few_o have_v a_o natural_a generosity_n or_o christian_a mercy_n and_o mean_n to_o express_v and_o exercise_v it_o the_o necessity_n of_o other_o do_v not_o affect_v man_n with_o so_o quick_a a_o sense_n as_o the_o part_n with_o their_o money_n to_o relieve_v they_o as_o the_o balsam_n tree_n do_v not_o drop_v its_o heal_a liquor_n till_o the_o bark_n be_v cut._n sometime_o the_o great_a number_n of_o suitor_n be_v a_o pretence_n to_o excuse_v from_o the_o exercise_n of_o bounty_n none_o of_o these_o can_v be_v conceive_v of_o god_n there_o be_v nothing_o more_o divine_a in_o the_o deity_n and_o become_v his_o nature_n than_o his_o inclination_n to_o do_v good_a as_o the_o mother_n with_o equal_a pleasure_n nourish_v the_o child_n with_o her_o milk_n as_o the_o child_n draw_v it_o for_o the_o breast_n be_v uneasy_a till_o empty_v god_n much_o more_o rejoice_v in_o do_v good_a than_o we_o in_o receive_v it_o we_o be_v also_o assure_v of_o obtain_v spiritual_a blessing_n by_o the_o intercession_n of_o the_o mediator_n the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n who_o be_v high_o than_o the_o heaven_n the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n the_o merit_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n assure_v we_o of_o his_o power_n with_o god_n he_o take_v we_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o bring_v as_o to_o the_o father_n perfume_n and_o present_v our_o request_n to_o obtain_v a_o favourable_a reception_n when_o we_o be_v under_o impression_n of_o fear_n that_o god_n will_v deny_v our_o prayer_n for_o spiritual_a blessing_n it_o be_v as_o if_o there_o be_v no_o love_n in_o the_o mediator_n nor_o prevalency_n in_o his_o mediation_n beside_o the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n be_v plenteous_o convey_v under_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o rich_a degree_n be_v reserve_v as_o a_o honour_n to_o christ_n in_o his_o ascension_n it_o be_v say_v the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o yet_o give_v because_o jesus_n be_v not_o yet_o glorify_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v liberal_o shed_v that_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v liberal_o pour_v forth_o but_o the_o bestow_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v at_o the_o triumphant_a ascension_n of_o christ._n thou_o have_v ascend_v on_o high_a thou_o have_v lead_v captivity_n captive_a and_o receive_v gift_n for_o man_n that_o be_v from_o the_o father_n as_o the_o reward_n of_o his_o victory_n that_o he_o may_v dispense_v they_o to_o men._n the_o principal_a gift_n be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n comprehensive_a of_o all_o good_a thing_n the_o promise_n be_v perform_v under_o the_o gospel_n i_o will_v pour_v forth_o of_o my_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n upon_o all_o flesh_n there_o be_v some_o sprinkling_n of_o it_o under_o the_o law_n and_o confine_v to_o a_o separate_a nation_n but_o now_o shower_n be_v pour_v down_o upon_o all_o nation_n to_o purify_v they_o and_o make_v they_o fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n the_o apostle_n declare_v the_o admirable_a efficacy_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n have_v free_v i_o from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o 8._o death_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o fiery_a law_n so_o call_v with_o respect_n to_o its_o original_a and_o operation_n convince_v of_o sin_n and_o constrain_v conscience_n to_o inflict_v torment_v impression_n on_o the_o soul_n the_o presage_n of_o future_a judgement_n but_o afford_v no_o spiritual_a grace_n to_o obey_v it_o therefore_o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v weak_a and_o unprofitable_a but_o the_o 19_o gospel_n convey_v supernatural_a strength_n to_o obtain_v supernatural_a happiness_n it_o be_v foretold_a concern_v the_o state_n of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n he_o that_o 8._o be_v feeble_a among_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o david_n and_o the_o house_n of_o david_n shall_v be_v as_o god_n as_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n before_o they_o add_v far_o the_o holy_a spirit_n direct_v our_o desire_n and_o god_n know_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o spirit_n who_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n christ_n be_v our_o advocate_n in_o heaven_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o inflame_v our_o affection_n and_o exciting_a in_o we_o filial_a trust_n in_o the_o divine_a mercy_n they_o that_o wait_v on_o the_o lord_n shall_v renew_v their_o strength_n if_o we_o be_v impotent_a in_o resist_a temptation_n and_o in_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n when_o divine_a assistance_n be_v ready_a upon_o our_o desire_n to_o confirm_v we_o our_o impotence_n be_v voluntary_a and_o do_v not_o excuse_v we_o from_o consequent_a sin_n but_o be_v a_o antecedent_n sin_n the_o sharp_a reproof_n we_o read_v from_o our_o saviour_n to_o his_o disciple_n be_v for_o their_o guilty_a impotence_n jesus_n answer_v and_o say_v o_o faithless_a and_o perverse_a generation_n how_o long_o shall_v i_o be_v with_o you_o how_o long_o shall_v i_o suffer_v you_o he_o have_v give_v they_o power_n to_o heal_v disease_n and_o expel_v evil_a spirit_n but_o they_o have_v not_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o prayer_n and_o fast_v that_o be_v requisite_a for_o the_o exercise_n of_o that_o power_n how_o just_o do_v we_o deserve_v that_o sting_a reproach_n who_o notwithstanding_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o ministration_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o by_o continual_a fervent_a prayer_n apply_v ourselves_o to_o god_n to_o partake_v of_o a_o rich_a abundance_n of_o grace_n from_o the_o holy_a spirit_n i_o shall_v only_o add_v that_o as_o prayer_n be_v a_o mean_n to_o obtain_v more_o grace_n by_o impatration_n so_o by_o the_o exercise_n of_o grace_n in_o prayer_n it_o be_v increase_v frequent_a prayer_n have_v a_o cleanse_a virtue_n in_o that_o as_o those_o who_o often_o come_v into_o the_o king_n presence_n to_o speak_v to_o he_o be_v careful_a to_o be_v in_o decent_a habit_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v disparage_v in_o his_o sight_n so_o those_o who_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n will_v cleanse_v themselves_o from_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v be_v prepare_v to_o appear_v before_o his_o holy_a majesty_n humility_n faith_n reverence_n love_n zeal_n resignation_n to_o the_o divine_a will_n compassion_n to_o the_o afflict_a and_o other_o excellent_a grace_n be_v exercise_v in_o prayer_n as_o the_o sphere_n of_o their_o activity_n and_o as_o acquire_v habit_n so_o infuse_v be_v improve_v by_o exercise_n frequent_v shoot_a not_o only_o make_v person_n more_o skilful_a in_o direct_v the_o arrow_n to_o the_o mark_n but_o more_o able_a to_o draw_v a_o strong_a bow_n none_o be_v more_o holy_a in_o conversation_n than_o those_o that_o give_v themselves_o to_o prayer_n our_o saviour_n pray_v himself_o into_o heaven_n and_o a_o divine_a lustre_n appear_v in_o his_o countenance_n by_o our_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n will_v be_v impress_v upon_o we_o and_o brighten_v our_o conversation_n brief_o according_a to_o the_o raise_a operation_n of_o grace_n in_o prayer_n we_o shall_v obtain_v more_o excellent_a degree_n of_o it_o from_o heaven_n for_o in_o bestow_v the_o first_o grace_n god_n be_v a_o pure_a giver_n but_o in_o dispense_n new_a degree_n of_o grace_n he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n to_o he_o that_o have_v shall_v be_v give_v 3._o frequent_a and_o attentive_a hear_v and_o read_v the_o word_n and_o serious_a meditation_n of_o it_o be_v a_o mean_v appoint_v by_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o goodness_n for_o our_o growth_n in_o grace_n the_o conception_n and_o propagation_n the_o sustain_a and_o increase_v the_o spiritual_a life_n be_v by_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n it_o be_v therefore_o compare_v to_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v the_o productive_a and_o preserve_a cause_n of_o the_o natural_a life_n it_o be_v the_o incorruptible_a seed_n and_o food_n to_o beget_v and_o nourish_v the_o spiritual_a life_n it_o be_v milk_n for_o babe_n wine_n for_o the_o faint_a and_o strong_a meat_n to_o confirm_v those_o of_o mature_a age._n there_o be_v a_o objective_a virtue_n in_o it_o whereby_o it_o be_v apt_a and_o sufficient_a to_o regenerate_v we_o and_o to_o increase_v the_o vigour_n and_o activity_n of_o the_o new_a life_n the_o apostle_n call_v it_o the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o our_o salvation_n the_o word_n of_o grace_n be_v able_a to_o build_v we_o up_o to_o a_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v it_o be_v 30._o a_o kind_a of_o miracle_n in_o nature_n that_o a_o pâ—ma_fw-la sience_n of_o a_o good_a tree_n graft_v into_o a_o sour_a stock_n draw_v the_o vital_a moisture_n from_o the_o root_n and_o convert_v it_o for_o the_o produce_v generous_a and_o pleasant_a fruit_n the_o engraft_a word_n be_v a_o divine_a doctrine_n overrule_v the_o carnal_a nature_n and_o make_v the_o mind_n will_n affection_n and_o action_n holy_a and_o heavenly_a answerable_a to_o its_o quality_n the_o command_v of_o
make_v stubborn_a spirit_n compliant_a indeed_o some_o be_v so_o perverse_a in_o their_o passion_n that_o the_o mild_a word_n will_v incense_v they_o no_o submission_n no_o satisfaction_n will_v be_v accept_v their_o anger_n cause_v mortal_a and_o immortal_a hatred_n but_o these_o be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v christian_n they_o be_v not_o heathen_n but_o devest_v of_o all_o humanity_n 3._o if_o anger_n have_v rush_v into_o the_o bosom_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rest_v there_o cancel_v the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o provocation_n the_o continual_a reflect_v in_o the_o thought_n upon_o a_o injury_n hinder_v reconciliation_n the_o art_n of_o oblivion_n if_o practise_v will_v prevent_v those_o resentment_n that_o eternize_v quarrel_n for_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v what_o may_v lessen_v the_o offence_n in_o our_o esteem_n in_o particular_a if_o very_o injurious_a word_n be_v speak_v against_o we_o by_o one_o in_o ira._n a_o transport_n of_o anger_n they_o shall_v be_v more_o easy_o despise_v when_o they_o seem_v more_o just_o provoke_v for_o they_o proceed_v from_o rage_n not_o from_o reason_n and_o no_o person_n that_o be_v of_o a_o wise_a and_o sober_a mind_n will_v regard_v they_o but_o as_o word_n speak_v by_o a_o sick_a man_n in_o the_o height_n of_o a_o calenture_n now_o to_o make_v we_o careful_a to_o prevent_v or_o allay_v this_o passion_n it_o will_v be_v requisite_a to_o consider_v the_o inclination_n and_o sway_n of_o our_o nature_n some_o as_o soon_o take_v fire_n as_o dry_a thorn_n and_o retain_v it_o as_o knotty_a wood_n now_o it_o be_v a_o fundamental_a rule_n of_o life_n that_o our_o weak_a part_n must_v be_v guard_v with_o the_o most_o jealousy_n and_o fortify_v with_o the_o strong_a defence_n there_o we_o must_v expect_v the_o most_o dangerous_a and_o frequent_a assault_n of_o satan_n there_o he_o will_v direct_v his_o battery_n and_o place_v his_o scaling-ladder_n let_v therefore_o the_o follow_a consideration_n settle_v in_o our_o heart_n how_o become_v a_o understand_a creature_n it_o be_v to_o defer_v anger_n for_o the_o passion_n be_v blind_a and_o brutish_a and_o without_o a_o severe_a command_n of_o they_o a_o man_n forfeit_v his_o natural_a dignity_n what_o be_v more_o unreasonable_a than_o for_o a_o man_n deep_o to_o wound_v himself_o that_o he_o may_v have_v a_o imaginary_a satisfaction_n in_o revenge_v a_o injury_n into_o what_o a_o fierce_a disorder_n be_v the_o body_n put_v by_o anger_n the_o heart_n be_v inflame_v and_o the_o boil_a spirit_n fly_v up_o into_o the_o head_n the_o eye_n sparkle_v the_o mouth_n foam_v and_o the_o other_o symptom_n of_o madness_n follow_v inward_o the_o angry_a man_n suffer_v more_o torment_n than_o the_o most_o cruel_a enemy_n can_v inflict_v upon_o he_o a_o man_n of_o understanding_n be_v of_o a_o cool_a spirit_n it_o be_v the_o wise_a advice_n of_o pyrrhus_n to_o those_o who_o he_o instruct_v in_o the_o art_n of_o defence_n that_o ir._n they_o will_v not_o be_v angry_a for_o anger_n will_v make_v they_o rash_a and_o expose_v they_o to_o their_o adversary_n he_o that_o have_v not_o rule_n over_o his_o own_o spirit_n be_v like_o a_o city_n break_v down_o and_o without_o wall_n and_o consequent_o expose_v to_o rapine_n and_o spoil_n by_o every_o enemy_n satan_n have_v a_o easy_a entrance_n into_o they_o and_o bring_v along_o with_o he_o a_o train_n of_o evil_n we_o be_v therefore_o direct_v to_o watch_v against_o anger_n and_o not_o to_o give_v place_n to_o the_o devil_n eph._n 4._o consider_v how_o honourable_a it_o be_v to_o pass_v by_o a_o offence_n it_o be_v a_o royalty_n of_o spirit_n a_o imitation_n of_o god_n in_o who_o eye_n the_o ornament_n of_o a_o meek_a and_o quiet_a spirit_n be_v of_o great_a price_n the_o great_a the_o offence_n the_o great_a the_o glory_n of_o pardon_v it_o how_o pleasant_a it_o be_v the_o soul_n be_v possess_v in_o patience_n it_o be_v cool_a and_o quiet_a there_o be_v a_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a content_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o will_n and_o affection_n the_o breast_n of_o a_o dispassionate_a man_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o peace_n beside_o let_v we_o frequent_o remember_v our_o want_n of_o the_o divine_a compassion_n there_o be_v no_o man_n so_o innocent_a unless_o he_o absolute_o forget_v that_o he_o be_v a_o man_n and_o his_o many_o frailty_n but_o desire_n that_o the_o cause_n of_o clem._n his_o life_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n may_v be_v try_v by_o the_o tribunal_n of_o clemency_n for_o no_o man_n can_v then_o be_v save_v but_o by_o pardon_n the_o due_a consideration_n of_o this_o will_v make_v we_o more_o hardly_o provoke_v and_o more_o easy_o appease_v with_o those_o who_o offend_v we_o let_v we_o pray_v for_o the_o descent_n of_o the_o dovelike_a spirit_n into_o our_o bosom_n to_o moderate_v and_o temper_v our_o passion_n meekness_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5._o 22._o there_o be_v a_o natural_a meekness_n the_o product_n of_o the_o temperament_n of_o the_o humour_n in_o the_o body_n this_o be_v a_o rare_a felicity_n there_o be_v a_o moral_a meekness_n the_o product_n of_o education_n and_o counsel_n this_o be_v a_o amiable_a virtue_n there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a meekness_n that_o order_v the_o passion_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o divine_a law_n in_o conformity_n to_o our_o saviour_n example_n this_o be_v a_o divine_a grace_n that_o attract_v the_o esteem_n and_o love_n of_o god_n himself_o this_o prepare_v we_o for_o communion_n with_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n here_o and_o in_o heaven_n to_o obtain_v this_o excellent_a frame_n of_o spirit_n let_v we_o be_v humble_a in_o our_o mind_n and_o temperate_a in_o our_o affection_n with_o respect_n to_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v the_o incentives_n of_o passion_n the_o false_a valuation_n of_o ourselves_o and_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n be_v the_o inward_a cause_n of_o sinful_a anger_n contempt_n and_o disdain_n either_o real_a or_o apprehend_v and_o the_o cross_v our_o desire_n of_o worldly_a enjoyment_n inflame_v our_o breast_n our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o he_o be_v meek_a and_o lowly_a and_o meekness_n be_v join_v with_o temperance_n as_o the_o productive_a and_o conservative_a cause_n of_o it_o he_o that_o do_v not_o overvalue_v himself_o nor_o inordinate_o affect_v temporal_a thing_n be_v hardly_o provoke_v and_o easy_o appease_v 3._o i_o will_v consider_v the_o two_o other_o vicious_a affection_n join_v by_o st._n john_n with_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o pride_n of_o life_n from_o which_o we_o must_v be_v purge_v or_o we_o be_v uncapable_a of_o the_o bless_a relation_n of_o god_n child_n and_o of_o his_o favour_n the_o infamous_a character_n of_o the_o cretan_n be_v proper_a to_o the_o ambitious_a covetous_a and_o voluptuous_a that_o they_o be_v evil_a beast_n and_o slow_a belly_n covetousness_n be_v a_o diffusive_a evil_n that_o corrupt_v the_o whole_a soul_n it_o be_v radical_o in_o the_o understanding_n principal_o in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n virtual_o in_o the_o action_n 1._o it_o be_v radical_o in_o the_o understanding_n man_n be_v first_o enchant_v in_o their_o opinion_n of_o riches_n and_o then_o chain_v by_o their_o affection_n the_o worldly-minded_n overvalue_v riches_n as_o the_o only_a real_a and_o substantial_a happiness_n the_o treasure_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o future_a be_v slight_v as_o dream_n that_o have_v no_o existence_n but_o in_o the_o imagination_n they_o see_v no_o convince_a charm_n in_o grace_n and_o glory_n the_o lustre_n of_o gold_n dazzle_v and_o deceive_v they_o they_o will_v not_o believe_v it_o be_v dirt._n gold_n be_v their_o sun_n and_o shield_n that_o supply_v they_o with_o the_o most_o desirable_a good_a thing_n in_o their_o esteem_n and_o preserve_v they_o from_o the_o most_o fearful_a evil_n gain_n be_v their_o main_a design_n and_o utmost_a aim_n their_o contrivance_n and_o project_n be_v how_o to_o maintain_v and_o improve_v their_o estate_n and_o the_o most_o pleasant_a exercise_n of_o their_o thought_n be_v to_o look_v over_o their_o inventory_n 2._o covetousness_n be_v principal_o in_o the_o will_n the_o place_n of_o its_o residence_n it_o be_v call_v the_o love_n of_o money_n there_o be_v a_o inseparable_a relation_n between_o the_o heart_n and_o its_o treasure_n we_o be_v direct_v if_o riches_n increase_v set_v not_o your_o heart_n upon_o they_o it_o be_v observable_a that_o the_o eager_a desire_n to_o procure_v riches_n be_v often_o subordinate_a to_o other_o vicious_a affection_n either_o to_o prodigality_n or_o pride_n prodigality_n excite_v to_o rapine_n and_o extortion_n from_o the_o violent_a motive_n of_o indigence_n that_o be_v its_o usual_a attendant_n and_o from_o the_o conspire_a lust_n of_o sensuality_n which_o languish_v unless_o furnish_v with_o new_a supply_n and_o nourishment_n or_o pride_n urge_v to_o a_o excessive_a
carentur_fw-la r._n irascarentur_fw-la p._n 29._o l._n 24._o for_o content_a r._n consent_n p._n 34._o l._n 19_o for_o last_o 1._o worst_a p._n 84._o in_o the_o margin_n deal_n audeo_fw-la dicere_fw-la aug._n p._n 103._o l._n 〈◊〉_d deal_n as_o p._n 135._o l._n 7._o for_o a_o 〈◊〉_d in_o p._n 164_o in_o the_o margin_n for_o aequanimitur_fw-la imperitas_fw-la r._n aequanimiter_fw-la imperitus_fw-la for_o insolentur_fw-la r._n insolent_a p._n 181._o l._n 21._o for_o never_a r._n ever_o 2_o cor._n vii_o 1._o have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n chap._n 1._o the_o coherence_n open_v the_o inconsistency_n and_o danger_n of_o the_o communion_n of_o christian_n with_o infidel_n the_o dignity_n of_o believer_n prohibit_v it_o the_o promise_n of_o divine_a communion_n oblige_v they_o to_o separate_v from_o contagious_a converse_n with_o unbeliever_n the_o inference_n from_o those_o motive_n the_o cleanse_n from_o all_o pollution_n and_o perfect_a holiness_n purify_n themselves_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o christian_n a_o principle_n of_o holiness_n actuate_v by_o the_o supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v requite_v to_o enable_v christian_n to_o purify_v the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o pollution_n of_o the_o flesh_n 〈◊〉_d the_o desire_v and_o the_o angry_a appetiâ—â—â—ey_n defile_v and_o debase_v humane_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d difficulâ—…_n make_v a_o easy_a entrance_n into_o the_o soul_n he_o seem_v to_o divest_v himself_o of_o his_o apostolical_a commission_n and_o in_o the_o mild_a and_o most_o tender_a manner_n mix_v entreaty_n with_o his_o authority_n as_o in_o a_o parallel_n place_n i_o beseech_v you_o brethren_n by_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 1._o 10._o 2._o the_o matter_n of_o the_o address_n the_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o pollution_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o the_o change_v we_o into_o the_o unspotted_a image_n of_o god_n holiness_n these_o be_v the_o comprehensive_a sum_n of_o renew_v grace_n and_o be_v inseparable_a the_o holy_a spirit_n work_v both_o together_o in_o the_o saint_n as_o the_o sun_n by_o the_o same_o emanation_n of_o light_n dispel_v the_o darkness_n of_o the_o air_n and_o irradiate_v it_o but_o they_o be_v not_o mere_o different_a notion_n but_o different_a part_n of_o sanctification_n for_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v not_o a_o mere_a privation_n of_o holiness_n as_o darkness_n be_v of_o light_n but_o a_o contrary_a inherent_a quality_n the_o principle_n of_o all_o sinful_a evil_n we_o be_v command_v to_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o 3._o to_o put_v on_o the_o new_a to_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a and_o 1._o to_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o we_o must_v purify_v ourselves_o from_o the_o pollution_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n the_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o state_n of_o deprave_a nature_n be_v like_o two_o malefactor_n fasten_v with_o one_o chain_n and_o by_o their_o strict_a union_n infect_v one_o another_o the_o pollution_n be_v intimate_v and_o radical_a diffusive_a through_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o member_n of_o the_o body_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o supreme_a faculty_n with_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n want_v renew_v we_o be_v command_v to_o perfect_a holiness_n to_o aspire_v and_o endeavour_v after_o our_o original_a holiness_n and_o to_o be_v always_o advance_v till_o we_o arrive_v at_o the_o final_a consummate_a state_n of_o holiness_n in_o heaven_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n that_o grace_n have_v a_o eminent_a causality_n and_o influence_n in_o this_o sanctification_n of_o christian_n it_o be_v a_o powerful_a restraint_n from_o sin_n in_o thought_n and_o act_n in_o solitude_n and_o society_n to_o consider_v god_n pure_a and_o flame_a eye_n that_o see_v sin_n wherever_o it_o be_v in_o order_n to_o judgement_n holy_a fear_n excite_v we_o to_o exercise_v every_o grace_n and_o perform_v every_o duty_n in_o that_o manner_n that_o we_o may_v be_v approve_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n 3._o the_o motive_n arise_v from_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o the_o qualification_n requisite_a for_o the_o obtain_v they_o it_o be_v promise_v that_o god_n will_v dwell_v in_o we_o and_o walk_v in_o we_o who_o gracious_a presence_n be_v heaven_n upon_o earth_n strange_a condescension_n that_o the_o god_n of_o glory_n shall_v dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n of_o clay_n far_o great_a than_o if_o a_o king_n shall_v dwell_v in_o a_o cottage_n with_o one_o of_o his_o poor_a subject_n he_o will_v adopt_v we_o into_o the_o line_n of_o heaven_n i_o will_v be_v your_o father_n and_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o son_n and_o daughter_n the_o qualification_n be_v the_o purify_n ourselves_o from_o all_o defilement_n and_o strive_v to_o be_v entire_o holy_a by_o the_o order_n of_o god_n every_o leper_n be_v to_o be_v exclude_v from_o the_o camp_n of_o israel_n and_o will_v he_o have_v communion_n with_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n overspread_v with_o the_o leprosy_n and_o cover_v with_o the_o ulcer_n of_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o special_a emphasis_n in_o the_o word_n say_v the_o lord_n almighty_n without_o the_o cleanse_n and_o renew_v of_o sinner_n omnipotence_n can_v receive_v they_o into_o his_o favour_n and_o family_n there_o be_v fatal_a bar_n fix_v which_o the_o unholy_a can_v break_v through_o the_o proposition_n that_o arise_v from_o the_o word_n be_v this_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n lie_v the_o most_o powerful_a obligation_n on_o christian_n to_o strive_v for_o the_o attainment_n of_o pure_a and_o perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o management_n of_o this_o subject_a i_o will_v first_o consider_v the_o duty_n as_o act_v upon_o ourselves_o 2._o the_o part_n of_o it_o the_o cleanse_n from_o sin_n and_o perfect_a holiness_n 3._o the_o force_n of_o the_o motive_n the_o precious_a and_o unvaluable_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o make_v application_n of_o they_o 1._o we_o be_v command_v to_o cleanse_v ourselves_o which_o be_v our_o duty_n and_o imply_v a_o ability_n derive_v from_o christ_n to_o perform_v it_o it_o may_v seem_v strange_a that_o man_n in_o their_o deprave_a state_n shall_v be_v excite_v to_o renew_v themselves_o who_o can_v bring_v a_o 4._o clean_a thing_n out_o of_o a_o unclean_a not_o one_o yet_o this_o duty_n be_v frequent_o inculcate_v upon_o we_o wash_v you_o make_v you_o clean_o put_v away_o 1._o the_o evil_a of_o your_o do_n from_o before_o my_o eye_n o_o jerusalem_n wash_v thy_o heart_n from_o 2._o wickedness_n how_o long_o shall_v vain_a thought_n lodge_v within_o thou_o cleanse_v your_o heart_n you_o 4._o sinner_n purify_v your_o heart_n you_o double-minded_n a_o clear_a answer_n may_v be_v give_v to_o this_o 1._o there_o be_v no_o productive_a principle_n of_o holiness_n in_o man_n corrupt_a nature_n but_o strong_a aversion_n from_o it_o and_o inclination_n to_o what_o be_v contrary_a to_o it_o there_o be_v a_o miserable_a impotency_n to_o all_o spiritual_a good_a better_o express_v with_o tear_n than_o word_n it_o be_v natural_a and_o hereditary_a more_o difficult_o cure_v than_o what_o be_v accidental_a god_n be_v the_o sole_a efficient_a in_o the_o regeneration_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o first_o infusion_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o principal_a in_o the_o growth_n and_o improvement_n of_o it_o the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v not_o work_v grace_n in_o we_o as_o the_o sun_n form_n gold_n in_o the_o earth_n without_o any_o sense_n in_o ourselves_o of_o his_o operation_n but_o we_o feel_v they_o in_o all_o our_o faculty_n congruous_o to_o their_o nature_n enlighten_v the_o mind_n exciting_a the_o conscience_n turn_v the_o will_n and_o purify_n the_o affection_n 2._o after_o a_o principle_n of_o life_n and_o holiness_n be_v plant_v in_o we_o we_o be_v by_o a_o continual_a supply_n of_o strength_n from_o christ_n assist_v to_o exercise_v it_o in_o all_o the_o act_n that_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o divine_a life_n there_o be_v a_o resemblance_n between_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o a_o christian_a seed_n must_v be_v first_o sow_v in_o the_o earth_n before_o it_o spring_v out_o of_o it_o and_o when_o it_o be_v sow_v the_o natural_a quality_n of_o the_o earth_n coldness_n and_o dryness_n be_v so_o contrary_a to_o fructify_a that_o without_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o heaven_n the_o heat_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o shower_n of_o rain_n the_o seed_n will_v be_v lose_v in_o it_o grace_n be_v draw_v forth_o into_o flourish_v and_o fruitfulness_n by_o the_o irradiate_a and_o warm_a influx_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o we_o be_v subordinate_a agent_n in_o carry_v on_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n to_o perfection_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o own_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a for_o it_o be_v god_n work_v in_o we_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v
be_v transplant_v from_o the_o body_n to_o the_o soul_n the_o intemperate_a person_n remember_v with_o delight_n the_o wild_a society_n wherein_o he_o have_v be_v engage_v the_o rich_a wine_n wherein_o he_o quench_v his_o care_n the_o ungracious_a wit_n and_o mirth_n that_o make_v the_o hour_n slide_v away_o without_o observation_n now_o it_o be_v a_o rule_n concern_v remedy_n apply_v for_o the_o recovery_n of_o the_o sick_a that_o physic_n cels._n be_v ineffectual_a without_o the_o assistance_n of_o nature_n but_o the_o case_n of_o the_o sick_a be_v desperate_a when_o the_o only_a medicine_n proper_a for_o his_o cure_n increase_v the_o disease_n and_o bring_v death_n more_o certain_o and_o speedy_o those_o who_o be_v defile_v by_o carnal_a lust_n have_v a_o special_a curse_n they_o provoke_v god_n to_o withdraw_v his_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o fearful_a threaten_v my_o spirit_n shall_v not_o always_o strive_v with_o man_n for_o he_o be_v flesh_n and_o after_o so_o desperate_a a_o forfeiture_n they_o be_v seldom_o redeem_v and_o release_v from_o the_o chain_n of_o darkness_n wherein_o they_o be_v bind_v according_o solomon_n frequent_o repeat_v this_o observation_n the_o strange_a woman_n flatter_v with_o her_o word_n her_o house_n incline_v to_o the_o dead_a and_o her_o path_n to_o the_o dead_a none_o that_o go_v unto_o her_o return_n again_o neither_o take_v they_o hold_v of_o the_o path_n of_o life_n the_o mouth_n of_o a_o strange_a woman_n be_v a_o deep_a pit_n he_o that_o be_v abhor_v of_o the_o lord_n shall_v irrecoverable_o fall_v therein_o if_o it_o be_v say_v that_o this_o representation_n of_o the_o deplorable_a state_n of_o the_o unclean_a seem_v to_o cut_v off_o all_o hope_n of_o their_o reclaim_n and_o salvation_n and_o may_v induce_v despair_n i_o answer_v with_o our_o saviour_n in_o another_o instance_n with_o man_n it_o be_v impossible_a 2d_o and_o not_o with_o god_n for_o with_o god_n all_o thing_n be_v possible_a he_o can_v open_v and_o cleanse_v adorn_v and_o beautify_v the_o most_o obstinate_a and_o impure_a heart_n he_o can_v by_o omnipotent_a grace_n change_v a_o brutish_a soul_n into_o a_o angelic_a and_o plant_v a_o divine_a nature_n that_o abhor_v and_o escape_v the_o corruption_n in_o 4._o the_o world_n through_o lust._n notwithstanding_o the_o severity_n of_o the_o threaten_v yet_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o grace_n have_v be_v exercise_v and_o magnify_v in_o the_o renew_n such_o pollute_a creature_n the_o apostle_n tell_v the_o corinthian_n they_o be_v fornicator_n and_o adulterer_n but_o they_o be_v wash_v sanctify_a and_o justify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n 1._o let_v they_o address_v their_o request_n to_o god_n that_o he_o will_v cleanse_v they_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o their_o sin_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o only_a fountain_n of_o life_n and_o baptize_v they_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o with_o fire_n to_o purge_v away_o their_o dross_n and_o pollution_n a_o unholy_a life_n be_v the_o offspring_n of_o a_o unclean_a heart_n the_o loose_a vibration_n of_o the_o impure_a eye_n the_o entice_a word_n of_o the_o impure_a tongue_n the_o external_a caress_n and_o incentives_n of_o lust_n be_v from_o the_o heart_n the_o heart_n must_v be_v purify_v or_o the_o hand_n can_v be_v cleanse_v 2._o suppress_v the_o first_o rise_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o thought_n and_o desire_n sin_n at_o first_o be_v easy_o resist_v but_o indulge_v for_o a_o time_n be_v difficult_o retract_v 3._o abstain_v from_o all_o temptation_n to_o these_o sin_n as_o wax_n near_o the_o fire_n be_v easy_o melt_v so_o the_o carnal_a affection_n be_v sudden_o kindle_v by_o tempt_a object_n the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n fill_v the_o world_n with_o so_o many_o incorrigible_a sinner_n and_o hell_n with_o so_o many_o lose_a soul_n man_n venture_v to_o walk_v among_o snare_n and_o serpent_n without_o fear_n and_o perish_v for_o the_o neglect_n of_o circumspection_n 4._o do_v not_o presume_v that_o you_o will_v forsake_v those_o sin_n hereafter_o which_o you_o be_v unwilling_a to_o forsake_v at_o present_a there_o be_v in_o many_o a_o conflict_n between_o conviction_n and_o corruption_n they_o love_v sin_n and_o hate_v it_o they_o delight_v in_o it_o and_o be_v sorry_a for_o it_o they_o can_v live_v without_o it_o nor_o with_o it_o in_o several_a respect_n now_o to_o quiet_a conscience_n and_o indulge_v their_o lust_n they_o please_v themselves_o with_o resolution_n of_o a_o future_a reformation_n the_o tempter_n often_o excite_v man_n to_o consent_v for_o once_o and_o obtain_v his_o aim_n but_o it_o be_v a_o voluntary_a distraction_n to_o think_v man_n may_v without_o apparent_a danger_n yield_v to_o a_o present_a temptation_n resolve_v to_o resist_v future_a temptation_n for_o if_o when_o the_o strength_n be_v entire_a a_o temptation_n captivate_v a_o person_n how_o much_o more_o easy_o will_v he_o be_v keep_v in_o bondage_n when_o the_o enemy_n be_v more_o tyrannous_a and_o usurp_a more_o bold_a and_o powerful_a and_o tread_v upon_o his_o neck_n and_o he_o be_v more_o disable_v to_o rescue_v himself_o the_o enlighten_v natural_a conscience_n be_v arm_v against_o sin_n and_o if_o man_n regard_v its_o dictate_v if_o they_o believe_v and_o value_v eternity_n they_o may_v preserve_v themselves_o from_o many_o defilement_n but_o god_n have_v never_o promise_v to_o recover_v sinner_n by_o special_a grace_n who_o have_v neglect_v to_o make_v use_n of_o common_a grace_n in_o short_a consider_v what_o be_v more_o torment_a than_o all_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v but_o for_o a_o season_n can_v be_v delightful_a the_o reflection_n of_o the_o guilty_a accuse_a conscience_n and_o the_o terrible_a impression_n of_o a_o angry_a god_n for_o ever_o chap._n ii_o anger_n be_v a_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh._n no_o passion_n less_o capable_a of_o counsel_n direction_n to_o prevent_v its_o rise_n and_o reign_v motive_n to_o extinguish_v it_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o pride_n of_o life_n be_v join_v with_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh._n covetousness_n consider_v it_o be_v radical_o in_o the_o understanding_n principal_o in_o the_o will_n virtual_o in_o the_o action_n the_o love_n of_o it_o produce_v many_o vicious_a affection_n it_o be_v discover_v in_o get_v save_a and_o use_v a_o estate_n the_o difficulty_n of_o cure_v covetousness_n make_v evident_a from_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o and_o the_o unsuccessfulnss_n of_o mean_n in_o order_n to_o it_o it_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil._n exclude_v from_o heaven_n it_o be_v the_o most_o unreasonable_a passion_n the_o present_a world_n can_v afford_v perfection_n or_o satisfaction_n to_o the_o immortal_a soul_n the_o proper_a mean_n to_o mortify_v covetousness_n 2._o anger_n be_v another_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh._n of_o all_o the_o passion_n none_o be_v less_o ir._n capable_a of_o counsel_n nor_o more_o rebellious_a against_o the_o empire_n of_o reason_n it_o darken_v the_o mind_n and_o cause_v such_o a_o fierce_a agitation_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o when_o a_o storm_n fill_v the_o air_n with_o black_a cloud_n and_o terrible_a flash_n of_o lightning_n it_o often_o break_v forth_o so_o sudden_o that_o as_o some_o acute_a disease_n if_o check_v at_o first_o become_v more_o violent_a there_o be_v no_o time_n for_o remedy_n nor_o place_n for_o cure_v so_o there_o be_v such_o a_o irrevocable_a precipitancy_n of_o the_o passion_n that_o the_o endeavour_n to_o repress_v their_o fury_n enrage_v they_o it_o be_v astonish_a what_o enormous_a excess_n and_o mischief_n be_v cause_v by_o it_o how_o many_o house_n be_v turn_v into_o den_n of_o dragon_n how_o many_o kingdom_n into_o field_n of_o blood_n by_o this_o fierce_a passion_n to_o prevent_v its_o rise_n and_o reign_v the_o most_o necessary_a counsel_n be_v if_o possible_a to_o quench_v the_o first_o spark_n that_o appear_v which_o be_v seed_n pregnant_a with_o fire_n but_o if_o it_o be_v kindle_v do_v not_o feed_v the_o fire_n by_o exasperate_a word_n a_o prudent_a silence_n will_v be_v more_o effectual_a to_o end_v a_o quarrel_n than_o the_o most_o sharp_a and_o pierce_a reply_n that_o confound_v the_o adversary_n julius_n caesar_n will_v never_o assault_v those_o enemy_n superandi_fw-la with_o arm_n who_o he_o can_v subdue_v by_o hunger_n he_o that_o injurious_o revile_v we_o if_o we_o revile_v not_o again_o and_o he_o have_v not_o a_o word_n from_o we_o to_o feed_v his_o rage_n will_v cease_v of_o himself_o and_o like_o those_o who_o die_v with_o pure_a hunger_n will_v tear_v himself_o hezekiah_n command_v his_o counsellor_n not_o to_o say_v a_o word_n to_o rabshekah_n 2._o try_v by_o gentle_a and_o meek_a address_n to_o compose_v the_o ruffle_a mind_n of_o those_o who_o be_v provoke_v it_o be_v the_o observation_n of_o the_o wise_a of_o man_n that_o a_o soft_a answer_n break_v the_o bone_n it_o be_v usual_o successful_a to_o
be_v inseparable_a from_o the_o be_v of_o it_o this_o include_v first_o a_o conformity_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o life_n to_o god_n as_o a_o good_a complexion_n fluorish_v in_o the_o countenance_n from_o the_o root_n of_o a_o good_a constitution_n within_o so_o real_a holiness_n shine_v in_o the_o conversation_n proceed_v from_o a_o internal_a principle_n of_o life_n seat_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n the_o understanding_n esteem_v the_o precept_n of_o god_n law_n as_o best_a in_o themselves_o and_o best_a for_o we_o the_o will_n consent_n to_o the_o sanctity_n and_o royalty_n of_o the_o law_n david_n declare_v i_o esteem_v all_o thy_o commandment_n to_o be_v right_a and_o i_o hate_v every_o false_a way_n if_o the_o divine_a will_v be_v the_o reason_n of_o our_o obedience_n it_o will_v be_v impartial_a many_o elude_v duty_n and_o deceive_v conscience_n by_o partial_a respect_n to_o the_o law_n they_o will_v make_v amends_o for_o delinquency_n in_o some_o thing_n by_o supererogate_a in_o other_o that_o be_v suitable_a to_o their_o carnal_a ease_n and_o interest_n thus_o the_o pharisee_n be_v mighty_a son_n of_o the_o church_n very_o accurate_a in_o sanctimonious_a form_n great_a pretender_n to_o piety_n but_o stain_v religion_n with_o injustice_n and_o uncharitableness_n they_o pretend_v to_o love_n god_n but_o hate_v their_o neighbour_n they_o fast_v twice_o a_o week_n but_o devour_v widow_n house_n they_o be_v very_o nice_a in_o observe_v the_o numerous_a rite_n of_o religion_n but_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o substantial_a goodness_n there_o be_v not_o a_o more_o exact_a resemblance_n between_o the_o immediate_a sight_n of_o the_o face_n and_o the_o sight_n of_o it_o by_o reflection_n in_o a_o clear_a and_o true_a glass_n than_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o old_a pharisees_n be_v like_o the_o formalist_n in_o every_o age._n thus_o among_o the_o papist_n how_o many_o under_o the_o veil_n of_o virginity_n conceal_v the_o gross_a impurity_n and_o under_o the_o appearance_n of_o poverty_n be_v covetous_a and_o rapacious_a but_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o unless_o our_o righteousness_n exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n we_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n if_o our_o obedience_n be_v not_o of_o equal_a extent_n to_o the_o rule_n if_o there_o be_v a_o indulgence_n to_o contravene_n any_o precept_n the_o word_n of_o st._n james_n be_v decisive_a and_o convince_a whoever_o shall_v keep_v the_o whole_a law_n and_o yet_o offend_v in_o own_o instance_n he_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o in_o one_o allow_v sin_n of_o omission_n or_o commission_n there_o be_v a_o universal_a disobedience_n to_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n although_o the_o best_a saint_n on_o earth_n be_v not_o without_o sin_n yet_o the_o least_o be_v without_o guile_n 2._o sincerity_n produce_v constancy_n there_o be_v a_o strict_a connexion_n between_o the_o lead_a faculty_n and_o their_o inward_a operation_n with_o the_o outward_a action_n according_a to_o the_o renew_a temper_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n such_o be_v the_o tenor_n of_o the_o life_n pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a before_o god_n that_o be_v exercise_v from_o divine_a principle_n and_o eternal_a motive_n will_v fortify_v a_o christian_a against_o all_o temptation_n he_o will_v neither_o be_v allure_v nor_o terrifle_v from_o his_o duty_n some_z when_o religion_n be_v in_o public_a esteem_n be_v forward_a professor_n but_o if_o the_o testimony_n of_o truth_n expose_v they_o to_o reproach_n as_o seditious_a and_o disloyal_a and_o the_o consequence_n of_o that_o reproach_n they_o will_v comply_v with_o the_o temper_n of_o the_o time_n to_o secure_v their_o secular_a interest_n and_o as_o there_o be_v change_n of_o garment_n summer_n and_o winter_n garment_n according_a to_o the_o season_n of_o the_o year_n so_o they_o have_v change_n of_o religion_n as_o the_o time_n vary_v persecution_n discover_v they_o to_o have_v be_v formal_a professor_n without_o the_o spirit_n and_o depth_n of_o religion_n in_o their_o heart_n but_o sincere_a christian_n be_v conspicuous_o such_o in_o the_o fiery_a trial_n it_o be_v observe_v in_o dig_v well_n in_o the_o hot_a month_n of_o july_n and_o august_n if_o a_o vein_n of_o water_n flow_v it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o last_a spring_n thus_o if_o in_o the_o burn_a heat_n of_o persecution_n the_o profession_n of_o the_o pure_a religion_n be_v declare_v it_o be_v a_o argument_n it_o proceed_v from_o sincere_a grace_n that_o will_v be_v spring_v up_o to_o everlasting_a life_n there_o be_v numerous_a example_n of_o the_o holy_a martyr_n who_o despise_v the_o enrage_a world_n as_o a_o swarm_n of_o angry_a fly_n and_o turn_v persecution_n into_o a_o pleasure_n and_o with_o undecline_a fervour_n and_o courage_n persevere_v in_o the_o confession_n of_o christ_n till_o they_o obtain_v the_o crown_n of_o eternal_a life_n unfeigned_a faith_n and_o sincere_a love_n be_v the_o strong_a security_n against_o apostasy_n he_o that_o be_v sound_a at_o the_o centre_n be_v unshaken_a by_o storm_n the_o double-minded_n who_o heart_n be_v divide_v between_o the_o enlighten_v conscience_n and_o their_o carnal_a affection_n be_v unstable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n some_o have_v short_a expire_a fit_n of_o devotion_n while_o they_o be_v in_o afflict_a circumstance_n either_o by_o terror_n of_o conscience_n or_o disease_n in_o their_o body_n or_o disaster_n in_o their_o estate_n they_o resolve_v to_o be_v regular_a and_o reform_v in_o their_o life_n to_o walk_v circumspect_o and_o exact_o but_o when_o they_o be_v release_v from_o their_o trouble_n they_o degenerate_a from_o their_o design_n and_o falsify_v their_o resolution_n and_o like_o a_o lion_n slip_v from_o his_o chain_n that_o return_v to_o his_o fierceness_n with_o his_o liberty_n so_o they_o relapse_n into_o their_o old_a rebellious_a sin_n the_o reason_n be_v they_o be_v not_o inward_o cleanse_v from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n nor_o change_v into_o the_o likeness_n of_o god_n in_o all_o their_o misery_n they_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o unrenewed_a nature_n though_o restrain_v from_o the_o visible_a eruption_n of_o it_o but_o real_a saint_n have_v their_o conversation_n all_o of_o a_o colour_n in_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n they_o be_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a in_o short_a sincere_a christian_n study_v the_o divine_a law_n to_o know_v the_o extent_n of_o their_o duty_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o discovery_n of_o it_o they_o do_v not_o decline_v the_o strict_a scrutiny_n it_o be_v david_n prayer_n lord_n search_v i_o and_o try_v i_o and_o see_v whether_o there_o be_v any_o way_n of_o wickedness_n in_o i_o and_o discover_v it_o to_o i_o that_o i_o may_v forsake_v it_o conscience_n will_v be_v quick_a and_o tender_a like_o the_o eye_n which_o if_o any_o dirt_n be_v in_o it_o weep_v it_o out_o there_o may_v be_v rebel_n in_o a_o loyal_a city_n but_o they_o be_v not_o conceal_v and_o cherish_v the_o loyal_a subject_n search_v to_o discover_v they_o and_o cast_v they_o out_o but_o the_o hypocrite_n hate_v the_o light_n because_o their_o deed_n be_v evil_a they_o cherish_v a_o wilful_a ignorance_n that_o they_o may_v free_o enjoy_v their_o lusts._n the_o sincere_a christian_a aim_n at_o perfection_n he_o pray_v resolve_v watch_n mourn_v and_o strive_v against_o every_o sin_n this_o be_v as_o necessary_a to_o uprightness_n as_o it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v be_v without_o spot_n or_o blemish_v here_o but_o the_o hypocrite_n though_o he_o external_o comply_v with_o some_o precept_n of_o easy_a obedience_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o forsake_v his_o sweet_a sin_n now_o if_o any_o sin_n be_v entertain_v or_o unrenounce_v by_o a_o person_n he_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o a_o captive_n of_o satan_n as_o if_o a_o bird_n be_v ensnare_v by_o one_o leg_n it_o be_v as_o sure_o the_o prey_n of_o the_o the_o fowler_n as_o if_o it_o be_v seize_v by_o both_o wing_n i_o shall_v only_o add_v sincerity_n commend_v we_o to_o god_n it_o give_v value_n to_o the_o mean_a service_n and_o the_o want_n of_o it_o corrupt_v the_o most_o eminent_a service_n jehu_n zeal_n be_v a_o bloody_a murder_n though_o the_o destruction_n of_o ahab_n family_n be_v command_v by_o god_n the_o consciousness_n of_o sincerity_n rejoice_v the_o live_a saint_n with_o present_a comfort_n and_o the_o die_a with_o the_o hope_n of_o future_a happiness_n the_o apostle_n when_o surround_v with_o calamity_n declare_v this_o be_v our_o rejoice_v the_o testimony_n of_o conscience_n that_o 〈◊〉_d with_o simplicity_n and_o godly_a sincerity_n we_o have_v have_v our_o conversation_n in_o this_o world_n hezekiah_n have_v receive_v a_o mortal_a message_n by_o the_o prophet_n address_v himself_o to_o god_n remember_v o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o how_o i_o have_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o truth_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n truth_n and_o perfection_n be_v equivalent_a this_o be_v a_o revive_a cordial_n
be_v damn_v we_o can_v make_v law_n to_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o god_n judgement_n but_o must_v receive_v they_o however_o some_o may_v flatter_v err_v person_n in_o their_o security_n it_o will_v be_v find_v in_o the_o great_a day_n that_o infidelity_n in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n will_v have_v no_o excuse_n before_o god_n the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v like_o the_o pillar_n of_o cloud_n and_o of_o fire_n that_o be_v darkness_n to_o the_o egyptian_n but_o enlighten_v the_o israelite_n in_o their_o passage_n out_o of_o egypt_n it_o be_v conceal_v from_o the_o proud_a and_o reveal_v to_o the_o humble_a the_o humane_a mind_n be_v imperious_a and_o turbulent_a and_o averse_a from_o submit_v to_o god_n authority_n who_o command_v the_o wise_a and_o most_o understanding_n to_o yield_v full_a assent_n to_o his_o word_n as_o the_o mean_a capacity_n the_o natural_a man_n receive_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o they_o be_v foolishness_n to_o he_o neither_o can_v he_o know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v there_o be_v no_o proportion_n between_o the_o faculty_n and_o the_o object_n you_o may_v as_o well_o see_v a_o angel_n by_o the_o light_n of_o a_o candle_n as_o see_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o the_o natural_a mind_n their_o reality_n beauty_n and_o excellency_n so_o as_o saving_o to_o believe_v they_o faith_n 17._o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n who_o be_v style_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n who_o discover_v the_o object_n and_o enlighten_v the_o mind_n to_o see_v it_o and_o by_o free_a prevent_a grace_n incline_v the_o will_n to_o embrace_v it_o the_o holy_a spirit_n alone_o can_v pull_v down_o strong_a 10._o hold_n and_o cast_v down_o imagination_n and_o every_o high_a thing_n that_o exalt_v itself_o against_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o bring_v into_o captivity_n every_o thought_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ._n the_o spirit_n overcome_v the_o pride_n of_o the_o natural_a understanding_n by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o revealer_n and_o enlighten_v the_o ignorance_n of_o it_o by_o the_o infallible_a revelation_n violence_n and_o temporal_a respect_n may_v by_o terror_n and_o allurement_n make_v man_n hypocrite_n but_o can_v make_v they_o sincere_a believer_n there_o will_v be_v a_o form_n of_o religion_n without_o and_o atheism_n within_o it_o be_v special_a grace_n inspire_v the_o elect_a of_o god_n with_o light_a to_o see_v spiritual_a thing_n and_o require_v special_a thankfulness_n let_v we_o humble_o pray_v to_o the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o of_o light_n that_o he_o will_v reveal_v the_o mystery_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o the_o mind_n of_o men._n if_o the_o gospel_n be_v hide_v it_o be_v hide_v to_o those_o that_o be_v lose_v in_o who_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v the_o mind_n 4._o of_o they_o who_o believe_v not_o lest_o the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n shall_v shine_v into_o they_o chap._n vii_o the_o power_n of_o faith_n to_o overcome_v all_o that_o be_v opposite_a to_o our_o salvation_n a_o speculative_a assent_n to_o supernatural_a truth_n be_v not_o save_v the_o efficacy_n of_o faith_n against_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o world_n proceed_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o its_o object_n and_o the_o degree_n of_o assent_n and_o the_o frequent_a application_n of_o they_o to_o our_o heart_n there_o be_v a_o incomparable_a difference_n between_o the_o good_a and_o evil_a thing_n that_o be_v present_a and_o those_o that_o be_v future_a the_o evidence_n and_o importance_n of_o future_a good_a thing_n and_o our_o interest_n in_o they_o fix_v our_o assent_n and_o make_v it_o effectual_a justify_v faith_n consider_v in_o its_o nature_n and_o purify_n virtue_n faith_n in_o the_o disposal_n of_o divine_a providence_n be_v a_o fundamental_a principle_n from_o whence_o many_o practical_a consequence_n be_v derive_v the_o heathen_n have_v very_o disparage_v conceit_n of_o god_n providence_n the_o scripture_n declare_v that_o nothing_o happen_v without_o the_o knowledge_n the_o will_n either_o permissive_a or_o approve_v and_o the_o order_v providence_n of_o god_n this_o be_v very_o influential_a to_o the_o life_n of_o men._n 4._o i_o will_v now_o consider_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o faith_n to_o overcome_v all_o that_o be_v opposite_a to_o our_o salvation_n i_o shall_v premise_v there_o be_v a_o common_a delusion_n that_o have_v a_o pernicious_a influence_n into_o the_o mind_n and_o life_n of_o many_o that_o those_o be_v true_a believer_n who_o yield_v a_o dry_a and_o barren_a assent_n to_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n without_o the_o practical_a belief_n of_o they_o they_o do_v not_o foment_n and_o authorise_v doubt_n by_o the_o pretence_n of_o reason_n nor_o excite_v revolt_n in_o their_o mind_n and_o entertain_v objection_n against_o supernatural_a truth_n but_o they_o never_o feel_v the_o spirit_n and_o power_n of_o faith_n in_o raise_v they_o above_o the_o low_a descent_n of_o carnal_a mind_n and_o set_v their_o affection_n on_o thing_n above_o the_o love_n of_o the_o present_a world_n like_o a_o stupify_a wine_n cause_n in_o they_o a_o forgetfulness_n of_o heaven_n and_o that_o which_o be_v the_o most_o dangerous_a idolatry_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v seat_v in_o their_o heart_n the_o understanding_n submit_v to_o divine_a revelation_n but_o the_o will_n be_v rebellious_a against_o the_o divine_a command_n they_o believe_v what_o be_v necessary_a to_o believe_v but_o not_o what_o be_v necessary_a to_o do_v they_o be_v satisfy_v with_o a_o speculative_a faith_n that_o cost_v nothing_o and_o will_v go_v with_o they_o to_o hell_n for_o the_o devil_n believe_v supernatural_a truth_n they_o be_v rich_a in_o the_o notion_n of_o faith_n but_o poor_a in_o the_o precept_n of_o obedience_n now_o in_o the_o language_n of_o scripture_n save_v faith_n and_o knowledge_n of_o divine_a thing_n be_v productive_a of_o such_o affection_n and_o action_n as_o be_v correspondent_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v if_o the_o head_n be_v enlighten_v and_o the_o heart_n in_o darkness_n if_o one_o profess_v never_o so_o full_o his_o assent_n and_o adherence_n to_o all_o the_o article_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o beam_n of_o faith_n be_v not_o visible_a in_o his_o conversation_n he_o be_v a_o infidel_n he_o that_o say_v i_o know_v christ_n or_o 4._o which_o be_v equivalent_a believe_v in_o he_o and_o keep_v not_o his_o commandment_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o he_o every_o habitual_a sinner_n be_v a_o unbeliever_n unfeigned_a faith_n receive_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o all_o its_o part_n doctrine_n command_n promise_n not_o only_o as_o infallible_o true_a but_o superlative_o good_a and_o precious_a and_o entire_o embrace_v they_o with_o a_o despise_n of_o all_o thing_n that_o may_v come_v in_o competition_n with_o they_o and_o express_v the_o esteem_n and_o love_n of_o they_o in_o the_o practice_n the_o two_o inseparable_a property_n of_o save_v faith_n be_v it_o be_v humble_a and_o submissive_a to_o divine_a revelation_n it_o be_v dutiful_a and_o obedient_a to_o divine_a precept_n this_o be_v premise_v i_o will_v consider_v the_o power_n of_o faith_n proceed_v 1._o from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o object_n upon_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v 2._o from_o the_o degree_n of_o its_o assent_n and_o adherence_n to_o they_o 3._o from_o the_o serious_a and_o frequent_a application_n of_o the_o object_n to_o our_o heart_n 1._o from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o object_n upon_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v now_o between_o they_o and_o the_o most_o entice_v good_a thing_n and_o the_o most_o fearful_a evil_n in_o this_o present_a state_n there_o be_v a_o incomparable_a difference_n the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o this_o be_v the_o victory_n 5._o that_o overcome_v the_o world_n even_o our_o faith_n victory_n suppose_v a_o fight_n and_o a_o fight_n suppose_v a_o enemy_n the_o enemy_n be_v declare_v the_o world_n include_v the_o man_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o it_o this_o enemy_n be_v in_o combination_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o flesh._n he_o be_v style_v the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n that_o manage_n the_o temptation_n of_o it_o for_o the_o ruin_n of_o soul_n he_o try_v his_o poison_n according_a to_o the_o disposition_n of_o man_n in_o hope_n of_o work_n in_o they_o he_o present_v to_o some_o a_o charm_a cup_n to_o intoxicate_a they_o with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n he_o tempt_v other_o with_o thing_n of_o lustre_n with_o title_n of_o honour_n and_o dignity_n that_o dazzle_v their_o mind_n that_o they_o can_v give_v a_o true_a and_o safe_a judgement_n of_o thing_n he_o allure_v other_o with_o riches_n and_o as_o heat_n be_v double_v by_o reflection_n so_o he_o enforce_v his_o
from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n he_o intercept_v the_o heavy_a stroke_n of_o vengeance_n that_o have_v sink_v we_o into_o the_o centre_n of_o sorrow_n and_o restore_v we_o to_o the_o favour_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n our_o misery_n be_v extreme_a and_o without_o end_n if_o misery_n though_o intolerable_a have_v a_o determine_a issue_n the_o pass_v of_o every_o day_n lessen_v it_o but_o if_o it_o be_v above_o all_o patience_n to_o endure_v and_o without_o hope_n of_o remission_n or_o release_n this_o thought_n strike_v deadly_a inward_a a_o brute_n have_v some_o memory_n of_o past_a pain_n and_o a_o feel_n of_o present_a but_o no_o apprehension_n of_o future_a pain_n it_o be_v the_o woeful_a prerogative_n of_o the_o reasonable_a nature_n to_o exasperate_v the_o sense_n of_o misery_n by_o the_o foresight_n of_o its_o continuance_n and_o to_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o eternity_n every_o moment_n lose_a soul_n be_v dead_a to_o all_o the_o vital_a sweetness_n of_o be_v to_o all_o sense_n of_o happiness_n and_o live_v to_o the_o quick_a feeling_n of_o misery_n for_o ever_o our_o rescue_n from_o this_o misery_n be_v more_o affect_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o without_o our_o saviour_n interpose_v our_o state_n be_v desperate_a to_o pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n be_v a_o double_a life_n we_o be_v translate_v from_o the_o guilty_a wretched_a state_n of_o rebel_n into_o the_o bless_a state_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o be_v heir_n of_o eternal_a glory_n the_o duration_n be_v as_o valuable_a as_o the_o felicity_n and_o double_v the_o gift_n immortality_n and_o immutability_n be_v inseparable_a in_o heaven_n god_n have_v make_v all_o his_o goodness_n to_o pass_v before_o we_o in_o our_o salvation_n goodness_n how_o amiable_a how_o attractive_a and_o endear_n to_o die_v for_o another_o be_v the_o most_o noble_a kind_n of_o love_n but_o there_o be_v degree_n in_o that_o kind_n to_o die_v for_o a_o enemy_n for_o a_o rebel_n be_v the_o high_a degree_n of_o that_o love_n now_o the_o son_n of_o god_n assume_v to_o the_o supreme_a excellency_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n the_o tender_a infirmity_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n in_o 5._o this_o god_n commend_v his_o love_n to_o we_o that_o when_o we_o be_v sinner_n he_o give_v his_o son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o astonish_v love_n it_o pass_v all_o understanding_n the_o jew_n ask_v our_o saviour_n with_o wonder_n how_o be_v it_o that_o thou_o be_v a_o man_n make_v thyself_o god_n we_o may_v imagine_v with_o equal_a wonder_n how_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n he_o descend_v from_o the_o throne_n of_o majesty_n in_o heaven_n and_o stoop_v so_o low_a as_o to_o become_v man_n st._n peter_n illuminate_v 16._o by_o divine_a revelation_n confess_v thou_o be_v the_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n but_o present_o after_o when_o our_o saviour_n foretell_v that_o he_o must_v go_v to_o jerusalem_n and_o be_v kill_v there_o peter_n begin_v to_o rebuke_v he_o say_v be_v it_o far_o from_o thou_o this_o shall_v not_o come_v unto_o thou_o he_o can_v not_o conceive_v how_o such_o distant_a and_o discordant_a extreme_n as_o the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n and_o death_n can_v meet_v in_o christ_n but_o his_o love_n to_o we_o unite_v they_o a_o love_n above_o all_o comparison_n but_o with_o the_o love_n of_o his_o father_n to_o we_o in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o isaac_n there_o be_v a_o faint_a resemblance_n of_o this_o abraham_n carry_v the_o knife_n and_o the_o fire_n and_o isaac_n carry_v the_o wood_n and_o himself_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o with_o equal_a step_n they_o ascend_v the_o mount_n a_o type_n of_o the_o concurrent_a love_n of_o the_o divine_a person_n to_o we_o in_o the_o process_n of_o christ_n suffering_n the_o father_n lay_v upon_o 53._o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o sure_o he_o have_v bear_v our_o grief_n and_o endure_v our_o sorrow_n admirable_a excess_n of_o love_n the_o father_n give_v up_o his_o innocent_a and_o only_a son_n the_o bright_a image_n of_o his_o glory_n to_o cruel_a suffering_n this_o immaculate_a lily_n be_v pierce_v with_o thorn_n the_o son_n give_v such_o life_n for_o we_o as_o no_o creature_n can_v give_v and_o suffer_v such_o a_o death_n for_o we_o as_o no_o creature_n can_v suffer_v he_o descend_v to_o our_o low_a misery_n to_o raise_v we_o to_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o happiness_n who_o can_v resist_v the_o force_n of_o these_o reflection_n it_o may_v seem_v that_o only_o the_o reprobate_n in_o hell_n that_o have_v sin_v beyond_o the_o intend_a virtue_n and_o application_n of_o his_o suffering_n can_v be_v unaffected_a with_o they_o from_o hence_o this_o corollary_n regular_o follow_v that_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o consecrate_v our_o high_a esteem_n and_o love_n to_o our_o redeemer_n supreme_a love_n be_v due_a to_o supreme_a excellency_n and_o for_o the_o great_a benefit_n in_o our_o saviour_n all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n be_v hide_v and_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n be_v open_v to_o enrich_v we_o what_o indignity_n what_o ingratitude_n be_v it_o to_o be_v cold_o affect_v to_o he_o who_o by_o the_o dear_a title_n infinite_o deserve_v our_o love_n how_o unreasonable_a and_o unnatural_a be_v it_o to_o look_v upon_o he_o with_o a_o indifferent_a eye_n who_o die_v for_o we_o and_o who_o the_o angel_n continual_o behold_v in_o a_o double_a ecstasy_n of_o admiration_n and_o joy_n it_o be_v most_o just_a that_o our_o love_n shall_v ascend_v to_o he_o in_o thankfulness_n as_o his_o descend_v to_o we_o in_o benefit_n but_o our_o poverty_n must_v excuse_v the_o not_o entire_a payment_n of_o our_o immense_a debt_n and_o our_o fervent_a desire_n to_o love_v he_o better_o if_o we_o content_v ourselves_o with_o lukewarm_a affection_n it_o be_v most_o dishonourable_a to_o he_o the_o coldness_n of_o love_n as_o well_o as_o the_o heat_n of_o enmity_n be_v very_o provoke_v to_o our_o saviour_n it_o shall_v be_v our_o constant_a practice_n by_o discursive_a and_o reflexive_a meditation_n to_o increase_v the_o holy_a heat_n of_o our_o affection_n to_o christ._n he_o require_v a_o love_n of_o judgement_n and_o choice_n the_o love_n of_o natural_a inclination_n be_v indeliberate_a without_o counsel_n and_o needs_o no_o excitation_n the_o stream_n run_v downward_o free_o but_o love_n to_o christ_n be_v supernatural_a both_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o object_n and_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o affection_n the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o principal_a obligation_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o principal_a duty_n of_o the_o reasonable_a and_o renew_a creature_n the_o most_o just_a and_o amiable_a duty_n yet_o so_o monstrous_a be_v the_o depravation_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n that_o divine_a grace_n be_v requisite_a to_o recover_v its_o life_n and_o liberty_n the_o prevent_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n possess_v the_o soul_n we_o must_v therefore_o earnest_o pray_v that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n will_v illuminate_v our_o mind_n and_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v purify_v our_o affection_n and_o raise_v they_o to_o heaven_n the_o exercise_n of_o our_o thought_n be_v too_o weak_a and_o faint_a to_o make_v indelible_a impression_n of_o love_n in_o our_o heart_n love_n be_v a_o eminent_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o the_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n give_v to_o we_o there_o be_v a_o strong_a tide_n of_o sensual_a desire_n that_o carry_v we_o downward_o which_o we_o can_v stem_v without_o the_o gale_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o make_v our_o way_n to_o christ._n but_o it_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o the_o wisdom_n and_o will_n of_o god_n for_o man_n to_o expect_v a_o inspiration_n from_o heaven_n and_o neglect_v the_o proper_a mean_n the_o consider_v the_o powerful_a incentives_n of_o love_n to_o our_o redeemer_n his_o allure_a excellency_n and_o unvaluable_a benefit_n st._n paul_n declare_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n constrain_v we_o for_o we_o thus_o judge_v if_o one_o die_v for_o all_o then_o wereall_a dead_a and_o that_o he_o die_v for_o all_o that_o they_o may_v live_v to_o he_o if_o all_o be_v not_o cold_a and_o dead_a within_o this_o will_v increase_v the_o sacred_a fire_n and_o inflame_v the_o affection_n but_o as_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n diffuse_v in_o the_o air_n fire_v nothing_o but_o the_o beam_n contract_v in_o a_o glass_n kindle_v proper_a matter_n so_o the_o consider_v of_o the_o common_a salvation_n will_v not_o be_v so_o affect_v nor_o so_o warm_a and_o soften_v the_o heart_n as_o the_o serious_a applicative_a thought_n of_o it_o to_o ourselves_o the_o apostle_n express_v it_o who_o 3._o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o the_o appropriate_a by_o a_o clear_a faith_n
the_o dear_a memorial_n of_o his_o purchase_n blessedness_n for_o we_o his_o precious_a blood_n appease_v the_o just_a anger_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v it_o not_o cool_a and_o calm_a our_o inflame_v passion_n in_o imitation_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n we_o must_v abstain_v from_o all_o revenge_n of_o the_o great_a evil_n suffer_v by_o we_o we_o must_v extinguish_v any_o inclination_n to_o revenge_n sin_n begin_v in_o the_o desire_n and_o end_n in_o the_o action_n we_o must_v not_o take_v the_o least_o pleasure_n that_o evil_a befall_v one_o that_o have_v be_v injurious_a to_o we_o for_o the_o root_n of_o it_o be_v devilish_a though_o the_o reparation_n of_o a_o injury_n may_v in_o some_o case_n be_v necessary_a yet_o revenge_n be_v absolute_o forbid_v to_o retaliate_v a_o evil_a without_o any_o reparation_n of_o our_o loss_n be_v to_o do_v mischief_n for_o mischief_n sake_n which_o be_v the_o property_n of_o satan_n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a to_o do_v good_a for_o evil_n be_v such_o a_o divine_a perfection_n that_o the_o devil_n do_v not_o assume_v the_o resemblance_n of_o it_o it_o be_v so_o contrary_a to_o his_o curse_a disposition_n some_o will_v conceal_v their_o anger_n for_o a_o time_n wait_v for_o a_o opportunity_n to_o take_v revenge_n without_o the_o appearance_n of_o passion_n their_o malice_n like_o slow_a poison_n do_v not_o cause_n violent_a symptom_n but_o destroy_v life_n insensible_o some_o have_v such_o fierce_a passion_n that_o strike_v fire_n out_o of_o the_o least_o provocation_n their_o breast_n be_v change_v into_o a_o tophet_n some_o inflame_v their_o resentment_n by_o consider_v every_o circumstance_n that_o will_v exasperate_v their_o spirit_n but_o the_o command_n be_v be_v not_o overcome_v with_o evil_a but_o overcome_v evil_a with_o good_a the_o duty_n be_v so_o pleasant_a in_o its_o exercise_n and_o attend_v with_o such_o comfortable_a consequence_n that_o it_o be_v recommend_v to_o our_o reason_n and_o our_o affection_n love_n suffer_v long_o love_n bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n and_o what_o be_v more_o engage_v than_o the_o delightful_a disposition_n of_o love_n the_o do_v good_a for_o evil_a often_o gain_v the_o heart_n of_o a_o enemy_n if_o there_o be_v any_o vital_a spark_n of_o humanity_n it_o can_v be_v resist_v there_o be_v a_o instance_n of_o it_o record_v in_o scripture_n saul_n the_o unrighteous_a and_o implacable_a enemy_n of_o david_n yet_o be_v spare_v when_o he_o be_v entire_o at_o his_o mercy_n be_v move_v and_o melt_v into_o tenderness_n be_v this_o thy_o voice_n my_o son_n david_n before_o he_o in_o contempt_n call_v he_o the_o son_n of_o jesse_n thou_o be_v more_o righteous_a than_o i_o i_o will_v do_v thou_o no_o more_o evil_a how_o will_v some_o of_o the_o heathen_n condemn_v christian_n both_o as_o to_o the_o rule_n and_o practice_n of_o this_o duty_n for_o whereas_o it_o be_v esteem_v to_o be_v the_o character_n of_o pusillanimity_n or_o stupidity_n to_o bear_v frequent_a and_o great_a injury_n unrevenged_a one_o of_o their_o poet_n mix_v this_o counsel_n among_o other_o excellent_a rule_n of_o morality_n that_o man_n be_v arrive_v at_o a_o heroic_a degree_n of_o goodness_n who_o be_v instruct_v in_o a_o dispassionate_a manner_n to_o bear_v great_a injury_n and_o when_o photion_n who_o have_v deserve_v so_o high_o of_o the_o athenian_n be_v condemn_v unjust_o to_o die_v his_o son_n attend_v he_o to_o receive_v his_o last_o command_n immediate_o before_o his_o death_n he_o charge_v he_o never_o to_o revenge_v it_o on_o the_o athenian_n chap._n ix_o divine_a hope_n have_v a_o eminent_a causality_n in_o the_o life_n of_o a_o christian._n the_o nature_n of_o christian_a hope_n it_o be_v the_o character_n of_o a_o saint_n it_o be_v natural_a congruous_a and_o necessary_a to_o a_o saint_n in_o the_o present_a state_n it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o carnal_a presumption_n by_o its_o purify_n virtue_n fear_v consider_v in_o its_o nature_n and_o cleanse_a virtue_n the_o attribute_n of_o god_n the_o motive_n of_o holy_a fear_n there_o be_v a_o fear_n of_o reverence_n and_o of_o caution_n it_o be_v consistent_a with_o faith_n and_o the_o affection_n of_o love_n hope_v and_o joy_n it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o fortitude_n 3._o divine_a hope_n have_v a_o eminent_a causality_n and_o influence_n in_o the_o life_n of_o a_o christian._n st._n john_n speak_v of_o the_o glorious_a likeness_n of_o the_o saint_n to_o christ_n in_o the_o divine_a world_n infer_v from_o it_o every_o man_n that_o have_v this_o hope_n in_o he_o purify_v himself_o even_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a three_o thing_n be_v observable_a in_o the_o word_n 1._o the_o character_n of_o a_o christian_a by_o his_o hope_n every_o man_n that_o have_v this_o hope_n in_o he_o 2._o the_o distinction_n of_o this_o hope_n from_o its_o counterfeit_n by_o its_o inseparable_a effect_n purify_v himself_o 3._o the_o regulate_v of_o the_o effect_n by_o its_o pattern_n even_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a 1._o christian_n hope_n be_v a_o firm_a expectation_n of_o future_a happiness_n it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o worldly_a hope_n by_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o object_n and_o the_o stability_n of_o its_o foundation_n the_o object_n be_v a_o eternal_a state_n of_o glory_n and_o joy_n wherein_o we_o shall_v be_v conform_v to_o the_o son_n of_o god_n worldly_n hope_n be_v terminate_v on_o empty_a vanish_v thing_n gild_v over_o with_o the_o thin_a appearance_n of_o good_n the_o foundation_n of_o divine_a hope_n be_v the_o unchangeable_a truth_n of_o god_n and_o his_o almighty_a power_n that_o always_o second_v his_o word_n god_n can_v lie_v and_o consequent_o neither_o deceive_v our_o faith_n nor_o disappoint_v our_o hope_n and_o he_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n the_o apostle_n declare_v the_o ground_n of_o his_o confidence_n i_o know_v in_o who_o i_o have_v believe_v and_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o he_o be_v able_a to_o keep_v that_o which_o i_o have_v commit_v to_o he_o against_o that_o day_n all_o the_o person_n in_o the_o deity_n be_v engage_v for_o our_o assurance_n and_o comfort_n sometime_o it_o be_v say_v that_o our_o hope_n 21._o may_v be_v in_o god_n and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n our_o hope_n and_o that_o we_o may_v abound_v in_o hope_n through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n worldly_n hope_n be_v always_o uncertain_a in_o this_o sphere_n of_o mutability_n there_o be_v so_o much_o of_o impotence_n or_o deceit_n in_o all_o the_o mean_v use_v to_o obtain_v humane_a desire_n that_o the_o success_n be_v doubtful_a fear_n mix_v with_o the_o desire_n and_o often_o despair_v with_o fear_n young_a man_n be_v flush_a with_o hope_n and_o of_o bold_a expectation_n than_o ancient_a man_n who_o from_o experience_n of_o many_o unforeseen_a and_o inevitable_a difficulty_n that_o have_v traverse_v their_o hope_n be_v incline_v to_o fear_n but_o experience_n incourage_v and_o fortify_v the_o hope_n of_o christian_n which_o be_v attend_v with_o patience_n and_o joy_n if_o we_o hope_v we_o 5._o with_o patience_n wait_v for_o it_o notwithstanding_o the_o distance_n of_o time_n and_o intervening_a difficulty_n before_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o what_o we_o expect_v no_o undiscernible_a accident_n can_v blast_v their_o assurance_n the_o interval_n of_o a_o thousand_o year_n do_v not_o weaken_v abraham_n hope_n of_o the_o promise_a messiah_n comfort_n be_v mix_v with_o the_o patience_n of_o hope_n the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o scripture_n may_v have_v hope_n the_o final_a security_n of_o the_o blessedness_n promise_v be_v very_o joyful_a in_o a_o afflict_a condition_n this_o hope_n be_v the_o character_n by_o which_o a_o sincere_a christian_a be_v denominate_v and_o distinguish_v from_o heathen_n who_o be_v without_o god_n without_o christ_n and_o without_o hope_n for_o god_n be_v the_o object_n of_o it_o as_o our_o sovereign_a good_a and_o christ_n be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o obtain_v and_o enjoy_v he_o this_o grace_n be_v most_o natural_a congruous_a and_o necessary_a to_o a_o christian_a in_o the_o present_a state_n 1._o natural_a bless_a be_v the_o god_n and_o 4._o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o you_o the_o supernatural_a birth_n entitle_v to_o the_o supernatural_a inheritance_n if_o son_n than_o heir_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o heaven_n be_v a_o consequent_a affection_n as_o in_o the_o natural_a life_n the_o most_o early_o exercise_v of_o reason_n excite_v desire_n and_o hope_n to_o obtain_v what_o may_v supply_v the_o want_n of_o it_o so_o in_o the_o spiritual_a life_n when_o faith_n discover_v to_o we_o celestial_a blessendness_n reveal_v in_o
the_o vital_a member_n from_o hence_o we_o be_v inform_v how_o to_o judge_v of_o our_o hope_n whether_o they_o be_v save_v and_o will_v attend_v we_o to_o the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n if_o they_o purify_v we_o they_o will_v certain_o be_v accomplish_v in_o heavenly_a blessedness_n if_o we_o be_v like_o our_o saviour_n in_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o in_o glory_n but_o carnal_a and_o loose_a hope_n will_v issue_v in_o disappointment_n our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o every_o visible_a christian_a in_o a_o spiritual_a sense_n be_v a_o builder_n and_o raise_v a_o fabric_n of_o hope_n that_o may_v appear_v fair_a to_o the_o eye_n but_o there_o be_v a_o time_n of_o trial_n a_o come_n that_o will_v discover_v how_o firm_a it_o be_v it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o descend_v to_o the_o foundation_n of_o our_o hope_n that_o we_o may_v understand_v whether_o it_o be_v a_o rock_n that_o can_v be_v shake_v or_o the_o quick_a sand_n that_o can_v bear_v the_o weight_n of_o it_o those_o who_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n and_o do_v they_o build_v upon_o a_o foundation_n more_o stable_a than_o the_o centre_n the_o perfect_a veracity_n of_o god_n be_v engage_v in_o his_o promise_n but_o those_o who_o hear_v without_o do_v build_v upon_o the_o sink_a sand._n carnal_a man_n will_v pretend_v they_o hope_v for_o salvation_n only_o for_o the_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v true_a these_o be_v eternal_a foundation_n but_o to_o secure_v a_o building_n the_o superstructure_n must_v be_v strong_o fasten_v to_o the_o foundation_n or_o it_o can_v resist_v a_o storm_n if_o we_o be_v not_o unite_v to_o christ_n by_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n and_o a_o purify_n faith_n our_o hope_n will_v deceive_v we_o when_o sin_n have_v dominion_n which_o be_v certain_o discover_v by_o the_o habitual_a course_n of_o man_n life_n when_o there_o be_v a_o remanent_fw-la affection_n to_o it_o in_o man_n heart_n which_o be_v know_v by_o their_o reflection_n upon_o past_a sin_n with_o pleasure_n and_o the_o prospect_n of_o future_a sin_n with_o desire_n their_o hope_n be_v like_o a_o spider_n web_n that_o can_v bear_v no_o stress_n hope_n be_v subordinate_a to_o faith_n and_o faith_n be_v regulate_v by_o the_o promise_n some_o believe_v without_o hope_n they_o be_v convince_v of_o the_o reality_n of_o the_o future_a state_n of_o the_o eternal_a judgement_n and_o the_o consequent_n of_o it_o but_o be_v careless_a and_o desperate_a in_o their_o wickedness_n other_o hope_v to_o be_v well_o hereafter_o without_o belief_n of_o the_o gospel_n indeed_o there_o be_v none_o can_v bear_v up_o under_o despair_a thought_n when_o they_o be_v rage_v in_o the_o breast_n he_o that_o be_v absolute_o and_o with_o consideration_n hopeless_a fall_v upon_o his_o own_o sword_n the_o tempter_n deal_v with_o sinner_n according_a to_o their_o condition_n if_o they_o be_v swim_v in_o prosperity_n he_o stupefy_v conscience_n and_o induce_v they_o to_o be_v secure_a if_o they_o be_v sink_v in_o deep_a distress_n he_o be_v so_o skilful_a in_o all_o the_o art_n of_o aggravation_n that_o he_o plunge_v they_o into_o despair_n and_o both_o temptation_n be_v fatal_a but_o the_o most_o perish_v by_o fallacious_a hope_n it_o be_v strange_a that_o the_o great_a number_n of_o professor_n be_v more_o unwilling_a to_o suspect_v the_o goodness_n and_o safety_n of_o their_o condition_n than_o to_o mistake_v and_o be_v deceive_v for_o ever_o but_o they_o be_v so_o strong_o allure_v by_o worldly_a object_n that_o though_o in_o their_o life_n there_o be_v the_o visible_a mark_n exclusive_a of_o salvation_n they_o be_v unconcern_v they_o be_v satisfy_v with_o carnal_a vain_a hope_n which_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o all_o evil_n commit_v and_o the_o spring_n of_o all_o evil_n suffer_v hope_v that_o shall_v encourage_v holiness_n embolden_v wickedness_n and_o that_o shall_v lead_v man_n to_o heaven_n precipitate_v they_o into_o hell_n how_o great_a will_v their_o fall_n be_v from_o a_o conceit_a heaven_n into_o a_o real_a hell_n hope_n of_o all_o the_o passion_n be_v the_o most_o calm_a and_o quiet_a but_o when_o utter_o disappoint_v in_o a_o matter_n of_o high_a concernment_n it_o be_v most_o turbulent_a for_o the_o consequent_a passion_n despair_n impatience_n sorrow_n rage_n be_v the_o cruel_a tormentor_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o men._n now_o what_o will_v become_v of_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n when_o god_n shall_v take_v away_o his_o soul_n he_o may_v feed_v and_o cherish_v it_o while_o he_o live_v but_o in_o the_o fatal_a moment_n when_o he_o die_v his_o blaze_a presumption_n will_v expire_v not_o to_o be_v revive_v for_o ever_o but_o the_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o his_o death_n the_o sanctify_a spirit_n inspire_v and_o preserve_v life_n in_o it_o till_o it_o be_v consummate_a in_o that_o blessedness_n that_o exceed_v all_o our_o desire_n and_o exclude_v all_o our_o fear_n for_o ever_o 2._o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n shall_v be_v a_o constant_a and_o command_a motive_n to_o purify_v ourselves_o hope_n be_v the_o great_a spring_n of_o action_n in_o this_o world_n it_o enter_v into_o all_o our_o design_n and_o mix_v with_o all_o our_o endeavour_n the_o husbandman_n plough_v in_o all_o the_o frost_n and_o snow_n to_o which_o he_o be_v expose_v in_o hope_n of_o a_o fruitful_a harvest_n the_o mariner_n sail_v through_o dangerous_a sea_n often_o enrage_v with_o storm_n and_o tempest_n and_o among_o rock_n and_o sand_n for_o a_o hopeful_a venture_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v the_o hope_n of_o heaven_n make_v we_o active_a and_o ardent_a in_o seek_v for_o it_o consider_v we_o have_v infinite_o great_a security_n of_o obtain_v it_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o object_n be_v above_o all_o comparison_n with_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n here_o the_o wise_a and_o most_o diligent_a be_v uncertain_a to_o obtain_v their_o end_n the_o trifle_n which_o they_o earnest_o expect_v and_o be_v certain_a after_o a_o while_n to_o lose_v they_o but_o if_o we_o in_o the_o first_o place_n seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v certain_o obtain_v it_o and_o it_o be_v unforfeitable_a for_o ever_o i_o will_v conclude_v with_o the_o efficacy_n of_o this_o argument_n declare_v by_o the_o apostle_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v salvation_n have_v appear_v unto_o all_o man_n teach_v we_o that_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n we_o shall_v live_v godly_a righteous_o and_o sober_o in_o this_o present_a world_n look_v for_o that_o bless_a hope_n the_o glorious_a appearance_n of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ._n this_o will_v keep_v we_o steadfast_a and_o unmoveable_a always_o abound_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n 4._o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v a_o grace_n of_o excellent_a efficacy_n to_o perfect_a holiness_n in_o we_o it_o be_v the_o apostle_n direction_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n the_o divine_a wisdom_n have_v annex_v reward_n and_o punishment_n to_o strengthen_v the_o authority_n of_o the_o law_n to_o work_v upon_o hope_n and_o fear_v which_o be_v the_o secret_a spring_n of_o humane_a action_n and_o for_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o justice_n that_o be_v principal_o exercise_v in_o his_o moral_a government_n that_o hope_n may_v be_v a_o powerful_a motive_n to_o do_v our_o duty_n and_o fear_v a_o strong_a bridle_n to_o restrain_v from_o sin_n the_o reward_n must_v exceed_v all_o the_o temptation_n of_o profit_n or_o pleasure_n or_o honour_n that_o can_v accrue_v by_o transgress_v the_o law_n and_o the_o penalty_n of_o all_o the_o evil_n that_o may_v be_v inflict_v for_o obedience_n to_o it_o from_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o divine_a hope_n and_o godly_a fear_n have_v such_o a_o command_a conquer_a power_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o true_a believer_n and_o be_v so_o operative_a in_o their_o life_n that_o they_o will_v not_o neglect_v their_o duty_n to_o avoid_v the_o great_a evil_n nor_o commit_v a_o sin_n to_o obtain_v the_o great_a good_n the_o grace_n of_o fear_n i_o have_v discourse_v of_o in_o another_o place_n and_o shall_v be_v the_o short_a in_o the_o account_n of_o its_o nature_n and_o cleanse_v virtue_n here_o fear_n introduce_v serious_a religion_n preserve_v and_o improve_v it_o it_o be_v the_o principle_n of_o conversion_n to_o god_n and_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o divine_a love_n may_v have_v admission_n into_o it_o it_o arise_v from_o the_o conviction_n of_o gild_n and_o the_o apprehension_n of_o judgement_n that_o follow_v when_o paul_n discourse_v of_o righteousness_n and_o temperance_n and_o judgement_n to_o come_v fellix_fw-la tremble_v the_o prisoner_n with_o the_o assistance_n of_o conscience_n make_v the_o judge_n tremble_v this_o fear_n have_v more_o torment_n than_o reverence_n according_a to_o the_o greatness_n and_o
equal_a admiration_n and_o confusion_n there_o be_v a_o rare_a and_o most_o affect_a example_n of_o humble_a thankfulness_n record_v in_o scripture_n when_o david_n say_v to_o mephibosheth_n fear_v 8._o not_o i_o will_v sure_o show_v thou_o kindness_n for_o jonathan_n thy_o father_n sake_n and_o will_v restore_v thou_o the_o land_n of_o saul_n thy_o father_n and_o thou_o shall_v eat_v bread_n at_o my_o table_n continual_o he_o bow_v himself_o and_o say_v what_o be_v thy_o servant_n that_o thou_o shall_v look_v on_o such_o a_o dead_a dog_n as_o i_o be_o mephibosheth_n be_v of_o royal_a extraction_n and_o the_o son_n of_o jonathan_n who_o infinite_o deserve_v of_o david_n yet_o how_o do_v he_o vilify_v himself_o to_o magnify_v the_o king_n favour_n what_o a_o extreme_a disparity_n be_v there_o between_o the_o kindness_n of_o david_n and_o the_o condescend_v compassionate_a love_n of_o god_n he_o be_v the_o high_a and_o holy_a one_o we_o be_v enemy_n to_o he_o and_o have_v our_o portion_n with_o dragon_n yet_o he_o have_v receive_v we_o into_o his_o family_n and_o adopt_v we_o into_o the_o line_n of_o heaven_n 2._o consider_v the_o promise_v so_o exceed_o great_a and_o precious_a so_o stable_a and_o sure_a be_v conditional_a and_o not_o to_o be_v obtain_v without_o consent_n to_o the_o term_n specify_v in_o they_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v most_o free_a in_o their_o original_n and_o rise_v the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o their_o performance_n be_v suspend_v upon_o such_o term_n as_o the_o bountiful_a god_n require_v of_o we_o it_o be_v true_a his_o grace_n assist_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o and_o the_o performance_n be_v for_o the_o full_a and_o final_a glory_n of_o his_o grace_n but_o the_o condition_n be_v indispensable_o require_v the_o term_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v as_o strict_o enjoin_v to_o our_o obtain_n salvation_n as_o the_o term_n of_o the_o law_n be_v to_o preserve_v the_o happy_a life_n of_o man_n in_o paradise_n it_o be_v not_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o omnipotence_n to_o admit_v we_o to_o partake_v of_o adoption_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n without_o our_o be_v cleanse_v from_o sin_n and_o be_v change_v into_o the_o image_n of_o god_n it_o will_v disparage_v the_o unspotted_a holiness_n of_o god_n to_o take_v one_o into_o sonship_n and_o to_o manifest_v his_o complacential_a love_n in_o he_o that_o continue_v in_o the_o state_n of_o pollute_a nature_n while_o man_n be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n they_o can_v have_v a_o filial_a relation_n to_o he_o for_o god_n can_v deny_v himself_o neither_o can_v there_o be_v communion_n with_o he_o we_o be_v direct_v to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n and_o he_o will_v draw_v near_o to_o we_o but_o we_o must_v cleanse_v our_o hand_n and_o purify_v our_o heart_n st._n john_n declare_v the_o heavenly_a privilege_n of_o christian_n true_o our_o communion_n be_v with_o the_o father_n and_o with_o jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o declare_v the_o term_n of_o it_o if_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n we_o have_v fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o communion_n imply_v freedom_n and_o fruition_n a_o mutual_a intercourse_n of_o mercy_n and_o duty_n the_o soul_n ascend_v to_o god_n by_o act_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o god_n descend_v into_o the_o soul_n by_o excitation_n of_o grace_n and_o influence_n of_o joy_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n without_o likeness_n nor_o fellowship_n without_o love_n according_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o our_o holiness_n the_o more_o exact_a be_v our_o resemblance_n of_o god_n and_o the_o more_o clear_a and_o comfortable_a be_v the_o evidence_n of_o our_o filial_a relation_n to_o he_o fire_n be_v more_o clear_o discover_v by_o flame_n than_o by_o a_o little_a heat_n so_o grace_n be_v most_o conspicuous_a in_o the_o view_n of_o conscience_n by_o its_o radiant_a operation_n the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n it_o be_v from_o his_o testimony_n with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o have_v the_o comfortable_a assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n the_o spirit_n first_o work_v before_o he_o witness_n and_o his_o testimony_n be_v always_o in_o conformity_n to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o word_n wherein_o the_o infallible_a character_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v lay_v down_o the_o testimony_n be_v argumentative_a and_o declarative_a from_o those_o divine_a disposition_n that_o constitute_v the_o child_n of_o god_n god_n be_v terrible_a to_o the_o conscience_n and_o distasteful_a to_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o unholy_a the_o bright_a and_o serene_a face_n of_o the_o heaven_n be_v pleasant_a to_o the_o sight_n but_o a_o black_a cloud_n charge_v with_o thunderbolt_n and_o that_o threaten_v storm_n be_v look_v on_o with_o fear_n the_o countenance_n of_o god_n be_v a_o refresh_a light_n to_o his_o obedient_a child_n but_o be_v a_o torment_a fire_n to_o the_o unsanctified_a they_o be_v averse_a from_o the_o society_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o ordinance_n because_o god_n be_v peculiar_o present_a with_o they_o they_o be_v unwilling_a to_o retire_v from_o the_o vanity_n and_o business_n of_o the_o world_n lest_o conscience_n god_n deputy_n shall_v remember_v they_o of_o their_o neglect_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o above_o all_o thing_n they_o be_v afraid_a to_o die_v because_o then_o the_o spirit_n return_v to_o god_n that_o give_v it_o now_o if_o the_o paternal_a relation_n of_o god_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o his_o most_o dear_a and_o beneficent_a affection_n to_o we_o shall_v it_o not_o be_v the_o motive_n of_o our_o dutiful_a affection_n to_o he_o if_o i_o be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n we_o be_v command_v to_o follow_v god_n as_o dear_a child_n the_o obligation_n be_v clear_o natural_a from_o our_o heavenly_a original_a and_o end_n we_o be_v excite_v by_o our_o relation_n as_o obedient_a child_n not_o fashion_v ourselves_o according_a to_o the_o former_a lust_n in_o your_o ignorance_n but_o as_o he_o who_o have_v call_v we_o be_v holy_a so_o be_v you_o holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o conversation_n and_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o be_v blameless_a and_o harmless_a the_o son_n of_o god_n without_o rebuke_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n shine_v as_o light_n in_o the_o world_n if_o we_o be_v cold_a and_o careless_a in_o our_o duty_n how_o just_o may_v we_o be_v upbraid_v with_o that_o question_n of_o confusion_n do_v you_o thus_o requite_v the_o lord_n o_o foolish_a people_n and_o unwise_a be_v he_o not_o thy_o father_n that_o buy_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o be_v any_o thing_n more_o contrary_a to_o natural_a conscience_n and_o supernatural_a grace_n than_o for_o those_o who_o be_v in_o title_n and_o relation_n the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o renounce_v that_o relation_n by_o a_o course_n of_o life_n direct_o opposite_a to_o it_o to_o be_v call_v a_o child_n of_o god_n be_v a_o title_n of_o the_o high_a honour_n and_o what_o a_o vile_a degeneracy_n be_v it_o what_o a_o stain_n and_o infamy_n be_v it_o for_o such_o to_o mind_v earthly_a thing_n to_o set_v their_o affection_n on_o perish_a vanity_n that_o defile_v and_o debase_v they_o it_o be_v a_o title_n of_o the_o most_o perfect_a liberty_n if_o the_o son_n make_v you_o free_a you_o be_v free_a indeed_o what_o a_o disparagement_n be_v it_o to_o believer_n to_o be_v fasten_v by_o the_o chain_n and_o charm_n of_o their_o lust_n in_o a_o most_o ignominious_a slavish_a bondage_n it_o be_v a_o title_n of_o consecration_n holiness_n to_o the_o lord_n be_v engrave_v in_o their_o forehead_n the_o visible_a profession_n of_o christian_n now_o can_v they_o conform_v themselves_o according_a to_o the_o custom_n of_o this_o world_n which_o lie_v in_o wickedness_n unless_o all_o filial_a affection_n to_o god_n be_v dead_a or_o very_o languish_v in_o their_o breast_n a_o sacred_a ambition_n a_o active_a zeal_n to_o adorn_v the_o gospel_n to_o live_v become_v the_o dignity_n and_o purity_n of_o our_o divine_a relation_n be_v the_o great_a duty_n incumbent_a on_o we_o to_o conclude_v this_o part_n there_o may_v be_v sincere_a grace_n in_o a_o person_n but_o through_o neglect_n of_o improve_n it_o to_o degree_n of_o eminence_n a_o child_n of_o light_n may_v walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n present_a love_n and_o the_o joyful_a hope_n of_o future_a happiness_n he_o may_v fear_v that_o in_o every_o affliction_n here_o there_o be_v anger_n without_o any_o mixture_n of_o favour_n and_o in_o the_o approach_n to_o eternity_n be_v in_o distract_n doubt_n about_o his_o future_a state_n and_o a_o anxious_a expectation_n of_o a_o uncertain_a sentence_n it_o be_v our_o interest_n as_o well_o as_o duty_n to_o strive_v to_o excel_v in_o holiness_n i_o shall_v now_o apply_v this_o doctrine_n 1
carnal_a satisfaction_n what_o sweet_a reflection_n can_v there_o be_v of_o conscience_n the_o only_a true_a and_o internal_a comforter_n than_o upon_o innocence_n and_o victory_n 2._o the_o discovery_n of_o our_o progress_n in_o holiness_n be_v make_v by_o the_o habitual_a frame_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o fix_a regularity_n of_o the_o life_n there_o can_v be_v a_o true_a judgement_n of_o a_o christian_a either_o when_o he_o be_v best_o dispose_v or_o when_o he_o be_v worst_a dispose_v one_o that_o have_v less_o grace_n may_v sometime_o in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o ordinance_n feel_v high_a and_o holy_a affection_n in_o a_o unusual_a manner_n a_o excellent_a saint_n in_o time_n of_o temptation_n may_v feel_v the_o power_n of_o corruption_n strange_o great_a a_o strong_a man_n in_o a_o faint_a fit_a be_v weak_a than_o another_o a_o weak_a man_n in_o a_o fever_n be_v strong_a than_o two_o but_o we_o may_v judge_v of_o the_o degree_n of_o grace_n by_o the_o spiritual_a frame_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o action_n flow_v from_o it_o the_o character_n and_o denomination_n of_o man_n in_o scripture_n be_v from_o two_o principle_n the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o they_o that_o be_v after_o the_o flesh_n do_v mind_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o they_o that_o be_v after_o the_o spirit_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n those_o who_o be_v not_o distinguish_v from_o the_o carnal_a in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o grace_n shall_v not_o be_v separate_v from_o they_o in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o glory_n the_o carnal_a be_v under_o the_o prevalent_a influence_n of_o the_o outward_a sense_n their_o mind_n and_o will_n their_o imagination_n and_o affection_n their_o discourse_n and_o action_n be_v all_o point_a on_o the_o earth_n their_o weak_a eye_n be_v dazzle_v with_o the_o false_a lustre_n of_o worldly_a thing_n their_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o they_o with_o what_o a_o accent_n and_o emphasis_n do_v they_o express_v their_o desire_n who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a the_o world_n be_v the_o principal_a object_n of_o their_o esteem_n and_o love_n they_o labour_v continual_o they_o sweat_v and_o freeze_v and_o move_v in_o a_o circle_n of_o toilsome_a employment_n their_o desire_n be_v uncessant_a and_o unsatisfied_a without_o obtain_v it_o and_o their_o acquire_v one_o thing_n kindle_v desire_n after_o another_o but_o how_o slow_a and_o slack_a be_v their_o endeavour_n after_o eternal_a thing_n they_o use_v god_n to_o enjoy_v the_o world_n but_o the_o saint_n be_v spiritual_a in_o their_o principle_n object_n and_o ends._n god_n be_v a_o pure_a spirit_n and_o the_o more_o we_o be_v spiritualise_v the_o more_o we_o partake_v of_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n this_o discover_v itself_o by_o our_o esteem_n affection_n and_o conversation_n when_o the_o mind_n be_v purify_v from_o carnal_a prejudices_fw-la and_o passion_n than_o the_o beauty_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n all_o his_o amiable_a excellency_n appear_v and_o powerful_o attract_v the_o thought_n and_o affection_n the_o christian_n that_o can_v say_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o psalmist_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 and_o in_o the_o expression_n of_o the_o church_n the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n he_o be_v spiritually-minded_n he_o places_z his_o happiness_n in_o the_o favour_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n his_o temporal_a affair_n be_v subordinate_a to_o his_o main_a design_n he_o prosecute_v with_o the_o great_a resolution_n diligence_n and_o delight_n his_o bless_a end_n he_o use_v the_o world_n to_o enjoy_v god_n riches_n be_v principal_o value_v by_o he_o as_o he_o see_v god_n love_n in_o they_o and_o show_v his_o glory_n by_o they_o now_o it_o be_v a_o infallible_a rule_n as_o we_o be_v affect_v towards_o god_n and_o those_o thing_n that_o have_v the_o near_a resemblance_n to_o he_o according_o we_o may_v judge_v of_o the_o degree_n of_o our_o spirituality_n more_o particular_o 1._o the_o divine_a law_n be_v a_o clear_a glass_n wherein_o the_o wisdom_n the_o rectitude_n the_o goodness_n and_o holiness_n of_o god_n be_v evident_a and_o consequent_o according_a to_o our_o valuation_n and_o love_n to_o it_o there_o be_v a_o sure_a sign_n of_o a_o divine_a temper_n and_o its_o prevalency_n in_o the_o soul_n david_n the_o man_n after_o god_n own_o heart_n declare_v it_o to_o be_v his_o incomparable_a treasure_n his_o dear_a enjoyment_n it_o be_v the_o please_a object_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o will_n it_o be_v his_o meditation_n all_o the_o day_n he_o express_v his_o love_n to_o it_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n by_o intimate_v it_o be_v inexpressible_a oh_o how_o i_o love_v thy_o law_n he_o love_v it_o because_o it_o be_v pure_a the_o holiness_n of_o god_n so_o conspicuous_o shine_v in_o its_o precept_n that_o it_o be_v as_o strong_a a_o engagement_n to_o his_o affection_n as_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n by_o its_o sanction_n oblige_v his_o conscience_n to_o obey_v it_o 2._o when_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n in_o its_o purity_n and_o simplicity_n be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o esteem_n and_o love_n it_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o a_o spiritual_a frame_n of_o soul_n during_o the_o levitical_a dispensation_n the_o service_n of_o god_n be_v perform_v with_o pomp_n and_o lustre_n suitable_a to_o the_o church_n in_o its_o minority_n when_o faith_n do_v need_v the_o assistance_n of_o the_o sense_n but_o now_o the_o church_n be_v come_v to_o mature_a age_n and_o bring_v to_o near_a communion_n with_o god_n the_o gaudy_a allurement_n of_o sense_n be_v take_v away_o man_n be_v natural_o under_o the_o dominion_n of_o sense_n of_o this_o there_o be_v the_o most_o clear_a and_o palpable_a proof_n in_o the_o heathen_a world_n that_o will_v rather_o worship_v visible_a idol_n than_o the_o true_a invisible_a god_n it_o be_v a_o certain_a indication_n of_o man_n carnal_a mind_n that_o they_o be_v please_v with_o carnal_a service_n that_o lavish_o run_v out_o in_o formality_n which_o by_o sympathy_n work_v upon_o they_o this_o affect_v the_o eye_n and_o be_v far_o more_o easy_a than_o spiritual_a inward_a worship_n that_o issue_v from_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o be_v perform_v with_o attention_n and_o ardency_n this_o be_v very_o disparage_v to_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n for_o it_o proceed_v from_o the_o conceive_n of_o he_o to_o be_v like_o themselves_o who_o be_v not_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a to_o be_v please_v with_o a_o earthly_a bodily_a service_n the_o introduce_v theatrical_a ceremony_n into_o the_o service_n of_o god_n be_v direct_o opposite_a to_o the_o simplicity_n of_o the_o gospel_n whatever_o pretence_n be_v make_v that_o they_o set_v a_o gloss_n upon_o the_o plainness_n of_o christian_a worship_n and_o make_v it_o more_o amiable_a and_o venerable_a they_o be_v like_o the_o artificial_a paint_n of_o natural_a beauty_n that_o corrupt_v and_o do_v not_o commend_v it_o the_o production_n of_o humane_a mind_n be_v imperfect_a at_o first_o and_o be_v polish_a and_o arrive_v to_o perfection_n by_o degree_n but_o divine_a institution_n be_v complete_a in_o their_o kind_n at_o first_o and_o the_o more_o they_o recede_v from_o their_o original_n they_o lose_v of_o their_o purity_n and_o perfection_n how_o acceptable_a those_o part_n of_o worship_n be_v not_o choose_v and_o command_v by_o god_n we_o may_v clear_o understand_v by_o consider_v that_o the_o enjoin_v such_o new_a rite_n be_v a_o tacit_n presumption_n that_o the_o reason_n of_o man_n know_v better_o how_o god_n shall_v be_v honour_v than_o himself_o do_v and_o how_o unprofitable_a they_o be_v to_o we_o be_v evident_a for_o be_v use_v without_o his_o warrant_n and_o promise_v we_o can_v expect_v the_o conveyance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o obtain_v his_o favour_n by_o they_o only_o spiritual_a religion_n the_o inward_a reality_n be_v of_o value_n in_o his_o esteem_n when_o the_o understanding_n be_v spiritual_o enlighten_v it_o esteem_v the_o simplicity_n of_o gospel-worship_n to_o be_v its_o true_a beauty_n it_o be_v like_o the_o nakedness_n of_o paradise_n the_o indication_n of_o the_o unstained_a purity_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n in_o that_o state_n it_o be_v true_a in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n we_o be_v to_o glorify_v he_o with_o our_o body_n to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o may_v express_v reverence_n and_o excite_v affection_n but_o the_o join_v humane_a device_n upon_o that_o pretence_n be_v the_o snare_n of_o conscience_n and_o have_v be_v fatal_a to_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o church_n 3._o the_o mind_n when_o spiritual_o illuminate_v see_v the_o true_a worth_n of_o the_o saint_n though_o in_o a_o obscure_a condition_n and_o according_o honour_n and_o love_v they_o it_o be_v the_o character_n of_o one_o that_o
a_o argument_n of_o excellent_a grace_n there_o be_v many_o who_o virtue_n have_v never_o appear_v so_o bright_a in_o public_a view_n and_o go_v so_o far_o have_v not_o vanity_n attend_v it_o for_o the_o relish_n of_o praise_n they_o will_v do_v praiseworthy_a thing_n their_o goodness_n be_v defective_a in_o the_o principle_n and_o when_o the_o spring_n be_v down_o their_o religion_n be_v at_o a_o end_n their_o work_n appear_v in_o their_o true_a colour_n to_o the_o enlighten_v conscience_n for_o no_o man_n can_v deliberate_o deceive_v himself_o now_o in_o many_o instance_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o world_n be_v opposite_a that_o which_o be_v high_o esteem_v among_o man_n be_v abominable_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o what_o be_v please_v to_o god_n be_v despise_v by_o men._n now_o when_o a_o person_n with_o religious_a constancy_n proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o of_o his_o universal_a duty_n though_o he_o be_v expose_v to_o the_o imputation_n of_o folly_n and_o consequent_o the_o scorn_n of_o the_o world_n and_o will_v not_o neglect_v his_o duty_n to_o preserve_v his_o fame_n but_o full_o and_o final_o persevere_fw-la in_o his_o obedience_n to_o god_n he_o be_v a_o confirm_a saint_n for_o it_o be_v evident_a he_o love_v goodness_n for_o its_o own_o sake_n without_o mercenary_a mixture_n and_o despise_v all_o temporal_a respect_n that_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o it_o the_o apostle_n declare_v it_o be_v a_o small_a thing_n with_o i_o to_o be_v judge_v by_o man_n judgement_n his_o ambitious_a labour_n be_v to_o be_v accept_v of_o the_o lord_n who_o favourable_a testimony_n of_o his_o fidelity_n will_v be_v his_o eternal_a honour_n before_o the_o glorious_a and_o immense_a theatre_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n at_o the_o great_a day_n he_o choose_v to_o be_v among_o god_n treasure_n though_o despise_v as_o the_o offscouring_a of_o the_o world_n the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o conscience_n which_o be_v the_o sweet_a friend_n or_o sore_a enemy_n be_v incomparable_o more_o valuable_a and_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o the_o paint_a air_n the_o vain_a applause_n of_o this_o world_n it_o be_v job_n resolution_n when_o his_o undiscerning_a and_o severe_a friend_n tax_v he_o for_o hypocrisy_n my_o heart_n shall_v not_o reproach_v i_o so_o long_o as_o i_o live_v there_o be_v such_o a_o convince_a evidence_n of_o this_o rule_n to_o judge_v man_n by_o that_o the_o roman_a philosopher_n say_v whoever_o despise_v the_o fame_n and_o reputation_n sen._n of_o a_o good_a man_n to_o preserve_v his_o conscience_n inviolate_a have_v attain_v to_o a_o heroic_a degree_n of_o goodness_n 6._o the_o serious_a constant_a and_o delightful_a performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n in_o secret_a be_v a_o sure_a testimony_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a spirit_n the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n and_o praise_n in_o society_n be_v perform_v many_o time_n from_o custom_n and_o false_a respect_n to_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n and_o be_v fashional_a without_o the_o exercise_n of_o holy_a affection_n the_o life_n of_o those_o duty_n our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o light_n of_o the_o body_n be_v the_o eye_n if_o thy_o eye_n be_v evil_a thy_o whole_a body_n be_v full_a of_o darkness_n without_o purity_n of_o intention_n our_o religion_n though_o varnish_v with_o a_o specious_a appearance_n be_v vain_a but_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n conceal_v from_o public_a view_n be_v not_o liable_a to_o the_o temptation_n of_o vanity_n our_o saviour_n command_v we_o to_o pray_v in_o secret_a and_o â—e_v that_o see_v in_o secret_a shall_v reward_v we_o open_o the_o secrecy_n contribute_v to_o the_o free_a exercise_n of_o holy_a affection_n in_o that_o duty_n the_o prophet_n jeremy_n tell_v the_o obstinate_a jew_n if_o 17._o you_o will_v not_o hear_v my_o soul_n shall_v weep_v in_o secret_a place_n for_o your_o pride_n and_o my_o eye_n shall_v weep_v sore_o and_o run_v down_o with_o tear_n because_o the_o lord_n flock_n be_v carry_v away_o into_o captivity_n his_o sorrow_n be_v not_o counterfeit_a or_o shallow_a but_o eye_n and_o heart_n be_v engage_v the_o privacy_n contribute_v to_o the_o measure_n it_o be_v true_a there_o may_v be_v formality_n in_o secret_a duty_n a_o prayer_n may_v be_v repeat_v in_o the_o closet_n without_o reverence_n and_o solemnity_n without_o a_o holy_a heat_n of_o desire_n as_o if_o the_o bodily_a service_n be_v accept_v but_o such_o worship_n instead_o of_o propitiate_a god_n provoke_v his_o displeasure_n heaven_n be_v brass_n to_o all_o cold_a petitioner_n their_o prayer_n can_v pierce_v through_o it_o it_o be_v observable_a that_o secrecy_n be_v a_o counsellor_n and_o incentive_a to_o a_o vicious_a person_n to_o do_v evil_a he_o choose_v the_o silent_a and_o dark_a night_n as_o the_o fit_a season_n when_o he_o be_v secure_v no_o ray_n of_o light_n can_v discover_v what_o be_v do_v he_o be_v effectual_o tempt_v to_o satisfy_v his_o lusts._n on_o the_o contrary_a a_o real_a saint_n choose_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o secret_a for_o than_o he_o glorify_v he_o as_o god_n the_o inspector_n and_o judge_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o privacy_n of_o his_o worship_n be_v to_o conscience_n a_o evidence_n of_o his_o sincerity_n and_o of_o a_o excellent_a degree_n of_o grace_n constancy_n be_v requisite_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n in_o secret_a many_o when_o they_o feel_v present_a pain_n or_o fear_v imminent_a danger_n will_v address_v their_o request_n to_o god_n in_o secret_a but_o when_o free_v from_o trouble_n they_o neglect_v their_o duty_n but_o prayer_n be_v a_o duty_n of_o daily_a revolution_n the_o natural_a life_n may_v be_v as_o well_o preserve_v without_o breathe_v as_o the_o spiritual_a without_o prayer_n and_o since_o we_o have_v always_o peculiar_a want_v and_o be_v often_o surprise_v with_o new_a necessity_n which_o be_v not_o fit_a to_o be_v discover_v to_o other_o we_o shall_v esteem_v the_o precept_n to_o be_v our_o privilege_n to_o present_v ourselves_o to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o to_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n into_o his_o bosom_n with_o a_o assurance_n of_o his_o gracious_a hear_v our_o request_n some_o by_o the_o constraint_n of_o natural_a conscience_n dare_v not_o omit_v secret_a devotion_n but_o they_o be_v bring_v to_o it_o as_o a_o troublesome_a task_n and_o be_v glad_a when_o it_o be_v do_v these_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o carnal_a nature_n but_o when_o there_o be_v a_o sympathy_n between_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o duty_n and_o the_o sweetness_n of_o paradise_n be_v taste_v in_o communion_n with_o god_n it_o be_v a_o evidence_n the_o divine_a nature_n be_v prevalent_a those_o happy_a soul_n be_v in_o heaven_n already_o for_o in_o heaven_n there_o be_v a_o everlasting_a tenor_n of_o serve_v and_o praise_v god_n in_o short_a internal_a religion_n be_v the_o immediate_a and_o unfeigned_a issue_n of_o the_o soul_n who_o praise_n be_v not_o of_o man_n that_o can_v by_o their_o most_o search_a sight_n dive_v into_o the_o heart_n but_o of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o maker_n and_o searcher_n of_o the_o heart_n brief_o as_o between_o friend_n conversation_n increase_v love_n and_o love_n increase_v conversation_n so_o between_o god_n and_o a_o saint_n communion_n increase_v love_n and_o love_n communion_n 7._o to_o forgive_v injury_n and_o overcome_v evil_a with_o good_a discover_v a_o christian_n to_o be_v divine_o excellent_a love_n be_v the_o bright_a beam_n of_o the_o divine_a beauty_n wherein_o god_n do_v most_o delight_n and_o excel_v the_o return_v good_a for_o evil_n be_v the_o noble_a effect_n of_o love_n wherein_o our_o near_a resemblance_n of_o god_n consist_v we_o have_v the_o example_n of_o it_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o perfection_n in_o our_o suffer_a saviour_n if_o ever_o any_o one_o have_v a_o right_a to_o revenge_n injury_n our_o saviour_n have_v his_o innocence_n be_v entire_a nay_o his_o beneficent_a goodness_n to_o his_o enemy_n be_v infinite_o oblige_v the_o misery_n he_o suffer_v be_v extreme_a a_o death_n equal_o ignominious_a and_o cruel_a the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n be_v true_o infinite_a yet_o in_o the_o extremity_n of_o his_o suffering_n when_o the_o sense_n of_o injury_n be_v most_o quick_a and_o exasperate_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o scornful_a insulting_n he_o earnest_o pray_v for_o their_o pardon_n father_n forgive_v they_o they_o know_v 23._o not_o what_o they_o do_v he_o may_v have_v call_v upon_o the_o righteous_a judge_n of_o the_o world_n the_o revenger_n of_o oppress_a innocence_n to_o have_v destroy_v they_o by_o fire_n from_o heaven_n but_o he_o address_n his_o request_n by_o that_o title_n that_o be_v most_o endear_n he_o to_o god_n father_n forgive_v they_o it_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o thy_o son_n die_v in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o will_n they_o know_v not_o the_o greatness_n of_o their_o
guilt_n now_o the_o more_o we_o be_v conform_v to_o our_o meek_a and_o forgive_a saviour_n the_o more_o we_o approach_v to_o perfection_n and_o the_o more_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o we_o be_v provoke_v and_o fierce_a upon_o revenge_n the_o do_v good_a for_o evil_n be_v the_o more_o sure_a proof_n of_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o clear_a victory_n over_o ourselves_o 8._o the_o more_o receptive_a person_n be_v of_o spiritual_a counsel_n and_o admonition_n for_o the_o prevent_n or_o recovery_n from_o sin_n they_o be_v the_o more_o holy_a it_o be_v david_n desire_n let_v the_o righteous_a smite_v i_o it_o shall_v 5._o be_v a_o kindness_n and_o let_v he_o reprove_v i_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o excellent_a oil_n which_o shall_v not_o break_v my_o head_n there_o be_v no_o counsel_n so_o true_o valuable_a as_o that_o which_o proceed_v from_o wisdom_n and_o love_n in_o matter_n of_o importance_n if_o a_o friend_n discover_v by_o indication_n and_o symptom_n a_o disease_n that_o insensible_o have_v seize_v on_o we_o do_v not_o his_o compassionate_a advice_n endear_v he_o to_o we_o how_o much_o rather_o shall_v we_o meek_o and_o thankful_o receive_v a_o prudent_a and_o seasonable_a reproof_n of_o a_o spiritual_a friend_n for_o the_o heal_a our_o soul_n who_o disease_n be_v far_o more_o dangerous_a and_o less_o discernible_a than_o those_o of_o the_o body_n it_o be_v the_o most_o sacred_a and_o beneficial_a office_n of_o friendship_n and_o like_o the_o compassionate_a love_n of_o the_o angel_n to_o lot_n in_o lead_v he_o out_o of_o sodom_n and_o as_o the_o most_o excellent_a metal_n gold_n be_v most_o pliant_a and_o easy_o wrought_v on_o so_o the_o most_o excellent_a temper_n be_v most_o receptive_a of_o holy_a counsel_n yet_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v very_o averse_a from_o a_o meek_a submission_n to_o reproof_n for_o sin_n a_o vicious_a self-love_n of_o which_o pride_n be_v the_o production_n make_v we_o to_o overvalue_v our_o reputation_n now_o to_o reprove_v imply_v a_o superiority_n which_o occasion_n impatience_n and_o disdain_n though_o the_o duty_n be_v perform_v with_o prudence_n and_o tenderness_n and_o respective_a modesty_n yet_o it_o be_v usual_o very_o unacceptable_a man_n will_v excuse_v and_o extenuate_v and_o sometime_o defend_v their_o sin_n nay_o sometime_o recoil_v with_o indignation_n upon_o a_o faithful_a reprover_n it_o be_v as_o dangerous_a to_o give_v a_o admonition_n to_o some_o proud_a spirit_n as_o it_o be_v to_o take_v a_o thorn_n out_o of_o a_o lion_n foot_n it_o be_v therefore_o evident_a that_o when_o a_o just_a reproof_n be_v receive_v with_o meekness_n and_o acceptance_n there_o be_v a_o great_a love_n of_o holiness_n as_o when_o one_o take_v a_o very_a unpleasant_a medicine_n it_o argue_v a_o earnest_a desire_n of_o health_n he_o be_v a_o excellent_a saint_n that_o when_o conscience_n have_v not_o by_o its_o directive_n office_n prevent_v his_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o a_o sincere_a friend_n endeavour_v to_o restore_v he_o be_v not_o angry_a at_o the_o reproof_n but_o sorry_a he_o deserve_v it_o last_o the_o deliberate_a desire_n of_o death_n that_o we_o may_v arrive_v at_o the_o state_n of_o perfect_a holiness_n be_v the_o effect_n of_o excellent_a grace_n there_o be_v no_o desire_n more_o natural_a and_o strong_a than_o of_o the_o enjoyment_n and_o continuance_n of_o life_n there_o be_v no_o fear_n more_o insuperable_a than_o of_o certain_a and_o inevitable_a death_n those_o who_o do_v not_o fear_v it_o at_o a_o distance_n be_v strike_v with_o terror_n at_o the_o aspect_n and_o approach_n of_o it_o carnal_a man_n who_o heaven_n be_v here_o at_o the_o fearful_a apprehension_n and_o foresight_n of_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o sink_v into_o despair_n nay_o holy_a man_n who_o have_v the_o prospect_n of_o celestial_a happiness_n beyond_o death_n and_o believe_v that_o the_o pang_n of_o death_n be_v throw_n for_o their_o deliverance_n to_o eternal_a life_n be_v apt_a to_o shrink_v at_o the_o thought_n of_o their_o dissolution_n if_o the_o change_n from_o a_o earthly_a to_o a_o heavenly_a state_n be_v not_o by_o our_o be_v unclothe_v but_o to_o be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o glory_n which_o st._n paul_n declare_v to_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o nature_n the_o hope_n of_o see_v christ_n in_o his_o glory_n and_o be_v transform_v into_o his_o likeness_n will_v so_o inflame_v their_o affection_n that_o they_o will_v be_v impatient_a of_o be_v absent_a from_o he_o but_o the_o necessity_n of_o die_v that_o we_o may_v ascend_v into_o his_o revive_a presence_n be_v so_o bitter_a that_o divine_a grace_n be_v requisite_a to_o induce_v we_o to_o consent_v to_o it_o st._n peter_n be_v a_o ardent_a lover_n of_o christ_n and_o appeal_v to_o our_o saviour_n omnisciency_n for_o a_o testimony_n of_o it_o lord_n thou_o that_o know_v all_o thing_n know_v that_o i_o love_v thou_o yet_o our_o saviour_n immediate_o tell_v he_o when_o thou_o shall_v be_v old_a thou_o shall_v stretch_v out_o thy_o hand_n and_o another_o shall_v carry_v thou_o where_o thou_o will_v not_o signify_v his_o death_n the_o circumstance_n when_o thou_o arâ—_n old_a imply_v a_o unwillingness_n to_o die_v when_o the_o natural_a term_n of_o life_n be_v near_o expire_a yet_o peter_n have_v be_v a_o spectator_n of_o our_o saviour_n glorious_a transfiguration_n and_o of_o his_o triumphant_a ascent_n to_o heaven_n from_o mount_n olivet_n the_o best_a of_o we_o have_v reason_n to_o join_v in_o the_o language_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o spouse_n draw_v we_o to_o thy_o bless_a presence_n and_o we_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o so_o strong_a be_v the_o band_n of_o natural_a love_n that_o fasten_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o such_o a_o reluctancy_n there_o be_v against_o a_o dissolution_n but_o st._n paul_n declare_v i_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n which_o be_v far_o better_a he_o be_v content_v to_o live_v for_o the_o service_n of_o christ_n but_o desirous_a to_o die_v to_o enjoy_v his_o presence_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o life_n above_o this_o be_v his_o fix_a and_o unsatisfy_a desire_n how_o few_o be_v arrive_v to_o such_o a_o height_n of_o spirituality_n this_o desire_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n with_o respect_n to_o the_o reality_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o eternal_a state_n and_o our_o interest_n in_o it_o according_a as_o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o invisible_a kingdom_n be_v in_o our_o mind_n such_o be_v its_o attractive_a power_n in_o our_o heart_n it_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o divine_a love_n in_o a_o degree_n of_o eminence_n to_o vanquish_v the_o terror_n of_o death_n that_o be_v insuperable_a to_o humane_a resolution_n and_o with_o a_o clear_a and_o cheerful_a spirit_n to_o leave_v the_o body_n in_o the_o grave_a that_o we_o may_v for_o ever_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o make_v like_a to_o christ_n in_o purity_n and_o glory_n be_v the_o effect_n of_o love_n strong_a than_o death_n 2._o use_v be_v to_o excite_v we_o to_o follow_v holiness_n to_o make_v it_o the_o great_a design_n study_n and_o endeavour_v of_o our_o life_n to_o grow_v in_o grace_n it_o be_v true_a the_o beginning_n the_o prosecution_n and_o perfection_n of_o holiness_n be_v from_o god_n but_o it_o be_v by_o the_o subordinate_a concurrence_n of_o the_o renew_a mind_n and_o will_n the_o lead_a faculty_n that_o we_o be_v advance_v towards_o perfection_n god_n give_v virtue_n to_o the_o seed_n temper_n to_o the_o season_n and_o form_n to_o the_o fruit_n but_o man_n be_v to_o plant_v and_o water_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n without_o god_n our_o endeavour_n be_v weak_a and_o ineffectual_a but_o by_o his_o blessing_n be_v successful_a i_o will_v first_o set_v down_o direction_n how_o we_o shall_v follow_v holiness_n second_o answer_v the_o carnal_a allegation_n against_o our_o strive_v after_o perfection_n three_o proceed_v to_o add_v other_o motive_n to_o enforce_v the_o duty_n four_o propound_v the_o mean_n that_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o this_o excellent_a end_n 1._o we_o must_v in_o our_o early_a age_n follow_v holiness_n man_n common_o deceive_v conscience_n and_o elude_v their_o duty_n by_o delay_n they_o be_v unwilling_a to_o be_v holy_a too_o soon_o and_o in_o a_o excellent_a degree_n they_o presume_v there_o will_v be_v time_n enough_o hereafter_o for_o to_o reform_v themselves_o after_o their_o voluptuous_a affection_n be_v satisfy_v after_o their_o worldly_a acquisition_n they_o will_v forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o become_v holy_a but_o this_o be_v unaccountable_a folly_n rather_o a_o delirium_fw-la than_o discourse_v there_o be_v innumerable_a contradiction_n of_o which_o the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v compound_v they_o complain_v as_o if_o time_n be_v intolerable_o short_a and_o waste_v it_o as_o if_o it_o be_v intolerable_o long_a they_o use_v all_o art_n that_o month_n may_v seem_v as_o hour_n and_o year_n pass_v as_o day_n but_o in_o no_o
his_o impendent_a suffer_v express_v a_o great_a perplexity_n now_o be_v my_o soul_n trouble_v and_o what_o shall_v i_o say_v the_o fearful_a expectation_n of_o the_o just_a and_o heavy_a punishment_n due_a for_o our_o sin_n perplex_v his_o holy_a and_o humane_a nature_n he_o address_v a_o request_n to_o god_n father_n save_v i_o from_o this_o hour_n but_o it_o be_v with_o a_o revocation_n but_o for_o this_o cause_n come_v i_o to_o this_o hour_n it_o be_v subordinate_a to_o his_o main_a desire_n father_n glorify_v thy_o name_n when_o he_o be_v 28._o seize_v by_o his_o bloody_a enemy_n and_o peter_n strike_v with_o his_o sword_n one_o of_o they_o he_o repress_v his_o rash_a zeal_n with_o that_o consideration_n the_o cup_n which_o my_o father_n have_v give_v shall_v i_o not_o drink_v of_o it_o he_o regard_v his_o sovereign_a will_n in_o give_v it_o and_o with_o aug._n submission_n drink_v of_o the_o dregs_o of_o it_o how_o instructive_a be_v this_o to_o we_o to_o take_v the_o hot_a and_o bitter_a potion_n that_o god_n our_o father_n and_o physician_n prepare_v for_o we_o 2._o prayer_n be_v a_o effectual_a mean_n to_o obtain_v a_o increase_n of_o spiritual_a blessing_n it_o be_v the_o law_n of_o heaven_n that_o blessing_n be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o prayer_n for_o this_o be_v most_o honourable_a to_o god_n and_o beneficial_a to_o we_o it_o be_v the_o supreme_a act_n of_o religious_a worship_n discover_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n to_o the_o heathen_n prayer_n be_v the_o homage_n due_a to_o his_o eternal_a greatness_n the_o most_o glorious_a acknowledgement_n of_o his_o all-sufficiency_n that_o he_o be_v able_a and_o willing_a to_o relieve_v our_o poverty_n from_o his_o immense_a treasure_n notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n for_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o facit_fw-la least_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o deserve_v the_o severe_a infliction_n of_o his_o justice_n it_o be_v the_o set_a our_o seal_n to_o his_o truth_n that_o he_o be_v a_o god_n hear_v prayer_n it_o be_v very_o beneficial_a to_o we_o for_o it_o engage_v we_o to_o receive_v his_o benefit_n with_o adoration_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o prepare_v we_o to_o receive_v new_a favour_n and_o by_o our_o obtain_v blessing_n in_o this_o way_n we_o have_v a_o more_o clear_a and_o comfortable_a sense_n of_o his_o love_n that_o give_v the_o sweet_a tincture_n and_o relish_v to_o they_o it_o be_v true_a prayer_n be_v not_o require_v to_o inform_v god_n or_o to_o incline_v he_o to_o be_v gracious_a and_o sometime_o from_o his_o exuberant_a goodness_n he_o prevent_v our_o desire_n but_o we_o can_v regular_o expect_v his_o blessing_n without_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o prayer_n to_o supply_v they_o now_o all_o blessing_n be_v original_o from_o god_n but_o some_o be_v immediate_o from_o he_o as_o the_o sun_n enlighten_v the_o world_n by_o its_o presence_n in_o the_o day_n and_o the_o moon_n and_o star_n enlighten_v it_o in_o the_o night_n by_o light_a borrow_a from_o the_o sun_n st._n james_n tell_v we_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n descend_v from_o above_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n all_o blessing_n in_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n the_o quality_n of_o the_o body_n beauty_n strength_n health_n or_o the_o endowment_n of_o the_o mind_n knowledge_n wit_n eloquence_n be_v his_o gift_n all_o temporary_a talent_n riches_n power_n dignity_n be_v from_o he_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o second_o cause_n but_o there_o be_v more_o precious_a and_o perfect_a gift_n that_o come_v from_o he_o immediate_o as_o the_o father_n of_o light_n sanctify_v grace_n and_o spiritual_a comfort_n by_o the_o illumination_n and_o infusion_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o first_o sort_n of_o blessing_n we_o be_v not_o to_o pray_v for_o absolute_o for_o they_o may_v be_v pernicious_a by_o our_o abuse_n of_o they_o to_o our_o soul_n and_o be_v often_o bestow_v upon_o reprobate_a sinner_n but_o the_o other_o kind_n save_v grace_n deserve_v our_o most_o ardent_a desire_n as_o the_o hart_n pant_v after_o the_o water-brook_n 4._o our_o soul_n shall_v seek_v after_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o sanctify_a grace_n the_o infallible_a testimony_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o we_o must_v pray_v for_o they_o unsatisfy_o not_o content_a with_o any_o thing_n else_o nor_o without_o excellent_a degree_n of_o they_o david_n break_v out_o his_o ardent_a desire_n o_o that_o my_o way_n be_v direct_v according_a to_o thy_o statute_n o_o that_o my_o soul_n may_v be_v baptize_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o with_o fire_n to_o purify_v and_o refine_v i_o from_o all_o my_o dross_n that_o as_o gold_n take_v from_o a_o vein_n of_o earth_n receive_v such_o a_o lustre_n from_o the_o fire_n as_o if_o it_o be_v the_o sole_a product_n of_o tert._n fire_n so_o my_o renovation_n by_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v so_o entire_a that_o all_o carnality_n may_v be_v abolish_v our_o prayer_n shall_v be_v for_o our_o perseverance_n in_o well-doing_n perseverance_n be_v a_o most_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n a_o new_a grace_n superad_v to_o what_o we_o have_v receive_v without_o it_o we_o shall_v forsake_v god_n every_o hour_n god_n promise_v to_o give_v the_o sanctify_a 30._o spirit_n as_o a_o permanent_a principle_n of_o holiness_n in_o his_o people_n to_o cause_v they_o to_o walk_v in_o his_o statute_n and_o declare_v for_o this_o i_o will_v be_v inquire_v of_o by_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n we_o must_v imitate_v jacob_n who_o wrestle_v with_o the_o angel_n and_o will_v not_o let_v he_o go_v till_o he_o have_v blessed_v he_o this_o be_v a_o emblem_n of_o fervent_a prayer_n wherein_o we_o strive_v with_o the_o strength_n and_o sinew_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o as_o it_o be_v offer_v violence_n to_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n to_o bestow_v spiritual_a blessing_n upon_o we_o carnal_a man_n be_v intemperate_a greedy_a and_o passionate_a in_o their_o desire_n of_o temporal_a blessing_n though_o reason_n religion_n and_o experience_n of_o their_o vanity_n shall_v regulate_v they_o they_o be_v impatient_a and_o insatiable_a and_o will_v bear_v no_o denial_n nor_o delay_n but_o with_o regret_n and_o reluctancy_n but_o how_o remiss_a and_o cold_a be_v their_o desire_n for_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a blessing_n they_o invite_v a_o denial_n their_o prayer_n be_v defective_a in_o the_o principle_n they_o do_v not_o understand_v the_o value_n and_o their_o want_n of_o they_o divine_a grace_n the_o gift_n of_o god_n save_a mercy_n the_o dear_a purchase_n of_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n the_o precious_a fruit_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v of_o little_a price_n in_o their_o esteem_n our_o saviour_n tell_v the_o samaritan_n woman_n if_o thou_o know_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o who_o it_o be_v that_o ask_v thou_o give_v i_o to_o drink_v thou_o will_v have_v ask_v of_o he_o and_o he_o will_v have_v give_v thou_o live_a water_n we_o be_v encourage_v to_o be_v earnest_a and_o resolve_v suppliant_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n because_o we_o be_v assure_v he_o be_v most_o willing_a to_o bestow_v they_o our_o saviour_n sometime_o encourage_v we_o from_o the_o resemblance_n of_o a_o father_n who_o can_v so_o unnaturalize_v himself_o and_o divest_v his_o tender_a affection_n as_o to_o renounce_v his_o own_o offspring_n to_o deny_v a_o child_n necessary_a food_n for_o his_o subsistence_n will_v he_o give_v he_o a_o stone_n for_o bread_n or_o a_o serpent_n for_o a_o fish_n if_o you_o then_o be_v evil_a know_v how_o to_o give_v good_a gift_n to_o your_o child_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v your_o heavenly_a father_n give_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v it_o sometime_o he_o excite_v we_o to_o pray_v and_o not_o to_o faint_v from_o the_o parable_n of_o a_o incompassionate_a stranger_n a_o judge_n that_o be_v overcome_v by_o importunity_n to_o afford_v relief_n to_o one_o in_o distress_n god_n delight_v to_o hear_v and_o answer_v those_o prayer_n that_o be_v for_o his_o best_a blessing_n when_o solomon_n pray_v for_o wisdom_n to_o rule_v his_o people_n god_n be_v so_o please_v that_o he_o give_v he_o wisdom_n in_o a_o eminent_a degree_n and_o as_o a_o accession_n riches_n and_o honour_n if_o we_o imitate_v solomon_n in_o his_o prayer_n we_o shall_v have_v his_o acceptance_n st._n james_n direct_v we_o if_o any_o man_n want_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n who_o give_v liberal_o and_o upbraid_v no_o man_n the_o wisdom_n to_o manage_v affliction_n that_o may_v be_v for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o spiritual_a advantage_n he_o give_v liberal_o which_o either_o respect_v the_o affection_n of_o the_o giver_n or_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n or_o the_o repeat_v act_n of_o give_v and_o upbraid_v not_o neither_o with_o their_o unworthiness_n nor_o the_o frequency_n of_o their_o address_n liberality_n among_o man_n be_v a_o costly_a virtue_n and_o but_o
most_o sensible_a relish_v of_o his_o love_n in_o communion_n with_o he_o we_o read_v of_o the_o lame_a man_n from_o his_o birth_n that_o upon_o his_o miraculous_a heal_n when_o he_o feel_v a_o new_a current_n of_o spirit_n in_o his_o nerve_n and_o his_o foot_n and_o arm_n be_v strengthen_v that_o he_o enter_v with_o the_o apostle_n into_o the_o temple_n walk_v and_o leap_v and_o praise_v of_o god_n this_o be_v a_o resemblance_n of_o the_o zealous_a affection_n of_o new_a convert_v when_o they_o feel_v such_o a_o admirable_a change_n in_o they_o they_o run_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n with_o enlarge_a heart_n they_o have_v such_o flash_n of_o illumination_n and_o rapture_n of_o joy_n that_o engage_v they_o in_o a_o course_n of_o obedience_n the_o holy_a spirit_n inspire_v they_o with_o new_a desire_n and_o afford_v new_a pleasure_n to_o endear_v religion_n to_o they_o it_o be_v not_o only_a their_o work_n but_o recreation_n and_o reward_n but_o aâ—as_o how_o often_o be_v the_o first_o heat_n allay_v and_o strong_a resolution_n decline_v to_o remissness_n our_o saviour_n tell_v the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n i_o have_v somewhat_o against_o thou_o bâ—cause_fw-mi thou_o have_v leave_v thy_o first_o love_n remember_v from_o whence_o thou_o be_v fall_v and_o repent_v and_o do_v thy_o first_o work_n it_o be_v say_v of_o jehosaphat_n that_o he_o walk_v in_o the_o first_o way_n of_o his_o father_n david_n intimate_v there_o be_v a_o visible_a declension_n in_o his_o zeal_n he_o be_v not_o so_o accurate_a in_o his_o conversation_n afterward_o the_o convert_v be_v many_o time_n not_o so_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a in_o god_n service_n and_o though_o by_o the_o constrain_a judgement_n of_o conscience_n duty_n be_v not_o total_o omit_v yet_o they_o be_v not_o perform_v with_o that_o reverence_n and_o delight_n as_o at_o first_o they_o be_v more_o venturous_a to_o engage_v themselves_o in_o temptation_n and_o more_o ready_a to_o comply_v with_o they_o they_o be_v tire_v with_o the_o length_n of_o their_o travel_n and_o the_o difficulty_n of_o their_o way_n and_o drive_v on_o heavy_o we_o shall_v with_o tear_n of_o confusion_n remember_v the_o disparity_n between_o our_o zealous_a beginning_n and_o slack_a prosecution_n in_o religion_n we_o shall_v blush_v with_o shame_n and_o tremble_v with_o fear_n at_o the_o strange_a decay_n of_o grace_n and_o recollect_v ourselves_o and_o reinforce_v our_o will_n to_o proceed_v with_o vigorous_a constancy_n and_o when_o the_o saint_n be_v ready_a to_o enter_v into_o the_o unchangeable_a state_n when_o the_o spirit_n be_v to_o return_v to_o god_n that_o give_v it_o how_o entire_a and_o intent_n be_v they_o to_o finish_v the_o work_n of_o their_o salvation_n how_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a be_v their_o disposition_n with_o what_o solemnity_n do_v they_o prepare_v for_o the_o divine_a presence_n how_o exact_o do_v they_o dress_v their_o soul_n for_o eternity_n and_o 〈◊〉_d their_o lamp_n that_o they_o may_v be_v admit_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n how_o be_v the_o world_n vilify_v in_o their_o esteem_n and_o unsavoury_a to_o their_o desire_n the_o lord_n be_v exalt_v in_o that_o day_n the_o near_a they_o approach_v to_o heaven_n the_o more_o its_o attractive_a force_n be_v 〈◊〉_d when_o the_o crown_n of_o glory_n be_v in_o their_o view_n and_o they_o hear_v the_o music_n of_o heaven_n and_o be_v refresh_v with_o the_o fragancy_n of_o paradise_n what_o a_o blaze_n of_o holy_a affection_n break_v forth_o when_o jacob_n be_v bless_v his_o son_n upon_o his_o deathbed_n he_o in_o a_o sudden_a rapture_n address_n himself_o to_o god_n o_o lord_n i_o have_v wait_v for_o thy_o salvation_n as_o if_o his_o soul_n have_v ascend_v to_o heaven_n before_o it_o lest_o the_o body_n o_o when_o shall_v i_o appear_v before_o god_n be_v the_o faint_a desire_n of_o the_o psalmist_n if_o communion_n with_o god_n in_o the_o earthly_a tabernacle_n be_v so_o precious_a how_o much_o more_o be_v the_o immediate_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o the_o celestial_a temple_n if_o one_o day_n in_o the_o court_v below_o be_v worth_a a_o thousand_o a_o hour_n in_o the_o court_v above_o be_v worth_a ten_o thousand_o let_v we_o therefore_o by_o our_o serious_a thought_n often_o represent_v to_o ourselves_o the_o approach_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n this_o will_v make_v we_o contrive_v and_o contend_v for_o perfection_n in_o holiness_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o roman_n to_o show_v forth_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o day_n of_o grace_n they_o enjoy_v and_o the_o day_n of_o glory_n they_o expect_v for_o now_o be_v salvation_n near_o than_o when_o you_o believe_v let_v we_o do_v those_o thing_n now_o which_o when_o we_o come_v to_o die_v we_o shall_v wish_v we_o have_v do_v thus_o do_v we_o shall_v be_v transmit_v from_o the_o militant_a church_n to_o the_o triumphant_a with_o a_o solemn_a testimony_n of_o our_o have_v adorn_v the_o gospel_n in_o our_o life_n with_o the_o victorious_a testimony_n of_o conscience_n that_o we_o have_v fight_v the_o good_a fight_n keep_v the_o faith_n and_o have_v finish_v our_o course_n and_o receive_v with_o the_o glorious_a testimony_n of_o our_o bless_a rewarder_n well_o do_v good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n enter_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o lord_n finis_fw-la book_n write_v by_o william_n bates_n d._n d._n the_o harmony_n of_o the_o divine_a attribute_n in_o the_o contrivance_n and_o accomplishment_n of_o man_n redemption_n by_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n or_o discourse_n wherein_o be_v show_v how_o the_o wisdom_n mercy_n justice_n holiness_n power_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n be_v glorify_v in_o that_o great_a and_o bless_a work_n consideration_n of_o the_o existence_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o the_o recompense_n of_o the_o future_a state_n to_o which_o be_v now_o add_v the_o divinity_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n etc._n etc._n the_o four_o last_o thing_n death_n and_o judgement_n heaven_n and_o hell_n practical_o consider_v and_o apply_v in_o octavo_n the_o same_o be_v also_o print_v in_o twelves_o and_o proper_a to_o be_v give_v at_o funeral_n ten_o sermon_n preach_v upon_o several_a occasion_n in_o octavo_n sermon_n upon_o psalm_n cxxx_o verse_n 4._o but_o there_o be_v forgiuness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v in_o octavo_n the_o danger_n of_o prosperity_n discover_v in_o several_a sermon_n the_o great_a duty_n of_o resignation_n in_o time_n of_o affliction_n etc._n etc._n a_o funeral-sermon_n on_o dr._n thomas_n manson_n who_o decease_v october_n 18_o 1677._o with_o the_o last_o public_a sermon_n dr._n manton_n preach_v the_o sure_a trial_n of_o uprightness_n open_v in_o several_a sermon_n upon_o psal._n 18._o v_o 23._o a_o description_n of_o the_o bless_a place_n and_o state_n of_o the_o saint_n above_o on_z john_n 14._o 2._o preach_v at_o the_o funeral_n of_o mr._n clarkson_n the_o way_n to_o the_o high_a honour_n on_o john_n 12._o 26._o preach_v at_o the_o funeral_n of_o dr._n jacomb_n the_o speedy_a come_v of_o christ_n to_o judgement_n on_o rev._n 22._o 12._o preach_v at_o the_o funeral_n of_o mr._n benj._n asbhurst_n a_o sermon_n on_o the_o death_n of_o the_o late_a queen_n mary_n in_o regno_fw-la nati_fw-la sumus_fw-la parere_fw-la deo_fw-la est_fw-la regnare_fw-la in_o virtute_fw-la posita_fw-la est_fw-la vera_fw-la felicitas_fw-la sen._n de_fw-fr vita_fw-la beata_fw-la col._n 3._o isa._n 1._o job_n 14._o 4._o isa._n 1._o jer._n 2._o jam._n 4._o jam._n 4._o 8._o gal._n 5._o 19_o 20_o 21._o col._n 3._o 5_o 8._o psal._n 4â—_n sen._n de_fw-fr brevit_fw-la vit_fw-mi eccl._n 7._o 26_o 27_o 28._o prov._n 1_o nox_n &_o amor_fw-la vinumque_fw-la nihil_fw-la moderabile_fw-la suadent_fw-la illa_fw-la pudore_fw-la caret_fw-la libre_fw-la amorque_fw-la metu_fw-la ovid._n ezek._n 36._o â—1_n repugnante_fw-la natura_fw-la nihil_fw-la medicina_fw-la proficiet_fw-la cels._n mark_v 10._o 2d_o 2_o pet._n 1._o 4._o nesciâ—_n utrum_fw-la magis_fw-la detestabile_fw-la vitium_fw-la sit_fw-la ac_fw-la deform_v sen._n de_fw-fr ir._n idem_fw-la esse_fw-la sibi_fw-la consilium_fw-la adversus_fw-la hostem_fw-la quod_fw-la plerisque_fw-la medicis_fw-la contra_fw-la vitia_fw-la corporum_fw-la â—amâ—_n potius_fw-la quam_fw-la ferro_fw-la superandi_fw-la quare_fw-la fert_fw-la agri_fw-la rabiem_fw-la &_o phenetici_fw-la verba_fw-la nempe_fw-la quia_fw-la nescire_fw-la videntur_fw-la quid_fw-la faciant_fw-la sâ—n._n l._n 3._o de_fw-fr ira._n ne_fw-fr iras_fw-la careâ—tur_fw-la ira_fw-la enim_fw-la perturbat_fw-la artem_fw-la et_fw-la qua_fw-la noceat_fw-la tantum_fw-la non_fw-la qua_fw-la careat_fw-la aspicit_fw-la sen._n de_fw-fr ir._n nec_fw-la est_fw-la quisquam_fw-la cui_fw-la tam_fw-la valde_fw-la innocentiae_fw-la sua_fw-la placeat_fw-la ut_fw-la non_fw-la stare_v in_fw-la conspectu_fw-la clementiam_fw-la paratam_fw-la humanis_fw-la erroribus_fw-la gaudeat_fw-la sen._n de_fw-fr clem._n job_n 31._o 25_o avaro_fw-la tam_fw-la deest_fw-la quod_fw-la habet_fw-la quam_fw-la quod_fw-la non_fw-la habet_fw-la mat._n 6._o luke_n
and_o serious_a thought_n his_o die_a love_n to_o the_o soul_n will_v cause_v a_o irresistible_a affection_n to_o he_o strong_a than_o death_n we_o must_v learn_v of_o christ_n how_o to_o love_v he_o his_o love_n be_v express_v in_o the_o most_o real_a action_n and_o convince_a evidence_n it_o be_v a_o incarnate_a love_n a_o beneficent_a love_n productive_a of_o our_o salvation_n our_o love_n must_v be_v productive_a of_o obedience_n this_o be_v the_o sure_a trial_n of_o it_o if_o you_o love_v i_o you_o will_v keep_v my_o word_n say_v our_o saviour_n the_o frost_n of_o fear_n will_v hinder_v the_o break_n forth_o of_o carnal_a lust_n into_o notorious_a act_n as_o the_o cold_a of_o winter_n bind_v the_o earth_n that_o noxious_a weed_n can_v spring_v up_o but_o the_o heat_n of_o love_n be_v productive_a of_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n love_n to_o christ_n will_v make_v every_o command_n pleasant_a and_o the_o exact_a obedience_n to_o be_v voluntary_a liberal_a and_o ingenuous_a fear_n may_v enforce_v constancy_n for_o a_o time_n but_o love_n be_v a_o vital_a principle_n continual_o operative_a in_o all_o the_o transition_n of_o this_o life_n this_o secure_v obedience_n christ_n have_v fasten_v we_o to_o his_o service_n by_o a_o chain_n compose_v of_o his_o most_o precious_a benefit_n by_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o innumerable_a sin_n and_o to_o who_o much_o be_v forgive_v they_o love_v much_o fear_n try_v in_o vain_a to_o make_v a_o alliance_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n obey_v some_o command_n and_o transgress_v other_o but_o love_n respect_v all_o fear_n induce_v a_o desertion_n of_o our_o duty_n when_o evil_n near_o threaten_v we_o but_o love_n encounter_v they_o with_o such_o a_o character_n of_o assurance_n as_o become_v those_o who_o esteem_v it_o a_o favour_n and_o honour_n to_o suffer_v for_o christ._n some_o be_v harden_v against_o affliction_n and_o endure_v with_o courage_n persecution_n for_o the_o cause_n of_o christ_n but_o yield_v to_o pleasant_a temptation_n like_o the_o manna_n that_o will_v endure_v the_o fire_n but_o melt_v in_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o sun_n but_o love_n to_o christ_n by_o a_o overcome_a delight_n render_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n nauseous_a and_o insipid_a in_o short_a the_o property_n of_o natural_a love_n be_v unite_v in_o the_o love_n of_o christ._n love_n will_v transport_v we_o to_o heaven_n and_o transform_v we_o into_o his_o likeness_n love_n will_v make_v we_o zealous_a in_o constant_a and_o excellent_a endeavour_n to_o be_v complete_o conform_v to_o he_o resemblance_n be_v the_o common_a principle_n of_o all_o union_n in_o nature_n it_o be_v preparative_n to_o love_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o experience_n be_v a_o sensible_a demonstration_n of_o this_o for_o the_o love_n of_o friend_n if_o in_o a_o degree_n of_o eminence_n cause_n a_o perfect_a sympathy_n a_o exact_a correspondence_n in_o their_o temper_n the_o exercise_n of_o love_n in_o the_o most_o precious_a esteem_n of_o he_o in_o burn_a desire_n after_o a_o propriety_n in_o he_o in_o the_o sweet_a complacency_n in_o communion_n with_o he_o be_v intimate_v and_o inseparable_a quality_n in_o all_o the_o lover_n of_o christ._n love_n to_o he_o be_v always_o join_v with_o a_o irreconcilable_a hatred_n of_o sin_n that_o cost_v he_o so_o dear_a to_o expiate_v its_o guilt_n our_o love_n entire_o and_o intense_o be_v due_a to_o he_o and_o no_o low_a degree_n be_v accept_v for_o it_o be_v a_o disparagement_n and_o infinite_o unworthy_a of_o he_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o less_o affection_n be_v not_o only_o far_o distant_a from_o perfection_n but_o from_o the_o first_o disposition_n of_o a_o saint_n the_o tender_a and_o strong_a affection_n in_o nature_n must_v be_v regulate_v and_o subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o christ._n our_o love_n to_o he_o must_v be_v singular_a and_o supreme_a brief_o his_o love_n to_o we_o be_v beneficent_a we_o be_v obedient_a he_o value_v no_o love_n without_o obedience_n and_o no_o obedience_n without_o love_n 2._o love_n must_v descend_v from_o god_n to_o our_o neighbour_n this_o duty_n be_v so_o often_o command_v and_o commend_v in_o the_o gospel_n that_o we_o may_v from_o thence_o understand_v its_o excellency_n the_o belove_a disciple_n that_o lie_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o christ_n from_o that_o spring_n of_o love_n derive_v the_o stream_n that_o flow_v in_o his_o write_n he_o declare_v that_o god_n be_v love_n and_o he_o that_o love_v dwell_v in_o god_n and_o god_n in_o he_o 1_o joh._n 4._o 11._o he_o make_v it_o a_o evidence_n that_o we_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n of_o our_o renew_a state_n and_o that_o we_o be_v pass_v 7._o from_o death_n to_o life_n our_o saviour_n enjoin_v it_o with_o a_o note_n of_o eminency_n as_o his_o new_a command_n as_o the_o distinctive_a character_n of_o his_o disciple_n as_o the_o special_a qualification_n of_o those_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n to_o recommend_v it_o to_o our_o love_n and_o obedience_n he_o tell_v we_o that_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o be_v like_o the_o most_o divine_a precept_n of_o love_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n we_o read_v in_o that_o solemn_a proclamation_n of_o god_n name_n when_o his_o glory_n pass_v before_o moses_n that_o to_o the_o title_n of_o lord_n god_n there_o be_v immediate_o annex_v merciful_a and_o gracious_a abundant_a in_o goodness_n to_o signify_v that_o goodness_n be_v his_o dear_a glory_n and_o in_o the_o divine_a law_n next_o to_o piety_n to_o god_n charity_n to_o our_o neighbour_n be_v command_v to_o signify_v how_o please_n it_o be_v to_o he_o the_o gospel_n eclipse_n all_o other_o institution_n by_o the_o precept_n of_o universal_a love_n and_o inspire_v a_o delightful_a disposition_n in_o christian_n to_o exercise_v it_o this_o adorn_v the_o gospel_n and_o recommend_v it_o to_o the_o esteem_n and_o affection_n of_o men._n a_o person_n innocent_a and_o pure_a but_o of_o a_o severe_a and_o harsh_a temper_n condemn_v by_o his_o holy_a conversation_n the_o profane_a and_o scandalous_a but_o a_o good_a man_n charm_n and_o captivate_v the_o heart_n of_o other_o that_o one_o will_v dare_v to_o die_v for_o he_o this_o duty_n be_v prescribe_v 5._o in_o the_o extent_n and_o qualification_n of_o it_o 1._o in_o the_o extent_n it_o reach_v to_o all_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o humanity_n to_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n in_o all_o our_o deal_n let_v all_o thing_n be_v do_v with_o charity_n 14._o the_o relation_n of_o consanguinity_n be_v the_o natural_a cause_n of_o a_o benevolent_a affection_n to_o all_o men._n the_o likeness_n of_o kind_n prevent_v mischief_n between_o the_o most_o fierce_a and_o hurtful_a creature_n we_o never_o hear_v that_o lion_n devour_v lion_n or_o viper_n bite_v viper_n and_o unless_o we_o add_v beneficence_n to_o innocence_n we_o be_v but_o in_o the_o rank_n of_o brute_n the_o love_n of_o good_a will_n be_v express_v by_o promote_a their_o good_a and_o prevent_v evil_n by_o rejoice_v in_o their_o prosperity_n and_o relieve_v they_o in_o their_o affliction_n this_o love_n be_v more_o radicate_v in_o the_o breast_n of_o man_n by_o consider_v the_o condition_n of_o nature_n wherein_o they_o be_v equal_a whether_o the_o original_a happy_a state_n of_o their_o creation_n or_o their_o miserable_a wretched_a state_n since_o their_o fall_n similitude_n either_o in_o happiness_n or_o misery_n unite_v man_n affection_n how_o low_a and_o despicable_a so_o great_a a_o part_n of_o mankind_n be_v at_o present_a yet_o the_o remembrance_n that_o all_o man_n be_v equal_a in_o their_o first_o honourable_a and_o happy_a condition_n inhabitant_n of_o paradise_n and_o by_o deputation_n lord_n of_o the_o world_n will_v raise_v our_o esteem_n and_o be_v a_o incentive_a of_o kind_a affection_n to_o they_o and_o since_o the_o fall_n the_o calamitous_a condition_n of_o mankind_n be_v a_o proper_a motive_n of_o mutual_a assistance_n to_o one_o another_o society_n in_o misery_n endear_v the_o sufferer_n and_o produce_v a_o tender_a sympathy_n between_o they_o none_o be_v so_o merciful_a as_o those_o who_o by_o experience_n know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v miserable_a the_o consideration_n of_o the_o common_a evil_n to_o which_o all_o be_v expose_v in_o the_o present_a state_n induce_v a_o strong_a obligation_n to_o the_o office_n of_o love_n and_o kindness_n but_o the_o principal_a and_o divine_a cause_n of_o love_n be_v the_o law_n of_o christ_n that_o enjoin_v we_o to_o do_v good_a to_o all_o but_o especial_o to_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n for_o the_o spiritual_a relation_n be_v more_o intimate_a and_o excellent_a than_o the_o natural_a that_o we_o be_v the_o offspring_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a father_n unite_v as_o member_n to_o the_o same_o glorious_a head_n renew_v to_o a_o divine_a life_n by_o the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n incorporate_v into_o
the_o same_o spiritual_a family_n this_o affection_n proceed_v from_o the_o upper_a spring_n of_o grace_n the_o exercise_n of_o it_o be_v immediate_o terminate_v on_o man_n but_o ultimate_o respect_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o who_o sake_n it_o be_v perform_v to_o do_v good_a and_o distribute_v forget_v not_o for_o with_o such_o sacrifice_n god_n be_v well-pleased_n in_o short_a our_o love_n to_o god_n must_v be_v supreme_a and_o for_o himself_o our_o love_n to_o man_n and_o other_o thing_n only_o in_o the_o degree_n he_o allow_v and_o not_o for_o themselves_o but_o for_o god_n who_o command_v to_o love_v they_o as_o they_o bear_v his_o image_n or_o be_v instrumental_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o our_o duty_n otherwise_o we_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o be_v alienate_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o any_o person_n or_o thing_n become_v a_o temptation_n to_o we_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n either_o to_o obtain_v or_o preserve_v they_o against_o his_o will._n but_o if_o we_o love_v they_o only_o for_o his_o sake_n we_o shall_v ready_o part_v with_o they_o as_o a_o snare_n or_o offer_v they_o as_o a_o sacrifice_n if_o his_o will_n require_v it_o as_o if_o we_o love_v some_o particular_a meat_n because_o it_o be_v healthful_a and_o not_o because_o it_o be_v pleasant_a upon_o the_o first_o discovery_n that_o it_o be_v hurtful_a we_o shall_v reject_v it_o the_o property_n of_o this_o love_n be_v specify_v in_o the_o command_n 1._o it_o must_v be_v sincere_a the_o apostle_n direct_v let_v love_n be_v without_o dissimulation_n love_n be_v essential_o sincere_a it_o be_v seat_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o express_v in_o real_a action_n it_o be_v cordial_a and_o operative_a there_o be_v a_o empty_a noise_n of_o love_n and_o respect_n that_o proceed_v from_o a_o double_a heart_n not_o entire_a and_o ingenuous_a some_o by_o fair_a promise_n tacit._n work_v and_o wind_n man_n to_o obtain_v their_o end_n and_o then_o slip_v through_o they_o how_o often_o be_v the_o sincere_a deceive_v by_o the_o liberal_a expression_n of_o love_n untried_a and_o untrue_a mistake_v a_o shine_a counterfeit_n for_o a_o real_a ruby_n but_o though_o the_o humane_a eye_n can_v see_v through_o the_o disguise_n he_o that_o command_v sincere_a love_n pierce_v into_o the_o heart_n and_o if_o it_o be_v want_v there_o his_o anger_n burn_v against_o the_o vain_a pretender_n to_o it_o some_o will_v seem_v to_o grace_v other_o with_o a_o flourish_n of_o word_n that_o they_o may_v tax_v they_o more_o free_o and_o without_o suspicion_n to_o praise_v without_o a_o ground_n of_o real_a worth_n be_v sordid_a flattery_n but_o to_o commend_v with_o a_o mischievous_a intent_n be_v the_o worst_a treachery_n some_o will_v assist_v the_o sick_a day_n and_o night_n and_o seem_v to_o sympathize_v with_o they_o in_o their_o pain_n and_o sorrow_n but_o their_o design_n be_v to_o obtain_v a_o rich_a legacy_n they_o appear_v like_o mourn_a dove_n but_o be_v real_a praetor_n that_o smell_v a_o carcase_n to_o feed_v expectat_fw-la on_o there_o be_v other_o less_o guilty_a who_o esteem_v empty_a compliment_n to_o be_v courtly_a decency_n and_o though_o it_o be_v not_o their_o design_n to_o be_v injurious_a to_o those_o who_o they_o caress_n yet_o their_o love_n be_v only_o from_o the_o tongue_n which_o in_o the_o apostle_n expression_n be_v but_o a_o tinkle_a cymbal_n their_o pretend_a friendship_n be_v like_a leaf-gold_n very_o extensive_a but_o soon_o wear_v off_o for_o want_n of_o depth_n other_o be_v mercenary_n that_o like_o the_o heathen_n do_v good_a to_o those_o from_o who_o they_o receive_v good_a their_o love_n degenerate_v into_o traffic_n and_o do_v not_o proceed_v from_o a_o divine_a principle_n ingenuous_a and_o christian_a spirit_n have_v not_o such_o crooked_a inclination_n always_o reflect_v upon_o their_o own_o interest_n it_o be_v true_a christian_a love_n declare_v itself_o in_o alternate_a act_n of_o kindness_n but_o be_v also_o exercise_v where_o there_o be_v no_o such_o inducement_n this_o be_v to_o imitate_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o do_v good_a to_o all_o without_o any_o desert_n in_o the_o receiver_n and_o beyond_o all_o requital_n affliction_n be_v the_o furnace_n wherein_o sincere_a friend_n be_v try_v and_o discern_v from_o the_o deceitful_a their_o affliction_n be_v common_a their_o compassion_n and_o cordial_a assistance_n be_v common_a this_o be_v the_o most_o certain_a and_o significant_a character_n of_o unfeigned_a love_n not_o to_o fail_v in_o a_o calamitous_a season_n job_n aggravate_v his_o sorrow_n by_o this_o reflection_n that_o his_o friend_n deal_v deceitful_o as_o brook_n that_o run_v in_o a_o full_a stream_n in_o winter_n when_o snow_n fall_v and_o there_o be_v no_o want_n of_o refresh_a water_n but_o when_o it_o be_v hot_a they_o be_v dry_v up_o and_o vanish_v we_o may_v secure_o rely_v on_o their_o friendship_n who_o afford_v we_o 11._o undesired_a supply_n in_o time_n of_o trouble_n the_o observation_n of_o the_o wise_a philosopher_n be_v verify_v in_o every_o age_n that_o man_n in_o a_o flourish_a condition_n be_v surround_v 9_o with_o friend_n but_o in_o a_o afflict_a be_v forsake_v this_o consideration_n shall_v inflame_v we_o with_o a_o holy_a ambition_n of_o the_o friendship_n of_o god_n for_o his_o sincere_a love_n be_v most_o tender_o express_v in_o our_o distress_n the_o psalmist_n enforce_v his_o request_n by_o this_o motive_n be_v not_o far_o off_o for_o trouble_n be_v near_o it_o be_v often_o see_v that_o man_n fly_v from_o their_o acquaintance_n when_o the_o clear_a trial_n be_v to_o be_v make_v of_o their_o affection_n but_o then_o the_o bless_a god_n draw_v near_a to_o we_o and_o afford_v relief_n and_o comfort_n 2._o our_o love_n must_v be_v pure_a see_v 22._o you_o have_v purify_v your_o soul_n in_o obey_v the_o truth_n through_o the_o spirit_n unto_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o the_o brethren_n see_v that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o with_o a_o pure_a heart_n fervent_o the_o purity_n of_o love_n either_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o or_o the_o exercise_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o the_o cause_n of_o pure_a love_n be_v the_o divine_a command_n and_o the_o divine_a pattern_n set_v before_o we_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o man_n be_v a_o lead_a rule_n to_o we_o he_o love_v they_o according_a to_o the_o resemblance_n of_o his_o imitable_a perfection_n in_o they_o and_o consequent_o the_o more_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a the_o more_o righteous_a and_o gracious_a man_n be_v the_o more_o they_o shall_v be_v endear_v to_o our_o affection_n this_o be_v to_o love_n god_n in_o they_o and_o according_a to_o their_o true_a lovelyness_n this_o be_v to_o love_v they_o by_o the_o impression_n of_o that_o love_n wherewith_o god_n love_v himself_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o they_o that_o do_v his_o father_n will_n be_v his_o brother_n sister_n and_o mother_n there_o be_v a_o impure_a love_n that_o proceed_v from_o the_o similitude_n of_o vicious_a affection_n and_o be_v entertain_v by_o sinful_a society_n that_o be_v fatal_o contagious_a the_o tempter_n most_o forcible_o allure_v when_o he_o be_v least_o suspect_v he_o conceal_v the_o serpent_n sting_v in_o the_o tongue_n of_o a_o friend_n the_o friendship_n of_o the_o world_n be_v contract_v and_o cement_v by_o sensual_a lust_n and_o the_o end_n of_o it_o will_v be_v the_o torment_a the_o corrupter_n and_o the_o corrupt_a together_o for_o ever_o the_o exercise_n and_o effect_n of_o pure_a love_n principal_o respect_v the_o soul_n the_o more_o excellent_a and_o immortal_a part_n of_o our_o friend_n we_o be_v command_v to_o exhort_v one_o another_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n and_o to_o provoke_v one_o another_o to_o love_n and_o good_a work_n exhortation_n include_v instruction_n and_o admonition_n the_o give_a counsel_n how_o to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n and_o secure_v the_o salvation_n of_o the_o soul_n how_o to_o prevent_v sin_n or_o to_o cure_v it_o by_o the_o conviction_n of_o conscience_n when_o ignorant_a of_o its_o duty_n by_o the_o excitation_n of_o the_o affection_n when_o cold_a and_o sluggish_a and_o direction_n to_o order_v the_o conversation_n aright_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v inseparable_a from_o pure_a and_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o the_o neglect_n of_o it_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o deadly_a hatred_n thou_o shall_v not_o hate_v thy_o brother_n in_o thy_o heart_n nor_o suffer_v sin_n to_o lie_v upon_o he_o 17._o if_o you_o discover_v any_o prognostic_n or_o symptom_n of_o a_o disease_n grow_v in_o a_o friend_n that_o threaten_v his_o life_n what_o a_o cruel_a neglect_n be_v it_o not_o to_o advise_v and_o urge_v he_o to_o apply_v the_o best_a mean_n for_o his_o preservation_n much_o more_o be_v we_o oblige_v to_o rectify_v the_o error_n in_o judgement_n and_o miscarriage_n in_o conversation_n which_o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o especial_o since_o spiritual_a