mat._n 16.16_o though_o the_o lord_n will_v kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o this_o â—his_fw-la be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o sound_n faith_n indeed_o against_o which_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v never_o preâ—aile_v and_o thus_o have_v the_o godly_a evidence_n and_o assurance_n of_o a_o liveâ—y_a faith_n we_o may_v bold_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n to_o this_o heavenly_a banquet_n and_o feast_v of_o our_o soul_n discourage_v the_o weak_a must_v not_o be_v discourage_v neither_o be_v we_o to_o abstain_v and_o to_o hang_v back_o from_o come_v to_o this_o sacrament_n because_o we_o feel_v and_o find_v sundry_a want_n and_o defect_n in_o our_o faith_n for_o wherefore_o have_v christ_n lest_o this_o sacrament_n to_o his_o church_n but_o as_o a_o stay_n and_o prop_n for_o a_o weak_a faith_n faith_n there_o be_v a_o weak_a faith_n a_o earnest_n and_o unfeigned_a desire_n to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n in_o christ_n god_n accept_v and_o embrace_v and_o account_v the_o very_a desire_n of_o faith_n as_o faith_n itself_o and_o the_o very_a desire_n of_o a_o christian_a soul_n hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o reconciliation_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n shall_v be_v available_a to_o work_v out_o our_o atonement_n and_o redemption_n it_o be_v not_o the_o case_n of_o all_o the_o godly_a â—o_o come_v to_o the_o fullness_n in_o christ_n â—o_o say_v i_o be_o persuade_v 8.38_o rom._n 8.38_o that_o neither_o â—ife_n nor_o death_n nor_o thing_n present_a â—or_a thing_n to_o come_v neither_o angel_n â—or_a principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o â—eight_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o â—reature_n shall_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o â—ove_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n only_o to_o this_o assurance_n â—hey_n labour_n to_o come_v and_o seek_v â—fter_o and_o so_o go_v on_o from_o faith_n â—o_o faith_n and_o strength_n to_o strength_n â—ntill_o at_o the_o last_o through_o god_n mercy_n they_o begin_v to_o take_v foot_v upon_o the_o battlement_n of_o â—eaven_n and_o can_v bid_v defiance_n unâ—o_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o all_o â—he_n enemy_n of_o their_o salvation_n no_o doubt_n there_o be_v some_o weak_a comfort_n to_o the_o weak_a â—hat_n with_o a_o weak_a eye_n behold_v the_o brazen_a serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n 21.8_o num._n 21.8_o yet_o be_v cure_v as_o well_o as_o â—hey_n that_o see_v more_o clear_o even_o so_o he_o that_o have_v but_o a_o little_a faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v never_o have_v his_o salvation_n deny_v he_o endeavour_v after_o more_o faith_n &_o more_o sanctity_n of_o life_n 17.5.6_o luk._n 17.5.6_o when_o the_o disciple_n pray_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v increase_v their_o faith_n our_o saviour_n declare_v present_o unto_o they_o 2.23_o mar._n 2.23_o that_o if_o faith_n be_v but_o as_o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n in_o quantity_n it_o shall_v be_v effectual_a unto_o salvation_n promise_v withal_o that_o he_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n but_o will_v rather_o cherish_v and_o nourish_v the_o least_o spark_n of_o grace_n in_o his_o child_n the_o disciple_n themselves_o be_v ignorant_a of_o many_o thing_n consern_v christ_n death_n &_o resurrection_n and_o therefore_o be_v call_v by_o christ_n man_n of_o little_a faith_n 2.4.25_o luk._n 2.4.25_o and_o such_o likewise_o be_v the_o faith_n of_o he_o who_o child_n be_v possess_v with_o â—_o dumb_a and_o deaf_a spirit_n when_o christ_n say_v unto_o he_o if_o thou_o â—anst_v believe_v all_o thing_n be_v possible_a â—o_o he_o that_o believe_v straightway_o â—e_n cry_v out_o with_o tear_n i_o believe_v lord_n help_v my_o unbelief_n christ_n â—oth_v not_o reject_v he_o 7.7.8_o mat._n 7.7.8_o nor_o cast_v he_o â—ff_n because_o his_o faith_n be_v weak_a â—ut_v answer_v he_o in_o the_o desire_n â—f_o his_o soul_n teach_v we_o thereby_o â—or_a to_o be_v dismay_v though_o we_o â—nd_v many_o want_n &_o imperfection_n â—o_o be_v in_o we_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o cover_v they_o all_o if_o we_o â—e_v humble_v for_o our_o want_n and_o seek_v to_o improve_v those_o gift_n and_o â—races_n we_o have_v already_o receive_v and_o to_o that_o end_n we_o may_v be_v bir_v up_o the_o more_o to_o labour_v for_o â—o_o excellent_a a_o grace_n consider_v duâ—â—_n these_o reason_n excellent_a faith_n most_o excellent_a first_o that_o without_o it_o whatsoâ—er_o we_o do_v be_v sin_n 14.23_o rom._n 14.23_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n 11.6_o heb._n 11.6_o second_o we_o can_v please_v god_n in_o any_o particular_a action_n without_o it_o for_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n three_o if_o we_o want_v faith_n we_o can_v hear_v the_o word_n with_o profit_n and_o comfort_n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o for_o the_o word_n which_o they_o hear_v be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n do_v not_o profit_v they_o four_o we_o can_v pray_v without_o faith_n 1.6_o jam._n 1.6_o for_o the_o apostle_n will_v we_o to_o pray_v in_o faith_n and_o waver_v not_o and_o last_o of_o all_o we_o can_v be_v save_v without_o it_o 16.16_o mar._n 16.16_o for_o thus_o run_v the_o promise_n he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v but_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o shall_v be_v damn_v use_v 1_o see_v then_o that_o faith_n be_v so_o necessary_a as_o that_o without_o it_o we_o can_v please_v god_n in_o any_o particular_a action_n that_o we_o shall_v do_v that_o we_o cannot_v hear_v the_o word_n with_o profit_n â—ray_v aright_o have_v any_o assurance_n â—f_a our_o own_o salvation_n nor_o receive_v â—is_n holy_a sacrament_n with_o any_o â—uit_n or_o comfort_n to_o our_o own_o â—oore_a soul_n oh_o how_o do_v this_o â—and_n every_o one_o in_o hand_n to_o try_v &_o examine_v his_o own_o heart_n 13.5_o 2._o cor._n 13.5_o whether_o â—e_n have_v this_o excellent_a grace_n or_o â—oe_v prove_v yourselves_o whether_o you_o be_v â—_o the_o faith_n know_v you_o not_o that_o christ_n in_o you_o except_o you_o be_v reprobate_n â—nd_o to_o wait_v upon_o god_n in_o the_o conscionable_a use_n of_o all_o holy_a help_n â—nd_v mean_n appoint_v of_o god_n â—oth_v for_o the_o beget_n as_o also_o for_o â—e_v increase_v of_o so_o excellent_a a_o â—race_n lest_o by_o make_v light_a acount_n of_o it_o we_o shall_v show_v â—ur_n self_n rebellious_a against_o god_n â—nd_v injurious_a to_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o because_o the_o ministry_n of_o â—e_a word_n be_v the_o principal_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n both_o for_o the_o beget_n of_o faith_n wrought_v how_o faith_n be_v wrought_v and_o also_o for_o the_o daily_a increase_n of_o the_o same_o as_o say_v the_o apostle_n 10.14_o rom._n 10.14_o how_o shall_v they_o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o hear_v without_o a_o preacher_n and_o the_o inference_n upon_o that_o be_v this_o verse_n 17._o that_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o every_o one_o must_v with_o all_o care_n and_o conscience_n attend_v upon_o that_o his_o ordinance_n make_v conscience_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n in_o public_a and_o private_a as_o hear_v read_v pray_v conference_n meditation_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v the_o mean_v the_o lord_n ordinary_o do_v use_v both_o for_o the_o beget_n as_o also_o the_o daily_a increase_n of_o this_o grace_n in_o us._n use_v 2_o and_o sure_o this_o do_v discover_v unto_o we_o that_o the_o faith_n oâ—_n many_o among_o we_o be_v but_o a_o mere_a imagination_n and_o fond_a presumption_n for_o why_o do_v not_o many_o â—oast_n of_o their_o strong_a faith_n and_o â—et_o live_v in_o the_o continual_a neglect_n â—nd_v contempt_n of_o the_o public_a ministry_n of_o the_o word_n either_o they_o â—re_n careless_a in_o come_v unto_o it_o or_o â—se_o care_v not_o to_o profit_v by_o it_o poor_a â—oules_n how_o do_v such_o deceive_v thenâ—elues_fw-mi who_o faith_n one_o day_n will_v appear_v but_o a_o fancy_n and_o in_o time_n â—f_a need_n will_v then_o deceive_v they_o and_o thus_o much_o touch_v the_o â—â—cond_a quere_z faith_n use_v 3_o the_o three_o interrogatory_n in_o â—is_n duty_n of_o examination_n be_v for_o â—ur_n repentance_n for_o those_o that_o â—e_v unite_v unto_o christ_n by_o faith_n repentance_n repentance_n â—nd_v make_v his_o member_n they_o â—ust_z needs_o repent_v and_o become_v â—â—w_a creature_n and_o be_v holy_a as_o â—hrist_n be_v holy_a such_o must_v be_v true_o humble_v for_o their_o sin_n hate_n and_o abhor_v every_o evil_a way_n and_o endeavour_n in_o hart_n and_o life_n to_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o his_o commandment_n be_v what_o repentance_n be_v now_o this_o gift_n or_o grace_n of_o repentance_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o conversion_n or_o change_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n from_o sin_n unto_o god_n when_o a_o man_n come_v to_o consider_v &_o to_o
the_o use_n show_v what_o a_o foolish_a custom_n that_o be_v among_o the_o papist_n yea_o &_o among_o many_o other_o that_o be_v ignorant_a herein_o who_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n and_o weakness_n must_v then_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n at_o home_n in_o their_o house_n in_o their_o chamber_n and_o on_o their_o bed_n i_o do_v not_o speak_v this_o as_o that_o i_o hold_v it_o in_o all_o case_n unlawful_a so_o to_o do_v but_o that_o the_o sick_a desire_v it_o may_v have_v the_o same_o administer_v unto_o he_o that_o do_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o the_o same_o and_o be_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n prepare_v thereunto_o but_o i_o speak_v as_o the_o same_o be_v common_o so_o use_v oâ—_n rather_o indeed_o abuse_v for_o whaâ—_n do_v such_o else_o but_o cross_n god_n to_o his_o face_n for_o whereas_o the_o lord_n do_v by_o sickness_n tie_v up_o a_o man_n or_o woman_n and_o do_v as_o it_o be_v round_o they_o in_o the_o ear_n and_o say_v thou_o may_v not_o receive_v at_o this_o time_n thou_o be_v unfit_a they_o say_v oh_o but_o we_o will_v receive_v and_o that_o at_o home_n though_o the_o lord_n say_v nay_o and_o whereas_o the_o lord_n have_v shut_v they_o out_o of_o his_o house_n and_o keep_v they_o back_o from_o his_o table_n lest_o they_o shall_v abuse_v so_o holy_a a_o ordinance_n they_o notwithstanding_o be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v humble_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o for_o their_o particular_a fail_n therein_o in_o this_o duty_n as_o that_o if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o strike_v with_o the_o stroke_n of_o death_n itself_o they_o will_v not_o be_v keep_v from_o abuse_v the_o same_o still_o i_o speak_v not_o this_o i_o say_v to_o dishearten_v any_o from_o receive_v of_o this_o sacrament_n either_o at_o home_n or_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n but_o to_o warn_v man_n of_o their_o superstitious_a custom_n therein_o who_o receive_v the_o same_o superstitious_o and_o consider_v not_o that_o the_o lord_n hand_n be_v even_o then_o upon_o they_o for_o abuse_v the_o same_o 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esay_n 57.2_o and_o they_o shall_v rest_v in_o their_o bed_n every_o one_o that_o walk_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o righteousness_n now_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o resemblance_n be_v thus_o conceive_v reason_n 1_o first_o as_o such_o as_o lie_v down_o in_o their_o bed_n to_o sleep_v do_v not_o lie_v down_o for_o ever_o but_o rise_v again_o much_o refresh_v and_o more_o cheerful_a than_o before_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o life_n even_o so_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n and_o the_o body_n of_o his_o saint_n howsoever_o they_o taste_v of_o corruption_n do_v not_o perish_v in_o corruption_n but_o be_v lay_v in_o their_o grave_n as_o in_o a_o bed_n of_o down_o 14.13_o reu._n 14.13_o that_o so_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o from_o all_o pain_n and_o grief_n they_o may_v rise_v again_o at_o the_o last_o day_n to_o eternal_a life_n reason_n 2_o second_o a_o man_n that_o be_v asleep_a may_v be_v awake_v out_o of_o the_o same_o by_o another_o even_o so_o the_o dead_a be_v as_o easy_o 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departure_n of_o our_o friend_n 4.13_o 1._o thes_n 4.13_o brethren_n say_v paul_n i_o will_v not_o have_v you_o ignorant_a concern_v they_o that_o sleep_n in_o the_o lord_n that_o you_o shall_v mourn_v as_o man_n without_o hope_n show_v that_o this_o immoderate_a fear_n of_o death_n and_o this_o excessive_a mourning_n of_o many_o for_o the_o dead_a it_o spring_v from_o ignorance_n &_o want_n of_o faith_n for_o if_o we_o believe_v this_o that_o they_o be_v lay_v a_o sleep_n and_o their_o soul_n be_v in_o heaven_n their_o body_n lie_v in_o the_o earth_n as_o in_o a_o bed_n of_o down_o until_o the_o judge_a day_n and_o then_o that_o they_o shall_v rise_v to_o glory_n why_o shall_v we_o mourn_v so_o much_o for_o they_o for_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o verse_n the_o apostle_n show_v a_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n deal_v so_o sharp_o with_o his_o people_n and_o correct_v they_o so_o sore_o for_o this_o sin_n of_o they_o their_o unworthy_a receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n namely_o because_o they_o will_v not_o see_v their_o sin_n be_v humble_v for_o the_o same_o and_o condemn_v themselves_o as_o guilty_a before_o god_n of_o unworthy_a receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n be_v constrain_v to_o take_v the_o matter_n into_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o to_o correct_v they_o for_o the_o same_o for_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o that_o be_v enter_v into_o our_o own_o heart_n examine_v our_o own_o way_n and_o call_v our_o own_o sin_n unto_o account_n and_o condemn_v ourselves_o for_o the_o same_o then_o shall_v we_o not_o in_o this_o manner_n be_v judge_v and_o condemn_v of_o the_o lord_n concern_v this_o remedy_n here_o prescribe_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o avoid_v god_n judgement_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n it_o stand_v we_o see_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o most_o needful_a and_o christian_a duty_n of_o man_n enter_v into_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o 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let_v we_o learn_v to_o make_v more_o conscience_n of_o this_o duty_n to_o prepare_v our_o heart_n and_o to_o examine_v ourselves_o before_o we_o come_v that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v fit_a guest_n and_o meet_a partaker_n of_o this_o holy_a banquet_n we_o will_v now_o make_v some_o further_a use_n of_o this_o doctrine_n to_o ourselves_o doctrine_n the_o use_n of_o the_o doctrine_n first_o then_o see_v that_o examination_n and_o preparation_n be_v so_o necessary_a a_o thing_n as_o that_o without_o it_o none_o may_v dare_v to_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n this_o may_v serve_v to_o use_v 1_o admonish_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n table_n teach_v minister_n their_o duty_n to_o prepare_v man_n for_o the_o lord_n table_n in_o a_o necessary_a duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o their_o place_n namely_o that_o they_o labour_v to_o help_v the_o poor_a people_n of_o god_n in_o further_a they_o instruct_v they_o and_o that_o in_o private_a as_o public_a and_o in_o use_v all_o other_o holy_a help_n and_o mean_n as_o preach_v note_n note_n private_a conference_n catichise_v &c._n &c._n that_o so_o they_o may_v fit_v they_o for_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o some_o competent_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n fit_a for_o this_o holy_a duty_n this_o be_v the_o charge_n the_o lord_n give_v to_o the_o levite_n 35.6_o 2._o cor._n 35.6_o that_o they_o shall_v sanctify_v themselves_o and_o prepare_v the_o people_n the_o lord_n lay_v this_o duty_n upon_o they_o they_o be_v call_v to_o that_o place_n that_o they_o may_v instruct_v the_o simple_a their_o lip_n must_v preserve_v knowledge_n and_o the_o people_n must_v hear_v the_o law_n at_o their_o mouth_n 2.7_o mal._n 2.7_o they_o must_v be_v wary_a and_o careful_a that_o they_o admit_v none_o of_o those_o who_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o admit_v such_o as_o can_v examine_v themselves_o whether_o they_o be_v old_a or_o young_a rich_a or_o poor_a 7.6_o mat._n 7.6_o for_o if_o they_o do_v what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o give_v holy_a thing_n to_o dog_n and_o pearl_n to_o swine_n which_o we_o be_v straight_o command_v of_o our_o saviour_n not_o to_o do_v use_v 2_o second_o see_v no_o man_n must_v presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n without_o a_o serious_a examination_n and_o preparation_n of_o himself_o there-unto_a show_n what_o manner_n of_o person_n may_v not_o be_v admit_v there-unto_a this_o serve_v to_o show_v what_o manner_n of_o person_n may_v not_o be_v admit_v there-unto_a namely_o such_o as_o for_o want_v of_o skill_n and_o knowledge_n in_o the_o word_n can_v examine_v themselves_o and_o prepare_v themselves_o in_o some_o good_a measure_n that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v meet_a partaker_n of_o this_o holy_a mystery_n child_n child_n and_o such_o be_v child_n who_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o tenderness_n of_o their_o year_n can_v examine_v and_o prepare_v themselves_o they_o know_v not_o what_o it_o be_v to_o eat_v christ_n spiritual_o and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o mad_a man_n idiot_n mad_a man_n idiot_n idiot_n etc._n etc._n yea_o and_o such_o who_o though_o they_o be_v of_o ripe_a year_n and_o have_v the_o use_n of_o reason_n and_o do_v understand_v the_o doctrine_n of_o man_n redemption_n yet_o if_o their_o life_n declare_v that_o they_o be_v vain_a and_o profane_a such_o as_o be_v contemner_n of_o god_n and_o godliness_n note_v note_v such_o as_o be_v prophaner_n of_o the_o lord_n saboth_n drunkard_n swearer_n unclean_a person_n or_o such_o in_o who_o appear_v not_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n and_o sanctification_n such_o can_v be_v interest_v into_o this_o sacrament_n none_o must_v dare_v to_o partake_v of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o god_n but_o only_o such_o as_o for_o knowledge_n can_v and_o for_o conscience_n
guilty_a of_o how_o we_o stand_v affect_v towards_o they_o whether_o we_o have_v labour_v to_o subdue_v they_o or_o have_v let_v loose_a â—he_n rain_n unto_o they_o commit_v sin_n with_o greediness_n as_o it_o be_v with_o deliberation_n plod_v and_o devise_v how_o we_o night_n accomplish_v wickedness_n â—nd_v whether_o we_o have_v still_o a_o purpose_n to_o continue_v in_o our_o former_a â—uill_a way_n such_o a_o diligent_a examinationâ—oth_v â—oth_z the_o apostle_n call_v for_o else_o â—here_o 13.5_o 2._o cor._n 13.5_o when_o he_o say_v prove_v your_o â—elues_n whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n examine_v yourselves_o 4.4_o psal_n 4.4_o and_o that_o of_o â—avid_n 3.40_o lam._n 3.40_o examine_v yourselves_o upon_o â—ur_n bed_n but_o especial_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n jeremy_n let_v we_o search_v and_o try_v our_o way_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n signify_v such_o a_o search_a as_o if_o a_o man_n be_v to_o search_v for_o gold_n or_o silver_n in_o a_o mine_n in_o the_o earth_n where_o there_o be_v much_o earth_n but_o little_a oar_n thereby_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o sin_n creep_v into_o corner_n and_o lie_v close_o so_o that_o if_o a_o man_n will_v find_v it_o out_o he_o must_v search_v &_o that_o narrow_o oâ—_n else_o he_o may_v miss_v of_o it_o this_o make_v david_n to_o cry_v out_o 19.12_o psal_n 19.12_o who_o can_v understand_v his_o fault_n oh_o cleanse_v i_o froâ—_n my_o secret_a sin_n 7.31_o eccle._n 7.31_o and_o salomoâ—_n say_v that_o god_n make_v man_n righteous_a but_o they_o have_v find_v ouâ—_n many_o invention_n in_o all_o which_o respect_n we_o see_v that_o it_o must_v not_o be_v â—_o trivial_a or_o ordinary_a examination_n that_o will_v serve_v turn_n but_o the_o moâ—_n diligent_a scrutiny_n and_o searcâ—_n that_o may_v be_v and_o that_o first_o duty_n 1_o reason_n move_v to_o perform_v the_o duty_n because_o man_n heart_n be_v a_o â—ine_o of_o deceit_n and_o be_v as_o a_o sea_n of_o subtlety_n and_o therefore_o unless_o a_o â—an_v dig_v deep_a and_o dive_v low_a â—t_a will_v not_o be_v sound_v the_o heart_n â—_o deceitful_a above_o measure_n 17.9_o jer._n 17.9_o who_o â—an_v find_v it_o out_o many_o man_n heart_n â—re_n like_a unto_o a_o quagmire_n rot_v within_o and_o yet_o seem_v solid_a without_o like_v unto_o jezabel_n paint_v the_o outside_n and_o make_v the_o â—oule_n to_o seem_v comely_a as_o let_v a_o â—an_v demand_v any_o question_n of_o his_o â—eart_n how_o deceitful_a shall_v the_o answer_n be_v if_o he_o bring_v the_o same_o â—o_o trial_n as_o in_o particular_a if_o a_o man_n â—ske_v his_o heart_n whether_o he_o may_v â—ot_n safe_o go_v to_o the_o sacrament_n â—t_a will_v say_v with_o elizeus_fw-la 5.29_o 2._o reg._n 5.29_o go_v in_o â—eace_n whereas_o indeed_o there_o be_v no_o â—eace_n to_o the_o wicked_a ult_n esay_n 57_o ult_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n show_v in_o the_o verse_n follow_v 29._o v._o 29._o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n to_o himself_o yet_o alâ—_n who_o be_v there_o in_o a_o whole_a congregation_n of_o so_o lewd_a and_o loose_a a_o life_n that_o think_v not_o himself_o fit_a for_o the_o sacrament_n and_o all_o this_o comâ—_n to_o pass_v through_o the_o deceitfullnesse_n of_o the_o heart_n beside_o how_o many_o be_v deceive_v in_o their_o estate_n when_o theâ—_n compare_v themselves_o with_o other_o and_o when_o they_o see_v thaâ—_n they_o break_v not_o out_o into_o the_o samâ—_n excess_n of_o riot_n with_o other_o meâ—_n though_o god_n know_v they_o aâ—_n but_o keep_v by_o a_o restrain_v grace_n and_o be_v beside_o fraught_v with_o alâ—_n manner_n of_o hypocrycie_n they_o caâ—_n think_v that_o all_o be_v well_o 18.11_o luk._n 18.11_o yea_o anâ—_n glory_n in_o that_o estate_n too_o with_o goâ—_n i_o thank_v thou_o that_o i_o be_o not_o as_o other_o man_n when_o they_o be_v but_o meer_v pharise_n paint_a sepulchre_n and_o within_o be_v full_a of_o all_o manner_n of_o corruption_n second_o we_o have_v need_v very_o serious_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n because_o of_o the_o straight_a commandment_n of_o almighty_a god_n to_o that_o purpose_n keep_v thy_o heart_n with_o all_o diligence_n 4.23_o pro._n 4.23_o now_o this_o can_v never_o be_v do_v unless_o we_o view_v they_o thorough_o and_o search_v into_o they_o with_o exceed_a care_n the_o governor_n of_o a_o castle_n can_v never_o defend_v it_o from_o the_o enemy_n unless_o he_o have_v â—n_a eye_n to_o every_o passage_n that_o the_o enemy_n may_v make_v his_o entry_n and_o â—ure_v it_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o deâ—end_v the_o castle_n of_o our_o soul_n â—nles_a we_o have_v a_o special_a care_n unâ—o_o the_o inroad_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o â—he_v out-road_n of_o our_o affection_n â—y_a the_o which_o as_o so_o many_o door_n â—nd_v casement_n sin_n and_o satan_n â—oth_v wind_v himself_o into_o us._n and_o again_o this_o be_v not_o the_o least_o motive_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o this_o duty_n because_o of_o the_o danger_n for_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n be_v liable_a unto_o every_o one_o that_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n negligent_o 48.10_o jer._n 48.10_o there_o be_v in_o no_o one_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n and_o service_n that_o require_v more_o circumspection_n care_n and_o conscience_n to_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o it_o than_o this_o of_o the_o due_a receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o therefore_o as_o that_o great_a gommaundement_n of_o almighty_a god_n of_o sanctify_v his_o saboth_n have_v a_o special_a memento_n prefix_v before_o it_o because_o by_o the_o careful_a keep_n of_o it_o we_o shall_v observe_v the_o rest_n the_o better_a so_o of_o all_o other_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n give_v unto_o his_o church_n this_o be_v the_o neareâ—_n and_o dear_a pledge_n of_o his_o love_n he_o do_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n require_v that_o man_n shall_v come_v prepare_v thereunto_o last_o consider_v what_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o verse_n follow_v 31._o v._o 31._o that_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v and_o by_o our_o negligent_a and_o careless_a neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n we_o expose_v ourselves_o unto_o the_o most_o strict_a and_o dreadful_a examination_n of_o the_o almighty_a now_o be_v it_o not_o better_a that_o we_o shall_v judge_v ourselves_o then_o that_o god_n shall_v judge_v we_o which_o the_o lord_n will_v never_o do_v if_o we_o will_v true_o judge_v ourselves_o thus_o do_v the_o prodigal_a son_n judge_v himself_o when_o he_o confess_v he_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v a_o son_n 15.19_o luk._n 15.19_o and_o in_o so_o do_v find_v mercy_n at_o god_n hand_n but_o when_o man_n come_v short_a of_o their_o duty_n herein_o the_o lord_n fall_v to_o his_o examination_n and_o man_n that_o can_v endure_v to_o set_v sin_n before_o their_o eye_n for_o their_o conversion_n the_o lord_n at_o the_o last_o will_v set_v they_o before_o he_o to_o their_o confusion_n now_o have_v consider_v the_o reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o this_o narrow_a search_n and_o trial_n of_o ourselves_o we_o now_o come_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o duty_n itself_o which_o consist_v of_o four_o particular_n without_o which_o we_o can_v never_o celebrate_v the_o lord_n supper_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o comfortable_a discharge_n of_o our_o own_o duty_n and_o with_o peace_n unto_o our_o soul_n the_o first_o be_v knowledge_n the_o second_o faith_n the_o three_o repentance_n the_o four_o love._n if_o we_o find_v not_o these_o thing_n in_o we_o in_o some_o measure_n we_o can_v be_v meet_a partaker_n of_o these_o holy_a mystery_n here_o than_o be_v our_o duty_n examination_n and_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v inquire_v after_o be_v first_o whether_o we_o have_v in_o we_o the_o sanctify_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n second_o whether_o we_o have_v faith_n in_o he_o three_o whether_o we_o have_v repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o last_o of_o all_o love_n and_o charity_n to_o our_o brethren_n if_o these_o thing_n be_v in_o we_o though_o but_o in_o a_o weak_a measure_n we_o may_v come_v to_o this_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n here_o to_o have_v they_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v the_o lord_n do_v invite_v such_o poor_a soul_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o and_o have_v promise_v to_o refresh_v they_o 12.26_o mat_n 11.28_o mar._n 12.26_o and_o not_o to_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n but_o if_o on_o the_o contrary_a part_n we_o find_v upon_o examination_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v ignorant_a of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n and_o of_o our_o redemption_n through_o he_o that_o we_o want_v faith_n in_o his_o promise_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o break_v and_o wound_v within_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o be_v not_o in_o charity_n with_o man_n that_o
have_v wrong_v and_o injure_v we_o then_o our_o estate_n be_v most_o woeful_a and_o miserable_a thou_o may_v eat_v panis_fw-la domini_fw-la but_o not_o panem_fw-la dominum_fw-la as_o one_o say_v thou_o may_v get_v part_n of_o the_o bread_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o not_o that_o bread_n the_o lord_n thou_o may_v get_v it_o into_o thy_o mouth_n but_o not_o into_o thy_o heart_n and_o which_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o turn_v to_o thy_o good_a and_o comfort_n as_o that_o it_o shall_v rather_o add_v unto_o thy_o sin_n and_o bring_v upon_o thy_o own_o head_n the_o great_a damnation_n knowledge_n 1._o knowledge_n the_o first_o interrogatory_n in_o this_o our_o examination_n be_v whether_o we_o have_v that_o true_a and_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n without_o which_o there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a faith_n and_o so_o consequent_o no_o salvation_n it_o be_v knowledge_n that_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o obedience_n unto_o which_o eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v or_o which_o be_v the_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o eternal_a life_n as_o our_o saviour_n witness_v say_v this_o be_v life_n eternal_a to_o know_v thou_o to_o be_v the_o true_a god_n and_o who_o thou_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ_n salvation_n what_o thing_n be_v absolute_a necessary_a to_o be_v know_v to_o salvation_n we_o must_v be_v careful_a at_o the_o least_o to_o attain_v to_o the_o principle_n of_o religion_n as_o they_o be_v lay_v down_o in_o the_o word_n that_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v but_o only_o one_o god_n creator_n of_o heaven_n &_o earth_n distinguish_v into_o three_o person_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n we_o must_v know_v that_o as_o god_n create_v man_n after_o his_o own_o image_n at_o the_o first_o 53.5_o gen._n 1.26_o gen_n 2.17_o esay_n 53.5_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n so_o by_o his_o wilful_a rebellion_n and_o transgression_n he_o plunge_v himself_o into_o all_o misery_n and_o make_v himself_o guilty_a of_o eternal_a 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speak_v of_o the_o word_n preach_v 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o that_o it_o profit_v not_o because_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o this_o sacrament_n 22._o mat._n 22._o that_o it_o profit_v not_o because_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o receive_v it_o for_o it_o be_v faith_n that_o make_v it_o acceptable_a it_o be_v faith_n that_o bid_v we_o welcome_a to_o this_o feast_n of_o the_o great_a king_n 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o it_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v it_o give_v we_o a_o comfortable_a assurance_n of_o christ_n presence_n in_o the_o sacrament_n yea_o â—t_a be_v so_o necessary_a in_o the_o receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n that_o without_o â—t_z we_o can_v never_o receive_v aright_o or_o tru_o partake_v of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n christ_n say_v sacrament_n joh._n 6.55_o the_o excellent_a use_n of_o faith_n in_o this_o sacrament_n that_o his_o flesh_n be_v meat_n indeed_o and_o his_o blood_n be_v drink_v indeed_o but_o we_o must_v eat_v â—he_v same_o by_o faith_n for_o faith_n be_v the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o which_o we_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o all_o the_o merit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o yea_o faith_n be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o which_o we_o receive_v christ_n within_o we_o the_o stomach_n to_o digest_v christ_n and_o that_o most_o special_a part_n of_o the_o wedding_n garment_n without_o which_o no_o man_n may_v approach_v near_o the_o lord_n presence_n faith_n it_o must_v not_o be_v a_o general_a but_o a_o particular_a faith_n now_o concern_v this_o faith_n we_o must_v know_v that_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o have_v a_o general_a faith_n as_o the_o papist_n teach_v to_o believe_v as_o the_o church_n believe_v but_o we_o must_v labour_v for_o a_o special_a and_o particular_a faith_n to_o apprehend_v christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o passion_n unto_o our_o own_o self_n in_o particular_a the_o devil_n have_v in_o they_o a_o general_a faith_n whereby_o they_o be_v bring_v to_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o christ_n die_v for_o sinner_n but_o that_o they_o shall_v have_v any_o benefit_n by_o christ_n death_n they_o want_v faith_n to_o believe_v whereas_o the_o true_a child_n of_o god_n must_v labour_v for_o a_o particular_a faith_n to_o say_v with_o paul_n 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o i_o know_v that_o christ_n love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o again_o i_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n 4.7_o 2._o tim._n 4.7_o i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o there_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n shall_v give_v i_o at_o that_o day_n the_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n forgiveness_n of_o sin_n etc._n etc._n we_o must_v believe_v that_o they_o beâ—ong_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o particular_a the_o scripture_n call_v christ_n â—_o redeemer_n indefinite_o the_o â—rue_a believer_n call_v christ_n a_o redeemer_n particular_o i_o know_v that_o my_o redeemer_n live_v say_v job_n 19.25_o job._n 19.25_o and_o thomas_n out_o of_o a_o special_a apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n to_o he_o 20.28_o joh._n 20.28_o say_v thou_o be_v my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n and_o indeed_o this_o particular_a application_n of_o god_n favour_n in_o christ_n lay_v hold_n on_o he_o by_o faith_n be_v the_o very_a sum_n of_o christian_a religion_n it_o will_v put_v life_n into_o all_o our_o service_n and_o make_v they_o acceptable_a with_o the_o most_o high_a believe_v a_o hard_a thing_n to_o believe_v and_o thus_o to_o believe_v be_v the_o hard_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o strength_n of_o corruption_n within_o and_o the_o force_n of_o satan_n his_o temptation_n who_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_v possible_a to_o hinder_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o elect_a indeed_o it_o be_v a_o easy_a matter_n for_o a_o natural_a man_n that_o find_v no_o opposition_n to_o say_v he_o have_v faith_n and_o he_o will_v be_v sorry_a to_o doubt_v of_o god_n mercy_n which_o be_v indeed_o mere_a presumption_n and_o no_o faith_n but_o when_o satan_n shall_v win_v now_o a_o poor_a soul_n when_o his_o own_o heart_n shall_v accuse_v he_o when_o sin_n shall_v lie_v heavy_a upon_o the_o soul_n of_o a_o man_n and_o when_o his_o conscience_n shall_v be_v upon_o the_o rack_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v seem_v to_o write_v bitter_a thing_n against_o he_o 13.15_o job._n 13.15_o as_o job_n complain_v then_o for_o a_o man_n to_o stand_v upright_o and_o to_o rest_v himself_o upon_o the_o rock_n christ_n and_o to_o comfort_v himself_o in_o his_o god_n and_o to_o say_v 16.16_o
examine_v his_o own_o way_n and_o upon_o his_o examination_n find_v his_o estate_n to_o be_v miserable_a and_o curse_a 〈◊〉_d he_o be_v in_o extreme_a danger_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n for_o his_o sin_n this_o will_n makâ—_n a_o man_n deny_v himself_o and_o tâ—_n seek_v for_o help_v of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pass_n thâ—_n every_o one_o of_o we_o must_v labour_v tâ—_n bring_v our_o heart_n unto_o if_o we_o desâ—â—_n to_o come_v prepare_v unto_o thâ—_n lord_n table_n and_o to_o reap_v anâ—_n benefit_n and_o comfort_n unto_o oâ—â—_n soul_n by_o the_o use_n of_o this_o so_o holy_a â—n_n ordinance_n now_o if_o we_o will_v due_o examine_v ourselves_o and_o search_v into_o our_o own_o heart_n we_o shall_v find_v that_o we_o have_v run_v far_o into_o god_n score_n â—nd_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v infinite_a of_o all_o sort_n sin_n of_o omission_n and_o sin_n of_o commission_n sin_n of_o infirmity_n and_o presumptuous_a sin_n in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o ignorance_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o knowledge_n against_o god_n and_o against_o man_n yea_o and_o against_o our_o own_o soul_n for_o all_o which_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o harden_v in_o sin_n â—nd_v we_o ourselves_o come_v to_o that_o height_n of_o impiety_n to_o be_v past_a feeâ—ing_n our_o heart_n can_v choose_v but_o smite_v we_o and_o we_o ourselves_o be_v bring_v to_o cry_v out_o of_o ourselves_o and_o to_o say_v 8.6_o jer._n 8.6_o alas_o what_o have_v i_o do_v which_o if_o the_o lord_n do_v show_v we_o that_o mercy_n that_o we_o can_v once_o thorough_o come_v to_o the_o sight_n of_o it_o it_o must_v needs_o work_v in_o we_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n and_o to_o seek_v to_o make_v our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n who_o we_o have_v offend_v and_o because_o our_o hearet_n can_v never_o smite_v we_o for_o sin_n before_o our_o judgement_n be_v true_o enlighten_v &_o inform_v that_o we_o have_v sin_v and_o sin_n must_v be_v see_v before_o it_o can_v be_v sorrow_v for_o repent_v how_o to_o come_v to_o repent_v we_o must_v therefore_o first_o of_o all_o make_v a_o narrow_a search_n after_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n 3.40_o lam._n 3.40_o let_v we_o search_v and_o try_v our_o way_n and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o this_o search_n ought_v to_o be_v strict_a and_o narrow_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o our_o our_o own_o heart_n which_o be_v deceitful_a above_o alâ—_n thing_n 17.9_o jer._n 17.9_o and_o there_o be_v in_o they_o many_o secret_a lurking-hole_n for_o sin_n â—hich_v will_n be_v unespied_a unless_o a_o â—rict_a search_n be_v use_v and_o therefore_o the_o prophet_n exhort_v unto_o his_o duty_n say_v gather_v yourselves_o 2.1_o hag_n 2.1_o â—â—at_o be_v gather_v your_o wit_n together_o and_o fix_v they_o upon_o the_o conâ—â—deration_n of_o your_o estate_n and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v as_o â—â—e_v only_a way_n to_o true_a repentance_n sin_n 1_o to_o see_v sin_n 〈◊〉_d get_v a_o sight_n of_o sin_n for_o he_o that_o â—es_v his_o sin_n thorough_o will_v besaile_v they_o hearty_o david_n consider_v his_o way_n and_o what_o follow_v upon_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o error_n use_v wander_v 119.59_o psa_fw-la 119.59_o i_o turn_v myself_o inâ—_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o testimony_n it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d possible_a that_o a_o stray_a traveler_n shall_v ever_o return_v into_o the_o â—â—ght_n way_n that_o do_v not_o understand_v â—â—s_o error_n when_o god_n will_v bring_v â—ome_o a_o poor_a wander_a sinner_n inâ—_n the_o way_n of_o life_n he_o give_v he_o eâ—â—r_v a_o heart_n to_o question_v his_o estate_n after_o this_o manner_n god_n have_v make_v i_o a_o man_n endue_v i_o with_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n afford_v unto_o i_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n what_o now_o do_v my_o walk_a answer_n this_o mercy_n of_o he_o be_v my_o life_n a_o walk_n in_o or_o rather_o not_o a_o wander_a from_o the_o path_n of_o his_o commandment_n this_o make_v a_o sinner_n with_o ephraim_n to_o smite_v upon_o his_o thigh_n and_o to_o be_v ashamed_a which_o before_o be_v as_o a_o untamed_a calf_n and_o then_o concludeâ—_n he_o thus_o after_o when_o i_o be_v instruct_v 31.18.19_o jer._n 31.18.19_o i_o repent_v and_o this_o may_v be_v assign_v aâ—â—_n the_o only_a cause_n of_o that_o greaâ—_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o sencelesnesse_n that_o so_o reign_v this_o day_n iâ—_n the_o world_n even_o that_o brutish_a in_o consideration_n that_o man_n go_v oâ—_n still_o in_o sin_n add_v sin_n unto_o sin_n not_o consider_v what_o they_o do_v but_o flatter_v themselves_o â—n_o their_o evil_a way_n and_o abandon_v the_o very_a thought_n that_o shall_v make_v their_o estate_n questionable_a oh_o this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o many_o thouâ—ands_n in_o the_o world_n which_o do_v manifest_o declare_v how_o far_o they_o â—re_n from_o the_o practice_n of_o true_a repentance_n this_o be_v a_o matter_n i_o confess_v â—hat_n will_v ask_v here_o a_o large_a discourse_n if_o i_o shall_v speak_v of_o all_o â—he_n part_n of_o repentance_n i_o desire_v â—ut_v brief_o to_o observe_v some_o â—ew_a passage_n of_o the_o same_o as_o there_o must_v be_v in_o the_o first_o â—lace_n a_o sight_n of_o sin_n as_o we_o have_v â—eard_v sin_n 2._o to_o be_v humble_v for_o sin_n so_o in_o true_a repentance_n â—here_o must_v be_v a_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n â—or_a the_o same_o sin_n neither_o will_v â—uery_n sorrow_n for_o sin_n serve_v the_o turn_n or_o have_v repentance_n accompany_v it_o but_o only_o godly_a sorrow_n 7.10_o two_o sort_n of_o sorrow_n 2._o cor._n 7.10_o there_o be_v a_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o bring_v death_n as_o there_o be_v a_o godly_a sorrow_n the_o end_n whereof_o be_v life_n and_o peace_n the_o first_o sort_n of_o sorrow_n be_v to_o be_v find_v among_o hypocrite_n and_o wicked_a man_n which_o be_v many_o time_n full_a of_o sorrow_n but_o it_o be_v not_o for_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v sin_n and_o offend_v the_o majesty_n of_o god_n but_o because_o of_o the_o punishment_n which_o by_o their_o sin_n they_o have_v draw_v upon_o themselves_o even_o a_o guilty_a conscience_n a_o tremble_a heart_n and_o wound_a soul_n and_o withal_o a_o fearful_a expectation_n of_o judgement_n these_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o sin_n and_o these_o wound_n the_o hart_n of_o the_o sinner_n and_o make_v he_o to_o fall_v out_o with_o his_o sin_n or_o rather_o indeed_o with_o the_o punishment_n like_v unto_o cain_n 9.28_o gen._n 4.14_o exod._n 9.28_o pharaoh_n saul_n and_o judas_n etc._n etc._n which_o only_o be_v affect_v with_o the_o punishment_n 27.5_o mat_n 27.5_o and_o can_v have_v wish_v with_o all_o their_o heart_n that_o the_o same_o have_v be_v no_o sin_n that_o so_o they_o may_v have_v live_v in_o the_o same_o without_o controlment_n but_o beside_o this_o 7.10_o what_o godly_a sorrow_n be_v 2._o cor._n 7.10_o there_o be_v also_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o be_v only_o to_o be_v find_v among_o the_o godly_a which_o have_v the_o promise_n annex_v unto_o it_o and_o that_o be_v when_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v grieve_v for_o sin_n because_o by_o sin_n he_o have_v grieve_v god_n a_o good_a and_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o if_o there_o be_v neither_o hell_n nor_o satan_n nor_o punishment_n for_o sin_n after_o this_o life_n yet_o inasmuch_o as_o the_o lord_n be_v offend_v and_o his_o righteous_a law_n be_v violate_v this_o be_v it_o that_o make_v the_o hart_n of_o the_o godly_a to_o smite_v they_o and_o they_o to_o be_v humble_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o this_o sorrow_n these_o sigh_n and_o throb_v of_o the_o godly_a for_o sin_n be_v those_o sour_a herb_n wherewith_o we_o must_v eaâ—e_v our_o new_a passeover_n 12._o exo._n 12._o and_o such_o trouble_a spirit_n shall_v be_v acceptable_a sacrifice_n unto_o god_n and_o such_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o despise_v 51.17_o psal_n 51.17_o sorrow_n the_o mean_n of_o godly_a sorrow_n now_o the_o mean_n by_o which_o this_o godly_a sorrow_n may_v be_v attain_v unto_o be_v these_o first_o a_o man_n ought_v to_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o manifold_a favour_n and_o mercy_n the_o lord_n have_v bestow_v upon_o he_o and_o his_o own_o unthankfulness_n again_o unto_o he_o and_o this_o will_v be_v a_o good_a mean_n to_o break_v a_o man_n heart_n with_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n thus_o do_v nathan_n deal_v with_o david_n 7.8_o 2._o sam._n 12_o 7.8_o put_v he_o iâ—_n mind_n of_o god_n mercy_n in_o advance_v he_o to_o be_v king_n over_o israel_n use_v deliver_v he_o out_o of_o the_o â—nds_n of_o saul_n add_v moreover_o 〈◊〉_d that_o have_v be_v too_o little_a he_o will_v â—ave_n give_v thou_o more_o that_o be_v it_o ytâ—rought_o remorse_n and_o sorrow_n in_o â—â—e_z heart_n of_o david_n and_o this_o be_v 〈◊〉_d that_o prevail_v so_o
with_o joseph_n â—nd_v keep_v he_o from_o sin_n even_o â—â—e_v consideration_n of_o god_n goodâ—esse_n former_o extend_v towards_o â—im_n how_o can_v i_o do_v this_o great_a wickedness_n and_o â—inâ—e_v against_o god_n 39_o gen._n 39_o second_o to_o call_v to_o mind_n and_o thorough_o to_o weigh_v the_o ill_a effect_n â—hat_n follow_v upon_o sin_n i_o mean_v â—ot_n only_o the_o shame_n before_o man_n punishment_n here_o loss_n of_o good_n â—c_z but_o principal_o the_o wound_n of_o â—oule_n and_o conscience_n deaâ—ing_v â—nd_v dull_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n when_o we_o be_v to_o perâ—rme_v good_a duty_n and_o make_v â—s_v a_o burden_n to_o the_o church_n our_o self_n the_o very_a earth_n we_o tread_v upon_o beside_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o eternal_a vengeance_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v three_o to_o attend_v diligent_o upon_o the_o word_n preach_v that_o so_o sin_n may_v be_v discover_v and_o the_o heart_n may_v come_v to_o smite_v for_o the_o same_o and_o thus_o be_v the_o poor_a jew_n bring_v to_o compunction_n of_o heart_n for_o their_o sin_n of_o crucify_a the_o lord_n of_o glory_n 2.37_o act._n 2.37_o and_o this_o word_n be_v call_v the_o hammer_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o by_o it_o the_o lord_n do_v break_v the_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n of_o man_n four_o of_o all_o sin_n so_o in_o â—_o special_a manner_n to_o take_v heed_n oâ—_n presumptuous_a sin_n for_o theâ—_n be_v the_o sin_n that_o wound_v deep_a and_o one_o of_o they_o will_v stand_v satan_n in_o stead_n of_o many_o this_o make_v david_n to_o pray_v in_o â—_o special_a manner_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v keep_v he_o from_o sin_n of_o this_o nature_n say_v keep_v thy_o servant_n from_o presumptuous_a sin_n 19.13_o psal_n 19.13_o know_v that_o they_o will_v at_o the_o â—ast_n lie_v heavy_a upon_o the_o soul_n â—nd_v conscience_n of_o that_o man_n that_o commit_v they_o when_o he_o â—hould_v come_v to_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o â—hem_n but_o here_o the_o weak_a christiâ—n_n be_v bewail_v his_o want_n that_o he_o cannot_v bring_v his_o heart_n to_o any_o â—easonable_a pass_n to_o be_v sorrowful_a â—or_a sin_n but_o howsoever_o that_o â—â—ine_o he_o will_v and_o withal_o his_o â—eart_n he_o desire_v that_o his_o heart_n â—ould_v dissolve_v into_o tear_n yet_o he_o â—ndes_v that_o his_o heart_n be_v fat_a and_o â—ill_v not_o stoop_v and_o this_o make_v â—im_n grieve_v because_o he_o can_v â—ieve_v yea_o and_o mourn_v because_o â—e_n can_v mourn_v let_v such_o for_o their_o comfort_n observe_v weak_a comfort_n for_o the_o weak_a first_o that_o the_o constitution_n of_o every_o man_n body_n be_v not_o alike_o &_o there_o may_v be_v true_a compunction_n and_o contrition_n of_o heart_n for_o sin_n though_o at_o all_o time_n it_o do_v not_o manifest_v itself_o in_o the_o eye_n by_o tear_n second_o consider_v that_o god_n measure_v out_o this_o sorrow_n and_o contrition_n of_o heart_n unto_o his_o servant_n according_a to_o their_o ability_n and_o strength_n to_o bear_v for_o he_o iâ—_n that_o most_o wise_a and_o skilful_a physician_n who_o know_v well_o what_o a_o potion_n of_o physic_n will_v work_v and_o more_o or_o less_o will_v not_o serve_v who_o promise_n be_v that_o he_o wiâ—_n not_o lay_v more_o upon_o we_o then_o heâ—_n will_v give_v we_o strength_n to_o bear_v and_o last_o of_o all_o let_v such_o knoâ—_n for_o their_o comfort_n herein_o thaâ—_n â—he_v lord_n look_v after_o the_o manner_n â—hen_o the_o measure_n of_o any_o duty_n or_o grace_n and_o 8.12_o 2._o cor._n 8.12_o accept_v we_o according_a to_o that_o which_o we_o have_v not_o according_a to_o that_o which_o we_o have_v not_o and_o have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v not_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n 12.20_o mt._n 12.20_o nor_o wreak_v the_o bruise_a reed_n and_o so_o â—ong_a as_o we_o please_v not_o ourselves_o â—n_o these_o poor_a beginning_n but_o â—ndevour_n after_o more_o grace_n and_o â—ovet_v after_o the_o best_a gift_n 12.3_o 1._o cor._n 12.3_o the_o â—ord_n do_v except_v both_o of_o we_o and_o â—hem_fw-mi three_o and_o last_o as_o we_o must_v â—abour_v to_o see_v sin_n and_o to_o get_v godly_a sorrow_n for_o the_o same_o â—o_o that_o we_o may_v reap_v the_o â—intage_n and_o comfort_n of_o all_o we_o must_v add_v a_o leave_v and_o forsake_v of_o sin_n sin_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v sin_n for_o he_o that_o have_v â—ove_v his_o penance_n once_o true_o beâ—ore_a god_n i_o mean_v have_v have_v this_o hearty_a sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n it_o will_v abandon_v sin_n in_o his_o soul_n for_o when_o this_o godly_a sorrow_n come_v in_o sin_n go_v out_o a_o man_n that_o have_v surfeit_v of_o such_o meat_n once_o will_v afterward_o loathe_v it_o this_o point_n be_v very_o clear_a by_o the_o example_n of_o all_o the_o godly_a of_o who_o we_o never_o read_v they_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n again_o after_o their_o repentance_n they_o make_v not_o a_o trade_n of_o sin_n as_o of_o david_n of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o david_n do_v that_o which_o be_v right_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n 15.5_o 1._o reg._n 15.5_o save_v only_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o vriah_n and_o zacheus_n no_o soon_o call_v by_o christ_n but_o leave_v his_o former_a course_n and_o great_a reason_n for_o every_o true_a penitent_a be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o same_o which_o cause_v he_o that_o he_o be_v now_o become_v dead_a unto_o sin_n 6.6_o rom._n 6.6_o and_o withal_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o he_o who_o proper_a work_n be_v to_o purify_v the_o heart_n and_o not_o to_o suffer_v any_o filthiness_n to_o remain_v where_o it_o â—oth_v lodge_v 15.9_o act._n 15.9_o and_o thus_o we_o have_v see_v the_o â—arts_n of_o true_a repentance_n and_o wherein_o it_o do_v consist_v we_o â—re_n now_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o same_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o duty_n appear_v by_o that_o speech_n of_o our_o â—aviour_n repentance_n the_o necessity_n of_o repentance_n except_o you_o repent_v you_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d perish_v 13.5_o luk._n 13.5_o and_o the_o word_n be_v there_o â—ice_o repeat_v to_o show_v the_o cerâ—â—intie_a of_o it_o and_o again_o if_o you_o will_v â—â—t_n return_v but_o continue_v still_o in_o your_o â—s_n i_o will_v visit_v you_o say_v the_o lord_n 5.3.9_o jer._n 5.3.9_o use_v be_v avenge_v on_o you_o many_o be_v pathetical_a exhortation_n in_o the_o â—â—ripture_n to_o this_o purpose_n to_o exâ—rt_v man_n to_o repentance_n o_o jerusalem_n wash_v thy_o heart_n from_o wickedness_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v save_v 4.14_o jer._n 4.14_o and_o cast_v away_o from_o you_o all_o your_o transgression_n whereby_o you_o have_v transgress_v 18.31_o jer._n 18.31_o and_o make_v you_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a spirit_n and_o again_o let_v we_o search_v and_o try_v our_o way_n 3.40_o lam._n 3.40_o and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n this_o be_v that_o love_a admonition_n 1.5.7_o hag._n 1.5.7_o christ_n give_v 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