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here_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a behold_v thou_o my_o love_a father_n affectionate_o embrace_v i_o in_o christ_n from_o all_o eternity_n by_o the_o sweet_a work_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n this_o be_v that_o truly-blessed_n vision_n of_o the_o sacred_a and_o mysterious_a trinity_n in_o this_o life_n of_o grace_n that_o will_v for_o ever_o make_v i_o true_o happy_a in_o that_o of_o glory_n lord_n if_o i_o find_v thou_o not_o three_o in_o one_o to_o my_o soul_n comfort_n in_o this_o life_n i_o shall_v never_o be_v find_v of_o thou_o to_o be_v bless_v in_o thou_o in_o that_o to_o come_v without_o thy_o power_n it_o have_v not_o be_v decree_v without_o thy_o wisdom_n it_o have_v never_o be_v act_v without_o thy_o love_n it_o have_v never_o be_v sinish_v here_o in_o a_o severe_a judge_n i_o joyful_o behold_v a_o merciful_a redeemer_n in_o a_o glorious_a divinity_n a_o true_a humanity_n unite_v to_o the_o deity_n not_o mix_v with_o it_o before_o i_o have_v three_o person_n 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soul_n that_o god_n be_v in_o himself_o be_v incomprehensible_a and_o his_o love_n in_o christ_n unutterable_a with_o what_o filial_a fear_n shall_v thou_o think_v of_o he_o with_o what_o awfulness_n name_v he_o with_o what_o reverence_n and_o preparedness_n pray_v unto_o he_o with_o what_o heat_n of_o affection_n love_v he_o with_o what_o carefulness_n and_o conscience_n fear_v to_o offend_v he_o with_o what_o cheerfulness_n and_o holy_a diligence_n devote_v thy_o service_n to_o he_o bless_a lord_n see_v that_o i_o be_o utter_o unable_a of_o myself_o to_o comprehend_v thou_o o_o let_v i_o be_v gracious_o comprehend_v of_o thou_o that_o corruption_n may_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o immortality_n and_o humane_a frailty_n of_o eternal_a glory_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o understanding_n in_o part_n to_o know_v thou_o so_o give_v i_o also_o affection_n entire_o to_o love_v thou_o and_o fix_v
with_o this_o subject_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o suspect_v thy_o love_a to_o fear_v thy_o enjoy_n it_o for_o where_o thy_o treasure_n be_v there_o will_v thy_o heart_n be_v also_o if_o thou_o live_v the_o life_n of_o pleasure_n thou_o be_v so_o much_o worse_a than_o a_o beast_n by_o how_o much_o thou_o ought_v by_o reason_n to_o be_v better_a if_o of_o action_n thou_o be_v so_o much_o near_o to_o happiness_n as_o reason_n be_v beyond_o sense_n and_o yet_o so_o much_o far_o off_o as_o grace_n be_v beyond_o nature_n if_o the_o happy_a life_n of_o heavenly_a meditation_n thou_o be_v so_o far_o above_o vanity_n as_o heaven_n be_v above_o earth_n as_o immotality_n above_o nature_n as_o glory_v above_o corruption_n o_o how_o sweet_a be_v those_o thought_n which_o lead_v i_o to_o eternity_n which_o raise_v my_o soul_n above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n that_o can_v support_v i_o under_o all_o the_o heavy_a pressure_n of_o sin_n under_o all_o the_o grievous_a burden_n of_o sorrow_n under_o all_o the_o sharp_a assault_n of_o satan_n that_o 〈◊〉_d make_v i_o merry_a in_o life_n and_o triumphant_a in_o death_n nothing_o can_v more_o true_o represent_v i_o to_o myself_o and_o inform_v i_o that_o i_o be_o all_o earthly_a than_o the_o dullness_n and_o backwardness_n of_o my_o thought_n to_o be_v heavenly_a who_o can_v ever_o hope_v to_o be_v a_o inhabitant_n of_o that_o city_n who_o language_n he_o can_v speak_v lord_n when_o my_o thought_n be_v more_o zealous_o affect_v with_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n i_o shall_v then_o hope_v to_o be_v more_o frequent_o acquaint_v with_o thy_o heavenly_a visit_n by_o my_o careless_a neglect_n of_o the_o one_o i_o be_o now_o just_o deprive_v of_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o the_o other_o while_o i_o be_o wed_v to_o this_o wretched_a world_n my_o thought_n must_v needs_o favour_v of_o corruption_n but_o if_o thou_o lord_n will_v once_o open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o glorious_a beauty_n of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n i_o 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soul_n and_o body_n of_o thy_o saint_n eternal_o delight_v themselves_o o_o thou_o sovereign_a of_o my_o soul_n eternal_a comfort_n how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o that_o have_v be_v hitherto_o so_o much_o unmindful_a of_o thou_o how_o undeserving_a to_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o glory_n that_o be_o so_o daily_o guilty_a of_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n lord_n raise_v my_o thought_n to_o immortality_n and_o fix_v my_o soul_n upon_o the_o love_n of_o sweet_a eternity_n let_v my_o chief_a joy_n be_v ever_o to_o contemplate_v thou_o who_o be_v my_o chief_a good_a pardon_v those_o wretched_a hour_n that_o have_v be_v lose_v in_o search_n of_o outward_a happiness_n o_o make_v i_o to_o redeem_v they_o by_o abandon_v the_o creature_n and_o place_v my_o affection_n whole_o on_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o great_a creator_n expatiate_v my_o sinful_a soul_n with_o daily_a meditation_n of_o my_o future_a joy_n that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o more_o fervent_o fear_v thou_o more_o dutiful_o desire_v thou_o more_o earnest_o long_o for_o thou_o more_o hearty_o embrace_v thou_o more_o faithful_o and_o think_v of_o thou_o more_o joyful_o to_o my_o life_n end_v amen_n chap._n 33._o upon_o unchristianlike_a dejectedness_n in_o poverty_n why_o do_v i_o excruciate_v my_o soul_n with_o apprehension_n of_o a_o seem_a evil_n how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o of_o this_o life_n which_o i_o hold_v from_o that_o god_n who_o i_o dare_v not_o trust_v will_v god_n feed_v i_o with_o the_o delicate_n of_o heaven_n and_o not_o give_v i_o bread_n will_v he_o give_v i_o full_a draught_n of_o the_o river_n of_o his_o eternal_a pleasure_n and_o not_o afford_v i_o temporal_a refreshment_n shall_v my_o death_n be_v precious_a in_o his_o eye_n and_o my_o life_n uncomfortable_a in_o my_o own_o can_v there_o be_v any_o evil_n and_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o do_v it_o shall_v he_o do_v it_o and_o shall_v i_o complain_v if_o poverty_n be_v evil_a in_o itself_o yet_o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n have_v draw_v upon_o i_o this_o evil_a of_o punishment_n so_o this_o evil_n be_v from_o nature_n and_o the_o good_a from_o grace_n by_o this_o affliction_n i_o be_o wean_v from_o the_o world_n and_o make_v desirous_a of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n i_o be_o now_o put_v in_o mind_n that_o my_o treasure_n be_v there_o my_o heart_n shall_v be_v there_o also_o i_o be_o now_o full_o assure_v by_o my_o patience_n and_o humility_n under_o this_o affliction_n and_o by_o the_o quiet_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n it_o daily_o bring_v forth_o in_o i_o that_o i_o be_o god_n child_n that_o as_o i_o be_o now_o make_v partaker_n of_o my_o saviour_n suffering_n so_o i_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o of_o his_o glory_n that_o i_o part_n with_o earthly_a contentment_n to_o enjoy_v heavenly_a comfort_n lord_n when_o thou_o lend_v i_o thy_o staff_n of_o consolation_n i_o shall_v be_v well_o able_a to_o endure_v thy_o rod_n of_o affliction_n all_o though_o my_o body_n be_v worse_o i_o shall_v then_o find_v my_o soul_n to_o be_v much_o better_a my_o present_a condition_n happy_a my_o future_a bless_a in_o what_o estate_n soever_o i_o be_o i_o will_v think_v that_o best_a because_o thou_o lord_n have_v put_v i_o there_o if_o my_o call_n be_v low_a my_o account_n will_v be_v the_o less_o if_o i_o discharge_v this_o faithful_o i_o shall_v not_o lose_v my_o reward_n thou_o o_o lord_n look_v not_o upon_o my_o greatness_n but_o my_o goodness_n my_o faithfulness_n in_o thy_o service_n a_o pin_n in_o thy_o material_a temple_n be_v as_o useful_a as_o a_o stone_n if_o i_o be_v any_o thing_n in_o thy_o spiritual_a it_o be_v enough_o yet_o let_v i_o not_o content_v myself_o with_o easiness_n and_o indifferency_n in_o heavenly_a blessing_n but_o labour_v to_o supply_v my_o outward_a want_n by_o inward_a grace_n so_o shall_v this_o earthly_a bitterness_n be_v turn_v into_o spiritual_a sweetness_n and_o eternal_a blessedness_n thou_o o_o lord_n have_v allot_v i_o my_o portion_n in_o this_o life_n most_o agreeable_a to_o thy_o divine_a wisdom_n most_o suitable_a to_o my_o frail_a condition_n and_o why_o take_v i_o then_o think_v for_o to_o morrow_n sufficient_a unto_o the_o day_n be_v the_o evil_a thereof_o thou_o allow_v i_o lawful_a mean_n for_o increase_v of_o it_o thou_o forbidde_v i_o repine_a thought_n to_o distrust_v thou_o in_o it_o lord_n let_v i_o first_o seek_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o and_o then_o i_o know_v assure_o that_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o i_o shall_v be_v add_v to_o i_o o_o thou_o bless_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n who_o for_o my_o sake_n be_v willing_a to_o endure_v the_o scornful_a poverty_n of_o this_o life_n to_o purchase_v my_o redemption_n teach_v i_o by_o thy_o example_n and_o for_o thy_o sake_n to_o undervalue_v all_o the_o glorious_a pomp_n of_o these_o entice_a vanity_n that_o though_o my_o body_n be_v despise_v by_o the_o world_n my_o sinful_a soul_n may_v be_v accept_v with_o thou_o and_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v eternal_o be_v happy_a where_o thou_o be_v lord_n by_o how_o much_o by_o thy_o great_a suffering_n thou_o be_v make_v the_o vild_a for_o i_o by_o so_o much_o by_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n let_v thy_o love_n be_v ever_o dear_a to_o i_o o_o give_v i_o grace_n suitable_a to_o all_o event_n let_v not_o prosperity_n puff_v i_o up_o nor_o adversity_n too_o much_o deject_v i_o but_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n let_v happiness_n in_o christ_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o make_v i_o humble_a in_o the_o one_o patient_a in_o the_o other_o thankful_a in_o either_o bappy_a in_o both_o grant_v lord_n that_o no_o ungodly_a care_n or_o sinful_a sorrow_n may_v disturb_v i_o but_o that_o i_o may_v with_o willingness_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o
the_o sinner_n tear_n in_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n by_o tho_o fettiplace_n dom_n pet_n cantab._n mat._n 3.2_o repent_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v at_o hand_n london_n print_v for_o humphrey_n moseley_n and_o be_v to_o be_v sell_v at_o his_o shop_n at_o the_o prince_n arm_n in_o st._n paul_n churchyard_n 1653._o the_o sinner_n tear_n by_o t.f._n juâ—â—â—_n suhitp_n tâ—â—uâ—scrâ—â—it_fw-la paenitentia_fw-la 16_o london_n 53_o print_v for_o humphrey_n narley_n at_o the_o prince_n arm_n in_o st_n paul_n churchyard_n to_o the_o right_n honourable_a richard_z lord_n keble_n one_o of_o the_o lord_n commissioner_n of_o the_o great_a seal_n of_o england_n and_o the_o much_o honour_a mary_n his_o true_o virtuous_a and_o religious_a lady_n grace_n and_o peace_n my_o honour_a lord_n i_o know_v not_o where_o to_o find_v a_o fit_a patron_n for_o tear_n than_o your_o lordship_n the_o constant_a series_n of_o who_o happy_a day_n have_v be_v a_o exact_a pattern_n of_o true_a piety_n and_o but_o one_o entire_a oblation_n of_o fincere_a devotion_n greatness_n and_o goodness_n be_v the_o best_a supporter_n of_o decay_a holiness_n by_o the_o one_o she_o be_v defend_v from_o suffer_v ill_a by_o the_o other_o encourage_v in_o do_v well_o these_o high_a and_o happy_a ornament_n together_o with_o my_o nearness_n of_o blood_n unto_o your_o honour_n near_a relation_n and_o my_o infant_n education_n in_o that_o gracious_a family_n to_o which_o as_o to_o the_o happy_a instrument_n i_o thankful_o ascribe_v my_o first_o ingrafting_n into_o christ_n be_v strong_a persuasion_n to_o invite_v i_o to_o presume_v upon_o your_o honour_n patronage_n of_o this_o small_a tract_n and_o humble_o to_o present_v you_o with_o a_o taste_n of_o such_o wholesome_a fruit_n as_o by_o divine_a increase_n have_v have_v their_o growth_n from_o those_o precedent_a blossom_n if_o ever_o kneel_v be_v in_o season_n now_o be_v the_o needful_a time_n when_o there_o be_v not_o only_a wrath_n go_v out_o 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instruction_n to_o the_o ignorant_a of_o help_n to_o the_o weak_a of_o comfort_n to_o the_o willing_a of_o joy_n to_o the_o good_a of_o terror_n to_o the_o bad_a of_o happiness_n i_o trust_v to_o all_o that_o be_v direct_v to_o it_o and_o especial_o unto_o their_o soul_n that_o stand_v in_o great_a need_n of_o comfort_n from_o it_o i_o shall_v not_o presume_v to_o enlarge_v myself_o with_o waste_a expression_n because_o i_o know_v your_o lordship_n more_o weighty_a affair_n will_v not_o admit_v of_o such_o fruitless_a endeavour_n i_o shall_v now_o only_o crave_v your_o honour_n leave_n to_o end_v with_o orison_n as_o you_o have_v be_v both_o holy_a in_o your_o life_n so_o may_v you_o be_v happy_a in_o your_o death_n bless_v in_o your_o memorial_n may_v those_o hopeful_a pledge_n of_o your_o love_n be_v faithful_a earnest_n of_o your_o joy_n and_o future_a branch_n of_o the_o church_n peace_n may_v they_o all_o by_o your_o example_n go_v on_o cheerful_o and_o joyful_o in_o those_o path_n of_o piety_n which_o lead_v to_o rest_n and_o quietness_n that_o their_o seedtime_n be_v sorrow_n their_o harvest_n may_v be_v joy_n that_o all_o tear_n may_v be_v wipe_v from_o their_o eye_n all_o sorrow_n from_o their_o heart_n this_o be_v my_o honour_a lord_n the_o most_o affectionate_a desire_n as_o a_o kinsman_n the_o most_o zealous_a as_o a_o christian_a of_o the_o most_o humble_a of_o all_o your_o honour_n servant_n though_o fettiplace_n to_o the_o christian_a reader_n all_o christian_a consolation_n reader_n the_o misery_n of_o this_o distress_a age_n be_v such_o and_o so_o many_o that_o i_o know_v well_o a_o subject_n of_o joy_n will_v in_o the_o world_n eye_n appear_v more_o seasonable_a and_o be_v far_o more_o acceptable_a after_o such_o a_o deluge_n of_o sorrow_n but_o that_o heart_n which_o be_v as_o true_o sensible_a of_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n as_o of_o the_o burden_n of_o misery_n will_v sure_o find_v that_o there_o be_v no_o true_a joy_n but_o in_o godly_a sorrow_n that_o there_o be_v more_o complaceney_n of_o soul_n in_o one_o repentant_a tear_n than_o in_o a_o age_n of_o pleasure_n with_o grief_n of_o heart_n i_o confess_v that_o much_o of_o my_o little_a time_n have_v be_v vain_o spend_v i_o now_o therefore_o willing_o resolve_v to_o lament_v my_o lose_a hour_n and_o shall_v account_v it_o my_o chief_a happiness_n on_o earth_n to_o spend_v my_o short_a remainder_n to_o my_o best_a advantage_n i_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o for_o thy_o own_o sake_n to_o consider_v with_o i_o that_o god_n hath-reserved_n we_o unto_o the_o last_o the_o worst_a the_o very_a dregs_n of_o time_n that_o our_o transgression_n be_v innumerable_a our_o calamity_n unmatchable_a our_o grief_n unutterable_a that_o our_o day_n our_o hour_n our_o minute_n perhaps_o be_v few_o and_o full_a of_o evil_a that_o it_o be_v even_o now_o most_o just_a with_o god_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o a_o end_n that_o satan_n cunning_n be_v unsearchable_a his_o malice_n implacable_a and_o without_o divine_a assistance_n unresistable_a that_o there_o be_v no_o one_o minute_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n in_o which_o we_o be_v not_o expose_v unto_o many_o great_a danger_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o we_o shall_v then_o find_v that_o it_o behove_v we_o to_o watch_v and_o pray_v that_o it_o main_o concern_v we_o to_o store_v ourselves_o with_o such_o fit_a remedy_n as_o may_v either_o enable_v in_o the_o combat_n or_o support_v we_o in_o the_o foil_n such_o humble_a confession_n and_o devout_a prayer_n as_o by_o god_n mercy_n i_o have_v find_v agreeable_a to_o i_o own_o condition_n i_o have_v here_o publish_v for_o the_o good_a of_o thou_o and_o such_o true_a comfort_n as_o i_o have_v enjoy_v in_o they_o i_o hearty_o desire_n may_v be_v derive_v to_o thou_o from_o they_o and_o my_o humble_a and_o most_o earnest_a petition_n unto_o almighty_a god_n be_v that_o as_o we_o have_v be_v deep_a sharer_n in_o sin_v and_o in_o suffering_n so_o we_o may_v also_o be_v devout_a sharer_n in_o sorrow_v that_o the_o vial_n of_o our_o tear_n may_v pacify_v the_o vial_n of_o his_o wrath_n that_o so_o his_o fierce_a anger_n may_v be_v appease_v our_o cry_a sin_n pardon_v our_o bad_a conscience_n quiet_v our_o bleed_a heart_n comfort_v our_o languish_a desire_n relieve_v our_o sad_a division_n end_v our_o distress_a church_n restore_v our_o dear_a country_n preserve_v and_o our_o sinful_a soul_n and_o body_n eternal_o save_v with_o this_o happy_a resolution_n of_o timely_a contrition_n i_o joyful_o embrace_v thou_o and_o earnest_o entreat_v to_o be_v embrace_v by_o thou_o that_o by_o this_o bless_a union_n of_o our_o soul_n upon_o earth_n we_o may_v at_o last_o enjoy_v each_o other_o in_o those_o sweet_a embrace_n of_o eternity_n which_o be_v the_o cordial_a desire_n and_o shall_v be_v the_o daily_a and_o devout_a prayer_n of_o thy_o servant_n in_o all_o good_a affection_n and_o hearty_a well-wish_n in_o christ_n jesus_n tho._n fettiplace_n the_o sinner_n complaint_n ah_o lord_n so_o long_o what_o sudden_a fear_n what_o care_n and_o doubt_n what_o sigh_n and_o tear_n since_o last_o thou_o do_v afford_v thy_o love_a look_n have_v i_o oppress_v and_o robe_v of_o rest_n because_o thou_o lord_n thy_o servant_n have_v forsake_v if_o not_o a_o look_n yet_o hear_v i_o speak_v and_o pity_v i_o o_o do_v not_o break_v thy_o bruise_a reed_n why_o shall_v thou_o strive_v with_o man_n who_o day_n be_v do_v when_o but_o begin_v sith_o thou_o great_a god_n have_v measure_v out_o his_o span_n amaze_v i_o not_o with_o fearful_a thing_n give_v i_o thy_o grace_n o_o give_v i_o wing_n of_o swift_a desire_n and_o holy_a zeal_n to_o raise_v my_o soul_n to_o sky_n with_o powerful_a cry_n that_o i_o may_v sweet_o warble_v forth_o thy_o praise_n thou_o be_v my_o centre_n fix_v i_o there_o or_o move_v i_o in_o thy_o
resolution_n to_o adhere_v unto_o thou_o that_o as_o thou_o be_v true_o and_o eternal_o one_o in_o thy_o essence_n and_o yet_o distinct_o three_o in_o thy_o person_n so_o i_o may_v be_v true_o and_o entire_o one_o in_o my_o obedience_n although_o distinct_o three_o in_o my_o faculty_n that_o all_o may_v be_v but_o one_o and_o that_o a_o please_a sacrifice_n of_o praise_n unto_o thou_o of_o profit_n unto_o other_o of_o comfort_n to_o myself_o forgive_v my_o misconceiving_n of_o thy_o sacred_a essence_n my_o rash_a approach_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a presence_n my_o cold_a careless_a irreligious_a thought_n distract_a word_n undesent_n action_n lord_n i_o be_o sail_v on_o the_o stormy_a sea_n of_o ignorance_n and_o misery_n o_o be_v thou_o my_o sure_a pilot_n to_o direct_v i_o my_o sweet_a calm_a to_o refresh_v i_o my_o safe_a harbour_n to_o receive_v i_o for_o of_o thou_o and_o through_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o thou_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n 2._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n love_n and_o man_n unthankfulness_n a_o meditation_n suit_v to_o the_o morning_n bless_a god_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o the_o richness_n of_o the_o largeness_n of_o the_o constancy_n of_o thy_o love_n to_o man_n of_o man_n vileness_n and_o untowardness_n unto_o thou_o his_o god_n i_o stand_v amaze_v at_o thy_o goodness_n and_o my_o own_o unthankfulness_n how_o great_a and_o invaluable_a a_o blessing_n do_v i_o enjoy_v in_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o glorious_a light_n of_o this_o present_a day_n how_o vile_a and_o unworthy_a be_o i_o that_o receive_v it_o how_o great_a and_o glorious_a be_v thou_o that_o give_v it_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v light_v inaccessible_a unto_o which_o no_o mortal_a eye_n can_v approach_v before_o who_o glorious_a majesty_n the_o bless_a angel_n stand_v amaze_v and_o i_o be_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o worse_o lord_n for_o dust_n be_v thy_o creation_n and_o therefore_o in_o its_o entity_n be_v good_a before_o i_o be_v dust_n i_o be_v not_o at_o all_o this_o not_o be_v by_o thou_o become_v a_o be_v this_o be_v beautiful_a this_o beauty_n immortal_a and_o without_o thou_o this_o happy_a be_v be_v again_o become_v far_o worse_o than_o not_o to_o be_v what_o can_v be_v more_o vain_a more_o empty_a than_o nothing_o ah_o woe_n be_v i_o i_o be_o now_o become_v far_o worse_o than_o nothing_o thou_o make_v i_o all_o goodness_n and_o that_o goodness_n may_v have_v make_v i_o all_o blessedness_n but_o i_o have_v make_v myself_o all_o sin_n and_o this_o sin_n have_v make_v i_o all_o misery_n there_o be_v darkness_n in_o not_o be_v but_o that_o darkness_n be_v incapable_a there_o be_v great_a darkness_n in_o be_v ill_a for_o this_o darkness_n be_v most_o capable_a of_o the_o privation_n of_o all_o light_n of_o comfort_n in_o this_o life_n of_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o blackness_n of_o darkness_n in_o hell_n for_o ever_o this_o lord_n be_v my_o condition_n in_o nature_n and_o without_o thy_o gracious_a help_n must_v have_v be_v so_o for_o ever_o let_v i_o now_o see_v what_o my_o condition_n be_v by_o grace_n by_o which_o i_o enjoy_v not_o only_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n without_o which_o my_o life_n will_v prove_v uncomfortable_a but_o also_o a_o sweet_a and_o safe_a assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v by_o this_o happy_a light_n conduct_v i_o safe_o to_o the_o bless_a light_n of_o glory_n bless_a lord_n i_o can_v now_o look_v no_o way_n but_o to_o happiness_n i_o now_o find_v a_o true_a sweetness_n and_o composedness_n of_o soul_n a_o constant_a and_o courageous_a setledness_n of_o heart_n even_o in_o the_o very_a height_n of_o all_o the_o disturbance_n of_o nature_n of_o all_o the_o inundation_n of_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o fluctuation_n of_o sorrow_n of_o all_o the_o machination_n of_o satan_n from_o the_o sweet_a fountain_n of_o thy_o mercy_n arise_v those_o precious_a stream_n of_o consolation_n which_o abundant_o relieve_v i_o in_o this_o barren_a wilderness_n i_o find_v indeed_o a_o law_n in_o my_o member_n continual_o rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n but_o i_o find_v also_o thy_o grace_n to_o be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o by_o which_o i_o be_o victorious_a here_o and_o shall_v be_v triumphant_a hereafter_o satan_n may_v strive_v to_o winnow_v i_o like_o wheat_n but_o this_o shall_v make_v i_o the_o pure_a for_o thy_o granary_n i_o now_o find_v a_o total_a and_o a_o bless_a change_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n my_o affection_n which_o former_o be_v captivate_v unto_o sin_n entire_o devote_v to_o thy_o service_n my_o love_n with_o holy_a david_n wonderful_a to_o thy_o law_n my_o hatred_n perfect_a against_o sin_n my_o desire_n eager_a for_o thy_o presence_n my_o fear_n astonish_v in_o thy_o absence_n my_o delight_n in_o thy_o promise_n ravish_v my_o joy_n in_o thy_o performance_n triumph_v by_o these_o rich_a endowment_n of_o thou_o i_o be_o wrap_v up_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n all_o vain_a and_o empty_a desire_n of_o the_o besot_v pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n appear_v true_o as_o they_o be_v but_o thorn_n and_o briar_n to_o disturb_v the_o growth_n of_o my_o felicity_n how_o sweet_a be_v their_o loss_n for_o thy_o gain_n how_o easy_o how_o willing_o how_o joyful_o how_o thankful_o be_v all_o these_o foggy_a mist_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n happy_o disperse_v by_o the_o bright_a ray_n of_o my_o ensue_a glory_n beside_o these_o fawn_a enemy_n of_o peace_n which_o flatter_v to_o unquietness_n i_o be_o now_o able_a to_o encounter_v with_o those_o other_o which_o affright_v the_o soul_n even_o in_o their_o first_o appearance_n and_o be_v able_a to_o deject_v the_o carnal_a man_n even_o to_o astonishment_n and_o utter_o to_o expose_v he_o to_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n and_o torture_v of_o punishment_n such_o lord_n be_v the_o vast_a difference_n between_o the_o bless_a one_o of_o thy_o fold_n and_o those_o unhappy_a one_o which_o stray_n from_o thou_o into_o the_o strange_a pasture_n of_o impiety_n no_o sorrow_n can_v surprise_v i_o but_o for_o sin_n and_o even_o this_o too_o thou_o make_v to_o increase_v my_o joy_n what_o affliction_n can_v be_v evil_a which_o be_v thy_o physic_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o good_a if_o it_o be_v grievous_a in_o the_o taste_n it_o be_v joyous_a in_o the_o effect_n if_o i_o mark_v the_o happy_a close_a i_o must_v with_o joy_n confess_v that_o these_o bitter_a storm_n will_v end_v in_o bless_a calm_n will_v bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n those_o grievous_a sin_n that_o bring_v my_o saviour_n to_o those_o bitter_a groan_n will_v force_v i_o from_o the_o sorrow_n of_o this_o life_n to_o my_o celestial_a harbour_n will_v bring_v i_o on_o my_o knee_n to_o see_v my_o own_o vildness_n will_v enrich_v i_o with_o the_o grace_n of_o humility_n and_o patience_n and_o together_o with_o they_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o if_o so_o how_o can_v i_o complain_v of_o want_n when_o in_o stead_n of_o earth_n i_o enjoy_v heaven_n lord_n what_o can_v he_o fear_v that_o be_v assure_v of_o thy_o favour_n affliction_n tribulation_n cross_n sin_n satan_n death_n hell_n itself_o shall_v work_v to_o my_o advantage_n as_o my_o cross_n be_v more_o grievous_a my_o crown_n shall_v be_v more_o glorious_a where_o sin_n and_o satan_n have_v be_v most_o prevail_a there_o grace_n and_o goodness_n shall_v be_v more_o triumph_v how_o true_o sweet_a lord_n be_v the_o inviolable_a peace_n of_o thy_o saint_n who_o powerful_o compelle_v even_v the_o very_a rage_n of_o earth_n and_o hell_n to_o work_v to_o their_o advantage_n lord_n sanctify_v the_o trial_n of_o this_o life_n unto_o my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o by_o my_o patient_a suffering_n with_o my_o saviour_n here_o i_o may_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o and_o by_o he_o hereafter_o i_o have_v hitherto_o look_v on_o my_o inward_a happiness_n if_o i_o now_o cast_v my_o eye_n upon_o my_o outward_a i_o shall_v there_o see_v that_o all_o these_o outward_a blessing_n also_o be_v 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lord_n when_o i_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o many_o day_n have_v pass_v i_o without_o bend_v of_o a_o knee_n how_o many_o night_n i_o have_v go_v prayerless_a to_o bed_n i_o may_v well_o wonder_v that_o i_o be_o this_o hour_n alive_a to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v too_o unmindful_a of_o thy_o holy_a providence_n and_o be_o therefore_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o merciful_a protection_n few_o and_o full_a of_o evil_n have_v my_o day_n be_v in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o may_v go_v hence_o and_o yet_o i_o still_o live_v as_o if_o i_o know_v not_o why_o i_o come_v hither_o i_o be_o many_o way_n invite_v to_o my_o heavenly_a home_n how_o sweet_o do_v thou_o wean_v from_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n by_o the_o blessedness_n of_o death_n by_o this_o evening_n rest_v of_o my_o body_n i_o be_o put_v in_o mind_n of_o that_o eternal_a rest_n of_o my_o soul_n this_o day_n end_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n that_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n pass_v and_o that_o all_o thing_n shall_v become_v new_a as_o this_o hour_n be_v the_o evening_n to_o this_o day_n so_o this_o day_n for_o aught_o i_o know_v may_v be_v the_o evening_n to_o my_o whole_a life_n i_o can_v challenge_v to_o myself_o one_o minute_n more_o how_o vain_a be_o i_o to_o promise_v day_n and_o year_n lord_n in_o the_o whole_a current_n of_o thy_o sacred_a story_n i_o find_v but_o only_o one_o that_o dare_v presume_v upon_o so_o large_a a_o reckon_n and_o he_o thou_o brande_v with_o the_o name_n of_o fool_n let_v his_o folly_n lord_n be_v my_o instruction_n so_o shall_v i_o account_v each_o day_n my_o last_o and_o neither_o care_n to_o live_v nor_o fear_v to_o die_v how_o many_o have_v be_v snatch_v out_o of_o this_o life_n how_o sudden_o and_o to_o man_n eye_n how_o fearful_o how_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o mercy_n unto_o i_o to_o spare_v i_o for_o repentonce_o how_o often_o and_o how_o earnest_o have_v thou_o 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will_v more_o true_o represent_v i_o to_o myself_o than_o the_o first_o view_n of_o my_o affection_n if_o my_o first_o thought_n be_v season_v with_o grace_n my_o follow_a action_n will_v savour_v of_o goodness_n my_o care_n shall_v be_v more_o to_o dress_v my_o soul_n than_o to_o trim_v my_o body_n i_o will_v think_v no_o pain_n too_o great_a no_o ornament_n too_o rich_a to_o make_v her_o beautiful_a one_o devout_a sigh_n from_o a_o contrite_a heart_n be_v of_o more_o worth_n in_o thy_o sight_n than_o a_o hour_n task_n of_o lip-devotion_n my_o affection_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o my_o word_n without_o which_o i_o speak_v only_o but_o pray_v not_o when_o my_o prayer_n be_v cold_a my_o hope_n may_v well_o be_v comfortless_a my_o set_a hour_n for_o devotion_n shall_v be_v constant_a no_o pretence_n of_o nature_n shall_v debar_v i_o of_o this_o happiness_n the_o lover_n eye_n be_v often_o glance_v on_o the_o please_a object_n that_o delight_v he_o if_o my_o affection_n be_v sincere_a my_o look_n will_v be_v amorous_a i_o shall_v often_o steal_v a_o sweet_a ejaculation_n to_o satisfy_v the_o longing_n of_o my_o love-sick_a soul_n when_o i_o can_v thus_o bring_v the_o day_n to_o a_o end_n my_o life_n will_v be_v comfortable_a my_o death_n happy_a and_o i_o may_v then_o say_v with_o holy_a david_n that_o i_o will_v lay_v i_o down_o in_o peace_n and_o take_v my_o rest_n for_o it_o be_v thou_o lord_n only_o that_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n bless_a lord_n in_o the_o morning_n of_o my_o creation_n thou_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o evening_n of_o my_o redemption_n thou_o give_v thyself_o unto_o i_o my_o creation_n be_v wonderful_a my_o redemption_n astonish_v as_o this_o day_n light_n be_v obscure_v for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o body_n so_o be_v thou_o the_o blefy_v and_o eternal_a light_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o soul_n thou_o o_o bless_a saviour_n be_v my_o light_n to_o direct_v i_o my_o heat_n to_o comfort_v i_o my_o sweet_a and_o safe_a repose_n eternal_o to_o refresh_v i_o gracious_a god_n with_o humble_a and_o deject_a heart_n i_o ask_v forgiveness_n of_o the_o many_o fail_n of_o my_o sinfud_a life_n past_a recall_v my_o sinful_a thought_n to_o my_o remembrance_n lord_n as_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o be_v intolerable_a so_o let_v my_o grief_n for_o they_o be_v unutterable_a lord_n open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o foulnes_n and_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n and_o apprebend_v the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o wrath_n against_o it_o forgive_v those_o actual_a sin_n which_o this_o day_n light_n have_v witness_v lord_n give_v i_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o they_o a_o perfect_a batter_v against_o they_o a_o fix_a and_o a_o constant_a resolution_n to_o forsake_v they_o lord_n cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o secret_a and_o unknown_a sin_n and_o keep_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n that_o dare_v and_o presumptuous_a sin_n may_v never_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o make_v i_o a_o careful_a steward_n of_o that_o precious_a time_n which_o thou_o haft_n give_v i_o withdraw_v my_o affection_n from_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o appoint_a time_n i_o may_v wait_v ready_o and_o cheerful_o until_o my_o change_n shall_v come_v chap._n 5._o upon_o our_o approach_n unto_o god_n house_n lord_n there_o be_v no_o mortal_a man_n worthy_a to_o stand_v at_o thy_o door_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n and_o yet_o how_o often_o have_v i_o presume_v to_o approach_v unto_o thou_o without_o that_o preparedness_n of_o heart_n without_o that_o dejection_n of_o soul_n without_o that_o true_a and_o holy_a reverence_n that_o become_v thy_o child_n i_o be_o now_o go_v out_o of_o egypt_n into_o canaan_n out_o of_o bondage_n into_o freedom_n the_o sinful_a trouble_n of_o this_o life_n be_v my_o soul_n taskmaster_n to_o load_v it_o with_o a_o burden_n insupportable_a and_o this_o be_v that_o place_n of_o sacrifice_n that_o mount_n of_o god_n to_o ease_v and_o solace_v it_o consider_v therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o what_o relation_n thou_o now_o stand_v to_o thy_o god_n if_o thou_o be_v a_o true_a israelite_n thou_o will_v look_v back_o upon_o thy_o drudgery_n and_o despise_v it_o and_o offer_v up_o thyself_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n with_o cheerfulness_n with_o thankfulness_n of_o heart_n if_o thou_o be_v god_n child_n thou_o will_v love_v to_o be_v in_o god_n house_n long_o for_o god_n presence_n thirst_n for_o his_o favour_n delight_n in_o his_o word_n and_o rejoice_v to_o be_v often_o at_o his_o table_n thou_o will_v make_v it_o thy_o chies_a joy_n to_o be_v often_o in_o that_o place_n from_o whence_o thou_o may_v expect_v thy_o chief_a good_a lord_n by_o thy_o grace_n assist_v i_o will_v now_o unclothe_v myself_o of_o all_o earthly_a affection_n i_o will_v call_v to_o mind_n unto_o who_o presence_n i_o approach_v and_o wherefore_o that_o i_o be_o go_v from_o this_o church_n militant_a to_o that_o triumphant_a that_o thou_o lord_n be_v as_o true_o present_v here_o in_o grace_n as_o there_o in_o glory_n unless_o therefore_o i_o be_o in_o love_n with_o misery_n i_o will_v leave_v behind_o i_o all_o earthly-mindedness_a and_o carry_v with_o i_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o heavenly_a thought_n a_o lowly_a mind_n and_o reverend_a gesture_n lord_n if_o i_o go_v not_o cheerful_o to_o thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n i_o may_v well_o fear_v i_o shall_v never_o go_v joyful_o to_o that_o of_o glory_n the_o low_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n shall_v content_v i_o divine_a worship_n admit_v not_o of_o disparity_n of_o person_n we_o be_v all_o sinner_n and_o as_o we_o be_v in_o nature_n most_o impure_a in_o thy_o sight_n the_o
worst_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n be_v too_o good_a even_o for_o the_o best_a of_o we_o yet_o decency_n of_o place_n may_v be_v take_v with_o modesty_n if_o not_o seek_v with_o emulation_n during_o the_o time_n of_o this_o holy_a dispensation_n i_o will_v call_v my_o thought_n unto_o a_o strict_a attendance_n and_o make_v it_o part_n of_o my_o precedent_a prayer_n that_o i_o may_v satan_n be_v ever_o most_o busy_a when_o our_o intention_n be_v most_o holy_a which_o when_o he_o can_v divert_v he_o labour_v to_o corrupt_v and_o by_o this_o mean_n when_o i_o desire_v to_o grow_v better_a i_o become_v worse_o how_o careful_a ought_v i_o to_o be_v to_o avoid_v his_o cunning_n who_o can_v cozen_v i_o in_o my_o best_a action_n my_o soul_n shall_v more_o delight_v itself_o with_o the_o matter_n than_o my_o ear_n with_o the_o melody_n of_o thy_o sacred_a note_n church-music_n will_v be_v then_o true_o sweet_a unto_o i_o when_o my_o outward_a joy_n be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o my_o inward_a man_n sinful_a weakness_n shall_v not_o make_v i_o slight_v thy_o holy_a ordinance_n if_o my_o pastor_n have_v fail_n i_o will_v pity_v and_o pray_v for_o he_o but_o not_o despise_v he_o if_o i_o look_v into_o my_o own_o soul_n i_o shall_v there_o find_v work_n enough_o to_o repair_v my_o own_o ruin_n this_o lord_n shall_v rather_o move_v i_o to_o extol_v thy_o mercy_n in_o uphold_v my_o own_o step_n to_o lament_v the_o sadness_n of_o my_o brother_n misery_n lord_n let_v i_o never_o think_v myself_o better_a than_o another_o because_o i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o may_v become_v worse_o i_o shall_v willing_o continue_v in_o that_o fold_n where_o thou_o have_v place_v i_o and_o hope_v to_o remain_v there_o with_o comfort_n till_o thou_o shall_v lead_v i_o out_o with_o safety_n while_o i_o be_o at_o thy_o feed_n i_o be_o happy_a one_o of_o thy_o morsel_n well_o digest_v with_o humility_n and_o thankfulness_n will_v yield_v i_o better_a nourishment_n than_o that_o other_o food_n of_o my_o 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peace_n and_o now_o o_o lord_n if_o thou_o shall_v call_v i_o to_o a_o strict_a account_n for_o all_o my_o misdemeanour_n in_o thy_o sacred_a worship_n with_o what_o confusion_n of_o face_n must_v â—needs_o appear_v before_o thou_o how_o many_o evil_a suggestion_n how_o many_o idle_a imagination_n how_o many_o sinful_a object_n have_v i_o often_o entertain_v to_o divert_v my_o thought_n from_o thy_o service_n i_o have_v too_o often_o sin_v in_o absent_v thy_o house_n but_o more_o often_o and_o more_o grievous_o in_o frequent_v it_o by_o come_v careless_o and_o out_o of_o custom_n by_o unbeseeming_a gesture_n cold_a prayer_n heartless_a hear_n profane_a scoff_a curious_a censure_v and_o even_o in_o the_o best_a of_o my_o performance_n by_o serve_v thou_o my_o god_n by_o half_n all_o this_o i_o hearty_o bewail_v and_o earnest_o desire_v thy_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n for_o it_o lord_n let_v this_o day_n rest_n of_o my_o body_n bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n that_o eternal_a rest_n of_o my_o soul_n let_v i_o not_o now_o think_v my_o own_o thought_n speak_v my_o own_o word_n do_v my_o own_o action_n but_o come_v before_o thou_o with_o a_o sanctify_a and_o humble_a soul_n with_o a_o wound_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n repel_v all_o evil_a suggestion_n remove_v all_o idle_a imagination_n divert_v all_o sinful_a object_n enlighten_v my_o understanding_n rectify_v my_o will_n strengthen_v my_o memory_n subdue_v my_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o love_n delight_n in_o thy_o law_n long_o for_o thy_o presence_n rely_v on_o thy_o promise_n thirst_v for_o thy_o grace_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o bless_v in_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 6._o upon_o our_o return_v from_o god_n house_n and_o the_o neglect_n of_o private_a duty_n lord_n he_o that_o know_v thou_o will_v undoubted_o delight_v to_o serve_v thou_o if_o i_o call_v thy_o sabbath_n a_o delight_n my_o thought_n in_o this_o day_n will_v be_v pure_a my_o word_n gracious_a my_o action_n holy_a that_o 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fervent_a in_o prayer_n frequent_a in_o meditation_n constant_a in_o all_o that_o knowledge_n will_v make_v woeful_o wise_a which_o teach_v i_o to_o know_v and_o not_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n meditation_n be_v the_o life_n of_o hear_v practise_v the_o life_n of_o meditation_n and_o a_o sincere_a heart_n the_o life_n of_o practice_n when_o i_o look_v into_o my_o life_n past_a i_o find_v it_o to_o be_v all_o sin_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o my_o life_n present_a i_o can_v but_o confess_v it_o to_o be_v all_o shame_n i_o be_o still_o so_o far_o from_o grow_v better_a that_o i_o be_o become_v much_o worse_o this_o be_v that_o bless_a day_n which_o concern_v my_o peace_n if_o i_o embrace_v not_o this_o happy_a opportunity_n i_o may_v just_o fear_v these_o gracious_a offer_n will_v be_v hide_v for_o ever_o from_o my_o eye_n each_o word_n that_o i_o hear_v thy_o day_n be_v of_o weight_n if_o i_o become_v not_o more_o holy_a by_o my_o heavenly_a improvement_n by_o it_o i_o shall_v certain_o become_v sinful_a by_o my_o careless_a neglect_v of_o it_o thy_o work_n o_o lord_n will_v have_v its_o end_n and_o this_o end_n either_o to_o my_o happiness_n or_o ruin_n shall_v assure_o promote_v thy_o glory_n there_o be_v no_o vacuity_n in_o nature_n with_o thou_o the_o god_n of_o nature_n there_o can_v be_v none_o think_v therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o this_o day_n instruction_n may_v be_v thy_o last_o as_o thou_o hope_v for_o heaven_n let_v it_o not_o pass_v thou_o without_o some_o profit_n consider_v serious_o how_o many_o million_o of_o world_n one_o lose_v soul_n will_v give_v to_o be_v restore_v to_o thy_o condition_n that_o to_o morrow_n thou_o may_v be_v as_o one_o of_o they_o and_o then_o judge_v how_o great_a will_v be_v thy_o folly_n how_o woeful_a thy_o misery_n if_o thou_o trifle_v with_o those_o sacred_a counsel_n which_o concern_v thy_o rest_n o_o thou_o god_n of_o infinite_a compassion_n look_v not_o upon_o those_o infinite_a fail_n of_o my_o sinful_a nature_n but_o behold_v i_o in_o the_o beauty_n and_o perfection_n of_o thy_o blessed_a son_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n to_o see_v the_o rebellion_n of_o my_o own_o wicked_a heart_n by_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n my_o sinfulness_n by_o his_o righteousness_n my_o misery_n by_o his_o mercy_n forgive_v my_o many_o and_o sinful_a compliance_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v make_v i_o a_o stranger_n to_o thy_o grace_n and_o my_o own_o happiness_n the_o great_a neglect_n of_o my_o obedience_n unto_o thy_o command_n have_v just_o call_v for_o the_o great_a and_o heavy_a load_n of_o my_o affliction_n the_o careless_a withdraw_n of_o my_o affection_n from_o thou_o my_o god_n have_v occasion_v the_o sad_a departing_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o o_o that_o my_o loss_n of_o tear_n
and_o with_o thy_o bless_a apostle_n that_o i_o know_v assure_o that_o the_o suffering_n of_o this_o life_n shall_v work_v for_o i_o a_o far_o great_a and_o more_o exceed_a weight_n of_o glory_n in_o that_o to_o come_v to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o thou_o bless_a guardian_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n and_o wretched_a body_n do_v i_o address_v myself_o for_o safety_n and_o protection_n i_o confess_v o_o lord_n there_o be_v no_o one_o minute_n of_o my_o whole_a life_n can_v be_v safe_a without_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n and_o yet_o so_o wretched_a have_v i_o be_v that_o few_o or_o none_o of_o they_o have_v be_v devote_v to_o thy_o service_n lord_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o of_o all_o thy_o truth_n thou_o have_v afford_v i_o even_o the_o very_o best_a of_o all_o my_o action_n have_v just_o merit_v the_o very_o worst_a of_o all_o thy_o punishment_n and_o yet_o thou_o daily_a load_a i_n with_o thy_o blessing_n although_o i_o hourly_o sin_n against_o thou_o by_o my_o great_a transgression_n forgive_v i_o my_o unmindfulnesse_n of_o these_o thy_o mercy_n my_o great_a unthankfulness_n for_o all_o thy_o favour_n and_o fix_v my_o sinful_a soul_n more_o willing_o more_o joyful_o more_o fervent_o more_o constant_o on_o thy_o service_n teach_v i_o to_o keep_v a_o catalogue_n of_o thy_o mercy_n to_o let_v none_o pass_v without_o a_o thankful_a and_o devout_a acknowledgement_n to_o set_v some_o day_n apart_o from_o the_o year_n some_o hour_n from_o each_o day_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o they_o forgive_v the_o pride_n of_o my_o prosperity_n my_o carelessness_n of_o thou_o my_o coldness_n unto_o thou_o my_o crossness_n unto_o other_o my_o cruelty_n to_o myself_o lord_n pardon_v my_o repine_n in_o adversity_n my_o distaste_n of_o thy_o power_n my_o distrust_n of_o thy_o providence_n my_o denial_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n my_o refusal_n of_o thy_o love_n my_o contempt_n of_o thy_o favour_n my_o neglect_n of_o thy_o grace_n my_o despair_n of_o thy_o goodness_n o_o give_v i_o such_o a_o bless_a frame_n of_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v cheerful_o and_o joyful_o content_v myself_o to_o walk_v in_o whatsoever_o path_n thy_o bless_a providence_n shall_v lead_v i_o to_o o_o hold_v thou_o up_o my_o go_n in_o those_o path_n that_o my_o foot_n slip_v not_o teach_v i_o to_o make_v a_o gracious_a and_o a_o sweet_a improvement_n of_o these_o outward_a cross_n a_o bless_a and_o a_o wise_a advantage_n of_o thy_o inward_a grace_n lord_n lead_v i_o by_o thy_o counsel_n here_o and_o afterward_o receive_v i_o to_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 16._o upon_o sinful_a anger_n and_o the_o great_a disturbance_n thereof_o lord_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o thy_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a towards_o i_o a_o miserable_a sinner_n of_o the_o lowliness_n of_o thy_o saint_n and_o of_o the_o great_a humility_n and_o meekness_n of_o my_o saviour_n in_o his_o suffering_n i_o much_o deplore_v the_o woeful_a weakness_n of_o my_o own_o infirmity_n and_o more_o admire_v the_o richness_n of_o thy_o goodness_n in_o admit_v i_o to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o what_o pleasure_n lord_n can_v thou_o take_v in_o that_o service_n which_o be_v all_o sin_n how_o can_v thou_o delight_v in_o that_o which_o thou_o abhor_v thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o pure_a eye_n and_o can_v not_o behold_v iniquity_n if_o all_o my_o righteousness_n be_v in_o thy_o sight_n as_o filthy_a rag_n and_o menstivous_a clothes_n how_o full_a of_o ugliness_n and_o deformity_n will_v my_o sin_n then_o appear_v before_o thou_o ah_o lord_n thou_o have_v often_o seâ—n_o how_o easy_o how_o sudden_o how_o wretched_o i_o have_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o sinful_a passion_n how_o i_o have_v violate_v that_o invaluable_a peace_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o by_o revengeful_a thought_n by_o despiteful_a word_n by_o disturb_v action_n i_o know_v nothing_o in_o my_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o to_o know_v myself_o miserable_a i_o see_v nothing_o in_o this_o misery_n but_o terror_n and_o confusion_n affliction_n to_o my_o body_n destruction_n to_o my_o soul_n all_o occurrence_n of_o this_o life_n shall_v have_v rather_o add_v to_o my_o growth_n of_o grace_n than_o disturbance_n of_o nature_n i_o have_v hitherto_o be_v gross_o mistake_v in_o call_v that_o a_o defect_n of_o my_o body_n which_o be_v in_o truth_n a_o error_n in_o my_o soul_n nature_n be_v at_o first_o create_v pure_a no_o disobedience_n be_v then_o in_o the_o passion_n man_n have_v mar_v it_o by_o his_o fall_n all_o the_o stream_n that_o be_v now_o trouble_v flow_n from_o this_o fountain_n this_o barren_a excuse_n therefore_o be_v so_o far_o from_o lessen_v sin_n that_o it_o make_v it_o big_a i_o be_o now_o so_o much_o the_o more_o stain_v by_o commit_v actual_a sin_n as_o i_o shall_v have_v be_v more_o holy_a and_o be_o not_o since_o original_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o deal_v true_o with_o my_o soul_n to_o unclothe_v myself_o of_o all_o sinful_a excuse_n that_o so_o sin_n may_v appear_v true_o what_o it_o be_v and_o may_v become_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a that_o my_o anger_n may_v be_v holy_a my_o application_n of_o it_o happy_a that_o nothing_o may_v disturb_v i_o but_o sin_n that_o i_o may_v be_v a_o lion_n in_o thy_o cause_n a_o lamb_n in_o my_o own_o that_o when_o i_o hate_v the_o sin_n i_o may_v love_v the_o person_n when_o i_o rebuke_v the_o offence_n i_o may_v pray_v hearty_o for_o the_o offender_n so_o shall_v i_o zealous_o enjoy_v thou_o my_o god_n religious_o embrace_v my_o neighhour_n patient_o possess_v my_o own_o soul_n and_o now_o lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o heart_n to_o confess_v my_o sin_n of_o impatience_n before_o thou_o so_o give_v i_o a_o sweet_a assurance_n in_o my_o saviour_n that_o by_o he_o i_o have_v assure_v pardon_n for_o they_o if_o thou_o lord_n for_o my_o sinful_a anger_n shall_v inflict_v upon_o i_o thy_o severe_a wrath_n and_o for_o my_o long_o continue_v in_o my_o sin_n the_o long_a duration_n of_o thy_o punishment_n yet_o let_v not_o thy_o severity_n exceed_v the_o measure_n of_o my_o christian_a charity_n though_o thou_o continue_v my_o misery_n yet_o withdraw_v not_o thy_o mercy_n o_o make_v i_o more_o and_o more_o humble_a unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o more_o and_o more_o meek_a among_o thy_o child_n conform_v i_o to_o that_o bless_a pattern_n of_o true_a piety_n and_o patience_n that_o as_o a_o sheep_n in_o thy_o hand_n my_o bless_a shearer_n so_o i_o may_v be_v dumb_a and_o not_o open_v my_o mouth_n against_o thou_o lord_n banish_v from_o i_o all_o desire_n of_o revenge_n let_v patience_n have_v its_o perfect_a work_n to_o quiet_v i_o here_o and_o crown_v i_o hereafter_o i_o confess_v myself_o to_o be_v a_o great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o yet_o i_o be_o thy_o creature_n my_o body_n be_v thou_o and_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o both_o be_v join_v in_o thy_o creation_n and_o both_o be_v join_v in_o my_o devotion_n both_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o o_o let_v they_o both_o be_v humble_v before_o thou_o not_o to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n but_o to_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n not_o to_o merit_v thy_o grace_n but_o to_o magnify_v thy_o goodness_n lord_n make_v i_o true_o sensible_a of_o the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o misery_n that_o i_o may_v the_o more_o devout_o the_o more_o sincere_o sue_v to_o thou_o for_o mercy_n forgive_v the_o many_o violent_a eruption_n of_o my_o sinful_a passion_n give_v i_o a_o meek_a and_o humble_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v happy_o enjoy_v thy_o presence_n and_o my_o own_o content_a lord_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v patient_o and_o joyful_o embrace_v the_o wrong_n and_o injury_n of_o this_o life_n for_o thy_o sake_n who_o have_v be_v patient_a even_o to_o death_n for_o i_o let_v that_o be_v make_v easy_a unto_o i_o by_o thy_o grace_n which_o by_o nature_n be_v impossible_a that_o nothing_o may_v delight_v i_o but_o thy_o love_n nothing_o grieve_v i_o but_o thy_o displeasure_n nothing_o offend_v i_o but_o thy_o dishonour_n amen_n chap._n 17._o upon_o man_n inordinate_a love_n to_o the_o creature_n woe_n be_v i_o that_o i_o be_o constrain_v to_o live_v in_o meshech_n and_o to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o cedar_n woe_n be_v i_o that_o i_o be_v conceive_v in_o sin_n that_o i_o be_v bear_v in_o sin_n and_o that_o i_o have_v so_o long_o be_v captive_a to_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n how_o vain_a be_o i_o how_o wretched_a to_o beguile_v myself_o of_o rest_n and_o quietness_n o_o how_o unworthy_a to_o defile_v my_o marriage_n vow_n to_o prostitute_v my_o love_n to_o these_o unclean_a and_o false_a embrace_n of_o a_o sâ—nfull_a world_n to_o dig_v unto_o myself_o these_o break_a cistern_n of_o impure_a and_o empty_a joy_n and_o to_o forsake_v those_o live_a water_n of_o
thyself_o for_o i_o and_o to_o i_o give_v i_o also_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o i_o may_v hearty_o bewail_v the_o sinfulness_n of_o my_o life_n past_a that_o i_o may_v make_v a_o gracious_a improvement_n of_o my_o life_n present_a and_o faithful_o perform_v the_o vow_n and_o promise_n which_o i_o make_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o short_a remainder_n of_o my_o life_n to_o come_v o_o bless_a and_o eternal_a comforter_n of_o all_o those_o sinful_a soul_n that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o give_v i_o a_o sweet_a and_o full_a assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n withdraw_v my_o wretched_a heart_n from_o vanity_n inflame_v it_o with_o a_o earnest_n and_o affectionate_a desire_n to_o thou_o open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v some_o glimpse_n of_o thy_o celestial_a joy_n prepare_v for_o i_o make_v i_o often_o to_o think_v of_o they_o earnest_o to_o long_o for_o they_o and_o ready_o and_o cheerful_o to_o part_v with_o all_o these_o earthly_a pleasure_n to_o enjoy_v they_o lord_n make_v i_o able_a to_o encounter_v and_o withstand_v the_o strong_a assault_n of_o satan_n and_o this_o evil_a world_n give_v i_o thy_o save_a grace_n and_o take_v from_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v without_o thy_o bless_a presence_n all_o these_o outward_a joy_n be_v weariness_n and_o emptiness_n without_o thou_o even_o life_n itself_o be_v bitterness_n unto_o i_o without_o thy_o love_n i_o ask_v it_o not_o of_o thou_o yea_o i_o rather_o beg_v thou_o lord_n to_o take_v it_o from_o i_o that_o so_o i_o may_v be_v joyful_o release_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o a_o sinful_a body_n that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o with_o a_o pure_a and_o spotless_a soul_n that_o all_o my_o imperfection_n may_v be_v do_v away_o that_o so_o i_o may_v secure_o dwell_v with_o thou_o in_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o endless_a happiness_n amen_n chap._n 18._o upon_o the_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n with_o encouragement_n to_o avoid_v it_o consider_v o_o my_o soul_n in_o what_o a_o bless_a relation_n thou_o now_o stand_v to_o thy_o god_n thou_o have_v late_o grieve_v for_o thy_o sin_n and_o god_n have_v also_o gracious_o accept_v of_o thy_o sorrow_n and_o thou_o be_v now_o at_o peace_n and_o union_n with_o he_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v thy_o comforter_n his_o holy_a providence_n thy_o guide_n his_o holy_a angel_n thy_o guardian_n his_o holy_a saint_n thy_o assistant_n the_o creature_n without_o thou_o be_v at_o league_n and_o union_n with_o thou_o and_o thy_o conscience_n within_o thou_o be_v a_o continual_a feast_n unto_o thou_o while_o thus_o thou_o continue_v thy_o safety_n be_v inviolable_a thy_o joy_n unutterable_a thy_o peace_n unalterable_a who_o can_v express_v the_o blessedness_n of_o this_o condition_n how_o ravish_v be_v this_o revive_a presence_n of_o the_o glad_n spirit_n by_o which_o thou_o be_v sustain_v sweet_o here_o by_o which_o thou_o shall_v be_v joyful_o refresh_v hereafter_o will_v thou_o now_o lose_v all_o this_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o this_o false_a this_o foul_a this_o momentany_a pleasure_n will_v thou_o lodge_v this_o beastly_a sin_n where_o thou_o now_o lodge_v thy_o redeemer_n consider_v how_o vain_a it_o be_v how_o bitter_a it_o will_v be_v think_v how_o many_o sad_a thought_n how_o many_o ache_a heart_n how_o many_o wound_a sigh_n this_o fall_n of_o thou_o will_v cost_v thou_o what_o distemper_n of_o body_n what_o disturbance_n of_o soul_n what_o unquietness_n of_o sleep_n what_o check_v of_o conscience_n what_o inward_a sadness_n in_o thy_o great_a merriment_n and_o which_o be_v worst_a of_o all_o what_o a_o fearful_a apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n in_o this_o life_n and_o woeful_a expectation_n of_o judgement_n and_o suffer_v of_o extremity_n of_o pain_n in_o hell_n for_o ever_o let_v not_o the_o vain_a hope_n of_o god_n mercy_n flatter_v thou_o for_o while_o he_o be_v merciful_a he_o will_v be_v just_a yea_o his_o mercy_n shall_v provoke_v his_o justice_n if_o his_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a do_v not_o lead_v thou_o into_o timely_a repentance_n his_o wrath_n and_o fury_n shall_v sure_o lead_v thou_o out_o to_o great_a condemnation_n if_o custom_n persuade_v thou_o let_v custom_n also_o reclaim_v thou_o if_o thy_o flesh_n murmur_n thy_o spirit_n will_v rejoice_v o_o how_o happy_a will_v thou_o find_v this_o opposition_n how_o glorious_a this_o victory_n even_o but_o one_o bless_a thought_n of_o amendment_n be_v of_o more_o value_n than_o a_o age_n of_o sin_n holy_a saint_n augustine_n who_o be_v wont_a to_o nourish_v his_o lascivious_a flesh_n and_o think_v it_o then_o impossible_a to_o live_v without_o the_o lustful_a kiss_n of_o his_o roman_a dame_n when_o once_o he_o have_v but_o relish_v the_o ravish_a embrace_n of_o eternity_n break_v forth_o into_o this_o sweet_a and_o most_o divine_a expression_n how_o true_o sweet_a be_v the_o loss_n of_o this_o earthly_a sweetness_n those_o transitory_a joy_n which_o i_o be_v former_o afraid_a to_o lose_v i_o now_o rejoice_v to_o banish_v it_o be_v thou_o o_o lord_n who_o do_v thrust_v they_o out_o it_o be_v thou_o o_o lord_n who_o be_v enter_v in_o who_o art_n sweet_a than_o all_o sweetness_n etc._n etc._n lord_n let_v this_o example_n move_v i_o to_o a_o bless_a imitation_n of_o this_o bless_a saint_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o hold_v conference_n with_o satan_n to_o labour_v to_o repel_v the_o very_a first_o motion_n to_o sin_n if_o i_o delight_v in_o his_o discourse_n i_o shall_v soon_o consent_v to_o his_o counsel_n if_o he_o feel_v i_o resist_v i_o shall_v find_v he_o give_v ground_n lord_n let_v i_o remember_v what_o i_o fight_v for_o and_o follow_v my_o advantage_n with_o courage_n and_o success_n that_o when_o my_o day_n of_o warfare_n shall_v determine_v i_o may_v say_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n with_o thy_o bless_a apostle_n i_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n from_o henceforth_o there_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n shall_v give_v i_o at_o that_o day_n and_o not_o unto_o i_o only_o but_o unto_o all_o those_o that_o love_n and_o expect_v the_o day_n of_o his_o appear_v 2_o tim._n 4.7_o 8._o lord_n thou_o have_v often_o see_v the_o weakness_n of_o thy_o sinful_a servant_n how_o willing_o how_o wretched_o i_o have_v be_v yield_v to_o the_o false_a allurement_n of_o my_o sinful_a flesh_n how_o base_o i_o have_v give_v ground_n even_o upon_o the_o very_a first_o assault_n without_o desire_n of_o resistance_n without_o care_n of_o repentance_n i_o have_v hitherto_o be_v so_o far_o from_o sorrow_v for_o this_o sin_n that_o i_o have_v much_o delight_v in_o it_o and_o often_o grieve_v thou_o my_o god_n in_o frame_v of_o excuse_n for_o it_o bless_a god_n how_o rich_a be_v that_o peace_n which_o i_o enjoy_v by_o thou_o how_o glorious_a that_o hope_n which_o i_o possess_v in_o thou_o how_o wonderful_a that_o mercy_n i_o obtain_v from_o thou_o and_o yet_o how_o careless_o how_o 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may_v well_o hope_v shall_v be_v gracious_o confer_v on_o myself_o in_o my_o reproof_n of_o sin_n i_o will_v observe_v these_o holy_a caution_n lest_o while_o i_o endeavour_v to_o become_v serviceable_a unto_o thou_o i_o prove_v injurious_a to_o my_o neighbour_n private_a sin_n shall_v not_o have_v public_a reprehension_n neither_o shall_v public_a sin_n be_v undecent_o reprove_v by_o i_o a_o private_a person_n piety_n must_v not_o confound_v charity_n nor_o religion_n policy_n lord_n i_o may_v easy_o transgress_v even_o in_o my_o best_a intention_n how_o grievous_o have_v i_o then_o fail_v in_o my_o rebellious_a action_n when_o i_o have_v not_o fear_v thou_o with_o that_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n which_o become_v thy_o child_n when_o i_o have_v not_o love_v thou_o for_o that_o beauty_n for_o that_o richness_n for_o that_o goodness_n which_o thou_o be_v but_o for_o those_o outward_a blessing_n which_o i_o enjoy_v from_o thou_o when_o i_o serve_v thou_o for_o base_a and_o by_o respect_n 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vain_a and_o sinful_a excess_n without_o show_n of_o dislike_n without_o thought_n of_o reproof_n yea_o lord_n i_o have_v add_v unto_o other_o sin_n by_o my_o example_n while_o i_o have_v fear_v to_o reprove_v that_o which_o i_o have_v know_v to_o be_v distasteful_a unto_o thou_o while_o i_o have_v seem_v to_o love_v that_o which_o have_v be_v hateful_a to_o i_o own_o soul_n with_o those_o time-pleasing_a ruler_n in_o the_o gospel_n i_o have_v believe_v in_o thou_o but_o because_o of_o the_o pharisee_n because_o of_o outward_a respect_n i_o have_v fear_v to_o confess_v thou_o and_o have_v love_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n more_o than_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n but_o thou_o lord_n who_o art_n infinite_o good_a and_o ever_o ready_a to_o forgive_v who_o wise_a and_o over_o roll_a providence_n be_v only_o able_a to_o produce_v the_o great_a good_a out_o of_o the_o great_a evil_n pardon_v and_o pass_v by_o my_o many_o and_o my_o weak_a compliance_n of_o sinful_a nature_n supply_v my_o 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thou_o but_o to_o love_v thou_o to_o honour_v thou_o to_o delight_v in_o thou_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o lord_n make_v i_o jealous_a of_o every_o deed_n of_o every_o word_n of_o every_o thought_n that_o may_v displease_v thou_o and_o true_o penitent_a for_o all_o those_o sin_n by_o which_o i_o have_v so_o much_o dishonour_v thou_o endue_v i_o with_o a_o loyal_a heart_n to_o love_v thou_o true_o as_o i_o ought_v strengthen_v this_o love_n with_o holy_a confidence_n and_o happy_a perseverance_n that_o may_v for_o ever_o hanish_v this_o unholy_a fear_n that_o so_o my_o joyful_a soul_n may_v live_v above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n that_o i_o may_v be_v capable_a of_o no_o fear_n but_o of_o offend_v thou_o and_o that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o fear_v thou_o myself_o but_o be_v jealous_a also_o of_o thy_o fear_n in_o other_o lord_n let_v nothing_o in_o this_o life_n withdraw_v i_o from_o a_o zealous_a and_o a_o constant_a love_n to_o thy_o service_n from_o a_o faithful_a and_o devout_a 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