virtue_n of_o a_o immediate_a extraordinary_a influence_n of_o divine_a power_n transient_o affect_v their_o mind_n such_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o miracle_n healing_n and_o the_o like_a there_o be_v no_o extraordinary_a officer_n but_o they_o have_v these_o gift_n but_o yet_o they_o can_v work_v or_o operate_v by_o virtue_n of_o they_o only_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n give_v they_o especial_a direction_n for_o the_o put_v forth_o of_o his_o power_n in_o they_o so_o it_o be_v say_v that_o paul_n and_o barnabas_n preach_v at_o iconium_n the_o lord_n give_v testimony_n unto_o the_o word_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o grant_v sign_n and_o wonder_n to_o be_v do_v by_o their_o hand_n act_n 14._o 3._o the_o work_n of_o sign_n and_o miracle_n be_v the_o immediate_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n nor_o can_v any_o power_n or_o faculty_n efficient_o productive_a of_o such_o effect_n abide_v in_o the_o soul_n or_o mind_n of_o man_n these_o miraculous_a operation_n be_v the_o witness_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n send_v down_o from_o heaven_n which_o he_o give_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n see_v heb._n 2._o 4._o with_o our_o exposition_n thereon_o wherefore_o there_o be_v no_o more_o in_o these_o gift_n which_o absolute_o exceed_v the_o whole_a faculty_n of_o our_o nature_n but_o the_o design_v of_o certain_a person_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o and_o with_o who_o ministry_n he_o will_v himself_o effect_v miraculous_a operation_n second_o they_o be_v such_o as_o consist_v in_o extraordinary_a endowment_n and_o improvement_n of_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o mind_n of_o man_n such_o as_o wisdom_n knowledge_n utterance_n and_o the_o like_a now_o where_o these_o be_v bestow_v on_o any_o in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n as_o they_o be_v on_o the_o apostle_n and_o evangelist_n they_o differ_v only_o in_o degree_n from_o they_o that_o be_v ordinary_a and_o still_o continue_v but_o be_v of_o the_o same_o kind_n with_o they_o whereof_o we_o shall_v treat_v afterward_o now_o whereas_o all_o these_o gift_n of_o both_o sort_n be_v express_o and_o distinct_o enumerate_v and_o set_v down_o by_o our_o apostle_n in_o one_o place_n i_o shall_v consider_v they_o as_o they_o be_v there_o propose_v by_o he_o §_o 2._o 1_o cor._n 12._o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o but_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v give_v to_o every_o man_n to_o profit_v withal_o for_o to_o one_o be_v give_v by_o the_o spirit_n the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n to_o another_o the_o word_n of_o knowledge_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o another_o faith_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o another_o the_o gift_n of_o heal_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o another_o the_o work_n of_o miracle_n to_o another_o prophecy_n to_o another_o discern_v of_o spirit_n to_o another_o divers_a kind_n of_o tongue_n to_o another_o the_o interpretation_n of_o tongue_n but_o all_o these_o work_v that_o one_o and_o selfsame_a spirit_n divide_v to_o every_o one_o several_o as_o he_o will_n the_o general_a concernment_n of_o this_o passage_n in_o the_o apostle_n be_v declare_v and_o the_o context_n open_v at_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o discourse_n on_o this_o subject_n i_o shall_v only_o now_o consider_v the_o especial_a spiritual_a gift_n that_o be_v here_o enumerate_v by_o the_o apostle_n which_o be_v nine_o in_o number_n lay_v down_o promiscuous_o without_o respect_n unto_o any_o order_n or_o dependence_n of_o one_o upon_o another_o although_o it_o be_v probable_a that_o those_o first_o place_v be_v the_o principal_a or_o of_o principal_a use_n in_o the_o church_n §_o 3._o the_o first_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o be_v of_o the_o same_o signification_n with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o hebrew_n which_o often_o signify_v a_o thing_n or_o matter_n wherefore_o the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n be_v nothing_o but_o wisdom_n itself_o and_o our_o enquiry_n be_v what_o be_v that_o wisdom_n which_o be_v a_o peculiar_a and_o a_o especial_a gift_n in_o those_o day_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n promise_v unto_o his_o disciple_n that_o he_o will_v give_v they_o a_o mouth_n and_o wisdom_n which_o all_o their_o adversary_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o gainsay_v nor_o resist_v luke_n 21._o 15._o this_o will_v be_v our_o rule_n in_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o gift_n that_o which_o he_o have_v respect_n unto_o be_v the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o its_o truth_n against_o powerful_a persecute_v adversary_n for_o although_o they_o have_v the_o truth_n on_o their_o side_n yet_o be_v man_n ignorant_a and_o unlearned_a they_o may_v just_o fear_v that_o when_o they_o be_v bring_v before_o king_n and_o ruler_n and_o priest_n they_o shall_v be_v baffle_v in_o their_o profession_n and_o not_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v the_o truth_n wherefore_o this_o promise_n of_o a_o mouth_n and_o wisdom_n respect_v spiritual_a ability_n and_o utterance_n in_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n when_o they_o be_v call_v into_o question_n about_o it_o spiritual_a ability_n of_o mind_n be_v the_o wisdom_n and_o utterance_n or_o freedom_n of_o speech_n be_v the_o mouth_n here_o promise_v a_o eminent_a instance_n of_o the_o accomplishment_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o peter_n and_o john_n act_v 4._o for_o upon_o their_o make_v a_o defence_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n therein_o such_o as_o their_o adversary_n be_v not_o able_a to_o gainsay_v nor_o resist_v it_o be_v say_v that_o when_o the_o ruler_n and_o elder_n see_v their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v their_o utterance_n in_o defence_n of_o their_o cause_n with_o boldness_n and_o so_o the_o wisdom_n wherewith_o it_o be_v accompany_v consider_v that_o they_o be_v unlearned_a and_o ignorant_a they_o be_v astonish_v and_o only_o consider_v that_o they_o have_v be_v with_o jesus_n v_o 13._o and_o he_o it_o be_v who_o in_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n have_v give_v they_o that_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o utterance_n which_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o resist_v so_o it_o be_v say_v express_o of_o stephen_n that_o his_o adversary_n be_v not_o able_a to_o resist_v the_o wisdom_n and_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o speak_v act_n 6._o 10._o wherefore_o this_o gift_n of_o wisdom_n in_o the_o first_o place_n be_v a_o spiritual_a skill_n and_o ability_n to_o defend_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n when_o question_v oppose_a or_o blaspheme_v and_o this_o gift_n be_v eminent_a in_o those_o primitive_a time_n when_o a_o company_n of_o unlearned_a man_n be_v able_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o maintain_v and_o defend_v the_o truth_n which_o they_o believe_v and_o profess_v before_o and_o against_o doctor_n scribe_n lawyer_n ruler_n of_o synagogus_fw-la yea_o prince_n and_o king_n continual_o so_o confound_v their_o adversary_n as_o that_o be_v obstinate_a in_o their_o unbelief_n they_o be_v force_v to_o cover_v their_o shame_n by_o betake_v themselves_o unto_o rage_n and_o bestial_a fury_n act_v 6._o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o chap._n 7._o 54._o chap._n 22._o 22_o 23._o as_o have_v be_v the_o manner_n of_o all_o their_o successor_n ever_o since_o §_o 4._o now_o although_o this_o be_v a_o especial_a kind_n of_o wisdom_n a_o eminent_a gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n wherein_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n and_o honour_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o great_o concern_v namely_o a_o ability_n to_o manage_v and_o defend_v the_o truth_n in_o time_n of_o trial_n and_o danger_n to_o the_o confusion_n of_o its_o adversary_n yet_o i_o suppose_v the_o wisdom_n here_o intend_v be_v not_o absolute_o consign_v thereunto_o though_o it_o be_v principal_o intend_v peter_n speak_v of_o paul_n epistle_n affirm_v that_o they_o be_v write_v according_a to_o the_o wisdom_n give_v into_o he_o 2_o pet._n 3._o 15._o that_o be_v that_o especial_a gift_n of_o spiritual_a wisdom_n for_o the_o management_n of_o gospel_n truth_n unto_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v and_o he_o that_o will_v understand_v what_o this_o wisdom_n be_v must_v be_v thorough_o conversant_a in_o the_o write_n of_o that_o apostle_n for_o indeed_o the_o wisdom_n that_o he_o use_v in_o the_o management_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o due_a consideration_n of_o all_o person_n occasion_n circumstance_n temptation_n of_o man_n and_o church_n of_o their_o state_n condition_n strength_n or_o weakness_n growth_n or_o decay_n obedience_n or_o fail_n their_o capacity_n and_o progress_n with_o the_o holy_a accommodation_n of_o himself_o in_o what_o he_o teach_v or_o deliver_v in_o meekness_n in_o vehemency_n in_o tenderness_n in_o sharpness_n in_o severe_a arguing_n and_o pathetical_a expostulation_n with_o all_o other_o way_n and_o mean_v suit_v
and_o corruption_n wherefore_o whatever_a first-fruit_n we_o may_v enjoy_v yet_o can_v we_o not_o enter_v into_o the_o actual_a possession_n of_o the_o whole_a inheritance_n until_o not_o only_o our_o soul_n be_v deliver_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o temptation_n but_o our_o body_n also_o be_v rescue_v out_o of_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o grave_a this_o be_v the_o full_a redemption_n of_o the_o purchase_v possession_n whence_o it_o be_v signal_o call_v the_o redemption_n of_o the_o body_n rom._n 8._o 23._o thus_o as_o the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o be_v make_v heir_n of_o all_o thing_n by_o that_o communication_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o he_o whereby_o he_o be_v anoint_v unto_o his_o office_n so_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n from_o he_o and_o by_o he_o make_v we_o coheir_n with_o he_o and_o so_o he_o be_v a_o earnest_a give_v we_o of_o god_n of_o the_o future_a inheritance_n it_o belong_v not_o unto_o my_o present_a purpose_n to_o declare_v the_o nature_n of_o that_o inheritance_n whereof_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o earnest_a in_o brief_a it_o be_v the_o high_a participation_n with_o christ_n in_o that_o glory_n and_o honour_n that_o our_o nature_n be_v capable_a of_o and_o in_o like_a manner_n we_o be_v say_v to_o receive_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 8._o 23._o that_o be_v the_o spirit_n himself_o as_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a redemption_n god_n have_v appoint_v that_o the_o first_o fruit_n which_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o offer_n unto_o himself_o hereunto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d answer_v and_o be_v take_v general_o for_o that_o which_o be_v first_o in_o any_o kind_n rom._n 16._o 5._o 1_o cor._n 15._o 20._o jam._n 1._o 18._o rev._n 14._o 4._o and_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n must_v be_v either_o what_o he_o first_o work_v in_o we_o or_o all_o his_o fruit_n in_o we_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o full_a harvest_n that_o be_v to_o come_v or_o the_o spirit_n himself_o as_o the_o beginning_n and_o pledge_n of_o future_a glory_n and_o the_o latter_a of_o these_o be_v intend_v in_o this_o place_n for_o the_o apostle_n discourse_v about_o the_o liberty_n of_o the_o whole_a creation_n from_o that_o slate_n of_o bondage_n whereunto_o all_o thing_n be_v subject_v by_o sin_n with_o respect_n hereunto_o he_o say_v that_o believer_n themselves_o have_v not_o as_o yet_o obtain_v a_o full_a deliverance_n as_o he_o have_v express_v it_o chap._n 7._o 24._o do_v groan_n after_o its_o perfect_a accomplishment_n but_o yet_o say_v he_o we_o have_v the_o beginning_n of_o it_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o we_o for_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n 2_o cor._n 3._o 17._o for_o although_o we_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o the_o full_a and_o perfect_a estate_n of_o the_o liberty_n provide_v for_o the_o child_n of_o god_n whilst_o we_o be_v in_o this_o world_n conflict_v with_o the_o remainder_n of_o sin_n press_v and_o exercise_v with_o temptation_n our_o body_n also_o be_v subject_n unto_o death_n and_o corruption_n yet_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v where_o we_o have_v that_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o our_o redemption_n there_o be_v liberty_n in_o the_o real_a beginning_n of_o it_o and_o assure_a consolation_n because_o it_o shall_v be_v consummate_v in_o the_o appoint_a season_n these_o be_v some_o of_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o privilege_n which_o believer_n enjoy_v by_o a_o participation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o promise_a comforter_n of_o the_o church_n these_o thing_n he_o be_v unto_o they_o and_o as_o unto_o all_o other_o thing_n belong_v unto_o their_o consolation_n he_o work_v they_o in_o they_o which_o we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n inquire_v into_o only_o something_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o from_o what_o we_o have_v already_o insist_v on_o as_o 1_o that_o all_o evangelical_n privilege_n whereof_o believer_n be_v make_v partaker_n in_o this_o world_n do_v centre_n in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n he_o be_v the_o great_a promise_n that_o christ_n have_v make_v unto_o his_o disciple_n the_o great_a legacy_n which_o he_o have_v bequeath_v unto_o they_o the_o grant_v make_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o father_n when_o he_o have_v do_v all_o his_o will_n and_o fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n and_o exalt_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o holiness_n wisdom_n and_o grace_n be_v this_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v communicate_v by_o he_o unto_o the_o church_n this_o he_o receive_v of_o the_o father_n as_o the_o compliment_n of_o his_o reward_n wherein_o he_o see_v of_o the_o travail_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o be_v satisfy_v this_o spirit_n he_o now_o give_v unto_o believer_n and_o no_o tongue_n can_v express_v the_o benefit_n which_o they_o receive_v thereby_o therein_o be_v they_o anoint_v and_o seal_v therein_o do_v they_o receive_v the_o earnest_a and_o first_o fruit_n of_o immortality_n and_o glory_n in_o a_o word_n therein_o be_v they_o take_v into_o a_o participation_n with_o christ_n himself_o in_o all_o his_o honour_n and_o glory_n hereby_o be_v their_o condition_n render_v honourable_a safe_a comfortable_a and_o the_o whole_a inheritance_n be_v unchangeable_o secure_v unto_o they_o in_o this_o one_o privilege_n therefore_o of_o receive_v the_o spirit_n be_v all_o other_o enwrap_v for_o 2_o no_o one_o way_n or_o thing_n or_o similitude_n can_v express_v or_o represent_v the_o greatness_n of_o this_o privilege_n it_o be_v anoint_v it_o be_v seallng_v it_o be_v a_o earnest_a and_o first_o fruit_n every_o thing_n whereby_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o bless_a security_n of_o our_o condition_n may_v be_v express_v or_o intimate_v unto_o we_o for_o what_o great_a pledge_n can_v we_o have_v of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n what_o great_a dignity_n can_v we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o what_o great_a assurance_n of_o a_o future_a bless_a condition_n than_o that_o god_n have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o 3_o hence_o also_o be_v it_o manifest_v how_o abundant_o willing_a he_o be_v that_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n shall_v receive_v strong_a consolation_n in_o all_o their_o distress_n when_o they_o fly_v for_o refuge_n unto_o the_o hope_n that_o be_v set_v before_o they_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o part._n a_o discourse_n of_o spiritual_a gift_n be_v the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o which_o these_o particular_n be_v distinct_o handle_v in_o the_o follow_a chapter_n chap._n i._n spiritual_a gift_n their_o name_n and_o signification_n chap._n ii_o difference_n between_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o save_v grace_n chap._n iii_o of_o gift_n and_o office_n extraordinary_n and_o first_o of_o office_n chap._n iu._n of_o extraordinary_a spiritual_a gift_n chap._n v._o of_o the_o original_a duration_n use_v and_o end_v of_o extraordinary_a spiritual_a gift_n chap._n vi_o of_o ordinary_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o grant_v institution_n use_v benefit_n and_o end_n of_o the_o ministry_n chap._n vii_o of_o spiritual_a gift_n enable_v the_o ministry_n to_o the_o exercise_n and_o discharge_v of_o their_o trust_n and_o office_n chap._n viii_o of_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n with_o respect_n unto_o doctrine_n rule_n and_o worship_n how_o attain_v and_o improve_v by_o the_o late_a reverend_a john_n owen_n d._n d._n london_n print_v for_o william_n marshal_n at_o the_o bible_n in_o newgate_n street_n 1693._o of_o spiritual_a gift_n part_n ii_o chap._n i._n spiritual_a gift_n their_o name_n and_o signification_n §_o 1._o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o order_n unto_o the_o perfect_a of_o the_o new_a creation_n or_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n consist_v in_o his_o communication_n of_o spiritual_a gift_n unto_o the_o member_n of_o it_o according_a as_o their_o place_n and_o station_n therein_o do_v require_v by_o his_o work_n of_o save_v grace_n which_o in_o other_o discourse_n we_o have_v give_v a_o large_a account_n of_o he_o make_v all_o the_o elect_a live_v stone_n and_o by_o his_o communication_n of_o spiritual_a gift_n he_o fashion_n and_o build_v those_o stone_n into_o a_o temple_n for_o the_o live_a god_n to_o dwell_v in_o he_o spiritual_o unite_v they_o into_o one_o mystical_a body_n under_o the_o lord_n christ_n as_o a_o head_n of_o influence_n by_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o he_o unite_v they_o into_o a_o organical_a body_n under_o the_o lord_n christ_n as_o a_o head_n of_o rule_n by_o gift_n and_o spiritual_a ability_n their_o nature_n be_v make_v one_o and_o the_o same_o by_o grace_n their_o use_n be_v various_a by_o gift_n every_o one_o be_v a_o
in_o general_n which_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o inquire_v into_o will_v be_v much_o discover_v in_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o thing_n wherein_o these_o gift_n do_v agree_v with_o save_v grace_n and_o wherein_o they_o differ_v from_o they_o §_o 2._o there_o be_v three_o thing_n wherein_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o save_v grace_n do_v agree_v 1._o they_o be_v both_o sort_n of_o they_o the_o purchase_n of_o christ_n for_o his_o church_n the_o especial_a fruit_n of_o his_o mediation_n we_o speak_v not_o of_o such_o gift_n or_o endowment_n of_o man_n mind_n as_o consist_v mere_o in_o the_o improvement_n of_o their_o natural_a faculty_n such_o be_v wisdom_n learning_n skill_n in_o art_n and_o science_n which_o those_o may_v abound_v and_o excel_v in_o who_o be_v utter_a stranger_n to_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o frequent_o they_o do_v so_o to_o their_o own_o exaltation_n and_o contempt_n of_o other_o nor_o do_v i_o intend_v ability_n for_o action_n moral_a civil_a or_o 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holy_a ghost_n with_o respect_n unto_o they_o how_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v grieve_v and_o on_o what_o occasion_n have_v be_v declare_v upon_o a_o continuance_n in_o those_o way_n wherewith_o he_o be_v grieve_v he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v vex_v that_o we_o may_v understand_v there_o be_v also_o anger_n and_o displeasure_n towards_o we_o yet_o he_o forsake_v we_o not_o yet_o he_o take_v not_o from_o we_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o our_o recovery_n but_o if_o we_o discover_v a_o obstinacy_n in_o our_o way_n and_o a_o untreatable_a perverseness_n than_o he_o will_v cast_v we_o off_o and_o deal_v with_o we_o no_o more_o for_o our_o recovery_n and_o woe_n unto_o we_o when_o he_o shall_v depart_v from_o we_o so_o when_o the_o old_a world_n will_v not_o be_v bring_v to_o repentance_n by_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o preach_a of_o noah_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 19_o 20._o god_n say_v thereon_o that_o his_o spirit_n shall_v give_v over_o and_o not_o always_o contend_v with_o man_n gen._n 6._o 3._o now_o the_o cessation_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n towards_o man_n obstinate_a in_o way_n of_o sin_n after_o he_o have_v be_v long_o grieve_v and_o vex_v comprise_v three_o thing_n 1_o a_o subduction_n from_o they_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n either_o total_o by_o the_o removal_n of_o their_o light_n and_o candlestick_n all_o way_n of_o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n unto_o they_o rev._n 2._o 5._o or_o as_o unto_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o word_n towards_o they_o where_o the_o outward_a dispensation_n of_o it_o be_v continue_v so_o that_o hear_v they_o shall_v hear_v but_o not_o understand_v isa._n 6._o 9_o john_n 12._o 40._o for_o by_o the_o word_n it_o be_v that_o he_o strive_v with_o the_o soul_n and_o mind_n of_o men._n 2_o a_o forbearance_n of_o all_o chastisement_n out_o of_o a_o gracious_a design_n to_o heal_v and_o recover_v they_o isa._n 1._o 6._o 3_o a_o give_v of_o they_o up_o unto_o themselves_o or_o leave_v they_o unto_o their_o own_o way_n which_o although_o it_o seem_v only_o a_o consequent_a of_o the_o two_o former_a and_o to_o be_v include_v in_o they_o yet_o be_v there_o indeed_o in_o it_o a_o positive_a act_n of_o the_o anger_n and_o displeasure_n of_o god_n which_o direct_o influence_v the_o event_n of_o thing_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v so_o give_v up_o unto_o their_o own_o heart_n lust_n as_o to_o be_v bind_v in_o they_o as_o in_o chain_n of_o darkness_n unto_o follow_v vengeance_n rom._n 1._o 26_o 28._o but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o he_o become_v at_o length_n a_o profess_a enemy_n unto_o such_o obstinate_a sinner_n isa._n 63._o 10._o they_o rebel_v and_o vex_v his_o holy_a spirit_n therefore_o he_o be_v turn_v to_o be_v their_o enemy_n and_o he_o seek_v against_o they_o this_o be_v the_o length_n of_o his_o proceed_n against_o obstinate_a sinner_n in_o this_o world_n and_o herein_o also_o three_o thing_n be_v include_v 1_o he_o come_v upon_o they_o as_o a_o enemy_n to_o spoil_v they_o this_o be_v the_o first_o thing_n that_o a_o enemy_n do_v when_o he_o come_v to_o fight_v against_o any_o he_o spoil_v they_o of_o what_o they_o have_v have_v such_o person_n have_v any_o light_n or_o conviction_n any_o gift_n or_o spiritual_a ability_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v now_o become_v their_o profess_a enemy_n he_o spoil_v they_o of_o it_o all_o from_o he_o that_o have_v not_o shall_v be_v take_v away_o even_o that_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o have_v see_v he_o neither_o have_v nor_o use_v his_o gift_n or_o talon_n unto_o any_o save_a end_n be_v now_o at_o a_o open_a enmity_n with_o he_o who_o leut_fw-fr it_o he_o it_o shall_v be_v take_v away_o 2_o he_o will_v come_v upon_o they_o with_o spiritual_a judgement_n smite_v they_o with_o blindness_n of_o mind_n and_o obstinacy_n of_o will_n fill_v they_o with_o folly_n giddiness_n and_o madness_n in_o their_o way_n of_o sin_n which_o sometime_o shall_v produce_v most_o doleful_a effect_n in_o themselves_o and_o other_o 3_o he_o will_v cast_v they_o out_o of_o his_o territory_n if_o they_o have_v be_v member_n of_o church_n he_o will_v order_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v cut_v off_o and_o cast_v out_o of_o they_o 4_o he_o frequent_o give_v they_o in_o this_o world_n a_o fore-taste_a of_o that_o everlasting_a vengeance_n which_o be_v prepare_v for_o they_o such_o be_v those_o horror_n of_o conscience_n and_o other_o terrible_a effect_n of_o a_o utter_a desperation_n which_o he_o just_o righteous_o and_o holy_o send_v upon_o the_o mind_n and_o soul_n of_o some_o of_o they_o and_o these_o thing_n will_v he_o do_v as_o to_o demonstrate_v the_o greatness_n and_o holiness_n of_o his_o nature_n so_o also_o that_o all_o may_v know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o despise_v
two_o discourse_n concern_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o his_o work_n the_o one_o of_o the_o spirit_n as_o a_o comforter_n the_o other_o as_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o spiritual_a gift_n in_o the_o former_a discourse_n these_o particular_n be_v distinct_o handle_v chap._n i._n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n and_o advocate_n of_o the_o church_n chap._n ii_o general_n adjunct_n or_o property_n of_o the_o office_n of_o a_o comforter_n chap._n iii_o unto_o who_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v a_o comforter_n chap._n iu._n of_o the_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o spirit_n chap._n v._o act_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o a_o comforter_n how_o he_o be_v a_o unction_n chap._n vi_o the_o spirit_n a_o seal_n and_o how_o chap._n vii_o the_o spirit_n a_o earnest_n and_o how_o by_o the_o late_a reverend_a john_n owen_n d._n d._n london_n print_v for_o william_n marshal_n at_o the_o bible_n in_o newgate-street_n where_o you_o may_v be_v supply_v with_o most_o of_o dr._n owen_n work_n 1693._o the_o preface_n that_o there_o be_v sundry_a great_a and_o eminent_a promise_n refer_v to_o new_a testament_n time_n concern_v the_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n none_o who_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o scripture_n and_o believe_v they_o can_v doubt_v by_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o a_o church_n have_v be_v beget_v and_o maintain_v in_o the_o world_n through_o all_o age_n since_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n sometime_o with_o great_a light_n and_o spiritual_a lustre_n and_o sometime_o with_o less_o it_o have_v be_v one_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o protestant_a reformation_n that_o it_o have_v be_v accompany_v with_o a_o very_a conspicuous_a and_o remarkable_a effusion_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o indeed_o thereby_o there_o have_v from_o heaven_n a_o seal_n be_v set_v and_o a_o witness_v bear_v unto_o that_o great_a work_n of_o god_n in_o this_o unvaluable_a blessing_n we_o in_o this_o nation_n have_v have_v a_o rich_a and_o plentiful_a share_n insomuch_o as_o it_o seem_v satan_n and_o his_o minister_n have_v be_v torment_v and_o exasperate_v thereby_o and_o thènce_o it_o be_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o there_o have_v some_o rise_v up_o among_o we_o who_o have_v manifest_v themselves_o to_o be_v not_o only_a despiser_n in_o heart_n but_o virulent_a reproacher_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n god_n who_o know_v how_o to_o bring_v good_a out_o of_o evil_a do_v for_o holy_a and_o bless_a end_n of_o his_o own_o suffer_v those_o horrid_a blasphemy_n to_o be_v petulant_o ventod_a on_o this_o occasion_n it_o be_v that_o this_o great_a and_o learned_a and_o holy_a person_n the_o author_n of_o these_o discourse_n take_v up_o thought_n of_o writing_n concern_v the_o bless_a spirit_n and_o his_o whole_a oeconomy_n as_o i_o understand_v from_o himself_o sundry_a year_n ago_o discourse_v with_o he_o concern_v some_o book_n then_o new_o publish_v full_a of_o contumely_n and_o contempt_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o his_o operation_n for_o as_o it_o 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personal_o for_o the_o father_n as_o the_o same_o name_n be_v in_o the_o verse_n forego_v for_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o he_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v yea_o and_o in_o he_o amen_o wherefore_o the_o father_n be_v the_o original_a supreme_a cause_n of_o our_o anoint_v but_o the_o lord_n christ_n the_o holy_a one_o be_v the_o immediate_a efficient_a cause_n thereof_o this_n himself_o express_v when_o he_o affirm_v that_o he_o will_v send_v the_o spirit_n from_o the_o father_n the_o supreme_a donation_n be_v from_o the_o father_n the_o immediate_a collation_n from_o the_o son_n 6._o it_o be_v therefore_o manifest_a that_o the_o anoint_v of_o believer_n consist_v in_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o they_o from_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ._n it_o be_v not_o the_o spirit_n that_o do_v anoint_v we_o but_o he_o be_v the_o unction_n wherewith_o we_o be_v anoint_v by_o the_o holy_a one._n this_o the_o analogy_n unto_o the_o unction_n of_o christ_n 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therein_o alone_o he_o add_v that_o his_o gracious_a operation_n also_o be_v no_o less_o a_o effect_n of_o this_o witness_n which_o god_n give_v unto_o they_o and_o put_v no_o difference_n between_o we_o and_o they_o purify_n their_o heart_n by_o faith_n this_o therefore_o be_v that_o whereby_o god_n give_v his_o testimony_n unto_o believer_n namely_o when_o he_o seal_v they_o with_o his_o spirit_n or_o by_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o they_o and_o this_o he_o do_v in_o two_o respect_n for_o 2._o this_o be_v that_o whereby_o he_o give_v believer_n assurance_n of_o their_o relation_n unto_o he_o of_o their_o interest_n in_o he_o of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n to_o they_o it_o have_v be_v general_o conceive_v that_o this_o seal_v with_o the_o spirit_n be_v that_o which_o give_v assurance_n unto_o believer_n and_o so_o indeed_o it_o do_v although_o the_o way_n whereby_o it_o do_v it_o have_v not_o be_v right_o apprehend_v and_o therefore_o none_o have_v be_v 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we_o accommodate_v unto_o the_o clear_a light_n of_o the_o gospel_n more_o plain_o and_o express_o represent_v heavenly_a thing_n unto_o we_o heb._n 10._o 1._o but_o our_o ordinance_n with_o their_o spirit_n will_v be_v carnal_a also_o the_o principal_a difference_n lie_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o due_a performance_n of_o gospel_n worship_n by_o virtue_n of_o these_o gift_n bestow_v on_o man_n for_o that_o very_a end_n hence_o the_o whole_a of_o evangelical_n worship_n be_v call_v the_o ministration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o thence_o say_v to_o be_v glorious_a 2_o cor._n 3._o 8._o and_o where_o they_o be_v neglect_v i_o see_v not_o the_o advantage_n of_o the_o outward_a worship_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o gospel_n above_o those_o of_o the_o law_n for_o although_o their_o institution_n be_v accommodate_v unto_o that_o administration_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n which_o come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n yet_o they_o must_v lose_v their_o whole_a glory_n 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christian_a profession_n as_o to_o obedience_n issue_v in_o that_o form_n of_o it_o which_o be_v consistent_a with_o all_o manner_n of_o lust_n so_o the_o neglect_n of_o these_o gift_n have_v be_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o same_o profession_n as_o to_o worship_n and_o order_n which_o have_v thereon_o issue_v in_o fond_a superstition_n §_o 5._o the_o great_a and_o signal_n promise_v of_o the_o communication_n of_o these_o gift_n be_v record_v psal._n 68_o 18._o thou_o have_v ascend_v on_o high_a thou_o have_v lead_v captivity_n captive_a thou_o have_v receive_v gift_n for_o men._n for_o these_o word_n be_v apply_v by_o the_o apostle_n unto_o that_o communication_n of_o spiritual_a gift_n from_o christ_n whereby_o the_o church_n be_v found_v and_o edify_v ephes._n 4._o 8._o and_o whereas_o it_o be_v foretell_v in_o the_o psalm_n that_o christ_n shall_v receive_v gift_n that_o be_v to_o give_v they_o unto_o man_n as_o that_o expression_n be_v expound_v by_o the_o apostle_n so_o he_o do_v this_o by_o receive_v of_o the_o spirit_n the_o proper_a cause_n and_o immodiate_a author_n of_o they_o all_o as_o peter_n declare_v act_v 2._o 23._o therefore_o be_v by_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n exalt_v and_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o father_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o have_v shed_v forth_o this_o which_o you_o now_o see_v and_o hear_v speak_v of_o the_o miraculous_a gift_n confer_v on_o the_o aposty_n at_o the_o day_n of_o pentecost_n for_o these_o gift_n be_v from_o christ_n not_o as_o god_n absolute_o but_o as_o mediator_n in_o which_o capacity_n he_o receive_v all_o from_o the_o father_n in_o a_o way_n of_o free_a donation_n thus_o therefore_o he_o receive_v the_o spirit_n as_o the_o author_n of_o all_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o whereas_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v consist_v in_o they_o and_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o building_n and_o propagation_n of_o the_o church_n depend_v on_o they_o the_o apostle_n after_o all_o the_o instruction_n they_o have_v receive_v from_o christ_n whilst_o he_o converse_v with_o they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o also_o after_o his_o resurrection_n be_v command_v not_o to_o go_v about_o the_o great_a work_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v commission_n for_o until_o they_o have_v receive_v power_n by_o the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n upon_o they_o in_o the_o communication_n of_o those_o gift_n act_n 1._o 4_o 8._o and_o as_o they_o neither_o may_v nor_o can_v do_v any_o thing_n in_o their_o peculiar_a work_n as_o to_o the_o lay_n of_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o christian_a church_n until_o they_o have_v actual_o receive_v those_o extraordinary_a gift_n which_o give_v they_o power_n so_o to_o do_v so_o if_o those_o who_o undertake_v in_o any_o place_n degree_n or_o office_n to_o carry_v on_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n do_v not_o receive_v those_o more_o ordinary_a gift_n which_o be_v continue_v unto_o that_o end_n they_o have_v neither_o right_n to_o undertake_v that_o work_n nor_o power_n to_o perform_v it_o in_o a_o due_a manner_n §_o 6._o the_o thing_n which_o we_o be_v to_o inquire_v into_o concern_v these_o gift_n be_v 1._o their_o name_n 2._o their_o nature_n in_o general_a and_o therein_o how_o they_o agree_v with_o and_o differ_v from_o save_v grace_n 3_o their_o distinction_n 4._o the_o particular_a nature_n of_o they_o and_o 5._o their_o use_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n §_o 7._o 1._o the_o general_a name_n of_o those_o spiritual_a endowment_n which_o we_o intend_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o the_o apostle_n render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d eph._n 4._o 8._o from_o psal._n 68_o 18._o dona_fw-la gift_n that_o be_v they_o be_v free_a and_o undeserved_a effect_n of_o divine_a bounty_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n on_o who_o they_o be_v bestow_v they_o be_v spiritual_a power_n
and_o endowment_n with_o respect_n unto_o a_o certain_a end_n but_o as_o to_o their_o original_a and_o principal_a cause_n they_o be_v free_a undeserved_a gift_n thence_o the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o the_o author_n of_o they_o and_o with_o respect_n unto_o they_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o gift_n of_o god_n john_n 4._o 10._o and_o the_o effect_v itself_o be_v also_o term_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n act_v 10._o 45._o the_o gift_n of_o god_n act_v 8._o 20._o the_o gift_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n ephes._n 3._o 7._o the_o gift_n of_o christ_n ephes._n 4._o 7._o the_o heavenly_a gift_n heb._n 6._o 4._o all_o express_v the_o freedom_n of_o their_o communication_n on_o the_o part_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n and_o in_o like_a manner_n on_o the_o same_o account_n be_v they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v gracious_a largess_n gift_n proceed_v from_o mere_a bounty_n and_o therefore_o save_v grace_n be_v also_o express_v by_o the_o same_o name_n in_o general_n because_o they_o also_o be_v free_o and_o undeserved_o communicate_v unto_o we_o rom._n 11._o 28._o but_o these_o gift_n be_v frequent_o and_o almost_o constant_o so_o express_v rom._n 12._o 6._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 7._o chap._n 7._o 7._o chap._n 12._o 4_o 9_o 28_o 30._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 14._o 2_o tim._n 1._o 6._o and_o it_o be_v absolute_a freedom_n in_o the_o bestower_n of_o they_o that_o be_v principal_o intend_v in_o this_o name_n hence_o he_o have_v leave_v his_o name_n as_o a_o curse_n unto_o all_o posterity_n who_o think_v this_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n may_v be_v purchase_v with_o money_n act_v 8._o 20._o a_o pageantry_n of_o which_o crime_n the_o apostate_n age_n of_o the_o church_n erect_v in_o apply_v the_o name_n of_o that_o sin_n to_o the_o purchase_n of_o benefice_n and_o dignity_n whilst_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v equal_o despise_v on_o all_o hand_n and_o indeed_o this_o be_v that_o whereby_o in_o all_o age_n countenance_n be_v give_v unto_o apostasy_n and_o defection_n from_o the_o power_n and_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o name_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n be_v still_o retain_v but_o apply_v to_o outward_a form_n and_o ceremony_n which_o thereby_o be_v substitute_v insensible_o into_o their_o room_n to_o the_o ruin_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o men._n but_o as_o these_o gift_n be_v not_o any_o of_o they_o to_o be_v buy_v no_o more_o be_v they_o absolute_o to_o be_v attain_v by_o the_o natural_a ability_n and_o industry_n of_o any_o whereby_o a_o image_n of_o they_o be_v attempt_v to_o be_v set_v up_o by_o some_o but_o deform_v and_o useless_a they_o will_v do_v those_o thing_n in_o the_o church_n by_o their_o own_o ability_n which_o can_v never_o be_v acceptable_o discharge_v but_o by_o virtue_n of_o those_o free_a gift_n which_o they_o despise_v whereof_o we_o must_v speak_v more_o afterward_o now_o the_o full_a signification_n of_o these_o word_n in_o our_o sense_n be_v peculiar_a unto_o the_o new_a testament_n for_o although_o in_o other_o author_n they_o be_v use_v for_o a_o gift_n or_o free_n grant_v yet_o they_o never_o denote_v the_o endowment_n or_o ability_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n who_o do_v receive_v they_o which_o be_v their_o principal_a sense_n in_o the_o scripture_n §_o 8._o with_o respect_n unto_o their_o especial_a nature_n they_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sometime_o absolute_o 1_o cor._n 12._o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o concern_v spiritual_n that_o be_v spiritual_a gift_n and_o so_o again_o chap._n 14._o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d desire_v spiritual_n that_o be_v gift_n for_o so_o it_o be_v explain_v chap._n 12._o 31._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d covet_v earnest_o the_o best_a gift_n whenever_o therefore_o they_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d denote_v their_o general_a nature_n be_v to_o be_v supply_v and_o where_o they_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d only_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v to_o be_v understand_v as_o express_v their_o especial_a difference_n from_o all_o other_o they_o be_v neither_o natural_a nor_o moral_a but_o spiritual_a endowment_n for_o both_o their_o author_n nature_n and_o object_n be_v respect_v herein_o their_o author_n be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n their_o nature_n be_v spiritual_a and_o the_o object_n about_o which_o they_o be_v exercise_v be_v spiritual_a thing_n §_o 9_o again_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o communication_n they_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 2._o 4._o distribution_n or_o partition_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n not_o whereof_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o subject_a as_o though_o he_o be_v part_v or_o divide_v as_o the_o socinian_o dream_n on_o this_o place_n but_o whereof_o he_o be_v the_o author_n the_o distribution_n which_o he_o make_v and_o they_o be_v thus_o call_v division_n partition_n or_o distribution_n because_o they_o be_v of_o divers_a sort_n and_o kind_n according_a as_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n do_v require_v and_o they_o be_v not_o at_o any_o time_n all_o of_o they_o give_v out_o unto_o any_o one_o person_n at_o least_o so_o as_o that_o other_o shall_v not_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o sort_n from_o the_o same_o inexhaustible_a treasure_n of_o bounty_n grace_n and_o power_n these_o gift_n be_v various_o distribute_v unto_o men._n and_o this_o variety_n as_o the_o apostle_n prove_v give_v both_o ornament_n and_o advantage_n to_o the_o church_n if_o the_o whole_a body_n be_v a_o eye_n where_o be_v the_o hear_v etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 12._o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o 20_o 21_o 22_o 23_o 24_o 25._o it_o be_v this_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o various_a distribution_n of_o gift_n that_o make_v the_o church_n a_o organical_a body_n and_o in_o this_o composure_n with_o the_o peculiar_a uses_n of_o the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n consist_v the_o harmony_n beauty_n and_o safety_n of_o the_o whole_a be_v there_o no_o more_o but_o one_o gift_n or_o gift_n of_o one_o sort_n the_o whole_a body_n will_v be_v but_o one_o member_n as_o where_o there_o be_v none_o there_o be_v no_o animate_v body_n but_o a_o dead_a carcase_n §_o 10._o and_o this_o various_a distribution_n as_o it_o be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n produce_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v diversity_n of_o gift_n 1_o cor._n 12._o 4._o the_o gift_n thus_o distribute_v in_o the_o church_n be_v divers_a as_o to_o their_o sort_n and_o kind_n one_o of_o one_o kind_n another_o of_o another_o a_o account_n hereof_o be_v give_v by_o the_o apostle_n particular_o ver._n 8_o 9_o 10._o in_o a_o distinct_a enumeration_n of_o the_o sort_n or_o kind_n of_o they_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n be_v the_o general_a end_n of_o they_o all_o but_o divers_a distinct_a different_a gift_n be_v require_v thereunto_o §_o 11._o these_o gift_n be_v bestow_v they_o be_v various_o express_v with_o regard_n unto_o the_o nature_n and_o manner_n of_o those_o operation_n which_o we_o be_v enable_v unto_o by_o virtue_n of_o they_o so_o be_v they_o term_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d minisiration_n 1_o cor._n 12._o 5._o that_o be_v power_n and_o abilitle_n whereby_o some_o be_v enable_v to_o administer_v spiritual_a thing_n unto_o the_o benefit_n advantage_n and_o edification_n of_o other_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ver._n 6._o effectual_a work_n or_o operation_n efficacious_o produce_v the_o effect_n which_o they_o be_v apply_v unto_o and_o last_o they_o be_v comprise_v by_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o expression_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o spirit_n ver._n 7._o in_o and_o by_o they_o do_v the_o holy_a spirit_n evidence_n and_o manifest_v his_o power_n for_o the_o effect_n produce_v by_o they_o and_o themselves_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n especial_o some_o of_o they_o do_v evince_n that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v in_o they_o that_o they_o be_v give_v and_o wrought_v by_o he_o and_o be_v the_o way_n whereby_o he_o act_v his_o own_o power_n and_o grace_n these_o thing_n be_v speak_v in_o the_o scripture_n as_o to_o the_o name_n of_o these_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o if_o we_o part_v with_o our_o interest_n and_o concern_v in_o they_o we_o must_v part_v with_o no_o small_a portion_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n for_o the_o mention_n of_o they_o direction_n about_o they_o their_o use_n and_o abuse_v do_v so_o frequent_o occur_v that_o if_o we_o be_v not_o concern_v in_o they_o we_o be_v not_o so_o in_o the_o gospel_n chap._n ii_o difference_n between_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o save_v grace_n §_o 1._o their_o nature_n
fullness_n of_o he_o that_o fill_v all_o in_o all_o ephes._n 1._o 22_o 23._o but_o this_o church_n fall_v under_o a_o double_a consideration_n first_o as_o it_o be_v believe_v second_o as_o it_o be_v profess_v in_o the_o first_o respect_n absolute_o it_o be_v invisible_a and_o as_o such_o be_v the_o peculiar_a subject_n of_o save_v grace_n this_o be_v that_o church_n which_o christ_n love_v and_o give_v himself_o for_o it_o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v it_o and_o present_v it_o unto_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n but_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blemish_n eph._n 5._o 26_o 27._o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o save_v grace_n and_o by_o a_o participation_n thereof_o do_v man_n become_v member_n of_o this_o church_n and_o not_o otherwise_o and_o hereby_o be_v the_o profess_v church_n quicken_v and_o enable_v unto_o profession_n in_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n â—or_a the_o elect_n receive_v grace_n unto_o this_o end_n in_o this_o world_n that_o they_o may_v glorify_v christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o it_o col._n 1._o 6._o john_n 15._o 8._o but_o gift_n be_v bestow_v on_o the_o profess_v church_n to_o render_v it_o visible_a in_o such_o a_o way_n as_o whereby_o god_n be_v glorify_v grace_n give_v a_o invisible_a life_n to_o the_o church_n gift_n give_v it_o a_o visible_a profession_n for_o hence_o do_v the_o church_n become_v organical_a and_o dispose_v into_o that_o order_n which_o be_v beautiful_a and_o comely_a where_o any_o church_n be_v organise_v mere_o by_o outward_a rule_n perhaps_o of_o their_o own_o devise_v and_o make_v profession_n only_o in_o a_o attendance_n unto_o outward_a order_n not_o follow_v the_o lead_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o communication_n of_o his_o gift_n both_o as_o to_o order_n and_o discharge_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o profession_n it_o be_v but_o the_o image_n of_o a_o church_n want_v a_o animate_v principle_n and_o form_n that_o profession_n which_o render_v a_o church_n visible_a according_a to_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o orderly_a exercise_n of_o the_o spiritual_a gift_n bestow_v on_o it_o in_o a_o conversation_n evidence_v the_o invisible_a principle_n of_o save_v grace_n now_o these_o gift_n be_v confer_v on_o the_o church_n in_o order_n unto_o the_o edification_n of_o itself_o in_o love_n ephes._n 4_o 16._o as_o also_o the_o propagation_n of_o its_o profession_n in_o the_o world_n as_o shall_v be_v declare_v afterward_o wherefore_o both_o of_o these_o sort_n have_v in_o general_a the_o same_o end_n or_o be_v give_v by_o christ_n unto_o the_o same_o purpose_n namely_o the_o good_a and_o benefit_n of_o the_o church_n as_o they_o be_v respective_o suit_v to_o promote_v they_o §_o 6._o it_o may_v also_o be_v add_v that_o they_o agree_v herein_o that_o they_o have_v both_o the_o same_o respect_n unto_o the_o bounty_n of_o christ._n hence_o every_o grace_n be_v a_o gift_n that_o which_o be_v give_v and_o free_o bestow_v on_o they_o that_o have_v it_o mat._n 13._o 11._o phil._n 1._o 29._o and_o although_o on_o the_o other_o side_n every_o gift_n be_v not_o a_o grace_n yet_o proceed_v from_o gracious_a favour_n and_o bounty_n they_o be_v so_o call_v rom._n 12._o 6._o ephes._n 4._o 7._o how_o in_o their_o due_a exercise_n they_o be_v mutual_o helpful_a and_o assistant_n unto_o each_o other_o shall_v be_v declare_v afterward_o §_o 7._o second_o we_o may_v consider_v wherein_z wherein_o the_o difference_n lie_v or_o do_v consist_v which_o be_v between_o 〈◊〉_d spiritual_a gift_n and_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o this_o may_v be_v see_v in_o sundry_a instance_n as_o 1._o save_v grace_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o fruit_n or_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5._o 22._o ephes._n 5._o 9_o phil._n 1._o 11._o now_o fruit_n proceed_v from_o a_o abide_a root_n and_o flock_n of_o who_o nature_n they_o do_v partake_v there_o must_v be_v a_o good_a tree_n to_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n mat._n 12._o 33._o no_o external_a water_v or_o application_n unto_o the_o earth_n will_v cause_v it_o to_o bring_v forth_o useful_a fruit_n unless_o they_o be_v root_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o be_v educe_v the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v as_o the_o root_n unto_o these_o fruit_n the_o root_n which_o bear_v they_o and_o which_o they_o do_v not_o bear_v as_o rom._n 11._o 18._o therefore_o in_o order_n of_o nature_n be_v he_o give_v unto_o man_n before_o the_o production_n of_o any_o of_o these_o fruit_n thereby_o be_v they_o ingraft_v into_o the_o olive_n be_v make_v such_o branch_n in_o christ_n the_o true_a vine_n as_o derive_v vital_a juice_n nourishment_n and_o fructify_a virtue_n from_o he_o even_o by_o the_o spirit_n so_o be_v he_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n john_n 4._o 14._o he_o be_v a_o spring_n in_o believer_n and_o all_o save_a grace_n be_v but_o water_n arise_v from_o that_o live_n overflow_a spring_n from_o he_o a_o root_n or_o spring_n as_o a_o internal_a virtue_n power_n or_o principle_n do_v all_o these_o fruit_n come_v to_o this_o end_n do_v he_o dwell_v in_o they_o and_o abide_v with_o they_o according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n john_n 14._o 17._o rom._n 8._o 11._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 16._o whereby_o the_o lord_n christ_n effect_v his_o purpose_n in_o ordain_v his_o disciple_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n that_o shall_v remain_v john_n 15._o 16._o in_o the_o place_n of_o his_o holy_a residence_n he_o work_v these_o effect_n free_o according_a to_o his_o own_o will_n and_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o have_v the_o true_a nature_n of_o save_a grace_n but_o what_o be_v so_o a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o have_v not_o first_o these_o grace_n and_o then_o by_o virtue_n of_o they_o receive_v the_o spirit_n for_o whence_o shall_v we_o have_v they_o of_o ourselves_o but_o the_o spirit_n bestow_v on_o we_o work_v they_o in_o we_o and_o give_v they_o a_o spiritual_a divine_a nature_n in_o conformity_n unto_o his_o own_o §_o 8._o with_o gift_n single_o consider_v it_o be_v otherwise_o they_o be_v indeed_o work_v and_o effect_n but_o not_o proper_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n nor_o be_v any_o where_o so_o call_v they_o be_v effect_n of_o his_o operation_n upon_o man_n not_o fruit_n of_o his_o work_n in_o they_o and_o therefore_o many_o receive_v these_o gift_n who_o never_o receive_v the_o spirit_n as_o to_o the_o principal_a end_n for_o which_o he_o be_v promise_v they_o receive_v he_o not_o to_o sanctify_v and_o make_v they_o temple_n unto_o god_n though_o metonymical_o with_o respect_n unto_o his_o outward_a effect_n they_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o he_o this_o render_v they_o of_o a_o different_a nature_n and_o kind_n from_o save_v grace_n for_o whereas_o there_o be_v a_o agreement_n and_o coincidence_n between_o they_o in_o the_o respect_v before_o mention_v and_o whereas_o the_o seat_n and_o 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of_o god_n unto_o his_o own_o soul_n jer._n 31._o 3._o this_o both_o the_o nature_n and_o all_o the_o end_n of_o it_o do_v declare_v for_o it_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o to_o renew_v the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o we_o to_o make_v we_o like_a unto_o he_o to_o restore_v our_o nature_n enable_v we_o unto_o obedience_n and_o to_o make_v we_o meet_v for_o the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n but_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o think_v not_o that_o grace_n be_v bestow_v on_o any_o mere_o for_o themselves_o for_o indeed_o it_o be_v that_o wherein_o god_n design_v a_o good_a unto_o all_o vir_fw-la bone_fw-la common_a bonum_fw-la a_o good_a man_n be_v a_o good_a to_o all_o mic._n 5._o 7._o and_o therefore_o god_n in_o the_o communication_n of_o save_v grace_n unto_o any_o have_v a_o threefold_a respect_n unto_o other_o which_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o they_o that_o receive_v it_o diligent_o to_o consider_v and_o attend_v unto_o 1_o he_o intend_v to_o give_v a_o 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first_o of_o office_n §_o 1._o the_o spiritual_a gift_n whereof_o we_o treat_v respect_v either_o power_n and_o duty_n in_o the_o church_n or_o duty_n only_o gift_n that_o respect_v power_n and_o duty_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n or_o there_o have_v be_v or_o be_v at_o any_o time_n two_o sort_n of_o such_o power_n and_o duty_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v extraordinary_a the_o latter_a ordinary_n and_o consequent_o the_o gift_n subservient_fw-fr unto_o they_o must_v be_v of_o two_o sort_n also_o which_o must_v further_o be_v clear_v §_o 2._o wherever_o power_n be_v give_v by_o christ_n unto_o his_o church_n and_o duiy_n be_v require_v in_o the_o execution_n of_o that_o power_n unto_o the_o end_v of_o his_o spiritual_a kingdom_n to_o be_v perform_v by_o virtue_n thereof_o there_o be_v a_o office_n in_o the_o church_n for_o a_o ecclesiastical_a office_n be_v a_o especial_a power_n give_v by_o christ_n unto_o any_o person_n or_o person_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o especial_a duty_n 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a_o extraordinary_a officer_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o consequent_o be_v require_v in_o and_o do_v constitute_v a_o extraordinary_a office_n 1_o a_o extraordinary_a call_n unto_o a_o office_n such_o as_o none_o other_o have_v or_o can_v have_v by_o virtue_n of_o any_o law_n order_n or_o constitution_n whatever_o 2._o a_o extraordinary_a power_n communicate_v unto_o person_n so_o call_v enable_v they_o to_o act_v what_o they_o be_v so_o call_v unto_o wherein_o the_o essence_n of_o any_o office_n do_v consist_v 3._o extraordinary_a gift_n for_o the_o exercise_n and_o discharge_v of_o that_o power_n 4._o extraordinary_a employment_n as_o to_o its_o extent_n and_o measure_n require_v extraordinary_a labour_n travail_n zeal_n and_o self-denial_n all_o these_o do_v and_o must_v concur_v in_o that_o office_n and_o unto_o those_o office_n which_o we_o call_v extraordinary_a §_o 4._o
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will_v pretend_v unto_o and_o other_o call_v the_o evangelist_n of_o old_a have_v none_o §_o 17._o nor_o be_v there_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o least_o mention_n of_o the_o call_v or_o appointment_n of_o any_o one_o to_o be_v a_o ecclesiastical_a officer_n in_o a_o ordinary_a state_v church_n but_o with_o relation_n unto_o that_o church_n whereof_o he_o be_v or_o be_v to_o be_v an_z officer_z but_o a_o evangelist_n as_o such_o be_v not_o especial_o relate_v unto_o any_o one_o church_n more_o than_o another_o though_o as_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o they_o may_v for_o a_o time_n attend_v unto_o the_o work_n in_o one_o place_n or_o church_n rather_o or_o more_o than_o another_o wherefore_o without_o a_o call_v from_o the_o holy_a ghost_n either_o immediate_a by_o prophecy_n and_o revelation_n or_o by_o the_o direction_n of_o person_n infallible_o inspire_v as_o the_o apostle_n be_v none_o can_v be_v call_v to_o be_v evangelist_n nor_o yet_o to_o succeed_v they_o under_o any_o other_o name_n in_o that_o office_n wherefore_o the_o primitive_a church_n after_o the_o apostle_n time_n never_o once_o take_v upon_o they_o to_o constitute_v or_o ordain_v a_o evangelist_n as_o know_v it_o a_o thing_n beyond_o their_o rule_n and_o out_o of_o their_o power_n man_n may_v invade_v a_o office_n when_o they_o please_v but_o unless_o they_o be_v call_v unto_o it_o they_o must_v account_v for_o their_o usurpation_n and_o as_o for_o those_o who_o have_v erect_v a_o office_n in_o the_o church_n or_o a_o episcopacy_n principal_o if_o not_o sole_o out_o of_o what_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o these_o evangelist_n namely_o to_o timothy_n and_o titus_n they_o may_v be_v further_o attend_v unto_o in_o their_o claim_n when_o they_o lie_v the_o least_o pretence_n unto_o the_o whole_a of_o what_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o they_o but_o this_o do_v the_o work_n of_o a_o evangelist_n be_v that_o which_o few_o man_n care_v for_o or_o delight_n in_o only_o their_o power_n und_fw-ge authority_n in_o 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first_o instance_n give_v by_o our_o apostle_n of_o the_o spiritual_a gift_n of_o the_o primitive_a time_n to_o one_o be_v give_v by_o the_o spirit_n the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n §_o 10._o to_o another_o the_o word_n of_o knowledge_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o show_v before_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v denote_v the_o thing_n itself_o the_o word_n of_o knowledge_n that_o be_v knowledge_n but_o if_o any_o shall_v suppose_v that_o because_o this_o knowledge_n be_v to_o be_v express_v unto_o the_o church_n for_o its_o edification_n it_o be_v therefore_o call_v a_o word_n of_o knowledge_n as_o a_o word_n of_o exhortation_n or_o a_o word_n of_o consolation_n that_o be_v exhortation_n and_o consolation_n administer_v by_o word_n i_o shall_v not_o contend_v to_o the_o contrary_n it_o be_v knowledge_n that_o be_v the_o gift_n peculiar_o intend_v in_o this_o second_o place_n and_o we_o must_v inquire_v both_o how_o it_o be_v a_o especial_a gift_n and_o of_o what_o sort_n it_o be_v and_o it_o shall_v seem_v that_o it_o can_v have_v the_o nature_n of_o a_o especial_a gift_n see_v it_o be_v that_o which_o be_v common_a to_o all_o for_o so_o say_v the_o apostle_n speak_v unto_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o the_o corinthian_n we_o know_v that_o we_o all_o have_v knowledge_n 1_o cor._n 8._o 1._o and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o also_o add_v that_o this_o knowledge_n be_v a_o thing_n which_o either_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n tend_v unto_o a_o ill_a issue_n or_o be_v very_o apt_a to_o be_v abuse_v thereunto_o for_o say_v he_o knowledge_n puff_v up_o for_o which_o cause_n he_o frequent_o reflect_v upon_o it_o in_o other_o place_n but_o yet_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o it_o be_v a_o peculiar_a gift_n and_o in_o itself_o singular_o useful_a however_o it_o may_v be_v abuse_v as_o the_o best_a thing_n may_v be_v yea_o be_v most_o liable_a thereunto_o the_o knowledge_n mention_v in_o that_o place_n by_o the_o apostle_n which_o he_o ascribe_v in_o common_a unto_o all_o the_o church_n be_v only_a that_o which_o concern_v thing_n sacrifice_v unto_o idol_n and_o if_o we_o shall_v extend_v it_o far_o unto_o a_o understanding_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v in_o the_o community_n of_o believer_n yet_o be_v there_o place_n remain_v for_o a_o eminency_n therein_o by_o virtue_n of_o a_o especial_a spiritual_a gift_n and_o as_o to_o what_o he_o add_v about_o knowledge_n puff_v up_o he_o expound_v in_o the_o next_o word_n if_o any_o man_n think_v that_o he_o know_v any_o thing_n he_o know_v nothing_o yet_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o know_v ver._n 2._o it_o be_v not_o man_n knowledge_n but_o the_o vain_a and_o proud_a conceit_n of_o ignorant_a man_n suppose_v themselves_o know_v and_o wise_a that_o so_o puff_v up_o and_o hinder_v edification_n §_o 11._o wherefore_o 1_o by_o this_o word_n of_o knowledge_n not_o that_o degree_n of_o it_o which_o be_v require_v in_o all_o christian_n in_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n be_v intend_v such_o a_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n there_o be_v necessary_a both_o unto_o faith_n and_o confession_n man_n can_v believe_v nothing_o of_o that_o whereof_o they_o know_v nothing_o nor_o can_v they_o confess_v with_o their_o mouth_n what_o they_o apprehend_v not_o in_o their_o mind_n but_o it_o be_v somewhat_o singular_a eminent_a and_o not_o common_a to_o all_o neither_o 2_o do_v that_o eminency_n or_o singularity_n consist_v in_o this_o that_o it_o be_v save_v and_o sanctify_a knowledge_n which_o be_v intend_v that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o peculiar_a knowledge_n whereby_o god_n shine_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o believer_n with_o a_o spiritual_a save_v insight_n into_o spiritual_a thing_n transform_v the_o mind_n into_o the_o likeness_n of_o they_o i_o have_v at_o large_a elsewhere_o declare_v for_o it_o be_v reckon_v among_o gift_n whereas_o that_o other_o be_v a_o save_v grace_n who_o difference_n have_v be_v declare_v before_o it_o be_v express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 13._o 2._o by_o understand_v all_o mystery_n and_o all_o knowledge_n that_o be_v have_v a_o understanding_n in_o and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o all_o mystery_n this_o knowledge_n he_o call_v a_o gift_n which_o shall_v vanish_v away_o ver._n 8._o and_o so_o not_o belong_v absolute_o unto_o that_o grace_n which_o be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o we_o shall_v go_v over_o into_o eternity_n and_o knowledge_n in_o ver._n 2._o be_v take_v for_o the_o thing_n know_v if_o i_o understand_v all_o knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o same_o with_o all_o mystery_n wherefore_o the_o knowledge_n here_o intend_v be_v such_o a_o peculiar_a and_o especial_a insight_n into_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o whereby_o those_o in_o who_o it_o be_v be_v enable_v to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v other_o thus_o
the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o have_v receive_v all_o these_o gift_n in_o the_o high_a degree_n and_o measure_n affirm_v that_o by_o his_o write_n those_o to_o who_o he_o write_v may_v perceive_v his_o skill_n and_o understanding_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ._n §_o 12._o and_o this_o be_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n necessary_a unto_o those_o first_o dispenser_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o how_o else_o shall_v the_o church_n have_v be_v instruct_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o this_o they_o pray_v for_o they_o namely_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n col._n 1._o 9_o ephes._n 1._o 18_o 19_o 20._o chap._n 3._o 18_o 19_o col._n 2._o 2._o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v come_v hereunto_o be_v by_o their_o instruction_n who_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v skill_v in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o those_o mystery_n which_o they_o be_v to_o impart_v unto_o other_o and_o to_o do_v it_o according_o and_o so_o it_o be_v with_o they_o act_v 20._o 27._o ephes._n 3._o 8_o 9_o col._n 4._o 2._o now_o although_o this_o gift_n as_o to_o that_o excellent_a degree_n wherein_o it_o be_v in_o the_o apostle_n and_o those_o who_o receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n by_o immediate_a revelation_n be_v withhold_v yet_o it_o be_v still_o communicate_v in_o such_o a_o measure_n unto_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n as_o be_v necessary_a unto_o its_o edification_n and_o for_o any_o one_o to_o undertake_v a_o office_n in_o the_o church_n who_o have_v not_o receive_v this_o gift_n in_o some_o good_a measure_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v to_o impose_v himself_o on_o that_o service_n in_o the_o house_n of_o god_n which_o he_o be_v neither_o call_v unto_o nor_o sit_v for_o and_o whereas_o we_o have_v live_v to_o see_v all_o endeavour_n after_o a_o especial_a acquaintance_n with_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n despise_v or_o deride_v by_o some_o it_o be_v a_o evidence_n of_o that_o fatal_a and_o fearful_a apostasy_n whereinto_o the_o generality_n of_o christian_n be_v fall_v §_o 13._o faith_n be_v add_v in_o the_o 3d_o place_n to_o another_o faith_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n that_o the_o save_v grace_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v common_a unto_o all_o true_a believer_n be_v not_o here_o intend_v be_v manifest_a from_o the_o context_n there_o be_v a_o faith_n in_o scripture_n which_o be_v common_o call_v the_o faith_n of_o miracle_n mention_v by_o our_o apostle_n in_o this_o epistle_n as_o a_o principal_a extraordinary_a spiritual_a gift_n chap._n 13._o 2._o though_o i_o have_v all_o faith_n so_o that_o i_o can_v remove_v mountain_n that_o be_v the_o high_a degree_n of_o a_o faith_n of_o miracle_n or_o such_o as_o will_v effect_v miraculous_a operation_n of_o the_o high_a nature_n this_o i_o shall_v ready_o admit_v to_o be_v here_o intend_v but_o that_o there_o be_v mention_v make_v of_o work_a miracle_n in_o the_o next_o verse_n as_o a_o gift_n distinct_a from_o this_o faith_n yet_o whereas_o this_o work_n of_o miracle_n be_v every_o where_o ascribe_v to_o faith_n and_o can_v not_o be_v any_o where_o but_o where_o the_o peculiar_a faith_n from_o which_o those_o operation_n do_v proceed_v be_v first_o impart_v it_o be_v not_o unlikely_a but_o that_o by_o faith_n the_o principle_n of_o all_o miraculous_a operation_n may_v be_v intend_v and_o by_o the_o other_o expression_n the_o operation_n themselves_o but_o if_o the_o distinction_n of_o these_o gift_n be_v to_o be_v preserve_v as_o i_o rather_o judge_v that_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v consider_v the_o place_n of_o faith_n immediate_o upon_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n i_o shall_v judge_v that_o a_o peculiar_a confidence_n boldness_n and_o assurance_n of_o mind_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o administration_n of_o its_o ordinance_n be_v here_o intend_a i'faith_o therefore_o be_v that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o freedom_n confidence_n and_o boldness_n in_o the_o faith_n or_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n mention_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1_o tim._n 3._o 13._o that_o be_v our_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o confidence_n in_o profession_n who_o beginning_n we_o be_v to_o hold_v fast_o and_o firm_a unto_o the_o end_n heb._n 3._o 14._o and_o we_o do_v see_v how_o excellent_a a_o gift_n this_o be_v on_o all_o occasion_n when_o trouble_n and_o trial_n do_v befall_v the_o church_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o its_o profession_n many_o even_o true_a believer_n be_v very_o ready_a to_o faint_v and_o despond_v and_o some_o to_o draw_v back_o at_o least_o for_o a_o season_n as_o other_o do_v utter_o to_o the_o perdition_n of_o their_o soul_n in_o this_o state_n the_o eminent_a usefulness_n of_o this_o gift_n of_o boldness_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o a_o assure_a confidence_n in_o profession_n of_o a_o especial_a faith_n to_o go_v through_o trouble_n and_o trial_n be_v know_v unto_o all_o ofttime_n the_o eminence_n of_o it_o in_o one_o single_a person_n have_v be_v the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v a_o whole_a church_n from_o coldness_n backslide_n or_o sinful_a compliance_n with_o the_o world_n and_o where_o god_n stir_v up_o any_o one_o unto_o some_o great_a or_o singular_a work_n in_o his_o church_n he_o constant_o endow_v they_o with_o this_o gift_n of_o faith_n so_o be_v it_o with_o luther_n who_o undaunted_a courage_n and_o resolution_n in_o profession_n or_o boldness_n in_o the_o faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o principal_a mean_n of_o succeed_a his_o great_a undertake_n and_o there_o be_v no_o more_o certain_a sign_n of_o church_n be_v forsake_v of_o christ_n in_o a_o time_n of_o trial_n than_o if_o this_o gift_n be_v withhold_v from_o they_o and_o pusillanimity_n fearfulness_n with_o carnal_a wisdom_n do_v spring_v up_o in_o the_o room_n of_o it_o the_o work_n and_o effect_n of_o this_o faith_n be_v express_v 1_o cor._n 16._o 13._o watch_v you_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o faith_n quit_v you_o like_o man_n be_v strong_a so_o also_o ephes._n 6._o 10._o 2_o pet._n 2._o 1._o and_o the_o especial_a way_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v attain_v or_o improve_v be_v by_o a_o diligent_a careful_a discharge_n at_o all_o time_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o place_n we_o hold_v in_o the_o church_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 13._o §_o 14._o the_o gift_n of_o healing_n be_v next_o mention_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o another_o the_o gift_n of_o healing_n by_o the_o same_o spiris_fw-la so_o they_o be_v again_o express_v ver._n 28._o in_o the_o plural_a number_n because_o of_o their_o free_a communication_n unto_o many_o person_n these_o healing_n respect_v those_o that_o be_v sick_a in_o their_o sudden_a and_o miraculous_a recovery_n from_o long_a or_o deadly_a distemper_n by_o the_o imposition_n of_o hand_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o as_o many_o of_o the_o mighty_a work_n of_o christ_n himself_o for_o the_o reason_n that_o shall_v be_v mention_v consist_v in_o these_o healing_n so_o it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o first_o thing_n which_o he_o give_v in_o commission_n to_o his_o apostle_n and_o furnish_v they_o with_o power_n for_o whilst_o they_o attend_v on_o he_o in_o his_o personal_a ministry_n matth._n 10._o 1._o so_o also_o do_v he_o do_v to_o the_o seventy_o make_v it_o the_o principal_a sign_n of_o the_o approach_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n luke_n 10._o 9_o and_o the_o same_o power_n and_o virtue_n he_o promise_v to_o believer_n namely_o that_o they_o shall_v lay_v hand_n on_o the_o sick_a and_o recover_v they_o after_o his_o ascension_n of_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o this_o promise_n and_o the_o exercise_n of_o this_o power_n the_o story_n of_o the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n give_v we_o many_o instance_n act_n 5._o 15._o chap._n 3._o 7._o chap._n 9_o 33_o 34._o and_o two_o thing_n be_v observe_v singular_a in_o the_o exercise_n of_o this_o gift_n as_o first_o that_o many_o be_v cure_v by_o the_o shadow_n of_o peter_n as_o he_o pass_v by_o act_v 5._o 15._o and_o again_o many_o be_v so_o by_o handkerchief_n and_o apron_n carry_v from_o the_o body_n of_o paul_n chap._n 19_o 12._o and_o the_o reason_n of_o these_o extraordinary_a operation_n in_o extraordinary_a case_n seem_v to_o have_v be_v the_o encouragement_n of_o that_o great_a faith_n which_o be_v then_o stir_v up_o in_o they_o that_o behold_v those_o miraculous_a operation_n which_o be_v of_o singular_a advantage_n unto_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o the_o magical_a superstition_n of_o the_o roman_a church_n sundry_a way_n endeavour_v to_o imitate_v these_o inimitable_a act_n of_o sovereign_n divine_a power_n have_v be_v a_o dishonour_n to_o christian_a religion_n §_o
thereof_o when_o the_o heal_n may_v not_o ensue_v it_o be_v to_o turn_v a_o ordinance_n into_o a_o lie_n for_o if_o a_o recovery_n follow_v ten_o time_n on_o this_o anoint_v if_o it_o once_o fall_v out_o otherwise_o the_o institution_n be_v render_v a_o lie_n a_o false_a testimony_n and_o the_o other_o recovery_n manifest_v to_o have_v have_v no_o dependence_n on_o the_o observation_n of_o it_o for_o these_o reason_n i_o judge_v that_o this_o gift_n of_o healing_n though_o belong_v unto_o miraculous_a operation_n in_o general_a be_v every_o where_o reckon_v as_o a_o distinct_a gift_n by_o itself_o and_o from_o that_o place_n of_o james_n i_o be_o apt_a to_o think_v that_o this_o gift_n be_v communicate_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n unto_o the_o elder_n of_o church_n even_o that_o be_v ordinary_a and_o fix_v it_o be_v of_o so_o great_a use_n and_o such_o singular_a comfort_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o persecute_v which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o many_o church_n and_o their_o member_n in_o those_o day_n §_o 18._o miracle_n ensue_v in_o the_o five_o place_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d effectual_a work_v of_o mighty_a power_n or_o powerful_a work_n for_o the_o signification_n of_o this_o word_n here_o render_v miracle_n the_o reader_n may_v consult_v our_o exposition_n on_o heb._n 2._o 4._o i_o shall_v not_o thence_o transcribe_v what_o be_v already_o declare_v nor_o be_v any_o thing_n necessary_a to_o be_v add_v thereunto_o concern_v this_o gift_n of_o miracle_n we_o have_v also_o speak_v before_o in_o general_a so_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o much_o further_a here_o insist_v upon_o it_o neither_o be_v it_o necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v here_o treat_v of_o the_o nature_n end_v and_o use_v of_o miracle_n in_o general_a which_o in_o part_n also_o have_v be_v do_v before_o wherefore_o i_o shall_v only_o observe_v some_o few_o thing_n as_o to_o the_o gift_n itself_o and_o the_o use_v of_o it_o in_o the_o church_n which_o alone_o be_v our_o present_a 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nothing_o of_o evidence_n unto_o this_o purpose_n in_o they_o §_o 3._o two_o this_o promise_a presence_n of_o christ_n be_v by_o his_o spirit_n this_o i_o have_v safficient_o prove_v former_o so_o that_o here_o i_o shall_v be_v brief_a in_o its_o rehearsal_n though_o it_o be_v the_o next_o foundation_n of_o what_o we_o have_v far_a to_o offer_v in_o this_o case_n we_o speak_v not_o of_o the_o essential_a presence_n of_o christ_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o immensity_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n whereby_o he_o be_v equal_o present_a in_o or_o equal_o indistant_a from_o all_o place_n manifest_v his_o glory_n when_o where_o and_o how_o he_o please_v nor_o do_v it_o respect_v his_o humane_a nature_n for_o when_o he_o promise_v this_o his_o presence_n he_o tell_v his_o disciple_n that_o therein_o he_o must_v leave_v and_o depart_v from_o they_o john_n 16._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o whereon_o they_o be_v fill_v with_o sorrow_n and_o 〈◊〉_d until_o they_o know_v how_o he_o will_v make_v good_a 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disciple_n how_o they_o shall_v understand_v his_o promise_n of_o be_v present_a and_o abide_v with_o they_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o this_o be_v by_o send_v of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o his_o name_n place_n and_o stead_n to_o do_v all_o to_o they_o and_o for_o they_o which_o he_o have_v yet_o to_o do_v with_o they_o and_o for_o they_o see_v john_n 14._o 16_o 17_o 18_o 26_o 27_o 28._o chap._n 15._o 26._o chap._n 16._o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o and_o other_o vicar_n in_o the_o church_n christ_n have_v none_o nor_o do_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o any_o nor_o can_v any_o mortal_a man_n supply_v that_o charge_n and_o office_n nor_o be_v any_o such_o ever_o think_v of_o in_o the_o world_n until_o man_n grow_v weary_a of_o the_o conduct_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n by_o various_a way_n take_v his_o work_n out_o
of_o his_o hand_n leave_v he_o nothing_o to_o do_v in_o that_o which_o they_o call_v the_o church_n but_o i_o suppose_v i_o need_v not_o handle_v this_o principle_n as_o a_o thing_n in_o dispute_n or_o controversy_n if_o i_o great_o mistake_v not_o this_o presence_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o church_n by_o his_o spirit_n be_v a_o article_n of_o faith_n unto_o the_o catholic_n church_n and_o such_o a_o fundamental_a truth_n as_o whoever_o deny_v it_o overthrow_v the_o whole_a gospel_n and_o i_o have_v so_o confirm_v it_o in_o our_o former_a discourse_n concern_v the_o dispensation_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o that_o i_o fear_v not_o nor_o expect_v any_o direct_a opposition_n thereunto_o but_o yet_o i_o acknowledge_v that_o some_o begin_v to_o talk_v as_o if_o they_o own_v no_o other_o presence_n of_o christ_n but_o by_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n whatever_o else_o remain_v to_o be_v do_v lie_n whole_o in_o ourselves_o it_o be_v acknowledge_v that_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v present_a in_o and_o by_o his_o word_n and_o ordinance_n but_o if_o he_o be_v no_o otherwise_o present_a or_o be_v present_a only_o by_o their_o external_n administration_n there_o will_v no_o more_o church-state_n among_o man_n ensue_v thereon_o than_o there_o be_v among_o the_o jew_n who_o enjoy_v the_o letter_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o the_o institution_n of_o moses_n but_o when_o man_n rise_v up_o in_o express_a contradiction_n unto_o the_o promise_v of_o christ_n and_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n in_o all_o age_n we_o shall_v not_o contend_v with_o they_o but_o §_o 4._o 3_o dly_a this_o presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v secure_v unto_o the_o church_n by_o a_o everlasting_a unchangeable_a covenant_n isa._n 59_o 21._o as_o for_o i_o this_o be_v my_o covenant_n with_o they_o say_v the_o lord_n my_o spirit_n that_o be_v upon_o they_o and_o my_o word_n which_o i_o have_v put_v in_o thy_o mouth_n shall_v not_o depart_v out_o of_o thy_o mouth_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o seed_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o seed_n seed_n say_v the_o lord_n from_o henceforth_o and_o for_o ever_o this_o be_v god_n covenant_n with_o the_o gospel_n church_n to_o be_v erect_v then_o when_o the_o redeemer_n shall_v come_v out_o of_o zion_n and_o unto_o they_o that_o turn_v from_o transgression_n in_o jacob_n ver_fw-la 20._o this_o be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o god_n have_v make_v in_o christ_n the_o redeemer_n and_o as_o the_o continuance_n of_o the_o word_n unto_o the_o church_n in_o all_o age_n be_v by_o this_o promise_n secure_v without_o which_o it_o will_v cease_v and_o come_v to_o nothing_o see_v it_o be_v build_v on_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o prophet_n ephes._n 2._o 20._o so_o be_v the_o presence_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o like_a manner_n secure_v unto_o it_o and_o that_o on_o the_o same_o term_n with_o the_o word_n so_o as_o that_o if_o he_o be_v not_o present_a with_o it_o 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make_v we_o able_a minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n not_o of_o the_o letter_n but_o of_o the_o spirit_n not_o the_o ministration_n of_o death_n but_o that_o of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v glorious_a ver_fw-la 7_o 8._o there_o never_o be_v nor_o ever_o shall_v be_v any_o but_o these_o two_o ministration_n in_o the_o church_n that_o of_o the_o letter_n and_o of_o death_n and_o that_o of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o life_n if_o there_o be_v a_o ministration_n in_o any_o church_n it_o must_v belong_v to_o one_o of_o these_o and_o all_o minister_n must_v be_v so_o either_o of_o the_o letter_n or_o of_o the_o spirit_n if_o there_o be_v a_o ministry_n pretend_v unto_o that_o be_v neither_o of_o the_o letter_n nor_o of_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v antichristian_a the_o ministry_n which_o be_v carnal_a of_o the_o letter_n and_o death_n be_v a_o true_a ministry_n and_o in_o its_o place_n glorious_a because_o it_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n and_o be_v efficacious_a as_o unto_o its_o proper_a 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prove_v before_o and_o yet_o the_o ministration_n of_o they_o be_v the_o ministration_n of_o the_o letter_n and_o of_o death_n in_o a_o worldly_a sanctuary_n by_o carnal_a ordinance_n wherefore_o it_o must_v be_v so_o call_v in_o one_o of_o these_o respect_n either_o 1_o because_o it_o be_v the_o peculiar_a aid_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o any_o be_v enable_v to_o administer_v the_o gospel_n and_o its_o institution_n of_o worship_n according_a to_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n unto_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n in_o this_o sense_n man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v able_a minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n that_o be_v minister_n able_a to_o administer_v the_o gospel_n in_o due_a order_n thus_o in_o that_o expression_n minister_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n denote_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o he_o that_o quicken_v it_o ver_fw-la 6_o 7._o or_o 2_o it_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o ministration_n of_o the_o spirit_n 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prophecy_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v indifferent_a as_o to_o our_o present_a purpose_n whether_o the_o apostle_n treat_v here_o of_o office_n or_o of_o duty_n only_o the_o thing_n ensue_v which_o be_v plain_a and_o obvious_a in_o the_o text_n be_v sufficient_a unto_o the_o confirmation_n of_o what_o we_o plead_v for_o 1_o it_o be_v the_o ordinary_a state_n of_o the_o church_n its_o continuance_n be_v plant_v its_o preservation_n and_o edification_n that_o the_o apostle_n discourse_v about_o wherefore_o what_o he_o speak_v be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o church_n in_o all_o age_n and_o condition_n to_o suppose_v a_o church_n devoid_a of_o the_o gift_n here_o mention_v be_v to_o overthrow_v the_o whole_a nature_n and_o end_n of_o a_o gospel_n church_n 2_o that_o the_o principle_n of_o all_o administration_n in_o the_o church-state_n describe_v be_v gift_n receive_v from_o jesus_n christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n for_o declare_v the_o way_n whereby_o the_o church_n may_v be_v edify_v he_o lave_v the_o foundation_n of_o it_o in_o this_o that_o to_o every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v grace_n give_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o christ._n for_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v those_o unto_o who_o he_o speak_v to_o attend_v unto_o those_o duty_n whereby_o the_o church_n may_v be_v edify_v and_o that_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o gift_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v all_o the_o whole_a duty_n of_o any_o one_o in_o the_o church_n lie_v in_o this_o that_o he_o act_n according_a to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o and_o what_o these_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v as_o also_o by_o who_o they_o be_v bestow_v have_v be_v already_o full_o declare_v 3._o that_o these_o gift_n give_v not_o only_a ability_n for_o duty_n but_o rule_n and_o measure_n unto_o all_o work_n of_o service_n that_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o church_n every_o one_o be_v to_o act_v therein_o according_a to_o his_o gift_n and_o no_o otherwise_o to_o 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