come_v any_o thing_n near_o the_o number_n of_o they_o now_o what_o obedience_n be_v it_o that_o we_o shall_v yield_v unto_o thou_o how_o shall_v we_o guess_v to_o do_v that_o which_o may_v please_v thou_o who_o be_v able_a to_o sound_v the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o thought_n and_o who_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o understand_v that_o which_o thou_o will_v have_v i_o therefore_o beseech_v thou_o only_o that_o thy_o will_n be_v do_v for_o lâ—…h_o thou_o be_v altogether_o good_a thou_o will_v nothing_o but_o good_a thing_n and_o for_o thou_o both_o to_o do_v and_o to_o will_v be_v all_o one_o and_o in_o make_v this_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o we_o whole_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o thou_o who_o never_o fayle_v to_o will_v we_o well_o and_o to_o perform_v the_o fame_n also_o for_o whatsoever_o o_o lord_n thou_o have_v will_v waâ—_n do_v and_o from_o this_o thy_o will_n as_o from_o a_o lively_a and_o pleasant_a spring_n head_n be_v derive_v all_o the_o benefit_n wherewith_o the_o whole_a face_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v cover_v and_o wherewith_o all_o the_o heaven_n be_v beautify_v continue_v thou_o the_o same_o towards_o we_o and_o see_v thy_o love_n be_v as_o a_o fire_n that_o increase_v according_a as_o it_o find_v matter_n to_o burn_v let_v it_o increase_v and_o enlarge_v itself_o in_o do_v good_a unto_o we_o unto_o we_o i_o say_v poor_a miserable_a wretch_n in_o who_o weakness_n misery_n and_o infirmity_n it_o shall_v find_v itself_o matter_n enough_o to_o exercise_v and_o work_v upon_o when_o i_o pray_v thou_o o_o lord_n that_o thy_o will_n be_v do_v my_o meaning_n be_v to_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thou_o will_v eftsoon_o root_v out_o of_o my_o heart_n all_o these_o worldly_a desire_n and_o will_n which_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n can_v not_o have_v any_o fellow-feeling_n and_o agreement_n with_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n neither_o geve_v thou_o i_o the_o bridle_n to_o live_v as_o i_o lust_n and_o see_v that_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n and_o honour_v i_o with_o this_o title_n let_v i_o never_o be_v bondslave_n unto_o my_o affection_n but_o keep_v i_o under_o the_o rod_n of_o thy_o law_n &_o under_o the_o tutorship_n of_o thy_o 〈…〉_o dement_n to_o the_o end_n that_o my_o 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d many_o as_o have_v swoâ—…se_n to_o 〈…〉_o â—…ing_v frame_v to_o serve_v and_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o worthy_o may_v also_o be_v reâ—dy_n &_o â—…erfull_a in_o the_o ministry_n of_o thy_o â—eâ—…ce_n so_o long_o as_o we_o shall_v abide_v here_o below_o in_o this_o mortal_a world_n as_o thy_o angel_n and_o other_o most_o bless_a soul_n be_v in_o that_o heavenly_a habitation_n and_o so_o thy_o will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o see_v it_o be_v thy_o will_n that_o our_o frail_a and_o mortal_a body_n do_v daily_o decay_v and_o have_v need_v to_o be_v repare_v and_o strengthen_v by_o some_o new_a nourishment_n that_o we_o may_v have_v continual_o recourse_n unto_o thou_o geve_v we_o my_o god_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o geve_v we_o therewith_o the_o grace_n so_o to_o use_v it_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o benefit_n which_o thou_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o that_o we_o in_o some_o measure_n nourish_v and_o maintain_v our_o body_n grieve_v not_o nor_o vex_v not_o our_o soul_n make_v they_o thereby_o less_o able_a to_o come_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n and_o in_o use_v thy_o liberal_a deal_n with_o thanksgeve_a we_o tie_v not_o for_o all_o that_o our_o affection_n unto_o earthly_a and_o worldly_a thing_n but_o make_v we_o so_o to_o pass_v through_o these_o temporal_a benefit_n as_o we_o lose_v not_o for_o the_o get_n of_o they_o the_o eternal_a blessing_n let_v not_o the_o taste_n of_o earthly_a bread_n wherewith_o we_o feed_v our_o body_n make_v we_o forget_v our_o heavenly_a bread_n that_o bread_n of_o life_n that_o eternal_a bread_n which_o nourish_v &_o strengthen_v our_o soul_n keep_v they_o from_o death_n fill_v our_o mouth_n with_o the_o deity_n and_o make_v we_o the_o temple_n of_o our_o god_n to_o receive_v he_o into_o our_o body_n and_o to_o be_v make_v member_n of_o his_o member_n grant_v we_o my_o god_n that_o by_o this_o bread_n or_o rather_o by_o this_o flesh_n we_o may_v be_v incorporate_v into_o our_o redeemer_n and_o as_o he_o in_o take_v and_o put_v on_o of_o our_o flesh_n be_v partaker_n of_o our_o death_n even_o so_o we_o take_v and_o put_v on_o of_o his_o flesh_n may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o immortality_n and_o see_v we_o have_v my_o god_n be_v make_v vessel_n and_o receptacle_n of_o his_o deity_n wash_v we_o and_o make_v we_o clean_o to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o come_v to_o dwell_v in_o we_o thou_o may_v find_v nothing_o there_o to_o geve_v thou_o occasion_n to_o depart_v from_o we_o and_o to_o make_v we_o void_a of_o thy_o grace_n and_o of_o our_o salvation_n now_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o we_o to_o be_v make_v clean_o without_o thou_o forgeve_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o remit_v our_o debt_n for_o we_o have_v be_v bondslave_n both_o unto_o sin_n and_o unto_o death_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o claim_v to_o be_v we_o it_o belong_v unto_o he_o neither_o have_v we_o any_o thing_n either_o to_o pay_v our_o ransom_n or_o yet_o to_o discharge_v our_o debt_n and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n it_o be_v thou_o that_o must_v do_v it_o thou_o have_v once_o for_o all_o redeem_v we_o and_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n but_o yet_o notwithstanding_o we_o daily_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o enemy_n we_o daily_o commit_v a_o thousand_o sin_n which_o make_v we_o bond_n unto_o sin_n cease_v not_o for_o all_o this_o my_o god_n to_o open_v unto_o we_o this_o treasure_n from_o which_o we_o may_v take_v the_o price_n of_o our_o liberty_n be_v thou_o o_o lord_n more_o strong_a &_o stout_a in_o pardon_v of_o we_o than_o we_o be_v in_o offend_v of_o thou_o let_v thy_o merciful_a hand_n stretch_v itself_o out_o continual_o unto_o we_o for_o sin_n cleave_v fast_o unto_o the_o marrow_n of_o our_o bone_n and_o grow_v and_o wax_v old_a in_o we_o which_o make_v we_o when_o we_o be_v old_a to_o be_v after_o a_o sort_n more_o filthy_a &_o infectious_a be_v it_o not_o that_o thou_o continual_o apply_v unto_o our_o misery_n the_o merit_n and_o worthiness_n of_o thy_o holy_a passion_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o in_o some_o measure_n launch_v &_o wound_v our_o conscience_n thou_o may_v strengthen_v and_o heal_v our_o wound_n and_o rub_v out_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o thy_o mercy_n the_o scar_n that_o may_v of_o they_o remain_v otherwise_o o_o lord_n i_o shall_v be_v afeard_a that_o thou_o in_o cast_v thy_o eye_n ordinary_o upon_o we_o will_v in_o the_o end_n be_v so_o angry_a and_o grieve_a as_o that_o thou_o will_v come_v very_o fast_o upon_o we_o to_o be_v revenge_v of_o the_o wickedness_n which_o we_o ourselves_o have_v commit_v forgeve_v we_o therefore_o our_o offence_n that_o be_v to_o say_v our_o sin_n which_o we_o commit_v all_o the_o time_n of_o our_o life_n and_o forgeve_v we_o o_o heavenly_a father_n as_o we_o from_o our_o very_a heart_n forgeve_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o us._n cause_v we_o continual_o to_o set_v before_o we_o this_o love_n by_o which_o thou_o have_v not_o only_o take_v upon_o thou_o to_o pay_v our_o debt_n but_o the_o punishment_n for_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v judge_v what_o a_o unreasonable_a thing_n it_o shall_v be_v for_o we_o to_o look_v to_o have_v any_o favour_n at_o thy_o hand_n who_o will_v not_o agree_v with_o our_o neighbour_n consider_v there_o be_v no_o comparison_n between_o the_o offence_n which_o we_o commit_v against_o thou_o and_o the_o offence_n wherewith_o they_o offend_v us._n pluck_v clean_o out_o of_o our_o heart_n all_o pride_n &_o malice_n for_o their_o sake_n for_o who_o aid_n and_o succour_v thou_o cause_v we_o to_o be_v bear_v geve_v we_o gentle_a and_o meek_a spirit_n which_o may_v keep_v we_o in_o unity_n and_o brotherly_a love_n by_o patient_o &_o meek_o bear_v the_o infirmity_n one_o of_o another_o for_o we_o right_o well_o know_v my_o god_n how_o easy_o we_o slip_v yea_o how_o easy_o we_o stumble_v and_o fall_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thiâ—_n slippery_a and_o irksome_a life_n we_o have_v too_o too_o little_a force_n and_o strength_n continual_o to_o keep_v our_o foot_n and_o to_o resist_v the_o wind_n which_o drive_v we_o forward_o into_o the_o steep_a breake-neck_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o iniquity_n and_o therefore_o we_o pray_v most_o earnest_o unto_o thou_o not_o to_o lead_v we_o into_o tentation_n and_o to_o keep_v far_o from_o we_o all_o occasion_n which_o may_v any_o way_n cause_v we_o to_o offend_v thou_o and_o to_o arm_v we_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n against_o all_o those_o
which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o dim_n of_o thy_o sight_n &_o unto_o the_o other_o go_v thou_o and_o dry_v up_o the_o catarrh_n which_o be_v the_o occasion_n of_o thy_o deafness_n and_o then_o thou_o that_o be_v blindish_a shall_v see_v our_o excellent_a painting_n and_o thou_o that_o be_v deaffish_a shall_v hear_v our_o delicate_a and_o pleasant_a song_n for_o as_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o sense_n can_v be_v well_o taste_v nor_o relish_v but_o by_o such_o as_o have_v whole_a and_o sound_a body_n no_o more_o can_v the_o contentation_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o mind_n wherein_o rest_v our_o chief_a felicity_n be_v perceive_v by_o any_o but_o by_o such_o as_o have_v cleanse_v their_o soul_n of_o all_o sinful_a and_o corrupt_a lust_n which_o as_o filthy_a botch_n and_o blain_n extinguish_v the_o vital_a spirit_n in_o that_o part_n of_o the_o body_n wherein_o they_o be_v engender_v here_o than_o you_o see_v what_o you_o must_v do_v if_o you_o determine_v to_o make_v yourselves_o capable_a to_o taste_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o everlasting_a happiness_n i_o right_o well_o know_v that_o you_o be_v so_o bring_v up_o even_o from_o your_o youth_n in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o your_o sense_n and_o make_v so_o much_o of_o they_o as_o that_o you_o be_v afeard_a you_o shall_v lose_v they_o without_o i_o leave_v this_o as_o a_o pawn_n unto_o you_o which_o will_v bring_v unto_o you_o far_o more_o infinite_a great_a pleasure_n and_o wherewith_o i_o will_v feast_v you_o and_o quick_o show_v it_o you_o but_o who_o be_v able_a to_o make_v man_n that_o be_v no_o better_a than_o dust_n and_o ash_n to_o see_v the_o estate_n and_o disposition_n of_o a_o pure_a and_o innocent_a soul_n who_o action_n be_v perfect_o bless_v and_o altogether_o heavenly_a wherein_o consist_v this_o most_o excellent_a contentation_n in_o very_a deed_n you_o press_v i_o too_o too_o sore_o and_o crave_v at_o my_o hand_n more_o than_o i_o be_o able_a to_o do_v but_o because_o i_o be_o loath_a to_o discourage_v you_o and_o make_v you_o mal-content_a i_o will_v do_v for_o you_o whatsoever_o i_o be_o able_a and_o i_o will_v deal_v with_o you_o as_o the_o carrier_n about_o of_o monster_n do_v for_o they_o set_v up_o their_o picture_n at_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o street_n and_o hang_v out_o the_o portraiture_n of_o they_o at_o their_o own_o lodging_n and_o when_o the_o people_n have_v pay_v their_o money_n at_o the_o come_n in_o of_o the_o gate_n than_o they_o show_v they_o their_o natural_a and_o lively_a body_n now_o the_o sight_n which_o i_o invite_v you_o to_o see_v be_v this_o wisdom_n which_o we_o may_v right_o say_v to_o be_v the_o very_a truth_n and_o knowledge_n of_o all_o thing_n but_o especial_o of_o heavenly_a thing_n which_o be_v full_a of_o unspeakable_a clearness_n brightness_n and_o splendure_n and_o which_o also_o if_o we_o may_v behold_v face_n to_o face_n and_o in_o her_o natural_a excellency_n will_v ravish_v we_o with_o her_o love_n and_o cause_v we_o hate_v these_o base_a and_o earthly_a thing_n with_o the_o love_n of_o which_o we_o be_v so_o far_o sot_v even_o to_o our_o very_a destruction_n i_o will_v here_o hang_v up_o as_o it_o be_v upon_o the_o beat_a high_a way_n picture_n and_o image_n so_o that_o if_o you_o be_v dispose_v to_o go_v right_o on_o to_o the_o gate_n you_o shall_v see_v both_o the_o image_n and_o the_o embosting_a of_o they_o which_o be_v without_o all_o doubt_n most_o marvelous_a and_o when_o you_o have_v pay_v your_o custom_n and_o pass_v the_o border_n and_o limit_n of_o this_o life_n you_o shall_v see_v that_o which_o no_o tongue_n be_v able_a to_o utter_v nor_o ear_n able_a to_o hear_v but_o to_o make_v you_o acknowledge_v at_o length_n what_o this_o be_v and_o plain_o to_o prick_v out_o unto_o you_o some_o draught_n hereof_o i_o beseech_v you_o consider_v even_o of_o the_o thing_n which_o you_o so_o wonder_v at_o here_o in_o this_o world_n and_o so_o greedy_o and_o eager_o labour_v for_o and_o hunt_v after_o and_o you_o shall_v find_v that_o if_o you_o go_v only_a step_n by_o step_n on_o they_o and_o follow_v still_o your_o way_n that_o they_o will_v at_o last_o bring_v you_o unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o which_o you_o at_o this_o day_n desire_n but_o because_o that_o in_o stead_n of_o go_v on_o they_o you_o settle_v yourselves_o and_o sit_v fast_o down_o upon_o they_o you_o yourselves_o become_v most_o vile_a and_o filthy_a by_o they_o now_o let_v we_o see_v a_o little_a why_o you_o thus_o satisfy_v your_o sense_n and_o from_o whence_o this_o pleasure_n and_o tickle_a delight_n spring_v wherein_o you_o establish_v the_o seat_n of_o your_o worldly_a felicity_n come_n this_o from_o the_o object_n of_o natural_a thing_n that_o be_v grow_v unto_o perfection_n be_v these_o the_o well_o mingle_v sort_v and_o settle_a colour_n and_o the_o exact_o observe_v proportion_n and_o dimension_n which_o thus_o please_v the_o eye_n what_o other_o thing_n admire_v you_o in_o a_o meadow_n ennamele_v with_o a_o thousand_o goodly_a and_o odoriferous_a flower_n and_o so_o rich_o in_o diverse_a place_n with_o sundry_a colour_n bedeck_v what_o other_o thing_n admire_v you_o in_o the_o stately_a building_n of_o king_n in_o their_o bracelet_n chain_n and_o other_o jewel_n and_o in_o the_o table_n of_o most_o excellent_a picture_n but_o only_o this_o curious_a observation_n yea_o what_o other_o estimation_n make_v you_o of_o the_o most_o fair_a sweet_a face_n of_o woman_n with_o who_o you_o effeminate_o burn_v in_o love_n but_o a_o equal_a proportion_n and_o exact_a diligence_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o conformity_n and_o assembly_n of_o many_o thing_n differ_v one_o from_o another_o what_o other_o thing_n be_v the_o sweetness_n of_o one_o especial_a voice_n of_o a_o man_n or_o the_o melody_n of_o many_o together_o in_o consort_n but_o a_o just_a and_o orderly_a continuation_n of_o they_o all_o together_o or_o sudden_a motion_n of_o many_o voice_n according_a to_o a_o natural_a rule_n and_o proportion_n of_o the_o same_o and_o what_o other_o thing_n be_v the_o most_o pleasant_a and_o sweet_a savour_n that_o a_o man_n can_v possible_o smell_v but_o a_o certain_a temperature_n both_o of_o heat_n and_o moisture_n and_o a_o certain_a quality_n imprint_v in_o a_o body_n by_o the_o sudden_a motion_n of_o one_o or_o many_o cause_n neither_o be_v any_o thing_n sweet_a and_o pleasant_a in_o the_o most_o delicate_a meat_n and_o savoure_n but_o a_o certain_a measure_n of_o well_o mix_v licoure_v neither_o do_v the_o touch_v of_o they_o bring_v or_o yield_v any_o other_o pleasure_n but_o a_o certain_a equality_n and_o length_n which_o we_o find_v in_o natural_a body_n now_o mark_v then_o all_o the_o pleasure_n which_o your_o sense_n can_v possible_o receive_v you_o consume_v the_o whole_a time_n of_o your_o life_n only_o about_o they_o for_o for_o they_o alone_o you_o weary_a your_o body_n with_o continual_a toil_a &_o moil_a and_o for_o they_o alone_o you_o strive_v against_o the_o wind_n and_o cross_v the_o sea_n if_o then_o you_o find_v that_o all_o these_o particular_a thing_n do_v possess_v your_o mind_n by_o a_o certain_a vain_a show_n of_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n what_o will_v you_o then_o say_v when_o as_o you_o shall_v consider_v of_o they_o all_o at_o once_o and_o at_o one_o view_n even_o from_o their_o first_o beginning_n unto_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o their_o perfection_n shall_v you_o not_o see_v the_o self_n and_o the_o same_o difference_n between_o they_o that_o be_v between_o one_o stone_n alone_o and_o a_o whole_a proud_a and_o costly_a palace_n and_o between_o one_o voice_n and_o a_o complete_a and_o full_a noise_n of_o music_n and_o between_o one_o finger_n and_o the_o whole_a body_n what_o matter_n can_v you_o make_v of_o all_o these_o particular_a thing_n especial_o of_o these_o earthly_a thing_n when_o as_o in_o lift_v up_o your_o eye_n towards_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n you_o behold_v the_o world_n from_o the_o high_a part_n of_o heaven_n to_o the_o low_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n even_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o same_o unto_o the_o end_n thereof_o and_o consider_v how_o many_o wonderful_a thing_n be_v depaint_v and_o set_v forth_o on_o every_o side_n if_o so_o be_v then_o we_o have_v do_v it_o to_o feed_v and_o satisfy_v our_o sense_n only_o with_o the_o communicate_v of_o these_o beautiful_a and_o excellent_a thing_n it_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o we_o have_v do_v it_o at_o the_o least_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o whole_a workmanship_n and_o frame_n of_o the_o same_o the_o elegancy_n whereof_o consist_v in_o the_o accordance_n and_o assembly_n of_o all_o the_o other_o particular_a beauty_n &_o ornament_n thereof_o but_o our_o soul_n which_o lanch_v and_o stretch_v forth_o her_o desire_n and_o wish_n far_o
above_o the_o reach_n of_o our_o sense_n without_o we_o will_v violent_o captivate_v choke_v and_o strangle_v she_o have_v no_o desire_n to_o stay_v here_o for_o she_o find_v nothing_o here_o which_o can_v any_o way_n retain_v or_o yet_o contain_v she_o but_o she_o be_v more_o honourable_a than_o so_o for_o she_o embrace_v heaven_n and_o earth_n compass_v all_o the_o whole_a world_n pierce_v the_o bottomless_a depth_n know_v all_o thing_n and_o bestir_v and_o manage_v herself_o and_o be_v so_o glorious_a as_o that_o if_o we_o conserve_v she_o in_o her_o natural_a excellency_n all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n in_o respect_n of_o she_o will_v seem_v to_o be_v most_o filthy_a and_o ugly_a after_o she_o have_v behold_v herself_o and_o exercise_v herself_o about_o the_o search_v out_o of_o cause_n and_o science_n find_v nothing_o in_o all_o this_o no_o not_o any_o thing_n in_o herself_o that_o like_v her_o self_n and_o rest_v herself_o in_o a_o desire_n which_o she_o have_v to_o learn_v she_o be_v enforce_v to_o lift_v up_o herself_o far_o above_o the_o world_n yea_o and_o far_o above_o herself_o and_o suffer_v herself_o to_o be_v guide_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o workmaster_n and_o there_o she_o see_v all_o at_o once_o all_o sort_n of_o beauty_n and_o perfection_n abut_a and_o assemble_v themselves_o even_o from_o their_o very_a first_o original_n and_o by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o they_o appear_v most_o excellent_a and_o wonderful_a by_o how_o much_o the_o near_o they_o come_v from_o thence_o from_o whence_o they_o first_o come_v altogether_o like_a unto_o the_o sun_n beam_n which_o the_o near_o they_o be_v the_o body_n from_o whence_o they_o shoot_v and_o spread_v themselves_o the_o great_a the_o pure_a and_o the_o bright_a they_o do_v appear_v i_o use_v especial_o in_o this_o behalf_n this_o comparison_n because_o that_o of_o all_o thing_n which_o we_o know_v here_o below_o nothing_o more_o proportionable_o agreee_v with_o our_o soul_n than_o our_o sight_n which_o be_v the_o most_o noble_a lively_a &_o quick_a action_n of_o all_o our_o sense_n nor_o nothing_o more_o proportionable_a unto_o god_n than_o the_o light_n which_o be_v the_o most_o pure_a and_o most_o excellent_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o ancient_a wise_a man_n have_v say_v that_o the_o light_n be_v god_n body_n and_o the_o truth_n his_o soul_n represent_v show_v and_o give_v we_o a_o taste_n as_o it_o be_v hereby_o of_o one_o of_o the_o great_a secret_n of_o the_o godhead_n we_o must_v therefore_o open_a and_o unseele_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v pierce_v into_o this_o heavenly_a light_n even_o unto_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o everlasting_a truth_n if_o we_o will_v never_o so_o little_a help_n ourselves_o and_o lift_v up_o our_o soul_n that_o she_o may_v ascend_v by_o those_o step_n which_o offer_v themselves_o unto_o she_o and_o hoist_v up_o her_o sail_n on_o high_a what_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n may_v she_o not_o hope_v for_o but_o wish_v not_o wish_v for_o but_o say_v not_o say_v but_o think_v which_o we_o enjoy_v not_o in_o full_a measure_n yea_o such_o pleasure_n as_o that_o we_o shall_v feel_v increase_n and_o redouble_v in_o we_o until_o the_o time_n that_o be_v ascend_v unto_o the_o feast_n we_o shall_v be_v join_v unto_o that_o first_o and_o most_o high_a light_n so_o as_o we_o then_o be_v compass_v with_o brightness_n and_o ravish_v with_o the_o sight_n of_o this_o wonderful_a beauty_n shall_v feel_v the_o pleasure_n most_o infinite_o to_o be_v increase_v &_o be_v fill_v with_o incomparable_a joy_n &_o to_o make_v we_o general_o scorn_v these_o fleet_a &_o perish_v delight_n all_o these_o fade_a &_o changeable_a sweet_a pleasure_n which_o occupy_v our_o mind_n here_o below_o and_o none_o otherwise_o to_o be_v desire_v then_o as_o a_o small_a spark_n of_o beauty_n spread_v over_o we_o like_o a_o scarf_n then_o shall_v we_o enter_v into_o the_o shop_n where_o all_o these_o rare_a and_o strange_a work_n be_v cast_v in_o a_o mould_n where_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o see_v the_o pattern_n of_o they_o and_o not_o only_o handle_v the_o tool_n and_o instrument_n but_o shall_v also_o see_v and_o familiar_o know_v the_o very_a workemaster_n of_o they_o who_o will_v not_o only_o show_v unto_o we_o his_o workmanship_n nor_o descifer_n only_o unto_o we_o his_o purpose_n but_o will_v also_o teach_v we_o his_o art_n and_o science_n and_o make_v we_o all_o perfect_a and_o godly_a according_a to_o himself_o there_o shall_v we_o see_v the_o beam_n of_o this_o deity_n spread_v all_o over_o and_o reunite_v itself_o unto_o this_o body_n of_o light_n whereunto_o when_o we_o shall_v see_v ourselves_o conjoin_v in_o thought_n we_o shall_v then_o perceive_v at_o once_o all_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n which_o particular_o and_o separable_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v able_a to_o be_v furnish_v with_o matter_n to_o our_o great_a contentment_n here_o than_o we_o see_v wherein_o consist_v our_o felicity_n that_o be_v to_o say_v in_o this_o undriable_a springhead_n of_o beauty_n in_o this_o deep_a sea_n of_o all_o bounty_n whereinto_o all_o the_o river_n &_o stream_n of_o the_o world_n must_v run_v that_o be_v to_o say_v into_o this_o original_a light_n unto_o who_o we_o must_v turn_v ourselves_o and_o upon_o who_o we_o must_v fast_o fix_v and_o set_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o soul_n if_o so_o be_v we_o love_v the_o eternal_a blessedness_n alas_o how_o excellent_a be_v this_o last_o sigh_n of_o the_o philosopher_n plotin_n who_o have_v now_o his_o soul_n geve_v up_o herself_o between_o his_o lip_n call_v his_o scholar_n unto_o he_o give_v they_o this_o farewell_n my_o good_a friend_n god_n grant_v you_o to_o live_v both_o now_o and_o hereafter_o in_o bliss_n for_o ever_o and_o always_o turn_v that_o godliness_n that_o be_v in_o you_o unto_o that_o ancient_a &_o principal_a deity_n o_o noble_a speech_n and_o worthy_a the_o close_n up_o of_o the_o mouth_n and_o life_n of_o a_o philosopher_n but_o what_o shall_v we_o do_v for_o the_o return_v of_o ourselves_o unto_o god_n and_o to_o approach_v reunite_v and_o become_v one_o with_o he_o shall_v we_o present_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o majesty_n in_o that_o estate_n wherein_o we_o common_o stand_v no_o sure_o for_o if_o we_o before_o such_o time_n as_o we_o lift_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o soul_n towards_o this_o clear_a and_o bright_a burn_a light_n do_v not_o wipe_v and_o cleanse_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v in_o stead_n of_o enjoy_v this_o glorious_a and_o pure_a light_n have_v that_o little_a sight_n that_o we_o have_v utter_o put_v out_o for_o as_o in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o jew_n the_o woman_n that_o offer_v herself_o unto_o the_o trial_n of_o the_o jealousy_n offer_v receive_v no_o hurt_n by_o the_o bitter_a &_o curse_a water_n if_o she_o be_v chaste_a and_o sound_a but_o be_v quit_v and_o free_a from_o all_o blame_n &_o suspicion_n and_o contrariwise_o if_o she_o have_v break_v her_o marriage_n promise_n &_o faith_n remain_v infect_v and_o so_o rot_v and_o burst_v in_o sunder_o even_o so_o also_o those_o man_n who_o as_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n have_v marry_v his_o only_a son_n if_o they_o offer_v themselves_o pollute_v and_o defile_v to_o touch_v the_o holy_a fire_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v rather_o blind_v then_o enlighten_v yea_o rather_o consume_v then_o warm_v and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o god_n when_o as_o he_o have_v compassion_n of_o our_o ruin_n &_o fall_v be_v willing_a for_o our_o salvation_n to_o disclose_v unto_o the_o world_n this_o light_n of_o wisdom_n he_o send_v his_o herald_n before_o to_o wash_v &_o make_v clean_o the_o soul_n of_o all_o such_o as_o he_o will_v have_v behold_v the_o brightness_n of_o his_o glory_n we_o hear_v every_o where_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o holy_a voice_n of_o this_o prophet_n cry_v make_v straight_o &_o plainâ—_n the_o way_n of_o the_o live_a god_n repent_v and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n worthy_a of_o repentance_n for_o he_o will_v come_v with_o his_o fan_n in_o his_o hand_n to_o winnow_v the_o corn_n from_o the_o chaff_n lay_v up_o the_o corn_n by_o itself_o and_o cast_v the_o chaff_n into_o everlasting_a fire_n see_v then_o that_o we_o desire_v this_o great_a felicity_n and_o that_o before_o we_o present_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o we_o must_v cleanse_v our_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o make_v they_o capable_a to_o conceive_v of_o heavenly_a thing_n let_v we_o see_v what_o remedy_n we_o have_v for_o that_o purpose_n howbeit_o let_v we_o somewhat_o a_o little_a before_o consider_v how_o and_o in_o what_o sort_n we_o have_v so_o defile_v ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v thereby_o the_o more_o easy_o find_v out_o the_o meet_a mean_n to_o
valour_n but_o my_o desire_n be_v to_o follow_v the_o discipline_n of_o those_o who_o life_n and_o conversation_n i_o will_v glad_o follow_v philo_z the_o jew_n speak_v of_o the_o religious_a man_n disperse_v throughout_o the_o desert_n of_o egypt_n and_o who_o in_o great_a perfection_n of_o life_n bestow_v their_o time_n in_o contemplation_n say_v that_o they_o lay_v up_o in_o their_o soul_n temperance_n as_o a_o good_a firm_a and_o sure_a foundation_n whereon_o they_o may_v afterward_o settle_v and_o establish_v all_o manner_n of_o virtue_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v begin_v at_o that_o end_n for_o if_o plato_n with_o some_o reason_n compare_v our_o soul_n unto_o horse_n which_o must_v be_v ride_v and_o break_v ken_n by_o a_o skilful_a rider_n for_o a_o cunning_a horseman_n will_v first_o of_o all_o be_v sure_a to_o have_v the_o bit_n in_o the_o horse_n mouth_n before_o he_o give_v he_o the_o spur_n that_o he_o may_v restrain_v he_o from_o go_v out_o of_o his_o list_n and_o thereby_o be_v able_a both_o to_o manage_v and_o turn_v he_o even_o and_o not_o suffer_v he_o to_o beat_v himself_o and_o fling_v and_o leap_v at_o all_o adventure_n we_o call_v this_o temperance_n the_o authority_n and_o power_n which_o â—eason_n ought_v to_o have_v upon_o the_o lust_n and_o violent_a affection_n which_o carry_v our_o will_n unto_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n this_o than_o must_v be_v the_o rein_fw-mi as_o it_o be_v unto_o our_o soul_n or_o rather_o serve_v we_o as_o a_o fit_a instrument_n to_o scum_n the_o boil_a desire_n which_o arise_v in_o our_o soul_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o heat_n of_o blood_n that_o they_o may_v be_v always_o join_v and_o egalled_a unto_o reason_n where_o unto_o they_o must_v be_v proportionable_a not_o regard_v nor_o yield_v themselves_o unto_o the_o sensible_a object_n which_o offer_v themselves_o unto_o they_o but_o contrariwise_o so_o to_o yield_v unto_o they_o as_o that_o they_o cause_v those_o object_n to_o serve_v they_o and_o reason_n whereof_o they_o shall_v be_v altogether_o in_o very_a deed_n make_v now_o of_o all_o the_o passion_n over_o which_o temperance_n must_v have_v a_o especial_a eye_n to_o arrange_v these_o unto_o reason_n filthy_a concupiscence_n be_v the_o most_o ordinary_a which_o ti_v we_o unto_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n make_v we_o to_o seek_v out_o in_o the_o conjunction_n ordain_v by_o god_n not_o the_o blessing_n of_o a_o long_a and_o happy_a posterity_n to_o substitute_n in_o our_o stead_n servant_n unto_o our_o creator_n but_o a_o beastly_a pleasure_n and_o infamous_a delight_n which_o blind_v our_o soul_n and_o make_v our_o spirit_n drink_v god_n have_v heap_v in_o man_n so_o many_o sundry_a perfection_n mean_v yet_o notwithstanding_o as_o it_o be_v to_o finish_v the_o same_o and_o do_v communicate_v with_o he_o that_o which_o be_v the_o most_o wonderful_a in_o all_o the_o deity_n which_o be_v the_o make_v he_o a_o creator_n like_a unto_o himself_o for_o as_o he_o create_v the_o world_n that_o his_o power_n may_v be_v see_v &_o establish_v before_o he_o his_o wisdom_n in_o his_o work_n so_o also_o will_v he_o that_o man_n shall_v beget_v another_o one_o like_a unto_o himself_o that_o he_o may_v see_v also_o himself_o in_o his_o own_o work_n and_o love_n and_o cherish_v that_o which_o come_v of_o himself_o and_o therefore_o he_o give_v he_o a_o wife_n to_o be_v a_o companion_n with_o he_o in_o this_o workmanship_n nay_o he_o do_v more_o than_o this_o for_o his_o meaning_n be_v that_o man_n who_o be_v bond_n and_o thrall_n unto_o death_n look_v that_o there_o shall_v one_o day_n one_o of_o his_o posterity_n be_v bear_v of_o a_o virgin_n who_o shall_v be_v the_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n of_o the_o world_n stir_v he_o up_o as_o it_o be_v religious_o to_o use_v a_o holy_a union_n which_o shall_v serve_v to_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o redemption_n wherefore_o as_o the_o use_n of_o this_o conjunction_n at_o this_o day_n be_v no_o more_o necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n which_o for_o we_o be_v full_o purchase_v neither_o leave_v unto_o we_o but_o as_o a_o lawful_a intemperance_n if_o so_o be_v we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o pass_v it_o yet_o let_v we_o use_v it_o at_o the_o least_o as_o a_o remedy_n of_o infirmity_n under_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n for_o the_o cool_a and_o mortify_v of_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o bud_n &_o spring_v out_o in_o us._n and_o see_v that_o the_o desire_n which_o cast_v we_o out_o of_o ourselves_o can_v drive_v we_o to_o love_n god_n as_o we_o shall_v let_v we_o yet_o at_o the_o least_o keep_v it_o within_o the_o chaste_a bosom_n of_o she_o who_o god_n have_v destine_v for_o our_o wife_n &_o companion_n and_o let_v we_o take_v great_a heed_n thâ—t_v we_o make_v not_o our_o member_n filthy_a stink_a vessel_n and_o so_o defile_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n see_v he_o vouchsafe_v to_o dwell_v in_o we_o by_o the_o impure_a deal_n with_o those_o kind_n of_o woman_n who_o in_o violate_v their_o body_n violate_v also_o therewith_o all_o manner_n of_o law_n for_o first_o they_o break_v the_o law_n of_o god_n who_o command_v chastity_n the_o law_n of_o nature_n which_o forbid_v to_o make_v that_o common_a which_o be_v bear_v for_o one_o alone_a the_o law_n of_o nation_n which_o have_v bring_v in_o marriage_n and_o the_o law_n of_o family_n unjust_o transfer_v the_o labour_n and_o travel_v of_o another_o unto_o a_o strange_a heir_n true_o from_o this_o abominable_a and_o unbrideled_a concupiscence_n come_v and_o be_v derive_v aâ—_n from_o a_o lively_a and_o pleasant_a fountain_n all_o public_a and_o particular_a calamity_n as_o it_o be_v for_o when_o this_o foolish_a love_n be_v once_o form_v in_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v nourish_v with_o belly-cheer_n and_o idleness_n begin_v there_o to_o grow_v and_o increase_v and_o have_v as_o heady_a wine_n run_v through_o our_o vein_n it_o by_o and_o by_o bring_v our_o sense_n a_o sleep_n and_o benumb_v our_o member_n bereave_v our_o reason_n and_o so_o furious_o reign_v over_o we_o carry_v we_o away_o violent_o into_o most_o furious_a purpose_n and_o practice_n do_v we_o not_o see_v at_o this_o day_n the_o mighty_a kingdom_n to_o be_v by_o it_o dig_v down_o as_o it_o be_v with_o pickaxe_n and_o empire_n to_o stumble_v and_o fall_v down_o to_o ruin_n and_o do_v we_o not_o see_v that_o it_o devour_v in_o one_o day_n the_o riches_n and_o conquest_n of_o infinite_a world_n that_o it_o open_v the_o gate_n to_o all_o injustice_n have_v it_o not_o bring_v ielowsie_n between_o brethren_n and_o quarrel_n between_o father_n and_o their_o child_n but_o the_o worst_a and_o foul_a of_o all_o the_o effect_n that_o it_o have_v wrought_v be_v the_o uncertainty_n that_o it_o bring_v into_o the_o mind_n of_o kinsman_n and_o family_n for_o in_o defile_v the_o marriage_n bed_n it_o take_v from_o the_o child_n the_o love_n of_o their_o father_n which_o can_v be_v conserve_v but_o by_o the_o good_a opinion_n that_o the_o husband_n have_v of_o the_o chastity_n of_o his_o wife_n &_o it_o break_v also_o the_o piety_n of_o the_o child_n towards_o their_o father_n which_o can_v be_v found_v but_o upon_o the_o self_n &_o same_o consideration_n now_o when_o these_o bond_n of_o affection_n &_o good_a will_n be_v lose_v among_o man_n how_o can_v they_o contain_v themselves_o within_o any_o civil_a amity_n and_o society_n how_o can_v they_o join_v &_o unite_v themselves_o together_o to_o serve_v god_n &_o obey_v his_o commandment_n this_o sin_n as_o a_o ancient_a father_n say_v be_v the_o devil_n haven_n which_o float_v &_o flow_v in_o we_o through_o voluptuousness_n continual_o reblow_v the_o bellows_n of_o our_o sense_n with_o new_a hot_a desire_n which_o set_v our_o soul_n on_o fire_n &_o there_o nourish_v they_o with_o smoke_n take_v from_o they_o both_o sight_n &_o judgement_n which_o shall_v guide_v they_o to_o every_o good_a thing_n and_o therefore_o how_o far_o soever_o we_o can_v see_v this_o foolish_a love_n we_o must_v hunt_v it_o away_o and_o detest_v it_o as_o the_o very_a poison_n of_o our_o soul_n howbeit_o we_o contrariwise_o call_v it_o unto_o we_o and_o make_v much_o of_o it_o how_o far_o soever_o it_o be_v from_o us._n for_o we_o invite_v it_o to_o give_v it_o reward_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o honour_n be_v for_o none_o but_o for_o his_o officer_n &_o all_o the_o most_o fine_a and_o rare_a wit_n take_v the_o great_a delight_n to_o imp_n his_o feather_n that_o he_o may_v the_o speedelier_n and_o more_o content_o come_v fly_v into_o the_o palace_n of_o prince_n now_o a_o christian_a man_n especial_o such_o a_o one_o as_o will_v attain_v unto_o this_o bless_a contemplation_n whereunto_o we_o prepare_v he_o will_v bereave_v his_o soul_n of_o all_o these_o
filthy_a lust_n &_o use_v himself_o unto_o this_o continual_a continence_n will_v endeavour_n himself_o if_o he_o possible_o can_v to_o conserve_v this_o treasure_n of_o virginity_n wherein_o lie_v a_o great_a purity_n of_o the_o mind_n &_o perfection_n of_o understanding_n &_o they_o chief_o conserve_v the_o same_o which_o communicate_v themselves_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o give_v s._n jerome_n occasion_n to_o say_v according_a to_o varro_n that_o the_o reward_n of_o virginity_n be_v divination_n because_o that_o divination_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n to_o come_v which_o we_o attain_v unto_o by_o communicate_v with_o god_n that_o which_o we_o never_o can_v obtain_v except_o we_o keep_v ourselves_o pure_a from_o all_o earthly_a and_o beastly_a affection_n so_o as_o as_o we_o have_v before_o say_v if_o that_o our_o infirmity_n surmount_v our_o discourse_n we_o may_v make_v our_o intemperance_n lawful_a &_o excusable_a in_o right_o use_v the_o remedy_n which_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o our_o infirmity_n and_o so_o be_v like_a unto_o those_o first_o christian_n of_o who_o tertullian_n say_v that_o they_o be_v not_o bear_v man_n but_o for_o their_o wife_n let_v we_o therefore_o with_o reverence_n enter_v into_o this_o society_n of_o marriage_n and_o let_v it_o be_v a_o conjunction_n both_o of_o the_o spirit_n and_o will_n a_o communion_n both_o of_o faith_n and_o religion_n wherein_o nothing_o be_v proper_a ne_o your_o particular_a no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o very_a secret_a thought_n themselves_o this_o be_v as_o themistius_n the_o platonist_n say_v a_o full_a mixture_n of_o all_o together_o as_o wine_n and_o water_n which_o be_v once_o mingle_v together_o can_v never_o be_v separate_v again_o hereby_o we_o see_v wherein_o the_o principal_a effect_n of_o this_o temperance_n shall_v rest_v to_o stir_v up_o man_n unto_o sobriety_n and_o detest_v infamous_a foul_a gluttony_n or_o filthy_a delicacy_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n neither_o be_v virtue_n thereby_o any_o whit_n impeach_v but_o through_o bond_n slave_n and_o transgressor_n for_o such_o lust_n very_o seldom_o grow_v in_o a_o honest_a mind_n such_o lust_n be_v very_o seldom_o find_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o wiseman_n although_o the_o age_n heretofore_o have_v bear_v and_o bring_v forth_o monstrous_a sardanapale_n who_o make_v their_o belly_n their_o god_n the_o common_a cry_n of_o the_o people_n themselves_o detest_v they_o and_o be_v sufficient_o reproove_v by_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o multitude_n although_o wisdom_n shall_v no_o way_n deal_v with_o they_o about_o the_o matter_n it_o be_v very_o true_a that_o when_o such_o spirit_n be_v choke_v with_o great_a cheer_n they_o can_v never_o talk_v of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v either_o honest_a or_o yet_o godly_a which_o shall_v make_v they_o capable_a of_o that_o contemplation_n whereunto_o we_o call_v they_o now_o when_o as_o philo_n describe_v out_o unto_o we_o the_o life_n of_o these_o good_a religious_a egyptian_n he_o therein_o note_v out_o unto_o we_o such_o a_o notable_a sobriety_n as_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o body_n which_o keep_v such_o a_o diet_n can_v any_o way_n hinder_v the_o beautiful_a action_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o use_v meat_n and_o such_o other_o like_o transitory_a good_a thing_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o uphold_v of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o body_n as_o the_o necessary_a instrument_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o we_o must_v not_o so_o deal_v with_o our_o body_n as_o man_n deal_v with_o the_o garment_n of_o the_o magnificence_n of_o prince_n which_o be_v so_o stiffen_v with_o embroidery_n and_o goldsmith_n work_n and_o so_o beset_v with_o pearl_n &_o precious_a stone_n as_o that_o a_o man_n can_v scarce_o stir_v himself_o when_o they_o be_v on_o his_o back_n but_o we_o must_v make_v we_o such_o a_o garment_n as_o must_v serve_v for_o every_o day_n and_o take_v such_o a_o fold_n as_o please_v we_o to_o give_v it_o there_o be_v also_o another_o thing_n which_o hinder_v our_o soul_n no_o less_o they_o these_o passion_n whereof_o we_o have_v already_o speak_v and_o that_o be_v choler_n which_o to_o speak_v true_o be_v the_o fair_a flower_n of_o folly_n and_o that_o be_v that_o passion_n which_o blind_v we_o all_o at_o once_o when_o as_o it_o have_v once_o take_v hold_v of_o we_o &_o make_v thing_n appear_v unto_o we_o as_o it_o be_v through_o a_o cloud_n clean_o otherwise_o then_o in_o deed_n they_o be_v &_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o dangerous_a a_o guest_n by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o that_o they_o that_o be_v possess_v therewith_o be_v mighty_a &_o of_o great_a power_n &_o authority_n for_o the_o choler_n of_o prince_n which_o be_v aid_v by_o reason_n of_o their_o power_n fly_v out_o like_a lightning_n &_o break_v out_o before_o such_o time_n as_o a_o man_n can_v see_v the_o flash_n or_o hear_v the_o crack_n thereof_o &_o as_o the_o thunder_n and_o lightning_n break_v a_o sword_n in_o the_o scabbard_n even_o so_o do_v choler_n punish_v without_o know_v any_o cause_n insomuch_o that_o they_o pursue_v their_o action_n for_o the_o most_o part_n with_o most_o tedious_a and_o unprofitable_a repentance_n be_v able_a to_o do_v no_o more_o as_o great_a as_o they_o be_v but_o to_o wish_v that_o that_o which_o be_v ill_o do_v be_v undo_v for_o as_o pyndare_n say_v god_n himself_o have_v no_o other_o power_n over_o that_o that_o be_v past_a but_o to_o forget_v and_o so_o they_o be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n drive_v to_o repent_v they_o of_o that_o at_o leisure_n which_o in_o their_o haste_n they_o have_v commit_v howbeit_o for_o the_o repress_v of_o this_o furious_a haste_n we_o must_v frame_v a_o moderation_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o we_o call_v clemency_n by_o which_o our_o will_n be_v unaduised_o prick_v forward_a to_o wish_v evil_a to_o another_o and_o the_o desire_n of_o revenge_n be_v restrain_v &_o repress_v when_o as_o we_o shall_v have_v this_o clemency_n right_o frame_v in_o we_o by_o the_o perfect_a observation_n of_o our_o manner_n she_o will_v temper_v we_o with_o such_o a_o mild_a and_o gracious_a behaviour_n as_o shall_v defend_v our_o reason_n from_o such_o a_o tedious_a and_o strong_a impression_n as_o choler_n be_v she_o will_v make_v we_o take_v leisure_n to_o judge_v of_o thing_n by_o weight_n and_o measure_n to_o counsel_v our_o friend_n thereunto_o and_o dissuade_v we_o from_o believe_v and_o trust_v too_o much_o to_o our_o own_o self_n wherefore_o she_o will_v infinite_o serve_v we_o to_o persuade_v ourselves_o that_o we_o can_v be_v offend_v but_o with_o ourselves_o neither_o yet_o once_o keep_v in_o our_o breast_n those_o injury_n which_o other_o have_v do_v unto_o us._n for_o if_o our_o action_n be_v pure_a and_o sound_a and_o our_o life_n holy_a and_o innocent_a can_v our_o venomous_a and_o hateful_a tongue_n change_v itself_o against_o our_o neighbour_n and_o if_o we_o at_o any_o time_n propound_v unto_o ourselves_o to_o live_v to_o the_o good_a like_n of_o any_o one_o man_n when_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o find_v the_o mean_n to_o please_v all_o the_o world_n and_o content_a both_o good_a and_o bad_a together_o if_o we_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n and_o ourselves_o &_o have_v clean_o and_o undefiled_a conscience_n nothing_o shall_v then_o do_v we_o hurt_v thou_o will_v hurt_v i_o in_o my_o good_a name_n and_o think_v by_o false_o accuse_v i_o of_o my_o life_n great_o to_o wrong_v i_o and_o i_o have_v god_n man_n and_o my_o own_o conscience_n to_o testify_v against_o thou_o to_o assure_v and_o justify_v i_o thou_o may_v have_v a_o will_n to_o hurt_v i_o howbeit_o i_o need_v not_o feel_v it_o without_o i_o will_n thou_o take_v and_o carry_v away_o my_o good_n from_o i_o all_o this_o move_v i_o not_o or_o the_o time_n be_v that_o i_o have_v none_o or_o i_o have_v they_o when_o i_o be_v so_o young_a as_o that_o i_o know_v not_o what_o to_o do_v with_o they_o and_o last_o although_o thou_o have_v leave_v they_o unto_o i_o yet_o carry_v i_o not_o they_o with_o i_o when_o i_o die_v and_o i_o must_v either_o leave_v they_o or_o else_o they_o must_v leave_v i_o and_o why_o shall_v i_o be_v more_o sorry_a for_o the_o one_o then_o for_o the_o other_o well_o thou_o greeve_v i_o in_o my_o body_n thou_o beat_v and_o hurte_v i_o and_o behold_v the_o soldier_n which_o return_v very_o joyful_o from_o the_o skirmish_n carrying_z his_o arm_n in_o a_o scarf_n make_v more_o account_n of_o his_o wound_n than_o he_o do_v of_o his_o life_n if_o so_o be_v he_o bring_v from_o thence_o a_o great_a gash_n either_o in_o his_o head_n or_o in_o his_o face_n the_o more_o he_o behold_v himself_o the_o more_o he_o wonder_v at_o himself_o if_o he_o come_v home_o with_o the_o string_n halt_v
bring_v unto_o i_o with_o they_o a_o thousand_o mischief_n and_o a_o thousand_o discommodity_n yet_o can_v i_o not_o possible_o leave_v myself_o but_o be_o even_o proper_o most_o like_a unto_o they_o that_o be_v not_o wont_v unto_o the_o sea_n grow_v so_o sick_a when_o they_o be_v a_o shipboard_n &_o think_v the_o greatness_n of_o the_o vessel_n and_o roll_v thereof_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o their_o sickness_n be_v desirous_a to_o go_v down_o into_o the_o cockboat_n for_o the_o ease_n and_o better_n of_o themselves_o and_o when_o they_o be_v there_o they_o grow_v sick_a than_o they_o be_v before_o because_o they_o carry_v with_o they_o both_o their_o stomach_n and_o choler_n also_o into_o it_o and_o after_o that_o manner_n fare_v it_o also_o with_o i_o for_o i_o carry_v with_o myself_o both_o my_o private_a and_o particular_a passion_n be_o continual_o in_o the_o very_a self_n same_o trouble_n and_o unquietness_n that_o i_o be_v before_o and_o so_o i_o have_v get_v nothing_o by_o withdraw_n myself_o from_o the_o world_n howbeit_o whosoever_o he_o be_v that_o will_v do_v that_o that_o shall_v further_o his_o salvation_n and_o follow_v the_o way_n of_o he_o which_o say_v if_o any_o man_n will_v follow_v i_o let_v he_o forsake_v himself_o and_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v i_o the_o same_o man_n without_o doubt_n shall_v find_v rest_n unto_o his_o soul_n for_o as_o the_o eye_n which_o continual_o move_v and_o roll_v itself_o hither_o and_o thither_o sometime_o high_a and_o sometime_o low_a can_v never_o look_v straight_o upon_o any_o thing_n and_o therefore_o if_o he_o will_v look_v well_o he_o must_v steadfast_o cast_v and_o fix_v his_o eye_n altogether_o upon_o one_o point_n even_o so_o man_n understanding_n be_v draw_v away_o with_o a_o thousand_o sundry_a care_n can_v well_o bend_v itself_o aright_o unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n for_o the_o unmarried_a man_n shall_v be_v carry_v away_o with_o foul_a and_o beastly_a desire_n and_o lust_n trouble_v with_o foolish_a and_o furious_a love_n toy_n &_o other_o unbrideled_a desire_n and_o on_o the_o otherside_n with_o how_o many_o care_n shall_v the_o marry_a man_n be_v thwart_v for_o if_o he_o have_v no_o child_n that_o will_v be_v a_o great_a corrosive_a to_o he_o he_o must_v also_o have_v a_o eye_n unto_o his_o wife_n he_o must_v provide_v for_o the_o necessary_n of_o his_o house_n he_o must_v be_v at_o charge_n with_o his_o servant_n he_o shall_v be_v at_o variance_n with_o his_o neighbour_n he_o shall_v always_o be_v at_o sure_a in_o the_o law_n his_o merchandise_n shall_v be_v in_o hazard_n and_o the_o manure_a and_o store_v of_o his_o ground_n will_v be_v a_o great_a pain_n and_o charge_n unto_o he_o he_o shall_v every_o day_n have_v new_a trouble_n in_o his_o mind_n and_o the_o night_n which_o bring_v with_o it_o all_o the_o care_n of_o the_o day_n forepast_a will_v toss_v up_o and_o down_o in_o his_o fantasy_n and_o there_o be_v but_o one_o only_a remedy_n for_o all_o this_o which_o be_v whole_o to_o forsake_v the_o world_n neither_o must_v he_o abandon_v his_o body_n only_o from_o the_o world_n but_o he_o must_v with_o a_o sweet_a and_o a_o assure_a resolution_n separate_v his_o mind_n clean_o from_o the_o world_n yea_o he_o must_v as_o it_o be_v violent_o pluck_v away_o his_o very_a cogitation_n from_o it_o and_o make_v they_o fly_v have_v nothing_o proper_a unto_o himself_o keep_v no_o company_n he_o must_v be_v poor_a and_o without_o substance_n and_o without_o all_o worldly_a deal_n far_o from_o any_o negociation_n ignorant_a of_o politic_a science_n and_o trade_n and_o only_o prepare_v himself_o to_o receive_v into_o his_o soul_n the_o instruction_n of_o holy_a wisdom_n and_o we_o can_v better_o prepare_v ourselves_o hereunto_o then_o to_o forget_v wicked_a condition_n and_o naughty_a deal_n wherein_o we_o be_v heretofore_o bring_v up_o in_o and_o instruct_v for_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o write_v any_o thing_n upon_o a_o write_a pair_n of_o table_n except_o we_o first_o wipe_v that_o out_o which_o before_o be_v write_v even_o so_o likewise_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o engrave_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n if_o you_o first_o of_o all_o pluck_v not_o out_o thereof_o the_o fore_n conceive_v opinion_n which_o before_o have_v be_v therein_o imprint_v by_o a_o wicked_a kind_n of_o life_n and_o hereunto_o the_o solitary_a life_n be_v wonderful_a profitable_a because_o that_o it_o overcom_v all_o our_o perturbation_n and_o give_v reason_n time_n and_o leisure_n to_o draw_v they_o out_o of_o the_o soul_n for_o as_o wild_a beast_n be_v easy_o tame_v when_o as_o they_o be_v make_v much_o of_o and_o deal_v gentle_o withal_o even_o so_o our_o lust_n choler_n terror_n and_o sorrow_n which_o be_v the_o very_a poison_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v with_o great_a ease_n rule_v and_o govern_v by_o reason_n when_o as_o they_o begin_v to_o quiet_v themselves_o and_o be_v not_o provoke_v and_o make_v savage_a by_o a_o continual_a cogitation_n and_o therefore_o such_o a_o place_n must_v be_v choose_v out_o as_o this_o which_o we_o be_v in_o out_o of_o all_o company_n to_o the_o end_n our_o continual_a meditation_n be_v not_o interrupt_v by_o any_o resort_n for_o this_o godly_a meditation_n nourish_v the_o soul_n with_o sweet_a and_o heavenly_a cogitation_n and_o what_o a_o more_o bless_a thing_n can_v there_o be_v then_o to_o imitate_v here_o upon_o earth_n the_o life_n and_o accord_n of_o angel_n and_o to_o be_v up_o by_o the_o sun_n rise_v to_o pray_v &_o sing_v hymn_n and_o song_n unto_o the_o creator_n and_o when_o the_o sun_n be_v at_o the_o high_a to_o begin_v his_o labour_n again_o and_o liquor_n and_o season_n his_o travail_n in_o the_o salt_n of_o devout_a prayer_n and_o spiritual_a song_n for_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o so_o much_o glad_v the_o mind_n and_o make_v it_o more_o merry_a and_o strong_a than_o the_o consolation_n of_o holy_a song_n and_o therefore_o quiet_a rest_n be_v the_o very_a right_a preparative_n for_o the_o purge_n and_o cleanse_v of_o the_o soul_n for_o because_o the_o tongue_n be_v not_o then_o impeach_v for_o the_o discover_n of_o the_o affair_n of_o the_o world_n neither_o be_v the_o eye_n yet_o occupy_v about_o the_o judge_a of_o the_o brightness_n and_o diversity_n of_o colour_n or_o of_o the_o proportion_n of_o body_n neither_o do_v the_o hear_n spend_v and_o waste_v the_o force_n of_o the_o understanding_n to_o hear_v pleasant_a song_n which_o be_v make_v to_o tickle_v the_o care_n or_o yet_o matter_n of_o laughter_n foolery_n and_o knavery_n which_o serve_v for_o none_o other_o purpose_n but_o to_o weaken_v the_o force_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o mind_n now_o when_o the_o soul_n be_v not_o carry_v away_o with_o think_v of_o outward_a thing_n &_o spread_v abroad_o as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o sense_n upon_o worldly_a thing_n she_o come_v back_o unto_o herself_o and_o return_v whole_o into_o herself_o and_o afterward_o of_o herself_o raise_v up_o herself_o even_o unto_o god_n then_o all_o the_o clearness_n and_o brightness_n of_o this_o divine_a most_o bright_a shine_a light_n forget_v all_o her_o natural_a action_n &_o care_v no_o more_o for_o food_n and_o clothing_n no_o she_o not_o so_o much_o as_o once_o think_v of_o any_o earthly_a thing_n but_o transfer_v all_o her_o study_n for_o the_o get_n of_o eternal_a benefit_n she_o addict_v herself_o and_o study_v how_o she_o may_v become_v temperate_a how_o she_o may_v frame_v her_o action_n according_a to_o righteousness_n and_o prudence_n how_o she_o may_v become_v courageous_a and_o general_o all_o other_o virtue_n which_o devout_a person_n learn_v to_o address_v all_o their_o action_n unto_o comeliness_n and_o perfection_n of_o life_n the_o plain_a beat_a high_a way_n that_o must_v bring_v we_o hereunto_o and_o keep_v we_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o our_o duty_n be_v the_o read_n and_o meditate_v of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n for_o therein_o we_o shall_v find_v the_o most_o virtuous_a and_o excellent_a instruction_n to_o cause_v we_o to_o do_v well_o that_o possible_o may_v be_v and_o example_n and_o history_n of_o the_o life_n of_o holy_a and_o religious_a person_n which_o be_v so_o many_o lively_a image_n and_o exemplar_n of_o all_o good_a manner_n and_o holy_a conversation_n which_o be_v there_o set_v before_o we_o to_o follow_v wherefore_o whosoever_o he_o be_v that_o shall_v feel_v any_o infirmity_n in_o himself_o and_o stay_v himself_o hereon_o shall_v find_v therein_o as_o in_o a_o rich_a and_o well_o furnish_v apothecary_n shop_n every_o necessary_a drug_n that_o be_v fit_a to_o recover_v his_o health_n for_o let_v he_o that_o love_v temperance_n and_o modesty_n read_v over_o ordinary_o the_o history_n of_o joseph_n and_o therein_o he_o shall_v
remedy_n it_o be_v far_o better_a to_o entertain_v they_o by_o wisdom_n that_o they_o impair_v not_o for_o in_o the_o end_n it_o be_v length_n of_o time_n that_o must_v ripen_v and_o heal_v they_o for_o the_o people_n by_o experience_n recover_v health_n and_o then_o they_o seek_v after_o good_a and_o honest_a man_n and_o abhor_v those_o who_o before_o they_o have_v make_v much_o of_o they_o be_v like_a unto_o pale-coulored_n maid_n which_o eat_v all_o the_o worst_a thing_n that_o possible_o they_o can_v get_v but_o they_o cast_v they_o by_o and_o by_o up_o again_o for_o so_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v stir_v and_o move_v they_o use_v for_o the_o serve_v of_o their_o turn_n the_o most_o desperate_a and_o most_o wicked_a man_n but_o they_o be_v no_o soon_o quiet_v and_o in_o a_o good_a mood_n and_o that_o this_o inconsiderate_a boil_a heat_n have_v run_v over_o they_o by_o and_o by_o make_v no_o account_n of_o those_o villain_n but_o be_v the_o first_o that_o will_v lay_v hold_n on_o they_o and_o plague_v they_o and_o therefore_o be_v not_o the_o commonweal_n great_o benefit_v when_o as_o good_a man_n preserus_a themselves_o for_o such_o a_o dangerous_a time_n and_o forsake_v not_o either_o through_o anger_n or_o despair_n the_o ship_n wherein_o they_o see_v the_o drunken_a passenger_n for_o a_o time_n rage_n and_o storm_n i_o confess_v in_o deed_n that_o he_o must_v needs_o in_o such_o a_o case_n run_v into_o a_o thousand_o hazard_n and_o suffer_v a_o thousand_o indignity_n but_o whosoever_o take_v the_o pain_n to_o he_o belonge_v the_o merit_n and_o reward_v and_o through_o travel_n glory_n increase_v but_o especial_o among_o we_o christian_n who_o make_v profession_n to_o endure_v and_o abide_v by_o it_o and_o have_v enroll_v ourselves_o under_o a_o captain_n that_o lay_v before_o our_o eye_n a_o hard_a and_o tedious_a warfare_n and_o assign_v unto_o we_o no_o crown_n before_o such_o time_n as_o we_o have_v sustain_v many_o strange_a affliction_n and_o innumerable_a trial_n and_o correction_n he_o brag_v no_o whit_n of_o his_o victory_n nâ—_n yet_o of_o his_o soldier_n that_o have_v follow_v he_o otherwise_o then_o for_o their_o patience_n by_o this_o only_a virtue_n have_v they_o conquer_v so_o many_o province_n kingdom_n and_o empire_n and_o be_v no_o way_n glorious_a but_o by_o the_o receive_n and_o bear_v of_o injury_n how_o can_v we_o then_o better_a follow_v he_o then_o by_o hazard_n opprobry_n and_o injury_n and_o in_o what_o a_o more_o worthy_a and_o recommendable_a occasion_n can_v we_o endure_v all_o this_o then_o to_o serve_v for_o the_o good_a and_o preservation_n of_o our_o country_n if_o love_n which_o god_n have_v so_o high_o commend_v unto_o we_o may_v so_o prevail_v with_o we_o as_o to_o hazard_v our_o good_n and_o life_n for_o the_o safety_n of_o our_o neighbour_n what_o ought_v we_o to_o do_v for_o such_o a_o innumerable_a number_n of_o man_n and_o such_o a_o number_n of_o city_n and_o province_n unto_o which_o nature_n have_v conjoin_v and_o ally_v we_o by_o all_o one_o law_n language_n manner_n and_o secret_a affection_n which_o she_o have_v imprint_v in_o we_o from_o the_o which_o whosoever_o separate_v himself_o be_v adjudge_v of_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n unworthy_a to_o behold_v the_o day_n light_n and_o to_o live_v and_o be_v esteem_v among_o man_n as_o a_o unnatural_a and_o cruel_a parricide_n now_o god_n come_v not_o into_o the_o world_n to_o dissolve_v and_o adnihilate_v this_o natural_a obligation_n but_o contrariwise_o more_o sure_o to_o strain_v and_o tie_v the_o knot_n by_o this_o love_n which_o he_o have_v so_o great_o recommend_v unto_o us._n even_o so_o we_o also_o see_v that_o when_o we_o once_o begin_v to_o cut_v asunder_o the_o bond_n of_o the_o common_a affection_n unto_o our_o country_n that_o all_o manner_n not_o only_o of_o disorder_n but_o of_o most_o abominable_a crime_n and_o wickedness_n set_v in_o foot_n and_o theft_n murder_n rape_n extortion_n and_o sacrilege_n forthwith_o rule_n and_o reign_v now_o what_o be_v it_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n which_o a_o man_n can_v more_o mislike_v more_o abhor_v kindle_v his_o fury_n more_o and_o more_o stir_v and_o provoke_v he_o to_o ruin_n and_o confound_v people_n what_o shall_v we_o then_o say_v while_o so_o many_o labour_n headlong_o to_o overthrow_n both_o themselves_o and_o their_o country_n will_v you_o even_o you_o i_o say_v that_o have_v always_o have_v charge_n and_o who_o office_n bind_v you_o to_o take_v pain_n for_o the_o common_a weal_n remain_v as_o it_o be_v careless_o in_o the_o desert_n to_o see_v yourself_o be_v safe_a the_o fire_n burn_v your_o country_n and_o reserve_v yourself_o to_o behold_v the_o ash_n thereof_o what_o a_o grief_n will_v it_o be_v unto_o you_o not_o to_o have_v bring_v the_o aid_n which_o you_o may_v have_v do_v or_o at_o least_o not_o to_o have_v make_v a_o assay_n &_o proof_n thereof_o do_v you_o not_o daily_o see_v that_o after_o our_o friend_n be_v dead_a we_o say_v even_o with_o sigh_n if_o we_o have_v do_v such_o a_o thing_n it_o may_v be_v that_o he_o have_v be_v alive_a come_v therefore_o and_o contribute_v with_o we_o your_o wisdom_n and_o resolute_a counsel_n that_o we_o may_v save_v that_o which_o in_o this_o world_n be_v most_o dear_a unto_o us._n forbear_v this_o purpose_n of_o you_o to_o live_v a_o solitary_a life_n and_o draw_v you_o unto_o your_o rest_n even_o then_o when_o we_o shall_v all_o at_o once_o have_v bring_v the_o ship_n to_o the_o haven_n or_o else_o be_v overcome_v with_o that_o foolish_a opinion_n of_o such_o as_o will_v willing_o cast_v away_o themselves_o be_v save_v with_o some_o board_n of_o the_o wrack_n but_o if_o we_o perish_v therein_o death_n which_o way_n soever_o he_o may_v come_v shall_v have_v show_v we_o no_o small_a favour_n in_o take_v we_o away_o from_o the_o behold_n of_o so_o lamentable_a a_o spectacle_n or_o sight_n a_o meditation_n of_o the_o psalm_n of_o dauid_n his_o repentance_n anchora_fw-la spei_fw-la 1594._o a_o meditation_n upon_o the_o psalm_n of_o david_n his_o repentance_n lord_n in_o thy_o wrath_n reproove_v i_o not_o etc._n etc._n psalm_n 6._o take_v away_o o_o lord_n the_o arm_n of_o thy_o seveare_a and_o heavy_a vengeance_n from_o i_o for_o it_o will_v else_o drive_v i_o down_o headlong_o as_o a_o violent_a stream_n into_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o consume_v i_o like_o fire_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o body_n shall_v be_v turn_v into_o ash_n and_o what_o eye_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o abide_v but_o must_v needs_o perish_v with_o fear_n to_o behold_v the_o only_a look_n of_o thy_o angry_a face_n when_o as_o in_o cast_v thy_o eye_n upon_o we_o thou_o shall_v pierce_v the_o very_a bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o discover_v the_o secret_n of_o our_o unclean_a conscience_n for_o our_o abominable_a sin_n will_v blow_v the_o bellows_n of_o thy_o just_a anger_n upon_o our_o head_n and_o thy_o hot_a burn_a wrath_n will_v all_o at_o once_o cast_v we_o down_o headlong_o into_o that_o fearful_a gulf_n of_o pain_n torment_n and_o misery_n and_o therefore_o before_o such_o time_n as_o thy_o fury_n do_v arise_v against_o i_o and_o that_o thou_o with_o just_a disdain_n come_v to_o overthrow_n and_o destroy_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o geve_v ear_n unto_o the_o humble_a and_o grievous_a groan_n which_o my_o fearful_a heart_n pour_v out_o unto_o thou_o 2_o mercy_n therefore_o o_o lord_n mercy_n i_o crave_v oh_o my_o god_n what_o will_v thou_o do_v shall_v thy_o mighty_a power_n and_o strength_n make_v trial_n of_o my_o infirmity_n think_v thou_o my_o god_n that_o i_o come_v before_o thou_o to_o wrestle_v against_o thy_o mighty_a power_n no_o no_o o_o lord_n it_o be_v unto_o thy_o clemency_n that_o i_o run_v it_o be_v under_o her_o wing_n that_o i_o place_v myself_o that_o she_o may_v arm_v herself_o against_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o condemnation_n which_o i_o most_o justly_o have_v deserve_v appease_v therefore_o somewhat_o what_o thy_o countenance_n and_o see_v that_o i_o have_v a_o long_a while_n call_v upon_o thy_o goodness_n help_n and_o deliâ—…_n i_o from_o all_o those_o evil_n which_o do_v â—…siege_v i_o for_o behold_v i_o lead_v my_o life_n in_o most_o pitiful_a manner_n and_o i_o think_v that_o all_o my_o bone_n be_v bruise_v and_o break_v 3_o howbeit_o it_o be_v not_o my_o poor_a body_n only_o that_o be_v thus_o cruel_o afflict_v but_o my_o miserable_a soul_n also_o do_v sorrow_n and_o grieve_v this_o soul_n of_o i_o o_o lord_n yea_o even_o this_o soul_n of_o i_o who_o be_v full_o and_o whole_o purpose_v with_o her_o voice_n to_o glorify_v the_o author_n of_o her_o life_n be_v cast_v down_o and_o become_v desolate_a without_o either_o courage_n or_o strength_n and_o
prison_n and_o deliver_v from_o the_o punishment_n wherein_o his_o enemy_n have_v long_a time_n hold_v he_o captive_a and_o contrariwise_o that_o the_o enemy_n of_o my_o soul_n shall_v blush_v with_o shame_n when_o as_o he_o shall_v see_v that_o i_o shall_v so_o devout_o call_v upon_o the_o aid_n of_o my_o good_a god_n who_o with_o the_o very_a wink_n of_o his_o eye_n be_v able_a to_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o voluntary_a bondage_n which_o i_o have_v vow_v unto_o damnable_a voluptuousness_n even_o then_o when_o i_o drink_v the_o sweet_a honey_n of_o the_o delightful_a pleasure_n which_o she_o with_o a_o deceitful_a hand_n give_v unto_o i_o within_o this_o foul_a and_o filthy_a cup_n of_o the_o world_n 10_o alas_o when_o as_o i_o remember_v the_o time_n that_o thou_o return_v thyself_o after_o that_o sort_n unto_o i_o and_o with_o this_o merciful_a eye_n of_o thou_o give_v i_o a_o sign_n of_o pardon_n mercy_n and_o salvation_n i_o think_v very_o that_o i_o then_o see_v the_o bright_a sun_n rise_v upon_o the_o tempest_n and_o fall_v storm_n of_o the_o sea_n which_o by_o little_a and_o little_a cut_v with_o his_o beam_n between_o the_o cloud_n bring_v again_o clear_a and_o pleasant_a weather_n and_o calm_v the_o rage_a and_o billow_v surge_n and_o i_o think_v i_o do_v always_o hear_v this_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a say_n when_o as_o thou_o say_v unto_o i_o fear_v not_o for_o behold_v my_o spirit_n which_o shall_v guide_v thy_o foot_n step_n and_o way_n neither_o shall_v he_o lift_v â—p_v his_o eye_n above_o thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v now_o march_v under_o the_o conduct_n of_o he_o who_o bring_v pure_a and_o clean_a fowl_n into_o my_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n all_o so_o soon_o as_o i_o hear_v these_o word_n speak_v i_o fix_v my_o eye_n upon_o my_o guide_n and_o leader_n not_o once_o look_v off_o no_o more_o than_o a_o careful_a and_o diligent_a master_n of_o a_o ship_n ea_v his_o eye_n aside_o from_o the_o pole_n or_o bright_a shine_a star_n by_o which_o he_o guide_v and_o order_v the_o course_n of_o his_o navigation_n o_o my_o god_n what_o rest_n shall_v i_o enjoy_v when_o as_o i_o shall_v have_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n which_o thou_o have_v teach_v i_o to_o go_v in_o even_o i_o myself_o i_o say_v who_o have_v tread_v beside_o the_o path_n which_o lead_v unto_o thy_o holy_a tabernacle_n i_o be_v already_o enter_v into_o this_o thick_a forest_n of_o the_o world_n where_o all_o they_o easy_o lose_v themselves_o who_o for_o the_o enjoy_n of_o the_o pleasure_n of_o thick_a queachie_n shadowy_a place_n leave_v the_o day_n light_n which_o shall_v show_v they_o the_o way_n for_o even_o by_o and_o by_o the_o doleful_a sight_n of_o the_o night_n bring_v they_o together_o and_o put_v they_o forth_o as_o a_o pray_v to_o the_o wild_a beast_n who_o will_v pluck_v they_o in_o piece_n and_o cruel_o devour_v they_o and_o thus_o be_v i_o hinder_v and_o stay_v in_o this_o labyrinth_n without_o hope_n to_o have_v ever_o come_v out_o of_o it_o again_o have_v do_v thou_o not_o put_v into_o my_o hand_n the_o bottom_n which_o i_o must_v needs_o wind_v up_o to_o bring_v i_o out_o of_o this_o perilous_a prison_n and_o now_o lo_o i_o be_o at_o liberty_n to_o serve_v my_o god_n who_o have_v so_o deliver_v i_o and_o to_o present_v before_o he_o his_o ow_v pure_a and_o clean_a image_n and_o to_o vow_v into_o his_o goodness_n so_o many_o favoure_n wherewith_o he_o have_v please_v to_o gratify_v i_o and_o he_o have_v not_o only_o hear_v i_o before_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o creature_n grant_v unto_o i_o the_o use_n of_o divine_a reason_n but_o also_o have_v lift_v i_o up_o among_o man_n into_o a_o honourable_a and_o magnificent_a throne_n so_o as_o there_o remain_v nothing_o unto_o my_o felicity_n but_o to_o learn_v to_o know_v and_o after_o that_o i_o have_v forget_v myself_o he_o enlighten_v i_o by_o his_o holy_a light_n and_o give_v i_o time_n and_o will_n to_o bewail_v my_o sinful_a life_n pass_v and_o to_o amend_v it_o also_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v 11_o and_o therefore_o my_o good_a friend_n do_v as_o i_o have_v do_v and_o recover_v his_o favour_n in_o good_a time_n for_o he_o himself_o call_v you_o unto_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n and_o do_v not_o as_o the_o melancholic_a and_o froward_a moil_n do_v who_o kick_v at_o he_o that_o prick_v he_o to_o go_v right_a forth_o because_o he_o want_v both_o sense_n knowledge_n and_o judgement_n 12_o and_o so_o thereby_o he_o have_v a_o bit_n put_v into_o his_o mouth_n and_o be_v continual_o spur_v about_o the_o flank_n after_o the_o same_o sort_n the_o lord_n at_o the_o first_o summons_n that_o he_o set_v you_o in_o his_o way_n if_o you_o submit_v not_o your_o self_n unto_o his_o will_n he_o will_v pour_v down_o upon_o you_o a_o huge_a heap_n of_o calamity_n which_o will_v make_v you_o more_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a than_o misery_n itself_o 13_o you_o right_a well_o see_v how_o cleerlie_o the_o star_n shine_v in_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o sand_n which_o roll_v on_o the_o sea_n shore_n howbeit_o there_o be_v not_o so_o much_o sand_n in_o the_o sea_n nor_o so_o many_o star_n in_o the_o sky_n as_o the_o obstinate_a shall_v endure_v plague_n and_o punishment_n their_o cursednesse_n hang_v over_o their_o head_n their_o misery_n follow_v they_o at_o their_o heel_n even_o until_o such_o time_n as_o that_o they_o be_v cast_v down_o headlong_o into_o that_o gulf_n the_o think_v whereof_o do_v terrify_v who_o soever_o remember_v it_o and_o who_o pleasant_a rest_a place_n be_v full_a of_o weep_v crying_z howl_a and_o groan_v where_o the_o pain_n be_v without_o end_n the_o dolour_n without_o remedy_n and_o the_o repentance_n without_o mercy_n where_o death_n be_v immortal_a the_o body_n live_v but_o to_o die_v and_o the_o soul_n but_o to_o suffer_v where_o the_o soul_n feel_v nothing_o but_o her_o sin_n and_o the_o body_n nothing_o but_o his_o pain_n but_o contrariwise_o they_o that_o cover_v themselves_o under_o the_o grace_n and_o favour_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n which_o make_v his_o mercy_n their_o shield_n and_o buckler_n hope_v in_o nothing_o but_o in_o his_o gracious_a goodness_n follow_v his_o commandment_n and_o precept_n and_o be_v jealous_a of_o his_o will_n what_o felicity_n and_o happiness_n be_v there_o which_o they_o shall_v not_o attain_v unto_o nay_o what_o be_v there_o in_o heaven_n never_o so_o good_a and_o precious_a that_o be_v not_o open_v unto_o they_o they_o shall_v sit_v cheek_n by_o cheek_n with_o their_o god_n and_o be_v all_o encompass_v with_o glory_n shall_v be_v fill_v and_o heap_v up_o with_o so_o many_o blessing_n as_o that_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n can_v no_o way_n possible_o be_v able_a to_o conceive_v the_o least_o part_n of_o they_o so_o far_o of_o be_v it_o then_o as_o that_o my_o babble_a tongue_n can_v possible_o express_v the_o wonderfulnesse_n of_o they_o 14_o i_o will_v therefore_o rejoice_v my_o god_n in_o careful_o wait_v and_o look_v for_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o thou_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n to_o crown_v the_o righteous_a withal_o unto_o this_o cheerfulness_n do_v i_o invite_v all_o those_o who_o thou_o have_v swear_v in_o the_o word_n of_o saviour_n which_o love_v the_o law_n of_o his_o righteousness_n this_o be_v it_o that_o attend_v the_o recompense_n of_o your_o travel_n this_o be_v it_o wherein_o you_o shall_v be_v place_v in_o honour_n and_o glory_n this_o be_v it_o that_o shall_v change_v the_o sharp_a thorn_n of_o the_o world_n into_o the_o flourish_a and_o beautiful_a lily_n of_o all_o eternity_n oh_o then_o shall_v the_o drop_n and_o painful_a sweat_v of_o your_o affliction_n find_v most_o gracious_a rest_n the_o gold_n come_v not_o out_o of_o the_o fiery_a furnace_n more_o pure_a nor_o bright_a to_o be_v cast_v to_o make_v the_o image_n of_o some_o great_a prince_n and_o afterward_o to_o be_v set_v up_o as_o a_o ornament_n in_o some_o rich_a closet_n than_o the_o heart_n of_o he_o that_o love_v his_o god_n he_o will_v draw_v he_o pure_a and_o clean_a out_o of_o the_o misery_n of_o the_o world_n and_o compass_v he_o with_o brightness_n and_o glory_n what_o be_v there_o now_o in_o the_o world_n that_o i_o shall_v like_v of_o what_o shall_v stay_v and_o let_v i_o from_o enter_v into_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o live_v to_o serve_v he_o what_o day_n of_o my_o life_n shall_v i_o cease_v to_o bewail_v my_o sin_n which_o have_v so_o far_o estrange_v i_o from_o his_o grace_n and_o therefore_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o my_o god_n to_o reconcile_v these_o two_o contrary_a passion_n in_o i_o repentance_n and_o joy_n to_o the_o end_n that_o as_o the_o poor_a traveller_n wander_v in_o the_o desert_n out_o
of_o his_o way_n be_v glad_a when_o he_o see_v the_o dawn_n of_o the_o day_n peep_v and_o yet_o can_v forget_v the_o great_a darkness_n out_o of_o which_o he_o be_v but_o new_o get_v ne_o yet_o cast_v of_o the_o fear_n which_o he_o have_v of_o so_o tedious_a a_o night_n even_o so_o also_o have_v i_o a_o continwall_a horror_n of_o my_o sin_n past_a and_o yet_o a_o sure_a and_o joyful_a hope_n of_o enjoy_v that_o everlasting_a blessedness_n which_o thou_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n christ_n jesus_n o_o lord_n what_o a_o love_n be_v that_o when_o as_o a_o master_n do_v not_o spare_v the_o life_n of_o his_o own_o only_a son_n to_o redeem_v his_o slave_n wherefore_o o_o most_o love_a saviour_n see_v that_o i_o be_v form_v with_o thy_o own_o hand_n buy_v with_o thy_o blood_n and_o purify_v by_o thy_o mercy_n i_o do_v here_o offer_v myself_o a_o obedient_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o saviour_n and_o therefore_o reject_v i_o not_o lord_n in_o thy_o wrath_n reproove_v i_o not_o psalm_n 37._o i_o must_v o_o lord_n return_v unto_o thou_o and_o begin_v again_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o and_o to_o beseech_v thou_o of_o thy_o mercy_n for_o it_o seem_v to_o i_o that_o thy_o anger_n be_v rekindle_v against_o i_o alas_o my_o god_n will_v thou_o chastise_v i_o in_o thy_o anger_n and_o make_v i_o feel_v the_o violence_n of_o thy_o just_a fury_n which_o my_o sin_n have_v provoke_v thou_o to_o do_v the_o flame_n be_v consume_v by_o the_o fire_n fall_v into_o ash_n and_o i_o be_v devour_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o thy_o anger_n do_v so_o vanish_v away_o as_o that_o there_o remain_v not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o smoke_n 2_o for_o i_o see_v my_o god_n that_o thou_o have_v discharge_v the_o sharp_a arrow_n of_o thy_o vengeance_n against_o i_o thou_o have_v touch_v i_o with_o thy_o hand_n and_o never_o take_v away_o the_o same_o from_o i_o i_o feel_v the_o gnaw_a and_o terror_n of_o my_o conscience_n which_o astonish_v and_o bruise_v i_o even_o as_o it_o be_v thunder_n and_o lightning_n my_o misery_n come_v upon_o i_o one_o after_o another_o and_o one_o mischief_n press_v another_o war_n be_v no_o soon_o finish_v but_o that_o the_o plague_n assault_v i_o and_o in_o the_o end_n death_n bereave_v i_o of_o the_o dear_a pawn_n i_o have_v in_o this_o world_n wherein_o then_o shall_v i_o take_v comfort_v my_o god_n shall_v it_o be_v in_o myself_o 3_o out_o alas_o my_o good_a god_n i_o have_v never_o a_o whole_a member_n in_o i_o for_o my_o misery_n be_v enter_v even_o into_o the_o marrow_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o part_n of_o i_o that_o reproach_v i_o not_o with_o my_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o which_o i_o be_o not_o pain_v i_o languish_v in_o my_o grief_n and_o there_o be_v none_o to_o comfort_v i_o my_o eye_n serve_v i_o for_o none_o other_o purpose_n but_o to_o look_v upon_o my_o misery_n and_o my_o soul_n for_o nothing_o else_o but_o to_o acknowledge_v my_o cursednesse_n 4_o i_o look_v round_o about_o i_o and_o so_o far_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o body_n and_o eye_n of_o my_o soul_n can_v discern_v what_o be_v past_a i_o see_v nothing_o either_o above_o i_o or_o below_o i_o or_o yet_o on_o any_o side_n of_o i_o but_o sin_n which_o inviron_v i_o round_o about_o and_o my_o iniquity_n which_o press_v and_o overthrow_v i_o they_o lyâ—_n heap_v upon_o my_o head_n as_o a_o very_a heavy_a burden_n and_z lo_o how_o ready_a they_o be_v to_o throttle_v and_o strangle_v i_o 5_o how_o shall_v i_o be_v ever_o able_a to_o resist_v they_o what_o strength_n have_v i_o to_o defend_v i_o from_o they_o see_v that_o my_o body_n be_v ready_a to_o fall_v in_o piece_n the_o very_a filthiness_n of_o they_o flow_v on_o every_o side_n i_o my_o ulcer_n and_o sore_n be_v no_o soon_o close_v up_o but_o that_o they_o break_v out_o again_o and_o if_o my_o body_n be_v ill_a can_v my_o soul_n be_v well_o must_v not_o she_o be_v altogether_o ashamed_a and_o tremble_v with_o horror_n and_o fear_n 6_o after_o the_o same_o manner_n that_o a_o disease_n undermine_v my_o body_n &_o make_v it_o stoop_v to_o death_n &_o sorrow_n undermine_v my_o soul_n &_o bereave_v she_o of_o her_o strength_n and_o as_o great_a cold_n congeal_v in_o the_o bud_n the_o tender_a blossom_n wither_v &_o dry_v it_o up_o even_o so_o do_v the_o finger_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o have_v touch_v my_o soul_n cause_v it_o to_o languish_v and_o to_o be_v out_o of_o heart_n 7_o but_o alas_o my_o god_n what_o courage_n can_v i_o have_v when_o as_o i_o see_v myself_o thus_o cover_v over_o with_o wound_n and_o no_o part_n of_o my_o body_n free_a from_o pain_n and_o ever_o and_o beside_o this_o my_o misery_n the_o remembrance_n of_o my_o dissolute_a pleasure_n be_v still_o before_o my_o face_n and_o reproach_n i_o with_o my_o sin_n &_o laugh_v at_o my_o vanity_n then_o say_v i_o thus_o unto_o myself_o must_v i_o season_v my_o life_n with_o the_o honey_n of_o so_o many_o delight_n and_o afterward_o kneade_v they_o with_o the_o gall_n of_o so_o bitter_a anguish_n where_o now_o be_v thou_o o_o thou_o deceitful_a voluptuousness_n which_o drown_v my_o soul_n in_o the_o sweet_a liquour_n of_o thy_o pleasure_n oh_o what_o drink_n be_v that_o that_o thou_o leave_v i_o 8_o have_v not_o i_o o_o lord_n endure_v enough_o have_v not_o my_o humility_n sufficient_o chastise_v my_o arrogancy_n if_o i_o have_v through_o fond_a presumption_n sin_v alas_o i_o have_v sithence_o that_o creep_v upon_o the_o earth_n i_o have_v cover_v my_o head_n with_o ash_n and_o with_o my_o arm_n have_v i_o prevent_v my_o pain_n i_o have_v cut_v through_o my_o heart_n with_o cry_v out_o i_o have_v drown_v my_o eye_n in_o tear_n and_o yet_o thy_o anger_n continue_v still_o 9_o be_v it_o of_o set_a purpose_n o_o lord_n that_o thou_o have_v not_o perceive_v my_o tear_n it_o be_v thou_o i_o say_v who_o with_o the_o twinkle_n of_o â—hine_n eye_v traverse_a both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n even_o thou_o i_o mean_v who_o sight_n go_v beyond_o the_o depth_n of_o our_o heart_n it_o be_v thou_o o_o lord_n that_o have_v read_v even_o my_o very_a thought_n and_o know_v my_o intent_n what_o have_v i_o desire_v but_o thy_o mercy_n wherein_o have_v i_o trust_v but_o in_o thy_o goodness_n why_o have_v i_o make_v open_a profession_n of_o repentance_n but_o to_o condemn_v myself_o if_o my_o tongue_n have_v not_o thorough_o express_v my_o mind_n and_o cause_v my_o desire_n to_o be_v understand_v alas_o o_o lord_n thou_o know_v what_o we_o will_v have_v before_o we_o once_o think_v of_o it_o it_o be_v enough_o for_o we_o to_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o thou_o and_o thou_o forthwith_o grant_v our_o petition_n 10_o why_o stay_v thou_o o_o lord_n so_o long_o before_o thou_o geve_v i_o that_o holy_a consolation_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v i_o i_o be_o quite_o spend_v my_o hart_n be_v go_v my_o sense_n be_v trouble_v my_o strength_n fail_v my_o sight_n wax_v dim_a &_o my_o soul_n be_v upon_o the_o shore_n of_o my_o lip_n ready_a to_o fly_v away_o 11_o all_z my_o friend_n be_v now_o about_o i_o bewail_v my_o death_n they_o be_v out_o of_o all_o hope_n of_o my_o health_n they_o dream_v of_o nothing_o but_o of_o my_o funeral_n say_v where_o be_v now_o that_o help_n which_o he_o look_v for_o to_o come_v from_o his_o god_n where_o be_v his_o favour_n which_o he_o so_o promise_v to_o himself_o 12_o the_o flatterer_n be_v go_v away_o from_o i_o they_o think_v to_o have_v part_v my_o good_n they_o mean_v to_o have_v prevent_v my_o fatal_a hour_n i_o be_o noisome_a to_o the_o whole_a world_n in_o the_o case_n that_o i_o now_o stand_v 13_o they_o whisper_v in_o my_o ear_n and_o tell_v i_o a_o thousand_o tale_n they_o daily_o bring_v i_o in_o new_a acquaintance_n and_o think_v of_o nothing_o but_o to_o betray_v i_o he_o lie_v say_v they_o on_o his_o deathbed_n and_o will_v never_o rise_v up_o alive_a again_o what_o do_v we_o fear_v that_o the_o shadow_n of_o his_o bone_n will_v bite_v we_o 14_o and_o i_o as_o if_o i_o have_v be_v deaf_a make_v show_v that_o i_o hear_v they_o not_o and_o as_o if_o i_o have_v be_v dumb_a speak_v not_o one_o word_n unto_o they_o for_o my_o patience_n be_v my_o buckler_n and_o my_o constancy_n my_o rampart_n 15_o and_o every_o man_n see_v i_o so_o patient_a say_v sure_o this_o man_n be_v dumb_a for_o when_o he_o be_v touch_v he_o say_v not_o a_o word_n will_v he_o abide_v all_o these_o indignity_n if_o he_o have_v any_o feel_n of_o his_o honour_n and_o credit_n or_o yet_o the_o least_o
this_o lump_n of_o earth_n for_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o follow_v thy_o will_n but_o when_o thou_o o_o lord_n shall_v thorough_o have_v renew_v it_o do_v not_o then_o i_o beseech_v thou_o forsake_v it_o but_o put_v a_o bridle_n in_o the_o mouth_n thereof_o to_o the_o end_n that_o by_o abstinence_n it_o may_v keep_v itself_o from_o surfeit_v which_o prick_v it_o forward_o thereunto_o that_o it_o may_v by_o a_o chaste_a life_n keep_v in_o a_o good_a â—…mper_n unchaste_a and_o hot_a burn_a lust_n that_o by_o humility_n it_o may_v abate_v the_o pride_n which_o bite_v envy_n stir_v up_o in_o she_o that_o pitiful_a charity_n may_v chase_v from_o her_o hatred_n and_o greedy_a covetousness_n and_o that_o a_o godly_a care_n to_o serve_v &_o honour_v thou_o may_v continual_o set_v spur_n to_o the_o flank_n of_o her_o slothfulness_n and_o filthy_a negligence_n 3_o for_o i_o have_v already_o o_o lord_n make_v overgreat_a a_o trial_n of_o this_o troop_n of_o sine_z which_o environ_v i_o so_o as_o they_o will_v in_o such_o sort_n pull_v down_o and_o tear_v in_o piece_n thy_o workmanship_n as_o that_o when_o thou_o shall_v come_v thou_o shall_v find_v nothing_o there_o but_o the_o shred_n thereof_o shiver_v &_o break_v all_o to_o fitter_n i_o have_v have_v experience_n enough_o of_o they_o and_o these_o be_v they_o that_o have_v bring_v i_o into_o that_o estate_n wherein_o now_o i_o be_o and_o nevertheless_o see_v yet_o at_o the_o tail_n of_o these_o a_o company_n place_v about_o i_o which_o cast_v in_o my_o tooth_n the_o spell_n &_o blemish_n wherewith_o they_o themselves_o have_v defile_v i_o and_o make_v i_o culpable_a of_o the_o injury_n which_o then-selue_n have_v do_v unto_o i_o for_o thus_o they_o say_v it_o be_v thou_o that_o have_v sin_v and_o it_o be_v thou_o that_o be_v so_o foul_a and_o filthy_a 4_o it_o be_v true_a in_o very_a deed_n that_o i_o have_v sin_v o_o my_o god_n i_o lay_v open_a unto_o theâ—_n the_o very_a bottom_n of_o my_o hart_n thou_o know_v my_o whole_a life_n i_o have_v sin_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o heaven_n &_o earth_n &_o all_o the_o world_n can_v bear_v witness_n of_o my_o iniquity_n but_o if_o i_o have_v not_o sin_v unto_o who_o shall_v thou_o have_v be_v merciful_a how_o will_v thou_o have_v discharge_v thyself_o of_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v so_o long_o ago_o announce_v by_o thy_o prophet_n and_o when_o as_o thou_o shall_v come_v to_o sit_v upon_o the_o eternal_a throne_n of_o thy_o justice_n who_o be_v he_o that_o will_v not_o be_v afeard_a of_o thou_o yea_o although_o we_o be_v even_o all_o rightuous_a howbeit_o to_o the_o end_n that_o thy_o greatness_n may_v be_v know_v we_o must_v when_o we_o shall_v be_v assign_v a_o day_n to_o come_v before_o thou_o humble_o fall_v down_o upon_o our_o face_n before_o thy_o majesty_n and_o cry_v out_o and_o say_v most_o merciful_a lord_n we_o will_v not_o stand_v in_o defence_n before_o thou_o because_o our_o fault_n be_v manifest_o know_v but_o lo_o our_o grace_n and_o pardon_n be_v in_o thy_o hand_n for_o thou_o thyself_o have_v grant_v it_o we_o behold_v a_o token_n of_o thy_o own_o blood_n seal_v in_o our_o image_n which_o for_o our_o redemption_n be_v imprint_v in_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o flesh_n 5_o do_v thou_o thyself_o my_o god_n attend_v and_o look_v that_o when_o i_o shall_v come_v before_o thou_o that_o i_o will_v make_v a_o rampart_n of_o my_o innocency_n and_o that_o i_o be_o so_o void_a of_o understanding_n as_o that_o i_o will_v justify_v myself_o in_o thy_o presence_n alas_o o_o lord_n i_o right_o well_o know_v that_o i_o be_v not_o yet_o bear_v and_o that_o i_o be_v also_o nothing_o but_o sin_n my_o mother_n likewise_o think_v to_o be_v deliver_v of_o a_o child_n and_o be_v bring_v abed_o of_o sin_n but_o it_o have_v be_v a_o great_a deal_n better_o for_o she_o that_o she_o have_v be_v deliver_v before_o her_o time_n of_o such_o monstrous_a fruit_n which_o shame_v the_o tree_n that_o bear_v it_o and_o the_o earth_n that_o nurse_v it_o and_o heaven_n that_o ripen_v it_o i_o be_v nurse_v of_o sin_n within_o my_o mother_n womb_n and_o suck_v her_o milk_n and_o behold_v it_o be_v so_o grow_v up_o with_o i_o as_o that_o it_o shadow_v my_o head_n and_o blind_v my_o eye_n 6_o but_o when_o i_o see_v the_o eye_n of_o my_o body_n so_o seel_a up_o with_o sin_n that_o be_v about_o i_o i_o then_o open_a the_o eye_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o begin_v to_o see_v a_o far_o off_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o infallible_a truth_n and_o acknowledge_v thy_o marvelous_a secret_a wisdom_n which_o thou_o have_v manifest_v unto_o i_o and_o then_o my_o soul_n forsake_v the_o impurite_n of_o my_o body_n lift_v herself_o up_o unto_o heaven_n and_o pierce_v through_o the_o incredible_a brightness_n thereof_o and_o cast_v her_o eye_n upon_o the_o book_n of_o eternity_n she_o therein_o read_v the_o draught_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n which_o thou_o be_v to_o make_v with_o man_n and_o then_o return_v into_o her_o miserable_a body_n she_o fill_v herself_o with_o hope_n and_o joy_n and_o promise_v unto_o herself_o assure_a victory_n over_o her_o sin_n 7_o for_o she_o have_v learn_v in_o heaven_n that_o thou_o will_v take_v into_o thy_o hand_n the_o sprinkle_v of_o sweet_a smell_a hyssop_n and_o sprinkle_v upon_o i_o clean_o and_o purify_a water_n thou_o shall_v wash_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v become_v white_a than_o snow_n and_o none_o shall_v see_v upon_o i_o no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o very_a trace_n and_o step_n of_o sin_n but_o o_o lord_n what_o lees_n shall_v that_o be_v that_o shall_v be_v make_v of_o the_o ash_n of_o my_o sin_n consume_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o thy_o love_n with_o the_o water_n of_o the_o tear_n which_o my_o repentance_n shall_v distil_v from_o my_o heart_n and_o in_o the_o sun_n of_o thy_o grace_n wipe_v away_o our_o tear_n and_o cause_v a_o spiritual_a rejoice_v to_o grow_v in_o we_o and_o in_o the_o end_n make_v we_o white_a with_o the_o purity_n and_o brightness_n of_o righteousness_n that_o we_o may_v one_o day_n shine_v far_o more_o excellent_o than_o the_o star_n of_o the_o firmament_n 8_o and_o then_o shall_v we_o hear_v nothing_o but_o the_o pleasant_a sound_n of_o the_o trumpet_n of_o salvation_n which_o shall_v deliver_v out_o grace_n and_o mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o that_o will_v receive_v the_o same_o then_o shall_v we_o see_v the_o rot_a and_o consume_v bone_n rise_v again_o and_o take_v their_o fleshy_a body_n upon_o they_o to_o partake_v that_o universal_a joy_n whereunto_o thou_o have_v call_v the_o whole_a world_n 9_o now_o to_o the_o end_n i_o may_v then_o appear_v so_o honourable_o apparel_v before_o thou_o as_o such_o a_o honourable_a magnificence_n be_v worthy_a of_o i_o beseech_v thou_o my_o god_n to_o cast_v down_o all_o my_o sin_n under_o thy_o foot_n and_o bury_v they_o all_o in_o the_o midst_n &_o centre_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o no_o eye_n may_v be_v able_a to_o pierce_v through_o to_o see_v they_o and_o separate_v i_o for_o ever_o from_o my_o iniquity_n which_o at_o this_o present_a i_o repudiate_v and_o do_v swear_v a_o irreconciliable_a divorce_n between_o i_o and_o they_o 10_o thou_o see_v here_o my_o soul_n what_o a_o offer_n i_o make_v unto_o thou_o and_o therefore_o make_v thyself_o pure_a and_o neat_a renew_v in_o my_o heart_n a_o new_a spirit_n which_o will_v conceive_v nothing_o but_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n establish_v therein_o a_o house_n for_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o the_o end_n i_o never_o hereafter_o either_o think_v breathe_v or_o utter_v forth_o any_o thing_n but_o the_o praise_n of_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o let_v thy_o will_v be_v always_o print_v in_o my_o mind_n and_o thy_o glory_n write_v upon_o my_o lip_n 11_o when_o thou_o have_v thus_o clothe_v and_o furnish_v i_o with_o piety_n and_o integrity_n i_o shall_v be_v then_o very_o assure_v that_o nothing_o shall_v keep_v i_o from_o thy_o presence_n and_o then_o as_o the_o eagle_n natural_o look_v full_a upon_o the_o sun_n even_o so_o will_v i_o fix_v my_o sight_n and_o eye_n upon_o thy_o everlasting_a face_n and_o 〈◊〉_d thereby_o i_o shall_v see_v in_o thy_o wonderfuâ—…_n countenance_n all_o the_o perfection_n which_o i_o at_o this_o present_a be_o no_o way_n able_a to_o conceyve_v neither_o shall_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n ever_o dwell_v out_o of_o my_o hart_n for_o it_o be_v he_o that_o under_o the_o wing_n of_o a_o zealous_a love_n shall_v carry_v i_o even_o into_o thy_o arm_n to_o associate_v i_o unto_o this_o heavenly_a joy_n 12_o make_v i_o therefore_o right_o to_o taste_v the_o sweet_a pleasure_n of_o this_o immortal_a life_n save_v i_o speedy_o
the_o more_o my_o voice_n cry_v unto_o thou_o the_o strong_a it_o be_v my_o courage_n increase_v more_o and_o my_o prayer_n betteâ—_n please_v i_o and_o therefore_o do_v i_o begin_v again_o daily_o to_o cry_v upon_o thou_o lord_n hear_v my_o prayer_n give_v ear_n unto_o my_o complaint_n for_o in_o pray_v to_o thou_o my_o god_n consist_v all_o my_o whole_a comfort_n it_o be_v my_o prayer_n o_o lord_n which_o coniur_v thy_o love_a kindness_n to_o purge_v my_o sin_n not_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o severity_n of_o the_o punishment_n but_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v grant_v unto_o we_o by_o which_o thou_o do_v abolish_v by_o thy_o sovereign_a and_o absolute_a power_n the_o remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n 2_o and_o therefore_o enter_v not_o o_o lord_n into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n ne_o yet_o leave_v he_o unto_o the_o rigour_n of_o thy_o law_n for_o no_o man_n live_v that_o shall_v appear_v before_o thou_o at_o thy_o judgement_n seat_n shall_v be_v justify_v no_o man_n shall_v escape_v this_o fearful_a condemnation_n the_o punishment_n whereof_o be_v not_o only_o cruel_a but_o immortal_o rigorous_a also_o alas_o o_o lord_n who_o can_v be_v save_v before_o thou_o it_o be_v thou_o that_o be_v offend_v it_o be_v thou_o that_o will_v accuse_v we_o it_o be_v thou_o that_o have_v see_v ouâ—_n iniquity_n and_o will_v attest_v they_o â—nd_v it_o be_v thou_o that_o shall_v judge_v us._n when_o the_o accuser_n shall_v be_v witness_n and_o the_o witness_n judge_n what_o shall_v become_v of_o the_o offendor_n what_o defence_n can_v he_o make_v to_o justify_v himself_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o will_v not_o â—…rrie_v until_o this_o blow_n light_n upon_o i_o i_o will_v defend_v i_o with_o â—…y_a favour_n and_o grace_n to_o oppose_v it_o unto_o thy_o justice_n and_o thy_o grace_n be_v obtain_v by_o the_o acknowleding_n and_o confess_v of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o humble_v and_o submit_v of_o our_o mind_n loe_o i_o here_o cast_v down_o myself_o prostrate_a before_o thou_o and_o lay_v open_a my_o sin_n and_o therefore_o i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o 3_o my_o sin_n my_o god_n the_o capital_a enemy_n unto_o my_o soul_n have_v so_o terrify_v i_o and_o cast_v i_o down_o as_o that_o i_o now_o lie_v crawl_v upon_o the_o ground_n dare_v not_o once_o to_o look_v up_o unto_o heaven_n for_o so_o soon_o as_o i_o lift_v up_o my_o eye_n i_o see_v the_o light_n which_o shine_v upon_o i_o discover_v on_o the_o day_n a_o great_a many_o of_o sin_n which_o accuse_v my_o conscience_n and_o then_o i_o feel_v forthwith_o shame_n take_v hold_v on_o my_o guilty_a face_n and_o to_o make_v i_o cast_v down_o my_o countenance_n unto_o the_o ground_n a_o countenance_n unworthy_a to_o behold_v the_o heaven_n the_o master_n whereof_o she_o have_v so_o grievous_o offend_v too_o too_o cowardly_a a_o face_n to_o cast_v the_o eye_n thereof_o upon_o such_o place_n which_o have_v so_o many_o thunderbolt_n prepare_v to_o root_n out_o the_o guilty_a 4_o my_o spirit_n therefore_o have_v lead_v i_o into_o dark_a place_n and_o bury_v i_o as_o a_o dead_a man_n in_o the_o cranuy_v of_o obscurity_n my_o soul_n be_v make_v very_o sad_a in_o i_o and_o my_o hart_n stir_v itself_o like_a unto_o one_o walk_v with_o his_o nose_n lift_v up_o into_o the_o weather_n who_o through_o his_o retchlesnesse_n fall_v into_o the_o boâ—rome_n of_o a_o well_o have_v forthwith_o thereby_o be_v amaze_v be_v incontinent_a void_a of_o judgement_n fall_v out_o with_o himself_o and_o torment_v himself_o until_o such_o time_n as_o be_v come_v again_o to_o his_o wit_n he_o know_v both_o the_o place_n wherein_o he_o be_v and_o understand_v the_o manner_n how_o he_o fall_v in_o and_o then_o begin_v by_o little_a and_o little_a to_o get_v up_o again_o unto_o the_o top_n thereof_o and_o yet_o be_v scarslie_o able_a to_o note_v and_o mark_v the_o place_n whence_o he_o so_o easy_o fall_v 5_o and_o so_o have_v call_v to_o mind_n as_o far_o as_o i_o possible_o can_v the_o memory_n of_o thing_n past_a have_v set_v before_o i_o in_o a_o deep_a meditation_n the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n and_o have_v exact_o consider_v the_o perfection_n thereof_o yea_o and_o remember_v the_o estate_n wherein_o thou_o have_v create_v we_o and_o beside_o set_v before_o i_o he_o by_o who_o i_o feel_v myself_o now_o as_o it_o be_v oppress_v under_o the_o destruction_n of_o sin_n i_o curse_v in_o myself_o the_o hour_n wherein_o my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o i_o abhor_v the_o day_n which_o first_o open_v unto_o i_o my_o eye_n lid_n whereby_o i_o may_v see_v heaven_n and_o earth_n witness_n of_o my_o infirmity_n and_o in_o the_o end_n find_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n that_o in_o this_o distress_n may_v comfort_v and_o help_v i_o i_o at_o last_o address_v myself_o unto_o thy_o most_o excellent_a majesty_n 6_o i_o fall_v on_o both_o my_o knee_n before_o thou_o i_o stretch_v out_o my_o arm_n and_o hand_n unto_o thou_o and_o my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o thy_o grace_n wait_v with_o a_o great_a desire_n for_o the_o same_o as_o the_o chap_a ground_n through_o heat_n look_v for_o a_o gracious_a and_o sweet_a shower_n in_o the_o hot_a day_n of_o summer_n 7_o make_v haste_n therefore_o unto_o i_o o_o my_o god_n for_o i_o be_o already_o out_o of_o breath_n for_o lo_o my_o heart_n faint_v and_o i_o be_o at_o the_o point_n to_o swoon_v will_v thou_o stay_v until_o i_o be_v dead_a i_o be_o already_o so_o if_o thou_o make_v noâ—_n haste_n for_o my_o sense_n do_v by_o little_a and_o â—…tle_o fail_v i_o my_o soul_n glide_v gentle_o out_o of_o i_o leave_v my_o body_n without_o move_v and_o i_o be_o like_a unto_o he_o who_o let_v his_o foot_n bleed_v in_o the_o water_n lose_v his_o life_n with_o his_o blood_n without_o feel_v the_o occasion_n or_o cause_n of_o his_o death_n 8_o if_o thou_o o_o lord_n hold_v thyself_o aloof_o from_o i_o and_o turn_v thy_o face_n â—…ay_o i_o shall_v become_v like_a unto_o those_o that_o go_v down_o unto_o the_o bottom_n of_o hell_n â—…le_a death_n will_v make_v my_o face_n look_v wanâ—…_n and_o my_o feeling_n to_o sleep_v â—ay_v a_o worse_a thing_n than_o this_o will_v betide_v i_o my_o god_n for_o spiritual_a death_n will_v kill_v my_o soul_n make_v it_o horrible_o a_o fear_a and_o take_v from_o she_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o singular_a goodness_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o grace_n which_o shine_v in_o thy_o miracle_n as_o a_o bright_a shine_a star_n in_o a_o dark_a night_n 9_o make_v i_o therefore_o o_o lord_n in_o thy_o good_a time_n to_o understand_v and_o feel_v the_o effect_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o when_o the_o sun_n rise_v in_o the_o morning_n upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n let_v then_o thy_o love_a kindness_n rise_v upon_o i_o for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o my_o ignorance_n and_o lead_v i_o in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o will_n but_o let_v it_o not_o deal_v with_o i_o o_o lord_n as_o the_o sun_n do_v who_o at_o his_o fall_n plunge_v himself_o into_o the_o sea_n keep_v away_o his_o light_n for_o a_o time_n from_o poor_a wretched_a and_o distress_a man_n but_o let_v thy_o favour_n and_o grace_n continual_o assist_v and_o defend_v i_o and_o never_o depart_v more_o from_o i_o than_o my_o soul_n do_v from_o my_o body_n for_o thy_o mercy_n be_v far_o away_o more_o 〈…〉_o of_o my_o soul_n theâ—_n my_o soul_n be_v 〈◊〉_d lâ—fe_n of_o my_o body_n 10_o and_o therefore_o let_v 〈…〉_o never_o forsake_v i_o but_o let_v 〈◊〉_d â—ight_n direct_v my_o footstep_n always_o in_o thy_o way_n and_o lead_v i_o continual_o in_o the_o way_n which_o must_v bring_v i_o unto_o thou_o for_o my_o spirit_n which_o have_v run_v itself_o through_o the_o strange_a â—…ches_n of_o this_o world_n and_o stray_v into_o the_o broad_a and_o thick_a bush_n thereof_o can_v never_o find_v out_o her_o tract_n again_o but_o rush_v out_o at_o all_o adventure_n and_o lose_v both_o her_o path_n and_o also_o her_o pain_n go_v always_o back_o from_o the_o abide_a place_n whither_o she_o be_v deteâ—…ned_v to_o go_v but_o ay_o my_o god_n do_v always_o attend_v thy_o aid_n for_o it_o be_v from_o above_o that_o i_o look_v for_o help_v 11_o i_o be_o a_o captive_a in_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o most_o cruel_a enemy_n of_o my_o life_n and_o therefore_o i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o make_v haste_n to_o deliver_v i_o i_o fly_v unto_o thou_o for_o refuge_n receive_v i_o into_o thy_o protection_n teach_v i_o what_o thou_o will_v have_v i_o to_o do_v for_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n who_o alone_o i_o be_o resolve_v now_o to_o serve_v and_o now_o away_o away_o from_o i_o
deceitful_a pleasure_n which_o heretofore_o have_v bewitch_v any_o poor_a soul_n and_o poison_a my_o spirit_n thou_o have_v with_o thy_o sweet_a delight_n feed_v i_o and_o make_v the_o wiâ—h_v a_o little_a baâ—…_n of_o honey_n to_o swallow_v a_o deadly_a potion_n which_o run_v through_o my_o member_n have_v so_o astonish_v and_o mortify_v i_o as_o that_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n between_o i_o and_o a_o dead_a man_n nay_o worse_o than_o that_o for_o it_o be_v not_o my_o body_n that_o be_v thus_o mortify_v but_o it_o be_v my_o soul_n wherein_o consist_v the_o principal_a matter_n both_o of_o this_o present_a life_n and_o also_o of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 12_o and_o therefore_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n must_v light_v upon_o i_o to_o rewarme_a and_o fetch_v again_o my_o die_a soul_n and_o take_v it_o by_o the_o hand_n to_o quicken_v and_o set_v it_o in_o a_o safe_a place_n imprint_v therein_o the_o image_n of_o thy_o rightuousnesse_n to_o serve_v she_o as_o a_o safeguard_n against_o all_o tentation_n which_o besiege_v she_o on_o every_o side_n and_o threaten_v her_o destruction_n 13_o thou_o shall_v come_v therefore_o and_o at_o thy_o come_n shall_v draw_v back_o my_o soul_n from_o tribulation_n and_o in_o show_v of_o i_o mercy_n shall_v destroy_v all_o those_o that_o have_v conjure_v against_o i_o and_o then_o shall_v my_o sorrow_n have_v a_o end_n and_o they_o shall_v begin_v and_o the_o beginning_n of_o their_o sorrow_n shall_v never_o câ—…se_v but_o as_o the_o stream_n come_v out_o of_o the_o spring_n head_n do_v still_o grow_v large_a and_o large_a until_o such_o time_n as_o they_o enter_v into_o the_o deep_a sea_n where_o be_v neither_o brink_n nor_o bottom_n even_o so_o shall_v their_o misery_n day_n by_o day_n increase_v and_o in_o the_o end_n will_v heap_v upon_o they_o extreme_a dolour_n and_o infinite_a distress_n 14_o and_o so_o shall_v all_o they_o perish_v which_o shall_v vex_v my_o soul_n for_o i_o o_o god_n 〈◊〉_d thy_o faithful_a servant_n who_o thou_o have_v remember_v and_o will_v remember_v all_o those_o who_o in_o disdain_n of_o my_o lord_n have_v thus_o shameless_o trouble_v i_o they_o laugh_v at_o my_o misery_n but_o now_o behold_v the_o season_n wherein_o they_o shall_v bewail_v they_o thy_o vengeance_n begin_v to_o wax_v hot_a against_o they_o and_o a_o man_n shall_v see_v they_o fall_v like_a unto_o the_o leaf_n of_o tree_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o winter_n o_o god_n what_o glory_n shall_v i_o render_v unto_o thy_o name_n and_o at_o what_o end_n shall_v i_o begin_v to_o set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n shall_v i_o publish_v thy_o goodness_n in_o create_v so_o many_o wonderful_a work_n which_o be_v under_o the_o sun_n thy_o wisdom_n in_o the_o conserve_n of_o they_o shall_v i_o preach_v abroad_o thy_o justice_n in_o the_o condemnation_n and_o vengeance_n of_o the_o pride_n of_o the_o angel_n &_o the_o disobedience_n of_o man_n shall_v i_o sing_v forth_o thy_o mercy_n in_o the_o redeem_n of_o those_o who_o by_o transgress_v thy_o law_n have_v cast_v themselves_o down_o headlong_o into_o the_o bondage_n of_o eternal_a death_n unto_o what_o part_n of_o thy_o praise_n may_v the_o sound_n &_o tune_n of_o my_o voice_n attain_v &_o reach_v yea_o &_o put_v the_o case_n that_o my_o voice_n be_v sufficient_a thus_o to_o do_v where_o be_v the_o ear_n that_o be_v able_a to_o receive_v they_o i_o want_v all_o thing_n o_o lord_n for_o the_o take_n in_o hand_n of_o this_o enterprise_n save_v courage_n &_o will_n which_o be_v full_a of_o fervent_a affection_n cry_v out_o as_o much_o as_o iâ—_n possible_a unto_o thou_o and_o therefore_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o aid_v their_o weak_a endeavour_n and_o see_v that_o the_o tear_n of_o my_o repentance_n have_v wash_v away_o the_o filthiness_n of_o my_o sin_n wherewith_o my_o spirit_n be_v great_o charge_v &_o burden_v geve_v unto_o it_o now_o the_o wing_n of_o faith_n &_o hope_n that_o may_v swift_o carry_v the_o same_o into_o thy_o arm_n to_o reunite_v itself_o unto_o her_o first_o original_a be_v without_o have_v any_o other_o thought_n but_o such_o as_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n a_o meditation_n upon_o the_o seven_o psalm_n of_o the_o consolation_n of_o david_n 1594._o a_o meditation_n upon_o the_o seven_o psalm_n of_o the_o consolation_n of_o david_n the_o lord_n be_v my_o light_n etc._n etc._n psalm_n 26._o after_o i_o have_v layeâ—_n in_o soâ—…_n minâ—_n 〈◊〉_d in_o â—y_a tear_n &_o sigh_v a_o thousand_o time_n with_o sorrow_n in_o the_o â—eckning_a 〈◊〉_d of_o my_o sin_n i_o think_v o_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d i_o hâ—…_n apprise_v thy_o wâ—…th_n and_o thereby_o forthwith_o to_o have_v end_v my_o miâ—…eâ—_n 〈◊〉_d alas_o as_o i_o look_v unto_o the_o world_n and_o think_v with_o a_o innocent_a life_n â—o_o converse_v among_o man_n i_o see_v their_o 〈◊〉_d turn_v upon_o i_o and_o all_o their_o purpose_n &_o drift_n direct_v to_o dâ—â—e_a 〈◊〉_d â—o_o 〈◊〉_d stand_v in_o doubt_n whether_o i_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o â—…ee_n or_o no_o and_o whether_o thou_o be_v satisfy_v with_o this_o my_o repentance_n but_o in_o turn_v my_o eye_n every_o way_n i_o perceive_v that_o this_o affliction_n be_v common_a to_o i_o and_o to_o all_o honest_a and_o good_a man_n by_o the_o part_n that_o i_o see_v play_v they_o on_o every_o side_n and_o how_o their_o constancy_n be_v always_o in_o danger_n and_o contrariwise_o to_o see_v how_o the_o wicked_a easy_o regorge_v pleasure_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o benefit_n make_v i_o confound_v and_o astonish_v for_o on_o the_o one_o 〈◊〉_d i_o caâ—…_n to_o mind_n that_o thou_o be_v the_o great_a and_o mighty_a god_n of_o 〈◊〉_d who_o 〈◊〉_d see_v all_o â—hiâ—gs_n â—…weth_v the_o deeâ—…_n &_o â—ecrâ—…_n corâ—…_n and_o who_o 〈◊〉_d hand_n reach_v unto_o the_o far_a part_n of_o the_o world_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n i_o see_v those_o that_o lift_v up_o their_o head_n against_o thou_o and_o oppress_v thy_o poor_a and_o â—…noâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d prosper_v in_o thy_o â—ight_n and_o daily_a pride_n up_o themselves_o in_o the_o happâ—…â—ucâ—eâ—…_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d godlâ—neâ—_n i_o confess_v o_o lord_n that_o i_o stand_v like_o a_o block_n and_o as_o one_o be_v blindâ—…ed_v with_o this_o 〈◊〉_d be_o not_o able_a to_o pierce_v through_o these_o thick_a mist_n which_o thus_o environ_v 〈◊〉_d eye_n of_o my_o understanding_n â—uâ—_n in_o the_o end_n o_o father_n of_o light_n thou_o unseel_v my_o eyelid_n and_o enlighten_v i_o with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n have_v make_v i_o understand_v why_o thou_o so_o use_v they_o and_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o pain_n and_o care_n wherein_o i_o be_v have_v fill_v i_o with_o the_o assurance_n of_o my_o salvation_n and_o give_v i_o a_o most_o certain_a consolation_n &_o comfort_n so_o as_o i_o do_v not_o only_o at_o this_o present_a care_n for_o the_o thretning_n of_o threatner_n and_o disdain_v their_o insolency_n but_o be_v râ—mpard_v with_o wonderful_a constancy_n and_o great_a courage_n i_o offer_v myself_o unto_o the_o combat_n and_o cry_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n come_v who_o so_o ever_o will_v and_o dare_v for_o i_o now_o fear_v nothing_o for_o although_o god_n for_o a_o while_o exercise_v his_o faithful_a servant_n yet_o forsake_v he_o they_o not_o when_o they_o stand_v in_o need_n but_o in_o such_o sort_n compass_v their_o adversity_n with_o their_o force_n 〈◊〉_d that_o they_o become_v always_o conqueror_n in_o this_o fight_n and_o to_o say_v true_o so_o long_o as_o i_o be_o assure_v of_o his_o mercy_n what_o occasion_n can_v i_o have_v ever_o to_o fear_v 2_o he_o have_v now_o take_v my_o life_n into_o his_o protection_n and_o cover_v i_o all_o over_o with_o the_o wing_n of_o his_o power_n who_o can_v enforce_v he_o to_o set_v i_o ashore_o what_o shall_v i_o need_v to_o fear_v see_v that_o all_o the_o world_n fear_n and_o dread_v he_o which_o defend_v i_o his_o force_n be_v not_o the_o army_n of_o man_n but_o legion_n of_o angel_n his_o minister_n be_v not_o prince_n and_o captain_n but_o thunder_a lightning_n and_o storm_n his_o wrath_n be_v not_o blow_n and_o hurt_n but_o earthquake_n swallow_v up_o of_o city_n and_o drown_v of_o whole_a country_n thou_o have_v already_o o_o lord_n all_o these_o army_n and_o host_n in_o thy_o hand_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o thunder_v they_o against_o the_o proud_a boldness_n of_o the_o wicked_a that_o have_v conjure_v the_o ruin_n of_o good_a man_n but_o because_o my_o god_n thou_o hold_v back_o for_o 〈◊〉_d time_n the_o arm_n of_o thy_o divine_a vengeance_n comfort_v i_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n with_o a_o sure_a hope_n that_o thou_o will_v never_o forsake_v i_o and_o i_o think_v that_o thou_o say_v continual_o unto_o i_o tarry_v a_o little_a for_o the_o time_n
the_o same_o daily_a unto_o thou_o for_o a_o offering_n under_o the_o holy_a veil_n of_o thy_o most_o holy_a word_n 9_o for_o see_v o_o lord_n thou_o have_v mortrize_v i_o within_o thy_o holy_a tabernacle_n show_v i_o the_o holy_a mystery_n of_o thy_o divinity_n that_o in_o the_o hard_a time_n of_o my_o adversity_n thou_o have_v gather_v hide_v and_o draw_v i_o under_o thy_o altar_n and_o yet_o not_o content_a with_o that_o have_v make_v i_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a of_o holy_a and_o bottom_n of_o thy_o sanctuary_n where_o thou_o be_v wâ—…_n to_o reveal_v the_o great_a secret_n of_o thy_o will_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v so_o well_o conceive_v they_o as_o that_o i_o may_v cause_v thy_o faithful_a servant_n faithful_o to_o understand_v they_o 10_o for_o since_o thou_o have_v advaâ—…ced_v i_o into_o so_o eminent_a and_o high_a a_o place_n as_o one_o set_v upon_o a_o â—ye_z rock_n to_o be_v see_v of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o honour_v above_o all_o my_o enemy_n let_v the_o foundation_n of_o my_o faith_n be_v as_o firm_a as_o any_o stone_n and_o the_o grace_n which_o thou_o shall_v bestow_v upon_o i_o to_o be_v a_o testimony_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n make_v i_o worthy_a and_o capable_a of_o the_o benefit_n which_o it_o shall_v please_v thou_o to_o vouchsafe_v i_o 11_o as_o for_o myself_o o_o lord_n i_o will_v take_v pain_n reverentlie_o to_o use_v the_o ministry_n which_o thou_o have_v commit_v unto_o i_o thou_o know_v how_o i_o have_v carry_v myself_o therein_o i_o have_v turn_v myself_o every_o way_n to_o reknowledge_v that_o which_o may_v best_o like_o thou_o i_o have_v most_o willing_o offer_v unto_o thou_o calf_n and_o sheep_n in_o sacrifice_n i_o have_v willing_o hathe_v thy_o altar_n with_o blood_n but_o that_o be_v too_o too_o small_a a_o offer_n for_o thou_o i_o have_v o_o lord_n sacrifice_v my_o hart_n consecrate_v my_o affection_n vow_v my_o thought_n and_o have_v pluck_v they_o from_o the_o very_a bottom_n of_o my_o heart_n i_o have_v offer_v they_o unto_o thou_o with_o my_o voice_n whereby_o thou_o have_v understand_v whatsoever_o my_o soul_n have_v desire_v which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o please_v thou_o in_o all_o my_o action_n my_o cry_v out_o then_o have_v be_v my_o offering_n which_o thou_o do_v gracious_o accept_v open_v the_o heaven_n to_o gather_v they_o together_o and_o to_o receive_v they_o and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n i_o will_v all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n sing_v thy_o praise_n and_o recite_v a_o hymn_n of_o thy_o glory_n 12_o hear_v o_o merciful_a god_n my_o song_n and_o receive_v in_o good_a part_n the_o voice_n which_o testify_v thy_o goodness_n and_o publish_v thy_o mercy_n increase_v my_o strength_n and_o courage_n that_o i_o may_v strain_v my_o cry_n and_o spirit_n to_o thou_o and_o since_o thy_o mercy_n be_v never_o deaf_a unto_o those_o which_o sincere_o call_v upon_o thou_o incline_v the_o same_o to_o i_o for_o all_o sort_n of_o felicity_n follow_v she_o continual_o incline_v the_o same_o i_o say_v o_o lord_n for_o thou_o have_v promise_v it_o unto_o all_o those_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o 13_o how_o often_o have_v thou_o hear_v my_o heart_n i_o say_v my_o heart_n and_o not_o my_o mouth_n for_o i_o speak_v not_o unto_o thou_o but_o with_o my_o heart_n which_o cry_v out_o say_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n why_o have_v i_o seek_v thou_o so_o careful_o day_n and_o night_n both_o in_o peace_n and_o war_n in_o quietness_n and_o in_o trouble_n i_o have_v desire_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n but_o to_o see_v thy_o face_n i_o mean_v not_o o_o lord_n thy_o divine_a face_n wherein_o be_v imprint_v that_o fearful_a majesty_n which_o shine_v as_o the_o lightning_n which_o no_o man_n eye_n be_v able_a to_o abide_v to_o behold_v but_o that_o face_n at_o the_o least_o which_o be_v cover_v and_o courtayn_v with_o thy_o work_n which_o although_o no_o man_n be_v able_a to_o see_v but_o the_o very_o hinder_v part_n thereof_o and_o that_o very_a hardly_o also_o yet_o i_o think_v it_o to_o be_v most_o wonderful_a and_o make_v i_o beside_o myself_o as_o it_o be_v sith_o then_o o_o lord_n if_o thou_o be_v that_o increated_a word_n which_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n which_o do_v part_n of_o thy_o will_n and_o thy_o will_n a_o part_n of_o thyself_o do_v it_o not_o represent_v itself_o unto_o i_o as_o thy_o face_n for_o i_o to_o note_n &_o mark_v therein_o such_o a_o great_a number_n of_o beautiful_a and_o excellent_a lineament_n of_o divinity_n which_o shine_v most_o bright_o in_o every_o part_n thereof_o o_o lord_n i_o be_o in_o love_n with_o this_o rare_a beauty_n neither_o have_v i_o any_o other_o care_n &_o thought_n but_o that_o i_o may_v enjoy_v this_o thy_o presence_n which_o offer_v itself_o unto_o i_o in_o thy_o word_n as_o in_o a_o look_a glass_n of_o thy_o deity_n 14_o see_v than_o that_o thou_o see_v my_o holy_a and_o sincere_a love_n deprive_v i_o not_o then_o of_o this_o holy_a object_n which_o sanctifi_v and_o bless_v my_o cogitation_n and_o thought_n and_o although_o my_o sin_n which_o be_v most_o foul_a and_o filthy_a make_v thou_o to_o be_v displease_v with_o i_o yet_o i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o not_o to_o be_v angry_a with_o i_o neither_o turn_v thou_o away_o this_o thy_o fair_a and_o wonderful_a face_n from_o i_o for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v angry_a with_o none_o but_o with_o such_o as_o glory_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o stubborn_o persist_v in_o their_o iniquity_n but_o i_o thy_o servant_n my_o god_n humble_a myself_o before_o thou_o and_o do_v acknowledge_v most_o unworthy_a sinner_n that_o i_o be_o not_o once_o to_o dare_v appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n if_o thy_o love_a kindness_n do_v not_o bring_v i_o in_o unto_o thou_o and_o therefore_o thou_o be_v not_o to_o reject_v i_o for_o if_o thou_o shall_v thou_o must_v also_o therewith_o reject_v thy_o mercy_n whereunto_o i_o be_o couple_v and_o so_o fast_o link_v as_o that_o as_o it_o can_v be_v separate_v from_o thou_o so_o be_v it_o also_o now_o fast_o link_v unto_o my_o repentance_n 15_o and_o therefore_o thou_o shall_v if_o it_o may_v so_o please_v thou_o dwell_v and_o remain_v with_o i_o and_o see_v it_o have_v like_v thou_o to_o allow_v i_o for_o thy_o servant_n and_o to_o thrust_v i_o into_o this_o combat_n thou_o be_v not_o to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v i_o in_o it_o for_o if_o thou_o shall_v my_o destruction_n will_v turn_v to_o thy_o shame_n where_o on_o the_o other_o side_n my_o victory_n will_v turn_v to_o thy_o glory_n and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o help_v i_o evermore_o for_o as_o my_o infirmity_n strive_v common_o against_o i_o so_o also_o have_v i_o need_v to_o have_v continual_a help_n on_o every_o side_n of_o i_o for_o if_o thou_o keep_v thyself_o never_o so_o little_a awhile_o from_o i_o my_o soul_n will_v even_o vanish_v away_o and_o so_o will_v also_o my_o body_n if_o my_o soul_n be_v once_o go_v for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v far_o away_o more_o the_o soul_n of_o my_o soul_n than_o my_o soul_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o my_o body_n i_o right_o well_o know_v that_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n have_v a_o most_o unworthy_a dwell_v place_n in_o i_o but_o yet_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o disdain_v not_o to_o come_v into_o it_o for_o where_o thou_o once_o enterest_n all_o magnificence_n abound_v and_o there_o be_v always_o honour_v sufficient_a where_o thou_o be_v and_o beside_o o_o lord_n thou_o receyve_v no_o honour_n by_o come_v to_o visit_v i_o but_o i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n be_o honour_v by_o thy_o presence_n why_o shall_v thou_o leave_v the_o glorious_a bright_a heaven_n and_o bright_a shine_a star_n and_o to_o come_v down_o here_o below_o to_o seek_v for_o nothing_o that_o can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v honourable_a but_o it_o be_v as_o i_o think_v because_o thou_o will_v have_v thy_o angel_n know_v and_o understand_v that_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o pride_n up_o themselves_o in_o their_o magnificence_n see_v they_o be_v thy_o creature_n and_o that_o thou_o can_v make_v the_o most_o vile_a enhabitant_n on_o the_o earth_n as_o honourable_a as_o any_o one_o of_o they_o this_o be_v it_o why_o thou_o come_v down_o from_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o have_v the_o like_a feel_n of_o our_o misery_n thou_o come_v to_o reestablish_v we_o in_o our_o ancient_a perfection_n and_o because_o that_o we_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v have_v deface_v the_o image_n of_o the_o deity_n which_o thou_o have_v imprint_v in_o we_o thou_o come_v to_o recharge_v and_o recover_v the_o liniament_n of_o our_o first_o nature_n half_o deface_v it_o be_v thou_o then_o who_o as_o thou_o be_v our_o
creator_n so_o also_o will_v be_v our_o redeemer_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v be_v our_o father_n so_o also_o will_v be_v our_o protector_n and_o defender_n and_o it_o be_v thou_o o_o lord_n who_o although_o the_o whole_a world_n have_v reject_v we_o yet_o have_v stretch_v out_o thy_o arm_n and_o gather_v we_o together_o under_o the_o wing_n of_o thy_o love_a kindness_n 16_o and_o so_o be_v it_o most_o meet_a for_o i_o know_v not_o whither_o else_o to_o go_v my_o father_n and_o my_o mother_n have_v forsake_v i_o i_o mean_v the_o father_n that_o beget_v i_o and_o my_o mother_n that_o tender_o nurse_v i_o and_o bring_v i_o up_o do_v abhor_v i_o when_o as_o they_o see_v i_o set_v my_o whole_a hart_n upon_o thou_o and_o leave_v the_o vanity_n of_o this_o world_n they_o never_o look_v on_o i_o but_o with_o grief_n and_o hold_v i_o but_o for_o a_o castaway_n my_o brethren_n make_n much_o of_o i_o turn_v into_o disdain_n the_o kind_n and_o sweet_a amity_n of_o my_o sister_n change_v into_o contempt_n and_o the_o gracious_a meeting_n of_o my_o dear_a friend_n be_v turn_v into_o mockery_n whither_o then_o must_v i_o fly_v if_o my_o dear_a friend_n entreat_v i_o after_o this_o sort_n what_o will_v my_o enemy_n do_v unto_o i_o who_o mouth_n be_v full_a of_o gall_n and_o their_o tong_n full_a of_o deadly_a poison_n who_o ordinary_a action_n and_o exercise_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o do_v of_o wrong_n and_o speak_v contumelious_o but_o even_o then_o when_o i_o be_o most_o give_v over_o than_o be_v thou_o near_o unto_o i_o embrase_v i_o most_o favourable_o and_o pour_v upon_o my_o head_n the_o treasure_n of_o thy_o mercy_n most_o large_o 17_o now_o see_v it_o have_v please_v thou_o thus_o to_o enlarge_v thy_o grace_n towards_o i_o that_o i_o may_v be_v conserve_v teach_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o how_o i_o may_v serve_v thou_o learn_v i_o what_o thy_o law_n be_v and_o how_o i_o must_v direct_v my_o step_n that_o i_o may_v continual_o walk_v a_o right_n in_o that_o narrow_a and_o thorny_a path_n which_o must_v conduct_v i_o unto_o the_o port_n of_o salvation_n for_o it_o be_v long_o sithence_o o_o lord_n that_o i_o leave_v that_o broad_a and_o easy_a way_n sow_v with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n and_o which_o bring_v all_o those_o that_o follow_v the_o same_o unto_o destruction_n &_o damnation_n show_v i_o therefore_o my_o god_n thy_o way_n for_o under_o such_o a_o guide_n i_o can_v never_o stray_v show_v it_o i_o o_o lord_n i_o say_v for_o if_o i_o go_v never_o so_o little_a out_o of_o it_o i_o be_o utter_o undo_v my_o enemy_n lie_v in_o wait_n to_o surprise_v i_o and_o to_o make_v i_o subject_a to_o dishonour_v i_o and_o so_o consequent_o thyself_o o_o lord_n because_o they_o know_v that_o i_o serve_v thou_o faithful_o 18_o deliver_v i_o not_o therefore_o into_o their_o hand_n that_o they_o may_v deal_v with_o i_o according_a to_o their_o heart_n desire_v for_o than_o be_v my_o honour_n at_o a_o end_n they_o have_v already_o make_v strong_a their_o part_n suggest_v a_o thousand_o accusation_n and_o frame_v a_o world_n of_o witness_n but_o their_o leasing_n have_v return_v upon_o their_o own_o head_n and_o bear_v witness_n against_o themselves_o for_o lie_v can_v be_v hide_v she_o be_v full_a of_o crack_n on_o every_o side_n &_o truth_n pierce_v it_o on_o every_o part_n for_o she_o be_v make_v of_o many_o odd_a piece_n which_o fall_v away_o one_o from_o another_o assoon_o as_o they_o be_v touch_v and_o in_o oppose_v herself_o unto_o innocence_n she_o melt_v away_o as_o snow_n against_o the_o sun_n 19_o but_o although_o they_o have_v i_o even_o as_o themselves_o will_v wish_v oppress_v with_o slander_n quell_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o their_o injury_n yet_o will_v i_o not_o for_o all_o that_o be_v discourage_v i_o have_v not_o o_o lord_n put_v my_o trust_n in_o the_o benefit_n and_o honour_n of_o this_o world_n for_o that_o be_v almost_o always_o the_o portion_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o reward_n of_o their_o unfaithfulnesse_n dissimulation_n and_o wicked_a deal_n this_o be_v the_o merchandise_n which_o most_o common_o be_v not_o buy_v but_o with_o this_o money_n my_o hope_n o_o lord_n be_v altogether_o in_o thou_o the_o world_n be_v not_o capable_a to_o be_v able_a to_o contain_v it_o the_o fruit_n of_o my_o labour_n grow_v not_o in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o die_a but_o that_o which_o i_o look_v to_o gather_v together_o o_o lord_n be_v in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n there_o it_o be_v that_o i_o hope_v to_o see_v my_o felicity_n nay_o rather_o thou_o my_o god_n other_o look_v for_o the_o fruit_n after_o the_o bud_a and_o bloom_a time_n but_o i_o o_o lord_n look_v for_o it_o after_o the_o fall_n of_o the_o leaf_n for_o after_o the_o leaf_n of_o the_o body_n shall_v be_v fall_v i_o hope_v and_o trust_v that_o my_o soul_n shall_v bud_v in_o new_a fruit_n &_o be_v clothe_v again_o with_o the_o everlasting_a verdure_n of_o immortality_n for_o ever_o 20_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n have_v patience_n and_o carry_v thyself_o manlike_o redouble_v thy_o courage_n valiant_o and_o attend_v until_o my_o god_n come_v unto_o thou_o be_v not_o astonish_v or_o afeard_a to_o see_v the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a neither_o be_v thou_o amaze_v to_o see_v they_o oppress_v the_o godly_a but_o stand_v to_o it_o to_o the_o end_n and_o when_o thou_o see_v o_o lord_n that_o i_o be_o not_o of_o myself_o strong_a enough_o assist_v i_o and_o lend_v i_o thy_o shoulder_n for_o fear_v the_o affliction_n of_o the_o wicked_a cause_n i_o to_o depart_v from_o my_o stand_n where_o thou_o have_v place_v i_o second_o my_o ferventness_n and_o zeal_n that_o have_v courageous_o seek_v at_o the_o place_n where_o 〈◊〉_d enemy_n assault_v i_o i_o 〈…〉_o fouâ—d_v at_o the_o gate_n when_o thou_o 〈…〉_o it_o to_o enter_v with_o thou_o in_o triumph_n 〈◊〉_d at_o thy_o foot_n when_o as_o thou_o shalâ—_n judge_n bâ—th_v the_o quick_a &_o the_o dead_a then_o shall_v we_o see_v what_o a_o great_a change_n there_o be_v between_o our_o life_n and_o they_o and_o what_o payment_n tarry_v for_o they_o they_o have_v have_v their_o felicity_n in_o this_o world_n therefore_o then_o shall_v it_o be_v say_v unto_o they_o stand_v aside_o for_o you_o owe_v the_o rest_n and_o consider_v that_o you_o shall_v render_v a_o account_n of_o those_o benefit_n which_o be_v give_v you_o to_o keep_v and_o be_v amerce_v for_o your_o abuse_n of_o they_o your_o habitation_n be_v prepare_v for_o you_o as_o you_o deserve_v depart_v into_o everlasting_a pain_n and_o torment_n you_o have_v be_v many_o time_n tell_v of_o the_o rigour_n thereof_o yet_o have_v you_o not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o very_o little_o turn_v away_o from_o your_o curse_a life_n &_o therefore_o shall_v you_o now_o feel_v it_o see_v you_o will_v not_o as_o then_o any_o whit_n fear_v it_o and_o as_o for_o those_o o_o lord_n which_o have_v be_v patient_a for_o thy_o name_n sake_n and_o suffer_v for_o thy_o honour_n the_o rage_n of_o the_o wicked_a thou_o shall_v say_v unto_o the_o 〈◊〉_d come_v you_o bless_a child_n of_o my_o father_n enter_v into_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o glory_n that_o you_o may_v judge_v with_o he_o both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a comfort_v thyself_o now_o therefore_o my_o soul_n with_o this_o expectation_n and_o hope_n &_o trust_v in_o god_n even_o in_o the_o almighty_a and_o most_o merciful_a god_n who_o never_o forsake_v the_o just_a in_o adversity_n nor_o stop_v his_o care_n against_o the_o oppress_a innocent_a i_o will_v at_o all_o time_n bless_v the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n psalm_n 34._o 1_o bless_a be_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n which_o have_v comfort_v i_o in_o misery_n &_o bless_a be_v he_o for_o ever_o that_o have_v holpen_v i_o 〈◊〉_d my_o affliction_n all_o thing_n have_v their_o time_n and_o all_o man_n action_n be_v distribute_v by_o time_n and_o season_n change_n serve_v for_o rest_n and_o rest_n for_o the_o refresh_a of_o the_o ordinary_a labour_n of_o the_o live_n neither_o can_v any_o thing_n continue_v without_o rest_n in_o any_o occupation_n and_o trade_n nevertheless_o herein_o this_o rule_n fail_v that_o be_v i_o do_v bless_v and_o for_o ever_o will_v bless_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n at_o the_o sun_n rise_v i_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n and_o at_o his_o go_v down_o i_o will_v praise_v the_o same_o at_o that_o will_v i_o begin_v both_o month_n and_o year_n and_o at_o that_o also_o will_v i_o end_v they_o o_o eternity_n i_o have_v no_o feel_n of_o thou_o in_o this_o world_n but_o in_o this_o my_o will_n to_o praise_v and_o glorify_v my_o god_n for_o ever_o my_o body_n melt_v away_o with_o
age_n and_o my_o force_n vanish_v and_o decay_v but_o my_o soul_n which_o stout_o stand_v against_o human_a corruption_n do_v not_o only_o continue_v but_o also_o daily_o increase_v in_o this_o holy_a affection_n for_o if_o i_o think_v to_o take_v my_o rest_n my_o heart_n stir_v my_o thought_n and_o if_o i_o think_v to_o stop_v my_o mouth_n my_o soul_n be_v ready_a to_o break_v out_o between_o my_o lip_n and_o forcible_o frame_v my_o voice_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o my_o god_n my_o soul_n who_o make_v thou_o so_o eager_a to_o praise_v thy_o god_n thou_o know_v right_a well_o and_o i_o also_o see_v it_o very_o well_o that_o thou_o have_v have_v thy_o be_v from_o he_o and_o look_v by_o he_o to_o be_v glorify_v what_o usury_n make_v thou_o with_o he_o thou_o give_v unto_o he_o a_o parcel_n of_o his_o praise_n and_o by_o this_o mean_v thou_o look_v that_o he_o shall_v associate_v thou_o with_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o glory_n for_o from_o he_o alone_o thou_o must_v hope_v to_o have_v some_o honour_n the_o heaven_n shall_v pass_v and_o wear_v away_o like_o a_o old_a garment_n and_o be_v change_v as_o man_n change_v a_o cover_n but_o god_n shall_v continue_v still_o triumph_v over_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o world_n the_o peaceable_a and_o meek_a people_n shall_v sit_v by_o he_o and_o hear_v the_o triumphant_a hymn_n which_o shall_v be_v song_n in_o his_o victory_n and_o conquest_n and_o all_o full_a of_o melody_n and_o rejoice_v shall_v join_v their_o voice_n unto_o the_o trumpet_n of_o the_o angel_n 2_o let_v we_o begin_v therefore_o betimes_o to_o learn_v to_o sing_v the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n magnify_v he_o and_o exalt_v his_o name_n as_o high_a as_o our_o voice_n will_v serve_v we_o let_v we_o strain_v out_o our_o cry_n to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v ascend_v as_o high_a at_o the_o least_o as_o we_o be_v able_a to_o see_v so_o as_o the_o air_n be_v fill_v with_o our_o song_n it_o may_v caâ—y_v they_o upon_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o wind_n unto_o the_o utter_a most_o part_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o end_n that_o every_o one_o may_v be_v awaken_v with_o the_o sound_n of_o our_o note_n and_o rejoice_v in_o hear_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n thus_o sound_v out_o who_o be_v the_o most_o faithful_a and_o most_o assure_a helper_n of_o all_o those_o which_o call_v upon_o he_o 3_o i_o have_v seek_v after_o he_o and_o he_o forthwith_o have_v understand_v i_o i_o know_v not_o myself_o whither_o to_o go_v and_o after_o i_o have_v turn_v my_o eye_n on_o every_o side_n and_o be_v forsake_v of_o the_o world_n can_v see_v nothing_o which_o be_v able_a to_o help_v i_o i_o return_v into_o myself_o and_o pitiful_o behold_v myself_o bewail_v my_o calamity_n and_o all_o at_o once_o he_o give_v i_o courage_n and_o strength_n &_o make_v my_o heart_n to_o leap_v out_o of_o the_o gulf_n of_o heaviness_n and_o tribulation_n which_o have_v swallow_v i_o up_o say_v unto_o i_o trust_v in_o i_o for_o lo_o here_o i_o be_o then_o cry_v i_o out_o and_o say_v o_o lord_n where_o be_v thou_o make_v haste_n to_o help_v i_o quick_o and_o i_o have_v no_o soon_o speak_v but_o that_o his_o spirit_n descend_v into_o i_o and_o as_o a_o strong_a and_o mighty_a wind_n drive_v the_o cloud_n before_o be_v even_o so_o do_v it_o drive_v from_o round_a about_o i_o all_o manner_n of_o grief_n and_o affliction_n 4_o come_v therefore_o and_o run_v unto_o he_o come_v then_o for_o the_o way_n be_v easy_a and_o open_a on_o every_o side_n he_o show_v himself_o in_o all_o place_n and_o in_o what_o place_n soever_o we_o be_v he_o call_v we_o unto_o he_o he_o be_v so_o afeard_a of_o we_o that_o we_o will_v go_v astray_o as_o that_o he_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o carry_v a_o lamp_n before_o we_o to_o give_v light_n unto_o our_o foot_n he_o be_v also_o the_o father_n of_o light_n which_o more_o clear_o and_o pure_o light_v our_o soul_n then_o our_o body_n for_o the_o light_n which_o light_v our_o eye_n be_v to_o cause_v we_o to_o see_v that_o which_o we_o be_v either_o to_o follow_v or_o to_o eschew_v but_o this_o light_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o bounty_n enlighten_v our_o soul_n and_o of_o itself_o put_v far_o from_o we_o and_o drive_v away_o whatsoever_o may_v hurt_v and_o offend_v us._n come_v therefore_o and_o draw_v near_o thereunto_o for_o so_o long_o as_o it_o shine_v upon_o we_o you_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o go_v upright_o and_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o do_v you_o hurt_v your_o strength_n shall_v renew_v in_o you_o and_o nothing_o shall_v confound_v you_o for_o if_o your_o sâ—…les_n shall_v appear_v it_o shall_v disperse_v they_o and_o if_o your_o 〈◊〉_d come_v thither_o it_o will_v send_v they_o back_o and_o overthrow_v they_o 5_o will_v you_o see_v a_o most_o excellent_a proof_n of_o his_o aid_n and_o singular_a mercy_n behold_v then_o this_o poor_a and_o miserable_a caitiff_n who_o be_v hold_v to_o be_v a_o especial_a unhappy_a man_n yea_o such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v think_v to_o be_v a_o man_n without_o all_o hope_n of_o recovery_n the_o only_a comfort_n of_o all_o misery_n who_o have_v but_o a_o very_a little_a cry_v out_o unto_o god_n and_o he_o forthwith_o hear_v he_o and_o deliver_v he_o out_o of_o the_o misery_n wherein_o he_o be_v he_o have_v bring_v he_o to_o the_o port_n and_o settle_v he_o in_o a_o place_n of_o safety_n 6_o he_o send_v his_o angel_n to_o help_v his_o servant_n who_o compass_n they_o about_o as_o a_o most_o sure_a guard_n and_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o stir_v a_o foot_n from_o they_o before_o such_o time_n as_o they_o have_v rid_v they_o out_o of_o danger_n for_o as_o he_o himself_o be_v great_a so_o have_v he_o also_o mighty_a &_o strong_a minister_n and_o although_o he_o of_o himself_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o his_o greatness_n he_o execute_v his_o will_n by_o his_o creature_n govern_v the_o lesser_a by_o the_o mean_a the_o mean_a by_o the_o high_a and_o the_o high_a by_o himself_o 7_o taste_v thou_o and_o consider_v a_o little_a how_o kind_a and_o favourable_a his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n be_v and_o how_o bless_v he_o be_v that_o put_v his_o trust_n in_o he_o the_o swallow_n be_v very_o careful_a of_o her_o young_a one_o and_o yet_o she_o oftentimes_o leave_v they_o to_o cry_v by_o reason_n of_o hunger_n &_o sometime_o she_o give_v they_o the_o sour_a with_o the_o sweet_a but_o our_o god_n come_v at_o the_o first_o call_v nay_o at_o the_o first_o sign_n we_o make_v yea_o at_o our_o first_o wish_n &_o so_o soon_o as_o he_o see_v we_o thirst_v for_o his_o help_n he_o put_v his_o most_o sweet_a &_o delicate_a dug_n and_o breast_n of_o his_o bounty_n unto_o our_o mouth_n &_o stream_v the_o sweet_a milk_n of_o his_o grace_n into_o our_o lip_n which_o staunch_v &_o cool_v the_o thirstinesse_n of_o our_o infirmity_n &_o quench_v the_o heat_n which_o our_o sin_n as_o foul_a &_o filthy_a ulcer_n &_o sore_n have_v engender_v in_o our_o conscience_n 8_o and_o therefore_o see_v he_o be_v so_o good_a &_o gracious_a unto_o we_o and_o deni_v we_o nothing_o that_o we_o ask_v look_v somewhat_o unto_o yourselves_o i_o beseech_v you_o i_o speak_v unto_o you_o upon_o who_o he_o have_v bestow_v so_o many_o benefit_n who_o he_o have_v sanctify_v with_o his_o holy_a blessing_n and_o who_o he_o have_v set_v a_o part_n to_o be_v his_o elect_a and_o partaker_n of_o his_o love_n and_o beware_v you_o offend_v he_o not_o with_o your_o unthankfulness_n &_o thereby_o make_v you_o unwortthie_a of_o his_o benefit_n through_o distrust_n and_o incredulity_n of_o his_o beneficence_n for_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o want_v nothing_o in_o fear_v he_o they_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o they_o fear_v he_o with_o a_o fear_n that_o proceed_v of_o love_n not_o with_o a_o fear_n that_o he_o will_v do_v they_o some_o ill_n but_o with_o a_o fear_n not_o to_o offend_v he_o but_o rather_o with_o a_o fatherly_a reverence_n who_o be_v far_o ready_a to_o do_v we_o good_a than_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o demand_v of_o he_o for_o he_o know_v of_o himself_o what_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o we_o and_o prevent_v forthwith_o our_o desire_n if_o they_o be_v agreeable_a unto_o his_o will_n and_o enrich_v we_o when_o we_o be_v most_o poor_a and_o make_v we_o valiant_a when_o we_o be_v most_o weak_a 9_o and_o contrariwise_o the_o rich-man_n of_o the_o world_n who_o good_n he_o have_v not_o bless_v they_o i_o say_v be_v not_o worthy_a of_o their_o riches_n but_o starve_v with_o their_o abundance_n their_o good_n melt_v into_o poverty_n
a_o innocent_a life_n 6_o trust_v therefore_o in_o god_n o_o my_o soul_n &_o rejoice_v in_o his_o favour_n for_o i_o right_o well_o know_v that_o he_o be_v well_o please_v with_o his_o praise_n by_o my_o lip_n all_o my_o life_n long_o â—ill_v i_o praise_v he_o and_o declare_v and_o confess_v he_o to_o be_v the_o god_n of_o truth_n the_o god_n of_o justice_n god_n the_o tutor_n of_o the_o innocent_a god_n the_o father_n of_o salvation_n and_o god_n my_o only_a defence_n i_o will_v have_v my_o eye_n always_o fix_v on_o he_o and_o my_o face_n continual_o turn_v towards_o he_o for_o i_o have_v find_v no_o salvation_n but_o in_o he_o o_o my_o god_n who_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n reach_v out_o thy_o arm_n unto_o the_o afflict_a which_o have_v always_o receyve_v into_o thy_o protection_n the_o oppress_a and_o comforte_v the_o just_a unjust_o torment_v grant_v i_o o_o lord_n both_o comfort_n and_o courage_n to_o the_o end_n that_o i_o take_v my_o spirit_n unto_o i_o again_o which_o be_v half_a in_o a_o dead_a sleep_n through_o affliction_n may_v glorify_v thou_o with_o all_o my_o force_n and_o strangle_v by_o the_o strength_n of_o my_o voice_n the_o blasphemy_n of_o the_o wicked_a which_o go_v about_o to_o defame_v thy_o honour_n and_o not_o be_v able_a to_o reach_v thou_o rush_z and_o run_v upon_o the_o good_a and_o godly_a man_n that_o faithful_o serve_v thou_o all_o people_n harken_v and_o geve_v etc._n etc._n psalm_n 46._o 1_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o strange_a nation_n draw_v near_o you_o people_n that_o be_v far_o off_o &_o come_v you_o from_o all_o coast_n to_o hear_v that_o which_o you_o shall_v never_o hear_v elsewhere_o pass_v you_o the_o sea_n &_o mountain_n and_o let_v not_o any_o hardness_n of_o the_o way_n stop_v you_o for_o the_o prize_n of_o your_o navigation_n shall_v be_v great_a than_o he_o that_o sail_v from_o the_o east_n to_o the_o west_n lade_v with_o pearl_n and_o diamond_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o 〈◊〉_d sweâ—…ings_n shall_v be_v more_o precious_a than_o the_o trophy_n of_o those_o that_o conquer_v the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shore_n up_o your_o ear_n therefore_o &_o harken_v attentive_o unto_o that_o which_o i_o shall_v now_o say_v unto_o you_o o_o i_o will_v 〈◊〉_d god_n that_o you_o be_v all_o 〈…〉_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o your_o 〈…〉_o may_v strengthen_v your_o heâ—…_n 〈…〉_o conceive_v that_o which_o i_o will_v delâ—…_n 〈…〉_o to_o you_o 2_o come_v come_v all_o you_o that_o 〈…〉_o self_n the_o child_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o think_v to_o attribute_v your_o original_n be_v unto_o nothing_o but_o unto_o the_o earth_n and_o your_o be_v bear_v unto_o none_o but_o unto_o your_o father_n and_o suppose_v nothing_o to_o be_v more_o ancient_a here_o in_o this_o world_n than_o they_o and_o nothing_o great_a than_o yourselves_o in_o very_a deed_n you_o be_v the_o right_a child_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o you_o be_v as_o insensible_a as_o it_o be_v and_o of_o no_o more_o understanding_n than_o image_n make_v of_o clay_n and_o anneal_v in_o the_o furnace_n come_v and_o open_v your_o ear_n that_o i_o may_v open_v the_o spirit_n close_o up_o the_o eye_n of_o your_o body_n that_o i_o may_v make_v your_o soul_n so_o clear_o forsake_v this_o stepmother_n of_o earth_n that_o i_o may_v make_v you_o know_v your_o heavenly_a father_n come_v you_o therefore_o together_o both_o poor_a &_o rich_a for_o you_o be_v unworthy_a of_o the_o good_n that_o i_o mean_v large_o to_o bestow_v upon_o you_o 3_o come_v for_o i_o go_v about_o to_o discover_v &_o lay_v wide_a open_a unto_o you_o the_o treasure_n of_o eternal_a wisdom_n and_o in_o open_v my_o mouth_n be_v inspire_v with_o the_o grace_n of_o almighty_a god_n i_o mean_v to_o unfold_v unto_o you_o in_o my_o word_n his_o wonderful_a wisdom_n i_o have_v long_o hold_v my_o soul_n in_o a_o deep_a thought_n and_o after_o i_o have_v a_o great_a while_n dream_v i_o conceive_v in_o the_o end_n of_o a_o strange_a discourse_n of_o god_n wisdom_n by_o which_o i_o understand_v his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o folly_n misery_n &_o infirmity_n of_o mankind_n 4_o whereupon_o i_o be_v as_o it_o be_v beside_o myself_o about_o the_o wonder_v at_o his_o greatness_n &_o the_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o infirmity_n i_o be_v forthwith_o desirous_a to_o geve_v ear_n unto_o that_o which_o my_o spirit_n teach_v i_o and_o begin_v careful_o to_o consider_v of_o those_o thing_n which_o it_o covert_o show_v i_o &_o under_o a_o disguise_a manner_n the_o knowledge_n &_o the_o truth_n and_o after_o i_o have_v careful_o understand_v &_o examine_v the_o same_o i_o take_v my_o harp_n in_o my_o hand_n &_o according_a my_o voice_n unto_o the_o sweet_a tune_n of_o my_o harp_n i_o be_v ready_a to_o put_v abroad_o my_o conceit_n and_o to_o make_v my_o meditation_n to_o be_v hear_v unto_o all_o those_o that_o will_v hear_v they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n the_o author_n of_o so_o holy_a thought_n and_o wholesome_a instruction_n unto_o the_o favourable_a hearer_n of_o my_o discourse_n 5_o if_o thou_o will_v then_o know_v what_o i_o say_v within_o myself_o this_o i_o say_v what_o shall_v i_o fear_v in_o the_o hard_a time_n of_o my_o life_n why_o shall_v i_o fear_v when_o death_n shall_v come_v to_o lay_v hold_n on_o i_o and_o to_o cause_v i_o to_o get_v i_o out_o of_o this_o world_n alas_o death_n be_v a_o strange_a busibody_n i_o know_v not_o who_o shall_v not_o fear_v he_o see_v no_o man_n can_v keep_v himself_o from_o he_o how_o shall_v i_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v myself_o from_o his_o arrow_n what_o armour_n shall_v i_o put_v on_o against_o his_o pickax_n which_o overthrow_v and_o raze_v castle_n city_n kingdom_n and_o empire_n yea_o which_o threaten_v to_o bring_v the_o world_n to_o a_o end_n and_o who_o at_o last_o shall_v make_v a_o end_n of_o himself_o i_o shall_v need_v no_o kind_n of_o weapon_n but_o innocence_n that_o be_v able_a to_o be_v a_o steely_a &_o a_o assure_a buckler_n for_o i_o for_o if_o i_o take_v not_o good_a heed_n unto_o it_o that_o traitor_n sin_n who_o death_n have_v appoint_v will_v never_o be_v from_o my_o heel_n will_v lodge_v in_o my_o concupiscence_n and_o deliver_v i_o present_o at_o a_o assault_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o damnation_n 6_o o_o dear_a and_o wholesome_a innocence_n in_o thou_o alone_o rest_v all_o our_o assurance_n under_o thy_o faith_n we_o constant_o abide_v whatsoever_o shall_v come_v upon_o we_o and_o we_o believe_v that_o thou_o be_v strong_a enough_o to_o defend_v we_o from_o death_n o_o foolish_a and_o mad_a man_n who_o leave_v this_o faithful_a protection_n assure_v themselves_o in_o their_o greatness_n and_o mightiness_n make_v a_o account_n of_o their_o riches_n and_o magnificence_n they_o account_v the_o nation_n which_o be_v under_o their_o government_n and_o reckon_v up_o the_o treasure_n which_o they_o keep_v under_o lock_n 〈◊〉_d key_n and_o to_o what_o purpose_n serve_v and_o this_o against_o death_n 7_o if_o one_o brother_n can_v not_o redeem_v the_o life_n of_o another_o for_o money_n nay_o and_o if_o one_o will_v die_v for_o another_o yet_o inexorable_a death_n will_v not_o receyve_v he_o what_o then_o shall_v man_n geve_v unto_o death_n for_o his_o own_o ransom_n shall_v he_o geve_v the_o good_n that_o be_v none_o of_o he_o or_o his_o dominion_n which_o he_o lose_v as_o soon_o as_o he_o be_v dead_a no_o no_o there_o be_v nothing_o which_o he_o have_v leave_v unto_o himself_o wherewith_o god_n be_v appaised_a and_o pacify_v when_o his_o judgement_n be_v once_o pronounce_v against_o mortal_a man_n he_o will_v not_o compound_v with_o he_o for_o any_o thing_n whatsoever_o this_o be_v his_o creature_n this_o be_v the_o slime_n of_o the_o earth_n out_o of_o which_o he_o will_v take_v when_o it_o please_v he_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o he_o breathe_v into_o he_o and_o therefore_o man_n can_v no_o way_n gainsay_v not_o yet_o reply_v against_o he_o 8_o let_v we_o i_o beseech_v thou_o a_o little_a value_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n and_o let_v we_o see_v what_o he_o will_v offer_v unto_o god_n for_o his_o ransome_v of_o he_o let_v he_o travel_v a_o little_a all_o his_o life_n long_o let_v he_o go_v and_o travel_v awhile_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n let_v he_o go_v and_o ferret_v out_o all_o thâ—…â—…ners_n of_o the_o earth_n let_v he_o go_v and_o 〈…〉_o out_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o mine_n let_v he_o draw_v dry_a the_o golden_a dug_n of_o both_o the_o indies_n let_v he_o dispeople_v the_o eastern_a part_n of_o the_o world_n of_o all_o her_o pearl_n and_o when_o he_o have_v heap_v up_o all_o this_o gear_n let_v he_o then_o come_v
have_v bind_v we_o to_o pay_v that_o debt_n it_o be_v the_o reward_n for_o his_o disobedience_n we_o must_v go_v again_o into_o the_o earth_n and_o return_v from_o whence_o we_o come_v nevertheless_o o_o lord_n thou_o shall_v redeem_v i_o from_o death_n and_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o hell_n when_o it_o will_v lay_v hold_n on_o i_o thou_o will_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o go_v down_o all_o below_o but_o will_v deliver_v i_o even_o at_o the_o very_a mouth_n thereof_o and_o be_v content_v that_o i_o acknowledge_v it_o without_o suffer_v the_o punishment_n of_o my_o deserve_a thraldom_n and_o captivity_n but_o what_o shall_v be_v the_o price_n of_o my_o redemption_n shall_v it_o be_v the_o good_n and_o possession_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o abundance_n of_o gold_n and_o silver_n no_o o_o lord_n for_o hell_n be_v full_a thereof_o it_o make_v no_o reckon_n of_o this_o gear_n for_o thou_o thyself_o shall_v be_v the_o price_n of_o my_o redemption_n thou_o shall_v deliver_v thy_o own_o body_n to_o death_n that_o my_o soul_n may_v be_v deliver_v from_o hell_n thou_o shall_v put_v upon_o thou_o and_o clothe_v thou_o with_o the_o dolour_n of_o the_o dead_a that_o i_o may_v be_v clothe_v with_o the_o joy_n of_o immortality_n and_o therefore_o i_o will_v not_o from_o henceforth_o my_o god_n have_v any_o other_o riches_n but_o thou_o and_o in_o possess_v thou_o i_o shall_v possess_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o in_o love_v thou_o i_o shall_v be_v in_o thou_o &_o thou_o in_o i_o and_o thou_o be_v there_o shall_v bring_v thither_o all_o the_o good_n strength_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n and_o fill_v i_o full_a with_o other_o manner_n of_o riches_n than_o the_o riches_n of_o these_o miserable_a carl_n which_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v thou_o for_o their_o riches_n be_v but_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o sin_n which_o shall_v perish_v with_o their_o sin_n 17_o no_o man_n ought_v to_o be_v abash_v to_o see_v they_o all_o at_o once_o sudden_o enrich_v ne_o yet_o to_o esteem_v they_o to_o be_v any_o whit_n the_o happy_a thereby_o for_o although_o the_o false_a honour_n which_o they_o so_o greedy_o hunt_v after_o exceed_v &_o excel_v and_o be_v fill_v with_o this_o vain_a and_o vanish_v glory_n which_o carry_v with_o it_o but_o a_o glorious_a glitter_a outward_a show_n yet_o must_v we_o not_o be_v in_o a_o admiration_n thereat_o much_o less_o envy_v the_o same_o 18_o for_o although_o they_o shall_v at_o any_o time_n have_v kiss_v the_o earth_n and_o put_v on_o the_o round_a compass_n thereof_o yet_o shall_v they_o carry_v away_o nothing_o of_o it_o with_o they_o save_o their_o wind_a sheet_n nothing_o shall_v follow_v they_o but_o their_o shadow_n and_o yet_o i_o believe_v that_o it_o will_v also_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o very_a selfsame_o day_n which_o make_v the_o shadow_n will_v forsake_v they_o and_o they_o shall_v want_v the_o ordinary_a light_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o these_o magnificence_n pomp_n and_o swell_a ostentation_n wherewith_o they_o make_v little_a child_n afeard_a shall_v wrap_v they_o up_o in_o sorrow_n grief_n dolour_n anguish_n poverty_n and_o misery_n and_o cast_v they_o into_o mercury_n heap_n 19_o and_o be_v it_o not_o great_a reason_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v thus_o for_o they_o have_v take_v their_o pleasure_n here_o in_o this_o life_n and_o have_v have_v their_o felicity_n in_o this_o world_n and_o whatsoever_o they_o have_v desire_v have_v fall_v unto_o they_o good_n have_v come_v roll_v in_o by_o heap_n unto_o they_o the_o felicity_n of_o their_o greatness_n be_v a_o burden_n unto_o they_o they_o esteem_v of_o none_o but_o of_o such_o as_o do_v help_v to_o enrich_v they_o neither_o love_v they_o any_o but_o such_o as_o give_v they_o and_o make_v much_o of_o none_o save_v of_o those_o that_o increase_v their_o revenue_n they_o be_v like_a to_o those_o man_n who_o because_o they_o will_v have_v a_o great_a stock_n sell_v the_o propriety_n of_o their_o good_n unto_o other_o they_o die_v leave_v nothing_o behind_o for_o the_o world_n to_o come_v have_v make_v no_o provision_n for_o any_o good_n that_o be_v there_o in_o request_n but_o content_v themselves_o with_o the_o good_n that_o serve_v for_o this_o earthly_a life_n which_o be_v end_v they_o be_v leave_v very_o poor_a they_o have_v desire_v honour_n but_o a_o vain_a and_o slippery_a honour_n which_o hang_v and_o rest_v but_o upon_o the_o opinion_n of_o fool_n they_o have_v it_o but_o they_o can_v not_o tell_v well_o how_o to_o keep_v it_o they_o will_v glad_o have_v sit_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o the_o wheel_n &_o that_o be_v turn_v about_o they_o be_v now_o down_o in_o the_o bottom_n thereof_o but_o bless_v and_o happy_a be_v they_o which_o can_v keep_v they_o sure_a and_o immovable_a upon_o the_o scaffold_n and_o see_v themselves_o safe_a both_o above_o and_o below_o 20_o but_o these_o miserable_a caytife_n have_v do_v nothing_o so_o for_o they_o have_v make_v the_o leap_n themselves_o they_o have_v voluntary_o climb_v up_o to_o the_o steep_a place_n from_o whence_o they_o have_v be_v cast_v down_o backward_o even_o unto_o hell_n they_o be_v at_o this_o day_n in_o the_o number_n of_o their_o forefather_n there_o have_v they_o find_v their_o ancestor_n from_o who_o they_o receive_v their_o birth_n and_o condition_n they_o be_v imitator_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o when_o they_o be_v dead_a they_o shall_v be_v also_o partaker_n of_o their_o punishment_n for_o when_o repentance_n come_v too_o late_o they_o then_o learn_v but_o out_o of_o season_n what_o it_o be_v to_o lift_v themselves_o up_o against_o god_n and_o oppose_v themselves_o unto_o his_o glory_n then_o they_o learn_v what_o it_o be_v to_o afflict_v the_o just_a to_o oppress_v the_o poor_a and_o to_o scorn_v the_o afflict_a they_o be_v confine_v in_o the_o dark_a and_o the_o light_n geve_v no_o more_o sight_n unto_o their_o eye_n they_o hear_v nothing_o but_o horror_n and_o gnash_v of_o tooth_n they_o breathe_v out_o nothing_o but_o sigh_n and_o groan_n and_o they_o never_o stir_v but_o with_o tremble_v and_o fret_v 21_o when_o these_o poor_a senseless_a people_n be_v in_o honour_n they_o can_v not_o understand_v it_o but_o become_v like_a unto_o brute_n beast_n which_o have_v neither_o sense_n nor_o judgement_n but_o yet_o alas_o they_o be_v far_o unlike_a for_o death_n in_o bereave_v the_o beast_n of_o their_o life_n take_v from_o they_o aswell_o the_o feel_n of_o their_o pain_n as_o of_o their_o pleasure_n but_o as_o for_o these_o poor_a fool_n who_o will_v never_o understand_v wherein_o their_o chief_a blessedness_n consist_v but_o close_v up_o their_o eye_n against_o the_o eternal_a light_n and_o stop_v their_o ear_n against_o the_o spiritual_a word_n shall_v have_v their_o sense_n as_o a_o argument_n or_o subject_n of_o torment_n and_o their_o spirit_n shall_v live_v continual_o to_o conceive_v and_o eternal_o to_o languish_v their_o misery_n o_o how_o good_a be_v god_n etc._n etc._n psalm_n 73._o 1_o o_o how_o grâ—…t_n be_v the_o goodness_n of_o our_o god_n and_o how_o assure_v be_v his_o help_n unto_o all_o those_o that_o wait_v upon_o he_o unto_o those_o i_o say_v who_o have_v never_o turn_v away_o their_o thought_n from_o his_o justice_n and_o mercy_n and_o who_o have_v the_o eye_n of_o their_o soul_n always_o fix_v upon_o his_o providence_n never_o give_v over_o the_o hope_n which_o they_o shall_v have_v in_o his_o grace_n and_o how_o great_o bless_a be_v they_o who_o the_o sundry_a ill_a hap_n of_o this_o world_n can_v never_o shake_v that_o constant_a assurance_n which_o they_o ought_v to_o have_v of_o god_n righteousness_n o_o how_o great_o i_o say_v be_v the_o constancy_n of_o such_o man_n to_o be_v commend_v 2_o for_o to_o say_v true_o my_o foot_n oftentimes_o begin_v to_o slip_v in_o the_o way_n and_o i_o glide_v oftentimes_o as_o it_o be_v even_o ready_a to_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n much_o like_a unto_o they_o that_o climb_v up_o a_o steep_a thorny_a hill_n who_o so_o soon_o as_o they_o feel_v the_o brier_n and_o bramble_n begin_v to_o prick_v and_o raunch_n they_o or_o rub_v off_o the_o skin_n against_o any_o flint_n stone_n lay_v hold_v with_o their_o hand_n for_o very_a grief_n upon_o the_o crampon_n and_o rest_n which_o help_v they_o to_o climb_v up_o and_o then_o forthwith_o tumble_v quite_o &_o clean_o down_o if_o they_o be_v not_o the_o soon_o stay_v even_o so_o my_o god_n whilst_o i_o will_v understand_v the_o judgement_n of_o thy_o work_n &_o behold_v how_o thou_o dispense_v thy_o grace_n as_o one_o prick_v &_o wound_v to_o see_v the_o wicked_a prosper_v i_o make_v many_o false_a step_n &_o stride_n and_o be_o ready_a to_o fall_v into_o this_o steep_a breakeneck_n of_o not_o believe_v thy_o wisdom_n and_o
righteousness_n 3_o what_o say_v i_o shall_v become_v of_o the_o people_n which_o know_v not_o god_n otherwise_o then_o to_o blaspheme_v he_o who_o think_v that_o they_o have_v take_v a_o pawn_n to_o serve_v their_o lust_n and_o perverse_a affection_n who_o will_v none_o of_o he_o but_o to_o have_v he_o serve_v they_o as_o a_o mommet_n to_o serve_v their_o wicked_a do_n &_o for_o a_o mask_n to_o serve_v their_o iniquity_n &_o for_o a_o lure_n to_o serve_v their_o deceit_n &_o yet_o get_v together_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o possess_v in_o peace_n &_o rest_v the_o chreame_n of_o his_o benefit_n i_o confess_v my_o god_n that_o i_o be_o jealous_a of_o their_o prosperity_n and_o do_v envy_v this_o their_o ease_n and_o i_o think_v it_o to_o be_v altogether_o against_o all_o reason_n 4_o for_o who_o be_v he_o that_o see_v they_o that_o will_v say_v they_o shall_v die_v who_o will_v not_o think_v but_o that_o they_o have_v buy_v of_o thou_o for_o a_o certain_a sum_n the_o right_a of_o immortality_n here_o in_o this_o world_n who_o will_v not_o say_v but_o that_o they_o be_v partaker_n with_o thou_o of_o everlasting_a and_o constant_a felicity_n moreover_o we_o see_v that_o all_o thing_n alter_v and_o change_v here_o in_o this_o world_n which_o show_v that_o in_o success_n of_o time_n all_o these_o thing_n must_v come_v to_o a_o end_n but_o we_o see_v their_o prosperity_n to_o be_v so_o firm_a and_o of_o so_o great_a equality_n as_o that_o a_o man_n will_v think_v that_o if_o they_o continual_o increase_v in_o such_o sort_n as_o they_o do_v they_o will_v grow_v at_o last_o to_o be_v as_o infinite_a as_o thyself_o and_o place_n themselves_o in_o thy_o heavenly_a throne_n for_o there_o be_v no_o likelihood_n that_o any_o thing_n can_v do_v they_o hurt_v neither_o yet_o that_o any_o the_o least_o and_o only_a mishap_n be_v able_a to_o rest_v upon_o the_o skirt_n of_o this_o so_o glorious_a magnificence_n it_o be_v incredible_a that_o any_o thing_n can_v be_v able_a to_o hurt_v their_o precious_a body_n environ_v with_o such_o abundance_n of_o so_o excellent_a riches_n 5_o as_o for_o other_o man_n they_o be_v make_v crooked_a with_o labour_n and_o travel_n be_v their_o ordinary_a course_n of_o life_n they_o be_v bear_v with_o groan_n they_o grow_v up_o with_o sigh_n they_o wax_v old_a with_o lament_v the_o sea_n be_v often_o without_o wind_n than_o their_o life_n be_v without_o torment_n a_o man_n shall_v not_o see_v so_o many_o shot_n about_o a_o white_a as_o he_o shall_v see_v misery_n and_o affliction_n fasâ—_n tie_v round_o about_o all_o other_o man_n but_o these_o man_n alone_o be_v shield_v and_o exempt_a from_o all_o these_o and_o in_o a_o equal_a and_o constant_a course_n of_o life_n they_o swim_v at_o pleasure_n in_o the_o delight_n of_o this_o world_n and_o make_v the_o calamity_n of_o good_a man_n and_o such_o as_o fear_v god_n their_o pastime_n and_o sport_n have_v not_o thou_o see_v a_o tyrant_n upon_o the_o top_n of_o a_o theatre_n look_v upon_o poor_a slave_n fight_v against_o lion_n and_o tiger_n feed_v his_o eye_n and_o cruel_a hart_n with_o see_v a_o poor_a man_n pluck_v quite_o &_o clean_o in_o piece_n and_o dismember_v after_o the_o same_o manner_n do_v the_o wicked_a feed_v their_o desire_n in_o behold_v the_o trouble_n which_o scourge_v the_o innocent_n 6_o o_o how_o proud_a and_o arrogant_a do_v this_o make_v they_o for_o they_o think_v that_o the_o earth_n be_v make_v for_o they_o alone_o nay_o they_o suppose_v that_o it_o be_v not_o great_a enough_o to_o hold_v they_o as_o for_o other_o man_n they_o look_v over_o their_o shoulder_n at_o they_o and_o it_o shall_v seem_v that_o they_o envy_v they_o because_o they_o live_v and_o disdainful_o say_v in_o murmur_a wise_a shall_v we_o always_o see_v this_o rascal_n before_o we_o shall_v this_o bundle_n of_o miserable_a wretch_n be_v ever_o still_o in_o our_o eye_n and_o beside_o when_o they_o be_v alone_o they_o say_v what_o beggar_n be_v this_o what_o beast_n be_v it_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o they_o be_v lover_n of_o themselves_o without_o companion_n and_o they_o know_v no_o good_a thing_n here_o in_o this_o world_n but_o themselves_o none_o worthy_a desert_n but_o themselves_o and_o take_v themselves_o as_o god_n they_o adore_v themselves_o serve_v nothing_o but_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o reverence_v nothing_o but_o their_o own_o passion_n so_o as_o they_o be_v cover_v over_o from_o top_n to_o toe_n with_o pride_n injustice_n and_o impiety_n 7_o they_o be_v fat_a with_o nothing_o but_o with_o wickedness_n and_o their_o body_n be_v not_o fat_a with_o grease_n than_o their_o soul_n be_v with_o sin_n &_o iniquity_n all_o manner_n of_o villainy_n and_o abhhomination_n rumble_v &_o toss_v up_o and_o down_o in_o theiâ—_n conscience_n all_o their_o desire_n &_o thought_n tend_v to_o nothing_o but_o unto_o some_o filthiness_n malignity_n at_o this_o their_o eye_n leer_v and_o gleere_v at_o this_o it_o be_v that_o their_o hand_n itch_v hereon_o be_v all_o their_o heart_n set_v other_o affection_n have_v they_o none_o they_o be_v move_v with_o nothing_o but_o with_o malice_n a_o man_n will_v say_v that_o this_o be_v it_o which_o stir_v and_o embolden_v their_o body_n 8_o thou_o shall_v see_v that_o after_o they_o have_v a_o long_a while_n forethink_v themselves_o of_o their_o sin_n after_o they_o have_v chaw_v down_o their_o wicked_a purpose_n &_o execute_v any_o curse_a enterprise_n how_o they_o glory_v therein_o brave_a all_o the_o world_n speak_v of_o authority_n they_o have_v law_n to_o do_v what_o so_o ever_o they_o do_v there_o can_v nothing_o be_v so_o stout_o or_o yet_o so_o proud_o imagine_v as_o they_o do_v but_o if_o they_o have_v any_o shame_n at_o the_o least_o &_o that_o be_v content_v licentious_o to_o outrage_n man_n yet_o may_v they_o contain_v themselves_o from_o most_o villanous_o blaspheme_v the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n 9_o but_o what_o shall_v i_o say_v my_o god_n they_o have_v lift_v up_o their_o head_n against_o heaven_n &_o disdainful_o look_v upon_o the_o seat_n of_o thy_o mightiness_n as_o if_o they_o will_v have_v say_v who_o be_v like_a unto_o we_o which_o do_v here_o in_o this_o world_n what_o we_o lust_n yea_o even_o we_o unto_o who_o bow_n all_o man_n bend_v themselves_o and_o unto_o who_o nature_n herself_o serve_v for_o a_o walk_a staff_n and_o as_o for_o the_o earth_n they_o will_v not_o so_o much_o as_o once_o vouchsafe_v as_o it_o be_v to_o look_v on_o it_o but_o in_o the_o end_n cast_v their_o eye_n upward_o by_o way_n of_o commiseration_n say_v what_o be_v all_o this_o that_o we_o see_v but_o that_o who_o abundance_n be_v noisome_a to_o we_o and_o who_o fertility_n trouble_v we_o 10_o this_o be_v in_o very_a deed_n the_o cause_n o_o lord_n why_o all_o the_o people_n be_v astonish_v assemble_v themselves_o together_o to_o behold_v this_o monstrous_a sight_n man_n run_v every_o where_n unto_o this_o spectacle_n and_o know_v not_o what_o to_o say_v when_o they_o look_v upon_o this_o wonderful_a show_n for_o they_o be_v there_o fast_o tie_v gape_v and_o look_v on_o it_o 11_o and_o in_o the_o end_n they_o lose_v their_o patience_n and_o begin_v to_o murmur_v and_o why_o do_v god_n which_o see_v all_o thing_n say_v they_o perceive_v this_o be_v not_o this_o he_o which_o have_v that_o great_a see_v eye_n which_o see_v all_o thing_n before_o they_o be_v make_v see_v they_o in_o their_o be_v and_o forsee_v they_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o their_o end_n be_v this_o he_o who_o providence_n be_v say_v to_o be_v as_o great_a in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n as_o his_o goodness_n be_v great_a in_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o same_o if_o he_o have_v dispose_v all_o thing_n by_o compass_n and_o create_v all_o thing_n by_o measure_n if_o his_o justice_n be_v precedent_n and_o have_v the_o chief_a place_n in_o the_o government_n of_o this_o world_n what_o do_v he_o at_o this_o present_a how_o be_v it_o that_o he_o be_v now_o asleep_a 12_o behold_v how_o the_o wicked_a spoil_n his_o good_n and_o possess_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o world_n a_o man_n will_v say_v that_o all_o thing_n be_v create_v for_o they_o good_n rain_v down_o upon_o they_o as_o they_o will_v desire_v honour_n roll_n in_o by_o heap_n into_o their_o house_n felicity_n hold_v they_o whether_o they_o will_v or_o no_o they_o desire_v and_o have_v they_o wish_v and_o it_o come_v upon_o they_o 13_o and_o in_o the_o end_n i_o myself_o thus_o say_v also_o what_o now_o my_o god_n what_o a_o thing_n be_v this_o for_o the_o justify_n of_o my_o hart_n and_o the_o rule_n of_o my_o action_n according_a to_o thy_o commandment_n be_v all_o in_o vain_a i_o give_v over_o all_o my_o own_o
affection_n because_o i_o will_v love_v none_o but_o thou_o i_o have_v circumcise_v my_o hart_n of_o all_o his_o wicked_a desire_n and_o fetter_v my_o will_n with_o the_o shackle_n of_o thy_o love_n because_o it_o shall_v serve_v nothing_o else_o but_o thy_o glory_n and_o in_o eschue_v both_o sin_n and_o sinner_n i_o have_v keep_v company_n with_o the_o innocent_n and_o wash_v my_o hand_n among_o they_o and_o not_o the_o hand_n of_o my_o body_n only_o my_o god_n but_o the_o hand_n of_o my_o soul_n that_o be_v my_o affection_n which_o i_o have_v wash_v and_o purify_v with_o the_o brook_n of_o my_o tear_n 14_o i_o have_v embrace_v repentance_n &_o scourge_v myself_o all_o day_n long_o beat_v my_o hart_n with_o continual_a sorrow_n prick_v it_o with_o sharp_a and_o pierce_a contrition_n and_o drive_v from_o it_o with_o many_o sorrowful_a sob_n all_o that_o ill_a and_o curse_a humour_n which_o have_v engalled_a my_o will_n every_o morning_n when_o i_o rise_v i_o cry_v thou_o mercy_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o detest_a my_o iniquity_n and_o think_v to_o amend_v my_o life_n i_o continual_o watch_v over_o this_o purpose_n and_o thereupon_o i_o begin_v my_o day_n work_n 15_o i_o say_v within_o myself_o when_o i_o be_v alone_o lo_o as_o for_o myself_o all_o that_o i_o be_o able_a to_o say_v be_v this_o that_o in_o the_o end_n they_o which_o fear_n god_n and_o serve_v he_o be_v afflict_v and_o they_o that_o blaspheme_v his_o name_n live_v at_o all_o ease_n &_o pleasure_n and_o thereupon_o i_o begin_v o_o lord_n to_o detest_v the_o condition_n of_o all_o those_o who_o glorify_v themselves_o in_o be_v thy_o child_n and_o choose_a people_n and_o begin_v to_o say_v be_v these_o they_o that_o be_v call_v the_o child_n of_o the_o almighty_a god_n very_o these_o be_v the_o child_n of_o reprobation_n for_o lo_o the_o other_o sort_n possess_v the_o inheritance_n of_o their_o father_n and_o these_o man_n live_v in_o extreme_a poverty_n but_o the_o other_o be_v they_o that_o abound_v in_o all_o wealth_n and_o unto_o who_o god_n be_v so_o favourable_a and_o indulgent_a which_o be_v his_o child_n it_o be_v they_o unto_o who_o this_o name_n belong_v see_v they_o enjoy_v his_o benefit_n and_o be_v master_n next_o unto_o himself_o of_o his_o work_n 16_o as_o i_o myself_o o_o lord_n very_o think_v that_o i_o know_v it_o to_o be_v so_o and_o to_o say_v true_o i_o be_v tell_v that_o it_o be_v so_o indeed_o i_o can_v not_o hold_v i_o from_o vex_v &_o torment_v myself_o say_v aâ—_n my_o god_n how_o do_v this_o fall_n out_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o it_o shall_v be_v thus_o consider_v how_o thou_o have_v threaten_v the_o wicked_a and_o how_o thou_o have_v also_o prepare_v punishment_n for_o they_o to_o be_v short_a i_o become_v strange_o and_o wonderful_o perplex_v when_o i_o consider_v of_o this_o gear_n 17_o but_o i_o at_o last_o perceyve_v thy_o mind_n and_o purpose_n and_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o depth_n of_o thy_o sanctuary_n i_o think_v i_o be_v come_v into_o thy_o holy_a consistory_n and_o understand_v thy_o council_n therein_o for_o after_o i_o have_v resolve_v with_o myself_o to_o see_v the_o end_n whereunto_o thou_o have_v prepare_v those_o people_n i_o forthwith_o see_v that_o thy_o justice_n be_v most_o true_a and_o that_o although_o it_o sometime_o make_v slow_a haste_n yet_o it_o pay_v home_o at_o the_o last_o with_o seveare_a punishment_n and_o therefore_o i_o very_o steadfast_o wait_v and_o look_v what_o shall_v become_v of_o they_o 18_o and_o true_o in_o the_o end_n thou_o pay_v they_o through_o stitch_n and_o reward_v they_o according_a to_o their_o crafty_a and_o wicked_a deal_n for_o when_o they_o think_v themselves_o at_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o honour_n behold_v thou_o overthrewe_v they_o and_o ca_v they_o down_o headlong_o in_o a_o bottomless_a depth_n of_o misery_n for_o all_o their_o pomp_n magnificence_n and_o riches_n be_v nothing_o unto_o they_o in_o the_o end_n but_o a_o high_a and_o eminent_a scaffold_n to_o bring_v they_o up_o unto_o that_o steep_a and_o high_a breake-necke_n from_o whence_o they_o be_v most_o shameful_o roll_v down_o over_o and_o over_o 19_o o_o most_o true_a god_n what_o a_o desolation_n &_o discomfort_n be_v this_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o weep_v about_o they_o for_o all_o they_o of_o their_o guard_n and_o all_o their_o pensioner_n do_v nothing_o else_o but_o beat_v their_o breast_n hold_v down_o their_o head_n as_o the_o lily_n hold_v down_o he_o when_o it_o be_v sore_o rayne-beaten_a and_o have_v compassion_n of_o those_o who_o they_o be_v wont_a to_o envy_v they_o most_o lamentable_o look_v upon_o the_o ruin_n of_o their_o idol_n and_o consider_v with_o themselves_o how_o foolish_a they_o be_v to_o make_v a_o mortal_a and_o miserable_a man_n their_o god_n who_o be_v no_o better_a than_o wind_n or_o smoke_n for_o if_o a_o man_n consider_v and_o mark_v their_o end_n he_o shall_v see_v they_o dispatch_v and_o go_v in_o a_o moment_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o thing_n that_o come_v more_o speedy_o to_o a_o end_n than_o the_o way_n of_o their_o greatness_n bring_v they_o thereunto_o and_o they_o have_v be_v so_o sudden_o change_v as_o that_o there_o can_v be_v nothing_o possible_o to_o be_v see_v of_o they_o behold_v and_o look_v on_o they_o for_o once_o they_o be_v and_o now_o they_o be_v not_o hardly_o can_v a_o man_n see_v their_o footstep_n and_o mark_v whither_o their_o sin_n have_v bring_v they_o it_o be_v a_o great_a while_n before_o the_o snare_n or_o grin_v can_v be_v make_v fit_a for_o they_o but_o lo_o in_o the_o end_n they_o light_v into_o it_o for_o during_o the_o time_n that_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o house_n be_v in_o undermine_v they_o climb_v the_o high_a that_o their_o fall_n may_v be_v the_o great_a they_o continual_o clamber_v up_o high_a and_o high_o and_o thought_n that_o whatsoever_o be_v below_o they_o be_v they_o only_a but_o in_o the_o end_n they_o clamber_v up_o so_o high_a as_o that_o they_o lose_v themselves_o in_o the_o air_n before_o they_o can_v get_v again_o to_o the_o earth_n so_o as_o they_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o the_o wind_n 20_o and_o lo_o they_o become_v as_o dream_n when_o man_n awake_v for_o as_o a_o man_n say_v when_o he_o awake_v i_o dream_v well_o to_o think_v of_o such_o a_o thing_n even_o so_o shall_v it_o fare_v with_o you_o for_o when_o such_o man_n as_o you_o be_v shall_v vanish_v away_o and_o come_v to_o naught_o the_o people_n will_v then_o say_v sure_o the_o greatness_n of_o these_o man_n be_v but_o as_o a_o dream_n and_o a_o very_a mere_a vain_a and_o inconstant_a folly_n for_o thou_o will_v make_v they_o of_o so_o little_a worth_n as_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v never_o once_o think_v of_o but_o as_o in_o a_o mockery_n and_o in_o discommend_v and_o condemn_v their_o pride_n and_o insolency_n will_v say_v see_v how_o their_o house_n be_v ruin_v behold_v the_o place_n where_o these_o outrageous_a sir_n dwell_v who_o care_v neither_o for_o god_n nor_o man_n which_o delight_v in_o nothing_o but_o in_o filthiness_n &_o wickedness_n who_o have_v build_v so_o many_o and_o so_o many_o house_n with_o the_o bone_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o cement_v their_o palace_n with_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o needy_a and_o lo_o there_o remain_v nothing_o of_o all_o that_o they_o have_v but_o the_o mark_n and_o note_n of_o their_o ignominy_n for_o the_o tempest_n have_v pass_v over_o they_o and_o there_o be_v not_o so_o much_o as_o any_o one_o tittle_n or_o jot_n remain_v of_o they_o thus_o we_o see_v o_o lord_n that_o we_o must_v not_o rash_o judge_v of_o thy_o providence_n and_o therefore_o who_o so_o ever_o will_v judge_v thereof_o must_v patient_o wait_v unto_o the_o end_n and_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v lead_v by_o thy_o spirit_n &_o must_v call_v upon_o thou_o also_o for_o the_o comfort_v &_o address_v of_o he_o for_o notwithstanding_o that_o i_o fret_v fume_n chafe_v sigh_n &_o groan_v and_o have_v set_v every_o part_n of_o my_o body_n in_o a_o sweat_n with_o sore_a labour_n and_o bring_v myself_o as_o it_o be_v even_o to_o death_n door_n yet_o be_o i_o never_o a-whit_n the_o better_a for_o it_o and_o after_o i_o have_v torment_v myself_o i_o find_v myself_o as_o resolute_a as_o i_o be_v before_o 22_o i_o be_v so_o vex_v and_o grieve_a i_o say_v as_o that_o i_o know_v not_o whether_o i_o be_v a_o man_n or_o a_o beast_n nay_o i_o be_v in_o very_a deed_n like_o a_o beast_n and_o can_v no_o more_o comprehend_v the_o same_o then_o if_o i_o have_v utter_o lose_v my_o understanding_n howbeit_o i_o still_o stand_v to_o that_o hope_n which_o i_o have_v in_o thou_o and_o the_o more_o i_o see_v my_o sense_n
and_o judgement_n fail_v i_o the_o speedelier_n run_v i_o unto_o thou_o and_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o open_v my_o spirit_n that_o i_o may_v know_v and_o understand_v what_o thy_o will_n be_v 23_o thou_o have_v take_v and_o hold_v i_o fast_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o set_v i_o gentle_o again_o in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o will_n and_o make_v i_o understand_v thy_o purpose_n and_o mind_n nay_o thou_o have_v do_v more_o than_o that_o for_o i_o think_v thou_o have_v open_v both_o my_o eye_n and_o the_o heaven_n all_o at_o once_o that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o mightiness_n of_o thy_o glory_n thou_o have_v i_o say_v o_o lord_n make_v i_o to_o see_v it_o for_o this_o be_v a_o thing_n whereunto_o no_o mortal_a man_n without_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o reach_v 24_o for_n alas_o shall_v i_o poor_a weak_a thing_n that_o i_o be_o go_v to_o seek_v for_o that_o in_o heaven_n which_o i_o can_v very_o well_o see_v at_o my_o foot_n who_o can_v perceive_v but_o with_o much_o ado_n that_o which_o be_v here_o oâ—_n earth_n before_o i_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o body_n be_v very_o duskish_a and_o misty_a and_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o soul_n faâ—re_v worse_o and_o man_n thought_n be_v marvellous_a uncertain_a and_o weakâ—_n for_o the_o earthly_a and_o corruptible_a body_n dâ—lleth_v and_o make_v idle_a our_o spirit_n and_o ty_v and_o bind_v our_o sense_n fast_o unto_o the_o earth_n in_o so_o much_o as_o that_o without_o thou_o i_o can_v not_o hope_v for_o any_o thing_n here_o below_o in_o the_o world_n nor_o yet_o promise_v unto_o myself_o any_o certain_a knowledge_n of_o what_o thing_n soever_o what_o be_o i_o able_a be_v â—ere_z upon_o the_o earth_n to_o judge_v and_o discern_v without_o thy_o aid_n and_o without_o it_o please_v thou_o to_o enlighten_v my_o spirit_n with_o those_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v in_o heaven_n in_o the_o sâ—ate_n of_o thy_o eternity_n but_o thou_o also_o o_o lord_n have_v supply_v my_o want_n and_o lâ—d_v i_o by_o the_o hand_n to_o make_v i_o see_v the_o couâ—sâ—…_n of_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n thou_o haâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v make_v i_o in_o love_n with_o 〈◊〉_d and_o have_v heave_v and_o thrust_v my_o 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o my_o body_n to_o maâ—e_n 〈◊〉_d capable_a of_o the_o heavenly_a light_n and_o of_o thy_o wise_a purpose_n 25_o sure_o when_o i_o consider_v of_o these_o 〈…〉_o thing_n i_o be_o clean_o go_v 〈…〉_o be_v tâ—…en_v from_o i_o and_o i_o be_o 〈…〉_o o_o god_n what_o be_v 〈◊〉_d my_o god_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v 〈…〉_o the_o god_n of_o any_o hart_n of_o 〈…〉_o &_o of_o my_o hope_n and_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d god_n â—hoâ—e_v i_o esteem_v to_o be_v my_o only_a felicity_n and_o who_o to_o love_v i_o have_v from_o henceforth_o destine_v all_o my_o affection_n i_o now_o know_v o_o lord_n what_o thou_o aâ—_n how_o just_a and_o how_o puissant_a i_o will_v now_o never_o be_v abash_v more_o ne_o yet_o astony_v to_o see_v the_o strange_a and_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n whereof_o i_o be_o not_o able_a to_o comprehend_v the_o reason_n for_o thy_o counsel_n be_v marvelous_a â—…gh_o and_o thy_o wisdom_n â—eâ—iâ—ble_a profound_a but_o in_o the_o end_n o_o lord_n whatsoever_o thou_o dispose_v oâ—…_n here_o in_o this_o world_n be_v finish_v 〈◊〉_d iâ—stice_n 26_o for_o as_o many_o as_o withdraw_v they_o 〈◊〉_d from_o â—y_a obedience_n and_o estrâ—…_n themselves_o from_o thy_o grace_n â—…aâ—_n perish_v most_o miserable_o and_o â—ll_o they_o which_o break_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d which_o they_o have_v sworâ—…_n to_o â—eruâ—_n their_o concupiscence_n and_o 〈…〉_o and_o go_v â—n_o whore_v with_o 〈…〉_o â—arth_n and_o 〈…〉_o all_o they_o thâ—…_n 〈…〉_o sciâ—…_n and_o proâ—…_n 〈…〉_o unto_o 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈…〉_o shall_v be_v root_v 〈…〉_o the_o â—…y_o of_o thy_o reveng_a 〈◊〉_d 27_o 〈◊〉_d as_o for_o i_o 〈…〉_o depart_v from_o thou_o neither_o hope_n for_o 〈◊〉_d other_o felicity_n but_o 〈…〉_o &_o stick_v faâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d â—…y_a â—…des_n as_o 〈◊〉_d i_o â—…ll_v â—…uer_o dâ—pâ—rt_v â—hence_o i_o will_v so_o steadfast_o lookâ—_n upon_o tâ—eâ—_n as_o that_o i_o 〈◊〉_d observe_v 〈◊〉_d tâ—…nâ—ling_v of_o thy_o â—yes_n and_o so_o confirm_v myself_o unto_o whatsoever_o thou_o desire_v of_o i_o &_o follâ—…_n rank_n by_o rank_n whatsoever_o thou_o coâ—…andest_v 〈…〉_o iâ—…eâ—d_v 〈◊〉_d pâ—…_n 〈…〉_o aâ—d_v see_v i_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o to_o be_v altogether_o good_a and_o almighty_a and_o 〈…〉_o â—…redly_o believe_v that_o 〈…〉_o also_o will_v i_o constant_a 〈…〉_o wilâ—_n assist_v i_o and_o gâ—uâ—_n 〈◊〉_d all_o 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v necessary_a for_o 〈◊〉_d o_o how_o 〈◊〉_d câ—…lâ—nt_a &_o most_o assure_a iâ—_n tâ—…t_v 〈…〉_o be_v 〈◊〉_d upon_o the_o 〈…〉_o good_a &_o almighty_a god_n 〈…〉_o mâ—_n such_o 〈◊〉_d â—…mbâ—…_n 〈…〉_o of_o hiâ—_n beneâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d so_o 〈…〉_o hiâ—_n liberality_n 〈…〉_o i_o believe_v that_o i_o shall_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o reward_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v i_o if_o i_o serve_v he_o faithful_o why_o do_v thou_o my_o god_n most_o liberal_o bestow_v upon_o i_o so_o many_o benefit_n why_o do_v thou_o promise_v i_o such_o infiniteness_n see_v there_o be_v in_o i_o nothing_o but_o sin_n and_o infirmity_n 28_o i_o right_o well_o see_v o_o lord_n that_o it_o be_v to_o the_o end_n that_o i_o may_v be_v the_o man_n to_o declare_v abroad_o every_o where_n thy_o immensurable_a mercy_n and_o unspeakable_a goodness_n and_o publish_v thy_o praise_n throughout_o all_o the_o gate_n place_n of_o resort_n and_o secret_a corner_n of_o zion_n thy_o holy_a city_n to_o the_o end_n that_o i_o go_v up_o into_o thy_o holy_a hill_n among_o those_o who_o thou_o have_v assemble_v in_o thy_o church_n for_o the_o receyve_n of_o thy_o blessing_n and_o serve_v of_o thy_o glory_n may_v make_v they_o understand_v the_o secret_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n which_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o reveal_v unto_o i_o and_o that_o in_o address_v my_o voice_n with_o that_o stile_n which_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n have_v frame_v in_o the_o same_o i_o may_v unfold_v the_o holy_a mystery_n of_o thy_o incomprehensible_a wisdom_n to_o the_o end_n that_o every_o one_o heaâ—ing_v i_o discourse_v of_o the_o knowledge_n wherein_o thou_o have_v instruct_v i_o may_v be_v have_v in_o admiration_n not_o of_o i_o who_o be_o but_o a_o hoarse_a instrument_n of_o thy_o glory_n but_o of_o the_o marvelous_a effect_n of_o thy_o quicken_a spirit_n who_o shall_v embolden_v i_o unto_o this_o glorious_a holy_a and_o solemn_a work_n but_o o_o lord_n after_o thou_o have_v for_o a_o while_n entertain_v we_o here_o in_o this_o estate_n upon_o this_o terrestrial_a zion_n lift_v up_o our_o eye_n unto_o that_o heavenly_a zion_n embolden_v and_o encourage_v we_o unto_o the_o attain_v of_o that_o bless_a abode_n and_o teach_v we_o which_o be_v they_o unto_o who_o thou_o have_v promise_v the_o same_o and_o teach_v we_o also_o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o to_o be_v make_v worthy_a of_o so_o excellent_a holy_a and_o glorious_a a_o dwell_n place_n o_o lord_n who_o shall_v dwell_v in_o thy_o tabernacle_n etc._n etc._n psalm_n 15._o 1_o the_o world_n o_o lord_n since_o it_o have_v so_o please_v thou_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o tedious_a pilgrimage_n we_o daily_o walk_v therein_o and_o can_v find_v any_o night_n rest_n for_o our_o weary_a member_n for_o if_o we_o think_v to_o lay_v down_o our_o head_n upon_o the_o pillow_n or_o bolster_n to_o geve_v our_o eye_n sleep_v our_o affliction_n importune_v we_o like_o fly_n yea_o and_o the_o very_a passion_n which_o be_v breed_v within_o our_o flesh_n do_v swell_v &_o puff_n we_o up_o and_o venom_n we_o like_o dangerous_a scorpion_n and_o kill_v we_o if_o we_o present_o kill_v not_o they_o what_o be_v we_o like_v to_o hope_v after_o see_v that_o as_o we_o lack_v strength_n so_o must_v the_o misery_n also_o needs_o grow_v upon_o we_o see_v that_o which_o way_n so_o ever_o we_o turn_v or_o be_v any_o way_n able_a to_o turn_v we_o we_o shall_v find_v ourselves_o altogether_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o world_n and_o this_o world_n find_v it_o how_o and_o where_o we_o will_v be_v only_o full_a of_o misery_n where_o then_o shall_v we_o find_v rest_n we_o shall_v never_o find_v it_o in_o this_o miserable_a life_n where-into_a we_o be_v put_v as_o chief_a wrestler_n to_o strive_v against_o all_o manner_n of_o adversity_n but_o rather_o o_o lord_n in_o thy_o tabernacle_n in_o the_o holy_a dwell_a place_n of_o thy_o godhead_n where_o our_o labour_n shall_v be_v crown_v o_o bless_a yea_o thrice_o bless_v be_v he_o for_o who_o thou_o have_v prepare_v this_o so_o goodly_a and_o pleasant_a a_o withdraw_a place_n for_o the_o mitigate_a and_o comfort_v of_o his_o pain_n and_o grief_n past_a within_o the_o bosom_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o rest_v himself_o between_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o who_o
object_n which_o of_o themselves_o offer_v they_o unto_o we_o without_o the_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v always_o overcome_v and_o by_o the_o which_o we_o shall_v continual_o be_v vanquisher_n in_o this_o wrestle_n against_o sin_n for_o this_o prize_n and_o garland_n of_o victory_n be_v for_o none_o but_o for_o such_o a_o one_o as_o thou_o do_v second_v in_o this_o fight_n grant_v we_o therefore_o such_o grace_n as_o that_o when_o any_o extraordinary_a desire_n of_o get_v worldly_a riches_n assail_v we_o that_o thou_o will_v strengthen_v we_o with_o a_o mind_n to_o obtain_v heavenly_a riches_n and_o valiant_o contemn_v and_o despise_v the_o good_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o uncertain_a and_o frail_a knowledge_n of_o they_o and_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o they_o pass_v away_o as_o the_o cloud_n in_o the_o air_n from_o one_o country_n unto_o another_o and_o in_o the_o end_n melt_v and_o consume_v away_o to_o nothing_o and_o that_o for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o gold_n and_o silver_n which_o we_o so_o greedy_o gather_v and_o heap_v up_o together_o with_o so_o great_a toil_a &_o moil_a serve_v we_o to_o none_o other_o â—nd_n but_o to_o bring_v condemnation_n on_o our_o head_n and_o if_o so_o be_v that_o thou_o of_o thy_o own_o goodness_n departe_v with_o more_o unto_o we_o than_o we_o any_o way_n deserve_v grant_v we_o eftsoon_o a_o will_n to_o use_v they_o well_o and_o charitable_o communicate_v they_o unto_o those_o that_o have_v great_a need_n of_o they_o then_o we_o have_v for_o the_o earth_n be_v thou_o and_o we_o be_v but_o the_o gardiens_n and_o farmer_n thereof_o our_o good_n be_v thou_o and_o we_o be_v but_o the_o dispenser_n and_o steward_n of_o they_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o refuse_v to_o geve_v they_o unto_o those_o which_o ask_v they_o of_o we_o in_o thy_o name_n thou_o will_v not_o only_o take_v they_o from_o we_o but_o will_v also_o for_o our_o unthankfulnes_n and_o infidelity_n make_v we_o pay_v double_a usury_n for_o they_o and_o grant_v we_o also_o this_o grace_n that_o the_o gloriousnes_n of_o the_o honour_n of_o this_o world_n blind_a not_o we_o and_o draw_v we_o on_o to_o desire_v more_o than_o be_v expedient_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o let_v it_o always_o be_v imprint_v in_o our_o thought_n that_o there_o be_v no_o true_a honour_n in_o this_o world_n but_o to_o serve_v thou_o worthy_o and_o that_o for_o the_o serve_v of_o thou_o the_o place_n of_o honour_n be_v too_o too_o base_a &_o that_o the_o greatness_n thereof_o consist_v in_o humility_n as_o for_o the_o rest_n which_o we_o so_o wonder_v at_o &_o admire_v it_o be_v but_o a_o deceitful_a light_n after_o which_o we_o hunt_v with_o open_a mouth_n &_o be_v like_a unto_o those_o little_a fire_n which_o appear_v in_o the_o night_n about_o the_o river_n they_o shine_v and_o cast_v light_a but_o in_o the_o dark_a and_o carry_v they_o which_o follow_v they_o even_o to_o their_o drown_n if_o they_o take_v not_o very_o great_a heed_n of_o they_o for_o our_o worldly_a pomp_n &_o secular_a dignity_n never_o appear_v but_o in_o this_o dark_a world_n &_o when_o we_o have_v wink_o cast_v our_o eye_n upon_o the_o heavenly_a light_n they_o seem_v to_o we_o to_o shine_v as_o bright_a as_o the_o fire_n their_o clearness_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o basin_n of_o gold_n fine_o polish_v but_o in_o follow_v of_o they_o we_o fall_v into_o the_o run_a brook_n where_o we_o be_v incontinent_o lose_v and_o undo_v we_o uncertaine_o float_v amidst_o the_o will_n of_o prince_n and_o the_o opinion_n of_o the_o common_a people_n so_o long_o as_o that_o we_o stumble_v at_o last_o at_o some_o scandal_n or_o offence_n which_o mighty_o shake_v and_o shiver_v us._n and_o therefore_o my_o god_n geve_v i_o constancy_n that_o i_o be_v not_o shake_v with_o behold_v these_o vanity_n but_o make_v i_o only_o ambitious_a of_o thy_o glory_n and_o cause_n that_o my_o spirit_n in_o lift_v up_o itself_o towards_o immortality_n feed_v not_o itself_o with_o the_o smoke_n of_o this_o world_n neither_o let_v i_o envy_v those_o which_o possess_v all_o these_o frail_a and_o transitory_a good_n and_o honour_n but_o let_v my_o desire_n be_v to_o approach_v as_o near_o as_o i_o possible_o can_v the_o example_n of_o good_a life_n which_o thou_o have_v picture_v out_o unto_o we_o with_o most_o lively_a colour_n in_o the_o table_n of_o thy_o own_o life_n and_o this_o be_v do_v let_v all_o the_o violent_a passion_n of_o ire_n wrath_n and_o rancour_n be_v banish_v from_o my_o soul_n and_o let_v my_o desire_n be_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o the_o world_n and_o hurt_v to_o none_o and_o let_v my_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v ever_o wake_v and_o employ_v about_o good_a and_o commendable_a work_n without_o ever_o to_o be_v englut_v with_o pale_a and_o ill_a favour_a slothfulness_n and_o let_v this_o filthy_a and_o infamous_a gluttony_n which_o abuse_v thy_o gift_n and_o which_o be_v drown_v in_o wine_n and_o bury_v in_o superfluous_a eat_n and_o drink_v be_v far_o away_o from_o i_o quench_v also_o o_o my_o heavenly_a father_n all_o these_o shameless_a pricking_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o allure_v we_o to_o break_v the_o chastity_n of_o our_o body_n and_o purity_n of_o our_o mind_n beat_v back_o from_o we_o all_o object_n which_o may_v stir_v up_o in_o our_o soul_n any_o slippery_a and_o shameless_a affection_n and_o to_o be_v short_a deliver_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a namely_o from_o all_o evil_a angel_n not_o give_v they_o any_o power_n over_o us._n and_o if_o thou_o know_v that_o we_o be_v about_o to_o cast_v ourselves_o headlong_o into_o evil_n make_v speed_n to_o pluck_v we_o back_o and_o stretch_v out_o that_o fatherly_a have_v of_o thou_o which_o be_v always_o more_o ready_a to_o show_v mercy_n then_o justice_n save_v we_o o_o lord_n maugre_o ourselves_o neither_o let_v our_o relapse_n and_o perverseness_n so_o sharpen_v and_o quicken_v thou_o against_o we_o as_o that_o thou_o remember_v not_o thyself_o that_o thou_o be_v not_o only_o our_o god_n but_o our_o father_n also_o meditation_n upon_o the_o lamentation_n of_o jeremiah_n translate_v out_o of_o french_a into_o english_a by_o tho._n sto._n gent._n 1594._o unto_o the_o kingdom_n of_o france_n guill_n du_fw-fr vair_n greeting_n see_v most_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a province_n that_o thy_o over_o great_a exceed_v in_o thy_o ancient_a and_o wont_a delight_n &_o pleasure_n have_v bring_v thou_o into_o this_o outrageous_a fury_n and_o that_o thy_o ill_a hap_n have_v cause_v thou_o to_o put_v to_o these_o thy_o rent_n and_o tear_v hand_n to_o pluck_v out_o thy_o own_o bowel_n withal_o and_o to_o disfigure_v thy_o own_o face_n yet_o if_o there_o he_o any_o intermission_n of_o this_o hoâ—e_n broil_v mischief_n see_v thou_o employ_v the_o same_o about_o the_o behold_v and_o look_v upon_o thy_o misery_n but_o if_o so_o be_v thou_o be_v too_o too_o fearful_a of_o the_o misery_n which_o thou_o best_o bring_v upon_o thyself_o or_o cause_v not_o abide_v the_o sight_n of_o they_o behold_v and_o look_n upon_o the_o ruin_n &_o destruction_n of_o these_o miserable_a hebrew_n because_o it_o be_v the_o true_a glass_n that_o thou_o can_v look_v in_o but_o who_o aâ—_n thy_o eye_n shall_v have_v borrow_v their_o image_n and_o face_n to_o behold_v and_o see_v thy_o misery_n therein_o let_v they_o also_o borrow_v tear_n of_o thou_o to_o wail_v and_o mourn_v for_o they_o for_o the_o chief_a remedy_n to_o ease_v thy_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n be_v for_o thou_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o same_o and_o then_o to_o have_v compassion_n thereof_o and_o when_o will_v that_o be_v forsooth_o even_o then_o when_o god_n who_o love_v thou_o more_o than_o thou_o love_v thyself_o shall_v by_o his_o own_o love_n overcome_v that_o desire_n of_o thou_o which_o thou_o have_v to_o destroy_v thyself_o and_o in_o wait_v for_o this_o good_a and_o pray_v for_o the_o same_o i_o do_v here_o prepare_v and_o make_v ready_a for_o thou_o holy_a tear_n that_o thou_o may_v thereby_o mollify_v thy_o hard_a hart_n and_o extinguish_v therein_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n inflame_v against_o thou_o it_o may_v be_v that_o they_o will_v well_o like_o thou_o as_o a_o charitable_a remedy_n ought_v to_o do_v and_o it_o may_v be_v that_o they_o will_v mislike_v thou_o and_o then_o will_v thou_o do_v â—…en_o do_v who_o utter_o reject_v whatsoever_o be_v offer_v they_o for_o their_o good_a and_o whether_o they_o please_v or_o displease_v thâ—…_n yet_o will_v i_o never_o cease_v both_o to_o love_n and_o serve_v thou_o for_o what_o 〈◊〉_d it_o that_o i_o shall_v more_o uâ—…â—…ly_o and_o willing_o love_v and_o serve_v than_o 〈◊〉_d â—…are_n and_o best_a belove_a country_n 〈◊〉_d dear_a country_n i_o say_v that_o make_v some_o 〈◊〉_d of_o i_o the_o lord_n my_o god_n save_v and_o presence_n
the_o sea_n do_v but_o alas_o the_o sea_n have_v sometime_o calm_a wind_n and_o thou_o o_o zion_n have_v in_o thy_o affliction_n nothing_o but_o storm_n and_o tempest_n the_o sea_n have_v port_n and_o haven_n to_o come_v into_o and_o thou_o billowe_v continual_o in_o travel_n and_o pain_n o_o poor_a jerusalem_n who_o shall_v then_o be_v able_a to_o save_v thou_o see_v thy_o misery_n be_v great_a than_o either_o heaven_n or_o earth_n from_o whence_o then_o shall_v thou_o find_v remedy_n nun._n shall_v thy_o prophet_n do_v it_o which_o have_v so_o long_o trouble_v thy_o head_n which_o have_v deliver_v unto_o thou_o their_o dream_n and_o old_a wife_n tale_n and_o entertain_v thou_o with_o vanity_n and_o leasing_n whereas_o they_o shall_v have_v bold_o tell_v thou_o of_o thy_o sin_n and_o so_o thereby_o have_v call_v thou_o back_o unto_o repentance_n but_o they_o imagine_v and_o think_v upon_o antic_n and_o be_v sot_v and_o in_o love_n with_o their_o own_o shadoweâ—_n &_o presumptuous_a opinion_n undo_v themselves_o in_o all_o their_o discourse_n and_o enterprise_n samech_v behold_v in_o what_o a_o case_n thou_o now_o stand_v o_o poor_a &_o desolate_a zion_n for_o thou_o receyve_v herein_o both_o loss_n and_o shame_n together_o for_o now_o all_o they_o that_o go_v by_o clap_v their_o hand_n and_o shake_v their_o head_n at_o thou_o say_v be_v this_o that_o so_o brave_a and_o honourable_a city_n that_o be_v so_o full_a of_o all_o magnificence_n and_o more_o full_a of_o all_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n than_o all_o the_o city_n of_o the_o earth_n beside_o phe._n there_o be_v not_o one_o that_o pass_v by_o thou_o which_o have_v not_o a_o cast_n at_o thou_o to_o bite_v and_o sting_v thou_o and_o who_o will_v not_o after_o their_o groin_v manner_n thus_o say_v we_o will_v now_o have_v it_o we_o will_v devour_v it_o and_o nothing_o shall_v keep_v we_o from_o it_o this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o we_o have_v so_o long_o look_v for_o and_o now_o be_v the_o hour_n which_o we_o have_v daily_o hope_v after_o ain_z behold_v jerusalem_n the_o reason_n why_o god_n preserve_v thou_o so_o long_o be_v because_o thou_o be_v worthy_a of_o it_o thou_o think_v that_o his_o threat_n have_v be_v vain_a and_o frivolous_a and_o now_o thou_o see_v whether_o he_o be_v a_o liar_n or_o not_o and_o whether_o he_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o promise_v yea_o or_o no._n for_o he_o foretell_v thou_o that_o if_o thou_o obey_v not_o his_o law_n that_o he_o will_v destroy_v thou_o &_o make_v thou_o a_o heap_n of_o stone_n and_o see_v now_o if_o he_o have_v miss_v it_o yea_o he_o have_v ruin_v thou_o without_o remission_n and_o make_v thou_o a_o scorn_n unto_o thy_o enemy_n and_o give_v they_o all_o power_n and_o authority_n over_o thou_o sade_n but_o god_n in_o the_o end_n begin_v to_o wax_v weary_a of_o their_o insolency_n because_o they_o carry_v themselves_o too_o too_o proud_o of_o their_o conquest_n for_o after_o they_o have_v tread_v under_o foot_n the_o greatness_n of_o jerusalem_n they_o mean_v again_o to_o deal_v with_o his_o majesty_n and_o blaspheme_v his_o name_n and_o have_v overthrow_v the_o wall_n of_o this_o holy_a city_n they_o brag_v that_o they_o will_v make_v war_n against_o god_n himself_o and_o triumph_v over_o the_o spoil_n of_o his_o temple_n let_v their_o example_n o_o jerusalem_n serve_v thy_o turn_n and_o take_v occasion_n to_o appease_v god_n by_o thy_o repentance_n that_o he_o may_v turn_v the_o punishment_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o thou_o upon_o thy_o enemy_n let_v thy_o eye_n forthwith_o burst_v into_o bloody_a tear_n and_o weep_v continual_o day_n and_o night_n geve_v no_o rest_n to_o thy_o sigh_n let_v thy_o pitiful_a eye_n speak_v for_o thou_o and_o look_v up_o still_o unto_o heaven_n attend_v thou_o thy_o aid_n from_o thence_o conjure_v by_o thy_o humble_a look_n this_o divine_a mercy_n that_o it_o may_v ease_v thy_o weakness_n and_o convert_v his_o justice_n unto_o the_o chastise_v of_o the_o insolency_n of_o thy_o enemy_n coph_n lift_v up_o lift_v up_o i_o say_v both_o thy_o body_n and_o soul_n all_o at_o once_o and_o before_o it_o be_v day_n so_o soon_o as_o thou_o shall_v awake_v put_v thyself_o in_o a_o readiness_n to_o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o praise_v and_o thank_v he_o for_o that_o he_o by_o the_o torment_n which_o he_o have_v cause_v we_o to_o abide_v have_v bring_v thou_o back_o into_o the_o right_a way_n as_o man_n do_v ox_n with_o the_o goad_n unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o name_n and_o the_o acknowledge_v of_o thy_o iniquity_n and_o before_o his_o face_n that_o be_v to_o say_v when_o thou_o have_v obtain_v favour_n at_o his_o hand_n to_o look_v upon_o thou_o and_o see_v he_o to_o have_v compassion_n on_o thou_o distil_v thy_o heart_n through_o thy_o eye_n and_o melt_v it_o all_o into_o tear_n by_o thy_o earnest_a repentance_n even_o as_o the_o sun_n will_v melt_v the_o snow_n new_o fall_v into_o water_n but_o if_o so_o be_v that_o thy_o tear_n will_v not_o touch_v he_o and_o bring_v he_o to_o have_v compassion_n of_o thy_o misery_n lift_v up_o thy_o hand_n yet_o at_o the_o least_o unto_o he_o and_o beseech_v he_o to_o be_v content_v with_o thy_o misery_n and_o not_o extend_v they_o unto_o thy_o poor_a innocent_a child_n who_o be_v there_o disperse_v die_v of_o hunger_n and_o weakness_n in_o corner_n say_v unto_o he_o resch_n o_o lord_n if_o thou_o have_v any_o eye_n behold_v this_o pitiful_a spectacle_n and_o if_o thou_o have_v any_o care_n harken_v unto_o our_o prayer_n and_o consider_v how_o great_a our_o misery_n be_v behold_v how_o thou_o have_v be_v avenge_v of_o we_o and_o see_v what_o a_o spoil_n thou_o have_v make_v of_o us._n and_o in_o very_a deed_n i_o must_v needs_o confess_v that_o we_o have_v deserve_v it_o and_o i_o do_v protest_v that_o we_o be_v unworthy_a of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o do_v also_o vow_v that_o we_o ourselves_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n but_o what_o have_v these_o poor_a and_o wail_a child_n do_v who_o thou_o see_v screak_v out_o themselves_o faint_o draw_v their_o breath_n why_o shall_v the_o child_n who_o hunger_n &_o torment_n have_v draw_v out_o before_o the_o time_n of_o the_o mother_n womb_n be_v ready_a to_o deliver_v it_o which_o be_v not_o as_o it_o be_v so_o great_a as_o a_o man_n hand_n be_v rend_v in_o piece_n by_o she_o which_o shall_v bring_v it_o forth_o and_o so_o be_v eat_v by_o she_o and_o the_o same_o to_o go_v down_o by_o piecemeal_o into_o the_o body_n out_o of_o which_o it_o come_v whole_a and_o sound_a sure_o happy_a and_o twice_o happy_a be_v the_o tiger_n and_o lion_n whelp_n in_o comparison_n of_o these_o who_o dam_n will_v adventure_v their_o own_o life_n against_o whatsoever_o violence_n shall_v be_v offer_v their_o young_a one_o rather_o than_o they_o will_v suffer_v they_o to_o take_v any_o hurt_n at_o all_o o_o lord_n how_o can_v thou_o abide_v this_o horrible_a deal_n be_v it_o possible_a that_o thou_o which_o be_v altogether_o good_a &_o gracious_a will_v abide_v such_o great_a impiety_n to_o be_v wrought_v that_o thou_o which_o be_v so_o wise_a will_v allow_v of_o such_o a_o cruel_a act_n and_o that_o thou_o which_o be_v almighty_a will_v suffer_v such_o a_o strange_a outrage_n show_v thyself_o o_o lord_n show_v thyself_o as_o thou_o be_v and_o although_o for_o a_o time_n thou_o be_v determine_v to_o exercise_v thy_o severity_n and_o justice_n yet_o think_v upon_o this_o also_o that_o thy_o mercy_n must_v reign_v &_o have_v her_o course_n content_v thyself_o that_o so_o much_o blood_n be_v spill_v for_o the_o appease_n of_o thy_o heavy_a wrath_n thou_o have_v not_o be_v please_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o our_o sheep_n and_o ox_n alone_o but_o will_v needs_o also_o have_v thy_o altar_n cover_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o own_o priest_n for_o they_o have_v sacrifice_v their_o owen_n live_v and_o thy_o prophet_n likewise_o have_v be_v offer_v up_o in_o oblation_n and_o yet_o thou_o be_v no_o whit_n appease_v syn._n what_o more_o will_v thou_o have_v at_o out_o hand_n thou_o have_v see_v abroad_o in_o the_o field_n the_o gray_a haired_a and_o decrepit_a old_a man_n and_o woman_n lie_v upon_o the_o ground_n cry_v out_o groan_v and_o weep_v thou_o have_v see_v lie_v within_o our_o wall_n the_o slaughter_n of_o our_o youth_n our_o street_n straw_v all_o over_o with_o leg_n and_o arm_n our_o river_n run_v over_o with_o blood_n and_o neither_o sex_n or_o yet_o age_n spare_v thou_o have_v see_v among_o the_o dead_a the_o young_a and_o tender_a maiden_n with_o their_o hair_n sheveled_a about_o their_o head_n have_v their_o breast_n lie_v open_a with_o great_a wound_n out_o of_o which_o gush_v
the_o hand_n of_o thy_o justice_n which_o will_v swallow_v i_o up_o thou_o shall_v turn_v away_o the_o dart_n of_o death_n who_o point_n have_v pierce_v i_o even_o to_o the_o very_a hart_n thou_o shall_v lengthen_v the_o course_n of_o my_o year_n which_o my_o sin_n have_v already_o shorten_v and_o thou_o shall_v be_v content_v that_o thou_o have_v reproove_v i_o without_o utter_o undo_v i_o and_o make_v i_o to_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v my_o sin_n with_o punish_v i_o for_o the_o same_o 12_o and_o although_o i_o think_v myself_o bless_v and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o most_o excellent_a peace_n yet_o do_v i_o use_v nay_o rather_o abuse_v the_o blessing_n and_o riches_n which_o thou_o have_v lend_v and_o vouchsafe_v i_o yea_o and_o although_o i_o say_v i_o shall_v be_v drunken_a with_o the_o honey_n sweet_a pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n yet_o lo_o a_o store_n of_o affliction_n and_o misery_n be_v betide_v i_o which_o as_o a_o most_o bitter_a brook_n be_v come_v upon_o i_o to_o drown_v i_o and_o swallow_v i_o up_o but_o as_o i_o be_v about_o to_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n i_o feel_v thou_o take_v i_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o by_o a_o wonderful_a help_n draw_v i_o by_o little_a and_o little_a out_o of_o that_o fearful_a gulf_n o_o lord_n the_o weight_n that_o sink_v i_o to_o the_o bottom_n be_v the_o weight_n of_o my_o sin_n they_o lay_v so_o thick_a and_o heavy_a on_o my_o head_n and_o hold_v i_o so_o to_o the_o ground_n as_o that_o i_o know_v not_o how_o to_o lift_v up_o my_o eye_n unto_o heaven_n much_o less_o be_v i_o able_a to_o hold_v up_o my_o head_n and_o open_v my_o mouth_n to_o utter_v and_o show_v forth_o thy_o holy_a grace_n and_o mercy_n thou_o have_v break_v the_o chain_n of_o the_o wicked_a affection_n which_o hold_v i_o bind_v unto_o these_o curse_a sin_n and_o nevertheless_o because_o they_o be_v ever_o before_o thy_o eye_n and_o that_o my_o repentance_n in_o some_o measure_n coniur_v thy_o goodness_n and_o my_o iniquity_n sharpen_v thy_o justice_n yet_o have_v thou_o cast_v all_o my_o offence_n behind_o thy_o back_n and_o turn_v they_o all_o away_o from_o thy_o presence_n to_o the_o end_n there_o may_v be_v nothing_o between_o i_o and_o thy_o mercy_n to_o hinder_v i_o from_o be_v environ_v by_o the_o same_o as_o my_o only_a and_o assure_a defence_n but_o how_o can_v this_o be_v o_o lord_n that_o thou_o who_o see_v all_o thing_n both_o present_a &_o to_o come_v which_o see_v through_o the_o earth_n and_o pierce_a the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o in_o regard_n of_o i_o alone_o o_o lord_n thou_o becom_a blind_a and_o see_v not_o my_o sâ—…nes_n which_o environ_v i_o round_o about_o o_o how_o wonderful_a great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n which_o blindfold_v the_o eye_n of_o thy_o deity_n which_o hide_v from_o thou_o that_o every_o one_o see_v and_o make_v thou_o forget_v that_o which_o thou_o know_v before_o such_o time_n as_o it_o be_v do_v 13_o from_o whence_o o_o lord_n come_v this_o great_a change_n and_o alteration_n in_o thou_o whence_o come_v it_o that_o to_o do_v i_o favour_n thou_o put_v so_o far_o from_o thou_o thy_o justice_n which_o be_v natural_o in_o thou_o i_o wonder_v but_o yet_o can_v i_o tell_v from_o whence_o this_o thy_o so_o great_a clemency_n and_o love_a kindness_n proceed_v it_o be_v yea_o it_o be_v o_o lord_n because_o thou_o will_v save_v we_o whether_o we_o will_v or_o no_o and_o to_o draw_v we_o as_o it_o be_v by_o force_n out_o of_o that_o condemnation_n which_o we_o most_o just_o have_v deserve_v for_o thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o glory_n jealous_a of_o honour_n and_o praise_n for_o thou_o be_v alone_o worthy_a thereof_o thou_o know_v right_a well_o that_o very_a hell_n shall_v praise_v thou_o and_o thou_o know_v also_o o_o lord_n that_o death_n itself_o shall_v set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n see_v that_o thou_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n to_o testify_v thy_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o power_n shall_v death_n which_o be_v one_o of_o thy_o work_n make_v a_o end_n of_o thy_o praise_n yea_o and_o see_v thou_o have_v here_o place_v man_n to_o lift_v up_o his_o eye_n unto_o heaven_n and_o to_o behold_v thy_o glory_n and_o to_o sing_v both_o with_o the_o heart_n and_o mouth_n a_o continual_a hymn_n thereof_o and_o if_o thou_o take_v away_o his_o life_n be_v not_o that_o a_o breach_n of_o one_o of_o the_o organ_n of_o thy_o honour_n and_o if_o thou_o send_v he_o to_o hell_n be_v not_o that_o to_o defame_v thy_o workmanship_n thou_o have_v o_o lord_n sow_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o prophet_n the_o truth_n of_o thy_o promise_n shall_v they_o that_o be_v pen_v up_o in_o the_o earth_n gather_v together_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o shall_v they_o who_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n have_v close_v up_o the_o eye_n lid_n and_o who_o the_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n engender_v through_o their_o impenitence_n have_v seal_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o spirit_n make_v they_o go_v grope_v to_o hell_n wander_a and_o stumble_v from_o pain_n to_o pain_n and_o from_o torment_n to_o torment_v no_o no_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o live_a man_n that_o shall_v publish_v and_o set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n the_o man_n i_o say_v that_o live_v and_o that_o live_a life_n which_o be_v maintain_v by_o those_o blessing_n which_o thou_o bestow_v upon_o we_o here_o on_o the_o earth_n and_o that_o life_n which_o be_v nourish_v by_o the_o behold_n of_o thy_o deity_n and_o by_o the_o blessing_n which_o thou_o have_v lay_v uppe_o in_o heaven_n even_o so_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o at_o this_o day_n with_o they_o see_v it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o convert_v my_o misery_n into_o grace_n and_o blessing_n and_o to_o turn_v away_o from_o i_o death_n and_o dolour_n which_o bring_v they_o unto_o i_o my_o infirmity_n be_v at_o this_o day_n see_v it_o so_o please_v thou_o a_o argument_n of_o thy_o glory_n &_o thou_o work_v such_o miracle_n in_o i_o as_o be_v able_a to_o astonish_v a_o whole_a world_n to_o the_o end_n o_o lord_n that_o the_o father_n may_v tell_v unto_o their_o child_n what_o the_o effect_n of_o thy_o mercy_n be_v how_o sure_o the_o effect_n of_o thy_o promise_n and_o how_o undoubted_a the_o truth_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o so_o whensoever_o the_o last_o and_o hindermost_a posterity_n shall_v understand_v what_o have_v be_v fall_v unto_o my_o person_n it_o will_v praise_v and_o bless_v thy_o holy_a name_n 15_o see_v then_o my_o god_n that_o thou_o have_v assure_v i_o this_o life_n i_o mean_v this_o earthly_a and_o corporal_a life_n grant_v i_o also_o assurance_n of_o this_o heavenly_a and_o divine_a life_n to_o the_o end_n that_o i_o be_v most_o full_a of_o all_o hope_n and_o strength_n may_v pass_v the_o rest_n of_o my_o day_n in_o praise_v and_o serve_v of_o thou_o continual_o my_o abode_n o_o lord_n shall_v be_v always_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o thy_o altar_n my_o action_n shall_v be_v a_o song_n of_o thy_o praise_n and_o goodness_n and_o so_o will_v go_v day_n and_o night_n into_o thy_o church_n lift_v 〈…〉_o eye_n unto_o thou_o and_o have_v my_o thought_n fix_v on_o thou_o i_o will_v open_v â—ine_o heart_n and_o thou_o shall_v fill_v it_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v sanctify_v all_o my_o affection_n and_o so_o 〈◊〉_d thereby_o may_v set_v forth_o nothing_o more_o than_o thy_o glory_n finis_fw-la
end_n to_o command_v the_o sinew_n to_o move_v or_o not_o to_o move_v let_v he_o then_o if_o he_o will_v lay_v open_a his_o stomach_n and_o see_v how_o his_o life_n be_v maintain_v how_o the_o meat_n send_v down_o into_o the_o stomach_n be_v transform_v by_o a_o secret_a and_o incomprehensible_a power_n how_o by_o labour_v and_o stir_v in_o the_o stomach_n they_o run_v into_o the_o paunch_n how_o the_o good_a ivice_n flow_v through_o the_o small_a vein_n into_o the_o liver_n which_o be_v the_o shop_n of_o the_o blood_n how_o the_o liver_n discharge_v her_o superfluity_n into_o the_o gall_n spleen_n and_o kidney_n how_o it_o distribute_v the_o blood_n into_o the_o vein_n and_o how_o it_o be_v send_v into_o the_o heart_n to_o be_v there_o make_v thin_a and_o subtilise_v even_o unto_o the_o confection_n of_o the_o vital_a spirit_n if_o he_o behold_v the_o move_n and_o breathe_v of_o the_o light_n which_o refresh_v and_o moderate_v the_o heat_n of_o the_o heart_n if_o he_o see_v the_o artificial_a turn_n and_o wreathe_n of_o the_o gut_n let_v he_o not_o think_v the_o same_o to_o be_v fall_v out_o of_o the_o cloud_n neither_o yet_o that_o he_o see_v any_o other_o thing_n within_o than_o he_o see_v without_o howbeit_o when_o as_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o consider_v of_o the_o head_n which_o be_v the_o treasure_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o seat_n of_o reason_n let_v he_o dream_v among_o other_o thing_n what_o a_o especial_a work_n the_o eye_n be_v and_o with_o how_o many_o film_n and_o thin_a skin_n this_o lightsome_a spirit_n be_v garnish_v and_o defend_v which_o in_o very_a truth_n be_v the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o life_n he_o shall_v remain_v as_o it_o be_v astonish_v and_o amaze_v but_o yet_o not_o so_o much_o as_o when_o he_o come_v to_o pierce_v the_o brain_n where_o he_o shall_v perceive_v the_o manner_n whereon_o the_o portraiture_n and_o image_n of_o thing_n be_v bear_v by_o the_o sense_n as_o faithful_a messenger_n and_o interpreter_n to_o be_v receive_v and_o exercise_v therein_o by_o the_o common_a sense_n and_o afterward_o to_o be_v order_v and_o place_v within_o the_o custody_n of_o the_o celles_fw-fr of_o the_o memory_n but_o the_o thing_n that_o most_o astonish_v we_o be_v this_o when_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o understand_v what_o our_o soul_n be_v which_o manage_v &_o govern_v all_o this_o whole_a workmanship_n what_o a_o power_n it_o be_v of_o that_o thus_o strange_o move_v and_o work_v which_o awake_v when_o we_o sleep_v comprehend_v so_o easy_o and_o thing_n reach_v into_o the_o deep_a matter_n and_o by_o discourse_n find_v out_o the_o cause_n and_o reason_n of_o the_o most_o secret_a thing_n and_o we_o see_v and_o feel_v these_o effect_n in_o ourselves_o and_o yet_o we_o can_v neither_o see_v nor_o yet_o conceive_v they_o certain_o when_o we_o in_o the_o contemplation_n of_o these_o thing_n be_v lift_v up_o by_o faith_n we_o feel_v ourselves_o forthwith_o lead_v unto_o the_o author_n of_o these_o work_n and_o to_o say_v true_o when_o as_o we_o see_v so_o many_o marvellous_a thing_n disperse_v throughout_o the_o whole_a face_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o what_o other_o purpose_n serve_v they_o but_o to_o be_v as_o a_o book_n leave_v wide_a open_a for_o we_o to_o read_v out_o thereof_o the_o greatness_n and_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n who_o be_v hereby_o so_o glorious_o express_v the_o only_a behold_v whereof_o be_v able_a to_o stay_v our_o sense_n and_o spirit_n and_o furnish_v they_o with_o a_o abundant_a and_o sufficient_a contentment_n whereon_o hang_v our_o felicity_n this_o be_v it_o whereon_o we_o shall_v study_v day_n and_o night_n and_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o bare_a look_v of_o the_o cover_n only_o but_o diligent_o to_o way_n the_o periode_n yea_o even_o to_o pluck_v out_o the_o sillabes_fw-la and_o mean_a point_n which_o contain_v excellent_a and_o holy_a secret_n and_o this_o be_v a_o very_a good_a answer_n in_o my_o opinion_n which_o the_o good_a eremite_n s._n anthony_n as_o socrates_n write_v make_v unto_o a_o philosopher_n who_o ask_v he_o how_o he_o can_v possible_o dwell_v in_o a_o solitary_a place_n without_o have_v of_o book_n about_o he_o sure_o quoth_v he_o i_o lack_v no_o book_n for_o the_o world_n be_v my_o book_n and_o my_o study_n be_v the_o contemplation_n of_o nature_n wherein_o i_o read_v day_n and_o night_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o my_o god_n howbeit_o i_o can_v never_o attain_v to_o the_o end_n thereof_o o_o happy_a life_n void_a of_o such_o a_o number_n of_o boil_a sorrow_n and_o grief_n which_o undermine_v and_o consume_v our_o year_n glad_v and_o rejoice_v in_o this_o gracious_a rest_n and_o have_v good_a leave_n to_o thrust_v our_o hand_n up_o to_o the_o elbow_n into_o the_o treasure_n of_o the_o deity_n which_o feed_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o immortality_n and_o swond_a and_o die_v within_o the_o burn_a flame_n of_o eternal_a wisdom_n these_o be_v the_o delight_n and_o these_o be_v the_o allure_a bait_n which_o keep_v acepsenas_n a_o recluse_n within_o his_o cell_n in_o the_o wilderness_n full_o threescore_o year_n these_o be_v the_o allurement_n which_o stay_v that_o simeon_n all_o his_o life_n long_o upon_o the_o top_n of_o a_o pillar_n what_o a_o marvellous_a desire_n think_v you_o have_v those_o man_n who_o be_v lift_v up_o above_o the_o earth_n do_v swim_v in_o the_o air_n communicate_v with_o the_o angel_n and_o beautify_v themselves_o before_o they_o die_v without_o doubt_n our_o blood_n be_v wonderful_o congeal_v and_o gross_a about_o our_o heaâ—t_n and_o we_o very_o dull_a and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o swoon_n if_o we_o admire_v not_o their_o blessedness_n neither_o have_v we_o compassion_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n our_o spirit_n be_v mighty_o mortify_v if_o so_o be_v we_o comprehend_v not_o that_o in_o this_o life_n in_o this_o contemplation_n and_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o this_o eternal_a verity_n our_o consolation_n contentation_n &_o felicity_n lâ—eth_v consist_v and_o rest_v now_o god_n who_o love_v we_o as_o his_o child_n mean_v not_o to_o leave_v we_o unto_o the_o darkness_n of_o this_o world_n and_o to_o make_v we_o seek_v after_o grope_o as_o it_o be_v among_o his_o work_n for_o this_o his_o truth_n but_o have_v leave_v his_o spirit_n with_o we_o he_o have_v also_o leave_v unto_o we_o his_o word_n as_o a_o interpreter_n of_o his_o will_n wherein_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o find_v sure_a and_o faithful_a direction_n to_o bring_v we_o unto_o this_o verity_n and_o easy_o understand_v his_o marvellous_a work_n this_o be_v that_o voice_n which_o be_v call_v the_o burn_a word_n this_o be_v that_o word_n which_o be_v call_v the_o light_n which_o as_o eusebius_n say_v be_v like_a unto_o fire_n because_o it_o do_v not_o only_a heat_n lighten_v and_o make_v ripe_a but_o also_o melt_v soften_v and_o harden_v and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v follow_v those_o good_a egyptian_a father_n who_o life_n philo_n describe_v who_o lose_v their_o eye_n to_o look_v far_o above_o the_o work_n of_o god_n cast_v they_o forthwith_o into_o the_o read_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a book_n as_o upon_o the_o commentary_n and_o interpreter_n of_o their_o meditation_n and_o these_o be_v they_o that_o have_v most_o profound_o enter_v into_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o who_o for_o that_o occasion_n be_v in_o the_o scripture_n call_v seer_n for_o they_o be_v they_o by_o who_o we_o have_v have_v the_o mystery_n of_o eternity_n reveal_v and_o not_o by_o any_o human_a industry_n but_o by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v communicate_v unto_o we_o the_o miracle_n of_o heaven_n and_o open_v the_o entry_n into_o wisdom_n with_o the_o which_o when_o as_o our_o soul_n be_v mix_v and_o from_o thence_o have_v receive_v her_o form_n and_o perfection_n she_o must_v then_o bring_v forth_o her_o fruit_n according_a as_o the_o same_o philo_n have_v teach_v we_o that_o that_o be_v the_o property_n of_o every_o perfect_a thing_n the_o fruit_n of_o a_o meditate_a soul_n or_o rather_o the_o infant_n thereof_o if_o we_o will_v speak_v as_o eusebius_n do_v be_v prayer_n which_o be_v conceive_v in_o the_o inward_a part_n of_o our_o thought_n disclose_v itself_o betwixt_o our_o lip_n even_o as_o the_o child_n be_v conceive_v in_o the_o mother_n womb_n for_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n &_o the_o effectual_a feel_n of_o his_o goodness_n which_o be_v imprint_v in_o we_o by_o a_o holy_a cogitation_n engender_v also_o in_o we_o this_o motion_n of_o courage_n which_o mercury_n the_o great_a call_v the_o inward_a word_n which_o be_v well_o fashion_v within_o and_o aid_v by_o the_o spirit_n &_o the_o body_n thrust_v out_o itself_o and_o utter_v this_o outward_a word_n which_o we_o call_v prayer_n
we_o take_v not_o this_o only_a for_o ordinary_a prayeâ—_n which_o proceed_v of_o our_o infirmity_n and_o shall_v be_v the_o beginning_n of_o all_o our_o work_n &_o which_o we_o be_v not_o to_o keep_v to_o be_v the_o last_o action_n of_o the_o soul_n but_o for_o that_o by_o which_o we_o express_v that_o affection_n which_o be_v bear_v in_o we_o by_o perceive_v of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v from_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n which_o after_o that_o we_o have_v by_o holy_a thought_n prepare_v our_o tongue_n for_o it_o rule_v &_o govern_v the_o same_o and_o make_v it_o the_o instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n by_o which_o we_o try_v whether_o we_o converse_v therein_o holy_o yea_o or_o no_o which_o be_v such_o a_o wonderful_a contentment_n as_o that_o there_o remain_v not_o in_o our_o spirit_n to_o receive_v any_o other_o cogitation_n at_o all_o into_o it_o for_o be_v it_o that_o we_o prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o he_o to_o beseech_v he_o of_o his_o favour_n &_o grace_n or_o require_v his_o benefit_n or_o to_o give_v he_o thank_n for_o his_o favour_n daily_o show_v unto_o we_o our_o spirit_n be_v as_o it_o be_v ravish_v &_o in_o a_o swond_n &_o we_o feel_v his_o hand_n already_o come_v fast_o upon_o we_o than_o we_o be_v in_o call_v upon_o he_o have_v assure_v ourselves_o a_o long_a time_n together_o that_o whatsoever_o we_o shall_v crave_v at_o his_o hand_n in_o a_o lively_a faith_n he_o will_v grant_v we_o whether_o it_o be_v that_o we_o at_o all_o time_n as_o indeed_o we_o ought_v cause_v our_o voice_n resound_v his_o praise_n preach_v and_o set_v forth_o his_o wondrous_a work_n sing_v as_o he_o have_v command_v we_o song_n unto_o his_o glory_n and_o answer_v one_o another_o with_o hymn_n &_o spiritual_a song_n our_o heart_n rebound_v and_o leap_v in_o we_o and_o our_o spirit_n lift_v up_o itself_o above_o the_o heaven_n and_o join_v in_o thought_n with_o our_o creator_n and_o what_o hour_n nay_o what_o moment_n of_o a_o hour_n ought_v we_o to_o cease_v turn_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o soul_n towards_o he_o who_o continual_o stand_v with_o his_o arm_n wide_o open_a to_o embrace_v we_o bend_v his_o favourable_a ear_n unto_o our_o prayer_n hearken_v love_o unto_o our_o vow_n and_o be_v not_o jealous_a of_o the_o praise_n which_o we_o sing_v unto_o he_o be_v it_o meet_v then_o that_o there_o shall_v be_v either_o business_n or_o sleep_n to_o bereave_v we_o of_o this_o pleasure_n or_o rather_o that_o we_o ourselves_o shall_v bereave_v our_o soul_n &_o so_o bring_v ourselves_o a_o sleep_n even_o then_o when_o the_o sweet_a song_n earnest_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n shall_v gather_v our_o spirit_n together_o &_o assemble_v they_o to_o strive_v with_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o work_v in_o we_o be_v it_o fit_a that_o we_o shall_v become_v deaf_a even_o then_o when_o he_o touch_v the_o instrument_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o cause_v we_o agree_v unto_o the_o tune_n of_o his_o will_n and_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o melody_n of_o this_o sweet_a and_o perfect_a harmony_n which_o sound_v from_o the_o conjunction_n of_o our_o understanding_n of_o his_o deity_n o_o immortal_a delight_n who_o shall_v separate_v my_o soul_n from_o thou_o who_o shall_v pluck_v i_o from_o out_o of_o thy_o arm_n to_o draw_v i_o out_o of_o heaven_n unto_o the_o earth_n from_o clear_a shine_a brightness_n into_o miserable_a darkness_n and_o to_o lead_v away_o my_o sense_n from_o purity_n and_o cleanness_n into_o a_o most_o filthy_a dunghill_n or_o iake_n and_o therefore_o o_o thou_o my_o dear_a soul_n live_v yea_o live_v i_o say_v and_o settle_v and_o resettle_v thyself_o amid_o these_o heavenly_a delight_n which_o as_o pearl_n and_o diamond_n have_v banish_v themselves_o into_o the_o wilderness_n and_o uttermost_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o be_v such_o a_o excellent_a market_n as_o can_v possible_o be_v wish_v unto_o all_o such_o as_o have_v the_o heart_n to_o go_v thither_o to_o seek_v after_o they_o and_o live_v thou_o this_o bless_a life_n which_o be_v the_o way_n of_o immortality_n that_o pleasant_o lead_v we_o even_o into_o the_o entry_n of_o the_o heaven_n follow_v our_o god_n step_v by_o step_n and_o hold_v he_o by_o the_o garment_n where_o be_v arrive_v we_o shall_v be_v bereave_v but_o of_o that_o clothing_n that_o hinder_v we_o and_o be_v cast_v with_o a_o lose_a body_n into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o depth_n of_o his_o glory_n where_o be_v full_a not_o of_o pleasure_n ease_n rejoice_v delight_n and_o voluptuousness_n but_o with_o a_o unspeakable_a and_o unbeleeveable_a contentment_n which_o surpass_v whatsoever_o we_o be_v able_a not_o to_o speak_v of_o but_o to_o think_v of_o we_o shall_v begin_v the_o course_n of_o this_o immortal_a life_n which_o never_o shall_v have_v end_n &_o enter_v into_o this_o eternal_a blessedness_n out_o of_o which_o we_o shall_v never_o come_v &_o be_v enlighten_v with_o that_o most_o heavenly_a glory_n which_o never_o shall_v be_v darken_v but_o because_o that_o this_o last_o &_o most_o perfect_a felicity_n consist_v in_o behold_v the_o face_n of_o the_o father_n of_o light_n wherein_o we_o shall_v see_v the_o springhead_n and_o original_a beginning_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o excellency_n &_o will_v not_o have_v we_o see_v he_o face_n to_o face_n so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v encompass_v about_o with_o the_o darkness_n of_o this_o world_n but_o only_o his_o back_n part_n as_o it_o be_v pass_v by_o we_o may_v hold_v our_o peace_n and_o with_o silence_n admire_v that_o which_o we_o know_v to_o be_v but_o we_o know_v not_o how_o neither_o be_v we_o once_o able_a to_o speak_v thereof_o but_o that_o we_o must_v needs_o accuse_v our_o own_o ignorance_n and_o that_o whereof_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o affirm_v any_o thing_n save_v that_o we_o know_v not_o any_o thing_n thereof_o by_o any_o of_o our_o sense_n but_o be_v a_o thing_n which_o beyond_o all_o measure_n surpass_v all_o perfection_n else_o whatsoever_o for_o our_o sense_n can_v no_o way_n possible_o pierce_v so_o far_o into_o it_o and_o the_o more_o that_o our_o spirit_n strive_v to_o enter_v into_o it_o the_o more_o it_o stumble_v thereat_o what_o be_v there_o then_o for_o we_o to_o do_v forsooth_o a_o most_o assure_a hope_n that_o if_o we_o live_v here_o in_o this_o world_n holy_o &_o rightuous_o and_o make_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o the_o grace_n and_o favour_n which_o our_o heavenly_a father_n offer_v unto_o we_o and_o withdraw_v not_o our_o affection_n from_o he_o and_o give_v not_o the_o honour_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o he_o upon_o and_o to_o these_o earthly_a and_o worldly_a thing_n we_o shall_v one_o day_n enter_v as_o his_o child_n and_o heir_n of_o his_o glory_n into_o the_o treasury_n of_o his_o heavenly_a riches_n and_o enjoy_v according_a to_o his_o promise_n the_o brightness_n of_o his_o eternity_n i_o have_v adjoin_v this_o epistle_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o this_o treatise_n because_o they_o be_v both_o of_o like_a argument_n and_o because_o also_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o esteem_v of_o our_o own_o invention_n as_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o commend_v likewise_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ancient_a father_n who_o have_v far_o exceed_v we_o both_o in_o age_n zeal_n and_o knowledge_n and_o that_o small_a diversity_n that_o may_v be_v find_v in_o the_o translation_n may_v be_v impute_v unto_o the_o barennesse_n of_o our_o language_n wherein_o as_o in_o a_o paint_n man_n be_v enforce_v to_o imitate_v by_o shadow_n and_o image_n the_o help_n of_o natural_a body_n and_o let_v a_o man_n do_v whatsoever_o he_o can_v yet_o be_v it_o a_o rare_a and_o strange_a thing_n to_o make_v the_o counterfeit_n of_o any_o thing_n equal_a unto_o the_o thing_n itself_o the_o epistle_n of_o s._n basile_n the_o great_a unto_o s._n gregory_n the_o divine_a i_o have_v forthwith_o re-acknowledged_n your_o letter_n as_o man_n reacknowledge_v their_o friend_n child_n to_o be_v like_a unto_o their_o parent_n for_o there_o be_v no_o man_n that_o can_v or_o may_v better_o mislike_v of_o our_o heremitage_n than_o you_o yourself_o nor_o know_v before_o hand_n what_o our_o manner_n of_o life_n and_o ordinary_a conversation_n be_v to_o uphold_v and_o maintain_v that_o the_o choice_n of_o place_n can_v any_o way_n enlarge_v and_o increase_v your_o heart_n unto_o devotion_n and_o that_o there_o be_v nothing_o therein_o at_o all_o which_o may_v cause_v you_o to_o hope_v for_o any_o such_o sweet_a delight_n and_o felicity_n which_o we_o herein_o promise_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o very_a deed_n i_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a to_o cause_v you_o to_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o write_v hereof_o that_o which_o i_o myself_o day_n and_o night_n do_v here_o in_o this_o wilderness_n for_o although_o i_o have_v leave_v the_o city_n &_o all_o those_o tedious_a deal_n which_o