be_v bear_v but_o once_o but_o we_o daily_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o food_n and_o strengthen_v &_o therefore_o we_o often_o receive_v the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o our_o soul_n may_v be_v nourish_v unto_o life_n everlasting_a chap._n ii_o what_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v that_o we_o may_v right_o understand_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n we_o must_v know_v 2._o thing_n 1_o what_o it_o be_v 2_o what_o belong_v to_o the_o due_a receive_n of_o it_o for_o the_o first_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v a_o sacrament_n consist_v of_o bread_n and_o wine_n lawful_o consecrate_v &_o distribute_v institute_v by_o christ_n himself_o for_o a_o continual_a remembrance_n of_o the_o death_n &_o passion_n of_o christ_n &_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o receive_v thereby_o this_o institution_n be_v at_o christ_n last_o supper_n after_o he_o have_v eat_v the_o passeover_n with_o his_o disciple_n so_o that_o it_o be_v call_v a_o supper_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n of_o the_o 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as_o represent_v christ_n not_o whole_o but_o wound_v and_o pierce_v now_o christ_n choose_v those_o element_n before_o any_o other_o because_o they_o best_o serve_v to_o set_v forth_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n for_o as_o bread_n by_o diverse_a break_n &_o press_n come_v to_o be_v perfect_a yea_o the_o chief_a food_n of_o our_o body_n still_o give_v a_o good_a relish_n when_o other_o thing_n do_v not_o and_o be_v also_o more_o common_a to_o all_o than_o any_o other_o so_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n by_o many_o torment_n be_v make_v the_o chief_a nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n remain_v always_o most_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a and_o common_a to_o all_o that_o can_v receive_v he_o by_o faith_n and_o as_o wine_n do_v cherish_v and_o comfort_v we_o satisfy_v our_o thirst_n purge_v away_o many_o corrupt_a humour_n &_o make_v we_o bold_a and_o adventurous_a so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n revive_v and_o gladd'_v our_o droop_a soul_n satisfi_v our_o spiritual_a thirst_n purge_v we_o 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be_v offer_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o have_v faith_n to_o receive_v they_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 3.15_o he_o be_v lift_v up_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v have_v life_n everlasting_a the_o action_n of_o the_o communicant_n be_v 2._o 1._o take_v 2._o eat_v &_o drink_v by_o which_o be_v signify_v that_o they_o which_o receive_v benefit_n by_o christ_n must_v receive_v he_o by_o faith_n apply_v his_o merit_n to_o their_o own_o soul_n as_o joh._n 1.12_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o which_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n thus_o of_o the_o sign_n the_o thing_n signify_v be_v the_o body_n &_o blood_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o receive_v thereby_o namely_o the_o strengthen_n &_o refresh_v of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n &_o this_o we_o receive_v not_o of_o the_o minister_n for_o he_o give_v only_o the_o sign_n but_o of_o god_n himself_o apprehend_v the_o same_o by_o our_o faith_n for_o christ_n be_v not_o signify_v in_o these_o sign_n as_o in_o a_o picture_n but_o exhibit_v unto_o we_o be_v himself_o present_a in_o the_o sacrament_n though_o not_o corporal_o to_o the_o bread_n &_o wine_n yet_o spiritual_o to_o our_o faith_n for_o though_o his_o body_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o must_v there_o remain_v until_o the_o last_o day_n as_o it_o be_v act._n 3.2_o yet_o we_o may_v feed_v on_o he_o spiritual_o by_o faith_n by_o apply_v his_o death_n and_o passion_n unto_o our_o sinful_a soul_n so_o that_o there_o be_v one_o union_n between_o christ_n and_o the_o element_n which_o be_v symbolical_a and_o a_o other_o between_o christ_n and_o we_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o real_a the_o end_n of_o this_o sacrament_n be_v twofold_a 1_o in_o respect_n of_o other_o 2_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o other_o to_o testify_v unto_o they_o that_o faith_n which_o we_o profess_v that_o so_o they_o see_v our_o readiness_n herein_o may_v have_v their_o heart_n also_o stir_v up_o to_o such_o good_a duty_n in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o it_o concern_v either_o what_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o or_o what_o we_o be_v to_o return_v to_o god_n in_o the_o first_o respect_n it_o serve_v first_o for_o remembrance_n namely_o of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n for_o as_o often_o as_o we_o receive_v this_o we_o show_v the_o lord_n death_n till_o he_o come_v 1._o cor._n 11.26_o second_o for_o confirmation_n unto_o we_o and_o that_o both_o of_o our_o union_n among_o ourselves_o as_o 1._o cor._n 10.17_o for_o we_o be_v many_o be_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o body_n for_o we_o all_o partake_v of_o one_o bread_n as_o also_o of_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n for_o as_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n be_v turn_v into_o the_o substance_n of_o our_o body_n so_o we_o by_o faith_n be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n &_o make_v flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n for_o his_o flesh_n be_v meat_n indeed_o &_o his_o blood_n be_v drink_v indeed_o joh._n 6.55_o &_o for_o this_o cause_n it_o be_v call_v the_o communion_n in_o the_o second_o respect_n concern_v that_o which_o we_o be_v to_o return_v unto_o god_n it_o serve_v to_o testify_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n in_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o in_o he_o all_o thing_n and_o assure_v we_o thereof_o by_o this_o seal_n which_o we_o can_v but_o do_v when_o we_o consider_v the_o torment_n that_o he_o endure_v for_o our_o sin_n which_o be_v indeed_o the_o very_a nail_n and_o spear_n that_o pierce_v he_o and_o for_o this_o cause_n it_o be_v call_v the_o eucharist_n because_o in_o it_o we_o offer_v up_o our_o thanks_n unto_o god_n and_o so_o also_o it_o may_v be_v call_v a_o sacrifice_n not_o that_o we_o do_v therein_o offer_v up_o christ_n unto_o god_n for_o christ_n himself_o at_o once_o finish_v this_o offering_n of_o his_o body_n on_o the_o cross_n but_o because_o we_o offer_v up_o our_o thankful_a heart_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n in_o christ_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n not_o of_o christ_n but_o of_o our_o thankfulness_n chap._n iii_o the_o necessity_n of_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v this_o sacrament_n as_o we_o ought_v we_o must_v consider_v 2_o thing_n 1_o the_o necessity_n 2_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o receive_v the_o same_o as_o for_o the_o first_o we_o must_v know_v that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o thing_n indifferent_a for_o we_o to_o receive_v or_o not_o to_o receive_v at_o our_o pleasure_n but_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v it_o though_o not_o every_o sabbath_n after_o the_o custom_n observe_v in_o the_o primitive_a church_n yet_o without_o fail_n as_o often_o as_o occasion_n be_v
unseemly_a behaviour_n for_o these_o must_v be_v lay_v aside_o as_o god_n command_v moses_n exod._n 3.5_o put_v off_o thy_o shoe_n from_o off_o thy_o foot_n for_o the_o place_n whereon_o thou_o stand_v be_v holy_a ground_n 2_o because_o as_o the_o place_n be_v holy_a so_o also_o god_n himself_o be_v there_o among_o we_o as_o he_o say_v matth._n 18.20_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o my_o name_n there_o be_o i_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o he_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o we_o behold_v not_o only_a our_o outward_a gesture_n but_o our_o very_a heart_n &_o affection_n and_o ready_a both_o to_o reward_v those_o that_o honour_v he_o by_o reverence_v &_o to_o punish_v all_o such_o as_o dishonour_v he_o by_o profane_v and_o abuse_v his_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o our_o carriage_n be_v not_o with_o fear_n and_o reverence_n 2._o when_o we_o hear_v the_o minister_n say_v draw_v near_o and_o take_v this_o sacrament_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o god_n by_o his_o minister_n free_o invit_v we_o to_o his_o table_n then_o let_v every_o one_o lift_v up_o his_o heart_n by_o this_o or_o the_o like_a ejaculation_n lord_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a by_o reason_n of_o my_o sin_n to_o approach_v before_o thou_o but_o see_v it_o have_v please_v thou_o in_o mercy_n to_o call_v i_o behold_v in_o humility_n &_o obedience_n i_o come_v then_o join_v in_o prayer_n with_o the_o minister_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o consecration_n we_o ought_v serious_o to_o settle_v our_o mind_n on_o the_o element_n &_o the_o action_n about_o they_o for_o the_o better_a stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n &_o so_o meditate_v thus_o 1._o when_o we_o hear_v the_o minister_n read_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n institution_n &_o see_v he_o take_v the_o bread_n &_o wine_n we_o ought_v joyful_o and_o thankful_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o great_a love_n of_o god_n in_o set_v apart_o his_o son_n for_o the_o redemption_n of_o we_o his_o enemy_n which_o be_v represent_v in_o the_o take_n of_o these_o element_n &_o set_v they_o apart_o to_o be_v distribute_v unto_o we_o as_o seal_n and_o pledge_n of_o the_o same_o joyful_o i_o say_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o benefit_n which_o do_v thereby_o come_v unto_o we_o &_o thankful_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n love_n which_o be_v great_a than_o all_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n join_v in_o one_o be_v able_a to_o express_v 2._o when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o a_o twofold_a meditation_n 1_o of_o comfort_n consider_v that_o the_o bread_n be_v break_v and_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o not_o only_o to_o be_v the_o more_o divisible_a to_o the_o communicant_n but_o chief_o to_o represent_v unto_o we_o the_o crucify_a of_o christ_n body_n and_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o blood_n for_o our_o sin_n for_o he_o be_v break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n isai_n 53.5_o by_o which_o be_v not_o mean_v that_o any_o bone_n of_o he_o be_v break_v but_o that_o he_o be_v crucify_v whence_o we_o shall_v every_o one_o of_o we_o gather_v this_o comfort_n say_v to_o our_o soul_n christ_n jesus_n be_v break_v on_o the_o cross_n and_o suffer_v a_o accurse_a death_n for_o i_o by_o who_o merit_n i_o trust_v i_o shall_v escape_v the_o curse_n of_o that_o death_n which_o be_v due_a for_o my_o sin_n unto_o i_o and_o here_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v take_v notice_n how_o the_o papist_n do_v err_v in_o deliver_v whole_a cake_n unto_o the_o communicant_n which_o represent_v christ_n whole_a not_o crucify_v and_o so_o afford_v the_o less_o comfort_n 2._o of_o sorrow_n &_o that_o for_o our_o sin_n the_o grievousnesse_n of_o which_o be_v such_o that_o they_o can_v not_o be_v satisfy_v for_o without_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n these_o be_v the_o spear_n that_o pierce_v he_o to_o the_o soul_n that_o be_v that_o which_o draw_v his_o precious_a blood_n from_o his_o side_n and_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o shall_v breed_v in_o we_o a_o hearty_a sorrow_n that_o we_o so_o vile_a wretch_n as_o we_o be_v shall_v thus_o wound_v so_o love_v a_o redeemer_n and_o certain_o if_o we_o do_v not_o grieve_v for_o those_o sin_n for_o which_o he_o have_v so_o much_o smart_v we_o may_v just_o fear_v that_o the_o stupid_a earth_n the_o hard_a rock_n and_o the_o dark_a grave_n which_o tremble_v rend_v and_o open_v at_o his_o death_n shall_v one_o day_n rise_v up_o in_o judgement_n against_o we_o &_o condemn_v us._n when_o therefore_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v &c_n &c_n let_v every_o one_o thus_o meditate_v o_o vile_a wretch_n that_o i_o be_o that_o i_o by_o my_o sin_n shall_v thus_o wound_v my_o merciful_a and_o love_a redeemer_n after_o the_o consecration_n when_o the_o minister_n be_v receive_v himself_o consider_v that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n who_o see_v our_o very_a heart_n we_o shall_v power_v out_o our_o soul_n unto_o he_o in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a soliloquie_n o_o sweet_a jesu_n i_o do_v humble_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o centurion_n that_o i_o be_o not_o worthy_a that_o thou_o shall_v enter_v under_o my_o roof_n much_o less_o to_o come_v and_o sup_v and_o dwell_v with_o i_o but_o see_v it_o be_v thy_o good_a pleasure_n to_o vouchsafe_v i_o this_o favour_n cleanse_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o from_o my_o sin_n that_o i_o may_v entertain_v thou_o in_o a_o pure_a and_o sanctify_a heart_n strengthen_v my_o faith_n that_o i_o may_v full_o rely_v on_o thy_o mercy_n comfort_v i_o with_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n &_o so_o dwell_v with_o i_o for_o ever_o grant_v this_o o_o bless_a redeemer_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n amen_n again_o before_o we_o receive_v when_o the_o minister_n be_v come_v to_o distribute_v and_o offer_v the_o element_n unto_o we_o consider_v that_o christ_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v offer_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o element_n by_o the_o minister_n let_v every_o one_o meditate_v thus_o with_o himself_o christ_n with_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n do_v now_o come_v to_o sanctify_v and_o comfort_v my_o sinful_a soul_n in_o full_a assurance_n whereof_o i_o be_o to_o receive_v these_o sign_n and_o seal_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o minister_n and_o so_o as_o he_o stretch_v out_o his_o hand_n to_o receive_v these_o let_v he_o lift_v up_o his_o soul_n in_o faith_n with_o this_o or_o the_o like_a ejaculation_n come_v lord_n jesu_n unto_o thy_o humble_a servant_n as_o my_o trust_n be_v thou_o will_v this_o we_o be_v to_o do_v after_o the_o consecration_n before_o we_o receive_v after_o this_o in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v we_o be_v to_o perform_v these_o two_o thing_n 1_o while_o we_o eat_v the_o bread_n meditate_v every_o one_o thus_o bless_a jesu_n i_o do_v hearty_o believe_v that_o thou_o be_v crucify_v on_o the_o cross_n and_o that_o for_o i_o as_o well_o as_o for_o any_o other_o and_z as_o i_o have_v now_o receive_v this_o bread_n break_v whereby_o my_o body_n shall_v be_v nourish_v so_o i_o believe_v that_o i_o have_v also_o receive_v spiritual_o thy_o body_n crucify_v with_o all_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o the_o full_a pardon_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n and_o the_o strengthen_n and_o refresh_v of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n this_o i_o believe_v lord_n help_v my_o unbelief_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n amen_n 2._o when_o we_o drink_v the_o wine_n and_o while_o we_o feel_v it_o in_o our_o stomach_n we_o shall_v thus_o meditate_v most_o bless_a redeemer_n i_o do_v true_o believe_v that_o thy_o blood_n be_v shed_v out_o of_o thy_o body_n as_o very_o as_o i_o have_v receive_v this_o wine_n apart_o from_o the_o bread_n and_o that_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o my_o sin_n as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o &_o i_o do_v also_o believe_v that_o with_o this_o wine_n i_o have_v receive_v thy_o precious_a blood_n whereby_o my_o sin_n be_v full_o wash_v away_o &_o my_o soul_n purify_v &_o that_o according_a to_o thy_o promise_n i_o shall_v never_o hunger_n nor_o thirst_n any_o more_o because_o with_o this_o bread_n &_o wine_n i_o have_v receive_v thy_o flesh_n which_o be_v meat_n indeed_o &_o thy_o blood_n which_o be_v drink_v indeed_o with_o which_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o cherish_v &_o nourish_v my_o poor_a soul_n &_o to_o increase_v in_o i_o hearty_a love_n to_o these_o my_o fellow-member_n who_o have_v now_o participate_v with_o i_o that_o so_o we_o may_v serve_v thou_o as_o we_o ought_v and_o that_o nothing_o may_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o thy_o love_n which_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n amen_n chap._n xii_o of_o practice_n this_o be_v that_o whereon_o we_o ought_v to_o meditate_v in_o
be_v the_o supreme_a judge_n of_o all_o there_o be_v indeed_o a_o time_n wherein_o we_o may_v make_v confession_n before_o man_n either_o in_o public_a before_o a_o whole_a congregation_n by_o way_n of_o penance_n be_v by_o the_o church_n thereunto_o command_v or_o else_o in_o private_a and_o that_o either_o for_o satisfaction_n to_o our_o neighbour_n who_o we_o have_v wrong_v or_o for_o consolation_n to_o the_o minister_n when_o our_o conscience_n be_v trouble_v but_o that_o confession_n which_o be_v a_o part_n of_o our_o repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n pass_v against_o god_n and_o wherein_o we_o desire_v full_a pardon_n for_o the_o same_o we_o be_v to_o make_v to_o god_n alone_o for_o he_o it_o be_v who_o be_v offend_v and_o he_o alone_a that_o can_v forgive_v our_o sin_n 3._o our_o confession_n must_v not_o be_v of_o the_o heart_n only_o but_o of_o the_o mouth_n also_o for_o god_n who_o make_v both_o expect_v to_o be_v honour_v by_o both_o &_o as_o both_o have_v be_v unclean_a before_o he_o so_o they_o ought_v both_o also_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o same_o that_o he_o may_v cleanse_v and_o purify_v both_o they_o &_o with_o they_o the_o whole_a man_n again_o our_o confession_n must_v proceed_v from_o a_o twofold_a ground_n 1_o hatred_n of_o sin_n because_o by_o it_o we_o dishonour_v god_n 2._o hope_v of_o mercy_n which_o be_v that_o we_o aim_v at_o in_o our_o confession_n and_o it_o must_v further_o be_v qualify_v with_o sincerity_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n that_o we_o have_v offend_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n lest_o god_n reject_v we_o as_o hypocritical_a let_v we_o therefore_o henceforth_o leave_v off_o censure_v the_o fault_n of_o other_o man_n and_o begin_v to_o aggravate_v our_o own_o and_o especial_o before_o we_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o take_v some_o time_n unto_o ourselves_o wherein_o we_o may_v be_v most_o private_a and_o shut_v ourselves_o up_o in_o our_o closert_n and_o there_o humble_o on_o our_o knee_n lay_v open_a before_o god_n those_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v in_o our_o life_n past_a and_o that_o full_o and_o faithful_o neither_o diminish_v the_o number_n of_o they_o nor_o mince_v the_o heinousness_n of_o they_o for_o god_n will_v not_o be_v mock_v these_o be_v thing_n which_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n past_a as_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v we_o must_v know_v that_o he_o which_o will_v true_o repent_v must_v not_o only_o turn_v from_o evil_a but_o also_o turn_v unto_o good_a &_o therefore_o have_v confess_v our_o sin_n pass_v with_o sorrow_n for_o they_o we_o must_v if_o we_o expect_v pardon_v constant_o purpose_n for_o ever_o after_o by_o god_n grace_n to_o amend_v &_o reform_v our_o life_n resolve_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o avoid_v all_o occasion_n which_o may_v draw_v we_o into_o the_o like_a sin_n again_o and_o to_o make_v better_a use_n of_o those_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v afford_v we_o than_o we_o have_v do_v heretofore_o and_o that_o by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o by_o how_o much_o we_o have_v offend_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n but_o of_o this_o resolution_n of_o amendment_n more_o in_o the_o 12_o chapter_n chap._n viii_o the_o examination_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o examination_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v that_o whereunto_o s._n paul_n exhort_v the_o corinthian_n say_v examine_v yourselves_o whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o not_o 2._o cor._n 13.5_o the_o necessity_n whereof_o appear_v even_o from_o this_o that_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v please_v god_n in_o any_o thing_n we_o do_v heb._n 11.26_o much_o less_o in_o this_o weighty_a business_n yea_o faith_n be_v so_o necessary_a that_o without_o it_o we_o do_v receive_v nothing_o at_o all_o when_o we_o do_v receive_v for_o although_o with_o our_o bodily_a hand_n we_o receive_v the_o bread_n &_o wine_n yet_o if_o we_o have_v not_o faith_n we_o want_v a_o hand_n to_o receive_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o comfort_n which_o thence_o arise_v unto_o our_o soul_n for_o how_o can_v we_o be_v persuade_v in_o our_o conscience_n that_o our_o receive_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n belong_v unto_o we_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o we_o shounld_v receive_v any_o more_o comfort_n than_o what_o we_o believe_v and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v he_o that_o believe_v on_o i_o shall_v never_o thirst_v joh._n 6.35_o therein_o imply_v that_o he_o which_o do_v not_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v ever_o thirst_v yea_o which_o be_v fearful_a he_o which_o believe_v not_o shall_v be_v damn_v mar._n 16.16_o now_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v here_o require_v of_o we_o must_v not_o be_v only_o a_o general_a faith_n whereby_o we_o believe_v that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v true_a and_o that_o god_n be_v a_o just_a judge_n for_o this_o the_o devil_n themselves_o believe_v and_o tremble_v at_o it_o and_o well_o they_o may_v consider_v what_o be_v due_a to_o they_o eternal_a condemnation_n but_o we_o must_v go_v on_o further_a to_o a_o more_o special_a kind_n of_o faith_n and_o which_o they_o can_v do_v apply_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v therein_o unto_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n say_v with_o job_n chap._n 19_o v._n 25._o i_o know_v that_o my_o redeemer_n live_v i_o know_v by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o faith_n or_o i_o believe_v and_o not_o only_o the_o redeemer_n of_o man_n but_o my_o redeemer_n live_v of_o which_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o full_o persuade_v ourselves_o we_o must_v believe_v first_o concern_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a of_o ourselves_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v acceptable_a &_o please_a in_o the_o sight_n or_o god_n for_o we_o have_v nothing_o but_o what_o we_o have_v receive_v of_o god_n as_o s._n paul_n testify_v whether_o good_a gift_n or_o ability_n of_o do_v good_a 2._o concern_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o must_v believe_v that_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n be_v alone_o sufficient_a for_o our_o redemption_n without_o any_o merit_n at_o all_o or_o satisfaction_n of_o we_o 3._o concern_v god_n we_o ought_v to_o believe_v that_o if_o we_o true_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o life_n past_a constant_o purpose_v to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n hereafter_o and_o sincere_o use_v those_o good_a mean_n which_o he_o shall_v afford_v we_o he_o will_v then_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o in_o accept_v our_o endeavour_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n 4._o concern_v the_o sacrament_n we_o ought_v to_o believe_v that_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n to_o exhibit_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n with_o his_o merit_n &_o a_o seal_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n if_o upon_o consideration_n of_o these_o particular_n we_o can_v be_v thus_o persuade_v of_o our_o own_o insufficiency_n and_o unworthiness_n &_o that_o yet_o notwithstanding_o upon_o our_o sincere_a humiliation_n &_o obedience_n god_n will_v be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o if_o we_o can_v not_o only_o say_v in_o general_a that_o god_n be_v a_o merciful_a father_n and_o that_o christ_n die_v for_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n but_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o particular_a thus_o apply_v unto_o himself_o i_o believe_v that_o god_n be_v my_o merciful_a father_n and_o that_o christ_n jesus_n die_v to_o redeem_v i_o as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o all_o which_o i_o shall_v have_v plain_o confirm_v unto_o i_o in_o the_o receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n wherein_o i_o trust_v god_n will_v in_o mercy_n accept_v i_o for_o christ_n merit_n though_o of_o myself_o i_o be_v unworthy_a if_o i_o say_v we_o can_v find_v that_o we_o be_v not_o hypocritical_o but_o sincere_o not_o verbal_o but_o hearty_o thus_o persuade_v then_o may_v we_o have_v thus_o make_v peace_n with_o god_n by_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n bold_o approach_v unto_o the_o lord_n table_n chap._n ix_o the_o examination_n of_o our_o charity_n have_v examine_v ourselves_o in_o those_o former_a duty_n towards_o god_n we_o be_v to_o go_v on_o to_o another_o duty_n which_o concern_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o charity_n which_o be_v a_o free_a forgive_n of_o those_o that_o have_v offend_v we_o with_o a_o testification_n of_o the_o same_o when_o occasion_n be_v offer_v and_o a_o reconciliation_n of_o ourselves_o to_o those_o who_o we_o also_o ourselves_o have_v wrong_v that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o persuade_v unto_o a_o due_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n we_o be_v to_o observe_v 2_o thing_n 1._o the_o motive_n thereunto_o 2._o the_o manner_n how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o motive_n which_o invite_v we_o to_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o be_v draw_v from_o the_o
consideration_n of_o these_o 4._o thing_n 1._o what_o we_o ourselves_o have_v do_v unto_o other_o 2._o what_o harm_n we_o do_v unto_o ourselves_o by_o not_o be_v in_o charity_n 3._o what_o they_o be_v with_o who_o we_o be_v offend_v 4._o whence_o such_o wrong_n as_o we_o receive_v do_v primary_o come_v as_o for_o the_o first_o we_o be_v conscious_a unto_o ourselves_o of_o a_o twofold_a offence_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v 1._o against_o other_o man_n who_o perhaps_o we_o have_v at_o some_o time_n or_o other_o more_o wrong_v than_o they_o we_o or_o at_o least_o our_o conscience_n can_v tell_v we_o that_o we_o have_v be_v prone_a and_o ready_a thereunto_o have_v we_o not_o be_v prevent_v and_o how_o can_v he_o which_o have_v be_v forward_o to_o wrong_v other_o make_v the_o most_o of_o every_o wrong_n offer_v by_o other_o unto_o himself_o we_o must_v here_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o advice_n of_o solomon_n in_o another_o case_n seek_v not_o say_v he_o to_o have_v thy_o servant_n curse_v thou_o for_o oftentimes_o thy_o heart_n know_v that_o thou_o thyself_o have_v also_o curse_v other_o eccles_n 7.22_o so_o also_o be_v not_o hasty_a to_o aggravate_v the_o wrong_n which_o other_o have_v do_v unto_o thou_o for_o thy_o heart_n can_v tell_v thou_o that_o thou_o thyself_o have_v also_o wrong_v other_o 2._o if_o this_o consideration_n prevail_v not_o with_o we_o let_v we_o consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n that_o we_o have_v daily_o offend_v god_n far_o more_o than_o any_o man_n can_v offend_v we_o and_o can_v any_o of_o we_o expect_v any_o mercy_n from_o god_n in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o debt_n if_o we_o show_v none_o to_o other_o in_o pass_v by_o small_a matter_n of_o offence_n small_a i_o say_v because_o the_o great_a be_v but_o small_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o offence_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v against_o god._n our_o saviour_n christ_n tell_v his_o disciple_n plain_o and_o in_o they_o we_o mar._n 11.25_o if_o you_o do_v not_o forgive_v other_o their_o trespass_n neither_o will_v your_o heavenly_a father_n forgive_v you_o your_o trespass_n which_o be_v verify_v in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o cruel_a servant_n who_o because_o he_o have_v no_o compassion_n on_o his_o fellow-servant_n as_o his_o lord_n have_v pity_n on_o he_o be_v deliver_v to_o the_o tormentor_n till_o he_o shall_v pay_v all_o that_o be_v due_a with_o this_o application_n annex_v so_o likewise_o shall_v my_o heavenly_a father_n do_v also_o unto_o you_o if_o you_o from_o your_o heart_n forgive_v not_o every_o one_o his_o brother_n their_o trespass_n matt._n 18.34.35_o the_o consideration_n whereof_o i_o think_v be_v able_a to_o move_v any_o good_a heart_a christian_a to_o love_n his_o brethren_n though_o they_o have_v offend_v he_o the_o second_o motive_n unto_o this_o duty_n be_v take_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o harm_n that_o otherwise_o we_o bring_v upon_o our_o own_o soul_n which_o indeed_o be_v great_a than_o either_o we_o can_v do_v unto_o other_o or_o they_o unto_o us._n this_o harm_n be_v twofolde_v 1_o general_n namely_o a_o stain_n to_o all_o the_o good_a which_o we_o have_v for_o though_o we_o speak_v with_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n though_o we_o have_v all_o other_o good_a gift_n as_o of_o prophesy_v understand_v of_o mystery_n &c_n &c_n yet_o if_o we_o have_v not_o charity_n we_o be_v nothing_o 1_o cor._n 13.1.2_o let_v we_o not_o therefore_o boast_v of_o our_o learning_n and_o other_o good_a part_n as_o long_o as_o we_o be_v without_o charity_n for_o all_o be_v nothing_o no_o more_o than_o a_o sound_a brass_n or_o a_o tinkle_a cymbal_n 2._o particular_a and_o so_o it_o be_v a_o hindrance_n 1_o to_o our_o prayer_n 2_o to_o the_o right_a receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o want_n of_o charity_n be_v a_o hindrance_n to_o our_o prayer_n in_o a_o twofolde_a respect_n 1._o because_o without_o charity_n we_o can_v expect_v to_o receive_v that_o which_o we_o pray_v for_o for_o if_o we_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o how_o shall_v we_o hope_v that_o god_n will_v forgive_v we_o if_o we_o forgive_v not_o other_o which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o our_o prayer_n to_o pray_v for_o the_o one_o and_o not_o to_o perform_v the_o other_o be_v to_o mock_v god_n in_o our_o prayer_n or_o rather_o miserable_o to_o deceive_v ourselves_o for_o as_o many_o have_v not_o because_o they_o ask_v not_o so_o many_o ask_v and_o receive_v not_o because_o they_o ask_v amiss_o i_o be_o 4.3_o and_o such_o be_v they_o which_o ask_v without_o charity_n and_o who_o know_v how_o soon_o they_o may_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o god_n mercy_n 2._o it_o hinder_v our_o prayer_n in_o this_o respect_n because_o without_o charity_n we_o can_v join_v those_o with_o who_o we_o be_v at_o variance_n with_o ourselves_o in_o our_o prayer_n which_o be_v against_o the_o rule_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o bid_v we_o to_o pray_v our_o father_n and_o give_v we_o our_o bread_n and_o so_o to_o join_v other_o with_o ourselves_o in_o every_o petition_n now_o how_o can_v we_o hearty_o pray_v thus_o for_o they_o who_o we_o love_v not_o our_o own_o conscience_n can_v sufficient_o tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v yea_o and_o that_o we_o often_o have_v be_v faulty_a herein_o wherefore_o if_o we_o desire_v that_o our_o prayer_n shall_v henceforth_o be_v effectual_a let_v we_o follow_v the_o counsel_n which_o saint_n peter_n give_v to_o the_o husband_n and_o wife_n 1_o pet._n 3.7_o which_o be_v to_o live_v together_o according_a to_o knowledge_n bear_v one_o with_o another_o that_o our_o prayer_n be_v not_o hinder_v which_o if_o we_o do_v our_o prayer_n shall_v be_v much_o further_v as_o christ_n himself_o say_v if_o two_o of_o you_o shall_v agree_v on_o earth_n as_o touch_v the_o thing_n that_o they_o shall_v ask_v it_o shall_v be_v do_v for_o they_o of_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n matt._n 18.19_o the_o want_n of_o charity_n be_v a_o hindrance_n to_o our_o due_a receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n because_o the_o sacrament_n be_v a_o seal_n of_o our_o union_n and_o communion_n as_o with_o christ_n so_o among_o ourselves_o as_o saint_n paul_n say_v 1_o cor._n 10.16.17_o the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n which_o we_o bless_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o bread_n which_o we_o break_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o be_v many_o be_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o body_n because_o we_o partake_v of_o one_o bread_n so_o that_o unless_o we_o be_v join_v together_o in_o love_n we_o can_v be_v capable_a of_o those_o benefit_n which_o otherwise_o will_v arise_v unto_o our_o soul_n again_o love_n be_v the_o very_a badge_n whereby_o we_o be_v know_v to_o be_v christ_n disciple_n joh._n 13.35_o by_o this_o shall_v all_o man_n know_v that_o you_o be_v my_o disciple_n if_o you_o love_v one_o another_o it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o 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offer_v according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o those_o in_o the_o act_n who_o continue_v steadfast_a in_o break_v of_o bread_n act._n 2.42_o the_o necessity_n of_o which_o duty_n will_v further_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v these_o 2_o thing_n 1_o the_o principal_a cause_n which_o often_o keep_v we_o from_o it_o 2_o the_o motive_n which_o may_v draw_v we_o unto_o it_o first_o that_o which_o make_v we_o backward_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o it_o be_v questionless_a the_o policy_n of_o our_o arch-enemy_n the_o devil_n who_o strive_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o draw_v we_o away_o either_o by_o a_o careless_a neglect_n of_o our_o chief_a good_a to_o feed_v rather_o on_o our_o own_o foolish_a imagination_n as_o he_o do_v they_o in_o the_o gospel_n who_o have_v rather_o see_v their_o ground_n or_o prove_v their_o ox_n than_o taste_n of_o that_o supper_n to_o which_o they_o be_v invite_v luke_n 14.18.19_o or_o else_o by_o a_o timorous_a fearfulness_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n to_o 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supper_n luke_n 14.24_o none_o of_o those_o man_n which_o be_v bid_v shall_v taste_v of_o my_o supper_n why_o because_o they_o come_v not_o when_o they_o be_v invite_v and_o if_o we_o refuse_v to_o come_v when_o the_o lord_n call_v who_o know_v whether_o he_o will_v give_v we_o life_n until_o the_o next_o invitation_n let_v we_o therefore_o take_v the_o lord_n offer_n while_o it_o be_v to_o day_n lest_o we_o be_v cut_v off_o before_o the_o morrow_n the_o next_o motive_n be_v take_v from_o the_o consequent_n and_o that_o 1_o of_o not_o receive_v if_o we_o receive_v not_o we_o offer_v a_o twofold_a injury_n the_o one_o to_o christ_n the_o other_o to_o ourselves_o to_o christ_n 2_o way_n 1_o in_o contemn_v his_o ordinance_n who_o command_v his_o disciple_n to_o receive_v it_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o and_o in_o they_o us._n 2_o in_o neglect_v his_o love_n towards_o we_o who_o as_o a_o father_n on_o his_o deathbed_n in_o the_o night_n that_o he_o be_v betray_v bequeath_v this_o seal_n and_o pledge_v of_o his_o love_n unto_o we_o which_o therefore_o ought_v to_o be_v right_o dear_a unto_o we_o and_o at_o no_o time_n neglect_v when_o it_o be_v offer_v again_o if_o we_o receive_v not_o we_o injure_v ourselves_o and_o that_o also_o 2_o way_n 1_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o name_n and_o profession_n for_o if_o we_o come_v not_o when_o other_o do_v we_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o the_o censure_n of_o they_o show_v that_o we_o be_v at_o least_o neglecter_n if_o not_o contemner_n of_o god_n ordinance_n who_o will_v have_v all_o to_o come_v to_o it_o matt._n 26.27_o yea_o that_o we_o have_v not_o the_o life_n of_o a_o christian_a in_o we_o for_o whosoever_o eat_v not_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n have_v no_o life_n in_o he_o joh._n 6.53.2_o we_o injure_v ourselves_o from_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o for_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n if_o due_o consider_v can_v but_o be_v a_o great_a comfort_n unto_o we_o which_o we_o put_v from_o we_o as_o often_o as_o we_o omit_v the_o lord_n supper_n and_o thus_o much_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o the_o devil_n will_v be_v ready_a to_o take_v the_o least_o occasion_n to_o suggest_v other_o meditation_n unto_o we_o and_o what_o a_o miserable_a thing_n be_v it_o for_o we_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o our_o own_o pleasure_n or_o such_o like_a when_o other_o with_o who_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o be_v present_a be_v reverent_o gather_v together_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o their_o own_o soul_n to_o feed_v at_o the_o lord_n table_n if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o be_v then_o exercise_v in_o other_o good_a duty_n as_o read_v the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o such_o like_a we_o must_v know_v that_o such_o duty_n good_a in_o themselves_o be_v not_o acceptable_a to_o god_n at_o such_o time_n and_o who_o know_v see_v that_o herein_o we_o neglect_v the_o lord_n ordinance_n how_o far_o he_o will_v give_v the_o devil_n leave_v to_o tempt_v we_o and_o draw_v we_o away_o even_o 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special_a benefit_n which_o we_o receive_v by_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v in_o regard_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o this_o again_o respect_v either_o ourselves_o and_o other_o or_o else_o ourselves_o alone_o the_o first_o be_v a_o testify_a of_o our_o faith_n unto_o other_o for_o hereby_o we_o both_o show_n unto_o other_o the_o faith_n which_o we_o profess_v and_o also_o by_o our_o example_n stir_v they_o up_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o same_o duty_n in_o this_o respect_n therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v often_o receive_v in_o the_o second_o respect_n it_o be_v a_o confirmation_n &_o increase_n of_o that_o faith_n which_o we_o have_v in_o we_o
want_n of_o the_o wedding_n garment_n wherefore_o let_v the_o danger_n hereof_o move_v we_o to_o a_o careful_a preparation_n before_o we_o presume_v to_o come_v unto_o the_o lord_n table_n but_o some_o may_v say_v i_o persuade_v myself_o that_o i_o can_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v worthy_a to_o receive_v this_o sacrament_n and_o how_o then_o can_v i_o receive_v worthy_o it_o be_v true_a if_o we_o true_o consider_v our_o own_o unworthines_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o sacrament_n we_o can_v by_o any_o mean_n become_v worthy_a thereof_o but_o this_o must_v be_v our_o comfort_n that_o he_o be_v true_o worthy_a who_o god_n in_o mercy_n acccept_v as_o worthy_a and_o so_o he_o will_v we_o if_o we_o come_v unto_o he_o in_o humility_n &_o reverence_n let_v we_o therefore_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n rule_v first_o try_v &_o examine_v ourselves_o and_o then_o eat_v of_o this_o supper_n which_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_a do_v we_o ought_v in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o preparation_n chap._n v._o concern_v examination_n in_o general_n for_o our_o better_a performance_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o preparation_n we_o must_v be_v careful_a to_o set_v aside_o a_o convenient_a time_n before_o the_o communion_n wherein_o lay_v aside_o all_o other_o impediment_n we_o ought_v serious_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o three_o duty_n 1._o a_o diligent_a examination_n of_o our_o fitness_n and_o worthiness_n to_o receive_v 2._o a_o comfortable_a premeditation_n of_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o be_v to_o receive_v 3._o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o our_o endeavour_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v accept_v to_o receive_v those_o benefit_n in_o our_o examination_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v 1_o to_o who_o this_o duty_n belong_v 2_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v the_o first_o we_o learn_v from_o saint_n paul_n 1._o cor._n 11._o who_o bid_v every_o man_n to_o try_v and_o examine_v himself_o so_o that_o 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in_o iniquity_n that_o we_o can_v behave_v ourselves_o so_o smooth_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o outward_a show_v that_o other_o shall_v find_v no_o fault_n in_o we_o at_o all_o though_o notwithstanding_o our_o conscience_n do_v all_o the_o while_n accuse_v we_o of_o some_o sin_n lurk_v within_o we_o wherefore_o we_o be_v command_v also_o to_o try_v &_o examine_v every_o man_n himself_o in_o particular_a this_o examination_n must_v be_v twofold_a 1._o general_n 2_o particular_a in_o the_o first_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o in_o these_o two_o thing_n 1_o whether_o we_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o the_o faithful_a or_o not_o which_o be_v very_o needful_a to_o be_v consider_v otherwise_o we_o partake_v in_o vain_a for_o as_o our_o body_n can_v receive_v no_o nourish_a and_o strengthen_v from_o the_o food_n which_o we_o daily_o receive_v unless_o they_o have_v some_o life_n in_o they_o before_o so_o neither_o can_v our_o soul_n if_o they_o be_v void_a of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n receive_v any_o comfort_n by_o this_o spiritual_a food_n in_o the_o lord_n supper_n which_o do_v continue_v and_o increase_v life_n where_o it_o find_v it_o but_o work_v none_o where_o there_o be_v none_o before_o let_v we_o therefore_o in_o the_o first_o place_n diligent_o try_v whether_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o or_o not_o of_o which_o we_o shall_v the_o more_o full_o assure_v ourselves_o if_o we_o can_v find_v this_o persuasion_n in_o we_o that_o we_o as_o our_o forefather_n be_v be_v stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n here_o heb._n 11.13_o look_v for_o a_o city_n as_o abraham_n do_v which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n and_o maker_n be_v god_n and_o that_o we_o be_v make_v free_a from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o son_n of_o god_n christ_n jesus_n joh._n 8.36_o and_o so_o with_o david_n put_v our_o whole_a trust_n and_o rely_v only_o on_o his_o mercy_n psal_n 52.9_o 2._o we_o be_v to_o make_v trial_n of_o our_o readiness_n whether_o we_o be_v willing_a and_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o partake_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n or_o no._n a_o willing_a mind_n god_n require_v of_o those_o which_o offer_v any_o thing_n for_o the_o build_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n as_o it_o be_v exod._n 25.2_o and_o of_o those_o which_o offer_v he_o any_o burn_a offering_n levit._fw-la 19.5_o if_o so_o in_o these_o which_o be_v but_o shadow_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v much_o more_o do_v he_o expect_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o duty_n which_o be_v the_o substance_n itself_o neither_o yet_o let_v we_o here_o deceive_v ourselves_o think_v that_o a_o bare_a consent_n or_o willing_a mind_n be_v sufficient_a it_o be_v a_o hungry_a desire_n and_o appetite_n as_o well_o as_o a_o willingness_n to_o receive_v meat_n offer_v yea_o that_o especial_o which_o testify_v a_o good_a disposition_n in_o the_o stomach_n &_o god_n require_v in_o all_o his_o service_n therefore_o in_o this_o also_o that_o we_o serve_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n deut._n 10.12_o and_o bless_v be_v they_o which_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v fill_v mat._n 5.6_o for_o want_n of_o this_o desire_v it_o be_v that_o many_o when_o they_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n be_v never_o the_o better_a because_o god_n as_o he_o invit_v so_o he_o feed_v none_o but_o those_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n isai_n 55.1_o let_v we_o therefore_o try_v &_o examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o can_v say_v with_o david_n psal_n 42.1_o like_a as_o the_o hart_n desire_v the_o water_n brook_n so_o long_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n my_o soul_n be_v a_o thirst_n for_o god_n yea_o even_o for_o the_o live_a god_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v to_o appear_v before_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n if_o we_o can_v find_v this_o desire_n in_o we_o then_o happy_a be_v we_o if_o not_o let_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n and_o beseech_v he_o to_o work_n &_o stir_v up_o in_o we_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n that_o so_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o some_o measure_n of_o this_o thirst_n and_o from_o that_o go_v on_o far_o to_o a_o particular_a examination_n of_o our_o fitness_n to_o receive_v chap._n vi_o the_o examination_n of_o our_o knowledge_n in_o our_o particular_a examination_n because_o we_o be_v dull_a &_o ignorant_a in_o matter_n that_o concern_v our_o salvation_n and_o also_o have_v and_o do_v often_o offend_v both_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n all_o which_o be_v hindrance_n to_o the_o due_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o in_o those_o particular_n which_o concern_v both_o our_o information_n in_o matter_n which_o we_o shall_v understand_v &_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o those_o who_o we_o have_v offend_v that_o which_o concern_v our_o information_n be_v a_o good_a and_o wholesome_a knowledge_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o god_n have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o which_o be_v so_o necessary_a that_o it_o be_v the_o very_a ground_n of_o all_o our_o service_n of_o god_n for_o how_o can_v we_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n aright_o if_o we_o know_v it_o not_o sure_o that_o the_o soul_n be_v without_o knowledge_n it_o be_v not_o good_a say_v solomon_n prov._n 19.2_o and_o therefore_o god_n will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n 1._o tim._n 2.6_o without_o which_o we_o can_v reapen_v no_o comfort_n unto_o ourselves_o in_o any_o thing_n that_o we_o do_v but_o be_v as_o dead_a man_n for_o this_o and_o this_o only_a be_v life_n eternal_a that_o we_o know_v god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n who_o he_o have_v send_v joh._n 17.3_o so_o that_o without_o it_o there_o be_v no_o life_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n himself_o complain_v hos_n 4.6_o my_o