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the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v grant_v that_o she_o shall_v be_v array_v in_o fine_a linen_n clean_a and_o white_a for_o the_o fine_a linen_n be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o saint_n bless_a jesus_n clothe_v my_o soul_n with_o thy_o spotless_a robe_n of_o righteousness_n and_o beautify_v i_o with_o the_o celestial_a ornament_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n let_v it_o be_v my_o constant_a desire_n and_o endeavour_v to_o appear_v more_o amiable_a in_o thy_o sight_n than_o in_o the_o censorious_a eye_n of_o man_n ii_o and_o why_o take_v you_o think_v for_o raiment_n 6.28_o matth._n 6.28_o consider_v the_o lily_n of_o the_o field_n they_o toil_v not_o neither_o do_v they_o spin_v and_o yet_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o 29._o 29._o that_o solomon_n in_o all_o his_o glory_n be_v not_o array_v like_o one_o of_o these_o how_o then_o fond_a soul_n can_v thou_o be_v proud_a of_o thy_o bodily_a apparel_n wherein_o the_o grass_n of_o the_o field_n excel_v thy_o utmost_a bravery_n 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51.10_o psa_fw-la 51.10_o o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o a_o spirit_n cleave_v steadfast_o unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o to_o thy_o covenant_n with_o i_o in_o holy_a baptism_n water_n the_o dry_a barren_a ground_n of_o my_o heart_n with_o the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n the_o celestial_a influence_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o good_a work_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n amen_n upon_o the_o use_n of_o the_o creed_n i_o have_v many_o enemy_n to_o encounter_v and_o such_o as_o be_v not_o corruptible_a flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o spiritual_a and_o invisible_a quick_a and_o powerful_a active_a and_o vigilant_a to_o ensnare_v i_o in_o all_o my_o thought_n and_o desire_n word_n and_o action_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a o_o my_o soul_n before_o thou_o go_v forth_o to_o enter_v upon_o any_o worldly_a affair_n that_o thou_o be_v well_o arm_v as_o with_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o 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commandment_n spiritual_a pride_n be_v hateful_a before_o god_n as_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o obedience_n to_o his_o law_n 6._o o_o turn_n from_o i_o shame_n and_o rebuke_v for_o i_o have_v keep_v thy_o testimony_n or_o turn_v from_o i_o that_o shame_n and_o curse_v which_o thou_o have_v threaten_v to_o the_o proud_a and_o disobedient_a 7._o prince_n also_o do_v sit_v and_o speak_v against_o i_o but_o thy_o servant_n be_v occupy_v in_o thy_o statute_n 8._o for_o thy_o testimony_n be_v my_o delight_n and_o my_o counsellor_n against_o all_o the_o power_n of_o earth_n and_o hell_n god_n word_n be_v our_o counsel_n by_o its_o direction_n and_o our_o comfort_n in_o its_o practice_n the_o prayer_n o_o lord_n the_o giver_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o thy_o servant_n fervent_o to_o desire_v right_o to_o understand_v and_o constant_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o thy_o evangelical_n precept_n let_v not_o any_o power_n upon_o earth_n nor_o all_o the_o prince_n and_o power_n of_o hell_n withdraw_v my_o heart_n from_o thou_o or_o my_o action_n from_o the_o rule_n of_o righteousness_n but_o let_v thy_o testimony_n be_v ever_o both_o my_o counsel_n and_o my_o comfort_n in_o my_o pilgrimage_n upon_o earth_n that_o in_o the_o end_n i_o may_v safe_o arrive_v in_o my_o native_a country_n of_o heaven_n to_o ascribe_v for_o ever_o glory_n to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o four_o part._n 1._o my_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o the_o dust_n o_o quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n or_o my_o soul_n be_v too_o much_o set_v upon_o earthly_a thing_n do_v thou_o quicken_v i_o with_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o heavenly_a affection_n according_a to_o thy_o promise_n in_o thy_o word_n 2._o
may_v be_v inflame_v with_o love_n and_o obedience_n 2._o give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o will_v keep_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n the_o understanding_n must_v first_o be_v enlighten_v that_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o love_n and_o obedience_n 3._o make_v i_o to_o go_v in_o the_o path_n of_o thy_o commandment_n for_o therein_o be_v my_o delight_n and_o because_o all_o holy_a desire_n be_v not_o but_o by_o the_o influence_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n therefore_o it_o follow_v incline_v my_o heart_n 4._o incline_v my_o heart_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n and_o not_o unto_o covetousness_n god_n be_v to_o be_v obey_v not_o for_o any_o earthly_a end_n and_o therefore_o a_o sincere_a obedience_n be_v inconsistent_a with_o covetousness_n 5._o o_o turn_v away_o my_o eye_n lest_o they_o behold_v vanity_n and_o quicken_v thou_o i_o in_o thy_o way_n the_o way_n of_o the_o world_n be_v vain_a and_o unsatisfy_a and_o christ_n the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n 6._o o_o establish_v thy_o word_n in_o thy_o servant_n that_o i_o may_v fear_v thou_o god_n word_n must_v not_o be_v slight_o hear_v but_o deep_o settle_v in_o the_o heart_n to_o beget_v therein_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n 7._o take_v away_o the_o rebuke_n i_o be_o afraid_a of_o for_o thy_o judgement_n be_v good_a we_o will_v fear_v reproach_n for_o our_o sin_n do_v we_o serious_o consider_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n judgement_n 8._o behold_v my_o delight_n be_v in_o thy_o commandment_n o_o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n the_o more_o active_a we_o be_v in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n the_o great_a delight_n shall_v we_o find_v therein_o glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n it_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o soul_n o_o lord_n to_o know_v and_o obey_v thy_o command_n as_o be_v the_o way_n of_o true_a delight_n and_o give_v i_o a_o right_a understanding_n thereof_o with_o a_o firm_a adhesion_n and_o obedience_n thereunto_o mortify_v the_o exorbitant_a lust_n of_o my_o eye_n and_o of_o my_o heart_n who_o issue_n be_v shame_n and_o reproach_n 5._o ecclus._n 23.1_o 5._o leave_v i_o not_o to_o their_o counsel_n and_o let_v i_o not_o fall_v by_o they_o but_o turn_v away_o from_o i_o vain_a hope_n and_o concupiscence_n and_o thou_o shall_v hold_v he_o up_o who_o be_v desirous_a always_o to_o serve_v thou_o through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o six_o part._n verse_n 1._o let_v thy_o love_a mercy_n come_v also_o unto_o i_o o_o lord_n even_o thy_o salvation_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o salvation_n be_v promise_v to_o his_o people_n 2._o so_o shall_v i_o make_v answer_n to_o my_o blasphemer_n for_o my_o trust_n be_v in_o thy_o word_n the_o manifestation_n whereof_o shall_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o evil_a speaker_n 3._o o_o take_v not_o the_o word_n of_o thy_o truth_n utter_o out_o of_o my_o mouth_n for_o my_o hope_n be_v in_o thy_o judgement_n he_o that_o hope_v for_o mercy_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n must_v now_o profess_v the_o truth_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trial_n and_o temptation_n 4._o so_o shall_v i_o always_o keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o end_n or_o love_n which_o be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n continue_v for_o ever_o 5._o and_o i_o will_v walk_v at_o liberty_n for_o i_o seek_v thy_o commandment_n the_o love_n of_o god_n diffuse_v in_o the_o heart_n do_v enlarge_v our_o step_n in_o the_o way_n of_o obedience_n to_o his_o law_n 6._o i_o will_v speak_v of_o thy_o testimony_n even_o before_o king_n and_o will_v not_o be_v ashamed_a and_o animate_v we_o undaunted_o to_o profess_v the_o truth_n before_o the_o great_a power_n upon_o earth_n 7._o and_o my_o delight_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o commandment_n which_o i_o have_v love_v these_o be_v inseparable_o urit_v the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o love_n of_o whatever_o he_o command_v 8._o my_o hand_n also_o will_v i_o lift_v up_o to_o thy_o commandment_n which_o i_o have_v love_v and_o my_o study_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o statute_n the_o love_n of_o the_o heart_n set_v the_o hand_n on_o work_n and_o both_o in_o holy_a action_n and_o divine_a contemplation_n be_v the_o pious_a soul_n delight_v the_o prayer_n great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n in_o promise_v and_o great_a be_v thy_o righteousness_n in_o perform_v the_o promise_n of_o salvation_n to_o all_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o let_v this_o thy_o mercy_n and_o truth_n appear_v in_o my_o salvation_n set_a my_o heart_n at_o liberty_n from_o all_o extravagant_a lust_n which_o tyrannize_v there_o and_o grant_v that_o thy_o law_n may_v be_v so_o much_o my_o delight_n that_o i_o fear_v not_o to_o profess_v the_o same_o even_o before_o king_n when_o call_v thereunto_o let_v thy_o holy_a will_n reveal_v be_v my_o daily_a study_n and_o my_o hand_n lift_v up_o careful_o to_o perform_v the_o same_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o seven_o part._n verse_n 1._o o_o think_v upon_o thy_o servant_n as_o concern_v thy_o word_n wherein_o thou_o have_v cause_v i_o to_o put_v my_o trust_n a_o holy_a confidence_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v a_o good_a ground_n of_o prayer_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n thereof_o 2._o the_o same_o be_v my_o comfort_n in_o my_o trouble_n for_o thy_o word_n have_v quicken_v i_o and_o of_o consolation_n in_o the_o great_a extremity_n 3._o the_o proud_a have_v have_v i_o exceed_o in_o derision_n yet_o have_v i_o not_o shrink_v from_o thy_o law_n and_o of_o perseverance_n in_o spite_n of_o all_o the_o scoff_v and_o contradiction_n of_o sinner_n 4._o for_o i_o remember_v thy_o everlasting_a judgement_n o_o lord_n and_o receive_v comfort_n to_o remember_v the_o joy_n of_o eternity_n support_v the_o pious_a soul_n in_o the_o great_a of_o temporal_a affliction_n 5._o i_o be_o horriby_o afraid_a for_o the_o ungodly_a that_o forsake_v thy_o law_n the_o impiety_n of_o other_o do_v more_o terrify_v a_o godly_a person_n than_o his_o own_o suffering_n by_o their_o injustice_n 6._o thy_o statute_n have_v be_v my_o song_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n the_o equity_n of_o the_o divine_a precept_n be_v the_o most_o proper_a subject_n of_o melodious_a poe_o upon_o earth_n 7._o i_o have_v think_v upon_o thy_o name_n o_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n season_n and_o have_v keep_v thy_o law_n night_n meditation_n do_v much_o conduce_v to_o the_o right_n order_v all_o the_o action_n of_o the_o day_n 8._o this_o i_o have_v because_o i_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n obedience_n be_v reward_v with_o grace_n for_o grace_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n o_o think_v upon_o thy_o servant_n in_o great_a mercy_n o_o lord_n and_o let_v no_o external_a trouble_n no_o reproach_n of_o the_o proud_a and_o scornful_a withdraw_v my_o heart_n from_o that_o love_n and_o obedience_n which_o i_o owe_v unto_o thou_o but_o let_v thy_o grace_n so_o prevent_v i_o in_o all_o my_o do_n that_o i_o fail_v not_o of_o thy_o follow_a grace_n to_o continue_v thy_o faithful_a servant_n and_o soldier_n to_o my_o life_n end_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o eight_o part._n verse_n 1._o thou_o be_v my_o portion_n o_o lord_n i_o have_v promise_v to_o keep_v thy_o law_n the_o covenant_n betwixt_o god_n and_o his_o people_n be_v reciprocal_a god_n promise_v to_o be_v their_o exceed_a great_a reward_n and_o they_o promise_v to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n 2._o i_o make_v my_o humble_a petition_n in_o thy_o presence_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n o_o be_v thou_o merciful_a unto_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n and_o that_o this_o covenant_n may_v stand_v firm_a we_o must_v hearty_o implore_v both_o the_o assistance_n of_o divine_a grace_n to_o keep_v our_o promise_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o mercy_n to_o perform_v his_o promise_n unto_o we_o 3._o i_o call_v i_o own_o way_n to_o remembrance_n and_o turn_v my_o foot_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n the_o iniquity_n of_o our_o own_o way_n must_v be_v frequent_o remember_v that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n 4._o i_o make_v haste_n and_o prolong_v not_o the_o time_n to_o keep_v thy_o statute_n he_o that_o have_v any_o care_n of_o his_o soul_n will_v not_o put_v off_o his_o conversion_n from_o the_o error_n of_o his_o way_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o new_a obedience_n 5._o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o proud_a have_v rob_v i_o but_o i_o have_v not_o forget_v thy_o law_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a continue_v firm_a in_o holy_a affection_n even_o when_o through_o violence_n of_o
temptation_n he_o be_v defective_a in_o some_o exterior_a act_n of_o obedience_n 6._o at_o midnight_n i_o will_v rise_v to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o because_o of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n davine_n praise_n be_v to_o be_v celebrate_v night_n and_o day_n and_o our_o fail_n of_o divine_a worship_n in_o the_o day_n may_v be_v supply_v in_o the_o night_n 7._o i_o be_o a_o companion_n of_o all_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o and_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n the_o society_n of_o holy_a man_n be_v both_o a_o great_a comfort_n and_o a_o great_a furtherance_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n 8._o the_o earth_n o_o lord_n be_v full_a of_o thy_o mercy_n o_o teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n god_n common_a blessing_n be_v extend_v unto_o all_o but_o his_o special_a favour_n be_v reserve_v for_o they_o that_o keep_v his_o commandment_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n what_o ever_o my_o part_n or_o portion_n be_v upon_o earth_n be_v thou_o my_o portion_n o_o lord_n and_o the_o lot_n of_o my_o inheritance_n preserve_v i_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n and_o in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a glory_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o nine_o part._n verse_n 1._o o_o lord_n thou_o have_v deal_v gracious_o with_o thy_o servant_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n god_n gracious_a promise_n do_v move_v he_o to_o be_v merciful_a in_o his_o deal_n with_o we_o far_o beyond_o our_o merit_n 2._o o_o learn_v i_o true_a understanding_n and_o knowledge_n for_o i_o have_v believe_v thy_o commandment_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o godliness_n what_o we_o can_v believe_v by_o understanding_n we_o must_v understand_v by_o believe_v 3._o before_o i_o be_v trouble_v i_o go_v wrong_v but_o now_o have_v i_o keep_v thy_o word_n the_o rod_n of_o affliction_n and_o good_a discipline_n keep_v the_o soul_n in_o humility_n and_o obedience_n 4._o thou_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a o_o teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n even_o in_o adversity_n god_n be_v no_o less_o gracious_a than_o in_o prosperity_n 5._o the_o proud_a have_v imagine_v a_o lie_n against_o i_o but_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o commandment_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n though_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o instrument_n invent_v and_o suggest_v lie_v to_o subvert_v the_o truth_n yet_o by_o a_o sincere_a obedience_n they_o be_v discover_v and_o reject_v 6._o their_o heart_n be_v as_o fat_a as_o brawn_n but_o my_o delight_n have_v be_v in_o thy_o law_n through_o pride_n and_o luxury_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v fat_v with_o delight_n but_o humility_n and_o obedience_n be_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o righteous_a soul_n 7._o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v in_o trouble_n that_o i_o may_v learn_v thy_o statute_n temptation_n and_o trouble_n yield_v the_o peaceable_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n to_o they_o that_o be_v exercise_v thereby_o 8._o the_o law_n of_o thy_o mouth_n be_v dear_a unto_o i_o than_o thousand_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n grace_n excel_v gold_n as_o much_o as_o heaven_n excel_v earth_n or_o the_o soul_n the_o body_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n thou_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a o_o lord_n even_o in_o the_o chastisement_n of_o thy_o servant_n let_v both_o thy_o favour_n and_o thy_o frown_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o i_o and_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n make_v i_o cleave_v more_o steadfast_o in_o my_o obedience_n to_o thy_o most_o holy_a law_n esteem_v thy_o commandment_n far_o above_o all_o earthly_a treasure_n as_o be_v the_o way_n to_o those_o never-failing_a treasure_n of_o celestial_a glory_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o ten_o part._n verse_n 1._o thy_o hand_n have_v make_v i_o and_o fashion_v i_o o_o give_v i_o understanding_n that_o i_o may_v learn_v thy_o commandment_n to_o know_v god_n and_o obey_v his_o law_n be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o creation_n after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o be_v be_v thereby_o attain_v 2._o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o will_v be_v glad_a when_o they_o see_v i_o because_o i_o have_v put_v my_o trust_n in_o thy_o word_n example_n of_o piety_n rejoice_v the_o heart_n of_o they_o that_o true_o fear_v god_n 3._o i_o know_v o_o lord_n that_o thy_o judgement_n be_v right_a and_o that_o thou_o of_o very_a faithfulness_n have_v cause_v i_o to_o be_v trouble_v it_o be_v most_o righteous_a and_o just_a that_o they_o who_o fall_v from_o god_n by_o pride_n and_o disobedience_n be_v first_o humble_v by_o affliction_n before_o they_o be_v restore_v to_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n 4._o o_o let_v thy_o love_a kindness_n be_v my_o comfort_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n let_v this_o be_v my_o comfort_n in_o all_o my_o trouble_n that_o they_o be_v send_v according_a to_o thy_o word_n in_o mercy_n to_o humble_a not_o in_o fury_n to_o consume_v and_o destroy_v i_o 5._o o_o let_v thy_o love_a mercy_n come_v unto_o i_o that_o i_o may_v live_v for_o thy_o law_n be_v my_o delight_n both_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n be_v the_o issue_n of_o god_n love_a mercy_n and_o the_o soul_n be_v qualify_v for_o this_o mercy_n by_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n 6._o let_v the_o proud_a be_v confound_v for_o they_o go_v wicked_o about_o to_o destroy_v i_o but_o i_o will_v be_v occupy_v in_o thy_o commandment_n a_o constant_a regular_a obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n confound_v all_o the_o machination_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o instrument_n 7._o let_v such_o as_o fear_v thou_o and_o have_v know_v thy_o testimony_n be_v turn_v unto_o i_o wherein_o the_o prayer_n and_o example_n of_o the_o godly_a be_v both_o strength_n and_o consolation_n 8._o o_o let_v my_o heart_n be_v sound_a in_o thy_o statute_n that_o i_o be_v not_o ashamed_a the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n will_v preserve_v we_o from_o that_o confusion_n which_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o hypocrite_n the_o prayer_n that_o i_o may_v attain_v that_o perfection_n and_o felicity_n whereunto_o thou_o have_v create_v i_o o_o lord_n i_o humble_o beg_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n both_o to_o know_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o obey_v thy_o most_o holy_a will_n in_o all_o my_o humiliation_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n let_v thy_o love_a mercy_n support_v i_o the_o prayer_n and_o example_n of_o thy_o saint_n and_o servant_n assist_v i_o o_o let_v my_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o sound_v in_o thy_o service_n that_o i_o may_v escape_v that_o everlasting_a confusion_n which_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o hypocrite_n and_o my_o lot_n may_v be_v with_o thy_o faithful_a servant_n for_o ever_o to_o sing_v glory_n to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n &c_n &c_n our_o father_n which_o art_n etc._n etc._n chap._n iii_o of_o meditation_n for_o the_o six_o hour_n of_o prayer_n or_o twelve_o a_o clock_n at_o evening_n and_o morning_n and_o at_o noonday_n will_v i_o pray_v so_o resolve_v holy_a david_n 6.10_o ps_n 55.18_o dan._n 6.10_o and_o so_o pray_v holy_a daniel_n and_o at_o this_o hour_n pray_v s._n peter_n also_o 10.9_o also_o act._n 10.9_o and_o shall_v not_o such_o eminent_a example_n move_v thou_o also_o at_o this_o hour_n to_o converse_v with_o heaven_n especial_o remember_v i_o the_o arrow_n that_o fly_v by_o day_n and_o the_o destruction_n that_o waste_v at_o the_o noonday_n 6._o ps_n 91.5_o 6._o the_o arrow_n of_o temptation_n fly_v thick_a about_o we_o and_o the_o devil_n as_o a_o roar_a lion_n continual_o go_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v 5.8_o 1_o pet._n 5.8_o fly_v then_o to_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o refuge_n upon_o the_o sacred_a wing_n of_o devout_a prayer_n and_o holy_a meditation_n call_v to_o mind_n ii_o that_o it_o be_v at_o this_o hour_n our_o first_o parent_n for_o their_o pride_n and_o disobedience_n be_v drive_v out_o of_o paradise_n and_o let_v this_o consideration_n humble_a thy_o soul_n at_o this_o hour_n under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v draw_v thou_o out_o of_o that_o mass_n of_o corruption_n wherein_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o mankind_n thou_o be_v original_o involve_v and_o exalt_v thou_o to_o the_o hope_n of_o admittance_n into_o the_o celestial_a paradise_n which_o be_v lose_v by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v regain_v by_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n who_o iii_o as_o at_o this_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n be_v list_v up_o on_o the_o cross_n as_o be_v the_o brazen_a serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n 3.14_o luk._n 23.44_o
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three_o long_a hour_n together_o whilst_o the_o sun_n be_v in_o its_o full_a strength_n withdraw_v the_o influence_n of_o its_o light_n from_o those_o merciless_a wretch_n who_o crucify_a the_o lord_n of_o glory_n 15.33_o s._n mark_v 15.33_o and_o when_o the_o six_o hour_n be_v come_v there_o be_v darkness_n over_o the_o whole_a land_n the_o sun_n hide_v his_o face_n be_v as_o it_o be_v ashamed_a to_o behold_v the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n eclipse_v and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n and_o this_o most_o just_o aught_o to_o represent_v to_o my_o conscience_n my_o manifold_a deed_n of_o darkness_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o my_o saviour_n death_n and_o do_v daily_o eclipse_v the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n from_o shine_v upon_o i_o o_o holy_a jesus_n who_o do_v humble_v thyself_o unto_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n who_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n vouchsafe_v to_o illuminate_v my_o darken_a soul_n with_o 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be_v thither_o enwrap_v whither_o thy_o glorious_a redeemer_n at_o this_o hour_n ascend_v shall_v not_o the_o heart_n be_v there_o where_o the_o treasure_n be_v 1.11_o act._n 1.11_o all_o thy_o treasure_n sure_o all_o thy_o hope_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n be_v treasure_v up_o in_o thy_o bless_a saviour_n who_o be_v go_v into_o heaven_n grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o almighty_a god_n that_o like_a as_o i_o do_v believe_v thy_o only_a beget_v son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o have_v ascend_v into_o the_o heaven_n so_o i_o also_o may_v in_o heart_n and_o mind_n thither_o ascend_v and_o with_o he_o continual_o dwell_v who_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n one_o god_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n psalm_n for_o the_o six_o hour_n of_o prayer_n psal_n cxix_o part_n 11._o verse_n 1._o my_o soul_n have_v long_v for_o thy_o salvation_n and_o i_o have_v a_o good_a hope_n because_o of_o thy_o word_n god_n promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n in_o his_o 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conservat_fw-la legem_fw-la multiplicat_fw-la orationem_fw-la ecclus._n 35.1_o glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n both_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o eye_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n long_v great_o for_o that_o grace_n and_o salvation_n which_o thy_o word_n do_v promise_v let_v no_o persecution_n either_o from_o my_o bodily_a or_o ghostly_a adversary_n rob_v i_o of_o the_o hope_n thereof_o let_v no_o false_a suggestion_n either_o withdraw_v my_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o thy_o truth_n or_o from_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o in_o all_o the_o action_n of_o my_o life_n but_o of_o thy_o love_a kindness_n vouchsafe_v so_o to_o quicken_v all_o my_o holy_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n that_o when_o the_o few_o day_n of_o this_o life_n take_v end_n i_o may_v inherit_v that_o life_n which_o know_v no_o end_n through_o jesus_n the_o twelve_o part._n verse_n 1._o o_o lord_n thy_o word_n endure_v for_o 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we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o all_o temptation_n 8._o i_o see_v that_o all_o thing_n come_v to_o a_o end_n but_o thy_o commandment_n be_v exceed_o broad_a we_o see_v by_o daily_a experience_n that_o all_o those_o worldly_a thing_n and_o carnal_a delight_n whereby_o we_o be_v tempt_v to_o sin_n do_v quick_o vanish_v but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n abide_v for_o ever_o glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n i_o be_o thou_o o_o lord_n not_o only_o by_o creation_n but_o also_o solemn_o devote_v by_o regeneration_n in_o baptism_n and_o i_o be_o resolve_v to_o continue_v thou_o o_o save_v i_o from_o every_o transgression_n of_o any_o of_o thy_o most_o holy_a law_n which_o all_o creature_n in_o their_o several_a kind_n do_v obey_v let_v not_o the_o secret_a undermine_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o open_a flatter_a felicity_n of_o the_o world_n cozer_n and_o ensnare_v i_o for_o these_o shall_v 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glory_n if_o i_o go_v down_o to_o hell_n thou_o be_v there_o also_o in_o the_o nether_a hell_n by_o the_o execution_n of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n and_o in_o the_o grave_n also_o for_o that_o very_a dust_n whereinto_o the_o dead_a body_n of_o man_n be_v dissolve_v be_v preserve_v from_o annihilation_n by_o thy_o essential_a presence_n therewithal_o verse_n 8_o if_o i_o take_v the_o wing_n of_o the_o morning_n which_o even_o in_o a_o moment_n overspread_v and_o embeam_n the_o face_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n and_o be_v convey_v as_o swift_a as_o lightning_n to_o remain_v in_o the_o utmost_a part_n of_o the_o sea_n beyond_o all_o the_o habitable_a part_n of_o this_o inferior_a world_n verse_n 9_o even_o there_o thy_o hand_n of_o powerful_a influence_n shall_v lead_v i_o i_o shall_v not_o otherwise_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v a_o be_v and_o thy_o right_a hand_n which_o render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n shall_v hold_v i_o to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o my_o way_n and_o do_n i_o will_v not_o therefore_o assay_v to_o fly_v from_o thou_o though_o just_o displease_v for_o my_o sin_n but_o rather_o upon_o the_o wing_n of_o true_a repentance_n i_o will_v fly_v unto_o thou_o even_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o unspeakable_a mercy_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o dear_a saviour_n verse_n 10_o if_o i_o say_v through_o the_o deceitful_a imagination_n of_o my_o darken_a heart_n sure_o the_o darkness_n which_o hide_v all_o thing_n from_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n shall_v cover_v i_o from_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n also_o i_o shall_v soon_o be_v convince_v of_o the_o folly_n of_o such_o a_o gross_a conceit_n for_o than_o shall_v my_o night_n the_o most_o secret_a of_o my_o thought_n and_o close_a deed_n of_o darkness_n be_v turn_v unto_o day_n be_v as_o clear_o see_v as_o in_o the_o noon_n day_n sun_n verse_n 11_o yea_o the_o darkness_n that_o which_o be_v such_o to_o we_o be_v no_o darkness_n with_o thou_o the_o darkness_n and_o light_n 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yet_o a_o little_a space_n before_o there_o be_v none_o of_o they_o they_o do_v not_o exist_v in_o nature_n or_o be_v no_o other_o than_o a_o deform_a lump_n of_o unclean_a seed_n verse_n 17_o how_o dear_a and_o precious_a yea_o mysterious_a and_o profound_a be_v thy_o counsel_n unto_o i_o o_o god_n when_o i_o consider_v with_o what_o a_o unfathomed_a depth_n of_o wisdom_n mercy_n and_o justice_n thou_o do_v order_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n o_o how_o great_a be_v the_o sum_n of_o they_o the_o number_n variety_n use_n and_o beauty_n of_o they_o can_v be_v sum_v up_o verse_n 18_o if_o i_o tell_v they_o i_o undertake_v a_o impossible_a task_n for_o they_o be_v more_o in_o number_n than_o the_o sand_n upon_o the_o sea_n shore_n which_o can_v be_v number_v and_o therefore_o when_o i_o awake_v up_o i_o be_o present_a with_o thou_o in_o contemplation_n of_o thy_o marvellous_a work_n and_o of_o thy_o good_a providence_n over_o i_o both_o sleep_a and_o wake_v verse_n 19_o will_v thou_o not_o slay_v the_o wicked_a o_o god_n who_o forget_v thou_o and_o the_o wondrous_a work_n which_o thou_o have_v do_v depart_v from_o i_o you_o bloodthirsty_a man_n i_o will_v not_o communicate_v with_o you_o in_o your_o sinful_a desire_n and_o do_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o murder_n and_o everlasting_a destruction_n of_o immortal_a soul_n verse_n 20_o for_o they_o speak_v unrighteous_o against_o thou_o if_o they_o speak_v of_o thou_o o_o lord_n it_o be_v nor_o aright_o and_o as_o become_v the_o honour_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o thy_o enemy_n take_v thy_o name_n in_o vain_a and_o therefore_o they_o be_v thy_o enemy_n because_o thy_o name_n which_o be_v great_a wonderful_a and_o holy_a be_v profane_v by_o they_o verse_n 21_o do_v not_o i_o hate_v they_o o_o lord_n that_o hate_v thou_o i_o shall_v not_o otherwise_o love_v thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o not_o hate_v all_o they_o not_o in_o their_o person_n but_o in_o their_o sinful_a action_n whereby_o they_o be_v hateful_a and_o offensive_a to_o thy_o majesty_n and_o be_o not_o i_o grieve_v with_o those_o that_o rise_v up_o against_o thou_o their_o rebellion_n and_o disobedience_n be_v a_o great_a grief_n and_o a_o wound_n unto_o my_o spirit_n verse_n 22_o yea_o i_o hate_v they_o right_a sore_n as_o though_o they_o be_v my_o enemy_n even_o because_o they_o be_v thy_o enemy_n through_o the_o iniquity_n of_o their_o do_n and_o herein_o verse_n 23_o try_v i_o o_o god_n as_o the_o silver_n be_v try_v when_o the_o dross_n be_v purge_v thence_o that_o i_o may_v both_o love_v my_o enemy_n as_o they_o be_v i_o but_o hate_v they_o as_o thou_o and_o seek_v out_o the_o ground_n of_o my_o heart_n purge_v out_o that_o core_n of_o corruption_n from_o whence_o all_o unlawful_a love_n and_o hatred_n issue_v prove_v i_o and_o examine_v my_o thought_n purify_v my_o soul_n in_o all_o her_o imagination_n affection_n and_o intention_n that_o no_o dregs_o of_o sinful_a pollution_n cleave_v thereunto_o verse_n 24_o look_v well_o if_o there_o be_v any_o way_n of_o wickedness_n in_o i_o assist_v i_o by_o thy_o all-seeing_a spirit_n to_o look_v into_o my_o heart_n and_o diligent_o to_o search_v and_o try_v my_o way_n lest_o in_o any_o respect_n i_o swerve_v from_o thy_o most_o holy_a law_n and_o lead_v i_o in_o the_o way_n everlasting_a the_o way_n that_o lead_v to_o the_o full_a enjoyment_n of_o thou_o my_o god_n the_o fountain_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n that_o without_o distraction_n or_o cessation_n i_o may_v ascribe_v glory_n to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n chap._n viii_o of_o meditation_n fit_v to_o every_o day_n ordinary_a action_n and_o several_a disposition_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n when_o you_o go_v forth_o out_o of_o your_o house_n or_o chamber_n say_v the_o lord_n preserve_v my_o go_v out_o and_o my_o come_n in_o 121.8_o ps_n 121.8_o from_o this_o time_n forth_o for_o evermone_v he_o shall_v give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o thou_o 91.11_o ps_n 91.11_o to_o keep_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o way_n in_o their_o hand_n they_o shall_v bear_v thou_o 12._o 12._o lest_o at_o any_o time_n thou_o hurt_v thy_o foot_n against_o a_o stone_n o_o hold_v thou_o up_o my_o go_n in_o thy_o path_n that_o my_o footstep_n slip_v not_o 17.5_o ps_n 17.5_o hold_v thou_o up_o my_o go_n in_o thy_o path_n that_o i_o may_v daily_o perform_v my_o vow_n lead_v i_o forth_o in_o thy_o truth_n 25.4_o ps_n 25.4_o and_o learn_v i_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n in_o thou_o have_v be_v my_o hope_n all_o the_o day_n long_o as_o you_o walk_v or_o travel_v by_o the_o way_n i_o be_o the_o way_n 14.6_o joh._n 14.6_o the_o truth_n and_o
affliction_n 8.28_o ro._n 8.28_o remember_v that_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o good_a to_o they_o that_o love_n god_n when_o you_o suffer_v any_o bodily_a pain_n both_o this_o and_o the_o great_a of_o the_o pain_n my_o corruptible_a fiesh_n can_v possible_o suffer_v be_v but_o as_o a_o hea-biting_a to_o the_o least_o of_o the_o pain_n of_o the_o nether_a hell_n and_o these_o my_o sin_n have_v just_o deserve_v but_o bless_a lord_n let_v i_o have_v my_o punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o spare_v o_o spare_v i_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v i_o be_o not_o master_n of_o myself_o except_o in_o patience_n i_o possess_v my_o soul_n in_o spite_n of_o what_o flesh_n can_v do_v unto_o i_o a_o furious_a man_n can_v be_v justify_v 1.22_o ecclus._n 1.22_o or_o escape_v punishment_n for_o the_o sway_n of_o his_o fury_n shall_v be_v his_o destruction_n a_o patient_a man_n will_v bear_v for_o a_o time_n 23_o 23_o and_o afterward_o joy_n shall_v spring_v up_o unto_o he_o he_o will_v hide_v his_o word_n for_o a_o time_n 24._o 24._o and_o the_o lip_n of_o many_o shall_v declare_v his_o wisdom_n i_o know_v o_o lord_n that_o thou_o do_v not_o willing_o afflict_v the_o son_n of_o man_n s._n paul_n have_v his_o thorn_n in_o the_o flesh_n 12.77_o 2_o cor._n 12.77_o but_o it_o be_v to_o prevent_v the_o swell_a of_o his_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a pride_n and_o vainglory_n and_o i_o humble_o beg_v o_o lord_n that_o my_o present_a pain_n in_o body_n may_v through_o my_o patient_a sufferance_n conduce_v to_o the_o better_a health_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o o_o that_o i_o be_v as_o feel_o sensible_a of_o the_o many_o sore_n and_o disease_n of_o my_o soul_n as_o i_o be_o now_o of_o my_o bodily_a pain_n i_o shall_v then_o more_o affectionate_o and_o with_o great_a devotion_n apply_v myself_o to_o the_o great_a physician_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v sensible_a of_o your_o want_n of_o knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n who_o will_v set_v scourge_n over_o my_o thought_n 2_o ecclus._n 23.3_o 2_o and_o the_o discipline_n of_o wisdom_n over_o my_o heart_n that_o they_o spare_v i_o not_o for_o my_o ignorances_n and_o pass_v not_o by_o my_o sin_n lest_o my_o ignorances_n increase_n 3._o 3._o and_o my_o sin_n abound_v to_o my_o destruction_n that_o it_o may_v please_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o forgive_v i_o all_o my_o negligence_n and_o ignorances_n and_o to_o endue_v i_o with_o the_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o amend_v my_o life_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n o_o god_n of_o my_o father_n 4_o wisd_v 9.1_o 4_o and_o lord_n of_o all_o mercy_n give_v i_o wisdom_n that_o fit_v by_o thy_o throne_n and_o reject_v i_o not_o from_o among_o thy_o child_n o_o send_v she_o out_o of_o thy_o holy_a heaven_n 10._o 10._o and_o from_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o glory_n that_o be_v present_a she_o may_v labour_v with_o i_o that_o i_o may_v know_v what_o be_v please_v unto_o thou_o though_o i_o have_v the_o gift_n of_o prophecy_n 13.2_o 1_o cor._n 13.2_o and_o understand_v all_o mystery_n and_o have_v all_o knowledge_n and_o though_o i_o have_v all_o faith_n so_o that_o i_o can_v remove_v mountain_n and_o have_v not_o charity_n it_o profit_v i_o nothing_o be_v dull_a and_o averse_a from_o holy_a duty_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o forget_v i_o 13.1_o psal_n 13.1_o o_o lord_n for_o ever_o how_o long_o will_v thou_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o how_o long_o shall_v i_o seek_v counsel_n in_o my_o soul_n 2_o 2_o and_o be_v so_o vex_v in_o my_o heart_n how_o long_o shall_v my_o enemy_n triumph_n over_o i_o consider_v and_o hear_v i_o o_o lord_n 3_o 3_o my_o god_n lighten_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o sleep_v not_o in_o death_n lest_o my_o enemy_n say_v 4_o 4_o i_o have_v prevail_v against_o he_o for_o if_o i_o be_v cast_v down_o they_o that_o trouble_v i_o will_v rejoice_v at_o it_o but_o my_o trust_n be_v in_o thy_o mercy_n 5_o 5_o and_o my_o heart_n be_v joyful_a in_o thy_o salvation_n i_o will_v sing_v of_o the_o lord_n 6_o 6_o because_o he_o have_v deal_v so_o love_o with_o i_o yea_o i_o will_v praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o most_o high_a glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n upon_o the_o sense_n of_o your_o sin_n and_o the_o mispending_a of_o your_o time_n when_o i_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o day_n of_o my_o vanity_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o young_a and_o wanton_a year_n when_o i_o commune_v with_o my_o own_o heart_n and_o search_v out_o my_o spirit_n when_o i_o remember_v how_o little_a a_o portion_n of_o my_o time_n have_v be_v employ_v in_o the_o service_n of_o my_o god_n and_o how_o much_o have_v be_v spend_v in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o the_o fulfil_n of_o my_o own_o unruly_a lust_n when_o i_o consider_v how_o small_a or_o no_o treasure_n of_o good_a work_n i_o have_v lay_v up_o in_o heaven_n and_o what_o a_o mass_n of_o sinful_a work_n i_o have_v treasure_v up_o against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n my_o spirit_n be_v wound_v within_o i_o and_o my_o heart_n within_o i_o be_v desolate_a my_o flesh_n tremble_v for_o fear_n of_o thou_o and_o i_o be_o afraid_a of_o thy_o judgement_n call_v to_o remembrance_n 25.5_o psal_n 25.5_o o_o lord_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n which_o have_v be_v ever_o of_o old_a oh_o remember_v not_o the_o sin_n and_o offence_n of_o my_o youth_n nor_o of_o my_o ripe_a year_n 6._o 6._o o_o deal_v not_o with_o i_o after_o my_o sin_n neither_o reward_n i_o after_o my_o iniquity_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n think_v thou_o upon_o i_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o goodness_n and_o as_o thou_o tell_v my_o flitting_n 56.8_o ps_n 56.8_o so_o put_v my_o tear_n into_o thy_o bottle_n that_o as_o my_o sin_n so_o my_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n may_v be_v note_v in_o thy_o book_n assist_v i_o to_o redeem_v that_o precious_a time_n which_o i_o have_v too_o much_o mis-spend_v in_o vanity_n and_o iniquity_n oh_o spare_v i_o a_o little_a 39.13_o ps_n 39.13_o that_o i_o may_v recover_v my_o strength_n before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v holy_a resolve_n of_o future_a holiness_n unto_o thou_o o_o god_n 56.12_o ps_n 56.12_o will_v i_o pay_v my_o vow_n unto_o thou_o will_v i_o give_v thanks_o for_o thou_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n and_o my_o foot_n from_o fall_v 13._o 13._o that_o i_o may_v walk_v before_o god_n in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o live_n that_o enlighten_v with_o divine_a grace_n i_o may_v enjoy_v the_o light_n of_o life_n immortal_a before_o god_n for_o ever_o teach_v i_o thy_o way_n 86.11_o psal_n 86.11_o o_o lord_n and_o i_o will_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n o_o knit_v my_o heart_n unto_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v fear_v thy_o name_n i_o will_v thank_v thou_o 12_o 12_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n with_o all_o my_o heart_n and_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o evermore_o for_o great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n towards_o i_o 13._o 13._o and_o thou_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o nethermost_a hell_n add_v day_n after_o day_n unto_o my_o life_n and_o space_n for_o repentance_n unto_o my_o day_n o_o god_n my_o heart_n be_v ready_a 108.1_o ps_n 108.1_o my_o heart_n be_v ready_a i_o will_v sing_v and_o give_v praise_n unto_o the_o lord_n 2.4_o rom._n 2.4_o for_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a lead_v i_o to_o repentance_n and_o my_o heart_n be_v ready_a o_o god_n my_o heart_n be_v ready_a to_o do_v thy_o will_n and_o to_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n only_o strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o divine_a grace_n to_o do_v what_o thou_o command_v and_o then_o command_v whatsoever_o please_v thou_o my_o heart_n be_v ready_a both_o to_o serve_v thou_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o holy_a religion_n and_o to_o serve_v my_o neighbour_n also_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o innocence_n and_o beneficence_n and_o to_o watch_v over_o myself_o against_o all_o irrational_a desire_n that_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n i_o may_v now_o for_o the_o future_a 2.12_o tit._n 2.12_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n look_v for_o that_o bless_a hope_n 13._o 13._o and_o the_o glorious_a appearance_n of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n holy_a breathe_n of_o the_o soul_n after_o god_n as_o the_o hart_n hunt_v and_o weary_v pant_v after_o the_o water_n brook_v for_o refuge_n and_o refreshment_n 42.1_o psal_n 42.1_o so_o my_o soul_n in_o her_o weary_a pilgrimage_n pursue_v by_o her_o ghostly_a enemy_n long_v after_o thou_o o_o god_n in_o who_o the_o weary_a find_v rest_n and_o the_o persecute_a succour_n and_o support_v my_o soul_n
be_v a_o thirst_n for_o god_n 2._o 2._o even_o for_o the_o live_a god_n the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v to_o appear_v before_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n oh_o my_o god_n when_o will_v that_o happy_a hour_n come_v wherein_o i_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o thy_o presence_n wherein_o i_o shall_v praise_v thou_o according_a to_o my_o duty_n and_o desire_n wherein_o thou_o will_v be_v all_o in_o all_o to_o my_o soul_n when_o i_o awake_v up_o after_o thy_o likeness_n i_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o it_o till_o then_o i_o must_v not_o hope_v to_o enjoy_v any_o real_a solid_a contentment_n for_o who_o have_v i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o 73.24_o ps_n 73.24_o and_o there_o be_v none_o upon_o earth_n that_o i_o desire_n in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o there_o be_v none_o in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n that_o can_v satisfy_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o soul_n which_o be_v stamp_v after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o capable_a of_o her_o creator_n can_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o great_a sufficiency_n of_o all_o create_a being_n my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n fail_v 25._o 25._o my_o flesh_n will_v soon_o wither_v and_o fail_v to_o be_v the_o habit_n tion_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o my_o heart_n will_v be_v also_o swallow_v up_o of_o sorrow_n and_o despair_n but_o that_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o portion_n for_o ever_o ii_o o_o god_n 63.1_o psal_n 63.1_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n my_o god_n and_o my_o all_o all_o that_o i_o be_o and_o all_o that_o i_o have_v and_o all_o that_o i_o hope_v to_o be_v and_o therefore_o early_o will_v i_o seek_v thou_o in_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o day_n in_o the_o morning_n of_o my_o life_n in_o the_o morning_n or_o light_n of_o divine_a grace_n for_o it_o be_v thereby_o i_o be_o excite_v both_o early_a and_o late_o to_o seek_v thou_o my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o thou_o 2_o 2_o my_o flesh_n also_o long_v after_o thou_o my_o flesh_n that_o be_v in_o subjection_n to_o the_o spirit_n both_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v rejoice_v in_o thou_o in_o who_o alone_o true_a joy_n and_o satisfaction_n be_v attainable_a for_o i_o be_o here_o in_o a_o barren_a and_o dry_a land_n where_o no_o water_n be_v such_o be_v the_o wilderness_n of_o this_o world_n it_o afford_v no_o water_n of_o refreshment_n to_o satisfy_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o immortal_a soul_n thus_o have_v i_o wait_v for_o thou_o in_o holiness_n 3_o 3_o and_o o_o that_o i_o can_v wait_v for_o thou_o and_o wait_v upon_o thou_o with_o such_o separate_a affection_n from_o all_o sensuality_n and_o earthiness_n that_o i_o may_v behold_v thy_o power_n which_o be_v chief_o manifest_v in_o show_v mercy_n and_o pity_n and_o thy_o glory_n even_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n for_o thy_o love_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o the_o life_n itself_o 4_o 4_o without_o thy_o love_a kindness_n o_o my_o god_n my_o life_n of_o nature_n be_v but_o a_o live_a death_n and_o my_o life_n of_o grace_n with_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n be_v but_o the_o glimpse_n and_o scatter_a ray_n of_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o therefore_o my_o lip_n shall_v praise_v thou_o and_o this_o also_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o thy_o love_a kindness_n that_o my_o heart_n dictate_v to_o my_o lip_n to_o praise_v thy_o name_n bless_a be_v the_o people_n 89.16_o ps_n 89.16_o o_o lord_n that_o can_v rejoice_v in_o thou_o they_o shall_v walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n their_o delight_n shall_v be_v daily_o in_o thy_o name_n 17_o 17_o and_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n shall_v they_o make_v their_o boast_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o their_o strength_n 18_o 18_o and_o in_o thy_o love_a kindness_n thou_o shall_v lift_v up_o our_o horn_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v our_o defence_n 19_o 19_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n be_v our_o king_n bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n from_o everlasting_a and_o world_n without_o end_n and_o let_v all_o the_o people_n say_v amen_n even_o so_o amen_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n meditation_n of_o fast_v and_o almsgive_n to_o be_v practise_v with_o holy_a prayer_n and_o meditation_n that_o my_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n may_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o be_v there_o treasure_v up_o to_o my_o comfort_n in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o account_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o the_o christian_a duty_n of_o fast_v and_o almsgive_n be_v frequent_o intermix_v for_o these_o be_v the_o two_o wing_n whereupon_o holy_a prayer_n be_v mount_v into_o heaven_n and_o gracious_o accept_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n these_o three_o be_v those_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n 2.5_o 1_o pet._n 2.5_o whereby_o every_o sincere_o devout_a christian_a as_o a_o member_n of_o the_o holy_a mystical_a priesthood_n sacrifice_v all_o that_o he_o be_v and_o all_o that_o he_o have_v unto_o god_n from_o who_o he_o have_v receive_v all_o 4.18_o heb._n 13.15.16_o ro._n 12.1_o phil._n 4.18_o his_o soul_n be_v pour_v forth_o by_o prayer_n his_o body_n be_v sacrifice_v by_o fast_v and_o his_o good_n be_v offer_v by_o almsgiving_n we_o have_v no_o more_o to_o give_v and_o not_o in_o some_o considerable_a proportion_n to_o give_v they_o unto_o god_n be_v to_o rob_v he_o of_o that_o tribute_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o as_o a_o acknowledgement_n that_o all_o we_o be_v and_o all_o we_o do_v possess_v be_v hold_v from_o he_o in_o capite_fw-la as_o the_o chief_a lord_n of_o all_o to_o pretend_v that_o all_o these_o christian_a duty_n be_v imply_v and_o may_v be_v supply_v through_o the_o fullness_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v a_o false_a and_o mistake_a notion_n of_o the_o holy_a and_o true_a christian_a faith_n which_o both_o commend_v and_o command_v not_o the_o airy_a empty_a notion_n but_o the_o real_a performance_n of_o all_o these_o religious_a duty_n our_o bless_a lord_n in_o his_o heavenly_a sermon_n on_o the_o mount_n join_v these_o together_o and_o we_o may_v not_o without_o danger_n to_o our_o soul_n presume_v to_o part_v they_o or_o vain_o conceive_v that_o any_o one_o without_o the_o other_o will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o be_v all_o sincere_o practise_v as_o our_o lord_n direct_v mat._n 6.1_o 5.16_o we_o shall_v then_o as_o he_o command_v lay_v up_o for_o ourselves_o treasure_n in_o heaven_n where_o be_v neither_o moth_n nor_o rust_n ver_fw-la 20._o thus_o devout_a cornelius_n send_v up_o such_o a_o plentiful_a treasure_n into_o heaven_n 30._o act._n 10.2_o 3._o &_o v._o 30._o as_o bring_v down_o thence_o one_o of_o those_o celestial_a spirit_n for_o his_o guidance_n and_o direction_n in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n holy_a prayer_n be_v that_o whip_n which_o drive_v the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o temptation_n out_o of_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o heart_n leave_v it_o to_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n and_o fast_v be_v as_o that_o scope_n or_o besom_n which_o sweep_v and_o keep_v clean_o this_o spiritual_a temple_n of_o the_o lord_n 9.29_o mar._n 9.29_o by_o both_o conjoin_v the_o strong_a devil_n be_v master_v and_o eject_v prayer_n be_v as_o the_o chain_n which_o tie_v up_o satan_n and_o by_o fast_v the_o chain_n be_v strengthen_v and_o make_v to_o hold_v but_o a_o threefold_a cord_n be_v not_o easy_o break_v if_o with_o your_o prayer_n and_o fast_n you_o conjoin_v the_o christian_a act_n of_o holy_a charity_n also_o a_o chain_n of_o these_o several_a link_n compose_v will_v not_o only_o tie_v up_o the_o devil_n that_o his_o temptation_n shall_v not_o reach_v to_o hurt_v your_o soul_n but_o also_o secret_o bind_v the_o hand_n of_o the_o almighty_a that_o they_o be_v not_o stretch_v out_o for_o the_o punishment_n of_o your_o bypass_a transgression_n for_o charity_n shall_v cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n 4.8_o 1_o pet._n 4.8_o let_v not_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o the_o lust_n of_o thy_o eye_n so_o bewitch_v thou_o o_o my_o soul_n as_o to_o rob_v thy_o god_n of_o what_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o both_o from_o thy_o body_n and_o estate_n whilst_o thou_o courte_v thy_o god_n with_o prayer_n alone_o thou_o serve_v he_o with_o what_o do_v cost_v thou_o nothing_o nothing_o but_o the_o labour_n of_o thy_o lip_n it_o be_v myself_o my_o whole_a self_n the_o lord_n require_v with_o my_o prayer_n my_o soul_n in_o its_o devout_a affection_n my_o body_n in_o the_o mortification_n of_o all_o its_o exorbitant_a lust_n my_o good_n in_o the_o relief_n of_o my_o want_a brethren_n otherwise_o my_o prayer_n will_v flag_n and_o grovel_v here_o below_o when_o they_o want_v these_o spiritual_a wing_n whereupon_o to_o mount_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o find_v
particular_o as_o by_o name_n to_o make_v thy_o appearance_n at_o this_o general_a assize_n to_o be_v hold_v at_o the_o great_a and_o last_o day_n and_o there_o to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o every_o passage_n through_o thy_o whole_a life_n which_o shall_v be_v as_o strict_o and_o thorough_o sift_v and_o examine_v as_o if_o there_o be_v none_o but_o thyself_o to_o be_v try_v as_o if_o no_o cause_n but_o thy_o alone_o be_v to_o be_v hear_v prepare_v then_o prepare_v thyself_o now_o now_o that_o thou_o have_v time_n and_o leisure_n prepare_v thyself_o for_o that_o great_a day_n for_o upon_o thy_o trial_n then_o depend_v either_o thy_o everlasting_a well-being_n or_o miserable_a undo_n for_o ever_o now_o then_o cast_v up_o thy_o account_n careful_o examine_v try_v 7.17_o 1_o cor._n 11.31_o jam_fw-la 4.8_o 9_o 10._o act._n 10.4_o luc._n 2.37_o 2_o cor._n 11.27_o eccl._n 7.17_o and_o judge_v thyself_o confess_v thy_o manifold_a amiss_n humble_v thyself_o great_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n appease_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o great_a judge_n of_o the_o world_n by_o prayer_n and_o tear_n and_o all_o the_o sacred_a office_n and_o act_n of_o true_a repentance_n by_o alm_n and_o offering_n and_o fast_n often_o and_o in_o a_o word_n by_o all_o the_o kind_n of_o those_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n that_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n 2.5_o 1_o pet._n 2.5_o stir_v up_o we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n the_o will_n of_o thy_o faithful_a people_n quicken_v our_o dead_a and_o cold_a faith_n with_o the_o sacred_a fire_n of_o holy_a charity_n the_o very_a bond_n of_o perfection_n and_o all_o virtue_n that_o we_o plenteous_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o good_a work_n may_v of_o thou_o be_v plenteous_o reward_v at_o the_o last_o day_n through_o jesus_n v._o and_o there_o be_v a_o cry_n at_o midnight_n 25.6_o mat._n 25.6_o behold_v the_o bridegroom_n come_v woe_n unto_o i_o then_o faith_n a_o devout_a father_n if_o i_o be_v find_v sleep_v in_o my_o bed_n at_o midnight_n luc._n ambr._n in_o luc._n when_o the_o great_a judge_n of_o all_o the_o world_n shall_v appear_v it_o concern_v i_o much_o rather_o to_o resolve_v with_o holy_a david_n at_o midnight_n i_o will_v rise_v to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o 119.62_o ps_n 119.62_o because_o of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n happy_a be_v those_o servant_n who_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o come_v shall_v find_v upon_o their_o watch_n 34._o mar._n 13.33_o 34._o await_v his_o come_n with_o their_o loin_n gird_v their_o lust_n restrain_v and_o their_o lamp_n burn_v the_o light_n of_o the_o holy_a and_o true_a faith_n flame_v by_o divine_a love_n and_o shine_v through_o all_o the_o action_n of_o their_o life_n that_o other_o see_v their_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v god_n the_o father_n of_o heaven_n 5.16_o mat._n 5.16_o i_o will_v stand_v upon_o my_o watch_n to_o guard_v the_o innocency_n of_o my_o soul_n i_o will_v watch_v and_o also_o pray_v 26.41_o mat._n 26.41_o that_o i_o fall_v not_o in_o o_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n when_o tempt_v by_o he_o and_o that_o day_n come_v upon_o i_o unaware_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o sin_n especial_o against_o which_o my_o bless_a redeemer_n have_v command_v i_o to_o watch_v that_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n surprise_v i_o not_o first_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n or_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n 21.34_o luc._n 21.34_o second_o the_o care_n of_o the_o world_n or_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n against_o these_o grand_a enemy_n which_o continual_o war_n against_o my_o soul_n it_o concern_v i_o continual_o also_o to_o watch_v and_o pray_v bless_a lord_n let_v not_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o any_o importunate_a crave_n of_o this_o corruptible_a flesh_n seduce_v i_o nor_o the_o flatter_a false_a felicity_n of_o worldly_a wealth_n and_o dignity_n deceive_v i_o but_o grant_v that_o i_o be_v free_a from_o all_o pollution_n both_o from_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o may_v await_v thy_o come_n in_o all_o holy_a but_o humble_a confidence_n to_o be_v rank_v not_o among_o the_o curse_a goat_n on_o thy_o left_a hand_n but_o among_o thy_o bless_a sheep_n on_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o hear_v that_o joyful_a sentence_n say_v come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n receive_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n grant_v this_o o_o heavenly_a father_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o etc._n etc._n the_o xxvi_o psalm_n paraphrase_a verse_n 1_o be_v thou_o my_o judge_n o_o lord_n not_o to_o condemn_v i_o for_o my_o sin_n but_o to_o approve_v my_o service_n though_o imperfect_a and_o weak_a for_o i_o have_v walk_v innocent_o not_o according_a to_o the_o innocency_n of_o thy_o saint_n in_o heaven_n but_o according_a to_o that_o of_o frail_a man_n upon_o earth_n neither_o do_v i_o herein_o presume_v to_o justify_v myself_o but_o my_o trust_n have_v be_v also_o in_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v not_o my_o innocency_n but_o the_o lord_n mercy_n i_o rely_v upon_o and_o therefore_o shall_v i_o not_o fall_v in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n verse_n 2_o examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o now_o be_v the_o time_n assist_v by_o thy_o all_o pierce_a spirit_n to_o examine_v myself_o in_o order_n to_o my_o grand_a examination_n that_o day_n try_v out_o my_o reins_o and_o my_o heart_n as_o the_o silver_n be_v try_v when_o the_o dross_n be_v purge_v out_o and_o this_o even_a in_o the_o furnace_n of_o affliction_n if_o it_o so_o seem_v good_a unto_o thou_o that_o my_o reins_o and_o my_o heart_n may_v be_v cleanse_v from_o all_o filthiness_n both_o of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o yet_o even_o so_o i_o dare_v not_o undergo_v thy_o strict_a and_o severe_a examination_n of_o i_o but_o with_o reflection_n upon_o thy_o immense_a goodness_n verse_n 3_o for_o thy_o love_a kindness_n be_v ever_o before_o my_o eye_n it_o be_v my_o constant_a meditation_n my_o hope_n and_o my_o refuge_n and_o i_o will_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n inward_o delight_v and_o outward_o perform_v the_o command_n thereof_o and_o that_o i_o may_v do_v this_o verse_n 4_o i_o have_v not_o dwell_v with_o vain_a person_n make_v my_o abode_n with_o such_o as_o follow_v the_o pomp_n and_o vanity_n of_o this_o wicked_a world_n neither_o will_v i_o have_v fellowship_n with_o the_o deceitful_a i_o have_v not_o so_o delight_v in_o the_o society_n as_o to_o be_v taint_v by_o the_o evil_a example_n of_o such_o as_o through_o their_o deceivable_a lust_n keep_v not_o the_o covenant_n they_o have_v make_v with_o their_o god_n nor_o be_v it_o enough_o to_o avoid_v the_o society_n but_o verse_n 5_o i_o have_v hate_v the_o congregation_n of_o the_o wicked_a not_o their_o person_n but_o their_o wickedness_n &_o all_o their_o consultation_n to_o do_v evil_a and_o will_v not_o sit_v among_o the_o ungodly_a so_o as_o to_o continue_v and_o be_v delight_v with_o the_o error_n of_o their_o way_n verse_n 6_o i_o will_v wash_v my_o hand_n in_o innocency_n o_o lord_n with_o the_o tear_n of_o true_a repentance_n i_o will_v wash_v the_o sinful_a work_n of_o my_o hand_n and_o keep_v they_o clean_o and_o innocent_a for_o the_o future_a and_o so_o not_o in_o my_o sin_n unrepented_a will_v i_o go_v to_o thy_o altar_n to_o offer_v up_o my_o vow_n and_o prayer_n also_o verse_n 7_o that_o i_o may_v show_v the_o voice_n of_o thanksgiving_n public_o declare_v the_o great_a thanks_o and_o praise_n which_o be_v due_a to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n and_o tell_v of_o all_o thy_o wondrous_a work_n join_v with_o the_o minister_n of_o thy_o temple_n in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n wherein_o thy_o great_a work_n both_o of_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n be_v celebrate_v verse_n 8_o to_o this_o end_n lord_n i_o have_v love_v the_o habitation_n of_o thy_o house_n the_o place_n where_o thou_o inhabite_v more_o especial_o than_o any_o other_o house_n and_o it_o be_v my_o delight_n to_o come_v to_o this_o house_n because_o it_o be_v the_o place_n where_o thy_o honour_n dwell_v where_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o name_n be_v continual_o celebrate_v for_o in_o his_o temple_n do_v every_o man_n speak_v of_o his_o honour_n verse_n 9_o and_o since_o it_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o join_v with_o thy_o people_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o name_n o_o shut_v not_o up_o my_o soul_n with_o the_o sinner_n though_o in_o this_o world_n i_o can_v altogether_o escape_v their_o temptation_n and_o trouble_n yet_o rank_v i_o not_o among_o they_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v nor_o my_o life_n with_o the_o blood_n thirsty_a let_v i_o not_o perish_v with_o the_o cruel_a uncharitable_a and_o covetous_a of_o the_o world_n verse_n 10_o in_o who_o hand_n be_v wickedness_n the_o work_n of_o who_o hand_n be_v unjust_a and_o
destructive_a and_o their_o right_a hand_n be_v full_a of_o gift_n even_o their_o righteous_a action_n be_v for_o bribe_n and_o sinister_a end_n transact_v and_o such_o be_v all_o they_o who_o make_v a_o gain_n of_o godliness_n verse_n 11_o but_o as_o for_o i_o though_o other_o pursue_v their_o worldly_a interest_n through_o injustice_n and_o bribery_n yet_o i_o will_v walk_v innocent_o that_o be_v the_o desire_n and_o resolution_n of_o my_o soul_n o_o deliver_v i_o through_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o my_o redeemer_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o my_o deliverance_n defend_v i_o from_o all_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n that_o will_v destroy_v my_o innocence_n and_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o let_v thy_o mercy_n both_o pardon_n my_o bypass_a transgression_n and_o support_v i_o through_o all_o the_o peril_n of_o this_o mortal_a life_n verse_n 12_o my_o foot_n stand_v right_o fix_v in_o my_o affection_n to_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o and_o i_o will_v praise_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o congregation_n in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o lord_n people_n in_o the_o house_n where_o his_o honour_n dwell_v and_o so_o shall_v i_o hope_v to_o be_v hereafter_o admit_v into_o the_o blissful_a company_n of_o angel_n and_o saint_n to_o praise_n the_o lord_n for_o ever_o say_v glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o xliii_o psalm_n paraphrase_a verse_n 1_o give_v sentence_n with_o i_o o_o god_n when_o i_o stand_v before_o thou_o to_o be_v judge_v according_a to_o my_o work_n do_v in_o the_o body_n whether_o good_a or_o evil_n o_o then_o defend_v my_o cause_n against_o the_o ungodly_a people_n plead_v for_o i_o against_o all_o the_o accusation_n of_o man_n woman_n devil_n in_o who_o company_n or_o by_o who_o temptation_n i_o have_v do_v any_o evil_n o_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o deceitful_a and_o wicked_a man_n that_o i_o be_v not_o rank_v among_o such_o upon_o the_o left_a hand_n of_o unrighteousness_n and_o infelicity_n verse_n 2_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o strength_n by_o who_o i_o be_o enable_v to_o resist_v all_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n why_o have_v thou_o put_v i_o from_o thou_o leave_v i_o to_o my_o own_o weak_a frail_a and_o sinful_a self_n and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o go_v i_o so_o heavy_o in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o of_o my_o own_o salvation_n whilst_o the_o enemy_n oppress_v i_o be_v destitute_a of_o thy_o help_n the_o grand_a enemy_n of_o god_n and_o man_n overpower_n i_o with_o his_o temptation_n and_o assault_n but_o that_o i_o may_v manful_o resist_v and_o overcome_v verse_n 3_o o_o send_v out_o thy_o light_n and_o thy_o truth_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n which_o discern_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o righteous_a from_o the_o ungodly_a that_o they_o may_v lead_v i_o out_o of_o all_o the_o error_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n that_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o allurement_n and_o society_n of_o the_o ungodly_a they_o may_v bring_v i_o to_o thy_o holy_a hill_n where_o thy_o temple_n be_v situate_a and_o to_o thy_o dwell_n the_o place_n where_o thy_o honour_n dwell_v verse_n 4_o and_o that_o i_o may_v go_v to_o the_o altar_n of_o god_n both_o sacramental_a and_o mystical_a upon_o the_o altar_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o offer_v up_o my_o whole_a self_n to_o be_v a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a unto_o god_n even_o the_o god_n of_o my_o joy_n and_o gladness_n who_o make_v glad_a my_o heart_n by_o the_o consolation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n when_o i_o approach_v his_o altar_n and_o upon_o the_o harp_n which_o be_v a_o instrument_n of_o a_o triangular_a figure_n and_o represent_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n wherewithal_o i_o will_v give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o o_o holy_a and_o ever_o bless_a trinity_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n one_o god_n over_o all_o bless_a for_o ever_o and_o my_o god_n even_o the_o god_n of_o my_o joy_n and_o worship_n my_o glory_n and_o my_o crown_n o_o then_o verse_n 5_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o heavy_a o_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v no_o sorrow_n but_o for_o sin_n because_o this_o alone_a separate_v the_o soul_n from_o the_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o disquiet_v within_o i_o it_o be_v thy_o unquiet_a passion_n and_o unruly_a lust_n which_o disturb_v thy_o reason_n and_o withdraw_v thou_o thus_o disquiet_v from_o a_o sincere_a dependence_n upon_o thy_o god_n but_o return_v return_v unto_o thy_o rest_n o_o my_o soul_n verse_n 6_o o_o put_v thy_o trust_n in_o god_n all_o thy_o sorrow_n and_o distemper_n be_v from_o thyself_o thy_o health_n and_o joy_n be_v from_o the_o lord_n and_o for_o this_o i_o will_v yet_o give_v he_o thanks_o who_o be_v to_o be_v praise_v in_o both_o the_o season_n of_o sadness_n and_o joy_n for_o in_o both_o he_o be_v the_o help_n of_o my_o countenance_n the_o lightsome_a gladness_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o god_n both_o of_o my_o be_v and_o wellbeing_a even_o the_o god_n of_o all_o that_o i_o be_o and_o all_o that_o i_o have_v and_o all_o that_o i_o hope_v to_o be_v which_o be_v to_o enjoy_v the_o beatifical_a vision_n of_o his_o divine_a majesty_n for_o ever_o to_o sing_v glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o three_o general_a meditation_n upon_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n many_o be_v the_o opinion_n and_o dispute_v and_o too_o curious_a also_o the_o disquisition_n touch_v the_o place_n and_o nature_n matter_n manner_n and_o duration_n of_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n but_o it_o will_v be_v more_o christian_a prudence_n strict_o to_o search_v and_o find_v out_o those_o crooked_a deceitful_a and_o pollute_a path_n which_o lead_v to_o that_o dismal_a place_n of_o torment_n that_o we_o may_v decline_v and_o avoid_v they_o it_o be_v sure_o better_a by_o much_o not_o to_o feel_v by_o woeful_a experience_n the_o misery_n of_o the_o damn_a than_o exact_o to_o know_v and_o accurate_o to_o discourse_v of_o they_o and_o may_v this_o be_v ever_o my_o study_n bless_a lord_n my_o continual_a care_n and_o fear_v and_o constant_a endeavour_n not_o in_o the_o least_o particular_a to_o sin_n against_o thou_o for_o thy_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n which_o rest_v upon_o sinner_n be_v a_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o a_o terrible_a it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o power_n of_o frail_a man_n to_o sustain_v the_o fury_n of_o it_o meditat_fw-la i._o of_o the_o pain_n of_o loss_n the_o first_o and_o it_o be_v esteem_v by_o many_o holy_a father_n the_o great_a of_o hell_n torment_n be_v that_o which_o be_v call_v by_o divine_n the_o pain_n of_o loss_n whereunto_o the_o wicked_a of_o the_o world_n be_v sentence_v in_o these_o several_a expression_n 27._o mat._n 22.13_o &_o 25.30_o 41._o luc._n 13_o 27._o take_v he_o away_o cast_v he_o out_o i_o know_v you_o not_o depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_v the_o pain_n of_o sense_n in_o hell_n be_v intolerable_a say_v chrys_n yet_o for_o a_o man_n to_o suffer_v a_o thousand_o hell_n be_v less_o irksome_a 28._o s._n chrys_n hom._n 28._o than_o to_o be_v banish_v from_o heaven_n to_o be_v drive_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n to_o be_v exile_v out_o of_o the_o region_n of_o light_n and_o joy_n to_o be_v reject_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o hear_v from_o he_o i_o know_v you_o not_o depart_v from_o i_o the_o loss_n of_o heaven_n must_v needs_o be_v the_o great_a of_o evil_n because_o it_o be_v the_o loss_n of_o the_o great_a and_o most_o perfect_a good_a and_o of_o all_o that_o be_v true_o good_a to_o lose_v good_a thing_n we_o do_v now_o enjoy_v in_o the_o world_n may_v be_v recompense_v with_o advantage_n by_o the_o gain_n of_o heaven_n but_o to_o lose_v heaven_n itself_o to_o forfeit_v the_o right_n and_o title_n we_o once_o have_v happy_o obtain_v to_o be_v inheritor_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v a_o loss_n irreparable_a nothing_o can_v compensate_a nothing_o can_v equal_v nothing_o to_o be_v compare_v to_o this_o loss_n serm._n id._n serm._n it_o be_v hell_n enough_o itself_o if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o in_o this_o life_n the_o most_o wise_a and_o holy_a understand_v not_o thorough_o the_o fullness_n of_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o so_o can_v be_v sensible_a of_o the_o torment_n of_o their_o loss_n but_o in_o the_o next_o life_n our_o eye_n shall_v be_v open_v and_o the_o veil_n upon_o our_o heart_n remove_v and_o then_o shall_v the_o ungodly_a see_v to_o their_o unspeakable_a grief_n and_o anguish_n of_o spirit_n the_o vast_a difference_n betwixt_o the_o never_o fade_a pleasure_n of_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o the_o empty_a transitory_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n betwixt_o that_o fullness_n of_o joy_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o
subdue_v to_o the_o spirit_n rejoice_v in_o the_o live_a god_n there_o be_v no_o joy_n like_o the_o joy_n of_o his_o presence_n who_o give_v life_n and_o a_o heart_n to_o pant_v and_o breath_n after_o the_o joy_n of_o life_n eternal_a verse_n 3_o the_o sparrow_n have_v find_v she_o a_o house_n and_o the_o swallow_v a_o nest_n where_o to_o lay_v her_o young_a even_o thy_o altar_n and_o o_o that_o my_o soul_n can_v mount_v as_o do_v the_o sparrow_n upon_o her_o wing_n with_o inflame_a affection_n after_o the_o pleasure_n of_o thy_o house_n and_o that_o my_o flesh_n may_v be_v instrumental_a to_o my_o soul_n in_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o be_v sacrifice_v upon_o the_o altar_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n of_o host_n my_o king_n and_o my_o god_n who_o alone_o i_o desire_v to_o adore_v worship_n and_o obey_v verse_n 4_o blessed_n be_v they_o here_o in_o hope_n hereafter_o in_o fruition_n who_o dwell_v in_o thy_o house_n of_o grace_n below_o of_o glory_n above_o they_o will_v always_o be_v praise_v thou_o it_o be_v our_o principal_a errand_n to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n upon_o earth_n and_o shall_v be_v our_o only_a employment_n in_o his_o house_n of_o heaven_n always_o to_o praise_v the_o lord_n but_o we_o of_o thy_o house_n and_o family_n here_o below_o like_o the_o young_a bird_n near_o thy_o altar_n be_v unfledged_a and_o empent_v in_o the_o nest_n of_o this_o corruptible_a body_n which_o weigh_v down_o the_o soul_n so_o that_o mount_n to_o heavenward_o we_o can_v without_o the_o divine_a assistance_n therefore_o verse_n 5_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n who_o strength_n be_v in_o thou_o who_o derive_v strength_n of_o grace_n from_o thou_o to_o praise_v and_o glorify_v thou_o and_o this_o not_o only_o with_o their_o mouth_n but_o in_o who_o heart_n be_v thy_o way_n cordial_o resolve_v and_o upright_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o of_o their_o own_o salvation_n verse_n 6_o who_o go_v through_o the_o vale_n of_o misery_n in_o their_o pilgrimage_n through_o the_o misery_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n below_o use_v it_o for_o a_o well_o even_o the_o deep_a fountain_n of_o a_o break_a heart_n from_o whence_o the_o pool_n be_v fill_v with_o water_n the_o eye_n flow_v with_o tear_n of_o that_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o work_v repentance_n unto_o salvation_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v verse_n 7_o they_o will_v go_v from_o strength_n to_o strength_n from_o one_o degree_n of_o grace_n to_o another_o add_v to_o faith_n virtue_n to_o virtue_n knowledge_n to_o knowledge_n temperance_n to_o temperance_n patience_n to_z patience_z godliness_n to_o godliness_n brotherly_n kindness_n and_o to_o brotherly_a kindness_n charity_n 2_o pet._n 1.5_o unto_o the_o god_n of_o god_n appear_v every_o one_o of_o they_o in_o zion_n each_o person_n thus_o qualify_v shall_v appear_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o supreme_a majesty_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v the_o felicity_n whereunto_o i_o be_o create_v and_o earnest_o long_a for_o i_o therefore_o humble_o beg_v verse_n 8_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n hear_v my_o prayer_n thou_o be_v the_o donor_n of_o all_o those_o powerful_a grace_n which_o mount_v up_o our_o soul_n to_o heaven_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o those_o host_n of_o heaven_n among_o who_o my_o soul_n long_v to_o be_v enroll_v harken_v o_o god_n of_o jacob_n assist_v i_o in_o all_o my_o wrestle_n with_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n that_o i_o may_v prevail_v and_o obtain_v thy_o blessing_n which_o be_v to_o be_v call_v israel_n see_v god_n the_o felicity_n of_o heaven_n verse_n 9_o behold_v o_o god_n our_o defender_n against_o all_o the_o craft_n and_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n look_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o thou_o anoint_v our_o bless_a redeemer_n sit_v on_o thy_o right_a hand_n and_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o may_v the_o sacred_a beam_n of_o his_o celestial_a light_n shine_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o appear_v in_o the_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o our_o life_n that_o go_v from_o strength_n to_o strength_n we_o may_v appear_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o zion_n verse_n 10_o for_o one_o day_n in_o thy_o court_n among_o the_o quire_n of_o heaven_n where_o the_o day_n be_v but_o one_o as_o know_v no_o morrow_n day_n be_v better_a than_o a_o thousand_o of_o the_o fliting_a transitory_a day_n of_o this_o mortal_a life_n verse_n 11_o i_o have_v rather_o be_v a_o doorkeeper_n lie_v at_o the_o threshold_n submit_v to_o the_o low_a condition_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o god_n the_o place_n where_o his_o honour_n dwell_v who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o worship_n and_o joy_n than_o to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o ungodliness_n be_v conversant_a among_o the_o ungodly_a of_o this_o world_n in_o the_o most_o splendid_a condition_n with_o all_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n for_o it_o be_v not_o all_o the_o pomp_n and_o glory_n all_o the_o pleasure_n and_o treasure_n of_o this_o life_n can_v give_v any_o solid_a satisfaction_n to_o the_o vast_a desire_n of_o my_o immortal_a soul_n verse_n 12_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o light_n and_o defence_n a_o light_n for_o direction_n in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n and_o a_o defence_n for_o perfection_n against_o all_o whosoever_o or_o whatsoever_o may_v disturb_v the_o innocence_n and_o peace_n of_o my_o soul_n he_o will_v give_v grace_n and_o worship_n grace_n to_o serve_v he_o true_o here_o and_o worship_n or_o glory_n to_o crown_v our_o service_n hereafter_o and_o no_o good_a thing_n will_v he_o withhold_v from_o they_o that_o lead_v as_o godly_a life_n who_o true_o love_v and_o fear_n god_n and_o wait_v for_o his_o promise_n in_o the_o obedience_n of_o his_o precept_n shall_v enjoy_v all_o that_o be_v true_o good_a or_o conducible_a to_o their_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o verse_n 13_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o put_v his_o trust_n in_o thou_o not_o rove_a in_o his_o hope_n and_o desire_n after_o the_o exterior_a empty_a transitory_a consolation_n of_o the_o creature_n but_o among_o the_o sundry_a and_o manifold_a change_n of_o the_o world_n have_v his_o heart_n sure_o fix_v there_o where_o true_a joy_n be_v to_o be_v find_v which_o be_v alone_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n where_o all_o do_v rejoice_v together_o and_o sing_v for_o ever_o glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n as_o a_o earnest_a of_o this_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o felicity_n one_o thing_n have_v i_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n which_o i_o will_v require_v 27.4_o ps_n 27.4_o even_o that_o i_o may_v dwell_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n to_o behold_v the_o fair_a beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o visit_v his_o temple_n a_o meditation_n upon_o the_o vow_v in_o baptism_n out_o of_o s._n chrysostome_n de_fw-fr martyribus_fw-la serm._n ii_o remember_v the_o covenant_n attend_v the_o condition_n acknowledge_v the_o warfare_n the_o covenant_n thou_o have_v make_v with_o god_n the_o condition_n whereby_o thou_o be_v receive_v into_o this_o covenant_n the_o warfare_n unto_o which_o thou_o be_v hereby_o engage_v the_o covenant_n be_v to_o be_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n a_o child_n of_o god_n and_o a_o heir_n of_o heaven_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n the_o condition_n be_v to_o renounce_v the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o work_n the_o pomp_n the_o warfare_n thou_o have_v undertake_v be_v manful_o to_o fight_v under_o the_o banner_n of_o christ_n against_o these_o ghostly_a enemy_n to_o this_o end_n thy_o christian_a name_n be_v enroll_v among_o the_o muster_n of_o the_o church_n militant_a wherein_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o continue_v christ_n faithful_a servant_n and_o soldier_n unto_o thy_o life_n end_n thou_o be_v too_o delicate_a a_o christian_n to_o dream_v of_o a_o victory_n without_o fight_v for_o it_o 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317._o l._n 24._o for_o joy_n r._n so_o p._n 330._o for_o perfection_n r._n protection_n
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true_a member_n of_o both_o be_v alike_o mind_v and_o alike_o employ_v in_o reference_n to_o the_o worship_n of_o the_o common_a lord_n of_o both_o they_o who_o be_v true_a member_n of_o christ_n church_n below_o be_v conform_v to_o the_o glorious_a saint_n in_o heaven_n above_o 6.11_o above_o exod._n 25.40_o act._n 7.44_o heb._n 6.11_o they_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n on_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v do_v in_o heaven_n 6.11_o heaven_n mat._n 6.11_o and_o that_o be_v undoubted_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n we_o can_v possible_o lose_v our_o way_n thither_o whilst_o we_o follow_v their_o step_n who_o be_v thither_o go_v before_o we_o those_o triumphant_a saint_n in_o heaven_n rest_v not_o day_n nor_o night_n say_v holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n almighty_n 4.8_o almighty_n isa_n 6.3_o rev._n 4.8_o whereunto_o conform_v the_o man_n after_o god_n own_o heart_n say_v o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n i_o have_v cry_v day_n and_o night_n before_o thou_o 88.1_o thou_o ps_n 88.1_o our_o lord_n commend_v it_o as_o a_o duty_n incumbent_n that_o man_n ought_v always_o to_o pray_v 18.1_o pray_v luk._n 18.1_o and_o by_o his_o apostle_n command_v it_o positive_o pray_v without_o cease_v 5.13_o cease_v 1_o thesl_n 5.13_o give_v thanks_o always_o 5.20_o always_o eph._n 5.20_o pray_v always_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n 6.18_o supplication_n eph._n 6.18_o but_o these_o example_n and_o command_n be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o if_o we_o shall_v do_v nothing_o else_o but_o pray_v 10._o s._n aug._n l._n de_fw-fr haer_fw-mi theod._n eccles_n hist_o l._n 4._o c._n 10._o which_o be_v a_o old_a heresy_n of_o the_o messalian_o and_o euchites_n long_o since_o condemn_v by_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n as_o be_v a_o thing_n impossible_a to_o pray_v without_o cease_v in_o the_o bare_a literal_a sense_n because_o this_o corruptible_a body_n press_v down_o the_o soul_n and_o corporal_a necessity_n do_v call_v for_o supply_v neither_o yet_o that_o we_o shall_v make_v long_a prayer_n which_o be_v the_o new_a error_n and_o great_a mistake_n of_o these_o time_n the_o which_o though_o general_o the_o most_o use_v and_o best_a like_v as_o be_v set_v off_o with_o the_o paint_n of_o seem_a zeal_n and_o pretence_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o the_o unlawfulness_n of_o such_o long_a prayer_n will_v appear_v if_o we_o will_v without_o prejudice_n and_o partiality_n consider_v that_o 1._o they_o be_v forbid_v by_o our_o lord_n say_v when_o you_o pray_v use_v not_o vain_a repetition_n matth._n 6.7_o in_o which_o word_n our_o lord_n mean_v not_o the_o same_o prayer_n repeat_v as_o be_v false_o object_v against_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o church_n for_o thus_o our_o lord_n pray_v himself_o matth._n 26.39_o 44._o where_o his_o prayer_n be_v short_a and_o three_o time_n repeat_v and_o therefore_o undoubted_o by_o vain_a repetition_n in_o pray_v be_v understand_v multitude_n of_o word_n and_o variety_n of_o expression_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n or_o rather_o 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the_o prayer_n of_o christ_n church_n which_o be_v in_o all_o liturgy_n of_o the_o christian_a world_n for_o the_o most_o part_n of_o the_o same_o length_n and_o sure_o the_o general_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n be_v the_o best_a interpreter_n of_o holy_a scripture_n 4._o such_o be_v general_o also_o all_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o stand_v upon_o record_n in_o holy_a writ_n viz._n the_o book_n of_o psalm_n with_o many_o more_o we_o meet_v with_o none_o that_o be_v of_o such_o a_o continue_a length_n as_o be_v in_o use_n among_o we_o but_o they_o be_v all_o divide_v by_o distinct_a verse_n into_o so_o many_o several_a short_a prayer_n long_o prayer_n be_v forbid_v by_o our_o lord_n because_o such_o be_v the_o custom_n of_o the_o heathen_a 6.7_o matt._n 6.7_o as_o the_o heathen_a do_v who_o mind_n more_o the_o oratory_n and_o language_n tone_n and_o pronunciation_n than_o the_o humility_n and_o devotion_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o prayer_n and_o it_o be_v much_o misbecome_a christian_n to_o worship_v the_o true_a god_n as_o the_o heathen_a do_v their_o false_a and_o feign_a deity_n and_o because_o they_o imply_v a_o false_a notion_n of_o the_o majesty_n of_o heaven_n and_o a_o misbelief_n of_o his_o divine_a perfection_n as_o if_o he_o be_v asleep_a and_o must_v be_v awaken_v or_o do_v not_o understand_v our_o want_n and_o desire_n or_o be_v otherwise_o employ_v he_o can_v not_o intend_v our_o petition_n except_o in_o multitude_n of_o word_n express_v and_o loud_o talk_v for_o audience_n so_o pray_v the_o priest_n of_o baal_n 1_o king_n 18.27_o and_o so_o say_v our_o lord_n of_o all_o heathen_a people_n that_o they_o think_v they_o shall_v be_v hear_v for_o their_o much_o speak_n which_o be_v direct_o contrary_a to_o the_o true_a faith_n of_o a_o christian_a who_o believe_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o omniscience_n and_o omnipresence_n of_o god_n as_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o 8._o vers_fw-la your_o heavenly_a father_n know_v what_o 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