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as_o do_v evil_a that_o under_o they_o we_o may_v lead_v a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n 1_o timoth._n 2.2_o rom._n 13.3_o isa_n 49.23_o psa_fw-la 105_o 22._o amos._n 5.2_o prayer_n be_v the_o best_a tribute_n you_o can_v pay_v to_o they_o and_o the_o best_a 2._o best_a vid._n august_n contr_n litter_n petiliani_fw-la lib._n 2._o cap._n 23.86_o 92._o &_o in_o evan._n joan_n tract_n 2._o office_n you_o can_v perform_v to_o your_o neighbour_n and_o fellow-subject_n whatever_o be_v the_o judgement_n of_o the_o world_n or_o its_o reward_n yet_o the_o best_a christian_n will_v be_v find_v to_o be_v the_o best_a subject_n and_o the_o best_a neighbour_n sed_fw-la bone_fw-la vir_fw-la cajus_n seius_n tantum_fw-la malus_fw-la quod_fw-la christianus_n 3._o who_o will_v ask_v whether_o he_o shall_v pray_v for_o the_o kingdom_n city_n a_o place_n of_o his_o abide_v and_o nativity_n 1_o because_o of_o several_a relation_n we_o stand_v under_o towards_o our_o countryman_n as_o be_v fellow-subject_n compatriot_n brethren_n be_v near_a in_o kin_n to_o many_o of_o they_o then_o to_o stranger_n and_o companion_n we_o be_v oblige_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n to_o pray_v for_o they_o psa_fw-la 122.8_o rom._n 9.2_o 3._o second_o because_o our_o peace_n and_o welfare_n consist_v in_o they_o jer._n 29.7_o and_o 3._o thus_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o pray_v for_o temporal_n to_o they_o but_o also_o for_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a mercy_n we_o can_v live_v secure_o where_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v not_o least_z like_o the_o fish_n in_o the_o sea_n the_o great_a devour_n and_o make_v a_o prey_n of_o the_o lesser_a gen._n 20.11_o o_o then_o pray_v for_o they_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o have_v they_o make_v a_o 59.15_o a_o isa_n 59.15_o prey_n of_o thou_o do_v abraham_n so_o importunate_o intercede_v for_o 18._o for_o gen._n 18._o sodom_n though_o he_o be_v not_o concern_v in_o their_o misery_n and_o will_v not_o thou_o plead_v for_o the_o place_n of_o thy_o habitation_n with_o who_o thou_o must_v share_v in_o their_o prosperity_n or_o adversity_n it_o be_v the_o saint_n privilege_n that_o they_o may_v be_v a_o blessing_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o land_n isa_n 19.24_o and_o bear_v up_o the_o pillar_n of_o a_o sink_a sinful_a world_n psa_n 75.3_o be_v there_o not_o a_o saint_n on_o earth_n how_o quick_o may_v the_o earth_n and_o all_o its_o inhabitant_n be_v dissolve_v behold_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o upright_a and_o the_o wicked_a the_o one_o be_v a_o blessing_n and_o the_o other_o a_o curse_n to_o the_o place_n prov._n 11.11_o and_o prayer_n be_v that_o messenger_n the_o saint_n employ_v to_o fetch_v home_o the_o blessing_n to_o themselves_o and_o other_o 4._o this_o duty_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n lie_v on_o they_o who_o live_v together_o in_o one_o family_n as_o be_v yet_o more_o near_o concern_v in_o the_o good_a or_o evil_n of_o one_o another_o it_o be_v true_a this_o duty_n do_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n lie_v upon_o the_o master_n of_o the_o family_n who_o must_v with_o good_a 24.15_o good_a josh_n 24.15_o joshua_n undertake_v for_o himself_o and_o all_o within_o his_o house_n he_o must_v be_v a_o king_n to_o rule_v there_o a_o prophet_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v they_o and_o a_o priest_n to_o offer_v up_o daily_a sacrifice_n with_o they_o and_o for_o they_o none_o be_v exempt_v from_o this_o duty_n david_n though_o a_o king_n on_o who_o the_o care_n of_o the_o whole_a nation_n do_v lie_v yet_o do_v not_o forget_v his_o family_n after_o he_o have_v be_v employ_v in_o the_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n it_o be_v say_v of_o he_o to_o his_o commendation_n that_o he_o return_v to_o bless_v his_o household_n 2_o sam._n 6.20_o if_o cornelius_n be_v a_o devour_v man_n his_o religion_n must_v not_o be_v confine_v within_o his_o own_o breast_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v observe_v that_o he_o fear_v god_n with_o all_o his_o house_n and_o pray_v to_o god_n allway_o act._n 10.2_o but_o albeit_o this_o duty_n especial_o as_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o it_o with_o the_o whole_a family_n as_o be_v their_o mouth_n and_o minister_v do_v lie_v upon_o the_o master_n of_o the_o house_n yet_o none_o in_o the_o family_n be_v exempt_v from_o a_o private_a and_o personal_a communion_n with_o god_n in_o prayer_n what_o though_o the_o head_n of_o the_o house_n neglect_v his_o duty_n and_o be_v a_o graceless_a man_n will_v thou_o go_v to_o hell_n because_o thy_o father_n and_o master_n do_v run_v thither_o ah_o rather_o with_o holy_a david_n lament_v and_o say_v woe_n be_v i_o that_o i_o sojourn_v in_o mesech_n and_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n place_n tent_n not_o that_o david_n ever_o be_v in_o those_o country_n but_o he_o call_v those_o so_o among_o who_o he_o be_v by_o reason_n of_o their_o fierce_a barbarousness_n and_o wickedness_n diodat_n on_o the_o place_n of_o kedar_n psa_n 120.5_o and_o thou_o shall_v the_o rather_o be_v busy_a thyself_o if_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n be_v negligent_a that_o thou_o may_v get_v thy_o name_n out_o of_o the_o curse_n that_o be_v denounce_v against_o prayerlesse_a family_n jer._n 10.25_o and_o what_o know_v thou_o but_o thy_o prayer_n may_v procure_v a_o blessing_n to_o the_o whole_a family_n 30.30_o family_n gen._n 30.30_o laban_n house_n and_o estate_n be_v bless_v for_o jacobs_n sake_n and_o 39.5_o and_o gen._n 39.5_o potiphar_n house_n yea_o and_o all_o 41._o all_o gen._n 41._o egypt_n for_o joseph_n and_o then_o if_o other_o make_v conscience_n of_o their_o duty_n what_o a_o shame_n be_v it_o for_o thou_o to_o be_v singular_a in_o evil_n and_o that_o thou_o alone_o shall_v be_v pluck_v out_o of_o the_o family_n and_o cast_v into_o hell_n ah_o be_v no_o long_o a_o devil_n to_o tempt_v the_o saint_n by_o thy_o wicked_a example_n thou_o wicked_a son_n or_o servant_n what_o will_v thou_o say_v and_o with_o what_o horror_n and_o confusion_n will_v thou_o behold_v thy_o father_n and_o master_n in_o glory_n whilst_o thou_o be_v cast_v out_o oh_o say_v die_v life_n die_v sam._n clerk_n in_o his_o life_n mr._n bolton_n to_o his_o child_n i_o very_o believe_v that_o none_o of_o you_o there_fw-mi think_v to_o meet_v i_o at_o the_o great_a tribunal_n of_o christ_n in_o a_o unregenerat_a state_n yet_o 5_o this_o duty_n do_v lie_v more_o forcible_o upon_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o a_o faith_n 6.18_o faith_n sicuti_fw-la in_o aliis_fw-la charitatis_fw-la officiis_fw-la ita_fw-la in_o precibus_fw-la prima_fw-la debet_fw-la esse_fw-la cura_fw-la sanctorum_fw-la calvin_n in_o eph._n 6.18_o though_o the_o member_n of_o that_o family_n be_v far_o scatter_v through_o many_o nation_n yet_o they_o be_v more_o firm_o unite_v then_o those_o of_o any_o other_o incorporation_n we_o have_v seven_o ligament_n and_o bond_n of_o union_n hold_v forth_o in_o one_o scripture_n eph._n 4.4_o 5_o 6._o which_o be_v bring_v as_o so_o many_o motive_n to_o keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o 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there_o then_o any_o relation_n like_a to_o that_o which_o be_v among_o the_o saint_n be_v there_o any_o union_n which_o be_v so_o intimate_fw-la and_o strong_a and_o yet_o alas_o in_o this_o jangle_n and_o contend_v age_n self-love_n as_o a_o canker_n consume_v and_o eat_v our_o true_a love_n to_o the_o brethren_n now_o be_v the_o day_n foretell_v by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n in_o which_o the_o love_n of_o many_o shall_v wax_v cold_a mat._n 24_o 12._o where_o there_o be_v not_o true_a love_n there_o can_v be_v a_o cordial_a desire_n of_o their_o good_a and_o no_o prayer_n for_o they_o that_o god_n will_v accept_v o_o but_o its_o a_o sad_a character_n thou_o be_v no_o son_n who_o do_v not_o mind_v thy_o brethren_n and_o if_o thou_o have_v no_o sympathy_n
to_o affirm_v that_o allgiace_n be_v in_o christ_n as_o the_o subject_n and_o none_o in_o we_o so_o that_o christ_n believe_v christ_n love_v etc._n etc._n and_o so_o they_o agree_v with_o familist_n in_o deny_v our_o concurrence_n familist_n fond_o dream_n so_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o it_o be_v not_o our_o work_n also_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o pray_v in_o we_o or_o for_o we_o but_o help_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o ourselves_o bez._n ourselves_o una_fw-la sub_fw-la levet_fw-la beza_n ad_fw-la juvat_fw-la â—ulgata_fw-la auxiliatur_fw-la erasmus_fw-la una_fw-la capessit_fw-la scapula_n in_fw-la voc_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d partâ—cula_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ad_fw-la nos_fw-la laborantes_fw-la refertur_fw-la bez._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 8.26_o he_o concur_v and_o add_v his_o assistance_n to_o our_o work_n which_o subjective_o be_v terminate_v in_o we_o and_o denominat_n we_o and_o can_v we_o work_v without_o strength_n and_o until_o first_o a_o active_a principle_n of_o life_n be_v breathe_v into_o we_o hence_o interpreter_n by_o the_o phrase_n pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n eph._n 6.18_o do_v affirm_v to_o be_v hold_v forth_o both_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o who_o pray_v viz._n the_o new_a nature_n which_o frequent_o be_v so_o call_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o help_v and_o assi_v we_o in_o that_o work_n but_o though_o habitual_a grace_n be_v thus_o so_o necessary_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a its_o true_a the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n be_v also_o the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n therefore_o these_o two_o be_v conjoin_v in_o the_o promise_n zech._n 12.10_o a_o gracious_a soul_n must_v pray_v there_o be_v no_o blind_a nor_o dumb_a child_n in_o god_n family_n all_o of_o they_o as_o they_o must_v look_v up_o to_o their_o father_n and_o depend_v on_o he_o so_o they_o must_v speak_v to_o he_o and_o lay_v out_o their_o want_n and_o necessity_n before_o he_o but_o yet_o 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doubt_n 9_o baxter_n say_v he_o â—eâ—â—â—veth_v there_o be_v never_o a_o prayer_n that_o ever_o a_o believer_n do_v 〈◊〉_d up_o to_o god_n for_o thing_n lawful_a and_o useful_a but_o it_o be_v put_v up_o by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n i_o will_v think_v this_o judicious_a divine_a do_v not_o speak_v universal_o of_o all_o prayer_n put_v up_o by_o believer_n but_o only_o of_o all_o such_o prayer_n as_o have_v some_o life_n and_o seriousness_n in_o they_o some_o measure_n of_o attention_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v the_o proper_a effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n assistance_n and_o while_o the_o lord_n be_v thus_o 145.18_o thus_o ps_n 145.18_o call_v upon_o in_o truth_n though_o there_o be_v much_o weakness_n and_o manifold_a infirmity_n yet_o i_o grant_v and_o this_o may_v be_v all_o that_o this_o author_n aim_v at_o that_o the_o lord_n in_o mercy_n cover_v and_o for_o christ_n sake_n pardon_v these_o imperfection_n and_o accept_v the_o duty_n yet_o there_o may_v be_v such_o carnal_a 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and_o his_o free_a grace_n in_o christ_n hold_v forth_o in_o the_o promise_n adventure_v soul_n and_o a_o l_o upon_o it_o this_o may_v prove_v a_o sufficient_a ground_n of_o acceptable_a confidence_n and_o boldness_n which_o will_v prevail_v and_o will_v not_o be_v send_v away_o from_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n empty_a here_o we_o may_v reach_v a_o word_n 1._o to_o the_o proud_a pharisee_fw-mi 2._o to_o the_o mock_a atheist_n 2._o to_o the_o disconsolat_a 4._o to_o the_o enliven_a and_o strong_a saint_n first_o then_o from_o this_o point_n i_o may_v reach_v a_o rebuke_n to_o he_o who_o presume_v on_o his_o part_n and_o eloquence_n or_o with_o that_o boast_n ng_z hypocrite_n luk._n 18.11_o on_o his_o own_o worth_n and_o goodness_n do_v thiâ—k_v that_o he_o have_v at_o home_n provision_n enough_o for_o the_o work_n and_o so_o mind_v nor_o neither_o seek_v help_n from_o above_o but_o dare_v draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n in_o his_o own_o strength_n ah_o what_o do_v the_o almighty_a regard_n the_o act_n of_o part_n and_o the_o move_n of_o the_o tongue_n though_o with_o much_o art_n and_o elegance_n he_o know_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o meaning_n of_o the_o least_o sigh_n and_o groan_v pour_v out_o in_o his_o strength_n rom._n 8.27_o 26._o but_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v or_o hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o thy_o spirit_n it_o be_v too_o weak_a whatever_o conceit_n thou_o may_v entertain_v concern_v its_o might_n and_o excellency_n to_o wrestle_v with_o and_o overcome_v the_o almighty_a but_o 41.14_o but_o isa_n 41.14_o worm_n jacob_n be_v strong_a he_o get_v power_n from_o above_o and_o in_o it_o he_o wrestle_v with_o god_n and_o at_o length_n prevail_v and_o carry_v the_o day_n câ—n._n 32.25_o he_o prevail_v by_o weep_v and_o supplication_n hos_fw-la 12.4_o what_o strange_a weapon_n be_v these_o for_o a_o conqueror_n and_o dare_v the_o potsherd_v strive_v wiah_o his_o maker_n the_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n appear_v in_o a_o create_a shape_n ans_fw-fr yes_o the_o lord_n allow_v we_o to_o fight_v and_o wrestle_v with_o such_o weapon_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d col._n 4.12_o to_o strive_v as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o agony_n and_o not_o to_o faint_v nor_o give_v over_o till_o we_o get_v the_o victory_n nay_o but_o we_o must_v not_o dare_v to_o wrestle_v with_o god_n but_o by_o his_o own_o strength_n deus_fw-la in_o jacobo_n fuit_fw-la seipso_fw-la fortior_fw-la god_n do_v lend_v jacob_n more_o strength_n than_o he_o do_v fetch_v against_o he_o he_o do_v say_v 4._o say_v dicitur_fw-la ergo_fw-la deus_fw-la vinci_fw-la a_o nobis_fw-la quando_fw-la virtute_fw-la spiritus_fw-la svi_fw-la nos_fw-la confirmat_fw-la &_o reddit_fw-la in_o exâ—ugnabiles_fw-la inâ—o_fw-la facit_fw-la ut_fw-la trium_fw-la phum_fw-la agamus_fw-la de_fw-la tentationi_fw-la bus_fw-la &_o si_fw-la singula_fw-la reputamus_fw-la talis_fw-la est_fw-la tunc_fw-la partitio_fw-la ut_fw-la deusmajoreâ—â—_n partem_fw-la suae_fw-la virtuâ—isa_fw-la parte_fw-la nostra_fw-la staere_fw-la velit_fw-la &_o tantum_fw-la sumat_fw-la partem_fw-la magis_fw-la infirmam_fw-la ad_fw-la nos_fw-la tentandos_fw-mi vel_fw-la experiendos_fw-la aâ—qui_fw-la si_fw-la jacob_n svo_fw-la mart_n pugnassâ—t_fw-la non_fw-la poterat_fw-la far_o umbram_fw-la ipsius_fw-la dei_fw-la quin_fw-la conciâ—eret_fw-la redactus_fw-la suisset_fw-la in_o nihilum_fw-la nisi_fw-la opposita_fw-la fuisset_fw-la major_a virtus_fw-la quam_fw-la bominis_fw-la hanc_fw-la similitudinem_fw-la inquit_fw-la adducere_fw-la soleo_fw-la quando_fw-la loquor_fw-la de_fw-la lucta_fw-la &_o quotidianis_fw-la â—ertaminibus_fw-la quibus_fw-la deus_fw-la exercet_fw-la pios_fw-la quod_fw-la pugnet_fw-la nobiscum_fw-la sinistra_fw-la manu_fw-la &_o quod_fw-la nos_fw-la tueatur_fw-la dextra_fw-la sva_fw-la etc._n etc._n calvin_n comment_n in_o hos_n 12.3_o 4._o calvin_n uphold_v jacob_n and_o continual_o uphold_v the_o saint_n in_o all_o their_o trial_n and_o combat_n with_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o fight_v against_o he_o only_o with_o the_o left_a but_o you_o will_v say_v jacob_n be_v say_v by_o his_o strength_n to_o have_v power_n with_o god_n hos_n 12.3_o ans_fw-fr there_o can_v be_v as_o ibid._n as_o nulius_fw-la est_fw-la melior_fw-la titulus_fw-la quam_fw-la donationiâ—ut_fw-la vulgo_fw-la dicunt_fw-la &_o deus_fw-la solet_fw-la in_o nos_fw-la transfer_v quicq_a vid_fw-la conâ—ulit_fw-la ac_fw-la si_fw-la nosirum_fw-la esset_fw-la distinguere_fw-la ergo_fw-la prudenter_fw-la necesse_fw-la est_fw-la hic_fw-la inter_fw-la viâ—tutem_fw-la bominis_fw-la quam_fw-la habet_fw-la aseipso_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la a_o naâ—ura_fw-la &_o eam_fw-la quam_fw-la dominus_fw-la in_o ipsum_fw-la contulit_fw-la calv._n ibid._n calvin_n say_v no_o better_o title_n than_o donation_n what_o strength_n the_o lord_n out_o of_o his_o free_a mercy_n have_v bestow_v on_o jacob_n during_o the_o combat_n be_v jacobs_n strength_n the_o lord_n have_v free_o give_v it_o to_o he_o and_o do_v allow_v that_o it_o be_v 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reproach_n but_o for_o any_o upon_o this_o pretence_n to_o mock_v and_o flout_v humble_a selfdenied_n and_o circumspect_a christian_n who_o dare_v not_o brag_v of_o their_o have_v the_o spirit_n but_o labour_v to_o maintain_v and_o prize_v his_o presence_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o these_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n mention_v ephes_n 5.9_o gal._n 5.22_o these_o mocker_n do_v evidence_n that_o they_o have_v not_o spirit_n for_o if_o they_o have_v they_o dare_v not_o make_v a_o jeer_n of_o have_v it_o and_o if_o thou_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n thou_o be_v none_o of_o he_o rom._n 8_o 9_o thou_o be_v a_o dead_a man_n the_o sentence_n of_o death_n be_v already_o past_a upon_o thou_o and_o thou_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n ver_fw-la 13.10_o and_o thy_o mock_v the_o saint_n be_v as_o if_o the_o dead_a can_v mock_v the_o live_n because_o they_o do_v live_v and_o have_v a_o principle_n of_o life_n i_o will_v not_o say_v with_o a_o learned_a baxter_n learned_a mr._n baxter_n divine_a that_o to_o mock_v the_o spirit_n and_o to_o attribute_v his_o work_n as_o the_o pharisee_n do_v christ_n to_o the_o devil_n be_v that_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o â—he_n holy_a ghost_n but_o certain_o it_o be_v near_o in_o kin_n to_o it_o and_o from_o thence_o our_o bless_a lord_n take_v occasion_n to_o speak_v of_o that_o sin_n mat._n 12.31_o 32._o compare_v with_o ver_fw-la 24._o and_o let_v such_o mark_n that_o this_o unpardonable_a blasphemy_n be_v there_o call_v speak_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n o_o but_o all_o those_o who_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5.25_o let_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n appear_v in_o your_o conversation_n let_v your_o goodness_n righteousness_n and_o truth_n 9_o truth_n eph._n 5_o 9_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o mocker_n dare_v you_o also_o reproach_v his_o holy_a name_n all_o the_o balsphemy_n of_o atheist_n do_v not_o so_o much_o 6.6_o much_o heb._n 6.6_o put_v the_o bless_a spirit_n as_o it_o be_v to_o a_o open_a shame_n as_o the_o miscarriage_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o these_o often_o prove_v and_o be_v call_v 2_o sam._n 12.14_o a_o great_a occasion_n to_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o blaspheme_v three_o rejoice_v o_o you_o 9.12_o you_o zech._n 9.12_o prisoner_n of_o hope_n cast_v off_o your_o fear_n and_o complaint_n and_o do_v not_o say_v my_o sin_n be_v so_o many_o my_o deadness_n and_o indisposition_n for_o duty_n so_o great_a and_o my_o spiritual_a enemy_n so_o strong_a and_o fierce_a that_o my_o hope_n be_v cut_v off_o i_o have_v no_o strength_n to_o wrestle_v with_o such_o mighty_a adversary_n and_o to_o remove_v such_o great_a mountain_n of_o impediment_n i_o grant_v if_o thou_o be_v helpless_a thy_o condition_n be_v hopeless_a but_o all_o thy_o enemy_n be_v not_o able_a to_o stop_v the_o way_n and_o to_o intercept_v thy_o supply_n from_o heaven_n what_o though_o creature-help_a do_v fail_v what_o though_o those_o pool_n be_v dry_v up_o yet_o thou_o may_v run_v to_o the_o full_a fountain_n the_o lord_n himself_o be_v thy_o helper_n his_o spirit_n will_v
strengthen_v and_o support_v thou_o no_o bond_n nor_o prison_n can_v hold_v out_o all_o the_o power_n of_o man_n and_o devil_n can_v drive_v away_o the_o christian_n guard_n or_o disarm_v he_o if_o he_o can_v pray_v he_o shall_v not_o want_v help_n to_o and_o by_o that_o work_n the_o spirit_n will_v help_v he_o to_o pray_v and_o in_o answer_n to_o his_o prayer_n will_v give_v what_o else_o he_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o and_o do_v not_o say_v ah_o but_o i_o can_v pray_v for_o though_o thou_o can_v not_o of_o thyself_o yet_o thou_o have_v help_v at_o hand_n the_o spirit_n be_v ready_a to_o help_v thy_o infirmity_n we_o shall_v speak_v of_o the_o mean_n for_o recover_v and_o maintain_v the_o quicken_a and_o assist_v presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o case_n part._n 3._o but_o now_o let_v i_o only_o inquire_v have_v thou_o not_o a_o heart_n to_o desire_v and_o ask_v his_o presence_n and_o help_n if_o thou_o have_v not_o such_o a_o desire_n why_o do_v thou_o complain_v and_o sure_o 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jam._n 5.11_o but_o 4._o though_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o deserat_fw-la not_o quod_fw-la ad_fw-la tritum_fw-la illud_fw-la augustini_fw-la &_o prosperi_n deus_fw-la neminem_fw-la deserit_fw-la nisi_fw-la prius_fw-la deseratur_fw-la ab_fw-la ipso_fw-la intelligi_fw-la potest_fw-la vel_fw-la de_fw-la desertione_fw-la totali_fw-la &_o finali_fw-la vel_fw-la de_fw-la desertione_fw-la castigatoria_fw-la ae_z quasi_fw-la paenali_fw-la &_o si_fw-la loquamur_fw-la de_fw-fr homine_fw-la lapso_fw-la certum_fw-la est_fw-la omnem_fw-la hominemâ—ut_fw-la â—ut_z loquor_fw-la did._n aluarez_n de_fw-fr auxil_fw-fr div_o disp_n 58._o sect_n 7._o prius_fw-la deseruisse_fw-la deum_fw-la per_fw-la peccatum_fw-la actuale_fw-la uâ—l_fw-la orignale_fw-la quam_fw-la deus_fw-la illum_fw-la deserat_fw-la always_o yet_o often_o and_o most_o usual_o he_o withdraw_v for_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o threaten_a 2_o cor._n 5.2_o if_o you_o forsake_v he_o he_o will_v other_o will_v not_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o outward_a blessing_n prosperity_n prorection_n etc._n etc._n but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o inward_a and_o sanctify_a grace_n withdraw_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o forsake_v you_o our_o kind_a father_n will_v withdraw_v and_o hide_v his_o face_n from_o his_o own_o child_n when_o they_o become_v unkind_a and_o undutiful_a and_o then_o desertion_n be_v a_o paternal_a chastisement_n and_o undutiful_a and_o then_o vulgo_fw-la then_o but_o rather_o negative_a then_o positive_a and_o if_o we_o will_v speak_v strict_o it_o be_v rather_o the_o suspension_n of_o a_o act_n but_o in_o that_o it_o do_v flow_v from_o the_o holy_a counsel_n and_o appointment_n of_o god_n we_o may_v in_o respect_n of_o its_o original_n seu_fw-la causaluer_n call_v it_o a_o act_n uâ—_n loquamur_fw-la cum_fw-la vulgo_fw-la act_v not_o of_o mere_a sovereignty_n but_o rather_o of_o justice_n though_o not_o pure_a and_o vindictive_a but_o rather_o paternal_a and_o castigatory_a and_o mix_v with_o much_o 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according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n then_o for_o their_o sin_n so_o usual_o there_o be_v some_o one_o or_o other_o circumstance_n and_o ingredient_n in_o the_o trial_n itself_o that_o have_v much_o love_n in_o it_o or_o be_v some_o kind_n of_o mitigation_n and_o extenuation_n of_o that_o sad_a stroke_n or_o some_o thing_n in_o the_o issue_n for_o the_o great_a advantage_n and_o establishment_n of_o such_o as_o have_v be_v under_o the_o trial_n thus_o paul_n though_o buffet_v by_o satan_n yet_o not_o foil_v but_o keep_v his_o ground_n though_o he_o be_v leave_v to_o wrestle_v with_o the_o temptation_n yet_o not_o to_o become_v a_o prey_n to_o it_o and_o though_o peter_n fall_v foul_o and_o most_o deplorable_o yet_o he_o be_v not_o leave_v in_o the_o mire_n but_o instant_o recover_v by_o christ_n look_n and_o though_o job_n trial_n be_v very_o sore_o yet_o the_o issue_n be_v very_o glorious_a and_o comfortable_a but_o though_o the_o lord_n thus_o may_v for_o holy_a end_n know_v 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faint_v not_o gal._n 6.9_o they_o that_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n they_o shall_v mount_v up_o with_o wing_n as_o eagle_n they_o shall_v run_v and_o not_o be_v weary_a and_o they_o shall_v walk_v and_o not_o faint_a isa_n 40.31_o o_o then_o will_v thou_o have_v strength_n and_o be_v keep_v from_o faint_a wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n and_o though_o for_o a_o short_a moment_n the_o trial_n continue_v yet_o be_v not_o discourage_v harken_v to_o the_o exhortation_n and_o promise_n psa_n 27.14_o wait_v on_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o good_a courage_n and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v thy_o heart_n wait_v i_o say_v on_o the_o lord_n isa_n 41.10_o fear_v thou_o not_o for_o i_o be_o with_o thou_o be_v not_o dismay_v for_o i_o be_o thy_o god_n i_o will_v strengthen_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v uphold_v thou_o with_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o my_o righteousness_n say_v the_o lord_n o_o do_v not_o then_o quench_v the_o spirit_n by_o thy_o dejection_n and_o negligence_n do_v not_o sit_v down_o and_o mourn_v when_o thou_o be_v call_v to_o work_v but_o stir_v 1.6_o stir_v 2_o tim._n 1.6_o up_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o blow_v up_o the_o coal_n there_o be_v heat_n within_o and_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v at_o hand_n though_o thou_o do_v not_o discern_v it_o the_o wind_n blow_v when_o and_o where_o it_o list_v joh._n 3.8_o but_o we_o must_v press_v this_o point_n a_o little_a more_o full_o in_o the_o follow_a section_n sect._n 3_o whether_o our_o deadness_n do_v excuse_v our_o negligence_n and_o whether_o we_o shall_v pray_v when_o we_o be_v unfit_a and_o indispose_v and_o what_o will_v be_v the_o issue_n and_o success_n of_o those_o prayer_n that_o want_v life_n and_o fervency_n and_o which_o be_v pester_v with_o wander_a thought_n isa_n 64.7_o there_o be_v none_o that_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n that_o stir_v up_o himself_o to_o take_v hold_n of_o thou_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 8.12_o if_o there_o be_v a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o man_n have_v etc._n etc._n we_o will_v not_o think_v it_o worth_a the_o while_n to_o confute_v those_o dream_a sectary_n who_o plead_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n till_o he_o send_v out_o his_o spirit_n and_o till_o we_o sensible_o find_v some_o impression_n from_o heaven_n draw_v and_o invite_v we_o to_o come_v to_o the_o throne_n but_o since_o weak_a christian_n may_v meet_v with_o the_o like_a temptation_n we_o shall_v labour_v brief_o to_o take_v out_o of_o their_o way_n that_o stumble_a block_n and_o to_o show_v they_o that_o their_o very_a deadness_n and_o indisposition_n be_v ground_n enough_o for_o they_o to_o draw_v nigh_o to_o the_o physician_n that_o they_o may_v be_v heal_v so_o far_o be_v it_o from_o be_v a_o obstruction_n and_o impediment_n or_o a_o plea_n for_o our_o negligence_n and_o omission_n of_o duty_n 1._o because_o one_o sin_n can_v be_v a_o plea_n for_o another_o now_o our_o deadness_n and_o indisposition_n be_v our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o must_v not_o be_v allege_v as_o a_o reason_n for_o our_o neglect_n of_o prayer_n which_o be_v our_o duty_n as_o well_o as_o our_o privilege_n 2._o this_o be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o atheism_n and_o to_o cast_v behind_o we_o all_o the_o ordinance_n of_o life_n and_o to_o abandon_v they_o for_o ever_o for_o if_o thou_o be_v unfit_a to_o day_n and_o upon_o that_o account_n lie_v by_o thou_o will_v ready_o be_v more_o unfit_a to_o morrow_n and_o so_o from_o time_n to_o time_n the_o long_o thou_o stay_v away_o from_o god_n the_o distance_n will_v be_v the_o great_a till_o at_o length_n it_o become_v a_o easy_a and_o tolerable_a burden_n to_o continue_v in_o that_o state_n omission_n of_o duty_n will_v prove_v a_o bad_a preparation_n for_o it_o but_o thus_o thou_o will_v contract_v a_o habit_n of_o idleness_n which_o thou_o will_v not_o easy_o cast_v off_o 3._o if_o thou_o do_v not_o resolve_v to_o mock_v god_n and_o slight_a his_o work_n but_o will_v stir_v up_o the_o little_a strength_n thou_o have_v wait_v upon_o the_o breathe_n and_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n though_o thou_o be_v never_o so_o weak_a and_o indispose_v thy_o oblation_n come_v from_o a_o willing_a mind_n and_o according_a to_o what_o thou_o have_v it_o will_v be_v accept_v in_o christ_n who_o pity_v thy_o weakness_n and_o will_v not_o reject_v thy_o supplication_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o thy_o bewail_v infirmity_n and_o thou_o need_v not_o doubt_v whether_o such_o a_o prayer_n be_v more_o acceptable_a than_o no_o prayer_n nor_o ask_v whether_o it_o be_v better_a not_o to_o pray_v then_o to_o pray_v no_o better_o for_o it_o be_v grant_v on_o all_o hand_n that_o the_o very_a moral_a virtue_n of_o pagan_n be_v more_o acceptable_a than_o the_o want_n of_o they_o and_o that_o those_o worker_n of_o moral_a righteousness_n be_v less_o guilty_a than_o those_o other_o pagan_n who_o omit_v they_o hence_o we_o may_v well_o argue_v from_o pari_fw-la from_o a_o pari_fw-la the_o like_a that_o thy_o performance_n of_o duty_n must_v be_v more_o acceptable_a than_o the_o omission_n of_o it_o especial_o since_o there_o must_v be_v some_o life_n in_o thy_o work_n if_o a_o saint_n though_o weak_a while_o there_o be_v none_o in_o they_o and_o thou_o be_v in_o christ_n through_o who_o thy_o imperfection_n will_v be_v pardon_v and_o do_v away_o 4._o the_o spirit_n may_v draw_v insensible_o he_o may_v be_v present_a effectively_o where_o he_o be_v not_o feel_o he_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o the_o heart_n to_o the_o duty_n though_o thou_o do_v not_o discern_v his_o motion_n and_o his_o help_n and_o assistance_n may_v be_v at_o hand_n when_o thou_o be_v ready_a to_o apprehend_v he_o be_v far_o off_o and_o have_v not_o the_o saint_n many_o a_o time_n bring_v a_o heavy_a deject_a and_o complain_v spirit_n to_o the_o throne_n and_o yet_o have_v go_v away_o rejoice_v and_o triumph_v over_o their_o fear_n and_o unbelief_n as_o the_o book_n of_o psalm_n can_v afford_v many_o instance_n the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v strength_n to_o the_o upright_a prov._n 10.29_o the_o lord_n use_v to_o meet_v they_o that_o work_n righteousness_n and_o remember_v he_o in_o their_o way_n isa_n 64.5_o when_o we_o be_v follow_v our_o duty_n and_o improve_n the_o ordinance_n we_o lie_v in_o christ_n way_n and_o he_o will_v not_o shut_v his_o eye_n but_o will_v at_o length_n pity_n and_o heal_v such_o weak_a and_o impotent_a one_o i_o may_v then_o say_v unto_o thou_o concern_v the_o use_n of_o prayer_n and_o other_o ordinance_n as_o david_n do_v to_o solomon_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o build_n of_o the_o temple_n 1_o chr._n 22.16_o arise_v therefore_o and_o be_v do_v and_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o thou_o 5._o ah_o where_o shall_v the_o sick_a go_v but_o to_o the_o physician_n what_o shall_v a_o trouble_a spirit_n do_v if_o it_o may_v not_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n for_o heal_v comfort_n and_o life_n the_o lord_n command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o have_v promise_v to_o hear_v and_o deliver_v we_o psa_n 50.15_o and_o who_o be_v he_o that_o dare_v forbid_v we_o and_o threaten_v wrath_n while_o he_o thus_o promise_v to_o pity_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o what_o trouble_n be_v there_o that_o be_v comparable_a to_o soul-trouble_a and_o what_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n be_v like_a to_o a_o wound_a spirit_n labour_v under_o the_o fetter_n bondage_n &_o captivity_n under_o which_o it_o have_v cast_v itself_o by_o its_o folly_n sin_n and_o negligence_n and_o shall_v it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o such_o a_o one_o to_o lay_v out_o his_o strait_n and_o weakness_n to_o god_n 6._o the_o lord_n complain_v when_o we_o will_v not_o call_v on_o he_o and_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o he_o isa_n 64.4_o and_o will_v he_o chide_v and_o challenge_v we_o when_o we_o stir_v up_o our_o heart_n to_o close_v with_o he_o and_o look_v up_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o mercy_n loc_n mercy_n metaphera_n qua_fw-la paulus_n utitur_fw-la sumpta_fw-la est_fw-la ab_fw-la igne_fw-la exiguo_fw-la vel_fw-la qui_fw-la paulatim_fw-la extingueretur_fw-la nisi_fw-la flabellum_fw-la subiude_v admovendo_fw-la &_o lignum_fw-la novum_fw-la ingerendo_fw-la vires_fw-la resumeret_fw-la ac_fw-la flammam_fw-la proinde_fw-la meminerimus_fw-la in_o usum_fw-la applicanda_fw-la esse_fw-la dona_fw-la dei_fw-la nerubiginem_fw-la oâ—losa_fw-la &_o suppressa_fw-la contrahaut_fw-fr calvin_n in_o loc_n and_o do_v not_o say_v thou_o want_v the_o spirit_n to_o help_v thou_o as_o if_o thou_o dare_v not_o go_v when_o thou_o be_v not_o sure_a of_o his_o assistance_n for_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v his_o spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o
stand_v thus_o that_o either_o they_o or_o the_o magistrate_n must_v fall_v we_o be_v warrant_v to_o pray_v that_o rather_o they_o meet_v with_o the_o stroke_n of_o justice_n then_o that_o the_o magistrate_n and_o those_o who_o be_v with_o he_o shall_v be_v overthrow_v in_o the_o discharge_n of_o their_o duty_n yet_o abstract_v from_o such_o a_o alternative_a we_o shall_v not_o desire_v the_o sudden_a death_n and_o ruin_n of_o enemy_n but_o rather_o that_o they_o may_v be_v scatter_v and_o take_v captive_n and_o have_v time_n to_o repent_v the_o rejoice_v of_o the_o saint_n be_v not_o their_o ruin_n but_o in_o the_o deliverance_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o help_v his_o servant_n and_o make_v the_o 76.10_o the_o ps_n 76.10_o rage_n of_o man_n to_o praise_v he_o etc._n etc._n and_o there_o be_v no_o question_n but_o that_o comparative_o and_o rather_o we_o may_v desire_v and_o pray_v that_o enemy_n may_v fall_v and_o be_v ruin_v then_o that_o they_o shall_v prevail_v and_o oppress_v the_o church_n and_o blaspheme_v the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n again_o obj._n 2_o obj._n it_o may_v be_v object_v ½_n that_o there_o be_v many_o instance_n record_v in_o the_o word_n of_o curse_n and_o malediction_n utter_v by_o the_o saint_n against_o their_o enemy_n and_o on_o the_o wicked_a as_o deut._n 27.14_o &c_n &c_n 2_o sam._n 3.29_o psa_fw-la 59.12_o 13_o 14_o 15._o psa_fw-la 69.22_o etc._n etc._n psa_n 83.11_o etc._n etc._n psa_n 109.6_o etc._n etc._n psa_n 143.12_o jerem._n 17.18_o lam._n 3.64_o hos_fw-la 9.14_o act._n 8.20_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr we_o will_v not_o say_v with_o indicatiro_fw-la with_o august_n contra_fw-la faustum_n &_o lib_n 1._o deserm_n domini_fw-la in_o morte_fw-la cap._n 42._o optativo_fw-la inquit_fw-la modo_fw-la usi_fw-la sunt_fw-la pro_fw-la indicatiro_fw-la austin_n that_o these_o be_v verba_fw-la sive_fw-la praedicantium_fw-la sive_fw-la praedicentium_fw-la non_fw-la vota_fw-la imprecantium_fw-la and_o that_o these_o holy_a man_n do_v speak_v so_o either_o by_o way_n of_o pprophecy_n &_o prediction_n or_o by_o way_n of_o commination_n and_o denounciation_n of_o god_n righteous_a judgement_n against_o implacable_a enemy_n for_o the_o word_n be_v so_o clear_a that_o they_o will_v admit_v no_o such_o gloss_n but_o we_o answer_v that_o all_o that_o be_v record_v in_o the_o scripture_n concern_v the_o saint_n be_v not_o for_o our_o imitation_n 1._o not_o their_o sin_n and_o infirmity_n which_o be_v set_v down_o rather_o to_o be_v our_o warning_n and_o copy_n and_o as_o to_o the_o present_a case_n who_o will_v justify_v 4.3_o justify_v numb_a 11.15_o job_n 6.9_o 1_o king_n 19.4_o jer._n 20.15_o 17._o jon._n 4.3_o moses_n job_n eliah_n jeremiah_n and_o jonah_n their_o pray_v against_o themselves_o and_o curse_v the_o day_n wherein_o they_o be_v bear_v and_o the_o man_n who_o bring_v tiding_n of_o their_o birth_n etc._n etc._n 2._o neither_o what_o they_o do_v upon_o some_o special_a occasion_n or_o warrant_n as_o in_o the_o present_a case_n they_o may_v not_o only_o 1._o know_v who_o be_v implacable_a enemy_n and_o devote_a to_o destruction_n but_o also_o 2._o have_v some_o particular_a command_n or_o some_o special_a impression_n and_o impulse_n upon_o their_o spirit_n move_v and_o warrant_v they_o to_o pray_v for_o such_o and_o such_o judgement_n to_o be_v pour_v out_o upon_o such_o and_o such_o enemy_n and_o then_o we_o may_v suppose_v that_o such_o prayer_n pour_v out_o by_o such_o eminent_a saint_n and_o prophet_n upon_o such_o ground_n and_o motive_n do_v flow_v from_o a_o pure_a zeal_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n without_o any_o mixture_n of_o carnal_a passion_n malice_n and_o revenge_n o_o but_o its_o hard_a for_o we_o to_o pray_v against_o god_n enemy_n especial_o if_o they_o be_v our_o enemy_n and_o have_v wrong_v we_o unless_o our_o heart_n burn_v with_o wrath_n envy_n and_o rage_n and_o therefore_o it_o will_v appear_v to_o be_v safe_a for_o we_o not_o to_o follow_v such_o extraordinary_a practice_n but_o to_o walk_v by_o the_o rule_n command_v we_o to_o bless_v and_o not_o to_o curse_v especial_o since_o 1._o we_o can_v expect_v no_o revelation_n concern_v the_o final_a state_n of_o any_o and_o so_o may_v be_v ready_a to_o curse_v some_o elect_a one_o who_o the_o lord_n purpose_v to_o bless_v and_o 2._o we_o can_v expect_v any_o extraordinary_a motion_n and_o impulse_n upon_o our_o spirit_n unless_o it_o come_v from_o hell_n or_o from_o our_o lust_n you_o know_v not_o say_v our_o bless_a lord_n to_o some_o of_o his_o disciple_n who_o out_o of_o a_o preposterous_a zeal_n to_o imitate_v elias_n will_v have_v call_v for_o fire_n from_o heaven_n to_o consume_v the_o samaritan_n for_o not_o receive_v their_o master_n what_o manner_n of_o spirit_n you_o be_v of_o luk._n 9.55_o let_v such_o then_o as_o will_v take_v upon_o they_o to_o imitat_fw-la the_o prophet_n in_o their_o extraordinary_a act_n be_v sure_a that_o they_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o that_o they_o can_v produce_v the_o like_a warrant_n but_o as_o for_o humble_a christian_n who_o dare_v not_o â—â—_o not_o ps_n 131_o â—â—_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o thing_n too_o high_a for_o they_o they_o will_v consider_v that_o the_o wrath_n of_o man_n work_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n jam._n 1.20_o our_o wrath_n and_o malice_n against_o man_n may_v provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o become_v as_o a_o enemy_n to_o we_o and_o may_v hinder_v the_o execution_n of_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n against_o they_o but_o it_o can_v do_v we_o no_o good_a and_o they_o no_o hurt_n o_o but_o if_o we_o render_v good_a for_o evil_n and_o blessing_n for_o curse_v then_o will_v the_o lord_n bless_v we_o and_o do_v we_o good_a 1_o pet._n 3.9_o and_o it_o may_v be_v no_o small_a comfort_n to_o we_o when_o we_o be_v suffer_v by_o they_o if_o with_o the_o prophet_n we_o can_v say_v remember_v o_o lord_n that_o i_o stand_v before_o thou_o to_o speak_v good_a for_o they_o and_o to_o turn_v away_o thy_o wrath_n from_o they_o who_o have_v dig_v a_o pit_n for_o my_o soul_n jerem._n 18.20_o nay_o according_a to_o the_o son_n of_o 21.27_o of_o eccles_n 21.27_o sirack_n we_o must_v not_o curse_v satan_n and_o who_o curse_v he_o curse_v his_o own_o soul_n and_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n tell_v we_o that_o michael_n the_o archangel_n dare_v not_o bring_v against_o he_o a_o rail_a accusation_n and_o shall_v we_o then_o dare_v to_o bring_v any_o rail_a accusation_n against_o our_o brethren_n and_o neighbour_n when_o say_v 256._o say_v tu_fw-la quis_fw-la es_fw-la qui_fw-la non_fw-la diligis_fw-la utique_fw-la tu_fw-la qui_fw-la oras_fw-la ut_fw-la homo_fw-la moriatur_fw-la malus_fw-la or_o as_o contra_fw-la malum_fw-la &_o facti_fw-la est_fw-la be_v duo_fw-la mali_fw-la ille_fw-la male_a agendo_fw-la tu_fw-la male_a orando_fw-la tu_fw-la malus_fw-la orando_fw-la incipis_fw-la esse_fw-la quando_fw-la dicis_fw-la deus_fw-la occide_fw-la malum_fw-la te_fw-la facis_fw-la judicem_fw-la &_o deum_fw-la quaeris_fw-la esse_fw-la tortorem_fw-la respondet_fw-la tibi_fw-la deus_fw-la nonue_n i_o in_o tuis_fw-la malis_fw-la operibus_fw-la irritasti_fw-la etc._n etc._n quare_fw-la si_fw-la voluntatem_fw-la tuam_fw-la haberem_fw-la te_fw-la prius_fw-la occiderem_fw-la antequam_fw-la venires_fw-la si_fw-la tunc_fw-la te_fw-la occidissem_fw-la inimicum_fw-la quià _fw-la ergo_fw-la male_a orande_n deces_fw-la i_o quod_fw-la non_fw-la feci_fw-la in_o te_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n de_fw-fr sanctis_fw-la serm_fw-la 4._o tom_n 10._o fol._n 256._o austin_n thou_o pray_v for_o evil_a to_o thy_o enemy_n thou_o thyself_o become_v evil_a as_o he_o be_v evil_a by_o do_v wrong_n so_o thou_o now_o by_o pray_v wrong_n and_o now_o thou_o take_v to_o thou_o god_n office_n and_o become_v a_o judge_n pronounce_v the_o sentence_n and_o will_v have_v he_o to_o be_v the_o executioner_n and_o lictor_fw-la but_o if_o the_o lord_n have_v thus_o deal_v with_o thou_o when_o thou_o wrong_v he_o and_o become_v his_o enemy_n thou_o have_v not_o now_o be_v to_o complain_v of_o thy_o brother_n ah_o why_o do_v thou_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o do_v that_o to_o other_o which_o he_o have_v not_o do_v to_o thou_o be_v it_o not_o better_a to_o imitate_v our_o saviour_n on_o the_o cross_n pity_v and_o pray_v for_o his_o enemy_n etc._n etc._n chap._n v._o when_o how_o often_o and_o how_o long_o or_o how_o much_o time_n shall_v be_v spend_v in_o prayer_n 1_o thes_n 5.17_o pray_v without_o cease_v we_o shall_v speak_v to_o the_o first_o two_o branch_n of_o the_o question_n joint_o often_o joint_o when_o and_o how_o often_o both_o be_v determine_v by_o the_o apostle_n while_o he_o exhorteh_o we_o to_o pray_v continual_o interusissione_n continual_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d indesinenter_fw-la sine_fw-la interusissione_n or_o without_o cease_v 1_o thes_n 5.17_o and_o our_o bless_a lord_n jesus_n propound_v a_o parable_n to_o this_o very_a
know_v when_o the_o spirit_n withdraweth_a his_o help_n from_o supplicant_n page_n 600_o sect._n ii_o a_o twofold_a deadness_n and_o indisposition_n one_o privative_a by_o the_o departure_n of_o the_o quicken_a and_o strengthen_v influence_n of_o the_o spirit_n another_o positive_a into_o which_o we_o be_v casten_z by_o the_o opiate_n of_o sin_n page_n 602_o divers_a kind_n of_o cause_n of_o this_o evil_n page_n 603_o among_o external_o satan_n be_v the_o chief_a page_n 604_o but_o the_o root_n of_o the_o matter_n be_v within_o we_o hereditary_a sin_n a_o mother_n sin_n page_n 605_o to_o which_o some_o gross_a pollution_n or_o conscience-wasting_a sin_n be_v superadd_v the_o heart_n must_v be_v very_o much_o straighten_a in_o its_o approach_n to_o god_n page_n 606_o what_o be_v these_o sin_n against_o which_o the_o saint_n shall_v especial_o guard_v page_n 607_o what_o be_v these_o sin_n which_o more_o formal_o and_o efficient_o straiten_v the_o heart_n and_o occasion_n deadness_n and_o wander_a thought_n page_n 607_o 1._o earthly-mindedness_a 2._o irreverence_n and_o want_v of_o fear_n 3._o hypocrisy_n 4._o want_n of_o feeling_n 5._o distrust_n and_o unbelief_n 6._o excess_n and_o surfeit_v either_o bodily_a or_o spiritual_a 7._o wantonness_n and_o a_o spirit_n of_o lust_n 8._o discontent_n with_o our_o condition_n family-contention_n and_o whatsoever_o distemper_n of_o the_o passion_n anger_n grief_n etc._n etc._n 9_o not_o watch_v the_o heart_n 10._o nor_o guard_v the_o outward_a sense_n 11._o take_a unseasonable_a time_n for_o perform_v these_o duty_n 12._o disuse_n omission_n and_o want_n of_o frequency_n 13._o a_o give_a way_n to_o a_o slight_a and_o superficial_a way_n of_o performance_n 14._o ill_a company_n ibid._n positive_a direction_n and_o remedy_n 1._o strengthen_v and_o fortify_v the_o heart_n with_o the_o cordial_a of_o love_n 2._o let_v we_o rouse_v up_o and_o awaken_v our_o sleepy_a heart_n 3._o let_v we_o beg_v the_o quicken_a presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n bewail_v more_o the_o want_n thereof_o than_o the_o want_n of_o his_o consolation_n 4._o let_v we_o diligent_o mark_v and_o observe_v when_o the_o spirit_n draw_v nigh_o and_o when_o he_o withdraweth_a 5._o when_o we_o set_v upon_o any_o duty_n let_v we_o renew_v our_o resolution_n to_o hold_v our_o heart_n fix_v at_o the_o work_n 6._o in_o the_o interval_n of_o prayer_n let_v we_o give_v ourselves_o unto_o holiness_n 1._o do_v not_o stint_v thyself_o to_o such_o a_o measure_n of_o holiness_n 2._o imitat_fw-la the_o best_a example_n 3._o converse_n much_o with_o the_o saint_n 4._o frequent_a the_o ordinance_n diligent_o and_o 5._o be_v diligent_a in_o thy_o particular_a call_n 7._o arrest_v thy_o heart_n at_o the_o present_a exercise_n and_o work_v 8._o remember_v 1._o the_o greatness_n and_o excellency_n 2._o the_o goodness_n and_o bounty_n 3._o the_o presence_n and_o all_o see_a eye_n and_o 4._o the_o holiness_n justice_n and_o terror_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v 9_o use_n such_o a_o gesture_n as_o may_v be_v most_o helpful_a to_o raise_v the_o heart_n 10._o thou_o may_v while_o indispose_v have_v recourse_n to_o a_o set_a form_n and_o then_o 11._o let_v frequency_n supply_v the_o want_n of_o continuance_n and_o enlargement_n 12._o whatever_a success_n thou_o meet_v with_o yet_o leave_v not_o off_o but_o still_o follow_v on_o to_o seek_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o ordinance_n till_o thou_o find_v he_o do_v not_o faint_v nor_o weary_a for_o etc._n etc._n page_n 620_o sect._n iii_o whether_o our_o deadness_n and_o indisposition_n will_v excuse_v our_o negligence_n and_o omission_n of_o duty_n page_n 637_o six_o or_o seven_o reason_n for_o the_o negative_a ibid._n our_o deadness_n shall_v rather_o send_v we_o to_o then_o hold_v we_o from_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n page_n 640_o motive_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o shake_v off_o our_o laziness_n indisposition_n negligence_n etc._n etc._n page_n 640_o what_o copy_n shall_v we_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n as_o to_o our_o diligence_n and_o activity_n for_o eternal_a life_n page_n 643_o when_o and_o what_o wander_a thought_n do_v nullify_v our_o prayer_n and_o hinder_v their_o success_n page_n 644_o the_o testimony_n of_o some_o divine_n page_n 645_o deadness_n and_o wander_a thought_n a_o grievous_a burden_n to_o the_o saint_n page_n 646_o whether_o we_o may_v be_v too_o much_o enlarge_v in_o prayer_n or_o meditation_n page_n 648_o of_o the_o popish_a mystical_a theology_n enthusiasm_n etc._n etc._n ibid._n whether_o the_o saint_n be_v always_o precise_o limit_v to_o the_o present_a work_n in_o which_o they_o be_v employ_v page_n 650_o whether_o sincere_a supplicant_n use_v to_o be_v be_v more_o enlarge_v in_o private_a or_o public_a ibid._n whether_o it_o be_v a_o mercy_n to_o have_v our_o prayer_n answer_v when_o we_o be_v cold_a and_o formal_a page_n 651_o chap._n iii_o whether_o we_o may_v pray_v for_o any_o evil_a either_o of_o sin_n or_o suffering_n page_n 652_o some_o distinction_n page_n 653_o we_o may_v not_o pray_v for_o any_o evil_n either_o absolute_o or_o relative_o ibid._n five_o argument_n page_n 654_o objection_n answer_v page_n 657_o far_a less_o may_v we_o pray_v and_o wish_v evil_a to_o our_o brethren_n page_n 663_o a_o word_n concern_v the_o evil_a of_o sin_n ibid._n chap._n iu._n whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o imprecat_n the_o question_v propound_v and_o limit_v page_n 664_o it_o be_v certain_a we_o may_v 1._o pray_v against_o the_o sin_n and_o 2._o against_o the_o plot_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o 3._o that_o we_o may_v complain_v of_o their_o cruelty_n and_o 4._o that_o we_o may_v pray_v the_o lord_n to_o break_v their_o snare_n of_o success_n and_o prosperity_n and_o 5._o that_o justice_n may_v be_v execute_v upon_o malefactor_n ibid._n but_o we_o must_v not_o curse_v 1._o without_o a_o cause_n nor_o 2._o for_o our_o own_o cause_n nor_o 3._o our_o relation_n page_n 665_o the_o question_n answer_v negative_o and_o objection_n obviate_v page_n 666_o chap._n v._o what_o it_o be_v to_o pray_v always_o page_n 668_o the_o euchits_n confute_v page_n 669_o whether_o pelagian_n teach_v that_o it_o be_v needless_a to_o pray_v page_n 670_o six_o conjecture_n reject_v page_n 671_o the_o exhortation_n to_o pray_v always_o and_o without_o cease_v suppose_v a_o spiritual_a disposition_n page_n 674_o it_o answer_v the_o question_n when_o shall_v we_o pray_v ibid._n it_o import_v assiduity_n and_o frequency_n ibid._n it_o require_v 1._o constancy_n and_o 2._o universality_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n 2._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o season_n time_n and_o opportunity_n whether_o set_v or_o occasional_a page_n 676_o a_o omission_n can_v be_v impute_v to_o we_o unless_o we_o be_v call_v and_o oblige_v to_o do_v page_n 677_o the_o least_o that_o can_v be_v allow_v for_o a_o set_a course_n of_o prayer_n be_v twice_o a_o day_n page_n 678_o what_o time_n of_o the_o day_n fit_a page_n 679_o 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spirit_n plead_v with_o we_o to_o run_v to_o christ_n and_o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o he_o for_o our_o cautioner_n 5._o christ_n make_v intercession_n for_o we_o the_o spirit_n help_v we_o to_o intercede_v for_o ourselves_o by_o stir_v up_o holy_a affection_n in_o we_o and_o put_v word_n in_o our_o mouth_n 6._o christ_n intercee_v by_o his_o blood_n it_o have_v a_o voice_n and_o can_v speak_v heb._n 12.24_o the_o holy_a spirit_n intercee_v by_o his_o work_n whereby_o he_o help_v and_o assist_v we_o to_o pray_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.26_o 27_o he_o intercee_v by_o our_o prayer_n which_o be_v his_o work_n be_v therefore_o call_v his_o intercession_n and_o thus_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v nor_o in_o the_o least_o diminish_v the_o gracious_a administration_n of_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o voluntary_a oeconomy_n he_o have_v undertake_v for_o the_o saint_n we_o desire_v to_o admire_v with_o thankfulness_n this_o his_o wonderful_a condescension_n and_o to_o say_v with_o the_o 6._o the_o ps_n 113.5_o 6._o psalmist_n while_o he_o ponder_v thestep_n of_o providence_n who_o be_v like_a unto_o the_o lord_n who_o thus_o humble_v himself_o but_o it_o be_v a_o poor_a requittal_n for_o such_o bounty_n to_o ascribe_v to_o his_o infinite_a majesty_n any_o work_n or_o dispensation_n that_o do_v as_o prayer_n and_o intercession_n import_v imperfection_n inferiority_n subjection_n or_o dependence_n though_o what_o only_o import_v power_n efficiency_n and_o influence_n shall_v be_v ascribe_v to_o he_o as_o the_o cause_n and_o author_n and_o must_v denominat_fw-la the_o saint_n as_o the_o subject_n in_o which_o it_o be_v terminat_fw-la so_o much_o for_o the_o intercession_n of_o the_o spirit_n now_o we_o come_v to_o speak_v to_o that_o sweet_a and_o excellent_a point_n the_o intercession_n of_o our_o bless_a head_n for_o his_o member_n on_o earth_n you_o will_v say_v be_v he_o not_o equal_a with_o the_o father_n and_o spirit_n pâ—il_n 2.6_o be_v it_o not_o then_o below_o such_o a_o glorious_a person_n to_o humble_v himself_o to_o plead_v and_o make_v intercession_n ans_fw-fr we_o shall_v remove_v this_o difficulty_n when_o we_o come_v to_o show_v how_o christ_n do_v intercede_v whether_o as_o god_n or_o as_o man_n but_o that_o he_o do_v intercede_v for_o his_o people_n be_v certain_a and_o can_v be_v deny_v by_o any_o who_o acknowledge_v the_o scripture_n see_v heb._n 7.25_o rom._n 8.34_o 1_o joh._n 2.1_o etc._n etc._n but_o let_v we_o here_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o policy_n of_o papist_n who_o that_o they_o may_v lay_v a_o foundation_n for_o the_o worship_v and_o invocate_a of_o saint_n and_o angel_n maintain_v that_o we_o may_v not_o improve_v christ_n intercession_n by_o make_v it_o the_o object_n of_o any_o petition_n in_o our_o prayer_n yea_o some_o of_o they_o do_v so_o speak_v as_o if_o indeed_o they_o deny_v that_o he_o do_v intercede_v for_o we_o albeit_o they_o will_v seem_v to_o be_v tender_a of_o his_o honour_n whiâ—e_v they_o thus_o plead_v this_o form_n of_o prayer_n say_v 12._o say_v barrad_n harm_n evang._n tom._n 4._o lib._n 5._o cap_n 12._o one_o of_o they_o as_o not_o agree_v to_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n be_v never_o hear_v in_o the_o church_n christ_n jesu_n or_o a_o pro_fw-la nobis_fw-la christ_n jesus_n pray_v for_o we_o the_o catholic_n say_v 143._o say_v salmâ—r_n tom._n 15_o disp_n 8._o in_o 1_o tim._n 2._o pag_n 476_o vid._n lindan_n in_o concl_n disc_fw-la pag._n 143._o another_o do_v not_o pray_v to_o christ_n to_o pray_v for_o they_o lest_o they_o shall_v seem_v with_o the_o nestorian_n to_o place_v two_o person_n in_o christ_n the_o one_o of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o other_o of_o the_o son_n of_o mary_n thus_o they_o will_v cloak_v the_o matter_n while_o they_o make_v way_n for_o their_o idolatry_n and_o provide_v a_o plea_n for_o their_o invocation_n of_o saint_n as_o mediator_n to_o intercede_v for_o they_o since_o they_o canisius_n they_o swarez_n speak_v more_o cautious_o and_o modest_o then_o other_o for_o say_v he_o regulariter_fw-la &_o publicè_fw-la non_fw-la oramus_fw-la christum_fw-la ut_fw-la pro_fw-la nobis_fw-la intercedat_fw-la ad_fw-la vitandum_fw-la scandalum_fw-la &_o ne_fw-la videamur_fw-la ad_fw-la illu_z tanquam_fw-la ad_fw-la purum_fw-la hominem_fw-la oraâ—e_fw-la swarez_n de_fw-fr virt._n &_o stat._n rel._n tom._n 2._o lib._n 1._o de_fw-fr or_o cap._n 10._o §_o 16_o 18._o he_o do_v not_o deny_v this_o kind_n of_o prayer_n to_o be_v of_o itself_o lawful_a but_o only_o because_o of_o the_o bazard_n of_o scandal_n which_o may_v be_v guard_v against_o as_o he_o grant_v non_fw-la est_fw-la per_fw-la se_fw-la &_o intrinsece_n malum_fw-la hoc_fw-la modo_fw-la ad_fw-la christum_fw-la orare_fw-la si_fw-la recta_fw-la fide_fw-la &_o intention_n fiat_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la non_fw-la dividendo_fw-la personas_fw-la sed_fw-la naturas_fw-la swar_n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la &_o tom._n 1._o in_o 3._o and_o for_o this_o he_o cit_v cajet_n cordub_n canisius_n may_v not_o put_v up_o a_o prayer_n to_o
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to_o vindicate_v the_o point_n from_o the_o antimonian_a dream_n 1._o what_o ground_n have_v thou_o to_o entertain_v the_o least_o scruple_n concern_v thy_o duty_n to_o pray_v to_o god_n and_o bemoan_v thy_o condition_n to_o he_o to_o perform_v this_o part_n of_o worship_n which_o not_o only_o thy_o indigence_n but_o also_o his_o honour_n call_v for_o at_o thy_o hand_n what_o see_v thou_o what_o do_v antimonian_o hold_v forth_o unto_o thou_o for_o take_v off_o the_o tie_n and_o obligation_n which_o thy_o condition_n and_o dependence_n thy_o want_n and_o fear_n and_o god_n law_n write_v in_o thy_o heart_n and_o in_o the_o scripture_n do_v lay_v upon_o thou_o can_v thy_o former_a wickedness_n make_v thou_o now_o a_o libertine_n can_v it_o pull_v out_o thy_o shoulder_n from_o under_o the_o yoke_n 2._o thou_o be_v convince_v of_o thy_o duty_n will_v thou_o ask_v whether_o thou_o may_v perform_v it_o or_o not_o there_o can_v hardly_o be_v a_o clear_a contradiction_n imagine_v then_o to_o 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thou_o desire_v it_o but_o from_o god_n and_o that_o be_v to_o pray_v for_o what_o be_v prayer_n but_o a_o offer_v up_o of_o our_o desire_n to_o god_n 4._o for_o thy_o warrant_n thou_o have_v the_o command_n of_o god_n again_o and_o again_o repeat_v in_o the_o word_n 5._o many_o sad_a threaten_n denounce_v against_o kingdom_n family_n and_o person_n that_o will_v not_o call_v upon_o god_n 6._o thou_o have_v see_v hear_v and_o may_v read_v of_o many_o judgement_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a pour_v out_o upon_o such_o as_o do_v not_o call_v upon_o he_o 7._o we_o may_v with_o the_o apostle_n in_o another_o case_n 1_o cor._n 11.14_o appeal_v to_o nature_n itself_o do_v it_o not_o teach_v he_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n to_o cry_v to_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o help_v and_o relieve_v and_o to_o entreat_v he_o who_o he_o have_v wrong_v and_o off_o nd_v to_o pardon_n and_o forgive_v thus_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n discover_v this_o duty_n to_o pagan_n and_o as_o with_o a_o double_a cord_n bind_v it_o unto_o thou_o who_o also_o have_v the_o light_n of_o the_o word_n point_v out_o that_o way_n to_o thy_o foot_n 8._o several_a talent_n bestow_v on_o thou_o for_o this_o effect_n do_v call_v to_o thou_o to_o improve_v they_o what_o have_v thou_o not_o some_o natural_a power_n and_o ability_n to_o desire_v and_o express_v though_o not_o in_o a_o spititual_a and_o save_a way_n thy_o desire_n to_o god_n 9_o do_v not_o thy_o conscience_n draw_v thou_o to_o the_o throne_n do_v it_o not_o accuse_v and_o challenge_v thou_o when_o thou_o omitte_v this_o necessary_a and_z as_o i_o may_v call_v it_o natural_a duty_n 10._o have_v thou_o not_o many_o want_n fear_n etc._n etc._n and_o what_o do_v all_o these_o say_v unto_o thou_o but_o o_o run_v to_o the_o throne_n for_o a_o supply_n and_o remedy_n 11._o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o privilege_n that_o thou_o may_v approach_v the_o great_a king_n do_v call_v upon_o thou_o to_o improve_v it_o together_o with_o the_o great_a benefit_n which_o thereby_o may_v be_v purchase_v yea_o 12._o though_o there_o be_v no_o other_o income_n than_o the_o present_a effect_n which_o usual_o it_o have_v on_o the_o heart_n to_o enlarge_v fit_a and_o in_o some_o measure_n dispose_v it_o for_o become_v a_o temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o to_o be_v a_o fit_a room_n to_o receive_v and_o welcome_v the_o king_n with_o all_o his_o train_n of_o attendant_a grace_n which_o be_v the_o harbinger_n of_o glory_n nay_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o disposition_n but_o a_o beginning_n of_o the_o save_a work_n prayer_n if_o serious_a be_v a_o turn_n of_o the_o heart_n to_o god_n it_o be_v a_o spiritual_a and_o convert_v motion_n of_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v the_o first_o breathe_v of_o the_o new_a creature_n desire_v of_o grace_n say_v divine_n be_v grace_n certain_o if_o it_o be_v effectual_a and_o resolute_a it_o must_v be_v so_o and_o desire_n be_v the_o life_n of_o prayer_n and_o without_o it_o there_o be_v no_o prayer_n so_o that_o such_o as_o forbid_v the_o unregenerate_a to_o pray_v do_v dissuade_v they_o to_o be_v convert_v and_o turn_v to_o god_n or_o begin_v the_o save_a work_n of_o grace_n prayer_n be_v not_o only_o a_o convert_n ordinance_n but_o also_o the_o first_o breathe_v of_o the_o convert_v not_o only_o a_o mean_a but_o also_o a_o part_n and_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o conversion_n 13._o the_o doleful_a and_o sad_a consequent_n that_o must_v follow_v the_o contempt_n of_o this_o promise_a remedy_n the_o king_n ere_o it_o be_v long_o will_v tear_v these_o proud_a rebel_n in_o piece_n who_o will_v not_o submit_v and_o supplicate_v he_o for_o a_o pardon_n 14._o the_o great_a advantage_n that_o may_v be_v expect_v that_o probability_n if_o not_o certainty_n of_o success_n that_o god_n will_v fulfil_v thy_o desire_n may_v as_o a_o strong_a cord_n draw_v thou_o nigh_o to_o god_n thou_o have_v not_o one_o but_o many_o encouragement_n to_o excite_v and_o set_v thou_o a_o work_n 1._o god_n bowel_n open_v in_o the_o ordinance_n and_o his_o arm_n stretch_v forth_o to_o embrace_v thou_o 2._o his_o call_n and_o invitation_n his_o counsel_n entreaty_n request_n expostulation_n etc._n etc._n together_o with_o his_o solemn_a protestation_n that_o he_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o sinner_n ruin_n but_o rather_o that_o he_o will_v draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o that_o he_o may_v live_v while_o the_o king_n invit_v the_o traitor_n to_o come_v and_o seek_v his_o pardon_n what_o shall_v discourage_v he_o 3._o his_o ordinance_n and_o appointment_n in_o make_v prayer_n a_o mean_a for_o that_o end_n they_o who_o teach_v that_o sinner_n can_v expect_v a_o blessing_n on_o their_o offer_v up_o their_o desire_n to_o god_n do_v say_v yea_o though_o we_o do_v abstract_a from_o his_o fidelity_n in_o fulfil_v his_o promise_n that_o god_n have_v appoint_v that_o ordinance_n in_o vain_a 4._o his_o stir_v up_o the_o heart_n and_o fill_v it_o though_o by_o a_o common_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n with_o such_o desire_n and_o purpose_n as_o be_v fit_a material_n of_o prayer_n do_v say_v that_o if_o we_o will_v improve_v that_o season_n the_o lord_n purpose_v not_o to_o send_v we_o away_o empty_a he_o will_v not_o be_v want_v to_o promove_v what_o good_a he_o begin_v to_o work_v in_o we_o till_o we_o resist_v his_o spirit_n and_o first_o draw_v off_o and_o lie_v by_o and_o thus_o stifle_v the_o new_a birth_n in_o its_o conception_n 5._o god_n satisfy_v the_o natural_a appetite_n of_o inanimate_a creature_n and_o fulfil_v the_o sensual_a desire_n of_o the_o brute_n and_o brutish_a request_n of_o sensual_a man_n when_o selfish_a ahab_n have_v open_v their_o mouth_n for_o outward_a mercy_n and_o deliverance_n he_o have_v fill_v they_o
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do_v not_o intrust_v we_o with_o mo_z talent_n may_v he_o in_o the_o parable_n mat._n 25.15_o who_o receive_v the_o two_o have_v say_v nay_o master_n but_o i_o must_v have_v five_o as_o well_o as_o my_o fellow_n servant_n ans_fw-fr though_o he_o may_v not_o murmur_v and_o repine_v but_o shall_v high_o have_v prize_v and_o thankful_o acknowledge_v the_o little_a he_o have_v receive_v yet_o in_o zeal_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o lord_n he_o may_v have_v say_v lord_n let_v i_o also_o have_v five_o if_o you_o extend_v the_o parable_n only_o to_o talent_n of_o grace_n though_o the_o 253._o the_o talentum_fw-la significat_fw-la quaelibet_fw-la dei_fw-la dona_fw-la basil_n in_o reg_fw-la brevior_fw-la inter_fw-la reg_fw-la 253._o scope_n of_o it_o will_v point_v out_o another_o kind_n of_o etc._n of_o all_o these_o talent_n must_v be_v of_o one_o nature_n and_o therefore_o since_o he_o who_o receive_v only_a one_o can_v be_v say_v to_o have_v receive_v a_o talon_n of_o grace_n so_o etc._n 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account_n of_o election_n donation_n redemption_n sanctification_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o elect._n obj_fw-la 3_o obj._n 3_o we_o can_v ask_v in_o christ_n name_n what_o he_o have_v not_o purchase_v by_o his_o death_n but_o by_o his_o death_n he_o do_v not_o purchase_v mercy_n and_o salvation_n to_o any_o but_o to_o the_o elect._n ergo._n ans_fw-fr as_o in_o our_o prayer_n we_o must_v not_o look_v on_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n as_o a_o rule_n so_o neither_o on_o christ_n purpose_n and_o intention_n its_o certain_a and_o grant_v on_o all_o hand_n i._o that_o christ_n suffering_n of_o themselves_o be_v a_o sufficient_a price_n for_o all_o the_o mercy_n we_o can_v ask_v for_o ourselves_o or_o other_o 2._o that_o we_o can_v know_v for_o who_o in_o particular_a he_o purchase_v life_n and_o happiness_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v pray_v for_o none_o if_o we_o must_v only_o pray_v for_o such_o as_o we_o know_v he_o intend_v to_o save_v yea_o nor_o for_o ourselves_o 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good_a either_o to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o and_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o in_o christ_n and_o be_v accomplish_v through_o his_o blood_n if_o then_o we_o ask_v nothing_o but_o what_o be_v hold_v forth_o in_o the_o promise_n and_o expect_v a_o answer_n only_o through_o christ_n we_o may_v be_v say_v to_o ask_v in_o his_o name_n albeit_o we_o know_v not_o what_o be_v his_o secret_a purpose_n as_o to_o the_o person_n for_o who_o we_o pray_v which_o may_v be_v yet_o further_o confirm_v by_o the_o saint_n prayer_n for_o outward_a thing_n which_o they_o ask_v in_o christ_n name_n albeit_o they_o know_v not_o whether_o or_o not_o he_o intend_v to_o purchase_v and_o procure_v to_o they_o the_o possession_n of_o such_o and_o such_o particular_n as_o they_o ask_v since_o they_o know_v not_o whether_o they_o shall_v enjoy_v they_o or_o not_o 2._o to_o the_o assumption_n that_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n do_v not_o purchase_v grace_n and_o salvation_n which_o be_v the_o thing_n petition_v it_o be_v deny_v that_o he_o do_v not_o purchase_v these_o for_o the_o reprobate_n to_o who_o they_o be_v petition_v it_o may_v be_v distinguish_v thus_o he_o do_v not_o true_o and_o in_o effect_n purchase_v those_o mercy_n to_o they_o for_o who_o we_o pray_v suppose_v they_o be_v reprobat_n it_o may_v be_v grant_v that_o we_o 24._o we_o sed_fw-la quiae_fw-la de_fw-la nullo_n certa_fw-la est_fw-la viz._n ecclesia_fw-la orat_fw-la pro_fw-la omnibus_fw-la nee_a tamen_fw-la pro_fw-la emnibus_fw-la exauditur_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 21._o cap._n 24._o know_v he_o do_v not_o purchase_v and_o will_v not_o give_v to_o they_o what_o we_o ask_v for_o they_o be_v deny_v it_o be_v not_o know_v to_o we_o not_o only_o in_o particular_a what_o
will_v shadow_v and_o hold_v forth_o to_o we_o his_o tender_a bowel_n to_o all_o those_o who_o flee_v for_o refuge_n to_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o fly_v for_o refuge_n to_o admetus_n king_n of_o the_o molossian_n who_o he_o have_v mock_v and_o exceed_o irritate_v while_o he_o have_v power_n in_o the_o athenian_a commonwealth_n and_o therefore_o fear_v lest_o admetus_n shall_v revenge_v that_o old_a quarrel_n he_o run_v to_o the_o sanctuary_n with_o the_o king_n son_n in_o his_o arm_n and_o thus_o supplicate_v the_o provoke_v king_n which_o kind_n of_o entreaty_n do_v always_o say_v plutarch_n prevail_v with_o the_o molossian_n yea_o then_o when_o all_o other_o mean_n do_v prove_v ineffectual_a ah_o can_v the_o pagan_a king_n refuse_v they_o nothing_o who_o come_v with_o his_o son_n in_o their_o arm_n and_o shall_v the_o king_n of_o the_o saint_n reject_v such_o as_o come_v to_o he_o with_o his_o son_n in_o their_o heart_n oh_o what_o need_v then_o discourage_v thou_o o_o disconsolat_a saint_n ask_v whatsoever_o thou_o will_v the_o king_n can_v refuse_v thou_o nothing_o thou_o who_o have_v flee_v in_o to_o his_o son_n and_o ask_v in_o his_o name_n what_o can_v thou_o ask_v if_o good_a that_o will_v be_v withhold_v joh._n 14.13_o 14._o what_o have_v thou_o many_o infirmity_n he_o be_v touch_v and_o affect_v therewith_o he_o sympathize_v with_o thou_o heb._n 4.15_o what_o be_v thy_o condition_n hopeless_a and_o desperate_a it_o be_v thy_o unbelief_n that_o make_v thou_o think_v so_o for_o he_o be_v able_a to_o save_v to_o the_o utmost_a all_o that_o come_v to_o god_n by_o he_o heb._n 7.25_o what_o be_v thou_o poor_a blind_a naked_a what_o be_v thy_o malady_n can_v thou_o tell_v what_o ail_v thou_o harken_v to_o glad-tiding_n and_o soul_n and_o though_o they_o be_v of_o a_o old_a date_n for_o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v in_o paradise_n gen._n 3.5_o yet_o they_o be_v to_o this_o day_n as_o sweet_a ravish_v and_o refresh_v as_o at_o the_o first_o they_o 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pure_a and_o without_o mixture_n and_o thou_o must_v trade_v with_o his_o money_n thou_o have_v neither_o price_n nor_o money_n penny_n nor_o pennyworth_n of_o thy_o own_o though_o thou_o must_v buy_v thou_o have_v nothing_o of_o thou_o own_o to_o give_v the_o christian_n merchandise_n be_v a_o paradox_n to_o the_o world_n there_o be_v never_o such_o a_o market_n proclaim_v by_o man_n as_o that_o isa_n 55.1_o rev._n 22.17_o etc._n etc._n where_o moneyless_a man_n be_v invite_v to_o come_v and_o buy_v free_o and_o the_o indigent_a may_v have_v a_o supply_n of_o all_o his_o want_n though_o he_o have_v no_o money_n to_o give_v yet_o he_o may_v get_v what_o he_o will_v yea_o the_o poor_a may_v there_o buy_v gold_n that_o he_o may_v be_v enrich_v rev._n 3.18_o what_o though_o thou_o faint_v by_o the_o way_n and_o when_o thou_o come_v to_o the_o well_o thou_o have_v nothing_o as_o thou_o think_v to_o draw_v with_o yet_o if_o thy_o thirst_n continue_v thou_o will_v not_o be_v send_v away_o empty_a though_o thou_o have_v not_o a_o hand_n to_o bring_v in_o yet_o thou_o have_v a_o mouth_n ready_a to_o receive_v what_o though_o thy_o walk_n and_o work_n be_v unequal_a yet_o christ_n work_n for_o thou_o be_v constant_a and_o equal_a without_o change_n and_o interruption_n and_o he_o make_v continual_a intercession_n for_o thou_o heb._n 7.25_o what_o shall_v then_o discourage_v thou_o if_o he_o intercede_v must_v he_o not_o prevail_v have_v he_o not_o moyen_fw-fr and_z money_n enough_o to_o lay_v out_o for_o all_o thy_o want_n shall_v thy_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n but_o take_v heed_n lest_o rebellion_n and_o reign_a sin_n be_v account_v such_o mar_v his_o work_n and_o outcry_n his_o blood_n he_o pray_v and_o intercee_v as_o effectual_o for_o thou_o when_o thou_o be_v weak_a and_o sick_a as_o when_o thou_o be_v strong_a and_o then_o dare_v as_o it_o be_v a_o better_a lift_n and_o will_v not_o suffer_v the_o work_n to_o miscarry_v for_o want_v of_o thy_o help_n but_o thou_o must_v not_o make_v this_o a_o plea_n for_o thou_o to_o lie_v by_o thou_o must_v join_v and_o concur_v his_o incense_n must_v not_o be_v offer_v up_o alone_o but_o with_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o saint_n rev._n 8.3_o chap._n ix_o of_o the_o help_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o its_o necessity_n and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v know_v and_o difference_v from_o satanical_a suggestion_n and_o from_o that_o activity_n and_o fervency_n which_o may_v flow_v from_o the_o light_n and_o conviction_n of_o a_o natural_a conscience_n sense_n of_o want_n etc._n etc._n jud._n v._o 20._o pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 8._o v._n 26._o likewise_o the_o spirit_n also_o help_v our_o infirmity_n for_o we_o know_v not_o what_o we_o shall_v pray_v for_o as_o we_o ought_v but_o the_o spirit_n itself_o 1_o itself_o viz._n efficien_fw-fr ter_z &_o causaliter_fw-la by_o enable_v we_o to_o intercede_v and_o pray_v with_o such_o fervency_n as_o use_v to_o be_v accompany_v with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n as_o have_v be_v show_v ch_z 5._o sect_n 1_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v a_o strange_a word_n which_o we_o read_v phil._n 3.20_o carnal_a heart_n will_v not_o believe_v it_o they_o do_v not_o know_v how_o those_o who_o constant_o abide_v on_o earth_n can_v be_v say_v to_o have_v their_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n and_z o_o may_v the_o tremble_a sinner_n say_v will_v to_o god_n i_o may_v sac._n may_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d phil._n â—_o 20_o may_v well_o he_o renare_v city-converse_a or_o commerce_n we_o behave_v ourselves_o as_o free_a denizen_n of_o the_o city_n of_o heaven_n have_v free_a commerce_n and_o trade_n with_o the_o place_n see_v leigh_n critie_n sac._n trade_v with_o that_o place_n but_o ah_o the_o distance_n be_v great_a and_o the_o way_n unpassable_a where_o shall_v i_o find_v a_o ladder_n that_o will_v reach_v the_o heaven_n i_o can_v move_v one_o foot_n nor_o ascend_v one_o step_n towards_o the_o jerusalem_n that_o be_v above_o and_o who_o will_v take_v i_o by_o the_o hand_n who_o can_v help_v what_o can_v the_o weak_a creature_n though_o willing_a and_o ready_a do_v for_o my_o assistance_n what_o though_o i_o stand_v upon_o its_o shoulder_n and_o though_o all_o the_o power_n in_o nature_n be_v combine_v and_o unite_v together_o it_o can_v not_o elevat_fw-la a_o sinner_n above_o the_o earth_n nay_o but_o though_o thou_o be_v weak_a and_o infirm_a and_o very_o unfit_a for_o such_o a_o journey_n yet_o thou_o have_v help_v at_o hand_n the_o spirit_n be_v ready_a to_o help_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o to_o enable_v thou_o to_o pray_v and_o thus_o to_o keep_v correspondence_n with_o and_o have_v thy_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n you_o will_v say_v o_o noble_a design_n and_o resolution_n but_o where_o shall_v david_n find_v a_o chariot_n to_o carry_v his_o half_a dead_a and_o heavy_a heart_n so_o far_o and_o by_o what_o wingâ—_n shall_v he_o ascend_v and_o mount_v so_o high_a nay_o but_o harken_v and_o he_o will_v teach_v thou_o the_o way_n he_o take_v the_o right_a course_n he_o do_v not_o debate_v nor_o dispute_v the_o question_n but_o by_o prayer_n approach_v the_o throne_n and_o quick_o as_o with_o wing_n ascend_v to_o heaven_n and_o get_v access_n and_o present_v his_o supplication_n to_o the_o king_n psal_n 25.1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n psal_n 86.1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o but_o yet_o if_o david_n have_v be_v leave_v alone_o he_o will_v have_v find_v the_o distance_n too_o great_a and_o his_o leg_n too_o weak_a for_o such_o a_o â—â—r_a voyage_n after_o his_o fall_n he_o miss_v his_o guide_n and_o with_o what_o importunity_n do_v he_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o uphold_v
he_o with_o his_o free_a spirit_n and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o utter_o take_v away_o his_o holy_a spirit_n from_o he_o that_o his_o mouth_n which_o for_o want_n of_o the_o breathe_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o a_o while_o be_v slopt_z may_v be_v open_v again_o psal_n 51.12.11.15_o what_o we_o be_v now_o to_o say_v concern_v the_o help_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v comprehend_v under_o thâ—â—â—_n three_o â—cads_n 1._o we_o will_v bring_v some_o reason_n hold_v forth_o its_o crassity_n 2._o we_o will_v show_v how_o and_o after_o what_o manner_n the_o spirit_n help_v we_o to_o pray_v 3._o how_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v distinguish_v 1._o from_o satanical_a suggestion_n 2._o from_o the_o natural_a motion_n of_o our_o own_o spirit_n sometime_o press_v and_o draw_v we_o to_o the_o throne_n add_v a_o word_n of_o application_n but_o reserve_v several_a practical_a question_n to_o the_o case_n part_n 3._o as_o for_o the_o first_o the_o necessity_n of_o divine_a help_n and_o assistance_n may_v appear_v 1._o from_o our_o ignorance_n 2._o from_o our_o impotency_n and_o inability_n 3._o from_o our_o unwillingness_n and_o averseness_n and_o 4._o from_o god_n justice_n and_o holiness_n which_o otherwise_o will_v obstruct_v our_o access_n and_o acceptance_n 1._o then_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a we_o know_v not_o spiritual_a thing_n those_o most_o excellent_a and_o necessary_a thing_n nay_o they_o be_v foolishness_n unto_o we_o until_o the_o spirit_n discover_v their_o excellency_n and_o our_o misery_n without_o they_o 1_o cor._n 2.11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o and_o therefore_o without_o the_o light_n and_o direction_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o can_v love_v and_o desire_v they_o nor_o pray_v for_o they_o what_o we_o cupidâ—_n we_o ignotinulla_fw-la cupidâ—_n know_v not_o we_o can_v love_v or_o prize_n yea_o as_o to_o temporall_n we_o be_v ready_a also_o to_o mistake_v and_o to_o ask_v a_o 7.10_o a_o mat._n 7.10_o serpent_n in_o stead_n of_o fish_n and_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o be_v too_o peremptory_a in_o those_o foolish_a destructive_a desire_n we_o know_v neither_o what_o nor_o how_o to_o ask_v and_o therefore_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o he_o may_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v and_o according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.26_o 27._o 2._o as_o we_o be_v thus_o foolish_a and_o ignorant_a so_o we_o be_v weak_a and_o impotent_a nay_o dead_a and_o without_o strength_n and_o can_v move_v one_o step_n towards_o god_n without_o his_o help_n until_o he_o 37.6_o he_o ezek._n 37.6_o blow_v upon_o those_o dry_a bone_n and_o put_v a_o new_a principle_n of_o life_n into_o they_o and_o then_o draw_v our_o heavy_a and_o dull_a though_o a_o little_a quicken_v and_o enliven_v heart_n up_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n eph._n 2.1_o rom._n 5.6_o joh._n 6.44_o we_o be_v not_o able_a and_o sufficient_a of_o ourselves_o to_o think_v one_o good_a thought_n 2_o cor._n 3_o 5._o nor_o to_o speak_v a_o right_a word_n none_o can_v beleeve_o and_o with_o affection_n suitable_a to_o such_o a_o object_n say_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o lord_n but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n cor._n 12.3_o such_o corrupt_a tree_n as_o we_o natural_o be_v can_v bring_v forth_o no_o good_a fruit_n mat._n 7.18_o unto_o the_o defile_a and_o unbelieved_a nothing_o be_v pure_a tit._n 1.15_o his_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v pollute_v his_o best_a thing_n his_o prayer_n and_o sacrifice_n be_v naught_o and_o loathsome_a they_o be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n pro._n 21.27_o and_o 28.9_o and_o therefore_o unless_o the_o almighty_a stretch_v forth_o his_o arm_n for_o our_o help_n we_o can_v look_v up_o to_o he_o we_o have_v no_o oblation_n which_o we_o can_v offer_v to_o he_o not_o a_o thought_n or_o word_n suitable_a to_o his_o majesty_n and_o greatness_n and_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o heavenly_a exercise_n nay_o though_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n yet_o still_o we_o labour_v under_o so_o much_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n that_o we_o neither_o know_v nor_o be_v able_a to_o ask_v what_o or_o as_o we_o ought_v unless_o the_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d spirit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o metaphor_n take_v from_o he_o who_o go_v to_o lift_v a_o great_a weight_n which_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o meve_v from_o the_o ground_n and_o another_o stand_v over_o against_o he_o withwhom_n join_v hand_n they_o take_v up_o the_o weight_n together_o see_v edw._n leigh_n in_o vec_fw-fr 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d help_v our_o infirmity_n rom._n 8.26_o prayer_n be_v too_o great_a a_o weight_n for_o our_o weak_a arm_n to_o lift_v but_o when_o we_o be_v pull_v and_o tug_v to_o no_o purpose_n than_o the_o spirit_n come_v and_o 8.26_o and_o particula_fw-la enim_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ad_fw-la nes_z laborantes_fw-la refertur_fw-la quorum_fw-la tomen_fw-la vis_fw-la omnis_fw-la ab_fw-la eo_fw-la spiritu_fw-la proficiscitur_fw-la qui_fw-la sicut_fw-la nos_fw-la penituscollapsos_fw-la erexit_fw-la ita_fw-la etiam_fw-la erectos_fw-la regit_fw-la beza_n in_o rom._n 8.26_o take_v up_o the_o heavy_a end_n and_o also_o uphold_v and_o strengthen_v our_o hand_n for_o lift_v the_o light_a and_o thus_o make_v the_o work_n sweet_a and_o easy_a to_o we_o the_o spirit_n help_v say_v cit_fw-la say_v leigh_n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la leigh_n as_o the_o nurse_n help_v the_o little_a child_n who_o by_o itself_o can_v neither_o stand_v nor_o walk_v and_o thus_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o nurse_n take_v it_o by_o the_o steeve_n it_o be_v enable_v to_o go_v as_o she_o direct_v so_o weak_a saint_n etc._n etc._n but_o 3._o as_o we_o be_v thus_o blind_a and_o weak_a so_o we_o be_v unwilling_a wicked_a and_o obstinate_a we_o have_v much_o enmity_n against_o god_n and_o averseness_n from_o a_o communion_n with_o he_o the_o carnal_a mind_n be_v enmity_n in_o the_o abstract_n against_o god_n and_o spiritual_a thing_n it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o his_o law_n and_o ordinance_n neither_o indeed_o can_v be_v col._n 1.21_o rom._n 1.30_o rom._n 8.7_o and_o how_o shall_v this_o enmity_n be_v remove_v and_o the_o foolish_a self-destroying_a potshard_n be_v make_v be_v make_v to_o submit_v to_o its_o maker_n and_o the_o rebel_n subject_a to_o make_v his_o supplication_n to_o the_o king_n only_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o can_v make_v we_o yield_v and_o lay_v down_o our_o weapon_n and_o resolve_v to_o fight_v no_o more_o against_o god_n the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n of_o enemy_n can_v make_v we_o son_n and_o beget_v filial_a affection_n in_o we_o that_o we_o with_o confidence_n may_v draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n and_o call_v he_o abba_n father_n v._o 9_o 14_o 15.16_o gal._n 4.6_o 4_o our_o acceptance_n and_o welcome_n depend_v upon_o the_o help_n and_o concurrence_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o wear_v enemy_n to_o god_n so_o child_n of_o his_o wrath_n hater_n and_o hate_v of_o god_n wa'k_v contrary_a to_o he_o and_o he_o to_o we_o eph._n 2.3_o leu._n 26.23_o 24.27_o 28._o psa_fw-la 18.26_o o_o but_o the_o lord_n know_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o will_v accept_v those_o desire_n that_o be_v breathe_v in_o the_o heart_n by_o he_o rom._n 8.27_o the_o lord_n know_v not_o our_o howl_n and_o cry_v he_o regard_v not_o our_o tear_n and_o prayer_n they_o be_v a_o abomination_n to_o he_o prov._n 28.9_o though_o all_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n make_v perfect_a and_o all_o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n will_v join_v with_o we_o yet_o they_o can_v not_o purchase_v access_n to_o we_o by_o one_o spirit_n say_v the_o apostle_n eph._n 2.18_o we_o have_v access_n unto_o the_o father_n and_o â—â—ere_o be_v none_o beside_o he_o that_o can_v obtain_v a_o entrance_n for_o we_o it_o be_v true_a christ_n be_v the_o door_n joh._n 10.7_o but_o the_o spirit_n must_v open_v the_o door_n and_o get_v we_o access_n he_o must_v take_v we_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o bring_v we_o to_o the_o father_n and_o put_v acceptable_a word_n in_o our_o mouth_n yea_o after_o he_o have_v make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o breathe_v in_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n yet_o if_o he_o do_v not_o constant_o actuar_n and_o quicken_v that_o principle_n our_o prayer_n will_v want_v life_n and_o â—eat_n and_o can_v no_o more_o â—e_v call_v spiritual_a sacrifice_n than_o the_o levitical_a offering_n until_o 9.24_o until_o leu._n 9.24_o sire_n which_o be_v of_o a_o heavenly_a descent_n be_v bring_v from_o the_o altar_n to_o burn_v it_o it_o be_v true_a there_o may_v be_v much_o fervency_n and_o heat_n there_o may_v be_v much_o fire_n bring_v from_o nature_n furnace_n but_o that_o common_a fire_n be_v strange_a fire_n though_o it_o be_v bring_v from_o our_o own_o chimney_n yet_o it_o be_v extraneous_a and_o unfit_a for_o
the_o use_n its_o smoâ—k_n be_v loathsome_a â—nd_v a_o favour_n of_o unpleasant_a smell_n to_o god_n the_o strange_a punishment_n of_o nawab_n and_o abihâ—s_n for_o bring_v strange_a fire_n to_o the_o lord_n sacrifice_n shall_v be_v a_o warning_n to_o we_o they_o shall_v have_v bring_v sacred_a fire_n from_o the_o 6.13_o the_o which_o shall_v have_v be_v always_o preserve_v burn_v and_o never_o go_v out_o lev_n 6.13_o altar_n and_o not_o have_v prefaced_a the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n with_o that_o which_o be_v common_a now_o this_o sacred_a fire_n say_v 10.1_o say_v diod_n on_o levit._n 10.1_o diodati_n on_o the_o place_n signify_v the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o which_o we_o can_v only_o offer_v sacrifice_n acceptable_a to_o god_n our_o sacrifice_n must_v be_v a_o abomination_n to_o god_n unless_o we_o bring_v a_o coal_n from_o the_o altar_n and_o write_v uâ—â—n_v the_o brâ—â—things_n of_o his_o spirit_n to_o quicken_v and_o warm_v our_o dead_a and_o câ—ld_a affectible_n 20._o affectible_n mant._n on_o jud._n 20._o fire_n from_o heaven_n on_o the_o sacrifice_n once_o be_v say_v one_o and_o yet_o be_v a_o solemn_a token_n of_o acceptance_n you_o will_v say_v those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o way_n to_o conversion_n who_o be_v lie_v under_o some_o legal_a preparation_n who_o be_v look_v after_o god_n and_o advance_v some_o step_n towards_o the_o kingdom_n do_v often_o meet_v with_o acceptance_n though_o as_o yet_o they_o have_v not_o the_o 8.9_o the_o rom_n 8.9_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v none_o of_o he_o and_o so_o can_v pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n yet_o their_o prayer_n be_v hear_v and_o their_o endeavour_n prove_v successful_a ans_fw-fr 1._o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a acceptance_n one_o absolute_a and_o illimited_a by_o way_n of_o sovereignty_n and_o there_o be_v a_o qualify_a and_o covenant_v acceptance_n by_o way_n of_o gracious_a transaction_n and_o free_a promise_n the_o lord_n out_o of_o his_o absolute_a sovereignty_n may_v do_v with_o his_o own_o what_o he_o will_v and_o show_v mercy_n to_o who_o he_o will_v and_o thus_o accept_v of_o person_n and_o grant_v their_o desire_n though_o they_o can_v â—â—y_o claim_v to_o a_o promise_n but_o a_o covenant_v and_o â—â—â—â—â—lible_a acceptance_n suppose_v a_o iâ—t_a rest_n in_o christ_n plead_v â—t_a the_o thâ—â—ne_n of_o grace_n by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n but._n 2_o though_o such_o as_o be_v seek_v after_o god_n in_o a_o legal_a way_n of_o humiliation_n conviction_n endeavour_n etc._n etc._n have_v not_o as_o yet_o the_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d christ_n dwell_v in_o their_o heart_n yet_o they_o have_v some_o warkâ—â—â—d_a impression_n of_o the_o spirit_n on_o their_o 〈◊〉_d though_o 〈…〉_o be_v not_o yet_o renew_v and_o sanctifiâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d a_o sâ—â—cial_a hand_n in_o every_o step_n they_o move_v â—â—â—â—â—ds_v god_n 〈…〉_o cial_a inshâ—â—ce_n upon_o their_o heart_n 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o euâ—â—â—â—y_v prove_v and_o so_o may_v be_v call_v save_v and_o effectual_a â—â—â—â—ce_o it_o tend_v that_o way_n and_o may_v in_o the_o issue_n provesâ—â—h_v â—â—ay_o there_o be_v not_o any_o excellency_n in_o mâ—â—_n or_o difference_n as_o to_o the_o better_a of_o â—â—e_z from_o another_o but_o it_o precede_v from_o the_o spirit_n and_o every_o 〈◊〉_d towards_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n must_v be_v order_v and_o carry_v on_o by_o he_o and_o the_o near_o we_o be_v bring_v the_o â—â—ore_o we_o owe_v to_o the_o spirit_n and_o his_o work_n be_v the_o more_o eminent_a and_o special_a as_o to_o the_o second_o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n â—â—lo_fw-mi we_o what_o be_v that_o assistance_n he_o assâ—â—deth_v to_o we_o in_o prayeâ—_n ans_fw-fr there_o be_v a_o common_a a_o distance_n and_o 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o assâ—â—â—â—_n 〈◊〉_d â—â—â—atly_o give_v to_o the_o saint_n and_o 〈…〉_o for_o it_o will_v 〈◊〉_d 1._o 〈◊〉_d see_v â—hâ—â—_n 1._o unrembr_v that_o prayer_n may_v be_v consider_v either_o as_o a_o gift_n common_a to_o good_a or_o bad_a or_o as_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o â—â—â—ct_n find_v meaâ—_n for_o obtain_v what_o we_o stand_v in_o neâ—d_n of_o and_o thus_o it_o be_v prop_v râ—â—o_o the_o saint_n 1._o then_o as_o to_o the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n or_o a_o ability_n and_o readiness_n to_o express_v our_o desire_n whether_o real_a or_o in_o sâ—â—w_o only_o in_o a_o sit_fw-la and_o decent_a manâ—r_n that_o must_v 〈◊〉_d from_o 〈◊〉_d spirit_n of_o god_n and_o be_v free_o give_v to_o â—s_n whâ—â—â—â—tuâ—â—lly_a 〈◊〉_d another_o 〈◊〉_d not_o only_a gâ—aâ—iâ—_n grâ—â—â—â—â—_n saciens_fw-la â—s_v they_o pâ—â—k_v but_o not_o proper_o if_o truty_n but_o also_o gâ—â—tia_o gratis_o daâ—â—_n not_o only_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pâ—â—â—ce_n â—eth_v from_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o word_n 1_o câ—â—_n 4.7_o may_v be_v concede_v to_o 〈◊〉_d â—xâ—â—â—â—â—cy_n whereby_o one_o dissâ—reth_v from_o another_o destitute_a as_o of_o the_o grace_n so_o of_o the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n not_o only_o that_o extraordinary_a gift_n whereby_o in_o the_o infancy_n of_o the_o church_n some_o be_v able_a upon_o all_o occasion_n according_a to_o the_o exigence_n of_o the_o hearer_n to_o pray_v in_o a_o strange_a language_n which_o they_o never_o learn_v not_o only_o this_o miraculous_a gift_n immediate_o infuse_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o notwithstanding_o be_v but_o a_o gift_n and_o may_v be_v abuse_v as_o may_v appear_v from_o 1_o cor._n 14.15_o 16._o but_o also_o the_o ordinary_a gift_n and_o faculty_n of_o express_v our_o conception_n and_o desire_n in_o apt_a word_n and_o a_o decent_a manner_n before_o the_o lord_n to_o which_o our_o natural_a part_n and_o industry_n our_o hear_n read_v meditation_n conference_n etc._n etc._n do_v contribute_v and_o concur_v must_v be_v free_o give_v and_o proceed_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o the_o principal_a author_n and_o efficient_a he_o who_o fill_v bezaleel_n and_o aholiab_n with_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n in_o all_o manner_n of_o workmanship_n exod._n 35.31_o and_o to_o who_o the_o ploughman_n owe_v his_o skill_n in_o till_v and_o sow_v the_o ground_n isa_n 28.26.29_o must_v not_o he_o stir_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n holy_a thought_n and_o fill_v our_o mouth_n with_o suitable_a expression_n when_o we_o come_v before_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v here_o much_o more_o than_o parity_n of_o reason_n this_o be_v a_o gift_n for_o the_o edification_n and_o sanctification_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v his_o special_a work_n though_o there_o be_v diversitiy_n of_o gift_n as_o to_o that_o end_n viz._n the_o good_a and_o build_n up_o of_o the_o church_n yet_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n work_v all_o these_o divide_v to_o every_o man_n several_o as_o he_o will_v 1_o cor._n 12.4_o 11._o but_o though_o thus_o the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n proceed_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o common_a gift_n we_o can_v thereby_o be_v say_v to_o pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n or_o in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n according_a to_o the_o proper_a sense_n of_o these_o word_n eph._n 6.18_o and_o jud._n 20._o and_o as_o they_o be_v use_v by_o christian_n for_o thus_o they_o rather_o signify_v the_o grace_n than_o gift_n of_o prayer_n and_o thus_o the_o bestow_n of_o this_o gift_n can_v be_v that_o assistance_n after_o which_o we_o now_o inquire_v there_o be_v a_o mutual_a separation_n for_o as_o thus_o the_o gift_n may_v be_v without_o grace_n so_o there_o may_v be_v this_o gracious_a assistance_n without_o any_o considerable_a measure_n of_o that_o gift_n as_o we_o show_v chap._n 1._o but_o so_o much_o now_o of_o the_o common_a assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n whether_o miraculous_a or_o ordinary_a 2._o as_o for_o that_o special_a assistance_n which_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o saint_n it_o be_v either_o habitual_a or_o actual_a 1._o then_o habitual_a grace_n that_o seed_n of_o god_n and_o principle_n of_o life_n the_o soul_n of_o the_o new_a man_n be_v necessary_a to_o prayer_n as_o to_o every_o spiritual_a performance_n a_o dead_a man_n can_v move_v and_o natural_a life_n be_v no_o more_o necessary_a to_o vital_a action_n than_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n to_o every_o spiritual_a action_n the_o tree_n must_v be_v make_v good_a else_o it_o can_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n luk._n 6.43_o 44_o 45._o mat._n 12.33_o we_o can_v pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n till_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n we_o must_v be_v i_o do_v not_o say_v we_o must_v know_v that_o we_o be_v son_n before_o we_o can_v true_o and_o in_o faith_n call_v god_n father_n the_o spirit_n do_v not_o infuse_v prayer_n in_o we_o as_o he_o do_v the_o habit_n or_o rather_o faculty_n of_o grace_n and_o life_n without_o our_o activity_n and_o concurrence_n prayer_n be_v not_o as_o concurrence_n as_o yea_o and_o aunomians_n also_o according_a to_o pagits_n cata_fw-la logue_n of_o their_o error_n here_o siog_n pag._n 110._o where_o they_o be_v say_v
god_n to_o purify_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o love_n 1_o tim._n 1.14_o eph._n 6.23_o and_o to_o sprinkle_v they_o from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n place_n christ_n see_v diodat_n on_o the_o place_n heb._n 10_o 21._o as_o to_o that_o which_o more_o proper_o and_o principal_o be_v call_v and_o shall_v be_v the_o last_o and_o ultimat_fw-la end_n of_o all_o our_o prayer_n and_o performance_n viz._n the_o glory_n of_o god_n it_o be_v above_o the_o reach_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n to_o aim_v at_o such_o a_o noble_a mark_n but_o every_o one_o while_o in_o that_o state_n must_v with_o they_o phil._n 2.21_o seek_v their_o own_o and_o not_o the_o thing_n of_o christ_n ah_o our_o ease_n honour_n pleasure_n and_o wealth_n natural_o be_v our_o idol_n these_o be_v our_o great_a end_n and_o we_o can_v desire_v or_o ask_v any_o thing_n from_o god_n unless_o with_o a_o design_n to_o 4.3_o to_o jam._n 4.3_o consume_v what_o we_o receive_v upon_o our_o lust_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o desire_v god_n to_o help_v we_o to_o sin_n against_o he_o to_o put_v a_o weapon_n in_o our_o hand_n whereby_o we_o may_v fight_v against_o he_o and_o to_o provide_v fuel_n for_o our_o lustâ—_n 3.6_o lustâ—_n jam._n 3.6_o which_o be_v set_v on_o fire_n of_o hell_n nay_o self_n be_v the_o last_o and_o great_a aim_n of_o our_o most_o refine_a desire_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n until_o the_o spirit_n purify_v our_o affection_n and_o elevate_v they_o to_o a_o more_o high_a and_o noble_a end_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o obey_v the_o exhortation_n 1_o cor_n 10_o 31._o and_o honest_o to_o seek_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o to_o propose_v it_o as_o our_o scope_n in_o all_o our_o action_n and_o performance_n do_v whatsoever_o we_o go_v about_o hearty_o as_o to_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o to_o man_n whether_o ourselves_o or_o other_o col._n 3.23_o 3._o as_o to_o the_o manner_n what_o 1._o reverence_n 2._o tenderness_n 3._o importunity_n 4._o fervency_n 5._o watchfulness_n 6_o sincerity_n etc._n etc._n be_v in_o our_o prayer_n must_v 20._o must_v quia_fw-la autem_fw-la persunctorie_n vulgo_fw-la oramus_fw-la addit_fw-la in_fw-la spiritu_fw-la ac_fw-la si_fw-la diceret_fw-la tantum_fw-la esse_fw-la pigritiaâ—_n tantum_fw-la que_fw-la srigus_fw-la carnis_fw-la nostrae_fw-la ut_fw-la rite_n orare_fw-la nemo_fw-la queat_fw-la nisi_fw-la spiritu_fw-la dei_fw-la exâ—_n citatus_fw-la nam_fw-la hinc_fw-la solicitudo_fw-la hinc_fw-la ardour_n &_o vehementia_fw-la hinc_fw-la alactitas_fw-la hinc_fw-la fiducia_fw-la etc._n etc._n calvin_n in_o jud._n 20._o come_v from_o above_o our_o barren_a ground_n can_v yield_v such_o fruit_n what_o cold_a and_o dead_a performance_n what_o loathsome_a and_o abominable_a sacrifice_n have_v we_o to_o offer_v to_o the_o lord_n until_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v our_o life_n col._n 3.4_o breath_n in_o some_o life_n and_o heat_n into_o our_o 580._o our_o when_o the_o spirit_n come_v it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o life_n the_o christian_n affection_n spring_v iâ—_n his_o bosom_n at_o bis_fw-la voice_n as_o the_o babe_n in_o elizabeth_n aâ—_n the_o salutation_n of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n or_o as_o he_o string_n under_o the_o musician_n hand_n stir_v and_o speak_v harmonious_o so_o do_v all_o the_o saint_n â—_z at_o the_o secret_a touch_n of_o the_o spirit_n gurn._n spir_n arm_n part_n 3._o pag._n 580._o affection_n those_o who_o have_v the_o naked_a gift_n but_o want_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n though_o they_o may_v have_v matter_n enough_o and_o plenty_n of_o word_n yet_o they_o want_v a_o heavenly_a desire_n which_o be_v the_o soul_n of_o prayer_n there_o be_v meat_n enough_o before_o they_o but_o they_o want_v a_o appetice_n there_o be_v bullock_n and_o ram_n enough_o for_o sacrifice_n but_o where_o be_v the_o fire_n a_o lifeless_a carrion_n be_v not_o such_o a_o object_n of_o pity_n as_o a_o dead_a formal_a prayer_n i_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o 23.10_o that_o numb_a 23.10_o balaam_n may_v grace_n may_v every_o desire_n of_o grace_n be_v not_o spiritual_a and_o save_a nor_o a_o evidence_n of_o grace_n desire_v to_o die_v the_o death_n of_o the_o righteous_a carnal_a man_n may_v have_v some_o velleity_n and_o woulding_n some_o lazy_a languish_a and_o selfish_a desire_n after_o grace_n and_o happiness_n but_o no_o man_n ever_o do_v or_o be_v able_a without_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o come_v to_o the_o length_n of_o 1._o a_o permanent_a and_o habitual_a 2._o a_o operative_a efficacious_a and_o prevail_a over_o corruption_n vigorous_a and_o restless_a till_o it_o be_v satisfy_v and_o 3._o a_o pure_a and_o spiritual_a desire_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n of_o christ_n for_o himself_o because_o of_o his_o excellency_n of_o a_o crucify_a and_o persecute_v of_o a_o naked_a and_o despise_a christ_n of_o holiness_n because_o of_o its_o beauty_n and_o conformity_n to_o the_o law_n and_o will_n of_o god_n nay_o but_o there_o be_v so_o much_o dross_n in_o the_o best_a refine_a desire_n and_o prayer_n of_o the_o most_o saintlike_a formalist_n as_o do_v not_o only_o obscure_v but_o consume_v the_o gold_n so_o that_o the_o most_o expert_a artist_n be_v never_o able_a from_o thence_o to_o extract_v the_o least_o grain_n that_o can_v abide_v the_o trial_n though_o alas_o there_o be_v too_o many_o mountebank_n and_o boast_a chemist_n who_o therewith_o be_v delude_v and_o will_v cozen_v the_o world_n with_o such_o brass_n and_o counterfeit_a mettle_n with_o the_o shadow_n in_o stead_n of_o the_o substance_n condemn_v all_o these_o as_o too_o precise_a who_o do_v not_o think_v such_o coin_n good_a enough_o for_o carry_v on_o a_o trade_n with_o heaven_n and_o for_o eternity_n thus_o the_o bless_a spirit_n work_v suitable_o to_o his_o name_n and_o make_v we_o in_o some_o measure_n 8.29_o measure_n rom._n 8.29_o conformable_a to_o his_o own_o image_n he_o spiritualize_v our_o carnal_a earthly_a and_o selfish_a desire_n or_o rather_o in_o stead_n of_o these_o do_v 10._o do_v coloss_n 3.10_o eph._n 10._o create_v in_o we_o new_a and_o heavenly_a affection_n which_o be_v offer_v up_o to_o god_n be_v our_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o 2.5_o therefore_o 1_o pet._n 2.5_o acceptable_a to_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n they_o be_v spiritual_a not_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o principal_a efficient_a the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_a a_o renew_a spirit_n put_v in_o we_o but_o also_o 3._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n 4._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o motive_n principle_n and_o end_n and_o 5._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o performance_n now_o we_o come_v to_o three_o act_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o enlighten_v the_o blind_a eye_n and_o regulat_v direct_v and_o point_v out_o the_o right_a object_n of_o our_o desire_n ah_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o ask_v we_o be_v ready_a to_o ask_v a_o stone_n instead_o of_o bread_n till_o the_o spirit_n come_v with_o his_o help_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o ask_v what_o be_v good_a and_o expedient_a for_o we_o and_o agreeable_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.26_o 27._o unless_o the_o spirit_n 1._o anoint_v our_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v behold_v and_o discern_v 2._o present_a the_o object_n 3._o manifest_a and_o discover_v its_o beauty_n andexcellency_n and_o 4._o stay_v our_o wand'r_a eye_n and_o hold_v it_o to_o the_o object_n nor_o suffer_v it_o to_o stray_v and_o slip_v we_o will_v not_o think_v on_o spiritual_a thing_n nor_o be_v we_o able_a to_o contemplate_v their_o excellency_n and_o so_o they_o will_v not_o become_v amiable_a and_o desirable_a to_o we_o and_o though_o we_o get_v a_o flight_n view_n of_o they_o yet_o we_o soon_o weary_a in_o behold_v such_o a_o object_n till_o the_o spirit_n stay_v our_o unstable_a spirit_n and_o maâ—â—_n we_o ponder_v more_o serious_o and_o still_o press_v the_o honeycomb_n till_o it_o drop_v sweetness_n unless_o the_o lord_n be_v our_o pilot_n and_o guide_n unless_o he_o direct_v and_o order_v our_o thought_n we_o neither_o know_v what_o to_o desire_v nor_o how_o to_o ask_v what_o need_n have_v we_o then_o with_o the_o apostle_n 2_o thes_n 3.5_o to_o pray_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v direct_v our_o heart_n not_o only_o unto_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o particular_n there_o instance_a but_o also_o to_o the_o love_n and_o desire_v of_o every_o thing_n whereby_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n may_v be_v promove_v and_o our_o happiness_n in_o enjoy_v of_o he_o for_o our_o portion_n may_v be_v secure_v and_o evidence_v to_o our_o heart_n 4._o the_o spirit_n fill_v the_o heart_n with_o reverential_a boldness_n and_o confidence_n in_o its_o address_n to_o god_n the_o sense_n of_o guilt_n may_v make_v the_o holy_a saint_n on_o earth_n with_o p_o adam_n be_v afraid_a of_o god_n and_o tremble_v at_o his_o
vid._n rev._n suar._n repurgat_fw-la in_o disp_n 35._o pag._n 804._o 806._o call_v they_o species_n intuitive_o represent_v the_o internal_a act_n of_o the_o speaker_n that_o be_v by_o make_v some_o image_n and_o representation_n thereof_o in_o the_o mind_n of_o he_o that_o hear_v and_o if_o satan_n can_v make_v and_o beget_v such_o image_n species_n and_o representation_n of_o object_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o cognoscitive_a faculty_n there_o need_v no_o more_o be_v say_v for_o clear_v the_o present_a question_n only_o it_o will_v be_v observe_v that_o thus_o according_a to_o the_o vulgar_a opinion_n concern_v the_o blindness_n of_o the_o will_v satan_n can_v have_v no_o immediate_a access_n unto_o nor_o work_v and_o influence_n upon_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n but_o only_o indirect_a and_o mediate_v viz._n by_o the_o intervention_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o cognoscitive_a faculty_n to_o which_o the_o object_n be_v only_o direct_o offer_v and_o represent_v but_o we_o will_v not_o now_o prosecute_v further_o this_o speculation_n as_o for_o objection_n all_o that_o i_o have_v meet_v with_o of_o bad_a of_o some_o other_o objection_n may_v be_v allege_v from_o the_o schoolman_n but_o such_o as_o scarce_o deserve_v a_o refutation_n as_o that_o satan_n can_v illabi_fw-la in_fw-la animan_n ergo._n ans_fw-fr if_o by_o that_o illapsus_fw-la in_o essentiamanimae_fw-la which_o dom_n bannez_fw-fr think_v to_o be_v so_o necessary_o require_v in_o he_o who_o may_v be_v say_v to_o work_v immediate_o upon_o the_o heart_n any_o other_o thing_n be_v understand_v as_o i_o know_v in_o the_o school_n there_o be_v and_o bannez_fw-fr there_o do_v require_v viz._n ut_fw-la det_fw-la illi_fw-la esse_fw-la actuaie_v conservando_fw-la fovendo_fw-la etc._n etc._n then_o a_o due_a approximation_n so_o that_o the_o patient_a be_v within_o the_o agent_n sphere_n of_o activit_n such_o a_o condition_n be_v gratis_o and_o without_o ground_n require_v and_o make_v necessary_a for_o a_o 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neither_o 2._o be_v scotus_n his_o reason_n more_o weighty_a and_o concludent_fw-la who_o upon_o this_o account_n deniâ—th_v that_o the_o devil_n can_v work_v upon_o the_o intellect_n quia_fw-la intellectus_fw-la noster_fw-la pro_fw-la isto_fw-la statu_fw-la est_fw-la passivum_fw-la determinatum_fw-la ad_fw-la determinatum_fw-la activum_fw-la scil_n phantasmata_fw-la &_o inteâ—llectum_fw-la agentem_fw-la etc._n etc._n 2._o send_v do_v â—3_n quaest_a unica_fw-la pag_n nâ—thi_o 17â—_n for_o i_o grant_v that_o the_o â—ind_n of_o itself_o can_v work_v but_o dependent_o upon_o the_o imagination_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o ground_n for_o allege_v that_o it_o can_v receive_v a_o immediate_a impression_n from_o a_o superior_a agent_n either_o from_o the_o lord_n himself_o or_o from_o angel_n good_a or_o bad_a any_o moment_n or_o which_o i_o think_v can_v be_v bring_v against_o satan_n immediate_a influence_n upon_o the_o superior_a and_o spiritual_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n may_v be_v comprise_v in_o this_o one_o viz._n that_o hence_o it_o will_v follow_v 1._o that_o satan_n may_v know_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o 2._o that_o he_o have_v power_n over_o it_o to_o turn_v it_o whethersoever_o he_o will_v both_o which_o the_o lord_n do_v challenge_v as_o his_o own_o incommunicable_a privilege_n ans_fw-fr it_o be_v true_a the_o lord_n have_v reserve_v both_o these_o as_o the_o royal_a prerogative_n of_o his_o crown_n he_o have_v not_o put_v in_o the_o hand_n either_o of_o angel_n or_o man_n either_o 1._o to_o search_n and_o know_v or_o 2._o to_o rule_n and_o bow_v the_o heart_n as_o to_o the_o first_o the_o scripture_n once_o and_o again_o exclude_v all_o creature_n and_o proclaim_v it_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n property_n to_o know_v our_o thought_n and_o secret_n and_o to_o search_v the_o heart_n 2_o chr._n 6.30.1_o king_n 8.39_o 1_o sam._n 16.7_o jer._n 17.9_o 10._o jer._n 11.20_o jer._n 12.20_o psa_fw-la 7.9_o psa_n 44.21_o prov._n 17.3_o prov._n 2.2_o 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sacrifice_n of_o fool_n eccl._n 5.1_o but_o that_o our_o service_n and_o oblation_n may_v prove_v acceptable_a let_v we_o prepare_v for_o that_o work_n which_o be_v so_o far_o above_o we_o and_o for_o which_o we_o be_v so_o unfit_a and_o unsufficient_a 2_o cor._n 3.5_o and_o 1._o we_o will_v look_v after_o the_o qualification_n of_o the_o person_n what_o be_v thy_o condition_n and_o state_n and_o under_o what_o relation_n thou_o stand_v towards_o god_n whether_o the_o old_a enmity_n be_v yet_o remove_v and_o whether_o thou_o who_o go_v to_o knock_v at_o the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n be_v a_o friend_n or_o a_o adversary_n a_o son_n or_o a_o stranger_n not_o as_o if_o thou_o shall_v always_o dispute_v and_o question_v thy_o state_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v bring_v thy_o state_n to_o the_o touchstone_n and_o try_v and_o 13.5_o and_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o examine_v whether_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o thus_o once_o put_v thy_o relation_n and_o spiritual_a condition_n out_o of_o question_n which_o may_v be_v a_o constant_a and_o abide_a ground_n of_o confidence_n and_o encouragement_n to_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n until_o some_o new_a storm_n either_o raise_v by_o satan_n or_o flow_v from_o thy_o own_o bowel_n do_v blow_n out_o that_o light_n till_o either_o thou_o sin_v away_o that_o evidence_n or_o the_o enemy_n steal_v it_o away_o from_o thou_o but_o it_o concern_v we_o much_o to_o know_v our_o interest_n in_o god_n and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o favour_n and_o friendship_n lest_o he_o prove_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o we_o as_o stubble_n if_o we_o approach_v to_o he_o in_o our_o sin_n albeit_o the_o lord_n be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n yet_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o 5._o the_o which_o socrates_n though_o a_o pagan_a do_v acknowledge_v see_v baldwin_n moral_n philos_n book_n 9_o ch_z 5._o wicked_a be_v a_o abomination_n unto_o he_o and_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o upright_a his_o delight_n prov._n 15.8_o he_o who_o will_v not_o hear_v sinner_n joh._n 9.31_o yet_o will_v not_o send_v the_o righteous_a away_o empty_a jam._n 1.16_o for_o albeit_o in_o matter_n of_o justice_n we_o may_v not_o ask_v who_o nor_o respect_v the_o person_n of_o man_n we_o must_v not_o show_v favour_n to_o our_o near_a relation_n no_o not_o to_o the_o poor_a exod._n 23.3_o leu._n 19.15_o yet_o in_o bestow_v of_o courtesy_n and_o in_o act_n of_o bounty_n meer-pleasure_n and_o goodwill_n the_o consideration_n of_o the_o person_n may_v well_o have_v the_o first_o place_n psa_fw-la 16.3_o gal._n 6.10_o if_o sinner_n can_v carry_v their_o suit_n in_o point_n of_o equity_n and_o justice_n the_o lord_n will_v do_v they_o no_o wrong_n he_o will_v not_o send_v they_o away_o empty_a but_o since_o none_o not_o the_o best_a of_o man_n be_v able_a to_o maintain_v such_o a_o plea_n but_o he_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n do_v give_v to_o who_o he_o will_v shall_v he_o be_v unrighteous_a in_o show_v favour_n to_o his_o servant_n while_o he_o refuse_v to_o satisfy_v the_o desire_n of_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n hence_o the_o first_o ground_n of_o the_o point_n be_v because_o our_o duty_n and_o service_n reas_n 1._o reas_n our_o good_a work_n and_o prayer_n can_v merit_v and_o deserve_v any_o good_a from_o god_n they_o can_v justify_v our_o person_n nor_o procure_v a_o pardon_n for_o our_o offence_n how_o then_o shall_v they_o be_v able_a to_o purchase_v new_a favour_n the_o popish_a doctrine_n concern_v the_o merit_n of_o our_o work_n and_o our_o justification_n thereby_o be_v detestable_a it_o be_v a_o soul-destroying_a dream_n of_o proud_a pharisee_n the_o fruit_n can_v make_v the_o tree_n good_a but_o the_o tree_n must_v first_o be_v good_a before_o it_o can_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n mat._n 7.17_o thou_o can_v not_o pray_v acceptable_o till_o thy_o heart_n be_v renew_v till_o thou_o get_v strength_n from_o above_o and_o till_o a_o 9_o a_o see_v part_n 1._o chap._n 9_o principle_n of_o life_n be_v infuse_v and_o the_o spirit_n concur_v with_o it_o and_o help_v thou_o to_o pray_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.26.27_o the_o lord_n first_o displicent_fw-la first_o cajetan_n his_o observation_n which_o he_o repeat_v on_o the_o place_n be_v the_o more_o remarkable_a because_o of_o the_o author_n he_o be_v a_o papist_n externa_fw-la &_o they_fw-mi de_fw-fr internisdicendum_fw-la oblationes_fw-la inquit_fw-la ille_fw-la non_fw-la sunt_fw-la deo_fw-la grata_fw-la secundum_fw-la seipsas_fw-la sed_fw-la ratione_fw-la offerentium_fw-la placent_fw-la vel_fw-la displicent_fw-la have_v respect_n to_o abel_n and_o then_o to_o his_o sacrifice_n gen._n 4.4_o which_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n but_o a_o effect_n evidence_n and_o witness_n of_o his_o righteousness_n heb._n 11.4_o we_o can_v offer_v to_o the_o lord_n but_o of_o his_o 29.14_o his_o 1_o chron._n 29.14_o own_o he_o must_v give_v unto_o we_o before_o we_o can_v render_v unto_o he_o he_o must_v draw_v up_o our_o supplication_n and_o put_v it_o into_o our_o hand_n else_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o say_v when_o we_o come_v before_o he_o and_o though_o we_o can_v order_v our_o word_n yet_o so_o long_o as_o the_o heart_n do_v keep_v and_o entertain_v its_o old_a enmity_n against_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a commandment_n he_o will_v not_o be_v mock_v with_o fair_a pretence_n nor_o accept_v of_o his_o supplication_n who_o heart_n plot_v contrive_v and_o breathe_v after_o treason_n and_o rebellion_n against_o he_o we_o must_v first_o lay_v down_o our_o weapon_n and_o accept_v his_o pardon_n before_o he_o will_v accept_v our_o supplication_n and_o fulfil_v our_o desire_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o resolve_v still_o to_o hold_v up_o the_o former_a feud_n and_o only_o come_v to_o god_n in_o a_o strait_a and_o to_o serve_v thy_o turn_n i_o may_v appeal_v to_o thy_o own_o conscience_n if_o there_o be_v any_o relic_n of_o light_n and_o
ingenuity_n leave_v there_o whether_o it_o be_v not_o a_o righteous_a thing_n with_o god_n to_o deal_v with_o thou_o according_a to_o thy_o folly_n 2._o god_n do_v not_o so_o much_o value_v our_o work_n and_o performance_n as_o the_o 4._o the_o mentem_fw-la offerentis_fw-la non_fw-la oblationem_fw-la attendit_fw-la glos_fw-la iuterlin_fw-mi in_o gen._n 4_o 4._o fountain_n and_o principle_n from_o which_o it_o do_v flow_v and_o the_o end_n and_o scope_n at_o which_o we_o aim_v but_o until_o thy_o heart_n be_v renew_v thou_o can_v not_o act_v from_o a_o principle_n of_o love_n nor_o make_v his_o will_n and_o command_v thy_o motive_n nor_o honest_o aim_v at_o his_o glory_n but_o thy_o motive_n must_v be_v carnal_a and_o thy_o end_n self-interest_n thou_o can_v not_o act_v spiritual_o nor_o bring_v out_o fruit_n to_o god_n till_o thou_o be_v ingraff_v into_o the_o true_a and_o lively_a vine_n the_o lord_n jesus_n joh._n 15.5_o and_o therefore_o thy_o prayer_n and_o performance_n though_o never_o so_o specious_a must_v be_v a_o abomination_n to_o he_o self_n be_v thy_o idol_n before_o which_o thou_o fall_v down_o in_o every_o act_n of_o worship_n thou_o seek_v nor_o god_n for_o himself_o but_o for_o thy_o own_o base_a carnal_a end_n which_o if_o thou_o can_v otherwise_o obtain_v thou_o can_v with_o all_o thy_o heart_n bid_v farewell_n to_o god_n his_o worship_n and_o service_n he_o shall_v hear_v no_o more_o of_o thy_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n and_o thus_o as_o the_o supplicant_n be_v not_o the_o same_o not_o a_o son_n but_o a_o stranger_n so_o the_o supplication_n be_v not_o alike_o there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n and_o inequality_n in_o the_o work_n itself_o the_o saint_n pour_v out_o other_o kind_n of_o prayer_n unto_o god_n than_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o therefore_o no_o wonder_n the_o success_n be_v not_o the_o same_o albeit_o there_o may_v be_v much_o art_n and_o eloquence_n and_o great_a variety_n of_o pertinent_a expression_n yet_o till_o the_o heart_n be_v renew_v our_o censor_n in_o stead_n of_o incense_n must_v be_v fill_v with_o such_o loathsome_a filth_n as_o must_v make_v our_o sacrifice_n abominable_a the_o old_a root_n do_v continual_o send_v out_o and_o communicate_v so_o much_o venom_n to_o all_o its_o branch_n that_o no_o fruit_n can_v be_v gather_v from_o thence_o but_o what_o be_v full_a of_o deadly_a poison_n a_o pollute_a heart_n will_v so_o pollute_v and_o infect_v all_o our_o action_n and_o performance_n that_o they_o must_v be_v naught_o in_o god_n account_n hence_o 1_o king_n 8.38_o this_o leprosy_n because_o of_o it_o infection_n be_v call_v the_o plague_n of_o the_o heart_n but_o though_o these_o two_o be_v very_o considerable_a 1._o the_o state_n of_o the_o person_n for_o what_o father_n will_v not_o hearken_v more_o to_o the_o cry_n of_o his_o son_n and_o child_n then_o to_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n 2._o the_o quality_n of_o the_o work_n for_o who_o will_v lay_v brass_n in_o the_o balance_n with_o gold_n yet_o these_o be_v not_o the_o main_a ground_n of_o discrimination_n and_o difference_n as_o to_o the_o present_a case_n concern_v the_o acceptance_n and_o audience_n of_o the_o one_o and_o not_o the_o other_o but_o that_o must_v be_v bring_v from_o another_o root_n which_o now_o we_o shall_v only_o name_v as_o be_v already_o more_o full_o open_v viz._n 1._o the_o assistance_n and_o concurrence_n of_o the_o spirit_n 2._o the_o merit_n and_o intercession_n of_o christ_n hence_o a_o three_o reason_n of_o the_o point_n may_v be_v this_o we_o can_v pray_v acceptable_o without_o the_o help_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n unless_o he_o enable_v we_o to_o speak_v and_o teach_v we_o what_o to_o say_v ah_o what_o can_v we_o plead_v upon_o the_o account_n of_o any_o though_o never_o so_o eminent_a work_v as_o come_v from_o we_o hence_o say_v a_o 52._o a_o mr._n fenner_n sacrif_n of_o the_o faith_n pag._n 6._o and_o pag._n 52._o reverend_a divine_a god_n no_o more_o respect_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o wicked_a as_o be_v offer_v up_o by_o themselves_o without_o the_o concurrence_n of_o the_o spirit_n than_o he_o respect_v the_o low_v of_o ox_n or_o the_o gruntle_n of_o hog_n none_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n but_o such_o as_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o therefore_o we_o can_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o success_n of_o our_o prayer_n till_o our_o sonship_n and_o adoption_n be_v clear_v and_o seal_v to_o we_o see_v part_v 1._o chap._n 9.4_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o in_o christ_n and_o therefore_o whatever_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o his_o general_a bounty_n and_o pity_n and_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o common_a providence_n may_v bestow_v upon_o a_o ahab_n fast_v and_o humble_v himself_o and_o upon_o a_o ishmael_n cry_v and_o weep_v yet_o they_o have_v no_o covenant_n right_a to_o what_o they_o do_v receive_v nor_o can_v they_o lie_v claim_v unto_o or_o plead_v a_o 2._o a_o nay_o sva_fw-la rez_fw-fr though_o a_o jesuit_n and_o a_o great_a patron_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o congruity_n yet_o grant_v ora_fw-la tionem_fw-la non_fw-la esse_fw-la impetratoriam_fw-la ex_fw-la vi_fw-la promissionis_fw-la nisi_fw-la ex_fw-la fide_fw-la procedat_fw-la quia_fw-la promissio_fw-la non_fw-la fit_a orationi_fw-la nisi_fw-la procedat_fw-la ex_fw-la fide_fw-la suar_fw-la ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la cap._n 24._o sect_n 1_o 2._o promise_n in_o prayer_n and_o therefore_o though_o at_o a_o venture_n they_o may_v pray_v and_o god_n out_o of_o his_o sovereignty_n and_o by_o way_n of_o prerogative_n may_v answer_v their_o desire_n yet_o they_o can_v not_o promise_v to_o themselves_o as_o not_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o the_o promise_n that_o their_o prayer_n will_v prove_v successful_a christ_n be_v the_o alone_a way_n to_o the_o father_n and_o he_o be_v our_o altar_n and_o therefore_o until_o we_o be_v unite_v to_o he_o we_o have_v not_o access_n to_o the_o throne_n and_o can_v offer_v up_o no_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n nay_o say_v ult_n say_v zeal_n christ_n pag._n ult_n reverend_a mr._n love_n god_n be_v as_o well_o please_v with_o the_o bark_n of_o a_o dog_n as_o with_o the_o prayer_n of_o a_o christlesse_a man_n see_v part_n 1._o chap._n 8._o use_v 1_o 1_o use_v 1_o whenever_o then_o thou_o go_v to_o god_n door_n to_o knock_v and_o cry_v for_o a_o asme_n expect_v to_o meet_v with_o this_o question_n who_o be_v thou_o that_o call_v whether_o be_v thou_o a_o friend_n or_o a_o enemy_n what_o be_v thy_o plea_n who_o bring_v thou_o hither_o what_o interest_n have_v thou_o in_o the_o place_n can_v thou_o produce_v the_o king_n bond_n do_v his_o spirit_n fetch_v thou_o have_v thou_o any_o claim_n to_o the_o purchase_n of_o his_o son_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v too_o ordinary_a not_o to_o consider_v or_o regard_v what_o prayer_n we_o offer_v up_o to_o god_n but_o to_o rest_v on_o the_o opus_fw-la operatum_fw-la the_o work_n do_v however_o it_o be_v perform_v but_o yet_o it_o be_v more_o ordinary_a not_o to_o inquire_v after_o the_o person_n his_o state_n and_o condition_n many_o care_v not_o what_o they_o offer_v as_o all_o gross_a hypocrite_n but_o even_o among_o the_o saint_n there_o be_v not_o a_o few_o who_o seldom_o ask_v who_o be_v thou_o who_o take_v upon_o thou_o to_o sacrifice_v to_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v indeed_o a_o evidence_n of_o love_n &_o respect_n to_o provide_v the_o best_a of_o the_o flock_n and_o not_o dare_v to_o bring_v the_o halt_n and_o the_o lame_a but_o that_o be_v not_o enough_o thou_o must_v also_o take_v heed_n in_o who_o hand_n thou_o put_v it_o under_o the_o law_n none_o dare_v offer_v but_o the_o priest_n who_o be_v consecrate_v to_o that_o office_n and_o there_o be_v a_o priesthood_n under_o the_o gospel_n by_o which_o only_a acceptable_a sacrifice_n can_v be_v offer_v 1_o pet._n 2.5_o rev._n 1.6_o if_o thou_o dare_v appear_v before_o the_o throne_n of_o justice_n and_o be_v able_a to_o carry_v thy_o cause_n in_o point_n of_o 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prayer_n and_o public_a service_n be_v perform_v in_o their_o vulgar_a language_n that_o all_o may_v understand_v and_o join_v in_o the_o work_n then_o in_o latin_a which_o few_o or_o none_o except_o the_o priest_n yea_o haply_o not_o he_o do_v understand_v thus_o lyra_n and_o cajetan_n and_o as_o for_o private_a prayer_n 4._o prayer_n de_fw-fr privata_fw-la autem_fw-la oratione_fw-la non_fw-la improbabiliter_fw-la dici_fw-la potest_fw-la utilius_fw-la esse_fw-la personis_fw-la idiotis_fw-la vocaliter_fw-la orare_fw-la in_o sva_fw-la lingua_fw-la vulgari_fw-la quam_fw-la in_o latina_fw-la vel_fw-la alia_fw-la sibi_fw-la ignota_fw-la nam_fw-la per_fw-la se_fw-la loquendo_fw-la hoc_fw-la videtur_fw-la fructus_fw-la sius_fw-la ad_fw-la fivem_fw-la orationis_fw-la suar._n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la cap_n 5._o §_o 4._o suarez_n grant_v that_o it_o be_v more_o fit_a and_o convenient_a that_o the_o multitude_n and_o rude_a people_n shall_v pray_v to_o god_n in_o their_o own_o language_n then_o in_o 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his_o honest_a supplicant_n in_o regard_v the_o very_a picture_n and_o shadow_n of_o that_o ordinance_n so_o far_o as_o to_o remunerat_v the_o same_o with_o the_o benefit_n of_o a_o common_a providence_n which_o will_v be_v yet_o more_o apparent_a if_o 3._o we_o remember_v what_o kind_n of_o prayer_n have_v not_o only_o meet_v with_o a_o providence_n a_o viz._n some_o fruit_n of_o a_o common_a and_o general_a providence_n bountiful_a return_n but_o also_o have_v be_v gracious_o accept_v and_o have_v obtain_v a_o blessing_n indeed_o yea_o and_o not_o only_a when_o there_o have_v be_v much_o weakness_n in_o the_o performance_n but_o also_o some_o present_a distemper_n in_o the_o supplicant_n thus_o he_o answer_v the_o desire_n of_o quarrel_a moses_n exod._n 6.1_o exod._n 5.22.23_o of_o passionate_a jonah_n jon._n 2.10_o 7._o of_o david_n change_v his_o behaviour_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v mad_a ps_n 34.4_o of_o abraham_n deny_v his_o wife_n and_o expose_v she_o to_o so_o great_a a_o temptation_n etc._n etc._n and_o then_o for_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n as_o to_o the_o work_n itself_o do_v not_o the_o lord_n hearken_v to_o hezekiah_n his_o chatter_v like_o a_o crane_n and_o mourn_v like_o a_o dove_n isa_n 38.5_o 14._o to_o the_o psalmist_n his_o cry_n and_o break_a language_n when_o his_o spirit_n be_v so_o overwhelm_v that_o he_o can_v not_o speak_v ps_n 77.1_o 4._o to_o the_o prisoner_n groan_n ps_n 102.20_o to_o the_o sigh_n of_o the_o needy_a ps_n 12.5_o to_o the_o publican_n short_a ejaculation_n luk._n 18.14_o if_o the_o lord_n will_v hear_v the_o cry_n of_o weak_a one_o who_o can_v speak_v will_v he_o then_o reject_v thou_o who_o mouth_n he_o have_v open_v to_o pour_v out_o thy_o complaint_n before_o he_o but_o let_v none_o abuse_v this_o fatherly_a condescension_n of_o our_o god_n as_o to_o imagine_v that_o it_o be_v enough_o and_o acceptable_a service_n to_o god_n if_o we_o can_v speak_v some_o few_o word_n in_o a_o dead_a formal_a way_n without_o 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since_o we_o come_v not_o in_o our_o own_o name_n but_o in_o his_o and_o ask_v not_o for_o our_o own_o worth_n &_o goodness_n but_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o have_v pay_v our_o debt_n and_o purchase_v our_o peace_n and_o acceptance_n through_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o who_o do_v concur_v with_o we_o in_o our_o supplication_n why_o shall_v we_o fear_v the_o father_n always_o hear_v he_o joh._n 11.42_o and_o therefore_o must_v also_o hear_v we_o with_o who_o he_o always_o join_v the_o father_n can_v reject_v we_o and_o our_o prayer_n unless_o he_o also_o hide_v his_o face_n from_o the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n which_o since_o he_o will_v not_o and_o can_v do_v we_o may_v rest_v confident_a and_o secure_a but_o as_o the_o father_n have_v promise_v and_o free_o dispone_v and_o the_o sun_n purchase_v all_o the_o good_a thing_n we_o can_v ask_v so_o 3._o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v enable_v fit_a and_o prepare_v we_o both_o to_o ask_v and_o receive_v he_o draw_v and_o help_v weak_a one_o to_o ascend_v to_o the_o throne_n and_o put_v word_n in_o their_o mouth_n and_o teach_v they_o what_o to_o say_v rom._n 8.26_o 27._o joh._n 14.16_o 17._o and_o will_v the_o lord_n reject_v those_o prayer_n that_o be_v breathe_v into_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n but_o as_o the_o spirit_n do_v thus_o help_v we_o to_o pray_v so_o to_o pray_v in_o faith_n as_o he_o help_v our_o infirmity_n by_o enlarge_a the_o heart_n and_o fill_v it_o with_o spiritual_a affection_n so_o also_o by_o work_v in_o we_o a_o childlike_a confidence_n and_o make_v we_o cry_v not_o only_o with_o the_o mouth_n which_o be_v no_o great_a matter_n but_o with_o the_o heart_n have_v make_v a_o impression_n and_o sense_n of_o it_o there_o abba_n father_n rom._n 8.16_o as_o he_o lead_v the_o saint_n into_o all_o truth_n and_o put_v to_o his_o seal_n to_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n joh._n 16.13_o joh._n 14.26_o so_o particular_o to_o the_o promise_n concern_v the_o success_n of_o their_o prayer_n that_o if_o they_o knock_v 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adoption_n and_o find_v thou_o those_o unite_n grace_n to_o close_v with_o he_o be_v of_o good_a courage_n thou_o need_v not_o fear_v to_o come_v to_o he_o as_o a_o father_n he_o will_v welcome_v thou_o as_o a_o son_n and_o hear_v and_o answer_v thy_o request_n sect._n 2._o after_o what_o manner_n and_o order_n shall_v we_o direct_v our_o prayer_n to_o the_o person_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n eph._n 2.18_o through_o he_o we_o both_o have_v a_o access_n by_o one_o spirit_n unto_o the_o father_n 2_o cor._n 13.14_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v with_o you_o all_o while_o we_o who_o 8.9_o who_o job_n 8.9_o be_v but_o of_o yesterday_o and_o know_v nothing_o while_o we_o poor_a blind_a shortsighted_a sinner_n speak_v of_o this_o unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a mystery_n of_o mystery_n which_o the_o seraphim_n and_o holy_a 189._o holy_a vis_fw-fr scire_fw-la naturam_fw-la dei_fw-la hoc_fw-la scito_fw-la quod_fw-la nescias_fw-la neo_fw-la in_o hoc_fw-la contristeris_n quia_fw-la nescias_fw-la quia_fw-la &_o angeli_fw-la nescierunt_fw-la sed_fw-la requiris_fw-la a_o i_o quomodo_fw-la uno_fw-la â—omine_fw-la tres_fw-la appellantur_fw-la nescio_fw-la &_o libere_fw-la i_o nescire_fw-la profiteor_fw-la quod_fw-la christus_fw-la voluit_fw-la indicare_fw-la hoc_fw-la solum_fw-la scio_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr tempor_fw-la sermon_n 189._o angel_n do_v rather_o with_o admiration_n adore_v then_o curious_o search_v after_o we_o will_v consider_v who_o we_o be_v how_o great_a our_o ibid._n our_o lutum_fw-la &_o vas_fw-la figuli_fw-la de_fw-la creatore_fw-la disputat_fw-la &_o ad_fw-la naturae_fw-la suae_fw-la rationem_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la pervenire_fw-la &_o curiose_fw-la quaerit_fw-la scire_fw-la de_fw-la mysterio_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la quod_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n ibid._n ignorance_n be_v and_o how_o great_a and_o incomprehensible_a this_o sublime_a and_o 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reveal_v and_o we_o have_v here_o the_o concur_v testimony_n of_o 509._o of_o omnes_fw-la quos_fw-la legere_fw-la potui_fw-la qui_fw-la ante_fw-la i_o scripserunt_fw-la de_fw-la trinitate_fw-la quae_fw-la est_fw-la deus_fw-la divinorum_fw-la librorum_fw-la veterum_fw-la &_o novorum_fw-la catholici_fw-la tractatores_fw-la hoc_fw-la intenderunt_fw-la secundum_fw-la scripturas_fw-la docere_fw-la quod_fw-la pater_fw-la filius_fw-la &_o spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la unius_fw-la ejusdemque_fw-la substantiae_fw-la inseparabili_fw-la aqualitate_fw-la divinam_fw-la insinuent_fw-la unitatem_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr trinit_fw-la lib._n 1._o cap._n 4._o vide_fw-la consensum_fw-la antiquae_fw-la ecclesia_fw-la omnibus_fw-la antitrinitariis_fw-la pacis_fw-la repudium_fw-la mittentis_fw-la apud_fw-la voet._n sell_v disp_n part_n 1_o pag._n 492._o &_o consensum_fw-la christianismi_fw-la media_fw-la atatis_fw-la &_o hodierni_fw-la pag._n 493_o 494._o add_v etiam_fw-la pag._n 502._o ad_fw-la pag._n 509._o 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13.12_o 1_o joh._n 3.2_o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o withdraw_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o deadness_n indisposition_n and_o wander_a thought_n in_o prayer_n their_o cause_n and_o remedy_n all_o our_o light_n and_o strength_n our_o activity_n life_n and_o zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o free_a spirit_n of_o grace_n as_o have_v be_v show_v part._n 1._o chap._n 9_o we_o not_o be_v of_o ourselves_o sufficient_a to_o think_v far_o less_o to_o do_v as_o we_o ought_v all_o our_o sufficiency_n come_v from_o god_n alone_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o if_o the_o lord_n withdraw_v his_o spirit_n and_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o 8.10_o of_o rom._n 8.10_o life_n do_v not_o quicken_v and_o enable_v we_o for_o our_o our_o duty_n what_o deadness_n and_o indisposition_n must_v there_o be_v upon_o our_o spirit_n and_o how_o unfit_a and_o unable_a must_v we_o be_v for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o for_o any_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n we_o shall_v not_o then_o here_o separate_v the_o cause_n and_o the_o effect_n but_o we_o not_o be_v mere_a patient_n but_o by_o our_o folly_n and_o unkindness_n provoke_v the_o spirit_n to_o depart_v yea_o and_o not_o only_o thus_o procure_v this_o sad_a dispensation_n but_o also_o join_v and_o active_o concur_v and_o take_v as_o it_o be_v the_o hammer_n in_o our_o hand_n for_o harden_v our_o own_o heart_n shut_v our_o own_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v not_o see_v and_o cast_v water_n upon_o the_o fire_n that_o it_o may_v not_o burn_v we_o shall_v inquire_v after_o both_o sort_n of_o cause_n add_v some_o few_o thing_n for_o cure_v and_o remedy_v this_o evil_a and_o for_o our_o direction_n whilewe_v be_v under_o this_o sad_a trial_n sect._n 1_o how_o far_o the_o spirit_n do_v withdraw_v and_o why_o joh._n 6.63_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v the_o flesh_n profit_v nothing_o psal_n 5.11_o 12._o take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n we_o shall_v not_o now_o speak_v of_o the_o case_n and_o state_n 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in_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n 2._o when_o we_o have_v low_a and_o undervalue_a thought_n of_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n though_o they_o have_v some_o room_n in_o our_o estimation_n and_o affection_n yet_o if_o we_o prefer_v other_o thing_n unto_o they_o not_o prize_v they_o according_a to_o their_o worth_n and_o excellency_n nor_o regard_v as_o we_o ought_v the_o condescension_n and_o kindness_n of_o the_o giver_n we_o dishonour_v and_o grieve_v the_o spirit_n and_o he_o may_v just_o take_v away_o those_o love-token_n thus_o when_o we_o will_v not_o lose_v our_o favour_n with_o man_n our_o moyen_fw-fr and_o interest_n with_o the_o creature_n our_o name_n place_n and_o possession_n for_o his_o truth_n ordinance_n etc._n etc._n yea_o when_o we_o so_o far_o undervalue_v these_o precious_a thing_n as_o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o they_o before_o man_n when_o not_o only_o fear_v but_o also_o shame_n will_v make_v we_o dissemble_v our_o profession_n and_o conceal_v our_o grace_n duty_n etc._n etc._n may_v we_o not_o be_v afraid_a lest_o as_o the_o 9.26_o the_o luk._n 9.26_o son_n will_v be_v ashamed_a of_o such_o when_o he_o come_v in_o his_o glory_n so_o the_o spirit_n when_o he_o come_v to_o manifest_v himself_o in_o the_o ordinance_n of_o life_n but_o 3._o when_o not_o only_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n his_o love_n and_o his_o kindness_n be_v undervalue_v but_o also_o his_o command_n and_o authority_n be_v despise_v his_o motion_n and_o sweet_a insinuation_n be_v choke_v and_o oppose_v while_o as_o the_o contrary_a suggestion_n of_o satan_n the_o enemy_n be_v entertain_v cherish_v and_o cheerful_o obey_v must_v not_o the_o spirit_n be_v much_o displease_v and_o high_o provoke_v with_o such_o a_o indignity_n will_v a_o earthly_a king_n endure_v such_o a_o affront_n nay_o what_o friend_n be_v he_o who_o see_v thou_o but_o slight_v his_o counsel_n entreaty_n and_o request_n while_o thou_o do_v welcome_v his_o enemy_n and_o gratify_v he_o in_o what_o he_o desire_v can_v digest_v such_o a_o disparagement_n and_o indignity_n and_o 4._o so_o much_o of_o illumination_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n light_n knowledge_n and_o conscience_n be_v choke_v and_o oppose_v by_o the_o sinner_n whatever_o be_v the_o particular_a transgression_n so_o far_o the_o spirit_n be_v dishonour_v and_o disparage_v and_o provoke_v to_o depart_v and_o withdraw_v nay_o in_o every_o formal_a disobedience_n viz._n when_o the_o command_n and_o counsel_n of_o god_n be_v know_v there_o be_v much_o not_o only_o of_o contempt_n but_o also_o of_o rebellion_n and_o what_o will_v provoke_v if_o that_o do_v not_o and_o thus_o albeit_o for_o distinction_n sake_n we_o do_v put_v a_o difference_n between_o sin_n some_o of_o they_o be_v more_o direct_o against_o the_o spirit_n his_o work_n and_o office_n that_o be_v as_o it_o be_v their_o object_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o know_a sin_n which_o may_v not_o be_v say_v to_o be_v against_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o his_o work_n and_o thus_o we_o come_v to_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o provocation_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o so_o direct_o oppose_v and_o quench_v his_o peculiar_a office_n and_o work_n not_o be_v the_o matter_n and_o object_n of_o such_o sin_n albeit_o it_o be_v objectum_fw-la be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v thus_o oppose_v quasi_fw-la in_o obliquo_fw-la indirect_o and_o as_o a_o concur_v circumstance_n but_o not_o in_o recto_fw-la &_o quasi_fw-la objectum_fw-la oppose_v and_o choke_v by_o the_o sinner_n and_o here_o we_o have_v a_o large_a field_n if_o we_o will_v come_v to_o particular_n but_o the_o 5.19_o the_o gal._n 5.19_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v manifest_a and_o their_o opposition_n and_o contrariety_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n be_v no_o less_o evident_a gal._n 5.16_o if_o we_o ficietis_fw-la we_o
the_o opposition_n will_v be_v more_o clear_a if_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v understand_v impertative_o do_v not_o fulfil_v with_o bezâ—_n in_o hiâ—_n translation_n which_o â—areus_n make_v use_v of_o albeit_o in_o his_o commentary_n he_o read_v they_o indicative_o non_fw-la per_fw-la ficietis_fw-la fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n we_o can_v walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n will_v not_o abide_v with_o we_o nor_o direct_v our_o step_n for_o what_o concord_n can_v there_o be_v between_o lâ—ght_n and_o darkness_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o lust_n as_o dove_n leave_v their_o place_n when_o it_o become_v nesty_n and_o unclean_a so_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o a_o dove_n descend_v upon_o christ_n will_v not_o lodge_v in_o that_o heart_n that_o be_v defile_v with_o filthy_a lust_n and_o be_v 18.21_o be_v rev._n 18.21_o become_v the_o habittaion_n of_o devil_n and_o the_o hold_v of_o every_o foul_a spirit_n and_o a_o cage_n of_o every_o unclean_a and_o hateful_a bird_n every_o reign_a sin_n be_v another_o lord_n and_o take_v up_o the_o house_n and_o the_o spirit_n will_v not_o dwell_v in_o a_o corner_n nor_o 1.14_o nor_o prov._n 1.14_o cast_v in_o his_o lot_n with_o another_o lord_n and_o master_n yet_o some_o do_v drive_v the_o spirit_n far_o away_o than_o other_o the_o more_o gross_a cry_v scandalous_a and_o conscience-wasting_a the_o sin_n be_v the_o more_o the_o spirit_n be_v grieve_v and_o the_o distance_n become_v the_o great_a if_o david_n though_o otherwise_o a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n heart_n fall_v into_o murder_n and_o adultery_n it_o will_v cost_v he_o many_o a_o tear_n and_o prayer_n before_o he_o recover_v the_o comfort_a presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o his_o bone_n must_v be_v break_v and_o the_o spirit_n come_v against_o he_o as_o a_o enemy_n before_o he_o prove_v a_o healer_n and_o pour_v in_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n in_o his_o wound_n ps_n 51.3_o 8._o and_o its_o observable_a that_o this_o penitent_a do_v first_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v create_v in_o he_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o he_o ver_fw-la 10._o before_o he_o beg_v the_o presence_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n ver_fw-la 11_o 12._o thereby_o intimate_v that_o the_o spirit_n will_v not_o dwell_v in_o a_o unclean_a heart_n as_o he_o have_v find_v by_o his_o sad_a experience_n all_o the_o while_o he_o continue_v in_o his_o sin_n his_o for_o impenitence_n be_v both_o a_o continuation_n and_o some_o sort_n of_o justification_n of_o our_o sin_n impenitence_n thus_o you_o see_v the_o cause_n and_o if_o you_o find_v the_o woeful_a effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n departure_n o_o its_o high_a time_n to_o consider_v your_o way_n and_o to_o repent_v of_o your_o evil_a do_n and_o to_o seek_v the_o lord_n till_o you_o find_v he_o this_o be_v no_o state_n to_o be_v rest_v in_o ah_o what_o stupidness_n security_n folly_n ingratitude_n and_o contempt_n must_v it_o be_v to_o sit_v down_o content_a while_o thy_o god_n thy_o husband_n thy_o life_n and_o happiness_n be_v depart_v you_o have_v take_v away_o my_o god_n say_v micah_n of_o his_o idol_n and_o what_o have_v i_o more_o and_o say_v you_o unto_o i_o what_o ail_v thou_o judg._n 18.24_o ah_o shall_v he_o weep_v cry_v and_o so_o bitter_o lament_v the_o loss_n of_o a_o suppose_a deity_n and_o happiness_n expect_v from_o its_o presence_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o lament_v when_o the_o true_a god_n the_o fountain_n of_o real_a happiness_n be_v depart_v or_o rather_o when_o through_o our_o folly_n and_o unkindness_n we_o have_v banish_v and_o drive_v he_o from_o we_o o_o lay_v to_o heart_n thy_o loss_n i_o thy_o fruitful_a vineyard_n be_v now_o become_v a_o barren_a wilderness_n thou_o who_o former_o be_v a_o 4.12_o a_o cant._n 4.12_o garden_n enclose_v and_o fence_v be_v now_o lay_v open_a to_o all_o the_o beast_n of_o the_o forest_n thou_o who_o once_o have_v a_o 15._o a_o ver_fw-la 15._o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n how_o be_v thy_o stream_n now_o cut_v off_o 13.16_o off_o ver_fw-la 13.16_o thou_o who_o plant_n be_v a_o orchard_n of_o pomegranate_n with_o pleasant_a fruit_n and_o who_o spice_n do_v flow_v out_o while_o the_o north_n and_o south_n wind_n do_v blow_v upon_o thy_o garden_n be_v now_o become_v as_o the_o 1.21_o the_o 2_o sam._n 1.21_o mountain_n of_o gilboa_n upon_o which_o neither_o dew_n nor_o rain_n do_v fall_v nor_o field_n of_o offering_n thou_o who_o 5._o who_o cant._n 7.6_o 5._o be_v fair_a and_o pleasant_a for_o delight_n when_o the_o king_n waste_v hold_v in_o thy_o gallery_n be_v now_o become_v black_a and_o pale_a while_o thou_o live_v as_o a_o widow_n in_o solitariness_n and_o be_v suffer_v to_o wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n when_o thou_o be_v 2.3_o be_v hos_fw-la 2.3_o strip_v naked_a of_o all_o thy_o ornament_n and_o leave_v in_o a_o dry_a and_o parch_a land_n where_o there_o be_v no_o water_n now_o thy_o 8._o thy_o lam._n 4.1_o 8._o gold_n be_v become_v dim_a and_o thy_o visage_n dark_a than_o a_o coal_n then_o who_o be_v feed_v with_o manna_n from_o heaven_n and_o do_v 5.1_o do_v cant._n 5.1_o eat_v the_o honey_n with_o the_o honeycomb_n may_v now_o cry_v out_o my_o leaness_n my_o leaness_n while_o thou_o pine_v away_o for_o want_n of_o the_o heavenly_a influence_n oh_o who_o can_v enumerat_v the_o several_a evil_n that_o befall_v he_o who_o be_v forsake_v of_o god_n nay_o though_o thou_o be_v a_o saint_n and_o to_o such_o only_o we_o now_o speak_v and_o though_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o total_o withdraw_v yet_o he_o may_v so_o far_o leave_v thou_o that_o to_o thy_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n thou_o may_v appear_v to_o be_v 2.3_o be_v hos_fw-la 2.3_o strip_v naked_a and_o set_v as_o in_o the_o day_n that_o thou_o be_v bear_v where_o be_v thy_o comfort_n and_o spiritual_a consolation_n now_o where_o be_v thy_o furniture_n and_o strength_n for_o do_v thy_o duty_n where_o be_v thy_o armour_n and_o shield_n now_o thou_o be_v expose_v to_o satan_n fiery_a dart_n to_o the_o snare_n of_o a_o allure_a and_o tempt_a world_n and_o to_o the_o rage_a and_o impetuousness_n of_o thy_o lust_n which_o seem_v and_o be_v in_o great_a part_n mortify_v and_o subdue_v the_o saint_n themselves_o when_o the_o spirit_n withdraw_v be_v ready_a to_o fall_v 1._o upon_o the_o least_o temptation_n 2._o into_o the_o most_o gross_a and_o vile_a sin_n and_o 3._o without_o recovery_n and_o to_o live_v and_o die_v in_o that_o filthy_a puddle_n unless_o he_o return_v as_o certain_o he_o will_v do_v to_o his_o own_o for_o his_o great_a name_n sake_n awaken_v they_o and_o pluck_v they_o out_o of_o the_o snare_n peter_n david_n solomon_n etc._n etc._n be_v sad_a instance_n of_o the_o frailty_n and_o naughtiness_n of_o the_o strong_a saint_n when_o leave_v to_o themselves_o 1._o how_o long_o do_v david_n lie_v in_o that_o vile_a sin_n of_o adultery_n without_o repentance_n and_o 2._o with_o what_o craft_n and_o policy_n labour_v he_o to_o cover_v it_o and_o when_o other_o cover_n will_v not_o do_v the_o turn_n he_o add_v to_o his_o adultery_n murder_n commit_v that_o cry_a sin_n with_o much_o deliberation_n and_o afterward_o rejoice_v in_o the_o death_n of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n vriah_n which_o he_o have_v so_o cunning_o plâ—tted_v and_o contrive_v 3._o do_v not_o peter_n once_o and_o again_o deny_v his_o master_n and_o relapse_n into_o the_o same_o sin_n yea_o and_o 4._o do_v he_o not_o fall_v where_o he_o seem_v to_o be_v strong_a his_o zeal_n for_o his_o master_n his_o courage_n and_o resolution_n appear_v to_o be_v very_o great_a when_o he_o protest_v that_o though_o all_o shall_v yet_o he_o will_v not_o deny_v he_o mat._n 26.33.35_o and_o yet_o at_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o damsel_n he_o deny_v he_o thrice_o with_o a_o oath_n and_o curse_v the_o unbelief_n of_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a gen._n 12.11_o 12._o the_o passion_n of_o moses_n the_o meek_a of_o man_n numb_a 11.15_o psa_fw-la 106.33_o the_o impatience_n of_o job_n the_o pattern_n of_o patience_n job_n 3.3_o job_n 6.8_o 9_o be_v manifest_a evidence_n that_o the_o strong_a saint_n may_v fall_v into_o those_o sin_n that_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o grace_n in_o which_o they_o be_v most_o eminent_a and_o 5._o they_o may_v be_v so_o far_o forsake_v as_o to_o be_v permit_v not_o only_o to_o commit_v but_o also_o to_o justify_v and_o plead_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o with_o jonah_n to_o say_v they_o do_v well_o to_o be_v angry_a against_o god_n for_o exercise_v mercy_n and_o forbearance_n towards_o other_o and_o for_o remove_v their_o gourd_n jon._n 4.9_o 10._o etc._n etc._n but_o particular_o as_o to_o the_o present_a case_n the_o spirit_n of_o
prayer_n and_o supplication_n may_v be_v for_o a_o season_n total_o withdraw_v but_o though_o the_o saint_n be_v seldom_o lay_v so_o low_a yet_o there_o may_v be_v a_o partial_a departure_n accompany_v with_o many_o sad_a effect_n which_o may_v easy_o be_v discern_v if_o we_o reflect_v upon_o the_o several_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n mention_v part._n 1._o chap._n 9_o and_o those_o infirmity_n which_o he_o help_v and_o remove_v if_o then_o 1._o thou_o do_v not_o so_o prepare_v thy_o heart_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n if_o 2._o thy_o end_n be_v not_o so_o pure_a and_o spieitual_a if_o 3._o thou_o be_v unwilling_o draw_v as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o throne_n rather_o by_o the_o enforcement_n of_o conscience_n than_o out_o of_o love_n to_o the_o duty_n if_o 4._o thou_o pray_v not_o so_o frequent_o nor_o 5._o so_o fervent_o and_o feel_o nor_o 6._o so_o confident_o nor_o 7._o with_o such_o complacency_n and_o delight_n if_o 8._o thy_o communion_n with_o god_n in_o that_o ordinance_n have_v not_o such_o influence_n upon_o thy_o heart_n to_o warm_v and_o quicken_v it_o and_o to_o engage_v it_o for_o the_o lord_n and_o against_o sin_n as_o sometime_o it_o have_v have_v etc._n etc._n it_o be_v a_o argument_n that_o the_o spirit_n have_v in_o part_n withdraw_v it_o be_v true_a the_o most_o watchful_a and_o zealous_a saint_n do_v not_o always_o and_o without_o interruption_n enjoy_v the_o comfort_a &_o quicken_a presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o wind_n do_v not_o constant_o blow_v after_o one_o &_o the_o same_o manner_n upon_o the_o most_o fruitful_a garden_n &_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o measure_v our_o state_n by_o some_o present_a indisposition_n unless_o there_o be_v some_o notable_a considerable_a and_o abide_a decay_n and_o abatement_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n but_o when_o that_o be_v observe_v we_o have_v reason_n to_o mourn_v and_o to_o lay_v to_o heart_n our_o loss_n and_o the_o great_a and_o more_o eminent_a and_o long_o continue_v we_o shall_v be_v the_o more_o affect_v and_o sensible_a of_o this_o evil_a what_o a_o misery_n and_o sad_a judgement_n be_v it_o to_o samson_n and_o saul_n to_o have_v but_o the_o common_a gift_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n remove_v from_o they_o for_o as_o we_o may_v suppose_v saul_n never_o to_o have_v have_v so_o samson_n never_o to_o have_v be_v total_o deprive_v of_o the_o save_n and_o sanctify_a presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o may_v read_v their_o lamentation_n jud._n 16.28_o 30._o 1_o sam._n 28.15_o and_o what_o be_v the_o chief_a measure_n of_o gift_n and_o common_a privilege_n and_o excellency_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o least_o portion_n and_o degree_n of_o grace_n ah_o do_v not_o then_o sit_v down_o content_a when_o the_o breathe_n of_o the_o almighty_a be_v withdraw_v but_o go_v and_o cry_v to_o the_o 4.16_o the_o cant._n 4.16_o north_n wind_n to_o awake_v and_o to_o the_o south_n wind_n to_o come_v and_o pirate_n and_o if_o the_o wind_n blow_v not_o thy_o ship_n can_v come_v to_o the_o haven_n but_o be_v toss_v to_o and_o fro_o by_o contrary_a tide_n be_v leave_v to_o be_v a_o prey_n to_o pirate_n blow_v upon_o thy_o garden_n that_o the_o spice_n thereof_o may_v flow_v out_o go_v in_o faith_n you_o have_v a_o promise_n for_o your_o encouragement_n the_o father_n will_v give_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o luk._n 11.13_o we_o will_v not_o insist_v on_o direction_n but_o reserve_v those_o in_o great_a part_n to_o the_o follow_a section_n let_v we_o now_o remember_v that_o if_o the_o unclean_a spirit_n return_v after_o he_o have_v be_v cast_v out_o and_o find_v the_o house_n empty_a and_o sweep_v he_o will_v enter_v in_o again_o and_o lay_v claim_n to_o his_o former_a possession_n mat._n 12.44_o nay_o though_o the_o house_n be_v not_o total_o desolate_a yet_o so_o much_o room_n as_o he_o find_v empty_a he_o will_v seek_v to_o possess_v so_o far_o as_o the_o spirit_n withdraw_v so_o much_o the_o near_a satan_n approach_v if_o the_o spirit_n withdraw_v his_o holy_a motion_n satan_n will_v improve_v the_o advantage_n and_o will_v fill_v the_o heart_n with_o vain_a idle_a impertinent_a and_o sinful_a motion_n as_o pirate_n may_v easy_o surprise_v the_o ship_n when_o the_o pilot_n be_v go_v so_o have_v enter_v it_o and_o find_v it_o empty_a they_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o load_a and_o fill_v it_o with_o their_o trash_n and_o steal_a ware_n sect._n 2._o what_o may_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o that_o deadness_n and_o indisposition_n and_o these_o wander_a thought_n that_o arise_v in_o the_o heart_n upon_o the_o spirit_n departure_n and_o what_o course_n shall_v be_v take_v for_o remove_v this_o evil_a and_o for_o recover_v and_o maintain_v the_o presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o a_o pray_a frame_n and_o disposition_n psa_fw-la 81.11_o 12._o but_o my_o people_n will_v not_o hearken_v to_o my_o voice_n and_o israel_n will_v none_o of_o i_o so_o i_o give_v they_o up_o unto_o their_o own_o heart_n lust_n and_o they_o walk_v in_o their_o own_o counsel_n hos_fw-la 4.11_o whoredom_n and_o wine_n and_o new_a wine_n take_v away_o the_o heart_n if_o the_o sun_n be_v set_v and_o leave_v our_o hemisphere_n it_o must_v be_v night_n with_o we_o and_o darkness_n must_v cover_v the_o face_n of_o our_o earth_n if_o the_o soul_n be_v separate_v from_o the_o body_n the_o man_n must_v be_v dead_a and_o coldness_n must_v seize_v upon_o the_o liveless_a carrion_n so_o if_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v our_o sun_n and_o life_n depart_v what_o darkness_n deadness_n and_o emptiness_n must_v be_v in_o the_o soul_n but_o as_o if_o it_o be_v too_o little_a to_o be_v dead_a and_o destitute_a of_o life_n foolish_a sinner_n will_v kill_v themselves_o and_o harden_v yet_o more_o the_o heart_n which_o already_o be_v hard_a than_o the_o adamant_n or_o flint_n and_o when_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o they_o will_v shut_v the_o door_n and_o window_n yea_o and_o pull_v out_o their_o own_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v not_o see_v and_o thus_o as_o seducer_n in_o respect_n of_o a_o total_a privation_n of_o life_n be_v say_v to_o be_v 12._o be_v judas_n 12._o twice_o dead_a so_o the_o saint_n themselves_o many_o a_o time_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o partial_a deadness_n and_o the_o gradual_a departure_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v twice_o harden_v blind_a and_o indispose_v for_o duty_n not_o only_o do_v sin_n provoke_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o depart_v and_o thus_o moral_o and_o by_o way_n of_o demerit_n it_o stop_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n but_o also_o by_o its_o poison_n and_o venomous_a nature_n it_o do_v pollute_v and_o infect_v the_o heart_n it_o leave_v such_o a_o blot_n and_o tincture_n upon_o the_o soul_n as_o dispose_v it_o for_o blindness_n and_o deadness_n sin_n be_v not_o only_o of_o itself_o and_o formal_o opposite_a to_o grace_n but_o it_o make_v upon_o the_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v efficient_o such_o a_o contrary_a impression_n to_o grace_n and_o matterial_o indispose_v it_o for_o a_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o thus_o steal_v and_o take_v a_o way_n the_o heart_n hos_fw-la 4.11_o and_o albeit_o every_o sin_n have_v more_o or_o less_o of_o this_o malignant_a quality_n in_o it_o yet_o their_o be_v some_o sin_n which_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n do_v produce_v this_o woeful_a effect_n after_o which_o we_o shall_v now_o inquire_v have_v in_o the_o precede_a section_n speak_v of_o the_o former_a head_n viz._n of_o the_o withdraw_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o these_o sin_n which_o do_v most_o direct_o and_o immediate_o bring_v on_o that_o sad_a stroke_n but_o there_o be_v such_o a_o connexion_n between_o our_o deadness_n and_o the_o departure_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o the_o cause_n and_o cure_n of_o duty_n of_o viz._n of_o the_o with_o draw_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o our_o deadness_n and_o indisposition_n for_o duty_n both_o those_o evil_n be_v much_o alike_o and_o the_o same_o we_o may_v without_o any_o culpable_a confusion_n here_o speak_v to_o those_o joint_o especial_o since_o we_o refer_v to_o this_o place_n one_o sort_n of_o those_o depart_v those_o viz_o those_o cause_n which_o do_v not_o so_o direct_o and_o by_o way_n of_o indignity_n and_o contempt_n of_o his_o office_n and_o work_n but_o rather_o condign_o and_o by_o way_n of_o demerit_n prrooke_v the_o spirit_n to_o depart_v cause_n which_o do_v provoke_v the_o spirit_n to_o depart_v before_o we_o speak_v of_o the_o remedy_n we_o will_v search_v after_o the_o cause_n which_o we_o shall_v rather_o name_v then_o enlarge_v and_o insist_v on_o at_o any_o length_n first_o then_o as_o to_o the_o cause_n of_o deadness_n indisposition_n and_o wander_a thought_n in_o prayer_n for_o all_o these_o curse_a branch_n may_v spring_v
from_o one_o and_o the_o same_o root_n and_o may_v be_v cure_v by_o the_o same_o remedy_n which_o therefore_o we_o will_v not_o separat_fw-la in_o this_o enquiry_n some_o of_o these_o be_v external_a and_o without_o we_o other_o internal_a and_o within_o we_o or_o proceed_v from_o we_o and_o among_o these_o some_o be_v natural_a which_o we_o can_v total_o remove_v till_o this_o our_o house_n 14.44.45_o house_n levit._fw-la 14.44.45_o infect_v with_o that_o fret_a leprosy_n be_v break_v down_o and_o till_o we_o cast_v off_o this_o 7.24_o this_o rom._n 7.24_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n albeit_o by_o watchfulness_n and_o the_o diligent_a use_n of_o the_o mean_n we_o may_v guard_v against_o their_o prevail_a but_o other_o cause_n be_v more_o voluntary_a and_o occasion_v by_o our_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n or_o some_o inordinat_a affection_n and_o lust_n again_o some_o of_o these_o do_v provoke_v the_o spirit_n to_o withdraw_v and_o to_o smite_v we_o with_o a_o judicial_a stroke_n but_o other_o of_o these_o cause_n do_v of_o themselves_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n in-dispose_a the_o heart_n for_o spiritual_a duty_n and_o cast_v the_o soul_n into_o a_o sort_n of_o lethargy_n and_o deadness_n 1._o then_o as_o to_o the_o external_a cause_n we_o will_v not_o reckon_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n as_o one_o for_o albeit_o upon_o his_o withdraw_n this_o evil_n do_v follow_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o his_o work_n nor_o be_v he_o the_o proper_a effectum_fw-la proper_a removens_fw-la prohibens_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la propâ—ie_fw-la causa_fw-la nec_fw-la per_fw-la se_fw-la influit_fw-la in_o effectum_fw-la cause_n of_o it_o while_o he_o suspend_v his_o gracious_a influence_n which_o will_v preserve_v life_n and_o heat_n in_o the_o affection_n which_o otherwise_o of_o themselves_o like_a water_n when_o the_o fire_n be_v remove_v will_v return_v to_o their_o native_a coldness_n neither_o 2._o can_v the_o fire_n the_o not_o the_o world_n but_o worldly_a mindedness_n and_o our_o lust_n that_o fire_n world_n be_v proper_o call_v a_o cause_n of_o this_o malady_n for_o if_o there_o be_v no_o venom_n within_o we_o we_o will_v suck_v no_o poison_n from_o its_o flower_n yet_o in_o that_o it_o minister_v fuel_n to_o our_o lust_n it_o may_v be_v call_v a_o material_a and_o occasional_a cause_n and_o albeit_o the_o creature_n do_v keep_v their_o station_n and_o primeval_fw-fr perfection_n groan_v and_o travel_v in_o pain_n when_o they_o be_v abuse_v by_o degenerate_a man_n and_o employ_v against_o their_o maker_n rom._n 8.22_o yet_o through_o our_o wickedness_n we_o make_v they_o and_o they_o now_o become_v to_o we_o woeful_a snare_n and_o temptation_n neither_o 3._o can_v 14._o can_v though_o thus_o wicked_a man_n can_v so_o proper_o be_v call_v the_o efficient_a yet_o their_o society_n example_n etc._n etc._n may_v be_v reckon_v among_o the_o moral_a and_o formal_a cause_n as_o afterward_o here_o cause_v 14._o wicked_a man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o true_a cause_n hereof_o for_o though_o by_o their_o ill_a example_n society_n persuasion_n etc._n etc._n they_o may_v ensnare_v we_o and_o draw_v we_o away_o with_o they_o to_o sinful_a course_n which_o may_v provoke_v the_o lord_n and_o harden_v our_o heart_n yet_o they_o can_v have_v no_o direct_a and_o immediate_a hand_n herein_o since_o they_o have_v not_o access_n unto_o nor_o influence_n upon_o the_o heart_n so_o that_o 4._o satan_n be_v the_o only_a true_a and_o most_o proper_a external_a cause_n of_o our_o indisposition_n to_o pray_v deadness_n and_o wander_a thought_n in_o prayer_n he_o be_v always_o ready_a as_o a_o father_n to_o beget_v and_o as_o a_o nurse_n to_o dandle_v and_o bring_v up_o such_o a_o off_o spring_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n and_o our_o hurt_n and_o mischief_n that_o he_o may_v either_o make_v thou_o weary_a of_o pray_v or_o god_n 1.14_o god_n isa_n 1.14_o weary_a of_o thy_o prayer_n and_o that_o thou_o may_v provoke_v he_o either_o not_o to_o answer_v or_o to_o answer_v thou_o in_o wrath_n when_o we_o be_v at_o prayer_n satan_n be_v most_o busy_a we_o may_v expect_v to_o find_v he_o at_o 3.1_o at_o zech._n 3.1_o our_o right_a hand_n to_o resist_v we_o there_o be_v not_o a_o petition_n we_o offer_v up_o to_o god_n but_o be_v contrary_n to_o his_o interest_n and_o kingdom_n and_o therefore_o as_o on_o say_v maxim_n insidiatur_fw-la orationibus_fw-la fidelium_fw-la his_o main_a work_n and_o design_n be_v to_o cheat_v we_o of_o our_o prayer_n he_o be_v that_o fowl_n that_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o catch_v away_o any_o good_a motion_n that_o be_v sow_o in_o the_o heart_n by_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n mat._n 13.14_o 19_o and_o when_o his_o suggestion_n can_v do_v the_o turn_n he_o will_v offer_v temptation_n and_o distract_n object_n to_o steal_v away_o the_o heart_n or_o will_v by_o his_o instrument_n raise_v some_o tumult_n to_o disturb_v and_o divert_v we_o as_o act._n 16.16_o 17._o o_o what_o need_n have_v we_o then_o not_o to_o separat_fw-la what_o the_o apostle_n have_v conjoin_v jam._n 4.7_o 8._o and_o to_o watch_v against_o and_o resist_v the_o devil_n when_o we_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n but_o though_o he_o be_v strong_a and_o have_v many_o advantage_n yet_o 4.4_o yet_o 1_o joh._n 4.4_o strong_a be_v he_o that_o be_v in_o we_o and_o if_o in_o his_o name_n and_o strength_n we_o careful_o resist_v he_o he_o will_v flee_v from_o we_o ver_fw-la 7._o o_o but_o the_o chief_a and_o main_a cause_n be_v from_o within_o this_o disease_n flow_v from_o our_o own_o bowel_n no_o infection_n nor_o contagion_n from_o without_o can_v harm_v we_o be_v there_o not_o a_o distemper_n and_o many_o ill_a humour_n within_o neither_o satan_n nor_o his_o instrument_n nor_o the_o allurement_n of_o the_o world_n can_v make_v we_o halt_v in_o our_o way_n to_o heaven_n be_v we_o not_o cripple_n and_o maim_v in_o our_o own_o foot_n the_o first_o then_o and_o mother-cause_n the_o womb_n where_o all_o the_o other_o be_v conceive_v and_o the_o root_n that_o send_v sap_n to_o all_o the_o branch_n be_v our_o original_n natural_a and_o hereditary_a corruption_n that_o old_a man_n and_o body_n of_o sin_n that_o enemy_n to_o god_n and_o all_o righteousness_n which_o lodge_v in_o the_o best_a saint_n while_o on_o earth_n and_o which_o never_o be_v so_o far_o subdue_v and_o tame_v but_o if_o we_o be_v not_o upon_o our_o guard_n it_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o interpose_v and_o to_o hinder_v we_o in_o all_o our_o religious_a performance_n this_o be_v that_o law_n in_o the_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o the_o mind_n whereof_o paul_n complain_v rom._n 7.21_o this_o be_v that_o flesh_n that_o lu_v against_o and_o be_v contrary_n to_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5.17_o this_o be_v that_o bias_n that_o lead_v we_o away_o from_o and_o make_v we_o turn_v aside_o when_o we_o be_v follow_v after_o the_o lord_n and_o hence_o proceed_v that_o natural_a levity_n and_o slipperiness_n that_o instability_n and_o unstayedness_n of_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o can_v hardly_o fix_v and_o dwell_v long_o upon_o any_o spiritual_a object_n and_o that_o good_a motion_n be_v not_o so_o well_o root_v and_o abide_v not_o so_o long_o with_o we_o hence_o wander_v and_o impertinent_a thought_n break_v in_o and_o that_o restless_a sea_n within_o still_o 57.10_o still_o isa_n 57.10_o cast_v up_o mire_n and_o dirt_n to_o be_v a_o rub_n in_o our_o way_n when_o we_o be_v look_v to_o the_o right_a mark_n hence_o paul_n complaint_n and_o where_o be_v there_o a_o saint_n that_o may_v not_o join_v with_o he_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o i_o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n rom._n 7.21.24_o o_o what_o need_n have_v we_o continual_o to_o watch_v over_o these_o vain_a instable_n and_o gad_a heart_n of_o we_o and_o to_o look_v up_o to_o he_o and_o come_v in_o his_o strength_n who_o can_v unite_v our_o heart_n to_o his_o fear_n and_o establish_v it_o with_o his_o grace_n heb._n 13.9_o psa_fw-la 112.7_o psa_fw-la 86.11_o etc._n etc._n but_o 2._o if_o to_o this_o native_a constant_a and_o abide_a sink_n and_o puddle_n be_v superadd_v any_o grievous_a sin_n and_o actual_a transgression_n against_o light_n and_o conscience_n as_o this_o will_v mar_v our_o acceptance_n so_o it_o will_v exceed_o straiten_v and_o dull_a our_o spirit_n a_o guilty_a conscience_n dare_v not_o affection_n not_o it_o be_v a_o certain_a truth_n which_o have_v be_v observe_v by_o some_o practical_a divine_n viz._n if_o prayer_n make_v thou_o not_o leave_v finning_n sin_n will_v make_v thou_o leave_v pray_v or_o make_v thou_o pray_v for_o the_o fashion_n and_o without_o life_n and_o affection_n look_v the_o judge_n in_o the_o face_n with_o such_o boldness_n confidence_n cheerfulness_n and_o readiness_n as_o
otherwise_o it_o will_v then_o and_o never_o till_o then_o shall_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a when_o i_o have_v respect_n to_o all_o thy_o commandment_n psa_n 119.6_o see_v part_n 2._o ch._n 1._o and_o 3._o the_o lord_n will_v not_o condescend_v to_o treat_v and_o reason_n with_o we_o till_o we_o wash_v and_o make_v ourselves_o clean_o till_o we_o put_v away_o the_o evil_a of_o our_o do_n and_o cease_v to_o do_v wicked_o and_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o isa_n 1.16_o 17_o 18._o and_o will_v he_o suffer_v we_o to_o plead_v with_o he_o while_o we_o be_v wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n and_o lie_v in_o our_o uncleanness_n ah_o with_o what_o deadness_n and_o confusion_n of_o spirit_n must_v guilty_a and_o self-condemned_n sinner_n draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n and_o what_o cold_a formal_a and_o heartless_a prayer_n must_v impenitent_a sinner_n offer_v up_o to_o the_o holy_a just_a all-seeing_a and_o heart-searching_a lord_n but_o since_o the_o honest_a servant_n of_o god_n will_n abominat_fw-la such_o gross_a pollution_n and_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v from_o they_o so_o that_o they_o do_v not_o ordinary_o easy_o and_o habitual_o fall_v into_o and_o commit_v such_o sin_n and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n they_o be_v thus_o surprise_v yet_o will_v not_o lie_v in_o that_o puddle_n nor_o add_v impenitence_n unto_o their_o backslide_n the_o wicked_a one_o be_v not_o permit_v thus_o to_o touch_v they_o 1_o joh._n 5.18_o therefore_o they_o shall_v not_o think_v it_o enough_o that_o they_o be_v preserve_v from_o these_o conscience-wasting_a iniquity_n but_o shall_v also_o careful_o watch_v against_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v not_o so_o easy_o discern_v nor_o much_o observe_v by_o too_o many_o and_o which_o be_v repute_v to_o be_v rather_o infirmity_n than_o transgression_n and_o the_o result_n of_o humane_a frailty_n rather_o than_o the_o venom_n and_o sting_n of_o the_o serpent_n in_o our_o bosom_n yea_o the_o saint_n shall_v especial_o guard_v against_o this_o sort_n of_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o be_v as_o it_o be_v set_v in_o battle-array_n against_o such_o jam._n 4.6_o 1_o pet._n 5.5_o o_o christian_n do_v not_o thus_o lift_v up_o yourselves_o lest_o god_n lay_v you_o low_o and_o while_o you_o elevat_fw-la yourselves_o above_o other_o you_o become_v as_o barren_a mountain_n expose_v to_o tempest_n and_o storm_n it_o be_v to_o the_o plain_a valley_n that_o god_n will_v be_v as_o the_o dew_n make_v they_o to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o the_o vine_n and_o to_o cast_v forth_o their_o root_n as_o lebanon_n hos_n 14.5.8_o compare_v with_o jer._n 31.18_o 19_o there_o be_v many_o sour_a grape_n which_o this_o wild_a olive_n yield_v from_o whence_o proceed_v 1._o ostentation_n 2._o affectation_n 3._o singularity_n 4._o contempt_n 5._o censoriousness_n 6._o rigidness_n and_o unmercifulness_n 7._o untractableness_n stubborness_n and_o stifness_n of_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n these_o and_o such_o like_a curse_a branch_n do_v spring_n from_o the_o root_n of_o ambition_n 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creature_n if_o a_o saint_n but_o bow_n the_o know_v to_o the_o world_n trinity_n and_o cast_v a_o greedy_a look_n on_o pleasure_n honour_n and_o profit_n this_o as_o it_o will_v provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o jealousy_n so_o it_o will_v steal_v away_o the_o heart_n and_o if_o these_o lover_n once_o take_v possession_n there_o they_o will_v hardly_o be_v get_v drive_v out_o 2._o want_v of_o awe_n and_o reverence_n make_v we_o careless_a in_o our_o approach_n to_o god_n and_o make_v the_o lord_n to_o hide_v his_o face_n the_o 4._o the_o apud_fw-la persas_fw-la ut_fw-la venerabiliores_fw-la reges_fw-la essent_fw-la à _fw-la vulgi_fw-la conspectu_fw-la se_fw-la re_fw-la movebant_fw-la &_o peccaro_n eopiam_fw-la svo_fw-la populo_fw-la faciebant_fw-la ne_fw-fr sa_fw-fr miliaritate_fw-la &_o frequentiae_fw-la vile_a ceret_fw-la regius_fw-la majest_n as_o greg_n theolos_n de_fw-fr repub_fw-la lib._n 8._o cap._n 3._o §_o 4._o persian_a and_o 14._o and_o quod_fw-la etiam_fw-la à _fw-la parthis_n 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wander_a thought_n deadness_n etc._n etc._n 4._o want_v of_o feeling_n and_o sense_n of_o thy_o want_n and_o indigence_n when_o the_o poor_a man_n be_v pinch_v with_o famine_n and_o his_o empty_a stomach_n set_v he_o a_o work_n with_o what_o seriousness_n and_o importunity_n will_v he_o cry_v and_o beg_v but_o if_o he_o be_v full_a or_o forget_v his_o misery_n he_o may_v fall_v asleep_a or_o become_v remiss_a in_o ask_v when_o laodicea_n fancy_v herself_o to_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o nothing_o she_o will_v not_o go_v to_o the_o market_n to_o buy_v hence_o christ_n warning_n and_o counsel_n rev._n 3.17_o 18._o the_o 27.7_o the_o pro._n 27.7_o full_a soul_n leathe_v the_o honeycomb_n but_o to_o the_o hungry_a every_o bitter_a thing_n be_v sweet_a o_o come_v not_o to_o christ_n door_n till_o thy_o hunger_n send_v thou_o thither_o thou_o can_v not_o feel_o nor_o serious_o ask_v neither_o will_v thou_o prize_v the_o mercy_n though_o thou_o do_v receive_v it_o unless_o thou_o be_v sensible_a of_o thy_o indigence_n and_o need_n 5._o diffidence_n and_o distrust_n 1._o if_o we_o distrust_v god_n care_n and_o providence_n in_o govern_v the_o world_n and_o mind_v his_o people_n in_o all_o their_o strait_n and_o difficulty_n we_o will_v ready_o seek_v to_o help_v ourselves_o and_o run_v to_o the_o creature_n for_o a_o supply_n or_o if_o we_o seek_v to_o god_n but_o for_o the_o fashion_n in_o a_o careless_a and_o formal_a manner_n those_o who_o expect_v little_a from_o god_n will_v not_o be_v very_o serious_a in_o their_o address_n to_o he_o job_n 21.15_o 2._o distrust_v of_o god_n fidelity_n in_o fulfil_v the_o promise_n to_o hear_v and_o answer_v our_o prayer_n we_o will_v be_v heartless_a at_o work_n when_o we_o expect_v little_a success_n advantage_n or_o reward_n they_o who_o begin_v to_o doubt_v and_o with_o they_o mal._n 3.14_o to_o ask_v what_o profit_n be_v it_o to_o follow_v the_o or_o finance_n of_o god_n will_v be_v ready_a either_o with_o he_o a_o king_n 6.33_o to_o say_v why_o shall_v we_o wait_v or_o call_v upon_o he_o any_o long_o or_o else_o with_o papist_n and_o formalist_n to_o rest_n on_o the_o outward_a performance_n without_o life_n and_o heat_n and_o to_o think_v any_o sort_n of_o performance_n enough_o and_o too_o much_o our_o diffidence_n and_o distrust_n will_v be_v follow_v proportionable_o with_o so_o much_o despondency_n deadness_n want_v of_o life_n activity_n and_o fervency_n in_o our_o work_n faith_n say_v 565._o say_v mr._n gurn_v loc_n cit_fw-la ch_n 6._o pag._n 565._o one_o be_v the_o back_n of_o steel_n to_o the_o bow_n of_o prayer_n which_o send_v the_o arrow_n with_o force_n to_o heaven_n where_o faith_n be_v weak_a the_o cry_n will_v not_o be_v strong_a he_o that_o go_v about_o a_o business_n with_o little_a hope_n to_o speed_n will_v do_v it_o but_o faint_o he_o work_v as_o we_o say_v for_o a_o dead_a horse_n the_o less_o we_o hope_v the_o less_o we_o endeavour_v see_v part_v 2._o ch._n 2._o sect._n 2._o 6._o 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these_o thorn_n will_v overtop_n the_o good_a seed_n and_o not_o suffer_v it_o to_o grow_v mat._n 13.22_o periclitatur_fw-la pietas_fw-la in_o negotil_n the_o world_n eat_v out_o our_o zeal_n and_o exceed_o blunt_v and_o take_v off_o the_o edge_n from_o our_o spiritual_a affection_n if_o we_o look_v up_o to_o god_n we_o will_v find_v that_o heavy_a clog_n and_o 12.1_o and_o heb._n 12.1_o weight_n to_o beset_v we_o and_o press_v we_o down_o and_o hardly_o will_v we_o get_v that_o burden_n casten_z off_o when_o the_o soul_n be_v drown_v in_o the_o world_n how_o can_v it_o mount_v up_o as_o on_o eagle_n wing_n and_o a_o scend_v to_o the_o throne_n the_o world_n be_v satan_n birdlime_n if_o we_o stay_v too_o long_o upon_o the_o earth_n he_o will_v ready_o catch_v we_o and_o cut_v off_o our_o wing_n if_o our_o chariot_n drive_v too_o far_o in_o the_o mire_n it_o will_v leave_v the_o wheel_n behind_o when_o we_o come_v reek_v and_o sweat_v out_o of_o the_o world_n we_o will_v find_v our_o spirit_n to_o be_v spend_v and_o that_o we_o have_v no_o strength_n for_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n nay_o the_o world_n will_v not_o thus_o part_v with_o we_o though_o we_o will_v leave_v it_o for_o a_o while_n yet_o it_o will_v follow_v we_o and_o cry_v after_o we_o and_o thus_o interrupt_v divert_v and_o disturb_v we_o while_o we_o will_v look_v up_o to_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v pray_v affectionâ—â—â—y_a and_o fervent_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o as_o prayer_n be_v a_o remedy_n and_o shall_v come_v in_o the_o place_n of_o immoderate_a excessive_a and_o distrustful_a care_n so_o it_o be_v inconsistent_a wâ—th_n and_o can_v be_v to_o purpose_v perform_v when_o that_o be_v hence_o the_o opposition_n phil._n 4_o 6_o prayer_n as_o 139._o as_o melch._n adam_n in_o vit_fw-fr luth_n pag._n 139._o lucher_n say_v be_v hirudo_fw-la cararum_fw-la the_o leech_n that_o shall_v suck_v out_o our_o care_n but_o alas_o there_o be_v no_o such_o venom_n and_o 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to_o work_v he_o will_v delay_v no_o long_o nor_o suffer_v such_o a_o opportunity_n to_o slip_v he_o will_v not_o choke_v the_o breathe_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o instant_o run_v to_o the_o throne_n and_o we_o have_v his_o prayer_n to_o the_o close_a of_o that_o psalm_n enlargement_n of_o the_o affection_n sweetness_n and_o delight_n in_o any_o ordinance_n use_v to_o accompany_v and_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o meditation_n ps_n 23.6.5_o ps_n 104.34_o and_o this_o be_v the_o course_n which_o the_o 23.1_o the_o 2_o sam._n 23.1_o sweet_a singer_n of_o israel_n use_v to_o take_v when_o he_o find_v his_o harp_n to_o be_v out_o of_o tone_n ps_n 77.5.12_o ps_n 143.5_o etc._n etc._n not_o as_o if_o ejaculatory_a prayer_n may_v not_o be_v intermix_v with_o our_o meditation_n for_o alone_o we_o be_v too_o weak_a to_o wrestle_v with_o a_o dead_a heart_n a_o cry_n to_o heaven_n will_v bring_v help_n from_o thence_o this_o be_v 2._o be_v vid._n prest_n saint_n exer_n serm_n 2._o say_v to_o have_v be_v luther_n practice_n and_o which_o from_o his_o own_o experience_n and_o the_o success_n he_o have_v meet_v with_o he_o press_v on_o other_o and_o this_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v david_n custom_n also_o before_o he_o pray_v for_o quicken_a we_o read_v of_o his_o meditation_n ps_n 119.148_o 149._o but_o whatever_o be_v our_o carriage_n while_o we_o be_v employ_v in_o the_o work_n of_o meditation_n yet_o 3._o we_o will_v serious_o and_o solemn_o beg_v of_o god_n his_o quicken_a spirit_n and_o bemoan_v the_o deadness_n of_o our_o heart_n say_v lord_n i_o dare_v not_o i_o may_v not_o stay_v away_o and_o i_o be_o afraid_a to_o draw_v nigh_o to_o thou_o i_o must_v speak_v and_o i_o know_v not_o well_o what_o to_o say_v i_o miss_v my_o leader_n and_o guide_n and_o what_o be_o i_o but_o a_o poor_a blind_a guilty_a sinner_n lord_n pity_v i_o and_o help_v my_o infirmity_n lord_n 119.159_o lord_n psa_fw-la 119.159_o quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n 4.16_o kindness_n 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you_o have_v feel_v ah_o let_v we_o not_o be_v so_o much_o affect_v with_o our_o own_o loss_n as_o with_o the_o dishonour_n do_v to_o god_n by_o our_o empty_a and_o formal_a performance_n especial_o since_o we_o may_v well_o spare_v for_o a_o season_n the_o consolation_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o his_o help_n and_o assistance_n be_v necessary_a a_o child_n of_o light_n may_v for_o a_o time_n walk_v in_o darkness_n but_o he_o can_v live_v nor_o move_v without_o his_o leader_n and_o guide_n and_o unless_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n do_v breath_n though_o insensible_o upon_o he_o you_o will_v say_v my_o loss_n be_v thus_o great_a than_o i_o can_v be_v sensible_a of_o o_o when_o i_o remember_v my_o former_a enjoyment_n while_o the_o belove_a bring_v i_o to_o the_o banquet_a house_n and_o his_o banner_n over_o i_o be_v love_n when_o he_o stay_v i_o with_o flagon_n and_o comfort_v i_o with_o apple_n o_o with_o what_o delight_n do_v i_o then_o sit_v down_o under_o his_o shadow_n and_o how_o 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pledge_n of_o love_n to_o thy_o belove_a his_o honour_n work_n and_o service_n 4._o then_o observe_v the_o frame_n of_o thy_o heart_n diligent_o and_o take_v notice_n when_o the_o spirit_n manifest_v himself_o and_o when_o he_o withdraw_v else_o 1._o thou_o can_v not_o prize_v his_o presence_n nor_o thankful_o acknowledge_v his_o bounty_n and_o kindness_n and_o thus_o will_v provoke_v he_o to_o depart_v if_o we_o forget_v to_o give_v god_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o mercy_n if_o we_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o what_o he_o have_v do_v to_o we_o and_o if_o we_o sacrifice_v to_o our_o own_o net_n its_o justice_n with_o he_o to_o draw_v in_o his_o hand_n 2._o if_o we_o do_v not_o observe_v when_o he_o go_v away_o and_o be_v not_o affect_v with_o this_o desolate_a condition_n this_o will_v provoke_v he_o to_o stay_v away_o and_o to_o depart_v further_o 3._o if_o we_o observe_v not_o when_o deadness_n first_o seize_v upon_o we_o and_o wander_a thought_n interrupt_v god_n service_n we_o will_v 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commend_v this_o practice_n which_o yet_o do_v very_o much_o evidence_n their_o zeal_n offer_v themselves_o to_o the_o flame_n and_o though_o thousand_o from_o day_n to_o day_n do_v suffer_v yet_o the_o number_n of_o professor_n do_v daily_o increase_v the_o ecclesia_fw-la the_o sanguis_fw-la martyrum_fw-la semen_fw-mi ecclesia_fw-la ash_n of_o the_o martyr_n become_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o church_n many_o stranger_n do_v then_o come_v in_o who_o see_v the_o zeal_n and_o courage_n of_o christian_n join_v with_o they_o in_o their_o suffering_n own_v christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n in_o these_o cruel_a and_o bloody_a time_n but_o alas_o how_o few_o in_o our_o day_n will_v abide_v the_o trial_n a_o little_a storm_n will_v make_v the_o multitude_n of_o professor_n to_o renounce_v and_o disow_v their_o old_a master_n with_o who_o they_o resolve_v to_o stand_v but_o not_o for_o he_o to_o fall_v and_o shall_v we_o make_v such_o our_o copy_n and_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o do_v as_o they_o 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distrustful_a care_n choke_v the_o spirit_n as_o too_o much_o oil_n the_o flame_n and_o yet_o moderate_a care_n in_o the_o faâ—â—hfull_a discharge_n of_o our_o particular_a call_n be_v a_o notable_a help_n against_o sleep_n and_o drowsiness_n and_o a_o preservative_n against_o infection_n as_o in_o the_o body_n the_o humour_n will_v putrify_v without_o motion_n and_o will_v beget_v dangerous_a disease_n so_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n when_o not_o employ_v will_v contract_v rust_n and_o become_v unfit_a for_o action_n and_o when_o they_o be_v not_o set_v a_o work_n either_o in_o religious_a exercise_n or_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o call_n satan_n will_v ready_o improve_v the_o occasion_n and_o employ_v they_o in_o his_o diâ—cunt_fw-la his_o nihil_fw-la agendâ—_fw-la homines_fw-la mâ—le_fw-la agero_fw-la diâ—cunt_fw-la work_n a_o idle_a man_n tempt_v the_o devil_n to_o tempt_v he_o idleness_n as_o 〈…〉_o as_o oâ—ium_fw-la pulvinar_fw-la satanae_n &_o 〈◊〉_d alesicii_fw-la 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or_o other_o storm_n to_o alarm_n we_o and_o be_v it_o not_o better_a to_o prevent_v such_o a_o rough_a messenger_n ah_o how_o shall_v we_o fear_v that_o curse_n jer._n 48.10_o when_o we_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n archer_n lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o kal_n ejoculari_fw-la in_o pihel_n eludere_fw-la quasi_fw-la aliquem_fw-la arous_a fallacis_fw-la more_fw-it excuiâ—re_fw-it è_fw-it spe_fw-la sva_fw-la mercer_n in_o rad_a if_o our_o hand_n slâ—ck_o and_o if_o our_o work_n prove_v as_o a_o deceitful_a bow_n the_o hurt_n will_v redound_v to_o the_o archer_n negligent_o o_o if_o we_o be_v sensible_a of_o our_o danger_n and_o be_v more_o humble_v for_o offer_v to_o the_o great_a king_n a_o corrupt_a and_o vain_a thing_n mal._n 1.14_o i_o will_v be_v sanctify_v say_v the_o lord_n in_o all_o that_o draw_v nigh_o to_o i_o leu._n 10_o 3._o if_o you_o will_v not_o stir_v up_o yourselves_o to_o sanctify_v he_o in_o his_o ordinance_n he_o will_v sanctify_v his_o great_a 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the_o snare_n we_o will_v go_v on_o from_o evil_a to_o worse_a till_o there_o be_v no_o remedy_n for_o when_o we_o become_v negligent_a and_o careless_a of_o god_n work_n we_o become_v fearless_a and_o aweless_a of_o his_o majesty_n and_o what_o a_o mercy_n be_v it_o that_o the_o next_o step_n be_v not_o black_a atheism_n contempt_n of_o god_n and_o total_a apostasy_n ah_o have_v we_o not_o enemy_n enough_o against_o our_o soul_n and_o shall_v we_o also_o become_v our_o own_o enemy_n satan_n that_o active_a cruel_a and_o busy_a enemy_n be_v still_o in_o arm_n go_v about_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n and_o seek_v to_o devour_v we_o 1_o pet._n 5.8_o our_o lust_n be_v always_o in_o readiness_n and_o the_o world_n have_v every_o where_o stumble_a block_n to_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n and_o be_v it_o time_n for_o we_o to_o sleep_v especial_o when_o we_o be_v upon_o the_o watchtower_n and_o have_v our_o sword_n in_o our_o hand_n yea_o and_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o assault_n while_o we_o 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the_o usual_a time_n of_o eat_v and_o thus_o also_o in_o a_o case_n much_o like_o to_o the_o present_a exod._n 29.42_o the_o daily_a sacrifice_n be_v call_v a_o continual_a burn_a offering_n and_o thus_o the_o learned_a 57_o learned_a quum_fw-la dominus_fw-la dixerit_fw-la oportet_fw-la semper_fw-la orare_fw-la &_o non_fw-la deficere_fw-la &_o apostolus_fw-la sine_fw-la intermissione_n orate_fw-la sanctissime_fw-la sic_fw-la accipitur_fw-la ut_fw-la nullo_n die_fw-la intermittantur_fw-la certa_fw-la tempora_fw-la orandi_fw-la aug._n de_fw-fr haeres_fw-la cap._n 57_o austin_n think_v the_o most_o genuine_a interpretation_n of_o the_o exhortation_n to_o pray_v always_o to_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v daily_o keep_v a_o constant_a course_n of_o prayer_n and_o then_o 2._o as_o to_o a_o occasional_a season_n of_o do_v though_o very_o accidental_a and_o variable_a yet_o if_o it_o be_v observe_v it_o will_v warrant_v such_o a_o universality_n and_o thus_o solomon_n servant_n be_v say_v to_o 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calvin_n in_o eph._n 6.18_o prosperity_n in_o adversity_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n and_o sickness_n etc._n etc._n be_v any_o afflict_a let_v he_o pray_v jaâ—_n 5.13_o have_v any_o man_n a_o abundance_n of_o creature-comfores_a and_o enjoyment_n let_v he_o pray_v for_o the_o blessing_n the_o sanctify_a use_n and_o continuance_n of_o they_o 1_o tim._n 3.4_o 5._o prayer_n be_v a_o medicine_n for_o every_o malady_n a_o tool_n for_o every_o trade_n and_o a_o companion_n in_o every_o state_n and_o condition_n its_o 4.8_o its_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o useful_a for_o all_o thing_n and_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o improve_v and_o use_v it_o at_o prayer_n at_o in_o every_o time_n of_o need_n say_v dr._n hammond_n on_o eph._n 6._o â—18_n and_o what_o be_v that_o condition_n and_o state_n that_o do_v not_o need_n and_o require_v the_o help_n of_o prayer_n all_o time_n concl._n 5._o to_o pray_v continual_o import_v
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excellency_n of_o this_o notable_a piece_n of_o armour_n that_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o weapon_n for_o defence_n but_o a_o talon_n also_o wherewith_o we_o may_v trade_v for_o time_n and_o eternity_n its_o useful_a in_o time_n of_o peace_n as_o well_o as_o war_n and_o therefore_o it_o shall_v continue_v and_o abide_v even_o then_o when_o according_a to_o that_o sweet_a promise_n concern_v the_o day_n of_o the_o gospel_n isa_n 24._o man_n shall_v beat_v their_o sword_n into_o ploughshare_n and_o their_o spear_n into_o prunning-hook_n and_o shall_v learn_v war_n no_o more_o what_o be_v say_v of_o godliness_n in_o the_o general_n 1_o tim._n 4.8_o may_v well_o be_v apply_v to_o prayer_n in_o particular_a it_o be_v profitable_a unto_o all_o thing_n and_o in_o all_o time_n in_o every_o trade_n and_o condition_n of_o life_n in_o every_o business_n and_o occurrence_n it_o may_v be_v improven_v to_o advantage_n the_o pray_a soul_n as_o he_o only_o so_o always_o be_v happy_a and_o successful_a he_o can_v miscarry_v nor_o be_v disappoint_v when_o his_o faith_n and_o expectation_n be_v regulate_v by_o the_o promise_n the_o least_o jot_n whereof_o shall_v not_o be_v un_fw-mi fulfil_v to_o he_o the_o lord_n will_v hear_v he_o when_o he_o cry_v and_o satisfy_v his_o desire_n psa_fw-la 145.18_o 19_o and_o this_o be_v the_o confidence_n that_o we_o have_v in_o he_o that_o if_o we_o ask_v any_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o will_n he_o hear_v we_o and_o we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v the_o petition_n we_o desire_v of_o he_o if_o we_o ask_v it_o shall_v be_v give_v if_o we_o seek_v we_o shall_v find_v if_o we_o knock_v it_o shall_v be_v open_v and_o we_o shall_v receive_v liberal_o not_o some_o few_o thing_n but_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o we_o shall_v ask_v in_o christ_n name_n 1_o joh._n 5.14_o 15._o mat._n 7.7_o mat._n 21.22_o mark_v 11.24_o luk._n 11.9_o 10._o jam._n 1.5_o joh._n 14.13_o 14._o joh._n 16.23_o 24._o etc._n etc._n we_o will_v not_o now_o stay_v to_o enumerat_v the_o several_a promise_n make_v to_o prayer_n these_o be_v so_o many_o and_o obvious_a nor_o to_o vindicat_fw-la the_o lord_n fidelity_n from_o atheistical_a cavil_n or_o to_o hold_v forth_o some_o ground_n for_o support_v our_o faith_n in_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n have_v at_o so_o great_a a_o length_n insist_v to_o these_o particular_n part_v 2._o ch._n 2._o sect._n 2._o let_v we_o now_o only_o view_v some_o few_o scripture_n and_o ponder_v how_o pithy_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n there_o express_v the_o efficacy_n power_n and_o prevalency_n of_o prayer_n let_v i_o alone_o say_v the_o lord_n to_o pray_v moses_n exod._n 32.10_o domine_fw-la quis_fw-la tenet_fw-la te_fw-la who_o hold_v thou_o o_o lord_n say_v austin_n a_o honest_a supplicant_n hold_v as_o it_o be_v my_o hand_n and_o will_v not_o say_v the_o lord_n let_v i_o alone_o though_o i_o will_v compound_v with_o he_o and_o buy_v his_o peace_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o be_v put_v off_o but_o i_o must_v yield_v to_o he_o v._o 10.14_o and_o then_o let_v we_o consider_v what_o be_v record_v of_o pray_v jacob_n gen._n 32.24_o 25_o 26.28_o hos_fw-la 12.3_o 4._o first_o that_o he_o have_v power_n with_o god_n yea_o and_o 2._o that_o he_o have_v power_n loc_fw-la power_n with_fw-mi calvin_n supr_fw-la citatum_fw-la in_fw-la loc_fw-la over_o god_n and_o prevail_v over_o the_o great_a 12._o great_a see_v diodat_n on_o hos_n 12._o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n 3._o that_o though_o he_o say_v let_v i_o go_v yet_o he_o will_v not_o let_v he_o go_v till_o he_o bless_v he_o and_o 4._o wherein_o his_o strength_n do_v lie_v viz._n in_o his_o tear_n and_o supplication_n but_o let_v none_o through_o their_o folly_n and_o ignorance_n strain_n and_o abuse_v these_o word_n which_o do_v most_o significant_o hold_v forth_o the_o power_n and_o success_n of_o prayer_n but_o not_o any_o weakness_n and_o imperfection_n in_o our_o holy_a and_o merciful_a god_n who_o do_v as_o calvin_n 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they_o as_o blasphemous_a but_o the_o lord_n himself_o have_v thus_o stoop_v so_o low_a to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n let_v we_o admire_v this_o wonderful_a condescension_n and_o improve_v it_o to_o the_o right_a end_n for_o support_v our_o confidence_n when_o we_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n what_o shall_v worm_n jacob_n have_v power_n with_o god_n and_o potsherd_n on_o earth_n strive_v and_o wrestle_v with_o their_o maker_n yea_o and_o may_v they_o in_o the_o combat_n prevail_v and_o carry_v the_o day_n yea_o say_v the_o lord_n this_o honour_n and_o privilege_n have_v all_o the_o saint_n all_o mourning_n jacob_n shall_v become_v prevail_v and_o victorious_a israel_n what_o may_v the_o base_a beggar_n and_o wretched_a rebel_n come_v to_o court_n and_o have_v access_n to_o the_o king_n yea_o say_v the_o lord_n the_o beggar_n may_v come_v in_o his_o rag_n and_o lay_v out_o all_o his_o sore_n and_o if_o the_o rebel_n have_v submit_v and_o get_v a_o pardon_n he_o may_v present_v his_o supplication_n to_o i_o and_o all_o my_o subject_n and_o servant_n of_o whatsoever_o rank_n or_o condition_n may_v not_o only_o come_v and_o ask_v what_o they_o will_v but_o they_o may_v command_v i_o sure_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o compliment_n with_o his_o poor_a creature_n when_o he_o say_v they_o may_v command_v he_o there_o be_v here_o the_o reality_n of_o the_o thing_n but_o in_o a_o way_n that_o be_v suitable_a to_o the_o glorious_a majesty_n of_o the_o great_a and_o infinite_a lord_n in_o that_o the_o saint_n have_v more_o power_n and_o moyen_fw-fr with_o god_n than_o the_o great_a courtier_n and_o favourit_n of_o a_o earthly_a king_n have_v with_o he_o and_o in_o that_o they_o shall_v as_o certain_o prevail_v as_o if_o they_o can_v command_v o_o when_o will_v we_o be_v sensible_a enough_o of_o this_o astonish_a condescension_n and_o love_n that_o the_o high_a and_o lofty_a one_o will_v regard_v we_o and_o take_v notice_n of_o our_o request_n and_o then_o stoop_v so_o low_a to_o 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their_o salvation_n who_o will_v not_o suffer_v the_o promise_n to_o fail_v nor_o disappoint_v those_o that_o wait_v upon_o he_o the_o return_n of_o prayer_n be_v more_o certain_a and_o infallible_a than_o the_o season_n of_o the_o year_n though_o these_o long_a ago_o be_v establish_v by_o a_o un-alterable_a covenant_n gen._n 8.22_o yet_o the_o lord_n have_v reserve_v a_o liberty_n not_o to_o follow_v always_o there_o the_o same_o course_n and_o by_o such_o variation_n of_o providence_n to_o punish_v when_o it_o seem_v good_a to_o he_o the_o delinquency_n of_o man_n but_o this_o word_n of_o promise_n concern_v the_o success_n of_o prayer_n be_v so_o absolute_a and_o peremptory_a that_o it_o admit_v of_o no_o exception_n and_o the_o return_n of_o prayer_n be_v ground_v
desire_v 3._o from_o the_o return_n maâ—e_n to_o christ_n prayer_n once_o and_o again_o 44._o again_o mat._n 26.39_o 42_o 44._o renew_v that_o thâ—_n 〈◊〉_d â—â—â—ght_n â—â—â—s_v fâ—om_o â—im_v it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o prayer_n may_v be_v 〈…〉_o when_o the_o particular_a be_v not_o graâ—ced_v for_o 〈…〉_o or_o pâ—â—s_v a_o â—ay_n from_o he_o but_o he_o do_v drink_v it_o oâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d the_o â—â—â—â—om_n and_o yeâ—_n it_o be_v blasphemous_a to_o imagine_v that_o christ_n â—â—ayer_n wâ—â—_n not_o hear_v contrary_a to_o what_o hâ—_n himself_o offer_v joh._n 11_o 4â—_n father_n i_o know_v that_o thou_o always_o heaâ—est_v i_o and_o particular_o as_o to_o that_o prayer_n the_o holy_a spirit_n â—â—stifieth_v that_o he_o be_v hear_v heb._n 5.7_o and_o then_o 4._o in_o the_o general_a the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n do_v most_o clear_o full_o and_o frequent_o assert_v that_o they_o thâ—â—_n sâ—ek_v the_o lord_n shall_v not_o want_v any_o good_a thing_n psa_n 34_o 10._o the_o same_o be_v affirm_v of_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o psa_n 84.11_o and_o of_o they_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n psâ—_n 34.9_o hâ—â—ce_n we_o may_v well_o infer_v since_o they_o shall_v want_v â—o_o good_a thing_n they_o can_v want_v a_o return_n â—o_o their_o prayer_n and_o 〈…〉_o answer_v from_o their_o god_n the_o lord_n do_v what_o be_v 〈◊〉_d for_o they_o 〈◊〉_d reference_n to_o the_o particular_a they_o desire_v aâ—d_v siâ—â—e_o no_o 〈◊〉_d shall_v befall_v the_o righteous_a psa_n 91.10_o pâ—â—v_n 12.21_o etc._n etc._n therefore_o they_o shall_v not_o gâ—â—â—hat_o 〈…〉_o â—hem_fw-mi 〈◊〉_d they_o shall_v ask_v it_o upon_o a_o mistake_n 〈◊〉_d â—aths_n of_o thâ—_n 〈◊〉_d be_v mâ—â—câ—_n 〈◊〉_d truth_n â—esuâ—_n haâ—_n kâ—â—p_v 〈…〉_o money_n psa_n 25.10_o if_o all_o his_o 〈…〉_o such_o than_o 〈◊〉_d those_o path_n in_o which_o he_o 〈◊〉_d in_o answer_v thâ—â—_n prayer_n those_o path_n must_v be_v suâ—â—_n 〈…〉_o of_o â—â—uth_n and_o fidelity_n in_o 〈◊〉_d form_v thâ—â—e_n 〈…〉_o &_o answer_v they_o when_o they_o call_v upon_o he_o there_o 〈◊〉_d â—ever_o a_o pâ—â—yer_n pâ—â—â—â—ed_v out_o in_o truth_n at_o which_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n do_v â—oâ—_n draw_v nigh_o and_o to_o which_o he_o do_v not_o 〈◊〉_d psa_n 145.18.19_o all_o his_o path_n be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n to_o all_o true_a 〈◊〉_d who_o can_v produce_v one_o exception_n or_o instance_n to_o the_o coâ—trâ—â—y_n he_o never_o say_v to_o such_o sock_n you_o i_o in_o vain_a isa_n 45.19_o and_o then_o there_o be_v a_o considerable_a word_n to_o this_o purpose_n rom._n 8.28_o we_o know_v that_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o good_a to_o they_o that_o love_v he_o if_o we_o ponder_v the_o scope_n of_o the_o place_n we_o will_v find_v this_o general_a truth_n to_o have_v a_o special_a relation_n to_o prayer_n of_o which_o the_o apostle_n have_v be_v speak_v in_o the_o two_o precede_a verse_n where_o he_o have_v show_v our_o ignorance_n and_o that_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o ask_v and_o the_o need_v we_o stand_v in_o of_o light_n and_o help_v and_o now_o say_v he_o you_o have_v be_v assist_v to_o do_v your_o duty_n and_o pray_v aright_o you_o need_v not_o be_v anxious_a for_o god_n part_n and_o that_o which_o lie_v upon_o he_o to_o do_v by_o way_n of_o return_n for_o you_o may_v be_v assure_v whether_o he_o give_v or_o withhold_v the_o particular_a he_o will_v have_v such_o a_o care_n of_o you_o as_o to_o do_v nothing_o but_o what_o he_o will_v make_v contribute_v and_o work_v for_o your_o good_a though_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o ask_v yet_o god_n know_v what_o to_o give_v he_o will_v not_o challenge_v thou_o for_o ask_v what_o thou_o apprehend_v to_o be_v good_a for_o thou_o if_o 269._o if_o especial_o since_o his_o spirit_n may_v concur_v and_o assist_v thou_o in_o the_o pour_v out_o of_o such_o a_o prayer_n it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o go_v to_o god_n and_o hold_v up_o to_o he_o what_o we_o conceive_v to_o be_v good_a and_o fit_a for_o we_o commit_v to_o he_o to_o make_v choice_n for_o we_o what_o he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a see_v part_n 1_o chap._n 9_o pag._n 269._o upon_o the_o matter_n it_o be_v lawful_a and_o if_o thy_o desire_n be_v moderate_a and_o submissive_a although_o as_o to_o the_o particular_a there_o may_v be_v a_o mistake_n flow_v from_o thy_o ignorance_n of_o the_o event_n and_o those_o follow_a circumstance_n which_o thou_o can_v not_o foresee_a but_o yet_o the_o lord_n will_v do_v what_o he_o of_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n see_v will_v be_v indeed_o good_a and_o convenient_a for_o thou_o and_o we_o ay_o and_o you_o believe_a roman_n say_v the_o apostle_n do_v know_v that_o god_n will_v care_v for_o they_o that_o love_v he_o and_o who_o in_o all_o thing_n do_v make_v their_o request_n know_v to_o he_o he_o will_v procure_v their_o good_a by_o the_o fit_a mean_n though_o the_o wicked_a will_v not_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v god_n care_n and_o fidelity_n in_o perform_v his_o promise_n and_o therefore_o think_v it_o in_o vain_a to_o seek_v the_o lord_n yet_o we_o know_v and_o be_v persuade_v of_o his_o love_n and_o care_n sure_o the_o knowledge_n and_o belief_n of_o this_o point_n be_v a_o difference_v mark_n and_o character_n they_o who_o have_v no_o interest_n in_o god_n love_n and_o care_n will_v not_o believe_v it_o towards_o other_o and_o thus_o its_o certain_a that_o the_o lord_n always_o hear_v his_o honest_a supplicant_n si_fw-la supra_fw-la si_fw-la aug._n â—uâ—i_fw-la supra_fw-la non_fw-la ad_fw-la voluntatem_fw-la tamen_fw-la ad_fw-la utilitatem_fw-la if_o not_o according_a to_o their_o desire_n yet_o for_o their_o profit_n which_o if_o our_o hurtful_a our_o our_o desire_n be_v often_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a desire_n will_v not_o hinder_v and_o obstruct_v they_o shall_v always_o be_v answer_v what_o do_v our_o kind_a father_n grudge_v to_o give_v we_o such_o empty_a trifle_n which_o he_o bestow_v in_o such_o abundance_n upon_o the_o wicked_a will_v he_o who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o as_o to_o give_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n to_o death_n for_o we_o and_o to_o prepare_v a_o exceed_a and_o 4.17_o and_o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n for_o we_o will_v he_o withhold_v these_o perish_a thing_n from_o we_o if_o it_o be_v not_o for_o our_o good_a rom._n 8._o â—2_n nay_o if_o we_o have_v not_o ask_v as_o we_o can_v have_v no_o solid_a peace_n either_o in_o the_o have_v or_o want_v such_o a_o particular_a that_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o prayer_n phil._n 4.6_o 7._o so_o we_o may_v have_v citato_fw-la have_v deus_fw-la concedit_fw-la tratus_fw-la quod_fw-la negate_fw-la propitius_fw-la vid._n aug._n loco_fw-la jam_fw-la jam_fw-la citato_fw-la get_v in_o wrath_n what_o the_o lord_n now_o in_o mercy_n withholdeth_a from_o thou_o who_o have_v commit_v the_o matter_n to_o god_n and_o have_v refer_v all_o to_o his_o wise_n free_a and_o love_a choice_n and_o thus_o whatever_o be_v the_o particular_a end_n and_o reason_n of_o which_o sect._n 4._o why_o the_o lord_n withholdeth_a such_o and_o such_o particular_a mercy_n as_o we_o desire_v in_o the_o general_a it_o be_v evident_a that_o his_o design_n herein_o always_o be_v to_o prevent_v our_o hurt_n and_o promove_v our_o comfort_n and_o happiness_n and_o that_o all_o his_o path_n towards_o we_o may_v be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n by_o make_v all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a and_o now_o to_o the_o objection_n as_o it_o be_v propound_v we_o answer_v although_o all_o thing_n do_v come_v alike_o to_o all_o yet_o they_o be_v not_o alike_o to_o all_o though_o in_o the_o outward_a dispensation_n there_o appear_v no_o difference_n yet_o as_o to_o the_o fountain_n from_o which_o such_o a_o dispensation_n do_v flow_v the_o end_n to_o which_o it_o do_v tend_v the_o effect_n fruit_n use_n &c_n &c_n there_o be_v a_o vast_a difference_n for_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v mercy_n blessing_n and_o pledge_n of_o love_n to_o the_o saint_n prove_v snare_n judgement_n and_o a_o earnest_n of_o everlasting_a wrath_n to_o the_o wicked_a and_o what_o great_a difference_n can_v be_v imagine_v yea_o not_o only_o be_v there_o so_o great_a a_o inequality_n &_o dissimilitude_n where_o they_o seem_v to_o be_v equal_a and_o alike_o but_o also_o where_o there_o be_v a_o inequality_n and_o the_o advantage_n appear_v to_o be_v on_o the_o part_n of_o the_o wicked_a as_o while_o we_o compare_v they_o in_o their_o prosperity_n and_o success_n and_o have_v 7â—_n have_v ps_n 73_o 7â—_n more_o than_o their_o heart_n can_v wish_v with_o the_o godly_a under_o persecution_n affliction_n and_o sore_a calamity_n yet_o even_o thus_o the_o case_n be_v not_o alter_v nor_o the_o difference_n and_o disproportion_n less_o for_o the_o saint_n affliction_n want_n and_o trial_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o they_o and_o be_v make_v to_o work_v for_o their_o good_a as_o be_v
include_v in_o these_o all_o thing_n which_o must_v pay_v tribute_n to_o the_o godly_a and_o be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o they_o in_o their_o great_a work_n that_o concern_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o their_o own_o salvation_n rom._n 8.28_o and_o the_o wicked_n full_a cup_n be_v full_a of_o poison_n and_o in_o the_o belly_n will_v become_v like_o gall_n and_o wormwood_n the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o a_o strange_a kind_n of_o wine_n rev._n 14.10_o viz._n the_o wine_n of_o the_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n a_o part_n whereof_o be_v mingle_v with_o all_o their_o delicious_a liquor_n which_o make_v they_o prove_v so_o deadly_a and_o astonish_a the_o wicked_a will_v never_o be_v able_a to_o digest_v or_o vomit_v up_o this_o wine_n the_o fat_a and_o strong_a among_o they_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o wrestle_v with_o it_o though_o they_o can_v flee_v from_o it_o and_o therefore_o in_o despair_n when_o they_o find_v it_o begin_v to_o work_v and_o cease_v upon_o their_o vital_n they_o even_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o great_a rich_a and_o mighty_a man_n will_v in_o vain_a cry_n to_o the_o mountain_n and_o rock_n to_o fall_v on_o they_o and_o hide_v they_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lamb_n from_o which_o they_o can_v flee_v and_o before_o which_o they_o can_v stand_v rev._n 6.15_o 16_o 17._o and_o in_o that_o day_n every_o one_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o discern_v the_o great_a difference_n that_o shall_v be_v between_o the_o righteous_a and_o the_o wicked_a and_o between_o he_o that_o serve_v god_n and_o he_o that_o serve_v he_o not_o malipiero_n 3.18_o and_o after_o that_o unto_o all_o eternity_n their_o lot_n and_o outward_a condition_n shall_v be_v no_o more_o alike_o that_o shall_v be_v the_o general_a day_n of_o audience_n and_o discrimination_n no_o more_o prosperity_n to_o the_o wicked_a nor_o affliction_n to_o the_o saint_n all_o tear_n shall_v then_o be_v wipe_v from_o their_o eye_n but_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v cast_v into_o that_o lake_n that_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n rev._n 7.17_o rev._n 14.10_o mat._n 13.42_o mat._n 25.41_o 46._o isa_n 3.10_o 11._o what_o will_v you_o who_o privilege_n it_o be_v to_o have_v a_o good_a understanding_n psa_n 111.10_o become_v so_o foolish_a and_o brutish_a as_o to_o envy_v or_o fret_v because_o of_o the_o prosperity_n of_o evil_a doer_n or_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o saint_n psa_fw-la 73.3_o 14_o 22._o and_o will_v thou_o be_v so_o base_o ungrate_a as_o upon_o such_o a_o account_n once_o to_o question_v his_o love_n care_n and_o fidelity_n all_o who_o part_n towards_o thou_o be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n especial_o then_o while_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v thou_o through_o thy_o folly_n to_o undo_v thyself_o nor_o put_v a_o sword_n in_o thy_o hand_n whereby_o thou_o will_v offer_v violence_n to_o thy_o own_o soul_n and_o what_o be_v all_o our_o lusting_n our_o immoderate_a and_o peremptory_a desire_n after_o such_o and_o such_o creature-enjoyment_n but_o as_o rove_a fit_n of_o distemper_a brain_n seek_v after_o that_o which_o may_v occasion_v their_o ruin_n let_v we_o not_o then_o be_v so_o earnest_a and_o peremptory_a in_o such_o desire_n nor_o too_o anxious_a concern_v the_o event_n of_o our_o prayer_n for_o they_o let_v we_o not_o measure_v the_o answer_n and_o success_n of_o prayer_n by_o such_o a_o rule_n but_o let_v we_o leave_v all_o upon_o the_o care_n love_n and_o wisdom_n of_o our_o father_n you_o will_v say_v wherefore_o then_o shall_v we_o pray_v for_o those_o thing_n since_o we_o may_v not_o be_v anxious_a concern_v the_o success_n of_o such_o prayer_n ans_fw-fr as_o we_o must_v pray_v so_o we_o ought_v to_o pray_v so_o as_o we_o may_v prevail_v and_o as_o we_o must_v look_v to_o our_o prayer_n so_o after_o their_o success_n but_o yet_o we_o must_v not_o be_v anxious_a concering_n the_o particular_a whether_o in_o kind_n it_o be_v give_v or_o not_o and_o though_o the_o particular_a we_o apprehend_v to_o be_v good_a and_o desirable_a be_v not_o nobis_fw-la not_o hic_fw-la &_o nunc_fw-la &_o nobis_fw-la good_a for_o we_o at_o such_o a_o time_n yet_o to_o pray_v for_o it_o in_o a_o regular_a way_n be_v good_a and_o acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o may_v flow_v from_o the_o breathe_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n who_o help_v we_o to_o mind_v our_o duty_n but_o not_o to_o look_v to_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o give_v or_o withhold_a of_o such_o a_o particular_a now_o the_o lord_n have_v put_v such_o a_o price_n and_o opportunity_n into_o our_o hand_n as_o to_o see_v and_o consider_v such_o a_o mercy_n which_o in_o itself_o be_v not_o evil_a and_o may_v be_v lawful_o desire_v and_o may_v prove_v a_o blessing_n to_o we_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o improve_v that_o opportunity_n and_o to_o hold_v out_o the_o case_n to_o god_n refer_v all_o to_o his_o wise_a and_o holy_a will_n and_o beg_v that_o he_o will_v do_v what_o may_v be_v best_a for_o we_o and_o thus_o as_o 1._o thou_o do_v thy_o duty_n and_o obeye_v the_o command_n to_o make_v thy_o request_n know_v to_o god_n in_o every_o thing_n phil._n 4.6_o so_o 2._o now_o thou_o may_v have_v peace_n while_o otherwise_o a_o tender_a conscience_n in_o no_o business_n case_n or_o particular_a can_v have_v rest_n for_o until_o we_o recommend_v our_o case_n to_o god_n how_o can_v we_o expect_v his_o blessing_n but_o 3._o by_o prayer_n we_o will_v not_o only_o thus_o have_v a_o kind_n of_o negative_a peace_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o challenge_n of_o conscience_n but_o also_o a_o positive_a and_o promise_a peace_n phil._n 4.7_o where_o after_o the_o exhortation_n to_o pray_v in_o every_o case_n there_o be_v a_o promise_n not_o that_o we_o shall_v get_v the_o very_a particular_a desire_v but_o whatever_o we_o get_v or_o want_v we_o shall_v get_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n to_o guard_v our_o heart_n both_o against_o anxiety_n prayer_n anxiety_n as_o anxious_a care_n be_v impertinent_a to_o we_o who_o be_v servant_n and_o child_n for_o that_o lie_v on_o the_o father_n and_o on_o the_o master_n of_o the_o master_n of_o the_o family_n so_o it_o be_v improfitable_a and_o can_v do_v we_o no_o good_a but_o rather_o provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o smite_v we_o mat._n 6.27_o and_o prayer_n be_v prescribe_v as_o a_o remedy_n of_o this_o care_n phil._n 4.6_o and_o shall_v we_o then_o make_v our_o prayer_n become_v fuel_n to_o feed_v it_o by_o be_v anxious_a concern_v the_o event_n and_o success_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o care_n and_o against_o grief_n and_o disquietness_n when_o what_o we_o desire_v be_v not_o give_v and_o the_o right_a and_o sanctify_a use_n of_o the_o mercy_n when_o it_o be_v give_v our_o prayer_n can_v want_v a_o answer_n which_o shall_v be_v better_o than_o all_o outward_a trifle_n to_o wit_n the_o peace_n of_o god_n that_o pass_v all_o understanding_n if_o the_o answer_n quiet_a and_o content_a our_o heart_n it_o must_v be_v full_a and_o satisfactory_a for_o all_o we_o can_v have_v be_v peace_n and_o contentment_n and_o let_v the_o lord_n speak_v it_o by_o what_o mean_v he_o please_v whether_o by_o give_v or_o withhold_a such_o a_o mercy_n it_o be_v no_o great_a matter_n but_o certain_o some_o one_o way_n or_o other_o he_o will_v speak_v peace_n to_o his_o saint_n psa_n 85.8_o and_o as_o this_o spiritual_a peace_n be_v thus_o promise_v so_o it_o be_v promise_v and_o evidence_v 1._o it_o declare_v that_o god_n have_v accept_v our_o prayer_n for_o what_o else_o be_v this_o peace_n but_o a_o messenger_n from_o heaven_n to_o show_v we_o that_o the_o king_n have_v hear_v and_o welcome_v our_o supplication_n and_o then_o 2._o its_o a_o earnest_n and_o pledge_n of_o more_o and_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v make_v his_o dispensation_n as_o to_o the_o particular_a to_o work_v for_o our_o good_a and_o thus_o as_o such_o a_o prayer_n be_v good_a and_o acceptable_a whatever_o be_v the_o indifferency_n of_o the_o object_n in_o its_o own_o nature_n so_o it_o 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6._o after_o prayer_n how_o be_v success_n may_v be_v discern_v if_o after_o prayer_n thou_o walk_v obedient_o and_o circumspect_o if_o thou_o be_v as_o careful_a to_o hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o commandment_n as_o thou_o be_v desirous_a that_o he_o shall_v hearken_v to_o thy_o supplication_n 7._o if_o all_o the_o while_n the_o lord_n delay_v thou_o wait_v upon_o he_o and_o look_v up_o for_o a_o answer_n 8._o but_o if_o thou_o get_v what_o thou_o desire_v and_o in_o that_o very_a way_n and_o by_o thess_n very_a mean_n which_o thou_o pitchedst_a upon_o as_o it_o often_o fall_v out_o what_o need_v thou_o doubt_v of_o the_o success_n of_o thy_o prayer_n but_o now_o we_o come_v to_o particular_n and_o 1._o by_o these_o direction_n we_o may_v know_v that_o our_o prayer_n be_v hear_v when_o the_o thing_n we_o desire_v be_v not_o 9_o not_o cha._n 9_o accomplish_v as_o 1._o if_o thou_o can_v discern_v any_o thing_n give_v by_o way_n of_o commutation_n and_o 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satisfaction_n will_v not_o that_o quiet_a thy_o heart_n nay_o 4._o if_o he_o discover_v his_o hand_n by_o some_o remarkable_a dispensation_n in_o suspend_v his_o ordinary_a influence_n or_o turn_v second_v cause_n even_o then_o when_o it_o will_v have_v appear_v that_o such_o a_o mercy_n as_o thou_o desire_v be_v bring_v to_o the_o birth_n this_o may_v be_v a_o evidence_n to_o thou_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v some_o special_a respect_n to_o thou_o and_o to_o thy_o prayer_n and_o some_o special_a design_n in_o withhold_a such_o a_o suppose_a mercy_n â—ts_v true_a if_o there_o be_v any_o 139.24_o any_o psa_fw-la 139.24_o wicked_a way_n in_o thou_o such_o a_o dispensation_n may_v be_v for_o thy_o warning_n and_o instruction_n but_o yet_o always_o it_o be_v in_o mercy_n and_o in_o love_n towards_o thou_o who_o commit_v thy_o way_n to_o god_n do_v call_v upon_o he_o in_o sincerity_n 5._o heart_n 5._o this_o and_o the_o follow_v hoâ—d_v forth_o the_o effect_n that_o a_o sanctiâ—â—ed_a 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dispensation_n ans_fw-fr our_o ignorance_n unbelief_n and_o groundless_a jealousy_n make_v we_o too_o often_o take_v a_o quite_o contrary_a course_n to_o what_o we_o ought_v and_o shall_v follow_v and_o thus_o while_o we_o be_v call_v to_o praise_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o murmur_v and_o complain_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o our_o error_n and_o mistake_n beside_o our_o unbelief_n and_o sensuality_n be_v our_o negligence_n and_o because_o we_o will_v not_o be_v at_o the_o pain_n as_o to_o bring_v our_o heart_n into_o a_o right_a frame_n and_o to_o pray_v with_o the_o whole_a heart_n so_o neither_o to_o reflect_v upon_o our_o heart_n and_o prayer_n and_o to_o compare_v they_o with_o the_o rule_n and_o those_o qualification_n which_o the_o promise_n do_v require_v that_o thus_o we_o may_v judge_v aright_o of_o the_o success_n of_o our_o work_n 6._o if_o thou_o be_v not_o discourage_v neither_o entertain_v hard_a thought_n of_o thy_o master_n and_o his_o work_n if_o thou_o love_v not_o prayer_n worse_o but_o continue_v instant_a in_o that_o exercise_n not_o dare_v to_o run_v away_o from_o god_n in_o a_o fit_a of_o discontentment_n as_o this_o may_v be_v a_o evidence_n of_o thy_o patience_n submission_n and_o etc._n and_o that_o which_o the_o lord_n main_o regard_v be_v thy_o faith_n without_o which_o we_o will_v soon_o weary_v and_o yet_o thy_o patience_n and_o submission_n abstruct_o consider_v can_v but_o be_v wel-pleasing_a to_o god_n for_o â—aith_o our_o author_n here_o it_o move_v ingenious_a nature_n to_o see_v man_n take_v repuâ—ses_n and_o dâ—niaâ—â—_n well_o which_o proud_a person_n will_v not_o do_v and_o 〈◊〉_d it_o moun_v god_n etc._n etc._n faith_n so_o also_o of_o the_o acceptance_n and_o success_n of_o thy_o prayer_n in_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n do_v thus_o rest_v upon_o thou_o thou_o may_v conclude_v that_o thou_o have_v pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o that_o therefore_o thy_o prayer_n can_v want_v a_o answer_n now_o we_o proceed_v to_o the_o other_o branch_n of_o thâ—_n question_n viz._n how_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o mercy_n come_v to_o we_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o common_a providence_n or_o in_o return_n to_o ouâ—_n prayer_n 〈◊〉_d 7._o 〈◊〉_d ibid._n i_o 7._o if_o we_o can_v discern_v the_o lord_n hand_n in_o a_o more_o than_o ordinary_a mâ—nner_n we_o may_v be_v confident_a he_o have_v hearken_v â—o_o our_o voice_n as_o first_o when_o he_o bring_v a_o thing_n to_o pass_v through_o many_o difficulty_n that_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n 2._o when_o he_o provide_v and_o facilitate_v the_o mean_n and_o make_v they_o conspire_v and_o combine_v in_o the_o accomplish_n of_o a_o mercy_n for_o we_o 3._o when_o he_o do_v it_o sudden_o and_o ere_o thou_o be_v aware_a of_o it_o as_o joseph_n and_o peter_n delivery_n from_o prison_n and_o the_o israelite_n return_n from_o babylon_n they_o be_v as_o man_n in_o a_o dream_n and_o can_v scarce_o believe_v what_o be_v do_v because_o so_o sudden_o and_o 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circumstance_n and_o thus_o those_o sin_n that_o be_v most_o grievous_a hell-like_a and_o conscience-wasting_a must_v especial_o provoke_v the_o lord_n and_o main_o obstruct_v the_o acceptance_n and_o audience_n of_o prayer_n yet_o i_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o do_v not_o deserve_v and_o may_v not_o procure_v this_o sad_a judgement_n but_o we_o will_v here_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o gospel-condescension_a to_o the_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n of_o the_o saint_n for_o though_o the_o law_n still_o abide_v in_o force_n not_o only_o as_o a_o rule_n and_o as_o to_o its_o direction_n but_o also_o as_o a_o command_n and_o in_o reference_n to_o its_o obligation_n so_o that_o the_o least_o breach_n of_o the_o law_n do_v no_o less_o now_o then_o while_o man_n continue_v in_o innocency_n and_o be_v able_a perfect_o to_o fulfil_v and_o obey_v it_o deserve_v the_o curse_n and_o make_v we_o liable_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n gal._n 3.10_o yet_o as_o to_o the_o acceptance_n of_o the_o person_n and_o performance_n there_o be_v a_o sweet_a mitigation_n in_o the_o new_a covenant_n that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o sinner_n in_o a_o mediator_n and_o the_o tenor_n of_o the_o gospel_n run_v thus_o if_o thou_o shall_v mark_v iniquity_n o_o lord_n who_o shall_v stand_v but_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v psa_n 130.3_o 4._o when_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o all_o he_o commandment_n though_o we_o do_v not_o exact_o fulfil_v they_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a psal_n 119.6_o when_o in_o sincerity_n we_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o fulfil_v his_o will_n our_o kind_a master_n will_v pardon_v and_o pass_v over_o our_o infirmity_n what_o the_o apostle_n say_v concern_v our_o particular_a duty_n viz._n give_v of_o alm_n upon_o the_o same_o ground_n will_v hold_v in_o every_o case_n and_o may_v be_v look_v upon_o as_o a_o general_a rule_n whereby_o we_o may_v judge_v concern_v the_o acceptance_n 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father_n accept_v their_o honest_a endeavour_n pity_v their_o weakness_n and_o pardon_n and_o cover_v their_o infirmity_n and_o thus_o sin_n of_o weakness_n humane_a frailty_n and_o daily_a incursion_n will_v not_o mar_v not_o hinder_v the_o acceptance_n and_o success_n of_o our_o prayer_n but_o sin_n of_o wilfulness_n and_o stubbornness_n and_o of_o continue_a and_o countenance_v laziness_n and_o negligence_n will_v be_v as_o a_o thick_a 3.44_o thick_a lament_n 3.44_o cloud_n through_o which_o our_o prayer_n will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o pierce_v such_o sin_n have_v a_o voice_n and_o they_o will_v outcry_n our_o prayer_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o the_o desire_a mercy_n will_v bring_v down_o the_o deserve_a judgement_n when_o we_o sin_v willing_o deliberate_o and_o presumptuous_o when_o sin_n lodge_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o be_v welcome_v or_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v be_v regard_v there_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v our_o prayer_n whatever_o the_o sin_n be_v whether_o in_o 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but_o if_o the_o lord_n have_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o way_n he_o shall_v have_v long_o ere_o now_o 21.43_o now_o mat._n 21.43_o remove_v the_o gospel_n from_o we_o and_o give_v it_o to_o a_o nation_n that_o will_v have_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o and_o what_o reason_n have_v we_o to_o fear_v lest_o the_o lord_n at_o length_n vindicat_fw-la the_o contempt_n of_o his_o glorious_a kingdom_n among_o we_o with_o such_o dreadful_a judgement_n as_o all_o who_o hear_v may_v be_v astonish_v if_o minister_n be_v ask_v how_o many_o in_o their_o respective_a charge_n have_v escape_v and_o be_v not_o concern_v in_o any_o of_o these_o mark_n of_o induration_n and_o rejection_n ah_o how_o shall_v we_o tremble_v to_o speak_v and_o they_o to_o hear_v the_o answer_n that_o can_v be_v give_v and_o how_o glad_a may_v that_o pastor_n be_v who_o have_v reason_n to_o say_v that_o the_o four_o ground_n as_o in_o the_o parable_n mat._n 13._o be_v good_a yea_o or_o that_o the_o 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pure_o and_o powerful_o preach_v as_o ever_o it_o be_v among_o any_o people_n since_o the_o apostle_n day_n how_o many_o pastor_n have_v reason_n to_o join_v with_o he_o in_o the_o like_o regrate_a and_o lamentation_n and_o in_o much_o anguish_n of_o spirit_n to_o ask_v with_o the_o prophet_n who_o have_v believe_v their_o report_n and_o to_o who_o have_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v reveal_v isa_n 53.1_o a_o minister_n perhaps_o be_v send_v to_o a_o paroch_n to_o seek_v one_o lose_v sheep_n while_o not_o only_o ninety_o and_o nine_o but_o nine_o hundred_o be_v suffer_v to_o wander_v and_o perish_v in_o their_o crooked_a way_n who_o though_o they_o hear_v the_o pastor_n voice_n yet_o never_o hearken_v nor_o return_v who_o will_v not_o have_v think_v that_o paul_n shall_v have_v meet_v with_o a_o good_a seedtime_n in_o
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severity_n be_v it_o not_o fit_a to_o make_v they_o find_v the_o power_n of_o his_o justice_n and_o wrath_n unto_o all_o eternity_n but_o 2._o if_o thou_o be_v indeed_o awaken_v and_o to_o purpose_v prick_v in_o heart_n and_o ask_v what_o must_v i_o do_v be_v there_o no_o remedy_n i_o will_v counsel_v thou_o to_o humble_v thyself_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o cry_v mighty_o for_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n thy_o case_n be_v most_o sad_a and_o dangerous_a and_o thou_o must_v not_o expect_v to_o go_v through_o without_o trouble_n and_o difficulty_n the_o imposthume_n be_v inveterat_fw-la and_o therefore_o thou_o must_v suffer_v the_o lancet_n to_o go_v the_o deep_a what_o ever_o course_n the_o lord_n take_v with_o other_o who_o have_v not_o so_o grieve_v and_o dishonour_v he_o and_o though_o he_o draw_v they_o in_o with_o a_o word_n of_o love_n and_o soft_o open_v their_o heart_n as_o he_o do_v lydias_n act._n 16.14_o yet_o if_o ever_o thou_o be_v bear_v again_o its_o 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those_o example_n and_o as_o it_o be_v miracle_n of_o mercy_n record_v in_o the_o word_n that_o thou_o shall_v not_o despair_v but_o lay_v hold_v on_o the_o sure_a word_n of_o promise_n and_o invitation_n come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v and_o i_o will_v give_v you_o rest_n mat._n 11.28_o whosoever_o will_v let_v he_o take_v etc._n etc._n rev._n 22.17_o etc._n etc._n be_v not_o that_o a_o sweet_a and_o full_a word_n be_v there_o not_o room_n enough_o there_o for_o to_o receive_v thou_o be_v not_o that_o a_o plaster_v fit_v for_o thy_o sore_n be_v not_o that_o word_n large_a and_o comprehensive_a both_o as_o to_o person_n their_o condition_n and_o exigence_n and_o as_o to_o the_o circumstance_n of_o time_n o_o do_v not_o then_o say_v ah_o that_o it_o have_v come_v a_o little_a soon_o before_o the_o day_n of_o grace_n be_v past_a it_o be_v too_o late_o for_o i_o now_o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o mercy_n when_o the_o door_n be_v shut_v and_o lock_v by_o a_o irrevocable_a threaten_n for_o the_o day_n of_o grace_n be_v never_o so_o far_o spend_v to_o any_o sincere_a penitent_a but_o he_o have_v daylight_n enough_o to_o let_v he_o see_v home_o and_o the_o door_n of_o mercy_n always_o stand_v open_a to_o such_o and_o they_o shall_v have_v no_o reason_n to_o complain_v that_o they_o come_v too_o late_a and_o can_v find_v no_o entry_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n know_v no_o other_o term_n but_o what_o time_n soever_o a_o sinner_n do_v repent_v when_o i_o say_v unto_o the_o wicked_a thou_o shall_v sure_o die_v if_o he_o turn_v from_o his_o sin_n he_o shall_v sure_o live_v and_o not_o die_v ezek._n 33.14_o 15._o ezek._n 18.27_o at_o what_o instant_n i_o shall_v speak_v cencern_v a_o nation_n or_o kingdom_n and_o why_o not_o also_o concern_v a_o person_n or_o family_n to_o pluck_v up_o and_o to_o pull_v down_o and_o destroy_v it_o if_o it_o turn_v from_o its_o evil_a way_n than_o i_o will_v repent_v of_o the_o evil_n i_o think_v to_o do_v unto_o they_o jer._n 18.7_o 8._o let_v the_o wicked_a forsake_v his_o way_n and_o the_o unrighteous_a man_n his_o thought_n and_o let_v he_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o and_o to_o our_o god_n for_o he_o will_v abundant_o pardon_v isa_n 55.7_o but_o you_o will_v say_v i_o see_v in_o these_o character_n my_o name_n write_v in_o such_o legible_a letter_n that_o he_o who_o run_n may_v have_v read_v my_o case_n and_o condition_n be_v so_o set_v out_o to_o the_o life_n that_o no_o place_n be_v leave_v for_o shift_n and_o evasion_n i_o know_v myself_o to_o be_v include_v in_o one_o or_o more_o of_o those_o curse_a rank_n and_o be_v it_o possible_a for_o i_o to_o escape_v that_o dreadful_a sentence_n pronounce_v against_o i_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o he_o who_o be_v truth_n itself_o ans_fw-fr but_o may_v not_o the_o lord_n give_v the_o occasion_n with_o paul_n to_o say_v i_o who_o be_v before_o a_o blasphemer_n persecuter_n and_o miscrable_a wretch_n have_v now_o obtain_v mercy_n 1_o tim._n 1.13_o see_v eph._n 2.2_o 3.4_o tit._n 3.3_o etc._n etc._n what_o or_o who_o can_v hinder_v the_o infinite_a bowel_n of_o mercy_n from_o embrace_v thou_o there_o be_v no_o threaten_v so_o peremptory_a as_o to_o bind_v up_o god_n hand_n that_o he_o may_v not_o pity_v and_o show_v mercy_n to_o who_o he_o will_v nor_o receive_v a_o sincere_a penitent_a ezek._n 33.14_o etc._n etc._n and_o as_o to_o those_o character_n they_o hold_v forth_o as_o we_o say_v ground_n of_o fear_n and_o far_o more_o than_o a_o probable_a conjecture_n concern_v the_o final_a state_n and_o eternal_a portion_n of_o such_o as_o do_v come_v under_o they_o but_o be_v not_o infallible_a rule_n nor_o a_o sufficient_a warrant_n for_o we_o to_o pass_v a_o peremptory_a sentence_n against_o ourselves_o or_o other_o in_o reference_n to_o the_o decree_n of_o reprobation_n we_o be_v exhort_v to_o give_v all_o diligence_n to_o make_v our_o election_n sure_a 2_o pet._n 1.10_o but_o we_o be_v not_o where_o command_v to_o make_v our_o damnation_n sure_a there_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n infallible_a mark_n of_o the_o one_o but_o not_o of_o the_o other_o the_o one_o be_v a_o duty_n and_o our_o sweet_a privilege_n but_o the_o other_o be_v leave_v to_o be_v manifest_v by_o that_o final_a sentence_n after_o death_n and_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n mat._n 25.41_o 4._o then_o be_v thou_o convince_v and_o humble_v be_v sin_n embitter_v unto_o thou_o and_o dare_v thou_o sin_v no_o more_o see_v thou_o thy_o need_n of_o a_o physician_n and_o be_v christ_n precious_a in_o thy_o eye_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v a_o good_a evidence_n that_o the_o
of_o our_o silence_n and_o say_v ah_o why_o do_v you_o thus_o hedge_v up_o and_o cast_v let_n and_o impediment_n in_o the_o way_n by_o sin_v against_o our_o master_n and_o lord_n and_o will_v not_o put_v to_o one_o hand_n to_o the_o work_n where_o be_v your_o longing_n and_o desire_v will_v you_o not_o do_v so_o much_o as_o cry_v a_o word_n with_o the_o king_n may_v do_v much_o ah_o know_v you_o not_o that_o he_o will_v 145.19_o will_v ps_n 145.19_o fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o his_o humble_a supplicant_n 4._o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o they_o call_v 1._o by_o 11._o by_o col._n 1.9_o 10_o 11._o enable_v we_o to_o go_v they_o themselves_o be_v talent_n bestow_v upon_o we_o for_o this_o very_a end_n and_o purpose_n so_o also_o 2._o for_o prevent_v their_o decay_n and_o lest_o otherwise_o they_o be_v 28_o be_v mat._n 25.27_o 28_o take_v from_o we_o and_o we_o become_v unfit_a and_o unable_a to_o walk_v if_o thou_o restrain_v prayer_n the_o lord_n will_v restrain_v the_o 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