_a condition_n of_o thâ—se_a 1._o that_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o outward_a revelation_n of_o these_o mystery_n among_o they_o who_o notwithstanding_o of_o all_o this_o light_n sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o live_v in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n o_o pray_v for_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n that_o the_o people_n â—hat_n wâ—lk_v iâ—_n darkness_n may_v see_v a_o great_a light_n and_o that_o the_o light_n may_v shine_v upon_o thâ—se_a thaâ—_n dwell_v in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n isa_n 9_o 2.2_o as_o also_o the_o sad_a estate_n of_o those_o that_o hear_v the_o outward_a sound_n thereof_o buâ—_n know_v no_o more_o of_o the_o lively_a power_n and_o operation_n of_o this_o mâ—sterâ—_n then_o there_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n who_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v lest_o the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n shall_v shine_v unto_o they_o 2_o cor._n 4_o 4._o 4_o use_v this_o doctrine_n require_v 〈◊〉_d we_o walk_v suitable_o under_o these_o greaâ—_n â—_z provide_v and_o purchase_v unto_o we_o and_o improve_v thâ—m_a according_o and_o more_o especial_o 1._o thâ—â—_n we_o esteem_v and_o account_v high_o of_o this_o unspeakable_a favour_n the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o discovery_n of_o life_n and_o immortality_n 2._o that_o we_o be_v herein_o tender_a and_o watchful_a that_o we_o neither_o do_v nor_o say_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o thâ—s_n mystery_n but_o that_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o gospel_n 3._o that_o we_o shall_v be_v zealous_a in_o stand_v up_o for_o the_o defence_n oâ—_n this_o gospel_n which_o be_v such_o a_o mystery_n we_o shall_v be_v always_o ready_a to_o buy_v the_o truth_n and_o upon_o no_o account_n to_o sell_v it_o 4._o that_o we_o receive_v the_o gospel_n into_o our_o heart_n believe_v and_o welcome_v the_o same_o not_o judge_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o hear_v the_o sound_n thereof_o without_o find_v and_o experimental_o know_v the_o lively_a and_o strong_a effect_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o same_o in_o the_o soul_n 5._o that_o we_o in_o the_o preach_n and_o you_o in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o gospel_n continual_o look_v upon_o it_o as_o a_o mystery_n and_o therefore_o shall_v beware_v of_o judge_v ourselves_o in_o a_o capacity_n to_o reach_v unto_o the_o ground_n of_o this_o so_o great_a a_o depth_n or_o to_o measure_v the_o samâ—_n by_o our_o scrimp_n natural_a understanding_n or_o shallow_a capacity_n and_o so_o to_o cast_v at_o all_o we_o can_v fathom_v or_o attempt_v to_o cast_v it_o in_o our_o câ—lins_n and_o form_n o_o indeed_o a_o heavy_a sin_n a_o bold_a dare_a and_o presumptuous_a counterfeit_n of_o â—hâ—_n king_n coin_n and_o a_o giuâ—ng_v out_o of_o our_o counterfeit_n mix_v clip_a metal_n instead_o of_o the_o â—_z true_a coyn._n 6._o that_o we_o sâ—eâ—ng_v it_o be_v a_o mystery_n and_o so_o far_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o our_o capacity_n shall_v seek_v unto_o the_o lord_n alone_o for_o light_n we_o shall_v go_v to_o hâ—m_v as_o the_o author_n thereof_o and_o shall_v go_v to_o christ_n who_o be_v give_v for_o a_o light_n that_o this_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o be_v the_o real_a substance_n of_o this_o mystery_n may_v clear_v up_o our_o understanding_n with_o the_o sun_n beam_n of_o his_o light_n and_o make_v we_o in_o some_o measure_n to_o know_v what_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o mystery_n be_v and_o that_o he_o may_v drive_v away_o the_o cloud_n of_o ignorance_n and_o prejudices_fw-la whereby_o this_o light_n be_v keep_v from_o we_o hereby_o we_o shall_v evidence_n our_o believe_v that_o this_o be_v a_o mystery_n through_o our_o faithful_a and_o continual_a dependence_n on_o this_o fountain_n of_o light_n that_o we_o may_v see_v this_o mystery_n of_o light_n in_o his_o light_n of_o the_o glory_n
foâ—_n the_o adoption_n to_o wit_n the_o redemption_n of_o our_o body_n for_o we_o be_v save_v by_o hope_n but_o hope_v that_o be_v see_v 〈◊〉_d not_o hope_n for_o what_o a_o man_n seâ—th_v why_o do_v he_o yeâ—_n hope_v for_o but_o if_o we_o hope_v for_o that_o we_o see_v not_o that_o do_v we_o with_o patience_n wait_v fâ—r_v it_o rome_n 8.23.24_o 25_o glory_n be_v purchase_v for_o they_o at_o a_o dear_a raâ—e_n to_o wit_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o promise_v to_o to_o they_o by_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n who_o can_v lie_v nevertheless_o while_o here_o in_o time_n though_o now_o and_o hâ—â—_n aâ—_n the_o lord_n see_v good_a they_o may_v geâ—_n some_o foretaste_n of_o that_o life_n of_o glory_n and_o have_v bestow_v on_o they_o the_o earnest_a of_o the_o inheritance_n even_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n by_o who_o they_o 〈◊〉_d sealeâ—_n yet_o they_o must_v waiâ—_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o purchase_v possession_n ephes_n 1.13.14_o all_o that_o be_v goten_a here_o be_v but_o the_o earnest_n of_o what_o be_v to_o come_v and_o of_o what_o be_v fold_v up_o in_o the_o promise_n which_o they_o must_v follow_v after_o in_o faith_n and_o hope_n here_o they_o wait_v for_o that_o glory_n and_o live_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o expectation_n of_o what_o be_v to_o come_v and_o now_o abide_v faith_n hope_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor_n 13.13_o the_o lord_n see_v it_o good_a it_o shall_v bâ—_n so_o for_o wise_a and_o weighty_a reason_n we_o shall_v offer_v some_o few_o which_o may_v satisfy_v we_o herein_o 1_o reason_n that_o he_o may_v attain_v the_o praise_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n when_o it_o be_v see_v that_o such_o who_o be_v no_o fool_n dare_v nevertheless_o adventure_v their_o soul_n and_o all_o their_o concernment_n upon_o gods_n naked_a word_n depend_v thereupon_o and_o possess_v their_o soul_n in_o patience_n and_o thus_o live_v in_o hope_n yea_o not_o only_o so_o but_o rejoice_v in_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god._n rom._n 5.2_o though_o for_o the_o present_a they_o may_v have_v very_o little_a or_o nothing_o in_o hand_n 2._o reason_n that_o thereby_o the_o several_a grace_n of_o gods_n spirit_n may_v be_v exercise_v in_o they_o as_o faith_n patience_n longing_n etc._n etc._n whereof_o the_o beliver_v shall_v make_v no_o use_n when_o once_o in_o possession_n of_o glory_n the_o hope_n that_o be_v see_v be_v no_o hope_n that_o be_v hope_n have_v no_o more_o place_n when_o the_o thing_n hope_v for_o be_v see_v and_o possess_v and_o where_o hope_n be_v in_o exercise_n there_o be_v also_o a_o patient_a wait_n all_o which_o acknowledge_v faith_n to_o be_v the_o foundation_n whereon_o â—hâ—y_o stand_v now_o be_v the_o time_n and_o season_n â—or_a these_o fruit_n to_o grow_v for_o aâ—_n soon_o as_o the_o hope_a for_o inheritance_n be_v attain_v these_o flower_n shall_v no_o more_o bloâ—som_n in_o the_o garden_n of_o the_o soul_n now_o must_v we_o live_v by_o faiâ—â—_n and_o not_o by_o sense_n 2_o cor._n 5.7_o now_o be_v it_o thaâ—_n they_o groan_v earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v cloathâ—â—_n upon_o with_o their_o house_n which_o be_v from_o heaveâ—_n to_o wit_n while_o they_o be_v in_o this_o tabernacle_n 2_o cor_fw-la 5.1_o 2_o 4._o now_o abide_v faith_n hope_n 1_o cor._n l3._n 13_o 3._o reason_n that_o they_o may_v be_v prepare_v anâ—_n make_v meet_v for_o â—hat_n glory_n and_o to_o be_v partaker_n 〈◊〉_d the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n col._n 1_o 1â—_n glory_n be_v no_o ordinary_a life_n neither_o shall_v sinner_n find_v a_o breathe_n in_o that_o element_n they_o must_v bâ—_n change_v wash_v and_o prepare_v before_o theâ—_n come_v there_o the_o rough_a stone_n win_v out_o of_o nature_n womb_n must_v be_v plain_v and_o polish_v before_o they_o can_v be_v useful_a material_n for_o the_o high_a house_n here_o then_o must_v the_o expectant_n of_o thaâ—_n glory_n through_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n hope_n patience_n etc._n etc._n be_v adorn_v and_o fit_v for_o thâ—â—_n glorious_a habitation_n the_o child_n that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d stand_v before_o the_o king_n of_o babylon_n be_v to_o bâ—_n teach_v and_o â—â—â—â—ished_v wiâ—h_v the_o king_n meat_n aâ—â—_n wine_n wâ—ich_a be_v drink_v for_o the_o space_n of_o thâ—â—â—_n year_n dan._n 1_o 3_o 4_o 5._o far_o more_o than_o be_v 〈◊〉_d attender_n oâ—_n glory_n to_o be_v prepare_v whereby_o they_o may_v be_v fiâ—ted_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o presence_n oâ—_n the_o greaâ—_n king_n of_o glory_n and_o that_o everlasting_o 4._o reason_n thâ—â—_n thereby_o glory_n may_v be_v the_o sweet_a aâ—d_n welcome_a unto_o they_o when_o thâ—â—_n get_v it_o a_o loâ—g_a expect_a crown_n be_v the_o welcome_a when_o oâ—â—â—ined_v 5._o reason_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v have_v occasion_n to_o evidence_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o power_n truth_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o bring_v they_o at_o last_o to_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o promise_a inheritance_n after_o some_o few_o year_n patient_a wait_v and_o that_o 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least_o may_v prejudge_v that_o hope_n no_o not_o for_o the_o great_a of_o worldly_a advantage_n rom._n 8.18_o but_o here_o take_v some_o word_n of_o use_n alongst_o with_o you_o 1._o for_o caution_n to_o such_o who_o now_o â—nd_v then_o win_v at_o some_o foretasting_n of_o this_o glorious_a life_n of_o glory_n and_o sometime_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o king_n banqueting-house_n and_o fill_v with_o the_o kiss_v of_o his_o mouth_n and_o eat_v of_o his_o apple_n of_o love_n and_o so_o be_v bring_v into_o the_o very_a suburb_n of_o heaven_n i_o will_v say_v these_o thing_n unto_o they_o 1._o think_v not_o that_o that_o life_n will_v always_o continue_v you_o may_v now_o and_o then_o have_v more_o than_o ordinary_a dainty_n and_o some_o day_n of_o feast_v yet_o remember_v that_o thy_o life_n here_o be_v by_o faith_n hope_n etc._n etc._n and_o not_o by_o sense_n but_o provide_v that_o it_o please_v thâ—_n lord_n out_o of_o his_o overflow_a goodness_n foâ—_n his_o own_o glory_n to_o daâ—dle_v 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wonderful_a love_n and_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n who_o have_v seek_v after_o the_o gentile_n in_o clemency_n and_o mercy_n who_o have_v be_v so_o long_o debar_v and_o established_a usiâ—â—_n the_o faith_n of_o the_o great_a thing_n promse_v unto_o â—ut_v in_o â—he_n word_n now_o 〈…〉_z to_o see_v the_o old_a prophecy_n and_o 〈…〉_z be_v 〈…〉_z alsâ—_n 〈…〉_z 〈…〉_z our_o unâ—o_o 〈…〉_z pâ—ay_o for_o they_o upon_z 〈…〉_z give_v on_o their_o account_v 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n in_o due_a time_n will_v accomplish_v aâ—d_v beside_o it_o shall_v make_v we_o lay_v to_o heart_n ouâ—_n duty_n in_o manage_v aright_o tâ—â—_n priâ—iledge_n in_o the_o thankful_a acknowledgement_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v undeserved_a love_n herein_o and_o by_o hearty_a embrace_v and_o welcome_v this_o offer_n and_o to_o walk_v worthy_a oâ—_n the_o same_o in_o all_o holy_a conversation_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god._n quâ—st_n but_o provide_v it_o be_v ask_v whether_o all_o the_o gentile_n see_v the_o glory_n and_o know_v the_o rich_a of_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o mystery_n i_o answer_v no_o for_o all_o have_v not_o the_o pâ—eaching_n of_o the_o gospel_n among_o â—hem_n if_o it_o be_v â—urther_o ask_v if_o all_o thâ—se_a to_o who_o thiâ—_n gospel_n be_v preach_v see_v â—hâ—s_a glory_n i_o answer_v no._n but_o only_o the_o saint_n among_o the_o gentile_n as_o appâ—arâ—_n from_o verse_n 26_o this_o be_v make_v manifest_a to_o the_o saint_n where_o we_o see_v that_o it_o be_v aâ—â—ne_v â—he_n sainâ—s_v who_o have_v obtain_v gâ—ace_n to_o believe_v this_o gospel_n and_o not_o every_o one_o who_o hear_v iâ—_n preach_v who_o dâ—scern_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o mystery_n which_o be_v in_o the_o gospel_n for_o 1._o unto_o some_o he_o preach_v of_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n 2_o cor._n 2.16_o and_o unto_o their_o corrupted_a and_o prejudicate_v understanding_n it_o savour_v as_o a_o dead_a carrion_n wherein_o their_o soul_n have_v no_o pleasure_n yea_o it_o be_v as_o dâ—ath_n so_o that_o their_o reject_v of_o the_o gospel_n and_o their_o averseness_n from_o it_o prove_v their_o death_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 2._o unto_o some_o it_o be_v but_o foolishness_n as_o it_o be_v unto_o the_o greek_n 1_o cor._n 1.23_o and_o matter_n of_o mock_v and_o derision_n as_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o resurrection_n be_v unto_o these_o of_o athens_n act._n 17.32_o many_o have_v no_o better_a opinion_n of_o the_o ambassador_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v send_v to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n 〈◊〉_d festâ—s_v of_o paul_n act._n 26.24_o and_o of_o the_o believer_n of_o the_o gospel_n than_o the_o pharisee_n have_v of_o the_o multitude_n joh._n 7_o 49.3_o unto_o some_o christ_n be_v a_o rock_n of_o offence_n and_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o stumble_a block_n unto_o they_o even_o as_o unto_o the_o jew_n who_o stumble_v at_o the_o stumble_a stone_n and_o rock_n of_o offence_n 1_o cor._n 1._o â—3_n rome_n 9.32_o 33._o 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they_o which_o believe_v not_o that_o the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n of_o of_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n can_v shine_v unto_o they_o so_o that_o they_o can_v discern_v nothing_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o same_o 2_o cor_fw-la 4.4_o and_o some_o blind_v by_o a_o judgement_n from_o god_n be_v therefore_o no_o copartner_n of_o this_o revelation_n math._n 11.25.6_o some_o see_v a_o glance_n some_o daâ—k_a half_a glimmering_n of_o this_o glory_n but_o discern_v not_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o mystery_n they_o get_v some_o sight_n which_o may_v occasion_v some_o little_a work_n and_o operation_n in_o they_o nevertheless_o they_o continwe_v stranger_n unto_o the_o true_a spiritual_a glory_n thereof_o for_o 1_o they_o may_v see_v so_o much_o therein_o as_o may_v engage_v they_o to_o a_o profession_n of_o the_o same_o for_o a_o time_n in_o a_o fair_a day_n when_o iâ—_n be_v accompany_v with_o no_o persecution_n but_o â—ven_o as_o the_o stony_a ground_n have_v no_o deepness_n of_o earth_n wheâ—_n persecution_n come_v they_o immediate_o forsake_v the_o gospel_n and_o turn_v their_o back_n upon_o it_o math._n 13._o 2_o they_o may_v ready_o see_v so_o much_o in_o it_o as_o make_v they_o willingâ—â—_n to_o part_v with_o somewhat_o but_o not_o that_o inâ—â—_n which_o will_v make_v they_o willing_a to_o forsake_v 〈◊〉_d for_o christ_n the_o care_n of_o the_o world_n do_v not_o only_o choke_v all_o again_o but_o create_v a_o mist_n in_o their_o eye_n which_o total_o cloud_v and_o darkness_n this_o glory_n 3_o they_o may_v see_v that_o which_o may_v inward_o affect_v they_o as_o agrippa_z to_o be_v almost_o christian_n act._n 26._o and_o no_o more_o 4_o they_o may_v ready_o have_v some_o general_a knowledge_n of_o the_o letter_n and_o outside_n thereof_o and_o may_v be_v great_a doctor_n and_o learned_a preacher_n and_o nevertheless_o whole_o stranger_n unto_o the_o power_n and_o life_n of_o the_o same_o 5_o yea_o they_o may_v attain_v some_o 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direct_o applicable_a unto_o to_o their_o case_n and_o condition_n and_o be_v very_o suitable_a unto_o they_o whereâ—â—_n other_o look_v on_o these_o thing_n aâ—_n more_o the_o concernment_n oâ—_n other_o than_o themselves_o 3._o they_o see_v the_o good_a be_v complete_a all-sufficient_a necessary_a and_o satisfy_a which_o be_v hold_v out_o in_o this_o gospel_n and_o therefore_o they_o seek_v not_o after_o more_o provide_v they_o obtain_v that_o they_o judge_v their_o lot_n be_v fall_v unto_o they_o in_o pleasant_a place_n and_o that_o tâ—ey_n have_v goodly_a heritage_n 4._o they_o see_v somewhat_o of_o that_o soul-ravishing_a profound_a counsel_n of_o redemption_n wherein_o all_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n be_v engage_v to_o carry_v on_o and_o perfect_v the_o same_o and_o â—â—ey_n see_v herein_o such_o glory_n that_o it_o make_v they_o long_o for_o heaven_n that_o they_o may_v obtain_v a_o more_o broad_a and_o wide_o look_v oâ—_n that_o divine_a mysterious_a on-carrying_a of_o the_o waâ—_n of_o salvation_n wherein_o so_o much_o of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o glorious_a attribute_v in_o such_o a_o lofty_a way_n do_v appear_v 5._o thâ—_n 〈…〉_z that_o therein_o 〈◊〉_d reacheâ—_n 〈…〉_z soul_n aâ—d_n make_v they_o that_o 〈…〉_z 〈…〉_z 〈…〉_z and_o soul_n give_v their_o 〈…〉_z as_o be_v altogether_o precious_a 〈◊〉_d soul_n satisfy_v 6._o they_o see_v that_o which_o make_v they_o 〈◊〉_d willing_a and_o 〈…〉_z all_o and_o â—â—ll_v every_o thing_n 〈…〉_z once_o they_o 〈…〉_z invaluable_a 〈◊〉_d 7._o they_o seâ—_n that_o light_n which_o have_v that_o powâ—â—_n and_o force_n therein_o that_o bring_v under_o their_o irregular_a love_n to_o the_o world_n and_o all_o other_o vanity_n together_o with_o the_o strong_a corruption_n that_o molest_v they_o 1_o use_v it_o need_v then_o be_v no_o strange_a business_n that_o there_o be_v so_o â—ew_a that_o high_o esteem_v of_o this_o
gospel_n and_o that_o so_o many_o undervalue_n and_o contemn_v it_o see_v there_o be_v so_o few_o real_a saint_n who_o alone_o can_v see_v the_o glory_n and_o singular_a excellency_n of_o this_o gospel_n oh_o it_o be_v a_o sealled_a 〈◊〉_d even_o unto_o they_o who_o 〈◊〉_d hear_v it_o 〈…〉_z the_o outward_a â—hâ—ll_n and_o 〈…〉_z sweet_a and_o deliâ—aâ—_n kernel_n 〈◊〉_d 2_o use_n behold_v here_o â—he_v touchstone_n whereby_o every_o one_o must_v â—â—â—mine_v himself_o and_o judge_v of_o himself_o whâ—â—her_o 〈◊〉_d be_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o not_o this_o special_a sight_n and_o discovery_n be_v alone_o peculiar_a to_o believer_n the_o spirit_n of_o light_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v in_o the_o gospel_n make_v they_o now_o see_v another_o sight_n than_o former_o they_o can_v apprehend_v or_o understand_v o_o the_o depth_n of_o wisdom_n power_n love_n grace_n righteousness_n and_o mercy_n which_o we_o now_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o discover_v o_o what_o heavenly_a and_o divine_a glory_n shine_v therein_o and_o â—haâ—_n in_o the_o very_o mean_a of_o all_o christ_n precept_n otheâ—s_n take_v but_o a_o carnal_a and_o general_a look_n of_o thâ—se_a ordinance_n and_o therefore_o not_o so_o tender_a nor_o so_o zealous_a of_o they_o who_o can_v bear_v with_o the_o mixture_n and_o invention_n of_o man_n among_o they_o and_o can_v fancy_v a_o beauty_n decency_n and_o consistency_n in_o these_o invention_n whereas_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o they_o but_o a_o vile_a deformity_n and_o as_o for_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o peace_n &_o reconcîliation_n with_o god_n it_o be_v unto_o they_o a_o indifferent_a business_n far_o from_o be_v all_o their_o salvation_n &_o all_o their_o desire_n their_o heart_n can_v embrace_v the_o gospel_n as_o the_o glorious_a manifestation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o bring_v to_o light_n life_n and_o immortality_n they_o see_v not_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o jesus_n christ._n woe_n then_o to_o such_o who_o have_v not_o more_o knowledge_n of_o this_o business_n then_o 1._o a_o literal_a speculative_a knowledge_n of_o this_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o puss_v up_o and_o fill_v the_o soul_n with_o wind_n and_o vanity_n and_o never_o sink_v deep_a into_o the_o soul_n 2._o a_o tickle_a outward_a motion_n with_o somewhat_o of_o acquire_v knowledge_n that_o only_o affect_v the_o person_n as_o the_o lovely_a song_n of_o one_o that_o have_v a_o pleasant_a voice_n ezek._n 33.32_o their_o ear_n be_v tickle_v with_o the_o new_a tiding_n of_o salvation_n and_o of_o a_o mediator_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o that_o be_v all_o 3._o who_o have_v no_o more_o than_o some_o small_a tasting_n in_o the_o time_n of_o a_o communion_n or_o at_o some_o oâ—her_n solemn_a occasion_n that_o takeâ—_n more_o on_o they_o than_o ordinary_a but_o be_v instant_o suffocate_v without_o take_v further_o root_n 4._o wo_n also_o to_o such_o that_o have_v but_o some_o light_n that_o force_v to_o some_o half_a work_n and_o to_o some_o raw_a wisheâ—_n that_o all_o may_v be_v better_o some_o flash_n of_o resolution_n and_o hasty_a undertake_n which_o occasion_v somewhat_o that_o look_v like_o a_o change_n tho'_o â—las_o their_o heart_n in_o the_o interim_n be_v cleave_v to_o their_o abomination_n and_o go_v out_o continual_o after_o their_o covetousness_n to_o who_o god_n will_v make_v know_v etc._n etc._n these_o word_n may_v have_v respect_n both_o to_o the_o outward_a manifest_v of_o the_o mystery_n of_o this_o gospel_n truth_n as_o as_o also_o to_o the_o make_v know_v and_o discover_v of_o this_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n effectualy_fw-fr on_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v more_o especial_o here_o to_o be_v understand_v because_o that_o this_o reveal_v mystery_n be_v calldd_a christ_n in_o they_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n in_o respect_n of_o both_o these_o the_o word_n hold_v forth_o two_o thing_n first_o that_o this_o revelation_n be_v 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or_o one_o wander_a shâ—â—p_n which_o find_n incapacitate_v either_o to_o leâ—d_a or_o drive_v he_o take_v it_o on_o his_o shoulder_n rejoicing_z luk_n 15.5_o christ_n go_v oveâ—_n to_o the_o gâ—daâ—ensâ—or_n â—or_z one_o poor_a soul_n paul_n 〈◊〉_d charge_v to_o abide_v at_o 〈…〉_z the_o 〈…〉_z gospel_n of_o salvation_n and_o thâ—t_v 〈◊〉_d 〈…〉_z the_o publish_n of_o 〈…〉_z time_n and_o place_n wâ—erâ—_n 〈…〉_z providence_n of_o god_n have_v ouâ—_n 〈…〉_z that_o we_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o 〈…〉_z be_v ashamed_a of_o our_o unsuitable_a 〈…〉_z he_o who_o have_v seek_v we_o ouâ—_n 〈…〉_z many_o thousand_o whereas_o we_o 〈…〉_z as_o any_o only_o thâ—t_v he_o 〈◊〉_d give_v â—â—â—vidence_n of_o the_o freeness_n of_o his_o 〈…〉_z 3._o that_o we_o walk_v more_o 〈…〉_z benefit_n that_o he_o 〈…〉_z the_o 〈◊〉_d when_o 〈…〉_z the_o consideration_n 〈…〉_z as_o to_o â—ear_v 〈…〉_z the_o remoulad_n the_o 〈…〉_z we_o as_o he_o 〈…〉_z revel_v 2.4_o thaâ—_n 〈…〉_z god_n be_v sovereign_n tâ—_n who_o singular_o in_o this_o dispose_v as_o he_o will_v our_o carnal_a heart_n be_v sometime_o ready_a to_o rise_v against_o he_o and_o to_o wonder_v wherefore_o he_o suffer_v so_o many_o rich_a nation_n to_o be_v so_o long_o without_o one_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n and_o suffer_v it_o to_o remain_v there_o where_o the_o people_n iâ—_n weary_v thereof_o and_o will_v willing_o be_v quite_o of_o it_o but_o his_o will_n shall_v answer_v all_o such_o objection_n in_o we_o and_o settle_v all_o such_o distemper_n in_o our_o heart_n we_o must_v be_v satisfy_v herein_o for_o he_o do_v what_o he_o will_v in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o give_v no_o account_n of_o what_o he_o do_v as_o to_o what_o relate_v to_o the_o other_o part_n which_o be_v here_o principal_o to_o be_v understand_v we_o learn_v first_o that_o it_o be_v god_n alone_o who_o can_v make_v know_v unto_o the_o soul_n the_o glory_n and_o riches_n of_o this_o mystery_n and_o doâ—h_v effectual_o publish_v and_o reveal_v it_o this_o require_v the_o reveal_n of_o the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n isa._n 53.1_o for_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v do_v it_o but_o the_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n math._n 16.17_o and_o the_o spirit_n ephes._n 3.5_o the_o god_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o father_n of_o glory_n must_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o ephes._n 1.17_o see_v vers._n 9_o therefore_o the_o spirit_n be_v promise_v for_o that_o effect_n joh._n 14.26.1_o cor._n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o gal._n 1.16_o this_o appear_v further_a from_o the_o natural_a state_n of_o mankind_n who_o can_v know_v these_o mystery_n without_o a_o divine_a powerful_a revelation_n &_o manifestation_n of_o the_o same_o in_o they_o for_o 1._o natural_a man_n be_v by_o nature_n blind_a without_o knowledge_n lie_v and_o live_v in_o darkness_n and_o whaâ—_n can_v they_o then_o discern_v â—n_v these_o mâ—steries_n revel_v 3.17_o luk_n 4.18.1_o pet._n 2.9_o act._n 26.18_o isa_n 42.7_o they_o be_v in_o 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which_o will_v abundant_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o every_o one_o and_o this_o often_o appear_v either_o by_o their_o neglect_v of_o the_o mean_n or_o by_o their_o negligent_a and_o slothful_a improve_n of_o the_o same_o and_o their_o not_o use_v but_o misuse_v of_o the_o light_n which_o they_o have_v etc._n etc._n 4_o use_n notwithstanding_o this_o be_v god_n work_n yet_o we_o shall_v not_o cast_v off_o the_o mean_n for_o hereby_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o convey_v life_n and_o to_o come_v with_o that_o light_n and_o enlighten_v when_o and_o where_o he_o will_v for_o it_o please_v god_n by_o the_o foolishness_n of_o preach_v to_o save_v 1_o cor._n 1.21_o and_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v rom._n 10.17_o and_o however_o the_o mean_n in_o themselves_o can_v do_v nothing_o yet_o be_v ordain_v by_o he_o as_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n so_o we_o may_v have_v peace_n in_o wait_v on_o the_o â—ree_a and_o glorious_a king_n where_o he_o command_v we_o to_o wait_v and_o our_o wait_a will_v 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administration_n of_o the_o same_o be_v the_o appoint_a mean_n whereby_o this_o spiritual_a and_o save_a union_n be_v carry_v on_o and_o that_o this_o be_v its_o principal_a end_n and_o design_n appear_v from_o these_o ground_n 1_o sy_n here_o be_v the_o offâ—r_n of_o this_o reconciliation_n and_o union_n hold_v â—orth_o christ_n come_v in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o 1._o he_o tell_v what_o be_v his_o father_n miâ—d_n and_o will_v namely_o that_o they_o shall_v accept_v of_o he_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o let_v he_o into_o â—he_n soul_n for_o this_o be_v the_o great_a commandment_n and_o so_o much_o call_v for_o duty_n joh._n 6.29_o this_o be_v â—he_n work_v of_o god_n that_o you_o believe_v on_o â—im_n who_o he_o have_v send_v 1_o joh._n 3.23_o and_o this_o his_o commandment_n that_o we_o shall_v believe_v on_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ._n 2._o he_o entreat_v they_o in_o his_o father_n nâ—me_n to_o come_v to_o open_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v come_v and_o take_v up_o his_o habitation_n with_o they_o isaâ—5_n â—5_z 1_o revel_v 3.20.3_o he_o prâ—sses_v and_o drive_v on_o his_o request_n suâ—e_n and_o desire_n with_o many_o argument_n and_o motive_n as_o we_o have_v evidence_v former_o 4._o he_o remove_v all_o the_o difficulty_n out_o of_o the_o way_n by_o answer_v all_o objection_n prevent_v all_o discouragement_n o_o how_o full_a be_v the_o gospel_n of_o this_o 5._o he_o upbray_v they_o that_o they_o come_v not_o unto_o he_o joh._n 5.4_o you_o will_v not_o come_v to_o i_o that_o you_o may_v have_v life_n 6._o he_o wait_v patient_o with_o much_o longanimity_n upon_o they_o â—â—newing_v his_o suteâ—_n cry_v and_o entreaty_n aâ—_n which_o be_v palpable_a in_o the_o administration_n of_o thâ—_n gospel_n whereby_o appear_v sufficient_o thâ—â—_n this_o union_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o the_o soul_n be_v thâ—_n great_a design_n and_o end_n of_o the_o gospel_n 2_o dly_z herein_o the_o gospel_n the_o condition_n arâ—_n clear_v and_o lay_v open_a whereupon_o this_o union_n must_v be_v accomplish_v namely_o 1._o that_o wâ—_n forsake_v all_o other_o lover_n and_o be_v full_o satisfy_v that_o thereis_n a_o separation_n between_o we_o and_o they_o for_o we_o must_v foresake_n our_o father_n house_n provide_v we_o will_v â—ave_n the_o king_n great_o to_o take_v pleasure_n in_o we_o psal_n 45.10_o 11.2_o that_o we_o receive_v he_o free_o without_o money_n and_o without_o pâ—ice_n isa._n 55.1_o 2.3_o that_o we_o receive_v he_o whole_o even_o as_o he_o offer_v himself_o to_o be_v marry_v unto_o we_o that_o be_v as_o a_o priest_n prophet_n and_o king_n for_o we_o must_v receive_v all_o of_o he_o and_o not_o â—_o part_n of_o he_o joh._n 1.12.4_o that_o we_o receive_v he_o full_o without_o reserve_n absolute_o without_o exception_n see_v he_o be_v altogether_o lovely_a and_o