be_v once_o stop_v and_o a_o trade_n right_o carry_v on_o for_o eternity_n he_o will_v raise_v what_o storm_n he_o can_v and_o send_v out_o many_o pirate_n either_o â—o_o surprise_v or_o draw_v it_o back_o again_o many_o be_v the_o snare_n and_o temptation_n hindrance_n and_o impediment_n which_o the_o saint_n do_v meet_v with_o in_o their_o way_n to_o heaven_n whereas_o hypocrite_n and_o formal_a professor_n go_v on_o in_o their_o course_n without_o opposition_n or_o difficulty_n but_o let_v none_o mistake_v as_o if_o hereby_o a_o pretence_n be_v minister_v unto_o the_o laziness_n stoth_v and_o negligence_n of_o such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o right_a way_n certain_o the_o zeal_n activity_n and_o diligence_n of_o those_o who_o be_v without_o shall_v stop_v thy_o mouth_n and_o make_v thou_o inexcusable_a in_o the_o great_a day_n if_o thou_o thus_o rest_v upon_o a_o orthodox_n profession_n and_o if_o thou_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o be_v lead_v by_o his_o spirit_n 4.4_o spirit_n 1_o joh._n 4.4_o strong_a be_v he_o who_o be_v in_o thou_o than_o he_o who_o be_v in_o the_o world_n thou_o have_v another_o kind_n of_o help_n and_o assistance_n for_o do_v good_a then_o other_o o_o then_o let_v thy_o work_n be_v answerable_a if_o in_o any_o good_a motion_n we_o can_v discern_v one_o or_o more_o of_o those_o wicked_a design_n we_o may_v be_v jealous_a lest_o satan_n have_v a_o hand_n in_o it_o and_o shall_v guard_v against_o his_o device_n which_o when_o espy_v may_v serve_v as_o so_o many_o mark_n and_o character_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v the_o print_n of_o his_o foot_n though_o he_o be_v disguise_v appear_v in_o white_a raiment_n to_o which_o these_o few_o may_v be_v add_v 1._o as_o to_o the_o matter_n if_o in_o prayer_n our_o desire_n be_v mere_o or_o main_o selfish_a and_o natural_a satan_n may_v concur_v and_o blow_v up_o the_o coal_n of_o carnal_a heat_n within_o and_o thus_o there_o may_v be_v much_o enlargement_n of_o affection_n much_o fervency_n and_o importunity_n without_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o in_o that_o people_n hos_fw-la 7.14_o when_o they_o assemble_v themselves_o and_o howl_v for_o corn_n &_o wine_n isa_n 26.16_o and_o when_o they_o multiply_v their_o prayer_n and_o sacrifice_n isa_n 1.15_o 11._o esau_n may_v weep_v for_o want_n of_o a_o earthly_a blessing_n gen._n 27.34_o though_o he_o undervalue_v and_o little_o mind_v the_o marrow_n of_o the_o blessing_n the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n but_o none_o can_v without_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n say_v with_o david_n one_o thing_n have_v i_o desire_v that_o will_v i_o seek_v after_o that_o i_o may_v behold_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n ps_n 27.4_o and_o with_o asaph_n who_o have_v i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o upon_o earth_n i_o desire_v beside_o thou_o ps_n 73.25_o who_o be_v able_a serious_o to_o pray_v for_o help_v to_o pluck_v out_o the_o right_a eye_n and_o cut_v off_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o to_o part_v with_o his_o darling_n lust_n and_o affection_n unless_o he_o be_v act_v and_o strengthen_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o can_v with_o agar_n say_v give_v i_o not_o riches_n lest_o they_o prove_v snare_n prov._n 30.8_o 9_o unless_o the_o lord_n breath_n into_o his_o heart_n such_o a_o desire_n satan_n will_v not_o help_v thou_o to_o 6.33_o to_o mat._n 6.33_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o in_o thy_o desire_n to_o prefer_v holiness_n to_o riches_n heaven_n to_o earth_n and_o god_n glory_n to_o thy_o own_o self-interest_n 2._o as_o to_o the_o end_n satan_n may_v stir_v thou_o up_o to_o 4.3_o to_o jam._n 4.3_o ask_v that_o thou_o may_v consume_v what_o thou_o get_v upon_o thy_o lust_n but_o who_o do_v desire_v any_o thing_n from_o god_n that_o he_o may_v be_v 35.27_o be_v ps_n 35.27_o magnify_v and_o that_o what_o he_o give_v may_v be_v employ_v for_o his_o honour_n unless_o he_o get_v help_v from_o heaven_n only_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n can_v elevate_v our_o desire_n to_o so_o high_a and_o noble_a a_o 1._o a_o of_o the_o end_n of_o prayer_n part._n 2._o ch_n 1._o end_n and_o make_v we_o honest_o obey_v the_o exhortation_n 1_o cor._n 10.31_o he_o who_o must_v do_v all_o must_v also_o pray_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o this_o of_o ourselves_o we_o can_v do_v 3._o as_o to_o the_o manner_n satan_n can_v stir_v we_o up_o to_o pour_v out_o absolute_a and_o peremptory_a desire_n for_o outward_a thing_n and_o faint_a lazy_a moderate_a and_o submissive_a desire_n for_o grace_n satan_n make_v we_o invert_v the_o right_a order_n and_o method_n he_o will_v not_o protest_v though_o thou_o ask_v mercy_n pardon_n of_o sin_n etc._n etc._n that_o conscience_n may_v be_v still_v and_o satisfy_v but_o thou_o must_v not_o be_v too_o earnest_a and_o anxious_a concern_v those_o thing_n and_o thy_o desire_n must_v not_o be_v boundless_a and_o illimited_a a_o little_a of_o grace_n say_v he_o will_v do_v the_o turn_n and_o any_o kind_n of_o desire_n though_o never_o so_o â—old_a and_o formal_a be_v sufficient_a 2._o satan_n can_v move_v thou_o to_o ask_v the_o world_n for_o itself_o and_o to_o make_v self_n thy_o last_o end_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n must_v enable_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o to_o ask_v outward_a thing_n in_o subordination_n and_o in_o relation_n to_o the_o great_a end_n if_o satan_n prescribe_v our_o lust_n must_v reign_v and_o grace_n must_v be_v the_o handmaid_n and_o be_v only_o so_o far_o seek_v as_o it_o be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o our_o carnal_a end_n and_o for_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a fulfil_n of_o our_o lust_n 3._o satan_n can_v beget_v in_o the_o heart_n a_o childlike_a expectation_n and_o confidence_n though_o thou_o be_v a_o stranger_n he_o can_v make_v thou_o expect_v the_o portion_n of_o a_o son_n he_o will_v not_o suffer_v thou_o once_o to_o question_v thy_o state_n and_o acceptance_n lest_o if_o conscience_n be_v awaken_v thou_o shall_v seek_v after_o a_o change_n but_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o beget_v in_o we_o childlike_a affection_n and_o make_v we_o love_v god_n delight_n in_o a_o communion_n with_o he_o and_o be_v loath_a to_o grieve_v he_o and_o he_o only_o can_v enable_v we_o to_o call_v he_o in_o truth_n abba_n father_n rom._n 8.15.4_o satan_n can_v move_v thou_o to_o what_o be_v good_a unorderly_o by_o make_v thou_o leave_v thy_o place_n and_o station_n and_o invade_v another_o man_n office_n 15.4_o office_n 2_o sam._n 15.4_o oh_o that_o i_o be_v make_v judge_n in_o the_o land_n say_v absolom_n and_o may_v thou_o say_v prayer-waye_n thus_o also_o saul_n will_v offer_v sacrifice_n 1_o sam._n 13.9_o and_o vzziah_n burn_v incense_n 2_o chr._n 26.16.19_o they_o will_v go_v out_o of_o their_o own_o sphere_n and_o exercise_v the_o ministerial_a function_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n just_o punish_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o it_o be_v good_a and_o a_o command_v duty_n to_o offer_v sacrifice_n but_o it_o do_v not_o belong_v to_o saul_n office_n it_o be_v fit_v that_o supplication_n shall_v be_v make_v to_o the_o lord_n but_o it_o belong_v not_o to_o saul_n to_o do_v it_o in_o a_o public_a and_o ministerial_a way_n as_o it_o will_v appear_v saul_n then_o do_v v._o 12_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o incense_n shall_v be_v burn_v before_o the_o lord_n but_o it_o do_v not_o appertain_v to_o vzziah_n as_o azariah_n tell_v he_o v._o 18._o but_o to_o the_o priest_n the_o son_n of_o aaron_n who_o be_v consecrate_v to_o that_o office_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n move_v orderly_a make_v we_o to_o contain_v within_o our_o own_o sphere_n and_o to_o abide_v in_o the_o same_o call_n wherein_o we_o be_v call_v according_a to_o his_o commandment_n 1_o cor._n 7.20.24_o a_o heart_n act_v by_o the_o spirit_n can_v with_o david_n psa_n 131.1_o say_v when_o he_o make_v his_o supplication_n to_o god_n o_o lord_n my_o heart_n be_v not_o haughty_a nor_o my_o eye_n lofty_a neither_o do_v i_o exercise_v myself_o in_o great_a matter_n or_o in_o thing_n too_o high_a for_o i_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v all_o thing_n do_v decent_o and_o in_o order_n and_o be_v not_o the_o author_n of_o confusion_n 1_o cor._n 14.40.43_o and_o as_o he_o lead_v not_o his_o child_n out_o of_o the_o way_n so_o neither_o do_v he_o bring_v they_o to_o dark_a and_o unpassable_a path_n it_o be_v not_o from_o he_o that_o weak_a christian_n especial_o these_o of_o the_o female_a sex_n do_v meddle_v and_o vex_v themselves_o with_o dark_a question_n and_o intricat_a dispute_n or_o that_o the_o most_o strong_a and_o learned_a do_v dive_v too_o curious_o in_o thing_n not_o reveal_v and_o in_o the_o secret_n of_o the_o almighty_a he_o know_v that_o to_o be_v a_o
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 scripture-instance_n with_o some_o variety_n page_n 680_o how_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o occasional_a season_n of_o prayer_n page_n 681_o what_o be_v do_v in_o its_o season_n whether_o set_v or_o occasional_a be_v say_v in_o scripture_n to_o be_v do_v always_o page_n 683_o there_o ought_v also_o to_o be_v a_o universality_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n page_n 684_o last_o it_o import_v perseverance_n page_n 684_o how_o much_o time_n shall_v be_v spend_v and_o how_o long_o shall_v we_o continue_v at_o prayer_n page_n 685_o whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o use_v repetition_n and_o what_o repetition_n in_o prayer_n page_n 687_o a_o word_n concern_v ejaculatory_a prayer_n page_z 691_o the_o saint_n have_v continue_v for_o a_o considerable_a time_n at_o prayer_n page_z 692_o a_o exhortation_n to_o frequency_n page_z 693_o a_o word_n of_o caution_n take_v heed_n lest_o custom_n and_o frequency_n make_v we_o customary_a and_o superficial_a in_o prayer_n page_z 695_o part_n iv_o of_o the_o return_n of_o prayer_n chap._n i._o of_o the_o success_n of_o prayer_n page_z 695_o sect._n i._n the_o christian_a be_v the_o only_a worthy_a and_o invincible_a man_n page_n 696_o prayer_n and_o tear_n the_o arm_n of_o the_o church_n page_z 697_o how_o the_o holy_a spirit_n express_v the_o power_n and_o prevalency_n of_o prayer_n page_z 698_o sect._n ii_o the_o atheist_n great_a objection_n all_o thing_n come_v alike_o to_o all_o answer_v page_z 701_o what_o the_o lord_n hear_v of_o prayer_n import_v page_z 703_o hence_o several_a argument_n prove_v that_o the_o wicked_a receive_v nothing_o in_o answer_n to_o their_o prayer_n page_z 704_o why_o then_o do_v the_o lord_n bestow_v mercy_n upon_o they_o ans_fw-fr page_z 706_o four_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o his_o servant_n page_z 710_o a_o delay_n to_o give_v or_o denial_n of_o the_o particular_a ask_v may_v be_v a_o gracious_a answer_n of_o
more_o readiness_n yield_v and_o condescension_n in_o he_o then_o in_o the_o father_n that_o he_o intercee_v and_o deal_v with_o the_o father_n that_o he_o may_v come_v that_o length_n 5._o there_o be_v but_o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n 1._o tim._n 2.5_o as_o to_o the_o place_n object_v to_o the_o 1._o chrysostom_n and_o theophylact_v think_v that_o by_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8.26.27_o be_v mean_v the_o miraculous_a gift_n of_o prayer_n then_o pour_v out_o not_o only_o upon_o the_o apostle_n but_o on_o other_o who_o god_n occasional_o call_v to_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o and_o to_o speak_v in_o their_o christian_a meeting_n but_o that_o gift_n be_v 1._o temporary_a continue_v only_o with_o the_o christian_a church_n in_o her_o infancy_n and_o 2._o be_v peculiar_a only_o to_o some_o and_o at_o certain_a time_n when_o they_o be_v assemble_v with_o other_o and._n 3_o not_o agree_v with_o the_o context_n and_o 4._o the_o word_n not_o be_v find_v in_o that_o sense_n in_o any_o other_o place_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n promise_v zech._n 12.10_o be_v to_o be_v pour_v out_o upon_o all_o the_o saint_n and_o convert_v of_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o among_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n we_o can_v approve_v this_o interpretation_n 2._o ambrose_n by_o spirit_n there_o understand_v the_o new_a nature_n and_o regenerate_a part_n so_o the_o word_n be_v frequent_o use_v in_o scripture_n and_o we_o can_v see_v no_o inconvenience_n that_o can_v follow_v upon_o this_o interpretation_n yet_o when_o we_o compare_v this_o with_o other_o place_n which_o seem_v to_o be_v parallel_n with_o and_o exegetick_a of_o it_o we_o think_v the_o three_o and_o most_o common_a interpretation_n shall_v rather_o be_v embrace_v that_o the_o spirit_n there_o be_v say_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o not_o proper_o as_o if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v pour_v out_o a_o prayer_n for_o we_o but_o effective_o because_o he_o help_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o intercede_v and_o pour_v out_o acceptable_a prayer_n thus_o the_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o be_v send_v in_o our_o heart_n 4.6_o heart_n clamat_fw-la dupliciter_fw-la tum_fw-la quia_fw-la fiduciam_fw-la filialem_fw-la intus_fw-la in_o cordibus_fw-la excitat_fw-la tum_fw-la quia_fw-la foris_fw-la ore_fw-la clamare_fw-la facit_fw-la paraeus_n in_o gal._n 4.6_o cry_v that_o be_v make_v we_o to_o know_v that_o god_n be_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o call_v he_o abba_n father_n gal._n 4.6_o rom._n 8.15_o and_o we_o may_v observe_v how_o the_o one_o place_n explain_v the_o other_o and_o the_o text_n in_o the_o objection_n for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n cry_v gal._n 4._o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o cry_v rom._n 8._o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o father_n speak_v in_o you_o math._n 10.20_o and_o thus_o we_o may_v see_v that_o the_o spirit_n intercede_v must_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o intercede_v if_o we_o must_v thus_o interpret_v the_o spirit_n cry_v why_o not_o also_o the_o spirit_n intercede_v be_v there_o any_o great_a inpropriety_n in_o the_o one_o phrase_n then_o in_o the_o other_o especial_o since_o they_o be_v parallel_n both_o hold_v out_o one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n on_o our_o heart_n enable_v we_o to_o cry_v and_o pray_v yea_o though_o we_o make_v no_o comparison_n and_o do_v not_o reflect_v on_o other_o scripture_n the_o word_n themselves_o carry_v in_o their_o bosom_n a_o clear_a confutation_n of_o that_o fond_a gloss_n in_o the_o objection_n and_o point_n out_o the_o true_a sense_n and_o meaning_n for._n 1._o have_v the_o spirit_n a_o tongue_n to_o cry_v and._n 2._o to_o who_o will_v he_o cry_v abba_n father_n who_o 14._o who_o cur_n urus_fw-la filius_fw-la sit_fw-la &_o alius_fw-la non_fw-la sit_fw-la filius_fw-la de_fw-la patre_fw-la est_fw-la filius_fw-la de_fw-la patre_fw-la est_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la sed_fw-la ille_fw-la genitus_fw-la est_fw-la iste_fw-la procedens_fw-la non_fw-la omne_fw-la quod_fw-la procedit_fw-la nasâ—itur_fw-la quamvis_fw-la omne_fw-la precedat_fw-la quod_fw-la nascitur_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n count_v max._n arrian_n lib._n 3._o cap._n 14._o son_n be_v the_o spirit_n as_o to_o the_o other_o if_o the_o spirit_n do_v true_o intercede_v for_o we_o than_o who_o be_v those_o 221._o those_o spiritus_fw-la non_fw-la gemit_fw-la sed_fw-la docendo_fw-la &_o efficiendo_fw-la ut_fw-la nâ—s_o gemamus_fw-la etc._n etc._n camer_n praet_fw-la de_fw-fr eccl._n pag._n mihi_fw-la 221._o groan_n that_o can_v be_v utter_v 3._o what_o force_n be_v there_o in_o that_o reason_n add_v to_o show_v that_o the_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o teach_v we_o how_o and_o what_o to_o ask_v if_o his_o intercession_n be_v not_o causal_n by_o help_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o pray_v and_o while_o he_o do_v thus_o inspire_v and_o in_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o we_o by_o these_o as_o his_o own_o work_n he_o may_v be_v say_v to_o intercede_v for_o we_o our_o locum_fw-la our_o non_fw-la autem_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la in_o seipso_fw-la seu_fw-la secundum_fw-la eipsum_fw-la orat_fw-la aut_fw-la postulat_fw-la sed_fw-la quod_fw-la in_o nobis_fw-la habitans_fw-la secundum_fw-la actus_fw-la nostros_fw-la postulat_fw-la postulantes_fw-la nos_fw-la facit_fw-la postulationem_fw-la nobis_fw-la inspirat_fw-la cajetan_n in_o locum_fw-la intercession_n be_v the_o effect_n and_o result_v of_o his_o assistance_n enlargement_n and_o manifestation_n and_o so_o may_v denominat_fw-la he_o and_o be_v call_v he_o as_o the_o cause_n though_o not_o proper_o and_o as_o the_o subject_n and_o thus_o unless_o we_o will_v divide_v what_o be_v conjoin_v and_o pluck_v out_o this_o one_o word_n intercession_n from_o what_o go_v before_o and_o follow_v after_o there_o be_v no_o occasion_n offer_v from_o this_o place_n to_o gerhards_n mistake_n in_o which_o he_o go_v alone_o have_v none_o either_o popish_a or_o protestant_n divine_a except_o one_o who_o cit_fw-la who_o camer_n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la camero_n call_v 8.26_o call_v if_o that_o doctissimus_fw-la interpres_fw-la be_v the_o learned_a beza_n as_o will_v appear_v from_o his_o annot_n on_o joh._n 14.16_o though_o he_o plead_v that_o the_o spirit_n in_o some_o sense_n may_v be_v call_v our_o advocate_n which_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v yet_o he_o be_v far_o from_o think_v that_o the_o spirit_n do_v formal_o intercede_v but_o impute_v such_o a_o assertion_n to_o the_o arrian_n vid._n annot_n in_o rom._n 8.26_o doctissimum_fw-la interpretem_fw-la who_o join_v with_o he_o of_o these_o we_o have_v peruse_v but_o all_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o the_o arrian_n macedonian_n acatians_n these_o fighter_n against_o the_o godhead_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v run_v to_o this_o gloss_n as_o their_o city_n of_o refuge_n and_o of_o late_a mr._n john_n 〈◊〉_d john_n see_v this_o impudent_a man_n judicious_o refute_v by_o mat._n pool_n in_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bidle_n though_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o do_v not_o deny_v the_o deity_n of_o christ_n yet_o he_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o argue_v against_o the_o deity_n of_o holy_a the_o ghost_n and_o gerhard_n his_o conceit_n his_o though_o he_o do_v assert_v yet_o neither_o he_o nor_o any_o other_o i_o have_v see_v do_v debate_v the_o point_n concern_v the_o spirit_n intercession_n and_o therefore_o brief_o we_o offer_v some_o reason_n for_o refute_v that_o conceit_n gloss_n of_o this_o text_n be_v one_o of_o his_o main_a pillar_n as_o to_o the_o other_o scripture_n joh._n 14.16_o we_o answer_v that_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v well_o render_v comforter_n in_o our_o translation_n it_o come_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o have_v diverse_a signification_n and_o according_a to_o the_o subject_a matter_n may_v be_v verb._n be_v vid._n seap._n pasor_n leigh_n crit_n sac_fw-la in_o verb._n render_v to_o comfort_v as_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o place_n cite_v to_o exhort_v to_o plead_v or_o to_o pray_v but_o 2._o grant_v that_o the_o word_n there_o and_o as_o apply_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v be_v render_v advocate_n yet_o that_o place_n can_v to_o little_a purpose_n be_v make_v use_n of_o for_o prove_v the_o conclusion_n there_o lay_v down_o for_o he_o be_v a_o poor_a advocate_n or_o he_o must_v have_v a_o weak_a cause_n who_o leave_v off_o to_o plead_v and_o begin_v to_o supplicat_fw-la for_o his_o client_n the_o word_n when_o render_v advocate_n as_o 16.8_o as_o d._n hammond_n on_o joh._n 16.8_o d._n hammond_n observe_v be_v take_v from_o and_o must_v be_v so_o interpret_v as_o it_o agree_v with_o the_o custom_n of_o plead_v cause_n among_o the_o jew_n none_o of_o which_o be_v to_o supplicat_fw-la or_o pray_v for_o the_o plaintiff_n to_o which_o custom_n he_o appli_v the_o spirit_n plead_v christ_n cause_n against_o the_o
upon_o what_o opportunity_n the_o lord_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o and_o thus_o to_o give_v carnal_a man_n the_o advantage_n of_o christian_n as_o to_o the_o observation_n and_o right_a improvement_n of_o providence_n for_o though_o such_o take_v little_a notice_n of_o his_o band_n yet_o they_o observe_v his_o work_n and_o what_o price_n he_o put_v into_o their_o hand_n and_o will_v not_o be_v so_o foolish_a as_o to_o walk_v in_o that_o inexpediency_n that_o remember_v the_o question_n be_v not_o concern_v sin_n and_o duty_n but_o expediency_n and_o inexpediency_n way_n they_o see_v hedge_v up_o with_o thorn_n nor_o to_o slight_v any_o promise_a opportunity_n call_v they_o to_o enter_v in_o at_o a_o open_a door_n but_o 2._o we_o must_v not_o lay_v so_o much_o weight_n upon_o providential_a occurrence_n as_o to_o make_v they_o the_o alone_a or_o main_a guide_n in_o our_o consultation_n for_o if_o there_o be_v much_o lie_v at_o the_o stake_n a_o contrary_a blast_n must_v not_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o course_n when_o we_o must_v buy_v and_o the_o market_n will_v not_o last_v we_o shall_v not_o say_v the_o day_n be_v not_o fair_a and_o if_o god_n call_v i_o to_o go_v from_o home_n he_o will_v make_v the_o sun_n to_o shine_v upon_o i_o ah_o fool_n thy_o necessity_n do_v call_v thou_o to_o go_v but_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o promise_v to_o bind_v up_o the_o cloud_n while_o thou_o be_v on_o the_o way_n yet_o 3._o if_o the_o lord_n by_o some_o special_a remarkable_a or_o unexpected_a providence_n do_v as_o it_o be_v across_o our_o way_n or_o open_v a_o door_n former_o shut_v and_o that_o after_o thou_o have_v be_v a_o supplicant_n at_o the_o throne_n for_o direction_n and_o success_n thou_o may_v with_o some_o caution_n look_v upon_o such_o a_o dispensation_n as_o send_v by_o way_n of_o return_n to_o thy_o prayer_n if_o 1._o thou_o can_v say_v that_o thou_o have_v respect_n to_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o labour_v to_o approve_v thyself_o to_o he_o in_o thy_o whole_a conversation_n if_o thou_o make_v conscience_n of_o thy_o way_n and_o be_v not_o a_o stranger_n to_o a_o spiritual_a and_o close_a communion_n with_o god_n so_o that_o thou_o have_v not_o now_o go_v to_o he_o in_o a_o fit_a and_o good_a mode_n or_o while_o thou_o be_v in_o a_o strait_a and_o as_o it_o be_v thy_o constant_a course_n to_o commend_v thy_o way_n to_o he_o so_o thou_o trust_v and_o depende_v on_o he_o and_o if_o while_o thou_o be_v live_v in_o a_o dependence_n on_o he_o and_o wait_v for_o a_o answer_n in_o a_o grave_n and_o weighty_a business_n that_o deserve_v thy_o serious_a consideration_n and_o much_o deliberation_n he_o send_v thou_o such_o a_o dispensation_n thou_o may_v look_v upon_o it_o as_o a_o warning_n and_o message_n from_o the_o lord_n but_o 2._o be_v not_o too_o rash_a but_o wait_v a_o while_n go_v to_o he_o again_o and_o ask_v his_o help_n and_o assistance_n to_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o that_o dispensation_n and_o 3._o in_o the_o mean_a time_n thou_o may_v take_v a_o view_n of_o the_o motive_n which_o may_v induce_v thou_o to_o undertake_v such_o a_o business_n or_o may_v draw_v thou_o off_o and_o what_o may_v be_v the_o consequent_n of_o the_o have_v or_o want_v such_o a_o suppose_a mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o in_o thy_o inquiry_n and_o consultation_n thou_o find_v nothing_o from_o thence_o to_o counterbalance_n the_o impression_n which_o that_o dispensation_n have_v make_v upon_o thy_o spirit_n but_o rather_o much_o to_o second_v and_o concur_v with_o it_o and_o thus_o find_v the_o lord_n inward_o to_o back_n and_o carry_v that_o work_n home_o upon_o thy_o heart_n and_o make_v it_o as_o a_o strong_a cord_n to_o draw_v thou_o who_o former_o be_v in_o some_o sort_n of_o suspense_n not_o know_v what_o hand_n to_o turn_v thou_o to_o thou_o may_v with_o some_o confidence_n say_v now_o i_o see_v the_o lord_n make_v good_a his_o word_n to_o i_o in_o bring_v the_o blind_a by_o a_o way_n he_o know_v not_o and_o make_v darkness_n light_a before_o he_o isa_n 42.16_o but_o remember_v though_o the_o present_a case_n be_v concern_v expediency_n and_o inexpediency_n gain_n and_o loss_n outward_a advantage_n and_o disadvantage_n yet_o not_o simple_o as_o if_o there_o be_v no_o more_o to_o be_v inquire_v after_o but_o in_o reference_n to_o the_o sanctify_a use_n thereof_o as_o it_o may_v be_v a_o mean_a and_o help_v to_o we_o in_o glorify_v the_o giver_n and_o for_o work_v out_o our_o own_o salvation_n o_o but_o whatsoever_o dispensation_n will_v draw_v we_o aside_o from_o the_o holy_a commandment_n and_o will_v lead_v we_o to_o any_o sinful_a way_n let_v we_o not_o hearken_v to_o it_o but_o let_v we_o reject_v and_o abominat_fw-la it_o as_o a_o temptation_n 28.1_o temptation_n proâ—_n 28.1_o the_o l_o righteous_a must_v be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n and_o with_o resolution_n set_v himself_o against_o all_o mountain_n of_o opposition_n not_o harken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o any_o work_n that_o will_v stop_v his_o ear_n from_o hear_v and_o obey_v god_n word_n 4._o as_o we_o have_v no_o warrant_n to_o ask_v and_o upon_o every_o occasion_n to_o expect_v such_o weighty_a and_o remarkable_a dispensation_n so_o to_o value_v too_o 1.2_o too_o see_v ass_n 1.2_o much_o and_o to_o be_v lead_v by_o ordinary_a occurrence_n and_o common_a dispensation_n of_o providence_n be_v foolish_o to_o bind_v ourselves_o with_o setter_n of_o our_o own_o make_n and_o superstitious_o to_o set_v up_o and_o follow_v a_o directory_n of_o our_o own_o devise_v and_o with_o our_o own_o hand_n to_o plait_n a_o net_n for_o catch_v ourselves_o and_o to_o wreathe_v a_o yoke_n about_o our_o own_o neck_n and_o those_o who_o be_v so_o far_o delude_v as_o to_o walk_v by_o such_o a_o rule_n will_v rather_o be_v a_o object_n of_o compassion_n than_o derision_n as_o be_v infatuate_v and_o give_v over_o to_o the_o height_n of_o folly_n and_o delusion_n but_o 5._o that_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v most_o intricate_a in_o this_o question_n be_v whether_o or_o not_o it_o be_v lawful_a with_o abraham_n servant_n to_o pray_v that_o the_o damsel_n who_o shall_v say_v drink_v and_o i_o will_v draw_v water_n for_o thou_o and_o thy_o camel_n also_o may_v be_v the_o woman_n thou_o have_v appoint_v for_o thy_o servant_n isaac_n gen._n 24._o 14._o and_o with_o david_n to_o say_v if_o he_o speak_v thus_o thy_o servant_n shall_v have_v peace_n 1_o sam._n 20.7_o and_o if_o with_o jonathan_n we_o may_v conclude_v that_o if_o they_o say_v come_v up_o unto_o we_o we_o will_v go_v up_o for_o the_o lord_n have_v deliver_v they_o into_o our_o hand_n 1_o sam._n 14.9_o 10._o we_o do_v not_o inquire_v if_o with_o these_o pagan_a priest_n and_o sorcerer_n 1_o sam._n 6.9_o and_o with_o timotheus_n 1_o maccab._n 5.40_o we_o may_v go_v to_o the_o devil_n as_o the_o custom_n and_o superstition_n of_o these_o man_n and_o the_o event_n answer_v their_o sign_n do_v show_v they_o do_v to_o ask_v a_o sign_n from_o he_o neither_o 2._o do_v we_o inquire_v if_o we_o may_v with_o gideon_n judg._n 6.36_o desire_v that_o the_o dew_n shall_v be_v on_o our_o fleece_n while_o it_o be_v dry_a upon_o all_o the_o earth_n because_o such_o a_o sign_n be_v altogether_o impertinent_a and_o have_v no_o connexion_n with_o the_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v seek_v and_o be_v of_o itself_o miraculous_a and_o so_o may_v not_o without_o a_o extrordinary_a call_n and_o warrant_v be_v desire_v and_o ask_v but_o we_o do_v inquire_v if_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o desire_v and_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o make_v some_o ordinary_a dispensation_n have_v some_o connexion_n with_o the_o present_a business_n a_o sign_n for_o discover_v his_o purpose_n concern_v the_o event_n of_o such_o a_o business_n and_o our_o call_n to_o go_v about_o it_o for_o ans_fw-fr 1._o none_o will_v be_v so_o rash_a as_o to_o condemn_v those_o holy_a man_n who_o no_o doubt_n in_o this_o be_v direct_v by_o some_o extraordinary_a instinct_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o 2._o since_o the_o person_n be_v eminent_a and_o not_o in_o a_o ordinary_a condition_n and_o direct_v by_o a_o special_a we_o will_v not_o say_v revelation_n yet_o impulse_n and_o motion_n their_o practice_n must_v not_o be_v look_v upon_o as_o a_o general_a rule_n and_o pattern_n which_o we_o may_v imitate_v upon_o every_o occasion_n yet_o 3._o we_o dare_v not_o so_o limit_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n as_o to_o say_v that_o in_o no_o case_n they_o may_v take_v such_o a_o course_n and_o make_v use_n of_o those_o example_n if_o these_o caution_n be_v observe_v 1._o if_o the_o person_n be_v eminent_a in_o holiness_n 2._o under_o some_o great_a trial_n and_o strait_n so_o that_o the_o case_n be_v grave_a weighty_a and_o intricate_a
within_o to_o open_v the_o door_n and_o welcome_v he_o may_v enter_v when_o he_o will_v unless_o the_o lord_n rebuke_n and_o with_o hold_v he_o do_v from_o thence_o cast_v his_o 6.16_o his_o eph._n 6.16_o fiery_a dart_n and_o temptation_n not_o know_v whether_o these_o will_v prevail_v with_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n but_o we_o will_v rather_o join_v with_o those_o build_v those_o gisb_n voet._n sell_v disput_fw-la part_n 1._o the_o nat_n &_o oper_n daem_fw-la pag._n 962._o quamvis_fw-la ibid._n pag._n 924._o dixerat_fw-la solum_fw-la deum_fw-la in_o voluntatem_fw-la rationalem_fw-la influere_fw-la sed_fw-la forte_fw-fr loquirur_n de_fw-fr actione_n cum_fw-la dominio_fw-la conjuncta_fw-la ita_fw-la ut_fw-la tantum_fw-la neget_fw-la voluntatem_fw-la nostram_fw-la ulli_fw-la creaturae_fw-la esse_fw-la subjectam_fw-la jo_n duns_n scotus_n nostras_fw-la loco_fw-la citando_fw-la pet._n a_o s._n joseph_n i_o will_v theol_fw-it spec_fw-la lib_n 3._o de_fw-mi aug_fw-mi cap_n 4._o res_fw-la 6._o hurt_v the_o mendoza_n etiam_fw-la citari_fw-la potest_fw-la cum_fw-la statuat_fw-la actus_fw-la liberos_fw-la ideo_fw-la praecise_a non_fw-la cognosci_fw-la ab_fw-la angelo_fw-la quia_fw-la deus_fw-la non_fw-la concurrit_fw-la ad_fw-la corum_fw-la cognitionem_fw-la sine_fw-la consensu_fw-la loqueatis_fw-la at_o inquam_fw-la iste_fw-la consensus_fw-la nihil_fw-la virtutis_fw-la addit_fw-la potentiae_fw-la intellectivae_fw-la angeli_fw-la audientis_fw-la ergo_fw-la ex_fw-la s_o e_fw-la potuisset_fw-la etc._n etc._n metaph_n this_fw-mi 12._o sect_n 4._o §_o 31._o we_o may_v here_o also_o cite_v sâ—verall_a other_o both_o school_n man_n and_o practical_a divine_n but_o when_o they_o come_v to_o their_o limitation_n and_o meet_v with_o objection_n they_o seem_v to_o overthrow_v what_o they_o have_v build_v few_o who_o yet_o do_v not_o so_o express_o assert_v and_o deliver_v that_o point_n which_o affirm_v that_o satan_n if_o and_o so_o when_o permit_v by_o god_n may_v have_v a_o immediate_a access_n not_o only_o to_o the_o sensitive_a and_o maeriall_a but_o also_o to_o the_o rational_a and_o spiritual_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n 1._o bâ—cause_fw-mi modern_a philosopher_n have_v discover_v the_o weakness_n of_o those_o ground_n whereupon_o the_o common_a opinion_n concern_v the_o real_a and_o physical_a difference_n and_o distinction_n of_o those_o faculty_n among_o themselves_o or_o from_o one_o another_o and_o from_o the_o soul_n be_v found_v and_o build_v and_o if_o there_o be_v no_o such_o difference_n among_o they_o what_o reason_n can_v be_v give_v why_o satan_n may_v immediate_o and_o direct_o work_v upon_o some_o but_o not_o upon_o other_o 2._o though_o sensitive_a and_o material_a object_n be_v more_o proportionat_a and_o suitable_a for_o we_o who_o in_o our_o act_n depend_v upon_o the_o sense_n to_o work_v upon_o yet_o wherefore_o shall_v we_o thus_o limit_v spirit_n and_o deny_v that_o they_o can_v have_v a_o immediate_a access_n to_o our_o spirit_n especial_o since_o 3._o angel_n both_o good_a and_o evil_a have_v some_o society_n among_o themselves_o converse_v mutual_o together_o and_o open_v up_o their_o thought_n to_o one_o another_o and_o to_o say_v as_o some_o schoolman_n imagine_v that_o they_o stand_v in_o need_n and_o make_v use_n of_o outward_a symbol_n and_o sign_n for_o this_o effect_n be_v to_o deny_v that_o they_o can_v essendi_fw-la can_v modus_fw-la o_o perandiâ—_n equitur_fw-la modum_fw-la essendi_fw-la act_v as_o spirit_n and_o suitable_o to_o their_o nature_n or_o else_o to_o join_v with_o those_o docere_fw-la those_o angelo_n esse_fw-la corporeos_fw-la docuerunt_fw-la tertull_n lactant_fw-la justin_n martyr_n method_n jus_o eusebjus_n origin_n augustin_n &_o alii_fw-la quos_fw-la cum_fw-la molina_n in_o 1._o quaest_n 50._o art_n 1_o citat_fw-la m._n becan_n theol_fw-mi sâ—h_o part_n 1_o tract_n 3._o cap._n 1._o quaest_n 2._o &_o in_o coucilio_fw-la niceno_fw-la 2._o act_n 5._o joa_n thessaloniens_fw-la epis_fw-la dixit_fw-la itae_fw-la ecclesiam_fw-la catholicam_fw-la docere_fw-la father_n who_o yet_o the_o popish_a doctor_n in_o this_o reject_v who_o teach_v that_o angel_n be_v corporeal_a we_o may_v resume_v and_o apply_v this_o argument_n to_o the_o society_n that_o be_v among_o the_o soul_n of_o just_a man_n make_v perfect_a 4._o many_o temptation_n as_o in_o the_o case_n of_o desertion_n be_v spiritual_a and_o such_o as_o can_v be_v imagine_v to_o arise_v from_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n unless_o it_o be_v very_o remot_o occasional_o indirect_o and_o ineffectual_o while_o as_o they_o be_v often_o strong_a continue_v for_o a_o long_a time_n etc._n etc._n thus_o also_o we_o may_v argue_v from_o prophecy_n and_o sudden_a suggestion_n revelation_n and_o discovery_n of_o secret_n make_v by_o satan_n to_o his_o emissary_n his_o teach_n of_o they_o science_n language_n etc._n etc._n his_o resolve_v intricat_a and_o dark_a question_n and_o give_v to_o they_o ability_n to_o manage_v and_o interpose_v in_o subtle_a dâ—sputations_n it_o seem_v very_o strange_a to_o imagine_v how_o these_o thing_n can_v be_v perform_v by_o his_o work_n upon_o the_o etc._n the_o the_o fantasy_n and_o sensual_a appetit_fw-la may_v be_v call_v material_a not_o entitatiuè_a and_o in_o itself_o but_o only_o objectiuè_fw-la because_o it_o be_v conversant_a about_o material_a object_n upon_o sensible_a motive_n but_o according_a to_o the_o common_a opinion_n which_o maintain_v a_o real_a difference_n between_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o present_a diffient_o will_v be_v great_a for_o etc._n etc._n material_a faculty_n 5._o the_o scripture_n which_o speak_v of_o satan_n temptation_n and_o work_n upon_o the_o heart_n seem_v to_o hold_v out_o more_o than_o a_o impression_n upon_o the_o sense_n and_o imagination_n as_o if_o satan_n only_o at_o a_o distance_n mediate_o and_o indirect_o can_v work_v upon_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n for_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o putti_v in_o the_o heart_n to_o do_v joh._n 13.2_o that_o he_o fill_v the_o heart_n and_o blind_v the_o mind_n act._n 5.3_o 2._o cor._n 4.4_o that_o he_o beguile_v and_o corrupt_v the_o mind_n 2_o cor._n 11.3_o and_o that_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o man_n and_o take_v he_o captive_a at_o his_o will_n luk_n 22.3_o 2_o timoth._n 2.26_o that_o he_o become_v a_o lie_a spirit_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o ahabs_n prophet_n 2_o chron._n 18_o 2._o etc._n etc._n but_o here_o arise_v a_o subtle_a question_n more_o fit_a to_o be_v debate_v in_o the_o school_n then_o here_o by_o we_o viz._n what_o kind_n of_o work_n have_v satan_n upon_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n what_o do_v he_o and_o whereby_o represent_v he_o object_n to_o the_o mind_n and_o motive_n to_o allure_v the_o will_n ans_fw-fr the_o same_o difficulty_n have_v place_n concern_v his_o work_n upon_o the_o fantasy_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n and_o concern_v the_o speâ—ch_n and_o society_n that_o be_v among_o angel_n and_o soul_n separate_v from_o the_o body_n none_o of_o which_o can_v be_v perform_v without_o some_o kind_n of_o work_n impression_n communication_n intimation_n manifestation_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v here_o then_o no_o special_a difficulty_n and_o what_o may_v satisfy_v for_o clear_v these_o other_o question_n will_v also_o prove_v satisfactory_a in_o this_o but_o 1._o it_o be_v certain_a that_o albeit_o satan_n can_v obstetricat_fw-la and_o help_v forward_o yet_o he_o can_v of_o himself_o produce_v and_o elicit_v any_o vital_a act_n in_o man_n for_o that_o of_o necessity_n must_v flow_v from_o a_o internal_a principle_n yet_o 2._o on_o the_o other_o hand_n it_o seem_v no_o less_o certain_a from_o scripture_n and_o experience_n that_o satan_n can_v offer_v some_o one_o way_n or_o other_o object_n unto_o the_o understanding_n and_o make_v some_o kind_n of_o representation_n and_o manifestation_n of_o they_o there_o but_o 3._o and_o more_o direct_o to_o the_o question_n if_o the_o most_o common_a opinion_n of_o 14._o of_o vid._n scholastic_a communiâ—er_fw-la ad_fw-la 1._o quaest_n 107._o &_o becan_n theol_fw-it schol_n part_n 1._o tract_n 3._o quaest_n 14._o schoolman_n concern_v the_o speech_n of_o angel_n have_v any_o truth_n in_o it_o why_o may_v it_o not_o also_o here_o have_v place_n for_o those_o doctor_n affirm_v that_o one_o angel_n speak_v to_o another_o by_o imprint_v the_o intelligible_a as_o they_o 806._o they_o tunc_fw-la angelus_fw-la manifestat_fw-la alteri_fw-la su_fw-es um_o actum_fw-la interiorem_fw-la quando_fw-la imprimit_fw-la illi_fw-la speciem_fw-la intelligibilem_fw-la intuitive_fw-la represenâ—antem_fw-la actum_fw-la interriorem_fw-la &_o hoc_fw-la facit_fw-la per_fw-la modum_fw-la objecti_fw-la ergo_fw-la tantum_fw-la intentionaliter_fw-la &_o non_fw-la phisice_n eliciendo_fw-la scil_n aliquem_fw-la actum_fw-la in_o audiente_fw-la becan_n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la §_o 2.3_o de_fw-fr distinctione_n inter_fw-la speciem_fw-la hanc_fw-la impressam_fw-la &_o speciem_fw-la expressam_fw-la vid._n philosoph_n de_fw-fr anima_fw-la ubi_fw-la hanc_fw-la statuunt_fw-la esse_fw-la actualem_fw-la illam_fw-la tantum_fw-la virtualem_fw-la cognitionem_fw-la sed_fw-la adhuc_fw-la sub_fw-la judicie_fw-la lie_fw-la est_fw-la a_o species_n possit_fw-la cemmunicari_fw-la ab_fw-la objecto_fw-la spirituali_fw-la sicut_fw-la a_o materiali_fw-la &_o sensibili_fw-la
the_o name_n of_o attention_n as_o be_v not_o a_o act_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o of_o the_o will_n and_o so_o more_o fit_o as_o also_o it_o be_v sometime_o by_o corp_n by_o be_v cit_v in_o corp_n aquinas_n call_v the_o 13._o the_o velle_fw-la attendere_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la pâ—atinde_a in_o re_fw-mi cajet_fw-fr in_o sum._n 1.2_o quaest_a 83._o art_n 13._o purpose_n and_o intention_n how_o will_v those_o rabbi_n declaim_v against_o heretic_n if_o they_o have_v fall_v into_o such_o a_o gross_a mistake_n and_o confusion_n its_o true_a the_o object_n of_o that_o intention_n be_v attention_n for_o thereby_o we_o purpose_v to_o attend_v but_o who_o be_v so_o childish_a as_o to_o confound_v the_o act_n and_o the_o object_n for_o so_o we_o may_v take_v quidlibet_fw-la pro_fw-la quolibet_fw-la and_o yet_o attention_n can_v always_o be_v the_o object_n of_o their_o intention_n especial_o when_o they_o go_v to_o pray_v in_o a_o unknown_a language_n for_o how_o can_v they_o resolve_v to_o attend_v to_o what_o they_o know_v not_o unless_o it_o be_v to_o the_o sound_n and_o pronunciation_n of_o the_o letter_n and_o thus_o parrot_n may_v as_o well_o be_v say_v to_o pray_v to_o god_n as_o papist_n hence_o our_o first_o argument_n they_o who_o teach_v &_o plead_v for_o a_o brutish_a way_n of_o worship_n must_v be_v the_o follower_n and_o admirer_n of_o 16.2_o of_o rev._n 13_o 4._o and_o 16.2_o the_o beast_n who_o have_v his_o mark_n upon_o their_o forehead_n but_o beast_n have_v learn_v to_o utter_v word_n may_v pray_v to_o god_n in_o the_o popish_a way_n without_o reverence_n and_o attention_n ergo_fw-la but_o it_o be_v not_o strange_a to_o see_v they_o who_o make_v so_o many_o god_n of_o idol_n and_o image_n in_o give_v they_o divine_a worship_n and_o honour_n to_o make_v a_o idol_n of_o the_o true_a god_n and_o to_o serve_v he_o as_o if_o he_o neither_o know_v nor_o 10.5_o nor_o jer._n 10.5_o can_v do_v good_a or_o evil_n hence_o 2._o who_o dare_v thus_o mock_v a_o king_n or_o ruler_n will_v any_o speak_v to_o such_o and_o not_o take_v heed_n what_o he_o faith_n if_o thou_o do_v 1.8_o do_v mal._n 1.8_o offer_v such_o irreverence_n to_o thy_o governor_n will_v he_o be_v please_v with_o thou_o 3._o if_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n he_o must_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n joh._n 4.24_o what_o do_v the_o holy_a lord_n value_v the_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o move_n of_o the_o tongue_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o employ_v in_o the_o work_n there_o must_v be_v as_o adoratio_fw-la as_o ratio_fw-la redditur_fw-la ex_fw-la parte_fw-la naturae_fw-la ipsius_fw-la dei_fw-la quia_fw-la scil_n natura_fw-la ejus_fw-la est_fw-la non_fw-la corporeum_fw-la aliquid_fw-la sed_fw-la spiritus_fw-la propterea_fw-la oportet_fw-la adorantes_fw-la eum_fw-la adorare_fw-la in_o spiritu_fw-la &_o veritate_fw-la ut_fw-la adoratio_fw-la conformis_fw-la sit_fw-la adorato_fw-la sub_fw-la spiritu_fw-la voluntas_fw-la sub_fw-la veritate_fw-la intellectus_fw-la comprehend_v itur_fw-la in_o spiritu_fw-la non_fw-la cultu_fw-la temporale_fw-la non_fw-la lingua_fw-la sed_fw-la interiore_fw-la cultu_fw-la consistente_fw-la in_o spiritu_fw-la hoc_fw-la est_fw-la in_o adnimo_fw-la etc._n etc._n cajet_n in_o joa_n 4_o 23_o 24._o imo_fw-la ipse_fw-la suar._n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la cap._n 4._o §_o 4._o fatetur_fw-la adorationem_fw-la dei_fw-la requirere_fw-la attentionem_fw-la mentis_fw-la aliaâ—_fw-la fieri_fw-la solo_fw-la corpore_fw-la &_o none_o in_o spiritu_fw-la quia_fw-la licet_fw-la adoratio_fw-la in_o spiritu_fw-la non_fw-la excludat_fw-la actionem_fw-la corporis_fw-la requirit_fw-la tamen_fw-la principaliter_fw-la spiritus_fw-la influxum_fw-la ut_fw-la sit_fw-la vera_fw-la adoratio_fw-la cajetan_n confess_v a_o conformity_n between_o our_o worship_n and_o he_o who_o we_o worship_n we_o must_v seek_v to_o the_o father_n of_o spirit_n with_o our_o spirit_n and_o whole_a soul_n the_o mind_n must_v attend_v and_o direct_v and_o the_o will_n must_v intend_v and_o follow_v the_o pursuit_n otherwise_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v take_v in_o vain_a and_o the_o holy_a one_o be_v not_o worship_v but_o dishonour_v by_o our_o babble_n we_o may_v thus_o fear_v to_o meet_v with_o a_o return_n in_o wrath_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o folly_n but_o have_v no_o art_n no_o non_fw-fr remiss_a nec_fw-la ment_fw-la huc_fw-la vel_fw-la illuc_fw-la evagante_fw-la eo_fw-la quod_fw-la talis_fw-la non_fw-la solum_fw-la non_fw-la impetrabit_fw-la quod_fw-la petit_fw-la sed_fw-la magis_fw-la deum_fw-la irrit_n abit_fw-la basilius_n apud_fw-la thom._n dict_z art_n ground_n to_o expect_v a_o answer_n in_o mercy_n and_o that_o god_n will_v accept_v such_o vain_a oblation_n 4._o we_o may_v argue_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o exercise_n what_o be_v prayer_n but_o a_o lift_n up_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o god_n psa_n 25.1_o and_o 86.4_o or_o as_o common_o from_o deum_fw-la from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ascensus_fw-la mentis_fw-la ad_fw-la deum_fw-la damascen_n it_o be_v define_v a_o elevation_n of_o the_o mind_n to_o he_o and_o this_o as_o 5._o as_o suarez_n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la §_o 5._o suarez_n confess_v be_v essential_a to_o prayer_n so_o that_o there_o can_v be_v no_o prayer_n unless_o the_o soul_n and_o mind_n be_v thus_o elevate_v to_o god_n but_o it_o be_v ridiculous_a ro_o imagine_v that_o the_o mind_n be_v lift_v up_o to_o god_n when_o it_o do_v not_o attend_v but_o wander_v and_o run_v away_o from_o he_o and_o divert_v to_o other_o object_n ergo_fw-la 5._o how_o do_v the_o apostle_n abominate_a this_o strange_a doctrine_n while_o he_o will_v not_o permit_v that_o any_o man_n shall_v utter_v word_n in_o prayer_n before_o other_o which_o they_o do_v not_o understand_v albeit_o the_o speaker_n do_v well_o know_v their_o meaning_n but_o say_v he_o i_o will_v pray_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o will_v pray_v with_o the_o understanding_n also_o and_o in_o the_o church_n and_o before_o other_o he_o will_v rather_o speak_v five_o word_n to_o their_o understanding_n than_o ten_o thousand_o in_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n 1_o cor._n 14.14_o 15.19_o hence_o some_o of_o the_o papist_n themselves_z yea_o some_o of_o their_o great_a 4.15_o great_a exit_fw-la hacâ—_n pauli_n doctrina_fw-la habetur_fw-la quod_fw-la melius_fw-la ad_fw-la edificationem_fw-la ecclesia_fw-la est_fw-la orationes_fw-la publicas_fw-la quae_fw-la audiente_fw-la populo_fw-la dicuntur_fw-la dici_fw-la lingua_fw-la communi_fw-la clericis_fw-la &_o populo_fw-la quam_fw-la dici_fw-la laâ—ine_fw-la cajer_n in_o 1_o cor._n 14._o ad_fw-la 17._o quod_fw-la si_fw-la populus_fw-la intelligat_fw-la orationem_fw-la &_o benedictionem_fw-la saecrdotis_fw-la melius_fw-la reducitur_fw-la in_o deum_fw-la &_o devotius_fw-la respondet_fw-la amen_o lyra_n in_o 1_o cor._n 4.15_o doctor_n have_v be_v force_v to_o acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v better_a and_o more_o profitable_a for_o the_o people_n that_o their_o 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 latin_a whereof_o they_o be_v ignorant_a you_o will_v say_v what_o then_o can_v be_v the_o reason_n why_o still_o they_o retain_v that_o ridiculous_a practice_n and_o at_o other_o time_n plead_v so_o earnest_o for_o it_o ans_fw-fr the_o pope_n and_o his_o cardinal_n be_v earnest_o solicit_v and_o press_v with_o fear_n have_v almost_o yield_v at_o the_o council_n of_o trent_n to_o reform_v this_o and_o several_a other_o abuse_n from_o which_o little_a gain_n may_v be_v reap_v and_o whereby_o the_o pope_n treasure_n be_v not_o much_o increase_v till_o at_o length_n they_o consider_v that_o this_o be_v a_o ill_a preparative_n and_o may_v prove_v dangerous_a if_o thus_o once_o they_o suffer_v the_o foundation_n concern_v the_o pope_n infallibility_n 775._o infallibility_n nihilominus_a ex_fw-la istis_fw-la ritibus_fw-la quovis_fw-la uno_fw-la mutato_fw-la subrui_fw-la conti_fw-la nuo_fw-la fundamen_fw-la ta_fw-la prorsus_fw-la omne_fw-la ecclesiae_fw-la romanae_fw-la &_o prudentis_fw-la esse_fw-la non_fw-la tam_fw-la principia_fw-la quam_fw-la fine_n rerum_fw-la animadvertere_fw-la etc._n etc._n sva_n pol._n hist_o conc_fw-fr trident._n lib._n 7._o pag._n mihi_fw-la 775._o to_o be_v shake_v for_o thus_o the_o people_n may_v be_v bring_v to_o believe_v that_o they_o who_o have_v err_v in_o these_o
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 do_v a_o three_o direction_n be_v this_o converse_v with_o the_o saint_n their_o company_n and_o society_n may_v be_v very_o quicken_a it_o be_v not_o good_a for_o the_o sick_a to_o be_v alone_o the_o company_n of_o friend_n may_v then_o be_v very_o useful_a comfortable_a and_o refresh_a but_o especial_o dead_a saint_n may_v be_v profit_v by_o the_o society_n of_o their_o live_a brethren_n spiritual_a conference_n flow_v from_o sincerity_n experience_n sense_n tenderness_n etc._n etc._n be_v very_o quicken_a and_o enliven_a acuricur_fw-fr enliven_a ferrum_fw-la ferro_fw-la acuricur_fw-fr as_o iron_n sharp_v iron_n so_o the_o saint_n the_o countenance_n of_o their_o friend_n prov._n 27.17_o how_o do_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o two_o disciple_n go_v to_o emaus_n burn_v within_o they_o at_o christ_n heavenly_a discourse_n luk._n 24.32_o nâ—y_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n may_v come_v upon_o a_o 10.10_o a_o 1_o sam._n 10.10_o saul_n when_o among_o the_o prophet_n such_o may_v find_v a_o temporary_a work_n upon_o their_o heart_n and_o shall_v a_o sâ—int_n among_o the_o sâ—ints_n meet_v with_o no_o heavenly_a impression_n when_o they_o that_o feaâ—ed_v the_o lord_n speak_v one_o to_o another_o the_o lord_n drâ—w_v â—igh_a and_o hearken_v and_o will_v he_o come_v without_o a_o blessing_n mal._n 3.16_o while_o the_o disciple_n be_v commune_v about_o christ_n suffering_n himself_o draw_v near_o and_o meet_v they_o luke_n 24.15_o and_o he_o will_v never_o be_v far_o from_o those_o who_o be_v thus_o employ_v and_o such_o while_n alone_o shall_v not_o as_o he_o say_v of_o himself_o john_n 16.32_o be_v leave_v alone_o his_o spirit_n will_v come_v and_o visit_v they_o mat._n 18.20_o when_o christ_n be_v the_o subject_n of_o our_o conference_n he_o will_v be_v a_o associar_n and_o assistant_n ah_o that_o saint_n now_o a_o day_n shall_v be_v such_o stranger_n to_o this_o promise_a exercise_n and_o this_o be_v one_o and_o not_o the_o least_o of_o the_o cause_n why_o the_o saint_n of_o old_a do_v so_o far_o exceed_v we_o in_o zeal_n activity_n life_n and_o tenderness_n they_o can_v scarce_o meet_v together_o and_o see_v one_o another_o in_o the_o face_n without_o a_o word_n concern_v their_o belove_a but_o how_o do_v we_o blush_v to_o speak_v of_o matter_n of_o soul_n concernment_n lest_o we_o shall_v be_v judge_v to_o be_v hypocrite_n singular_a busybody_n and_o i_o know_v not_o what_o i_o will_v say_v no_o more_o now_o but_o there_o will_v be_v find_v to_o be_v here_o a_o mutual_a causality_n when_o christ_n be_v near_o the_o heart_n he_o will_v not_o ready_o be_v far_o from_o the_o mouth_n and_o again_o the_o lip_n will_v affect_v the_o heart_n and_o heavenly_a discourse_n will_v make_v a_o impression_n there_o 4._o attend_v the_o ordinance_n of_o life_n diligent_o as_o faith_n 10.17_o faith_n rom._n 10.17_o come_v so_o it_o be_v strengthen_v by_o hear_v though_o private_a ordinance_n must_v not_o be_v slight_v yet_o a_o special_a blessing_n may_v be_v expect_v on_o word_n sacrament_n and_o the_o public_a ministry_n our_o grace_n comfort_n strength_n activity_n and_o enlargement_n be_v all_o convey_v through_o the_o same_o channel_n and_o if_o the_o word_n can_v beget_v a_o flash_n of_o joy_n in_o herod_n maâ—k_v 6.20_o if_o it_o can_v quicken_v and_o as_o it_o be_v soften_v that_o flinty_a heart_n will_v it_o not_o make_v a_o more_o deep_a and_o lively_a impression_n upon_o a_o 11.19_o a_o ezek._n 11.19_o heart_n of_o flesh_n if_o the_o word_n can_v thus_o beget_v heat_n where_o there_o be_v no_o fire_n will_v it_o not_o far_o rather_o blow_v up_o those_o coal_n which_o be_v already_o kindle_v 5_o if_o we_o will_v be_v fervent_a in_o spirit_n let_v we_o not_o be_v slothful_a in_o business_n rom._n 12.11_o though_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o phil._n 4.6_o yet_o we_o must_v not_o be_v idle_a and_o negligent_a he_o who_o will_v not_o work_v shall_v not_o eat_v 2_o thes_n 3_o 10._o immoderate_a excessive_a and_o 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 principium_fw-la apud_fw-la râ—us_fw-la sym_fw-mi inter_fw-la part_n 1_o sym_n 53._o otia_fw-la daunt_v uâ—tia_fw-la 〈…〉_o one_o say_v be_v satan_n repose_v beâ—_n and_o the_o mother_n of_o all_o wickedness_n ah_o this_o in_o great_a part_n be_v the_o cause_n both_o of_o the_o outward_a and_o spiritual_a poverty_n of_o many_o in_o this_o land_n who_o be_v ask_v as_o josephs_n brethren_n be_v be_v pharaoh_n 2_o gen._n 47.3_o what_o be_v your_o occupation_n can_v return_v no_o other_o answer_n but_o that_o they_o be_v gentleman_n as_o if_o by_o their_o birth_n they_o be_v licentiate_v to_o be_v idle_a and_o to_o follow_v no_o calling_n or_o occupation_n yea_o and_o as_o if_o a_o call_n will_v be_v a_o reproach_n to_o they_o and_o a_o disparagement_n to_o their_o ancestor_n and_o education_n whileas_o true_o and_o according_a to_o aristophanes_n his_o verdict_n a_o câ—â—_n a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d aristoâ—han_fw-mi apud_fw-la reuâ—_n loc_fw-fr câ—â—_n life_n of_o idleness_n better_o become_v beast_n then_o man_n and_o as_o 30._o as_o ego_fw-la inquit_fw-la cyrus_n xenophonteus_n arbitror_fw-la decere_fw-la principem_fw-la ante_fw-la ire_n subditis_fw-la non_fw-la vita_fw-la decide_v &_o laborum_fw-la experte_a sed_fw-la eo_fw-la quod_fw-la ribus_fw-la provideat_fw-la laboresque_fw-la lubenter_fw-la subeat_fw-la reus_n ibid._n symb_n 30._o cyrus_n say_v it_o be_v more_o noble_a and_o princelike_a to_o excel_v and_o go_v before_o other_o in_o activity_n diligence_n and_o pain_n then_o in_o sloth_n idleness_n and_o luxury_n and_o o_o if_o such_o will_v consider_v that_o idleness_n be_v one_o of_o the_o cry_a sin_n of_o sodom_n ezek._n 16.49_o time_n be_v too_o precious_a a_o talon_n to_o be_v hide_v in_o a_o napkin_n and_o be_v once_o past_a can_v be_v recall_v be_v potest_fw-la nullo_n perbreve_n tempus_fw-la emi_fw-it no_o gold_n nor_o money_n can_v buy_v and_o redeem_v it_o thus_o you_o see_v how_o you_o shall_v prepare_v for_o and_o come_v to_o the_o work_n now_o let_v we_o add_v some_o few_o direction_n which_o may_v help_v to_o quicken_v we_o while_o we_o be_v at_o the_o throne_n 7._o then_o limit_v your_o heart_n to_o the_o duty_n and_o 5._o and_o now_o labour_v to_o put_v in_o practice_n that_o resolution_n of_o which_o direct_v 5._o arrest_v it_o at_o the_o present_a work_n lift_v up_o your_o heart_n to_o god_n and_o settle_v it_o upon_o he_o suffer_v it_o not_o to_o look_v down_o to_o the_o world_n or_o gad_n about_o lay_v a_o restraint_n upon_o thy_o vain_a rove_a and_o unstable_a mind_n repel_v without_o dispute_n and_o inquisition_n every_o suggestion_n and_o impertinent_a thought_n not_o ask_v whence_o or_o for_o what_o it_o come_v yea_o though_o upon_o the_o matter_n and_o otherwise_o it_o be_v never_o so_o good_a and_o necessary_a yet_o reject_v it_o then_o with_o indignation_n as_o be_v unseasonable_a and_o come_v to_o interrupt_v thou_o while_o thou_o be_v speak_v to_o the_o great_a king_n albeit_o such_o pretend_a friend_n
possess_v all_o thing_n 2._o cor._n 6._o ver_fw-la 10._o all_o be_v thus_o put_v under_o the_o christian_n foot_n and_o may_v be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o we_o and_o become_v as_o it_o be_v a_o staff_n in_o our_o hand_n while_o we_o be_v walk_v with_o god_n and_o towards_o the_o promise_a land_n omne_fw-la vestra_fw-la sunt_fw-la say_v cajet_n in_o 1._o cor._n 3._o ver_fw-la 21._o h.e._n propter_fw-la vos_fw-la &_o ordinaia_fw-la ad_fw-la vestram_fw-la utilitatem_fw-la all_o be_v he_o 1._o cor._n 3._o vers_fw-la 21_o 22._o the_o world_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v he_o yea_o what_o be_v not_o yet_o know_v or_o discover_v can_v alexander_n caesar_n or_o he_o who_o be_v the_o great_a monarch_n and_o potentate_n lay_v claim_n to_o so_o much_o sea_n and_o land_n with_o all_o its_o furniture_n all_o its_o beauty_n glory_n and_o riches_n be_v too_o mean_v a_o portion_n for_o he_o who_o be_v 3.9_o be_v 1._o joh._n 3.9_o bear_v of_o god_n the_o heaven_n be_v his_o and_o may_v i_o not_o say_v hell_n also_o though_o he_o shall_v never_o see_v that_o place_n of_o torment_n yet_o it_o be_v his_o talon_n which_o he_o may_v improve_v to_o advantage_n and_o yet_o all_o these_o great_a and_o excellent_a thing_n be_v not_o all_o nor_o the_o main_a they_o be_v little_a they_o be_v as_o nothing_o they_o be_v not_o worthy_a once_o to_o be_v name_v in_o respect_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o ear_v hear_v 1._o cor._n 2._o vers_fw-la 9_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o crown_n of_o life_n and_o glory_n 1._o pet._n 5._o vers_fw-la 4._o jam._n 1._o vers_fw-la 12._o and_o that_o incorruptible_a and_o undefiled_a inheritance_n that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v for_o he_o in_o the_o heaven_n 1._o cor._n 9_o v._n 25._o 1._o pet._n 1._o v._n 14._o thus_o o_o you_o despise_v and_o disconsolate_v saint_n this_o be_v your_o allowance_n and_o great_a portion_n and_o these_o other_o thing_n be_v but_o for_o our_o provision_n while_o we_o be_v in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o a_o torch_n to_o let_v we_o see_v our_o way_n and_o a_o staff_n in_o our_o hand_n while_o we_o be_v go_v home_o thus_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v great_a heir_n indeed_o they_o be_v king_n rev._n 1._o vers_fw-la 6._o all_o the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n under_o the_o sun_n all_o corruptible_a crown_n wrap_v up_o in_o one_o be_v but_o as_o a_o cipher_n and_o amount_v to_o nothing_o in_o respect_n of_o this_o one_o thing_n they_o be_v very_o happy_a and_o bless_a who_o be_v thus_o happy_a and_o yet_o the_o prime_n of_o all_o their_o happiness_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d consist_v in_o this_o that_o they_o have_v 9_o have_v 1._o john_n 3._o vers_n 9_o fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n the_o lord_n himself_o be_v our_o great_a all_o in_o he_o alone_o we_o eminent_o enjoy_v all_o qui_fw-la habet_fw-la habentem_fw-la omne_fw-la habet_fw-la omne_fw-la he_o who_o can_v with_o david_n psal_n 16._o vers_fw-la 5_o 6._o say_v the_o lord_n be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n and_o cup_n have_v reason_n with_o he_o also_o to_o conclude_v i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n this_o be_v the_o marrow_n of_o abraham_n blessing_n when_o call_v to_o sojourn_v in_o a_o strange_a land_n that_o the_o lord_n himself_o shall_v be_v his_o portion_n and_o exceed_v great_a reward_n gen._n 15._o vers_fw-la 1._o ah_o will_v the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n have_v say_v be_v this_o all_o our_o portion_n and_o allowance_n be_v this_o all_o the_o recompense_n we_o may_v expect_v o_o how_o will_v they_o have_v slight_v such_o a_o offer_n they_o can_v not_o exstract_v any_o consolation_n from_o it_o o_o but_o say_v the_o lord_n to_o abraham_n what_o think_v thou_o of_o thy_o condition_n view_v thy_o portion_n and_o allowance_n i_o be_o thy_o shield_n and_o will_v thou_o fear_v i_o be_o thy_o reward_n and_o have_v thou_o prove_v a_o ill_a merchant_n do_v thou_o rue_v thy_o bargain_n now_o thou_o have_v the_o full_a ocean_n for_o leave_v the_o empty_a cistern_n i_o who_o be_o thy_o inheritance_n be_o the_o almighty_a god_n or_o as_o other_o but_z to_z the_o same_o purpose_n translate_v the_o word_n i_o be_o god_n all-sufficient_a there_o be_v in_o i_o not_o only_o a_o infinite_a selfsufficiency_n but_o also_o enough_o to_o satisfy_v the_o vast_a capacity_n of_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n which_o can_v be_v fill_v with_o any_o finite_a object_n my_o sufficiency_n shall_v be_v for_o thy_o satisfaction_n i_o be_o thy_o reward_n and_o although_o thou_o must_v be_v a_o expectant_a for_o a_o while_n as_o to_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n yet_o thou_o shall_v have_v something_o in_o hand_n i_o will_v not_o be_v as_o a_o stranger_n to_o thou_o in_o this_o thy_o pilgrimage_n i_o will_v visit_v thou_o and_o all_o my_o attribute_n shall_v be_v employ_v for_o thy_o good_a my_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n shall_v follow_v thou_o my_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n thou_o may_v behold_v my_o power_n shall_v uphold_v thou_o and_o my_o fury_n and_o 〈◊〉_d justice_n shall_v pursue_v thy_o enemy_n o_o but_o may_v some_o with_o she_o john_n 4._o vers_n 11._o say_v the_o well_o be_v deep_a and_o we_o have_v nothing_o to_o draw_v with_o ans_fw-fr it_o be_v true_a of_o ourselves_o we_o have_v neither_o a_o vessel_n to_o hold_v nor_o a_o hand_n to_o draw_v but_o he_o who_o open_v the_o fountain_n and_o invite_v we_o to_o drink_v do_v offer_n both_o to_o we_o he_o of_o his_o free_a love_n have_v dig_v the_o well_o the_o promise_n which_o hold_v out_o to_o we_o these_o live_a water_n and_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o hand_n be_v his_o free_a gift_n and_o unless_o he_o pour_v out_o upon_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n that_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o bucket_n wherewith_o we_o draw_v we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o ask_v so_o that_o albeit_o the_o lord_n honour_v we_o in_o call_v for_o our_o help_n and_o in_o employ_v we_o in_o his_o work_n yet_o all_o must_v come_v from_o himself_o and_o when_o he_o reward_v our_o work_n he_o 2._o he_o deus_fw-la coronat_fw-la sva_fw-la dona_fw-la non_fw-la tuamerita_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr gr_fw-fr &_o lib._n cap._n 7._o &_o hom_n 14._o in_o 50._o hom_n cum_fw-la ab_fw-la illo_fw-la habeamue_fw-la quicquid_fw-la illi_fw-la offerimus_fw-la &_o ex_fw-la illo_fw-la siâ—_n quicquid_fw-la boni_fw-la sumus_fw-la serm._n 1._o in_o psal_n 32._o nobis_fw-la 33._o vers_fw-la 4._o inter_fw-la pontificios_fw-la vid._n durand_n in_o 2._o sent._n do_v 27._o quest_n 2._o crown_v his_o own_o gift_n but_o thus_o though_o we_o have_v nothing_o to_o offer_v to_o he_o but_o his_o own_o as_o david_n and_o that_o people_n true_o say_v concern_v outward_a thing_n and_o temporal_n 1._o chr._n 29._o vers_fw-la 14._o but_o we_o far_o rather_o and_o upon_o another_o account_n as_o to_o our_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n yet_o he_o call_v for_o our_o offering_n though_o we_o have_v nothing_o wherewith_o to_o draw_v yet_o he_o call_v for_o our_o bucket_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v it_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o pray_v and_o he_o will_v perform_v our_o desire_n he_o will_v give_v to_o his_o honest_a supplicant_n not_o some_o few_o thing_n but_o whatsoever_o they_o shall_v ask_v joh._n 14._o vers_fw-la 13._o and_o chap._n 16._o vers_fw-la 23._o he_o be_v god_n all-sufficient_a all_o that_o can_v make_v for_o the_o creature_n happiness_n be_v eminent_o to_o be_v find_v in_o he_o and_o efficient_o from_o he_o and_o all_o this_o good_a these_o great_a and_o excellent_a thing_n which_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v must_v be_v convey_v unto_o we_o by_o prayer_n and_o give_v in_o return_n to_o our_o supplication_n that_o key_n wherewith_o 13._o wherewith_o jam._n 5._o vers_fw-la 17._o 2_o chr_n 6._o v._o 26_o and_o chap._n 7._o vers_fw-la 13._o elias_n do_v open_a and_o shut_v the_o door_n of_o heaven_n must_v unlock_v all_o our_o father_n cabin_n and_o the_o pray_a soul_n may_v choose_v what_o jewel_n he_o will_v he_o may_v lay_v hold_n on_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o immortal_a crown_n the_o hide_a 17._o hide_a rev._n 2._o vers_fw-la 17._o manna_n and_o the_o white_a stone_n in_o which_o be_v engrave_v the_o new_a name_n which_o no_o man_n know_v save_v he_o that_o receive_v it_o 2._o there_o be_v a_o fullness_n in_o christ_n job_n 1._o vers_fw-la 16._o in_o he_o be_v treasure_n all_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n but_o ah_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hide_v col._n 2._o vers_fw-la 3._o though_o the_o treasure_n be_v full_a yet_o it_o be_v lock_v and_o where_o shall_v we_o find_v a_o key_n to_o open_v it_o it_o be_v hide_v and_o how_o shall_v the_o ignorant_a foolish_a sinner_n fall_v upon_o it_o nay_o but_o why_o
world_n in_o the_o three_o partticulars_n mention_v joh._n 16.8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o and_o camero_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o word_n both_o in_o greek_a and_o latin_a proper_o signify_v succurrit_fw-la signify_v cujus_fw-la consilium_fw-la requiritur_fw-la in_o re_fw-la difficili_fw-la cam._n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la with_fw-mi ulpian_n apud_fw-la gerh._n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la paracletus_fw-la inquit_fw-la vlp._n est_fw-la qui_fw-la alicui_fw-la svo_fw-la patrocinio_fw-la succurrit_fw-la one_o who_o be_v counsel_n be_v ask_v in_o any_o difficult_a case_n and_o the_o 179._o the_o cam._n ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la &_o in_o math._n 19.3_o p._n 179._o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d though_o barbarous_a yet_o usual_a enough_o among_o the_o jew_n after_o their_o dispersion_n and_o retain_v by_o the_o syrian_a interpreter_n joh._n 14.26_o be_v by_o the_o targum_fw-la on_o job_n 16.20_o and_o 33.23_o make_v use_n of_o to_o render_v the_o hebrew_n word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o do_v signify_v one_o who_o speak_v distinct_o pertinent_o and_o comfortable_o and_o so_o the_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v well_o translate_v comforter_n or_o instructor_n and_o according_o our_o saviour_n have_v apply_v this_o epithet_n to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n fit_o subjoin_v joh._n 14.26_o he_o shall_v teach_v you_o all_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o gerhard_n can_v deny_v and_o we_o may_v close_v with_o his_o interpretation_n of_o the_o word_n except_o in_o the_o controvert_v particular_a too_o rash_o add_v by_o he_o as_o be_v most_o full_a and_o pertinent_a for_o clear_v what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o word_n in_o that_o place_n while_n sup_n while_n ge_v ubi_fw-la sup_n say_v he_o the_o spirit_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thereby_o be_v employ_v that_o we_o receive_v from_o he_o comfort_n instruction_n firmness_n and_o stability_n government_n and_o counsel_n quicken_a correction_n strength_n defence_n and_o preservation_n you_o will_v say_v the_o same_o word_n be_v apply_v to_o christ_n 1._o joh._n 2.3_o to_o hold_v out_o his_o intercession_n for_o we_o ans_fw-fr the_o subject_a matter_n there_o do_v show_v that_o the_o word_n hold_v out_o christ_n plead_n and_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o that_o he_o be_v our_o advocate_n but_o must_v this_o ambiguous_a word_n signify_v the_o same_o thing_n while_o apply_v to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o while_o the_o context_n and_o parallel_a place_n do_v exclude_v such_o a_o signification_n christ_n be_v our_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n to_o plead_v the_o pardon_n for_o sinner_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v with_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o thus_o say_v etc._n say_v beza_n in_o loc_n personam_fw-la quodammodo_fw-la deprecatoris_fw-la sustinet_fw-la totam_fw-la hoc_fw-la munus_fw-la usque_fw-la adeo_fw-la uni_fw-la christo_fw-la proprium_fw-la etc._n etc._n beza_n none_o in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n yea_o not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n can_v without_o gross_a impiety_n be_v call_v our_o advocate_n though_o upon_o other_o respect_v the_o spirit_n also_o may_v be_v call_v our_o advocate_n 1._o then_o christ_n be_v our_o advocate_n in_o heaven_n the_o spirit_n our_o advocate_n on_o earth_n 2._o christ_n be_v our_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n to_o plead_v for_o we_o the_o spirit_n be_v our_o advocate_n against_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n to_o vindicat_fw-la our_o name_n and_o cause_n from_o the_o calumny_n and_o aspersion_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o instrument_n and_o to_o defend_v and_o protect_v we_o against_o the_o power_n and_o tyranny_n of_o old_a adam_n of_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o heart_n within_o and_o of_o temptation_n from_o without_o 3._o christ_n be_v our_o advocate_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n the_o spirit_n be_v our_o advocate_n within_o we_o inform_v direct_a strengthen_v persuade_v and_o comfort_v we_o 4._o christ_n plead_v for_o a_o acquittance_n and_o discharge_n to_o we_o because_o as_o our_o cautioner_n he_o have_v pay_v the_o debt_n the_o 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
member_n i_o do_v not_o think_v that_o in_o heaven_n there_o will_v be_v no_o use_n of_o the_o locum_fw-la the_o vid._n paraeum_n in_o locum_fw-la tongue_n the_o scripture_n seem_v to_o imply_v the_o contrary_a rev._n 15.3_o and_o 14.3_o and_o 7.9_o 10._o and_o 5.9_o etc._n etc._n not_o that_o with_o hymeneus_n and_o philetus_n 2_o tim._n 2.18_o i_o do_v think_v that_o the_o resurrection_n the_o cajetan_n in_o 2._o tim._n 2.18_o si_fw-mi novissemus_fw-la istos_fw-la sicut_fw-la neverat_fw-la illos_fw-la timotheus_n intelligeremus_fw-la de_fw-la qua_fw-la secta_fw-la paulus_n loquor_fw-la yet_o it_o seem_v certain_a that_o they_o deny_v any_o further_a resurrection_n resurrection_n be_v pass_v already_o or_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n make_v 12.23_o make_v heb._n 12.23_o perfect_a have_v tongue_n and_o bodily_a organ_n wherewith_o they_o praise_v god_n or_o that_o these_o thing_n be_v not_o represent_v to_o john_n in_o a_o vision_n but_o because_o that_o form_n of_o representation_n do_v import_v 1._o that_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n do_v rejoice_v when_o it_o go_v well_o with_o the_o church_n and_o 2._o that_o they_o express_v their_o joy_n by_o praise_v god_n in_o that_o way_n and_o manner_n that_o agree_v and_o be_v suitable_a to_o their_o nature_n and_o condition_n which_o though_o it_o be_v perform_v by_o the_o will_n and_o understanding_n yet_o well_o deserve_v the_o name_n of_o a_o angelorum_fw-la a_o hence_o in_o the_o school_n this_o kind_n of_o expression_n be_v call_v a_o speech_n vide_fw-la scholasticos_fw-la de_fw-la loquela_fw-la angelorum_fw-la song_n for_o god_n stand_v not_o in_o need_n of_o word_n and_o outward_a symbol_n yea_o and_o 3._o in_o that_o mention_n be_v make_v of_o sing_v speaking_z yea_o and_o cry_v and_o that_o with_o a_o loud_a voice_n it_o will_v appear_v that_o thereby_o be_v insinuate_v that_o if_o these_o bless_a spirit_n have_v tongue_n they_o will_v employ_v they_o in_o praise_v of_o god_n and_o that_o after_o the_o resurrection_n both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o their_o own_o way_n and_o capacity_n shall_v join_v and_o be_v employ_v in_o that_o bless_a work_n and_o if_o our_o exalt_a saviour_n in_o any_o case_n employ_v his_o tongue_n to_o speak_v will_v he_o not_o can_v we_o imagine_v that_o he_o will_v not_o bestow_v one_o word_n for_o his_o afflict_a member_n that_o for_o those_o who_o he_o so_o dear_o love_v as_o to_o 1.5_o to_o rev._n 1.5_o wash_v they_o in_o his_o own_o blood_n he_o shall_v not_o once_o open_v his_o mouth_n i_o think_v none_o will_v scruple_n to_o say_v that_o christ_n as_o man_n do_v true_o and_o formal_o praise_n god_n and_o though_o they_o do_v not_o make_v mention_n of_o his_o word_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o deny_v or_o exclude_v they_o and_o i_o know_v no_o reason_n either_o why_o we_o shall_v scruple_n to_o say_v that_o he_o do_v as_o true_o and_o formal_o though_o not_o in_o such_o a_o filic_a a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n nazianz._n orat_fw-la 2._o the_o filic_a servile_a way_n as_o while_o he_o be_v on_o earth_n pray_v among_o the_o reform_a divine_v i_o have_v peruse_v 34._o peruse_v d._n hammond_n on_o rom._n 8.26_o 34._o d._n hamond_n and_o m._n neuton_n and_o m._n goodwin_n have_v express_v themselves_o most_o clear_o in_o this_o point_n the_o first_o affirm_v that_o christ_n do_v real_o pray_v for_o we_o and_o join_v his_o prayer_n with_o we_o etc._n etc._n yet_o mr._n neuton_n more_o full_o we_o have_v say_v this_o 268._o this_o m._n newton_n on_o joh._n 17.10_o pag._n 268._o reverend_a author_n a_o advocate_n in_o court_n who_o continual_o hear_v at_o hand_n on_o all_o occasion_n to_o 7.25_o to_o postulat_fw-la tum_fw-la factomon_n strando_fw-la signa_fw-la passionis_fw-la tum_fw-la merito_fw-la offerendo_fw-la pietatem_fw-la qua_fw-la passus_fw-la est_fw-la cajetan_n in_o heb._n 7.25_o show_v his_o father_n all_o his_o wound_n and_o all_o his_o scar_n all_o the_o print_n and_o all_o the_o mark_n of_o his_o bitter_a bloody_a suffering_n ah_o father_n may_v he_o say_v when_o there_o be_v any_o thing_n in_o agitation_n for_o his_o people_n remember_v what_o i_o have_v endure_v for_o they_o in_o this_o flesh_n of_o i_o what_o i_o have_v suffer_v for_o they_o in_o this_o body_n here_o before_o thou_o look_v upon_o these_o wound_n and_o scar_n and_o for_o my_o sake_n be_v gracious_a to_o they_o do_v not_o deny_v they_o their_o petition_n do_v not_o reject_v they_o for_o their_o un-allowed_n and_o bewail_v imperfection_n and_o mr._n joh._n mr._n m._n t._n goodwin_n triumph_n of_o faith_n from_o sect._n 5._o chap._n 6._o inter_fw-la pontistcios_fw-la vid._n valent_n in_o 3._o q._n 21._o p._n 1._o as_o 3._o swarez_n tom._n 4._o the_o incar_n disp_n 45._o sect_n 2._o &_o de_fw-la statu_fw-la rel_n tract_n 4._o lib._n 1._o de_fw-fr or_o cap._n 10._o sect._n 15._o tolet._n &_o maldon_n in_o 16._o joh._n goodwin_n say_v that_o christ_n intercession_n be_v most_o proper_o and_o true_o such_o but_o you_o will_v say_v when_o do_v he_o thus_o pray_v for_o his_o servant_n we_o can_v imagine_v that_o our_o bless_a lord_n do_v always_o pour_v out_o vocal_a prayer_n and_o though_o that_o be_v grant_v yet_o he_o have_v so_o many_o servant_n exercise_v with_o so_o many_o trial_n and_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o so_o many_o mercy_n what_o ground_n may_n such_o a_o supplicant_n say_v have_v i_o to_o believe_v that_o my_o saviour_n be_v now_o say_v to_o the_o father_n lord_n be_v gracious_a to_o such_o a_o poor_a one_o ans_fw-fr 1._o such_o as_o will_v thus_o object_v do_v seem_v to_o lay_v too_o much_o weight_n upon_o that_o which_o we_o only_o propound_v in_o a_o problematick_a way_n albeit_o some_o weak_a saint_n who_o be_v much_o affect_v with_o sensible_a demonstration_n of_o christ_n love_n and_o care_n may_v draw_v some_o comfort_n from_o his_o word_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o gross_a mistake_n to_o think_v that_o mental_a prayer_n do_v not_o as_o well_o prevail_v with_o god_n or_o that_o our_o saviour_n will_v be_v less_o mindful_a of_o and_o compassionate_a towards_o his_o people_n though_o he_o do_v not_o pour_v out_o word_n in_o their_o behalf_n there_o be_v no_o question_n among_o the_o godly_a and_o orthodox_n concern_v christ_n bowel_n and_o care_n nor_o concern_v the_o acceptance_n and_o success_n of_o christ_n intercession_n however_o it_o be_v perform_v but_o only_o concern_v the_o manner_n and_o way_n that_o be_v most_o suitable_a to_o his_o glory_n and_o exaltation_n and_o as_o to_o that_o there_o be_v some_o diversity_n of_o opinion_n yet_o 2._o this_o objection_n will_v also_o have_v place_n against_o christ_n willing_a and_o desire_v which_o i_o think_v shall_v not_o be_v question_v as_o well_o as_o against_o his_o word_n and_o the_o express_v of_o those_o desire_n for_o though_o the_o mind_n and_o will_v be_v more_o active_a and_o comprehensive_a then_o that_o the_o tongue_n can_v follow_v and_o express_v all_o the_o thought_n and_o purpose_n that_o be_v there_o yet_o christ_n humane_a will_n be_v of_o a_o finite_a capacity_n though_o advance_v to_o the_o great_a height_n of_o glory_n and_o majesty_n that_o the_o creature_n be_v capable_a of_o it_o can_v at_o once_o by_o so_o many_o distinct_a and_o particular_a act_n be_v conversant_a about_o all_o the_o several_a case_n of_o the_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o so_o can_v offer_v up_o a_o particular_a desire_n for_o every_o saint_n in_o every_o condition_n and_o thus_o for_o complete_n the_o comfort_n of_o believer_n under_o their_o several_a trial_n and_o exigence_n we_o must_v look_v up_o to_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o rest_v 1._o rest_v ps_n 57_o 1._o secure_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o our_o bless_a mediator_n who_o be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o in_o this_o 20._o this_o d._n tilen_v synt_n part_n 2._o disp_n 10._o sect_n 16._o omnium_fw-la hominum_fw-la preces_fw-la audire_fw-la addit_fw-la ille_fw-la &_o offer_n divinae_fw-la in_fw-la pontlfice_fw-la nostro_fw-la naturae_fw-la opem_fw-la desiderat_fw-la passim_fw-la tamen_fw-la &_o hac_fw-la ipsa_fw-la thesi_fw-la no_n tatadocet_fw-la christum_fw-la ut_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pro_fw-la nobis_fw-la interpellare_fw-la vid._n thes_n 12._o &_o 20_o &_o disp_a 12._o thes_n 34._o &_o system_fw-la opis_n disp_n 20._o d._n tilen_v have_v hit_v right_a when_o he_o say_v that_o it_o require_v the_o help_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n at_o once_o to_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n on_o earth_n but_o in_o that_o he_o affirm_v the_o divine_a nature_n to_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o to_o present_v our_o prayer_n we_o can_v join_v with_o he_o for_o the_o reason_n bring_v against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n intercession_n can_v prayer_n be_v separate_v from_o religious_a adoration_n and_o can_v 3._o can_v vid._n thom._n 2_o 2._o quaest_n 81._o art_n 3._o ad_fw-la 1._o &_o quaest_n 84._o art_n 1._o ad_fw-la
will_v be_v his_o advocate_n but_o if_o he_o sin_v he_o who_o come_v to_o 3.8_o to_o 1_o joh._n 3.8_o destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n will_v not_o own_o such_o a_o one_o who_o do_v the_o devil_n work_n but_o yet_o for_o thy_o comfort_n o_o mourn_a sinner_n it_o be_v write_v if_o any_o man_n sin_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v true_a it_o be_v write_v that_o thou_o shall_v not_o sin_v these_o thing_n write_v i_o unto_o you_o that_o you_o sin_v not_o say_v the_o apostle_n by_o way_n of_o preface_n and_o to_o ward_v off_o a_o mistake_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o sin_n be_v the_o end_n and_o design_n of_o all_o our_o rod_n and_o mercy_n of_o all_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o god_n work_n towards_o we_o of_o christ_n death_n intercession_n etc._n etc._n but_o yet_o if_o any_o man_n sin_n out_o of_o ignorance_n frailty_n etc._n etc._n christ_n pity_v they_o he_o will_v not_o desert_v their_o cause_n he_o will_v not_o justify_v they_o in_o that_o nor_o plead_v for_o a_o liberty_n for_o they_o to_o sin_n but_o he_o will_v plead_v for_o a_o pardon_n and_o that_o they_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o sin_n there_o after_o ah_o then_o beware_v thou_o abuse_v not_o this_o mercy_n and_o rare_a privilege_n say_v not_o we_o will_v sin_v that_o christ_n may_v pity_v we_o and_o plead_v for_o we_o it_o be_v a_o sure_a sign_n of_o a_o graceless_a soul_n to_o say_v let_v we_o add_v sin_n to_o sin_n that_o grace_n may_v abound_v how_o do_v the_o apostle_n abominat_fw-la such_o a_o vile_a inference_n rom._n 6.1_o though_o the_o lord_n to_o magnify_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n may_v make_v grace_n abound_v where_o sin_n have_v abound_v rom._n 5.20_o yet_o if_o thou_o will_v cause_v sin_n abound_v because_o grace_n have_v abound_v it_o be_v a_o evidence_n that_o grace_n have_v not_o and_o if_o thou_o continue_v in_o that_o desperate_a resolution_n never_o shall_v abound_v to_o thou_o and_o though_o christ_n will_v plead_v for_o sinner_n yet_o if_o thou_o dare_v sin_n that_o he_o may_v plead_v for_o thou_o thou_o have_v reason_n to_o fear_v that_o thou_o be_v none_o of_o those_o for_o who_o he_o do_v or_o will_v plead_v but_o you_o will_v say_v if_o christ_n intercession_n be_v such_o a_o sure_a and_o exquisite_a ground_n of_o consolation_n and_o confidence_n the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n must_v then_o have_v be_v in_o a_o sad_a condition_n they_o be_v destitute_a thereof_o ans_fw-fr there_o be_v two_o extreme_n which_o we_o shall_v here_o shun_v the_o one_o make_v it_o begin_v too_o early_o the_o other_o make_v it_o too_o necessary_a and_o lay_v too_o much_o weight_n upon_o it_o as_o to_o the_o 1._o some_o imagine_v that_o christ_n before_o his_o incarnation_n do_v intercede_v and_o thus_o as_o god_n for_o than_o he_o be_v not_o man_n he_o must_v appear_v and_o pray_v for_o his_o people_n we_o will_v not_o repeat_v what_o have_v be_v already_o say_v against_o that_o opinion_n only_o now_o let_v we_o brief_o view_v the_o argument_n already_o bring_v or_o which_o we_o conceive_v may_v be_v make_v use_n of_o for_o that_o strange_a as_o it_o appear_v to_o we_o assertion_n 1._o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o we_o have_v the_o mediator_n reverend_a interpose_v represent_v to_o we_o in_o that_o parable_n of_o vinedresser_n intercede_v with_o the_o master_n luk._n 13._o beside_o what_o be_v hold_v forth_o by_o the_o typical_a service_n point_v out_o christ_n intercession_n ans_fw-fr we_o need_v not_o now_o run_v to_o that_o acknowledge_a rule_n argumentativa_fw-la rule_n theologia_n symbolica_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la argumentativa_fw-la symbolic_a theology_n be_v not_o argumentative_a we_o must_v not_o extend_v a_o parable_n beyond_o its_o scope_n and_o it_o be_v certain_a the_o etc._n the_o see_v diodati_n english_a divine_v dr._n hammond_n etc._n etc._n intent_n of_o this_o parable_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o hold_v out_o the_o lord_n long-suffering_a and_o patience_n towards_o that_o people_n and_o the_o inevitable_a ruin_n of_o all_o those_o who_o notwithstanding_o will_v continue_v in_o their_o unbelief_n and_o disobedience_n and_o as_o for_o the_o vine-dresser_n who_o intercee_v that_o the_o figtree_n may_v be_v spare_v loc_n spare_v cuique_fw-la suae_fw-la vineae_fw-la cultor_fw-la theoph._n in_o loc_n theophylact_fw-mi think_v that_o every_o man_n be_v the_o dresser_n of_o his_o own_o vine_n loc_n vine_n cajet_fw-fr in_o loc_n cajetan_n will_v have_v michael_n the_o archangel_n who_o say_v he_o be_v set_v over_o the_o jew_n to_o be_v their_o guardian_n to_o be_v this_o vine-dresser_n other_o as_o ibid._n as_o cultor_fw-la vinea_fw-la suus_fw-la cujusque_fw-la angelus_n custos_fw-la theoph._n ibid._n theophylact_v in_o his_o second_o conjecture_n will_v have_v every_o man_n proper_a tutelar_a angel_n to_o be_v this_o vine-dresser_n and_o intercessor_n the_o english_a divine_n do_v think_v the_o faithful_a minister_n to_o be_v their_o vinedresser_n for_o they_o like_o 5._o like_o 1_o cor._n 3.6_o exod._n 32.31_o 1_o sam._n 12.23_o amos_n 7.2_o 5._o paul_n and_o apollo_n do_v plant_n and_o water_v the_o vine-yard_n and_o lâ—ke_v moses_n samuel_n and_o amos_n do_v intercede_v for_o the_o people_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n and_o christ_n as_o cajetan_n think_v be_v rather_o the_o lord_n then_o the_o dresser_n of_o the_o vine-yard_n but_o though_o we_o will_v yield_v christ_n intercession_n to_o be_v here_o adumbrate_v as_o certain_o it_o be_v in_o several_a type_n yet_o that_o be_v so_o far_o from_o conclude_v the_o point_n for_o which_o it_o be_v allege_v that_o it_o do_v sufficient_o confute_v the_o same_o for_o what_o be_v typify_v be_v not_o as_o yet_o exhibit_v and_o therefore_o these_o shadow_n as_o useless_a must_v evanish_v when_o we_o may_v behold_v the_o substance_n and_o truth_n 2._o object_n sympathy_n be_v a_o main_a ground_n of_o intercession_n but_o there_o be_v sympathy_n flow_v from_o a_o covenant-relation_n before_o the_o incarnation_n be_v 63.9_o in_o all_o their_o affliction_n he_o be_v afflict_v in_o his_o love_n and_o in_o his_o pity_n he_o save_v they_o ergo._n ans_fw-fr these_o word_n be_v speak_v of_o the_o father_n the_o angel_n of_o who_o presence_n be_v say_v to_o save_v they_o and_o who_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o be_v vex_v v._o 10._o as_o usual_o in_o scripture_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n so_o by_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n presence_n there_o judicious_a interpreter_n do_v understand_v the_o mediator_n the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n so_o that_o the_o former_a word_n can_v be_v mean_v of_o he_o according_a to_o that_o appropriation_n of_o work_n and_o attribute_n which_o be_v frequent_a in_o the_o scripture_n albeit_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o as_o to_o the_o thing_n itself_o which_o be_v here_o speak_v of_o none_o of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n must_v be_v exclude_v and_o therefore_o we_o answer_v 2._o that_o this_o be_v a_o metaphorical_a and_o borrow_a kind_n of_o speech_n take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n as_o the_o jewish_a doctor_n cite_v by_o the_o place_n the_o see_v the_o english_a divine_n and_o dio._n dati_fw-la on_o the_o place_n english_a divine_v well_o observe_v like_v unto_o that_o kind_n of_o expression_n in_o deut._n 32.10_o psal_n 17.8_o zech._n 2.8_o etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o sympathy_n in_o the_o lord_n jehovah_n as_o a_o assertion_n a_o a_o reuâ—rend_a late_a divine_a who_o memory_n be_v precious_a in_o this_o church_n who_o argument_n may_v be_v abuse_v and_o draw_v a_o great_a length_n than_o they_o will_v go_v or_o be_v aâ—_n we_o may_v conceive_v intend_v by_o the_o author_n do_v grant_v what_o we_o have_v here_o allege_v from_o he_o and_o which_o of_o itself_o be_v most_o certain_a and_o by_o that_o concession_n give_v we_o ground_n to_o interpret_v his_o assertion_n as_o speak_v rather_o of_o a_o symbolic_a and_o typical_a then_o proper_a and_o personal_a intercession_n as_o may_v also_o further_o appear_v from_o the_o several_a reply_n here_o make_v to_o what_o be_v object_v from_o he_o and_o therefore_o do_v we_o now_o mention_v that_o judicious_a divine_a not_o that_o we_o may_v confute_v but_o that_o we_o may_v thus_o essay_n to_o vindicat_fw-la his_o assertion_n judicious_a divine_a speak_v to_o this_o purpose_n say_v do_v only_o import_v 1._o that_o he_o know_v the_o affliction_n of_o his_o people_n 2._o that_o he_o mind_v help_v to_o they_o and_o so_o this_o kind_n of_o sympathy_n can_v infer_v intercession_n otherwise_o all_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n must_v be_v say_v to_o intercede_v for_o we_o but_o that_o sympathy_n which_o we_o make_v the_o proper_a and_o immediate_a ground_n of_o intercession_n be_v that_o real_a humane_a and_o proper_a sympathy_n which_o be_v in_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n whereby_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v touch_v with_o the_o feel_n
etc._n etc._n so_o much_o for_o the_o first_o branch_n of_o this_o section_n as_o to_o the_o other_o it_o be_v a_o conceit_n too_o ridiculous_a if_o any_o will_v collect_v from_o these_o figurative_a invitation_n to_o the_o heaven_n and_o earth_n to_o praise_n god_n that_o they_o be_v capable_a of_o such_o a_o exercise_n that_o they_o can_v praise_v god_n or_o call_v upon_o he_o but_o there_o be_v one_o or_o two_o of_o these_o ground_n for_o such_o expression_n when_o they_o occur_v in_o the_o scripture_n 1._o the_o heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o all_o their_o furniture_n may_v be_v say_v to_o declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n be_v cause_n the_o behold_v and_o contemplate_v of_o they_o may_v and_o shall_v be_v a_o occasion_n invite_v and_o exciting_a man_n to_o his_o duty_n to_o admire_v and_o proclaim_v the_o power_n wisdom_n and_o glory_n of_o their_o maker_n and_o thus_o objective_o and_o occasional_o these_o inanimate_a creature_n may_v be_v say_v to_o praise_v god_n 2._o because_o that_o order_n beauty_n perfection_n which_o they_o have_v 660._o have_v o_o quot_fw-la sunc_fw-la surdi_fw-la qui_fw-la non_fw-la audiunt_fw-la vocem_fw-la quam_fw-la insensibilia_fw-la elementa_fw-la audiverunt_fw-la audivit_fw-la sol_fw-la &_o obscuratus_fw-la est_fw-la lapis_fw-la &_o divisus_fw-la est_fw-la tetra_fw-la &_o tremuit_fw-la peccator_fw-la &_o none_o come_v punctus_fw-la est_fw-la gerhard_n harm_n de_fw-fr pas_fw-fr cap._n 14._o pag._n mihi_fw-la 660._o keep_v unto_o this_o day_n not_o have_v as_o yet_o lose_v their_o first_o lustre_n they_o have_v when_o they_o come_v from_o the_o press_n may_v shame_v degene_a rate_n man_n and_o cast_v he_o in_o the_o dust_n to_o confess_v that_o any_o of_o these_o base_a creature_n which_o god_n have_v put_v under_o his_o foot_n if_o it_o be_v capable_a of_o reason_n and_o to_o converse_v with_o god_n will_v be_v more_o fit_a to_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o and_o be_v employ_v in_o such_o a_o heavenly_a employment_n then_o sinful_a man_n who_o have_v lose_v god_n image_n and_o all_o their_o native_a beauty_n and_o ornament_n who_o have_v so_o exceed_o pollute_v themselves_o and_o who_o take_v such_o pleasure_n to_o wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n and_o who_o dare_v rebel_n against_o their_o maker_n to_o who_o the_o senseless_a creature_n have_v always_o be_v obedient_a 3._o since_o god_n out_o of_o his_o general_a bounty_n and_o as_o the_o great_a lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n do_v provide_v for_o all_o their_o host_n and_o do_v answer_v and_o satisfy_v the_o natural_a appetite_n of_o inanimate_a creature_n and_o the_o sensitive_a desire_n of_o the_o brute_n these_o may_v be_v say_v in_o their_o own_o way_n and_o according_a to_o their_o capacity_n to_o call_v upon_o god_n viz._n 1._o by_o the_o voice_n of_o subordination_n and_o subjection_n unto_o and_o dependence_n upon_o him_z 2._o by_o the_o voice_n of_o natural_a exigence_n and_o of_o want_n and_o indigence_n thus_o ps_n 104._o 27._o and_o 145._o 15._o the_o eye_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v say_v to_o wait_v upon_o he_o that_o he_o may_v give_v they_o their_o meat_n in_o due_a season_n and_o ver_fw-la 21._o the_o lion_n particular_o be_v name_v and_o those_o unruly_a proud_a beast_n be_v say_v to_o stoop_v and_o seek_v their_o meat_n from_o he_o and_o then_o ver_fw-la 10._o all_o his_o work_n be_v say_v to_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v good_a to_o all_o and_o who_o tender_a mercy_n be_v over_o all_o his_o work_n 4._o such_o a_o glorious_a employment_n may_v be_v ascribe_v to_o these_o creature_n not_o absolute_o but_o hypothetical_o and_o by_o way_n of_o supposition_n not_o that_o they_o be_v capable_a of_o such_o a_o exercise_n but_o if_o they_o can_v if_o they_o be_v fit_a to_o be_v thus_o employ_v it_o be_v their_o duty_n to_o which_o they_o be_v infinite_o engage_v and_o it_o will_v be_v their_o happiness_n to_o be_v thus_o exercise_v though_o we_o alas_o who_o have_v the_o honour_n to_o be_v call_v to_o such_o a_o glorious_a work_n do_v undervalue_v and_o slight_v this_o great_a privilege_n sect._n 2._o who_o once_o be_v but_o now_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o nor_o call_v to_o offer_v up_o this_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n whether_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n in_o glory_n do_v pray_v and_o whether_o the_o devil_n and_o damn_a may_v pray_v and_o call_v upon_o god_n that_o angel_n and_o man_n while_o viator_n and_o before_o they_o be_v state_v into_o a_o unalterable_a condition_n may_v have_v offer_v up_o their_o desire_n to_o god_n and_o so_o be_v capable_a of_o and_o fit_a to_o be_v employ_v in_o this_o spiritual_a exercise_n will_v not_o i_o think_v be_v deny_v by_o any_o and_o it_o be_v no_o less_o certain_a that_o devil_n and_o the_o 3.19_o the_o 1_o pet._n 3.19_o spirit_n in_o prison_n the_o soul_n of_o the_o damn_a now_o in_o torment_n dare_v not_o they_o may_v not_o now_o look_v up_o to_o god_n they_o dare_v not_o now_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o who_o be_v a_o 12.29_o a_o heb._n 12.29_o consume_a fire_n to_o they_o they_o will_v not_o worship_v he_o and_o present_v their_o supplication_n to_o he_o and_o though_o they_o be_v able_a and_o willing_a it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n god_n will_v not_o accept_v of_o they_o who_o have_v let_v the_o acceptable_a time_n pass_v away_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o supplicate_v the_o judge_n after_o the_o sentence_n be_v pronounce_v but_o it_o be_v more_o dubious_a whether_o or_o not_o good_a angel_n and_o the_o 12.23_o the_o heb._n 12.23_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n make_v perfect_a do_v pray_v that_o there_o be_v no_o unfitness_n in_o the_o thing_n be_v grant_v on_o all_o hand_n but_o the_o question_n be_v whether_o now_o de_fw-la facto_fw-la they_o be_v thus_o employ_v or_o if_o all_o their_o work_n be_v to_o behold_v enjoy_v admire_v and_o praise_v he_o who_o have_v put_v a_o incorruptible_a 9.25_o incorruptible_a 1_o cor._n 9.25_o crown_n upon_o their_o head_n 2._o if_o the_o church_n triumphant_a do_v in_o the_o general_n pray_v for_o the_o church_n militant_a that_o god_n will_v preserve_v they_o from_o the_o rage_n and_o malice_n of_o devil_n and_o man_n that_o he_o will_v comfort_v and_o strengthen_v they_o under_o all_o their_o trial_n and_o temptation_n 3._o if_o also_o in_o particular_a such_o and_o such_o saint_n do_v pray_v for_o such_o and_o such_o mercy_n to_o such_o and_o such_o particular_a person_n as_o for_o the_o two_o first_o branch_n of_o the_o question_n orthodox_n divine_n do_v not_o deny_v that_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n in_o glory_n do_v 1._o pray_v and_o 2._o in_o the_o general_n offer_v up_o their_o desire_n for_o their_o brethren_n while_o they_o be_v stand_v in_o the_o open_a field_n expose_v to_o the_o violence_n of_o so_o many_o and_o potent_a enemy_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v pity_v uphold_v and_o strengthen_v they_o albeit_o they_o call_v to_o papist_n for_o some_o evidence_n from_o scripture_n before_o they_o determine_v that_o as_o a_o point_n of_o faith_n and_o indubitable_a truth_n hence_o the_o learned_a 4._o learned_a dan._n chamier_n pan_v tom_fw-mi 2._o lib._n 8._o cap._n 3_o 4._o chamier_n do_v bring_v all_o the_o argument_n allege_v by_o papist_n unto_o the_o trial_n and_o have_v discover_v their_o weakness_n yet_o not_o deny_v but_o on_o the_o contrary_a grant_n that_o there_o be_v much_o 16._o much_o p._n martyr_n grant_v that_o they_o desire_v the_o good_a of_o the_o elect_a but_o he_o doubt_v if_o they_o offer_v up_o these_o desire_n prayer-waye_n to_o god_n quanquam_fw-la ego_fw-la facile_fw-la admisero_fw-la sanctos_fw-la in_o patriâ_fw-la votis_fw-la ardentissimis_fw-la salutem_fw-la electorum_fw-la optare_fw-la non_fw-la tamen_fw-la ausim_fw-la dicere_fw-la choose_fw-la pro_fw-la illis_fw-la orare_fw-la praesertim_fw-la cum_fw-la scriptura_fw-la id_fw-la nusquam_fw-la doceat_fw-la loc_fw-la come_v cl_o 3._o loc_fw-la 13._o sect_n 16._o probability_n in_o the_o thing_n only_o he_o do_v 8._o do_v cham._n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la cap._n 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o deny_v that_o the_o saint_n in_o glory_n do_v know_v our_o particular_a exigence_n and_o strait_n and_o that_o peculiarly_a they_o pray_v for_o such_o and_o such_o mercy_n to_o such_o and_o such_o person_n but_o of_o this_o more_o when_o we_o come_v to_o speak_v against_o our_o invocate_a of_o and_o pray_v unto_o they_o but_o it_o may_v be_v ask_v whether_o the_o soul_n in_o glory_n do_v now_o pray_v for_o any_o thing_n to_o themselves_o and_o here_o crant_fw-la here_o tho._n 2.2_o quaest_a 83._o art_n 11._o ad_fw-la 1._o sanctis_fw-la in_o patriâ_fw-la nihil_fw-la deest_fw-la beatitudinis_fw-la nisi_fw-la gloria_fw-la corporis_fw-la pro_fw-la qua_fw-la crant_fw-la thomas_n speak_v more_o spare_o then_o the_o late_a papist_n affirm_v that_o they_o only_o pray_v for_o the_o resurrection_n and_o glory_n of_o their_o body_n since_o they_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o no_o other_o thing_n to_o complete_a their_o happiness_n but_o al._n 9_o al._n
profit_n unto_o salvation_n nor_o can_v ill_o work_v do_v any_o hurt_n sec._n eph._n pagit_n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la libertine_n yea_o and_o innocent_a and_o sinless_a creature_n 1._o the_o godly_a because_o they_o not_o be_v under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n and_o the_o immediate_a direction_n of_o the_o spirit_n they_o can_v be_v say_v to_o transgress_v the_o law_n 2._o neither_o will_v the_o wicked_a be_v find_v guilty_a for_o they_o not_o be_v oblige_v to_o do_v any_o thing_n or_o to_o use_v the_o mean_n for_o obtain_v of_o grace_n nor_o to_o mourn_v for_o sin_n repent_v pray_v etc._n etc._n they_o can_v be_v guilty_a of_o the_o breach_n of_o any_o affirmative_a at_o least_o precept_n nay_o say_v they_o those_o who_o will_v not_o follow_v such_o a_o course_n do_v run_v away_o from_o christ_n to_o themselves_o from_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o law_n and_o the_o further_o they_o go_v on_o in_o that_o way_n they_o must_v provoke_v the_o lord_n the_o more_o all_o their_o performance_n be_v a_o abomination_n unto_o he_o who_o without_o faith_n which_o they_o have_v not_o they_o can_v please_v heb._n 11.6_o we_o may_v not_o now_o stay_v to_o confute_v these_o dreamer_n only_o for_o remove_v what_o be_v now_o object_v against_o the_o wicked_a their_o obligation_n duty_n and_o liberty_n to_o pray_v we_o will_v offer_v these_o few_o assertion_n asser_n 1._o the_o gospel_n as_o it_o be_v not_o opposite_a unto_o and_o destructive_a of_o the_o natural_a and_o moral_a law_n so_o neither_o do_v it_o abolish_v or_o diminish_v that_o obligation_n which_o the_o law_n at_o its_o first_o promulgation_n do_v lay_v upon_o the_o son_n of_o man_n we_o be_v no_o less_o than_o the_o jew_n liable_a to_o that_o curse_n gal._n 3.10_o if_o we_o do_v not_o obey_v it_o in_o all_o thing_n how_o do_v the_o apostle_n rom._n 3.21_o abominat_fw-la the_o antimonian_a fancy_n do_v we_o then_o make_v void_a the_o law_n through_o faith_n god_n forbid_v yea_o say_v he_o we_o establish_v it_o turk_n pagan_n jew_n and_o christian_n believer_n and_o unbeliever_n be_v all_o alike_o under_o the_o directive_n and_o mandatory_a power_n of_o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o since_o prayer_n be_v a_o moral_a duty_n prescribe_v in_o the_o first_o commandment_n and_o which_o pagan_n by_o the_o dark_a lamp_n of_o nature_n have_v discover_v as_o flow_v from_o the_o dictate_v of_o the_o primaevall_fw-fr law_n which_o god_n at_o first_o do_v write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o do_v yet_o so_o far_o abide_v in_o man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o reasonable_a creature_n that_o though_o he_o have_v not_o a_o law_n yet_o by_o nature_n he_o may_v do_v the_o thing_n contain_v in_o the_o law_n rom._n 2.14_o 15._o there_o be_v yet_o so_o much_o light_n in_o that_o old_a ruinous_a house_n as_o to_o discover_v a_o deity_n and_o to_o point_v out_o this_o sanctuary_n and_o refuge_n in_o the_o time_n of_o need_n and_o according_o the_o most_o rude_a and_o heathenish_a people_n have_v hither_o run_v for_o help_v in_o the_o day_n of_o their_o calamity_n what_o ever_o in_o their_o vain_a imagination_n they_o fancy_v to_o be_v god_n to_o it_o they_o make_v their_o address_n and_o present_v their_o supplication_n so_o that_o antimonian_o will_v do_v well_o to_o go_v to_o school_n and_o learn_v of_o they_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o particular_a the_o heathen_a mariner_n jonah_n 1.5_o 6._o do_v prove_v better_a casuist_n they_o know_v better_a what_o course_n to_o take_v in_o that_o tempest_n then_o if_o they_o have_v have_v those_o seducer_n to_o have_v teach_v they_o yea_o such_o dreamer_n shall_v have_v be_v a_o great_a offence_n to_o they_o then_o sleep_v jonah_n if_o they_o think_v strange_a to_o see_v one_o man_n not_o busy_a at_o prayer_n in_o that_o storm_n what_o will_v they_o have_v think_v of_o he_o who_o will_v have_v tell_v they_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o pray_v that_o they_o themselves_o will_v do_v better_a to_o sleep_v then_o to_o take_v god_n name_n in_o their_o mouth_n i_o think_v they_o shall_v not_o have_v cast_v lot_n for_o find_v out_o the_o man_n for_o who_o cause_n that_o evil_n be_v upon_o they_o but_o the_o antimonian_a without_o deliberation_n in_o jonah_n his_o stead_n shall_v have_v be_v cast_v into_o the_o sea_n asser_n 2._o as_o the_o moral_a and_o natural_a law_n do_v bind_v and_o oblige_v all_o man_n so_o in_o every_o man_n there_o be_v some_o power_n and_o ability_n for_o do_v and_o perform_v what_o it_o do_v hold_v out_o unto_o he_o as_o his_o duty_n we_o do_v not_o say_v that_o man_n by_o nature_n be_v able_a to_o keep_v any_o of_o the_o commandment_n in_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n much_o less_o that_o they_o can_v perfect_o keep_v the_o commandment_n but_o that_o they_o can_v do_v the_o thing_n command_v they_o can_v perform_v the_o external_a act_n and_o the_o substance_n of_o many_o moral_a duty_n though_o 1._o the_o principle_n from_o which_o 2._o the_o end_n to_o which_o and_o 3._o the_o manner_n of_o performance_n be_v corrupt_a and_o naught_o asser_n 3._o as_o the_o unregenerat_a be_v oblige_v to_o do_v have_v get_v some_o light_n to_o discern_v their_o duty_n and_o some_o power_n and_o ability_n for_o do_v so_o if_o they_o make_v conscience_n of_o their_o duty_n and_o honest_o endeavour_v to_o improve_v the_o little_a strength_n and_o few_o talent_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v their_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v lose_v for_o albeit_o gracious_a habit_n be_v not_o acquire_v by_o our_o labour_n and_o industry_n but_o immediate_o infuse_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o without_o our_o physical_a concurrence_n and_o activity_n so_o also_o without_o any_o kind_n of_o moral-influence_n and_o causality_n by_o way_n of_o merit_n and_o deserve_n on_o our_o part_n yet_o by_o frequent_v the_o ordinance_n for_o i_o do_v not_o now_o speak_v of_o those_o who_o be_v without_o the_o pale_a of_o the_o visible_a church_n and_o go_v about_o duty_n as_o we_o be_v able_a though_o we_o can_v do_v so_o much_o as_o make_v ourselves_o negative_o good_a and_o to_o be_v without_o sin_n yet_o we_o may_v thus_o become_v less_o evil_a and_o not_o so_o indispose_v and_o unfit_a for_o grace_n some_o thing_n of_o the_o stubborness_n of_o the_o will_n and_o of_o its_o averseness_n from_o what_o be_v good_a may_v be_v remove_v and_o some_o inclination_n though_o moral_a and_o not_o gracious_a may_v thus_o be_v wrought_v beget_v and_o stir_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o man_n like_o the_o scribe_n mark_n 12.34_o may_v be_v bring_v near_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o though_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o tie_v to_o such_o previous_a disposition_n so_o that_o he_o must_v help_v forward_o the_o work_n and_o bring_v it_o to_o perfection_n when_o and_o where_o these_o be_v place_v or_o that_o he_o can_v work_v without_o such_o legal_a and_o previous_a preparation_n yet_o ordinary_o he_o observe_v that_o method_n it_o be_v his_o usual_a way_n to_o help_v we_o when_o be_v sensible_a of_o the_o 8.38_o the_o 1_o king_n 8.38_o plague_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n we_o be_v wrestle_v and_o tug_v at_o duty_n and_o seek_v after_o he_o in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n he_o have_v prescribe_v so_o that_o in_o carry_v on_o of_o that_o bless_a work_n we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o these_o several_a step_n 1._o god_n by_o the_o common_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n do_v awaken_v the_o secure_a sleep_a sinner_n and_o let_v he_o see_v his_o misery_n 2._o he_o discover_v to_o he_o his_o duty_n and_o the_o way_n how_o he_o may_v escape_v and_o come_v out_o of_o that_o state_n 3._o he_o stir_v he_o up_o and_o set_v he_o a_o work_n 4._o after_o that_o for_o a_o while_o the_o man_n have_v weary_v himself_o in_o thus_o wrestle_v by_o his_o own_o strength_n the_o lord_n humble_v he_o and_o lay_v he_o low_o and_o make_v he_o despair_v in_o himself_o and_o see_v that_o by_o his_o do_v he_o can_v help_v himself_o and_o have_v thus_o kill_v then_o 5._o he_o wake_v 32.39_o wake_v deut._n 32.39_o alive_a and_o have_v wound_v then_o he_o heal_v and_o make_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n a_o forerunner_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o when_o the_o poor_a sinner_n be_v thus_o as_o it_o be_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a than_o he_o point_v out_o to_o he_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n that_o he_o may_v look_v 45.22_o look_v isa_n 45.22_o to_o it_o and_o live_v and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o legal_a performance_n and_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n in_o the_o strength_n receive_v though_o it_o be_v but_o little_a rid_v room_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o make_v way_n to_o the_o right_n embrace_v and_o close_v with_o christ_n in_o that_o 1._o it_o take_v off_o the_o heart_n in_o great_a part_n from_o vain_a and_o sinful_a object_n
grace_n can_v in_o faith_n plead_v and_o lie_v claim_v to_o the_o absolute_a promise_n but_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o any_o man_n while_o under_o a_o absolute_a promise_n and_o before_o it_o be_v accomplish_v can_v know_v what_o be_v the_o eternal_a purpose_n of_o god_n concern_v his_o state_n and_o it_o be_v ridiculous_a to_o say_v that_o before_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o absolute_a promise_n he_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n therefore_o none_o can_v in_o faith_n plead_v these_o promise_n yet_o he_o must_v ask_v as_o shall_v be_v show_v may_v not_o god_n know_v what_o will_v become_v of_o we_o unless_o we_o in_o despair_n break_v our_o own_o neck_n we_o will_v not_o now_o enter_v on_o that_o debate_n concern_v the_o necessity_n of_o legal_a preparation_n and_o their_o connexion_n with_o grace_n and_o inquire_v if_o these_o who_o be_v under_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n convince_a and_o humble_v they_o for_o their_o sin_n may_v lay_v claim_n to_o these_o absolute_a promise_n for_o though_o scripture_n and_o experience_n i_o may_v also_o add_v reason_n hold_v out_o the_o usefulness_n and_o expediency_n if_o not_o necessity_n of_o such_o a_o law-work_n if_o we_o speak_v of_o the_o ordinary_a method_n the_o lord_n observe_v in_o work_a grace_n in_o they_o who_o be_v come_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n yet_o our_o divine_n do_v maintain_v against_o jesuit_n and_o arminian_o that_o there_o be_v not_o such_o a_o infallibilis_fw-la nexus_fw-la and_o necessary_a connexion_n between_o those_o previous_a disposition_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o conversion_n as_o that_o the_o work_n notwithstanding_o of_o these_o preparation_n may_v not_o miscarry_v as_o it_o do_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o felix_n agrippa_n herod_n and_o other_o and_o so_o efficacious_a and_o powerful_a be_v the_o woâ—k_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o it_o can_v overcome_v all_o opposition_n so_o that_o grace_n can_v if_o we_o speak_v absolute_o and_o as_o to_o the_o possibility_n of_o the_o thing_n make_v way_n for_o itself_o without_o such_o preparation_n albeit_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v that_o usual_o it_o begin_v in_o these_o and_o that_o common_a grace_n as_o i_o may_v call_v it_o for_o that_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v free_a may_v be_v call_v grace_n make_v way_n to_o save_v but_o since_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o that_o legal_a work_n be_v carry_v on_o by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n it_o may_v be_v inquire_v whether_o there_o be_v any_o promise_n make_v to_o such_o a_o work_n not_o as_o flow_v from_o we_o and_o as_o it_o be_v our_o work_n but_o as_o it_o flow_v from_o the_o spirit_n carry_v on_o the_o soul_n some_o step_n though_o not_o in_o yet_o towards_o the_o way_n one_o thing_n be_v certain_a this_o be_v the_o right_a way_n and_o method_n and_o if_o we_o follow_v on_o and_o do_v not_o draw_v back_o we_o shall_v meet_v with_o mercy_n there_o be_v none_o in_o hell_n who_o dare_v say_v that_o they_o take_v this_o course_n and_o constant_o follow_v it_o and_o yet_o be_v no_o better_a but_o their_o conscience_n can_v tell_v they_o that_o they_o do_v soon_o weary_a and_o fall_v off_o that_o they_o be_v negligent_a and_o that_o they_o thus_o perish_v not_o in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n but_o through_o their_o negligence_n though_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o bind_v himself_o by_o any_o promise_n yet_o he_o will_v be_v so_o far_o out_o of_o the_o reach_n of_o any_o such_o challenge_n that_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o say_v we_o perish_v because_o we_o must_v perish_v though_o we_o have_v the_o gospel_n preach_v to_o we_o yet_o it_o can_v do_v we_o no_o good_a but_o that_o we_o may_v not_o digress_v it_o be_v certain_a and_o none_o can_v deny_v it_o that_o if_o thou_o hold_v on_o in_o that_o way_n thou_o may_v meet_v with_o mercy_n and_o if_o with_o the_o dog_n thou_o return_v to_o thy_o vomit_n thou_o must_v perish_v and_o though_o thou_o have_v no_o more_o but_o a_o peradventure_o a_o who_o know_v and_o a_o may_v be_v the_o lord_n will_v be_v gracious_a that_o be_v some_o comfort_n and_o encouragement_n and_o warrant_v and_o ground_n enough_o for_o thou_o to_o venture_v and_o follow_v that_o course_n other_o have_v have_v no_o more_o zeph._n 2.2_o joel_n 2.14_o dan._n 4.27_o amos_n 5.15_o and_o their_o labour_n have_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a jonah_n 3.9_o 10._o thou_o will_v seek_v no_o more_o for_o thy_o encouragement_n in_o thing_n that_o concern_v thy_o bodily_a life_n and_o estate_n will_v thou_o not_o send_v for_o the_o physician_n unless_o thou_o be_v assure_v his_o pain_n will_v be_v successful_a will_v thou_o not_o sow_v unless_o thou_o be_v assure_v thou_o shall_v have_v a_o plentiful_a harvest_n and_o not_o go_v to_o sea_n unless_o thou_o know_v that_o thou_o will_v return_v safe_a ah_o shall_v these_o trifle_n make_v thou_o venture_v and_o hazard_v sometime_o not_o only_o thy_o labour_n and_o diligence_n but_o also_o much_o of_o state_n and_o riches_n yea_o and_o life_n itself_o and_o will_v thou_o be_v at_o no_o pain_n for_o the_o immortal_a crown_n the_o voyage_n be_v more_o safe_a in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n thou_o neither_o hazarde_a life_n nor_o estate_n and_o the_o success_n be_v more_o certain_a thou_o can_v not_o produce_v one_o instance_n nor_o point_n out_o the_o man_n who_o make_v shipwreck_n while_o he_o be_v trade_v for_o the_o pearl_n of_o price_n albeit_o too_o many_o have_v turn_v sail_n and_o split_a upon_o the_o rock_n after_o they_o have_v weary_v of_o that_o trade_n thus_o whatever_o be_v pretend_v the_o true_a cause_n must_v be_v thy_o hatred_n of_o holiness_n and_o want_v of_o care_n for_o thy_o soul_n and_o thy_o undervalue_v the_o undefiled_a inheritance_n he_o who_o love_v not_o his_o work_n will_v not_o want_v excuse_n for_o his_o idleness_n hence_o our_o nine_o conclusion_n must_v be_v this_o grace_n as_o to_o it_o be_v be_v and_o existence_n the_o habit_n 9_o concl._n 9_o or_o posse_fw-la or_o quia_fw-la habitus_fw-la non_fw-la that_o pâ—sse_n sed_fw-la melius_fw-la &_o facilius_fw-la operari_fw-la male_a ergo_fw-la vulgo_fw-la dicuniur_fw-fr habitus_fw-la gratiosi_fw-la cum_fw-la aent_fw-la simpliciter_fw-la posse_fw-la rather_o faculty_n of_o grace_n that_o 3.9_o that_o 1_o joh._n 3.9_o seed_n of_o god_n the_o radical_a cause_n and_o physical_a principle_n of_o all_o spiritual_a action_n these_o absolute_o necessary_a spiritual_a mercy_n be_v not_o can_v be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o prayer_n of_o 10._o of_o jam._n 5_o 15._o concl._n 10._o faith_n unless_o we_o will_v say_v that_o unbeliever_n may_v pray_v in_o faith_n and_o that_o faith_n in_o the_o subject_n be_v not_o a_o necessary_a condition_n for_o lay_v claim_n to_o the_o promise_n of_o success_n and_o audience_n concl._n 10._o how_o we_o may_v be_v say_v to_o pray_v conditional_o pray_v a_o modest_a enquiry_n after_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o common_a assertion_n of_o casuist_n â—practicall_a divine_n etc._n etc._n lay_v down_o as_o a_o principle_n to_o be_v embrace_v by_o all_o rather_o than_o to_o be_v examine_v by_o any_o viz._n that_o grace_n shall_v be_v pray_v for_o absolute_o but_o the_o degree_n conditional_o absolute_o for_o what_o we_o can_v pray_v confident_o and_o in_o faith_n will_v be_v somewhat_o difficult_a to_o conjecture_v unless_o it_o be_v say_v that_o to_o pray_v absolute_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o pray_v with_o such_o fervency_n zeal_n and_o enlarge_v desire_n though_o that_o heat_n come_v only_o from_o the_o furnace_n of_o nature_n a_o little_a warm_v by_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o that_o we_o will_v not_o be_v put_v off_o or_o satisfy_v till_o we_o obtain_v a_o grant_n refuse_v all_o capitulation_n or_o to_o have_v any_o thing_n by_o way_n of_o recompense_n for_o what_o we_o thus_o desire_v thus_o be_v in_o a_o kind_n of_o impatience_n and_o commendable_a implacability_n not_o like_o she_o who_o in_o her_o passion_n 30.1_o passion_n gen._n 30.1_o say_v give_v i_o child_n or_o else_o i_o die_v or_o like_o 15.2_o like_o gen._n 15.2_o he_o who_o too_o rash_o and_o son_n and_o if_o he_o have_v not_o his_o eye_n fix_v on_o the_o messiah_n who_o be_v to_o be_v his_o son_n unadvised_o though_o otherwise_o a_o eminent_a saint_n say_v lord_n god_n what_o will_v thou_o give_v i_o since_o i_o go_v childless_a these_o long_a soul_n may_v have_v such_o a_o vehement_a desire_n and_o impatience_n but_o more_o deliberate_a and_o upon_o more_o weighty_a and_o press_a consideration_n if_o their_o heart_n be_v open_v up_o we_o will_v find_v this_o it_o this_o as_o queen_n mary_n of_o england_n a_o little_a before_o her_o death_n say_v if_o she_o be_v anatomize_v calis_n will_v be_v find_v engrave_v upon_o her_o heart_n such_o be_v her_o grief_n for_o the_o lose_v of_o it_o write_v there_o in_o capital_a letter_n what_o eternal_o
his_o blood_n do_v obtain_v that_o the_o 1_o the_o zech._n â—3_n 1_o fountain_n shall_v stand_v open_a for_o wash_v away_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n and_o now_o he_o have_v the_o key_n in_o his_o hand_n and_o offer_v water_n to_o the_o 22.17_o the_o rev._n 22.17_o thirsty_a the_o door_n be_v shut_v and_o the_o way_n to_o the_o treasure_n be_v unpassable_a till_o christ_n himself_o become_v the_o 10.7_o the_o joh._n 10.7_o door_n and_o the_o 1.4.6_o the_o joh_n 1.4.6_o way_n and_o now_o in_o he_o we_o have_v access_n with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n eph._n 3.12_o and_o 2.18_o rom._n 5.2_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n may_v not_o offer_v sacrifice_n but_o upon_o the_o altar_n god_n appoint_v and_o christ_n be_v that_o altar_n so_o he_o be_v call_v heb._n 13.10_o and_o that_o other_o be_v of_o no_o value_n but_o as_o it_o do_v typify_v this_o true_a altar_n the_o altar_n under_o the_o law_n do_v sanctify_v the_o oblation_n exod._n 29.37_o mat._n 23.19_o and_o christ_n do_v sanctify_v our_o prayer_n and_o all_o our_o performance_n his_o blood_n be_v that_o incense_n the_o smoke_n whereof_o must_v always_o ascend_v or_o else_o our_o sacrifice_n can_v be_v a_o sweet_a savour_n to_o god_n rev._n 8.3_o 4._o eph._n 5.2_o not_o only_a christ_n sacrifice_n be_v a_o offering_n to_o god_n of_o a_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n but_o it_o also_o make_v our_o oblation_n acceptable_a 1_o pet._n 2.5_o the_o typical_a altar_n do_v sanctify_v the_o gift_n but_o christ_n must_v first_o sanctify_v the_o altar_n the_o horn_n of_o it_o must_v be_v sprinkle_v with_o blood_n exod._n 29.12_o and_o 30.10_o and_o thus_o it_o do_v ceremonial_o sanctify_v and_o typify_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n to_o purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9.14_o o_o then_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o this_o altar_n and_o bring_v all_o your_o offering_n to_o it_o you_o have_v not_o far_o to_o go_v you_o be_v not_o send_v to_o jerusalem_n nor_o to_o the_o temple_n you_o always_o have_v this_o altar_n at_o hand_n thou_o need_v not_o ascend_v unto_o heaven_n nor_o descend_v unto_o the_o deep_a that_o thou_o may_v find_v it_o rom._n 10.6_o 7._o thou_o may_v worship_v where_o thou_o will_v only_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n this_o altar_n always_o stand_v by_o thou_o it_o fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n 1_o tim._n 2.18_o joh._n 4.21_o 23._o o_o then_o do_v not_o dishonour_v this_o altar_n do_v not_o with_o papist_n 6._o papist_n papist_n substitute_v many_o mediator_n in_o christ_n room_n see_v chap._n 6._o erect_v 15._o erect_v in_o christi_fw-la nomine_fw-la oratio_fw-la porrigatur_fw-la non_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la angelorum_fw-la non_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la aliquorum_fw-la sanctorum_fw-la non_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la ipsorum_fw-la petentium_fw-la non_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la bonorum_fw-la operum_fw-la sed_fw-la in_o christ_n nomine_fw-la nomen_fw-la hoc_fw-la est_fw-la non_fw-la quod_fw-la scribitur_fw-la literis_fw-la sed_fw-la meritum_fw-la est_fw-la incar_fw-la naetionis_fw-la nativitatis_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la passionis_fw-la crucis_fw-la orationis_fw-la &_o mortis_fw-la simon_n de_fw-fr cassia_n lib._n 12._o cap._n 15._o many_o altar_n of_o earth_n and_o forsake_v this_o heavenly_a and_o golden_a altar_n but_o let_v we_o rather_o say_v with_o they_o josh_n 22.29_o god_n forbid_v that_o we_o shall_v rebel_v against_o the_o lord_n and_o turn_v this_o day_n from_o follow_v the_o lord_n to_o build_v a_o altar_n beside_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n yea_o and_o which_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n remember_v jeroboam_n sin_n and_o punishment_n he_o will_v erect_v new_a altar_n 1_o king_n 12.32_o and_o god_n do_v put_v a_o mark_n of_o his_o displeasure_n upon_o he_o and_o his_o posterity_n the_o lord_n abhor_v all_o other_o altar_n none_o of_o they_o can_v sanctify_v the_o gift_n all_o our_o performance_n though_o never_o so_o specious_a if_o they_o be_v not_o do_v in_o christ_n name_n and_o strength_n and_o washen_v in_o his_o blood_n be_v a_o abomination_n to_o god_n though_o our_o head_n be_v 9.1_o be_v jer._n 9.1_o water_n and_o our_o eye_n a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n thouh_o 119.156_o thouh_o ps_n 119.156_o river_n shall_v run_v down_o our_o eye_n for_o our_o iniquity_n though_o we_o can_v pray_v with_o the_o 13.1_o the_o 1_o cor._n 13.1_o tongue_n of_o angel_n and_o diligent_o follow_v every_o duty_n yet_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o regard_v our_o tear_n nor_o value_v our_o service_n and_o work_v as_o christ_n be_v thus_o our_o altar_n so_o he_o be_v our_o priest_n who_o with_o his_o own_o blood_n have_v purchase_v liberty_n to_o we_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a by_o a_o new_a and_o live_a way_n which_o he_o have_v consecrate_v for_o we_o heb._n 10.19_o 20_o 21._o if_o any_o man_n under_o the_o law_n do_v offer_v a_o sacrifice_n and_o do_v not_o bring_v it_o to_o the_o priest_n that_o man_n must_v be_v cut_v off_o from_o among_o his_o people_n leu._n 17.4_o 5._o let_v we_o remember_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n upon_o saul_n for_o offer_v sacrifice_n and_o on_o vzziah_n for_o take_v a_o censer_n in_o his_o hand_n to_o burn_v incense_n therefore_o the_o lord_n reject_v saul_n from_o be_v king_n over_o israel_n and_o smite_v vzziah_n with_o a_o leprosy_n unto_o the_o day_n of_o his_o death_n wherefore_o he_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o kingdom_n and_o from_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n 1_o sam._n 13.9_o 14_o 2_o chron._n 26.19_o 21._o o_o then_o let_v not_o our_o heart_n be_v lift_v up_o as_o vzziahs_n be_v ver_fw-la 16._o to_o our_o destruction_n let_v we_o not_o dare_v to_o offer_v our_o sacrifice_n in_o our_o own_o name_n ah_o what_o be_v our_o worth_n or_o the_o worth_n of_o our_o sacrifice_n but_o have_v such_o a_o highpriest_n let_v we_o draw_v nigh_o in_o his_o name_n with_o boldness_n and_o in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n heb._n 4.14_o 16._o though_o thy_o hand_n be_v clean_o as_o to_o any_o gross_a defilement_n and_o thy_o sacrifice_n without_o blemish_n yet_o if_o thou_o come_v in_o thy_o own_o strength_n the_o lord_n may_v say_v to_o thou_o as_o to_o that_o people_n isa_n 1.11_o 12._o to_o what_o purpose_n be_v the_o multitude_n of_o your_o sacrifice_n who_o have_v require_v this_o at_o your_o hand_n thus_o to_o tread_v my_o court_n behold_v the_o sinner_n and_o his_o sacrifice_n but_o where_o be_v the_o priest_n may_v i_o say_v as_o isaac_n once_o ask_v where_o be_v the_o lamb_n when_o he_o see_v the_o fire_n and_o the_o wood_n gen._n 22.7_o thou_o draw_v nigh_o to_o plead_v for_o covenant_v mercy_n and_o do_v not_o look_v to_o jesus_n the_o 12.24_o the_o heb._n 12.24_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n thy_o sacrifice_n like_v to_o the_o popish_a mass_n be_v a_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n if_o thou_o neglect_v the_o blood_n ibid._n blood_n ibid._n of_o sprinkling_n the_o lord_n will_v reject_v thou_o we_o read_v of_o a_o golden_a censer_n and_o altar_n and_o much_o incense_n that_o shouldbe_a offer_v with_o the_o prayer_n of_o all_o saint_n rev._n 8.3_o and_o christ_n be_v that_o golden_a censer_n and_o altar_n and_o his_o blood_n the_o sweet_a incense_n and_o what_o be_v our_o sacrifice_n all_o our_o prayer_n and_o tear_n of_o themselves_o but_o 3.8_o but_o phil._n 3.8_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o loathsome_a dung_n and_o notwithstanding_o of_o these_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v to_o we_o 24._o we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d deut._n 4_o 24._o esh-ochla_a and_o elkanna_n and_o we_o ourselves_o 9_o ourselves_o hos_fw-la 1.6_o 9_o lo-ammi_a and_o lo-ruhamah_a o_o but_o in_o christ_n the_o lord_n be_v 7.14_o be_v isa_n 7.14_o immanuel_n and_o we_o 2.1_o we_o hos_fw-la 2.1_o ammi_n and_o ruhamah_n he_o who_o be_v to_o we_o a_o consume_a fire_n will_v become_v our_o god_n and_o have_v 2.23_o have_v hos_fw-la 2.23_o mercy_n on_o they_o who_o otherwise_o can_v not_o obtain_v mercy_n and_o will_v say_v to_o they_o who_o by_o nature_n be_v not_o his_o people_n thou_o be_v my_o people_n and_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n will_v say_v thou_o be_v my_o god_n the_o famous_a athenian_a captain_n themistocles_n be_v banish_v by_o his_o ingrate_a countryman_n christ_n countryman_n themistocles_n veterem_fw-la regis_fw-la iram_fw-la metuens_fw-la se_fw-la supplicem_fw-la praebuit_fw-la proprium_fw-la quendam_fw-la regionis_fw-la morem_fw-la secutus_fw-la arrepto_fw-la admeti_fw-la parvulo_fw-la filio_fw-la cum_fw-la eo_fw-la in_o sacrarium_fw-la quod_fw-la summa_fw-la colebatur_fw-la religione_fw-la se_fw-la conjecit_fw-la quod_fw-la supplicondi_fw-la genus_fw-la maximum_fw-la ac_fw-la serme_fw-la solum_fw-la nunquam_fw-la repudiandum_fw-la molossi_n opiniaebantur_fw-la plut._n cher._n grec_n &_o rom._n illi_fw-la vit_fw-mi in_o themistoc_n lapo_n florent_fw-la interpret_v pag._n mihi_fw-la 118._o may_v we_o not_o think_v the_o lord_n by_o this_o custom_n among_o pagan_n
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
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 there_o be_v not_o such_o a_o inseparable_a connexion_n but_o there_o may_v be_v and_o often_o be_v a_o separation_n a_o gracious_a heart_n at_o some_o season_n and_o occasion_n may_v want_v the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o he_o will_v draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n so_o that_o he_o may_v pour_v out_o natural_a and_o carnal_a desire_n yea_o and_o when_o as_o to_o the_o matter_n the_o desire_n be_v spiritual_a yet_o they_o may_v be_v so_o weak_a and_o faint_a so_o remiss_a and_o destitute_a of_o that_o life_n that_o attention_n high_a estimation_n fervency_n seriousness_n etc._n etc._n which_o the_o quality_n and_o worth_n of_o the_o object_n and_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o solemn_a and_o heavenly_a exercise_n require_v that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a in_o sign_n thy_fw-mi to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o fâ—ther_v such_o prayer_n upon_o he_o while_o then_o the_o pious_a and_o learned_a mr._n 9_o mr._n mr._n baxter_n mâ—th_v for_o a_o settle_a peace_n of_o conscience_n direct_v 29._o 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 end_n such_o deadness_n indisposition_n and_o wâ—nt_n of_o attention_n that_o the_o believer_n after_o he_o have_v do_v can_v give_v a_o account_n what_o he_o have_v ask_v at_o least_o as_o to_o some_o p_o tition_n and_o it_o be_v very_o gross_a to_o â—ffiâ—â—â—_n that_o such_o prayer_n be_v put_v up_o by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n there_o be_v nothing_o of_o that_o life_n truth_n and_o other_o qualification_n which_o always_o accompany_v the_o spirit_n work_v and_o assistance_n and_o with_o what_o shame_n and_o confusion_n do_v believer_n many_o a_o time_n come_v from_o the_o throne_n while_o they_o reflect_v upon_o their_o work_n and_o the_o dishonour_n they_o have_v do_v to_o god_n for_o â—â—king_v â—iâ—_n name_n thus_o in_o vain_a and_o profane_v such_o a_o solerâ—n_a ordinance_n through_o their_o negligâ—â—â—â—_n and_o give_v way_n to_o carnal_a and_o distract_n thought_n and_o such_o obviate_v such_o a_o objection_n from_o that_o author_n obviate_v prayer_n can_v be_v say_v to_o contain_v good_a desire_n for_o where_o â—â—â—re_v be_v no_o atten_a iâ—â—_n and_o seriousness_n there_o no_o dâ—siâ—â—_n caâ—_n be_v kindle_v enliver_v and_o sanctify_v and_o so_o though_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—re_v never_o so_o good_a â—nd_n â—â—â—â—ent_n yet_o the_o prayer_n mâ—st_v â—â—â—ght_v 2._o â—â—â—ght_v except_o in_o that_o sense_n in_o which_o philosopher_n affirm_v that_o graviâ—_n &_o levia_fw-la moventur_fw-la à _fw-la gâ—nerante_fw-la toâ—et_fw-la 8._o phy_n quaest_a 2._o conâ—â—br_n râ—vius_n ibid._n cap._n 4._o quaest_n 2._o suâ—â—_n metâ—ph_n dl_o p._n â—_o sect_n 2._o sâ—_n much_o for_o the_o habituâ—â—_n 〈…〉_o be_v pre-suâ—â—osed_n 〈…〉_o previous_a unto_o 〈…〉_o pâ—â—â—ing_v 〈…〉_o â—he_v 〈◊〉_d be_v self_n and_o 〈…〉_o upon_o iâ—_n buâ—_n 〈…〉_o â—ffâ—ct_n viz_o thaâ—_n 〈…〉_o preserve_v by_o the_o spâ—â—â—_n and_o whâ—ich_a â—â—â—â—g_v actuate_v by_o the_o spirit_n do_v concur_v with_o the_o spirit_n in_o all_o our_o spiritual_a performance_n 3._o then_o that_o assistance_n which_o direct_o and_o proper_o be_v hold_v forth_o by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n must_v be_v some_o actual_a influence_n and_o work_n upon_o the_o soul_n and_o concurrence_n with_o it_o in_o its_o act_n which_o we_o may_v branch_v forth_o in_o these_o few_o particular_n and_o speak_v of_o a_o fourfold_a act_n of_o the_o spirit_n by_o way_n of_o actual_a assistance_n beside_o that_o constant_a and_o continual_a supply_n and_o influence_n whereby_o the_o new_a man_n and_o weak_a principle_n of_o life_n be_v conserve_v and_o support_v against_o the_o mighty_a assault_n of_o old_a adam_n within_o and_o the_o strong_a man_n without_o 1._o to_o actuat_fw-la and_o exuscitat_fw-la 2._o to_o strengthen_v and_o corroborat_fw-la 3._o to_o instruct_v direct_v and_o regulat_fw-la and_o 4._o to_o encourage_v embolden_v and_o make_v we_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n with_o confidence_n 1._o then_o the_o spirit_n excit_v quicken_v and_o blow_v up_o the_o â—â—_o the_o ps_n 3_o â—â—_o fire_n though_o there_o be_v a_o principle_n of_o heat_n within_o yet_o the_o spirit_n must_v blow_v upon_o these_o coal_n and_o dispel_v the_o embre_n before_o they_o will_v burn_v the_o habit_n of_o grace_n do_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o quicken_a and_o stir_v up_o otherwise_o they_o can_v act_v they_o lose_v their_o vigour_n and_o activity_n unless_o the_o spirit_n draw_v we_o we_o will_v not_o run_v cant._n 1.4_o unless_o the_o wind_n blow_n upon_o our_o garden_n the_o spice_n thereof_o will_v not_o flow_v out_o but_o 2._o we_o must_v not_o think_v that_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o no_o more_o but_o of_o this_o quicken_a and_o exciting_a motion_n as_o if_o the_o man_n be_v strong_a and_o able_a enough_o to_o walk_v if_o once_o awake_v nay_o unless_o the_o spirit_n concur_v and_o assist_v unless_o he_o bring_v furniture_n and_o provision_n and_o put_v new_a strength_n in_o we_o the_o work_n will_v be_v mar_v though_o he_o do_v set_v uâ—_n upon_o our_o foot_n we_o will_v quick_o go_v to_o the_o ground_n and_o fall_v asleep_a again_o though_o you_o will_v draw_v a_o paralytic_a man_n after_o you_o yet_o he_o can_v not_o follow_v though_o you_o do_v lift_v he_o up_o yet_o he_o will_v instant_o fall_v back_o again_o unless_o you_o will_v add_v strength_n to_o his_o muscle_n and_o joint_n but_o i_o say_v that_o the_o spirit_n must_v not_o only_o concur_v but_o also_o strengthen_v and_o corroborat_fw-la the_o spirit_n must_v supply_v our_o weakness_n and_o inability_n so_o that_o here_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o a_o twofold_a act_n 1._o to_o concur_v with_o the_o new_a man_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o its_o strength_n and_o activity_n 2._o since_o the_o new_a creature_n be_v weak_a and_o not_o able_a to_o go_v of_o its_o self_n the_o nurse_n must_v take_v it_o by_o the_o sleeve_n and_o uphold_v it_o we_o have_v not_o a_o sufficiency_n in_o ourselves_o for_o one_o good_a thought_n 2_o cor._n 3.5_o if_o the_o lord_n hold_v
not_o up_o our_o go_n in_o his_o path_n our_o foot_n will_v quick_o slip_v ps_n 17.5_o if_o his_o right_a hand_n do_v not_o uphold_v we_o we_o can_v not_o follow_v after_o he_o ps_n 63.8_o there_o be_v 1._o from_o within_o so_o much_o weakness_n and_o 2._o so_o much_o indisposition_n and_o deadness_n yea_o and_o 3._o so_o much_o contrariety_n opposition_n and_o enmity_n the_o flesh_n continual_o lust_a and_o war_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o though_o there_o be_v no_o more_o this_o last_o be_v enough_o to_o render_v we_o unable_a to_o do_v gal._n 5.17_o the_o old_a man_n wax_v strong_a prove_v a_o tyrant_n and_o often_o bind_v the_o new_a man_n hand_n and_o foot_n and_o lead_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n rom._n 7.23_o nay_o and_o 4._o from_o without_o many_o and_o subtle_a snare_n and_o tentation_n from_o the_o world_n and_o 5._o mighty_a and_o strong_a assault_n from_o the_o 11.21_o the_o luk._n 11.21_o strong-man_n that_o 8._o that_o 1_o pet._n 5_o 8._o roar_a lion_n satan_n continual_o lay_v siege_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o storm_v it_o with_o fierce_a and_o fresh_a assault_n from_o time_n to_o time_n so_o that_o we_o must_v not_o with_o pelagian_o and_o faculty_n and_o though_o jesuit_n and_o arminian_o admit_v a_o moral_a persuasion_n and_o some_o illuminati_fw-la on_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n yet_o they_o deny_v any_o power_n and_o strength_n to_o be_v communicate_v and_o impart_v to_o the_o will_n and_o executive_a faculty_n arminian_o think_v that_o the_o spirit_n do_v concur_v with_o and_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a performance_n according_a to_o that_o concurrence_n that_o be_v give_v to_o natural_a agent_n in_o their_o operation_n for_o they_o have_v a_o sufficient_a and_o complete_a power_n and_o ability_n in_o their_o own_o rank_n and_o order_n for_o do_v their_o work_n and_o produce_v their_o several_a effect_n though_o as_o creature_n they_o be_v indigent_a and_o dependent_a both_o in_o be_v and_o work_v in_o esse_fw-la &_o operari_fw-la as_o the_o infinite_a arm_n of_o the_o almighty_a must_v uphold_v they_o otherwise_o they_o must_v instant_o evanish_v and_o return_v to_o their_o mother_n nothing_o that_o womb_n from_o which_o they_o do_v come_v so_o that_o same_o arm_n of_o divine_a providence_n must_v help_v they_o and_o concur_v with_o they_o otherwise_o they_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o yet_o a_o general_a concurrence_n and_o common_a work_n of_o providence_n be_v sufficient_a to_o concurrendo_fw-la to_o viz._n to_o actuat_fw-la determinando_fw-la and_o to_o assist_v concurrendo_fw-la actuat_fw-la and_o assist_v they_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o kind_a complete_a agent_n and_o sufficient_o thus_o proportionated_a for_o their_o several_a work_n and_o operation_n but_o the_o new_a man_n be_v a_o weak_a creature_n and_o have_v no_o strength_n of_o himself_o to_o walk_v he_o be_v a_o incomplete_a agent_n and_o not_o able_a to_o work_v unless_o he_o get_v a_o continual_a supply_n of_o strength_n from_o heaven_n not_o only_o to_o actuat_fw-la and_o assist_v the_o little_a strength_n and_o activity_n he_o have_v but_o also_o to_o complete_a and_o perfect_a the_o principle_n and_o fountain_n unless_o new_a water_n be_v put_v into_o our_o cistern_n there_o can_v no_o water_n be_v draw_v from_o they_o and_o therefore_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o only_a actuat_fw-la and_o concur_v but_o also_o supply_v the_o weakness_n impotency_n and_o defect_n of_o the_o cause_n itself_o in_o all_o our_o spiritual_a action_n and_o particular_o as_o to_o prayer_n both_o in_o reference_n to_o innate_a weakness_n indisposition_n blindness_n opposition_n etc._n etc._n and_o to_o outward_a tentation_n and_o assault_n there_o be_v several_a thing_n which_o the_o spirit_n do_v perform_v and_o to_o speak_v now_o to_o the_o present_a point_n of_o corroboration_n and_o assistance_n as_o distinguish_v from_o the_o two_o follow_v viz._n the_o illumination_n and_o imboldn_v of_o the_o soul_n which_o also_o belong_v to_o this_o general_a head_n of_o supply_n and_o help_v but_o for_o distinction_n cause_n shall_v be_v handle_v by_o themselves_o we_o shall_v not_o here_o speak_v of_o that_o common_a and_o as_o i_o may_v call_v it_o accidental_a supply_n which_o though_o it_o be_v require_v for_o the_o further_a perfection_n of_o the_o work_n yet_o be_v not_o necessary_a for_o its_o prevalency_n and_o acceptance_n as_o variety_n and_o plenty_n of_o matter_n decent_a and_o apt_a expression_n and_o what_o else_o belong_v to_o prayer_n as_o a_o gift_n of_o which_o we_o have_v already_o speak_v but_o we_o shall_v now_o speak_v of_o the_o proper_a and_o more_o necessary_a supply_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n do_v provide_v and_o furnish_v help_v and_o assist_v the_o soul_n to_o all_o these_o eundum_fw-la these_o spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la non_fw-la solum_fw-la docet_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la monet_fw-la &_o movet_fw-la docet_fw-la rationem_fw-la monet_fw-la memoriam_fw-la &_o movet_fw-la voluntatem_fw-la docet_fw-la ut_fw-la sciamus_fw-la sug_fw-mi gerit_fw-la ut_fw-la volimus_fw-la roborat_fw-la ut_fw-la possimus_fw-la gerhard_n harm_n evang_v count_v cap._n 76._o illuminat_fw-la mentem_fw-la bominis_fw-la ad_fw-la intelligendum_fw-la voluntatem_fw-la instammat_fw-la ad_fw-la amandum_fw-la &_o virtutem_fw-la ac_fw-la robur_fw-la praestat_fw-la ad_fw-la exequendum_fw-la do_v alexandr_n desp_n s._n apud_fw-la eundum_fw-la requisit_n and_o gracious_a qualification_n to_o which_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v and_o which_o may_v promove_v the_o efficacy_n and_o acceptance_n of_o prayer_n and_o though_o none_o of_o these_o be_v common_a and_o no_o crumb_n of_o this_o bread_n which_o be_v the_o child_n allowance_n be_v at_o any_o time_n casten_z to_o the_o dog_n all_o of_o they_o be_v spiritual_a and_o good_a of_o themselves_o yet_o some_o of_o they_o be_v more_o essential_a and_o necessary_a than_o other_o and_o in_o all_o of_o they_o there_o be_v a_o latitude_n some_o have_v these_o in_o a_o great_a measure_n and_o degree_n than_o other_o yea_o one_o and_o the_o same_o supplicant_n may_v now_o find_v they_o in_o a_o great_a and_o afterward_o in_o a_o less_o measure_n and_o gradual_a perfection_n but_o we_o will_v not_o now_o stay_v on_o a_o comparison_n nor_o inquire_v what_o qualification_n be_v necessary_a to_o the_o acceptance_n of_o prayer_n what_o not_o but_o remit_v that_o question_n to_o part._n 2._o chap._n 3._o we_o shall_v now_o speak_v to_o the_o point_n and_o since_o the_o qualification_n of_o prayer_n as_o of_o every_o duty_n may_v be_v measure_v 1._o by_o the_o object_n 2._o by_o its_o end_n and_o principle_n and_o 3._o by_o its_o manner_n of_o performance_n so_o we_o shall_v consider_v prayer_n under_o all_o these_o respect_n and_o relation_n 1._o then_o as_o to_o the_o matter_n and_o object_n of_o prayer_n though_o we_o have_v some_o gift_n of_o apprehension_n and_o fancy_n whereby_o we_o may_v find_v variety_n of_o matter_n yet_o unless_o the_o spirit_n illuminat_fw-la the_o understanding_n and_o make_v a_o discovery_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o expediency_n of_o fit_a object_n how_o ready_a be_v we_o to_o mistake_v as_o shall_v be_v show_v in_o the_o three_o particular_a but_o here_o we_o will_v show_v how_o the_o spirit_n upon_o that_o discovery_n determin_n the_o will_n to_o close_v with_o and_o make_v choice_n of_o fit_a object_n and_o have_v thus_o inflame_v the_o heart_n with_o love_n to_o spiritual_a object_n and_o moderate_v our_o thirst_n after_o the_o creature_n he_o send_v we_o to_o the_o throne_n with_o suitable_a desire_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o ask_v what_o be_v good_a for_o we_o and_o agreeable_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.27_o second_o as_o to_o the_o end_n and_o principle_n we_o will_v not_o separate_v these_o two_o because_o we_o be_v not_o now_o speak_v of_o physical_a principle_n but_o of_o moral_a viz._n those_o motive_n which_o per_n modum_fw-la finis_fw-la do_v attract_v and_o draw_v alongst_o the_o heart_n and_o allure_v it_o to_o the_o duty_n especial_o those_o three_o which_o we_o find_v conjoin_v 1_o tim._n 1.5_o where_o also_o they_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o may_v also_o be_v call_v the_o end_n of_o our_o obedience_n endeavour_n and_o performance_n which_o be_v so_o many_o evidence_n and_o fruit_n of_o and_o mean_n to_o strengthen_v they_o viz._n faith_n 〈◊〉_d faith_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d love_n and_o conscience_n of_o our_o obligation_n and_o the_o duty_n we_o owe_v to_o god_n both_o by_o way_n of_o debt_n as_o his_o creature_n and_o gratitude_n as_o his_o favourit_n and_o object_n of_o his_o love_n and_o bounty_n and_o this_o our_o obedience_n become_v not_o a_o task_n a_o hard_a or_o unpleasant_a service_n and_o work_v especial_o since_o further_o it_o be_v sweeten_v by_o love_n and_o 2._o by_o the_o expectation_n of_o a_o new_a reward_n whereof_o faith_n be_v a_o assurance_n and_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o
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 call_v his_o o_o but_o there_o be_v no_o prevail_v over_o the_o omnipotent_a but_o by_o his_o own_o strength_n if_o thou_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o in_o thy_o pride_n thou_o may_v fear_v his_o hand_n he_o resist_v the_o proud_a and_o will_v not_o yield_v he_o be_v angry_a with_o they_o and_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o stand_v before_o he_o second_o a_o word_n to_o the_o blasphemous_a atheist_n who_o dare_v mock_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rather_o than_o the_o saint_n while_o he_o upbraid_v they_o with_o have_v and_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o if_o any_o infirmity_n be_v espy_v in_o such_o that_o must_v be_v reckon_v in_o the_o first_o place_n among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v true_a there_o be_v a_o generation_n of_o vile_a delude_a sectary_n who_o father_n all_o their_o wicked_a and_o enormous_a act_n upon_o the_o holy_a spirit_n i_o plead_v not_o for_o such_o monster_n let_v they_o bear_v their_o own_o just_a punishment_n ignominy_n and_o 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
end_n yet_o if_o then_o he_o do_v reflect_v or_o if_o after_o it_o be_v go_v he_o will_v consider_v he_o may_v with_o 18.29_o with_o 2_o sam._n 18.29_o achimaaz_n say_v that_o he_o see_v a_o great_a tumult_n but_o know_v not_o well_o what_o it_o be_v and_o 1._o he_o will_v not_o find_v that_o god_n be_v its_o object_n or_o if_o it_o do_v close_o with_o god_n yet_o in_o a_o philosophical_a way_n immediate_o and_o not_o in_o the_o mediator_n jesus_n christ_n 2._o not_o for_o himself_o or_o because_o of_o any_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n discover_v in_o he_o there_o be_v much_o of_o self_n in_o it_o and_o it_o do_v flow_v rather_o from_o what_o be_v expect_v by_o be_v with_o he_o then_o by_o behold_v of_o his_o face_n and_o enjoy_n himself_o such_o a_o one_o will_v rather_o have_v heaven_n without_o god_n then_o if_o these_o can_v be_v separate_v god_n without_o heaven_n 3._o though_o it_o come_v motive_n come_v a_o soul_n that_fw-mi have_v not_o delight_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o god_n worship_n may_v yet_o find_v delight_n while_o employ_v in_o they_o arss_v from_o some_o selfish_n and_o carnal_a motive_n through_o a_o ordnance_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o ordinance_n there_o go_v not_o alongst_o with_o it_o a_o discovery_n of_o the_o beauty_n and_o amiableness_n of_o holiness_n neither_o be_v the_o heart_n engage_v to_o love_n and_o delight_v therein_o but_o any_o love_n to_o god_n or_o to_o his_o work_n and_o service_n which_o they_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v selfish_a viz._n because_o therein_o something_o be_v enjoy_v that_o be_v pleasant_a to_o their_o taste_n and_o the_o heart_n be_v thereby_o raise_v up_o to_o expect_v some_o sort_n of_o pleasure_n hereafter_o and_o to_o escape_v wrath_n and_o judgement_n but_o they_o come_v not_o the_o length_n to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n because_o god_n be_v thereby_o honour_v and_o thus_o their_o joy_n be_v not_o a_o god-exalting_a and_o god-loving_a but_o a_o self-seeking_a and_o self-delighting_a joy_n but_o suppose_v that_o while_o we_o compare_v transient_a act_n together_o it_o be_v hard_a to_o show_v the_o difference_n between_o such_o temporary_a flash_n and_o that_o more_o solid_a joy_n which_o flow_v from_o a_o inward_a and_o abide_a principle_n create_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o elevate_v in_o its_o act_n above_o the_o sphere_n of_o nature_n by_o the_o sweet_a breathe_n of_o the_o almighty_a what_o if_o the_o lord_n to_o stay_v our_o curiosity_n and_o to_o stir_v up_o our_o diligence_n that_o we_o may_v not_o rest_v upon_o any_o measure_n here_o attain_v etc._n etc._n will_v not_o clear_o reveal_v and_o in_o his_o word_n discover_v it_o and_o experience_n here_o can_v have_v no_o place_n if_o we_o speak_v of_o that_o special_a taste_n which_o only_o they_o get_v who_o be_v to_o get_v no_o more_o since_o from_o that_o state_n they_o fall_v headlong_o into_o the_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o may_v banish_v anxiety_n and_o satisfy_v we_o that_o in_o their_o property_n and_o effect_n they_o much_o differ_v as_o 1._o that_o temporary_a flash_n do_v not_o purify_v and_o change_v the_o heart_n 2._o it_o do_v not_o make_v we_o love_v god_n for_o himself_o nor_o fall_v in_o love_n with_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n 3._o it_o make_v not_o a_o man_n deny_v himself_o 4._o it_o do_v not_o abide_v etc._n etc._n you_o will_v say_v the_o saint_n themselves_o often_o complain_v obj._n obj._n that_o the_o lord_n quick_o withdraw_v the_o comfortable_a sense_n of_o his_o presence_n that_o they_o do_v not_o always_o 34.8_o always_o ps_n 34.8_o taste_v and_o see_v his_o goodness_n and_o beauty_n that_o he_o often_o hide_v his_o face_n and_o they_o do_v not_o taste_v that_o joy_n and_o sweetness_n in_o the_o ordinance_n which_o they_o have_v former_o find_v many_o a_o poor_a soul_n may_v with_o bernard_n say_v heu_fw-la domine_fw-la deus_fw-la rara_fw-la hora_fw-la &_o brevis_fw-la mora_fw-la ans_fw-fr yet_o it_o be_v not_o such_o a_o stranger_n to_o they_o as_o to_o other_o ans_fw-fr ans_fw-fr though_o it_o go_v yet_o it_o will_v come_v again_o and_o from_o time_n to_o time_n renew_v its_o visit_n and_o it_o never_o so_o withdraw_v but_o it_o leave_v some_o pledge_n behind_o it_o till_o the_o marriage_n day_n and_o then_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o a_o separation_n and_o depart_a the_o bridegroom_n shall_v never_o withdraw_v his_o countenance_n neither_o shall_v he_o any_o more_o withhold_v this_o jewel_n yea_o and_o during_o the_o time_n of_o espousal_n there_o be_v a_o difference_n between_o that_o claim_n the_o bride_n have_v to_o it_o and_o the_o title_n which_o any_o other_o can_v pretend_v and_o that_o in_o respect_n 1._o of_o her_o right_a unto_o 2._o estimation_n and_o 3._o enjoy_v of_o it_o for_o 1._o it_o be_v her_o allowance_n her_o husband_n have_v leave_v it_o to_o she_o in_o his_o legacy_n joh._n 16.22_o second_o it_o be_v not_o such_o a_o stranger_n to_o the_o saint_n as_o to_o other_o who_o when_o they_o think_v they_o have_v it_o get_v but_o the_o shell_n and_o casket_n they_o do_v not_o true_o enjoy_v it_o only_o they_o think_v and_o seem_v to_o have_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d luk._n 8.18_o three_o it_o be_v better_a secure_v to_o they_o no_o man_n can_v take_v it_o from_o they_o and_o they_o can_v themselves_z so_o lose_v it_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o sin_v it_o again_o if_o they_o will_v ask_v and_o make_v enquiry_n for_o it_o joh._n 16.22_o 24._o four_o when_o they_o have_v it_o they_o prize_v and_o esteem_v high_o of_o it_o five_o they_o labour_v to_o maintain_v and_o cherish_v it_o sixthly_a it_o be_v their_o affliction_n to_o want_v it_o and_o they_o long_o for_o it_o and_o seventh_o they_o diligent_o seek_v after_o it_o in_o the_o use_n of_o every_o ordinance_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o carnal_a heart_n it_o be_v 1._o a_o mystery_n and_o 2._o for_o the_o most_o part_n a_o matter_n of_o mock_v to_o they_o they_o do_v not_o 3._o prize_v it_o nor_o 4._o long_a for_o it_o and_o if_o it_o come_v 5._o it_o surprise_v they_o in_o any_o ordinance_n as_o it_o be_v at_o unaware_o and_o then_o 6._o they_o undervalue_v it_o and_o 7._o do_v not_o labour_v to_o retain_v it_o and_o thus_o 8._o it_o quick_o vanish_v and_o pass_v away_o never_o to_o return_v again_o and_o the_o latter_a end_n be_v worse_a with_o they_o then_o the_o beginning_n 2_o pet._n 2.20_o 21_o 22._o but_o to_o return_v 5._o it_o be_v no_o difficult_a work_n here_o to_o multiply_v particular_n as_o 1._o if_o such_o motion_n come_v regular_o and_o in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o ordinance_n if_o while_o thou_o be_v wait_v and_o long_v for_o the_o breathe_n of_o the_o spirit_n if_o it_o blow_v upon_o thy_o garden_n while_o thou_o be_v say_v awake_v o_o north_n wind_n if_o fire_n fall_v on_o thy_o sacrifice_n as_o it_o do_v upon_o elijah_n 1_o king_n 18.36.37_o 38._o thou_o may_v safe_o conclude_v that_o it_o come_v from_o heaven_n 2._o if_o these_o motion_n be_v follow_v with_o suitable_a engagement_n and_o promise_n if_o as_o we_o be_v move_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o do_v good_a so_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o do_v and_o make_v conscience_n to_o follow_v that_o motion_n and_o if_o as_o we_o promise_v and_o pray_v well_o so_o we_o live_v well_o and_o be_v circumspect_a in_o our_o walk_n we_o do_v not_o go_v to_o work_v by_o fit_n and_o start_v but_o keep_v a_o constant_a course_n in_o our_o walk_n with_o god_n and_o pray_v to_o he_o here_o there_o be_v a_o concatenation_n if_o one_o link_n of_o this_o golden_a chain_n be_v break_v the_o whole_a become_v useless_a yea_o lose_v its_o name_n and_o nature_n it_o be_v no_o more_o gold_n but_o tin_n or_o brass_n he_o can_v pray_v well_o who_o do_v not_o live_v well_o &_o è_fw-la contra_fw-la but_o 3._o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v sometime_o so_o signal_n and_o remarkable_a that_o it_o bring_v a_o full_a and_o clear_a evidence_n with_o it_o as_o 1._o when_o it_o be_v so_o notable_a and_o eminent_a that_o it_o elevate_v the_o soul_n above_o the_o sphere_n of_o nature_n and_o thus_o by_o his_o work_n itself_o the_o lord_n discover_v his_o hand_n 2._o though_o the_o work_n be_v not_o so_o eminent_a and_o ravish_a yet_o it_o may_v bring_v alongst_o with_o it_o a_o torch_n in_o its_o hand_n to_o let_v we_o see_v the_o place_n from_o which_o it_o come_v and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n witness_v with_o his_o work_n and_o whether_o his_o finger_n be_v discover_v the_o one_o way_n or_o the_o other_o whether_o he_o thus_o work_v or_o witness_n we_o need_v not_o a_o additional_a testimony_n to_o confirm_v what_o he_o have_v depone_v there_o will_v then_o be_v no_o place_n for_o this_o case_n 6._o we_o may_v here_o
apply_v most_o of_o the_o character_n bring_v for_o clear_v the_o former_a quaeree_n concern_v satan_n suggestion_n which_o here_o will_v be_v as_o discriminative_a as_o they_o be_v there_o as_o 1._o if_o these_o motion_n be_v spiritual_a as_o to_o the_o motive_n and_o end_n they_o can_v flow_v from_o nature_n for_o no_o activitatis_fw-la no_o nihil_fw-la agit_fw-fr supra_fw-la sphaeram_fw-la activitatis_fw-la agent_n can_v act_v beyond_o its_o own_o sphere_n 2._o if_o they_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o do_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n etc._n etc._n we_o will_v not_o resume_v the_o several_a particular_n only_o let_v we_o press_v the_o last_o a_o little_a further_o now_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v manifest_o differ_v from_o our_o natural_a motion_n as_o to_o their_o effect_n upon_o the_o heart_n for_o 1._o they_o be_v weak_a as_o we_o have_v show_v chap._n 3_o they_o can_v make_v no_o lively_a impression_n upon_o the_o heart_n nor_o engage_v the_o affection_n and_o thus_o they_o be_v often_o choke_v and_o repel_v yea_o albeit_o when_o they_o as_o in_o jehu_n be_v animate_v by_o self-interest_n and_o base_a carnal_a end_n satan_n also_o obstetricate_a and_o put_v his_o to_o hand_n to_o help_v forward_o the_o work_n albeit_o thus_o they_o become_v violent_a and_o impetuous_a yet_o they_o be_v helpless_a though_o they_o press_v the_o heart_n to_o yield_v yet_o they_o furnish_v no_o strength_n for_o do_v in_o a_o suitable_a and_o spiritual_a manner_n though_o they_o may_v add_v vigour_n to_o the_o outward_a man_n in_o its_o natural_a act_n and_o thus_o also_o there_o may_v be_v a_o habit_n facility_n and_o gift_n acquire_v for_o produce_v the_o like_a act_n hereafter_o yet_o the_o heart_n be_v no_o whit_n better_v nor_o thereby_o make_v to_o fall_v in_o love_n with_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n the_o do_v of_o one_o duty_n thus_o do_v not_o fit_a and_o prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o do_v better_a and_o more_o spiritual_o hereafter_o but_o rather_o indispose_v it_o by_o habituate_a it_o to_o do_v in_o a_o formal_a carnal_a manner_n o_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o power_n 2_o tim._n 1.7_o who_o as_o he_o excit_v we_o to_o do_v so_o also_o assi_v we_o in_o do_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v well_o and_o in_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n he_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o supply_v our_o weakness_n rom._n 8.26_o 1_o pet._n 5.10_o colos_n 1.11_o he_o make_v we_o believe_v and_o then_o speak_v he_o will_v stir_v up_o faith_n to_o act_v and_o thereby_o fit_a and_o prepare_v the_o heart_n to_o pour_v out_o its_o desire_n to_o god_n ps_n 116.10_o it_o be_v true_a the_o saint_n may_v meet_v with_o streitning_n and_o lie_v under_o much_o deadness_n when_o the_o spirit_n begin_v to_o move_v but_o even_o then_o they_o meet_v with_o secret_a strength_n and_o assistance_n whereby_o they_o be_v support_v to_o hold_v our_o and_o not_o give_v over_o nor_o to_o yield_v to_o the_o contrary_a suggestion_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o flesh_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v not_o always_o measure_v the_o spirit_n help_v by_o sense_n &_o feeling_n but_o when_o thus_o it_o can_v be_v so_o sensible_o discern_v though_o it_o true_o be_v afford_v yet_o we_o can_v make_v use_n of_o it_o as_o a_o mark_n and_o sign_n for_o clear_v the_o present_a case_n till_o in_o the_o issue_n this_o mist_n and_o darkness_n be_v dispel_v 2._o then_o wait_v and_o the_o vision_n shall_v come_v it_o shall_v not_o tarry_v ere_o it_o be_v long_o you_o shall_v discern_v his_o hand_n to_o your_o comfort_n and_o find_v a_o sweet_a send_v and_o savour_n leave_v upon_o the_o heart_n behind_o he_o when_o he_o come_v he_o will_v leave_v some_o myrrh_n upon_o the_o handle_v of_o the_o lock_n which_o will_v make_v our_o finger_n drop_v sweet_o cant._n 5.5_o last_o as_o natural_a motion_n do_v not_o positive_o amend_v and_o make_v the_o heart_n better_o so_o neither_o do_v they_o negative_o amend_v it_o or_o make_v it_o less_o evil_a as_o they_o add_v no_o good_a to_o it_o so_o they_o take_v no_o evil_a out_o of_o it_o though_o the_o act_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v restrain_v yet_o the_o habit_n be_v not_o debilitate_a though_o the_o stream_n be_v stop_v yet_o the_o fountain_n still_o abide_v full_a though_o some_o branch_n be_v cut_v off_o yet_o the_o bulk_n and_o root_n suffer_v not_o prejudice_n but_o may_v be_v all_o the_o while_n grow_v and_o enlarge_n itself_o o_o but_o the_o spirit_n help_v with_o might_n in_o the_o inner_a as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o outward_a man_n he_o help_v we_o to_o do_v not_o only_o some_o outward_a act_n but_o also_o to_o pull_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_n of_o satan_n and_o every_o imagination_n and_o high_a thing_n that_o will_v exalt_v itself_o against_o god_n eph._n 3.16_o 2_o cor._n 10.4_o 5._o when_o the_o spirit_n once_o begin_v to_o breath_n upon_o we_o than_o sin_n in_o root_n and_o branch_n must_v like_o the_o house_n of_o 3.1_o of_o 2_o sam._n 3.1_o saul_n after_o david_n do_v come_v to_o the_o throne_n daily_o wax_v weak_a and_o weak_a use_v 1._o you_o have_v need_n to_o 4.1_o to_o 1_o joh._n 4.1_o try_v by_o what_o spirit_n you_o be_v act_v and_o lead_v use_v 1_o and_o from_o whence_o the_o fire_n be_v bring_v that_o burn_v your_o sacrifice_n all_o be_v not_o gold_n that_o glister_v if_o your_o treasure_n be_v fill_v with_o brass_n in_o stead_n of_o good_a coin_n you_o be_v undo_v the_o most_o miserable_a have_v something_o that_o look_v like_o current_a money_n wherewith_o they_o rest_v satisfy_v but_o when_o they_o bring_v it_o to_o the_o market_n they_o be_v send_v away_o empty_a the_o worst_a of_o man_n have_v not_o only_o have_v some_o good_a motion_n some_o light_n and_o press_a conviction_n but_o also_o good_a affection_n some_o pang_n of_o sorrow_n and_o repentance_n and_o some_o flash_n of_o zeal_n joy_n and_o holy_a desire_n carnal_a man_n will_v have_v their_o fit_n of_o seem_a devotion_n and_o their_o good_a mood_n you_o may_v look_v upon_o cain_n complain_v and_o lament_v his_o misery_n esau_n weep_v for_o the_o blessing_n ahab_n humble_v himself_o felix_n tremble_v judas_n repent_v and_o confess_v his_o sin_n jehu_n in_o his_o zeal_n for_o the_o lord_n destroy_v idolater_n herod_n and_o the_o stony_a ground_n hear_v the_o word_n glad_o balaam_n desire_v to_o die_v the_o death_n of_o the_o righteous_a etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o you_o will_v not_o be_v deceive_v in_o a_o business_n of_o such_o concernment_n put_v the_o matter_n to_o the_o trial_n 2._o here_o be_v matter_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n unto_o all_o eternity_n use_v 2_o o_o let_v we_o 103.1_o we_o ps_n 103.1_o call_v to_o our_o soul_n and_o summon_v all_o that_o be_v within_o we_o to_o join_v in_o this_o work_n let_v we_o invite_v the_o holy_a angel_n to_o assist_v we_o yea_o let_v 69.34_o let_v ps_n 69.34_o heaven_n and_o earth_n sea_n and_o land_n with_o all_o their_o host_n if_o they_o have_v a_o tongue_n to_o speak_v join_v with_o we_o in_o praise_v our_o god_n for_o this_o his_o mervellous_a love_a kindness_n towards_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o spirit_n to_o be_v our_o leader_n and_o guide_n our_o helper_n and_o comforter_n to_o awaken_v and_o quicken_v we_o when_o we_o be_v dull_a to_o corroborat_fw-la and_o strengthen_v our_o faint_a spirit_n to_o help_v and_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o work_n to_o comfort_v and_o refresh_v we_o when_o we_o grow_v weary_a and_o thus_o every_o way_n to_o help_v our_o infirmity_n o_o you_o dull_a faint_a weak_a and_o disconsolate_v one_o consider_v what_o a_o master_n you_o serve_v and_o turn_v your_o complaint_n into_o song_n of_o praise_n but_o remember_v that_o abuse_v mercy_n exceed_o provoke_v the_o near_a the_o lord_n draw_v to_o we_o in_o his_o kindness_n if_o we_o prove_v unthankful_a our_o punishment_n will_v be_v more_o heavy_a and_o grievons_fw-fr let_v we_o then_o look_v on_o the_o warn_n to_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n concern_v that_o angel_n the_o great_a angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n who_o shall_v conduct_v they_o to_o the_o promise_a land_n as_o if_o to_o day_n it_o be_v make_v to_o we_o in_o reference_n to_o this_o our_o bless_a leader_n and_o guide_n to_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n beware_v of_o he_o and_o obey_v his_o voice_n provoke_v he_o not_o lest_o he_o pardon_v not_o your_o transgression_n for_o my_o loc_fw-fr my_o in_o quo_fw-la nomen_fw-la dei_fw-la veraciter_fw-la est_fw-la quia_fw-la verus_fw-la deus_fw-la est_fw-la gloss_n interlin_fw-mi in_o loc_fw-fr name_n be_v in_o he_o say_v the_o lord_n exod._n 23.21_o part_n ii_o of_o the_o qualification_n of_o a_o acceptable_a prayer_n albeit_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n and_o material_a sacrifice_n do_v cease_v and_o those_o shadow_n 8.13_o shadow_n heb._n 8.13_o evanish_v
after_o the_o 3.1_o the_o heb._n 3.1_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n have_v once_o make_v his_o 53.10_o his_o isa_n 53.10_o soul_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n and_o by_o that_o one_o oblation_n 10.10.14_o oblation_n heb._n 10.10.14_o perfect_v for_o ever_o all_o that_o be_v sanctify_v yet_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v a_o spiritual_a priesthood_n to_o continue_v and_o his_o people_n still_o to_o 2.5_o to_o 1_o pet._n 2.5_o offer_v up_o to_o he_o their_o daily_a sacrifice_n and_o that_o 28.36.38_o that_o exod._n 28.36.38_o engrave_v that_o be_v on_o the_o plate_n upon_o aaron_n forehead_n to_o be_v write_v upon_o our_o heart_n holiness_n to_o the_o lord_n the_o pagan_a pharisaical_a and_o popish_a way_n of_o worship_n be_v a_o abomination_n to_o he_o he_o 23.27_o he_o mat._n 23.27_o valu_v not_o white_v sepulcher_n and_o a_o 25._o a_o v._o 25._o clean_a outside_n he_o will_v not_o be_v mock_v with_o fair_a profession_n though_o accompany_v with_o specious_a performance_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v wrong_v all_o be_v naught_o if_o it_o be_v not_o 4.24_o not_o eph._n 4.24_o renew_v and_o consecrate_v to_o the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n to_o what_o purpose_n be_v the_o multitude_n of_o sacrifice_n they_o be_v but_o vain_a oblation_n ah_o who_o have_v require_v these_o thing_n at_o your_o hand_n say_v the_o lord_n isa_n 1.11_o 12_o 13._o his_o israel_n must_v be_v holiness_n to_o he_o holiness_n within_o and_o without_o every_o pot_n in_o judah_n and_o jerusalem_n must_v be_v holiness_n to_o the_o lord_n jer._n 2.3_o zech._n 14.21_o i_o will_v ask_v after_o no_o other_o evidence_n of_o a_o false_a church_n then_o with_o papist_n to_o plead_v for_o the_o opus_fw-la operatum_fw-la the_o work_n do_v however_o it_o be_v do_v the_o mere_a carcase_n of_o a_o performance_n void_a of_o all_o heat_n and_o life_n as_o if_o it_o be_v acceptable_a service_n to_o he_o who_o must_v be_v 4.23_o be_v joh._n 4.23_o worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n who_o call_v for_o 4._o for_o see_v part_n 1_o ch._n 4._o heart-service_n as_o too_o little_a and_o without_o which_o he_o will_v accept_v nothing_o from_o our_o hand_n though_o we_o do_v bestow_v all_o our_o good_n to_o feed_v the_o poor_a nay_o though_o we_o give_v our_o body_n to_o be_v burn_v if_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n go_v not_o along_o if_o it_o be_v not_o a_o freewill_n offer_v it_o be_v nothing_o 1_o cor._n 13.3_o hypocritical_a and_o formal_a professor_n from_o time_n to_o time_n have_v be_v very_o frequent_a in_o duty_n and_o say_v many_o prayer_n but_o yet_o to_o this_o day_n never_o 62.8_o never_o psa_fw-la 62.8_o pour_v out_o their_o heart_n before_o the_o lord_n their_o frequency_n be_v not_o accompany_v with_o fervency_n their_o sacrifice_n lay_v cold_a on_o the_o altar_n there_o come_v no_o fire_n from_o heaven_n to_o kindle_v they_o and_o will_v the_o lord_n accept_v such_o empty_a and_o deceitful_a oblation_n he_o can_v away_o with_o they_o they_o be_v a_o abomination_n unto_o he_o and_o what_o matter_n of_o lamentation_n be_v it_o that_o so_o much_o precious_a ointment_n shall_v be_v thus_o waste_v and_o such_o a_o noble_a work_n prove_v so_o fruitless_a and_o unprofitable_a that_o so_o excellent_a and_o promise_a a_o exercise_n if_o right_o perform_v shall_v be_v a_o miscarry_v womb_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o complain_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v not_o hear_v nor_o hearken_v to_o our_o cry_n whileas_o the_o fault_n be_v in_o ourselves_o we_o will_v not_o cry_v he_o valu_v not_o the_o voice_n of_o our_o tongue_n but_o if_o the_o heart_n do_v speak_v he_o will_v quick_o hear_v and_o answer_v if_o we_o will_v serious_o reflect_v upon_o the_o frame_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o diligent_o ponder_v our_o way_n and_o work_n we_o will_v find_v nay_o god_n own_o people_n and_o honest_a servant_n may_v see_v and_o be_v convince_v that_o too_o often_o they_o send_v a_o unfaithful_a messenger_n to_o the_o throne_n who_o do_v miscarry_v and_o mar_v our_o cause_n because_o he_o can_v speak_v and_o be_v not_o acquaint_v with_o the_o language_n of_o the_o court_n and_o thus_o we_o receive_v not_o because_o we_o do_v not_o ask_v our_o ask_n be_v no_o ask_n in_o god_n account_n because_o we_o do_v not_o ask_v aright_o and_o do_v not_o seek_v god_n in_o that_o way_n in_o which_o he_o will_v be_v find_v and_o therefore_o it_o concern_v we_o to_o take_v heed_n what_o kind_n of_o prayer_n we_o offer_v up_o to_o god_n lest_o our_o labour_n be_v lose_v and_o the_o lord_n provoke_v against_o we_o while_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o conceive_v that_o we_o be_v do_v he_o good_a service_n and_o for_o the_o direction_n of_o such_o as_o will_v not_o trade_v with_o heaven_n with_o counterfeit_n coin_n and_o who_o desire_v not_o to_o be_v find_v among_o the_o number_n of_o those_o 48.10_o those_o jer._n 48.10_o curse_a mocker_n who_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n negligent_o and_o deceitful_o we_o purpose_v now_o in_o the_o lord_n strength_n to_o inquire_v after_o the_o qualification_n condition_n and_o property_n of_o a_o acceptable_a and_o prevail_a prayer_n we_o will_v not_o have_v these_o term_n to_o be_v press_v in_o their_o strict_a and_o philosophical_a sense_n as_o if_o we_o mind_v now_o to_o inquire_v what_o do_v belong_v to_o prayer_n as_o essential_o what_o only_o as_o accidental_n reciprocal_a or_o not_o reciprocal_a but_o have_v in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o treatise_n speak_v to_o those_o thing_n that_o more_o proper_o serve_v to_o the_o open_n up_o the_o nature_n of_o prayer_n we_o shall_v now_o take_v a_o view_n of_o those_o thing_n that_o belong_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o performance_n and_o which_o be_v so_o necessary_a to_o its_o prevalency_n and_o acceptance_n all_o which_o if_o we_o due_o ponder_v will_v be_v find_v as_o it_o be_v to_o flow_v from_o the_o two_o last_v particular_n mention_v in_o the_o description_n 9_o description_n of_o which_o part_n 1_o ch._n 8_o 9_o viz._n the_o purchase_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o spirit_n which_o therefore_o be_v place_v in_o the_o first_o part_n as_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o original_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o the_o sole_a ground_n of_o the_o prevalency_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o will_v not_o conjoin_v they_o with_o the_o stream_n and_o their_o effect_n which_o now_o come_v to_o be_v consider_v here_o albeit_o otherways_o we_o deny_v not_o that_o these_o two_o also_o may_v be_v reckon_v among_o the_o condition_n and_o requisit_n of_o prayer_n yea_o and_o in_o some_o such_o improper_a sense_n all_o that_o belong_v to_o its_o nature_n and_o essence_n and_o every_o branch_n of_o the_o definition_n may_v be_v call_v a_o condition_n though_o hardly_o in_o any_o sense_n a_o property_n and_o sense_n and_o albeit_o in_o the_o school_n they_o speak_v of_o a_o quale_fw-la essentiale_fw-la yet_o the_o word_n qualification_n in_o our_o language_n be_v not_o use_v in_o that_o sense_n qualification_n which_o three_o may_v here_o be_v promiscuous_o use_v of_o prayer_n and_o though_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v call_v condition_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o intrinsical_v part_n of_o our_o work_n though_o our_o prayer_n must_v be_v as_o it_o be_v animate_v and_o enliven_v by_o they_o but_o now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o that_o which_o must_v be_v wrought_v by_o we_o and_o be_v from_o we_o though_o suppose_v the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v thereunto_o and_o therefore_o the_o disparity_n be_v manifest_a but_o that_o we_o may_v no_o more_o contend_v for_o word_n or_o method_n in_o this_o discovery_n of_o the_o qualification_n of_o a_o acceptable_a prayer_n we_o shall_v not_o enumerate_v all_o and_o every_o one_o for_o scarce_o be_v there_o any_o one_o that_o do_v concur_v and_o be_v require_v in_o any_o quando_fw-la any_o where_o the_o seven_o moral_a circumstance_n of_o our_o action_n have_v place_n viz._n quis_fw-la quid_fw-la ubi_fw-la quibus_fw-la auxiliis_fw-la cur_n quomodo_fw-la quando_fw-la spiritual_a performance_n that_o may_v not_o some_o one_o way_n or_o other_o have_v place_n here_o but_o we_o shall_v only_o vnde_fw-la only_o aquinas_n 2_o 2_o quaest_n 83._o art_n 15._o ad_fw-la 1._o to_o the_o prevalency_n of_o prayer_n riquire_v four_o condition_n viz._n ut_fw-la orans_fw-la pro_fw-la se_fw-la perat_fw-la necessaria_fw-la ad_fw-la salutem_fw-la pie_n ac_fw-la perseveranter_fw-la bonavent_n in_o stimul_fw-la divin_fw-fr amor_fw-la cap._n 4._o requiri_fw-la affirmat_fw-la ut_fw-la oratio_fw-la siat_a 1._o humiliter_fw-la 2._o fidenter_fw-la 3._o pure_a et_fw-la 4_o instanter_fw-la rayner_n pantheolog_a §_o ohare_v cap._n 7_o ut_fw-la orans_fw-la exaudiatur_fw-la quatuor_fw-la requiri_fw-la decet_fw-la viz._n ut_fw-la oret_fw-la 1._o fideliter_fw-la 2._o humiliter_fw-la 3._o utiliter_fw-la et_fw-la 4._o perseveranter_fw-la et_fw-fr cap._n 9_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 law_n and_o equity_n than_o thou_o may_v order_v thy_o cause_n and_o not_o fear_n 18.25_o fear_n gen._n 18.25_o the_o juage_n of_o all_o the_o earth_n will_v do_v right_a but_o since_o we_o have_v nothing_o of_o our_o own_o to_o hold_v out_o but_o sin_n and_o misery_n indigence_n and_o wretchedness_n and_o like_o beggar_n our_o sore_n and_o manifold_a infirmity_n we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o hopeful_a to_o carry_v our_o suit_n if_o we_o can_v plead_v our_o relation_n to_o the_o place_n supplicant_n do_v not_o prevail_v with_o god_n as_o a_o orator_n with_o the_o hearer_n but_o as_o child_n with_o their_o father_n the_o sigh_n and_o groan_v of_o the_o 4._o the_o videmus_fw-la vulgo_fw-la parcute_v magis_fw-la delectari_fw-la balbutienti_fw-la infantia_fw-la infantium_fw-la quam_fw-la universa_fw-la eloquentra_fw-la hominum_fw-la eloquentissimorum_fw-la â—patâ—r_fw-la
quia_fw-la filii_fw-la non_fw-la solent_fw-la esse_fw-la itâ—_n sapientes_fw-la sicut_fw-la patres_fw-la inter_fw-la homines_fw-la ne_fw-la idem_fw-la de_fw-fr filio_fw-la in_o divinis_fw-la existmarent_fw-la adjectum_fw-la est_fw-la in_o filio_fw-la epithetum_fw-la sapientis_fw-la &_o quia_fw-la spiritus_fw-la in_o modo_fw-la loquendi_fw-la in_o superbam_fw-la partem_fw-la capitur_fw-la dicimus_fw-la enim_fw-la alexandrum_fw-la macedonem_fw-la fuisse_fw-la alti_fw-la spiritus_fw-la propterea_fw-la additursanctus_fw-la vel_fw-la bone_fw-la jo._n mayor_n in_o 1._o send_v do_v 14_o 15_o 16._o quaest_n unica_fw-la and_o 2d_o the_o great_a aquinas_n his_o reason_n why_o we_o use_v not_o so_o ordinary_o to_o pray_v particular_o to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o to_o the_o father_n and_o son_n be_v little_o better_a quia_fw-la inquit_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la procedit_fw-la ut_fw-la donum_fw-la cujus_fw-la magis_fw-la proprium_fw-la est_fw-la dari_fw-la quam_fw-la dare_v etc._n etc._n thom._n in_o 4_o scent_n do_v 15._o quast_o 3._o ad_fw-la 2._o because_o some_o work_n and_o attribute_n do_v more_o resemble_v the_o personal_a property_n of_o each_o of_o those_o glorious_a person_n and_o because_o among_o those_o work_n and_o attribute_n there_o be_v some_o such_o order_n as_o do_v adumbrat_fw-la that_o natural_a order_n that_o be_v among_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o thus_o the_o three_o main_a and_o great_a work_n of_o god_n ad_fw-la extra_fw-la and_o which_o respect_n the_o creature_n viz._n creation_n redemption_n and_o sanctification_n be_v according_o ascribe_v to_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n several_o together_o with_o the_o attribute_n and_o divine_a property_n which_o do_v especial_o appear_v and_o be_v manifest_v in_o these_o dispensation_n and_o so_o 1._o the_o work_n of_o thereof_o of_o under_o which_o be_v comprehend_v providence_n as_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o continue_a ereation_n and_o result_v and_o consequent_a thereof_o creation_n as_o be_v the_o first_o be_v thus_o as_o it_o be_v appropriate_v to_o the_o father_n the_o first_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n as_o also_o majesty_n power_n goodness_n and_o love_n which_o be_v great_o manifest_v in_o that_o work_n and_o 2._o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n together_o with_o grace_n reconciliation_n and_o pity_n as_o be_v the_o second_o great_a work_n of_o god_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o son_n the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o 3._o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o illumination_n as_o be_v the_o three_o and_o grace_n and_o for_o glorification_n be_v not_o a_o distinct_a work_n but_o the_o perfection_n and_o consummation_n of_o sanctification_n and_o grace_n last_o great_a work_n of_o god_n towards_o the_o world_n together_o with_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o three_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n of_o which_o appropriation_n we_o shall_v speak_v a_o little_a more_o in_o the_o eight_o and_o nine_o conclusion_n but_o here_o it_o will_v be_v observe_v that_o although_o we_o shall_v ponder_v and_o may_v improve_v and_o make_v use_n of_o what_o be_v so_o frequent_o hold_v forth_o in_o the_o word_n yet_o we_o will_v careful_o guard_v against_o a_o mistake_n which_o be_v incident_a unto_o too_o many_o who_o upon_o this_o account_n be_v ready_a to_o divide_v the_o object_n of_o worship_n and_o to_o separate_v these_o essential_o unite_a person_n but_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o so_o appropriate_a any_o work_n or_o divine_a attribute_n to_o any_o one_o as_o to_o exclude_v the_o other_o two_o remember_v that_o the_o fountain_n and_o author_n the_o cause_n and_o efficient_a of_o all_o good_a be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o viz._n the_o only_a wise_a powerful_a and_o merciful_a 15._o merciful_a there_o be_v only_o one_o bless_a potentate_n 1_o tim._n 6_o 15._o god_n who_o be_v father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o all_o good_a must_v equal_o though_o not_o after_o the_o same_o order_n and_o way_n come_v from_o all_o the_o three_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n only_o in_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n there_o be_v some_o thing_n peculiar_a to_o the_o son_n who_o be_v incarnate_a and_o take_v on_o our_o nature_n which_o therefore_o be_v personal_o unite_v to_o the_o son_n but_o not_o to_o the_o father_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o thus_o all_o christ_n action_n and_o suffering_n albeit_o in_o they_o the_o 9_o the_o natus_fw-la ex_fw-la virgine_fw-la non_fw-la non_fw-la nisi_fw-la filius_fw-la &_o vox_fw-la de_fw-la nube_fw-la tu_fw-la es_fw-la filius_fw-la meus_fw-la dilectus_fw-la ad_fw-la solius_fw-la personam_fw-la pertinet_fw-la patris_fw-la &_o in_o specie_fw-la corporali_fw-la columba_fw-la solus_fw-la apparuit_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la tamen_fw-la &_o illam_fw-la carnem_fw-la solius_fw-la filii_fw-la &_o illam_fw-la vocem_fw-la solius_fw-la patris_fw-la &_o illam_fw-la speciem_fw-la columbae_fw-la solius_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sancti_fw-la universa_fw-la trinitas_fw-la operata_fw-la est_fw-la aug._n de_fw-fr trinit_fw-la &_o unitate_fw-la dei_fw-la cap._n 9_o with_fw-mi etiam_fw-la ambros_n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la cap._n 9_o humane_a nature_n do_v depend_v upon_o the_o providence_n efficiency_n and_o assistance_n of_o god_n and_o of_o all_o the_o three_o bless_a person_n of_o the_o godhead_n equal_o for_o if_o the_o humane_a nature_n have_v be_v thus_o independent_a it_o have_v not_o be_v a_o creature_n yet_o these_o be_v so_o peculiar_a to_o christ_n that_o they_o be_v not_o communicable_a to_o the_o father_n or_o holy_a ghost_n as_o their_o subject_n which_o they_o can_v denominate_v they_o be_v not_o terminative_o in_o nor_o causal_o from_o these_o other_o two_o person_n as_o their_o near_a and_o proper_a cause_n but_o thus_o they_o be_v only_o from_o and_o in_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v personal_o unite_v only_o to_o the_o son_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o that_o hypostatical_a and_o mysterious_a union_n they_o can_v denominate_v not_o only_o the_o humane_a nature_n but_o also_o by_o a_o idiomatum_fw-la a_o per_fw-la communicationem_fw-la idiomatum_fw-la communication_n of_o property_n the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o thus_o the_o son_n die_v for_o we_o not_o the_o father_n nor_o holy_a spirit_n and_o then_o as_o to_o this_o appropriation_n of_o work_n we_o will_v distinguish_v between_o that_o which_o be_v natural_a and_o what_o be_v voluntary_a we_o must_v not_o imagine_v any_o natural_a obligation_n lie_v on_o the_o son_n to_o become_v our_o redeemer_n or_o on_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v our_o sanctifier_n as_o to_o the_o creation_n albeit_o there_o do_v lie_v no_o obligation_n on_o god_n to_o create_v the_o world_n yet_o suppose_v he_o according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o own_o will_n and_o of_o his_o own_o free_a choice_n to_o have_v create_v it_o the_o sole_a ground_n of_o appropriate_v that_o work_n to_o the_o father_n appear_v to_o be_v that_o natural_a order_n that_o be_v among_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n for_o the_o father_n do_v not_o come_v under_o any_o voluntary_a economy_n and_o mission_n towards_o the_o son_n of_o man_n but_o the_o other_o two_o by_o a_o voluntary_a economy_n receive_v as_o it_o be_v commission_n and_o a_o mandate_n the_o son_n from_o the_o father_n to_o accomplish_v the_o work_n of_o redemption_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n to_o begin_v and_o carry_v on_o our_o sanctification_n till_o it_o be_v perfect_v in_o glory_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o this_o arbitrary_a and_o free_a economy_n the_o work_n and_o dispensation_n of_o these_o two_o glorious_a person_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o salvation_n and_o redemption_n of_o sinner_n do_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n and_o upon_o this_o particular_a account_n denominate_v they_o yet_o still_o it_o must_v be_v remember_v that_o the_o action_n and_o suffering_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n do_v after_o a_o far_a other_o manner_n and_o upon_o another_o account_n denominate_v or_o have_v reference_n unto_o the_o son_n of_o god_n than_o any_o other_o work_n and_o dispensation_n which_o be_v ascribe_v either_o to_o the_o son_n or_o holy_a spirit_n because_o of_o their_o economy_n towards_o the_o son_n of_o man_n hence_o concl._n 4._o we_o must_v not_o in_o prayer_n or_o any_o other_o part_n of_o worship_n so_o name_n and_o direct_v our_o worship_n adoration_n or_o invocation_n to_o any_o one_o of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n as_o to_o exclude_v the_o other_o two_o for_o 1_o that_o same_o divine_a nature_n which_o many_o schoolman_n and_o orthodox_n divine_n will_v have_v to_o be_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o worship_n that_o be_v in_o the_o one_o be_v in_o the_o other_o two_o 2._o because_o all_o the_o person_n have_v the_o same_o power_n and_o causality_n and_o their_o work_n be_v the_o same_o towards_o we_o and_o why_o shall_v not_o we_o look_v up_o unto_o and_o worship_v all_o the_o three_o 12._o three_o vid._n forbes_n instr_n histor_n theol_fw-it lib._n 1._o cap._n 23._o ubi_fw-la variis_fw-la argumensis_fw-la ex_fw-la alense_v
be_v ready_a to_o foster_v divide_v conception_n concern_v the_o object_n of_o worship_n it_o may_v be_v conceive_v safe_a especial_o in_o public_a and_o before_o the_o multitude_n not_o to_o alter_v the_o denomination_n of_o the_o person_n in_o the_o same_o petition_n in_o the_o same_o prayer_n say_v he_o the_o generality_n of_o people_n be_v prone_a to_o imagine_v different_a object_n of_o worship_n in_o such_o case_n concl._n 8._o albeit_o we_o may_v thus_o fix_v our_o mind_n upon_o and_o express_o name_n and_o direct_v our_o prayer_n unto_o any_o one_o of_o these_o glorious_a person_n yet_o as_o our_o bless_a lord_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n so_o christian_n most_o usual_o address_v themselves_o to_o the_o â—ather_n for_o he_o be_v the_o first_o person_n according_a to_o that_o bless_a order_n that_o be_v among_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n there_o may_v be_v several_a consideration_n invite_v we_o particular_o to_o fix_v upon_o he_o for_o thus_o as_o the_o first_o both_o immanent_a and_o transient_a act_n 706._o act_n the_o appoint_v of_o the_o end_n according_a to_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n be_v before_o the_o election_n of_o the_o mean_n vid._n twiss_n vind_z great_a lib._n err_v 7._o dig_v 3._o pag._n 706._o both_o 7._o both_o heb._n 5_o 7._o predestination_n and_o creation_n by_o this_o appropriation_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o father_n hence_o sin_n be_v a_o deface_v of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n which_o be_v implant_v in_o man_n by_o his_o creation_n it_o must_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n be_v against_o the_o father_n and_o his_o work_n and_o thus_o the_o father_n have_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n receive_v the_o wrong_n to_o he_o upon_o this_o particular_a account_n satisfaction_n shall_v be_v make_v and_o reconciliation_n with_o he_o and_o pardon_v from_o he_o shall_v be_v ask_v and_o thus_o christ_n in_o his_o prayer_n suffering_n and_o in_o every_o step_n of_o our_o redemption_n 4_o redemption_n see_v mr._n shepherd_n select_a csseâ—_n in_o a_o letter_n from_o new_a england_n pag._n mihi_fw-la 20_o 21._o albeit_o there_o be_v some_o expression_n of_o that_o pious_a man_n which_o will_v be_v wary_o use_v and_o which_o need_v a_o favourable_a interpretation_n as_o 1._o while_n he_o call_v the_o father_n as_o some_o may_v think_v the_o son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n the_o original_n and_o first_o cause_n of_o all_o good_a 2_o while_o he_o say_v that_o christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n by_o his_o death_n and_o intercession_n to_o satisfy_v the_o father_n and_o not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 3._o that_o we_o shall_v chief_o eye_v the_o father_n in_o our_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n vid._n calv._n dicenâ—em_fw-la filium_fw-la esseimproprie_fw-la â—reaâ—orem_fw-la respectu_fw-la persona_fw-la vindicatum_fw-la a_o chamier_n panstrat_v tom_fw-mi 2._o lib._n 1._o cap._n 4_o do_v especial_o look_v to_o the_o father_n and_o thus_o the_o saint_n also_o from_o to_o time_n time_n most_o ordinary_o direct_v their_o worship_n to_o the_o father_n in_o their_o confession_n acknowledge_v his_o work_n to_o have_v be_v deface_v by_o their_o sin_n his_o justice_n provoke_v etc._n etc._n in_o their_o petition_n ask_v pardon_n from_o he_o his_o peace_n and_o favour_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o their_o praise_n ascribe_v to_o he_o their_o election_n adoption_n etc._n etc._n admire_v his_o wisdom_n and_o love_n in_o provide_v such_o a_o remedy_n and_o so_o great_a a_o salvation_n for_o self-destroying_a sinner_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o practice_n be_v conform_v to_o the_o constant_a tenor_n of_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n and_o albeit_o in_o the_o old_a while_o the_o prophet_n and_o ancient_a church_n of_o the_o jew_n call_v god_n father_n they_o rather_o thus_o express_v his_o tender_a bowel_n and_o fatherly_a affection_n towards_o they_o than_o any_o internal_a relation_n among_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n yet_o its_o hard_a to_o affirm_v that_o all_o that_o people_n the_o most_o eminent_a and_o know_v among_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o this_o appropriation_n of_o work_n and_o attribute_n and_o that_o they_o never_o particular_o eye_v the_o father_n as_o the_o first_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n but_o it_o will_v be_v observe_v while_o we_o say_v that_o the_o father_n be_v in_o a_o manner_n primary_o and_o most_o direct_o wrong_v by_o sin_n we_o do_v not_o only_o understand_v adam_n first_o sin_n which_o do_v obliterat_fw-la and_o deface_v his_o image_n engrave_v on_o the_o heart_n by_o his_o first_o work_n of_o creation_n and_o which_o thus_o be_v a_o base_a requital_n of_o his_o bounty_n of_o who_o first_o in_o order_n he_o have_v his_o be_v and_o honour_n not_o only_o i_o say_v do_v god_n the_o father_n receive_v in_o some_o special_a manner_n the_o wrong_n by_o that_o first_o sin_n of_o man_n and_o by_o our_o original_a sin_n flow_v from_o it_o but_o also_o by_o the_o constant_a tract_n of_o our_o actual_a transgression_n which_o as_o they_o flow_v from_o that_o common_a root_n in_o we_o so_o they_o reflect_v upon_o that_o bright_a sun_n which_o the_o creature_n at_o first_o labour_v to_o obscure_v and_o hence_o it_o be_v say_v if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n 1_o joh._n 2.1_o as_o be_v in_o some_o special_a manner_n wrong_v thereby_o yet_o notwithstanding_o there_o be_v some_o sin_n whereby_o more_o direct_o offence_n be_v offer_v to_o the_o son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n then_o to_o the_o father_n thus_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o undervalue_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v most_o immediate_o reflect_v upon_o the_o son_n and_o his_o work_n of_o redemption_n and_o the_o quench_n and_o resist_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o his_o heavenly_a motion_n be_v most_o direct_o against_o the_o spirit_n and_o his_o work_n of_o illumination_n and_o sanctification_n hence_o the_o spirit_n thereby_o be_v say_v to_o be_v 4.30_o be_v eph._n 4.30_o grieve_v and_o 63.10_o and_o isa_n 63.10_o vex_v and_o in_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n or_o rather_o mass_n of_o sin_n both_o the_o son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n be_v put_v to_o a_o open_a shame_n as_o be_v express_o say_v of_o christ_n who_o they_o crucify_v to_o themselves_o afresh_o heb._n 6.6_o and_o it_o be_v no_o less_o evident_a as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o work_n and_o gift_n they_o abuse_v and_o undervalue_v ver_fw-la 4_o 5_o 6._o hence_o it_o have_v its_o name_n and_o be_v particular_o call_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n mat._n 12.31_o mark_v 3.29_o luk._n 12.10_o thus_o also_o notwithstanding_o of_o that_o appropriation_n of_o work_n we_o will_v find_v one_o and_o the_o same_o work_n ascribe_v particular_o to_o divers_a person_n thus_o our_o sanctification_n though_o appropriate_v and_o usual_o ascribe_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n yet_o it_o be_v call_v of_o the_o father_n judas_n 1._o and_o thus_o also_o our_o reconciliation_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o father_n 2_o name_n 2_o the_o word_n themselves_o without_o a_o commentary_n do_v clear_o hold_v out_o god_n the_o father_n though_o as_o frequent_o else_o where_o express_v by_o his_o essential_a name_n cor._n 5.19_o 20._o joh._n 3.16_o etc._n etc._n and_o to_o the_o son_n rom._n 5.10_o 11_o 15._o col._n 1.20.21_o joh._n 14.16_o eph._n 2.13_o 14._o etc._n etc._n our_o christi_fw-la our_o calvinus_n in_o 2_o cor._n 13.14_o ostendit_fw-la quomodo_fw-la dicamâ—r_fw-la reconciliari_fw-la quum_fw-la essemus_fw-la inimici_fw-la deo_fw-la per_fw-la mortem_fw-la christi_fw-la &_o tamen_fw-la deum_fw-la ita_fw-la mundum_fw-la dilexisse_fw-la ut_fw-la dare_v silium_fw-la suum_fw-la unigenitum_fw-la etc._n etc._n hinc_fw-la inquit_fw-la deum_fw-la inde_fw-la nos_fw-la intuemur_fw-la nam_fw-la deus_fw-la quantum_fw-la ad_fw-la se_fw-la dilexit_fw-la ante_fw-la mundi_fw-la creationem_fw-la at_o cum_fw-la in_o nobis_fw-la nihil_fw-la cernamus_fw-la praeter_fw-la materiam_fw-la irae_fw-la ita_fw-la sit_fw-la ut_fw-la respectu_fw-la nostri_fw-la initium_fw-la dilectionis_fw-la sit_fw-la a_o morte_fw-la christi_fw-la reconciliation_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o father_n because_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n he_o elect_v we_o to_o salvation_n and_o to_o christ_n because_o by_o his_o death_n he_o purchase_v our_o salvation_n and_o reconciliation_n and_o it_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o spirit_n also_o because_o it_o be_v his_o proper_a work_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o the_o father_n eph._n 2.18_o concl._n 9_o concl._n 9_o albeit_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o the_o father_n may_v be_v say_v to_o work_v by_o and_o with_o the_o son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o the_o son_n with_o and_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n because_o of_o that_o natural_a procession_n order_n and_o priority_n that_o be_v among_o those_o glorious_a person_n yet_o we_o humble_o conceive_v that_o the_o way_n of_o convey_v of_o all_o good_a to_o the_o saint_n which_o the_o scripture_n so_o frequent_o inculcat_fw-la and_o which_o we_o shall_v especial_o eye_n in_o all_o our_o address_n to_o god_n to_o wit_n from_o the_o
father_n through_o the_o son_n and_o by_o the_o holy_a 〈◊〉_d holy_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ghost_n that_o this_o noble_a way_n do_v not_o by_o any_o natural_a result_n flow_v from_o that_o original_a order_n that_o be_v among_o those_o bless_a person_n but_o rather_o from_o that_o voluntary_a and_o eternal_a transaction_n among_o the_o person_n of_o the_o ever_o glorious_a trinity_n for_o the_o recovery_n of_o lose_a man_n i_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o many_o ancient_a and_o modern_a divine_n do_v speak_v of_o this_o order_n of_o work_v as_o import_v no_o more_o but_o that_o natural_a order_n of_o procession_n and_o subsist_v in_o reference_n to_o some_o operation_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n and_o have_v be_v at_o some_o pain_n in_o peruse_v the_o writing_n of_o such_o as_o seem_v more_o subtle_a and_o inquisitive_a i_o mean_v the_o popish_a father_n popish_a if_o any_o will_v be_v at_o the_o pain_n to_o trace_v the_o schoolman_n here_o how_o will_v they_o see_v they_o evanish_v in_o their_o empty_a speculation_n their_o old_a master_n lombard_n some_o hundred_o year_n since_o have_v involve_v they_o in_o a_o labyrinth_n from_o which_o to_o this_o day_n they_o can_v extricate_v themselves_o sometime_o they_o seem_v to_o affirm_v that_o any_o person_n may_v send_v another_o yea_o and_o that_o one_o and_o the_o same_o person_n may_v send_v himself_o vid._n thom._n 1._o part_n quaest_a 43._o art_n 8._o quaelibet_fw-la personae_fw-la dom._n bannez_fw-fr in_o his_o gloss_n which_o be_v more_o clear_a than_o the_o text_n mittit_fw-la se_fw-la vel_fw-la aliam_fw-la but_o when_o they_o will_v speak_v more_o proper_o and_o acurate_o they_o tell_v we_o that_o permissionem_fw-la nihil_fw-la aliud_fw-la intelligunt_fw-la nifi_n aeternam_fw-la processionem_fw-la alicujus_fw-la personae_fw-la divinae_fw-la cum_fw-la habitudine_fw-la ad_fw-la effectum_fw-la temporalem_fw-la and_o thus_o they_o maintain_v that_o the_o father_n be_v send_v of_o none_o but_o the_o son_n to_o be_v send_v of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o both_o it_o be_v a_o easy_a thing_n here_o to_o fill_v whole_a page_n with_o the_o vain_a speculation_n of_o lombard_n scotus_n &_o thomas_n and_o other_o who_o i_o have_v peruse_v on_o this_o subject_n to_o who_o i_o go_v expect_v some_o satisfaction_n to_o this_o dark_a question_n from_o such_o learned_a man_n but_o i_o find_v that_o it_o be_v lose_v labour_n to_o expect_v any_o solid_a knowledge_n from_o such_o luxuriant_a wit_n and_o this_o be_v all_o they_o say_v for_o explain_v how_o the_o father_n be_v say_v to_o work_v by_o the_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n they_o send_v we_o to_o the_o mission_n of_o those_o person_n from_o the_o father_n and_o for_o explain_v this_o they_o recur_v to_o their_o procession_n from_o the_o father_n schoolman_n they_o send_v i_o away_o with_o less_o satisfaction_n than_o i_o come_v to_o they_o here_o if_o any_o where_o we_o will_v beware_v of_o curiosity_n and_o rashness_n and_o we_o need_v not_o be_v ashamed_a to_o profess_v our_o ignorance_n in_o this_o as_o in_o many_o other_o point_n of_o our_o belief_n concern_v this_o mystery_n therefore_o we_o shall_v in_o all_o modesty_n propound_v some_o few_o thing_n for_o clear_v this_o covenant_n and_o voluntary_a transaction_n which_o seemeâ—â—_n so_o full_o to_o explain_v that_o which_o be_v rather_o darken_v then_o unfold_v by_o school-speculation_n and_o 1._o it_o will_v be_v observe_v that_o great_a 49._o great_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n basil_n apud_fw-la forbes_n pag._n 49._o basil_n long_v since_o speak_v of_o a_o economick_a mission_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o can_v hardly_o be_v conceive_v but_o in_o order_n to_o this_o voluntary_a transaction_n 2._o it_o be_v grant_v on_o all_o hand_n that_o the_o father_n from_o eternity_n do_v enter_v in_o covenant_n with_o the_o son_n concern_v the_o redemption_n of_o man_n and_o why_o may_v not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v include_v in_o that_o covenant_n in_o reference_n to_o his_o work_n for_o the_o sanctification_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n nay_o he_o can_v be_v altogether_o exclude_v unless_o we_o make_v he_o essential_o to_o differ_v from_o the_o other_o two_o now_o those_o argument_n that_o may_v be_v bring_v against_o this_o transaction_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v as_o forcible_o militate_v against_o that_o covenant_n and_o transaction_n between_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n 3._o that_o designation_n of_o the_o son_n manner_n of_o work_v do_v manifest_o relate_v to_o his_o mediatory_a office_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o also_o conceive_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v there_o design_v as_o the_o comforter_n and_o in_o relation_n to_o that_o peculiar_a work_n which_o he_o undertake_v in_o that_o eternal_a covenant_n now_o that_o the_o son_n be_v there_o design_v not_o as_o the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o godhead_n but_o as_o the_o mediator_n and_o not_o as_o the_o efficient_a but_o as_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n the_o particle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o very_a phrase_n itself_o compare_v with_o the_o like_a phrase_n eph_n 2.18_o may_v evince_n this_o be_v it_o that_o the_o scripture_n do_v so_o often_o inculcat_fw-la and_o this_o be_v so_o necessary_a to_o be_v know_v and_o to_o be_v always_o improven_v by_o we_o when_o we_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n but_o as_o to_o their_o mysterious_a different_a natural_a manner_n of_o work_v though_o the_o thing_n itself_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v assert_v yet_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o manner_n and_o way_n i_o know_v not_o where_o express_v as_o be_v above_o we_o and_o not_o very_o necessary_a for_o we_o to_o know_v but_o all_o that_o the_o scripture_n say_v concern_v the_o different_a manner_n of_o work_v of_o these_o glorious_a person_n may_v be_v apply_v to_o that_o gracious_a economy_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v we_o with_o admiration_n to_o consider_v and_o for_o our_o comfort_n improve_v in_o all_o our_o address_n to_o he_o 4._o if_o their_o natural_a order_n of_o work_v be_v thus_o express_v than_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n may_v be_v think_v to_o be_v remote_a cause_n and_o only_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o work_v author_n work_v unless_o the_o particle_n through_o and_o by_o be_v expound_v by_o with_o as_o we_o do_v in_o propound_v 9_o concl._n which_o will_v make_v little_a for_o the_o purpose_n of_o these_o author_n immediate_o 5._o the_o difference_n as_o to_o this_o which_o be_v between_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n and_o grace_n do_v very_o convince_o show_v that_o this_o different_a way_n of_o administration_n through_o the_o son_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o relate_v to_o that_o natural_a order_n of_o work_v but_o to_o this_o gracious_a economy_n otherwise_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n as_o well_o as_o the_o gracious_a habit_n and_o action_n of_o the_o saint_n may_v be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o spirit_n as_o his_o work_n and_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v dispense_v through_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n that_o which_o here_o seem_v only_o to_o have_v difficulty_n be_v what_o be_v the_o fruit_n and_o special_a benefit_n of_o this_o economy_n as_o to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o what_o be_v it_o that_o thereby_o be_v superad_v to_o that_o natural_a order_n of_o work_v which_o agree_v to_o he_o as_o the_o three_o person_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n ans_fw-fr we_o may_v not_o think_v to_o satisfy_v all_o the_o cavil_v that_o carnal_a reason_n can_v suggest_v we_o shall_v suppress_v and_o not_o give_v way_n to_o our_o curiosity_n nor_o labour_n to_o be_v wise_a beyond_o what_o be_v write_v and_o to_o that_o question_n we_o say_v no_o more_o but_o these_o two_o thing_n 1._o albeit_o that_o economy_n be_v voluntary_a and_o of_o free_a choice_n for_o who_o can_v give_v a_o reason_n that_o may_v have_v move_v the_o father_n to_o elect_v the_o son_n to_o redeem_v and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o sanctify_v any_o of_o the_o son_n of_o adam_n yet_o in_o that_o economy_n there_o be_v a_o respect_n have_v and_o proportion_n keep_v with_o that_o natural_a order_n that_o be_v among_o these_o glorious_a person_n and_o here_o as_o in_o all_o god_n way_n there_o be_v a_o decency_n and_o fitness_n there_o be_v a_o congruity_n though_o no_o determinans_fw-la no_o nulla_fw-la ratio_fw-la obligans_fw-la vel_fw-la determinans_fw-la reason_n or_o motive_n which_o can_v oblige_v and_o determine_v the_o lord_n for_o the_o father_n have_v his_o be_v of_o none_o be_v send_v by_o none_o and_o work_n from_o none_o the_o son_n be_v beget_v of_o the_o the_o father_n be_v send_v of_o the_o father_n and_o act_n as_o have_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n receive_v commission_n from_o he_o and_o direct_v his_o action_n and_o suffering_n for_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n unto_o the_o father_n as_o a_o price_n and_o satisfaction_n
give_v to_o he_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n carry_v on_o the_o work_n of_o salvation_n in_o all_o they_o who_o the_o father_n have_v elect_v unto_o life_n and_o for_o who_o the_o son_n have_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n thus_o in_o time_n effectuate_a what_o the_o father_n from_o eternity_n have_v decree_v and_o apply_v the_o medicine_n the_o son_n have_v purchase_v and_o prepare_v for_o we_o 2._o while_o it_o be_v ask_v what_o the_o spirit_n work_v by_o virtue_n of_o this_o economy_n ans_fw-fr when_o thou_o come_v home_n to_o thy_o father_n house_n and_o see_v his_o face_n either_o thy_o curiosity_n shall_v be_v silence_v or_o satisfy_v but_o now_o if_o thou_o only_o ask_v what_o we_o may_v rather_o ask_v what_o not_o be_v not_o all_o the_o gracious_a act_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o sanctification_n first_o and_o last_o the_o sweet_a fruit_n of_o this_o economy_n covenant_n and_o transaction_n and_o without_o which_o our_o case_n have_v be_v as_o bad_a and_o desperate_a as_o the_o devil_n and_o now_o the_o spirit_n by_o virtue_n of_o that_o covenant_n not_o only_o work_n but_o create_v grace_n in_o subjecto_fw-la inhabili_fw-la where_o there_o be_v no_o inclination_n fitness_n or_o preparation_n till_o he_o begin_v to_o work_v and_o not_o only_o actuatch_v grace_n where_o he_o have_v wrought_v it_o and_o concur_v with_o it_o but_o also_o supply_v the_o defect_n of_o the_o cause_n and_o principle_n itself_o which_o still_o remain_v incomplete_a till_o he_o perfect_v it_o in_o glory_n which_o be_v another_o kind_n of_o providence_n nor_o what_o be_v afford_v to_o natural_a agent_n and_o holiness_n sanctification_n and_o illumination_n be_v the_o three_o great_a work_n of_o god_n which_o by_o virtue_n of_o that_o voluntary_a transaction_n remain_v to_o be_v wrought_v towards_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o do_v lie_v upon_o the_o three_o person_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n and_o thus_o by_o this_o eternal_a covenant_n holiness_n be_v fit_o appropriate_v to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thus_o we_o may_v see_v that_o there_o be_v not_o a_o full_a enumeration_n in_o the_o three-membred_n distinction_n of_o mission_n so_o often_o ininculcate_v in_o the_o school_n 1._o per_fw-la imperium_fw-la or_o by_o command_n which_o suppose_v the_o subjection_n of_o he_o who_o be_v send_v 2._o per_fw-la consilium_fw-la or_o by_o counsel_n and_o advice_n which_o suppose_v weakness_n and_o ignorance_n in_o he_o who_o be_v send_v 3._o per_fw-la originem_fw-la or_o by_o natural_a descent_n as_o tree_n send_v forth_o their_o branch_n and_o this_o say_v they_o kind_a of_o mission_n only_o have_v place_n among_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n but_o we_o may_v doubt_v if_o any_o where_n in_o the_o scripture_n the_o word_n mission_n or_o send_v be_v put_v to_o signify_v the_o natural_a procession_n of_o any_o of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n but_o however_o from_o what_o have_v be_v say_v it_o may_v appear_v that_o this_o threefooted_n distinction_n do_v halt_v and_o want_v one_o of_o its_o leg_n yeâ—_n and_o that_o member_n which_o be_v most_o useful_a and_o necessary_a and_o which_o as_o we_o conceive_v only_o have_v place_n in_o the_o scripture_n viz._n by_o mutual_a consent_n agreement_n and_o covenant_n and_o none_o can_v question_v that_o this_o sort_n of_o mission_n may_v have_v place_n among_o equal_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o application_n concl._n 10_o let_v we_o add_v this_o ten_o concl._n we_o be_v not_o so_o limit_v to_o conceive_v of_o the_o divine_a nature_n under_o one_o or_o more_o personal_a property_n and_o distinct_a subsistence_n that_o in_o prayer_n or_o any_o other_o point_n of_o worship_n we_o may_v not_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o as_o the_o alone_a jehovah_n and_o true_a god_n we_o be_v not_o so_o oblige_v to_o conceive_v of_o the_o divine_a nature_n relative_o and_o as_o subsist_v in_o the_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n as_o that_o we_o may_v not_o apprehend_v he_o absolute_o as_o god_n abstract_v as_o it_o be_v from_o the_o different_a subsistence_n of_o the_o godhead_n though_o not_o exclude_v they_o and_o thus_o the_o jewish_a church_n use_v to_o worship_v he_o and_o for_o ordinary_a make_v their_o address_v to_o he_o as_o that_o one_o true_a and_o live_a god_n lay_v hold_n rather_o on_o his_o essential_a and_o glorious_a attribute_n then_o on_o his_o personal_a property_n or_o relation_n but_o caution_n but_o a_o word_n of_o warning_n and_o caution_n 1._o it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v now_o under_o so_o full_a a_o discovery_n of_o this_o mysterious_a unity_n and_o trinity_n that_o in_o behold_v the_o infinite_a nature_n of_o the_o one_o jehovah_n and_o true_a god_n we_o may_v adore_v the_o glorious_a trinity_n of_o person_n yet_o not_o suffer_v our_o thought_n so_o to_o expatiat_fw-la and_o be_v scatter_v in_o muse_v on_o three_o as_o distinct_a object_n of_o worship_n but_o still_o fix_v our_o eye_n upon_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o godhead_n which_o be_v the_o formal_a object_n of_o worship_n and_o which_o be_v not_o multiply_v nor_o divide_v in_o the_o several_a person_n for_o as_o 48._o as_o una_fw-la est_fw-la enim_fw-la patris_fw-la &_o filii_fw-la &_o spiritus_fw-la sancti_fw-la essentia_fw-la quam_fw-la graci_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vocant_fw-la in_fw-la quâ_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la aliud_fw-la pater_fw-la aliud_fw-la filius_fw-la aliud_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la quamvis_fw-la personaliter_fw-la fit_a alius_fw-la pater_fw-la alius_fw-la filius_fw-la alius_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la aug._n tom_n 3._o the_o fid_fw-we ad_fw-la pet_n diac_n cap._n 1._o fol_z 48._o austin_n say_v albeit_o in_o the_o trinity_n there_o be_v alius_fw-la &_o alius_fw-la yet_o not_o aliud_fw-la though_o there_o be_v a_o distinction_n of_o person_n yet_o not_o of_o nature_n nor_o a_o distinct_a object_n of_o worship_n but_o the_o same_o godhead_n be_v in_o all_o the_o person_n and_o therefore_o whether_o one_o or_o mo_z or_o none_o of_o the_o person_n be_v name_v the_o object_n of_o worship_n be_v the_o same_o and_o we_o shall_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o nature_n 33._o nature_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d author_n expos_fw-la apud_fw-la forhes_n loo_n cit_fw-la cap._n 33._o behold_v the_o admirable_a trinity_n of_o person_n and_o in_o that_o trinity_n the_o glorious_a unity_n of_o nature_n without_o division_n or_o confusion_n multiplication_n or_o alteration_n but_o 2._o albeit_o we_o may_v name_v any_o one_o of_o the_o person_n particular_o as_o be_v the_o true_a god_n and_o a_o fit_a object_n of_o worship_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o imagine_v any_o special_a respect_n and_o honour_n thereby_o to_o be_v give_v to_o he_o as_o if_o the_o other_o two_o be_v less_o worship_v in_o that_o act_n of_o worship_n and_o therefore_o albeit_o the_o saint_n do_v frequent_o make_v their_o address_v to_o the_o father_n yet_o 1._o they_o do_v not_o exclude_v the_o son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o 2._o imagine_v that_o the_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n have_v not_o a_o equal_a hand_n with_o the_o father_n in_o all_o their_o mercy_n and_o thus_o 3._o they_o do_v not_o come_v to_o the_o father_n as_o another_o and_o great_a god_n to_o who_o more_o honour_n and_o reverence_n be_v due_a then_o to_o the_o son_n and_o spirit_n and_o 4._o they_o do_v not_o apprehend_v that_o thereby_o the_o father_n be_v engage_v more_o to_o help_v they_o then_o the_o other_o two_o which_o be_v not_o name_v 3._o as_o we_o shall_v not_o stumble_v at_o the_o arrian_n and_o socinian_n cavil_v against_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o trinity_n which_o be_v a_o object_n of_o faith_n so_o far_o beyond_o the_o reach_n of_o our_o dark-sighted_n reason_n and_o apprehension_n and_o be_v such_o a_o depth_n as_o our_o shallow_a understanding_n and_o short_a measure_n be_v not_o able_a to_o sound_v so_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n we_o will_v beware_v lest_o our_o belief_n of_o the_o trinity_n make_v we_o incline_v towards_o the_o pagan_a conceit_n of_o plurality_n of_o god_n that_o it_o tend_v not_o nor_o lead_v that_o way_n as_o too_o freqent_o it_o do_v in_o the_o rude_a and_o stupid_a multitude_n contrary_o to_o the_o dictate_v of_o 3._o of_o vide_fw-la scot_n in_o 1._o send_v do_v 2._o quaest_n 3._o reason_n itself_o which_o have_v convince_v many_o pagan_n of_o the_o impossibility_n of_o mo_z god_n than_o one_o which_o necessary_a point_n be_v so_o clear_o hold_v forth_o in_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n that_o he_o who_o run_v may_v read_v deut._n 6.4_o mark_v 12.32_o 1_o cor._n 8.4.6_o etc._n etc._n but_o hope_v that_o sober_a christian_n will_v abominat_fw-la these_fw-mi and_o such_o like_a gross_a conception_n of_o god_n that_o which_o we_o will_v main_o here_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o improve_v be_v that_o gracious_a economy_n of_o the_o glorious_a person_n of_o the_o ever_o bless_a trinity_n
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 of_o desertion_n in_o the_o general_n what_o it_o be_v what_o be_v its_o kind_n what_o be_v the_o cause_n what_o the_o symptom_n and_o mark_n what_o the_o effect_n and_o woeful_a consequent_n of_o that_o malady_n and_o what_o shall_v be_v do_v by_o way_n of_o cure_n and_o remedy_n that_o be_v a_o large_a field_n have_v be_v the_o subject_n of_o several_a excellent_a etc._n excellent_a mr._n boltons_n instruction_n for_o a_o right_n comfort_v etc._n etc._n mr._n goodwin_n child_n of_o light_n etc._n etc._n mr._n symonds_n desert_n soul_n case_n and_o cure_v etc._n etc._n treatise_n but_o we_o shall_v only_o meddle_v with_o so_o much_o of_o that_o case_n as_o concern_v the_o present_a subject_n and_o now_o inquire_v how_o far_o the_o spirit_n do_v withdraw_v his_o help_n and_o assistance_n from_o the_o saint_n in_o reference_n to_o their_o prayer_n and_o shall_v but_o in_o a_o word_n and_o very_o brief_o speak_v to_o that_o and_o to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o particular_n in_o this_o and_o the_o follow_a section_n because_o they_o fall_v in_o here_o occasional_o and_o as_o in_o the_o by_o as_o also_o since_o they_o very_o much_o depend_v upon_o the_o case_n in_o the_o si_fw-la of_o which_o now_o we_o can_v speak_v and_o the_o general_a ground_n and_o purpose_n which_o belong_v to_o that_o head_n as_o to_o the_o first_o question_n here_o propound_v how_o far_o the_o spirit_n do_v withdraw_v let_v we_o 1._o suppose_v against_o socinian_o papist_n and_o arminian_o that_o the_o spirit_n do_v neither_o total_o nor_o final_o leave_v and_o forsake_v any_o of_o the_o saint_n 1_o joh._n 3.9_o joh._n 10.28_o 29._o jer._n 32.39_o 40._o heb._n 13.5_o etc._n etc._n 2._o from_o the_o constant_a presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o may_v well_o collect_v his_o constant_a work_n and_o operation_n there_o be_v a_o necessary_a influence_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o the_o saintâ—_n be_v support_v and_o uphold_v the_o life_n of_o the_o new_a man_n be_v preserve_v and_o the_o 3.9_o the_o 1_o joh._n 3.9_o seed_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v from_o corruption_n and_o that_o influence_n be_v never_o deny_v or_o withhold_v from_o the_o saint_n when_o they_o be_v at_o the_o low_a and_o in_o their_o worst_a and_o weak_a condition_n when_o they_o have_v be_v sad_o buffet_v by_o satan_n and_o dangerous_o wound_v by_o their_o lust_n and_o after_o that_o little_a of_o life_n which_o yet_o 3.2_o yet_o rev._n 3.2_o remain_v in_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v yet_o there_o be_v a_o secret_a hand_n that_o support_v they_o so_o that_o they_o shall_v never_o perish_v joh._n 10.28_o but_o 3._o it_o be_v more_o difficult_a to_o determine_v whether_o as_o the_o spirit_n always_o work_v to_o the_o conservation_n of_o spiritual_a life_n so_o also_o to_o its_o operation_n act_v and_o exercise_n and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o to_o the_o former_a may_v be_v call_v uphold_v and_o conserve_n grace_n and_o as_o to_o the_o latter_a assist_v and_o concur_v grace_n ans_fw-fr albeit_o we_o do_v join_v with_o a_o 36._o a_o mr._n symonds_n case_n and_o cure_v ch_n 4._o pag._n mihi_fw-la 36._o excellent_a modern_a divine_a while_o he_o thus_o resolve_v this_o question_n god_n never_o whole_o deni_v his_o assistance_n to_o a_o faithful_a soul_n though_o some_o degree_n of_o divine_a help_n be_v withhold_v so_o that_o the_o soul_n languish_v in_o a_o sort_n and_o sink_v into_o a_o state_n of_o deadness_n and_o auâ—ness_n yet_o there_o be_v life_n and_o that_o both_o habitual_a and_o actual_a god_n clock_n never_o stano_n there_o be_v no_o such_o deliquium_fw-la gratae_fw-la no_o such_o swoon_n of_o the_o new_a man_n in_o which_o all_o act_n do_v cease_v though_o a_o christian_n may_v do_v less_o yet_o still_o he_o do_v something_o and_o though_o he_o may_v lose_v some_o help_n from_o god_n yet_o not_o all_o albeit_o i_o say_v we_o do_v grant_v what_o be_v here_o assert_v yet_o these_o act_n may_v be_v so_o weak_a and_o faint_a that_o it_o will_v be_v hard_a to_o discern_v and_o put_v a_o difference_n between_o they_o and_o our_o natural_a motion_n they_o may_v be_v so_o cold_a and_o liveless_a as_o if_o no_o fire_n have_v come_v from_o heaven_n and_o as_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n have_v never_o breathe_v upon_o the_o soul_n nay_o though_o something_o of_o the_o new_a life_n and_o of_o grace_n may_v be_v discern_v in_o those_o act_n yet_o we_o can_v not_o assent_v to_o what_o be_v say_v by_o this_o 26._o this_o as_o the_o spirit_n work_v always_o to_o the_o conservation_n of_o spiritual_a life_n so_o it_o work_v ever_o to_o the_o growth_n of_o grace_n a_o christian_n be_v over_o grow_v yea_o then_o when_o he_o seem_v to_o himself_o and_o other_o to_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n yea_o to_o decline_v he_o grow_v always_o real_o though_o nor_o apparent_o nor_o equal_o idid_fw-la pag._n 26._o author_n concern_v the_o constant_a growth_n of_o grace_n unless_o by_o growth_n he_o understand_v no_o other_o thing_n but_o the_o bring_v forth_o and_o bear_v some_o fruit_n though_o nâ—ver_o so_o small_a and_o little_a but_o this_o can_v be_v the_o importance_n of_o the_o word_n while_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o grow_v in_o grace_n 2_o pet._n 3.18_o and_o thus_o a_o man_n may_v be_v say_v to_o grow_v while_o he_o be_v lie_v on_o his_o death_n bed_n and_o while_o he_o be_v in_o the_o most_o languish_a condition_n for_o even_o then_o he_o can_v elicit_v some_o vital_a act_n and_o bring_v forth_o some_o fruit_n of_o life_n and_o yet_o it_o will_v be_v think_v a_o strange_a paradox_n to_o affirm_v that_o such_o be_v in_o a_o dâ—cay_n a_o and_o the_o instance_n of_o plant_n under_o the_o nip_a blast_n of_o the_o winter_n when_o the_o fruit_n and_o leaf_n fall_v off_o bring_v by_o that_o author_n overturn_v his_o conclusion_n for_o though_o then_o there_o be_v a_o tendency_n to_o growth_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o acttual_a grow_v but_o a_o dâ—cay_n grow_a condition_n there_o be_v no_o proper_a growth_n but_o when_o the_o habit_n fountain_n and_o principle_n do_v receive_v a_o addition_n and_o increase_n but_o 4._o what_o ever_o be_v say_v as_o to_o a_o total_a cessation_n from_o all_o act_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o to_o a_o universal_a withdraw_a of_o all_o assist_a grace_n though_o a_o saint_n under_o the_o most_o dreadful_a storm_n and_o while_o he_o be_v at_o his_o low_a be_v never_o such_o a_o empty_a vine_n as_o to_o bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n and_o though_o at_o no_o time_n he_o be_v so_o far_o desert_v as_o to_o have_v all_o measure_n of_o assistance_n for_o every_o spiritual_a duty_n withhold_v yet_o there_o may_v be_v a_o total_a suspension_n of_o influence_n and_o assistance_n in_o reference_n to_o some_o particular_a performance_n and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v
himself_o but_o always_o for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o honest_a servant_n withdraw_v his_o spirit_n in_o some_o measure_n from_o these_o who_o have_v not_o by_o their_o negligence_n or_o folly_n procure_v it_o they_o being_z most_o regular_a and_o exemplar_n in_o their_o walk_n yet_o 1._o since_o most_o usual_o the_o lord_n withdraw_v for_o sin_n and_o 2._o since_o we_o always_o deserve_v and_o may_v if_o the_o lord_n will_v deal_v in_o justice_n with_o we_o by_o our_o fail_n provoke_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o depart_v and_o forsake_v we_o and_o 3._o since_o the_o lord_n high_a and_o holy_a end_n and_o design_n be_v secret_a and_o can_v well_o at_o the_o first_o view_n be_v discern_v by_o we_o therefore_o it_o be_v always_o our_o duty_n and_o shall_v be_v our_o work_n when_o we_o meet_v with_o straighten_n deadness_n &c_n &c_n which_o be_v the_o symptom_n of_o the_o spirit_n withdraw_v to_o search_v after_o our_o way_n and_o to_o examine_v our_o heart_n that_o if_o our_o conscience_n condemn_v we_o not_o we_o may_v be_v comfort_v or_o have_v find_v out_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o particular_a sin_n for_o which_o the_o spirit_n have_v withdraw_v we_o may_v repent_v and_o forsake_v it_o but_o we_o will_v not_o rest_v on_o a_o superficial_a view_n of_o our_o way_n nor_o because_o we_o can_v at_o the_o first_o discern_v therefore_o conclude_v there_o be_v no_o cause_n in_o we_o but_o let_v we_o according_a to_o elihu_n his_o counsel_n to_o job_n say_v unto_o god_n that_o which_o i_o see_v not_o teach_v thou_o i_o job_n 34.32_o let_v we_o impartial_o deal_v with_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o ask_v conscience_n and_o set_v it_o a_o work_n let_v we_o again_o ponder_v our_o way_n and_o let_v our_o enquiry_n be_v more_o particular_a and_o of_o a_o large_a extent_n and_o ready_o we_o will_v espy_v one_o of_o the_o follow_a cause_n to_o have_v procure_v and_o bring_v on_o this_o malady_n and_o will_v perhaps_o be_v force_v with_o he_o 166._o he_o tu_fw-la i_o non_fw-la deseris_fw-la nisi_fw-la prio_fw-la ego_fw-la te_fw-la deseram_fw-la august_n tom_fw-mi 9_o sâ—liloq_fw-la cap._n 14._o fol._n mihi_fw-la 166._o sto_z say_v lord_z thou_o do_v not_o leave_v i_o till_o i_o first_o leave_v thou_o and_o thus_o we_o come_v to_o the_o second_o thing_n propound_v what_o be_v these_o sin_n for_o which_o the_o spirit_n be_v provoke_v to_o withdraw_v and_o forsake_v the_o saint_n and_o not_o help_v they_o in_o prayer_n or_o any_o other_o spiritual_a performance_n at_o least_o not_o in_o such_o a_o measure_n or_o manner_n as_o former_o but_o it_o will_v be_v remember_v that_o this_o question_n must_v be_v limit_v to_o the_o four_o and_o last_o case_n viz._n when_o the_o spirit_n do_v hide_v his_o face_n for_o sin_n and_o when_o our_o iniquity_n separat_fw-la between_o we_o and_o our_o god_n as_o isa_n 59.2_o for_o in_o the_o three_o former_a case_n when_o the_o lord_n for_o our_o trial_n and_o for_o high_a and_o holy_a end_n know_v to_o his_o majesty_n do_v depart_v albeit_o then_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o search_v and_o inquire_v whether_o by_o our_o folly_n we_o have_v procure_v that_o stroke_n that_o see_v our_o fault_n we_o may_v amend_v our_o way_n and_o how_o ever_o we_o may_v walk_v more_o close_o and_o circumspect_o and_o follow_v after_o he_o while_o he_o withdraw_v from_o we_o yet_o than_o no_o such_o cause_n can_v be_v discern_v and_o find_v out_o because_o as_o be_v suppose_v the_o lord_n in_o that_o dispensation_n do_v not_o pursue_v a_o quarrel_n against_o we_o 2._o we_o will_v distinguish_v between_o the_o comfort_a presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o his_o quicken_a and_o strengthen_v presence_n there_o may_v be_v much_o life_n vivacity_n activity_n fervency_n and_o heart-melting_a in_o prayer_n or_o any_o other_o ordinance_n when_o through_o the_o want_n of_o assurance_n the_o saint_n may_v mourn_v and_o pour_v out_o many_o a_o sad_a complaint_n before_o the_o lord_n now_o albeit_o both_o those_o case_n belong_v to_o the_o general_a head_n of_o desertion_n and_o have_v some_o place_n here_o in_o reference_n to_o prayer_n since_o our_o enlargement_n in_o that_o duty_n do_v not_o a_o little_a depend_v upon_o and_o may_v be_v much_o promove_v by_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o adoption_n reconciliation_n and_o god_n favour_n yet_o since_o there_o need_v nothing_o be_v here_o add_v to_o what_o belong_v to_o the_o general_a case_n we_o shall_v remit_v that_o part_n of_o the_o question_n that_o concern_v the_o comfort_a presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o its_o own_o place_n and_o now_o only_o speak_v of_o the_o cause_n why_o the_o spirit_n withdraw_v his_o help_n and_o assistance_n especial_o since_o the_o cause_n and_o cure_n both_o of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o will_v be_v find_v the_o same_o and_o alike_o if_o not_o altogether_o yet_o for_o the_o most_o part_n as_o the_o spirit_n use_v to_o withdraw_v his_o comfort_v when_o he_o withdraw_v his_o quicken_a presence_n so_o what_o mean_n will_v be_v use_v for_o recover_v the_o quicken_a may_v also_o prove_v instrumental_a for_o regain_n the_o spirit_n comfort_v presence_n albeit_o the_o one_o may_v prevent_v the_o other_o and_o the_o spirit_n may_v for_o a_o while_n quicken_v and_o assist_v before_o be_v comfort_n before_o we_o descend_v to_o particular_n it_o will_v be_v observe_v that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v be_v provoke_v to_o depart_v 1._o more_o direct_o immediate_o and_o by_o way_n of_o affront_n as_o when_o any_o indignity_n be_v immediate_o offer_v to_o his_o majesty_n and_o holiness_n or_o to_o his_o work_n 2._o mediate_o as_o it_o be_v and_o indirect_o by_o way_n of_o demerit_n when_o through_o our_o folly_n we_o transgress_v any_o of_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o more_o direct_o sin_n against_o he_o as_o lawgiver_n king_n and_o lord_n rather_o than_o as_o our_o helper_n and_o comforter_n and_o here_o we_o shall_v especial_o speak_v of_o the_o provocation_n the_o yet_o not_o exclude_v the_o second_o nor_o deny_v its-influence_n in_o these_o provocation_n first_o sort_n of_o cause_n as_o be_v most_o proper_a to_o this_o place_n refer_v the_o other_o to_o the_o follow_a section_n as_o to_o the_o first_o the_o scripture_n hold_v forth_o the_o unkindness_n affront_n and_o indignity_n offer_v to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n under_o several_a expression_n as_o of_o 1._o 5.19_o 1._o 1_o thess_n 5.19_o quench_a 2._o 4.30_o 2._o eph._n 4.30_o grieve_v 3._o 7.13_o 3._o isa_n 7.13_o weary_v 4._o 78.56_o 4._o ps_n 78.56_o provoke_a 5._o 5.9_o 5._o act._n 5.9_o tempt_a 6._o 7.51_o 6._o act._n 7.51_o resist_a 7._o 63.10_o 7._o isa_n 63.10_o vex_v 8._o 63.10_o 8._o isa_n 63.10_o rebel_a against_o and_o 9_o do_v 10.29_o do_v heb._n 10.29_o despite_n unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n we_o will_v not_o enter_v upon_o a_o explication_n of_o these_o phrase_n nor_o particular_o inquire_v after_o their_o importance_n or_o diffirence_n but_o we_o may_v at_o the_o first_o view_n take_v notice_n of_o some_o kind_n of_o gradation_n from_o the_o less_o to_o the_o great_a for_o the_o most_o part_n if_o not_o in_o all_o according_a to_o the_o order_n they_o be_v here_o place_v and_o albeit_o there_o must_v be_v a_o inequality_n for_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n and_o degree_n of_o the_o offence_n the_o provocation_n must_v be_v the_o less_o or_o the_o great_a yet_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o these_o indignity_n in_o whatsoever_o degree_n do_v deserve_v and_o may_v just_o provoke_v the_o spirit_n to_o depart_v but_o we_o shall_v now_o only_a instance_n some_o few_o particular_n as_o be_v the_o most_o ordinary_a and_o the_o epidemical_a distemper_n of_o this_o generation_n and_o we_o shall_v name_v they_o as_o so_o many_o branch_n of_o the_o first_o head_n viz._n quench_v the_o spirit_n which_o be_v most_o general_a may_v well_o be_v extend_v to_o the_o several_a particular_n as_o ghost_n as_o that_o we_o may_v improve_v the_o metaphor_n and_o fimilitude_n use_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n fire_n may_v be_v quench_v either_o by_o withhold_a fuel_n and_o matter_n whereon_o it_o shall_v feed_v or_o by_o cast_v water_n upon_o it_o to_o choke_v and_o extinguish_v it_o so_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v quench_v either_o negative_o by_o not_o cherish_v or_o positive_o by_o oppose_v and_o abase_v his_o office_n or_o work_n either_o by_o omission_n or_o by_o commission_n 1._o then_o negative_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v quench_v these_o three_o manner_n of_o way_n 1._o by_o not_o open_v to_o he_o and_o yield_v to_o his_o motion_n thus_o while_o christ_n come_v to_o the_o spouse_n door_n knock_v and_o cry_v open_a to_o i_o my_o sister_n my_o love_n my_o dove_n my_o undfiled_n etc._n etc._n she_o hold_v he_o out_o pretend_v trifle_a excuse_n for_o her_o folly_n and_o unkindness_n why_o she_o
have_v put_v off_o her_o coat_n and_o couâ—d_v not_o put_v it_o on_o she_o have_v washen_v her_o foot_n and_o will_v not_o defile_v they_o therefore_o christ_n withdraw_v his_o spirit_n and_o depart_v and_o when_o she_o lay_v to_o heart_n and_o repent_v of_o her_o folly_n seek_v he_o can_v not_o for_o a_o while_o find_v he_o she_o call_v but_o he_o give_v she_o no_o answer_n cant._n 5.2_o 3_o 6._o thus_o also_o while_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n cry_v to_o israel_n and_o they_o will_v not_o hear_v and_o testify_v to_o they_o both_o by_o his_o servant_n the_o prophet_n and_o by_o his_o motion_n and_o inward_a suggestion_n but_o they_o will_v not_o hearken_v nor_o obey_v he_o withdraw_v and_o give_v they_o up_o to_o the_o lust_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n since_o they_o will_v not_o follow_v his_o counsel_n and_o direction_n he_o leave_v they_o to_o themselves_o and_o to_o follow_v their_o own_o counsel_n psa_n 81.8.10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o but_o second_o though_o the_o spouse_n be_v not_o so_o incivil_a and_o unmannerly_a as_o to_o hold_v christ_n at_o the_o door_n yet_o if_o she_o do_v not_o welcome_v he_o and_o give_v he_o entertainment_n suitable_a to_o his_o worth_n and_o kindness_n his_o spirit_n will_v not_o stay_v if_o thou_o do_v not_o make_v ready_a and_o prepare_v the_o heart_n to_o receive_v he_o he_o will_v not_o stay_v in_o any_o other_o room_n if_o the_o affection_n be_v not_o enlarge_v and_o rouse_v up_o to_o wait_v and_o attend_v he_o he_o do_v not_o value_v the_o empty_a compliment_n of_o the_o fancy_n and_o imagination_n if_o the_o will_n which_o be_v the_o mistress_n and_o supreme_a do_v not_o welcome_v he_o he_o regard_v not_o the_o attendance_n of_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n if_o thou_o be_v in_o a_o spiritual_a lethargy_n when_o the_o spirit_n come_v to_o visit_v thou_o if_o thou_o meet_v he_o with_o a_o dead_a and_o dull_a 2._o dull_a see_v sect._n 2._o heart_n if_o thou_o be_v fearless_a of_o his_o terrible_a majesty_n if_o thou_o keep_v not_o a_o due_a distance_n cast_v off_o that_o filial_a reverence_n and_o tender_a respect_n which_o be_v due_a to_o so_o great_a and_o compassionate_a a_o lord_n he_o will_v depart_v and_o forsake_v thou_o res_fw-la delicatula_fw-la say_v a_o ancient_a est_fw-la spiritus_fw-la dei_fw-la &_o ita_fw-la nos_fw-la tractat_fw-la sicut_fw-la tractatur_fw-la the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v tender_a and_o sensible_a of_o all_o the_o affront_n and_o injury_n we_o offâ—r_v to_o he_o and_o will_v deal_v with_o we_o according_o if_o we_o dishonour_v he_o he_o will_v afflict_v we_o and_o lay_v we_o low_o he_o will_v go_v away_o and_o then_o our_o depart_v our_o if_o the_o glory_n depart_v with_o the_o ark_n which_o be_v but_o a_o symbol_n of_o god_n presence_n 1_o sam._n 4_o 21._o far_o rather_o when_o the_o lord_n himself_o depart_v glory_n depart_v if_o we_o do_v not_o welcome_v the_o spirit_n with_o the_o whole_a heart_n and_o entertain_v he_o with_o suitable_a and_o enlarge_v affection_n he_o valu_v not_o our_o empty_a profession_n and_o vain_a oblation_n lukewarm_a laodicean_n will_v be_v spew_v ous_a of_o his_o mouth_n rev._n 3.16_o these_o who_o will_v not_o 81.10_o not_o ps_n 81.10_o open_v their_o mouth_n wide_a to_o receive_v his_o comfort_n shall_v have_v their_o heart_n fill_v with_o his_o terror_n and_o shut_v that_o it_o shall_v not_o receive_v his_o influence_n but_o three_o though_o there_o be_v not_o a_o total_a deadness_n or_o laziness_n though_o there_o be_v some_o life_n activity_n and_o diligence_n yet_o if_o there_o be_v a_o decay_n of_o love_n and_o zeal_n if_o we_o do_v not_o so_o cherish_v and_o entertain_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o former_o this_o may_v grieve_v and_o quench_v the_o spirit_n if_o love_n wax_v cold_a and_o if_o there_o be_v a_o decay_n of_o respect_n and_o affection_n that_o will_v bring_v on_o some_o sort_n of_o distance_n between_o marry_a person_n and_o will_v hinder_v friend_n from_o converse_v so_o frequent_o and_o familiar_o together_o and_o for_o this_o the_o lord_n threaten_v not_o only_o to_o remove_v the_o presence_n of_o his_o spirit_n but_o also_o the_o candelestick_n and_o outward_a ordinance_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o conveyance_n of_o the_o spirit_n from_o ephesus_n rev._n 2.4_o 5._o because_o thou_o have_v leave_v thy_o first_o love_n etc._n etc._n as_o the_o spirit_n may_v thus_o be_v quench_v negative_o and_o by_o omission_n so_o 2._o positive_o and_o by_o commission_n as_o 1._o when_o we_o prostitute_v and_o subject_a the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n his_o work_n and_o interest_n to_o our_o selfish_a and_o carnal_a end_n desire_v a_o name_n and_o take_v up_o a_o porfession_n of_o godliness_n that_o with_o 8.9.19_o with_o act._n 8.9.19_o simon_n magus_n we_o may_v seem_v some_o body_n when_o we_o make_v piety_n a_o cloak_n to_o cover_v our_o pride_n covetousness_n etc._n etc._n or_o use_v it_o as_o a_o stirrup_n whereby_o we_o ascend_v to_o some_o high_a place_n and_o station_n 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
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
of_o sincerity_n a_o double_a mind_a man_n be_v unstable_a in_o all_o his_o way_n jam_fw-la 1.8_o and_o albeit_o this_o evil_n be_v in_o part_n cure_v in_o the_o saint_n yet_o it_o may_v so_o far_o prevail_v upon_o occasion_n as_o to_o keep_v the_o heart_n from_o fix_v and_o be_v serious_a at_o its_o work_n there_o can_v be_v no_o constancy_n not_o fervency_n where_o there_o be_v not_o sincerity_n and_o hypocritical_a heart_n must_v be_v a_o man_n a_o hos_fw-la 10.2_o the_o hebrew_n hold_v out_o a_o hypocrite_n as_o have_v two_o heart_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cor_fw-la &_o cor_fw-la 1_o chr._n 12.33_o psa_fw-la 12.2_o etc._n etc._n hence_o also_o with_o we_o hoâ—is_fw-mi call_v a_o double_a mind_a man_n divide_a heart_n and_o while_o that_o preval_v we_o can_v seek_v the_o lord_n nor_o call_v upon_o he_o with_o the_o whole_a heart_n and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o heart_n as_o do_v not_o concur_v in_o the_o duty_n must_v be_v otherways_o employ_v and_o divert_v the_o mind_n hence_o 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 excess_n and_o surfeit_v when_o the_o soul_n be_v full_a and_o glut_v it_o be_v not_o fit_a for_o bodily_a far_o less_o for_o spiritual_a exercise_n therefore_o if_o you_o will_v watch_v unto_o prayer_n you_o must_v be_v sober_a 1_o pet._n 4.7_o if_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v asleep_a at_o our_o work_n let_v we_o use_v the_o creature_n with_o moderation_n and_o sobriety_n and_o beware_v of_o drunkenness_n and_o gluttony_n 1_o thes_n 5.6_o 7._o but_o as_o there_o be_v a_o bodily_a so_o also_o there_o be_v a_o moral_a surfeit_v and_o overcharging_a mention_v and_o join_v with_o the_o other_o luk._n 21.34_o when_o the_o soul_n be_v drink_v with_o the_o 1._o the_o see_v cause_n 1._o care_n of_o this_o life_n it_o will_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o the_o word_n be_v luk_n 12.29_o it_o will_v become_v like_a to_o a_o wander_a meteor_n now_o up_o now_o down_o and_o unfit_a for_o any_o spiritual_a employment_n worldly_a care_n will_v choke_v good_a motion_n and_o mar_v the_o work_n 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 distemper_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o many_o as_o kill_v these_o leech_n and_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o enter_v our_o care_n do_v choke_v our_o prayer_n and_o in_o many_o be_v so_o excessive_a and_o incurable_a that_o they_o will_v not_o admit_v a_o remedy_n 7._o lasciviousness_n wantonness_n and_o a_o spirit_n of_o lust_n will_v take_v away_o the_o heart_n and_o indisoose_v we_o for_o spiritual_a duty_n hos_fw-la 4.11_o if_o samson_n fall_v a_o sleep_n in_o dalilahs_n lap_n she_o will_v betray_v he_o to_o the_o philâ—stins_n and_o he_o may_v lose_v both_o his_o sight_n and_o his_o strength_n and_o if_o he_o 16.20_o he_o judg._n 16.20_o essay_n to_o go_v out_o as_o at_o other_o time_n before_o and_o to_o shake_v off_o his_o fetter_n he_o will_v find_v they_o be_v now_o too_o strong_a for_o he_o when_o that_o strange_a fire_n burn_v in_o the_o heart_n the_o smoke_n thereof_o will_v defile_v our_o sacrifice_n and_o its_o flame_n will_v eat_v out_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n which_o be_v of_o a_o heavenly_a descent_n 8._o fire_n 8._o satan_n desire_v to_o fish_n in_o trouble_a water_n he_o no_o soon_o espi_v any_o distemper_n in_o the_o affection_n but_o be_v be_v in_o readiness_n to_o join_v with_o it_o and_o to_o add_v fuel_n to_o that_o fire_n discontent_n with_o our_o condition_n family_n locus_fw-la family_n inter_fw-la jurgia_fw-la &_o light_n precibuâ—_n non_fw-la est_fw-la locus_fw-la contention_n anger_n wrath_n jealousy_n grief_n fear_n and_o whatever_o excess_n and_o distemper_n in_o the_o affection_n and_o passion_n of_o the_o soul_n when_o these_o be_v out_o of_o order_n and_o raise_v tumult_n stir_v up_o confusion_n and_o make_v a_o noise_n in_o the_o heart_n how_o will_v they_o disturb_v and_o distract_v it_o
to_o the_o great_a king_n 10._o will_v thou_o also_o guard_v the_o outward_a sense_n 11._o will_v thou_o look_v after_o the_o frame_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o first_o give_v a_o discharge_n to_o distract_n object_n before_o thou_o come_v before_o the_o throne_n will_v thou_o choose_v the_o fit_a season_n for_o call_v upon_o god_n 12._o will_v thou_o be_v more_o frequent_a in_o thy_o address_n to_o god_n and_o 13_o will_v thou_o be_v more_o serious_a not_o give_v way_n to_o laziness_n and_o formality_n 14._o will_v thou_o labour_v to_o keep_v thy_o conscience_n clear_a have_v a_o constant_a respect_n to_o all_o the_o commandment_n and_o hate_v every_o sinful_a way_n yea_o and_o the_o very_a garment_n spot_v by_o the_o flesh_n 15._o will_v you_o not_o walk_v in_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o ungodly_a yea_o nor_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n 16._o will_v you_o watch_v against_o the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o resist_v his_o temptation_n 17._o will_v you_o take_v heed_n lest_o you_o grieve_v the_o holy_a spirit_n by_o dally_v with_o his_o motion_n and_o ordinance_n etc._n etc._n and_o will_v you_o observe_v these_o qualification_n of_o a_o acceptable_a prayer_n of_o which_o we_o speak_v part._n 2._o and_o apply_v several_a of_o they_o to_o this_o present_a case_n if_o you_o have_v come_v this_o length_n there_o be_v but_o a_o few_o thing_n which_o i_o will_v now_o further_o add_v for_o complete_n the_o cure_n of_o a_o dead_a heart_n and_o for_o hold_v out_o wander_v thought_n in_o prayer_n but_o before_o i_o name_v those_o other_o direction_n i_o will_v premise_v these_o two_o thing_n concern_v what_o we_o have_v here_o say_v as_o to_o the_o remove_v the_o former_a impediment_n and_o obstruction_n and_o what_o we_o be_v now_o to_o add_v further_o by_o way_n of_o remedy_n 1._o you_o will_v remember_v that_o the_o spirit_n must_v sensible_o must_v the_o spirit_n may_v be_v present_a operative_o where_o he_o be_v not_o present_v sensible_o help_v you_o to_o put_v these_o direction_n in_o practice_n else_o they_o will_v serve_v to_o little_a purpose_n he_o must_v help_v you_o to_o take_v the_o right_a course_n for_o get_v his_o help_n and_o must_v work_v what_o you_o be_v direct_v to_o do_v else_o your_o endeavour_n will_v be_v fruitless_a and_o yet_o you_o must_v so_o spirit_n so_o our_o inability_n must_v not_o be_v pretend_v as_o a_o cloak_n for_o our_o negligence_n we_o have_v receive_v strength_n which_o we_o shall_v improve_v wait_v for_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n apply_v yourselves_o to_o perform_v these_o thing_n and_o to_o follow_v those_o or_o such_o like_a direction_n as_o if_o you_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o no_o help_n and_o as_o if_o of_o yourselves_o you_o can_v carry_v on_o the_o work_n and_o when_o thou_o be_v act_v to_o the_o utmost_a of_o thy_o strength_n thou_o may_v expect_v a_o sensible_a manifestation_n of_o the_o spirit_n assistance_n 2._o we_o must_v not_o think_v that_o the_o most_o active_a and_o diligent_a saint_n do_v always_o enjoy_v the_o quicken_a presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n this_o state_n of_o our_o pilgrimage_n be_v not_o for_o a_o constant_a abode_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v a_o free_a agent_n the_o wind_n blow_v where_o it_o list_v that_o thou_o may_v learn_v not_o to_o ascribe_v thy_o enlargement_n to_o thy_o own_o activity_n and_o diligence_n though_o none_o but_o active_a zealous_a and_o circumspect_a christian_n be_v lively_a and_o enlarge_v in_o duty_n as_o to_o any_o constancy_n or_o considerable_a measure_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o always_o enjoy_v the_o same_o influence_n nor_o be_v alike_o enlarge_v but_o though_o vivacity_n in_o duty_n may_v thus_o for_o a_o while_o be_v lose_v to_o thou_o yet_o if_o it_o be_v not_o lose_v by_o thou_o as_o it_o will_v not_o be_v reckon_v unto_o thou_o as_o be_v procure_v through_o thy_o fault_n and_o negligence_n so_o neither_o will_v it_o mar_v thy_o after-comfort_n and_o enlargement_n if_o the_o spirit_n withdraw_v be_v not_o penal_a though_o it_o be_v for_o thy_o exercise_n and_o trial_n yet_o it_o need_v not_o discourage_v thou_o it_o shall_v not_o hinder_v thy_o acceptance_n nor_o the_o success_n and_o prevalency_n of_o thy_o prayer_n but_o if_o thou_o procure_v this_o stroke_n through_o thy_o folly_n and_o sloth_n and_o if_o thou_o rest_v and_o sit_v down_o under_o it_o secure_o not_o be_v affect_v with_o it_o as_o not_o be_v much_o concern_v in_o that_o dispensation_n if_o thou_o do_v not_o lay_v thy_o deadness_n to_o heart_n and_o labour_v not_o to_o be_v rid_v of_o that_o burden_n such_o a_o sleep_a jonah_n may_v fear_v a_o storm_n from_o the_o almighty_a to_o awaken_v he_o now_o come_v we_o to_o these_o other_o direction_n 1._o if_o you_o will_v have_v your_o heart_n enlarge_v in_o duty_n labour_v to_o get_v your_o heart_n inflame_v with_o love_n to_o your_o master_n and_o his_o work_n if_o you_o bern._n you_o vbi_fw-la est_fw-la amor_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la labour_n sed_fw-la sopor_fw-la bern._n come_v in_o love_n you_o will_v stay_v with_o delight_n when_o love_n be_v the_o cord_n that_o draw_v any_o together_o they_o will_v not_o weary_a in_o the_o mutual_a fellowship_n and_o society_n of_o one_o another_o but_o as_o there_o will_v be_v a_o longing_n in_o absence_n so_o a_o delight_n and_o contentment_n in_o presence_n and_o enjoyment_n and_o what_o make_v the_o husband_n presence_n so_o uncomfortable_a to_o the_o adulterous_a wife_n but_o want_v of_o love_n love_n be_v a_o unite_n affection_n and_o pretend_v what_o we_o will_v the_o want_n of_o love_n to_o god_n be_v the_o cause_n why_o we_o weary_a at_o his_o work_n and_o in_o his_o company_n for_o the_o heart_n not_o be_v fix_v by_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n nor_o arrest_v by_o delight_n it_o gad_v abroad_o and_o will_v be_v rid_v of_o the_o duty_n as_o of_o a_o wearisome_a burden_n hence_o wander_a thought_n break_v in_o and_o the_o duty_n be_v mar_v but_o in_o heaven_n when_o we_o shall_v see_v god_n face_n to_o face_n and_o love_v he_o perfect_o we_o shall_v not_o weary_a of_o his_o fellowship_n unto_o all_o eternity_n we_o will_v not_o digress_v to_o speak_v to_o these_o motive_n which_o may_v serve_v to_o quicken_v our_o love_n but_o certain_o if_o we_o love_v the_o lord_n as_o we_o shall_v we_o can_v not_o it_o will_v be_v a_o insupportable_a burden_n to_o stay_v out_o of_o his_o company_n and_o we_o will_v soon_o part_v with_o our_o life_n then_o abandon_v his_o fellowship_n and_o daniel_n will_v let_v other_o know_v that_o he_o serve_v such_o a_o master_n as_o he_o will_v not_o be_v ashamed_a to_o own_o and_o go_v unto_o notwithstanding_o all_o their_o cruelty_n and_o threaten_n dan._n 6.10_o if_o the_o lord_n be_v kind_a to_o david_n and_o his_o love_n of_o god_n be_v sincere_a than_o this_o must_v be_v the_o conclusion_n that_o must_v needs_o follow_v there_o follow_v the_o illation_n seem_v rather_o to_o be_v found_v upon_o his_o love_n to_o to_o god_n than_o the_o benefit_n he_o have_v receive_v from_o god_n though_o both_o be_v name_v there_o therefore_o will_v he_o call_v upon_o god_n as_o long_o as_o he_o live_v ps_n 116.1_o 2._o hence_o also_o flow_v his_o gladness_n to_o go_v to_o the_o housâ—_n of_o the_o lord_n ps_n 122.1_o and_o will_v he_o then_o ready_o weary_a while_o he_o be_v in_o it_o 2._o when_o thou_o find_v thy_o heart_n indispose_v and_o that_o deadness_n have_v already_o seize_v on_o it_o before_o we_o set_v upon_o the_o duty_n we_o will_v stir_v up_o and_o awaken_v our_o dull_a and_o sleepy_a spirit_n and_o rouse_v they_o from_o their_o drousiness_n say_v to_o our_o soul_n with_o deborah_n when_o she_o be_v employ_v in_o praise_v god_n judg._n 5.12_o awake_v awake_v o_o my_o sleepy_a soul_n awake_v awake_a and_o draw_v nigh_o to_o the_o provoke_v king_n for_o thy_o lifâ—_n liberty_n provision_n protection_n etc._n etc._n we_o will_v not_o prescribe_v the_o several_a head_n of_o meditation_n there_o be_v here_o so_o many_o several_a topic_n which_o may_v with_o great_a variety_n be_v improven_v to_o this_o purpose_n only_o in_o the_o general_n let_v i_o entreat_v that_o choice_n may_v be_v make_v of_o such_o consideration_n as_o may_v serve_v most_o to_o quicken_v 1._o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o indigence_n misery_n and_o hazard_n and_o thus_o 2._o what_o may_v most_o humble_a thou_o and_o make_v thou_o see_v thy_o own_o vileness_n and_o insufficiency_n for_o do_v so_o great_a a_o work_n 3_o what_o may_v most_o inflame_v thy_o heart_n with_o love_n to_o god_n and_o his_o service_n and_o 4._o what_o may_v most_o quicken_v thy_o diligence_n and_o activiity_n while_o david_n be_v thus_o employ_v he_o find_v life_n come_v in_o to_o his_o joint_n when_o i_o be_v muse_v say_v he_o the_o fire_n burn_v ps_n 39.3_o and_o then_o he_o go_v
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 cant._n 4.16_o awake_v o_o north_n wind_n and_o come_v o_o south_n and_o blow_v upon_o my_o garden_n that_o the_o spice_n thereof_o may_v flow_v out_o let_v my_o belove_a who_o have_v for_o a_o while_n withdraw_v return_v unto_o his_o garden_n and_o eat_v his_o pleasant_a fruit_n 51.9.11_o fruit_n isa_n 51.9.11_o awake_v awake_a put_v on_o strength_n o_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n awake_v as_o in_o former_a time_n that_o sorrow_n and_o mourning_n may_v flee_v away_o 1.4_o away_o cant._n 1.4_o draw_v i_o and_o i_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o 51.12_o thou_o psa_fw-la 51.12_o restore_v unto_o i_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n and_o in_o your_o complaint_n bewail_v more_o the_o loss_n of_o the_o quicken_a and_o assist_v then_o of_o the_o comfort_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v more_o afflict_a because_o you_o can_v serve_v god_n better_o then_o because_o you_o find_v not_o that_o sweetness_n in_o his_o service_n which_o former_o 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 sweet_a be_v his_o fruit_n to_o my_o taste_n cant._n 2.4_o 5_o 3._o such_o be_v never_o taste_v the_o honeycomb_n know_v not_o its_o sweetness_n o_o but_o its_o a_o beatum_fw-la a_o miserum_fw-la est_fw-la fuisse_fw-la beatum_fw-la sad_a thing_n to_o have_v be_v once_o happy_a ans_fw-fr o_o that_o the_o world_n know_v and_o have_v once_o taste_v the_o comfort_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n i_o may_v ask_v with_o eliphaz_n be_v the_o consolation_n of_o the_o almighty_a small_a and_o of_o little_a account_n with_o thou_o job_n 15.11_o but_o alas_o few_o be_v acquaint_v with_o and_o do_v experimental_o know_v and_o therefore_o few_o value_n and_o prize_v this_o hide_a manna_n and_o as_o for_o thou_o o_o disconsolate_v saint_n though_o thou_o have_v reason_n to_o lay_v to_o heart_n thy_o loss_n yet_o thou_o shall_v not_o idol_n see_fw-mi thy_o comfort_n though_o spiritual_a and_o terminate_v in_o god_n thou_o shall_v not_o prefer_v the_o gift_n to_o the_o giver_n and_o the_o token_n and_o 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 not_o strive_v against_o this_o evil_a nor_o seek_v after_o a_o remedy_n and_o thus_o the_o disease_n will_v continual_o increase_v and_o become_v the_o more_o incurable_a o_o let_v we_o not_o then_o become_v secure_a and_o negligent_a let_v we_o often_o look_v in_o to_o our_o heart_n and_o review_v our_o work_n and_o let_v we_o under_o the_o great_a enlargement_n say_v with_o he_o 1_o chr._n 29.14_o who_o be_o i_o that_o i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o offer_v so_o willing_o all_o thing_n come_v of_o thou_o and_o of_o thy_o own_o have_v we_o give_v thou_o let_v we_o then_o be_v 1._o the_o more_o humble_a 2._o the_o more_o thankful_a least_o by_o our_o pride_n and_o ingratitude_n we_o provoke_v he_o to_o depart_v by_o who_o only_o we_o have_v access_n liberty_n and_o strength_n and_o without_o who_o none_o can_v so_o much_o as_o say_v serious_o and_o with_o a_o believe_a heart_n that_o christ_n be_v lord_n eph._n 2.18_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o 6_o 17_o 18._o 1_o cor._n 12.3_o 3._o let_v no_o former_a enlargement_n in_o duty_n make_v thou_o go_v in_o thy_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o all_o thy_o approach_n to_o god_n lean_a to_o he_o who_o only_o can_v strengthen_v and_o establish_v thy_o go_n thy_o vine_n will_v not_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unless_o it_o lean_v to_o this_o wall_n psa_n 119.116_o 117._o 4._o so_o soon_o as_o thou_o observe_v any_o decay_n of_o life_n and_o activity_n lay_v it_o to_o heart_n be_v humble_v for_o it_o strive_v against_o it_o and_o complain_v to_o god_n of_o it_o if_o thou_o suffer_v deadness_n by_o little_a and_o little_a to_o creep_v on_o it_o will_v turn_v to_o a_o habit_n which_o will_v hardly_o be_v shake_v off_o principiis_fw-la obsta_fw-la remember_v solomon_n he_o suffer_v his_o heart_n to_o be_v steal_v away_o by_o his_o strange_a wife_n till_o at_o length_n he_o build_v high_a place_n to_o the_o abomination_n of_o the_o heathen_a yea_o and_o some_o think_v that_o he_o sacrifice_v to_o they_o 1_o king_n 11._o the_o long_o thou_o delay_v to_o return_v thou_o will_v depart_v the_o further_a from_o god_n but_o if_o we_o do_v call_v ourselves_o to_o a_o account_n after_o every_o prayer_n and_o performance_n and_o do_v judge_v ourselves_o for_o every_o wander_a thought_n for_o our_o deadness_n and_o negligence_n in_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n what_o a_o notable_a mean_n may_v this_o through_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n prove_v for_o the_o remedying_a these_o evil_n what_o we_o daily_o observe_v with_o a_o mourn_a eye_n we_o will_v watch_v against_o and_o will_v not_o ready_o commit_v but_o when_o we_o forget_v and_o do_v not_o lay_v this_o evil_n to_o heart_n it_o must_v continue_v and_o may_v daily_o grow_v worse_a and_o worse_o and_o thus_o 5._o let_v we_o
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
luke_n 11.13_o let_v none_o then_o pretend_v his_o unfitness_n and_o indisposition_n as_o a_o cloak_n to_o cover_v his_o negligence_n and_o unwillingness_n but_o the_o less_o our_o strength_n fitness_n and_o ability_n be_v we_o have_v need_n be_v the_o more_o busy_a and_o diligent_a the_o apostle_n 2_o tim._n 1.6_o use_v a_o excellent_a allusion_n while_o he_o exhort_v timothy_n to_o stir_v up_o whether_o the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gift_n or_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v in_o he_o neither_o of_o the_o two_o i_o think_v shall_v be_v exclude_v both_o be_v very_o needful_a in_o the_o discharge_n of_o his_o ministry_n to_o which_o that_o exhortation_n main_o relate_v the_o word_n c_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proper_o signify_v to_o blow_v up_o the_o fire_n that_o be_v bury_v under_o ash_n and_o thus_o as_o it_o be_v to_o give_v and_o restore_v again_o life_n to_o that_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v dead_a and_o thus_o the_o word_n of_o the_o exhortation_n be_v general_a and_o though_o speak_v to_o timothy_n who_o have_v a_o large_a measure_n both_o of_o gift_n and_o grace_n yet_o be_v applicable_a to_o all_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n yea_o to_o all_o christian_n every_o one_o have_v receive_v mo_z or_o few_o talent_n and_o some_o measure_n as_o of_o grace_n so_o of_o gift_n and_o thus_o we_o may_v to_o our_o point_n from_o thence_o collect_v that_o every_o one_o be_v oblige_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o diligent_o improve_v that_o measure_n of_o strength_n he_o have_v and_o the_o weak_a and_o less_o the_o measure_n be_v there_o be_v the_o great_a need_n of_o diligence_n it_o be_v foolish_a to_o say_v because_o the_o fire_n be_v weak_a and_o seem_v to_o be_v dead_a and_o extinguish_v that_o therefore_o it_o be_v needless_a to_o blow_v the_o coal_n nay_o but_o the_o weak_a it_o be_v there_o be_v the_o great_a need_n of_o blow_v and_o that_o without_o delay_n lest_o in_o the_o interim_n the_o little_a spark_n die_v and_o go_v out_o it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n then_o so_o soon_o as_o we_o perceive_v deadness_n to_o seize_v upon_o we_o to_o stir_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o blow_v upon_o the_o coal_n lest_o our_o deadness_n become_v universal_a and_o remeedyless_a a_o candle_n when_o first_o the_o flame_n be_v blow_v out_o may_v with_o little_a difficulty_n be_v blow_v in_o again_o which_o after_o a_o little_a delay_n will_v become_v more_o difficult_a and_o then_o impossible_a hence_o we_o may_v see_v how_o foolish_a and_o unreasonable_a the_o child_n of_o man_n be_v in_o their_o plea_n and_o excuse_n for_o to_o indisposition_n to_o and_o thus_o may_v be_v a_o seven_o argument_n against_o those_o dreamer_n who_o there_fw-mi plead_v for_o the_o omission_n of_o duty_n in_o the_o case_n of_o unfitness_n and_o indisposition_n say_v we_o shall_v not_o go_v to_o god_n till_o we_o find_v the_o heart_n quicken_v and_o enlarge_v what_o else_o be_v it_o but_o to_o plead_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o use_v the_o mean_n till_o we_o have_v obtain_v the_o end_n for_o be_v not_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n a_o most_o notable_a mean_v to_o quicken_v a_o dead_a heart_n and_o to_o beget_v familiarity_n boldness_n and_o confidence_n the_o lord_n have_v not_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o mean_n for_o remove_v that_o sad_a stroke_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o use_v they_o and_o if_o we_o will_v not_o we_o may_v fear_v that_o sad_a threaten_n against_o laodicea_n while_o in_o the_o like_a case_n rev._n 3.16_o because_o thou_o be_v luketwarm_a i_o will_v spew_v thou_o out_o of_o my_o mouth_n such_o a_o temper_n be_v very_o loathsome_a to_o god_n he_o can_v endure_v it_o and_o shall_v we_o rest_v in_o that_o state_n and_o be_v at_o no_o pain_n to_o be_v rid_v of_o it_o but_o if_o we_o will_v not_o awaken_v and_o stir_v up_o our_o own_o heart_n if_o the_o lord_n mean_v to_o do_v we_o good_a he_o will_v put_v the_o spur_n to_o our_o dull_a sluggish_a spirit_n and_o shake_v the_o rod_n over_o our_o head_n and_o send_v out_o some_o one_o 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 name_n and_o vindicat_fw-la his_o glory_n in_o your_o just_a punishment_n as_o there_o he_o do_v in_o the_o destruction_n of_o nadab_n and_o abihu_n he_o will_v not_o hold_v he_o guiltless_a that_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a exod._n 20.7_o far_o less_o will_v he_o suffer_v his_o name_n to_o be_v take_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o immediate_a act_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o without_o reverence_n and_o godly_a fear_n what_o a_o mercy_n be_v it_o that_o he_o become_v not_o a_o consume_a sire_n to_o devour_v we_o heb._n 12.28_o 29._o 2._o though_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o add_v his_o stroke_n yet_o by_o our_o dead_a formal_a and_o careless_a performance_n we_o so_o dull_a and_o indispose_v the_o heart_n and_o contract_v such_o a_o habit_n of_o deadness_n that_o if_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o gracious_a to_o we_o lay_v hand_n on_o we_o as_o on_o u_z let_v and_o pull_v we_o as_o it_o be_v 19.16_o be_v gen._n 19.16_o by_o force_n out_o of_o 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 seem_v and_o profess_v to_o be_v fight_v against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o lay_v hold_n upon_o the_o lord_n strength_n when_o we_o profess_v to_o look_v up_o to_o he_o and_o to_o wrestle_v with_o he_o and_o thus_o at_o once_o as_o it_o be_v wrestle_v with_o the_o almighty_a and_o against_o hell_n and_o our_o lust_n o_o that_o we_o be_v convince_v of_o our_o folly_n and_o abominable_a security_n and_o negligence_n 3._o though_o there_o be_v no_o other_o hazard_n but_o the_o loss_n of_o the_o present_a duty_n and_o of_o mis-improving_a that_o price_n the_o lord_n put_v in_o our_o hand_n how_o may_v that_o rouse_v we_o up_o and_o set_v we_o a_o work_n this_o be_v like_a but_o much_o worse_a then_o that_o evil_a whereof_o solomon_n complain_v eccles_n 6.1_o 2._o while_o we_o have_v liberty_n to_o draw_v nigh_o to_o the_o king_n and_o present_a our_o supplication_n to_o he_o he_o open_v all_o his_o cabin_n and_o set_v the_o full_a treasure_n before_o we_o so_o that_o the_o supplicant_n need_v want_v nothing_o for_o his_o soul_n of_o all_o that_o he_o desire_v but_o if_o he_o be_v careless_a slack_a and_o remiss_a in_o ask_v he_o have_v no_o power_n to_o eat_v he_o want_v a_o stomach_n and_o appetite_n and_o in_o his_o suppose_a fullness_n go_v away_o as_o empty_a as_o he_o come_v then_o and_o not_o till_o then_o shall_v you_o seek_v and_o find_v i_o when_o you_o shall_v search_v for_o i_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n jer._n 29.13_o weak_a pang_n do_v not_o further_o the_o deliverance_n not_o bring_v the_o desire_a mercy_n to_o the_o birth_n and_o as_o sugunt_fw-la as_o lambunt_fw-la petram_fw-la mell_v non_fw-la sugunt_fw-la good_a never_o a_o whit_n as_o not_o the_o better_a ah_o
this_o wilderness_n and_o if_o they_o be_v once_o come_v home_o they_o will_v meet_v with_o no_o more_o trial_n nor_o temptation_n we_o may_v here_o apply_v the_o word_n speak_v in_o reference_n to_o the_o various_a dispensation_n and_o difficulty_n the_o israelit_v meet_v with_o in_o the_o wilderness_n deut._n 8.16_o after_o the_o lord_n have_v for_o a_o short_a while_n prove_v and_o humble_v we_o by_o this_o and_o other_o trial_n he_o will_v at_o the_o latter_a end_n do_v we_o good_a and_o full_o complete_a our_o happiness_n and_o so_o much_o brief_o concern_v those_o material_a and_o weighty_a case_n propound_v in_o the_o entry_n and_o which_o deserve_v a_o further_a prosecution_n and_o we_o shall_v now_o only_o in_o a_o word_n speak_v to_o two_o or_o three_o more_o and_o 1._o it_o may_v be_v ask_v whether_o we_o may_v be_v too_o spiritual_a and_o too_o much_o enlarge_v in_o prayer_n ans_fw-fr this_o question_n may_v seem_v superfluous_a if_o not_o ridiculous_a have_v not_o some_o of_o the_o popish_a zealot_n in_o their_o mystical_a theology_n exceed_v all_o bound_n so_o far_o as_o to_o fall_v into_o gross_a euthusiasme_n albeit_o their_o way_n and_o profession_n otherwise_o seem_v to_o be_v so_o far_o distant_a from_o and_o opposite_a unto_o such_o a_o dream_n for_o since_o they_o limit_v the_o spirit_n to_o the_o pope_n chair_n who_o can_v imagine_v that_o they_o can_v give_v way_n to_o this_o licentious_a liberty_n and_o since_o they_o plead_v so_o much_o for_o lip-devotion_n without_o heat_n and_o life_n who_o will_v think_v that_o they_o shall_v plead_v for_o such_o enthusiastic_a rapture_n yea_o and_o not_o only_o to_o own_o and_o maintain_v exstasy_n and_o extraordinary_a elevation_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o who_o raptu_fw-la who_o vid._n thom._n 2.2_o quaest_a 175_o &_o schola_v in_o loc_n &_o rainer_n pantheol_n §_o de_fw-fr raptu_fw-la among_o they_o come_v not_o this_o length_n but_o some_o of_o they_o also_o be_v so_o bold_a as_o to_o affirm_v that_o in_o prayer_n and_o spiritual_a contemplation_n there_o may_v be_v such_o a_o rapture_n and_o ecstasy_n as_o that_o not_o only_o the_o outward_a but_o also_o the_o inward_a sense_n and_o imagination_n may_v be_v suspend_v from_o all_o vital_a operation_n and_o during_o that_o exercise_n become_v incapable_a of_o any_o motion_n and_o action_n yea_o and_o that_o the_o soul_n may_v be_v so_o much_o affect_v with_o and_o drown_v in_o that_o heavenly_a contemplation_n as_o that_o all_o the_o act_n both_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n be_v suspend_v and_o cease_v thus_o the_o father_n of_o their_o mystical_a theology_n the_o supposititious_a 1._o supposititious_a diony_n de_fw-fr mist_n theol_fw-it cap._n 1._o dionysius_n jo._n 12._o jo._n jo._n thaulerus_n institut_fw-la cap._n 12._o thaulerus_n and_o other_o do_v seem_v to_o teach_v and_o thus_o they_o be_v interpret_v by_o their_o 12._o their_o vid._n suar._n the_o virt_n &_o stat_fw-la lib._n 2._o cap._n 12._o fellow_n but_o finem_fw-la but_o bonav_n 2._o tom_n opus_fw-la de_fw-fr mist_n theol_fw-it prope_fw-la finem_fw-la bonaventure_n and_o other_o o_fw-la other_o apud_fw-la gerson_n alphah_n 66_o lit_fw-fr o_fw-la admit_v a_o act_n of_o the_o will_n without_o the_o enocurrence_n of_o the_o mind_n or_o understanding_n we_o will_v not_o digress_v to_o compare_v and_o examine_v the_o several_a tenet_n of_o those_o mysterious_a divine_n only_o as_o to_o what_o concern_v the_o present_a question_n while_o they_o affirm_v that_o in_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n the_o soul_n may_v be_v so_o elevate_v as_o that_o neither_o the_o will_v nor_o mind_n elicit_v any_o act_n we_o can_v pass_v no_o fit_a verdict_n upon_o that_o opinion_n than_o retain_v than_o diony_n de_fw-fr div_o nom_fw-fr cap._n 7._o vocat_fw-la singularem_fw-la ac_fw-la mystieam_fw-la sapientiam_fw-la stultam_fw-la irrationabilem_fw-la &_o amentem_fw-la i_o know_v the_o popish_a doctor_n put_v a_o mysterious_a gloss_n on_o these_o word_n and_o i_o will_v not_o say_v beyond_o the_o author_n scope_n yet_o contrary_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o word_n which_o we_o have_v retain_v dionysius_n do_v on_o their_o mystical_a wisdom_n call_v it_o foolish_a mad_a and_o unreasonable_a for_o what_o can_v be_v more_o ridiculous_a then_o to_o affirm_v that_o we_o may_v meditate_v and_o yet_o mind_n and_o think_v upon_o nothing_o and_o that_o we_o can_v pray_v and_o yet_o desire_v and_o ask_v nothing_o for_o prayer_n as_o have_v be_v show_v part_n 1_o ch._n 4._o essential_o consist_v in_o the_o act_n of_o the_o will_n as_o meditation_n in_o the_o act_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o therefore_o when_o those_o act_n be_v remove_v those_o exercise_n can_v be_v perform_v and_o it_o must_v be_v a_o strange_a kind_n of_o elevation_n and_o enlargement_n of_o the_o soul_n when_o all_o its_o action_n and_o operation_n be_v suspend_v this_o must_v rather_o be_v a_o lethargy_n sleep_n or_o swoon_v of_o the_o soul_n than_o a_o perfection_n and_o elevation_n of_o it_o but_o enough_o of_o this_o childish_a dream_n and_o now_o in_o answer_n to_o the_o question_n thou_o need_v not_o fear_v o_o christian_n lest_o thou_o be_v too_o much_o enlarge_v in_o any_o ordinance_n it_o be_v but_o a_o little_a the_o best_a be_v capable_a of_o here_o it_o be_v but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o taste_n before_o the_o full_a meal_n when_o we_o shall_v sit_v 8.11_o sit_v mat._n 8.11_o down_o at_o the_o table_n with_o abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o all_o of_o we_o have_v reason_n to_o be_v humble_v for_o our_o deadness_n and_o want_n of_o zeal_n even_o then_o when_o we_o be_v most_o lively_a and_o most_o enlarge_v and_o alas_o how_o often_o do_v we_o bring_v cold_a heart_n to_o the_o throne_n and_o carry_v they_o away_o again_o without_o any_o heat_n sense_n or_o tenderness_n who_o can_v say_v with_o holy_a bernard_n nunquam_fw-la 116._o nunquam_fw-la bernard_n epist_n 116._o abs_fw-la te_fw-la absque_fw-la te_fw-la recedo_fw-la i_o will_v never_o go_v away_o from_o thou_o without_o thou_o without_o some_o heavenly_a and_o heart-melting_a impression_n who_o of_o we_o can_v say_v with_o that_o old_a man_n of_o who_o it_o be_v report_v that_o he_o always_o come_v from_o the_o throne_n with_o these_o word_n o_o etc._n o_o claudimini_fw-la oculi_fw-la mei_fw-la claudimini_fw-la nihil_fw-la enim_fw-la pulchrius_fw-la videbitis_fw-la etc._n etc._n eye_n be_v you_o shut_v be_v you_o shut_v for_o you_o shall_v never_o look_v upon_o a_o more_o sweet_a and_o lovely_a object_n than_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n which_o i_o have_v now_o see_v ah_o who_o can_v sufficient_o bewail_v our_o deadness_n and_o want_v of_o zeal_n and_o activity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o because_o we_o be_v dead_a we_o lay_v not_o this_o evil_a to_o heart_n and_o yet_o sometime_o there_o may_v be_v a_o flash_n of_o life_n and_o something_o look_v like_o the_o breathe_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v not_o of_o a_o heavenly_a descent_n for_o satan_n 369._o satan_n see_v part_n 1_o cha._n 9_o pag._n 369._o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n may_v cast_v in_o some_o holy_a motion_n and_o follow_v it_o with_o some_o quicken_a meditation_n of_o purpose_n to_o divert_v and_o cheat_v we_o of_o the_o present_a duty_n and_o therefore_o we_o will_v here_o take_v notice_n of_o bernard_n advice_n concern_v our_o sing_n of_o psalm_n as_o have_v as_o well_o place_n in_o our_o pray_n to_o god_n as_o in_o our_o praise_n of_o he_o o_o say_v this_o cantic_n this_o nihil_fw-la aliud_fw-la dum_fw-la psallitis_fw-la prater_fw-la id_fw-la quod_fw-la psallitis_fw-la câ—giteâ—is_fw-la nec_fw-la solas_fw-la dico_fw-la â—itandas_fw-la esse_fw-la cogitationes_fw-la vanas_fw-la &_o otiosas_fw-la sed_fw-la vitanda_fw-la sunt_fw-la &_o illa_fw-la quas_fw-la &c_n &c_n salubria_fw-la sunt_fw-la sed_fw-la minime_fw-la illa_fw-la salubriter_fw-la inter_fw-la psallendum_fw-la revilvitis_fw-la spiritus_fw-la enim_fw-la sanctus_n illa_fw-la hora_fw-la gratum_fw-la non_fw-la recipit_fw-la quicquid_fw-la aliud_fw-la quam_fw-la debes_fw-la neglecto_fw-la eo_fw-la quod_fw-la debeâ—_n obtâ—leris_fw-la bern._n serm_n 47._o super_fw-la cantic_n reverend_a ancient_n do_v not_o then_o only_o shun_v idle_a and_o vain_a thought_n but_o beware_v lest_o you_o think_v of_o those_o thing_n which_o you_o have_v read_v or_o which_o you_o have_v hear_v from_o the_o pulpit_n for_o though_o those_o thing_n be_v good_a and_o precious_a yet_o they_o be_v unseasonable_a while_o you_o be_v otherwise_o employ_v and_o the_o spirit_n than_o will_v not_o accept_v of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v impertinent_a to_o the_o present_a work_n and_o duty_n yet_o i_o will_v not_o be_v so_o severe_a as_o always_o to_o limit_v the_o saint_n in_o their_o private_a devotion_n albeit_o a_o minister_n or_o whosoever_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o other_o must_v look_v to_o the_o present_a work_n and_o follow_v it_o for_o the_o good_a of_o those_o who_o join_v in_o the_o duty_n but_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 quicken_a and_o strengthen_v motion_n and_o influence_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o than_o what_o deadness_n and_o coldness_n will_v seize_v upon_o the_o soul_n distemper_n will_v then_o creep_v on_o and_o lust_n will_v begin_v ro_o reign_n and_o command_v o_o then_o if_o thou_o find_v any_o fitness_n and_o disposition_n for_o the_o work_n any_o stir_v and_o heat_n within_o fail_v while_o the_o wind_n blow_v if_o thou_o queen_n the_o spirit_n by_o neglect_v such_o a_o opportunity_n thou_o may_v be_v put_v to_o wait_v cry_v and_o 5.6_o and_o cant._n 5.6_o complain_v before_o thou_o meet_v with_o such_o a_o gale_n again_o be_v thou_o indispose_v find_v thou_o much_o coldness_n and_o deadness_n to_o have_v seize_v upon_o thou_o o_o then_o cry_v for_o fire_n from_o heaven_n to_o fall_v upon_o thy_o sacrifice_n and_o beg_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n may_v breathe_v upon_o thou_o do_v not_o then_o say_v i_o be_o weak_a and_o therefore_o must_v not_o venture_v to_o wrestle_v with_o the_o strong_a and_o mighty_a one_o thou_o know_v not_o well_o what_o thou_o say_v while_o thou_o will_v make_v thy_o weakness_n a_o plea_n for_o run_v away_o from_o the_o rock_n of_o strength_n and_o defence_n be_v thou_o weak_a and_o be_v it_o not_o the_o lord_n who_o must_v 80.18_o must_v ps_n 80.18_o quicken_v and_o 5.10_o and_o 1_o pet._n 5.10_o enable_v thou_o be_v thou_o 9.12_o thou_o mat._n 9.12_o sick_a and_o will_v thou_o not_o come_v to_o the_o physician_n be_v thou_o 4.9.11_o thou_o ps_n 50.3_o 4.9.11_o afraid_a and_o will_v thou_o not_o go_v where_o thou_o may_v be_v secure_a when_o thou_o walke_v with_o god_n and_o art_n speak_v to_o he_o he_o be_v engage_v in_o thy_o quarrel_n who_o dare_v offer_v violence_n to_o any_o man_n while_o he_o be_v in_o the_o king_n presence_n the_o saint_n be_v never_o so_o secure_a as_o while_o they_o be_v most_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n and_o the_o near_a access_n they_o get_v the_o more_o safe_a they_o be_v from_o satan_n temptation_n and_o though_o even_o then_o he_o may_v 3.1_o may_v zech._n 3.1_o assault_v they_o yet_o he_o can_v hurt_v they_o nor_o work_v their_o ruin_n prayer_n be_v a_o main_a part_n of_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stand_v against_o the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n eph._n 6.18.11_o and_o be_v it_o not_o better_a to_o put_v on_o our_o armour_n then_o encounter_v temptation_n while_o we_o be_v weak_a and_o naked_a and_o thus_o neither_o our_o weakness_n nor_o strength_n neither_o our_o fitness_n nor_o indisposition_n may_v be_v pretend_v as_o a_o plea_n for_o lie_v by_o but_o both_o hold_v forth_o a_o strong_a motive_n and_o argument_n for_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n be_v thou_o strong_a and_o lively_a than_o thou_o be_v the_o more_o able_a and_o the_o more_o engage_v to_o thy_o duty_n be_v thou_o weak_a and_o faint_a then_o draw_v nigh_o to_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n if_o converse_v with_o the_o godly_a be_v a_o 2._o a_o see_v part_n 3_o chap._n 2._o sect._n 2._o mean_a for_o quicken_a our_o grace_n far_o more_o must_v fellowship_n with_o the_o lord_n himself_o work_v this_o bless_a effect_n and_o therefore_o prayer_n in_o which_o after_o a_o special_a manner_n we_o converse_v with_o god_n be_v hold_v forth_o as_o the_o best_a mean_n of_o our_o edification_n and_o build_n up_o in_o the_o faith_n judas_n 20._o for_o as_o acquire_v habit_n be_v increase_v by_o exercise_n so_o also_o the_o habit_n of_o grace_n and_o in_o prayer_n our_o faith_n and_o other_o grace_n be_v set_v a_o work_n and_o exercise_v and_o therefore_o must_v also_o be_v strengthen_v quicken_v and_o increase_v 5._o our_o sin_n shall_v send_v we_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o beg_v pardon_n and_o mercy_n alas_o they_o 4.10_o they_o gen._n 4.10_o cry_v for_o vengeance_n and_o judgement_n to_o be_v pour_v out_o upon_o we_o and_o o_o shall_v not_o the_o echo_n of_o that_o dreadful_a and_o lamentable_a voice_n alarm_n we_o to_o lift_v up_o our_o voice_n like_o a_o trumpet_n and_o cry_v mighty_o to_o the_o lord_n to_o blot_v our_o our_o iniquity_n and_o to_o hide_v his_o face_n from_o their_o cry_n ah_o shall_v we_o be_v silent_a while_o these_o bosom_n enemy_n night_n and_o day_n without_o cease_v make_v intercession_n against_o we_o and_o since_o of_o ourselves_o we_o can_v outcry_n they_o our_o voice_n be_v so_o weak_a that_o it_o can_v be_v hear_v by_o reason_n of_o their_o noise_n let_v we_o employ_v the_o mediator_n help_v his_o blood_n can_v 11.24_o can_v heb_fw-mi 11.24_o speak_v and_o all_o the_o clamour_n of_o our_o sin_n can_v hinder_v the_o lord_n from_o harken_v to_o what_o it_o say_v 6._o while_o satan_n 41._o satan_n mat._n 26_o 41._o tempt_v we_o to_o restrain_v prayer_n this_o shall_v provoke_v we_o to_o our_o duty_n when_o the_o enemy_n 10._o enemy_n 1_o pet._n 5.8_o 9_o 10._o go_v about_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n seek_v to_o destroy_v we_o shall_v not_o we_o fly_v to_o the_o city_n of_o refuge_n and_o ah_o whither_o shall_v the_o child_n when_o pursue_v run_z but_o in_o to_o the_o father_n bosom_n 7._o our_o call_n and_o holy_a profession_n our_o vow_n and_o manifold_a engagement_n to_o he_o in_o who_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v do_v oblige_v we_o to_o walk_v with_o he_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o in_o every_o 4.6_o every_o phil._n 4.6_o thing_n by_o prayer_n supplication_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o make_v our_o request_n know_v unto_o he_o we_o be_v 1.6_o be_v rev_n 1.6_o priest_n and_o therefore_o must_v daily_o offer_v up_o to_o our_o god_n this_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n 1_o pet._n 2.5_o we_o be_v his_o 25.14_o his_o joh._n 15.15_o ps_n 25.14_o friend_n and_o favourite_n to_o who_o he_o manifest_v his_o secret_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o lay_v out_o our_o condition_n to_o he_o and_o acquaint_v he_o with_o our_o purpose_n ah_o shall_v the_o lord_n so_o often_o visit_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n by_o his_o word_n and_o by_o his_o work_n and_o shall_v he_o not_o hear_v from_o we_o be_v 16.17_o be_v 2_o sam._n 16.17_o this_o your_o kindness_n to_o your_o friend_n will_v you_o deal_v so_o with_o a_o man_n like_o yourself_o and_o will_v you_o thus_o 32.6_o thus_o deut._n 32.6_o requite_v the_o lord_n 8._o our_o relation_n to_o god_n as_o our_o 11.2_o our_o cor._n 11.2_o husband_n 6.18_o husband_n 2_o cor._n 6.18_o father_n 13.13_o father_n joh._n 13.13_o lord_n and_o master_n &c_n &c_n do_v engage_v we_o to_o the_o frequent_a performance_n of_o this_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a duty_n what_o be_v thou_o a_o wife_n and_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o presence_n and_o society_n of_o thy_o kind_a husband_n be_v thou_o a_o son_n 15._o son_n hinc_fw-la academici_n nonnulli_fw-la orbos_fw-la illos_fw-la &_o utrisque_fw-la carentes_fw-la parentibus_fw-la dicebant_fw-la qui_fw-la orationibus_fw-la precibusque_fw-la spretis_fw-la ad_fw-la superiorem_fw-la dÃvinamque_fw-la naturam_fw-la converti_fw-la negligebant_fw-la franc._n venet._n cant_fw-la 3._o tun_n 6._o cap._n 15._o and_o will_v thou_o not_o draw_v nigh_o to_o thy_o love_a father_n what_o have_v thou_o such_o a_o husband_n and_o father_n so_o great_a and_o excellent_a and_o yet_o so_o kind_a and_o condescend_v and_o dare_v thou_o thus_o undervalue_v his_o love_n have_v thou_o such_o a_o master_n such_o a_o king_n and_o lord_n to_o who_o thou_o may_v thus_o approach_v and_o with_o who_o converse_v so_o familiar_o and_o will_v thou_o not_o improve_v this_o privilege_n ah_o shall_v he_o stoop_v so_o low_a to_o thou_o and_o will_v thou_o despise_v thy_o own_o mercy_n 9_o as_o our_o relation_n to_o god_n so_o also_o our_o relation_n to_o our_o brethren_n and_o fellow-servant_n do_v oblige_v we_o to_o this_o the_o 8.20_o the_o jer._n 8.20_o harvest_n be_v past_a and_o the_o summer_n be_v
call_v alcibiades_n 2._o or_o of_o a_o vow_n be_v translate_v in_o ou_fw-fr and_o other_o language_n to_o the_o shame_n of_o many_o dead_a and_o formal_a christian_n that_o they_o may_v go_v to_o school_n and_o learn_v from_o a_o pagan_a much_o sincerity_n zeal_n and_o devotion_n but_o thus_o we_o see_v that_o both_o scripture_n and_o natural_a reason_n teach_v we_o that_o heart-devotion_n be_v the_o best_a and_o the_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o god_n in_o prayer_n be_v more_o acceptable_a than_o any_o outward_a oblation_n why_o then_o shall_v thou_o say_v 6.6.8_o say_v micah_n 6.6.8_o wherewith_o shall_v i_o come_v before_o the_o lord_n have_v he_o not_o show_v thou_o o_o man_n what_o be_v good_a and_o what_o do_v the_o lord_n require_v of_o thou_o but_o to_o walk_v humble_o with_o thy_o god_n 4.6_o god_n phil._n 4.6_o and_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n to_o make_v your_o request_n know_v unto_o he_o 2._o all_o the_o person_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n do_v call_v and_o invite_v we_o 1._o the_o father_n open_v his_o bowel_n to_o receive_v and_o embrace_v we_o he_o hold_v forth_o the_o golden_a sceptre_n and_o say_v come_v and_o fear_v not_o you_o may_v have_v access_n and_o acceptance_n look_v not_o upon_o i_o as_o a_o sin-revenging_a god_n and_o as_o a_o consume_a fire_n unless_o you_o stand_v at_o a_o distance_n and_o will_v keep_v up_o the_o old_a controversy_n and_o enmity_n as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o 33.11_o the_o ezek._n 33.11_o lord_n i_o delight_v not_o in_o your_o death_n but_o rather_o that_o you_o turn_v and_o live_v that_o you_o will_v lay_v down_o your_o weapon_n and_o submit_v that_o you_o will_v accept_v the_o king_n pardon_v free_o offer_v to_o you_o that_o in_o stead_n of_o fight_v against_o i_o you_o will_v 12.4_o will_v hos_fw-la 12.4_o jacob-like_a with_o tear_n and_o supplication_n wrestle_v with_o i_o till_o you_o prevail_v and_o get_v the_o blessing_n 33.11_o blessing_n ezek._n 33.11_o turn_v you_o turn_v you_o from_o your_o evil_a way_n for_o why_o will_v you_o die_v o_o self-destroying_a sinner_n and_o as_o for_o all_o true_a israelites_n who_o have_v make_v their_o peace_n with_o god_n what_o shall_v discourage_v they_o know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o father_n himself_o love_v you_o and_o will_v refuse_v you_o nothing_o joh._n 16.27.23_o 3._o the_o son_n by_o his_o blood_n have_v purchase_v to_o we_o this_o liberty_n and_o privilege_n he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n that_o we_o who_o by_o nature_n be_v as_o far_o off_o as_o devil_n may_v be_v bring_v near_o and_o that_o our_o prayer_n and_o person_n shall_v be_v accept_v eph._n 2.13.18_o eph._n 3.12_o rom._n 5.2_o joh._n 14.6_o etc._n etc._n we_o may_v then_o hearken_v to_o his_o voice_n cry_v and_o expostulate_v with_o we_o ah_o will_v you_o so_o far_o undervalue_v my_o love_n will_v you_o suffer_v my_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v in_o vain_a shall_v i_o purchase_v such_o a_o privilege_n for_o you_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o rate_n and_o will_v you_o not_o improve_v it_o o_o come_v to_o the_o father_n come_v i_o be_o the_o 6._o the_o joh._n 14_o 6._o way_n and_o shall_v be_v your_o guide_n you_o shall_v not_o mistake_v i_o be_o the_o 10.7.9_o the_o joh._n 10.7.9_o door_n you_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o wait_v and_o knock_v long_o you_o shall_v get_v entrance_n access_n and_o acceptance_n 4._o the_o holy_a ghost_n offer_v his_o help_n he_o stretch_v forth_o his_o hand_n to_o draw_v we_o and_o say_v let_v nothing_o fear_v or_o discourage_v you_o ah_o but_o say_v the_o tremble_a sinner_n i_o be_o foolish_a and_o ignorant_a i_o be_o not_o for_o the_o court_n i_o know_v not_o what_o to_o say_v to_o the_o king_n he_o will_v but_o mock_v i_o nay_o but_o say_v the_o spirit_n come_v and_o i_o will_v be_v your_o mouth_n i_o will_v teach_v you_o what_o to_o say_v and_o make_v you_o ask_v according_a to_o his_o will_n rom._n 8.27_o o_o but_o will_v the_o sinner_n yet_o say_v i_o be_o weak_a and_o can_v ascend_v so_o high_a i_o be_o lazy_a and_o be_o not_o for_o so_o high_a a_o employment_n i_o be_o drowsy_a and_o when_o at_o work_n in_o the_o king_n presence_n be_o ready_a to_o fall_v asleep_a yet_o say_v the_o spirit_n fear_v not_o only_o be_v willing_a and_o obedient_a and_o i_o will_v help_v all_o thy_o infirmity_n let_v all_o thy_o weakness_n and_o want_n be_v upon_o i_o i_o will_v quicken_v and_o strengthen_v thou_o thou_o shall_v not_o want_v tear_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o that_o be_v the_o eloquence_n which_o the_o lord_n require_v and_o which_o always_o prevail_v with_o he_o rom._n 8.26_o ps_n 51.12_o nay_o how_o often_o have_v the_o holy_a spirit_n knock_v and_o call_v while_o we_o be_v fast_o asleep_a and_o take_v little_a notice_n of_o his_o motion_n ah_o how_o often_o have_v we_o thus_o resist_v he_o and_o when_o we_o run_v he_o must_v prevent_v we_o and_o set_v we_o a_o work_n he_o must_v draw_v on_o the_o conference_n and_o say_v though_o we_o discern_v not_o his_o voice_n seek_v you_o my_o face_n before_o we_o say_v thy_o face_n lord_n we_o will_v seek_v ps_n 27.8_o last_o the_o lord_n attribute_n do_v call_v and_o invite_v thou_o to_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o 1_o his_o justice_n and_o terror_n his_o anger_n and_o displeasurre_n cry_v unto_o thou_o o_o secure_a sinner_n what_o do_v thou_o mean_v be_v thou_o strong_a than_o the_o almighty_a will_v thou_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v his_o wrath_n why_o do_v thou_o not_o then_o come_v in_o and_o humble_v thyself_o before_o he_o why_o do_v thou_o not_o present_v thy_o supplication_n unto_o he_o lest_o i_o tear_v you_o in_o piece_n and_o there_o be_v none_o to_o deliver_v ps_n 50.22_o 23._o ps_n 2.12_o 2._o his_o mercy_n and_o tender_a bowel_n cry_v behold_v i_o behold_v i_o i_o be_o ready_a to_o embrace_v thou_o the_o fountain_n stand_v open_a and_o thou_o may_v draw_v water_n it_o will_v cost_v thou_o but_o a_o word_n oh_o call_v and_o cry_v mighty_o and_o thou_o shall_v taste_v its_o sweetness_n o_o lay_v hold_v on_o i_o and_o make_v peace_n and_o thou_o shall_v make_v peace_n isa_n 27.5_o 3._o his_o patience_n and_o forbearance_n do_v call_v to_o thou_o oh_o despise_v not_o thy_o own_o mercy_n any_o long_o do_v thou_o not_o know_v that_o thy_o day_n be_v draw_v to_o a_o close_a that_o night_n be_v come_v on_o when_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o work_v know_v thou_o not_o that_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n goodness_n and_o long-suffering_a shall_v lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n rom._n 2.4_o o_o remember_v that_o abuse_a patience_n will_v ere_o long_o give_v place_n to_o sin-revenging_a justice_n and_o thou_o can_v not_o promise_v to_o thyself_o one_o day_n respite_n this_o night_n o_o fool_n thy_o soul_n may_v be_v require_v of_o thou_o luk._n 12.20_o 4._o his_o omniscience_n and_o omni-presence_n may_v be_v motive_n enough_o to_o set_v thou_o a_o work_n now_o thy_o scruple_n and_o doubt_n be_v remove_v thou_o need_v not_o say_v where_o shall_v i_o find_v the_o lord_n and_o will_v he_o hear_v when_o i_o call_v for_o he_o fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o be_v every_o where_o and_o from_o his_o presence_n thou_o can_v not_o fly_v jer._n 23.24_o ps_n 139.7_o 8._o etc._n etc._n and_o all_o thing_n be_v naked_a before_o he_o he_o know_v our_o very_a thought_n a_o far_o off_o before_o they_o arise_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o be_v know_v to_o ourselves_o heb._n 4.13_o ps_n 139.2_o etc._n etc._n 5._o his_o eternity_n shall_v make_v thou_o as_o it_o do_v many_o pagan_n who_o have_v not_o the_o light_n of_o the_o scripture_n which_o thou_o may_v daily_o read_v mind_v another_o life_n ah_o do_v thou_o not_o know_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n live_v for_o ever_o so_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o his_o honest_a supplicant_n 1.4_o supplicant_n 1_o pet._n 1.4_o a_o undefiled_a and_o incorruptible_a inheritance_n that_o fade_v not_o away_o if_o it_o be_v not_o worth_a the_o ask_n its_o worth_a nothing_o ah_o what_o 33._o what_o repetebat_fw-la plato_n scil_n quotidie_fw-la sola_fw-la aeterna_fw-la esse_fw-la vera_fw-la temperalia_fw-la vero_fw-la verisimlia_fw-la &_o quae_fw-la sensus_fw-la appetit_fw-la aut_fw-la time_n nihil_fw-la aliud_fw-la esse_fw-la quam_fw-la somnia_fw-la itaque_fw-la haec_fw-la omne_fw-la penitus_fw-la esse_fw-la contemnenda_fw-la &_o ut_fw-la mala_fw-la vitentur_fw-la quibus_fw-la iplenus_fw-la est_fw-la mundus_fw-la ad_fw-la aeterâ—a_fw-la confugiendum_fw-la marsil_n fiâ—_n in_o vita_fw-la platonis_fw-la 33._o fool_n be_v we_o who_o labour_n and_o toil_n and_o spend_v our_o time_n and_o strength_n for_o perish_a trifle_n or_o as_o plato_n call_v they_o dream_v and_o will_v not_o so_o much_o as_o once_o serious_o and_o diligent_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a crown_n of_o
heavenly_a exercise_n whereby_o in_o a_o solemn_a way_n we_o have_v access_n to_o and_o 1.3_o and_o 1_o joh._n 1.3_o fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n do_v not_o a_o little_a contribute_v for_o that_o end_n eph._n 6.10_o compare_v with_o ver_fw-la 18._o in_o prayer_n not_o one_o but_o several_a grace_n be_v exercise_v and_o therefore_o etc._n etc._n 2._o it_o be_v no_o less_o certain_a that_o our_o prayer_n can_v change_v he_o with_o who_o be_v no_o variablness_n nor_o shadow_n of_o turn_v jam._n 1.17_o for_o he_o be_v in_o one_o mind_n and_o who_o can_v turn_v he_o job_n 23.13_o but_o yet_o 3._o prayer_n be_v a_o mean_v appoint_v by_o he_o for_o obtain_v whatsoever_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o mat._n 7.7_o etc._n etc._n so_o that_o we_o may_v as_o yea_o more_a confident_o expect_v a_o return_n to_o our_o prayer_n as_o the_o husbandman_n the_o harvest_n after_o his_o plow_a and_o sow_v and_o albeit_o the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n who_o live_v by_o sense_n but_o be_v stranger_n to_o the_o noble_a life_n of_o faith_n can_v sow_v in_o hope_n but_o not_o pray_v in_o hope_n yet_o the_o generation_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v learned_a to_o trust_v god_n word_n know_v that_o it_o be_v sure_a than_o the_o season_n of_o the_o year_n or_o the_o word_n of_o natural_a cause_n promise_v success_n to_o their_o labour_n and_o that_o though_o the_o season_n shall_v dis-appoint_a the_o sower_n and_o the_o most_o refine_a gold_n be_v turn_v to_o dross_n yet_o the_o word_n of_o god_n will_v abide_v firm_a and_o sure_a for_o ever_o 2_o pet._n 1.23_o 25._o ps_n 12.6_o ps_n 46.2_o etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o such_o will_v rather_o forget_v to_o eat_v their_o bread_n and_o neglect_v the_o most_o necessary_a labour_n and_o employment_n then_o forbear_v to_o plead_v the_o promise_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n nay_o a_o most_o cruel_a decree_n and_o threaten_a can_v not_o withhold_v daniel_n a_o for_o some_o few_o day_n from_o the_o throne_n but_o he_o must_v pray_v and_o so_o oft_o a_o day_n though_o he_o shall_v be_v cast_v into_o the_o lion_n den_n dan._n 6.7_o 10._o yet_o 4._o though_o prayer_n be_v such_o a_o successful_a and_o never-lying_a mean_n though_o it_o be_v like_o the_o fruitful_a womb_n that_o never_o miscarry_v and_o the_o full_a breast_n that_o always_o yield_v milk_n yet_o we_o need_v not_o inquire_v after_o its_o virtue_n and_o excellency_n as_o if_o of_o itself_o it_o have_v any_o proportion_n with_o or_o efficacy_n for_o produce_v such_o great_a effect_n for_o 1._o be_v nothing_o like_o natural_a cause_n which_o work_n by_o their_o strength_n and_o activity_n neither_o 2._o have_v prayer_n any_o moral_a causality_n by_o way_n of_o merit_n and_o deserve_a ah_o what_o worth_a and_o excellency_n can_v there_o be_v in_o it_o as_o it_o be_v our_o empty_a performance_n have_v much_o dross_n and_o imperfection_n cleave_v to_o it_o but_o all_o its_o efficacy_n flow_v 1._o from_o god_n ordinance_n and_o appointment_n he_o have_v appoint_v it_o not_o only_o to_o be_v medium_n cultus_fw-la but_o also_o medium_n impetrationis_fw-la not_o only_o to_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o worship_n but_o also_o a_o channel_n for_o convey_v to_o we_o all_o the_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n the_o lord_n have_v promise_v what_o ever_o have_v the_o stamp_n of_o heaven_n on_o it_o must_v be_v currant_n money_n whatever_o the_o metal_n otherwise_o be_v and_o thus_o in_o baptism_n we_o look_v over_o the_o element_n unto_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o from_o thence_o expect_v the_o blessing_n and_o thus_o the_o weak_a hand_n of_o prayer_n can_v bring_v home_o abundance_n of_o provision_n 2._o from_o the_o covenant_n and_o free_a promise_n of_o god_n which_o by_o prayer_n we_o plead_v at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n prayer_n lay_v hold_v on_o god_n truth_n and_o fidelity_n and_o therefore_o can_v be_v send_v away_o empty_a and_o as_o the_o promise_n be_v the_o foundation_n and_o ground_n whereon_o prayer_n be_v build_v so_o prayer_n be_v a_o object_n of_o the_o promise_n the_o lord_n have_v once_o and_o again_o give_v his_o word_n concern_v its_o success_n and_o prevalency_n and_o he_o will_v fulfil_v that_o word_n 3._o from_o our_o relation_n to_o god_n as_o a_o father_n which_o be_v plead_v in_o prayer_n must_v prevail_v that_o one_o word_n father_n say_v noble_a exprimere_fw-la noble_a vocula_n pater_fw-la dicta_fw-la in_o cord_n est_fw-la cloquentia_fw-la quam_fw-la demosthenes_n cicero_n &_o eloquentissimi_fw-la in_o mundo_fw-la nunquam_fw-la possunt_fw-la exprimere_fw-la luther_n come_v from_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o son_n exceed_v the_o eloquence_n of_o demosthenes_n cicero_n and_o all_o the_o famous_a orator_n in_o the_o world_n 4._o from_o god_n love_n to_o we_o and_o delight_n in_o we_o and_o our_o prayer_n 5._o from_o the_o interest_n his_o spirit_n have_v in_o prayer_n it_o be_v his_o work_n rather_o than_o we_o 6._o from_o christ_n blood_n the_o altar_n whereon_o we_o offer_v this_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n and_o the_o price_n lay_v down_o for_o all_o our_o mercy_n 7._o from_o christ_n intercession_n and_o concur_v with_o we_o etc._n etc._n see_v part_n 2._o chap._n 2._o sect_n 2._o hence_o 5._o albeit_o the_o almighty_a have_v no_o delight_n in_o our_o prayer_n and_o performance_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o gain_n and_o advantage_n to_o his_o all-sufficient_a majesty_n job_n 22.3_o job_n 35.7_o 8._o yet_o he_o not_o only_o accept_v but_o also_o delight_v in_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o righteous_a as_o a_o part_n of_o that_o homage_n we_o owe_v to_o he_o and_o as_o a_o mean_a whereby_o he_o may_v communicate_v himself_o and_o do_v good_a to_o his_o child_n pro._n 15.8_o he_o 7.18_o he_o micah_n 7.18_o delight_v in_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o also_o in_o every_o mean_a whereby_o and_o occasion_n wherein_o he_o may_v exercise_v this_o most_o glorious_a attribute_n hence_o 7._o since_o the_o lord_n delight_v in_o and_o accept_v our_o prayer_n as_o mean_n he_o have_v appoint_v for_o derive_v the_o blessing_n to_o we_o since_o they_o always_o prevail_v and_o meet_v with_o a_o gracious_a answer_n we_o may_v well_o say_v that_o they_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o show_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o do_v we_o good_a for_o albeit_o in_o some_o case_n de_fw-fr deo_fw-la etiam_fw-la vera_fw-la dicere_fw-la periculosum_fw-la sit_fw-la as_o austin_n once_o say_v yet_o there_o be_v no_o hazard_n to_o speak_v with_o the_o scripture_n and_o what_o be_v there_o clear_o hold_v forth_o and_o do_v we_o not_o there_o read_v of_o the_o move_a and_o sound_v of_o god_n bowel_n isa_n 63.15_o jer._n 31.20_o of_o his_o return_v and_o repent_v of_o the_o evil_n he_o have_v threaten_v and_o leave_v a_o blessing_n where_o he_o have_v begin_v to_o smite_v and_o curse_v joel_n 2.13_o 14._o etc._n etc._n and_o particular_o as_o to_o prayer_n be_v it_o not_o write_v that_o after_o nineveh_n have_v cry_v mighty_o unto_o god_n he_o turn_v and_o repent_v of_o the_o evil_n he_o have_v say_v he_o will_v do_v and_o do_v it_o not_o jon._n 3.10_o and_o do_v he_o not_o promise_v the_o same_o to_o every_o nation_n and_o person_n that_o turn_v at_o his_o threaten_n jer._n 18.8_o ezek._n 33.14_o etc._n etc._n and_o how_o often_o do_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n pray_v that_o he_o will_v turn_v from_o his_o fierce_a anger_n and_o will_v turn_v to_o they_o as_o ps_n 25.16_o ps_n 60.1_o ps_n 62_o 16._o ps_n 86.16_o etc._n etc._n and_o do_v not_o moses_n stand_v in_o the_o breach_n to_o turn_v away_o god_n wrath_n from_o his_o people_n ps_n 106.23_o and_o be_v it_o not_o say_v of_o jacob_n that_o he_o have_v power_n over_o the_o great_a angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o loc_n and_o vid._n calv._n in_o loc_n prevail_v and_o get_v the_o victory_n hos_fw-la 12.3_o 4._o may_v we_o not_o from_o these_o scripture_n and_o particular_o from_o what_o be_v report_v of_o jacob_n wrestle_v conclude_v that_o the_o more_o zeal_n and_o tenderness_n the_o more_o faith_n and_o confidence_n we_o express_v in_o prayer_n the_o more_o strong_o and_o feel_o we_o plead_v the_o more_o argument_n and_o motive_n we_o press_v from_o his_o word_n the_o more_o we_o shall_v prevail_v and_o that_o the_o more_o we_o be_v move_v and_o affect_v while_o we_o pray_v the_o more_o we_o do_v move_v and_o prevail_v with_o god_n and_o i_o think_v strange_a that_o any_o shall_v scruple_n to_o yield_v to_o this_o but_o for_o prevent_v a_o mistake_n it_o will_v be_v consider_v that_o it_o be_v absure_v to_o imagine_v that_o the_o lord_n can_v be_v move_v or_o turn_v from_o his_o eternal_a purpose_n and_o decree_n thus_o there_o be_v 1.17_o be_v jam._n 1.17_o no_o variableness_n with_o god_n neither_o shadow_n of_o turn_v but_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o be_v move_v by_o prayer_n 1._o because_o he_o
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 thou_o be_v unworthy_a to_o receive_v and_o unâ—it_a to_o entertain_v such_o a_o guest_n but_o if_o thou_o desire_v and_o wâ—lt_v ask_v what_o need_v thou_o fâ—ar_v will_v not_o your_o heavenly_a father_n give_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o luk._n 11.13_o o_o what_o a_o excellent_a master_n do_v we_o serve_v who_o as_o he_o set_v we_o a_o task_n and_o appoint_v our_o wage_n so_o also_o he_o give_v strength_n to_o perform_v he_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o work_v and_o then_o reward_v our_o labour_n four_o all_o you_o who_o live_v under_o the_o breathe_n of_o the_o almighty_a you_o on_o who_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v and_o who_o be_v warm_v and_o refresh_v with_o its_o pleasant_a beam_n take_v heed_n lest_o you_o sin_v away_o this_o great_a mercy_n and_o privilege_v 5.5_o privilege_v 1_o thes_n 5.5_o you_o be_v not_o of_o the_o night_n why_o shall_v darkness_n surprise_v you_o a_o eclipse_n may_v prove_v terrible_a and_o dangerous_a to_o you_o the_o office_n of_o the_o roman_a 127._o roman_a plutarch_n cher_fw-fr gree_n rom._n illust_n vit_fw-mi in_o num._n pamphil_n pag._n mihi_fw-la 44_o 45._o &_o in_o camill._n pag._n 127._o vestal_n chiefy_o be_v to_o keep_v in_o the_o sacred_a as_o be_v suppose_v fire_n which_o if_o let_v out_o they_o be_v drive_v into_o a_o dark_a corner_n strip_v naked_a and_o scourge_v for_o their_o negligence_n and_o you_o who_o be_v 11.2_o be_v 2_o cor._n 11.2_o chaste_a virgin_n to_o christ_n be_v call_v to_o maintain_v the_o heavenly_a fire_n and_o if_o through_o your_o negligence_n it_o be_v quench_v you_o will_v be_v leave_v for_o a_o while_n in_o the_o dark_a and_o a_o 12.7_o a_o 2_o cor_fw-la 12.7_o messenger_n of_o satan_n may_v be_v let_v loose_a to_o buffet_v you_o especial_o if_o by_o some_o gross_a and_o scandalous_a sin_n you_o drive_v away_o the_o spirit_n and_o scandalize_v your_o profession_n than_o you_o may_v expect_v some_o remarkable_a stroke_n the_o lord_n will_v vindicate_v his_o glorious_a name_n before_o the_o son_n of_o man_n who_o have_v be_v witness_n of_o the_o dishonour_n do_v to_o he_o if_o the_o vestal_a nun_n be_v deflower_v they_o suffer_v a_o most_o cit_fw-la most_o vid._n plut._n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la terrible_a kind_n of_o death_n their_o profession_n and_o function_n be_v think_v holy_a and_o honourable_a and_o therefore_o their_o punishment_n be_v fearful_a and_o remarkable_a and_o though_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o destroy_v any_o of_o his_o honest_a servant_n yet_o he_o will_v distress_n and_o chastise_v they_o when_o they_o 85.8_o they_o ps_n 85.8_o step_v aside_o to_o folly_n he_o may_v drive_v they_o from_o his_o presence_n and_o shut_v they_o up_o in_o prison_n where_o there_o be_v neither_o light_n nor_o heat_n and_o in_o this_o extremity_n they_o be_v ready_a to_o warm_v themselves_o at_o their_o own_o fire_n and_o to_o a_o to_o be_v 50.1_o a_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o spark_n they_o have_v kindle_v run_v either_o to_o creature-comfort_n to_o calm_v that_o storm_n be_v in_o that_o distemper_n somewhat_o like_a to_o 16._o to_o 1_o sam._n 16._o saul_n who_o when_o the_o evil_a spirit_n from_o the_o lord_n come_v upon_o he_o call_v for_o the_o musician_n or_o else_o they_o rest_v on_o their_o duty_n not_o look_v up_o to_o the_o spirit_n for_o his_o help_n thus_o as_o it_o be_v dare_v with_o nadab_n and_o abihu_n to_o offer_v strange_a fire_n before_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v not_o lawful_a for_o the_o vestal_a cit_fw-la vestal_a vid._n plut._n loc_fw-la cit_fw-la nun_n to_o kindle_v their_o sacred_a fire_n if_o once_o put_v out_o any_o other_o way_n but_o from_o the_o sunbeam_n though_o the_o saint_n fire_n be_v never_o total_o extinguish_v yet_o in_o the_o night_n of_o desertion_n while_o the_o soul_n be_v asleep_a and_o neglect_v to_o maintain_v it_o it_o become_v so_o weâ—k_a that_o without_o a_o new_a supply_n from_o heaven_n it_o will_v not_o burn_v our_o sacrifice_n and_o if_o strange_a fire_n be_v take_v in_o the_o place_n of_o it_o our_o sacrifice_n will_v not_o be_v accept_v every_o fire_n be_v not_o kindle_v from_o heaven_n there_o be_v a_o fire_n that_o arise_v from_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o earth_n as_o in_o 10.1_o in_o leu._n 10.1_o earthquake_n and_o that_o be_v dangerous_a there_o be_v also_o a_o 5._o a_o vid._n doctiss_fw-la joâ—n_n de_fw-fr mâ—y_n sac._n phys_n part_n 2._o loc_fw-la 5._o fire_n that_o come_v from_o hell_n and_o this_o whatever_o be_v the_o fuel_n and_o matter_n yet_o as_o to_o its_o original_n be_v devilish_a the_o bullock_n thou_o offere_v may_v be_v without_o blemish_n and_o yet_o bring_v from_o the_o wrong_a herd_n it_o concern_v we_o therefore_o to_o know_v whence_o good_a motion_n come_v and_o how_o they_o arise_v in_o the_o heart_n before_o we_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o altar_n and_o offer_v they_o up_o to_o god_n and_o thus_o we_o come_v to_o the_o last_o particular_a we_o promise_v to_o speak_v to_o which_o have_v two_o branch_n viz._n how_o that_o sacred_a fire_n that_o come_v from_o heaven_n may_v be_v know_v and_o distinguish_v 1._o from_o that_o fire_n which_o come_v from_o hell_n 2._o from_o the_o fire_n that_o proceed_v only_o from_o our_o own_o bowel_n or_o be_v bring_v from_o our_o own_o hearth_n as_o for_o the_o first_o we_o shall_v 1._o speak_v a_o word_n to_o that_o which_o be_v suppose_v and_o then_o 2._o to_o the_o question_n itself_o 1._o then_o it_o be_v here_o suppose_a that_o satan_n have_v a_o influence_n upâ—n_v the_o heart_n and_o can_v suggest_v to_o we_o either_o good_a as_o to_o the_o object_n and_o matter_n or_o ill_a thought_n and_o can_v obstetricat_fw-la to_o the_o bring_v forth_o of_o vile_a lust_n and_o affection_n it_o be_v too_o large_a a_o field_n neither_o will_n we_o digress_v so_o far_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o several_a 10._o several_a with_fw-mi cantur_fw-la scholast_n ad_fw-la 1.2_o quaest_n 80._o loc_n come_v scriptores_fw-la §_o de_fw-fr tentatione_n catechist_n in_o orat_fw-la domin_v inprimis_fw-la vero_fw-la i_o hom_n goodwin_n de_fw-fr desertion_n or_o a_o chird_n of_o light_n ch_z 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o way_n and_o method_n satan_n observe_v that_o he_o may_v alluâ—e_v and_o entangle_v weak_a and_o foolish_a i_o but_o we_o shall_v now_o only_o in_o the_o general_a and_o brief_o speak_v to_o that_o intricat_a and_o obstruse_a question_n how_o satan_n do_v work_v on_o the_o understanding_n and_o will_n whether_o mediate_o or_o immediate_o and_o the_o common_a opinion_n not_o only_o of_o popish_a casuist_n and_o school_n man_n but_o of_o all_o divine_n of_o whatsoever_o profession_n whether_o orthodox_n lutheran_n etc._n etc._n be_v that_o satan_n have_v only_o a_o mediate_v access_n unto_o and_o indirect_a work_n upon_o the_o heart_n five_o z._n in_o that_o he_o can_v work_v upon_o the_o sense_n whether_o outward_a or_o inward_a and_o imagination_n and_o there_o stir_v up_o phantasm_n and_o representation_n whereby_o the_o mind_n and_o will_v by_o reason_n of_o their_o sympathy_n and_o connexion_n with_o those_o inferior_a faculty_n be_v affect_v be_v draw_v along_o to_o subscribe_v approve_v and_o comply_v with_o what_o be_v thus_o suggest_v unto_o they_o by_o these_o native_a trusty_n and_o thus_o satan_n may_v be_v compare_v to_o a_o enemy_n besiege_v a_o impregnable_a for_o it_o who_o have_v gain_v some_o outwork_n do_v from_o thence_o at_o a_o venture_n cast_v fire_n ball_n over_o the_o wall_n or_o in_o at_o the_o window_n not_o know_v whether_o they_o shall_v hurt_v or_o not_o so_o satan_n that_o malicious_a enemy_n have_v access_n to_o the_o sense_n imagination_n and_o sensitive_a appetit_fw-la those_o natural_a agent_n neither_o be_v abâ—eto_o resist_v his_o poâ—er_n nor_o watchful_a against_o his_o assault_n be_v more_o easy_o bring_v under_o and_o he_o havi_fw-la g_o friend_n